POLITICAL
Thursday, May 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m., League of Women Voters sponsors “Civic Symposium” with city, labor and independent financial experts, who will discuss San Diego’s financial problems. The event takes place at the San Diego Concourse, City Hall, 202 C St. in the Silver Room. Tickets are $15 by e-mailing [email protected], or $20 at the door. For more information, call (858) 483-8696.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to noon, the Point Loma Rotary Club will use it’s “Rotarians at Work Day” to assist the Ocean Beach Community Development Corporation to clean up the entryway into Ocean Beach. Volunteers are being sought. The project begins at the corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. For more information, call (914) 837-7047.
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 and Point Loma Garden Club Plant Sale to benefit Rady’s craniofacial services program. The event includes self-guided 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. Members of both the Point Loma Garden Club and Point Loma Garden Walk will act as docents for the tours. For more information, call (619) 225-0459, or visit www.pointlomagardenwalk.com. or www.plgc.org.
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. to noon, the Kiwanis Club of Point Loma hosts its annual Pancake and Egg Breakfast to generate proceeds for various projects for children and youth of Point Loma. The event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Lodge, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. For more information, call (619) 226-1040.
Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., five members of the Point Loma Artists will open their homes to present the organization’s annual artists tour, featuring 18 local artists. The free event will feature art demonstrations, guest artists, refreshments and a variety of art for display and for sale. There is no entry fee, but a portion of all sales goes to support art outreach projects of Point Loma Artists. For maps or information, call (619) 223-1659, (619) 818-8760, or visit www.pointlomaartists.com.
Sunday, May 11, 12:40 p.m., second annual Mother’s Day Stand for a Better World to promote world peace and justice. The free event takes place along Sunset Cliffs at the intersection of Froude Street and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. The “stand in silence” ceremony begins at 1 p.m. and lasts five minutes. For more information, call (619) 758-1668, (619) 507-1812 or e-mail [email protected].
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 www.parentpage.org/catwalk08.
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 a health fair, educational presentations, cancer screenings, survivors’ stories and family activities. For more information, visit www.cancersurvivorshipsd.com.
HEALTH
Today, April 24, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., West City Center Continuing Education hosts San Diego Blood Bank’s Bloodmobile, 3249 Fordham St. in parking lot. For more information, call (800) 469-7322, or visit www.sandiegoblood-bank.org.
Friday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Roel Construction hosts San Diego Blood Bank’s Bloodmobile, 3366 Kurtz St. in parking lot. For more information, call (800) 469-7322, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Tuesday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts Meet the Pharmacist Day, an opportunity to have medications reviewed by a pharmacist. The free event takes place at the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. Reservation required for free lunch. For more information, call (877) 926-8300.
SCHOOLS
Correia Elementary
“¢ Monday, May 13 through Wednesday, May 14, First Friday Music Club sponsors Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Brian Lynch, who will participate in workshops, rehearsals and a master class. Students will have an opportunity to perform with Lynch during the master class at 6 p.m. at the Dana Middle School auditorium. The opportunity is made possible by a grant from the Ryan Family Charitable Foundation.
Dana Elementary
“¢ Today, April 24, Dana Pride Day, Crazy Hair Day and bake sale.
“¢ Friday, May 23, 7 to 9 p.m., 5th- and 6th-graders perform “Bye-Bye Birdie” at the Dana Middle School Ann Trip Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased by visiting showbiz.com.
Loma Portal
“¢ Today, April 24, sales of school Logo Wear; prices range from $8 to $25.
“¢ Today, April 24, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., annual jog-a-thon on campus. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Through April, tickets on sale for third annual Home and Garden Tour involving 10 homes. For tickets, call (619) 223-1683, or visit www.lomaportalelementary.com.
“¢ Through April, registration for incoming kindergarteners.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Today, April 24, Bank Day; 6 to 7:30 p.m., Family Science Night in auditorium.
