COMMUNITY/CIVIC Saturday, July 11, noon to 4 p.m., the Wright Family hosts its third annual Community Picnic to benefit the Autism Tree Project Foundation. The event includes an autism awareness table, a raffle with giveaways for families, a picnic lunch, music area, bubble machine, arts and crafts, a jumper and climber, party favors for kids and sales of art and cards by local autistic artist Joel Anderson. Lunch is served from noon to 2 p.m. The event takes place at 3598 Talbot St., corner of Talbot and Cañon streets. For more information, call (619) 405-0176, or visit www.autismtreeproject.org. Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough hosts a work party to care for native California plants and remove invasive plants. Participants are asked to meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosaslough.org. Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m., monthly meeting of the Ocean Beach Historical Society, “Local Pottery History,” featuring Dedi Ridenour and Izzy Elizondo (Falling Sky Pottery). The event takes place at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 225-1753, or visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. Thursday, July 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Jenna Druck Foundation’s “Families Helping Families” hosts a free grief education workshop called “Peace Through Stillness: How Meditation Can Ease the Pain of Losing a Child or Loved One.” The event takes place at 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 200, at Liberty Station. For more information, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.jennadruck.org. Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. to noon, the San Diego Audubon Society hosts a habitat restoration event at the San Diego River. Participants are urged to wear long pants, a hat, boots or sturdy shoes and use sunscreen. Gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. Participants will meet a half-mile on the service road off SeaWorld Drive, South Shores Park. For more information, call (619) 682-7210, or visit www.sandiegoaudubon.org. Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m., Friends of Famosa Slough hosts a nature walk at the slough. Participants are asked to meet at the first bench on Famosa Boulevard just south of the intersection with 4301 W. Point Loma Blvd. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosaslough.org. SCHOOLS ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • July 1-31, office closed. • Monday, Aug. 3, deadline to include items in SCBA summer mailing. • Friday, Sept. 11, second annual golf tournament at Sail Ho Golf Course. For more information, call (619) 218-3042. WARREN-WALKER • Through July 10, Seaside Players Drama Camp for grades 1 through 6. • Through July 10, summer school; English, math, band and industrial arts for grades 6-8. • July 13-17 and Aug. 10-17, Animal Adventures Camp for grades 3-8. • July 20-24 and Aug. 17-21, Marine & Freshwater Biology Camp. • Through Aug. 21, summer camp for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. WORDWIDE LANGUAGE CENTERS • Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pier Poets & Writers Performance Workshop The event takes place at 4843 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 222-6411 or e-mail [email protected]. • Thursday, July 16, 10 a.m., 2009 Guest Speaker Series features Pat James, owner of James Gang Graphics and president of the Ocean Beach Historical Society. For more information, call (619) 222-6411 or e-mail [email protected]. SENIORS Thursday, July 16, Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center Programs hosts the Sunset Cliffs Seniors for a day of activities. From 10 to 11 a.m., blood pressure check, courtesy San Diego Medical Services; 10:30 to 11 a.m., chair exercises with the Peninsula YMCA; 10 to 11 a.m., fellowship; 11 a.m. to noon, Senior Readers’ Theater Troupe’s Script in Hand Players program; noon, luncheon for $5 with reservations required. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, July 14 by calling (619) 223-1640. Monday, July 20, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Healthcare’s Senior Resource Center hosts a holistic healing event focusing on energy maps of the body, its meridians, chakras, auras and bilateral pathways and relaxation methods to enhance immune function and well-being. The event takes place at the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, classrooms A and B, 3075 Health Center Road. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277, or visit www.sharp.com. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT July 10-26, varying dates and times, Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Vanguard Theatre presents “Bye Bye Birdie.” Performances are 8 p.m., Friday, July 10; 8 p.m., Saturday, July 11; 7 p.m., Sunday, July 12; 8 p.m., Friday, July 17; 8 p.m., Saturday, July 18; 7 p.m., Sunday, July 19; 8 p.m., Thursday, July 23; 8 p.m., Friday, July 24; 8 p.m., Saturday, July 25; and 7 p.m., Sunday, July 26. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and military and $10 for 12 and under. The production takes place at Westminster Presbyterian, 3598 Talbot St. For tickets or information, call the box office at (619) 224-6263. Monday, July 13, 6:30 p.m., the first of four installments of “Music at Dusk Concert Series” featuring Presidio Brass Quartet. The concert series takes place in the Westminster Theatre of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3598 Talbot St. A free-will offering takes place at intermission. For more information, call (619) 223- 3193. Friday, July 17, 6 to 8 p.m., the first of five installments of the free Point Loma Concert Series, featuring Atomic Groove. The concert series takes place at Point Loma Park, corner of Catalina Boulevard and Varona Street. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org. Monday, July 20, 6:30 p.m., the second of four installments of “Music at Dusk Concert Series” featuring Tripp and Peter Sprague. The concert series takes place in the Westminster Theatre of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3598 Talbot St. A free-will offering takes place at intermission. For more information, call (619) 223- 3193. Friday, July 24, 6 to 8 p.m., the second of five installments of the free Point Loma Concert Series, featuring Jumping Jack Flash. The concert series takes place at Point Loma Park, corner of Catalina Boulevard and Varona Street. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org. Saturday, July 25, 6 to 8 p.m., “Live at Liberty Station Concert Series” hosts a guitar festival at Liberty Station Marketplace, corner of Womble and Truxton roads. For more information, call (619) 335-0221. Through July, San Diego Watercolor Society presents “By Dawn’s Early Light” exhibition with original artwork by local artists. The free exhibition takes place at the society, 2825 Dewey Road in the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Sundays. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdwc.org. Aug. 3-7, noon to 4 p.m. daily, Band at the Beach Music Camp, an instrumental music enclave for grades 7 through 12. Two years’ music experience required. A free concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 at Correia Middle School, 4302 Valeta St. Tuition is $170. For more information, call (619) 222-3065, or visit www.bandatthebeach.org. Through Aug. 16, Visions Art Quilt Gallery at the NTC?Promenade in Liberty Station hosts a new environmentally inspired exhibition, “Seeing Green: Visions of a Changing Planet.” The gallery 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 • Friday, July 10, 9 p.m., Tony Tuff performs with Frankie Paul. Tickets are $20 in advance; $22 at the door. • Saturday, July 11, 8:30 p.m., Tainted Love (’80s tribute band) performs. Tickets are $15. • Sunday, July 12, 4 to 6 p.m., Reggae Sundays featuring Through the Roots. Free. • Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m., Platinum Rock Stars (tribute to Foreigner, Boston, Journey, Van Halen, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi). Tickets are $10. • Friday, July 17, 8 p.m., Eek A Mouse performs with High Tide and Project Out of Bounds. Tickets are $22 in advance; $25 at the door. • Saturday, July 19, 8:30 p.m., Devin the Dude performs with The Mighty Few, AAV, The Even Keel and Ponder. Tickets are $20. Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 • Friday, July 10, 8 p.m., Joan Baez. Tickets are $45. • Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m., Indigo Girls. Tickets are $45. • Tuesday, July 14, 7:30 p.m., Greg Allman. Tickets are $55. • Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m., Cowboy Junkies/Son Volt. Tickets are $40. • Friday, July 17, 8 p.m., Gabriel Iglesias. Tickets are $39.