Mom to Madre launches book drive for students A back-to-school drive aimed at putting books into the hands of disadvantaged Peninsula-area youngsters is now under way. Mom to Madre, a nonprofit group, is working specifically to assist low-income mothers with children from birth to age 5. The drive runs until Aug. 17. Donors are urged to drop off books suitable for young readers at the Ocean Beach Business Center, 4876 Santa Monica Ave. The group, whose motto is, “We speak the language of familia,” is also accepting monetary donations to purchase books. Donations can be made online at www.momtomadre.org, using either credit cards, PayPal or Google Checkout. Volunteer opportunities with the agency are also available throughout San Diego County. Bilingual skills are helpful, but not required. The group’s needs include people to provide classes for pregnant and parenting teens and speakers for parent meetings. For book drive or volunteer information, call (619) 309-5151. PLHS class of ’62 seeking its classmates A Point Loma High School class is searching for fellow classmates who graduated a half-century ago during the administration of President John F. Kennedy. The class of 1962 is planning a gala weekend Sept. 21 and 22 and organizers are working to put out the word to former classmates. A website has been established for class members who would now be in their late 60s.  For more information, computer-savvy sexagenarians can visit www.PLHSClassof62.com to connect with old friends and event planners, or call Bonnie Carey Awes at (619) 562-5479 or Mike Moser (619) 223-0887.