May 2015

Supervisor Katy Tang

Sunset

Parkside

Message from the Supervisor

Support Our Schools

ecently, I announced that our office will once again provide grants to all Sunset District
public schools to support their efforts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math
(STEAM). Combined with last years allocation, our nine District 4 public schools are receiving
$10,000 each to meet their STEAM needs. The funding our office provided serves as a challenge
grant in anticipation of the San Francisco Unified School Districts (SFUSD) SparkLearning
Technology Fundraising Campaign, which will be launched in early May.

The SparkLearning campaign allows the community to invest in new ways of integrating technology and computer science into the school day to personalize learning. SFUSD is partnering with San Francisco based crowdfunding organization, Tilt, to build and manage the central campaign platform that will eventually support every
school site in fundraising for the technology needs and goals at their site. Several District 4 schools will be joining
schools across the city for the initial pilot phase.
We encourage the community to match or exceed the grants my office has provided and support our schools
STEAM needs! To find out more information and to donate when the sites go live, visit http://www.sfusd.edu/en/
about-sfusd/invest-in-sfusd-schools.html.

Mayor Holds Forum on Budget and Neighborhood Priorities

ayor Edwin Lee and I co-hosted a gathering of community stakeholders in the Sunset District to discuss budget and neighborhood priorities for District 4 residents. Stakeholders representing Sunset District organizations, businesses and neighborhood groups discussed priorities around affordable housing, public and transportation safety, and community development. If you would like to share your budget priorities with our office, please
contact me at Katy.Tang@sfgov.org.
The Mayors Office is currently reviewing budget requests submitted by city departments. His office will then submit the Mayors citywide budget proposal to the Board of Supervisors for review by June 1st. The Budget Committee of the Board of Supervisors, on which I serve as Vice Chair, will then hold a series of public hearings over several
weeks in June to make further changes to the Mayors budget proposal. The public will have the opportunity to
comment on the budget at a public hearing scheduled for Friday, June 19th starting at 10:00am. in the Board
Chamber (Room 250) of City Hall. Public comment will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. After public
comment has been held, the Budget Committee will make final changes to the proposed budget. The full Board of
Supervisors will then formally adopt the new two-year budget prior to August 1st. For more information on the
budget process, visit http://www.sfmayor.org/index.aspx?page=880.

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Bike to Work Day is May 14th!

ike to Work Day is coming up this year on May

14th. Our office and the San Francisco Bicycle
Coalition invites you to join us in a group ride downtown. We will be departing from Elevation Bike Co.
(2648 Judah St. at 32nd Ave.) at 7:30am. Since its
inception in 1994, Bike to Work Day has grown in size
and scope every year as more residents embrace biking
as a healthy, affordable and environmentally-friendly
way to travel to work. For more information on the
variety of events occurring that day, visit http://www.
sfbike.org/bike-to-work-day/. I look forward to riding with you!
Bike to Work Day 2014

May is Small Business Month in San Francisco

ay is Small Business Month, and there are many opportunities for residents to get out and support our local businesses.
There are also many opportunities for small business owners to connect with resources and make improvements to
their business.
Small Business Week Events
On Monday, May 18th, attend Flavors of San Francisco from 5:30pm 8:30pm at City View at Metreon, located at 135
4th Street, 4th Floor. This gala to kick-off San Francisco Small Business Week (May 16th May 23rd), and will feature
sample foods from over San Franciscos local restaurants, bars and food entrepreneurs. In addition to a great networking
opportunity, Flavors of San Francisco will also have plenty of resources and experts on hand to answer your small business
questions.
Small Business Week also features a week full of free classes such as How to Build a Fearless Brand and Promoting Your
Business Online. Sign up at www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/events/.

On Saturday May 23rd, sidewalk sales will happen across the city from 9am 6pm. In the Sunset District, look for sidewalk
sales on Noriega Street between 37th to 48th Avenues.
Awning Fee Waivers for Small Business Month in May
Last year, the Board of Supervisors passed legislation I authored to
waive permit fees for store awning replacements and storefront lighting installations during the month of May each year. Permits for awning replacements can often cost up to a couple hundred dollars just
on the permit fee alone.
Please note that small business owners need only apply for the permits in May the work does not have to be completed before the
end of the month. For more information on how to apply for an awning replacement permit, please visit http://www.sfbos.org/index.
aspx?page=17478.

