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BonPOP Volunteering w/KOHO

BonPOP Volunteering w/KOHO

Sun, Aug 30, 4:00 PM
From Nakayoshi
4.8

Nakayoshi will be signing up as a group to help out KOHO with the setup for their annual BonPOP celebration in Golden Gate Park! **Please sign up for the 9 AM to 1 PM "Event set up" timeslot here:** [\[Volunteer Form\]](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekzCjlnwP5wGG7D6slyvlgY5q62lNSfs4vNKv5LXhHPbIBCw/viewform) Be sure to fill out "Nakayoshi" as your organization so we can be placed together for setup! We'll meet at 8:45 AM at the entrance to the San Francisco Botanical Garden, near the intersection of 9th Ave and Lincoln Way, then proceed together to volunteer check-in. After setup is complete, we'll grab lunch as a group nearby. Anyone who wants to can visit the festival proper after lunch, and hang out to watch or participate in the bon odori!

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Russian Hill Neighbors Cleanup

Russian Hill Neighbors Cleanup

Sat, Sep 12, 4:30 PM
From Refuse Refuse - San Francisco Cleanups
4.7

Meet at the NW corner of [Hyde St and Filbert St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Filbert+St+%26+Hyde+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94109/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808580e8bacc255b:0xe190d166c3f8732b?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiCyqWXlI_8AhUPKzQIHTPgA6EQ8gF6BAgUEAE "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Filbert+St+%26+Hyde+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94109/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808580e8bacc255b:0xe190d166c3f8732b?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiCyqWXlI_8AhUPKzQIHTPgA6EQ8gF6BAgUEAE"). We will grab our supplies and form our crews at 9:30am, then clean from 10:00am to 12:00pm around the neighborhood. Volunteers will receive coffee at the beginning and a treat following the cleanup. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757464/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

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Crissy Field Cleanup

Crissy Field Cleanup

Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PM
From Refuse Refuse - San Francisco Cleanups
4.7

Meet at Sports Basement Presidio ([610 Old Mason St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sports+Basement+Presidio/@37.8028672,-122.459259,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808586da1e62c4cf:0x52160243a5eb280e!8m2!3d37.8028672!4d-122.459259!16s%2Fg%2F1hc1s19hq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 11:00am-12:30pm around Crissy Field. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757721/) page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

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Crissy Field Cleanup

Crissy Field Cleanup

Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 PM
From Refuse Refuse - San Francisco Cleanups
4.7

Meet at Sports Basement Presidio ([610 Old Mason St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sports+Basement+Presidio/@37.8028672,-122.459259,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808586da1e62c4cf:0x52160243a5eb280e!8m2!3d37.8028672!4d-122.459259!16s%2Fg%2F1hc1s19hq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 11:00am-12:30pm around Crissy Field. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757721/) page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

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September Oakland Reiki Circle

Sat, Sep 5, 7:00 PM
From Atlas Wise | Learning, Connection & Service

Want to relax, meet new people, and send care to one another? All are welcome at this Reiki Practice Group: absolute beginners, Level 1, Level 2, and Reiki Masters. This is a welcoming and warm space to get to know one another and enjoy the beauty of tuning in with Reiki. Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique developed by Mikao Usui in 1922, aimed at promoting stress reduction, relaxation, and self-healing through gentle, non-invasive hand placements. It involves channeling "universal life energy" to enhance the body's natural healing abilities.

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Rotary Social: Open Call to Connect, Network & Volunteer!

Rotary Social: Open Call to Connect, Network & Volunteer!

Sun, Aug 30, 9:00 PM
From Friends of the San Francisco Bay Area Rotary Club
4.8

**Welcome to "Radhaus with Rotary", a social hosted by the SF Bay Area Rotary club designed to foster connection between local community members, provide the opportunity to share our below values with prospective joiners and perhaps most importantly, have a good time!** **If you're interested in...** * **Making a Local & Global Impact**: Join hands with a local team of volunteers with a global network, dedicated to tackling the world's most pressing challenges, from eradicating polio to improving education. * **Professional Growth and Networking**: Engage with a diverse community of professionals from various fields, fostering opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and collaboration. * **Learning more about the Rotary Motto, "Service Above Self"**: Become a part of a community where integrity, leadership, and selflessness are celebrated, striving together to create positive change locally and globally. **...we'd love to meet you at Rotary Club of SF Bay Area's Social** **for a casual social and networking mixer!** 📍*Radhaus Alpine Beerhall and Restaurant* *Fort Mason Center For Arts And Culture* *2 Marina Blvd. Building A. SF, CA 94123* **Meet someone new and learn about our Rotary Club!** This is a free-to-attend event, and guests are welcome! We don't have any requirements to show up (though an RSVP is appreciated for our planning purposes). Our dress code is casual, and you can purchase food and drinks (including non-alcoholic) onsite. Feel free to drop by anytime; there's no pressure to stay the entire two hours. **Please send us a message if you have any questions!**

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Meetup is primarily designed for group activities and is not focused on facilitating one-on-one connections. For best results, participate in group events and programs based on mutual interests.

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