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RECENT HEADLINES AND NEWS
In this edition:
Dear Friends,
A quick message: We are all outraged by the surge of crime and violence in our district and citywide. Frankly, I'm consumed by it. I've been pushing for a stepped-up response that goes beyond triage from those who are in charge of law
enforcement, that being the Mayor, SFPD, and the District Attorney. For example, unlike other cities, San Francisco doesn't practice a well defined nor accountable community policing strategy. Despite institutional resistance I want this
changed. (See this
Boston Globe article for a description of successful community policing.) As a consequence in part, I'm very concerned about the lack of arrests and prosecutions of crime, in particular violent crime.
Concurrently, there needs to be a heightened expectation of violence prevention programming - it doesn't do any good if funds and programs aren't reaching the intended audience or producing the desired outcomes. The City and the
organizations it contracts with share responsibility. What we need is better on site organizing.
As we've seen before, public pressure can help make the difference. I encourage you to hold neighborhood meetings that invite key officials; establish neighborhood watch groups, and make your voices heard to the Mayor, Chief of Police, DA,
and Housing Authority, among others. And as always, please feel free to email me at
ross.mirkarimi@sfgov.org.
Sincerely,
Ross Mirkarimi
Board of Supervisors Poised to Pass 2007-2008 Budget
On Thursday, June 29th the Budget and Finance Committee of the Board forwarded the City's $6.06 billion budget to the full of Board of Supervisors for a vote on July 17th. A number of departments saw substantial budget increases including:
law enforcement; Department of Public Works; Recreation and Parks Department; service agencies that include neighborhood-based violence prevention programs. The Budget Committee was able to add $35 million in programs and services into
the budget. Included in the Board's budget restorations were $4.8 million for children and family programs, $8 million to restore HIV/AIDS cuts and $10 million dollars for affordable housing. In addition, Supervisor Mirkarimi was able to
procure funding for a number of new and existing programs that include:
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Teen and youth programs in the Western Addition
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Jobs Program:a dedicated one-stop workforce center for District 5
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Community billboards for the Inner Sunset
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Corridor Planning for the Haight and Divisadero streets
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Seed money for the Japantown planning process
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Senior programs at the Korean Center
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Drop-in health services: Upper Haight and Women's Community Clinic
Supervisor Mirkarimi Aims to Reform Workforce Development
During the Budget Committee deliberations, Supervisor Mirkarimi successfully moved to begin centralization of the City's General Fund dollars, approximately $40 million per year, that are assigned to workforce development. Per capita, San
Francisco expends almost more money for pre-employment job training and placement than any other city in the U.S., and yet, the results remain questionable. Currently, many of the existing workforce development programs are administered
through approximately 12 City departments and scores of nonprofit agencies, where for far too long there has been an absence of accountability measures and performance-driven outcomes. Ross will be rolling out a strategy that addresses
this problem comprehensively.
Community Choice Aggregation Passes!
On Friday, June 29th Mayor Newsom signed landmark legislation inaugurating Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) in San Francisco. The legislation, introduced by Supervisors Ross Mirkarimi and Tom Ammiano is a first step towards bringing
renewable public power in San Francisco while paving the way for renewable municipal power. The CCA program would form a public-private partnership between the city and energy entrepreneurs to create a renewable power supply for the City
that would lead to 51% of the City's power coming from renewable sources by 2017.
According to the Sierra Club, the plan would create an innovative kind of energy based upon clean technologies like wind, solar, tidal and geothermal. Energy suppliers would be required to meet-or-beat current utility prices and offer the
service to all residents and businesses. Those who do not want to use the green power may opt out of the program. The plan will finance solar and other technologies on public buildings and rooftops of private and public buildings using the
revenue bond financing authority approved by voters in 2001. Supervisors plan to consider various energy suppliers, and the plan will then be reviewed by the Local Agency Formation Commission and the Public Utilities Commission.
Tidal Power Legislation Introduced
 On June 19th, Supervisor Mirkarimi introduced legislation to ensure that if and when San
Francisco's tidal power is harnessed, the City will own and control the technology and development. San Francisco's Public Utilities Commission already operates an electric utility that provides renewable hydroelectric and solar energy to
power San Francisco services from the airport and port to MUNI and streetlights. Tidal energy resources have a potential to be a clean, environmentally sound, sustainable and reliable source of power. Since the idea was first seriously
considered several years ago, San Francisco has helped fund several studies of tidal power. A pilot project is still years away, and it will be a while before the ebb and flow of tides through the Golden Gate are used to power your light
bulb. In the meantime, Supervisor Mirkarimi is working to ensure that our tidal resources are publicly owned and controlled, and that the potential wide-ranging impacts to the environment, economy and quality of life in San Francisco are
considered when tidal resources are developed.
