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NOVEMBER2016NEWSLETTER
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WithaPresidentialrace,25localmeasuresand17statemeasuresontheballot,weknow
voting can be an overwhelming experience this year. However, we hope that it will not
preventyoufromcastingvotesonimportantdecisionsimpactingourCity.

If you will be voting by mail, ballots must be postmarked, or date stamped by a delivery
company, before or on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8 and received by the
DepartmentofElectionsnolaterthanMonday,November14.Inaddition,theDepartment
asksthatvotersfoldeachballotcardseparatelybeforeinsertingthecardsintothereturn
envelope to prevent the ballots from getting jammed in mailsorting and ballotopening
equipment.

Ifyouwillbevotinginperson,youcanvoteearlyattheCityHallVotingCenter,whichwill
beopenweekdaysfrom8:00am5:00pmandtheweekendbeforetheelection(November
56)from10:00am4:00pm.VotersareencouragedtovisittheVotingintheNovember8,
2016,Election section of the Department of Elections website to check your registration
information, track the status of your votebymail ballot, view your Voter Information
PamphletandSampleBallot,findthelocationofyournearestpollingplace,andrequest
translatedmaterials.YoucanalsocalltheDepartmentofElectionsat(415)5544375.

WestSunsetPlaygroundRenovationUpdate

WestSunsetPlaygroundisundergoingrenovationsaspartofayearlongproject.The
contractorisworkingonthedemolitionportionoftheprojectwhichincludesremovingold
chainlinkfencing,bleachseatingandbaseballbackstops.Thenextphaseoftheproject
includesrepairingallthefailingconcretewallsandbleacherseatingareasaswellasawater
proofingtheseareas.Inthenextmonth,thecontractorwillstartworkontheinstallationof

thenewirrigationsystemonalltheathleticfields.Theprojectisanticipatedtobecomplete
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inearlyfall2017.

Thecompletedprojectwillinclude:
Replacingrustingandfailingfencingandgateswithnewchainlinkfencing
Installingnewbaseballbackstops,dugoutsandassociatedfieldamenities
Installingtwonewbattingcages
Replacingtheirrigationsystemonallathleticfieldsandlandscapeareas
Installingnewlandscapeinexitingplantingbeds
Upgradingtheexistingsitedrainageinfrastructuretoimprovedrainage
Installingparkfurnitureincludingtrashreceptacles,drinkingfountains,aluminum
bleachers,bikeracksandparksignage
Waterproofingtheexteriorconcretestadiumsurfacetoeliminateleaks
Replacingthebleachwoodseatingplanks
Paintingtheexteriorofthestructures
Replacingdamagesfencingandhandrailsand
Renovatingtherestroomsinthelowerbleacherstructure.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactDanMauerattheRecreationandPark
Departmentat(415)5812542ordan.mauer@sfgov.org.

ShardSchoolyardsatAPGiannini

JointheSharedSchoolyardProjectatA.P.GianniniMiddleSchool(3151OrtegaStreet)on

Saturday,November5from2pm4pmforanexcitingkickoffeventmarkingthegrand
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reopening of the schoolyard for the public to use on weekends. The event will include
games and activities for the whole neighborhood, free lunch, and a ribbon cutting
ceremony. Plus, bring your garden clothes to help clean and improve the school garden!
ReadmoreandRSVPontheSharedSchoolyardwebsite.

12DaysofKittensat"Kitty"HallReturns!
Itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyearwiththereturnofour4thAnnual12DaysofKittens
eventinourKittyHallofficeatCityHall,Room264!Everyyear,wehostfelinefriendsin
our office to promote the work of San Franciscos Animal Care & Control (ACC) and to
encourage adoption of animals rather than purchasing them. Visitors are encouraged to
stop by between the hours of 10:00am and 5:00pm, bring donations of pet food and
supplies(i.e.oldlinens,carriers,litterboxes),makeapledgetosupportACC,andadopta
new friend. The 12 Days of Kittens with start on November 28th and ends on
December9th.Staytunedfortheannouncementofour12DaysofKittensHolidayParty
cohostedbytheFriendsofSanFranciscoAnimalCareandControl.

