COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., OB Oktoberfest at the OB Pier parking lot at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 224-4906, or visit www.oboktoberfest.com.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts its Fall Festival with activities for adults and children. For more information, call (619) 849-2388, or visit www.pointloma.edu/fallfestival.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m., the Business Exchange Club and Exit Stepping Stone Realty host a luncheon to honor a San Diego Police Department volunteer for service to the community. Keynote speaker is Chief William Lansdowne. Tickets are $34. Event to be held at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, 2150 Harbor Drive. For more information, call (619) 258-8674.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., The Friends of the Hervey Family/Point Loma Branch Library present the performance of “The Apollo of Bellac,” by Jean Giraudoux. Event takes place in the community room of the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts “Baby Read-Aloud Basics” with specialist Barbara Ramirez. Event takes place in the community room of the library, 3701 Voltaire St. Reservations required. For more information, call Lynne Russo at (619) 531-1539, or register in person downstairs at the Youth Services Librarian’s Reference Desk.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ocean Beach MainStreet Association hosts 2007 OBMA Awards Celebration to honor contributors in the local business community. Event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Lodge, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 224-4906.
Sunday, Oct. 28, Step Out to Fight Diabetes (formerly America’s Walk for Diabetes) fund-raising walk. Event takes place at Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station. For more information, call (888) DIABETES, or visit www. www.diabetes.org.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach offers classes in tai chi taught by certified instructor Sherlie Miller. Classes take place at the church, 4776 Saratoga Ave. For more information, call (619) 224-2746, or (858) 292-6284.
Thursdays through Nov. 15, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m., Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts series “Let’s Knit!” Events take place in the community room of the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
NATURE
Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., Friends of Famosa Slough hosts a bird walk to view a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Participants are asked to meet at the first bench on Famosa Boulevard, south of the intersection with West Point Loma Boulevard. For information about the free event, call (619) 224-4591.
ENVIRONMENT
Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free electronics recycling drive for monitors, CRT and plasma screens, printers, copiers, fax machines, keyboards and other electronic waste. For more information about Creation Care Week, call (619) 849-2457, or e-mail [email protected].
Friday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., the San Diego Housing Federation sponsors the 16th annual Affordable Housing and Community Development Conference with a theme of “It’s Easy Being Green.” Even takes place at Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Registration fees vary. For more information, call (619) 239-6693, or visit www.housingsandiego.org/events_conference.php.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zero Waste San Diego partners with Ocean Beach Community Development Committee, Ocean Beach Town Council and the city’s Environmental Services Department to host OB Community Cleanup and Recycling Event next to Robb Field in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (858) 694-7000. For information on volunteering, e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Zero Waste San Diego hosts four popular environmental films for a free public viewing. Event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit www.zerowastesandiego.org.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m., San Diego Coastkeeper hosts California Paddle for Plastics 2007, a paddle-out and beach cleanup at the Ocean Beach Pier, Veterans Plaza. The event promotes the plastic-free ocean campaign. For more information, call (619) 758-7743.
SCHOOLS
Dana Middle School
Oct. 14-19, 5th-graders to Balboa Park, group 3.
Oct. 14-19- 6th-graders to Camp Palomar, group 3.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., ELAC meeting at St. Judes.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, Dana Pride Day and Western barbecue.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 4 to 5:30 p.m., School Site Council meeting.
Thursday, Oct 18, bake sale; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., GATE Parent meeting.
Friday, Oct. 19, Dana Pride Day, pledges for Oct. 25 jog-a-thon.
Monday, Oct. 22-26, Red Ribbon Week.
Dewey Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 11, 4:30 to 6 p.m., open house.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 25, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., fall festival.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Oct.11 and Friday, Oct. 12, book fair continues in the auditorium.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 11, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., TCBY ice cream social and Scholastic Book Fair. New principal available for meetings at 6 p.m.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 12, class pictures taken. Make-ups are Oct. 18.
“¢ Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., “Dinner Studio Loma Portal Day.” Visit www.dinnerstudio.com, or call (619) 225-8115.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6 to 7 p.m., PTA meeting in library.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m., Klassic Kids hosts 2nd annual “Lights On After School Program” in the Auditorium. Guest speaker is District 2 Councilman Kevin Faulconer. Booths will be set up representing various afterschool programs.
“¢ Through October, every Friday is “Spirit Friday.” To obtain a Loma Portal T-shirt or sweatshirt, call (619) 223-1683.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Today, Oct. 11, Bank Day; 5 to 8 p.m. Back to School Night.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 12, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Family Friday “Everyone is a Reader” training program.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1:15 p.m., kindergarten bake sale and Westwind brass assembly.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 17, theater workshops for grades 3 and 4.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18, 12:30 p.m., Bank Day and academic chess.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 11, 3rd-graders visit Natural History Museum.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 16, progress reports posted online for grades 4 through 8.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18, 4th-graders visit Medieval Times in Buena Park; 8th-graders serve dinner at StandUp for Kids Center.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 22, no school because of teacher inservice.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1st-graders visit the Pinery Pumpkin Farm.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, 3rd-graders visit Bates Nut Farm.
