POLÍTICO
Today, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peninsula Community Planning Board’s Project Review Committee meets to discuss various items. The meeting takes place at 3115 Loma Riviera Drive in the clubhouse. For more information, call Geoff Page at (619) 694-7993, or e-mail Jay Shumaker at [email protected].
COMUNIDAD/CÍVICO
Today, Feb. 14, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Point Loma High School in the small gym, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegoblood-bank.org.
Beginning Feb. 18, Girls on the Run San Diego launches registration for Point Loma-based sessions to be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 to 5:15 p.m. Girls on the Run is a nonprofit program dedicated to empowering girls age 8 to 12 through emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. Programs to be held at the NTC Field at Liberty Station. For more information, call (760) 586-7952, or visit www.gotrsd.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by the University of San Diego at 5998 Alcala Park, Sports Arena. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegoblood-bank.org.
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.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Saturday, Feb. 23, San Diego Coastkeeper hosts a watershed monitoring 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 to raise funds 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.
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, 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.
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
“¢ Friday, Feb. 15, no classes.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no classes.
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 19, 4 to 7 p.m., variety show rehearsals.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 20, 4 to 7 p.m., variety show rehearsals.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 20, 4 to 5:30 p.m., School Site Council meeting.
“¢ Thursday, 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.
Explorer Elementary Charter
“¢ Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4 to 7 p.m., scholastic book fair community event called “Book Fair Blizzard,” featuring specially priced books and educational products; event will include storytelling by local authors, refreshments and activities for children. Proceeds will benefit the Carey Family Library at Explorer Elementary. The event takes place at 2230 Truxton Road at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 316-9680, or visit [email protected].
Portal Loma
“¢ Friday, Feb. 15, no school, Lincoln’s birthday.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no school, Washington’s birthday.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m. “Day as a Dolphin” for preschoolers and kindergartners. To reserve a space call (619) 223-1683.
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 20, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PTA meeting in library.
“¢ 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 April 1, yearbooks available for $16.
“¢ Support the school by purchasing school logowear in the office. Purchases may also be made through [email protected].
Escuela Primaria Ocean Beach
“¢ Today, Feb. 14, bank day; 12:30 p.m., Sing ‘N’ Speak Spanish and Miss Janine’s art class.
“¢ Friday, Feb. 15, no classes, Lincoln’s birthday.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no classes, Presidents Day.
“¢ Thursday, 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
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no school, Washington’s birthday.
“¢ 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. For register or make donations, call (619) 222-7252, or visit www.s-h-a.org.
Escuela Primaria Silver Gate
“¢ Friday, Feb. 15, no school, Lincoln’s birthday.
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, no school, Washington’s birthday.
“¢ 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.
Warren-Walker
“¢ Today, Feb. 14, 10:15 a.m., Jump Rope for Heart “” a community service project raising money for the American Heart Association.
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
Saturday, Feb. 16, 6 to 8 p.m., happy hour art reception for artist Trevor Watson, who is holding his first show at Rock Paper Scissors, 4976 Newport Ave. For more information, call (619) 222-7625. Refreshments available.
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.
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
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662
“¢ Today, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Cobra Starship with Metro Station/We the Kings/The Cab. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door.
Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., James Harman appears with special guests The Fremonts and Mighty Joe, Chet and the Committee. Tickets are $15 and proceeds go to finance the ninth annual Spring Harmonica Festival Benefit (March 22). For more information, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.humphreysbythe-bay.com.
Winston’s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822
“¢ Wednesday, Feb. 20, 9:30 p.m., Pruitt Igoe performs after the Shimmy Sisters and Danyavaad. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (619) 222-3802.
“¢ 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
“¢ Monday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m., 27th annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends Festival (formerly Bob Marley Day Festival) produced by WorldBeat Productions. Tickets are $41 to $71, plus applicable service charges. For more information, call (619) 230-1190 or (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.