RECENT HEADLINES AND NEWS

February 2008
In this edition:

• District 5 Neighborhood Merchants' Summit
• Monthly Art Show 2/15: Photographer, David Johnson
• Supervisor Mirkarimi Announces Affordable Housing Agreement for 55 Laguna
• Supervisor Mirkarimi Facilitates Hearing Regarding Closure of St. Luke's Hospital
• Supervisor Mirkarimi's "Climate Change Action Plan and Goals" Legislation to be Heard on February 14th
• Supervisor Mirkarimi Facilitates Financing for Affordable Housing Project at 850 Broderick
• FIX MASONIC!
• Get Out and Play!
• Japantown Plan Progress: Report and Focus Group Meetings
• Black History Month: Celebrate Landmark Trees Planted by CA's "Mother of Civil Rights"
• District Five Community Clean Team Event
• Phone Numbers for Useful City Resources
• Looking for a Job?
• Upcoming Events
• Board of Supervisors Information
• Office and Community Volunteers Needed
• Comments, Suggestions, or Questions?
• Did you miss a previous newsletter?

District 5 Neighborhood Merchants' Summit
On February 28, 2008, 8:00 am to 10:30 am, Supervisor Mirkarimi and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce will host District 5 merchants and business owners at Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore Street, to discuss your business-related concerns, including such city policies as the Health Care Security Ordinance, enterprise zones, and the formation of the Office of Small Business Assistance. Come share your ideas on what we can do help you do business in San Francisco. www.sfchamber.com/SBAC

If you own or operate a business in District 5 and need further information or would like to attend, contact or RSVP to Paula Zamudio, pzamudio@sfchamber.com, 415-352-8818.

MonthlyArt Show: Photographer, David Johnson
Friday February 15, 2008
5:30 to 8 PM
City Hall, Room 282

A living legend that photographed important moments in African-American life and history throughout the 20th century, David Johnson has documented African-American culture of the 1940's and 1950's, the civil rights movement of the 1960's and a people's continuous poverty and struggle for equality. He also photographed important African-American political and cultural figures such as Justice Thurgood Marshall, A. Philip Randolph, Jackie Robinson, the poet Langston Hughes, and entertainment icons including Nat "King" Cole, Eartha Kitt, blues singer Ruth Brown, and jazz guitarist "T Bone" Walker.

David Johnson became Ansel Adams' first African-American student in the California School of Fine Arts. Adams counseled him to "photograph what you know best". Johnson's role in preserving the Fillmore District's history is acknowledged in a KQED documentary and an inscription etched into the Gene Suttle Plaza sidewalk alongside other African-American figures. Johnson is the only living photographer represented in the book Harlem of the West: The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Era.

After the art show, we will be moving our lively party to the restaurant, 1300 on Fillmore (at Eddy). Mr. Johnson will be signing his mural of the Fillmore Distict, pre-redevelopment. Please come celebrate with the D5 family.

Supervisor Mirkarimi Announces Affordable Housing Agreement for 55 Laguna
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and representatives of the LGBTQ and Affordable Housing advocacy communities along with Senator Migden and Assemblymember Mark Leno to announced an agreement with University of California on January 17th regarding the proposed development at 55 Laguna.

The breakthrough agreement with UC will make at least 35% of the planned units affordable-- up from only 16% as previously proposed. Working with Senator Migden, Assemblymember Leno and the Mayor's Office of Housing, Supervisor Mirkarimi with the help of neighborhood and affordable housing activists was able to bring substantial pressure on the University of California to increase the affordability of housing as well as increasing other public benefits as the old UC Extension is transformed into a mixed-use housing complex.

In a month's worth of intense negotiation, we were able to double the affordable units on this site. Financially vulnerable LGBTQ seniors will now have access to affordable rental housing along upper market in the portion of the project being developed by Open House.

There is still work remaining to be done and in the coming weeks we will partner with Mayor's Office of Housing to increase the depth of the affordability so that the project reaches our most vulnerable populations.