For more information:
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Text of the ordinance (PDF)
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Bay Guardian article
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Chronicle article
Board of Supervisors Urges City College Nursing Program to Give Preference in Admissions to San Francisco Residents
On June 27th the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to urge the City College Registered Nursing Program to give San Francisco residents preference in admissions. The Resolution, introduced by Supervisor Mirkarimi, was grounded on
several important factual findings. The Resolution noted that only 38% of the 80 students admitted to the program for fall 2007 were residents of San Francisco and that the high demand for the program is such that all or most of the
positions could be filled by San Francisco residents. It was further found that other community colleges such as the College of San Mateo and the College of Marin consider residency in determining admissions to their registered nursing
programs. Under the state Education Code, the Board of Governors of City College may impose restrictions on inter-district attendance pursuant to a finding that resident students are being displaced by students who do not reside in their
district. Pursuant to this authority, the Resolution 1) urges the City College of San Francisco Registered Nursing Program to petition the Board of Governors to allow the adoption of this preferential admission, and 2) urges the City
College of San Francisco Registered Nursing Program to adopt a residency requirement giving preferential admission to San Francisco residents.
Vice President of the Community College Board, Julio Ramos, will be convening a hearing on this resolution before the Board of Trustees' Legislative Committee in August. For information on upcoming CCSF Board of Trustee meetings, please
see
www.ccsf.edu/Board/.
Safety Traffic Signals for Fell and Masonic Intersection
A resolution, introduced by Supervisor Mirkarimi, urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to create a traffic signal phase solely for bicycle and pedestrian traffic crossing Masonic Avenue was adopted by the full Board of Supervisors on
July 10th. The legislation will create a separate left-turn signal for motorists turning left from Fell Street onto Masonic Avenue. The dangerous intersection has been a concern for many residents and commuters of the area for years.
Members of the local community have taken action themselves by setting up 'crossing guards' who patrol the Panhandle path, a multi-use trail used by thousands of bicyclists and pedestrians daily during commute hours when the intersection
is at its busiest. This will to help ensure pedestrians and bicyclists can cross safely. Currently the large radius, wide turn, and busy traffic of the intersection means it is difficult for drivers to see those crossing before a collision
or near-collision occurs. The separate lights would enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross confidently knowing that vehicles will not be moving until the light change.
For more information:
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Text of the Resolution (PDF)
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www.sfbikes.org
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Bay Guardian article
Mirkarimi Salutes "Miles for Peace"
 On Tuesday July 3rd, Supervisor Mirkarimi welcomed to San Francisco fourteen Iranian cyclists who are traveling city by city across four European
countries and the United States. The group, which calls itself "Miles for Peace," is cycling to bring a message of pacifism from the Iranian people to other nations of the world. Supervisor Mirkarimi accepted on behalf of the city of San
Francisco a hand-made emblem from Miles for Peace as a symbol of friendship of the Iranian people with the people of San Francisco. Miles for Peace hopes that their efforts will contribute to the enrichment of culture and science and to
the sustainability of peace for the Iranian nation as well as all others. To see pictures and find out more, check the website:
www.milesforpeace.com/
Board of Supervisors Passes Shelter Monitoring Legislation
On June 19th, the Board of Supervisors voted to strengthen the Shelter Monitoring Committee. The Shelter Monitoring Committee is an independent vehicle charged with documenting the conditions of shelters and resource centers to improve the
health, safety, and treatment of residents, clients, staff, and the homeless community. Supervisors Mirkarimi and Ammiano introduced the legislation designed to strengthen the Committee in order to better address ongoing failings in the
shelter system. The changes to the Shelter Committee will require that the Department of Public Health provide administrative support to the Committee, broaden the Committee's purpose to include the assessment of City policies, require
that City departments respond to requests for information from the Committee, and make other changes to the Committee's charter.
Summer in the Fillmore - Western Addition
A wide variety of summer activities are available for kids and youth in the Western Addition and Fillmore neighborhoods. Mo' MAGIC is a collaboration of community members, city departments, community and neighborhood based organizations
working to make a real difference in the lives of children and youth in the Western Addition/Fillmore. For information on over 20 organizations' summer youth programs, see:
their flyer (PDF).
