Events in January 2023
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Jan 1(1 event)
(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed) (All day) |
Jan 2(1 event)
(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed) (All day) |
Jan 3
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Jan 5(1 event)
11:00 am: Create in Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create in Community Art Class (in-person) – Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space 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. Square off for the new year with origami creations throughout January. Learn or relearn how to fold a crane, explore modular origami, make a lotus flower and more. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Jan 6(1 event)
5:30 pm: Creators' Share Space (in-person)5:30 pm: Creators' Share Space (in-person) – 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@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
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Jan 10(1 event)
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) – 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: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour To RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375. |
Jan 11
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Jan 12(1 event)
11:00 am: Create in Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create in Community Art Class (in-person) – Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space 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. Square off for the new year with origami creations throughout January. Learn or relearn how to fold a crane, explore modular origami, make a lotus flower and more. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
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Jan 16(1 event)
(All day): MLK Day Holiday(All day): MLK Day Holiday (All day) |
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Jan 19(1 event)
11:00 am: Create in Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create in Community Art Class (in-person) – Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space 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. Square off for the new year with origami creations throughout January. Learn or relearn how to fold a crane, explore modular origami, make a lotus flower and more. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Jan 20
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Jan 21(1 event)
10:30 am: California Council of the Blind Chapter Meeting San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)10:30 am: California Council of the Blind Chapter Meeting San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) – The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind meets on the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. All are invited to attend. For more info, contact Vita Zavoli by at VZavoli@gmail.com or 510-846-4080. |
Jan 22(1 event)
11:00 am: Lighthouse Goes Rock Climbing (in-person)11:00 am: Lighthouse Goes Rock Climbing (in-person) – Discover the sport of rock-climbing with the always fun and supportive volunteers of ParaCliffHangers. There is no better way to get moving and stay active, than hanging off the side of a rock wall. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is needed. Equipment can be rented upon arriving. We will be meeting at Lighthouse San Francisco at 1155 Market at 11:00 am and heading over on BART as a group. The event starts at noon. RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642 |
Jan 23
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Jan 24(2 events)
5:15 pm: Audium: Artists in Residence Soundscape Works-in-progress (in-person)5:15 pm: Audium: Artists in Residence Soundscape Works-in-progress (in-person) – Wind your way past immersive sound sculpture and installations, then settle in your seat amidst a dome covered in over one hundred fifty speakers, including beneath your feet. During this casual visit to the Audium in San Francisco, we will have the opportunity to hear works in progress created by their artists-in-residence. Audium provides opportunities for sound designers and musicians to push their limits by experimenting and shaping sound using Audium's incredible sound system and technology. Our group will be treated to a montage of concepts certain to be surprising, thought provoking and a wonder to behold. Audium is located at 1616, Bush Street in San Francisco. The nearest cross street is Franklin. RSVP by January 19 to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 6:30 pm: Toastmasters Demonstration (online)6:30 pm: Toastmasters Demonstration (online) – Toastmasters is a place to practice public speaking, improve your communication and build leadership skills. It's a place to develop skills of self-empowerment. Is Toastmasters right for you? Join us as we host a demonstration meeting. RSVP to Sabrina Boluns at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. No Longer Hiding by Ashley Nemeth (Copied from the Toastmasters International website.) Before I joined Toastmasters, I was very shy around those whom I was not comfortable with—basically, anyone other than my family. I had a hard time at work and was very sensitive to anything my boss said to me. I hated going anywhere new and meeting new people. I was always hiding a piece of me that I was embarrassed of, even though that piece was not always easy to hide. I am visually impaired. This made it awkward to meet new people because I couldn’t pick up on social cues from their facial expressions. Shortly after joining the Indian Head Toastmasters club in 2013, I did a speech on my disability. It felt so good to have somewhere to go where I could be myself and not have to hide. I set a goal to do a speech every week and make it through all 10 projects of the Competent Communication manual. During my journey, my vision started to deteriorate even more. Within a few months I quickly went from having fuzzy vision to not being able to see anything except for bright light. This was very hard to deal with, but with the help of Toastmasters I kept giving speeches as a way to help me cope. It made a world of difference to have that safe place to tell my story and have the support of others who never judged me. The members of the Indian Head club continue to be there for me. When I got my first guide dog in 2014, they were some of my biggest cheerleaders. They gave me the confidence to be my own advocate. I have made a few public speaking appearances, talking about blindness and guide dogs, and have started a support group for seniors new to vision loss. Two years ago I would have struggled to tell you my name was Ashley Nemeth. Now I speak confidently and proudly wherever I am. |
