POLITICAL
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m to 1 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board hosts meeting of the board’s Project Review Committee, Loma Riviera Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Dr. Agenda posted in advance at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 234-2212, or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board, 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].
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., San Diego chapter of Huntington’s Disease Society of America hosts annual Share Your Warmth Day (a warm clothing drive), to benefit the homeless and needy. Drop-off site is the Veterans Village of San Diego, 4141 Pacific Highway. For more information, call (760) 612-1425.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 1 to 5 p.m., Coastal Sage Gardening hosts its sixth annual open house and native plant sale. Music, dance, crafts, bellydancing and refreshments also available. A book signing will also take place with Jan D. Wellik, author of “Nature Writing Field Guide for Teachers.” Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to benefit the Point Loma Native Plant Preserve and the WorldBeat Cultural Center’s Children’s Ethnobotanical Garden. The takes place at 3685 Voltaire St., across from the library. For more information, call (619) 223-5229, or visit www.coastalsage.com.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile hosts blood drive, West Marine parking lot, 1250 Rosecrans St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegoblood-bank.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m., monthly meeting of the Point Loma Garden Club. Topic of the meeting will be the county’s integrated pest management program and natural enemies (biological controls) elements. Meeting takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile hosts blood drive, Electronic Data Systems parking lot, 3990 Sherman St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough host work party to care for California native plants and remove invasive plants at the slough. Participants should meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. Participants should wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hats, sturdy shoes and gloves, and bring gardening or weeding tools or clippers. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosa-slough.org.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, FasTracKids of San Diego County and DS Action host sign-language workshop to raise funds to establish local Down Syndrome center. Event takes place at NTC Promenade, 2820 Roosevelt Road, 2nd floor, Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 315-5553, or visit www.dsaction.com.
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, 4840 Niagra St. 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, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. 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.
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, 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.
SCHOOLS
Correia Middle School
“¢ 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
“¢ Through Jan. 4, winter break.
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m., guitar class benefit; tickets are $5.
Loma Portal
“¢ Monday, Jan. 7, classes resume after Christmas break.
“¢ Thursday, Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., 4th-graders and their parents invited to participate in monthly tours; incoming students will meet in auditorium and meet with the principal during campus tours.
“¢ January, Mondays through Fridays, 8:40 to 9 a.m., “Run for Life” continues.
“¢ Through April 1, yearbooks available for $16.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Monday, Jan. 7, classes resume after Christmas break.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Monday, Jan. 7, school resumes after Christmas break; 7 p.m., Principal’s Advisory Commission meeting.
“¢ Tuesday, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m., Parents Association Board meeting; 7 p.m., First Reconciliation/First Communion.
“¢ Friday, Jan. 11, noon dismissal.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Monday, Jan. 7, classes resume after Christmas break.
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.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m., benefit concert to be held at Dana Middle School to benefit school’s beginning and intermediate guitar classes. Concert features classical guitarists Fred Benedetti and Robert Wetzel, along with well-known San Diego group The Jackstraws. Students from the school’s two guitar classes and teachers Bill Cobb and Grant Fleener also to be featured. The event takes place at Dana’s Jackson Theater, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (619) 225-3897.
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. Reception scheduled for Friday, Jan. 4, 5 to 8 p.m. 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.
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.quiltvisions.org.
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.