Toast to Borrego | 4th Annual Fundraiser
Support Women and Girls in Borrego Springs
Raise your glass for a good cause at the 4th Annual Toast to Borrego, happening Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 1:00 PM at the UCI Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center in Borrego Springs.
Enjoy an afternoon of fine wines, food, and music—all while supporting programs that empower women and girls in Borrego Springs.
Event Highlights
Six wines selected and introduced by Kimberly Jones Selections
Catering by Carlee’s – delicious food and appetizers
Live piano music by Steve Hunter
Mocktails for non-drinkers
One gift basket drawing ticket included
Free parking
Experiences and Auctions
Shop creative themed gift baskets and bid on one-of-a-kind local experiences, including:
Coffee Lovers
New Grandparents
Gourmet Foods
Wine Lovers
Tea Party
And more to come
Silent Auction Experiences:
Pizza party for six with Wade of the Borrego Art Institute
Olive oil tasting for five with Ingrid Tuxhorn of Borrego Olive Oil Co.
Bike ride with Sylvia Maas, Kristi Sisson, and Peanut
Paint Party for six with Cody from the Borrego Art Institute
Tickets
$75 Pre-sale until December 5
$100 General Admission
Get your tickets early—attendance is limited!Please mail checks to P.O. Box 504, Borrego Springs, CA 92004.
include a note on the check indicating that the donation is for Toast to Borrego.
Cancellation Policy: All ticket sales are final. Rain or shine event.
Details
📍 Location: UCI Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
401 Tilting T Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM (Pouring 1:00–3:30 PM)
👗 Note: Guests must be 21 or older. Children and pets cannot be accommodated (service animals welcome).
Join us as a sponsor of the Fourth Annual Toast to Borrego, benefiting the programs of Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs. Your support helps local women and girls pursue educational and economic empowerment through:
College and vocational scholarships for graduating Borrego Springs High School seniors
“Dream It, Be It” empowerment programs for girls in Borrego Springs elementary, middle, and high schools
“Live Your Dream” awards for women with dependents seeking to further their education
Please mail checks to P.O. Box 504, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Note: include a note on the check indicating that the donation is for Toast to Borrego.
Photos From The 2024 Event
Guests enjoyed a curated selection of wines by acclaimed Napa-based wine broker Kimberly Jones, including standout offerings like Operation Dragoon and No Brainer.
