Network for HOPE - Wine Tasting Mixer for Charity
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 6:30pm
@ the skydeck of the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
You're invited to our inaugural event, a Wine Tasting Mixer for Charity, March 11, 2008, on the Skydeck at Shade Hotel.

This is a great opportunity to come enjoy a great atmosphere, meet new people, drink plenty of wine and do it all in support of a truly heart-warming and loving local charity, Walk with Sally.

All proceeds from the event benefit the non-profit organization, Walk with Sally. Walk with Sally provides mentoring and support to school-age kids whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer or who unfortunately have passed away from this dreaded disease. The work they do is incredibly inspiring. www.walkwithsally.org

For more information and to purchase discounted pre-sale tickets online, please visit www.NetworkforHope.org

The Junior League of San Diego's "Island DiVine 2008"
Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm
@ Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA 92037
The island of Capri lies just off the coast of Naples, Italy. But for one day, the elegance of this European getaway will be brought to La Jolla as we celebrate Island Divine 2008! Returning to the picturesque La Jolla cove for the 8th annual Island DiVine, join the Junior League of San Diego with your friends and family for an exciting afternoon of tasting and fundraising for our community projects.

General admission tickets are available for $75, and VIP tickets are available for $125 at www.islanddivine.com.

More information & tickets: www.islanddivine.com

Vh1 Big Shopping Day to Benefit Vh1 Save The Music
Saturday, April 26, 2008
@ Boulevard3, 6523 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA
For the price of admission, this one-day-only shopping extravaganza lends itself to the preview and sale of designer items at discounted prices, along with activities, hosted bar, raffles and entertainment for the entire family.

VIP Backstage Pass 10am - 4pm: $75 in advance or $100 at the door
Shop Like A Rock Star 1pm - 4pm: $40 in advance or $50 at the door

'Afternoon Amidst the Oaks' benefiting the Cal Poly Viticulture Program
Saturday, April 30, 2008 - 3:00pm
@ Santa Margarita Ranch
The event will feature selections from 50 California wineries accompanied by food from Central Coast restaurants, as well as Cal Poly cheeses and chocolates. The annual event is planned, organized and run by student members of Cal Poly's Vines to Wines Club. Tickets are $50 per person general admission or $30 for Cal Poly students, faculty and staff. (All attendees must be 21.)

To purchase tickets, send a check made out to Vines to Wines Club, c/o Molly Strobel, CP Vines to Wines, P.O. Box 389, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406.

Bin 38 Fundraising Event
Monday, February 25, 2008 - 3:00pm - midnight
@ Bin 38, 3232 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Bin 38's monthly fundraising evening focuses on Hope Wine. The company will be tasting and selling their wines all night and 15% of all sales benefit their awesome cause. Come taste, toast and raise a bunch of money!

More information: www.bin38.com

San Diego Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, February 23, 2008
@ TBA
More details coming soon...

Pinnacle Artists Wine and Art Benefit the Orange County Alliance for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Orange County
Friday, February 22, 2008
@ Legend Cellars, 1692 Browning Suite B, Irvine, CA 92606
Please join us at Legend Cellars where we will be hosting an auction of fine art to raise money for our local community. Meet Jennifer Main, the hottest artist in Las Vegas, and enjoy her lastest works. Other creations by renowned artists, Louis Cantillo, Mike Sullivan and Paul Tapia, will be available. Great wine, delicious food and festive music will make it an evening to remember.

"Passage Into Self" Mixed Media Solo Exhibition by Ria Ray
Friday, February 22, 2008 - Artist Reception 6:30pm to 9:30pm
@ The Spin Gallery, 1410 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
A portion of the proceeds to benefit Maiden Flight. ABOUT RIA RAY - Focusing her spiritual clarity onto canvas, Ray's body of work is both meditative and cathartic with paintings that remind one of the spiritual experience of Rothko and the mystical whimsy of Marcel Duchamp. She presently resides in Santa Monica with her husband and son where she also practices her work in spiritual teaching.

More information: www.riaray.com

Tantalum Bali Surf Sanctuary benefiting SurfAid International
Thursday February 21, 2008 5:00pm - 8:00pm
@ Tantalum Restaurant, 6272 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Tantalum Restaurant and SurfAid International will celebrate the beauty of Bali at the Tantalum Bali Surf Sanctuary! Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment & an astounding auction!

Game Day at The Playboy Mansion
Sunday, February 3, 2008 - 2:30pm - 11:00pm
@ The Playboy Mansion, Los Angeles, CA
Revel with playmates, professional athletes, and other sports aficionados. Hosted by model & actress Brande Roderick, featuring over 20 playmates, live musical performances, performance art, great food & so much more.

For ticket information, call (310) 444-0100.