POLÍTICO
Thursday, March 20, 4 to 8 p.m., election for the Peninsula Community Planning Board; five seats up for election. Applications being accepted through Thursday, March 13. Details for candidate forum and potential run-off election pending. Polling takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For qualifications, applications and information, visit www.pcpb.net.
Sunday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., Point Loma Democratic Club hosts discussion on the status of presidential primaries, state redistricting proposition, candidates for city attorney, club election. Light refreshments will be served at the event, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-7230.
COMUNIDAD/CÍVICO
Friday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Souplantation at 3960 W. Point Loma Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.san-diegobloodbank.org.
Saturday, Feb. 23, San Diego Coastkeeper hosts a watershed training and monitoring event at the Coastkeeper offices, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 200 in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 758-7743, or e-mail [email protected].
Sunday, Feb. 24, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Mindful Fitness will host a fund-raising yoga class benefit for maintenance and upkeep of the 97-year-old Point Loma Assembly. Minimum donation for the event is $20, with checks payable to the Point Loma Assembly. The event takes place at the assembly, 3035 Talbot St. For more information, call Lisa Hampton at (619) 224-2101, or e-mail [email protected].
Monday, Feb. 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Beach Library hosts a special family program to celebrate Black History Month. Featured speaker will be African-American folk artist Kunama, who will perform drum music, stories, chants, songs and participative dance. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For information, call (619) 531-1532.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, Her-vey/Point Loma Branch Library and KPBS will host discussion of the book “Three Cups of Tea,” a timely book written by Greg Mortenson, who singlehandedly has been the force behind building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The free book discussion will take place in the community room of the library, 7701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Roel Construction, 2266 Kurtz St. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 60th annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival, Craft Fair and Parade. The free event takes place at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center and Ocean Beach Elementary School. Kite making takes place between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with all materials supplied; the craft fair runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; entertainment in the schoolyard begins at noon; lunch is provided free to children and to adults with a donation; prize judging 1 p.m.; parade at 2 p.m. For more information, call (619) 225-8705.
Saturday, March 1, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the San Diego-based Jenna Druck Foundation will host its 11th annual Young Women’s Spirit of Leadership Conference. More than 500 future leaders from over 100 area high schools will attend and choose from 15 workshops ranging from goal setting to healthy relationships to effective leadership styles. The luncheon and workshops will be followed by a dance performance, live music and ice cream. The event takes place primarily at Liberty Station’s McMillin Events Center. For more informaqtion, call (619) 294-8000 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dr. Helen Hu hosts a book-signing event for Nancy Alrich Inman, author of “Bird Nest in a Chandelier.” The event takes place at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, 1267 Rosecrans St., Suite C. For more information, call (619) 226-6506.
Saturday, March 8, 9 to 11 a.m., Coastal Sage hosts “Writing in the Garden,” part of a series of nature writing workshops. The event will take place at the Point Loma Native Plant Reserve and is open to all ages. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children up to age 18. Participants are urged to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for light hiking, and to bring water, notebook and pen. Advance registration is required by e-mailing [email protected]. For information, call (619) 884-3075.
March 6, 7 and 8, Mothers and Daughters Club Assisting Philanthropies (MADCAPS) will host signature 3-day show “We Can Do It!” to benefit philanthropies. Show takes place at Correia Middle School, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (619) 226-2522; for tickets, visit showboxoffice.com.
Thursday, March 27, p.m., the Readings and Zeiger Productions presents The Readings Tour 4 Cure homecoming concert to benefit the Tour 4 Cure and the Eric and Chris Reading Scholarship Fund at Point Loma High School. The event takes place at Jackson Theater, Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults. Reserved front-row seating is $25. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
Del sábado 19 de abril a las 10 am al domingo 20 de abril a las 10 am, la Cámara de Comercio de la Península auspicia el Relevo por la Vida 2008 en la pista de la Universidad Nazarena de Point Loma. El evento recauda dinero para la investigación, la promoción, la educación y los servicios relacionados con el cáncer. Para obtener más información, llame a Cathy Gallagher al (619) 849-2564 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].
Saturday, May 31, Makua, a Point Loma-based women’s organization, hosts “Wild, Wild West” dinner-dance fund-raiser to benefit foster children in San Diego. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma. For more information or to donate, call (619) 222-2075.
Mondays, 3 p.m., “Baby Signing Storytime” with Jennifer Duncan, Ocean Beach Branch 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 Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Story Time in the Tugboat Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach offers classes in tai chi taught by certified instructor Sherlie Miller. Classes take place at the church, 4776 Saratoga Ave. For more information, call (619) 224-2746 or (858) 292-6284.
First Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., Family Arts Nights with Michelle Richmond in the Community Room at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3791 Voltaire St. Registration required. For more information, call (619) 531-1539.
