THURSDAY, April 19 • The Ocean Beach Historical Society presents speaker Richard Dhu, program manager for the San Diego River Park Foundation. Dhu’s topic will be “A Tour of the Historic San Diego River.” The presentation takes place at 7 p.m. at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit www.obhistory.word-press.com. • The Point Loma United Methodist Church hosts a free “Intro to Gentle Yoga” event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. This is a gentle yoga for all levels of physical ability, including seniors and those with special conditions. To register, call (619) 788-4838, or email [email protected]. April 20-21 The Point Loma American Cancer Discovery Shop will help raise proceeds for cancer education and research by offering bargains from around the world on Friday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on sale will be clothing, home decor, vintage and antique items. For more information, call (619) 224-4336. Volunteers and donations welcome. SATURDAY, April 21 • Father Joe’s Villages Fiesta de Flores 29th annual Children’s Charity Dinner to benefit homeless children and teens of St. Vincent de Paul Village and Toussaint Academy. The event takes place at the Kona Kai Resort, 1551 Shelter Island Drive. Dockside cocktail hour and a silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m., followed by and the music of Society Beat at 8 p.m. Attire is black tie or fiesta finery. Individual tickets range from $300 to $1,000; tables for 10 range from $3,000 to $10,000. Village Ladies Guild members and one guest are admitted for $250; young professionals are admitted for $200. For information or to register, call (619) 446-2108, or visit www.my.neighbor.org/fiestadeflores. • Sacred Heart Academy hosts a book fair from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bookstar Barnes & Noble, 3150 Rosecrans Place. Proceeds help support the students of Ocean Beach’s Sacred Heart Academy. For more information, visit www.s-h-a.org. WEDNESDAY, April 25 The Point Loma United Methodist Church hosts a free program, “Yoga for Depression, Anxiety and Grief” from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Yoga can soothe depression, anxiety and grief regardless of flexibility or ability to be on the floor. No previous experience is necessary. To register, call (619) 788-4838, or email [email protected]. FRIDAY, April 27 Sacred Heart Academy’s free art show at 6 p.m. at the church, 4776 Saratoga Ave. The community is welcome to admire the art work of Sacred Heart Academy students, enjoy refreshments and listen to music. For more information, visit www.s-h-a.org. SATURDAY, April 28 The Dana Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary presents the 11th annual Point Loma Garden Walk to benefit the hospital’s Craniofacial Services Department. The walk, which takes place in the elegant La Playa neighborhood of Point Loma, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event also showcases local artisans and features a special plant sale. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or at various merchant outlets. For tickets or information, call (619) 518-8663, email [email protected] or visit www.-pointlomagardenwalk.com. SATURDAY, May 19 The Point Loma Garden Club hosts its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The event takes place at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3598 Talbot St. Heirloom tomatoes, vegetables and herbs, stunning, exotic plants, succulent container plants, and many, drought-tolerant landscape plants will be for sale at reasonable prices. A Garden Boutique will be filled with specialty and one-of-a-kind items, including mini-succulent containers and fairy gardens. Master Gardeners will provide information on planting, pest control and answer questions. Club Cafe will serve coffee and sell home-baked goods. The plant sale will be held in conjunction the San Diego Floral Association’s Historic Garden Tour. For information on the plant sale, visit www.plgc.org. For garden tour information and tickets, visit www.sdfloral.org.








