POLÍTICO
Today, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning board, Point Loma library, 3701 Voltaire St.; community welcome; public forum at beginning of meeting; call Dee Wylie at (619) 523-9180, or visit www.pcpb.net.
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
Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., featured speaker Cordelia “Dedi” Ridenour will address the Ocean Beach Historical Society on the history of Sunset Cliffs, influences of the Theosophical Society, the 1915 and 1935 California expositions, real estate interests, the 1929 stock market crash, World War II years and the postwar building boom. Event takes place at Point Loma Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit http://obhistory.wordpress.com/.
Friday, Oct. 19, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Point Loma High School Boosters will host a fund-raising spaghetti dinner to help offset medical costs for injured PLHS football player Jonathan Cardenas. Benefit will also raise money for speakers at the PLHS field and lights for the Homecoming gala against La Jolla on Nov. 2. Event takes place at the Masonic Center Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Tickets are $7 per person. For more information, visit http://www.pointlomahigh.com.

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.

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.

Friday, Nov. 2, deadline for national scholarship competition hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1392 and its Ladies Auxilliary 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).

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.

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.

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 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. 25, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Fall Festival.

Primaria Loma Portal
“¢ Today, 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.
“¢ Today, Oct. 18 and Friday, Oct. 19, cookie dough and entertainment book sales.
“¢ Oct. 22 through Oct. 26, Red Ribbon Week.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 26, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Dad’s Club sponsors haunted house.
“¢ 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.

Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Today, Oct. 18, 12:30 p.m., Bank Day and academic chess.
“¢ Friday, Oct. 19, Principal of the Day is Travis Hughs of SeaWorld.
“¢ Monday, Oct. 22, Red Ribbon Family Fitness Week begins.
“¢ Tuesday, Oct. 23, student standout assemblies.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 24, grades 3 and 4 theater workshops.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 25, Bank Day.
Academia del Sagrado Corazón
“¢ Today, 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.

Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Friday, Oct. 19, 5 to 8 p.m., Harvest Festival with games, food and haunted hallway.
“¢ Oct. 22-26, Red Ribbon Week.
“¢ 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.

Escuela Primaria Sunset View
“¢ 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.

Escuela Warren-Walker
“¢ Today, Oct. 18, 8:30 to 10 a.m., coffee with the heads, 1st- and 2nd-grade parents.
“¢ Today, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m., 4th-grade play for family and friends.

MAYORES
Today, 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.

Today, 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.

DEPORTES
El domingo 21 de octubre, de 9 am a 2 pm, Beach Tennis San Diego presenta "Beach Tennis" "Pruébalo" en las canchas de voleibol de Ocean Beach. El Centro de Tenis Barnes también ofrecerá tiempo gratuito en la cancha de tenis de playa. Para obtener más información, visite www.beachtennis-sandiego.com.

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.

NEGOCIO
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.

ARTE Y ENTRETENIMIENTO
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.

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:
Winston's, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Oct. 19, 7 to 9 p.m., Spike TV’s Sam Tripoli performs.
“¢ Sábado, 27 de octubre, banda tributo a Grateful Dead Cubensis.

Humphrey's junto a la bahía, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ jueves 18 de octubre/viernes 19 de octubre, cantante nominada al Grammy Keali'i Reichel.

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