Many thanks to all who worked so hard to achieve this remarkable result. The University of California often runs roughshod over its host communities but our strong grassroots showing in San Francisco was able to convince UC that helping to meet the affordable housing needs of San Francisco was in their best interest.

More information:
• Chronicle article
• Bay Area Reporter article
• Bay Guardian article
• Bay Guardian editorial
• Bay Guardian blog post

Supervisor Mirkarimi Facilitates Hearing Regarding Closure of St. Luke's Hospital
On January 24 the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee conducted a hearing into the redlining practices of California Pacific Medical Center's (CPMC) plan to close St. Luke's Hospital.

St. Luke's serves neighborhoods in southeastern San Francisco which were designated by the federal government as Medically Underserved Areas in 1982. Many thanks to all the community members who turned out to speak against the closure of the Hospital. Their compelling testimony as to the needs of the neighborhood and the necessity of Keeping St.Luke's open was critical.

Apparently, CPMC (St. Luke's parent company) heard the outrage of the community and has agreed to participate in discussions on keeping St. Luke's open. However, we need to keep the pressure on and there is a candlelight vigil outside St. Luke's on Wednesday, February 13th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please attend if you can and support this community's efforts to preserve this vital facility.

More information:
• California Nurses Association press release
• Medical News Today article

Supervisor Mirkarimi's "Climate Change Action Plan and Goals" Legislation to be Heard on February 14th
On Valentine's Day, 2008, Climate Change and the City's response will take center stage at the City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee (CONS) as the Committee considers Supervisor Mirkarimi's Legislation that will set concrete goals for the City to meet to reduce its impact on the environment and require each City department to prepare plans to meet the goals.

The City's 2004 report The Climate Action Plan For San Francisco (PDF file) included an accounting of greenhouse gas emissions associated with City activities. That report formed the basis for the current legislative framework for implementing the report's recommendations. For more information on the potential effects of climate change on the San Francisco bay, including maps of projected sea level rises, see this report by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.

The Mayor has signaled his support for the legislation and you are urged to let the committee members hear your opinion on the matter before the February 14th hearing in CONS.

Supervisor Mirkarimi Facilitates Financing for Affordable Housing Project at 850 Broderick
The Joint Venture of Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and the Community Housing Partnership coordinated by the Mayor's Office of Housing will apply for $12,000,000 worth of financing through the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee authority. Funds generated from the issuance and sale of the bonds would be used to finance construction of the project. These financings are conduit financings, which do not require the City to pledge repayment of the bonds. Rather, the project revenues will repay the bonds at no cost to the taxpayers.

The proposed project would demolish the existing vacant two-story structure on the site and construct a 3.5 story building containing 46 affordable rental units for individuals, along with 1 manager's unit, as well as office, service and community space. The target population of this development is homeless seniors at or below 30% AMI.

Supervisor Mirkarimi is very glad to carry the legislation to get this project funded and assure its success.

FIX MASONIC!

Supervisor Mirkarimi is delighted to work with the SF Bike Coalition, Walk SF, numerous PTA's and community activists to pressure the MTA to formulate a plan to fix the dangerous traffic conditions on Masonic Avenue. Joined by Supervisor McGoldrick, Supervisor Mirkarimi is sponsoring a request to the MTA to formulate a plan and identify funding for traffic calming, pedestrian safety and light phase coordination on the Masonic corridor.

This action is a follow-up to Supervisor's successful resolution regarding the Fell/ Masonic intersection and the highly visible volunteer crossing guards program that drew attention to this dangerous intersection.

With the Passage of Prop A last November, the MTA gained the authority to directly make these kind of changes. Community involvement is key to pressuring the MTA to respond to dangerous traffic conditions in a timely manner. Please Join Supervisor Mirkarimi for a Fix Masonic Rally on February 27 at 11 a.m at SF Day School (350 Masonic @ Golden Gate). For more information, see fixmasonic.org.

Get Out and Play!
San Francisco Recreation and Parks Day Camp and spring activity registration begins Saturday, March 8 at 10:00 AM. Now you can register online for Day Camps and spring activities. To learn more about Rec and Parks registration process and how to register online visit, www.sfRecOnline.org or call 831.6800.
Financial assistance is available for eligible San Francisco Residents. You can visit, www.sfRecOnline.org to learn more about our Recreation Scholarships, the registration process and how to register online or call 831.6800.