UpcomingDiscoverYourDistrict(DYD)Event

LearnHowtoMakeJamwithJannotArtisanal
Preserves

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WeareexcitedtopartnerwithSunsetDistrictresidentJannotRosstohostajammaking
classaspartofourDiscoverYourDistrictseries.JoinSupervisorTangaswelearntomake
jamwithJannotonFriday, November 18 at 5:00pm at Grace Lutheran Church
(3223UlloaStreetat33rdAvenue)byregisteringonlinehere.

Jannot Artisanal Preserves are inspired by Jannots childhood growing up on a Native

American reservation making jam with her mother. Jannot enjoys experimenting with
naturalingredientssuchasTahitianvanillabeanorinfusingherjamswithalcoholtocreate
rich,spicyflavors.WehopeyouwilljoinustolearnfromJannotandcreatejamthatyou
cansharewithyourlovedonesduringtheholidayseason.FormoreinformationonDYD
events,visit:www.sfbos.org/DiscoverYourDistrict.

LakeMercedWestProposal

On October 20th the Recreation and Park Commission selected a new partner to
provide recreation on the western shores of Lake Merced, the former site of the
PacificGunandRodClub.LakeMercedRecreationisplanningtoofferanumberof
new amenities and recreational opportunities to the public at the 11acre site,
including kayaking, paddle board rentals, picnic sites, yoga, food and beverage,
community gardens, an athletic field, fishing, among other activities. First
recreational improvements are expected to be at the site by 2018 with the final
improvementsdeliveredby2020.

Detailsabouttheproposalandtheprocesstoselectanewentitytoofferrecreational
amenitiesatthesitecanbefoundontheSanFranciscoRecreationandParkswebsite.

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Forquestionsabouttheprojectortheprocess,pleasecontactCassandraCostelloat
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Cassandra.Costello@sfgov.orgor4158312791.

UpdateonOfficerInvolvedShooting

ActingSFPDchiefToneyChaplinspeakstoattendeesattownhallonofficerinvolvedshootingonOctober20,2016.
(Photo:WalterThompson/Hoodline)

OnFriday,October14,SanFranciscoPoliceDepartment(SFPD)officerKevinDownswas
shotintheheadafterrespondingtoanincidentatLakeshorePlaza.SFPDandotherlaw
enforcement agencies then tracked down the suspect, who ran through Stern Grove.
AccordingtoSFPD,thesuspectrefusedtosurrenderhisfirearm.Officersthenfoundthe
suspect by Edgewood Center for Children & Families and shot the suspect, identified as
NicholasMcWherter,whowastransportedtoSanFranciscoGeneralHospital.Thesuspect
then passed away from his injuries. Our office would like to thank SFPD and the many
partneragenciesforthequickmobilizationandresolutionoftheincident.Nobystanders
were injured during the altercation. As recommended by the Blue Ribbon Panel on
Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness in Law Enforcement, SFPD held a town hall
meetingonThursday,October20attheScottishRiteMasonicCentertoprovideupdates.
There are four investigations currently ongoing of the officerinvolved shooting by the
Office of Citizen Complaints, the District Attorneys Office, and the SFPD. SFPD is also
working to improve their partnership with the Department of Public Health to address
mentalhealthissuesearlieron.

Themeetingwaswellattendedbynearbyresidentsandneighborhoodorganizations.We
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would like to give special thanks to Pastor Megan Rohrer of Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Church(33rdAveandUlloa)forofferingservicestoanyonewhomayneedsupport.Our
office is currently looking into an immediate communication/notification procedure to
alertresidentswhenashelterinplaceorderhasbeenissued.

OfficerDownsiscurrentlyrecoveringafterundergoingsurgerytoremovefragmentsfrom
hisbrain,andstillhaspartialparalysisononesideofhisbody.Ifyouwouldliketosend
wellwishestoOfficerDowns,pleasesendthemto:

SanFranciscoPoliceOfficersAssociation
800BryantStreet,2ndFloor
SanFrancisco,CA94103
marty@sfpoa.org

For further questions about the incident, please contact Taraval Station Captain Denise
FlahertyatDenise.Flaherty@sfgov.org.

