COMUNIDAD/CÍVICO
Saturday, Feb. 2, 4 to 8 p.m., Lions Club hosts 14th annual spaghetti dinner to benefit the Dana Foundation of Dana Middle School, Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association and the Guide Dogs of the Desert. The event takes place at 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 818-2909.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 to 11 a.m., Friends of Dog Beach host monthly Dog Beach cleanup. Gloves, bags, scoops, brooms, shovels, dog toys and treats provided. For more information, call (619) 523-1700.
Wednesday, Feb. 20 and Thursday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by the University of San Diego at 5998 Alcala Park, Sports Arena. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Feb. 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Beach Library hosts a special family program to celebrate Black History Month. Featured speaker will be African-American folk artist Kunama, who will perform drum music, stories, chants, songs and participative dance. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 60th annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival, Craft Fair and Parade. The free event takes place at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center and Ocean Beach Elementary School. Kite making takes place between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with all materials supplied; the craft fair runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; entertaintainment in the schoolyard begins at noon; lunch is provided free to children and to adults with a donation; prize judging 1 p.m.; parade at 2 p.m. For more information, call (619) 225-8705.
Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dr. Helen Hu hosts a book-signing event for Nancy Alrich Inman, author of “Bird Nest in a Chandelier.” The event takes place at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, 1267 Rosecrans St., Suite C. For more information, call (619) 226-6506.
Del sábado 19 de abril a las 10 am al domingo 20 de abril a las 10 am, la Cámara de Comercio de la Península auspicia el Relevo por la Vida 2008 en la pista de la Universidad Nazarena de Point Loma. El evento recauda dinero para la investigación, la promoción, la educación y los servicios relacionados con el cáncer. Para obtener más información, llame a Cathy Gallagher al (619) 849-2564 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].
Saturday, May 31, Makua, a Point Loma-based women’s organization, hosts “Wild, Wild West” dinner-dance fund-raiser to benefit foster children in San Diego. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information or to donate, call (619) 222-2075.
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, 10 to 10:45 a.m., preschool storytime at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Story Time in the Tugboat Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
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.
First Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., Family Arts Nights with Michelle Richmond in the Community Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. Registration required. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Writers Workshop, Robb Field in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 222-6066.
ESCUELAS
Barnard Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m., Mandarin Chinese-language magnet school hosts student-created celebration of the Year of the Rat.
Escuela Secundaria Correia
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 to 11 p.m., Correia Middle School Association presents sixth annual silent auction, “An Inspiring Evening of Possibilities.” The auction helps raise money for vital school programs and technology materials. Local merchants are currently being asked to donate goods, services or financial support toward the school’s goal of $25,000.
primaria dana
“¢ Today, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m., 11:25 a.m. and 7 p.m., guitar/chorus recitals.
“¢ Today, Jan. 31, ASB Spirit Day (dress like a twin).
“¢ Today, Jan. 31, bake sale.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 1, Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 2, 4 to 8 p.m., Lions Club hosts 14th annual spaghetti dinner to benefit the Dana Foundation of Dana Middle School, Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association and the Guide Dogs of the Desert. The event takes place at 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 818-2909.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 4, 4 to 5:30 p.m., variety show rehearsals.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m., variety show rehearsals.
Portal Loma
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6 to 7 p.m., Foundation meeting in the library.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 7, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 4th-grade students and parents participate in monthly school tours; participants should meet in the auditorium.
“¢ Through February, support the school by joining or renewing eScrip memberships at www.escrip.com.
“¢ Through February, reading volunteers needed for district-approved program “Everyone-A-Reader.” For information, e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Through April 1, yearbooks available for $16.
“¢ Support the school by purchasing school logowear in the office. Purchases may also be made through [email protected].
Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Today, Jan. 31, 12:30 p.m., Bank Day and Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish class.
“¢ Starting Monday, Feb. 4, Healthy Choices Week.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 5, grades 2 and 3 to SeaWorld for educational trip.
