THURSDAY, Sept. 11
The League of Women Voters’ (LWV) Ocean Beach/Point Loma Unit will host a meeting at 10 a.m. at the Point Loma Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The topic will be “The Pros and Cons of the State Propositions.” The program will last until questions are answered. All are welcome. The LWV is a nonpartisan organization. For more information, visit www.lwvsandiego.org. SATURDAY, Sept. 13
Shades Oceanfront Bistro will host its quarterly pet-adoption event with the San Diego Humane Society, Second Chance Dog Rescue, Labrador Rescuers, San Diego Spaniel Rescue and Almost Home Animal Rescue. Organizers hope to beat Shade’s previous adoption record of 32 puppies, dogs, kittens and cats. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the restaurant, 5083 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, visit www.shadesob.com. TUESDAY, Sept. 16
The Sharp Senior Resource Center will host a free blood-pressure screening by registered nurses at the Point Loma Presbyterian Church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd., from 9:30 to 11 a.m. No appointment is necessary, and the public is welcome. For more information, visit www.sharp.com. THURSDAY, Sept. 18
The League of Women Voters of San Diego will co-sponsor a Lunch With League event at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The topic will be “Climate Change and Its Challenges.” Speakers will be Timu Gallien, UCSD Chancellor’s Fellow and postdoctoral scholar, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Nicola Hedge, director of the Climate Initiative for The San Diego Foundation; and Kayla Race, policy advocate for the Environmental Health Coalition. The cost for the lunch is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Guests may register on the website, www.lwvsandiego.org. SATURDAY, Sept. 20 • Come out to the Ocean Beach Pier in the heart of Ocean Beach, and enjoy a great breakfast while overlooking the ocean with views in all directions. The annual Ocean Beach Pier Pancake Breakfast is a family-friendly tradition that kicks off the big fundraising season for the Ocean Beach Town Council’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive for disadvantaged seniors and families. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and goes until sold out or until noon. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages and other fixings. There will also be music and raffle prizes. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at the OB Pier. For more information, visit obtowncouncil.org
• The Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library will host “Art Alive” and an open house, featuring members of the Art Glass Association of Southern California and the Point Loma Garden Club, who have prepared a display of paintings and floral exhibits. Fun and treats will be provided. Displays open at 9:30 a.m., followed by the open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call Christine Gonzalez and library staff at (619) 531-1539. THURSDAY, Sept. 25
• St. Paul’s Senior Homes and Services will host its “Connect for a Cause” at 57 Degrees, the spectacular 16,500-square-foot wine facility at 1735 Hancock St. The event will run from 5 to 7 p.m., and parking is free. “Connect for a Cause” is a fun opportunity to network with fellow San Diego professionals and support a great cause. Proceeds support the many programs at St. Paul’s Senior Homes and Services. For more information, visit www.stpaulseniors.-org.
• The Silver Hair Tsunami, an ensemble of expert advisers, will teach retirees and those entering retirement age information they need to make sure their hard-earned money doesn’t fall through the cracks, covering topics like taxes, estate and income impacts on their investment or lifestyle decisions. The free event takes place at the Kona Kai Resort, 1551 Shelter Island Drive, from 6 to 8 p.m. For details, visit thesilverhairtsunami.com. THROUGH SEPT. 30
The Art Glass Association of Southern California will host “Secrets of Art Glass Revealed” during a special exhibit through Sept. 30 at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library’s Community Room, 3701 Voltaire St. This educational exhibit focuses on several art-glass techniques. Technical explanations that explain how each piece was made was provided by the artists. Twelve artists, including three from Point Loma — Leslie Perlis, Cathy Coverley and Carolyn Moore — are exhibiting their work. For more information, call the library at (619) 531-1539 or Perlis at (619) 890-8776, or visit www.agasc.org. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1
The Sharp Senior Resource Center will host a Senior Health & Wellness Fair, featuring flu shots for adults age 60 and over and adults with chronic illness. The event also features health screenings, health and community information and other offerings. The event runs from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. No appointments are necessary. For more information, visit www.sharp.com. TUESDAY, Oct. 7
The Sharp Senior Resource Center will offer free blood-pressure checks. The event runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. No appointments are necessary. The public is welcome. For more information, visit www.sharp.com.