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“WALL BALL/throw yourself in” A site specific dance for flying hula hoops, balls and jump rope propelling public school activism WHERE: Sunnyside Elementary School Yard Wall, 250 Foerster St (one block south of Monterey Blvd; 7 blocks from Glen Park BART) San Francisco WHEN: May 21-26, 2011 at various times Saturday, May 21 @ 11 […]

By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News On a cold and grey May 11th morning, two Friends of Glen Canyon Park volunteers angled up and then along a canyon slope high above Alms Road, their eyes peeled for elusive purple needle grass. Integrated among California broom and meadow barley, the perennial grass, which looks like a […]

GLEN PARK VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET OPENING SUNDAY MAY 15 BART Parking Lot 10:00 am – 2:00 pm GLEN PARK VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET CEREMONIAL RIBBON CUTTING will commence at 10:30 am on May 15 Guest and Speakers The Honorable Mayor Edwin M. Lee Supervisor Scott Wiener District 8 Ric Lopez President of GPMA John Silveira Director […]

By Bonnee Waldstein, Glen Park News When was the last time anyone heard someone sing the lyric “When the moon hits your eye like a bigga pizza pie — that’s amore!” ?? Those who came to the Sunnyside Conservatory on Friday evening can lay claim to hearing that bit of musical nostalgia, and to taking […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Friday, May 6, 2011 9:00am, 200 Blk Whitney St, Vandalism A victim reported that she left her vehicle parked and unattended. Upon her return, she discovered that there were several key marks on both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle. Report 116055860 […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Nothing in the report from GP Wednesday, May 4, 2011 11:55am, 00 Arlington St, Robbery Officer Preston responded to a report of a robbery. The victim was approached by four suspects who forcibly made him walk several blocks before they […]

  Starting on Thanksgiving weekend 2010 and building to a crescendo Valentine’s Day 2011, a Cyclone fence near the corner of Chenery and Diamond has been has steadily and beautifully “blooming” art. It started with a single black and white painted wooden plaque stating, I love you, too, and over the next months blossomed. You […]

May Newsletter Office Phone: 415-554-6968 Email: scott.wiener@sfgov.org Community Updates Earthquake Preparedness One of my priorities coming into office has been to make sure that the city is prepared for its next major earthquake. This can be seen in my Good Samaritan Rental Law (see below). Another key is making sure that our buildings are more […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Saturday, April 30, 2011 1:05pm, Unit blk Joost, DV Arrest Officers Jones and Otaguro responded to a domestic violence disturbance. Reportee stated that a man she resides with had slapped her during an argument they were having. Officers detained the gentleman in another area […]

By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News On a day that hit 80 degrees, volunteer Gary Fie, fighting a head cold, still found a way to contribute to the May 4th Friends of Glen Canyon Park work party. A 46-year veteran of the United States Merchant Marines, Fie spent several hours sewing together torn Recreation and […]

Enjoy the later sunsets and come hear six members of the Aurora Mandolin Ensemble at Sunnyside Conservatory this Friday, May 6. Doors Open at 6, Concert at 7. Light snacks. Suggested Donation $10, but no one turned away. Proceeds go to support music, art, and family programming at Sunnyside Conservatory. Sponsored by Friends of Sunnyside […]

Dear Glen Canyon Park Community, The 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond dedicated $5.8 million to improving Glen Canyon Park. SF Recreation & Parks (RPD) is partnering with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) to design and prioritize a park improvement plan at Glen Canyon Park. We will be holding the 5th community meeting […]

Take a beautiful sunny Sunday, hundreds of neighbors and the efforts of a horde of volunteers and you get an absolutely fantastic Glen Park Festival. Thanks to all the folks who made it possible – what a lovely day! (If you’ve got photos you’d like to share of the festival, send them to news@glenparknews.org)

The second annual neighborhood Safety Awareness and Self Defense Class, organized by the Patrol Special group in Glen Park, will be held on Wednesday, May 25. It will be instructed by Ken Craig, President & Grand Master Instructor, Triangle Martial Arts Association, who holds a 9th degree black belt in HapMooseKi-Do and an 8th degree […]

We’re running a little behind here at the Glen Park News, apologies to the amazing group of volunteers who worked on April 23rd to clean up along San Jose Avenue. At its height, there were close to 60 volunteers working with the Dept. of Public Works to clean up the trash-strewn corridor. Multiple neighborhood groups […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:25 pm, 400 blk Monterey, Vandalism Arrest Officer Aslam and Marino responded to a call of a suspect swinging a chain with a rock tied to it that was swinging it and hitting street signs. When the officers arrived, officer […]

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the…. Glen Park Festival Sunday, May 1st 10-4:30 Diamond and Wilder Streets (near the Glen Park BART) The kids’ band Orange Sherbert will play from 10-11, followed by a full line-up of awesome local bands. Also, we are excited to have tons of NEW fun activities for families this […]

