Calendar

Events in October 2022

  • Come to the Beach with College Spaces (in-person)

    Come to the Beach with College Spaces (in-person)


    Oct 1

    Calling all current College Spaces From Different Places members! College Spaces in-person Cafes are back, and what better way to finish off the summer than a College Spaces beach day? Join us this October 1 as we gather in person for a day of games, picnicking, and fun times at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Grab your favorite beach towel, sunscreen, water and a lunch and join us!

    Remember to RSVP by Wednesday September 28. With questions or to sign up, reach out to Daisy at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

  • G-VIBES Gratitude Sessions (online)

    G-VIBES Gratitude Sessions (online)


    Oct 5

    G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.

    Are you new to this program and need the link? RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760

    LightHouse plays Goalball! (in-person)

    LightHouse plays Goalball! (in-person)


    Oct 5

    BORP Goalball practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The goalball practice is designed for all ages and experience levels and is free of charge. If you do not have your own Goalball equipment, we can provide you with elbow pads, knee pads, as well as eye shades.

    A shuttle out of Lighthouse San Francisco will be available but will be limited and on a first come basis. If the need arises, we can also organize a group to meet at Lighthouse and travel together on BART. In order to confirm transportation details, please email: amartinez@lighthouse-sf.org.

    When: Wednesday October 5th from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

    Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley

    Please note: Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants

     

    For more details, please email amartinez@lighthouse-sf.org

  • Create in Community (in-person)

    Create in Community (in-person)


    Oct 6

    Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty.

    This October, we will continue exploring book structures such as map fold books, one page zines and stab stitch books along with other paper things that cam be opened such as origami boxes and envelopes.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • G-VIBES Gratitude Sessions (online)

    G-VIBES Gratitude Sessions (online)


    Oct 12

    G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.

    Are you new to this program and need the link? RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760

  • Create in Community (in-person)

    Create in Community (in-person)


    Oct 13

    Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty.

    This October, we will continue exploring book structures such as map fold books, one page zines and stab stitch books along with other paper things that cam be opened such as origami boxes and envelopes.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • Lunch at Trinity Plaza (in-person)

    Lunch at Trinity Plaza (in-person)


    Oct 14

    Get to know our block, heading left when leaving Lighthouse HQ. Let's meet at reception on the 10th floor then head out and explore a couple good spots to know. First, we will scope out Whole Foods and get to know the basic layout. Then, under the leadership of Volunteer Manager and Museums Maven, Allyson Ferrari, we will duck into Trinity Plaza right next door and take a look at the intriguing selection of sculpture throughout the space, much of which is tactile. There's outdoor seating where we can enjoy our lunch.
    RSVP to Maia Scott at mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
  • Polishing in the Park (in-person)

    Polishing in the Park (in-person)


    Oct 15

    Polishing in the Park: LightHouse Student Woodworkers Club

    These new polishing parties in the park will take place on the third Saturday of the month from 1:00-3:00 pm at rotating parks around the Bay Area. With each gathering having time dedicated to updating others about their projects, learn a little about that month’s mentor, and most importantly to have time to hang out and polish with your blind and low-vision friends. 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 skills will become eligible for additional raw materials that they can turn into art or gifts for loved ones.

    Who: LightHouse students who are blind or have low vision
    What: Gathering of blind crafters in parks around the Bay Area where we will polish wood into a piece of art
    When: Saturday, October 15 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Where: Cahill Park in San Jose (just a short walk from the San Jose Diridon Train Station)
    RSVP: Please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. Light refreshments and polishing supplies will be provided for those students those that RSVP Friday before the outing

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Ray (online)

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Ray (online)


    Oct 15

    Calling all blind and low vision movie lovers of all ages to join us for our next “Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club” gathering. This time around we gather on white cane day in October to watch the 2004 film, Ray, with audio description. A story about the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.

