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Month: October 2009

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Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic in the park this Sunday

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Sarah B.

This Sunday from sunrise to sunset, Golden Gate Park’s Speedway Meadow will host Jimmy’s 21st Annual Old Car Picnic. The event started in 1988 when classic car-loving friends got together in Golden Gate Park. It has grown into the largest… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park

Family Bike Day this Sunday in GGP

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Sarah B.

Oil up that chain and pump up those tires! This Sunday is the 3rd Annual Family Bike Day in Golden Gate Park. Put on by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, the event is geared towards bikers of all ages. Enjoy… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park, Kids, Recreation

“The Creature Walks Among Us” at the Balboa Oct. 13

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Sarah B.

Next Tuesday, the Balboa Theater will host a complete 1973 Bob Wilkins “Creature Features Show” with original show segments, TV commercials, along with the feature film, The Creature Walks Among Us. In The Creature Walks Among Us, the third film… Continue Reading →

Events, Movies
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The “new” Chapeau gets 3 out of 4 stars from Chron food critic

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Sarah B.

In today’s edition, SF Chronicle food critic Michael Bauer reviews our local french bistro, Chapeau. As you may recall, Chapeau used to be located near Clement and 14th Avenue but recently took over its sister location at 126 Clement Street.… Continue Reading →

Food

New program for returning Vets at VA Medical Center

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Sarah B.

In continuing efforts to provide outreach and education to veterans of the current conflict and their families, the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) is launching the Operation Enduring Families Program. This program offers a series of classes that provide… Continue Reading →

Community

Cliff House history & their crab cake recipe

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Sarah B.

The Cliff House turns 100 this year and in celebration, is sharing some of their history (and culinary secrets!). Cliff House owner Dan Hountalas, and the Centennial gala fashion designer, Lily Smith, were on KGO-TV’s View by the Bay yesterday… Continue Reading →

Food, History
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Postcards from the past

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Sarah B.

I visited the uber-fun Alameda Antiques Fair last Sunday and came across some vintage postcards of California landmarks. Amongst them were postcards for Sutro Baths, Sutro Heights, Golden Gate Park and the Cliff House. Check them out in the slideshow… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, History

Alexie book signing, puppet show at Green Apple this week

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Sarah B.

National Book Award-winning author Sherman Alexie will be at Green Apple Books this Friday afternoon to sign copies of his new book of short stories: War Dances. Alexie is the author of critically acclaimed books The Absolutely True Diary of… Continue Reading →

Events, Kids

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