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Francisco, California 94102-4689(415) 554-7460 Fax (415) 554-7432
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Supervisor Katy TangSunset Parkside
Front Yard Ambassadors ProgramApplications Open
Pre-Qualification Deadline (3 homes): April 30, 2015Final
Deadline (5 homes): May 15, 2015
The Front Yard Ambassadors Program has been a popular and
suc-cessful program since its beginning in 2014. This month will
mark our third neighborhood planting day and we are installing 11
new gardens in the Sunset District, for a total of 35 new front
yard gardens since our first planting day last March. We will have
removed 1,928 square feet of concrete from the Sunset District and
diverted over 35,000 gallons of stormwater from our sewer systems
annually.
If you would like to remove concrete from your front yard, the
Front Yard Ambas-sadors Program will subsidize most of the costs of
doing concrete removal and land-scaping. The only cost to the
resident is the sidewalk landscaping permit fee of about $185. In
total, residents receive an average of over $1,500 worth of
services through this program.
To qualify for this program: You must be a resident of District
4; Have approval from the homeowner if you are a tenant; Be able to
remove some concrete from your front yard; Work with your neighbors
to apply to the program together; and Agree to maintain the
landscaping for as long as you reside at the residence.
If you are interested in applying, you will need to begin
reaching out to your neighbors as soon as possible. In order to
pre-qualify for the program, you should submit three applications
from your block by April 30, 2015. Once you pre-qualify, you will
receive additional assistance from Friends of the Urban Forest
(FUF) to reach out to more neighbors and to reach a total of
five households on your block. Final applications are due by May
15, 2015.
Please call our office with any questions at (415) 554-7460 or
email [email protected]. You can also request a hard copy of
the application be mailed to your address.
You can find information about the program and application
materials on our website at www.sfbos.org/FrontYardAmbassadors.
Message from the Supervisor
April 2015
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2On March 14th, our office joined San Francisco Public Works and
hundreds of volunteers to clean and green the Sunset District and
celebrate Arbor Day. Vol-unteers planted trees along Judah Street,
Taraval Street and Sunset Boulevard; they weeded, pruned and
planted trees at La Playa Park near Judah and La Playa Streets;
replaced dead and dying trees at many locations including along
Great Highway near Rivera Street; and also planted new drought
tolerant landscaping along Sun-set Boulevard near Yorba Street.
Drought tolerant landscaping will continue to be planted along
Sunset Boulevard for the next few months and will cover the median
from Yorba to Rivera Streets.
We thank everyone who joined us on Arbor Day to beautify and
clean our neighbor-hood. Special thanks to San Francisco Public
Works staff for organizing such a great event in the Sunset
District and for investing in the improvement of our community.
Recap on Neighborhood Events
Sunset Boulevard Planting with Tzu Chi and SF Public Works
Arbor Day Tree Plantings and Community Clean Team
Discover Your District March Recap and April Events
In March, we celebrated our Irish heritage here in the Outer
Sunset by learning how expert baker Jenn Dearden over at Andytown
Coffee Roasters makes their famous soda bread. We ate delicious
Irish cheeses from JB Rumburg of Velo Fromage that were perfectly
paired with various types of soda bread. We were also instructed on
the art of Irish Dance from Sharon Whelan MacSweeney of the
Whelan-Kennelly Academy of Irish Dance. This month, do some spring
cleaning and learn about orga-nization from Christina Ardemis,
expert organizer with over 25 years of experience. Then get your
hands dirty and learn about garden weeds, what they mean, and how
to keep them at bay with the Far Out West Garden.
Saturday April 4, 2015 (2:00pm 3:30pm)Ortega Library | 3223
Ortega St. and 39th Ave.Join Supervisor Tang for an Organizing
Class with Ardemis OrganizingCome for an organizing class that
covers helpful tips on organizing your space and learn how an
organized space helps promote more productivity in your life.
