Sandy Levine, Judy Adler, Najarrea Bell (speaker), Alexandra Lezcano
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Jaime and Sam Brown, Elena Miralles, Isabel Miralles, Diego Miralles
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Debbie Llewellyn, Andrea da Rosa, Joe Horiye and Vicki Gee Horiye, Marly and Joe da Rosa
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Peter and Andrea Harnish, Patty Moises, Laura Kelleher
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Michelle Gilbert, Brenda Peterson, Katie Straus, Carline Fonseca, Vanessa Jordan, Bridget Mastrobattista
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Mayo and Jeffrey Strauss (host), with “Bingles”
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Steve Nielander, Dominique Alessio, Casey Brown, Raymond Simas
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Bob and Ranelle Kain, Donna and Jack Galloway
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Arlene Lieberman, Cherie Enge, Therese Caballes, Haley Bergam, Leslie Levinson
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Ed and Sue Earl, Joyce Glazer, Alexia and Paul Anas
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Vanessa Jordan, Brenda Peterson, Bridget Mastrobattista, Michelle Gilbert
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Joel and Susan Buxbaum, Laura Applegate, Art and Michelle Candland
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Austin Cosler provided musical entertainment throughout the event
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The second course: Korean marinated skirt steak, miso black cod, fried rice, and ginger snow peas
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Dinner’s spectacular first course, served “family style”: lobster, shrimp, scallops, crab claws, lump crab, ahi, salmon, oysters, mussels, clams, sea bass, and kimchee
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Sandy Levine, Judy Adler, Najarrea Bell (speaker), Alexandra Lezcano
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Walden Family Services hosted its signature annual fundraising event Wine D’Vine 2026 on Oct. 1, bringing together approximately 70 community leaders, philanthropists, and friends of Walden for a magical night of fine wine, extraordinary cuisine, and heartfelt purpose, all in support of youth in foster care across Southern California. Guests helped raise $158,000 in support of Walden’s mission, an achievement made even more meaningful as the organization marks 50 years of standing beside youth and families across Southern California, a news release stated.
The event was held at the Solana Beach home of renowned chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, who personally curated the evening’s exceptional culinary pairings.
As this year’s Wine D’Vine honorees, Julie and Dale Yahnke, longtime champions of the San Diego community, were recognized for their extraordinary generosity and lasting impact on the lives of children, youth, and families. They received the Fostering Care Legacy Award at the event, the news release stated.
“Walden Family Services is committed to ensuring every young person who has experienced foster care has the support they need to thrive,” said Teresa Stivers, CEO, Walden Family Services, in the news release. “This year is particularly special as we celebrate our 50-year milestone of supporting youth and changing lives, and to honor champions like Julie and Dale Yahnke, whose generosity has helped make that work possible.”
For more information about Walden Family Services, visit waldenfamily.org.