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LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.

Events in April 2019

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Mar 31
Apr 1
Apr 2
Apr 3(1 event)

1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica

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Apr 3

Volunteer Jessica Phrogus joins us for a six-week series on the basics of working with clay to craft your very own works of functional and other art and pottery. We’ll provide the supplies, you just bring your imagination, creativity, and willingness to get a little hands-on and a little dirty. Jessica loves clay and the creative process of shaping art from our imagination and brings 30+ years’ experience teaching classes in the Bay Area. Stop by for one class or the whole series. There is no cost to participate. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Apr 8(1 event)

1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Leigh Cooper, All About Freewill.com

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Apr 8

Guest Speaker Series: Leigh Cooper, All About Freewill.com
Monday, April 8, 1-2 PM

A will is a legal document that spells out your wishes for after you’re gone. It’s something everyone should have, even if you don’t feel like you have an “estate” or something to pass on. LightHouse has partnered with a company to offer free will writing software to our community. FreeWill.com makes it easy to make a plan for your future and, if you choose, for the future of LightHouse. LightHouse grant writer Leigh Cooper will share the ins and outs of using the service and and field your questions. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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Apr 9
Apr 10(1 event)

1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica

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Apr 10

Volunteer Jessica Phrogus joins us for a six-week series on the basics of working with clay to craft your very own works of functional and other art and pottery. We’ll provide the supplies, you just bring your imagination, creativity, and willingness to get a little hands-on and a little dirty. Jessica loves clay and the creative process of shaping art from our imagination and brings 30+ years’ experience teaching classes in the Bay Area. Stop by for one class or the whole series. There is no cost to participate. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14(1 event)

6:00 am: Levi's Presidio 5K 10K run/walk

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Apr 14

On April 14, 2019, 3,500+ participants will run the 34th annual edition of the world’s most beautiful race. The Levi's Presidio 10 is a fun, family-oriented race in the Presidio of San Francisco offering runners either a 10 mile, 10 kilometer or 5 kilometer scenic course. Both the 10 mile and 10 kilometer courses take you over the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. Entertainment at the finish line expo on Crissy Field includes awards for age divisions, hot breakfast, adult beverages for the adults, and live music.

Proceeds of this run will go to benefit Enchanted Hills Camp!

Pre-Registration and Number Pickup Saturday: 4/13 10AM to 4PM The Sports Basement 610 Old Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94129
Race Day Registration and Number Pickup Sunday: 4/14 6AM to 8AM Crissy Field 610 Old Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94129
Race Day Start: Crissy Field 610 Old Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94129

For questions, contact Andrea Vecchione at LightHouse at 415-694-7311 or  avecchione@lighthouse-sf.org
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17(1 event)

1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica

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Apr 17

Volunteer Jessica Phrogus joins us for a six-week series on the basics of working with clay to craft your very own works of functional and other art and pottery. We’ll provide the supplies, you just bring your imagination, creativity, and willingness to get a little hands-on and a little dirty. Jessica loves clay and the creative process of shaping art from our imagination and brings 30+ years’ experience teaching classes in the Bay Area. Stop by for one class or the whole series. There is no cost to participate. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Apr 18(1 event)

11:00 am: Select the Right Tech

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Apr 18

If you are blind or visually impaired, finding the right piece of access technology can be a big, and sometimes daunting, undertaking. But knowing what options can meet your needs is the first step. Back by popular demand, the LightHouse Access Technology department is offering you a chance to see first hand the latest and greatest in access technology.

We've invited a variety of access technology vendors to come show you magnification, Braille displays, hand held devices, apps and more. You can browse the vendor tables, compare devices and ask questions. While you are here, chat with a Lighthouse technology specialist to get tips on selecting the right technology to meet your individual needs, and learn how you can receive training on your access technology at the LightHouse.

When: Thursday, April 18, 2019, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 1155 Market St 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103

For questions, or to RSVP, contact Shen Kuan, skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7312.

