This year marks the first time the Foundation of La Jolla High School (FLJHS) will be having only one major fundraising event for the high school. This year’s fundraiser, themed “Vikings, Vines & Vintners,” happens Saturday, Nov. 6. Its goal will be to raise funds to meet needs at the school that would otherwise go unmet due to current budget constraints. “One reason we decided to make this the only fundraiser for the 2010 through 2011 school year was because we are saving our resources for the big events we have planned for the 90th anniversary of La Jolla in 2012,” said Jackie Helms, co-chair for FLJHS. In addition, the “Vikings, Vines & Vintners” fundraiser has been one its most successful events thus far, raising $40,000 annually, said Jeff Macelli, the event’s chairman. The event will feature live and silent auctions, wine tastings, pairings and other offerings from local vintners who donated their time and products for the cause. “Unfortunately, the location for the event cannot be disclosed publicly due to an agreement with the venue,” Macelli said. Foundation members will provide the locale’s information when supporters purchase tickets, which are $75. Through the years, the foundation has raised money to fund a long list of requests from La Jolla High, such as computers, theater lighting, benches, and athletic facility repairs and other items. The foundation was initially created in 1983, primarily to fund athletics deficiencies. This year’s funds will not be used solely for the arts, music and athletics as in previous years because of the widespread budget crunch, foundation officials said. “Sadly, most of our requests for this year are for the basics like textbooks and campus maintenance, even lockers,” said Helms. Helms and Macelli said organizers are going all out for this year’s event by providing great auction items — all in the hope of exceeding last year’s fundraising efforts. “We’re going to have a trip to the Sonoma Mission Inn, a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Calloway golf clubs and a catering by package from Giuseppe Fine Catering,” Helms said. “We’re going to have so many great items up for auction. This is by far the best auction of the year.” For more information, to purchase tickets or to make a donation, call (858) 551-1250 or visit the website www.ljhs.sandi.net/foundation.