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Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing: October 8

If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Thursday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

This listing is compiled by the Information Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. If you have a meeting or event information that would be appropriate for inclusion in this list, please email info@old.lighthouse-sf.org. This list will be updated every Thursday. Information for each Thursday’s listing must be submitted one week prior to publication.

Don’t miss yoga, meditation, writing workshops and more! Download the list here: NorCal Entertainment and Recreation Listing 10.08.10

Resources in the Community

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing: October 1

If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Thursday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

This listing is compiled by the Information Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. If you have a meeting or event information that would be appropriate for inclusion in this list, please email info@old.lighthouse-sf.org. This list will be updated every Thursday. Information for each Thursday’s listing must be submitted one week prior to publication.

Happenings this week include Feldenkrais and meditation classes at the LightHouse, a disability arts festival at the de Young and more!

Download the list: NorCal Entertainment and Recreation Listing_10.1.2010

LightHouse News

Wifi Isn't the Only New Thing at the LightHouse

1 Commenton Wifi Isn't the Only New Thing at the LightHouse

We want the LightHouse to be your third place.

In The Great, Good Place, author Ray Oldenburg talks about society’s third places as being “anchors” of communities that are distinctly different from our “first” and “second” places (home and work) and that facilitate broader, more creative interaction. He suggests that the hallmarks of a third place are that it’s free or inexpensive, offers food and drink, is highly accessible and proximate, involves regulars, is welcoming and comfortable and is a place where friends, new and old, can be found.

We’re working hard to make the LightHouse your third place. Though we don’t have a barista on staff, yet (smile), there’s plenty going on that might make you want to hang out with us:

Free, lightning fast wifi all over the building. You can now visit us and get comfortable with your laptop in the various nooks and crannies of the building. No matter where you are, your signal strength will be strong. Just ask the receptionist for the access code.

Oysters and beer. This month, the LightHouse will kick off its first homebrewing class, where you can make and bottle beer. Classes are fully accessible and all bottles will feature Braille labels. Thanks to Rogue Ales for their support in offering this new class! Additionally, we’re planning a trip to the Hog Island Oyster Farm in October. Participants will learn about Tomales Bay ecology and sustainable oyster farming, and everyone will shuck their own oysters! As we add new classes and opportunities like these, education and access are the top priorities, along with fun. To be a part of these new offerings and programs, learn about them first by subscribing to the monthly LightHouse News. Sign up at www.lbvi.staging.wpengine.com.com.

Friends, fun and fitness. On November 20, we’ll launch Team LightHouse, a group of dedicated supporters who will sign up to walk, jog or run the San Francisco Half-Marathon on February 6, 2011 in support of our Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. Team LightHouse members pledge to raise $100 for every mile – that’s $1,300 each – to benefit camp. Who needs a New Year’s resolution to get fit? Join Team LightHouse today and work your way up to the half-marathon through the complimentary training program offered by our partner Marathon Matt. Make friends, get fit, raise money. Learn more by visiting http://bit.ly/teamlighthouse.

Meditation. When you’ve had enough oysters and beer and you can’t run anymore, the LightHouse also offers the chance to slow down and breathe deeply. Starting on October 5, every Tuesday evening from 5:30 – 6:30, the LightHouse will offer a Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation class designed to help you relax and keep your mind and body flexible (suggested $5 donation to attend). If you’re new to yoga or meditation, these classes at the LightHouse can be a great way to get comfortable with the process in an environment with built-in access. From here, you can build the confidence to continue your yoga or meditation practice in your own community.

Please Touch Community Garden. Have you ever noticed the vacant, trash strewn lot on Grove Street in San Francisco, in the very shadow of City Hall? Our neighborhood deserves better. Over the next year, this lot will be transformed into a beautiful urban arts garden, to be planted and maintained by LightHouse program participants and members of the blind community. Spearheaded by local artist Gk Callahan, the garden will be unlike any other in the area – unlike any other in the nation. Stay tuned to the LightHouse web-site to keep up with the latest developments.

What else can we do to make us your third place? Better coffee or more of it? More places to sit? More classes? What kinds? Let us know at rrusso@old.lighthouse-sf.org. We want to hear from you!

LightHouse News

Wifi Isn’t the Only New Thing at the LightHouse

1 Commenton Wifi Isn’t the Only New Thing at the LightHouse

We want the LightHouse to be your third place.

