Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

Hosted by SFUSD’s Department of College & Career Readiness, join Career Technical Education students as they showcase work from the 23-24 school year. CTE students will present Capstone and school-year projects to their peers, families, SFUSD staff, industry partners, and community-based organizations. Attend the Spring Showcase to provide feedback on student work during this celebration of learning!

Limited parking available, public transportation is recommended.

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

The clinic will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, at 925 Stockton Street, in San Francisco. The church is conveniently located next to the T line Rose Pak underground MUNI station and within 2 blocks of the 30, 45 and 8 MUNI buses. Parking is extremely limited and for volunteers only, public transportation is suggested.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Cantonese or Mandarin speaking optometrists will conduct medical and vision exams. Language interpreters will be present to assist.

Trained Lions will perform eye scanning

A variety of free reading glasses will also be available on site.

Volunteers will greet patients, help them navigate the paperwork and exams, and order free glasses via the Zenni website.

Nurses will monitor blood pressure, measure BMI, and administer glucose tests.

PATIENT REGISTRATION

For more info: Contact Lion Lesley Kraechan 415-377-6467 Lkraechan@yahoo.com

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

This is a 6 week workshop (​​Sundays, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, & 3/10 skipping 2/18) in collaboration with SF Arts Education and our Mission Bay location. In this workshop, students will collaborate with student artists from SF Arts Education and exchange stories with the workshop cohort at our Mission Bay Location. The students' end product will be displayed in an exhibition on March 23rd. More details to come!

To express interest in this workshop fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/an2Teinao7TWAP589.

After registering, staff will reach out to offer a spot depending on eligibility and availability in the program. Our workshops are open to anyone, but we do give priority to SFUSD students with socio-economic need and hold spaces for students enrolled in our other programs.

Join us March 9, 2024

The Information and Resource Conference is a FREE conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and community members.

Mark your calendar!!

This years conference will be held at a new location!

Balboa Highschool

1000 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

Everything at the IRC is free to attendees!

Keynote

Workshops

Interpretation

Exhibitor Hall

Light breakfast and lunch

Childcare

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer childcare at IRC this year. Children are welcome to attend IRC with their families this year. We will have activity packs for kids available in the workshop sessions and ask that you step out with your child if they become disruptive.

To help support families who may need to bring their children to IRC, we will provide a sensory break room that families are welcome to visit with their child.

Getting here

Balboa Highschool

1000 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

BART:

Balboa Park Station

Muni:

J, K and M light rail

29, 49 (stop: Ocean Ave & Otsego Ave)

8, 43, 54, 91 (stop: Geneva Ave & Cayuga Ave)

Parking

Parking can be challenging! We strongly recommend taking public transportation to attend the conference.

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

This is a 6 week workshop (​​Sundays, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, & 3/10 skipping 2/18) in collaboration with SF Arts Education and our Mission Bay location. In this workshop, students will collaborate with student artists from SF Arts Education and exchange stories with the workshop cohort at our Mission Bay Location. The students' end product will be displayed in an exhibition on March 23rd. More details to come!

To express interest in this workshop fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/an2Teinao7TWAP589.

After registering, staff will reach out to offer a spot depending on eligibility and availability in the program. Our workshops are open to anyone, but we do give priority to SFUSD students with socio-economic need and hold spaces for students enrolled in our other programs.

Now in its 46th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run presented by Amazon gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and vibrant community. For those who prefer to participate virtually, the event will again offer a virtual race to include our friends and partners from across the globe. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, known for their charisma, intelligence, and confidence, they are naturally gifted and seen as lucky.

Proceeds from this event will support youth and teen programs, social services for low-income families, and financial assistance to make the Chinatown YMCA’s programs accessible to all.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

In-Person Runners: The option to receive your bib by mail ends Sunday, 2/11/2024 @ 11:59pm pst. T-shirts (and tech shirt if purchased) would still need to be picked up in person.

Virtual Runners: In order to receive your runner kits by the start of the virtual event (3/3/2024) registration must be submitted by Wednesday, 1/31/2024 @ 11:59pm pst. All others who register for the virtual event after February 1st will receive their runner kits after March 3rd, but no later than May 4, 2024.

REGISTRATION PACKAGES:

IN-PERSON 5K / 10K - BASIC PACKAGE

Includes run registration, run t-shirt, medal, and goodie bag.

