BAZAAR CAFE OCTOBER EVENTS 

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

Literature: Every First Sunday 6-8:30 p.m., Bazaar Writers Salon. Oct. 1 features Michael Dumanis, Randall Mann, Mira Rosenthal, and Andrena Zawinski.

Music: Friday, Oct. 6, Matt Jaffe Songwriter Showcase, Saturday, Oct. 14, The Richmond Revue. Saturday, Oct. 21, Guitar Showcase with Teja Gerken.

Kids:  Sunday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m., Stinkytales Puppet Show, growing caring and compassionate kids one story at a time.

Comedy: Oct. 20, Danny Dechi Comedy Showcase.

CARRIAGE HOUSE SALE

Sale to benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Anne’s Home, 300 Lake St. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vintage, couture and ready-to-wear clothing, art, jewelry, collectables, men’s and women’s shoes and accessories, kitchen and household items, lamps and more. All proceeds support St. Anne’s home.

CELEBRATE CO-OP MONTH WITH LOCAL AUTHOR

Celebrate October as co-op month with local author Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff and Other Avenues Food Co-op, 3930 Judah St. (near 44th Avenue) on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m. Shanta will discuss how Other Avenues was born from the Bay Area’s food cooperative movement.Discussion will be followed by a pickling demonstration and tasting of pickles, home-made chai and crackers. To register, call 415-661-7475. (You can find an archive of Shanta’s “Cooking Together” columns at RichmondSunsetNews.com.) 

THE CHILDREN’S BOOK PROJECT

The Children’s Book Project is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that provides free books for children and youth living in economically vulnerable communities to help improve literacy and close the achievement gap. You can help create equitable access to books by donating new or gently used books that your children have outgrown. If you have good condition books to donate, our Book Bank is open by appointment at 2166 Palou St., or find a local book drop at childrensbookproject.org. 

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.

DRAMA WITH FRIENDS

Drama With Friends is a free ZOOM THEATRE. Want to act? Join a troupe of older actors looking to expand our acting pool. We present short plays by local playwrights every third Monday night of the month followed by a Q&A with the playwright. Prospective actors need to set aside time for two or three one-hour rehearsals a month. Want to join the audience? You’re welcome too. Check out the Community Living Campaign for further information (sfcommunityliving.org/event/dwf) or write judygoddess@gmail.com. 

FREE TECH SUPPORT

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. One-on-one session in English, Russian, Cantonese or Mandarin. Friday, Oct. 13, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Richmond Branch Library (351 Ninth Ave.). Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email techsquad@felton.org.

FREE ADAPTIVE BIKE PROGRAM

Serving people with disabilities in SF parks, the free Adaptive Bike Program is presented by a partnership between SF Rec. and Park, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) and SF Municipal Transportation Agency. Ride an adaptive bike in two lovely locations either in Golden Gate Park (every first and third Saturday) or on The Great Highway (every second and fourth Saturday). Reservations are required (limited availability on some bikes). To reserve a bike, contact BORP Cycling Center at 510-848-2930 or e-mail at cycling@borp.org by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND BRANCH
351 NINTH AVE., 415-355-5600

CHILDREN/FAMILY PROGRAMS: 

 “Storytime.” Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. 

“Lego Free Play.” Build skyscrapers, forts, castles or whatever your imagination desires with LEGO. For ages 5 and older. Oct. 1, 3:30-5 p.m.

“Performance: La Familia Peña-Govea: Tricycle Music Fest.” La Familia Peña-Govea is a three-generation family band playing bilingual children’s music based in Latin folk traditions. The band, parents Miguel Govea and Susan Peña, daughter René and grandson, Diego, has played an eclectic mix of cumbias, rancheras, boleros, and more for decades in the Bay Area. Their original compositions address themes such as socio-emotional regulation, science, cultural pride, and communication skills, and will get the whole family dancing. La Familia Peña-Govea brings the party wherever they go!

Learn more about Tricycle Music Fest at SFPL TMF website. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2-3 p.m.