(Limit 40; Free)Register Here: http://goo.gl/Z66oKQ Visit Ardemis
Organizing at http://www.ardemisorganizing.com/
Saturday - April 25, 2015 (10:00am 12:00pm)Far Out West Dune
Community Garden | 1399 43rd Ave. and Judah St. Get Out and Garden
with Supervisor Tang and the Far Out West Dune Community
GardenHonor Earth Day by learning more about your garden Weeds and
What They Tell with Supervisor Tang and the gardeners of the Far
Out West Dune Community Gar-den. The workshop, led by Ben Eichorn
of Grow Your Lunch, will focus on reading the needs of your garden
based on which weeds like to grow in it. We will look closely at
some garden weeds, pull them for use in the compost piles, and
finish by mulching garden pathways to beautify our community garden
and block the weeds from growing back (Limit 40; Free). Register
Here: http://goo.gl/Fh5NKy Visit the Far Out West Dune Community
Garden at http://www.faroutwestgarden.org/
Making Irish soda bread with Jenn Dearden of Andytown Coffee
Roasters
Cheese and soda bread pairings from Velo Fromage
Learning Irish Dance with Whelan-Kennelly Academy
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3On March 19th, dozens of Sunset District residents joined our
office along with the San Francisco Planning Department, the San
Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and architecture firm,
Perkins + Will, to discuss temporary in-vestments to the Francis
Scott Key Annex yard. The SFUSD-owned site is current-ly being
painted, however, the focus of the meeting was to discuss
improvements that can be made to the yard surrounding the building,
which is located at 1351 42nd Avenue and Judah Street.
Pavement to Parks is a program through the Planning Department
that seeks to quickly and inexpensively convert underutilized space
into places that enhance gathering space for the community and
foster neighborhood interactions. These re-imagined spaces are
considered temporary and easily reversible. For more infor-
mation about Pavement to Parks, visit
http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org.
At this meeting, residents, neighborhood groups, and community
leaders shared great ideas. Youth from Sunset Youth Ser-vices (SYS)
expressed their interest in keeping and improving the basketball
courts. Other residents wanted an area for their children to
practice riding their bikes, and many liked the idea of expanding
community garden space in cooperation with the Far Out West Garden
(located on Judah and 43rd).
If you would like to share your ideas for the space, please
contact our office at (415) 554-7460 or email
[email protected]. We can also send you a copy of the ideas
taken down at the meeting. The next planning meeting will be held
on Thursday, May 14th at 6:30pm at the Francis Scott Key Annex,
located at 1351 42nd Avenue.
Recap on Neighborhood EventsFrancis Scott Key Annex Pavement to
Parks Meeting
DBI and Planning Department Workshop
At our second annual workshop, staff from the Department of
Building Inspec-tion (DBI) and the San Francisco Planning
Department were available to answer questions about city codes,
permits, home remodeling, home expansion, short-term rentals and
in-law units. Residents made one-on-one appointments with planners
and DBI staff to find out about their individual project questions.
People in atten-dance asked questions ranging from legalizing
non-compliant structures and rooms, permits, and design guidelines.
Many were surprised to learn that most permits can be approved over
the counter and do not require a long process.
We would like to thank the Planning Department and the
Department of Building Inspection for coming out to the Sunset
District and meeting with individuals for personal residential
questions. For more information about the Planning Department,
visit www.sf-planning.org and for more information about the
Department of Building Inspection, visit www.sfdbi.org.
Making it Happen for Womens Health on International Womens
Day
We had great attendance for our event celebrating International
Womens Day in partnership with North East Medical Services (NEMS)
and Shanti Project! Along with my Sunset Sisters, Board of
Equalization member Fiona Ma and Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu, we
helped Make It Happen for womens health and encour-aged women to
access the services they need to lead healthy lives by offering
free health screenings and information.
For more information on International Womens Day events that
were held across the world, visit
http://www.internationalwomensday.com/.
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4Recap on Neighborhood EventsSFPUC In-City Tour
On March 27th, our office joined the San Francisco Public
Utilities Commis-sion (SFPUC) and many Sunset District residents
for a tour of San Francis-cos sewer infrastructure, with a focus on
the Groundwater Supply Project. The tour brought residents to the
largest solar power installation at Sunset Reservoir, and San
Franciscos wastewater treatment plants.
The Groundwater Supply Project is part of the Citys water
diversification pro-gram, and will use local groundwater from the
Westside Groundwater Basin as one of the new supply sources. This
tour was designed to provide residents the opportunity to learn
more about this program and ask questions of SFPUC ex-perts. To
learn more about the Groundwater Supply Project, visit
http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=184. SFPUC staff explaining the
Groundwater Project
With summer fast approaching, organizations are ramping up to
hire youth for the summer! The City is hosting its annual SF Summer
Jobs+ Fair on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am 2:00 pm at Moscone
Center South (747 Howard Street). Youth will receive assistance
with interviewing skills and resumes, and there will be
opportunities to in-terview with employers from major companies.
