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.

FELTON TECH SQUAD PROVIDES BASIC 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, Nov. 3, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Richmond Branch Library (351 Ninth Ave.). Drop-in for a one-on-one session. For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email techsquad@felton.org.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

Happy November birthday to Marina Bascus, Jack Buckley, Alex Dillon, Julia B. D., Bud Hauso, Rich Hom, Megan Kathleen, Finn Doliner-Kelly, Frankie Ryder King, Woody LaBounty, Ted Manahan, Kelley Meck, Juanita Monagle, Anna O’Banion, Maddie Patsel, Garrett Pieramico, Azadeh Reiskin, Kirby Rittman, Loretta Sholler, Carter Tsang, Stephanie LeBeau Watson, Kimberly Wong and Charlotte Yee. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews. com. Free.

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 Thursday (new day) 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. 

ONE RICHMOND COMMUNITY MARKET

The One Richmond Community Market is aimed at enhancing food security and fostering community connections. Once a week on Wednesdays, we 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.

RICHMOND REVIEW ONLINE-ONLY CONTENT

Visit our website, to find features that you can’t find in the newspaper. 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 on the 15th of each month. For more information, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com or call 415-706-6428.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS

Thursday, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m.–noon, SF Village Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413075/.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 3:30–4:30 p.m., One Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/528372/.

Friday, Nov. 3, 8–9 a.m., Morning Coffee Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/.

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

Saturday, Nov. 4, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

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

Sunday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.–noon, Outer Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/450069/.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Richmond Library Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/553131/.

Saturday, Nov. 18, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Sunday, Nov. 19, 11:00 a.m.–1 p.m., Baker Beach Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/560617/.

Saturday, Nov. 25, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.–noon, Richmond District Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/441884/.

SALVATION ARMY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

The Salvation Army Pinehurst Women’s Auxiliary will hold its Holiday Festival on Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at 2685 30th Ave. (at Wawona Street), rain or shine. Silent auction, Pinehurst Cafe (piroshkis, jams, baked goods and more) and Pinehurst Gift Shoppe (fashionable clothing, jewelry, accessories and unique gifts). Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army Pinehurst Program for Women. Free admission, raffle prize. For more information, contact Cheryl Russell Gloeckner at nevadasissy@yahoo.com.

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 won’t 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. 

PHOTOGRAPHER SEEKS ARTIST STUDIO

Photographer seeking affordable artist studio: light filled space for portraits and editing, Inner Richmond. Contact Lucy Goodhart 415-321-0781. 

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.

Announcements: $1 per word, 20 word minimum. Share birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, births, obituaries, graduations, sports highlights, business accomplishments, retirements, college admissions, etc. 

FREE: Add a name to the monthly birthday list or a community event announcements free of charge.

We also support small businesses: Free announcements for small businesses celebrating an anniversary or other significant milestone or event. Send announcement to Editor@Richmond SunsetNews.com. 

Announcements will run in the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers (36,200 copies) and on RichmondSunsetNews.com (20,000+ views per month). Ads must be pre-paid. Deadline: 20th of the month. Mail check to: P.O. Box 16035, S.F., CA  94116. Call 415-706-6428 or email editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com for more details.