Note: LightHouse offers space for vendors to show their products to the blind community, but vendor participation in this event does not imply LightHouse endorsement.

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Apr 19
Apr 20(1 event)

(All day): Cycle for Sight

(All day)
Apr 20

For over a decade, Cycle for Sight & Rotary Ride for Veterans has been the preeminent Napa Valley community cycling event for both local Napa Valley residents and visitors alike. During this time, we have raised over two million dollars to support our primary beneficiaries – The Pathway Home program and Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind, as well as numerous other local charities. We’re proud to offer bike riding experiences for the beginner to the advanced, and everyone in between. Our post-ride festival features cuisine from Napa Valley restaurants, a bounty of Napa Valley wineries and micro-breweries, and live music from the band Pride & Joy. We have three ride courses: 15, 25 and 50 miles—something for every kind of cyclist. Festival-only passes are available for those not riding. Early-bird pricing is available through March 1st, 2019. 2019 will be yet another great day on the bike, with old friends and new, and in support of raising funds for those in need. We hope you will join us. To donate, register, or find out more information, visit the Cycle for Sight website.  If you are a Lighthouse student and would like to ride in Cycle for Sight, please contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthosue-sf.org or (415)-694-7353. No tandem bike or pilot is required, just a willingness to ride and have fun!

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Read more: Cycle for Sight

Apr 21
Apr 22(1 event)

1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Hiawatha Kendricks-Harris, Author

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Apr 22

Guest Speaker Series: Hiawatha Kendricks-Harris, Author
Monday, April 22, 1-2 PM
Hiawatha Kendricks-Harris, is an author whose interest in writing began at an early age. Her first experience in writing was making greeting cards & writing poetry for loved ones. The enjoyment for writing has been a journey which eventually led her to write “Inspired: The Umbrella of Inspirational PhrasesThat Will Launch You To New Heights In Your Life”. She hopes through her words she can touch the lives of others & inspire them to live life fully. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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Apr 23
Apr 24(1 event)

1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica

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Apr 24

Volunteer Jessica Phrogus joins us for a six-week series on the basics of working with clay to craft your very own works of functional and other art and pottery. We’ll provide the supplies, you just bring your imagination, creativity, and willingness to get a little hands-on and a little dirty. Jessica loves clay and the creative process of shaping art from our imagination and brings 30+ years’ experience teaching classes in the Bay Area. Stop by for one class or the whole series. There is no cost to participate. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Apr 25
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Apr 28
Apr 29(1 event)

1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: ROAR for Aging (Rad, Out and Ready for Aging)

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Apr 29

Guest Speaker Series: ROAR for Aging (Rad, Out and Ready for Aging)
Monday, April 29, 1-2 PM

SteppingStone Mission Creek in partnership with Openhouse has launched the 2nd in the country LGBTQ Adult Day Health Program. SteppingStone’s services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, social programs and a hot lunch, with door to door transportation services, and more! SteppingStone accepts VA insurance, Medi-cal, Medi-Medi, or private pay ($90/day). This program is made possible by a partnership between SteppingStone Adult Day Health Services and the San Francisco LGBT Center/Openhouse. We will be joined for this Guest Speaker event by D. Hilton, LGBTQ Project Manager at SteppingStone and Beck Epstein, Training Manager at the SF LGBT Center. For more information on eligibility or program services, to schedule a site visit or to enroll in ROAR for Aging, please contact D Hilton at dhilton@steppingstonehealth.org or call (510) 863-0359.

To RSVP for their visit to the LightHouse Guest Speaker Series, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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Apr 30
May 1
May 2
May 3(1 event)

12:00 pm: Giving Blood, Giving Life: Bay Area Blind Community's Day of Giving Blood Drive

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May 3

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
Join the LightHouse community in giving back by giving blood. To schedule your appointment or for more information visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: DayOfGiving or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, or have traveled in the past year, please call 1-866-236-3276. This event is co-sponsored by LightHouse for the Blind and Red Cross of America

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May 4

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.

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