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COMMUNITY TREE ARRIVES TO SET STAGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Girl Scouts dressed as presents parade down Newport Avenue during a previous Ocean Beach Christmas Parade. This year’s 32nd installment of the parade takes place Saturday, Photo by Paul Hansen I The Beacon Dec. 3.
OB’s Christmas Parade set for 32nd installment BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON
PINING FOR SANTA AND THE CHRISTMAS SEASON The Ocean Beach tradition of cutting and erecting a Christmas tree on the waterfront returned Tuesday as volunteers with the OB Town Council’s Tree Committee toiled to make the holiday season a little brighter for all. The 54-foot-tall aleppo pine (48 feet installed) was cut down at San Diego Safari Park (formerly the Wild Animal Park) and trucked down to the seawall area near the pier. Santa is expected to arrive at the tree this week as local students decorate it. The tree will then be lit at 5:04 p.m. on SatPhoto by Jim Grant I The Beacon urday, just before the start of the 32nd annual Ocean Beach Christmas Parade down Newport Avenue.
Of all the Christmas events in San Diego, none capture the feel of the neighborhood quite like the Ocean Beach Christmas Parade. Now in its 32nd year, the event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5:05 p.m. The theme for 2011 is “Surfer’s Paradise,” with participants once again heading out from Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and stretching west down Newport Avenue to Abbot Street, ending surfside at Veteran’s Plaza. The parade kicks off with the lighting of the Ocean Beach community Christmas tree at 5:04 p.m., the culmination of several days of activities celebrating the holidays in Ocean Beach. All of the Ocean Beach Town Council’s Tree Committee events benefit Ocean Beach families and seniors in need by way of the annual OB Food and Toy Drive. This year’s tree was donated by San Diego Safari Park (formerly the Wild Animal Park) and was cut Nov. 28, making its way the following morning to Vet-
eran’s Plaza to be decorated by local schoolchildren and remain on display for the remainder of the holiday season. Today, Dec. 1, Santa arrives at the tree, where local students will decorate it from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. At 6:30 p.m., the Sunshine Co. Saloon will host an auction fundraiser for the OB Food and Toy Drive, with prizes provided by local businesses and sports teams. The community spirit extends to local merchants like the South Coast Surf Shop, which has incorporated the food and toy drive into its holiday window display. The season highlight, of course, will be the Dec. 3 holiday parade, which is expected to draw about 10,000 people. Kids of all ages will witness nearly 100 entries, including floats, the now-familiar geriatric surf team, marching bands and antique cars, as well as the traditional parade wrap-up with Santa Claus riding on a fire truck. SEE PARADE, Page 10
Pointers look to avenge 2010 CIF loss to Cathedral BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON The Point Loma High School (PLHS) Pointers will be out to earn their fifth trip to Qualcomm Stadium tonight, Dec. 1, when they square off at 7 p.m. with Cathedral Catholic High School at the Dons’ Carmel Valley campus. The two schools have a lengthy history. After defeating El Capitan High on Nov. 25 in CIF quarterfinal play, the Dogs (8-2-1) would like nothing better than to end Cathedral’s 10-1, top-seeded run of four consecutive Division III championships. The titles have come, all too often, at the expense of the Pointers. “It’s just a matter of us going back and doing what we do right,” said Point Loma head coach Mike Hastings. “We know them and they know us, and it’s just a matter of us rolling our sleeves
up and doing our work.” The Pointers have faced Cathedral many times in CIF matches, with the Dons coming out on top each time. “We’ll get it right,” Hastings said. The current Pointer squad should need nothing more than their memory of last year’s postseason matchup as motivation. In an identical semifinal pairing, the Pointers had just about everything possible go wrong as the Dons raced to a 31-0 lead after just one quarter. The final score was 51-14. The Dons also have stopped the Pointers twice at “The Q” in 2007 and 2009, besides ending PLHS’ season in the semifinals in 2008. In the Pointers’ other two recent CIF championship appearances in 2005 and 2006 it was St. Augustine, another private school, that stopped Point Loma High. But in one of the most memorable
Pointer playoff games in history, Point Loma knocked the Saints monkey off their backs during a classic CIF semifinal battle played in a downpour at Mt. Carmel High in 2007. In a game where the lead changed hands several times, the Pointers prevailed 25-21 to earn their third straight trip to Qualcomm — and their first finals loss to the Dons. In a case of unsavory scheduling brought about by Qualcomm Stadium use policies, the winner of tonight’s game will have only the weekend to prepare for the championship match, set for Monday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. “Our scrimmage with them (Cathedral, during preseason in August) was a very physical one and we’re looking forward to another great game with those guys,” said Hastings. “Our kids are always fired up when we get to play Shown here last season in CIF playoffs, Pointer Jaivon Griffin (No. 21) makes a run in what would become a 51-14 Cathedral Catholic victory. That defeat may help motivate Griffin and Cathedral.” Photo by Scott Hopkins I The Beacon Tonight is one of those opportunities. his teammates in tonight’s CIF semifinal rematch at Cathedral.
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There are many fine holiday events in Ocean Beach each year, but none have captured the imagination of San Diego’s local music community like the annual OB Farmers Market Food and Toy Drive. The festivities take place this year on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the intersection of Newport Avenue and Bacon Street, giving OB residents a convenient location to drop off unwrapped toys or canned food items while taking in holiday tunes from some of the area’s favorite musicians. The toy drive features more than a dozen local performers playing acoustic versions of seasonal favorites. Artists scheduled to take part include Joey Harris, Chelsea Flor, Wendy Bailey, Dave Gilbert, Annie Rettic, and 3 Degrees Off Center. Originally helmed by musician Chuck Schiele, the Farmers Market Toy Drive is now organized by guitarist and producer Michael Head. Despite the outdoor, low-key nature of the event, he said there’s no problem finding artists to play. “It’s not hard to find performers,” Head said. “In fact, I feel bad because I have to turn some away.” He said all types of music are welcome, though he does have some criteria to help make the selection. “I try to find artists who have helped out the OB community all year long through their performances and activities off the stage as well,” Head said. “Anyone interested in doing acoustic hol-
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The Ocean Beach Farmers Market Food and Toy Drive kicks off Wednesday, Dec. 7 to augment the greater Ocean Beach Town Council’s annual food and toy drive that benefits local Courtesy photo disadvantaged families.
