Events Calendar
Events in August 2025
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Jul 27 | Jul 28 |
Jul 29(1 event) 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 |
Jul 30(1 event) 3:00 pm: Museum of Craft and Design: Virtual Tour (Online) – Tuesday, July 30, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Online Event Join the Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) and LightHouse online for a guided virtual tour of the museum’s current exhibitions. For additional information, please contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 or visit the Museum of Craft and Design website. |
Jul 31(1 event) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. 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@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! | Aug 1 | Aug 2 |
Aug 3 |
Aug 4(1 event) 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. |
Aug 5(2 events) 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 2:00 pm: Labyrinth Walk (Hybrid) – Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa When: Tuesdays (see schedule below description) from 2:00-3:00 PM RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 The EBC campus Labyrinth is accessible to walkers with white canes, guide dogs, wheelchairs or two people side by side. Walking for stress reduction, mindfulness meditation or enjoying the fresh air, it quiets the mind and opens the heart. New, Request a private facilitated walk. For our hybrid gatherings, we use Tactile finger Labyrinths. Learning this new feeling technique, we practice together as a group with guided meditation. Aug. 5: Walk in person EBC campus outside Labyrinth. Aug. 19: Walk in person on EBC campus outside Labyrinth Aug. 26: (Hybrid) EBC campus and on zoom using finger labyrinths |
Aug 6(1 event) 1:00 pm: Blind Bloopers (online) – When: 1st Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: Blind Bloopers RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 Laugh with us at Blind Bloopers—a lighthearted session where we share the funny, unexpected, and relatable moments that come with blindness or low vision. From tech mix-ups to travel mishaps, come ready to chuckle, connect, and celebrate the joy in our perfectly imperfect lives! |
Aug 7(1 event) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. 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@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! | Aug 8 | Aug 9 |
Aug 10 |
Aug 11(3 events) 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – Monday, August 11 & 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM LightHouse Toastmasters Visionaries offers a supportive, fun space for blind and visually impaired individuals to build public speaking, leadership, and storytelling skills, empowering personal and professional growth. To RSVP, please complete the RSVP Link for Toastmasters o email Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – When: 2nd and 4th Mondays (Aug 11 and 25) from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) LightHouse Toastmasters Visionaries offers a supportive, fun space for blind and visually impaired individuals to build public speaking, leadership, and storytelling skills, empowering personal and professional growth. |
Aug 12(3 events) 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 1:00 pm: Los Visionarios (In-Person) – When: Tuesday August 12 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, CA RSVP: Susana Sandoval at ssandoval@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7630 Los Visionarios is a Spanish-language group for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. Join us for connection and community! 2:00 pm: Labyrinth Walk (Hybrid) – Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa When: Tuesdays (see schedule below description) from 2:00-3:00 PM RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 The EBC campus Labyrinth is accessible to walkers with white canes, guide dogs, wheelchairs or two people side by side. Walking for stress reduction, mindfulness meditation or enjoying the fresh air, it quiets the mind and opens the heart. New, Request a private facilitated walk. For our hybrid gatherings, we use Tactile finger Labyrinths. Learning this new feeling technique, we practice together as a group with guided meditation. Aug. 5: Walk in person EBC campus outside Labyrinth. Aug. 19: Walk in person on EBC campus outside Labyrinth Aug. 26: (Hybrid) EBC campus and on zoom using finger labyrinths |
Aug 13(1 event) 1:00 pm: Blind Bloopers (online) – When: 1st Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: Blind Bloopers RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 Laugh with us at Blind Bloopers—a lighthearted session where we share the funny, unexpected, and relatable moments that come with blindness or low vision. From tech mix-ups to travel mishaps, come ready to chuckle, connect, and celebrate the joy in our perfectly imperfect lives! |
Aug 14(1 event) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. 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@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! | Aug 15 | Aug 16 |
Aug 17 |
Aug 18(1 event) 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. |
