COMMUNITY/CIVIC Tuesday, April 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the United Port of San Diego launches the first of two public workshops to discuss Shelter Island dock fees. At issue is a potential change in fees for the transient vessel docks, which have been operated by the port for more than 30 years. Port officials are considering increasing the tariff to recover operation and maintenance costs. The workshop will be held at the Shelter Island Mooring Office, 1401 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, visit www.portofsandiego.org. Monday, April 25, noon to 1 p.m., the United Port of San Diego launches the second of two public workshops to discuss Shelter Island dock fees. At issue is a potential change in fees for the transient vessel docks, which have been operated by the port for more than 30 years. Port officials are considering increasing the tariff to recover operation and maintenance costs. The workshop will be held at the Shelter Island Mooring Office, 1401 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, visit www.portofsandiego.org. Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m., the National Sclerosis Society’s Pacific South Coast chapter hosts its 2011 San Diego County Credit Union Walk MS, a three-mile fundraising walk to benefit research and treatment for multiple sclerosis. The 21st annual San Diego event is expected to draw an estimated 4,000 walkers to raise a goal of $400,000. There is no cost to be a walker. Walkers can earn prizes like T-shirts, movie passes and gift cards, and there will be entertainment and a variety of refreshments. The event takes place at NTC Park in Liberty Station. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. For registration information, visit www.mswalk.com. Friday, May 6, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Night Liberty, Guests are invited to explore the NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District and enjoy an evening of art, receptions, music, food and exhibits. For more information, visit www.ntcpromenade.com. Wednesday, May 11, Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting with speaker Tiger Palifax, general manager of Mission Hills Nursery, the city’s oldest nursery founded by Kate Sessions in 1910. Palifax will speak on new plant varieties that are available this year and how to grow them. He will also share knowledge about saving endangered native plants. Plants will also be available for purchase. The meeting takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Friday, May 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m., the Ocean Beach Historical Society hosts “OB Exposed!”, an annual community photo contest featuring multiple categories. The featured guest for the night is Noah Tafolla, host of the KPBS series “Wonderland.” The free event takes place at the Masonic Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, April 30, 6 to 9 p.m., “Arise: From Sea to Soil to Sky” exhibit opens at the Mod-Est Studio Gallery with environmentally themed oil paintings by Kevin Winger. A portion of proceeds will be donated to San Diego Coastkeeper. The gallery is located at 2690 Historic Decatur Road, No. 104. Admission is free. For information, call (619) 818-6087, or visit www.kevinwinger.com. Friday, May 6, “Art Meets Fashion” at Friday Night Liberty, featuring exhibits and a catwalk launch at the NTC Promenade, a project of San Diego Visual Arts Network and FOCUS. The event takes place at 2640 Historic Decatur Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9260, or visit www.ntcpromenade.com. Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. author Richard Louv launches his new book, “The Nature Principle,” in a lecture at Point Loma Nazarene University. Louv is the author of “Last Child in the Woods.” His presentation will deliver a call to action for nature-balancing existence. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 (cash) at the door or $25 with an autographed book. Exhibitions featuring a variety of nature, conservation and outdoor organizations open at 6:30. The event takes place at the university’s Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For information, email [email protected]. Friday, May 6, 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday reception for artists exhibiting original works at the San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery, 2825 Dewey Road at Liberty Station. Admission always free. Regular gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.