iday-themed music would otherwise be welcomed.” Head said he’s learning as he goes when it comes to putting the show together. “I’m still probably going to learn a lot this year,” he said. “Juggling the artists will be a cool trick — but I’m used to it.” In addition to local folks dropping off donations at the site, he hopes to get larger companies to also donate items. “I want to raise as much stuff as possible but it’s also part of the bigger OB Food and Toy Drive donation, so even if I can give a little it will be great.” He said the weather will be the biggest challenge, but he said the event will go on rain or shine. “I admit I was pretty much rained out last year,” he said. “But I had a few trooper performers who showed, including Mama Christy, John Tafoya and Joey Harris who still rocked the intimate but involved crowd.” For the artists, it’s an opportunity to enjoy an evening outdoors full of the holiday spirit, while helping the neighborhood. Items donated go directly to needy OB families and disadvantaged seniors through the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. “Events like this encourage us to do something for our less-fortunate community,” Bailey said. “It’s a small way of helping out.” Flor agrees.
“Musicians, like myself, who contribute their music, are there to motivate everyone we can to be part of a great moment where we take care of our own. (It’s) real community spirit,” she said. Gilbert said the event truly shows what a special place Ocean Beach is. “Ocean Beach has been a wonderful place to live and the majority of Obeceans have a great sense of what makes a good neighbor. I really look forward to being a part of the festivities and know that everyone involved will reap the great reward of giving back to those less fortunate,” he said. “Especially in these tough economic times when so many families are struggling just to pay the rent, the toy drive is a great way for folks to give back to the community.” While Head stages many events each year, it’s the annual toy drive is a favorite. “Obviously, the holiday season and the idea that all of these great musicians get together for a great cause is such a cool thing,” he said. “The fact that we might help some people’s lives with music really appeals to most musicians. It’s usually even better than getting paid.” The Ocean Beach Farmers Market Food and Toy Drive takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Newport Avenue and Bacon Street. The event is free and open to all ages. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/johnmillermusic.
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THURSDAY · DECEMBER 1, 2011
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BY KAI OLIVER-KURTIN | THE BEACON The large gray warships navigating through the thick marine layer at the city’s coastline are a constant reminder of San Diego’s longstanding association with the U.S. Navy. To spotlight the fleet — literally — Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) will hold a Navy holiday lights event on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., opening the event to the general public for the first time. Located off of Harbor Drive and 32nd Street downtown, the base will establish a driving route for motorists to navigate along the waterfront to view ships moored at the various piers, lighting up the night with their holiday embellishments. At the tour’s end, guests will have the option to park their car and take a walking tour of a ship. “We are truly delighted to invite the public to see their Navy,” said Capt. Winton Smith, NBSD’s commanding officer. “The deployable units stationed here are the same units that keep our shipping lanes open by combating pirates off the coast of Africa, serve as ambassadors of goodwill in developing countries and provide humanitarian assistance to those impacted in Japan [by the recent earthquake and tsunami].” San Diego is the principal home port
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located at the intersection just before the turn into Point Loma Nazarene University. The project calls for nearly 4,000 square feet of landscaping, using drought-tolerant plants that will be maintained by the Point Loma Association. The project cost is more than $20,000 and all money was raised as the result of community donations. According to Robert Tripp Jackson, a director of the PLA, he envisioned the improvements while shopping at Fresh & Easy last spring. With help from a host of many volunteers, including former PLA chairman Tony Calabrese, architect Dan Johnson, Karen Davis and David Crawford, Jackson saw his vision come to fruition when ground was broken on the project Nov. 14. Jackson said several Point Loma families and Point Loma Nazarene University donated money, and additional funds were obtained through the office of county Supervisor Greg Cox. Jackson said 175,000 pounds of asphalt were hauled away when ground was broken Nov. 14. A tentative commemoration ceremony date is set for Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.
A former employee of the South Coast Surf Shop in Ocean Beach has been charged with grand theft, embezzlement and theft of surfboards. Derek Jacob Patterson, 22, waived his right to have a preliminary hearing and he agreed to stand trial on all charges. A trial date was set for Jan. 9. Deputy District Attorney Luis Mendez said Wednesday the stolen surfboards were not recovered during the investigation. Court documents say the theft was discovered May 18. The business has two locations in Ocean Beach, but the prosecutor said he did not know which one Patterson had worked for. Patterson remains in custody on $170,000 bail. Patterson has a second unrelated case pending that involves a robbery of Zales Jewelry store in La Mesa on June 14. Patterson allegedly stole 19 rings from a display case that was estimated at a value of nearly $77,000, according to La Mesa Police. They arrested him June 27 at the Motel 6 in La Mesa where he was living at the time. Mendez said some of the jewelry was recovered. Correia is this year’s Patterson has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The case involving the embez- beneficiary at BookStar Students at a local middle school are zlement and jewelry thefts may be consolidated for trial as both cases have a hoping area shoppers will remember trial date set for Jan. 9 in El Cajon Supe- them when holiday giftbuying at the BookStar store in Point Loma. rior Court. — Neal Putnam Correia Middle School was selected by the bookseller as the beneficiary of its annual Holiday Book Drive, and the Suspected ‘Mr. Magoo school’s library is hoping for a big Bandit’ may plead guilty increase in the number of titles offered, The suspected bank robber charged according to Correia librarian Julie in the “Mr. Magoo Bandit” series and McKay. who surrendered to the Federal Bureau From now until Jan. 1, customers at of Investigation faces a Dec. 20 hearing BookStar may purchase a book and desin which he may plead guilty to twice ignate it for the Correia school library. holding up the US Bank at 1331 Rose- These gifts of literacy will be matched crans St. by City National Bank through its The attorney for Scott James Larson, “Reading is the Way Up®” program. 43, scheduled the Dec. 20 change-ofThe BookStar store is located in the plea hearing in U.S. District Court. Lar- historic former Loma Theater at 3150 son is charged with nine other holdups Rosecrans Place in Point Loma. The of other banks in San Diego, up and store, part of the Barnes & Noble chain down the coast of California and one in (www.BN.com), can be reached at Henderson, Nev. (619) 225-0465 for holiday store hours. The FBI released 18 photographs of For further information, contact the “Mr. Magoo Bandit” to seek the pub- McKay at (619) 222-00476, ext. 2902. — Scott Hopkins lic’s assistance to identify him. Larson surprised FBI agents on Oct. 18 by showing up at their offices and confessing he Cabrillo Club again was the bandit they were looking for. The bank on Rosecrans was held up offering scholarships Graduating high school seniors of on July 12 and Aug. 10. Larson remains Portuguese descent who qualify may in custody on $75,000 bail. — Neal Putnam begin applying for $500 scholarships from the Cabrillo Civic Clubs. Scholarships will be awarded in June. Applications are available at all of the city and county schools. To qualify, a student must have a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and have been involved in school and in community service. The deadline to apply is March 15. For information, email Breck Austin at breckandjacqui@cox.net, call (760) 305-8021 or by visit www.cabrillocivicclubs.org.
