Planning Association for the Richmond, SF

Richmond Station Newsletter Thursday, 07/26/2012

 

 Captain’s Message

 

This week the Captain's Message will be from Acting Captain Lt. Milanda Moore

I am honored to be providing the Captain's Message for Richmond Station this week. My topic will be the security of abandoned buildings in the district. I have made it my personal assignment during my stay here in the Richmond to see to the proper securing of abandoned properties in the district. I have worked with the owners of the abandoned Delano's Grocery store to remove the blight and make it secure. I have also worked with the owners of an abandoned residence on the unit block of 2900 Anza to remove graffiti and keep vagrants out. I am pleased to report that it is now under construction and monitored by the owners. Recently I notified the owners of a shuttered lounge on the unit block of 3500 Geary that graffiti was mounting since it had been closed. The owners took heed and have since repainted the building and the leasing company is making regular visits.  

Buildings that are left unsecured for a long period of time fall victim to vandalism, copper thefts and squatters. The former Nigerian Consulate located on the unit block of 3200 Jackson Street has been abandoned since 1989. Police had to respond to numerous calls for service at that location. In August of 2011 a lone squatter took up residence in this $2.8 million dollar mansion and boldly resisted our officers, calling attention to the problem. 

Another unfortunate example is the former convalescent home located on the 2600 block of Bush Street.  This building has recently fallen prey to copper thefts. It is currently on the market to be leased and was not secure. Thieves managed to gain entry and pilfered copper wire and pipes. Officers have since met with the owner and are working with him to shore up the security so this does not happen again. It must be a priority for building owners and managers to maintain their properties to abate vagrancy and blight before it starts. I recommend all business owners in the Richmond District have an Emergency Card on file at Richmond Station. It is easy to fill out and will enable us to notify you of problems in a timely manner.  SF SAFE will also do security assessments of your business if you want to make an appointment. I also request that all the residents and hard working people of the district to keep an eye open for abandoned buildings in our boundaries that are not secure. Please bring them to our attention so we can work with the owners. It takes a village to raise a child and it takes all of us to make the village safe.  

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Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 6pm.  It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6^thAve.  (NOTE TIME CHANGE)

Richmond Station distributes an email newsletter every Friday.  Our newsletter, which is sent to several hundred email addresses, contains information about recent crimes, arrests and upcoming events in the District.   To be added to this list, please email us atSFPD.RICHMOND.STATION@SFGOV.ORG.  

Captain Sharon Ferrigno

Sharon.Ferrigno@sfgov.org

 

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Noteworthy Arrests

Malicious Mischief, Vandalism to Property, Vandalism or Graffiti Tools, Possession 120574068 

On 7/20/2012 at approximately 10:09 pm, officers were working plain clothes, driving an unmarked patrol vehicle when they observed a male writing on the wall of 500 Clement St.  The male was also with two other men who were acting as look outs.  Officers detained the three suspects and recovered a spray paint can, markers and graffiti tag stickers.  All three suspects were identified, cited and released from the scene. 

Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Traffic Violation Arrest 120579767 

On 7/23/2012 at approximately 1:30 am, officers were on patrol when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  The officers affected a traffic stop and made contact with the driver.  The officers observed that the suspect had strong signs of intoxication.  During a preliminary investigation, the suspect unsuccessfully performed the field sobriety tests and blew over a .300 on his blood alcohol breath test.  The suspect was booked at County Jail.   

Burglary, Residence, Unlawful Entry, Checks, Blank or Forged, Fraudulent Possession, Stolen Checks, Possession 120572222 

On 7/24/2012 at approximately 12:15 am, officers were dispatched to a verbal altercation between two roommates on the 700 block of 36^th Ave.  When officers arrived they spoke with the victim.  The victim stated that his check book had been stolen out of his room and a check was cashed for $90.00. The suspect attempted to cash another check, but the Bank declined to cash it.  Both checks were made out to the suspect, who resided in the same building as the victim.  Officers took the suspect into custody without incident and he was booked at County Jail. 

Violation of Restraining Order 120583768 

On 7/24/2012 at approximately 1:05 pm, an officer responded to a call of a violation of a restraining order.  When the officer arrived he spoke to the victim who stated the suspect had violated a restraining order by sending emails to her.  The officer verified the court document.  Officers responded to the suspect’s residence and took him into custody without incident. 

