POLITICAL
Today, 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, 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.
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Audubon hosts a restoration work party at the San Diego River as pars of San Diego River Days 2008. The project will include weeding and continuing construction of a fence line for the coastal dune/strand habitat. The site of the work party will be along the San Diego 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.
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers needed for Friends of Famosa Slough cleanup to plant and care for California native plants, remove invasive exotic plants and clean up litter. Participants are asked to meet at the southwest corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard in the Ocean Beach/Point Loma area. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosaslough.org.
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.
Wednesday, May 21, 6 to 7 p.m., Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts free parenting workshop with Hilde Gross, a certified parent educator, family coach and professional speaker. Gross’s topic will be “Balance, Love and Discipline.” The workshop takes place at the libray, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1639, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, May 24, 8 a.m. to noon, Point Loma Eastern Star #490 will join sister chapters in San Diego County for “Sensational Saturday,” the collection of nonperishable food items for local food banks, and the collection of clothing and household goods for local domestic violence centers, along with care packages to send to military servicemen and women overseas. The drop-off point will be the East San Diego Masonic Temple at 7849 Tommy Drive. For more information, call (619) 223-0460.
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
Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center offers free blood pressure checks. No appointment necessary and the public is welcome. The event takes place at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
SCHOOLS
Correia Elementary
“¢ Monday, May 13 and 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, May 1, standardized testing; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., school tour.
“¢ Friday, May 2, Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Thursday, May 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Parent/Child Book Club.
“¢ 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.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Today, May 1, Bank Day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
“¢ Friday, May 2, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Meet and Greet the Sea assembly.
“¢ Tuesday, May 6, 1st-graders to tidepools; National Teachers Day.
“¢ Wednesday, May 7, kindergarten tours.
“¢ Thursday, May 8, Bank Day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish; 4 p.m., SeaWorld event.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Thursday, May 1, 3rd-graders to San Diego Symphony’s “World of Dance.”
“¢ Friday, May 2, noon dismissal; staff technology workshop.
“¢ May 5-9, free dress rehearsal all week for Rady Children’s Hospital Celebration of Champions.
“¢ Monday, May 5, 7 p.m., Principal’s Advisory Committee meeting in art lab.
“¢ Tuesday, May 6, 8:30 a.m., Parent Association Meeting in art lab.
“¢ Wednesday, May 7, 4th-graders take field trip to Union Bank; Blus in the Schools Program at Parish Hall.
“¢ Thursday, May 8, 2nd-graders to Museum of Man’s Native American program.
“¢ Friday, May 9, 9 to 11 a.m., all-school beach cleanup of Ocean Beach; noon dismissal.
“¢ Tuesday, May 13, 5th-graders to San Diego Museum of Arts’ renaissance art exhibit; progress reports online for grades 4 through 8.
“¢ Wednesday, May 14, grades 3 and 4 participate in History in a Trunk, Old Town tours.
“¢ Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Band concert in Parish Hall; 7th-graders serve dinner at StandUp for Kids Center.
“¢ Friday, May 16, noon dismissal.
“¢ Saturday, May 17, Family Fun Night.
“¢ Monday, May 19, 3rd-graders to Reuben Fleet Museum IMAX theater.
“¢ Tuesday, May 20, 4th-graders take train trip to San Juan Capistrano.
“¢ May 21-22, 6 p.m., Shakespeare Festival, dinner theater.
“¢ Friday, May 23, 11 a.m., staff versus 8th-graders softball game; noon dismissal.
“¢ Monday, May 26, Memorial Day “” no classes.
“¢ Thursday, May 29, 2nd-graders to Balboa Park’s Japanese Gardens.
“¢ Friday, May 30, 11 a.m., May crowning in Sacred Heart Church; last day of school for 8th-graders; noon dismissal.
Sunset View
“¢ Today, May 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., blood drive in auditorium.
“¢ Today, May 1, 9 a.m., PTA meeting in auditorium.
“¢ Today, May 1, 4 p.m., Sail Ho Golf Tournament.
“¢ Friday, May 2, 2:30 p.m., MARE kickoff; 6 to 10:30 p.m., Moonlight Madness.
Warren-Walker
“¢ Saturday, May 3, Parents Association Parent Party at Paradise Point Resort.
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
May 2-30, San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) hosts exhibit of original watercolor paintings entitled “Merrie Month of May.” Jurors are June Maxion and Kathy McChesney. An estimated 100 paintings created by SDWS members will be on display and for sale. First Friday reception is Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, 2825 Dewey Road, #105, at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. Regular gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
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. For more information, call (619) 284-1343.
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, 6 to 9 p.m., San Diego Ballet presents its annual fundraiser, “In Studio.” The event features a silent auction, live auction, balloon pop, drawings, guest entertainers and a special progressive performance involving participants. Tickets are $45 before May 12 and $55 after that date and at the door. The San Diego Ballet is a tenant of Dance Place San Diego,2650 Truxtun Road at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 294-7378, or visit www.sandiegoballet.org.
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.