Events in August 2018
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Jul 29(1 event)
2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up – Looking to get outside, be active, and meet new friends? Come join our new Summer Walking Meet-up! Throughout the summer, we will be going on regular walks in the San Francisco Bay Area. All fitness levels are welcome and we hope to see you there! Location: June: The Ferry Building, July: The Ferry Building, August: Students' Choice |
Jul 30(1 event)
1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Maeve Elise Brown, Housing & Economic Rights Advocates (HERA)1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Maeve Elise Brown, Housing & Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) – Guest Speaker Series: Maeve Elise Brown, Housing & Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) Monday, July 30, 1-2 PM HERA is a state-wide not-for-profit legal service and advocacy organization that works with seniors, immigrants, veterans and servicemembers, students and more build a safe, sound financial future free of discrimination and economic abuses in all aspects of household financial concerns. They do this by providing free legal services, consumer workshops, training for professionals and community organizing support, and creating innovative solutions and engaging in policy work locally, statewide, and nationally. Join HERA’s Executive Director, Maeve Elise Brown to learn more if you think you could benefit from: Affordable and fair credit acces, asset building and preservation, Support with homeowner’s problems like abusive mortgage servicing, difficult HOAs, foreclosure, or escrow, Fighting predatory lending of all kinds, Financial counseling, Free legal advice, Consumer workshops, Trainings and technical assistance for attorneys, government, counselors, social workers, and more, Representation in court for individuals in some cases, Support in building credit and managing debt during re-entry from the prison system,, and Managing student loan and other debt, To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Jul 31(2 events)
(All day): Adaptations Store Closed All Day(All day): Adaptations Store Closed All Day (All day) The Adaptations Store at LightHouse Headquarters will be closed all day on Tuesday, July 31st. 11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up –
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Aug 1(3 events)
Family Camp IIFamily Camp IIAug 1 – Aug 4 Family Camps are offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents with children ages 17 and under. The sessions are for immediate family members only. Camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, nature studies, parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show. 10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area. For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class – Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health. For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 2(2 events)
Family Camp IIFamily Camp IIAug 1 – Aug 4 Family Camps are offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents with children ages 17 and under. The sessions are for immediate family members only. Camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, nature studies, parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show. 10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Aug 3(1 event)
Family Camp IIFamily Camp IIAug 1 – Aug 4 Family Camps are offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents with children ages 17 and under. The sessions are for immediate family members only. Camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, nature studies, parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show. |
Aug 4(1 event)
Family Camp IIFamily Camp IIAug 1 – Aug 4 Family Camps are offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents with children ages 17 and under. The sessions are for immediate family members only. Camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, nature studies, parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show. |
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Aug 5(1 event)
2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up – Looking to get outside, be active, and meet new friends? Come join our new Summer Walking Meet-up! Throughout the summer, we will be going on regular walks in the San Francisco Bay Area. All fitness levels are welcome and we hope to see you there! Location: June: The Ferry Building, July: The Ferry Building, August: Students' Choice |
Aug 6(2 events)
(All day): Adaptations Store Closed Until 12pm Today(All day): Adaptations Store Closed Until 12pm Today (All day) The Adaptations Store will be closed until 12:00pm today. It will be open today from 12:00-5:00pm. (All day): EHC Music Camp(All day): EHC Music Camp (All day)
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Aug 7(2 events)
(All day): EHC Music Camp(All day): EHC Music Camp (All day)
11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up –
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Aug 8(3 events)
(All day): EHC Music Camp(All day): EHC Music Camp (All day)
10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area. For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class – Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health. For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 9(3 events)
(All day): EHC Music Camp(All day): EHC Music Camp (All day)
10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later10:00 am: Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later –
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Aug 10(1 event)
(All day): EHC Music Camp(All day): EHC Music Camp (All day)
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Aug 11(2 events)
(All day): EHC Music Camp(All day): EHC Music Camp (All day)
