Next Thursday, October 6, the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate is hosting a special event for Amy Stewart‘s newest book, Wicked Bugs: The Louse that Conquered Napoleon’s Army & Other Diabolical Insects. Stewart’s earlier book was the inspiration behind… Continue Reading
Golden Gate Park is busy this weekend with Hardly Strictly Bluegrass going on at Speedway, Lindley and Marx meadows, free days at the Academy of Sciences, and the 12th Annual World Veg Festival at the County Fair Building. The World… Continue Reading
[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of September 23, 2011. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.] CAPTAIN KETIH SANFORD’S MESSAGE Our Police Community Relations Forum meeting held on September 20th at the Richmond Police Station… Continue Reading
This weekend, several schools in the neighborhood will take advantage of the influx of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass concertgoers to raise some much needed funds. This weekend, the following schools will offer all-day parking for $25 (tax deductible!): Argonne Elementary School,… Continue Reading
A tree frog at the Academy of Sciences. Photo by tibchris This Friday through Sunday, residents living in the 94115, 94118, 94121, and 94129 can get free admission to the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. Details on… Continue Reading
The new Steins restaurant, located at 731 Clement Street While out for dinner Monday night, I noticed a couple of restaurant changes on Clement Street. The former Burma Tea Leaf restaurant at 731 Clement Street near 9th Avenue is now… Continue Reading
The mechanical horse warning sign at Toy Boat Cafe. Photo by chopperwelder Here are a few local tidbits for your Tuesday: Bike to Work Day with Supervisor Eric Mar this Wednesday, Sept. 28. Meet at the Velo Rouge Café, 798… Continue Reading
Volunteers help register voters on outside the See’s Candy on Clement & 9th Avenue On Saturday and Sunday, nearly 100 volunteers spent time helping local residents get registered for the upcoming November 8 election. The voter registration drive was organized… Continue Reading