[House] e-News from SF Rec and Park, August 7, 2013

Wed Aug 7 17:09:10 PDT 2013

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Cayuga Playground Reopens August 17

Join us on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 11 a.m., for the grand reopening celebration
of Cayuga Playground, which has recently undergone a $7 million renovation under
 the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond.
Meet special guest Demetrio "Demi" Braceros, a retired city gardener who spent much
of his career at Cayuga fashioning hundreds of old tree trunks into works of art,
using only his imagination and trusty chainsaw. His sculptures have been preserved
and are on permanent display at the park.
This event is hosted by Rec and Park, the Cayuga Improvement Association, District
11 Supervisor John Avalos, the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department 
of Public Works.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY | SCAVENGER HUNT | LIVE MUSIC | ARTS & CRAFTS | TOURS | 
FAMILY FUN
Cayuga Playground is located at 301 Naglee Avenue at Cayuga, off of Alemany Boulevard.
Music by A Deleware Corporation.  Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001qTOIQ79sxznBoF5U8ECox8MLrcHdovlN134jIYN0lJvA-5icDgXRmH45puljn8roOgbmllHf7-uPLJpX0R3blufsBNEQgH4slXm739sUNZzRmbkyOJCRXdghXMn-x8FOBpq8jt0ai-zZ_H_Wx2tCZj1rSr_FLtnvWbrK4XiyjYyTdbmLSTJ30ZJi5N9OiN-VcMpbq-Q24GQ=]
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Wee Pirates Celebrate Return of Cabrillo Playground

Ahoy! On Saturday, August 3, a band of neighborhood children and their families 
came out to celebrate the reopening of Cabrillo Playground in grand pirate style.
 The playground, which recently underwent a $4.5 million renovation under the 2008
Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond, features a new clubhouse, community tile
 wall and a pirate-themed play structure.  Assemblymember Phil Ting, District 1 
Supervisor Eric Mar, Recreation and Park Commission President Mark Buell, Tom DeCaigny
of the SF Arts Commission, and DPW chief Mohammed Nuru were on hand to celebrate
 the day. A special thanks to Devi Joseph and the Friends of Cabrillo Playground
 for their leadership, support and dedication throughout the entire project process.
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Teens, Looking for an After School Job?

Workreation is a youth employment and training program that is an integral part 
of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's mentorship program. This year
marks the 54th year of the program. All youth, ages 14-17, who either attend school
or live in San Francisco are eligible (18 as long as they are still in high school).

Participants work for minimum wage ($10.55/hour) in a variety of recreational, aquatic,
administrative, sports, and afterschool positions throughout the Recreation and 
Park Department, that provide opportunities to develop leadership and problem-solving
skills, teamwork and community awareness. Youth work up to 10 hours per week during
school year programming.

Applications for the 2013-2014 school year will be accepted Monday, August 19 through
Friday, August 30. Applications can be found at http://jobaps.com/sf [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001qTOIQ79sxzl6fiTXxkG3yt3t_k7bwVujXZl1CVxWwtUD0RVO0NZsKf1yVDM6BfXh8AYOR8RymsnS78WCy-vpc8x1UbBNN6iutns-6ZX5puWBs_y19RWeIA==]
under Class 9910 Public Service Trainee for the Recreation and Park Department. 
The interview process will tentatively take place September 16-21.  School-year 
programming begins in early-November and ends mid-April 2014.

If you have any questions, please feel to contact Jennifer Gee, Recreation Resources
Coordinator, at (415) 831-2785, or email Jennifer.Gee at sfgov.org [mailto:Jennifer.Gee at sfgov.org].
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Rec and Park Youths Place in Mixed Martial Arts Competition

Congratulations to the kids in our Combat Athletics Program (mixed martial arts),
who recently competed in the East Bay Brazilian Jujitsu summer open competition 
in El Cerrito, Calif., their first official tournament.  The results? One second-place
finish (Eric Gardner); two third-place finishes (Jori Bruenn and Julius Frantz);
 and one fourth-place finish (Nyah Bruenn). Fall Registration is going on now! If
you're interested in signing your child up for martial arts classes, click here 
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Baby Bunch Weekend at the SF Zoo, August 10 and 11

Baby Bunch Weekend

August 10 and 11, 2013

Here's the story, of a bunch of babies... Join the SF Zoo on August 10 and 11 to
 celebrate its newest additions at the Zoo. Complete our special Baby Bunch Scavenger
Hunt and collect a different wristband at each Zoo baby exhibit. Collect them all
to show that you've met the Baby Bunch!

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Take the Field with Coaching Corps on August 17

FREE AT&T Park tours? Giants' dugout access? Photos with the Giants' World Series
trophies? No, it's not a dream. Coaching Corps, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing
coaches and team sports to kids in low-income communities, invites Bay Area residents
and families to Take the Field alongside legendary coaches and athletes at AT&T 
Park on August 17.

>From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will pack AT&T Park  
with activities for sports lovers of all ages, hosted by Coaching Corps coaches.
 Activities include: The Sports Zone, with base-running and other sports games; 
The MVP Corner, providing attendees the chance to meet legendary coaches and athletes
like Tony La Russa, Rickey Henderson, Dave Stewart, Cynthia Barboza, Dave Henderson
and more; and The Major League Access Pass, including ballpark tours and the chance
to take photos in the dugout and with the Giants' World Series trophy. Additionally,
visitors can watch Splash Hits Derby participants attempt to hit a ball out into
 the iconic McCovey Cove.

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Annual Dahlia Show August 17-18
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Saturday in the Park Concert Series at McLaren Park Coming This Fall

Check out the upcoming Saturday in the Park concert series at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
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Save the Date: SF Urban Riders Presents the SF MTB Festival on September 7

You are invited to participate in the FIRST Annual San Francisco  Mountain Bike 
Festival, hosted in McLaren Park. A fundraiser for the  McLaren Bike Park, the event
is FREE to attend with a youth BMX area, beginner MTB riding zones, a professional
bike jump demo, and other activities.

The headline event is the McLaren Short Track Challenge, a  competitive event on
 a hybrid Cross Country course. The XC race does  require a waiver and registration
fee to participate.

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Dew Tour City Championships Coming to SF October 11-13
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Showing Now Through October 3: A View From the Bridge
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Video of the Week... Get Fit with SF Rec and Park

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