RECENT HEADLINES AND NEWS

In this edition:

Supervisor Mirkarimi Pushes for Citywide Workforce Development Reform
On July 17th Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi introduced legislation to centralize the City's workforce development programs. San Francisco spends more money for pre-employment job training and placement per capita than almost any other city in the United States, and yet with poor performance. An audit released by the budget analyst's office on August 2nd described the current workforce development system as "fragmented, with inconsistent planning and coordination of resources." Currently, administration of workforce development programs is spread across 11 City departments and lacks program goals and definitions. Supervisor Mirkarimi's ordinance will centralize the existing programs under the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, define workforce development policy for the City, and provide an overall strategic plan for all employment and job training activities in San Francisco. The legislation is cosponsored by Supervisors Peskin, Ammiano, and Maxwell, and it will be heard at the Rules Committee of the Board in September.


More information: Northern Station Update
I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to Captain Kevin Dillon of Northern Station, who after serving nearly four years at Northern, will take command as the City's Night Captain. I believe San Franciscans from every neighborhood should be grateful to have someone of Captain Dillon's caliber coordinating police services citywide at a time when the challenges of fighting violent crime are greatest.

With regard to the change at Northern Station, SFPD Chief Heather Fong explained the following:

"Captains are commissioned officers, and like all commissioned officers, are subject to being moved according to the needs of the Department and are rotated into new assignments over time. Northern Station is now being capably commanded by Captain Al Casciato, a highly experienced 37 year veteran of this department. As of this past Saturday, he has assumed the command of Northern Station, with its approximately 147 sworn members (all ranks). This level of staffing makes it currently the third highest staffed station. Additional officers will soon be assigned to field training in the Northern with the graduation of the 214th Recruit Class on August 10th. This complement of officers is certainly sufficient to provide services to all neighborhoods in the Northern district, with no area suffering a reduced police presence as a result of enhanced focus in other areas of the district." -from Chief Heather Fong

I want to welcome Captain Al Casciato. We look forward to working with him and the hard working officers of Northern Station.

 Mirkarimi Goes After Ineffective Public Housing Cameras
On August 13th, Supervisor Mirkarimi chaired a meeting of the Public Safety Committee and discussed the unsatisfactory results of the surveillance cameras that monitor San Francisco¹s public housing sites. The Supervisor expressed his strong displeasure with the lack of results by explaining how the use of the 178 cameras that are federally funded was simply not working. As discussed in August 14th's San Francisco Examiner, Supervisor Mirkarimi expressed the strong need for improvement "so we are not lulling people into a false sense of security." These cameras, intended to help police deter and combat crime, have only been helpful in two cases; neither of which were homicide cases. With one-third of San Francisco's gun violence occurring on or near public housing sites, the need for improvement in the city's approach is evident. Supervisor Mirkarimi has explained that this failing program is on example of the problems that plague the Housing Authority. As mentioned in August 14th's San Francisco Chronicle, the Supervisor believes that "the city should be much more vigorous in deciding the fate and future of the Housing Authority, including looking at the city taking it over." The crime situation throughout the city has been a problem that the Supervisor believes needs to be dealt with sooner rather than later.

For more information: Legislation to Convert Hayes Street Back to Two-way
Supervisor Mirkarimi has introduced a plan to return Hayes Street to two way traffic between Gough and Franklin. Residents and businesses owners alike have been complaining that the block of one-way traffic has not only proved to be a transit nuisance but an economic detriment as well. The Hayes Valley neighborhood has changed drastically since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, as it has become a center of commerce and culture.

The double left turn from westbound Hayes Street onto southbound Gough Street effectively cuts the corridor in half, as pedestrians are unable to directly cross on the southern portion of the intersection. Merchants have claimed that this obstacle has forced business failures in the area. In addition, returning to two-way traffic would fulfill the request in the Octavia Neighborhood Plan, which called for a reduction in the "Z-shaped jogs of one-way traffic" in the area. The item will be heard in committee before returning for a vote by the full Board of Supervisors.

