RANCHO PENASQUITOS - San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will host Westview High School's "Music is Magic" fundraiser March 31 aboard the USS Midway.

The event will feature dinner, music, dancing, a drawing, and silent and live auctions to raise money for the school's instrumental music program. Now five years old, the program has been supported mainly through donations from students and parents. In order to grow, the program needs to boost its inventory of written music, coaching, instruments and equipment. Rivers will speak on the importance of supporting music programs in schools.

Auction items include a stay at the Westin Inn in Horton Plaza and a week in hundreds of resorts around the world, as well as gift baskets. One raffle winner will receive $5,000 cash. Raffle tickets cost $25 and five for $100, and no more than 500 will be sold. Winner does not have to be present to win.

For more information and tickets, log on to http://www.westviewgold.org.

NCAL scores announced

NORTH COUNTY - Following are scores from Feb. 22 North County Academic League competition by division:

- Varsity Inland: Poway 79, Ramona 50; Mt. Carmel 159, Orange Glen 12; Rancho Bernardo 158, Escondido Charter 42; San Pasqual 70, Westview 67.

- Varsity North: Rancho Buena Vista 119, Fallbrook 50; Vista 90, Valley Center 20; San Marcos 75, Mission Hills 57.

- Varsity Coast: Carlsbad 80, La Costa Canyon 61; Oceanside 47, El Camino 35; Torrey Pines 157, Santa Fe Christian 28.

- Junior Varsity Inland: Ramona 102, Poway 19; Mt. Carmel 64, Orange Glen 20; Rancho Bernardo 89, Escondido Charter 28; Westview 75, San Pasqual 22.

- Junior Varsity North: Fallbrook 67, Rancho Buena Vist, 46; Vista 52, Valley Center 35; Mission Hills 44, San Marcos 37;

- Junior Varsity Coast: Carlsbad 54, La Costa Canyon 33; El Camino 43, Oceanside 41; Torrey Pines 95, Santa Fe Christian 19; San Dieguito Academy 57, Canyon Crest 52.

- Freshman Inland: Poway 44, Ramona 38; Mt. Carmel 58, Orange Glen 46; Rancho Bernardo 74, Escondido Charter 28; Westview 77, San Pasqual 16.

- Freshman North: Fallbrook 64, Rancho Buena Vista 43; Valley Center 24, Vista 12; San Marcos 41, Mission Hills 21.

- Freshman Coast: Carlsbad 57, La Costa Canyon 27; El Camino 40, Oceanside 24; Torrey Pines 106, Santa Fe Christian 4; Canyon Crest 99, San Dieguito Academy 15.

Youth In Court Day set for March 9

VISTA - The Superior Court of Vista will once again open its doors to hundreds of North County students for the Youth In Court Day on March 9 at the Vista Courthouse, 325 S. Melrose Ave.

The judges and staff of the Superior Court will join with the North County Bar Association to show more than 1,000 students how the justice system works and expose them to job opportunities in law and law enforcement.

The day-long event will include mock trials for elementary and middle school students and educational sessions for high school students on diverse topics such as domestic violence, death penalty trials, use of forensic evidence and the devastating impact of gang violence.

The mock trials will start at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The educational sessions begin at 1 p.m. and end at 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Karen Dalton at (619) 531-4484.

Don Diego Scholarships offered

NORTH COUNTY - The Don Diego Fund will award five scholarships to local high school seniors who have been involved in the San Diego County Fair.

One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a 4-H member, one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to an FFA member, one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been an employee of the Del Mar Fairgrounds or the San Diego County Fair and two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students who have been exhibitors in activities and events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Applications are being accepted now through April 2 and are available on the fairground's Web site at http://www.sdfair.com.

The Don Diego Fund provides financial support for deserving San Diego County college-bound students. The fund was formed in 1986 as a lasting tribute to Tom Hernandez, who, in the role of Don Diego, was the legendary host of the San Diego County Fair from 1947 until his death in 1984. In his memory, the Don Diego Fund was created to provide college scholarships for outstanding San Diego County high school students who have participated in the annual San Diego County Fair or other events associated with the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have participated in the San Diego County Fair or other events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds before this year and anticipate graduating no later than June. Applications for the scholarships provided by the Don Diego Fund must be accompanied by a certified copy of high school transcripts and postmarked on or before April 2.

