COMMUNITY/CIVIC Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough host a work party to care for California native plants and remove invasive plant 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 or visit www.famosaslough.org. Monday, Nov. 10, 1 to 3 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board’s (PCPB) Project Review Committee at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. A copy of the agenda is posted at the library and can be accessed by visiting www.pcpb.net. For more information, call (619) 223-1357. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the American Lung Association of California hosts a “Respiration Rally” to offer hope and help to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The free event is for people with COPD and their families, caregivers and friends. RSVP to (619) 297-3901 and register online at www.mrsnv.com. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m., The Rock Academy hosts a special Veterans Day ceremony to honor U.S. servicemen and women. The event takes place at the Rock Sanctuary, 2277 Rosecrans St. at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 764-5200. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting. The program will feature Kurt Peacock, who will present “Waterwise Trees, Plants and Flowers.” The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (858) 483-2693, or visit www.plgc.org. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m., another 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 event takes place at Weisz Green Room at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road. RSVP to [email protected]. For more information, call (619) 573-9300. The next forum is Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m., NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts a program “A Family’s Collision with History: Austria 1938.” The free event focuses on a family confusion and fear after being caught up in the invasion of Austria during World War II. The event takes place at 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 to 10:45 a.m., baby sign language workshop with local expert Monta Briant at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 to 11 p.m., the Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation will host a fundraising dance to benefit historic and scientific research on an 18th century Spanish fort and 19th century fishing and American whaling station. The event takes place at the Building 138 Sylvester Road at Naval Base Point Loma. Participants are encouraged to dress in 1940s-style clothing, uniforms or semi-formal attire as they slow dance to tunes Big Band music. For more information, call (619) 269-3924 or e-mail [email protected]. Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 to 11:30 a.m., the Jenna Druck Foundation hosts a Young Women’s Leadership Forum, “Walking Tall: A Conversation with Peggy O’Neill.” O’Neill, who is less than four feet tall, will share the tragedies and triumphs of her life as a little person. The event takes place at the Marina Village Terrace Room, 1936 Quivera Way. There is a $5 registration fee. For information and registration, visit www.jdfleadership.org. Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m., the San Diego Association of Realtors Ambassador’s Foundation hosts a 5K walk to aid San Diego police officers in becoming homeowners in the neighborhoods they protect. The event takes place at NTC Park in Liberty Station. Teams and individuals may sign up in advance for $25 per person and make monetary donations at www.ambassadorsfoundation.org. For information, call (619) 298-7400. The Ocean Beach Tree Festival Committee now has festival T-shirts and sweat shirts available for sale. The items may be purchased at Shades Oceanfront Bistro, Surf ’N’ Sea and the Dog Beach Dog Wash. For more information, call (619) 515-4400 or (619) 226-9613. SCHOOLS CORREIA • Today, Nov. 6, 3 to 7 p.m., holiday bazaar. Proceeds benefit student music, student trips and classroom materials. • Thursday, Nov. 13, 9 to 10 a.m., principal’s coffee. • Saturday, Nov. 17, CIMA fundraiser at Bookstar. DANA • Today, Nov. 6, bake sale. • Friday, Nov. 7, Spirit Day. LOMA PORTAL • Friday, Nov. 7, 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., “Everyone a Reader” tutor program training in auditorium. For information, call (619) 223-4810 or e-mail [email protected]. • Monday, Nov. 10, national “Take a Veteran to School Day” sponsored by the History Channel. Students will learn the meaning and value of service to the country. For more information, visit www.lomaportalelementary.com. • Monday, Nov. 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Foundation meeting in library; holiday food drive begins. • Tuesday, Nov. 11, no classes — Veterans Day. • Friday, Nov. 14, 9:15 to 10 a.m., coffee with Principal Gerde in auditorium. • Thursdays through November, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY • Friday, Nov. 7, dads drop off and coffee day. • Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., PTA meeting in library. • Tuesday, Nov. 11, no classes — Veterans Day. • Thursday, Nov. 13, attendance awards. SACRED HEART • Today, Nov. 6, noon dismissal; 1 to 7 p.m., report card conferences. • Friday, noon dismissal; staff meeting. • Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2nd-graders to San Diego Zoo. • Thursday, Nov. 13, 4th-graders to Medieval Times in Buena Park. • Friday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to noon, jog-a-thon at Robb Field. • Monday, Nov. 17, hearing re-screening. • Wednesday, Nov. 19, noon dismissal. • Nov. 20-21, no school — staff attends National Core Knowledge Conference. • Tuesday, Nov. 25, progress reports online for grades 4-8. • Wednesday, Nov. 26, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church. • Nov. 27-28, no school — Thanksgiving vacation. SILVER GATE • Tuesday, Nov. 11, no classes — Veterans Day. • Friday, Nov. 14, Western barbecue lunch. • Nov. 17-21, minimum days for parent/teacher conferences. • Friday, Nov. 21, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of 2nd- through 4th-graders. • Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving break. SUNSET VIEW • Today, Nov. 6, Dia de los Muertes for kindergarten through 2nd-grade classes. • Today, Nov. 6, 9 a.m., PTA meeting in auditorium; 5:30 p.m., Family Art Night in cafeteria. • Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sunset View holiday boutique and home-cooked spaghetti dinner featuring gifts, books, toys, jewelry, candy and other items. The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. • Tuesday, Nov. 11, no classes — Veterans Day. • Wednesday, Nov. 12, principal’s coffee in auditorium. • Thursday, Nov. 13, 1:45 p.m., SSC meeting in library. • Friday, Nov. 14, 9:10 a.m., flag ceremony by 4th-graders. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Today, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., PTG meeting. • Friday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; 12:15 p.m. dismissal; SkeDaddle fundraiser orders due; Power Struggles Workshop RSVP due. • Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Barnes & Noble bookfair at 3150 Rosecrans Place. • Nov. 10, Nov. 12-14, parent conferences. • Nov. 10, 12, 13, 2 p.m. dismissal. • Tuesday, Nov. 11, no school — Veterans Day. • Friday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; 12:15 pm. dismissal. • Monday, Nov. 17. 6 to 7:45 p.m., Power Struggles Workshop. WARREN-WALKER • Saturday, Nov. 15, 4 to 5:30 p.m., open house for families of prospective 6th- through 8th-grade students. SENIORS Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free support group for those with Parkinson’s Disease and caregivers. The event is held at the resource center, 3475 Kenyon St. For information, call (619) 221-3779. Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts “Balance Screening/Fall Prevention. The free event takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts chamber music ensembles featuring brass, pianos, strings, percussion and various combinations. The event is free and takes place at Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Nov. 13-16 and Nov. 20, various times, Point Loma Nazarene University hosts student-based performance of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14, 15 and 20; 10 a.m. on Nov. 14; 2 p.m. on Nov. 16. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and military. For more information, call (619) 849-2325. Sunday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Concert Series featuring Irish singer/songwriter/master guitarist Gerry O’ Beirne at the Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Tickets for the event are $18. For reservations and information, call (858) 689-2266, or visit [email protected].