Recap on Neighborhood Events

Front Yard Ambassadors Program Planting Day

ur offices Front Yard Ambassadors Program has been a popular and successful
program since its beginning in 2014. Our third neighborhood planting day was
held on Saturday, April 18th. Participating residents and volunteers celebrated a job
well-done with a pot-luck after the planting. Our office would like to thank the San
Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and Friends of the Urban Forest
(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 is removed from the sewer system each year. Since our first planting day last March, we have installed 35 new front yard gardens. We have removed
1,928 square feet of concrete from the Sunset District and are diverting over 35,000
gallons of stormwater from our sewer systems annually as a result. For more information about the Front Yard Ambassadors Program, visit www.sfbos.org/FrontYardAmbassadors.

Discover Your District April Recap and May Events

Christina shared great organizing resources

n April, we learned some helpful tips on organizing and how an organized space
helps promote more productivity from Christina Ardemis, expert organizer with
over 25 years of experience. We also learned about how to read the needs of your
garden based on which weeds like to grow in it and how to utilize garden weeds to
beautify our community garden with Far Out West Dune Community Garden.
This month, create a custom succulent planter to take home to your mother or a
special woman in your life for Mothers Day with Establish owner and artist, Erica
Maver. Then enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the San Francisco Zoo by bicycle
and learn bicycle safety tips before the crowds come in. There will also be a short
ride organized by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition that will lead participants
from Andytown to the Zoo event, highlighting transportation safety improvements
along the way!
Saturday May 2, 2015 (10:00am 12:00pm)
Establish | 3811 Noriega St. and 45th Ave.
Create a Personalized Succulent Planter for Mothers Day with Supervisor Tang
and Establish
Create a custom succulent planter to take home to your mother or someone special
in your life with Establish owner and artist, Erica Maver. ($15; Limit 40)
Register Here: http://goo.gl/dVKeCL
Visit Establish at www.establishsf.com

A beautiful day at Far Out West Garden

Chard and kale grow well at Far Out West Garden

Sunday May 3, 2015 (8:30am 10:00am)

San Francisco Zoo | Sloat Boulevard at the Great Highway
Join Supervisor Tang and the San Francisco Bike Coalition on a Zoo Bike About
Enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the Zoo by bicycle and learn bicycle safety
tips before the crowds come in. ($18 for Zoo members, $23 for non-Zoo members;
Limit 40)
*Note: The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be leading a short ride from Andytown (3655 Lawton St. and 43rd Ave.) to the Zoo event to highlight recent transportation safety improvements along the way. Participants will be leaving Andytown
at 7:50am.
Register Here: http://goo.gl/E5Mpjd
Visit the SF Zoo at http://www.sfzoo.org/learn/family-programs.htm

Legislative Update
Protecting Our Animals

n April, the Board of Supervisors passed legislation I sponsored that prohibits the
performance of wild and exotic animals for public entertainment or amusement in
San Francisco. Physical force and abuse are commonplace when training circus and
other performing animals. This often results in physical injury, and in extreme cases,
death. Chronic stress and trauma also have damaging effects on the physical and
psychological health of performing animals. Existing laws do not adequately protect
wild and exotic animals from conditions they are subject to when involved in animal
shows, and animal welfare laws are difficult to enforce when travelling shows move
between jurisdictions.
The Board of Supervisors also passed a resolution I introduced supporting Senate Bill 716, authored by Senator Ricardo Lara of Southeast Los Angeles County.
If passed, it will prohibit training or disciplining elephants using abusive methods
such as restraints, food and water deprivation, physical punishment, or the use of a
bullhook, among other methods. The bullhook is a 2-3 foot long bludgeoning device with an attached hook that is used to beat, hit, and poke animals, often on very
sensitive parts of their bodies.

Clean Water State Revolving Funds

also introduced legislation with Mayor Edwin Lee that would allow our San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to apply for financing from the Clean
Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The CWSRF offers a low-interest financing
option for Wastewater Capital Improvements. After the State Water Resources Control Board made favorable changes to the rates and terms of the CWSRF in 2014, using
the CWSRF could result in significant ratepayer savings. For example, every $100 million financed with a CWSRF loan could result in $2 million annual savings over the life
of the loan. The first potential pilot project to benefit from the loan would be the Lake
Merced/Holloway Green Infrastructure Project.

Streamlining the Small Business Permitting Process

requested a hearing on the Controllers report regarding streamlining of the permitting process for restaurants. The hearing will
also address next steps to address permitting challenges for businesses and opportunities to improve the customer experience for
small business owners. I look forward to working with our small
business community and City departments such as the Office of
Economic and Workforce Development, the Office of Small Business, the Controller, the Planning Department, and the Department of Building Inspection on this effort.

