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 https://www.facebook.com/groups/A.LincolnHighSchool74 or email at 74mightymustangs@gmail.com.

ACADEMY DAY

Join us at the California Academy of Sciences to celebrate 171 years of cutting-edge science and community engagement with a science fair, special programming, animal ambassadors, and pay-what-you-can tickets all in an effort to raise $150,000 in critical funds to continue our mission to regenerate the natural world. Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. Thursday, April 4, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, go to calacademy.org or call 415-379-8000.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Problem Children is a summer mentorship program for teenage artists who are deeply curious, wildly ambitious and want to create beautiful, inspiring things. Sound like you? Apply today. Learn more at problemchildren.org.

COMMENTARIES AND LETTERS

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DAHLIA SOCIETY PLANT SALE

The Dahlia Society of California will host its annual plant and tuber sale on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. until noon, in the Hall of Flowers, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park.

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 a one-on-one session in English, Russian, Cantonese or Mandarin. Friday, April 5, 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.

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. April 9, 3:30-5 p.m.

“Activity: Persian cooking for kids.” Learn about Persian cooking and flavors with Bay Area cook Arezoo Fakouri. For ages 8 and older. Space limited, sign up at the Children’s Reference desk. Wed., April10, 4-5:30 p.m.

“Early Learning: Big San Francisco Play Date.” It’s time to play! Enjoy age-specific toys and activities outside on the 10th Avenue lawn. Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, SUNSET BRANCH

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

Tutorial: Tablet/Smartphone class for older adults 60+ and adults with disabilities. 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! Device types: iOS & Android, topic: camera.

• Learn the basic functions of the camera.

• How to use the camera to scan the QR code.

Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting April 1). Friday, April 19

1-2:30 p.m.

Social: Plant Swap. 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. Saturday, April 20,10:30-11:30 a.m.

Book Club: Sunset Silent Readers. Join us for a calming silent reading session, followed by a group discussion. Bring along any book – fiction or non-fiction – and share your thoughts with us. Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting April 16). Tuesday, April 30, 4-6 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS:

“Postcard party.” Bring your own postcards or use the postcards provided. Write a postcard to a loved one or friend. Wednesday, April 10, 4-5:30 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. April 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

“Breath Meditation and Gentle Yoga with Don Narin.” Guided meditation for calming and joint 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 Savvy at 60+.” Learn the 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, please reserve: 415-355-5600. This program is in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly. Wednesday, April 3, 1:30-2:15 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. April 3 and 17, 3-5 p.m.

“Presentation: Learn About and Tour the Richmond Branch Library.” Learn about the Richmond Branch Library, our building and the patrons who use it. The presentation will begin in the Program Room and end with a tour of the building and grounds. Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600 or sign up at the Adult Reference desk. Thursday, April 4, 4–5:30 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, April 5, 1:30-3 p.m.

“Performance: Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco.” Memories of childhood and dreams of peace and solidarity make up this year’s repertoire of Zingeray, the neighborhood performing ensemble of the 97-year-old Jewish Folk Chorus of San Francisco. We invite the audience to join us in Yiddish, English, Russian, Hebrew, and Ladino to share the joy of singing. Saturday, April 6, 2-3 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 Richmond and Sunset residents. In Russian. This program is in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly. Saturday, April 13, 1-2:30 p.m.

“Workshop: Long-Term Care Planning.” What is Long-Term Care and why it is important to plan it in advance? Long-Term Care services and solutions which are available today. In Russian. Saturday, April 20, 2-3:30 p.m.

“Workshop: Westside Affordable Housing Sunset and Richmond.” This workshop offers affordable housing resources and educational information in the 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.. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. This program is in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly. Tuesday, April 23, 2-4:30 p.m.

GEORGE WASHINGTON H.S. AUTO SHOP FUNDRAISER

The George Washington High School Auto Shop will hold its third annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music, food and drink available for purchase, as well as raffle tickets. $35 in advance (or $40 cash day-of, only if space available) for vehicle participants which includes a boxed lunch. Free for spectators. No alcohol and no smoking (anything) anywhere on campus. Call for sponsorships, which will place your name/company on the event program AND on the back of the official T-shirt:

• Bronze ($150) will help purchase supplies and spread needed awareness.

• Silver ($300) will help purchase costly protective equipment.

• Gold ($500) will help purchase welding supplies and sheet metal.

