[Cagdu] FW: Northern California Entertainment and entertainment and recreation listing

Sat Aug 9 20:34:27 PDT 2008

Hello All, 

Below is the announcement that went out on the LightHouse of San
Francisco's event listing. This went out Friday 8/8. 

Jonathan T. Lyens MPA 
Email: jonathan at lyens.com 
Fax: (321) 256-8896 
Skype: jlyens 
-----Original Message-----
From: Beth Berenson [mailto:bberenson at lighthouse-sf.org] 
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 4:35 PM
Subject: Northern California Entertainment and entertainmnet and
recreation listing 

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing August 8 

This listing is compiled by the Vision Loss Resource Center at the
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as
a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern
California. If you have meeting or event information that would be
appropriate for inclusion in this list please email
info at lighthouse-sf.org. This list will be updated every Friday.
Information for each Friday's listing must be submitted by the Wednesday
prior to publication.
***
This listing is also available by calling the Vision Loss Resource
Center dedicated event and entertainment line at 415-694-7326 or at the
LightHouse website www.lighthouse-sf.org.
***
Audio described movie listings by geographic area:

EAST BAY:
AMC Bay Street 16:
5614 Shellmond Drive
Emeryville
510-457-9006
Now playing in auditorium 5:
"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor"

Cerrito Theatre: 
10070 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito
http://www.cerritospeakeasy.com/calendar/index.html 
Now playing
"Hancock" & "Mamma Mia"
Separate admissions for each show.

SAN FRANCISCO:

AMC Metreon 14
101 Fourth Street
415-369-6201
Now playing in auditorium 8:
"Hellboy II: The Golden Army"

AMC Van Ness 14:
1000 Van Ness Avenue
415-674-4630
Now showing in auditorium 5:
"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" 

SOUTH BAY:
AMC Cupertino Square 16:
North Wolfe Road & Stevens Creek
Cupertino
408-252-5960
Now playing in auditorium 3:
"Pineapple Express "

Eastridge AMC Mall 15:
1 Eastridge Mall
San Jose
408-223-0262
Now showing in auditorium 9:
"The Dark Knight"

AMC Mercado 20:
311 Mission College Blvd.
Mercado Santa Clara Center
Santa Clara
408-919-0285                  
Now playing in auditorium 8:
"The Dark Knight"

AMC Saratoga 14:
700 El Paseo De Saratoga
San Jose
408-871-2277
Now playing in auditorium 10:
"The Dark Knight"
***

Live Performances described by Visual Voice: 
"Doubt"
Presented by Theater Works
Lucie Stern Theatre
1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto
August 8 	8:00pm  	
August 9	8:00pm
August 10	2:00pm
The times above reflect the show times. For descriptions of costumes and
set arrive 25 minutes earlier.  Be sure to mention Visual Voice at the
box office.  
***

Live Performance Described by Audiovision: 
Presented by SHN 
"The Drowsy Chaperone"
Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market St.
San Francisco
August 17:	2pm
To charge tickets and reserve one of the 20 receivers for the show call
415-551-2027 and request Audiovision tickets.  Tickets can also be
purchased at the box office without the convenience fee.  The box office
is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm.  
***
Recreation:

Kayak and Tandem Bike Trip to Angel Island:
Sponsored by The LightHouse for the Blind in conjunction with
Environmental Travel Companions and Tandems Across the Bay. Depart
August 23 and return August 24.The trip will begin in the North Bay by
kayaking to Angel Island. The day will be spent biking, hiking and doing
other group activities on the island. Overnight on Angel Island,  spend
the night in one of the rustic lodges on the island, or rough it
sleeping under the stars. Next morning kayak back to the North Bay. A
$50 fee covers food, lodging and activities. Space is limited so please
register soon by contacting Philip Kum at 415-694-7372 or
pkum at lighthouse-sf.org. 
*** 
Bowling: 
Moonlight Lanes
2780 El Camino Real
Santa Clara 
Saturdays at 11:00am
Contact Tom Keiser 408-249-1721
***

Community Events:
Peer To Peer Support Group:
August 9  1:00pm-3:00pm
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
214 Van Ness Avenue 
San Francisco
These meetings are casually structured to discuss different aspects of
life with a visual impairment. Every individual is visually impaired so
discussions will be set in a comfortable, confidential setting with no
judgments. Refreshments provided. Free!
***

Community Awareness by the Bay:  
Sponsored by California Association of Guide Dog Users
A Division of National Federation of the Blind, California
August 23 9:00am-3:30pm
Lions Center for the Blind
3834 Opal Street
Oakland
Learn about the Guide Dog Community in the Bay Area.  For more
information and to RSVP contact, Robert Stigile, President, National
Federation of the Blind, California, 877-558-6524 or
nfbcal at sbcglobal.net
***
Guide Dogs For The Blind Graduation:
Guide Dogs for the Blind Campus
August 30:	1:30pm
350 Los Ranchitos Road
San Rafael
Phone: 415 499-4000
Attending a graduation ceremony at Guide Dogs for the Blind is one of
the best ways to really get acquainted with the guide dogs program.
Tours of the campus will follow the graduation ceremony. 
***
Connecting Through Dance Grand Finale:
August 30  7:00pm-11:00pm
Lake Merritt Dance Center Ballroom
200 Grand Avenue at Harrison
Oakland
Samba Lesson at 7pm
$10 admission in advance.  $15 at the door.
After eight years of sharing the joy of partner dancing.  Connecting
Through Dance is closing its doors. The primary focus of the dance group
has been bringing dance to the blind and visually impaired community.
Please come and share remembrances and dances with Co-Founder and
Artistic Director Gene Russo. Desert bar included.  For Further
Information call Brenda MacGregor 415-585-0150 or
http//ctdgrandfinale08302008.eventbrite.com 
***
Introduction to the Guide Dog Lifestyle
September 4 
9:00am-3:00pm
Presented by: Guide Dogs for the Blind
350 Los Ranchitos Road 
San Rafael  
A hands-on workshop for persons seriously considering a Guide Dog for
mobility. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with a
Guide Dog? Now is your chance! Sign up for an all-day workshop and get
hands-on experience working with a Guide Dog. Lunch will be provided.
For information and to RSVP contact: Jeanine Kitahata at (800) 295-4050,
Ext. 4199  or via email: :  jkitahata at guidedogs.com 	
***
Adaptive Technology Healthcare Seminar:
September 5, 2008
Panel Presentations: 1pm - 3pm, PDST
Vendor Exhibits: 3pm - 5pm, PDST
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
Join us to discuss innovations that make your day-to-day health routines
easier. This is the sixth in our series of technology workshops which
are free and open to the public. Learn about products such as a talking
Glucose Meters, prescription bottles that speak, and many more
accessible options to keep you healthy.  
You can participate in one of three ways:
*Via live audio stream on our website 
*Through a free telephone conferencing service 
*Or come in person and stay for the post-seminar
demonstrations. 
This location is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices and
other disability accommodations are available upon request. 
Please RSVP to attend by calling 1-888-400-8933 or emailing
info at lighthouse-sf.org.
Instructions for the conference call and live stream will be provided
when you RSVP.

Beth Berenson
Vision Loss Resource Center Specialist 
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
214 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-694-7322 (Direct)
Vision Loss Resource Center:
1-888-400-8933
415-863-7568 (Fax)
email:bberenson at lighthouse-sf.org
Website: www.lighthouse-sf.org
Providing Solutions for Living with Vision Loss