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Larsen PlaygroundWe are excited to share with you that Larsen Playground will be re-opening this month, and we welcome you all to celebrate the return of its jet-inspired play structure with us! Many of those who grew up in San Francisco remember Larsen Park as the “airplane park,” in reference to the decommissioned jet that served as a play structure from 1959 through 1993.

Thanks to the Friends of Larsen Playground (including Cammy Blackstone and Nano Visser), former District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu, neighbors, and generous donors, we are proud to bring back one of San Francisco’s most missed landmarks in our district. We will be unveiling a sculpted replica of the F-8 Crusader jet to pay tribute to the great Larsen jet of the past – along with new playground features and new restrooms. Please bring your family to join us for the Larsen Playground Re-opening on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 11:00AM-1:00PM at Larsen Playground (Vicente Street between 19th & 20th Avenue). For more information on the project, visit: www.sfrecpark.org/project/larsen-park-jet-playground

Affordable Housing Bonus Program (AHBP)As San Francisco faces growing housing demands, it becomes increasingly important to preserve and protect our middle class working families. I recently co-sponsored legislation with Mayor Ed Lee to create a local Affordable Housing Bonus Program (AHBP). This program seeks to incentivize the development of affordable housing units throughout the City, including those that serve middle-income households and families needing 2-bedroom units.

Requirements under the program In order to qualify for the optional local AHBP, a project must have 30% of its units as affordable. 18% must be dedicated to serving middle income households and 12% for low and very low-income households.

Middle Income:• Up to 120% Area Median Income for rental units ($97,800 for 2-person household)• Up to 150% Area Median Income for ownership units ($122,250 for 2-person household)

Low & very-low income:• Up to 55% Area Median Income for rental units ($44,850 for 2-person household)• Up to 90% Area Median Income for ownership units ($73,350 for 2-person household)

Additionally, 40% of the units must be two-bedrooms. If these requirements are met, a project can receive density bonuses based on height and bulk controls and in accordance with the Planning Department’s design principles. They can also receive up to two additional stories. If projects include 100% affordable housing units, the building can receive up to three additional stories. This program does not apply to parcels in RH-1 or RH-2 zoning.

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In some cases, the additional height increases can still potentially fall within existing height limits. For example, if a building is currently one-story, in a zone in which the height limit allows for four stories, and is developed meeting all requirements under this proposed program, the building could receive two additional stories.

Once complete, with three total stories, the building is still within the existing four-story height limit.

Why this legislation was introducedIn addition to being one of several tools used by the City to incentivize the development of affordable and middle-income housing, San Francisco must comply with state law. Since 1979, California has had a State Density Bonus program that project sponsors can opt into. Under the state program, projects can receive density bonuses and height increases if they achieve 13% affordable units for rentals (at 55% Area Median Income) and 20% affordable units for ownership (at 90% Area Median Income). The state program does not have a requirement to provide for middle-income units. Density bonuses under state law range from 7 to 35%.

The state law also required that each locality in California have their own law to either enable the State Density Bonus program, and/or to create their own program that meets or beats the state requirements. San Francisco has not done so yet. Additionally, a 2013 California Court of Appeal case (Latinos Unidos del Valle de Napa y Solano v. County of Napa) clarified that any residential development that provides affordable housing units on-site, including those provided to comply with local inclusionary programs, enable project sponsors to request a density bonus under the State Density Bonus Law. Thus, the legislation not only brings San Francisco into compliance with the state law, but provides developers with more parameters around height, which the state program does not do.

ProcessOn October 29, our office attended a community meeting hosted by the Outer Sunset Parkside Residents Association (OSPRA), attended by about 200 residents. Residents asked great questions and we plan to continue our work with the Planning Department and Mayor’s Office to address concerns. This is the first of many conversations about the AHBP, and there will be continued education and outreach efforts throughout the City. The Planning Commission will take formal action on the proposal tentatively planned for December. After the legislation is voted on by the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee will deliberate on the item and then the full Board of Supervisors. There is currently no planned date set for the Land Use Committee hearing. Please stay tuned for updates on our social media accounts or you can email our office (Katy.Tang@sfgov.org) to be informed about upcoming hearings. If you would like to request a meeting about this with your neighbors, please also contact our office.

