POLITICAL
Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m., special meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board to finalize a draft of the PCPB’s bylaw revisions, Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 523-9180, or visit www.pcpb.net.

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board to hold full board meeting to review projects submitted by applicants, Loma Riviera Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Drive. For more information, call (619) 523-9180, or visit www.pcpb.net.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m., the United Port of San Diego hosts a public hearing on the Shelter Island Launch Ramp. Meeting takes place at the training room of the Port’s administrative building, 3165 Pacific Highway. For more information, visit www.portofsandiego.org.
SPORTS
Through Sept. 5, Del Mar racing season. First post is 2 p.m. except for 4 O’clock Fridays, when racing begins at 3:30 p.m. through Aug. 31. The track is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. For information and event listings, visit www.dmtc.com.
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, International Game Fish Association and the San Diego Sportfishing Council hosts fifth annual Shelter Island Young Angler Tournament, Shelter Island Pier, 1776 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 234-8793, or visit www.sportfishing.org.
Saturdays through Oct. 31, 9 to 10:30 a.m., The Rock Church offers free mixed martial arts classes through the Right Cross Mixed Martial Arts ministry. Training held at Knockout Fitness, 1231 Camino Del Rio South. Additional classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lord’s Gym, 4153 Market St. For more information, call (619) 226-7625, or visit www.therocksandiego.org.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturdays, beginning Aug. 25, 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.
Friday, Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m., Sierra Singles hosts a bonfire and potluck at the fire rings across from Humphrey’s on Shelter Island. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share, a chair and own drink. For more information, call (858) 748-1540, or visit http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles/.
Saturday, Sept. 1, deadline to submit nominations for Point Loma Nazarene University Fermanian Business School’s Dealmaker of the Year awards. The awards will be presented during a business breakfast on Friday, Sept. 28, at The Dana on Mission Bay from 7 to 9 a.m. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit www.pointloma.edu/dealmakers, or call (619) 849-2692.
Sept. 1-2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Save Our Heritage Foundation hosts a Labor Day weekend event to celebrate 150 years of the Whaley House in Old Town. Cooking demonstrations and viewing of archaeological digs available. The event will ordinate activities to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the overland mail arriving in Old Town. For more information, call (619) 297-9327, or visit www.whaleyhouse.org.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m., Monta Briant, a local mother and author of “Baby Sign Language Basics,” will host a Baby Sign Language Workshop. Event to include signed stories and tips on using sign language as an early communication tool with preverbal babies and toddlers. Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough hold a work party to take care of California native plants and remove invasive plants. Participants will meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. For more information, call (619) 224-4591.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts grower, lecturer and author
Greg Asbagh during the monthly club meeting. Event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal in Point Loma. For more information, visit www.plgc.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m., Ashmead & White Consulting, Inc., presents all-day seminar themed “Super Yacht, Future Shock II: Staying Ahead of the Curve” to coincide with Yacht Fest 2007. Event takes place at the Islands Palms Hotel and Marina at the Waters Edge Ballroom on Shelter Island. $20 at the door. For more information, call (340) 774-9972.
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 (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.
Sept. 13-16, eighth annual Yacht Fest at Shelter Island Marina. The event is an opportunity to glimpse inside some of the world’s most 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,
SENIORS
Friday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 1:50 p.m., Ocean Beach Seniors Luncheon Club and LiveWell San Diego host a lunch and luau to promote senior involvement and mingling with the younger set. Hot lunches available for $3.50. Event will take place at the LiveWell Senior Lunch Program’s dining room, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. For reservations, call (858) 483-5100, ext. 42.
Saturday, Sept. 8, ElderHelp of San Diego hosts 2007 Walk of Ages to help San Diego’s elderly enjoy dignity and independence on Grandparents Day weekend. A 1K and 3K walk takes place at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. Cost is $35 per participant, $25 per child. For more information, call (619) 284-9281, or visit www.elderhelpofsandiego.org.
SCHOOLS
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Friday, Aug. 31, noon to 1 p.m., Back to School Luncheon for teachers in school library.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 31, 4 to 5 p.m., families and students of incoming kindergarteners are invited to “Come and Meet Your Teacher Day,” kindergarten playground. Also, eScrip sign-ups, PTA membership info and T-shirt sales.
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., first day of new school year.
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 4, 8:40 to 8:55 a.m., Polaroid pictures of the incoming kindergarteners in the kindergarten playground area.
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 4, 9:05 to 10 a.m., Principal Pacis holds a Principal Chat with parents.
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:
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Internet Marketing.”
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “16 Successful Business Tactics.”
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., “How to Develop Your Competitive Advantage.”
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., “QuickBooks.”
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to noon, “Restaurants 101.”
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., “How to Start and Manage Your Own Business.”
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., “How to Write a Winning Business Plan.”
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., “ABC’s of Selling.”
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 27, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., “California Sales & Use Tax Basics.”
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., “Small Business Marketing.”
For more information, call (619) 557-7272, or visit www.score-sandiego.org.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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.
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.
Monday, Sept. 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers open fall rehearsal season at Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library. Rehearsals are held every Monday from September to June. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, (619) 222-0429, or visit www.peninsulasingerssan-diego.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 3 to 9 p.m., Firehouse Foundation hosts 9/11 concert featuring First-Class Fiction, The Beautiful View, The Big Provider, Torture Device and possibly others. A portion of the proceeds will go to build a fund for widows and orphans of the 9/11 tragedy and safety equipment for local fire stations. Event happens at NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (858) 605-1078.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Music and Cultural Events presents guitarist David Burgess. Event takes place at Crill Performance Center, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, students and military. For more information, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/musiccalendar.
Sept. 13-15, eighth annual YachtFest San Diego, featuring views of some of the world’s finest mega-yachts. For more information, visit www.yachtfest.com.
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.
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.
VENUES:
Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Aug. 31, McRad with Tiltwheel, Frontside Five and Behind the Wagon.
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 12, 9:30 p.m., Everton Blender performs with headliner Blend Dem Band.
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 1, Sue Palmer performs during San Diego Blues All-Star Show with Len Rainey.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18/Friday, Oct. 19, Grammy-nominated singer Keali’i Reichel.