POLITICAL
Today, Jan. 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board POSTPONED until Thursday, Jan. 24, same time, Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. Agenda posted in advance at the library. For more information, call (619) 694-7993, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., community meeting hosted by SanNoise to address the next phase of the Lindbergh Field master plan. The meeting will focus on the impacts of Lindbergh Field on the community, property values and health. The meeting will be held at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 665-3210.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Today, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Ocean Beach Historical Society hosts presentation by featured guest Carol Browers, “Three Beams of Light ” the Other Lighthouse on Point Loma,” a program focusing on the Ballast Point Lighthouse. The program takes place at the Point Loma Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Clifffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 225-1753.
Saturday, Jan. 19, The Jenna Druck Foundation hosts “The Secret to Having Your Best Year Ever” event to benefit the foundation’s “Families Helping Families” and “Young Women’s Leadership” programs. The event features eight of the world’s most inspirational speakers, including former Charger turned Rock Church pastor Miles McPherson. Tickets for the event, scheduled to take place at the San Diego Sports Arena, start at $29. For more information, visit www.yourbestyearever.org.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 9 to 11 a.m., the San Diego River Park Foundation will host a gardening event at the Point Loma Native Plant Garden. The event will focus on light gardening and weeding. For more information, call (619) 297-7380.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., annual meeting of the United Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (619) 895-6348.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile hosts blood drive, St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church parking lot, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2 to 7 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile hosts blood drive, Rite Aid parking lot, 4840 Niagara St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegoblood-bank.org.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friends of Ocean Beach Branch Library book sale, 4810 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dr. Helen Hu hosts a book-signing event for Nancy Alrich Inman, author of “Bird Nest in a Chandelier.” The event takes place at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, 1267 Rosecrans St., Suite C. For more information, call (619) 226-6506.
Saturday, May 31, Makua, a Point Loma-based women’s organization, hosts “Wild, Wild West” dinner-dance fund-raiser to benefit foster children in San Diego. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information or to donate, call (619) 222-2075.
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, 10 to 10:45 a.m., preschool storytime at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Story Time in the Tugboat Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
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.
First Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., Family Arts Nights with Michelle Richmond in the Community Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. Registration required. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Writers Workshop, Robb Field in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 222-6066.
SCHOOLS
Correia Middle School
“¢ Today, Jan. 17, 6 p.m., 8th-grade new family meeting in the big gym; the event affords parents and students an opportunity to pick out classes for fall and ask questions of staff, students and parents.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 to 11 p.m., Correia Middle School Association presents sixth annual silent auction, “An Inspiring Evening of Possibilities.” The auction helps raise money for vital school programs and technology materials. Local merchants are currently being asked to donate goods, services or financial support toward the school’s goal of $25,000.
Dana Elementary
“¢ Today, Jan. 17, bake sale.
“¢ Today, Jan. 17, Parent-Child Book Club in library.
“¢ Friday, Jan. 18, 6 to 8 p.m., Dana Surf Club Movie Night in auditorium; Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday ” no classes.
“¢ Tuesday, Jan. 22, ELAC meeting at St. Jude’s.
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 24, 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., drama productions.
Loma Portal
“¢ Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday ” no classes.
“¢ January, Mondays through Fridays, 8:40 to 9 a.m., “Run for Life” continues.
“¢ Through April 1, yearbooks available for $16.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 17, 12:30 p.m., bank day and Sing ‘n’ Speak Spanish event.
“¢ Friday, Jan. 18, 11:15 a.m., Abel Silvas Kumeyaay storytelling for 3rd grade.
“¢ Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday ” no classes.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Friday, Jan. 18, 12:10 p.m., Hawaiian Spirit Day luau luncheon.
“¢ Monday, Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday ” no classes.
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. and/or 6:30 p.m., new student open house for grades K through 4.
“¢ Friday, Jan. 25, 8 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of students in grades K through 1 in school library.
“¢ Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m., 1st-grade family science night in auditorium.
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 31, school jog-a-thon; 12:25 p.m., student council family lunch.
“¢ Through Jan. 31, applications being accepted for Choice and Veep for the 2008-09 school year.
