April 2015

Supervisor Katy Tang

Sunset

Parkside

Message from the Supervisor

Front Yard Ambassadors Program
Applications Open
Pre-Qualification Deadline (3 homes): April 30, 2015
Final Deadline (5 homes): May 15, 2015

he Front Yard Ambassadors Program has been a popular and successful program since its beginning in 2014. This month will mark
our third neighborhood planting day and we are installing 11 new gardens in the Sunset
District, for a total of 35 new front yard gardens since our first planting day last March.
We will have removed 1,928 square feet of concrete from the Sunset District and diverted
over 35,000 gallons of stormwater from our sewer systems annually.
If you would like to remove concrete from your front yard, the Front Yard Ambassadors Program will subsidize most of the costs of doing concrete removal and landscaping. The only cost to the resident is the sidewalk landscaping permit fee of about
$185. In total, residents receive an average of over $1,500 worth of services through
this program.
To qualify for this program:
You must be a resident of District 4;
Have approval from the homeowner if you are a tenant;
Be able to remove some concrete from your front yard;
Work with your neighbors to apply to the program together; and
Agree to maintain the landscaping for as long as you reside at the residence.
If you are interested in applying, you will need to begin reaching out to your
neighbors as soon as possible. In order to pre-qualify for the program, you
should submit three applications from your block by April 30, 2015. Once you
pre-qualify, you will receive additional assistance from Friends of the Urban Forest
(FUF) to reach out to more neighbors and to reach a total of five households on your block. Final applications are
due by May 15, 2015.
Please call our office with any questions at (415) 554-7460 or email
ashley.summers@sfgov.org. You can also 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/FrontYardAmbassadors.
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Recap on Neighborhood Events

Arbor Day Tree Plantings and Community Clean Team

n March 14th, our office joined San Francisco Public Works and hundreds of
volunteers to clean and green the Sunset District and celebrate Arbor Day. Volunteers planted trees along Judah Street, Taraval Street and Sunset Boulevard; they
weeded, pruned and planted trees at La Playa Park near Judah and La Playa Streets;
replaced dead and dying trees at many locations including along Great Highway
near Rivera Street; and also planted new drought tolerant landscaping along Sunset Boulevard near Yorba Street. Drought tolerant landscaping will continue to be
planted along Sunset Boulevard for the next few months and will cover the median
from Yorba to Rivera Streets.

Sunset Boulevard Planting with Tzu Chi and

SF Public Works

We thank everyone who joined us on Arbor Day to beautify and clean our neighborhood. Special thanks to San Francisco Public Works staff for organizing such a great
event in the Sunset District and for investing in the improvement of our community.

Discover Your District March Recap and April Events

n March, we celebrated our Irish heritage here in the Outer Sunset by learning
how expert baker Jenn Dearden over at Andytown Coffee Roasters makes their
famous soda bread. We ate delicious Irish cheeses from JB Rumburg of Velo Fromage
that were perfectly paired with various types of soda bread. We were also instructed
on the art of Irish Dance from Sharon Whelan MacSweeney of the Whelan-Kennelly
Academy of Irish Dance. This month, do some spring cleaning and learn about organization from Christina Ardemis, expert organizer with over 25 years of experience.
Then get your hands dirty and learn about garden weeds, what they mean, and how
to keep them at bay with the Far Out West Garden.

Making Irish soda bread with Jenn Dearden of

Andytown Coffee Roasters

Cheese and soda bread pairings from Velo Fromage

Learning Irish Dance with Whelan-Kennelly

Academy

Saturday April 4, 2015 (2:00pm 3:30pm)

