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.

BAZAAR CAFE EVENTS

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

Literature: Bazaar Writers Salon, normally on first Sundays, 6-8:30 p.m., is taking a summer break. When Peter comes back this fall, Writer Salon #100 will fall in the season, since he’s been doing them since 2012. That’s a very special accomplishment and he’s brought some very celebrated authors to read their works. Learn more at peterklinepoetry.com/bazaar-writers.

Music: Saturdays: July 6, Little Foot; July 13, Dave Easly, virtuosic pedal steel player from Orlando; July 27, Sweet Ruckus with Shawn Byron, folk songs and sweet harmonies.

Literature: July 18, 4:30 p.m., Summer Read-In party with Friends and Neighbors (friendsandneighborssf.com/) and Green Apple Books.

Comedy: Danny Dechi Comedy Showcase, third Fridays

Go to bazaarcafe.com for details and any changes.

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

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.

COMMISSIONED SALES POSITION AVAILABLE

Earn extra income while getting to know your neighborhood and neighbors better. Ad sales for the Sunset Beacon is a fun way to learn more about local businesses. No quota, no set hours, work at your own pace letting business owners know about their advertising options. Healthy commissions. Sales experience helps but is not required. To learn more, call 415-706-6428, or email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com.

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 one-on-one session in English and Russian, Friday, July 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.

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Richmond Neighborhood Center is seeking dedicated volunteers to help at our food pantries this summer. Assist us in providing essential support to families in need. Sign up today at richmondsf.org/get-involved/volunteer.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND BRANCH

351 NINTH AVE., 415-355-5600

CHILDREN/FAMILY PROGRAMS:

“Storytime: For Babies” Playtime follows directly after the storytime. Limited to 46 participants, tickets required. Mondays 11-11:30 a.m.

“Storytime: For Toddlers.” Playtime follows directly after storytime, 10th Avenue Park. Some blankets and chairs provided. In case of extreme weather, storytime will be held inside. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 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. July 7, 3:30-5 p.m.

“Presentation: Fur, Scales and Tails Animal Show with Tracy Hill.” Learn about wildlife, see some critters close-up and pet some of your favorite animal stars with Tracy Hill’s animal show. For children and their families. Tuesday, July 16, 1-2 p.m.

“Presentation: The Ohlone Sisters.” Learn past and present Ohlone knowledge from The Ohlone Sisters, Carla Marie and Desiree Munoz. The Ohlone Sisters are tribal members of the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel tribe and will share songs, storytelling, regalia, language and special relationships from Ohlone culture. Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.-noon.

“Activity: Marble Machine.” Design a contraption to roll marbles, built with everyday materials and your imagination. For ages 6–10. Thursday, July 18, 1-3 p.m.

“Workshop: Shadow and Silhouette Art.” Explore the fun, beauty and science of art made with light, silhouette and shadow. For ages 6–12. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5600. Thursday, July 30, 2:30-4 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS/TEENS:

“Activity: Clay Monsters with GoGo Craft.” Create your own unique clay monster creation. Learn color mixing and easy hand-building techniques for air-dry clay. For ages 8–18. Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5610. Thursday, July 11, 1- 2:30 p.m.

“YELL Presents.” Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians. For craft programs, all materials are provided, unless noted. Saturday, July 27, 3-5 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES:  

“Activity: Sunprint Art.” Create your own art using items from nature such as plants, leaves and flowers. You will need only sun, water and a little bit of imagination. Space is limited. Reservation required: 415-355-5648. Saturday, July 6, 3-5 p.m.

“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. July 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

“Presentation: San Francisco Opera Behind the Scenes – Carmen.” Take a deep dive into the San Francisco Opera’s upcoming performances and themes with Cole Thomason-Redus, the Opera’s Content Curator for the Department of Diversity, Equity and Community. Richmond Branch will host three Sunday Summer sessions in this series: American Opera on June 30, Bizet’s Carmen on July 28 and A Sneak Peek at the 2024 Fall Season on Aug. 25. Adults, teens and children are welcome to attend these multimedia, insider’s view presentations. Sunday, July 28, 2-3 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, July 7, 1:30-2:15 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, July 5, 1:30-3 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, July 10 and 24, 3-5 p.m.

“Workshop: Nourishing Modern Hungers: The Ethnographic Diet: Transform your life while eating foods you love.” Meet San Francisco’s very own food ethnographer and explore the worlds we are making and making ourselves ready for through food culture. Talking about food is a safe way to open up portals into the complexity and hot messes of our deepest needs, most desperate desires and wildest dreams. Cooking for yourself and others is a sign of wellbeing and a tool to feel better when you don’t. Everything connects through food. This will be a fun guided group discussion with flavor tasting. June Jo Lee is a food ethnographer, bridging “what we eat” with “who we are becoming” for senior leadership at Google and other businesses. Space limited. Reservations required: email@sfpl.org or call 415-355-5600. Saturday, July 13, 2-5:30 p.m.