RecaponAnnualD4Principal&PTAField

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Each year, our office hosts a field trip for Sunset District Principals and PTA
Presidents. These field trips give us an opportunity to discuss issues related to all
Sunset District schools and share with each school potential learning opportunities
forstudents.Inyearspast,wehavevisitedtheExploratorium,TheGardenProject,
andtheDisneyMuseum.Thisyear,webroughtourschoolleaderstotheChildrens
Creativity Museum (CCM). CCM is an innovative art and technology museum for
children of all ages. On our visit, CCM brought us to their animation lab where we
learnedtheartofClaymation.Fromcreatingacharacterusinggutsclaytochoosing
a background and snapping dozens of photos for a mere six seconds of film, our
school leaders had a great time getting creative and exploring the museum. Aside
fromtheanimationstudio,CCMalsohasaninnovationlab,techlab,imaginationlab,
musicstudio,andsomuchmore.

Welookforwardtoworkingwithallofourschoolsoverthecomingyear.Ifyouwould
liketoseemorephotosofouramazingfieldtrip,pleasevisitouronlinealbum. To
viewourClaymationvideos,pleasevisitthelinksbelow!

ClaymationVideos
CurrySavestheDay
MerclopsandBob
DuckieandtheFourLeggedFriends
GumbiFindsLove
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NoBurnSeasonatOceanBeach

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By:CamiDoo,District4Intern
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NoBurn Season at Ocean Beach starts on November 1 until the last day of April.
Duringthistime,nobeachfiresareallowedatOceanBeach.Fireringswillberemovedor
affixedwithlockedlids,andthoroughcleaningofthebeachwillstartonthefirstdayofNo
BurnSeason.Duringthewinter,thepollutionfromburningcanreachharmfullevels.The
goal of the NoBurn Season is to avoid burning during the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District's (BAAQMD) Winter Spare the Air season. For more information,
pleasevisitNationalParkServiceswebsite.

MerchantSpotlight:LazyFishandSushi
By:ClaudiaLiu,District4Intern

Theresanewfishinthesea!LazyFishandSushiisanexcitingnewrestaurantfeaturing
poke bowls and Japanese cuisine that recently opened on Irving Street (between 22nd &
23rdAve).DespitethetragicnewslastDecemberabouttheclosingofourbelovedYumYum
Fish,weareexcitedtohearabouttheopeningofapokebowlandsushirestaurant.

Buildyourownpokebowlbyfirstselectingabasewhichmayconsistofsushirice,brown
rice,mixedgreens,orhalf&half.Followingyourbase,youchoosefromalargevarietyof
freshfishandsaucestocreateabowlcustomizedtoyourcravings!Tofinishoffyourtasty
bowl,selectfromawidemenuoftoppingstocomplimentyourfishandbase.

LazyFishandSushiisdefinitelyamusttryexperience!Ifyouaren'tafanofrawfish,there
isalsoalargemenuofcookedsushirolls,madebyprofessionallytrainedchefs.Sothenext
timeyoureinthearea,dontforgettostopbyandgetyourpokebowlfix!

LazyFishandSushi
(415)6829926
MondaythroughSaturday11am9pm
Sunday11am8pm
http://lazyfishandsushi.com/

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DishesservedatLazyFishandSushi
Photos:Yelp

RecaponD4YouthForumand
D4YouthCouncilApplicationDeadline
ExtendedtoNovember10th

Our office would like to thank our new District 4 Youth Commissioner, Joshua Park, for organizing the
youthforumheldlastmonthattheOrtegaBranchLibrary.Participantsdiscussedvariousissues,andwere
particularlyinterestedinhowtoincreasecivicengagementamongtheirpeers.Theirsuggestionsincluded
improvingsocialmediaoutreachandworkingwithourlocalschoolstohaveyouthliaisons.

Our office will continue to work with Joshua to engage local youth around important issues in our
community. Youth who are interested in being more involved with our office and Joshuas work on the
YouthCommissionshouldconsiderapplyingtoourDistrict4YouthCouncil.Theapplicationdeadline
hasbeenextendedtoNovember10,2016.Interestedapplicantsshouldfillouttheonlineapplication
andemailittoashley.summers@sfgov.orgbyNovember10,2016.