Don Diego Scholarship winners also must demonstrate talent for organization, leadership, innovation, and have made a valuable contribution to the community through participation in the fair, their school and extracurricular activities. Scholarships are not awarded on financial need alone. The scholarships may be used at a two- or four-year college or university.

For more information, log on to the fairground's Web site or call (858) 755-1161, Ext. 2401.

Scholarship contest ongoing

NORTH COUNTY - Sixth- through 12th-grade students are invited to register for the Save Me a Spot in College scholarship contest. The application deadline is March 15. For more information or to request a classroom presentation about the program, e-mail Maria Perez at maria@collegecampaign.org, or John Williams at john@collegecampaign.org, or call (213) 817-6034.

OHS class of '97 to reunite

OCEANSIDE - Oceanside High School's class of 1997 is planning its 10-year class reunion July 13 through 15. If anyone knows an alumnus who has not yet received an invitation, e-mail Angela (Castillo) Ferrin at outlaw379@hotmail.com.

San Dieguito 40th reunion set

ENCINITAS - San Dieguito High School's class of 1967 is planning its 40th reunion with a weekend cruise down the California coastline Oct. 5 through 7. A follow-up get together will be held Oct. 13 at Peabody's in Encinitas. For more information, e-mail sdhsclass67@yahoo.com or call Kathy Stuart Jensen at (760) 753-2624.

St. Francis Preschool plans Open House

VISTA -St. Francis Preschool will host an Open House for parents at 8:30 a.m. March 6 on campus, part of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish School, 525 W. Vista Way.

The event is open to parents interested in enrolling their children in the fall. The preschool offers full- and part-time opportunities. Preschool Director Nancy Thomas will provide a tour of the facility, curriculum information and tuition requirements. Children must be 3 years old by Sept. 1.

For more information, call Thomas at (760) 630-7964. St. Francis Preschool is a part of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish School. Interested families also can also visit the school Web site at http://www.sfs-vista.org.

ECHS cheer tryouts planned

OCEANSIDE -- A mandatory parent and student information meeting for El Camino High School students planning on trying out for the cheer squad will be held at 7 p.m. March 7 in the school gym. The meeting will offer information and costs involved in trying out for the squad. Mandatory tryout paperwork and physical evaluation forms will be distributed. Tryouts will be held March 26 through 30. For more information, call Cheryl Robinson at (760) 966-0332.

Invisible Children benefit set

OCEANSIDE - The Rancho Christian Fellowship and Invisible Children clubs at Rancho Buena Vista High School will hold a fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. March 2 at Chick-Fil-A, 3475 Marron Road.

The outdoor event will feature the screening of the film "Invisible Children" and speakers who will address the campaign to halt the war in northern Uganda. Admission is $5 at the door. Attendees should bring lawn chairs. A drawing with gift certificates and other prizes will be held.

Proceeds will go to the Invisible Children Club at RBV and will be used to fund its participation in a nationwide competition to send money to schools in northern Uganda. The winning school will take a trip to the country this summer.

OHS wrestling program seeks support

OCEANSIDE - Oceanside High School's wrestling program is seeking support through donations and additional sponsors. The team raises money for equipment, uniforms, trophies, tournament fees and transportation throughout the year. To make monetary donations, make checks payable to OHS/wrestling team and send to: Oceanside High School, One Pirate's Cove, Oceanside, CA 92054, Attention: OHS/wrestling team. For more information, call head coach Ron Sigler at (760) 458-2751 or (760) 722-8201, Ext. 3803.

City offers King scholarships

OCEANSIDE - For the 14th year, the city of Oceanside, through its Community Service Commission, will sponsor the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships, awarded to graduating high school seniors for their first year of college.

Applicants must be seniors living in Oceanside or attending Oceanside schools. More than $300,000 has been set aside for the scholarships since their inception, all from community donations. Scholarships can be used at community and four-year colleges.

