ARTIST SEEKS STUDIO SPACE

Artist looking to rent a studio in the Richmond or Sunset districts. Have carpentry skills if you’re looking to lease space needing repair. Contact Jeff at 415-572-9482 or jeffpetersen@gmail.com.

BENEFIT COMEDY PERFORMANCES AT 4 STAR THEATER

The 4 Star Theater and comedian Marky McFly have partnered for a charity comedy show benefiting Oakland Community Kitchens. CEO of Hella Funny and Bay Area comedy legend Stroy Moyd will be headlining the event, with another local favorite, Jalisa Robinson, hosting the event. Other comedians performing include: Elisha Tan, an up-and-coming Singaporean comic based in the San Francisco Bay Area; Shivaan Nadan, a hilarious rising star in the SF comedian scene; Stephanie Block, journalist, author, comedian and producer of her own comedy shows; AJC, originally from North Carolina, is a well-known comic and very funny character in the Bay Area comedy scene; and John Beard who uses a unique style of non sequiturs and has appeared at the Punchline and various venues in SF. If you want guaranteed laughs and a good time for a good cause, come out to the 4 Star Theater at 2200 Clement St. on Saturday, Jan. 13. Tickets available at 4-star-movies.com.

COMMENTARIES AND LETTERS

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RETIREMENT

Congratulations V. Mark Durand, Ph.D., distinguished university professor emeritus at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, on your well-earned retirement. Your outstanding career as a professor, author, lecturer and administrator has been an inspiration to your students, fellow faculty, colleagues and, of course, your family and friends. Your contribution to the field of psychology has left an impressive legacy that will resonate for many years to come. Wishing you a long, happy and healthy retirement. Love from your family.

FELTON TECH SQUAD – Richmond District

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 a one-on-one session in English, Russian, Cantonese or Mandarin. Friday, Jan. 5th, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Richmond Branch Library (351 Ninth Ave.). For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email techsquad@felton.org.

FELTON TECH SQUAD – Sunset District

Felton’s Tech Squad is providing free basic tech support for older adults and people with disabilities. Ask questions regarding how to navigate your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Drop-in for  a one-on-one session in English. Friday, Jan. 19, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Ortega Library (3223 Ortega St.). For more information, 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.” Playtime follows directly after Storytime. Limited to 46 participants, tickets required. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.

“Storytime: For Babies.” Playtime follows directly after the Storytime. Limited to 46 participants, tickets required. Mondays, 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. Jan. 9, 3:30-5 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS:

“Workshop: Chinese Calligraphy.” Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience, you will learn how to hold the brush, master basic strokes and create calligraphic artwork. For ages 8-18. Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5648. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 3:30-4:30 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. Jan. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

“Breath Meditation and Gentle Yoga with Don Narin.” Guided meditation for calming and stress release with a 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.

“Tutorial: Tech Savy at 60+.” Learn basics of tablets and iPhones. It is a seven-class series. The topics include introduction of devices and hand gestures, setting up and using email account, using WeChat, changing keyboard and language, installing applications on your devices, Wi-Fi setting and Internet introduction and joining Zoom meeting. Please bring your own devices: Apple/Android. The class is taught in Cantonese. Space is limited. To reserve a space, call 415-355-5600. This program is in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1:30-2:45 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, Jan. 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cal Fresh applications help is available from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

“Read Together, Silent Book Club.” Bring any book (fiction or nonfiction) for a period of silent reading followed by a discussion to share what you are reading with others. The club meets every other Wednesday. Jan. 10 and 24, 3-5 p.m.

“Performance: Lion Dance with Jing Mo Athletic Association.” Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a Lion Dance performance with Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn more about the rich heritage of Lunar New Year traditions, see a spectacular martial arts demonstration and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your year off right. Saturday, Jan. 13, 1:15-1:45 p.m.

“Performance: Melody of China.” Celebrate Chinese New Year of Dragon with Chinese instrumental music performed by the students from Melody of China. Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. This program is in partnership with Melody of China. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m.

“Workshop: Westside Affordable Housing Sunset and Richmond.” This workshop offers affordable housing resources and educational information in Sunset and Richmond 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 Richmond and Sunset residents. In English and Cantonese. English session 2-3 p.m. Cantonese session 3:30-4:30 p.m. Please reserve: 415-355-5638. The program is in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2-4:30 p.m.

“Film: The Legacy of Mary Ellen Pleasant.” The story about a black businesswoman and abolitionist, who made her fortune by investing in companies that had a major influence on the western economy, like Wells Fargo and the Bank of California. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2-3 p.m.

