POLITICAL
Today, July 17, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board. Agenda posted 72 hours in advance at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, the site of the meeting, 3701 Voltaire St. For information, call (619) 222-2240, or visit www.pcpb.net.
Sunday, July 20, 4 p.m., the Point Loma Democratic Club hosts a regular meeting with special guest City Attorney Mike Aguirre. The free event also features light refreshments. For more information, call (619) 222-7230.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Today, July 17, 7 p.m., Ocean Beach Historical Society hosts local surfer, artist and author Cher Pendarvis and special guests from the original Sunset Surfers, who will talk about the early days of surfing in Ocean Beach. The regular meeting of the historical society takes place at the Point Loma Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 225-1753.
Today, July 17, 10 to 11 a.m., Live Bubble show for children at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m., the Ocean Beach Historical Society hosts an Ocean Beach Historical Walk with a bonus tour of the “Hidden Garden.” Participants are asked to meet at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. The cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members. For more information, call (619) 225-1753.
Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to noon, the San Diego Audubon Society hosts a volunteer habitat restoration event at the San Diego River. The work will take place at the river segment that extends from Interstate 5 west to the river mouth along the south edge of Mission Bay Park. For more information, call (858) 273-5242 or (619) 682-7200.
Sunday, July 27, Jean Isaacs’ San Diego Dance Theater hosts auditions for the 10th annual Trolley Dances. The group is looking for 40 additional dancers. The pay for successful auditioners is $300 and performances are set for Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5. For more information, call (619) 225-1803, or visit www.sandiegodancethea-ter.org.
Tuesdays in July, 10 to 10:45 a.m., preschool storytime at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
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]; Joanne Bovee Hickey at (619) 222-6649; or Joan Jefferson Reynolds at (619) 223-7313, e-mail [email protected].
RELIGION
Week of July 21 through July 25, Point Loma Community Presbyterian, also known as the Red Brick Church, hosts Vacation Bible School, helping re-create the Holy Land for youngsters ages 4 to 12. The cost of the event is $40. For more information, call (619) 223-1633. For registration forms online, visit www.pointlomachurch.org.
SPORTS
Saturday, Aug. 2, International Game Fish Association (IFGA) and the San Diego Sportfishing Council host the sixth annual Shelter Island Tournament, Young Angler Tournament Series ” a free event for children ages 6 to 15. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the derby takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event takes place at 1776 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 234-8793, or visit www.sportfishing.org.
Friday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to noon, Point Loma High School Football Boosters host 2nd annual golf classic at Sail Ho Golf Course on Rosecrans Street to benefit the PLHS sports program. Cost is $40 for individuals and $80 per team. Entries must be made by July 9. To obtain a form or for more information, call (619) 291-3377.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Through July 28, 10 a.m. to noon, Sarah Suhonen, director of the Peninsula Singers, hosts five-week class on songwriting and performing for teens. The event will focus on writing and performing original material. The cost of the event is $249 at the A.R.T.S. facility, 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106 in the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 804-6079.
Through July 25, San Diego Watercolor Society presents an exhibition of original watercolor paintings entitled “Red, White & Blue,” featuring about 100 paintings created by society members both for display and for sale. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Friday, July 18, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the first of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone. 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].
July 21 through July 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Peninsula Singers hosts a musical theater summer workshop for students age 9 to 16, focusing on singing, acting and choreography, including group numbers and performing solos. The cost of the event is $179. The event takes place at the A.R.T.S. facility, 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106 in the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].
Friday, July 25, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the second of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Big Rig Deluxe. 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.plcon-certs.org or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., San Diego Dance Theater presents summer workshop concert featuring new choreography and repertory from Jean Isaacs’ San Diego Dance Theater and Malashock Dance. General admission is $12; admission for seniors and students is $10. The location of the event is yet to be determined. For more information, call (619) 225-1803, or visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org.
Through July 27, the latest exhibit, “Material Guys,” is on display at Visions Art Quilt Gallery. The exhibit will feature the quilt work of male artists. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road in the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org.
Friday, Aug. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the third of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Soul Persuaders. 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].
Friday, Aug. 8, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the fourth of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring The Screamin’ Primas. 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].
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].
VENUES
Cane’s Bar and Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-1780
“¢ Friday, July 25, 9 p.m., Junior Reid & the Reggae Angels perform. For more information, visit www.canesbarandgrill.com.

Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Today, July 17 and Friday, July 18, 6:30 p.m., Hippiefest begins with Jack Bruce of Cream, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Melanie, and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland and Jonathan Edwards. Tickets are $75.
“¢ Tuesday, July 22, 8 p.m., Feist performs. Tickets are $45.