COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Monday, Aug. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board’s Project Review Subcommittee meets on new meeting day and time. The public is invited and welcome to attend the meeting at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Agenda posted ahead of time at library. For more information, call (619) 223-1357, or visit www.pcpb.net.
Aug. 27-28, the Point Loma High School class of 1948 hosts its 60th anniversary at the school. For more information, call Winfield Dean at (619) 479-9440, e-mail [email protected]; or call Joanne Bovee Hickey at (619) 222-6649 or Joan Jefferson Reynolds at (619) 223-7313, e-mail [email protected].
HEALTH
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1 to 6 p.m., St. Agnes Church hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at 1145 Evergreen St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
RELIGION
Sunday, Aug. 10 through Thursday, Aug. 14, 5:45 to 8:15 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts A Vegitales Vacation Bible School for children in grades K-5. The event includes light dinner and childcare is provided, along with adult Bible study. The event takes place at Westminster Presbyterian, 3598 Talbot St. For more information, call (619) 223-3193, or visit www.westminstersd.org.
SPORTS
Saturday, Aug. 2, International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and the San Diego Sportfishing Council host the sixth annual Shelter Island Tournament, Young Angler Tournament Series ” a free event for children ages 6 to 15. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the derby takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event takes place at 1776 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 234-8793, or visit www.sportfishing.org.
Friday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to noon, Point Loma High School Football Boosters host 2nd annual golf classic at Sail Ho Golf Course on Rosecrans Street to benefit the PLHS sports program. Cost is $40 for individuals and $80 per team. For more information, call (619) 291-3377.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, Aug. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the third of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Soul Persuaders. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.pl-concerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, Aug. 2, 9:30 to 5 p.m., Bone Appetit Ocean Beach Pet Supply hosts a fundraiser for its nonprofit, county-approved cat and kitten rescue in Ocean Beach. The event will feature raffles and free pet food samples and treats throughout the day. Pet psychic reader Sindi Sommers will offer readings for people and pets for $1 per minute. Cats and kittens will also be on-site for adoption. For more information, call (619) 226-6250, or visit www.boneappetit-ob.com.
Monday, Aug. 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Peninsula Singers sponsors its second summer sing-along. The free event will focus on the theme of songs from American musicals. Lyric sheets and song sheets provided. The event takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, or visit www.peninsulasingerssandiego.org.
Monday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church presents Music At Dusk Monday Evening Concert Series featuring An Invitation to Dance with jazz trombonist Kevin Espinoza. The free event takes place in the Huntington Amphitheater of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3598 Talbot St. For more information, call (619) 223-3193, or visit www.westmin-stersd.org.
Friday, Aug. 8, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the fourth of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring The Screamin’ Primas. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
Friday, Aug. 15, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the last of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Rockola. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
Through Aug. 30, the San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) presents a new exhibition of original watercolor paintings, called “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.” The exhibit, juried by SDWS member Sharon Hinckley, will feature about 100 paintings for show and sale. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105, at the NTC Liberty Station Promenade in Point Loma. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Opening reception is Aug. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Through Jan. 12, San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) has been selected to be part of the San Diego Regional Airport Authority’s free rotating cultural exhibits program at Terminal 2, lower level. On display will be 15 original plein-air paintings by SDWS members. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
VENUES
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 225-0176
Wednesday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 10, various times, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents its 138th edition of “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Ticket prices are $82.50 for Circus Celebrity seating; $52.50 for front-row seating; $40.50 for VIP seating; and $22.50 and $16.50 for regular seating.
Show dates and times:
“¢ Wednesday, Aug. 6 and Thursday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“¢ Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“¢ Sunday, Aug. 10, 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
For tickets, call (619) 220-TIXS or (619) 308-4311.
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Wednesday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., “Ranchita Awareness Night Party” with Mojow & The Vibration Army, Chi Club. Cover charge is $6.
