After one year of extensive renovation work, Lafayette Park will be reopened on June 8th! Please join Friends Of Lafayette Park, Supervisor Mark Farrell, San Francisco Rec & Parks, and the Department of Public Works to celebrate the project completion reopening of our beloved park. Events:- 10:00 AM Children's Play Day & Activities
- 11:00 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Listen to the bluegrass sounds of Nell Robinson and House & Garden
- B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Picnic)
- Park Tours
Please join our friends at Alta Plaza Park for some breakfast, fresh air and some healthful exercise while sprucing up the park.
What: Alta Plaza Park Greening.
When: Saturday March 16, 10 am - 1 pm
Where: Meet at the Children’s Playground – North (Bay) Side
Volunteers needed!
Breakfast provided!
Everyone welcome!
What to bring: Comfortable, protective clothing, sturdy footwear, hat and
sun block or rain gear, as necessary. Work gloves, tools and good camaraderie will be provided.
Please join our friends at Alta Plaza Park for some breakfast, fresh air and some healthful exercise while sprucing up the park. What: Alta Plaza Park Greening. When: Saturday Dec 8, 10 am - 1 pm
Where: Meet at the Children’s Playground – North (Bay) Side
What to bring: Comfortable, protective clothing, sturdy footwear, hat and sun block or rain gear, as necessary. Provided for you: Work gloves, tools and good camaraderie!
 While our beloved Lafayette Park is closed for renovation, don't forget that we have Alta Plaza Park, only four blocks away, which could use our attention. During the renovation, we encourage you to join us to help clean and green another neighborhood "gem."
Clean and Green Your Park with the S.F. Recreation & Parks Gardeners
Details:
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Meet at the north side of the children's playground
What to bring: Comfortable, protective clothing, sturdy footwear, hat, sun block or rain gear, as necessary.
We’ll provide: Work gloves, tools and good camaraderie!
Other: Free Peet's coffee, assorted bagels, juices to all volunteers
For more information, contact: Anita Denz, Alta Plaza Park Volunteers
Telephone: 415.567.7474
Email: altaplazaclean_up@yahoo.com
The Board of Appeals Hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 22, 5:00 PM in City Hall, Room 416. Members of the public will be able to provide comment at the meeting, and we encourage you to come down and support the project. Also, letters and emails of support are very important, but they must be received by Wed. Aug. 15th to be submitted to the Board for their consideration. Address them to: Cristina.Garcia@sfgov.org or Cristina Garcia, 30 Van Ness Ave. 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
Please join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department for a brief presentation on the progress of the renovation of Lafayette Park. At this meeting the project team will provide information on the updated tree removal plan, the schedule of work moving forward, and other issues related to the delivery of the project. When: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 5:30 PM Where: California Pacific Medical Center, Enright Room, 2333 Buchanan Street, San Francisco Questions? Please contact Project Manager Mary Hobson at 415.581.2575 or mary.hobson@sfgov.org
 Last Chance to Put Your Name on the Plaza with a Donation of $2,000 or MoreFriends of Lafayette Park Playground Committee is working to raise $100,000 from the community to leverage bond funds and build a unique, nature-themed playground that will enhance the beauty of the park and encourage healthy and creative play for years to come. So far we’ve raised over $475,000 to fund design and construction, and need just $100,000 to reach our goal. With a gift of $2,000 or more, you will receive a permanent paver or bronze placque on the plaza by the playground! Please make your donation today and help us meet our goal by May 31, 2012. More information is available on our playground donation page.
As many of you know, the current playground is badly in need of restoration, repair, and enhancement. As part of the overall park renovation, the playground will be upgraded to replace outdated and unsafe playground equipment and also provide a ADA-compliant playground. However the cost of a high-standards playground in San Francisco will surpass the allocated amount, so we ask for your help. We are working to raise $600,000 in additional funds from the community by January 2012 to ensure that the playground is a unique and special environment that will encourage healthy and creative play for years to come. Please help contribute to this effort by donating and spreading the word to other potential donors. For more information on the renovation, including donor booklets, conceptual designs and our online donation form, and more, please visit our playground donation page.
FOLP is happy to announce our second annual “Fall Social” event to raise awareness about Lafayette Park and the diverse groups of people it serves, and about FOLP. With great Fall weather expected, and the upcoming park renovation, it is the perfect time to connect all parts of our Lafayette Park community.
When: October 14, 5-7pm
Where: Southwest quadrant of the park
More Details:
FOLP will provide free food and drink, and live acoustic entertainment throughout the evening. Opportunity to learn about, and volunteer for, various FOLP and other community activities will be available. There will be information about the ongoing park renovation and the opportunity to meet citywide park professionals, as well as FOLP board members and activists working with Dog Friends of Lafayette Park, Tennis Friends of Lafayette Park, the Lafayette Park Playground Committee, and the Lafayette Park Landscape Committee.
This is the first of many events planned over the next 12 months, before the actual renovation gets underway. The $10 million public bond funding will not cover all of the improvements planned for the renovation. Park lighting, a Community Garden, and an enhanced Playground are Lafayette Park projects that may require private fundraising. Although the Fall Social is free, and totally produced by FOLP and some very supportive sponsors, we hope attendees will use this event to fall in love with our park, and spark their desire to contribute or raise funds so our newly renovated park will be fun, beautiful, and safe for all of our park.
Music for the evening’s event will be provided by local San Francisco artists and musicians. Artists scheduled to perform include: Katie Garibaldi www.katiegaribaldi.com Noelle Richards, Lucky Lew http://www.myspace.com/luckylew2 and Roy G. Biv and the Mnemonic Devices http://www.facebook.com/roygbivband
Come out on October 14 and have fun!
Please join us for the next monthly Cleaning and Greening volunteer day event .
When: Saturday, July 9th, 9 AM - noon
Where: We meet at the picnic tables, just north of the playground, visible from the corner of Laguna and Washington Streets
See you in the park!
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