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Las Patronas 76th Annual Jewel Ball: The South Seas
La Jolla, California – Las Patronas held its 76th Annual Jewel Ball at the beautiful La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club on August 20, 2022. Since 1946, guests have attended the Jewel Ball for an exceptionally fun evening of delicious cuisine, electrifying entertainment, and unforgettable design. The black-tie tradition is the culmination of a year-long fundraising effort. . . . . Read More…
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Las Patronas Presents the 75th Anniversary Jewel Ball: Diamonds are Forever
La Jolla, California – Las Patronas held its 75th Anniversary Jewel Ball at the beautiful La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club on August 8, 2021. Since 1946, guests have attended the Jewel Ball for an exceptionally fun evening of delectable cuisine, electrifying entertainment, and unforgettable design. Dressed to impress, Diamonds Are Forever guests were transported. . . . . Read More…
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“Diamonds Are Forever” Décor Revealed! Design for 75th Anniversary Jewel Ball Announcement of 2021 Major Beneficiaries
La Jolla, California – On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., members of Las Patronas unveiled the décor for this year’s in-person 75th Anniversary Jewel Ball, Diamonds Are Forever, at their annual Press Preview held at Piatti in La Jolla Shores. . . . .
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Las Patronas Embarks on its 75th Anniversary Year
La Jolla, California – Las Patronas today announced the addition of four new members. The beloved philanthropic organization also revealed the fundraising success of the 74th Jewel Ball, 20/20 Spectacular, and unveiled the theme, Diamonds Are Forever, for the 75th Anniversary Jewel Ball.. . . . .
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Las Patronas Presents the 73rd Annual Jewel Ball: Wonderland
La Jolla, California – Las Patronas held its 73rd Annual Jewel Ball at the beautiful La Jolla Beach &
Tennis Club on August 3, 2019. Since 1946 guests have attended the Jewel Ball for an exceptionally fun evening of fabulous cuisine, thrilling entertainment and exquisite design. Wonderland guests journeyed down the “rabbit hole” for an enchanted evening. . . . .
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“Wonderland” Décor Revealed! Design for 73rd Annual Jewel Ball Announcement of 2019 Major Beneficiaries
La Jolla, California – On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., members of Las Patronas unveiled the décor for this year’s Jewel Ball, Wonderland, at their annual Press Preview held at the La Jolla Community Center. Las Patronas members have been hard at work designing and creating an unforgettable evening that will be both elegant and whimsical. . . . .
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Las Patronas Provides Grant Funding for Eleven San Diego Organizations and Legacy Society Grant Recipient at Annual Beneficiary Luncheon
La Jolla, California – On January 23, 2019, Las Patronas presented 11 San Diego organizations with checks for more than $20,000 each at their annual Beneficiary Luncheon on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at The Marine Room in La Jolla. The grants were funded with proceeds from the 72nd Jewel Ball, Viva la Vida, which took place on August 4, 2018. . . .
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Las Patronas Hosts New Member Luncheon
La Jolla, California – On October 17, 2018, Las Patronas hosted its annual New Member Luncheon at the La Jolla Country Club. Approximately 150 active and advisory members gathered to welcome seven new members with a traditional introduction of each new member. The luncheon also celebrated . . .
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Las Patronas Presents the 72nd Annual Jewel Ball: Viva la Vida
La Jolla, California – On Saturday, August 4, 2018, Las Patronas celebrated the 72nd Annual Jewel Ball, Viva la Vida, at the beautiful La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. The nearly 725 guests were transported to the haciendas and centros of Mexico City and dazzled by the vibrancy, color, and spirit that embodies Mexican art.
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“Viva la Vida” Décor Revealed! Design for 72nd Annual Jewel Ball Transports Guests to the Art and Culture of Mexico City
La Jolla, California – On Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 10 a.m. members of Las Patronas unveiled the décor for this year’s Jewel Ball, Viva la Vida, at their annual Press Preview held at the La Jolla Community Center.
