Man sentenced for killing pup, slapping woman An Ocean Beach man who pleaded guilty to killing the puppy of his then-girlfriend and to slapping the woman during a domestic violence incident was sentenced Aug. 29 to one year in county jail. Because Aubry Eugene Glascock, 32, received credit for serving 260 days in jail already, he will be released on Sept. 18, according to the sheriff’s department. San Diego Superior Court Judge Eugenia Eyherabide placed Glascock on three years’ probation and ordered him to stay away from his former girlfriend. A restraining order remains in place. The incident took place April 27 at a motor home parked at the foot of Voltaire Street near Dog Beach. Glascock slapped his girlfriend and then threw the 4-month-old puppy against the motor home. The dog was dead at the scene when police arrived. Glascock also pleaded guilty to vandalism for kicking out a window in a holding cell at George Bailey Detention Facility. He was given a 90-day concurrent sentence, which adds no additional time. He was also ordered to pay nearly $1,700 to the sheriff’s department for damages. — Neal Putnam

Surfrider set to host ‘Paddle for Clean Water’ The San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will host its 21st annual “Paddle for Clean Water” on Sept. 16 at the Ocean Beach Pier. The event, which takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, is held to raise public awareness of the need for clean water and healthy coastlines. More than 1,000 surfers and water enthusiasts are expected to take part in the event, which will involve participants paddling out to sea around the pier before returning to shore. Other event sponsors include 91X Radio, REI Stores and Ocean Minded apparel. For more information, visit www.surfridersd.org. — Scott Hopkins

Peninsula Singers to launch fundraising drive The popular Peninsula Singers are preparing to celebrate 10 years of thrilling the local community and venues with song and will be launching an 18-month fundraising campaign with two 4 p.m. performances on Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23. The performances will be dubbed “Shakespeare: Soliloquies, Scenes, Swords and Songs,” and will take place in the beautiful private garden of the Mature family in Rancho Santa Fe. The event was conceived by Peninsula Singers’ members Victoria Mature (soprano) and Vanessa Dinning (alto, who also serves as the Peninsula Singers board president). The cast boasts performers from San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, Poor Players, Pasadena Playhouse, San Diego Symphony, Orchestra Nova and London’s Royal National Theatre. Scenes from Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of the Shrew, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Hamlet, Othello and more are featured, along with live music and some original pieces. All proceeds from the event go to help the choir’s overall fundraising efforts to ensure that every singer is able to take part in Peninsula Singers’ 10-year anniversary celebratory tour. All tickets are $50 and can be purchased by emailing [email protected] or by calling Vanessa at (619) 246-8735. For more information, visit www.shakespeareinthegarden.com. The Peninsula Singers have performed at many venues throughout the community, including the U.S.S. Midway, the Point Loma Village Cultural Faire, Southwestern Yacht Club, Point Loma High School, several local libraries, December Nights in Balboa Park — as well as at Carnegie Hall in New York. For more information, visit www.peninsulasingerssandiego.org. Point Loma Association sets Oct. 4 dinner gala The Point Loma Association has set the date for its annual dinner gala, selecting the Kona Kai Resort at Shelter Island for a beautiful backdrop. The dinner, set to take place on Thursday, Oct. 4, will have a theme of “Celebrate the Craft.” The event will feature local craft beers, the “Polka Dots” as musical entertainment, a German music band, an authentic German meal, a silent and live auction and Dick Lareau’s video feature beautification awards winners. Four local brewers will participate in a panel about growing a successful brewing business. The program includes Jack White from Ballast Point, Greg Koch with Stone Brewing Co., Mike and Lisa Hinkley from Green Flash Brewing Co. and Chris Kramer from Karl Strauss Brewing Company. Local news anchor Clark Anthony will moderate the discussion. For more than 50 years, the PLA has furthered its mission to improve the quality of life in Point Loma through beautification, education, volunteer work and civic collaboration. The annual dinner is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, making possible projects like tree plantings, beautifying utility boxes, eliminating graffiti, maintaining more than 18 sites throughout Point Loma and promoting the Peninsula’s interests with the city, county and federal government, including the Navy. The PLA has also supported the Point Loma Summer Concerts since its beginning 12 years ago. The organization’s biggest projects to date include beautifying medians along Nimitz Boulevard and Cañon Street in Point Loma. Tickets are available for $80 individually or $150 for a couple. Tables of 10 may also be reserved for $1,000. To order tickets, visit www.pointlomaassociation.com or call Pam Kelly at (619) 222-7859.