POLITICAL
Today, Dec. 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board at the Hervey/Pt. Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The agenda will be posted in advance at the library. For information, call (619) 694-7993, or e-mail [email protected].

COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, Dec. 22, 6 to 9 p.m., Garrison Street children and family members will host their eighth 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.friendsof-scott.org/index.html.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 1 to 5 p.m., Coastal Sage Gardening hosts its sixth annual open house and native plant sale. Music, dance, crafts and refreshments also available. A book signing will also take place with author Jan D. Wellik, author of “Nature Writing Field Guide for Teachers.” The free event takes place at 3685 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 223-5229.
Sunday, Jan. 6, 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile hosts blood drive, Immaculate Conception Church, 2540 Sports Arena Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegoblood-bank.org.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, FasTracKids of San Diego County and DS Action host sign-language workshop to raise funds to establish local Down Syndrome center. Event takes place at NTC Promenade, 2820 Roosevelt Road, 2nd floor, Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 315-5553, or visit www.dsaction.com.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., annual meeting of the United Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (619) 895-6348.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friends of Ocean Beach Branch Library book sale, 4810 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
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, 10 to 10:45 a.m., preschool storytime at the 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.
SCHOOLS
Dana Elementary
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, all day, winter band concert.
“¢ Thursday, Dec. 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m., winter Dana Elementary band concert.
“¢ Friday, Dec. 21, 9:15 a.m. 5th-grade jog-a-thon winners assembly; 10:15 a.m., 6th-grade jog-a-thon winners assembly.
Dec. 24 through Jan. 4, winter break.
Loma Portal
“¢ Mondays through Fridays, 8:40 to 9 a.m., Run for Life continues on the blacktop area.
“¢ Through today, Dec. 20, yearbooks available for $2 discount; normal cover price $14 for full-color, newly designed book.
“¢ Through December, potential members invited to join Dad’s Club; e-mail Brent at [email protected].
“¢ Through December, support the school by ordering logowear through the office.
“¢ Dec. 24 through Jan. 6, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 7.
Ocean Beach Elementary
“¢ Wednesdays through December, kindergarten music workshops.
“¢ Dec. 24 through Jan. 7, Christmas break; classes resume Monday, Jan. 7.
Sacred Heart Academy
“¢ Today, 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.
“¢ Monday, Jan. 7, school resumes after Christmas break; 7 p.m., Principal’s Advisory Commission meeting.
“¢ Tuesday, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m., Parents Association Board meeting; 7 p.m., First Reconcilia-tion/First Communion.
“¢ Friday, Jan. 11, noon dismissal.
Silver Gate Elementary
“¢ Friday, Dec. 21, Holiday Sing-Along.
“¢ Dec. 24 through Jan. 5, winter vacation, no school.
Sunset View
“¢ Wednesdays through January, 9:45 a.m., kindergarten tours beginning in auditorium. Registration begins April 7. For more information, call (619) 223-7156.
Warren-Walker
“¢ Today, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. 21, kindergartners will participate in a formal English tea.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Through Dec. 29, San Diego Watercolor Society presents “Celebration with Family and Friends” at NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, #105, 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.
Today, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Holiday Festival of Choirs featuring choirs from Dana Middle School, Correia Middle School and Point Loma High School, as well as the Peninsula Singers, a community choir based at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library. Event takes place at Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 619-804-6079, or visit www.peninsulasingerssandiego.org.
Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., jazz bassist Rob Thorsen performs during a quartet concert at All Souls Episcopal Church. The program will range from jazz, Latin and world music groups. For more information, call (858) 336-6082 or e-mail rthorsen1 @san.rr.com.
VENUES
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Cobra Starship with Metro Station/We the Kings/The Cab. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door.
“¢ Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Angels & Airwaves/Meg & Dia/The Color Red/Ace Enders. Tickets are $27.50.
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Jan. 25, 9:30 p.m., Hot Buttered Rum performs.
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 3, Disney on Ice presents “Princess Wishes.” Tickets range from $16.50 to $51.50. For more information, call (619) 308-4311 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.