Register at
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-jobs-youth-resource-fair-2015-tickets-15985793940.
San Francisco YouthWorks is also hiring for the 2015 Summer
Session. San Francisco Youth-Works is a unique high school
internship program designed to expose youth to public ser-vice
careers and build job readiness skills in a supportive environment.
We have had several YouthWorks students volunteer in our office.
YouthWorks offers paid internships in city government ($12.25/hr),
and interns can work up to 20 hours a week during the 2015 Sum-mer
session (early-June through early-August). The application deadline
is April 17, 2015 so apply today at www.sfyouthworks.org.
Finally, the Mayors Youth Employment & Educa-tion Program
(MYEEP) is hiring for the summer. As a collaborative of non-profit
organizations, MYEEP provides services to youth in 11 different
neighbor-hoods in San Francisco. Its mission is to provide job
readiness training, work experience, academic support, and
personal development to San Francisco youth between the ages of 14-
17who may have challenges accessing employment.
Last year, our office hosted a neighborhood job fair with MYEEP,
United Way, the Japanese Community Youth Council, Community Youth
Center, and the Depart-ment of Children, Youth and Their Families
as part of the Mayors Summer Jobs + initiative. Youth were placed
at Sunset District businesses including: Allstate Insur-ance, Cal
Insurance, Rolling-Out Cafe, Versus Games, Sunset Pet Supply, The
Pizza Place on Noriega, the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center,
Sunset Youth Services, Devils Teeth and Polly Anns! Applica-tions
are now open and can be found at: http://www.myeep.org/apply-2/.
Apply by April 10th!
Summer Employment Opportunities for Youth!
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5In November 2014, President Obama announced that the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would develop an application
process for undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and for
undocumented parents of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply
and be protected temporarily from deportation under the Deferred
Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program. President Obama
also announced an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA) program for individuals who came to the United
States as children. These parents and other individuals may be
granted a type of tempo-rary permission to stay in the U.S. called
deferred action. These programs are expected to benefit about 5
million people.
While there is currently an injunction placed on these new
programs, community advocates anticipate that the ruling will be
overturned, and that the new programs should begin later this
year.
In the meantime, people can still submit applications for the
DACA program under its 2012 guidelines, and others should prepare
to apply for expanded DACA and DAPA, when it becomes available, by
getting screened for eligibility, collecting required documents,
and saving for the $465 application fee. If you would like more
information on DACA and DAPA, you may call (415) 896-1701 to
contact the Asian Law Caucus, or (415) 274-6750 to contact the
Chinese Progressive Association.
DACA/DAPA Update
Dont miss this opportunity for you or a young person (12-23
years old) you know to serve the City as a policy advisor. As a
Youth Commissioner, you can learn about local advocacy, city
government, and the city budget while helping to build youth voice
and engagement in local government. The Commissions regular
meetings take place every 1st and 3rd Monday at 5:15pm in room 416
at City Hall and are open to the public. Participants at the
meetings can engage in public comment and bring attention to issues
they would like the Youth Commission to take action on.
Applications will be accepted through April 20, 2015.For more
information or to apply, visit: http://goo.gl/dTTjXl
Youth Commission Applications Open for 2015-2016By: Jess Lam,
District 4 Intern
Sunset Youth Services recently expanded Upstar Studios, an
in-novative recording studio program that offers the opportunity to
develop songwriting and audio-recording skills to at-risk youth. In
partnership with the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department,
Upstar Studios gives youth at the Juvenile Justice Center in Glen
Park the opportunity to explore writing, rapping and engineering
their own projects. The program also encourages young people to
discover a nurturing community by building relationships with
caring adults. The organization has plans to further expand the
program by taking Upstar Studios to other local juvenile detention
centers such as Log Cabin Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Through Upstar Studios, Sunset Youth Services has successfully
taught valuable vocational skills to young people throughout San
Francisco. In a detention-center setting, the program offers young
of-
fenders an artistic, positive outlet for feelings of anger,
guilt or frustration that can accompany incarceration. For more
infor-mation on Sunset Youth Services visit
www.sunsetyouthservices.org.
