Richard LeMieux, author of Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey, will be speaking at Touro University California on Thursday, November 10, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Published: November, 2016
Understanding Homelessness
Richard LeMieux, author of Breakfast at Sally’s: One Homeless Man’s Inspirational Journey, will be speaking at Touro University California on Thursday, November 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m. LeMieux will discuss his experiences being homeless and his efforts to assist others who are homeless. Richard LeMieux once had it all — a happy marriage, a beautiful home, cars, boats, and vacation extravaganzas. But within a moment’s notice, he lost it all. He was penniless, estranged from his family and friends, and living out of a van with his canine companion, Willow. For a while, the Salvation Army (a.k.a. Sally’s) provided his only meals. It was just a matter of time before LeMieux was diagnosed with depression at a mental hospital after attempting suicide. In Breakfast at Sally’s, LeMieux brings to life his experiences of being homeless, and presents his odyssey with quirky, diverse, and endearing characters that encompass the homeless people of Bremerton, Washington. LeMieux provides a rare and intimate look at how the other America lives. This event is sponsored by NorthBay Healthcare, Recology, and Shelley Berkley and is part of the ongoing social justice series presented by Touro’s Master’s of Public Health program. A reception and book signing will follow the event and there will also be many local organizations present who work with the homeless in the Bay Area. The presentation is free and open to the community and will take place at Touro University’s Lander Auditorium at 1557 Azuar Drive on Mare Island in Vallejo.
Unleash Your Inner Scientist
The Bay Area Science Festival’s Sixth annual Discovery Day at AT&T Park is a free event to entertain and inspire families and kids on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The AT&T field is transformed into a science wonderland with robots, astronaut training, a self-driving “Back to the Future” DeLorean and scientists engineering the next medical cure. Every exhibit sparks a child’s curiosity about health, medicine, engineering, technology, biotechnology, climate science, and more. Bay Area museums, cultural institutions, universities, and corporations created the Bay Area Science Festival, including festival organizer UC San Francisco. With 150 hands-on science exhibits, games, experiments and shows. Learn more at www.BayAreaScience.org.
Mmmm, Chocolate!
Discover, taste and savor the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates & confections for the holiday season. The Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon is the seasonal chocolate show for the San Francisco Bay Area and takes place at the Hotel Kabuki Ballroom in San Francisco from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 20. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary regions. The event participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans. An intimate setting, the Fall Chocolate Salon is the perfect place to find the perfect gift, while tasting and savoring the chocolate lovers experience. Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, chef & author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door for adults and $10 for children 6 to 12. For tickets and more information, visit www.fallchocolatesalon.com.
Uncommon Art Festival & Sale
In this once a year event on Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) is transformed into an all-campus art sale by current undergraduate and graduate student artists. Come for diverse offerings in art, enlivening conversation, local food and drink, and celebrating emerging artists. Saturday night opens with a first-look at the expansive, salon-style student art sale, plus the juried alumni exhibition in the Diego Rivera Gallery. Sunday, the sale continues with activities for SFAI alumni to reconnect as well. The event takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Food and drinks will be available.
Patchwork Returns to JLS
The popular California modern maker’s festival, Patchwork Show is returning to Jack London Square on Saturday, November 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can peruse and shop at booths brimming with handmade goods from over 100 local independent artists and crafters. These makers showcase clothing, accessories, home goods, ceramics, art, jewelry, bath and body items, craft kits/patterns, paper goods/stationary and more. New to the shows this year is Patchwork Jr., a special section of the festivals showcasing booths with makers and artists under 18 years old. There will also be a varied selection of local modern eats from distinctive food trucks, popular neighborhood cafes/restaurants and food artisans. Patchwork Show doesn’t just encourage attendees to shop but also to make something themselves at their DIY craft booths where adults and kids can learn new skills and create on the spot. The free event also highlights emerging music, providing a venue for local bands and DJ’s.
Light Up!
Embarcadero Center
The Building Lighting Ceremony at Embarcadero Center is a San Francisco tradition and the official start of the holiday season in the City. On Friday, November 18 the four iconic buildings will be lit with 15,000 holiday lights along with fireworks bursting in the sky and a magical show presented by Disney on Ice. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. with a family fun carnival followed by the lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.
Pier39
Welcome the holiday season on Saturday, November 19 with a day of holly-jolly magic and merriment at Pier 39’s Tree Lighting Celebration! This holiday tradition, will feature live entertainment performing seasonal favorites. Bring the whole family to sing, shop and swoon at the 60’ tree. PIER 39’s majestic tree, adorned with glistening ornaments, bows and twinkling lights will be lit at approximately 6 p.m. in the Entrance Plaza.
Macy’s
Macy’s will celebrate the start of the holiday season with the 27th Annual Great Tree Lighting Ceremony in San Francisco’s Union Square on Friday, November 25, at 6 p.m. Following an evening of special musical performances, the ceremony will culminate with the presentation of a beautiful, reusable, 83-foot tree decorated with more than 33,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 1,100 shining ornaments. Featuring a special performance by singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, the evening will also include performances by the San Francisco Boys Chorus, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and the cast of She Loves Me from San Francisco Playhouse’s upcoming production. The Christmas tree will be lit at the end of the ceremony, around 6:40 p.m. The holidays would not be the same without a trip to see Santa and Old St. Nick will listen to holiday wishes and be available for portraits on the seventh floor, starting Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 24.
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