July 2015

Supervisor Katy Tang

Sunset

Parkside

Message from the Supervisor

Budget Highlights - FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017

uoyed by increasing revenue and strong economic times, Mayor Edwin Lee presented a
budget on June 1st that provided funds for increased public services addressing issues such
as affordability, public safety, livability, the social safety net, and long-term financial sustainability. The budget for the City for FY 2015-2016 and FY 2016-2017 is $8.92 and $8.96 billion,
respectively.

Following the Mayors budget announcement, the Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Committee held hearings with all city departments. As Vice Chair of the Budget Committee, I have worked to ensure
that Sunset District and citywide priorities are adequately funded.
During this budget season, we were able to secure funding for resources that address safety, maintenance and
beautification, economic development, and families in the Sunset District. For our youth, the City continues to
invest in afterschool and at-risk youth programs in District 4. To keep our district clean and green, our office successfully advocated for additional funding for maintenance of Sunset Boulevard, continuation of our Front Yard
Ambassadors Program, work towards installing a restroom at the Boat Playground at 45th Ave & Lincoln Way,
and staffing for the Citys Pavement to Parks program. We are also excited to announce that we secured funding for new public art installations along Great Highway, as an effort to bring more arts resources to our district.
The budget will also include funding for new wayfinding signage throughout Lincoln Way for better information
on accessing Golden Gate Park. To continue our support for new and existing small businesses in our neighborhood, the budget includes funding to the Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) for business
attraction and retention efforts. This year, our office launched an effort to develop a district-specific emergency
preparedness plan, called Resilient Sunset, and we are pleased to see that the budget also includes funding to
support us in this work.
I also worked with my colleagues to invest in citywide priorities that support seniors, immigrant communities,
families, public safety and small businesses. For our seniors, the City will continue to fund food security initiatives
such as home-delivered grocery programs and congregate lunch meals. Our office also initiated an idea to pilot a
shared housing program for seniors in the Sunset District that takes advantage of existing housing stock, and will
be working with the Mayors Office of Housing & Community Development (MOHCD) on this effort with the
funding we received for this. Immigrant communities will benefit from additional staffing at the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA), which will result in increased resources for translation and interpretation work so that everyone from all backgrounds can access city services. Finally, our office successfully advocated
for additional staffing at the Department of Public Health (DPH) to support anti-human trafficking efforts and in
OEWD to facilitate the permitting process for restaurants as part of the Small Business Acceleration Team. The
final budget will be voted on at the Board of Supervisors and must be approved by Mayor Lee by August 1st. I want
to thank all of the community leaders, organizations and stakeholders for working with us to ensure that residents
of the Sunset District and the city will continue to receive the services they need.
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Neighborhood Job Fair for Youth in the Sunset District

ur office was proud to once again co-host the second annual Neighborhood
Job Fair for Youth in the Sunset District. The job fair gives youth who either
live or attend school in District 4 the ability to work in a paid internship over the
summer with a Sunset District local business.
On June 8th, our office joined community partners, youth and several local businesses at Sunset Recreation Center for the job fair. Youth who applied through
the Mayors Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) were given
the opportunity to interview with several of the businesses. For many of the participants, it was the first time that they had been in an interview situation. Our
office would like to thank the following businesses for participating in this effort
by providing work and learning opportunities for our youth this summer:

Adapt Clothing (2801 Judah St.)

Allstate Insurance (2225 Taraval St.)
Cal Insurance (2311 Taraval St.)
Eagle Pizzeria (1712 Taraval St.)
Great Highway Gallery (3649 Lawton St.)
Honey Hive Gallery (4117 Judah St.)
Irving Pizza (1825 Irving St.)
Java Beach Caf (1396 La Playa St.)

Our office looks forward to bringing the Neighborhood Job Fair back to the Sunset District and continuing to bring opportunities for youth employment at our
small businesses. We would like to thank United Way Bay Area, MYEEP, Community Youth Center, and all of the small businesses that make this effort possible.

