ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Abraham Lincoln High School class of 1974 is having its 50th reunion in September. For information, please find us at facebook.com/groups/A.LincolnHighSchool74 or email at 74mightymustangs@gmail.com.

BAZAAR CAFE EVENTS

Free events at Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St. All events at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Literature: Bazaar Writers Salon, first Sundays, 6-8:30 p.m.

Music: Saturday, June 1, Reggie Garrett and Christine Gunn; Saturday, June 8, Leanne Tallis album release; Friday, June 14, Sweet Ruckus and friends; Saturday, June 15, Sleeping Porch; Friday, June 21, opera with Rubina Mazurka; Saturday, June 22, Alex Walsh.

Comedy: Danny Dechi Comedy Showcase, third Fridays.

Go to bazaarcafe.com for details and schedule updates.

CLEMENT STREET ART WALK

Clement Street Art Walk is a monthly community evening event bringing local art to the small businesses on Clement Street. Listen to live music, mingle with your neighbors and enjoy local artists featured at your favorite small businesses while you shop local. Every third Thursday of the month, 5-8 p.m. on Clement Street from Arguello Boulevard to Park Presidio Boulevard (and beyond)! Learn more at clementstreetsf.com.

COMMENTARIES AND LETTERS

From the editor: All commentaries we publish are the opinions of the writers and should not be considered our editorial stances on issues. We strive to remain neutral and offer a balance of viewpoints. We invite readers who wish to express their opinions to send a letter to the editor to Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Word limit for the newspaper is 350, for the website, 500. RichmondSunsetNews.com.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Jess Goldstein, the creator of the Richmond Review crossword puzzles, with be taking a break this month and is planning to return for the July issue.

FELTON TECH SQUAD

Felton’s Tech Squad is providing free basic tech support for older adults and people with disabilities in the Richmond District. Ask questions regarding how to navigate your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Drop-in for one-on-one session in English and Russian, Friday, June 7, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Richmond Branch Library (351 Ninth Ave.). For more information, please call 415-474-1558 or email techsquad@felton.org.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND BRANCH

351 NINTH AVE., 415-355-5600

CHILDREN/FAMILY PROGRAMS:

“Storytime: For Babies.” Playtime follows directly after the Storytime. Limited to 46 participants, tickets required. Mondays 11-11:30 a.m.

“Storytime: For Toddlers.” Playtime follows directly after Storytime. Richmond 10th Avenue Park. Some blankets and chairs provided. In case of extreme weather, Storytime will be held inside. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.

“Activity: Lego Free Play.” Build skyscrapers, forts, castles or whatever your imagination desires with LEGO. For ages 5 and older. June 11, 3:30-5 p.m.

“Performance: Taiko Drumming with Kristy Oshiro.” Feel the thunderous sounds of taiko drums as Kristy Oshiro combines Japanese language, culture and history into an exciting experience. Richmond 10th Avenue Park. Thursday, June 13, 11-11:45 a.m.

“STEM: Bubble Cube!” Discover how to make a cube shaped bubble using straws, pipe cleaners and bubble solution. For children and their families. Thursday, June 20, 2-3 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS:

“Leather Bracelets.” Design a one-of-a-kind leather bracelet with leather stamps and fasteners. For ages 10–18. Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5648. Thursday, June 27, 4 – 6 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES:  

“Refuse Refuse: Neighborhood cleanup and Storytime.” Led by community member Vince Yuen, meet at the 10th Avenue door of the Richmond Library to help with neighborhood clean-up. Every second Tuesday of the month. June 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

“Milagra Ridge Field Trip.” A partnership with the National Park Service. Join the National Parks staff on a guided tour and learn about the plants and animals native to the area. Get your hands dirty and give back to your National Park with a family-friendly plant stewardship activity. Space is limited. Registration required in person at Richmond Branch Library. Registration begins June 1. Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

“Breath Meditation and Gentle Yoga with Don Narin.” Guided meditation for calming and stress release with gentle form of yoga that anyone can do. No movement beyond what is comfortable for you. Very relaxing and calming. Every Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon.

