COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Friday, Nov. 9, noon to 6 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank hosts bloodmobile at United Portuguese SES Inc. parking lot, 2828 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank hosts bloodmobile at VFW Post 1392, Appletree Market parking lot, 4944 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Monday, Nov. 12, 7 to 11:30 p.m., Red, White and Blues Fundraiser and Food Drive to benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Marine Family Food Locker. Event takes place at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive. Bands include: Troy Sandow and Bryron Hudson, acoustic style; Dave K. and The Road Dogs, rock; The 820 Band with Michele Lundeen, eclectic blend; Chet and The Committee with special guests, blues; All-Star Jam Ending. Tickets are $12 and nonperishable foods will be accepted. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.humphreysbythebay.com. To donate or volunteer at NMCRS Family Food Locker, call (858) 577-6550.
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 5 to 9 p.m., Ocean Beach MainStreet Association and Ocean Beach Tree Committee host the annual OB Restaurant Walk, featuring at least 37 restaurants and entertainment venues. Participants can sample food and drink from various restaurants and pubs. Event ends with a sing-along at Lighthouse Ice Cream. Tickets are $15 and available at Dog Beach Dog Wash, Indulgence Salon, Bone Appetit Ocean Beach Pet Supply, Lucy’s Tavern, Sunshine Co. Saloon, San Diego Bay Flower Company, Surf ‘n’ Sea Wetsuits and during Wednesday night farmers market. For more information, call (619) 224-4906.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank hosts bloodmobile at High Tech High School parking lot, 2861 Womble Road. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Fashion Day Soiree hosts San Diego charity shopping event and clothing drive to benefit fire victims and evacuees, Baja Building at Marina Village, 1936 Quivera Way. For more information, visit www.fashiondaysoiree.com, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., book sale at Ocean Beach Library, featuring hundreds of hardcover and paperback books at discount. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
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.
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.
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.
Thursdays 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.
ENVIRONMENT/NATURE
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club monthly meeting. Tom Piergrossi, nursery owner, landscape designer and TV host, presents “Small Garden Design & Pruning Techniques.” The event is free for members, $5 for nonmembers and takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (619) 523-1276, or visit www.plgc.org.
HEALTH
Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aging & Independence Services, a division of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, will partner with various entities for a “Get It All in One Shot” health fair. Event includes low-cost influenza shots, health screenings, home safety and fall prevention information, medication reviews, community resources, product demonstrations and free Vial of Life giveaways. The event takes place at 3327 Rosecrans St. No registration required. For more information, call (858) 495-5061.
POLITICAL
Monday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., special meeting of the full Peninsula Community Planning Board to discuss and vote on by-law revisions. Agenda to be posted in advance at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Meeting takes place at the Loma Riviera Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Drive. For more information, call Geoff Page at (619) 694-7993, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.pcpb.net.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Agenda to be posted in advance. For more information, call Geoff Page at (619) 694-7993, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.pcpb.net.
SCHOOLS
Dana Elementary
“¢ Today, Nov. 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Parent/Child Book Club.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 9, Dana Pride Day.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 12, Veterans Day, no classes.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 13, 9 to 10 a.m., community meeting.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 13, progress cards distributed.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 14, minimum day, classes dismissed at 12:55 p.m.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dana Association meeting.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 16, minimum day, classes dismissed at 12:55 p.m.
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Today, Nov. 8, 6 to 7 p.m., volunteers needed for the Everyone-A-Reader program in the library. For information, call (619) 223-4810.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 12, Veterans Day, no classes.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PTA meeting in library.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 12, Veterans Day, no classes.
“¢ Through November, 8:40 to 9 a.m., every morning before class, “Run for Life” takes place (weather permitting).
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Monday, Nov. 12, Veterans Day, no classes.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 13, Picture Day and minimum day classes all week; 6 p.m., PTA board meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 14, theater workshops for grades 3 and 4.
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 15, Bank Day and Thanksgiving feast for rooms B6 and 4.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, Nov. 8, noon dismissal; report card conferences 1 to 7 p.m.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 9, noon dismissal; report card conferences 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
“¢ Monday, Nov. 12, no school; teacher inservice day.
“¢ Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1st-graders to Joan Kroc Center for “Music in Motion.”
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m., All-School Mass at Sacred Heart Church; 7th grade serves dinner at StandUp For Kids Center.
“¢ Nov. 19-23, Thanksgiving break.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 27, progress reports online for grades 4 through 8.
Warren-Walker School
“¢ Today, Nov. 8, 1st graders take field trip to “Alice in Wonderland.”
“¢ Today, Nov. 8 and Thursday, Nov. 15, West Coast Speech conducts speech screening at the lower school.
“¢ Friday, Nov. 9, faculty meeting and grading day, no school for students.
“¢ Tuesday, Nov. 12, no class in observance of Veterans Day.
“¢ Nov. 15 through 17, school book fair.
SENIORS
Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center will offer myriad programs for seniors at various locations throughout the month of November. They include:
“¢ Thursday, Nov. 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m., free blood pressure screening at St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
“¢ Two-part driver safety course: Saturday, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sharp Cabrillo Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Cost is $10. To register, call (619) 641-7020.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Music presents “An Evening of Duo Piano Music” featuring the PLNU piano faculty playing music from Broadway. The free event takes place at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.-edu/musiccalendar.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Music presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” a Christmas-themed opera written by Gian Carlo Menotti. The events take place at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and military. For more information, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/musiccalendar.
Monday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., Michael Klam, an Ocean Beach resident and host of The Poetry & Art Series at the Museum of the Living Artist at Balboa Park, will perform for the Drunk Poet’s Society. The event is being held to promote the release of Klam’s new book, “Emma and the Buddha Frog.” The performance takes place at Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (619) 222-6822 or (619) 236-0011.
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6 to 8 p.m., Carefree Vacations hosts “On-Stage Alaska with Holland America Line,” giving residents an opportunity to explore Alaska and the Yukon with films and narratives. Shipboard credits and door prizes will be made available. Event takes place at the Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio South. For more information, call the Point Loma office of Carefree Vacations at (619) 224-2961.
Thursday, Nov. 15, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., The French Gourmet presents a Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma to celebrate the official release of the Georges Duboeuf Vintage of beaujolai, “Nouveau.” The tasting takes place at Luce Court and will feature music by Patrick Berrogain’s Hot Club combo. Cost is $44.95 per guest. For more information, call (858) 488-1725, ext. 300, or e-mail [email protected].
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.
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
“¢ Today, Nov. 8, 8:30 p.m., The California Del Rays perform with Dave Allan & The Arrows and Slacktone.
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Sunday, Nov. 11, The Almost and The Starting Line perform