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UpdateonIrvingStreetscape
ImprovementProject

YoumighthavenoticedthechangesonIrvingStreetaspartoftheIrvingStreetscape
improvementproject.Sofar,thesewerrepairandreplacementhasbeencompleted
onIrvingStreetfrom19thto48thAvenues,aswellas45thAvenuefromLincolnWay
toIrvingStreet.Inaddition,PublicWorkshascompletedcurbramps,curbandgutter
installation, bulbout installation, sidewalk replacement, tree installation, and
installingnewstreetlightsfrom19thto27thAve.

Remainingworkforthestreetscapeincludes:rebuildingtheIrvingStreetroadwayin
variouslocationsbetween19thand27thAve,repavingtheroadwaywithnewasphalt,
installationofmetalgatewayfeaturesat22ndAvenue,andinstallationofdecorative
crosswalks and roadway striping. Public Works will stop the construction in the
commercialareafrom19thto27thAvefromThanksgivingtoNewYearsDay.After
theNewYear,thePublicWorkswillfinalizeanyremainingitemsandisplanningto
finishtheprojectinearly2017.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwanttoknowmoreabout
this project, please contact Michael Rieger of San Francisco Public Works at
Michael.Rieger@sfdpw.org.

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The9thAnnualNeighborhoodEmpowerment
NetworkAward
ByStephanieChan,District4Intern

The Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) is an ongoing alliance between

residents,neighborhoods,foundationsandacademicinstitutionthathasagoaltosupport
theempowermentofresidentsandcommunitieswiththecapacityandresourcestobuild
strongresilientcommunities.TheNENAwardsarededicatedtoelevatingandcelebrating
thetremendousworkthatresidentsandorganizationsdoeverydaytomakeourCityagreat
place to live. There are a number of different NEN categories, ranging from Best
NeighborhoodWatchGrouptoBestComebackNeighborhoodoftheYeartotheInvestin
Neighborhoods Project Grant. Nominees will be awarded at the 9th Annual Award
CeremonyonJanuary27th,2017atCityHallat6:00pm.Nominationsaredueat5pm
onDecember2ndsodontdelayandnominatetoday!Formoreinformationpleasevisit
SanFranciscoNeighborhoodEmpowermentNetworkswebsite.

7ElevenOpenHouseRecap

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Recently,
took over management of the 7Eleven at 46th Avenue andTranslate
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JudahStreet.InlateSeptember,Harryheldanopenhouseathisstoretoaddressthe
communitysconcernsandshareinformationoneffortshehasmadetoimprovehis
store and the surrounding area. Residents expressed concerns about public safety,
panhandling,alcoholconsumption,andcleanliness.

Harry has already made several improvements. He ensures that at least two
employeesareworkingatalltimessothatoneisavailabletostepoutifneededand
address loitering. He has also ceased the sale of inexpensive, malt beverages. As a
resultofhisefforts,hereportsthatcallstotheSanFranciscoPoliceDepartmentfrom
hisstorehavedroppedsignificantly.Harryandhisteamarecommittedtominimizing
negative impacts on our community, and he welcomes neighbors to come into the
storeandtalktohimpersonally.

Harry will also be working with the 7Eleven corporation to improve the building.
Newsignagewillbeinstalled,andhewillalsoberelocatingthetrashreceptaclestoan
area away from public view. If residents have any concerns or questions, please
contactourofficeat(415)5547460.

WoodyLaBountyandDavidGallagherofWesternNeighborhoodsProject

CongratulationstoWesternNeighborhoods
ProjectfortheirAwardofMerit

OurofficeisexcitedtoannouncethattheWesternNeighborhoodsProjectisthewinnerof
the 2016 SF Museum & Historical Societys Award of Merit. The annual award honors
individuals,organizations,andbusinessesthathavemadeimportantcontributionstothe

legacyofSanFrancisco.TheWesternNeighborhoodsProjectisanallvolunteernonprofit
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groupthatgathershistoricalinformationaboutSanFrancisco'souterneighborhoods.Their
latest project is Open SF History, which scans, preserves, and shares historical San
Franciscophotosfrommajorcollectors.Ifyouareinterestedinthehistoryofouramazing
city,pleasevisitthiswonderfulonlinearchive.Youmayalsocontributetothisgreatproject
by providing any ideas, connections, or resources. To learn more about the Western
NeighborhoodsProject,pleasevisittheirwebpage.

