May 2009 Calendar

52nd SF International Film Festival “Once upon a Time in the West”: Sunday, May 3, 12:30 p.m. The SF premiere of a new restoration of Sergio Leone’s 1968 American/Italian film “Once upon a Time in the West.” For tickets and information go to sffs.org or call 925-866-9559. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.

Employment Seminar: Thursday, May 7, 6-8 p.m. Executive Career Coach Kathy Olberts of Quantum Careers will lead a program of practical steps, ideas and exercises for the unemployed and those concerned about unemployment. Participants will have an opportunity to network with other professionals. Free. Metropolitan Community Church. 150 Eureka St.

52nd SF International Film Festival ““The Lost World” and Dengue Fever’: Tuesday, May 5, 8 p.m. Pop band Dengue Fever will perform an original score to the 1925 silent film adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Lost World.” For tickets and information go to sffs.org. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.

Castro With a Capital “C”: Friday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. Learn more about how the Castro has helped to shape the culture of the city, the state and the world. Eureka Valley Recreation Center. 100 Collingwood St.

Storytime With the Sisters: Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. All ages storytime hosted by the Sisters of the Perpetual Indulgence and the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. 4235 19th St.

Before it Was the Castro: Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m. Explore the history of the neighborhood with memorabilia, photos, slideshows and more. Bring your stories and listen to others’. Eureka Valley Recreation Center. Eureka Valley Recreation Center. 100 Collingwood St.

Castro: Tales of the Village: Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m. Walk the neighborhood with San Francisco City Guides. Meet at Harvey Milk Plaza under the rainbow flag.

Sunday Streets: Sunday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The second of six Sundays in 2009 to open miles of car-free neighborhood streets to people for walking, biking and playing, connecting San Francisco neighborhoods. To sign up to volunteer and for more information about dates and routes, go to: sundaystreetssf.com/volunteer.html.

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association Bi-monthly Meeting: Monday, May 11, 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.

Castro Area Planning and Action (CAPA) meeting: Thursday, May 14, 7:30-9 p.m. Blue Room. Eureka Valley Recreation Center. 100 Collingwood St.

Castro Community Benefits District (CBD) Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Contact Andrea Aiello at execdirector@castrocbd.com for more information or visit castrocbd.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, May 15, 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 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.

Public Meeting on Temporary Public Art Installation for Intersection on Market, Castro and 17th Streets: Sunday, May 17, 3-5 p.m. The SF Arts Commission will hold a public meeting to review the design concept for a temporary public art installation to be implemented in conjunction with the new temporary plaza on 17th Street. This meeting will provide the community with an opportunity to revisit this concept. Eureka Valley Recreation Center. 100 Collingwood St. For additional information, contact Project Manager Jennifer Lovvorn at (415) 252-4637 or Jennifer.Lovvorn@sfgov.org.

Valencia Streetscape Improvements Project Public Art Program Artist Selection Panel Meeting: Monday, May 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The SF Arts Commission will hold round one of the Valencia Streetscape Improvements Project Artist Selection Panel meetings. During the meeting, the Artist Selection Panel will review a pool of applicants and select three semi-finalists. The meeting is open to the public. 25 Van Ness, Suite 70 (lower level).

Eureka Valley Promotion Association (EVPA): Thursday, May 21, 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.

Joan Baez and the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus ‘Tune In, Turn Up, Sing Out’: Thursday May 21, at 8 p.m. The SF Gay Men’s Chorus will have a totally new look under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Timothy Seelig at this lookback at the sixties. One night only. Tickets start at $15 ($10 for “unwaged”) and are available from the Community Box Office at (415) 865-ARTS (2787), online at sfgmc.org and from the SF Symphony Box Office at (415) 864-6000. Davies Symphony Hall.

On-going:

Volunteer Opportunities for Ages 55+: RSVP of San Francisco & Alameda Counties matches adults over 55 with meaningful volunteer opportunities. 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. Admission is 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.

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.

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