Events in September 2023
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Museum of Craft & Design Mobile Make Art Activation (in-person)
Museum of Craft & Design Mobile Make Art Activation (in-person)
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Sep 7The Museum of Craft & Design (MCD) returns for a series of monthly artmaking sessions featuring projects, processes and prompts inspired by their latest exhibitions. Whether you craft, build, paint, garden, sew or sculpt at any level experience, MCD's Mobile Make art activations are sure to push your envelope or meet you in your happy place. Come to the craft room on the 11th floor of Lighthouse San Francisco HQ for good times with great people.
RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
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2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
(All day)
Sep 8 – Sep 9As we make our way into fall, the LightHouse invites students of all ages to join us for our next adventure with Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). This time, we head east to the South Fork of the American River for an overnight campout and whitewater rafting adventure with your blind and low-vision friends.
Our trip will depart from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, on Friday, September 8 at 2:00 pm. We will head up to the ETC Camp in Lotus California where we will make dinner as a group and enjoy an evening under the stars. The next morning after we make breakfast, our day-long paddle will begin. After a fun day on the water led by our experienced ETC Guides, our group will make the trip back to Ed Roberts Campus in Berkely in the evening. This trip is open for youth and adults ages 14 and up and is $150.00 per participant. This includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, and meals throughout the adventure.
Who: Youth and Adults who are blind or have low vision, ages 14 and up
What: Whitewater Rafting and Overnight Campout
When: Depart from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley at 2:00 pm Friday, September 9, and return to the same space 8:00 pm Saturday, September 9.
Where: South Fork of the American River and ETC’s Overnight Camp located in Lotus CA
Waiver: Each participant must complete and submit both a LightHouse and Environmental Travel Companions form
Cost: The cost of the event is $150.00 per participant. This fee includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, meals and snack through the adventure. Spots will only be reserved once payment and the two signed waivers are received.
Transportation: round trip shuttle for this outing from the Ed Roberts Campus is available for those that request a space when they RSVP. Individuals that do not need transportation from the Bay Area may arrange transportation to meet us at the River Camp.RSVP: with Jamey Gump by August 16 at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. Please note: Space is limited and one’s spot will not be confirmed until all payment and paperwork for this trip is submitted. Please also confirm your transportation needs when RSVPing.
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2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
(All day)
Sep 8 – Sep 9As we make our way into fall, the LightHouse invites students of all ages to join us for our next adventure with Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). This time, we head east to the South Fork of the American River for an overnight campout and whitewater rafting adventure with your blind and low-vision friends.
Our trip will depart from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, on Friday, September 8 at 2:00 pm. We will head up to the ETC Camp in Lotus California where we will make dinner as a group and enjoy an evening under the stars. The next morning after we make breakfast, our day-long paddle will begin. After a fun day on the water led by our experienced ETC Guides, our group will make the trip back to Ed Roberts Campus in Berkely in the evening. This trip is open for youth and adults ages 14 and up and is $150.00 per participant. This includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, and meals throughout the adventure.
Who: Youth and Adults who are blind or have low vision, ages 14 and up
What: Whitewater Rafting and Overnight Campout
When: Depart from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley at 2:00 pm Friday, September 9, and return to the same space 8:00 pm Saturday, September 9.
Where: South Fork of the American River and ETC’s Overnight Camp located in Lotus CA
Waiver: Each participant must complete and submit both a LightHouse and Environmental Travel Companions form
Cost: The cost of the event is $150.00 per participant. This fee includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, meals and snack through the adventure. Spots will only be reserved once payment and the two signed waivers are received.
Transportation: round trip shuttle for this outing from the Ed Roberts Campus is available for those that request a space when they RSVP. Individuals that do not need transportation from the Bay Area may arrange transportation to meet us at the River Camp.RSVP: with Jamey Gump by August 16 at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. Please note: Space is limited and one’s spot will not be confirmed until all payment and paperwork for this trip is submitted. Please also confirm your transportation needs when RSVPing.
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The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
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Sep 11What 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 many 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 Cole or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760
Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)
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Sep 11Toastmasters 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 from 5 PM-7:30 PM.
