Fundraising drive for carousel Pointer Dog 
Point Loma High School Friends and Alumni’s goal to raise an additional $35,000 to sponsor the maroon-colored golden Pointer Dog on the historic Balboa Park Carousel has been met and exceeded.
“I am excited to report that our goal was reached last month in the amount of $38,380.80 donated by 58 ‘Pointers,” said Ann Wilson from the Class of ’66 who, along with Kathy Anderson Kim, spearheaded the campaign to not only keep, but restore and protect, the Balboa Park carousel.
Wilson, chair of the nonprofit Balboa Park Carousel Capital Campaign Committee of Friends of Balboa Park, got her alma mater to pitch in to resuscitate the park carousel. A permanent bronze plaque has been a-fixed on the riser next to the Pointer Dog showing it was sponsored by Friends and Alumni of Point Loma High School.
The Herschell-Spillman Menagerie Carousel, a historic 1910 model valued at $2.6 million, was made in New York and shipped to Los Angeles. In 1915, the carousel was displayed in Coronado, before being moved up to Balboa Park around 1922.  Surf chef’s book signing at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate
Ocean Beach Surf & Skate, 4940 Newport Ave., will hold a signing for Jim Kempton and his book titled, “First We Surf Then We Eat,” from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. Kempton is president of the California Surf Museum, former editor and publisher for Surfer magazine, and a lifelong surfer who has written a cookbook about the amazing dishes he’s found while traveling the world. There will be books to purchase and free food to give out with the purchase of a book. PLHS Class of 1968 reunion Members of the PLHS Class of 1968 are eagerly awaiting their upcoming 50th reunion and are seeking any missing classmates with the news. Reunion planners have been working for months to create the two-day event that begins on Friday, Sept. 14 with an ice-breaker at Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St. This event is from 6 to 10 p.m.
The following evening, from 6 to 10 p.m., is the “main event” at San Diego Yacht Club, 1011 Anchorage Lane. Food and a no-host bar will be offered. Visit plhs68.wixsite.com/50th-reunion for more information. Industry Battle of the Bands
Taking their talents from some of San Diego’s top restaurants to the stage, five local bands will compete in the “Industry Battle of the Bands” benefiting the California Restaurant Association’s student scholarship program at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 4. 
Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with the first band, Rick Alles and the Esquires with Ross Rizzo of Bernardo Winery, starting their set at 6 p.m. Richard Walker, backed by Rick Alles and the Esquires, will play at 6:30 p.m.; followed by Gypsy Wolfe of Karl Strauss at 6:45 p.m.; Jaynes Gastropub at 7:15 p.m.; and SEEDHEADS of Mille Fleur at 8 p.m. The winner will be announced between 8:30 and 8:45 p.m. and will then take the stage for a special encore performance. Tickets are available at californiarestaurantcaassoc.wliinc23.com. Sunset Cliffs Street Fair There have been many rumors – positive and negative – about this event, but the street fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 1. Reporter Judi Curry talked to the City planners, SDPD, street fair organizer Richard Aguirre, and others, to get the scoop.
Since this is an inaugural event, it has been scaled down from the original plan. Sunset Cliffs Boulevard will not be closed off; only the 4700 block of Point Loma Avenue will be closed from Ebers to the east side of Sunset Cliffs. There will be one stage and it will feature a variety of bands and musicians throughout the day. There will also be a DJ playing music at different locales on the block.  The plans for a beer garden have been discontinued, and more emphasis will be placed on “all age” visitors. There are approximately 100 vendors that will be participating, and a variety of handcrafted articles, food venues, street paintings, and games will be offered.
A permit has been issued for the street fair by both the City and the Health Department.  
The hours have also been scaled down to opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m.
