Supervisor Tang's March Newsletter (English)

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Front Yard Ambassadors Program Planting Day Recap

Our office, along with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) and community members, implemented the

pilot round of our City’s first Front Yard Ambassadors Program on Saturday, February 22. Program participants met at Sunset Reservoir to celebrate with a pot-luck before the planting. Participating Sunset District blocks include: the 1400 block of 37th Avenue, the 2000 block of 47th Avenue and the 1700 block of Ortega Street.

Our office would like to thank the SFPUC and FUF for their strong partnership in this program. For each square foot of concrete converted to landscaping in the Sunset District, an average of about 12 gallons of stormwater runoff can be removed from the sewer system per year. When taken in conjunction with the other projects the SFPUC has underway, such as the Sunset Boulevard Greenway Project, the amount of stormwater diverted from our combined sewer system is significant

FUF was instrumental in guiding residents through the permitting and landscaping process, and FUF staff applied the expertise from their robust street tree planting program. Additionally, we would like to thank the Surfrider Foundation for providing volunteers, and Sloat Garden Center for providing a starter kit for participants and ongoing support out of their store at 2700 Sloat Boulevard.

If you are interested in the Front Yard Ambassadors Program, applications for our next round are open now through the end of March. Removing concrete and adding landscaping to your yard provides many benefits to our community. While beautifying the neighborhood, these yards also create permeable

surfaces that take pressure off of our combined sewer system.

In order to qualify for this program:You must be a resident of District 4;· Have approval from the homeowner if you are a tenant;· Find at least four other houses on your block to participate in the program with · you (total of five houses);Must agree to maintain the landscaping for as long as you reside at the residence; · andThe project must include the elimination of concrete from your front yard · (solely re-planting existing lawns or planter beds is not allowed)

If you are interested, please fill out an application on our website before March 31, 2014. Please call our office with any questions at (415) 554-7460 or email [email protected] or to request a hard copy of the application be mailed to your address.

You can find information about the program and application materials on our website at: www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=15348.

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Planting with 37th Avenue Neighbors Debbie & Cathy

District 4 | Sunset | ParksideSUPERVISOR KATY TANGCity Hall, Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 554-7460 | [email protected] | www.sfbos .org/tang

Message from the Supervisor

2014March

Planting with SFPUC General Manager Harlan Kelly, Jr.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP) is a comprehensive overhaul of San Francisco’s transit network with changes proposed to modernize Muni and

make it more efficient, reliable, safe and comfortable.

March 4th Meeting: Changes to the L-Taraval Line

The TEP proposes to reduce by 20% the travel time for the L-Taraval using a combination of stop consolidations and changes to the traffic pattern along Taraval Street. There are also pedestrian amenities proposed such as boarding islands and bulb outs; as well as wheelchair ramps to increase accessibility. Join the meeting on March 4th at Congregation B’nai Emunah located at 3595 Taraval Street and 46th Avenue at 6:30pm to discuss these proposed changes and provide your input.

Meeting Recap: Changes to 28L Line

Recently, the SFMTA met with community members about the TEP and changes to the 28L line that runs along 19th Avenue. While changes are proposed to lines throughout the Sunset District, the meeting held on February 19th discussed specifically potential changes to the 28L. An opportunity to discuss changes to the regular 28 line will be held before summer.

Currently, along 19th Avenue, there are seven existing 28L stops including: Lincoln, Judah, Quintara, Taraval, Sloat, Winston and Holloway. The TEP proposes to remove stops at Lincoln, Quintara and Sloat. Implementation of these changes will occur between the summer of 2014 and 2016.

Other Opportunities for Public Input

On May 14th, there will be a public hearing at the SFMTA Board of Directors meeting where they will take comments on the proposed changes. The SFMTA Board may take action on these proposed changes at their May 28th Board meeting. For more information on the TEP, please visit www.sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/tep-transit-effectiveness-project or contact Sean Kennedy, Manager of the TEP at [email protected]. To contact the SFMTA Board about the upcoming public meetings, email [email protected]. We encourage everyone to submit their comments about any of the proposed changes to Muni lines throughout the City through www.tellmuni.com.

SFMTA Transit Effectiveness ProjectProposed Changes to the 28L & L-Taraval Lines

Recently, our office partnered with the San Francisco Planning Department to conduct a soft site analysis of District 4 to see where there are opportunities for enhancement. There is much potential here in our own

district, especially along our transit corridors, and much can be achieved without changing any of the existing zoning controls in our Sunset District neighborhoods.

