Civic Groups San Francisco

OpenOakland - Civic Tech for the Community

Join us for the monthly OpenOakland meetup. This event will bring together professionals, enthusiasts, and experts passionate about utilizing data to drive positive change in Oakland. **Pizza will be served!** Meeting will include: * Discussion of our Democracy Dollars project. **Our projects need more than software developers! If you are interested in design, project management, user testing,** **domain research or just want to get involved, please join us.** Current active projects include: **EVOAK** **Open Disclosure** **Democracy Dollars** **Brightwayz**

Homoto joins Sacramento GSR (Gay Sport Bike Riders) for lunch/ride

Trivia at Dog Haus

It's our first time here. Get a hot dog, answer a few questions. Should be fun. Trivia starts at 7:00, please be a bit early to save tables.

Visio Divina -free Visual Meditation with Divine Feminine images

On the second Sunday of each month from 12-1:00 p.m. at herchurch, 678 Portola Dr. San Francisco, enjoy a free drop in meditative process. Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a simple process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance. Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery, or feel free to ask anyone for directions. The Visual Meditation is in silence and self-guided with instructions provided. You're welcome to come for any length you wish; this is a drop in hour, not a full one-hour meditation (unless you want it to be!)

Habitat restoration at McLaren Park- Mansell-Vistacion Lookout

**It's May for McLaren (Park)! McLaren Park is San Francisco's second largest park and is treasured for the biodiversity that remains intact here.** Our May habitat restoration workdays with SF Rec & Park will all focus on this amazing place where we'll contribute to conserving this biodiversity! As usual. please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Everyone 14 years old and older is invited; anyone under 14 yo must be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please be punctual. This week's location is: **McLaren Park: Mansell-Vistacion Overlook** [Map:,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ACVbKi2qdS4E8WVN6) Meet the parking lot at the corner of Mansell St & Visitacion Ave. San Francisco, CA 94134 Please sign up [here](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi000008ixUP) with SF Rec & Park. Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Visitacion Ave & Mansell St. For more information, Contact Cathy Lewis at (415) 297-5170 or [cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com](mailto:cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com)

Celebrate the 15th GAAD at SoFi

To mark the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD, we've teamed up with SoFi San Francisco to bring you an exclusive evening dedicated to accessibility in mobile and web development. Expect real talk, real code, and real pizza. This is an exclusively in-person event. **Talk 1:** Engineering Inclusion \| Flutter Accessibility by Hannah Jin\, Google We'll cover how the framework handles screen readers, high-contrast modes and dynamic text scaling across mobile, web and desktop. Learn about leveraging built-in widgets and the latest 2026 features. **Talk 2:** Accessibility by Design at SoFi by SoFi Design and Mobile Engineering Join the SoFi team as they share the behind-the-scenes story of launching a new, accessible-first, unified design system. We explore how the team 'shifted-left', showcasing features around dynamic font sizing, color contrast and others! **Accessibility @SoFi — Here's What's Going Down:** * 5:30 PM 🍻 Doors open — grab a slice and say hello * 6:00 PM 👋 Welcome from SoFi HQ * 6:10 PM 🤖 Hannah Jin (Google Flutter team) drops an awesome talk you won't want to miss * 7:00 PM 💡 A11Y at SoFi — a candid look at how SoFi builds with accessibility at its core * 7:30 PM ⚡ Lightning Talks — rapid-fire insights from folks in the room * 7:45 PM That's a wrap — until next time! **Address & Arrival Information:** SoFi 234 1st Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Note this is the main entrance and is NOT wheelchair accessible, however the accessible entrance we recommend is 246 1st Street. If anyone requires it, we will have SoFi security personnel assist at those entrances. **Access and Accommodations**: If you have access or accommodation needs, please advise us of any accommodation requests no later than Wednesday, May 13th, to allow us time to confirm accommodations.

Join us for habitat restoration at McLaren Park (Sunnydale)

**t's May for McLaren (Park)! McLaren Park is San Francisco's second largest park and is treasured for the biodiversity that remains intact here.** Our May habitat restoration workdays with SF Rec & Park will all focus on this amazing place where we'll contribute to conserving this biodiversity! As usual. please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Everyone 14 years old and older is invited; anyone under 14 yo must be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please be punctual. This week's location is: **McLaren Park: Glen Eagles/Sunnydale Ave.** [Map:](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maps.app.goo.gl/7UZYi2gncv5nUUuU7&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3UJD_CAKdDJCMJZvpBuYXv) 2100 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134 [Sign-up Link:](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi000008iyYX) Meet at the parking lot outside of Glen Eagles Golf Course. Be mindful that this is a bus turnaround area so please park carefully. For more information, Contact Cathy Lewis at (415) 297-5170 or [cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com](mailto:cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com)

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

Swift Language User Group (SLUG) x Cocoaheads | May | San Francisco Bay Area

Please join us for this month's session together learning about Swift with talks by local members of the Swift community. We are so excited to see you all again! 📍This event will be **hosted at Lyft HQ**. Please use the Berry 185 Lobby 2 elevator, the one closer to the Giants stadium. Space is limited due to venue capacity, so make sure to secure your spot by RSVPing early. We also ask that you update your RSVP if you end up deciding not to come, to ensure others can use that spot. 💬 **Tech Talks**: Industry experts will deliver insightful talks on cutting-edge Swift development topics, covering topics around iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, Server-Side Swift, and more. This month will feature talks from Nick Entin and Atharva Vaidya. 🕓 **Schedule**: * **6:00 PM** to **6:30 PM**: Grab some snacks, meet people and find a seat. * **6:30 PM**: Presentations start. * **8:00 PM**: The conversation continues as we are move to a nearby bar. 🤝 **Networking**: Reconnect with old friends and make new ones! This is your chance to network with fellow Swift developers, exchange ideas, and make great connections. 🎓 **Learning Opportunities**: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this meetup is for engineers of all skill levels. Learn, grow, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving Swift & Apple landscape. 📷 **Videos** will be posted to our Vimeo (3D) and YouTube channels sometime after the event at the presenter's discretion. **💎** This event is made possible thanks to these organizations **we'd like to thank:** * **The team at Lyft** for hosting us! We are thrilled to be in this space and are thankful for the continued support from our friends at Lyft! * **One More Thing Conference** for sharing resources to help us bring our best! OMT is directed by one of our organizers. This event is grassroots and needs your support! Please contact the organizers with any information and offers about volunteering, venues, [speakers](https://forms.gle/QGTafA7ejS4edW1P7), or sponsorship. Also, reach out with any questions you may have. See you soon in person!

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.

SF Roundabout Trail Part 1: Ferry Building to Daly City BART (19.5 mi, 1400 ft)

City Walk led by David A, 11.5 mi., 1800'