[House] e-News from SF Rec and Park, May 23, 2012

Wed May 23 15:37:25 PDT 2012

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Featured Event: Open Auditions for "Annie Get Your Gun" on June 2

Anything He Can Do, You Can Do It Better... Rec and Park's Young People's Teen Musical
Theatre Company (YPTMTC) announces open auditions for its next production, "Annie
Get Your Gun," on June 2, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Harvey Milk Center (50 Scott
Street). Callbacks on June 9; rehearsals begin June 18.  Performance dates in July
and August.  Visit us here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019u-IfLx6cohqiYJdXwkgY0E8CBmLbRNWYuFjqKWmM7RckKw1N0GbvTp0qSSJbXqoX7TAo7QNsIRiz3nlhgAXjSWakp8G8yQPJbeoX7GC3uCg1bZsDTJi73ZEH27MGsJu]
for more information, or email Nicola Bosco at director at yptmtc.org [mailto:director at yptmtc.org].
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Featured Event: Summer "Rec Idol" Talent Competition for Teens & Young Adults

Singers, comedians, dancers, bands... Got Talent? If you're between the ages of 
13 and 24 and want to share your talents with the rest of the world, register now
for Rec Idol, Recreation and Parks' first ever summer talent competition.  Registration
begins June 1, with auditions beginning June 21.  Visit us online at sfrecpark.org
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to download registration forms and to find out more information on how you can become
this summer's Rec Idol.  Prizes include cash prizes and recording studio time at
 the Harvey Milk Center.
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Golden Gate Park's Middle Drive East Renamed in Honor of Leader Nancy Pelosi

On May 21, Mayor Edwin M. Lee participated in a ceremonial renaming of Middle Drive
East in Golden Gate Park in honor of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to celebrate
 her 25 years of public service to our City and its residents. Leader Pelosi represents
California's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which
includes most of San Francisco including Golden Gate Park, Bayview to Bernal Heights,
Chinatown to the Castro, the Mission to the Marina, and North Beach to Noe Valley.
In her 25 years of service, Leader Pelosi has transformed San Francisco by preserving
public lands and parks, expanding transit, protecting the Bay and the environment
and ensuring affordable housing.
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Meet the Recreation and Park Commission's Newest Member, Allan E. Low

On Wednesday, May 16, Mayor Ed Lee appointed Allan E. Low to the seven-member Recreation
and Park Commission.  Commissioner Low is a partner in Nixon Peabody LLP's Real 
Estate Practice Group. His broad range of experience includes real estate transactions,
real estate finance, and development projects. He represents financial institutions
and lenders in connection with loan originations, loan modifications, loan workouts,
troubled debt restructuring, forbearance agreements, receiverships, and deed in 
lieu transactions.

"As a kid, Christopher Playground and Glen Park Canyon were my home parks. I was
 lucky to have access to both parks and to grow up with youth programs and recreational
activities where I learned to ride a bike and played baseball, basketball and football.
I learned to swim at Larsen Pool, now Charlie Sava Pool, and often reminisce about
playing on the jet plane in Larsen Park.   Lake Merced was a common training run
 for me in high school.

"I currently live in San Francisco with my wife Jane, two kids Quinlan and Ian, 
and two dogs Brinkley and Tucker. I grew up in San Francisco, went to Diamond Heights
Elementary School, (now the site of the Police Academy), James Lick Junior High 
School, Lowell High School, Cal (Go Bears), and Hastings College of the Law. I also
work in San Francisco and am a Partner in the San Francisco Office of Nixon Peabody
LLP specializing in real estate law.   The firm and my partners are extremely supportive
on my civic venture.

"Parks and the outdoors remain an important part in my life. At least twice a week,
I ride or run through Golden Gate Park.   During the spring and summer mornings,
 I sometimes run through Mountain Lake Park, where at times I forget I am in San
 Francisco and still remember an alligator that lurked in those waters once. My 
children played at Presidio Heights Playground and Julius Kahn Playground, both 
examples of what a neighborhood can do with the Recreation and Park Department. 
  And, of course, my dogs enjoy their off-leash runs at the dog park in Mountain
 Lake Park, a great gathering place for dogs.

"I love the San Francisco Recreations and Park system and continue to discover and
reconnect with our parks.  With my background in real estate and many years of service
on non-profit boards and for community organizations, I learned the importance of
open space and how parks contribute to strong, sustainable communities in our City.
  Recreational facilities, parks, and open space allow us to play, to bring a sense
of place to our neighborhoods, and to connect us with others and the outdoors.