For more information, you can visit: http://bit.ly/1PC7IusPlease also read our fact sheet on the AHBP here: http://bit.ly/1MmGUca

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Outer Sunset Parkside Residents Association (OSPRA) Meeting on October 29, 2015

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From 1959 to 1993, Larsen Park hosted three different retired Navy jets, each donated to serve as imaginative play structures for the children of the Parkside District. The first was a Grumman F-9 Cougar reconnaissance plane from Squadron VC-61, driven up from Moffett Field in Mountain View with the cooperation of the California Highway Patrol and all the police department jurisdictions in between. The second jet, a Navy F-J Fury, replaced the Grumman in 1967. Both jets had ladders added to help kids climb into the cockpits. The third, and perhaps best-remembered jet, as it occupied the park for eighteen years from 1975 to 1993, was an F-8 Crusader. A Marine helicopter dropped the plane in the San Francisco Zoo parking lot at Ocean Beach, and from there it was hauled up Sloat Boulevard to Larsen Park. Rather than being propped up like the previous jets, the F-8 sat flush on the grass, with a slide added to its side, and its jet intake tube making for a great crawling tunnel. [...]

For many years after the jet’s removal, local children had to make do with an unimaginative basic playground across the street from the jet site. The slides, swings, and wood climbing structure deteriorated, and each was removed from use until we practically had nothing but sand. My daughter and I, walking home from West Portal Elementary School, would often stop for a quick spin on one of the last pieces, a small wobbly metal merry-go-round. [...]

I very much sympathize with old-timers who wish a real Navy plane could have been obtained. The supervisor’s office tried. Modern safety regulations and the prohibitive expense in taking on and remediating a real jet just made it impossible, even if the government had aircraft to give. Also, San Francisco isn’t the Navy town it once was—many people object strongly to having an instrument of war in a public playground. More important than my nostalgia, or differences of opinion on the Armed Forces, is that children from the Parkside, Sunset, and those passing by who convince their parents to “please, please, please stop for a minute” have a place to play safely and let their imaginations soar.

To read the full article, please visit www.outsidelands.org/larsen_park_jets.php.

Woody LaBounty is a local historian and Executive Director of The Western Neighborhoods Project (www.outsidelands.org). The Western Neighborhoods Project is a nonprofit organization formed in 1999 to preserve and share the history and culture of the neighborhoods in western San Francisco.

Please join us this month for the grand re-opening of the newly developed Larsen Playground and be one of the first people to enjoy the park’s new developments! The re-opening will take place at Larsen Park (Vicente Street, between 19th and 20th Avenue) on Saturday, November 21st, from 11:00am-1:00pm. For more information on the Larsen Playground Improvement Project, please visit http://bit.ly/1RkoZXJ.

The Jets of Larsen ParkBy Woody LaBounty

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(Photo Credit: The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley)

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We have our upcoming Fall 2015 Front Yard Ambassadors Program (FYAP) planting date set for November! Please join Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) in planting new front yard landscapes on two separate blocks in the Outer Sunset. This will be the 5th round of garden installations as part of our program.

On Saturday, November 14th, starting at 9am, we will be teaming up with FUF’s Outer Sunset tree planting group. Neighbors and volunteers will meet for coffee and pastries before planting gardens and trees throughout the Outer Sunset and then celebrate afterwards with a potluck lunch provided by property owners.

To volunteer at this planting or for more information, please RSVP to Madalyn Watkins, FUF Sidewalk Landscape Planting Manager, via phone at 415-268-0783 or via web at http://bit.ly/1PxsNar.

For more information about the Front Yard Ambassadors Program, visit: http://bit.ly/1QPsIMS.

Front Yard Ambassadors Program (FYAP) Planting

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Front Yard Ambassadors Program (FYAP) Applications

The Front Yard Ambassadors Program (FYAP) gives Sunset District residents the opportunity to transform their front yards into vibrant, ecologically friendly, and easy to maintain spaces in order to change the pedestrian experience and demonstrate neighborhood pride; provide permeable surface to take pressure off our combined sewer system and recharge our underground aquifer; educate the community about what plant species are suited to our microclimate; and build relationships with neighbors and encourage the community to work together.

