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Packed Mission Sunday Streets Raises the Question, “Why Not Every Week?”
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Voguing for the camera, with proud parents behind. Photos: Matthew Roth Massive crowds came out to the Mission yesterday to enjoy the first of two Sunday Streets events, packing Valencia Street and 24th Street with families, dog walkers, and cyclists of all ages and abilities. Organizers were thrilled with the turnout and seemed only to […]
This Week: Volunteer, Geary, Bike Lessons
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Here is a list of events this week.
Bay Area Cities Open Streets This Sunday for World Health Day
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Numerous Bay Area cities are joining municipalities around the world this Sunday, April 11th, to embrace the health and community benefits of ciclovias — or car-free events that encourage walking, biking and physical activity — as part of the World Health Organization’s 1,000 Cities 1,000 Lives, World Health Day 2010. Like the incredibly popular Sunday […]
“Penguins to Penguins” Sunday Streets Kicks Off This Weekend
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Now imagine riding on that road. Flickr photo: J.B. Davis The next two Sunday Streets are moving from the heart of the busy Mission to two of San Francisco’s more picturesque natural locales as it winds through Golden Gate Park to the Great Highway along Ocean Beach. This Sunday, August 9th and again on Sunday, […]
Sunday Streets Inspires Throngs of Revelers, Business Booms
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Photos: Bryan Goebel. With the fourth Sunday Streets in the Mission over the past two years recently completed, the verdict is in and the community is very happy with the results. In addition to the tens of thousands of people coming out to enjoy the sun and open streets while pedaling and strolling, the events […]
Mission Merchants Approve of Sunday Streets
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The massive Sunday Streets in the Mission two days ago was touted by organizers and Mayor Gavin Newsom’s office as an event that would bring shoppers to the neighborhood and improve sales in a very difficult economy. After walking the route and speaking with the owners and managers of nine businesses, I think it’s safe […]