APARTMENT WANTED

Retired professor senior needs a Sunset inlaw apartment. Non-smoker, non-drinker, no pets. Very quiet poet/author. Budget $1K max. Email: JSayedPoet@Gmail.com.

CLEMENT STREET ART WALK

Clement Street Art Walk is a quarterly community evening event bringing local art to the small businesses on Clement Street. Listen to live music, mingle with neighbors and enjoy local artists featured at favorite small businesses while you shop local. This year’s Third Thursday quarterly dates are June 19, Sept. 18 and Dec. 18, 5-8 p.m., on Clement Street between Arguello and Park Presidio boulevards (and beyond). Learn more at clementstreetsf.com.

COMMENTARIES AND LETTERS

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COYOTE CONVERSATIONS

Join the Presidio’s wildlife team for a community meeting focused on understanding and coexisting with coyotes in the Presidio. Experts will share information about coyote behavior, their role in the ecosystem and best practices for safe coexistence in the park. Whether you’ve had a recent sighting, are interested in pet safety tips or are simply curious about these unique animals, this event is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about coyotes in the Presidio. Wednesday, July 16, 6-7 p.m., Log Cabin at the Presidio, 1299 Storey Ave., free.

Find event tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coyote-conversations-free-community-meeting-tickets-1432303471239?aff=oddtdtcreator#search.

FELTON TECH SQUAD

Felton’s Tech Squad provides 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. Friday, July 11, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Richmond Branch Library (351 Ninth Ave.). Drop-in for one-on-one session in English. We are also seeking volunteers who speak English or/Cantonese. For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email techsquad@felton.org.

The Tech Squad is now introducing basic tech classes for older adults and adults with disabilities in Cantonese on Tuesdays 12:30-2p.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.” Richmond 10th Avenue Park. Feel free to bring your own blanket or chair. In the event of extreme weather, our plan is to move the story time inside to the Program Room. 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. Tuesday, July 1, 1-3 p.m.

“Activity: Giant Bubble Play with Magic Bubbles and Balloons.” Visit outdoor bubble-making stations and learn how to create gigantic bubbles with bubble master, Stephen Treder of Magic Bubbles and Balloons. For ages 5-18. Tuesday, July 8, 3-4 p.m. Connect: magicbubblesandballoons.com.

“Celebration: A Read Aloud with Bay FC.” Listen to players from Bay FC, the women’s professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), read children’s books and share the importance of reading all summer long. Meet a player, enter a special raffle, take home a prize and hang out with fans of the football club. Bay FC and Ross Dress for Less are partnering all summer long to further youth education and literacy across the Bay Area by connecting with the public library systems to promote their summer reading programs. Monday, Richmond 10th Avenue Park, July 14, 4-5.

“Workshop: Tissue Paper Flower Garden, Inspired by Ruth Asawa.” Create a tissue paper flower garden, inspired by the home garden of Ruth Asawa, a space of creativity, collaboration and care – a reflection of the many roles she embraced throughout her life. Asawa’s work features and is inspired by Bay Area nature. For children ages 6 and older. Materials provided by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), in celebration of SFMOMA’s exhibit, Ruth Asawa: Retrospective: sfmoma.org/exhibition/ruth-asawa-retrospective/. Thursday, July 17, 1-2:30 p.m.

“Activity: Play Dough.” Put on your scientist hat and mix together different household ingredients to make play dough. For ages 7-18. Space limited. Tuesday, July 22, 1-3 p.m.

ALL AGES:

“Presentation: San Francisco Opera Behind the Scenes – American Opera.” 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 four Sunday summer learning sessions in this series: Opera 101 on June 8, American Opera on July 13, Divas! on Aug. 3 and A Sneak Peek at the 2025 Fall Season on Aug. 17. Adults, teens, and children are welcome to attend these multimedia, insider’s view presentations. Connect: sfopera.com. Sunday, July 13, 2-3 p.m.

“Social: Pet Therapy at the Library.” Meet a therapy pet provided by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) to provide comfort and relieve stress. Thursday, July 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

“Breath meditation with Don Narin.” Guided meditation for calming and stress release. 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. Wednesdays, July 2 and 16, 2-3:30 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 9 and 23, 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, July 11, 1:30-3 p.m.

