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SUPERVISORKATYTANG'S
SEPTEMBER2016NEWSLETTER
SUNSET|PARKSIDE

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RESILIENTSUNSETREVEAL

WeinvitethecommunityjoinusforthelaunchoftwocampaignsaspartofourResilientSunset
effort.Ourofficehasbeenworkingwithneighborsandcommunityorganizationstodevelopan
emergencypreparednessactionplanspecifictotheSunsetDistrict,calledResilientSunset.
Currently,committeescomprisedofresidentsandstakeholdershavebeenworkingonfourgoals
fortheyear.

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ResilientSunsetPlan:DevelopSunsetemergencypreparednessinformationbookletto
besharedwidelywithDistrict4residents.
MonthlyEmergencySupplyCampaign:Implementmonthbymonthemergency
supplycampaignwithlocalstores,whereresidentscanshopforsuggestedemergency
preparednessitemseachmonth.
NeighborhoodSupplyBinsPilotProgram:Implementneighborhoodsupplybinspilot
program,startingwithNERTcertifiedresidentsandSFSAFEparticipantswhowillreceive
binstobefilledwithemergencysupplies.
NeighborhoodResiliencyResourceCenters:DevelopNeighborhoodResiliency
ResourceCentersthroughoutDistrict4,whichwillserveasresourcesduringtheeventof
emergencies.
WewillbesharingtheresultsoftwoofthecampaignstheResilientSunsetPlanandtheMonthly
EmergencySupplyCampaignonFriday,September16at10:00amonNoriegaStreet
between45thand46thAvenues.Wewouldliketothankalloftheneighbors,nonprofits,and
communitystakeholderswhoassistedusinthesetwoefforts.
WealsoencourageresidentstosignupforfreedisasterpreparednesstrainingtaughtbytheSan
FranciscoFireDepartmentsNeighborhoodEmergencyResponseTeam(NERT).NERTtraining
helpscitizensdevelopmultifunctionalteamsthataretrainedinbasicemergencyskills.Through
thisprogram,individualslearnhowtopreparethemselvesandlovedonesforadisasterwhilealso
creatingaresilientcommunity.OurstaffmembershaveallbeenNERTcertified,andweencourage
youtobecomecertifiedaswell.ThetrainingswillbeheldatHolyNameSchool(1560
40thAve.)everyMondayeveningstartingonOctober17from6:3010:30pm.The
TrainingCourseincludes:

10/17Session#1EarthquakeAwareness,PreparednessandHazardMitigation
10/24Session#2BasicDisasterSkillsFireExtinguishersHazardousMaterialsUtilitiesShut
offs
11/7Session#3DisasterMedicine11/146:30p10:00p
11/14Session#4LightSearchandRescue
11/21Session#5...TeamOrganizationandManagementTerrorism&NERT
11/28Session#6...HandsOnApplicationSkillsDevelopmentandApplication

IfyouareinterestedinlearningmoreaboutourResilientSunseteffort,pleasecontactourofficeat
(415)5547460oremailKaty.Tang@sfgov.org.

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INTHESUNSETDISTRICT
AutumnMoonFestival
Saturday,September10th
10am3pm
This year, the Annual Sunset District
Autumn Moon Festival will be scaled
down due to the Irving Streetscape
ImprovementProject.Itwilltakeplaceon
Saturday, September 10th on the
corner parking lot at 22nd Avenue
and Irving Street, from 10:00am to
3:00pm.Thisholidayisatimetoreflect
upon the bounty of the summer harvest,
thefullnessofthemoon,andthemythof
the immortal moon Goddess, ChangO.
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, familyfriendly event where
attendees will get a taste of the cultural
diversity of the Sunset District through
various

performances.

For

more

information, including how to volunteer,

please visit the about the Sunset District
AutumnMoonFestivalwebsite,orcallour
officeat4155547460.

22ndAnnualSunsetCommunityFestival
Saturday,September17th
10am3pm
Inits22ndyear,theSunset Community
Festival is a great opportunity to spend
time with your family, friends and
neighbors.

