Murray Schneider Glen Park News On a slushy and muddy Saturday morning, 12 volunteers planted scores of native plants on Billy Goat Hill. Stretching from Laidley Street to Beacon Street, natives such as California Sage, Sticky Monkey Flower and Yarrow now complement a trail and hardwood steps, many already completed, that will stretch between the […]
Archives for October 2010
Tell Rec & Park what you think on Saturday 10-12
A correspondent notes: “This came in the Rec and Park newsletter. I’ve been to meetings run by Meredith Thomas of NPC, and I can tell you she runs a tight ship. If anyone can create a productive meeting, it’s her.” == The Neighborhood Parks Council (NPC) has heard your desire to have more access to […]
Fire on Monterey
Firefighters extinguished a one-alarm fire at an apartment building in San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood early this morning, a fire dispatcher said. At 2:57 a.m., crews responded to reports of a fire at 670 Monterey Blvd., which is between Foerster and Gennessee streets. The fire was extinguished by 3:45 a.m., although crews remained on the […]
Keeping up Glen Canyon
The Canyon may look entirely natural, but it takes a lot of upkeep to make a small space pleasant for humans and a good habitat for animals. This week, Randy Zebell with Recreation and Parks worked with two volunteers from the Friends of Glen Canyon Park to deal with some overgrown Arroyo willow. Arroyo willow […]
Halloween tips from Ingleside Station
Happy Halloween From Your Neighborhood Police Station As you know, Halloween is fun for kids & adults alike. It is also one of the busiest nights for police officers. SFPD will be out in full force to help everyone enjoy a great Halloween. As a father of two kids, when I’m not working, I will […]
Crime Report for this week – mostly nothing
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:42 am, 300 blk Laidley, Theft from Locked Vehicle Officers Jones and Vizcay met with a victim who showed them that the right front passenger window of his vehicle had been smashed. The victim told the officers that he heard […]
Diamond Heights Health and Safety Fair Oct. 30
Please help spread the word about the Diamond Heights Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, October 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Diamond Heights Shopping Center. The attached flyer (Word and in pdf) provides an overview of participating organizations including the SF Mounted Police and Dog Unit, the SFFD Ladder Truck, many community […]
Bird & Beckett events this weekend
From Eric and Bird & Beckett We’ve got a little bit of all of it this weekend at Bird & Beckett — Tonight, The 230 Jones Street, Local 6 Liteary Jazz Band– five vets play like they’ve been doing it all their lives– and indeed they’ve been serious, swinging, bop and west coast cool jazz […]
Gas leak near 18th & Castro – residents told to shelter in place
A high pressured gas line has been ruptured by worker’s using a backhoe at 18th and Castro. SFPD is asking residents to shelter in place. The wind is moving the smell of gas north. There is no fire at this time. Please stay away from the affected area. The affected area is 18th between Collingswood […]
Pumpkin carving and a Concert at the Conservatory
PARK NEWS a publication by Sunnyside Park Families & Neighbors October 20, 2010 THE FINAL CONCERT OF THE 2010 SERIES Sunnyside Conservatory Friday, NOVEMBER 12, 2010 Doors open at 6:00 PM Concert begins at 7:00 PM $20 suggested Donation – No one turned away Refreshments available The Friends of Sunnyside Conservatory are delighted to announce […]
Police Update
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Wednesday, October 13, 2010 03:54 pm, 200 blk Arlington, Warrant Arrest Officer Daggett and Officer Hurwitz went to the home of a woman who they knew to have an outstanding arrest warrant. The woman was located there, and taken into custody for the warrant. […]
Pumpkin Spider
By Murray Schneider, Glen Park News staff Sylvia Hochede will never be accused of being frightened of arachnids! Photographed on October 20th, Sylvia, an Arlington Street resident and Friends Glen Canyon Park volunteer, is seen becoming friendly with a pregnant Pumpkin Spider. Working with several other volunteers Wednesday morning, Sylvia picked willow herb and spent […]
Bird Walkers eat pancakes, see coyotes
Fourteen people (all but three from Glen Park) went on a Bird Walk in Glen Canyon Sunday morning and then enjoyed a pancake breakfast sponsored by Friends of Glen Canyon Park. The “birders” braved a light rain but saw around a dozen different birds )identified by naturalist David Armstrong) plus two very sedentary and […]
Good Samaritan chases down iPhone thief at BART
from a neighbor – Today (Oct 16 – afternoon) I helped chased down a man from the Bart Station to Bosworth St. I got off at Glen Park Bart station and made my way to the escalator to go home. Then someone brushed against my arm as he was running up. I had my headphones […]
Glen Park Assoc. financial statements for 3rd quarter posted
See them here.
Candidate forum Tuesday – how to submit questions
District 8 Supervisor Candidates Forum Sponsored by the Neighborhood Parks Council and Glen Park Association When: October 12, 2010 6:00 PM Where: Glen Park Elementary School Forum agenda: 6:00pm Welcoming Remarks Meredith Thomas, NPC Executive Director Michael Rice, Glen Park Association President Libby Smiley, Barbary Coast Consulting 6:05pm Introductory Remarks: Issues re/ Parks & Open […]
Diamond Heights Forum Wednesday
A message from Betsy Eddy, President of Diamond Heights Community Association: Please join us for presentations on the November ballot issues. When: Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive at Diamond Heights Blvd. (parking is available in the Safeway lot) Our DHCA meeting agenda: 1· Jeff […]
10th Anniversary Retrospective: Car break-in news from Capt. Cassanego
To celebrate the Glen Park Association Website turning ten years old, we are reposting some of our favorite stories from the last ten years. Captain’s Message from Ingleside Station: I’ve been writing in the newsletter and speaking at community meetings about car break-ins for many weeks. We know the criminals are breaking into several parked […]
City planners will be at Rec Center on Tuesday
Hello Fans of Glen Park, This is just a quick reminder that John Billovits and I (Planning Department staff) will be at the Glen Park Recreation Center this coming Tuesday, October 5th from 5:30-7:30pm. This is NOT a public meeting. Rather, it’s an opportunity for us to have an informal dialogue with you regarding the […]