COMMUNITY\/CIVIC Today, Aug. 6, 10 a.m., Skyhunters present live birds of prey at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. Aug. 9-13, 6 to 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a free vacation bible school themed “Camp and Travel,” a program that includes a puppet show, storytelling, crafts, park games, campfire and a “trek” to different biblical locations. Monday through Thursday a light dinner will be served for families prior to the program. The event is held at the church, 3598 Talbot St. For more information or to register, call (619) 223-3193, or visit www.westminstersd.org. Thursday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m., puppetry by Icarus Puppet Company at the Ocean Beach Branch Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. 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\u2019s 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\u2019s Art Center, 1821 Cable St. Kim Howell, a longtime Ocean Beach resident and owner of the art center, will be featured as the book\u2019s illustrator. For more information, call (619) 459-1955, or visit www.youngatart.biz or www.pugadventureseries.com. Thursday, Aug. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Jenna Druck Foundation\u2019s “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 ltibiatowski@jennadruck.org., or visit www.jennadruck.org. SCHOOLS ST. CHARLES BORROMEO \u2022 Friday, Sept. 11, second annual golf tournament at Sail Ho Golf Course. For more information, call (619) 218-3042. WARREN-WALKER \u2022 Aug. 10-17, Animal Adventures Camp for grades 3-8. \u2022 Aug. 17-21, Marine & Freshwater Biology Camp. \u2022 Through Aug. 21, summer camp for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. WORDWIDE LANGUAGE CENTERS \u2022 Today, Aug. 6, 10 a.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 study@wordwide.us. SENIORS Tuesday, Aug. 11, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free session on wills and trusts 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. Thursday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to noon, Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free session on balance and fall prevention at St. Peter\u2019s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. For more information, visit www.sharp.com. 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. Through Aug. 7, noon to 4 p.m. daily, Band at the Beach Music Camp, an instrumental music enclave for grades 7 through 12. Two years\u2019 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. 9, various times, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents “Zing Zang Zoom” at the San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. This is the 139th edition of “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Show times and dates: today, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 9, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prices range from $17.50 to $83.50. For ticket information, call (619) 220-TIXS, or visit www.sandiegoarena.com. Friday, Aug. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., the fourth of five installments of the free Point Loma Concert Series, featuring Hot August Night. 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. 8, 8 p.m., the second of five installments of the free Summer Movies Series at Liberty Station. The night will feature “Kung Fu Panda,” shown on a big-screen TV under the stars at Ingram Plaza. The family-friendly movies are 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. 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\u2019s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 \u2022 Monday, Aug. 24, 7 to 11 p.m., Robin Henkel Band with horns performs. Tickets are $5. Humphrey\u2019s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577 \u2022 Friday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., Alan Parsons Live Project performs. Tickets are $50. \u2022 Monday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m., Diana Krall performs. Tickets are $99. \u2022 Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Lyle Lovett performs. Tickets are $75. \u2022 Thursday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Jackson Browne performs. Tickets are $85. \u2022 Friday, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., America performs. Tickets are $48. \u2022 Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m., Tower of Power performs. Tickets are $45.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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