Events Recap - November 2015

November was a busy month for casual events all around San Diego. From the Toast to Hall of Fame Coach Lute Olson to the opening day of Bing Crosby Season at the famous Del Mar Racetrack, San Diegans had much to look forward to over the last six weeks. Check out our handy-dandy event recap for the casual November events, and don't forget to take a peek at our gallery down below. We have gorgeous event photos perfect for perusing at the bottom of the page, below the comments. Who knows? You might see a friend!

College Basketball Tip Off and Toast to Hall of Fame Coach Lute Olson in San Diego

Photos Courtesy of Media Magic

Carol Kasser, Jeannie Spies, Marianne Waldrop, Lori Smith, Margaret Davis, Joyce Schroeder, Marcia Corneman, Cynthia Pyle & LeAnn Sullivan 

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar was the site for the toast to former University of Arizona Coach Lute Olson. More than 200 attendees enjoyed the luncheon with proceeds going to Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs. University of San Diego Head Coach Lamont Smith and Dr. Cedric Dempsey, also from the University of Arizona, were on hand to celebrate. Coach Olson was presented with a Proclamation from the City of San Diego. There was a silent auction, words from event speaker Harvey Mason Jr. and a heartfelt appearance by Sadie and her assistance dog Solar with mother Nickie. More information head over to tenderlovingcanines.org

Opening Day of the Bing Crosby Season at the Del Mar Racetrack

Photos Courtesy of Susie Talman Photography, SusieTalman.com

When the temps were supposed to be cooling off in late October, Bing Crosby Opening Day was scorching up the Del Mar Racetrack! Led by the transformational fashion styling of creative director and fashion stylist Deena Von Yokes of Studio Savvy Salon, this was the second year in a row that Deena, along with co–producer Joe Cuviello of Cuviello Agency, in conjunction with the Del Mar Racetrack, promoted fashion and ran the Hollywood Fashion Contest. Deena conceived and orchestrated her talented team of hair stylists, make–up artists, designers and models to show some of the most stunning fashions Del Mar has ever seen. As the models were displaying to the crowds, the fashion contest was swinging with over 100 contestants.

Rancho Santa Fe’s Freedom to Live Golf Tournament

Photos Courtesy of Media Magic 

A record number of golf enthusiasts turned out for the Freedom to Live Golf Tournament at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The yearly fundraiser helps support those with spinal cord injuries and their families. Pro Golfer Tom Pernice Jr. and National Football League Hall of Fame inductee Andre Reed were amongst the participants. Executive Director Sian Welch says the event raises funds that allow people living with catastrophic injuries to live independently at home again. For more information, visit freedomtolive.org.

Little Italy FESTA in San Diego!

Photos Courtesy of Paul Nestor

Over 120,000 visitors and residents flocked to Little Italy, San Diego to celebrate its 21st annual FESTA! It was a massive cultural festival filled with authentic live Italian entertainment, Italian food, a stickball tournament, bocce ball tournament, a colorful flag procession and of course the festival’s favorite—Gesso Italiano (Italian Chalk) to celebrate one of the most iconic neighborhoods not only in San Diego, but in the country. The annual festival is a homecoming to celebrate everything the neighborhood has been able to achieve and highlights all the incredible things that make this community so special.