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anytime

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10:00amto3:00pmtomeetneighbors,
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eat delicious food, and watch spectacular
performances.TheFestivalwillbeheldon
Saturday, September 17th at West
Sunset

Playground,

located

on

Ortega Street and 39th Avenue. This

year,theFestivalwillagainfeatureSunset
Mercantile, a festive popup, open air
metropolis.Formoreinformation,please
visit the Sunset Community Festival
website,orcontactourofficeat(415)554
7460.

OwnerJoeDellertandhiswife,NancyBuffum(Photo:FionaLee/Hoodline)

UPCOMINGDISCOVERYOURDISTRICT(DYD)EVENT:

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People often wonder how picture framing is done. With some straight forward instruction
and access to professional equipment, quality framing can be easily achieved. If you have
prints you would like to frame, such as travel keepsakes, crossstitches, or posters to
redecorateyourhome,pleasejointhisdemostyleworkshopwithJosephDellert,theowner
oftheArtisan of San Francisco. Thisworkshopisfree,andtheeventwilltakeplaceon
Saturday, September 24th, from 10:30am 12:00pm at 2549 Irving Street
between26thand27thAvenue.Spaceislimitedsoregisterheretoday.
VisittheArtisanofSanFranciscoathttp://artisansofsf.com/
FormoreinformationonDYDevents,visit:www.sfbos.org/DiscoverYourDistrict

MEETDISTRICT4YOUTHCOMMISSIONER:JOSHUAPARK

Joshua Park has been appointed by Supervisor Tang to serve as our District 4 Youth
Commissioner for the 20162017 term. Josh formerly attended Alice Fong Yu Alternative
School,andiscurrentlyasophomoreattendingLowellHighSchool.Hehasbeenworkingon
important issues in the community for several years, beginning with a civic engagement
project for his eighth grade class at Alice Fong Yu Alternative School. Since then he has
become very civically engaged and is focused on providing our youth with a voice in city
government.HehasspentthelastyearworkingonVote16SF,whichisaballotinitiativethat
willgive16and17yearoldstheabilitytovoteincityelections.AsaYouthCommissioner,one
ofJoshuasmainprioritieswillbetoassistSupervisorTang'sofficeinlaunchingtheDistrict4
YouthCounciltodevelopwellrounded,civicallyengagedyouthintheSunset.

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DISTRICT4YOUTHCOUNCILRECRUITMENT
APPLICATIONDEADLINE:FRIDAY,OCTOBER28,2016

ThegoaloftheDistrict4YouthCouncilistocreateopportunitiesforyouthtoshare
their ideas on how to address issues facing our community and San Francisco as a
whole.Ouryouthoffervaluableinsightsandideas,andtheDistrict4YouthCouncil
willshinealightontheprioritiessharedbytheyouthinourcommunity.Ouroffice
will work closely with members of the Youth Council to ensure their ideas and
prioritiesaregivenattentioninourworkatCityHall,andwewillalsoconnectyouth
withmembersofourcommunitywhoarealreadyengagedinthistypeofwork.
InordertobeacceptedasamemberoftheDistrict4YouthCouncil,applicantsmust
meetthefollowingrequirements:
LivewithintheboundariesofDistrict4
BeastudentinaSanFranciscomiddleschool,highschooloranundergraduate
incollege
Attendataminimum4communitymeetingsintheSunsetDistrictperyear
Volunteerataminimumof4communityeventsperyear
MeettogetherwithfellowYouthCouncilmembersatleasttwiceannuallyand
Stayinregularcontactwithourofficetodiscussideas.
YouthCouncilmemberswillserveforoneyearterms,whichcanberenewed
annually.ApplicationsaredueonFriday,October28,2016and
canbefoundonourwebsite.
PleasesendcompletedapplicationstoAshley.summers@sfgov.org.Questionscanbe
directedtoourofficebyphoneat(415)5547460orbyemailto
Ashley.summers@sfgov.org.