Sunset Youth Services Brings Mobile Recording Studio to Juvenile
HallBy: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern
Photo by Mike Koozmin
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6On April 25th, Muni is instituting the largest service increase
for the system in over a decade. Improvements include reducing
headways and adjusting AM, PM and mid-day frequencies on several
lines to reduce crowding. Service increases will be seen on the
following lines:
Increase AM frequency: 5R, 8AX, 8BX, 10, 14R, 14X, 28, 38R,
41Increased PM frequency: 5R, 8AX, 8BX, 14R, 14X, 38R, 41Increased
midday frequency: 5R, 8, 14R, 29Extended AM hours: 1AX, 1BX, 8AX,
8BX, 14X, 30X, 31AX, 31BXExtended hours Sat/Sun: 14RNow on Sundays:
38R
The letter R will now replace the letter L for Munis
limited-stop routes. R stands for rapid. You will notice name
changes on the following lines:
6 Parnassus 6 Haight-Parnassus8X Bayshore Express 8 Bayshore16X
Noriega Express 7X Noriega Express17 Parkmerced 57 Parkmerced33
Stanyan 33 Ashbury 18th 71/71L Haight-Noriega 7/7R
Haight-Noriega108 Treasure Island 25 Treasure Island
To view transit schedules, visit www.sfmta.com or contact
311.
Muni Service Increases and Line Name Changes
Honoring Kindergarten Teacher Cara Cuper for Womens History
Month
It was an honor to recognize Francis Scott Key Elementary School
Kinder-garten teacher Cara Cuper as the District 4 honoree for
Womens History Month at the Board of Supervisors meeting on March
3rd. During the 2013-2014 academic school year, Cara faced the
daunting challenge of providing a cohesive and consistent education
to one of her students, Olive Diamond, who was diag-nosed with
cancer during her second semester of Kindergarten.
With the assistance of technology and SFUSDs Homebound Education
pro-gram, Cara and Olives family were able to provide lessons and
instruction to Olive while she recuperated at home. Thanks to the
amazing amount of coordi-nation between her parents and her
teacher, Olive successfully advanced to the first grade. Caras
passion and dedication to ensuring Olives continued educa-tion has
been a role model for all of Francis Scott Keys teachers.
To see news coverage of Cara and Olives story visit
http://abc30.com/educa-tion/teacher-finds-way-to-educate-cancer-stricken-child-from-home/413414/.
The community is encouraged to supported Wah Mei School by
attending its 41st annual Spring Gala & Auction on Thursday,
May 14 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at R&G Lounge Restaurant,
located at 631 Kearny Street. The Spring Gala is Wah Meis biggest
fundraiser and a great way to connect with friends old and new.
Last years Gala raised over $42,000 for Wah Mei Schools programs.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
http://www.wahmei.org/2015-spring-gala/.
Wah Mei Schools 41st Annual Spring Gala & Auction
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7Thursday, April 9th is Walk to Work Day in San Francisco. I
invite you to join me in walking just 15 minutes of your commute
(whether you walk to work, class, or shop) to be part of San
Franciscos third annual Walk to Work Day! Be a part of this fun and
festive day of encouragement celebrating the most healthy,
sustainable form of transportation: walking.
Pedestrian safety is increasingly important as new people move
to San Francisco. More people in cars, on bicycles and on foot
means there are more opportunities for
conflicts. Our office has made pedestrian safety a priority in
the Sunset District. Our Sunset District Blueprint highlights our
plans to improve pedestrian safety. Visit
www.sfbos.org/SunsetDistrictBlueprint to read about the details,
including plans for improving pedestrian access to Golden Gate
Park, Ocean Beach, and to improve conditions along Sunset
Boulevard.
Walk to Work Day is the perfect time to see how easy, fun, and
energizing it is to integrate walking into your daily life. Enter
contests for the Longest Commute, Most Interesting Sight, and Best
Shoe Bling just be sure to use the #Walk2Work hashtag on Twitter,
Facebook, or Instagram, to win one of the great prizes from local
SF businesses like Indosole (www.indo-sole.com), a Sunset
District-based sustainable shoe company. You can also win prizes
like a FREE Clipper Card or a reusable tote by visiting one of the
many hubs across the City.
Last year, I was one of over 5,800 San Franciscans who took to
the streets by foot I look forward to leading San Francisco once
again in celebrating Walk to Work Day, and I hope you will join me.
On April 9th, I will be joining Walk San Francis-co staff, members
and supporters at 9:00am at Ritual Coffee at the corner of Hayes
Street and Octavia Street in Hayes Valley. Afterwards, we will walk
to City Hall for a press conference at 9:30am.
