La Jolla Community Calendar July 16-23

Torch Run

■ The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is set for 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at La Jolla Shores. An officer will accompany each athlete as they run the Flame of Hope from the Shores beach to La Jolla Cove, where there will be a dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. The Flame of Hope was lit in Greece, home of the Olympics, and is traveling across the sea to the United States. Once here, it will travel 4,648 miles through 122 communities. Its final destination is the Special Olympics opening ceremony at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Village Merchants request La Jollans line the route along Torrey Pines Road or run behind the Special Olympics athletes to show support.

Thursday, July 16

■ 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.

■ iPad class, No experience necessary, walk-ins welcome. Basics 10 a.m., beginner 11 a.m. $5-$10. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.

■ This month in La Jolla History, 11:30 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $5. (858) 459-0831.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ American Legion – La Jolla Post 275, 6:30 p.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. (619) 572-1022.

Friday, July 17

■ 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

■ Live animal show, with Wild Wonders, 10 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

■ Tai Chi, 10 a.m. beginner, 10:45 a.m. advanced, La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 552-1658

■ Computer Help Lab, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

■ 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

■ Young Actors Workshop production “Wizard of Oz,” 4 p.m. La Jolla Elementary School, 1111 Marine Street. youngactorsworkshoplajolla.com

■ Family-friendly movie screening, “The Jungle Book,” (to be watched from the pool), 7 p.m. La Jolla YMCA, 8355 Cliffridge Drive. (858) 453-3483

Saturday, July 18

■ Ikebana flower arranging, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552- 1657.

■ Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m. Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., Pacific Beach. How to use computers and smart phones safely. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459–9065.

■ Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego meets, 9 a.m. special program at 10:20 a.m. UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive. Directions and program: cgssd.org

■ Pop-Up Pottery Sale, featuring three La Jolla ceramic artists, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7320 Fay Ave. Event repeats Sunday, July 19.

■ Dog adoption event with Operation Greyhound, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of Ark Antiques, 7620 Girard Ave. (858) 459-7755

■ Mystery Writers of America lecture, “Cope Stories and FBI Tales: Putting the facts in crime fiction,” noon, Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

■ 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

Sunday, July 19

■ 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. sdcdig.org

■ 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.

■ Art lecture with Pat Kelly, Robert Treat and True Ryndes, discussing their work on display at the La Jolla Library and the practice of abstract and representational painting, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

Monday, July 20

■ 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.

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

■ Lecture, “The World of Women in Classical Music” by author Anne Gray, 1 p.m. La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Presented by La Jolla Pen Women. (858) 245-1677.

Tuesday, July 21

■ La Jolla Shores Planned District Advisory Board meets, 9 a.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org

■ 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.

■ Development Permit Review Committee meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org

■ 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.

■ 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, July 22

■ Summer story time for children ages 1-4 accompanied by a parent, 10 a.m. The Children’s School, 2225 Torrey Pines Lane. (858) 454-0184.

■ 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, dance classes for women, noon advanced; 1 p.m. beginners, Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70-$87 a month. nancy@tappingtothestars.com

■ La Jolla Parks and Rec meets, 5 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 552- 1658.

■ Travel Talk with author and 40-year meditation teacher Dr. Erhard Vogel, presenting an evening of exploration about the people, cultures and architecture of Germany, Ireland and India. 5:30 p.m. La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Reserve a seat at (858) 731-9879.

Thursday, July 23

■ Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449.

■ Job Fair, 9 a.m. Marriott La Jolla, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. Parking $5. Bring 10-15 resumes, business professional attire. hirelive.com

■ Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 453-6719.

■ iPad class, No experience necessary, walk-ins welcome. Basics 10 a.m., beginner 11 a.m. $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.

■ Poetry Workshop, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 412-6351.

■ 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.

■ La Jolla Traffic and Transportation Board meets, 4 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org

■ Kiwanis Club of La Jolla Young Professionals gathering, 5 p.m. Hennessey’s Tavern, 7811 Herschel Ave. rawsom@kw.com

All events are free unless otherwise noted