January Calendar of Events
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Art Show: Photographer Charles Talkoff's black and white works will be on display at Javacat Cafe, Geary Boulevard and 20th Avenue, currently on exhibit through January 2004 during regular business hours. For more information, call 933-8465.
Mom and Tot Walks: Introduce your toddler to nature through classes combine outdoor adventures in the Presidio with a craft component such as natural finger painting, eco-friendly birdhouse building, and worm-house construction, Crissy Field Center, six Mondays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 23 excluding Jan. 19 and Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., $70 for the six-session series or $12 per class. For more information, or to register (mandatory), call 561-7752.
Gospel According to the Simpsons: A viewing and discussion group meets every Wednesday throughout January, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, 417 31st Ave., 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (dinner take out or bring), free. For more information, call Rob at 751-1140.
Stroller Walk: Parents can take their babies to the top of Strawberry Hill, the island in the center of Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park, on a one-hour walk/stroll, meet in front of the Boat House, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m., or explore the northeast corner of the park through the Arizona and Fuchsia gardens, meet at the Dahlia Garden just east of the Conservatory of Flowers off J.F. Kennedy Drive, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m., free. For more information, call 750-5226.
Art Exhibit: Photography by Maurice Edelstein, entitled "East-West All Around the Towns," will be on display at Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 29. For more information, call 751-2535.
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, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. For more information, call 750-3502.
Lion Dancing: All ages are welcome to watch traditional lion dancing at the Anza Branch Library, 550 37th Ave., Saturday, Jan. 10, 3 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.
Rose Society Meeting: Learn how to prune roses in San Francisco rose gardens, Golden Gate Park County Fair Building, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Sunday, Jan. 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., free. For more information, call 647-4486.
12 - 18
Tai Chi Classes: Take a beginner class on the therapeutic exercise of Tai Chi Chuan, including the basic elements of footwork, stances, and movement, wear loose and comfortable clothing, Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Monday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.
Lands End Toastmasters Club: Visitors wishing to sharpen their public speaking skills are invited to meetings at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, 42nd Avenue and Clement Street, Building 200, Room 1A 122, Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and 28, 5 p.m., free. For more information, call 750-2250.
NERT Meeting: The public is invited to help plan new activities at the next Parkside Neighborhood Emergency Response Team meeting, 1750 29th Ave., Thursday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call 681-9278.
Ballroom Dance Classes: Couples are invited to learn the Samba, Rumba, Mambo, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot and more, Forest Hill Christian Church, Fellowship Hall, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., six Thursday evenings beginning Jan. 15, one-hour lessons, $65 per couple. For more information, or to make reservations, call 661-2746.
Flower Market: In celebration of the lunar new year, shop for and decorate your home with traditional plants and flowers that symbolize rebirth, new growth, wealth and other favorable meanings, Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, County Fair Building, Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. For more information, call 661-1316.
Rock-n-Swap: Radio station KUSF holds its well-known record-collector's fair, USF, McLaren Hall, Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Dreamcatcher Slide Show: Local author Steve Georgiou presents a slide show on his most recent book, "The Way of the Dreamcatcher: Spirit Lessons With Robert Lax, Poet-Peacemaker-Sage," West Portal Branch Library, 190 Lenox Way, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., followed by a reception and book signing, free. For more information, call 355-2886.
Educational Seminar: Associate clinical professor of geriatrics, Bree Johnston, teaches you what to expect in the aging process, UCSF, 513 Parnassus Ave., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. For more information, call 476-5808.
Reading: Local author Genya Ehrlich reads stories and poems from her recent work in English and Russian, Richmond Branch Library, 351 Ninth Ave., Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.
Brush Painting: Learn the art of Chinese brush painting with Feng Chen at the Richmond Branch Library, 351 Ninth Ave., Friday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.
Winter Tree Pruning: Learn how to pick, plant and prune winter fruit trees in San Francisco environments through theory and hands-on practice, bring sharp pruning tools if you have them, Garden for the Environment, Seventh Avenue and Lawton Street, Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. For more information, call 731-5627.
Rx Laughter 2004: Comedians Wendy Liebman and Steve Mittleman, among others, will host an evening of comedy and music to benefit the Auxiliary of UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., $35, $55 or $75 depending on seat selection. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 885-7354.
Interfaith Meeting: The Richmond District Interfaith - Neighborhood Agency Coalition holds it quarterly meeting, focusing on seniors, Congregation Beth Shalom, 1301 Clement St., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., free. For more information, call Tim Himes at 668-5955, ext. 375.
Mystery Writer's Panel Discussion: Three authors, Tess Collins, Dr. Kurt Popke and Kirk Russell, will read from their latest novels and interact with the audience, Richmond Branch Library, 351 Ninth Ave., Children's Room, Thursday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call 666-7165.