
Assemblymember Weber’s mobile office
Monday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – noon
Connect with Assemblymember Shirley Weber’s staff in your community, get help with any problems you are having with public agencies, ask questions about legislation and learn about state and local services. Issues that staff can assist with include renter’s and homeowner’s assistance programs, property tax issues, consumer complaints, unemployment and disability insurance. No need to make an appointment; just stop in.
‘Ask the Lawyer’ free legal clinic
First Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m.
Join attorney Mark Miller the first Tuesday of every month to talk about your legal issues and learn about your options. No appointment is necessary; just show up with your questions.
Baby signs storytime
Second and fourth Mondays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Parents often wonder, “What is my baby thinking?” There is a way to find out: Teaching your baby some basic signs using American Sign Language will fill the gap. Communication is said to be the foundation of a solid relationship; learning to sign with your baby will build that bond early and provide you a bridge from infancy to childhood.
Film forum
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m.
Shown as part of One Book On San Diego celebration. Banned in Spain and denounced by the Vatican, Luis Bunuel’s scathing allegory features Silvia Pinal as a novice nun who tries to maintain her Catholic principles, but her lecherous uncle (Fernando Rey) and a motley assemblage of paupers constantly test her faith. Spanish with English subtitles. 90 minutes, discussion to follow.
Friends of the Library meeting
Third Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Monthly meeting of the group.
Knit-a-Bit
Second and fourth Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Bring your own knit or crochet project to work on while spending time with others who share your talent.
Library Book Club
Third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Monthly meeting to discuss the latest book selection. September: “Play Dead” by Harlan Coben; October: “The Stone Diaries” by Carol Shields; November: “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts.
OASIS presents: ‘Plagues and Pandemics’ with Dr. Phillip J. Goscienski, M.D.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1 – 3 p.m.
Infectious diseases have always been a part of human existence, but man has manipulated his environment to allow new patterns of disease to emerge. We no longer fear the Black Death or smallpox, but terrorism has brought them to our attention. Can these terrible plagues return? Should we worry about Ebola and anthrax? Learn the real story of influenza, how to ensure safe travel to exotic places and how to avoid the nastiest germs.
Paws for Reading
Second and fourth Mondays, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
New readers can get some valuable practice time with a very non-judgmental certified therapy dog, courtesy of the nonprofit Love on a Leash. Try out those longer words — dogs don’t care if you get them wrong. They just want to hear you read.
Preschool story time and craft
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Preschoolers are invited to a story time followed by a fun craft.
Sumi-E art class
Wednesdays, 2:30 – 5 p.m.
Learn the classical Japanese style of ink and brush.
Tai chi class
Thursdays, 2 – 4 p.m.
Designed for adults over 55 teaching strategies for exercise and relaxation in addition to tai chi.
Toddler storytime
Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Storytime designed for toddlers, featuring songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
Yoga for adults and teens
Tuesdays, 6 – 7 p.m.
Are you looking for a workout program that’s easy to learn, requires little or no equipment and soothes your soul while toning your body? If strengthening your cardiovascular system, toning and stretching your muscles and improving your mental fitness are on your to-do list, then yoga is for you.
Zumba Basic
Mondays, 4 – 5 p.m.
Join the Zumba craze. Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for Zumba sessions.
Zumba Gold
Fridays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Zumba Gold is a lower impact version of our Zumba Basic class on Mondays, but just as fun. The moves have been carefully designed to be easy to follow by participants of any size or age.