4:00 pm: Summer Music BBQ4:00 pm: Summer Music BBQ – On August 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. come celebrate the talented Enchanted Hills Camp student musicians with an afternoon of music, food and fun! Enjoy songs written and performed by our campers on guitar, drums and piano. We'll be barbecuing and giving tours of the campgrounds at our final concert of the summer. This year’s concert will be on the lawn as we rebuild portions of camp after damage due to the October 2017 fires in Napa, which included damage to our beloved Redwood Grove Theater. We’ll have a barbecue and other food on the lawn. The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Summer Music BBQ also serves as a fundraiser to rebuild what was lost in the fire, with suggested donations of $20 for adults and $10 for children. Donations to support this camp and future Summer Music BBQs are appreciated. Help us out and invite your friends on Facebook! Get your tickets here. Questions? Email Tony Fletcher at tfletcher@lighthouse-sf.org. EHC Address: 3410 Mt Veeder Rd, Napa, CA 94558 |
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Aug 12(2 events)
(All day): EHC Music Camp(All day): EHC Music Camp (All day)
2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up – Looking to get outside, be active, and meet new friends? Come join our new Summer Walking Meet-up! Throughout the summer, we will be going on regular walks in the San Francisco Bay Area. All fitness levels are welcome and we hope to see you there! Location: June: The Ferry Building, July: The Ferry Building, August: Students' Choice |
Aug 13(1 event)
1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Bryan Bashin, LightHouse CEO1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Bryan Bashin, LightHouse CEO – August 13, 1-2 PM It’s been a wild 8-year ride since Bryan Bashin joined the LightHouse team as CEO. Most notably, he has presided over the complex task of steering the LightHouse ship into our new headquarters on Market Street with the generous support of the bequest made by Donald Sirkin. The LightHouse just keeps growing and innovating, from partnerships with the creative tech minds of Silicon Valley to granting tens of thousands of dollars in awards to blind ambition via the Holman Prize. Bryan will join us to share an update from the corner office and perhaps share some insight on the course ahead as the LightHouse moves forward. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Aug 14(2 events)
10:00 am: Braille Lab10:00 am: Braille Lab – The Lighthouse offers a Braille Lab every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12 PM at 1155 Market Street. San Francisco. The Braille Lab will be open for different levels of Braille users, for someone wanting to explore if Braille is right for them to those who have been using Braille for a while. These Braille sessions will involve fun, hands-on training with practical applications that are beneficial for daily living activities at home, school and in the work place. Each month will focus on specific Braille skills. The Braille Lab is free to persons 55 years and older and $40 per month to those under 55. Materials will be provided to use in each class (Perkins Brailler, slates, paper, labeling aides and practice materials). Please let us know (via email or phone contact) which topics listed below you want to learn. We will put together a monthly schedule based on your feedback.
For more detail or further inquiries please contact: 11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up –
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Aug 15(2 events)
10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area. For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class – Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health. For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 16(3 events)
10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later10:00 am: Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later –
6:00 pm: 30% & Growing: San Francisco6:00 pm: 30% & Growing: San Francisco – 30% & Growing Thursday, August 16, 6-8 PM Rosamunde Sausage Grill 2832 Mission St., San Francisco Savory sausages and suds for this summer soiree—your LightHouse crew will be lurking in the Mission this month. These are no carnival sausages, my friend, Rosamunde throws down only the most moral of meat—grass fed, free range, no hormones, antibiotics, or preservatives. The curated beer menu is updated weekly with a selection of quality craft beers. Now all you need is some awesome company to share the experience with, and your 30% crew has you covered. RSVPs greatly appreciated to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Aug 17(1 event)
4:00 pm: Dinner and Bingo4:00 pm: Dinner and Bingo – Dinner and Bingo Enjoy a community dinner and lots of rollicking bingo fun on the third Friday of each month at the LightHouse. RSVP by noon on the Tuesday prior and $7 covers your dinner (RSVP later or not at all and your dinner is $10). Braille and large print bingo cards make bingo accessible for everyone. Bring a handful or two of coins for small-change competitiveness … we play a couple of nickel games, several dimes games, and after dessert, one quarter gets you three games – good company – good food – good fun! To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Aug 18(1 event)
1:00 pm: 2018 Annual Whitewater Rafting Trip and Campout1:00 pm: 2018 Annual Whitewater Rafting Trip and Campout – LightHouse’s Community Services department invites youth and adults ages 14 and up to join us for an exciting rafting and camping experience with our friends from Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). Our overnight adventure begins at the LightHouse in San Francisco on the afternoon of Saturday, August 18 and will take us to the South Fork of the American River where we will spend the night in the woods at the ETC River Camp before a full day of whitewater rafting on Sunday. After our aquatic adventure wraps up, we will head back to LightHouse Headquarters Sunday evening.
