[House] e-News from SF Rec and Park, April 10, 2013
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Earth Month Volunteer Opportunities
Earth Day at Bernal Hill on April 20
Join the SF Recreation and Parks and REI for Earth Day this year at Bernal Hill
to help restore habitat and trails. On April 20th from 9 a.m. to noon, come for
a vigorous morning workout removing invasive radish from the hillside or repairing
the trail tread. Enjoy watershed activities with Kids In Parks to learn more about
erosion. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, pants, and sturdy closed-toed shoes.
Light snacks will be provided, and items will be raffled off to those who volunteer.
Visit sfrecpark.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2i66l0tYVXX3v9zvdE7wL0yX5X70Nlej4z-83OKbIN6aOhMzbfTMYfDjDGqTr0dvWbp2kDjKB1xTJ-hF4FUvxh00c5ZmkWl5lQ=]for
registration info.
California Academy of Sciences Earth Day Work Parties
Be an Earth Day hero! This month, the California Academy of Sciences is partnering
with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, The National Park Service and
the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on several volunteer projects
taking place in Golden Gate Park and beyond. Help Preserve the landscape and biodiversity
of San Francisco's most treasure natural spaces. RSVP is limited, sign up today!
Visit sfrecpark.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2i66l0tYVXX3v9zvdE7wL0yX5X70Nlej4z-83OKbIN6aOhMzbfTMYfDjDGqTr0dvWbp2kDjKB1xTJ-hF4FUvxh00c5ZmkWl5lQ=]for
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April 20--- Bison Paddock Cleanup [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2i0OA3MhC8VSv3gUFbkD-OI-qdTWC8atQnsSxc4OczfcetX06RYk4UFY-Jxtt9ZcCBgopfdvgQS2muKOgKbqPHJa-WT9gi185CD8KF4RYv_RIznyiLqcDK80XWr4RX_Wy_Ubzc0jnPuC03PqO5QqzOghONnMuObPbBtxs9KkUHHn-FMKzDMB6xk]
April 27--- Earth Day at the Rhododendron Dell/Music Concourse [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2iF1GfuQQpOPBvuc5OigOzIh_t0KwqSw-WE7l957K_DM81QrFteLpYGSBz5WFKzn8qidHPyKR1OENwZLKMBPOUFi1C9OYA0UEQ7H3Qft6DFt7rD0-fEZLA9psdmphfox0amgx6_RuBftPaJHYwHDSdOQ_1k-JlPIVPgwj_8oHfDdnVQ66qMhc_e7IH0R4tPzxQVl-9W2UcTsA==]
April 27--- Alvord Lake Cleanup [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2hhlkUsm6nWv2HTgWi0PQtUY6hYSzU1R1oYBaLZKTrcLFbdQYZVTPcKrjVEgCEJU_bAJYFx8sBqfC99DmtvUk4E-IDRnjwiVCDiBQ0hiWeqXq6TeplXmMEcAxvzW-KZjW0xXmhTCfGJWlP2ElTT0agbH36EVh9J8eo=]
Other Earth Month Volunteer Opportunities
Come and check out these monthly ongoing park volunteer opportunities as a part
of Earth Month! Limited space, please RSVP. Visit sfrecpark.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2i66l0tYVXX3v9zvdE7wL0yX5X70Nlej4z-83OKbIN6aOhMzbfTMYfDjDGqTr0dvWbp2kDjKB1xTJ-hF4FUvxh00c5ZmkWl5lQ=]for
registration info.
Saturday, April 13, at the Oakwoodlands in GGP, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, at Buena Vista, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Car-Free Saturdays in Golden Gate Park Begin
Car-free Saturdays along portions of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park have begun. Every
Saturday through September, JFK Drive, from Tea Garden Drive (near 8th Avenue)
to Transverse Drive, will be closed to vehicular traffic, allowing for bicyclists,
walkers, joggers, skaters and others to enjoy a wide swath of paved road free of
cars.
Car-free Saturdays complement the existing year-round car-free days on Sundays
and holidays along JFK Drive, from Kezar Drive to Transverse Drive. For more information,
click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2icSyQpaD72kU18_-MeiotDzNIx2JgFdpY63pkIGfqbET8vRwxJ3BPVnOt4WOy69CYx7i0FSoAJH1l1ZVfc3ZZLjgRKagrRze7P_AYlX5hAk_k6cq0lcLxq2A7r12adjb0QpVRwswNGzLZoP25usVcy].
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Lottery Registration for the 2013 Senior Getaway to Camp Mather
This year's Senior Getaway to Camp Mather is August 18-22. Camp Mather is the city's
idyllic camp site in the Yosemite Valley, offering visitors an array of recreational
activities set against the breathtaking backdrop of the High Sierras.
Fees: $273 for residents; $307 for non-residents. Only 200 spots available.
In-Person Lottery Registration Only (You must be present to register.) at the Golden
Gate Park Senior Center, 6106 Fulton St. @ 37th Avenue. Lottery registration dates:
April 22-27, 29-30 and May 1-3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, download the full flier here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2hshtt8EkXENwfujm9_ZI5N8op60fbgqp9mn1amxpW8j60osrKZtUSzfan8eijXs3unojDBmd2iFF1V7RNQrqDUZ96Bv9E0WBPqWphppDvFOuP_T7Cbvnv3Ervg_2TYLh4efjAc3E-70lmhFYOGB0F7vNkzVhsWXronKK26BTzunvEp6sD4X0rA],
or call Katherine Hill, Citywide Senior Services Coordinator, at (415) 518-7725.