The Department of Children, Youth and Their Families and
sfkids.org/ has also compiled a list of summer programs. Some programs have registration forms & small program fees. Many have financial aid and scholarships available. For more information,
see their flyer (PDF). Also, all children and teens can get a hot meal every week day from June 25 - August 17 Call 3-1-1 for lunch times or visit
sfkids.org/ for more information.
Japantown Better Neighborhood Plan
Get Involved in the Planning Process!
We need each and every person who lives in, works in, shops in or cares about Japantown to get involved in the process. Upcoming meetings listed below. In the meantime, please make sure you are on the mailing address and email address so
we can keep you informed. Contact us by phone at (415) 575-9068 or email
japantown@sfgov.org to get on the mailing list. For full details on the plan visit
japantown.sfplanning.org
Meeting Schedules (partial listing):
Residents & Homeowners Association Representatives:
July 24, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Japantown Planning Room, Miyako Mall, 2nd Floor
Businesses (Tenants and Owners)
July 26, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Union Bank Planning Room, Miyako Mall, 1st Floor
Seniors and Service Providers
July 31, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter Street
Cultural Organizations (Japanese Translation will be provided)
Monday, August 6, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Nichi Bei Kai, 1759 Sutter Street
Additional Meetings scheduled for August are listed in the Summer Newsletter at
japantown.sfplanning.org
Applications for Peak Oil Task Force Members
On May 15 the Board of Supervisors passed Supervisor Mirkarimi's resolution calling for a Peak Oil Preparedness Task Force. The seven member Task Force will be charged with determining appropriate measures to mitigate municipal
vulnerability and draft a comprehensive response plan for recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The Department of the Environment will provide staff support. If you are interested in serving on the task force please submit an
application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors using
this PDF file. Contact Gail Johnson for more information on applying at 554-4441. .
Thanks to June Community Clean Team Volunteers
We'd like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped out with the District 5 Community Clean Team events. On June 7th, over 100 volunteers helped beautify the Ella Hill Hutch center, the Buchanan Mall, and the Panhandle.
Congratulations to the Korean Center for bringing 30 volunteers! And on June 30th, volunteers planted thirty-five trees in the Inner Sunset, and removed graffiti on Lincoln, Irving, and Judah between 4th Ave and 9th Ave! Thanks to the
Department of Public Works, the Recreation and Park Department, the Friends of the Urban Forest, and all of the other groups who helped with these events.
Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Training
The West Bay Conference Center and the San Francisco Fire Department are hosting Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) training at the West Bay Conference Center, located at 1290 Fillmore St. at Eddy St. The classes begin on July
18th. The six classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on July 18th, July 25th, August 1st, August 8th, August 15th, and August 22nd. All in the community are invited to attend. RSVP to
sffdnert@sfgov.org or call (415) 970-2024. Visit
www.sfgov.org/sffdnert for more information.
San Francisco Neighborhood Business Awards
Urban Solutions, in partnership with The Examiner, is pleased to announce that nominations for the third annual San Francisco Neighborhood Business Awards (SFNBA) are now being accepted. Nominate your favorite small business in San
Francisco to be recognized for their excellence and community contributions. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, August 27th.
Anyone can nominate a business online at
www.urbansolutionsSF.org/nominate or by calling (415) 346-0199 to have a form mailed or faxed. Just explain in 200 words or less why your favorite business deserves an award. Last year's winners, including Cole Hardware, Balboa Theater
and Café Que Tal, were celebrated with a night of food, drink, and entertainment. This year's Awards ceremony will be held at Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 5:30-8:30 PM.
July's Third Friday Art Opening: Present Dangers, A Visual Aid Exhibition
Encaustic paintings by Anders Barth
"The series Present Dangers examines the violence which can occur in daily life. It may happen suddenly in the best of neighborhoods to the best of people. It may happen in the most tranquil of landscapes. The possibility of violence is
inescapable." --Anders Barth
Visual Aid is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to helps produce, present, and preserve the work of professional artists whose careers are challenged because of a life-threatening illness. Visual Aid serves professional artists
from the nine-county Bay Area, providing artists with direct services including free art supplies and exhibition opportunities. For more information call 415-777-8242 or visit
www.visualaid.org.