$55.00 Early Bird : December 5th – January 5th, 2024

$60.00 Regular : January 6th – February 27th, 2024

IN-PERSON 5K /10K - PREMIUM PACKAGE

Includes run registration, run t-shirt, medal, long sleeve performance tech shirt, and goodie bag.

$75.00 Early Bird : December 5th – January 5th, 2024

$80.00 Regular : January 6th – February 27th, 2024

VIRTUAL 5K / 10K - BASIC PACKAGE

Includes virtual run registration, run t-shirt, medal, and virtual goodie bag.

PLEASE NOTE: If you hope to receive your runner kit by the start of the virtual event (3/3/2024) registration must be done by Wednesday, 1/31/2024 @ 11:59pm pst.

$55.00 Early Bird : December 5th – January 5th, 2024

$60.00 Regular: January 6th – February 27th, 2024

VIRTUAL 5K / 10K - PREMIUM PACKAGE

Includes virtual run registration, run t-shirt, medal, long sleeve performance tech shirt, and virtual goodie bag.

PLEASE NOTE: If you hope to receive your runner kit by the start of the virtual event (3/3/2024) registration must be done by Wednesday, 1/31/2024 @ 11:59pm pst

$70.00 Early Bird : December 5th – January 5th, 2024

$75.00 Regular : January 6th – February 27th, 2024

Refunds: There are no refunds for this event.

March 3rd, 2024, in-person event is on rain or shine.

ABADÁ-SF RETURNS TO THE STAGE

FOR A SNEAK PEEK PERFORMANCE

Join us on March 2 at our San Francisco studio for a sneak peek of our upcoming multidimensional show, CIGARRA e Guerreiras Nessa Arte. This show, directed by Artistic Director Márcia Treidler “Mestra Cigarra”, illuminates the stories of women in Afro-Brazilian traditions, including Márcia’s legendary role in Capoeira.

Presented at ACSF’s Capoeira Arts Center, this performance offers an intimate viewing experience that showcases snippets of what will be presented in May 2024 at Z-Space. After the performance, Márcia and the artists will answer questions during an artist Q&A session. Join us for this exciting preview of our upcoming show!

CIGARRA e Guerreiras Nessa Arte will be presented by ACSF’s Performance Company with special guest artists, including Mestranda Yara, Professor Côco, and others.

Get tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/4726e8hy

Visit our site or email info@abada.org for more info.

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

The Wiz is coming to San Francisco and we are inviting YOU to come out for a special performance and Q+A session with cast members and members of the Lighting Design team.

Ease on down the road to the Ruth Williams Opera House for this special treat plus swag giveaways and tickets to the opening weekend of performances.

We want to PACK the audience with children and youth so that we may inspire them to dive into their roles as the future of Theatre and Performance, both as audience members and creatives.

Priority will be to children and youth in age, but is open to those that are youthful at heart.

Questions? Contact Program Director Ashley Smiley at: smiley@bvoh.org and put The Wiz in the subject line.

This is a 6 week workshop (​​Sundays, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, & 3/10 skipping 2/18) in collaboration with SF Arts Education and our Mission Bay location. In this workshop, students will collaborate with student artists from SF Arts Education and exchange stories with the workshop cohort at our Mission Bay Location. The students' end product will be displayed in an exhibition on March 23rd. More details to come!

To express interest in this workshop fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/an2Teinao7TWAP589.

After registering, staff will reach out to offer a spot depending on eligibility and availability in the program. Our workshops are open to anyone, but we do give priority to SFUSD students with socio-economic need and hold spaces for students enrolled in our other programs.

Start making your family’s summer plans at the San Francisco Summer Resource Fair! The event will feature representatives from 100 summer camps, classes, and programs for children and youth in grades K-8. Looking for all day camps? Arts, science, or sports programs? Traditional sleepaway summer camps? The Summer Resource Fair will have it all, including many opportunities that are free, low-cost, and/or offer financial aid.

No sign up or registration is required! Just come on out to the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) on February 24, 2024 between 11am and 2pm.

Stick around for some good times! The San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department will host a Kid Zone with family-friendly games and activities, the San Francisco Public Library will host a huge book giveaway, and exhibitors will have lots of fun things to do at their tables.

