LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in March 2024
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Feb 25
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Feb 26(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP online for Coffee with Mike or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 |
Feb 27(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: February 2024 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: February 2024 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. February 6: Updates from A.T.I.A. February 13: Explore Apple Wallet February 20: Budgeting Basics February 27: Peer-to-peer Payments |
Feb 28
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Feb 29(1 event)
11:00 am: Create In Community Art Classes (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Art Classes (in-person) – Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each moth while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert. During the month of February, let's create and paint tactile creations. Using found materials such as rope, cardboard and foam paired with bold and metallic paints, we will create works that are both haptically and visually engaging. As this will require multiple weeks to complete, please be prepared to attend regularly. No RSVPs needed. For questions, contact Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Mar 1(1 event)
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
Mar 2
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Mar 3
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Mar 4(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP online for Coffee with Mike or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 |
Mar 5(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. March 5: Make the Most of Screen Magnification RSVP online to Make the Most of Screen Magnification, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 12: Magnification on Mobile Devices RSVP online to Magnification on Mobile Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 19: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online to Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 26: Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products RSVP online to Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. |
Mar 6(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. |
Mar 7(3 events)
11:00 am: Museum of Craft & Design MAKE Art Activation (in-person)11:00 am: Museum of Craft & Design MAKE Art Activation (in-person) – Nearly every month, the Museum of Craft and Design brings their Mobile Make Art programming direct to Lighthouse HQ, at 1155 Market, 11th floor in San Francisco, featuring projects inspired by their latest exhibition on view at their Third Street museum and adapted for eyes-free crafting. This season, two new exhibits will be on view, including one exploring robot assisted art and artworks from the Pacific Northwest. Visit each month’s MAKE activation to discover a new project every time. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 1:30 pm: Art Experience Class – Sari Silk Cordage at Earle Baum Center (in-person)1:30 pm: Art Experience Class – Sari Silk Cordage at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – The class is designed to show us how to make cordage from sari silk strips; we will take home a necklace, bracelet, or ankle bracelet, or more. We will decorate our cordage with beads, silk tassels, or an ornament of our choice. Twist the silk strips and overlap. Easy! Fun! Beautiful! Materials cost: $20.00 per person. You may also pay it forward for another participant. Location: Classroom 3 on EBC campus Contact: Patricia 707-479-8321 to RSVP
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 by email to Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670 |
Mar 8(1 event)
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
Mar 9(1 event)
3:00 pm: Create a Sacred Space Toolkit: A Collaboration with Root Division (in-person)3:00 pm: Create a Sacred Space Toolkit: A Collaboration with Root Division (in-person) – Where: Lighthouse HQ, 1155 Market, San Francisco 11th floor craft room What makes space sacred for you? Is it a place for meditation, feeling a sense of love and belonging, a place that informs deep memory or a connection to the earth? Interdisciplinary artist and labyrinth facilitator Maia Scott will share some of her favorite art, writing and movement prompts to help you create a portable resource for opening or holding sacred space. You will take home a held meditation labyrinth and a book full of collected and shared ideas like; a middle fold altar, poems or invocations for setting intentions, movement mantra processes to embody your intention, plus additional ideas shared and generated by our creative circle. Afterward, walk around the block to Mission near seventh to experience Crip’d Ecologies, an art show exploring the juxtaposition of disability and environmental justice where Maia has an installation which includes elements created by Lighthouse students. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Mar 10
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Mar 11(4 events)
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person) – This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. Where: Course Description: Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch. Course Prerequisites: To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
How To RSVP: 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP online for Coffee with Mike or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 1:00 pm: Music and Poetry at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)1:00 pm: Music and Poetry at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – Music and Poetry Group is offered on the second and fourth Monday of the month. If you wish to have your favorite music, song, poem or an original work, presented at the group, celebrating all styles and eras, please submit your selection to Patricia 4 days prior to the group. We will ask for a brief introduction to your choice, we will all listen together with time for discussion. There is a $20.00 fee each month with payment due prior to the 2nd Monday of each month. Please register online or call our office at to register. Music and Poetry class at EBC is presented by Patricia Jefferson, Vision Rehabilitation Instructor, who has a lifelong passion for music and poetry. To RSVP, please contact Patricia at jefferson@earlebaum.org or 707-523-3222.
