LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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Labor Day Holiday (LightHouse Closed)
Labor Day Holiday (LightHouse Closed)
(All day)
Sep 4 -
Tech Together: September 2023 (Online)
Tech Together: September 2023 (Online)
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Sep 5Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
September 5: Stream on with Video Streaming Services
Join the Access Technology team in a discussion all about video streaming apps. We will talk about popular streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and more! We will also discuss different video resolutions.RSVP online for Stream on with Video Streaming Services or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684
September 12: All About Video Gear Part 1: iPhone Camera and Accessories
Join the Access Technology team as we explore how to use the iPhone to record and edit your videos. We will talk about considerations before starting the recording, apps you can use for editing, and peripheral accessories that can enhance your videos.RSVP online for All About Video Gear Part 1: iPhone Camera and Accessories or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684
September 19: All About Video Gear Part 2: Cameras, Lenses, and Accessories
Join the Access Technology Team as we continue our discussion on video recording gear. We will talk about DSLR cameras, GoPros, and a host of other dedicated video recorders. We will also discuss lenses, filters, mounts, and more.RSVP online for All About Video Gear Part 2: Cameras, Lenses, and Accessories or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684
September 26: Vlogging in View
Join the Access Technology team as we discuss how to upload your videos for the world to see. We’ll discuss the different platforms available and accessibility considerations.RSVP online for Vlogging in View or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684
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Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
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Sep 6We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Gratitude VIBES: September 2023 (online)Gratitude VIBES: September 2023 (online)
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Sep 6Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations. Individual check-ins and gratitude-closers follow presentations.
September 6: Poetry Readings from Writers' Lane Workshop participants and other works.
September 20: Guest, DeAnna Quietwater Noriega, author of Fifty Years of Walking with FriendsRSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Sep 6Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
EHC Virtual Campfire (online)EHC Virtual Campfire (online)
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Sep 6These fun-filled evenings will consist of Enchanted Hills Camp updates, songs, alumni check-ins and LightHouse information and resources. All are welcome to join.
RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
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Little Learners Playgroup (online)
Little Learners Playgroup (online)
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Sep 7Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!
For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!
Museum of Craft & Design Mobile Make Art Activation (in-person)Museum of Craft & Design Mobile Make Art Activation (in-person)
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Sep 7The Museum of Craft & Design (MCD) returns for a series of monthly artmaking sessions featuring projects, processes and prompts inspired by their latest exhibitions. Whether you craft, build, paint, garden, sew or sculpt at any level experience, MCD's Mobile Make art activations are sure to push your envelope or meet you in your happy place. Come to the craft room on the 11th floor of Lighthouse San Francisco HQ for good times with great people.
RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
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Sep 7Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users.
This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone.
Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp by email to: JColon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323.
Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teen and Young Adult: Stranger Things (online)Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teen and Young Adult: Stranger Things (online)
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Sep 7Are you looking for a thrilling escape into the world of science fiction and mystery? Look no further! The Reel Escape Audio Description Club is back this fall, bringing together blind and low vision teens and young adults for an exciting social gathering over an audio-described TV show.
We'll be embarking on an unforgettable journey into the 1980s with the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. This captivating show revolves around a group of kids in a small town, facing supernatural mysteries, government conspiracies, and the enigmatic powers of a mysterious girl with psychokinetic abilities.
Every Thursday evening at 8:00 pm, join us via Zoom to watch the latest episode of Stranger Things and connect with your LightHouse and EHC friends. It's a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of excitement and adventure while enjoying the company of like-minded peers.
Check out the official Stranger Things trailer.
Parents, Please Take Note: Stranger Things is rated TV-14 for horror elements and language, which may not be suitable for kids under 17. While Seasons 1-3 were rated TV-14, Season 4 received a TV-MA rating. For more detailed information, you can check the Stranger Things Parental Guide. If you are under 18 and wish to join this series, we kindly request your parent or guardian to contact a LightHouse Youth Team member with written permission for your participation.
RVSP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372.
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2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
(All day)
Sep 8 – Sep 9As we make our way into fall, the LightHouse invites students of all ages to join us for our next adventure with Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). This time, we head east to the South Fork of the American River for an overnight campout and whitewater rafting adventure with your blind and low-vision friends.
Our trip will depart from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, on Friday, September 8 at 2:00 pm. We will head up to the ETC Camp in Lotus California where we will make dinner as a group and enjoy an evening under the stars. The next morning after we make breakfast, our day-long paddle will begin. After a fun day on the water led by our experienced ETC Guides, our group will make the trip back to Ed Roberts Campus in Berkely in the evening. This trip is open for youth and adults ages 14 and up and is $150.00 per participant. This includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, and meals throughout the adventure.
