RECENT HEADLINES AND NEWS

December 2008

In this edition:


 Friday, December 12: Special Holiday Art Party
Painting the Roses Red
When: Friday, December 12
Time: 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Supervisor Mirkarimi's office, Room 282 at City Hall

For the months of November and December, we are combining the monthly art parties into a single holiday party on Friday, December 12th. Please join us. The show will consist of installations and photographs by Bill Basquin and the duo of Elizabeth Deters and Andrea Slattery. Three artists come together to inspire social change through art. The show is curated by Eunice Kim and Katie Sherman, who are participants in the 2008 Curatorial Internship Program at MISSION 17, a not-for-profit center for visual culture.

Accessibility Information: City Hall is accessible to persons using wheelchairs and other disabilities. The Van Ness Avenue Entrance is closed at 5pm each day. The entrances to City Hall that are open after 5:00 pm are the Grove Street and the Polk Street / Carlton B. Goodlett Entrances. The Polk Street / Carlton B. Goodlett entrance is accessible via a ramp and a wheelchair lift. All of the other City Hall entrances are accessible via ramp.

Wednesday, December 17: Public Hearing on the Police Effectiveness Review
On Wednesday, December 17th at 6 pm, the Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee and the Police Commission will hold a joint meeting to review the Police Effectiveness Review. This report is the first comprehensive organizational assessment ever conducted of the SFPD. We would like to thank those of you who attended the recent community workshops on the organization assessment. Over one hundred members of the community came to the workshops to hear the draft recommendations and participate in small discussion groups.

For a quick overview of the report, see this two-page summary (PDF). Detailed reports are available at sfpolicereview.org/documents.shtml. For more information on the Police Effectiveness Review, go to www.sfpolicereview.org, call 554-5297, or email info@sfpolicereview.org.

District 5 Transportation Townhall Recap
We would like to thank everyone who attended the December 3rd townhall meeting on transportation issues in District 5. We'd like to also thank the staff of the MTA who attended, including representatives from the Transportation Effectiveness Project, as well as representatives from the Park Rangers, the Park and Richmond police stations, the Academy of Sciences, the Conservatory of Flowers, the Botanical Gardens, and the Golden Gate Park concourse garage. Here is a summary of a few of the issues:

- Traffic in the Golden Gate Park Concourse and Inner Sunset: We are organizing a follow-up meeting devoted solely to this issue. Rec and Park is already working on making improvements to deal with the overwhelming interest in the new Academy of Sciences. Issues to be discussed will include pedestrian safety improvements, better coordination with the museums, improvements to traffic flow into the garage, additional signage to indicate when the garage is full, possible changes to Kezar Drive across the Alvord Bridge.
- 6 Parnassus: The fate of the 6 Parnassus is yet to be determined. A number of people spoke strongly in its defense. This was the one route that the MTA Board of Directors asked for further study on. The TEP's environmental review will study both the current 6 route and the TEP's recommendations. As a result, there will be no changes to the 6 Parnassus for at least another six to nine months. Supervisor Mirkarimi remains committed to preserving the existing 6 Parnassus.
- 36 Teresita: The 36 will switch from full-size bus service to smaller van service, which will be less disruptive, more maneuverable, and more efficient.
- N Judah: The TEP calls for a 20% increase in N Judah service during peak hours. It also calls for consolidating stops and providing better amenities at the stops.

We have passed on all of the written questions that were submitted to the MTA. We will publish their responses to the questions online and post the link in a future newsletter. The photo is from coverage by the San Francisco Citizen blog.

Board Passes extension of affordable housing funding for the Western Addition
In a unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors passed legislation sponsored by Supervisor Mirkarimi extending the tax increment funding for affordable housing in the Western Addition A-2 redevelopment area. The state legislature amended the redevelopment law in 1978 to begin to address the abuse that destroyed affordable housing and gentrified neighborhoods by requiring that Redevelopment agencies replace the demolished housing.

