Events in February 2022
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Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
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Feb 4We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. After an awesome year of films, we are going to switch things up, and starting in the fall of 2021 the program is going to offer to options for the many ages of youth we work with. Our Friday evening series will be geared for teen and young adult as we watch the amazon series, Daredevil. Our weekly showing will start at 8:00 pm but we will have plenty of time after to connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends.
Who: Teen and young adult who are blind or are low vision
What: Audio description media club via Zoom
When: Fridays evenings in February @ 8:00 pm (excluding February 18th)
Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting
RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the programIf you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.
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Harry Potter Club
Harry Potter Club
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Feb 5Grab your wands, cauldrons, and your Harry Potter knowledge and join your LightHouse friends for our new student driven Harry Potter Club. This monthly gathering of happy Harry Potter enthusiast will gather during the afternoon of the first Saturday of each month for all sorts of Harry Potter awesomeness.
In 2021 the club met monthly to compare and contrast the original 7 books to the 8 movies. Starting in February 2022 the club will continue our exploration of the Harry Potter world by reading and watching the Fantastic Beasts series. The first two movies of this series will be hosted via zoom, however it is our hope that it will be safe to gather in person for the release of the third move is this series as it comes out in April.
February 5 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
March 5 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
April TBD - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of DumbledoreWho: Blind and low vision youth from all over. Families should be aware the Harry Potter Books are for youth that are at least in 5th or 6th grade, however a couple of the Harry Potter movies are rated PG-13 and may not be appropriate for all.
What: Harry Potter book and audio description movie club
When: 1:00 pm of the first Saturday of the month (see dates above)
Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting
RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program
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.LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired does not support discriminatory or hateful speech in any form. We stand by the LGBTQ+ community and all fans who found a home in the Harry Potter series and will work to provide a safe space for fans.
If you are interested in signing up for the Harry Potter Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. -
Knowledge Unbounded Astronomy Workshop
Knowledge Unbounded Astronomy Workshop
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Feb 8Have you ever wondered what the universe feels like? Have you ever wanted to touch galaxies, stars, and black holes? Through Knowledge Unbounded Astronomy Workshops led by Pranet Sharma, you’ll get to do just that! These workshops involve an in-depth, extensive—and most importantly, fun! —exploration of the universe and our place within it. We will be discussing topics ranging from the solar system and its mechanics to the detection of dark matter in extragalactic space to black holes!! Taught accessibly, these workshops synthesize innovative tactile models of the cosmos with auditory instruction. They further introduce advanced techniques of astrophysics research for the visually impaired. The workshops will conclude with a discussion of pathways into accessible careers in astrophysics, and an introduction to professional astrophysics work through Pranet’s experience in the field. Show out for a good time (and to get lost among the stars!)
Monthly Session Topics
- February: Exploration of the Solar System, of the different planets, and their relative sizes and distances
- March: Galactic astronomy, discussing galaxy morphology and evolution
- April: Extragalactic astronomy, cosmological models, future research into astrophysics (and how you can get involved!)
Who: LightHouse students of all ages
What: Half-hour to hour long discussion about astronomy lead by Pranet Sharma
When: Second Tuesday of the month @ 4:00 pm PST
Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting
RSVP: If you wish to RSVP for this series, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@LightHouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372College Spaces From Different PlacesCollege Spaces From Different Places
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Feb 8College Spaces From Different Places: From Classes to Extra-curriculars – Finding Identity and Intersectionality
When: Tuesday February 8, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
College Spaces is back with our first meeting of the new year, and this one is sure to be a great conversation! With all of the college experiences, new classes, new peers, and a plethora of clubs and activities to join, this time tends to bring about a lot of self-discovery and understanding. Jump into the chat as the College Spaces team explores topics such as identity, disability, and the various intersections that play a part in everyone’s experiences. Bring a friend, a snack, and a topic or two you’d like to bring to the table and be a part of this evening of informal conversation with friends!.
College Spaces from Different Places is a peer led student organization which cultivates connections and community for all undergraduate college students. College Spaces from Different Places is a group designed by and for low vision and blind students to have fun, build community, and share in our struggles and accomplishments. Many undergrads are currently missing out on forming social connections on their own college campus. Therefore, joining College Spaces from Different Places will give you an opportunity to come together with others from across the state. Leave your books and syllabi behind and join us!
If you have any questions or would like to be part of future College Spaces from Different Places gatherings, contact Daisy Soto at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328.
To learn more. Please RSVP by February 4, 2022 to receive the Zoom link.
NOTE: The Zoom link to join will be distributed the morning of the meetup. All blind/low vision college students are welcome, and you DO NOT need any authorizations from the DOR to join.
