By Murray Schneider November 13th proved warm enough to slip on a simple sweatshirt, and the nearly 50 bird lovers who gathered behind the Glen Canyon Recreation Center, ready to begin a two-hour Islais Creek bird watching outing, had earlier outfitted themselves in cotton, flannel and fleece. Allan Ridley, the expedition leader, donned a wide-brimmed […]
Archives for November 2011
Ornament & Card making Saturday at Sunnyside Conservatory
Upcycled Holiday Cards + Ornament Making Saturday, December 3, 2011, 12-3. Free . Rain or Shine! Sunnyside Conservatory, San Francisco 236 Monterey @ Baden Multi-media artist and recycler extraordinaire Monica Lee is back to inspire us at our card making party. She and her fellow artist Dorothy Yuki this year are adding an Ornament Station to the wonderful mix. […]
Glen Park Assoc. Holiday party at the Pritikin Museum – Dec. 11, 2011
The Glen Park Association and Bob Pritikin invite the community to the GPA Holiday Party at the Pritikin Museum, Sunday, December 11, 2011, 47 Chenery Street, near 30th St., Glen Park, 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm Admission is free for current GPA Members and their children. Non-GPA members have two options for admission: $10 charitable donation or […]
Crime Nov. 16 – 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 16 1:30pm Unit Blk Chenery Burglary Officer Ma was dispatched to investigate a burglary. The victim stated that he left and secured his residence and when he returned he noticed there were several items missing. He stated that one of the sliding doors was unlocked and believed that’s how the suspect exited and […]
A Jazzy riff on a jazzy little bookstore we know of…
FRIDAY EVENIN’ MUSIC & SOCIAL CLUB AT THE B&B …ain’ never heerd such pluckin’ an’ blowin’ since the close of Miss Pearl’s feets are tappin’ heads are noddin’ all the chilrens are dancin’ everbody’s smilin’ at everbody else Eric Whittington, presiding fellow of Bird & Beckett Books, announces, “Folks, it’s been happening […]
Card and Ornament making at Sunnyside Conservatory Dec. 3
Holiday Card + Ornament Making Party at Sunnyside Conservatory! Saturday, December 3, 2011, 12-3. Free Multi-media artist and recycler Monica Lee is back to inspire us at our card making party. This year, she and artist Dorothy Yuki add ornaments! Mark your calender for Saturday, December 3, from 12 noon to 3pm. Then…Gather up your […]
Santa’s coming to Modern Past Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 7:00
Stalking the wild yellow-eyed grass and fork-tailed damselfly in Glen Canyon
By Murray Schneider Canyon Correspondent By November 9th, pumpkin spiders had spun their final webs and sparrows hadn’t yet erected their new nests, so Rec and Parks gardeners and Friends of Glen Canyon Park volunteers took the opportunity to nip sprouting willow sprouts, roll back ivy and clip blackberry above the boardwalk adjacent to Islais […]
Van fire closes Monterey Exit on 280 South
Plumes of black smoke billowed up from behind Glen Park Elementary School just after 4:00 on Thursday. A van appeared to have caught fire on the off ramp. The driver and passengers appear to have been un injured and were transferred to another van by 4:20. The type of van was unknown. Glen Park News […]
Crime Report Nov. 13 – 15, 2011
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Sunday, November 13 – Nothing in the report from Glen Park Monday, November 14 4:12pm 5200 Blk Diamond Burglary Civilian Police Service Aides Navarro and Der were dispatched to a call of a burglary that had occurred the day before. They spoke with the […]
Crime Report: Nov. 8 – 12, 2011
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Tuesday, November 8 12:29pm 200 blk Monterey Recovered Vehicle Wednesday, November 9 9:00pm 300 Blk Miguel Theft A victim responded to Ingleside station and told PSA Zabarte that he parked and locked his vehicle in front of his residence and when he returned found […]
If you care about the Canyon – Meeting Saturday
If you care about what’s happening in Glen Canyon, this is a very important meeting to attend. This may be your last chance to voice your opinion about changes and “upgrades” to the canyon and trails. It’s been said that at previous meetings families with small children have been under-represented. But for all, for anyone […]
Crime Report, Nov. 3 – 7, 2011
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Monday, November 3 – Nothing in the report from Glen Park Friday, November 4 – Nothing in the report from Glen Park Saturday, November 5 – Nothing in the report from Glen Park Sunday, November 6 1– Nothing in the report from Glen Park […]
Get ready for a big alarm Wednesday at 11:00
From the Mayor’s office: Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test When: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM, approximately 30 seconds The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 11:00 am PST. The test will interrupt regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite programming, lasting approximately […]
Didge, tabla, oud, flute – Sunnyside Conservatory travels the world in music
Photos by Susan Levy It was a chance to break out of the confines of Monterey Boulevard and Diamond Street, Sunnyside, Glen Park, and beyond, and go on a musical tour to distant continents. On Friday, November 4, the Friends of Sunnyside Conservatory presented an evening of world music that spanned Australia, the Middle East, […]
Photo gallery: Glen Park at Halloween
Too busy herding the kids to really get a look at the highly creative decorations our neighbors came up with? Photographer Ellen Rosenthal spent a spooky evening taking in the sights — walk along with her and see what you missed..
Crime report, Oct. 25 – Nov. 2, 2011
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside station newsletter Tuesday October 25 – Nothing in the report from Glen Park Wednesday October 26 – Nothing in the report from Glen Park Thursday October 27 – Nothing in the report from Glen Park Friday October 28 – Nothing in the report from Glen Park […]
Farmers Market Nov. newsletter
Glen Park Village Farmers’ Market November 2011 Ode to OnionsJulia Child once said, “It’s hard to imagine civilization without onions.” She was right. These hard-working, ever-present root vegetables are the staple of every cook’s kitchen. Versatile, easy to prepare, and full of healthy vitamin C and fiber, they add layers of flavor and texture to a variety of dishes […]
Eliyahu Sills + Jason Ranjit Parmar Live in Concert @ Sunnyside Conservatory this Friday!
Eliyahu Sills + Jason Ranjit Parmar Live in Concert @ Sunnyside Conservatory this Friday! Eliyahu and Jason appear as a duo to bring their inspiring musical talents for an intimate evening of the ney, (reed flute of the Middle East), Bansuri (bamboo flute from India), oud, Indian tablas and various percussion, for a contemplative evening […]