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Events in October 2019

  • Knitting

    Knitting


    Oct 3

    Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

    For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

  • Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

    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

    Knitting

    Knitting


    Oct 10

    Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

    For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    Museum Meanderings: Bonus Edition @ the CJM

    Museum Meanderings: Bonus Edition @ the CJM


    Oct 10

    Museum Meanderings Bonus Edition @ the CJM
    Annabeth Rosen: Fired, Broken, Gathered, Heaped
    Thursday, October 10, 5-6:30 p.m.
    Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM)
    736 Mission St. San Francisco
    FREE

    Setting standards of excellence for their descriptive tours, the CJM once again invites us to enjoy the upcoming exhibit, "Annabeth Rosen: Fired, Broken, Gathered, Heaped," via a verbal descriptive tour not to be missed. Spaces are limited, one guest per LightHouse participant please, and RSVP is required by Monday, October 7 to solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    About the Exhibit:
    Annabeth Rosen: Fired, Broken, Gathered, Heaped
    July 25, 2019-January 19, 2020

    This exhibition is the first major survey of Annabeth Rosen (b. 1957 Brooklyn, NY), Robert Arneson Chair at UC Davis, and 2018 Guggenheim fellow.
    For over two decades, Annabeth Rosen has interrogated the place of ceramics in the field of contemporary art. Featuring ceramics and works on paper from over twenty years, this groundbreaking exhibition examines how Rosen's™ work radically defies the limits of her primary medium, pushing it beyond spectacle and into conversations about contemporary painting, feminist theory, endurance-based performance and conceptual art.

    Within the genre's trajectory, Rosen functions as an integral link between such artists as Peter Voulkos, Jun Kaneko, Mary Heilman, Lynda Benglis, and a new generation of artists working in ceramics. From monumental sculptures binding multitudes of discrete works together in a gravity-defying feat, to undulating drawings that illustrate the meticulous intention behind the artist’s creative process, this exhibition celebrates the diverse and prolific career of this pioneer of ceramic sculpture.

  • Employment Immersion Program Virtual Workshop

    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

    Talking Titles

    Talking Titles


    Oct 11

    Talking Titles
    Second Fridays monthly, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    Ed Roberts Campus/ADA Cafe
    3075 Adeline, Berkeley

    Calling all book worms and word nerds! Let's talk titles, talking titles, that is. We're grabbing great titles from the National Library Services, devouring great reads in our preferred format, and gathering on the monthly to share all the feels, the highlights, the low-lights, and dissect with reckless abandon. Keep reading for more details on NLS if you are new to the alternative format book game, and contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 to suggest titles, submit queries or simply RSVP.

    About NLS:
    The National Library Service (NLS) grants access to blind and print disabled individuals to alternative formats of tens of thousands of books and magazines for free in braille or audio formats, delivered to your door or instantly downloadable to a variety of devices. To learn more about NLS, visit their Frequently Asked Questions website.  To apply, visit the application website or call 1-888-NLS-READ (1-888-657-7323) to find your local NLS partner library.

    Read more: Talking Titles

    Jess Curtis/Gravity Presents: (in)Visible

    Jess Curtis/Gravity Presents: (in)Visible


    Oct 11

    Jess Curtis/Gravity Presents: (in)Visible
    Friday, October 11, 7-10 PM
    CounterPulse Theater
    80 Turk St., San Francisco
    $10 (FREE for SF residents)
    HOW DO YOU EXPERIENCE A PERFORMANCE?
    BY SEEING IT?
    WHAT IF THAT’S NOT POSSIBLE?
    "Jess Curtis makes the invisible visible... acoustically and haptically (in)Visible challenges the audience to take on new perspectives." -- TanzRaumBerlin

    (in)Visible, a new evening-length work by Jess Curtis/Gravity, dislocates vision from the center of your experience. Developed in collaboration with—and particularly focusing on access to culture for—blind and visually impaired audiences, (in)Visible is created and performed by an international cast of six blind, visually impaired and sighted body-based dancer/performers who dance, sing, whisper and feel their way into your consciousness, bringing experimental dance/performance and sensory accessibility practices into a rich and moving interaction.

    LightHouse will be taking in the Friday 10/11 show and you can join us for $10 (saving you a visit to the website to make your own purchase and we've picked up the ticket surcharge), and thanks to the generous support of the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), San Francisco residents are FREE.

    We’ll start by sharing a bite to eat starting around 5, then venture to the theater together to enjoy the pre-show haptic tour starting at 7. Show will start promptly at 8 and no late seating is permitted. Dinner is optional.

    Secure your ticket for this performance by RSVPing to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 and indicate whether you’d like to join the group for dinner beforehand. Audio description and haptic tours will be offered for the duration of the show's run, October 3-13, and other accessibility accommodations are available. For more information about (in)Visible, visit their website.

