Calendar

Events in January 2020

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Dec 29(1 event)

(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays

(All day)
Dec 21 Jan 5

All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.

Dec 30(1 event)

(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays

(All day)
Dec 21 Jan 5

All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.

Dec 31(1 event)

(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays

(All day)
Dec 21 Jan 5

All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.

Jan 1(1 event)

(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays

(All day)
Dec 21 Jan 5

All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.

Jan 2(1 event)

(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays

(All day)
Dec 21 Jan 5

All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.

Jan 3(1 event)

(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays

(All day)
Dec 21 Jan 5

All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.

Jan 4(1 event)

(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays

(All day)
Dec 21 Jan 5

All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.

Jan 5(1 event)

(All day): LightHouse Closed for Holidays

(All day)
Dec 21 Jan 5

All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.

Jan 6
Jan 7
Jan 8
Jan 9(1 event)

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 9

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.

Jan 10(1 event)

1:00 pm: Talking Titles


Jan 10

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

January Selection: The happiness project: or, why I spent a year trying to sing in the morning, clean my closets, fight right, read Aristotle, and generally have more fun by Gretchen Rubin (DB 70275)

Author's personal reflections on a monthly plan to improve her quality of life by the end of one year. Analyzes missteps, challenges, and successes in reaching her goals and shares the often unexpected lessons she learned. Bestseller. 2009.

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

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Jan 16(2 events)

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 16

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.

6:00 pm: 30% & Growing: Berkeley


Jan 16

30% & Growing
Thursday, January 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley

Start your 2020 30% adventures in this Irish Revolutionary watering hole, a staple of the East Bay scene since 1973. We'll debrief the holidays and outlook for the new year over hearty pub grub, and if you're feeling funky, linger longer for free live funk, soul, hip hop, jazz, and Latin music courtesy of Starry Plough's in-house band. Guarantee your spot at the table by submitting your RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

Jan 17
Jan 18(2 events)

1:00 pm: Milestone Meetup: Annual ETC Winter Trip


Jan 18 Jan 20

Milestone Meetup: Annual ETC Winter Trip
Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20

Each year, LightHouse partners with our friends from Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) for their always awesome overnight seasonal adventures. 2020 will be no different for our LightHouse thrill seekers with a ski trip in January, kayaking in June and rafting in August. These always awesome trips are led by fantastic ETC guides who will introduce you to the basic techniques of that trip's sport while we experience the fun and magic of the wilderness with our blind and low vision friends.

In January, LightHouse invites all students ages 14 and up that are blind or have low vision to join us for our annual winter trip with ETC over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Our two-night adventure starts Saturday afternoon and will take us to the ETC winter cabin in Arnold, where we will meet our guides and friends from ETC for our adventure. The weekend will consist of all day cross country skiing Sunday and a hike through the world's largest giant sequoias on Monday before we return to the Bay Area that afternoon.

Who: Youth and Adults that are blind or have low vision (ages 14 and up)
What: LightHouse overnight winter adventure with friends from ETC
When: Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20
Where: ETC Winter Cabin in Arnold, CA
Transportation: Round trip transportation will depart to the ETC Winter Cabin from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18 and return by 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20
Cost: The cost of the trip is $150.00 per student and includes ski equipment, food, round trip transportation and two night in shared accommodations in the ETC Winter Cabin
Residents of San Francisco: Thanks to a grant from the city of San Francisco, LightHouse students that reside within the city and county of San Francisco can join us for this trip FREE of charge!
RSVP: Please note limited space is available and students must submit payment and ALL necessary paperwork before their spot on the trip will be confirmed. Deadline to sign up for this trip is Wednesday, January 9.

If you are interested in signing up for this trip or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at 415.694.7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.

7:00 pm: Broadway Musicals of the 1970's. Gill Concerts to Benefit EHC:


Jan 18

Broadway Musicals of the 1970's. The 18th Annual Gill Concerts to Benefit Enchanted Hills Camp. Music will include pieces from Pippin, Godspell, A Chorus Line and others. Join us for this annual musical event on January 18 or 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Spieker Ballroom at Menlo School 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 94027.

Seating is on a first come, first served basis. $20 donation is requested.

For more information contact Steve & Nancy Gill at gillnancyg@gmail.com or 650-948-4648.