In order to allow redevelopment agencies to continue to fulfill that obligation, state law permits the Board of Supervisors to extend the authority of the Redevelopment Agency to continue to collect the tax increment after the expiration of the redevelopment plan. Supervisor Mirkarimi sponsored the requisite legislation but required that the tax increment funding coming out of the Western Addition be reinvested in building affordable housing in the Western Addition.

Supervisor Mirkarimi sponsors Resolution requesting the State Legislature institute a "Do Not Mail" Registry
More than 100 billion pieces of junk mail are delivered annually and account for 51,584,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas annually. Moreover, 44% of Junk mail goes to landfill unopened, and public opinion polling since 1991 has consistently shown that 80-90 % of the public dislike junk mail and would take action to reduce it if they could.

To that end, Supervisor Mirkarimi has introduced a resolution at the request of Forest Ethics to assist in their campaign to have California establish a "do not mail" registry similar to the national "do not call" registry. The Board of Supervisors will vote on the resolution next Tuesday, December 16th. To get more involved in the campaign to reduce junk mail, contact Forest Ethics.

Parking Sensors Trial Coming to Hayes Valley

The MTA is starting a two month test of 70 parking sensors and 20 roadway sensors in Hayes Valley. These sensors simply gather data. There is no change to parking rates. SFpark is the MTA's new approach to parking management. It will test new technologies and strategies to better manage parking to make it easier to find a parking place, reduce congestion, improve Muni reliability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The sensors will help evaluate the effect of any changes to how parking is managed. The parking sensors measure parking demand and availability in the area. The roadway sensors will measure traffic volumes and speeds.

The sensors will be installed in the following locations:
- Hayes between Laguna and Gough
- Octavia between Hayes and Grove
- Laguna between Hayes and Linden
- Linden between Laguna and Octavia

Questions or comments?
Please contact the MTA at 503-2060 or sfpark@sfmta.com.

Looking for a Job?

Work for the YMCA
The San Francisco YMCA has a number of job openings, ranging from Truancy Intervention Case Managers to Math Tutors to Lifeguards. For information go to www.ymcasf.org/hr/opportunities.html.

Andronico's
Andronico's grocery is hiring for a number of positions at the Irving Street location, as well as their other locations around the Bay Area. For information, go to www.andronicos.com/jobs/.

City Jobs
The City is always hiring for a wide variety of positions. For information on City employment openings click here. This page contains lists of job openings, information on Civil Service examinations, and a variety of other useful information on finding work.

SFPD
The SFPD is continuously hiring qualified applicants. Applicants must be over twenty-one years old, have a valid driver's license, must be US citizens, must have graduated high School or equivalent, and must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor which would prohibit possession of a firearm. For more information or to apply, contact the Department of Human Resources at 44 Gough St, San Francisco. Applications are also available on-line at www.sfgov.org/police or at governmentjobs.com.

Do You Know of Other Job Openings?
Please let us know and we'll include them in next month's newsletter. Email us at mirkarimistaff@sfgov.org or call the office at 554-7630.

 

Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 11: Divisadero Corridor Art Walk
Time: 6 PM until late
Location: Divisadero from Eddy to Haight Streets
Following on the success of the first Divisadero Art Walk in October, the Divisadero Corridor Merchants are again decorating their walls with original local art and giving discounts on food, drinks and merchandise. Merchants all along Divisadero from Eddy to Haight Streets are participating including: Frankee Uno, Blue Jay Cafe, Big Umbrella, B's BBQ, Mini Bar, Still Life, Bar 821, Cafe Abir, Fly Bar, Candy Bar, Perish Trust, Plant it Earth, Mojo Cafe, Ziryab Grill, Madrone Lounge, Country Cheese Co., On the Corner, The Other Shop, Metro Kathmandu, The Page, Little Chihuahua, Yoga Garden, Enlightenment, CC Rider. Join us for a night of fun, food and art!