5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online) – LightHouse Visionaries provides blind and visually impaired people with a supportive and fun environment to develop public speaking and leadership skills, empowering us to enhance our personal and professional lives. Toastmasters is a place to develop skills of self-empowerment. It's a place to practice public speaking, improve communication, and build leadership skills. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. RSVP online for Toastmasters, or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Mar 12(2 events)
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person) – This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. Where: Course Description: Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch. Course Prerequisites: To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
How To RSVP: 2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. March 5: Make the Most of Screen Magnification RSVP online to Make the Most of Screen Magnification, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 12: Magnification on Mobile Devices RSVP online to Magnification on Mobile Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 19: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online to Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 26: Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products RSVP online to Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. |
Mar 13(1 event)
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person) – This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. Where: Course Description: Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch. Course Prerequisites: To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
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Mar 14(2 events)
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person) – This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. Where: Course Description: Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch. Course Prerequisites: To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
How To RSVP: 11:00 am: Create In Community Arts Classes (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Arts Classes (in-person) – Where: Lighthouse HQ, 1155 Market, San Francisco 11th floor craft room Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each month while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert. This March, we will create small but mighty as we make postcard sized and smaller art works to gift and trade through Free Little Art Galleries (FLAGs) in the Bay Area. This thriving art movement makes art accessible to many people but may be challenging for our community to access since the little galleries (much like the little libraries) are located randomly and spread out. A FLAG in Oakland will trade with us so we can experience the joy of gifting culture with like-minded strangers. RSVP not required. If it’s your first time or if you have questions, contact Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Mar 15(2 events)
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person) – This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. Where: Course Description: Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch. Course Prerequisites: To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
How To RSVP: 10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
Mar 16
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Mar 17
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Mar 18(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP online for Coffee with Mike or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 |
Mar 19(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. March 5: Make the Most of Screen Magnification RSVP online to Make the Most of Screen Magnification, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 12: Magnification on Mobile Devices RSVP online to Magnification on Mobile Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 19: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online to Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 26: Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products RSVP online to Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. |
Mar 20
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Mar 21(3 events)
11:00 am: Create In Community Arts Classes (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Arts Classes (in-person) – Where: Lighthouse HQ, 1155 Market, San Francisco 11th floor craft room Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each month while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert. This March, we will create small but mighty as we make postcard sized and smaller art works to gift and trade through Free Little Art Galleries (FLAGs) in the Bay Area. This thriving art movement makes art accessible to many people but may be challenging for our community to access since the little galleries (much like the little libraries) are located randomly and spread out. A FLAG in Oakland will trade with us so we can experience the joy of gifting culture with like-minded strangers. RSVP not required. If it’s your first time or if you have questions, contact Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 1:30 pm: Art Experience Class – Sari Silk Cordage at Earle Baum Center (in-person)1:30 pm: Art Experience Class – Sari Silk Cordage at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – The class is designed to show us how to make cordage from sari silk strips; we will take home a necklace, bracelet, or ankle bracelet, or more. We will decorate our cordage with beads, silk tassels, or an ornament of our choice. Twist the silk strips and overlap. Easy! Fun! Beautiful! Materials cost: $20.00 per person. You may also pay it forward for another participant. Location: Classroom 3 on EBC campus Contact: Patricia 707-479-8321 to RSVP
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 by email to Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670 |
Mar 22(1 event)
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
Mar 23
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Mar 24
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Mar 25(4 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP online for Coffee with Mike or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person)9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person) – This class runs daily from March 25 through 29, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Access Technology department will be putting on a class explaining and exploring all of the fabulous features of the Victor Reader Stream 3! The Victor Reader Stream 3 is the latest in the Victor Stream series from HumanWare. This lightweight, user-friendly player can be held in your hand, carried in a pocket, or set on the table for easy listening with the built in speaker, connected headphones, or external Bluetooth device. Perhaps best of all, the Stream is operated by tactile-friendly buttons. Every command is easily performed by pressing only a single button at a time. You should consider joining us if: These are just a few of the things you will learn in this class. 1:00 pm: Music and Poetry at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)1:00 pm: Music and Poetry at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – Music and Poetry Group is offered on the second and fourth Monday of the month. If you wish to have your favorite music, song, poem or an original work, presented at the group, celebrating all styles and eras, please submit your selection to Patricia 4 days prior to the group. We will ask for a brief introduction to your choice, we will all listen together with time for discussion. There is a $20.00 fee each month with payment due prior to the 2nd Monday of each month. Please register online or call our office at to register. Music and Poetry class at EBC is presented by Patricia Jefferson, Vision Rehabilitation Instructor, who has a lifelong passion for music and poetry. To RSVP, please contact Patricia at jefferson@earlebaum.org or 707-523-3222.
