May 4-6 The Point Loma American Cancer Society Discovery Shop will offer plenty of bargains to shoppers while raising proceeds for cancer research and education during a two-day sale at the shop, located at 3609 Midway Drive, Suite C. Among other items, the sale includes jewelry, teacups and linen. The sale runs Friday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (619) 224-4336. The Discovery Shop welcomes volunteers and donations. SATURDAY, May 5 The Point Loma Artists welcome neighbors to a spring art happening and sale at the home of landscape photographer Dave Ness from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On display will be a collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, cards and other items created by local artists. All art will be available for purchase. Guests can mingle with the artists and enjoy refreshments at the event, which takes place at 3993 La Cresta Drive in Ocean Beach. For more information, visit www.pointlomaartists.com. TUESDAY, May 8 The Point Loma United Methodist Church hosts a free program, “Yoga for Autoimmune Conditions,” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church, located at 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Yoga can help the physical, emotional and lifestyle issues that go along with having an autoimmune condition. The program is appropriate for those who are not flexible or who are unable to be on the floor. No previous experience is necessary. For information or to register, call (619) 788-4838, or email [email protected]. SATURDAY, May 12 The third annual Asian Culture Day arrives at Liberty Station in the largest celebration commemorating and recognizing May as Asian Heritage Month. Coupled with Mother’s Day weekend, the fun and educational event is free for all ages and blends cultural performances and food with two martial arts stages, celebrity chef demonstrations, arts and crafts, dance and other activities. The event takes at NTC Liberty Station Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (213) 235-5654, or visit www.asianculturalfestivalsd.com. Also RSVP on the Facebook event page for updates on contests, giveaways, participating food trucks and other goodies. WEDNESDAY, May 16 The Point Loma Peninsula Republican Women hold their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Point Loma Café, 4865 Harbor Drive. The program’s featured speakers will be Shirley Kaltenborn, former president of the San Diego County Federation of Republican Women and Nancy Eisenhart, the federation’s southern division president. A no-host lunch follows and visitors are welcome. For more information, call Marilyn at (619) 222-9532. SATURDAY, May 19 • The Point Loma Garden Club hosts its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The event takes place at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3598 Talbot St. Heirloom tomatoes, vegetables and herbs, stunning, exotic plants, succulent container plants, and many drought-tolerant landscape plants will be for sale at reasonable prices. A Garden Boutique will be filled with specialty and one-of-a-kind items, including mini-succulent containers and fairy gardens. Master Gardeners will provide information on planting, pest control and answer questions. Club Cafe will serve coffee and sell home-baked goods. The plant sale will be held in conjunction the San Diego Floral Association’s Historic Garden Tour. For information on the plant sale, visit www.plgc.org. For garden tour information and tickets, visit www.sdfloral.org. • Justin Halpern, a 1998 graduate of Point Loma High School, will be discussing and signing copies of his latest book, “I Suck at Girls.” His appearance in the school’s gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. is presented by Warwick’s Books of La Jolla, the PLHS Pointer Association and PLHS Alumni. Reserved seating is available by visiting www.warwicks.com. Halpern reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list in 2010 with his first book, “Sh*t My Dad Says,” which spawned a television sitcom series starring William Shatner. TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS Relax the body, mind and spirit with Praise Moves, a Christian alternative to yoga. These are free weekly stretching/strengthening classes at Rock Church, located at 2277 Rosecrans St. Classes include a Tuesday evening co-ed session and a Saturday morning session for women only. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.sdrock.com and check under sports ministries for other classes. THURSDAYS Shelter Island Walk & Talk Bunch meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. near the Bali Hai restaurant for a casual walk to the end of Shelter Island and back (2.2 miles, 60-70 minutes). Optional eats after. For more information and other planned walks, call (619) 272-8851, or visit www.walkabout-int.org.
