SOUTH COUNTY HAPPENINGS

City councils

Chula Vista, 5 p.m. Tuesday; Coronado, 4 p.m. Tuesday; Imperial Beach, 6 p.m. Wednesday; National City, 6 p.m. Tuesday

School boards

Chula Vista Elementary School District, 6 p.m. Wednesday; Coronado Unified School District, 4 p.m. Thursday; San Ysidro School District, 5 p.m. Thursday; South Bay Union School District (Imperial Beach), 6 p.m. Thursday

Classics 4 Kids at Chula Vista library

Classics 4 Kids is hosting a free family concert series on intermittent Saturdays at the Chula Vista Library Civic Center Branch. The first concert will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, open to all ages.

The theme will be “Pattern Play Trio” in which the musicians will connect patterns in music to math, science, and language arts. The library is at Chula Vista Library Civic Center Branch Auditorium, 365 F St.

Gun owners group of South County to meet

San Diego County Gun Owners will host its January 2023 monthly membership meeting for South County from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at La Bella Pizza, 373 Third Ave., Chula Vista. The meeting is free and open to the public; guests are welcome. Topics will include updates on education and advocacy efforts, gun safety classes, recent legal rulings and the county’s recent “Gun Violence Reduction Listening Sessions.” Visit www.sandiegocountygunowners.com.

Black College Expo coming

Jan. 26 to San Diego

On-the-spot college acceptances and scholarships will be part of the 2023 Black College Expo, set for Jan. 26 at Bayview Baptist Church in San Diego. High school juniors and seniors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend the free expo, hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education with the National College Resources Foundation. The event takes place from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the church, 6134 Pastor Timothy J Winter St., San Diego. The expo will include representatives from more than 20 historically black colleges and universities. Students can learn about education options and possibly receive a scholarship or on-the-spot college admission. There will also be seminars on financial aid, internships and other topics. Students, families and education professionals are asked to reserve to bit.ly/3vqsd2g. Students are encouraged to bring at least 10 copies of their transcripts. ACT or SAT test scores are also welcome. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must submit an essay of 500 words or less on “Why is a college education important to me?” at bit.ly/3viob1e. Submission deadline is Monday. Call (877) 427-4100 or visit blackcollegeexpo.com.

Help needed for annual homeless count

San Diego County residents can learn about the lives of the homeless in their neighborhoods by taking part in the annual point-in-time count on Jan. 26. The count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which uses the data as part of a funding formula for homeless programs. Last year’s count was conducted by about 1,400 volunteers with the Regional Task Force on Homelessness. The count is conducted before dawn, with most volunteers gathering at 4 a.m. Volunteers can expect a four-hour commitment as they count people and conduct interviews. The count is not considered exact and is believed to miss a number of homeless people, but it can reveal important information. An increase in homeless seniors led to the creation of a committee to examine the issue, while an increase in homeless youths led to the task force receiving a grant for youthfocused programs. For more on the count, visit bit.ly/3grtmw8. Register to volunteer at sandiego.pointintime.info.

Chamber hosts ribbon-cutting at florist

Petals by Jenc hosts a ribbon-cutting with the National City Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday . The floral shop is at 2424 Hoover Ave., Suite J, National City. Call (619) 773-6333.

Lamplighters present

‘The Revlon Girl’

Lamplighters Community Theatre presents “The Revlon Girl,” a play about the 1966 mining disaster of Aberfan, Wales, that killed 144 people. “The Revlon Girl” explores grief, redemption, and what it is to move forward toward a different type of future.

Performances run through Feb. 5. Tickets are $25 general admission; $22 for students/ seniors/military. Group rates available. Visit lamplighterslamesa.com or call (619) 303-5092 and leave a detailed message. The theater is at 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa.

Car-seat safety checks offered in Chula Vista

The Chula Vista Fire Department offers free car seat installation checks twice monthly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Macy’s parking lot at the Otay Ranch Town Center. The next check is on Saturday. Bring the car seat and learn proper installation from a nationally certified technician. Chula Vista Fire Paramedic Ben Harris is offering the service in an effort to reduce injury or worse from improperly installed car seats. No registration needed.

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