Calendar of Events

Friends of Duboce Park Volunteer Work Day: Saturday, Sept. 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.

Kaleidoscopes: Saturday, Sept. 8, 1 – 4 p.m. Drop-in art and science workshop: Build and decorate a colorful kaleidoscope to take home. Fee $3 per child/ $5 per parent-child combo. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way.

McKinley Garden Clean-up: Sunday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help remove existing, non-native plants at McKinley School. Meet at the school at 14th and Castro streets.

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association Bi-monthly Meeting: Monday, Sept. 10, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Meeting will be held at the California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus – North Tower, Level B Auditorium. Enter off Duboce Avenue between Castro and Noe streets. For more information call 267-1821 or visit dtna.org.

The Mosque of Paris: A Forgotten Resistance: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m. A documentary film by Derri Berkani. Dr. Annette Herskovits, who survived the Nazi holocaust as a child in France thanks to a clandestine rescue network, will present the film, tell her own story, and speak about the vital role played by Muslims from France’s colonies in the struggle against the Nazis. In French with English subtitles. Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, 1 José Sarria Court.

Dolores Park Movie: Thursday, Sept. 13, dusk. The movie title is to be announced. Check doloresparkmovie.org for updates. Dolores Park, 20th and Dolores Street.

MUMC Sidewalk Sale: Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Merchants along Castro, Market, Church and 18th streets will be selling their wares outside. Organized by the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC).

Transgender Support Group: Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Are you or your partner a transgender parent? Or thinking about becoming a parent? The Transgender Parent Support Group is an opportunity to connect with your peers and get mutual support. Drop-ins are welcome, but ongoing attendance helps to establish group rapport. SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market St.

Bendable Sculptures: Saturday, Sept. 15, 1 – 4 p.m. Drop-in art and science workshop: Use wires and beads to construct a one-of-a-kind bendable sculpture. Fee $3 per child/ $5 per parent-child combo. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way.

Freewheelers Car Club’s Annual Charity Car Show: Sunday, Sept. 16,
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Freewheelers, a gay classic car club, holds its annual car show benefitting the Positive Resource Center. Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood St. $5. Visit thefreewheelers.net for more information.

David Leavitt: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Author David Leavitt will be reading selections from his new book, “The Indian Clerk,” and taking questions from the audience. Books Inc., 2275 Market St., Visit booksinc.net for more information.

Brian Whitaker: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Author and Guardian (UK) journalist Brian Whitaker will speak about his new book, “Unspeakable Love: Gay and Lesbian Life in the Middle East.” In conjunction with Books Inc., SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market St. Visit booksinc.net for more information.

SF History Association: Tuesday, Sept. 18, doors open at 7 p.m. Meeting begins at 8 p.m. Mission Dolores School Auditorium, 16th at Church streets. $5 admission for non-members. Call 750-9986 or visit sanfranciscohistory.org for more information.

Amateur Astronomers’ Lecture Series: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. Using hard data, Pixar Animation Studios’ senior designer and amateur astronomer Chris Ford will show astronomy visualizations, aspiring to scientific accuracy that will educate and entertain. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way.

EVPA Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the Eureka Valley Promotion Association meeting to discuss what’s going on in the neighborhood and tell our government officials what we want. Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood St.

Birders at Corona Heights Park: Friday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. Explore Corona Heights Park and check out its avian inhabitants. Enjoy early morning views of the city and early fall migrants. The walk lasts about two hours and includes several stairs and a steep path to climb. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way.

Book Discussion Group: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the discussion. Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, 1 José Sarria Court.

Super 60s Stenciling Scene: Saturday, Sept. 29, 1 – 4 p.m. Stencil peace signs, butterflies, flowers and planets at the Randall’s 60s stenciling scene. Fee $3 per child/ $5 per parent-child combo. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way.

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