Who: Youth and adults who are blind or have low vision, ages 14 and up
What: Whitewater rafting and overnight campout
When: Depart 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18th and return 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 19th
Where: South Fork of the American River at ETC’s Overnight Camp
Transportation: Round trip transportation will be provided from the LightHouse to the campsite for those that RSVP.
Cost: The cost of the trip is $120.00 per person and includes river rafting experience, overnight camping costs, food and round trip transportation from San Francisco to the ETC campsite.
RSVP: Please note that space is limited and ALL payments and necessary paperwork before your trip spot is confirmed. Send an email to youth@lighthouse-sf.org to RSVP.
Deadline to sign up: by Friday, August 10th.
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Aug 19(2 events)
1:00 pm: 2018 Annual Whitewater Rafting Trip and Campout1:00 pm: 2018 Annual Whitewater Rafting Trip and Campout – LightHouse’s Community Services department invites youth and adults ages 14 and up to join us for an exciting rafting and camping experience with our friends from Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). Our overnight adventure begins at the LightHouse in San Francisco on the afternoon of Saturday, August 18 and will take us to the South Fork of the American River where we will spend the night in the woods at the ETC River Camp before a full day of whitewater rafting on Sunday. After our aquatic adventure wraps up, we will head back to LightHouse Headquarters Sunday evening.
Who: Youth and adults who are blind or have low vision, ages 14 and up
What: Whitewater rafting and overnight campout
When: Depart 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18th and return 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 19th
Where: South Fork of the American River at ETC’s Overnight Camp
Transportation: Round trip transportation will be provided from the LightHouse to the campsite for those that RSVP.
Cost: The cost of the trip is $120.00 per person and includes river rafting experience, overnight camping costs, food and round trip transportation from San Francisco to the ETC campsite.
RSVP: Please note that space is limited and ALL payments and necessary paperwork before your trip spot is confirmed. Send an email to youth@lighthouse-sf.org to RSVP.
Deadline to sign up: by Friday, August 10th.
