The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency s (SFMTA) Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP) is a

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1 Planting with 37th Avenue Neighbors Debbie & Cathy March 2014 Front Yard Ambassadors Program Planting Day Recap Our office, along with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) and community members, implemented the pilot round of our City s first Front Yard Ambassadors Program on Saturday, February 22. Program participants met at Sunset Reservoir to celebrate with a pot-luck before the planting. Participating Sunset District blocks include: the 1400 block of 37 th Avenue, the 2000 block of 47 th Avenue and the 1700 block of Ortega Street. Our office would like to thank the SFPUC and FUF for their strong partnership in this program. For each square foot of concrete converted to landscaping in the Sunset District, an average of about 12 gallons of stormwater runoff can be removed from the sewer system per year. When taken in conjunction with the other projects the SFPUC has underway, such as the Sunset Boulevard Greenway Project, the amount of stormwater diverted from our combined sewer system is significant FUF was instrumental in guiding residents through the permitting and landscaping process, and FUF staff applied the expertise from their robust street tree planting program. Additionally, we would like to thank the Surfrider Foundation for providing volunteers, and Sloat Garden Center for providing a starter kit for participants and ongoing support out of their store at 2700 Sloat Boulevard. If you are interested in the Front Yard Ambassadors Program, applications for our next round are open now through the end of March. Removing concrete and adding landscaping to your yard provides many benefits to our community. While beautifying the neighborhood, these yards also create permeable surfaces that take pressure off of our combined sewer system. In order to qualify for this program: You must be a resident of District 4; Have approval from the homeowner if you are a tenant; Find at least four other houses on your block to participate in the program with you (total of five houses); Must agree to maintain the landscaping for as long as you reside at the residence; and The project must include the elimination of concrete from your front yard (solely re-planting existing lawns or planter beds is not allowed) If you are interested, please fill out an application on our website before March 31, Please call our office with any questions at (415) or ashley.summers@sfgov.org or to request a hard copy of the application be mailed to your address. Follow SupervisorTang on Twitter SUPERVISOR KATY TANG District 4 Sunset Parkside City Hall, Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA (415) katy.tang@sfgov.org Message from the Supervisor You can find information about the program and application materials on our website at: Subscribe/Unsubscribe: ashley.summers@sfgov.org Planting with SFPUC General Manager Harlan Kelly, Jr. Like Katy Tang s Facebook Page

2 SFMTA Transit Effectiveness Project Proposed Changes to the 28L & L-Taraval Lines The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency s (SFMTA) Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP) is a comprehensive overhaul of San Francisco s transit network with changes proposed to modernize Muni and make it more efficient, reliable, safe and comfortable. Meeting Recap: Changes to 28L Line March 4 th Meeting: Changes to the L-Taraval Line The TEP proposes to reduce by 20% the travel time for the L-Taraval using a combination of stop consolidations and changes to the traffic pattern along Taraval Street. There are also pedestrian amenities proposed such as boarding islands and bulb outs; as well as wheelchair ramps to increase accessibility. Join the meeting on March 4 th at Congregation B nai Emunah located at 3595 Taraval Street and 46th Avenue at 6:30pm to discuss these proposed changes and provide your input. Recently, the SFMTA met with community members about the TEP and changes to the 28L line that runs along 19 th Avenue. While changes are proposed to lines throughout the Sunset District, the meeting held on February 19 th discussed specifically potential changes to the 28L. An opportunity to discuss changes to the regular 28 line will be held before summer. Currently, along 19 th Avenue, there are seven existing 28L stops including: Lincoln, Judah, Quintara, Taraval, Sloat, Winston and Holloway. The TEP proposes to remove stops at Lincoln, Quintara and Sloat. Implementation of these changes will occur between the summer of 2014 and Other Opportunities for Public Input On May 14 th, there will be a public hearing at the SFMTA Board of Directors meeting where they will take comments on the proposed changes. The SFMTA Board may take action on these proposed changes at their May 28 th Board meeting. For more information on the TEP, please visit projects/tep-transit-effectiveness-project or contact Sean Kennedy, Manager of the TEP at sean.kennedy@sfmta. com. To contact the SFMTA Board about the upcoming public meetings, MTABoard@sfmta.com. We encourage everyone to submit their comments about any of the proposed changes to Muni lines throughout the City through Land Use Opportunities Workshop: March 5 Recently, our office partnered with the San Francisco Planning Department to conduct a soft site analysis of District 4 to see where there are opportunities for enhancement. There is much potential here in our own district, especially along our transit corridors, and much can be achieved without changing any of the existing zoning controls in our Sunset District neighborhoods. As Sunset residents, we have an opportunity to tackle our City s housing challenge with focused attention and smart long-term planning. You have the opportunity to share with us your thoughts about where and how we enhance our district. Please join our office, along with the San Francisco Planning Department, for a Community Discussion on Land Use Opportunities in the Sunset District: March 5 (Wednesday) at 6:30pm at the Sunset Recreation Center 2001 Lawton Street and 28 th Avenue.

