COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., book sale at Ocean Beach Library, featuring hundreds of hardcover and paperback books at discount. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 to 11 a.m., Liberty Station presents “Navy Day” and a free Service Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate 84 years of the former Naval Training Center in Point Loma. The event will include an official flag-raising ceremony, dignitary speeches, performances by the Navy Band and Color Guard and historic tours. Festivities will take place at Ingram Plaza, corner of Roosevelt and Cushing roads. Active-duty personnel and their families enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast. For more information or to register, visit www.libertystation.com.
Saturday, Nov. 17, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Students in Free Enterprise teams at San Diego City College will sponsor a fund-raiser at Kobey’s Swap Meet at the Sports Arena to sell clothing and miscellaneous household goods to benefit the county’s wildfire victims. Kobey’s Swap Meet is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. For more information, call (619) 388-3892 or (619) 243-9486.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., recruiters with the Military Sealift Command will host a mini job fair to showcase open seagoing positions. Military Sealift Command transports equipment and supplies to U.S. forces worldwide. The event takes place at the Maritime Institute, 1310-G Rosecrans St. For more information, call (314) 646-1101, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Nov. 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting at Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Paradise Road. The event will feature 20,000 colored lights on a 40-foot-high tree and caroling. For more information, call (858) 274-4630, or visit www.paradisepoint.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, community Christmas tree arrives in Ocean Beach to be placed at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call the Ocean Beach Town Council at (619) 226-8613.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to noon, Ocean Beach Town Council hosts Christmas tree-decorating party at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Through Monday, Nov. 26, applications accepted for entries in the Ocean Beach Christmas Parade. To obtain an application, e-mail [email protected] or call (619) 226-8613.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Holiday Auction at Sunshine Company Saloon Ltd., 5028 Newport Ave. Event for those ages 21 and over. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Friday, Nov. 30, Storefront Decorating Contest judging, length of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Craft Fair at Veterans Plaza in Ocean Beach; Kid’s Zone along Newport Avenue.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 5:05 p.m., Ocean Beach Christmas Parade. Route begins at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, stretches west to the end of Newport Avenue, ending on Abbot Street. For more information, call the Ocean Beach Town Council at (619) 226-8613.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., All Souls’ Episcopal Church hosts 56th annual Christmas Home Tour & Christmas Arts Sale. Event will include a showcase of four Point Loma homes dressed up for the holiday along with an arts sale featuring limited-edition gifts. Home tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; noon to 3 p.m., activities take place at the church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 the day of the tour. For tickets and information, call (619) 223-6394, or visit www.all-souls.com.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crafts Fair at Veterans Plaza in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Monday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m., holiday food and toy drive sorting, Masonic Center Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 5 to 8 p.m., holiday food and toy drive wrapping, Masonic Center Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Friday, Dec. 14, judging of Holiday Homes Decorating Contest, various locations. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
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, 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.

Today, Nov. 15, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m., Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts series “Let’s Knit!” Events take place in the community room of the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
POLITICAL
Today, Nov. 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Agenda to be posted in advance. For more information, call Geoff Page at (619) 694-7993, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.pcpb.net.
SCHOOLS
Dana Elementary
“¢ Friday, Nov. 16, minimum day, classes dismissed at 12:55 p.m.
“¢ Nov. 19-23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 28, 9 to 10 a.m., parent coffee with the principal.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m., school Site Council meeting.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Monday, Nov. 19 through Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 26, classes resume.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 26, 5 to 6 p.m., SSC/GT meeting in library.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 30, Red Ribbon Week.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30, wear Loma Portal shirts for Spirit Week.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 30, parent-teacher conferences, half-days for class.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 27, Ident-A-Kid pictures taken.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30, 6 to 9:30 p.m., “Parents Night Out” sponsored by Klassic Kids. Early sign-ups are $20. Children will be served popcorn, pizza and a movie. Students encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a sleeping bag.
“¢ Through November, 8:40 to 9 a.m., every morning before class, “Run for Life” takes place (weather permitting).
“¢ Thursdays through November, 1:10 to 1:35 p.m., 4th-graders host bake sale.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Today, Nov. 15, Bank Day and Thanksgiving feast for rooms B6 and 4.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 19 through Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1st-graders host bake sale.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 5, theater performances for grades 3 and 4.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 6, Bank Day.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, Nov. 15, 8 a.m., All-School Mass at Sacred Heart Church; 7th grade serves dinner at StandUp For Kids Center.
“¢ Nov. 19-23, Thanksgiving break.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 27, progress reports online for grades 4 through 8.
Warren-Walker School
“¢ Today, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 17, fall book fair at Bookstar.
“¢ Saturday, Nov. 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Open House at middle school.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 21, 11:15 a.m. dismissal for middle school; 11:30 a.m. dismissal for lower school.
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.

SENIORS
Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center will offer myriad programs for seniors at various locations throughout the month of November. They include:
“¢ Today, Nov. 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m., free blood pressure screening at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. to noon, free hearing screening at the Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resources Center, 3475 Kenyon St. Appointment required. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Monday, Dec. 3, 9:30 to 11 a.m., free fall prevention class at the Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd., #2. Registration required. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 4, 9:30 to 11 a.m., free blood pressure screenings at Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. No appointment necessary. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, 9:30 to 11 a.m., free blood pressure screenings at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.. No appointment necessary. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Today, Nov. 15, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., The French Gourmet presents a Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma to celebrate the official release of Nouveau, the Georges Duboeuf Vintage of Beaujolis. The tasting takes place at Luce Court and will feature music by Patrick Berrogain’s Hot Club combo. Cost is $44.95 per guest. For more information, call (858) 488-1725, ext. 300, or e-mail [email protected].
Through Nov. 25, the San Diego Art Institute hosts featured artist Ginger Wallace, a Peninsula-area resident for more than 50 years. An artist’s reception takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is themed “Ginger Wallace: Her Art, Wit and Relationships,” showcasing more than 80 original artworks selected from her published book “Extraordinary People & Unique, Above Average Children.” The institute is located in Balboa Park, House of Charm, and also at 1439 El Prado St. For more information, call (619) 236-0011, or visit www.sandiego-art.org.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Co-op hosts Ocean Beach Fall Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase handmade wares, including jewelry, pottery, knit scarves, bags, trinkets magnets, soaps and other items. Booths will be in front of the store, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, Music Festival at Farmers Market on Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Mondays through Dec. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers, a community choir, rehearses in the community room of the Hervey Family/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The public is welcome to listen or participate. The choir particularly seeks male singers. For further information, call artistic director Sarah Suhonen at (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].

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.
VENUES:
Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Sunday, Nov. 18, 6 to 9 p.m., Miss Kitty and Trio Chantreuse perform with John January and the Brothers Nasrat. Tickets are $5 at the door.