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Supervisor Katy TangSunset Parkside

Buoyed by increasing revenue and strong economic times, Mayor Edwin Lee presented a budget on June 1st that provided funds for increased public services addressing issues such as affordability, public safety, livability, the social safety net, and long-term financial sustain-ability. The budget for the City for FY 2015-2016 and FY 2016-2017 is $8.92 and $8.96 billion, respectively.

Following the Mayors budget announcement, the Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Com-mittee held hearings with all city departments. As Vice Chair of the Budget Committee, I have worked to ensure that Sunset District and citywide priorities are adequately funded.

During this budget season, we were able to secure funding for resources that address safety, maintenance and beautification, economic development, and families in the Sunset District. For our youth, the City continues to invest in afterschool and at-risk youth programs in District 4. To keep our district clean and green, our office suc-cessfully advocated for additional funding for maintenance of Sunset Boulevard, continuation of our Front Yard Ambassadors Program, work towards installing a restroom at the Boat Playground at 45th Ave & Lincoln Way, and staffing for the Citys Pavement to Parks program. We are also excited to announce that we secured fund-ing for new public art installations along Great Highway, as an effort to bring more arts resources to our district. The budget will also include funding for new wayfinding signage throughout Lincoln Way for better information on accessing Golden Gate Park. To continue our support for new and existing small businesses in our neighbor-hood, the budget includes funding to the Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) for business attraction and retention efforts. This year, our office launched an effort to develop a district-specific emergency preparedness plan, called Resilient Sunset, and we are pleased to see that the budget also includes funding to support us in this work.

I also worked with my colleagues to invest in citywide priorities that support seniors, immigrant communities, families, public safety and small businesses. For our seniors, the City will continue to fund food security initiatives such as home-delivered grocery programs and congregate lunch meals. Our office also initiated an idea to pilot a shared housing program for seniors in the Sunset District that takes advantage of existing housing stock, and will be working with the Mayors Office of Housing & Community Development (MOHCD) on this effort with the funding we received for this. Immigrant communities will benefit from additional staffing at the Office of Civic En-gagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA), which will result in increased resources for translation and interpreta-tion work so that everyone from all backgrounds can access city services. Finally, our office successfully advocated for additional staffing at the Department of Public Health (DPH) to support anti-human trafficking efforts and in OEWD to facilitate the permitting process for restaurants as part of the Small Business Acceleration Team. The final budget will be voted on at the Board of Supervisors and must be approved by Mayor Lee by August 1st. I want to thank all of the community leaders, organizations and stakeholders for working with us to ensure that residents of the Sunset District and the city will continue to receive the services they need.

Message from the Supervisor

July 2015

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Budget Highlights - FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017

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Neighborhood Job Fair for Youth in the Sunset District

Our office was proud to once again co-host the second annual Neighborhood Job Fair for Youth in the Sunset District. The job fair gives youth who either live or attend school in District 4 the ability to work in a paid internship over the summer with a Sunset District local business.

On June 8th, our office joined community partners, youth and several local busi-nesses at Sunset Recreation Center for the job fair. Youth who applied through the Mayors Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) were given the opportunity to interview with several of the businesses. For many of the par-ticipants, it was the first time that they had been in an interview situation. Our office would like to thank the following businesses for participating in this effort by providing work and learning opportunities for our youth this summer:

Adapt Clothing (2801 Judah St.) Allstate Insurance (2225 Taraval St.) Cal Insurance (2311 Taraval St.) Eagle Pizzeria (1712 Taraval St.) Great Highway Gallery (3649 Lawton St.) Honey Hive Gallery (4117 Judah St.) Irving Pizza (1825 Irving St.) Java Beach Caf (1396 La Playa St.)

Our office looks forward to bringing the Neighborhood Job Fair back to the Sun-set District and continuing to bring opportunities for youth employment at our small businesses. We would like to thank United Way Bay Area, MYEEP, Com-munity Youth Center, and all of the small businesses that make this effort pos-sible.