Spring 2016 FYAP applications will reopen this month with an application deadline of January 8, 2016. Applicants must have at least five (5) households on their block to fully participate in the FYAP. A minimum of three (3) applications are required for consideration and prequalification of your block. We urge you to begin talking to your neighbors if you are interested in participating! For more information about FYAP and outreach materials, please visit: http://bit.ly/1QPsIMS.

In order to participate in the FYAP, you and neighbors must:

1) Be able to remove some concrete from your front yard;2) Have a minimum of five houses (including yours) on your block to participate (three to prequalify);3) Have the approval of the homeowner (if you are a renter); and4) Agree to maintain your yard as long as you reside at the address.

By participating, residents are stewarded through the process of applying for permits to remove concrete and install landscaping, choosing the right plants for their front yards, removing concrete, and installing landscaping on planting day. Residents chosen for the program would each receive a fully landscaped front yard almost entirely subsidized by the City of San Francisco, and pay only a nominal permit fee.

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Permits for a public parklet at Rolling Out Café has been approved, and Bruno Tse, Owner of Rolling Out Café, would like your support to help turn it into a reality. $50,000 is needed for construction of the parklet, and to date, Bruno has raised $23,000.

To acknowledge donors, Rolling Out will be putting up a periodic table on the parklet wall facing the bakery, as well as panels for the 4 elements facing the street. Donors will be contributing towards the construction of the parklet, and will have their names appear on the panel in the element of their choice. Donor recognitions are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note that Rolling Out will use text but no logos on the panels. (Bruno was a chemist before starting his own bakery).

For more information on how to support Rolling Out Café’s fundraising efforts, please visit Rolling Out Café, located at 1722 Taraval Street (near 28th Ave) or email rollingout1722taraval@gmail.com (Attn: Bruno Tse, Owner). Donations must be made in the form of cash or checks.

Rolling Out Café Parklet Fundraising

We want to hear from residents about the needs of children and families in the Sunset District. Join my office, the Office of Early Care and Education (OECE), Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF), and the Our Children, Our Families Council for a community engagement meeting on Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm in the cafeteria of Abraham Lincoln High School (2162 24th Avenue).

Your input is valuable as we work to implement the Children and Families First Initiative. For more information, contact our office at (415) 554-7460. If you are unable to attend, additional dates & locations are available at http://bit.ly/1NB8oyd.

Our Children, Our Families Community Needs Assessment Meeting

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Ever notice that when someone else makes your sandwich, it always tastes better? Our office is partnering with Lou’s Café to learn the secret of making a great Thanksgiving sandwich as part of our Discover Your District series. Learn how Lou’s Café stacks the elements of their delicious sandwiches and some of the secrets behind their spreads. Get ready to turn Thanksgiving leftovers into the perfect Thanksgiving sandwich! The event is $5 per person and will take place on Saturday, November 14 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Lou’s Café (1508 Taraval Street at 25th Avenue).

Space is limited so register today at https://goo.gl/KPsZpl. You can also learn more about Lou’s Café at http://tbrodeth1.photobiz.com.

Discover Your District: Learn How to Make a Thanksgiving Sandwich with Lou’s Café

(Photo Credit: Yelp.com)

Every third Wednesday of the month from 7:00PM to 8:00PM (changed from every third Tuesday of the month) the Taraval District Police Station hosts a forum for community members to hear from the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and express their concerns and questions about public safety. Meetings also include a presentation on a different safety topic each month. Come to the Taraval Police Station Community Room (2345 24th Avenue at Taraval Street) to participate in the forum.

Contact Taraval Station by phone (415-759-3100) or by email (sfpdtaravalstation@sfgov.org) with any questions, or visit their site at www.taraval.org. We hope to see you on November 18th!

