LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in November 2022
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Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse SF (in-person)
Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse SF (in-person)
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Nov 1This event takes places at LightHouse headquarters at 1155 Market, San Francisco
All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot.
If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320.
Appointments are preferred but not required.
The General Election will include:
- 7 ballot provisions
- 7 Ballot Propositions
- Statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member
- Supreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections
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Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance in San Rafael (in-person)
Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance in San Rafael (in-person)
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Nov 2This event takes places at the Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus at 930 Tamalpais Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901.
All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot.
If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320.
Appointments are preferred but not required.
The General Election will include:
- 7 ballot provisions
- 7 Ballot Propositions
- Statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member
- Supreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Nov 2Bay Area Outreach Recreational Programs is once again hosting BORP Goalball Practice every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley. Practice is open to all, no experience necessary. Whether you’re a goalball pro or new to the game, you now have the chance to get exercise and meet new people.
Created in 1946 as a way to help blind and low vision veterans rehabilitate, participants compete in teams of three, and try to throw a ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents' goal. If anyone playing the game has some level of vision, they wear a blindfold.
The practice is designed for all ages and experience levels and is free of charge. If you do not have your own goalball equipment, you’ll be provided with elbow pads, knee pads, and eyeshades.
For more details, please contact Brandon Young at brandon@borp.org. Please note: Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse East Bay (in-person)
Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse East Bay (in-person)
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Nov 3This event takes places at LightHouse East Bay at the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703.
All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot.
If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320.
Appointments are preferred but not required.
The General Election will include:
- 7 ballot provisions
- 7 Ballot Propositions
- Statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member
- Supreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections
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Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire (online)
Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire (online)
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Nov 5Join 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.
To register for the event and get the Zoom link for the virtual campfire, please contact Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
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Election Day (in-person)
Election Day (in-person)
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Nov 8Location: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco
On November 8, there is a general election and LightHouse will be hosting a polling location for any registered San Francisco voters. Complete your ballot at a location you know, we hope to see you vote in person on November 8th!
The last day to register to vote for the November 8 General Election is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you’d rather complete the ballot ahead of time and would like to request a volunteer to support, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415 – 694 – 7320.
The General Election will include:
- 7 ballot provisions
- 7 Ballot Propositions
- Statewide candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member
- Supreme Court Justices, as well as other local candidates and local measures.
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections
COVID-19 Bivalent Booster & Flu Shot Clinic (in-person)COVID-19 Bivalent Booster & Flu Shot Clinic (in-person)
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Nov 8In partnership with The San Francisco Department of Public Health, LightHouse is happy to once again provide a convenient space for the disability community to access Covid-19 boosters and flu shots.
The clinic takes place at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market St., 10th Floor. Everyone five years of age and older will be eligible to receive a booster if it has been at least three months since their last.
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain to provide broad protection against COVID-19 and a component of the Omicron variant to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant. For more info, please visit the FDA bivalent booster info page.
The flu shot will also be available on this day.
Appointments are not required but you can make one; this will also help expedite the check-in process. If you’d like to make an appointment, please email info@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-431-1481.
National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
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Nov 8The 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 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter MeetingTo RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375.
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Goalball with BORP (in-person)
Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Nov 9Bay Area Outreach Recreational Programs is once again hosting BORP Goalball Practice every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley. Practice is open to all, no experience necessary. Whether you’re a goalball pro or new to the game, you now have the chance to get exercise and meet new people.
Created in 1946 as a way to help blind and low vision veterans rehabilitate, participants compete in teams of three, and try to throw a ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents' goal. If anyone playing the game has some level of vision, they wear a blindfold.
The practice is designed for all ages and experience levels and is free of charge. If you do not have your own goalball equipment, you’ll be provided with elbow pads, knee pads, and eyeshades.
For more details, please contact Brandon Young at brandon@borp.org. Please note: Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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California Council of the Blind Chapter Meeting San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
California Council of the Blind Chapter Meeting San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
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Nov 19The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind meets on the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. All are invited to attend.
For more info, contact Vita Zavoli by at VZavoli@gmail.com or 510-846-4080.
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Meet You At The House (online)
Meet You At The House (online)
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Nov 23Pull up a comfy chair and join Community Outreach Specialist Sheri Albers in the LightHouse virtual living room to talk about all things LightHouse! Have you been experiencing changes in your vision that have been affecting your daily life, but did not know who to talk to? LightHouse in San Francisco may have the solutions you have been looking for. This is a safe place to bring the questions that you have been wanting to ask. As always, Raqi from the Adaptations Store will be on hand to let us know what is new in the world of low vision and blindness products.
To RSVP, contact Sheri Albers at 415-694-7331, or email salbers@lighthouse-sf.org.
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Nov 23Bay Area Outreach Recreational Programs is once again hosting BORP Goalball Practice every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley. Practice is open to all, no experience necessary. Whether you’re a goalball pro or new to the game, you now have the chance to get exercise and meet new people.
Created in 1946 as a way to help blind and low vision veterans rehabilitate, participants compete in teams of three, and try to throw a ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents' goal. If anyone playing the game has some level of vision, they wear a blindfold.
The practice is designed for all ages and experience levels and is free of charge. If you do not have your own goalball equipment, you’ll be provided with elbow pads, knee pads, and eyeshades.
For more details, please contact Brandon Young at brandon@borp.org. Please note: Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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!
