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SF’s Huge New Live Online Speaker Series
City Discoveries Unprecedented LIVE online gathering of civic leaders continues Manny’s tradition as a place for community building and civic engagement w/ guest speakers like Secretary Madeleine Albright, Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts, District Attorney Chesa Boudin, Author Michael Pollan, SF Giants CEO Larry Baer, Former Presidential candidate Tom Steyer and more...
All Marin Parks Now Closed Due to Large Crowds
Outdoorsy All Marin Parks to be Closed Amid COVID-19 Spread Public Health issues order to stem influx of visitors San Rafael, CA – The Public Health Division of Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an order March 22 for the immediate closure of all Marin parks to stem the more...
Every Bay Area Grocery Store with a “Senior Hour”
City Insight Since our seniors are our most vulnerable community members these days, many grocery stores have stepped up and created “seniors only” shopping hours in the morning. Here’s the current list with many thanks to SF Gate, Eater, and USA Today for their initial research and many help from our followers on more...
Free Cheesecake Slices from The Cheesecake Factory
Freebies The Cheesecake Factory is teaming up with its exclusive delivery provider, DoorDash, to offer free slices of cheesecake at lunch. Monday through Friday, through March 25, guests will be treated to one slice of any of The Cheesecake Factory’s more than 30 legendary flavors of cheesecake with their Cheesecake Factory lunch more...
Rainbow Trail Scavenger Hunt
Fun & Games When it rains, look for rainbows… We love this positive viral trend (#rainbowwalk / #rainbowhunt / #rainbowwindows) we’ve seen online. People around the world are putting up rainbows in their windows and it looks like the Bay Area is onboard too (we’ve spotted some in our neighborhood). Locally, East Bay blog 510Families more...
Costco Finally Starts “Senior Hours”
Brand New It took corporate a little longer that other markets, but a big thanks to Costco for finally implementing senior hours at most of their stores. Costco Senior Hours Beginning March 24, 2020 Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Special operating hours for members who are 60 and older. The pharmacy will also more...
Bi-Rite Starts “Senior Hours” on Monday
Brand New Starting Monday (March 23rd) both Bi-Rite markets in San Francisco are implementing senior hours from 8:30am to 9am (Monday to Friday)- and limiting just 10 people in the store at a time so that they have time to shop. Bi-Rite Markets – 550 Divisadero St., SF – 3639 18th St., SF
One of SF’s Oldest Bar Starts Cocktail Delivery Tonight
Brand New Now that the state of California has relaxed their booze delivery rules, one of SF’s most historic bars has announced they will start cocktail delivery tonight (3/21/20). Elixir, on the corner of 16th an Guerrero has served its neighbors from this location since at least 1858. Starting Saturday, March 21, 2020 they more...
Cocktails To-Go (and Delivery) Now Legal in California
Brand New Thanks to Eater and the Chronicle for tipping us that to-go cocktails are now legal in the state of California… but with some important caveats. The ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) relaxed its rules around alcohol delivery to make it much easier for restaurants to offer beer, wine and pre-mixed cocktails for more...
A Huge 150-Foot Ferris Wheel is Now in SF… But No One Can Ride It
Brand New A huge observation wheel intended to be a centerpiece of Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary celebrations on April 4th has finally arrived in San Francisco. But no one can ride it. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the SkyStar Observation Wheel arrived on schedule in 14 trucks on March 15th from more...
SF Just Got a Huge Donation of Medical Supplies
Brand New Mayor London Breed And Supervisor Catherine Stefani Announce Critical Donation Of Needed Personal Protective Equipment Supplies—including surgical masks, gloves, surgical gowns, and thermometers—provided by Flexport will go directly to San Francisco’s frontline workers Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Catherine Stefani announced on 3/21/20 a large donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) more...
15+ Broadway Shows to Watch Online & Where to Find Them
Brand New Never fear, Broadway is here! Just because you’re locked up indoors due a coronavirus time-out, doesn’t mean you can’t watch some of your beloved musicals and plays online that were filmed live on stage. BroadwayHD / 7-Day Free Trial If you’re a big theater buff, there’s a dedicated streaming service just for more...
Goodbye Slim’s (1988-2020)
Only in San Francisco We lost a great music venue this week. The legendary Slim’s, owned by Boz Scaggs, rocked San Francisco for over 30 years as the city’s longest-running rock club. It was also one of the few all ages venues in The Bay. With a 500-person capacity, its small size was the perfect more...
Living Room Dance Party
Celebrations Just because you’re stuck inside doesn’t mean we can’t dance. DoTheBay’s parent company DoStuff is hosting a nationwide virtual dance party with DJ Mel. Get ready to shake your booty on Saturday, March 21 from 4-8pm PST. Join in on DoStuff’s Facebook page when they go live.
Tax Day Officially Pushed Back to July 15
Brand New Tax Day has officially been delayed from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. Payment deadlines have also been pushed back so that you will not incur interest or penalties. But if you are due a refund, you should consider filing as early as possible as the government is saying that more...