Housing Bond Measure

ll members of the Board of Supervisors, along with Mayor Lee,

are co-sponsoring a $310,000,000 affordable housing general
obligation bond measure. Residents will have the opportunity to
weigh in on this measure this November, pending further action at
the Board of Supervisors. The bond, which will not increase property
taxes, is designed to support low-income housing projects, public
housing, and middle-income housing programs such as the Down
Payment Assistance Loan Program and the Teacher Next Door program. The last time voters successfully passed an affordable housing
bond measure was in 1996. The City is making an investment of $2.8
billion over the next 20 years to support affordable housing development and programs. However, almost all of the investment is limited to serving individuals and families of certain income levels given
restrictions placed through Federal grants and subsidies. I agreed
to co-sponsor this housing bond measure on the condition that we
make additional investments in San Franciscos middle class. Federal grants and subsidies that flow to San Francisco do not
support much of our middle class. I see this bond measure as a great first step in doing so.

Recap on Neighborhood Events

Discover Your District Recap and Upcoming Events

n June, we had a great time learning hatha yoga at Aqua Surf Shops new location (3847 Judah St & 44th Ave) taught by Sarah Pascual. Dont worry if you
missed this event Aqua Surf offers yoga classes on Mondays at 6:30 7:45pm and
Wednesdays at 7:15 8:30pm.
We also enjoyed learning how to record video and music with the youth of Sunset
Youth Services (SYS). Participants showed their enthusiasm in the workshop by
recording video and music with great energy and creativity.
This month, we are going to learn how to screen print t-shirts with San Franpsycho and about what edibles grow in the Outer Sunset from experts at Sloat
Garden Center. Hope you will join us for these upcoming DYD events!
Sunday July 12, 2015 (10:00am 12:00pm)
San Franpsycho | 3830 Noriega St. and 45th Ave.
Learn How to Screen Print T-Shirts with San Franpsycho and
Supervisor Tang
San Franpsycho is known for their unique designs and stylish fashions. Learn how
they take their ideas from paper to print, and take home a t-shirt of your own!
(Limit 15; $10)
Register Here: http://goo.gl/GZ4LjC
Visit San Franpsycho at www.sanfranpsycho.com
Sunday July 26, 2015 (10:30am 12:00pm)
Sloat Garden Center | 2700 Sloat Blvd. and 46th Ave.
Join Supervisor Tang for a Lesson on What Edibles Grow in the Outer Sunset
from Experts at Sloat Garden Center
Dont let the Sunset fog stop you from growing delicious and fresh food. Learn
about what edibles grow well in the Sunset, what companion plants to plant
alongside your edibles, how to amend the soil, and tips on care and fertilizer. Participants will receive a 10% discount card good at any Sloat Garden Center. ($10
for non-members of Sloat Rewards Program, $5 for members; Limit 20)
Register Here: http://goo.gl/R6bBeC
Visit Sloat Garden Center at www.sloatgardens.com

Taraval Police Station Volunteer Recognition

By: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern

Our office would like to extend our gratitude to dedicated resident volunteers who
have worked alongside the Taraval Police Station. On June 16, during the Taraval Station monthly community meeting, Taraval Station officers honored Mary Mahakian,
Dorothy Svihovec, Connie Jouganatos and Spiro Jouganatos for their over 17 years
of dedicated service in working closely with the Taraval Station and with residents.
Through their work, the monthly Captains meeting is always a packed event with
resourceful information provided to neighbors. Awards were presented by the new
Taraval Station Captain Denise Flaherty. Thank you for your extended services and
great contributions to our community!