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega St. and 39th Ave.
Join Supervisor Tang for an Organizing Class with Ardemis Organizing
Come for an organizing class that covers helpful tips on organizing your space and
learn how an organized space helps promote more productivity in your life. (Limit
40; Free)
Register Here: http://goo.gl/Z66oKQ
Visit Ardemis Organizing at http://www.ardemisorganizing.com/
Saturday - April 25, 2015 (10:00am 12:00pm)
Far Out West Dune Community Garden | 1399 43rd Ave. and Judah St.
Get Out and Garden with Supervisor Tang and the Far Out West Dune
Community Garden
Honor Earth Day by learning more about your garden Weeds and What They Tell
with Supervisor Tang and the gardeners of the Far Out West Dune Community Garden. The workshop, led by Ben Eichorn of Grow Your Lunch, will focus on reading
the needs of your garden based on which weeds like to grow in it. We will look
closely at some garden weeds, pull them for use in the compost piles, and finish by
mulching garden pathways to beautify our community garden and block the weeds
from growing back (Limit 40; Free).
Register Here: http://goo.gl/Fh5NKy
Visit the Far Out West Dune Community Garden at
http://www.faroutwestgarden.org/

Recap on Neighborhood Events

Francis Scott Key Annex Pavement to Parks Meeting

n March 19th, dozens of Sunset District residents joined our office along with
the San Francisco Planning Department, the San Francisco Unified School
District (SFUSD) and architecture firm, Perkins + Will, to discuss temporary investments to the Francis Scott Key Annex yard. The SFUSD-owned site is currently being painted, however, the focus of the meeting was to discuss improvements
that can be made to the yard surrounding the building, which is located at 1351
42nd Avenue and Judah Street.

Pavement to Parks is a program through the Planning Department that seeks to

quickly and inexpensively convert underutilized space into places that enhance
gathering space for the community and foster neighborhood interactions. These
re-imagined spaces are considered temporary and easily reversible. For more information about Pavement to Parks, visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org.
At this meeting, residents, neighborhood groups, and community leaders shared great ideas. Youth from Sunset Youth Services (SYS) expressed their interest in keeping and improving the basketball courts. Other residents wanted an area for their
children to practice riding their bikes, and many liked the idea of expanding community garden space in cooperation with the
Far Out West Garden (located on Judah and 43rd).
If you would like to share your ideas for the space, please contact our office at (415) 554-7460 or email
ashley.summers@sfgov.org. We can also send you a copy of the ideas taken down at the meeting. The next planning meeting
will be held on Thursday, May 14th at 6:30pm at the Francis Scott Key Annex, located at 1351 42nd Avenue.

DBI and Planning Department Workshop

t our second annual workshop, staff from the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and the San Francisco Planning Department were available to answer
questions about city codes, permits, home remodeling, home expansion, short-term
rentals and in-law units. Residents made one-on-one appointments with planners
and DBI staff to find out about their individual project questions. 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. 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.

Making it Happen for Womens Health on International Womens Day

e had great attendance for our event celebrating International Womens Day
in partnership with North East Medical Services (NEMS) and Shanti Project!
Along with my Sunset Sisters, Board of Equalization member Fiona Ma and AssessorRecorder Carmen Chu, we helped Make It Happen for womens health and encouraged women to access the services they need to lead healthy lives by offering free health
screenings and information.
For more information on International Womens Day events that were held across the
world, visit http://www.internationalwomensday.com/.

Recap on Neighborhood Events

SFPUC In-City Tour

n March 27th, our office joined the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and many Sunset District residents for a tour of San Franciscos sewer infrastructure, with a focus on the Groundwater Supply Project. The
tour brought residents to the largest solar power installation at Sunset Reservoir,
and San Franciscos wastewater treatment plants.
The Groundwater Supply Project is part of the Citys water diversification program, and will use local groundwater from the Westside Groundwater Basin as
one of the new supply sources. This tour was designed to provide residents the
opportunity to learn more about this program and ask questions of SFPUC experts. To learn more about the Groundwater Supply Project,
visit http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=184.