Thrift shop to host major shopping events A $20,000 median project at the intersection of Catalina Boulevard and Cañon Street will spruce up the area turning into Point Loma Nazarene University, thanks to community donations and a host of volunteer workers affiliated with the Point Loma Association. Courtesy photo
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The American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop will host two major events in December. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society for research and the quest for a cure. A designer-label sale is slated for Dec. 1 and 2, with a semi-annual 50percent-off-everything-in-the-store sale on Dec. 16 and 17. Shop officials said high fashion can be found for low prices at the Discovery Shop’s designer-label clothing sale on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the store’s location, 3609 C Midway Drive. For more information, call (619) 2244336.
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THURSDAY · DECEMBER 1, 2011
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COUNCIL CORNER By KEVIN L. FAULCONER Our tax dollars must be used to support our neighborhoods, businesses and local jobs, not block the way to progress with unnecessary red tape. Here is an example. You may have noticed the restrooms on one of our local beaches have been closed for more than two years, replaced with unsightly portable toilets on the sand. Why has it taken the city so long to fix a facility used by countless residents and tourists visiting Ocean Beach? It’s not due to budget cuts, environmental regulations or neighborhood controversy. It’s because the city’s contracting department stumbled through three construction bidding rounds — once rejecting a bid because it was not properly submitted in a three-ring binder. I’ve been a leader in the campaign to bring “regulatory relief” to City Hall. The Ocean Beach [Brighton Street] restroom project illustrates what happens when red tape gets in the way: regulations overrule common sense, jobs are put on hold — and San Diegans’ time is wasted.
My goal is for businesses to spend less time navigating city bureaucracy so they can focus on running a successful business, strengthening our local economy and hiring more San Diegans. I promoted a recent regulatory relief workshop around the question, “How can City Hall help a business create a job?” Dozens shared red-tape horror stories and recommendations to improve city customer service, including: • eliminating annual permits for home businesses; • creating a “starter kit” for new businesses and contract bidders; • clarifying regulations to avoid different interpretations by different bureaucrats; and • expanding online permitting. The workshop is just the beginning. I will be releasing an action plan to reform the most burdensome city business regulations that are needlessly hurting San Diego’s economic recovery — and the jobs that come with it. So what about the Ocean Beach restrooms? A local construction company was ultimately selected and the restrooms are scheduled to open in time for the summer. As for the city contracting department, I asked for a full performance audit of their operations and there is currently an opportunity for new management at the department. What regulatory relief do you need to succeed? Tell me on the Regulatory Relief San Diego Facebook page, @RegReliefSD on Twitter or at kevinfaulconer@sandiego.gov. — Kevin Faulconer represents District 2 of the San Diego City Council, which includes Ocean Beach and Point Loma.
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What should I keep in my safety deposit box? Who has a safety deposit box Answer: these days? Many banks used to give them out for free. These boxes can be the appropriate place for gold, jewelry, silver, and coins so those assets cannot be stolen from your home. Stock certificates can be held in here, too. You may want to keep your Virginia Weber estate planning documents, including your Laskowitz original Trust, Wills and powers of attorneys in TRUST LAWYER the box also. I think a better storage option for estate planning documents, insu ance policies and other important documents is a fire proof box or a safe. A fire proof box can be purchased at most office supply stores. This does not need to be locked and it is not very heavy. This box protects these papers from fire and water damage, but not theft. The purpose of putting them here is that you know where these documents are located. Stock certificates should be held by a brokerage firm or financial company. These assets are lost all the time and it is quite expensive to replace them. They cannot be stolen or lost if they are being held by a company. The beginning of the new year is a good time to get organized. Let's go do it.
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Appealing for change in thinking of OB planners I would like to thank [Beacon reporter] Tony De Garate for jumping into the waters surrounding a proposal to build a 10-unit, three-story condo-
minium complex in Ocean Beach (“OB Planners endorse condo project — with reservations,” Nov. 17 Beacon, Page 1). Although his efforts appear sufficient on the surface, the author fails to recognize current developer interests, the ebb and flow of real estate finance, and the waning of a material basis for democratic community planning in the public interest. My community of Ocean Beach appears in extremis among the swell of gentrification while “most of the planners (on the Ocean Beach Planning Board [OBPB]) had had no basis to vote against the project,” clinging again and again to the San Diego Municipal Code, the California Coastal Commission regulations, and the jetsam and flotsam of personal opinion. Flailing in this soup, ignorant of the neptunian nature of their dilemma, the OBPB needs a life saver, not a skeleton key to Davey Jones’ Locker. First of all, I didn’t vote for my planning board members so that they could have a soapbox for their own personal opinions. But rather, I voted for them to be stewards of the community interests as articulated in the Ocean Beach Precise Plan. To do otherwise would breach the principles of representative democracy and cause the premier elected California community planning board to founder. So, let me throw out a line that may buoy the spirits if not the rationale of those of us who struggle to save OB.
