Northwest San Francisco Community Calendar December 2011 Sponsored by the Richmond District Neighborhood Center You can view and download the NWSF Community Calendar anytime at:http://rdnc.org/home/index.php/involvement/community-calendar.html December 2011 Events San Francisco Youth Ballet’s 11th Annual Nutcracker When: December 3 (2p and 7p); December 4 (2p and 5p) Where: Mercy High School Theatre, 3250 19th Avenue, San Francisco Details: Rendition and venue are perfect for families and young children. Visit:http://sfyouthballetnutcracker2011.eventbrite.com/ A Night in the Portola! When: December 3 (5p – 9p) Where: 2675 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco Details: Festivities unlike anything you’ve experienced in the Portola! Jazz and swing bands, food trucks and more! Contact: Robert Ramirez, (415) 574-9170 or Robert.pnsc@gmail.com FUN EVENT! Presented by Institute on Aging: Cable Car Caroling WHEN: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:30 to 6:00PM WHERE: The Event Center, St. Mary’s Cathedral DETAILS: So, you think you can sing? Come and display your talent for seniors in need of company and cheer. Carolers will gather at The Event Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 12:30PM. Take a seat on one of our Cable Cars and enjoy the ride as we visit Senior Residences throughout San Francisco and sing holiday favorites. Visit us atwww.cablecarcaroling.org Cider with Santa and the Friends of West Sunset Playground When: December 4 (11a – 1p) Where: West Sunset Playground Rec Room (39th and Ortega), San Francisco Details: Hot cider, snacks & music. Kids can have their picture taken with Santa by a professional photographer! Visit: http://www.fowsp.org/ Vote-by-Mail: Accessible? Secure? Transparent Richmond Village Beacon- Filipino Family Night When: December 7th, 6:30-8:30PM Where: George Washington High school – Teacher’s lounge Details: Please join us for dinner, performances, college workshop and a discussion on the filipino community. 5th Annual Youth Health Breakfast When: December 8 (7:30a – 8:30a) Where: Outback Steakhouse, 371 Gellert Blvd., Daly City Details: FREE breakfast for people to come learn more about the services of the Daly City Youth Health Center. Contact: (650) 985-7000, Visit: http://www.dalycityyouth.org/ 82nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting When: December 8 (5p – 7:30p) Where:McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco Detailss: Annual lighting of the Monterey cypress tree, a city tradition. Rides, live entertainment, and Santa! FREE. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=264270886956424 Holiday Soiree/Annual Business Cypress Awards When: December 8 (5:30p – 8:30p) Where: Lake Merced Golf & Country Club, 2300 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City Details: The Daly City-Colma Chamber of oversees the Cypress Business Awards. Visit:www.dalycity-colmachamber.org Russian Winter Concert & Holiday Bazaar WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 11:30am to 5pm WHERE; Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St. (between Divisadero & Broderick) DETAILS: Entrance at the door: $8 general; $5 students & seniors w/valid ID; 12 yrs.& under - free Authentic Russian food for sale; no-host bar with special flavored vodka, Baltica beer & other drinks (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic); vendors selling Russian souvenirs, jewelry, collectibles and unique gifts for the holidays: Concert with Russian Center Folk Dancers; Svetlana Nikitenko; Vladimir Kirikov, magician; 1st Russian Ballet; Nino Rhythmic Gymnastics and more - starts at 1pm; Discounted parking across the street from the center. Visit www.russiancentersf.com; email: manager@russiancentersf.com or tele: 415-221-5037 South Asian arts presentation and food at Asian Art Museum WHERE: Asian Art Museum DETAILS: Free with museum admission. Ten Bay Area taste-makers give 5 minute presentations about the impact of Indian culture and art on their creative work, including RAMS doctor and poet Ravi Chandra, M.D. Holiday Tree Lighting at McCoppin Square! When: December 10 (5:30p) Where: McCoppin Square, 24th Avenue at Taraval Street, San Francisco Details: Join People of Parkside for a holiday celebration and tree lighting in newly renovated McCoppin Square. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=264270886956424 First Annual SF Youth Arts Summit When: December 11 (12p – 6p) Where: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco Details: Student-produced, workshops, exhibitions and performances for public high school students and families. Contact: Beth Rubenstein (415) 846-4732 Beach Chalet Soccer Fields: Draft Environmental Impact Report - Public Comment due by December 12th, 2011, 5:00 p.m. WHEN: December 12, 2011 – Public Comment due to SF Planning Department WHERE: Mail to Bill Wycko at the Planning Department. (See our website for details.) DETAILS: If you are concerned about the future of Golden Gate Park and the proposal to install over 7 acres of artificial turf and 60 foot stadium lights right next to Ocean Beach, you will want to comment on this important document. Written comments due by December 12, 2011. For more information, go to www.sfoceanedge.org San Francisco Tomorrow’s Annual Holiday Party When: December 14 (5:30p – 8:30p) Where: Forest Hill Clubhouse, 381 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco Details: San Francisco Tomorrow is an environmental organization enhancing the livability and beauty of SF. Contact: Jen Clary (415) 564-1482, Visit: www.sanfranciscotomorrow.org Town of Colma Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon When: December 14 (11:30a) Where: Colma Community Center, 1520 Hillside Blvd., Colma Details: Join us for good food, great company, and holiday fun! Register at the Colma Community Center by 12/7. Contact: (650) 985-5678 Assemblywoman Ma’s Holiday Open House When: December 16 (3p – 5p) Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco Details: Entertainment, refreshments, children and pet toy drive and animals available for adoption. FREE!Contact: (415) 557-2312, Assemblymember.ma@assembly.ca.gov Support for Families of Children with Disabilities Holiday Ice Skating Party When: December 17 (6p – 8p) Where: Yerba Buena Ice Center, 750 Folsom Street, San Francisco Details: Skates will be provided to each guest, and wheelchairs are welcome on the ice! Santa will be there!Contact: (415) 920-5040, Visit: http://www.supportforfamilies.org/ The OMI Toy Giveaway When: December 17 (1p – 3p) Where: Minnie Lovie Ward Recreation Center, 650 Capitol Ave., San Francisco Details: Come visit Santa, he will be giving gifts to families that live in the OMI! FREE. Contact: (415) 920-5040, Visit: http://www.supportforfamilies.org/ The Great Dickens Christmas Fair When: Fridays and Saturdays through December 18 (11a – 7p) Where: Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City Details: A holiday adventure into Victorian London, partying with hundreds of costumed players in over 120,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance parties and Christmas shops on winding lanes! Visit: http://www.dickensfair.com/ andwww.cowpalace.com San Francisco Chanukah Festival and Skating Party When: December 20 (4p) Where: Union Square, San Francisco Details: Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the lighting of a 25 foot tall menorah! FREE. Visit: www.chabadsf.org and click “Upcoming Events” Bazaar Cafe Standup Comedy WHEN: Wednesday, December 21st (ongoing every 3rd Wednesday of every month), 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bill Graham Menorah Day Festival When: December 25 (3p) Where: Union Square, San Francisco Details: Arts & crafts, a dreidel house and Jewish music. There are lighting celebrations each night! Visit: www.chabadsf.org and click “Upcoming Events” "Cirque" ~ A New Year's Eve Ball WHEN: Saturday, December 31, 2011, 8pm to 1am WHERE: Russian Center of SF, 2460 Sutter St. (between Divisadero & Broderick) - discounted parking available across the street DETAILS: The Russian Center is back with the best New Year's celebration yet! Please join us for an exciting night of great food, music, and fun, featuring a delectable buffet and live music by Limpopo. Full no-host bar with discounted drinks and a specialty drink menu. Visit www.russiancentersf.com or rcnye.eventbrite.com; email: katiasnider@gmail.com Save The Date! Stay tuned here for announcements of events happening the first week of the following month! Lion Dancers! Ongoing Community Resources Please note: This section has become outdated so I cleared out all previous ongoing resources to start fresh for the July Calendar- Please email me any current ongoing community resources you have for September! Opportunities for Volunteering ElderWISE What: VOLUNTEER to become a friendly visitor and make an impact on the quality of life for an isolated elder. We match volunteers, age 21 and older, one-on-one with an elder. Where: San Francisco When: Minimum of 2 visits per