SFPUC staff explaining the Groundwater Project

Summer Employment Opportunities for Youth!

ith summer fast approaching, organizations are ramping up to hire youth for the summer! The City is hosting its
annual SF Summer Jobs+ Fair on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am 2:00 pm at Moscone Center South (747
Howard Street). Youth will receive assistance with interviewing skills and resumes, and there will be opportunities to interview with employers from major companies. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-jobs-youth-resource-fair2015-tickets-15985793940.
San Francisco YouthWorks is also hiring for the 2015 Summer Session. San Francisco YouthWorks is a unique high school internship program designed to expose youth to public service careers and build job readiness skills in a supportive environment. We have had several
YouthWorks students volunteer in our office. YouthWorks offers paid internships in city
government ($12.25/hr), and interns can work up to 20 hours a week during the 2015 Summer session (early-June through early-August). The application deadline is April 17, 2015
so apply today at www.sfyouthworks.org.

Finally, the Mayors Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP) is hiring for the summer. As
a collaborative of non-profit organizations, MYEEP
provides services to youth in 11 different neighborhoods in San Francisco. Its mission is to provide job
readiness training, work experience, academic support, and personal development
to San Francisco youth between the ages of 14- 17who may have challenges accessing
employment.
Last year, our office hosted a neighborhood job fair with MYEEP, United Way, the
Japanese Community Youth Council, Community Youth Center, and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families as part of the Mayors Summer Jobs +
initiative. Youth were placed at Sunset District businesses including: Allstate Insurance, Cal Insurance, Rolling-Out Cafe, Versus Games, Sunset Pet Supply, The Pizza
Place on Noriega, the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center, Sunset Youth Services, Devils Teeth and Polly Anns! Applications are now open and can be found at: http://www.myeep.org/apply-2/. Apply by April 10th!

DACA/DAPA Update

n November 2014, President Obama announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would develop an
application process for undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and for undocumented parents of lawful permanent residents
(LPRs) to apply and be protected temporarily from deportation under the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA)
program. President Obama also announced an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for
individuals who came to the United States as children. These parents and other individuals may be granted a type of temporary permission to stay in the U.S. called deferred action. These programs are expected to benefit about 5 million people.
While there is currently an injunction placed on these new programs, community advocates anticipate that the ruling will be
overturned, and that the new programs should begin later this year.
In the meantime, people can still submit applications for the DACA program under its 2012 guidelines, and others should
prepare to apply for expanded DACA and DAPA, when it becomes available, by getting screened for eligibility, collecting
required documents, and saving for the $465 application fee. If you would like more information on DACA and DAPA, you
may call (415) 896-1701 to contact the Asian Law Caucus, or (415) 274-6750 to contact the Chinese Progressive Association.

Youth Commission Applications Open for 2015-2016

By: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern

ont miss this opportunity for you or a young person (12-23 years old) you know to serve the City as a policy advisor. As
a Youth Commissioner, you can learn about local advocacy, city government, and the city budget while helping to build
youth voice and engagement in local government. The Commissions regular meetings take place every 1st and 3rd Monday at
5:15pm in room 416 at City Hall and are open to the public. Participants at the meetings can engage in public comment and
bring attention to issues they would like the Youth Commission to take action on.
Applications will be accepted through April 20, 2015.
For more information or to apply, visit: http://goo.gl/dTTjXl

Sunset Youth Services Brings Mobile Recording Studio to Juvenile Hall

By: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern

unset Youth Services recently expanded Upstar Studios, an innovative recording studio program that offers the opportunity to
develop songwriting and audio-recording skills to at-risk youth. In
partnership with the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department,
Upstar Studios gives youth at the Juvenile Justice Center in Glen Park
the opportunity to explore writing, rapping and engineering their
own projects. The program also encourages young people to discover
a nurturing community by building relationships with caring adults.
The organization has plans to further expand the program by taking
Upstar Studios to other local juvenile detention centers such as Log
Cabin Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Through Upstar Studios, Sunset Youth Services has successfully

taught valuable vocational skills to young people throughout San
Francisco. In a detention-center setting, the program offers young offenders an artistic, positive outlet for feelings of anger, guilt or frustration that can accompany incarceration. For more information on Sunset Youth Services visit www.sunsetyouthservices.org.
Photo by Mike Koozmin

