COMUNIDAD/CÍVICO
Today, Nov. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Holiday Auction at Sunshine Company Saloon Ltd., 5028 Newport Ave. Event for those ages 21 and over. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Friday, Nov. 30, Storefront Decorating Contest judging, length of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Craft Fair at Veterans Plaza in Ocean Beach; Kids Zone along Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 5:05 p.m., Ocean Beach Christmas Parade. Route begins at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, stretches west to the end of Newport Avenue, ending on Abbott Street. For more information, call the Ocean Beach Town Council at (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., All Souls Episcopal Church hosts 56th annual Christmas Home Tour & Christmas Arts Sale. Event will include a showcase of four Point Loma homes dressed up for the holiday along with an arts sale featuring limited-edition gifts. Home tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; noon to 3 p.m., activities take place at the church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 the day of the tour. For tickets and information, call (619) 223-6394, or visit www.all-souls.com.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2 to 7 p.m., Sunset View Annual Holiday Boutique, featuring an afternoon and evening of wine, appetizers and shopping. Items include jewelry, candles, belts, handbags, designer jeans and other items. The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, e-mail Alicia Mascarenas at [email protected].
Thursday, Dec. 6, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Women’s Global Network invites area women to expand new and interesting business contacts during an annual holiday tea at Tea Upon Chatsworth, 2180 Chatsworth Blvd. in Point Loma. For more information, call (760) 635-5785, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crafts Fair at Veterans Plaza in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Monday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m., holiday Food and Toy Drive sorting, Masonic Center Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 5 to 8 p.m., holiday Food and Toy Drive wrapping, Masonic Center Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts its annual Holiday Tea & Bazaar, featuring centerpieces, wreaths, swags and homemade delectables. The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plc.org.
Thursday, Dec. 13, 5 to 8 p.m., Liberty Station hosts a wine-tasting benefit event with proceeds going to the NTC Foundation and the San Diego Food Bank. The event coincides with the grand opening of Vons grocery store at Liberty Station Marketplace, 2495 Truxtun Road. Entertainment, food and a range of wines will be available. Tickets are available for a minimum $25 donation. For more information, call (619) 573-9269.
Friday, Dec. 14, judging of Holiday Homes Decorating Contest, various locations. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 6 to 9 p.m., Garrison Street children and family members will host their eighth annual hot chocolate, coffee and baked-goods charity fund-raising event. All proceeds go to benefit Children’s Hospital and the Isabella Zouvas Pajama Drive. The neighborhood event takes place at 3631 Garrison St. For more information, visit http://www.friendsofscott.org/index.html.
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.
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.
MEDIOAMBIENTE
Friday, Nov. 30, 2 to 4 p.m., San Diego Coastkeeper hosts “Good Excuse to Get Involved” cleanup campaign. Participants should meet at the beach parking lot of the Ocean Beach Jetty. For more information, visit www.sdcoastkeeper.org.
ESCUELAS
primaria dana
“¢ Today, Nov. 29, Dana Spirit Day and bake sale; 6:30 p.m., Parent Technology Night for grades K-4 in Dana Library; 5 to 9 p.m., Balletiquette in auditorium.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 6, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., school tour for incoming 2008 students.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Parent/Child Book Club meeting in library.
Primaria Loma Portal
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30, wear Loma Portal shirts for Spirit Week.
“¢ Through Friday, Nov. 30, parent-teacher conferences, half-days for class.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30, 6 to 9:30 p.m., “Parents Night Out” sponsored by Klassic Kids. Early sign-ups are $20. Children will be served popcorn, pizza and a movie. Students encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a sleeping bag.
“¢ Through November, 8:40 to 9 a.m., every morning before class, “Run for Life” takes place (weather permitting).
“¢ Thursdays through November, 1:10 to 1:35 p.m., 4th-graders host bake sale.
Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1st-graders host bake sale.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 5, theater performances for grades 3 and 4.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 6, Bank Day.
Rock Academy
Friday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., kindergarteners through fifth-graders present “Miracle on Main Street” in the sanctuary at the Rock Church and Academy. No tickets required. For information, call (619) 764-5200.
Academia del Sagrado Corazón
“¢ Monday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Parochial Athletic League directors meeting.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m., Parent Association Board meeting.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 7, noon dismissal.
“¢ Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., parish penance service.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3rd-graders to Indian Hill.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 13, 8th-graders serve dinner at StandUp For Kids Center.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 18, progress reports online for grades 4 through 8; grades 1, 2 and 3 present Christmas carols at Wesley Palms Senior Center.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 19, grades 4 and 5 present Christmas carols at ActivCare Senior Center.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church; presentation of Christmas backpacks for homeless kids to StandUp For Kids Center; noon dismissal.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 21, no school, teacher in-service day.
“¢ Dec. 21 through Jan. 4, Christmas vacation.
Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Through Dec. 14, Student Council Toy Drive.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m., principal’s chat with parents of students in grades 2 through 4.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30 through Dec. 14, Student Council Toy Drive. Drop off donations at school.
“¢ Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., first Silver Gate book fair at Bookstar, 3150 Rosecrans Place. Portion of proceeds returned to the school. At 10:30 a.m., Coach McCloud will do storytime, and Principal McClure will host “pajama storytime” at 7:30 p.m. (jammies encouraged). Vouchers may be printed out by visiting www.silvergateschool.com.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 5, bus safety jump.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 21, Holiday Sing-Along.
“¢ Dec. 24 through Jan. 5, winter vacation, no school.

MAYORES
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., the Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego hosts a free support group session at the Health Services Complex, San Diego Room, 3851 Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 224-2141 or visit www.pdasd.org.
ARTE Y ENTRETENIMIENTO
Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Co-op hosts Ocean Beach Fall Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase handmade wares, including jewelry, pottery, knit scarves, bags, trinkets, magnets, soaps and other items. Booths will be in front of the store, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387.
Dec. 3-29, San Diego Watercolor Society presents “Celebration with Family and Friends” at NTC Promenade, 2825 #105 Dewey Road in Point Loma. Reception scheduled for Dec. 7, 5 to 8 p.m. Show juried by local artist; about 80 local artists displayed. For more information, call (619) 876-4550.
Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m., San Diego Watercolor Society hosts Paint Out at Ocean Beach Pier. Point Loma resident Jane Riles will demonstrate on location and artists and wannabe artists may participate throughout the day. The event is free. For more information, call (619) 876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, Music Festival at Farmers Market on Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Thursday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Holiday Festival of Choirs featuring choirs from Dana Middle School, Correia Middle School and Point Loma High School. The Peninsula Singers, a community choir based at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library. Event takes place at Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 619-804-6079, or visit www.peninsulasingerssandiego.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].