Jan 19(2 events)

1:00 pm: Milestone Meetup: Annual ETC Winter Trip


Jan 18 Jan 20

Milestone Meetup: Annual ETC Winter Trip
Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20

Each year, LightHouse partners with our friends from Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) for their always awesome overnight seasonal adventures. 2020 will be no different for our LightHouse thrill seekers with a ski trip in January, kayaking in June and rafting in August. These always awesome trips are led by fantastic ETC guides who will introduce you to the basic techniques of that trip's sport while we experience the fun and magic of the wilderness with our blind and low vision friends.

In January, LightHouse invites all students ages 14 and up that are blind or have low vision to join us for our annual winter trip with ETC over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Our two-night adventure starts Saturday afternoon and will take us to the ETC winter cabin in Arnold, where we will meet our guides and friends from ETC for our adventure. The weekend will consist of all day cross country skiing Sunday and a hike through the world's largest giant sequoias on Monday before we return to the Bay Area that afternoon.

Who: Youth and Adults that are blind or have low vision (ages 14 and up)
What: LightHouse overnight winter adventure with friends from ETC
When: Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20
Where: ETC Winter Cabin in Arnold, CA
Transportation: Round trip transportation will depart to the ETC Winter Cabin from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18 and return by 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20
Cost: The cost of the trip is $150.00 per student and includes ski equipment, food, round trip transportation and two night in shared accommodations in the ETC Winter Cabin
Residents of San Francisco: Thanks to a grant from the city of San Francisco, LightHouse students that reside within the city and county of San Francisco can join us for this trip FREE of charge!
RSVP: Please note limited space is available and students must submit payment and ALL necessary paperwork before their spot on the trip will be confirmed. Deadline to sign up for this trip is Wednesday, January 9.

If you are interested in signing up for this trip or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at 415.694.7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.

7:00 pm: Broadway Musicals of the 1970's. Gill Concerts to Benefit EHC:


Jan 19

Broadway Musicals of the 1970's. The 18th Annual Gill Concerts to Benefit Enchanted Hills Camp. Music will include pieces from Pippin, Godspell, A Chorus Line and others. Join us for this annual musical event on January 18 or 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Spieker Ballroom at Menlo School 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 94027.

Seating is on a first come, first served basis. $20 donation is requested.

For more information contact Steve & Nancy Gill at gillnancyg@gmail.com or 650-948-4648.

Jan 20(2 events)

1:00 pm: Milestone Meetup: Annual ETC Winter Trip


Jan 18 Jan 20

Milestone Meetup: Annual ETC Winter Trip
Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20

Each year, LightHouse partners with our friends from Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) for their always awesome overnight seasonal adventures. 2020 will be no different for our LightHouse thrill seekers with a ski trip in January, kayaking in June and rafting in August. These always awesome trips are led by fantastic ETC guides who will introduce you to the basic techniques of that trip's sport while we experience the fun and magic of the wilderness with our blind and low vision friends.

In January, LightHouse invites all students ages 14 and up that are blind or have low vision to join us for our annual winter trip with ETC over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Our two-night adventure starts Saturday afternoon and will take us to the ETC winter cabin in Arnold, where we will meet our guides and friends from ETC for our adventure. The weekend will consist of all day cross country skiing Sunday and a hike through the world's largest giant sequoias on Monday before we return to the Bay Area that afternoon.

Who: Youth and Adults that are blind or have low vision (ages 14 and up)
What: LightHouse overnight winter adventure with friends from ETC
When: Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20
Where: ETC Winter Cabin in Arnold, CA
Transportation: Round trip transportation will depart to the ETC Winter Cabin from the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18 and return by 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20
Cost: The cost of the trip is $150.00 per student and includes ski equipment, food, round trip transportation and two night in shared accommodations in the ETC Winter Cabin
Residents of San Francisco: Thanks to a grant from the city of San Francisco, LightHouse students that reside within the city and county of San Francisco can join us for this trip FREE of charge!
RSVP: Please note limited space is available and students must submit payment and ALL necessary paperwork before their spot on the trip will be confirmed. Deadline to sign up for this trip is Wednesday, January 9.

If you are interested in signing up for this trip or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at 415.694.7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.

(All day): LightHouse Offices Closed for MLK Jr. Day

(All day)
Jan 20

All LightHouse offices will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23(1 event)

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 23

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.

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Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30(2 events)

10:00 am: Knitting


Jan 30

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.

