PCPB to fill board vacancy Oct. 20 The Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) intends to fill a board vacancy Oct. 20 following the resignation of former chairman Suhail Khalil in August. Helen Kinnaird is currently the acting chairwoman as first vice chair of the planning board. The open seat will be filled by a vote of the PCPB for Khalil’s term that expires in March. Interested candidates must fill out an application, which can be downloaded from the PCPB website (www.pcpb.net/elections). They must also meet the requirements as stated in the PCPB bylaws (www.pcpb.net/bylaws/ Article III, Section 2/ Article V), and contact Kinnaird at (619) 224-9897 to process an application. During the meeting on Oct. 20, each candidate will be asked to give a three- to five-minute biographical presentation to the board. Candidates who do not have access to a computer or who have any questions are encouraged to call Kinnaird. The PCPB meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The agenda also includes a forum on the proposed developments at Balboa Park/Plaza de Panama and public input is welcome. For more information, visit www.pcpb.net.

Loma Portal unveils new amphitheatre funded by grants, donations The Loma Portal Foundation, school administrators, teachers and community representatives celebrated the construction of a new amphitheatre on school grounds that was funded by grants and by community donations. The self-help project, which had a price tag of about $50,000, started several years ago and completed this summer. Community members who contributed to the project include: • Loma Portal Foundation • Lowe’s ($5,000 grant) • Cement Cutting Inc. – President Harold Grafton • Architects: Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker – President Andrew Rodrigues • Construction: SuffolkRoel – President Wayne Hickey • Hervey Family Fund ($10,000 contribution) The new amphitheatre will have multiple capacities, including outdoor assemblies, guest speakers, outdoor classroom time and other events.
OBTC to whip up annual pancake on the pier event The Ocean Beach Town Council (OBTC) will again host the annual OB Pancake Breakfast on the Pier event on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, with proceeds benefiting the annual OBTC Holiday Food and Toy Drive for disadvantaged families, as well as the annual and the Ocean Beach Christmas Parade and community tree. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Airport Authority receives Advocate of the Year Award The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has been honored with the Procurement Advocate of the Year Award for 2011 from the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  The Airport Authority was selected by the chamber’s Executive Committee. The Airport Authority was selected to receive the award for its commitment to outreach to and partner with local, small and disadvantaged businesses for the new concessions program. Of the 16 packages put out to bid by the Airport Authority for new concessions, 34 percent of the contracts were awarded to historically underutilized businesses, which include businesses owned by women and minorities.

Doggie yoga class in Ocean Beach to promote health, bonding The popular “Leash Your Fitness” doggie yoga class will return to Ocean Beach on Friday, Oct. 7 at the Dog Beach Dog Wash. Event organizers promote the yoga class as a way for canines to bond with their owners and to provide pooches with a way to feed off human energy, taking a cue from human calmness, relaxation and a focus on breathing. The one-hour class features a guided yoga class, complete with a doggy massage at the end. After class, participants will head to O’Bistro for a “Doggy Yappy Hour.” The class takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. at Dog Beach Dog Wash, 4933 Voltaire St. The cost is $20 per owner/dog. To sign up, call (619) 822-3296, or visit www.LeashYourFitness.com. Point Loma Massage Envy to pair with Arthritis Foundation in fundraiser Massage Envy has recently entered into a partnership with the Arthritis Foundation and is planning a special fundraising event at its Point Loma location in conjunction with World Arthritis Day on Oct. 12. The event is designed to raise funds and awareness for the foundation, while Massage Envy will serve as a national sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation’s 200 Arthritis Walk events. On the day of the event, $10 from every one-hour massage and facial session will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation. Murad®, Massage Envy’s exclusive skin care partner, will also donate 10 percent of all sales of skincare products sold at Massage Envy Spa locations. The Point Loma Massage Envy is located at 2560 Laning Road, Suite A103 and can be reached by calling (619) 222-0300. For more information on the Arthritis Foundation and World Arthritis Day, visit www.arthritis.org. Two Point Lomans to be featured in fall musical Two aspiring performers from Point Loma will be among those featured in the Coronado School of the Arts’ (CoSA) fall musical, “The Wedding Singer.” The performances, which run from Oct. 14-22 at 650 D Avenue in Coronado, includes Cassidy Lutosky, who is part of the cast ensemble. She attributes the liveliness of the musical to the rock song selections and to the fantastic 1980s costumes being used in the production. “Everyone is really excited about doing this show,” Lutosky said. “The music is going to make you want to sing along and the spectacle of serious ’80s clothes is awesome.” Walker Hewitt, another Point Loman, is also in the ensemble, joining a large cast of students from all over San Diego County. Based on the 1998 film of the same name starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, “The Wedding Singer” musical uses fashion, bright colors and iconic dance numbers (“Thriller,” anyone?) to create a hilarious send-up of ’80s celebrities and styles. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Oct. 14, 15, 21 and 22; and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 16. Tickets are available online at www.cosafoundation.org and range from $6 to $16, depending on age. For more information, call (619) 522.4050, ext. 5.