Japantown Plan Progress: Report and Focus Group Meetings
The future of Japan Center and Geary Boulevard are at stake. Improvements to land use and zoning, businesses, transportation, public space and the historic and cultural character throughout the neighborhood are under consideration. Feedback from community meetings and surveys is now available. Some of the most important priorities identified by the community are:
• Maintaining and enhancing a Japanese design style
• Maintaining the "feel" of the neighborhood
The entire list of priorities can be found at japantown.sfplanning.org.

Your insight on what improvements should look like and where they should take place is needed. Attend a community meeting to get an update on the process and participate in a hands-on exercise to get your voice heard. The next meeting is February 12, 6-9 p.m at the JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter Street.

For those of you seeking greater involvement, small group focus meetings to discuss a variety of topics, such as, Cultural Institution Retention, and Open Space and Wayfinding, will be held in February and March. See http://japantown.sfplanning.org for dates, times, and topics. After choosing the group you'd like to attend, please r.s.v.p. to Rosemary Dudley at rosemary.dudley@sfgov.org or call 415-575-9068.

Black History Month: Celebrate Landmark Trees Planted by CA's "Mother of Civil Rights"
Join Supervisors Ross Mirkarimi and Sophie Maxwell and members of the Urban Forestry Council Urban Forestry Council on February 28, 2008 at 11:00 am, at 1661 Octavia Street, to celebrate the memory of Mary Ellen Pleasant, know as the mother of civil rights in California, as well as a physical legacy she left for future generations: the row of stately trees she planted on Octavia Street at Bush. The trees, now designated as landmark trees, are located at the site of her former residence 1661 Octavia at Bush Street.

Mary Ellen Pleasant was born into slavery in Georgia and later was an operative for the Underground Railroad, helping fugitive slaves escape into freedom. She arrived in San Francisco in 1852 where she operated several successful businesses and was able to secure jobs for local African Americans. This power and effectiveness caused local Blacks to nickname her "The Black City Hall." Her 1868 battle for the right to ride the San Francisco trolleys set precedent in the California Supreme Court.

The urban forest brings a bit of nature to the city's dense, urban ecosystem. Trees take pollutants out of the air and water, help save energy, can increase property value and spending in commercial areas, and can help reduce traffic speeds and crime. They also provide valuable habitat for our resident wild birds and animals. Contact Mei Ling Hui for more details, 335-3751.

District Five Community Clean Team Event
Volunteer and join Supervisor Mirkarimi to clean, green and celebrate Arbor Day! The Community Clean Team is a citywide volunteer program that partners city agencies with residents, merchants and students to clean and beautify San Francisco neighborhoods. Volunteers sweep up litter, plant and tend to neighborhood trees, paint out graffiti and help take care of our schools and parks.
Activities:

• Community and Arbor Day (Kickoff site) - African American Culture Center, Fulton & Webster - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Activities at this kickoff site include a Green Resource Fair, Cherry Bucket Rides, and tree planting activities.
• Park and Community Garden Day - Koshland Park, Buchanan & Page - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
• School Day - John Muir Elementary School, 380 Webster & Oak - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Organize your family, friends and neighbors and sign up early with Shih-Wei Lu by calling 554-6930 or emailing her at Shih-Wei.Lu@sfdpw.org .

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?

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 554-7630.

 

Upcoming Events

General Calendar

Thursday, February 14: 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.

Thursday, February 14: Bring a Loved One
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 25 Mason Street, at Turk. The opening party of the 7th Annual San Francisco Black History Month Celebration. Enjoy love, fellowship, romance, and some of the best soul food cuisine in the city on Valentine's with friends or that special someone. Featuring, musical performance by the David Boyce Trio, co-founder of legendary avant jazz group, Broun Fellinis and DJs spinning love inspired beats throughout the evening.
Call Farmer Brown to make your reservation, (415) 409-FARM. For more information visit www.sfnoir.org.

