COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., the Foundation for Wellness Professionals hosts a free workshop on “The Truth About ADD/ADHD and Autism.” The workshop will be held at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Seating is limited and registration is required by calling (619) 829-7739 or by e-mailing [email protected].
Thursday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The notice and agenda will be posted at the library in advance and can also be accessed at www.pcpb.net. For more information, call (619) 222-2240.
Aug. 27-28, the Point Loma High School class of 1948 hosts its 60th anniversary at the school. For more information, call Winfield Dean at (619) 479-9440; e-mail [email protected]; or call Joanne Bovee Hickey at (619) 222-6649 or Joan Jefferson Reynolds at (619) 223-7313, e-mail [email protected].
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5 p.m., second in a series of monthly forums, “Behind the Scenes at NTC Promenade.” The forums are designed to provide information to and obtain input from interested community groups and individuals regarding NTC Promenade, the civic arts and cultural center at Liberty Station in Point Loma. The first event takes place at the NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road. RSVP to [email protected]. For more information, call (619) 573-9300.
Other forums include:
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 14, 5 p.m., San Diego Watercolor Society, 2825 Dewey Road;
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m., Weisz Green Room at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road;
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m., NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m., the Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting featuring Connie Beck, a well-known organic gardening instructor and landscape designer. Beck will speak about water conservation and xeriscape gardening. The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information call (858) 454-7982, or visit www.plgc.org.
Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough hosts a work party to take care of native California plants and remove invasive species. Participants are asked to meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. For more information, call (619) 224-4591.
SCHOOLS
Sunday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to noon, coffee talk with Eddie Park, the new principal of Barnard Elementary School, San Diego’s Mandarin Chinese magnet school. The campus is located at 2930 Barnard St. The event is open to the public. For more information, call (619) 725-5672.
HEALTH
Friday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Souplantation hosts the San Diego Blood Bank’s bloodmobile at 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Sunday, Aug. 24, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church hosts the San Diego Blood Bank’s bloodmobile at 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
SENIORS
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center hosts free seminar on life estate gift annuities versus reverse mortgages. Free consultations will be available. The event takes place at the Sharp Cabrillo Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. For information, call (619) 221-3779, or visit www.sharp.com.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screenings. The event takes place at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. No appointment is necessary. For information, call (619) 221-3779, or visit www.sharp.com.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, Aug. 15, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the last of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Rockola. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., soprano Tina Sayers will perform during a faculty recital at the Crill Performance Center of Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Admission is free. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or visit www.pointloma.-edu/Music/Programs/CooperMusicCenterTour.htm.
Through Aug. 30, the San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) presents a new exhibition of original watercolor paintings, called “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.” The exhibit, juried by SDWS member Sharon Hinckley, will feature about 100 paintings for show and sale. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105, at the NTC Liberty Station Promenade in Point Loma. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Opening reception is Aug. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Sunday, Sept. 7, fourth annual Jazz 88.3/Ocean Beach Jazz Festival kicks off at the foot of the Ocean Beach Pier with a cultural showcase and variety of bands, including The Clayton Hamilton Orchestra, Kevin Mahogany’s “Salute to Big Joe Turner” and The Bad Plus, among others. Tickets start at $30 for Jazz 88.3 members. For more information or tickets, visit www.objazz.org.
Through Jan. 12, San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) has been selected to be part of the San Diego Regional Airport Authority’s free rotating cultural exhibits program at Terminal 2, lower level. On display will be 15 original plein-air paintings by SDWS members. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Saturdays and Sundays through summer, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Rock Paper Scissors International Galleria hosts weekend markets with live music and over 20 vendors. The event takes place in the parking lot of Rock Paper Scissors, 4976 Newport Ave. For more information, call (619) 222-7625, or visit www.obrps.com.
VENUES
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Today, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., Joe Cocker performs. Tickets are $75.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m., Tower of Power performs. Tickets are $45.
“¢ Monday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m., Gipsy Kings perform. Tickets are $115.
“¢ Sunday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m., Bill Maher performs. Tickets are $73.
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m., Lucinda Williams performs. Tickets are $42.
Soma, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Rancid headlines with H2O and Danny Diablo. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door.