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Scottish Country Dancing is fun, social, and energetic. Free lesson and party, Thursday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m., Noe Valley Ministry. Bring soft shoes. No partners needed. Basic class starts Sept. 11. $8, or nine-class series for $60. 415-333-9372. Susie.Langdon-Kass@ucsf.edu.

Paris Vacation Apartments. Two-bedroom and one-bedroom apartments for rent, located in the heart of Paris. www.ParisApartment Rental.BIZ.

Beautiful Garden Flat, Short-Term Rental. All amenities. One-bedroom flat suitable for one or two people. Very quiet, private, overlooking lovely garden. Tastefully furnished, completely self-contained, with own entry, phone, etc. Two DSL connections. Even a good spinet piano! Minimum stay of two weeks; prefer longer. Call 415-821-4872, visit www.sanfrancisco-victorian.com, or e-mail Wotan2u@aol.com. $2,600 per month, all-inclusive, or $850 weekly if less than a month.

Guitar and Bass Lessons. Former Pickle Family Circus music director, composer of Academy Award­winning film. B.A. Berklee. 20 years of teaching experience. All ages, beginners welcome. Fun, reasonable. I do housecalls. Mark, 282-8244; www.kennedymusic studio.com.

Expert Landscape and Garden Services: Tree-planting, pruning, and removals. Garden design, renovation, restoration, and installation. Regularly scheduled general property and garden maintenance. Irrigation and lighting systems installation and repair. Yard cleanups and staging. No job too big or too small. Strong attention to detail and customer service; 15 years of experience. References available. Call David at 415-846-7581; http://www.shapeoftheearth.com.

Dogilicious Walks and Petsitting. Noe Valley resident offers daily beach and park excursions for lucky dogs. Call or e-mail Nancy at 415-710-3195; dogiliciouswalks@hotmail .com. Website: www.dogiliciouswalks.com; blog: http://blog.dogiliciouswalks.com.

Daily/Weekly Rental: Noe Valley studio apartment. Located on Vicksburg near 23rd Street, it's an alternative to hotels and motels. Private entrance in a garden setting. The unit offers a queen-sized bed, full kitchen with dining area, cable TV, and three-quarter bath. No pets, no smoking. Call Jim at 415-285-6433 or (cell) 415-215-2617.

Adriano's Hauling & Cleaning: Need Help? We can help! We love cleaning your yard, garage, and attic. We remove and dump any construction debris, appliances, new furniture, old furniture, and much more! Need space in your garage or basement? Call us! Free estimate! Seven days a week! Nine years in the Noe Valley area. Call Adriano, 415-990-4062.

Stay in SF Short-Term Rental. Large, comfortable, two-bedroom, fully furnished flat in Noe Valley for vacation rental. Restaurants, coffeehouses, markets, transportation all outside your door. Daily, weekly, monthly rates available. No pets. No smoking. Leave a message at 415-282-0899 or e-mail stayinsf@hot mail.com. For a look around the apartment, go to http://stayinsf.googlepages.com/.

Commercial Storefront for Lease at 3813 24th Street at Church Street. Noe Valley commercial space for retail, service, or office use. Large window storefront for great exposure. High foot traffic with Muni lines at the corner. Formerly "Noe Valley Natural Foods." 1,452 square feet plus garage and service entry. Rent at $5,700 per month. Call Christine Lee at 415-863-8950.

Picture Framing--Affordable Framing--50 to 70 percent less than anyone in the city. Bernal Heights. Phone for price at 550-9248. Douglas Elliott. Museum standard framing.

Experienced Therapist expanding private practice in Noe Valley. Interactive, supportive. Specializations include parenting, child custody, and alternative families. Much background with recovery from sexual abuse, codependency, and substance abuse. Brief problem-focused or longer-term therapy available. Audrey Adelson, LCSW, lcs #15293. 415-260-0037.

Wallpaper Installation/Painting. No job too big or too small. Welcome to Susan Arce Wallpaper Installation, Removal, and Painting. Services include paperhanging, wallpaper-stripping, wallpaper repairs, painting, and wall surface repair. Experience with popular wall coverings to include residential and commercial wallpaper, murals, photomurals, grasscloth, and custom wall coverings. Over 15 years experience. Call 415-821-2445.

I Can Drive You. Doctor appointments, shopping, errands. 10+ years of experience with great references. $25 per hour first two trips; $20 an hour thereafter (two-hour minimum). Bill: 415-826-3613.

Piano Service. Tuning, repair, and restoration. Regulation and voicing. Frank French, Registered Piano Technician. 415-731-8611.

Home Maintenance "Check-Up." What is a home maintenance "check-up"? It can be compared to a routine physical at your doctor's office. Just like a doctor would prescribe a course of action for you to stay in good health, this service will provide you with information and steps you need to take to keep your home in good condition. For more details please call Danielle, 415-861-5764, or visit our website, www.jillofalltrades.net.

