After a year’s absence, San Diego Dancing with the Stars is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, at the La Jolla Hilton in the main ballroom, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event benefits the Family Justice Center and police officers fallen in the line of duty. Come join Sheriff Bill Gore, Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, Fire Chief Brian Fennessy, Jocko Marcellino (founding member of Sha Na Na), Jonathan Roberts, professional dancer from America’s “Dancing with the Stars” and Mary Murphy, the judge with the great laugh on “So You Think You Can Dance” and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” There will also be local celebrities and a sumptuous dinner and silent and live auctions. Mayor Kevin Falconer hopes to attend as well. Dancers will include: Lorie Zapf, 2nd District city councilmember
Wendy Walker, Emmy Award-winning producer and acclaimed author
Mary Lee Blaylock, senior vice president and general manager of BHHS California Properties
Steven Grey Romande, New York stage veteran and singer in leading roles and concerts (Dancing with Mary Murphy)
Claire Reiss, Rotarian, board member and ecumenical volunteer
Carlos Gutierrez, top Realtor, Challenged Athletes Association supporter and extreme cyclist for charitable causes
Marti Gellens-Stubbs, perennial award-winning Realtor, among the top in the nation
Mark Mathis, well-known Ch. 8 meteorologist and dance enthusiast
Marie Coronel, Ch. 10 News on-air reporter There will be exhibition dances from last year’s winner, Brandi Williams, Ch. 8 on-air news talent, and Maxine Gellens, nationwide award-winning Realtor who has gone on to win or place in several California dance contests. Besides the dancing show, Jocko Marcellino and his band will perform several numbers and get the audience dancing. There will be silent and live auctions with unusual and one-of-a-kind, uniquely special offerings and trips. Act fast, as half the tables are already sold. Ask about the opportunity to have one of the above- mentioned dignitaries at your table. The last event was sold out early. Go to www.SDDancingWithTheStars.com to sign up and choose a table. Email [email protected] should you have any questions ordering tables, or call (619) 289-9352.