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San Francisco "Forever Fly Free" Grief Summit 2026
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 AMGrief can feel isolating, but healing rarely happens alone. Join us on **Friday, April 24**, for the first **San Francisco Grief Summit**, an intimate evening of honest conversation, reflection, and connection with people who understand the many forms grief can take. Hosted by USA Today bestselling author Jenny Brandemuehl, the summit brings together authors, physicians, grief counselors, and community members for a meaningful conversation about navigating loss, trauma, and the journey toward healing. Jenny will share the story behind her memoir *Forever Fly Free*, which chronicles the five months she spent caring for her husband after a devastating small plane crash left him with life-threatening burns. After his passing, Jenny faced a profound season of grief, trauma, and rebuilding that ultimately led her to rediscover purpose, resilience, and love again. She created this summit from a simple belief: healing grows in community. When people come together to share their stories, ask questions, and support one another, something powerful happens in the room. Throughout the evening, guests will hear from an extraordinary group of voices who have dedicated their work to helping others navigate loss and find hope again. **Featured speakers include:** • [Jenny Brandemuehl](https://foreverflyfree.com) – USA Today bestselling author of Forever Fly Free • [Andrea Leeb](http://andrealeebauthor.com/) – National bestselling author • [Dr. Dawn Gross, MD, PhD](https://drasyouwish.com/) – Hospice and palliative care physician • [Cheryl Espinosa-Jones](https://www.goodgriefwithcheryl.com/) – Grief counselor and author • [Kellie Rose](https://www.kellierose.com/) – Singer-songwriter offering a special musical performance The evening will include a guided panel discussion, audience Q&A, time for connection with fellow attendees, and a curated **Summit Library featuring books from each speaker.** Our hope is simple: to create a warm, supportive space where people navigating grief can feel seen, heard, and reminded that healing and joy are still possible. 📅 Friday, April 24, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Common Space “The Loft” – San Francisco 🎟 **RSVP & Event details:** [www.foreverflyfree.com/griefsummit](http://www.foreverflyfree.com/griefsummit) We’d love to have you join us. Space is limited. Secure your spot today and take the first step toward healing, community, and the reclamation of your joy.

OpenOakland - Civic Tech for the Community
Wed, May 6, 1:30 AMJoin 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**
Living with OCD - A Peer-Led Support Group
Tue, Apr 28, 11:30 PMA weekly sanctuary for community members living with OCD to share, reflect, and support one another in their own goals, with an emphasis on recovery, self-compassion & mindfulness.

4th Sunday Event - Plant Trees in Oakland April 26th
Sun, Apr 26, 5:00 PMLooking for a small but impactful way to help in the fight against climate change, and green your community over a weekend? Volunteer to plant trees! Our Tree Team plants trees in sidewalks all around Oakland. As these trees grow, they help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, and improve the environmental conditions of our neighborhoods. Many of the beautiful large trees you see along sidewalks are a result of our volunteers, and we still have so much more to do. No experience is required, but volunteers should be ready to do some digging and get a bit dirty. What: Planting trees along sidewalks and streets in Oakland for homeowners. After the training, we will split into smaller groups and drive to the sites. Who: You! Bring your friends and/or make new ones. No experience is needed. You should be able to lift 30 pounds (half the weight of a new tree). What to Bring: Wear closed-toed shoes, clothes that you can get dirty, and a hat for sun protection; bring your own water, lunch and a snack. We'll provide the shovels, picks, brooms, and gloves, but if you have your own please bring them along as we are short on supplies these days. If you are bringing a minor, please let us know. How: Dig a hole, take the tree out of its pot and put it into the ground, backfill the soil around the roots, and sweep the sidewalk clean. (Don't worry; we'll teach you whatever you don't know -- or take a peek at the guide here: http://www.treesforoaklandflatlands.org/plant-a-tree.html) Where: Meet at our staging area (**1071 61st St. Oakland 94608)**. The trees will be in other places around town, so **please be on time** so we can meet before we disperse. We can plant in light rain, but if we decide to cancel because of heavier rain, we'll announce it here by 8am. For more information or to join our email list, contact us at treesforoakland.org Note: There is no bathroom on-site so make sure to go before you arrive! If you are lost or running late, call or text Bart at 510 917 4352

CV Sangha Time (Meditation & Community Gathering) - Connecting with the Earth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM**Every Wednesday** **from 6:45-8:45pm.** Private location in Haight Ashbury. Scroll down to learn how to save your spot! Sangha Time is our weekly meditation & community gathering. A place for connection, inspiration, and practice. We are a cross-lineage, peer-led sangha that is open to all. Whether you’re a longtime community member or just arriving, you are welcome here. Tonight we're continuing our 4 week Series on **Connecting with the Earth.** Drop in for any session, or come for all 4 :) This month, we’ll explore, listen, learn, honor, and celebrate the life we’re part of! Together, we’ll draw from different traditions — Buddhism, science, and Indigenous wisdom — to: * 🌐 explore the miracle of nature, our bodies, and the web of interdependence * 🎉 discover how connecting to this interdependence can help us become more alive * 😰 learn ways to meet climate anxiety, both individually and collectively * ❤️ reflect on what courageous, wise action and “active hope” might look like * 🌍 practice meditation in nature to nourish connection with ourselves and the world around us ### **What do we do during CV Sangha Time?** *In general, we will have:* * **Meditation -** mostly 25m silent sitting meditation * **Inspiration -** sharing reading(s) from wisdom teachers on a weekly topic * **Sharing & Connection** \- reflecting and sharing about our own experiences and listening deeply * **Community Creation Circle -** an opportunity to actively contribute & create the community together * (optional) **Tea & Snacks** (8:45-9:15pm) **-** getting to know each other informally over a warm cup of tea ### **What type of space do we wish to create together?** * A space for all of us - that welcomes diversity and embraces creativity & new ideas * A space where we remind each other to practice meditation & nurture the qualities of kindness, wisdom, generosity and love that our society desperately needs more of * A space where we can show up as we are, share what’s in our hearts & minds, and listen deeply * A space where we can cultivate meaningful friendships to support us on the path * A space where we can get inspired to bring the dharma into our lives. Through formal practice, reflection and our speech and actions every day. Most importantly, we wish to shape this gathering together. Whether its your first time here, or you come every week, everyone is invited to participate. ### Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Everything at Community Village is 100% donation based, in the spirit of [dana](https://www.notion.so/More-info-on-Generosity-or-Dana-ce94de92432341d9b30e6ab154501b74?pvs=21), with the intention to be accessible to all. You can donate to Community Village [here](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PPCRQPF3XXBQQ) or learn about other ways of giving dana [here](https://www.notion.so/More-info-on-Generosity-or-Dana-ce94de92432341d9b30e6ab154501b74?pvs=21). **To Save Your Spot:** We have limited spaces available. To save your spot & receive the address please hit "Attend" and follow the instructions carefully. **Notes on arriving:** * Before arriving, please read our [Community Guidelines](https://bright-creator-5c2.notion.site/Community-Guidelines-2d08a77ba03c44879596c7c95cef6885?pvs=4) so you may participate in creating an atmosphere of trust and a welcoming environment for all. * Please arrive early (6:45 recommended) to settle in. The last entry will be at 6:55pm. * Our space is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at this time. If you have other specific access needs, please let us know We can’t wait to gather together! See you soon. *** **More info about Community Village** [Community Village](https://community-village.org/) is a community-first approach to meditation oriented towards people in their 20s and 30s - and open to ALL (we don’t check IDs! :)). Whether you want to learn how to meditate or are an experienced practitioner: our intention is to create safer and supportive environments to build meaningful connections, get inspired and learn how to bring practice into everyday life. We are a peer-led community, co-created by its members. So come on over and join in: * Join our [SF WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EVpPf6gT5YKFCuRDHKlLsc) for the most up to date announcements * Learn more about other upcoming gatherings & community updates [here](https://linktr.ee/communityvillage) * Join our [e-mail list](https://form.jotform.com/221753701315044) for occasional updates * Or check out our [calendar of events](https://linktr.ee/cvcalendars)

Outer Sunset Morning Cleanup
Mon, May 4, 3:00 PMMeet at Andytown Coffee Roasters ([3629 Taraval St](google.com/maps/place/Andytown+Coffee+Roasters/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9c828cfd8df4653?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111)) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 8:00am to 9:00am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a **FREE coffee** and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756124/) page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. ## Meeting Locations: * February 2 - Andytown Roastery & Coffee Lab (3016 Taraval St) * March 2 - Andytown Coffee Roasters (3629 Taraval St) * April 6 - Andytown Roastery & Coffee Lab (3016 Taraval St) * May 4 - Andytown Coffee Roasters (3629 Taraval St) * June 1 - Andytown Roastery & Coffee Lab (3016 Taraval St) * July 6 - Andytown Coffee Roasters (3629 Taraval St) * August 3 - Andytown Roastery & Coffee Lab (3016 Taraval St) * September 7 - Andytown Coffee Roasters (3629 Taraval St) * October 5 - Andytown Roastery & Coffee Lab (3016 Taraval St) * November 2 - Andytown Coffee Roasters (3629 Taraval St) * December 7 - Andytown Roastery & Coffee Lab (3016 Taraval St) \*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)
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