Housing Bond Measure

All members of the Board of Supervisors, along with Mayor Lee, are co-sponsoring a $310,000,000 affordable housing general obligation bond measure. Residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on this measure this November, pending further action at the Board of Supervisors. The bond, which will not increase property taxes, is designed to support low-income housing projects, public housing, and middle-income housing programs such as the Down Payment Assistance Loan Program and the Teacher Next Door pro-gram. The last time voters successfully passed an affordable housing bond measure was in 1996. The City is making an investment of $2.8 billion over the next 20 years to support affordable housing develop-ment and programs. However, almost all of the investment is lim-ited to serving individuals and families of certain income levels given restrictions placed through Federal grants and subsidies. I agreed to co-sponsor this housing bond measure on the condition that we

make additional investments in San Franciscos middle class. Federal grants and subsidies that flow to San Francisco do not support much of our middle class. I see this bond measure as a great first step in doing so.

3In June, we had a great time learning hatha yoga at Aqua Surf Shops new loca-tion (3847 Judah St & 44th Ave) taught by Sarah Pascual. Dont worry if you missed this event Aqua Surf offers yoga classes on Mondays at 6:30 7:45pm and Wednesdays at 7:15 8:30pm.

We also enjoyed learning how to record video and music with the youth of Sunset Youth Services (SYS). Participants showed their enthusiasm in the workshop by recording video and music with great energy and creativity.

This month, we are going to learn how to screen print t-shirts with San Fran-psycho and about what edibles grow in the Outer Sunset from experts at Sloat Garden Center. Hope you will join us for these upcoming DYD events!

Sunday July 12, 2015 (10:00am 12:00pm)San Franpsycho | 3830 Noriega St. and 45th Ave.Learn How to Screen Print T-Shirts with San Franpsycho and Supervisor TangSan Franpsycho is known for their unique designs and stylish fashions. Learn how they take their ideas from paper to print, and take home a t-shirt of your own! (Limit 15; $10)Register Here: http://goo.gl/GZ4LjC Visit San Franpsycho at www.sanfranpsycho.com

Sunday July 26, 2015 (10:30am 12:00pm)Sloat Garden Center | 2700 Sloat Blvd. and 46th Ave.Join Supervisor Tang for a Lesson on What Edibles Grow in the Outer Sunset from Experts at Sloat Garden CenterDont let the Sunset fog stop you from growing delicious and fresh food. Learn about what edibles grow well in the Sunset, what companion plants to plant alongside your edibles, how to amend the soil, and tips on care and fertilizer. Par-ticipants will receive a 10% discount card good at any Sloat Garden Center. ($10 for non-members of Sloat Rewards Program, $5 for members; Limit 20)Register Here: http://goo.gl/R6bBeC Visit Sloat Garden Center at www.sloatgardens.com

Recap on Neighborhood EventsDiscover Your District Recap and Upcoming Events

Taraval Police Station Volunteer Recognition By: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern

Our office would like to extend our gratitude to dedicated resident volunteers who have worked alongside the Taraval Police Station. On June 16, during the Taraval Sta-tion monthly community meeting, Taraval Station officers honored Mary Mahakian, Dorothy Svihovec, Connie Jouganatos and Spiro Jouganatos for their over 17 years of dedicated service in working closely with the Taraval Station and with residents. Through their work, the monthly Captains meeting is always a packed event with resourceful information provided to neighbors. Awards were presented by the new Taraval Station Captain Denise Flaherty. Thank you for your extended services and great contributions to our community!

4Francis Scott Key Annex Yard - Pavement to Parks Meeting

In March and again in May, nearly 100 Sunset District residents joined our office along with the San Francisco Planning Depart-ment, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and archi-tecture firm, Perkins + Will, to discuss temporary investments to the Francis Scott Key Annex yard, located at 1351 42nd Avenue. The Plan-ning Departments Pavement to Parks program works directly with a community to implement temporary and easily reversible design in-terventions and is a way to test the communitys ideas and vision in the public realm.

During meeting #1, we focused on discussing improvements that can be made to the yard surrounding the building. Participants were in-structed to dream big, and at this meeting, residents, neighborhood groups, and community leaders shared great ideas from retaining the well-used basketball courts to expanding community garden space.

