[House] e-News from SF Rec and Park, August 27, 2014

Wed Aug 27 17:32:04 PDT 2014

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Free Intro to Fishing Class at Lake Merced on August 30

Come and fish at San Francisco's beautiful Lake Merced on Saturday, August 30, from
8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  This free class for fledgling anglers, ages 8 and up, will
 cover basic fishing techniques taught by our experienced staff.  Lake Merced is
 home to common species such as rainbow trout, catfish, black bass, carp and sunfish.
 We provide the equipment; all you need is a fishing license if you're 16 or older.
 This class can accommodate up to 12 students, first-come, first serve.  Meet at
 the Lake Merced Boathouse at 1 Harding Drive.  Fishing licenses can be purchased
via the California Fish & Wildlife website at dfg.ca.gov/licensing [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WJxD9BhkNkmi8vGprNBgnVrgsWGM2yo6FjgObsULe_4gYjPr25-Yi1K2ymms5zi-UnpdVetIefJeHz--6BVsrzHOYddvWTBmcfGNNMhN6rdHFDpALnDriM01JOssWTs7Nv3Ie4zFOP-LBn6Le50ec17NFNbrPZ-Ll8y_WGgq39q2UxquhNXCHdFxJiqfVoUC&c=zdvsh_CWFEIXkdDYy7mZbunQthgefI_Hset2xk2sMvfNqFTH-PZ2wA==&ch=bZrry52Fwor6bRdW1rcYd5TLrrmZxUr6DEorBoXQeLzz4-kwMW7nHg==]
or at your local fishing shop.  For more information, email rex.biteng at sfgov.org
 [mailto:rex.biteng at sfgov.org].
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Street Soccer USA Recognized at Rec and Park Commission Meeting

After hosting its 2014 Street Soccer USA Cup at Civic Center Plaza August 15-17,
 members of Street Soccer USA (Rob Cann, far right, and Hattie Chandler, fourth 
from left) stopped by the Recreation and Park Commission meeting on August 21, along
 with members of the SF Street Soccer team, to receive certificates of appreciation
from GM Phil Ginsburg (fifth from right) and Commission Vice-President Allan Low
 (far left). Street Soccer USA has found a way to reach out to our most vulnerable
communities and provide life-skills and employment programs that are helping to 
build bridges across the divide. Street Soccer USA is helping our citizens in SOMA,
Western Addition and the Tenderloin by working in collaboration with Rec and Park
to create safe places to play soccer and provide positive programming for underserved
youth and adults.
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Fourth Annual Chinatown Ping Pong Tournament at Willie "Woo Woo" Wong Playground

On August 17, Rec and Park took part in the Fourth Annual Chinatown Ping Pong Tournament,
featuring a field of 74 teams in three divisions.This  event is a testament not 
only to the growing popularity of sports like  table tennis, but to the strong community
bonds that exist between  residents, non-profit organizations, elected officials,
schools and  businesses in the Chinatown area, and Rec and Park is delighted to 
be a  part of that community.
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The New York Times Features SF's Alice Marble Tennis Courts

The U.S. Open is in full swing, but that doesn't mean you have to be a spectator.
 Grab your racket and head out to the Alice Marble Tennis Courts, which were recently
featured in the New York Times [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WJxD9BhkNkmi8vGprNBgnVrgsWGM2yo6FjgObsULe_4gYjPr25-Yi-XgAuFvSQnylTjLVMFwWFXY8HL7mAf3XWVwireC-SxFQtHR9eoofhMUbaXipw2ewiHWcmjywsrjiKcxtKuKYejbc6XZt-iZrz1hwXSPta7yRQpqBYST_4G47pSmXszoadzY8bSMiXAqAdNCWfVylVHnhAQQG_J92DhyTbeK0LirosFHNLiQ4OA1CLehCyKCxzgc5JCDChW2stCQA55hiyE2oIpNod7yIldrKZJdrfe0DrLnFpy9bHrabuscBDWPooBCeiz_zSINfdEdPbdvhShcRDDymaY81TwB0myyeGvX9mG1FzV5rdwyne6HZBUeLbL1QJf7irOd77wDjyAs65WD8GbgLZV-73vwCDBpUW1VRKqqAXKkETlnDeOEfKJtBhFq5dH8fYyrj727csZhUIeyrkyEf9Gtn_Hp_D7sW3rb5Y3p5STwU5I=&c=zdvsh_CWFEIXkdDYy7mZbunQthgefI_Hset2xk2sMvfNqFTH-PZ2wA==&ch=bZrry52Fwor6bRdW1rcYd5TLrrmZxUr6DEorBoXQeLzz4-kwMW7nHg==],
"The Alice Marble Tennis Courts, which are part of George Sterling Park in the Russian
Hill neighborhood, sit atop a reservoir at Hyde and Lombard Streets and offer views
of the San Francisco Bay. The public courts are named for an American champion who
won 18 Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles from 1936 to 1940."
Tennis, anyone?
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Teens, Join the Rec and Park Team!