Honoring Kindergarten Teacher Cara Cuper for Womens History Month

t was an honor to recognize Francis Scott Key Elementary School Kindergarten teacher Cara Cuper as the District 4 honoree for Womens History
Month at the Board of Supervisors meeting on March 3rd. During the 2013-2014
academic school year, Cara faced the daunting challenge of providing a cohesive
and consistent education to one of her students, Olive Diamond, who was diagnosed with cancer during her second semester of Kindergarten.
With the assistance of technology and SFUSDs Homebound Education program, Cara and Olives family were able to provide lessons and instruction to
Olive while she recuperated at home. Thanks to the amazing amount of coordination between her parents and her teacher, Olive successfully advanced to the
first grade. Caras passion and dedication to ensuring Olives continued education has been a role model for all of Francis Scott Keys teachers.
To see news coverage of Cara and Olives story visit http://abc30.com/education/teacher-finds-way-to-educate-cancer-stricken-child-from-home/413414/.

Muni Service Increases and Line Name Changes

n April 25th, Muni is instituting the largest service increase for the system in over a decade.
Improvements include reducing headways and adjusting AM, PM and mid-day frequencies on
several lines to reduce crowding. Service increases will be seen on the following lines:
Increase AM frequency:
Increased PM frequency:
Increased midday frequency:
Extended AM hours:
Extended hours Sat/Sun:
Now on Sundays:

5R, 8AX, 8BX, 10, 14R, 14X, 28, 38R, 41

5R, 8AX, 8BX, 14R, 14X, 38R, 41
5R, 8, 14R, 29
1AX, 1BX, 8AX, 8BX, 14X, 30X, 31AX, 31BX
14R
38R

The letter R will now replace the letter L for Munis limited-stop routes. R stands for rapid. You will notice name
changes on the following lines:
6 Parnassus
8X Bayshore Express
16X Noriega Express
17 Parkmerced
33 Stanyan
71/71L Haight-Noriega
108 Treasure Island

6 Haight-Parnassus
8 Bayshore
7X Noriega Express
57 Parkmerced
33 Ashbury 18th
7/7R Haight-Noriega
25 Treasure Island

To view transit schedules, visit www.sfmta.com or contact 311.

Wah Mei Schools 41st Annual Spring Gala & Auction

he community is encouraged to supported Wah Mei School by attending its 41st annual Spring Gala & Auction on
Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at R&G Lounge Restaurant, located at 631 Kearny Street. The Spring
Gala is Wah Meis biggest fundraiser and a great way to connect with friends old and new. Last years Gala raised over
$42,000 for Wah Mei Schools programs. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.wahmei.org/2015spring-gala/.

Stern Grove Festival Community Meeting April 8th

he Stern Grove Festival is back this summer for its 78th season, and will kick-off the season
with the Doobie Brothers on Sunday June 14th at 2:00pm. Every year, the Stern Grove Festival Association hosts a community meeting to have an open discussion about the festival and to
address any neighborhood concerns or questions. This years community meeting will be held on
Wednesday, April 8 from 6:00pm 8:00pm at the Trocadero Clubhouse, located at 2750 19th
Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.
Please contact Joey Babbitt, Community Affairs Manager, with any questions at (415) 252-6252 or
at jbabbitt@sterngrove.org.

April 9th is Walk to Work Day

hursday, April 9th is Walk to Work Day in San Francisco. I invite you to
join me in walking just 15 minutes of your commute (whether you walk to
work, class, or shop) to be part of San Franciscos third annual Walk to Work Day!
Be a part of this fun and festive day of encouragement celebrating the most healthy,
sustainable form of transportation: walking.

Pedestrian safety is increasingly important as new people move to San Francisco.

