[House] Reminder: eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- April 21, 2021

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks  Mayor London Breed on Guilty Verdict in Trial of Derek Chauvin Parks and public spaces have often been centers for civic change, and we are proud to stand in solidarity with those seeking racial justice and police accountability. Mayor London N. Breed issued the following statement regarding the guilty verdict issued Tuesday in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd: “This verdict does not bring back the life of George Floyd. It can’t replace the years of his life that were robbed from him, nor the life experiences and memories that would have been made with his friends and family. What this verdict does reflect is that the tide is turning in this country, although still too slowly, toward accountability and justice.  Almost eleven months ago, the world watched as Officer Derek Chauvin kept his knee on the back of George Floyd’s neck. He kept it there for eight minutes and 46 seconds, but it felt like an eternity. The systemic injustice from hundreds of years of racism and mistreatment of Black Americans was put into plain view on video, and the country and the world erupted in protest. While we’re now months removed from the height of those protests, the need for action is as critical as ever. This is about more than prosecuting the officer who killed George Floyd, though that is an important step. It’s about fundamentally restructuring how policing is done to move away from the use of excessive force. It’s about shifting responses to non-violent calls away from an automatic police response to something better equipped to handle the situation. It’s about reinvesting in communities in which years of systematic disinvestment has made it nearly impossible for people to thrive. It’s about changing who we are as a country. That’s what we’re trying to do in San Francisco. Our Street Crisis Response Teams, consisting of paramedics and behavioral health specialists, are now often the first responders to non-violent 911 calls relating to mental health and substance use. Our Dream Keeper Initiative is redirecting $120 million to improve the lives of Black youth and their families through investments in everything from housing, to healthcare, to workforce training and guaranteed income. And our sustained, multi-year efforts to reform our police department has resulted in a 57% reduction in instances of use of force and a 45% decrease in officer involved shootings since 2016. While this tragedy can never be undone, what we can do is finally make real change in the name of George Floyd. Nothing we can do will bring him back, but we can do the work to prevent others from facing his fate in the future. That is the work we need to do. It’s ongoing, it’s challenging, but if we are committed we can make a real and lasting difference in this country.” Summer Together Interest Form As part of the city’s Summer Together Initiative, Rec and Park is providing FREE summer camps to public school students with a focus on families with the highest need. See if you’re eligible for priority registration by filling out an interest form at sfrecpark.org. The interest form will be available through April 30. Priority registration will occur May 3-7; general SFUSD registration will begin at 10 a.m. on May 8; and open registration will follow at noon on May 8. For more information and to fill out the interest form, click the link below. Summer Together Interest Form Earth Day Volunteer Event with One Tree Planted at Heron's Head Park This past weekend, volunteers joined the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and One Tree Planted for a special habitat restoration project at the Port of San Francisco’s Heron's Head Park. In recognition of Earth Month and coinciding with the arrival of bird nesting season, volunteers removed invasive weeds, mulched, placed tree stumps, and more! Work also helped revitalize the weathered outdoor classroom, which is used year-round to educate youth about biodiversity, social and environmental justice, and the importance of preserving our open spaces for our collective benefit. A special thanks to One Tree Planted for partnering with us and all of the volunteers for your hard work! Climate Action Month in San Francisco April is the third annual San Francisco Climate Action Month! You’re invited, courtesy of the San Francisco Department of the Environment, to take part in over 40 free online events and virtual learning opportunities, as well as socially distanced outdoor activities throughout the month, including events and opportunities in our parks. Discover how simple actions can make a lasting impact against climate change and preserve our natural resources for future generations of San Franciscans.   