Teens, looking for an after school job this year? Work in our parks, our recreation
centers or offices. Learn new skills, meet people, and make some money at the same
time!

Applications for school-year 9910 Public Service Trainee-Workreation Program positions
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starting on Monday, August 25 at 9 a.m. through Friday, September 5, at 11:59 p.m.

* Online Applications are only accepted via www.jobaps.com/sf [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WJxD9BhkNkmi8vGprNBgnVrgsWGM2yo6FjgObsULe_4gYjPr25-Yi7ANT0WCL1niBBo2fs6EfnZ52ig_AuM9t-VxLioux1PxrIvUPmlLcmn1uxp8_f8C3IpH4qxq8CrJZdkpw2wzNUa6PCxCLqXmMLisFsWzSD6lhkvZJIe6Bfg=&c=zdvsh_CWFEIXkdDYy7mZbunQthgefI_Hset2xk2sMvfNqFTH-PZ2wA==&ch=bZrry52Fwor6bRdW1rcYd5TLrrmZxUr6DEorBoXQeLzz4-kwMW7nHg==](available
under 9910 Public Service Trainee.  Note: there are other 9910 Public Service Trainee
positions from other agencies/departments, so please make sure to check that the
 application you select indicates "RECREATION AND PARKS"
* Ages 14 through 17 year olds; can be 18 years old but would still need to be enrolled
in high school
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David Johnson Retrospective Photo Exhibit Kicks off September 6

The Harvey Milk Photo Center presents a new exhibit of David Johnson's photography
running from September 6 - October 19. David Johnson, a  native of Jacksonville,
 Fla., was the first African American student of  Ansel Adams at the California 
School of the Arts. In Adams' school he  was advised to photograph his own neighborhood
and document the faces  and places with which he was most familiar. He subsequently
became an  important chronicler of black life in San Francisco in the middle part
 of the 20th century. Please join us for the opening reception on September 6 from
1-4 p.m. at the Harvey Milk Photo Center.  For more info, click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WJxD9BhkNkmi8vGprNBgnVrgsWGM2yo6FjgObsULe_4gYjPr25-Yi-XgAuFvSQnyF6n8YiHkdaRKcHpEF26WYGlO2jWtYD-71uoS9yprfwz_BMQvdJkkSxBnuvS5zL1cvPFRVANxFGKb8sd3E_63OTN1p14WFh8C48MrwCXkupC9BMjahO3J1XmpHJqucjVvq99wrUQKRvAFiJZG1j1dj-1-HjWZBiYaOhn1YGrtrO0=&c=zdvsh_CWFEIXkdDYy7mZbunQthgefI_Hset2xk2sMvfNqFTH-PZ2wA==&ch=bZrry52Fwor6bRdW1rcYd5TLrrmZxUr6DEorBoXQeLzz4-kwMW7nHg==].
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Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival on September 6

The Southeast Asian Arts and Culture Coalition present the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival
on Saturday, September 6, 2014. The exhibition helps promote and preserve the arts
and culture of the Southeast Asian American communities in San Francisco. There 
will be representatives from the Burmese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese
communities. For more information, please email contact at seaacc-sf.org
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Mission Rec Rebels Fall Tryouts, September 10-14

Fourth- to eighth-grade girls are invited to the Mission Recreation Center Rebels
fall tryouts, September 10-14. MRC is one of the most recognized, most comprehensive
instruction-based Girls AAU Basketball programs in the west. Repetition is the key
to success, and all of our teams train consistently on a structured and designed
 curriculum which dramatically impacts player development through the season.

Fall/Winter teams will train each week in:

* Multiple team practices 2x per week
* Skills and Performance training
* Strength, Speed and Agility Training
* Structured Curriculum
* Qualified Coaches committed to child's growth and development
* 7 to 10 Tournaments

TRYOUT DATES:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th

5pm-7pm       4th, 5th and 6th graders

7pm-9pm      7th and 8th graders

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

5pm-7pm      4th, 5th and 6th grader

7pm-9pm      7th and 8th graders

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th

9am-11am 4th 5th and 6th grader

11am-1pm 7th and 8th graders

MISSION RECREATION CENTER is located at 2450 Harrison St.

For more information, please contact jacqueline.randolph at sfgov.org [mailto:jacqueline.randolph at sfgov.org].
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34th Annual Comedy Day on September 14
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Thank You, SF Rec and Park Employees!

In honor of Labor Day, here's to all of the men and women who work to keep our parks
clean, safe and fun.
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