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Want to be a GreenAger? Application Deadline Extended
The city's Greenagers Program is looking for 9th and 10th grade students who either
live in or attend high schools in the following neighborhoods: Bayview, Bernal
Heights, Crocker Amazon, Excelsior, Hunters Point, Mission Terrace, Outer Mission,
Portola, Silver Terrace, or Visitacion Valleyand are willing to:
-Meet three Saturdays a month for a total of 7 months (June 1-January 11, 2014)
* 1st Saturdays at Crocker Amazon from 8:30am-12:30pm
* 2nd Saturdays at Heron's Head Park from 8:30am-12:30pm
* 4rth Saturdays, location will vary, from 8:30am-12:30pm
* Occasional weekday evenings from 4:00pm-6:00pm
* Occasional 3rd Saturdays from 8:30am-4:30pm
-Be flexible and willing to work in various terrain and weather conditions
-Advance your skills in leadership, networking, teamwork and professional work experience
-Interact with community members, rec and park staff, and other high school students
to research and voice issues in the southeast side community
-Work in parks, open spaces and recreation centers to make a difference and get
paid $100 dollars a month!
For more information, download the GreenAgers application here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2i2O1SxAzaBgNnnZM5RCjl5ZT1ecLhNPXQtICTbemVRCuUsH7TZH8VRO4xOLTQGc5Uvnzleu8IHpAv9OrVS8u0pYsp7ZIkH-t4IPlmoCLanS3_wLWWH5PKKBkDrgVA30jmpYqDQ4w6Za9vhvIJO7A7RsCeOn3brDQBcow_XixmbUH9ACDNLgtLNHtzgmsE_aRRAzqDMkV_VabFYgcQ1ajCe].
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Mobile Rec Rolls into Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center This Saturday, April 13
Mobile Recreation rolls into Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center this Saturday,
April 13, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Get ready to ride the Freshpark ramps, rails and
manual pads on our BMX bikes and skateboards. RPD staff will be on hand to teach
beginners the basics of kick-turns, fakies, and dropping in. Also, our 30-foot
rock wall will be on site for an additional challenge.
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D5 Community Clean Team Event on April 20
Saturday, April 20
9 a.m. to 12 noon
Kickoff at the William McKinley Monument on Baker Street between Fell and Oak
Community Clean Team continues to serve the City of San Francisco after more than
a decade of volunteering! Clean Team is a citywide volunteer program that partners
city agencies with residents, merchants and students to clean and beautify San
Francisco neighborhoods. Volunteers sweep up litter, plant and tend to neighborhood
trees, paint out graffiti and help take care of our schools, parks, and community
gardens. For more information, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2jY6_y2TjYkySA2qD3mHuo0fZgYpaNN5-vfZAohoSaHqc25yRKIWxJGupu5yIYnljv_SHXgEr9PHt0s6PONsZ_MO2oCLP9PFfR_Id1njzfqhmsrDU4PFx8l32MLSnQTSAA=].
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Through the Lens Photo Walks at McLaren Park on April 20 and May 4
Join Save McLaren Park, Rec and Park, photography experts and naturalists as we
hike the trails of McLaren Park and capture images of its natural beauty. Discover
new perspectives and new details within the park and learn techniques that will
help you photograph them. Share your photos online, the best of which will be shown
at various exhibits and local art shows. FREE! All skill levels and all ages welcome.
You don't need a fancy camera. A cell phone will do!
"McLaren's Western Side"
Saturday, April 20, 3-5 p.m.
Meet at the picnic area at Persia Ave. & Sunnydale Ave.
(park on Dublin Street / MUNI #29, 52 & 54)
"Morning Light"
Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-Noon
Meet at the parking lot at Mansell Street & Visitacion Ave
(MUNI #29 & 56)
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Help McLaren Park Pancake Breakfast on April 28
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VBall Madness Coming to Kezar May 4-5
VBall Madness Volleyball Tournament for Women
May 4-5, 2013
at Kezar Pavilion in Golden Gate Park
Team Registration April 9-22. Open to Intermediate and Advanced Players, ages 18
and over. Teams of six; $325 per team. Download the flier here. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001urDNn4y9E2hzPnOjLVlO31129lI5Q2U35MRvVAvrswuhSSkFwPhMmVD_DBU7jk1a7IBvUOIprU-N4d-KJ7pzeLtOZtsUMHOj97cAhElT46h7DMdfRTxIcDund7JSiWFuv-ybIdtQrxZPOnWl7gi17TF-6qyvywbmsaFdywklBMp0TxXBLyEtNw==]
Contact Marcus Steinback, coordinator, for more information: (415) 866-4622/marcus.steinback at sfgov.org
[mailto:marcus.steinback at sfgov.org]
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Community Meeting for Noe Courts Playground Improvement Project on May 15
The Recreation and Park Department invites you to participate in the first community
meeting to discuss future capital improvements for Noe Courts Playground, located
at 24th and Douglass Streets. Your input is very important! Everyone is invited
to attend! Pass the word around!
DATE: Wednesday,May 15, 2013
TIME: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PLACE: St. Philip's Church Parish Hall, 725 Diamond Street (between 24th/Elizabeth
streets)
Daycare will be provided at the meeting. Parking is available on site. Please enter
parking lot on Elizabeth Street between Castro/Diamond sts.
For more information or to request translation services for the meeting, please
call: Marvin Yee, Project Manager, at (415) 581-2541.
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