AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON FOUNDATION / Discovery Gala 2023
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Presents: Discovery Gala 2023 ~ DC Superheroes
August 26th 2023 - 5:30pm
The Discovery Gala 2023 will transform the Discovery Center into the many superhero headquarters featuring the Hall of Justice, the Bat Cave, and more. Enjoy cocktails and light appetizers before the program begins which includes a live auction, AHLF’s current programs, and fund-a-need, featuring our emcee and auctioneer the Iron Man DJ. End the night dancing to Atomic Groove.
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Dress code: Black Tie Optional/Cocktail Dress Encouraged, Character-Themed Dress Appropriate, block heels or flats (stilettos NOT recommended). This event is outdoors.
Donations from this event will go towards shading our back patio and pollinator garden for our environmental educational lessons, purchasing waterproof outdoor classrooms, refurbishing our animal habitats, bringing students to After School Enrichment from low socioeconomic/disadvantaged areas at no cost to them, and hiring a Director of Trails and Conservation.
Musical Guest: Atomic Groove​
Emcee and Auctioneer: Iron Man DJ​
Dinner: Vigilucci's Restaurant Group
TICKET PRICES
Individual Ticket: $220
Individual Ticket - All Inclusive Superhero Package: $250
Table of 8: $1,700
Table of 8 - All Inclusive Superhero Package: $1,850
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Are you a Steward level member or above?
Email erin.hardin@aguahedionda.org for a special code to receive Early Bird Pricing
Become a STEWARD LEVEL MEMBER before attending the Gala to get one complimentary ticket into a very special Member-Only Opportunity Drawing.
Member-Only Opportunity Drawing winner will receive:
- A two night stay at the Carlsbad Inn
Additional tickets can be purchased by members at the Gala
$5 - 1 ticket
$20- 5 tickets
$100- 30 tickets
Honoring Tim Stripe ~ Guardian of Agua Hedionda
It is Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s immense pleasure to honor Tim Stripe as our Agua Hedionda Man at Discovery Gala 2023 ~ DC Superheroes. Tim’s generous contribution of time and labor, determination to get projects done and deep call to serve our community has allowed the Discovery Center to grow and develop in ways that simply would not have been accomplished without his selfless and untiring contributions. We thank Tim for his loyal and constant friendship, generosity of spirit and material, and delivering for us time after time, over the many years of our working together. Every area of the Discovery Center and its education nodes have benefited from Tim’s hand and stand as a testament of his commitment to our community and our mission. We hope you will join us in celebration of honoring his guardianship of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
​Superhero Headquarters: Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
Entertainment: Youth's Friends Association
Party Favor Gift: Stifel Carlsbad- Gary Endres
Valet: BMW
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Photo Booth: The Barter Family Foundation
Bid Paddle: Tooley Interests
Food Warmers: Carlton & Sandy Lund
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Kids Gala Event Sponsor: NRG
Kids Gala Event Hero Sponsor: Hal & Kathie Tilbury
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Superhero Food & Beverage Partners
Best Day Brewing
Board & Brew Coastal Carlsbad
Broad Street Dough Co.
Chick-fil-A Quarry Creek
Flippin Pizza- Vista
Mexico City Cuisine
Milton's Pizza
Pegasus Estate Winery
Rubio's Coastal Grill Carlsbad
Shake Shack Carlsbad
Sunset Bay Candy
Venom Vodka
Thank You To Our Silent/Live Auction Donors!
2501 Cucina
264 Fresco
Addidas Golf
Alaska Airlines
Alila Marea Beach Resort
Aloha Collections
American Heroes & Brew
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
Apple - Forum Carlsbad
Aqua Pros Swim School
Aquarium of the Pacific
Aranelle
Back 40 dogs
Bark Box
Barrel Republic
Beach City Smoothies
Bits and Bites
Black Rock Coffee Bar
Bluewater Grill
Broadway of San Diego
Bronca
California Surf Museum
Camp Bow wow
Campfire
Cancun cards
Candle Bar
Carlsbad Food Tours
Carlsbad Golf Center
Carlsbad Police Dept
Carlsbad Village Fairies
Carlsbad e-bikes & more
Carruth Cellars
Casa De Bandini
Chick-fil-A Quarry Creek
Chipotle
Choice Juicery
Clay n Latte
Clevermade
Cobra Puma Golf
Connor Lillie-Liberto
Culture Brewing Co
Cutwater Spirits
Cygnet Theatre
Daily News Cafe
Darling Design Picnic Co.