Who: Youth and Adults who are blind or have low vision, ages 14 and up
What: Whitewater Rafting and Overnight Campout
When: Depart from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley at 2:00 pm Friday, September 9, and return to the same space 8:00 pm Saturday, September 9.
Where: South Fork of the American River and ETC’s Overnight Camp located in Lotus CA
Waiver: Each participant must complete and submit both a LightHouse and Environmental Travel Companions form
Cost: The cost of the event is $150.00 per participant. This fee includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, meals and snack through the adventure. Spots will only be reserved once payment and the two signed waivers are received.
Transportation: round trip shuttle for this outing from the Ed Roberts Campus is available for those that request a space when they RSVP. Individuals that do not need transportation from the Bay Area may arrange transportation to meet us at the River Camp.RSVP: with Jamey Gump by August 16 at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. Please note: Space is limited and one’s spot will not be confirmed until all payment and paperwork for this trip is submitted. Please also confirm your transportation needs when RSVPing.
Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)
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Sep 8This class runs Fridays in September from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
“Meet me in the kitchen” is a five-week course designed to empower LightHouse students with the non-visual techniques needed to prepare and present delicious meals independently. This course is created and taught by Bobbi Pompey, an Independent Living Skills Specialist with a passion for cooking and teaching. Each week you will learn non-visual kitchen skills, general cooking tips and tricks, and prepare a snack or meal.
Skills You Will Learn Include:
Organizing, labeling, and preparing your kitchen and workspace
Measuring wet and dry ingredients
Using knives, kitchen appliances, blindness/low vision gadgets and other “tools of the trade”
Understanding how to build flavor profiles, decipher lingo used in recipes, and determine the doneness of food
Serving, garnishing, and presenting meals with multiple dishes to friends and family, and other guestsSpots in this fun and educational course are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Bobbi Pompey, bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7613 by August 25th.
Course Schedule:
Session 1: September 1 - Welcome and Course Overview
This session will include staff/student introductions, a course overview, a tour of the kitchen, and an introduction to basic techniques for navigating a kitchen. Class will conclude with a lesson on pouring and spreading and the preparation of a snack.Session 2: September - Cracking the Code
By the end of this session, you will understand how to decipher common recipe lingo, develop delicious flavor profiles with spices stock a pantry with basic staples, and shop for groceries independently. Techniques for measuring will be used to create a spice rub and/or basic sauce.Session 3: September 15 - Getting the Job Done
Knife skills are the main focus of this session. Students will make a simple one-pot soup and learn to determine when food is done.Session 4: September 22 - Learning to Spin All the Plates
This class marks the transition into the more advanced portion of the course. Labeling, organizing, blindness devices, kitchen gadgets, and the use of small appliances will be covered as ways to add efficiency to meal preparation. You will prepare a three part meal during this session.Session 5: September 29 - Putting On the Finishing Touches
Taking all the skills of previous classes you will learn to; serve themselves, serve others, set a table, decorate and/or garnish a meal.This course takes place at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market St. 10th Floor.
RSVP by August 25 to Bobbi Pompey at BPompey@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7613.
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2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
2023 Rafting and Overnight Campout with ETC (in-person)
(All day)
Sep 8 – Sep 9As we make our way into fall, the LightHouse invites students of all ages to join us for our next adventure with Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). This time, we head east to the South Fork of the American River for an overnight campout and whitewater rafting adventure with your blind and low-vision friends.
Our trip will depart from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, on Friday, September 8 at 2:00 pm. We will head up to the ETC Camp in Lotus California where we will make dinner as a group and enjoy an evening under the stars. The next morning after we make breakfast, our day-long paddle will begin. After a fun day on the water led by our experienced ETC Guides, our group will make the trip back to Ed Roberts Campus in Berkely in the evening. This trip is open for youth and adults ages 14 and up and is $150.00 per participant. This includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, and meals throughout the adventure.
Who: Youth and Adults who are blind or have low vision, ages 14 and up
What: Whitewater Rafting and Overnight Campout
When: Depart from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley at 2:00 pm Friday, September 9, and return to the same space 8:00 pm Saturday, September 9.
Where: South Fork of the American River and ETC’s Overnight Camp located in Lotus CA
Waiver: Each participant must complete and submit both a LightHouse and Environmental Travel Companions form
Cost: The cost of the event is $150.00 per participant. This fee includes, rafting equipment, overnight campout, transportation to the rafting site, meals and snack through the adventure. Spots will only be reserved once payment and the two signed waivers are received.
Transportation: round trip shuttle for this outing from the Ed Roberts Campus is available for those that request a space when they RSVP. Individuals that do not need transportation from the Bay Area may arrange transportation to meet us at the River Camp.RSVP: with Jamey Gump by August 16 at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. Please note: Space is limited and one’s spot will not be confirmed until all payment and paperwork for this trip is submitted. Please also confirm your transportation needs when RSVPing.
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!
