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Supervisor Katy TangSunset Parkside

Front Yard Ambassadors ProgramApplications Open

Pre-Qualification Deadline (3 homes): April 30, 2015Final Deadline (5 homes): May 15, 2015

The Front Yard Ambassadors Program has been a popular and suc-cessful program since its beginning in 2014. This month will mark our third neighborhood planting day and we are installing 11 new gardens in the Sunset District, for a total of 35 new front yard gardens since our first planting day last March. We will have removed 1,928 square feet of concrete from the Sunset District and diverted over 35,000 gallons of stormwater from our sewer systems annually.

If you would like to remove concrete from your front yard, the Front Yard Ambas-sadors Program will subsidize most of the costs of doing concrete removal and land-scaping. The only cost to the resident is the sidewalk landscaping permit fee of about $185. In total, residents receive an average of over $1,500 worth of services through this program.

To qualify for this program: You must be a resident of District 4; Have approval from the homeowner if you are a tenant; Be able to remove some concrete from your front yard; Work with your neighbors to apply to the program together; and Agree to maintain the landscaping for as long as you reside at the residence.

If you are interested in applying, you will need to begin reaching out to your neighbors as soon as possible. In order to pre-qualify for the program, you should submit three applications from your block by April 30, 2015. Once you pre-qualify, you will receive additional assistance from Friends of the Urban Forest

(FUF) to reach out to more neighbors and to reach a total of five households on your block. Final applications are due by May 15, 2015.

Please call our office with any questions at (415) 554-7460 or email ashley.summers@sfgov.org. You can also request a hard copy of the application be mailed to your address.

You can find information about the program and application materials on our website at www.sfbos.org/FrontYardAmbassadors.

Message from the Supervisor

April 2015

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2On March 14th, our office joined San Francisco Public Works and hundreds of volunteers to clean and green the Sunset District and celebrate Arbor Day. Vol-unteers planted trees along Judah Street, Taraval Street and Sunset Boulevard; they weeded, pruned and planted trees at La Playa Park near Judah and La Playa Streets; replaced dead and dying trees at many locations including along Great Highway near Rivera Street; and also planted new drought tolerant landscaping along Sun-set Boulevard near Yorba Street. Drought tolerant landscaping will continue to be planted along Sunset Boulevard for the next few months and will cover the median from Yorba to Rivera Streets.

We thank everyone who joined us on Arbor Day to beautify and clean our neighbor-hood. Special thanks to San Francisco Public Works staff for organizing such a great event in the Sunset District and for investing in the improvement of our community.

Recap on Neighborhood Events

Sunset Boulevard Planting with Tzu Chi and SF Public Works

Arbor Day Tree Plantings and Community Clean Team

Discover Your District March Recap and April Events

In March, we celebrated our Irish heritage here in the Outer Sunset by learning how expert baker Jenn Dearden over at Andytown Coffee Roasters makes their famous soda bread. We ate delicious Irish cheeses from JB Rumburg of Velo Fromage that were perfectly paired with various types of soda bread. We were also instructed on the art of Irish Dance from Sharon Whelan MacSweeney of the Whelan-Kennelly Academy of Irish Dance. This month, do some spring cleaning and learn about orga-nization from Christina Ardemis, expert organizer with over 25 years of experience. Then get your hands dirty and learn about garden weeds, what they mean, and how to keep them at bay with the Far Out West Garden.

Saturday April 4, 2015 (2:00pm 3:30pm)Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega St. and 39th Ave.Join Supervisor Tang for an Organizing Class with Ardemis OrganizingCome for an organizing class that covers helpful tips on organizing your space and learn how an organized space helps promote more productivity in your life. (Limit 40; Free)Register Here: http://goo.gl/Z66oKQ Visit Ardemis Organizing at http://www.ardemisorganizing.com/

