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Mama's Day Fundraiser

It's the 21st annual Mama’s Day fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine.

The event, which is expecting more than 700 guests, is benefiting Mama’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization to cook and deliver hot, nutrition-specific meals free of charge to men, women and children affected by AIDS or cancer throughout San Diego County.

The VIP Reception, which will featureand Ian Ward, mixologist, from Snake Oil, will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m.. VIP guests will be treated to an exclusive food and cocktail presentation at the VIP poolside Cabana Lounge and can mix and mingle with Zien and Ward. There will be a hosted bar with premium wine, beer and refreshments for guests throughout the evening.

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The night will be accompanied by music, a silent auction and an opportunity drawing.

Mama’s Day 2012 is presented by Nordstrom and hosted by Sycuan Casino.

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General admission tickets for this event are $125 per person in advance or $150 at the door. A limited number of premium VIP tickets are available at $250 per person, which includes early access at 5:30 pm to the exclusive VIP reception just before the doors open to general admission attendees at 6:30 pm.

Tickets may be purchased by clicking the link below that says "Buy Tickets." You can call the number or email the address listed below for more information.

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