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MONTHLYMUNIPASSFARES
INCREASESTARTINGSEPTEMBER1ST
MonthlyMunipassfaresincreasedonSeptember1st.TheAdultMPass,whichisMuni
only, increased from $70 to $73. The Adult A Pass, which includes Muni and Bart,
increasedfrom$83to$86.TheYouth(1517),Senior(65+),PeoplewithDisabilitiesand
Medicare Pass increased from $24 to $25. The Adult Lifeline Pass, for lowincome,
increasedfrom$35to$36.Children4andunderwillcontinuetorideforfree.Thisfare
increasewasapprovedbytheSFMTABoardofDirectorsaspartofthisfiscalyearsbudget.
Fares are determined by the SFMTA Automatic Fare Indexing Policy. For more
information,pleasevisitSFMTAswebsite.

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CONSTITUENTSPOTLIGHT:KYLETREFNY
By:AllisonEng,District4Intern

KyleTrefnyisayoungDistrict4residentwithapassionforsavingsnowleopards,an
endangeredspeciesoflynxsizedcats.Kylesinterestwassparkedwhenhereceiveda
picturebookonsnowbirdswhenhewas6yearsold,andwatchedadocumentaryon
snow leopards on Planet Earth. With the help of his parents, he started a website
sellinggreetingcardsandpaintingsfeaturingsnowleopardsthathecreatedhimself.
HiscustomersrangefromfamilyandfriendstostrangerslivinginWyomingandNew
York. He donates all of his proceeds to the Snow Leopard Conservancy, an
organization headed by Dr. Rodney Jackson, one of the worlds leading experts on
wild snow leopards. Kyle hopes to restart his website after showcasing his work
through San Francisco Open Studios on October 29 and 30 at Three Fish
Studios(4541IrvingStreet).HewillalsobeparticipatinginWorldSnowLeopard
DayonOctober23rdatOakHillFarminGlenEllen.Inthefuture,Kylehopes
totraveltothemountainrangesofCentralandSouthAsiawheresnowleopardsexist
andseethemindigenously.WethankKyleforhisworkprotectingsnowleopards!

SANFRANCISCO'SDEPARTMENTOF
CHILDSUPPORTSERVICES

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TheSanFranciscoDepartmentofChildSupportServices(DCSS)hasbeenworkingtohelp
families provide economic and child support matters for over 30 years, and DCSS staff
worktoensurethatallchildrenreceivethecareandsupporttheyneedtobehealthyand
successful in life. DCSS can assist parents with location of parents, establishment of
paternity and support obligations, child support debt repayment solutions, referral
assistance for mediation services, and establishment of parenting time plans. Walkin
servicesareavailableatthefollowinglocations:
Mainoffice:617MissionSt.,MonFri,8am5pm
SFSuperiorCourt:400McAllisterSt.room423,TuesThurs,9:30am11am,1pm
4pm
CityCollegeMissionCampus,1125ValenciaSt.,room154,Mon,9:30am12noon
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasefeelfreetocontactusat(415)3562754.Formore
information,pleasevisittheDCSSwebsite.

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PLAYLANDPOLLINATOREVENT:
SEPTEMBER11TH
JoinourofficealongwiththeSFDepartmentoftheEnvironment,SFParksAlliance
and Master Gardeners of San Francisco to celebrate the little things that make our
gardensgrowbeautifulandbrightbees,butterflies,andalltheotherpollinators.
Learnabouthowtomakeyourgardenorbackyardmorepollinatorfriendlydirectly
from the experts. Activities include a pollinator costume contest and more than 15
educational activity stations including native seed ball making, honey tasting and a
nativeplantandpollinatormatchinggame.ThePollinatorFunFairwilltakeplaceon
Sunday, September 11 from 10am to 2pm at Playland @ 43rd Avenue
(betweenJudah&Irving).RSVPforthePollinatorFunFaironline.