In The Great, Good Place, author Ray Oldenburg talks about society’s third places as being “anchors” of communities that are distinctly different from our “first” and “second” places (home and work) and that facilitate broader, more creative interaction. He suggests that the hallmarks of a third place are that it’s free or inexpensive, offers food and drink, is highly accessible and proximate, involves regulars, is welcoming and comfortable and is a place where friends, new and old, can be found.

We’re working hard to make the LightHouse your third place. Though we don’t have a barista on staff, yet (smile), there’s plenty going on that might make you want to hang out with us:

Free, lightning fast wifi all over the building. You can now visit us and get comfortable with your laptop in the various nooks and crannies of the building. No matter where you are, your signal strength will be strong. Just ask the receptionist for the access code.

Oysters and beer. This month, the LightHouse will kick off its first homebrewing class, where you can make and bottle beer. Classes are fully accessible and all bottles will feature Braille labels. Thanks to Rogue Ales for their support in offering this new class! Additionally, we’re planning a trip to the Hog Island Oyster Farm in October. Participants will learn about Tomales Bay ecology and sustainable oyster farming, and everyone will shuck their own oysters! As we add new classes and opportunities like these, education and access are the top priorities, along with fun. To be a part of these new offerings and programs, learn about them first by subscribing to the monthly LightHouse News. Sign up at old.lighthouse-sf.org.

Friends, fun and fitness. On November 20, we’ll launch Team LightHouse, a group of dedicated supporters who will sign up to walk, jog or run the San Francisco Half-Marathon on February 6, 2011 in support of our Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. Team LightHouse members pledge to raise $100 for every mile – that’s $1,300 each – to benefit camp. Who needs a New Year’s resolution to get fit? Join Team LightHouse today and work your way up to the half-marathon through the complimentary training program offered by our partner Marathon Matt. Make friends, get fit, raise money. Learn more by visiting http://bit.ly/teamlighthouse.

Meditation. When you’ve had enough oysters and beer and you can’t run anymore, the LightHouse also offers the chance to slow down and breathe deeply. Starting on October 5, every Tuesday evening from 5:30 – 6:30, the LightHouse will offer a Mindfulness, Movement and Meditation class designed to help you relax and keep your mind and body flexible (suggested $5 donation to attend). If you’re new to yoga or meditation, these classes at the LightHouse can be a great way to get comfortable with the process in an environment with built-in access. From here, you can build the confidence to continue your yoga or meditation practice in your own community.

Please Touch Community Garden. Have you ever noticed the vacant, trash strewn lot on Grove Street in San Francisco, in the very shadow of City Hall? Our neighborhood deserves better. Over the next year, this lot will be transformed into a beautiful urban arts garden, to be planted and maintained by LightHouse program participants and members of the blind community. Spearheaded by local artist Gk Callahan, the garden will be unlike any other in the area – unlike any other in the nation. Stay tuned to the LightHouse web-site to keep up with the latest developments.

What else can we do to make us your third place? Better coffee or more of it? More places to sit? More classes? What kinds? Let us know at rrusso@old.lighthouse-sf.org. We want to hear from you!

Resources in the Community

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing September 3

If you would like to receive this listing in your inbox every Thursday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

This listing is compiled by the Information Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. If you have a meeting or event information that would be appropriate for inclusion in this list, please email info@old.lighthouse-sf.org. This list will be updated every Thursday. Information for each Thursday’s listing must be submitted one week prior to publication.

Happening at the LightHouse:

Unless otherwise noted, all programs take place at 214 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco.  For more information or to reserve a space at any of the following events, contact: Philip Kum at 415-694-7372 or pkum@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

·       Dance Class:

September 9, 16, 23,& 30:

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Gene Russo returns to the LightHouse.

He is Director of Connecting through Dance. A program which provides trained sighted dance guides to partner and assist blind dancers.

  • Peer- to – Peer Support Group:
    September 11: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    These meetings are casually structured to discuss different aspects of life with a visual impairment. Every individual is visually impaired, and discussions are in a comfortable, confidential setting.

·       California Council of the Blind, San Francisco:

September 18:  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

·       National Federation of the Blind, San Francisco Chapter:

September 18:  1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact Eric Holm at 415-425-5613 or via email:ericholm@att.net

·       Yoga Workshop:

September 18:  3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

·       Age Related Macular Degeneration, Vision Education Seminar:

September 24:  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This seminar is part one of Be Informed, Making Choices to move forward! Vision Education Seminars for older adults (55 and over) who are facing a change in life due to significant decrease in vision, and, are looking for options and choices in taking steps to move forward.