During meeting #2, participants were instructed to create a draft design of the space, using markers, clay, paper and other materials. Groups of six or more created their dream yard. Most of the tables included green space, play areas for children, and gathering space for neighbors.

Planning Department staff and Perkins + Will designers took all of the information from both community meetings and are crafting a draft design to present to the community during the third meeting. The third community meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 29th at 6:30pm at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, located at 1399 43rd Avenue and Judah Street. At this meeting, participants will be able to share their feedback on the draft design.

Following the third meeting, the Planning Department will be working with our office on a timeline for implementing these improvements. In order to care for the space, we are working directly with community members on becoming stewards of the new yard after it is complete. For more information about this project, visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/fsk_school_site.html.

Since the first meeting, SFUSD completed the repainting of the building on site, removing an eyesore from our community and demonstrating their commitment to improving the space for our residents. Our office is very thankful to SFUSD for their dedication to the project.

If you would like to share your ideas for the space, please contact our office at (415) 554-7460, email ashley.summers@sfgov.org, or attend the July 29th meeting.

The San Francisco Department of Child Support Services have been helping families with child support matters for over 30 years. They empower parents to provide economic support for their children by furnishing child support services in the form of location of parents, establishment of paternity and support obligations, and enforcement of support obligations thereby contributing to the well-being of families and children. Their vision is to ensure that all children receive the financial and medical support they need from their parents to be healthy and successful. Walk-in services are available at their main office, located at 617 Mission Street, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, or at one of their satellite locations. For more information about their services and office locations. Please call (415) 356-2754 or visit http://sfgov.org/dcss/.

Department of Child Support Services is Here to Help

5Save the Date: Sunset Community Festival on September 19th

For 20 years, residents of the Sunset District have enjoyed the Sun-set Community Festival, a family tradition on the west side of town. Our office extends a heartfelt thank you to the former Sunset District Neighborhood Coalition (SDNC) and particularly Dawn and Ron Steuckle, Co-Founders of Sunset Youth Services, for hosting this wonderful event for the past two decades.

Our office is excited to announce that we will be carrying on this tra-dition by hosting the 21st year of this festival, and it will be held on Saturday, September 19th at West Sunset Playground from 10am to 4pm. We are honored to help shepherd this event into the next phase, and look forward to bringing this well-loved event back to the Sunset community this fall.

New for this year, the Sunset Community Festival will be partnering with Sunset Mercantile. Sunset Mercantile vendors will pop-up at West Sunset on September 19th for you to come and shop, taste and enjoy many familiar Sunset District merchants, artisans and vendors.

If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring or participating in the Sunset Festival, please visit http://sunsetdistrict.wix.com/sun-setfestival or contact our office at (415) 554-7460.

Save the Date: Autumn Moon Festivalon September 12th

We are excited to announce that the Annual Sunset District Au-tumn Moon Festival is returning this year and will take place on Saturday, September 12th on Irving Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue, from 10am to 3pm. We are hosting the event for the first time, and are looking forward to your support and participation at this event.

Autumn Moon Festival celebrations have been held throughout Asia for well over 1,000 years. This holiday is a time to reflect upon the bounty of the summer harvest, the fullness of the moon, and the myth of the immor-tal moon Goddess, Chang-O, who lives in the moon. The Moon Festival is often considered a Chinese Thanksgiving because of its celebration of gratitude and inclusion of abundant food including the popular moon cake. The Autumn Moon Festival will be a fun, family-friendly event where attendees will have a taste of the cultural diversity of the Sunset District. Please mark your calendar and be sure to participate in this great event!

For more information about the Sunset Autumn Moon Festival, or to vol-unteer or sponsor the event please visit: http://www.sunsetdistrict.wix.com/autumn-moon-festival or call us at (415) 554-7460.

