Monthly Archives: October 2007

Helping SoCal Fire Victims (from L.A. Times)

SFist.com had this information on their site, and I think it is a good idea to try to pass it along to others who may want to help. From the 10/24/2007 L.A. Times: How to help fire victims October 24, 2007 How to help Charitable groups responding to the Southern California wildfires are seeking donations… Keep reading

Mission Bay Branch Library Now Open on Sundays!!

Photo taken by Jamie Whitaker Beginning tomorrow, Sunday, October 21st, the Mission Bay Branch of the San Francisco Public Library will be open for patrons from 1 PM – 5 PM. If you happen to read this in time, there’s a party tomorrow from 3 PM – 5 PM at the Mission Bay Branch with… Keep reading

Lights Out and Dimwits

I believe it is safe to say that this evening’s Lights Out event was a success. Congratulations to those who want to educate and to act in regards to sustainability and conservation. I decided to take a stroll along The Embarcadero to check out landmarks like the Bay Bridge, Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, and… Keep reading

Port Commission Meeting – Approving RFQ for Seawall 337 (Parking Lot "A") Development Proposals

I received this from the Port of San Francisco mailing list today: TO SEAWALL LOT 337 INTERESTED PARTIES The Port Commission will consider adoption of a resolution to authorize the issuance of a Request for Qualifications/Proposals to solicit development proposals for Seawall 337 Port Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 23, 2007 starting at 3:15 pm Port… Keep reading

Instructions on How to Ride Muni and BART

The wonderful folks at Neighbors Project posted a link on their blog today for an “Instructable” guide to riding Muni and BART. This reminds me – with an influx of folks into the neighborhood via The Infinity and One Rincon Hill just around the corner, would anyone like to help me compile a “Welcome to… Keep reading

SoMa Police Community Relation Forum- Monday, October 22nd 6pm at Gene Friend Recreation Center

Passing along this event information – a chance to meet our new SF Police Department’s Southern Station Captain as well as DPT and DPW folks. When: Monday, Oct. 22nd (this Monday) Time: 6pm Place: At Gene Friend Recreation Center (270 6th Street) Topic: Hearing from DPT, DPW and a Q & A with Captain McDonagh Keep reading

Lights Out San Francisco – This Saturday

Have you heard about Lights Out San Francisco? It is a citywide energy conservation event scheduled for this Saturday, October 20th from 8pm until 9pm where everyone turns off their non-essential lighting for the hour. The event also encourages everyone to install one compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL – which were very cheap at Costco… Keep reading

Neighborhood Beautification – Take Down Political Signs Posted on Public Property*

When starting my walk to work this morning, I had no idea I’d be volunteering some time towards neighborhood beautification. As I walked up Main Street to work this morning, there were three ugly political signs nailed up on the wooden utility poles. The last thing Rincon Hill needs is divisive political crap trashing up… Keep reading

Another Rainy Day, Another Near Hit of this Pedestrian

People drive too fast in San Francisco, endangering the lives of pedestrians and bicyclists. VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION H – WE DON’T NEED MORE CARS DRIVING HERE I barely got to leave my condo building today before I almost saw my life snuffed out by a middle-aged asian woman driving a gray Honda civic while… Keep reading

SouthBeachMissionBay.com Invites You to Neighborhood Night at Ozumo on Sunday, November 4th

Logo from www.Ozumo.com Rincon Hill, South Beach, and Mission Bay neighbors who would like to meet, to socialize, and to enjoy one of The San Francisco Chronicle’s 2007 Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants should RSVP as soon as possible (October 30th deadline) for the www.SouthBeachMissionBay.com Neighborhood Night event at Ozumo (161 Steuart Street) on Sunday,… Keep reading

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