[House] eNews from SF Recreation and Parks- January 4, 2023

[SF Recreation and Parks]

Updates, news and events in San Francisco parks   Highlights, News & Announcements Northern California Storm Information and Park Impacts Northern California is in the midst of a severe storm, which can cause flooding to homes and streets and landslides in certain areas. Be sure to avoid lower elevation streets, drainage channels, and other areas that may flood. Check on friends and family who may need assistance during the storm, especially elderly, homebound, or neighbors with disabilities. Rec and Park arborists, park rangers, heavy equipment operators, plumbers, and gardeners are responding to flooding and hazard trees in public parks. Note that Stern Grove and Pine Lake are closed through Thursday, January 5 due to the storm. Additional park closures on Wednesday, January 4 include the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Japanese Tea Garden, Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway. MLK Drive west of Transverse Drive to Chain of Lakes Drive in Golden Gate Park is closed due to flooding. Stay up to date on park impacts from the storm at sfrecpark.org. Check out tips below for what to do during the storm, courtesy of the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management: Keep 9-1-1 available for life and safety emergencies. Report non-life threatening storm-related issues such as clogged catch basins, residential or street flooding, sewer backups, or wastewater odors to 311 online at sf311.org, on the 311 mobile app for Android and iPhone, or by calling 3-1-1.  Avoid driving during heavy rains and winds. If you have to be out, then stay away from flooded areas and downed power lines, whether in a car or on foot. Do not drive through water more than 6 inches deep. If the power goes out, unplug and turn off appliances. Leave one light on to signal when power is restored. Avoid using candles during power outages to prevent fire hazards. Use flashlights or head lamps instead. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. Stay informed: tune-in to KCBS (740 AM or 106.9 FM), local TV channels, or social media (@sf_emergency; @mySFPUC; @sfpublicworks; @sf_dph; @recparksf) for emergency advisories and instructions. Check on friends and family who may need assistance during the storm, especially elderly, homebound, or neighbors with disabilities. Sign up for AlertSF to receive emergency text alerts. Simply text your zip code to (888) 777 or visit alertsf.org. For more information, click the link below. Wet Weather Safety Tips   2022 Recreation and Parks Community Report As we jump into 2023, we want to share some of our accomplishments over the past year from our 2022 Community Report. Some highlights include the opening of Francisco Park, Rossi Pool, and Bayview/K.C. Jones Playground; breaking ground on the second phase of the India Basin Waterfront Park Project at 900 Innes and the launching of community programs outlined in its Equitable Development Plan; the blossoming of art and music on JFK Promenade, the newly permanent car-free space in Golden Gate Park; and much more! Read the full report at the link below. Community Report   Pelosi Announces SF Will Receive $30 Million for Community Projects Before the new year, Speaker Nancy Pelosi earmarked nearly $30 million in new federal funding for community projects in San Francisco, which included $3 million for the Japantown Peace Plaza renovation. Thank you congresswoman for supporting this project and for always supporting our parks. We are grateful for your leadership over the years as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and look forward to your continued direction as you transition to your next role in Congress. Enjoy the throwback photo of the Nancy Pelosi Drive renaming ceremony in Golden Gate Park!   2023 Camp Mather Lottery Open through January 6 The Camp Mather lottery is open and will run through Friday, January 6. Family Camp will run in weeklong sessions from June 4 through August 19, with Inclusion Week from July 30 to August 5. To register for the lottery, you will need a Rec and Park account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one at sfrecpark.org/register or call us at (628) 652-2900 for assistance. Registrants will need to upload a verification of San Francisco residency after a lottery application has been submitted, with the deadline for this on January 6, 2023. For more information, including rules and regulations, as well as fees, click the link below. Camp Mather   11th and Natoma Park Project Survey Open Through January 6 Thank you to everyone who attended our last community meeting on the new park in SoMa at 11th and Natoma. You can find the presentation from that meeting here, as well as on the project website. We're seeking input on the design and programming of this future park through a third survey, which will be open through Friday, January 6 of 2023. To take this survey, click the link below. 11th and Natoma Survey   Japantown History Mural Project Community Meeting on January 12 Provide your input on a mural honoring historic Japantown. The San Francisco Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), working with the artistic team of MissionArt415 will create a mural on the exterior wall facing Geary Boulevard at the entrance to the Peace Plaza. The mural will depict the neighborhood’s 115 years of history and feature the people and events that tell the story of one of the three remaining Japantowns in the U.S. Join the JACL for a series of community meetings to provide guidance for this project, with the next on Thursday, January 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1765 Sutter Street. For more information and to RSVP, click the link below. JACL Mural Project   Upcoming Events City Job Fairs in 2023 Looking for a career change? San Francisco Recreation and Parks, along with other government agencies and community organizations are hosting a series of four Saturday job fairs in 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first will be on Saturday, January 7 at Crocker Amazon Clubhouse (Moscow and Italy streets). Swing by and find the right job for you! For more information, email rpd_recruitment at sfgov.org or call (415) 831-2726. Rec and Park Jobs   SF City Cats at Kezar Pavilion on January 7 Join the San Francisco City Cats of the American Basketball Association (ABA) as they play their home games at Kezar Pavillion (755 Stanyan Street). The next game is Saturday, January 7 beginning at 7:30 p.m. against the East Bay Kings. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the link below. SF City Cats   Nomadic Lives Artist Talk at Harvey Milk Photo Center on January 12 Swing by the Harvey Milk Photo Center (50 Scott Street) to check out its Nomadic Lives exhibit, on display through Saturday, January 14. Photographers Jamie Johnson and Norma I. Quintana chronicle the everyday lives of Irish travelers and an American one-ring circus. Quintana will be hosting an artist talk on Thursday, January 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center. For more information, click the link below. Nomadic Lives   Golden Gate Park Bison Bucking the Holidays Need a little cuteness in your life during the storm? Our Video of the Week comes from the San Francisco Zoo and shows our Golden Gate Park Bison bucking the holidays for the new year. The bison always have a tree-mendous time with Christmas trees, as they love to throw them in the air with their horns and rub and scratch on fallen tree trunks. Learn more about the Bison Paddock in Golden Gate Park and its history at the link below. 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