By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News With the Dave Parker Quartet taking a well-earned set break Friday night at Bird and Beckett, Jimmy Ryan stepped onto the stage and pitched a cultural event that will bring two San Francisco neighborhoods together for a night of music and film. On May 19th, Jimmy, who has been […]

Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association 5060 Commercial Circle, Suite A, Concord, CA 94520 925-825-9090 • 925-825-9101 (fax) • www.pcfma.com PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Market Manager: John Silveira Phone: (925) 825-9090 Fax: (925) 825-9101 Email: john@pcfma.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Glen Park Village Certified Farmers’ Market To Hold Grand Opening on May 15 Concord, CA (April 29, […]

Hello Glen Park and Neighbors! It is with great pleasure I officially announce the newest addition to our beautiful Glen Park Village: The GLEN PARK VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET It has been a long road, but well traveled with only a few bumps. I want to give thanks to all the Groups, Associations and neighbors for […]

By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News High above Alms Road on April 27th, with the Miraloma Improvement Club behind him, Dylan Hayes, Recreation and Parks gardener, demonstrated to six Friends of Glen Canyon Park volunteers the art of pulling invasive Italian thistle, wild radish and poison hemlock that threaten native Douglas iris and aromatic yarrow. […]

San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center is seeking the help of city residents to identify a patient. The unidentified man is in fair condition. He was admitted on Monday April 11 after being found around 4:00 pm on Richland Avenue by San Jose Avenue. The patient is a Latino man in his 40s, with […]

Teenage boy seen aiming assault rifle at passers-by in San Francisco (From the SF Examiner, http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2011/04/teenage-boy-seen-aiming-assault-rifle-passers) By: Mike Aldax 04/19/11 2:33 PM Examiner Staff Writer (Examiner file photo) A 14-year-old Oakland boy was seen aiming an assault rifle at random people in San Francisco on Monday afternoon, police said Tuesday. Shocked citizens called cops around […]

In this town there is controversy over every sort of construction – high-rise condos, commercial buildings and residential renovations. But here’s a first. This is a fight over a 4-foot box. AT&T wants to upgrade its residential network so it can offer San Francisco customers their U-verse (who names these things?) phone, Internet and TV […]

Before their scheduled Wednesday work party, eight Glen Canyon Park volunteers were treated to a field trip along Islais Creek, in order to best view the fruits of their labors. Their guide on April 20th was Randy Zebell, a San Francisco Recreation and Parks gardener. Winding down a path leading to the creek bed, the […]

Captain’s Message: I would like to talk about the crimes surrounding vehicles, namely car break-ins, stolen cars and stolen catalytic converters. Car Break-ins. Ingleside Police District has seen a rise in car break-ins. This type of crime typically effects the more affluent neighborhoods and where the streets are still during the late hours of the […]

Friday, April 15, 2011 4:00pm, 500 Blk Joost St, Stolen license plate 10:00pm, 500 Blk Joost St, Stolen license plate Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:56pm, 700 Blk Bosworth St, Theft from vehicle PSA Flynn took a report regarding a theft from a vehicle. The victim stated he returned to his vehicle to find the trunk […]

Lots of fun for everyone, and here are the things specifically for kids: Glen Park Festival Sunday, May 1st 10-4:30 Diamond and Wilder Streets (near the Glen Park BART) We are excited to have tons of NEW fun activities for families this year!   Look for our canopy located in front of 41 Wilder Street. Lakeshore […]

by Murray Schneider Glen Park News More than 20 Glen Park residents attended the April 14th scheduled informational meeting of the Glen Park Association, held in the Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center. Calling the meeting to order, Michael Rice, GPA association president, laid the ground rules for the two-hour meeting to learn about the possible […]

by Murray Schneider Glen Park News A fixture in the village for well over 30 years, Fred Galarneau, long-time Tyger’s cashier, died peacefully on April 1, 2011. He is survived by a son, Eric Utto-Galarneau, and a daughter, Anita Andrews. He is also survived by his former wife, Inge Loeffler. Fred, 77, was discharged from […]

From Sup. Wiener: Reminder: Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Lee and Supervisor Wiener I hope to see you tomorrow (Thursday) night at the District 8 Town Hall meeting I’m co-hosting with Mayor Lee, at 6:30 p.m. at Mission High School (18th St. between Church and Dolores). This is your opportunity to hear from me, the […]

                                                            Dear Glen Canyon Park Community and Stakeholders, The 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond dedicated $5.8 million to improving Glen Canyon Park. SF Recreation […]

