Uptown Calendar Nov. 22

Friday, Nov. 22

Preschool story time: 10:30 – 11 a.m., every Friday at the Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “We’re the Millers” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Health & Wellness Fair: 12-4 p.m. Free health screenings at Rite Aid, 535 Robinson Ave. in Hillcrest.

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Old Town Artisan Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.

Little Italy Mercato: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. every Saturday on Date St. featuring produce, flowers and gifts.

Children’s craft time: 10 a.m., every Saturday at the Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St. Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time. Free.

UH Library Children’s Program: 10:30 a.m., arts and crafts event for children, University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “We’re the Millers” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Kensington Arts and Crafts Fair: 12 – 4 pm, at 5004 Marlborough Dr. in Kensington featuring ceramics, fine art photography, hand knits, jewelry, lampwork glass, lathe-turned wood, oil and acrylic paintings.

Gentle Bike Ride: 8:30 a.m. Join us every Saturday morning at for a gentle bike ride through Balboa Park. Meet at the small parking lot on the left hand side as you enter the Park from 6th and Upas. Hosted by the San Diego LGBT Community Center, it’s great exercise, great fun.

Sunday, Nov. 24

Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Old Mission Rotary: 12 p.m., regular weekly meeting of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.

Talmadge Maintenance Assessment District: 6:30-8:30 fourth Tuesday of the month at Franklin Elementary School, 4481 Copeland Ave.

Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., every Tuesday night Smitty’s Service station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, live music, Smitty’s Service, 3442 Adams Ave.

Wednesday, Nov. 27

LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., every Weds., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 p.m. Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Wednesday Jazz Jam Session, with regular musicians and surprise guests. A true jazz jam session at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave.

Thursday, Nov. 28

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

South Park Business Group: 8:30 a.m., monthly meeting on last Wednesday of month at Alchemy, 1503 30th St.

Gentle Yoga: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) present Gentle Yoga for Seniors. SAYCO’s mission is to improve the health and overall well-being of all seniors, regardless of age, physical ability or financial status. Classes are free and all are welcome. Every Thursday at The Center, 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest.

Friday, Nov. 29

Preschool story time: 10:30 – 11 a.m., every Friday at the Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “Star Trek: Into Darkness.” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Golden Hill Farmers Market: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Old Town Artisan Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney St., free.

Little Italy Mercato: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Farmer’s Market every Saturday on Date St. featuring produce, flowers and gifts.

Children’s craft time: 10 a.m., every Sat. at the Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St. Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time. Free.

UH Library Children’s Program: 10:30 a.m., arts and crafts event for children, University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “Star Trek: Into Darkness.” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Contradancing 7:30 – 11 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church,

3030 Thorn St., San Diego, 92104. No partners or experience required, all ages.

Sunday, Dec. 1

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.

First Light Ceremony: 6 p.m., celebrate the start of the month-long Luminaria festival and tree lighting ceremony at the Grape Street Square in South Park.

SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-off: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at San Diego Ceramic Connections, 3216 Thorn St in North Park. Live music, food and crafts.

San Diego Indie Craft Market: 2 – 6 p.m. at Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center

3925 Ohio Street. Handmade arts & crafts

Monday, Dec. 2

Bankers Hill Parking Committee: 5 – 6:30 p.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Mon. of the month at Merrill Gardens, 2567 Second Ave.

Signing Storytime: 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Twice a moth, babies, toddlers and preschoolers are invited to a fun storytime with sign language, singing and bubbles, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington Street. More information at facebook.com/mhlibrary

Tuesday, Dec. 3

The Uptown Planners Board: meets on the first Tues. of the month at 6pm. Meetings are held at the Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St., San Diego, CA, 92103 OR at the San Diego Unified School District Auditorium, 4100 Normal Street. Check uptownplanners.org for meeting details.

Old Mission Rotary: 12 p.m., regular weekly meeting of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.

Normal Heights Community Planning Group: monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at the Normal Heights Community Center, 4649 Hawley Blvd.

Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., every Tuesday night Smitty’s Service station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, live music, Smitty’s Service, 3442 Adams Avenue.

Adams Avenue Business Association board: 8 a.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Tues. of the month at 4649 Hawley Blvd.

Old Town Parking Committee: 10 a.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Tues. of the month at the Hacienda Hotel, 4041 Harney St.

Hillcrest Business Association Beautification Committee: 2 p.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Tues. of the month at 1419 University Ave Suite D

Pajama Storytime: 6:30-7 p.m. Every Tues. children are invited for storytime fun with books, singing, and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas! Mission Hills Branch Library 925 W. Washington St.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Mission Hills Parking Advisory: 5 p.m. Committee Meetings held 1st Wednesday of every month at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles, 4054 Goldfinch St.

University Heights Community Development Corporation and the Community Parking District : 6:30 p.m., monthly meetings of the occur on the 1st Wed. of the month at 4425 Park Blvd. #104

Old Town Community Planning Group: 3:30 p.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Wed. of the month at the Whaley House, 2746 San Diego Ave.

Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 p.m. Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Wednesday Jazz Jam Session, with special guest musicians and surprise guests. A true jazz jam session at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave.

LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., every Weds., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Thursday, Dec. 5

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

University Heights Parks & Recreation Council: 5:30 p.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Thurs. of the month at Alice Birney School library, 4345 Campus Ave.

University Heights Community Association: 6:30 p.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Thurs. of the month, at Alice Birney Elementary School auditorium, 4345 Campus Dr.

Balboa Park Committee: 6 – 8 p.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Thurs. of the month at Balboa Park Club, Santa Fe Room, 2150 Pan American Rd.

Bazaar del Mundo Birthday Celebration: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Live music, food and shopping mark the birthday of Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town.

Mission Hills Book Group: 10 – 11 a.m. The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss The Elephant’s Journey by Jose Saramago. New members are always welcome to attend and participate! Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. This month’s meeting will be at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles at 4054 Goldfinch St.

Free Author Talk: Soul Provider by Jody Sims: 6:30 p. m. Author and artist Jody Sims will discuss her new book, Soul Provider: Conversations with my Cat . . . A Survivor’s Journal, which showcases the paintings she created while recovering from breast cancer. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St.