La Jolla Community Calendar, Aug. 11-18
Each Saturday this month, La Plaza La Jolla, 7863 Girard Ave., will present free outdoor music featuring local artists. Hear Sam Bybee on acoustic guitar 3 p.m. Aug. 13; Ian Tordella on Aug. 20; and Erika Davies on Aug. 27. (619) 564-7644. facebook.com/laplazalajolla
Thursday, Aug. 11
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Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449.
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Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 453-6719.
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Wolfstein Sculpture Park Tour, 11 a.m. docent-guided tour of the more than 25 pieces on the campus of Scripps La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave. Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. RSVP: Volunteer Services Department (858) 626-6994.
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iPad class, 1:30 p.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.
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Kiwanis Club of La Jolla outreach happy hour, 5 p.m., join new and current members. Hennessy’s Tavern, 7811 Herschel Ave. nicole@nicolerawson.com
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Shore Thing, 5-8 p.m., open house at Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., music, tours, refreshments. (858) 454-3541. mcasd.org
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Silent film screens, “Sally of the Sawdust” (stars one-time La Jolla resident Carol Dempster, then girlfriend of director D.W. Griffith), 7 p.m. The Lot, 7611 Fay Ave., Scott Paulson will provide musical score, La Jolla Historical Society co-sponsor. Tickets: $20 at eventbrite.com, search for “silent film night.”
Friday, Aug. 12
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La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting, 7:15 a.m. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 395-1222. lajollagtrotary.org
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Craft party for children, 10 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Tai Chi, 10 a.m. beginner, 10:45 a.m. advanced, La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1658
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Computer Help Lab, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Kiwanis Club of La Jolla meets, noon, La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7155 Draper Ave. First 3 meetings free as a member’s guest, then $15. (858) 945-2280. frankbeiser@gmail.com
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Film screening, “Rebecca” (1940) stars Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
Saturday, Aug. 13
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La Jolla Newcomer Walkers meets, 9 a.m. One-hour walk, then stop for coffee. Meet across from Casa de Mañana sign at La Jolla Children’s Pool near the lifeguard tower. Perspective members welcome. (301) 452-5198.
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Ikebana flower arranging, 9:15 a.m. advance, 11:30 a.m. beginner/intermediate, Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m. Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., Pacific Beach. How to use computers and smartphones safely. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459-9065.
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Concert, Robin Henkel solo blues, 10 a.m. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, 5627 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 551-1707
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Children’s Virtues Class, 10:30 a.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. childrensclass.webs.com or hedyy19@gmail.com
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Art class for adults with Judith Shufro, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Dog-adoption event with Four Paws Rescue, 11 a.m. In front of Ark Antiques, 7620 Girard Ave. (619) 518-1427.
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Maltese Rescue California event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at PetSmart La Jolla, 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive in the La Jolla Village Square shopping center.
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Dog adoption event with Second Chance Rescue of San Diego, 2-6 p.m. Unleashed by Petco, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 203. (858) 457-2036
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Lecture, Soul in the Raw — Raw Food Talk, 2:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Atheists La Jolla group meets, 3:45 p.m. outside Starbucks, 8750 Genesee Ave., Suite 244. Repeats Sunday, 7 p.m. Peet’s Coffee, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 202. RSVP: teddyrodo@hotmail.com
Sunday, Aug. 14
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La Jolla Open Aire Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girard Avenue at Genter Street. Food vendors and farmers market. During the Market, there will be a family event with local children performing in bands and an arts & crafts tent. (858) 454-1699.
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E-clinic, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Free drawing class, 2 p.m. to sunset, with Iana Quesnell at La Jolla Shores beach, infront of the showers. Drawing materials provided. Bring water, sunscreen, chair, shade, etc. Repeats Aug. 21 and Aug. 28. RSVP: ianaquesnell@hotmail.com
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Cajun music concert, with Theo and the Zydeco Patrol, 2-4 p.m. in Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove, (858) 454-1600. ljconcertsbythesea.org
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Potluck and film screening, movie TBA, Misfit Pictures HQ, 565 Pearl St., Suite 100. (858) 291-8553. misfitpictures.com
Monday, Aug. 15
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Ico-Dance class, 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. amandabanks.com/ico-dance
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La Jolla Pen Women meet, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Raja Yoga class, guided by the Nataraja Yoga and Meditation Center, 4:30 p.m. Congregational Church of La Jolla, 1216 Cave St. Donations accepted. (858) 395-4033.
Tuesday, Aug. 16
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La Jolla Shores Planned District advisory board meets, 9 a.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org
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Rotary Club of La Jolla, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. Guests welcome. lora.fisher@usbank.com
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Hatha Chair Yoga, 12:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657.
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Development Permit Review Committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org
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Community Balance Class, learn techniques to walk safely and maximize independence, 6 p.m. Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free for MS Society members, $10 for non-members. (858) 456-2114.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
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Soroptimist International of La Jolla breakfast meeting, to help women and girls succeed, 7:15 a.m. The Shores Restaurant, 8110 Camino Del Oro. First two meetings complimentary, then $16. (858) 454-9156 or soroptimistlj@gmail.com.
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Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 7:20 a.m. Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, Roetter Hall, 4321 Eastgate Mall. First three meetings free, then $15. tbilotta1@gmail.com
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Torrey Pines of La Jolla Rotary meets, 11:30 a.m. Rock Bottom Brewery, 8980 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 459-8912. gurneymcm@aol.com
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Tapping To The Stars, adult dance class, noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com
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La Jolla Traffic & Transportation advisory board meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. manana@san.rr.com
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Lecture, “The Future of Health Care: Medical Tattoos and Wearable Electronics” by Todd Coleman, Ph.D., 5:30 p.m. Biomedical Sciences Building, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive. (858) 534-6299. Register: bit.ly/medicaltattoos▪
Men’s dinner forum with associate area director for San Diego American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) office Mike Dolinka, 6:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. Open to men and women. Buffet dinner. $15 with RSVP, $18 without. (858) 900-2598. cbimensclub@gmail.com
Thursday, Aug. 18
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Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449.
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Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 453-6719.
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iPad class, 1:30 p.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.
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Poetry Workshop, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 412-6351. lajollalibrary.org
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American Legion La Jolla Post 275, 6:30 p.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. (619) 572-1022.
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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