POLÍTICO
Sunday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m., Point Loma Democratic Club hosts speaker Carl Luna, professor of political science at Mesa College and regular lecturer on American government, comparative politics and international political economy at the University of San Diego. Luna will discuss the impending 2008 election. The free event will be held at the Peninsula Community Room behind Phil’s BBQ, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-4974.
COMUNIDAD/CÍVICO
Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 to 11 a.m., the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Beach and Ocean Beach Recreation Center host the Ocean Beach Fishing Derby at the OB fishing pier. The event is free and open to children up to age 12. For more information, call (619) 225-8705, (619) 226-2800 or (619) 223-2066.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 a.m., Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council hosts Run/Walk for a New Day and health expo along NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 298-7400, or visit www.girlscoutssdi.org.
Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, varying times, Make-A-Wish Foundation hosts 17th annual Tuna Challenge to benefit the charity granting wishes to children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Fund-raising fishing event covers two days and multiple departure times. The event takes place at Silver Gate Yacht Club, 2091 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (858) 707-WISH, or visit www.wishsandiego.org.
Saturday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 30, 44th annual Cabrillo Festival, one of the oldest cultural events in San Diego. The event includes a 16th-century Spanish soldier’s encampment, exhibits, art contest, concerts, dinner dance, authentic Portuguese, Mexican and Spanish dance demonstrations and the re-enactment of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s landing at Ballast Point on Sept. 28, 1542. No gateway entry fee will be collected Sept. 29. For more information, call (619) 223-0056, or visit www.cabrillofestival.org.
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.
El sábado 6 de octubre, de 8:30 am a 4 pm, la Asociación de Jardineros Maestros de San Diego y la Extensión Cooperativa de la UC presentan "Consejos oportunos para los jardineros de otoño". El evento incluye múltiples clases y se lleva a cabo en el Centro de Conferencias Marina Village, 1936 Quivera Way. Para obtener más información, llame al (858) 694-2859 o visite www.mastergardenerssandiego.org.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., O.B. Oktoberfest at the OB Pier parking lot at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 224-4906, or visit www.oboktoberfest.com.
El sábado 13 de octubre, de 10 am a 2:30 pm, Point Loma Nazarene University presenta su Festival de Otoño con actividades para adultos y niños. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 849-2388 o visite www.pointloma.edu/fallfestival.
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m., the Business Exchange Club and Exit Stepping Stone Realty host a luncheon to honor a San Diego Police Department volunteer for service to the community. Keynote speaker is Chief William Landsdowne. Tickets are $34. Event to be held at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, 2150 Harbor Drive. For more information, call (619) 258-8674.
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts “Baby Read-Aloud Basics” with specialist Barbara Ramirez. Event takes place in the community room of the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ocean Beach MainStreet Association hosts 2007 OBMA Awards Celebration to honor contributors in the local business community. Event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Lodge, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 229-4906.
MEDIOAMBIENTE
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 3 to 5 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University Athletics Department and Surfrider host Big Wednesday Beach Cleanup. Event will take place at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Participants are asked to meet at the lower field of PLNU next to Young Hall. For more information, call (619) 849-2439, or e-mail [email protected].
El viernes 12 de octubre, de 8 am a 3:45 pm, la Federación de Vivienda de San Diego patrocina la 16ª Conferencia anual de Desarrollo Comunitario y Vivienda Asequible con el tema "Es fácil ser ecológico". Incluso se lleva a cabo en Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Las tarifas de registro varían. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 239-6693 o visite www.housingsandiego.org/events_conference.php.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zero Waste San Diego partners with Ocean Beach Community Development Committee, Ocean Beach Town Council and the city’s Environmental Services Department to host OB Community Cleanup and Recycling Event. Event takes place next to Robb Field in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (858) 694-7000. For information on volunteering, e-mail [email protected].
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.
ESCUELAS
Escuela Intermedia Dana
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 27, bake sale.
“¢ Friday, Sept 28, Dana Pride Day and Lifetouch Picture Day.
“¢ Oct. 1-5, 5th-graders to Balboa Park.
“¢ Oct. 1-5, 6th-graders to Camp Palomar.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 4, bake sale
“¢ Viernes, 5 de octubre, Día del Orgullo de Dana.
Primaria Loma Portal
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 27, 6 to 8 p.m., Correia School Curriculum Night at Correia Middle School, 4302 Valeta St.
“¢ Friday, Sept. 28, visit from author Lori Mitchell in auditorium. Hours vary, according to grade levels.
“¢ Through September, school library is seeking volunteers to shelve and/or help children with book checkouts. For information, call Debbie at (619) 578-2851, or e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Through September, the office is seeking volunteers for afternoon recess duty. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Through September, 4th-grade bake sale on Thursdays; Klassic Kids snow cone sales on Fridays.
“¢ Through September, reading volunteers needed for district-approved program called “Everyone-A-Reader. For information, call Christina Gilmore-McKay at (619) 223-4810, or e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Mondays through Fridays through September, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., open registration. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Viernes, 18 de octubre, 5 pm, National Lights On After School para promover la concientización sobre los programas extracurriculares. Evento que incluirá al orador invitado Kevin Faulconer, concejal del Distrito 2.
Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Tuesday, Oct 2, bake sale in Room K2.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 3, theater workshop for grades 3 and 4.
Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Friday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. school picture day; principal’s chat for all parents.
“¢ Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 4th-graders to OCILE Program in Old Town.