“Beginners Tai Chi with Patrick Lau.” Learn and practice beginning Tai Chi guided by Patrick Lau. Tai Chi may help improve your overall health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination and posture. Space is limited, call for reservation: 415-355-5600. Mondays, June 3 and 10, 2-3:30 p.m.

“Tutorial: Tech Savy at 60+” Learn basics of tablets and iPhones. It is a seven-class series. Please bring your own devices: Apple/Android. The class is taught in Cantonese. Space is limited, call for reservation: 415-355-5600. This program is in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly. Wednesday, June 5, 1:30-2:15 p.m.

“Tutorial: Drop-In Tech Support for Older Adults with the Felton Institute Tech Squad.” Get one-on-one help with your phone or tablet, searching the internet, setting up an email account and other basic computer tasks. Cantonese-speaking Tech Squad members are available to assist, Friday, June 7, 1:30-3 p.m.

“Read Together, Silent Book Club.” Bring any book (fiction or nonfiction) for a period of silent reading followed by a discussion when you share what you are reading with others. The club meets every other Wednesday. Wednesdays, June 12 and 26, 3-5 p.m.

“Screen-printing with Calixto Robles.” Create your own work of print art using pre-prepared screens. Paper will be provided, bring your own tote bag or T-shirt to get printed. Calixto Robles is a painter, printmaker and sculptor from Oaxaca, Mexico. Inspired by the myths, symbols, colors, and ancient traditions of Meso-America, he mixes the silkscreen techniques, which enhance texture and brilliant color, with drawn and found images. Robles’ paintings explore magical realms while his ceramics allow him to reconnect with earthly materials. Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. Connect: search Calixto Robles for website, Instagram and Facebook. Thursday, June 6, 4-6 p.m.

“Income Planning for Retirement.” Basic financial concepts. How to create a lifetime guaranteed personal pension plan, and how to have tax-free income during retirement. The presentation is in Russian. Saturday, June 22, 2-3:30 p.m.

“Japanese Bonsai.” Dory Schrader, co-founder of Bonsaify, will present the history of bonsai and some basic information about bonsai care and maintenance. This program is in partnership with the Bonsai Society of San Francisco. Space is limited. Please reserve: 415-355-5600. Tuesday, June 25, 2 – 3 p.m.

“Presentation: San Francisco Opera Behind the Scenes – American Opera.” Take a deep dive into the San Francisco Opera’s upcoming performances and themes with Cole Thomason-Redus, the Opera’s content curator for the Department of Diversity, Equity and Community. Richmond Branch will host three Sunday Summer sessions in this series: American Opera on June 30, Bizet’s Carmen on July 28 and A Sneak Peek at the 2024 Fall Season on Aug. 25. Adults, teens and children are welcome to attend these multimedia, insider’s view presentations. Connect: search San Francisco Opera for website and Instagram. Sunday, June 30, 2-3:30 p.m.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, SUNSET BRANCH

1305 18TH AVE., 415-355-2808, sunmgr@SFPL.org

Workshop: Mandarin for Beginners, Monday, June 3, 1-3 p.m. Discover Chinese culture through an immersive journey into the Mandarin language across engaging classes. Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting May 20). There will be eight sessions: June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, and 22.

Workshop: Self-Defense for the People. Learn how to defend yourself in everyday urban situations, such as riding the bus or waiting for BART, going to your car, leaving work late or even during social situations at the end of the day. This class is great for older adults and is developed to be simple, effective and adaptable. Friday, June 7, 2-3 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations required: email sunmg@sfpl.org or call 415-355-2808.

Performance: San Francisco Symphony Chamber Concert. Join us at the Sunset Branch for a chamber concert featuring San Francisco Symphony Principal Harpist Katherine Siochi. Katherine will perform classical pieces from a range of composers and teach us about this ancient instrument (the harp is believed to have existed as far back as 15,000 B.C.!). This event is open to all library patrons and is brought to you by the San Francisco Symphony’s Community Chamber Concert program. Siochi joined the San Francisco Symphony as principal harp beginning in the 2023–24 season. She was previously principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony and Sarasota Orchestra, and has appeared as a guest with the Chicago Symphony and New York Philharmonic. She was the gold medalist of the 2016 USA International Harp Competition. Friday, June 7, 3–4 p.m.

