POLITICAL
Today, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board regular meeting, Hervey Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 523-9180, or visit www.pcpb.net. Individuals interested in running for a board position this coming year should contact Dee Wylie at the same number.
Monday, Aug. 20, 4:30 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board’s Bylaws Committee meets, Portuguese Hall, 2828 Avenida de Portugal, Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 523-9180, or visit www.pcpb.net.
Wednesday, Aug. 22,
7 p.m., Ocean Beach Town Council and residents will meet with candidates for OBTC board of directors, Masonic Center Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
SPORTS
Saturday, Aug. 18, 34th annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride fund-raiser from San Diego County Administration Building through Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Old Town and Downtown. Registration is 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, ride begins at midnight Aug. 18. For more information, call (619) 645-8068, or visit sandiegomidnightmadness.org.
Sunday, Aug. 19, Ocean Beach Pier, Tony Mezzadri Surf Classic. For more information, call (619) 225-1753, or visit www.tonycontest.org.
Through Sept. 5, Del Mar racing season. First post is 2 p.m. except for 4 O’clock Fridays, when racing begins at 4 p.m. through Aug. 10, 3:30 p.m. from Aug. 17 to 31. The track is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. For information and event listings, visit www.dmtc.com.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Friday, Aug. 17, 5 to 9 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Tony Mezzadri Surf Classic fund-raising dinner to benefit research for spinal cord injuries. For more information, call (619) 225-1753, or visit www.tonycontest.org.
Saturday, Aug. 18, 6 p.m., Manchester Grand Hyatt on San Diego Bay, “MatchPoint Ball,” a tribute event to tennis legend Billie Jean King and fund-raiser to benefit students enrolled in Youth Tennis San Diego’s countywide programs, including the George E. Barnes Tennis Center in Point Loma. For more information, call Linn Walker at (619) 221-9000.
Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m., 16th annual Little Race for Little People, charity event for the neo-natal intensive care unit at San Diego’s Rady Children’s Hospital. Event to take place at the California Yacht Marina, 642 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista. For more information, call (619) 422-7888, or visit www.littlerace.com.
Sunday, Aug. 19, 3:30 to 7 p.m., USA Freestyle Martial Arts offers “Girls on Guard” self-defense class for teens/women, 3125-A Rosecrans St. Cost is $79.99, less $10 for additional family member. For information or to register, call (619) 224-9600, or visit www.dragonkick.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 21, noon, The Rock Church celebrates its ribbon-cutting ceremony, 2277 Rosecrans St, Liberty Station in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 226-7625, or visit www.therocksandiego.org.
Thursday, Aug. 23, 5 to 6 p.m., The Rock Church hosts a pre-opening community reception to celebrate its opening. Additional general open houses are scheduled from Aug. 21-23, 6 to 9 p.m., 2277 Rosecrans St., Liberty Station in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 226-7625, or visit www.therocksandiego.org.
Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Cabrillo National Monument hosts a daylong celebration to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the National Park Service. For more information, call (619) 557-5450, or visit www.nps.gov/cabr/.
Saturdays, beginning Aug. 25, 7:40 p.m., Newport Nights, a monthly cooperative art event featuring various artisans and art outlets in Ocean Beach, main business area along Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 222-0836.
SENIORS
“¢ Tuesday, Aug. 21, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center hosts a free Alzheimer’s support group meeting, 3475 Kenyon St. No reservation required. For information, call (619) 221-3779.
“¢ Tuesday, Aug. 28, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center hosts a free hearing screening, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration required. For information, call (800) 827-4277.
SCHOOLS
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., office opens for fall registration. First day of school is Sept. 4, 9 a.m. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Through August, students compile a list of at least 10 books read or books read to them over summer vacation for a reward and certificate when school resumes in September.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, Aug. 17, 6 to 8 p.m., Point Loma Summer Concerts hosts Rockola, playing high-energy songs of the ’60s, ’70s and beyond, at Point Loma Park. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org.
Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market Friday Night Music, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387, or visit www.obpeoplesfood.coop.
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 5 p.m., Friends of the Hervey Family / Point Loma Library host the fourth of five free movie showings: Marianne Gerdes’ “Eye of the Beholder,” focusing on San Diego artist James Hubbell, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Sunday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market Sidewalk Art Festival, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, visit www.obpeoplesfood.coop.
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 5 p.m., Friends of the Hervey Family / Point Loma Library host the last of five free movie showings: Cheryl Parry’s “The Clothes of Heaven,” focusing on the Magdalene Laundries in Ireland, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Monday, Sept. 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers open fall rehearsal season at Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library. Rehearsals are held every Monday from September to June. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, (619) 222-0429, or visit www.peninsulasingerssan-diego.org.
Saturday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Polished Palate hosts fifth annual Spirits of Mexico, NTC Promenade-McMillin Event Center, 2875 Dewey Rd. For more information, call (760) 943-2333, or visit www.polishedpalate.com.
Saturday/Sunday, Sept. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., second annual Old Town San Diego Art Festival, San Diego Avenue from Conde to Twiggs streets. For more information, call (888) 278-3378, or visit www.oldtownfestival.com.
VENUES:
Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Aug. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., Tom Rhodes (HBO, Comedy Central, Letterman, Leno) performs at Ocean Beach Comedy.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 17, 9 p.m., Supa Bad (all-star tribute).
“¢ Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 p.m., Grateful Dead tribute band Cubensis.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 31, McRad with Tiltwheel, Frontside Five and Behind the Wagon.
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Saturday, Aug. 25, Grammy Award winner Slayer performs with Marilyn Manson.
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Friday, Aug. 17, Grammy-nominated pop instrumentalist Dave Koz with special guests David Benoit, Phil Perry and Kelly Sweet.
“¢ Thursday, Aug. 23, Peppino D’Agostino showcases his acoustic guitar.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18/Friday, Oct. 19, Grammy-nominated singer Keali’i Reichel.
Soma, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Wednesday, Aug. 15, DevilDriver.