Announcements: August, 2023

THE CHILDREN’S BOOK PROJECT

The Children’s Book Project is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that provides free books for children and youth living in economically vulnerable communities to help improve literacy and close the achievement gap. You can help create equitable access to books by donating new or gently used books that your children have outgrown. If you have good condition books to donate, our Book Bank is open by appointment at 2166 Palou St., or find a local book drop at childrensbookproject.org.

COMMENTARIES AND LETTERS

From the editor: All commentaries we publish are the opinions of the writers and should not be considered our editorial stances on issues. We strive to remain neutral and offer a balance of viewpoints. We invite readers who wish to express their opinions to send a letter to the editor to [email protected]. Word limit for the newspaper is 350, for the website, 500. RichmondSunsetNews.com.

COOKING TOGETHER WITH SHANTA NIMBARK SACHAROFF

Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, author of several cookbooks and a local history book on food co-ops, will present a discussion and cooking demonstration on two dates: 1. Western

Addition Branch library, 1555 Scott St., Aug. 10, 5-6:30 p.m., and 2. Park Branch library, 1833 Page St., Aug. 19, 2-3:30 p.m. Shanta will discuss the challenges that small organic farmers face for organic certification. She will then demonstrate how to make refrigerator pickles using chemical-free cucumbers purchased from local farmers’ markets. Attendees can sample pickles and chai during Q&A sessions. Registration is recommended to attend this free event.

DAHLIA SHOW

The Dahlia Society of California hosts its annual Dahlia Show, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19 and 20, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park at Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 415-994-2448. or go to sfdahlias.org.

DRAMA WITH FRIENDS

Drama With Friends is a free ZOOM THEATRE. Want to act? Join a troupe of older actors looking to expand our acting pool. We present short plays by local playwrights every third Monday night of the month followed by a Q&A with the playwright. Prospective actors need to set aside time for two or three one-hour rehearsals a month. Want to join the audience? You’re welcome too. Check out the Community Living Campaign for further information (sfcommunityliving.org/event/dwf) or write [email protected].

FELTON TECH SQUAD – RICHMOND

Felton’s Tech Squad is providing free basic tech support for older adults and people with disabilities in the Richmond District. Ask questions regarding how to navigate your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Learn basic skills on your smartphone and tablet.

• Friday, Aug. 4, 2:30-3 p.m. at the Richmond Library (351 Ninth Ave.). Drop-in for a one-on-one session in English, Russian, Cantonese or Mandarin.

• Smartphone and Tablet Training Class in English at the Richmond Library on Fridays, Aug. 4,11 and 18, 1:30-3 p.m. For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email [email protected].

FELTON TECH SQUAD – SUNSET

Felton’s Tech Squad is providing free basic tech support for older adults and people with disabilities. Ask questions regarding how to navigate your smartphone, tablet or laptop. One-on-one session in English. Friday, Aug. 25, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Ortega Library (3223 Ortega St.) Drop-in for a one-on-one session in English. For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email [email protected].

FLOWER PIANO

Flower Piano will again transform the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden gate Park into the City’s own alfresco concert hall in September where everyone is invited to play and listen. Participants are invited to explore the Botanical Garden’s global living plant collections as they seek out the 12 pianos spread out across the 55-acre living museum. At each of the pianos, there will be scheduled professional and community partner performances as well as ample open play time for anyone to sit down and play — reflecting a range of genres, ages and cultures. Spontaneous community music-making around the pianos during unscheduled times are often cited as favorite moments among Flower Piano attendees. Complete program and ticket links can be found at sfbg.org/flowerpiano.

FREE ADAPTIVE BIKE PROGRAM

Serving people with disabilities in SF parks, the free Adaptive Bike Program is presented by a partnership between SF Rec. and Park, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) and SF Municipal Transportation Agency. Ride an adaptive bike in two lovely locations either in Golden Gate Park (every first and third Saturday) or on The Great Highway (every second and fourth Saturday). Reservations are required (limited availability on some bikes). To reserve a bike, contact BORP Cycling Center at 510-848-2930 or e-mail at [email protected] by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the event.

FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND BRANCH

351 NINTH AVE., 415-355-5600

CHILDREN/FAMILY PROGRAMS:

“Storytime.” Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.

