La Jolla Community Calendar, Jan. 21-28
Thursday, Jan. 21
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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.
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Poetry Workshop, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 412-6351. lajollalibrary.org
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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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Ad Hoc committee on residential single-family zoning meets, 5:30 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org
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Panel discussion, “Substance Abuse Disorder in My Family – What Is Happening? What Can I Do?” 5:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Dr. Moderated by San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald. jfssd.org/substanceabuse
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Lecture, “2016 Economic Outlook: Navigating Risk in a Year of Change,” with Economist Marc Doss, 5:30 p.m. La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. Open to the public, men and women welcome. Appetizers served. Cash Bar. (858) 454-2354. president@lajollawomansclub.com
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American Legion La Jolla Post 275 meets, 6:30 p.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. (619) 572-1022.
Friday, Jan. 22
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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, general questions answered, 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, Jan. 23
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Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m. Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St. 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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Friendship Gardeners of Del Mar meets, 1 p.m. Botanist Irv Scheib, “Disease control for our plants and trees.” Del Mar location given upon RSVP: (858) 755-6570.
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Science lecture, “Tracking the Movements of Single Cell Organisms” with CalTech, 2 p.m., Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Use holographic microscopy to learn about the movement of bacteria and protozoa. (858) 552-1657.
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Lecture, “Mapping the magma of an active volcano,” 3:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (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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Underwater biology lecture with Judith Lea Garfield, 5:30 p.m. La Jolla Swim and Sport, 1008 Torrey Pines Road. Free, seating limited. rsvp@lajollaswimandsport.com
Sunday, Jan. 24
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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.
Monday, Jan. 25
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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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Workshop, “Book Publishing 1-2-3,” 2 p.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $20. (858) 635-1233.
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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, Jan. 26
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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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Movie screening, “The Imitation Game,” (2014) 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode. (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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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
Wednesday, Jan. 27
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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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Social Service League of La Jolla meets, 10:30 a.m. Darlington House, 7441 Olivetas Ave. ssl@darlingtonhouse.com
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La Jolla Elementary School Kindergarten information meetings, 11 a.m. 1111 Marine St. 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, adult tap class, noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com
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Soroptimist International of La Jolla meets, 7:15 a.m. Linda Robinson, on “The New Feminine Power: The journey of women from dependence, to independence, to full empowerment, balance and self expression.” Shores Restaurant, 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla. First two meetings complimentary, then $16. (858) 454-9156 or soroptimistlj@gmail.com.
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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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Book discussion with Laura Lynn Jackson, “The Light Between Us,” 7 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
Thursday, Jan. 28
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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.
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Poetry Workshop, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 412-6351. lajollalibrary.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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American Legion – La Jolla Post 275, 6:30 p.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. (619) 572-1022.
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