Planning Association for the Richmond

Geary BRT Meeting Thursday, February 4

The public is invited to attend Meeting #9 of the Geary BRT Citizens Advisory Committee for the environmental analysis this Thursday.  The meeting will begin at 6.00p, and will be held at the Authority offices located at 100 Van Ness Avenue, 26^th Floor.  The meeting agenda can be downloaded at http://www.GearyBRT.org   

For more information contact

Elizabeth M Bent, Principal Transportation Planner

San Francisco County Transportation Authority

100 Van Ness Avenue, 26th Floor

San Francisco, CA  94102-5244

v/  415.522.4819    |    f/  415.522.4829

elizabeth.bent@sfcta.org

 www.sfcta.org

Emergency Town Hall Meeting on Ocean Beach Erosion Monday, January 25 at 7pm

Lara Truppelli, former chair of the Ocean Beach Task Force and current chair of the Ocean Beach Vision Council, is convening a community town hall meeting Monday January 25th at 7pm at the Park Chalet (located behind the Beach Chalet at 1000 Great Highway). Frank Filice, DPW Project Manager in charge of the City's response to and management of current erosion situation south of Sloat Blvd., will provide information about the City's emergency declaration, short term strategy and process for engaging the public in the development of a long term solution. Everyone who has an interest in the preservation and future of Ocean Beach is encouraged to attend. The emergency declaration will go before the Board of Supervisors for ratification the following day, Tuesday the 26th. For questions or more information, please email Lara Truppelli at Lara@beachchalet.com.

The Park Chalet will be offering $2 pints and extending their $5 happy hour menu of appetizers all night for the event.

See also: SF CHRONICLE ARTICLE - Jan 21- EROSION FORCES CLOSURE OF GREAT HIGHWAY LANES

Great Highway - both southbound lanes closed through the summer.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/20/BANC1BL3DQ.DTL

La Playa Safeway – Contacting Safeway Representatives

At PAR's General Membership Meeting on January 20, Safeway representative Natalie Mattei led a long discussion about the remodeling of the Safeway Store at Fulton and La Playa. Many attendees shared comments and suggestions. Safeway is prepared to receive additional comments and suggestions from the community.

Address your feedback to

Ms. Natalie C. Mattei, Real Estate Manager

Safeway, Inc.

Northern California Division

5918 Stoneridge Mall Road

Pleasanton, CA 94588-3229

925.467.3063 Tel

925.467.2007 Fax

natalie.mattei@safeway.com

Update, Doyle Drive Closures as of January 21

Overnight and Weekend Morning Closures of Southbound Doyle Drive to Southbound Highway 1 In order to prepare for construction activities for the Doyle Drive Replacement Project, the Presidio Parkway, two short closures of the connection from southbound Doyle Drive/Hwy 101 to southbound Hwy 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be necessary. Overnight Closure of SB Doyle Drive to SB Highway 1 January 21 or 22, based on weather • On Thursday, January 21 or Friday, January 22, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard ramp will be closed. The specific date will be determined based on weather conditions. Changeable message signs will be updated when the closure date is determined. Weekend Morning Closure of SB Doyle Drive to SB Highway 1 January 23 • On Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. the southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard ramp will be closed. Optional vehicle trips should be avoided during these closures. Closures times were selected due the expected low volume of traffic. Dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances. View a printable advisory, including closure and detour maps. Visit our Current Updates and Notifications page for information about local Presidio road closures.

Presidio Trust Annual Budget Workshop on Wed, January 20

The Presidio Trust Annual Budget Workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 20, at 6:30 pm at the Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop. The Trust will provide an overview of the organization's FY 2010 budget. If you have questions, please call the Presidio Trust Public Affairs Office at (415) 561-5418.

MLK Day of Service, Sutro Park 2010

An intrepid team of volunteers, led by Park Ranger George Durgerian braved wind and rain to help improve Sutro Heights Park, chopping and chipping branches and improving park trails.

If you would like to join future Sutro Slope volunteer work days, contact Ranger Dugerian, george_durgerian@nps.gov

Photo credit:  Tom Kuhn

Richmond District Police Community Relations Forum Tuesday, Jan 19, 1-2 pm

Captain Richard Corriea invites you and your neighbors to discuss public safety issues and learn about community safety programs.

When: Tuesday, January 19, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Zephyr Cafe, 3643 Balboa Street

Topic: Discussion with Richmond Station's beat, traffic, homeless outreach and school officers. For more information, contact Officer Connolly at 666-8000 or Irina Chatsova at 553-1968.

Reminder: VAMC Neighborhood Meeting Tuesday, Jan 12 at 6pm

The VA Medical Center (VAMC) will hold its quarterly neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 6-7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Teak Room, (1st Floor, Building 200). Topics for discussion will include:

• Building 22 Update
• Parking Garage Update
• North Slope Stabilization Project
• Emergency Department Project

If you have other topics/issues that you'd like for us to consider, please contact judi.cheary2@va.gov

NOTE: The Teak Room is located on the 1st Floor of Building 200. Enter through the main entrance of Building 200 and take the first set of elevators to the first floor. Signs will direct you to the Teak Room.

Free Tax Preparation & Help with Student Financial Aid Applications -- March 6 in the Richmond

for residents with household incomes less than $52,000 for 2009

Free 2009 Federal and State tax preparation by IRS-certified tax preparers

For students and parents – Free help completing the Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (James Denman location only)

Open a checking or savings account

Free HUD-approved, non-profit credit counselors to explain your options with mortgage, credit, and debt problems.

10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Saturday, February 20

James Denman Middle School

241 Oneida Avenue, San Francisco

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Saturday, March 6

George Washington High School (cafeteria)

600 32^nd Avenue, San Francisco

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU:

• All 2009 W2's, 1099's 1098T's and other income forms
• Last year's tax return
• Landlord contact information
• If applicable, Unemployment Compensation (1099-G)
• Childcare provider's name, address and Tax ID Number

David Warren and the Cliff House Camera Obscura: Memorial Celebration Saturday, January 2

What: Memorial to David T. Warren

When: Saturday, January 2, 2010

David T. Warren died this time last year (January 2, 2009) but his friends only found out about his death during the Summer. As a tribute to the man of many paradoxes, many of his friends are having a memorial/celebration of his life this Saturday (January 2) at a place Dave himself contributed to

Playland-Not-At-The-Beach

10979 San Pablo Ave.

El Cerrito, CA

(510) 592-3002

The memorial gathering is at 2pm. It is a carnivalesque potluck so bring food, snacks and beverages. Dress in a festive manner -- put the "fun" back in "funeral." We will have music, magic and film clips featuring Dave, as well as some of his many spiral notebooks filled with thoughts and ideas. There will be stories galore as Dave's life was so colorful.

For more information:

http://www.suicideclub.com/memorial2/about/default.html

For directions:

http://playland-not-at-the-beach.org/faqs_01.html

The location is 5 blocks from the Del Norte BART station.

This is an amazing museum of Playland, amusement park and circus memorabilia run by Richard Tuck and friends. Since Dave in his later years worked on the exhibits, it strikes his friends as the perfect venue to send David Warren off in style.

Read more about David T. Warren and the Camera Obscura at the Cliff House in this New York Times blog posting: http://bayarea.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/30/celebrating-a-life-among-the-mirrors/