month Details: ElderWISE, working in service to elders, is 4 years old and has provided much needed companionship to isolated elders throughout San Francisco. Visit our website www.jtm-esc.org and check out the community outreach programs. Our office is located at St James, 4620 California St. Richmond District Neighborhood Center Food Pantry Where: RDNC- 741 30th Ave. San Francisco When: Thursdays 1pm-5pm Details: The RDNC Food Pantry is always looking for new volunteers to help us setup and distribute food to those in need. Without the help of community volunteers this important resource would be impossible to maintain. The Food Pantry is held at RDNC every Thursday; we begin setup at 1pm, sign in at 2pm and distribution from 3-5pm. We realize schedules are busy and appreciate drop in help at any point throughout the Food Pantry. There is plenty of work to do for volunteers of all ages and abilities! Please contact Sarah for more information or stop by to help: 415-750-8554 or sarah@rvbeacon.org. Opportunities for Young Children Creative Movement for Infants & Toddlers and their caregivers (6 months-3 years) Creative Movement for PreK (3-5 years) Agape Community Center - Toddler Play Group WHEN: Every Wednesday, 1/11/2012 - 5/16/2012, 10am - 12noon. WHERE: ACC (Agape Community Center) 378 -18th Ave., between 18th and Geary DETAILS: To assist 1 1/2 to 4 year olds to learn & develop motor skills through various fun activities. For registration and information, please call 415-387-7204 or visit www.accsf.org Agapeland After School Chinese Program 2011-2012 WHEN: Fall & Spring Term: August 15, 2011 to May 25, 2012 DETAILS: To assist children to learn English and Chinese language skills, cultural awareness and traditions. For application and information, please call 415-387-7204 or visit www.accsf.org Richmond District YMCA Children’s Dance classes are now open for Registration! WHEN: Classes start TU, August 2nd. WHERE: Richmond District YMCA, 360-18th Ave/Geary&Clement DETAILS: Check out our exciting offerings: Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe and Musical Theatre for kids in grades K-8; Holiday School Tour for dancers in grades 2-8; Infant/Toddler and PreK Creative Movement classes continue with our new multi-day/10 week sessions. Celebrate our 10th year providing quality, affordable dance classes to all! Pick up a flyer; check the web: www.ymcasf.org/richmond OR Contact: Ms Marian at 415-666-9603; mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org Opportunities for Youth and Teens Join the YOUTH Sewing Bees Club at the Richmond District YMCA! WHEN: Meets once a month on SUNs starting August 28th - NOON-5PM WHERE: Richmond District YMCA Community Center, 360-18th Ave/Geary&Clement For more info contact Marian Roth-Cramer @ 415-666-9603 or mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org Opportunities for Adults Free English Classes for beginner to advanced learners When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza). Details: ESL classes are taught by professionally trained and licensed ESL teachers. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 or sarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Free GED Preparation Classes When: Tuesday and Thursdays 6:00-8 PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza). Details: We will pay for your GED test after attending our prep class! GED classes are self-paced and enrollment is open. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 orsarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Free Yoga Classes When: Tuesdays and Thursdays Level 1: 6-7PM Level 2: 7-8PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza) Details: Free multi-level yoga classes. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 orsarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Free Tai Chi Classes When: Wednesdays: 6:30-8 PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza) Details: Free multi-level Tai Chi classes. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 orsarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Free Knitting Circle When: Every Wednesday 7-8PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza) Details: Free knitting classes/ knitting circle. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 orsarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Agape Community Center WHEN: Spring Semester January 10, 2012 - May 19, 2012 WHERE: ACC (Agape Community Center) 378 -18th Ave., between 18th and Geary DETAILS: Tuesday 9am to 12pm - Breakfast, English, English/Current Events, Computer, Chinese Brush Painting, Chinese Culture Dance, Line Dance, Ping-pong, Karoke & Knitting. Tuesday 7:30pm to 9pm - Beginning Ballroom Dance. Wednesday 2:15pm to 3:15pm Health Exercise, Saturday 9am to 12 noon - Mandarin, Cooking and Tai Chi classes. Come and meet new friends; Learn something new; Enrich your life through various activities!!! For registration and information, please call 415-387-7204 or visit www.accsf.org Bazaar Cafe Standup Comedy WHEN: Wednesday, July 20th (ongoing every 3rd Wednesday of every month), 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Rockit Room Standup Comedy WHEN: Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food Pantry When: Every Thursday at 2pm Where: RDNC- 741 30th Ave. Details: Weekly farmers’-market style distributions allow clients to select the foods that best meet their families’ needs. From fresh fruits and vegetables to bread and rice, each client receives much-needed, nutritious foods that are otherwise unaffordable. 94121 Residents Only. Please contact Sarah at 750-8554 or sarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Opportunities for Families Opportunities for Seniors What: Would you like a volunteer to visit you at home to share stories, take a walk or help with small tasks? Can you no longer get out into the community to be with friends? Where: In your home in San Francisco When: You will receive a visit at least 2 times per month and become a part of our check-in program, by phone. Details: ElderWISE is a community outreach program of Episcopal Senior Communities and is dedicated to improving the life of isolated elders by matching you with a trained volunteer. If you would like a visitor please call 415 752-0139 Northwest San Francisco Community Calendar December 2011 Sponsored by the Richmond District Neighborhood Center You can view and download the NWSF Community Calendar anytime at:http://rdnc.org/home/index.php/involvement/community-calendar.html December 2011 Events San Francisco Youth Ballet’s 11th Annual Nutcracker When: December 3 (2p and 7p); December 4 (2p and 5p) Where: Mercy High School Theatre, 3250 19th Avenue, San Francisco Details: Rendition and venue are perfect for families and young children. Visit:http://sfyouthballetnutcracker2011.eventbrite.com/ A Night in the Portola! When: December 3 (5p – 9p) Where: 2675 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco Details: Festivities unlike anything you’ve experienced in the Portola! Jazz and swing bands, food trucks and more! Contact: Robert Ramirez, (415) 574-9170 or Robert.pnsc@gmail.com FUN EVENT! Presented by Institute on Aging: Cable Car Caroling WHEN: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 12:30 to 6:00PM WHERE: The Event Center, St. Mary’s Cathedral DETAILS: So, you think you can sing? Come and display your talent for seniors in need of company and cheer. Carolers will gather at The Event Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 12:30PM. Take a seat on one of our Cable Cars and enjoy the ride as we visit Senior Residences throughout San Francisco and sing holiday favorites. Visit us atwww.cablecarcaroling.org Cider with Santa and the Friends of West Sunset Playground When: December 4 (11a – 1p) Where: West Sunset Playground Rec Room (39th and Ortega), San Francisco Details: Hot cider, snacks & music. Kids can have their picture taken with Santa by a professional photographer! Visit: http://www.fowsp.org/ Vote-by-Mail: Accessible? Secure? Transparent Richmond Village Beacon- Filipino Family Night When: December 7th, 6:30-8:30PM Where: George Washington High school – Teacher’s lounge Details: Please join us for dinner, performances, college workshop and a discussion on the filipino community. 5th Annual Youth Health Breakfast When: December 8 (7:30a – 8:30a) Where: Outback Steakhouse, 371 Gellert Blvd., Daly City Details: FREE breakfast for people to come learn more about the services of the Daly City Youth Health Center. Contact: (650) 985-7000, Visit: http://www.dalycityyouth.org/ 82nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting When: December 8 (5p – 7:30p) Where:McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco Detailss: Annual lighting of the Monterey cypress tree, a city tradition. Rides, live entertainment, and Santa! FREE. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=264270886956424 Holiday Soiree/Annual Business Cypress Awards When: December 8 (5:30p – 8:30p) Where: Lake Merced Golf & Country Club, 2300 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City Details: The Daly City-Colma Chamber of oversees the Cypress Business Awards. Visit:www.dalycity-colmachamber.org Russian Winter Concert & Holiday Bazaar WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 11:30am to 5pm WHERE; Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St. (between Divisadero & Broderick) DETAILS: Entrance at the door: $8 general; $5 students & seniors w/valid ID; 12 yrs.& under - free Authentic Russian food for sale; no-host bar with special flavored vodka, Baltica beer & other drinks (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic); vendors selling Russian souvenirs, jewelry, collectibles and unique gifts for the holidays: Concert with Russian Center Folk Dancers; Svetlana Nikitenko; Vladimir Kirikov, magician; 1st Russian Ballet; Nino Rhythmic Gymnastics and more - starts at 1pm; Discounted parking across the street from the center. Visit www.russiancentersf.com; email: manager@russiancentersf.com or tele: 415-221-5037 South Asian arts presentation and food at Asian Art Museum WHERE: Asian Art Museum DETAILS: Free with museum admission. Ten Bay Area taste-makers give 5 minute presentations about the impact of Indian culture and art on their creative work, including RAMS doctor and poet Ravi Chandra, M.D. Holiday Tree Lighting at McCoppin Square! When: December 10 (5:30p) Where: McCoppin Square, 24th Avenue at Taraval Street, San Francisco Details: Join People of Parkside for a holiday celebration and tree lighting in newly renovated McCoppin Square. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=264270886956424 First Annual SF Youth Arts Summit When: December 11 (12p – 6p) Where: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco Details: Student-produced, workshops, exhibitions and performances for public high school students and families. Contact: Beth Rubenstein (415) 846-4732 Beach Chalet Soccer Fields: Draft Environmental Impact Report - Public Comment due by December 12th, 2011, 5:00 p.m. WHEN: December 12, 2011 – Public Comment due to SF Planning Department WHERE: Mail to Bill Wycko at the Planning Department. (See our website for details.) DETAILS: If you are concerned about the future of Golden Gate Park and the proposal to install over 7 acres of artificial turf and 60 foot stadium lights right next to Ocean Beach, you will want to comment on this important document. Written comments due by December 12, 2011. For more information, go to www.sfoceanedge.org San Francisco Tomorrow’s Annual Holiday Party When: December 14 (5:30p – 8:30p) Where: Forest Hill Clubhouse, 381 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco Details: San Francisco Tomorrow is an environmental organization enhancing the livability and beauty of SF. Contact: Jen Clary (415) 564-1482, Visit: www.sanfranciscotomorrow.org Town of Colma Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon When: December 14 (11:30a) Where: Colma Community Center, 1520 Hillside Blvd., Colma Details: Join us for good food, great company, and holiday fun! Register at the Colma Community Center by 12/7. Contact: (650) 985-5678 Assemblywoman Ma’s Holiday Open House When: December 16 (3p – 5p) Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco Details: Entertainment, refreshments, children and pet toy drive and animals available for adoption. FREE!Contact: (415) 557-2312, Assemblymember.ma@assembly.ca.gov Support for Families of Children with Disabilities Holiday Ice Skating Party When: December 17 (6p – 8p) Where: Yerba Buena Ice Center, 750 Folsom Street, San Francisco Details: Skates will be provided to each guest, and wheelchairs are welcome on the ice! Santa will be there!Contact: (415) 920-5040, Visit: http://www.supportforfamilies.org/ The OMI Toy Giveaway When: December 17 (1p – 3p) Where: Minnie Lovie Ward Recreation Center, 650 Capitol Ave., San Francisco Details: Come visit Santa, he will be giving gifts to families that live in the OMI! FREE. Contact: (415) 920-5040, Visit: http://www.supportforfamilies.org/ The Great Dickens Christmas Fair When: Fridays and Saturdays through December 18 (11a – 7p) Where: Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City Details: A holiday adventure into Victorian London, partying with hundreds of costumed players in over 120,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance parties and Christmas shops on winding lanes! Visit: http://www.dickensfair.com/ andwww.cowpalace.com San Francisco Chanukah Festival and Skating Party When: December 20 (4p) Where: Union Square, San