Valerie Carrasco

"In the midst of the national health care debate, Healthy San Francisco, San Francisco’s innovative near-universal health care program stands out. Two years in, we’ll find out what’s working, what isn’t and what’s in store for the future. What bearing, if any, would a national health care system have on our own? Join us for an update with former chief executive officer of San Francisco Health Plan, Jean Fraser, in discussion with Tangerine Bringham, director of Healthy San Francisco." 

"In the last few years, the San Francisco Planning Department has worked with communities to develop plans that rethink neighborhood parks, streets and plazas and how they are built and managed. These include the Better Neighborhoods Plans, the Mission Streetscape Plan, the Fisherman’s Wharf Public Realm Plan, Jefferson Street Redesign and the Showplace Square Open Space Plan. With Adam Varat, Neil Hrushowy and Ilaria Salvadori of the City Design Group." 

"While climate change affects us all, it will have a more severe effect on people of color and the poor.  Join us for a presentation by UC Berkeley's Rachel Morello-Frosch, co-author of The Climate Gap (2009), followed by a panel discussion of  what Bay Area businesses and organizations are doing to reduce the disproportionate impacts of climate change. Panelists include educator Michele Rodriguez, Emily Kirsch of the Ella Baker Center and Erica Mackie, co-founder of Gridalternatives. Join us for a reception beforehand at 5:00.  Co-sponsored by the Northern California chapter of the American Planning Association. (AICP credits pending.)"

"Steven Peterson of the transit application organization Routesy will join Todd Spiekerman and Carol Kuester, who manage the Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s 511.com service, to discuss the hurdles and success stories of their interactive transit planning website. 511.com has successfully tied together data from transit services throughout the Bay Area, making it possible to easily plan trips on transit, even across multiple services. Routesy, meanwhile, has shown that the private sector can compete, combining smoothly integrated transit data with the portability of the iPhone. Hear what has developed and what is yet to come at the intersection of transit and tech." 

"Join ladies who bike on a ride around the city to get moving again after the holiday season. The ride will go out to the ocean, around Lake Merced, then back up Sloat and Monterey and then a stop for a lunch/snack in Glen Park before the ride back through the Mission to Peet's. Intermediate Level. elevation: 1,344 ft. Distance 19.8 miles. This is a road bike only ride, however all levels welcome as everyone rides at their own pace and with those of a similar skill level."

"Come and speak your mind about bicycle issues in San Francisco. This eleven member committee meets once a month and advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters bicycle.

"The Good Roads Riders return to Potrero Hill determined to get the job done. Last month’s “Circling the Hill” was too much fun and too formidable for just one sweep. Potrero bikers especially encouraged to join and make your daily rides smoother and safer. First-timers -- from all over the city – always welcome. These rides are a great way to meet other cyclists and make San Francisco even better for biking. Drinks and lunch always follow our noble efforts."

"Cycling and Racing 101: learn about NorCal cycling! Join Marissa Axell, a category 2 cyclist and SF Bike Coalition membership committee member, for an introduction to the sport of cycling and the NorCal cycling community. She will share inside tips on how to start, how to improve, what skills are necessary, where to look for a team, all the skills needed for survival in one of the biggest and most exciting sports in the world."

"Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company."

"Join the first NOPA VELO monthly bike ride for 15 miles through Golden Gate Park and the Presidio with two moderate climbs. Visit NOPA site of Patty Hearst/Tania’s captivity and get Presidio update from Ranger Dale. Patty/Tania and park ranger attire encouraged. All level riders welcome."