WORKSHOPFORTENANTSANDLANDLORDSIN
SANFRANCISCO:SEPTEMBER26TH

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Areyouatenantwhowantstolearnmoreaboutyourrightsandobligations?Areyou
alandlordthatwantstolearnmoreaboutyourrightsandresponsibilities?Cometo
ourworkshopandhavethesequestionsansweredbytenant/landlordattorneysand
expertswhocanshedlightontherightsandobligationsofbothtenantsandlandlords
inSanFrancisco.Ouroffice,inpartnershipwiththeSanFranciscoRentBoard,Small
PropertyOwnersofSanFranciscoInstituteandSanFranciscoApartmentAssociation
ishostingthisworkshoponMonday, September 26 from 6:30 8:30 pm at
Grace Lutheran Church, located at 3201 Ulloa Street. Please enter the
meetingroomthroughtheentranceon33rdAvenue.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to better understand your rights and
responsibilities as a tenant or a landlord in San Francisco. Two identical and
simultaneousworkshopswillbeofferedinEnglishandCantonese.
Thisworkshopwillbefreeofchargetothepublic.FormoreinformationcontactRay
Lawat4155547460orray.law@sfgov.org.

LAKEMERCEDWESTPROJECTUPDATE

The Recreation and Park Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the
leaseandoperationofLakeMercedWest(520JohnMuirDrive)inJanuaryofthis
year. The Department is hosting a public meeting to allow for an update on the
processaswellasapresentationfromtheleadershipofLakeMercedRecreationLLC,
the respondent to the RFP. This is a good opportunity to learn more about their
visionandaskthemquestionsabouttheirproposal.

Themeetingdetailsareasfollows:

When:Thursday,September15th
Time:6pm
Where:LakeMercedBoathouse,1Hardingroad

Moreinformation,includingtheRFP,theresponse,andothersupportingdocuments
canbefoundontheRecreationandParkDepartmentswebsite.

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RIDEWITHSUPERVISORTANGDURING
TRANSITWEEK:SEPTEMBER1217

Join San Francisco Transit Riders and Supervisor Tang during Transit Week,
September 1217. Transit Week celebrates transit riders and operators, promotes
positivetransitculture,andencourages"MoreSmiles#OnBoardSF".FromTuesday
through Saturday, different activities will be taking place on and around scheduled
Munilinesatravelingphotobooth,thankyousforthedrivers,RideroftheDay,and
more!Signupforupdatesonallthefunatsftransitriders.org.

MERCHANTSPOTLIGHT:HUNTER'STHREADS

Asmallbusinesswithabigmissionhasopenedupat2124TaravalStreet. Hunters
Threadssellsusedclothingforchildrenandwomen,aswellasnewHuntersThreads
merchandise, with a portion of sales going toward providing free physical, speech,
andoccupationaltherapyforchildren.Eventually,HuntersThreadswouldalsolike
to provide music and art therapy. Hunter's Threads is building their big vision
beginningwithabrickandmortarintheOuterSunset,butthereismoretocome!

HuntersThreadsisalaboroflove,andisnamedforthesonofMichelleandJody
Scott. These San Francisco natives were blessed with the birth of their first child,

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Hunter,now3yearsold.Hunteralsohasasister,Isla,whois2yearsold.Earlyinhis
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life,Hunterwasshowingsignsofdevelopmentaldelaysandhisfamilyspentalotof
their time seeking answers to the many questions they had about their sons
undiagnosedcondition.MichelleandJodysurgentdesiretofindanswersalongwith
muchdedicationandpersistenceledthemonaquesttohelptheirson.Afterbeing
constantlyreferredouttothirdpartyresourcesforevaluation,andafullyearofback
andforth,theScottsfinallywereabletogetHunterenrolledinspeech,physicaland
occupationaltherapy.

Watching Hunter thrive and develop skills under the direction of the therapists
impactedbothHunterandhisparents.ThisverytryingtimebroughtMichelletothe
realization that she wanted to give back to families like hers. The goal of Hunters
Threadsistobearesourcetoparentsthatcannotaffordtherapy,tobeanavenuefor
familiestofindplaygroupshostedbytherapists,andalsotobuildacommunitythat
advocatesforkidswhohavedevelopmentaldelays.InseveralshortmonthsMichelle
made this dream a reality, and opened Hunters Threads on September 3rd. In
additiontoattractingcustomersintheOuterSunsetwhohavedesiredtohaveaplace
to purchase thrift and retail clothing, Hunter's Threads also wants to partner with
other clinics, therapists, and small businesses that want to advocate for this brand.
ComebepartoftheHTmovement!

