COMMUNITY/CIVIC Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 to 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Town Council hosts a community cleanup and recycling event. The event is sponsored by the OBTC, the city and Dog Beach Dog Wash, and takes place at the end of Abbot Street, cross street West Point Loma Boulevard. For more information and restrictions, call (858) 627-3315. Monday, Nov. 2, 6:45 p.m., the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council hosts its monthly meeting at Cabrillo Recreation Center, 3051 Cañon St. For more information, call (619) 222-9718, or visit www.calsnet.net/sunsetcliffs. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m., regular meeting of the Point Loma Garden Club with featured speaker Rene Van Rems, a Dutch-born designer, entertainer and educator who will speak on the latest trends in floral design. There is a $10 charge for the program, which takes place at the Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 to 11 p.m., The Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation hosts its second annual 1940s-Style Swing Dance fundraiser at Old Fort Rosecrans, the historic 1919 U.S., Army YMCA building No. 138 at Naval Base Point Loma. The costume or semi-formal event features the 14-piece Big Band Entertainers. Dance lessons will be offered during band breaks. Popcorn and soft drinks available, along with no-host beer and wine. The cost is $25 per person, $15 per person for active-duty personnel. Reservations must be made by Monday, Nov. 9. For more information, visit www.fortguijarros.com. Through Friday, Nov. 27, applications accepted for the Dec. 5 30th annual Ocean Beach Christmas Tree Festival Parade. Applications will be reviewed and a letter of acceptance with rules and regulations will follow. To obtain an application or for more information, call (619) 515-4400, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.obtowncouncil.org/calendar.html. SCHOOLS DANA • Friday, Oct. 30, all day, ASB spirit/costume day. • Monday, Nov. 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m., PLCS Foundation meeting in library. • Tuesday, Nov. 3, Literacy Benchmark Assessments, all language-arts classes. • Wednesday, Nov. 4, Math Benchmark Assessments, all math classes. • Thursday, Nov. 5, ASB election speeches at grade-level assemblies in Jackson Theater. EXPLORER • Thursday, Nov. 5, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Scholastic Book Fair. Families, teachers and the community are invited to peruse specially-priced books and educational products with storytelling by local authors. The event includes refreshments and activities for children. The event takes place at Explorer Elementary’s Carey Family Center. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. LOMA PORTAL • Friday, Oct. 30, 5 to 8 p.m., Monster Bash and haunted house created by Loma Portal’s Dads’ Club, open to the community. • Friday, Nov. 6, 2nd-graders to the San Diego Zoo. • Friday, Nov. 12, National Take a Veteran to School Day, featuring a morning assembly with color guard by local Cub Scout Pack 588 and classroom interviews with U.S. veterans from the community. • Nov. 16-20, parent/teacher conferences, minimum school days. OB ELEMENTARY • Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:40 to 2:10 p.m, Afterschool Art with Shanti. • Tuesday, Nov. 3, fundraiser at the Corvette Diner at Liberty Station. • Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2:10 to 3:30 p.m., bake sale for Mrs. Quinn and Afterschool Theater Time. SILVER GATE • Friday, Oct. 30, Halloween parade on playground. • Sunday, Nov. 1, Daylight Saving Time ends, set clocks back one hour. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Friday, Oct. 30, Halloween carnival. • Wednesday, Nov. 4, Fresh and Easy shopping night. • Thursday, Nov. 5, PTG meeting. • Monday, Nov. 9, Past Fundraiser begins. SUNSET VIEW • Thursday, Nov. 12, sixth annual Family Fun Day and Golf Tournament at Sail Ho Golf Course. Space is limited. For more information, call (619) 255-7686, or e-mail [email protected]. WARREN-WALKER • Friday, Oct. 30, 8:30 a.m., Halloween poems, songs and recitation; 6:30 p.m., Halloween dance at middle school. • Tuesday, Nov. 3, “Science of Seafaring” 7th-grade field trip to Star of India; 9 a.m., campus tour for prospective families; 7 p.m., John Rosemond lectures on “Parenting the Strong-Willed Child,” a program parents are encouraged to attend. • Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m., John Rosemond lectures on “Teen-proofing,” a program at Cathedral Catholic High School; parents are encouraged to attend. • Friday, Nov. 6, faculty grading and meeting day, no classes. • Sunday, Nov. 8, community service — Walk for Diabetes at University of California, San Diego. • Friday, Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m, “Ghost in the Library,” a 3rd-grade play in the library. The public is welcome. • Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 to 10 a.m., middle school open house. • Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4 to 5:30 p.m., lower school open house. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through Oct. 31, 8 p.m., “Waiting for Godot” to be performed at Salomon Theatre of Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive. The play is a classic of modern theater. Tickets are $8 for students, seniors and military, $10 for adults. For more information or tickets, visit www.pointloma.edu/salomontheatre. Friday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m., “Boo Ball II: Space and Beyond” with Correia Middle School ensembles performing music inspired by Hollywood blockbuster movies, followed by a movie at 6:30 p.m. The event takes place at the school, 4302 Valeta St. For more information, call (619) 222-0476. Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., cantata featuring the Point Loma Singers and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, which will perform Broadway, jazz, classical and sacred compositions. The free event takes place at Crill Performance Hall of Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, visit www.pointloma.edu. Through Oct. 31, San Diego Watercolor Society presents its 29th annual International Exhibition, with 95 paintings from artists around the world both on display and for sale. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, suite 105 at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org. Through Nov. 1, Visions Art Quilt Gallery presents the works of Emily Richardson. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road at Liberty Station. For hours and information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org. Through Nov. 1, Mondays and Thursdays, 7 p.m., free Argentine tango dance lessons hosted by Tango with Colette at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road at Liberty Station. For more information, call (514) 726-5567, or visit www.tangowithcolette.com.