As Sunset residents, we have an opportunity to tackle our City’s housing challenge with focused attention and smart long-term planning. You have the opportunity to share with us your thoughts about where and how we enhance our district.

Please join our office, along with the San Francisco Planning Department, for a Community Discussion on Land Use Opportunities in the Sunset District: March 5 (Wednesday) at 6:30pm at the Sunset Recreation Center – 2001 Lawton Street and 28th Avenue.

Land Use Opportunities Workshop: March 5

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Do you live near or often visit the Judah and La Playa corner and wonder about the potential opportunities the space can bring? Whether it includes planters, a farmers market, sidewalk art, or any number of

beautification ideas, share your thoughts with the N-Judah Turnaround Beautification Project at its next La Playa Park Depot Design Workshop on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the corner of La Playa and Judah. Participants will be able to select, discuss and choose image concepts to beautify the depot. For more information, visit www.njudahproject.org.

N-Judah Turnaround Open House & La Playa Park Depot Design Workshop

In preparation for Small Business Month in May, Supervisor Tang introduced legislation to the Board of Supervisors to

provide assistance to small businesses seeking to replace their store awnings and install pedestrian level lighting. Under the legislation, awning replacement and pedestrian level lighting installation permit fees for small businesses would be waived during Small Business Month in May 2014. It is our hope that this incentive will provide small businesses with the opportunity to contribute to vibrant merchant corridors throughout the city. Although the fee waivers would be granted in May, we encourage small businesses to start planning for the improvements now. For more information on how to apply for an awning replacement permit, please contact the Department of Building Inspection at (415) 558-6088 or visit www.sfdbi.org. . For more information on the legislation, please contact our office at (415) 554-7460.

Façade Improvement Fee Waivers for Small Businesses

Pedestrian Safety: Yorba and Sunset Boulevard Intersection Update

The death of District 4 resident Isaak Berenson and the injury of a 15-year old boy at the crosswalk at Sunset Boulevard near Yorba Street within a few weeks’ time serve as reminders of the need for caution and

vigilance when driving and walking along our city streets. This intersection in particular has been known to be dangerous to pedestrians, and our office has worked to improve the visibility and safety n the area. Despite the pedestrian warning lights at the intersection, our office recognized the need for additional measures. We advocated for the installation of a traffic signal in the area, which was to be installed at the end of 2016. With the occurrence of the two recent accidents, however, the time line has been accelerated and safety measures will be implemented by the end of 2014. Our office will continue to make pedestrian safety a priority in the area and will keep the community informed as progress is made to make this area safe for everyone.

19th Avenue Median Improvement Project – Phase II

Nineteenth Avenue is one of San Francisco’s major transportation

corridors. As State Route 1, it is part of the state highway system linking San Francisco with San Mateo County to the south and Marin County to the North. The 19th Avenue Median Improvement Project implemented a recommended element of the 19th Avenue Park Presidio Neighborhood Transportation Plan. The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) has developed and is working to implement the Plan in conjunction with partner agencies, including San Francisco Department of Public Works (SFDPW) and the community. This complex corridor, serving both as California State Route 1 and as a local urban arterial with multiple types of adjoining land uses, must accommodate bus transit, auto traffic, and non-motorized travel.

The median improvement project is a result of collaborative community planning process of the SFCTA Plan. The recommendations are aimed at improving pedestrian crossing conditions, sidewalk conditions, and bus and traffic operations. The five-foot wide median was paved in concrete for its entire length between intersections, and still currently there are few street trees in the sidewalk areas. Phase I of the 19th Avenue Median Improvements Project, completed in December of 2012, has aimed to change that by providing a four-foot wide planted area in the center median, stretching 15 blocks from Lincoln Way to Wawona Street.

Building upon the Phase I installation of the 19th Avenue Median Improvement Project, Phase II of the project will extend the planting from Wawona Street to Eucalyptus Street. With no changes to the existing curb, the project will remove existing concrete paving within the 5’ median, full length as possible, amend soil and plant drought tolerant plants meeting Caltrans Design Manual guidelines. SFDPW is currently in the design process for Phase II, and is planning for construction to begin in late summer 2014.

On February15th our office hosted a workshop with representatives from the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and Planning Department.

Department staff gave presentations about their departments, what their structures are, and what types of permits and projects they approve. They also provided information about neighborhood zoning, complaints, appeals, as well as additional property or parcel information by accessing the property information map. www.propertymap.sfplanning.org.