Francis Scott Key Annex - Pavement to Parks Meeting May 14th

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 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. At this meeting, residents, neighborhood groups, and
community leaders shared great ideas from retaining the well-used basketball courts to
expanding community garden space.
The second community meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14th at 6:30pm in
the Sunset Elementary School cafeteria, located at 1920 41st Avenue and Ortega
Street. A total of three meetings will be held through the Planning Departments Pavement to Parks program. For more information about this project, visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/fsk_school_site.html. To view a visual map of ideas generated at
our first meeting, visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/docs/FSK_Activity%20
Map_2015.03.19.pdf.
Since the first meeting, SFUSD completed the repainting of the building on site, removing an eyesore from our community and demonstrating their commitment to improving
the space for our residents. Our office is very thankful to SFUSD for their dedication to
the project.

FSK Annex before

FSK Annex after re-painting

If you would like to share your ideas for the space, please contact our office at (415) 554-7460,
email ashley.summers@sfgov.org, or attend the May 14th meeting.

Idea Map from March 19th meeting

District 4 Resident Highlight: Amanda Gormley

Walks 7 Miles to Work Every Week

n April, our office participated in Walk to Work Day, an annual

event that encourages people to walk just 15 minutes of their daily
commute. As inspiring as the event is for many of us, we were excited
when we heard from Amanda Gormley, a Sunset District resident
who recently shared her amazing story with our office. Please read on
to learn more about Amandas incredible dedication to making walking part of her life.
Years ago I promised myself that I would walk the Santiago de Compostela, a
500-mile pilgrimage across Spain. As it tends to do, life and all that goes with it
seemed to push that promise further and further away. An illness last year made
me realize that I needed to start walking toward the Camino and so I did, one step
at a time.

My walk is 7 miles and takes about two hours. I leave home just before 6 a.m. and
walk up Judah from the Outer Sunset. I travel up and over Parnassus, up Stanyan
and then climb 17th Street. I descend 17th Street to Market and then walk along
Market to Spear and Howard. My walk home is the reverse. Every three months
I calculate my mileage and then convert the miles onto a map of the Camino. Last
week I would have entered Burgos, almost one-third of the way to Santiago de Compostela.
There are so many benefits of walking to work. The feeling of achievement, the wonderful cityscapes, sunrises and sunsets, the historic buildings and
architecture, the changing neighborhoods and new businesses all remind me just how beautiful this City is!
We hope Amandas story inspires our residents that walking can be part of your daily life, no matter where you live in San
Francisco. You can walk to shop, walk with your children to school, or, like Amanda, walk to work one or more days per week!
Learn more about Walk to Work Day at www.walksf.org.

Stern Grove Festivals 78th Season Lineup and Summer Job Information
The 78th season Stern Grove Festival begins June 14th with a performance by the one and only Doobie Brothers! This free
concert is completely open to the public and will be held each Sunday at 2:00pm throughout the summer, concluding on August 16th. This season features a multitude of artists spanning genres of music, including Randy Newman (June 28th), the
San Francisco Symphony (July 5th), and Talib Kweli (August 16th).
The Stern Grove Festivals admission-free performances began in 1938, shortly after the grove was donated to the City by
Rosalie Stern, husband of local civic leader Sigmund Stern. Since then, Stern Grove has undergone numerous changes, including a renovation of the amphitheater, which houses a stage and bleacher seating, and is surrounded by eucalyptus, fir, and
redwood trees.
The Stern Grove Festival Association is currently hiring for various jobs this festival season, which you can find online here:
http://www.sterngrove.org/home/about/jobs.
Come out and enjoy a wonderful performance inside Stern Grove! To view the full summer concert series schedule, visit:
www.sterngrove.org.

SFPUC Wastewater Treatment Plant Tours for SF

ave you ever wondered what happens to the dirty water

from your shower, laundry and toilet after it goes down
the drain? The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
(SFPUC) offers FREE tours for San Francisco residents two
Saturdays each month at 10am. The tours showcase the work
to protect the bay and ocean, and the environmentally-conscious work to manage resources. You will learn how you can
help protect your community and environment, from greaserecycling to what you can/cannot flush down the toilet! The
two-hour tours are offered at both the Oceanside Wastewater Treatment Plant (2nd Saturday) and the Southeast
Wastewater Treatment Plant (4th Saturday). The tours are
available for groups of up to 30 people and engaging and interactive for ages 10 to 100.