We depend on those who care about high school students to sponsor our annual auto show. Pay by check to GWHS Auto Shop, 600 32nd Ave., SF, CA 94121, or Venmo (@Silvio-DelRosso). Please specify the name and logo to use. Donations of raffle prizes are welcome, too. We gladly accept any items you are able to provide. We invite you to come visit the auto shop at George Washington High School. Register at http://tinyurl.com/GWHSCarShowReg.

GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND

The Golden Gate Park Band announces its 2024 summer concerts series for its 142nd season. April 28-Oct. 6 on Sundays* at 1 p.m. (25 concert dates) 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 April birthday to Jimmy Baker Jr., Angelica Berman, Linda Cresci, Lindsay Emrick, Lauren Fong, Christine Gee, Shlomit Heller, Felix Huynh, Lulu J., Noah J., Vince Keehan, Beth Lederer, Aaron Lue, Jeremy Lue, Kristin Lue, Michael L. Lue, Natalie Lue, Liana Luján, Zoë-Elise Quon, Danica N., Andrew P., Baby P., Rick Perkins, David Pierce, Siva Raj, Diego Reinheimer, David Roberts, Faustina Sarah, Nicholas Stanek, Manny Sosa, Maria Sullivan, Lucy Wong, Randall Wong, Cameron Michael Young and Ariel Yuan. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

HOUSE PAINTING

Do you need your house to be painted? We specialize in exterior restoration, interior renovation and more! To learn more, go to Bluefogpainting.com.

INNER SUNSET FLEA MARKET

The Inner Sunset Flea Market will launch its new season on April 14 and continue on every second Sunday of the month. Voted one of the the top ten 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’s a community celebration in the heart of the Inner Sunset! Ninth Avenue and Irving Street, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

MEET THE EDITOR OF THE RICHMOND REVIEW – NEW DATE AND TIME

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. Usually we meet every second Thursday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m. This month we will meet on Thursday, April 18, 4-6 p.m. For more information, call 415-706-6428 or email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Scheduled appointments not necessary but appreciated.

NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING GROUPS FOR SENIORS

Join other seniors on weekly/biweekly walks in your neighborhood. Currently, the walks are in the Inner Richmond and Stern Grove. More walks in the Richmond and Sunset are being planned. Find the next walk on Meetup.com and search for “San Francisco 50+ Neighborhood Walking Groups,” or sign up for our newsletter at sfwalking.beehiiv.com.

If you would prefer to wait until a group is established near you, or if you are interested in starting a group in your neighborhood, contact Richard at richwei94102@gmail.com or 415- 562-6075.

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.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS

Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/613409/.

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

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

Thursday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Rise and Grind Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413075/.

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

Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.–noon, Central Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/546732/.

Monday, April 22, 8-9 a.m., Outer Sunset Morning Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/604552/.

Monday, April 22, 10 a.m.-noon, Earth Day Ocean Beach Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/603941/.

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

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

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

Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunset Mercantile Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/557047/.

RICHMOND BRANCH LIBRARY’S OPEN HOUSE

The Richmond Branch Library invites you to our free Open House on Saturday, May 4, 1-5 p.m., at 351 Ninth Ave. Activities include live music, Boudin Bakery raffle, light refreshments (limited quantities), activities for kids and families, local firefighters with their firetruck, book and comic book giveaway (limited quantities), information from community organizations and a master gardener presentation (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. only). All ages are invited. If you wish, celebrate in costume as your favorite Star Wars or other character. For more information, call 415-355-5600.

SAN FRANCISCO HERITAGE OPEN HOUSE AND BOOK SALE

After being closed to the general public since November 2023, San Francisco Heritage’s Haas-Lilienthal House will reopen with a free open house and accompanying big book sale on Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more at https://www.sfheritage.org/news/open-house-and-big-book-sale-on-may-4-2024/

SEALEVEL GALLERY EVENTS IN APRIL

13: Two-Two-One Pop-up, a cafe pop-up.

14: Secondhand Sundays. Vintage and modern goods.

17: Bottles. A watercolor workshop with Baptiste Benet.

19: Songwriters Circle. All levels welcome!

20: 90-Minute Hamlet. A birthday tribute to Shakespeare.

21: Sunset Solos. A monthly solo performance.

27: Invisible Struggle: Visible Hope Embracing Ambiguous Grief.

25: Open Mic.

28: Creative Currents. A writing meet-up.

Sealevel Gallery is located at 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.

SONIC DREAMS DOCUMENTARY

Sonic Dreams Documentary Premiere Screening with live band performances.

Balboa Theater, 3630 Balboa St., Saturday, April 27, 7-10:30 p.m., $20. For tickets and information, go to balboamovies.com.

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.

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