THURSDAY, Sept. 6 The Point Loma Assembly will host a Wine and Art Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Assembly, located at 3035 Talbot St. The Pearl hotel and restaurant will prepare hors d’oeuvres and the Point Loma Artists will display paintings, photography, pottery and other original artwork. Selected art will be available for purchase with a portion donated to the Point Loma Assembly Restoration Fund. There is a requested donation of $15 at the door. For more information, visit www.pointlomaassembly.org , or call Martha Phillips at (619) 523-3787. SUNDAY, Sept. 8 Friends of Famosa Slough is looking for volunteers to participate in a work party at Famosa Slough to care for California native plants and remove invasive plants. The work party is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to noon and participants will meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma and Famosa boulevards. For more information, call (619) 224-4591.   MONDAY, Sept. 10 Ocean Beach Woman’s Club, located at 2160 Bacon St., will host its first general meeting of our club year at 5:30 p.m. The event features a potluck dinner, so participants are asked to bring a dish to share. New members always welcome. For more information, call (619) 222-1008.  TUESDAY, Sept. 11 The Point Loma United Methodist Church hosts a free “Introduction to Chair Yoga” class from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. The class demonstrates how chair yoga can offer flexibility and inner harmony for your special condition. Reservations are required by calling (619) 788-4838, or emailing [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12 The Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library will hosts a free program entitled “Kalaupapa on Molokai,” a history of strength presented by Cabrillo National Monument Superintendent Tom Workman, who formerly served as superintendent at Kalaupapa on Molokai, Hawaii for six years. The presentation takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Community Room, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call head librarian Christine Gonzalez at (619) 531-1539. SUNDAY, Sept. 16 The San Diego Humane Society and Second Chance Dog Rescue will host an Ocean Beach Pet Adoption event at Shades Oceanfront Bistro from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the last pet adoption event at Shades in July, 15 pets found new homes. Potential pets will be available for immediate adoption during the event, located at 5083 Santa Monica Ave., No. 1F. For more information about the San Diego Humane Society, email Stacey Zeitlin at [email protected]. TUESDAY, Sept. 18 The Point Loma United Methodist Church hosts a free “Introduction to Gentle Yoga” class between 5:15 and 6 p.m. at the church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Anyone can do gentle yoga, regardless of their level of physical ability. Reservations are required by calling (619) 788-4838, or emailing [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19 • The Point Loma Peninsula Republican Women’s Federated hosts its monthly meeting with featured speakers Robert Amador, candidate for the San Diego Superior Court’s Seat 25; and Lou Aspell, who will speak on the presidential campaign of Mitt Romney. The event takes place at 10 a.m. at the Point Loma Café, 4865 Harbor Drive. A no-host lunch follows and visitors are welcome. For more information, call Marilyn at (619) 222-9532. • The Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library will host a free performance of Ian Todella’s Third Season Jazz Quartet at 7 p.m., featuring classic jazz and American standards in music. The event takes place at the library’s Community Room, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call head librarian Christine Gonzalez at (619) 531-1539. THURSDAY, Sept. 20 The Ocean Beach Historical Society will present “Madame X, the Country Boy and Japanese Spy” by author Richard L. Carrico with the Department of American Indian Studies at San Diego State University. From 1934 to 1936, a ring of Japanese agents and spies enlisted the help of U.S. Navy personnel to conduct espionage, including in San Diego. The presentation takes place at 7 p.m. at Point Loma United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit obhistory.wordpress.com. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26 The Point Loma United Methodist Church hosts a free “Relax, Breathe, Share, Give” class from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Find your natural ability to relax and breathe easily. And with that discover your vast inner resources for being flexible and generous with life’s circumstances. The class features calming practices that you can do sitting, standing, or in any situation. Reservations are required by calling (619) 788-4838, or emailing [email protected]. SATURDAY, Sept. 29 GFWC Peninsula Women’s Club will welcome guests for lunch, cards, conversation and relaxation during “Autum in the Garden” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information, visit www.peninsulawomansclub.org. For reservations, call Susan Townsend at (619) 223-1504.