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Given that the precise plan (Page 8) identifies the “threat coming from new condominiums, the cost of which precludes the existing residents.” Was affordability of proposed units considered relative to the median income of census tracks 75.01, 75.02, and 73.01? (Residential & Housing Element, Ocean Beach Precise Plan). Given the vacating of a public rightof-way: Does this proposal mitigate for the loss to our community in accordance with board policy? (Public Facilities Element, Ocean Beach Precise Plan). Given that a Virginia based corporation said “this planning board should take pride” in its collaboration with the developer: Does the OBPB still have no basis to vote against the project when it is perfectly clear that “all the elements of the plan consider the community from a neighborhood standpoint and as a major recreation area” and that “the recommendations of this plan should be kept fundamentally intact and followed unless amended by due process?” (Significance of the Plan, Ocean Beach Precise Plan). It would be irresponsible for me to sit on the shore and not put my experience, strength, and hope to good use. In order to be of service to my community, I am currently collecting signatures to fill a vacancy on the Ocean Beach Planning Board.
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Crafts by Leslie A consignment shop owned and operated by Leslie Koons is now open in ocean beach. Filled with various handmade goods made by creative local crafters, the wide selection of items for sale include wreaths, jewelry, clothing, scarves, cards, seasonal crafts and much more. The store is located at: 4812 Santa Monica Avenue, Ocean Beach Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 – 5 Sunday 12 - 5
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Rock Academy Warriors host robotics scrimmage BY AVERY BERCHEK | SPECIAL TO THE BEACON On Nov. 19, teams from all over San Diego attended workshops, mentored one another in robot-building and worked to build the playing field. Students guided their robots through the field, which consisted of PVC pipes, bowling balls and baskets. The Point Loma-based Rock Academy’s robotics program called FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is comprised of high school competitors. All students who choose to participate in FIRST are asked to practice “gracious professionalism.” “Gracious professionalism” is used by everybody in FIRST. It encourages students to help other team members, even if it might mean giving one’s own team a disadvantage. Whether it is lending an
opponent a battery or helping an older gentleman cross the street, every team is involved with “gracious professionalism.” To help the Rock Academy’s Warriors team reach its goal of participating in the world championships, the team participated in “gracious professionalism” by hosting a scrimmage at the Rock Academy on Rosecrans Street. The highlight of the scrimmage was when teams participating within the blue alliance won the scrimmage and demonstrated “gracious professionalism” by congratulating the red alliance. The overall event was designed to encourage other teams to build robots, while promoting unity among the high school student community. The Warriors FTC Team 4112 is a Christian team from the Rock Academy and considered a veteran group in San
Diego since it has been an established for more than a year. Last year, as a rookie team, the Warriors went to the San Diego championships, got fourth out of 40 teams, and won the Judges’ Award. This year, Team 4112 aims to compete in the world championships with a full team comprised of eight students. Many improvements have been integrated within the team’s curriculum, including: establishing a field for practice, building more efficient parts for the team’s robot, utilizing a six-wheel drive, incorporating more intricate sensing abilities and establishing a better team morale through teambuilding events. The Warriors will compete in the San Diego championships on Jan. 14 at Madison High School. For more information, visit www.usfirst.org.
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Forum scheduled Dec. 6 on low-impact development concepts BY SEBASTIAN RUIZ | THE BEACON Ever wonder what environmentally sensitive urban planning would look like in the future? Students of the NewSchool of Architecture and Design will present their concepts featuring low-impact development (LID) for the public and city planners during a presentation of “Signs of the Tide: Putting a LID on Pollution,” scheduled to take place Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Ocean Beach. From 6 to 8 p.m. NewSchool students, along with local city planners and devel-
opers, will gather at Electric Ladyland Art and Music center, 4944 Newport Ave., to discuss low-impact development and urban development designs aimed at curbing one of the city’s biggest threats to local waterways: urban runoff. According to a statement released by San Diego Coastkeeper, speakers and a city official who are prepared to field questions that day include: • U.S. Green Building Council Board member Edward Beldenwill; • NewSchool Landscape Architecture Department chairwoman Leslie Ryan; and
• City supervising public information officer Bill Harris. San Diego Coastkeeper and the NewSchool of Architecture and Design are also partnering with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association to host the student presentation and forum. Many community planners in Ocean Beach have lauded community efforts toward environmental stewardship. Citywide volunteers often partner with San Diego Coastkeeper and other groups aimed at protecting the region’s waterways and bays. For more information, visit www.sdcoastkeeper.org.
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Thankful for generosity About 130 hungry guests enjoyed a Thanksgiving Day meal, hosted and organized by the main local outreach and food distribution group, Second Chances Bread of Life. The event, held at the Sacred Heart Parish on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, included several turkeys, honeyglazed ham, sliced pork loin and a variety of traditional fixings, rounded up with hot and cold beverages, cake, fruit and ice creams. The dinner was overseen and blessed by the church’s pastor, Barth Hudiburgh, along with fellow pastors Brian Compton, Rich Possanza, Joe Grayson and church assistant Tom Petersen for The Way Church OB. Other local churches that joined the effort were OB1 Baptist Church, Newbreak Church, All Souls Episcopal Church and the Harbor Presbyterian Church. About 170 adult volunteers from Ocean Beach and Photo by Bianca Koch I The Beacon other San Diego church communities prepared, served and cleaned up on site from early morning until 3 p.m.