“Performance: Fur, Scales and Tails Animal Show.” Learn about wildlife, see some critters close-up and pet some of your favorite animal stars with Tracy Hill’s animal show. For children and their families. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1-2 p.m.

“Activity: Playdough” Put on your scientist hat and mix different household ingredients to make playdough. For ages 7 and older. Space is limited. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

TEEN PROGRAM:

“Bright Knights Chess tournament.” Bright Knights Chess Club will host a free chess tournament for youth who just learned to play chess and for youth who want to progress to the next level. The tournament is limited to participants with U.S. Chess Federation rating less than 800. Four levels of competitions:

A) Beginner: New to chess. Just learned to move.

B) Novice: Knows how to move and understands basic chess strategy.

C) U.S. Chess Federation rated under 700: Requires USCF membership to play. Games are reported to the U.S. Chess Federation for national ranking. Membership can be registered or renew at uschess.org

D) U.S. Chess Federation open rated 700: Requires USCF membership to play. Games are reported to the U.S. Chess Federation for national ranking. Membership can be registered or renew at uschess.org. This section is for players rated 700 or higher in either quick or regular rating. Saturday Aug. 26. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

“Breath meditation with Don Narin.” Guided meditation for calming and stress release. Every Thursday, 11-11:30 a.m.

“Gentle Yoga with Don Narin.” Yoga anyone can do. Bring your own mat or use a library chair. Every Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

“Tutorial: Drop-In Tech Support for Older Adults with the Felton Institute Tech Squad.” Get one-on-one help with your phone or tablet, searching the Internet, setting up an email account and other basic computer tasks. Cantonese-speaking Tech Squad members are available to assist. Friday, Aug. 2 and 11, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

“Author Chang C. Chen.” Meet author Chang C. Chen, who will discuss her new book. Introducing the great woman behind Lee Ang—Lin Huijia’s oral history. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2–4 p.m.

“Read Together, Silent Book Club.” Bring any book (fiction or nonfiction) for a period of silent reading followed by a discussion when you share what you are reading with others. The club meets every other Wednesday. Aug. 9 and 23, 3-5 p.m.

“Activity: Mahjong.” Learn how to play mahjong, mahjong culture and make new friends. Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5600. Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

“Chinese book talk.” Panpan Gao holds two PhDs, one in molecular biology and another in law. Her debut book, “Feast of the Future,” which redefines the essence of food and dining, was released in January and has achieved remarkable success. During the book talk, the author will personally present and share her innovative cuisine, taking the readers on a captivating journey through the realm of contemporary culinary art. Panpan (Pamela) resides in San Jose. The program is in partnership with 1 Plus Books. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2–4 p.m.

“Medical Services for Newly Arrived Humanitarian Parolees from Ukraine.” Learn about the benefits and services available in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties to the Ukrainian parolees from the SF Department of Public Health representative. Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

“Author talk: Henry Michalski, Torn Lilacs.” Local author, Henry Michalski charts the journey his parents endured during the dark days of World War II, a horrific tale of defiance and hope wrapped in a love story — a story the world must know. Torn Lilacs begins in a small polish village but soon takes the reader to Ukraine, Siberia and Kazakhstan, areas little written about. Torn Lilacs is the story of two ordinary people fighting and struggling to stay alive, hunted like animals because of their birth into the Jewish faith. But it’s a hopeful and uplifting story of courage, faith and above all, love. Torn Lilacs won the independent press award, the international book award, the Eric Hoffer Award and the San Francisco Book Festival Award. Thursday. Aug. 24, 3-4:30 p.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy August birthday to Emily Bartoli, Anthony Byrne, Tracy Caldwell, Wyatt Chow, Matt Craig, Dennis Cresci, Mauna Dasari, Ron Davis, Julia Elkin, Jonathan Farrell, Noma Faingold, Teresa Hansell, Brian Hom, Esther Lue, Jeffrey Lue, Lisa Lue, Odette Lue, Philip Lue, Shweta Maurya, Montana McMorrow, Rowen Meck, Lori Melero, Jordan Singh, Jon Sugar, Sky Tafoya, Farley “How do you eat with those hands?” Tolpen, Chris Traina, Florence Wong and Jennifer Wong. To add a name to the monthly birthday list, email [email protected]. Free.

