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San Francisco is a wonderful City that offers lots of opportunities to enjoy the New Year. The
one thing you most likely won’t find in San Francisco this holiday
season is snow. Expect instead a flurry of fun. Ice rinks, tree
lightings, theatre, music and a delightful mix of new and old
traditions.
For a calendar of great San Francisco events in December and January please visit the SF Convention & Visitors Bureau web site.
12/22/09 - With just 3 shopping days left until Christmas Day, San Francisco Convention and Visitor's Bureau wants to remind everyone to shop locally and get even greater rewards. San Francisco Bay Area residents receive special offers when you show your ZIP Code at participating San Francisco merchants.
For more information visit:
Shop San Francisco Get More 12/21/09 – Following the success of Sunday Streets in its second
year, Mayor Newsom today announced the program will return as a new and
permanent San Francisco tradition.
“We introduced Sunday Streets in 2008 as an incentive for San Franciscans to become more active and healthy, and experience the diverse communities within our city,” said Mayor Newsom. “The people of San Francisco have shown great support, and we are proud to expand the number and duration of Sunday Streets events in 2010, and add at least one regular car-free recreational space.” Read more
The Community Challenge Grant Program has awarded 29 grants totaling $723,839.00 and, combined with the first round earlier this year, the CCG awarded a year total of $1,244,000.00.
The CCG focuses on projects that directly engage residents and businesses in creating green spaces, gathering places, public art, and other neighborhood amenities by featuring and applying ecologically friendly practices. The program is an important tool for enabling communities to take the lead in conducting small scale improvements in their own communities, and is a critical component of San Francisco’s Livable City Initiative. Read more