Magnolias – like the one above – are in full bloom right now at the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. “Nearly 100 magnolias, many rare and historic, erupt in a fragrant riot of pink and white from mid-January through March.” Check out more pics
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and some shops on Clement Street are gearing up with a Valentine’s Boutique Stroll even this Saturday from 11am until 5pm. Get a free gift with purchase at Covet Boutique, save 50% at Seedstore clothing, and shop “vintage” Valentine items at Foggy Notion. Plus enjoy drinks and sweets while you shop.
Catch a performance of Shakespeare’s “Midsummer’s Night’s Dream” this Saturday at 2pm at the Park Presidio United Methodist Church (4301 Geary Blvd @ 7th Ave), presented by the SF Shakespeare Festival On Tour. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for kids with proceeds benefiting PPUMC’s Arts and Activism Project, working to create a new performance venue in neighborhood.
Got some ewaste to unload? Drive by Argonne School (680 18th Ave.) this Saturday between 10am and 1pm to safely recycle your working or non-working electronic item, appliance, or portable device that runs on electricity or batteries, and any accessory. View flyer (PDF) for all the details.
Into chess? Been wanting to learn? The Richmond District branch of the SF Public Library has a free program, “Play Chess for Adults”, on Wednesday, February 13th and 27th from 1 to 2:30pm. Stop by for informal, drop-in chess. No sign-up required and chess sets are provided.
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Got some old cables and dead small appliances over to Argonne. Glad to have read this. It’s a shame they didn’t do a bit more neighborhood outreach prior to the event.
Got some old cables and dead small appliances over to Argonne. Glad to have read this. It’s a shame they didn’t do a bit more neighborhood outreach prior to the event.