Experience The Greatest Place on Earth

Kurtin Family

Come one, come all! The Arc of San Diego is thrilled to hold its highly anticipated 2025 Gala, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Coasterra (880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101). This year’s gala, themed The Greatest Place on Earth, promises an evening full of enchantment, wonder, and a celebration of giving. The festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m., live entertainment, and dancing.

Linda Kurtin, a passionate philanthropist and longtime supporter of The Arc of San Diego, is leading the charge for this unforgettable evening. Live music by Wayne Foster Entertainment will set the stage for a memorable night, and our Master of Ceremonies is the charismatic KUSI News Meteorologist Mark Mathis. The event committee, including Amy Balelo, Esther Coit, Lily Fallah, Eric Hanson, Jolie Jackson-Martine, Cris Joseph, Roxi Link, and Joanne Mull, has put in tremendous effort to guarantee the success of this event.

This event is sponsored by wonderful businesses and local philanthropists. Jon and Linda Kurtin are our Under the Big Top Sponsors. Our Ringmaster Sponsors include Mark, Marilyn, & Jerry, U.S. Bank, and Alliant. Sycuan Tribal Government and Higgs Fletcher & Mack are our Amazing Acrobat Sponsors. Our Showstopper Sponsors include Dr. Howard & Barbara Milstein, Clelland & Company, C3 Risk & Insurance Services, Esther Williams-Demers, Mutual of America, Susan J. Fuller, Pamela Beckett Stahl, RespiTrack, Martha L. Brault, Bank of America, Barona Band of Mission Indians, Robert Beckett & Laurie Gibson, and Ed & Noreen Walton. Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Tickets are $300. Attendees are encouraged to dress in white tie optional, circus-inspired attire, adding to the evening's whimsical atmosphere. Complimentary valet parking will be provided. Please submit your RSVP by April 18, 2025.

Prepare to be mesmerized as we unleash the magic of The Greatest Place on Earth!

Please call (619) 685-1175 or email info@arc-sd.com with questions or to get more information.