COMMUNITY\/CIVIC Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough host a work party to care for California native plants and to remove invasive species. Participants are asked to wear work clothes, a hat and sturdy shoes, along with work gloves and gardening\/weeding tools or clippers. Participants are asked to meet at the southeast corner of West Point Loma Boulevard and Famosa Boulevard. For more information, call (619) 224-4591, or visit www.famosaslough.org. Wednesday, March 19, 10:30 a.m., the Point Loma Peninsula Republican Women hold their monthly meeting with a guest speaker to be determined. A no-host lunch follows the meeting at the Point Loma Cafe, 4865 Harbor Drive. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call (619) 224-0714. Thursday, March 19, 4 to 8 p.m., the Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) holds a board election for five open seats. The election takes place at the Hervey\/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 523-9180, (619) 222-2240, or visit www.pcpb.net. Saturday, March 21, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., the Jenna Druck Foundation hosts its 12th annual “Spirit of Leadership” high school conference recognizing 300 young women throughout the county for emerging leadership qualities in academics, sports, arts or other extracurricular activities. The keynote speaker will be original Freedom Writer Maria Reyes. The conference takes place at the Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way. For more information, call (619) 294-8000, e-mail ltibiatowski@jennadruck.org. Saturday, March 21, noon, the Ocean Beach Historical Society hosts its annual Wisteria Tea Party at the home of historical society vice chair Ned Titlow, 4761 Niagara Ave. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Point Loma Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. A $5 donation is requested. For more information, call (619) 225-1753, or visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. SCHOOLS DANA \u2022 March 16-20, 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., preregistration for 2009-10 schoolyear for out-of-cluster elementary school students and Barnard Elementary School students. \u2022 Thursday, March 19, all day, Career Fair featuring 35 volunteer professionals from the community, many of whom are Dana parents. \u2022 Thursday, March 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., GATE meeting in library. CORREIA \u2022 Today, March 12, 1:30 to 3 p.m., parent preview and tour. \u2022 Monday, March 16, PLHS articulation makeup day. LOMA PORTAL \u2022 Today, March 12, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., kindergarten tours. To schedule a tour, call (619) 223-1683. \u2022 Thursday, March 12, 1:15 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. \u2022 Wednesday, March 18, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PTA meeting in library. \u2022 Thursday, March 19, 1:15 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. OB ELEMENTARY \u2022 Today, March 12, Bank Day; Spanish, art and dance after-school clubs meet. \u2022 Tuesday, March 17, grades 1 through 3 go on SeaWorld trip; 2:30 p.m. SSC\/SGT meeting. \u2022 Thursday, March 19, Bank Day; Spanish, art and dance after-school clubs meet. SACRED HEART ACADEMY \u2022 Friday, March 13, grades 3-5 to SDSU Symphony “Pictures at an Exhibition.” \u2022 Wednesday, March 18, after-school band classes. \u2022 Friday, March 20, 6 to 9 p.m., SHA family potluck dinner. \u2022 Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Parish penance service at Sacred Heart Church. \u2022 Wednesday, March 25, after-school band classes. \u2022 Thursday, March 26, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church; 9 a.m., National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony at Sacred Heart Church. \u2022 Friday, March 27, 3rd-graders to Lux Art Institute. \u2022 Tuesday, March 31, report cards sent home. SILVER GATE \u2022 March 9-13, minimum days for parent\/teacher conferences. \u2022 Tuesday, March 17, student council rainbow float sale after school. \u2022 Friday, March 27, student council dress-up day; 7:45 a.m., principal\u2019s chat for parents of 4th-graders. SUNSET VIEW \u2022 Today, March 12, jog-a-thon. \u2022 Friday, March 13, 9:10 a.m., flag ceremony. \u2022 Monday, March 16, 7 p.m., Foundation meeting in library. \u2022 Beginning Monday, March 16, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., kindergarten enrollment for 2009-10 school year. For more information, call (619) 223-7156. \u2022 Friday, March 27, 5 to 11 p.m., the Sunset View Foundation hosts its 12th annual fundraising dinner and auction at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa. The event benefits the 400 students of Sunset View through funding for enrichment programs, computer program, art instruction, science program, librarian and books. The Kona Kai is located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive. Reservations are $60 after March 10 and $100 for table sponsorships. For reservations, visit www.sunsetviewelementary.com. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO \u2022 Friday, March 13, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; 12:45 p.m., Stations of the Cross; food bank, grade 5. \u2022 Friday, March 20, “Simple Elegance” dinner auction at Admiral Kidd Club. \u2022 Monday, March 23, 6 p.m., grade 2 sacramental preparation meeting. \u2022 Wednesday, March 25, Family Dinner Night. \u2022 Thursday, March 26, SDUSD school board meeting. \u2022 Tuesday, March 31, 2009-10 registration fees due. WARREN-WALKER \u2022 Friday, March 13, 6th-graders to Old Town. \u2022 Sunday, March 22, 2 to 4 p.m., Family Day. \u2022 Monday, March 23, Japanese tea ceremony at the middle school. \u2022 Wednesday, March 25, Dr. Chris Miller, director of the Boys Institute for Growth, lectures on “Boys\u2019 Social Development.” \u2022 Wednesday, March 25, open house at middle school, all families welcome. \u2022 March 28-April 4, 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City. \u2022 Friday, April 17, WWPA Parent Party at the Admiral Kidd Club. SENIORS Thursday, March 26, 10 a.m. to noon, the Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center hosts a series of activities for seniors at St. Peter\u2019s by the Sea, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Blood pressure checks from 10 to 11 a.m.; 10:30 to 11 a.m., chair exercises with a Peninsula YMCA instructor; 10 to 11 a.m., Bible study; 10 to 11 a.m., fellowship period; 11 a.m. to noon, musical program followed by lunch at noon. Lunch is $5 and reservations are required before Tuesday, March 24 by calling the senior program office at (619) 223-1640. A $2 donation is suggested if participants are attending only for the entertainment. Monday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center hosts the Needlers program, where seniors are encouraged to bring needle and thread or hook and yarn and prepare to socialize. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch; beverages and desserts are provided. Beginners are welcome and tutors are available. The event takes place at the All Souls\u2019 Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For information, call (619) 223-1640. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, March 18, 7 p.m., the Hervey\/Point Loma Branch Library hosts the Kensington Trio in concert. The Kensington Trio has been performing classical music since 2001 and has appeared in concerts throughout the greater San Diego area. The free event takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Through March 31, Point Loma Artists Exhibition, a show of three-dimensional art, including ceramics, glass and papier-mache paintings in display cases. The exhibit takes place at the Hervey\/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. VENUES Cane\u2019s Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-4458 \u2022 Friday, March 13, 9 p.m., De La Soul and Lyrics Borns perform with Concrete Project, DJ Rat Star and DJ Gar. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30. \u2022 Saturday, March 14, 9 p.m., Tainted Love (\u201980s tribute band) performs. Tickets are $15. \u2022 Wednesday, March 18, 8 p.m., Jon Doodhue & Friends perform. Tickets are $10. \u2022 Thursday, March 19, 8 p.m., Blue Sky Blonde performs with Stolen and Mad Martigan. Tickets are $8. \u2022 Monday, March 23, 8 p.m., H.R. (“Human Rights”) performs. Ticket prices unavailable. \u2022 Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m., A Scribe Amidst the Lions performs with Endoxi, The New Lead, Detectives and RunHoney. Tickets are $6. \u2022 Friday, March 27, 9 p.m., Strangers performs with Mike Pinto and Project Out of Bounds. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Winston\u2019s, 1921 Bacon St., (619) 222-6822 \u2022 Sunday, March 15, 5 to 8 p.m., Bump performs to promote its second full-length album “Forward.” Tickets are $5.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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