 Supervisors Move to Reform MUNI
MUNI needs serious help. MUNI riders deserve better. Sup. Mirkarimi does not want another year to pass without strong MUNI reform. While looking to the future of a more reliable transit system, the Board has offered a reform package to the way MUNI does business. This Charter Amendment for the November 2007 ballot, known as the "Transit Reform, Parking Regulation and Emissions Reductions," is not the optimal remedy for Sup. Mirkarimi although he is supporting it. This year the Board has specifically worked to roll back MUNI emissions to 20% below 1990 levels; roll more of MTA generated parking and traffic fines back into MUNI's operating budget (instead of going to the City's general fund); increase management accountability; provide operators incentives for flexible work rules; and speed up the bus system by allowing MTA to adjust bus stops, create bus-only lanes, and contract out for services.

For more information, see this Beyond Chron article.

SRO Voting Legislation Approved by Full Board
On Tuesday, August 14th ,the Board of Supervisors passed legislation introduced by Supervisor Mirkarimi to expand voting rights for people living in single resident occupancy (SRO) hotels. Supervisor Mirkarimi introduced the two new laws to address thenvoting rights of SRO dwellers. First, he introduced an ordinance that would allow occupants and guests to bring in campaign workers doing "get out the vote" activities. These workers would be allowed access on the same basis as other visitors through an amendment to the current City law that requires goals for SRO visitation policies.

Also, Supervisor Mirkarimi introduced a resolution that addresses problems faced by the Department of Elections in accessing SROs for the purposes of voter education and registration. Currently, the Department faces difficulty in gaining entry to SROs, and the residents are thereby denied the benefits of this outreach. The resolution urges SRO managers and owners to allow access to the Department and also urges the Department to increase voter education and registration activities directly targeting SRO residents.

For more information, see this Beyond Chron article.

Honoring Sue Bierman
In celebrating the life of former City Supervisor, Planning Commissioner, Port Commissioner, and neighborhood activist Sue Bierman, Supervisor Mirkarimi passed a proclamation, making August 11th Sue Bierman Remembrance Day.

Sue Bierman was a great civic and community leader, who was a champion for the civil rights of African Americans, living wages, human rights, the expansion of parks and open spaces, public transportation, protecting families with dependent children, affordable housing, and senior's rights.

Sue Bierman was also the champion of the first citywide neighborhood-based coalition in the nation aimed at stopping the rapid expansion of freeways--an effort which spurred a national movement.

Sue Bierman was honored on Saturday August 11th at 12 noon at the Sue Bierman Grove at Shrader street in the Panhandle. The Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood Council, founded by Sue to fight the freeway proposals, offered refreshments and a forum to discus her life and accomplishments.

 Vigil Against Iranian LGBT Executions
On Thursday, July 19 Supervisor Mirkarimi, along with Supervisor Dufty and community activists, lit candles at City Hall in Supervisor Mirkarimi's office in remembrance of two young men who were executed in Iran two years ago. Three distinct candles representing the three colors on the Iranian flag were lit. The two young men, Mahmoud Asgari and Ayaz Marhoni, were hung for engaging in consensual gay sex. In Iran, as in many other countries, male homosexuality is a crime that can be punishable by death. Supervisor Mirkarimi contended that the execution of these young men was prehistoric and unacceptable. The Supervisor hoped that the candlelight vigil would help shine a light on areas of the world where LGBT individuals are being persecuted and that executions such as these will become the policies of the past.

For more information, see this Bay Area Reporter article.

Third Friday Art Reception, August 17th: "Prophecy" Curated by William Trophy
From August 2-25, SomArts Main Gallery will be presenting "Prophecy: Healing Time," organized by curator William Torphy. "Prophecy" is based on a poem of an imagined Mayan vision that predicts the destruction of the Mayan culture and of the probable destruction of our culture. Paintings, sculptures, and the poem's text present issues of war, greed, degradation of the environment, and cultural/economic imperialism. Noted visual artists include Richard Akers, Chema Gonzales, Robert Hernandez, Roberta Loach, Diana Marto, Carlos Loarca, Irving Norman, Alfredo Paz and Clayton Thiel.

