Board Elections

It’s that time of the year again - we need to elect new Board members for the organization. The nomination committee has been formed and they are looking for interested candidates for the open positions -president, vice-president, treasurer, corresponding secretary, recording secretary, membership secretary and other at-large Board members. We have a very diverse neighborhood and want to have an equally diverse Board. Most positions require enthusiasm but not a lot of time. This is an opportunity to do something in your community and work with your neighbors in improving what is already a great area.

If you are interested, leave a message on the HVNA voice mail (415-263-3996) or send an e-mail to nominations@hayesvalleysf.org and someone from the committee will contact you.

Third Fridays at City Hall

Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi continues his monthly art shows with a focus on active members of the Hayes Valley community. Please attend these functions sponsored by Supervisor Mirkarimi. If you can’t attend the openings, stop by Room 282 during office hours and view the art at your leisure.

Group show (Elder Art)

January 19-February 13, 2007

Opening reception:
Friday, January 19th at 5pm

Quilts made by the residents of Laguna Grove Care and Hayes Valley Care, feature elder art from the seniors residing at AgeSong facilities.

AgeSong has long been active in the neighborhood. Contact: Constance Hunt, 624 Laguna Street 94102, constance@agesong.com

Black History Month
medium: textile

February 16-March 13, 2007
Works by Martin Grizzell

Textile and its myriad of uses and properties are fundamental to high culture. The manipulation of fibers into patterns and symbols have an indelible impact on thought, mood, and emotion. From ancient techniques to the avant garde, textile design plays a dynamic role in the personal and collective paradigm. In the new millennium, Artist Martin Grizzell projects a fresh, touchable perspective.

Martin has exhibited his work in such places as the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C, Lincoln Center, New York, Crawlspace Gallery and the Ministry of Culture of the Netherlands, the Majestic Hotel, Cannes, France. He has also lectured at the New York Public Library, Nice Jazz Festival, France, Kansas State University and Mills College, Oakland.

Martin Grizzell is a member of Hayes Valley Community Partners Contact: Martingrizzell@yahoo.com or c/o Prince Hall Computer Learning Center, 1040 Fillmore Street

African American Read-In Coming Soon!

By Frances Neagley

Who: We need over 100 volunteers who can give one hour of their time

What: Celebrate the work of African American authors and illustrators

Where: In classrooms in our public schools

When: Monday, February 5, 2007 in the morning (times will vary depending on school)

Why: To inspire our young people to love reading and art

All volunteers will be required to attend a 45 minute training session at the San Francisco School Volunteer offices. Please register by Jan. 19, 2007 by e-mailing volunteer@sfsv.org or calling 415.749.3700 x.3002.

The training sessions will be:
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007 - 5:30 or 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007 - 5:30 or 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 - 5:30 or 6:30 p.m.

Thank you for your support! If you find you can help and the deadline has passed, call anyway. If there is space available in a training session, we’ll get you in.