More people in cars, on bicycles and on foot means there are more opportunities for
conflicts. Our office has made pedestrian safety a priority in the Sunset District. Our Sunset District Blueprint highlights our
plans to improve pedestrian safety. Visit www.sfbos.org/SunsetDistrictBlueprint to read about the details, including plans
for improving pedestrian access to Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, and to improve conditions along Sunset Boulevard.
Walk to Work Day is the perfect time to see how easy, fun, and energizing it is to integrate walking into your daily life. Enter
contests for the Longest Commute, Most Interesting Sight, and Best Shoe Bling just be sure to use the #Walk2Work
hashtag on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, to win one of the great prizes from local SF businesses like Indosole (www.indosole.com), a Sunset District-based sustainable shoe company. You can also win prizes like a FREE Clipper Card or a reusable
tote by visiting one of the many hubs across the City.
Last year, I was one of over 5,800 San Franciscans who took to the streets by foot I look forward to leading San Francisco
once again in celebrating Walk to Work Day, and I hope you will join me. On April 9th, I will be joining Walk San Francisco staff, members and supporters at 9:00am at Ritual Coffee at the corner of Hayes Street and Octavia Street in Hayes
Valley. Afterwards, we will walk to City Hall for a press conference at 9:30am.
Remember, every single trip by bike, by bus or rail, or by car starts and ends with walking! Visit www.walksf.org/events/
walk2work/ to learn more.

St. Ignatius International Food Faire on May 2nd

he International Food Faire is hosted by the Ignatian Guild, a group of St. Ignatius mothers, and this year will mark the 22nd year of this community festival. The event will feature
over eleven all-you-can-eat multicultural food booths, unlimited photo booth, live entertainment, a DJ, dancing and raffle drawings. It is a day full of good food, fellowship, and a celebration of our communitys rich cultural and ethnic heritage.
Early Bird tickets are $15/adult and $10/student. Children five and under are free with an adult.
The event takes place on Saturday, May 2, from 4:00pm 8:00pm at St. Ignatius School,
located at 2001 37th Avenue. Visit www.siprep.org/foodfaire to learn more.

Update on Californias Drought

2015 marks the fourth year of the California drought. This March, California officials approved a package of water conservation restrictions that include:
Banning outdoor watering for 48 hours following a rain;
Preventing restaurants from providing water unless requested;
Limiting towel replacement at hotels; and
Requiring urban water suppliers to limit the number of days per week customers can water outdoor ornamental landscaping.
These regulations require local water agencies that do not already have set limits to call for a limit of watering outdoor landscaping to only two days per week. The Bay Area agencies that will need to set this limit include the San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission (SFPUC), the Marin Municipal Water District and the Contra Costa Water District.
Though Governor Jerry Brown has called for a 20% reduction in water use statewide, water customers still have a long way
to go in meeting that goal. The SFPUC has many resources available on water conservation. Find their Residential Water
Conservation Checklist, Water-Wise Gardening for San Francisco Guidebook, and outdoor signage including Brown is the
new Green signs to tell neighbors why your landscaping may be looking a little dry these days. Find all of these resources and
more at http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=839.

Submit A Photo of Your Sunset District Pet and Win a Prize for National Pet Month!

ay is National Pet Month, and our office is celebrating by sharing photos of your Sunset
District pets on Facebook! Send us a picture of your four-legged, furry, feathered or scaled
friend by May 15th. Starting in May, we will begin sharing pictures of our Sunset pets on our
Facebook page. The pet with the most likes by the end of May will win a $25 Gift Certificate,
courtesy of Sunset Pet Supply, located at 3809 Noriega Street.
Sunset residents, please send photos of your pets to ashley.summers@sfgov.org to be
included in the National Pet Month Contest for District 4.

Supervisor Tang and Martin the Guinea Pig from SF Animal Care & Control

California Academy of Sciences Welcomes Three New Penguin Chicks

hree juvenile African penguin chicks are the newest residents of the California Academy of Sciences. After a few months
of behind-the-scenes bonding, these new chicks made their public debut on March 11th.

Marcus, the youngest sibling who hatched in December 2014, is named for Marcus Island, one
of 24 islands off the coast of South Africa with breeding colonies of African penguins. Marcus
is the fourth chick to hatch in the Academys new building as part of a Species Survival Plan.
The male and female pair, hatched in November 2014, were given names chosen by survey in
March. The females new name is Nori after the Japanese word for the edible seaweed species
of the red algae genus Pyropia. The males name is Bert, after the character played by actor Dick
Van Dyke, who famously danced with animated penguins in the Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins.
Visit the new penguin chicks at the Academy soon, or check in on the colony via live Penguin
Cam at http://www.calacademy.org/explore-science/live-penguin-cams.