RSVP online for Toastmasters, or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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30% and Growing (in-person)
30% and Growing (in-person)
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Sep 15Come enjoy the September sun with new and old friends as we gather at Jupiter at 2181 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley for drinks, socializing and networking with others. Jupiter is only a short walk away from Downtown Berkley BART. For anyone traveling from San Francisco, there will be a group gathering at Lighthouse headquarters to travel together—RSVP for more details.
Come out and enjoy food, drinks and comradery with others who are blind and low vision as we navigate different aspects of the workforce.
RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
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The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
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Sep 18What 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 many 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 Cole or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760
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The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
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Sep 25What 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 many 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 Cole or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760
Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)
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Sep 25Toastmasters 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 from 5 PM-7:30 PM.
RSVP online for Toastmasters, or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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1155 Performance Salon (in-person)
1155 Performance Salon (in-person)
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Sep 28Come up to the tenth floor of 1155 Market St. for stellar community, refreshment and performance. Enjoy one headliner for an hour after five 5-minute warmup acts.
For our first of six salons, we will be treated to the vibrant Latin Jazz of Jorge Ellington and the Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble. Plus, warm up for the main act with a curated selection of five five-minute works by blind and disabled performers, ranging from spoken word and comedy to music and movement.
About Our Headliner:
Jorge Ellington is a local musician, singer and song writer of the Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble. The band was started in 1978. The original band consisted of 14 members and was called Esentia, then Orq Esencia. The band has evolved through the years undergoing changes in composition and name.Today, the band now called The Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble, is a smaller version of the original orchestra. The band led by Jorge Ellington, has shared the stage with many performers including Celia Cruz, El Gran Combo, Tito Puente, Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, La Lupe, and many more. The group has performed at many venues locally and abroad.
Jorge Ellington and his band have recorded and released 2 albums Esencia and Fuerza Positiva. They are currently working on a third album.
Warm-Up Acts:
If you are interested in performing five minutes or less of your work near the beginning of the salon, please send an email to MScott@lighthouse-sf.org with a description of what you would like to perform and a sample of your work or call 415-694-7608.Plus, an accessible art display.
Before and during the performance and while you enjoy some refreshment and good company, check out the work of blind photographer, Ted Tekachi whose work was displayed in the building lobby before and during the pandemic. This special showing allows for a much more up close and personal look at the work complete with QR code access to audio descriptions in the artist’s own voice.
The 1155 Performance Salon is made possible thanks to a City and County of San Francisco, Office of Economic and Workforce Development grant.
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Blind Gamer Meetup: A Conversation and Demonstration of Accessible Video Gaming (in-person)
Blind Gamer Meetup: A Conversation and Demonstration of Accessible Video Gaming (in-person)
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Sep 30Over the years, video gaming has continued to grow even more popular, quickly becoming a part of everyday society. However, for those that are blind or have low vision, many of these games have had very limited accessibility features for the visual aspects of the games.
In recent years SONY, other large video gaming platforms and the studios that create the hugely popular games have made progress in adding features that can help those that are blind or have low vision gain access to the latest games. To help our community learn about what is new in accessible gaming and allow a space for them to connect with peers, the LightHouse Youth Program would like to invite you to our first ever Blind Gamer Meet-up.
Join us for an inclusive and exciting gaming gathering designed for individuals of all ages who are blind or have low vision. The agenda promises an enriching experience, starting with engaging conversations and captivating demonstrations of Accessible Video Gaming. Connect with fellow gamers and share your passion for gaming during a delightful lunch gathering. Then, get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure of video game exploration with your peers where we take turns playing popular games with accessibility features turned on. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in the world of accessible video games!
Parents please note: Some of the games we will be demonstrating and talking about are designed for an older audience. Youth that are under 18 years old may only join our event with parent or guardian permission.
Current Lighthouse students can RSVP for the Blind Gamers Meetup here.
New to LightHouse programing? Start the sign-up process here.
If you are new to LightHouse programs or have any questions about our Blind Gamer Meetup, please contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, by email JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372.
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!