Francis Scott Key Annex Yard - Pavement to Parks Meeting

n March and again in May, nearly 100 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, located at 1351 42nd Avenue. The Planning Departments Pavement to Parks program works directly with a
community to implement temporary and easily reversible design interventions and is a way to test the communitys ideas and vision in
the public realm.
During meeting #1, we focused on discussing improvements that can
be made to the yard surrounding the building. Participants were instructed to dream big, and at this meeting, residents, neighborhood
groups, and community leaders shared great ideas from retaining the
well-used basketball courts to expanding community garden space.
During meeting #2, participants were instructed to create a draft
design of the space, using markers, clay, paper and other materials.
Groups of six or more created their dream yard. Most of the tables
included green space, play areas for children, and gathering space for
neighbors.
Planning Department staff and Perkins + Will designers took all of the information from both community meetings and are
crafting a draft design to present to the community during the third meeting. The third community meeting will be held on
Wednesday, July 29th at 6:30pm at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, located at 1399 43rd Avenue and Judah Street. At
this meeting, participants will be able to share their feedback on the draft design.
Following the third meeting, the Planning Department will be working with our office on a timeline for implementing these
improvements. In order to care for the space, we are working directly with community members on becoming stewards
of the new yard after it is complete. For more information about this project, visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/
fsk_school_site.html.
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.
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 July 29th meeting.

Department of Child Support Services is Here to Help

he San Francisco Department of Child Support Services have been helping families with child support matters for over
30 years. They empower parents to provide economic support for their children by furnishing child support services in
the form of location of parents, establishment of paternity and support obligations, and enforcement of support obligations
thereby contributing to the well-being of families and children.
Their vision is to ensure that all children receive the financial and medical support they need from their parents to be healthy
and successful. Walk-in services are available at their main office, located at 617 Mission Street, Monday through Friday from
8am to 5pm, or at one of their satellite locations. For more information about their services and office locations. Please call
(415) 356-2754 or visit http://sfgov.org/dcss/.

Save the Date: Autumn Moon Festival

on September 12th

e are excited to announce that the Annual Sunset District Autumn Moon Festival is returning this year and will take place on
Saturday, September 12th on Irving Street between 22nd and 25th
Avenue, from 10am to 3pm. We are hosting the event for the first time,
and are looking forward to your support and participation at this event.
Autumn Moon Festival celebrations have been held throughout Asia for
well over 1,000 years. This holiday is a time to reflect upon the bounty of
the summer harvest, the fullness of the moon, and the myth of the immortal moon Goddess, Chang-O, who lives in the moon. The Moon Festival
is often considered a Chinese Thanksgiving because of its celebration of
gratitude and inclusion of abundant food including the popular moon
cake. The Autumn Moon Festival will be a fun, family-friendly event
where attendees will have a taste of the cultural diversity of the Sunset
District. Please mark your calendar and be sure to participate in this great
event!
For more information about the Sunset Autumn Moon Festival, or to volunteer or sponsor the event please visit: http://www.sunsetdistrict.wix.
com/autumn-moon-festival or call us at (415) 554-7460.

Save the Date: Sunset Community

Festival on September 19th

or 20 years, residents of the Sunset District have enjoyed the Sunset Community Festival, a family tradition on the west side of
town. Our office extends a heartfelt thank you to the former Sunset
District Neighborhood Coalition (SDNC) and particularly Dawn and
Ron Steuckle, Co-Founders of Sunset Youth Services, for hosting this
wonderful event for the past two decades.
Our office is excited to announce that we will be carrying on this tradition by hosting the 21st year of this festival, and it will be held on
Saturday, September 19th at West Sunset Playground from 10am
to 4pm. We are honored to help shepherd this event into the next
phase, and look forward to bringing this well-loved event back to the
Sunset community this fall.
New for this year, the Sunset Community Festival will be partnering
with Sunset Mercantile. Sunset Mercantile vendors will pop-up at
West Sunset on September 19th for you to come and shop, taste and
enjoy many familiar Sunset District merchants, artisans and vendors.
If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring or participating in
the Sunset Festival, please visit http://sunsetdistrict.wix.com/sunsetfestival or contact our office at (415) 554-7460.

