. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., O.B. Oktoberfest at Dusty Rhodes Park in downtown Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 223-4906, or visit www.oboktoberfest.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m., the Business Exchange Club and Exit Stepping Stone Realty host a luncheon to honor a San Diego Police Department volunteer for service to the community. Keynote speaker is Chief William Landsdowne. Tickets are $34. Event to be held at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, 2150 Harbor Drive. For more information, call (619) 258-8674.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ocean Beach MainStreet Association hosts 2007 OBMA Awards Celebration to honor contributors in the local business community. Event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Lodge, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 229-4906.
ENVIRONMENT
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 3 to 5 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University Athletics Department and Surfrider host Big Wednesday Beach Cleanup. Event will take place at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Participants are asked to meet at the lower field of PLNU next to Young Hall. For more information, call (619) 849-2439, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zero Waste San Diego partners with Ocean Beach Community Development Committee, Ocean Beach Town Council and the city’s Environmental Services Department to host OB Community Cleanup and Recycling Event. Event takes place next to Robb Field in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (858) 694-7000. For information on volunteering, e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Zero Waste San Diego hosts four popular environmental films for a free public viewing. Event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit www.zerowastesandiego.org.
SENIORS
Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the American Association of Retired Persons hosts the second of a two-part driver safety course, Sharp Cabrillo Medical Staff Conference Room, 3474 Kenyon St. Cost is $10. For more information or to register, call (619) 641-7020.
SCHOOLS
Dana Middle School
“¢ Today, Sept. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Curriculum Night.
“¢ Friday, Sept. 21, Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 26, 9 to 10 a.m., parent coffee with Principal Ryan.
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 27, bake sale.
“¢ Friday, Sept 28, Dana Pride Day and Lifetouch Picture Day.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Friday, Sept. 21, 6 to 8 p.m., Dana Middle School Curriculum Night at Dana.
“¢ Through Sept. 21, Sally Foster fund-raiser assembly in auditorium. The top three sellers will receive iPod Nanos.
“¢ Sept. 19 -24, the Loma Portal Foundation and Original Artworks team to offer children’s artwork on items for purchase.
“¢ Through September, the school’s vinyl car decals on sale for $4.
“¢ Through September, fourth grade bake sale on Thursdays; Klassic Kids snow cone sales on Fridays.
“¢ Mondays through Fridays through September, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., open registration. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Monday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m., gift wrap assembly.
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 26, grades 3 and 4 theater workshops.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, Sept. 20, 8 a.m., All-School Mass at Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Monday, Sept. 24, no school “” staff WASC workday.
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 25, make-up picture day; online progress reports for grades 4 through 8.
SPORTS
Through Sept. 27, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., San Diego Sail and Power Squadron presents a sail and power boating 2-week “Boat Smart” course. Classes will cover safe boat handling, state and federal boating regulations, buoys and lights and other topics. There is no cost for the course and materials are available at nominal cost. Event takes place at the Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St., Point Loma. For more information, call (760) 943-9965.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Sail Ho Course hosts Night Golf Tournament to celebrate the first anniversary of the Liberty Station course. Cost is $40 per person and includes nine holes of golf and buffet. Reservations required. Event takes place at the course, NTC Landing, 2960 Truxtun Road. For more information, call (619) 222-4653.
Saturday, Sept. 29, International Game Fish Association and the San Diego Sportfishing Council hosts fifth annual Shelter Island Young Angler Tournament, Shelter Island Pier, 1776 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 234-8793, or visit www.sportfishing.org.
Saturdays through Oct. 31, 9 to 10:30 a.m., The Rock Church offers free mixed martial arts classes through the Right Cross Mixed Martial Arts ministry. Training held at Knockout Fitness, 1231 Camino Del Rio South. Additional classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lord’s Gym, 4153 Market St. For more information, call (619) 226-7625, or visit www.therocksandiego.org.
HEALTH
Friday, Sept. 21, 6 to 8 p.m., Dr. Helen H. Hu presents free lecture on food therapy, Ocean Beach People’s Organic Foods Market, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 226-6506.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2 to 6 p.m., the Herb Club of San Diego, the local chapter of the American Herbalist Guild and retail sponsor Coastal Sage Gardening will host a free Ocean Beach Herb Day Festival as part of the greater National Herb Day. The event takes place in the parking lot of Coastal Sage Gardening, 3685 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 223-5229 or (619) 527-4030.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Music and Jazz at the Point hosts guitarist Frank Potenza, Hammond B-3 organist Joe Bagg, drummer Steve Barnes and flutist Holly Hofmann. The performance takes place at Crill Performance Hall at the university, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, students, military and PLNU faculty/staff. For more information, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/musiccalendar.
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.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish hosts concert by Paddy Keenan, 2002’s Irish National Traditional Musician. Tickets are $17 in advance, $19 at the door. Event takes place at the parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (858) 689-2266, or visit www.paddykeenan.com.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Eveoke Dance Theater holds its annual fund-raiser, “Afternoon of AbunDance, at the Point Loma home of Mary and Scott Clifton. For more information, call (619) 238-1153.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., OB Oktoberfest returns to Dusty Rhodes Park. For more information, call (619) 223-4906, or visit www.oboktoberfest.com.
Through Oct. 28, New Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts a reception to launch a new monthlong exhibit titled “Three Voices/Three Visions,” featuring the quiltwork of artists Elizabeth Barton, Katie Pasquini-Masopust and Fran Skiles. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.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.
Saturdays, 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.
VENUES:
Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6 to 10 p.m., Young’s Market Summer Bash featuring music by The Soul Persuaders.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18/Friday, Oct. 19, Grammy-nominated singer Keali’i Reichel.
Portugalia restaurant, 4839 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, (619) 222-PORT
“¢ Friday, Sept.. 21, 9 p.m., International Day of Peace Concert featuring world music performer Shimsai. Cost is $10 with dinner, $12 without.
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Friday, Oct. 5, Saosin performs with Norma Jean, Alexisonfire, The Dear and Departed, and Envy on the Coast.