Make it a family day at Golden Gate Park! The County Fair Building is next door to the San Francisco Botanical Garden (free for all San Francisco residents!), it is an easy, short walk to the California Academy of Sciences, and it is a five-minute walk to the free Accessible Lot/Bandshell Shuttle Stop, which can take you to everything that Golden Gate Park has to offer.

On Friday, January 16th, 2024 come down to the Ruth Williams Opera House for a Jazz Vespers in Honor of Ruth Williams led by the St. John Coltrane Church with special guests Richard Howell and Destiny Muhammad!

Hear about Ruth Williams’ legacy as an artist, educator and activist from her family and experience a Jazz-led evening prayer service in honor of her and of the many ancestors that made our world today possible.

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

This is a 6 week workshop (​​Sundays, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, & 3/10 skipping 2/18) in collaboration with SF Arts Education and our Mission Bay location. In this workshop, students will collaborate with student artists from SF Arts Education and exchange stories with the workshop cohort at our Mission Bay Location. The students' end product will be displayed in an exhibition on March 23rd. More details to come!

To express interest in this workshop fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/an2Teinao7TWAP589.

After registering, staff will reach out to offer a spot depending on eligibility and availability in the program. Our workshops are open to anyone, but we do give priority to SFUSD students with socio-economic need and hold spaces for students enrolled in our other programs.

The Ruth Williams Opera House is excited to host Kesh Cares and Remy Creations for their 3rd Annual Giveback Day. Come out for free meals, clothes, hygiene products, hair care services and connect with housing, job and mental health resources.

Listen to UEA empowerment panel.

Kids corner: participate in educational and fun activities related to black history and culture.

Cultural celebration: enjoy live music, dance, and spoken word performances highlighting Black culture and heritage.

Art Exhibit: Explore a gallery featuring the work of local Black artist.

For more information contact Samantha Vaing at samantha@urbanedacademy.org

Join Exploratorium and Port of San Francisco staff on the San Francisco waterfront to observe, photograph, and discuss the king tides. “King tide” is a popular, non-scientific term used to describe exceptionally high tides.

Come find out what causes the tides, why we have higher tides at this time of year, and learn more about the Waterfront Resilience Program's efforts to protect the city's waterfront. Because of sea level rise, the king tides of today provide opportunities to experience the “normal” high tides of tomorrow.

The high tide predicted at our closest tide station is 7.05 feet at 10:36 a.m.

We'll gather between Pier 3 and Pier 5 on the Bay side of San Francisco's Embarcadero. This public event is free and no reservations are required; museum admission is not included.

We will meet rain or shine! Come see the future!

For more information, contact llambertson@exploratorium.edu

Practice speaking English in a friendly online group setting.

We meet every Tuesday through Dec. 17, 2024 on Zoom.

(No session on January 2nd, January 16th, February 20th, May 28th, September 3rd, October 15th, & November 12th).

All levels are welcome. Register once and attend any or all sessions.

esl@sfpl.org

Rock and soul music historian and author Richie Unterberger presents a virtual program on Tina Turner, the soul music great who recently passed away. Focusing on her prime from the 1960s through the 1980s, the event will spotlight classic performances of songs like "River Deep, Mountain High," "It's Gonna Work Out Fine," "Proud Mary," and "What's Love Got to Do With It."

Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous rock history books, including volumes on the Beatles, the Who, the Velvet Underground, Bob Marley and 1960s folk-rock. He teaches courses on rock and soul music history at several Bay Area colleges. His newest book, San Francisco: Portrait of a City was published in 2022 by Taschen.

This virtual program is offered as a one-time event only by agreement with the presenter. This program will NOT be recorded.

artmusicrec@sfpl.org

Register

This is a 6 week workshop (​​Sundays, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, & 3/10 skipping 2/18) in collaboration with SF Arts Education and our Mission Bay location. In this workshop, students will collaborate with student artists from SF Arts Education and exchange stories with the workshop cohort at our Mission Bay Location. The students' end product will be displayed in an exhibition on March 23rd. More details to come!

To express interest in this workshop fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/an2Teinao7TWAP589.

After registering, staff will reach out to offer a spot depending on eligibility and availability in the program. Our workshops are open to anyone, but we do give priority to SFUSD students with socio-economic need and hold spaces for students enrolled in our other programs.

Enjoy an enriching afterschool session with Mission Science Workshop and their mobile STEM cart. Sessions every Thursday from January 11 to February 1 will include guided hands-on investigations.