COMMUNITY/CIVIC Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 to 11 a.m., Friends of Dog Beach hosts monthly Dog Beach cleanup. Gloves, bags, scoops, brooms, shovels, toys and treats for humans and dogs provided. For more information, call (619) 523-1700. Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The San Diego Audubon Society and the UC Natural Reserve System host “Love Your Wetlands Day” volunteer event at the Northern Wildlife Preserve on Mission Bay (access through Campland), 2211 Pacific Beach Drive. To RSVP, call (619) 682-7210 or e-mail [email protected]. Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, The San Diego Audubon Society hosts a habitat restoration for the California least tern at Mariner’s Point along Mission Bay. For information, call (619) 682-7210 or e-mail [email protected]. Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., regular meeting of the Ocean Beach Historical Society featuring Ron May, a historian who grew up in Point Loma and who has an extensive background in local and Ballast Point histories, as well as historical preservation. The meeting takes place at the United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-6066, or visit obhistory.wordpress.com. Sunday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., the Point Loma Democratic Club meets, featuring San Diego Union-Tribune business writer Dean Calbreath on “Effect of the Economy on San Diego,” specifically on the Peninsula. The meeting takes place at the Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. and is open to the public. For more information, call (619) 222-7230. Sunday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., inaugural Doggie Street Festival to promote pet adoption, featuring pet demonstrations, contests, vendors and services, live music and food. The free event takes place at NTC Park on Cushing Road at Liberty Station. For more information, visit www.doggiestreetfestival.org. Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m., the Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting with Emmy Award-winning TV personality, garden writer and horticultural consultant Pat Welsh. The meeting takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. 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. 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. SCHOOLS CORREIA • Today, Feb. 12, 11 a.m., Pastry with Patty. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Presidents Day. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, school tour for Dana Middle School 6th-graders. • Saturday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., the popular Dallas Brass performs in a fundraiser after a music clinic for students during the day. The event takes place in the auditorium, 4302 Valeta St. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and may be purchased by visiting www.correiamusic.org. For information, e-mail [email protected]. • Tuesday, Feb. 24, GEAR UP kickoff assembly. DANA • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Presidents Day. • Tuesday, Feb. 17, 9 to 11 a.m., 4th-graders from Silver Gate Elementary tour Dana. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6th-graders from Dana tour Correia Middle School; group 1 at 9 a.m.; group 2 at 10:45 a.m. • Thursday, Feb. 19, 6 to 7:15 p.m., mandatory meeting for parents of 6th-graders who have signed up for the San Jose/San Francisco trip. • Friday, Feb. 20, 9 to 11 a.m., 4th-graders from Dewey Elementary tour Dana. LOMA PORTAL • Today, Feb. 12, 1:15 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. • Friday, Feb. 13, 9:15 to 10 a.m., coffee with Principal Gerde in library. • Through Feb. 14, turn in boxtops for a drawing and chance to win a Webkinz Pet. For more information, call (619) 223-1683. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Presidents Day. • Tuesday, Feb. 17, 3:35 to 4 p.m., popcorn sales after school. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PTA meeting in library. • Thursday, Feb. 19, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., kindergarten tours. To schedule a tour, call (619) 223-1683. • Friday, Feb. 20, 5 to 8 p.m., Family Movie Night in auditorium. OB ELEMENTARY • Today, Feb. 12, Bank Day; artspace, dance, Spanish and yoga after-school clubs. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Presidents Day. • Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2:30 p.m., Garden Club meets in Room 6, yoga in Room 5. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m., Chess Club meets, Go Green Ambassadors meet in Room 5. • Thursday, Feb. 19, Bank Day; art, dance, Spanish after-school clubs. SACRED HEART ACADEMY • Monday, Feb. 16, Presidents Day, no classes. • Tuesday, Feb. 17, progress reports online for grades 4-8. • Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m., Mardi Gras parade down Newport Avenue followed by Mardi Gras party at school. • Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m., Ash Wednesday Mass at Sacred Heart Church. SDCCD • Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, San Diego Community College’s Continuing Education Department offers free Qigong class, an ancient Chinese path to health. Classes take place at 3250 Fordham St., “A” building conference center. Walk-ins welcomed. For more information, call (619) 221-6973. SILVER GATE • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Presidents Day. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting. • Friday, Feb. 20, 7:15 a.m., Dads and Donuts. • Friday, Feb. 27, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat with parents of students in grades 2 and 3. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Friday, Feb. 13, no classes. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Presidents Day. SUNSET VIEW • Through Friday, Feb. 13, book fair. • Friday, Feb. 13, 9:10 a.m., flag ceremony led by kindergarten. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Washington’s Birthday. • Thursday, Feb. 19, 1:45 p.m., SSC meeting in library. • Thursday, Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m., Family Art Night in cafeteria. WARREN-WALKER • Today, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., WWPA Parent Wine Social at Old Venice Restaurant. • Friday, Feb. 13, jumproping for American Heart Association; parents invited to watch and participate. • Feb. 16-20, no classes for Presidents Week. • Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 to 11 a.m., registration for kindergarten evaluation. HEALTH Today, Feb. 12, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Point Loma High School hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at the small gym, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. Today, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at Cunningham A & B, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. SENIORS Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a free Alzheimer’s support group in affiliation with the Alzheimer’s Association for caregivers, family members and friends of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. The group meets at the Senior Resource Center, 3475 Kenyon St. No reservation is required and the group is open to the public. For more information, call (619) 221-3779. Thursday, Feb. 17, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a diabetes lecture and screening with a certified educator. The event takes place at the Sharp Cabrillo Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts “Life Estate Gift Annuity vs. Reverse Mortgage” seminar. A free consultation is available. The event takes place at the Sharp Cabrillo Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Today, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., the Point Loma Nazarene University’s Center for Politics and Public Service hosts the PLNU orchestra performing “Lincoln Portrait,” featuring composition by Aaron Copland in tribute to President Lincoln. The event takes place at Crill Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Admission is free. For more information, call (619) 849-2344 or e-mail [email protected]. Feb. 14-15, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sunday), 2009 California Open Wildlife Festival wildfowl and fish carvers’ competition takes place at the Corky McMillin Event Center at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The event features wildfowl art and the crafting of the traditional hunting decoy. Admission is $5; children under 12 free. For more information, call (619) 588-7141 or e-mail [email protected]. Monday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Dr. Robert Bates, professor of organ at Moores School of Music at the University of Houston, performs with a Baroque pipe organ. The event takes place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. A donation of $5 is requested. For more information, call (619) 223-6394, ext. 13. Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., a traveling mission-youth group from 1st Presbyterian Church of Caldwell, N.J. will join local talent in a performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The free event takes place at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3598 Talbot St. and benefits local youth, mission and music ministries. For more information, call (619) 223-3193, or visit www.westminstersd.org. Through Feb. 27, the San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) presents an exhibition of original watercolor paintings entitled “Valentine Visions.” A First Friday public reception with the artists is slated for Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will feature about 100 paintings by SDWS members both for display and sale. The gallery is located at the NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, #105. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org. Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through June, the Peninsula Singers rehearse for upcoming performances and seek new members. Rehearsals take place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, (619) 222-0429, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.peninsulasingers-sandiego.org. VENUES Cane’s Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-4458 • Today, Feb. 12, 8 p.m., XIV performs with The Stove, Grizzly Circus and Heavy Glow. Tickets are $6. • Friday, Feb. 13, 9 p.m., the Atomic Punks (Van Halen tribute band) perform with Damage Inc. (Metallica tribute band) and Monsters of Rock. Tickets are $10. • Saturday, Feb. 14, Club Bollywood featuring a DJ and dancing. No ticket prices listed. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., Hershel Abram performs with Magnificent, Eye’z and Heat Rok. Tickets are $10. • Thursday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m., Dust N Bones (Guns N Roses tribute band) performs with King Washington, Heretic and Strike the Design. Tickets are $6. • Friday, Feb. 20, 9 p.m., One Drop Tribal Theory Revival performs with Maitland Roots, Rude Roots & Bobby Dread. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. • Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 p.m., Souls of Mischief performs with Concrete Project and After School Project. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Club Riley’s, 2901 Nimitz Blvd., (619) 255-8635 • Mondays, 9 p.m., CTK Comics That Kill comedy show. The cover charge is $5 and includes free pool. Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 • Monday, Feb. 23, Robin Henkel, a blues/jazz guitarist and singer who has won awards in the San Diego Music Awards numerous times over the years, performs. The cover charge is $5; 21 and over. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 225-0176 Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822 • Feb. 12-13, 10 p.m., Hot Buttered Rum performs. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information, call (619) 222-3802 or visit www.winstonsob.com/winstons.