“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. We believe that people of all ages and physical abilities should be able to protect themselves. Class taught by Legacy Filipino Martial Arts. Reservations required: 415-355-5600 or sign up at the reference desk. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2-3 p.m.

“Film: “Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart.” From the director of “The Joy Luck Club” and “Chan is Missing,” Wayne Wang’s “Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart” (1985) offers another love letter to San Francisco, this time centering on the City’s Richmond District. As the film narrative unfolds, a Chinese immigrant widow faces the New Year with some anxiety when her own death is foretold. The heroine creates a bucket list of things she wants to accomplish before she dies, including seeing her daughter married, and visiting China and paying her respects one last time. Get into the spirit of Lunar New Year with this San Francisco movie. PG, 86 min., 1985. Closed captions (CC) in English. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 3-5 p.m.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, SUNSET BRANCH

1305 18TH AVE., 415-355-2808

Workshop: Red Envelope Crafts with Maria Fong, Friday, Feb. 2, 2-3:30 p.m.

Maria Fong will demonstrate how to make beautiful lanterns from red paper envelopes.

Space is limited, reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting Jan. 19).

Tutorial: Tablet/Smartphone course for Older Adults 60+, Friday, Feb. 16, 1-2:30 p.m.

This is a workshop presented by Self-Help for the Elderly. Please bring your own tablet or smartphone. Device Type: iOS and Android. Topic: Google Maps: Locate current position and route directions. Space is limited, reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting Feb. 2).

Activity: Paint-by-Number, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4-5:30 p.m. Match the numbers to the acrylic paints and paint with the corresponding hues. Canvas boards are preprinted and marked with numbers, making this activity great for beginners. Space is limited, reservations required: 415-355-2808. (starting Feb. 6).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy January birthday toLois Anderson, Kyle Buckley, Jailene Calfayan, Mark Craig, Chiara Di Martino, Alex and Alice Doliner, Ilze Earner, Benjamin Johnson, Caroline King, Kyle Kisor, Alexander Mullaney, Phyllis Nabhan, Kiran Nagaraja, Olivia Neel, Renata Ruby Rhodes, Caley Rittman, Sarah Roberts, Natalie Rodier, Linda Shore, Bonnie Sill, Nelly Soncuya, Adriana Sosa, Cesar Tesen and Jeremy Wong. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

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 Thursday 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.

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.

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 and “A Shot of Salvation” by Deno Gellepes. Check out the recent “Photos of the Month” gallery. RichmondSunsetNews.com.

‘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.

PLANT SWAP AT SUNSET BRANCH LIBRARY

Bring a plant, take a plant, bring your seedlings, divisions or cuttings to swap with other gardeners. All types of plants are welcome – succulents, house plants, flowers, ground covers or wild grasses. Bring cuttings, starts, bulbs or full-sized plants. Please label your plants prior to bringing them to the swap! Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS – Richmond District

Friday, Jan. 5, 8–9 a.m., Morning Coffee Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/.

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

Saturday, Jan. 6, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Richmond Library Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/553131/.

Saturday, Jan. 13, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Saturday, Jan. 20, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.–noon, Richmond District Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/441884/.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS – Sunset District

Cleanups in the Sunset District: 

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 4–5 p.m., Sunset Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/581814/.

Sunday, Jan. 14, 1–3 p.m., Great Highway Park Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/448138/.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.–noon, Inner Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/464169/.

SAVE THE DATE

The Richmond District Lunar New Year celebration will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Richmond Neighborhood Center. Learn more at richmondsf.org.

SEALEVEL GALLERY EVENTS

Braid Bakery Pop-up,Jan. 6, every first saturday, 11 a.m. until sold out.

Music for Clarity,an intention-setting workshop with Sami Freeman, Jan. 7, noon-2 p.m.

Live Music Performance,Sycamore Willow, Jan. 13, 7-8 p.m.

Miniature Sunset Houses, A watercolor Workshop with Baptiste Benet, Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m.

Songwriters Circle, hosted by Frances England, Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m.

Sunset Solos, a monthly solo performance series curated and produced by Jeremy Greco, Jan. 21, 7-9 p.m.

Open Mic, Hosted by Sami Freeman, Jan. 25, 7-9 p.m.

4331 Irving St. Learn more at sealevelsf.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.

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.

TAKING A BREAK

District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan is scheduled to resume her column in the February issue. District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio is scheduled to resume his column in the February issue. 

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