Friends of Sunset Rec - Giving the Gift of Time

ver the last year, neighbors living in the central Sunset near Sunset Recreation Center have formed the Sunset Neighborhood Watch. The group was
galvanized by an increase in car break-ins, theft, and other public safety issues
that concerned them. With the help of our office and SF SAFE, they formed an official neighborhood watch group and are now over 100 members strong.
One issue of importance to the group is the care and maintenance of the Sunset
Playground and Sunset Recreation Center. They formed a volunteer gardening
group, the Friends of Sunset Rec, to assist our Recreation and Park Department
staff in their work to maintain this popular destination for community seniors,
youth, children and toddlers, and their parents. On June 6th, seven neighbors
came out early in the morning to pull weeds and collect trash with the guidance of
the SFRPD grounds keeper, Daren Murphy.

Vi Huynh, who started Friends of Sunset Rec, had a few words to share: Overall,
the experience was exhausting (for me) but weve left with a real sense of accomplishment that we collectively improved the
Sunset Rec Center. I hope you can join us in volunteering in the future. A BIG thank you to Lee Trusty, Jan Trusty, Annie
Wong, David Takashima, Dinah Tom, Gladys Kupper, and others for their participation today. I now have a greater appreciation for SF Rec and Parks gardeners for what they do day-to-day.
There are four upcoming volunteer dates for those who would like to join. Saturdays on August 1, October 3, November 7,
December 5, from 9am 11am. The volunteer events will take place rain or shine. Volunteers can join for as long as they are
able. All skill levels welcome. Please bring gloves and gardening tools if available. Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and
dress in layers. Light refreshments provided. For more information, contact Vi Huynh at info@sunsetneighborhoodwatch.org
or call (415) 531-8062.

Phase 2 of the 19th Avenue Planted Median Project

By: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern

19

th Avenue links San Francisco with San Mateo County to the south
and Marin County to the North. This complex corridor, serving
both as a state highway and as a local urban arterial with multiple types
of adjoining land uses, must accommodate bus transit, auto traffic, and
non-motorized travel.

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) has developed and is working to implement the 19th Avenue Park Presidio
Neighborhood Transportation Plan in conjunction with partner agencies, including San Francisco Public Works and the community. A result
of collaborative community planning, the recommendations are aimed at
improving pedestrian crossing conditions, sidewalk conditions, and bus
and traffic operations. The 19th Avenue Median Improvement Project comes from a recommended element of the 19th Avenue
Park Presidio Neighborhood Transportation Plan.
The five-foot wide median was paved in concrete for its entire length between intersections. Phase I of the 19th Avenue Median Improvements Project, completed in December 2012, created 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, Phase II of the project will extend the median planting from Wawona Street to Eucalyptus Drive. Construction for Phase II is scheduled to start on the July 20, 2015. The work will be limited to Monday
through Thursday from 9am 3pm and Fridays from 9am 2pm. The construction duration is set at 90 days, but may be
completed sooner. For more information, please visit http://sfdpw.org/index.aspx?page=1160.

Third Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive

lthough it is the middle of summer vacation for students, our office is already planning to make back-to-school shopping
easier for Sunset District residents. We are once again partnering with
local Walgreens stores for our third annual Back-to-School Supply Drive to
provide school supplies for District 4 students and teachers.
The Back-to-School Supply Drive will begin Monday, July 20 and will continue through Friday, August 7th. Walgreens customers can donate school
supplies at the following locations:

2050 Irving Street (between 21st and 22nd Avenues)

1201 Taraval Street (between 22nd and 23rd Avenues)
3001 Taraval Street (between 40th and 41st Avenues)
1750 Noriega Street (between 24th and 25th Avenues)
2550 Ocean Avenue (between Junipero Serra Boulevard and 19th Avenue)

Look for a donation bin near the entrance, and contribute any of the following recommended items upon checkout:
Pencils (No.2/Lead)
Pencil Sharpeners
Erasers
Ballpoint Pens Binder Paper Folders/Binders
Rulers Glue Sticks Water-based Markers
Notebooks
Calculators
Crayons / Colored Pencils
Backpacks Scissors USB Flash Drives
We will provide information on when and where to pick up supplies in our August newsletter. The Supply Drive pick-up
date will most likely be Saturday, August 15. For any questions regarding the supply drive, please contact our office at (415)
554-7460 or email Ray.Law@sfgov.org.

