La Playa Trail Association program
La Playa Trail Association invites you to Open Air California: Then and Now, presented by Derrick Cartwright, associate professor of art history and director of The University Galleries, University of San Diego. The program will be held 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 at 3035 Talbot St. (Point Loma Assembly). Appetizers and beverages will be served. Suggested donation is $10. For more information, visit www.laplayatrail.org. Applications open for Chili Cook-Off This year’s Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, June 24. Applications are now open for competitors in the famous Chili Cook-Off Competition. This year, the contest is offering separate competition categories for amateurs and restaurants. Do you make the most mouth-watering, delectable, crave-worthy chili in Ocean Beach? Now’s your chance to prove it. Deliciousness, glory, and cash prizes await. Learn all the details and apply at OceanBeachSanDiego.com. Volunteers needed for OB Street Fair
Don’t miss the most fun volunteer opportunity in Ocean Beach – the annual Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival on Saturday, June 24. Volunteer registration is open, and Ocean Beach MainStreet Association is recruiting for lots of great positions. Check out the details and register at www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com. Volunteering is even more fun with friends, so spread the word! ‘Seussical!’ at Vanguard Theatre in July
Vanguard Theatre, a ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church, will present “Seussical!” In this colorful production the stories of San Diego’s own Dr. Seuss are tunefully told by The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and other beloved Seuss characters. The cast features adults and children, with many of Vanguard’s favorite performers in featured roles. This show is perfect for all ages and families are especially encouraged to attend. Showing July 14-16, 20-23, and 27-30. Showtimes are Thursdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church Theatre, 3598 Talbot St. For tickets, call 619-224-6263 or visit www.facebook.com/vanguardtheater and www.vanguardsd.org. OB signs remembered
Ocean Beach Historical Society presenter Claudia Jack has an extensive Ocean Beach sign collection of the community’s most memorable and funny signs. She saved many signs that were on the way to being trashed or destroyed. Jack will also talk briefly on the importance of community volunteerism at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15 at P.L. United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Don’t miss this flash from the past as words and images trigger your memories of O.B.’s unique and colorful history. Peninsula Singers concert
The Peninsula Singers will present “Inspirational Music” at its spring concert on Friday, June 9 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and military. Children ages 10 and under may attend for free. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.peninsulasingerssandiego.org.
Music includes American spirituals, pieces from “Fiddler on the Roof,” “The Sound of Music,” and “Carousel;” and other uplifting popular and classical music selections.
Peninsula Singers is a Community Choir based in Point Loma under the direction of Sarah Suhonen and accompanied by Stewart Simon on piano. The choir has performed at many venues throughout the community including the Point Loma Village Cultural Faire, Point Loma High School, several local libraries, and December Nights in Balboa Park.
Established in 2003, Peninsula Singers is a committee of the nonprofit Ocean Beach Community Foundation. OB photo contest The Ocean Beach Town Council has started a “Share Your OB” photo contest. To enter just tag your best photos of OB with #shareyourOB and post on Instagram or Facebook. Winner receives bragging rights and is entered in a monthly drawing for some cool swag. Each Saturday, a new winner will be announced. So get out there and #shareyourOB.
