La Jolla Community Calendar, May 5-12

Thursday, May 5

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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. lajollalibrary.org

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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

Friday, May 6

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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, 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

Saturday, May 7

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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 class, advanced 9:15 a.m. and beginning/intermediate 11:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

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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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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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Writer’s Block writing group meets, noon. La Jolla 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 Dr. Ste. 203. (858) 457-2036

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Staged reading, “Tragedy: A Tragedy” by the Backyard Renaissance Theatre, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Event repeats 7 p.m. May 10. (858) 552-1657.

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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

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Author talk with Chris Cleve, 6 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

Sunday, May 8

Happy Mother’s Day!

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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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Art reception, “Nooks and Crannies of La Jolla,” 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

Monday, May 9

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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 Community Planned District Ordinance Committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.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. By donation. (858) 395-4033.

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

Tuesday, May 10

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Rotary Club of La Jolla meets, 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 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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Let’s Knit Together, materials not provided, 6 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. kristiporter@pacbell.net

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La Jolla Masonic Lodge Stated Meeting Dinner, 6:15 p.m. La Jolla Masonic Lodge, 5655 La Jolla Blvd. $16. RSVP: sandiegomasons.org/rsvp

Wednesday, May 11

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

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

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Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 5:30 p.m. Mimi’s Café, 10788 Westview Parkway. First two meetings free, then $15. tbilotta1@gmail.com

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

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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, May 12

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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. lajollalibrary.org

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La Jolla Kiwanis Outreach Happy Hour 5 p.m. Hennessy’s 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.

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.