“¢ Viernes, 5 de octubre, Día de confusión del viernes de espíritu del consejo estudiantil.
Escuela Warren-Walker
“¢ Today, Sept. 27, 6 to 8 p.m., Middle School Back to School Night (adults only).
“¢ Friday, Sept. 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., barbecue for 1st- and 2nd-graders at the lower school in Point Loma.
“¢ Viernes, 5 de octubre, de 5:30 a 7:30 pm, asado para los alumnos de 3.° y 5.° grado en la escuela primaria de Point Loma.
Punto Loma Alto
“¢ Jueves 11 de octubre, 6 pm, taller en el PAC.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., college representatives to provide information to potential college bound students.
DEPORTES
Today, Sept. 27, 7 to 9 p.m., San Diego Sail and Power Squadron presents the last of a sail and powerboating 2-week “Boat Smart” course. Classes will cover safe boat handling, state and federal boating regulations, buoys and lights and other topics. There is no cost for the course and materials are available at nominal cost. Event takes place at the Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St., Point Loma. For more information, call (760) 943-9965.
Friday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m., Point Loma High School football team takes on Mission Bay High. The PLHS Boosters will host Appreciation Day for the Class of 1950 and the championship team of 1949 during a pre-game ceremony around 2:40 p.m. Boosters will also be selling ’49 team photographs for $2. For more information, call Bill Mayfield at (619) 223-5868.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Sail Ho Course hosts Night Golf Tournament to celebrate the first anniversary of the Liberty Station course. Cost is $40 per person and includes nine holes of golf and buffet. Reservations required. Event takes place at the course, NTC Landing, 2960 Truxtun Road. For more information, call (619) 222-4653.
Saturday, Sept. 29, International Game Fish Association and the San Diego Sportfishing Council hosts fifth annual Shelter Island Young Angler Tournament, Shelter Island Pier, 1776 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 234-8793, or visit www.sportfishing.org.
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
El sábado 13 de octubre, de 2 a 6 p. m., el Herb Club de San Diego, el capítulo local del American Herbalist Guild y el patrocinador minorista Coastal Sage Gardening organizarán un Festival gratuito del Día de las Hierbas en Ocean Beach como parte del gran Día Nacional de las Hierbas. El evento se lleva a cabo en el estacionamiento de Coastal Sage Gardening, 3685 Voltaire St. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 223-5229 o (619) 527-4030.
ARTE Y ENTRETENIMIENTO
Saturday, Sept. 29, 7 to 10 p.m., “Newport Nights” featuring artwalk, live music, food and drink. Event takes place along Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. For more information, visit www.newportnight.org.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Eveoke Dance Theater holds its annual fund-raiser, “Afternoon of AbunDance,” at the Point Loma home of Mary and Scott Clifton. For more information, call (619) 238-1153.
El viernes 5 de octubre, de 5 a 8 p. m., la San Diego Watercolour Society organiza la Recepción y entrega de premios del primer viernes para dar inicio a la 27.ª Exposición internacional que se extenderá hasta el 31 de octubre. El espectáculo se lleva a cabo en la nueva ubicación de la sociedad en NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105. La nueva ubicación está abierta al público de miércoles a domingo de 11 am a 5 pm Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 876-4550 o visite www.sdws.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., poet Jean Janzen willl read from her works during the annual Evening of Poetry at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Crill Performance Hall. Free admission. For more information, call (619) 849-2297.
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.
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.
Saturdays, 7:40 p.m., “Newport Nights,” a monthly cooperative art event featuring various artisans and art outlets in Ocean Beach, main business area along Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 222-0836.
SEDES:
Winston's, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m., stand-up comedian and actor Shang performs at Ocean Beach Comedy. Cost is $5.
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 29, 6 to 9 p.m., Blessed Relief concert to benefit Common Ground Relief featuring funk, electronics, gospel and fetish punk with Miss Kitty & Yeah You Right; Southern Sexual; and Fing. Tickets are $5.
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9 p.m., Pruitt Igoe opens for Banyan. Cover is $15.
Estadio deportivo de San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ del viernes 12 de octubre al domingo 14 de octubre, en diferentes horarios, “Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour”. Los boletos van desde $16.50 a $51.50. Para obtener más información, visite www.sandiegoarena.com.
Humphrey's junto a la bahía, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 27, Indie By Design (Humphrey’s Music Club) immediately following the Trisha Yearwood concert; 7:30 p.m. Carol Ames; 8:30 p.m. Kevin Wood; 9:30 p.m, Danielle LoPresti & The Masses featuring Alicia Champion; 10:50 p.m. Alex Woodard.
“¢ jueves 18 de octubre/viernes 19 de octubre, cantante nominada al Grammy Keali'i Reichel.
Restaurante Portugalia, 4839 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, (619) 222-PORT
“¢ Sunday, Sept. 30, 7 to 9 p.m,, Turiya Mareya performs Latin jazz with David Millard. Cost is $5.
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Every Time I Die performs with Poison the Well, Maylene & the Sons of Disaster and Underoath. Tickets are $18 in advance or $22 at the door.
“¢ Viernes, 5 de octubre, 6:30 pm, Norma Jean se presenta con Saosin, Alexisonfire, The Dear and Departed y Envy on the Coast. Los boletos cuestan $15 por adelantado o $17 en la puerta.
“¢ Sábado, 13 de octubre, 6:30 pm Horse the Band se presenta con Between the Buried and Me. Los boletos cuestan $13 por adelantado o $14 en la puerta.