Saturday - April 25, 2015 (10:00am 12:00pm)Far Out West Dune Community Garden | 1399 43rd Ave. and Judah St. Get Out and Garden with Supervisor Tang and the Far Out West Dune Community GardenHonor Earth Day by learning more about your garden Weeds and What They Tell with Supervisor Tang and the gardeners of the Far Out West Dune Community Gar-den. The workshop, led by Ben Eichorn of Grow Your Lunch, will focus on reading the needs of your garden based on which weeds like to grow in it. We will look closely at some garden weeds, pull them for use in the compost piles, and finish by mulching garden pathways to beautify our community garden and block the weeds from growing back (Limit 40; Free). Register Here: http://goo.gl/Fh5NKy Visit the Far Out West Dune Community Garden at http://www.faroutwestgarden.org/

Making Irish soda bread with Jenn Dearden of Andytown Coffee Roasters

Cheese and soda bread pairings from Velo Fromage

Learning Irish Dance with Whelan-Kennelly Academy

3On March 19th, dozens of Sunset District residents joined our office along with the San Francisco Planning Department, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and architecture firm, Perkins + Will, to discuss temporary in-vestments to the Francis Scott Key Annex yard. The SFUSD-owned site is current-ly being painted, however, the focus of the meeting was to discuss improvements that can be made to the yard surrounding the building, which is located at 1351 42nd Avenue and Judah Street.

Pavement to Parks is a program through the Planning Department that seeks to quickly and inexpensively convert underutilized space into places that enhance gathering space for the community and foster neighborhood interactions. These re-imagined spaces are considered temporary and easily reversible. For more infor-

mation about Pavement to Parks, visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org.

At this meeting, residents, neighborhood groups, and community leaders shared great ideas. Youth from Sunset Youth Ser-vices (SYS) expressed their interest in keeping and improving the basketball courts. Other residents wanted an area for their children to practice riding their bikes, and many liked the idea of expanding community garden space in cooperation with the Far Out West Garden (located on Judah and 43rd).

If you would like to share your ideas for the space, please contact our office at (415) 554-7460 or email ashley.summers@sfgov.org. We can also send you a copy of the ideas taken down at the meeting. The next planning meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14th at 6:30pm at the Francis Scott Key Annex, located at 1351 42nd Avenue.

Recap on Neighborhood EventsFrancis Scott Key Annex Pavement to Parks Meeting

DBI and Planning Department Workshop

At our second annual workshop, staff from the Department of Building Inspec-tion (DBI) and the San Francisco Planning Department were available to answer questions about city codes, permits, home remodeling, home expansion, short-term rentals and in-law units. Residents made one-on-one appointments with planners and DBI staff to find out about their individual project questions. People in atten-dance asked questions ranging from legalizing non-compliant structures and rooms, permits, and design guidelines. Many were surprised to learn that most permits can be approved over the counter and do not require a long process.

We would like to thank the Planning Department and the Department of Building Inspection for coming out to the Sunset District and meeting with individuals for personal residential questions. For more information about the Planning Department, visit www.sf-planning.org and for more information about the Department of Building Inspection, visit www.sfdbi.org.

Making it Happen for Womens Health on International Womens Day

We had great attendance for our event celebrating International Womens Day in partnership with North East Medical Services (NEMS) and Shanti Project! Along with my Sunset Sisters, Board of Equalization member Fiona Ma and Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu, we helped Make It Happen for womens health and encour-aged women to access the services they need to lead healthy lives by offering free health screenings and information.

For more information on International Womens Day events that were held across the world, visit http://www.internationalwomensday.com/.

4Recap on Neighborhood EventsSFPUC In-City Tour

On March 27th, our office joined the San Francisco Public Utilities Commis-sion (SFPUC) and many Sunset District residents for a tour of San Francis-cos sewer infrastructure, with a focus on the Groundwater Supply Project. The tour brought residents to the largest solar power installation at Sunset Reservoir, and San Franciscos wastewater treatment plants.

The Groundwater Supply Project is part of the Citys water diversification pro-gram, and will use local groundwater from the Westside Groundwater Basin as one of the new supply sources. This tour was designed to provide residents the opportunity to learn more about this program and ask questions of SFPUC ex-perts. To learn more about the Groundwater Supply Project, visit http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=184. SFPUC staff explaining the Groundwater Project

With summer fast approaching, organizations are ramping up to hire youth for the summer! The City is hosting its annual SF Summer Jobs+ Fair on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am 2:00 pm at Moscone Center South (747 Howard Street). Youth will receive assistance with interviewing skills and resumes, and there will be opportunities to in-terview with employers from major companies. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-jobs-youth-resource-fair-2015-tickets-15985793940.