Taraval District Police Community Relations ForumBy: Angelina Hue, District 4 Intern

Taraval Police Station

Nominate the next recipient of the Annual Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) Awards! NEN works to bring communities all over San Francisco together through resident resilience and the leadership of many great individuals. At the 8th Annual NEN Awards, they will be celebrating a few individuals and organizations who stand out in their line of work. There are a number of different NEN categories, ranging from Best Neighborhood Watch Group to Best Comeback Neighborhood of the Year to (the newest category) the Invest in Neighborhoods Project Grant. The nomination window closes at 5pm on Friday, December 4th.

The 8th Annual NEN Awards will be hosted at City Hall on Wednesday, January 27th, 2016. If you want to learn about NEN or RSVP for the event, please visit: www.empowersf.org/nenawards.

The 8th Annual Neighborhood Empowerment Network AwardsBy: Thomas Chartrand, District 4 Intern

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On October 8th and 10th, Sunset residents gathered at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church to think about the unthinkable -- how to prepare for an earthquake, tsunami, or other disaster. The Resilient Sunset Summit represented both a culmination and a beginning. It was the culmination of two years of rigorous preparation and vigorous engagement between our office, the Neighborhood Empowerment Network, and other community stakeholders, and the beginning of a neighborhood planning process that will increase the neighborhood’s ability to bounce back and respond in times of stress.

Two summits focused on resident input and the input of faith based groups, local businesses, and other local organizations. Attendees listened to presentations

on how critical it was for a community to form a strong plan in preparation for a natural disaster and then came together to identify the strengths, assets, and weaknesses in their neighborhoods. They also devised plans and strategies to tackle the challenges their neighborhoods would face after a crisis.

The Resilient Sunset process has only just begun. We will be convening a working group on November 17 at 6:30pm at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (3201 Ulloa St.) to review the outputs of the Run Your Resilientville Exercise in order to set the goals and objectives for the Resilient Sunset Action Plan. You can RSVP at http://bit.ly/1iiuhHd. For more information about this effort or to join us in making our District more resilient, please reach out to our office at 415-554-7460 or visit www.empowersf.org/resilientsunset.

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Resilient Sunset LaunchBy: Armand Domalewski, District 4 Intern

On October 21, 2015, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Recreation and Parks Department hosted a joint meeting to provide the community with an update on the site construction and remediation at 520 John Muir Drive (previously occupied by the Pacific Rod and Gun Club), and discuss potential uses for the site.

Site remediation work began in May 2015 and is expected to be completed by February 2016. A Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued this winter by the Recreation and Park Department for the future use of this site. All proposals for future uses are subject to Environmental Review and must meet a recreational purpose and protect the watershed. A final lease will be subject to approval by the Recreation and Park Department and potentially the Board of Supervisors. For more information about Lake Merced West and to keep apprised of updates, please visit http://bit.ly/1MrBanH.

Lake Merced West Community Meeting

Our office had a fun day carving and painting pumpkins with Noriega Produce on October 25th as part of our Discover Your District event. Participants brought home pumpkins that they carved and decorated. Whether you like them silly or scary, carving and decorating pumpkins is always a messy and fun way to get into the Halloween spirit. Our office would like to thank Noriega Produce for hosting this fun, family-friendly event with our office!

For more information about Noriega Produce (3821 Noriega St. at 46th Ave), please visit: http://bit.ly/1GvWKF8.

Pumpkin Carving/Painting with Noriega Produce

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Playland at 43rd Avenue (Francis Scott Key Annex) Project UpdateOur office has been in many discussions with community partners and residents over the last year to transform the underutilized Francis Scott Key Annex site into a temporary community resource. On September 28, the Board of Education’s Building and Grounds Committee met to discuss the permitting of the Francis Scott Key Annex Yard. The full Board subsequently discussed this as an informational item on October 13. School site use permits are granted by the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) Buildings and Grounds Department, and does not require Board of Education approval. However, because this is the first Pavement to Parks and SFUSD partnership of its kind, we wanted to ensure that the process was transparent and included the Board of Education’s input. The final proposal of the plan was presented to SFUSD, which was inclusive of the design elements that were brought forward during our community meetings. The Francis Scott Key Annex site is now pending permit issuance by the SFUSD’s Buildings and Grounds Department. Upon permitting approval, elements will be installed temporarily at the site as a concept for two months, which allows for further opportunity for community input and refinement of temporary features. Stay tuned for more updates.