3 Pedestrian Safety: Yorba and Sunset Boulevard Intersection Update T he death of District 4 resident Isaak Berenson and the injury of a 15-year old boy at the crosswalk at Sunset Boulevard near Yorba Street within a few weeks time serve as reminders of the need for caution and vigilance when driving and walking along our city streets. This intersection in particular has been known to be dangerous to pedestrians, and our office has worked to improve the visibility and safety n the area. Despite the pedestrian warning lights at the intersection, our office recognized the need for additional measures. We advocated for the installation of a traffic signal in the area, which was to be installed at the end of With the occurrence of the two recent accidents, however, the time line has been accelerated and safety measures will be implemented by the end of Our office will continue to make pedestrian safety a priority in the area and will keep the community informed as progress is made to make this area safe for everyone. N-Judah Turnaround Open House & La Playa Park Depot Design Workshop Do you live near or often visit the Judah and La Playa corner and wonder about the potential opportunities the space can bring? Whether it includes planters, a farmers market, sidewalk art, or any number of beautification ideas, share your thoughts with the N-Judah Turnaround Beautification Project at its next La Playa Park Depot Design Workshop on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 am 12:00 pm at the corner of La Playa and Judah. Participants will be able to select, discuss and choose image concepts to beautify the depot. For more information, visit Façade Improvement Fee Waivers for Small Businesses In preparation for Small Business Month in May, Supervisor Tang introduced legislation to the Board of Supervisors to provide assistance to small businesses seeking to replace their store awnings and install pedestrian level lighting. Under the legislation, awning replacement and pedestrian level lighting installation permit fees for small businesses would be waived during Small Business Month in May It is our hope that this incentive will provide small businesses with the opportunity to contribute to vibrant merchant corridors throughout the city. Although the fee waivers would be granted in May, we encourage small businesses to start planning for the improvements now. For more information on how to apply for an awning replacement permit, please contact the Department of Building Inspection at (415) or visit For more information on the legislation, please contact our office at (415)

4 19 th Avenue Median Improvement Project Phase II Nineteenth Avenue is one of San Francisco s major transportation corridors. As State Route 1, it is part of the state highway system linking San Francisco with San Mateo County to the south and Marin County to the North. The 19 th Avenue Median Improvement Project implemented a recommended element of the 19 th Avenue Park Presidio Neighborhood Transportation Plan. The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) has developed and is working to implement the Plan in conjunction with partner agencies, including San Francisco Department of Public Works (SFDPW) and the community. This complex corridor, serving both as California State Route 1 and as a local urban arterial with multiple types of adjoining land uses, must accommodate bus transit, auto traffic, and non-motorized travel. The median improvement project is a result of collaborative community planning process of the SFCTA Plan. The recommendations are aimed at improving pedestrian crossing conditions, sidewalk conditions, and bus and traffic operations. The five-foot wide median was paved in concrete for its entire length between intersections, and still currently there are few street trees in the sidewalk areas. Phase I of the 19th Avenue Median Improvements Project, completed in December of 2012, has aimed to change that by providing a fourfoot wide planted area in the center median, stretching 15 blocks from Lincoln Way to Wawona Street. Building upon the Phase I installation of the 19th Avenue Median Improvement Project, Phase II of the project will extend the planting from Wawona Street to Eucalyptus Street. With no changes to the existing curb, the project will remove existing concrete paving within the 5 median, full length as possible, amend soil and plant drought tolerant plants meeting Caltrans Design Manual guidelines. SFDPW is currently in the design process for Phase II, and is planning for construction to begin in late summer DBI/PIC Workshop Recap On February15 th our office hosted a workshop with representatives from the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and Planning Department. Department staff gave presentations about their departments, what their structures are, and what types of permits and projects they approve. They also provided information about neighborhood zoning, complaints, appeals, as well as additional property or parcel information by accessing the property information map. People in attendance 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. We hope to provide this opportunity again in the future. For more information about the Planning Department, visit and for more information about the Department of Building Inspection, visit

