Civic Groups San Francisco

Lake Merritt Clean Up at the Pittman Green

Help clean up Lake Merritt and get some exercise! We meet on Saturday morning at 9 am, once a month, to pick up trash around the Lake. Meet at the Pittman Green at the southern side of the lake at the intersection of Lakeshore Ave and 1st Ave at 9:00 am near the exercise equipment. Meet new friends, get some exercise and help keep Oakland beautiful. Trash pickers and trash bags provided. If you get there later than 15 minutes after 9 am, just walk down Lakeshore Ave towards the southern end of Lake Merrit to join up with the group. We walk from the Pittman Green to the Bike/pedestrian bridge at the south end of Lake Merritt, across to the amphitheater.

Trivia at Ghost Town

Trivia starts at 6:30 (but come early to help save seats if possible).

Discover SF -- Italian Heritage Parade & Fleet Week Fest

WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBGfVvK1G6wJMM3vujfMT7 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- * Have you thought of walking with the **Italian heritage parade** all the way from **Fisherman wharf** to **North Beach**? * * Have you thought of observing the **Blue Angels** flying over the bay from the green hilltop of Coit tower? * * Have you thought of descending onto the Pier 27 **Fleet Fest** through the famous steep **Greenwich Steps**, which we only ascended the last part of it in the North Beach Festival? Here is our **signature** multi stop, **civic and natural landmarks walk** through the city, a full half day's Itinerary. One Sunday, two celebrations. The 158th Italian Heritage Parade, the oldest in the U.S., marches through North Beach while the Blue Angels fly over the Bay for Fleet Week. We'll walk the parade together, explore North Beach in small groups, then gather at the foot of Coit Tower to watch the air show. https://sfitalianheritage.org/ https://fleetweeksf.org/ **The plan** ☕ **11:45–12:15: Gather at Buena Vista Cafe** (2765 Hyde St at Beach). Name tags, quick intros, group assignments, and grab a coffee to go. 🚶 **12:15: Walk to the start line** at Jefferson & Powell, about 10 minutes along the waterfront. 🎺 **12:30: Step-off.** We walk with the parade down Columbus Ave through North Beach, past bands, floats, Queen Isabella's court, and restaurants seating people at the curb. ⛪ **\~1:45: Washington Square.** The parade ends in front of Saints Peter and Paul Church, next to the Concorso Italiano car show and the church's annual Bazaar. 👥 **Small groups.** We split into groups of 5–8, each with a TownFlame captain. Your group chooses its own hour: the Bazaar, the car show, espresso on Columbus, a slice of pizza, or City Lights bookstore. ✈️ **\~2:45: Final gathering at Pioneer Park,** the lawn at the foot of Coit Tower. We watch the Blue Angels close out the air show over the Bay. ⚓ **\~4:00: Optional tail.** Walk down the Filbert Steps, through the hillside gardens, to **Fleet Fest at Pier 27** for military bands, food trucks, and a waterfront finish. It's open until 5. **🙋 Active Participation roles open** * **Culture Guide.** You have Italian or Italian-American roots, or you know the traditions. Share stories about the parade, the food, and North Beach history. * **Locality Guide.** You know North Beach, Telegraph Hill, or the waterfront. Point out what's worth seeing and help your group choose its hour. * **Group Lead.** Shepherd a small group of 5–8 after the split and bring them to Coit Tower. * **Sweep.** Walk at the back so nobody gets lost in the crowds. Reply with the role you'd like, or tell us at staging. Every role is paired, so no one does it alone. **Getting there** Take Caltrain to 4th & King, then Muni. The Powell-Hyde cable car ends a few steps from the café, and the F-line streetcar runs along the Wharf. This is one of the busiest days of the year on the waterfront, so transit is strongly recommended over driving. Please plan your own route and arrive on time. We leave the café at 12:15 sharp. Running late? Wait at Leavenworth & Columbus, one block from the café. The parade passes there on its way into North Beach, and you can join us as we come by. **Good to know** Everything is free: the parade, the air show, and Fleet Fest. The day covers about 2.5 miles, including a climb up Telegraph Hill, so wear good shoes. Bring layers for the waterfront wind and something for sun on the hilltop. Name tags are required at TownFlame events. **After the walk:** if your group clicks, tell your captain. Groups that want to keep going can form a squad and plan their next outing together. **Join [TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/), Make Life Happen.** **Liability Waiver:** Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.

