December Calendar of Events

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Tenant Counseling: The Housing Rights Committee of SF sponsors a forum for community members to talk to tenants-rights counselors about evictions, illegal rent increases, rent control rights, Rent Board policies, security deposits, landlord problems, roommate conflicts and more, Bound Together Books, 1369 Haight St., Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., free. For more information, call 703-8644.

Tree Lighting Ceremony: Sing carols with the Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company at the decades-old Presidio tree-lighting ceremony, meet at the corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Funston Avenue, Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., refreshments at the Presidio Fire Station to follow, free. For more information, call 561-5500.

Winter Holiday Pottery & Craft Sale: Arrive early for the best selection of hand-crafted pottery, jewelry and glass artwork, Sharon Art Studio, Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 pm., free admission. For more information, call 753-7004.

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Town Hall Meeting: The City College Press Club hosts a discussion about diversity and cross-cultural communication, City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Ave., Conlan Hall, Room E-101, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., free. For more information, call 239-3447.

Anniversary Celebration: At its monthly meeting, the SF Museum and Historical Society honors the 50th anniversary of City Lights, the revolutionary bookstore of the Beat Generation, with an award and history presentation, UCSF Laurel Heights Campus, 3333 California St., Tuesday, Dec. 9, doors open at 6:45 p.m., program beings at 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 775-1111.

Puppet Show: The Community Learning Center at St. James presents "Holiday Treats," 4620 California St., Wednesday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m., free. For more information, call 706-3748.

Holiday Music Celebration: The entire family is welcome to enjoy jazz music with M.B. Nahif as well as music from Asia by the Flowing Stream Ensemble and the Richmond Community Music Center, Anza Branch Library, 550 37th Ave., Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Holiday Wreath Workshop: Members of the public can express their creativity by constructing a wreath using the arboretum and garden's colorful greens and conifer foliage, participants should bring lunch, pruners, wire cutters, accents and ribbons, Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Friday, Dec. 12, noon to 4 p.m., $55. For more information or to pre-register (required), call 661-1316, ext. 354.

Classical Guitar Performance: Steven Dimmick performs at the SF Guitar Society's coffee shop, 3901 Noriega St., Friday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., $10 for non-members. For more information, call 731-7336.

Landscaping Work Party: Join gardeners, neighbors and museum staff to do landscaping at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided, meet at the museum entrance, Lincoln Park, Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. For more information, call 750-3502.

Holiday Gifts from the Garden: Learn how to make low-cost gifts from materials in the garden, including wreaths and herbal body care products, all materials provided, Garden for the Environment, Seventh Avenue at Lawton Street, Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to noon, $15. For more information or to pre-register (required), call the Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council's Gardening and Composting Program at 731-5627.

Making Holiday Cards: Visual artist, educator and interior designer Charles Dabo will guide a hands-on class for adults, Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Saturday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

"The Wondrous Story:" Enjoy the story of the birth of Christ as told in narration with choral music, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, 417 31st Ave., Sunday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m., free. For more information, call 751-1140.

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Interfaith Connection Workshop: Share your ideas, questions, concerns and strategies with other interfaith couples, Jewish Community Center, 1808 Wedemeyer St., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 449-1210.

Holiday Pot Luck Meeting: Supervisor Jake McGoldrick hosts a meeting to discuss issues related to Golden Gate Park, followed by a pot-luck dinner, Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Ave., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., free. For more information, call 554-7412.

Chinese Brush Painting: Children ages seven and older are welcome to learn this traditional craft, Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Holiday Baseball Instruction: Former Major Leaguer Glenallen Hill and local athletic directors and coaches host a program for players ages 12 - 18 to lean how to hit and bunt using proper teaching aids, mental approaches and techniques to develop power, bat speed and more, George Washington High School Field, 36th Avenue between Anza and Balboa streets, Saturday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 22, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $120 per session (you may sign up for more than one session). For more information, call 771-3515.

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Candlelight Christmas Eve Service: Celebrate the birth of Christ, enjoy a traditional children's story, carols and candle-lighting ceremony at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, 417 31st Ave., Wednesday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., free. For more information, call 751-1140.

"Showstoppers 20:" The Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company presents a 20th anniversary benefit gala featuring former company alumni and current members, Lowell High School, 1101 Eucalyptus Dr., Saturday, Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m., $20 adults, $10 seniors and students, $5 children under age 13. For more information or to order advance tickets, call 554-9523.