COMMUNITY\/CIVIC Wednesday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts Christmas eve “Carols and Lessons” candlelight service at the church, 3598 Talbot St. in the sanctuary. For more information, call (619) 223-3193, or visit www.westminstersd.org. Sunday, Jan. 4, noon to 5 p.m., Coastal Sage Gardening hosts Native Plant Sale & Open House. The event takes place at 3685 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 223-5229, or visit www.coastalsage.com. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting. The featured speaker will be Noel Tribbey, an Academy Award designer known for his floral d\u00e9cor work at large resorts from Las Vegas to Maui. The event takes place at 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Sunday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., annual meeting of the United Portuguese S.E.S., Inc. known as the “Contas.” The meeting takes place at the United Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (619) 223-5880, or visit www.upses.com. Sunday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., inaugural Doggie Street Festival to promote pet adoption, featuring pet demonstrations, contests, vendors and services, live music and food. The free event takes place at NTC Park on Cushing Road at Liberty Station. For more information, visit www.doggiestreetfestival.org. Tuesdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Preschool Storytime at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. SCHOOLS CORREIA \u2022 Through Jan. 4, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 5. LOMA PORTAL \u2022 Through Jan. 4, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 5. \u2022 January through Feb. 14, turn in boxtops for a drawing and chance to win a Webkinz Pet. For more information, call (619) 223-1683. \u2022 Through January, yearbooks available for $16. OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY \u2022 Through Jan. 4, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 5. PLHS \u2022 Thursday, Jan. 22, 6 p.m., informational meeting for prospective parents and students. For more information, call (619) 223-3121, ext. 1130. SACRED HEART ACADEMY \u2022 Through Jan. 4, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 5. SDCCD \u2022 Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, San Diego Community College\u2019s Continuing Education Department offers free Qigong class, an ancient Chinese path to health. Classes take place at 3250 Fordham St., “A” building conference center. Walk-ins welcomed. For more information, call (619) 221-6973. SILVER GATE \u2022 Through Jan. 4, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 5. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO \u2022 Through Jan. 4, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 5. \u2022 Thursday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m., PTG meeting. \u2022 Friday, Jan. 9, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; pizza lunch for grade 6 fundraiser; grade 2 food bank field trip. \u2022 Monday, Jan. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 2010 prospective kindergarten parent orientation and open house. \u2022 Wednesday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m., 2nd-grade parent sacramental preparation in the Parish Event Center. \u2022 Monday, Jan. 26, Surf Club registration due. SUNSET VIEW \u2022 Through Jan. 4, winter break. Classes resume Jan. 5. \u2022 Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and Feb. 23, 9:45 a.m., kindergarten tours in auditorium. This is an informational meeting for parents who have children turning 5 by Dec. 2, 2009. In addition to teachers, staff, principal and volunteers, nonresidents of Sunset View may obtain Choice and VEEP applications. For more information, call (619) 223-7156. HEALTH Saturday, Dec. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at 2401 Truxtun Road in the Liberty Station Marketplace. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. Friday, Jan. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at 2401 Truxtun Road in the Liberty Station Marketplace. For more information, call (800) 479-3902, ext. 0. SENIORS Tuesday, Jan. 6, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a free blood pressure screening clinic at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. No appointments are necessary and the public is welcome. For more information, call (800) 827-4277 or visit www.sharp.com. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts a free blood pressure screening clinic at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1145 Evergreen St. No appointments are necessary and the public is welcome. For more information, call (800) 827-4277 or visit www.sharp.com. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through Jan. 4, Quilt Visions presents a new exhibit, “Playing with a Full Deck, Art Quilts from the Warren and Nancy Brakensiek Contemporary Art Collection,” at Visions Art Quilt Gallery at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. The exhibition was originally organized by Sue Pearce and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and features 54 quilts by renowned quilt artists. The exhibit 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 \u2022 Friday, Dec. 26, 8 p.m., Blue Sky Blonde performs with Fuzz Huzzi, Bombay Status and Deny the Silents. Tickets are $9. \u2022 Saturday, Dec. 27, 8 p.m., Chasing Claymores performs with Four Kings and Uncle Junkie. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. \u2022 Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m., New Year\u2019s Eve 2008 featuring B-Side Players. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. Club Riley\u2019s, 2901 Nimitz Blvd., (619) 255-8635 \u2022 Mondays beginning Jan. 5, 9 p.m., CTK Comics That Kill comedy show. The cover charge is $5 and includes free pool. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 225-0176 \u2022 Jan. 1-4, varying times, “Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular,” featuring 10 species of roaring, lifesize dinosaurs based on the award-winning BBC television series “Walking with Dinosaurs.” Ticket prices range from $29.50 to $79.50. Showdates and times: Thursday, Jan. 1, 7 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 2 and Saturday, Jan. 3, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 4, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. \u2022 Saturday, Feb. 7, Smucker\u2019s Stars on Ice returns for 23rd season with “On the Edge,” featuring a cast of Olympic, world and international champions, including Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. For ticket prices and information, visit www.sandiegosportsarena.com. Winston\u2019s Beach Club, 1821 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822 \u2022 Friday, Dec. 26, 7 p.m., Steven Kendrick headlines at Ocean Beach Comedy series with “How Steven Kendrick Stole Christmas.” Tickets are $5.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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