WHEN: August 17th to September 18th
WHERE: SF City Hall Room 282
Office of Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
Van Ness Ave. between McAllister and Grove Streets
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday August 17. 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.

 NOPA in Sunday New York Times
In the August 13th Sunday Edition of the New York Times, the North of Panhandle neighborhood (NOPA) was mentioned. NOPA was referred to as one of premier areas in the city with the influx of new restaurants and boutiques. Read the article by clicking here.




Affordable Homeownership Workshop Announced
The San Francisco Affordable Homeownership Steering Committee invites you…
What: 3rd Annual San Francisco Homeownership Fair
Who: New Homebuyers & Existing Homeowners
When: Saturday, September 8, 2007, 11:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.
Where: John O'Connell High School at 20th and Folsom Streets in the Mission District
Why: To learn the key steps for becoming a homeowner in San Francisco and important information for current homeowners.
 Meet and talk with representatives from over 40 different organizations all dedicated to increasing access to affordable homeownership opportunities in San Francisco. Exhibitors include the Mayor's Office of Housing, SF Redevelopment Agency, Lending Institutions, Real Estate Professionals, Housing Counseling Agencies, and many others.
 Workshops include: Qualifying for a Loan, How to Access Special Government Programs for First-Time Homebuyers and Teachers, Options for Current Homeowners
 All classes will be taught by local housing counseling agencies in three languages (Spanish, English and Cantonese).
 Door prizes, giveaways, and entertainment for the whole family!

Hope to see you there! For more information, visit www.medasf.org/homeownershipfair.

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.

Looking for a Job?

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.

 

Upcoming Events

General Calendar

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 a young mother and community resources. Free food and childcare, and earn $25 dollars for every workshop.
Contact: Cria, 415-703-8800

Japantown Better Neighborhoods Plan
Meeting Schedules (partial listing):


Shoppers/Visitors:
August 18, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Japantown Planning Room, Miyako Mall, 1st Floor

Religious Organizations:
August 19, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter Street

Additional Meetings scheduled for August are listed in the Summer Newsletter at japantown.sfplanning.org

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.

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

Thursday, August 16: Brown Bag Lunch Talks
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: 1660 Mission Street, Room 2001
Hosted by Laurence Kornfield, Chief Building Inspector
Come learn about Simple and Inexpensive Home Earthquake Improvements. Contact Mr. Kornfield with any questions at (415) 558-6244

Friday, August 17: Mo' Magic Black and White Ball
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Location: West Bay Conference Center (1290 Fillmore Street)
Celebrating children, youth and their families. There will be dinner, dancing and family fun. For more information or to RSVP call (415) 558-2487

Saturday August 18: BBQ & Garage Sale
Time: 11:30-2:00
Location: San Francisco Day School Playground, 350 Masonic Ave.
This BBQ & Garage sale is aimed to raise donations for the family of Aubrey Abrakasa. Aubrey was shot and killed at age 17 in the Western Addition on August 14. 2006.

Saturday, August 18: United in Health Community Health Fair
Time: 10:30am to 4pm
Location: African American Arts and Culture Complex @ 762 Fulton Streetfree parking
Health information, screenings, workshops and free food. Information regarding breast care, diabetes, general wellness, prostate health, HIV & STDs and more.

Saturday August 18, September 1, September 15: Hayes Valley Historic Miniature Golf Extravaganza
Time: 1-5pm
Location: Patricia's Green, Hayes Valley
Free Miniature Golf at Patricia's Green. Take the Self-Guided Walking Tour.

