COMMUNITY\/CIVIC Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the High Tech High Middle Media Arts Parent Association hosts an e-waste recycling event at the school campus at Liberty Station, 2230 Truxtun Road, to help San Diegans reduce clutter and recycle sensitive materials in an eco-friendly manner. Accepted items include televisions, computers, monitors, fax machines, printers, toner cartridges, cameras, keyboards and other items. For more information, call (310) 734-6700, or e-mail sigurdk@yahoo.com or mindy.olson@gmail.com. Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Famosa Slough will host a work party at the salt marsh wetlands to plant and care for California native plants and remove invasive species. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately and bring gardening\/weeding tools or clippers. Participants are also 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, 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. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m., Bill Kettenburg, founder of the Kettenburg Boatworks, presents a free lecture, “Building Kettenburgs: Premier Boats Designed and Built in Southern California.” The event takes place at the Hervey\/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Thursday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., general meeting of the Ocean Beach Historical Society featuring longtime Peninsula resident Edwina Goddard who will speak on “Generations of History on the Point.” Goddard has been involved in many organizations, including Cabrillo Monument Historical Association, South Western and La Playa Yacht Clubs and is a third-generation member of the Point Loma Assembly. The meeting takes place at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 222- 6066 or visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., Friends of Famosa Slough hosts a free bird walk with an easy walk and good views of a variety of birds in their salt marsh habitat. Participants are asked to meet at the first bench on Famosa Boulevard south of the intersection with 4301 West Point Loma Boulevard. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars or share. For more information, call (619) 224-4591 or visit www.famosaslough.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. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m., monthly meeting of the Point Loma Garden Club with master gardener and Point Loma Association member Jodi Bruhn. The event takes place at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. 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 FRANCIS PARKER Saturday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m., the Francis Parker School QuikSCience team hosts an H&M whale-watching event for the Parker community as part of its “Discover San Diego” series. For more information, e-mail kyoung@francisparker.org. LOMA PORTAL \u2022 Today, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 15, 1:15 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. \u2022 Monday, Jan. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Foundation meeting in library. \u2022 Tuesday, Jan. 13, 3:35 to 4 p.m., popcorn sales after school. \u2022 Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10 to 11 a.m., Dana seminar tour. \u2022 Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PTA meeting in library. \u2022 Thursday, Jan. 15, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., kindergarten tours. To schedule a tour, call (619) 223-1683. \u2022 Monday, Jan. 19, no classes in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. \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. 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 Jan. 8-9, 8th-grade retreat. \u2022 Friday, Jan. 16, grades 1 and 3 to San Diego Wild Animal Park. \u2022 Monday, Jan. 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes. \u2022 Wednesday, Jan. 21, kindergartners to Lux Art Institute. \u2022 Thursday, Jan. 22, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church. \u2022 Sunday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Catholic Schools Week Open House. \u2022 Tuesday, Jan. 27, report cards sent home. \u2022 Thursday, Jan. 29, grade 2 to San Diego Zoo. \u2022 Friday, Jan. 30, Family Picnic Day. \u2022 Saturday, Jan. 31, bookfair at Bookstar. 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. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO \u2022 Today, 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 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 Monday, Jan. 19, 2 to 7 p.m., Gold\u2019s Gym hosts the San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile at 3156 Sports Arena Blvd. in the courtyard area. For more information, call (800) 4MY-SDBB or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org. SENIORS Monday, Jan. 12, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts free blood pressure screening at the War Memorial Building, 3325 Zoo Drive. For more information, call (619) 221-3779 or visit www.sharp.com. Tuesday, Jan. 13 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts “2009 Medicare and HMOs” by Jean Soderberg, a Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program community education specialist. The event takes place at the Sharp Cabrillo Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. Thursday, Jan. 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center hosts session on “Negative Impact of Hearing Loss. The forum takes place at the Sharp Cabrillo Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center and the Alzheimer\u2019s Association host a free support group for caregivers, family members and friends of patients with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease. The public is welcomed, no registration is required and there is no cost. For information, call (619) 221-3779. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., a certified nurse from Sharp Memorial will discuss “Urinary Incontinence: Causes and Treatment.” The event takes place at the Sharp Cabrillo Medical Staff Conference Room, 3475 Kenyon St. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sunday, Jan. 17, 4 p.m., Music on the Point featuring Courtly Noyse. The event takes place at All Souls\u2019 Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. A $5 donation is suggested. For more information, call 619-223-6394 or visit www.all-souls.com. Jan. 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 6:30 p.m., the Point Loma High School (PLHS) Thespian Society presents the comedy classic “Arsenic and Old Lace” at the PLHS Performing Arts Center, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd. Tickets are $16 at the door and are also available through will-call by calling (619) 223-3121, ext. 4509. Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Concert Series featuring Scottish folk singer Jim Malcolm. The event takes place at the Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (619) 222-0365 or visit www.holytrinityob.com. VENUES Cane\u2019s Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-4458 \u2022 Today, Jan. 8, 8 p.m., Candice Graham performs with Jessie Johnson Trio, Strike the Design and Moontucky Risin\u2019. Tickets are $6. \u2022 Friday, Jan. 9, 9 p.m., Lights (Journey tribute band) performs with Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones tribute band) and Hot August Night (Neil Diamond tribute band). Tickets are $12. \u2022 Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 p.m., Fishbone performs with C$ (members of Slightly Stoopid), BFoundation and John Fischel. Tickets are $15. \u2022 Wednesday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m., After the Crash performs with Silent Treatment. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. \u2022 Thursday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m., Tribal Theory performs with guests. Ticket prices not available. \u2022 Friday, Jan. 16. 8:30 p.m., One Inch Punch performs with Sixth Day and Negative Filter. Tickets are $10. \u2022 Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 p.m., Necro performs with Vokab Kompany and DJ D-Rock. Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 at the door. Club Riley\u2019s, 2901 Nimitz Blvd., (619) 255-8635 \u2022 Mondays, 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 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, Jan. 9, 9:30 p.m., CUBENSIS (Grateful Dead tribute band) performs. \u2022 Thursday, Jan. 15, Turbine performs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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