Newest business jumps right in!
Paulette, 437 Hayes Street, is the newest business on the street. Just weeks after opening, they donated dozens of samples for our February HVNA meeting. What does Paulette sell? French macarons – wonderful cookie sandwiches that would make any Parisian salivate. The French presence in the ‘hood is growing stronger, and with the addition of this wonderful shop, even more
April Meeting Plans
The HVNA meeting on April 23rd will focus on two main topics. The MTA will make a presentation on SF Park – parking meters with demand pricing. Hayes Valley will be part of a pilot project. And following the recent hearing about returning Hayes Street to two-way traffic, we have asked them for an update on progress on that issue.
55 Laguna returns to the spotlight that evening as well. We will receive an update on Historic Preservation measures required at the site. Additionally, the proposed developer recently filed for bankruptcy. We have invited them to give us an update on the project. Please mark your calendars and join us to learn more about these important topics, and more.
Graffiti Watch
A small group of neighbors, led by “Bicycle Bob” Barnwell, initiated a Patricia’s Green area Graffiti Watch program. The city’s Department of Public Works provided the training and all paints, tools, and supplies to assist in removing graffiti when it is spotted on public property. Right now we’ve committed to Octavia Blvd between Hayes and Oak and the immediate environs on Fell and Linden Streets. If you are interested in joining us to learn more or to adopt an area around your own home, feel free to contact Bob at 621-1505, or for general information about Graffiti Watch e-mail merle. goldstone@sfdpw.org. If there are other Hayes Valley neighbors already participating in Graffiti Watch, please let Bob know.
Koshland Park to Offer Weekly QiGong class
Koshland Park, located on the corner of Page and Buchanan Streets, will once again offer QiGong classes on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the basketball court.
Qigong, widely known for its healing effects and spiritual empowerment, combines movement, meditation, and breathing to regulate and enhance the flow of the body’s vital energy or qi, improve blood circulation, and strengthen the immune system. The Qi Dragon Healing Center has started offering a free community Qigong practice class every Tuesday from 8:30 AM-9:30 AM in Koshland Park in Hayes Valley. Please come to experience Qigong that is brought to your doorsteps!
Reverend Arnold Townsend surrounded by Rubicon employees (Poonum Kaberwal, Development Associate; Mary Dunbar, Director of Development; Jane Fischberg, Executive Director; and Monique Perkins, Deputy
Director) during the San Francisco One-Stop Career Center in the Western Addition Grand Opening Open House Site. Rubicon also operates One-Stop Career Centers in Berkeley and Hayward, and has partnered with the SF Supervisor Mirkarimi's Office and Office of Economic and Workforce Development for San Francisco's newest One-Stop Career Center.
Photo credit Ace Washington
The Easter Basket
The Dawn of a New Life (Luke 24:5,6), themes the Bethel AME Sunday School’s Easter Pageant. This theatrical production will consist of recitation, spoken word and presentations in celebration of resurrection Sunday. Rehearsal dates are March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 4 all at 1:00pm and April 10 at 5:00pm. Should you require additional information, please contact Sis. Cynthia Scott.
Also Bethel’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Carnival will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 11:00am until 3:00pm, at Margaret Haywood Park. Michael Norris, Vida Blue, Jason Hill and the Cowboy Association will make appearances. This year’s event is a collaboration with SFPD’s Operation Dream, San Francisco Park and Recreation, Bethel Housing, Freedom West Homes, Officers for Justice and San Francisco Unified School District RBI League. Volunteers are needed for two available shifts, which are 8:30am-12:30pm (setup) or 12:30pm-4:30pm (clean-up). Additionally, the congregation is asked to donate Easter Baskets on or before April 10. Donations can be dropped off in the church office.