The "I Don't Know How to Cook" Class in Noe Valley. For those who know nothing about cooking or want to learn more--let the "Food Wiz" take the mystery out of food preparation. Learn how to prepare a tasty meal in a comfortable setting. The Wiz brings experience, patience, and humor to the kitchen. Foodwiz@sbcglobal.net. On the Web, use Google to find foodwizsf.com.

Small Refrigerator. Counter-size, stainless steel and black. Latest model, not a scratch. $90. 621-7967.

Noe Valley Dog-Friendly Short-Term Rental. One bedroom, one bath, deck, private entrance. For more information go to www.noenook.com or call 415-695-7924.

Support Group for Adult Women of aging parents. Noe Valley, every Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m., $35 per session. Facilitated by Marianne LaRuffa, MFT. 415-637-5815.

Charlie the Phone Guy: Residence, business, home office telephone wiring. Fax/modem lines, DSL, Ethernet, VOIP! Dead jacks brought back to life! Remodel planning. On-time appointments! Free estimates. Noe Valley resident. 641-8410. Charlie@sfphoneguy .com.

Catsitting in Noe Valley or adjacent neighborhoods. Conscientious, responsible, tuned in to animals (and people); retired Noe Valley resident. Lucy, 415-282-3676.

Massage for Moms. Relaxing, therapeutic massage for the busy mom, in your home or mine. Take a break from your family duties and treat yourself to a soothing circulatory massage by Jackie Adams, CMT. Rates $70 to $80. Contact Jackie at 415-407-1358.

Personal Home Office Assistant. Retired office manager offering part-time assistance (two to eight hours weekly or bi-weekly). Honest, consistent, accurate, organized, and self-reliant. Computer-literate. Have intelligence, perseverance, math aptitude, and good problem-solving skills. Manual filing systems and forms design. I'm low-key, personable, and considerate. Prefer same. Call Strider, 415-648-8567.

Paris Apartment Owners. We produce rental results. www.ParisApartmentRental.BIZ.

Submissions: The Noe Valley Voice welcomes submissions of stories, poems, and essays. E-mail lastpage@noevalleyvoice.com or send manuscript, plus name, phone, and e-mail to Noe Valley Voice, 1021 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. Include a stamped envelope if you need your materials returned.

Furniture Repair. Refinish, upholstery, reproduction. Call 415-587-3416 or visit our website at www.renarest.com.

Do You Need Housecleaning? We will do it! Just call Sara and Marco at 415-310-8838.

Beyond Coaching. Discover/renew your life journey: the unique purpose you can express with integrity, passion, and courage. Make difficult transitions, overcome obstacles to core spiritual values. Licensed psychotherapist practicing 29 years. I offer: bioenergetics for body-based emotional healing, EMDR, hypnosis. Transpersonal for the real world. Experienced as work coach and dealing with a wide range of family and organizational dysfunction. Affordable. Judy Wyatt, license #MFT19251. 415-282-8930.

Garden Cottage in the Heart of Noe Valley. Perfect for visiting friends and family. Secluded and detached with private deck. Completely furnished. Queen bed and twin sleeper couch. Fully equipped kitchen. Short-term rental. Minimum two nights. Non-smoking. 415-970-8177. www.bemyguestsf.com.

Superlative Word Processing. Experienced professional, B.A. English, M.S.W. Understandable advice. Business, academic, tape and CD transcription, legal, resumes, manuscripts. Expert editing. Fax machine. Good rates. Call anytime. 824-7736.

Living Tai Chi of Noe Valley. Meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi forms. Friendly, non-competitive. Monday and Tuesday, 6 p.m., Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez. Mornings by appointment, 10:15 a.m. Please call for location. $5 introduction (Mondays excluded). Chris Sequeira, practicing since 1973. 650-756-6857; 415-773-8185; www.livingtaichi sf.com.

Phil's Window Cleaning Service, where quality, integrity, and customers come first. Free estimates for residential/commercial. 415-668-8310.

Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, and families. Explore relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, and issues involving creative expression in a safe, supportive environment. 24th Street at Castro. Dean Abramson, MFT, 415-267-4848.

PC Tutoring: Introduction to Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet by a very patient community college teacher. Special offer: one and a half hours for $45. 415-820-1670; cfebcom@gmail.com.

Prabha Milstein, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC 44579, is now in private practice. Saturday office hours available. Office located at 1304C Castro Street on the corner of Castro and 24th streets in San Francisco. 415-200-8093. Specializing in children and families. For many years I was a teacher of school-age children. More recently, I have served as a child and family therapist specifically working with children exhibiting behavior problems in the classroom.

Vacation Retreat for Noe Valleyans: Calistoga/St. Helena. Three bedrooms, two baths; sleeps six (maximum). Decks with views of stream, woods, and meadow. Fireplace wood supplied; 30 acres, trails, all-year stream. Dogs okay. Three-night weekend, $450. Seven nights, $800; additional nights after seven, $100. Discount for repeat guests. 415-647-3052. Photos, http://spot02.googlepages.com.