February 14-March 2: Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins…In Search Of My Father
Location: African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street
AfroSolo Theatre Company presents a one-man play written and performed by W. Allen Taylor. This is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery celebrating Black culture and the rich history of Black radio and documenting Mr. Taylor's search for his father, the first Black DJ in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information visit afrosolo.org

Saturday, February 16: "Chain Link Fence" Art Show and Sale
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00PM
Location: East Fence along Octavia at Patricia's Green
This is the second of what is a monthly event held every third Saturday, sponsored by Hayes Valley Art Coalition. For more information contact Madeline Behrens-Brigham or Russell Pritchard.

Tuesday, February 19: Taraval District Police Community Forum
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Taraval Station / Community Room, 2345 - 24th Ave.
For details email Taraval Police Station: SFPDTaravalStation@sfgov.org, 415-759-3100.

Sunday, February 24: Rec-Connect's Handful Players, Jazz Heritage Community Celebration and Concert
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 1290 Fillmore Street, Westbay Conference Center
To start off the Jazz Heritage event, Village Project Kids will sing the opening song Lift Every Voice and Sing. Rec-Connect's Handful Players, accompanied by renowned jazz musician Dee Spencer, will perform a scene and two songs from the new play "The Fillmore Five: A Jazz Musical Rhapsody" by award winning playwright, Marcus Gardley.
Free Admission. For more information go to HandfulPlayers.org.

Sunday, February 24: JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz and Legends of Jazz
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: 1290 Fillmore Street, Westbay Conference Center.
Jazz Heritage Center and Wells Fargo present a free community concert to honor the Jazz Legends of Fillmore. Witness a rare living legends concert with performances by the Village Project Kids as they unveil a scene from the new play "The Fillmore Five: A Jazz Musical Rhapsody" by award winning playwright, Marcus Gardley. Legends performing: Frank Jackson, Allen Smith, Al Obidinski, Denise Perrier, Eddie Duren, John Handy, Akira Tana.
Free Admission. For more information go to jazzheritagecenter.org or email John William Templeton, Curator, johntempleton@yahoo.com
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Wednesday, February 27: Gala of the 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Yoshi's Jazz Club. 1330 Fillmore Street.
The evening will feature complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres and appetizers from Yoshi's menu from 8-9pm. There will be a spoken word performance by Aya de Leon and presentation of the 2008 Kuumba Award for Excellence in the Arts. The evening will include a 10 pm performance of Arturo Sandoval's Mambo Mania Big Band. $50 General Admission. For more information visit www.sfnoir.org.

Thursday, February 28: District 5 Merchant Summit
Time: 8:00 am to 10:30 am
Location: Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore Street
Join Supervisor Mirkarimi and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to discuss your business-related concerns, including such city policies as the Health Care Security Ordinance, enterprise zones, and the formation of the Office of Small Business Assistance. Share your ideas on what we can do help you do business in San Francisco at www.sfchamber.com/SBAC. For further information and to RSVP please contact Paula Zamudio, pzamudio@sfchamber.com, 415-352-8818.

Thursday, February 28: Supervisors Celebrate Landmark Trees Planted by CA's "Mother of Civil Rights," in Observation of Black History Month
Time: 11:00 am
Location: 1661 Octavia at Bush Street
Supervisors Ross Mirkarimi and Sophie Maxwell join members of the Urban Forestry Council to celebrate the memory of Mary Ellen Pleasant, know as the mother of civil rights in California, as well as a physical legacy she left for future generations: the row of stately trees she planted on Octavia Street at Bush. The trees, now designated as landmark trees, are located at the site of her former residence.

Mary Ellen Pleasant was born into slavery in Georgia and later was an operative for the Underground Railroad, helping fugitive slaves escape into freedom. She arrived in San Francisco in 1852 where she operated several successful businesses, and was able to secure jobs for local African Americans. This power and effectiveness caused local blacks to nickname her "The Black City Hall." Her 1868 battle for the right to ride the San Francisco trolleys set precedent in the California Supreme Court. Contact: Mei Ling Hui 415-335-3731.

