POLITICAL
Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board, Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. Agenda posted in advance at the library. For more information, call (619) 694-7993, or e-mail [email protected].
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Today, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile hosts blood drive, Electronic Data Systems parking lot, 3990 Sherman St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough host work party to care for California native plants and remove invasive plants at the slough. Participants should meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. Participants should wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, sturdy shoes and gloves and bring gardening or weeding tools or clippers. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosa-slough.org.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, FasTracKids of San Diego County and DS Action host sign-language workshop to raise funds to establish local Down Syndrome center. Event takes place at NTC Promenade, 2820 Roosevelt Road, 2nd floor, Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 315-5553, or visit www.dsaction.com.
Saturday, Jan. 19, The Jenna Druck Foundation hosts “The Secret to Having Your Best Year Ever” event to benefit the foundation’s “Families Helping Families” and “Young Women’s Leadership” programs. The event features eight of the world’s most inspirational speakers, including former Charger turned Rock Church pastor Miles McPherson. Tickets for the event, scheduled to take place at the San Diego Sports Arena, start at $29. For more information, visit www.yourbestyearever.org.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., annual meeting of the United Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (619) 895-6348.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile hosts blood drive, St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church parking lot, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2 to 7 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile hosts blood drive, Rite Aid parking lot, 4840 Niagara St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegoblood-bank.org.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friends of Ocean Beach Branch Library book sale, 4810 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Mondays, 3 p.m., “Baby Signing Storytime” with Jennifer Duncan, Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Tuesdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m., preschool storytime at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Story Time in the Tugboat Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach offers classes in tai chi taught by certified instructor Sherlie Miller. Classes take place at the church, 4776 Saratoga Ave. For more information, call (619) 224-2746 or (858) 292-6284.
First Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., Family Arts Nights with Michelle Richmond in the Community Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. Registration required. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Writers Workshop, Robb Field in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 222-6066.
SCHOOLS
Correia Middle School
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 to 11 p.m., Correia Middle School Association presents sixth annual silent auction, “An Inspiring Evening of Possibilities.” The auction helps raise money for vital school programs and technology materials. Local merchants are currently being asked to donate goods, services or financial support toward the school’s goal of $25,000.
Dana Elementary
“¢ Today, Jan. 10, 7 p.m., guitar class benefit; tickets are $5. Tickets available online at showboxoffice.com.
“¢ Today, Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., school tour for incoming students.
“¢ Friday, Jan. 11, 6 to 11 p.m., Monster Bash.
“¢ Wednesday, Jan. 16, Dana Association Meeting.
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 17, Parent-Child Book Club in library.
“¢ Friday, Jan. 18, 6 to 8 p.m., Dana Surf Club Movie Night in auditorium.
Loma Portal
“¢ Today, Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., 4th-graders and their parents invited to participate in monthly tours; incoming students will meet in auditorium and meet with the principal during campus tours.
“¢ Wednesday, Jan. 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m., PTA meeting in the library.
“¢ January, Mondays through Fridays, 8:40 to 9 a.m., “Run for Life” continues.
“¢ Through April 1, yearbooks available for $16.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Friday, Jan. 11, noon dismissal.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Friday, Jan. 11, students will dress up in San Diego Chargers regalia for Silver Gate’s Charger Spirit Day.
Sunset View
“¢ Wednesdays through January, 9:45 a.m., kindergarten tours beginning in auditorium. Registration begins April 7. For more information, call (619) 223-7156.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Today, Jan. 10, 7 p.m., benefit concert to be held at Dana Middle School to benefit school’s beginning and intermediate guitar classes. Concert features classical guitarists Fred Benedetti and Robert Wetzel, along with well-known San Diego group The Jackstraws. Students from the school’s two guitar classes and teachers Bill Cobb and Grant Fleener also to be featured. The event takes place at Dana’s Jackson Theater, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (619) 225-3897.
Monday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Music on the Point with organist Kate Cameron, accompanied by pipers and drums. Event takes place at All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. at Chatsworth. A $5 donation requested. Concert is followed by a reception in Gooden Hall. For more information, call (619) 223-6394, ext. 13.
Saturday, Jan. 26, Newport Nights featuring original artwork, music, food and drink. Event takes place between the 4800 and 5000 blocks of Newport Avenue and participating merchants on Bacon and Cable streets. For information, visit www.newportnights.org, or e-mail [email protected].
Through Jan. 30, San Diego Watercolor Society presents exhibition of original watercolor paintings themed “What’s New?,” juried by Craig Anderson. About 80 paintings created by SDWS members on display and for sale. Exhibit takes place at the San Diego Watercolor Society, 2825 Dewey Road, #105, NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Feb. 1 through March 23, Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts “California Fibers: Natural Forces,” a juried exhibit. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 to 4 p.m., First Friday Club performs at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. A $10 donation is requested. For more information, call (619) 223-0651, or e-mail [email protected].
Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday Night Music at OB People’s Co-Op, featuring live, acoustic music for the dinner hour. Free event takes place at the Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Co-Op, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387.
Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Loma Actors Studio Winter Workshop, Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. Cost is $220; season runs through March 10. For more information, call (619) 225-0044.
VENUES
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Friday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Tiger Army performs with Revolution Mother and The Dear & Departed. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Cobra Starship with Metro Station/We the Kings/The Cab. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door.
“¢ Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Angels & Airwaves/Meg & Dia/The Color Red/Ace Enders. Tickets are $27.50.
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Jan. 25, 9:30 p.m., Hot Buttered Rum performs.
“¢ Sunday, Jan. 27, Envy on the Coast performs in promotion of new full-length CD, “Lucy Gray.”
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 3, Disney on Ice presents “Princess Wishes.” Tickets range from $16.50 to $51.50. For more information, call (619) 308-4311 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Smucker’s Stars on Ice presents “Live and In Color,” featuring U.S. Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and a stellar cast of Olympic, world and national champions. The event takes place at the San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets begin at $25 and may be purchased through the Sports Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster ticket centers (www.ticketmaster.com), or by calling (619) 220-TIXS.
SENIORS
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 17, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening session, St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
“¢ Monday, Jan. 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts session on Alzheimer’s and “Maximizing Your Memory,” Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd., #2. Registration required. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening session, Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to noon, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts session on “Heart Healthy Eating,” St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Registration required. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.