POLITICAL
Today, March 20, 4 to 8 p.m., election for the Peninsula Community Planning Board; five seats up for election. Polling takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For qualifications, applications and information, visit www.pcpb.net.
Today, March 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The agenda will be posted in advance at the library. For more information, call Geoff Page at (619) 694-7993, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.pcpb.net.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, March 22, 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Historical Society hosts annual Wisteria Tea Party featuring teas, lemonade and a special talk on herbal teas and plants by local horticulturist John Noble, owner of Coastal Sage. The event takes place at the historical home of the historical society’s vice chair, Ned Titlow, at 4761 Niagara Ave. Minimum $5 donation. For more information, call (619) 225-1753 or visit www. obhistory.wordpress.-com/.
Sunday, March 23, 6:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Point Loma hosts 59th consecutive ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at the Cabrillo National Monument. Speakers include Capt. Mark Patton, commanding officer of Naval Base Point Loma, among others. Services to be held in the lower parking lot. A fellowship follows the service. For more information, call (858) 519-3812 or e-mail [email protected].
Tuesday, March 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church’s Senior Adult Ministry hosts Marjorie Hart, author of “Summer at Tiffany.” Hart, former chairman of the Fine Arts Department at the University of San Diego and a professional cellist, will discuss her bestselling book. The lecture is free; lunch is $5. The event takes place at the church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. in the Family Life Center. To RSVP call (619) 223-1633, ext. 209.
Wednesday, March 26, 3 to 6 p.m., San Diego HIV Health Services Planning Council hosts monthly meeting at the county Health Services Complex, 3851 Rosecrans St. Meetings are open to the public and Spanish interpreter available with 72 hours’ notice. For more information, call (619) 293-4713, or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m., The Readings and Zeiger Productions presents The Readings Tour 4 Cure homecoming concert to benefit the Tour 4 Cure and the Eric and Chris Reading Scholarship Fund at Point Loma High School. The event takes place at Jackson Theater, Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults. Reserved front-row seating is $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.showboxoffice.com. For more information, visitwww.thereadings.net or www.tour4cure.net.
Saturday, March 29 through Monday, March 31, Southwestern Yacht Club hosts 21st annual Benefit on the Bay Gala, Auction and Charity Bay Race. The three-day event benefits San Diego Hospice and Palliative Care. Tickets are $100 for the gala and auction. Times vary. The Southwestern Yacht Club is located at 2702 Qualtrough St. For more information, call (619) 222-0438 or e-mail [email protected].
Sunday, March 23, various times, The Rock Church expects to host 20,000 worshippers during Easter services. Services will be 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the church, 2277 Rosecrans St. An overflow venue has also been established at the Liberty Station Convention Center at Harbor Square at Laning Road and Harbor Drive. The church will also hold a service on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.therocksandiego.org.
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m., Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosts 2008 Relay for Life at the Point Loma Nazarene University track. The event raises money for cancer research, advocacy, education and services. For more information, call Cathy Gallagher at (619) 849-2564, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m., Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego hosts 5K Walk and Fun Run at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. Registration at 8 a.m. Cost is $25 by April 16, $30 day of event; children 12 and under $15. For more information, call (877) 737-7576, or visit pdasd.org.
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dana Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary presents seventh annual Point Loma Garden Walk to benefit Rady’s craniofacial services program. The event includes home and garden tours, along with a garden boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3215 Tennyson St. Advance tickets are available for $15 from Walter Anderson Nursery, Mission Hills Nursery on Fort Stockton Drive, Cottage Antiques or Armstrong Garden Center on N. Morena Boulevard. Tickets are $20 the day of event. For more information, call (619) 225-0459, or visit www.pointlomagardenwalk.com.
Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m. to midnight, High Tech High Parents Association hosts fourth annual fundraising event, “Catwalk Casablanca: Midnight at the Oasis,” to benefit schools in the High Tech High Village at Liberty Station. The event includes entertainment, dancing, casino, auctions and exotic cuisine and takes place at High Tech High, 2855 Farragut Road. Tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. For tickets or more information, visit http://parentpage.org/catwalk08.
Saturday, May 31, Makua, a Point Loma-based women’s organization, hosts “Wild, Wild West” dinner-dance fundraiser to benefit foster children in San Diego. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information or to donate, call (619) 222-2075.
Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Celebrate Cancer Survivorship: San Diego! Hosts free 11th annual celebration of life, offering information on cancer treatment, prevention and support. The event includes health fair, educational presentations, cancer screenings, survivors’ stories and family activities. For more information, visit www.cancersurvivorshipsd.com.