Left:Bernice&ChuckLassiteratPollyAnnin1959|Right:SupervisorTang,BerniceandAssessorRecorder
CarmenChuather90thbirthdaycelebration

Happy90thBirthdayBerniceLassiter

Ourofficewantstowishaveryhappy90thbirthdaytoSunsetresidentandlegend,Bernice
Lassiter.BerniceisoneoftheoriginalownersofPollyAnnIceCream,andmovedtoSan
Franciscowithherfamilyin1939.BerniceattendedAptosJuniorHigh,andwasamember
ofthesecondclasstobeginatAbrahamLincolnHighSchool.Allfourofherchildrenalso
attended Lincoln H.S. After high school, Bernice worked at the telephone company until
phonesturnedautomaticdial.In1954,sheboughtthehomesheresidesinon39thAvenue.
ShepurchasedPollyAnnIceCreamParlorwithherhusbandin1959andoperatedituntil
1967.Underherownership,PollyAnnIceCreambecamefamousfortheirunusualflavors
andespeciallythebigwheelofflavorsthatcustomerscanspintohelpthemchoosetheirice
cream.

Bernice was also instrumental in the rebuilding of the Ortega Branch Library, and she
helpedraisemoneyfromsupporters.BerniceisafanoffellowSunsetresident,ChrisIsaak
shehasbeento9ofhisconcerts.ChristhinkshighlyofBerniceandreferstoherasMiss
PollyAnn.BernicehasdedicatedagreatdealofhertimetoherworkatGraceLutheran
Church,andinparticularwiththeGraceInfantCareCenter,runbyherbestfriend,Pamela
Ryan.BerniceisaSunsetDistricttreasure,andwecongratulateheronher90th birthday

and thank her for all she has contributed to our community. We look forward to
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commendingherattheBoardofSupervisorsonNovember1,2016.

ResilientSunset
EmergencySupplyBinPilotProject

San Francisco SAFE groups and NERTcertified residents in the Sunset District are
invitedtoparticipateinapilotprojectasapartofourResilientSunsetefforts.Under
thispilotproject,participantsmayreceivefreeemergencysupplybinsforstoragein
theirgarage,alongwithafewemergencypreparednesssupplies.Thebinshavebeen
made in partnership with Recology, and they are the same size as your receptacle
bins.Toacceptafreesupplybin,thereareafewconditions:
Youwouldagreetobepartofaprivateregistry(onlytobesharedwithyour
block,ifyouwish)listingwherethesupplybinsare
You must agree to work with and support neighbors on your block during
emergenciestothebestofyourabilities
Youmustmapoutyourblocktothebestofyourabilities,andindicatewhether
therearevulnerabilitiesinanyhouseholds
Youmustrefreshyourkitand/oraddtoiteachyear.
Thegoalofthisprojectistobuildcommunityrelationshipsbetweenneighbors.Ifyou
areamemberofSFSAFEorNERTprogramwhoisinterestedinparticipatingthis
pilotprogram.Pleaseemailray.law@sfgov.orgbyNovember11,2016.Pleasevisit
thiswebsiteifyouwanttoknowmoreabouttheResilientSunsetProject.