“Workshop: Paper Flowers for Filipino Heritage Celebration.” Make an everlasting bouquet of Philippine florals with ChiChai. We’ll use different paper cutting and folding techniques to make these flowers and leaves come to life. All skills welcome to join. Sunday, Oct. 22, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

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

CHILDREN AND TEENS: 

“Activity: DIY Eclipse Viewer.” Make a simple pinhole eclipse viewer, play an eclipse game and read an eclipse story in honor of the annular eclipse on Saturday, Oct. 14. For ages 8–18. Thursday, Oct. 5, 3-5:30 p.m.

 ADULT PROGRAMS:

“Breath meditation and Gentle Yoga with Don Narin.” Guided meditation for calming and stress release joint with gentle form of yoga that anyone can do – on the floor (bring your own mat) or seated in one of the library’s chairs. No movement beyond what is comfortable for you. Very relaxing and calming. Every Thursday, 11-12:30 a.m. 

“Activity: The Art of Wycinanki.” Eastern European Heritage celebration. Learn about Eastern European paper-cutting folk art and make your own Wycinanki flower. Space is limited to 20 patrons. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2-3:30 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, Oct. 4 and 18, 3-5 p.m. 

“Workshop: Medicare 101.” Licensed health insurance agent, Elena A Kotenkova presents information on many changes in Medicare and Medi-Cal this year. In English and Russian. Thursday, Oct. 12. English session: 2-3 p.m. Russian session: 3-4 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, Oct. 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

“Performance: Łowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble.” Resident dance company of the Polish Club in San Francisco, a group of skilled and dedicated dancers present traditional dance from Poland. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1-2 p.m.

“Presentation: Calfresh (food stamps).” Sarah Li, community resource coordinator at the Richmond Center, will share information on how to apply for CalFresh (food stamps) and share new income and benefits guidelines. No reservation needed. Saturday, Oct. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

“Workshop: Westside Affordable Housing Sunset and Richmond.” This workshop offers affordable housing resources and educational information for the Richmond and Sunset districts. You will learn how to apply for affordable housing, who qualifies for affordable housing, how many units will be built in the community and why it matters to the Richmond and Sunset residents. In English. Please reserve: 415-355-5600. This program is in partnership with Self Help for the Elderly. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. 

“Workshop: Grow Your Own Japanese Bonsai Tree.” Start your own bonsai tree to bring home! While potting a seed that will grow into a bonsai tree, you will also learn about the history of bonsai and some basic information about bonsai care and maintenance presented by Dory Schrader, co-founder of Bonsaify. Each participant will also receive access to “Very Basics of Bonsai”, a short e-book. This program is in partnership with BSSF, Bonsai Society of San Francisco. Space is limited. To make a reservation, call 415-355-5600. Monday, Oct. 23, 2-3:30 p.m.

GREAT HAUNTWAY

The third annual Great Hauntway takes place Sunday, Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. In a San Francisco twist on Halloween trick or treating, neighbors from all over SF gather on the Upper Great Highway from Judah to Taraval streets to create a community-powered trick or treat promenade. Neighbors are invited to rent a table or create their own zany trick or treat station, and enjoy a non-stop parade of cute kids, amazingly costumed adults and live music. Children enjoy more than a mile of safe, car-free Halloween fun that includes non-candy treats, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and a free professional photo booth. To learn more and reserve your spot on the Hauntway, visit greathauntway.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy October birthday to Celeste Aquino, David Barker, Zarek Bastani, Estella Bond, Diane Callman, Hannah Chon, Megan Cresci, Carlos Joey Dardon, J9 Downing, MJSD, David Gillies, Kathy Hom, Tam Huynh, Laura Johnson-Bickford, Matt Kauffman, Sidney Keith, Dylan King, Maya Klein, Sue Kozakiewicz, Becky Lee, Brittney Lee, Matthew Leigh, Helen Liu, Kris Lue, Lynda Nguyen, Michelle Nicoletti, Kyle O’Rourke, Melissa Judith Poon, Sue Roberts, Charlotte Schmidlapp, Michelle Schulz, Andy Sponring, Lucia Maria Sullivan, Jeffrey Trotter, Chelsea Tsang, Kari Vides, Gale Ward, Athena Weber, Maxwell Zachary White, Madison Wong, Ruby Yep, Simone Yuen and Barbara Zartun. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

