• Red Cross lauds local heroes — Sgt. Troy Keach and lifeguards James Lockwood, Gunnar Granquist and Charles Davey of the San Diego Fire Rescue Department were honored as the American Red Cross’ 2010 Real Heroes. The four men pulled a young man from icy Mission Beach waters in November 2009. The San Diego and Imperial County chapter of the American Red Cross held a breakfast Sept. 30 aboard the USS Midway honoring heroes who have made a difference in the community. • MBHS receives portion of grant — The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) will receive $7.2 million from a federal magnet schools grant over three years. The funds will be distributed to some of the district’s magnet schools, including Mission Bay High School. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the total $100 million award winners on Sept. 30. The grant was divided among 36 school districts in 15 states. SDUSD was one of eight California districts selected. SDUSD received $2.6 million for the first year. Mission Bay High School received funds from the grant and will use it to strengthen its International Baccalaureate program at the school. The IB program teaches students how to apply educational principles to problems facing a global society. • Mind the cyclists on Oct. 17 — Residents of Pacific Beach are being cautioned that about 2,500 cyclists will be riding through the area on Sunday morning, Oct. 17. The cyclists, in conjunction with The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will be on a 50-mile trek as part of the 27th annual Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour in order to raise money for MS research, programs and services. Several area roads will be affected, such as Crown Point Drive, Pacific Beach Drive and Grand Avenue. The race begins at 7 a.m. and cyclists are expected to finish in San Diego’s Mission Bay area around 10:30 a.m. Registration information, as well as event information, is available at www.biketofinishMS.com. • Club asks for 1,000 pairs of socks — The Pacific Beach Woman’s Club is collecting socks to donate to Stand Up for Kids, a nonprofit organization assisting homeless teens. The club’s goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of new and slightly used socks by Nov. 9. Donations can be dropped off at the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club, 1721 Hornblend St. For more information visit www.pbwomansclub.org. • CCC hosts Oktoberfest — The Community Coaching Center, a nonprofit organization serving children and teens with autism, is hosting an Oktoberfest fundraiser on Saturday. Oct. 23. The event will promote the inclusion of the individuals with Autism and serve as a resource fair for the public. There will be a bounce house, games and activities for children. Adults can listen to live traditional German music performed by the Edelweiss Band and sample local beers from Ballast Point and Green Flash breweries. There will also be authentic food for the whole family. The event will be open to the public and will cost $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 years and younger. The festivities will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Pacific Beach Woman’s Club, 1721 Hornblend St. • Teachers bring home gold — Two teachers from Crown Point Elementary School competed in the San Diego Senior Olympics held on Sept. 18 and 25. Fifth-grade teacher Margaret Bower, won three gold medals in the 55-59 age division for basketball. She won a medal for free throws, hot-shot competition and team competition. Fourth grade teacher Lou Grande won two gold medals in the 55-59 age division. He won medals for free throws and the hot shot competition. • PB Town Council announces election — The Pacific Beach Town Council (PBTC) will hold elections for board positions in November. The positions available will be president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, said Ruby Houck, current vice president. There will also be several board seats available. If the board receives more nominations than seats, an election will be held. The deadline for nominations will be Nov. 17. Those interested in running for president or vice president must have served on the board for one year and have been a PBTC member for a minimum of two years. To be nominated for secretary, treasurer or a board seat, one must be a general member in good standing for 90 days. To enter the race, call the PBTC office, (858) 483-6666. All nominees must prepare a biography and turn it into the office at 1706 Garnet Ave. • Discover PB seeks nominations — Discover PB is accepting nominations for three at-large members to serve on its Community Advisory Committee (CAC). To be considered for the voluntary positions, candidates must either reside in Pacific Beach or be the proprietor of a Pacific Beach business. The committee is comprised of representatives from the Pacific Beach Town Council, the Pacific Beach Planning Group and Discover PB. These members will elect the three at-large individuals to serve on the advisory-only committee. The CAC serves a liaison between the government and the community, said Sara Berns, program manager for Discover PB. It makes decisions whether or not to lend support to items such as special events and alcohol license modifications. The posts involve a yearlong commitment, which will begin in January. A maximum of two terms can be served, Berns said. Interested candidates should e-mail their name, contact information and a brief biography to [email protected] by Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. This committee meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.