CAR FOR SALE

2008 VW Beetle for sale. Like-new. Great body, white interior, good black paint, brand new tires from Costco, doesn’t smoke or burn oil, engine runs great, $4,200. Clean title, clean car in SF. 805-455-9520.

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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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 at the Richmond Branch Library (351 Ninth Ave.) on Friday, Feb. 14, 1:30-3 p.m. We are also seeking volunteers who speak English and/or Cantonese. For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email techsquad@felton.org. The Tech Squad is offering basic tech classes for older adults and adults with disabilities in Cantonese on Tuesdays 12:30-2 p.m. at the Richmond Senior Center (6221 Geary Blvd., third floor). For more information, call 415- 961-7043 or email sfconnected@felton.org.

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Richmond Neighborhood Center is seeking dedicated volunteers to help at our food pantries. 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. Limited to 46 participants, tickets required. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.

“Performance: Storyteller Kirk Waller.” Kirk Waller combines music, movement, and the spoken word to weave together a magical storytelling experience in “Stories to Take You Far and Away.” For children and their families. Saturday, Feb. 8, 3–3:45 p.m.

“Activity: Lego Free Play.” Build skyscrapers, forts, castles or whatever your imagination desires with LEGO. For ages 5 and older. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3:30-5 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS/TEENS:

“Dungeons and Dragons.” Come take an adventure in this two-week magical Dungeons and Dragons campaign. First week: Meet your fellow campaigners and create a character. Second Week: Play Wild Sheep Chase (a whimsical fantasy filled quest with strange encounters). For ages 10–18. Space is limited. Sign-up sheet at Children’s Reference desk. Reservations required: 415-355-5648. Thursdays, Feb. 20 and 27, 5-7 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES:

“Celebration: Lantern Festival.” Celebration Lantern Festival and Lunar New Year with local community and artist, games, snacks, arts and crafts! Meet at the 10th Avenue Playground, Sunday, February 9, 1:45-3:30 p.m.

“Refuse Refuse: Neighborhood cleanup.” 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, February 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

“Breath meditation and Gentle Yoga with Don Narin.” Guided meditation for calming and 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.

“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, February 5 and 19, 3-5 p.m.

“Tutorial: Tech Savy 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, Feb. 12 and 26, 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, Feb. 14, 1:30-3 p.m.

“Workshop: Growing Orchids – Tips for the San Francisco and Bay Area Climate.” Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids. Which type is good for you? Get to know cool growing orchids for San Francisco and the Coast such as Masdevallia and Cymbidiums as well as everyone’s favorite indoor orchid — the Phaelaenopsis. Discover how to successfully re-pot your orchid, water, feed and get them to re-bloom, and ways to deal with common pests and diseases. Presenter Master Gardener Lisa Erdos worked in quality for the pharmaceutical industry for 30 years before becoming a Master Gardener in 2009. She enjoys volunteering as a gardener at the Noe Valley Library, the San Francisco Botanical Garden on a “green team,” at Garden for the Environment and helping home gardeners solve plant problems through the Master Gardener Helpline. Growing Masdevallia, Cymbidium, Dendrobium kingianum and Phalaenopsis orchids in San Francisco is a fun hobby and she continues to be surprised that they bloom and thrive! Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, SUNSET BRANCH

1305 18TH AVE., 415-355-2808

Tech Help on Sundays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tech coaches are available to help with basic questions about technology, such as computer tasks or how to use your phone or tablet. These interns can help you learn how to attach a file to an email, send photos from your phone and more. This is a drop-in program, first come, first-served.

Performance: Kulintang Dialect , Saturday, Feb. 15, 2-2:30 p.m. Listen to Kulintang Dialect perform the traditional kulintang music passed down by the late Master Danongan Kalanduyan with fidelity. The band also explores the joyous and courageous ways this music can express itself that are nourished by its specific context on American soil.

Tutorial: Tablet/Smartphone Class For Older Adults 60+. Friday, Feb. 21, 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: Google Maps.

• Locate current position and route directions.

• How to check the traffic?

• How to check the street view?

Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-2808.

FREE WALKING GROUP FOR SENIORS

Join the friendly San Francisco 55+ Neighborhood Walks. These free walks are leisurely, not vigorous and accommodating for seniors with various walking abilities. To sign up, go to meetup.com/sf-55-neighborhood-walking-groups/. You can see who else is walking. You are also welcome if you just show up in person. The walks meet weekly, except when it rains and sometimes on holidays – check the Meetup link for the latest updates. The walks vary from one hour to two hours and you can leave at any time.

