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History minute: Why is it called Speedway Meadow?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Sarah B.

The Western Neighborhoods Project (become a member!) brings us a very timely history minute this week. The Board of Supervisors would like to change the name of Speedway Meadow to Hellman Meadow to honor onhealthy buy lipitor financier and park… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, History

Ho Ho Ho! Santa coming to Angelina’s, Dec. 15 + Toys for Tots drop-off

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Sarah B.

This Thursday, Santa will make his annual visit to Angelina’s Cafe on the corner of California and 22nd Avenue. Stop by between 2pm and 4:30pm to get a picture with Santa and participate in some holiday cookies decorating. At 3pm,… Continue Reading →

Events, Kids
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People behaving badly…or proof that the Grinch exists

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Sarah B.

Twitter user Sean G (@SG) sent over this photo yesterday, showing two empty hooks where he and his neighbor’s wreaths once hung outside their Richmond District front doors. Bah, humbug! Who steals wreaths?!?! Sarah B.

Crime
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Donate holiday toys at the police station; community party on Dec. 13

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sarah B.

This holiday season, the Richmond District Police Station is hosting a donation barrel in their front lobby for the Operation Dream Toy Drive. Toys will be given to children in San Francisco Public Housing. To donate, bring a new, unwrapped… Continue Reading →

Kids
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Police Blotter – December 9, 2011

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sarah B.

[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of December 9, 2011. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org.] CAPTAIN KEITH SANFORD’S MESSAGE During the holidays Richmond Police Station Officers will continue the enforcement operations at the local… Continue Reading →

Crime

Visit Santa’s Village at St. Monica’s, sip on Xmas Tea at Tal-y-Tara this Sunday

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sarah B.

There are a couple of fun holiday-themed events going on this Sunday in the neighborhood. From 11:30am until 3:30pm, St. Monica’s School is hosting Santa’s Village, a community event where you can have brunch with Santa, get your photo photo… Continue Reading →

Events, Food, Schools
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Poll: Should the City rename Speedway Meadow to Hellman Meadow?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sarah B.

Should the City rename Speedway Meadow to Hellman Meadow to honor Warren Hellman? The Bay Citizen reports that this week, the Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to support a resolution renaming Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park after Warren Hellman.… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park

Benefit party and auction at the Balboa Theater, Dec. 13

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sarah B.

Back in October, it was announced that the San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation (SFNTF) and the Balboa Theater would be teaming up to extend the theater’s lease through 2024. Now that they’ve established that the Balboa will stay open, there’s… Continue Reading →

Events, Movies

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