 WHEN: July 20th – August 15th
WHERE: SF City Hall Room 282
Office of Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
Van Ness Ave. between McAllister and Grove Streets
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday July 20th, 2007. 5:30pm-8pm
This reception and exhibition are free and open to the public.
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.
Phone Numbers for Useful City Resources
We have assembled a list of
frequently called phone numbers for City resources. The services covered include everything from graffiti removal to building permits to conflict resolution. Remember that you can now call
311 for all non-emergency City government services. If there's any useful numbers that we should add to our list, please
let us know.
Job and Health Fairs
Get Hooked Up!
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: King-Garvey Communtiy Room, 1680 Eddy Street
Looking for a Job? Need to get your Driver's License? Thinking about going back to School? Asian Neighborhood Design, Goodwill, Bayview Hope Trucking, MYEEP, Communities Of Opportunity/CityBuild, New Directions, JVS, City College, SFSU
and more have job slots. There will also be on the spot medical and dental services, information on how to get your Social Security Card, California DL/ID, Birth Certificate, and Health Insurance provided. For more information call
415-554-6560.
Job and Health Resource Fair, Sponsored by Assemblymember Mark Leno
Date: Friday, August 3, 2007
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Hiram Johnson State Building at 455 Golden Gate Avenue
Assemblymember Mark Leno invites you to a Job and Health Resource Fair. The event will include access to many companies from around the Bay Area and free health screenings. Call 557-3013 for more information or to RSVP.
United in Health 2: Artist, Healthcare Workers and Community. Presentd by AfroSolo Festival, Supervisor Mirkraimi and Mo' Magic.
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2007
Time: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: African American Arts and Cultural Center, 762 Fulton.
AfroSolo's mission is to nurture, promote and present African American Art and Culture through solo performances and the visual and literary arts. The health fair is a day-long event to include a community forum focusing on the cessation
of violence in our neighborhood and panel discussions related to women, men and youth health issuses. Participants: African American Wellness Projects, Back to Sports, California Pacific Medical Center, CHALK, Koshland Park Community
Learning Garden, Huckleberry's Cole Street Clinic, San Francisco Aids Foundation - Black Brothers Esteem Program, San Francisco Health Plan, St. Mary Medical Center, The Women's Community Clinic, UCSF National Center of Excellence in
Women's Health.
To participate or for more information contact Thomas Robert Simpson, 415-346-9344,
thomas@afrosolo.org , or
www.afrosolo.org.
Looking for a Job?
Little Children's Developmental Center
DO YOU LOVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES and have experience managing a Child Care Center? Then Invest in a rewarding career as a full-time Program Director at Little Children's Developmental Center (LCDC)! If you are looking to advance in a
career working with children and adolescents, LCDC may be exactly what you're looking for. We are seeking a leader with a good heart and the ability to guide our preschool to the next level.
For more information, download a
PDF of the job description, email
info@lcdcsf.org, or call 921-5517.
Job Training and Job Placement Opportunities, Western Addition Job Development Collaborative
The Western Addition Job Development Collaborative provides job training and job placement opportunities for people living in San Francisco, particularly residents of the Western Addition. Pre-registration for fall 2007 classes is now open
through this Friday July 20th. Registration period is July 23-July 30. Orientation begins August 2nd. Job training provided for the Fillmore Jazz Heritage Center, Safeway Stores, Blue Mirror Restaurant, Macy's, Yoshi's Restaurant and Jazz
Club, PG&E, One Stop Copy & Prints, and other employers.
Contact Tiffany at (415) 447-4234 for more information about pre-registration. You many pre-register at Up From Darkness, 1075 Fillmore.
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
SFPD Hiring The SFPD is continuously hiring qualified applicants. Applicants must be 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, must be US citizens, must have a high School diploma 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. Additionally, applications are 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 695-0828.
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Upcoming Events
General Calendar
June 1 until September 30: Lens On Life, From Bamako To San Francisco
Time: Wed-Sat 11.00am-6pm, Sunday 12.00pm-5.00pm
Location: Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street
This exhibition is a collection of photographs taken all over the African continent. The exhibition is organized by international curator Simon Njami and features the work of 22 photographers from the 2005 Bamako Biennale.
For further information and for future programming check out the MOAD website at
www.moadsf.org.