Thursday, December 11 and Thursday, January 8: Mo' Magic Community Meeting
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: AAACC 3rd Floor, 762 Fulton at Webster
Mo'Magic is a collaboration of organizations, city agencies and community members working together to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families in the Western Addition.
Contact: Sheryl Davis at Sheryl.Davis@sfgov.org.

Thursday, December 11 and Thursday, January 8: John Muir PTA Meeting
Time: 9 AM & 6:30 PM
Location: John Muir Elementary, 380 Webster at Oak
Join faculty, students, parents and concerned community members as we partner to assure quality education for all children.
Contact: 626-6120 or g.baugh@sbcglobal.net.

Thursday, December 11: SF Gray Panthers - Protest the Death of the Community Budget
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Civic Center Plaza, South West Green
The Mayor is implementing mid-year budget cuts, asking for over a third of the $75 million budget deficit to come from the health department. Come and join us in a mock funeral for the budgets of these programs that are being cut. We will hold the service on the lawn across from city hall, and then have a procession to the mayor's office to deliver a list of possible alternative cuts that would not jeopardize our health care system and people's lives.
Contact: graypantherssf.igc.org

Thursday, December 11: Mary McAleese, President of Ireland
Time: 10 AM
Location: University of San Francisco, McLaren Conference Center, 2130 Fulton Street
Ceremony honoring the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. She will be granted an honorary doctorate and will give a major address. Sponsors: USF's Office of the President, Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Services and the Common Good, University Ministry, Center for the Pacific Rim and the Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning.
Contact and RSVP: http://www.usfca.edu/mccarthycenter

Thursday, December 11: 4th Annual San Francisco Women's Holiday Party
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Location: Suede Lounge, 383 Bay Street
Emerge California, Good Ol' Girls, NARAL Pro Choice California, National Women's Political Caucus San Francisco (NWPC-SF), NOW-SF, Planned Parenthood Golden Gate, and San Francisco Women's Political Committee (SFWPC) invite you to celebrate the year's holiday season.
Contact: Sueanne McNeil Biotti at sueanne@sfwpc.org

Thursday, December 11: HANC - Mt. Sutro Trails and Slideshow
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street
Monthly meeting. Craig Dawson of the Mt. Sutro Stewards will present a proposal for the re-establishment of Stanyan Street trail corridor from Cole Valley providing the community access to the 61-acre UCSF Mt. Sutro Open Space Reserve and connect to the already restored upper section of the Historic Trail.
Contact: www.hanc-sf.org

Thursday, December 11: Magician Al Fodor
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM
Location: Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave (at Irving)
Witness wonderful tricks and amazing feats with magician Al Fodor!

Saturday, December 13: Kimochi's Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street
Parking is available. Kimochi will also be running a shuttle service to/from Japantown's Peace Plaza (Post & Buchanan). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Kimochi, Inc.'s programs and services.
Contact: (415) 931-2294 or www.kimochi-inc.org.

Saturday, December 13: Japantown Cleanup
Time: 9 AM - Noon
Location: Peace Plaza, Post and Buchanan
National JACL and the Japantown Task Force are hosting a neighborhood cleanup service event, which starts at 9:00 am and will be followed by a focus group session at 12:00pm to kickstart Project Community, a summer program in development for high school students to reconnect with Japantown and explore concepts of identity, community, as well as how policy decisions are made and impact the neighborhood and community.
Contact Tim Koide at 921-5445 or e-mail mbr@jacl.org.

Saturday, December 13: Outdoor Holiday Concert
Time: 1 PM
Location: Gene Suttle Plaza (aka Safeway Plaza), Fillmore at O'Farrell
Performed by the New Liberation Church Choir

Saturday, December 13: Indie Mart
Time: 11 Am - 4 PM
Location: The Independent, 628 Divisadero
A collection of locally made, vintage stores, live silk screening, sweet sounds, eats and drinks.
Info: .

