COMMUNITY/CIVIC Today, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Agendas are posted at the library or can be visited online at www.pcpb.net. For more information, call (619) 222-2240. Thursday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m., free Thanksgiving meal will be served to the community at Sacred Heart Church, 2001 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in Ocean Beach. Volunteers and donations are needed by calling (619) 886-4275. Monday, Dec. 1, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Voices for Children Toy Drive at Rosecroft, 530 Silvergate Ave. in Point Loma. Participants are asked to bring a $25-$30 unwrapped gift for a boy or girl or a $25 or $50 gift card for a teenager. Pictures with Santa will also be taken and cookies and cider will be served. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.voices4children.com. Tuesday, Dec. 2, noon, Ocean Beach Christmas tree arrives at the foot of OB Pier along Newport Avenue. For more information, visit oceanbeachsandiego.com. Thursday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m., children decorate Ocean Beach Christmas tree at foot of the OB Pier along Newport Avenue. For more information, visit oceanbeachsandiego.com. Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon, San Diego River Park Foundation hosts open house and garden tour of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden. For more information, call (619) 297-7380 or visit www.sandiegoriver.org. Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Town Council Dog Beach Committee hosts the return of the Sandy Claws Holiday Beach Party to Dog Beach. Photographers will be available for family shots and there will be a costume contest, games, vendors, food and family activities. For more information, visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, Point Loma Garden Club hosts annual Holiday Tea and Bazaar at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. There is no admission cost. For more information, call (619) 564-7036 or visit www.plgc.org. SCHOOLS CORREIA • Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving holiday break. • Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Correia Association meeting. HIGH TECH HIGH • Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Academic Internship Showcase. LOMA PORTAL • Through Friday, Nov. 21, parent-teacher conferences, 1:05 p.m. dismissals. • Thursdays through November, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. • Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving break — no classes. • Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1950s sock hop in auditorium featuring Dana Middle School jazz band, swing dance lessons, ice cream floats, Hula Hoop contests and other activities for the family. OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY • Today, Nov. 20, Bank Day; 10:30 a.m., Thanksgiving play in Room 11. • Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving break — no classes. • Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Family Craft Night and craft bazaar. PARKER SCHOOL • Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m., Parker’s Quickscience program launches a series “Discover San Diego,” beginning at the tidepools of Cabrillo National Park. SACRED HEART • Tuesday, Nov. 25, progress reports online for grades 4-8. • Wednesday, Nov. 26, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church. • Nov. 27-28, no school — Thanksgiving vacation. SILVER GATE • Friday, Nov. 14, Western barbecue lunch. • Nov. 17-21, minimum days for parent/teacher conferences. • Friday, Nov. 21, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of 2nd- through 4th-graders. • Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving break. SUNSET VIEW • Friday, Nov. 21, Outstanding Student Awards; minimum day for parent-teacher conferences. • Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving break — no classes. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Friday, Nov. 21, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; food bank for grade 4; pizza lunch fundraiser for grade 6. • Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving break — no classes. • Monday, Dec. 1, classes resume; 2 p.m. dismissal. • Tuesday, Dec. 2, See’s candy/cookie dough fundraiser ends. • Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., PTG meeting. • Friday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; sixth-grade bake sale fundraiser; 12:15 p.m. dismissal. WARREN-WALKER • Wednesday, Nov. 26, minimum day for Thanksgiving holiday. HEALTH Friday, Nov. 28, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Baron’s Market & Genie Car Wash host the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile in the parking lot of 4101 W. Point Loma Blvd. For more information, call (800) 479-3902. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2 to 7 p.m., Rite Aid hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile in the parking lot at 4840 Niagara St. For more information, call (800) 479-3902. SENIORS Today, Nov. 20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (619) 221-3779, or visit www.sharp.com. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nov. 21-22, 8 p.m., Malashock Dance Studio at Liberty Station presents “Let’s Duet,” featuring duet favorites. The event takes place at the Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. For more information, call (619) 260-1600, or visit www.malashockdance.org. Nov. 28 through Dec. 20, varying dates, 8 p.m., Point Loma Actors Workshop presents “Romantic Fools,” a comedy examining love, lust, dating and romance. Show dates are Friday, Nov. 28; Saturday, Nov. 29; Friday, Dec. 5; Saturday, Dec. 6; Friday, Dec. 12; Saturday, Dec. 13; Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and military and reservations are recommended. The shows take place at the Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. For information or reservations, call (619) 225-0044 or visit www.pointlomaactors.com. Dec. 3 through Dec. 26, the San Diego Watercolor Society opens a new exhibition themed “Holiday Lights.” The exhibit will feature displays and sales of original watercolors by local artists. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, #105 at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The gallery’s hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (619) 876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” highlighting the Westwind Brass Holiday Concert. Tickets are available for $15 and $25 at the door. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring the Peninsula Singers. Donations welcomed. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring the Explorer Elementary School choir. The free event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Friday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” with the Peninsula Singers and the Southwestern College chorus presenting Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” Tickets are $10 for general admission; free for seniors, military and children. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Friday, Dec. 19, 5 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring John Cochran performing “A Christmas Story.” Donations welcomed. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring Cherubs and Joyful Praise children’s choir. The free event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Saturday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring a Capoeira Brasilian dance performance. Donations welcomed. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring the San Diego School for the Creative & Performing Arts choir. The free event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. 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 • Today, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Deny the Silents performs with Groove Theory and Ivy Suspect. Tickets are $8. • Friday, Nov. 21, 9 p.m., the Vokab Kompany performs with The Concrete Project, the Kneehighs and Randam Luck. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. • Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 p.m., Tainted Love (’80s tribute band) performs with DJ Bao. Tickets are $15. • Monday, Nov. 24, 9 p.m., So-Cal Beer Pong. Free admission. • Wednesday, Nov. 26, 8 p.m., The Melvins perform with Big Business. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. • Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m., Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute band) performs with Graceland. Tickets are $15. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 225-0176 • Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Tickets range from $20 to $57. Soma, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662 • Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Rancid, Buck-O-Nine, Danny Diablo. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (618) 222-6822 • Thursday, Dec. 11, 10 p.m., Charlie Hunter performs. Tickets are $18.