
Students earned money in a variety of ways. Some set up lemonade stands while others performed jobs around their homes. After the money was collected it was sorted and counted, offering authentic experience using math skills.

The City of Solana Beach and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5431 hosted the 2013 Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 at the Veterans’ Memorial at La Colonia Community Park.

Dr. Maurice Sherman of the Del Mar Cosmetic Medical Center held a special event May 23 at the Del Mar Country Club. Attendees learned about the latest cosmetic procedures and treatments from Dr. Sherman and his staff.

The San Dieguito Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. held its Class of 2013 Senior Recognition on May 26 at the Torrey Pines Hilton, Grande Ballroom, in La Jolla.

Shireen, an 11-year-old fifth-grader at Ashley Falls, is talented and poised with a baton in hand, having started practicing the art of twirling when she was just 5 years old.

Event opens June 8 at Del Mar Fairgrounds and offers a variety of new features and old favorites

The 31st annual awards are named in honor of Optimist Vic Kops, who passed away in 2007. Kops developed the awards as a way to honor “kids in a league all their own” who are not honored enough for the good things that they do.

Sycamore Ridge Elementary School students and parents gathered for a Spring Family Dance on May 17 at the school MUR.

The Del Mar Art Center celebrated the opening of “Season II” on May 19 at its gallery at the Del Mar Plaza.

Building on coach Nico Kintz’s seven pillars of excellence — commitment, consistency, attitude, attendance, respect, team spirit, and time management — CCA Boys Swim & Dive tied with Torrey Pines High School for second place in the league, while CCA Girls Swim & Dive took fourth.