Methamphetamine Offense, Parole Violation, Adult, Marijuana Offense 120585695

 On 7/25/2012 at approximately 1:30 am, officers observed the suspect walking in the middle of the roadway at Fulton and 29^th Ave.  Officers detained the suspect.  A records check revealed the suspect was on active parole.  During a parole search of the suspect the officers recovered a baggie of marijuana and a baggie of methamphetamine.  The suspect was booked at County Jail. 

Battery 120582873 

On 7/24/2012 at approximately 6:50 am, officers responded to the 800 block of La Playa Street regarding a man yelling at people walking by.  Officers arrived on scene and searched the area for the suspect to no avail.  The officers found a victim who stated the suspect attacked him for no reason.  The suspect approached the victim, punched him in the stomach and then kicked him numerous times in the stomach. The victim was transported to UCSF hospital for treatment.  On 7/25/2012 at approximately 6:50 am, officers received a call from a witness who stated the suspect returned to the 800 block of La Playa.  Officers responded to the location and took the suspect into custody.  A records check revealed the suspect also had a warrant for his arrest. The suspect was booked at County Jail.   

 

Noteworthy Incidents

Assault, w/Caustic Chemical to Injure or Disfigure, Battery 120572482 

On 7/20/2012 at approximately 12:25 pm, officers were dispatched to meet with an ambulance at Geary St/Spruce St. regarding an assault that occurred on a Muni Bus.  When officers arrived they spoke with the Muni Inspector who stated that a passenger on the bus had been pepper sprayed.  The victim stated she was sitting in the rear of the bus when three suspects entered and sat behind her.  When the suspects were leaving the bus, one of the suspects said something to her that she could not understand and sprayed her in the face with the unknown chemical.  All three suspects fled the scene.

 Burglary, Other Building, Forcible Entry 1205716964

On 7/20/2012 at approximately 6:00 am, officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Geary Blvd. on a call of a window smash.  When officers arrived they observed the front glass door of the business was broken.  The officers also observed a metal clamp lying on the sidewalk next to the business and two other clamps inside the business on the floor.   There were four electronic devices stolen from the store.  Officers searched the area for the suspect(s) to no avail.  All the evidence found at the scene was booked at Richmond Station. 

 

Robbery, Street or Public Place, w/Force 120578076 

On 7/20/2012 the victim came into Richmond Station to report a robbery.  The victim stated that he was having a couple of drinks at a bar on Geary when he was cornered by the unknown suspects in front of the bar.  The suspects demanded the victim’s wallet and phone. The victim complied because he was in fear of his safety.  The suspects fled the scene. 

Burglary, Hot Prowl, Forcible Entry 120577539 

On 7/21/2012 at approximately 9:30 pm, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Collins St. on a call of a burglary.  When officers arrived they met with the victim who stated she was home in bed when she got up to go to the bathroom.  When the victim entered the hallway, she came face to face with the suspect.  The victim believed the suspect was a friend of her roommate so she said hi.  The suspect said hi and fled the house.  When the victim’s roommate returned home, she stated that the suspect was not her friend and she didn’t know him.  The victim’s roommate entered her room and observed her laptop, jewelry box, wallet and I-pod were stolen.  The victims immediately contacted police. 

 

Theft, Pickpocket, $200-$950 120579422 

On 7/22/2012 the victim came into Richmond Station to report a theft.  The victim stated at approximately 12:30 am, she was dancing at a bar on the 3800 block of Geary St. with her hand bag over her shoulder.  The victim stated the handbag was closed when she started dancing.  A few minutes later she observed her handbag was open and her wallet was missing.  The victim did not have any suspect description but the suspects attempted to use her credit cards later that night. 

 

Theft, Other Property, $200-$950 120578286 

On 7/22/2012 at approximately 10:30 am, officers were dispatched to a call of a theft on the 3300 block of Balboa.  When officers arrived they spoke with the suspect who stated he went into the café and took out his wallet to pay for his coffee.  The victim stated that once he left the café, he remembered that he left the wallet on the counter.  When he returned to the café, his wallet was gone.  Officers checked the surveillance cameras in the area which showed a female suspect approaching the counter to order.  The suspect appeared to see the wallet on the counter.  When the suspect got her food order, she covered the wallet with it.  As she left the café, she picked up the wallet underneath her order and left the cafe. 

