••• La Jolla Community Calendar, Feb. 18-25, 2016:
Thursday, Feb. 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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Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Poetry Workshop, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 412-6351.
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3-D design workshop, 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
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Informational meeting for Lion’s Heart (teen volunteering organization for those in 7-12 grade) 4 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. newmembers@lionsheartservice.org
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Office hours with Asseblymember Toni Atkins’ representatives, 4 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657.
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La Jolla Kiwanis, Outreach Happy Hour. Join new and current members. Hennessy’s 7811 Herschel 5 p.m. nicole@nicolerawson.com
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American Legion – La Jolla Post 275, 6:30 p.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. (619) 572-1022.
Friday, Feb. 19
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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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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, offering help with general questions on computers and their programs, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
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Concert, Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel, noon to 2 p.m. Westfield UTC, 4545 La Jolla Village Drive. (858) 546-8858.
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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
Saturday, Feb. 20
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Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego meets, 9 a.m. special program at 10:20 a.m. UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive. Directions and program: cgssd.org
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Walking group, La Jolla Newcomers Walkers, meets, 9 a.m. Walk one hour at a moderately brisk pace and then stop for coffee. Meet across from Casa de Mañana sign (849 Coast Blvd.) at La Jolla Children’s Pool near the lifeguard tower. (301) 452-5198.
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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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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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Dog adoption event with Operation Greyhound, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ark Antiques, 7620 Girard Ave. (858) 459-7755.
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Writer’s Block writing group meets, noon. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
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Workshop, 3-D printing for schools and libraries, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
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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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Biotech workshop, “Proteins as nature’s machines,” 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. For ages 12 and over. (858) 552-1657. Sign up at lajollalibrary.org/events
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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, Feb. 21
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La Jolla Open Aire Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girard Avenue at Genter Street. Food vendors and farmers market. (858) 454-1699.
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Lung cancer presentation, 3 p.m. Scripps Radiation Therapy Center, 10670 John Jay Hopkins Drive. Advanced registration required: (858) 678-7128. Bowman.anne@scrippshealth.org
Monday, Feb. 22
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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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Exercise class for adults 55 and older. Combination of exercises, strength training, stretching and stress reduction techniques. Appropriate clothing and shoes are required for physical activity. 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla. (858) 459-3870.
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La Jolla Pen Women meets for an afternoon with Erica Miner, an award-winning author and former professional violinist, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 245-1677. ahoiberg@aol.com
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La Jolla Parks and Beaches, Inc. meets, 4:30 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. ljparksnbeaches@gmail.com
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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. By donation. (858) 395-4033.
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Open Mic Cabaret, 7 p.m. Hennessey’s, 7811 Herschel Ave. (858) 232-1241.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
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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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La Jolla Shores Permit Review committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org
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Movie screening, “Far from the Madding Crowd,” 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
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Toastmasters of La Jolla meets to improve public speaking skills, 6:30 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. Free for guests, and $85 six-month membership. president@tmlajolla.org
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La Jolla Theatre Ensemble staged reading, “Permanent Collection,” 7 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. $10 suggested donation. (858) 552-1657.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
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Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 7:15 a.m. Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 Scenic Drive North. First three meetings free, then $15. tbilotta1@gmail.com
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Exercise class for adults 55 and older. Combination of exercises, strength training, stretching and stress reduction techniques. Appropriate clothing and shoes are required for physical activity. 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla. 858 459-3870.
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La Jolla Elementary School kindergarten informational meeting, 11 a.m. 1111 Marine Street. RSVP: (858) 454-7196.
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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, a multilevel adult tap class (some previous tap required), noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com
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Homework workshop, “Demystifying the new SAT” 3:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
Thursday, Feb. 25
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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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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. soroptimistlj@gmail.com.
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Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 453-6719.
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Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657. lajollalibrary.org
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La Jolla Parks and Rec meets, 5 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 552-1658.
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Lecture, “Heart Health: Unleash Your Healing Potential” with Dr. Mimi Guarneri, 6:30 p.m. Pacific Pearl La Jolla, 6918 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-6919. Pacificpearllajolla.com
All events are free unless otherwise noted
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The deadline is noon, Thursday for publication in the following Thursday edition. Questions? Call Ashley Mackin at (858) 875-5957.