To learn more about the many exciting activities during Climate Action Month, click the link below. Climate Action Month Furthur Magic: A Psychedelic Poster Journey Art Exhibit The Haight Street Art Center (HSAC), in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, is proud to present Furthur Magic: A Psychedelic Poster Journey, an exhibition in honor of the 150th anniversary of Golden Gate Park. Furthur Magic explores psychedelic poster art of the 1960s, especially in the Haight, psychedelic events in Golden Gate Park, and the ongoing legacy of the psychedelic events and styles pioneered in both places. The free exhibit will be on display at the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) through May 16, open Thursdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click the link below. Haight Street Art Center Junior Giants Registration Now Open Grab your gloves and get out on the diamond this summer with Junior Giants! Registration is now open for the summer league starting mid-June for youth ages 5 to 13. For more information and to sign up, click the link below. For additional questions, please contact Gerald Reader at (415) 756-2922. In addition, Junior Giants is looking for volunteers to help run the league. If you're interested, please fill out the volunteer sign up form. Junior Giants Registration Page Free Virtual Programming for Teens The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is partnering with The Mix at the San Francisco Public Library to offer free virtual programming for teens! Get creative this spring through digital photography, animation, special effects for short films/social media, and more. With a number of classes beginning next week, be sure to register today! For more information and to sign up, click the link below. Virtual Teen Class Registration Earth Day Concert with Mister G on April 22 Join Mister G and members of the Global Citizen Ensemble for an interactive Earth Day concert on Thursday, April 22 beginning at 4 p.m. Families who join via Zoom will be seen by the artists onstage and incorporated into the broadcast. The lineup will include special guest appearances and opportunities for audience participation. For more information and to participate, click the link below. Earth Day Concert with Mister G Final Bayside Saturday on April 24 Don't miss out on the last Bayside Saturday on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Choose your own adventure along the India Basin and Hunter’s Point waterfront this Saturday, presented by Livable City and BMAGIC. Enjoy free drop-in fitness classes, giveaways, live music, small business specials, all while taking in nature and new art all along the waterfront! For more information, click the link below. Bayside Saturdays Alemany Farm Plant Sale on April 24 Join the Friends of Alemany Farm for its second spring plant sale. Get your garden started, and support the farm on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Offerings will include cabbage, kale, mustard, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, herbs, aloe vera, and more. This sale is cash only. Please bring your own carrying tray. Alemany Farm Website Family Design Jams on April 24 and 28 Join us for an in-person family design jam for the planned nature exploration area at Heron’s Head Park. Bring your kids as “play experts” to provide design input on this park feature and help shape its future! This socially distanced family-friendly design jam will take place on Saturday, April 24 at the EcoCenter (32 Jennings Street) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Afterwards, stay and explore Heron’s Head Park and the other attractions as a part of the last Bayside Saturday. Can't make it? We have you covered! Join us for our virtual family design jam on Wednesday, April 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to sign up for either event, click the link below. Heron's Head Park Nature Exploration Area Harvey Castro Virtual Photo Exhibit: Los Olvidados Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center for its virtual webinar for Harvey Castro's online photo exhibit, Los Olvidados. The exhibit focuses on the survivors of Hurricane Maria, which enveloped Puerto Rico's shores in 2017. The webinar will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. To view the photos and join the webinar the day of, click the link below. Harvey Milk Photo Center Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros Virtual Celebration on April 25 The San Francisco Public Library has put together its Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros virtual celebration of literacy, books and nature this Sunday, April 25 from noon to 1:15 p.m.! This virtual event brings the celebration to you and your family to enjoy stories, songs, crafts and learn about special places to visit in the city, including at Alemany Farm, Heron's Head Park, and the San Francisco Botanical Garden. For more information and to tune in this Sunday, click the link below. Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros Indoor Swimming Returns to Sava and MLK Pools Our Video of the Week highlights the return of indoor swimming at Sava Pool earlier this week. For photos from both Martin Luther King Jr. and Sava pools from opening day, check out this article from the San Francisco Examiner. To reserve your swim time, visit our online registration page at sfrecpark.org/register. Registration for pools is first-come, first-served and is extremely limited, as lap swimming is limited to one swimmer to lane at Sava and MLK. Swimmers must be 14 or older to register. We anticipate all pools will reopen by mid-June. For more information, click the link below. 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