La Jolla Community Calendar, Jan. 28 - Feb. 4

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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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.

Friday, Jan. 29

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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, for general questions on computers and programs,

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. 30

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Educational playdate for ages 2-5 with science, art and music activities, 9 a.m. San Diego French-American School, 6550 Soledad Mountain Road. RSVP with name and birthdate of the child admissions@sdfrenchschool.org or (858) 456-2807, ext. 306. sdfrenchschool.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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Food lecture with Rancho La Puerta’s nutrition director Yvonne Nienstadt, “Nutrition Trends and Fads,” 10 a.m. La Jolla Wellness Studio 7580 Fay Ave.

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Wildlife lecture with Ecolife founder Bill Toone, 3 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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Book discussion with “The Alchemy of Action” author Doug Robinson, 7 p.m., D.G. Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave.

(858) 456-1800. dgwillsbooks.com

Sunday, Jan. 31

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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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Pancreatic cancer lecture, specialists from Scripps Clinic on latest treatment options, 3 p.m. Scripps Radiation Therapy Center, 10670 John Jay Hopkins Drive. Free, registration requested: (858) 678-7128.

Monday, Feb. 1

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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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Yiddish Circle 1:30 p.m. Read poems and stories, watch videos, celebrate holidays, sing songs (mostly in Yiddish). 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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Soroptimist International of La Jolla dinner meeting, 5:30 p.m. Location to be provided upon RSVP. (858) 454-9156 or soroptimistlj@gmail.com

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

Tuesday, Feb. 2

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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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Bird Rock Community Council meets, 6 p.m. Bird Rock Elementary School, 5371 La Jolla Hermosa. info@birdrockcc.org

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Alzheimer’s lecture, “One disease or three converging diseases?” 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

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Community Balance Class, learn techniques for walking safely to maximize independence, 6 p.m. Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free for MS Society members, $10 non-members. (858) 456-2114.

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

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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, Feb. 3

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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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Day trip to Viejas Casino for those who can’t drive but would like to socialize. Departs 10 a.m. Mary Star of the Sea, 7669 Girard Ave. $10. (858) 900-1275.

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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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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 dance class, noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com

Thursday, Feb. 4

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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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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.

Lecture, “Introduction to 3D printing,” 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

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.