LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Events in June 2024
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May 26(1 event)
(All day): LightHouse at KublaCon (in-person)(All day): LightHouse at KublaCon (in-person) (All day) Where: Hyatt Regency SFO Main Hotel @ 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010 What: KublaCon is dedicated to bringing people together from all walks of life to congregate in a magical place where games of every imaginable kind can be played as a joyous community. Why: Because tabletop games bring are a blast, and KublaCon has proudly partnered with LightHouse to bring light to the world of accessible games! More details to come! Register for your badge at kublacon.com. |
May 27(1 event)
(All day): LightHouse at KublaCon (in-person)(All day): LightHouse at KublaCon (in-person) (All day) Where: Hyatt Regency SFO Main Hotel @ 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010 What: KublaCon is dedicated to bringing people together from all walks of life to congregate in a magical place where games of every imaginable kind can be played as a joyous community. Why: Because tabletop games bring are a blast, and KublaCon has proudly partnered with LightHouse to bring light to the world of accessible games! More details to come! Register for your badge at kublacon.com. |
May 28
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May 30(1 event)
11:00 am: Create In Community (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community (in-person) – Enter a place of curiosity and discovery with likeminded people. Learn how to make both functional and fanciful things while acquiring new hacks to measure and manage materials with little or no sight. Experimentation, problem solving and good conversation pair nicely with found objects, clay, fun papers and other materials to create one of a kind, DIY items for fun and function. This month, May, let’s break out he air-dry clay and explore hand building techniques to create sculptures and vessels. No RSVPs needed. For questions, contact Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
May 31
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Jun 3(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP for The Business of Blindness online or to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
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Jun 6(3 events)
9:00 am: LightHouse & Xfinity Comcast Roundtable Discussion on Latest Accessibility Trends (in-person)9:00 am: LightHouse & Xfinity Comcast Roundtable Discussion on Latest Accessibility Trends (in-person) – Please join us for an opportunity to meet Tom Wlodkowski, VP of Accessibility at Comcast, during his visit to California. We'll be discussing the latest accessibility trends along with our efforts for greater digital inclusion and access with LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired – San Francisco. All Access Tech enthusiasts are welcome! Refreshments will be provided. When: Thursday, June 6, 9:00 am to 11:00 am This event is brought to you by Xfinity Comcast and LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 11:00 am: Mobile Make Art Activation with the Museum of Craft and Design (in-person)11:00 am: Mobile Make Art Activation with the Museum of Craft and Design (in-person) – The Museum of Craft and Design returns to LightHouse. Our Mobile Make Art Activation for June features a project inspired by LightHouse community art participants expressing a desire to show work in the community that expresses the diverse ways we seGe the world beyond the label of blindness. Join us to create a collage square using tactile materials that will be integrated into an interactive collaboration. You will also have the opportunity to share a bit of your story with MCD staff who will include it on the back of your piece, readable with a Pen Friend. The finished work will travel with the Make Art program throughout San Francisco where people of all ages and abilities will have the chance to experience it haptically and audibly. This is a great chance to be seen and heard in a unique way. We hope to generate at least nine squares. Please consider sharing your voice and your wisdom to help bring the project to life. RSVP to Maia Scott: MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
5:30 pm: LightHouse Board Meeting Open to the Public (online)5:30 pm: LightHouse Board Meeting Open to the Public (online) – Members of the public are invited to attend the Thursday, June 6, meeting of the Board of Directors of San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This meeting will be a virtual meeting held via Zoom and runs from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Pacific. 30 minutes will be reserved for public comment, and members of the public will have up to three minutes to comment. If you would like to reserve a slot to speak, please complete the LightHouse Public Comment and RSVP Sign Up form. Please submit your RSVP as far in advance as possible. RSVPs and requests to speak must be received before noon Pacific on Wednesday, Jun 5, to be included in the agenda. If you would like to attend the virtual meeting, please fill out the LightHouse Public Comment and RSVP Sign Up form. Whether you plan to have a public comment or not, you will need to fill out this form to get the Zoom info. Zoom information will be emailed to you closer to the date of the board meeting. |
Jun 7
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Jun 9(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is full. DeafBlind Camp is for adults 18 years and older with both some visual impairment and deafness. One of the great attractions of the session is the free flow of communication using American Sign Language, tactile sign language, spoken English and amplified sound. |