Remember, every single trip by bike, by bus or rail, or by car
starts and ends with walking! Visit
www.walksf.org/events/walk2work/ to learn more.
April 9th is Walk to Work Day
The Stern Grove Festival is back this summer for its 78th
season, and will kick-off the season with the Doobie Brothers on
Sunday June 14th at 2:00pm. Every year, the Stern Grove Festi-val
Association hosts a community meeting to have an open discussion
about the festival and to address any neighborhood concerns or
questions. This years community meeting will be held on Wednesday,
April 8 from 6:00pm 8:00pm at the Trocadero Clubhouse, located at
2750 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.
Please contact Joey Babbitt, Community Affairs Manager, with any
questions at (415) 252-6252 or at [email protected].
Stern Grove Festival Community Meeting April 8th
The International Food Faire is hosted by the Ignatian Guild, a
group of St. Ignatius moth-ers, and this year will mark the 22nd
year of this community festival. The event will feature over eleven
all-you-can-eat multicultural food booths, unlimited photo booth,
live entertain-ment, a DJ, dancing and raffle drawings. It is a day
full of good food, fellowship, and a celebra-tion of our communitys
rich cultural and ethnic heritage.
Early Bird tickets are $15/adult and $10/student. Children five
and under are free with an adult. The event takes place on
Saturday, May 2, from 4:00pm 8:00pm at St. Ignatius School, located
at 2001 37th Avenue. Visit www.siprep.org/foodfaire to learn
more.
St. Ignatius International Food Faire on May 2nd
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8May is National Pet Month, and our office is celebrating by
sharing photos of your Sunset District pets on Facebook! Send us a
picture of your four-legged, furry, feathered or scaled friend by
May 15th. Starting in May, we will begin sharing pictures of our
Sunset pets on our Facebook page. The pet with the most likes by
the end of May will win a $25 Gift Certificate, courtesy of Sunset
Pet Supply, located at 3809 Noriega Street.
Sunset residents, please send photos of your pets to
[email protected] to be included in the National Pet Month
Contest for District 4.
Submit A Photo of Your Sunset District Pet and Win a Prize for
National Pet Month!
Supervisor Tang and Martin the Guinea Pig from SF Animal Care
& Control
Three juvenile African penguin chicks are the newest residents
of the California Academy of Sciences. After a few months of
behind-the-scenes bonding, these new chicks made their public debut
on March 11th. Marcus, the youngest sibling who hatched in December
2014, is named for Marcus Island, one of 24 islands off the coast
of South Africa with breeding colonies of African penguins. Marcus
is the fourth chick to hatch in the Academys new building as part
of a Species Survival Plan. The male and female pair, hatched in
November 2014, were given names chosen by survey in March. The
females new name is Nori after the Japanese word for the edible
seaweed species of the red algae genus Pyropia. The males name is
Bert, after the character played by actor Dick Van Dyke, who
famously danced with animated penguins in the Walt Disney film,
Mary Pop-pins.
Visit the new penguin chicks at the Academy soon, or check in on
the colony via live Penguin Cam at
http://www.calacademy.org/explore-science/live-penguin-cams.
California Academy of Sciences Welcomes Three New Penguin
Chicks
2015 marks the fourth year of the California drought. This
March, California officials approved a package of water
conserva-tion restrictions that include:
Banning outdoor watering for 48 hours following a rain;
Preventing restaurants from providing water unless requested;
Limiting towel replacement at hotels; and Requiring urban water
suppliers to limit the number of days per week customers can water
outdoor ornamental land-scaping.
These regulations require local water agencies that do not
already have set limits to call for a limit of watering outdoor
land-scaping to only two days per week. The Bay Area agencies that
will need to set this limit include the San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission (SFPUC), the Marin Municipal Water District
and the Contra Costa Water District.
Though Governor Jerry Brown has called for a 20% reduction in
water use statewide, water customers still have a long way to go in
meeting that goal. The SFPUC has many resources available on water
conservation. Find their Residential Water Conservation Checklist,
Water-Wise Gardening for San Francisco Guidebook, and outdoor
signage including Brown is the new Green signs to tell neighbors
why your landscaping may be looking a little dry these days. Find
all of these resources and more at
http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=839.
