[House] e-News from SF Rec and Park, December 19, 2012

Wed Dec 19 17:20:15 PST 2012

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First Class of GreenAgers Set to Graduate on January 12

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department invites you to celebrate the graduation
of its first class of GreenAgers.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The EcoCenter @ Heron's Head Park
(Cargo Way and Jennings Street)
10 a.m. to Noon: Restoration Project
Noon to 1 p.m.: Graduation Ceremony
The Recreation and Park Department's GreenAgers Program, under the umbrella of our
Youth Stewardship Program, offers teens the chance to play an important role in 
helping our communities and improving our city's green spaces. GreenAgers meet and
work with teens their own age and gain crucial skills in leading workshops, networking,
public speaking, teamwork, environmental education and community engagement.

For more information on the GreenAgers Program, or to find out more about this event,
 email sfrpdgreenagers at gmail.com [mailto:sfrpdgreenagers at gmail.com], or call (415)
860-3242.
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Take a Long Walk Down the New Pier 43 Promenade

Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor David Chiu and a group of city officials,  including Port
employees, Rec and Park Commission President Mark Buell,  and Rec and Park GM Phil
Ginsburg, cut the ribbon on the new Pier 43  promenade near Fisherman's Wharf on
 December 17.

The new promenade extends The Embarcadero Promenade from Powell  Street to Taylor
Street, 880 feet into the heart of Fisherman's Wharf,  and features views of the
 Bay, the historic Pier 43 Ferry Arch and  Alcatraz.

The $10 million renovation project, funded in part by the 2008 Clean  and Safe Neighborhood
Parks Bond ($7.5M) included removing the piers and  sidewalk back to the seawall,
repairing the seawall, protecting the  shoreline, and building a new public promenade
in the heart of  Fisherman's Wharf, which enhances the quality of the pedestrian
  experience and provides for an open space destination.  The Promenade  features
tables, chairs and landscaping and views of Alcatraz and the  historic rail arch.
 The Promenade also closes a gap in the San  Francisco Bay Trail.
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Ground Broken on New Peru St. Playground; Community Group Wins NEN Award

The Neighborhood Empowerment Network's NEN Awards are returning for  their fifth
 and biggest year on January 9. Produced in partnership with  the CCSF Community
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are dedicated to elevating and celebrating the tremendous work that  residents and
organizations do every day to make our city a great place  to live.

This year, the community group Help McLaren Park will accept the  Outstanding Park
Group award for their advocacy of McLaren Park.

On Saturday, December 15, the Department joined the community group  to help break
ground on a new playground at the park's Peru Street  entrance, a project the group
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Elf Squad Brings a Little Holiday Cheer to McLaren Park

The Friends of Crocker Amazon rang in the holiday season recently with its annual
party that included cookie decorating, food and lots of holiday cheer.  The group's
Elf Squad also did some tree trimming on a nearby tree at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
in McLaren Park.
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TPC Harding Park Holiday Deal Starts This Saturday, December 22

Hosting family from out of town during the holidays? Why not add championship golf
into the mix?

Book a tee time today and TPC Harding Park will waive your booking fee as well as
include a complimentary rental set for your out-of-town guest...a $60 value! Friends
and family can avoid the baggage fees while traveling, and enjoy some championship
golf while in town.

Call (415) 664-4690, ext.0, to book your tee time today! Special is valid from 12/22
through 12/31. Please mention "Holiday Promotion" at time of booking.
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Annual King Celebration at MLK Pool on January 5

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., SF Rec and Park hosts its annual celebration
at MLK Swimming Pool on Saturday, January 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring performances
by the Young and Gifted Choir, Echoes of Praise, and members of the Golden Gate 
Philharmonic Youth Orchestra; words of inspiration from Rev. Willie Williams; and
water performances by the SF Merionettes, the MLK Blue Dolphin Swim Team, SF Tsunami
Water Polo, and the Bayview YMCA. This event is free to all and includes lunch and
swimming from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call MLK Pool at (415) 822-2807.
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Philosopher's Way Opens January 5

Join the SF Arts Commission, PUC, Rec and Park, and city officials for the grand
 opening of Philosopher's Way at McLaren Park, a new public artwork by artists Susan
Schwartzenberg and Peter Richards that encourages personal thought and contemplation
along park trails, Saturday, January 5, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Meet at the 
trailhead at Mansell Street and Visitacion Avenue. Read a recent SF Chronicle article
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Interior Greenbelt Work Party on January 5

Come and start your new year by joining SFRPD's Natural Areas team and the Sutro
 Stewards for a morning of habitat restoration and trail maintenance at the Interior
Greenbelt.  On Saturday, January 5, from 9 a.m.  to 12:30 p.m., we will be planting
native plants and also improving some sections of the trail in this unique open 
space. The group meets at the Woods parking lot off of Medical Center Way. Please
wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and layers. The volunteer event will be held 
rain or shine, but may cancel in high winds.
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Annual Dahlia Dig-Out on January 12

The  Dahlia Society of California, in partnership with SF Rec and Park, will  host
its annual Dahlia Dig-Out on January 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 4  p.m., at the Dahlia
Dell in Golden Gate Park (just east of the  Conservatory of Flowers).

Participants will lift out flower clumps gently, clean and divide them, and label
the individual tubers. This is in preparation for the Dahlia Society's sale on the
first Saturday in April, at which time the public can get stock for the new season.
All are welcome; no experience necessary. Rain or shine. The society will provide
a pizza lunch, but potluck appetizers, salads and desserts are welcome. RSVP to 
kimberly.kiefer at sfgov.org [mailto:kimberly.kiefer at sfgov.org].
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Video of the Week...  A Winter Wonderland at McLaren Lodge on December 6
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