May
13 — Treats with Mr. T, 6:30 p.m., Bay Park Elementary School, 2433 Denver St. (92110). An informal gathering for parents and community members to have a discussion with principal Eric Takeshita on school, community and district related issues. Contact: Eric Takeshita, principal, (619) 276-1471.
14 — City Attorney Candidate Forum, 6:30 p.m., University City High School, 6949 Genessee Ave. (92122). Sponsored by the La Jolla Village News, candidates will face off in advance of the June election.
15 — Conversation Cafe, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Montgomery Middle School, 2470 Ulric St. (92111). Join Rich Cansdale, Area 3 Superintendent, and staff from other Kearny Cluster schools in a discussion of issues that matter to students, parents and staff. One of a series of regularly scheduled area meetings. Contact: Dolores Marin, Area 3 Parent Service Specialist, (858) 627-7459.
19 -- Reception Opening San Diego High Student Art Exhibit at Spanish Village, 4-6 p.m., Gallery 21 in the Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place, Balboa Park. Reception opens the exhibit of art excellence at the San Diego High Educational Complex. Contact: Mary Bostwick, (619) 525-7455. Reception by invitation only. Exhibit runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 15-26; admission is free.
20-22 — Spring Dance Concert, 7 p.m., San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive, (92139). Concert showcases many different styles of choreography and levels of ability as advanced ensembles take the focus. Performances at 7 p.m. May 20, 21 and 22. Tickets are $6-10. Call (619) 475-8556 for information.
21 — Poetry Celebration, 5:30-7 p.m., Chollas-Mead Elementary School, 401 N.45th St. (92102). Community members are invited to attend as students recite their own thoughtful reflections. Contact: Carolanne Buguey, Principal (619) 262-7526.
22 — Patrick Henry High Football Program Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Souplantation, 6171 Mission Gorge Rd. (92120). Present the flyer 
at the 6171 Mission Gorge Road location only, purchase a meal and a beverage, and 15 percent of the sale goes to the Patriots football team.
27 — New Technology Celebration, 5:30-7 p.m., Fulton Elementary School, 7055 Skyline Dr. (92114). The opening of the new, 30-station Digital Music Lab and Recording Studio contains 30 iMac workstations and MIDI controllers along with a complete 256 track recording studio. Students will demonstrate the new technology, perform a live jazz concert, and show off music recordings and movies. See the video tour online. Contact: Gary Stokes, (619) 262-0777.
28 — Meet and Greet at Innovation Middle School, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the future Innovation Middle School (currently CPMA), 5095 Arvinels Ave. (92117). Join principal Harlan Klein and staff from the new Innovation Middle School as they tour the new site. Staff will share their ideas and vision for the technology based magnet school. Contact: Harlan Klein, Principal, (858) 273-0294.
28 – June 1 — Student Directed One-Act Plays, 7 p.m. SCPA Ole Kittleson Little Theatre, 2425 Dusk Drive, San Diego, CA 92139-2412. Advanced theatre students direct and perform in a selection of one-act plays. Tickets: $5-7, discounts for students/seniors/military/groups. Buy tickets at the school box office, by phone at (619) 475-8556, or online at www.scpa.sandi.net.
29 — Toler Elementary School 50th Birthday Celebration, 5-8 p.m., 3350 Baker Street (92117). Festivities include a science fair, silent auction, refreshments, music, and the burying of a time capsule. Contact: Harlan Klein, principal, (858) 273-0294
29 — Beginning Music Showcase, 6:30 p.m., Creative, Performing, and Media Arts (CPMA) Middle School, 5095 Arvinels (92117). Tickets are $3-4.
30 — Freese’s Spring Open House Festival, 6-7:30 p.m., Freese Elementary School, 8140 Greenlawn Dr. (92114). A showcase student work from throughout this school year will be on display, including at least one product from every student on campus, and a demonstration by each grade. Information: (619) 479-2727.
30 — Intermediate and Advanced Music and Film Showcase, 6:30 p.m., Creative, Performing, and Media Arts (CPMA) Middle School, 5095 Arvinels (92117). Tickets are $3-4.
31 — Family Sports Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Freese Elementary School, 8140 Greenlawn Dr. (92114). The whole family can enjoy, play and learn on Freese’s playgrounds on Sports Day. Basketball, soccer, a fitness circuit, races, other physically active games will be available. There’ are also health and information stations, plus time to refuel at lunch. Partner Lava Sport and Fitness will be helping make it a great day. Information: (619) 479-2727.
31 — Western Day Community Carnival, 3-7 p.m., Bay Park Elementary School, 2433 Denver St. (92110). Sponsored by the Bay Park PTA, this family friendly community event will include games and activities for all ages, a Western barbecue and other activities.
June
4 — 6: Spring Music Concert, 7 p.m., Florence Johnson Grand Theatre, School of Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Drive, (92139). SCPA's vocal and instrumental ensembles are featured in three nights of live music -- a different line-up each evening. Ticket prices $6-10; discounts for students/seniors/military/groups, on sale at the school box office, by phone at (619) 475-8556, or online at www.scpa.sandi.net.
6 — Annual Spring Concert @ Mira Mesa High School for Madrigals, Concert Choir and String Orchestra, 7 p.m., auditorium, Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Rd. (92126. Tickets are $8 and are available at the door. For information call Mr. Wuertz @ (858) 566-2262 x4405
11 — 12: Spring Dance Production, 6:30 p.m., Creative, Performing, and Media Arts (CPMA) Middle School, 5095 Arvinels (92117). Tickets are $3-4.
12 — Treats with Mr. T, 6:30 p.m., Bay Park Elementary School, 2433 Denver St. (92110). An informal gathering for parents and community members to have a discussion with principal Eric Takeshita on school, community and district related issues. Contact: Eric Takeshita, principal, (619) 276-1471.
16 — Last Day of School, traditional calendar schools.
Ongoing Events
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
The San Diego Parent University is offering free parenting classes from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Street (92110). The classes help parents to help their children succeed academically and to develop and enhance positive behavior. For information, contact Elneda Shannon at eshannon@sandi.net or Bea Fernandez at bfernandez@sandi.net, or call (619) 293-4431.
Every Thursday
Farmer’s Market, 3-7 p.m., de Portola Middle School, 11010
Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (92124). Thursday evening certified farmer’s market benefits the DePortola Middle School Foundation.
Nearly two dozen vendors are expected. Call (858) 272-7054 for details.
Every Saturday
Scripps Ranch Farmers Market and Art Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary
School, 10380 Spring Canyon Rd. (92131). Contact: Bev Cassity, (858) 586-7933,
srfarmersmarket@aol.com, or visit
www.scrippsranchfarmersmarket.com.
La Jolla Elementary Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, La Jolla Elementary School, 1111 Marine St., La Jolla (92037). The school’s upper playground becomes a colorful, friendly and certified farmer’s market every week. Live music, colorful and creative artisans, diverse food court, fruit, vegetables and flowers. Proceeds benefit La Jolla Elementary School. Information: school office, (858) 454-7196; market hotline, (858) 454-1699.
