by Juliana Birnbaum Fox
Exhibition at Mission Cultural Center from Aug. 31 to Sep. 28
The Bridge to Biotech program at City College of San Francisco is accepting applicants for fall semester classes through August 31. Instruction began August 15. CCSF’s Bridge to Biotech provides a rigorous and engaging introduction to biotechnology. Bridge participants are generally work-ready within a year of starting, as students learn essential laboratory skills while strengthening the math and language skills that they will need for success. Job placement assistance is provided to program graduates.
For more information about starting the Bridge to Biotech program, please visit the College’s website at www.ccsf.edu/biotech.
Dia de los Muertos Altar Contest
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts begins the celebration of El Dia de los Muertos with a Call for Entries for the Altar Competition. This year’s theme is Hearts and Souls, a time to honor cultural tradition as we remember those close to our hearts and important to our lives. There will be a $500 award for the Best Traditional Altar and $500 award for the Best Contemporary Altar.
We invite all members of the Community and Bay area artists to submit an entry for this year’s “Hearts & Souls” Altar Exhibition. Installation of Altars will begin on Oct. 9th until Oct. 23rd. For additional entry details and entry form please visit our website:missionculturalcenter.org.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Art Award Reception and Fundraiser
The 30th Anniversary Gala Awards In Excellence Ceremony will honor seven individuals and one organization that have contributed to Latino arts and culture in the Bay Area. Artistic Performances will include The ArgenTango Dancers and Andanza Spanish Arts. The Fundraiser will be held on Friday, September 7th, from 7 to 11pm at the Green Room of War Memorial Performing Arts Center at 401 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. Make your reservations today by using the link below or by stopping by the Center’s Box Office located in the Heart of the Mission at 2868 Mission and 24th Streets. Tickets are $125 per person, or $75 for a non-profit representative. For more information call 415-821-1155, our RSVP 30th Anniversary Hotline, or emailrsvp@missionculturalcenter.org.
The 5th Annual Salsa Festival de Novato
Celebrating Hispanic Cultural Heritage Month, the 5th Annual Salsa Festival in Novato, (15 miles north of San Francisco) includes everything from salsa recipes and contests to hot salsa music and dancing. The Festival, held on Grant Avenue in downtown Novato, will be open 10 am to 6 pm. and admission and parking are FREE. Close to 75 food, craft, retail and non-profit booths will be out, local restaurants and salsa makers will dish up samples of their signature salsa recipes, and salsa lessons will be offered. For festival information call 415.456.9379 or visit www.salsafestival.org.
Leland Avenue Street Fair
Visitacion Valley will host a family-friendly street fair with music, food, and an offering of products and services from 10 – 4 on Sunday, September 9th. A children’s area with activities will be set up, and the fair will stretch from Leland Avenue to Bayshore Boulevard. The 2nd Annual Fair is part of a community initiative to strengthen the neighborhood bring more business to local merchants.
