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“I Left My Heart In San Francisco” Mass Sing-along w/ Tony Bennett on Saturday
Community, Uplifting Thanks to The Chronicle for letting us know the wonderful news that Tony Bennett will Lead “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” Singalong this Saturday. What better song to pick up our spirits and what better artist to bring the people together? – Check out the lyrics Let us all join more...
East Bay Safeway’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” Music Video in the Aisles
Uplifting The hardworking essential workers of Safeway in Martinez had some fun rocking out at work, while wearing their face masks and keeping their 6-foot social distance. They made a fun and adorable music video set to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer.” They can be seen dancing through the aisles, stocking more...
SF Receives $10.5 Million in Donations for COVID-19 Fund
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Give2SF COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will provide San Franciscans with food security, access to housing, and security for workers and small businesses. Mayor London Breed is happy to announce that the Fund has received approximately $10.5 million in contributions and pledges from foundations and individual donors, and is accepting more...
Check Out SF’s Gorgeous Giant Purple Hotel Heart
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting In solidarity with San Francisco’s hospitality community, Hotel Nikko was illuminated with purple lights in the shape of a big heart last April 13th and April 20th. This is to show how much they miss their guests and employees. Together let us celebrate goodwill and togetherness in these challenging times. Kindness more...
Dolly Parton Reads You Bedtime Stories Every Thursday
Uplifting Everyone’s favorite Book Lady is bringing children and families everywhere just what they need during a time of unrest. Goodnight with Dolly is a 10-week special series of weekly videos featuring Dolly Parton reading select Imagination Library books for kids. Goodnight with Dolly is every Thursday at 4pm Pacific through June more...
Watch This Epic Quarantine-Style Neighborhood Flash Mob
Uplifting In case you missed it, thanks to Rachel Smith LaComb and her neighbors (in a town they haven’t identified) for spreading good vibes through a very fun and refreshing flash mob – Dancing to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” in social distancing and quarantine style. With over 6 million views, more...
G-Eazy Giving Free Meals for a Month to At-Risk SF Youth
Uplifting Thanks to TMZ and KTVU for the uplifting news that rapper G-Eazy donating free meals to at-risk youth in SF. G-Eazy is giving back to the local community during this time of crisis. The Bay Area hip-hop star is helping to provide free meals to at-risk youth living in San Francisco more...
Invite a Live Goat or Llama on Your Next “Zoom” Call
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Thanks to CNN for letting us know that Sweet Farm, an animal sanctuary in Half Moon Bay, has set up “Goat 2 Meeting” – where you can have a llama, goat, cow or other farm animal make a live cameo appearance on your next Zoom meeting. Animal cameos are $65 for more...
Epic Photo of Coyote on Beach by Golden Gate Bridge
Community, Uplifting Thanks to SFGate for letting us know about nature photographer Scott Oller’s amazing photographs of a coyote who took over a Marin beach. Scott took a bike ride from SF across the Golden Gate Bridge and down to Kirby Cove where he spotted a coyote who trotted down to the beach. more...
Transamerica Pyramid Shines Nightly at 8pm for Healthcare Workers
Uplifting Thanks to Curbed SF for some enlightening news. As a sign of hope for the region and solidarity with Bay Area healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transamerica Pyramid will light its crown jewel daily. The 6,000-watt beacon, which sits atop the 853-foot tall Transamerica Pyramid, can be seen throughout more...
Downton Abbey Hosted a Virtual Cocktail Party
Uplifting Thanks to Mashable for letting us know that Highclere Castle about 60 miles west of London (better known as “Downton Abbey”) hosted a cocktail party on Facebook Live today. The party took place at 1pm Pacific (a little early for cocktails? Perhaps not in the COVID-era) so we missed telling you about more...
“Pet Camp” Offers SF Free Day of Doggie Daycare
Uplifting The closure of San Francisco dog parks means many of the dog’s favorite activities have become impossible and as much as an on-leash walk is fun, there is no way it makes up for a romp in the park. In an effort to help stir crazy dogs and their cooped-up humans, more...
“Sunday Streets” Is Back: Join SF’s Live Virtual Parade April 19th
Community, Uplifting Join the whole Sunday Streets family on Sunday, April 19 for an afternoon of free fun for everyone via Facebook Live and Zoom. From live movement classes to cooking demos and resource shares, to virtual dance parties and interactive pet parades, Sunday Streets Shelter-In-Place Edition will have something for everyone! Get more...
SF’s Free Coffee Walk-Up Window “Contactless Coffee”
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Thanks to KRON4 for introducing SF’s amazing “free coffee guy,” Ben Ramirez to us! According to KRON, Ben was about to open a coffee shop in his North Beach neighborhood, but the coronavirus pandemic forced him to put his plans on hold. His passion for helping and with lots of stored more...
SF’s Air Quality Improves: Gives Us Gorgeous Views
Uplifting With most of us staying home and significantly fewer cars on the road, Mother Earth is healing. Our air quality here in the Bay hasn’t been this great in a very long time. According to ABC7, “The Air Quality Index, or AQI, dropped into the single digits in parts of the North more...
