COMMUNITY/CIVIC July 31, noon to 1:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board’s Airport Committee at 2835 Perry Road at Liberty Station. The agenda may be accessed by visiting www.pcpb.net. For more information, call (619) 224-1527. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1 to 3 p.m., Andy Friedenberg hosts “Behind the Scenes in the Motion Picture Industry & Award-Winning Short Films.” The free event takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Thursday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m., Skyhunters present live birds of prey at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. Thursday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m., puppetry by Icarus Puppet Company at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1 to 3 p.m., author Destry Ramey will read and sign her new children’s picture book “Why Am I Dark?” The book is the second in the Adventures of Hunter and Ramona Pug series. The event takes place at the Young at Art Children’s Art Center, 1821 Cable St. Kim Howell, a longtime Ocean Beach resident and owner of the art center, will be featured as the book’s illustrator. For more information, call (619) 459-1955, or visit www.youngatart.biz or www.pugadventureseries.com. Mondays through Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m., craft time for children at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. SCHOOLS ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Monday, Aug. 3, deadline to include items in SCBA summer mailing. • Friday, Sept. 11, second annual golf tournament at Sail Ho Golf Course. For more information, call (619) 218-3042. WARREN-WALKER • Aug. 10-17, Animal Adventures Camp for grades 3-8. • Aug. 17-21, Marine & Freshwater Biology Camp. • Through Aug. 21, summer camp for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. WORDWIDE LANGUAGE CENTERS • Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pier Poets & Writers Performance Workshop, a continuation of OB Writers Group and Poetry Unlimited. The event takes place at 4843 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 222-6411, or e-mail [email protected]. • Thursday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m., 2009 Guest Speaker Series features Noah Tafolia, documentary filmmaker of the “Wonderland” series airing regularly on KPBS television. For more information, call (619) 222-6411, or e-mail [email protected]. HEALTH Tuesday, Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CSC hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile in the parking lot area, 4045 Hancock St. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Rite Aid hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile in the parking lot area, 4840 Niagara St. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. SENIORS Tuesday, Aug. 4, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Healthcare Senior Resource Center hosts a free blood pressure screening at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. For more information, call (858) 827-4277, or visit www.sharp.com. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Healthcare Senior Resource Center hosts a free blood pressure screening at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1145 Evergreen St. For more information, call (858) 827-4277, or visit www.sharp.com. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Healthcare Senior Resource Center hosts a free session on “Wills and Trusts” at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277, or visit www.sharp.com. SPORTS Through Friday, July 31, the Point Loma Soccer Association holds fall registration for local youth. Costs are $80 for Micro Division (4- and 5-year-olds); $105 for Under 8 Division; and $124 for Under 10 through Under 12 divisions. For information and forms, visit www.plsa4kix.org. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through July 31, Malashock Dance School, in conjunction with the Peninsula YMCA, hosts a Kids Summer Dance Camp for children ages 9 to 12. The half-day programs engage in multiple dance styles while learning to improvise, create and appreciate various styles of movement. The event culminates with a performance for family and friends on Friday, July 31. The cost of the camp ranges from $185 to $222 and takes place at Malashock Dance School at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Suite 202 at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 260-1622, or visit www.peninsula.ymca.org. Friday, July 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market hosts the “People’s Summer Art Show & Artists’ Reception,” featuring selected works by artists from the Creative Arts Consortium and student “recycled art” from Ocean Beach Elementary School. The free event also features music and food, and the show runs through December at OB People’s Market, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387 or visit www.obpeoplesfood.coop. Friday, July 31, 6 to 8 p.m., the third of five installments of the free Point Loma Concert Series, featuring Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra. The concert series takes place at Point Loma Park, corner of Catalina Boulevard and Varona Street. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org. Through July, San Diego Watercolor Society presents “By Dawn’s Early Light” exhibition with original artwork by local artists. The free exhibition takes place at the society, 2825 Dewey Road in the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Sundays. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdwc.org. Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., the first of five installments of the free Summer Movies Series at Liberty Station. The night will feature “Grease,” shown on a big-screen TV under the stars at the Sail Ho Golf Course of NTC Landing. The family friendly movies are all rated PG (except the Aug. 23 show, which is PG-13). Participants are invited to check out the shops at Liberty Station to grab to-go cuisine before setting up their blankets and lawn chairs at the movie site. For more information, call (619) 987-6658, or visit www.libertystation.com. Monday, Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m., the last of four installments of “Music at Dusk Concert Series” featuring an invitation to dance with Kevin Esposito. The concert series takes place in the Westminster Theatre of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3598 Talbot St. A free-will offering takes place at intermission. For more information, call (619) 223- 3193, or visit westminstersd.org. Aug. 3-7, noon to 4 p.m. daily, Band at the Beach Music Camp, an instrumental music enclave for grades 7 through 12. Two years’ music experience required. A free concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 at Correia Middle School, 4302 Valeta St. Tuition is $170. For more information, call (619) 222-3065, or visit www.bandatthebeach.org. Aug. 5-9, various times, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents “Zing Zang Zoom” at the San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. This is the 139th edition of “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Show times and dates are: Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 9, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prices range from $17.50 to $83.50. For ticket information, call (619) 220-TIXS, or visit www.sandiegoarena.com. Friday, Aug. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., the fourth of five installments of the free Point Loma Concert Series, featuring Hot August Night. The concert series takes place at Point Loma Park, corner of Catalina Boulevard and Varona Street. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org. Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m., the second of five installments of the free Summer Movies Series at Liberty Station. The night will feature “Kung Fu Panda,” shown on a big-screen TV under the stars at Ingram Plaza. The family-friendly movies are rated PG (except the Aug. 23 show, which is PG-13). Participants are invited to check out the shops at Liberty Station to grab to-go cuisine before setting up their blankets and lawn chairs at the movie site. For more information, call (619) 987-6658, or visit www.libertystation.com. Friday, Aug. 14, 6 to 8 p.m., the last of five installments of the free Point Loma Concert Series, featuring Soul Persuaders. The concert series takes place at Point Loma Park, corner of Catalina Boulevard and Varona Street. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org. Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m., the third of five installments of the free Summer Movies Series at Liberty Station. The night will feature “Field of Dreams,” shown on a big-screen TV under the stars at the South Promenade. The family friendly movies are all rated PG (except the Aug. 23 show, which is PG-13). Participants are invited to check out the shops at Liberty Station to grab to-go cuisine before setting up their blankets and lawn chairs at the movie site. For more information, call (619) 987-6658, or visit www.libertystation.com. Through Aug. 16, Visions Art Quilt Gallery at the NTC?Promenade in Liberty Station hosts a new environmentally inspired exhibition, “Seeing Green: Visions of a Changing Planet.” The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org. VENUES Desi N Friends, 2734 Lytton St., (619) 224-6409 • Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., live music by Jerry Gontang and the gang. No cover. Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 • Friday, July 31, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Jim Gaffigan performs. Tickets are $45. • Sunday, Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m., Hippiefest. Performing are The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie and Chuck Negrom (formerly of Three Dog Night), Felix Cavaliere (formerly of the Rascals); and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland. Tickets are $70. • Friday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., Alan Parsons Live Project performs. Tickets are $50. • Monday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m., Diana Krall performs. Tickets are $99. • Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Lyle Lovett performs. Tickets are $75. • Thursday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Jackson Browne performs. Tickets are $85.
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