COMMUNITY/CIVIC Monday, Nov. 3, 6:45 p.m., Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council meets at the Cabrillo Rec Center, 3051 Cañon St. For more information, call ( 619) 222-9719, or visit www.cals-net.net/sunsetcliffs. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the American Lung Association of California hosts a “Respiration Rally” to offer hope and help to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The free event is for people with COPD and their families, caregivers and friends. RSVP to (619) 297-3901 and register online at www.mrsnv.com. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m., The Rock Academy hosts a special Veterans Day ceremony to honor U.S. servicemen and women. The event takes place at the Rock Sanctuary, 2277 Rosecrans St. at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 764-5200. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting. The program will feature Kurt Peacock, who will present “Waterwise Trees, Plants and Flowers.” The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (858) 483-2693, or visit www.plgc.org. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m., another in a series of monthly forums, “Behind the Scenes at NTC Promenade.” The forums are designed to provide information to and obtain input from interested community groups and individuals regarding NTC Promenade, the civic arts and cultural center at Liberty Station in Point Loma. The event takes place at Weisz Green Room at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road. RSVP to [email protected]. For more information, call (619) 573-9300. The next forum is Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m., NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road. Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 to 10:45 a.m., baby sign language workshop with local expert Monta Briant at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m., the San Diego Association of Realtors Ambassador’s Foundation hosts a 5K walk to aid San Diego police officers in becoming homeowners in the neighborhoods they protect. The event takes place at NTC Park in Liberty Station. Teams and individuals may sign up in advance for $25 per person and make monetary donations at www.ambassadorsfoundation.org. For information, call (619) 298-7400. The Ocean Beach Tree Festival Committee now has festival T-shirts and sweat shirts available for sale. The items may be purchased at Shades, Surf & Sea and the Dog Beach Dog Wash. For more information, call (619) 515-4400 or (619) 226-9613. Tuesdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m., preschool storytime at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. Mondays, 3 to 3:45 p.m., baby signing storytime for infants and caregivers at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. HEALTH Today, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Charter School of San Diego, 10170 Huennekens St. in the Midway area. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org. SCHOOLS CORREIA • Today, Oct. 30, 5 to 8 p.m., Boo Ball. • Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon, campus cleanup. • Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Correia Association meeting. • Thursday, Nov. 6, 3 to 7 p.m., holiday bazaar. Proceeds benefit student music, student trips and classroom materials. • Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon, school cleanup and beautification day involving painting of the band room. For more information, call (619) 224-0476, or e-mail [email protected]. • Thursday, Nov. 13, 9 to 10 a.m., principal’s coffee. • Saturday, Nov. 17, CIMA fundraiser at Bookstar. DANA • Today, Oct. 30, bake sale; 5 to 9 p.m., chorus fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese; 6:30 to 8 p.m., Family Tech Night in library. • Friday, Oct. 31, ASB Costume Day. • Monday, Nov. 3, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Point Loma Cluster Foundation meeting in library. • Thursday, Nov. 6, bake sale. • Friday, Nov. 7, Spirit Day. EXPLORER ELEMENTARY • Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4 to 7 p.m., “Safari at Sundown” book fair fundraiser offering specially priced books and educational products, along with storytelling by local authors, refreshments and activities for children. Proceeds will be used to purchase books and materials for the Carey Family Library. For information, e-mail [email protected]. LOMA PORTAL • Today, Oct. 30, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., support the 4th-grade class by purchasing pizza, baked goods and drinks in the grassy area. • Through Friday, Oct. 31, Red Ribbon Week. • Through October, volunteers needed for “Everyone-A-Reader” program. Call (619) 223-4810, or e-mail [email protected]. • Monday, Nov. 10, national “Take a Veteran to School Day” sponsored by the History Channel. Students will learn the meaning and value of service to the country. For more information, visit www.lomaportalelementary.com. • Monday, Nov. 