Film: “Out of the Dust” is a film that combines dance, poetry and music to evoke the specter of the internment of Japanese Americans. The program includes discussion with its creators. “Out of the Dust” is told through ghosts of Manzanar Detention Camp who come to life through the poetry of Janice Mirikitani, the music of Miles Lassi and Paul Chihara and the Japanese American folk dance “Ei Ja Nai Ka” (meaning “ain’t it good?”) choreographed and music written by PJ Hirabayashi. After the closing of the camps, who and what memories were left behind in the windy dust-laden desert of Manzanar? Saturday, June 8, 2-4 p.m.

Performance: Taiko Drumming with Kristy Oshiro. Feel the thunderous sounds of taiko drums as Kristy Oshiro combines Japanese language, culture and history into an exciting experience.

Thursday, June 13, 1-1:45 p.m.

Tutorial: Tablet/Smartphone Class for Older Adults 60+. Self-Help for the Elderly’s training program is ideal for those seeking to enhance their technical skills. The program focuses on hands-on training, allowing participants to become proficient in using their smartphones and tablets. Bring your device along and prepare to become an expert! Friday, June 21, 1-2:30 p.m.

Device Type: iOS and Android

Topic: iCloud and Google Drive. The identification of iCloud and Google Drive. How to upload and manage a file? Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting June 7).

Book Club: Sunset Silent Readers. Join us for a silent reading session, followed by a group discussion. Bring any book, fiction or non-fiction, and share your thoughts with us. Registration is recommended: 415-355-2808. Tuesday, June 25, 4- 6 p.m.

Presentation: Talking About Death Won’t Kill You! Jim VanBuskirk shares his journey from death ignorance to death education through hosting Death Cafés, volunteering with Final Exit Network and compiling resources on death and dying. Through personal experiences and insights, attendees will be encouraged to embrace conversations about this stigmatized topic. From advance care directives to options for choosing one’s time of death, we’ll explore essential end-of-life issues together, fostering greater comfort and appreciation for life’s preciousness. Saturday, June 29, 3-4 p.m.

FREE SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOPS FOR OLDER ADULTS

One Richmond is partnering with Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy to offer FREE self-defense workshops to older adults in the Richmond District. In response to continuing anti-Asian racism, this initiative aims to provide practical skills and boost confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Workshops are one-hour long and include demonstrations, active participation and using self-defense tools like hand alarms. Each participant gets a hand alarm at the end of the seminar. Thursday, June 6 and Saturday, June 8, Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy, 4801 Geary Blvd. at the corner of 12th Avenue. To register, visit the One Richmond website (onerichmondsf.com) or get forms from the office at 802 Clement St. (Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.). For more information, contact One Richmond at 415-683-8402 or email at onerichmond@richmondsf.org. Monolingual Chinese speakers can also contact Sarah Li at 510-821-1841 for help with registration.

GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND

The Golden Gate Park Band’s 142nd season of summer concerts series runs until Oct. 6 on Sundays* at 1 p.m. at the Spreckels Temple of Music (aka the Bandshell) in Golden Gate Park. San Francisco’s oldest musical organization, founded in 1882, continues a new era of music for San Francisco and the Bay Area. ALL SHOWS FREE! All Welcome! * All concerts start at 1 p.m. on Sundays except Thursday, July 4 and Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day). Learn more at goldengateparkband.org.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy June birthday to Carolyne Bartolome, Art Bickford, Barry Bradlyn, Ralph and Myra Chapin, Reiko Chow, Roni Craig, Kyle C. Curry, Devin and Kirstin, Irina Doliner-Kelly, Jennifer Dove, Reganomics Dermudez, Bjorn and Goldie, Dilley, Vincent Edward, Jermelyn Genove, Yanina Gotsulsky, Douglas Gorney, William Haubenstein, Chris Kelly, John Kolb, Barbara Wilson Langstaff, Sydney Lue, Thomas Lue, Todd Lue, Mariah Manzano, Andrew McWilliams, Anne Oz, Brendan Pinder, Christina Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, William Ryan Nies, Vicki and Joyce, Evan Van Nostrand, Lindsay Van Nostrand, Rich Van Nostrand, Ryan Van Nostrand, Travis Van Nostrand, Nathan Vickers, Ellie Vogel, Gail Walsh, Frankie West, Arlin Wong, Dana Wong, Franklin Wong and Previn Wong. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

