Previous organizations Randy's Guide has spotlighted and donated: Common Ground Relief, LYRIC, Aldea Inc., Glide Memorial, City CarShare, Maitri, Loaves and Fishes, Friends of the Urban Forest, Farm Sanctuary, Bay Area Community Services, Blue Energy, My New Red Shoes, College Track, Foundation for the People of Burma, Vital Life Services, Little Angel Fund, San Francisco Health Services Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Bay Localize, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Sustainable Conservation, Ashoka, Old Skool Cafe, Darfur Sister Schools, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Urban Solutions, San Francisco Suicide Prevention, The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, Shanti, Curry Without Worry, SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, La Cocina, Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California, and The Bike Kitchen.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Randy's Guide CCLXVII (267)
Local History
Francisco de Haro (1792-1849): De Haro migrated from Mexico in 1819 and eventually served as the first mayor of Yerba Buena (the future San Francisco) in 1834. He contributed to forming the street grid and purchased a large parcel of land that includes Lake Merced. He is buried in Mission Dolores. De Haro Street, which runs from Showplace Triangle to Potrero Hill, is named after him.
Local Food Pick
Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen
450A Irving St. (at 5th Ave.)
San Francisco, CA 94122
Tasty dishes like beef rendang (stew) and nasi goreng (fried rice) are complemented by more obscure ones such as black rice pudding and fried corn-prawn fritters. The setting is informal and slightly subterranean, leading the casual observer to believe that you've entered a new continent. 761 reviews - 4 stars.
Previous picks: Radius; Limon Rotisserie; Art's Cafe; Little Star Pizza; Yamo; Breakfast at Tiffany's; Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen; Humphry Slocombe; Tu Lan; Little Lucca Sandwich Shop & Deli; Foreign Cinema; Zanze's Cheesecake; San Tung; Asmara; Katana-Ya; Bouchon Bakery; A La Turca; Boxing Room; Falafel's Drive In; Frances; Saigon Sandwich; Brenda's French Soul Food; Sunny Bowl; Park Tavern; Broken Record; Keanu's Island Kine Food; Rosamunde Sausage Grill; Curry Up Now; Yasukochi's Sweet Stop; Back a Yard Caribbean Grill.
Local Charity
Bay Area Holiday Weekend Highs
Showers are likely for tonight and tomorrow morning. Otherwise, conditions looks fairly dry and mild. FYI - I'll be basking in 80-degree sunshine this weekend in L.A.
~ WED-FRI ~
upper-50s
~ SAT-SUN ~
Coast: upper-50s
SF: low-60s
Bay: low-60s
Inland East Bay: mid-60s
South Bay: mid-60s
North Bay: mid-60s
Thanksgiving Party [Wed 9pm-2am]: Bring a new unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item to support Toys for Tots and Glide Memorial Food Bank. Then, enjoys DJ Bad Boy Bill, Trevor Simpson, and Nick G. At Ruby Skye (SF). www.rubyskye.com
Turkey Trot 5K [Thu 9-10:30am]: Start with coffee and bagels at East Crissy Field Beach, then proceed to Fort Point. http://rentcycleturkeytrot-esearch.eventbrite.com
Kinky Thanksgiving Potluck [Thu 5-9pm]: Ham and turkey will be provided, and guests are invited to bring a dish (based on first name initial) or help clean up afterward. RSVP to melanie.a.derby@gmail.com with "Thanksgiving 11" as the subject. At The Citadel (SF). www.sfcitadel.org/calendar/index.html
Tipsy Tow [Thu 6pm-Fri 6am]: Call (800) 222-4357 and request a tipsy tow of up to five miles, from the driver's location to home. Valid for Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. www.csaa.com/auto/car-traffic-safety/aaa-tipsy-tow-program
Oakland's Keep Downtown in the Black [Fri 11am-6pm]: Support local merchants while enjoying local DJs, musicians, and food vendors. Near 14th and Broadway. www.facebook.com/pages/In-The-Black-General-Shop/223896907677895
San Rafael Winter Wonderland [Fri noon-8pm, Sat 9am-noon]: 32nd annual. Sledding on 50 tons of snow, shopping at a holiday marketplace, and tree lighting. Along Fourth St. www.sresproductions.com/san_rafael_parade_of_lights.html
Santa Rosa Winter Lights [Fri noon-7pm]: Holiday open house, tree lighting ceremony, and Santa pictures, and holiday crafts. In Courthouse Square. www.facebook.com/SantaRosaWinterLights
Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting Ceremony [Fri 2-7pm]: 47th annual. With holiday carolers, children's gifts, and tree lighting. At Ghirardelli Square (SF). www.ghirardellisq.com
Yountville Festival of Lights [Fri 2-6pm]: 23rd annual. Journey north to Wine Country for this festival with Santa Claus, carolers, and carriage rides. At V Marketplace. www.vmarketplace.com/events
San Jose Christmas in the Park [Fri 5:30pm-midnight]: 32nd annual. Tree lighting ceremony, Santa Claus, and live entertainment. At Cesar Chavez Plaza. www.christmasinthepark.com
Macy's Great Tree Lighting [Fri 6pm]: With Olympian figure skater Johnny Weir, Santa Claus, and an 80-foot fir tree. At Union Square (SF). www.unionsquareshop.com
Friday Nights at the de Young [Fri 6-8:45pm]: Performance by Pure Ecstasy, audio installation by SpacEKrafT, make-your-own-tree art making, world premiere screening of "Farn Barn," and closing reception for muralist John Wehrle's project. At the de Young Museum (SF). http://deyoung.famsf.org
Stanford Shopping Center Tree Lighting Ceremony [Sat 5-7pm]: Holiday tunes, refreshments, and shopping center lighting. www.simon.com/mall/landing/841
Castro Tree Lighting Ceremony [Mon 6pm]: With the Lesbian/Gay Chorus, the Gay/Lesbian Freedom Band, local politicians, and more. At the corner of 18th and Castro (SF). www.castromerchants.com
555 California Tree Lighting [Tue 4-7pm]: With 49er Frank Gore, American Idol finalist Pia Toscano, and singer Andy Grammer.
Free Museum Day [Thu 12/1]: At Burlingame's Pez Museum, Berkeley Art Museum, and SF Chinese Historical Society.
Bay Area Deal of the Week
Chow down at Cafe Gratitude's restaurants in San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Rafael. Butternut squash tamales, pecan & persimmon salad, cranberry salsa, and chocolate macaroons! Served free from noon to 3pm on Thanksgiving Day. www.cafegratitude.com
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