Thursday, February 28: Poetry Reading: A Love Jones
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Levende Lounge. 1710 Mission Street @ Duboce.
Bay area poets share their tapestry of love, in all forms for us to ponder, reflect, and take stock of the Love in our own lives. Co-Sponsored by Youth Speaks and featuring Bay area spoken word artists. Stay for the afterparty with DJ Sake One spinning soulful music for soulful folks. $10 general Admission. For more information visit www.sfnoir.org.

Friday, February 29: Film Screening: "The Search For Love"
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Metreon - Action Theater 2nd Floor. 101 Fourth Street.
SFNOIR is proud to present the Northern California premiere of the multi-award winning film "I'm Through With White Girls (The Inevitable Undoing of Jay Brooks)". Join the filmmaker and cast to answer questions afterwards. Co-sponsored by the San Francisco Film Society, San Francisco Black Film Festival, and Oakland International Film Festival, and featuring an afterparty at Otis on 25 Maiden Lane. $10 General Admission.
For more information visit www.sfnoir.org .

Friday, February 29: Deadline for Asian Heritage Street Celebration Poster Design Competition
The Asian Week Foundation and Kearny Street Workshop are hosting a poster design competition for the 4th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC). They are looking for innovative artists to create an image that can represent the country's largest outdoor gathering of Asian Pacific Americans. The prize-winning design will be used as a part of the AHSC Community Outreach campaign, and the winning entry will earn a $500 grand prize.
For official rules, go to asianfairsf.com and click on "Poster Contest". Email: AHSCposter@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 8: District Five Clean Team Community Clean Up Activities
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Locations:
Community and Arbor Day (Kickoff site) - African American Culture Center, Fulton & Webster - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Activities at this kickoff site are a Green Resource Fair, Cherry Bucket Rides, and tree planting activities.
Park and Community Garden Day - Koshland Park, Buchanan & Page - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
School Day - John Muir Elementary School, 380 Webster & Oak - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Volunteer and join Supervisor Mirkarimi to clean, green and celebrate Arbor Day! The Community Clean Team is a citywide volunteer program that partners city agencies with residents, merchants and students to clean and beautify San Francisco neighborhoods. Volunteers sweep up litter, plant and tend to neighborhood trees, paint out graffiti and help take care of our schools and parks.
Organize your family, friends and neighbors and sign up early with Shih-Wei Lu by calling 554-6930 or emailing her at Shih-Wei.Lu@sfdpw.org.

Saturday, March 8: SF Recreation and Parks Day Camp and Spring Activity Registration Begins
Time: 10:00 AM
You can register online for 2008 Day Camps and spring activities. To learn more about the registration process and how to register online visit www.sfRecOnline.org

Friday, March 14, Deadline Extended MUNI Substation Building Proposal Adaptive Restoration and Reuse Proposal deadline
The San Francisco Redevelopment Agency is taking proposals for redevelopment of the historic Muni substation at 1198 Fillmore. This is the last available Redevelopment Agency site on the Fillmore, and it is hoped that the winning proposal will become the southern anchor in the exciting Fillmore Jazz Preservation District. Proposals are due February 1, 2008. The RFP can be viewed in full here www.sfgov.org/sfra just click the icon for Contracts and Purchasing. You may also contact Michele Davis at michele.davis@sfgov.org or (415) 749-2581.


Thursday, March 20: African American Educational Summit
Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: 1800 Oakdale Ave., Southeast Campus, Alex Pritcher Community Room
This is the first of two important summits to discuss the issues and concerns regarding African American students in San Francisco. There will be four panels: Students, Parents, Community and Educators. Some topics to be discussed are: African American Achievement Gap, Student, Youth and Young Adult Empowerment/Participation, Parent Empowerment, African American Educators Participation, African American Community Involvement, Educational Technology, African American Students and Adult Health Issues, and Student and Youth Employment. The general public is welcome to attend the two summits.
For more information contact Dr. James M. Calloway, 415-240-6086 or email j.m.calloway@worldnet.att.net