June 14 to July 28: San Francisco Improv
Time: All Shows at 8:00 pm
Location: African American Arts and Cultural Center, Buriel Clay Theater
Performances: Revolving Madness, IMP, Big Yellow Bus, Sting Theory, 4 in 1, Razowsky and Clifford, The Transactors, and Un-Scripted Theater. For ticket and show information contact: 415-863-1076, visit
www.sfimprovfestival.com
Wednesdays, July 18 to August 22, NERT Training sponsored by The West Bay Conference Center
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, July 18th, July 25th, August 1st, August 8th, August 15th, and August 22nd.
Location: The West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore St. at Eddy St.
The West Bay Conference Center and the San Francisco Fire Department are hosting Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) training. The six classes are held on Wednesday evenings. All in the community are invited to attend. RSVP to
sffdnert@sfgov.org or call 415-970-2024.
Are you interested in getting involved in disaster planning at your neighborhood level? If so, contact Regina Dick-Endrizzi at 415-554-6783 or
mirkarimistaff@sfgov.org
Tuesday, July 17: Park District Police Community Forum
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Park Branch Library
This Community Forum will cover on the recent Haight Street Fair. If you can't attend and want to provide the Captain with feedback. contact Park Police Station:
sfpd.park.station@sfgov.org, 415-242-3000
Every Wednesday, Starting July 18: 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 a young mother and community resources. Free food and childcare, and earn $25 dollars for every workshop.
Contact: Cria, 415-703-8800
Thursday, July 19: District Five Children's Art Show – Mo Magic
Time: 5:00 to 7:30 pm
Location: African American Arts and Cultural Center, 762 Fulton Street.
Contact: Sheryl Davis,
sheryl.davis@sfgov.org, 415-205-0806
July 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29: Color Struck – One Man Show, Written and Preformed by Donald Lacey
Time: 8:00 pm (Sundays 7:00 pm)
Location: African American Arts and Cultural Center, Buriel Clay Theater
For ticket and show information call 510-663-5683 or
www.colorstruck.net
Saturday, July 21: Koshland Park Community Workday
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Koshland Park, located at the corner of Page and Buchanan streets.
Hayes Valley Neighborhood Parks Group is sponsoring a community workshop that includes planting, watering, composting, and more. The event will be cancelled if it rains. For more information contact Nora Brereton at 424-5770.
July 21st, August 4th and 18th, and September 1st and 15th: Hayes Valley Historic Miniature Golf Extravaganza
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Patricia's Green, Hayes Valley (Hayes Street and Octavia Street).
Artist group Wowhaus has created a mini-golf installation for the Hayes Valley neighborhood and the city to enjoy. Using handmade clubs, the public is invited to play a nine-hole course in which each hole represents a different stage in
the development of Hayes Valley. Admission is free, and the course is open every other Saturday from July 21st to September 15th from 1:00 pm to 5:00pm. For more information about this group of artists and the project, go to
www.thewowhouse.com.
Tuesday, July 24, The Bubble Lady at Western Addition Reading Center
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: 762 Fulton St, 2nd Floor (at Webster)
The Bubble Lady entertains and delights children of all ages with bubble sculptures, bubble stories, and her bubble family! All ages welcome. Contact info: 440-0206
Tuesday, July 24: Job Get Hooked Up!
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: King-Garvey Communtiy Room, 1680 Eddy Street
Looking for a Job? Need to get your driver's License? Thinking about going back to School? Asian Neighborhood Design, Goodwill, Bayview Hope Trucking, MYEEP, Communities Of Opportunity/CityBuild, New Directions, JVS, City College, SFSU
and more. There will also be on the spot medical and dental services. Information on how to get your Social Security Card, California DL/ID, Birth Certificate, and Health Insurance provided. For more information call 415-554-6560.
Friday, August 3: Youth Showcase at City Hall – Mo Magic
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: City Hall Rotunda, 1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Contact: Sheryl Davis, 415-205-0806,
sheryl.davis@sfgov.org
Friday, August 3rd: Job and Health Resource Fair, Sponsored by Assemblymember Mark Leno
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Hiram Johnson State Building at 455 Golden Gate Avenue
Assemblymember Mark Leno invites you to a Job and Health Resource Fair. The event will include access to many companies from around the Bay Area and free health screenings. Call 557-3013 for more information or to RSVP.