INTERNS WELCOME

The Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers offer unpaid summer internships to students looking for journalism experience and instruction. For more information, call 415-706-6428 or email [email protected].

MEET THE EDITOR OF THE RICHMOND REVIEW

Meet the editor of the Richmond Review: You are invited to meet with Michael Durand, editor and publisher of the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers and the RichmondSunsetNews.com website. Bring your story ideas, feedback, suggestions, questions, announcement items and advertising inquiries. We are also welcoming new writers and photographers interested in contributing stories and photos. One Richmond storefront, 802 Clement St., every second Wednesday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m. For more information, call 415-706-6428 or email [email protected]. Scheduled appointments not necessary but appreciated.

ONLINE-ONLY CONTENT

Visit our website, to find features that you can’t find in the newspaper. Look for “cooking Together,” by Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, “Overtures and Undertows,” a column by Noma Faingold, a talented writer and longtime contributor to the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers. Business features, “Business Profile” by John Oppenheimer and “A Shot of Salvation” by Deno Gellepes, were recently uploaded. And take a look at the new “Photos of the Month” gallery. RichmondSunsetNews.com.

OUTER SUNSET FARMERS MARKET AND MERCANTILE

Join us every Sunday at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market and Mercantile, where you can find fresh produce from local farmers and ranchers, enjoy delicious dishes from Outer Sunset eateries and discover unique finds from local makers and artisans. Every Sunday, find a revolving series of live performers, engaging activities and exhibitions at the ArtShip and fun zone! Our farmers market accepts WIC, EBT and Market Match! 37th Avenue at Ortega Street, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Go to sunsetmercantilesf.com or call 415-465-2475 for more details.

PAR – OUTSIDE LANDS CONCERT SERIES TOWN HALL MEETING

A proposal to add an additional weekend to the Outside Lands concert series starting in 2024 is now pending before the SF Board of Supervisors. The issue will be on the Board’s Sept. 6, calendar. District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan asked SF Recreation and Park Department officials and the concert promoters, Another Planet Entertainment, to conduct outreach in the communities most affected by the concerts. In response, the Planning Association for the Richmond (PAR) will hold a town hall meeting where neighbors can learn more about the proposal, and share their concerns, observations and ideas. This is an opportunity to weigh in before a decision is made about the proposal. PAR has requested that the concert promoters and Rec. and Park officials join us at the town hall prepared to share detailed information about the proposed second weekend, including maps and specifics about the terms of the permit. Issues to discuss include street closures, hours of the concerts, specifics of parking restrictions, after-event transportation for attendees, adequacy of police services post event in residential areas, adequacy of current methods intended to mitigate concert impacts on surrounding neighborhoods, traffic congestion, trash and noise. Golden Gate Park Senior Center, 6101 Fulton St. (at 37th Avenue), Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m.

‘PHOTOS OF THE MONTH’ GALLERY ONLINE

Photographers are invited to submit three of their best photos for consideration to be published in the “Photos of the Month” gallery on RichmondSunsetNews.com. The website averages 20,000 views per month. Please submit photos as jpegs, 150 dpi, six inches wide. If you don’t know how to size your photos, we can help. While there is no compensation for the submissions, we are planning on awarding a gift to the best photo of the month in the near future. Please submit on the 15th of each month. For more information, email [email protected] or call 415-706-6428.

REFUSE REFUSE CLEANUPS

RICHMOND:

Thursday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m.–noon, SF Village Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413075/.

Thursday, Aug. 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m.,One Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/528372/.

Friday, Aug. 4, 8–9 a.m.,Morning Coffee Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/.

Friday, Aug. 4, 3:30–5 p.m., Outer Richmond Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/450069/.

Saturday, Aug. 5, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Richmond Library Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/553131/.

Saturday, Aug. 12, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Saturday, Aug. 19, 10–11:30 a.m., KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/.

Sunday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Baker Beach Cleanup, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/560617/.