People in attendance asked questions ranging from legalizing non-compliant structures and rooms, permits, and design guidelines. Many were surprised to learn that most permits can be approved over the counter and do not require a long process.

We would like to thank the Planning Department and the Department of Building Inspection for coming out to the Sunset District and meeting with

individuals for personal residential questions. We hope to provide this opportunity again in the future. For more information about the Planning Department, visit www.sf-planning.org and for more information about the Department of Building Inspection, visit www.sfdbi.org.

DBI/PIC Workshop Recap

Join our office along with San Francisco Animal Care and Control for free spay/neuter events on the second Saturday of each month starting March 8th. The mobile clinic, staffed by a licensed veterinarian from the

Peninsula Humane Society, will be located in the parking lot at Sunset Elementary School at 1920 41st Avenue and Ortega Street. To reward responsible pet owners who recognize the challenge of pet overpopulation and the burden on already crowded shelters, San Francisco Animal Care and Control is offering $25 cash for each animal spayed/neutered while funds last.

If you are interested in having your dog or cat spayed or neutered, pets will be accepted from 8:00am - 9:00am on a first come first served basis. Space is limited and the Peninsula Humane Society vet will determine which animals are eligible. Owners pick up their pet the same afternoon.

Only cats or dogs can be fixed and must be under 8 · years old. Dogs cannot be over 80 pounds. · Pets must fast from midnight on the night before · surgery and be current on vaccinations. Pets may drink water after midnight. ·

If you cannot make the event on March 8th, the free spay/neuter events will repeat through August. Save the date for April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, July 12th and August 9th. For questions, call the Peninsula Humane Society at (650) 340-7022 x387

Free Spay/Neuter Event: March 8th

Merchant Spotlight: Swell Bicycles A big welcome to our newest

business to the Sunset District neighborhood - Swell Bicycles! This recently opened bike shop on Irving and 41st Avenue is run by Uri Friedman and Will Rose. Uri has 15 years of extensive experience helping people with their bicycles. As an active member of the San Francisco Bay Area cyclecross, mountain, track, and road racing communities, Uri brings his vast knowledge to Swell and the Outer Sunset community. Will hopes to bring the joy and glow of riding to everyone and has spent the past five years focusing on racing his bike and striving to continue to unlock his full potential. Swell Bicycles provides a

wide range of services from bicycle rentals, custom wheel and bike builds, basic repair services for individuals, and corporate events where a mechanic will come to your office to tune up your bikes. They offer the great convenience of being able to rent your bike online as well as schedule appointments. Feel free to check out their website and set up an appointment at www.swellbicycles.com.

Join Swell Bicycles for their grand opening celebration from 12:00pm – 6:00pm on Saturday March 1, 2014 at their new store. Win a bicycle or many of the other raffles and prizes while you enjoy craft beer, food and good company. 100% of the proceeds go to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.

Swell Bicycles4002 Irving Street and 41st Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94122(415) 731-3838

Recently, you may have noticed our beloved Doggie Diner Head received a new “leash” on life! Thanks to our Department of Public

Works (DPW), the only San Francisco Landmark in the Sunset District received a much needed touch up and is back on his perch high above the Sunset.

On Valentine’s Day, Supervisor Tang joined the community to celebrate the Doggie Diner Head along with Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Norman Yee. Also in attendance was Mr. Pong’s 5th grade class from Ulloa Elementary School and John Law, owner of three other Doggie Diner heads “Manny, Moe and Jack”, who were there to celebrate as well.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun event and especially to Java Beach Café for providing hot dogs and lemonade for everyone who attended!

Recap on Valentine’s Day Doggie Diner Event

Airbnb Volunteers Clear Iceplant along the Great Highway

On Saturday February 8th, our office, along with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, welcomed volunteers from

Airbnb to the Great Highway for some much needed cleanup work. The pedestrian pathway has been overgrown with iceplant and in turn causing more user conflicts due to the decrease in width. Airbnb brought over 20 staff, hosts and members out to the Great Highway on a rainy Saturday to remove the overgrown iceplant. This is an effort our office will continue to partner with Rec & Park to ensure the entire pathway is clear and accessible to all users. Thank you to Rec & Park for helping us organize the cleanup and to Airbnb for volunteering to help our neighborhood!

Playmates Cooperative Nursery School Annual Auction March 22, 2014 | 6pm - 10pm

St. Anne's of the Sunset | 850 Judah Street @ Funston Street

Join Playmates for an evening at their annual auction, which will be held at St. Anne's located at 850 Judah Street.. This year, they are celebrating

Las Vegas style -- with a rat-pack style buffet; beer, wine, and cocktails; live music; game tables; and hundreds of exciting auction items. Members of the SF Academy Orchestra and the Jazz Mafia Symphony will be performing!

