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Thanksgivng: Farley's Gives Back

Posted On: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 10:07am
Topics: Community Information

Farley's long-standing tradition of donating its tips to the San Francisco Food Bank, will continue on Thanksgiving Day.   The Food Bank provides food to more than 400 local nonprofit groups.  Farley's will be open from 7:30 am to 2 pm on Thanksgiving, so stop by for a cup of joe and tip generously.  Farley's is located at 1315 18th Street.

Parking Meters May Be Coming to Potrero Hill

Posted On: Monday, November 14, 2011 - 8:07pm
Topics: Community Information

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and manager Jay Primus presented a plan to field variable pricing parking meters in and around Potrero Hill at a recent Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association meeting. 

Potrero Hill's Annual Halloween Parade and Trick or Treating

Posted On: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 2:42pm
Topics: Community Information

The annual Halloween parade starts on 18th Street at 6 pm, on Monday, October 31st.  This is organized by the Potrero Hill Parents Association.  Bring your kids in costume for the parade and trick or treating in the neighborhood, an annual Potrero Hill tradition.  A great chance for you to dress in costume also, it's lots of fun. 

Pumpkin Carving Contest in Potrero Hill

Posted On: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 2:40pm
Topics: Community Information

On Sunday, October 30th, bring your pumpkins, carved, to Farley's Coffee House on 18th at Texas Street.  Carve them at home and bring them over, there will be prizes for ALL! 

Farley's 21st Annual Pet Parade and Costume Contest in Potrero Hill

Posted On: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 4:04pm
Topics: Community Information

Don't miss this most wonderful and exciting event as the tradition carries on!  The parade begins at 1 pm beginning at 18th Street at Arkansas and running right up the middle of 18th.  There will be kids, pets, and adults in costume all led by the mystery "animal" of the year. 

Fifth "Pawtrero" Annual Pet Halloween Party This Weekend!

Posted On: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 10:42am
Topics: Community Information

This coming Sunday, October 23rd, from 11-2 pm, the Pawtrero folks will be hosting their fifth annual Halloween fest, a benefit for Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, Grateful Dogs Rescue, and Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue.  Adopt a dog or learn about fostering; get your dog's nails trimmed and his photo taken, with proceeds going to charity; show off your pet's costume; and much more. 

Potrero Hill History Night Coming Soon-October 22nd!

Posted On: Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 1:01pm
Topics: Community Information

On Saturday, October 22nd, there will be a barbecue and free lecture about 90 years of Hill History, between Goat Hill Phil in conversation with Josephone Firpo Alioto from 7-9 PM.  The barbecue is $6 and dessert $2, and begins at 5:30 PM to benefit the International Studies Academy.  There will be music and more surprises.  It will be held at the International Studies Academy, 655 De Haro at 18th Streets.  For more info, call 415-863-0784. 

Non Profit of the Month and Window Display at Farley's Coffee House

Posted On: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 10:40am

This organization and info is designated for the month of October at Farley's on 18th Street between Missouri and Texas. 

Annual Potrero Hill Festival Coming in October

Posted On: Friday, September 16, 2011 - 3:13pm
Topics: Community Information

On October 15th the Potrero Hill Festival will celebrate its 21st anniversary.  The festival is a fundraiser for the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House-known as NABE.

Grocery Store in Dogpatch Offers Gluten-Free Products

Posted On: Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 3:21pm
Tags: grocery store | Topics: Community Information

In the Dogpatch area of Potrero Hill, located at the corner of Illinois and Mariposa Streets, is a gluten-free grocery store. Gluten, for those of you who don't know, is wheat, barley, and rye. It is operated by Calvin Chin and Topher Delaney, the latter of whom also owns adjacent landscape design firm Seam Studio. The store is an outgrowth of a website, www.glutenfreereviewer.com, devoted to reviewing gluten free foods.

Susan Olk

As an agent at Zephyr for the past 27 years, Susan is an accomplished neighborhood REALTOR®.
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