LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in June 2022
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May 30(1 event)
(All day): Memorial Day - LightHouse Closed(All day): Memorial Day - LightHouse Closed (All day) LightHouse will be closed for Memorial Day. |
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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(1 event)
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. |
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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. 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. |
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Jun 18(1 event)
10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (in-person)10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (in-person) – 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. Our June meeting will take place on Zoom and also in person at the LightHouse Multipurpose room, 1155 Market Street, 10th floor, San Francisco, CA 94103. All are invited to attend. for more information contact Vita Zavoli by Email at vzavoli@gmail.com or by phone at (510) 846-4080.
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Jun 19
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Jun 20(2 events)
(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program Program Description The Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) Summer Leadership Summit focuses on developing blind/low vision leaders in an immersive training environment through soft-skills development and exploration of careers in such fields as educational, customer service, and other social or recreational job opportunities. Our training takes place through discussion, role modeling and practice under the supervision of LightHouse staff and experienced EHC Summer Administration staff. Upon completion of the Summer Leadership Summit, participants will walk away with a better understanding of how to be an effective self-advocate as well as further developed social and independent living skills that will better prepare them for transition and post-secondary education program options in the future. In addition, the Summer Leadership Summit program will help develop the soft skills, strong work ethic, and leadership essential for successful in future employment working with peers, supervisors, and students of all ages The program will start with a week of training where participants will take part in job site readiness exercises and activities that will allow participants to develop leadership skills and soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and conflict resolution skills that will help participants prepare to become a counselor-in training (CIT) during the summer programs at EHC. In the second week of the series, participants will be assigned to a group of youth campers as a CIT. During this immersive opportunity, the participants will apply their new skills learned in the first week of the series with the support and supervision from summer Camp Counselors and experienced camp administration. Throughout the program CITs will also participate in discussions with blind/low vision leaders from the greater blind community as well as successfully employed adults about career opportunities, blindness philosophy, life hacks, and many other topics important to students as they become adults. The Summer Leadership Summit at EHC is designed for teens ages 16-18 years old who are blind or low vision and are serious about improving their leadership skills by learning to work with children in a rigorous camp setting. As part of the program application process, students must complete LightHouse’s student intake form, conduct an interview with program staff and commit to participating fully in the program at EHC. We welcome perspective participants that possess a variety of previous camping experiences or an interest in exploring the social and recreational work profession to consider applying. Additional information about how to apply can be found below in this announcement. Week 1 (June 20th – 24th): Leadership Development and Staff Training Program Objectives
Program outcomes:
Participant Outcomes
Participation Expectations
***Please note - these requirements are subject to change***
Summer Leadership Summit Program Fee Application and Selection Process
Once your interest email has been received, LightHouse staff will work with prospective participants to schedule an interview and any necessary Living Skills and or Orientation and Mobility evaluations. Prospective students who are new to LightHouse services will also need to complete our student intake form and student registration process before they will be considered for the program. To complete the LightHouse Student registration process please start by submitting the Student Intake Form here. For further information about the Summer Leadership Summit, please don't hesitate to contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. (All day): LightHouse Closed in Recognition of Juneteenth(All day): LightHouse Closed in Recognition of Juneteenth (All day) LightHouse and all LightHouse programs will be closed today, June 20, to honor and celebrate Juneteenth. |
Jun 21(1 event)
(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program Program Description The Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) Summer Leadership Summit focuses on developing blind/low vision leaders in an immersive training environment through soft-skills development and exploration of careers in such fields as educational, customer service, and other social or recreational job opportunities. Our training takes place through discussion, role modeling and practice under the supervision of LightHouse staff and experienced EHC Summer Administration staff. Upon completion of the Summer Leadership Summit, participants will walk away with a better understanding of how to be an effective self-advocate as well as further developed social and independent living skills that will better prepare them for transition and post-secondary education program options in the future. In addition, the Summer Leadership Summit program will help develop the soft skills, strong work ethic, and leadership essential for successful in future employment working with peers, supervisors, and students of all ages The program will start with a week of training where participants will take part in job site readiness exercises and activities that will allow participants to develop leadership skills and soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and conflict resolution skills that will help participants prepare to become a counselor-in training (CIT) during the summer programs at EHC. In the second week of the series, participants will be assigned to a group of youth