La Jolla Community Calendar April 30-May 7
Bounty of Books
■ Planning to shop the La Jolla Open Aire Market this Sunday, May 3? Then hop across the street for the Gillispie School’s Scholastic Book Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7380 Girard Ave., in the Music Room (access from the Girard parking lot). Open to all young readers. (858) 459-3773.
Thursday, April 30
■ Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449.
■ Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Gentle exercises for all ages and abilities. (858) 453-6719. lajollalibrary.org
■ Beginning computer and iPad class, computer 10 a.m., iPad 11 a.m. No experience necessary and walk-ins welcome. $5-$10. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.
■ Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552- 1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ 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. lajollalibrary.org
Friday, May 1
■ 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
■ Computer Help Lab, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ 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 2
■ Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m. Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., Pacific Beach. New emphasis on using smart phones safely. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459-9065.
■ Meditation class, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
■ Activist Non-Theists group meets, 3:45 p.m. outside Starbucks, 8750 Genesee Ave. #244. Repeats Sunday, 7 p.m. outside Peet’s Coffee, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive #202. teddyrodo@hotmail.com
■ Cinco de Mayo dinner, 6 p.m. UCSD International Center, 9500 Gilman Drive (between Mandeville Lane & Library Walk). Benefits Friends of International Center. $15-$20. RSVP: rsvpfic@ucsd.edu or visit ficmayo.eventbrite.com
Sunday, May 3
■ San Diego County Diversity & Inclusiveness Group meets to affect a faith-neutral name for the La Jolla December parade, 8:15 a.m. Starbucks, 1055 Torrey Pines Road. Free with RSVP: (858) 454-2628. hgslajolla@gmail.com
■ La Jolla Open Aire Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girard Avenue at Genter Street. (858) 454-1699.
■ San Diego Early Music Society open rehearsal 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
Monday, May 4
■ Ico-Dance class, 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. amandabanks.com/ico-dance
■ 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.
Tuesday, May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
■ Rotary Club of La Jolla, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. Guests welcome. russellk1615@gmail.com
■ Hatha Chair Yoga, 12:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ Bird Rock Community Council meets, 6 p.m. Bird Rock Elementary, 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave. info@birdrockcc.org
■ Community Balance Class, learn techniques to maximize independence, 6 p.m. Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free for MS Society members, $10 for non-members. (858) 456-2114.
■ Seaside Quilt Guild, 6:30 p.m. social time, 7 p.m. program, Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Road. $5. lois.c.heath@att.net
■ Toastmasters of La Jolla meets to improve public speaking skills, 6:45 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. Free for guests, and $85 six-month membership. president@tmlajolla.org
Wednesday, May 6
■ Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 7:15 a.m. Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 Scenic Drive North. First three meetings free, then $15. essheridan@aol.com
■ 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
■ Tapping to the Stars, noon; beginners 1 p.m. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70-87 a month. nancy@tappingtothestars.com
■ James K. Binder Lecture presents Dagmawi Yimer “Names and Bodies: Tales from the other side of the sea,” 6 p.m. Atkinson Pavilion at the Faculty Club, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive (Voigt Drive at Hopkins Drive)
Thursday, May 7
■ Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449.
■ Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 453-6719. lajollalibrary.org
■ Beginning computer and iPad class, computer 10 a.m., iPad 11 a.m. No experience necessary; walk-ins welcome. $5-$10. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.
■ Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552- 1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ 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. lajollalibrary.org
■ 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