Merchant Spotlight: Adapt Clothing

By: Jonathan Zuo, District 4 Intern

rogressive change and the advancement of oneself are two philosophies young and successful entrepreneur Evan Lessler adheres too.
Evan, owner and founder of Adapt Clothing, started as an aspiring graphic designer. He attended college at the University of California, Davis,
and it was there that his idea of Adapt sprouted. He began designing
graphic tees in his free time and eventually started Adapt Advancement
Cooperative in 2003. During its infancy stages, Evan worked by himself
- taking, labeling, and shipping orders when he came home from his day
job. However, with dedication and perseverance, his humble beginnings
flowered into a brand that now symbolizes the Bay Area.
Adapt Clothing offers many different styles and articles of clothing that
represent the Bay Area. From its Gold Blooded to its SF State of Mind
design, there will definitely be something that catches your eye the next
time you visit.
Adapt Clothing
2801 Judah Street and 33rd Avenue
Tuesday Sunday 12:00pm 6:00pm
www.adaptclothing.com

Aprils 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 Franciscos only open door animal shelter that accepts any animal, in any condition, of any temperament. SF ACC is responsible for the Citys 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.
Bo (A365572): This 10 month male Pit Bull Terrier is a big-headed boy with a big heart full of love.
Hes goofy, loves people, and is dog social. He walks well on leash, knows sit, and might be fine for
a family with children. Bos adoption fee is FREE, thanks to a sponsorship by the Lucas family and
includes a FREE training class thanks to a donation by Pawsitive Tails.
Cappie (A368252): Cappie is a loving and beautiful 3 year 6 month old domestic longhair cat. She has a fondness for laps and the most luscious fur and bright eyes. She is a bit
shy at the shelter, but will undoubtedly blossom in a forever home of her own. Her best bud Coby
(A368253) and her were surrendered because of landlord issues, so they
would love to go home together!
Happy (A368578): This beautiful blue and white male parakeet is easy
going, loves people, and is hand trained and ready for his forever home. He lives up to his name
as a very happy little bird, and would love to meet you today!

Aprils Distaster Tip: Getting Renters Insurance

We cannot predict exactly when a disaster or emergency will occur. However, we can take measures to prepare for an emergency that will help prevent
damage and loss to our community. Our office will provide helpful information and resources on emergency preparedness so that District 4 residents
may take precautionary steps from www.sf72.org.

f you are one of the 65% of people who rent in San Francisco, renters insurance can be a safety net for you in the event of a
fire, earthquake, or other disaster that may affect your personal property. Although landlords are required, by their mortgage contract, to maintain insurance for the accidents that may occur on the property, they are not required to insure items
that belong to the tenant. Renters insurance covers items within your home, but may also cover items you take out of your
home, such as your personal laptop, if it is stolen.
To determine how much coverage is right for you, you can begin by compiling a detailed list of your most valuable belongings,
then go through this list with an experienced agent, who can ensure you receive the right amount of coverage.
Discuss your needs with an experienced insurance agent, to determine the type of insurance policy that is right for you. For
a list of helpful information on renters insurance, visit http://financialhighway.com/10-things-to-know-about-renters-insurance/.

