POLÍTICO
Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. top 1:30 p.m., SANNoise hosts community meeting to address organizational matters and address growth and issues related to Lindbergh Airport. The meeting takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For information, e-mail [email protected].
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.obpb.org.
Wednesday, March 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board’s Project Review Committee. The meeting takes place at the Loma Riviera Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Drive. For more information, call (619) 224-2212 or (619) 694-7993, or visit www.pcpb.net.
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 was 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 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m., candidate forum for the Peninsula Community Planning Board. The forum takes place at the Loma Riviera Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Drive. For infmormation, call (619) 269-2111 or (760) 727-2323, or visit www.pcpb.net.
Thursday, March 20, 4 to 8 p.m., election for the Peninsula Community Planning Board; five seats up for election. 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 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 and $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.
Saturday, March 8, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough host a work party to care for California native plants and remove invasive plants. Participants are asked to wear work clothes, sturdy shoes, work gloves and gardening/weeding tools. Refreshments and some tools will be provided. The event begins at the southest corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosaslough.org.
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.
Friday, March 7, 4 p.m., NTC Foundation hosts artists, artisan groups, arts retail and arts commercial users in a meeting with the NTC Promenade architect to pursue plans to design, renovate and lease the barracks area at the promenade to create an “Artists Row.” The event will allow organizations and participants to ask questions and find out opportunities for a space at the promenade. The event takes place at the command center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road. RSVPs may be made by e-mailing [email protected]. For information, call (619) 573-9315, or visit www.ntcfoundation.org.
March 7, 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., all Henry’s Farmers Markets host “Strawberry Days Weekend Celebration.” The free event includes samples, tastings and demonstrations, children’s activities and opportunity to win a trip to the Carlsbad strawberry fields. For more information, call (877) 7 HENRYS, or visit www.henrysmarkets.com.
Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m., Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts free presentation by Katrina Pescador, head archivist for the San Diego Air and Space Museum titled “Where Flying is an Everyday Thing.” Pescador will speak on the pioneering days of Charles Lindbergh and naval aviation to the present. The event takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m. to noon, Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church hosts Jewish-Christian Marriage Workshop with Tuvya Zaretsky; 5:30 p.m., Passover Sedar meal and service in the Family Life Center, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-1633, or visit www.pointlomachurch.org.
Saturday, March 15, 1 p.m., Friends of Famosa Slough host bird walk. Participants are asked to meet at the first bench on Famosa Boulevard south of the intersection with West Point Loma Boulevard. There is no cost for the event. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosaslough.org.
Palm Sunday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church hosts services with music by New Covenant Choir and Children’s Choirs, processional with palms. Services take place at 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-1633, or visit www.pointlomachurch.org.
Sunday, March 23, 6:30 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Point Loma hosts 59th consecutive ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at the Cabrillo National Monument. Speakers include Capt. Mark Patton, commanding officer of Naval Base Point Loma, among others. Services to be held in the lower parking lot. A fellowship follows the service. For more information, call (858) 519-3812 or e-mail [email protected].
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, March 29 through Monday, March 31, Southwestern Yacht Club hosts 21st annual Benefit on the Bay Gala, Auction and Charity Bay Race. The three-day event benefits San Diego Hospice and Palliative Care. Tickets are $100 for the gala and auction. Times vary. The Southwestern Yacht Club is located at 2702 Qualtrough St. For more information, call (619) 222-0438 or e-mail [email protected].
Del sábado 19 de abril a las 10 am al domingo 20 de abril a las 10 am, la Cámara de Comercio de la Península auspicia el Relevo por la Vida 2008 en la pista de la Universidad Nazarena de Point Loma. El evento recauda dinero para la investigación, la promoción, la educación y los servicios relacionados con el cáncer. Para obtener más información, llame a Cathy Gallagher al (619) 849-2564 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].
El sábado 19 de abril, a las 9 am, la Asociación de la Enfermedad de Parkinson de San Diego organiza una caminata y carrera divertida de 5 km en NTC Promenade en Liberty Station. La inscripción a las 8 am El costo es $25 antes del 16 de abril, $30 día del evento; niños de 12 años y menores $15. Para obtener más información, llame al (877) 737-7576 o visite pdasd.org.
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.pointlomagardenwalk.com.
Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m. to midnight, High Tech High Parents Association hosts 4th annual fundraising event, “Catwalk Casablanca: Midnight at the Oasis,” to benefit schools in the High Tech High Village at Liberty Station. The event includes entertainment, dancing, casino, auctions and exotic cuisine and takes place at High Tech High, 2855 Farragut Road. Tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. For tickets or more information, visit http://parentpage.org/catwalk08.
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
primaria dana
“¢ Thursday, March 6, bake sale.
Portal Loma
“¢ Friday, March 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., special readings during annual Night of Literacy, feting the 104th birthday of Dr. Seuss and the 51st birthday of his work “Cat in the Hat.”
“¢ Monday, March 10, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PTA meeting in library.
“¢ Monday, March 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Foundation meeting in library.
“¢ Wednesday, March 12, 10 to 10:45 a.m., kindergarten tours begin in auditorium and will encompass the campus. To schedule a tour, call (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Through March, reserve yearbook “Shout Outs” for $7.50 to $15 by e-mailing [email protected].
“¢ Through March, order full-color yearbooks for $16.
“¢ Through March, volunteers needed for district approved “Everyone-A-Reader” program. E-mail [email protected] for details.
Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Today, March 6, Bank Day; Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
“¢ Monday, March 10, 1 p.m., Spring 4th-Grade Music Concert.
“¢ Tuesday, March 11, 4th-grade sea camp, 2nd-grade Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater, book sale; 2:30 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting; 6 p.m., PTA board meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, March 12, distinguished school visitation; kindergarten tours; 3rd- and 4th-grade hip-hop class; student standout assemblies.
“¢ Thursday, March 13, Bank Day; kindergarten hat day; Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
Academia del Sagrado Corazón
“¢ Friday, March 7, noon dismissal.
“¢ Monday, March 10, WASC accreditation team visits; 7 p.m. penance service at Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Tuesday, March 11, WASC accreditation team visits.
“¢ Wednesday, March 12, WASC accreditation team visits; 2nd-graders to Spreckels Theatre (Ellis Island program); 8th-grade fundraiser at Coldstone Creamery at Liberty Station.
“¢ Thursday, March 13, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; 7th-graders prepare dinner at StandUp For Kids Center.
“¢ March 17-19, 8th-grade retreat at Whispering Winds Retreat Center.
“¢ Thursday, March 20, 11 a.m., Holy Thursday-Stations of the Cross at Sacred Heart Church; noon dismissal.
“¢ March 21-28, Easter break.
“¢ Monday, March 31, end third nine-week grading period.
“¢ 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, 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
Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ARTS (A Reason To Survive) hosts inaugural “Spring-a-palooza” for all ages with artistic projects and activities. The free event takes place at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma at the Pat D’Arrigo ARTS Center, 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106. For more information, call (619) 297-ARTS (2787), or visit www.areasontosurvive.org.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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.quiltvisions.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.pointlomachurch.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
Humphrey's junto a la bahía, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Saturday, March 8, blues guitarist/bandleader Chris Duarte performs. For more information, call (619) 220-8497, or visit www.humphreysconcerts.com.