Park & Rec applies for Children’s Pool rope
The City of San Diego’s Park and Recreation Department will appear at a public hearing Wednesday, April 16 on behalf of an application to erect a temporary rope barrier at the Children’s Pool. The city’s Development Services Department will approve, conditionally approve or deny the application.
The temporary rope, including support posts and foundations, would remain on the beach until May 30, after the end of pupping season for the beach’s resident harbor seals.
The hearing will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the City Administration Building’s Council Chambers, 202 C St., 12th floor.
For information, contact development project manager Morris Dye, (619) 446-5201.

Bishop’s School hosts auction and dinner dance
The Bishop’s School will hold an auction and dinner dance Saturday, April 12 on the school’s campus.
The theme for the 23rd annual event is “A Knight in Camelot.” Medieval decor will add to the festivities, which will include a silent and a live auction, dancing to music by Haute Chile and dinner by Jeffrey Strauss of Pampelmousse Grille.
Proceeds from the event are earmarked for student scholarships and faculty enrichment. Of the current student body, about 20 percent receive financial assistance.
Tickets to “A Knight in Camelot” are $170 to $350.
For more information, call publicity chair Rochelle Lewis Lavin, (619) 302-0058.

Midway PO will accept last-minute tax returns
Residents waiting until the last moment to get their taxes postmarked by midnight April 15 will be able to take advantage of the U.S. Postal Service Office at 2535 Midway Drive.
Postal officials said the extended hours will apply to both retail service and collections.
But postal officials also warn late tax filers to be prepared for a traffic headache if they do wait until the literal 11th hour.
To play it safe, taxpayers are urged to use the following tips:
“¢ Get postage calculations quickly and easily by visiting www.usps.com.
“¢ Mail tax returns early in the day to avoid the late afternoon and evening rush.
“¢ Even after closing hours, postage stamps may be purchased from stamp-vending machines or automated postal centers, which can weigh articles, print address labels with postage already affixed and vend stamps.
Mailers who desire proof of mailing and delivery should request Certified Mail with Return Receipts.
Tax forms are not available at most post offices, but are available by visiting www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html or www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/.
Postal officials said the number and hours of post offices open late has decreased because of the reduced volume of tax returns mailed on the deadline.
UCSD AIDS Institute holds bike ride
The UCSD AIDS Research Institute will host its fifth annual Ride 4 AIDS on Sunday, April 13, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cyclists can choose from three courses: a 10-mile ride, a 20-mile ride or a 50-mile ride.
Admission ranges from $30 to $40 for the 50-mile ride, with proceeds benefiting HIV/AIDS research and education.
For more information, visit www.ride4aids.net.