Hereshowtogetinvolved:
PurchaseHuntersThreadsclothingandpost,tagandshareonsocialmedia!
(Facebook|Instagram)
HostachildrensclothingdriveforHuntersThreads.Contact
michelle@huntersthreads.comtofindouthow.
PartnerwithHuntersThreadsbyprovidingresources,time,orsupport.
AskpeopletofollowHuntersThreads@officialhuntersthreadsonInstagram
#officialhuntersthreads#threadsfortherapy#htmovement
Visittheirshopat2124TaravalStreetbetween31stand32ndAvenues!
For families who would like to know more about gaining speech or occupational
therapy for their children, please contact michelle@huntersthreads.com. In 2017,
Hunter'sThreadswillstarthostingplaygroupsforupto3hoursaweek,takingin10
12 kids a week. The play groups are hosted by speech and occupational therapists
fromBuild,Learn,Thrive.

HuntersThreads
2124TaravalStreet(between31stand32ndAvenues)
SanFrancisco,CA94116
MondaySaturday10am5pm
http://www.huntersthreads.com/

UPCOMINGEVENTS

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September 4, 11, 18, 25 | Sundays | 10:00am *Note: Yoga on

September11willstartat9:00am
CommunityYoga,BYOM(BringYourOwnMat)@Playland
Playlandat43 rdAvenue|136043 rdAvenueandJudahStreet
BYOM for some outdoor yoga at the newly opened Playland at 43 rd
Avenue. All classes are FREE and DROP IN. To confirm the dates, please
visitPlaylandFacebookPageorPlaylandsInstagram
September7|Wednesday|6:30pm
ConflictResolutionWorkshop
OrtegaLibrary|3223OrtegaStreetand39thAvenue
In this highly engaging and experiential workshop from CALEAD, learn
how to use language in a way that deescalates conflicts and high tension
situations,whilecommunicatingyourneedsnonviolentlytoothers.Ideal
for parents, teachers, and community leaders! For more events at the
OrtegaLibrary,visittheOrtegaLibrarywebsite.
September8,15,22and29|Thursdays|4:30pm
ThursdayNightFamilyPotluck@Playland
Playlandat43 rdAvenue|136043 rdAvenueandJudahStreet
Please join Main Street Mamas & the Outer Sunset community for a
potluck dinner to kick off Thursday Night Family Potlucks at Playland!
Bring your picnic style dinner and enjoy building community among the
play structures, skate park & gardens of Playland. They will have some
push cars for toddlers and will maintain a lending library of books. The
parkclosesat7pmpromptlyjustintimeforbath&bed!Toconfirmthe
dates,pleasevisitPlaylandFacebookPageorPlaylandsInstagram
September10|Saturday|10:00am3:00pm
SunsetAutumnMoonCelebration
WalgreensParkingLot|22ndAveandIrvingStreet
The Autumn Moon Celebration is a fun, familyfriendly event where
attendeeswillhaveatasteoftheculturaldiversityoftheSunsetDistrict.
For more information, call our office at (415) 5547460 or visit our
website.
September10|Saturday|5:00pm7:00pm
ArtisansofSanFranciscosArtistandFramerMeetUp
ArtisansofSanFrancisco|2549IrvingStreetat27thAvenue
Bringapieceofarttoshareandshow.Visitwithneighbors,artistsandart
loversatTheArtisansofSanFrancisco'snewOuterSunsetlocation.Enjoy
a drink and homebaked snacks. You may hang your artwork for the
month! The monthly "Second Saturday" meetup brings together the
creativecommunityandtheartcurioustoaddtothefriendlysocialnature
ofourSunsetneighborhood.ToRSVP,emailartisans2u@gmail.com
September11|Sunday|10:00am2:00pm
PollinatorFunFair@Playland

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Helpcelebratethelittlethingsthatmakeourgardensgrowbeautifuland
bright bees, butterflies, and all of the other pollinators with the San
FranciscoDepartmentoftheEnvironment!Learnabouthowtomakeyour
garden or backyard more pollinator friendly with lots of fun and free
activitiesforfamilies.Toconfirmthedates,pleasevisitPlaylandFacebook
PageorPlaylandsInstagram

