January Calendar

Diabetes Support Group: Thursday, Jan. 14, 6-8 p.m. Listen to an expert speaker then participate in a group discussion facilitated by a certified diabetes educator. Open to people with type 1 or 2, pre-diabetes and their family/support. This month, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Rozane Gee will do a presentation on "Supermarket Savvy for the Person with Diabetes." California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). Enter off of Duboce between Castro and Noe streets and into the North Tower. Follow signs to Level B in the Davies auditorium of CPMC. For more information, call (415) 600-2533.

Birding the Hill: Friday, Jan. 15, 8 a.m. Come to Corona Heights Park to learn more about its avian inhabitants. The two-hour walk involves climbing a steep path and several stairs. Ages 5 and up are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Meet at the Randall Museum. 199 Museum Way.

Randall Museum Public Meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Randall Museum Friends is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to the Randall Museum. As part of its agreement with the city of San Francisco, Randall Museum Friends will hold a public meeting to review the past year, announce plans for the coming year, answer questions and get feedback. Randall Museum, Buckley Room, 199 Museum Way. Email nrobinson@randallmuseum.org or call (415) 554-9681 for more information.

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. Bi-monthly general membership meetings held in odd-numbered months. Long-standing group discusses community issues and events. Chase bank, 2112 15th St. Email info@evpa.org for more information.

Aging with Grace – Eating Well & Staying Well on a Budget: Saturday, Jan. 23, 1-3 p.m. Join nutritionist Nishanga Bliss at IEP’s winter wellness nutrition series. Discover tonic foods and herbs that promote vitality, support your sex life and help prevent chronic illness. Learn to make delicious and nutritious food to keep the body healthy, the kidney energy vital, and the spirit happy. Unravel the mysteries of oxidation and glycation. Cost: $20 per workshop (No one will be turned away due to lack of funds). Nishanga Bliss MS, L.Ac is a nutritionist, acupuncturist, and author of “Eat Real Food.” 3450 16th St. Visit iepclinic.com or (415) 252-8711 for more information.

Natural History Lecture Series: Thursday, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. Camilla Fox, founding director of Coyote Project, will speak about her organization dedicated to promoting educated coexistence between people and coyotes. Free. Randall Museum Theater. 199 Museum Way.

Keith Hennessy’s “A Queer 20th Anniversary”: Jan. 15-31. Keith Hennessy’s A Queer 20th Anniversary celebrates the 20th anniversary of Hennessy’s coming out solo performance “Saliva,” with a full season of events including performances, publications, and a queer performance marathon. The performances will be complimented by both teaching and archive projects. “How to Die” will run Jan. 15-17 featuring performances by Keith Hennessy with Jules Beckman & Seth Eisen. “Crotch” West Coast Premiere runs Jan. 29-31. All showtimes are 8 p.m. For more information call (415) 401-9376 or visit circozero.org

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Party: Saturday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m.–noon. Join habitat restoration volunteers to keep the hill at Corona Heights Park healthy for birds, insects, and other native wildlife. Enjoy a spectacular view of the City while removing invasive weeds, maintain trails, and learn about our San Francisco ecosystem. Call (415) 552-3542 or email coronavolunteers@sonic.net to register for the event.

On-going:

Snap/Shot: 99 Years of Looking Fabulous – Exhibition of photographs that were donated to the San Francisco Public Library by LGBT community members. Copied from treasured albums, old storage boxes and digital camera sticks, these photographs depict deeply personal moments with friends and family, as well as larger historical events, such as the Gay Pride Parade, the AIDS epidemic, and gay marriages. Exhibition runs through Feb. 14, 2010, Harvey Milk/Eureka Valley Branch. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th Street near Market).

LGBT Sangha - Weekly Buddhist Meditation Group:  Every Monday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. All are welcome for a half-hour of silent meditation (with instruction if requested), followed by a Dharma talk given by a guest speaker. LGBT Center, 1800 Market St., Room 300.

Toddler Tales: Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. For 18-36 month-old babies. Eureka Valley Branch Library, 16th and Pond streets.

LGBT Diabetes Support Group: The first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. All LGBT people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and their friends, partners, spouses and roommates are welcome to attend. For more information call 415-746-6735 or visit diabetesandgay.org. Diabetes And Gay - DANG Foundation. 161 Beaver St.

Drop-in Meditation Classes: Tuesdays, 7-8:45 p.m. Buddhist teacher Tessa Logan leads LGBT-friendly drop-in meditation classes. Everyone is welcome. $10 requested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. See meditationinnortherncalifornia.org or call (415) 503-1187 for more info. Kadampa Buddhist Temple. 3324 17th St.

Baby Rhymes and Playtime: Every Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Intended for babies up to 18 months old. Eureka Valley Branch Library, 16th and Pond streets.

Preschool Storytime and Playtime: Every Wednesday, 3:30-4 p.m. For ages 3-5. Eureka Valley Branch Library.

Drop-in Art Classes for Adults: Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m. (no classes Dec. 24 & 31). Dec. 3: Colored Pencil Mandalas; Dec. 10: Leather Medicine Handbags; Dec. 17: Handmade Paper. Must be 18 or over. $20 includes the price of materials. Randall Museum Theater. 199 Museum Way.

Buena Vista Park Gardening: First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. For more information, contact Richard Magary at BVNA@ix.netcom.com.

Drop-In Family Ceramics Workshop: Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. $5 per person. Randall Museum. 199 Museum Way.

Drop-In, Hands-On Art and Science Workshops: Saturdays. On-going workshops are available anytime from 1-4 p.m. $4 per child and $6 per parent-child combo. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

Golden Gate Model Railroad Exhibit: Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

Animal Feeding: Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

Caregivers’ Café: Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m. If you provide emotional, practical or spiritual care for a loved one, you may need support yourself. No matter what your specific situation, care giving can be a lonely and demanding role. Meet with other caregivers in a group led by a social worker. RSVP by calling (415) 923-3155. 2100 Webster St., Suite 119, Board Room. For other classes offered by the Community Health Resource Center, visit cpmc.org/chrc.

Park Police Station Community Forum: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Park Station Community Room. 1899 Waller St.

Panhandle Gardening: Second Saturday of each month, 9-12 a.m. Panhandle Residents Association. E-mail home@prosf.org or call (415) 346-1448. Stanyan and Fell.

Friends of Duboce Park Volunteer Days: Second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. Duboce Park. 50 Scott St.

Alamo Square Gardening: Third Saturday of each month. 10 a.m.-1p.m. Contact Lisa Bastick at lbastick@yahoo.com or call 921-3109.

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