Spithill leads U.S. to victory in America’s Cup World Series tour on SD Bay BY JOHNNY MCDONALD | THE BEACON There’s something to be said for a “home port” advantage. Jimmy Spithill, who spent his younger years charting San Diego’s waters, skippered a U.S.A 45-foot Oracle catamaran to victory over the French team in the America’s Cup World Series tour this month on San Diego Bay. It had figured to be a sail-off final with the internationally-experienced New Zealanders. Instead, the kiwis settled for third place after beating Sweden. Then, Spithill closed the final weekend by taking the full-force Fleet race. The Oracle team might be remembered, too, for snapping New Zealand’s string of three wins with a breakthrough triumph in the America’s Cup for 72-footers in 2010. It appears they’re still on a roll. The World Cup was a spectacle, unlike other weekends when billowing white sails are prevalent in varied competitions on the waters of San Diego Bay. For the average shoreline spectator witnessing this event for the first time, a rule book and assistance from a learned observer might have been necessary. Tactical turns, errors and penalties
imposed along the course might have been beyond novice comprehension. The seamanship of those scrambling, acrobatic helmeted sailors keeping things in balance was entertaining theater. The AC45 boat was designed by the Oracle racing design and engineering team. At task was designing a boat that would not only meet the racing criteria, but could also fit inside a 50-foot container, which is the shipping vessel for the racing world series. Although dangerous, promoters of the AC World Series and the America’s Cup could not have orchestrated a more effective promotional stunt. The AC45s will compete in locations around the globe. “I think this series is critical to the future of the (major) America’s Cup,” said Australian Iain Murray, regatta director and CEO of America’s Cup race management. “Sailing in the best of times is not an easy sport to understand,” he said. “For us to succeed, we must present an understandable and exciting sport on TV. We’ve got to look at how we bring the race courses into the public arena.” The nine days of time trials, eliminations and fleet maneuvers were pleasing to the eye as a capsuled introduction to what it will be like when the
72-foot boats compete on San Francisco’s bay for the major-league America’s Cup in 2013. The curious came to Broadway pier to get a close-up view of all the activity, watching these skeleton-like boats drift close by. Decisions will be made this month whether the World Series will return to San Diego next year, according to a racing spokesperson. Organizers said there is a need for more international racing interest, possibly from Australia and Italy. Korea, China and Spain remain in a learning curve. Even winning a preliminary race was a step in the right direction for a Chinese team that had no Chinese nationals aboard. They plan to compete in the America’s Cup in the future with “Chinese sailors on a Chinese-built boat.” The hard-wing catamarans being sailed in the world series tour are hightech, high-performance beasts to handle. By the time the actual America’s Cup comes around, the event will be sailed in even more demanding 72-foot catamarans. And for that extra home port advantage, the Oracle boats are based and train not far away from the San Diego Bay bridge.
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Nighttime parades are rare, and this is the only such event in San Diego. Claudia Jack, of the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, has played a key role in the organization and leadership of the OB Christmas Tree Festival since 1991. She said the logistics are more involved than for a daytime event, but added that the effort is worth it. “We have to have lighted barricades, security, plus our team of close to 100 volunteers,” Jack said. “You can’t do something like this without volunteers.” She said some of the volunteers have been involved for decades. “It’s like cooking. Volunteers are the secret ingredient. You have a recipe and if you don’t have all the ingredients, you can’t put it together,” Jack said. On the big day of Dec. 3, everything gets under way at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Ocean Beach pier at the foot of Newport Avenue, where an action sports fun zone will be set up, along with kiddie rides and a stage. The entertainment kicks off with a DJ and skateboarding action, courtesy of OB Surf and Skate Shop. Live music will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On hand will be Joint Custody, The Blonde Brothers, Shame and Scandal, Jet West and Country
Rockin’ Rebels. This year, there will also be an expanded Ocean Beach Arts & Crafts Fair on the lawn at Veterans Plaza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Santa making an appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are encouraged to stay and enjoy Ocean Beach’s nightlife after the parade, with various venues offering unique, themed entertainment, including the Winston’s Beach Club’s Holidazed & Confused event — a Led Zeppelin tribute night. Ocean Beach MainStreet Association music coordinator Michael Head has been in charge of the music and the action-sports fun zone area at the pier, but also has the experience of previously riding on a parade float. He said participating musicians donate their time. “Not everyone I would like to perform is always available, but I try to have a mix of performers that appeals to all ages,” he said. “It’s not quite as big as the annual street fair, but it is a chance to play in front of good crowds down there in a really neat setting.” Even after two decades of involvement with the parade, food and toy drive, and the other holiday events in Ocean Beach, Jack said her favorite thing about the Ocean Beach residents get their groove on during the annual community parade. parade is that it never wavers. “It’s such a rewarding event,” Jack in their eye is the greatest gift anyone place at 5:05 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 said. “Some of the kids who come to this could have.” along Newport Avenue. All ages. Free. event have very little. To see the sparkle Ocean Beach Holiday Parade takes For more information on activities
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‘Holidazed and Confused’ concert to benefit food, toy drive BY BART MENDOZA | THE BEACON The second annual “Holidazed and Confused” concert takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Winston’s, immediately following the Ocean Beach Holiday Parade. The night is devoted to the music of Led Zeppelin, with local tribute band Dazed and Confused and friends on stage for a special five-hour marathon of classic rock. Meanwhile, in the spirit of the season, guests are asked to bring canned food or an unwrapped toy for a discount on admission at the door. Proceeds this year benefit the Ocean Beach Christmas Tree Festival Food & Toy Drive. With a catalog of songs like “Black Dog,” “Dancing Days” and “Kashmir,” the show amounts to a guided tour of the music of Led Zeppelin that’s sure to have something for everyone. The evening kicks off with an acoustic set to start, followed by a set of radio hits, then closing the night with a set of rockers. The event’s inspiration was pragmatic. “Last year I was scheduling a booking with Ted (Wigler) at Winston’s and we landed on the same day as the OB Christ-
mas Parade,” said Dazed and Confused frontman Jason Ott. “Normally, bands start at Winston’s at 10 p.m., but we realized that there will be thousands of people a half a block away when the parade ended,” he said. “So we started asking ... how do we keep those people around?” Coinciding with this observation was the fact that Dazed and Confused, which also includes drummer Jeff Smith, bassist Andy Hinson and guitarist Tim Orrohood, had recently discussed the potential of a symphonic Zeppelin show with conductor Marc Sander. “The band thought having some of those string players sit in on this acoustic set would be a nice change from our typical show and that an acoustic set would appeal to a wider audience,” Ott said. “So we decided to start it right after the parade.” The show quickly became a Christmas event. For this show, Dazed and Confused will be augmented by several star players, including the band’s former keyboardist Mike Davenport, who is coming in from Arizona to join the band for the gig. Also
Jason Ott of the local Led Zeppelin tribute band Dazed and Confused.
