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MARCH CALENDAR DEADLINE The next Noe Valley Voice will be the March 2010 issue, appearing on the streets of Noe Valley the first week of March. Email calendar items by Feb. 15 to calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, 1021 Sanchez St., S.F., CA 94114. Note: Events in Noe Valley and surrounding neighborhoods receive priority. Thank you.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 1: Cartoonist/author TRINA ROBBINS discusses her book Forbidden City: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs at the Odd Mondays series at the Noe Valley Ministry. 7:30 pm; no-host dinner Haystack Pizza, 6 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22: You can be funny on Mondays at Bliss Bar at COMEDY Open Mic Night, starting 8 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; www.blissbarsf.com.

Feb. 1-22: Chris Sequeira offers a free Monday introductory QIGONG/TAI CHI session at the Glen Park baseball field, Elk & Chenery, at 10:30 am, and at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez, at 6 pm. livingtaichiprinciples.blogspot.com; 773-8185.

Feb. 1-26: Noe Valley SENIOR CENTER serves hot lunches for people over 60, weekdays at 12:30 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. Call to reserve a spot, 648-1030.

Feb. 1-27: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets Mon.-Sat., 7 am. 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

Feb. 1-March 1: SF residents can submit POEMS to the third annual citywide poetry contest, "Poets 11." For info: 626-7500; www.friendssfpl.org.

Feb. 2: STEPHEN ELLIOTT discusses his new book, The Adderall Diaries, at 826 Valencia. 7-9 pm. 642-5905, ext. 210; www.826valencia.org.

Feb. 2: Stepping Into the Stream, a film about women and FLY FISHING by Noe Valley resident Barbara Klutinis, will be shown at the Delancey Street Screening Room. 7 pm. 600 Embarcadero. 830-0450; klubarb@gmail.com.

Feb. 2 & March 2: The SPCA offers a free PET LOSS suppor t group. 7:30-9 pm. 243 Alabama. 554-3050.

Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23: Sing along with Patrick Sosa at Phoenix Books' Tuesday-morning STORY HOUR, for babies to age 4. 10 am. 3957 24th. 821-3477.

Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23: The Noe Valley Library sponsors TODDLER TALES, starting at 10:15 am. Family Time follows at 11 am. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; www.sfpl.org.

Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23: Kadampa Buddhist Temple holds MEDITATION on Tuesdays. 7-8:45 pm. 3324 17th. 503-1187.

Feb. 2-28: City Guide Dan Sullivan leads WALKING TOURS of the Castro on Tuesdays and Sundays. Meet at 11 am at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro & Market) under the rainbow flag. 557-4266; www.sfcityguides.org.

Feb. 3-20: JOSE ALVAREZ exhibits new work in "Surfaces of Constant Time" at Ratio3 Gallery. Wed.-Sat., 11 am-6 pm. 1447 Stevenson. 821-3371; www.ratio3.org.

Feb. 3-20: Four artists exhibit PORTRAITS in "ID Redux" at Cain Schulte Gallery. Wed.-Fri., noon-5 pm. 714 Guerrero/19th. 54 3-1550.

Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24: Eureka Valley Library's Wednesday BABY RHYME TIME, for 0-18 months, begins at 1:30 pm; a family story time for ages 2 to 5 starts at 3:30 pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616.

Feb. 4: Comments are due on the GLEN PARK Community Plan involving Glen Park BART. View the report at http://mea.sfplanning.org. 575-9032.

Feb. 4: St. James School hosts an OPEN HOUSE for parents of potential students in K-8th. 5-7 pm. 321 Fair Oaks. 647-8972; www.saintjamessf.org.

Feb. 4-18: The 12th annual San Francisco INDIEFEST at the Roxie includes documentaries, shorts, and feature films. 3117 16th. 863-1087; www.sfindie.com.

Feb. 4, 11 & 25: Youngsters ages 18 to 36 months are invited to sing and play in English and Spanish at TODDLER TIME at Mission Library. 10:10-11 am. 300 Bartlett. 355-2800.

Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25: Pal Mel teaches PAL TIME, a class for kids 18 months to 3 years. 8:30 am. MoBu Danc e Studio, 1605 Church. 550-PALS; www.pal-ersize.com.

Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25: A Thursday STROLLER WALK through the neighborhood starts at Holey Bagel at 11 am. 3872 24th. www.noestrolls.com.

Feb. 5: The opening reception for the City Arts GROUP SHOW "The Elements: Earth, Wind, Fire & Water" goes from 7 to 10 pm. 828 Valencia. 970-9900; www.cityartgallery.org.

