GB Magazine San Diego March 2024 Edition!

CONTENTS
6 What We Love
March 2024
10 Realty
Navigating San Diego’s
2024 Real Estate Boom
12 Luncheon
Inspiring Change
Co-Publishers
16 Heroes
A New Mission For Veterans
18 Music
Resounding Joy
22 Museum
Marvelous Minds
24 Education
Southwestern College Alumni
26 Ribbon Cutting
SD Auto Museum Library
30 Community
College Friends Turned
Philanthropic Behemoths
32 Nostalgia
Ken Kramer’s About San Diego
34 Luncheon
Tea By The Sea
38 Reception
Donor Appreciation
42 Health
Alzheimer’s Association San
Diego & Imperial Chapters
TOKYO
44 Benefit
The Silver Tea
50 SWA Community
Chicano Federation
52 Celebration
SNAP San Diego
54 Community
Balboa Park: Navigating Progress
56 Entertainment
The Musical Odyssey Of
NRG Music & Productions
58 Recognition
San Diego Impact
76 Education
BLCI
78 Community
Women Give San Diego
82 Legacy
Women’s Museum Of California
86 Fundraiser
The Fleet Science Center’s Gala
Celebration
88 Escapadita
Japan
94 Calendar
March 2024
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62 Ribbon Cutting
San Diego Automotive Museum
64 Gala
World Of Wonders
70 Film
San Diego Latino Film Festival
72 Brunch
Women’s Philanthropy
74 Outreach
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95 Official Program
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