UPCOMINGEVENTS

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November3|Thursday|2:30pm

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OrtegaLibrary|3223OrtegaStreetand39thAvenue
KatherineRoywilldiscussherchildren'sbookabouttheocean'smost
fearsomepredatorsandthescientistswhostudythem,justafewmiles
fromtheGoldenGateBridge.FormoreeventsattheOrtegaLibrary,visit
theOrtegaLibrarywebsite.
November3|Thursday|7:00pm
PeopleofParksideSunset(POPS)MonthlyMeeting
(formerlyTaravalParksideMerchantsAssociation)
TaravalPoliceStation|234524thAvenue(SantiagoTaravalSt.)
POPS sponsors special events, advocates on behalf of the neighborhood,
andworkswithresidentsandothermerchantstoimprovethecommunity.
Formoreinformation,visitPOPSwebsite.
November4|Friday|6:00pm11:00pm
AbrahamLincolnHighSchoolPTSAFundraisingGala
UnitedIrishCulturalCenter|270045thAvenue(atSloatBlvd)
Save the date for a silent and live auction, raffle and games, student
performances, and the opportunity to meet ALHS staff and
families. Purchase tickets at the Fundraising Gala website. For more
information,emailLincolnGala@gmail.com.
November5|Saturday|9:00am11:00am
FriendsofSunsetRec
SunsetRecreationCenter|2201LawtonStreet
Join the Friends of Sunset Recreation Center volunteers as they continue
to maintain and look after the Sunset Recreation Center. For more
informationortogetinvolved,contactrecparkvolunteer@sfgov.org.
November5|Saturday|10:00am4:00pm
DianneFeinsteinElementarySchoolHarvestCarnival
Dianne Feinstein Elementary School | 2550 25th AvenueJoin the school
community of Dianne Feinstein Elementary for their annual harvest
carnival! There will be games, tasty foods to eat, a jumpy slide, and
entertainment!Formoreinformation,visitDianneFeinsteinElementary
Schoolswebsite.
November5|Saturday|2:00pm4:00pm
SharedSchoolyardProjectOpening
A.P.GianniniMiddleSchool|3151OrtegaStreet
Join for an exciting kickoff event marking the grand reopening of the
schoolyardforthepublictouseonweekends.Theeventwillincludegames
andactivitiesforthewholeneighborhood,freelunch,andaribboncutting
ceremony. Plus, bring your garden clothes to help clean and improve the
schoolgarden!Formoreinformation,visittheSharedSchoolyardwebsite.
November5|Saturday|3:00pm5:00pm
ParksideLibraryOpenHouse!
ParksideLibrary|1200TaravalStreet
Come and enjoy various activities at Parkside Librarys annual Open
House! See the Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company, enjoy light

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a gently used book to trade for another at our book swap. The fun starts
at3pm bring the whole family! For more events at Parkside Library,
visittheParksideLibrarywebsite.

November6,13,20,27|Sundays|10:00am
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. For more information,
visitthePlaylandFacebookPageorPlaylandsInstagram
November8|Tuesday
ElectionDay
Voters get a chance to weigh in on important issues this election
year. Voters are encouraged to visit the VotingintheNovember 8, 2016,
Election section of the Department of Elections website to check their
registrationinformation,trackthestatusoftheirvotebymailballot,view
their Voter Information Pamphlet and Sample Ballot, find the location of
their polling place, and request translated materials. For more
information,calltheDepartmentofElectionsat(415)5544375.
November9|Wednesday|6:00pm7:30pm
3DPrinterDemo
OrtegaLibrary|3223OrtegaStreetand39thAvenue
Curioustoseewhata3Dprintercando?Comeseeademonstration!For
all ages. For more events at the Ortega Library, visit the Ortega Library
website.
November12|Saturday|6:00pm11:00pm
SunsetGalaCasinoNight
TheScottishRiteMasonicCenter|285019thAve
Enjoy a gourmet Italian dinner, music, casino tables, and silent and live
auctions to benefit Sunset Elementary School! For more information,
visittheirwebsiteoremailgala@sunsetpta.org.
November13,20,27|Sundays|9:00am
BootCamp@Playland
Playlandat43 rdAvenue|136043 rdAvenueandJudahStreet
JoinafreeSunday 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 Playlands
Instagram.

