Salk Institute’s gala raises $1.1M for research, education programs
The evening concert showcased the multifaceted talents of Leslie Odom, Jr., which won him both the 2016 Tony Award for Lead Actor in a Musical for his role as Aaron Burr in “Hamilton,” as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album as a principal soloist for “Hamilton’s Original Broadway Cast Recording.”
All proceeds support the Salk Institute’s wide-ranging scientific inquiries that have yielded more than 50 years of life-changing discoveries. The nonprofit institute’s internationally renowned and award-winning scientists directly influence areas as diverse as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, aging, diabetes, ALS, schizophrenia, autism, spinal cord injuries, crop yields and world hunger. Proceeds also support Salk’s award-winning educational outreach programs that have helped generations of students discover their passion for research and explore careers in science.
La Jolla Garden Club celebrates 50 years The La Jolla Garden Club will be kicking off its 50th year as the first active nonprofit Garden Club in La Jolla. A small group of women founded the club in 1968.
The Garden Club meets at the La Jolla Woman’s Club at 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, September through April. The next meeting will be held on Sept. 18. Noel Tribbey, AIFD, a talented and well-known floral designer who has been in business for 30 years, will present a program titled: “Good, Better, Best.” After a brief business meeting, members will enjoy coffee, homemade treats and social time with their garden friends.
Visitors who are interested in joining the club are welcome.
Since its founding in 1968, the La Jolla Garden Club has offered monthly meetings with speakers who present programs on a variety of horticultural topics, including low-water gardening, floral arranging, and landscaping. Each week, the club provides floral displays at the entrance to the La Jolla Riford Library. It also maintains an inviting patio at the La Jolla Historical Society’s Wisteria Cottage. The club gives scholarships each year to horticulture students at three San Diego community colleges. “The La Jolla Garden Club offers opportunities for members to learn about better gardening and to share that knowledge,” said Mary Mitchell, president of the La Jolla Garden Club. “We are proud of our 50-year heritage of helping to beautify the community where we live.”
Throughout this year, the La Jolla Garden Club will continue to celebrate its 50-year milestone. Interested community members are welcome to join the club in these activities and can find out more at lajollagardenclub.org.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute open house
Discover the joys of continued learning at an open house on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9:30 a.m. on UC San Diego’s Extended Studies campus, 9600 North Torrey Pines Road. Presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, this membership program for adults more than 50 offers daytime lectures, seminars and guided tours by renowned university faculty and community leaders. Subjects include science, medicine, law, art and humanities, among others. To learn more, visit the UCSD program at olli.ucsd.edu, or call 858-534-3409.