San Francisco YouthWorks is also hiring for the 2015 Summer Session. San Francisco Youth-Works is a unique high school internship program designed to expose youth to public ser-vice careers and build job readiness skills in a supportive environment. We have had several YouthWorks students volunteer in our office. YouthWorks offers paid internships in city government ($12.25/hr), and interns can work up to 20 hours a week during the 2015 Sum-mer session (early-June through early-August). The application deadline is April 17, 2015 so apply today at www.sfyouthworks.org.

Finally, the Mayors Youth Employment & Educa-tion Program (MYEEP) is hiring for the summer. As a collaborative of non-profit organizations, MYEEP provides services to youth in 11 different neighbor-hoods in San Francisco. Its mission is to provide job

readiness training, work experience, academic support, and personal development to San Francisco youth between the ages of 14- 17who may have challenges accessing employment.

Last year, our office hosted a neighborhood job fair with MYEEP, United Way, the Japanese Community Youth Council, Community Youth Center, and the Depart-ment of Children, Youth and Their Families as part of the Mayors Summer Jobs + initiative. Youth were placed at Sunset District businesses including: Allstate Insur-ance, Cal Insurance, Rolling-Out Cafe, Versus Games, Sunset Pet Supply, The Pizza Place on Noriega, the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center, Sunset Youth Services, Devils Teeth and Polly Anns! Applica-tions are now open and can be found at: http://www.myeep.org/apply-2/. Apply by April 10th!

Summer Employment Opportunities for Youth!

5In November 2014, President Obama announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would develop an application process for undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and for undocumented parents of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply and be protected temporarily from deportation under the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program. President Obama also announced an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for individuals who came to the United States as children. These parents and other individuals may be granted a type of tempo-rary permission to stay in the U.S. called deferred action. These programs are expected to benefit about 5 million people.

While there is currently an injunction placed on these new programs, community advocates anticipate that the ruling will be overturned, and that the new programs should begin later this year.

In the meantime, people can still submit applications for the DACA program under its 2012 guidelines, and others should prepare to apply for expanded DACA and DAPA, when it becomes available, by getting screened for eligibility, collecting required documents, and saving for the $465 application fee. If you would like more information on DACA and DAPA, you may call (415) 896-1701 to contact the Asian Law Caucus, or (415) 274-6750 to contact the Chinese Progressive Association.

DACA/DAPA Update

Dont miss this opportunity for you or a young person (12-23 years old) you know to serve the City as a policy advisor. As a Youth Commissioner, you can learn about local advocacy, city government, and the city budget while helping to build youth voice and engagement in local government. The Commissions regular meetings take place every 1st and 3rd Monday at 5:15pm in room 416 at City Hall and are open to the public. Participants at the meetings can engage in public comment and bring attention to issues they would like the Youth Commission to take action on.

Applications will be accepted through April 20, 2015.For more information or to apply, visit: http://goo.gl/dTTjXl

Youth Commission Applications Open for 2015-2016By: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern

Sunset Youth Services recently expanded Upstar Studios, an in-novative recording studio program that offers the opportunity to develop songwriting and audio-recording skills to at-risk youth. In partnership with the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department, Upstar Studios gives youth at the Juvenile Justice Center in Glen Park the opportunity to explore writing, rapping and engineering their own projects. The program also encourages young people to discover a nurturing community by building relationships with caring adults. The organization has plans to further expand the program by taking Upstar Studios to other local juvenile detention centers such as Log Cabin Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Through Upstar Studios, Sunset Youth Services has successfully taught valuable vocational skills to young people throughout San Francisco. In a detention-center setting, the program offers young of-

fenders an artistic, positive outlet for feelings of anger, guilt or frustration that can accompany incarceration. For more infor-mation on Sunset Youth Services visit www.sunsetyouthservices.org.

