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What is Happening in our Neighborhood this Month? February, 2007 All events listed here are open to the community. Tel-Hi tries for accuracy, but encourages you to verify all information, as scheduling changes may occur. To add your announcement to our monthly listing, please contact Jessica Look at jessica@tel-hi.org or 415/421-6443 x 37. COMMUNITY
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North Beach Neighbors North Beach Neighbors Board of Directors meet regularly at Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center on the second Monday of every month. All members are welcome to join them. For more information please see www.northbeachneighbors.org or email northbeachneighbors@yahoo.com When: Monday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. Central District Police Community Relations Forum Please join Captain James Dudley and fellow officers of Central District Police Station, for their monthly Community Police Forum. Learn more about crime statistics and trends in the Central District. Community members are encouraged to participate to bring matters of concern to the Captain’s attention, so we can work together for a safe neighborhood. When: Thursday, February 15, 6:00 -7:00 p.m. The Sit-Down Readers' Theatre Presents Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part II" Join us for a reading of Shakespeare's historical play which mixes history and comedy and scenes of kings and battles to country life. Read a part if you like. When : Saturday, February 3, 2:00 p.m. A Girls Athletic Extravaganza SF Recreation & Park Department proudly presents: "A Girls Athletic Extravaganza" in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. All San Francisco Girls ages 6-12 are Welcome! Pre-Register to receive a complimentary lunch and memento. Parents and siblings are welcome to watch (please bring your own lunch). This event co-sponsored by Mayor Gavin Newsom's "Shape Up San Francisco" For More Information: Call Veronica at (415) 831-6313 When: Saturday, February 10, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Microchipping Clinic Friends of SF Animal Care and Control sponsors FREE to San Francisco residents microchipping for your pets. A $15 charge for nonresidents. No appointment necessary. Pets should be properly leashed or in a carrier, please. When: Sunday, February 11, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Psychosis Live: Poets Joie Cook and Mark Schwartz Read Poet, performer and musician Joie Cook will read from new work and Mark Schwartz will read excerpts from "Journal: Experiences in a Cuban Hospital - Illusion and Reflection Turned into Reality." When: Tuesday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Chinese New Year with the Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company Celebrate the Year of the Pig with a traditional and modern Chinese dance performance. Gung Hay Fat Choy! When : Saturday, February 24, 2:30 p.m. Featuring African folktales, rhythm, rap and rhyme. For ages 3 and older. When : Tuesday, February 27, 11:00-11:40 a.m. Keepers of the Flame: A Jack Micheline Celebration Poets A.D. Winans and Gerald Nicosia honor the 9th anniversary of their friend's death, poet Jack Micheline by reading his poetry and their own. Both poets were deeply influenced by the Beats, knew Micheline since the 1970's and were moved by his connection to the street and to the poor, whom he wrote about. When : Tuesday, February 27, 7:00 p.m. Ferry Plaza Farmer Market Drop by to peruse stands hawking the finest Northern California fruits, vegetables, breads, dairy, flowers, and readymade snacks by a few local restaurants, farmers and entrepreneurs! Drop in on Sunday from 8am to 2pm for the gardener's market, which focuses on plants but also has a bit of produce. A project of CUESA - the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, whose mission is to promote regional sustainable agriculture through the operation of farmers' markets and educational programs. Please see http://www.cuesa.org/ When : Tuesdays 10a.m. to 2 p.m. (year round), Thursdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (seasonally), Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (year round), & Sundays 10a.m. – 2 p.m. (seasonally) FREE
CLASSES FOR THE COMMUNITY Open to all middle school and high school youth. No cost to join. Friday Club is a year-round faith based youth program providing a safe and secure environment where youth can form lasting friendships with peers, develop leadership skills, and foster a deeper sense of Christian spirituality and faith. Club groups are encouraged to develop their own program of activities with the help of volunteer leaders and Cameron House Youth Ministries staff. Participants help plan activities such as community service projects, arts and crafts, social events, and retreats with an emphasis on spiritual, mental, social, and physical development. There is no cost to join Friday Club, but all participants must turn in an updated registration form. Click here to download a copy of the registration form. When : Friday Nights, 7:00 – 10:00 pm San Francisco City Guides - Free walking tours For more details, visit www.sfcityguides.org or call ( 415) 557-4266. Walking tour of Chinatown: When : Every Saturday in February, 10:00 am, and every Monday at 1:30pm Walking tour of North Beach: North Beach : When : Every Saturday in February, 10:00 am, Telegraph Hill hike: When : Every Saturday in February, 1:00pm Embarcadero North: When : Saturday, February 10, 2:00pm San Francisco Art Institute: Visiting Artists and Scholars Lecture Series Centering on the question of how art can continually position itself within our geopolitical situation, the idea of public sphere becomes quintessential to creative activity. The ongoing program of public lectures by visiting artists and scholars at SFAI investigates the key art world and societal debates of our time. Free and open to the public. (415) 771-7020 When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 19: Jem Cohen Monday, February 26: Anne M. Wagner Wednesday, February 28: Rem Koolhaas Where: San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut Street (between Jones and Leavenworth). Free Tax and WFC Preparation If your family’s income was less than $39,000 in 2006 you can have your taxes and Working Families Credit prepared for free at several San Francisco locations. You can get help filing for the WFC from any of the city’s free tax preparation sites or from your local H&R Block office. For more information visit www.workingfamiliescredit.org or call 415-557-6284. Megan’s Law Website Access: Conversational Spanish and/or Conversational Italian Classes are designed for members to enjoy ongoing language instruction. Ideal for school, business, travel -- or simply personal growth -- these classes will give you language instruction the way you want it: clear, simple and concise. The variety and ease of Ms. Smithers-Hubbard’s teaching style, coupled with the use of CDs, CD Roms, and DVDs she encourages for outside practice, will have you using Spanish and/or Italian in no time! Soon you’ll master vital vocabulary and grammar, while continaully building upon reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Ideal for those who’ve studied some Spanish or Italian before, this series provides a refresher and readies you for advanced studies. The small group environment (10 students max) will allow for plenty of personal attention. Twelve week program is $300. Six week program is $180. Lynn Smithers-Hubbard, 415-608-1307. Please call 415.421.6443 x 37 or email jessica@tel-hi.org with any questions about this listing. |