6Over the last year, neighbors living in the central Sunset near Sunset Recre-ation Center have formed the Sunset Neighborhood Watch. The group was galvanized by an increase in car break-ins, theft, and other public safety issues that concerned them. With the help of our office and SF SAFE, they formed an of-ficial neighborhood watch group and are now over 100 members strong. One issue of importance to the group is the care and maintenance of the Sunset Playground and Sunset Recreation Center. They formed a volunteer gardening group, the Friends of Sunset Rec, to assist our Recreation and Park Department staff in their work to maintain this popular destination for community seniors, youth, children and toddlers, and their parents. On June 6th, seven neighbors came out early in the morning to pull weeds and collect trash with the guidance of the SFRPD grounds keeper, Daren Murphy. Vi Huynh, who started Friends of Sunset Rec, had a few words to share: Overall,

the experience was exhausting (for me) but weve left with a real sense of accomplishment that we collectively improved the Sunset Rec Center. I hope you can join us in volunteering in the future. A BIG thank you to Lee Trusty, Jan Trusty, Annie Wong, David Takashima, Dinah Tom, Gladys Kupper, and others for their participation today. I now have a greater apprecia-tion for SF Rec and Parks gardeners for what they do day-to-day. There are four upcoming volunteer dates for those who would like to join. Saturdays on August 1, October 3, November 7, December 5, from 9am 11am. The volunteer events will take place rain or shine. Volunteers can join for as long as they are able. All skill levels welcome. Please bring gloves and gardening tools if available. Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and dress in layers. Light refreshments provided. For more information, contact Vi Huynh at info@sunsetneighborhoodwatch.org or call (415) 531-8062.

Friends of Sunset Rec - Giving the Gift of Time

19th Avenue links San Francisco with San Mateo County to the south and Marin County to the North. This complex corridor, serving both as a state highway and as a local urban arterial with multiple types of adjoining land uses, must accommodate bus transit, auto traffic, and non-motorized travel.

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) has de-veloped and is working to implement the 19th Avenue Park Presidio Neighborhood Transportation Plan in conjunction with partner agen-cies, including San Francisco Public Works and the community. A result of collaborative community planning, the recommendations are aimed at improving pedestrian crossing conditions, sidewalk conditions, and bus

and traffic operations. The 19th Avenue Median Improvement Project comes from a recommended element of the 19th Avenue Park Presidio Neighborhood Transportation Plan.

The five-foot wide median was paved in concrete for its entire length between intersections. Phase I of the 19th Avenue Me-dian Improvements Project, completed in December 2012, created a four foot wide planted area in the center median, stretch-ing 15 blocks from Lincoln Way to Wawona Street.

Building upon the Phase I installation, Phase II of the project will extend the median planting from Wawona Street to Eu-calyptus Drive. Construction for Phase II is scheduled to start on the July 20, 2015. The work will be limited to Monday through Thursday from 9am 3pm and Fridays from 9am 2pm. The construction duration is set at 90 days, but may be completed sooner. For more information, please visit http://sfdpw.org/index.aspx?page=1160.

Phase 2 of the 19th Avenue Planted Median ProjectBy: Jess Lam, District 4 Intern

7The Bay Area Bike Share is the regions bike sharing system intended to provide Bay Area residents and visitors with an additional transportation option 24 hours a day. There are currently 700 bikes and 70 stations located in five cities: San Francisco, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto and San Jose. The program has been extremely successful and will be expanding with an additional 7,000 bikes in San Francisco, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and San Jose. The program will roll out in phases, with installations of new stations sched-uled throughout 2016 and 2017. For a map of the locations of bike share stations, visit: http://suggest.bayareabikeshare.com/page/about.

Bay Area Bike Share Expanding

For more than 40 years, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has been promoting bicycle transportation and advocating for a more bike-friendly city. Their work includes providing tens of thousands of people with free bike safety workshovps each year. The SF Bike Coalition offers a variety of educational courses for persons of any age and level of bike-riding experience, so chances are that there is a class for you. Available classes include Adult Learn to Ride, Traffic Skills 101, Youth and Family Classes, Freedom from Training Wheels and more. Many of these cours-es provide participants with bicycles and helmets, and most importantly, all the classes are FREE! For more information on registering for any of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalitions bike workshops, please visit http://www.sfbike.org/resources/urban-bicycling-workshops/.

SF Bicycle Coalition Offers Free Bike Safety ClassesBy: Cesar Magdaleno, District 4 Intern

Although it is the middle of summer vacation for students, our office is already planning to make back-to-school shopping easier for Sunset District residents. We are once again partnering with local Walgreens stores for our third annual Back-to-School Supply Drive to provide school supplies for District 4 students and teachers.

