July-August 2009 Calendar

The Richmond-Ermet AIDS Foundation’s 15th annual star-studded AIDS benefit concert (the 2003 production is pictured above) and gala takes place this summer at Herbst Theatre across from City Hall on Sunday, Aug. 2. Proceeds from the event will benefit four Bay Area AIDS service agencies: Aguilas, AIDS Legal Referral Panel, PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support), and Shanti.
Performing will be Broadway stars Susan Anton, Carole Cook, Joely Fisher, Tyne Daly and John Lloyd Young, and cabaret stars Maureen McVerry, Wesla Whitfield and Shawn Ryan. Other performers include disco diva Jeanie Tracy, “American Idol” star Melinda Doolittle, illusionist Jim Bailey and the musical comedy duo Ben McLain and Paul Peglar. Help XV is produced by the Richmond-Ermet AIDS Foundation, which was founded in 1995 by Barbara Richmond and the late Peggy Ermet in memory of their sons John Richmond and Doug Ermet who both died of AIDS.
For tickets to the concert and/or the pre-show reception, performance and after-show party visit helpisontheway.org or (415) 273-1620. Doors open at 7 p.m. (photo: Bill Sywak)

Dolores Park Movie Night—’Annie Hall’: Thursday, July 9, 8:30 p.m. Woody Allen’s 1977 romantic comedy follows the up and down relationship of two mismatched New York neurotics. Free. Dolores Park.

Castro Community Benefits District (CBD) Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and are wheelchair accessible. Contact Andrea Aiello at execdirector@castrocbd.com for more information or visit www.castrocbd.org. Castro Community Room, above the Bank of America building (501 Castro St.) at 18th and Castro St.

2009 SF Frozen Film Festival: Friday, July 10-Saturday July 11. Ticket information and movie listings at frozenfilmfestival.com. At Roxie Theater.

14th Annual Silent Film Festival: Friday, July 10-Sunday July 12. Ticket information and movie listings at silentfilm.org/event-home.html. All program introductions ASL interpreted. Castro Theatre. 429 Castro St.

Film Night in the Park: Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Show begins at dusk. The S.F. Neighborhood Theater Foundation and S.F. Jewish Film Festival present the 1979 Woody Allen film “Manhattan.” Bring a picnic but no chairs. Free. For more information visit sfneighborhoodtheater.org. Union Square.

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association Bi-monthly Meeting: Monday, July 13, 7:30-9 p.m. Meeting will be held at the California Pacific Medical Center Davies campus – North Tower Bldg., Level B Auditorium. Enter off of Duboce Avenue between Castro and Noe streets. For more information visit dtna.org or call 267-1821.

Coping with Grief and Loss: Wednesday, July 15, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Grief can affect the physical, emotional and spiritual self. This interactive workshop will address the needs of those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one through discussion and the sharing of resources. 2100 Webster St., Suite 106.

The Randall Museum’s ‘Amateur Astronomers’ Lecture Series: Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. Eugene Chang, an Associate Professor of Astronomy and Earth & Planetary Science at the University of California at Berkeley, discusses the “Kuiper Belt” of bodies—more than 1000 icy, rocky objects beyond Neptune— and how these discoveries can help astronomers answer questions about the formation of our own solar system. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

Eureka Valley Promotion Association (EVPA): Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. The EVPA is the neighborhood group for Eureka Valley since 1881. See us on the web at evpa.org. Castro Community Room, above the Bank of America building (501 Castro St.) at 18th and Castro St.

The Randall Museum’s ‘Birding the Hill:’ Friday, July 17, 8 a.m. Explore Corona Heights Park with Audubon experts. Birders will visit several habitats, each of which is enjoyed by different bird species. The east canyon, the south cliffs, the north forest, and the hilltop grasslands will all be explored. The walk lasts about two hours and includes several stairs and a steep path to climb. Ages 5 and up. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

The Randall Museum’s Natural History Lecture Series—The Great Transpacific Migrations - from Albatross to Turtles, from Sharks to Shorebirds: Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Wildlife biologist Peter Pyle discusses recent satellite tag technology discoveries of migrations of marine wildlife across the Pacific. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way. (off Roosevelt above 14th and Castro Street).

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival: Thursday July 23-Monday August 10. More information at fest.sfjff.org.

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Party: Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join habitat restoration volunteers to keep the hill at Corona Heights Park healthy for birds, insects, and other native wildlife. Advance sign-up is required. Call (415) 552-3542 or e-mail coronavolunteers@sonic.net. Meet at the Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

Burn Baby Burn: Saturday, July 25, 9 p.m. Cafe Flore’s on-going raffle drawing concludes with a party to give away a free ticket to Burning Man or a $200 Gift Card at Cafe Flore. The House of Garza will be throwing a benefit party at Flore with live entertainment. Cafe Flore. 2298 Market St.

Film Night in the Park: Saturday, August 1, 8 p.m. Show begins at dusk. The SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation presents the 1986 film “Pretty in Pink.” Bring a picnic but no chairs. Free. For more information go to sfneighborhoodtheater.org. Dolores Park.

The Randall Museum’s ‘Amateur Astronomers’ Lecture Series: Wednesday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. Jack Welch of the Robert Ferguson Observatory in Sonoma gives a presentation on how we measure time and how time measurement is handled in various astronomy and space situations. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

The Randall Museum’s Natural History Lecture Series: Thursday, August 20, 7:30 p.m. Historical ecologist Robin Grossinger illustrates the regional diversity and common themes of historical Bay Area landscapes and the potential restoration strategies they reveal. Free. Randall Museum Theatre.

The Randall Museum’s ‘Birding the Hill:’ Friday, August 21, 8 a.m. Free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

On-going:

Volunteer Opportunities for Ages 55+: RSVP of San Francisco & Alameda Counties matches adults over 55 with meaningful volunteer opportunities. Our services include information about our more than 100 non-profit partners, as well as follow-up once you’re on the job. If you’re 55+, please contact Barbara Marre at (415) 474-7787 or bmarre@ncphs.org to find out more.

The Randall Museum’s ‘Poetry Rocks the Randall: View Point Vistas:’ Thursday evenings. Perfect for teens and adults. The audiences will be invited to partake in dialogue with featured poets and authors. Free. Randall Museum Theater. 199 Museum Way

Buena Vista Park Gardening: First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. Richard Magary 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.

Meet The Animals: Saturdays, 11 a.m. A selection of over 100 animals that can no longer survive in the wild will be available for kids and families to view up close. Free. Randall Museum Theatre.

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.

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

Diabetes Support Group: Second Thursday of each month, 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. California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). Enter off of Duboce Avenue between Castro and Noe streets. Level B in the Davies auditorium of CPMC.

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

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