Oceanside Wastewater Treatment Plant by the SF Zoo

If you would like to sign up for a tour, please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/san-francisco-water-power-sewer-sf-public-utilities-commission-3260970114. If you would like to do a group tour sign-up, you may submit a group tour request form
(http://www.sfwater.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3207), preferably two weeks in advance. For more tour
information, please visit http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=95 or email wastewatertour@sfwater.org.

Presidio Parklands Project Workshop in the Sunset District

or two centuries the Presidio was a military post. Rising proudly above San Francisco Bay, it was long considered the defender
of the Golden Gate. Today, the 1,500-acre Presidio is a new kind of national park a place of
natural beauty, a site of great historic significance, and a unique public resource.
A portion of the elevated highway that cut
through the Presidio for seven decades on its
path to the Golden Gate Bridge is being replaced with an at-grade roadway hidden from
public view by discrete tunnels. This creates
a singular opportunity to establish a magnificent 13-acre landscape that integrates the San
Francisco Bay waterfront with the Presidios
historic core. Once completed, park visitors
will enjoy an unparalleled experience of the
Golden Gate.

The New Presidio Parklands Project is a major step in the Presidios ongoing transformation into a welcoming public destination that delights locals as well as visitors from around the world. If you want to share your thoughts about the project, please
attend their free community workshops to talk directly with the project team, give feedback and review designs. The Sunset
Neighborhood workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 6pm 8pm at Ortega Library, located at 3223 Ortega
Street and 39th Avenue. Chinese interpretation will be provided in the workshop. If you have any questions about the workshop or the New Presidio Parkland Project, please email newparklands@presidiotrust.gov or call (415) 561-2122.

The Garden Project is Hiring for the Summer!

he Garden Project oversees a paid, environmentally-based job program for San Francisco residents between the ages of 14
18 called The Earth Stewards. The Garden Projects mission is to empower young adults through environmentally-based
job training and life skills programming, while transforming the urban environment. If you are a current SFUSD high school
student, The Garden Project is accepting applications for the 2015 Earth Stewards Summer Program. For more information
and to access the application, visit http://www.gardenproject.org/.

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 6:00pm 8:30pm 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/2015-spring-gala/.

May is Building Safety Month

Brown-Bag Discussions on Building-Related Safety Topics

oin Department of Building Inspection, SF Fire Department, Department of Emergency Management, and the SF Public
Utilities Commission for lively discussions to learn how you can prepare and protect your home, family and business.
There will be workshops on housing/fire (May 6th), earthquake preparedness (May 11th), water (May 21st) and solar (May
27th). All workshops are offered during the lunch hour near the Civic Center. For more information, please visit http://sfdbi.
org/buildingsafetymonth.

Merchant Spotlight: Cheespud

s the name suggests, Cheespud refers to cheese and spud, two classic food
bases that everyone loves. This idea began when one of the owners, Ming,
was juggling a busy work schedule. He was tired of getting ordinary fast food
and wanted to create something new and innovative, with more flexibility for
customers to choose and enjoy hiqh-quality and convenient food.
Cheespud opened on April 11th on Irving Street and is excited to serve the
neighbors in the Sunset District. With a base of spud and cheese, you may mix
and match your own topping combinations of freshly cooked seafood, meat
and veggies. You may also try The Club (bacon, smoked ham, chicken breast,
broccoli, pineapples, corns, egg, sour cream), or their Beefy Beefy (beef steak,
bacon, mushrooms, corns, onions, sour cream). Cheespud is dedicated to creating a whole new dining experience for all generations. So the next time you are
looking for new and tasty food, make sure to stop by and check out Cheespud!
Cheespud
2154 Irving Street and 23rd Avenue
Monday Sunday 11:00am- 10:00pm
(415) 530-2913
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cheespud-san-francisco

Photo: Carmen Y. (Yelp)

Mays 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.
Micki (A370060): Micki is a delightful and charming curly tailed 4 year old Chihuahua who
loves walks and cuddling. She is a happy and social dog who may do well in a family with kids,
dogs, and maybe even cats! Come meet Micki to see if she is a good fit.
Miss Bigelow (A368167): Miss Bigelow is a 3 year old domestic
longhair cat who is incredibly loving. She was abandoned by her
people when they moved away without her. She is a good-natured,
sweet and beautiful cat who would love to find her forever home
with you!
Marshmallow (A361403): Marshmallow lives up to his name he
is soft and very sweet! Hes a sociable, good-natured and really fun
bun. He was found abandoned in a box, but that has not dampened his spirit. Come find out if
Marshmallow can be your sweet bunny forever friend!

