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.

BAZAAR CAFE

Friday, Aug. 2: Mended Hearts Club

Saturday, Aug. 9: Second Saturdays w/ EG Phillips, Daniel Briggs and Sam Hirst

Monday, Aug. 11: 11 a.m. Book Club

Friday, Aug. 15: Comedy Night w/ Danni Dechi

Saturday, Aug. 16: Aleta Simone Residency

Sunday, Aug. 17: 1 p.m. EG Phest

Friday, Aug. 22: Hotel Hyacinth

Saturday, Aug. 23 : Such Sweet Ruckus

Friday, Aug. 29: Final Fridays Bazaar Art Club – Live model drawing

Saturday, Aug. 30: Shine Sweet Moon

Every Thursday: All Originals Open Mic.

Bazaar Cafe is located at 5927 California St. Check calendar for any changes at bazaarcafe.com. All shows at 7 p.m. unless otherwise specified.

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 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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DAHLIA SHOW

The Dahlia Society of California hosts the 2025 Dahlia Show at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more at dahliadell.org.

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, Aug. 8, 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.

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 Ave. Park. Please feel free to bring your own blanket or chair if you wish.  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, Aug. 5, 1-3 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. Children’s area. Connect: furscalesandtails.com. Friday, Aug. 8, 1-1:45 p.m.

“Activity: Dragonfly Printmaking.” Glue foam shapes onto a piece of cardboard and make a print of a dragonfly. For ages 5-18. Space is limited. Seats available first come, first served. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 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 is limited. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1-3 p.m.

“Performance: Halau Ha’a Kea o Kinohi.” Learn about the cultural meaning and history of hula and watch a Hawaiian dance performance by two members of Halau Ha’a Kea o Kinohi. For children and their caregivers. Halau Ha’a Kea o Kinohi continues their Hula teacher, Kumu Paul Neves’ cultural practice of the traditional ways of the Hawaiian people. They emphasize aloha as a lifestyle and ‘ohana (family), alaka’i (leadership/discipline) and lokahi (unity) as the core of our communal expression. Connect: https://halauhaakeasf.wordpress.com. Saturday, Aug. 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

ALL AGES:

“Social: Pet Therapy at the Library.” Meet a therapy pet provided by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA) to provide comfort and relieve stress. Thursday, Aug. 21, 3:30-4:30p.m.

“Presentation: San Francisco Opera Behind the Scenes.” 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 Sunday Summer learning sessions: 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. Sundays, Aug. 3 and 17, 2-3 p.m.

“Performance: Kalimba for All.” Learn about the ethereal, mysterious kalimba, a.k.a. the African thumb piano, with expert Carl Winters. Hear jazz, blues, gospel and R&B played on the kalimba and play it yourself while hearing how the instrument has been used in African cultures. Connect: kalimbaking.com. Thursday, Aug. 28, 3-4 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

“Breath Meditation with Don Narin.” Guided meditation for calming and stress release. Every Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon.

“Author: Jing Li, The Red Sandals.” Meet Jing Li, a San Francisco author of The Red Sandals: A Memoir (2022), which won The Montaigne Medal Finalist/Eric Hoffer Book Award (2023) for the “most thought provoking” and for “Overcoming Adversity/Tragedy” as the Finalist/Indie Book Awards (2023-2024). Prior to her book, her short memoir stories were selected into half dozen anthologies and won series of awards from California writing contests, including the Grand Prize from San Francisco Writers’ Conference (2017). She is currently working on her next book, America through My Chinese Eyes/Counting My Blessings. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6-7 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. August 6 and 20, 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, Aug. 8, 1:30-3 p.m.

“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, Aug. 13 and 27, 2-3:30 p.m.

“Workshop: Screen-printing with Calixto Robles.” Create your own work of print art using pre-prepared screens. Paper will be provided, bring your own tote bag or T-shirt to get printed. Calixto Robles is a painter, printmaker and sculptor from Oaxaca, Mexico. Inspired by myths, symbols, colors and ancient traditions of Meso-America, he mixes silkscreen techniques which enhance texture and brilliant color with drawn and found images. Space is limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2-4 p.m.

“Presentation: Untold Stories from the Legion of Honor.” In partnering with the Legion of Honor to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP) has been researching the pivotal westside people who have shaped the venerable art museum at Lands End. Join the WNP’s Executive Director Nicole Meldahl as she shares highlights from this journey, including the discovery of a foundry where one of founder Alma de Bretteville Spreckels favorite sculptors, Arthur Putnam, cast figures in bronze near his Richmond District home and studio at 45th Avenue and Fulton Street. You will never look at the museum quite the same way again. Western Neighborhoods Project, founded in 1999, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves, interprets, and shares the diverse history and culture of San Francisco’s west side. In support of this work, WNP launched the OpenSFHistory archive in 2014 to digitize and make accessible online thousands of historic San Francisco images that reach citywide. Learn more at wnpsf.org. Sunday, Aug. 24, 1:30-3 p.m.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, SUNSET BRANCH

1305 18TH AVE., 415-355-2808

Workshop: Sound Bath with Megan Heur. Heuer, certified sound healer, will lead participants in a sound bath session filled with the gentle yet resonant sounds of crystal singing bowls and the soothing sounds of nature. Participants can lie down or sit to allow the tranquil vibrations to wash over them, aiding in the release of tension and prompting of deep relaxation. Each tone and rhythm blends into a therapeutic symphony, guiding the group into a state of peaceful rejuvenation and inner calm. Space is limited. Reservations are required: 415-355-2808. Saturday, Aug. 9, 3-4p.m.