 

Robbery, Street or Public Place, W/Force 120582221 

On 7/23/2012 at approximately 9:00 am, officers were dispatched to a robbery on the 1500 block of Divisadero St.  When officers arrived they met with the victim who stated she was walking on the east side of the sidewalk, when the suspect approached her.  The suspect grabbed the cell phone from her hand and the earphones from her ears.  The suspect fled the scene.  

 

Please read the below information from NERT:

As you may be aware, the NERT training is a FREE, hands on training for all people who live and work in San Francisco. Our training allows individuals, their families, neighbors and friends to be resilient, to be ready for any emergency with confidence in their training if and when we will need to take care of ourselves and our families.  We ask that you copy and paste this information into your newsletter.   We have experienced that people either live or work in various neighborhoods and often take our training where it is most convenient for them at the time.    

 

 

Financial District
Paramount Group, Inc.
Spear Tower at One Market Plaza
enter at 55 Spear @ Market 
Two Day Intensive! 
Wednesdays 8:30am-5:30pm 
August 1: Class 1, 2, and 3 
August 8: Class 4, 5, and 6 

North Beach
St. Peter & Paul Parish Community Center
620 Filbert @ Stockton
Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm
August 7: Class session 1
August 14: Class session 2
August 21: Class session 3
August 28: Class session 4
September 4: Class session 5
September 11: Class session 6

   

Academy of Sciences

Golden Gate Park

Staff entrance, Nancy Pelosi Drive

Two Day Intensive!

Saturdays 8:30am-5:30pm

August 18: Class 1, 2, and 3

August 25: Class 4, 5, and 6

  

Personal Readiness for a resilient Community - One time workshop for your family and your neighbors!

Tuesday August 28, 6:00pm-8:00pm 2310 Folsom @ 19th St. SF

Enter through yard on 19th and park along back wall) 
Division of Training classroom is in the 1-story building directly next to the Fire Station on the corner

** To enroll - Call 970-2024 or – http://www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=879 and provide Name, Phone Number, Location and Start Date of Class. See the SFFDNERT web site for more information

 

  Richmond Station Resource List:

EMERGENCY	911		Police/ Fire/Ambulance
Non-Emergency	415 553-0123
Cell Phone 911	415 553-8090
Anonymous Tip Line	415 575-4444		Citywide
Anonymous Tip Line (Richmond)	415 668-7387		Richmond Station Tip Line
Customer Service Center	311
Richmond Police Station	415 666-8000		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Captain Sharon Ferrigno	415 666-8030		Email: sharon.ferrigno@sfgov.org
Community Liaison	Officer Lorie Brophy 415-666-8000		Email:  lorie.brophy@sfgov.org
Permits/Special Events	Officer Tobius Moore		415-666-8000
Deputy City Attorney	415 554-3880		Email: frank.brass@sfgov.org
Department of Parking & Traffic	415 553-1943		DPT
Department of Public Works	415 695-2020		DPW Dispatch
Graffiti Abatement	415 278-9454/415 278-9456 fax
Graffiti Abatement Coordinator	Sergeant Stephanie Long		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Homeless Issues	Officer Gary Mendribil Officer Robert Ramos
SFPD Website	sf-police.org		For Crime Stats, Internet reports, etc
SF SAFE	415 673-SAFE (415 673-7233)		Email: info@sfsafe.org
Child Passenger Safety Seats	Officer Young Chi		415 666-8000

 

Richmond Station Newsletter Friday, 06/15/2012

 Captain’s Message

I am delighted to be your Captain at Richmond Station.  I was born and raised in San Francisco where my parents ran a small restaurant at Beale and Mission Streets.  My Grandmother lived in Golden Gate Park in the temporary emergency tent city after the 1906 earthquake and her father was an iron worker who helped build City Hall.  I have been with the San Francisco Police Department since 1984 working at Ingleside, Park, Investigations, Homeland Security, Northern, Central, Southern and now The Richmond Police District.  You have my commitment that I will work diligently to reduce crime and preserve the quality of life in our district.  I look forward to working closely with you, my door is always open.

Our next Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 7pm.  It will be in the Community Room, here at Richmond Station, 461 6^th Ave.