HEART OF THE RICHMOND District NIGHT MARKET

This engaging and entertaining event in the Central Richmond District will be a family-friendly event highlighting the diverse offerings from small local businesses and will appeal to people of all ages – locals and visitors alike. Activities and booths will include arts and crafts, carnival-style games, small business vendors, resources from community organizations, activities, performances and dining with pre-packaged food options. Providing a fun and festive night out in the neighborhood will introduce locals and visitors to the welcoming and diverse community and increase support for local small businesses. The first night market will take place on Saturday, June 8, 4-8 p.m. on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues. Learn more at heartoftherichmonddistrictnightmarket.com.

INNER SUNSET FLEA MARKET

The Inner Sunset Flea Market takes place every second Sunday of the month. Voted one of the top 10 flea markets in the Bay Area, it began in 2015 as a grassroots-organized market in collaboration with Sunset Mercantile. This Inner Sunset Sundays event is presented by Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and includes more than 30 resident, artisan and nonprofit vendors, as well as live music, all-ages activities and fun themed days. It is more than just a flea market – it is a community celebration in the heart of the Inner Sunset! Ninth Avenue and Irving Street, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

IRVING STREET FEST-A-RAMA

The inaugural Irving Street Fest-A-Rama will occur on Saturday, June 8, from noon to 5 p.m., on Irving Street, between 19th and 22nd avenues. Organized by ArtyHood and sponsored by various non-profits, businesses, and community organizations, including the Outer Sunset Merchant and Professional Association, Self-Help for the Elderly, SF New Deal, SF Hole in the Wall Pizza, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, and the American Medical Group, this festival promises to be the event of the year! The festival’s first edition will showcase live music, DJs, belly dance performances and dragon dance as well as local artists and small businesses on Irving Street offering special deals, sales and promotions. Learn more at artyhood.org/irvingst-fest-a-rama/.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

The San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman program offers free, confidential support to address issues raised by residents in long-term care facilities and free training opportunities for those interested in becoming volunteer ombudsmen. Our next virtual training begins May 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For details on training or accessing support, call 415-751-9788 or email ombudsman@felton.org.

MEET THE EDITOR OF THE RICHMOND REVIEW

Meet the editor of the Richmond Review: You are invited to meet with Michael Durand, editor and publisher of the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers and the RichmondSunsetNews.com website. Bring your story ideas, feedback, suggestions, questions, announcement items and advertising inquiries. We are also welcoming new writers and photographers interested in contributing stories and photos. The Meet the Editor session is at the One Richmond storefront, 802 Clement St. and corresponds with the monthly Clement Street Art Walk, every third Thursday of the month, 4-6 p.m.For more information, call 415-706-6428 or email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Scheduled appointments not necessary but appreciated.

OUTER SUNSET FARMERS MARKET AND MERCANTILE

Join us every Sunday at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market and Mercantile where you can find fresh produce from local farmers and ranchers, enjoy delicious dishes from Outer Sunset eateries and discover unique finds from local makers and artisans. Every Sunday, find a revolving series of live performers, engaging activities and exhibitions at the ArtShip and fun zone! Our farmers market accepts WIC, EBT and Market Match. 37th Avenue at Ortega Street, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Go to sunsetmercantilesf.com or call 415-465-2475 for more details.

‘PHOTOS OF THE MONTH’ ONLINE GALLERY

Photographers are invited to submit three of their best photos for consideration to be published in the “Photos of the Month” gallery on RichmondSunsetNews.com. The website averages 20,000 views per month. Please submit photos as jpegs on the 15th of each month. For more information, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com or call 415-706-6428.

