March 2010 Calendar

Riding the Rails: Tuesday – Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
A new interactive railroad-themed exhibition exploring how trains have shaped the world we live in. Kids can climb aboard the recently completed scale model of a caboose to discover what it was like to be riding the rails on an old time train. Soon to open is an urban rail exhibit with models of San Francisco landmark buildings where visitors can guide model trains on railroad tracks. Also in the works is a relief of a passenger car with interactive panels about the engineering marvels of the Transcontinental Railway. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro). FREE. (415) 554-9600 or randallmuseum.org for more info.

Management of Hearing Loss: Thursdays in March, 1:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Management of hearing loss and utilizing a hearing aid more effectively improve your communication with others. Learn how to maximize communication through lip reading, stress reduction, creative problem solving and assertiveness. A speech pathologist will instruct participants in a supportive group environment. Six sessions. For more information, call Judi at 415-561-1018. Free. Davies Campus at Castro and Duboce streets., North Tower, Davies Conference Room B-1

28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival: March 11-21 at various venues in San Francisco, including the new Viz Cinemas at 1746 Post Street, SF. The Opening Night film on March 11 at Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, is “Today’s Special”, a romantic comedy co-written by and starring Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show).
For more info, go to http://festival.asianamericanmedia.org

The 159th Annual San Francisco Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival: Saturday, March 13, 11:30 a.m., corner of Market and 2nd. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival celebrates and showcases our Irish community, Irish culture and character in all its forms. Featured groups from throughout the Bay Area’s Irish community including schools, youth organizations, labor unions, cultural groups, as well as the San Francisco Police and Fire Departments in addition to many of our political leaders will march up Market Street. For more information check out sfstpatricksdayparade.com or call the parade hotline at 415-395-3417. To participate as a vendor in the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Festival, please contact Steven Restivo Event Services at 800-310-6563.

Neighborhood Emergency Response Team: Saturday, March 20 and Saturday, March 27, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. NERT is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in San Francisco. CPMC Davies Campus Auditorium, N.Tower at Duboce Ave/Scott Street. To enroll call (415) 970-2024 or go to sf-fire.org for more info.

“Soul Masters” Film and Q&A: Wednesday, March 24, 7 p.m. Intimate portrait of two healers and their breakthrough discovery: “Heal the soul first; then healing of the mind and body will follow.” Q&A and Soul Healing demo with Peggy Werner and Ximena Gavino follow the documentary. Master Sha’s Soul Healing Center, 2269 Market (above Michael Bruno), (415) 971-7373. Visit DrSha.com for more info.

Friends of the SFPL and the Botanical Gardens Plant and Book Sale: Friday, March 26, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held at County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park, the Plant and Book Sale boasts new and used books from both Friends of the SFPL and the Botanical Gardens and plants for Bay Area gardens suitable for any garden and gardening level. The sale is free and open to the public. The County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 9th Ave at Lincoln Way. For more info, contact: SFBGS, Lisa Van Cleef, (415) 412-3230, lisavancleef@sfbotanicalgarden.org or Katie Ambellan at the Friends of the SFPL (415) 626-7512 ext. 123, Katie@friendssfpl.org

Transracial Adoption Workshop Series: Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Our workshop will help you examine race and privilege, giving you vital information about systemic and cultural oppression and how to best encounter the challenges your child, you and your family may face along the way. Call (415) 865-5555 or go to sfcenter.org for more details.

On-going:

Arts Circus at KidSpace: Saturdays 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hands-on arts and crafts activities that develop socialization skills, fine motor and hand-eye coordination and the imagination! For children ages 3-6. Facilitated by KidSpace staff. Contact KidSpace at (415) 865-5639 www.sfcenter.org

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.

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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