May
1 — Multicultural Festival, 5-6:30 p.m., Zamorano Fine Arts Academy, 2655 Casey St. (92139). Entertainment, displays of student artwork and multicultural foods will welcome students, parents, staff and community members to this unique school. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., entertainment from 5-6:30 p.m. For more info, call (619) 267-8007, ext. 4058.
2-4 – “Oliver,” Lewis Middle School, 5170 Greenbrier Ave. (92120). Production includes Lewis students, community members, parents, and families, in collaboration with the school’s business partners. Contact: M.C. Patton, Vice Principal, Lewis Middle School, (619) 583-3233, ext. 2220.
2 — Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eugene Brucker Education Center, Annex 9 Testing Room, 4100 Normal Street (92103) Just in time for Mother’s Day, talented district artisans will have their handicrafts for sale to benefit the Education Center Building Committee.
3 — Swap Meet benefiting Birney PTA, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Birney Academy of International Studies, 4345 Campus Ave. (92103). Buyers, sellers welcome. Free for buyers, sellers spaces $15 shaded/$10 un-shaded (canopies welcome) and available on a first-come, first served basis. Contact: Birney PTA at ptabirney@yahoo.com. See Flyer 
for more info.
3 — Cancelled. Will be Rescheduled. Mira Mesa High School Madrigals Choir Fundraiser, Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, 92121. Wonderful evening for a good cause includes dinner, concert and silent auction; tickets, $10 (available at the door). Contact: Robert Wuertz, Director of Choral Activities, Mira Mesa High School, (858) 566-2262 x4405.
4 – Benefit for Jane Johnson Fund which has contributed more than $250,000 to programs for students with severe medical and orthopedic disabilities, 4-8 p.m., Riverwalk Golf Course, 1150 Fashion Valley Road, San Diego (92108). It’s the third annual benefit, called “A Swinging Good Time.” Proceeds will continue to fund specially designed multi-sensory environments, called “Jane's Rooms,” which are up and running at nine schools in the San Diego Unified School District. For event or sponsorship information, contact Jennifer Hunt at 619-840-2699 or jhunt@sandi.net. Open to the public.
6 — Day of the Teacher Celebration, 4:30-6:30 p.m., De Portola Middle School, 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (92124). More than 150 school site Teachers of the Year will be honored along with the three 2008-09 district Teachers of the Year -- elementary, middle and high school levels.
8 -- End-of-Year Community Recognition Event, 4-6 p.m., Nautilus Pavilion, Sea World San Diego, 500 Sea World Drive. Annual event saluting San Diego Unified’s community partners -- businesses and individuals that help with their time, experience and money to educate San Diego’s next generation. Contact: Janet Deleney, Community Relations Director, (619) 725-5592. Not open to the public.
8 — Open house, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Bay Park Elementary School, 2433 Denver St. (92110). Spring open house... an invitation for the community to see what’s going on at Bay Park School. Open to the public. Contact: Eric Takeshita, principal, (619) 276-1471. (Rescheduled from April 17).
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.
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.
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 — 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 — 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.
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.
