Miscellany

The British Isles Genealogical Research Association will host its Annual British Tea, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29, Joyce Beers Community Center, Vermont Street just north of University Avenue. There will also be a presentation on “The Question of Surnames in Genealogy.” Cost: $5. Reservations are necessary by Friday. Information: (619) 583-8352.

San Diego Association of Black Journalists will hold its fourth annual Scholarship Reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, National University's Spectrum Academic Center, 9388 Lightwave Ave. Cost: $35. NBC News Correspondent Kevin Corke will be the guest speaker. Cost: $35. Information or tickets: Jerry McCormick at (619) 293-1035.

Meetings

Point Loma Peninsula Republican Women, 10:30 a.m. today, Coco's Restaurant, 3821 Sports Arena Blvd. Bill King, a retired Border Patrol agent, will be the speaker. A no-host lunch will follow.

San Diego Independent Scholars, 7:30 p.m. today, Chancellor's Complex, Room 111A, University of California San Diego. Gabriel Jackson will give a presentation about his research on Juan Negrin, wartime prime minister of the Spanish Republic. Information: (619) 224-5664.

Support Groups

Parkinson's Resource Organization, 7 to 9 p.m. today, Scripps Mende Well Being, 4305 La Jolla Village Drive. The topic will be sleep apnea and Parkinson's. Reservations are requested. Information: (877) 775-4111.

Parents Without Partners, an organization devoted to the needs of single parents and their children, will hold a new member orientation, 6 p.m. tomorrow in La Mesa. Reservations are necessary. Information: www.pwpsandiego.org.

FYI is compiled by Hannah Hui. Send items at least 10 days before desired publication date to: FYI, The San Diego Union-Tribune, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112-0191. E-mail: hannah.hui@uniontrib.com. Questions: (619) 293-2260.