Bay Area Bike Share Expanding

he Bay Area Bike Share is the regions bike sharing system intended to provide Bay Area
residents and visitors with an additional transportation option 24 hours a day. There
are currently 700 bikes and 70 stations located in five cities: San Francisco, Redwood City,
Mountain View, Palo Alto and San Jose. The program has been extremely successful and will
be expanding with an additional 7,000 bikes in San Francisco, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland
and San Jose. The program will roll out in phases, with installations of new stations scheduled throughout 2016 and 2017. For a map of the locations of bike share stations, visit: http://
suggest.bayareabikeshare.com/page/about.

SF Bicycle Coalition Offers Free Bike Safety Classes

By: Cesar Magdaleno, District 4 Intern

or more than 40 years, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has been promoting
bicycle transportation and advocating for a more bike-friendly city. Their work
includes providing tens of thousands of people with free bike safety workshovps
each year. The SF Bike Coalition offers a variety of educational courses for persons
of any age and level of bike-riding experience, so chances are that there is a class for
you. Available classes include Adult Learn to Ride, Traffic Skills 101, Youth and
Family Classes, Freedom from Training Wheels and more. Many of these courses provide participants with bicycles and helmets, and most importantly, all the
classes are FREE! For more information on registering for any of the San Francisco
Bicycle Coalitions bike workshops, please visit http://www.sfbike.org/resources/
urban-bicycling-workshops/.

Tracking Fireworks and Explosives in the Sunset District

e have been hearing from many residents about

the use of fireworks and explosives in the Sunset
District. This has been an ongoing issue for many neighbors, and we have been working with the Taraval Police
Station to address this. Unfortunately, the difficulty is
in catching the perpetrators while in the act. Our office
has created a document to track the locations and timing of fireworks and explosives in the Sunset District.
In doing so, we can identify locations and times that are
problematic, which will help the San Francisco Police
Department (SFPD) deploy appropriate resources. We
encourage neighbors to use this document http://sfbos.
org/index.aspx?page=18002 and to continue to contact
SFPDs non-emergency line at (415) 553-0123.

San Francisco Arts Commission Conducting Artist Displacement Survey

he San Francisco Arts Commission is trying to track the impact of the current affordability crisis on artists. If you are an artist facing displacement from your home, studio
or both, the Arts Commission needs to hear from you! The survey takes approximately
5 minutes to fill out. Your input will be an enormous help as the Arts Commission explores solutions to ensuring shared prosperity for artists with city and private partners.
You may access the online survey by visiting http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/
a07eb00f0zoi9ln81xp/start.

Community Challenge Grant Program Opens Fall Cycle

By: Cesar Magdaleno, District 4 Intern

tarting July 7, the San Francisco Community Challenge Grant Program (CCG) will begin accepting applications from
community groups and organizations for potential neighborhood beautification projects. The CCG provides funding to
various community groups, nonprofit organizations, and businesses throughout the city for the purpose of making physical
improvements in their communities. Working in collaboration with the Planning Department and the Office of Community
Investment & Infrastructure, the Fall 2015 grant cycle will make available $500,000 for potential grant projects.
The CCG seeks projects that promote community engagement and physical improvement of public spaces. Groups and
organizations that are awarded grants for their proposals must also contribute to the project in the form of cash, volunteer
labor, materials, supplies and/or services. Applications will be available online starting July 7, 2015 and will close on August
5, 2015. Awards will be announced in October. For more information, please contact Program Manager Lanita Henriquez by
phone at (415) 554-4830 or by email at lanita.henriquez@sfgov.org or visit http://sfgsa.org/index.aspx?page=4264.

