COMMUNITY/CIVIC Today, Dec. 4, 9 a.m., children decorate Ocean Beach Christmas tree at foot of the OB Pier along Newport Avenue. For more information, visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 to 4 p.m., “OB Fun Zone” with child-friendly and family activities precedes the Ocean Beach Christmas Parade along Newport Avenue near the OB Pier; 5:05 p.m., Ocean Beach Christmas Parade down Newport Avenue. For more information, visit www.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. Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Liberty Station hosts March Through Time, a special “San Diego’s Naval Training Center” book launch and community open house featuring a book signing with author with Jennifer Carey, guided walking tours every hour, self-guided historic walking tours of Liberty Station and other activities. The event takes place at the NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road. For more information, call (619) 573-9260 or e-mail [email protected]. 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. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting. The featured speaker will be Noel Tribbey, an Academy Award designer known for his floral décor work at large resorts from Las Vegas to Maui. The event takes place at 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. SCHOOLS HIGH TECH HIGH • Today, 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. • Monday, Dec. 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Foundation meeting in library. • Dec. 8-12, Holiday Gift Fair. • Friday, Dec. 12, 9:15 to 10 a.m., coffee talk with Principal Gerde in library. • Thursdays through December, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. • Tuesdays through December, 3:35 to 4 p.m., popcorn sales after school. OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY • Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Family Craft Night and craft bazaar. SACRED HEART ACADEMY • Friday, Dec. 5, noon dismissal for staff meeting. • Monday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m., Mass at Sacred Heart Church; 5 to 8 p.m., Jog-a-Thon Bowling Night at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot for grades K-4. • Friday, Dec. 12, 3rd-graders to Natural History Museum. • Monday, Dec. 15, 5 to 9 p.m., Jog-a-Thon Bowling Night at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot for grade 5-8. • Tuesday, Dec. 16, progress reports online for grades 4-8. • Wednesday, Dec. 17, grades 4 and 5 hosts Christmas program at ActivCare. • Thursday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church; grades 1, 2 and 3 hosts Christmas program at Wesley Palms. • Friday, Dec. 19, noon dismissal. • Dec. 22-Jan. 5, Christmas break. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Today, 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. SUNSET VIEW • Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and Feb. 23, 9:45 a.m., kindergarten tours in auditorium. This is an informational meeting for parents who have children turning 5 by Dec. 2, 2009. In addition to teachers, staff, principal and volunteers, nonresidents of Sunset View may obtain Choice and VEEP applications. For more information, call (619) 223-7156. SENIORS 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. HEALTH Monday, Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., Computer Sciences Corporation hosts the San Diego Blood Bank’s bloodmobile in the parking lot of 4045 Hancock St. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 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.thenorth-chapel.com. Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Point Loma Artists hosts “Mostly Miniatures” art sale featuring original watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, paper mache, ceramic sculptures, pottery, glassware, weavings and more. The event takes place at 3636 Curtis St. in Point Loma between Chatsworth Boulevard and Poinsettia Street. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. 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.-thenorthchapel.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, Dec. 6, 9 p.m., Young Buck performs with Jung Ace, Bookstyle, Loc’d Out and the Wordsmiths. Tickets are $20. • Thursday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. XIV performs with Beautiful Trouble, Sheila Sondergard and A Scribe Amongst the Lions. Tickets are $6. • Monday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., Glasgow, Scotland-based Franz Ferdinand performs. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 225-0176 • Saturday, Feb. 7, Smucker’s Stars on Ice returns for 23rd season with “On the Edge,” featuring a cast of Olympic, world and international champions, including Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. For ticket prices and information, visit www.sandiego-sportsarena.com. 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.