Multiple sclerosis society hosts walk Saturday The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s Pacific South Coast Chapter will host the San Diego County Credit Union 2010 Walk MS, a two-mile, fundraising event on Saturday, April 24 at NTC Park, 2750 Womble Road at Liberty Station in Point Loma. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and Walk MS begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission is free to attend. There is no cost to be a walker. More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the 20th annual event to raise about $600,000 for MS research and services and programs for people with MS, a chronic, unpredictable and disabling neurological disease of the central nervous system with no known cause, cure or prevention. For the ninth consecutive year, San Diego County Credit Union, San Diego’s largest locally based financial institution, is the title sponsor.  Walkers are encouraged to solicit sponsors to raise funds and can earn prizes, including T-shirts, movie tickets and gift cards, based on the amount of donations they collect. There will also be live entertainment and refreshments. At last year’s Walk MS event at NTC Park, 3,982 walkers raised $388,646. For registration and more information, visit www.MSwalk.com. Point Loma car accident kills local resident Rolando “Ed” Arnold, an 88-year-old Point Loma man, died Sunday, April 18 of complications from a traffic accident earlier in the day. According to police reports, Arnold was driving his Corsica south on Nimitz Boulevard and was making a left turn onto Centraloma Drive around 8 a.m. when he collided with a BMW driven by a 51-year-old white male. Arnold was transported to the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. According to the county’s Office of the Medical Examiner, Arnold died of his injuries at about 1:29 p.m. Merchant to give students a prom boost An Ocean Beach merchant is stepping forward to help 10 young ladies at Point Loma High School make their upcoming senior prom a memorable evening. The owner of the Miss Match shop on Newport Avenue apparently learned of the event and immediately offered to donate dresses to deserving girls for the formal event. Plans call for senior girls to sign up for a dress with Kimberly Eurich, the school’s outreach specialist. Selection of recipients will be based on academics, citizenship and the completion of at least 45 hours of community service. Those chosen will select their dresses later this month in preparation for the prom on May 22 at the Bahia Hotel on Mission Bay. — Scott Hopkins Point Loma Actors to present ‘Sylvia’ Point Loma Actors is preparing to present the Broadway smash hit “Sylvia,” by A.R. Gurney. “Sylvia” is a hilarious commentary on mid-life angst and the role pets play in our lives.?”Sylvia” is directed by David Sein and features James Steinberg, Elouise Potomac, Jill Costanzo, Samantha Goldstein, Gunnar Ramstrum and Connie Russert. The show is sponsored by Sunrise Bank, Point Break Café, The Wine Pub, Dog Beach Dog Wash, The Peninsula Beacon and Coldwell Banker’s Michele Kitchin. Performance dates are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from April 30 through May 16. Curtain times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. on Sundays. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, students and military. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets for $10 each. Early reservations are suggested. The performances take place at Point Loma Actors Theatre at the Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. For tickets and information, call (619) 225-0044, or visit www.pointlomaactors.com. Loma Portal school slates action fundraiser The Loma Portal Foundation will host its 12th annual Silent Auction fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal in Point Loma.  The theme of this year’s event will be all about the ’80s with “Don’t Stop Believing.” Proceeds from the event benefit the school’s programs. Auction items are expected to include handmade items, dining certificates, theme-park tickets, restaurant or spa certificates, fine art, jewelry, piano lessons, surfboards and a weekend stay at a mountain cabin. Residents who cannot attend are encouraged to make an item donation, buy a raffle ticket or make an outright gift of support by sending donations to: Loma Portal Foundation, c/o Loma Portal Elementary, 3341 Browning St., San Diego, CA 92106. For tickets and information, call (619) 952-0976, or visit www.lomaportalelementary.com. Silver Gate school gears up for fundraising dinner Silver Gate Elementary School is seeking sponsors and donations in advance of its 15th annual fundraiser “Soiree Gone Green” — a silent auction and dinner dance set for 6 p.m. Friday, April 30. The annual gala will be held in the scenic Bayview Clubhouse at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD). All proceeds go toward The Friends of Silver Gate Foundation (FSG), a non-profit organization devoted to financially supporting Silver Gate Elementary School’s enrichment programs. The dinner, dance and auction serves as the biggest fundraiser of the year for Silver Gate Elementary and gives guests the chance to enjoy dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. School officials said babysitting will be available. Tickets for the event are $65 per person, which includes dinner and wine reception. Tickets are also available for $45 per person for dinner only. Tables to seat eight people are available for $500, which includes two bottles of wine. To purchase tickets, call (619) 222-1139. School officials said there will also be a 50/50 opportunity drawing for a chance to win a portion of the net profit from the auction sales. These tickets are available for $10 each. Sponsorships are available in various sponsor levels ranging in price from $100 to $1,000. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. Local businesses are also encouraged to donate something to be auctioned off. For information, e-mail [email protected]. Silver Gate Elementary School, located at 1499 Venice St., has been recognized as a California Distinguished School by the state Education Department, one of just a handful of public schools statewide to win the coveted designation. For more information and directions, visit www.silvergateschool.com. Magers, U.S. team win tennis championship Ocean Beach tennis champ Gretchen Magers helped lead the 2010 U.S. women’s 45 Margaret Court Cup team to victory earlier this month in Mexico City, as the Americans beat out France in the final to claim the Senior World Team Championship. The defending champions had three returning players from their 2009 victory in Spain: captain Frances Chandler (Jackson, Tenn.), Magers (ranked No. 1 in singles) and Mariana Hollman (Winston-Salem, N.C.). Renata Marcinkowska (Rock Hill, S.C.), who “aged up,” played for the 40s team in 2009. After wins over Mexico and Ireland, the Margaret Court Cup team faced Great Britain in the semi-finals. Magers had undergone shoulder surgery six months earlier and had only been playing for several weeks. Her courage to compete and excel demonstrated why the former touring pro had such an excellent career. Magers played on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team and won many tour championships. Magers pulled out a tough match against Britain’s Sue Webb 6-3, 7-6(6), after surviving a set point against her in the second set. With the match score tied at one-all, Magers/Marcinkowska won the doubles point to put the U.S. into the final against France. OBMA seeks volunteers for street fair The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association is looking for some helping hands to volunteer in various capacities during the 31st annual OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival on June 26, 2010. Volunteers may sign up for three-hour shifts and receive a free event T-shirt.  A variety of jobs are available, including setting up the chairs and tables at the eating areas, helping sell t-shirts and miscellaneous OBMA products, selling ticket to the chili cook-off, break down and other tasks.   To volunteer, call (619) 222-1231, fax (619) 222-1236, or e-mail at [email protected] with your name, address, phone, e-mail address, t-shirt size and shift preference of morning, early or late afternoon shift.  Local teacher among honorees of contest A Point Loma High School (PLHS) teacher was among 16 winners of the “I’m Thankful for My Teacher” campaign, designed to give parents and students in San Diego County a chance to thank the teachers who make a difference in their lives. The campaign was sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union, Junior Achievement and Cox Communications. Among the honorees was Kellie Larsen, an AVID program teacher, coordinator and cheer advisor. at PLHS The campaign, now in its second year, drew 7,345 “thank you” notes to 815 teachers at 152 different schools throughout San Diego. For more information, visit www.asandiego.org.