Chinese New Year Crafts: Learn how to make decorative lanterns for the Chinese New Year with Chinese red envelopes, Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Monday, Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-2808. Early History of Lake Merced's Neighborhoods: Woody LaBounty will explain how the city's "wild west" was tamed into some of San Francisco's most desirable residential neighborhoods, Merced Branch Library, 155 Winston Dr., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-2825. What is a Mushroom Anyway?: Mushroom expert J.R. Blair will discuss what exactly mushrooms are and how they form relationships with other life forms, Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, Thursday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 225-3830 or go to the website at www.sfns.org. Classical Guitar Concert: Giacomo Fiore will give a performance including works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Seventh Avenue Performances, 1329 Seventh Ave., Saturday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 664-2543, ext. 3, or go to the website at www.sevenperforms.org. Adult and Senior Computer Class: A class for beginners introducing them to the very basics of computers will focus on how to use the mouse and keyboard (advanced registration required), Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Monday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-2808. Music Recital: A music recital featuring a J.S. Bach program, including "Sonata in E Major for Violin and Harpsichord" and other works (reservations required), San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Recital Hall, 50 Oak St., Monday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., free. For more information, call Sam at (415) 503-6265 or send an e-mail to ssmith@sfcm.edu. Evolution of the Sunset District: Historian Lorri Ungaretti will give a slide presentation about her new book of vintage and modern photographs, culled from the Western Neighborhoods Project and private collections, showing the evolution of the Sunset District, Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave., Monday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m., free. For more information, call (415) 355-2808. School Open House: St. Gabriel School will hold an open house for parents and guardians interested in enrolling their child in the fall of 2012, St. Gabriel School, 2550 41st Ave., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., free. For more information, call (415) 566-0314 or go to the website at www.stgabrielsf.com. Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples: Learn the Samba, Rhumba, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing and more (reservations required), Forest Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna Honda Blvd., Starts Thursday, Feb. 2, $70 for six lessons. For more information, call (415) 661-2746. |
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