COMMUNITY/CIVIC Today, April 16, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The agenda is posted at the library and may also be accessed by visiting www.pcpb.net. For more information, visit the website or call (619) 222-2240. Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., debut of the Ocean Beach Global Rock Festival, a fundraising event for the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association featuring a beach cleanup, environmental presentations, beer garden, live music and vendors. The event, held in advance of Earth Day, is also designed to promote local initiatives to improve quality of life in the community. For more information, call (619) 224-4906, or visit www.obglobalrock.com. Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. to noon, the Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego hosts Fighting Parkinson’s Step by Step 2009. The event takes place at 2827 Dewey Road in the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. Early registration is $25 before April 13; $30 after April 13. Children 12 and under are admitted free and leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, visit www.parkinsonswalksd.com. Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, noon to 5 p.m., the third annual Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival; Saturday, April 18, 7 to 10 p.m. Buskers After Dark event. The free exhibition features street-performing sword-swallowers, stiltwalkers, jugglers, acrobats, comedians and musicians. The event takes place at West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway, adjacent to Embarcadero Park North. For more information, call (619) 235-4014. Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, the new West City Campus of Continuing Education hosts a rare opportunity to watch Akiko Bourland, a grandmaster of ikebana floral art in action. The public is welcome between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with live demonstrations each day at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. No registration is necessary and admission and parking are free. The event takes place at the West City Campus in the Midway area, 3249 Fordham St. For more information, call (619) 221-6973, or visit www.sdce.edu. Sunday, April 19, 4 p.m., the Point Loma Democratic Club will host District 3 Councilman Todd Gloria in an update on city issues. A presentation will also be heard regarding the May 19 special California election for state propositions. The meeting takes place at the Point Loma Assembly building, 3035 Talbot St., just west of Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 222-9344, or e-mail [email protected]. Sunday, April 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Port of San Diego launches its 30th annual Day at the Docks event to celebrate Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season. Activities include an open house spotlighting sportfishers, demonstrations, seminars, knot-tying, narrated boat rides and a fish-catching event for children 4 to 12 years old. The event is free. For more information, call (760) 522-3710, or visit www.sportfishing.org. Monday, April 20, 6 to 7 p.m., San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will host a budget briefing on his proposals for fiscal year 2010 and be joined by District 2 Councilman Kevin Faulconer during a forum at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 224-4906. Tuesday, April 25, 5:30 to 9 p.m., the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosts its 20th annual “Chamber Chomp”/Taste of Shelter Island — an event benefiting the chamber in its efforts to fund school scholarships, Fourth of July fireworks and various luncheons and mixers throughout the year. Tickets are $15 and participants may sample tasty food and beverage items from 13 establishments around Shelter Island. For more information, call Matt Kalla at (619) 223-1629, or visit www.peninsulachamber.com. April 25-26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Ocean Beach Antique District hosts its annual weekend sales event featuring hundreds of dealers on the 4800 and 4900 blocks of Newport Avenue. The event will boast discounts and a special parking lot sale with additional vendors and merchandise. For more information, call (619) 222-8686, or visit www.antiquesinsandiego.com. HEALTH Monday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the county Health and Human Services Administration hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile in the Coronado Room, 3851 Rosecrans. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. Monday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile in front of the gym, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. Tuesday, April 28, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Point Loma High School hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile in front of the small gym, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. SCHOOLS LOMA PORTAL • Today, April 16, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. • Friday, April 17, 5 to 8 p.m., family movie night in auditorium. • Saturday, April 18, 6 to 10 p.m., 12th annual Foundation Auction Dinner at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal St. Tickets are $30 per person or $55 per couple. Tickets can be purchased by calling (619) 223-1683 or by visiting www.lomaportalelemen-tary.com. • Tuesday, April 21, popcorn sales after school. • Wednesday, April 22, 9:30 to 11 a.m., families of incoming prekindergartners invited to bring their children to “Day As a Dolphin,” featuring student interaction, crafts and stories. Space is limited. For reservations, call (619) 223-1683. • Thursday, April 23, 9:15 to 11 a.m., Dana incoming parent breakfast meeting in the PD room. • Thursday, April 23, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. OB ELEMENTARY • Thursday, April 16, Bank Day; Spanish, dance and arts after school. • Friday, April 17, dads drop-off day. • Tuesday, April 21, 1st-graders to flower field; 4th-grade promotion day; 2:30 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting; 2:30 p.m., yoga in Room 4. • Wednesday, April 23, 2:20 p.m., Mad Science and Chess Club meet. • Thursday, April 24, Bank Day; Spanish, dance and arts after school. SACRED HEART • Tuesday, April 21, afterschool band lessons. • Wednesday, April 22, Earth Day celebrations. • Thursday, April 23, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church. • Friday, April 24, 6 to 9 p.m., family potluck. • Tuesday, April 28, progress reports online; afterschool band lessons. • Wednesday, April 29, grades 1 and 3 to Reuben H. Fleet Science Museum. SILVER GATE • Friday, April 24, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of 1st-graders. • Thursday, April 30, Student Council Family Lunch. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Monday, April 20, school resumes; 2 p.m. dismissal. • Friday, April 24, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; grade 2 food bank. • Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m., First Eucharist. WARREN-WALKER • Thursday, April 16, symphony for arts enrichment. • Friday, April 17, Spirit Day. • Friday, April 17, 2nd-graders to Children’s Museum. • Friday, April 17, 6 p.m., WWPA Parent Party at the Admiral Kidd Club. • Wednesday, April 22, Arts Night at middle school. SENIORS Thursday, April 30, beginning at 10 a.m., the Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center Programs hosts the Sunset Cliffs Seniors at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. A blood pressure check by San Diego Medical Services will take place from 10 to 11 a.m.; chair exercises with a Peninsula YMCA instructor take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; a Bible study takes place between 10 and 11 a.m.; fellowship happens from 10:30 to 11 a.m., followed by a musical program from 11 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served at noon for a charge of $5. For more information, call (619) 223-1640. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through June 7, “Off the Wall” exhibition by renowned Maine quilt artist Elizabeth Busch at Quilt Visions Art Quilt Gallery. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100 at the NTC Promenade. For more information, call (619) 546-4872 or visit www.quiltvisions.org. Through April 24, the San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) presents an exhibition entitled “Hometown San Diego,” about 100 works by SDWS members. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105 at the NTC Promenade. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (619) 876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org. Through July 5, the New Americans Museum presents two simultaneous exhibitions: “Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection” and “A Community Between Two Worlds: Arab Americans in Greater Detroit.” The museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road in the NTC Promenade. There is no cost for admission. For more information, call (619) 255-8908 or visit www.newamericansmuseum.org. Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through June, the Peninsula Singers rehearse for upcoming performances and seek new members. Rehearsals take place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, (619) 222-0429, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.peninsulasingerssandiego.org. VENUES Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-1780 • Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m., Immortal Technique performs with Red Cloud, Chino XL, CF, DJ Static, Kahlee and Adikt 1. Tickets are $20. • Friday, April 24, 8 p.m., Grammy-nominated artist Diplo performs with Jokers of the Scene and DJ Mr. Biggs. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door.