POLITICAL
Monday, Aug. 13, 4 to 6 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board Bylaws Committee meeting, Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, Point Loma. For more information, visit www.pcpb.net.
Thursday, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board regular meeting, Hervey Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, visit www.pcpb.net.
SPORTS
Saturday, Aug. 18, 34th annual Midnight Madness Fun Bicycle Ride fund-raiser from San Diego County Administration Building through Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Old Town and Downtown. Registration is 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, ride begins at midnight Aug. 18. For more information, call (619) 645-8068, or visit sandiegomidnightmadness.org.
Sunday, Aug. 19, Ocean Beach Pier, Tony Mezzadri Surf Classic. For more information, call (619) 225-1753.
Through Sept. 5, Del Mar racing season. First post is 2 p.m. except for 4 O’clock Fridays, when racing begins at 4 p.m. through Aug. 10, 3:30 p.m. from Aug. 17 to 31. The track is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. For information and event listings, visit www.dmtc.com.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Saturday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun Harbor Marina hosts National Marina Day, 5000 N. Harbor Drive. Free entrance. Event features speakers, demonstrations, displays, open houses, tours and activities. For more information, call (619) 222-1167.
Through Aug. 15, Children and Young Adults Summer Reading Program, Hervey Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Friday, Aug. 17, 5 to 9 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Tony Mezzadri Surf Classic fund-raising dinner to benefit research for spinal cord injuries. For more information, call (619) 225-1753.
Sunday, Aug. 19, 3:30 to 7 p.m., USA Freestyle Martial Arts offers “Girls on Guard” self-defense class for teens/women, 3125-A Rosecrans St. Cost is $79.99, less $10 for additional family member. For information or to register, call (619) 224-9600, or visit www.dragonkick.com.
SENIORS
“¢ Wednesday, Aug. 14, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center hosts “Wills and Trusts” seminar, Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration required. For information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Thursday, Aug. 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center hosts “Life Estate Gift Annuity vs. Reverse Mortage” seminar, Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration required. For information, call (800) 827-4277.
“¢ Tuesday, Aug. 21, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center hosts a free Alzheimer’s support group meeting, 3475 Kenyon St. No reservation required. For information, call (619) 221-3779.
“¢ Tuesday, Aug. 28, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo’s Senior Resource Center hosts a free hearing screening, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration required. For information, call (800) 827-4277.
SCHOOLS
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Through Dec. 2, registration for the 2007-08 school year. For information, call (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Through August, students compile a list of at least 10 books read or books read to them over summer vacation for a reward and certificate when school resumes in September.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, Aug. 10, 6 to 8 p.m., Point Loma Summer Concerts hosts jam rock band TapWater at Point Loma Park. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.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.
Friday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m., Band at the Beach performs for the public at Loma Portal Elementary School. For more information, visit www.bandatthebeach.org, or call (619) 222-3065.
Saturday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m., Point Loma Actors Workshop presents Summer Actors Showcase, Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. Admission $5. For more information, call (619) 225-0044, or visit www.pointlomaactors.com.
Sunday, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., San Diego pianist Bryan Verhoye headlines outdoor festival concert on veranda of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-1633.
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5 p.m., Friends of the Hervey Family / Point Loma Library host the third of five free movie showings: Carol Mayfield’s “Motherless Child,” based on Rachel Robinson’s book “Without My Mother’s Love,” 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Sunday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market Sidewalk Art Festival, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, visit www.obpeoplesfood.coop.
Saturday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Polished Palate hosts fifth annual Spirits of Mexico, NTC Promenade-McMillan Event Center, 2875 Dewey Rd.. For more information, call (760) 943-2333, or visit www.polishedpalate.com.
VENUES:
Portugalia restaurant, 4839 Newport Ave., (619) 222-7678
“¢ Thursday, Aug. 16, 9 p.m., Stephanie Erdel.
Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822.
“¢ Wednesday, Aug. 15/Thursday, Aug. 16, Tea Leaf Green with Holiday and the Adventure Pop Collective.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., Tom Rhodes (HBO, Comedy Central, Letterman, Leno) performs at Ocean Beach Comedy.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 17, 9 p.m., Supa Bad (all-star tribute).
“¢ Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 p.m., Grateful Dead tribute band Cubensis.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 31, McRad with Tiltwheel, Frontside Five and Behind the Wagon.
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Through Aug. 12, “The Greatest Show on Earth,” Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
“¢ Saturday, Aug. 25, Grammy Award winner Slayer performs with Marilyn Manson.
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Sunday, Aug. 12, Devon Allman, son of legendary singer Gregg Allman.
“¢ Friday, Aug. 17, Grammy-nominated pop instrumentalist Dave Koz with special guests David Benoit, Phil Perry and Kelly Sweet.
“¢ Thursday, Aug. 23, Peppino D’Agostino showcases his acoustic guitar.
“¢ Thursday, Oct. 18/Friday, Oct. 19, Grammy-nominated singer Keali’i Reichel.
Soma, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Wednesday, Aug. 15, DevilDriver.
“¢ Thursday, Aug. 30, Droid.
