NOVEMBER 18 • PB Town Council general membership meeting, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m., PB-Taylor Library, 4275 Cass St. NOVEMBER 21 Non-partisan Neighborhood Precinct Meeting to inform the public about community issues, Nov. 21, 9:30-11 a.m., PB Community Center, 1405 Diamond. A speaker from Neighborhood Watch will address the gathering, as will Jeff Novotny, presenting “Your Vote Does Count.” Contact Lee Sandvick, (619) 218-5014. • South Mission Beach Arts Fair: jewelry, knitted purses, scarves, wooden bowls, fine furniture, soaps and original paintings; Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Caldwell House, 2750 Bayside Walk. • Singer Peggy Watson will appear with David Beldock in a Thanksgiving benefit concert for the Community Christian Service Agency Food Pantry, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Christ lutheran Church, 4761 Cass St. Suggested donation: $15. Call for reservation, (858) 483-2300. NOVEMBER 29 • Join Santa Claus as he lights the 35-foot Tree of Hope to raise awareness about people living with disabilities. Vons joins Easter Seals for this event at the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, Nov. 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 1775 East Mission Bay Drive. Free, but reservations required: Ana Cota, (800) 511-3737, ext. 85. NOVEMBER 30 National Memory Screening Day: Lifeline conducts free memory screening Nov. 30, and Dec. 1, 1-3:30 p.m., Lifeline Healthcare, 1936 Hornblend St. (858) 581-6400. DECEMBER 3 • The Pacific Beach Democratic Club will host a forum with San Diego City Council District 2 candidates Jim Morrison, Ian Trowbridge and Patrick Finucane on Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at the Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St. The public is welcome to attend.