Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Solana Beach Ball fundraiser, benefiting Solana Vista Elementary and Skyline Elementary on Saturday, April 30, at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. This gala is a critical fundraising event that directly provides support for hands-on education in science, visual and performing arts, technology and physical education. The evening will be filled with dining, dancing, live and silent auctions, fun-filled socials, and the ever-popular Children’s Art auction. Complete your registration by Thursday, April 7 to receive special pricing on event tickets and drink ticket packages. Contact event chair Scott Billington for more information or to offer a live or silent auction donation. (scottbillington@att.net, www.solanabeachball.org)