In addition to academic achievement and written faculty recommendations, scholarship winners should reflect King's legacy of service, integrity and commitment to excellence throughout their lives. As part of their application, candidates will be asked to write a brief essay describing how King's life has affected their own.

Completed applications are due by April 13. Winners will be notified no later than May. More information and applications are available at high school counseling offices.

EEF fundraiser to be held

ENCINITAS - The Encinitas Educational Foundation at Ocean Knoll Elementary School will host Night at the Races, an auction fundraiser to establish a mobile science and computer lab to be used to accelerate instruction at Ocean Knoll.

The group's goal is to raise $25,000. The community is invited to help make the goal a reality by donating items including gift certificates, tickets, group event packages and merchandise for the auction or by sponsoring the event for $250. The fundraiser will be held on March 24. Contributions are being accepted through the event date. For more information, contact the foundation at (760) 944-4300, Ext. 1215.

LCCHS Parent Information Night planned

CARLSBAD - La Costa Canyon High School will hold a Parent Information Night at 6:30 p.m. March 29 in the school gym. This is an informational meeting for parents and guardians only. Registration for the 2007-08 school year is planned for April 4 and 5. Enrollment packets from the San Dieguito Union High School District office will be available after March 1 in the registrar's office. For more information, call (760) 436-6136, Ext. 6012.

Local residents earn college honors

NORTH COUNTY - Several local residents recently earned academic honors at their respective colleges. Rachel Krause, a 2005 graduate of Carlsbad High School and daughter of Charles and Karen Krause of Carlsbad, was named to the fall 2006 dean's list at Grove City College in Pennsylvania for earning 3.4 to 3.59 grade point average. Timothy Hemker of Carlsbad and Rachel Savage of Encinitas were named to the 2006 autumn quarter dean's list at Seattle Pacific University for attaining at least a 3.50 grade point average.

Ag scholarships available

FALLBROOK - Any graduating senior or college student residing in the Fallbrook Union High School District and pursuing a degree in horticultural or agricultural related fields of study is eligible to apply for a 2006-07 award offered by the Fallbrook Garden Club.

Applications are available at the Fallbrook High School Career Counseling Office or Agriculture Department; by mail, (The Garden Club, P.O. Box 1702, Fallbrook, CA 92088); or by calling Annterese Toth at (760) 643-2168. The deadline for returning applications and supporting material is April 1.

The Fallbrook Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Pacific Region and California Garden Clubs Inc., Palomar District.

National Charity League chapter offers scholarships

FALLBROOK - The San Luis Rey chapter of the National Charity League is offering $1,000 scholarships to college-bound Fallbrook High School senior girls. Awards are based on GPA and school and community activities. Also taken into consideration are community service work, financial need, personal recommendation, essay and interview with the scholarship committee. One of the scholarships will be the Ann Daniel Memorial Scholarship, which goes to the girl whose commitment to community service surpasses the other applicants.

National Charity League is a nonprofit corporation composed of Patroness and Ticktocker groups, organized to initiate and encourage charitable endeavors and to foster the mother-daughter relationship in philanthropic, cultural and leadership development. Funds for the scholarships are raised through various events throughout the year. Applications are available at the Fallbrook High School Career Center (760) 723-6300, Ext. 3211, or call Sandra Armstrong, NCL scholarship chairperson, (760) 419-1276.

Kindergarten registration begins at Bonsall elementary

BONSALL - Kindergarten registration begins at Bonsall Elementary School on March 1. Children must be age 5 before December 1 to enroll. Bring the child's birth certificate, immunization records and two proofs of residency. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Packets can be mailed to you upon request by calling the school office at (760) 631-5206 . Due to traffic issues, the best time to register is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays.

Old ink cartridges sought

FALLBROOK -Kopa Literary Magazine is a club that meets weekly at Fallbrook High School. Each year the club produces a publication comprised of student art, poetry and short stories. To help supplement the cost of publication, the Kopa team is recycling old ink cartridges with the company, Empties4cash. To dispose of empty or unwanted ink cartridges, contact Anna Phillips and Sydnee Caldwell at kopa.fuhs@gmail.com or call (760) 535-6185.