Francisco Details: Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the lighting of a 25 foot tall menorah! FREE. Visit: www.chabadsf.org and click “Upcoming Events” Bazaar Cafe Standup Comedy WHEN: Wednesday, December 21st (ongoing every 3rd Wednesday of every month), 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bill Graham Menorah Day Festival When: December 25 (3p) Where: Union Square, San Francisco Details: Arts & crafts, a dreidel house and Jewish music. There are lighting celebrations each night! Visit: www.chabadsf.org and click “Upcoming Events” "Cirque" ~ A New Year's Eve Ball WHEN: Saturday, December 31, 2011, 8pm to 1am WHERE: Russian Center of SF, 2460 Sutter St. (between Divisadero & Broderick) - discounted parking available across the street DETAILS: The Russian Center is back with the best New Year's celebration yet! Please join us for an exciting night of great food, music, and fun, featuring a delectable buffet and live music by Limpopo. Full no-host bar with discounted drinks and a specialty drink menu. Visit www.russiancentersf.com or rcnye.eventbrite.com; email: katiasnider@gmail.com Save The Date! Stay tuned here for announcements of events happening the first week of the following month! Lion Dancers! Ongoing Community Resources Please note: This section has become outdated so I cleared out all previous ongoing resources to start fresh for the July Calendar- Please email me any current ongoing community resources you have for September! Opportunities for Volunteering ElderWISE What: VOLUNTEER to become a friendly visitor and make an impact on the quality of life for an isolated elder. We match volunteers, age 21 and older, one-on-one with an elder. Where: San Francisco When: Minimum of 2 visits per month Details: ElderWISE, working in service to elders, is 4 years old and has provided much needed companionship to isolated elders throughout San Francisco. Visit our website www.jtm-esc.org and check out the community outreach programs. Our office is located at St James, 4620 California St. Richmond District Neighborhood Center Food Pantry Where: RDNC- 741 30th Ave. San Francisco When: Thursdays 1pm-5pm Details: The RDNC Food Pantry is always looking for new volunteers to help us setup and distribute food to those in need. Without the help of community volunteers this important resource would be impossible to maintain. The Food Pantry is held at RDNC every Thursday; we begin setup at 1pm, sign in at 2pm and distribution from 3-5pm. We realize schedules are busy and appreciate drop in help at any point throughout the Food Pantry. There is plenty of work to do for volunteers of all ages and abilities! Please contact Sarah for more information or stop by to help: 415-750-8554 or sarah@rvbeacon.org. Opportunities for Young Children Creative Movement for Infants & Toddlers and their caregivers (6 months-3 years) Creative Movement for PreK (3-5 years) Agape Community Center - Toddler Play Group WHEN: Every Wednesday, 1/11/2012 - 5/16/2012, 10am - 12noon. WHERE: ACC (Agape Community Center) 378 -18th Ave., between 18th and Geary DETAILS: To assist 1 1/2 to 4 year olds to learn & develop motor skills through various fun activities. For registration and information, please call 415-387-7204 or visit www.accsf.org Agapeland After School Chinese Program 2011-2012 WHEN: Fall & Spring Term: August 15, 2011 to May 25, 2012 DETAILS: To assist children to learn English and Chinese language skills, cultural awareness and traditions. For application and information, please call 415-387-7204 or visit www.accsf.org Richmond District YMCA Children’s Dance classes are now open for Registration! WHEN: Classes start TU, August 2nd. WHERE: Richmond District YMCA, 360-18th Ave/Geary&Clement DETAILS: Check out our exciting offerings: Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe and Musical Theatre for kids in grades K-8; Holiday School Tour for dancers in grades 2-8; Infant/Toddler and PreK Creative Movement classes continue with our new multi-day/10 week sessions. Celebrate our 10th year providing quality, affordable dance classes to all! Pick up a flyer; check the web: www.ymcasf.org/richmond OR Contact: Ms Marian at 415-666-9603; mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org Opportunities for Youth and Teens Join the YOUTH Sewing Bees Club at the Richmond District YMCA! WHEN: Meets once a month on SUNs starting August 28th - NOON-5PM WHERE: Richmond District YMCA Community Center, 360-18th Ave/Geary&Clement For more info contact Marian Roth-Cramer @ 415-666-9603 or mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org Opportunities for Adults Free English Classes for beginner to advanced learners When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza). Details: ESL classes are taught by professionally trained and licensed ESL teachers. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 or sarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Free GED Preparation Classes When: Tuesday and Thursdays 6:00-8 PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza). Details: We will pay for your GED test after attending our prep class! GED classes are self-paced and enrollment is open. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 orsarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Free Yoga Classes When: Tuesdays and Thursdays Level 1: 6-7PM Level 2: 7-8PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza) Details: Free multi-level yoga classes. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 orsarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Free Tai Chi Classes When: Wednesdays: 6:30-8 PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza) Details: Free multi-level Tai Chi classes. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 orsarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Free Knitting Circle When: Every Wednesday 7-8PM Where: Richmond Village Beacon (located on the George Washington High School Campus near the entrance on 30th Ave. and Anza) Details: Free knitting classes/ knitting circle. Please contact Sarah at (415) 750-8554 orsarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Agape Community Center WHEN: Spring Semester January 10, 2012 - May 19, 2012 WHERE: ACC (Agape Community Center) 378 -18th Ave., between 18th and Geary DETAILS: Tuesday 9am to 12pm - Breakfast, English, English/Current Events, Computer, Chinese Brush Painting, Chinese Culture Dance, Line Dance, Ping-pong, Karoke & Knitting. Tuesday 7:30pm to 9pm - Beginning Ballroom Dance. Wednesday 2:15pm to 3:15pm Health Exercise, Saturday 9am to 12 noon - Mandarin, Cooking and Tai Chi classes. Come and meet new friends; Learn something new; Enrich your life through various activities!!! For registration and information, please call 415-387-7204 or visit www.accsf.org Bazaar Cafe Standup Comedy WHEN: Wednesday, July 20th (ongoing every 3rd Wednesday of every month), 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Rockit Room Standup Comedy WHEN: Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food Pantry When: Every Thursday at 2pm Where: RDNC- 741 30th Ave. Details: Weekly farmers’-market style distributions allow clients to select the foods that best meet their families’ needs. From fresh fruits and vegetables to bread and rice, each client receives much-needed, nutritious foods that are otherwise unaffordable. 94121 Residents Only. Please contact Sarah at 750-8554 or sarah@rvbeacon.org for more information. Opportunities for Families Opportunities for Seniors What: Would you like a volunteer to visit you at home to share stories, take a walk or help with small tasks? Can you no longer get out into the community to be with friends? Where: In your home in San Francisco When: You will receive a visit at least 2 times per month and become a part of our check-in program, by phone. Details: ElderWISE is a community outreach program of Episcopal Senior Communities and is dedicated to improving the life of isolated elders by matching you with a trained volunteer. If you would like a visitor please call 415 752-0139
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Subj: December Community Calendar!
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
WHERE: San Francisco City Hall, Room 408
DETAILS: The SF League of Women Voters present an expert panel to discuss the impact of voting by mail. Discuss the pros and cons of Vote by Mail and understand the process and issues. Information: (415) 989 -8683 or http://www.sfvotes.org.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 pm
WHERE: Bazaar Cafe - 5927 California Street (cross 22nd Avenue).
DETAILS: Free Admission! Headliner Steven Pearl, Mike Meehan, Bobby Salem, and more stars! www.DannyDechi.com Bazaar Cafe: 831-5620
WHEN: Saturday, January 7, 1:30-2:00
WHERE: Anza Branch Library, 550 37th Avenue, by the front steps
DETAILS: Join us in celebrating an early Chinese New Year with the Lion Dancers! The San Francisco Jing Mo Athletic Association will perform a lion dance and give a martial arts demonstration. For more information, call 355-5717.