5:00 pm: Art Opening with Photographer Ted Tahquechi


Jan 30

Join us to welcome our resident artist Ted Tahquechi, blind photographer, as he describes his photography and artistic process. Refreshments to be served. Get a sneak peak at some of his work on our Gallery website and visit the artist website here.

Jan 31(1 event)

12:00 pm: Sensing the Seasons: Outdoor Education Retreats at EHC


Jan 31 Feb 2

Sensing the Seasons: Outdoor Education Retreats at EHC

Starting this November, the LightHouse Youth Program will be heading up to beautiful Enchanted Hills Camp for our new quarterly weekend nature themed retreats. "Sensing the Seasons" weekends will be filled with lots of learning opportunities for you and your blind and low vision friends to observe the changing of the seasons and how it impacts the natural habitats of EHC. In addition to seeing friends, participants will gain a great appreciation of the area by learning about the flora and fauna, the natural history of the majestic Mayacamas Mountain Range and the native people of Napa.

The program curriculum has been packed full with hands on and thought provoking activities and opportunities for blind and low vision students to learn and develop many skills from the Expanded Core Curriculum from WOLF School Naturalist Academy and experienced LightHouse for the Blind and Low Vision mentors. The Expanded Core Curriculum concepts that are addressed during these ongoing retreats include: independent living skills, orientation and mobility, sensory efficiency, self-determination, social interaction skills and recreation and leisure.

For more information about the WOLF School please visit their website.

Who: Youth between the ages of 12 and 20 that are Low Vision or Blind
What: Outdoor Education Retreats at EHC
When: 1st Weekend: November 1st to 3rd, 2nd Weekend: January 31st to February 2nd and 3rd Weekend: April 17th to 19th
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp @ 3410 Mount Veeder Rd. Napa CA
Transportation: Shuttle will depart from LightHouse East Bay at the Ed Roberts Campus at 1:00 p.m. Friday afternoon and will return to the same location on Sunday afternoon at 12 p.m. for each of the weekends.
Program fee: The fee for the weekend program is $25 per person to help offset transportation expenses. Low program costs have been made possible thanks to a generous grant from North Face. Please let us know if you need any assistance with the program fee.
RSVP: In order to help staff from LightHouse, EHC and WOLF School make adequate preparations for the weekend retreats we ask that students RSVP before Monday, October 28.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Sensing the Seasons program please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.

Feb 1(1 event)

12:00 pm: Sensing the Seasons: Outdoor Education Retreats at EHC


Jan 31 Feb 2

Sensing the Seasons: Outdoor Education Retreats at EHC

Starting this November, the LightHouse Youth Program will be heading up to beautiful Enchanted Hills Camp for our new quarterly weekend nature themed retreats. "Sensing the Seasons" weekends will be filled with lots of learning opportunities for you and your blind and low vision friends to observe the changing of the seasons and how it impacts the natural habitats of EHC. In addition to seeing friends, participants will gain a great appreciation of the area by learning about the flora and fauna, the natural history of the majestic Mayacamas Mountain Range and the native people of Napa.

The program curriculum has been packed full with hands on and thought provoking activities and opportunities for blind and low vision students to learn and develop many skills from the Expanded Core Curriculum from WOLF School Naturalist Academy and experienced LightHouse for the Blind and Low Vision mentors. The Expanded Core Curriculum concepts that are addressed during these ongoing retreats include: independent living skills, orientation and mobility, sensory efficiency, self-determination, social interaction skills and recreation and leisure.

For more information about the WOLF School please visit their website.

Who: Youth between the ages of 12 and 20 that are Low Vision or Blind
What: Outdoor Education Retreats at EHC
When: 1st Weekend: November 1st to 3rd, 2nd Weekend: January 31st to February 2nd and 3rd Weekend: April 17th to 19th
Where: Enchanted Hills Camp @ 3410 Mount Veeder Rd. Napa CA
Transportation: Shuttle will depart from LightHouse East Bay at the Ed Roberts Campus at 1:00 p.m. Friday afternoon and will return to the same location on Sunday afternoon at 12 p.m. for each of the weekends.
Program fee: The fee for the weekend program is $25 per person to help offset transportation expenses. Low program costs have been made possible thanks to a generous grant from North Face. Please let us know if you need any assistance with the program fee.
RSVP: In order to help staff from LightHouse, EHC and WOLF School make adequate preparations for the weekend retreats we ask that students RSVP before Monday, October 28.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Sensing the Seasons program please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.

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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