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September14|Wednesday|7:00pm8:30pm
WriteYourWillSeminar
ParksideLibrary|1200TaravalStreet
StuartBronstein,anestateplanningandprobatelawyerinSanFrancisco
formorethan30years,willhelpparticipantscreatefullyfunctionalwills.
Bringablueinknonerasablepen.Call4153555770toregister.Formore
eventsatParksideLibrary,visittheParksideLibrarywebsite.
September15|Thursday|6:00pm
LakeMercedWestProjectUpdate
LakeMercedBoathouse|1HardingRoad
TheRecreationandParkDepartmentissuedaRequestforProposal(RFP)
fortheleaseandoperationofLakeMercedWest(520JohnMuirDrive)in
Januaryofthisyear.TheDepartmentishostingapublicmeetingtoallow
for an update on the process. More information, including the RFP, the
response,andothersupportingdocumentscanbefoundontheRecreation
andParkDepartmentswebsite.
September15|Thursday|7:00pm8:30pm
SmallBusinessWorkshop
SunsetLibrary|130518thAvenue
This workshop will discuss issues you should consider before you start a
business and information on startup business financing. Entrepreneurs
who are thinking about starting a business should attend this
workshop.FormoreinformationorRSVP,pleasecall4158852743.
September16|Friday|10:00am
ResilientSunsetReveal
NoriegaStreetbetween45th&46thAvenues
Weinvitethecommunityjoinusforthelaunchoftwocampaignsaspart
ofourResilientSunsetefforttheResilientSunsetPlanandtheMonthly
EmergencySupplyCampaign.Formoreinformation,contactourofficeat
4155547460.
September17|Saturday|10:00am4:00pm
SunsetCommunityFestival
WestSunsetPlayground|3223OrtegaStreetand39thAvenue
Our office is excited to host the 22nd year of this festival, a family
tradition on the west side of town. We will be partnering with Sunset
Mercantile.Formoreinformation,toregisterforabooth,ortosponsorthe
event, call our office at (415) 5547460 or visit the Sunset Community
Festivalwebsite.
September17|Saturday|9:00am1:00pm
CommunityCleanTeam

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The Community Clean Team, in partnership with the Giant Sweep anti
littercampaign,needsyourhelptokeepourcitycleanandgreenin2016.
Lunchwillbeserved.Pleasewearclosedtoedshoesandappropriatework
clothes. Volunteers who show up that day will be assigned to various
nearby cleaning efforts. To volunteer or get supplies for your own
neighborhoodproject,pleaseemailvolunteer@sfdpw.orgorcall(415)641
2600.

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September17|Saturday|8:00am12:00pm
Gigantic3RecyclingEvent
37th Avenue between Ortega Street and Pacheco Street (enter from
Ortega)
GetridofunwantedjunkforFREE!Residentscandropoffbulkyitemsfor
landfill, recycling and composting. Appointments are necessary. Recology
will also be giving away up to 5 gallons of compost for your garden. For
more information or to schedule an appointment, call Recology Sunset
Scavengerat(415)3301300
September17|Saturday|2:00pm
GardenWorkshop:FallEdibleGardening@Playland
Playlandat43 rdAvenue|136043 rdAvenueandJudahStreet
Ben Eichorn of Grow Your Lunch is back for another garden workshop.
JoinhimtolearnaboutFallEdibleGardening.WhatcanyouplantNOW
that will be edible soon? What else should we do to take care of our
gardensintheFall?SEEDSWAPaftergardenworkshop.ShareandSwap
seeds with other gardeners for your Fall garden. To confirm the dates,
pleasevisitPlaylandFacebookPageorPlaylandsInstagram
September 17 | Saturday | 3:00pm 3:45pm (Session 1) 4:00 4:45
(Session2)
LegoEngineering
ParksideLibrary|1200TaravalStreet
Power up your engineering skills with tens of thousands of LEGOs!
Apply realworld concepts in physics and engineering through building
motorizedcars.Buildasneverbefore,andexploreyourcraziestideasina
supportive environment! Get creative building with LEGO. The library
willprovideallthepiecesyou'llneedtocreatevehicles,robots,castles,and
more. Participation is limited. For more events at Parkside Library, visit
theParksideLibrarywebsite.
September18and25|Sundays|9:00am
BootCamp@Playland
Playlandat43 rdAvenue|136043 rdAvenueandJudahStreet
Join a free Sunday morning rise and shine boot camp. Start your day by
gettingyourbloodflowing,musclesmovingandenergyflowing.Theclass
will include a variety of cardio, core and strength exercises while using
your body weight for a 50 minute total body workout. All levels
welcome. For more information, visit the Playland Facebook Page or
PlaylandsInstagram
September20|Tuesday|7:00pm8:00pm
TaravalCommunityPoliceForum