Jan 25(1 event)
2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online)2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online) – Pull up a comfy chair and join Community Outreach Specialist Sheri Albers in the LightHouse virtual living room to talk about all things LightHouse! Have you been experiencing changes in your vision that have been affecting your daily life, but did not know who to talk to? LightHouse in San Francisco may have the solutions you have been looking for. This is a safe place to bring the questions that you have been wanting to ask. As always, Raqi from the Adaptations Store will be on hand to let us know what is new in the world of low vision and blindness products. To RSVP, contact Sheri Albers at 415-694-7331, or email salbers@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Jan 26(1 event)
11:00 am: Create in Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create in Community Art Class (in-person) – Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space 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. Square off for the new year with origami creations throughout January. Learn or relearn how to fold a crane, explore modular origami, make a lotus flower and more. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
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Jan 30(1 event)
7:00 pm: Talkin' About Books: Have Dog, Will Travel: A Poet's Journey (online)7:00 pm: Talkin' About Books: Have Dog, Will Travel: A Poet's Journey (online) – In a lyrical love letter to guide dogs everywhere, a blind poet shares his delightful story of how a guide dog changed his life and helped him discover a newfound appreciation for travel and independence. Stephen Kuusisto was born legally blind—but he was also raised in the 1950s and taught to deny his blindness in order to "pass" as sighted. Stephen attended public school, rode a bike, and read books pressed right up against his nose. As an adult, he coped with his limited vision by becoming a professor in a small college town, memorizing routes for all of the places he needed to be. Then, at the age of thirty-eight, he was laid off. With no other job opportunities in his vicinity, he would have to travel to find work. This is how he found himself at Guiding Eyes, paired with a Labrador named Corky. In this vivid and lyrical memoir, Stephen Kuusisto recounts how an incredible partnership with a guide dog changed his life and the heart-stopping, wondrous adventure that began for him in midlife. Profound and deeply moving, this is a spiritual journey, the story of discovering that life with a guide dog is both a method and a state of mind. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707. |
Jan 31(2 events)
10:30 am: BART Safety Training (in-person)10:30 am: BART Safety Training (in-person) – Join LightHouse and the BART Accessibility Team at the Oakland 19th Street BART station, upper level, for a BART Safety Training. Are you a regular BART commuter, or do you only use it when you absolutely have to? Have you ever thought about what would happen if you were to accidently fall into the tracks on a BART platform? Do you know how to contact the operator for help while on a BART train? What do you do if there are no seats available? This event will give you the opportunity to inspect a full-scale model of the track with the elusive “third rail”, along with the cubby area under the platform where one can remain safe if a train were coming. We will have a hands-on experience in a BART car to check out the seating arrangements, the door to transfer to the next car, and the location of all the safety features. The LightHouse Media and Accessible Design Lab staff will also be on hand to show you the tactile BART station maps that are available for you to order. RSVP is strongly encouraged to ensure attendees have an opportunity to access all aspects of the presentation. To RSVP or if you have additional questions, contact Sheri Albers at SAlbers@lighthouse-sf.org, or 415-694-7331. 12:00 pm: Museum of Craft & Design Descriptive & Interactive Tour (in-person)12:00 pm: Museum of Craft & Design Descriptive & Interactive Tour (in-person) – Visit the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco for an exclusive tour of current exhibitions including BULL.MELATIC: Proxistant Vision which is the culmination of an innovative, art and technology research project that explores the impact of new aerial imaging technologies and their influence and power in everyday life. Staff members will take us on a descriptive tour of current exhibitions, invite us to hold and touch artifacts created by the exhibiting artists using similar techniques and walk us through an art making experience inspired by the work on display in their galleries. Museum of Craft and Design is located at 2569 3rd Street, right on the San Francisco Muni Bus T Line with stops nearby. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Feb 1(1 event)
1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. This solutions-based group can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity and build strong relationships. Previous sessions included demonstrations of poetry, music, drumming, visualization, Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, self-care, gardening, and employment journeys. These are followed by individual check-ins. Our February 2023 theme is Relationships. Students will present on the following topics: February 1: Relationships between animals and people RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707
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Feb 2(2 events)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (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 2 – April 13, 2023. 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 this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. 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. Thank you. 11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person) – Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco (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. This month we will create a variety of painted and textured papers that we will later use as collage materials to create colorful and tactile artworks. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
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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!
