COMMUNITY/CIVIC Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market hosts a free Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. Co-op members and employees will showcase and sell one-of-a-kind handmade wares, including jewelry, pottery, knit scarves, bags, trinkets, magnets, candles and stained glass. The event takes place at the market, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, visit www.obpeoplesfood.coop or visit www.obpeoplesfood.blog-spot.com. Monday, Nov. 23, general meeting of Friends of Famosa Slough with featured speaker Drew M. Talley, Ph.D., on “Wetland Fishes of Southern California — Natural (and Unnatural) History.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will include light refreshments and take place at the Loma Riviera Condominium Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Drive. For more information, visit www.famosaslough.org. Through Friday, Nov. 27, applications accepted for the Dec. 5 30th annual Ocean Beach Christmas Tree Festival Parade. Applications will be reviewed and a letter of acceptance with rules and regulations will follow. To obtain an application or for more information, call (619) 515-4400, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.obtowncouncil.org/calendar.html. HEALTH Wednesday, Dec. 2, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Point Loma High School hosts the San Diego Blood Bank’s bloodmobile in the small gym of the school, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. For information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. SCHOOLS DANA • Today, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Parent-Child Book Club meets in library. • Through Nov. 20, 1:05 p.m., parent-teacher conferences — minimum days. • Nov. 23-27, Thanksgiving break — no classes. • Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2:30 p.m., 6th grade student recognition assembly in Jackson Theater. • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5th grade student recognition assembly in Jackson Theater. • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 4:15 to 6 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting in PD room. • Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Winter Theater Showcase in Jackson Theater. • Friday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m., Dana Instrumental Music Winter Concert in Jackson Theater. LOMA PORTAL • Nov. 23-27, Thanksgiving break — no classes. • Friday, Dec. 4, second annual Winter Family Sock Hop. Free, all-ages swing dance lessons from 5:30 to 6 p.m.; 6 to 8 p.m., Dana Middle School’s Jazz Band plays ’50s and ’60s favorites. The event includes food and root beer sales, crafts for all ages, a photographer and classic cars on display. For more information or to volunteer, e-mail [email protected]. OB ELEMENTARY • Today, Nov. 19, 12:40 to 2:10 p.m., after school art with Shanti. • Nov. 23-27, Thanksgiving break — no classes. • Monday, Nov. 30, parent/teacher conferences all week; minimum days. • Thursday, Dec. 3, all classes walk to beach to decorate OB Christmas tree and visit with Santa. POINT LOMA HIGH • Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., PLHS History Awards Banquet fundraiser at Barnes & Noble Bookfair, 3150 Rosecrans St. Ten percent of the proceeds raised benefit the awards banquet. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. SILVER GATE • Nov. 30-Dec. 4, parent/teacher conferences — 12:35 p.m. dismissal. • Friday, Dec. 4, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat with parents of children in grades 2 through 4 in library. SUNSET VIEW • Through Nov. 20, parent/teacher conferences — minimum days. • Nov. 23-27, Thanksgiving break — no classes. • Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Art Corp Family Night in auditorium. WARREN-WALKER • Today, Nov. 19, 3rd grade overnight encampment to Indian Hills Camp. SENIORS Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Sharp Healthcare’s Senior Resource Center hosts “Negative Impact of Hearing Loss.” The lecture is free and takes place at the ?Point Loma Presbyterian Church library, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through Jan. 17, Quilt Visions/Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts a new exhibit, “Interpretations 2009.” An opening reception takes place Saturday, Nov. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The admission to the gallery, located at 2825 Dewey Road, is free. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org.