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LearnaboutthelatestcrimeupdatesandpublicsafetyissuesfromtheSan
Francisco Police Department and express your concerns and questions
about public safety in the Sunset District. This month, AssessorRecorder
Carmen Chu will be guest speaking. For more information, visit the
TaravalPoliceStationswebsite.

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September24|Saturday|10:30am12:00pm
FramingWorkshopwithArtisansofSanFrancisco
ADiscoverYourDistrict(DYD)Event
ArtisansofSanFrancisco|2549IrvingStreet
Learn how to frame everything from travel keepsakes to crossstitches to
posters to redecorate your home with Joseph Dellert, the owner of the
ArtisansofSanFrancisco.(FreeLimit20).Registerhereorcall(415)554
7460formoreinformation.
September24|Saturday|2:00pm3:00pm
ArabicDancewithHeavenMousalem
ParksideLibrary|1200TaravalStreet
Arabic dance, also known as bellydance, balady, or raqs sharqi, is one of
the oldest dance forms in the world. Bay Area based dancer Heaven
Mousalem is thrilled to bring this exciting performance art to the SF
Public Libraries, complete with colorful costume and traditional Arabic
music. After the show, anyone who wishes to try out the moves will be
invitedtogetupandjointhefun.Thisistheperfectdanceformforpeople
ofallagesandabilities.Comeenjoyabeautifulartformandexperiencea
unique culture. For more events at Parkside Library, visit the Parkside
Librarywebsite.
September25|Sunday|10:00am3:00pm
San Francisco Fire Department 150th Anniversary Live
HistoricalExhibition
FishermansWharf
Bring the whole family down to check out antique fire apparatus, horse
drawn fire engines, and much more family fun all along Fishermans
Wharf.Formoreinformation,visitthiswebsite.
September26|Monday|6:30pm8:30pm
WorkshopforTenantsandLandlordsinSanFrancisco
GraceLutheranChurch|3201UlloaStreetat33rdAvenue
Takeadvantageofthisgreatopportunitytobetterunderstandyourrights
and responsibilities as a tenant or a landlord in San Francisco. Two
identical and simultaneous workshops will be offered in English and
Cantonese. For more information contact Ray Law at 4155547460 or
ray.law@sfgov.org.
September27|Tuesday|6:00pm8:00pm
OuterSunsetMerchantsandProfessionalsAssociation(OSMPA)
GuangdongBarbecueTeaHouse|2191IrvingStreetat23 rdAvenue
TheOSMPAfostersthetradeandindustrialinterestsofitsmembership
promotes the advancement of the Irving Street District and provides a
placefortheopenexchangeofideas,discussionsandadoptionofmethods

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September29|Thursday|6:00pm
711JudahCommunityOpenHouse
711|138846thAvenueandJudahStreet
MeetnewownerHarryBrarathis711storeatthecornerofJudahStreet
and 46th Avenue. Learn more about how Harry and 711 are working
together to improve the store and the area for customers and our
residents.Formoreinformation,contactourofficeat(415)5547460

APHOTORECAPOFAUGUST

FORAFULLPHOTORECAPOFAUGUST,CLICKHERE!

MayorEdLeesigningthe20162017Citybudget

VisitingtheGardenProjectwhereyoungSFcitizensare
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