The Back-to-School Supply Drive will begin Monday, July 20 and will con-tinue through Friday, August 7th. Walgreens customers can donate school supplies at the following locations:

2050 Irving Street (between 21st and 22nd Avenues) 1201 Taraval Street (between 22nd and 23rd Avenues) 3001 Taraval Street (between 40th and 41st Avenues) 1750 Noriega Street (between 24th and 25th Avenues) 2550 Ocean Avenue (between Junipero Serra Boulevard and 19th Avenue)

Look for a donation bin near the entrance, and contribute any of the following recommended items upon checkout:

Pencils (No.2/Lead) Pencil Sharpeners Erasers Ballpoint Pens Binder Paper Folders/Binders Rulers Glue Sticks Water-based MarkersNotebooks Calculators Crayons / Colored PencilsBackpacks Scissors USB Flash Drives

We will provide information on when and where to pick up supplies in our August newsletter. The Supply Drive pick-up date will most likely be Saturday, August 15. For any questions regarding the supply drive, please contact our office at (415) 554-7460 or email Ray.Law@sfgov.org.

Third Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive

8Real Estate Expo

The Chinese Real Estate Association of America (CREAA) will be holding their an-nual Real Estate Expo on Saturday, July 11 from 11am 4pm at St. Anne of the Sunset (850 Judah St.). Participants will learn how to create a path to homeownership and build wealth through real estate. The expo is free and includes housing seminars, consultations and giveaways. For more information, visit www.creaausa.org.

Community Challenge Grant Program Opens Fall CycleBy: Cesar Magdaleno, District 4 Intern

Starting July 7, the San Francisco Community Challenge Grant Program (CCG) will begin accepting applications from community groups and organizations for potential neighborhood beautification projects. The CCG provides funding to various community groups, nonprofit organizations, and businesses throughout the city for the purpose of making physical improvements in their communities. Working in collaboration with the Planning Department and the Office of Community Investment & Infrastructure, the Fall 2015 grant cycle will make available $500,000 for potential grant projects.

The CCG seeks projects that promote community engagement and physical improvement of public spaces. Groups and organizations that are awarded grants for their proposals must also contribute to the project in the form of cash, volunteer labor, materials, supplies and/or services. Applications will be available online starting July 7, 2015 and will close on August 5, 2015. Awards will be announced in October. For more information, please contact Program Manager Lanita Henriquez by phone at (415) 554-4830 or by email at lanita.henriquez@sfgov.org or visit http://sfgsa.org/index.aspx?page=4264.

San Francisco Arts Commission Conducting Artist Displacement Survey

The San Francisco Arts Commission is trying to track the impact of the current afford-ability crisis on artists. If you are an artist facing displacement from your home, studio or both, the Arts Commission needs to hear from you! The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to fill out. Your input will be an enormous help as the Arts Commission ex-plores solutions to ensuring shared prosperity for artists with city and private partners. You may access the online survey by visiting http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eb00f0zoi9ln81xp/start.

Tracking Fireworks and Explosives in the Sunset District

We have been hearing from many residents about the use of fireworks and explosives in the Sunset District. This has been an ongoing issue for many neigh-bors, and we have been working with the Taraval Police Station to address this. Unfortunately, the difficulty is in catching the perpetrators while in the act. Our office has created a document to track the locations and tim-ing of fireworks and explosives in the Sunset District. In doing so, we can identify locations and times that are problematic, which will help the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) deploy appropriate resources. We encourage neighbors to use this document http://sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=18002 and to continue to contact SFPDs non-emergency line at (415) 553-0123.

9Check out the newly opened yogabeach! Bask in a heated eighty-degree studio and partake in Vinyasa Flow Yoga to clear your mind and release your body from the rigors of your day. Located just two blocks from San Franciscos Ocean Beach, yoga-beach combines beach culture with yoga, inspired by the co-owners life-long relation-ship with the ocean, health and fitness.

Husband and wife team Derek and Emerald and their dynamic team of instructors will be your guides through a transformative journey of movement, meditation and self- dis-covery. Yogabeach aims to provide members with a physically challenging experience that provides the opportunity for positive change at every level and to deliver on their promise that practitioners will leave sweaty and smiling!

Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening and on Saturday and Sunday mornings, yogabeach features donation based classes - the first to do so in the Sunset District. Co-owner Derek stipulates that their intent is that cost should not be a barrier to health and well-being. Participants are invited to donate whatever they can afford.

Yogabeach is honored and proud to serve their neighbors and community in the Sunset and looks forward to doing so for years to come. Stop in sometime and namaste for awhile!

yogabeach4501 Irving Street (at 46th Avenue)Hours depend on class scheduleVisit www.yogabeachsf.com for more information

Photo Credit: yogabeach

Merchant Spotlight: yogabeachBy: Everet Tom and Justin Lee, District 4 Interns

Co-owners Derek and EmeraldPhoto Credit: yogabeach

Mayor Edwin Lee announced a new rush hour congestion strategy that will de-ploy parking control officers Monday through Friday during morning rush hour (7am to 9am) and afternoon rush hour (4:30pm to 6:30pm) in order to relieve the congestion faced by drivers and transit riders. The strategy will include focused intervention in these four areas: construction projects, double parking, delivery trucks, and Dont Block the Box (blocking intersections with cars during heavy traffic) enforcement violations.

Construction projects: Lane closures due to construction will be evaluated by the City. Crews will be instructed to avoid obstructing the right-of-way during rush hours, except when necessary for public safety. Double parking: The City will ramp up enforcement during rush hour, focusing on key transit corridors. Delivery trucks: The City will focus on delivery trucks that block cars and bicycles. Dont Block the Box: the City will increase the amount of parking control officers during afternoon rush hours to handle Dont Block The Box (obstructing intersections) violations. They will focus on intersections leading to free ways.

Key locations for enforcement include: South of Market, 3rd Street, 4th Street, 19th Avenue, Divisadero, Columbus, Fell Street/Oak Street, Geary Boulevard, Geneva Avenue, Harrison Street, Mission Street, Pine Street/Bush Street, and Van Ness Avenue. For more information, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ4gogDqNG8.

Mayor Lee Announces New Rush Hour Congestion StrategyBy: Armand Domalewski, District 4 Intern

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We cannot predict exactly when a disaster or emergency will occur. However, we can take measures to prepare for an emergency that will help prevent damage and loss to our community. Our office will provide helpful information and resources on emergency preparedness so that District 4 residents may take precautionary steps from www.sf72.org.

Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to escape? The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. Sixty percent of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Here are some fire safety tips that will be helpful for you:

Clean up! Old shoes, clothes, and toys are often dumped in rooms. Make sure they dont contribute to the fire Decide on TWO fire escape plans and where to meet outside in case of fire Keep fire extinguishers handy Keep matches and lighters out of reach from children Keep flammable items from anything that gets hot Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside bedrooms Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on all level of your home and sleeping areas Test smoke alarms once a month, if theyre not working, change the batteries. Quickly move to a fresh air location or when a carbon monoxide alarms sounds Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on fire

By taking these steps, you can prevent a home fire and keep your family safe. For more details on how to prevent a home fire, please visit: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/home-fire.

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a program to help the citizens of San Fran-cisco to be self sufficient in a major disaster situation. NERT training helps citizens develop multi-functional teams that are trained in basic emergency skills. Through this program, individuals learn how to prepare themselves and loved ones for a disaster while also creating a resilient community. All trainings are free. To learn more, visit www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=859.

NERT Classes cover topics including: earthquake awareness, preparedness, hazard mitigation, types of fire, hazardous materials, utilities shut-offs, terrorism awareness, disaster medicine, light search and rescue, emergency team organization, disaster psy-chology, and hands-on application.

