Announcements

Announcements: May 2024

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.

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

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CONGRATULATIONS HUNT & GATHER

Hunt & Gather Gallery at 1108 Irving St. is celebrating six years in business. Stop by and see some great art and unique products and say thanks to DeeDee Hunt for all she does for the Inner Sunset.

#NEVER BETTER ELDERS.

Celebrate San Francisco’s older adults at the Community Living Campaign’s free event Enjoy snacks and entertainment while learning about community resources and connections and receiving hands-on-help. Sunday, June 11, 1–4 p.m., St. Anne of the Sunset, 850 Judah St. Free parking at entrance on Funston Avenue. Accessible by public transportation: N-Judah, 6-Parnassus, 7-Haight, 44-O’Shaughnessy and the 43-Masonic. For more information, contact event@sfcomunityliving.org or 415-821-1003.

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, May 3, 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.

“Workshop: Mother’s Day Craft.” Create a bouquet of origami flowers for your caregiver. For ages 8–12. Space limited. All materials supplied. Questions? Call 415-355-5648. Thursday, May 9, 3:30-5 p.m.

“Activity: Lego Free Play.” Build skyscrapers, forts, castles or whatever your imagination desires with LEGO. For ages 5 and older. May 14, 3:30-5 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS:

“Activity: DIY Polymer Clay Emoji Paperclip.” Learn how to make a polymer clay emoji paperclip. Create your own one-of-a-kind creature such as a starfish, octopus, turtle or whatever you can imagine! Thursday, May 9, 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. Tuesday, May 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 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. 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, May 1, 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. Wednesdays, May 1, 15 and 29, 3-5 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, May 3, 1:30-3 p.m.

“Workshop: Introduction to Gardening with Natives.” There are hundreds of plants native to San Francisco. We’ll discuss the advantages of growing natives and how to get started. This talk will cover plants for sunny or shady gardens (or foggy!), soil, water, and drainage considerations, how and when to plant, maintenance issues, sources for native plants, and other useful resources. Speaker Cathrin Callas joined the UC Master Gardener program in 2022 after retiring from a career in engineering. A California native, her life-long love of flowering plants includes a particular interest in California native plants. She currently lives and gardens in San Carlos. Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

“Workshop: Coloring Outside the Lines with Real Soul.” Katie Quan dives into the world of comics and zines through the lens of an Asian American artist and educator. She’ll introduce her biggest comic influences, her own experience in the medium, and how artists are breaking barriers left and right with their amazing work. Katie will then teach you how to start your own comics and create your very own zine. Born and raised on Ramaytush Ohlone land (now known as San Francisco), Quan is a third generation Chinese American. She is a comic artist, community advocate and educator. In 2020, Katie founded REALSOUL, a curriculum-based organization that focuses on making Asian American stories accessible and intersectional. Her art furthermore explores themes like self identity, mental health and society through humor. Connect: Website – realsoul.us | Instagram – realsoul. Saturday, May 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

“Workshop: Smart Social Security Planning for a Secure Financial Future.” Learn about retirement planning and Social Security basics and how to optimize retirement benefits and save on taxes. In Russian. Friday, May 17, 4-5:30 p.m.

“Workshop: Westside Affordable Housing, Richmond and Sunset.” This workshop offers affordable housing resources and educational information in 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 and Cantonese. English session, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cantonese session, 3-4:30 p.m. Mandarin session 4:30-5:30 p.m. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. This program is in partnership with Self-Help for the Elderly. Saturday, May 18, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

“Workshop: 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. Reservations: 415-355-5600. Friday, May 24, 2-3:30 p.m.

“Tutorial: Mochi.” Learn how to make a Japanese Mochi in celebration of AANHPI heritage month. Participants will leave with instructions on how to make Mochi at home. Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. Thursday, May 30, 2-3 p.m.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, SUNSET BRANCH

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

Activity: 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. First come, first served. Please note the program will be canceled if it rains. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

Presentation: The Exciting Story Behind the Cliff House’s Cedar Totem Pole. Nancy DeStefanis presents the fascinating history of the cedar Totem Pole. In 1947, George Whitney,

the founder of Playland by the Sea, commissioned the totem pole, and Chief Mathias Joe, master carver and hereditary chief of the Squamish First Nation in British Columbia, created it.

DeStefanis has been studying First Nations history and art in British Columbia. She is the executive director of San Francisco Nature Education. Saturday, May 11, 2-3:30 p.m.

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. Learn how to download and save photos and how to share photos with others (via message, email, WhatsApp). Friday, May 17, 1-2:30 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting May 3) .

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, May 18, 2-4 p.m.

Activity: Make an origami Chinese hairpin to celebrate AANHPI month. Thursday, May 23, 4-5:30 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting May 9).