Richmond Station distributes an email newsletter every Friday.  Our newsletter, which is sent to several hundred email addresses, contains information about recent crimes, arrests and upcoming events in the District.   To be added to this list, please email us at SFPD.RICHMOND.STATION@SFGOV.ORG. 

 

Captain Sharon Ferrigno

Sharon.Ferrigno@sfgov.org

           

Noteworthy Arrests

On 06/11/12 at 1:30pm, officers were called to 9^th and Geary regarding an assault in progress.  As the officers arrived they were flagged down by a witness and saw two males on the ground.  The witness told the officers that one of the men on the ground had spit and kicked the victim, the other male on the ground. Officers detained the suspect and were told the following.  As the victim was walking east on Geary, he saw the suspect yelling and harassing a couple walking by.  When the victim walked by, the suspect turned his attention to him and stood directly in the victims path.  The suspect began to yell, spit and kick at the victim and when the suspect kicked him a second time, the victim grabbed his leg and took him to the ground.  At this point the victim saw the witness and asked him to call 911.  The suspect, a 40 year old male was charged with battery and also had 3 outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Noteworthy Incidents

Between 06/07/12, 11pm and 06/08/12, 6am on the 800 block of 41^st Ave, a suspect gained entry into a garage and stole the vehicle that was parked inside.  There were no signs of forced entry into the garage, and the vehicle was later recovered on the 2300 block of Lake St .

On 06/08/12, between 9:30am and 10:00am on the 3400 block of California , the victim was shopping in the area and her phone was removed from her purse.

On 06/08/12 at 2:30pm, the victim was using the computer at the public library.  The suspect came up and asked to use the computer the victim was on, and when the victim said no, the suspect hit her on the back of her head with a fist.  The suspect, a black female, 18-21 years of age, fled in an unknown direction on 9^th Ave.

On 06/09/12, between 1pm and 4:30pm on the 400 block of 39^th Ave , a suspect gained entry into a home by prying back the gate on the front door.  The suspect then fit his hand through the opening and smashed the glass on the front door.  The suspect took a laptop, video projector and music equipment.

Between 06/09/12, 9pm and 06/10/12, 12:15am, two different victims had there phones taken from their purses while in a bar at 3^rd and Geary.

On 06/10/12 at 2:25am, the victim had just returned home on the 700 block of 44^th Ave.  While inside, he heard noises coming from the garage area and walked out the front door and around the corner.  He then saw the suspect climbing into the window of his garage and when he saw the victim he climbed out and ran east on Cabrillo.  The suspect was described as a white male with blond hair, 5’10” 160lbs wearing a red parka and black pants.

Between 06/10/12, 5pm and 06/11/12, 6am on the 700 block of Arguello, a suspect gained entry into a business by prying open the front door.  The suspect then smashed open the cash register and took the money from inside, as well as a laptop from the office.

On 06/10/12 at 6:45pm, the victim was opening his driver’s side door on the 6700 block of Fulton .  He heard a horn honking and saw the suspect’s vehicle approaching in the #2 lane.  The victim raised his hands in disbelief and was upset that the vehicle came close to hitting his door.  The suspect vehicle then pulled over in a nearby bus stop and the victim walked towards the vehicle and began taking pictures of it. The driver got out and the two began to argue about the “near miss” and the suspect finally walked back to his car.  He turned around and came back and struck the victim in the chin.  The victim then tried to call 911 from his phone but the suspect knocked it out of his hand, landing on the grass nearby.  They began to grapple with each other and the passenger exited the vehicle, grabbed the victim’s phone and both fled back to the car, fleeing east on Fulton .  The suspects were described as white males 20-25yrs, one wearing a green shirt and khaki shorts, the other in a brown shirt with blue jeans.  The vehicle was described as a white Subaru, 4dr. 

On 06/11/12, between 8am and 5pm on the 6800 block of Fulton, a suspect pried open the front door of an apartment building and took a bike from the second floor landing.

Between 06/12/12, 6pm and 06/13/12, 9am on the 3700 block of Balboa, the suspect removed a lock to the front door of a business.  The loss was cash and archery bows.