Sunset View
“¢ Wednesdays through January, 9:45 a.m., kindergarten tours beginning in auditorium. Registration begins April 7. For more information, call (619) 223-7156.
Warren-Walker
“¢ Wednesday, Jan. 23, open house for Point Loma lower school.
SPORTS
Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peninsula Recreational Soccer League holds registration for spring league. Signups take place at Peninsula Soccer Clubhouse, Robb Field in Ocean Beach. Registration is $95 for all players and new players will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. For more information or to register online, visit www.peninsulasoc-cer.org.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19; Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26; Thursday, Jan. 24, Point Loma High School Thespian Society performs “Alice in Wonderland,” Point Loma High School Performing Arts Cener, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-3131, ext. 4509.
Saturday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., Correia Middle School Music Department hosts renowned Dallas Brass in performance of “An American Musical Journey.” Tickets are $15. The performance takes place in the school auditorium, 4302 Valeta St. For more information, call (619) 226-2251.
Monday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Music on the Point with organist Kate Cameron, accompanied by pipers and drums. Event takes place at All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. at Chatsworth. A $5 donation requested. Concert is followed by a reception in Gooden Hall. For more information, call (619) 223-6394, ext. 13.
Friday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts pianist Paul Kenyon in concert, featuring pieces ranging from Scarlatti to Villa-Lobos. The event takes place at Crill Performance Hall, PLNU, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2297.
Saturday, Jan. 26, Newport Nights featuring original artwork, music, food and drink. Event takes place between the 4800 and 5000 blocks of Newport Avenue and participating merchants on Bacon and Cable streets. For information, visit www.newportnights.org, or e-mail [email protected].
Through Jan. 30, San Diego Watercolor Society presents exhibition of original watercolor paintings themed “What’s New?,” juried by Craig Anderson. About 80 paintings created by SDWS members on display and for sale. Exhibit takes place at the San Diego Watercolor Society, 2825 Dewey Road, #105, NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Friday, Feb. 1, 5 to 8 p.m., San Diego Watercolor Society First Friday reception, San Diego Watercolor Society, 2825 Dewey Road. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts the PLNU Jazz Band, Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2297 or visit www.point-loma.edu/musiccalendar.
Feb. 1 through March 23, Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts “California Fibers: Natural Forces,” a juried exhibit. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quilt-visions.org.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 to 4 p.m., First Friday Club performs at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. A $10 donation is requested. For more information, call (619) 223-0651, or e-mail [email protected].
Feb. 4 through 8, Point Loma Nazarene University 13th annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea: “Writing for Life.” Register no later than Jan. 29; ticket prices vary. The event takes place at Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2297.
Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday Night Music at OB People’s Co-Op, featuring live, acoustic music for the dinner hour. Free event takes place at the Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Co-Op, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387.
Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Loma Actors Studio Winter Workshop, Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. Cost is $220; season runs through March 10. For more information, call (619) 225-0044.
VENUES
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Friday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Tiger Army performs with Revolution Mother and The Dear & Departed. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Cobra Starship with Metro Station/We the Kings/The Cab. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door.
“¢ Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Angels & Airwaves/Meg & Dia/The Color Red/Ace Enders. Tickets are $27.50.
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Jan. 25, 9:30 p.m., Hot Buttered Rum performs.
“¢ Sunday, Jan. 27, Envy on the Coast performs in promotion of new full-length CD, “Lucy Gray.”
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 3, Disney on Ice presents “Princess Wishes.” Tickets range from $16.50 to $51.50. For more information, call (619) 308-4311 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Smucker’s Stars on Ice presents “Live and In Color,” featuring U.S. Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and a stellar cast of Olympic, world and national champions. The event takes place at the San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets begin at $25 and may be purchased through the Sports Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster ticket centers (www.ticketmaster.com) or by calling (619) 220-TIXS.
SENIORS
“¢ Today, Jan. 17, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening session, St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
“¢ Monday, Jan. 21, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts session on Alzheimer’s and “Maximizing Your Memory,” Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd., #2. Registration required. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening session, Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.