Sunset Youth Services Brings Mobile Recording Studio to Juvenile HallBy: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern

Photo by Mike Koozmin

6On April 25th, Muni is instituting the largest service increase for the system in over a decade. Improvements include reducing headways and adjusting AM, PM and mid-day frequencies on several lines to reduce crowding. Service increases will be seen on the following lines:

Increase AM frequency: 5R, 8AX, 8BX, 10, 14R, 14X, 28, 38R, 41Increased PM frequency: 5R, 8AX, 8BX, 14R, 14X, 38R, 41Increased midday frequency: 5R, 8, 14R, 29Extended AM hours: 1AX, 1BX, 8AX, 8BX, 14X, 30X, 31AX, 31BXExtended hours Sat/Sun: 14RNow on Sundays: 38R

The letter R will now replace the letter L for Munis limited-stop routes. R stands for rapid. You will notice name changes on the following lines:

6 Parnassus 6 Haight-Parnassus8X Bayshore Express 8 Bayshore16X Noriega Express 7X Noriega Express17 Parkmerced 57 Parkmerced33 Stanyan 33 Ashbury 18th 71/71L Haight-Noriega 7/7R Haight-Noriega108 Treasure Island 25 Treasure Island

To view transit schedules, visit www.sfmta.com or contact 311.

Muni Service Increases and Line Name Changes

Honoring Kindergarten Teacher Cara Cuper for Womens History Month

It was an honor to recognize Francis Scott Key Elementary School Kinder-garten teacher Cara Cuper as the District 4 honoree for Womens History Month at the Board of Supervisors meeting on March 3rd. During the 2013-2014 academic school year, Cara faced the daunting challenge of providing a cohesive and consistent education to one of her students, Olive Diamond, who was diag-nosed with cancer during her second semester of Kindergarten.

With the assistance of technology and SFUSDs Homebound Education pro-gram, Cara and Olives family were able to provide lessons and instruction to Olive while she recuperated at home. Thanks to the amazing amount of coordi-nation between her parents and her teacher, Olive successfully advanced to the first grade. Caras passion and dedication to ensuring Olives continued educa-tion has been a role model for all of Francis Scott Keys teachers.

To see news coverage of Cara and Olives story visit http://abc30.com/educa-tion/teacher-finds-way-to-educate-cancer-stricken-child-from-home/413414/.

The community is encouraged to supported Wah Mei School by attending its 41st annual Spring Gala & Auction on Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at R&G Lounge Restaurant, located at 631 Kearny Street. The Spring Gala is Wah Meis biggest fundraiser and a great way to connect with friends old and new. Last years Gala raised over $42,000 for Wah Mei Schools programs. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.wahmei.org/2015-spring-gala/.

Wah Mei Schools 41st Annual Spring Gala & Auction

7Thursday, April 9th is Walk to Work Day in San Francisco. I invite you to join me in walking just 15 minutes of your commute (whether you walk to work, class, or shop) to be part of San Franciscos third annual Walk to Work Day! Be a part of this fun and festive day of encouragement celebrating the most healthy, sustainable form of transportation: walking.

Pedestrian safety is increasingly important as new people move to San Francisco. More people in cars, on bicycles and on foot means there are more opportunities for

conflicts. Our office has made pedestrian safety a priority in the Sunset District. Our Sunset District Blueprint highlights our plans to improve pedestrian safety. Visit www.sfbos.org/SunsetDistrictBlueprint to read about the details, including plans for improving pedestrian access to Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, and to improve conditions along Sunset Boulevard.

Walk to Work Day is the perfect time to see how easy, fun, and energizing it is to integrate walking into your daily life. Enter contests for the Longest Commute, Most Interesting Sight, and Best Shoe Bling just be sure to use the #Walk2Work hashtag on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, to win one of the great prizes from local SF businesses like Indosole (www.indo-sole.com), a Sunset District-based sustainable shoe company. You can also win prizes like a FREE Clipper Card or a reusable tote by visiting one of the many hubs across the City.

Last year, I was one of over 5,800 San Franciscans who took to the streets by foot I look forward to leading San Francisco once again in celebrating Walk to Work Day, and I hope you will join me. On April 9th, I will be joining Walk San Francis-co staff, members and supporters at 9:00am at Ritual Coffee at the corner of Hayes Street and Octavia Street in Hayes Valley. Afterwards, we will walk to City Hall for a press conference at 9:30am.