Piano Lessons

With my unique teaching method, I will show you how to find every chord on the keyboard – major, minor, sharp and flat – in less than 10 minutes. Then I’ll show you how to start playing songs at your very first lesson. No need to be able to read music. Call Michael at 415-706-6428 to learn more.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS

Tuesday, June 11, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Richmond Library Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/553131/.

Wednesday, June 12, 4-5 p.m., Inner Sunset Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/581814/.

Thursday, June 13, 10-11:30 a.m., Fulton Playground Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/629883/.

Friday, June 14, 5-6:15 p.m., Outer Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/450069/.

Saturday, June 15, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.–noon, Central Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/546732/.

Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Rise & Grind Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413075/.

Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.–noon, Inner Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/464169/.

Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.–noon, Avenues To Kezar Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/609976/.

Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., BookshopSF Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/621752/.

Saturday, June 22, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m.–noon, Richmond District Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/441884/.

Saturday, June 29, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Sunday, June 30, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Sunset Mercantile Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/557047/.

RICHMOND REVIEW AT HEART OF THE RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET

Stop by and say hi! Come visit the Richmond Review booth at the inaugural Heart of the Richmond Night Market on Saturday, June 8, 4-8 p.m. on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues. Free RR hats with each $30 donation (while supplies last)!

SEALEVEL GALLERY EVENTS

4331 Irving St., 415-848-9026, sealevelsf.com

• Saturdays, 9 a.m. until sold out. Braid bakery and Cattle Dog Coffee pop-up. Every first Saturday of the month. Delicious babkas, biscuits and state-of-the-art specialty coffee.

• Wednesday, June 5, 7-9 p.m. Fruit and vegetables –a watercolor workshop with Baptiste Benet. All levels welcome.

• Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. until sold out. Two Two One and Secondhand Saturday. Every second Saturday of the month. Cafe pop up serving Asian snacks and drinks inspired by childhood nostalgia.

• Sunday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Invisible Struggles: Visible Hope. With Sarah McCarthy Grimm and Jeana Loraine. A safe and non-judgmental circle of support, offering solidarity and creative coping strategies for living with ambiguous grief.

• Wednesday, June 12, 7-9 p.m. One and two point perspectives. A watercolor workshop with Baptiste Benet. All levels welcome.

• Saturday, June 15, noon-3 p.m. Sea urchin dyeing with Seelie Studio. Join us for the unforgettable experience of making natural dye from purple sea urchins.

• Thursday, June 20, 7-9 p.m. Songwriters circle hosted by Frances England. Come share a song you’re working on and learn about each other’s creative process.

• Sunday, June 23, 7 p.m. Sunset Solos. A monthly solo performance series curated and produced by Jeremy Greco. This month with Abbey Glover, Bennet Caffee and Theresa Donahoe.

• Tuesday, June 25, 7:30 p.m. Hacienograh presents: Ambient exploration and visuals. Hosted monthly by Sycamore Willow and Christopher Fantasy. Join us for a monthly series where music and visuals blend to create a tranquil oasis.

• Thursday, June 27, 7-9 p.m. Open mic. Hosted by Sami Freeman. Gather in our cozy community space and share your poetry, music and more.

• Saturday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. Frances England/Oscilla. “Drink Up the Sun” EP release

featuring Sami Freeman and Jason Gonzales (Sycamore Willow).

• Sunday, June 30, 5-7 p.m. Creative Currents, a monthly writing meet-up. All genres, styles and experience levels welcome.

SECONDHAND SATURDAYS

Come check out Secondhand Saturdays and celebrate all things vintage, antique and secondhand. Presented by Sunset Mercantile every third Saturday of the month at Ortega Street and 37th Avenue, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop local from more than 50 vintage vendors, makers and artisans that are some of the Bay Area’s best. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks, rotating monthly features and more! Visit sunsetmercantilesf.com/secondhand/ for more information.

STAMP COLLECTOR AND STAMP COLLECTIONS

Stamp collector is buying stamps and stamp collections. I am buying “older stamps” from the 1800s to 1930. American Philatelic Society member since 1986. Pictures are appreciated. Call or text message 415-533-0761.

THANK YOU!

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