For more information about the Pavement to Parks: Playland at 43rd Avenue (Francis Scott Key Annex) project, visit http://bit.ly/1FjiVNc.

Our annual Movies in McCoppin event occurring Friday nights in October at McCoppin Square was another resounding success! Residents enjoyed the shows this year, which included Big Hero 6, Jurassic Park, Monsters Inc., and Maleficent. We had over 100 to 200 community members enjoy the movie nights each week. Our office would like to thank the community organizations and government agencies that helped make this event possible, including the People of Parkside Sunset (POPS), Parkside Library, and Animal Care & Control. We look forward to seeing you at Movies in McCoppin next year!

Movies in McCoppin

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Artist Rendering of the proposed temporary uses at the Francis Scott Key Annex Site. (Photo Credit: San Francisco Planning Department)

For more photos from this series, please visit http://on.fb.me/1k7LdkV. For updates and photos from more events, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KatyTangSF!

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Each year, our office gathers all of the District 4 School Principals and PTA Presidents on a field trip where they are given the opportunity to meet their counterparts at other Sunset District schools. We try to select an activity where they get to either learn something about the City, or they can incorporate a learning experience for students at their school. This year, we visited the Walt Disney Museum where we took a tour of the facilities and learned about the technology-related activities the Museum provides, such as its Technological Innovations workshop. We also asked each school to provide an overview of how their school plans for technology needs so we have a better understanding of how we can all help. We would like to thank all of the participants who attended and the staff at the Walt Disney Museum for hosting us. We look forward to next year’s field trip! For more information on the Disney Museum’s experiences and resources for schools, visit www.waltdisney.org/schools.

Annual Field Trip with Principals and PTA Presidents

On October 7, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) hosted an open house to gather input from riders and neighbors about their proposals and alternatives to improve L-Taraval service. There were about 55 people who attended the meeting and provided useful feedback, ideas, and perspectives for SFMTA to consider in their plan. This is the first of many outreach efforts that SFMTA will be conducting, and our office will be engaged through each step of the way to ensure that the L-Taraval is serving our constituents.

In case you were not able to attend the open house, the L-Taraval Rapid project information discussed at the open house is available online here: http://bit.ly/1OOM59I. SFMTA is also expected to hold additional meetings in the district and engage with the community for additional feedback and recommendations.

For more information about the L-Taraval Rapid project, upcoming meetings, and updates, please visit http://bit.ly/1RkqULM. We encourage all of our L-Taraval riders, residents, and merchants to get involved and share your opinions with SFMTA at www.tellmuni.com.

Muni Forward Open House

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President of Ireland’s Visit to the Sunset DistrictOn October 25th, the Sunset District’s United Irish Cultural Center had the honor of hosting the Honorable Michael Higgins, President of Ireland. Along with key Irish community leaders, the President had the opportunity to meet with local Sunset District merchants with Irish ties, including 3 Fish Studios, Andytown and Java Beach Café. Annie Galvin from 3 Fish Studios even created a new custom artwork with her signature bear for the President! The event was part of President Higgins’ first tour to the West Coast since his election, and we were excited to share the Sunset District’s strong Irish culture and pride.

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We cannot predict exactly when a disaster or emergency will occur. However, we can take measures to prepare for an emergency that will help prevent damage and loss to our community. Our office will provide helpful information and resources on emergency preparedness so that District 4 residents may take precautionary steps from www.sf72.org.

Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. They are members of the family. In turn, they depend on us for their safety and wellbeing. The best way to ensure the safety of your entire family is to be prepared with a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Being prepared can help save lives. Here are some tips on creating a pet disaster plan:

• Know which hotels and motels along your evacuation route will accept you and your pets in an emergency. Call ahead for reservations if you know you may need to evacuate. Ask if “no pet policies” could be waived in an emergency.

• Most American Red Cross shelters cannot accept pets because of health and safety concerns and other considerations. Service animals that assist people with disabilities are allowed in Red Cross shelters.