Sunday, December 14: Healthcare Potluck - State Senator Mark Leno
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Location: St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street @ Geary
Presentation by State Senator Mark Leno on the 2009 Campaign for Universal Healthcare minus the Insurance Industry. Mark Leno will be the new principle author of SB 840. Enjoy the potluck and discover where you can help with the campaign for universal healthcare. Sponsored by Single Payer Now and the California Universal Health Care Education Project.
Contact: www.singlepayernow.net or dbechler@value.net or 415-695-7891

Tuesday, December 16: AT&T Sidewalk Communication Boxes Community Meeting
Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: TBD
A meeting for the District 5 community to learn about AT&T's plans to install new communication boxes on San Francisco sidewalks.

Wednesday, December 17: Upper Haight DPW Eco-Blitz
Time: 10 AM
Location: Haight between Stanyan and Central
As part of the The Community Corridors Partnership Program, DPW will be cleaning the upper Haight include flushing sidewalks, cleaning and filling tree basins, steamcleaning City cans, education of City Codes, code enforcement and picking up litter.
Contact: Peachy Mathias at 641-2643.

Wednesday, December 17: Hayes Valley Community Partners Food Box Assembly
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: 691 Hayes
Low-income families and youth benefit from the activities of Hayes Valley Community Partners. Help assemble food boxes. Donations and volunteers needed.
Contact: 921-4195.

Wednesday, December 17: Hayward Rec-Connect YMCA Coca and Cookies
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Hayward Rec-Connect, 1016 Laguna at Golden Gate
All are welcome.
Contact: Melissa Langness at 756-9869 or Cherease Coats at 292-2018.

Wednesday, December 17: Public Hearing on the SFPD Organization Assessment Report
Time: 6 PM
Location: City Hall
Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee and the Police Commission will hold a joint meeting to review the Comprehensive Organization Assessment of the San Francisco Police Department.
Contact: www.sfpolicereview.org or info@sfpolice.review.org or 415-554-5297

Thursday, December 18: Preschool Videos
Time: 10:30 AM – 11 AM
Location: Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave (at Irving)
Holiday videos that preschoolers will enjoy!

Thursday , December 18: Hayes Valley Community Partners Food Box Assembly and Delivery
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
Location: 691 Hayes
Low-income families and youth benefit from the activities of Hayes Valley Community Partners. Help assemble food boxes. Donations, volunteers, and drivers needed.
Contact: 921-4195.

Thursday, December 18: Jingle Bells Holiday Concert
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: Brahma Kumaris Center, 401 Baker Street at Hayes
The evening is designed for families and friends to enjoy a night of reflection and song. Fun activities for children and light appetizers provided.

Thursday , December 18: Hayes Valley Community Partners Food Box Delivery
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
Location: 691 Hayes
Low-income families and youth benefit from the activities of Hayes Valley Community Partners. Help deliver food boxes.
Contact: 921-4195.

Saturday, December 20: 7th Annual Community Partners United Community Holiday Celebration
Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
Location: African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street Suite #300
Community members are welcome for an afternoon of food, entertainment and conversation.
Contact: 922-2049.

Saturday, December 20: Holiday Mochi (Rice) Pounding Ceremonies
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Japantown Peace Plaza, Post and Buchanan;
Kagami Kai hosts the traditional seasonal celebration involving making rice cakes that signify good fortune and happiness.
Contact: 567-4573.

Saturday, December 20: Holiday Theatrical Musical "The Reason For The Season"
Time: 5 PM
Location: 1100 Divisadero Street @ Eddy Street
Performed by the New Liberation Church Choir & Actors. Refreshments served.