Tickets are $12.50 per person (includes dinner, dessert, music, and entertainment). Unlimited beverages and spirits for an additional $20. Onsite childcare is available. Please RSVP on their web site www.playmatespreschool.org/annual-auction-2014/ by March 15th.

For more information, call (415) 681-2025, email [email protected] or visit www.playmatespreschool.org/annual-auction-2014/.

March’s Adoptable Animals from ACC San Francisco Animal Care & Control

1200 15th Street @ Harrison Street(415) 554-6364

www.animalshelter.sfgov.org

The San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control is San Francisco’s only open door animal shelter that accepts any animal, in any condition, of any temperament. SF ACC is responsible for the City’s stray, injured, abandoned, neglected and mistreated animals, of all species, including wildlife. Services include adoptions, lost pets, animal law enforcement, dog licensing, animal cruelty and abuse investigations, animal rescue, and disaster planning for pets. SF ACC is committed to the delivery of effective, courteous, and responsive animal care and control services to the residents of San Francisco.

Sally (A350516) Sally is a sweet and gentle 6 month old Chiweenie pup! She needs a family who will socialize her to new people, places and things. Take Sally home and you’re guaranteed some cuddles and kisses!

Abby (A144054) This 12 year old girl is a lovely senior purr machine. Abby’s owner passed away, but she was originally adopted by them from the shelter in 2001. Abby would love another chance at love and to spend her golden years with you!

Barley (A34990) This little old man mouse looks sophisticated and refine – but he is always playful and curious! Come meet Barley and give him a great home for his golden years!

Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation Applications Open Now

Do you know a student currently studying in a culinary or hospitality program who could use financial assistance? If so, encourage them to apply for the Golden Gate Restaurant Association annual scholarship.

The Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation (GGRASF) is a 501(c)(3) and has provided scholarships annually since its inception in 1968 to students dedicated to careers in the culinary and hospitality fields. The foundation also contacts all Bay Area high schools, community colleges, colleges and universities with culinary/hospitality programs to promote the opportunity to their students. The application is available to http://ggra.org/education/scholarship-foundation/ and is also available in an online version. Deadline for receipt of the completed application is April 30. For more information about the Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation, contact Donnalyn Murphy at [email protected] or call (415) 781-5348 ext 2.

Civil Grand Jury Recruitment

The San Francisco Superior Court is recruiting members for the 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury – the “watchdog” of the City and County of San Francisco. The Civil Grand Jury is comprised of volunteers charged with

investigating the operations of City government for a 1-year term of service. The jury meets once per week with members of investigative committees meeting as needed. Members receive a $15 per diem for each meeting attended. The application period closes on April 30, 2014. To find out more and to access the application, visit http://civilgrandjury.sfgov.org/.

March 1 | Saturday | 12:00pm – 6:00pmSwell Bicycles Grand Opening Party

Swell Bicycles began in 2013 with the goal of creating a community around bicycles. Swell Bicycles specializes in bike rentals, fast and affordable repair services, carefully curated parts and accessories, custom bike and wheel builds and more. Join Uri and Will, owners of Swell Bicycles, for

their Grand Opening Party with raffles, prizes, craft beer and food! 100% of the proceeds go to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.

Swell Bicycles | 4002 Irving Street and 41st AvenueVisit www.swellbicycles.com

March 4 | Tuesday | 6:00pm – 8:00pmSFMTA Transit Effectiveness Project Service Changes to L-Taraval Outreach Meeting

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP) is an on-going program that aims to improve service reliability, reduce travel time on transit, and improve

customer experiences and service efficiency. This meeting will be an open house and include a presentation by SFMTA that details each of the

proposed service changes on the L-Taraval.Congregation B’Nai Emunah | 3595 Taraval Street and 46th Avenue

For more information visit: https://www.sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/tep-transit-effectiveness-project

March 5 | Wednesday | 6:30pmLand Use Opportunities in the Sunset District

As Sunset residents, we have an opportunity to tackle our City’s housing challenge with focused attention and smart long-term planning. Come join us and share your thoughts about where

and how we enhance our district.Sunset Recreation Center | 2201 Lawton Street and 28th Avenue

Call (415) 554-7460 or email [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Cloud Computing Academy Launches to Help San Franciscans Improve Career Skills & Experience

Scholarship Applications Open Through March 15th

San Francisco’s Cloud Computing Academy will be accepting applications for its inaugural class through March 15th. The non-profit Tekmeca will provide students with a full scholarship in support

of a unique learning-training-mentorship program designed to offer junior-level cloud-computing programming skills and general cloud-computing industry familiarity.

