What We Love October 2025

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Par for a Purpose

Come October 20, every swing supports children fighting life-threatening illnesses through the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. This fun-filled scramble style tournament at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club features games, prizes, on-course vendors, dinner, and live auction. Registration begins at 9 am and the shotgun start is at 11 am.

www.mitchellthorp.org

Resilience & Renewal

JFS’s inaugural Joan Jacobs Signature Brunch celebrates resilience and community with Emmy-winning actress Julianna Margulies. Join meaningful conversations about strength, empowerment, and moving forward with purpose. This fun event will be held by communications strategist Laura Fink at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine on October 26.

www.jfssd.org

San Diego Opera Season Kicks Off

San Diego Opera presents three spectacular productions featuring world-class artists and stunning productions as part of its next season: October 31-November 2, 2025, February 13-15, 2026, and March 27-29, 2026. Experience unforgettable operatic performances at San Diego’s premier venues. Secure your season tickets today for an extraordinary cultural journey.

www.sdopera.org

Family Resource Fair

San Diego Regional Center’s 3rd Annual Family Resource Fair connects families with disability services and community partners. Free lunch and parking is available for the first 800 attendees. Open house will take place from 9 am-3:30 pm at the San Diego Convention Center.

www.sdrc.org

Danitza Villanueva
Danitza Villanueva
Danitza Villanueva was born in San Diego but spent her youth with her family in Tijuana and grew up on both sides of the border. She has transferred her unique insight of cross-border culture, trends and philanthropy to her business and community interests. Danitza is the first woman from her family to graduate from college. She has two degrees, one from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Fashion Marketing, and a second from San Diego Christian College in Communications. After starting GB Magazine with Esteban Villanueva in 2007, she has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for her support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. Currently she resides in East County in San Diego where she and her husband Esteban run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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