Upcoming NERT Trainings

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a program to help the citizens of San Francisco to be self sufficient in a major disaster
situation. NERT training helps citizens develop multi-functional teams that are trained in basic emergency skills. Through this program, individuals
learn how to prepare themselves and loved ones for a disaster while also creating a resilient community. All trainings are free. To learn more, visit
www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=859.
Class Session 1 Earthquake Awareness, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation 3.5 hrs
Class Session 2 Types of Fire, Hazardous Materials, Utilities Shut-offs, Terrorism Awareness 3.5hrs
Class Session 3 Disaster Medicine 3 hrs
Class Session 4 Light Search and Rescue 3.5 hrs
Class Session 5 Emergency Team Organization, Disaster Psychology 3 hrs
Class Session 6 Hands-On Application, Course review, and graduation 3.5hrs
NERT Graduates Citywide Drill
RSVP at http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024 by April 10th
This is a drill of your Neighborhood Teams Emergency Response. Bring NERT issued safety gear and wear appropriate safety
clothing/shoes. Consider bringing a response go bag with flashlight, water bottle, snack etc. This drill is scheduled to run
through lunch, which will be provided.
Marina | Marina Middle School | 3500 Fillmore St.
April 18 | 8:30am 3:00pm
Upcoming NERT Trainings
Register at http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024
Outer Mission | Corpus Christi Church | 62 Santa Rosa Ave.
April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18 | 6:30pm 10:00pm
Haight Ashbury | The Urban School | 1563 Page St.
May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10 | 6:30pm 10:00pm

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Upcoming Events
April 2 | Thursday | 7:00pm
People 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 Avenue and Taraval Street
For more information: www.sf-pops.com
April 4 | Saturday | 11:00am 3:00pm
Eggstravaganza
This annual event hosted by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department features carnival rides, egg
hunts, games, live entertainment, and the annual Rib Cook-Off with SF Fire and SF Police departments. Cost
is $8 per person, children under 2 are free. Advance tickets are available by calling (415) 831-6800.
Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park | 320 Bowling Green Drive near MLK Jr. Drive
For more information: http://sfrecpark.org/event/save-the-date-eggstravaganza-2015-on-saturday-april-4/.
April 4 | Saturday | 2:00pm 3:00pm
Join Supervisor Tang for an Organizing Class with Ardemis Organizing
A Discover Your District Event
Come for an organizing class that covers helpful tips on organizing your space and learn how an organized
space helps promote more productivity in your life. (Limit 40; Free).
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
Call (415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/Z66oKQ
April 7 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pm
Legendary Locals of San Franciscos Richmond, Sunset, and Golden Gate Park
Author Talk by Lorri Ungaretti Sunset historian Lorri Ungaretti will introduce her new book, Legendary
Locals of San Franciscos Richmond, Sunset, and Golden Gate Park.
In a cross between a book reading and a visual presentation, Ms. Ungaretti will highlight interesting stories
and photos of the famous, infamous, and unsung heroes of these areas of the city.
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
April 8 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 8:00pm
Stern Grove Festival Annual Community Meeting
Every year, the Stern Grove Festival Association hosts a community meeting to have an open discussion about
the festival and to address any neighborhood concerns or questions.
Trocadero Clubhouse | 2750 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
Please contact Joey Babbitt, Community Affairs Manager, with any questions at (415) 252-6252 or at
jbabbitt@sterngrove.org.
April 9 | Thursday
Walk to Work Day
Join the movement on Friday, April 11 plus, walking just 15 minutes of your commute counts! Be a part of
this fun and festive day of encouragement celebrating the most healthy, sustainable form of transportation:
walking.
Meet Supervisor Tang @ Ritual Coffee | Intersection of Hayes Street and Octavia Street
For more information: www.walksf.org/events/walk2work/

