Category Archives: Community Calendar
Friday Night Movies at McCoppin in June?
Thursday, May 3 Community Meeting to Discuss
A Friday night movie series at McCoppin Park during the month of June has been proposed by The Office of Supervisor Carmen Chu in partnership with the Stern Grove Festival Association, the City’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and the Recreation and Park Department.
Join us for a meeting with the People of Parkside/Sunset (POPS), Taraval’s merchant and community association, to discuss your ideas, questions and feedback on the proposed movie night series. The meeting is Thurs., May 3, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Ave.
If you can’t attend the meeting, please contact the Office of Supervisor Carmen Chu with any questions or feedback at (415) 554-7460, or email chustaff@sfgov.org.
Click here for a printable flyer: Movies at McCoppin Community Mtg – May 3 2012
4/22/12: Beach Clean-up & Block Party
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Taraval Street between 46th and 47th Avenues.
Join the Surfrider Foundation for a beach clean-up near Taraval from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and then enjoy a block party on Taraval til 5:00 p.m.
4/19/12: Sunset Soiree
Thursday, April 19
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The historic Victorian Zellerbach Mansion
1550 Fell St., San Francisco
Annual celebration and fundraiser for the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center.
Tickets: $25 (includes wine, beer, and small bites)
Here’s a video about what to expect at the event:
All event proceeds go to support SNBC’s wide range of programs. Each year, more than 900 youth attend SNBC’s after school programs. Every week, more than 300 adults participate in SNBC’s evening classes. All of SNBC’s programs are entirely free of cost.
Buy tickets here: www.snbc.org
4/15/12: Sunday Streets on Great Highway
What is Sunday Streets?
Sunday Streets is a series of events put on by the City of San Francisco to encourage health, community and fun, inspired by similar events in cities throughout the world. A Sunday Streets event creates a large, temporary, public space by closing off stretches of a neighborhood’s streets to automobile traffic, and opening them to pedestrians, bicyclists, and activities for several hours on a predetermined Sunday.
How much will it cost?
Sunday Streets is free to all participants. Some will enjoy the route by strolling, skating, cycling, or just people-watching. Others will participate in free group events such as tai chi, yoga, aerobics and other activities. These group events will be spaced out along the route. Information on these activities is contained in this website.
Who can participate? Do I have to sign-up?
Bay Area residents of all ages, families, local businesses, and visitors are all invited to join the fun. Come one come all. No sign-ups required. Participants will enjoy this unique opportunity to safely enjoy the streets and explore new neighborhoods. We are working with an array of San Francisco organizations to coordinate activities along the route, so there are sure to be something for everyone!
How will Sunday Streets impact city traffic?
Sunday Streets will be held on Sunday mornings, which is the time during the week with minimal auto traffic. Pilot dates have been selected to avoid overlap with other large events with traffic impacts such as Giants and 49ers games and street fairs. Additionally, the route will be a ‘soft closure’ with cross traffic allowed at a limited number of points along the route and auto access for residents and businesses located within the closed route. This type of closure has worked very well in other cities around the world. Traffic will be monitored so that any traffic impacts can be measured.
For information about detours and traffic impacts, please see the detour map contained in this website or call 311.
Who will benefit?
Sunday Streets offers free and fun physical activity space to all San Franciscans and provides open space in neighborhoods that lack such space currently. Local businesses will also benefit from increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic along commercial corridors. The events provide a model of how cities can provide healthy, environmental friendly outdoor activities for their residents.
How can I get involved?
Sunday Streets attracted over 20,000 residents last year. Without the help and support from our volunteers, we would not have made such a positive event a reality. If you are interested in being part of this event, sign up here!
4/14/12: Budget Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
San Francisco Zoo – Great Hall
47th Ave. & Sloat Blvd.
San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee, District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu and District 7 Supervisor Sean Elsbernd are answering questions and hearing opinions about the City’s budget for fiscal years 2012-2014. This is the first year that all departments have to balance their budgets on a two-year timeline.
More info at www.sfgov.org/budget or call (415) 554-7460.
