LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Events in November 2020
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Nov 1
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Nov 2
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Nov 3(1 event)
7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online)7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) – Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 4(1 event)
6:00 pm: Leap into Success Now! Opening the Door to Adult Life6:00 pm: Leap into Success Now! Opening the Door to Adult Life – Youth Employment Services (YES) Leap into Success Now! Opening the Door to Adult Life When: Wednesday, November 4 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Calling all middle and high school youth who are blind or have low vision and their families. Have you wondered what comes next after high school? Where can you get the accessible training and equipment for work, college, or essential living skills? Well wonder no more and attend a presentation from Disability Rights California (DRC) and the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) on how to get a head start on your future and build on your strengths. You can also learn about programs that may be available in collaboration with Department of Rehabilitation for your journey to adult life. There will be time after the presentation to speak with knowledgeable LightHouse staff and blind and low vision mentors regarding your individual situation. This is a unique opportunity to get all your questions from DOR and DRC answered including:
If you have any questions or would like to join us for the presentation, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist at akwong@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone or text at 415-484-8377. NOTE, RSVPs will need to be confirmed by Monday, November 2, and Zoom information will be distributed the morning of the presentation. |
Nov 5(1 event)
4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club – To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 6
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Nov 7(1 event)
7:00 pm: Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire7:00 pm: Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire – Join a fun-filled evening that will consist of all your favorite real campfire traditions, including camp’s traditional opening campfire ceremony rituals, special guest performances, and singalongs. Campfire attendees will also be informed of rebuild updates and all other camp related program offerings.
Registration by Friday, November 6 at 4:00 p.m.
For a Zoom link to the virtual campfire, please email Fall Campfire Series Saturday, October 3, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. |
Nov 8
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Nov 9(1 event)
7:00 pm: Monthly Mentor Mondays: Your Virtual Technology Toolbox7:00 pm: Monthly Mentor Mondays: Your Virtual Technology Toolbox – Second Monday of the month: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This fall, LightHouse’s Youth Program is excited to offer a new series for our youth that are blind or have low vision. In this new monthly series, Lighthouse staff will lead the panel of young blind leaders through a conversation about topics important to the success of youth. Each month will have new mentors sharing their thoughts, stories and advice about that month’s topic. Students that attend will also have ample time to ask questions to that month’s mentors. Topics of our monthly panel will include subjects such as advocacy, career exploration, social interaction, self-determination, accessible technology and recreation and leisure, with a focus on the additional challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has given all of us. Upcoming Topics October 12 - Your Virtual Technology Toolbox For our October Monthly Mentor Monday, youth will learn about all sorts of high and low-tech gear that that other blind and low vision youth use to be successful. Whether it’s a simple slate and stylus or a quick note, the latest braille display, or software that can help you access for class materials or things in other aspects of life. November 9: Making connections as a blind or low vision student If you have any questions or would like to RSVP to Monthly Mentor Mondays, please contact, Jamey Gump at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. RSVP by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each event. |
Nov 10(1 event)
7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online)7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) – Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 11
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Nov 12(3 events)
1:30 pm: Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions1:30 pm: Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions – Virtual Tours @Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions Jim reports that we will be reviewing some notable and very interesting pieces of ceramics and sculpture from the permanent collection at the Legion of Honor Museum. We’ll encounter ceramics from Ancient Greece and Rome, then move on to famous marble sculptures from the Renaissance and 18th century, and conclude with several bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin, whose work is at the heart of the Legion collection, including “The Thinker,” “The Kiss,” and “The Burghers of Calais. There will be time for your questions and comments following the tour. For Zoom access info, RSVP to Adult Program Manager Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 4:00 pm: Better Market Street Project Update (online)4:00 pm: Better Market Street Project Update (online) – The LightHouse is pleased to present an update via Zoom on the Better Market Street project, which has undergone some changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us at 4:00 pm Pacific on Thursday, November 12, to learn about the changes from representatives of San Francisco Public Works and the SFMTA. Notable developments include:
These changes mean that the sidewalks will only be for people walking and transit passengers no longer have to cross the bikeway to get to the sidewalk. Transit passengers will get to and from the center boarding islands at signalized crossings. Each of these issues will be discussed in further detail. We hope you can join us. RSVP to Scott Blanks: SBlanks@lighthouse-sf.org. 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club – To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 13
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Nov 14(1 event)
12:30 pm: Opening of the Enchanted Hills Camp Pool Bathhouse On Facebook Live12:30 pm: Opening of the Enchanted Hills Camp Pool Bathhouse On Facebook Live – Join us virtually on our Enchanted Hills Facebook page for a live event to watch the ribbon cutting of our new pool bathhouse built after the 2017 fires at Enchanted Hills Camp. We will have a virtual walk through with the architects and even some prizes. |
Nov 15
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Nov 16
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Nov 17(1 event)
7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online)7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) – Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 18(1 event)