“Presentation: Learn About and Tour the Richmond 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, July 18, 4-5 p.m.

“Presentation: Classical Tea Ceremony and Tasting.” The Dasen American Academy presents a classical tea art ceremony followed by a discussion of the historical and cultural significance of the practice. This program includes a small exhibit of traditional teapots, teacups and paper origami of different Chinese Han groups. Participants will have a chance to sample different types of tea provided during the program. Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. Saturday, July 20, 2-3 p.m.

“Author: Brian Stannard, Alcatraz Ghost Story: Roy Gardner’s Amazing Train Robberies, Escapes, and Lifelong Love.” Discover the tale of Roy Gardner, the charismatic “smiling bandit” whose daring escapades made him the most hunted man on the Pacific coast, alongside the woman who stood by his side through it all, in Brian Stannard’s Alcatraz Ghost Story. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Alcatraz Ghost Story while supplies last. Thursday, July 23, 6-7:30 p.m.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, SUNSET BRANCH

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

Celebration: Tiny Art Show Reception, Saturday, July 6, 3-4:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of tiny art paintings done by residents. Light refreshments will be provided. Tiny art will be on display until Aug. 22.

Tutorial: Tablet/Smartphone CLASS for Older Adults 60+. Friday, July 19, 1-2:30 p.m. 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 type: iOS and Android. Topic: Application.

• What is an application?

• How to install and uninstall the application?

Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-2808 (starting July 5)

Book Club: Sunset Silent Readers. Tuesday, July 30, 4-6 p.m. 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. Registration is recommended: 415-355-2808.

GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND

The Golden Gate Park Band’s 142nd season of summer concerts series runs until Oct. 6 on Sundays* at 1 p.m. at the 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 July birthday to Thomas Beatty, Craig Bray, Mary Rose Buckley, Jean Williamson Carter, Audrey Consalus, Patrick Craig, Steven Cresci, Hayleigh Evans, Laurel Evans, Allyssa Fielding, Tom Gawronski, Claudia Martin Goldberg, Charles Hare, Leonardo Hauso, Bryant Hom, Idris Sethi Iwata, Will Lanier, Ti De Meo, Mackenzie Moore, Emma Nobuko Owan, Tom Pendergast, Saylor Perkins, Dakota Blue Raymundo, Mathilda Silverstein, Gianna Toboni, Tina Tracy, Emily West, Jesse White, Michael D. Wong and Colette Yuen. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

HEART OF THE RICHMOND District NIGHT MARKET

This engaging and entertaining event in the Central Richmond District will be a family-friendly event highlighting the diverse offerings from small local businesses and will appeal to people of all ages – locals and visitors alike. Activities and booths will include arts and crafts, carnival-style games, small business vendors, resources from community organizations, activities, performances and dining with pre-packaged food options. Providing a fun and festive night out in the neighborhood will introduce locals and visitors to the welcoming and diverse community and increase support for local small businesses. The second night market will take place on Saturday, July 20, 4-8 p.m. on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues. Learn more at heartoftherichmonddistrictnightmarket.com.

INNER SUNSET FLEA MARKET

The Inner Sunset Flea Market takes place every second Sunday of the month. Voted one of the top 10 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 is a community celebration in the heart of the Inner Sunset! Ninth Avenue and Irving Street, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

The San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman program offers free, confidential support to address issues raised by residents in long-term care facilities and free training opportunities for those interested in becoming volunteer ombudsmen. For details on training or accessing support, call 415-751-9788 or email ombudsman@felton.org.

MEET THE EDITOR OF THE RICHMOND REVIEW – POSTPONED FOR JULY

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. and corresponds with the monthly Clement Street Art Walk. Normally on every third Thursday of the month, 4-6 p.m., the session will return in August when the One Richmond office reopens after a summer break.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.

‘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.

Piano Lessons

With my unique teaching method, I will show you how to find every chord on the keyboard – major, minor, sharp and flat – in the first lesson. Then I’ll show you how to start playing songs. No need to be able to read music. Call Michael at 415-706-6428 to learn more.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS

Wednesday, July 10, 4-5p.m. ,Inner Sunset Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/581814/.

Thursday, July 11, 3:30–4:30 p.m., One Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/528372/.

Friday, July 12, 8–9 a.m., Morning Coffee Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/.

Friday, July 12, 3:30–5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/437706/.

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

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

Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m.–noon, Outer Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/450069/.

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

Thursday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Rise & Grind Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413075/.

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

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

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

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

RICHMOND REVIEW AT HEART OF THE RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET

Stop by and say hi! Come visit the Richmond Review booth at the second Heart of the Richmond Night Market on Saturday, July 20, 4-8 p.m. on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues. Free RR hats with each $30 donation (while supplies last)!

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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