“Workshop: Write the World with Nandita Dinesh.” Join Nandita Dinesh as she teaches participants how to use their writing as a way to explore current events. This workshop is based on the strategies in her book “Creative Writing and the Experience of Others.”

Dinesh holds a Ph.D. in drama from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, an M.A. in Performance Studies from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and a B.A. in Economics and Theater from Wellesley College. Saturday, July 12, 1-3 p.m.

“Activity: Jewelry Making.” Create your own jewelry with beads and stones.

Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. Tuesday, July 15, 2-3 p.m.

“Workshop: Mid-Year Rose Care and Maintenance.” Roses can and should be pruned throughout the middle of the year. The San Francisco Rose Society will show you how. They will bring pruners and a couple of rose demo plants. Q and A section is included. Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. Tuesday, July 29, 2-3 p.m.

“Workshop: Electrify Your Home with the SF Department of Environment.” Join the SF Environment Department to learn more. sfenvironment.org. Learn how to electrify your home and take advantage of San Francisco City rebates and incentives. Many San Francisco homes use natural gas for heating, water heating and cooking. Burning gas in our homes is a major contributor to climate change, creates unhealthy indoor air pollution and contributes to respiratory problems like asthma. Luckily, there’s a solution: electrification, which means replacing gas appliances with clean, safe, efficient electric appliances. This event is part of Everybody’s Climate 2025: Connect with others to address climate crisis in ways that are meaningful to you, from poetry and music to science and practical action. See full listing of events at sfpl.org/locations/main-library/general-collections/everybodys-climate-2025. Wednesday, July 30, 6-7 p.m.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, SUNSET BRANCH

1305 18TH AVE., 415-355-2808

Tutorial: Book a Librarian, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. One-on-one information session. Services can include tech questions for iPhone or Android smartphones, internet searching and more. Each session is 30 minutes. Space is limited. Reservations are required: 415-355-2808.

Workshop: Free Your Voice With Phoenix Song, Saturday, July 12, 3-4 p.m. Sing, sound and speak your truth with confidence as we play our body instruments and participate in group singing and sounding practices to relax and rejuvenate in community. Learn spirit and freedom songs from around the world, harmonize and improvise as you free your voice in this interactive and playfully empowering workshop that feels good and brings joy in community.

Workshop: District 7 Affordable Housing, Thursday, July 17, 11 a.m.-noon. The workshop will cover the following topics: what affordable housing is, who qualifies, the current outcomes of up-zoning impacts in District 7 and an overview of the application process. At the end, the workshop will introduce you to DAHLIA, the San Francisco Housing Portal – the official website for the City’s Affordable Housing Program.

Tutorial: Tablet/Smartphone CLASS For Older Adults 60+. Friday, July 18, 1-2:30 p.m.

Self-Help for the Elderly offers a training program to enhance technical skills, focusing on hands-on training for smartphones and tablets. Participants should bring their devices (iOS and Android) to become proficient. Topic: What is an application? How to install and uninstall the Application? How to move your Application icon? Space is limited. Reservations are required 415-355-2808.

FELTON TECH SQUAD

Felton’s Tech Squad provides free basic tech support for older adults and people with disabilities. Ask questions regarding how to navigate your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Friday, July 25, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Ortega Library (3223 Ortega St.). Drop-in for one-on-one session in English. We are also seeking volunteers who speak English and/or Cantonese. For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email techsquad@felton.org.

FREE MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Free for pick up in the Parkside District: 15 Cases of 24 8oz. of Jevity 1.5., 23 feeding bags, 45 Enteral feeding flat top syringes with Enfit tip, 10 boxes of 50 split sponges 4×4, 3 boxes 4×4 drain sponges and 49 2×2 split drain sponges. Contact Marilyn Moffett. 415-564-2548.

FREE MOVIES

The 4 Star Theater will be playing free family-friendly moviesevery weekend morning at 10 a.m. for the rest of 2025, thanks to a generous grant from the Baker Street Foundation. The films selected will cover a wide range from family classics to newer hits straight from theaters. Reservations will be first-come-first-serve when the box office opens 30 minutes before the screening on the day of the show. Come early for our free specially curated cartoon pre-shows. Any showtimes of the film later in the day will be regularly priced.