Tekmeca serves as a technology developer with scholarships funded by San Francisco’s Office of Economic an Workforce Development as part of the TechSF initiative. The program is available to San Francisco residents who are over 18, unemployed, low-income, under-employed, changing careers, or otherwise not able to access job skills renewal.

Applications are available online at www.tekmeca.org. Awardees will be notified by March 22nd.

March 5 | Wednesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pmSan Francisco Civil Grand Jury Presentation

Learn about the purpose of the grand jury, who the people are that serve on the grand jury, and how the grand jury works.

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more information visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

March 6 | Thursday | 7:00pmPeople of Parkside Sunset (POPS) Monthly Meeting (formerly Taraval Parkside Merchants Association)

POPS sponsors special events, advocates on behalf of the neighborhood, and works with residents and other merchants to improve the community.

Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th AvenueFor more information: www.sf-pops.com

March 7 | Friday | 5:00pmTaraval & 32nd Avenue Project and Mural Unveiling

Join our office, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the community for an unveiling of improvements to this intersection including new paint, signs and a mural for Art’s TV and a new facelift

for the façade and neon sign at Gene’s Liquors. Gather at 5pm for the unveiling with a reception to follow at Art’s TV.

5:00pm @ the Mural | Taraval Street and 32nd Avenue on the southeast corner5:30pm @ Art’s TV | 2149 Taraval Street and 32nd AvenueCall (4150 554-7460 or email [email protected]

March 8 | Saturday | 8:00amFree Spay/Neuter for Cats and Dogs in the Sunset

Join San Francisco Animal Care & Control and the Peninsula Humane Society and have your cat or dog fixed for FREE! Cats and dogs will be accepted first come first serve from 8:00 – 9:00am. Surgery will be performed by a licensed vet inside of the surgery vehicle. One pet per family, no dogs over 80lbs,

and no pets over 8 years old. Pets must fast from midnight on the night before surgery and be current on vaccinations. Pets may drink water after midnight. This event will be ongoing at this location and will be

held on 3/8, 4/12, 5/10, 6/14, 7/12 and 8/9.Sunset Elementary School Parking Lot | 1920 41st Avenue and Ortega Street

Call Peninsula Humane Society for more info: (650) 340-7022 x387

March 8 | Saturday | 10:00am – 2:00pmSan Francisco Summer Resource Fair for Children, Youth and Families

The Summer Resource Fair is a free, family-oriented event that showcases the multitude of summer camps and other programs for young people in and around San Francisco. The fair will feature over

150 exhibitors with offerings for every age group, from toddlers to tweens to teenagers. Balboa High School | 1000 Cayuga Avenue and Onondaga Avenue

Visit: www. dcyf.org/index.aspx?page=22&recordid=374&returnURL=%2findex.aspx

March 8 | Saturday | 11:00amBoat Playground Restroom Project - Community Meeting #2

Review the proposal by the community to apply for the funding to add a restroom to the Boat Playground at 45th Avenue & Lincoln Way. Boat Playground | Lincoln Way at 45th Avenue

Visit www.boatplayground.com Email: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

March 8 | Saturday | 11:00am – 12:30pmSFMTA Budget Town Hall Meeting

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will host a series of town meetings to discuss its upcoming two-year budget. The meeting will provide residents an opportunity to hear with

is being proposed in the two-year budget and to meet directly with SFMTA staff to discuss specific programs and projects. Additional public input will be heard at SFMTA

Board of Directors meetings through April. For meeting times visit http://sfmta.com/about-sfmta/organization/divisions-and-units/board-directors.

San Francisco Public Library Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street and Grove StreetThose who would like to comment and cannot attend should email [email protected].

March 11 | Tuesday | 6:30pm – 8:30pmDIY Fingerless Gloves

Keep your hands toasty warm with your very own pair of stylish handmade gloves. In this workshop GoGo Craft will teach you how to take a shrunken sweater and make it into a pair of cozy fingerless gloves. Not too handy with a sewing machine? Not to worry! You'll just need a needle and thread.

Shrunken sweaters provided. Ages 12 and up. Space is limited. To register, please contact (415) 355-5770 or [email protected].


