POLITICAL
Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., special meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board to complete revisions to the existing by-laws. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 3115 Loma Riviera Drive in the clubhouse. For more information, call Geoff Page at (619) 694-7993, or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board’s Project Review Committee meets to discuss various items. The meeting takes place at 3115 Loma Riviera Drive in the clubhouse. For more information, call Geoff Page at (619) 694-7993, or e-mail Jay Shumaker at [email protected].
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 to 11 a.m., Friends of Dog Beach hosts monthly Dog Beach cleanup. Gloves, bags, scoops, brooms, shovels, dog toys and treats provided. For more information, call (619) 523-1700.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts free Family Movie Matinee featuring “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” with actor Don Knotts. Youth will be on hand to sell popcorn. The event takes place at 3598 Talbot St. For more information, call (619) 223-3193.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in the parking lot at 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Monday, Feb. 11, 2 to 6 p.m., Liberty Tax Service, in conjunction with the March of Dimes, celebrates the opening of a new office, located at 3760 Sports Arena Blvd. Roadside party to benefit March of Dimes. For more information, call (619) 225-8291.
Monday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Computer Sciences Corporation in the parking lot at 4045 Hancock St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Point Loma High School in the small gym, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Beginning Feb. 18, Girls on the Run San Diego launches registration for Point Loma-based sessions to be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 to 5:15 p.m. Girls on the Run is a nonprofit program dedicated to empowering girls age 8 to 12 through emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. Programs to be held at the NTC Field at Liberty Station. For more information, call (760) 586-7952, or visit www.gotrsd.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by the University of San Diego at 5998 Alcala Park, Sports Arena. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Feb. 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Beach Library hosts a special family program to celebrate Black History Month. Featured speaker will be African-American folk artist Kunama, who will perform drum music, stories, chants, songs and participative dance. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 60th annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival, Craft Fair and Parade. The free event takes place at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center and Ocean Beach Elementary School. Kite making takes place between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with all materials supplied; the craft fair runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; entertainment in the schoolyard begins at noon; lunch is provided free to children and to adults with a donation; prize judging 1 p.m.; parade at 2 p.m. For more information, call (619) 225-8705.
Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dr. Helen Hu hosts a book-signing event for Nancy Alrich Inman, author of “Bird Nest in a Chandelier.” The event takes place at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, 1267 Rosecrans St., Suite C. For more information, call (619) 226-6506.
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m., Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosts 2008 Relay for Life at the Point Loma Nazarene University track. The event raises money for cancer research, advocacy, education and services. For more information, call Cathy Gallagher at (619) 849-2564, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, May 31, Makua, a Point Loma-based women’s organization, hosts “Wild, Wild West” dinner-dance fund-raiser to benefit foster children in San Diego. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information or to donate, call (619) 222-2075.
Mondays, 3 p.m., “Baby Signing Storytime” with Jennifer Duncan, Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Tuesdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m., preschool storytime at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Story Time in the Tugboat Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach offers classes in tai chi taught by certified instructor Sherlie Miller. Classes take place at the church, 4776 Saratoga Ave. For more information, call (619) 224-2746 or (858) 292-6284.
First Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., Family Arts Nights with Michelle Richmond in the Community Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. Registration required. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Writers Workshop, Robb Field in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 222-6066.
SCHOOLS
Barnard Elementary
“¢ Today, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m., Mandarin Chinese-language magnet school hosts student-created celebration of the Year of the Rat.
Correia Middle School
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 to 11 p.m., Correia Middle School Association presents sixth annual silent auction, “An Inspiring Evening of Possibilities.” The auction helps raise money for vital school programs and technology materials. Local merchants are currently being asked to donate goods, services or financial support toward the school’s goal of $25,000.
Dana Elementary
“¢ Today, Feb. 7, bake sale; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., school tour; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., parent/child book club.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 9, sport fishing trip.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 11, 3:45 to 5 p.m., variety show rehearsals.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 12, 3:45 to 5 p.m., variety show rehearsals.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dana Association meeting.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 14, bake sale.