Join Dr. Robert Greer, O.D., Chief of Low Vision at UC Berkley Low Vision Clinic as he engages the audience in dialogue about Age Related Macular Degeneration and therapies available.   Come in person or listen over the internet, or via a toll free conference call.  To RSVP email rsvp@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7326.

·       Braille Notetakers Interactive Workshop:

September 25:  1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Learn how Braille notetaker consumers are utilizing their devices.  The new generation of notetakers can get on the web, read MP3 and daisy files, give directions using GPS and much more.  Come see a variety of notetakers.  Attend in person or via live stream at http://www.lbvi.staging.wpengine.com.com/listen.m3u

RSVP and details at 1-888-400-8933 or rsvp@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

·       Mega Self-Defense for the Visually Impaired:

September 25:  3:00p.m. to  6:00 p.m.

This program was developed specifically for the visually impaired. Each workshop will cover physical techniques along with discussion of laws and self-defense theory that specifically affect the blind/visually impaired community.

·       Adaptations The LightHouse Store to open on Saturdays:

To meet customer demand for weekend shopping, Adaptations will be open for business on September 18 and October 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  For more information call the Adaptations hotline 415-694-7301 or send an email to adaptations@old.lighthouse-sf.org

  • Evening Hatha Yoga Class:
    Thursdays:  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    The weekly class works on a large variety of poses that strengthen and refresh the body, mind, and spirit.  Drop-in students are welcome.

Audio Described Movies by County:

Alameda County:

¨   “Salt”

AMC Bay Street 16:
5614 Shellmond Street
Emeryville
510-457-9006

Contra Costa County:

¨   “Eat, Pray, Love”

Rialto Theatre:
10070 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito
510-528-8759

Fresno County:

¨   “Vampires Suck”

Regal Manchester Stadium 16

2055 E. Shields Ave.
Fresno
559-243-7451

Placer County:

¨   “Vampires Suck”

UA Olympus Pointe 12:

520 N. Sunrise Ave.

Roseville

916-772-1245

Santa Clara County:

¨   “Eat, Pray, Love”

AMC Saratoga 14:
700 El Paseo De Saratoga
Saratoga
408-871-2277

Solano County:

¨   “Vampires Suck”

Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16:

1549 Gateway Blvd.
Fairfield
707-432-2140

Audio Described Theatre:

¨   “Dream Girls”

Presented by SHN
September 25:   2:00 p.m.
Curran Theatre

445 Geary St.,  San Francisco
To charge tickets and reserve one of the 20 receivers available call:  415-551-2027 and request Audio vision tickets.  Tickets can be purchased without a convenience fee at The Orpheum Theatre Box Office, 1192 Market St., San Francisco.  The box office is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

·       “The Light in the Piazza”

Presented by Theater Works

Described by Visual Voice

September 17:  8:00 p.m.

September 18:  8:00 p.m.

September 19:  2:00 p.m.

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

500 Castro Street

Mountain View

The times above are the show times. For  descriptions of costumes and set arrive 25 minutes earlier.  Be sure to mention Visual Voice at the box office.  Tickets can be purchased by calling: 650-463-1960.

·       “Burn the Floor”

Presented by Broadway San Jose

Described by Audiovision

September 26:  1:00p.m.

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

255 S. Almaden Blvd.

San Jose

Tickets can be purchased at the San Jose Tix Box Office, 150 W. San Carlos Street, San Jose, via phone 408-792-4111 or via the web www.broadwaysanjose.com .  Be sure to ask for Audiovision tickets and reserve a headset

Community Events in the Bay Area and Beyond:

·       Chevy’s Fundraiser:

September 23:  5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

590 Van Ness Ave

San Francisco

Please help support the San Francisco Chapter of California Council of the Blind’s Alice Chavez Pardini Education Advancement Grant

25 percent of your meal cost will be donated to the to the grant fund.  For reservations, call Chevy’s at 415-621-8200.  For additional information, please contact Liz Klein at 650-576-9354 or Peter Pardini at 415-990-9202.

