La Jolla Community Calendar, June 2-9

The La Jolla Film Festival will screen eight short films, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St. Sponsors include Don Carlos Taco Shop, GoPro, Mitch’s Surf Shop and Warwick’s.

Thursday, June 2

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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, 10 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.

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Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657.

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E-clinic, learn to download e-books and access online resources from your tablet or mobile device, 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

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La Jolla Community Planning Association meets, 6 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org

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Adult education class, sponsored by Jewish Voices for Peace, with Dr. Jonathan Graubart, SDSU professor of political science and director of the International Security and Conflict Resolution Program, 7 p.m. Congregation Beth El, 8660 Gilman Drive. (858) 452-1734. cbe.org

Friday, June 3

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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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Dog adoption event with Aussie Rescue of San Diego, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of Ark Antiques, 7620 Girard Ave. (858) 459-7755.

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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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Writer’s Block writing group meets, noon. La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

Saturday, June 4

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La Jolla Newcomer Walkers meets, 9 a.m. One-hour walk, then stop for coffee. Meet across from Casa de Manaña sign at La Jolla Children’s Pool near the lifeguard tower. Perspective members welcome. (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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iPad class, 10 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.

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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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Association for preserving historical accuracy meets, 1:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Topic: “10000 cries for justice” by Dr. David Chai: a project of collecting personal hand-written accounts from the victims of the various atrocities committed by the Japanese Imperial Army during its invasion of China in 1931-1945. (858) 246-6165.

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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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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, June 5

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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. 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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Early Music Society open rehearsal, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

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Tea with the Bard, Shakespeare reading and coffeehouse treats. 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

Monday, June 6

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Ico-Dance class; low impact, full bodied, expressive dance class for all ages and abilities. 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. amandabanks.com/ico-dance

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Yiddish Circle meets, 1:30 p.m. Read poems and stories, watch videos, celebrate holidays, sing songs. Mostly in Yiddish with some English. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. $3. (858) 450-9081.

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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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Author discussion with Steve Hamilton, “The Second Life of Nick Mason” with Don Winslow, 7 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

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Open Mic Cabaret, 7 p.m. Hennessey’s, 7811 Herschel Ave. (858) 232-1241.

Tuesday, June 7

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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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Soroptimist International of La Jolla dinner meeting, to help women and girls succeed, 5:30 p.m. Location to be provided upon RSVP. (858) 454-9156 or soroptimistlj@gmail.com

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Bird Rock Community Council meets, 6 p.m. Various La Jolla businesses. info@birdrockcc.org

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Citizen Science Lecture, “Mark2 Cure: Harnessing Citizen Scientists’ ability to read to advance biomedical research,” 6 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

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Community Balance Class, learn techniques to improve balance, 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.

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Seaside Quilt Guild monthly gathering, 6:30 p.m. social time, programs at 7:00pm. Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Road. $5. lois.c.heath@att.net

Wednesday, June 8

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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. Max Gurney and Captain Tommy Carroll on a Pan Am family reunion in Ireland and “The Legend Lives On” Rock Bottom Brewery, 8980 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 459-8912. gurneymcm@aol.com

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Tapping To The Stars, adult tap class (some previous tap required), noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com

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La Jolla Village Merchant’s Association meets, 3 p.m. La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. info@lajollabythesea.com

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La Jolla Shores Association meets, 6:30 p.m. Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Building T-29, 8840 Biological Grade. ljsa.org@gmail.com

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Lecture, “Mindful self-compassion,” 6:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

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American Cetacean Society meets, 7 p.m. Sumner Auditorium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, near Kennel Way and Paseo Grande. sd-info@acsonline.org

Thursday, June 9

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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, 10 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.

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Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657.

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La Jolla Kiwanis outreach happy hour, for new and current members, 5:30 p.m. Hennessy’s Tavern, 7811 Herschel Ave. nicole@nicolerawson.com

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La Jolla Town Council meets, 5 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 454–1444.

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Lecture, “Yoga and Ayurveda for Self-Healing” with Anne Cleveland, 6 p.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. lajollayogatherapy@gmail.com

All events are free unless otherwise noted

Did we miss listing your community event?

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E-mail information to: ashleym@lajollalight.com▪

The deadline is noon, Thursday for publication in the following Thursday edition. Questions? Call Ashley Mackin at (858) 875-5957.