WHEN: MONs: 10AM; SATs: 11AM
WHERE: Richmond District YMCA; 360 – 18th Ave/Geary & Clement
DETAILS: Join the Ys Children’s Dance Program as it celebrates its 10th year providing quality Creative Movement and Dance instruction for our youngest members (6 months-13 years of age). Contact: Marian Roth-Cramer. 415-666-9603; mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org;www.ymcasf.org/richmond> what we offer>forkids.
WHEN: TUs: 11AM & 2:30PM; SATs: 1:30PM
WHERE: Richmond District YMCA; 360 – 18th Ave/Geary & Clement
DETAILS: Join the Ys Children’s Dance Program as it celebrates its 10th year providing quality Creative Movement and Dance instruction for our youngest members (6 months-13 years of age). Contact: Marian Roth-Cramer. 415-666-9603; mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org;www.ymcasf.org/richmond> what we offer>forkids.
DETAILS: for Beginners-Intermediate stitchers in grades 2nd-8th. Please bring your own machine (with manual) $35 per class.
WHERE: Bazaar Cafe - 5927 California Street (cross 22nd Avenue).
DETAILS: Free Admission! www.DannyDechi.com Bazaar Cafe: 831-5620
WHERE: Rockit Room - 406 Clement Street (cross 5th Avenue).
DETAILS: Free Admission! www.DannyDechi.com Rockit Room: 387-6343
From: nwsfcommunitycalendar@gmail.com
To: nwsfcommunitycalendar@gmail.com
Sent: 12/2/2011 5:48:51 P.M. Pacific Standard Time
Subj: December Community Calendar!
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
WHERE: San Francisco City Hall, Room 408
DETAILS: The SF League of Women Voters present an expert panel to discuss the impact of voting by mail. Discuss the pros and cons of Vote by Mail and understand the process and issues. Information: (415) 989 -8683 or http://www.sfvotes.org.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 pm
WHERE: Bazaar Cafe - 5927 California Street (cross 22nd Avenue).
DETAILS: Free Admission! Headliner Steven Pearl, Mike Meehan, Bobby Salem, and more stars! www.DannyDechi.com Bazaar Cafe: 831-5620
WHEN: Saturday, January 7, 1:30-2:00
WHERE: Anza Branch Library, 550 37th Avenue, by the front steps
DETAILS: Join us in celebrating an early Chinese New Year with the Lion Dancers! The San Francisco Jing Mo Athletic Association will perform a lion dance and give a martial arts demonstration. For more information, call 355-5717.
WHEN: MONs: 10AM; SATs: 11AM
WHERE: Richmond District YMCA; 360 – 18th Ave/Geary & Clement
DETAILS: Join the Ys Children’s Dance Program as it celebrates its 10th year providing quality Creative Movement and Dance instruction for our youngest members (6 months-13 years of age). Contact: Marian Roth-Cramer. 415-666-9603; mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org;www.ymcasf.org/richmond> what we offer>forkids.
WHEN: TUs: 11AM & 2:30PM; SATs: 1:30PM
WHERE: Richmond District YMCA; 360 – 18th Ave/Geary & Clement
DETAILS: Join the Ys Children’s Dance Program as it celebrates its 10th year providing quality Creative Movement and Dance instruction for our youngest members (6 months-13 years of age). Contact: Marian Roth-Cramer. 415-666-9603; mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org;www.ymcasf.org/richmond> what we offer>forkids.
DETAILS: for Beginners-Intermediate stitchers in grades 2nd-8th. Please bring your own machine (with manual) $35 per class.
WHERE: Bazaar Cafe - 5927 California Street (cross 22nd Avenue).
DETAILS: Free Admission! www.DannyDechi.com Bazaar Cafe: 831-5620
WHERE: Rockit Room - 406 Clement Street (cross 5th Avenue).
DETAILS: Free Admission! www.DannyDechi.com Rockit Room: 387-6343
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The long list of events available in the Richmond district shows that the place never disappoints in terms of providing commuters with a constant flow of things to do and to attend. The offers of free classes are also an incentive for adults and youths to try new experiences in their life, which they might become passionate about in the future. Basically, the district caters for all age brackets and people coming from different social classes.
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