Wednesday, April 2: Safety Network Community Leadership Awards
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: State Building Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue
The eleven community based organizations that make up the Safety Network Partnership believe that feeling safe is a right, not a privilege. The Police Department, City Departments and public officials cannot make our communities safe on their own- it is only with the commitment of the dedicated, organized residents working together that public safety can be improved for everyone. Safety Network would like to acknowledge and honor the efforts of these individuals and groups across the city with our annual Community Leadership Awards.
For more information and to learn about nominations, go to the Safety Network website: www.safetynetwork.org

Thursday, April 3: African American Educational Summit
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: 1050 McAllister St., Ella Hill Hutch Community Center
This is the second of two important summits to discuss the issues and concerns regarding African American students in San Francisco. There will be four panels: Students, Parents, Community and Educators. Some topics to be discussed are: African American Achievement Gap, Student, Youth and Young Adult Empowerment/Participation, Parent Empowerment, African American Educators Participation, African American Community Involvement, Educational Technology, African American Students and Adult Health Issues, and Student and Youth Employment. The general public is welcome to attend the two summits.
For more information contact Dr. James M. Calloway, 415-240-6086 or email j.m.calloway@worldnet.att.net



Ongoing
January 22 through April 6: Americans Who Tell the Truth Exhibition
Location: African American Arts and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street
On display are portraits by artist Robert Shetterly. The exhibition includes portraits of Malcom X, Lateefah Simon, James Bell, Utah Phillips, Alice Waters, Eva Paterson, Cindy Sheehan, Hariet Tubman, Ella Baker, Emma Goldman, Van Jones, Daniel Ellsberg, Cesar Chavez, Frederick Douglass, Marian Wright Edelman, Harry Hay. Additional porttaits are also on view at the Administrative Offices of the Courts, 455 Golden Gate Avenue. For more information call Visual Arts Coordinator, Samara Brown, at 922-1995 or email samara@aaacc.org .

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

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.

Recruiting BEET Rangers- Band of Environmentally Educated Teens
Green Job Training Internships stipend of $1,000+
Date: 8 months Spring-Fall 2008
This is a great opportunity for low income, diverse youth between the ages of 13-19 years old living in the Western Addition. This is an opportunity to become an environmental leader and improve the community's urban parks while making friends and helping others. Events planned include; wilderness adventures, workshops in park maintenance, design and construction, recycling, composting, organic gardening, nutrition, and cooking. park clean-ups, community celebrations, farmers' market, trips to urban and rural organic farms, bike rides/alternative transpiration and more events are planned! For the requirements and to request an application to either be in the program or sponsor/mentor please contact the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Parks Group at 415-643-3638 or 415-431-8112
hvnparks@hotmail.com or 415-345-9777.


Garden Park Work Parties

Alamo Square - February 16, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Contact: Lisa Bastick lmbastick@yahoo.com
or 415-921-3109.

Alvord Lake Area, Golden Gate Park – February 23, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Contact: Karen Crommie
kcrommie@aol.com

Buena Vista Park - March 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Contact: Richard Magary, of Buena Vista Neighborhood Association (BVNA), and Friends of Buena Vista Park (FoBVP)
BVNA@ix.netcom.com

Friends of Duboce Park Volunteer Days March 8, 10:00 am -12:00pm
Location: Meet near the basketball courts, behind the Harvey Milk Building
The community is invited to help beautify the park. Tools and gloves are provided. Look for the gardener's truck or gardener's Cushman. You're invited to come for as long or little as you would like. Even a 1/2-hour makes a huge difference in the park. No experience is necessary. For more information feel free to contact Rose Gillen at rosegillen@sbcglobal.net

Haight-Ashbury Stewards Every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Contact: Nature in the City, 415-564.4107 for details and check the www.natureinthecity.org/haightashburystewards.php.
The weekly work parties do habitat restoration in the Haight.

Koshland Park - March 8, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Contact: Hayes Valley Neighborhood Parks Council, hvnparks@hotmail.com

Panhandle March 8, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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 but feel free to bring some of your own. Contact 415-346-1448, home@prosf.org.

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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