La Jolla Community Calendar Jan. 8
Destined for Greatness
■ Sean Carroll will discuss his book “Brave Genius,” the story of microbiologist, Jacques Monod, and his journey from German occupation in Paris to winning the Nobel Prize, 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at Scripps Seaside Forum, 8610 Kennel Way. Free. (858) 534-3624.
Thursday, Jan. 8
■ 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
■ Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
■ La Jolla Town Council meets, 5 p.m. The inaugural “State of La Jolla” review starting at 6 p.m. will be presented by seven community groups, giving updates about what’s on tap for La Jolla in 2015. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 454-1444.
Friday, Jan. 9
■ 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
■ Coffee Around Town, 10 a.m. Ohana Café, 456 Pearl St. If you have moved to or within the 92037 ZIP code in the last three years, this is a way to meet some neighbors and friendly people. (858) 456-2386. munderkofler@san.rr.com
■ 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, Jan. 10
■ Brush painting class, 10 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m. Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., Pacific Beach. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459-9065.
■ Blues music, Robin Henkel, 10 a.m. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, 5627 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 551-1707.
■ Financial Literacy Class with Richard Loth “learn to invest for yourself,” 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552- 1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ Dog-adoption event with Four Paws Rescue, noon, in front of Ark Antiques, 7620 Girard Ave. (619) 518-1427.
■ Piano concert, 1 p.m. program doubles as a fundraiser for the animal rights club at University City High School. Donations welcome. La Jolla Library, 755 Draper Ave. tarunbishop@yahoo.com
Sunday, Jan. 11
■ San Diego County Diversity & Inclusiveness Group meets to affect a faith-neutral name for the La Jolla parade, 8:15 a.m. Starbucks, 1055 Torrey Pines Road. (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 Jewish Genealogical Society presents Roberta Berman, “How to be a Better Genealogist,” 1 p.m. Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive (second floor). sdjgs.org
Monday, Jan. 12
■ Ico-Dance class, 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. amandabanks.com/ico-dance
■ La Jolla Pen Women meets, 1 p.m. panel discussion Writing for a Living: Is it possible? La Jolla Library, 755 Draper Ave. (858) 245-1677.
■ La Jolla Community Planned District Ordinance Committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org
■ Raja Yoga class, guided by the Nataraja Yoga and Meditation Center, 4:30 p.m. Congregational Church, 1216 Cave St. Donations. (858) 395-4033.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
■ 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
■ Development Permit Review Committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org
■ Community Balance Class, 6 p.m. Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free for MS Society members, $10 non-members. (858) 456-2114.
■ Let’s Knit Together, materials not provided, 6 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. kristiporter@pacbell.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, Jan. 14
■ Village Merchant’s Association meets, 8:30 a.m. The Cuvier Club, 7776 Eads Ave. info@lajollabythesea.com
■ Social Service League of La Jolla meets, 10:30 a.m. Darlington House, 7441 Olivetas Ave. ssl@darlingtonhouse.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, dance classes for women, noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70-$87 monthly. nancy@tappingtothestars.com
■ Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 5:30 p.m. Mimi’s Café, 10788 Westview Parkway. First two meetings free, then $15. essheridan@aol.com
■ La Jolla Shores Association meets, 6:30 p.m. Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Building T-29, 8840 Biological Grade. ljsa.org@gmail.com
■ American Cetacean Society meets to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises and their habitats, 7 p.m. Sumner Auditorium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, near Kennel Way and Paseo Grande. sd-info@acsonline.org
■ Book discussion with “Images of America: San Diego Harbor Police” curator Michael Rich, 7:30 p.m. Warwick’s Books, 7812 Girard Ave. (858) 454-0347.
Thursday, Jan. 15
■ 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 exercise. (858) 453-6719. lajollalibrary.org
■ Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.
■ Poetry Workshop, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 412-6351. lajollalibrary.org
■ American Legion — La Jolla Post 275, 6:30 p.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. (619) 572-1022.
All events are free unless otherwise noted.