Thursday Nov 15: Sunnysider and SNA member Ashima Sarin will read from her new book 108 Blessings: Alchemy for the Mind, Body and Soul — this evening at the Glen Park branch library, 6-6:45 PM.
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Local YIMBY in the Chronicle
SNA member and Sunnyside resident David Tejeda was one of several people interviewed for a recent SF Chronicle article “Bay Area Housing Crisis: Six YIMBYs on a mission”. [paywall]
An excerpt:
David Tejeda
Occupation: Contractor
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
Story: Tejada stands out in a room full of YIMBYs. At 70, he’s twice as old as most of the people active in the movement. He’s also the owner of a home he bought two decades ago near the Balboa Reservoir. It’s a neighborhood where many residents are opposed to a redevelopment plan calling for about 1,100 new housing units.
In his words: “A lot people in my age group have the attitude, ‘I’ve got mine. If you don’t have yours, it’s your own fault.’ At the same time, they complain that their grown kids are living in their basement. Well, if there were more places for them to live they wouldn’t have to stay in the basement. I’m a firm believer that you don’t pull the drawbridge up.”
As a note: the current board of Sunnyside Neighborhood Association supports the Balboa Reservoir Project, as did the previous board. SNA has been involved from the beginning of the community engagement process. Many residents here look forward to new neighbors and a new park, and more housing for the city.
A Sunnyside good neighbor
Sunnyside resident and SNA member Eileen Shields has been quietly tending a portion of the Circular Ave Ribbon Garden for years — picking up litter and clipping back bushes. A passerby talked to her today as she worked on the long narrow strip of greenery next to fast-moving traffic.
Jul 21: Sunnyside garden bazaar event
The Hartsough family at 258 Monterey Blvd, next to the Sunnyside Conservatory, are holding the 4th Annual Garden Bazaar on July 21st, 11am – 3pm. Meet your neighbors — buy local crafts or local honey — try new foods — trade your backyard produce — make new friends.
Fourth Annual Garden Bazaar!!
In just over three weeks, the Garden will be transformed into a bazaar full of revelers, buyers, sellers, and traders. All will be friends and neighbors who’ve come to enjoy good company and see what interesting things people right next door are creating in their homes.
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