Teen Volunteers in Action-SD2 senior sendoff

Teen Volunteers in Action-SD2 chapter held its 2013 Senior Send-Off event May 5 at Ocean Air Elementary School.

Teen Volunteers in Action-SD2 chapter held its 2013 Senior Send-Off event May 5 at Ocean Air Elementary School.

Torrey Hills School families enjoyed a special campout, all-school handball tournament, and movie night on May 3.

Del Mar president of the Kavli Foundation met with President Obama twice recently

Owner of Aardvark Safaris Ltd. has visited Africa 40 to 50 times

More than 26 years ago, Del Mar residents rallied to begin the second-ever San Diego County farmers market to support local farms and compensate for the lack of a grocery store in the small coastal city.

The Del Mar Foundation, in partnership with the Friends of the Del Mar Library, presented a Fancy Nancy Parade Adventure with New York Times bestselling children’s illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser on April 28 at the Powerhouse Community Center. A VIP reception was held immediately following the parade at the Del Mar Plaza for all families who pre-purchased an autographed copy of the newest Fancy Nancy book, Fanciest Doll in the Universe. Visit www.delmarfoundation.org.

Parents, friends, and community members of Ocean Air Elementary School attended the 1st Annual Evening Extravaganza on April 26 at the Marriott Del Mar. The event, which was sponsored by the Ocean Air PTA, included music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, wine raffle, silent auction, and a special Shark Reef “Teacher Wish Wall.”

The St. James Academy Masquerade Gala was held April 27 at the Del Mar Country Club. The event, titled ”Masquerade Ball,” supports the many and varied programs for the students at St. James Academy.

The annual Torrey Pines High School Foundation Rummage Sale, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Carmel Valley, was held April 27. All proceeds benefit TPHS students. The event included a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the TPHS Foundation. North San Diego County Association of Realtors also provided a document shredding drop off in the front of the school.

A reception was held at the Rancho Valencia Resort to celebrate the release of TPHS alumnus Matt Wolf’s debut epic fantasy novel “The Knife’s Edge.” The event featured an author book signing, fresh seasonal hors d’oeuvres, full bar, and themed entertainment from a cast of lively characters from the book.