COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Moinday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., The Rock Church and District 2 Councilman Kevin Faulconer will hold a community forum to discuss the Rock Church parking and circulation plan. Meeting takes place at the McMillin Event Center, 2875 Dewey Rd. For more information, visit therocksandiego.org.
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.
Friday, Sept. 14, 12:30 to 6 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank hosts blood drive at United Portuguese S.E.S., 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call 1 (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.
Sept. 13-16, eighth annual YachtFest at Shelter Island Marina. The event is an opportunity to glimpse inside some of the world’s must luxurious floating vessels. Cost is $32 for general admission, or $46 for two-day admission. For more information, visit www.yachtfest.com.
Friday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., San Diego Oceans Foundation hosts Oceans Benefit 2007, to include luau buffet, Polynesian dance show and silent auction, Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 523-1903, or visit www.sdoceans.kintera.org/oceansbenefit.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 1 to 6 p.m., Fiestas San Diego/Mexican Independence Day in Old Town. Dancing, music, tortilla-making demonstrations, food, period clothing and children’s games. For information, call (619) 220-5422.
Saturday, Sept. 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank hosts blood drive at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call 1 (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts its fourth anniversary celebration, “Point Loma Past and Present.” Events include: 4 to 5 p.m., children’s program on sailboat making and sailing; 7 to 8 p.m., adult program featuring Noah Tafolla speaking on his film about Point Loma. Event takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank hosts blood drive at Point Loma High School’s small gym, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call 1 (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.
Monday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m., Ocean Beach Historical Society will hold its monthly general meeting. Featured speaker will be Richard Carrico, who will discuss the history of the wine industry in San Diego County and the role of local Indians in the industry. Event takes place at the Point Loma Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 225-1753.
Thursdays, from Sept. 20 through Nov. 15, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m., Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts series “Let’s Knit!” Events take place in the community room of the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Saturday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 30, Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma hosts the 44th annual Cabrillo Festival, one of the oldest cultural events in San Diego. The event includes a 16th-century Spanish soldier’s encampment, exhibits, art contest, concerts, dinner dance, authentic Portuguese, Mexican and Spanish dance demonstrations and the re-enactment of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s landing at Ballast Point on Sept. 28, 1542. No gateway entry fee will be collected Sept. 29. For more information, call (619) 223-0056, or visit www.cabrillofestival.org.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ocean Beach MainStreet Association hosts 2007 OBMA Awards Celebration to honor contributors in the local business community. Event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Lodge, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 229-4906.
ENVIRONMENT
Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to noon, California Coastal Commission hosts Coastal Cleanup Day at Ocean Beach Pier and roughly 60 other locations in San Diego County. For more information, call the commission at (415) 904-5200.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m., Surfrider Foundation hosts 16th annual Paddle for Clean Water at the Ocean Beach Pier. The paddle begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call (858) 792-9940, or visit www.surfridersd.org.
SENIORS
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 3 to 5 p.m., the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association hosts a caregiver support group, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center, 3474 Kenyon St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779.
SCHOOLS
Dana Middle School
Today, Sept. 13, bake sale.
Friday, Sept.14, Dana Pride Day.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 4 to 5:30 p.m., School Site Council meeting.
Thursday, Sept. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Curriculum Night.
Friday, Sept. 21, Dana Pride Day.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6 to 7 p.m., PTA meeting in library.
“¢ Friday, Sept. 21, 6 to 8 p.m., Dana Middle School Curriculum Night at Dana.
“¢ Through Sept. 21, Sally Foster fund-raiser assembly in auditorium. The top three sellers will receive iPod Nanos.
“¢ Through September, the school’s vinyl car decals on sale for $4.
“¢ Mondays through Fridays through September, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., open registration. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m., Bank Day and kindergarten Back to School night.
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2:30 p.m., kindergarten bake sale and SSC/SGT meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 19, lunchtime, grades 3-4 theater workshops and Chess Club demonstration.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 13, sixth-graders at sixth-grade camp at Rawhide Ranch; 7 p.m., third grade in home parent meeting.
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 15, 4 to 8 p.m., Back to School Cookout.
“¢ Monday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., fourth grade in home parent meeting.
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 18, class pictures; 7 p.m., eighth grade in home parent meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 19, individual school pictures; 7 p.m., seventh grade in home parent meeting.
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 20, 8 a.m., All-School Mass at Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Monday, Sept. 24, no school “” staff WASC workday.
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 25, make-up picture day; online progress reports for grades 4 through 8.
SPORTS
Sept. 18-27, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., San Diego Sail and Power Squadron presents a sail and power boating 2-week “Boat Smart” course. Classes will cover safe boat handling, state and federal boating regulations, buoys and lights and other topics. There is no cost for the course and materials are available at nominal cost. Event takes place at the Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St., Point Loma. For more information, call (760) 943-9965.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Sail Ho Course hosts Night Golf Tournament to celebrate the first anniversary of the Liberty Station course. Cost is $40 per person and includes nine holes of golf and buffet. Reservations required. Event takes place at the course, NTC Landing, 2960 Truxtun Road. For more information, call (619) 222-4653.
BUSINESS
SCORE San Diego presents series of workshops through September at Point Loma Nazarene University “” Mission Valley location, 4007 Camino del Rio South. Workshops are $64 pre-paid, $74 at door. Workshops are:
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., “QuickBooks.”
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to noon, “Restaurants 101.”
For more information, call (619) 557-7272, or visit www.score-sandiego.org.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Polished Palate hosts fifth annual Spirits of Mexico, NTC Promenade-McMillin Event Center, 2875 Dewey Road. For more information, call (760) 943-2333, or visit www.polishedpalate.com.
Friday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Music and Jazz at the Point hosts guitarist Frank Potenza, Hammond B-3 organist Joe Bagg, drummer Steve Barnes and flutist Holly Hofmann. The performance takes place at Crill Performance Hall at the university, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, students, military and PLNU faculty/staff. For more information, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/musiccalendar.
Saturday/Sunday, Sept. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., second annual Old Town San Diego Art Festival, San Diego Avenue from Conde to Twiggs streets. For more information, call (888) 278-3378, or visit www.oldtownfestival.com.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish hosts concert by Paddy Keenan, 2002’s Irish National Traditional Musician. Tickets are $17 in advance, $19 at the door. Event takes place at the parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (858) 689-2266, or visit www.paddykeenan.com.
Through Oct. 28, New Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts a reception to launch a new monthlong exhibit titled “Three Voices/Three Visions,” featuring the quiltwork of artists Elizabeth Barton, Katie Pasquini-Masopust and Fran Skiles. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org.
Saturdays, 7:40 p.m., “Newport Nights,” a monthly cooperative art event featuring various artisans and art outlets in Ocean Beach, main business area along Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 222-0836.
VENUES:
Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 15, Dubconscious plays its brand of reggae, afrobeat.
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18/Friday, Oct. 19, Grammy-nominated singer Keali’i Reichel.
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Friday, Oct. 5, Saosin performs with Norma Jean, Alexisonfire, The Dear and Departed, and Envy on the Coast.