Real Estate Expo

he Chinese Real Estate Association of America (CREAA) will be holding their annual Real Estate Expo on Saturday, July 11 from 11am 4pm at St. Anne of the
Sunset (850 Judah St.). Participants will learn how to create a path to homeownership
and build wealth through real estate. The expo is free and includes housing seminars,
consultations and giveaways. For more information, visit www.creaausa.org.

Merchant Spotlight: yogabeach

By: Everet Tom and Justin Lee, District 4 Interns

heck out the newly opened yogabeach! Bask in a heated eighty-degree studio and
partake in Vinyasa Flow Yoga to clear your mind and release your body from the
rigors of your day. Located just two blocks from San Franciscos Ocean Beach, yogabeach combines beach culture with yoga, inspired by the co-owners life-long relationship with the ocean, health and fitness.
Husband and wife team Derek and Emerald and their dynamic team of instructors will
be your guides through a transformative journey of movement, meditation and self- discovery. Yogabeach aims to provide members with a physically challenging experience
that provides the opportunity for positive change at every level and to deliver on their
promise that practitioners will leave sweaty and smiling!

Photo Credit: yogabeach

Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening and on Saturday and Sunday mornings,
yogabeach features donation based classes - the first to do so in the Sunset District.
Co-owner Derek stipulates that their intent is that cost should not be a barrier to
health and well-being. Participants are invited to donate whatever they can afford.
Yogabeach is honored and proud to serve their neighbors and community in the Sunset
and looks forward to doing so for years to come. Stop in sometime and namaste for
awhile!
yogabeach
4501 Irving Street (at 46th Avenue)
Hours depend on class schedule
Visit www.yogabeachsf.com for more information

Co-owners Derek and Emerald

Photo Credit: yogabeach

Mayor Lee Announces New Rush Hour Congestion Strategy

By: Armand Domalewski, District 4 Intern

ayor Edwin Lee announced a new rush hour congestion strategy that will deploy parking control officers Monday through Friday during morning rush
hour (7am to 9am) and afternoon rush hour (4:30pm to 6:30pm) in order to relieve
the congestion faced by drivers and transit riders. The strategy will include focused
intervention in these four areas: construction projects, double parking, delivery
trucks, and Dont Block the Box (blocking intersections with cars during heavy
traffic) enforcement violations.
Construction projects: Lane closures due to construction will be
evaluated by the City. Crews will be instructed to avoid obstructing
the right-of-way during rush hours, except when necessary for public
safety.
Double parking: The City will ramp up enforcement during rush hour, focusing on key transit corridors.
Delivery trucks: The City will focus on delivery trucks that block cars and bicycles.
Dont Block the Box: the City will increase the amount of parking control officers during afternoon rush hours to
handle Dont Block The Box (obstructing intersections) violations. They will focus on intersections leading to free
ways.
Key locations for enforcement include: South of Market, 3rd Street, 4th Street, 19th Avenue, Divisadero, Columbus, Fell
Street/Oak Street, Geary Boulevard, Geneva Avenue, Harrison Street, Mission Street, Pine Street/Bush Street, and Van Ness
Avenue. For more information, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ4gogDqNG8.

