November 2008 Calendar

Palo Alto native James Franco, who plays Scott Smith in the film "Milk," arrives at the red carpet premiere at the Castro Theatre Oct. 28 with a movie star smile.

Community Safety Forum: Thursday, Nov. 6, 7-9 p.m. A forum will be held to discuss crime and public safety in the neighborhood. Panelists will include Captain Stephen Tacchini of the Mission police station, a lieutenant from the Park police station, and representatives of various nonprofit and community safety organizations. Co-sponsors include Castro Community on Patrol, Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association, Castro Community Benefits District and Merchants of Upper Market and Castro. Eureka Valley Community Center, Collingwood and 18th streets (see article pg. 4).

12th International Latino Film Festival: Friday, Nov. 7, The International Latino Film Society kicks off the 12th International Latino Film Festival on with a gala opening night, “Noche Cubana,” at the Castro Theatre. The festival will present screenings in eight Bay Area cities Nov. 7-23. All films include English subtitles. For more information visit LatinoFilmFestival.org.

Randall Museum Outdoor Seating Dedication: Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. Join the Randall Museum (photo above) as it dedicates an innovative, new, outdoor seating area. Pastries, juice, and coffee will be served. Everyone is invited, and admission is free. RSVP by telephone at (415) 554-9681 or by e-mail at tmccollister@randallmuseum.org. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro & 14th).

Friends of Duboce Park Volunteer Work Day: Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. – noon. Meet at the bulletin board near the playground and Muni stop. A Rec and Park gardener supervises the volunteer work and provides all materials, tools, gloves and supplies. E-mail rosegillen@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Bird Sculptures: Saturday, Nov. 8, 1-4 p.m. Recycle everyday objects to make beautiful bird sculptures. $3 per child and $5 per parent/child combo. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro & 14th).

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association Bi-monthly Meeting: Monday, Nov. 10, 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.

San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival (SFISAFF): Nov. 13-16. Opening at Brava Theater Center on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 13 and 14, and moving to the historic Castro Theater on Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 15 and 16, 3rd I promotes diverse images of South Asians through independent film that ranges from art-house classics to documentary films, innovative and experimental visions to next-level Bollywood. For the full festival lineup and tickets, visit www.thirdi.org/festival. You may also call (415) 835-4738 for more information. Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th St. Castro Theater, 429 Castro St.

Torn Paper Collage: Saturday, Nov. 15, 1-4 p.m. Assemble collages with torn people and discover how easy it is to suggest movement in people and animals through this method. $3 per child and $5 per parent/child combo. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro & 14th).

San Francisco Amateur Astronomers’ Lecture Series: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Join Jeff Cuzzi, scientist at NASA Ames Research Center, for a presentation on the major science highlights unveiled so far from the Cassini/Huygens mission to the giant planet Saturn. Learn about its spectacular rings, its small but very diverse icy moons, and its planet-sized moon Titan. Open to all ages but geared toward adults. Admission is free, with donations encouraged. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way. (off Roosevelt, above 14th and Castro Streets).

Eureka Valley Promotion Association (EVPA): Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood St. June is our annual business meeting. The EVPA is the neighborhood group for Eureka Valley since 1881. See us on the web at evpa.org.

Birding the Hill: Friday, Nov. 21, 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. Call ahead at (415) 554-9600 x16 if you need to borrow binoculars. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 5 and up are welcome, and there is no cost. Meet at the Randall Museum. 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro & 14th).

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Party: Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. - noon. Keep Corona Heights Park healthy and beautiful for its native wildlife by joining habitat restoration volunteers. Meet at the Randal Museum at 10 a.m. and call ahead to sign up at (415) 554-9600 x16. There is no cost, and ages 10 and up are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent. 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro & 14th).

Natural History Lecture Series: Thursday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. “Indigenous People of the Bay Area.” The lush local environment made the Bay Area one of the most densely populated places in the state prior to Portola’s “discovery” of San Francisco Bay in 1769. Join guest speaker Jose Rivera, an American Indian scholar and retired State Park Ranger, as he explains how the early inhabitants of the Bay Area, enjoyed and managed their environment for their own benefit. Geared for adults. All ages welcome. Free, but donations encouraged. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro & 14th).

On-Going

Meet The Animals: Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. – noon. Discover the Randall Museum’s own menagerie of rescued animals as they venture out from their cages to greet visitors. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro & 14th).

Drop-In Family Ceramics Workshop: Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. $5 per person. Randall Museum 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro & 14th).

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

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 346-1448. Stanyan and Fell.

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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