Remember, every single trip by bike, by bus or rail, or by car starts and ends with walking! Visit www.walksf.org/events/walk2work/ to learn more.

April 9th is Walk to Work Day

The Stern Grove Festival is back this summer for its 78th season, and will kick-off the season with the Doobie Brothers on Sunday June 14th at 2:00pm. Every year, the Stern Grove Festi-val Association hosts a community meeting to have an open discussion about the festival and to address any neighborhood concerns or questions. This years community meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 6:00pm 8:00pm at the Trocadero Clubhouse, located at 2750 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.

Please contact Joey Babbitt, Community Affairs Manager, with any questions at (415) 252-6252 or at jbabbitt@sterngrove.org.

Stern Grove Festival Community Meeting April 8th

The International Food Faire is hosted by the Ignatian Guild, a group of St. Ignatius moth-ers, and this year will mark the 22nd year of this community festival. The event will feature over eleven all-you-can-eat multicultural food booths, unlimited photo booth, live entertain-ment, a DJ, dancing and raffle drawings. It is a day full of good food, fellowship, and a celebra-tion of our communitys rich cultural and ethnic heritage.

Early Bird tickets are $15/adult and $10/student. Children five and under are free with an adult. The event takes place on Saturday, May 2, from 4:00pm 8:00pm at St. Ignatius School, located at 2001 37th Avenue. Visit www.siprep.org/foodfaire to learn more.

St. Ignatius International Food Faire on May 2nd

8May is National Pet Month, and our office is celebrating by sharing photos of your Sunset District pets on Facebook! Send us a picture of your four-legged, furry, feathered or scaled friend by May 15th. Starting in May, we will begin sharing pictures of our Sunset pets on our Facebook page. The pet with the most likes by the end of May will win a $25 Gift Certificate, courtesy of Sunset Pet Supply, located at 3809 Noriega Street.

Sunset residents, please send photos of your pets to ashley.summers@sfgov.org to be included in the National Pet Month Contest for District 4.

Submit A Photo of Your Sunset District Pet and Win a Prize for National Pet Month!

Supervisor Tang and Martin the Guinea Pig from SF Animal Care & Control

Three juvenile African penguin chicks are the newest residents of the California Academy of Sciences. After a few months of behind-the-scenes bonding, these new chicks made their public debut on March 11th. Marcus, the youngest sibling who hatched in December 2014, is named for Marcus Island, one of 24 islands off the coast of South Africa with breeding colonies of African penguins. Marcus is the fourth chick to hatch in the Academys new building as part of a Species Survival Plan. The male and female pair, hatched in November 2014, were given names chosen by survey in March. The females new name is Nori after the Japanese word for the edible seaweed species of the red algae genus Pyropia. The males name is Bert, after the character played by actor Dick Van Dyke, who famously danced with animated penguins in the Walt Disney film, Mary Pop-pins.

Visit the new penguin chicks at the Academy soon, or check in on the colony via live Penguin Cam at http://www.calacademy.org/explore-science/live-penguin-cams.

California Academy of Sciences Welcomes Three New Penguin Chicks

2015 marks the fourth year of the California drought. This March, California officials approved a package of water conserva-tion restrictions that include:

Banning outdoor watering for 48 hours following a rain; Preventing restaurants from providing water unless requested; Limiting towel replacement at hotels; and Requiring urban water suppliers to limit the number of days per week customers can water outdoor ornamental land-scaping.

These regulations require local water agencies that do not already have set limits to call for a limit of watering outdoor land-scaping to only two days per week. The Bay Area agencies that will need to set this limit include the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), the Marin Municipal Water District and the Contra Costa Water District.

Though Governor Jerry Brown has called for a 20% reduction in water use statewide, water customers still have a long way to go in meeting that goal. The SFPUC has many resources available on water conservation. Find their Residential Water Conservation Checklist, Water-Wise Gardening for San Francisco Guidebook, and outdoor signage including Brown is the new Green signs to tell neighbors why your landscaping may be looking a little dry these days. Find all of these resources and more at http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=839.

