ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 10-13, the New Americans Museum hosts “Body Narratives: Expression Through the Human Form,” featuring artwork from mysterious wrapped figures to lyrical floating bodies and from figurative abstractions to a houdini-like escape performance. Exhibition times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Bldg. 202, Suite 102. For more information, visit www.ntcpromenade.org. Sunday, Dec. 13, 10:15 a.m., the Children’s Choir of First Church of the Nazarene performs “The Best Christmas Present Ever,” followed by a service and a marketplace luncheon in the Family Life Center served by community vendors. The event also includes a food drive for the Loaves and Fishes hunger program. Participants are encouraged to bring a canned food item to aid the cause. The event takes place at 3901 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-3110, or visit www.churchonthepoint.com. Sunday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., Vanguard Ministries of Westminster Presbyterian Theatre holds auditions for the comedy production of “You Can’t Take it With You.” Organizers are seeking nine men, seven women and three extras. Performances are March 12-14, March 19-21 and March 26-28. Auditions take place at the church, 3598 Talbot. For information, call (619) 459-3336. Through Jan. 17, Quilt Visions/Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts a new exhibit, “Interpretations 2009.” An opening reception takes place Saturday, Nov. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The admission to the gallery, located at 2825 Dewey Road, is free. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org. COMMUNITY/CIVIC • Saturday, Dec. 12, noon to 4 p.m., Baron’s Marketplace hosts local musician Larry Zeiger and friends during a festive holiday gathering that includes a complimentary cup of hot cocoa or mulled apple cider. On Dec.12 and Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Baron’s will provide samplings of gourmet goodies. For more information, call (619) 223-1696, ext. 305 or e-mail [email protected]. RELIGIOUS Thursday, Dec. 24, various times, The Rock Church hosts Christmas Eve services at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Childcare is not provided. For more information, call (619) 226-ROCK, or e-mail [email protected]. SCHOOLS CABRILLO • Thursday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m., holiday program featuring grades kindergarten through 4. CORREIA • Friday, Dec. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., “Play It Safe” assemblies; CIMA Barnes & Noble fundraising night; progress reporting ends. • Through Friday, Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Scholastic Book Fair. DANA • Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Winter Theater Showcase in Jackson Theater. • Tuesday, Dec. 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m., DIMA Symphonic Band and String Orchestra performs for Point Loma elementary feeder schools in Jackson Theater. • Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Point Loma High School Winter Concert featuring the entire PLHS Music Department with seasonal classics like Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” and the band masterpiece “Russian Christmas Music” in Jackson Theater. • Thursday, Dec. 17, Dana Instrumental Music Winter Concert assemblies in Jackson Theater; 9:20 a.m. for grade 5, 11:20 a.m. for grade 6. • Friday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m., Dana Instrumental Music Winter Concert in Jackson Theater. • Dec. 21-Jan. 1, winter break. LOMA PORTAL • Friday, Dec. 11, awards assembly in auditorium. • Through Friday, Dec. 11, Holiday Gift Fair in auditorium during school hours. • Dec. 10-17, 1:15 p.m., hot dog and festive bake sale by 4th-graders. • Dec. 19-Jan. 3, winter break. OB ELEMENTARY • Friday, Dec. 11, Family Craft Night. • Wednesday, Dec. 16, Mrs. Kilian’s bake sale. POINT LOMA HIGH • Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Point Loma High School Winter Concert featuring the entire PLHS Music Department with seasonal classics like Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” and the band masterpiece “Russian Christmas Music” in Dana Middle School’s Jackson Theater. SILVER GATE • Today, Dec. 10, 4 to 8 p.m., special event at Fresh & Easy (955 Catalina Blvd.) netting 5 percent of all sales to the school. • Friday, Dec. 11, student recognition assembly in auditorium; 12:45 p.m. for grades 1 and 2; 1:15 p.m. for grades 3 and 4. • Through Friday, Dec. 11, 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., book fair. • Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m., FSG meeting in auditorium. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Wednesday, Dec. 16, Family Dinner Night. • Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Christmas programs. • Friday, Dec. 18, 12:15 p.m. dismissal, Christmas recess begins. SUNSET VIEW • Today, Dec. 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Art Corps Family Night in auditorium. WARREN-WALKER • Monday, Dec. 14, 10 to 11 a.m., Masterpiece Mornings for 2- to 3-year-olds and their caregivers. The event is free. Call (619) 223-3663 for details. • Monday, Dec. 14, 2nd grade field trip to LEGOLAND. • Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1st-graders see “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Old Globe Theater. • Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1:15 p.m., holiday tea and band concert for parents of grades 4 through 8 at middle school. • Thursday, Dec. 17, 10:45 a.m., prekindergarten and junior kindergarten holiday play; families are invited. • Thursday, Dec. 17, holiday roller skating party for middle school. • Friday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m., kindergarten high tea; families are invited. • Dec. 21-Jan. 1, winter break. SPORTS Monday, Dec. 14, San Diego SOL Youth Basketball League hosts open tryouts for boys and girls in grades 3 through high school at Francis Parker Upper School, 6501 Linda Vista Road. To register, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.sandiegosol.com.