    Read more: Jess Curtis/Gravity Presents: (in)Visible

  • One City One Book—San Francisco Reads Author Talk with Tommy Orange

    One City One Book—San Francisco Reads Author Talk with Tommy Orange


    Oct 16

    One City One Book—San Francisco Reads

    Author Talk with Tommy Orange

    Wednesday, October 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

    San Francisco Public Library

    100 Larkin St., Koret Auditorium

    Now that you’ve joined Talking titles at the Ed Roberts Campus on October 11, and your brain is full of “There There,” bring your enthusiasm to this exciting author talk hosted by the San Francisco Public Library, who are honored to announce its 15th Annual One City One Book main event, There There by Tommy Orange. Tommy Orange will be at the Main Library in conversation with San Francisco Poet Laureate Kim Shuck. To join Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen for pre-event dining in the neighborhood, let her know you plan to join the party by RSVPing to solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. We’ll gather at LightHouse HQ around 4, head out to a local spot for a bite, and be at the library before 6 to get settled.

  • Knitting

    Knitting


    Oct 17

    Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

    For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    Accessible Signage Training

    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

    30% & Growing: San Francisco

    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.

  • Dinner and Bingo

    Dinner and Bingo


    Oct 18

    Dinner and Bingo

    Enjoy a community dinner and lots of rollicking bingo fun on the third Friday of each month at the LightHouse. RSVP by noon on the Tuesday prior and $7 covers your dinner (RSVP later or not at all and your dinner is $10). Braille and large print bingo cards make bingo accessible for everyone.   Bring a handful or two of coins for small-change competitiveness … we play a couple of nickel games, several dimes games, and after dessert, one quarter gets you three games – good company – good food – good fun! To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

  • Knitting

    Knitting


    Oct 24

    Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

    For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    Pumpkin Palooza

    Pumpkin Palooza


    Oct 24

    It is that time of year - nights are cooler, days are shorter, and the air is more crisp. You guessed it, fall is here and LightHouse is kicking off the season with a Pumpkin Palooza, part of our Milestone Meetup series.

    When: Thursday, October 24, 2019, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
    Where: LightHouse Headquarters, 10th Floor
    Cost: $20.00 (this covers the cost of your pumpkin and ingredients for the curry and bread). Free for San Francisco residents.
    RSVP: Contact Bobbi Pompey at 415-694-7613 or bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org by Tuesday, October 22. Please include any dietary restrictions or food allergies.

    LightHouse friends of all ages will join together for yet another inter-generational Milestones Meet-Up to celebrate all things pumpkin. We will be carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, candle holders or other festive creations. We'll simmer a savory pot of pumpkin curry, bake a mouthwatering loaf of pumpkin bread, and enjoy all of these activities while sipping pumpkin spiced lattes and hot cider, socializing with other folks of various ages who are blind or have low vision, and most importantly practicing valuable blindness skills.

    Those attending should be comfortable with knives and other sharp tools, stove-tops, ovens and wet/dry measurements. Thanks to grant funding, this event is FREE for San Francisco residents.

    What is the Milestone Meet-Up?
    The Milestones Meetup is a series of LightHouse activities aimed to bring Blind and Low Vision San Franciscans from Generation Z, Generation X, and Baby Boomers to come together and participate in a series of Meetups that are active, educational and just plain fun. But wait - you don't live in San Francisco? Come anyway if you are Gen Z, X or Baby Boomer. Share experiences, discover commonalities and learn from one another. Not sure what generation you are a part of? Baby Boomers range in age from 55 to 72, Generation X from 42 to 54, and members of Generation Z are 26 and younger.

     

    Master Your Money: Conquer Your Credit

    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.

  • Food & Film Fridays

    Food & Film Fridays


    Oct 25

    Food & Film Fridays
    Fourth Fridays Monthly, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
    Film for October: Coco

    What: Watch the audio described version of the film Coco.
    When: October 25, 2019, noon to 4:00 p.m.
    Where: Meet at noon at LightHouse headquarters. We'll then grab lunch and walk to the San Francisco Public Library's Koret Auditorium.
    Cost: No charge for the film - you only need cover the cost of your lunch.

    Did you know that the San Francisco Public Library offers an audio described movie on the fourth Friday each month, absolutely free of charge, and the audio description is open—no headsets to mess with and the liberating feeling that access is the norm and the default—everyone gets to experience what audio description does for blind & low vision movie goers.

    We’ll meet at LightHouse Headquarters at 1155 Market St. in the street-level lobby at noon, and for the price of lunch at one of the many nearby eateries, we’ll grab a bite to eat, then head over to the theater to enjoy a free open audio described movie that starts at 2. Contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 so we know you’re coming and don’t leave you behind.

    Learn more about October’s open audio described movie.

    A note about audio description for the uninitiated:
    Audio description is a vital component to enjoying movies alongside our friends, family, and community members. Information often important to a story is frequently conveyed in a visual manner with little or few non-visual cues—gestures, facial expressions, signs and printed material—that can make it difficult to keep up with the twists and turns that make cinema exciting.

    Audio description layers description onto the soundtrack that describes visual cues used to establish place, create mood, and foreshadow events. Most major movie theaters offer this service upon request, complimentary with the price of admission, and provided via a headset. We all know that movies can be expensive these days, and the headsets are sometimes cumbersome.

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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