Update on Californias Drought

9Progressive change and the advancement of oneself are two philoso-phies young and successful entrepreneur Evan Lessler adheres too. Evan, owner and founder of Adapt Clothing, started as an aspiring graph-ic designer. He attended college at the University of California, Davis, and it was there that his idea of Adapt sprouted. He began designing graphic tees in his free time and eventually started Adapt Advancement Cooperative in 2003. During its infancy stages, Evan worked by himself - taking, labeling, and shipping orders when he came home from his day job. However, with dedication and perseverance, his humble beginnings flowered into a brand that now symbolizes the Bay Area.

Adapt Clothing offers many different styles and articles of clothing that represent the Bay Area. From its Gold Blooded to its SF State of Mind design, there will definitely be something that catches your eye the next time you visit.

Adapt Clothing2801 Judah Street and 33rd AvenueTuesday Sunday 12:00pm 6:00pmwww.adaptclothing.com

Merchant Spotlight: Adapt ClothingBy: Jonathan Zuo, District 4 Intern

San Francisco Animal Care & Control1200 15th Street @ Harrison Street

(415) 554-6364www.animalshelter.sfgov.org

The San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control is San Franciscos only open door animal shelter that accepts any animal, in any condi-tion, of any temperament. SF ACC is responsible for the Citys stray, injured, abandoned, neglected and mistreated animals, of all species, including wildlife. Services include adoptions, lost pets, animal law enforcement, dog licensing, animal cruelty and abuse investigations, animal rescue, and di-saster planning for pets. SF ACC is committed to the delivery of effective, courteous, and responsive animal care and control services to the residents of San Francisco.

Bo (A365572): This 10 month male Pit Bull Terrier is a big-headed boy with a big heart full of love. Hes goofy, loves people, and is dog social. He walks well on leash, knows sit, and might be fine for a family with children. Bos adoption fee is FREE, thanks to a sponsorship by the Lucas family and includes a FREE training class thanks to a donation by Pawsitive Tails.

Cappie (A368252): Cappie is a loving and beautiful 3 year 6 month old do-mestic longhair cat. She has a fondness for laps and the most luscious fur and bright eyes. She is a bit shy at the shelter, but will undoubtedly blossom in a forever home of her own. Her best bud Coby (A368253) and her were surrendered because of landlord issues, so they would love to go home together!

Happy (A368578): This beautiful blue and white male parakeet is easy going, loves people, and is hand trained and ready for his forever home. He lives up to his name as a very happy little bird, and would love to meet you today!

Aprils Adoptable Animals from ACC

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We cannot predict exactly when a disaster or emergency will occur. However, we can take measures to prepare for an emergency that will help prevent damage and loss to our community. Our office will provide helpful information and resources on emergency preparedness so that District 4 residents may take precautionary steps from www.sf72.org.

If you are one of the 65% of people who rent in San Francisco, renters insurance can be a safety net for you in the event of a fire, earthquake, or other disaster that may affect your personal property. Although landlords are required, by their mort-gage contract, to maintain insurance for the accidents that may occur on the property, they are not required to insure items that belong to the tenant. Renters insurance covers items within your home, but may also cover items you take out of your home, such as your personal laptop, if it is stolen.

To determine how much coverage is right for you, you can begin by compiling a detailed list of your most valuable belongings, then go through this list with an experienced agent, who can ensure you receive the right amount of coverage.

Discuss your needs with an experienced insurance agent, to determine the type of insurance policy that is right for you. For a list of helpful information on renters insurance, visit http://financialhighway.com/10-things-to-know-about-renters-insur-ance/.

Aprils Distaster Tip: Getting Renters Insurance

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a program to help the citizens of San Francisco to be self sufficient in a major disaster situation. NERT training helps citizens develop multi-functional teams that are trained in basic emergency skills. Through this program, individuals learn how to prepare themselves and loved ones for a disaster while also creating a resilient community. All trainings are free. To learn more, visit www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=859.