on hand will be cellist Marc Sander, mandolin player Kenny James and violinist Alicia Previn. The Zeppelin influence will extend to the between-set interludes, with choice Jimmy Page and Robert Plant tracks as well as Yardbirds material played. However, the live sets will only include Led Zep-
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pelin tracks, though there is a little wiggle room because the band occasionally includes songs the Led Zep performed in their concerts. Ott said many hours have been spent getting this once a year production together. “It’s hard to put an exact number on that. But it’s a lot,” he said. “Our guests
have been hard at work learning songs and so have we.” He said the band has had to learn new material just for this show. “We actually took a few months off before this gig and used it to add 11 new songs to our set list,” Ott said.” Zeppelin has so many great songs and we want to make sure we keep things as fresh as possible for our fans.” Ott said it’s always fun to play rock ’n’ roll, but a show like this is especially rewarding. “It doesn’t get much better than playing a great venue for an enthusiastic crowd,” Ott said. “These days, most of our shows are fun as hell, but this event truly stands out. “People are still talking about last year’s Christmas show,” he said. “We put a lot of work into it and the success of the show was truly rewarding. This year, we get to put on an even better show and help some kids while we’re at it.” Holidazed and Confused takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St. $7 ($5 with food item or unwrapped toy). 21 and up. www.dazedandconfusedband.com.
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SPORTS 17 PLHS downs El Capitan to advance in CIF postseason THURSDAY · DECEMBER 1, 2011
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BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON Point Loma High School’s (PLHS) CIF quarterfinal football victory over El Capitan High on Nov. 23 was anything but a walk in the park for more than three quarters. The Pointer home game, played in historic Balboa Stadium on the perimeter of Balboa Park, was up for grabs in the fourth quarter’s first minute, with the locals holding a slim 24-21 margin over the upstart Vaqueros. But the fourth-seeded Dogs, using their size and speed, eventually tired their East County foes, scoring 21 points in a decisive fourth quarter to advance to the semifinal round with a 45-21 victory that ended the Vaqueros’ season at 48. PLHS improved to 8-2-1. The game saw chippy play and a number of personal foul penalties assessed on both sides. The Vaqueros jumped out to a 7-0 first-quarter lead on a 97-yard run by quarterback Josh Murphy after a Ruben Diaz punt pinned the visitors against their own goal line. The play of the game came for the Pointers shortly after when, in the second quarter, leading rusher Jaivon Griffin went through the middle of the Vaquero defense before breaking into the clear and outrunning pursuers on a 97yard run of his own. The run tied the score at 7 and, with a field goal by Felipe Soares, the Dogs grabbed a 10-7 lead at halftime. “We came out kind of feeling our way,” said Pointer head coach Mike Hastings. “But we found our stride in the middle of the second quarter.” Receiving the second-half kickoff, the Pointers drove to score, with Eric Bueno’s first touchdown providing a 177 lead in a march that consumed near-
ran defenders for his second six-pointer, building the lead to 38-21and icing the game for the Pointers with 6:22 to play. Finally, with 1:21 remaining, Pointer reserves drove for a final touchdown, Johnny Maes carrying it in to provide the final margin. Over the course of the game, the Dogs’ relentless defense wore down the Vaqueros. Murphy managed only 10 total yards on his other eight rushing attempts. Aaron Watkins snared a second-half interception, increasing his team-leading total. “Our defense played pretty well and the offense really started to click in the second half. Once our wheels started to spin on offense, we were hard to stop,” Point Loma kicker Ruben Diaz (No. 32) sends the ball flying as an onrushing El Capitan defender attempts to block the Pointer punt. The Pointers advanced to CIF semifinals with Hastings said. Photo by Scott Hopkins I The Beacon a 45-21 victory. By game’s end, it had become a romp Johnny Maes (No. 26) heads for the end zone to score the final Point Loma touchdown as in the park. the Pointers defeated El Capitan 45-21 to earn a CIF semifinal berth. Photo by Scott Hopkins I The Beacon
ly four minutes . In the waning moments of the third period, Griffin lobbed a halfback option pass downfield to swift receiver Matt Magers, who had to slow up before the ball arrived. Defenders ran Magers down at the five-yard line but the Dogs scored their third touchdown to go up 24-14. El Capitan, however, came right back with a long pass play and advanced to the Pointers’ one yard line as the third quarter ended, scoring in the first seconds of the fourth quarter to get within three at 24-21. Following the kickoff, the Pointers scored again, Morris Mathews reaching the end zone with 10:25 left in the game, stretching the lead to 31-24. Following a 35-yard pass completion from quarterback Branden Martin to Griffin, Bueno swept to the left and out-
BITS ‘N’ BITES: • Hastings achieved a career milestone, overlooked during playoff excitement. The Pointers 61-13 rout of Serra on Nov. 10 was the 14-year veteran head coach’s 100th career victory. Hastings has been on the football staff at PLHS for 18 total years. • Local CIF officials require all playoff games to begin at 7 p.m., preventing the Pointers from hosting home games they’ve earned. Venerable Balboa Stadium seemed like home with airliners constantly passing overhead at low altitude. • By game’s end, Hastings was able to give playing time to several players moved up from the junior varsity team for the playoffs. • The low-seeded Vaqueros traveled to and defeated higher-seeded Mt. Carmel 35-13 on Nov. 18 to advance to the quarterfinals while the Pointers enjoyed a first-round bye.
