COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, Nov. 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting at Paradise Point Resort & Spa, 1404 Paradise Road. The event will feature 20,000 colored lights on a 40-foot-high tree and caroling. For more information, call (858) 274-4630, or visit www.paradisepoint.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, community Christmas tree arrives in Ocean Beach to be placed at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call the Ocean Beach Town Council at (619) 515-4400.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to noon, Ocean Beach Town Council hosts Christmas tree-decorating party at the foot of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Through Monday, Nov. 26, applications accepted for entries in the Ocean Beach Christmas Parade. To obtain an application, e-mail [email protected] or call (619) 515-4400.
Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Holiday Auction at Sunshine Company Saloon Ltd., 5028 Newport Ave. Event for those ages 21 and over. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Friday, Nov. 30, Storefront Decorating Contest judging, length of Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Craft Fair at Veterans Plaza in Ocean Beach; Kids Zone along Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 5:05 p.m., Ocean Beach Christmas Parade. Route begins at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, stretches west to the end of Newport Avenue, ending on Abbott Street. For more information, call the Ocean Beach Town Council at (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., All Souls’ Episcopal Church hosts 56th annual Christmas Home Tour & Christmas Arts Sale. Event will include a showcase of four Point Loma homes dressed up for the holiday along with an arts sale featuring limited-edition gifts. Home tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; noon to 3 p.m., activities take place at the church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 the day of the tour. For tickets and information, call (619) 223-6394, or visit www.all-souls.com.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Women’s Global Network invites area women to expand new and interesting business contacts during an annual holiday tea at Tea Upon Chatsworth, 2180 Chatsworth Blvd. in Point Loma. For more information, call (760) 635-5785, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crafts Fair at Veterans Plaza in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Monday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m., holiday Food and Toy Drive sorting, Masonic Center Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 5 to 8 p.m., holiday Food and Toy Drive wrapping, Masonic Center Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Friday, Dec. 14, judging of Holiday Homes Decorating Contest, various locations. For more information, call (619) 515-4400.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 6 to 9 p.m., Garrison Street children and family members will host their 8th annual hot chocolate, coffee and baked-goods charity fund-raising event. All proceeds go to benefit Children’s Hospital and the Isabella Zouvas Pajama Drive. The neighborhood event takes place at 3631 Garrison St. For more information, visit http://www.friendsofscott.org/index.html.
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, 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.
ENVIRONMENT
Friday, Nov. 30, 2 to 4 p.m., San Diego Coastkeeper hosts “Good Excuse to Get Involved” campaign. Participants should meet at the beach parking lot of the Ocean Beach Jetty. For more information, visit www.sdcoastkeeper.org.
SCHOOLS
Dana Elementary
“¢ Through Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 28, 9 to 10 a.m., parent coffee with the principal.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 28, 4 to 5:30 p.m., school Site Council meeting.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Through Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 26, classes resume.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 26, 5 to 6 p.m., SSC/GT meeting in library.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 30, Red Ribbon Week.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30, wear Loma Portal shirts for Spirit Week.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 30, parent-teacher conferences, half-days for class.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 27, Ident-A-Kid pictures taken.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30, 6 to 9:30 p.m., “Parents Night Out” sponsored by Klassic Kids. Early sign-ups are $20. Children will be served popcorn, pizza and a movie. Students encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a sleeping bag.
“¢ Through November, 8:40 to 9 a.m., every morning before class, “Run for Life” takes place (weather permitting).
“¢ Thursdays through November, 1:10 to 1:35 p.m., 4th-graders host bake sale.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Through Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1st-graders host bake sale.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 5, theater performances for grades 3 and 4.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 6, Bank Day.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Through Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 27, progress reports online for grades 4 through 8.
“¢ Monday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Parochial Athletic League directors meeting.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m., Parent Association Board meeting.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 7, noon dismissal.
“¢ Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., parish penance service.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3rd-graders to Indian Hill.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 13, 8th-graders serve dinner at StandUp For Kids Center.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 18, progress reports online for grades 4 through 8; grades 1, 2 and 3 present Christmas carols at Wesley Palms Senior Center.
“¢ Wednesday, Dec. 19, grades 4 and 5 present Christmas carols at ActivCare Senior Center.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church; presentation of Christmas backpacks for homeless kids to StandUp For Kids Center; noon dismissal.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 21, no school, teacher in-service day.
“¢ Dec. 21 through Jan. 4, Christmas vacation.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Through Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m., principal’s chat with parents of students in grades 2 through 4.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 30 through Dec. 14, Student Council Toy Drive. Drop off donations at school.
“¢ Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., first Silver Gate book fair at Bookstar, 3150 Rosecrans Place. Portion of proceeds returned to the school. At 10:30 a.m., Coach McCloud will do storytime, and Principal McClure will host “pajama storytime” at 7:30 p.m. (jammies encouraged). Vouchers may be printed out by visiting www.silvergateschool.com.
Warren-Walker School
“¢ Through Friday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving break, no classes.

SENIORS
Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center will offer myriad programs for seniors at various locations throughout the month of November. They include:
“¢ Monday, Dec. 3, 9:30 to 11 a.m., free fall prevention class at the Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd., #2. Registration required. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Tuesday, Dec. 4, 9:30 to 11 a.m., free blood pressure screenings at Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. No appointment necessary. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, 9:30 to 11 a.m., free blood pressure screenings at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.. No appointment necessary. For more information, call (800) 827-4277.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, Nov. 30, 1 p.m., John Butler Trio and Brett Dennen perform during San Diego Coastkeeper’s “Good Excuse to Get Involved” campaign. Event takes place at the Ocean Beach Jetty in the grassy park area across from the beach parking lot. For more information, visit www.sdcoastkeeper.org.
Through Nov. 25, the San Diego Art Institute hosts featured artist Ginger Wallace, a Peninsula-area resident for more than 50 years. An artist’s reception takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is themed “Ginger Wallace: Her Art, Wit and Relationships,” showcasing more than 80 original artworks selected from her published book “Extraordinary People & Unique, Above Average Children.” The institute is located in Balboa Park, House of Charm, and also at 1439 El Prado St. For more information, call (619) 236-0011, or visit www.sandiego-art.org.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Co-op hosts Ocean Beach Fall Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase handmade wares, including jewelry, pottery, knit scarves, bags, trinkets, magnets, soaps and other items. Booths will be in front of the store, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387.
Dec. 3-29, San Diego Watercolor Society presents “Celebration with Family and Friends” at NTC Promenade, 2825 #105 Dewey Road in Point Loma. Reception scheduled for Dec. 7, 5 to 8 p.m. Show juried by local artist; about 80 local artists displayed. For more information, call (619) 876-4550.
Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m., San Diego Watercolor Society hosts Paint Out at Ocean Beach Pier. Point Loma resident Jane Riles will demonstrate on location and artists and want-to-be artists may participate throughout the day. The event is free. For more information, call (619) 876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 12, Music Festival at Farmers Market on Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 226-8613.
Mondays through Dec. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers, a community choir, rehearses in the community room of the Hervey Family/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The public is welcome to listen or participate. The choir particularly seeks male singers. For further information, call artistic director Sarah Suhonen at (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].

Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market Friday Night Music, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387, or visit www.obpeoplesfood.coop.

VENUES:
Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Sunday, Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m., Ryan Montbleau Band performs. Tickets are $8; 21 and over.