Julys Disaster
Tip: Fire Safety
By: Justin Lee, District 4 Intern
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.

id you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to
escape? The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to
identify and remove fire hazards. Sixty percent of house fire deaths occur in homes
with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire
escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Here are some fire safety
tips that will be helpful for you:

Clean up! Old shoes, clothes, and toys are often dumped in rooms. Make sure
they dont contribute to the fire
Decide on TWO fire escape plans and where to meet outside in case of fire
Keep fire extinguishers handy
Keep matches and lighters out of reach from children
Keep flammable items from anything that gets hot
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside bedrooms
Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on all level of your home
and sleeping areas
Test smoke alarms once a month, if theyre not working, change the batteries.
Quickly move to a fresh air location or when a carbon monoxide alarms sounds
Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on fire

By taking these steps, you can prevent a home fire and keep your family safe. For more details on how to prevent a home fire,
please visit: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/home-fire.

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 multifunctional 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
Fishermans Wharf | SF Maritime Museum | 900 Beach Street
July 7, 14, 21 | 8:30am 4:30pm
Marina | St. Mary of the Virgin | 2325 Union Street
July 27 and August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 6:30pm 10:00pm

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Upcoming Events
July 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
July 5 | Sunday | 11:00am 4:00pm
Learn to Ride with YBike with San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Learn to ride your bike with YBikes awesome instructors! Bikes and equipment will be provided.
You just bring your game face and a little determination. All ages welcome! (Free)
Main Post Parade Ground Presidio| Anza Avenue and Sheridan Avenue
For more information, please visit: http://www.sfbike.org/events/category/learn-to-ride/
July 7 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:30pm
Unique Derique
Beloved performer Unique Derique delights by clowning, dancing, and turning his body
into a drum set. His gently interactive performance is percussive, syncopated and dynamic!
For all ages. (Free)
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
July 8 | Wednesday | 3:00pm 5:30pm
Movies for Kids: The Wizard of Oz
Kansas girl Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked by a tornado into the magical land of Oz
in this much loved musical adaptation of L. Frank Baums classic novel. Rated G, 101 minutes. (Free)
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
July 8 | Wednesday | 7:00pm 8:30pm
Tissue Paper Flowers
Learn how to make tissue paper flowers! They are a colorful way to brighten up your home
and best of all - no water needed! Ages 13 and older. To register, please call 415-355-5770
or email psimgr@sfpl.org. (Free)
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
July 11 | Saturday | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Exhibit Runs July 11 through August 29th
Shorepound Lost & Found Art Exhibit
The Great Highway Gallery is pleased to announce its first summer exhibition Shorepound Lost and Found, featuring work by artist Mark Cunningham and Jonathan Steinberg. On view from July 11 August 29th , the exhibition
will feature assemblage from artist world champion bodysurfer Mark Cunninghams extensive scavenging from the
North Shore of Hawaii and will also include photography and an installation by artist Jonathan Steinberg.
The Great Highway Gallery | 3649 Lawton Street and 43rd Avenue
For more information, visit http://www.thegreathighway.com/shorepound/

July 12 | Sunday | 10:00am 12:00noon

Learn How to Screen Print T-Shirts with San Franpsycho and Supervisor Tang
A Discover Your District (DYD) Event
San Franpsycho is known for their unique designs and stylish fashions. Learn how they
take their ideas from paper to print, and take home a t-shirt of your own! (Limit 15; $10)
San Franpsycho | 3830 Noriega St. and 45th Ave
(415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/GZ4LjC

