Solana Beach Schools Foundation comes up with bright idea for fundraiser An annual fundraiser turned into a holiday lights tour raising money for the schools and students in need in southern San Diego. Author: Abbie Alford (Reporter) Updated: 11:01 PM PST December 18, 2020 SAN DIEGO — Santa’s elves are busy this year helping Santa spread cheer and raise money and toys for local students in need. The Solana Beach Schools Foundation re-created its annual fundraiser and extended to the Holiday Lights Tour. “We get to be outside in our convertible car in the middle of December,” said Nancy Lee, parent. The Solana Beach Schools Foundation annual fundraiser kicks off in the Fall and usually raises $34,000. It extended the Halloween Carnival turned drive-by to the Holiday Lights Tour 2020. The foundation helps fund teachers, instructors and programs for the current school year.