POLÍTICO
Thursday, Sept. 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m., special meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board to finalize a draft of the PCPB’s bylaw revisions, Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 523-9180, or visit www.pcpb.net.

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board to hold regular board meeting to review projects submitted by applicants, Loma Riviera Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Drive. For more information, call (619) 523-9180, or visit www.pcpb.net.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m., the United Port of San Diego hosts a public hearing regarding the Shelter Island Launch Ramp. Meeting takes place at the training room of the Port’s administrative building, 3165 Pacific Highway. For more information, visit www.portofsandiego.org.
DEPORTES
Sept. 18-27, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., San Diego Sail and Power Squadron presents a sail and powerboating 2-week “Boat Smart” course. Classes will cover safe boat handling, state and federal boating regulations, buoys and lights, and other topics. There is no cost for the course and materials are available at nominal cost. Event takes place at the Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough St., Point Loma. For more information, call (760) 943-9965.
COMUNIDAD/CÍVICO
Saturdays, 7:40 p.m., “Newport Nights,” a monthly cooperative art event featuring various artisans and art outlets in Ocean Beach, main business area along Newport Avenue. For more information, call (619) 222-0836.
Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 to 10 p.m., Young Audiences Arts for Learning San Diego hosts its third annual Summer Salsa fund-raiser to benefit Young Audiences and the thousands of schoolchildren it serves in San Diego County. The event takes place at the McMillin Event Center, NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. Advance tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. For more information, call (619) 282-7599, or visit www.yasandiego.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts grower, lecturer and author
Greg Asbagh during the monthly club meeting. Event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal in Point Loma. For more information, visit www.plgc.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m., Ashmead & White Consulting, Inc., presents all-day seminar themed “Super Yacht, Future Shock II: Staying Ahead of the Curve” to coincide with YachtFest 2007. Event takes place at the Islands Palms Hotel and Marina at the Waters Edge Ballroom on Shelter Island. $20 at the door. For more information, call (340) 774-9972.
Friday, Sept. 14, 12:30 to 6 p.m., San Diego Blood Bank hosts blood drive at United Portuguese S.E.S., 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call 1 (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.
Sept. 13-16, eighth annual YachtFest at Shelter Island Marina. The event is an opportunity to glimpse inside some of the world’s must luxurious floating vessels. Cost is $32 for general admission, or $46 for two-day admission. For more information, visit www.yachtfest.com.
MAYORES
Saturday, Sept. 8, ElderHelp of San Diego hosts 2007 Walk of Ages to help San Diego’s elderly enjoy dignity and independence on Grandparents Day weekend. A 1K and 3K walk takes place at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. Cost is $35 per participant, $25 per child. For more information, call (619) 284-9281, or visit www.elderhelpofsandiego.org.
ESCUELAS
Primaria Loma Portal
“¢ Friday, Sept. 7, Sally Foster fund-raiser assembly in auditorium. Times available in the school “Tuesday Packet.”
“¢ Mondays through Fridays through September, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., open registration. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Friday, Sept. 7, 7:45 a.m., Kindergarten parent meet-and-greet coffee.
“¢ Saturday, Sept. 9, noon, Welcome Back Family Picnic at field area.
“¢ Monday, Sept. 10, during grades 3 and 4 music program, Run for Life event.
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m., PTA board meeting.
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 12, theater workshops for grades 3-4.
Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 6, Back to School Night, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in auditorium, 6:30 to 7 p.m. grades K – 2 in classrooms, 7 to 7:30 p.m. grades 3-4 in classrooms.
NEGOCIO
SCORE San Diego presents series of workshops through September at Point Loma Nazarene University “” Mission Valley location, 4007 Camino del Rio South. Workshops are $64 pre-paid, $74 at door. Workshops are:
“¢ Thursday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Internet Marketing.”
“¢ Tuesday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “16 Successful Business Tactics.”
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., “How to Develop Your Competitive Advantage.”
ARTE Y ENTRETENIMIENTO
Hasta el 28 de octubre, New Visions Art Quilt Gallery organiza una recepción para lanzar una nueva exhibición de un mes titulada "Three Voices/Three Visions", que presenta el trabajo de edredón de los artistas Elizabeth Barton, Katie Pasquini-Masopust y Fran Skiles. La galería está ubicada en 2825 Dewey Road, NTC Promenade en Liberty Station. Para obtener más información, llame al (619) 546-4872 o visite www.quiltvisions.org.
Monday, Sept. 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers open fall rehearsal season at Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library. Rehearsals are held every Monday from September to June. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, (619) 222-0429, or visit www.peninsulasingerssan-diego.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 3 to 9 p.m., Firehouse Foundation hosts 9/11 concert featuring First-Class Fiction, The Beautiful View, The Big Provider, Torture Device and possibly others. A portion of the proceeds will go to build a fund for widows and orphans of the 9/11 tragedy and safety equipment for local fire stations. Event happens at NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (858) 605-1078.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Music and Cultural Events presents guitarist David Burgess. Event takes place at Crill Performance Center, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, students and military. For more information, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/musiccalendar.
SEDES:
Winston's, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 12, 9:30 p.m., Everton Blender performs with headliner Blend Dem Band.
Humphrey's junto a la bahía, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6 to 10 p.m., Young’s Market Summer Bash featuring music by The Soul Persuaders.
“¢ jueves 18 de octubre/viernes 19 de octubre, cantante nominada al Grammy Keali'i Reichel.
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Friday, Oct. 5, Saosin performs with Norma Jean, Alexisonfire, The Dear and Departed, and Envy on the Coast.