POLÍTICO
Tuesday, March 11, 4 to 7 p.m., election for the Ocean Beach Planning Board; seven of the 14 seats up for occupancy. Applications accepted through Monday, Feb. 25. The election takes place at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Blvd. Applications are available at www.ob-pb.org.
Wednesday, March 12, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., election for the Midway Community Planning Advisory Committee; four of 12 board seats open. Deadline to file for candidacy is March 5. Election takes place at the Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite 2. For more information, call Lyle Butler (619) 223-4345.
Thursday, March 20, 4 to 8 p.m., election for the Peninsula Community Planning Board; five seats up for election. Details for candidate forum and potential run-off election pending. Polling takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For qualifications, applications and information, visit www.pcpb.net.
COMUNIDAD/CÍVICO
Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 60th annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival, craft fair and parade. The free event takes place at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center and Ocean Beach Elementary School. Kite making takes place between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with all materials supplied; the craft fair runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; entertainment in the schoolyard begins at noon; lunch is provided free to children and to adults with a donation; prize judging 1 p.m.; parade at 2 p.m. For more information, call (619) 225-8705.
Saturday, March 1, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the San Diego-based Jenna Druck Foundation will host its 11th annual Young Women’s Spirit of Leadership Conference. More than 500 future leaders from over 100 area high schools will attend and choose from 15 workshops ranging from goal setting to healthy relationships to effective leadership styles. The luncheon and workshops will be followed by a dance performance, live music and ice cream. The event takes place primarily at Liberty Station’s McMillin Events Center. For more information, call (619) 294-8000 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dr. Helen Hu hosts a book-signing event for Nancy Alrich Inman, author of “Bird Nest in a Chandelier.” The event takes place at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, 1267 Rosecrans St., Suite C. For more information, call (619) 226-6506.
Wednesday, March 5, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., High Tech High Village Schools presents inaugural fundraising event, “Liberty Station for Education Day,” with proceeds going to benefit math, science and literacy education at the various public schools located at Liberty Station in Point Loma. The event will bring together retailers, school families and Liberty Station residents to generate awareness of the new shops and restaurants while raising money for schools. Liberty Station is located on Truxtun Road between Womble Street and Roosevelt Road. For more information, visit www.libertystation.com/shop-/marketplace.html.
Saturday, March 8, 9 to 11 a.m., Coastal Sage hosts “Writing in the Garden,” part of a series of nature writing workshops. The event will take place at the Point Loma Native Plant Reserve and is open to all ages. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children up to age 18. Participants are urged to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for light hiking and to bring water, notebook and pen. Advance registration is required by e-mailing [email protected]. For information, call (619) 884-3075.
March 6, 7 and 8, Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) will host signature 3-day show “We Can Do It!” to benefit philanthropies. Show takes place at Correia Middle School, 7 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (619) 226-2522; for tickets, visit showboxoffice.com.
Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m., The Readings and Zeiger Productions presents The Readings Tour 4 Cure homecoming concert to benefit the Tour 4 Cure and the Eric and Chris Reading Scholarship Fund at Point Loma High School. The event takes place at Jackson Theater, Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults. Reserved front-row seating is $25. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m., Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosts 2008 Relay for Life at the Point Loma Nazarene University track. The event raises money for cancer research, advocacy, education and services. For more information, call Cathy Gallagher at (619) 849-2564, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dana Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary presents 7th annual Point Loma Garden Walk to benefit Rady’s craniofacial services program. The event includes home and garden tours, along with a garden boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3215 Tennyson St. Advance tickets are available for $15 from Walter Anderson Nursery, Mission Hills Nursery on Fort Stockton Drive, Cottage Antiques or Armstrong Garden Center on N. Morena Boulevard. Tickets are $20 the day of event. For more information, call (619) 225-0459, or visit www.pointlomagarden-walk.com.
Saturday, May 31, Makua, a Point Loma-based women’s organization, hosts “Wild, Wild West” dinner-dance fundraiser to benefit foster children in San Diego. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information or to donate, call (619) 222-2075.
ESCUELAS
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“¢ Today, Feb. 28, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., 5th-grade variety show assembly; 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 6th-grade variety show assembly; ASB Spirit Day.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 29, 6:30 p.m., variety show in auditorium.
“¢ Saturday, March 1, sportfishing trip.