campers as a CIT. During this immersive opportunity, the participants will apply their new skills learned in the first week of the series with the support and supervision from summer Camp Counselors and experienced camp administration. Throughout the program CITs will also participate in discussions with blind/low vision leaders from the greater blind community as well as successfully employed adults about career opportunities, blindness philosophy, life hacks, and many other topics important to students as they become adults. The Summer Leadership Summit at EHC is designed for teens ages 16-18 years old who are blind or low vision and are serious about improving their leadership skills by learning to work with children in a rigorous camp setting. As part of the program application process, students must complete LightHouse’s student intake form, conduct an interview with program staff and commit to participating fully in the program at EHC. We welcome perspective participants that possess a variety of previous camping experiences or an interest in exploring the social and recreational work profession to consider applying. Additional information about how to apply can be found below in this announcement. Week 1 (June 20th – 24th): Leadership Development and Staff Training Program Objectives
Program outcomes:
Participant Outcomes
Participation Expectations
***Please note - these requirements are subject to change***
Summer Leadership Summit Program Fee Application and Selection Process
Once your interest email has been received, LightHouse staff will work with prospective participants to schedule an interview and any necessary Living Skills and or Orientation and Mobility evaluations. Prospective students who are new to LightHouse services will also need to complete our student intake form and student registration process before they will be considered for the program. To complete the LightHouse Student registration process please start by submitting the Student Intake Form here. For further information about the Summer Leadership Summit, please don't hesitate to contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Jun 22(2 events)
(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program Program Description The Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) Summer Leadership Summit focuses on developing blind/low vision leaders in an immersive training environment through soft-skills development and exploration of careers in such fields as educational, customer service, and other social or recreational job opportunities. Our training takes place through discussion, role modeling and practice under the supervision of LightHouse staff and experienced EHC Summer Administration staff. Upon completion of the Summer Leadership Summit, participants will walk away with a better understanding of how to be an effective self-advocate as well as further developed social and independent living skills that will better prepare them for transition and post-secondary education program options in the future. In addition, the Summer Leadership Summit program will help develop the soft skills, strong work ethic, and leadership essential for successful in future employment working with peers, supervisors, and students of all ages The program will start with a week of training where participants will take part in job site readiness exercises and activities that will allow participants to develop leadership skills and soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and conflict resolution skills that will help participants prepare to become a counselor-in training (CIT) during the summer programs at EHC. In the second week of the series, participants will be assigned to a group of youth campers as a CIT. During this immersive opportunity, the participants will apply their new skills learned in the first week of the series with the support and supervision from summer Camp Counselors and experienced camp administration. Throughout the program CITs will also participate in discussions with blind/low vision leaders from the greater blind community as well as successfully employed adults about career opportunities, blindness philosophy, life hacks, and many other topics important to students as they become adults. The Summer Leadership Summit at EHC is designed for teens ages 16-18 years old who are blind or low vision and are serious about improving their leadership skills by learning to work with children in a rigorous camp setting. As part of the program application process, students must complete LightHouse’s student intake form, conduct an interview with program staff and commit to participating fully in the program at EHC. We welcome perspective participants that possess a variety of previous camping experiences or an interest in exploring the social and recreational work profession to consider applying. Additional information about how to apply can be found below in this announcement. Week 1 (June 20th – 24th): Leadership Development and Staff Training Program Objectives
Program outcomes:
Participant Outcomes
Participation Expectations
***Please note - these requirements are subject to change***
Summer Leadership Summit Program Fee Application and Selection Process
Once your interest email has been received, LightHouse staff will work with prospective participants to schedule an interview and any necessary Living Skills and or Orientation and Mobility evaluations. Prospective students who are new to LightHouse services will also need to complete our student intake form and student registration process before they will be considered for the program. To complete the LightHouse Student registration process please start by submitting the Student Intake Form here. For further information about the Summer Leadership Summit, please don't hesitate to contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. 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. |
Jun 23(1 event)