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Writers Workshop, Robb Field in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 222-6066.
ESCUELAS
Escuela Secundaria Correia
“¢ Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 to 11 p.m., Correia Middle School Association presents sixth annual silent auction, “An Inspiring Evening of Possibilities.” The auction helps raise money for vital school programs and technology materials. Local merchants are currently being asked to donate goods, services or financial support toward the school’s goal of $25,000.
primaria dana
“¢ Today, Feb. 21, 3 to 9 p.m., bake sale and Chuck E. Cheese’s fund-raiser for chorus.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 22, Dana Pride Day; 10:15 to 11:57 a.m., 5th-grade awards assembly; 1:45 to 3 p.m., 6th-grade awards assembly.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 25, Incredible Kids Week; 4 to 7 p.m., variety show rehearsals.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 26, 4 to 7 p.m., variety show rehearsals.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 27, 9 to 10:30 a.m., coffee with Vice Principal Irwin; 6 to 7:30 p.m., GATE parent meeting.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 28, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., 5th-grade variety show assembly; 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 6th-grade variety show assembly.
Portal Loma
“¢ Monday, Feb. 25, SSC/Gov meeting in library.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m., kindergarten tours to introduce students to “Day as a Dolphin.” Tours may be arranged by calling (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Through February, support the school by joining or renewing eScrip memberships at www.escrip.com.
“¢ Through February, reading volunteers needed for district-approved program “Everyone-A-Reader.” For information, e-mail [email protected].
“¢ Through February, full-color yearbooks available for $16.
“¢ Through February, reserve yearbooks “Shoot Outs” available to all grades. E-mail [email protected].
“¢ Support the school by purchasing school logowear in the office. Purchases may also be made through [email protected].
Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Today, Feb. 21, bank day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m., student standout assemblies; 2:10 p.m., bake sale; 2:30 p.m., SGT-SSC meeting.
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 28, bank day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish.
Academia del Sagrado Corazón
“¢ Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m., all-school Mass, Sacred Heart Church.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 22, movie night for grades kindergarten through 3.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 25, bowling night for grades 4 through 8.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 26, 100th day of school.
“¢ Saturday, April 5, 6 to 10 p.m., Sacred Heart Academy’s 2008 Spirit Gala Casino Night/Poker Tournament; event takes place at the McMillin Events Center at Liberty Station, 2875 Dewey Road, Building 177. To register or make donations, call (619) 222-7252, or visit www.s-h-a.org.
Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m., parent tour for incoming students in auditorium; 6 p.m., 3rd-grade science night.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 29, 8 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of students in grades 2 and 3.
DEPORTES
Through Monday, March 17, 7:30 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-03 conducts “Sailing Fundamentals” classes. Cost for the series and book is $25. Classes take place at 3851 Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 446-2145, or e-mail [email protected].
ARTE Y ENTRETENIMIENTO
Sunday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church hosts “Presbyterian Choral Festival,” featuring five choirs joining in an evening of praise and celebration. A free-will donation is requested. A reception follows the performance at the church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-1633. Information is available by visiting www.pointlomachurch.org.
March 5 through March 28, San Diego Watercolor Society opens “Triumphant March” exhibit with about 100 paintings juried by Carol Sass Tuttle. Reception is scheduled for Friday, March 7, 5 to 7 p.m. Normal gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SDWS is located at 2825 Dewey Road, #105, NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Through March 23, Visions Art Quilt Gallery hosts “California Fibers: Natural Forces,” a juried exhibit. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quilt-visions.org.
April 11-13, the Red Brick Players, a new ministry at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, perform “Godspell,” a presentation in music and drama about the parables of Jesus as found in the gospel of Matthew. Performance dates are Friday, April 11, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m.; Sunday April 13, 2 and 7 p.m. The performance takes place at the church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. A free-will donation is requested. Tickets are available by calling (619) 223-1633. Information is available by visiting www.pointloma-church.org.
Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday Night Music at OB People’s Co-Op, featuring live acoustic music for the dinner hour. Free event takes place at the Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Co-Op, 4765 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 224-1387.
Mondays, 7 to 10 p.m., Point Loma Actors Studio Winter Workshop, Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St. Cost is $220; season runs through March 10. For more information, call (619) 225-0044.
Mondays through May 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Peninsula Singers continue weekly community choir rehearsals. The choir meets in the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library in the community room, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].
SEDES
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Friday, Feb. 29, 9 p.m., keyboardist Anthony Smith performs with Trunk Fulla Funk. For more information, contact [email protected].
Estadio deportivo de San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Sunday, March 2, Playhouse Disney’s “Doodlebops” perform at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets range from $18.50 to $43.50. Tickets and information available by calling (619) 308-4311.