Activity: Tai Chi for Beginners. Join us for a summer Tai Chi series! Sessions will take place every second and fourth Saturday, 2-3 p.m., running until September. Learn and practice Tai Chi – a gentle, slow-moving form of exercise and meditation – with skilled instructor Richard Fong. Tai Chi may help improve your overall health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, posture and mental well being. Saturday, Aug. 9 and 23.

Social: Craft Supply Swap. Looking to declutter your craft supplies and spark creativity? Join our eco-friendly Craft Supply Swap! Bring gently used materials like yarn, fabric, beads, and paints to exchange with fellow crafters. Saturday, Aug. 16, 3-4 p.m.

Workshop: District 7 Affordable Housing. 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. Thursday, Aug. 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Tutorial: Tablet/Smartphone Class for 60+. 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 & 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 are required: 415-355-2808. Friday, Aug. 29, 1-2:30 p.m.

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-served 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. 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.

FUNDRAISER AT JOE’S ICE CREAM

Visit Joe’s Ice Cream for the 12th Argonne Fundraising Day. Mention “Argonne” when you order and 15% of your purchase will be donated to Argonne Elementary School. Bring your family and friends for a sweet and delicious way to support the school. Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 5420 Geary Blvd.

GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND

All shows start at 1 p.m. and run until 2:30/2:45 p.m. at the Spreckels Temple of Music in the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park.

Aug.17: St. Stephen’s Day Celebration of Hungarian Culture. With performers from the Hungarian Heritage Foundation, the band plays favorite Hungarian pieces.

Aug. 24: Ukrainian Culture Celebration. Our annual program in Solidarity with Ukraine featuring guest performers from the Bay Area Ukrainian community and beyond.

Sept. 1: (Monday) 9 to 5 – A Labor Day Celebration.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy August birthday to Emily Bartoli, Tracy Caldwell, Shirley Chan, Wyatt Chow, Matt Craig, Dennis Cresci, Mauna Dasari, Julia Elkin, Jonathan Farrell, Noma Faingold, Oma Froese, Teresa Hansell, Joy Happy, Chris Huson, Cordelia J, Tracy L. Johnson, Shweta Maurya, Emma McCool, Montana McMorrow, Rowen Meck, Cheryl Overend, Olivia Porat, Quentin Kopp, Alex Rodier, Jordan Singh, Kiana Star Signey, Jon Sugar, Sky Tafoya, Farley “How do you eat with those hands?” Tolpen, Frances Jane Toscano, Chris Traina, Chi-ai Wang, Cy Welle, Jennifer Wong, Mimi Wong, Christina Woo, Francis Woo, Carolina Zaid and Jacob Zwart. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email Editor@RichmondSunsetNews.com. Free.

HEART OF THE RICHMOND DISTRICT NIGHT MARKET

Join your neighbors at the Heart of the Richmond District Night Market on Saturday, Aug. 16, 4-8 p.m. on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th avenues. Enjoy family-friendly fun with food, shopping, activities, live entertainment and community groups. Learn more at HeartoftheRichmondDistrictNightMarket.com.

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 P22 used acoustic upright piano (88 keys, 2 pedals) for sale: $3,000. It is in great condition, has a beautiful sound and stays in tune. For pictures or to schedule to see, please call or text Nancy at 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 recently achieved a milestone: More than one million gallons of trash removed from SF streets!

Friday, Aug. 15, noon-1:30 p.m., Richmond Neighborhood Center Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756081/.

Friday, Aug. 15, 4-5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/.

Saturday, Aug. 16, 10-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755689/.

Saturday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755827/.

Saturday, Aug. 16, 4-5:30 p.m., Baker Beach Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755942/.

Thursday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756072/.

Thursday, Aug. 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Rise & Grind Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756073/.

Friday, Aug. 22, 4-5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 10-11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755689/.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-noon, Inner Sunset Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756093/.

Thursday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756072/.

Friday, Aug. 29, 4-5 p.m., Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/.

Saturday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-noon, Richmond District Cleanup, mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755689/.

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

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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TILED STEPS CELEBRATION

A 20th year celebration of the 16th Avenue tiled stepes will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 from noon until 3 p.m. at 16th Avenue and Moraga Street. Light refreshments from local businesses will be served. The Sunset Community Band, SFPD Lion Dances and La Familia Pena-Govea will provide entertainment.

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