COMMUNITY/CIVIC Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m., monthly meeting of the Point Loma Garden Club with master gardener and Point Loma Association member Jodi Bruhn. The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 to 11 a.m., Friends of Dog Beach hosts monthly Dog Beach cleanup. Gloves, bags, scoops, brooms, shovels, toys and treats for humans and dogs provided. For more information, call (619) 523-1700. Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The San Diego Audubon Society and the UC Natural Reserve System host “Love Your Wetlands Day” volunteer event at the Northern Wildlife Preserve on Mission Bay (access through Campland, 2211 Pacific Beach Drive. To RSVP, call (619) 682-7210 or e-mail [email protected]. Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, The San Diego Audubon Society hosts a habitat restoration for the California least tern at Mariner’s Point along Mission Bay. For information, call (619) 682-7210 or e-mail [email protected]. Sunday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., inaugural Doggie Street Festival to promote pet adoption, featuring pet demonstrations, contests, vendors and services, live music and food. The free event takes place at NTC Park on Cushing Road at Liberty Station. For more information, visit www.doggiestreetfestival.org. Mondays, 3 to 3:45 p.m., baby signing storytime for infants and caregivers at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. Tuesdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Preschool Storytime at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. SCHOOLS CORREIA • Monday, Feb. 9, no classes in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. • Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5:45 p.m., SSC meeting. • Thursday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m., Pastry with Patty. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Washington’s birthday. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, school tour for Dana Middle School 6th-graders. • Saturday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., the popular Dallas Brass performs in a fundraiser after a music clinic for students during the day. The event takes place in the auditorium, 4302 Valeta St. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students. And may be purchased by visiting www.correiamusic.org. For information, e-mail [email protected]. • Tuesday, Feb. 24, GEAR UP kickoff assembly. DANA • Today, Feb. 5, 3:30 to 5 p.m., parent tour. • Saturday, Feb. 7, 4 to 9 p.m., Peninsula Lion’s Club spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Dana Association, Guide Dogs of the Desert, Dover and Provost family scholarships and the Sunset Cliffs Surfer’s Association Spinal Chord Research Fund. The event will be held at the Masonic Temple, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Tickets are $8. For more information, call (619) 225-8200, ext. 10. LOMA PORTAL • Today, Feb. 5, 1:15 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. • Monday, Feb. 9, no classes in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. • Monday, Feb. 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Foundation meeting in library. • Tuesday, Feb. 10, 3:35 to 4 p.m., popcorn sales after school. • Thursday, Feb. 12, 1:15 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. • Friday, Feb. 13, 9:15 to 10 a.m., coffee with Principal Gerde in library. • Through Feb. 14, turn in boxtops for a drawing and chance to win a Webkinz Pet. For more information, call (619) 223-1683. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Washington’s birthday. • Thursday, Feb. 19, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., kindergarten tours. To schedule a tour, call (619) 223-1683. OB ELEMENTARY • Today, Feb. 5, Bank Day; ArtSpace, Dance, Spanish and yoga after-school clubs. • Monday, Feb. 9, no school in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. • Tuesday, Feb. 10, 8:30 a.m., kindergarten tours. • Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m., Chess Club. • Thursday, Feb. 12, Bank Day; ArtSpace, Dance, Spanish and yoga after-school clubs. SACRED HEART ACADEMY • Today, Feb. 5, flower friends presentation to 2nd-graders. • Friday, Feb. 6, noon dismissal. • Monday, Feb. 16, Presidents Day, no classes. • Tuesday, Feb. 17, progress reports online for grades 4-8. • Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m., Mardi Gras parade down Newport Avenue followed by Mardi Gras party at school. • Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m., Ash Wednesday Mass at Sacred Heart Church. SDCCD • Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, San Diego Community College’s Continuing Education Department offers free Qigong class, an ancient Chinese path to health. Classes take place at 3250 Fordham St., “A” building conference center. Walk-ins welcomed. For more information, call (619) 221-6973. SILVER GATE • Monday, Feb. 9, no classes in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. • Feb. 10-13, 4th-graders to Old Town program. • Wed. Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m., new parent tour in auditorium. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Washington’s birthday. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., SSC/SGT meeting. • Friday, Feb. 20, 7:15 a.m., Dads and Donuts. • Friday, Feb. 27, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat with parents of students in grades 2 and 3. