ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sunday, Dec. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., fourth annual Free Day of Dance! The event features free dance classes all day with San Diego Dance Theater, Malashock Dance and San Diego Ballet. All experience levels welcome. The event takes place at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 207. For more information, visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org. Jan. 7 through Jan. 30, Sophie’s Gallery & Gift Shop NTC premieres “Ladies First,” celebrating the career of artist John Agostini in his first one-man show of acrylics on paper, featuring fashionable women and Hollywood stars. An artists’ reception takes place Friday, Jan. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. with wine, hors d’oevres and live music. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at 2960 Historic Decatur Road. For more information, call (619) 578-2207. COMMUNITY/CIVIC Friday, Dec. 24, 6 to 9 p.m., 31st annual Plumosa Park Festival of Lights, featuring the hands-on luminarias tradition by Point Loma neighbors. For more information, call (619) 222-3065. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m., the Point Loma Garden Club hosts guest speaker Mo Price, whose lecture will focus on drought-tolerant Australian plants suitable for the climate locally. The event takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Sunday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., annual “Contas” meeting of the United Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. The event, which is open to all members and prospective members, takes place at the United Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 223-5880, or www.upses.com. SENIORS Tuesday, Jan. 4, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screenings at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. No appointment necessary and the public is welcome. For more information, call (858) 939-4790, or visit www.sharp.com. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screenings at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1145 Evergreen St. No appointment necessary and the public is welcome. For more information, call (858) 939-4790, or visit www.sharp.com. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free presentation on “How to Talk to Your Doctor” at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4425 Valeta St. Reservations are required by calling (800) 827-4277. Thursday, Jan. 27, 10 to 11 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a practical information session with a licensed occupational therapist who specializes in hand therapy and injury-prevention training. The event takes place at All Soul’s Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. Reservations are required by calling (800) 827-4277.