Feb. 5-March 24: Fifty24SF Gallery hosts a solo exhibit of ARTWORK by David Choe, "Character Assassination." Reception Feb. 5, 7-9:30 pm; Tues.-Sat., noon-6 pm. 248 Fillmore. 252-9144; www.fifty24sf.com.

Feb. 5-26: CLARE tells tales for kids at Cover to Cover's story hour. Fridays, 10:30 am. 1307 Castro. 282-8080.

Feb. 5-26: Yell "BINGO!" at St. Paul's Friday nights at 7 pm (doors open at 5 pm). Parish Hall, 221 Valley. 648-7538

Feb. 6: CRISSY FIELD celebrates its "Grand gREen Opening" with tours, music, and family activities. 11 am-3 pm. 1199 East Beach, Presidio. 561 -7752; www.crissyfield.org.

Feb. 6: Bring old cards, calendars, and magazines to the Sunnyside Conservatory's free VALENTINE CARD PARTY. 11 am-2 pm. 236 Monterey. 334-3601; www.sunnysideconservatory.org.

Feb. 6: The Museum of Craft and Folk Art presents a slide show and crafts program for ages 6 and older, "Textiles of WEST AFRICA," at the Eureka Valley Library. 1:30-2:30 pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616.

Feb. 6: The Men of St. Paul's Church host a SUPER BOWL PARTY with refreshments. 2-7 pm. Parish Hall, Church & Valley. 309-9428; www.stpaulsf.org.

Feb. 6: Tori Ritchie offers slow-cooked RECIPES in Braises and Stews. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Feb. 6: The ROVA Saxophone Quartet performs at the Noe Valley Music Series. 8:15 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; www.noevalleymusicseries.com.

Feb. 6 & 7: ODC DANCE JAM teen comp any performs new works by local choreographers. Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 5 pm. ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell. 863-6606; www.odcdance.org..

Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Andrea's BELLYDANCE BOOTCAMP combines dance and strengthening exercises. 12:30-1:30 pm. MoBu Dance Studio, 1605 Church. www.andreabellydance.com.

Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Come hear the Swinging Guitars of Tom Huber, Mississippi Mike, and "Squeezebox Goddess" Renée de la Prade (Feb. 6); Jude and Mission Hill (Feb. 13); Damond Moodie and Dennis Campagna (Feb. 20); and Andy Gillis & Nathan Borofka, the She's, and the Psychotherapists (Feb. 27) at the Noe Valley FARMERS' MARKET, held Saturdays, 8 am-1 pm. 24th & Vicksburg. 248-1332; www.noevalleyfarmersmarket.com.

Feb. 6 & March 6: Precita Eyes Mural Arts hosts a MURAL WALK the first Saturday of the month. Meet at 11 am at the 16th Street BART plaza near the Wells Fargo Bank sign. 285-2287; www.precitaeyes.org.

Feb. 6-March 10: Artist Josh Ellingson introduces his new book, All the Best, at MISSION COMICS & Art. Reception Feb. 6, 7 pm; Tues.-Sun., noon-8 pm. 3520 20th, Suite B. www.missioncomicsandart.com.

Feb. 7: Nader Shabahangi discusses his Conversations with Ed: Waiting for Forgetfulness: Why We Are So Afraid of ALZHEIMER'S Disease. 2-4 pm. Bird & Beckett Books, 653 Chenery. 586-3733; www.bird-beckett.com.

Feb. 7: Lisa Schwartz introduces her MEMOIR, Over the Rainbeau: Living the Dream of Sustainable Farming. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Feb. 7: Noe Valley CHAMBER MUSIC features the Del Sol String Quartet performing works by Haydn, Szymanski, and Glass at the Noe Valley Ministry. 4 pm. 1021 Sanchez. 648-5236; www.nvcm.org.

Feb. 7, 14 & 21: Learn about MISSION DOLORES at a City Guides walk on Sundays, 11 am. Meet at the gold fire hydrant at 20th and Church. 557-4266; www.sfcityg uides.org.

Feb. 7 & 21: SF City Guides leads free WALKING TOURS of Noe Valley on first and third Sundays. 1-3 pm. Meet at 451 Jersey. 557-4266; www.sfcityguides.org.

Feb. 7 & March 7: Rocket DOG RESCUE has dogs who need homes. Noon-4 pm. Zephyr Real Estate, 4040 24th. 642-4786.