6:00 pm: Voices of the Community (online)6:00 pm: Voices of the Community (online) – Do you want a voice in planning adult programming at the LightHouse? Your input is crucial for our success. Join our quarterly meeting to help craft programs that suit your interests and needs! RSVP online for Voices of the Community or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 |
Mar 26(2 events)
9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person)9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person) – This class runs daily from March 25 through 29, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Access Technology department will be putting on a class explaining and exploring all of the fabulous features of the Victor Reader Stream 3! The Victor Reader Stream 3 is the latest in the Victor Stream series from HumanWare. This lightweight, user-friendly player can be held in your hand, carried in a pocket, or set on the table for easy listening with the built in speaker, connected headphones, or external Bluetooth device. Perhaps best of all, the Stream is operated by tactile-friendly buttons. Every command is easily performed by pressing only a single button at a time. You should consider joining us if: These are just a few of the things you will learn in this class. 2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2024 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. March 5: Make the Most of Screen Magnification RSVP online to Make the Most of Screen Magnification, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 12: Magnification on Mobile Devices RSVP online to Magnification on Mobile Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 19: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online to Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. March 26: Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products RSVP online to Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. |
Mar 27(1 event)
9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person)9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person) – This class runs daily from March 25 through 29, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Access Technology department will be putting on a class explaining and exploring all of the fabulous features of the Victor Reader Stream 3! The Victor Reader Stream 3 is the latest in the Victor Stream series from HumanWare. This lightweight, user-friendly player can be held in your hand, carried in a pocket, or set on the table for easy listening with the built in speaker, connected headphones, or external Bluetooth device. Perhaps best of all, the Stream is operated by tactile-friendly buttons. Every command is easily performed by pressing only a single button at a time. You should consider joining us if: These are just a few of the things you will learn in this class. |
Mar 28(2 events)
9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person)9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person) – This class runs daily from March 25 through 29, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Access Technology department will be putting on a class explaining and exploring all of the fabulous features of the Victor Reader Stream 3! The Victor Reader Stream 3 is the latest in the Victor Stream series from HumanWare. This lightweight, user-friendly player can be held in your hand, carried in a pocket, or set on the table for easy listening with the built in speaker, connected headphones, or external Bluetooth device. Perhaps best of all, the Stream is operated by tactile-friendly buttons. Every command is easily performed by pressing only a single button at a time. You should consider joining us if: These are just a few of the things you will learn in this class. 11:00 am: Create In Community Arts Classes (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Arts Classes (in-person) – Where: Lighthouse HQ, 1155 Market, San Francisco 11th floor craft room Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each month while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert. This March, we will create small but mighty as we make postcard sized and smaller art works to gift and trade through Free Little Art Galleries (FLAGs) in the Bay Area. This thriving art movement makes art accessible to many people but may be challenging for our community to access since the little galleries (much like the little libraries) are located randomly and spread out. A FLAG in Oakland will trade with us so we can experience the joy of gifting culture with like-minded strangers. RSVP not required. If it’s your first time or if you have questions, contact Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Mar 29(4 events)
9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person)9:30 am: Victor Reader Stream 3 Immersion (in-person) – This class runs daily from March 25 through 29, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Access Technology department will be putting on a class explaining and exploring all of the fabulous features of the Victor Reader Stream 3! The Victor Reader Stream 3 is the latest in the Victor Stream series from HumanWare. This lightweight, user-friendly player can be held in your hand, carried in a pocket, or set on the table for easy listening with the built in speaker, connected headphones, or external Bluetooth device. Perhaps best of all, the Stream is operated by tactile-friendly buttons. Every command is easily performed by pressing only a single button at a time. You should consider joining us if: These are just a few of the things you will learn in this class. 10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. 4:00 pm: Egg-stravaganza! Tactile Egg Decorating for the Littles (in-person)4:00 pm: Egg-stravaganza! Tactile Egg Decorating for the Littles (in-person) – Where: Lighthouse HQ, 1155 Market, San Francisco 11th floor craft room In preparation for the beeping egg hunt for the littles, magic will happen as our community transforms your average hinged egg into miniature haptic works of art bursting full of fun things. Watch out, Fabergé, if it’s anything like last year, you’ve got some hot competition. We created over 100 last year. Can we break the record? All the eggs will be carefully transported to Guide Dogs for the Blind’s beautiful campus where the joyous hunt and the real magic takes place. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 6:00 pm: Intergenerational Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club: Hidden Figures (hybrid)6:00 pm: Intergenerational Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club: Hidden Figures (hybrid) – This month we invite LightHouse students of all ages to celebrate Women's History Month by watching the award-winning film Hidden Figures, a film about three brilliant African American women at NASA - Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. They played pivotal roles in launching America's first astronaut into orbit. Their journey vividly illustrates the determination and resilience required to overcome the racial and gender prejudices of the early 1960s. Join us in person at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco at 1155 Market or by anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting. Guests that wish to join in person will gather on the 11th floor for popcorn. After the film we will have space to talk about the film, the themes it addressed, or just connect with your LightHouse friends. Watch the official Hidden Figures trailer RSVP: Contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372 |