Saturday, December 20: Light Up the Night for LGBTIQ Equality
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Location: Union Square
Join The Impact calls for a nationwide peaceful candlelight vigil. A silent/singing remembrance of the rights once existing for 18,000 marriages and a public honoring of the rights that will one day be available to everyone.
Contact: jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/San+Francisco

Friday, December 26: Kuwanzaa Umoja (Unity)
Friday, December 26: Kuwanzaa Umoja (Unity)
Time: 12 at City Hall, 7 - 9 at Bethel AME Church
Location: City Hall and Bethel AME Church, 916 Laguna

Saturday, December 27: Holiday Mochi (Rice) Pounding Ceremonies
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Japantown Peace Plaza, Post and Buchanan;
Kagami Kai hosts the traditional seasonal celebration involving making rice cakes that signify good fortune and happiness.
Contact: 567-4573.

Sunday, December 28: Kuwanzaa Ujima (collective work and responsibility)
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Location: Ella Hill Hutch, 1050 McAllister

Monday, December 29: Kuwanzaa Ujima (cooperative economics)
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: Buchanan YMCA, 1530 Buchanan

Monday, December 29: Free Chamber Orchestra Performance
Time: 7 PM
Location: Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness
Leading Ladies: Amanda King, vocalist, Robin Sharp, violinist Gwen Mok, pianist
Information: http://sfchamberorchestra.org/concerts.html

Tuesday, December 30: Kuwanzaa Nia (Purpose)
Time: 6 PM reception, 7 PM program
Location: African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street Suite #300

Wednesday, December 31: Kuwanzaa Kuumba (creativity)
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: Fillmore Jazz Heritage Center, 1330 Fillmore

Wednesday, December 31: Fireworks!
Time: late
Location: The Embarcadero, or anywhere you can see the Embarcadero (fog willing)

Thursday, January 1: Kuwanzaa Imani (faith)
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: King/Garvey Cooperative, 1680 Eddy

Saturday, January 3: Buena Vista Park Volunteer Day
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Meet at the BVPark Childrens Playground, above Buena Vista West at Waller Street.

Saturday, January 3: Mt. Sutro Stewards Volunteer Day in the UCSF Mt. Sutro Open Space Reserve
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Location: Meet at the Woods Building parking lot at 100 Medical Center Way.

Monday, January 5: Asian/American Modern Art: Shifting Currents, 1900-1970
Time: 7 AM – 8 PM
Location: Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave (at Irving)
Please join us for a docent lecture and slide-show on the current De Young Museum exhibition of art by Asian Americans.

Thursday, January 8: Hearing on Bike Plan Environmental Impact Report
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Room 400
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the San Francisco Bike Plan. Call 558-6422 the week of the hearing for a recorded message giving a more specific time of when this item will be heard.

Saturday, January 10: Urban Composting
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Garden for the Environment, 7th Ave at Lawton Street
Winter can be a great time to start a new compost pile or to jump start one that just isn't breaking down. Join Garden For the Environment for a fun, hands-on workshop teaching basic methods of both backyard and worm composting! Compost is a rich soil amendment that will greatly benefit your garden plants, houseplants, and the environment, by diverting compostable material from the landfill. Learn how to turn those food scraps or fallen leaves into "gardeners black gold". Rot on!
To pre-register, please call (415) 731-5627, or email info@gardenfortheenvironment.org.

Ongoing

Every Monday: Munchkin Music & Art
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm
Location: Hayward Rec-Connect, 1016 Laguna at Golden Gate
For ages 2 to 5. Music by Jim the Musician.
Contact: Melissa Langness at 756-9869 or Cherease Coats at 292-2018.

Every Tuesday: Supa Sick Wid It Turf Dance Class
Time: 4 – 5 PM
Location: Buchanan YMCA Dance Studio, 1530 Buchanan St.
Free for Western Addition/ Fillmore youth ages 10-18 years old. RSVP by emailing supasickwidit05@aim.com.

Every Tuesday: Family Storytime
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Locations: Park Library Meeting Room, 1833 Page St. (near Cole)
Stories and songs for children of all ages.