Aug 19(2 events) 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 2:00 pm: Labyrinth Walk (Hybrid) – Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa When: Tuesdays (see schedule below description) from 2:00-3:00 PM RSVP: Patricia pjefferson@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 or 707-775-7153 The EBC campus Labyrinth is accessible to walkers with white canes, guide dogs, wheelchairs or two people side by side. Walking for stress reduction, mindfulness meditation or enjoying the fresh air, it quiets the mind and opens the heart. New, Request a private facilitated walk. For our hybrid gatherings, we use Tactile finger Labyrinths. Learning this new feeling technique, we practice together as a group with guided meditation. Aug. 5: Walk in person EBC campus outside Labyrinth. Aug. 19: Walk in person on EBC campus outside Labyrinth Aug. 26: (Hybrid) EBC campus and on zoom using finger labyrinths |
Aug 20(1 event) 1:00 pm: Blind Bloopers (online) – When: 1st Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: Blind Bloopers RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 Laugh with us at Blind Bloopers—a lighthearted session where we share the funny, unexpected, and relatable moments that come with blindness or low vision. From tech mix-ups to travel mishaps, come ready to chuckle, connect, and celebrate the joy in our perfectly imperfect lives! |
Aug 21(1 event) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. 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@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! | Aug 22 | Aug 23 |
Aug 24 |
Aug 25(4 events) 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. 2:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage (Online) – When: Monday August 25 from 2:00-3:00 PM Where: Zoom (RSVP for link if this is your 1st time to this program) RSVP: Page to Stage RSVP Link or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org From the Page to the Stage is our new creative salon for anyone who loves the arts, whether you write, perform, or simply enjoy watching and listening. In this space, we’ll explore everything from poetry, storytelling, and theater to dance, music, and visual arts. Guest Speaker: Jill Eickmann, Co-Founder/Artistic Director of Leela, a holistic improvisational theatre company. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – Monday, August 11 & 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM LightHouse Toastmasters Visionaries offers a supportive, fun space for blind and visually impaired individuals to build public speaking, leadership, and storytelling skills, empowering personal and professional growth. To RSVP, please complete the RSVP Link for Toastmasters o email Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. 6:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries! (Online) – When: 2nd and 4th Mondays (Aug 11 and 25) from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) LightHouse Toastmasters Visionaries offers a supportive, fun space for blind and visually impaired individuals to build public speaking, leadership, and storytelling skills, empowering personal and professional growth. |
Aug 26(2 events) 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 2:00 pm: Virtual Museum Tour: Explore Creativity with Museum of craft and Design (Online) – When: Tuesday, August 26, 2:00–3:30 PM RSVP: Tour RSVP Link Join the Museum of Craft and Design and the LightHouse for a guided virtual tour of current exhibitions. Experience the intersection of craft, sustainability, and artistic storytelling, all from the comfort of your home. Exhibits including Beau McCall: Buttons On!, A Roadmap to Stardust, and a discussion about the MakeArt Course: Papier Mâché – From Trash to Treasure with Daniel Iturralde. | Aug 27 |
Aug 28(2 events) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. 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@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 10:30 am: Earle Baum Campus Book Club (hybrid) – In-person attendees can join at Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa This book club, led by a volunteer, meets regularly to discuss two books. The next books are chosen by the group in the preceding month. All books are available on the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson PJefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7692 or 707-775-7153 | Aug 29 | Aug 30 |
Aug 31 |
Sep 1(1 event) 10:00 am: The Business of Blindness (online) – When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 PM Where: Zoom (New to this program? RSVP for the link) RSVP: RSVP Link to Business of Blindness or sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. |
Sep 2(1 event) 12:30 pm: Hands On Ukulele (in-person) – Earle Baum Campus, 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa Always wanted to play an instrument and not sure how to get started? Come to the EBC campus on Tuesdays for an all levels Ukulele class. The parts of the ukulele, strings, chords, are all taught through description and assistance. Volunteers, called chord callers, will verbally call out the cord ahead of time, as an accessible way of reading music. The class starts at a more beginner level allowing for everyone to play and warm up, and progresses to more challenging songs. Playing music has been known to develop dexterity, improve cognitive function, exercises the brain, enhances memory, and is simply FUN! Bring your voice and enthusiasm and join in the fun. RSVP: Patricia Jefferson pjefferson@old.lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7692 | Sep 3 |
Sep 4(1 event) 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. 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@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! | Sep 5 | Sep 6 |
The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325.
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