Noe Place Like Home Vacation Rental. Great for visiting family or friends. All conveniences, fab location. http://www.noeplace likehome.com, or call 415-250-9411.

Bed & Breakfast "Cottage Gate." Charming studio with queen bed, kitchenette, breakfast choices. Private entrance (no steps), bath, cable; 20th and Douglass streets. 415-626-6497. JimDiDL@aol.com. Photos: www.vacation rentals.com/vacation-rentals/10961.html.

Whitmore Carpentry/Design--20+ years experience. Great references remodel expert. Indoor, outdoor, decks, fences, siding, shearwall moldings, wainscot, you name it! Jeffrey, 200-7642.

Vacation Cabin in Sierras near Pinecrest Lake. Daily or weekly rental information: www.bennettcabin.com.

Gourmet Vegetarian Cuisine delivered to your doorstep. Diverse menus, naturally low in fat, cholesterol, and salt. Treat yourself right! Gift certificates available. For a monthly menu, call Jane, 415-826-2133; www.peal cuisine.com.

Apartment Wanted. Quiet, responsible medical professional seeking an in-law, one-bedroom, or studio with washer/dryer access, good natural light, outside access (back yard, deck). Great references and credit. Contact Rhonda, 415-516-4608.

Jazz Guitar Lessons/Improvisation Theory. Improve technique and knowledge of guitar fingerboard while developing your own style. $45. Bruno Pelletier-Bacquaert, 648-6992, www.brunojazz.com.

Handyman--756-9896. Basic electrical, building maintenance, carpentry, custom cabinetry and woodwork, decks, doors, dry-rot damage, fences, garbage disposals, locks, molding, painting, plumbing, sheetrock, siding, stairs, tile, toilets.

Piano Lessons in Noe Valley: Supportive, patient teacher with many years of experience. Lessons tailored to individual goals. Ear training, theory, classical or popular repertoire. Barbara Bannett, 415-648-1007.

Catsitting. Dog Walks. Training assistance (cats too!). Positively Pets has been serving Noe Valley and its neighbors full-time since 1991. Humane Society volunteer. References available. 415-647-4757 or e-mail Positively Pets@earthlink.net.

Self-Employed? Confused About Tax requirements? Six-hour class July 13 at Valencia and 23rd covers it all--what's deductible, what proof you need, keeping records, estimated tax payments, etc. Instructor is Jan Zobel, longtime tax professional and author of Minding Her Own Business: The Self-Employed Woman's Guide to Taxes and Recordkeeping. Great for independent contractors, too. Pre-registration required. Class limited to 14 people. $110. Details at JanZtax.com. Contact Jan@JanZtax.com or 415-821-1015.

End Homework Hassles: Family time's better spent! www.mystudybuddy.org. Jane Radcliffe, 415-586-4577.

Overwhelmed by Clutter? Closets? As featured on HGTV, NPR, and in the Chronicle, ShipShape offers expert, simple solutions to what goes where. We cut through clutter, defrazzle moves, install closets, and restore simplicity and peace of mind to busy lives. Home/office/packing/closets and more. 415-550-0658, www.shipshape.com.

Vacation Room Rental. Upper Noe Valley. Clean, comfortable, safe. Ideal for visiting family. 415-821-4890. Sue or emarsh5108 @aol.com.

Guitar and Voice Lessons with fun, experienced teacher. In your home or my studio. Rock, blues, country, finger-style, slide. All levels welcome, reasonable rates. Call Chris at 415-606-9248.

Repairs with a Woman's Touch. Handywoman Julie will repair those inside and outside problems you aren't getting to and wish you could. Get reliable, friendly, and creative help now. Picture-hanging, window repairs, lock replacement, door adjustments, furniture assembly, baby-proofing, minor plumbing, and electrical. Call Julie Panger, Repairs with a Woman's Touch, 415-517-4013.

How to Place a Class Ad

It's easy. Just type or print the text of your ad, multiply the number of words by 40¢ per word, and send us a check or money order for the total amount. (Note that a phone number, including area code, counts as one word.) Then mail your ad copy and check, made out to the Noe Valley Voice, so that we receive it by the 15th of the month before the month in which you'd like to advertise. The address is Noe Valley Voice Class Ads, 1021 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. (Sorry, the Voice is unable to accept Class Ads by phone or email.)

10 for 10 discount: The Noe Valley Voice publishes 10 months a year. (We're on vacation in January and August.) If you place the same class ad in 10 issues, you are entitled to a 10 percent discount. To figure your cost, deduct 10 percent from the total amount due for 10 issues.

The next Voice will be the September 2008 issue, distributed in Noe Valley the first week of September. The deadline for Class Ads is Aug. 15.

Class advertisers should keep in mind that only the first few words of the ad (not to exceed one line of type) will be set in bold. Also, receipts and tear sheets will be provided only if your order is accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Thank you for your support.