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A chef-led dining experience honoring culture, craft, and community through food, art, and shared purpose. An intentional evening of chef-led coursed dining, live culinary execution, curated art, and conversation—curated by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry. Date + Time: Friday, June 19, 2026 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: TERI Campus of Life, San Marcos You’re invited to The Freedom Table, an elevated Juneteenth experience where culture, cuisine, and purpose converge. The evening begins with a 4 p.m. cocktail hour in Old Oak Grove, set among curated art and conversation. Guests will move between two intimate indoor gallery spaces just off the deck before transitioning to Brickyard Terrace for an outdoor, chef-led dinner shaped by a collective of high-level chefs, each bringing refined technique, distinct perspective, and seasonal ingredients to the table. This is not a casual dinner. It’s precision, craft, and intention on every plate. Live music returns to Old Oak Grove as the evening unfolds, alongside immersive art and a thoughtfully curated room of guests who value culture, community, and impact. Hosted by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry, The Freedom Table supports Achievement in Motion, extending the impact well beyond the table. TERI Campus of Life on Facebook / Instagram

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center invites the community to its annual Seedling Soirée, an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, community connection, and garden-grown inspiration. Set in Olivewood’s vibrant spring garden, this signature fundraising event will be held on May 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will bring together local chefs, mixologists, brewers, and winemakers as the community gathers to celebrate Olivewood’s transformative work in nutrition education, environmental stewardship, and health equity, while raising vital support to further grow and make an impact. Olivewood invites guests to indulge in a farm-to-table 'forage & feast' experience curated by esteemed chefs, Kitchenistas, brewers, distillers, and vintners from across San Diego County. Against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens, guests will savor one-of-a-kind appetizer bites crafted from locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The evening will include garden-inspired cocktails and food, live music, and the opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the Seedling Soirée will bolster Olivewood’s mission-driven programs to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy and intergenerational leadership. The 2026 Seedling Soiree chefs and purveyors include: Adrian Villareal - Tahona Andy Weiss - The Smoking Gun Aureny Aranda - Au Gourmet Cindy Quiñonez - Parada Del Mar Christina Ng - The Berry Good Food Foundation Flor Franco - Indulge Catering and Casa de Flor Kevin Templeton - barleymash, Spill the Beans, The Smoking Gun Olivewood Kitchenistas Olivewood Garden to Kitchen Interns Sandra Orozco - Rancho Con Sabor Logan Mitchell - Colins & Coupe Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz - bica Jiomar Diaz - Paella Chef Robin Ross - Cupcakes Squared Belching Beaver BOOCHCRAFT Hasta Mañana Cantina Rejon Tequila Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Valentina Vineyards Tickets for the 2026 Seedling Soirée are $250 per person, with a sliding scale offered to ensure accessibility for all members of the community. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Tickets can be purchased at https://olivewoodgardens.org/seedling-soiree/. For information about sponsorships, please contact Jennifer Walker at jwalker@olivewoodgardens.org. ### About Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is a nonprofit organization in National City, California, dedicated to impacting and inspiring communities through food, health, and environmental education. Since 2010, Olivewood has provided hands-on garden and nutrition programs that inspire youth and families to make healthful and sustainable choices. Learn more at www.olivewoodgardens.org.   Olivewood Gardens on Instagram and Facebook