4/25/13: Sunset Soiree
Thursday, April 25 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The historic Victorian Zellerbach Mansion 1550 Fell St., San Francisco Sunset Soiree is the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center’s annual benefit and fundraiser. Held each spring, this fun event is a great opportunity to show your support for SNBC while enjoying small bites, tasty treats, beer and wine, […]
2/13/13 Community Meeting: MUNI Changes on 19th Avenue
The San Francisco Transportation Authority is working on design concepts for shifting the M-Ocean View light rail transit line to the west side of 19th Avenue. Working with city agencies and private sector/institutional partners (Parkmerced, SF State, and General Growth Properties – owners of Stonestown Galleria), the study team has developed several conceptual design alternatives. […]
Sunday Parking Meter Enforcement Starts
As of January 6, 2013, all SFMTA parking meters in San Francisco will be enforced on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. with four hour time limits. Parking has traditionally been free on Sundays since parking meters were first installed in the 1940s. At that time, most businesses were closed on Sundays, so there was […]
History of Larsen Park
Currently The Friends of Larsen Playground are aggressively fundraising to bring a jet plane back to the park. The goal is to raise $130,000 by June 1st. Visit their Facebook page to find out how to help. Thanks! ————————————————– By Woody LaBounty Western Neighborhoods Project Larsen Park, two blocks between 19th and 20th Avenues between […]
Jan. 8, 2013: Stories in the Sunset
Witness the rise of the Sunset District! Jan 8, 2013 (Tuesday) 7:00pm-9:00pm Abraham Lincoln High School Auditorium download to your calendar: Outlook/iCal – Google Calendar Western Neighborhoods Project Board member Lorri Ungaretti will share stories of the Sunset District in a visual presentation on the area’s evolution from “cold desert” sand dunes to a thriving […]
Friday, Dec. 14: Happy Hour Fundraiser
Friday, Dec. 14 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Riptide 3639 Taraval St. (between 46th & 47th Ave.) Raffles * T-Shirts * Drink Specials * Food
Community Meetings: New Projects Proposed for Taraval Street
Thursday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. Rolling Out Bakery Parklet Community Meeting 1722 Taraval St. (between 27th and 28th Ave.) Come see proposed ideas for a parklet outside Rolling Out Bakery and also celebrate the bakery’s one year anniversary! Wednesday, December 19, 6:00 p.m. Taraval Beautification Project Meeting Brother’s Pizza, 3627 Taraval St.(between 46th and 47th […]
Free ADA Inspections Offered to Outer Sunset Businesses
A pilot program in the Outer Sunset district is offering to fund free American Disabilities Act (ADA) inspections and reports for businesses. Many businesses are unaware of the requirements of state and federal ADA laws and are vulnerable to lawsuits. From 2005-2011 there were about 4,500 ADA lawsuits statewide, 300 of which were in San […]
Parkside Mailboxes
945 Taraval St. (between 19th & 20th Avenues) San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 661-8727 www.ParksideMailboxes.com Hours: M-F 9am-6pm and Sat. 10am-5pm This mailbox rental and shipping center has served the Parkside for almost 20 years. Business has recently grown to include office supplies and greeting cards. Unlike P.O. boxes at the post office, Parkside Mailboxes receives […]
A Greener 19th Avenue
Work is currently underway to enhance 19th Avenue by installing greenery in the medians. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is expected to complete the project in March 2013 at the latest. The project is part of efforts to make 19th Avenue a safer transportation corridor for both drivers and pedestrians. In recent years, the […]