Here is the agenda for the next quarterly meeting of the Glen Park Association: April 14, 2011 7 PM Glen Park Recreation Center AGENDA 700 PM Call to Order 1.    Committee / Treasurer Reports PROGRAM Presentation on AT&T U-verse street box installation plans in Glen Park, by Marc Blakeman, AT&T. Staff from Department of Public […]

The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Friday April 1, 2011 4:38 pm, 2900 blk Diamond, Robbery/Gun Officer Archilla responded to investigate a robbery. The victim told the officer that she called a friend and told her that she was interested in purchasing a gun. The friend agreed to help her. […]

NUTRITIONAL THERAPY LECTURE ON DIGESTION Given by Ashley Hathaway Wednesday, May 18th, 6:30pm-7:30pm Glen Park Library Meeting Room – FREE Topics include: *How the digestive system works *How to improve your digestion naturally *What happens when it doesn’t work for more information, email AshHath (at) mindspring.com

      April Newsletter Office Phone: 415-554-6968 Email: scott.wiener@sfgov.org Community Updates District 8 Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Ed Lee April 14th, 6:30-8:30pm Mission High School, Auditorium* 3750 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 Please come share your thoughts and concerns at this District 8 Town Hall I am co-hosting with Mayor Ed Lee.  […]

Dear Glen Canyon Park Community, The 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond dedicated $5.8 million to improving Glen Canyon Park. SF Recreation & Parks (RPD) is partnering with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) to design and prioritize a park improvement plan at Glen Canyon Park. We will be holding the fourth community meeting […]

As part of the upcoming 2011 Glen Park Festival (Sun. May 1st), we are selling Glen Park neighborhood t-shirts.  You may remember last year’s snazzy tshirts that were snapped up like hotcakes! This year’s shirt maintains the same stylish motiff on an American Apparel t-shirt, but in dark blue with green logo and lettering.  Adult […]

***District 8 Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Lee and Supervisor Wiener April 14, 6:30 p.m. Mission High School Also present at this town hall will be Interim Chief of Police Godown, District Attorney George Gascon, Rec & Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg, DPW Director Ed Reiskin, and representatives of other departments. Hearing on the J […]

A  group of neighbors  concerned about the blighted section of San Jose Avenue between Randall Street and Monterey Avenue, with  the support of SFDPW and Friends of the Urban Forest, are organizing a community clean up and (hopefully) tree planting for Saturday April 23 from 9am-2:30pm. For more information and to volunteer (on the events […]

Below are crime incidents that occurred in Glen Park over the past week. There was a street robbery late last Friday on Chenery, so please be very cautious when walking at night and try to avoid walking alone. February 26-March 1 No incidents in GP March 2 4:00 pm         300 Blk Arbor                      Warrant Arrest Officers […]

Supervisor Wiener’s First Diamond Heights /Glan Park Quarterly Meeting Saturday, March 5 at 4 pm St. Aidan’s Church, 101 Gold Mine Dr. at Diamond Heights Blvd. A large turnout will help express concern about the recent shooting on the 5300 block of Diamond Heights Blvd. Sadly, a 20 year old man was shot in his […]

Denise Sanderson, branch manager at the Glen Park library, has posted a board with photos and information about the Glen Canyon Park Plan The Glen Park Library is proud to have the Display Board with images of the options in the Library for all to view. It’s in the display area next to the restrooms. […]

Dear Glen Canyon Park Stakeholders and Enthusiasts: *** We want your feedback on conceptual design options for the Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan! The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is partnering with SF Recreation & Parks to vision and design a Park Improvement Plan for Glen Canyon Park. At the community workshop meeting held on […]

Hi everyone – below is a list of crimes from February 18-25. Thefts, robberies, and burglaries continue to occur in GP, so please ensure that your homes/cars are secure and that you are aware of your surroundings when walking at night.   February 18th 9:30 am     30th/Chenery               Theft/Building Officers Toomey and Gamboa were sent to […]

Supervisor Wiener’s First Quarterly Meeting in Diamond Heights March 5 at 4 pm. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 101 Gold Mine Drive at Diamond Heights Blvd. Supervisor Scott Wiener invites the public to his first Community Meeting in Diamond Heights. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 at 4:00 pm at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, […]

Walker Brents on Dostoevsky’s The Idiot on Sunday at 2:30. A fascinating fella on a fascinating book… Sufi singer Riffat Sultana w/tabla & guitar on Sunday at 4:30. 500 years of family heritage on powerful display here! The Glen Park Garden Club is holding its meeting here next Tuesday (Mar. 1) at 7:00 pm. And […]

By Gail Bensinger Attention oyster lovers – big changes are afoot at Red + White, and everybody’s favorite bivalve will play a starring role in the makeover. R+W owners Juliana Flores and Peter Bell are pairing up with Laurent Legendre, of Le P’tit Laurent, for a new and improved neighborhood hangout, complete with oyster bar […]