by the El Reportero’s staff
Diego Rivera mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts (detail)
Hundreds of parents, principals, teachers and community members from across the district will be gathering at the 2010 School Community Summit to discuss how, in the face of massive funding cuts to SFUSD, they will allocate their limited budget for next year. The convening will begin with a presentation from Ron Bennett, CEO of School Services of California, an expert in school finance and management.
Saturday, Feb 20, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. At Everett Middle School, 450 Church St (at 18th St.)
Have your opinion heard at San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco Public Library is once again pursuing patron feedback for its annual customer satisfaction survey. The Library is making a special effort to encourage patrons to take the Library’s “Counting Opinions” customer satisfaction survey between Feb. 24–March 2, although it can be taken at any time online.
The survey helps to identify areas where the Main Library and the branches can improve service and better understand the needs of the community.
The survey is available in English, Chinese, Spanish and Russian and can be taken from a home computer or on a Library computer. It can be accessed from the upper right hand corner on the San Francisco Public Library home page at sfpl.org or at this direct address: http://sfpl.countingopinions.com/.
Poetry reading and art opening
Luis Garcia’s poems are sparse and song-like. His first book was published in Chile. His other works include Poems for Dinner, The Token, and A Message from Garcismo.
On Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Art House Gallery (2905 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley CA 94705 near Ashby) Larry Melnick will exhibit his drawings. Viewers may come between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to see them and also to listen to five Bay Area poets, including García’s.
$5 donation. For more info call Harold Adler at (510) 482-3336.
Mutual Admiration, Mutual Exploitation: Rivera, Ford and the Detroit Industry Murals
Diego Rivera regarded his mural cycle at the Detroit Institute of Arts as his finest achievement in the fresco medium. Graham W. J. Beal will discuss the personal, political and economic motivations that lay behind the creation of this complex and controversial work.
Graham W. J. Beal has served as director at the Joslyn Art Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and, since 1999, at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:00 pm Geballe Room, 220 Stephens Hall, UC Berkeley.
Library renovation includes new rear windows with spectacular city views
San Francisco Public Library will celebrate the reopening of the Potrero Branch Library on March 6 – marking the 14th completed library project inthe city’s Branch Library Improvement Program. Located at 1616 20th St., near Connecticut Street, the renovated Potrero Branch Library will add 33 percent more space for neighborhood library services.
The grand reopening celebration will kick off with Chinese lion dancers at the renovated branch. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. Library services will start at 2 p.m.
A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned with Mayor Gavin Newsom, City Librarian Luis Herrera, State Sen. Mark Leno, Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, Department of Public Works Director Ed Reiskin and other city and state officials.
For more information on how to support the Potrero Library Campaign, please contact Mary Abler at (415) 626-7512 ext. 107 or mary.abler@friendssfpl.org.
For more information about the Potrero Branch Library’s opening celebration, please call (415) 557-4277, or visit www.sfpl.org.