5 Free Spay/Neuter Event: March 8 th Join our office along with San Francisco Animal Care and Control for free spay/neuter events on the second Saturday of each month starting March 8 th. The mobile clinic, staffed by a licensed veterinarian from the Peninsula Humane Society, will be located in the parking lot at Sunset Elementary School at st Avenue and Ortega Street. To reward responsible pet owners who recognize the challenge of pet overpopulation and the burden on already crowded shelters, San Francisco Animal Care and Control is offering $25 cash for each animal spayed/neutered while funds last. If you are interested in having your dog or cat spayed or neutered, pets will be accepted from 8:00am - 9:00am on a first come first served basis. Space is limited and the Peninsula Humane Society vet will determine which animals are eligible. Owners pick up their pet the same afternoon. Only cats or dogs can be fixed and must be under 8 years old. Dogs cannot be over 80 pounds. Pets must fast from midnight on the night before surgery and be current on vaccinations. Pets may drink water after midnight. If you cannot make the event on March 8th, the free spay/neuter events will repeat through August. Save the date for April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, July 12th and August 9th. For questions, call the Peninsula Humane Society at (650) x387 Merchant Spotlight: Swell Bicycles big welcome to our newest A business to the Sunset District neighborhood - Swell Bicycles! This recently opened bike shop on Irving and 41st Avenue is run by Uri Friedman and Will Rose. Uri has 15 years of extensive experience helping people with their bicycles. As an active member of the San Francisco Bay Area cyclecross, mountain, track, and road racing communities, Uri brings his vast knowledge to Swell and the Outer Sunset community. Will hopes to bring the joy and glow of riding to everyone and has spent the past five years focusing on racing his bike and striving to continue to unlock his full potential. Swell Bicycles provides a wide range of services from bicycle rentals, custom wheel and bike builds, basic repair services for individuals, and corporate events where a mechanic will come to your office to tune up your bikes. They offer the great convenience of being able to rent your bike online as well as schedule appointments. Feel free to check out their website and set up an appointment at Join Swell Bicycles for their grand opening celebration from 12:00pm 6:00pm on Saturday March 1, 2014 at their new store. Win a bicycle or many of the other raffles and prizes while you enjoy craft beer, food and good company. 100% of the proceeds go to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Swell Bicycles 4002 Irving Street and 41 st Avenue San Francisco, CA (415)

6 Recap on Valentine s Day Doggie Diner Event Recently, you may have noticed our beloved Doggie Diner Head received a new leash on life! Thanks to our Department of Public Works (DPW), the only San Francisco Landmark in the Sunset District received a much needed touch up and is back on his perch high above the Sunset. On Valentine s Day, Supervisor Tang joined the community to celebrate the Doggie Diner Head along with Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Norman Yee. Also in attendance was Mr. Pong s 5 th grade class from Ulloa Elementary School and John Law, owner of three other Doggie Diner heads Manny, Moe and Jack, who were there to celebrate as well. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun event and especially to Java Beach Café for providing hot dogs and lemonade for everyone who attended! Airbnb Volunteers Clear Iceplant along the Great Highway On Saturday February 8 th, our office, along with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, welcomed volunteers from Airbnb to the Great Highway for some much needed cleanup work. The pedestrian pathway has been overgrown with iceplant and in turn causing more user conflicts due to the decrease in width. Airbnb brought over 20 staff, hosts and members out to the Great Highway on a rainy Saturday to remove the overgrown iceplant. This is an effort our office will continue to partner with Rec & Park to ensure the entire pathway is clear and accessible to all users. Thank you to Rec & Park for helping us organize the cleanup and to Airbnb for volunteering to help our neighborhood! Playmates Cooperative Nursery School Annual Auction March 22, pm - 10pm St. Anne's of the Sunset 850 Judah Funston Street Join Playmates for an evening at their annual auction, which will be held at St. Anne's located at 850 Judah Street.. This year, they are celebrating Las Vegas style -- with a rat-pack style buffet; beer, wine, and cocktails; live music; game tables; and hundreds of exciting auction items. Members of the SF Academy Orchestra and the Jazz Mafia Symphony will be performing! Tickets are $12.50 per person (includes dinner, dessert, music, and entertainment). Unlimited beverages and spirits for an additional $20. Onsite childcare is available. Please RSVP on their web site by March 15 th. For more information, call (415) , info@playmatespreschool.org or visit annual-auction-2014/.