2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up – Looking to get outside, be active, and meet new friends? Come join our new Summer Walking Meet-up! Throughout the summer, we will be going on regular walks in the San Francisco Bay Area. All fitness levels are welcome and we hope to see you there! Location: June: The Ferry Building, July: The Ferry Building, August: Students' Choice |
Aug 20(1 event)
1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Mia Grigg, Find Human Connection Through the Friendship Line1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Mia Grigg, Find Human Connection Through the Friendship Line – Guest Speaker Series: Mia Grigg, Find Human Connection Through the Friendship Line Monday, August 20, 1-2 PM 45 years ago, Dr. Patrick Arbore of the Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief Related Services founded the Friendship Line. The Friendship Line is a 24 hour, toll-free warmline and suicide hotline for older and/or disabled adults. In addition to receiving inbound calls, volunteers make daily outbound calls to provide crisis intervention, reassurance, emotional support, and well-being check-ins, providing support to those who may be physically or socially isolated, lonely, depressed, have suicide ideations, or just needs a lot of attention and reassurance. Today, volunteers make and receive 12,000 calls per month and Friendship Line Director Mia Grigg will join us to share more about this free, valuable, and long-standing San Francisco resource, how to receive services, become a volunteer, or share the service with someone who might benefit from human connection, as Dr. Arbore said, “Human connections are what bind us to life.” To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Aug 21(2 events)
11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up –
6:00 pm: Totally Essential: DIY Fresh Linen Sprays6:00 pm: Totally Essential: DIY Fresh Linen Sprays – Come and join us for a beautiful evening of self-care and bliss! You will learn all about the amazing properties of essential oils and how to use them in your everyday life to improve your overall health and well-being, all while being surrounded by friends in a warm, fun environment. This month, we will be making our own Fresh Linen Sprays to keep your home smelling fresh and clean! Light refreshments will be served. Workshop is $10, pay at the door. RSVP by August 17th by emailing asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 22(2 events)
10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area. For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class – Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health. For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Aug 23(1 event)
10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Aug 24(1 event)
(All day): Taking it to New Heights Health and Wellness Retreat(All day): Taking it to New Heights Health and Wellness Retreat (All day)
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Aug 25(2 events)
(All day): Taking it to New Heights Health and Wellness Retreat(All day): Taking it to New Heights Health and Wellness Retreat (All day)
2:00 pm: Yoga Workshop: Lift You Up! An Introduction to Acro Yoga2:00 pm: Yoga Workshop: Lift You Up! An Introduction to Acro Yoga – AcroYoga is a blend of partnered acrobatics, Thai massage, and yoga. It builds a practice of understanding, communication, and trust between the base, flier, and spotters.
This workshop will provide a safe and supportive space to learn how to effectively communicate with others. You can expect a proper warm-up with partnered stretching, followed by guided technique instruction, and concluding with a brief cool down. You'll learn to trust your own body and the community of friends around you in a fun and friendly environment. Prepare to create postures you never thought possible! RSVP by sending an email to asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling (415)-694-7353. All levels are welcome.
This yoga workshop recurs on the 4th Saturday of every month with a different topic. |
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Aug 26(2 events)
(All day): Taking it to New Heights Health and Wellness Retreat(All day): Taking it to New Heights Health and Wellness Retreat (All day)
2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up2:00 pm: Summer Walking Meet-Up – Looking to get outside, be active, and meet new friends? Come join our new Summer Walking Meet-up! Throughout the summer, we will be going on regular walks in the San Francisco Bay Area. All fitness levels are welcome and we hope to see you there! Location: June: The Ferry Building, July: The Ferry Building, August: Students' Choice |
Aug 27
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Aug 28(2 events)
11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up11:00 am: Summer Walking Meet-Up –
1:00 pm: Mac vs. PC With a Screen Reader: Switching Between Operating Systems1:00 pm: Mac vs. PC With a Screen Reader: Switching Between Operating Systems – Switching between Macs and PCs can be daunting. In this introductory workshop, you will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using a Mac, from the built-in screen reader, to the touch bar that’s included on the MacBook Pro, to the similarities between gestures on Mac’s trackpad and an iPhone running VoiceOver. This workshop is for you if you’re a screen reader user considering a Mac, or already own a Mac and want to explore using VoiceOver. To RSVP, contact Megan Borella by emailing MBorella@lighthouse-sf.org or calling 415-694-7664. |
Aug 29(3 events)
10:00 am: Meditation10:00 am: Meditation – Join Jeffrey Schneider, outreach and volunteer coordinator at the Zen Center, for a mid-morning meditation session. San Francisco Zen Center is a network of affiliated Sōtō Zen practice and retreat centers in the San Francisco Bay area. For more information contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class11:00 am: Chair Fitness Class – Chair Fitness is a low-impact exercise class that will leave you feeling energized, sculpted, toned, and closer to your goal of immaculate overall health. For more information, contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. 8:00 pm: Superfest Showcase8:00 pm: Superfest Showcase –
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Aug 30(1 event)
10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
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The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.
The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!