Death by Tequila
Debby & Jeffrey Weiner
Denise & Chuck Pateros
Derby United - Outdoor Roller Rink
Develop your Team
Diana Aaron
Disneyland
Emerald Isle Golf Course
Escape to VR
Escape to VR
Family Membership to Museum Of Making Music
Fleet Science Center
G.M.S. Woodworking
Game changing counselling Services
Gaslamp Murder mystery Scavenger hunt
Gear Hugger
Greg & Barbi Nelson
Gregorio's
Hansen's Surfboards
Harrah's Resort Southern California
Haunted SD Tour
Hennessey's Tavern
Holland America Cruise
Hollywood Wax Museum - Hollywood
HomeState- Oceanside
Hooked on Painting
Hurricane Harbor LA
Iconic Skin & Lashes
In and Out Burger
JLAB
Jeni's Ice cream
Keep Nature Wild
Kendra Scott
Knockaround LLC
Knott's Berry Farm
Kyocera
Urban Plates
Venom Vodka
View Point Brewing
Village Kabob
Vista Valley Country Club
WNDR San Diego
Wahoo's
Wheel Fun Rentals
Whitlock Surf Experience
Wilson Creek Winery
YK Esthetics Facial Package of 3
Yoga Six
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Lamp Post Pizza
Lash Nap
Legoland
Leslie Richter
Let's Roam
Leucadia Cyclery
Levi's
Living Coast Discovery Center
Lola's 7 Up Market & Deli
Lot Wash
Malibu Wine Hikes and tours
Mayweather Boxing and Fitness
Menchies
Mesa Rim North City
Mexico City Cuisine
Moonlight Theatre
Murder n Mayhem
My Yard Live
Nekter Juice Bar
New Village Arts
Norte Mexican Food & Cocktails
North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids - La Costa
Oceanside Theatre company
Oceanside museum of Art
Omni La Costa Resort
Orfila Winery
Park 101
Parks Project
Patagonia
Perfect Nails
Polished Images
Ramona Ranch Vineyard & Winery
Restaurant at the Crossings
Ro Sham Bo Eyewear
Ruby's Diner
Rye's and Grind
SD Padres Tickets and Swag
SD Sockers Season tickets and Swag
SD Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Samantha Richter
San Diego Air and Space Museum
San Diego Gymnastics - La Costa
San Diego botanic garden
Sand Cloud
Senor Grubby's
Serenity Skin & Body Care
Shake Shack
Sibylla Voll
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Sky Sailing Inc
Smart and Final
Soapy Joe's
Solatube International Inc
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
Strawberry Shack
Studio MB Pottery
Suzie & Andrew Concors
Swami's Café
T.J Crossman's Auto Repair
Tamarack Beach Resort
The Brick Hotel
The Bro Basket
The Comics Stronghold
The Crossings
The Draft Restaurant and Sports Bar
The Gulls
The San Diego Museum of Art
The Star Theatre
Total wine & more
Town and County
Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's
USS Midway
Help Us Transform The Discovery Center By Donating:
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Cardstock: bright white, heavyweight, high gloss
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Comic books you don't mind getting rid of
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Superhero posters
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Superhero room decor (pictures, cutouts)
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Superhero action figures
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Superhero display accessories (ex: Thor's hammer, Iron Man's glove)
Please drop them off at the front docent desk anytime Monday-Saturday 9am to 4pm or Sunday 12pm to 4pm. (Please check website for closures)
Questions about donations? Email Erin.Hardin@aguahedionda.org
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