POLITICAL
Thursday, Dec. 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board at the Hervey/Pt. Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The agenda will be posted in advance at the library. For information, call (619) 694-7993, or e-mail [email protected].

COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Today, Dec. 13, 5 to 8 p.m., Liberty Station hosts a wine-tasting benefit event with proceeds going to the NTC Foundation and the San Diego Food Bank. The event coincides with the grand opening of Vons grocery store at Liberty Station Marketplace, 2495 Truxtun Road. Entertainment, food and a range of wines will be available. Tickets are available for a minimum $25 donation. For more information, call (619) 573-9269.
Friday, Dec. 14, judging of Holiday Homes Decorating Contest, various locations. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m., Ocean Beach Town Council volunteers and community members distribute holiday food baskets and toys to needy families. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 6 to 9 p.m., Garrison Street children and family members will host their eighth annual hot chocolate, coffee and baked-goods charity fund-raising event. All proceeds go to benefit Children’s Hospital and the Isabella Zouvas Pajama Drive. The neighborhood event takes place at 3631 Garrison St. For more information, visit http://www.friendsof-scott.org/index.html.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, FasTracKids of San Diego County and DS Action host sign-language workshop to raise funds to establish local Down Syndrome center. Event takes place at NTC Promenade, 2820 Roosevelt Road, 2nd floor, Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 315-5553, or visit www.dsaction.com.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., annual meeting of the United Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (619) 895-6348.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friends of Ocean Beach Branch Library book sale, 4810 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
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, 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.
NATURE
Saturday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m., Friends of Famosa Slough hosts a bird walk to view migrating shorebirds and ducks. Meet at the first bench on Famosa Boulevard, south of the intersection with West Point Loma Boulevard. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosa slough.org.
SCHOOLS
Dana Elementary
“¢ Today, Dec. 13, bake sale.
“¢ Through Friday, Dec. 14, holiday gift shop open.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 14, Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Saturday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m., annual Point Loma School of Classical Ballet performance of “The Nutcracker” at Dana Middle School in the Jackson Theater, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, all day, winter band concert.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m., winter Dana Elementary band concert.
Loma Portal
“¢ Mondays through Fridays, 8:40 to 9 a.m., Run for Life continues on the blacktop area.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 13 and Friday, Dec. 14, annual holiday gift shop continues.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 14, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Klassic Kids sponsors Parents’ Night Out event at $20 per child. Pizza, popcorn, movie available, and children are encouraged to wear pajamas, slippers and bring sleeping bags.
“¢ Through Dec. 20, yearbooks available for $2 discount; normal cover price $14 for full-color, newly designed book.
“¢ Through December, potential members invited to join Dad’s Club; e-mail Brent at [email protected].
“¢ Through December, support the school by ordering logowear through the office.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Today, Dec. 13, Bank Day.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 14, student standout assemblies.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 18, bake sale for Ms. Giglitto’s class.
“¢ Wednesdays through December, kindergarten music workshops.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, Dec. 13, 8th-graders serve dinner at StandUp For Kids Center.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 18, progress reports online for grades 4 through 8; grades 1, 2 and 3 present Christmas carols at Wesley Palms Senior Center.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 19, grades 4 and 5 present Christmas carols at ActivCare Senior Center.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church; presentation of Christmas backpacks for homeless kids to StandUp For Kids Center; noon dismissal.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 21, no school, teacher in-service day.
“¢ Dec. 21 through Jan. 4, Christmas vacation.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Through Dec. 14, Student Council Toy Drive.
“¢ Through Dec. 14, Student Council Toy Drive. Drop off donations at school.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 21, Holiday Sing-Along.
“¢ Dec. 24 through Jan. 5, winter vacation, no school.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Through Dec. 29, San Diego Watercolor Society presents “Celebration with Family and Friends” at NTC Promenade, 2825 #105 Dewey Road in Point Loma. Reception scheduled for Dec. 7, 5 to 8 p.m. Show juried by local artist; about 80 local artists displayed. For more information, call (619) 876-4550.
Today, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Holiday Festival of Choirs featuring choirs from Dana Middle School, Correia Middle School and Point Loma High School, as well as the Peninsula Singers, a community choir based at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library. Event takes place at Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 619-804-6079, or visit www.peninsulasingerssandiego.org.
Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., jazz bassist Rob Thorsen performs during a quartet concert at All Souls Episcopal Church. The program will range from jazz, Latin and world music groups. For more information, call (858) 336-6082 or e-mail rthorse1 @san.rr.com.
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.
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Jan. 25, 9:30 p.m., Hot Buttered Rum performs.