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Events in October 2019

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Sep 29(1 event)

(All day): Adaptations Store Closed

(All day)
Sep 25 Sep 30

The Adaptations Store will be closed for it's bi-annual physical inventory count from September 25 and will re-open for business on October 1.

Sep 30(1 event)

(All day): Adaptations Store Closed

(All day)
Sep 25 Sep 30

The Adaptations Store will be closed for it's bi-annual physical inventory count from September 25 and will re-open for business on October 1.

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Oct 7(1 event)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop


Oct 7 Oct 11

If you are interested in our Employment Immersion program at LightHouse for the Blind but are unable to make it to our San Francisco office, you can now participate in our virtual program. The next offering will be October 7-11, 2019. Visit the Employment Immersion page on our website to learn more about the program.

Please RSVP by September 30 to Kate Williams at 415.694-7324 or kwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org.

In order to participate, you need to be authorized through Dept of Rehabilitation to participate, complete your RSVP. This event is not open to the not open to the public.

Read more: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

Oct 8(1 event)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop


Oct 7 Oct 11

If you are interested in our Employment Immersion program at LightHouse for the Blind but are unable to make it to our San Francisco office, you can now participate in our virtual program. The next offering will be October 7-11, 2019. Visit the Employment Immersion page on our website to learn more about the program.

Please RSVP by September 30 to Kate Williams at 415.694-7324 or kwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org.

In order to participate, you need to be authorized through Dept of Rehabilitation to participate, complete your RSVP. This event is not open to the not open to the public.

Read more: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

Oct 9(1 event)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop


Oct 7 Oct 11

If you are interested in our Employment Immersion program at LightHouse for the Blind but are unable to make it to our San Francisco office, you can now participate in our virtual program. The next offering will be October 7-11, 2019. Visit the Employment Immersion page on our website to learn more about the program.

Please RSVP by September 30 to Kate Williams at 415.694-7324 or kwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org.

In order to participate, you need to be authorized through Dept of Rehabilitation to participate, complete your RSVP. This event is not open to the not open to the public.

Read more: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

Oct 10(1 event)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop


Oct 7 Oct 11

If you are interested in our Employment Immersion program at LightHouse for the Blind but are unable to make it to our San Francisco office, you can now participate in our virtual program. The next offering will be October 7-11, 2019. Visit the Employment Immersion page on our website to learn more about the program.

Please RSVP by September 30 to Kate Williams at 415.694-7324 or kwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org.

In order to participate, you need to be authorized through Dept of Rehabilitation to participate, complete your RSVP. This event is not open to the not open to the public.

Read more: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

Oct 11(1 event)

9:00 am: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop


Oct 7 Oct 11

If you are interested in our Employment Immersion program at LightHouse for the Blind but are unable to make it to our San Francisco office, you can now participate in our virtual program. The next offering will be October 7-11, 2019. Visit the Employment Immersion page on our website to learn more about the program.

Please RSVP by September 30 to Kate Williams at 415.694-7324 or kwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org.

In order to participate, you need to be authorized through Dept of Rehabilitation to participate, complete your RSVP. This event is not open to the not open to the public.

Read more: Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

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Oct 17(2 events)

3:00 pm: Accessible Signage Training


Oct 17

Do you struggle with accessible signage? Are you familiar with the codes, but unclear on the reasons behind them? Do you think accessible signage has to be ugly to be compliant? This session will explore the 2010 ADA Standards and 2019 California Building Code, the reasons behind them, and how to get the best possible accessible signage that looks excellent and satisfies the needs of multiple categories of users.

AIASF will be hosting the registration and ticketing on their website.

Tickets are $35 general admission, $30 if you are an AIA member, and $25 for AIA Student members.

The event will be held at our headquarters, 1155 Market St., 10th Floor, MPRs A & B
On Thursday, October 17th, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

We will be offering 2 continuing education units (MCEs) for licensed architects. Members of other professional organizations may self-report their units to their respective organizations.

If you would like tmore information, contact BJ Epstein at bjepstein@lighthouse-sf.org or 415.694.7362.

Read more: Accessible Signage Training

6:00 pm: 30% & Growing: San Francisco


Oct 17

30% & Growing
Thursday, October 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
City Beer Store
1148 Mission St., San Francisco

In the spirit of building a friendly community gathering spot and elevating beer to the status of fine wine, City Beer Store brings the best of all worlds to our neighborhood, just steps from our 1155 Market St. back entrance. Enjoy sips from a dizzying array of beer options from near and far alongside selections from the tantalizing full menu of sandwiches, salads, and sides. Before you go, stop into the actual store at City Beer Store, a large selection of curated items is available for purchase to take home with you. If the Indian Summer persists, we will see you out on their cozy patio, otherwise look for us just inside. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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Oct 21(1 event)

(All day): Untitled Event

(All day)
Oct 21

Loom Knit a Scarf Now for Warm, Fuzzy Gifts Later
Thursdays, December 5 & 12, 10 a.m. to Noon

Winter has descended and who doesn't need a warm scarf to wrap around to keep snuggly and warm from the wintery San Francisco fog? Learn to make a scarf using a loom and get ready to make this year's gifts all by hand. This class will teach the e-wrap and purl stitches. You will also learn the differences between garter and stockinette techniques. This class is aimed toward the beginner loom knitter, but anyone can join. Knowledge of how to cast on, e-wrap, and bind off (covered in November's Hat's Off to Loom Knitting) is preferred but not required--just bring your desire to learn and have fun.

Supplies needed:
1 skein of yarn, preferably worsted weight; bulky is ideal for beginners
A 24 or 31 peg loom
Loom tool
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Bringing your own supplies is strongly recommended; limited supplies will be available for borrowing on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24(1 event)

5:30 pm: Master Your Money: Conquer Your Credit


Oct 24

Master Your Money: Conquer Your Credit

Thursday, October 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

FREE

Credit, whether cards, scores, or reports, need not strike terror in your heart. Credit scores and reports need not be a mystery and having a credit card can be a very beneficial thing when handled with smarts. Wells Fargo Financial professional Dep Pham will be joining us to share the savvy consumer’s guide to establishing and managing credit and obtaining and making sense out of those credit reports. Light refreshments available at 5:30 p.m. and we’ll get started at 6 p.m. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

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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.

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