Visio Divina -free Visual Meditation with Divine Feminine images

On the second Sunday of each month from 12-1:00 p.m. at herchurch, 678 Portola Dr. San Francisco, enjoy a free drop in meditative process. Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a simple process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance. Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery, or feel free to ask anyone for directions. The Visual Meditation is in silence and self-guided with instructions provided. You're welcome to come for any length you wish; this is a drop in hour, not a full one-hour meditation (unless you want it to be!)

Detroit Steps Maintenance Day

Meet at the lower Detroit Steps ([Detroit St & Hearst Ave](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hearst+Ave+%26+Detroit+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94112/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808f7e7f2ec7b0c9:0x7de5d8a6b895afe1?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwielfWc4J77AhXXLEQIHVqJA-kQ8gF6BAgYEAE "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hearst+Ave+%26+Detroit+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94112/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808f7e7f2ec7b0c9:0x7de5d8a6b895afe1?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwielfWc4J77AhXXLEQIHVqJA-kQ8gF6BAgYEAE")) to grab supplies, meet your project leader and split into crews. Cleaning, sweeping, and gardening will occur from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the steps and surrounding neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756100/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

SF Civic Symphony: Great Mysteries

Some Off-Highway riding before and at Homoto's QBIDV

Dom Dolla - Oct 16th - Cow Palace

Let’s meet up at Valencia Cyclery and ride over to the Dom Dolla show at Cow Palace

San Francisco Roundabout Part 1 of (3)

Homoto's Queer Biker Invasion of Death Valley! (On road route - 3 days)

BUILD FOR HER 💕💻A WOMEN’S SOCIAL IMPACT HACKATHON #SFTechWeek

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Okay builders, this one is for you 🩵 On October 10th, we’re bringing 30–40 women together in San Francisco during SF Tech Week for Build For Her - a Women’s Social Impact Hackathon. We’re building around: 🩺 Women’s Health 💸 Economic Mobility 🛡️ Women’s Safety And! We were just notified that Build For Her was selected for Tech Week’s Hack Week builder track 😆 We’re looking for women across engineering, AI/data, product, design, research, healthcare, fintech, safety/security, policy + social impact. You do NOT have to be an engineer or have hackathon experience. Good teams need people who understand the problem just as much as the technology. Alsooo…some of our longtime Glow Girls already know about this but we’ve been quietly building something called RoamHer. You’ll hear a lot more about her soon, but Build For Her is one of the first experiences we’re bringing to life under RoamHer🩵 Oct 10 | San Francisco | 9AM–5PM Meet other builders + find your team in the Discord: https://discord.gg/FWy7whDpR Presented by RoamHer. https://partiful.com/e/YZxUe2n2J63HD57dVsOA?c=rP1KrfXX

Start Your Saturday with Qigong 免费大雁功, 开始美好一天

**Start your Saturday with Qigong** Gentle movement. Mindful breathing. Restored balance. Join our **free weekly sessions** to improve focus, reduce stress, and boost energy. All levels are welcome—perfect for beginners and families! **When & Where** 📍 San Francisco Marina Branch Library – Outdoor Patio *(Between the library and the children’s playground)* 🚍 Short walk from Muni lines 30, 45, 22, 28, and 43 🚗 Free/permit parking at Marina Green Park (12-min walk) **What to Bring** ☀️ Sunscreen, hat, gloves for sun protection 🌧️ Sessions canceled if it rains **Featured on the SF Marina Branch Library calendar:** https://sfpl.org/locations/marina