COMMUNITY\/CIVIC Through Oct. 26, Cupcakes Squared in Point Loma will join with sister bakeries across the country for “Cupcakes for a Cause Week,” a fundraiser to support care programs for children with cancer. A portion of the proceeds from specially decorated cupcakes during this period will go toward CancerCare for Kids. Cupcakes Squared is located at 3772 Voltaire St. For more information, visit www.cupcakessquared.com. Today, Oct. 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m., annual Ocean Beach MainStreet Association awards celebration. The event takes place at the Point Loma Masonic Center, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 224-4906. Today, Oct. 23, The Identity Theft Resource Center hosts “Identity Theft: Truth or Consequences Identity Theft Awareness Day” at The Rock Church and Academy, 2277 Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 226-7625, or visit www.idtheftcenter.org. Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m., California Dollars for Scholars will host its fifth annual 5K San Diego Walk for Education at San Diego State University. All proceeds raised by the Ocean Beach chapter go directly to senior scholarships at Point Loma High School. Donations may be brought to the walk or e-mailed to Laurie Hurl at Point Loma High. The registration for the 5K walk begins at 8:30 with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The registration and walk start area is Scripps Cottage. For more information, call (800) 335-4504 or (619) 225-1298, or visit www.walkforeducation.org. Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the ladies of Avant Garde, an auxiliary group that supports the San Diego Armed Services YMCA, will host its annual Holiday Treasures Craft Fair \u2014 one of the largest craft fairs in San Diego. Thirty-six vendors will open shop at All Souls Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, visit www.militaryymca.com. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 to 5 p.m., Halloween carnival at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1527. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the American Lung Association of California hosts a “Respiration Rally” to offer hope and help to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The free event is for people with COPD and their families, caregivers and friends. RSVP to (619) 297-3901 and register online at www.mrsnv.com. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m., Point Loma Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting. The program will feature Kurt Peacock, who will present “Waterwise Trees, Plants and Flowers.” The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, call (858) 483-2693, or visit www.plgc.org. HEALTH Thursday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will be hosted by Charter School of San Diego, 10170 Huennekens St. in the Midway area. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB, or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org. SCHOOLS CORREIA \u2022 Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m., boo-ball. \u2022 Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon, campus cleanup. \u2022 Before-school YMCA sports programs available. For information, call (619) 226-8888. DANA \u2022 Today, Oct. 23, students participate in the school\u2019s jogathon, which last year raised $17,000 toward academic enrichment for Dana Middle School and other campuses in the Point Loma Cluster. In addition to face-to-face donations, donors may visit www.danamiddle.com. \u2022 Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., sportfishing trip to H&M Landing. EXPLORER ELEMENTARY \u2022 Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4 to 7 p.m., “Safari at Sundown” book fair fundraiser offering specially priced books and educational products, along with storytelling by local authors, refreshments and activities for children. Proceeds will be used to purchase books and materials for the Carey Family Library. For information, e-mail pc.bookfair@explorerelementary.org. LOMA PORTAL \u2022 Friday, Oct. 24, 5:30 to 8 p.m., annual Monster Bash featuring the Dad\u2019s Club haunted house, food, games, activity booths, cake walks, costume contests and prizes. \u2022 Oct. 27-31, Red Ribbon Week. \u2022 Thursdays through October, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., support the 4th-grade class by purchasing pizza, baked goods and drinks in the grassy area. \u2022 Through October, volunteers needed for “Everyone-A-Reader” program. Call (619) 223-4810, or e-mail christinagilmoremckay@-netzero.com. OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY \u2022 Friday, Oct. 24, cookie dough fundraiser begins. \u2022 Monday, Oct. 27, Red Ribbon Family Fit week begins. \u2022 Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m., SSC\/SGT meeting. \u2022 Thursday, Oct. 30, Bank Day. PLHS \u2022 Today, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., College night designed to introduce students to prospective colleges with representatives of more than 25 universities and colleges around the country. The event is open to the public. For information, call (619) 223-3121. SACRED HEART \u2022 Through Oct. 24, ITBS testing for grades 2 through 8. \u2022 Thursday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church. \u2022 Thursday, Oct. 30, 4th-graders to San Diego Natural History Museum. SILVER GATE \u2022 Through Oct. 24, Red Ribbon Week. \u2022 Friday, Oct. 24, 5 to 8 p.m., Silver Gate Elementary Harvest Festival with a “mysterious haunted hallway,” a surf simulator, skate ramp, pumpkin patch, games, food, scarecrow auction, cake walk and music. For information, call (619) 222-1139. \u2022 Friday, Oct. 31, 7:45 a.m., principal\u2019s chat with kindergarten and 1st-grade parents; 1:15 p.m., Halloween parade. SUNSET VIEW \u2022 Saturday, Oct. 25, 4 to 8 p.m., 50th annual Halloween carnival. \u2022 Thursday, Oct. 30, Dia de los Muertos celebration. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO \u2022 Friday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m., All-School Mass for grade 5; Otter Pop sale for grade 8; food bank for grade 6. \u2022 Wednesday, Oct. 29, end of first quarter. \u2022 Thursday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m., All-School Mass. \u2022 Friday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m., Halloween carnival; noon, dismissal; 5 p.m., daycare closes. WARREN-WALKER \u2022 Today, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 25, “Harvesting Knowledge” bookfair at Bookstar on Rosecrans Street. \u2022 Friday, Oct. 24, Halloween dance for middle school students. \u2022 Sunday, Oct. 26, WWS families participate in Walk for Diabetes. For information, visit www.stepoutdiabetes.com. \u2022 Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m., Halloween parade and recitations. \u2022 Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m., open house for prospective families. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through Oct. 26, Holy Trinity Concerts presents “Driving Miss Daisy” by Alfred Uhry, performed by three professional actors and produced by John Cochran. Shows are today, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. The suggested donation is $12.50 for adults and $8 for children. The performances take place at Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-0365, or visit www.holytrinityob.com. Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts San Diego Symphony oboist Christopher Gaudi in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail laurieoliver@pointloma.edu. Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Concerts presents world-renowned fiddler Liz Carroll, who will open the 12th season of the Holy Trinity Celtic Concert Series. Carroll will be joined by Irish singer\/songwriter Daithi Sproule. Tickets are $25. The performances take place at Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222-0365, or visit www.holytrinityob.com. Friday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts the Point Loma Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. The featured music will range from pop to Broadway to jazz. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail laurieoliver@pointloma.edu. Through Sunday, Nov. 2, The New Americans Museum hosts an exhibit of rare photographs by Filipino-American photographer Ricardo Orceto Alvarado. The exhibit, “Through My Father\u2019s Eyes: The Filipino-American Photographs of Ricardo Orceto Alvarado (1914-1976),” offers a rare insight into the emergence of the Filipino-American community in postwar America. The museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 102 in the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station in Point Loma. There is no admission charge. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (619) 255-8908, or visit www.newamericansmuseum.org. Sunday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts Jazz at the Point featuring the Mellowtones, a jazz trio, in a free event at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. The featured music will range from pop to Broadway to jazz. For more information, call (619) 849-2344, or e-mail laurieoliver@pointloma.edu. 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 Thursday, Oct. 24, 9 p.m., Lights (Journey tribute band) performs with Dirty Leslie. Tickets are $10. \u2022 Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m., Devin the Dude performs. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. \u2022 Sunday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m., Blind Melon performs for patrons 21 and older. Soma, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 726-7662 \u2022 Saturday, Oct. 25, Bleeding Through performs. Winston\u2019s Beach Club, 1921 Bacon St., (618) 222-6822 \u2022 Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Ocean Beach Comedy (OBC) hosts benefit show for the American Asthma Foundation in memory of OBC supporter and fan Tommy George. Headline will be Kyle Smith, winner of Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s College of Comedy Competition. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. \u2022 Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 p.m., Cubensis (Grateful Dead tribute band) performs. Tickets are $15.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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