7 March s Adoptable Animals from ACC San Francisco Animal Care & Control th Harrison Street (415) The San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control is San Francisco s only open door animal shelter that accepts any animal, in any condition, of any temperament. SF ACC is responsible for the City s 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 disaster 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. Sally (A350516) Sally is a sweet and gentle 6 month old Chiweenie pup! She needs a family who will socialize her to new people, places and things. Take Sally home and you re guaranteed some cuddles and kisses! Abby (A144054) This 12 year old girl is a lovely senior purr machine. Abby s owner passed away, but she was originally adopted by them from the shelter in Abby would love another chance at love and to spend her golden years with you! Barley (A34990) This little old man mouse looks sophisticated and refine but he is always playful and curious! Come meet Barley and give him a great home for his golden years! Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation Applications Open Now Do you know a student currently studying in a culinary or hospitality program who could use financial assistance? If so, encourage them to apply for the Golden Gate Restaurant Association annual scholarship. The Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation (GGRASF) is a 501(c)(3) and has provided scholarships annually since its inception in 1968 to students dedicated to careers in the culinary and hospitality fields. The foundation also contacts all Bay Area high schools, community colleges, colleges and universities with culinary/hospitality programs to promote the opportunity to their students. The application is available to and is also available in an online version. Deadline for receipt of the completed application is April 30. For more information about the Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation, contact Donnalyn Murphy at donnalyn@ggra.org or call (415) ext 2. Civil Grand Jury Recruitment T he San Francisco Superior Court is recruiting members for the Civil Grand Jury the watchdog of the City and County of San Francisco. The Civil Grand Jury is comprised of volunteers charged with investigating the operations of City government for a 1-year term of service. The jury meets once per week with members of investigative committees meeting as needed. Members receive a $15 per diem for each meeting attended. The application period closes on April 30, To find out more and to access the application, visit

8 Cloud Computing Academy Launches to Help San Franciscans Improve Career Skills & Experience Scholarship Applications Open Through March 15 th San Francisco s Cloud Computing Academy will be accepting applications for its inaugural class through March 15 th. The non-profit Tekmeca will provide students with a full scholarship in support of a unique learning-training-mentorship program designed to offer junior-level cloud-computing programming skills and general cloud-computing industry familiarity. Tekmeca serves as a technology developer with scholarships funded by San Francisco s Office of Economic an Workforce Development as part of the TechSF initiative. The program is available to San Francisco residents who are over 18, unemployed, low-income, under-employed, changing careers, or otherwise not able to access job skills renewal. Applications are available online at Awardees will be notified by March 22 nd. Upcoming Events March 1 Saturday 12:00pm 6:00pm Swell Bicycles Grand Opening Party Swell Bicycles began in 2013 with the goal of creating a community around bicycles. Swell Bicycles specializes in bike rentals, fast and affordable repair services, carefully curated parts and accessories, custom bike and wheel builds and more. Join Uri and Will, owners of Swell Bicycles, for their Grand Opening Party with raffles, prizes, craft beer and food! 100% of the proceeds go to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Swell Bicycles 4002 Irving Street and 41 st Avenue Visit March 4 Tuesday 6:00pm 8:00pm SFMTA Transit Effectiveness Project Service Changes to L-Taraval Outreach Meeting The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency s Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP) is an on-going program that aims to improve service reliability, reduce travel time on transit, and improve customer experiences and service efficiency. This meeting will be an open house and include a presentation by SFMTA that details each of the proposed service changes on the L-Taraval. Congregation B Nai Emunah 3595 Taraval Street and 46 th Avenue For more information visit: March 5 Wednesday 6:30pm Land Use Opportunities in the Sunset District As Sunset residents, we have an opportunity to tackle our City s housing challenge with focused attention and smart long-term planning. Come join us and share your thoughts about where and how we enhance our district. Sunset Recreation Center 2201 Lawton Street and 28 th Avenue Call (415) or ashley.summers@sfgov.org