Update on Californias Drought
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9Progressive change and the advancement of oneself are two
philoso-phies young and successful entrepreneur Evan Lessler
adheres too. Evan, owner and founder of Adapt Clothing, started as
an aspiring graph-ic designer. He attended college at the
University of California, Davis, and it was there that his idea of
Adapt sprouted. He began designing graphic tees in his free time
and eventually started Adapt Advancement Cooperative in 2003.
During its infancy stages, Evan worked by himself - taking,
labeling, and shipping orders when he came home from his day job.
However, with dedication and perseverance, his humble beginnings
flowered into a brand that now symbolizes the Bay Area.
Adapt Clothing offers many different styles and articles of
clothing that represent the Bay Area. From its Gold Blooded to its
SF State of Mind design, there will definitely be something that
catches your eye the next time you visit.
Adapt Clothing2801 Judah Street and 33rd AvenueTuesday Sunday
12:00pm 6:00pmwww.adaptclothing.com
Merchant Spotlight: Adapt ClothingBy: Jonathan Zuo, District 4
Intern
San Francisco Animal Care & Control1200 15th Street @
Harrison Street
(415) 554-6364www.animalshelter.sfgov.org
The San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control is San
Franciscos only open door animal shelter that accepts any animal,
in any condi-tion, of any temperament. SF ACC is responsible for
the Citys stray, injured, abandoned, neglected and mistreated
animals, of all species, including wildlife. Services include
adoptions, lost pets, animal law enforcement, dog licensing, animal
cruelty and abuse investigations, animal rescue, and di-saster
planning for pets. SF ACC is committed to the delivery of
effective, courteous, and responsive animal care and control
services to the residents of San Francisco.
Bo (A365572): This 10 month male Pit Bull Terrier is a
big-headed boy with a big heart full of love. Hes goofy, loves
people, and is dog social. He walks well on leash, knows sit, and
might be fine for a family with children. Bos adoption fee is FREE,
thanks to a sponsorship by the Lucas family and includes a FREE
training class thanks to a donation by Pawsitive Tails.
Cappie (A368252): Cappie is a loving and beautiful 3 year 6
month old do-mestic longhair cat. She has a fondness for laps and
the most luscious fur and bright eyes. She is a bit shy at the
shelter, but will undoubtedly blossom in a forever home of her own.
Her best bud Coby (A368253) and her were surrendered because of
landlord issues, so they would love to go home together!
Happy (A368578): This beautiful blue and white male parakeet is
easy going, loves people, and is hand trained and ready for his
forever home. He lives up to his name as a very happy little bird,
and would love to meet you today!
Aprils Adoptable Animals from ACC
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We cannot predict exactly when a disaster or emergency will
occur. However, we can take measures to prepare for an emergency
that will help prevent damage and loss to our community. Our office
will provide helpful information and resources on emergency
preparedness so that District 4 residents may take precautionary
steps from www.sf72.org.
If you are one of the 65% of people who rent in San Francisco,
renters insurance can be a safety net for you in the event of a
fire, earthquake, or other disaster that may affect your personal
property. Although landlords are required, by their mort-gage
contract, to maintain insurance for the accidents that may occur on
the property, they are not required to insure items that belong to
the tenant. Renters insurance covers items within your home, but
may also cover items you take out of your home, such as your
personal laptop, if it is stolen.
To determine how much coverage is right for you, you can begin
by compiling a detailed list of your most valuable belongings, then
go through this list with an experienced agent, who can ensure you
receive the right amount of coverage.
Discuss your needs with an experienced insurance agent, to
determine the type of insurance policy that is right for you. For a
list of helpful information on renters insurance, visit
http://financialhighway.com/10-things-to-know-about-renters-insur-ance/.
Aprils Distaster Tip: Getting Renters Insurance
The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a program to
help the citizens of San Francisco to be self sufficient in a major
disaster situation. NERT training helps citizens develop
multi-functional teams that are trained in basic emergency skills.
Through this program, individuals learn how to prepare themselves
and loved ones for a disaster while also creating a resilient
community. All trainings are free. To learn more, visit
www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=859.