Jun 10(3 events)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is full. DeafBlind Camp is for adults 18 years and older with both some visual impairment and deafness. One of the great attractions of the session is the free flow of communication using American Sign Language, tactile sign language, spoken English and amplified sound. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP for The Business of Blindness online or to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online) – LightHouse Visionaries provides blind and visually impaired people with a supportive and fun environment to develop public speaking and leadership skills, empowering us to enhance our personal and professional lives. Toastmasters is a place to develop skills of self-empowerment. It's a place to practice public speaking, improve communication, and build leadership skills. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. RSVP online for Toastmasters, or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Jun 11(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is full. DeafBlind Camp is for adults 18 years and older with both some visual impairment and deafness. One of the great attractions of the session is the free flow of communication using American Sign Language, tactile sign language, spoken English and amplified sound. |
Jun 12(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is full. DeafBlind Camp is for adults 18 years and older with both some visual impairment and deafness. One of the great attractions of the session is the free flow of communication using American Sign Language, tactile sign language, spoken English and amplified sound. |
Jun 13(2 events)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - DeafBlind Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is full. DeafBlind Camp is for adults 18 years and older with both some visual impairment and deafness. One of the great attractions of the session is the free flow of communication using American Sign Language, tactile sign language, spoken English and amplified sound. 11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person) – Join us in the 11th floor craft room at LightHouse San Francisco for an open studio to finish out your existing projects before Create in Community goes on hiatus until the start of August. We will finish painting air-dry projects, prep materials to take home and continue making cordage, fine-tune mixed media creations and decide what to take home. Join us to finish what you started or to have a look at what we have been creating. Send questions to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Jun 14(2 events)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Little Learners Family Camp (in-person)(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Little Learners Family Camp (in-person) (All day) LightHouse Little Learners camp is for Little Learner students and former students who are 2.5 through 6 years old and their families. Families will have the opportunity to connect with other Little Learner families while exploring outdoors, learning through play, sensory fun, and whole-family activities for all abilities. Due to demand, priority is given to first-time Little Learner campers. Families who are not eligible for Little Learner camp, or who have already attended twice, are encouraged to register for EHC Family Camps, which are open to all ages. If you are interested in Little Learners Family Camp, please fill out the Little Learners Family Camp RSVP form. Once it’s reviewed, if you are determined eligible, you will be sent the full Little Learners session application. If you are having questions, please email please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: Museum of Craft and Design: MakeArt Accessible Morning (in-person)10:00 am: Museum of Craft and Design: MakeArt Accessible Morning (in-person) – Location: Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third Street (on the T SF Muni line) Join the Museum of Craft and Design for an exclusive look – and feel – of their current exhibits, “Indie Folk” and "Mr. Roboto" Enjoy crafting with prompts and materials inspired by the exhibits, participate in discussions about select audio described works on display and touch art and artifacts from the exhibits. Bring a friend and enjoy a smaller museum space with a relaxed and supportive staff who are ready to help or talk about art. Ticket prices are between $0 and $5. Get tickets to the Museum of Craft and Design MakeArt Accessible Morning. Get more detailed information about happenings during the MakeArt Accessible Morning. After you purchase your tickets (or if you have questions), RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Jun 15(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Little Learners Family Camp (in-person)(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Little Learners Family Camp (in-person) (All day) LightHouse Little Learners camp is for Little Learner students and former students who are 2.5 through 6 years old and their families. Families will have the opportunity to connect with other Little Learner families while exploring outdoors, learning through play, sensory fun, and whole-family activities for all abilities. Due to demand, priority is given to first-time Little Learner campers. Families who are not eligible for Little Learner camp, or who have already attended twice, are encouraged to register for EHC Family Camps, which are open to all ages. If you are interested in Little Learners Family Camp, please fill out the Little Learners Family Camp RSVP form. Once it’s reviewed, if you are determined eligible, you will be sent the full Little Learners session application. If you are having questions, please email please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Jun 16(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Little Learners Family Camp (in-person)(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Little Learners Family Camp (in-person) (All day) LightHouse Little Learners camp is for Little Learner students and former students who are 2.5 through 6 years old and their families. Families will have the opportunity to connect with other Little Learner families while exploring outdoors, learning through play, sensory fun, and whole-family activities for all abilities. Due to demand, priority is given to first-time Little Learner campers. Families who are not eligible for Little Learner camp, or who have already attended twice, are encouraged to register for EHC Family Camps, which are open to all ages. If you are interested in Little Learners Family Camp, please fill out the Little Learners Family Camp RSVP form. Once it’s reviewed, if you are determined eligible, you will be sent the full Little Learners session application. If you are having questions, please email please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Jun 17(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP for The Business of Blindness online or to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Jun 18
