COMMUNITY/CIVIC Friday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., the Ocean Beach Historical Society holds its monthly meeting on the subject of “Our Legendary Men and Women Surfers from the 1930s to Early 1960s.” The meeting takes place at the Masonic Hall, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1 to 3 p.m., author Destry Ramey will read and sign her new children’s picture book “Why Am I Dark?” The book is the second in the Adventures of Hunter and Ramona Pug series. The event takes place at the Young at Art Children’s Art Center, 1821 Cable St. Kim Howell, a longtime Ocean Beach resident and owner of the art center, will be featured as the book’s illustrator. For more information, call (619) 459-1955, or visit www.youngatart.biz or www.pugadventureseries.com. Sunday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., Bank of America hosts a free family movie night in honor of the men and women serving in America’s armed forces. The event will feature free popcorn and free admission to “Night At the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.” Festivities begin at 7 p.m., followed by the movie at sundown. The event takes place on the flight deck of the USS Midway, 910 N. Harbor Drive. Participants are encouraged to bring chairs and/or blankets. For more information, call (212) 805-8033. Thursday, Aug. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Jenna Druck Foundation’s “Families Helping Families” hosts a free grief education workshop focusing on grief, trauma and loss, and how acupuncture can help ease the pain of losing a 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, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Real Issues, Real Answers hosts an all–day workshop on “The Major 4 D’s: Debt, Divorce, Death and Depression and How They Affect the Lives of Women.” The forum is hosted by popular radio show hosts, authors and speakers Tonilee Adamson and Bobbye Brooks, along with former local television anchor Carol LeBeau. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade at the McMillin Event Center at Liberty Station, 2875 Dewey Road. The cost is $20, which includes workbook and continental breakfast/Starbucks coffee. For more information, call (888) 727-7206, or visit www.realissues-realanswers.com. Mondays through Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m., craft time for children at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. SCHOOLS ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Wednesday, Aug. 26, first day of school. • Monday, Sept. 7, no school. • Friday, Sept. 11, second annual golf tournament at Sail Ho Golf Course. For more information, call (619) 218-3042. WARREN-WALKER • Aug. 10-17, Animal Adventures Camp for grades 3-8. • Aug. 17-21, Marine & Freshwater Biology Camp. • Through Aug. 21, summer camp for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. WORDWIDE LANGUAGE CENTERS • Today, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2009 Guest Speaker Series features Noah Tafolia, documentary filmmaker of the “Wonderland” series airing regularly on KPBS television. For more information, call (619) 222-6411, or e-mail [email protected]. SENIORS Thursday, Aug. 20, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free session on how to get income from your home. A free consultation will be available. The program takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. For more information, visit www.sharp.com. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through August, San Diego Watercolor Society presents “Vacation Travels” 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. Friday, Aug. 14, 6 to 8 p.m., the last of five installments of the free Point Loma Concert Series, featuring Soul Persuaders. The concert series takes place at Point Loma Park, corner of Catalina Boulevard and Varona Street. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org. Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m., the third of five installments of the free Summer Movies Series at Liberty Station. The night will feature “Field of Dreams,” shown on a big-screen TV under the stars at the South Promenade. The family-friendly movies are all rated PG (except the Aug. 23 show, which is PG-13). Participants are invited to check out the shops at Liberty Station to grab to-go cuisine before setting up their blankets and lawn chairs at the movie site. For more information, call (619) 987-6658, or visit www.libertystation.com. 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 Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 • Monday, Aug. 24, 7 to 11 p.m., Robin Henkel Band with horns performs. Tickets are $5. Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 • Thursday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Jackson Browne performs. Tickets are $85. • Friday, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., America performs. Tickets are $48. • Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m., Tower of Power performs. Tickets are $45 • Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Chris Isaak performs. Tickets are $85. • Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson side by side tour with Peabo Bryson. Tickets are $68.