First Tuesday, January 6: Free Admission to the de Young
Time: 9:30 am -5:15 pm
Location: Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
Information: http://www.famsf.org/deyoung/visiting/index.asp

Second Tuesday, January 13: Park Police Station & Haight Community & Provider Forum
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Park Police Station, 1899 Waller Street, at Kezar
This is a forum for neighbors and service providers to meet, greet, eat and share community information and resources. Refreshments provided and movie tickets raffle prize. To RSVP or for more information contact: Olivia Swilley at 415-668-0494, ext. 306.

Third Tuesday of the Month, December 16: Taraval Police Station Community Meeting
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Ave.

Every Wednesday: Lawn Bowling Lessons
Time: Noon
Location: San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club in Golden Gate Park near Sharon Meadow and the Carousel.
Lessons are available every Wednesday at noon or at any specific time by appointment with any designated Club Instructor. Further information on lessons is posted on the front of the Clubhouse.
Contact: Call 487-8787 or see their website.

Every Wednesday: Young Mothers United, support group for Formerly Incarcerated Young Mothers
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Call Cria at the Center for Young Women's Development for location.
Learn about your rights young mother and community resources. Free food and childcare, and earn $25 dollars for every workshop.
Contact: Cria, 415-703-8800

First Wednesday of the Month, January 7: District 5 Together
Time: 7-9PM
Location: Northern Police Community Room, 1125 Fillmore (at Turk), parking.
Contact info: www.sf5together.org

Third Wednesday of the Month, December 17: Free Admission to the Academy of Sciences
Time: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Location: Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Drive
"Wachovia Wednesdays" is the third Wednesday of every month and gives you free admission (normally $24.95) to the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.
Information: http://www.calacademy.org

Every Thursday: Infant/Toddler Lapsit
Time:10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Park Library, 1833 Page St. (near Cole)
Songs, rhymes and stories for ages birth-3.

Every Thursday: Preschool Storytime
Time:11:30 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Location: Park Library, 1833 Page St. (near Cole)
Featuring books, rhymes and songs.

Every Thursday: Preschool Events at Sunset Library
Time:10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Sunset Library, 1305 18th Ave. (at Irving)
Activities including stories, videos, and yoga.

Second Thursday, December 11: North Police Station Community Meeting
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore
Work with police, city attorney & district attorney's offices to find permanent solutions to ongoing safety issues.
Contact: Sgt Bill Griffin at 614-3400 or Bill.Griffin@sfgov.org.

Second Thursday, December 11: Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Park Library, 1833 Page St. (near Cole)
Non-members are welcome to attend and participate without voting, and new members may vote or run for office after one month's membership standing.

Second and Fourth Thursday: Healing Circle for the Soul Support Group
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 2595 San Jose Ave between Geneva and 19th Ave

Every Saturday: Fillmore Farmers Market
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM, with live jazz starting at 10:30 AM
Location: O'Farrell Street at Fillmore Street
The Fillmore Center Plaza construction is finished at last, so the jazz bands have moved back to the market. Come enjoy the tunes on the newly remodeled plaza. And the market is now operating year round! EBT and WIC-FMNP coupons gladly accepted. For more information call 1-800-949-FARM or go to www.pcfma.com.

Every Saturday: Hip Hop dance Class
Time: 1pm-3pm
Where: Hayward Playground RecConnect (Laguna and Golden Gate)
Hip-Hop dance class for all ages, sponsored by RecConnect. For information contact Jerry Jack at 415-292-2018 or Melissa Langness at 415-756-9869, mlangness@ymcasf.org.

Every Sunday: Divisadero Farmers' Market
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Location: Divisadero and Grove

Every Saturday: Infant/Toddler Lapsit
Time: 11 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave (at Irving)
Enjoy, stories, lapjogs, fingerplays, rhymes and songs with your little one!

Garden Park Work Parties

Alamo Square Gardening - Monthly gardening, every 3rd Saturday from 9:30 AM-1 PM.
Contact: Emmett Gilman at 415.674.9580.