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: July 5 and 6.

• Kiki’s Delivery Service: July 12 and 13.

• Enchanted: July 19 and 20.

• Kung Fu Panda: July 26 and 27.

Learn more at 4-star-movies.com/popcorn-palace.

FREE WALKING GROUPS 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 Sunset Dunes from Sloat Boulevard to Judah Street and back. Dogs are allowed at the Ocean Beach walk.

• Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Mountain Lake Park. To get to Mountain Lake Park, go to 12th Avenue and Lake Street. Walk north on the short segment of 12th Avenue and enter the park. There is a sign that says Mountain Lake Park. Inside the park, walk west (turning left) past the playground where you will see restrooms and a drinking fountain. Rain cancels the walk. For details on getting there via bus or car, on parking and the route and the vistas in the walk, please contact freeseniorwalk@gmail.com.

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy July birthday to Julie Bahret, Thomas Beatty, Craig Bray, Mary Rose Buckley, Ashleigh Carrick, Jean Williamson Carter, Audrey Consalus, Patrick Craig, Steven Cresci, Spencer Dean, Hayleigh Evans, Laurel Evans, Allyssa Fielding, Tom Gawronski, Claudia Martin Goldberg, Christopher Gotera, Charles Hare, Leonardo Hauso, Bryant Hom, Idris Sethi Iwata, Will Lanier, Ti De Meo, Mackenzie Moore, Bryan Nguyen-Scouvert, Emma Nobuko Owan, Tom Pendergast, Saylor Perkins, Dakota Blue Raymundo, Mathilda Silverstein, Sam T., Carlota Tarragó, Gianna Toboni, Rob Towle, Tina Tracy, Emily West, Jesse White, Brianna Wong, Michael D. Wong and Colette Yuen. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

LABORFEST PANEL DISCUSSION

Laborfest presents a panel discussion concerning the creeping privatization of public spaces in San Francisco — from the Conservatory of Flowers to the Upper Great Highway to the Zoo and beyond, and the methods used to secure consent. Thursday, July 17, 6–7:30 p.m. Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St. (Not an official library-run event). For more information, go to laborfest.net/2025/.

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.

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. Visit sunsetmercantilesf.com or call 415-465-2475 for more details.

PIANO FOR SALE

Black Yamaha P2/P22 used acoustic upright piano in great condition for sale: $3,500. It stays in tune better than most pianos do, say piano tuners. If interested, please call or text 415-573-4232.

“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 25,000 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

Refuse Refuse has recently achieved a milestone: More than one million gallons of trash removed from SF streets! Thank you to the volunteers and everyone involved with keeping San Francisco clean.

Thursday, July 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756072/.

Friday, July 11, 8-9 a.m., Morning Coffee Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756135/.

Friday, July 11, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Fulton Playground Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755939/.

Friday, July 11, 4-5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/.

Saturday, July 12, 10-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755689/.

Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m.-noon, Outer Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756120/.

Sunday, July 13, 1-3 p.m., Sunset Dunes Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757479/.

Thursday, July 17, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756072/.

Thursday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Rise & Grind Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756073/.

Friday, July 18, noon-1:30 p.m., Richmond Neighborhood Center Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756081/.

Friday, July 18, 4-5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/.

Saturday, July 19, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Baker Beach Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755942/.

Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755827/.

Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755689/.

Thursday, July 24, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756072/.

Friday, July 25, 4-5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/.

Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.-noon, Richmond District Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756094/.

Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755689/.

Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.-noon, Inner Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756093/.

Thursday, July 31, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756072/.

RICARDO SCALES AT FILLMORE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Don’t miss musician Ricardo Scales at the Fillmore Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. There are five stages from Sacramento Street to California Street, between Eddy and Post streets. Come join Pastor Sadie Stone at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church at 1975 Post St. Ricardo Scales’s musical journey began at the age of 5 under his mother Patience Scales’s guidance. He continued school at the San Francisco Conservatory and San Francisco State University. His genres are Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Funk and R&B making him a San Francisco favorite. His musical recordings have made him an internationally known artist.

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/.

THANK YOU!

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