    The program will be held Saturday, October 15 at 6:00 pm, with the movie starting shortly after all that join us for the event get a chance to say hello. Since the movie is 2 hours and 32 minutes, we will be sure to make space for and intermission and time after the film to share your thoughts about the movie. Since it is White Cane Day we will also make time to speak about our white canes and share any of our own favorite stories we have had with them.
    View the Trailer for Ray (2014)

    ***Parents and guardians***– The movie Ray (2014) has a parental guidance rating of PG-13 for, depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements. Parents of students that are under 13 years old must provide their permission via email before the start of the movie. Learn more about why this movie is rated PG-13. 

    What is white cane day? – White Cane Safety Day is a national observance in the United States, celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or have low vision and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane. To learn more click here.

    Who: Blind and low vision individuals of all ages who are registered with the LightHouse
    What: Audio description movie club via Zoom
    When: Saturday, October 15 @ 6:00 pm
    Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting
    RSVP: Please contact Jamey Gump at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org. Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program.

  • The More You Know: November Election Day Information (online)

    The More You Know: November Election Day Information (online)


    Oct 17

    Representatives from the San Francisco Department of Elections and The League of Women Voters will provide election-specific information, accessible voting options, and San Francisco and state-wide Ballot Briefs. These briefs will include information about propositions for the November 8 election.
    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
  • Museum of Craft and Design Descriptive & Haptic Tour (in-person)

    Museum of Craft and Design Descriptive & Haptic Tour (in-person)


    Oct 18

    The Museum of Craft & Design is letting us in while they are closed, so we may experience an audio-described tour of their current woodwork exhibit, in addition to a haptic exploration of a few prototypes. The museum is located at 2569 3rd Street (the 48 bus drops at 20th St. & Minnesota). Tickets are $10.

    RSVP by October 14 to Maia Scott at mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

    College Spaces from Different Places: Ask a College Student (online)

    College Spaces from Different Places: Ask a College Student (online)


    Oct 18

    With the start of a new semester, comes many new experiences and unexpected questions. Join us this month to hear about other blind students’ college journeys and bring any questions you might have. We’re here to problem-solve, learn from one another, and find community in our shared experiences. Tell a friend, and we hope to see you there!

    RSVP by October 14 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

  • G-VIBES Gratitude Sessions (online)

    G-VIBES Gratitude Sessions (online)


    Oct 19

    G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.

    Are you new to this program and need the link? RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760

  • Create in Community (in-person)

    Create in Community (in-person)


    Oct 20

    Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty.

    This October, we will continue exploring book structures such as map fold books, one page zines and stab stitch books along with other paper things that cam be opened such as origami boxes and envelopes.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

    30% & Growing: Job-tober Fest (in-person)

    30% & Growing: Job-tober Fest (in-person)


    Oct 20

    It's after work and beer o'clock when we will gather at Lighthouse HQ for some bratwurst, beer and good conversation about getting a head (wait, that's beer) ahead in the workplace. The evening's fare is in the House and on the house. You provide the good questions and great vibes. Cheers.

    LightHouse headquarters is located at 1155 Market St. 10th Floor in San Francisco. Get directions to the LightHouse.

    RSVP by October 13 at noon to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • The More You Know: November Election Day Information

    The More You Know: November Election Day Information


    Oct 21

    A representative from The League of Women Voters San Francisco will provide state-wide information about propositions and Ranked Choice Voting for the November 8 election.
    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
  • Superfest Film Festival (hybrid)

    Superfest Film Festival (hybrid)


    Oct 22

    The Superfest Disability Film Festival features films from around the world celebrating disability culture by featuring work by and about people with disabilities.

    Watch the films in person or on-demand virtually.

    The first day of films take place at the Freight and Salvage at 2020 Addison St in Berkeley near the Downtown Berkley BART Station. After the first day of films, there will be community social time.

    The second day of films take place at the Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco, across from the main library and near the Civic Center BART Station. After the second day of films, stay around for a panel discussion featuring some of the makers of one of the featured films.

    All films will have closed audio descriptions via the All4Access app.

    Learn more about Superfest, including access information on the Superfest website.

    Saturday, October 22 at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, from noon to 2:00 pm

    Sunday, October 23 at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    You can purchase a Superfest pass that will provide you access to both days of in-person films plus virtual access to the films. Passes range from $0 to $100. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

  • Superfest Film Festival (hybrid)

    Superfest Film Festival (hybrid)


    Oct 23

    The Superfest Disability Film Festival features films from around the world celebrating disability culture by featuring work by and about people with disabilities.

