COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Today, June 12, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Ocean Beach Branch Library hosts “Magic by Abbit the Average.” The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 18th annual Wooden Boat Festival features 70 classic crafts, seminars on maritime skills and activities for children. Proceeds from the event benefit Challenged America. Admission for adults is $5; children under 12 are admitted free. The event takes place at the Koehler Kraft boatyard, 2302 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 222-9051.
Saturday, June 14, 1 to 4 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts Bike Day to raise funds for World Bike Relief, Project Zambia. The event takes place at the church, 3598 Talbot St. For more information, call (619) 223-3193, or visit www.westminster.org.
Tuesday, June 17, 11 a.m., Point Loma Presbyterian Church hosts summer bingo with lunch at 11:45 a.m. The cost of the event is $5. The church is located at 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. Reservations are required by calling (619) 223-1633, ext. 209.
Thursday, June 26, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Ocean Beach Branch Library hosts Archie Merwin sing-along for children of all ages. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Through Saturday, June 28, applications being accepted to participate in the 29th annual Ocean Beach Amateur Chili Cook-off ” a fundraising event for the Fourth of July fireworks display ” sponsored by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA). Applications and the $20 entry fee may be mailed in or dropped off at the OBMA office, 1868 Bacon St. For more information, call (619) 224-4906, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com or www.obstreet-fair.com.
Tuesdays, 2 p.m., the Ocean Beach Branch Library hosts crafts for children using recycled materials. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
BUSINESS
Through June, Phil’s BBQ celebrates its 10th anniversary at it’s Point Loma location with a free souvenir cup (while supplies last) and prizes that include tickets to SeaWorld, Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Padres, the Wild Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain and free T-shirts, visors and gift cards. The restaurant is located at 3750 Sports Arena Blvd. For more information, call (619) 226-6333, or visit www.philsbbq.net.
HEALTH
Monday, June 16, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts Parkinson’s Disease presentation by Karen Jensen. The event takes place at the Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd. Registration required by calling (800) 827-4277.
Wednesday, June 18, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free workshop on an advance health care directive to explain issues and answer questions. The event takes place in the education classroom at the Cushman Wellness Center at the Sharp Outpatient Pavillion adjacent to Sharp Memorial Hospital, 3075 Health Center Drive. Registration required by calling (800) 827-4277.
Tuesday, June 24, 11 a.m., Point Loma Presbyterian Church hosts presentation by Dr. Barry Lebowitz of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California, San Diego. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. The cost of the event is $5. The church is located at 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. Reservations are required by calling (619) 223-1633, ext. 209.
Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Roel Construction hosts San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at 3366 Sports Arena Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegoblood-bank.org.
SCHOOLS
Dana Elementary
“¢ Today, June 12, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m., guitar/chorus assembly; 7 to 8 p.m., guitar/chorus recitals.
“¢ Friday, June 13, minimum day; 10:30 a.m. to noon, 6th-grade promotion.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Friday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., 4th-graders take field trip to MCRD.
“¢ Friday, June 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 1 promotion ceremony in auditorium.
“¢ Monday, June 16, 11 a.m. to noon, 4th-grade promotion in auditorium.
“¢ Monday, June 16, 9:05 a.m. to 1:05 p.m., final day of classes.
“¢ Wednesday, June 25, 4 to 5:30 p.m., annual “Summer Playgroup” held at the kindergarten playground.
“¢ Through June, registration forms available to register new kindergartners. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Friday, June 13, 12:30 to 2:10 p.m., 4th-grade promotion and ice cream social.
“¢ Monday, June 16, Field Day and final day of classes.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, June 12, 10 a.m., kindergarten graduation, Parish Hall; noon dismissal.
“¢ Friday, June 13, 9 a.m., awards assembly; last day of school.
Silver Gate
“¢ Today, June 12, Gator Olympics.
“¢ Monday, June 16, last day of school year, minimum day; 11 a.m., 4th-grade promotion.
Sunset View
“¢ Today, June 12, Running Club assembly; 9 to 9:30 a.m., relays; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., awards.
“¢ Today, June 12, 11 a.m., 4th-graders versus staff and parents soccer game on lower playground.
“¢ Today, June 12, PTA meeting off site.
“¢ Monday, June 15, 11 a.m., 4th-grade awards ceremony in auditorium.
“¢ Monday, June 15, final day of classes, minimum day.
Warren-Walker
“¢ Today, June 12, 10 a.m., 8th-grade commencement; 2 p.m., 5th-grade promotion.
“¢ Monday, June 16, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten summer camps begin.
“¢ Monday, June 23, Middle School Summer School begins; call (619) 260-3663 for information.
“¢ Monday, June 23, Drama Camp begins.
SENIORS
Friday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center hosts annual fundraiser, “Games People Play,” as the group’s lone fundraiser of the year. The event will feature games, a luncheon, a door prize for all participants and an opportunity drawing. Tickets to the event are $20. The event takes place at All-Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For reservations or information, call (619) 223-1640.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Today, June 12, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., second installment of San Diego Dance Theater studio series at Dance Place San Diego at NTC Promenade in Liberty Station. The work in progress features Jean Isaac, Anjanette Maraya-Ramey, Amber Hamer and others. The cost is $10 at the door. The studio is located at 2650 Truxtun Road, Suite 108. For more information, call (619) 225-1803, or visit www.sandiegodanctheater.org.
Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., opening of the New Americans Museum at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma, including the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service’s “Becoming American: Teenagers and Immigration.” Regular gallery hours will be Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102. For more information, call (619) 255-8908.
Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., San Diego Dance Theater presents summer workshop concert featuring new choreography and repertory from Jean Isaac’s San Diego Dance Theater and Malashock Dance. General admission is $12; admission for seniors and students is $10. The location of the event to be determined. For more information, call (619) 225-1803, or visit www.sandiegodanctheater.org.
Through July 27, the latest exhibit, “Material Guys,” is on display at Visions Art Quilt Gallery. The exhibit will feature the quilt work of male artists. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road in the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quilt-visions.org.
VENUES
Cane’s Bar and Grill, 3105 Oceanfront Walk, (858) 488-1081
“¢ Friday, June 20, 8 p.m., Bag of Toys performs acoustic surf-rock, joining Stepping Feet and 40 Oz to Freedom.
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m., Johnny Lang performs. Tickets are $60.
“¢ Saturday, June 14, 8 p.m., Wanda Sykes performs. Tickets are $50.
“¢ Tuesday, June 17, 8 p.m., Crosby, Stills & Nash perform. Tickets are $98.
“¢ Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m., Keb’ Mo’/Taj Mahal perform. Tickets are $55.
“¢ Thursday, June 19, 7:30 p.m., Indigo Girls perform. Tickets are $50.
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500, Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Sesame Street Live presents “When Elmo Grows Up.” Tickets are $14.50 and $18.50. Show dates/times are:
“¢ Thursday, June 26, 7 p.m.
“¢ Friday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.
“¢ Saturday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
“¢ Sunday, June 29, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.
“¢ Saturday, July 26, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, the World Famous Lipizanner Stallions perform “Dancing White Stallions” act. Tickets are $29.50 for Gold Circle seating; regular admission is $29.50 and $19.50; children 12 and under and seniors 60 and over. For more information, visit www.lipizanner.com or www.sandiegoarena.com.