DHIC Spring Gathering – Saturday, June 15
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Two Mayoral Candidates to Speak at DHIC Spring Gathering on June 15
On Saturday, June 15 you can meet two of San Francisco’s mayoral candidates. DHIC is hosting Mark Farrell (below left) and Daniel Lurie (below right) at our Spring Gathering which starts at 11am on Saturday, June 15. (Note the date change from June 8 owing to candidate schedules.)
Mark Farrell will speak between 11:15 am and 11:45am. Then Daniel Lurie will speak between 12 noon and 12:30pm. DHIC has suggested to the candidates that they talk for ten minutes and then take Q & A for 20 minutes. Join us to learn more about their ideas for our neighborhoods and San Francisco!
DHIC is inviting the remaining three major candidates (Breed, Peskin, and Safai) to speak at our Fall Fest on Saturday, September 28 between 11am and 1pm, at the top of Sanchez stairs between 19th and Cumberland Streets.
Questions? Email us at info@doloresheights.org
Daniel Lurie (above right) and Mark Farrell (above left)
Green Garden Group – Saturday, December 2
Hello Neighbor!
Please join the DHIC’s Green Garden Group for an invigorating morning of gardening and clean-up at the Cumberland & Sanchez Staircase on Saturday, December 2. Meet us at 9 am and we’ll provide all the tools needed, including Spike’s Coffee and homemade treats!
SFDPW requires registration, so please keep an eye on your email or the DHIC Facebook page or Website for the registration link. Coming SOON!
Safer Together: DHIC Block Safety Groups & Home Defense
Dolores Heights has block groups covering nearly every block in our neighborhood. We also have a network of block safety captains who share information across groups.
If you’re not on one of our block safety aliases, email info@doloresheights.org with your name and block/cross streets (e.g., 3600 block of 21st St between Church & Sanchez.)
Report any key safety alerts/incidents on your block safety alias.
If you’re seeking info on how to make your home more secure, one neighbor has summarized his home defense recommendations here.
DHIC has a safety page on its website with more information and links to resources. Join your local block safety group for more updates as they occur. Email info@doloresheights.org.
Want to learn more about home security. Use this QR code to read a summary put together by a Dolores Heights neighbor.
APEC is coming to SF in November: What You Need to Know to Get Around
San Francisco is proud to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Approximately 30,000 people from over 20 countries are expected to attend this historic event, but traffic and public transit will be impacted throughout the City, including Dolores Heights.
While most APEC activities will take place in the South of Market and Nob Hill neighborhoods, APEC will impact travel throughout San Francisco, including Dolores Heights. The bulk of the travel and transit impacts will take place from November 14-19.
Due to high security, areas around events and activities will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians, except for event attendees or people who live or work within the security boundaries.
Streets and freeway ramps around SoMa and Nob Hill will be closed November 14 -19. These closures will result in significant traffic impacts.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is working hard to make sure that you can get where you need to go during APEC. But please expect congestion downtown, traffic delays, transit reroutes, delays and crowding on Muni during APEC and any additional conference-related events or activities.
Additional events may arise with little notice and may impact Muni routes, traffic and pedestrian access.
Predictions and third-party navigation apps may not display information properly during this period.
*We advise anyone traveling through San Francisco to allow ample time for travel and be prepared for possible delays.*
Visit the SFMTA website for up to date information.
Please Patronize the Merchants Who Donated Raffle Prizes
Once again, generous local merchants and restauranteurs donated gift cards and other prizes for our annual raffle. Please patronize these businesses who support our neighborhood. If you’re already a customer, please thank them for their donation to the DHIC raffle.
- Absinthe Brasserie & Bar – $100 & $200 Gift Certificates
- Canela Bistro & Wine Bar – $100 Gift Certificate
- Castro Coffee – $25 Gift Certificate
- Castro Nail Salon – complimentary mani/pedi
- Hot Johnnies – $50 Gift Certificate
- Poesia Restaurant – $100 Gift Certificate
- Vico Cavone Restaurant – $100 Gift Certificate
- 17th & Noe Market – two prizes of two bottles of wine
- Kind neighbor – two bottles of liquor
DHIC Fallfest 2023 – a great neighborhood block party!
On the bright and sunny Saturday, October 14, over 80 neighbors turned out from throughout Dolores Heights. They looked at great photos of Dolores Heights … from the earthquake era to today. They talked with leaders of DHIC’s key priorities – Safety, Cleaning & greening our Green Spaces, and Planning and Land Use – and learned about how they can help support them. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman recapped his key priorities and issues in the City. And Dave Burke described his role as D8 Public Safety Liaison in the SFPD. To top it off, we held the Great Raffle – with over ten prizes including gift cards to top restaurants in the Castro/SF.
The photos give a glimpse of what went on. We hope you were there and left with a better understanding of DHIC’s role in ensuring that Dolores Heights is great place to live and that our interests are represented at City Hall and with our elected supervisor and state legislators! If you have questions or want to help, we want to hear from you! Email us at info@doloresheights.org
Green Garden Group – Saturday, November 4
Hello Neighbor!
Please join the DHIC’s Green Garden Group for an invigorating morning of gardening and clean-up at the Cumberland & Sanchez Staircase on Saturday, November 4. Meet us at 9 am and we’ll provide all the tools needed, including Spike’s Coffee and homemade treats!
SFDPW requires registration, so please keep an eye on your email or the DHIC Facebook page or Website for the registration link. Coming SOON!
Green Garden Group Meets Saturday, October 7
Hello Neighbor!
Please join the DHIC’s Green Garden Group for an invigorating morning of gardening and clean-up at the Cumberland & Noe Staircase on Saturday, October 7.
Meet us at 9 a.m. and we’ll provide all the tools needed, including Spike’s Coffee and homemade treats!SFDPW requires registration, so please sign up by using this link.
https://www.mobilize.us/sanfrancisco/event/561153/
Audrey’s Bench on Sanchez Hill Gets Annual Brush-up
One of our local landmarks is Audrey’s bench – at the southwest corner of Sanchez & 21st Streets. It recognizes the leadership of Audrey Rogers. She led the campaign that secured passage of the Dolores Heights Special Use District in 1980. She also obtained City upgrades, like moving utilities under ground.
The bench was designed by acclaimed wood carver, J.B. Blunk. Her children who grew up at 3732 21st Street help to maintain it. As they worked to clean the area and polish the wood bench on Sunday, August 20, neighbors walking by thanked them. If you haven’t already, spend a few minutes seated in this beautiful memorial to a neighbor who led the effort to preserve the unique character of our neighborhood.
Photo: Members of Audrey Rogers’ family hard at work.
Dolores Heights Improvement Club 