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Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
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Feb 11We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. After an awesome year of films, we are going to switch things up, and starting in the fall of 2021 the program is going to offer to options for the many ages of youth we work with. Our Friday evening series will be geared for teen and young adult as we watch the amazon series, Daredevil. Our weekly showing will start at 8:00 pm but we will have plenty of time after to connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends.
Who: Teen and young adult who are blind or are low vision
What: Audio description media club via Zoom
When: Fridays evenings in February @ 8:00 pm (excluding February 18th)
Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting
RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the programIf you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.
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Cooking Creates Community
Cooking Creates Community
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Feb 12Starting in the fall of 2021, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a new series called Cooking Creates Community. This monthly virtual cooking lesson and conversation will be led by LightHouse staff and a rotating guest mentor that is blind or low vision and who has a passion for cooking, baking or anything food related. This class will be a chance for blind and low vision students to learn some basic independent cooking skills at home from cool mentors that may have invaluable wisdom to share about questions students might have, all wile connecting with peers and deepening the connections to their blind and low vision communities both near and far.
Our Cooking Creates Community series will run between an hour and an hour and a half starting at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month. Those that sign-up for the program will be sent via email the list of equipment, supplies, recipes, and the Zoom link they will be using for the program. If students can sign up by the 4th of each month LightHouse will mail the ingredients for that month’s recipe to their home.
Recipe: Marshmallow Yams and Pineapple.
Who: Middle and High school students who are blind or have low vision
What: virtual cooking lesson and conversation led by blind and low vision mentors about how we get creative in the kitchen
When: Second Saturday of the month @ 1:00pm
Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting
RSVP: For students those that RSVP at least one week prior to the program gathering will receive in the mail cooking supplies for that month’s recipe.If you are interested in signing up for the Cooking Creates Community, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.
Polishing to Perfection (online)Polishing to Perfection (online)
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Feb 12During the last few years of teen session at EHC, our youth have been lucky to have a group of wood workers inspire our campers to take up the hobby. In order to encourage youth to further their excitement around this craft, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a monthly virtual wood polishing club. In addition to making space for EHC and LightHouse friends to connect while polishing wood into art, we will invite a woodworker who is blind or has low vision to join us and share their story and share wisdom with the next generation of artiest. Students that sign up for the program will receive the basic materials and equipment to get started with wood polishing. Those students that remain active in the program and improve their skill will become eligible for additional raw materials that they can turn into art or gifts for loved ones. The polishing party takes place on the second Saturday of the month at 7:00pm. Each gathering will have time dedicated to update others about their projects, learn a little about that month’s mentor, and most importantly have as much time as the evening will allow to hangout and polish with your blind and low vision friends.
Who: Teens and young adult students who are blind or low vision
What: Virtual gathering space for young wood workers to connect with their EHC friends and other blind and low vision woodworkers from all over
When: Second Saturday of the month at 7:00pm
Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting
Students who sign up for the program at least one week in advance will receive the basic materials and equipment to get started with wood polishing. Those students that remain active in the program and improve their skill will become eligible for additional raw materials that they can turn into art or gifts for loved ones. Each gathering will have time dedicated to update others about their projects, learn a little about that month’s mentor, and most importantly have as much time as the evening will allow to hangout and polish with your friends.
RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372.
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Virtual Bingo
Virtual Bingo
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Feb 18Please join our virtual game room for all that bingo fun with Enchanted Hills Camp Assistant Director and Community Service 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 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.
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Presidents' Day Holiday (LightHouse Closed)
Presidents' Day Holiday (LightHouse Closed)
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College Spaces Café: Game Night
College Spaces Café: Game Night
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Feb 24College Spaces Café: Game Night Edition
When: February 24 2022, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM
The start of a new semester is filled with busy and hectic days, so why not come spend an evening unwinding with the College Spaces crew? Join us for an evening of games and friendly competition, while catching up with friends. As always, we’ll have some time towards the end to hear all about everyone’s new classes and semesters!
With questions or To RSVP, contact Daisy at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.
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Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
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Feb 25We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. After an awesome year of films, we are going to switch things up, and starting in the fall of 2021 the program is going to offer to options for the many ages of youth we work with. Our Friday evening series will be geared for teen and young adult as we watch the amazon series, Daredevil. Our weekly showing will start at 8:00 pm but we will have plenty of time after to connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends.
Who: Teen and young adult who are blind or are low vision
What: Audio description media club via Zoom
When: Fridays evenings in February @ 8:00 pm (excluding February 18th)
Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting
RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the programIf you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.
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