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Jun 21(1 event)
6:00 pm: 30% and Growing (in-person)6:00 pm: 30% and Growing (in-person) – Where: Fieldwork Brewing, 1160 6th Street, Berkeley, 94710 The 30% and Growing crowd heads across the Bay Bridge and into West Berkeley this month, and will be gathering at Fieldwork Brewing. You can get to Fieldwork by catching the 72 bus outside of the El Cerrito Plaza Station and getting off at Harrison Street, or taking the 72R from one of the many BART stations it stops at and stopping at Gilman Street. If you would like to join us for part of the commute, we will be meeting folks outside the El Cerrito Plaza BART station at 5:20 PM, just let us know before the event! Hope to see you all there! Note: This restaurant is wheelchair accessible. RSVP: To Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328 |
Jun 22(1 event)
10:30 am: Community Drum Circle and Rain Stick Making (in-person)10:30 am: Community Drum Circle and Rain Stick Making (in-person) – Lighthouse San Francisco fitness room and craft room Circle up and make a joyous noise! Bring your favorite drum or sound-maker, and we will have others to loan. Everyone will have a chance to share out loud the rhythm of their heart and soul and invite the group to collaborate on creating a bold and bright soundscape forged by the wisdom of community. Following the drum circle, let’s take a break at noon for lunch (bring your own) as we ride the afterglow of drumming together and enjoy some gentle conversation. Then, let’s create rain sticks from tubes, chicken wire and found materials to create a softer, gentler sounding experience. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a lunch. At 2:30, you will leave the Lighthouse with a spring in your step and a rain stick in hand. RSVP to Maia Scott MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Jun 23
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Jun 24(2 events)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) Designed for active adults 21 years and older who are blind or visually impaired, adult campers enjoy quintessential camp activities as well as nighttime programs such as dancing to live music, casino night and a talent show. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP for The Business of Blindness online or to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Jun 25(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) Designed for active adults 21 years and older who are blind or visually impaired, adult campers enjoy quintessential camp activities as well as nighttime programs such as dancing to live music, casino night and a talent show. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. |
Jun 26(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) Designed for active adults 21 years and older who are blind or visually impaired, adult campers enjoy quintessential camp activities as well as nighttime programs such as dancing to live music, casino night and a talent show. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. |
Jun 27(2 events)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) Designed for active adults 21 years and older who are blind or visually impaired, adult campers enjoy quintessential camp activities as well as nighttime programs such as dancing to live music, casino night and a talent show. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. 2:00 pm: LightHouse Day (in person)2:00 pm: LightHouse Day (in person) – In June 2023, the City of San Francisco honored LightHouse with a Proclamation for our commitment to promoting independence, equity, and employment to the blind and low vision community. This year we are continuing the tradition by honoring another LightHouse enterprise, LightHouse ECO, with a LightHouse Day Declaration by the City of Alameda and reception to follow. Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024 |
Jun 28(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) Designed for active adults 21 years and older who are blind or visually impaired, adult campers enjoy quintessential camp activities as well as nighttime programs such as dancing to live music, casino night and a talent show. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. |
Jun 29(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Adult Camp Session (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) Designed for active adults 21 years and older who are blind or visually impaired, adult campers enjoy quintessential camp activities as well as nighttime programs such as dancing to live music, casino night and a talent show. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. |
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Jul 3(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents/guardians with children ages 17 and under. This session is intended for immediate family members only. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. |
Jul 4(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents/guardians with children ages 17 and under. This session is intended for immediate family members only. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. |
Jul 5(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents/guardians with children ages 17 and under. This session is intended for immediate family members only. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. |
Jul 6(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL**(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp - Family Camp I (in-person) **SESSION FULL** (All day) This session is offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents/guardians with children ages 17 and under. This session is intended for immediate family members only. If you are not able to complete an online application, please email ehc@lighthouse-sf.org for a paper application. We strongly encourage you to apply via our online application. Any payment sent to the lighthouse by mail must have the name of the camper. |
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!