Sat, Aug. 26, 10 a.m.–noon, KEEP Ocean Beach Clean, mobilize.us/togethersf/event/399341/

SUNSET:

Sunday, Aug. 13, 1–3 p.m., Great Highway Park Cleanup,

mobilize.us/togethersf/event/448138/.

Sunday, Aug. 20. 10 a.m.-noon, Sunset Mercantile Cleanup,

mobilize.us/togethersf/event/557047/.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 9:45 a.m.-noon, Sunset Cleanup Showdown: Team Inner Sunset,

mobilize.us/togethersf/event/464169/.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 9:45 a.m.-noon, Sunset Cleanup Showdown: Team Central Sunset,

mobilize.us/togethersf/event/546732/.

‘SAN FRANCISCO COWBOY’ MOVIE RED CARPET PREMIERE

Join us for the highly anticipated “San Francisco Cowboy” Movie Red Carpet Premiere on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. at the Balboa Theatre, 3630 Balboa St. Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening filled with glitz, glamour and the magic of the silver screen. “San Francisco Cowboy” is a film about a small-town cowboy who goes to San Francisco in search of his mother whom he has never seen before. He becomes friends with a rideshare driver who takes him to a downtown bar on Polk street and promises to show him the real San Francisco. The film won the Special Jury award at the Indo French Film Festival. Tickets can be purchased by emailing the local movie director at [email protected] or

eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-cowboy-movie-red-carpet-premiere-

tickets-678579859627?aff=oddtdtcreator.

SECONDHAND SATURDAYS

Come Check out Secondhand Saturdays and celebrate all things vintage, antique and secondhand. Presented by Sunset Mercantile every third Saturday of the month at Ortega Street and 32nd Avenue, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop local from more than 50 vintage vendors, makers and artisans that are some of the Bay Area’s best. Enjoy live music, family friendly activities, food trucks, rotating monthly features and more! Visit sunsetmercantilesf.com/secondhand/ for more information.

SENIOR NEEDS A HOME

Senior lady, quiet, with references, needs a place to live at a private residence in the west area of San Francisco. Having arthiritis, she avoids flights of steps and hills. Uses public transportation. Call 415-561-9275 if you or someone you know can provide her a home.

STAMP COLLECTOR AND STAMP COLLECTIONS

Stamp collector is buying stamps and stamp collections. I am buying “older stamps” from the 1800s to 1930. American Philatelic Society member since 1986. Pictures are appreciated. Call or text message 415-533-0761.

THANK YOU!

Sincere thanks to the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon readers who generously donated to the Nourish Your Neighborhood Newspaper campaign. Your contribution helped keep us financially healthy. If you donated before we started our Patreon campaign and would like some of our branded products (tote bag, pens, coffee mug, hat or shirt), please send an email to [email protected]. We would also like to share just your name in the paper to thank you. Please let us know if that is OK. To donate, please visit our website to sign up for our Patreon campaign, send a check to: Sunset Beacon, P.O. Box 16035, SF, CA, 94116 or send via PayPal to [email protected]. Thank you!

WOOD GOODS AND HOT SAUCE

Wood Goods and Hot Sauce is a unique shop at 1821 Balboa St. We are half art gallery – showcasing local artists – and half gift shop. We have an ever evolving hot sauce collection of more than 60 different and hard-to-find hot sauces, and a curated variety of gifts ranging from baby clothes to one-of-a-kind antiques. We are constantly ordering new items and finding those diamonds-in-the-rough vintage scores, and bringing them into the shop for the lucky person who chooses to take them home. We offer free tastings of all of the hot sauces that we carry, so there is no doubt that you will leave happy with your purchase. Our hours are the occasional Friday with varying hours, and every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Special appointments can be made by calling or texting 415-497-5005. To learn more, go to woodgoodsandhotsauce.com.

WRITING AND EDITING SERVICE

I am a California licensed attorney who is able to help with many of your writing, editing, and proofreading needs. I can assist with reports, proposals, professional applications, books, resumes and cover letters. I have 25 years of government experience and a 12-year human resources and recruiting background. Recently, I edited a manuscript for one author and provide ongoing editorial support to another. I welcome large and small projects. Please do not

hesitate to contact me with questions, concerns or feedback. Email: [email protected] or call/text 415-407-7328. I look forward to working with you.

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