On 06/13/12 at 6:17pm, the victim was walking west on Bush St towards Presidio Ave.  She felt someone forcefully pulling on her purse that she was holding in her hand.  She lost her grip on the purse and saw the suspect fleeing east on Bush with the purse.  The suspect met up with the second suspect who was standing at Bush and Lyon Sts and they fled together, south on Lyon to eastbound Sutter. The suspects were described as black females, 13-14 yrs of age, with the first suspect wearing a yellow t-shirt and white shorts.  The victim was uninjured. 

 

Richmond Station Resource List:

EMERGENCY	911		Police/ Fire/Ambulance
Non-Emergency	415 553-0123
Cell Phone 911	415 553-8090
Anonymous Tip Line	415 575-4444		Citywide
Anonymous Tip Line ( Richmond )	415 668-7387		Richmond Station Tip Line
Customer Service Center	311
Richmond Police Station	415 666-8000		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Captain Sharon Ferrigno	415 666-8030		Email: sharon.ferrigno@sfgov.org
Community Liaison	Officer Lorie Brophy 415-666-8000		Email:  lorie.brophy@sfgov.org
Permits/Special Events	Officer Tobius Moore		415-666-8000
Deputy City Attorney	415 554-3880		Email: frank.brass@sfgov.org
Department of Parking & Traffic	415 553-1943		DPT
Department of Public Works	415 695-2020		DPW Dispatch
Graffiti Abatement	415 278-9454/415 278-9456 fax
Graffiti Abatement Coordinator	Sergeant Stephanie Long		Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Homeless Issues	Officer Gary Mendribil Officer Robert Ramos
SFPD Website	sf-police.org		For Crime Stats, Internet reports, etc
SF SAFE	415 673-SAFE (415 673-7233)		Email: info@sfsafe.org
Child Passenger Safety Seats	Officer Young Chi		415 666-8000
FOOT PATROLS		Geary Boulevard		Clement Street
Officer Phil Busalacchi 666-8000		Richmond Beat 43
Officer Eddie Wu 666-8000				Richmond Beat 43C
Officer Stanley Lee 666-8000

 

WHAT:    FREE READINESS TRAINING WITH NERT

WHEN:    Sunday, July 8, 2012

TIME:      10am, 1pm or 3:30pm

WHERE:  SFFD Division of Training, 2310 Folsom @ 19^th Street

Join the SFNERT and the SFFD to learn how to prepare for any emergency.

Workshops will cover, risk awareness, disaster supplies, personal disaster training, utilities overview

NERT overview, and SF SAFE: Organizing your block.

RSVP to 415-970-2024 or email sffdnert@sfgov.org with “Get Really Ready” in the subject line.

 Do you want to learn a valuable trade?

The Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California is accepting 
applications for a FREE nine week Carpenters Pre-Apprentice Program in 
Pleasanton . 
This program is an intense full time training course. Upon successful 
completion, graduates become eligible to enter into a Carpenters 
Apprenticeship Program. 
This training is being offered to serious applicants only. 
Applications are available online and can be mailed in. 
www.ctcnc.org OR Apply in person at CTCNC Pleasanton Training Center 
2350 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton CA 94566 
Contact: Local 22 Representative Manuel Flores at (415) 355-1322

Join the San Francisco Community Police Academy 

  

The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week and is designed to inform and teach interested participants various aspects of municipal policing, including patrol and investigations procedures, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, firearm procedures and emergency communications.

The Academy’s goals are to develop community awareness through education and to develop a closer understanding and working relationship between the San Francisco Police Department and its communities. Members of the community are encouraged to join and learn about the San Francisco Police Department. Participants can ask questions and offer comments within each class. The next class is scheduled to start later in the year. We now also have a Youth Community Police Academy , geared towards high school students and will last 10 weeks. 

The Community Police Academy participants are selected by the program coordinator after an application process. Enrollment is limited to twenty-five students per class.

For more information, including application process, please contact Ms. Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720.

Become a Community Court panelist and give back to your community.

Community Court is a restorative justice program that addresses misdemeanor crimes which occur in your neighborhood. As a panelist, you have a unique opportunity to hear offenses that impact your quality of life, determine its consequences, and figure out how best to resolve it using meaningful sanctions. Use your neighborhood wisdom to solve neighborhood problems.  Make your neighborhood better - get involved today!