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

Aprils Distaster Tip: Practice Your Disaster Plan

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.
Having a disaster plan is crucial for emergency preparedness. Before disaster strikes, develop a family disaster plan for a fire,
earthquake, or other disaster. Include plans for stockpiling disaster supplies, protecting your home, keeping in touch with
family members, and making decisions for when to shelter at home or evacuate.
Once you have developed your plan, you need to train your family to manage disasters by practicing and conducting family
disaster drills. Practicing your disaster plan improves your skills, increases your speed, and puts you in control of your preparedness. This is especially important for households with children. Periodically, your family disaster plan should be revised
and reviewed. Also, you should test your fire alarms, and test and recharge your fire extinguisher. Disaster supplies should be
replaced and updated. If you would like to know more about how to make a disaster plan and practice it with your family,
please visit http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family.

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.
NERT Classes cover topics including: earthquake awareness, preparedness, hazard mitigation, types of fire, hazardous materials, utilities shut-offs, terrorism awareness, disaster medicine, light search and rescue, emergency team organization, disaster psychology, and hands-on application.
Upcoming NERT Trainings
Register at http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024
Haight Ashbury | The Urban School | 1563 Page St.
May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10 | 6:30pm 10:00pm
Noe Valley | Holy Innocents Church | 455 Fair Oaks St.
May 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6:30pm 10:00pm

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Upcoming Events
May 1st and 2nd | Friday (4:00pm 10:00pm) and Saturday (11:00am 4:00pm and 6:30pm 9:00pm)
St. Gabriel School Carnival
The St. Gabriel School Carnival is an annual tradition that is filled with family fun.
There will be barbeque, carnival rides, raffles and a merchant marketplace.
St. Gabriel School | 2550 41st Avenue and Ulloa Street
Visit http://new.sgsparents.com/carnival.html to purchase food and drink tickets,
bid on silent auction items, and more!
May 2 | Saturday | 10:00am 12:00pm
Create a Personalized Succulent Planter for Mothers Day with Supervisor Tang and Establish
A Discover Your District Event
Create a custom succulent planter to take home to your mother or someone special in your life
with Establish owner and artist, Erica Maver. ($15; Limit 40).
Establish | 3811 Noriega Street and 45th Avenue
(415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/dVKeCL
May 2 | Saturday | 2:00 3:30pm
Author Reading: Lorri Ungarretti
Sunset historian Lorri Ungaretti will introduce her new book, Legendary Locals of San Franciscos
Richmond, Sunset, and Golden Gate Park, featuring interesting stories and photos of the famous,
infamous, and unsung heroes of these neighborhoods.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
May 2 | Saturday | 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.
May 3 | Sunday | 8:30am 10:00am
Join Supervisor Tang and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition on a Zoo Bike About
A Discover Your District Event
Enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the Zoo by bicycle and learn bicycle safety tips
before the crowds come in. ($18 for Zoo members, $23 for non-Zoo members; Limit 40).
San Francisco Zoo | Sloat Boulevard and the Great Highway
(415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/E5Mpjd
May 7 | 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
May 9 | Saturday | 2:00 3:30pm
Chinese Brush Painting
Join the library for a hands-on brush painting workshop. Asian Art Museum docent and artist Pauline will demonstrate how to paint simple fish, flowers, fruits, and the zodiac sheep; participants learn to make a
pictorial good-luck-banner to take home. Suitable for age 10+ and adults.
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
May 10 | Sunday | 10:00am 4:00pm
Free Admission for Moms to San Francisco Zoo on Mothers Day
Join Betty Jean the Bongo (African antelope) and her calf Pence as the Zoo celebrates Mothers Day 2015. The Zoo
also will host Baby Loves Disco, a daytime disco party for kids in the Elinor Friend Playground from 11 am to 3 pm.
Lots of other activities will happen on Moms special Day at the Zoo including face painting, animation video making and a mini-soccer obstacle course, all free with admission.
San Francisco Zoo | Sloat Boulevard and the Great Highway
For more information, please visit www.sfzoo.org/mothersday2015
May 10 | Sunday | 1:00pm 4:00pm
Bay Area Bikemobile
Has your bike been making strange sounds? Got flat tires? Faulty brakes? The Bay Area BikeMobile
will be at the library for free help with fixing your bike and replacing parts like chains, seats, and tires.
Learn more about your bike too! Youth will be prioritized.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
May 12 | 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
May 12 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:30pm
Kusuduma: Origami Flower Craft
With Vicky Mihara Avery
Fold six paper flowers and assemble them together to form a pretty flower cube. Ages 12 and older.
Sign up starting April 28th by calling (415) 355-5770 or emailing psimgr@sfpl.org.
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
May 14 | Thursday | 7:30am
21st Annual Bike to Work Day with Supervisor Tang
Pledge to ride on Bike to Work Day and join more than 62,000 Bay Area residents who use a
bicycle as their primary means of getting to work every day. Meet Supervisor Tang at
Elevation Bike Co. to join her commuter convoy on their ride downtown.
Elevation Bike Co. | 2648 Judah Street and 32nd Avenue
Register to join Supervisor Tangs Commuter Convoy here: http://goo.gl/34edtA
May 14 | Thursday | 5:00pm 7:00pm
Family and Community Info Session on SFUSDs New Assessment System
Join SFUSD for a Smarter Balanced Parent Series Meeting. Talk with representatives from the English, Math, and
Educational Technology departments in a hands-on workshop about the new assessment system.
Civic Center Auditorium | 727 Golden Gate Avenue and Franklin Street
Please contact the Achievement Assessment Office at 415-241-6400 or email at aao@sfusd.edu for more information.
May 14 | Thursday | 6:30pm 8:00pm
Francis Scott Key Annex Yard 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.
Sunset Elementary School (cafeteria)| 1920 41st Avenue and Ortega Street
For more information, call our office at (415) 554-7460