The Father Sauer Academy Parents Club is hosting its second annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Saint Ignatius, Gordan Practice at 2155 37th Ave.  between Quintara and Rivera streets. Tickets are $10 at the door for all day carnival games, bounce houses and more. Ticket sales support students’ scholarships at Father Sauer Academy.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Yaskawa America, Inc. seeks Embedded Software Engineer B-Motion w/ bach or for deg equiv in EE, ME, CE or rel fld & 2 yrs exp in job offer or embed sftwr des (Also acept mast or for deg equiv in EE, ME, CE or rel fld). Must have crswrk or exp w C++, embed sftwr, mot ctrl & RTOS. Salary $135-155K. Apply to HR, 150 Spear St. Ste 700, San Francisco, CA 94105 or online http://www.yaskawa.com/about-us/careers.

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., every second Wednesday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m. For more information, call 415-706-6428 or email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Scheduled appointments not necessary but appreciated. 

MNEMONIC DEVICES

Announcing Mnemonic Devices: The Constructed Sculpture of Paul Baker. Opening Reception: 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, and running October 4 – 30. Longtime Richmond District artist Paul Baker proudly invites everyone to attend, and explains the title: “People may know a standard mnemonic device—perhaps helping them remember the order of the planets. Well, mine are not only in plural, the sculptures are actual 3-D machines that help a viewer regain something from the past.” See Paul’s work at c-clampstudios.com. Further information: vargas.missioncollege.edu Vargas Art Gallery, Gillmore Center, Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. Phone: 408-855-5007.

ONE RICHMOND COMMUNITY MARKET

The launch of the One Richmond Community Market is aimed at enhancing food security and fostering community connections. Once a week on Wednesdays, we will provide several items of fresh food for participants. To ensure this initiative reaches those who can benefit most, we have specific criteria in place. Please go to onerichmondsf.com/one-richmond-community-market for eligibility and registration process. Contact: onerichmondsf@gmail.com.

ONLINE-ONLY CONTENT

Visit our website, to find features that you can’t find in the newspaper. We recently uploaded three albums of Outside Lands 2023 photos. Look for “Cooking Together,” by Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, “Overtures and Undertows,” a column by Noma Faingold, a talented writer and longtime contributor to the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers. Business features include, “Business Profile” by John Oppenheimer and “A Shot of Salvation” by Deno Gellepes. Check out the recent “Photos of the Month” gallery. RichmondSunsetNews.com.

‘PHOTOS OF THE MONTH’ GALLERY ONLINE

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. Please submit on the 15th of each month. For more information, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com or call 415-706-6428.

PIANO LESSONS

I taught myself how to play the piano when I was a teenager and have been playing for more than 50 years. I came up with a simple method of learning chords and love sharing the knowledge. If you want to learn, I can help you. Call 415-706-6428 for details.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS

Richmond District:

Thursday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon, SF Village Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413075/.

Thursday, Oct. 5, 3:30–4:30 p.m., One Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/528372/.

Friday, Oct. 6, 8–9 a.m., Morning Coffee Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/.

Friday, Oct. 6, 3:30–5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/437706/.

Saturday, Oct. 7, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Sunday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.–noon, Outer Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/450069/.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Richmond Library Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/553131/.

Saturday, Oct. 14, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Saturday, Oct. 28,10 a.m.–noon, Richmond District Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/441884/.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Sunset District: 

Sunday, Oct. 8, 1–3 p.m., Great Highway Park Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/448138/.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 5-6 p.m., Sunset Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/581814/.

Sunday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunset Mercantile Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/557047/.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–noon, Central Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/546732/.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.–noon, Inner Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/464169/.

REINSTATE 58

If you plan on leaving your home to your children, you may want to sign the petition at forcalifornians.com. Proposition 58, passed in 1986 – with 75% of California voter approval – allowed for the transfer of property from parent to child WITHOUT triggering reassessment of property taxes. It has been extremely important for families to climb the economic ladder and build some intergenerational financial stability. This was lost in 2021. Reinstate 58. – Volunteers forcalifornians.com.