Activity: Tiny Art Show. Saturday, May 25. Receive your tiny art painting kit to create a piece for Sunset’s Tiny Art Show. For adults and youth ages 10 and older. Each kit comes with a mini canvas, paint brush and paint. Return your tiny masterpiece to the Sunset Branch by June 15, to be featured in our Tiny Art Show on June 22. Kits are available while supplies last. Library staff will curate the exhibit based on its exhibitionpolicy.

Workshop: Dental Health Care. Learn how to build good oral hygiene habits to last a lifetime. UCSF Chinese Dental Health Club provides oral health education and dental tips to patrons of all ages. There will be demonstrations and interactive activities that patrons can participate in.

UCSF Chinese Dental Health Club (CDH) is a student organization committed to overcoming dental care disparities in San Francisco. It works with community members to improve dental literacy and host outreach events. Saturday, May 25, 3-5 p.m.

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. Tuesday, May 28, 4-6 p.m. Registration is recommended: 415-355-2808.

GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND

The Golden Gate Park Band presents 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 (a.k.a. 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 May birthday to Ada Consalus, Lexi Craig, Mike Craig, Max Friedman, Maggie Glaize, Breyana Greats, Pia Harvey, Jon Hollenbeck, Gemma Huynh, Tim Keeler, Kathleen Larkin, Autumn Looijen, Michael Lue, Natalie Lue, Debbie MacCawley, Rose Maini, Paul Mansfield, June McWilliams, Jay Parks, Emma Perreira, Marie Phatak, Lucy Poole, Scott Rittman, Selena Rosales, Katelin Rowland, Sabrina Royce, Julia Ryder Sill, Eleanor Wollenberg and Lee Yurman. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

INTERTRIBAL DANCE GATHERING: DANCING IS OUR MEDICINE 2024

The Native American Health Center welcomes indigenous communities and the greater public back to the Presidio for a day of healing dances, screen printing, arts and crafts marketplace, health screenings and more. See dances from the Costanoan Rumsen tribe (Ohlone), Point Arena Pomo, Cahuilla bird singers and Paiute hand games (team lent). Dance in many indigenous communities is a prayer, an offering, a balancing of our physical, mental, spiritual and emotional selves which in turn heals and strengthens our communities. Bring your own picnic or enjoy delicious food celebrating the Bay Area’s diverse cuisines from presidio pop up’s food and beverage vendors. Limited seating is available. Bring your own blanket or folding chair. Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow (210 Lincoln Blvd.) Free. Learn more at presidio.Gov/explore/events/intertribal-dance-gathering-dancing-is-our-medicine-2024.

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 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.

MOTHER’S DAY ROSE SHOW

San Francisco Rose Society presents its 82nd annual Mother’s Day Rose Show on Sunday, May 12, 12:30-4 p.m., at the Hall of Flowers, County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park, 1199 Ninth Ave. Free. For more information, go to sfrosesociety.org, call 707-805-4525 x1 or email sfrosesociety@gmail.com.

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.

MEET THE EDITOR OF THE RICHMOND REVIEW – NEW SCHEDULE

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. The date and time has changed to correspond 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.

One Richmond AND Tat Wong Kung Fu

Free self-defense workshops: Registration is now open! We are offering a one hour safety workshop for older adults in May/June. Find out more onerichmondsf.com/self-defense-workshops or call 415-683-8402.

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

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

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

Friday, May 3, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/437706/.

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

Wednesday, May 8, 4-5 p.m., Inner Sunset Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/581814/.

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

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

Sunday, May 12, 1-3 p.m., Great Highway Park Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/448138/.

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

Thursday, May 16, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Rise & Grind Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413075/.

Saturday, May 18, 9-11 a.m., Lone Mountain Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/563439/.

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

Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.-noon, Central Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/546732/.

Monday, May 20, 8-9 a.m., Outer Sunset Morning Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/604552/.

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

Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.–noon, Inner Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/464169/.

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

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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WESTERN NEIGHBORHOODS PROJECT TURNS 25

Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP) is celebrating its 25th birthday by hosting a live recording of the “Outside Lands San Francisco” podcast with drag legend Peaches Christ and award-winning SFGATE reporter Amanda Bartlett at the 4 Star Theater on May 15. Join us to explore the history of the Richmond District’s Bridge Theatre, where Peaches Christ first presented Midnight Mass, a late-night movie series and drag spectacle that is part of the enduring history of the west side. The event is prom-themed (prom attire optional), and there will be a photo booth along with cake and prizes. We hope you’ll join us for this once-in-a-lifetime fundraiser that will support WNP and one of our favorite historic theaters. Link to purchase tickets at WNP’s website: outsidelands.org.

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