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The San Diego Automotive Museum and the San Diego Blood Bank are teaming up to save lives through their annual blood drive on March 9th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Last year's event resulted in the saving of 35 lives, a testament to the community's generosity and support. As a token of appreciation, all donors will receive a free family membership to the San Diego Automotive Museum, which guarantees free unlimited admission for one year for two adults and four children in the same household as well as two guest passes. While appointments are preferred for participation in this life-saving initiative, walk-ins are also welcome, subject to availability. The San Diego Blood Bank must collect more than 350 units of blood each day to meet the needs of local patients of all ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds throughout Southern California. These patients are struggling with life-threatening medical conditions including cancer and other blood disorders, severe burns, organ transplants, emergency surgery, trauma, childbirth complications and more. All blood types are needed. About the San Diego Automotive Museum: Since 1988, the mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. For more information, please visit sdautomuseum.org Individuals who are interested in donating blood at this blood drive are encouraged to create an appointment online at here. A photo ID will be required during check-in at the event. For more information on blood donation or to check eligibility please visit: sandiegobloodbank.org

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Mainly Mozart, renowned for orchestrating the celebrated annual Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 2024 fundraising gala, "Culinary Concerto," taking place March 22, 2024, at the exquisite Julep Venue. Local celebrity chef and “Master Chef” winner and judge Chef Claudia Sandoval is serving as the Culinary Director for this incredible event, and has curated a star-studded lineup that includes international celebrity chefs from the United States, Mexico, and as far as Switzerland, each renowned for their culinary prowess and innovative creations. Culinary Concerto will bring together 24 internationally acclaimed chefs preparing 24 unique menus tableside, with incredible pairings from 24 wineries from Paso Robles and Valle de Guadalupe. All in perfect harmony as music plays while guests enjoy one extraordinary night benefiting Mainly Mozart, the incomparable San Diego organization that, for the past 36 years, has united the San Diego community through the celebration of orchestral music, intimate concert experiences, and exceptional music education for aspiring young musicians. In addition to the exceptional culinary experience, the evening will feature a special musical performance by award winning songwriter, vocalist, violinist, and the Eurovision Song Contest winner, Alexander Rybak, marking his first-ever public performance in San Diego. The gala will be hosted by esteemed food writer, television host, and Food Network regular, Troy Johnson, who will serve as the Master of Ceremonies The "Culinary Concerto" Gala will raise funds in support of Mainly Mozart's impactful programs, including the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, the Mozart & The Mind series focusing on autism research, and the cross-border initiative, Mozart Binacional which has supported music education in Baja California for the past 25 years.