La Jolla Community Calendar Oct. 8-15
Time to Speak Up
■ La Jolla Playwright Anita Simons brings her cast of actors to give voice to the intertwined issues of domestic abuse and spousal self-esteem in ‘Silence Is Not Golden,’ 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. reception) Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. Discussion follows from Lt. Misty Cedrun, San Diego Police Department Domestic Violence Unit & Family Justice Center. Free. cbisd.org/event/silence-is-not-golden/
Thursday, Oct. 8
■ Forum on human trafficking, La Jolla United Methodist Church will host a panel of experts on the topic, 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. Ann Clarke will be joined by Chief Deputy D.A. Summer Stephan and Sgt. Christen Cameron of the San Diego Police Department to address how law enforcement agencies deal with trafficking on a day-to-day basis. The forum will include the short film, “Chosen.” (858) 454-7108 lajollaunitedmethodist.org
■ 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
■ 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.
■ La Jolla Bar Association meets, noon, Manhattan Restaurant, Empress Hotel, 7766 Fay Ave. A. Kathryn Konzen, esq., “Ethical Issues In electronic Discovery.” No guest charge, membership $50 per year. (858) 551-2440.
■ Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ Medical lecture, “Learn How Holistic Integrative Medicine can Transform Your Health & Wellbeing,” 4 p.m. Pacific Pearl La Jolla, 6919 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-6919.
■ Kiwanis Club of La Jolla Young Professionals gathering, 5 p.m. Hennessey’s Tavern, 7811 Herschel Ave. rawsom@kw.com
■ La Jolla Town Council meets, 5 p.m. District 1 city council candidate forum 6 p.m. La Jolla Rec center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 454-1444.
■ Book discussion with New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, 7 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society meets 7 p.m. Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services Historian Zack Wilske, “Beyond Passenger Lists: Documenting 20th century Immigrant Lives. RSVP: info@sdjgs.org
Friday, Oct. 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
■ 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. 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
■ Film Noir screening, “Doomed to Die” (1940), starring Boris Karloff and Marjorie Reynolds, 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ Parent education lecture, “Benefits of a Home-School Partnership,” 9 a.m. The Children’s School, 2225 Torrey Pines Lane. info@tcslj.org
Saturday, Oct. 10
■ 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.
■ Nature talk by World Beneath the Waves “The wonder of our local kelp beds,” 2:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
■ 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
■ Concert, Reggie Woods, 4 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org
Sunday, Oct. 11
■ San Diego County Diversity & Inclusiveness Group meets 8:15 a.m. Starbucks, 1055 Torrey Pines Road. (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.
■ Japanese cultural show, 12:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552- 1657. lajollalibrary.org
Monday, Oct. 12
■ Ico-Dance class, 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. amandabanks.com/ico-dance
■ Concert, “Strange and Wonderful Pianist,” noon, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. ljathenaeum.org
■ La Jolla Pen Women meet with author Patricia Daly-Lipe to discuss her books, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 245-1677. lajollalibrary.org
■ 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 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.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
■ Rotary Club of La Jolla, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. Guests welcome. lora.fisher@usbank.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
■ Let’s Knit Together, materials not provided, 6 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. kristiporter@pacbell.net
■ La Jolla Masonic Lodge Stated Meeting Dinner, 6:15 p.m. La Jolla Masonic Lodge, 5655 La Jolla Blvd. $16. RSVP: sandiegomasons.org/rsvp
■ 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, Oct. 14
■ La Jolla 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 advanced; 1 p.m. beginners, Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70-$87 a month. 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, 7 p.m. Sumner Auditorium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, near Kennel Way and Paseo Grande. sd-info@acsonline.org
■ Concert, Opera Wednesday, 7 p.m. Suggested donation $10. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.
Thursday, Oct. 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. (858) 453-6719. lajollalibrary.org
■ 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.
■ Lecture, “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. lajollalibrary.org
■ Poetry Workshop, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 412-6351. lajollalibrary.org
■ Medical lecture, “Learn How Holistic Integrative Medicine can transform Your Health & Wellbeing,” 4 p.m. Pacific Pearl La Jolla, 6919 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-6919.
■ Office hours with Asseblymember Toni Atkins’ representatives, 4 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. 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.