Upcoming NERT TrainingsRegister at http://sffdnert.eventbrite.com/ or call (415) 970-2024

Fishermans Wharf | SF Maritime Museum | 900 Beach StreetJuly 7, 14, 21 | 8:30am 4:30pm

Marina | St. Mary of the Virgin | 2325 Union StreetJuly 27 and August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 6:30pm 10:00pm

Upcoming NERT Trainings

Julys Disaster Tip: Fire SafetyBy: Justin Lee, District 4 Intern

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July 2 | Thursday | 7:00pmPeople of Parkside Sunset (POPS) Monthly Meeting

(formerly Taraval Parkside Merchants Association)POPS sponsors special events, advocates on behalf of the neighborhood, and works with

residents and other merchants to improve the community.Taraval Police Station | 2345 24th Avenue and Taraval Street

For more information: www.sf-pops.com

July 5 | Sunday | 11:00am 4:00pmLearn to Ride with YBike with San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

Learn to ride your bike with YBikes awesome instructors! Bikes and equipment will be provided. You just bring your game face and a little determination. All ages welcome! (Free)

Main Post Parade Ground Presidio| Anza Avenue and Sheridan Avenue For more information, please visit: http://www.sfbike.org/events/category/learn-to-ride/

July 7 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:30pmUnique Derique

Beloved performer Unique Derique delights by clowning, dancing, and turning his body into a drum set. His gently interactive performance is percussive, syncopated and dynamic!

For all ages. (Free)Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue

For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

July 8 | Wednesday | 3:00pm 5:30pmMovies for Kids: The Wizard of Oz

Kansas girl Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked by a tornado into the magical land of Oz in this much loved musical adaptation of L. Frank Baums classic novel. Rated G, 101 minutes. (Free)

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

July 8 | Wednesday | 7:00pm 8:30pmTissue Paper Flowers

Learn how to make tissue paper flowers! They are a colorful way to brighten up your home and best of all - no water needed! Ages 13 and older. To register, please call 415-355-5770

or email psimgr@sfpl.org. (Free)Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue

For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

July 11 | Saturday | 6:00pm - 8:00pmExhibit Runs July 11 through August 29th

Shorepound Lost & Found Art ExhibitThe Great Highway Gallery is pleased to announce its first summer exhibition Shorepound Lost and Found, featur-ing work by artist Mark Cunningham and Jonathan Steinberg. On view from July 11 August 29th , the exhibition will feature assemblage from artist world champion bodysurfer Mark Cunninghams extensive scavenging from the

North Shore of Hawaii and will also include photography and an installation by artist Jonathan Steinberg.The Great Highway Gallery | 3649 Lawton Street and 43rd Avenue

For more information, visit http://www.thegreathighway.com/shorepound/

July 12 | Sunday | 10:00am 12:00noonLearn How to Screen Print T-Shirts with San Franpsycho and Supervisor Tang

A Discover Your District (DYD) EventSan Franpsycho is known for their unique designs and stylish fashions. Learn how they take their ideas from paper to print, and take home a t-shirt of your own! (Limit 15; $10)

San Franpsycho | 3830 Noriega St. and 45th Ave (415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/GZ4LjC

Upcoming Events

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July 11 | Saturday | 11:00am 4:00amChinese Real Estate Association of America Real Estate EXPO

Participants will learn how to create a path to homeownership and build wealth through real estate. The expo is free and includes housing seminars, consultations and giveaways.

St. Anne of the Sunset | 850 Judah Street between 13th and 14th AvenueFor more information, visit www.creaausa.org

July 14 | Tuesday | 7:00pm 8:00pmOuter Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA)

The OSMPA fosters the trade and industrial interests of its membership, promotes the advancement of the Irving Street District; and provides a place for the open exchange of ideas,

discussions and adoption of methods and policies for the good of the neighborhood and the members.Lychee Cafe | 2333 Irving Street between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue

For more information, contact Bill Barnickel, OSMPA President at veteranbill@gmail.com

July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th | Sundays | 2:00pmStern Grove Festival 78th Season

Every year since 1938, these admission-free performances have brought outdoor entertainment to San Francisco. Every Sunday this summer (June 14 August 16), come enjoy family-friendly art,

music and entertainment. July 5th: San Francisco Symphony, July 12th: Amy Hanaialii and the Stern Grove Festival Orchestra, July 19th: tUnE-yArDs, July 26th San Francisco Ballet

Stern Grove | 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard For the full lineup, visit http://www.sterngrove.org/home/concertsevents/78th-season/

