Civic Groups San Francisco

OpenOakland - Civic Tech for the Community

Join us for the monthly OpenOakland meeting. This event will bring together professionals, enthusiasts, and experts passionate about utilizing data to drive positive change in Oakland. **Pizza will be served!** The September Meeting will include: * Share upcoming Oakland Tech Week events and volunteer opportunities with OpenOakland > **If you are interested in development, design, project management, user testing,** **domain research, or just want to get involved, please join us!**

Detroit Steps Maintenance Day

Meet at the lower Detroit Steps ([Detroit St & Hearst Ave](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hearst+Ave+%26+Detroit+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94112/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808f7e7f2ec7b0c9:0x7de5d8a6b895afe1?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwielfWc4J77AhXXLEQIHVqJA-kQ8gF6BAgYEAE "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hearst+Ave+%26+Detroit+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94112/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808f7e7f2ec7b0c9:0x7de5d8a6b895afe1?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwielfWc4J77AhXXLEQIHVqJA-kQ8gF6BAgYEAE")) to grab supplies, meet your project leader and split into crews. Cleaning, sweeping, and gardening will occur from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the steps and surrounding neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756100/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

Trivia at Original Pattern

Trivia starts at 7pm. We’ll be there by 6:15 to start saving tables for our group (come early to help us save seats). Please remember to keep your RSVP updated if plans change, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Lake Merritt Clean Up at the Pittman Green

Help clean up Lake Merritt and get some exercise! We meet on Saturday morning at 9 am, once a month, to pick up trash around the Lake. Meet at the Pittman Green at the southern side of the lake at the intersection of Lakeshore Ave and 1st Ave at 9:00 am near the exercise equipment. Meet new friends, get some exercise and help keep Oakland beautiful. Trash pickers and trash bags provided. If you get there later than 15 minutes after 9 am, just walk down Lakeshore Ave towards the southern end of Lake Merrit to join up with the group. We walk from the Pittman Green to the Bike/pedestrian bridge at the south end of Lake Merritt, across to the amphitheater.

Car Guys-Gals, Car People,A Chance to Demo All-Especially EVs

[Electrify Expo has expanded to include all vehicles.](https://demodaysfestival.com/collections/all-events) This used to be focused on electric cars and trucks. If you order soon, [try this 50% off code](https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/WhctKLcMTrZHWbgBbNLDcnnhxQJJtWWPtwQwwdHFWCVdvwLWvsmVqrmJKqvccHjggfBvKJq) for the special admission package ($30.), only $5.00 more than regular admission. This event is held outdoors in a spectacular setting at Alameda Point. I love it. Especially the up and coming Bay Area car manufacturing start-ups you will discover there. You can see their cars and trucks in pre-production. And there are dozens of the established car manufacturers. All ready to let you test drive. This is not your grandfathers Moscone Center new car show they used to have on and before Thanksgiving weekend every year. Really you get to not only sit in but drive all the cars and trucks you want to. Meet me at 9:45am next 2900 Main St, Alameda, CA 94501, exact spot coming soon!

STAR TREK TRIVIA TUES w/ Trek Triv @ Mothership SF!

*Trek Triv* is at MOTHERSHIP the first Tuesday of every month! Compete in teams and flex your Star Trek knowledge to win drinks and prizes, like vintage action figures and our 2025 Trek Trek prize pips. Bring a team or join a team -- trekkies are friendly folk. Follow @TrekTriv on Instagram and email [trektriv@gmail.com](http://trektriv@gmail.com) for more info. FREE! 21+ TRIV LONG AND PROSPER!

The Last Blossom Cinemark Century Daly City 20 XD and IMAX

We'll meet 30 minutes before the movie to introduce ourselves. I'll be out front of the theater with Name tags for all attendees. You will need to pay for your own admission, I suggest getting there early so we can also try and sit together. The Last Blossom Date: Monday, August 31 Time: 7:15 PM (90min) Location: Cinemark Century Daly City 20 XD and IMAX Screen: Auditorium 20 General Admission: $17.99 Also down to grab a late dinner afterwards if anyone is interested. Hope to see you there!

The Dutch GP LIVE (w/10a replay) at Kezar Pub

F1 is back after a short summer break this weekend and we welcome you to join us this Sunday for the Dutch GP live at Kezar Pub! Since last race, yours truly had a blast on an episode of The Two Mechanics podcast with former Red Bull Chief Mechanic Kenny Handkammer (13 world titles) and former McLaren engineer and current Extreme E Technical Director, Mark Grain. They have over 35 years of experience in F1 and and 18 F1 World Championships between them, and my conversation with them is a [here on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/484ly64iXvmIyfZyv3gfhO?si=53686ab3c2cf4cb3) or [watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNzruleZgu4). You can also give The Two Mechanics a follow [here on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/twomechanics.podcast/). For this Sunday's race, we will also feature a 10am replay, and as many of you already know, tables at Kezar will be available on a first-come basis with no reservations with breakfast and lunch menus available. No outside food or drink, please. All ages are welcome, so bring your team gear and a friend! Give us a follow for events, updates and news over on our instagram feed [here](www.instagram.com/sf.f1) to stay in the loop and to drop us a line, and we look forward to seeing you at the races.

🎤 陳浩德 「金曲金童子」晚餐音樂會 登陸三藩市演唱餐舞會, 經典重現！ ✨

Start Your Saturday with Qigong 免费大雁功, 开始美好一天

**Start your Saturday with Qigong** Gentle movement. Mindful breathing. Restored balance. Join our **free weekly sessions** to improve focus, reduce stress, and boost energy. All levels are welcome—perfect for beginners and families! **When & Where** 📍 San Francisco Marina Branch Library – Outdoor Patio *(Between the library and the children’s playground)* 🚍 Short walk from Muni lines 30, 45, 22, 28, and 43 🚗 Free/permit parking at Marina Green Park (12-min walk) **What to Bring** ☀️ Sunscreen, hat, gloves for sun protection 🌧️ Sessions canceled if it rains **Featured on the SF Marina Branch Library calendar:** https://sfpl.org/locations/marina

Squash in the Mission (Tuesday)

We are an active squash group that gathers weekly at the courts in the Mission Rec Center (even if Meetup is inactive). Mission Recreation Center is close to the 16th and 24th street Bart stations and completely free. There is street parking all around.

Gaga (Handball/Dodgeball variation) & Other Lawn Games @ Alameda Gaga Court

Join us for games of **GAGA**! Gaga is similar to handball and is a low-impact, fast moving fun game that rotates players quickly, so its a great way to meet new people and keep moving! The location of the court on Alameda island is here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/VeqmD6oz6AbAksYB8 ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/VeqmD6oz6AbAksYB8) The rules of Gaga are super simple and as follows: * *All players start with one hand touching a wall of the pit.* * *The game begins with a referee throwing the ball into the center of the pit.* * *Once the ball is in play, any player can hit the ball with an open or closed hand.* * *If a ball touches a player below the knee (even if the player hits himself or herself) they are out and they leave the pit. If a player is hit above the knees, the play continues.* * *Players cannot hold the ball* If you have any other games like spike ball, cornhole, or soccer or volleyballs, please feel free to bring them as well! We will have some additional activities set up on the sides for people to play and socialize while in between games of gaga.