POLITICAL
Wednesday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Project Review Commitee of the Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) meets at a new location, 2750 Womble St. in the first-floor lobby conference room, Liberty Station. The Project Review Comittee normally meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month. For more information, visit www.pcpb.net.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Audubon Society hosts a restoration work party at the San Diego River as part 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 in conjunction with River Days 2008 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.
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m., Friends of Dog Beach hosts Dog Beach Cleanup in conjunction with River Days 2008. Participants are asked to meet at the entrance to Dog Beach at the end of Voltaire Street. For more information, call (619) 523- 1700, or visit www.projectpac-ific.org/beaches.html.
Sunday, May 11, 9 a.m., a festive, colorful parade will kick off Point Loma’s 98th annual Festa do Espirito Santo, the oldest religious celebration in San Diego. The parade winds from the Portuguese Hall though Point Loma to St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church for an 11 a.m. Festa Mass. Here, the 2008 Festa queen and her court will be crowned. For more information, visit www.upses.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].
Wednesday, May 14, 4 p.m., Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts a talk by Laura Preble, a local author, high school teacher and musician. Preble will discuss her new book, “The Queen Geek Social Club,” and will answer questions, sell and sign her book. The free event will take place at the library’s community room, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1639, or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday, May 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ocean Beach Historical Society hosts OB Exposed! Photo Exhibit and Contest. Entries needed by May 9 and may be dropped off at James Gang Graphics, 1931 Bacon St., Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit and contest itself takes place May 15 at the Masonic Center, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 225-1753.
Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m. to midnight, High Tech High Parents Association hosts fourth annual fund raising 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’ topic will be “Balance, Love and Discipline.” The workshop takes place at the library, 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.
Tuesday, June 3, 6 to 8:30, the Social Studies Department of Point Loma High School hosts a banquet to honor student achievement in history. Tickets for the dinner are $18, although students in need of financial assistance will be sponsored. The event takes place at the Bali Hai Restaurant, 2230 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, contact Patrick McElhaney at (619) 223-3121, ext. 5018.
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
Monday, May 12, 8 a.m to 1:30 p.m., Point Loma High School hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Thursday, May 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening at St. Peters by the Sea, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. No appointments are necessary and the public is welcome. For more information, call (800) 827-4277, or visit www.sharp.com.
Wednesday, May 21, 2 to 7 p.m., Rite Aid hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at 4840 Niagara St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
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 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Parent/Child Book Club.
“¢ Friday, May 9, Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dana Association meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, May 14, pre-algebra testing for 6th-graders.
“¢ Thursday, May 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Spring Open House.
“¢ 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 showboxoffice.com.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Today, May 8, Logo Wear available every Thursday; prices range from $8 to $25.
“¢ Today, May 8, pre-kindergarten playdate.
“¢ Today, May 8 and Friday, May 9, Teacher Appreciation Week concludes.
“¢ Friday, May 9, 9:15 to 10 a.m., coffee talk for parents with Principal Gerde in library.
“¢ Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Annual Home and Garden Tour and Craft Fair, featuring 10 homes and gardens in the Loma Portal community. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling (619) 223-1683, or visit www.lomaportalelementary.com.
“¢ Throughout May, registration forms available to register new kindergartners.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Thursday, May 8, Bank Day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish; 4 p.m., SeaWorld event.
“¢ Monday, May 12, kindergartners to Birch Aquarium.
“¢ Tuesday, May 13, 4th-graders host bake sale; 6 p.m., PTA board meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, May 14, kindergarten tours; 2nd-grade theater.
“¢ Thursday, May 15, Bank Day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, 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
“¢ Wednesday, May 14, testing window ends.
“¢ Thursday, May 15, 3:30 p.m., SSC.
“¢ Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m., kindergarten play in auditorium.
SPORTS
Peninsula Soccer League begins fall registration:
“¢ 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.
Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m., Rhapsody on 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.plhs-faa.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.sandiego-ballet.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
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.
SOMA Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Wednesday, May 28, 7 p.m., My American Heart performs; Tickets are $12 in advance.