July 15| Wednesday | 7:00pm 9:00pmPlanning Association for the Richmond Annual Golden Gate Park Event Season Meeting

Its Big Event Season in Golden Gate Park including Outside Lands in August and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in October. Representatives from the Police Department, Recreation and & Parks, concert organizers and oth-

ers will discuss issues arising from summer concerts in Golden Gate Park.Richmond Recreation Center | 251 18th Avenue and Clement Street

For more information, visit http://www.sfpar.org/

July 15 | Wednesday | 7:00pm 8:30pmMovie Time: Rear Window

While watching his neighbors through the windows of the building next door, a wheelchair-bound photographer becomes convinced one of them has been murdered.

Is it just his imagination? Or a case of a room with a view...to die for? Enjoy this Hitchcock classic with free popcorn on us! (Free)

Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

July 18 | Saturday | 10:30am 11:30amDog Days: Fur Kids & Human Kids

Considering a new addition to the family? This session will offer tips for fun and safe interaction between children and dogs and cats. For people only; please leave pets at home. (Free)

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

July 22 | Wednesday | 6:30pm 8:00pmBook Swap!

Bring in a book (or 2) from home that you want to trade in for another! Enjoy light refreshments and browse a variety of book choices available to swap. Books you bring in to swap should be in

good condition. For all ages! (Free)Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue

For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

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July 25 | Saturday | 2:00pm 2:45pmInsect Discovery

Come see a giant millipede, whip scorpion, walking stick, and more. Youll get a chance to handle these and other fascinating creatures while learning about the extraordinarily diverse world in which they live and their

key role in the web of life. Advanced sign ups required. For children ages 5 and up. (Free)Parkside Library | 1200 Taraval Street and 22nd Avenue

For more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100002401

July 26 | Sunday | 10:30am 12:00pmJoin Supervisor Tang for a Lesson

on What Edibles Grow in the Outer Sunset from Experts at Sloat Garden CenterA Discover Your District (DYD) Event

Dont let the Sunset fog stop you from growing delicious and fresh food. Learn about what edibles grow well in the Sunset, what companion plants to plant alongside your edibles, how to amend the soil, and tips on care

and fertilizer. Participants will receive a 10% discount card good at any Sloat Garden Center. ($10 for non-members of Sloat Rewards Program, $5 for members; Limit 20)

Sloat Garden Center | 2700 Sloat Blvd. and 46th Ave (415) 554-7460 or register at http://goo.gl/R6bBeC

July 29 | Wednesday | 3:00pm 5:30pmMovies for Kids: Big Hero 6

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. (Free)

Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th AvenueFor more information, visit http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100001601

July 29 | Wednesday | 6:30pm Francis Scott Key Annex Yard Discussion on Temporary Uses

Pavement to Parks Community MeetingThis is the third in a series of three meetings about temporary improvements to the Francis Scott Key Annex yard. Join San Francisco Planning Departments Pavement to Parks Program and Perkins + Will to share your thoughts on the draft design generated from the first two meetings. The planning process will include a series

of three community meetings from ideation to design.St. Pauls Presbyterian Church | 1399 43rd Avenue and Judah Street

For more information, call our office at (415) 554-7460 or visit http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/fsk_school_site.html

July 30 | Thursday | 6:30pm 8:00pm Outer Sunset Parkside Residents Association

Join a cohort of residents from the Outer Sunset and Outer Parkside (representing the area west of Sunset Boulevard) to discuss key issues and opportunities in the neighborhood including public safety, land use,

transportation and more.Ortega Library | 3223 Ortega Street and 39th Avenue

Contact Susan Pfeifer at mediasusan2@gmail.com

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Womens Conference at San Francisco State University

Out and AboutMarch 2015

District 4 Pet Adoption Eventwith SF Animal Care & Control andAnimal Connection

Farewell Luncheon for Captain Curtis Lum

Annual Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Film Festival

Discover Your District at Sunset Youth Services

District 4 Interns Tour of the City Hall Dome

City Hall Centennial Celebration

Discover Your District at Aqua Surf Shopwith Sarah Pascual Yoga

Out and AboutJune 2015

Pine Lake Park Neighborhood Association Social