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Foundation meeting in library; holiday food drive begins. OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY • Today, Oct. 30, 1 to 6 p.m., Family Dining Day at Roots Cafe. • Monday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., Point Loma Cluster meeting at Dana Middle School. • Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting. SACRED HEART • Today, Oct. 30, 4th-graders to San Diego Natural History Museum. • Monday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m., mock presidential town hall meeting; 7 p.m., Principal’s Advisory Board meeting in art lab. • Tuesday, Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m., Parents Association Board meeting in art lab; report cards sent home. • Wednesday, Nov. 5, noon dismissal; 1 to 4 p.m., report card conferences. • Thursday, Nov. 6, noon dismissal; 1 to 7 p.m., report card conferences. • Friday, noon dismissal; staff meeting. • Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2nd-graders to San Diego Zoo. • Thursday, Nov. 13, 4th-graders to Medieval Times in Buena Park. • Friday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to noon, jog-a-thon at Robb Field. • Monday, Nov. 17, hearing re-screening. • Wednesday, Nov. 19, noon dismissal. • Nov. 20-21, no school — staff attends National Core Knowledge Conference. • Tuesday, Nov. 25, progress reports online for grades 4-8. • Wednesday, Nov. 26, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church. • Nov. 27-28, no school — Thanksgiving vacation. SILVER GATE • Friday, Oct. 31, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat with kindergarten and 1st-grade parents; 1:15 p.m., Halloween parade. SUNSET VIEW • Thursday, Oct. 30, Dia de los Muertos celebration. • Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sunset View holiday boutique and home-cooked spaghetti dinner featuring gifts, books, toys, jewelry, candy and other items. The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Today, Oct. 30, 8 a.m., All-School Mass. • Friday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m., Halloween carnival; noon dismissal; 5 p.m., daycare closes. • Tuesday, Nov. 4, report cards due out. • Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., PTG meeting. • Friday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; 12:15 p.m. dismissal. • Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Barnes & Noble bookfair at 3150 Rosecrans St. • Nov. 10-14, parent conferences. • Tuesday, Nov. 11, no school — Veterans Day. WARREN-WALKER • Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m., lower school Halloween parade and recitations. • Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m., open house for families of prospective prekindergarten through 5th-grade students. • Saturday, Nov. 15, 4 to 5:30 p.m., open hour for families of prospective 6th- through 8th-grade students. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Today, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts San Diego Symphony oboist Christopher Gaudi in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Today, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Concerts presents world-renowned fiddler Liz Carroll, who will open the 12th season of the Holy Trinity Celtic Concert Series. Carroll will be joined by Irish singer/songwriter Daithi Sproule. Tickets are $25. The performances take place at Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-0365, or visit www.holytrinityob.com. Friday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts the Point Loma Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. The featured music will range from pop to Broadway to jazz. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Through Sunday, Nov. 2, The New Americans Museum hosts an exhibit of rare photographs by Filipino-American photographer Ricardo Orceto Alvarado. The exhibit, “Through My Father’s Eyes: The Filipino-American Photographs of Ricardo Orceto Alvarado (1914-1976),” offers a rare insight into the emergence of the Filipino-American community in postwar America. The museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102 in the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station in Point Loma. There is no admission charge. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (619) 255-8908, or visit www.newamericansmuseum.org. Sunday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts Jazz at the Point featuring the Mellowtones, a jazz trio, in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. The featured music will range from pop to Broadway to jazz. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts chamber music ensembles featuring brass, pianos, strings, percussion and various combinations. The event is free and takes place at Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts a cultural event series featuring The Belleherst Players’ “Candles in the Window.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and military. The event takes place at Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail [email protected]. Nov. 21-22, 8 p.m., Malashock Dance Studio at Liberty Station presents “Let’s Duet,” featuring duet favorites. The event takes place at the Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. For more information, call (619) 260-1600, or visit www.malashockdance.org. Through Jan. 4, Quilt Visions presents a new exhibit, “Playing with a Full Deck, Art Quilts from the Warren and Nancy Brakensiek Contemporary Art Collection,” at Visions Art Quilt Gallery at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The exhibition was originally organized by Sue Pearce and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and features 54 quilts by renowned quilt artists. The exhibit is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org. VENUES Canes Bar and Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-1780 • Friday, Nov. 7, 9 p.m., Collie Buddz performs with Shinehead and Rise of the Evolution. • Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 p.m., Jedi Mind Tricks performs with Outerspace and Reef of the Lost Cauze. Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (618) 222-6822 • Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 p.m., Cubensis (Grateful Dead tribute band) performs. Tickets are $15.