
Del Mar Pines School recently highlighted students’ musical talents with its annual Spring Sing performance. This year’s theme, “Two for Tunes,” explored a wide array of music written through collaboration or sung as duets.

Congregation Beth Am’s Gesher preschool class held its 11th annual Zoozeum on May 8, with art, animals and cuteness on display. The youngsters spent the last four months on creating a “spectacular showcase” of animals, a project that enriched them culturally, scientifically, geographically and brought families together as the young students worked with their parents to create their giant paper mache lion, giraffe or zebra.

Solana Highlands Elementary School recently held a Kindergarten Science Night to display the creative work done by students.

The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation’s annual gala benefit “Shoot for the Stars” was held May 11 at the San Diego Space Air and Space Museum. The event included gourmet appetizers, signature cocktails, a silent and live auction, dancing, dessert, and exclusive access to the museum including use of the simulators.

Solana Highlands Elementary celebrated cultural diversity with a Family Heritage Potluck on May 3. The festive event featured a costume contest and parade, performances, activity booths and, of course, a potluck dinner.

The Del Mar Heights School PTA held its “Living in Paradise” Home Tour and Sunset Cocktail Party on May 4. This year’s Home Tour featured six exquisite homes designed by prominent local architects Brian Church, Dean Meredith, Jennifer Boyln, Doug Austin and Ione Stiegler. Local artist Betsy Schulz also invited participants to explore her tranquil backyard and art studio. Be prepared to be amazed! The Home Tour was followed by the Sunset Cocktail Party at the Del Mar Plaza Ocean View Terrace. All of the proceeds from this event go directly to support and enhance the learning of the children at Del Mar Heights.

The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce held a Sundowner on May 1 at the new Culture Brewing Co. (http://www.culturebrewingco.com/) on Cedros. Guests had the opportunity to sample a variety of delicious beers.

Solana Beach School District parents and supporters gathered for the Solana Beach Ball on May 4 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. The event, which featured silent and live auctions and dancing, raises funds for the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to raising funds for programs that enrich the education of the students in Solana Beach School District. For more information, visit http://www.sbfl.org/

Del Mar Hills Academy’s “Date and Daughter Dance” was held May 5 at the Del Mar Marriott. Del Mar Hills girls were invited to bring a “date” (dad, mom, grandma, uncle) to the event. The evening included dancing, dinner, a raffle and more.

Solana Pacific Elementary School held “A Taste For Learning” May 3 at Morrison Foerster law firm in Carmel Valley. The Solana Beach Foundation for Learning fundraising event supports art, science, technology and P.E. at Solana Pacific School.