HEALTH
Thursday, April 3, 9 a.m., Life Line Screening hosts stroke and osteoporosis screening and checks for irregular heartbeat at First Church of the Nazarene, 3901 Lomaland Drive. Registration for a wellness package with heart rhythm is $149 and screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Appointments required. For more information, call (800) 697-9721, or visit www.lifescreening.com.
SCHOOLS
Dana Elementary
“¢ Wednesday, March 26, 9 to 10 a.m., parent coffee with Principal Ryan.
“¢ Wednesday, March 26, 4 to 5 p.m., School Site Council meeting.
“¢ Thursday, March 27, ASB Spirit Day and bake sale.
“¢ Thursday, April 3, Sacramento/San Francisco trip.
“¢ Thursday, April 3, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., school tour.
Loma Portal
“¢ Friday, March 28, 5:30 to 8 p.m., eighth annual Multicultural Festival with song, dance performances and food.
“¢ Through March, purchase tickets for 11th annual Silent Auction Dinner “Field of Dreams.” For more information, call (619) 952-0976.
“¢ Through March, reserve yearbook “Shout Outs” for $7.50 to $15 by e-mailing [email protected].
“¢ Through March, order full-color yearbooks for $16.
“¢ Through March, volunteers needed for district-approved “Everyone-A-Reader” program. E-mail [email protected] for details.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Tuesday, March 25, theater classes for kindergarteners; 4th-grade bake sale; 2:30 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, March 26, Hip Hop class for 3rd- and 4th-graders.
“¢ Thursday, March 27, Bank Day; GATE testing; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘n’ Speak in Spanish.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, March 20, 11 a.m., Holy Thursday-Stations of the Cross at Sacred Heart Church; noon dismissal.
“¢ March 21-28, Easter break.
“¢ Monday, March 31, end third nine-week grading period.
“¢ Saturday, April 5, 6 to 10 p.m., Sacred Heart Academy’s 2008 Spirit Gala Casino Night/Poker Tournament; event takes place at the McMillin Events Center at Liberty Station, 2875 Dewey Road, Building 177. To register or make donations, call (619) 222-7252, or visit www.s-h-a.org.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Friday, March 28, 8 a.m., principal’s chat for 4th-grade parents; sock hop.
Sunset View
“¢ Beginning Tuesday, March 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, kindergarten enrollment begins; students must be 5 years of age by Dec. 2 and be residents of the Sunset View Elementary School boundaries. Parents must bring 2 valid and current proofs of home residence, child’s immunization record and child’s original birth certificate. For more information, call (619) 223-7156, or visit www.sandi.net/schoolfinder/.
St. Charles Borromeo
Academy
“¢ Friday, April 4, 5:30 p.m., Maroon and Gold Dinner Auction to be held at the Admiral Kidd Club, Naval Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Base on Harbor Drive and Laning Street (Gate 10) in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 223-8271.
Word-Wide ESL Institute,
4842 Voltaire St.
Monday, March 24, Word-Wide opens new sessions for TOEFL 2 test preparations and ESL Levels 3, 5 and 6; free placement tests through March 24.
“¢ Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., beginning intensive Spanish class forming;
“¢ Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., intermediate Spanish class forming;
“¢ Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m., Spanish and Portuguese classes forming;
“¢ Third Saturday of every month, Word-Wide German Club meets.
For more information, call (619) 222-6411, or e-mail [email protected].
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Through March 28, San Diego Watercolor Society opens “Triumphant March” exhibit with about 100 paintings juried by Carol Sass Tuttle. Reception is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 5 to 7 p.m. Normal gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SDWS is located at 2825 Dewey Road, #105, NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
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.
April 11-13, the Red Brick Players, a ministry at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, perform “Godspell,” a presentation in music and drama about the parables of Jesus as found in the gospel of Matthew. Performance dates: Friday, April 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m.; Sunday April 13, 2 and 7 p.m. The performance takes place at the church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. A free-will donation is requested. For tickets, call (619) 223-1633. For information, visit www.pointlomachurch.org.
Saturday, May 3 and Sunday May 4, 25th annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo celebration. The free event features authentic Mexican cuisine, dances, Mariachi music, stagecoach rides and activities. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (619) 291-4903, or visit www.fiestaoldtown.com.
Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m., Rhapshody on the Point, a benefit concert for the Point Loma High School music program. Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., concert by the PLHS Symphonic Winds and Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Keynote speaker and guest conduction is Jung-Ho Pak, former director of the San Diego Symphony. The event takes place at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets go on sale April 1; prices pending. For information, call (619) 223-3547, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.plhs-music.com/Portal/.
Mondays through May 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers continue weekly community choir rehearsals. The choir meets in the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library in the community room, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].