Feb. 8: View the SPRING PROGRAM schedule for Upper Noe Rec Center online. Registration starts March 6, 10 am. Park hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 am-10 pm; Sat. & Sun., 9 am-5 pm. Upper Noe Rec Center, 295 Day at Sanchez. 970-8061; sfreconline.org.

Feb. 8: The Monthly RUMPUS features authors Tony Dushane, Robin Ekiss, Ethan Watters, Kevin Sampsell, and Daniel Handler, DJ Real and music by the Yellow Dress, a hoopdance performance by Richard Porter, and food from the Girl From Empanada. 7 pm. The Makeout Room, 3229 22nd. 647-2888.

Feb. 8: Atlas Café's BOOK CLUB discusses The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives, by Leonard Mlodinow. 7-9 pm. Books, Inc. 601 Van Ness. 648-1047; www.sciencecafesf.com.

Feb. 8-19: The PRINCESS PROJECT collects new and nearly-new formal gowns and accessories to give to local high school girls. Find a drop-off location at www.princessproject.org.

Feb. 9: The RADAR READING at the Main Library, hosted by Michelle Tea, features Erin Markey, Moe Bowstern, Zoe Whittall, and Quince Mountain. 6-7:30 pm. 100 Larkin. 557-4400; www.sfpl.org.

Feb. 9, 16 & 23: TODDLER TALES at the Eureka Valley Library features books, rhymes, music, and movement for ages 18 to 36 months. 10:30 am. 1 Jose Sarria Court (16th & Market). 355-5616.

Feb. 11: Openhouse Outreach invites LGBT SENIORS to second-Thursday meetings at 30th Street Senior Center. 10 am. 225 30th. 296-8995.

Feb. 11: Cooks Boulevard hosts a TASTING of Frog Hollow Farm products, including scones, granola, chutney, and jams. 3-5 pm. 1309 Castro. 647-2665; www.cooksboulevard.com.

Feb. 11: 18 Reasons hosts a "Sweet VALENTINE 18th Hour" cookie-decorating get-together for singles. 7-9 pm. 593 Guerrero. info@18reasons.org.

Feb. 12: DPW needs volunteers at a Chinese New Year CLEANUP, from 9 am to 1 pm. North Ping Yuen, 838 Pacific. 554-6930; www.sfdpw.org.

Feb. 12: Celebrate BLACK HISTORY MONTH at "Soul Food for Thought," featuring music, food, and speakers to benefit the International Fund for Africa. 5:30 pm reception, 8 pm show. Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness. 392-4400; www.ifundafrica.org.

Feb. 12: The SF Bike Coalition hosts the "Love on Wheels DATING GAME" at the Rickshaw Stop. 6-9 pm. 155 Fell. 431-BIKE; www.sfbike.org.

Feb. 12: Literary DEATH MATCH features readers Joshua Mohr, Samantha Schoech, Michelle Tea, and Dylan Schaffer, from 6:30 to 9 pm; Free Funk Friday follows at 10 pm. Elbo Room, 647 Valencia. 552-7788; www.elbo.com.

Feb. 12: TANGO No. 9 and guest dancers perform at the Noe Valley Music Series. 8:15 pm. Noe Val ley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; www.noevalleymusicseries.com.

Feb. 12, 19, 26 & March 5: Video Wave's Family MOVIE NIGHT features The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Feb. 12), Chicken Run (Feb. 19), Pinocchio (Feb. 26), and Anastasia (March 5). 6 pm. Fima Photography, 1414 Castro. 641-1010 or 550-7577.

Feb. 13: LADYBUG GARDENERS invite you to help weed and tend the park at Upper Noe Rec Center on the second Saturday of the month. 9 am-noon. Day & Sanchez. 695-5011; jrlion@aol.com.

Feb. 13: Local doulas and MIDWIVES gather on second Saturdays at Natural Resources. 2-4 pm. 1367 Valencia. 550-2611; www.naturalresources-sf.com.

Feb. 13: Christie Matheson discusses SALTY SWEETS at Omnivore Books. 3-4 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Feb. 13: Panelists, including former Black Panther Richard Brown and feminist lesbian Merle Woo discuss "The Myth of a POST-RACIAL SOCI ETY" at the Freedom Socialist Party meeting. 6 pm Louisiana supper, 7:30 pm program. New Valencia Hall, 625 Larkin. 864-1278; www.socialism.com.

Feb. 13: WRITERS With Drinks hosts readings by Vikram Chandra, Cherie Priest, James Rollins, Andrew Porter, and Derek Powazek, to benefit the Center for Sex and Culture. 7:30 pm. Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd. www.writerswithdrinks.com.