9 Upcoming Events March 5 Wednesday 7:00pm 8:00pm San Francisco Civil Grand Jury Presentation Learn about the purpose of the grand jury, who the people are that serve on the grand jury, and how the grand jury works. Parkside Library 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue For more information visit March 6 Thursday 7:00pm People 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 th Avenue For more information: March 7 Friday 5:00pm Taraval & 32 nd Avenue Project and Mural Unveiling Join our office, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the community for an unveiling of improvements to this intersection including new paint, signs and a mural for Art s TV and a new facelift for the façade and neon sign at Gene s Liquors. Gather at 5pm for the unveiling with a reception to follow at Art s TV. the Mural Taraval Street and 32 nd Avenue on the southeast corner Art s TV 2149 Taraval Street and 32 nd Avenue Call ( or ashley.summers@sfgov.org March 8 Saturday 8:00am Free Spay/Neuter for Cats and Dogs in the Sunset Join San Francisco Animal Care & Control and the Peninsula Humane Society and have your cat or dog fixed for FREE! Cats and dogs will be accepted first come first serve from 8:00 9:00am. Surgery will be performed by a licensed vet inside of the surgery vehicle. One pet per family, no dogs over 80lbs, and no pets over 8 years old. Pets must fast from midnight on the night before surgery and be current on vaccinations. Pets may drink water after midnight. This event will be ongoing at this location and will be held on 3/8, 4/12, 5/10, 6/14, 7/12 and 8/9. Sunset Elementary School Parking Lot st Avenue and Ortega Street Call Peninsula Humane Society for more info: (650) x387 March 8 Saturday 10:00am 2:00pm San Francisco Summer Resource Fair for Children, Youth and Families The Summer Resource Fair is a free, family-oriented event that showcases the multitude of summer camps and other programs for young people in and around San Francisco. The fair will feature over 150 exhibitors with offerings for every age group, from toddlers to tweens to teenagers. Balboa High School 1000 Cayuga Avenue and Onondaga Avenue Visit: www. dcyf.org/index.aspx?page=22&recordid=374&returnurl=%2findex.aspx March 8 Saturday 11:00am Boat Playground Restroom Project - Community Meeting #2 Review the proposal by the community to apply for the funding to add a restroom to the Boat Playground at 45 th Avenue & Lincoln Way. Boat Playground Lincoln Way at 45 th Avenue Visit Info@BoatPlayground.com

