POLÍTICO
Sunday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m., Point Loma Democratic Club hosts Nathan Gonzalez, a Middle East specialist and founder of Nation-andState.org. Gonzalez will discuss his current book. “Engaging Iran: The Rise of a Middle East Powerhouse and America’s Strategic Choice.” The event takes place at the Peninsula Community Room, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-7230.
COMUNIDAD/CÍVICO
El miércoles 24 de octubre, de 6:30 a 7:30 pm, la sucursal de la biblioteca de Hervey/Point Loma presenta "Fundamentos de lectura en voz alta para bebés" con la especialista Barbara Ramirez. El evento se lleva a cabo en el salón comunitario de la biblioteca, 3701 Voltaire St. Se requieren reservaciones. Para obtener más información, llame a Lynne Russo al (619) 531-1539, o regístrese en persona en la oficina de referencia del bibliotecario de servicios juveniles.

Jueves, 25 de octubre, de 6 a 8:30 pm, Ocean Beach MainStreet Association organiza la celebración de los premios OBMA 2007 para honrar a los contribuyentes en la comunidad empresarial local. El evento se lleva a cabo en Point Loma Masonic Lodge, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 224-4906.

Domingo, 28 de octubre, caminata de recaudación de fondos Step Out to Fight Diabetes (anteriormente America's Walk for Diabetes). El evento se lleva a cabo en Ingram Plaza en Liberty Station. Para obtener más información, llame al (888) DIABETES o visite www. www.diabetes.org.

Monday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m., Spooky Story Time, Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Thursday, Nov. 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Dia de los Muertos (Mexican Day of the Dead) fund-raiser to benefit Friends of Scott Foundation and Friends to Children with Cancer. Event to take place at Casa Guadalajara in Old Town, 4105 Taylor St. Cost $25. For more information or to RSVP by Oct. 23, e-mail [email protected], or call (619) 890-2828.

Thursday, Nov. 1, 3:30 p.m., Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts Ziggy, a local author/illustrator, who will give his first public reading of “Willa the Witch.” Event takes place in the community room of the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Friday, Nov. 2, deadline for national scholarship competition hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1392 and its Ladies Auxiliary in Ocean Beach. The contest is called “Voice of Democracy,” with a theme of “My Role in Honoring America’s Veterans.” The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12. Local awards for first, second and third place are $300, $200 and $100 U.S. savings bonds. For more information, call (619) 223-4882, or visit www.vfw.org (click on Voice of Democracy).
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to noon, FasTracKids of San Diego County and DS Action hosts sign language workshop at Kids Included Together’s National Training Center, 2820 Roosevelt Road, 2nd floor, at Liberty Station in Point Loma. A $30 donation is suggested to help DS Action and Rady’s Children’s Hospital open a Down Syndrome Center in Southern California.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts “Dueling Maringas” with Beverly Reese Darcy and Cathy George. Event is free at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Saturday, Nov. 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting at Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Paradise Road. The event will feature 20,000 colored lights on a 40-foot-high tree and caroling. For more information, call (858) 274-4630, or visit www.paradisepoint.com.
Mondays, 3 p.m., “Baby Signing Storytime” with Jennifer Duncan, Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Los martes, de 11 am a mediodía, la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Ocean Beach ofrece clases de tai chi impartidas por la instructora certificada Sherlie Miller. Las clases se llevan a cabo en la iglesia, 4776 Saratoga Ave. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 224-2746 o al (858) 292-6284.

Los jueves hasta el 15 de noviembre, de 2:15 a 3:30 p. m., la biblioteca de Hervey/Point Loma presenta la serie “¡Vamos a tejer!” Los eventos se llevan a cabo en el salón comunitario de la biblioteca, 3701 Voltaire St. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 531-1539.

MEDIOAMBIENTE
El sábado 27 de octubre, de 11 am a 6 pm, Zero Waste San Diego presenta cuatro películas ambientales populares para que el público las vea gratis. El evento se lleva a cabo en Point Loma Masonic Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Para obtener más información, visite www.zerowastesandiego.org.

Sábado, 3 de noviembre, 9 am, San Diego Coastkeeper organiza California Paddle for Plastics 2007, un remo y limpieza de playas en el Ocean Beach Pier, Veterans Plaza. El evento promueve la campaña del océano libre de plástico. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 758-7743.

ESCUELAS
Escuela Intermedia Dana
“¢ Today, Oct. 25, Dana School Jogathon.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Through Friday, Oct. 26, Red Ribbon Week.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 29 through Friday, Nov. 2 “” group 4 to Balboa Park.

Dewey Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 25, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Fall Festival.

Primaria Loma Portal
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Halloween festivities with food, fun, prizes, games and costume and haunted house hosted by Dad’s Club..
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, Red Ribbon Week begins with yoga on the blacktop; 2 to 3:15 p.m., “Fun Fire Safety” assembly.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 30, I Dent-A-Kid on campus.
“¢ Through October, parents invited to join or renew memberships with PTA.
“¢ Through October, every Friday is “Spirit Friday.” To obtain a Loma Portal T-shirt or sweatshirt, call (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Through October, sign up with eScrip to support the school. Merchants contribute 8 percent to purchases. Vons cards renewed online at www.eScrip.com.
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 1, 6 to 7 p.m., volunteer reading tutors needed for Everyone-A-Reader program. For information, call (619) 223-4810.

Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 25, Bank Day.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, 1 to 2 p.m., American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart in blacktop area. Volunteers needed. Call (619) 223-1631.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2:30 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1st- graders to Bates Nut Farm.
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 1, Bank Day and academic chess at 12:30 p.m.
Academia del Sagrado Corazón
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, 3rd-graders visit Bates Nut Farm.

Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m., principal’s chat with K-1 parents in library.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, noon, Goodies for Grandparents Day, lunch and classroom visit.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1:45 p.m., Halloween parade.
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m., best-selling author, columnist, speaker and family psychologist holds parenting seminar entitled “Parenting the Strong-Willed Child,” in school auditorium.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 2, 9 to 10:30 a.m., best-selling author, columnist, speaker and family psychologist holds parenting seminar entitled “Assuming the Power of Parenthood,” in school auditorium.
Escuela Primaria Sunset View
“¢ Saturday, Nov. 3, 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 cameras, IPODs and DVDs. Individuals or businesses may drop off items at the school office.

Escuela Warren-Walker
“¢ Oct. 25-26, lower and middle school book exchange.
“¢ Today, Oct. 25, 3 and 4 p.m., flag football at home vs. Parker.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m, middle school Halloween dance.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 29, 3:15 and 4:15 p.m, flag football vs. Rancho Santa Fe.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 30, 3:15 and 4:15 p.m., flag football at home vs. Santa Fe Christian.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 30, 3:45 and 4:30 p.m, girls volleyball at home vs. Santa Fe Christian.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m., lower school Halloween presentations and parade.
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 1, 3:15 p.m., flag football at home against Santa Fe Christian.

DEPORTES
Los sábados hasta el 31 de octubre, de 9 a 10:30 am, The Rock Church ofrece clases gratuitas de artes marciales mixtas a través del ministerio Right Cross Mixed Martial Arts. Entrenamiento realizado en Knockout Fitness, 1231 Camino del Rio South. Se imparten clases adicionales los martes y jueves, de 5:30 a 6:30 pm, Lord's Gym, 4153 Market St. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 226-7625 o visite www.therocksandiego.org.

SALUD
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.

El domingo 4 de noviembre, desde el mediodía hasta las 4 pm, Reproductive Wellness, un centro de tratamiento integrador de fertilidad en San Diego, presenta la Exposición sobre salud reproductiva y fertilidad en Marina Village, 1936 Quivera Way. El evento recauda dinero para el programa RESOLVE de la Asociación Nacional de Infertilidad en honor a la Semana Nacional de Concientización sobre la Infertilidad. Para obtener más información, llame al (877) 843-7100 o visite www.reproductivewellness.com.

ARTE Y ENTRETENIMIENTO
Through Sunday, Oct. 28 (Thursday through Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m.), Talent to a Muse Theatre Company presents “Caliban’s Island,” an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” at the Westminster Theatre, 3598 Talbot St. Adult tickets are $15, seniors and military are $13, 12 and under tickets are $10. For more information, call (619) 233-9407, or visit www.talenttoamuse.com.
Friday, Oct. 26, 6 to 9 p.m., Expressive Arts Institute in Point Loma hosts open house featuring art displays from members of Veterans Village of San Diego and the eating disorders community. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade. The institute is located at 2820 Roosevelt St., Bldg. 201, Suite 204. For more information, call (619) 239-1713.

Hasta el 28 de octubre, New Visions Art Quilt Gallery organiza una recepción para lanzar una nueva exhibición de un mes titulada "Three Voices/Three Visions", que presenta el trabajo de edredón de los artistas Elizabeth Barton, Katie Pasquini-Masopust y Fran Skiles. La galería está ubicada en 2825 Dewey Road, NTC Promenade en Liberty Station. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 546-4872 o visite www.quiltvisions.org.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m, Holy Trinity Parish hosts “The Love of God,” featuring works from The Moody Blues, “4 Him,” and Biblical text compiled by John H. Cochran in a dinner theater setting. Proceeds benefit the Passion Players Ministry at Holy Trinity, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Tickets are $12.50 per person or $30 for a family of three or more. For more information, call (805) 698-6554 or (619) 222-0365.

Through Nov. 25, the San Diego Art Institute hosts featured artist Ginger Wallace, a Peninsula-area resident for more than 50 years. An artist’s reception takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is themed “Ginger Wallace: Her Art, Wit and Relationships,” showcasing over 80 original artworks selected from her published book “Extraordinary People & Unique, Above Average Children.” The institute is located in Balboa Park, House of Charm, and also at 1439 El Prado St. For more information, call (619) 236-0011, or visit www.sandiego-art.org.

De lunes a 3 de diciembre, de 5:30 a 7:30 pm, Peninsula Singers, un coro comunitario ensaya en la sala comunitaria de Hervey Family/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. El público puede escuchar o participar. El coro busca especialmente cantantes masculinos. Para obtener más información, llame a la directora artística Sarah Suhonen al (619) 804-6079 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

Viernes, 5:30 a 7:30 pm, Mercado de alimentos orgánicos de Ocean Beach People's Friday Night Music, 4765 Voltaire St. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 224-1387 o visite www.obpeoplesfood.coop.

SEDES:
Portugalia restaurant, 4839 Newport Ave.,(619) 222-PORT
“¢ Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 p.m., The HumanRevolution performs.
Winston's, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Sábado, 27 de octubre, banda tributo a Grateful Dead Cubensis.
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 8, 8:30 p.m., The California Del Rays perform with Dave Allan & The Arrows and Slacktone.

Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662.
“¢ Sunday, Nov. 11, The Almost and The Starting Line perform.