·       Access Advisors’ Open House & Disability Arts Festival:

October 2:  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

deYoung Museum

50 Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco

An art studio will be set up for the day, where participants can see artists at work and create their own museum piece.  Docents will give tours of the museum, including tours on which blind and visually impaired visitors may touch certain three-dimensional works of art on exhibition. There will be ASL interpretation and extra blue-space parking provided. This event is

free to people who make a reservation before September 27.  To make a reservation for yourself or your guest, or request additional information or specific accommodations, contact Tish Brown, Accessibility Coordinator at the de Young: 415.750.7645 or tbrown@famsf.org

  • Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP):
    Adventure fitness and recreation are touch phrases for BORP.  BORP believes that everyone should have access to the unique challenges that outdoor recreation provides. BORP makes every effort to accommodate each person’s needs, including providing transportation and volunteer support. Trips are planned with a wide spectrum of abilities in mind, including wheelchair users, slow walkers, and people with visual impairments. For event listings call Lori Gray at 510-843-4398 or visit www.borp.org
  • Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors:
    Departs every Sunday at noon from Pier 40 in San Francisco. Call 415-281-0212 for announcements or visit www.baads.org
  • Bowling:
    Moonlight Lanes
    2780 El Camino Real
    Santa Clara
    Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
    Contact Tom Keiser 408-249-1721

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Resources in the Community

ACCESS ADVISORS Open House and Disability Arts Festival at the de Young Museum

ACCESS ADVISORS Open House and Disability Arts Festivalat the de Young Museum.

Golden Gate Park

Saturday, October 2, 2010 10:00am–3:00pm

• Museum Tours

• Art Demos/Art-making Activities

• Art Slam 2010

• Performances

• Disability Culture Presentation

Sign language interpreters provided

Extra blue spaces for parking.

Requests for accommodations made by September 24 will help to ensure availability. Attendance to festival activities is free. Museum admission free with RSVP by September 27.

Information or RSVP: tbrown@famsf.org or 415-750-7645

Resources in the Community

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing August 27

If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Thursday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

This listing is compiled by the Information Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. If you have a meeting or event information that would be appropriate for inclusion in this list, please email info@old.lighthouse-sf.org. This list will be updated every Thursday. Information for each Thursday’s listing must be submitted by the Tuesday prior to publication.

Download the event listing:

Northern CA Entertainment and Recreation list Aug 27

Resources in the Community

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing August 20

If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Thursday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

This listing is compiled by the Information Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. If you have a meeting or event information that would be appropriate for inclusion in this list, please email info@old.lighthouse-sf.org. This list will be updated every Thursday. Information for each Thursday’s listing must be submitted by the Tuesday prior to publication.

This week’s highlights:

-Feldenkrais and Yoga Workshops at the LightHouse on August 21!

NorCal Entertainment and Rec List for August 20 2010

Resources in the Community

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing August 13

If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Thursday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@old.lighthouse-sf.org.

This listing is compiled by the Information Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. If you have a meeting or event information that would be appropriate for inclusion in this list, please email info@old.lighthouse-sf.org. This list will be updated every Thursday. Information for each Thursday’s listing must be submitted by the Tuesday prior to publication.

This week”s highlights:

-Mega Self-Defense for the Visually Impaired:
-Join the LightHouse for a baseball game at AT&T Park. Watch the Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.
-Beauty and the Beast audio-described at the Golden Gate Theater.

Northern CA Entertainment and Rec Lisitng Aug 13 2010

LightHouse News

August 2010 Evening and Weekend Events at the LightHouse

What’s New

Mega Self-Defense Seminar Founder Stephen Nichols

Saturday, August 28th: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sensei Nicholls returns again from England to lead a special self-defense seminar and to answer questions about the ever-expanding program. This will be the last time Sensei Nichols will be teaching in California in the foreseeable future, so come out and pick his brain, and beware if you try to pick his pocket!

Toastmasters Club

Saturdays, August 14th and 21st: Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Improve your public speaking and leadership skills. A fun, educational and community-building opportunity! Email me to sign up or for more information.

NOTE! The first session of Toastmaster’s was cancelled. Please be sure to sign up for the session on the 14th ASAP to ensure that we have a great group.

Coming Soon!

Gene Russo’s Thursday Latin and Ballroom Dance Class

Coming back on Thursdays in September from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Folks have been anxious to return to the dance floor, and we are bringing Gene back to appease the masses. Get your dancing shoes and smiles ready because the LightHouse will be rockin’ on Thursday evenings again!
August Schedule

Open Technology Lab
Tuesdays: 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Thursdays: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday Evening Yoga
Every Thursday: 6 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.

Toastmasters Club Meetings
Saturdays, August 7th, 15th and 21st: Noon to 1 p.m.

Saturday Yoga Workshop
Saturday, August 21st: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Special Event with Sensei Stephen Nichols

Saturday Self-Defense Workshop
Saturday, August 28th: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Peer Discussion Group
Saturdays, August 14th and 28th: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Evening and Weekend Program Info Line: 415-694-7335

Contact:
Philip Kum
Evening Weekend Coordinator
pkum@old.lighthouse-sf.org
415-694-7372