Feb. 13: The SF BLUEGRASS & Old-Time Festival features Fretnot, the Wronglers, and Family Lines. 7:30 pm. 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; www.noevalleymusicseries.com.

Feb. 13: Café du Nord hosts a "Portland invasion" (bands from Oregon and Maine) as part of the SF BLUEGRASS and Old-Time Festival. 8 pm. 2170 Market. 861-5016 www.sfbluegrass.org..

Feb. 14: BAZAAR BIZARRE San Francisco hosts a Valentine's Day Artist Village, featuring gifts, music, and refreshments. Noon-8 pm. New People, 1746 Post. www.bazaarbizarre.org.

Feb. 14: Tour guide Kathy Amendola d iscusses her "Cruisin' the Castro" walk at the monthly PFLAG meeting. 2-4 pm. St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Church. 921-8850; www.pflagsf.org.

Feb. 14: The Beat Museum hosts a HENRY MILLER retrospective, featuring Magnus Toren, director of the author's memorial library in Big Sur. 7 pm. 540 Broadway. 1-800-KER-OUAC; www.kerouac.com.

Feb. 15: Sara Segal, Noe Valley resident and member of the 2002 Civil Grand Jury, discusses her experiences at ODD MONDAYS. 7:30 pm; no-host dinner Haystack Pizza, 6 pm (RSVP jlsender@webtv.net). 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

Feb. 17: The VISUAL ARTS Committee of the SF Arts Commission meets third Wednesdays at 3 pm. 25 Van Ness, Suite 70. 252-2590; www.sfartscommission.org.

Feb. 17: The Noe Valley BOOK DISCUSSION Group meets on third Wednesdays, from 7 to 8:30 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707; www.sfpl.org.

Feb. 17: City Assessor Phil Ting and SF Budget Department director Leo Levenson discuss the 2010 BUDGET a t the Noe Valley Democratic Club Meeting. 7:30 pm. St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond. molly@ffrsf.com.

Feb. 18: J-CHURCH track replacement and noise issues are on the agenda at the Upper Noe Neighbors monthly meeting. 7:30 pm. Noe Valley Rec Center. Day & Sanchez. 285-0473; vickimrosen@gmail.com.

Feb. 18: The EUREKA VALLEY Promotion Association meets the third Thursday of the month. 7:30 pm. Castro Meeting Room, 501 Castro. 437-9414; www.evpa.org.

Feb. 18-April 4: Creativity Explored exhibits a group show to celebrate CHINESE NEW YEAR, "Tiger Leaping Gold Mountain." Opening Feb. 18, 7-9 pm. Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10 am-3 pm.; Thurs., 10 am-7 pm; Sat., 1-6 pm. 3245 16th. 863-2108; www.creativityexplored.org.

Feb. 19: The SF BLUEGRASS and Old-Time Festival features the bands Jackstraw and the Crooked Jades. 7:30 pm. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. 454-5238; www.noevalleymusicseries.com.

Feb. 19-March 13: NINA WISE performs What Just Happened?, a solo improvisation based on personal and political events of the last 24 hours. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia. 271-3256; www.themarsh.org.

Feb. 20: FINANCIAL ADVISER Catherine Pinkas discusses "Taking Control: Planning for the Future" at the Older Women's League (OWL). 10 am-noon. Flood Building, 870 N. Market, Room 975. Preregistration required: 989-4422; www.owlsf.com.

Feb. 20: FINANCIAL ADVISER Catherine Pinkas discusses "Taking Control: Planning for the Future" at the Older Women's League (OWL). 10 am-noon. Flood Building, 870 N. Market, Room 975. Preregistration required: 989-4422; www.owlsf.com.

Feb. 20: Legacy Film Series hosts three DOCUMENTARIES about artists and aging. 2 pm. Main Library, 100 Larkin. 557-4400; www.legacyfilmseries.com.

Feb. 20: Tim Holt performs a tribute, "WOODY GUTHRIE and the Great American Folksong." 3-4:30 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

Feb. 20: Omnivore Books hosts a WINE TASTING with author Kermit Lynch. 5-6 pm. 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Feb. 21: People born in the year of the Year of the Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 & 2010) get free admission to the LUNAR NEW YEAR celebration at the SF Zoo. 10 am-3 pm. 753-7080.

Feb. 21: Sonia Ricket and guests host a TANGO Master Class at Community Music Center. 3-5 pm. 544 Capp. 647-6015; www.sfcmc.org.