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PLHS scores big with numerous CIF playoff appearances BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON Hundreds of student-athletes helped Point Loma High School (PLHS) reach CIF playoffs in every fall sport. Athletic Director John Murphy praised the team members and coaches, calling the school’s showing “a remarkable feat.” With football season still under way, here is a brief look at all other teams’ performances:
Cross country (boys) Under third-year coach Keith DeLong, the distance runners were unbeaten (5-0) in all meets and Eastern League (4-0). They finished second, however, to Patrick Henry at the league championship meet and were declared co-champions with the Patriots. Running for the league title Nov. 10 on a 3-mile course over rolling hills on dirt and grass at Morley Field, junior Ricky Sweet (3rd place, 15:57) and senior Taylor Boswell (4th place, 16:09) led all Pointers. Other top finishers in a field of 38 runners were seniors Angel Sauceda (7th, 16:24) and David Flores (12th, 16:39), freshman Cooper Bates (14th, 16:47), junior Brenden Zounes (19th, 16:57), senior Matthew Demesnil (23rd, 17:13) and junior Trenton Saunders (25th, 17:16). The CIF championship meet on Nov. 19 was also run at Morley Field on a slightly longer 3.04-mile course. Top PLHS finishers among 604 entrants were Boswell (36th, 16:37), Sweet (77th, 17:04), Saunders
(122nd, 17:24), Bates (155th, 17:36), Flores (161st, 17:40) and Sauceda (180th, 17:49).
Cross country (girls) DeLong’s Lady Pointers compiled an overall record of 3-2 (2-2 and third place in Eastern League). A number of top runners were freshmen and sophomores, providing a bright outlook for next year. Top finishers at the league finals from 34 total runners were sophomore Sara Bagnell (4th place, 19:32), junior Katherine Hardisty (9th, 20:14), sophomores Kiara Breadmore (12th, 20:28), Johanna Walker (15th, 20:36), junior Jewell Roth (21st, 21:10), seniors Samantha Rutherford (22nd, 21:11), Laurel Haas (26th, 21:32) and freshman Kaitlyn Lund (27th, 21:46). In the CIF championship meet, on a 2.75-mile course with 525 runners, top Pointer finishers were junior Ella Verhees (77th, 17:38), Bagnell (161st, 18:31), Breadmore (165th, 18:32), Walker (221st, 19:00) and Rutherford (240th, 19:08). DeLong will coach many of his runners during spring track season as the girls’ head coach.
Field hockey Head coach Mary Ellen Brancheau’s squad made big gains during her third year at the helm, finishing the regular season with a record of 11-8-1 (2-4 in Western League). The Lady Pointers lost a hardfought CIF playoff match to Del Norte
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by a 2-0 score Nov. 12. The outlook for the future is bright, as the vast majority of this year’s young varsity team will return in 2012 to take advantage of the experience and skills gained this season.
Water polo (boys) Veteran coach Jerry Rich, now in his 18th season, led a young group of water Dogs to an overall record of 624. In a tough Eastern League, the Pointers lost all eight matches against eventual CIF champ Serra and runner-up University City, Scripps Ranch and Patrick Henry. Westview defeated the Dogs 14-5 in a first-round CIF playoff match. Senior Nate Ellison led scorers with 66 goals and 23 assists. Junior Kye Miranda (52, 15) and senior Ryan Shoemaker (31, 10) had strong seasons. Ellison and Miranda also led the team in steals. In goal, Brett Stewart recorded a 10.3 goals-against average. Senior Olin Paine added nine goals, eight assists and 11 steals.
Golf (girls) Volunteer head coach Fred Fogerty, now in his sixth year, is one of the most dedicated Pointer coaches, also coaching the boys’ team during spring. With every practice and match requiring a long drive and time commitment, Fogerty somehow juggles coaching and his own work. This year’s team finished with a record of 8-9 in match play. However, team members recorded the lowest
overall average score in PLHS girls’ golf history. And Fogerty will also welcome back nine underclass golfers next season. Team captains Wendy Eifert and Melissa Nou were the team’s only seniors, and Fogerty notes all players recorded personal best scores to make the season a great success. Individually, Melissa Nou led all golfers and qualified for individual CIF playoffs.
Tennis (girls) Mark Truver, who has coached PLHS boys’ tennis for a number of years, assumed the reins of the girls’ program. Following a 5-12 regular season, the team was defeated by a strong Mt. Carmel team (16-2) in early CIF playoff action. In doubles play, senior Jasmin Zepeda and sophomore Kate Schabarum qualified for CIF playoffs. The No. 1 doubles team of Zepeda and team captain/senior Lindsey McKay had a regular season record or 27-17, while the No. 2 doubles team of senior Sara Fisher and junior Alexa Rowland were 26-19. Senior Katherine Riley had an 8-1 record while junior Sidney Ganem was 5-1, both in doubles. Sophomore Taylor Phillips, playing No. 3 singles, had a 12-19 record. At the team banquet this week, Schabarum was named Most Valuable Player, McKay received Most Inspirational Player and junior Breanna Gabriel was judged Most Improved Player. Rookie of the Year honors went to freshman Halea Holasek, who record-
ed a 15-18 record as No. 2 singles player, and the Sportsmanship Award went to sophomores Rochelle Mooney and Marlee Horwitz, both doubles players. With many talented underclass members, the Pointers should be much-improved next year.
Volleyball (girls) Behind football, second-year coach Davis Ransom’s girls were the biggest draw on the PLHS campus as they fought to a 20-14 overall record, which included a wild CIF playoff win against Steele Canyon in a deafening Pointer gym. Scores against Steele Canyon showed the back-and-forth intensity of the two-hour battle: 21-25, 27-25, 25-22, 9-25 and 15-11. The Pointer ladies finished at 4-4 in the Western League, clearly the county’s toughest. Both teams ahead of them in the standings (Cathedral Catholic and Scripps Ranch) are perennial volleyball powers. This year, the Dons won the CIF title again over runner-up La Jolla, whom the Pointers defeated twice. Seniors Taryn Smith led the team with 75 kills with Brianna Smith adding 30. Elise Waelder had 25 blocks, while junior Caroline Wade (14) and senior Christina King (13) followed. Seniors Diana Jellison had 13 aces, with Olivia Wilson (12) and Waelder (11) close behind. Wilson also led in digs (62) with Smith (47) and Jellison (43) also made big contributions.