Loma Portal
“¢ Today, Feb. 7, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 4th-grade students and parents participate in monthly school tours; participants should meet in auditorium.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 12 and Wednesday, Feb. 13, ArtReach brings collaborative art experience led by artist Patti Fox. Every student will contribute a chalk or oil pastel creation to what will be a series of “Dream Quilts.”
“¢ Friday, Feb. 15, no school, Lincoln’s birthday.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no school, Washington’s birthday.
“¢ Through February, support the school by joining or renewing eScrip memberships at www.escrip.com.
“¢ Through February, reading volunteers needed for district-approved program “Everyone-A-Reader.” For information, e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Through April 1, yearbooks available for $16.
“¢ Support the school by purchasing school logowear in the office. Purchases may also be made through [email protected].
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Friday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Jump for Heart.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 12, 3rd-grade bake sale; 6 p.m., PTA board meeting.
“¢ Thursdy, Feb. 14, bank day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish and Miss Janine’s art class.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, Feb. 7, kindergarten field trip to San Diego Art Museum.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 12, progress reports online for grades 4 through 8; 8th-grade fund-raiser at Coldstone Creamery.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no school, Washington’s Birthday.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m., all-school Mass, Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 22, movie night for grades kindergarten through 3.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 25, bowling night for grades 4 through 8.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 26, 100th day of school.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 a.m., Dan’s & Donuts in cafeteria.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 13, 8:30 a.m., parent tour for incoming students in auditorium.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 15, no school, Lincoln’s birthday.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no school, Washington’s birthday.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m., parent tour for incoming students in auditorium; 6 p.m., 3rd-grade science night.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of students in grades 2 and 3.
St. Charles Borromeo
“¢ Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., open house and guided school tours; refreshments available after 9 a.m. Mass in Parish Hall. For more information, call (619) 223-8271.
Warren-Walker
“¢ Friday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m., 2nd-grade play “The Mystery of the Gum Drop Dragon.”
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 to 11 a.m., kindergarten visitation day.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 14, 10:15 a.m., Jump Rope for Heart “” a community service project raising money for the American Heart Association.
SPORTS
Mondays through March 17, 7:30 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Auxilliary Flotilla 16-03 conducts “Sailing Fundamentals” classes. Cost for the series and book is $25. Classes take place at 3851 Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 446-2145, or e-mail [email protected].
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Through Friday, Feb. 8, Point Loma Nazarene University 13th annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea: “Writing for Life.” Ticket prices vary. The event takes place at Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2297.
Feb. 8-10, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Pacific Southwest Wildlife Art Show, McMillin Event Center, 2875 Dewey Road, NTC Promenade. Tickets are $5 for Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (760) 945-8442, or e-mail [email protected].
Beginning Monday, Feb. 11, 9:30 to 11 a.m., creative writing workshop to be held at The Discovery Center, 4764 Santa Monica Ave. To register, call (619) 223-6992.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 6 to 8 p.m., happy hour art reception for artist Trevor Watson, who is holding his first show at Rock Paper Scissors, 4976 Newport Ave. For more information, call (619) 222-7625. Refreshments available.
Through March 23, Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts “California Fibers: Natural Forces,” a juried exhibit. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quilt-visions.org.
Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday Night Music at OB People’s Co-Op, featuring live acoustic music for the dinner hour. Free event takes place at the Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Co-Op, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387.
Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Loma Actors Studio Winter Workshop, Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. Cost is $220; season runs through March 10. For more information, call (619) 225-0044.
Mondays through May 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers continue weekly community choir rehearsals. The choir meets in the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library in the community room, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].
VENUES
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Cobra Starship with Metro Station/We the Kings/The Cab. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door.
“¢ Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Angels & Airwaves/Meg & Dia/The Color Red/Ace Enders. Tickets are $27.50.
Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., James Harman appears with special guests The Fremonts and Mighty Joe, Chet and the Committee. Tickets are $15 and proceeds go to finance the 9th annual Spring Harmonica Festival Benefit ((March 22). For more information, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.humphreys-bythebay.com.
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Smucker’s Stars on Ice presents “Live and In Color,” featuring U.S. Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and a stellar cast of Olympic, world and national champions. The event takes place at the San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets begin at $25 and may be purchased through the Sports Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster ticket centers (www.ticketmaster.com) or by calling (619) 220-TIXS.
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