4:00 pm: Family Yoga Class4:00 pm: Family Yoga Class – Family Yoga Class Join LightHouse Youth Program for our next family gathering. This time we will gather around the Zoom call for a virtual family Yoga class. It's Healthy Fun! Families of all ages build a foundation to breathe, move and relax together with proven practices that build healthy sustainable habits for happy successful futures. A big thank you goes to our mother and son teaching team Jack and Michele from ItsYogaKids for leading our yoga lesson and sharing their mission of creating a positive force in the world with healthy bodies, minds and hearts.) Who: families with at least one family member who is blind or has low vision family member (parent, guardian or child) If you are interested in signing up for the Family Yoga Class, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. |
Nov 19(1 event)
4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club – To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 20(2 events)
4:00 pm: Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat4:00 pm: Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat – Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat As the season fall rolls in and the days get colder and shorter it a great time to take a moment to appreciate and learn more about nature and gain a deeper connection to EHC and our community. To help our LightHouse students of all ages do this, Lighthouse Youth Program will be hosting our next installment of the Sensing the Season's nature education retreat. The weekend program will consist of three zoom-based classes over Friday, November 20th, and Saturday, November 21st. During which participants will be learning about how flora and fauna are affected by the onset of fall, learn about recent changes to the space so many of us love, and connect with our EHC friends. Who: LightHouse or EHC students of all ages If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Sensing the Seasons on Zoom, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. 5:00 pm: Community Bingo Goes Virtual5:00 pm: Community Bingo Goes Virtual – Bingo is back virtually, so break out those accessible bingo cards and enter our virtual game room for all that bingo fun with Enchanted Hills Camp volunteer Annalisa. Come for the bingo excitement, stay for the prize at the end. If you don't have cards, you can order them online at www.adaptations.org or by phone at 888-400-8933. A limited supply of accessible bingo cards are also available for free loan by contacting Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415.694.7618 where you can also direct your RSVP and request for Zoom access details. |
Nov 21(2 events)
10:00 am: Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat10:00 am: Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat – Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat As the season fall rolls in and the days get colder and shorter it a great time to take a moment to appreciate and learn more about nature and gain a deeper connection to EHC and our community. To help our LightHouse students of all ages do this, Lighthouse Youth Program will be hosting our next installment of the Sensing the Season's nature education retreat. The weekend program will consist of three zoom-based classes over Friday, November 20th, and Saturday, November 21st. During which participants will be learning about how flora and fauna are affected by the onset of fall, learn about recent changes to the space so many of us love, and connect with our EHC friends. Who: LightHouse or EHC students of all ages If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Sensing the Seasons on Zoom, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. 4:00 pm: Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat4:00 pm: Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat – Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: Fall Nature Education Retreat As the season fall rolls in and the days get colder and shorter it a great time to take a moment to appreciate and learn more about nature and gain a deeper connection to EHC and our community. To help our LightHouse students of all ages do this, Lighthouse Youth Program will be hosting our next installment of the Sensing the Season's nature education retreat. The weekend program will consist of three zoom-based classes over Friday, November 20th, and Saturday, November 21st. During which participants will be learning about how flora and fauna are affected by the onset of fall, learn about recent changes to the space so many of us love, and connect with our EHC friends. Who: LightHouse or EHC students of all ages If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Sensing the Seasons on Zoom, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Nov 22
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Nov 23
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Nov 24(1 event)
7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online)7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) – Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 25
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Nov 26(1 event)
4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club – To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
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Dec 1(2 events)
12:00 pm: An Insider's Look Into the Comcast Innovation Lab12:00 pm: An Insider's Look Into the Comcast Innovation Lab – Please join us for a conversation with a true pioneer in the accessibility field, Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of Accessibility for Comcast. Hosted by LightHouse for the Blind Senior Director of Programs, Scott Blanks and Erin Lauridsen, Director of Access Technology, participants can will hear about the numerous innovations Tom and his team have created. From the award winning Xfinity X1 Voice Guidance text-to-speech interface and the web-based Xfinity Adaptive Remote to implementing a dedicated support center specifically tailored for customers with disabilities, Tom and his team define the strategy to ensure current and future Comcast products and services include customers of all abilities. This is a unique opportunity to hear more about the Comcast Accessibility Lab, which provides an interactive atmosphere where accessibility features are at the forefront of everything the team does as they strive to find the next breakthrough for those with disabilities. RSVP Date: Please RSVP by November 20 To register for this event, visit the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-insiders-conversation-with-the-head-of-comcasts-accessibility-lab-tickets-128660028609 For more information, contact development@lighthouse-sf.org 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online)7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) – Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Dec 2
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Dec 3(1 event)
4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club – To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
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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!