Class Session 1 Earthquake Awareness, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation 3.5 hrs Class Session 2 Types of Fire, Hazardous Materials, Utilities Shut-offs, Terrorism Awareness 3.5hrs Class Session 3 Disaster Medicine 3 hrs Class Session 4 Light Search and Rescue 3.5 hrs Class Session 5 Emergency Team Organization, Disaster Psychology 3 hrs Class Session 6 Hands-On Application, Course review, and graduation 3.5hrs

NERT Graduates Citywide DrillRSVP at http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024 by April 10th

This is a drill of your Neighborhood Teams Emergency Response. Bring NERT issued safety gear and wear appropriate safety clothing/shoes. Consider bringing a response go bag with flashlight, water bottle, snack etc. This drill is scheduled to run through lunch, which will be provided.

Marina | Marina Middle School | 3500 Fillmore St.April 18 | 8:30am 3:00pm

Upcoming NERT TrainingsRegister at http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024

Outer Mission | Corpus Christi Church | 62 Santa Rosa Ave.April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18 | 6:30pm 10:00pm

Haight Ashbury | The Urban School | 1563 Page St.May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10 | 6:30pm 10:00pm

Upcoming NERT Trainings

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April 2 | Thursday | 7:00pmPeople of Parkside Sunset (POPS) Monthly Meeting

(formerly Taraval Parkside Merchants Association)POPS sponsors special events, advocates on behalf of the neighborhood, and works with residents and other

merchants to improve the community.Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th Avenue and Taraval Street

For more information: www.sf-pops.com

April 4 | Saturday | 11:00am 3:00pmEggstravaganza

This annual event hosted by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department features carnival rides, egg hunts, games, live entertainment, and the annual Rib Cook-Off with SF Fire and SF Police departments. Cost

is $8 per person, children under 2 are free. Advance tickets are available by calling (415) 831-6800.Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park | 320 Bowling Green Drive near MLK Jr. Drive

For more information: http://sfrecpark.org/event/save-the-date-eggstravaganza-2015-on-saturday-april-4/.

April 4 | Saturday | 2:00pm 3:00pmJoin Supervisor Tang for an Organizing Class with Ardemis Organizing

A Discover Your District EventCome for an organizing class that covers helpful tips on organizing your space and learn how an organized

space helps promote more productivity in your life. (Limit 40; Free).Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue

Call (415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/Z66oKQ

April 7 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmLegendary Locals of San Franciscos Richmond, Sunset, and Golden Gate Park

Author Talk by Lorri Ungaretti Sunset historian Lorri Ungaretti will introduce her new book, Legendary Locals of San Franciscos Richmond, Sunset, and Golden Gate Park.

In a cross between a book reading and a visual presentation, Ms. Ungaretti will highlight interesting stories and photos of the famous, infamous, and unsung heroes of these areas of the city.

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

April 8 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 8:00pmStern Grove Festival Annual Community Meeting

Every year, the Stern Grove Festival Association hosts a community meeting to have an open discussion about the festival and to address any neighborhood concerns or questions.

Trocadero Clubhouse | 2750 19th Avenue and Sloat BoulevardPlease contact Joey Babbitt, Community Affairs Manager, with any questions at (415) 252-6252 or at

jbabbitt@sterngrove.org.

April 9 | ThursdayWalk to Work Day

Join the movement on Friday, April 11 plus, walking just 15 minutes of your commute counts! Be a part of this fun and festive day of encouragement celebrating the most healthy, sustainable form of transportation:

walking.Meet Supervisor Tang @ Ritual Coffee | Intersection of Hayes Street and Octavia Street

For more information: www.walksf.org/events/walk2work/

Upcoming Events

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April 9 | Thursday | 6:00pmOrtega Movie Night: The Theory of Everything

This movie depicts the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Directed by James Marsh and starring Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Rated PG-13; 123 minutes; 2014.

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

April 11 | Saturday | 10:00am 12:00pmSF Summer Jobs + Fair

Youth will receive assistance with interviewing skills and resumes, and there will be opportunities to inter-view with employers from major companies.

Moscone Center South | 747 Howard Street and 3rd StreetRegister at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-jobs-youth-resource-fair-2015-tickets-15985793940.

April 11 | Saturday | 2:00pm 4:00pmBig SF Playdate

Ready, set, lets play! Bring the entire family to play in tents, go bowling, and have tons of fun at the self-service face painting and puppet stations!