Sunset View Elementary
“¢ Saturday, Oct. 27, 4 to 7 p.m., 49th annual Halloween Carnival with costume contests, haunted house, game booths, cake decorating, arts and crafts, and “slime booth.” Volunteers also needed from grades 5 through 12. Time is credited toward community service hours. For information, e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Through October, schoolwide recycling contest. Items to be recycled include: all ink cartridges (except Epson brand, no toner cartridges), laptops, keyboards, cell phones, digital camera, IPODs and DVDs. Individuals or businesses may drop off items at the school office.
Warren-Walker School
“¢ Friday, Oct. 12, 1st-graders visit fire station.
“¢ Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m., Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Diabetes, UCSD School of Medicine lawn.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 15, 3 and 4 p.m., flag football versus Parker School.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 15, 3 and 4 p.m., girls volleyball at home against Rancho Santa Fe.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 17, lower school vision screening.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7:45 to 9:15 a.m., coffee with the head at middle school.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 17, 8:30 to 10 a.m., coffee with the heads, 3rd- and 5th-grade parents.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 17, kindergartners visit fire station.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 17, 3:15 and 4:15 p.m., flag football at home against Bishop’s.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m., cross-country versus Parker away.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18, 8:30 to 10 a.m., coffee with the heads, 1st- and 2nd-grade parents.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m., 4th-grade play for family and friends.
Point Loma High
“¢ Today, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., workshop in the PAC.
“¢ Today, Oct. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., college representatives to provide information to potential college-bound students.
SENIORS
Monday, Oct. 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts “Stroke Smart Education and Screening.” Lecture and screening are free. Event takes place at the Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd. #2. Registration required. For information, call (800) 827-4277.
Thursday, Oct. 18, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts blood pressure screening. Event is free and no registration is required. Screening takes place at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
Thursday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free “Senior Health and Safety Fair,” including screenings, information, Vial of Life, flu shots ($2 donation optional), advance directives for healthcare and more. Event takes place at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
SPORTS
Friday, Oct. 12, USA Freestyle Martial Arts hosts a free, 7-week instructional session for physically challenged children ages 6 to 16 called Karate STARS (Super Talented and Really Sharp). Classes take place at 3125-A Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 224-9600, or visit www.dragonkick.com.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beach Tennis San Diego hosts “Beach Tennis “” Try It” at the Ocean Beach volleyball courts. The Barnes Tennis Center will also offer free beach tennis court time. For more information, visit www.beachtennis-sandiego.com.
Saturdays through Oct. 31, 9 to 10:30 a.m., The Rock Church offers free mixed martial arts classes through the Right Cross Mixed Martial Arts ministry. Training held at Knockout Fitness, 1231 Camino del Rio South. Additional classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lord’s Gym, 4153 Market St. For more information, call (619) 226-7625, or visit www.therocksandiego.org.
HEALTH
Friday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will visit the Souplantation, 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2 to 6 p.m., the Herb Club of San Diego, the local chapter of the American Herbalist Guild and retail sponsor Coastal Sage Gardening will host a free Ocean Beach Herb Day Festival as part of the greater National Herb Day. The event takes place in the parking lot of Coastal Sage Gardening, 3685 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 223-5229 or (619) 527-4030.
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile hosts blood drive at Roel Construction, 3366 Kurtz St., Sports Arena. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Sunday, Nov. 4, noon to 4 p.m., Reproductive Wellness, an integrative fertility treatment center in San Diego, hosts Reproductive Health and Fertility Expo at Marina Village, 1936 Quivera Way. Event raises money for the National Infertility Association RESOLVE program in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week. For more information, call (877) 843-7100, or visit www.reproductivewellness.com.
BUSINESS
Sunday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Souplantation hosts pajama party in honor of National Pajama Month, 3960 West Point Loma Blvd. Children 12 and under who arrive in their pajamas receive a free breakfast with the purchase of an adult meal. For more information, call (888) 374-8360, or visit www.souplantation.com.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., poet Jean Janzen will read from her works during the annual Evening of Poetry at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Crill Performance Hall. Free admission. For more information, call (619) 849-2297.
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Hervey Family/Point Loma Branch Library hosts ensemble members of the San Diego Opera, who will sing arias from Mozart’s classic opera “The Magic Flute” in full costume. The event is free at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Music presents the Concert Band Tour Concert. The event is free at Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Dr. For more information, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/musiccalendar.
Through Oct. 28, New Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts a reception to launch a new monthlong exhibit titled “Three Voices/Three Visions,” featuring the quiltwork of artists Elizabeth Barton, Katie Pasquini-Masopust and Fran Skiles. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org.
Mondays through Dec. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers, a community choir rehearses in the community room of the Hervey Family/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The public is welcome to listen or participate. The choir particularly seeks male singers. For further information, call artistic director Sarah Suhonen at (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].
Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market Friday Night Music, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387, or visit www.obpeoplesfood.coop.
VENUES:
Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Saturday, Oct. 27, Grateful Dead tribute band Cubensis.
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Friday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 14, varying times, “Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour.” Tickets range from $16.50 to $51.50. For more information, visit www.sandiegoarena.com.
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18/Friday, Oct. 19, Grammy-nominated singer Keali’i Reichel.
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Today, Oct. 11, GWAR joins “Viva La Bands 2007 Tour.”
“¢ Saturday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. Horse the Band performs with Between the Buried and Me. Tickets are $13 in advance or $14 at the door.