"Our parks and programs are an integral part of our urban landscape and need to 
be enhanced, expanded and remain accessible to meet the changing needs of our communities.
  As the newest commissioner, I will at first listen a lot (which is hard for a 
lawyer to say and do). Soon, I will work with Commissioners and the Department on
creating new opportunities for our parks and collaborating with the community on
 building and expanding our San Francisco Recreation and Parks programs and system."
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Beach Chalet Project at Joint Planning/RecPark Commission Meeting on May 24

The San Francisco Planning and Recreation and Park commissions will hold a special
joint meeting [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019u-IfLx6cojB4-RXCcJcewLlfmFJEQ_UXwtI88VuCqDv3DXy2avSODwh-3dfZ15mH5S-CnkAjkF41bhcrzcXFLKzIbVepqCD5Kh2N4j30YTyJEX6L_nJAOVGpXJB9gA0fym25kIBufQKrM-KasMWKw==]
on Thursday, May 24, at 3 p.m., at City Hall, Room 400, to vote on the proposed 
Beach Chalet Athletic Fields project in Golden Gate Park.  The project would improve
the soccer complex at the west end of the park and create more opportunities for
 kids and athletes to play on city fields.  To find out more about the project, 
visit the City Fields Foundation [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019u-IfLx6cogGcqj88cuTvxpNn3rYtumHrzPcWP4O0KSFjZlZrI31wtGzA641Wek29Xf8B5EAmE1VPXPtCvTcwxQ4pgspzAhIFsquvvf4sKwERf2WwkVG8kMaGM-To81S]
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Mayor Recognizes Poet-Athletes, America SCORES Bay Area

SF Rec and Park congratulates the poet-athletes of America SCORES Bay Area for their
outstanding team service-learning projects!  On May 15 at City Hall, Mayor Ed Lee
recognized the following schools for their impactful projects: Cleveland, Junipero
Serra, ER Taylor and Garfield Elementary schools.Click here for more information
 about America SCORES Bay Area. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019u-IfLx6cojeY6Uo6S6nqOo6igXUZNS-L1Gf_ohD8vZiHBJIwjhNH_Y9qMI_EWSl9lnbvrQMCddWzOLqGePmQhFxHSRv5KXEnNkKXS2b-FYU8PDkuQ-AmtZ68uX7FiSeG9JvQzwbq1crbqeE58I9dbg8l0Z1XcoqWKrRAlhVvoVYr2qvey_HUSr6mNoQgs4C]
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Team Up with Habitat for Humanity, Parks 94124 and Rec and Park at Hilltop Park

Join Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, Parks 94124 and San Francisco Recreation
and Parks for park beautification and revitalization projects at Hilltop Park. May
26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Log on here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019u-IfLx6cohXgDMraLILB8qiOcroZTCa8Ehm0NAZvlcSXrIFg4sowtNj5Gtol9dcnqFez3roqXb4NAVIUzbdmvtqLqdCRHjrYCUszHYAnyetlQwohHB6-q1f4xWHdn-2IrWprqBSRznA60UKjef3Mu457wUKbWya]
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Sharon Art Studio Summer Sale on June 3

The Sharon Art Studio in Golden Gate Park, one of the city's most popular art studios,
will host its annual Summer Sale on June 3, from 11 a.m. to  5 p.m.  Proceeds benefit
the Sharon Art Studio artists and the Friends of Sharon Art Studio.  For more information,
call (415) 753-7005.
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Show Some Pride: Women Dodgeball Tournament on June 15

Sign up now for Rec and Park's 6-on-6 women vs. women dodgeball tournament on June
15, at Eureka Valley Rec Center, 100 Collingwood Street.  All teams are guaranteed
two games. Register now by calling (415) 831-6810, or by emailing adela.dominguez at sfgov.org
[mailto:adela.dominquez at sfgov.org].
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Upcoming Community Meetings

May 24: Meeting to discuss recreation opportunities at Lake Merced [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0019u-IfLx6coganANU5QohhdUoBU1knzjtsXuFzvh6zaSuJE3aabhPwFmVFkA9KHKWUTZnK8WCUqzpZH1G67XuQxHPmUkuGU0WUOwzYQxgooSapmGWQi9-_bFgLI52BAgJtkih3ze8aEXdsWr4occc5Z45bkFHsOIz7uev9-FrOmRtcG8WPr5qPZw0uP6ij7E_Qpjtu-kF-aRF_qXZ6AYxf6Sivne-T5t4Kwy25YBQZgQ=]
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Video of the Week... New Duboce Park Youth Play Area Opens
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