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

April 14 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmCinnamon Rolls: Cooking Demo and Taste!

Join Bruno Tse from Rolling-Out Caf, a local neighborhood favorite, as he demonstrates how to make deli-cious and mouth-watering cinnamon rolls! Samples will be available along with a recipe to take home.

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

April 14 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmOuter Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA)

The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its membership, promotes the advancement of the Ir-ving Street District; and provides a place for the open exchange of ideas, discussions and adoption of methods

and policies for the good of the neighborhood and the members.Rice Valley Restaurant | 2333 Irving Street between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue

For more information: www.irvingstreetmerchants.com

April 15 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 8:00pmCraft Night: Magnets

Come make a custom magnet. Bring your own images (about 1 inch large) or use our materials. For adults; children under 9 must be accompanied by adult. Please call 415-355-5700 or visit the library to sign up.

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

April 18 | Saturday | 10:30am 11:30amDog Days: Eco-Friendly Tips

In honor of Earth Day, come learn some fun and easy eco-friendly tips when it comes to your dogs and cats, as well as some tips to help all animals and the environment as well. Bring the entire family for a fun and free one-

hour session! This is the first in a series of pet-related events.Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue

For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

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April 20 | Monday | 11am 1pmBig San Francisco Playdate

The Big San Francisco Playdate is back! Because playing is learning, families can expect a number of fun and engaging activities at each of the library locations.

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

April 23 | Thursday | 6:30pm 8:00pmOuter Sunset Parkside Residents Association

Join a cohort of residents from the Outer Sunset and Outer Parkside (representing the area west of Sunset Boulevard) to discuss key issues and opportunities in the neighborhood including public safety, land use,

transportation and more.St. Ignatius Faculty Lounge (Enter on 37th near Pacheco) | 2001 37th Avenue and Pacheco Street

Contact Susan Pfeifer at mediasusan2@gmail.com

April 25 | Saturday | 10:00am 12:00pmGet Out and Garden with Supervisor Tang and the Far Out West Dune Community Garden

A Discover Your District EventHonor Earth Day by learning more about your garden Weeds and What They Tell with Supervisor Tang

and the gardeners of the Far Out West Dune Community Garden. The workshop, led by Ben Eichorn of Grow Your Lunch, will focus on reading the needs of your garden based on which weeds like to grow in it. We

will look closely at some garden weeds, pull them for use in the compost piles, and finish by mulching garden pathways to beautify our community garden and block the weeds from growing back (Limit 40; Free).

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueCall (415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/Fh5NKy

April 29 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 7:30pmYoga

Join the library for a free yoga flow class, the last Wednesday of each month. All levels welcome. Yoga mats provided.

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

Saturday | May 2 | 4:00pm 8:00pmSt. Ignatius International Food Faire

The event will feature over eleven all-you-can-eat multicultural food booths, unlimited photo booth, live en-tertainment, a DJ, dancing and raffle drawings. Early Bird tickets are $15/adult and $10/student. Children five

and under are free with an adult.St. Ignatius School | 2001 37th Avenue and Pacheco Street

Visit www.siprep.org/foodfaire to learn more.

Thursday | May 14 | 6:30pm 8:00pmFrancis Scott Key Annex Discussion on Temporary Uses

Pavement to Parks Community MeetingThis is the second in a series of three meetings about temporary improvements to the Francis Scott Key

Annex yard. Join San Francisco Planning Departments Pavement to Parks Program and the San Francisco Unified School District to share your thoughts on temporary improvements to this site and build on ideas

generated at the meeting held on March 19th. The planning process will include a series of three community meetings from ideation to design.

Francis Scott Key Annex | 1351 42nd Avenue and Judah Street

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Womens Conference at San Francisco State University

Out and AboutMarch 2015

Annual Chinese New Year Parade

Honoring retiring SPFD Deputy Chief, Lyn Tomioka along with Police Chief Greg Suhr

Annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Assembly at Abraham Lincoln High School

Annual Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Film Festival

Discover Your DistrictSoda Bread Lessons at Andytown

Coffee Roasters

Discover Your DistrictIrish Dancing with Whelan-Kennelly Academy