MARCH 30-APRIL 1 The 39th annual San Diego Crew Classic rowing competition will put 421 boats on the water at Crown Point from March 30 through April 1. The competition features men’s and women’s classes from such universities as the Naval Academy, two-time winner Stanford, Gonzaga, UC San Diego, British Columbia, Michigan and a pair of Ivy Leaguers — Harvard and Cornell. The women’s field is highly competitive, featuring Stanford, California, USC, Virginia, Washington, Washington State, Clemson, Texas, UCLA, Tennessee and Purdue. The event includes a festival atmosphere with music, a trade show and alumni tents. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the event. Admission is free for active military with ID and children under 12. For more information, visit www.crewclassic.org. SUNDAY, April 1 The Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church and St. Luke’s Lutheran choirs present “The Rose of Cavalry” by Joseph M. Martin at 11 a.m. on Palm Sunday. A continental fellowship breakfast precedes the performance at 10 a.m. at PB Presbyterian Church, 1675 Garnet Ave. For more information, call (858) 273-9312, or visit www.pbpres.org. TUESDAY, April 12 The county Health Department holds a vaccine clinic the second Tuesday of each month at Mission Bay High School. The clinic is held in the auditorium of the school from 8 to 11a.m. Vaccines are available for students who are accompanied by an adult, as well as parents, staff and residents. For information, call school nurse Diane Bladel at (858) 273-1313, extension 121. SATURDAY, April 14 The Pacific Beach Woman’s Club will host a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction at Hornblend Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. to support homeless teenagers, assist with the relocation of woman and child domestic-abuse victims through Becky’s House, along with other projects and upkeep of the club’s 100-year-old building. Silent auction items will include hotel stays, SeaWorld tickets and food from area restaurants. Heavy appetizers will be served throughout the event. Tickets are $10 in advance, and guests will bring along two bottles of their favorite red or white wine, as designated on their purchased ticket. One bottle will be for tasting and the other bottle will be put up for auction. Hornblend Hall is located at 1721 Hornblend St. For more information and tickets, contact Georgina Smith at (858) 274-9106. SUNDAY, April 15 The San Diego Epilepsy Foundation will host the 13th annual “Sharon’s Ride/Run/Walk for Epilepsy” event at De Anza Park on Mission Bay. The event includes a 5K walk/run and 15-mile bike ride. Registration begins 7:30 a.m., with the bike ride at 8:45 a.m. The 5K walk/run begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants can enjoy a day at the bay, along with food from Phil’s BBQ, live music and activities for children. The cost, which supports epilepsy awareness and support, is $25 for adults, $10 for children. Kids 6 and under participate free. Entrants are given a free T-shirt. For more information, call (619) 296-0161, visit sharonsride2012.kintera.org, or email [email protected].