Class Session 1 Earthquake Awareness, Preparedness, and Hazard
Mitigation 3.5 hrs Class Session 2 Types of Fire, Hazardous
Materials, Utilities Shut-offs, Terrorism Awareness 3.5hrs Class
Session 3 Disaster Medicine 3 hrs Class Session 4 Light Search and
Rescue 3.5 hrs Class Session 5 Emergency Team Organization,
Disaster Psychology 3 hrs Class Session 6 Hands-On Application,
Course review, and graduation 3.5hrs
NERT Graduates Citywide DrillRSVP at
http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024 by April
10th
This is a drill of your Neighborhood Teams Emergency Response.
Bring NERT issued safety gear and wear appropriate safety
clothing/shoes. Consider bringing a response go bag with
flashlight, water bottle, snack etc. This drill is scheduled to run
through lunch, which will be provided.
Marina | Marina Middle School | 3500 Fillmore St.April 18 |
8:30am 3:00pm
Upcoming NERT TrainingsRegister at
http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024
Outer Mission | Corpus Christi Church | 62 Santa Rosa Ave.April
13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18 | 6:30pm 10:00pm
Haight Ashbury | The Urban School | 1563 Page St.May 6, 13, 20,
27 and June 3, 10 | 6:30pm 10:00pm
Upcoming NERT Trainings
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April 2 | Thursday | 7:00pmPeople of Parkside Sunset (POPS)
Monthly Meeting
(formerly Taraval Parkside Merchants Association)POPS sponsors
special events, advocates on behalf of the neighborhood, and works
with residents and other
merchants to improve the community.Taraval Police Station | 2345
24th Avenue and Taraval Street
For more information: www.sf-pops.com
April 4 | Saturday | 11:00am 3:00pmEggstravaganza
This annual event hosted by the San Francisco Recreation and
Park Department features carnival rides, egg hunts, games, live
entertainment, and the annual Rib Cook-Off with SF Fire and SF
Police departments. Cost
is $8 per person, children under 2 are free. Advance tickets are
available by calling (415) 831-6800.Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate
Park | 320 Bowling Green Drive near MLK Jr. Drive
For more information:
http://sfrecpark.org/event/save-the-date-eggstravaganza-2015-on-saturday-april-4/.
April 4 | Saturday | 2:00pm 3:00pmJoin Supervisor Tang for an
Organizing Class with Ardemis Organizing
A Discover Your District EventCome for an organizing class that
covers helpful tips on organizing your space and learn how an
organized
space helps promote more productivity in your life. (Limit 40;
Free).Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
Call (415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/Z66oKQ
April 7 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmLegendary Locals of San
Franciscos Richmond, Sunset, and Golden Gate Park
Author Talk by Lorri Ungaretti Sunset historian Lorri Ungaretti
will introduce her new book, Legendary Locals of San Franciscos
Richmond, Sunset, and Golden Gate Park.
In a cross between a book reading and a visual presentation, Ms.
Ungaretti will highlight interesting stories and photos of the
famous, infamous, and unsung heroes of these areas of the city.
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more
information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
April 8 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 8:00pmStern Grove Festival Annual
Community Meeting
Every year, the Stern Grove Festival Association hosts a
community meeting to have an open discussion about the festival and
to address any neighborhood concerns or questions.
Trocadero Clubhouse | 2750 19th Avenue and Sloat BoulevardPlease
contact Joey Babbitt, Community Affairs Manager, with any questions
at (415) 252-6252 or at
[email protected].
April 9 | ThursdayWalk to Work Day
Join the movement on Friday, April 11 plus, walking just 15
minutes of your commute counts! Be a part of this fun and festive
day of encouragement celebrating the most healthy, sustainable form
of transportation:
walking.Meet Supervisor Tang @ Ritual Coffee | Intersection of
Hayes Street and Octavia Street
For more information: www.walksf.org/events/walk2work/
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April 9 | Thursday | 6:00pmOrtega Movie Night: The Theory of
Everything
This movie depicts the relationship between the famous physicist
Stephen Hawking and his wife. Directed by James Marsh and starring
Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Rated PG-13; 123
minutes; 2014.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more
information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
April 11 | Saturday | 10:00am 12:00pmSF Summer Jobs + Fair
Youth will receive assistance with interviewing skills and
resumes, and there will be opportunities to inter-view with
employers from major companies.
Moscone Center South | 747 Howard Street and 3rd StreetRegister
at
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-jobs-youth-resource-fair-2015-tickets-15985793940.
April 11 | Saturday | 2:00pm 4:00pmBig SF Playdate
Ready, set, lets play! Bring the entire family to play in tents,
go bowling, and have tons of fun at the self-service face painting
and puppet stations!
