5 Things to Know for Nov. 18-24 in La Jolla

Election Day 411

The special election for mayor of San Diego to replace the resigned and disgraced Bob Filner is Tuesday. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Patch sites in San Diego will have complete coverage.

Former Politician Visits La Jolla

Warwick's presents former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and his wife, New York Times bestselling author Callista Gingrich on Election Day (Tuesday) at 5 p.m. Newt will be signing copies of his new book Breakout, while Callista signs her children's book Yankee Doodle Dandy. Warwick's is located at 7812 Girard Ave. Visit www.warwicks.com for more ticket information.

La Valencia Wants a Sidewalk Cafe and Other Permits

The La Jolla Development Permit Review committee will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday at the La Jolla Recreation Center at 615 Prospect St. The committee will review applications from La Valencia Hotel for a sidewalk cafe, an apartment complex on the 6700 block of Neptune Place, and a permit for an addition on of a single family home on the 6100 block of Camino de la Costa. To see the full agenda online or print it out, click here.

Kick the Habit; Quit Smoking

Wanting to quit smoking? You can do it with company on Thursday, the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The society says tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US.

Dinner and a Movie (and Beer)

Theatergoers with a love for beer and delicious eats are invited to attend Foodie Fridays, where a ticket to select Playhouse performances also includes access to some of San Diego’s finest food trucks, plus a complimentary microbrew tasting. Foodie Fridays will be at the Playhouse on Friday. Find more information online.