LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in April 2024
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Mar 31
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Apr 1(1 event)
9:00 am: AARP Tax-Aide Program (in-person)9:00 am: AARP Tax-Aide Program (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 5 – April 11, 2024 and Wednesdays February 21 and 28 & March 13 and 27. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing the AARP Tax-Aide at LightHouse RSVP form. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we will only be completing 2023 tax returns in February). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648 or email info@lighthouse-sf.org |
Apr 2
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Apr 3(1 event)
7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online)7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online) – These fun-filled evenings will consist of Enchanted Hills Camp updates, songs, alumni check-ins and LightHouse information and resources. All are welcome to join. RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. |
Apr 4(2 events)
9:00 am: AARP Tax-Aide Program (in-person)9:00 am: AARP Tax-Aide Program (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 5 – April 11, 2024 and Wednesdays February 21 and 28 & March 13 and 27. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing the AARP Tax-Aide at LightHouse RSVP form. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we will only be completing 2023 tax returns in February). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648 or email info@lighthouse-sf.org 2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online) – Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you RSVP to Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 1-415-694-7670. |
Apr 5
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Apr 7
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Apr 8(1 event)
9:00 am: AARP Tax-Aide Program (in-person)9:00 am: AARP Tax-Aide Program (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 5 – April 11, 2024 and Wednesdays February 21 and 28 & March 13 and 27. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing the AARP Tax-Aide at LightHouse RSVP form. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we will only be completing 2023 tax returns in February). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648 or email info@lighthouse-sf.org |
Apr 9(2 events)
1:00 pm: Los Visionarios (in-person)1:00 pm: Los Visionarios (in-person) – This is a Spanish language social group that meets once a month on every 2nd Tuesday. Beginning, April 9, 2024 the group will alternate the meeting location between the San Francisco Public Library and LightHouse every other month. And feel free to stick around for the Spanish Book Club right after this at 2:00 pm. Please contact Esmeralda Soto 415-694-7323 or via e-mail at ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org for any additional information. Este es un grupo social de habla hispana que se reúne una vez al mes cada 2 martes. A partir del 9 de abril de 2024, el grupo alternará el lugar de reunión entre la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco y LightHouse. También si quieren acompañarnos para el club de libros será a las 2 PM después de Los Visionarios. Comuníquese con Esmeralda Soto al 415-694-7323 o por correo electrónico al ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org para cualquier información adicional 2:00 pm: Spanish Book Club (in-person)2:00 pm: Spanish Book Club (in-person) – This is a Spanish language book club that meets once a month on every 2nd Tuesday. Beginning, April 9, 2024 the group will alternate the meeting location between the San Francisco Public Library and LightHouse. If you’re available, you can also join us for Los Visionarios, the Spanish language social group that meets in the same place just before this at 1:00 pm. Please contact Esmeralda Soto 415-694-7323 or via e-mail at ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org for any additional information Este es un club de lectura en español que se reúne una vez al mes cada 2º martes. A partir del 9 de abril de 2024, el grupo alternará el lugar de reunión entre la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco y LightHouse. Si están disponibles por favor de acompañarnos para el grupo social de Los Visionarios aquí mismo a las 1 PM Comuníquese con Esmeralda Soto al 415-694-7323 o por correo electrónico al ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org para cualquier información adicional |
Apr 10
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Apr 11(1 event)
9:00 am: AARP Tax-Aide Program (in-person)9:00 am: AARP Tax-Aide Program (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 5 – April 11, 2024 and Wednesdays February 21 and 28 & March 13 and 27. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing the AARP Tax-Aide at LightHouse RSVP form. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we will only be completing 2023 tax returns in February). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648 or email info@lighthouse-sf.org |
Apr 12
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Apr 16
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Apr 17
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Apr 18(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online) – Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you RSVP to Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 1-415-694-7670. |
Apr 19(1 event)
6:00 pm: 30% and Growing (in-person)6:00 pm: 30% and Growing (in-person) – Join us back in the city as 30% and Growing stops by Azucar Lounge at 299 9th St. in San Francisco, for Latin food and drinks. Come out and enjoy camaraderie with other blind and low vision people who are in different stages of their career. Azucar Lounge is a few blocks from Lighthouse headquarters, and we will be walking over as a group for anyone who would like to join. RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. |
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Apr 30
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May 1(2 events)
3:00 pm: LightHouse + Vision Zero: Pedestrian Safety Forum (hybrid)3:00 pm: LightHouse + Vision Zero: Pedestrian Safety Forum (hybrid) – LightHouse is proud to once again partner with Vision Zero SF to bring our community another public forum! On Wednesday, May 1, we are continuing our insightful conversations around pedestrian safety. What does an ideal pedestrian-friendly city or community space look like? How can accessibility and inclusion for people who are visually impaired play a key factor in urban planning? We’ll be discussing the accessible measures San Francisco and other cities around the world are implementing to increase pedestrian safety, as well as dream designs for optimal pedestrian safe zones, neighborhoods, and city centers. Join us and be part of this engaging and informational dialogue! What: LightHouse + Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Forum When: Wednesday, May 1, 3:00 – 4:30 PM Pacific Time Where: In person at the LightHouse HQ, 1155 Market Street, SF, 10th Floor or Virtually RSVP: To register, please complete this form Please Note: For those choosing to attend the forum virtually, a link to access the forum will be sent via email on Tuesday, April 30. If you plan on participating virtually, please be sure to include the correct email address you wish to be contacted at in the RSVP form. For those attending in person, please arrive promptly at 3:00 PM. Light refreshments will be provided. Forum Panelists This forum is made possible by generous funding from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation and the City and County of San Francisco. 7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire with Guest Bob Wilson (online)7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire with Guest Bob Wilson (online) – Singer, guitarist Bob Wilson from Pleasant Hill, CA will share stories of attending Enchanted Hills in the 1950's including the very first summer camp opened in 1950. Bob also had the opportunity to attend camping programs with Rose Resnick and Nina Brandt before Enchanted Hills Camp was opened. Please join us for this exciting evening of residential camping history. RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. |
May 2(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online) – Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you RSVP to Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 1-415-694-7670. |
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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!