Events in June 2022
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May 31(2 events)
10:00 am: Your Personal Safety Workshop (online)10:00 am: Your Personal Safety Workshop (online) – LightHouse for the Blind and STRIVE4You have teamed up again to present a panel of experts to answer your questions about personal safety. Please join Katt Jones, George Freeman, Amy Wilson, Rich Warner, and Christy Jones on Tuesday May 31 from 10am to noon Pacific Time. This session will be all about answering your most dire safety questions to prepare you for feeling confident in the community. In preparation for this event, we are asking that you send your questions to kjones@lighthouse-sf.org. We want to know what safety issues are on your mind whether it is about products you would like to use or techniques you are curious about. This workshop is all about you. This workshop will be recorded and available to watch afterwards. To RSVP please contact Jaclyne at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org. 12:00 pm: The Pandemic: Now What? (online)12:00 pm: The Pandemic: Now What? (online) – Collaborate with new Adult Program Coordinators Maia Scott and Sabrina Bolus to answer some important questions about your past, current and future interests. What are your favorite LightHouse programs? What would you like more of? How can we continue to improve? This is a four-session forum that includes self-reflection, brainstorming, and program building. To RSVP please contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
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Jun 4(1 event)
9:30 am: Sea Kayaking Day Trip with ETC (in-person)9:30 am: Sea Kayaking Day Trip with ETC (in-person) – It’s time to kick off summer in a fun way with your blind and low vision friends from the LightHouse. Join us on June 4 for our next in person adventure with the LightHouse’s Youth Program as we head to Sausalito for a kayaking day trip with our friends and guides from Environmental Travel Companions (ETC). In addition to experienced guides leading us on our adventure the trip will also include picnic lunch and time to catch up with your LightHouse and EHC friends. The adventure will start in Sausalito and will run from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. The trip is intended for all kayaking skill levels and ETC strives to make their trips accessible for all. Who: LightHouse Students between the ages of 14 and 24 Please Note: Limited space is available on this trip. Students must submit payment and all necessary paperwork before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed. |
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Jun 7(2 events)
1:00 pm: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic at LightHouse1:00 pm: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic at LightHouse – Members of the LightHouse community, their friends and families, and members of the wider community are invited to receive either their first or second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Tuesdays, June 7 and June 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 and 4:30 pm at our 1155 Market Street San Francisco headquarters. To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling 415-694-7648 or by emailing info@lighthouse-sf.org. Voicemail messages can be left for callback outside of these hours. This line is available to speakers of both Spanish and English. Other language interpreters are available once you leave a voicemail requesting a callback. Please note: Any COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary immunization. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the two clinic dates. These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and older. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse. However, staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines. Eligibility For Those Getting Their First Booster at LightHouse Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine recipients: The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Eligibility For Those Getting Their Second Booster at LightHouse Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients People in the following groups can choose to get a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the 1st booster:
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine recipients: People in the following groups can choose to get a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the 1st booster:
Dates & Location Dates Accessibility
Getting to Your Appointment Please visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare. Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations and we welcome back volunteers and nurses from the San Francisco Department of Public Health for a second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic. 7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online) – In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community. Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide. Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language. |
Jun 8
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Jun 10(1 event)
11:30 am: Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person)11:30 am: Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person) – To kick off San Francisco's Pride celebration, let's do lunch in the Castro and take in the scene afterward! We will meet at LightHouse HQ with your Clipper card and some cash, and we will head down to Muni for a short ride to our destination, Orphan Andy's, a diner located at the corner of Castro and Market, just across the street from the Muni station. Time and interest pending, we can even visit Cliff's Hardware, one of the coolest stores of its kind where you can find curiosities amidst the regular necessities. Send your RSVPs to Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 9. |
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Jun 14(2 events)
1:00 pm: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic at LightHouse1:00 pm: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic at LightHouse – Members of the LightHouse community, their friends and families, and members of the wider community are invited to receive either their first or second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Tuesdays, June 7 and June 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 and 4:30 pm at our 1155 Market Street San Francisco headquarters. To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling 415-694-7648 or by emailing info@lighthouse-sf.org. Voicemail messages can be left for callback outside of these hours. This line is available to speakers of both Spanish and English. Other language interpreters are available once you leave a voicemail requesting a callback. Please note: Any COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary immunization. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the two clinic dates. These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and older. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse. However, staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines. Eligibility For Those Getting Their First Booster at LightHouse Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine recipients: The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Eligibility For Those Getting Their Second Booster at LightHouse Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients People in the following groups can choose to get a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the 1st booster:
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine recipients: People in the following groups can choose to get a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the 1st booster:
Dates & Location Dates Accessibility
Getting to Your Appointment Please visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare. Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations and we welcome back volunteers and nurses from the San Francisco Department of Public Health for a second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic. 7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online) – In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community. Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide. Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language. |
Jun 15
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Jun 17(1 event)
10:00 am: Farmers Market Friday (in-person)10:00 am: Farmers Market Friday (in-person) – There's nothing like the smell of fresh fruits and vegetables converging with the aroma of baked goods and a hint of salty sea water. The Farmer's market at the Ferry building showcases a wide variety of produce and locally sourced edibles and artisan goods. It's definitely a treat for the senses. Bring your reusable bags and shopping list to partake of all the offerings. Volunteers will accompany us to describe offerings as we enjoy the fresh air and fresh produce. Please RSVP to Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. Please Note: To request a volunteer to accompany you through the farmer's market, please RSVP no later than Friday, June 10. |
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Jun 21(1 event)
7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online) – In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community. Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide. Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language. |
Jun 22(2 events)
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. 7:00 pm: Panel Discussion: My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place (online)7:00 pm: Panel Discussion: My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place (online) – My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place In a 2020 interview, Meredith Talusan said, "you know you can't do anything else you're capable of if you let the world define your normalcy, so when it tries to mark you as deviant, you fight back with your mind, your most flexible body part." Join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a discussion based on Meredith Talusan's article, "My Very Special Abilities: How My Disability Made Me Flexible." Panel members will discuss their experiences as Blind and Visually Impaired People in the LGBTQ+ community. This panel discussion follows a three-week book study of Talusan's book, Fairest: A Memoir. Register, receive the event link and submit questions for the panelists. Please RSVP to sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org |
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Jun 26(1 event)
9:00 am: San Francisco Pride Parade 2022 (in-person)9:00 am: San Francisco Pride Parade 2022 (in-person) – We are honored to extend an invitation to all LGBTQ+ community members, their families, friends, and allies, as we march in the 52nd annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26, 2022! We will proudly commemorate LGBTQ+ heritage, as well as raise awareness for the needs of LGBTQ+ people with disabilities. If you need more information about the San Francisco Pride 2022 event, please contact Sheri Albers, Community Outreach Coordinator, at salbers@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7331. For the Registration Form to join LightHouse for Pride, click here. |
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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!