10 Upcoming Events March 8 Saturday 11:00am 12:30pm SFMTA Budget Town Hall Meeting The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will host a series of town meetings to discuss its upcoming two-year budget. The meeting will provide residents an opportunity to hear with is being proposed in the two-year budget and to meet directly with SFMTA staff to discuss specific programs and projects. Additional public input will be heard at SFMTA Board of Directors meetings through April. For meeting times visit San Francisco Public Library Koret Auditorium 100 Larkin Street and Grove Street Those who would like to comment and cannot attend should sfmtabudget@sfmta.com. March 11 Tuesday 6:30pm 8:30pm DIY Fingerless Gloves Keep your hands toasty warm with your very own pair of stylish handmade gloves. In this workshop GoGo Craft will teach you how to take a shrunken sweater and make it into a pair of cozy fingerless gloves. Not too handy with a sewing machine? Not to worry! You'll just need a needle and thread. Shrunken sweaters provided. Ages 12 and up. Space is limited. To register, please contact (415) or psimgr@sfpl.org. Parkside Library 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue For more information visit March 12 Wednesday 5:30pm Outer Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA) The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its membership, promotes the advancement of the Irving 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. Hard Wear Store 2401 Irving Street and 25 th Avenue For more information: March 15 Saturday 11:30am 163 rd Annual St. Patrick s Day Parade This year s theme is a tribute to the Irish workers of America. Join Grand Marshals Dan and Margaret McAuliffe to celebrate this great tradition in the streets of San Francisco. Enjoy food and festivities in the Civic Center Plaza after the parade. Begins 2 nd Street and Market Street Ends Civic Center Plaza For more information: March 16 Sunday 11:00am 4:00pm St. Patrick s Day Block Party Hosted by the United Irish Cultural Center, Java Beach Café and United Irish Societies, come out for some FREE family fun. There will be Irish bands, face painting, jumpy castles, food and more! 45 th Avenue between Sloat Boulevard and Wawona Street March 16 Sunday 5:00pm Boat Playground Restroom Project - Community Meeting #3 Review the proposal by the community to apply for the funding to add a restroom to the Boat Playground at 45 th Avenue & Lincoln Way. Boat Playground Lincoln Way at 45 th Avenue Visit Info@BoatPlayground.com

11 Upcoming Events March 17 Monday 6:00pm SPEAK (Sunset-Parkside Education and Action Committee) Monthly Meeting Educating and informing residents about matters of mutual concern to the community, and, taking community concerns to elected officials and public agencies to work together to improve the quality of life in the community. Grace Lutheran Church 3201 Ulloa Street and 33 rd Avenue Contact: March 18 Tuesday 6:30pm 7:30pm Understanding Dementia Join Mary Hulme, a clinical social worker specializing in dementia, to learn about risk factors, symptoms, management strategies and the latest research on reducing the risks of getting dementia. Parkside Library 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue For more information visit March 18 Tuesday 7:00pm Taraval Police Station Community Meeting Come listen to the Captain s update and hear public safety news from around the community. To sign up for Taraval Station s newsletter, SFPDTaravalStation@sfgov.org. Taraval Police Station th Avenue and Taraval Street For more information: March 21 Friday 7:00pm 10 th Annual Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Film Festival Short films, live dance performances, and lots of snacks--who can pass that up? Join SNBC for their 10 th year of this great community event. View last year s winner at watch?v=9qafgnsnwuw. Ulloa School Auditorium nd Avenue For more information call: (415) March 22 Saturday 10:00am N-Judah Turnaround Open House & La Playa Park Depot Design Do you live near or often visit the Judah and La Playa corner and wonder about the potential opportunities the space can bring? Whether it includes planters, a farmers market, sidewalk art, or any number of beautification ideas, share your thoughts with the N-Judah Turnaround Beautification Project at the next La Playa Park Depot Design Workshop. For more information visit March 22 Saturday 6:00pm Playmates Cooperative Nursery School Annual Auction Enjoy an evening out celebrating Las Vegas style -- with a rat-pack style buffet; beer, wine, and cocktails; live music; game tables; and hundreds of exciting auction items. Members of the members of the SF Academy Orchestra and the Jazz Mafia Symphony will be performing! Tickets are $12.50 per person. Onsite childcare is available. St. Anne s of the Sunset 850 Judah Street and Funston Avenue For more information call (415) RSVP by March 15 th at March 29 Saturday 6:30pm 7:30pm Magical Moonshine Theatre s The Puppet Man In this selection of skits and bits selected from years of performing in the "strolling puppet stage," audiences, puppeteer, and puppets respond to each other to create the play together in this uniquely exciting theatrical experience: The Puppet Show! Recommended for children ages 4 and up. Parkside Library 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue For more information visit

12 A New Leash on Life for the Doggie Diner Head February 2014 OUT AND ABOUT Lunar New Year Celebration at City Hall The Riptide wins Best Neighborhood Bar at the Nitey Awards Pine Lake Park Neighborhood Association Annual Dinner & 75th Anniverrsary DBI & Planning Workshop Front Yard Ambassadors Pilot Round Planting Day Three of the young Front Yard Ambassadors!