“¢ Monday, March 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Point Loma Cluster Committee meeting.
“¢ Tuesday, March 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Point Loma GATE parent meeting; 6 to 7 p.m., ELAC meeting.
“¢ Thursday, March 6, bake sale.
Explorer Elementary
“¢ Through March 3, 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m., scholastic book fair community event called “Book Fair Blizzard.” Proeeeds will benefit the Carey Family Library at Explorer Elementary. The event takes place at 2230 Truxtun Road at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 316-9680, or visit [email protected].
Portal Loma
“¢ Monday, Feb. 25, SSC/Gov meeting in library.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m., kindergarten tours conducted to introduce prekindergarteners to “Day as a Dolphin.” Schedule by calling (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Friday, March 7, 6 to 8 p.m., special readings during annual Night of Literacy.
“¢ Through February, support the school by joining or renewing eScrip memberships at www.escrip.com.
“¢ Through February, reading volunteers needed for district-approved program “Everyone-A-Reader.” For information, e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Through February, full-color yearbooks available for $16.
“¢ Through February, reserve yearbook “Shoot Outs” available to all grades. E-mail [email protected].
“¢ Support the school by purchasing school logowear in the office. Purchases may also be made through [email protected].
Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Today, Feb. 28, bank day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 29, Dr. Seuss Day at library.
“¢ Saturday, March 1, Ocean Beach Kiwanis Kite Festival.
“¢ Thursday, March 6, Bank Day, Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
Academia del Sagrado Corazón
“¢ Saturday, April 5, 6 to 10 p.m., Sacred Heart Academy’s 2008 Spirit Gala Casino Night/Poker Tournament; event takes place at the McMillin Events Center at Liberty Station, 2875 Dewey Road, Building 177. To register or make donations, call (619) 222-7252, or visit www.s-h-a.org.
Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Friday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of students in grades 2 and 3.
“¢ Monday, March 3, FSG Corvette Diner Night.
“¢ Friday, March 7, 8 a.m., Student council Family Reading Morning; 5 to 9 p.m., Gator Night Out for job-a-thon winners.
“¢ Wednesday, March 12, 8:30 a.m., parent tour for new students in auditorium; 6 to 7 p.m., 4th-grade family science night in auditorium.
“¢ March 17 through 21, spring vacation.
“¢ Friday, March 28, 8 a.m., principal’s chat for 4th-grade parents; sock hop.
ARTE Y ENTRETENIMIENTO
Friday, Feb. 29 through March 16, Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Vanguard Ministries presents production of the 2001 Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning “Proof” written by David Auburn. Performances are Friday, Feb. 29 and Saturday, March 1, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 2, 7 p.m.; Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 9, 7 p.m.; Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 16, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance for adults, $13 for seniors and military, $10 for children 12 and under.
Friday, Feb. 29 through Saturday, March 9, theatrical adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” at the Pacific Children’s Theater, 4070 Jackdaw St., Mission Hills. Show dates are Friday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m.; Sunday, March 2, 2 p.m.; Friday, March 7, 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 8, 2 p.m.; Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, children and seniors are $2. For tickets or more information, call (619) 920-2938, or visit www.pacificchildrenstheatre.org.
March 5 through March 28, San Diego Watercolor Society opens “Triumphant March” exhibit with about 100 paintings juried by Carol Sass Tuttle. Reception is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 5 to 7 p.m. Normal gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SDWS is located at 2825 Dewey Road, #105, NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Through March 23, Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts “California Fibers: Natural Forces,” a juried exhibit. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quilt-visions.org.
April 11-13, the Red Brick Players, a new ministry at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, perform “Godspell,” a presentation in music and drama about the parables of Jesus as found in the gospel of Matthew. Performance dates are Friday, April 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m.; Sunday April 13, 2 and 7 p.m. The performance takes place at the church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. A free-will donation is requested. Tickets are available by calling (619) 223-1633. Information is available by visiting www.pointloma-church.org.
Mondays through May 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers continue weekly community choir rehearsals. The choir meets in the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library in the community room, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].
SEDES
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Feb. 29, 9 p.m., keyboardist Anthony Smith performs with Trunk Fulla Funk. For more information, contact [email protected].
Estadio deportivo de San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Sunday, March 2, Playhouse Disney’s “Doodlebops” perform at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets range from $18.50 to $43.50. Tickets and information available by calling (619) 308-4311.