THURSDAY, Oct. 20 • Regular meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board, including action to fill a vacant board position. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, visit www.pcpb.net. • The Ocean Beach Historical Society will host its monthly meeting, featuring documentarian Noah Tafolla of KPBS’ “Wonderland” series. Tafolla will speak on the “History of San Diego Neighborhoods” beginning at 7 p.m. at the Point Loma United Methodist Church. For more information, visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. SATURDAY, Oct. 22 The Point Loma High School class of 1967 will host a free, informal reunion at 4 p.m. at the Red Sails Inn, 2614 Shelter Island Drive. Munchies provided. For more information, call Marcy McCann at (619) 223-3322 or email [email protected]. TUESDAY, Nov. 8 The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its annual Restaurant Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9 • Laura Eubanks will present “The Lighter Side of Succulents” during a meeting of the Point Loma Garden Club. Eubanks, a Master Gardener, uses an “off the beaten path approach” to succulent design and use of companion plantings. The free event takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit design4serenity.com or www.plgc.org. • The Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts a program by Dr. Jeff Seminoff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center La Jolla. Seminoff will present “Sea Turtles of California: Natural History, Conservation Challenges and Signs of Success.” The program is free at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. THURSDAY, Nov. 10 The Rock Academy in Point Loma invites individuals who have served or are currently serving in the military — along with their families — to join a special Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. in the Rock Sanctuary, located at 2277 Rosecrans St. All church, school and community members who wish to honor these brave men and women are also encouraged to attend. For more information, call (619) 226-7625, or visit www.therocksandiego.org. SATURDAY, Nov. 19 Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market hosts its People’s Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can get an early start on their holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind wares, including jewelry, knit scarves and bags, trinkets, magnets, soaps, candles and stained glass. All booths will be in front of the market at 4765 Voltaire St. Admission is free. For more information, call (619) 224-1387, or email [email protected]. TUESDAY, Nov. 29 The Ocean Beach Town Council will erect the OB Community Christmas tree at noon at the foot of Newport Avenue for children and residents to decorate. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. THURSDAY, Dec. 1 The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its annual OB school children tree decorating from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. SATURDAY, Dec. 3 The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its annual OB Christmas Parade in the heart of OB along Newport Avenue at 5:05 p.m. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. SATURDAYS, Dec. 3, 10, 17 The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts weekly OB Craft Fairs at Veterans Plaza for all your holiday shopping. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. THURSDAY, Dec. 8 The Rock Academy’s elementary students will present a Christmas program, “Bethlehem or Bust,” about a camel and his friends as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. The program takes place Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. and again on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Rock Church and Academy Sanctuary, located at 2277 Rosecrans St.. Admission is free. For more information, email [email protected]. Dec. 13, 15 and 16 The Ocean Beach Town Council brings it home for the holidays with its annual community Food and Toy Drive for local disadvantaged families. Volunteers are needed to help with wrapping and sorting of donated items (be on the lookout for the Christmas donation cans around Ocean Beach) during this three-day period from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Point Loma United Methodist Church, located at 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. SATURDAY, Dec. 17 Volunteers will deliver goods from the Ocean Beach Town Touncil’s annual community Food and Toy Drive to seniors and families from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org.
