People of Parkside Sunset

Oct. 27: Halloween in the Parkside

Several family-friendly Halloween events are planned for Saturday Oct. 27, 2012. Helluva Halloween – 1st Annual 5K Costume Run Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9:30am–2:00pm Golden Gate Park Polo Field, San Francisco, CA Dress up and run like mad through Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on October 27th (we’ll let you walk like mad, too, […]

New Mural at South Sunset Playground

Have you been to South Sunset Playground on Vicente and 40th Ave. lately? It’s getting an artistic facelift thanks to Art in Every Classroom, a local non-profit dedicated to bringing art classes, grants and public art projects to neighborhoods in San Francisco. The boldly colored mural “Play in Many Languages” is nearing completion. As the […]

Rolling Out

1722 Taraval (at 27th Ave.) San Francisco, CA 94116 (415) 513-6054 Home-style, creative baked goods and organic coffee, free WiFi to study and work or just relax. Bruno, the owner, established the business in December 2011. In his words he’s “just a self-taught baker, putting in a cup of love and a cup of creativity […]

‘Named’ Neighborhoods for the Outer Sunset?

City considering changes to commercial zoning in the Outer Sunset District District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu has asked the city to consider a plan to zone three “named” commercial districts into the Outer Sunset. “Named” districts such as West Portal, Inner Clement, Sacramento, Broadway, Castro, etc. enjoy tailored regulations that help create unique character and […]

Jet Plane Coming Back to Larsen Playground

The Recreation & Parks Department project team has presented designs for Larsen Playground that includes a 30+ foot sculpted plane, with a “jetstream” of climbing ropes, swings, and a customized preschool play structure. The playground, located next to 19th Avenue near Ulloa Street, is currently a sand pit with a few swing sets. On August […]

Movies in McCoppin is Back for September

Free family films in the fog at McCoppin Square are back, every Friday night this month! In June, a pilot movie night series was held, and some showings attracted almost 400 viewers. The series is organized by Supervisor Carmen Chu’s office in conjunction with the Recreation & Parks Department, Office of Economic & Workforce Development, […]

‘Green’ Grant for District 4 Property Owners

Parkside property owners: would you like a street tree or sidewalk garden? A generous grant from AT&T will pay most of the costs for street trees and sidewalk gardens to be planted in front of your property. Street trees and sidewalk gardens increase your property value, clean the air, reduce stormwater run-off and beautify the […]

Stern Grove Festival – Summer 2012

Stern Grove Festival presents its 75th consecutive season, providing the community with the best performing arts, completely admission-free! The festival takes place at Sigmund Stern Grove park, located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco. Festival organizers and the City of San Francisco encourage everyone to take public transportation to Stern Grove. There […]

Find Out the History of Your Home: Wed., June 20, 2012

San Francisco History Center’s archivist and photo curator will be presenting Research the History of Your Home at the Parkside Branch Library on Wednesday, June 20. The program starts at 7 pm, with plenty of time for questions and answers. The presentation will include online tips for the research steps in finding out who owned […]

Movies in McCoppin Every Friday in June 2012

Free family films in the fog at McCoppin Square every Friday night this month. Where: Taraval at 23rd Ave. When: 8:00 p.m.-ish Lineup June 1: The Muppets June 8: Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory June 15: The Fantastic Mr. Fox June 22: What’s Up Doc? June 29: The Princess Bride Enjoy discounts from local […]