Calendar of Events

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Health Lecture:
Learn more about the integrative medicine approach to treating pediatric and adolescent eating disorders using both conventional and alternative therapies, UCSF Medical Center Herbst Hall, 1600 Divisadero St., second floor, Tuesday, Nov. 4, noon to 1 p.m., free. For more information or to RSVP, call 353-7785.

Asian Studies Lecture:
Tony Ong from the press division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, will discuss Taiwan's domestic policies and political and economic relations with mainland China, City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Ave., Rosenberg Library, Room 305, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. to noon, free. For more information, call 239-3580.

Music and Movement:
Youths ages three to five are invited to a song and dance celebration featuring Charity Kahn, Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Thursday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m. free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Asian American Studies Lecture:
Judy Yung and Eddie Fung will discuss Yung's memoir of the life of Fung, the only Chinese American soldier to be captured by the Japanese during WWII, City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Ave., Conlan Hall, Room 101, Thursday, Nov. 6, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 239-3580.

Henna for Teens:
Youths ages 12 to 18 can choose designs and learn how to apply free, safe, temporary tattoos from a local artist from the Henna Lounge, Parkside Branch, Library, 1200 Taraval St., Thursday, Nov. 6, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., free. Program is limited to 20 teens and participants under 18 must have a signed permission form. For more information or to reserve a space, e-mail alicechan@sfpl.org.

Self-Healing Lecture Series:
Attend a weekly lecture series with special guests who discuss topics of health and wellness, such as therapeutic massage, movement, breathing techniques and more, School for Self-Healing, 2218 48th Ave., Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 7:15 p.m., free. For more information, call 665-9574.

Native Plant Sale:
Find plants already adapted to SF soils, climate and pollinators at the annual sale hosted by the California Native Plant Society's Yerba Buena Chapter, expert gardeners will be available for advice, Golden Gate Park County Fair Building, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Thursday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., free admission. For more information, call 668-3126.

School Enrollment Fair:
Information about the city's public schools, programs and activities are available at the SF Unified School District's enrollment fair, includes principals, teachers and parents, Concourse Exhibition Center East Hall, 620 Seventh St., Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 241-6085.

Endangered Species Hike:
Naturalist Matt Zlatunich will lead hikers on a five-mile trek through the Presidio in search of endangered species, including the Brown Pelican, Southern Sea Otter and San Francisco Lessingia, meet at Baker Beach north parking lot, Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail Zaturich at mbzlat@yahoo.com.

Rose Society Meeting:
Speaker Jan Tolmasoff, who specializes in Heritage Roses and the distillation of rosewater and rose perfume, will discuss climbing roses with a slide presentation, San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Sunday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 436-0497.

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Kindergarten Open House: Parents of students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2009 are invited to see classes, labs, facilities and more, St. Gabriel School, 2550 41st Ave., Wednesday, Nov. 12, tours at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., free and no reservations required. For more information, call 566-0314.

Yoga for Kids:
Children of all ages can bring a yoga mat or towel and participate, Anza Branch Library, 550 37th Ave., Thursday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Gardening Workshop:
Learn how to create an ecologically balanced urban garden, featuring healthy edibles and California natives, eliminating the need for pesticides and attracting an array of birds and butterflies, San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $35 general public. For more information, call 661-1316, ext. 400.

Winter Art Class Registration:
Youth and adult classes in ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and watercolor painting range from one day workshops to 10-week courses, January through March, 2009, Sharon Art Studio, Golden Gate Park, registration begins Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to noon, and ongoing thereafter, class fees vary from $50 to $160. For more information, call 753-7004.

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Poetry Open Mic:
Enjoy original poetry at an open mic hosted by Diamond Dave Whitaker, Park Branch Library, 1833 Page St., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 to 9 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Free Academy of Sciences Day:
The third Wednesday of each month the California Academy of Sciences has free admission for the public, 55 Music Concourse Dr. in Golden Gate Park, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., sponsored by Wachovia. For more information, call (415) 379-8000.

Amateur Astronomers' Lecture:
Join Jeff Cuzzi, a scientist at NASA Ames Research Center, for a presentation of the scientific highlights from the Cassini/Huygens space probe mission to Saturn, Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., free but donations encouraged. For more information, call 554-9600.

Park Concerts Hearing:
The SF Recreation and Park Department is scheduled to have a hearing on the future of three-day concerts in Golden Gate Park, Thursday, Nov. 20, for location and time, call 831-2700 or go to the Web site at www.sfgov.org.

Music Recital:
The SF Suzuki Talent Education Program presents a fall recital with music by Mozart, Corelli and more performed by soloists, St. James Episcopal Church, 4620 California St., Nov. 22, 4:30 p.m., free. For more information, call 412-6723.

Eco-Friendly Holiday Projects:
Adults and teens are invited to learn how to make "new" holiday gift boxes from reusable art parts, Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 to 4 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.

Fundraiser Gala:
The Joanne Pang Foundation hosts the "Journey of Hope" Red Kite gala to support the establishment of the Northern California Umbilical Cord Blood Bank at UCSF Children's Hospital and honor Dr. Jordan Wilbur for decades of work saving cancer-stricken children and adults, evening includes dinner, dancing, live auction and music, United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Ave., Saturday, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m., $125 for tickets prior to Nov. 1 and $150 thereafter. For more information, call 420-3216.

Classical Music Performance:
Bay Area Classical Harmonies presents rarely-performed Armenian classical music, St. John Armenian Church, 275 Olympia Blvd., Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., $35 general admission, $28 seniors, $15 students. For more information, call 661-1142.

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Magic Show:
People of all ages will be amazed by Heather Rogers' magic, juggling and comedy show, which includes audience participation, Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St., Saturday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., free. For more information, call 557-4277.