• Know which friends, relatives, boarding facilities, animal shelters or veterinarians can care for your animals in an emergency. Prepare a list with phone numbers.

• Although your animals may be more comfortable together, be prepared to house them separately.• Include your pets in evacuation drills so that they become used to entering and traveling in their carriers

calmly.• Make sure that your pet’s vaccinations are current and that all dogs and cats are wearing collars with

securely fastened, up-to-date identification. Many pet shelters require proof of current vaccinations to reduce the spread of disease.

• Consider having your pet “microchipped” by your veterinarian.

If you want to learn more about pet safety during disaster or emergency, please visit: www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/pet-safety.

The first thing you notice about walking into Papa Mak’s is that it’s a classy joint. Clean wood panels, a soft yellow palette, and a sun dappled interior make you instantly feel refreshed and relaxed. Visitors will also be impressed by the variety of options – from the SFPD Blue Burger to a veggie burger with Chipotle sauce to the Healdsburg chicken sandwich with provolone. We taste-tested the chicken sandwich and found it to be a juicy delight. All burgers also come with a side of kettle chips - a nice crunchy bonus. You can also try out the build your own burger option, which could include everything from kale to fried duck egg!

Thanks to Papa Mak’s, it looks like the Sunset has another delicious food option to try.

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Papa Mak’s3755 Noriega Street (45th Ave)

Hours of Operation:Monday – Saturday: 11:00am – 9:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am – 8:00pm

www.papamaks.com

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Create a Pet Disaster Plan in Case of an Evacuation

Papa Mak’sBy: Armand Domalewski, District 4 Intern

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November 3| TuesdayElection Day

From propositions dealing with affordable housing to paid parental leave, voters get a chance to weigh in on important issues this election year. Don’t forget to “Be a Voter!”

Find your local polling place here: http://www.sfelections.org/tools/pollsiteFor more information, visit http://bit.ly/1iikYHa

November 5 | Thursday | 7:00pmPeople of Parkside Sunset (POPS) Monthly Meeting(formerly Taraval Parkside Merchants Association)

POPS sponsors special events, advocates on behalf of the neighborhood, and works with residents and other merchants to improve the community.

Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th Avenue and Taraval StreetFor more information, visit www.sf-pops.com

November 7 | Saturday | 9:00am - 11:00amFriends of Sunset Rec Volunteer Event

Join the Friends of Sunset Recreation Center volunteers as they continue to maintain and look after the Sunset Recreation Center.

Sunset Recreation Center | 2201 Lawton StreetFor more information or to get involved, contact recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org

November 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14| Mondays | 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Upcoming NERT TrainingsThe Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a program to help the citizens of San Francisco be self-sufficient in a major disaster situation. NERT training helps citizens develop multi-functional teams that are trained in basic emergency skills. Through this program, individuals learn how to prepare themselves and loved ones for a disaster while also creating a resilient

community. All trainings are free. San Francisco Fire Department Division of Training | 2310 Folsom St.For more information and to register, visit http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com or call (415) 970-2024.

November 7 | Saturday | 9:00am – 4:00pm SF Financial Planning Day

Certified Financial Planners and Credit Counselors are volunteering to offer free, one-on-one counseling and financial workshops throughout the day. Spanish and Chinese language planners will be available. The event is free and open to the public. Visit FInancialPlanningDays.org/SanFrancisco for

more information and to reserve your spot today.SF Main Library | 100 Larkin St.

For more information and to register, visit FinancialPlanningDays.org/SanFrancisco

November 7 | Saturday | 12:00pm – 2:00pmLight & Color Family Science

Join Exploratorium teen staff and explore light and color in interactive science stations. Make a spectroscope and more! For the whole family.Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1RdiPss

November 10 | Tuesday | 6:00pm – 9:00pmOur Children, Our Families Community Needs Assessment

Join a variety of city agencies dedicated to children and family services on a discussion on how to support children and families in the Sunset District. This is your opportunity to address gaps in services, programming and resources.

