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Month: August 2009

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Japonica – flower, gift shop & cafe – throws a 7×7 celebration

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Sarah B.

Yesterday, espresso cafe and flower shop/gift boutique Japonica welcomed Richmond District neighbors to a 7×7 celebration. The shop is located at the corner of California Street and 17th Avenue. The 7×7 title denotes the 7 years that the floral and… Continue Reading →

Business
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Sci-Fi Schlock-o-Rama at the 4-Star – August 20

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Sarah B.

Do you have a penchant for campy science fiction films? Then don’t miss the Sci-FI Schlock-o-Rama at the 4-Star Theater on Thursday night. The event is hosted by Thrillville, an event company dedicated to “a city of B Movie Dreams”.… Continue Reading →

Movies

Neighborhood historian John Freeman at Richmond Library, August 20

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Sarah B.

On Thursday, August 20, our recently renovated library will host a lecture by lifetime Richmond District resident and historian, John Freeman. John is well known for his knowledge of the Richmond District, leading historical walking tours a few times a… Continue Reading →

Events, History
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Neighbors help clean up Muriel Leff Park

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Sarah B.

On Saturday morning for a few hours, neighbors came out to give Muriel Leff Mini-Park on 7th Avenue a little t.l.c. About eight residents pitched in, led by a few gardeners from the San Francisco Rec & Park Department. It… Continue Reading →

Community, Recreation
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Police Blotter – August 7

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Sarah B.

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of August 7, 2009. To be added to their mailing list, email the station at sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org or visit their website.] CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE On 08/03/09 at 1:06 am officers responded to 19th… Continue Reading →

Crime
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Green Apple’s clever Book vs. Kindle video series

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Sarah B.

For the last couple of weeks, Green Apple Books has been releasing a series of video parodies where they pit the traditional book against Amazon’s Kindle, the electronic book reader. The two opponents face off in situations we often take… Continue Reading →

Business, Fun
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Richmond District photo event at City Hall

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Sarah B.

Do you enjoy photographing our neighborhood, or are you a photographer that lives in the Richmond District? Then listen up! Our Supervisor, Eric Mar, is planning a reception in his City Hall office on Friday, October 16 to showcase photography… Continue Reading →

Eric Mar, Events, Photos

Richmond home to a landmark tree

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Sarah B.

Calling all tree huggers! SF Environment and Friends of the Urban Forest are hosting a free tour of the best trees in the city next Saturday. All of the trees being toured are part of SF Environment’s Landmark Tree Program.… Continue Reading →

Events, History

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