March 12 | Wednesday | 5:30pmOuter Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA)

The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its membership, promotes the advancement of the Irving Street District; and provides a place for the open exchange of ideas, discussions and adoption

of methods and policies for the good of the neighborhood and the members.Hard Wear Store | 2401 Irving Street and 25th Avenue

For more information: www.irvingstreetmerchants.com

March 15 | Saturday | 11:30am163rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This year’s theme is a tribute to the Irish workers of America. Join Grand Marshals Dan and Margaret McAuliffe to celebrate this great tradition in the streets of San Francisco. Enjoy food and festivities in the

Civic Center Plaza after the parade.Begins 2nd Street and Market Street Ends Civic Center Plaza

For more information: www.uissf.org/events

March 16 | Sunday | 11:00am – 4:00pmSt. Patrick’s Day Block Party

Hosted by the United Irish Cultural Center, Java Beach Café and United Irish Societies, come out for some FREE family fun. There will be Irish bands, face painting, jumpy castles, food and more!

45th Avenue between Sloat Boulevard and Wawona Street

March 16 | Sunday | 5:00pmBoat Playground Restroom Project - Community Meeting #3

Review the proposal by the community to apply for the funding to add a restroom to the Boat Playground at 45th Avenue & Lincoln Way.

Boat Playground | Lincoln Way at 45th AvenueVisit www.boatplayground.com Email: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

March 17 | Monday | 6:00pmSPEAK (Sunset-Parkside Education and Action Committee) Monthly Meeting

Educating and informing residents about matters of mutual concern to the community, and, taking community concerns to elected officials and public agencies to work together to improve the quality of

life in the community.Grace Lutheran Church | 3201 Ulloa Street and 33rd Avenue

Contact: [email protected]

March 18 | Tuesday | 6:30pm – 7:30pmUnderstanding Dementia

Join Mary Hulme, a clinical social worker specializing in dementia, to learn about risk factors, symptoms, management strategies and the latest research on reducing the risks of getting dementia.


March 18 | Tuesday | 7:00pmTaraval Police Station Community Meeting

Come listen to the Captain’s update and hear public safety news from around the community. To sign up for Taraval Station’s newsletter, email [email protected].

Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th Avenue and Taraval StreetFor more information: www.sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=858

March 21 | Friday | 7:00pm10th Annual Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Film Festival

Short films, live dance performances, and lots of snacks--who can pass that up? Join SNBC for their 10th year of this great community event. View last year’s winner at www.youtube.com/

watch?v=9qafgnsNwUw. Ulloa School Auditorium | 2650 42nd AvenueFor more information call: (415) 759-3690

March 22 | Saturday | 10:00amN-Judah Turnaround Open House & La Playa Park Depot Design

Do you live near or often visit the Judah and La Playa corner and wonder about the potential opportunities the space can bring? Whether it includes planters, a farmers market, sidewalk art, or any

number of beautification ideas, share your thoughts with the N-Judah Turnaround Beautification Project at the next La Playa Park Depot Design Workshop. For more information visit www.njudahproject.org

March 22 | Saturday | 6:00pmPlaymates Cooperative Nursery School Annual Auction

Enjoy an evening out celebrating Las Vegas style -- with a rat-pack style buffet; beer, wine, and cocktails; live music; game tables; and hundreds of exciting auction items. Members of the members

of the SF Academy Orchestra and the Jazz Mafia Symphony will be performing! Tickets are $12.50 per person. Onsite childcare is available.

St. Anne’s of the Sunset | 850 Judah Street and Funston AvenueFor more information call (415) 681-2025

RSVP by March 15th at www.playmatespreschool.org/annual-auction-2014/.

March 29 | Saturday | 6:30pm – 7:30pmMagical Moonshine Theatre’s The Puppet Man

In this selection of skits and bits selected from years of performing in the "strolling puppet stage," audiences, puppeteer, and puppets respond to each other to create the play together in this uniquely

exciting theatrical experience: The Puppet Show! Recommended for children ages 4 and up.Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue

For more information visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

Upcoming Events

February 2014OUT AND ABOUT

The Riptide wins ‘Best Neighborhood Bar’ at the Nitey Awards

Lunar New Year Celebration at City Hall

DBI & Planning Workshop

Front Yard AmbassadorsPilot Round Planting Day

A New Leash on Life for the Doggie Diner Head

Three of the young Front Yard Ambassadors!

Pine Lake Park Neighborhood Association Annual Dinner & 75th Anniverrsary

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