Mar 30(2 events)
10:00 am: Two-Day Storytelling Workshop with Author M. Leona Godin (in-person)10:00 am: Two-Day Storytelling Workshop with Author M. Leona Godin (in-person) – Where: Lighthouse HQ, 1155 Market, San Francisco, 11th Floor Saturday, March 30 & Sunday, March 31 During this intensive weekend workshop, writer and performer Leona Godin will guide students through writing and performance exercises to craft personal narratives. We’ll consider creative non-fiction for the page and for the stage, for example the personal essay, Moth-style storytelling, and memoir. Students will also be encouraged to prepare a short piece for performance during the public story slam Saturday afternoon. About the Instructor: Dr. M. Leona Godin is the author of There Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness (Pantheon, 2021), and the founder of Aromatica Poetica, an arts and culture laboratory for the advancement of smell and taste. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, O Magazine, Literary Hub, and others. Her storytelling appearances include: RISK!; Story Collider; The MOTH Mainstage; TALE; and Turn Me Into Gold (Back Pocket Media). Her first storytelling solo show, “SIGHTED PEOPLE SUCK!,” Debuted at Under St. Marks Theater in November 2023 and she’s currently performing “Becoming Blind (as a Bat)” at Olfactory Art Keller. As a New York Public Library 2023-24 Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellow, she’s working on a series of essays about image description and photography. Saturday Schedule: Sunday Schedule: RSVP online for Two-Day Storytelling Workshop with Author M. Leona Godin or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 4:00 pm: 1155 Performance Salon: Story Slam featuring author M. Leona Godin (in-person)4:00 pm: 1155 Performance Salon: Story Slam featuring author M. Leona Godin (in-person) – Where: Lighthouse HQ, 1155 Market, San Francisco 10th floor multipurpose room Experience the thrill of live storytelling at our upcoming Story Slam hosted by Leona Godin and featuring … you! Just put your name in the hat for a chance to tell (or read) a five-minute story. Each storyteller will have five minutes to share their narrative, crafted around a theme specially chosen for the event. With ten coveted performance slots available, five will be drawn from our exclusive weekend storytelling workshop with Leona (see above or LightHouse Calendar), while the remaining five will be selected from the audience. We will announce the theme in our March 2024 Guide to Adult Programs at the LightHouse. Theme: “Food”: Everybody has to eat, right? Come share a five-minute story about breaking bread, cooking grandma’s recipes, or growing vegetables in your garden. Bring your tales about food from around the dinner table, the grocery store, or the world. Hilarious kitchen escapades and emotional family feasts are welcome, as are food issues, food phobias, and food revelations. The theme is provided to spark your imagination, but if you prefer to tell a story about something else, that’s ok, too! RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Mar 31(1 event)
8:30 am: Two-Day Storytelling Workshop with Author M. Leona Godin (in-person)8:30 am: Two-Day Storytelling Workshop with Author M. Leona Godin (in-person) – Where: Lighthouse HQ, 1155 Market, San Francisco, 11th Floor Saturday, March 30 & Sunday, March 31 During this intensive weekend workshop, writer and performer Leona Godin will guide students through writing and performance exercises to craft personal narratives. We’ll consider creative non-fiction for the page and for the stage, for example the personal essay, Moth-style storytelling, and memoir. Students will also be encouraged to prepare a short piece for performance during the public story slam Saturday afternoon. About the Instructor: Dr. M. Leona Godin is the author of There Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness (Pantheon, 2021), and the founder of Aromatica Poetica, an arts and culture laboratory for the advancement of smell and taste. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, O Magazine, Literary Hub, and others. Her storytelling appearances include: RISK!; Story Collider; The MOTH Mainstage; TALE; and Turn Me Into Gold (Back Pocket Media). Her first storytelling solo show, “SIGHTED PEOPLE SUCK!,” Debuted at Under St. Marks Theater in November 2023 and she’s currently performing “Becoming Blind (as a Bat)” at Olfactory Art Keller. As a New York Public Library 2023-24 Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellow, she’s working on a series of essays about image description and photography. Saturday Schedule: Sunday Schedule: RSVP online for Two-Day Storytelling Workshop with Author M. Leona Godin or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Apr 1(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. RSVP for The Business of Blindness online or contact Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. |
Apr 2(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together April 2024: (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together April 2024: (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. April 2: What's New in the World of Access Technology: Updates from CSUN April 9: All About iPads April 16: The Envision Glasses, Featuring Ian Ramos April 23: What's Up With Watches April 30: Open Forum |
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)
11:00 am: Museum of Craft & Design MAKE Art Activation (in-person)11:00 am: Museum of Craft & Design MAKE Art Activation (in-person) – Nearly every month, the Museum of Craft and Design brings their Mobile Make Art programming direct to Lighthouse HQ, at 1155 Market, 11th floor in San Francisco, featuring projects inspired by their latest exhibition on view at their Third Street museum and adapted for eyes-free crafting. This season, two new exhibits will be on view, including one exploring robot assisted art and artworks from the Pacific Northwest. Visit each month’s MAKE activation to discover a new project every time. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 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(1 event)
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
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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!