November15|Saturday|3:30pm4:30pm
HolidayNeedleFeltingwithGogoCraft
ParksideLibrary|1200TaravalStreet
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toturnyourcreationintoanornamentthatisperfectfortheholidays.All
materials, tips, and tricks provided. For ages 11 and up. Adults welcome.
Space is limited. For more information and to register, please contact:
Dorcasatdorcas.wong@sfpl.orgFormoreeventsatParksideLibrary,visit
theParksideLibrarywebsite.
November15|Tuesday|7:00pm8:00pm
TaravalCommunityPoliceForum
Taraval Police Station Community Room | 2345 24th Avenue at Taraval
Street
LearnaboutthelatestcrimeupdatesandpublicsafetyissuesfromtheSan
Francisco Police Department and express your concerns and questions
about public safety in the Sunset District. This month, there will be a
presentation on San Franciscos Clean Power program. For more
information,visittheTaravalPoliceStationswebsite.
November16|Wednesday|6:30pm8:00pm
GoldenGateParkTennisCenterCommunityMeeting
CountyFairBuildingAuditorium|11999thAvenue
Staff will be sharing the projects concept design, walk through the
projected timeline and answer any questions related to the project. For
moreinformation,visitRecreationandParkDepartmentswebsite.
November16|Wednesday|6:30pm8:00pm
CraftNight:OrigamiStars
OrtegaLibrary|3223OrtegaStreetand39thAvenue
Create your own folded stars, perfect for holiday decorating. For adults.
Pleasecall4153555700tosignup(startingNovember1).Formoreevents
attheOrtegaLibrary,visittheOrtegaLibrarywebsite.
November17|Thursday|6:00pm8:00pm
WorkshopontheLocalCoastalProgramAmendment
SanFranciscoPlanning|1650MissionStreet,4thFloor
Portions of San Franciscos dynamic Ocean Beach particularly the area
between Sloat and Skyline boulevards have experienced substantial
erosion over the past few decades. San Francisco is amending its Local
Coastal Program to provide for longterm resiliency by balancing
environmental resources, maintaining coastal access, addressing
communityneeds,andprotectingourinvestmentinpublicinfrastructure,
such as roads and wastewater treatment facilities. A draft of the
amendmentwillbeavailableforpublicreviewandfeedbackonNovember
7,2016.JoinSanFranciscoPlanningstafftoreviewthedocumentandto
learnmoreabouttheprocessaswemoveforwardtoPlanningCommission
andtheBoardofSupervisors.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitPlanning
Departmentswebsite.
November18|Friday|5:00pm
ADiscoverYourDistrict(DYD)Event
LearntoMakeJamwithJannotofJannotArtisinalPreserves
GraceLutheranChurch|3201UlloaStreetat33 rdAvenue.
WeareexcitedtopartnerwithSunsetDistrictresidentJannotRosstohost
ajammakingclassaspartofourDiscoverYourDistrictseries.Learnhow

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November20|Sunday|11:00am2:00pm
Playlandat43rd AvenueGardenWorkDay
Playlandat43 rdAvenue|136043 rdAvenueandJudahStreet
Playlands community garden needs TLC! Help with watering, weeding,
mulching,composting.Toolsavailable.Bringyourgloves!SucculentSwap
follows. For more information, visit the Playland Facebook
PageorPlaylandsInstagram
November28December9|10:00am5:00pm
12DaysofKittens
KittyHall|Room264,1Dr.CarltonB.GoodlettDrive
Visitors are encouraged to stop by between the hours of 10:00am and
5:00pm,bringdonationsofpetfoodandsupplies(i.e.oldlinens,carriers,
litter boxes), make a pledge to support ACC, and adopt a new feline
friend!Formoreinformation,contactourofficeat(415)5547460.
December3|Saturday|10:00am3:00pm
SunsetMercantile
CountyFairBuilding|11999thAvenue
Dont miss this open air popup market featuring merchants from the
OuterSunset!LauraPeschkeZinglerandAngiePetittTaylorareplanning
another great event with shopping and music as well as plenty of family
friendly activities. For more information, visit the Sunset Mercantile
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CelebratingthenewSunsetFitnessZoneparcoursealongSunsetBoulevard.Cuttingtheribbonwith
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(Left)OurannualMoviesinMcCoppinatMcCoppinSquare.(Right)ThemembersofPeopleofParkside
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