POLITICAL
Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., special meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board for the purpose of reviewing the board’s bylaws in preparation for presentation to the full board. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting at 3115 Loma Rivera Drive in the Loma Rivera Clubhouse. For more information, call board chair D. Wylie at (619) 523-9180.
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board will hold a project review meeting at the Loma Rivera Clubhouse at 3115 Loma Rivera Drive in the Loma Rivera Clubhouse. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting. For information, call Project Review Committee chair Jay Shumaker at (619) 222-8482.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Diego Master Gardener Association and UC Cooperative Extension host “Timely Tips for Fall Gardeners.” Event includes multiple classes and takes place at the Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivera Way. For more information, call (858) 694-2859, or visit www.mastergardenerssandiego.org.
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, 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 Landsdowne. 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.
RELIGION
Today, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., St. Peters by the Sea Lutheran Church celebrates the feast of Francis of Assisi by hosting a blessing of the animals. Residents are encouraged to bring pets to the special outdoor service, corner of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Point Loma Avenue. For more information, call (619) 224-2894.
ENVIRONMENT
Oct. 1-7, Point Loma Nazarene University hosts annual Creation Care Week, including tours of the wastewater treatment facility in Point Loma, native plant walks and panel discussions. Other events include:
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Creation Care Fair with booths and information about the 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
“¢ Friday, Oct. 5, Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct 12, 5th-graders to Balboa Park.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct 12, 6th-graders to Camp Palomar.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dana Association meeting.
“¢ Thursday, Oct 11, bake sale, Parent/ Child Book Club.
“¢ Friday, Oct 12, Dana Pride Day.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 4, Dad’s Club meeting at Oggi’s Pizza at Liberty Station. RSVP to Jon Scadden at [email protected].
“¢ Oct. 8 through 12, book fair in auditorium.
“¢ Through October, every Friday is “Spirit Friday,” and students are encouraged to wear their Loma Portal T-shirts or sweatshirts. One may be obtained by calling (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Volunteers needed at the library to help shelve books or help students with book checkouts. Call Debbie at (619) 578-2851, or e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Volunteers needed for afternoon recess duty. Call (619) 223-1683 for information.
“¢ Reading volunteers needed for district-approved “Everyone-A-Reader” program. Call Christine Gilmore-McKay at (619) 223-4810, or e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Through October, 1:15 p.m. on Thursdays, 4th grade bake sales; 1:15 p.m. on Fridays, Klassic Kids snow cone sales.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m., National Lights On After School to promote awareness about after-school programs. Event to include guest speaker District 2 Councilman Kevin Faulconer.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Friday, Oct. 5, Kindergarten hearing screening.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 8, Book Fair begins.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 9, Picture Day; 6 p.m., PTA board meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 10, theater workshops for grades 3 and 4.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 11, Bank Day; 5 to 8 p.m. Back to School Night.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Friday, Oct. 5, Student Council Spirit Friday’s Mix-Up Day.
Sunset View Elementary
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. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., barbecue for 3rd- and 5th-graders at the lower school in Point Loma.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 5, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., girls volleyball at home against El Cajon Christian.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 8, holiday because of Columbus Day.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 9, 3 to 4 p.m., flag football against Jewish Academy.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 9 and Wednesday, Oct. 10, pictures days at lower school.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 10, 4th-grade parents meet regarding trip to Sacramento.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 10, 3:30 p.m., cross country team versus La Jolla Country Day at UCSD.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 10, 3 to 4 p.m., flag football at home against Horizon.
Point Loma High
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., workshop in the PAC.
“¢ Thursday, 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.
Monday, Oct. 22, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts “2008 Medicare and Drug Coverage Updates.” Event is free but registration is required. Program takes place at the Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd. #2. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
SPORTS
Beginning Friday, Oct. 5, 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
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.
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
Thursday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m., San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center hosts small business workshop. The free event focuses on construction safety awareness and takes place at Point Loma Nazarene University “” Mission Valley, 4007 Camino del Rio South, Suite 210. Reservations required. For more information, call (619) 285-7020, or visit www.ptac-sandiego.org/workshop.html.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Souplantation hosts pajama party in honor of National Pajama Month, 3960 West Point Loma Boulevard. 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
Friday, Oct. 5, 5 to 8 p.m., San Diego Watercolor Society hosts First Friday Reception and Awards to kick off the 27th International Exhibition running through Oct. 31. Show takes place at the society’s new location at NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105. The new location is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (619) 876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org.
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.
Portugalia restaurant, 4839 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, (619) 222-PORT
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Friday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., Norma Jean performs with Saosin, Alexisonfire, The Dear and Departed, and Envy on the Coast. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door.
“¢ Thursday, 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.