The 3rd Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala honors distinguished alumni of the Irvine Unified School District while raising much needed funds for today's students. The evening will include a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, entertainment, live and silent auction, and award presentation. 2012 Honorees are Academy Award nominated screenwriter Annie Mumolo, Former MLB player and current Dodgers 3rd base Coach Tim Wallach, Pacific Symphony trumpeter Barry Perkins and MRI safety expert Ross Venook. Call 949-265-6405, or visit www.ipsf.net.