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Upcoming Events
July 11 | Saturday | 11:00am 4:00am
Chinese Real Estate Association of America Real Estate EXPO
Participants will learn how to create a path to homeownership and build wealth through real estate. The expo
is free and includes housing seminars, consultations and giveaways.
St. Anne of the Sunset | 850 Judah Street between 13th and 14th Avenue
For more information, visit www.creaausa.org
July 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.
Lychee Cafe | 2333 Irving Street between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue
For more information, contact Bill Barnickel, OSMPA President at veteranbill@gmail.com
July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th | Sundays | 2:00pm
Stern Grove Festival 78th Season
Every year since 1938, these admission-free performances have brought outdoor entertainment to
San Francisco. Every Sunday this summer (June 14 August 16), come enjoy family-friendly art,
music and entertainment. July 5th: San Francisco Symphony, July 12th: Amy Hanaialii and the Stern Grove
Festival Orchestra, July 19th: tUnE-yArDs, July 26th San Francisco Ballet
Stern Grove | 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
For the full lineup, visit http://www.sterngrove.org/home/concertsevents/78th-season/
July 15| Wednesday | 7:00pm 9:00pm
Planning Association for the Richmond Annual Golden Gate Park Event Season Meeting
Its Big Event Season in Golden Gate Park including Outside Lands in August and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
in October. Representatives from the Police Department, Recreation and & Parks, concert organizers and others will discuss issues arising from summer concerts in Golden Gate Park.
Richmond Recreation Center | 251 18th Avenue and Clement Street
For more information, visit http://www.sfpar.org/
July 15 | Wednesday | 7:00pm 8:30pm
Movie Time: Rear Window
While watching his neighbors through the windows of the building next door, a
wheelchair-bound photographer becomes convinced one of them has been murdered.
Is it just his imagination? Or a case of a room with a view...to die for?
Enjoy this Hitchcock classic with free popcorn on us! (Free)
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
July 18 | Saturday | 10:30am 11:30am
Dog Days: Fur Kids & Human Kids
Considering a new addition to the family? This session will offer tips for fun and safe
interaction between children and dogs and cats. For people only; please leave pets at home. (Free)
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
July 22 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 8:00pm
Book Swap!
Bring in a book (or 2) from home that you want to trade in for another! Enjoy light refreshments and browse a
variety of book choices available to swap. Books you bring in to swap should be in
good condition. For all ages! (Free)
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

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Upcoming Events
July 25 | Saturday | 2:00pm 2:45pm
Insect Discovery
Come see a giant millipede, whip scorpion, walking stick, and more. Youll get a chance to handle these and
other fascinating creatures while learning about the extraordinarily diverse world in which they live and their
key role in the web of life. Advanced sign ups required. For children ages 5 and up. (Free)
Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401
July 26 | Sunday | 10:30am 12:00pm
Join Supervisor Tang for a Lesson
on What Edibles Grow in the Outer Sunset from Experts at Sloat Garden Center
A Discover Your District (DYD) Event
Dont let the Sunset fog stop you from growing delicious and fresh food. Learn about what edibles grow well
in the Sunset, what companion plants to plant alongside your edibles, how to amend the soil, and tips on care
and fertilizer. Participants will receive a 10% discount card good at any Sloat Garden Center. ($10 for nonmembers of Sloat Rewards Program, $5 for members; Limit 20)
Sloat Garden Center | 2700 Sloat Blvd. and 46th Ave
(415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/R6bBeC
July 29 | Wednesday | 3:00pm 5:30pm
Movies for Kids: Big Hero 6
A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up
with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. (Free)
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601
July 29 | Wednesday | 6:30pm
Francis Scott Key Annex Yard Discussion on Temporary Uses
Pavement to Parks Community Meeting
This is the third 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 Perkins + Will to share your
thoughts on the draft design generated from the first two meetings. The planning process will include a series
of three community meetings from ideation to design.
St. Pauls Presbyterian Church | 1399 43rd Avenue and Judah Street
For more information, call our office at (415) 554-7460
or visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/fsk_school_site.html

July 30 | 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.
Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue
Contact Susan Pfeifer at mediasusan2@gmail.com

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District 4 Pet Adoption Event

with SF Animal Care & Control and
Animal Connection

Discover Your District at

Sunset Youth Services
Farewell Luncheon for
Captain Curtis Lum

Discover Your District at Aqua Surf Shop

with Sarah Pascual Yoga

Out and About

June 2015

Womens Conference at
San Francisco State University

District 4 Interns
Tour of the City Hall Dome

Annual Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center

Festival Celebration
City Hall Film
Centennial

Out and About

Pine Lake Park

Neighborhood Association Social
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March 2015