On Sunday, November 2, the Richmond District is having it's first official Día de Muertos celebration. Join me, the Richmond Neighborhood Center, and the Balboa Village Merchants Association from 12pm - 4pm on Balboa between 35th and 36th Avenues for performances, family friendly activities, and more.
Bring a photo of a departed loved one (pets too) to leave on our community ofrenda to celebrate their memories.
Community Events
Halloween in the Richmond
This past weekend we kicked off spooky season in the Richmond. Celebrating at BalBooa, the Clement Street Farmers Market, and with Alamo Elementary!
I wish I could waive my wand to grant all our wishes, but I'll take a beautiful newly painted crosswalk at Clement St. and 6th Avenues.
Honoring Kiki Lopez aka Mx Kiki Krunch
I was honored this week to recognize Kiki Lopez aka Mx Kiki Krunch for the Board's Filipino Heritage Month celebration. Kiki is a proud trans woman living with HIV. She is a leader for her community, bringing us the Chinatown Pride Parade and the ‘Queer Trans Asian Pacific Islander Strong’ Rally and March, the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance’s Runway and this year’s inaugural SOMA Pilipina Pride event.
She is also a Community Engagement Coordinator at the San Francisco Community Health Center, paying forward the care and services to new immigrants, people living with HIV, and those in transition who are seeking safety and belonging in our community. We are lucky to have Kiki working to uplift the community and bringing joy to so many.
New Pedestrian Beacon on Fulton
Yesterday Supervisor Mahmood and I cut the ribbon on a new pedestian flashing beacon on Fulton and Clayton Streets! This intersection was one of 10 across the city identified for a flashing beacon. It is used frequently by USF Students and the beacon will help ensure they and all pedestrians can cross safely. Thank you, SFMTA for prioritizing pedestrain safety!
Join us for our D1 Office Hours
2nd Friday of the month
10am - 12pm
980 Clement Street