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Upcoming Events
May 16 | Saturday | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Exhibit Runs May 16 - June 26
The Great Highway Gallery Summer Exhibition: Mooka by Yasmina Dedijer-Small
The Great Highway Gallery is pleased to announce its first summer exhibition Mooka, featuring work by artist
Yasmina Dedijer-Small. On view from May 16 June 26, the exhibition will include gauche and ink paintings. The
opening reception will be held on May 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Great Highway Gallery | 3649 Lawton Street and 43rd Avenue
For more information, visit http://www.thegreathighway.com/mooka/
May 16 | Saturday | 10:30am 11:30am
Dog Days: Senior Dogs
Learn more about your special senior dog: this one-hour session offers fun and easy ways to gently provide your
dogs with physical and mental stimulation in their senior years. People only; please leave your pets at home.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
May 19 | Tuesday | 7:00pm
Taraval Police Station Community Meeting
Come listen to the Captains update and hear public safety news from around the community. To sign up for Taraval Stations newsletter, email SFPDTaravalStation@sfgov.org.
Taraval Police Station Community Room | 2345 24th Avenue and Taraval Street
For more information: www.sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=858
May 20 | Wednesday | 6:00pm 8:00pm
New Presidio Parklands Project Community Meeting
Lend your ideas and help design 13 acres of new national parkland at the Presidio, currently being built over Highway 101. The new site will serve as a starting point for visitors to explore the Presidio. Come to share what you
think the site should look like at this community roundtable discussion.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information visit www.presidio.gov or call (415) 564-2122
May 28 | Thursday | 6:00pm 7:30pm
Swell Bicycles Fix-It Workshop
Join staff from Swell Bicycles as they give an intro to bike maintenance. Bring your bike along for the ride!
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
May 28 | 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
May 29 | Friday | Time TBD
Golden State Warrior Visit
A professional basketball player will visit the library: stay tuned for more information!
Call the Ortega Library for an update at (415) 355-5700.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
June 3 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 7:30pm
Community Meeting on Sunday Streets Great Highway
This year, Sunday Streets Great Highway will be held on Sunday, June 14th. Please attend if you would like to share
concerns or ideas on how to improve Sunday Streets for everyone.
Ortega Branch Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
RSVP for the meeting here: http://goo.gl/9ruIT6

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Annual Sunset Youth

Services Benefit

Walk to Work Day

Front Yard Ambassadors

Planting Day

Out and About

April 2015

Boat Playground Restroom

Community Event

Womens Conference at
San Francisco
University
Discover
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District
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Far Out West Garden

Bike & Roll to School at Ulloa and

Robert Louis Stevenson Schools

Annual Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center

Film Festival

Resilient Sunset
Disaster Preparedness
Planning Meeting

Out and About

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March 2015