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Today, Feb. 5, report cards distributed, WASC/WEC visiting team pre-visit. • Feb. 6, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. to noon, science fair in Parish Event Center. • Tuesday, Feb. 10, re-registration packets for 2009-10 distributed. • Friday, Feb. 13, no classes. • Monday, Feb. 16, no classes in observance of Presidents Day. SUNSET VIEW • Today, Feb. 5, 9 a.m., PTA meeting in auditorium. • Monday, Feb. 9, no school in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. • Feb. 10-13, book fair. • Friday, Feb. 13, 9:10 a.m., flag ceremony led by kindergarten. PLHS • Friday, Feb. 6, 7 to 11 p.m., PLHS fundraiser “Casino Night” at the Portuguese Hall, 2828 Avenida de Portugal. Prizes include a DVD player and gift certificate for Morton’s Steakhouse. Tickets are $25. For more information, call (619) 871-8221 or e-mail [email protected]. SENIORS Friday, Feb. 6, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a free blood pressure screening at the Peninsula YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. The event is free and registration is not required. Friday, Feb. 6, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a free blood pressure screening at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1145 Evergreen St. The event is free and registration is not required. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through Feb. 6, Point Loma Nazarene University hosts the 14th annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea themed “Writing Beyond Boundaries.” Various times and speakers are scheduled and prices vary depending on topic and speaker. Most all of the symposium takes place at Crill Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For information on speakers, schedules and prices, call (619) 849-2297 or visit www.pointloma.edu/writers. Thursday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., the Point Loma Nazarene University’s Center for Politics and Public Service hosts the PLNU orchestra performing “Lincoln Portrait,” featuring composition by Aaron Copeland in tribute to President Lincoln. The event takes place at Crill Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Admission is free. For more information, call (619) 849-2344 or e-mail [email protected]. Feb. 14-15, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sunday), 2009 California Open Wildlife Festival wildfowl and fish carvers’ competition takes place at the Corky McMillin Event Center at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The event features wildfowl art and the crafting of the traditional hunting decoy. Admission is $5; children under 12 are admitted free. For more information, call (619) 588-7141 or e-mail [email protected]. Monday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Dr. Robert Bates, professor of organ at Moores School of Music at the University of Houston, performs with a Baroque pipe organ. The event takes place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. A donation of $5 is requested. For more information, call (619) 223-6394, ext. 13. Through Feb. 27, the San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) presents an exhibition of original watercolor paintings entitled “Valentine Visions.” A First Friday public reception with the artists is slated for Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will feature about 100 paintings by SDWS members both for display and sale. The gallery is located at the NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, #105. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org. VENUES Cane’s Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-4458 • Today, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Canobliss performs with Sicarus, One Theory and Silence Betrayed. Tickets are $10. • Friday, Feb. 6, 9 p.m., Rare Form Live performs with The Kneehighs, Pac 10, and Parker & the Numberman. Tickets are $8. • Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m., XIFM listener appreciation party with Corey Wilkins, Fuzz Huzzi, I90 and Psydecar. Tickets are $3. • Wednesday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m., Flight or Fight performs with RDG, CoPilot and Unknown Motive. Tickets are $10. • Thursday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m., XIV performs with The Stove, Grizzly Circus and Heavy Glow. Tickets are $6. • Friday, Feb. 13, 9 p.m., the Atomic Punks (Van Halen tribute band) perform with Damage Inc. (Metallica tribute band) and Monsters of Rock. Tickets are $10. • Saturday, Feb. 14, Club Bollywood featuring a DJ and dancing. No ticket prices listed. Club Riley’s, 2901 Nimitz Blvd., (619) 255-8635 • Mondays, 9 p.m., CTK Comics That Kill comedy show. The cover charge is $5 and includes free pool. Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 • Monday, Feb. 23, Robin Henkel, a blues/jazz guitarist and singer who has won awards in the San Diego Music Awards numerous times over the years, performs. The cover charge is $5; 21 and over. 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.sandiegosports-arena.com. Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822 • Saturday, Feb. 7, 10:30 p.m., EOTO (consisting of one-third of the jam sextet The String Cheese Incident) performs. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. • Feb. 12-13, 10 p.m., Hot Buttered Rum performs. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information, call (619) 222-3802 or visit www.winstonsob.com/winstons.