Feb. 21: JAZZ VESPERS at the Noe Valley Ministry features "Music of Forgiveness." 5-6 pm. 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317; www.noevalleyministry.org.

Feb. 21: Four local bakers contribute to a CUPCAKE-TASTING at Cooks Boulevard. 6:30-7:15 pm. 1309 Castro. 647-2665; www.cooksboulevard.com.

Feb. 22: Atlas Café hosts a discussion about restoring COYOTE VALLEY. 7-9 pm. 3049 20th. 648-1047; www.sciencecafesf.com.

Feb. 23: Park Ranger Rick Penn discusses "The BUFFALO SOLDIERS at t he Presidio" at the monthly San Francisco History Association meeting. 8 pm. St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond. 750-9986; www.sanfranciscohistory.org.

Feb. 24: Shop at Noe Valley's WHOLE FOODS Market, which is donating 5 percent of today's sales to the community garden at James Lick Middle School. 8 am-10 pm. 3950 24th.

Feb. 24: The Noe Valley MERCHANTS and Professionals Association meets the last Wednesday of the month. 9 am. Bank of America, 4098 24th. Robert T. Roddick, 641-8687.

Feb. 25: Paxton Gate offers a class in INSECT-mounting. 4-7 pm. 824 Valencia. 824-1872; www.PaxtonGate.com.

Feb. 25: Bring food-related books to a COOKBOOK SWAP at 18 Reasons, co-sponsored by Omnivore Books. 7-9 pm. 593 Guerrero. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com or info@18reasons.org.

Feb. 25: Supervisor Bevan Dufty and five neighborhood groups host a COMMUNITY FORUM on a proposal to end limits on new 24th Street restaurants. Police Capt. Greg Corrales of Mis sion Station provides a safety update. 7:30 pm. St. Philip's Church, 665 Elizabeth. 554-6987; boe.hayward@sfgov.org.

Feb. 26: More than 80 local high schoolers compete in the Unified District POETRY SLAM Championship at the Main Library. 7-9:30 pm. 100 Larkin. 557-4400; www.sfpl.org.

Feb. 27: The SUMMER CAMP preview at Crissy Field offers early registration for children entering grades 1 through 6 in fall 2010. 10 am-2 pm. 1199 East Beach, Presidio. 561-7752; www.crissyfield.org.

Feb. 27: Michael Kalanty gives advice on How to BAKE BREAD. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Chavez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Feb. 27-March 6: This year's Middle School SCIENCE FAIR features over 200 projects culled from 4,000 entrants. Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way. 554-9600.

Feb. 28: CHOCOLATIER Michael Recchiuti and cookbook author Fran Gage discuss Chocolate Obsession. 3-4 pm. Omnivore Books, 3885A Cesar Ch avez. 282-4712; www.omnivorebooks.com.

Feb. 28: Deadline to submit your acreage to the June 12 GARDEN TOUR, sponsored by the Friends of Noe Valley. Contact Richard May, 602-4445.

Feb. 28: Pianist Larry Vuckovich and drummer EDDIE MARSHALL play bebop and jazz at the Bliss Bar Sunday afternoon jazz series "The Art of the Duo." 4:30-7:30 pm. 4026 24th. 826-6200; www.blissbarsf.com.

March 1: Women refugee expert Hazel Reitz talks about her book, Winds of Darfur, at ODD MONDAYS at the Noe Valley Ministry. 7:30 pm; no-host dinner Haystack Pizza, 6 pm (RSVP jlsender @webtv.net). 1021 Sanchez. 282-2317.

March 6: Registration begins for classes this spring at UPPER NOE Rec Center and other parks in the city. 10 am. Upper Noe Park, 295 Day at Sanchez. 970-8061; sfreconline.org.

March 6: The Noe Valley Library and the Garden for the Environment host a discussion of ROOFTOP GARDENING. 2-3 pm. 451 Jersey. 355-5707.

March 6: Karen And e discusses her book, Face to Face: Children of the AIDS CRISIS in Africa." 3-4 pm. Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond. 355-2858.

MARCH CALENDAR DEADLINE

The next Noe Valley Voice will be the March 2010 issue, appearing on the streets of Noe Valley the first week of March. Email calendar items by Feb. 15 to calendar@noevalleyvoice.com or write Calendar, Noe Valley Voice, 1021 Sanchez St., S.F., CA 94114. Note: Events in Noe Valley and surrounding neighborhoods receive priority. Thank you.