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Las Patronas Provides Grant Funding for Nine San Diego Organizations and Legacy Society Grant Recipient at Annual Beneficiary Reception
La Jolla, California – On January 17, 2018, Las Patronas presented nine San Diego organizations with checks for more than $20,000 each that were raised during the 71st Jewel Ball 2017 Taking Flight at their annual Beneficiary Reception on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at
the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Also, for the second year, Las Patronas provided funds for its Legacy Society Grant recipient.
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Green Gardens Nursery Hosts Holiday Shopping Event to Benefit Las Patronas
La Jolla, California – On November 27, 2017 Green Gardens Nursery will host an all-day Holiday Shopping Event from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 20 percent of sales donated to Las Patronas. Green Gardens will feature an array of holiday décor and greenery including Christmas trees which can be delivered to nearby residents upon request.
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Las Patronas Visits San Diego Blood Bank
San Diego, California – Six members of the philanthropic organization Las Patronas visited the San Diego Blood Bank on Friday, October 27 for a tour of the facility and of bloodmobiles that now house Trima machines that facilitate platelet donations at mobile drives. These Trima machines were purchased through a generous financial donation from Las Patronas.
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Las Patronas Hosts New Member Luncheon
La Jolla, California – On October 20, 2017 Las Patronas hosted its annual New Member Luncheon at the La Jolla Country Club. Approximated 150 active and advisory members gathered to welcome 12 new members with a traditional introduction of each new member and celebrate the success of the 71st Anniversary Jewel Ball Taking Flight with the announcement of the fundraising totals. The luncheon also launched the planning of the 72nd Jewel Ball with the unveiling of the theme, Viva La Vida.
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71st Jewel Ball Taking Flight
La Jolla, California – August 5, 2017This evening Las Patronas celebrated the 71st Annual Jewel Ball, Taking Flight, at the beautiful La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. The nearly 825 guests were transported to the golden age of air travel when travelers dressed for the occasion and flying was akin to a cocktail party on wings. The evening was an elegant affair combining mid-century posh with vintage glamour as guests toasted 71
years of support to the San Diego nonprofit community. . . . .
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71st Annual Jewel Ball, Taking Flight Design Revealed
La Jolla, California – On April 26, 2017, This morning Las Patronas unveiled the décor for the 71st Annual Jewel Ball, Taking Flight. Las Patronas members have been hard at work designing and creating décor elements to transport 2017 Jewel Ball guests to the golden age of air travel.
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Las Patronas Presents Proceeds to 10 Major Beneficiaries from Las Patronas Jewel Ball 2016, Shangri-La
La Jolla, California – On January 18, 2017, Las Patronas presented much needed grant dollars to ten San Diego nonprofits at its Beneficiary Luncheon held at The Marine Room in La Jolla, California. This annual luncheon is a celebration of the partnership Las Patronas shares with the San Diego nonprofit community.
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Las Patronas Announces 31 Grant Beneficiaries and the Legacy Society Grant Recipient
La Jolla, California – On December 1, 2016, Thirty-one local organizations have been selected to receive funds raised by Las Patronas from two different Jewel Balls: 10 major beneficiaries will receive funds that will be raised during the upcoming 71st Jewel Ball Taking Flight and 21 minor beneficiaries will receive funds raised during the 70th Jewel Ball Shangri-La. Also this year, Las Patronas introduces its first ever Legacy Society Grant Recipient, a minor beneficiary.
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Las Patronas Hosts New Member Luncheon
La Jolla, California – On October 21, 2016, Las Patronas hosted its annual New Member Luncheon at the La Jolla Country Club. Approximately 150 active and advisory members gathered to welcome 11 new members with a traditional introduction of each and to celebrate the success of the 70th Anniversary Jewel Ball Shangri-La with the announcement of the fundraising totals. The luncheon also launched the planning of the 71st Annual Jewel Ball with the unveiling of the theme, Taking Flight.