LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
The week's events
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Jun 13(2 events) 6:00 pm: Author: Sara Nović On Writing and Connecting with the Deaf Community (online) – This event is hosted the San Francisco Public Library. Sara Nović will discuss her book True Biz, a novel that follows a year of change for a teacher and her students at a boarding school for the Deaf, with a Q&A to follow. She holds an MFA from Columbia University in fiction and literary translation. Her first novel, Girl at War, won the American Library Association’s Alex Award and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. She is an instructor of Deaf Studies and creative writing. She lives in Pennsylvania. This program will be in American Sign Language and an interpreter and captioning services will be provided. Register for Sara Nović On Writing and Connecting with the Deaf Community. 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) – The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour To RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375. |
Jun 14(1 event) 6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Jun 15(1 event) (All day): Enchanted Hills Camp Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL (All day) Family Camp is designed for families with blind children ages 17 and under, and blind parents with children ages 17 and under. In addition to quintessential camp activities, this camp offers parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show. Please Note: This session has been filled. If you are interested in attending Family Camp, please see Family Camp II from Wednesday, August 2 – Saturday, August 5. |
Jun 16(1 event) (All day): Enchanted Hills Camp Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL (All day) Family Camp is designed for families with blind children ages 17 and under, and blind parents with children ages 17 and under. In addition to quintessential camp activities, this camp offers parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show. Please Note: This session has been filled. If you are interested in attending Family Camp, please see Family Camp II from Wednesday, August 2 – Saturday, August 5. |
Jun 17(3 events) (All day): Enchanted Hills Camp Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL (All day) Family Camp is designed for families with blind children ages 17 and under, and blind parents with children ages 17 and under. In addition to quintessential camp activities, this camp offers parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show. Please Note: This session has been filled. If you are interested in attending Family Camp, please see Family Camp II from Wednesday, August 2 – Saturday, August 5. 10:00 am: BART Book Club: Train Read-In (in-person) – BART is starting a book club! The first book is Hua Hsu’s Stay True, a bracing coming-of-age story set in 1990s Berkeley. BART riders will gather for a train read-in that starts at Rockridge Station and end at Glen Park Station. They'll gather in the first car of the train to meet fellow riders, discuss the book, and read together. Expect BART and book-themed giveaways! Getting the BookIf you are signed up for the National Library Service, Braille and Audio Reading Download has an audio version of the book at number DB 110669. For a digital cartage version of the book, or to sign up for the National Library service, which provides audio and braille books to print disabled readers, San Francisco residents should contact e Talking Books and Braille Center and Bay Area residents outside of San Francisco should contact the Braille and Talking Books Library. You can also get a print, audio or ebook version of the book from your local library. If you'd like to purchase the book, BART has partnered the following independent Bay Area books to offer a 20% discount. The nearest BART station for each bookstore is listed.
10:30 am: California Council for the Blind San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid) – The California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter holds its monthly meetings on the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All are welcome. If you are joining in person, the meeting will be held at LightHouse San Francisco, at 1155 Market St. RSVP to Vita Zavoli, vzavoli@gmail.com or 510-846-4080. |
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!