For more information, please contact the District Attorney's Office, Jackson Gee, 575-6328 or jackson.gee@sfgov.org. " 

Events Calendar

 

Socrates Café (Philosophical Discussion Group)

When: First Sunday of the month

Where: Café Muse - 785 8th Ave (@ Fulton )

Details: Take a break from politics and join a thoughtful, relaxed discussion of the ideas and values that underlie our efforts to be good people, neighbors, and citizens.  More information, please contact Linda Greenberg 415-668-5239.

 

Seniors Moving to Better Health

When: Mondays: 10-11:00 am & Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30am Drop-ins welcome

Where: St James Community Learning Center

4620 California Street @ 8th Avenue

Details: Join “Always Active” FREE exercise program for seniors.  Fall Prevention, Strength and flexibility training.  Free Wellness Plan.  For more information call 415 752-0139.

Land's End: Sutro Highs And Lows

When: Every Saturday at 2pm

Where: Meet at the lion statue at park entrance, 48th Ave. & Pt. Lobos Ave.

Public transportation: MUNI line 38.

Details: Recapture the flavor of Mayor Sutro's gift to the public, the park and baths of the late 1800s. Dramatic, wind-swept vistas in sunshine or fog. Somewhat strenuous. http://sfcityguides.org/desc.html?tour=47

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmer’s Market

When: every Wednesday, year round 10am – 2pm

Where:  Geary at St. Joseph 's Street, San Francisco

Details: The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market is your best source for fresh-from-the-farm, seasonal fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. Make a visit to the market a part of your weekly routine!  The farmers at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmers' Market bring you the freshest locally-grown fruits and vegetables. For more information, please visit: http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=10.

Harvest Food Pantry

When: every Saturday, 7:15 - 9:30 a.m.

Where: St. John's Presbyterian Church, @ Arguello & Lake

Details: Networking with the San Francisco Food Bank, we distribute supplemental groceries to 150 needy families & individuals at the church. Since Oct. 2000, we’ve distributed over 250,000 pounds of food. Would you like to volunteer? We are always seeking help from willing individuals including children, seniors and students. Many students use our program to fulfill their learning service requirement. If you would like to join us, please contact Dale Walker at DaleWalker@aol.com for more information or simply show up!

 

Multi Cultural Children’s Art Workshops MCAP (Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program)

When:  Saturday mornings, 10-12pm

Where:  Richmond District Neighborhood Center , 741 30th Avenue , (between Balboa and Cabrillo)

Cost:  Refundable fee, $5/class/child

Details:  Spring Arts Workshops are for children ages 6-12.  There is a different workshop each Saturday.  You can sign up two workshops per child.  Please call Jane at 751-6600 for class availabilities and information or visit www.rdnc.org.

 

Golden Gate Park Preservation Alliance .    

Committed to the preservation and enhancement of Golden Gate Park . 

For more information, please visit: http://www.goldengateparkpreservation.org/

 

Community Resources

 

June Events -- Fort Mason Center

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DATE CORRECTION: Evolve ... A Woman's Journey In our previous eNews, we used an incorrect date for artist Patrick Stull's multimedia installation celebrating women and the creation of life. The correct dates are June 21-July 1. We've extended the time to win tickets -- send your name, postal and email addresses with subject "Evolve" towin@fortmason.org by June 16. Swirl, Sip & Savor Fine Red Wine At Pinot Days Discover acclaimed Pinot Noirs and the perfect pairings on June 16 at Pinot Days. Sample wines from more than 200 Pinot producers and winemakers. For a chance to win tickets, send your name, postal and email addresses with subject "Pinot Days" to win@fortmason.org by June 11. Faces & Stories At The Mexican Museum “Caras/Cuentos ~ Faces/Stories” is a new exhibit at the Mexican Museum on view through January 6, 2013. Work from the Museum's collection explores portraiture from ancient cultures to the present, conveying rich stories of belonging, community, and identity. Baseball Italian Style The Museo ItaloAmericano has a new exhibit, “Italian Americans At Bat -- From Sandlots to the Major Leagues” opening June 22. Learn about Italian American contributions to America’s favorite past time through vintage photographs, gear, sports memorabilia, and more. The Museo is open Tuesdays – Sundays, noon to 4:00 p.m. and Mondays by appointment. Humor & Equality At BATS Improv Enjoy a variety of improv formats at BATS, including a special Marriage Equality Plays program on June 11. The Harold delights audiences on Fridays through June 22. Improv Noir darkens the stage on Saturdays through June 23. The month wraps up with  the acclaimed improv trio 3 For All on June 29 and 30. Academy Of Ballet / Chamberdance On June 9 and 10, be inspired by the next generation of classically trained ballet dancers at Chamberdance, an Academy of Ballet production. The program includes Richard Gibson’s “Song Without Words,” “Pas de Deux” from Flower Festival at Genzano, “Pas de Six” from La Vivandiere, and the premiere of Joshua Trader’s “Kutlama.”