    Watch the films in person or on-demand virtually.

    The first day of films take place at the Freight and Salvage at 2020 Addison St in Berkeley near the Downtown Berkley BART Station. After the first day of films, there will be community social time.

    The second day of films take place at the Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco, across from the main library and near the Civic Center BART Station. After the second day of films, stay around for a panel discussion featuring some of the makers of one of the featured films.

    All films will have closed audio descriptions via the All4Access app.

    Learn more about Superfest, including access information on the Superfest website.

    Saturday, October 22 at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, from noon to 2:00 pm

    Sunday, October 23 at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    You can purchase a Superfest pass that will provide you access to both days of in-person films plus virtual access to the films. Passes range from $0 to $100. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

  • The More You Know: November Election Day Information (online)

    The More You Know: November Election Day Information (online)


    Oct 25

    A representative from The League of Women Voters Oakland will provide state-wide information about propositions and Ranked Choice Voting for the November 8 election in Alameda County.
    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
  • G-VIBES Gratitude Sessions (online)

    G-VIBES Gratitude Sessions (online)


    Oct 26

    G-Vibes are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gather online and share what you feel grateful for in a safe and welcoming space and hear what others share as well. These mid-week sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships.

    Are you new to this program and need the link? RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760

  • Create in Community (in-person)

    Create in Community (in-person)


    Oct 27

    Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty.

    This October, we will continue exploring book structures such as map fold books, one page zines and stab stitch books along with other paper things that cam be opened such as origami boxes and envelopes.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • Friday Salon Creatives' Share Space (in-person)

    Friday Salon Creatives' Share Space (in-person)


    Oct 28

    Artists, Makers, Creatives and thinkers; do we have the perfect Friday Night for you. Join together with other artists, writers, musicians, artisans and anyone who enjoys creative process to share works in progress and completed creations in a laid back and friendly vibe. Give and receive feedback about shared work if it's desired and support our community as they press forward to complete projects for festivals, shows or personal growth. Whatever you're making, bring it!

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthosue-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • Family Pumpkin Palooza (in-person)

    Family Pumpkin Palooza (in-person)


    Oct 29

    2022 LightHouse Family Pumpkin Palooza

    With Halloween just around the corner and an abundance of everything pumpkin everywhere, it’s time to gather and embrace the season with other LightHouse families. Whether the family member that is blind or low vision is a parent or a child, we would like to invite you and your family to our next Family Pumpkin Palooza. Our Halloween theme festival hosted by the LightHouse Community Services team and Living Skills instructors are scheduled for the afternoon of October 29 at our headquarters in San Francisco.

    We will have pumpkins and lots of fun. The fun will begin with pumpkin carving for all with some helping hands from our Living Skills team for those that may need some help developing these carving skills. In addition to practicing your carving skills we will have you all showing off your artistic and culinary skills with our pumpkin cupcake decorating and tasting challenge. All followed by a costume contest including categories for most elaborate costume, most creative costume and possibly a best family themed costume.

    • What to Bring
      Pumpkins: we welcome families to bring their own pumpkins to carve, however LightHouse is happy to help provide them if needed. We ask that if you wish to use one of the pumpkins that we secure that you include this request with your RSVP no later than Friday, October 21st.
    • Cupcake decorations – LightHouse will provide the pumpkin cupcakes for you to decorate but ask that families bring their own favorite toppings or decorations.
    • A bag or other way to carry your pumpkin creations home with you

    Who: Families with a blind and low vision family member of any age
    What: Family Pumpkin Palooza with; pumpkin carving, cupcake decorating, and a costume contest
    When: Saturday, October 29 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Where: LightHouse Headquarters @ 10th floor of 1155 Market St. San Francisco
    Program fee: To help offset program expenses we ask for a $10 donation per participants who wish to carve a pumpkin. Thanks to a grant from DAAS, this fee will be waived for residents of San Francisco. Additional scholarships are available upon request.
    RSVP: Please contact Jamey Gump at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372 by Friday October 21.

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!

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