August 4th through 26th, 14th Annual AfroSolo Arts Festival
August 4th: Free Jazz Concert in Yerba Buena Gardens
August 11th: Visual Artist Salon at African American Art and Culture Complex
August 18th: United in Health Community Health Fair
August 23rd: 25th: Black Voices Performances Series
August 26th: Concert Featuring Hope Briggs and Paula West
For more information contact Thomas Robert Simpson, 415-346-9344,
thomas@afrosolo.org or
www.afrosolo.org.
Tuesday, August 7th: Sixth Annual Western Addition National Night Out, Catch Me Doing Something Positive
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Hayes Valley Playground at 699 Hayes Street.
Join Supervisor Mirkarimi, for the Sixth Annual Western Addition National Night Out. The goals of this event include increasing crime awareness, generating support for anti-crime programs, strengtheninig police-community partnerships, and
sending a message that there are many positive acitivies in the community. The Night Out is sponsered by Community Partners United, Supervisor Mirkarimi, the Mayor's Office, Hayes Valley Playground, Northern Station, Mo' Magic, and Safety
Network. For more information contact Community Partners United at 252-9644.
Saturday, August 18: United in Health 2: Artist, Healthcare Workers and Community. Presentd by AfroSolo Festival, Supervisor Mirkraimi and Mo' Magic.
Time: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: African American Arts and Cultural Center, 762 Fulton.
AfroSolo's mission is to nurture, promote and present African American Art and Culture through solo performances and the visual and literary arts. The health fair is a day-long event to include a communtiy forum focusing on the cessation
of violence in our neighborhood and panel discussions related to women, men and youth health issuses. Participants: African American Wellness Projects, Bact to Sports, California Pacific Medical Center, CHALK, Koshland Park Community
Learning Garden, Huckleberry's Cole Street Clinic, San Francisco Aids Foundation - Black Broghers Esteem Program, San Francisco Health Plan, St. Mary Medical Center, The Women's Community Clinic, UCSF National Center of Excellence in
Women's Health.
To participate or for more information contact Thomas Robert Simpson, 415-346-9344,
thomas@afrosolo.org , or
www.afrosolo.org.
Sunday, September 2nd: 40th Anniversary Summer of Love Free Concert!
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park
There will be a free concert to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Summer of Love. The event will include world-class musical acts and entertainers that will represent the spirit and energy of the 1967 Summer of Love. The concert is
sponsored by the 2bl Multimedia. For more information call 415-861-1520, email:
summeroflove40th@yahoo.com,
Website:
www.2blrecords.com/summeroflove40th
Ongoing
Fillmore Farmers' Market – Every Saturday, April to November
Time: 9:00 am to 1 pm, (with live jazz starting at 10:30AM)
Location: Fillmore Center Plaza (Fillmore and O'Farrell)
Contact info:
www.pcfma.com or (800) 949-FARM
The District 5 Interfaith Teen Council
Teens in the Fillmore, Western Addition, Japantown Neighborhoods
Date: to be determined
Come and join in creating a new and vibrant multi-denomination community in your own backyard. The members are from local schools, churches, and religious institutions interested in sharing in religion, and strengthening the neighborhood
with fellow District 5 teens. If you are a teen, or know of teens in your community that might be interested, and want to learn more or come to the next meeting.
Contact: Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman
mgoodman@jchsofthebay.org or 415-345-9777.
Garden Park Work Parties
Alamo Square - June 16, 10am-1pm.
Contact: Lisa Bastick,
lmbastick@yahoo.com or 415-921-3109.
Alvord Lake Area, Golden Gate Park - June 9, 9am - 12pm.
Contact: Karen Crommie
KCrommie@aol.com.
Buena Vista Park - July 7, 9am - 12pm.
Contact: Richard Magary, of Buena Vista Neighborhood Association (BVNA), and Friends of Buena Vista Park (FoBVP),
BVNA@ix.netcom.com.
Haight-Ashbury Stewards Every Wednesday
Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, every Wednesday
Contact: Nature in the City, 415-564.4107 for details and check the
http://www.natureinthecity.org/haightashburystewards.php.
The weekly work parties do habitat restoration in the Haight.
Koshland Park - July 14, 10am - 12pm.
Contact: Hayes Valley Neighborhood Parks Council,
hvnparks@hotmail.com.
Patricia's Green - Currently no set schedule.
If you're interested in participating in a clean up contact Russell Pritchard. He has bags and gloves. You can find him at Zonal at 568 Hayes or call 255-9307 or email:
madelinebb@sbcglobal.net,
russellsf@earthlink.net.
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