Monthly Archives: February 2008

WonderCon – Comics and Pop Culture Convention at Moscone Center South this Weekend

This weekend, February 22nd through 24th, there is a convention that some Rincon Hill residents may be interested in checking out. The convention is called WonderCon, and it provides a chance for folks to meet hundreds of creators of comics, an opportunity for kids to enjoy a children’s film festival, anime, games, and other programs.… Keep reading

One Year Anniversary for RinconHillSF.org

Photo taken by Jamie Whitaker It was one year ago today, February 17th, 2007, that I made the decision to pay for web hosting space to start this neighborhood blog with the hopes that it would provide an online tool for folks in the neighborhood to get to know one another and to work together… Keep reading

Pedestrian Deaths Increased in 2007

As readers of this blog or attendees of the Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting the other night know, pedestrian safety is one of my pet issues. I believe it should be an important issue for anyone who lives or works in the Rincon Hill neighborhood. A report came out yesterday that indicated a 50% rise… Keep reading

From the Inbox – Tre, the movie

From the Rincon Hill email inbox …. Limited engagement run of the independent film Tre (see www.TreTheMovie.com for info) Showtimes: Friday, February 15th through Thursday, February 21st. There will be a special Q&A with writer/director Eric Byler on Friday, Feb. 15th & Saturday, Feb. 16th after the 7:40pm showing and on Sunday, Feb. 17th after… Keep reading

China Basin Seawall 337 Redevelopment Proposals

In case you didn’t see the rendering of the redevelopment proposal by the San Francisco Giants folks for Parking Lot A (Seawall 337) in today’s San Francisco Chronicle, take a look online. There is an accompanying article as well. Anything would be better than a surface parking lot, in my humble opinion, but they do… Keep reading

Another Opportunity to be in the Harvey Milk Film

When I left my building to go to work this morning, there was a camera crew set up on the corner. I’m happy that folks agree San Francisco is so darn picturesque. On the same tangent, they’re looking for extras for the Harvey Milk film one more time … Because Monday and Friday nights turned… Keep reading

Valentine's Day Pillow Fight at Justin Herman Plaza

From the often entertaining www.laughingsquid.com web site: Pillow Fight (formerly known as Valentine’s) Day is here again!!! Where: Justin Herman Plaza (Market & Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA. When: February 14th, when the Ferry Building clock strikes 6pm. What: PILLOW FIGHT!!! How: 1) Tell everyone you know about Pillow Fight! 2) Tell EVERYONE YOU KNOW about… Keep reading

Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting – Tuesday, March 11th

The next meeting of the RHNA is tentatively set for Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Please send your contact information to info@rinconhillneighbors.org to be sure to get the latest updates and meeting notices about your neighborhood association. Keep reading

Bay Bridge Base Beautification (B4) Meeting at Watermark

Please visit the project web site at http://web.mac.com/p.josh.wolf/b4project/ for the latest meeting information. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 19th at 7:30 pm (updated meeting time) in the lobby of the Watermark condominium complex (Bryant and Beale streets) Keep reading

Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting Notes

Photo taken by Jamie Whitaker I was excited to attend the Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting this evening. I’m not going to spill the beans entirely because I want to give you some incentive to come to our next meeting on Monday, March 10th. We had neighbors from Portside, Baycrest Towers, Watermark, 81 Lansing, The… Keep reading

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