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Inaugural ‘URT Lob Off’ event is one unique lobster-snaring competition BY DREW MCGILL | SPECIAL TO THE BEACON
minutes remaining, a big white-andblue umbrella was deployed and San Diego played host to a one-of-a- placed atop the cliff for all the conteskind event dubbed the “URT Lob Off ” tants to see, signaling the end of the in an inaugural event near Sunset competition. Cliffs Boulevard in October. Contestant Al Hansen was the first The event, named after the waterto head to the judging area because he man’s clothing company URT had caught his legal limit for the day (www.urturt.com), also centered on a — seven lobsters. He actually had “competitive lobster diving” theme. been waiting at the staging area since URT had been promoting the event for the umbrella was deployed. nearly two months When all was said in advance at local and done, Hansen hangouts and surfclaimed first place shops. for both the number The day came of legal-size lobsters and the surf had and the biggest at been flat for three three pounds. days prior, leaving Less than half of the water plenty the seven contesclear. It made for tants returned with perfect conditions legal-size lobsters. for divers to swim Second place went down and find tasty Spencer Summers The rules of the “Lob Off” were to lobsters. with two catches simple. To participate, one and third place was Among the seven needed a fishing license, along awarded to Bobby contestants were Navy SEALS, the with a lobster card. All the con- Wurzelbachel with son of a Departtestants had two hours to troll one legal-size catch. ment of Fish and The other comfor lobsters, starting and end- petitors Game warden and a in the inauing at the top of the stairs at gural “Lob Off ” were Coronado Beach so-called “Garbage Beach.” lifeguard. Troy McCasland, Prizes were given James Lindell, for the number of legal-size lobster Michael O’Dowd and Mike Saulnier. and the biggest lobster caught and the The awards ceremony turned into a state Department of Fish and Game throwback to perhaps a 1950s-era monitored the contest. surf contest. The trophies were wood The rules of the “Lob Off ” were sim- blocks with lobsters painted on them. ple. To participate, one needed a fishThe second annual event is planned ing license, along with a lobster card. for around the same time next year. All the contestants had two hours to — Drew McGill is a photojournalist troll for lobsters, starting and ending and ocean enthusiast from San Diego. at the top of the stairs at so-called “Garbage Beach.” When there was 15
A contestant in the inaugural “URT Lob Off” held off Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in October inspects a potential lobster catch. Courtesy photo by Drew McGill
A sign beckons competitors to the one-of-a-kind “URT Lob Off” held in October near Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Courtesy photo by Drew McGill
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THURSDAY · DECEMBER 1, 2011 THE PENINSULA BEACON
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IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
lar songfest will feature familiar holiday favorites and selections and solos from Handel’s “Messiah.” Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. For more information, call (858) 922-9823.
od 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.
Peninsula-area events, Dec. 1-Dec. 17 Dec. 13, 15 and 16 WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 The Ocean Beach Town Council brings it TODAY, Dec. 1 Point Loma Garden Club holds its annual The Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its home for the holidays with its annual commu- Holiday Tea and Bazaar at 10 a.m. Available annual OB schoolchildren tree decorating nity Food and Toy Drive for local disadvan- will be specialty holiday fresh and dried decorafrom 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, (619) 846-6269, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org.
FRIDAY, Dec. 2 Shoppers can find “Holiday Gifts With a Creative Twist” at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station from 5 to 8 p.m. during “Friday Night Liberty.” The event will also feature free, open-art studios, galleries and performances every first Friday at NTC in historic Liberty Station. Throughout December shoppers can stop by any of the 20 art and design studios and galleries for hand-made jewelry and clothing, original paintings and photographs, international artisan crafts, vintage items, children’s books, handmade chocolates, art and dance class gift certificates. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.NTCPromenade.com or call (619) 5739260.
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. • The Point Loma Artists hosts their annual free Holiday Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3636 Curtis St., between Chatsworth Boulevard and Poinsettia Street. The event includes original oil and watercolor paintings, photography, woodwork, glass, weavings, mixed media and ceramics. For more information, visit www.pointlomaartists.com, or call (619) 2236326. • Silver Gate Elementary School will
host its Holiday Tree Sale and Holiday Boutique featuring items from local, home-based crafters from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school’s playground, 1499 Venice St. Tree pickups take place this day. At the boutique, 20 percent of the retail sales will be donated back to Friends of Silver Gate. Crafters can reserve tables by emailing zoefeher32@gmail.com. For tree prices and more information, visit www.sandi.net/silvergate.
SATURDAYS, Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 24 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.
MONDAY, Dec. 5 Annual Christmas Potluck Dinner with the Ocean Beach Woman’s Club at 6:30 p.m. Turkey provided, but side dishes and desserts welcome. The dinner takes place at the club, 2160 Bacon St. For more information, call (619) 222-1008.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7 Friends of Famosa Slough will hold a general meeting and a presentation entitled “Three Restoration Success Stories” by three speakers: Mel Hinton, David Kimball and Jim Peugh on the progress at San Diego Audubon Society’s Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve near Vista, the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park in Point Loma and the Famosa Slough, respectively. The meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at the Loma Riviera Clubhouse, 3115 Loma Riviera Drive. For more information, call (619) 224-4591 or visit www.FamosaSlough.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 autumn.cropp@therock-academy.org.
FRIDAY, Dec. 9 The Peninsula Singers will present their annual Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. at The North Chapel at Liberty Station in Point Loma, located at 2881 Roosevelt Road. The popu-
taged 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 peri-
tions, crafts, and home-made delectables, all created by Point Loma Garden Club members, for sale. Visitors can find the perfect table centerpieces, wreaths and swag for the home and spe-
cial gifts for hostesses, friends and family while enjoying refreshments. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. The event is free and takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org.
SATURDAY, Dec. 17 Volunteers will deliver goods from the Ocean Beach Town Council’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.
Through Dec. 17 Dog Beach Dog Wash will host a food and toy drive for pets in need. The dog wash is accepting new, unopened toys and food for San Diego’s shelter pets. The dropoff runs daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the dog wash, located at 4933 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 523-1700.