Announcements: November 2026

Announcements Announcements: November 2026 By San Francisco Richmond ReView on November 11, 2026 • ( Leave a comment ) COMMENTARIES AND LETTERS From the editor: All commentaries we publish are the opinions of the writers and should not be considered our editorial stances on issues. We strive to remain neutral and offer a balance of viewpoints. We invite readers who wish to express their opinions to send a letter to the editor to [email protected] . Word limit for the newspaper is 350, for the website, 500. RichmondSunsetNews.com . Community Clothing Swap Refresh your wardrobe for free, and keep good clothes in circulation. Bring clean clothes and handbags to swap or just come find something new to you. Clothes and handbags only, please. Volunteers are welcome and needed. Everyone is welcome. Join us on Nov. 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3281 16th St. CoVENANT PRESBYTERIAN’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY Covenant Presbyterian church at 321 Taraval St. will celebrate their 100th Anniversary on Nov. 1. We will start with our worship service at 10 a.m. in Portalhurst Hall, then have a celebration at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The church started in March of 1926 and met at the Forest Hill Clubhouse. The first church building was completed in 1936 at Funston and Taraval Street. DRAMA WITH FRIENDS Drama with Friends, a project of the Community Living Campaign, invites you to an evening of captivating short plays by contemporary playwrights, brought to you in the comfort of your own home. Now in our sixth year of presenting theatre on Zoom, our troupe of older adults and directors have performed more than 300 short plays since our first production during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our performances on the third Monday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m., are free, and are followed by a discussion with the playwrights. Check our Facebook page @SFDramawithFriends for the current month’s playbill, then register at the CLC website: sfcommunityliving.org/series/dwf. FELTON TECH SQUAD Felton’s Tech Squad provides free basic tech support for older adults and people with disabilities in the Richmond District. Ask questions regarding how to navigate your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Friday, Nov. 13 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Richmond Branch Library (351 Ninth Ave.). Drop-in for one-on-one session in English. We are also seeking volunteers who speak English and/or Cantonese. The Tech Squad is now introducing Basic Tech Classes for older adults and adults with disabilities in Cantonese on Tuesdays 12:30-2 p.m. at the Richmond Senior Center (6221 Geary Blvd., 3rd Fl.). For questions, call 415-961-7043 or email [email protected] . For older adults and people with disabilities in the Richmond District, ask questions regarding how to navigate your smartphone, tablet or laptop. For more information, call 415-474-1558 or email [email protected] . FOREST BOOKS Forest Books, 1748 Buchanan St. Plaza, open every day, noon-8 p.m. 415-563-8302. Used and rare books. “The next step in evolution is thinking.” FREE EVENTS AT THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, RICHMOND BRANCH 351 NINTH AVE., 415-355-5600 CHILDREN/FAMILY PROGRAMS: “Storytime: For Babies.” Playtime follows directly after the Storytime. Limited to 46 participants, tickets required. Program Room, Mondays 11-11:30 a.m. “Storytime: For Toddlers.” As the weather cools this fall, the Richmond Branch Library is planning on resuming inside Toddler Storytime on Wednesday, Nov. 4. At the current time, masking is not required inside the library, only recommended. When using the program room, we are required to adhere to the Fire Marshal’s restriction to 46 people. We will resume using a ticketing system. We understand that the ticketing system can be frustrating, but we find it’s the best way to control the numbers for the program room. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. *Please note: Storytime will be cancelled on Nov. 3 due to Election Day. “Social: Pokémon Trading Card Game Club.” Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game or help teach someone else to play. We’ll meet twice a month to do all things Pokémon. Decks and level one gameboards are available to participants. For ages 6–13 years old. Thursdays, Nov. 5 and 19, 3-5:30 p.m. “Activity: Lego Free Play.” Build skyscrapers, forts, castles or whatever your imagination desires with LEGOs. For children ages five and older. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 3:30-5 p.m. “Presentation: Pan American Companion Plant Stories with Alicia Retes.” Inspired by many legends of The Three Sisters – Corn, Bean and Squash, this story and music adaptation by Alicia Retes includes colorful corn husk characters who reveal their origins in the Americas. The Plant Sisters engage the audience to share their dreams, trials and tribulations of independence, respect, cooperation and community service. The Three Sisters lead the way to other companion plants, like Tomato and Cilantro. Monday, Nov. 16, 1-2 p.m. “Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project.” Bring in the holidays with Nutcracker Sweets, a unique production of the classic holiday ballet. This special production is a danced storytelling of the performance that is magical, zany and fun. A 15-minute dance performance will be followed by a photo opportunity with the dancers. For children and their caregivers. Playtime will be held after the performance. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. “Activity: Paint together.” Spend an enjoyable afternoon with other curious families exploring creativity, improving dexterity and expanding spatial awareness through painting. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. For children and their caregivers. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 3:30-5 p.m. TWEEN/TEEN PROGRAMS: “Activity: LEGO Robotics.” Explore engineering with teen volunteers from Lowell High School’s CardinalBotics team, while using LEGO Mindstorms. For children ages 8 and older. Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. “Workshop: Peyote Stitch.” Learn the basic Peyote stitch weaving technique that creates a flexible, brick-like fabric with staggered, interlocking rows. For ages 8 to 18. Registration required, please sign up at the Youth Services Reference Desk or call 415- 355-5648. Saturday, Nov. 21, 10a.m.-noon. ALL AGES PROGRAMS: “Social: Therapy Pets at the Library.” Meet Great Pyrenees Lumos and their person Melissa. Take a break to spend a few minutes sitting with a chill dog. All ages. Thursday, Nov. 12, 3- 4 p.m. “Social: Crochet Club.” Join our new crochet club! All ages and all skill levels welcome. Learn to crochet or teach some of your skills to others. Some supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own project. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5 -7 p.m. “¡Bienvenidos a la Biblioteca!” Learn more about the Richmond Branch Library, its programs and services in an information session in Spanish, specifically for Spanish-speakers and their families. You can enjoy a family storytime in Spanish, register for a card you can use at any SFPL branch and take part in a tour of the library with a bilingual librarian. Light snacks will be served. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. ADULT PROGRAMS: “Breath meditation with Don Narin.” Take a break and reconnect with your inner calm. Through gentle breathing exercises you’ll learn techniques to reduce stress and cultivate a sense of peace. This guided meditation session is followed by Pangu Shengong (a unique form of Qigong) a simple and powerful selfhealing method designed to help you release tension, quiet your mind, and restore balance. Every Thursday, 11-noon. “Author: Making the Best of the Rest of Your Life with Shulamit Sofia, MSW” Learn tips and techniques to help you feel and do better regardless of circumstances, with local author Shulamit Sofia, MSW. She is an experienced social worker with a long history of helping people make the best of their lives. She will be sharing many of the strategies and skills