COMMUNITY/CIVIC Through Oct. 26, Cupcakes Squared in Point Loma will join with sister bakeries across the country for “Cupcakes for a Cause Week,” a fundraiser to support care programs for children with cancer. A portion of the proceeds from specially decorated cupcakes during this period will go toward CancerCare for Kids. Cupcakes Squared is located at 3772 Voltaire St. For more information, visit www.cupcakessquared.com. Today, Oct. 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m., annual Ocean Beach MainStreet Association awards celebration. The event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Center, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 224-4906. Today, Oct. 23, The Identity Theft Resource Center hosts “Identity Theft: Truth or Consequences Identity Theft Awareness Day” at The Rock Church and Academy, 2277 Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 226-7625, or visit www.idtheftcenter.org. Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m., California Dollars for Scholars will host its fifth annual 5K San Diego Walk for Education at San Diego State University. All proceeds raised by the Ocean Beach chapter go directly to senior scholarships at Point Loma High School. Donations may be brought to the walk or e-mailed to Laurie Hurl at Point Loma High. The registration for the 5K walk begins at 8:30 with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The registration and walk start area is Scripps Cottage. For more information, call (800) 335-4504 or (619) 225-1298, or visit www.walkforeducation.org. Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the ladies of Avant Garde, an auxiliary group that supports the San Diego Armed Services YMCA, will host its annual Holiday Treasures Craft Fair — one of the largest craft fairs in San Diego. Thirty-six vendors will open shop at All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, visit www.militaryymca.com. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 to 5 p.m., Halloween carnival at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1527. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the American Lung Association of California hosts a “Respiration Rally” to offer hope and help to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The free event is for people with COPD and their families, caregivers and friends. RSVP to (619) 297-3901 and register online at www.mrsnv.com. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting. The program will feature Kurt Peacock, who will present “Waterwise Trees, Plants and Flowers.” The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (858) 483-2693, or visit www.plgc.org. HEALTH Thursday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Charter School of San Diego, 10170 Huennekens St. in the Midway area. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org. SCHOOLS CORREIA • Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m., boo-ball. • Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon, campus cleanup. • Before-school YMCA sports programs available. For information, call (619) 226-8888. DANA • Today, Oct. 23, students participate in the school’s jogathon, which last year raised $17,000 toward academic enrichment for Dana Middle School and other campuses in the Point Loma Cluster. In addition to face-to-face donations, donors may visit www.danamiddle.com. • Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., sportfishing trip to H&M Landing. EXPLORER ELEMENTARY • Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4 to 7 p.m., “Safari at Sundown” book fair fundraiser offering specially priced books and educational products, along with storytelling by local authors, refreshments and activities for children. Proceeds will be used to purchase books and materials for the Carey Family Library. For information, e-mail [email protected]. LOMA PORTAL • Friday, Oct. 24, 5:30 to 8 p.m., annual Monster Bash featuring the Dad’s Club haunted house, food, games, activity booths, cake walks, costume contests and prizes. • Oct. 27-31, Red Ribbon Week. • Thursdays through October, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., support the 4th-grade class by purchasing pizza, baked goods and drinks in the grassy area. • Through October, volunteers needed for “Everyone-A-Reader” program. Call (619) 223-4810, or e-mail [email protected]. OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY • Friday, Oct. 24, cookie dough fundraiser begins. • Monday, Oct. 27, Red Ribbon Family Fit week begins. • Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting. • Thursday, Oct. 30, Bank Day. PLHS • Today, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., College night designed to introduce students to prospective colleges with representatives of more than 25 universities and colleges around the country. The event is open to the public. For information, call (619) 223-3121. SACRED HEART • Through Oct. 24, ITBS testing for grades 2 through 8. • Thursday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church. • Thursday, Oct. 30, 4th-graders to San Diego Natural History Museum. SILVER GATE • Through Oct. 24, Red Ribbon Week. • Friday, Oct. 24, 5 to 8 p.m., Silver Gate Elementary Harvest Festival with a “mysterious haunted hallway,” a surf simulator, skate ramp, pumpkin patch, games, food, scarecrow auction, cake walk and music. For information, call (619) 222-1139. • Friday, Oct. 31, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat with kindergarten and 1st-grade parents; 1:15 p.m., Halloween parade. SUNSET VIEW • Saturday, Oct. 25, 4 to 8 p.m., 50th annual Halloween carnival. • Thursday, Oct. 30, Dia de los Muertos celebration. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Friday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m., All-School Mass for grade 5; Otter Pop sale for grade 8; food bank for grade 6. • Wednesday, Oct. 29, end of first quarter. • Thursday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m., All-School Mass. • Friday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m., Halloween carnival; noon, dismissal; 5 p.m., daycare closes. WARREN-WALKER • Today, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 25, “Harvesting Knowledge” bookfair at Bookstar on Rosecrans Street. • Friday, Oct. 24, Halloween dance for middle school students. • Sunday, Oct. 26, WWS families participate in Walk for Diabetes. For information, visit www.stepoutdiabetes.com. • Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m., Halloween parade and recitations. • Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m., open house for prospective families. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through Oct. 26, Holy Trinity Concerts presents “Driving Miss Daisy” by Alfred Uhry, performed by three professional actors and produced by John Cochran. Shows are today, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. The suggested donation is $12.50 for adults and $8 for children. The performances take place at Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-0365, or visit www.holytrinityob.com. Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts San Diego Symphony oboist Christopher Gaudi in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Concerts presents world-renowned fiddler Liz Carroll, who will open the 12th season of the Holy Trinity Celtic Concert Series. Carroll will be joined by Irish singer/songwriter Daithi Sproule. Tickets are $25. The performances take place at Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-0365, or visit www.holytrinityob.com. Friday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts the Point Loma Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. The featured music will range from pop to Broadway to jazz. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Through Sunday, Nov. 2, The New Americans Museum hosts an exhibit of rare photographs by Filipino-American photographer Ricardo Orceto Alvarado. The exhibit, “Through My Father’s Eyes: The Filipino-American Photographs of Ricardo Orceto Alvarado (1914-1976),” offers a rare insight into the emergence of the Filipino-American community in postwar America. The museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102 in the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station in Point Loma. There is no admission charge. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (619) 255-8908, or visit www.newamericansmuseum.org. Sunday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts Jazz at the Point featuring the Mellowtones, a jazz trio, in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. The featured music will range from pop to Broadway to jazz. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Through Jan. 4, Quilt Visions presents a new exhibit, “Playing with a Full Deck, Art Quilts from the Warren and Nancy Brakensiek Contemporary Art Collection,” at Visions Art Quilt Gallery at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The exhibition was originally organized by Sue Pearce and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and features 54 quilts by renowned quilt artists. The exhibit is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org. VENUES Canes Bar and Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-1780 • Thursday, Oct. 24, 9 p.m., Lights (Journey tribute band) performs with Dirty Leslie. Tickets are $10. • Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m., Devin the Dude performs. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. • Sunday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m., Blind Melon performs for patrons 21 and older. Soma, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662 • Saturday, Oct. 25, Bleeding Through performs. Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (618) 222-6822 • Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Ocean Beach Comedy (OBC) hosts benefit show for the American Asthma Foundation in memory of OBC supporter and fan Tommy George. Headline will be Kyle Smith, winner of Jimmy Kimmel’s College of Comedy Competition. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. • Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 p.m., Cubensis (Grateful Dead tribute band) performs. Tickets are $15.