COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Shelter Island Rotary Club and Prudential California Realty will host the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at 2830 Shelter Island Drive in the parking lot. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 1 to 5 p.m., Coastal Sage Gardening hosts its sixth annual open house and native plant sale. Music, dance, crafts and refreshments also available. A book signing will also take place with author Jan D. Wellik, author of “Nature Writing Field Guide for Teachers.” The free event takes place at 3685 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 223-5229.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile hosts blood drive, Immaculate Conception Church, 2540 Sports Arena Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough host work party to care for California native plants and remove invasive plants at the slough. Participants should meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. Participants should wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hat, sturdy shoes, gloves, gardening or weeding tools or clippers. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosa-slough.org.
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.
SCHOOLS
Correia Middle School
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 to 11 p.m., Correia Middle School Association presents 6th annual silent auction, “An Inspiring Evening of Possibilities.” The auction helps raise money for vital school programs and technology materials. Local merchants currently being asked to donate goods, services or financial support toward the school’s goal of $25,000.
Dana Elementary
“¢ Through Jan. 4, winter break.
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m., guitar class benefit; tickets are $5.
Loma Portal
“¢ 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.
“¢ Through Jan. 6, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 7.
“¢ January, Mondays through Fridays, 8:40 to 9 a.m., “Run for Life” continues.
“¢ Through April 1, yearbooks available for $16.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Through Jan. 7, Christmas break; classes resume Monday, Jan. 7.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Monday, Jan. 7, school resumes after Christmas break; 7 p.m., Principal’s Advisory Commission meeting.
“¢ Tuesday, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m., Parents Association Board meeting; 7 p.m., First Reconcilia-tion/First Communion.
“¢ Friday, Jan. 11, noon dismissal.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Through Jan. 5, winter vacation, no school.
Sunset View
“¢ Wednesdays through January, 9:45 a.m., kindergarten tours beginning in auditorium. Registration begins April 7. For more information, call (619) 223-7156.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Through Dec. 29, San Diego Watercolor Society presents “Celebration with Family and Friends” at NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, #105, 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.
Jan. 2 through Jan. 30, San Diego Watercolor Society presents exhibition of original watercolor paintings themed, “What’s New?,” juried by Craig Anderson. About 80 paintings created by SDWS members on display and for sale. Reception scheduled for Friday, Jan. 4, 5 to 8 p.m. Exhibit takes place at the San Diego Watercolor Society, 2825 Dewey Road, #105, NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
VENUES
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Friday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Tiger Army performs with Revolution Mother and The Dear & Departed. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door.
“¢ 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.
“¢ Sunday, Jan. 27, Envy on the Coast performs in promotion of new full-length CD, “Lucy Gray.”
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 3, Disney on Ice presents “Princess Wishes.” Tickets range from $16.50 to $51.50. For more information, call (619) 308-4311 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
SENIORS
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 17, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening session, St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
“¢ Monday, Jan. 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.. Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts session on Alzheimer’s and “Maximizing Your Memory,” Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd, #2. Registration required. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening session, Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to noon, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts session on “Heart Healthy Eating,” St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Registration required. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.