Visit www.fortmason.org for the complete events schedule.

 

Presidio News - El Polín Celebration, Butterfly Guide, New Exhibit and Film Night

Having trouble viewing this email? View the web-based version. Issue: June 7, 2012 FEATURED A Month of Celebrations at El Polín Spring Nestled within the Presidio's largest watershed is El Polin Spring, a birdwatching paradise and a place to connect with the Presidio's early history. This recently revitalized gem is formally unveiled to the community this month with walks, talks, and family events - including two bilingual (Spanish/English) tours. Join us for guided adventures, a community volunteer day, or even a chance to enjoy a picnic with your family on the new benches. RSVP requested for the events. See you there! See the Activities and Events » EXHIBIT New Reasons to See Before the Bridge A slate of special programs now complements the new exhibition Before the Bridge: Sight and Sound at the Golden Gate. Join a sing-along of sea chanteys and sailor songs, learn about the bay's lighthouses and coastal guns, or get a high-tech briefing on the effort to map the sea floor beneath the bridge. There's also a guided tour with exhibit curator Dr. Randolph Delehanty every first Saturday of the month. Curious about the exhibit? Watch a short video produced by KTVU news. Then see for yourself! See the New Exhibit Special Programs >> NATURE Thompson Reach Butterfly Guide The Presidio’s varied habitats attract 29 distinct butterfly species, each thriving in a particular niche, from wetlands to grassy meadows. A known “hot spot” for sighting these winged beauties is the recently restored Thompson Reach area, near the Presidio Y on the Main Post. The Presidio Trust has published a new guide to help you identify species commonly seen near the creek, from the Fiery Skipper to the West Coast Lady. Grab your binoculars! Get the Guide >> UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, June 9, 10 OR 11:30 am Family Create with Nature Day at El Polin Thursday, June 14, 5 pm Botanical Tour of the Watershed Saturday, June 16, 10 OR 11 am El Polin Discovery for Families Saturday, June 16, 2 pm Bilingual History Walking Tour at El Polin Wednesday, June 27, 11 am San Francisco's Birthday Thursday, June 28, 7 pm Fort Ross Series: General Vallejo's Legacy Friday, June 29, Noon Pasados del Presidio: Fun for Kids Wednesday, July 11, Noon Presidio Shuttle Tour OUTDOOR FILM Bridge on the Big Screen: Superman Saturday, June 9, Music + Food at 6 pm, Film at 8:30 pm Before catching the classic film, enjoy Off the Grid food trucks and music with players from the Whiskey Family Band. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair. Get Details » ART Michael Kenna Photo Exhibit at Arion Press Through August 31, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm The exhibit shows photographs from the “Jefferson in Paris” series, work done in 2011 for the book Thomas Jefferson’s Paris Walks. Read More »

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Play, Run and Bike with Us! - Saturday, June 16th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Neighborhood Schoolyards Project --Grand Opening Event--       Play, Run and Bike with Us!   Grand Opening Event with   Supervisor Mark Farrell   Join Us: We are kicking off the summer with a family-friendly event that is free and open to the public with tons of entertainment for kids.   Activities: Bike Rodeo hosted by the YMCA, jump rope contest hosted by the American Heart Association, sports activities hosted by Coach Rudi, lunch served up by the San Francisco Firefighters and much more!   Our project: In a partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, Department of Public Works & Supervisor Mark Farrell, we are opening up our public schoolyards on the weekends here in San Francisco.   Neighborhood Schoolyards Project Saturday June 16, 2012 from 10am - 1pm Claire Lilienthal - 3630 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94123    RSVP on Facebook or info@markfarrell.com   We look forward to seeing all of you on June 16th!      Best, Supervisor Mark Farrell

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