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Upcoming Events
April 9 | Thursday | 6:00pm
Ortega Movie Night: The Theory of Everything
This movie depicts the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Directed by
James Marsh and starring Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Rated PG-13; 123 minutes; 2014.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
April 11 | Saturday | 10:00am 12:00pm
SF Summer Jobs + Fair
Youth will receive assistance with interviewing skills and resumes, and there will be opportunities to interview with employers from major companies.
Moscone Center South | 747 Howard Street and 3rd Street
Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-jobs-youth-resource-fair-2015-tickets-15985793940.
April 11 | Saturday | 2:00pm 4:00pm
Big SF Playdate
Ready, set, lets play! Bring the entire family to play in tents, go bowling, and have tons of fun at the self-service
face painting and puppet stations!
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
April 14 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pm
Cinnamon Rolls: Cooking Demo and Taste!
Join Bruno Tse from Rolling-Out Caf, a local neighborhood favorite, as he demonstrates how to make delicious and mouth-watering cinnamon rolls! Samples will be available along with a recipe to take home.
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
April 14 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pm
Outer 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.
Rice Valley Restaurant | 2333 Irving Street between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue
For more information: www.irvingstreetmerchants.com
April 15 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 8:00pm
Craft Night: Magnets
Come make a custom magnet. Bring your own images (about 1 inch large) or use our materials. For adults;
children under 9 must be accompanied by adult. Please call 415-355-5700 or visit the library to sign up.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
April 18 | Saturday | 10:30am 11:30am
Dog Days: Eco-Friendly Tips
In honor of Earth Day, come learn some fun and easy eco-friendly tips when it comes to your dogs and cats, as
well as some tips to help all animals and the environment as well. Bring the entire family for a fun and free onehour session! This is the first in a series of pet-related events.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

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Upcoming Events
April 20 | Monday | 11am 1pm
Big San Francisco Playdate
The Big San Francisco Playdate is back! Because playing is learning, families can expect a number of fun and
engaging activities at each of the library locations.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
April 23 | Thursday | 6:30pm 8:00pm
Outer Sunset Parkside Residents Association
Join a cohort of residents from the Outer Sunset and Outer Parkside (representing the area west of Sunset
Boulevard) to discuss key issues and opportunities in the neighborhood including public safety, land use,
transportation and more.
St. Ignatius Faculty Lounge (Enter on 37th near Pacheco) | 2001 37th Avenue and Pacheco Street
Contact Susan Pfeifer at mediasusan2@gmail.com
April 25 | Saturday | 10:00am 12:00pm
Get Out and Garden with Supervisor Tang and the Far Out West Dune Community Garden
A Discover Your District Event
Honor Earth Day by learning more about your garden Weeds and What They Tell with Supervisor Tang
and the gardeners of the Far Out West Dune Community Garden. The workshop, led by Ben Eichorn of Grow
Your Lunch, will focus on reading the needs of your garden based on which weeds like to grow in it. We
will look closely at some garden weeds, pull them for use in the compost piles, and finish by mulching garden
pathways to beautify our community garden and block the weeds from growing back (Limit 40; Free).
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
Call (415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/Fh5NKy
April 29 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 7:30pm
Yoga
Join the library for a free yoga flow class, the last Wednesday of each month. All levels welcome. Yoga mats
provided.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
Saturday | May 2 | 4:00pm 8:00pm
St. Ignatius International Food Faire
The event will feature over eleven all-you-can-eat multicultural food booths, unlimited photo booth, live entertainment, a DJ, dancing and raffle drawings. Early Bird tickets are $15/adult and $10/student. Children five
and under are free with an adult.
St. Ignatius School | 2001 37th Avenue and Pacheco Street
Visit www.siprep.org/foodfaire to learn more.
Thursday | May 14 | 6:30pm 8:00pm
Francis Scott Key Annex Discussion on Temporary Uses
Pavement to Parks Community Meeting
This is the second in a series of three meetings about temporary improvements to the Francis Scott Key
Annex yard. Join San Francisco Planning Departments Pavement to Parks Program and the San Francisco
Unified School District to share your thoughts on temporary improvements to this site and build on ideas
generated at the meeting held on March 19th. The planning process will include a series of three community
meetings from ideation to design.
Francis Scott Key Annex | 1351 42nd Avenue and Judah Street

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Discover Your District

Irish Dancing with Whelan-Kennelly Academy

Annual Chinese New Year Parade

Discover Your District

Soda Bread Lessons at Andytown
Coffee Roasters

Honoring retiring SPFD Deputy Chief, Lyn Tomioka

along with Police Chief Greg Suhr

Womens Conference at
San Francisco State University
Annual Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center
Film Festival

Out and About

Annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Assembly

at Abraham Lincoln High School
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March 2015