• Tuesday walks start at noon at Angelina’s Cafe, 6000 California St., at 22nd Avenue in the Richmond District and goes to Lands End and back.

• Friday walks start at 10 a.m. in front of the Forest Hill Club House at 391 Magellan St. and tours that beautiful neighborhood.

• Sunday walks start at 1 p.m. at Java Beach by the Zoo at 2650 Sloat Blvd. in the Outer Sunset and goes along the Upper Great Highway from Sloat Boulevard to Judah Street and back. Dogs are allowed at the Ocean Beach walk.

Every walk is located where there is a public bathroom either at the starting place or on the route.

“FROM OY TO JOY”

“From Oy to Joy: A Soul Journey towards Making the Best of Your Life for the Rest of Your Life” written by Shulamit Sofia MSW, available on Amazon and on order through your local bookstore, is your guide to growing older with less stress and more bliss. John Gray, author of “Men are From Mars and Women are From Venus,” recommends it as “A must read for those seeking to embrace life’s transition with open hearts, open minds and open arms.” For more information, visit SpiritualAging.org or call 415-751-2416.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy February birthday to Oscar Alonso, Dave Bardfeld, Ezaad Bastani, Paul Bradlyn, Jimmy Carlton, Clara and Michelle, Darian Costa, Ronnie Davis, Melissa Deng, Astrid and Doug Downen, Téa Eristavi, Brendan Fox, Pamela Hirchak, Kate Hoisington, David Kadlec, Missy Keehan, Eloise Kelsey, Karen Kuang, Effie Lee, Howard and Jason Michael Leigh, Abigail Lue Jamie Lue, Justin Lue, Roosevelt Lue, Riley McLaughlin, Cesar Melero, Kelly Poole, Jillian Regan, Ryder Sanders, Paul Stella, Santina Maria Sullivan, Kimberley Thompson, Austin Wald, Courtney Wong, Emily Wong, Evelyn Wong, Edwina Yuan and Orlando Zepeda. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

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.

MOSTLY BRITISH FILM FESTIVAL

The 17th annual Mostly British Film Festival returns to the Vogue Theatre Feb. 6-13, offering a celebration of British cinema with 26 films, special events and distinguished guest appearances. Highlights include an interview with Hugh Bonneville, the beloved Earl of Grantham from “Downton Abbey,” and a sneak preview of “Paddington in Peru,” the third installment of the popular franchise. The festival also honors Maggie Smith with screenings of “From Time to Time” and “A Room with a View.” Other notable films include “Shoshana,” a romantic thriller by Michael Winterbottom, and “The Penguin Lessons,” starring Steve Coogan. Additional features include “Falling Into Place,” “Swing Bout” and “Made in England,” as well as a special Zoom interview with the director of “Never Look Away.” Tickets are available at mostlybritish.org and the Vogue box office, with series passes, individual tickets and discounted rates for various groups available. For more information, visit mostlybritish.org.

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.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS

Saturday, Feb. 1, 10-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Monday, Feb. 3, 8-9 a.m., Outer Sunset Morning Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/604552/.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/641163/.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m., One Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/528372/.

Friday, Feb. 7, 8-9 a.m., Morning Coffee Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/.

Friday, Feb. 7, 3:30-5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/437706/.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 10-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Sunday, Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m., Ocean Beach Park Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/448138/.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Richmond Library Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/553131/.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4-5 p.m., Inner Sunset Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/581814/.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/641163/.

Friday, Feb. 14, 3-4:30 p.m., Fulton Playground Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/629883/.

Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/613409/.

Saturday, Feb. 15, 10-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/641163/.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Rise and Grind Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413075/.

Friday, Feb. 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Richmond Neighborhood Center Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/743712/.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, Richmond District Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/441884/.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, Inner Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/464169/.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 10-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/641163/.

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.

SUNSET MERCANTILE’S EMPORIUM

Sunset Mercantile’s first brick and mortar location is an incubating platform for local merchants and makers. Located in the heart of the Inner Sunset, Sunset Mercantile’s Emporium is an extension of its popular outdoor events. It serves as a platform for small vendors and makers to showcase and sell their unique, often handmade, products. You can find an array of items, from an in-store plant shop, to handmade bags, vintage fashion, to grab-and-go artisanal snacks. The store also hosts workshops and seasonal events for the community such as the Inner Sunset Art Walk, Holiday Light Stroll and Noise Pop’s Summer of Music. The Emporium would like to extend an invitation to local merchants and makers to be a part of this special new retail space. This is an opportunity for vendors to create their own mini shop within the store. For more information about Emporium and how to apply, visit sunsetmercantilesf.com/emporium/.

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