“¢ Tuesday, April 29, kindergarten theater and 1st-grade bake sale.
“¢ Thursday, May 1, Bank Day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, April 24, 8 a.m., All-School Mass at Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Friday, April 25, no school.
Silver Gate
“¢ Friday, April 25, 8 a.m., principal’s chat with parents of kindergartners and 1st-graders; 6 p.m., silent auction in Bay View Room.
Sunset View
“¢ Friday, April 25, 8:45 a.m., flag ceremony, “Responsibility.”
“¢ Wednesday, April 30, 8:45 a.m., April Outstanding Student Awards.
“¢ Wednesday, April 30, 4th-grade spring/promotion pictures.
“¢ Wednesday, April 30, 3 to 9 p.m., dinner at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza fundraiser.
“¢ Thursday, May 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., blood drive in auditorium.
“¢ Thursday, May 1, 9 a.m., PTA meeting in auditorium.
“¢ Thursday, May 1, 4 p.m., Sail Ho Golf Tournament.
Warren-Walker
“¢ Friday, April 25, 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., 3rd-grade Poetry Slam; students recite original and published poetry.
“¢ Today, April 24 and Friday, April 25, 4th-graders to Sacramento.
“¢ Saturday, May 3, Parents Association Parent Party at Paradise Point Resort.
Word-Wide ESL Institute
“¢ Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m., advanced Spanish;
“¢ Third Saturday of every month, Word-Wide German Club meets.
For more information, call (619) 222-6411, or e-mail [email protected].
SPORTS
Peninsula Soccer League begins fall registration:
“¢ Sunday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Robb Field, 2525 Bacon St. in Ocean Beach.
“¢ Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sport Chalet, 3695 Midway Drive in Point Loma.
“¢ Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sport Chalet, Midway Drive.
“¢ Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Robb Field, PSL Clubhouse.
“¢ Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Robb Field, PSL Clubhouse.
“¢ Wednesday, June 11, 4 to 8 p.m., Robb Field, PSL Clubhouse.
“¢ Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 4 to 8 p.m., Robb Field, PSL Clubhouse.
Costs for signups through May are $170 for under-8 through under-19; $140 for under-5 and under-6 Micro.
For more information, call (619) 225-1112, or visit www.peninsulasoccer.org.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, May 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m., San Diego Writers Ink hosts “Writing at Sunset Workshop” with Jan D. Wellik along Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach. Members $25, nonmembers $30. Online registration required by visiting www.sandiegowriters.-org/programs_workshops_naturewriting.htm.
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 information, call (619) 291-4903, or visit www.fiestaoldtown.com.
Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m., Rhapsody at the Point, a benefit for the Point Loma High School music program. Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction at 6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m., concert honoring piano teacher Alice Crill, featuring pianist Bryan Verhoye playing “Rhapsody in Blue” with PLHS musicians. The event takes place at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets are $40 and available now. For more information, call (619) 223-3121, ext. 4457, or visit www.plhsfaa.-org/eprocess_rhapsody2008.html.
Saturday, May 17, 1 to 2 p.m., San Diego River Day presents free “Writing in the Garden Workshop” with Jan D. Wellik at the Point Loma Native Plant Garden, corner of Greene and Soto streets. The event is free. For more information, visit www.sandiegoriver.org.
Through May 25, Visions Art Quilt Gallery presents upcoming exhibition “Transformations 07: Reverberations,” a traveling exhibit featuring 24 nationally known quilt artists. The event is sponsored by the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Storrs, Conn., whose mission is to promote the contemporary quilt as an art form. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org.
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].
Saturday, May 31, Newport Nights ” Ocean Beach’s monthly co-op art walk, 4800 to 5000 block of Newport Avenue. For information, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.newportnights.org.
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.
VENUES
Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave., (619) 276-3993
Wednesday, May 7, 9 p.m., SPiN performs.
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
Friday, May 9, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Kathy Griffin performs. Tickets are $70.