[House] e-News from SF Rec and Park, December 4, 2013

Wed Dec 4 17:28:39 PST 2013

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Holiday Tree Lighting on December 5

Join us on December 5 for SF Rec & Park's 84th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Located
at the historic McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park, this is an event you wont want
to miss. Festivities will include a train ride, live entertainment, and a special
visit from Santa! Operation Dream will be accepting new unwrapped toys at the event
for donation.

Want to volunteer for this event? Please email recparkvolunteer at sfgov.org  [mailto:recparkvolunteer at sfgov.org]for
more information.
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Winter Registration Begins December 14th

Registration for Winter 2014 Programs begins on Saturday, December 14. Visit www.sfreconline.org
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to view the complete catalog of courses, Or register in person at the following 
recreation centers:

*  Eureka Valley, Hamilton Rec, Harvey Milk Center, McLaren Lodge, Minnie & Lovie,
Mission, Moscone Rec, St. Mary's Rec, Randall Museum, Richmond Rec, SOMA/Eugene 
Friend Rec, Sunset Rec, and Upper Noe Rec
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Community Opportunity Fund Workshops

Workshop Dates and Locations:

Please attend one of the following workshops to begin your application process. 
Attendance at one workshop is mandatory for all applicants

* December 5, 2013 - Joe Lee Recreation Center, 6:00pm - 8:00 pm

* 1395 Mendell Street, San Francisco, CA 94124, Multipurpose Room 2
* January 11, 2014 - County Fair Building, 10:00am - 12:00pm

* 1199 9th Avenue, Auditorium
Please visit our website athttp://sfrecpark.org/park-improvements/2008-clean-safe-bond/community-opportunity-fund/
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for more information, or contact Karen Mauney-Brodek at 415-575-5601, karen.mauney-brodek at sfgov.org
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Check out SAFE's Tips to Help Prevent Crime

San Francisco SAFE Inc. is the SF Police Department's non-profit partner in crime
prevention. Curious about how to reduce the likelihood of home burglaries, identity
theft, and auto break-ins? Check out SAFE's tips that will serve you both this season
and year round: http://sfsafe.org/safety-tips-information/holiday-travel-safety/
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San Francisco is one of America's top walking cities. Remember to look up often 
and enjoy our beautiful surroundings, both natural and architectural. Your stroll
will be more satisfying and safer.
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Volunteers Needed: Toys For Joy on December 14
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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 55th 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 after-school 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 will be accepted Wednesday, December 18 through Friday, January 17.
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under Class 9910 Public Service Trainee for the Recreation and Park Department. 
The interview process will tentatively take place February 22 - March 1.

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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SF Youth Baseball League Registration Begins on December 5
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SF Arts Commission Town Hall Meetings

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) just announced two Town Hall meetings in
December. This is your chance to learn about the SFAC's plans for the future.  Director
of Cultural Affairs Tom DeCaigny will present the agency's vision for the next five
years and its goals for getting there. You'll also have an opportunity to ask questions,
share comments and provide input on priorities for arts-related policy in the City.

Here are the details:

Town Hall #1 - Wednesday, December 4, 6-7:30 p.m.

SF Main Library, Koret Auditorum

100 Larkin Street

Town Hall #2 - Saturday, December 14, 10-11:30 a.m.

Golden Gate Park, County Fair Building

1199 9th Avenue

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so that we can learn which arts-related issues are of concern to you most during
 this critical time for the arts in San Francisco.

Visit: http://www.sfartscommission.org/event/arts-commission-town-hall-1/ [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001VZSFEbNHaS8HY1z_3w564etnoGu59qrEW47_FN_vzly13yj1KLmvZuE6dUPtVaCr2cVh_uO3XzMO1JPcVixo5pNSHsuE5FbekLIA1C2GpQTDZ7737Al7x4veIzkHPNSxQflhnkwbkyc4jt0k0-AnLbzguFrGeHlVqZMAAya-R9SAIQTZMHvKyQ==]

Questions? Email Kate.Patterson at sfgov.org [mailto:Kate.Patterson at sfgov.org]
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Mobile Rec at Sunset Recreation Center on December 7

Come out and play on the Recreation and Parks Department's Mobile Rec gear! No need
to travel far, all through the school year the equipment rotate through parks or
 recreation centers all over San Francisco on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm. You will
be able to learn techniques and test your skills on the Department's 30-foot rock
climbing wall or get skateboarding and biking tips and learn tricks from RecPark
 Staff! Get ready to ride the ramps, rails and manual pads on our BMX bikes and 
skateboards. RPD staff will be on hand to teach beginner's the basics of kick-turns,
fakies, and dropping in.

This Saturday, December 7 Mobile Rec will be at Moscone Recreation Center, 11am-2pm.
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Healthy Parks, Healthy People Trail Walk on December 7

Join us this Saturday, Dec.7 at 10:00am.

Healthy Parks, Healthy People will meet at the Stow Lake Boathouse for an invigorating
2.5-mile walk around a San Francisco treasure: Golden Gate Park. Join our friendly
RPD guides for some light stretching, socializing, and wildlife viewing. Take advantage
of the free fun facts you will learn as well.

Get Active, Get Informed and Get Out and Play!

Please check local weather forecasts - Trail Walks will be canceled due to unsafe
conditions if it is raining.

For more information emaillisa.mchenry at sfgov.org [mailto:lisa.mchenry at sfgov.org]
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Zumba Holiday Jam on December 8

Join all the Zumba in the Park instructors and Zumba fans this Sunday, December 
8 for a FREE two hour, Zumba JAM! Enjoy an evening full of holiday cheer and dance,
hosted at the Richmond Recreation Center. Bring friends and family for a night of
FUN!
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Sharon Art Studio's Holiday Jewelry and Pottery Student Sale on December 8

The Friends of Sharon Art Studio's Holiday Jewelry and Pottery Sale features hundreds
of perfect gifts, including ceramic and glass vases, bowls, serving dishes, unique
jewelry and more. Every item is hand-made by advanced students of Sharon Art Studio.
A portion of sales benefit Friends of Sharon Art Studio, a nonprofit organization
that works under the auspices of San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to
help operate and enrich offerings at Sharon Art Studio, a community art center in
Golden Gate Park (with additional classes at Mission Art Center). The Studio offers
year-round classes and special workshops for children, teens and adult. Come enter
into a world of art and creativity in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco's collective
back yard. And shop locally for that perfect hand-made holiday gift!

Admission is free. For more information, please visit www.sharonartstudio.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001VZSFEbNHaS8hGtbc5os7bFUi_fY_u-GToyR0PShd3GOIAjzxSDLjh_zDV_wsmsVV1jAXNtKgZ9oX7YHCuPcqIw0UWqAG8SJKk3kI39fM1F69NeTGONzsUaWZC784B-7x]
or call (415) 753-7005.
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84th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
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