What we’re about
Throughout the week the SF Free School offers free classes to anyone and everyone who wants to learn, have fun and meet new people. Classes we've offered have been in music and dance, martial arts and yoga, meditation and philosophy, dating and relationships, acting and improvisation, networking and social media, foreign languages, computer use, job hunting, startups - and many other topics as well.
The SF Free School is focused on sharing activities and teaching skills which are fun, healthy and useful. We are currently only listing classes that are located in the SF area. Our events are often styled as potlucks, classes, workshops and public talks. We go on field trips, so we can explore new areas and discover new things, and we like to gather in parks and public areas. Indoors we gather in community centers and community meeting rooms, or we might be found in cafes, private homes and in public classrooms.
All classes and events at our locations are free of charge and open to all. We do not ask for cash for any of our classes and events and everyone is always welcome to attend our classes and events free of charge. Though our instructors and event hosts can accept donations which are freely offered for the classes and events they hold with us they may never ask for cash or donations from anyone who attends the classes and events they make available through the SF Free School.
We only have one rule at the Free School: Be Excellent to Each Other – and that is the only payment we ever require.
So come and enjoy yourself, start training your body and your mind, meet new people - or teach and share what you know. You are always welcome.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Everyone Retires—Things You Should Think AboutLink visible for attendees
How to potentially think about retirement planning over time.
We will discuss steps to think about as retirement gets closer, why asset allocation could change, when you should consider asset allocation changes and the time horizon in retirement.Craig Braemer has been investing for about 40 years and joined San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of BetterInvesting in 1992. His current Chapter position is President. Craig has developed and taught classes for his local chapter and started his first club in 1987. He is semi-retired and works in the financial services industry. He has several designations including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Certified Financial Planning designation (CFP®). His primary interest outside of investing includes going to SF Giants baseball games, Disneyland, traveling and playing soccer.
Jim Willcox is a retired attorney and long-time investor. He has been a member of BetterInvesting and Model Club member since 2011, serving in various Model Club Officer positions and is currently Treasurer. He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Chapter of BetterInvesting for 8 years.
This will be an online event, using the Zoom platform. Reservations required: https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsf-qgrz0oGNHidIw4iRhDE6TPpDS8r-j_#/registration
- Mid-Year Resolutions: Decluttering with a Lens Towards ADHDLink visible for attendees
May is the perfect time to reinvigorate your New Year's resolution to declutter. Learn ADHD-friendly strategies to create spaces that support your goals and help you regain time and energy. Join Judith Dold, Certified Professional Organizer® and the owner of Twilight Organizing, to learn:
- Common organizing conundrums for those with ADHD
- ADHD-friendly organizing strategies and why they work
- The essential decluttering process, and how to employ it to declutter and maintain any space
Leave this presentation with a renewed sense of energy and readiness to make the rest of 2024 the year you feel great about your space!
Judith Dold has been helping individuals organize their homes and home offices since 2015. She is one of less than five hundred NAPO Certified Professional Organizers and holds ICD Level II Specialist Certificates in ADHD, Chronic Disorganization, and Hoarding. Currently, she is participating in an ADHD coaching program to better serve her decluttering community.This will be an online event, using the Zoom platform. Reservations required: https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApd-GqrTwpG9fFoA-93GMzy5wa-T2Olq4F#/registration
- How to Apply For a California State JobLink visible for attendees
An Employment Program Representative from the California Employment Development Department covers everything you need to know to navigate CalCareers, what a Statement of Qualifications requires and how to effectively write one to submit with the job posting. They review and utilize the Duty Statement for your advantage when applying to positions.
The Employment Development Department highly recommends that you register and submit your resume on the CalJobs website. This is a no-fee job search site. For further assistance or questions please call (415) 749-7511This will be an online event, using the Zoom platform. Reservations required: https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsc-2prj0uHNz5wftq90oiv7a1LROAO0pa#/registration
- Planea tu Negocio con ProsperaLink visible for attendees
En Prospera reconocemos la necesidad de crear economías nuevas, solidarias y humanas. Al mismo tiempo que a través de la cooperación y la colectividad plantamos semillas de una economía alternativa, también promovemos el aprendizaje de herramientas tradicionales como lo es el plan de negocios. Esta es la base del lanzamiento y crecimiento de tu negocio, sea este cooperativo o convencional.
El curso Planea tu negocio te guía por cada etapa de planificación en tu negocio, te ayudará como ese mapa para estructurar, operar y hacer crecer tu negocio. Crearás tu plan de negocio, un documento casi esencial ya que te ayudará a presentar tu negocio a inversores y aceleradoras. En él estableces metas y expectativas a corto, mediano y largo plazo, así como las estrategias a seguir para llegar a ellas.
En este curso aprenderemos:- La mentalidad del emprendedor
- Visión, misión y valores de tu negocio
- Análisis de mercado: industria, clientes y competencia
- Definición de productos y servicios, propuesta de valor, estrategia de venta y precio
- Operaciones y actividades claves, plan de producción
- Entendimiento financiero, plan de metas financieras, punto de equilibrio, y opciones de acceso a capital
- Finanzas empresariales: ganancias y pérdidas, proyecciones, y opciones de acceso a capital
- Formalizando tu negocio y detalles de plan de negocios
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