COMMUNITY/CIVIC Today, Nov. 27, 11 a.m., a free Thanksgiving meal will be served to the community at Sacred Heart Church, 2001 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in Ocean Beach. Volunteers and donations are needed by calling (619) 886-4275. Monday, Dec. 1, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Voices for Children Toy Drive at Rosecroft, 530 Silvergate Ave. in Point Loma. Participants are asked to bring a $25-$30 unwrapped gift for a boy or girl or a $25 or $50 gift card for a teenager. Pictures with Santa will also be taken and cookies and cider will be served. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.voices4children.com. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Ocean Beach Christmas tree arrives at the foot of OB Pier along Newport Avenue. For more information, visit oceanbeachsandiego.com. Thursday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m., children decorate Ocean Beach Christmas tree at foot of the OB Pier along Newport Avenue. For more information, visit oceanbeachsandiego.com. Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon, San Diego River Park Foundation hosts open house and garden tour of the Point Loma Native Plant Garden. For more information, call (619) 297-7380 or visit www.sandiegoriver.org. Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Town Council Dog Beach Committee hosts the return of the Sandy Claws Holiday Beach Party to Dog Beach. Photographers will be available for family shots and there will be a costume contest, games, vendors, food and family activities. For more information, visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, Point Loma Garden Club hosts annual Holiday Tea and Bazaar at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. There is no admission cost. For more information, call (619) 564-7036 or visit www.plgc.org. SCHOOLS CORREIA • Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Correia Association meeting. HIGH TECH HIGH • Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Academic Internship Showcase. LOMA PORTAL • Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1950s sock hop in auditorium featuring Dana Middle School jazz band, swing dance lessons, ice cream floats, Hula Hoop contests and other activities for the family. OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY • Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Family Craft Night and craft bazaar. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Tuesday, Dec. 2, See’s candy/cookie dough fundraiser ends. • Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., PTG meeting. • Friday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; sixth-grade bake sale fundraiser; 12:15 p.m. dismissal. HEALTH Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2 to 7 p.m., Rite Aid hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile in the parking lot at 4840 Niagara St. For more information, call (800) 479-3902. SENIORS Monday, Dec. 1, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts Jean Soderberg, a community education specialist, who will explain changes in Medicare that become effective in January. The free event takes place at the Peninsula Community Service Center, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screenings open to the public. The event takes place at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1145 Evergreen St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screenings open to the public. The event takes place at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a free hearing screening that is open to the public. The event takes place at the resource center, 3475 Kenyon St. Appointments are required by calling (800) 827-4277. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a free support group for people and their families dealing with Parkinson’s Disease. The event takes place at the resource center, 3475 Kenyon St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a free support group for families with a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease. The event takes place at the resource center, 3475 Kenyon St. For more information, call (619) 221-3779. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” highlighting the Westwind Brass Holiday Concert. Tickets are available for $15 and $25 at the door. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Dec. 3 through Dec. 26, the San Diego Watercolor Society opens a new exhibition themed “Holiday Lights.” The exhibit will feature displays and sales of original watercolors by local artists. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, #105 at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The gallery’s hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (619) 876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org. Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring the Cabrillo Singers, directed by Myron Tweed. Donations welcomed. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring the Explorer Elementary School choir. The free event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorth-chapel.com. Friday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” with the Peninsula Singers and the Southwestern College chorus presenting Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” Tickets are $10 for general admission; free for seniors, military and children. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Friday, Dec. 19, 5 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring John Cochran performing “A Christmas Story.” Donations welcomed. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring Cherubs and Joyful Praise children’s choir. The free event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Saturday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring a Capoeira Brasilian dance performance. Donations welcomed. The event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., the historic North Chapel at Liberty Station presents “A Christmas Festival in December” featuring the San Diego School for the Creative & Performing Arts choir. The free event takes place at the chapel, 2801 Roosevelt Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9306, or visit www.thenorthchapel.com. Through Dec. 20, varying dates, 8 p.m., Point Loma Actors Workshop presents “Romantic Fools,” a comedy examining love, lust, dating and romance. Show dates are Friday, Nov. 28; Saturday, Nov. 29; Friday, Dec. 5; Saturday, Dec. 6; Friday, Dec. 12; Saturday, Dec. 13; Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and military and reservations are recommended. The shows take place at the Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. For information or reservations, call (619) 225-0044 or visit www.pointlomaactors.com. Through Jan. 4, Quilt Visions presents a new exhibit, “Playing with a Full Deck, Art Quilts from the Warren and Nancy Brakensiek Contemporary Art Collection,” at Visions Art Quilt Gallery at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The exhibition was originally organized by Sue Pearce and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and features 54 quilts by renowned quilt artists. The exhibit is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quiltvisions.org. VENUES Canes Bar and Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-1780 • Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m., Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute band) performs with Graceland. Tickets are $15. • Monday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., Glasgow, Scotland-based Franz Ferdinand performs. Soma, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662 • Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Rancid, Buck-O-Nine, Danny Diablo. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822 • Thursday, Dec. 11, 10 p.m., Charlie Hunter performs. Tickets are $18. • Saturday, Dec. 13, 9:30 p.m., Blue Turtle Seduction performs. Tickets are $10.