Calling all kindergartners La Jolla Elementary School will hold an informational meeting for parents of incoming kindergarten students on Jan. 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the school’s auditorium, 1111 Marine St. Parents can tour the campus, learn about the school and its programs, meet teachers and the principal and have questions answered by the principal and current parents. For more information, visit www.ljes.org. Historical Society named Las Patronas beneficiary Philanthropic organization Las Patronas announced it has named the La Jolla Historical Society one of its major beneficiaries for 2012. As a major beneficiary, the society is eligible to receive $30,000 toward the installation of an ADA-accessibility elevator inside its historic Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St. Las Patronas generates funds on behalf of its beneficiaries through yearlong fundraising efforts and its annual Jewel Ball, held the first Saturday in August at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. This is the second time in four years the society has been named a major beneficiary. In 2007, Las Patronas funded the movable shelving in the society’s archives facility. For more information about the La Jolla Historical Society, call (858) 459-5335 or visit www.lajollahistory.org. Since its inception in 1946, Las Patronas has donated about $15 million to nearly 1,000 nonprofit institutions in San Diego County, supporting medical and environmental research, the arts, and cultural organizations. For more information about Las Patronas, visit www.laspatronas.org. Friends to remember Ted Smith at paddle-out Longtime member of the surfing community Ted “Shred” Smith, who passed away New Year’s Eve while surfing at Windansea, will be remembered at a memorial and paddle-out event on Jan. 15 at noon. Smith collapsed in the water on Dec. 31 and was hauled to shore by friends. Attempts by lifeguards to revive him were unsuccessful. Organized by the Windansea Surf Club, the event will take place under the shack at Windansea and will include music, reflection and a celebration of Smith’s life followed by a 1 p.m. paddle-out. Participants are then invited to take part in a potluck lunch. — Staff and contribution