Members of the Sunset Cliffs Merchant Association and the “Garbage Beach Club” want to preserve the area so that others may enjoy it for years to come. The support that they receive from attending this street fair will aid in the preservation of the area. Airport Authority launches noise complaint app The Airport Authority has launched a new mobile app that provides members of the public an easy-to-use, no-cost option for submitting an aircraft noise complaint. The app is part of an upgraded Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System, uses near real-time flight tracking (5-minute or less delay), which is the most accurate data of aircraft movement that is available from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The upgrade complements the airport’s existing WebTrakTM flight tracking system, which allows the public to monitor the movement of flights and air traffic patterns and submit a complaint to the airport directly from the website. For more information, visit san.org/Airport-Noise. Story of Warner Springs at Ocean Beach Historical Society The Ocean Beach Historical Society will present “Warner Springs: A Cultural Landscape and Land of Broken Dream,” by Richard Carrico, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Water’s Edge Faith Community, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. The story of Warner Springs and the surrounding area is a microcosm of the history of Southern California. Situated at the foot of Hot Springs Mountain, the highest peak in San Diego County, the sprawling valleys and hills have been the scene of massacres, insurrections, murder, alleged curses on the land, exploitation of native people, and land development focused on the sulfurous hot springs. Church programs offered All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., has announced a new Thursday afternoon community offering for children and youth. “Thursdays on the Point” offers programs for young people from transitional kindergarten through high school, including professional art and choral music instruction, Christian education, and after-school child care with homework help. Programs are offered between 1 and 5:30 p.m. For information and to register your child, visit allsoulspointloma.org/thursdays. Razor Share scooters enter the San Diego market
There’s a new entrant to the dockless vehicle scene in San Diego: Razor Share scooters. Razor Share will debut Thursday, Aug. 30 with a community pop-up event from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Harbor Drive and Market Street near KC BBQ and the bike path. Residents can test out Razor Share scooters and receive a free helmet.
Razor’s e-scooters have been custom designed from the ground up to provide a better shared-scooter ride. The scooters have cushy front air tires, a wide deck big enough for two feet side-by-side, a UL-compliant lithium ion battery, and a rigid steel frame. “We are thrilled to be joining this vibrant community,” said Danny Simon, COO of Razor USA. “Our specially designed shared e-scooters create a better shared ride for San Diegans to make the experience convenient, safe and fun.”
To celebrate the launch of Razor Share in San Diego, riders will receive the first three rides for free, up to 15 minutes a ride. As a part of Razor’s commitment, Razor local team members will charge, inspect and maintain scooters every evening to help maximize performance and safety.
Razor has been at the forefront of mobility innovation since 2000 when they reimagined the scooter to become a global phenomenon. Razor then launched their first electric scooter in 2003. Since then, Razor has been one of the world’s leading producers of electric scooters. Volleyball Tournament and Craft Beer Tasting
The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club is holding its 10th annual Volleyball Tournament and Craft Beer Tasting noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 8. The 4-on-4 tournament will take place at Mariners Point, Mission Bay, with men’s, women’s, and co-ed divisions. This event is exclusive for adults 21 and older.
Attendees and participants can sip on unlimited San Diego craft beer while watching the tournament in action. Second Chance Beer Co., Iron Fist Brewing, Thorn Brewing, and Bay City Brewing will be pouring in the beer tasting area from noon to 4 p.m. Wristbands for unlimited craft beer can be purchased on through Eventbrite. Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 15
I Love A Clean San Diego is looking for 8,000 volunteers to participate at more than 100 sites across San Diego County on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, as part of the 34th annual Coastal Cleanup Day. I Love A Clean San Diego has coordinated this event locally for 33 years and successfully mobilizes thousands of volunteers, while also supporting cleanup efforts in Tijuana. Volunteers of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to sign up for a site in their neighborhood and help leave a lasting impact on the entire region. For more information about sites and volunteer registration, visit CleanupDay.org.
Last year, Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers removed 137,299 pounds of trash and recyclables from San Diego and Tijuana regions that otherwise would have polluted the beloved coastline and the Pacific Ocean. Each volunteer who brings a reusable water bottle, work gloves, and/or a bucket to collect litter significantly reduces the need for single-use bags and disposable gloves. San Diego Coastkeeper’s Seaside Soiree
On Sept. 12, San Diego Coastkeeper hold its annual Seaside Soiree to celebrate clean water, a vibrant environment, and the community that makes it all possible. The event will mark the organization’s 23rd year of defending clean water for the communities and natural resources that depend on it, and will raise critical funds to support Coastkeeper’s important programs and projects.
Taking place at theBali Hai on Shelter Island, guests of the Seaside Soiree will raise a glass to clean water while enjoying a front row, sunset view of San Diego Bay and the city skyline. A VIP reception will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the general admission portion following from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will have a roaming buffet, cash bar, educational displays, some friendly competition in the form of a silent auction, and of course, the Bali Hai’s world famous mai tais.
Tickets may be purchased at sdcoastkeeper.org. General admission tickets are $100. To reserve a table or sponsor the event, contact Stephanie Ritter at [email protected] or 619-758-7743 ext 111. Local bank employees recognized Two Point Loma-area Banner Bank employees have been selected to receive the Banner’s Best award. This award represents the highest level of recognition within the company as the recipients are truly Banner’s best.
The following employees received the Banner’s Best award for surpassing their individual professional goals, demonstrating excellence within their respective professions, and consistently delivering outstanding service to our clients, communities and their colleagues: Robert Cafaro, branch manager, Point Loma branch; and Daniel Silva, client service manager, Point Loma branch.