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.

SF MODEL YACHT CLUB ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Set your sights on Spreckels Lake when the San Francisco Model Yacht Club celebrates its 125th anniversary. View displays of model power boats and sail boats. Talk with club members and learn about their boats.

• San Francisco Sailing Science Center Exhibits – fun, interactive experiences for all ages, sailor or not.

• Ragtop/Stinkpot Relay Regatta – a friendly relay competition that cleverly includes skippers and boats from the Power Squadron, R/C Sail Squadron, and Freesail Squadron.

• Have-A-Go for Public – “Thumbs on sticks!” – try running a model with some individual instruction.

• SFMYC Club Building Open House – visit the historic 1937 building that serves as a boat storage facility and meeting location for our members.

Learn about the history of the oldest continuously operating model yacht club in the U.S.

The club was founded in 1898. Spreckels Lake, in Golden Gate Park at Fulton Street and 36th Avenue, was specifically designed for model yachting. It was completed in 1904. The club hosts numerous regional, national and international events at the lake. Sunday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn more at sfmyc.org.

SF WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

The San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because, like flowers, our participants don’t stop when something’s in their way. Alzheimer’s isn’t going away and we wont stop raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Please join us Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-noon, at Pier 27 in San Francisco. Register: alz.org/sanfranciscowalk. Want to volunteer? Call the Alzheimer’s Association office any time at 415-463-8507 or email sfwalk@alz.org. 

SENIOR NEEDS A HOME

Senior lady, quiet, with references, needs a place to live at a private residence in the west area of San Francisco. Having arthritis, she avoids flights of steps and hills. Uses public transportation. Call 415-561-9275 if you or someone you know can provide her a home. 

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.

SUNSET COMPOSER DEBUTS NEW BALLET

Sunset resident and composer JJ Hollingsworth will have her new short ballet, “Glass Suite” premiere at a concert dedicated to world peace. Russian-born concert pianist, Nikolay Khozyainov, will perform a peace recital called “The Night of Premieres” at Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. Maestro Khozyainov recently received the Gold Medal of Peace in a ceremony from the United Nations Blue Helmets. The United Nations Charter was signed in 1945 in Herbst Theater. Also on the program is the premier of Sunset resident JJ Hollingsworth’s composition, “Glass Suite,” a 12-minute contemporary ballet about the “depression glass” dishes that graced American tables during the 1930s and ‘40s. Hollingsworth is the composer-in-residence at Forte House Productions: For tickets, go to cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2929. For more information, call 415-627-8436 or email fortehouse1498@gmail.com.

SUPERNATURAL AT THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Hop on your broomstick and head over to the California Academy of Sciences for a heart-thumping and brain-tingling good time at its annual SuperNatural event on Friday, Oct. 27, 6:30-9 p.m. Shake your bones at a silent disco in Steinhart Aquarium. Feed your sweet tooth at trick-or-treat stations. Marvel at mystical magic shows. This freaky fun-for-all-ages event will also feature face painting and an exclusive teen lounge. For all the gory details, visit calacademy.org/supernatural. 

AUTHOR PRESENTS “TORN LILACS”

San Francisco author and historian Henry Michalski will be presenting his acclaimed book, “Torn Lilacs,” at the West Portal Branch Library on Oct. 7. Recently, Michalski presented his work at the Anza and Richmond branch libraries. “Torn Lilacs” is the true story of what his parents endured during World War II. It’s a love story which begins in Poland but shifts early on to regions rarely written about, such as Siberia and Kazakhstan, where the author was born shortly after the war. 

WRITING AND EDITING SERVICE

I am a California licensed attorney who is able to help with many of your writing, editing, and proofreading needs. I can assist with reports, proposals, professional applications, books, resumes and cover letters. I have 25 years of government experience and a 12-year human resources and recruiting background. Recently, I edited a manuscript for one author and provide ongoing editorial support to another. I welcome large and small projects. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, concerns or feedback. Email: writerseditors17@gmail.com or call/text 415-407-7328. I look forward to working with you.

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