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Free Neighborhood Cleanup w/ Candy + Treats (West Portal)

Friday, April 17, 2026 - 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up for free here: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756084/
Bookshop West Portal | 80 West Portal Ave., San Francisco 94127
San Francisco

Event Details

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Meet at BookShop West Portal (80 W Portal Ave) at 3:30pm to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur around the neighborhood until 5:00pm. Stay afterwards for a sweet treat at Shaw’s Candy Shop. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Sign up for free here: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756084/
Categories: *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, Community, Free Food, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors, Protests / Causes
Address: 80 West Portal Ave., San Francisco 94127

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