Nov. 8 - Nov. 15 Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 8

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Medicare discussion

, eat pumpkin pie and learn about the 2013 Medicare Plan, 2 p.m., La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Boulevard, (858) 459-0831

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La Jolla Town Council meeting

, 5 p.m., La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 454-1444

■ Let’s Knit Together

, needles, yarn not provided, 6 p.m., Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. kristiporter@ pacbell.net

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Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Bruce Beutler

discusses his immunology research, 6 p.m., Rady School of Management, Beyster Auditorium, UCSD. (858) 822-3540

■ Art and Architecture lecture,

Across Disciplines with Jimenez Lai

, 7:30 p.m., Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872

Friday, Nov. 9

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La Jolla Newcomers Club Coffee

prospective members welcome, 10 a.m., Harry’s Coffee Shop, 7545 Girard Ave. (858) 454-7381

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Opening reception for new art exhibitions

, 6:30 p.m., Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872

■ Film Noir Classics,

“Outlaw,”

screens 3 p.m., Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. (858) 552-1657

Saturday, Nov. 10

■ Soroptimist International of

La Jolla Annual Fundraising Garage Sale

, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2613 Schenley Terrace, (619) 889-1997■

Seniors Computer Group

, 9:30 a.m., Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., $1 per month, (858) 459-9065

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Ikebana classes

, 8:50 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave., $19, (858) 552-1657

■ Author visit,

Kate DiCamillo, “The Tale of Despereaux,”

11 a.m., Warwick’s Books, 7812 Girard Ave. (858) 454-0347

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Chess Club

game play, lessons and tournaments for ages 25 and younger, 12:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657

■ Music Without Borders presents

“Celebration of World Cultures in the Original Languages,”

concert, 7 p.m. Reception follows, One Heart One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Road. (858) 232-0260

Sunday, Nov. 11

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Open Aire Farmers Market

, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Girard Avenue at Genter. (858) 454-1699

■ Concert,

American Idyll,

an evening of Aaron Copland music from San Diego Symphony and San Diego Children’s Choir, 5:30 p.m., Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive. Donations accepted. (858) 453-3550

Monday, Nov. 12

■ Veterans Day Observance, schools closed

■ Mini-Concerts featuring

Ricky Girodano’s Jazz Quartet

, noon, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872

Tuesday, Nov. 13

■ La Jolla Unit of the

League of Women Voters of San Diego open meeting

to discuss 1985 Managed Growth Initiative,

Prop. A

, and how it is being disregarded by the current city administration, 9:30 a.m., La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-5019

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La Jolla Shores Planned District Advisory Board

meeting, 9 a.m., La Jolla Rec Center, Room 2, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org

■ Rotary Club of La Jolla

meeting, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Speaker Jim McNaughton, 33rd annual Dixieland Festival, (858) 456-0907■

Hatha Chair Yoga

, 12:30 p.m., Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657

■ Development Permit Review Committee

, 4 p.m., La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St., info@ lajollacpa.org■

Culture and Cuisine,

Lemlem Gebrehiwot’s class about four vegetarian dishes, 5:30 p.m., La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd, $30 members, $35 non-members, RSVP: (858) 459-0831

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Community Balance Class,

learn techniques to improve balance, walk safely and maximize independence, 6 p.m., Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108, (858) 456-2114

Wednesday, Nov. 14

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Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines

, 7:15 a.m., Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 Scenic Drive North, shender704@aol.com

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Game of Go Club

, 3 p.m., Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657

■ La Jolla Historical Society presents:

What are we fighting for, a living history of Eleanor Roosevelt during World War II,

7:30 p.m., St. James- by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 7846 Eads Ave., LJHS members $20, non- members $25, students $10, lajollahistory.org

Thursday, Nov. 15

■ American Legion — La Jolla Post 275, guest speaker

Carl Dustin

, 6:30 p.m., The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro, $20 includes dinner and parking, RSVP to gpockels408@att.net

■ Preschool story time and crafts

, 10:30 a.m., Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657

■ Chamber Concert Series featuring

baritone Nathan Gunn

, 7:30 p.m., Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., $45 members, $50 non-members, (858) 454-5872

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Canvas Design and Wine with Dottie Stanley

, 5 p.m., La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd, $40 members, $45 non-members, RSVP: (858) 459-0831

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Poetry workshop

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

■ Cooking with “The Kitchen Shrink,”

easy holiday side dishes

, 5 p.m., La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $35 members, $45 non-members, RSVP: (858) 459-0831

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La Jolla Town Council November Sunsetter

, 5 p.m., Beaumont’s, 5662 La Jolla Blvd., hors d’oeuvres and happy hour specials, (858) 454-1444

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