SPHS grad trains for mission

Melinda Snapp of Escondido, daughter of Warren and Kathleen Snapp, recently entered the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, where she is studying Spanish for two months. She will go on to serve a mission in Tucson, Ariz. for 18 months. A graduate of San Pasqual High School, she completed a two-year dental assisting program at Palomar College and attended Brigham Young University-Idaho as a floral design major. She is the fifth of the Snapp's six children to serve a mission.

Parent's Club to meet

ESCONDIDO - The San Pasqual High School Parents' Club will meet and hold a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. March 15 in the multipurpose room of the school. For more information, call (760) 291-6000.

Athletic Booster Auction needs donations

ESCONDIDO - San Pasqual High School's Athletic Booster Auction dinner is planned for March 24 and needs sponsors and auction item donations. All of the proceeds from the event will go toward the school's sports teams. For more information or to donate items or become a sponsor, call Rita Bowcock at 432-8865.

Local residents earn college honors

NORTH COUNTY - Several local residents recently earned academic honors at their respective colleges. They include: Casey Chavez of Escondido, who earned a spot on the fall 2006 semester president's list at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. for earning a 4.0 grade point average; Jesus Roman of Escondido and Collin Ito of Vista, who made the fall 2006 semester dean's list at Northern Michigan University for earning at least a 3.25 grade point average; Amanda Augustine and Lisa Sorensen of Poway, who earned a spot on the 2006 autumn quarter dean's list at Seattle Pacific University for earning a 3.50 or higher grade point average; Jennifer Greene of Escondido, who earned fall 2006 academic honors at Kansas State University; Sandra Wegand of San Marcos, who earned a spot on the fall 2006 dean's list at the University of Evansville in Indiana for earning at least a 3.5 grade point average; and Ashlee Bucher of San Marcos, who was named to the fall 2006 semester president's list at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. for earning a 4.0 grade point average.

Vallecitos scholarships offered

SAN MARCOS - The Vallecitos Water District, in collaboration with the San Diego chapter of the California Special Districts Association, invites all local high school seniors to participate in its scholarship program to win one of five regional $1,000 grants to apply toward college.

The program, designed to expand special district awareness, requires all participants to draft an essay that best describes special districts and their role in local government.

Applicants are encouraged to research the topic through internet and library research, attending a special district board meeting or interviewing special district employees or officials. Criteria includes community involvement or volunteer service, letters of recommendation and a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

Applications are available at high school counseling offices. Packets are due by 5 p.m. March 9 at the Vallecitos Water District office, 201 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos. All entries turned in to the district will be viewed by the Vallecitos Board of Directors, with the winners being forwarded to the association for an opportunity to compete in the regional competition. Winners will be honored at the San Diego chapter's quarterly meeting on May 17. For more information, call (760) 744-0460.

San Elijo fundraiser set

SAN MARCOS - San Elijo Elementary School will host a spring fundraiser, Mardi Gras Madness and Casino Night, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. March 10 at the Lake San Marcos Country Club.

The event will feature a jazz band, disc jockey, casino tables, and silent and live auctions. The school is partnering with Live Oak Elementary School in Orleans Parish, La. The kindergarten through eighth-grade school is in New Orleans' Hurricane Katrina recovery district and has more than 400 students. The campus was devastated during the hurricane and is still struggling to recover. Ten percent of proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the school to help with rebuilding efforts. In the spirit of giving, San Elijo students will soon exchange e-mails and collect art, music and other supplies for students at Live Oak.

Tickets for the fundraiser cost $60. Admission includes a welcome reception, entrance to the silent auction, dinner, dessert, coffee, live auction participation, dancing and $100 in casino money. A no-host bar will be available as well as the opportunity to participate in a raffle. Most of the proceeds will support technology, music and art programs at San Elijo Elementary. To buy tickets, fill out an order form in the school office, call Angie Triana at (760) 492-3818 or e-mail angie.triana@cox.net.