Giving Back Magazine March 2019 | Page 52

Gala HAVANA NIGHTS T he Havana Nights themed 2nd Annual “Giving Hearts” Dinner & Dance featured inspired food, dancing, and entertainment including a performance by Omo Aché, a prestigious Cuban heritage organization. The Country Friends’ gala honored non-profits that have given back to San Diegans throughout the past year. As a non-profit themselves, The Country Friends’ mission is to provide funding to local charities. Esther Rodriguez with Hudson and Mary Drake Hayate Danly, Lauren Reynolds, Nina Jimenez Liesl Bernard and Gregory Avioli Zoltan and Annterese Toth with Kim and Tom Smart Jen Nelson and Tina Burns Emily and Brett Hassig 52 GBSAN.COM | MARCH 2019 Roger Joseph and Tamara Lafarga Joseph Erika and Kyle Fetter