(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program Program Description The Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) Summer Leadership Summit focuses on developing blind/low vision leaders in an immersive training environment through soft-skills development and exploration of careers in such fields as educational, customer service, and other social or recreational job opportunities. Our training takes place through discussion, role modeling and practice under the supervision of LightHouse staff and experienced EHC Summer Administration staff. Upon completion of the Summer Leadership Summit, participants will walk away with a better understanding of how to be an effective self-advocate as well as further developed social and independent living skills that will better prepare them for transition and post-secondary education program options in the future. In addition, the Summer Leadership Summit program will help develop the soft skills, strong work ethic, and leadership essential for successful in future employment working with peers, supervisors, and students of all ages The program will start with a week of training where participants will take part in job site readiness exercises and activities that will allow participants to develop leadership skills and soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and conflict resolution skills that will help participants prepare to become a counselor-in training (CIT) during the summer programs at EHC. In the second week of the series, participants will be assigned to a group of youth campers as a CIT. During this immersive opportunity, the participants will apply their new skills learned in the first week of the series with the support and supervision from summer Camp Counselors and experienced camp administration. Throughout the program CITs will also participate in discussions with blind/low vision leaders from the greater blind community as well as successfully employed adults about career opportunities, blindness philosophy, life hacks, and many other topics important to students as they become adults. The Summer Leadership Summit at EHC is designed for teens ages 16-18 years old who are blind or low vision and are serious about improving their leadership skills by learning to work with children in a rigorous camp setting. As part of the program application process, students must complete LightHouse’s student intake form, conduct an interview with program staff and commit to participating fully in the program at EHC. We welcome perspective participants that possess a variety of previous camping experiences or an interest in exploring the social and recreational work profession to consider applying. Additional information about how to apply can be found below in this announcement. Week 1 (June 20th – 24th): Leadership Development and Staff Training Program Objectives
Program outcomes:
Participant Outcomes
Participation Expectations
***Please note - these requirements are subject to change***
Summer Leadership Summit Program Fee Application and Selection Process
Once your interest email has been received, LightHouse staff will work with prospective participants to schedule an interview and any necessary Living Skills and or Orientation and Mobility evaluations. Prospective students who are new to LightHouse services will also need to complete our student intake form and student registration process before they will be considered for the program. To complete the LightHouse Student registration process please start by submitting the Student Intake Form here. For further information about the Summer Leadership Summit, please don't hesitate to contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Jun 24(1 event)
(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program(All day): EHC Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Leadership Summit 2022: Leadership and Counselor in Training Program Program Description The Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) Summer Leadership Summit focuses on developing blind/low vision leaders in an immersive training environment through soft-skills development and exploration of careers in such fields as educational, customer service, and other social or recreational job opportunities. Our training takes place through discussion, role modeling and practice under the supervision of LightHouse staff and experienced EHC Summer Administration staff. Upon completion of the Summer Leadership Summit, participants will walk away with a better understanding of how to be an effective self-advocate as well as further developed social and independent living skills that will better prepare them for transition and post-secondary education program options in the future. In addition, the Summer Leadership Summit program will help develop the soft skills, strong work ethic, and leadership essential for successful in future employment working with peers, supervisors, and students of all ages The program will start with a week of training where participants will take part in job site readiness exercises and activities that will allow participants to develop leadership skills and soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and conflict resolution skills that will help participants prepare to become a counselor-in training (CIT) during the summer programs at EHC. In the second week of the series, participants will be assigned to a group of youth campers as a CIT. During this immersive opportunity, the participants will apply their new skills learned in the first week of the series with the support and supervision from summer Camp Counselors and experienced camp administration. Throughout the program CITs will also participate in discussions with blind/low vision leaders from the greater blind community as well as successfully employed adults about career opportunities, blindness philosophy, life hacks, and many other topics important to students as they become adults. The Summer Leadership Summit at EHC is designed for teens ages 16-18 years old who are blind or low vision and are serious about improving their leadership skills by learning to work with children in a rigorous camp setting. As part of the program application process, students must complete LightHouse’s student intake form, conduct an interview with program staff and commit to participating fully in the program at EHC. We welcome perspective participants that possess a variety of previous camping experiences or an interest in exploring the social and recreational work profession to consider applying. Additional information about how to apply can be found below in this announcement. Week 1 (June 20th – 24th): Leadership Development and Staff Training Program Objectives
Program outcomes:
Participant Outcomes
Participation Expectations
***Please note - these requirements are subject to change***
Summer Leadership Summit Program Fee Application and Selection Process
Once your interest email has been received, LightHouse staff will work with prospective participants to schedule an interview and any necessary Living Skills and or Orientation and Mobility evaluations. Prospective students who are new to LightHouse services will also need to complete our student intake form and student registration process before they will be considered for the program. To complete the LightHouse Student registration process please start by submitting the Student Intake Form here. For further information about the Summer Leadership Summit, please don't hesitate to contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Jun 25
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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!