Calendar of Events

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California Native Plant Society Meeting:
The Yerba Buena Chapter welcomes Liam O'Brien, who will describe his findings roaming the open spaces of San Francisco in search of butterflies, lecture preceded by a plant identification workshop, County Fair Building, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park, Thursday, July 3, workshop at 6 p.m., lecture at 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 752-7031.

Animated Animator:
Michal Makarewicz, a lead character animator at Pixar Studios, will answer questions after a showing of the movie WALL-E, Balboa Theater, 3630 Balboa St., Saturday, July 5, movie at 7 p.m.

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African Drumming:
Internationally-recognized master drummer and folklorist S. Kwaku Daddy performs for children of all ages at the Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

History of the Sutro Baths:
Historian John Freeman and retired ranger-historian John Martini share their memories and anecdotes about the Sutro Bath facilities at Ocean Beach, Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St., Tuesday, July 8, 7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. program, free for members, $5 donation for non-members. For more information, call 777-1111, ext. 5.

Ocean Beach Meeting:
The Ocean Beach Vision Council will hold a Town Hall Meeting to discuss beach-related issues, SF Zoo, 48th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, Osher Great Hall, Thursday, July 10, 6 to 8 p.m.

Animal Stories and Magic:
Children ages six and older are welcome to Naomi Cage's presentation of stories and magic from around the world, Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Thursday, July 10, 10:30 a.m., free. For more information or reservations, call 355-2818.

Summer Beach Cleanup:
The public can volunteer to clean up and beautify the Outer Richmond neighborhood, meet at Ocean Beach on the Great Highway at Fulton Street, Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m., free. For more information, call 385-7778.

July Plant Sale:
The public can select from a large assortment of salvias and shrubs suitable for Bay Area gardens with the help and advice of knowledgeable nursery volunteers, San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission. For more information, call 661-1316.

Community Gardening Day:
The public is invited to help green and beautify the Argonne Community Garden, lunch and tools provided, meet at the garden, located between 15th and 16th avenues and Fulton and Cabrillo streets, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. For more information, call 750-5110.

Summer Sidewalk Sale:
Shop in some of the City's most prestigious independent boutiques and save on home dŽcor, clothing, accessories, specialty gifts and more, 3000 to 3600 blocks of Sacramento Street, between Broderick and Spruce streets, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. For more information, call 921-9575.

Urban Cycling Workshop:
Cyclists ages 14 and older can learn bicycle safety information and riding strategies, including how to negotiate intersections, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities, Richmond Police Station, 461 Sixth Ave., Saturday, July 12, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., free. For more information or to pre-register, call 431-2453, ext. 304.

Singletarians' Potluck:
Men and women ages 45 years and older are invited to bring an entrŽe or salad for six to eight people and enjoy socializing, First Unitarian Church, 1187 Franklin St., Sunday, July 13, noon, $2 donation. For more information, call 922-3033.

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Presidio Art Museum:
The Presidio Trust will discuss plans to locate a contemporary art museum at the main post, Presidio Officer's Club, Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.

Find Your Fitness Style:
Fitness experts will speak about various types of movement and ways to keep fit, finding a style that matches individual interests, Community Health Resource Center, 2333 Buchanan St., Monday, July 14, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., free. For more information, call 923-3155.

Puppet Art Theatre:
The public is invited to see a rendition of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" for youths ages five and younger, Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 Sixth Ave., Tuesday, July 15, 11 a.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Art as Meditation Workshop:
Therapist-artist Linda Shanti McCabe, M.A., will work with adults, children and people recovering from addictions in this hands-on session, Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Wednesday, July 16, 7 to 8 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Amateur Astronomers' Lecture:
Dr. Claire Chapin will speak about the role of gravity in astronomy, from Newton's original discovery to modern theories about dark matter and black holes, Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, Wednesday, July 16, 8 p.m., free. For more information, call 554-9600.

Magic Show:
Mr. Shap (Super Happenings Always Possible) will give a performance, held outside if weather permits, Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Friday, July 18, 3 p.m., free. For more information or reservations, call 355-5700.

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Carnival of Chaos:
Members of the public five years of age and older are invited to a combination of magic, circus arts and comedy with original music, interactive audience participation and improvisational fun, Anza Branch Library, 550 37th Ave., Tuesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Opera:
The Bay Area Summer Opera Theater will perform "Opera Scenes," featuring works by Mozart, Bizet, Beethoven and Rossini, St. Monica School Auditorium, Geary Boulevard and 24th Avenue, Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.basoti.org.

Family Night:
The public can enjoy "The Real Mother Goose," performed by The Young Performers Theatre, Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Puppet Show:
The Mexican folktale "Perez and Mondinga," about how a cockroach meets her husband, will be performed, Presidio Branch Library, 3150 Sacramento St., Thursday, July 24, 2 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Petting Zoo:
Kids can pet and help feed animals, including rabbits, chickens, pigs, goats and ducks, Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Tuesday, July 29, 11 a.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

"Wind in the Bamboo"
Featuring the sounds of the Zen shakuhachi bamboo flute and classical Japanese koto harp set to haiku poems by Japanese poets, Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call 355-5770.

Naturalist Presentation:
Naturalist Sharon Heron displays and discusses hissing cockroaches for youths aged 7 and older, Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Thursday, July 31, 10:30 a.m., free. For more information or reservations, call 355-2818.

Gem and Mineral Society Show:
The public can explore the world of gemstones and minerals with the opportunity to view and purchase pearls, beads, crystals, jewelry and more, County Fair Building, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park, Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, free for children under 12 if accompanied by paying adult. For more information, call 564-4230.

Shakespeare Camp:
A training camp for young thespians aged four to six will feature Shakespearean themes, St. John's Presbyterian Church, 25 Lake St., Aug. 4 - Aug. 15, weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon, $295. For more information, call (415) 865-4433 or go to the Web site at www.sfshakes.org.