Abraham Lincoln High School Cafeteria| 2162 24th AvenueFor more information, visit http://bit.ly/1NB8oyd

November 10 | Tuesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Outer Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA)The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its membership; promotes the advancement of the Irving Street District; and provides a place for the open exchange of ideas, discussions and adoption of methods and policies for the good of the

neighborhood and its members.Lychee Cafe | 2333 Irving Street between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue

For more information, contact Bill Barnickle at veteranbill@gmail.com

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November 13 and 14 | Friday and Saturday | 10:00am – 2:30pmEpiscopal Church of the Incarnation Annual Holiday Bazaar

Come and shop at this popular annual bazaar where featured items include needlework, one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, collectibles, jewelry, loose beads (including vintage and collectible),

a special Christmas boutique, baked goods, silent auction and raffles.Episcopal Church of the Incarnation | 1750 29th Ave.

For more information call (415) 564-2324 or visit http://on.fb.me/1MRZ0Dl or www.incarnationsf.org

November 14 | Saturday | 9am Front Yard Ambassadors Program (FYAP) Fall 2015 Plantings

Join the Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF), Supervisor Tang’s Office, neighbors, and volunteers to plant new front yard landscapes on two separate blocks in the Outer Sunset. 1200 block of 46th Avenue & 2100 block of 47th Avenue

For more information or to register as a volunteer, call 415-268-0783 or RSVP online at http://bit.ly/1PxsNar

November 14 | Saturday | 10:00am – 4:00pmDianne Feinstein Elementary School Fall Harvest Carnival

Join the school community of Dianne Feinstein Elementary for food trucks, music, carnival games, bouncy house, face painting, chili cook-off contest, and a bake sale! Supervisor Tang will be

painting faces between 1:30 – 2:30pm. Don’t miss out on the fun!Dianne Feinstein Elementary School | 2550 25th Ave.

November 14 | Saturday | 10:30am – 11:30amMake a Thanksgiving Sandwich with Lou’s Cafe

A Discover Your District (DYD) EventEver notice how when someone else makes your sandwich, it always tastes better? Learn how Lou’s Café stacks the elements of their delicious sandwiches, and learn some of the secrets behind their spreads. Prepare for the Thanksgiving leftovers early

by knowing what it takes to make the perfect Thanksgiving sandwich! ($5; Limit 10) Lou’s Café | 1508 Taraval St. at 25th Ave.

For more information, call (415) 554-7460 or register at http://bit.ly/1PPzeWu

November 18 | Wednesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pmTaraval Police Station Community Meeting

Learn about the latest crime updates and public safety issues from Taraval Police Station Captain Denise Flaherty and express your concerns and questions about public safety in the Sunset District.

** Please note the change from Tuesdays to Wednesdays beginning this month **Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th Ave. at Taraval St.

For more information, visit www.taraval.org

November 19 | Thursday | 6:30pm – 8:30pmParents for Public Schools: Elementary and Middle Schools

This workshop helps students and families understand their options and navigate the enrollment process. Get advice from experienced parents and learn key dates and actions required. This special event will include a documentary screening

about San Francisco’s public schools, a collaboration by PPS-SF and Mission Pictures. Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueTo register, go to www.ppssf.org or call 415-861-7077.

November 21 | Saturday | 11:00am – 1:00pmLarsen Playground Opening

Celebrate the re-opening of Larsen Playground! The Friends of Larsen Playground have been raising funds to bring a jet plane back to the playground, and it’s finally finished. There will be children’s activities

and the opportunity to check out the new playground installations.Larsen Playground | 19th Avenue & Vicente Street

For more information, visit www.sfrecpark.org/project/larsen-park-jet-playground

To find upcoming events hosted at the Ortega Branch Library, please see their calendar at www.sfpl.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

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OCTOBER 2015: AT A GLANCE

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

MOVIES IN MCCOPPIN

RESILIENT SUNSET SUMMIT - RESIDENTS

MUNI FORWARD OPEN HOUSE OCEAN BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL

RESILIENT SUNSET SUMMIT - ORGANIZATIONS

MOVIES IN MCCOPPIN

WALK AND ROLL TO SCHOOL DAYWITH R.L. STEVENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL