Upcoming Events
Barbara may not be able to attend all of these excellent, worthwhile events but she wants to share them with you.
Note: On March 30, 2023 Barbara joined Will Knox on his Mr. Restaurant radio show and podcast. It aired on several on-air radio stations, including Somerset, England. You can listen to it here at Apple podcasts or watch on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=eSumJ14mL84.
International Medical Corps Annual Awards Celebration
The International Medical Corps invites you to the 2026 Annual Awards Celebration, marking 42 years of International Medical Corps’ lifesaving work and the many people and partners who have made this possible.
International Medical Corps is a preeminent first responder, providing emergency relief to those struck by conflict, disaster and disease — no matter where they are and no matter what the conditions — working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance.
Once the emergency or relief effort passes, IMC shifts to long-term medical support and training with resources and training to help local staff.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
6:00 p.m. Reception (Pacific)
7:00 p.m Dinner & Program
The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA
For tickets or to learn about sponsorships, visit InternationalMedicalCorps.org/annual-awards-2026
Cedars-Sinai Women’s Guild — Stardust Ball
Honoring…
Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart
with the
Hollywood Icon Award
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program
The Beverly Wilshire
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tickets start at $1,000 with the Individual Ticket.
To learn more and buy tickets, visit WomensGuildCS.org/event-details/womens-guild-2026-gala.
For more information call Grant Associates at 323-904-4400
Citymeals on Wheels — 39th Annual Power Lunch
Power Lunch, Citymeals on Wheels’ signature fundraising lunch, brings together philanthropic New Yorkers to celebrate community, connection, and compassion in the fight against elder hunger. It’s a luncheon to also honor the people and partnerships that help ensure no homebound older New Yorker goes without nourishing meals and vital human connection.
There are nearly 1.8 million New Yorkers over the age of 60 today. Increasingly, they are women, immigrants and people living alone with limited social support and trying to manage at the poverty line. Among older adults, food insecurity has emerged as a crisis.
2026 Honorees
Dame Natalie Massenet — Co-Founder, Imaginary Ventures
Al Roker — Weather and Feature Anchor, NBC’s TODAY Show, Co-Host of 3rd Hour TODAY
Jessica Tisch — Police Commissioner of the City of New York
EMCEE: Deborah Roberts
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Reception – 11:30 a.m. – noon
Lunch – noon – 2:00 p.m.
The Plaza
768 5th Avenue
New York City, NY 10019
For more info, to purchase tickets, or to make a donation without attending, visit donate.citymeals.org/page/101103/event/1.
Questions? please email events@citymeals.org.
100% of your donation will be used for the preparation and delivery of meals, thanks to our partnership with the City of New York, Citymeals board members and certain designated grants for administrative expenses.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Spago Beverly Hills
This Thanksgiving, let Spago Beverly Hills set the table.
Savor a four-course family-style feast of roasted turkey breast, stuffed turkey leg, and all the traditional accompaniments, followed by a sweet finale of pie, pastry, or gelato at Chef Della’s Pie Shop, all to the sound of live music.
$245 per adult and $145 per child (10 and under), exclusive of tax, gratuity, and beverages.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Seating every 15 minutes from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
Reservations can be made here at sevenrooms.com.
Stand With Us — Festival of Lights Annual Gala 2026
Stand With Us is a global leader in Israel education and antisemitism advocacy, blending innovation, dedication, and transparency to make a lasting difference supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism around the world.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Israel Emergency Alliance dba StandWithUs operates programs on six continents, with chapters and offices across the U.S. and in Israel, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, the Netherlands, Australia, and South Africa.
StandWithUs is an international and non-partisan Israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation and fights antisemitism utilizing interdepartmental resources and legal professionals to defend the civil and human rights of those who align with our mission of supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism.
When lies and hate become deadly, education has the power to save lives. How will you educate yourself and the people around you?
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Bret Stephens
VOICE OF COURAGE HONOREE:: Debra Messing
EMCEE AND COMEDY: Elon Gold
HONORING: Leo David & David Wiener — Two heroes, each representing years of dedication to Israel and the Jewish people. Happy birthday to our two centenarians!
Sunday, December 13, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Auction
5:45 p.m. – Program & Dinner
Los Angeles, CA
Experience the full event with a hosted reception and dinner. Whether joining us with a general admission ticket ($750) or as a sponsor with access to partial or full tables, your support helps power this mission.
To learn more about Stand With Us, please visit StandWithUs.com.
For Gala info and to purchase tickets visit StandWithUs.com/events/festival-of-lights-gala-2026/
Stand With Us funding comes from private individuals, foundations, and organizational partners. We never accept funding from any foreign government. For over a decade, StandWithUs has consistently earned the highest possible ratings from Charity Navigator and GuideStar for transparency and financial stewardship, placing us among the top 3% of over 1 million U.S. charities. It is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S. and a Section 46 charity in Israel. StandWithUs is politically unaffiliated in every country it works in and does not advocate specific Israeli policies. Its work is rooted in respect for Israel’s democratically elected government, regardless of which parties are in power. It’s mission is to fight antisemitism, educate about Israel, empower others to inform their communities, and foster reasonable, informed discussions on campuses and in communities worldwide about Israel’s history, policies, and humanitarian work.
Christmas Eve at Spago in Beverly Hills!
Spago celebrsates Christmas Eve this year and invites you to bring your family in to celebrate.
Revellers will enjoy a 3-course prix fixe menu with choices including an amuse bouche and festive bread service.
You will get to enjoy a beautiful winter wonderland interior, and music from a live band, Ashley and The Carnations.
$265 per person, $165 for kids 10 and under (excluding beverage, tax & gratuity)
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Seating every 15 minutes from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
Reservations can be made on this page at SevenRooms.com.