UCSD’s shredders — UC San Diego has again been named one of the nation’s best schools for surfing, taking the No. 2 spot in The Surf Channel’s list of top 10 universities for surfers. The channel attributes the ranking to the university’s proximity to the “shreddable” breaks at Black’s Beach and its “epic” surf team, which has won six National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) titles. Post-high school options — The public is invited to attend an informational event on the services and programs available to special education students who have an individual educational plan, or IEP, as well as those students with disabilities that fall under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Topics include college attendance; adult education programs; vocational programs; Job Corps; and more. The event will take place March 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Old Town’s Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress St. To RSVP, call Jane Doft at (619) 293-4450, ext. 2129 or email [email protected]. Boogie for elementary education — La Jolla Elementary School’s annual gala is set for March 16, and this year’s theme is “Boogie Oogie Oogie.” The auction raises money for the nonprofit Friends of La Jolla Elementary, Inc., which helps the school pay for things like additional teachers, supplies, technology support and more. The event will be held at the Cuvier Club, 7776 Eads Ave., and will feature dinner, hosted bar, dancing, poker tournament and auctions. Underwriting opportunities are available, ranging from food and drinks to décor, entertainment, disco-era furniture, venue and more, with donation amounts beginning at $100. For more information, contact Michelle Figueiredo at [email protected]. To make an auction donation, contact Nicola Scrivener at [email protected]. Tickets for the auction are $100 and will be available at www.ljes.org/events-area/gala.