Sunday, August 19: 40th Anniversary of Summer of Love-Global Cultures Music Festival
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Speedway Meadow @ Golden Gate Park
A free concert featuring world music & 60's rock & 21st Century Sound. Rumored to appear: Narada Michael Walden & Friends, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Melvin Seals & JGB and many more. For more details visit contact http://www.hopeandbeyond.org/

Tuesday, August 21: Park District Police Community Forum
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Park Branch Library
This Community Forum will cover Human Trafficking. Contact Park Police Station: sfpd.park.station@sfgov.org, 415-242-3000

Tuesday, August 21: Taravel District Police Community Forum
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Taravel Station / Community Room, 2345 - 24th Ave.
This Community Forum will cover Human Trafficking. Contact Park Police Station: SFPDTaravalStation@sfgov.org, 415-759-3100242-3000

Thursday, August 23: Is Violence Affecting Your Children?
Time : 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location : African Amercian Art and Culture Complex , 762 Fulton Street (3rd Floor)
This workshop is sponsored by San Francisco SafeStart, Westside Community Services, Western Addition Community Response Network, discuss the impacts violence is having on our children. You will learn:
• about research regarding exposure to violence including symptoms that it may be affecting a child.
• what makes children resilient to the effects of exposure to violence.
• about community resources that are available.
Refreshments will be served. Child watch will be provided by Western Addition Family Resource Center.
For more information contact Tacing Parker (415) 255-2001 x15 or email her at
tparker@westside-health.org , or
Lindsay Evans(415) 202-9770 x107, levans@wafrc.org

Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25: Mo'Magic Backpack Giveaways
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Kimball Park

Saturday August 25
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Ella Hill Hutch
The backpacks will come with school supplies. There will also be music, information tables, snacks and a bouncy house for the children. For information contact: Sheryl Davis sheryl.davis@sfgov.org or Robin Earle robin.earle@sfgov.org

Friday, August 24: The World Premiere of the Entertaining and Moving Musical Revue "Urban Tales: The Heartbeat of the City
Time : 7.00pm
Location : Hamilton Recreation Center , 1900 Geary Blvd. (at Steiner) San Francisco
Songs from Aretha, Bob Marley, Newsies , Gwen Stefani and White Stripes. Featuring the breakthrough performances of students in 2nd through 12th grades from the Hamilton Rec -Connect and Village Project summer programs. Free admission and catered reception following performance. For reservations contact Judith Cohen at 415-921-8246 or email her at JudithC@HandfulPlayers.org


Saturday, August 25: Mo'Magic Backpack Giveaways
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Ella Hill Hutch
The backpacks will come with school supplies. There will also be music, information tables, snacks and a bouncy house for the children. For information contact: Sheryl Davis sheryl.davis@sfgov.org or Robin Earle robin.earle@sfgov.org

Saturday August 25: Neighborhood Baptist Church Block Party
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Buchanan Street between Grove and Hayes. Rev. Lane Hawkins invites you to come celebrate the neighborhood. There will be food and music.

Sunday August 26: Manning Marable, Ph.D., San Francisco African American Historical Society's James Herndon Lecture Series.
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00 pm
Location: African American Arts and Cultural Center Complex, 762 Fulton Street.
The August lecture features Manning Marable, Ph.D., Historian, Political Theorist, Journalist, Human Rights Activist, and Professor of Public Affairs, Political Science, History and African-American Studies at Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Marable speaks to "Race, Reparations and History: How the African American Past Can Remake America's Racial Future."
For more information contact Al Williams, awconsul@aol.com, 415-292-6172. Lecture is free and open to the public.

Monday, August 27 (first day of school): The 2nd Annual SAFE PATH DAY
Time: 7:00am to 8:30am
Location: Haight/Webster and Haight/Fillmore
Come out Lower Haight Resident and Merchants for our Second Annual SAFE PATH morning, come join your neighbors to ensure safe streets for our neighborhood school children. WE will be escorting the children to their bus stops at Haight and Fillmore and to John Muir Elementary School. With the support of our police officers, let's take back our streets for our neighborhood. We'll also be giving out school supplies and healthy snacks.