Alvord Lake Cleanup - Monthly cleanup, Saturday, December 20 from 9 AM to noon.
Even if you can only work an hour, please join your neighbors in sprucing up this key community green space under the supervision of Recreation and Park staff. If you plan to attend, please send your name and contact number to Karen Crommie at kcrommie@aol.com or leave a message at 431-1414. Be sure to bring gloves & dress in layers.
Contact: Karen Crommie: kcrommie@aol.com or 431-1414.

Buena Vista Park - Monthly cleanup, every 1st Saturday, from 9:00 AM – noon.
Contact: Richard Magary, of Buena Vista Neighborhood Association (BVNA), and Friends of Buena Vista Park (FoBVP) at BVNA@ix.netcom.com

Duboce Park - Monthly cleanup, every 2nd Saturday, from 10am - 1pm.
Contact: Rose Gillen at rosegillen@sbcglobal.net

Haight-Ashbury Stewards Every Wednesday from 9:30 am to noon
Contact: Nature in the City, 415-564.4107 for details and check www.natureinthecity.org/haightashburystewards.php.
The weekly work parties do habitat restoration in the Haight.

Koshland Park - Monthly Cleanup, for more information,
Contact: Hayes Valley Neighborhood Parks Council, hvnparks@hotmail.com

Panhandle - Monthly clean-up, 2nd Saturday of the month.
Location: Fell and Ashbury aside the bulletin board next to restrooms
NOPNA and Panhandle Residents Association invites the community to come garden every second Saturday of the month. The park provides Gloves and tools or you can bring some of your own. Contact 415-346-1448, home@prosf.org.

Saturday, December 13: Patricia's Green Cleanup
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Friends and neighbors meet at Hayes & Octavia for park clean up. Tools, gloves, supplies, food & drink
provided for all.
Contact: Henry at 626-6906 or hostendo@dor.ca.gov

Life Project Seeking Leaders
Leaders in Future Environments (LIEF) Project is currently looking for potential mentors for the LIFE Project 2008 program year. LIFE Project is a prevention-based mentoring program that provides one-on-one mentoring, on-going support, and positive role models for youth impacted by parental incarceration. For more information contact Mailee Wong at 415-717-8404 or visit www.centerforce.org.

Become a volunteer at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.
The Volunteer Services Department at LHHRC is looking for the help of people in the community who go to help out. There are plenty of opportunities to make a difference in many different areas. For more info, call a Volunteer Services Coordinator: Linda Acosta 759-3333 or Cherrylyn Fernandes 759-3334.

Become a volunteer at the Annual Sunset Community Festival
Volunteers are needed for the festival itself and to help out with the fundraising arcade for the children to benefit the campaign to rebuild and redesign the Sunset Playground. If you are able to help out the day of the festival please contact Ron by email at ron@sfethos.com or call 664-5376.

 

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Office and Community Volunteers Needed
Supervisor Mirkarimi is looking for volunteers from the community to participate with the office in a wide variety of ways, such as:
  • Neighborhood-specific issues
  • Neighborhood outreach
  • constitutent services
  • Curating and organizing the monthly art parties
For above list please contact Vallie Brown vallie.brown@sfgov.org or (415) 554-7630.
  • Policy Research
  • Data entry
  • Office volunteers
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Press Relations
For above list please contact Rick Galbreath at (415) 554-6783 or rick.galbreath@sfgov.org

Volunteer Shifts: Monday to Friday. Four hour shifts are flexible between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

District 5 Community Clean-Up Coordinator Wanted
Are you passionate about cleaning up District 5? Help our office organize neighborhood clean-ups. Coordinate efforts between Supervisor Mirkarimi's Office, Department of Public Works, Recreation and Parks Department, and neighborhood groups.
Duties: Schedule dates, location, work scope and volunteers.
Hours: Minimum 15 hours per month of coordinating time in the office, and 3 to 5 hours for each Saturday a clean up day is scheduled.
Contact: Vallie Brown at vallie.brown@sfgov.org or Jeremy Pollock at jeremy.pollock@sfgov.org or call 415-554-7630.

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