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more
information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
April 14 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmCinnamon Rolls: Cooking Demo
and Taste!
Join Bruno Tse from Rolling-Out Caf, a local neighborhood
favorite, as he demonstrates how to make deli-cious and
mouth-watering cinnamon rolls! Samples will be available along with
a recipe to take home.
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more
information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
April 14 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmOuter Sunset Merchants and
Professionals Association (OSMPA)
The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its
membership, promotes the advancement of the Ir-ving Street
District; and provides a place for the open exchange of ideas,
discussions and adoption of methods
and policies for the good of the neighborhood and the
members.Rice Valley Restaurant | 2333 Irving Street between 24th
Avenue and 25th Avenue
For more information: www.irvingstreetmerchants.com
April 15 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 8:00pmCraft Night: Magnets
Come make a custom magnet. Bring your own images (about 1 inch
large) or use our materials. For adults; children under 9 must be
accompanied by adult. Please call 415-355-5700 or visit the library
to sign up.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more
information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
April 18 | Saturday | 10:30am 11:30amDog Days: Eco-Friendly
Tips
In honor of Earth Day, come learn some fun and easy eco-friendly
tips when it comes to your dogs and cats, as well as some tips to
help all animals and the environment as well. Bring the entire
family for a fun and free one-
hour session! This is the first in a series of pet-related
events.Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit
http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
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April 20 | Monday | 11am 1pmBig San Francisco Playdate
The Big San Francisco Playdate is back! Because playing is
learning, families can expect a number of fun and engaging
activities at each of the library locations.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more
information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
April 23 | Thursday | 6:30pm 8:00pmOuter Sunset Parkside
Residents Association
Join a cohort of residents from the Outer Sunset and Outer
Parkside (representing the area west of Sunset Boulevard) to
discuss key issues and opportunities in the neighborhood including
public safety, land use,
transportation and more.St. Ignatius Faculty Lounge (Enter on
37th near Pacheco) | 2001 37th Avenue and Pacheco Street
Contact Susan Pfeifer at [email protected]
April 25 | Saturday | 10:00am 12:00pmGet Out and Garden with
Supervisor Tang and the Far Out West Dune Community Garden
A Discover Your District EventHonor Earth Day by learning more
about your garden Weeds and What They Tell with Supervisor Tang
and the gardeners of the Far Out West Dune Community Garden. The
workshop, led by Ben Eichorn of Grow Your Lunch, will focus on
reading the needs of your garden based on which weeds like to grow
in it. We
will look closely at some garden weeds, pull them for use in the
compost piles, and finish by mulching garden pathways to beautify
our community garden and block the weeds from growing back (Limit
40; Free).
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueCall (415)
554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/Fh5NKy
April 29 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 7:30pmYoga
Join the library for a free yoga flow class, the last Wednesday
of each month. All levels welcome. Yoga mats provided.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more
information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
Saturday | May 2 | 4:00pm 8:00pmSt. Ignatius International Food
Faire
The event will feature over eleven all-you-can-eat multicultural
food booths, unlimited photo booth, live en-tertainment, a DJ,
dancing and raffle drawings. Early Bird tickets are $15/adult and
$10/student. Children five
and under are free with an adult.St. Ignatius School | 2001 37th
Avenue and Pacheco Street
Visit www.siprep.org/foodfaire to learn more.
Thursday | May 14 | 6:30pm 8:00pmFrancis Scott Key Annex
Discussion on Temporary Uses
Pavement to Parks Community MeetingThis is the second in a
series of three meetings about temporary improvements to the
Francis Scott Key
Annex yard. Join San Francisco Planning Departments Pavement to
Parks Program and the San Francisco Unified School District to
share your thoughts on temporary improvements to this site and
build on ideas
generated at the meeting held on March 19th. The planning
process will include a series of three community meetings from
ideation to design.
Francis Scott Key Annex | 1351 42nd Avenue and Judah Street
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Womens Conference at San Francisco State University
Out and AboutMarch 2015
Annual Chinese New Year Parade
Honoring retiring SPFD Deputy Chief, Lyn Tomioka along with
Police Chief Greg Suhr
Annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Assembly at Abraham Lincoln High
School
Annual Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Film Festival
Discover Your DistrictSoda Bread Lessons at Andytown
Coffee Roasters
Discover Your DistrictIrish Dancing with Whelan-Kennelly
Academy