Sunday, September 2: 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. For more information contact http://www.2b1records.com/summeroflove40th/

Thursday, September 6: Osaka Mayor Seki Dinner
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Miyako Hotel Japantown
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Japantown with the Mayor of Osaka, Junichi Seki.

Thursday, September 6: Alamo Square Movie Night
Time: 1 hour before dusk
Location: Alamo Square Park
For more information visit alamosquaremovie.org

Saturday, September 9: Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival:
Location: Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park
In addition to the concert it features morning yoga, an open-air art gallery, a healing arts tent, a DJ tent, vendors and food booths, eco village, kid's zone, bicycle coalition, and social, environmental & political organizations tabling & forums. For more information visit www.powertothepeaceful.org

Saturday, September 8: Osaka Way Sign Unveiling
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Osaka Way in Japantown
The event will be attended by Mayor Seki of Osaka as well.

Saturday, September 8: Japantown Obon Festival
Time: 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Location: Japantown Peace Plaza and Japan Center (Post and Buchanan Streets)
Immediately after the Osaka Way Sign Unveiling the Obon Festival will begin. Come celebrate with the Supervisor and Mayor Seki.

Thursday, September 13: Northern District Police Community Forum
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore St @ Turk. All in the community are invited to attend. Contact Northern Police Station: Al.Casciato@sfgov.org, 415- 614-3400.

Sunday, September 16: The 17th Annual Linden Sidewalk Sale
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: Linden Street: Gough to Buchanan & surrounding Hayes Green on Octavia Boulevard
Flea Market-Art Show-Live Music-Dog Contest. For more information or for "Out of Area Vendors" to reserve a selling space contact: LindenSidewalkSale@sbcglobal.net

Sunday September 16: Leon Litwack, Ph.D., San Francisco African American Historical Society's James Herndon Lecture Series.
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00 pm
Location: African American Arts and Cultural Center Complex, 762 Fulton Street.
The September lecture features Leon Litwack, Ph.D. Retired professor of history at UC Berkeley. Dr. Litwack will lecture on the subject of his book, "The Aftermath of Slavery". For more information contact Al Williams, awconsul@aol.com, 415-292-6172. Lecture is free and open to the public.

Sunday, September 30: Summer of Love Treasure hunt
Time: 11am-5:30pm
Location: Kezar Pavillion
Register your team at sfcityguides.org or (415) 557-4266 for the San Francisco City Guides.


Ongoing

Youth and Elders Art & Poetry Contest
Deadline: Friday, October 26, 2007
The Administrative Office of the Courts, Center for Families, Children & the Courts is pleased to announce the 2007 Youth and Elders Art & Poetry Contest. This year's contest theme is Pictures and Stories from My World. It is open to youth and elders of any age with experience in California's courts. Original art and poetry limited to one page are eligible for entry. Selected art submissions will be displayed at the Beyond the Bench XVIII conference to be held in San Diego, December 12-14, 2007, and next spring at the annual Family Dispute Resolution Statewide Educational Institute. Printable entry forms are available at: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cfcc/
Or call (415) 865-7739 to obtain copy by mail.

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
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 - August 18 from 10am-1pm.
Contact: Lisa Bastick lmbastick@yahoo.com
or 415-921-3109.

Alvord Lake Area, Golden Gate Park – August 25 from 9am - 12pm.
Contact: Karen Crommie
kcrommie@aol.com

Buena Vista Park - September 1 from 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 - August 11 from 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
or russellsf@earthlink.net

 

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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:
  • Data entry
  • Office volunteers
  • Neighborhood-specific issues
  • Neighborhood outreach
For above list please contact Regina Dick-Endrizzi (415)554-6783 regina.dick-endrizzi@sfgov.org
  • Policy research
  • Curating and organizing the monthly art parties
For above list please contact Boris Delepine (415)554-6758 boris.delepine@sfgov.org

Volunteer Shifts: Monday to Friday. Shifts are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and/or 1:00 pm to 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: Regina Dick-Endrizzi at regina.dick-endrizzi@sfgov.org or 415-554-7630.

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