Upcoming Meetings

The January HVNA meeting will include a presentation from the Prado Group, developers of the S&C Ford site across Market Street from Safeway. The proposed project includes a Whole Foods store with several stories of housing above it. While across the street from HVNA boundaries, this is a part of the Market Octavia Plan we worked on for so long, and will have an impact on our friends and neighbors. Come hear about the plans for this now-vacant site.

The highlight of the January meeting will bes a report from our Supervisor, Ross Mirkarimi, on the state of the District and of the City. Supervisor Mirkarimi has worked hard to ensure that Hayes Valley and the Western Addition have a strong voice at City Hall. Find out what he thinks is in store for District 5 in the coming year. And while Ross was easily reelected to the Board, and several members have more time left on their terms, the Board of Supervisors has the most new members in years. Let’s hear what Ross expects to happen city-wide in ’09, and what we can do to help keep the proper focus on the things that matter most.

The HVNA February meeting will combine a Town Hall style meeting with our annual election meeting. You can discuss the matters that are important to you with your neighbors and help HVNA prioritize where to focus in 2009. We will invite City representatives to hear your complaints and suggestions, so that we can accomplish things together. We will also vote on the recommendations from the Nominating committee for HVNA Board members for the next year.

Mini Block Party – January 23rd

Planning is underway for a “mini block party” among Hayes Valley merchants and galleries. The event will be on Friday, January 23rd, and will be in the evening and will feature art openings, trunk shows, design events, music and food.

A partial list of planned participants includes a reception for artist David Imlay at Sharon Reaves Gallery; live music at Zonal; a trunk show at LemonTwist; a design event at Inside; an art reception at Michaelopolus Gallery; a comic book launch party at Isotope; live jazz at Momi Tobys Café; and a larger than life projected photo show at Patricia’s Green, with Zonal photographer Kevin Haas.

The holidays may be over, but our local business owners continue to bring excitement to the ‘hood. It’s wonderful to be able to support local businesses and have fun, too!