Academia del Sagrado Corazón
“¢ Friday, Feb. 1, noon dismissal.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., book fair at Bookstar.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8:30 a.m., Parent Association board meeting in fine arts laboratory.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m., Ash Wednesday Mass at Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 7, kindergarten field trip to San Diego Art Museum.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 12, progress reports online for grades 4 through 8; 8th-grade fund-raiser at Coldstone Creamery.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no school, Presidents Day.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m., all-school Mass, Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 22, movie night for grades kindergarten through 3.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 25, bowling night for grades 4 through 8.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 26, 100th day of school.
Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Today, Jan. 31, school jog-a-thon; 12:25 p.m., student council family lunch.
“¢ Through Jan. 31, applications being accepted for Choice and Veep for the 2008-09 school year.
Warren-Walker
“¢ Today, Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m., science fair open house at the middle school campus.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 1, applications due for admissions to Warren-Walker School.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 a.m. to noon, independent school entrance examination at middle school campus (pre-registration required).
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7:45 a.m., Warren-Walker Parents Association general meeting at middle school campus.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m., 2nd-grade play “The Mystery of the Gum Drop Dragon.”
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 to 11 a.m., kindergarten visitation day.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 14, 10:15 a.m., Jump Rope for Heart “” a community service project raising money for the American Heart Association.
DEPORTES
Mondays through March 17, 7:30 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Auxilliary Flotilla 16-03 conducts “Sailing Fundamentals” classes. Cost for the series and book is $25. Classes take place at 3851 Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 446-2145, or e-mail [email protected].
ARTE Y ENTRETENIMIENTO
Friday, Feb. 1, 5 to 8 p.m., San Diego Watercolor Society First Friday reception, San Diego Watercolor Society, 2825 Dewey Road. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts the PLNU Jazz Band, Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2297 or visit www.pointloma.-edu/musiccalendar.
Feb. 1 through March 23, Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts “California Fibers: Natural Forces,” a juried exhibit. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quilt-visions.org.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 to 4 p.m., First Friday Club performs at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. A $10 donation is requested. For more information, call (619) 223-0651, or e-mail [email protected].
Feb. 4 through 8, Point Loma Nazarene University 13th annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea: “Writing for Life.” Ticket prices vary. The event takes place at Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2297.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 6 to 8 p.m., happy hour art reception for artist Trevor Watson, who is holding his first show at Rock Paper Scissors, 4976 Newport Ave. For more information, call (619) 222-7625. Refreshments available.
Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday Night Music at OB People’s Co-Op, featuring live acoustic music for the dinner hour. Free event takes place at the Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Co-Op, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387.
Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Loma Actors Studio Winter Workshop, Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. Cost is $220; season runs through March 10. For more information, call (619) 225-0044.
Mondays through May 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers continue weekly community choir rehearsals. The choir meets in the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library in the community room, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].
SEDES
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Cobra Starship with Metro Station/We the Kings/The Cab. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door.
“¢ Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Angels & Airwaves/Meg & Dia/The Color Red/Ace Enders. Tickets are $27.50.
Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., James Harman appears with special guests The Fremonts and Mighty Joe, Chet and the Committee. Tickets are $15 and proceeds go to finance the 9th annual Spring Harmonica Festival Benefit ((March 22). For more information, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.humphreys-bythebay.com.
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Today, Jan. 31, backline New Orleans music support trio George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste Jr. and Brian Stoltz perform as Porter Batiste Stoltz. Tickets are $12.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 p.m. to close, EOTO featuring Michael Travis and Jason Hann of String Cheese Incident and special guest Steve Moltz. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information, visit www.winstonsob.com.
Estadio deportivo de San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 3, Disney on Ice presents “Princess Wishes.” Tickets range from $16.50 to $51.50. For more information, call (619) 308-4311 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Smucker’s Stars on Ice presents “Live and In Color,” featuring U.S. Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and a stellar cast of Olympic, world and national champions. The event takes place at the San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets begin at $25 and may be purchased through the Sports Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster ticket centers (www.ticketmaster.com) or by calling (619) 220-TIXS.
MAYORES
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening session, Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.