Calendar - LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

LightHouse offices are closed for in-person services through April 5, 2021. Check the calendar below for our offering of online classes.

2021 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition applications are now open.

March 2021
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Feb 28	Mar 1	Mar 2	Mar 3	Mar 4	Mar 5 1:00 pm: Holman Prize Live Q & A 1:00 pm: Holman Prize Live Q & A Mar 5 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Do you have a bud of an idea you are thinking of submitting as a Holman Prize entry but you're not sure where to start? Are you wondering what makes a good 90-second Holman Prize YouTube video? Have you read through the Frequently Asked Questions but still have more? Join two past Holman Prize winners to find out what they did to win their Holman Prize year. Come along and talk to the team about the ways in which LightHouse can help you make your ambition in to a reality even during a pandemic. To RSVP and for Zoom meeting information, email holman@lighthouse-sf.org. More about Holman Prize Live Q & A	Mar 6
Mar 7	Mar 8	Mar 9 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) Mar 9 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired The 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: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Connections, a semi-structured time to get to know chapter members 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter Meeting To RSVP, contact Christina Daniels at ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com. *Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse. Read more: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) More about National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)	Mar 10	Mar 11	Mar 12	Mar 13
Mar 14	Mar 15	Mar 16	Mar 17 3:00 pm: Wildlife of the San Francisco Bay and Shorelines 3:00 pm: Wildlife of the San Francisco Bay and Shorelines Mar 17 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Map Zoom Join East Bay Regional Park Naturalist Michael Charnofsky for a virtual tour of the wildlife of the San Francisco Bay and shorelines: Although the SF Bay is much different now than 200 years ago, it is still home to a fascinating array of wildlife big and small. RSVP to JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org. More about Wildlife of the San Francisco Bay and Shorelines	Mar 18	Mar 19 5:00 pm: Community Bingo Goes Virtual 5:00 pm: Community Bingo Goes Virtual Mar 19 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 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. More about Community Bingo Goes Virtual	Mar 20 10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter monthly meeting 10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter monthly meeting Mar 20 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Map Zoom The San Francisco chapter of the California Council of the Blind holds its monthly meetings on Zoom on the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. To RSVP, contact Frank Welte by phone at 510-541-1442 or via email at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com. All are welcome!! More about CCB San Francisco Chapter monthly meeting
Mar 21	Mar 22	Mar 23	Mar 24	Mar 25	Mar 26 1:00 pm: Holman Prize Live Q & A 1:00 pm: Holman Prize Live Q & A Mar 26 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Map Zoom Do you have a bud of an idea you are thinking of submitting to the Holman Prize but you're not sure where to start? Are you wondering what makes a good 90 second Holman Prize YouTube video? Have you read through the Frequently Asked Questions but still have more? Join two past Holman Prize winners to find out what they did to win their Holman Prize year. Come along and talk to the team about the ways in which LightHouse can help you make your ambition in to a reality even during a pandemic. To RSVP and for Zoom meeting information, email holman@lighthouse-sf.org More about Holman Prize Live Q & A 4:00 pm: Una tarde de Orientación y Movilidad con Robert Alminana 4:00 pm: Una tarde de Orientación y Movilidad con Robert Alminana Mar 26 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Una tarde de Orientación y Movilidad con Robert Alminana (An after of Orientation and Mobility with Robert Alminana) Cuándo: marzo 26, 2021 Dónde: por Zoom. Se puede agregar usando su teléfono, tableta, o computadora. Acompañennos para nuestra reunión de marzo donde nuestro invitado será Robert Alminana, especialista de Orientación y Movilidad. “orientación se refiere a la habilidad de uno de saber dónde estás y adonde quiere ir, ... movilidad se refiere a la habilidad que tiene uno de moverse con confianza, seguridad, Y éxito.” Vengan a aprender estrategias nuevas y informarse sobre los diferentes recursos que los pueden ayudar a comenzar, o continuar, Su habilidad para navegar. Inviten a sus amigos, traigan sus preguntas, y pasense una tarde llena de buena conversación e información. Con preguntas o para registrarse, por favor contacten ah Esmeralda Soto Esoto@lighthouse-sf.org (415)694-7323 por favor regístrense antes de las 12 de la tarde el jueves 25 de marzo When: Friday March 26, 2021 Where: Via Zoom. You can join Zoom by using a phone, tablet, or computer. Join us for March’s installment of LightHouse’s Spanish speaker series, where we’ll be joined by Orientation and Mobility specialist Robert Alminana. “Orientation refers to the ability to know where you are and where you want to go, … mobility refers to the ability to move safely, efficiently and effectively from one place to another.” Come learn new strategies and find new resources to start, or increase, your navigation skills. Invite a friend, bring your questions, and spend a Friday evening with some good and informative conversation! If you have questions or Would like to RSVP, contact Esmeralda Soto at esoto@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)694-7323 Please RSVP by March 25 at 12:00 PM More about Una tarde de Orientación y Movilidad con Robert Alminana	Mar 27 2:00 pm: Celebration of Sergio Lopez-Hernandez Life 2:00 pm: Celebration of Sergio Lopez-Hernandez Life Mar 27 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Map Zoom Former LightHouse and Enchanted Hills Camp staff member, Sergio Lopez-Hernandez passed away suddenly on January 18, 2021. Although we are still overcoming the shock of this loss, we feel the need for healing. The LightHouse/Enchanted Hills Camp community would like to invite you to please join friends and family for a celebration of the life of our dear friend Sergio Lopez-Hernandez. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 27, 2021 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Celebration of Sergio Lopez-Hernandez’s life Please click the link below to join the webinar. Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,98039507620# or +12532158782,,98039507620# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 980 3950 7620 International numbers available here. More about Celebration of Sergio Lopez-Hernandez Life
Mar 28	Mar 29	Mar 30	Mar 31	Apr 1	Apr 2	Apr 3

The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling (415)694-7325.
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