Castro Courier

California State Senator Mark Leno presents library personnel with a declaration from the state at a renovation preview for businesses at the Harvey Milk/Eureka Valley Library on Oct. 8. The library officially opened to the public on Oct. 24. (photo: Bill Sywak)

San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra: Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Achille Bocus conducts works of Haydn, Mozart and Schumann. $15 adults, $10 Seniors/Students/Arts card. Community Music Center. 544 Capp St.

Al Pacino Mini-Retrospective: Nov. 11-13. For films, admission prices and more go to Castrotheatre.com. Castro Theatre. 429 Castro St.

Healthy Aging Talk: Saturday, Nov. 14, 3p.m. Carl Hangee-Bauer, ND, LAC from San Francisco Natural Medicine will speak to members of the American Association of University Women. Non-members welcome. Email reservations to mamalaudate@yahoo.com or call Andrea (mama L) Laudate at 415-864-6789. 1615 20th St.

"Golden: A Tribute to Rue McClanahan": Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. The gala event begins at 6 p.m. with a meet & greet reception with the Golden Girls star, followed by the main event starting at 8:15 p.m. Castro Theatre. 429 Castro St.

San Francisco Amateur Astronomers’ Lecture Series: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Filmmaker Paul Devlin follows the story of his brother, Mark Devlin PhD, as he leads a tenacious team of scientists hoping to figure out how all the galaxies formed by launching a revolutionary new telescope under a NASA high-altitude balloon. Open to all ages but geared toward adults. Admission is free, with donations encouraged. Randall Museum Theater. 199 Museum Way.

Birding the Hill: Friday, Nov. 20, 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 five and up are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Meet at the Randall Museum. 199 Museum Way.

On-going:

The Randall Museum’s “Wild in the City:” Extended through Nov. 28. Learn about the various wild animals that live right among us in the heart of the city. Learn about this wealth of wildlife through interactive exhibits and even a few live creatures hidden throughout. Admission is free. Randall Museum Theatre. 199 Museum Way.

Volunteer opportunities for ages 55+: RSVP of San Francisco and Alameda Counties matches adults older than 55 with meaningful volunteer opportunities. Services include information about more than 100 non-profit partners, as well as follow-up once on the job. Contact Barbara Marre at (415) 474-7787 or bmarre@ncphs.org to find out more.

LGBT Diabetes Support Group: The first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. A safe space for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender diabetics and those in their lives to find support and information about living with diabetes in the LGBT community. 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.

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association Bi-monthly Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, 6:30-8 p.m. Quarterly Duboce Park community meeting. Harvey Milk Recreation Center, lower level. 50 Scott 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). No registration required. This month, licensed clinical social worker Karen Weissmann will do a presentation on "Stress Management". 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.

Drop-in Art Classes for Adults: Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m. 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, caregiving 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.

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. 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.-1 p.m. Contact Lisa Bastick at lbastick@yahoo.com or call 921-3109.
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	San Francisco, California November 2009