On Thursday September 7, 2023 from 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge San Francisco will take place in the Mission Bay neighborhood. Approximately 5,000 participants representing over 100 Bay Area companies will participate in this 3.5 mile running event – the world’s largest corporate running event. This year’s race will start and finish at Chase Center in partnership with the Golden State Warriors. The route will start on Terry Francois Blvd, moving over the 3rd St Bridge, and North on The Embarcadero before turning around at Folsom St and retuning to Chase Center. Street closures and a course map are attached to this email for reference. This event promotes camaraderie among the Bay Area Corporate community and will support, on behalf of its participants, Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation which is committed to unlocking the amazing potential of every child by fighting to end childhood hunger, ensuring students have access to a quality education, and providing safe places for all children to play and be active. We will strive to be a good community partner and work with any groups or services to minimize the impact of the event for all.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the below email or phone number. Sincerely- Marc Staudenbaur marc.staudenbaur@corpchallenge.jpmorgan.com
First Runner 6:45pm Last Runner 8:30pm
Anticipated Runners: 7,000
ROUTE: Start – Terry Francois Blvd. between Warrior Way & Mission Bay Blvd. South North on Terry Francois to Mission Rock East on Mission Rock to 3rd St. North on 3rd St to King St. East on King St. in east bound lanes to Embarcadero North on Embarcadero in north bound Lane 1 to Folsom St At intersection of Folsom St, runners will turn-around Runners head south in north bound Lane 2 of the Embarcadero South on SF Bay Trail and run around south side of Oracle Park South on 3rd St. to SF Bay Trail / Terry Francois Blvd. South on Terry Francois Blvd. Finish – on Terry Francois Blvd. and Warrior Way
ROAD CLOSURES: 1 – Terry Francois Blvd (north bound lanes betweeen Warrior Way to 16th St) 09/07/2023 7am to 11pm 2 – Warriors Way (Terry Francois Blvd to Bridgeview Way) 09/07/2023 7am to 11pm 3 – Terry Francois Blvd (south bound lanes between Warrior Way to 16th St) 09/07/2023 11am to 11pm 4 – Terry Francois Blvd (Mission Bay Blvd. South to 16th St) 09/07/2023 11am to 11pm 5 – 16th St. (west bound side between Terry Francois Blvd to Illinois St) 09/07/2023 3pm to 11pm 6 – Warriors Way (Bridgeview Way to 3rd St) 09/07/2023 6pm to 11pm 7 -Terry Francois Blvd (Mission Bay Blvd South to northern terminus). 09/07/2023 6pm to 9pm 8 – Mission Rock (between 3rd St. and Terry Francios Blvd) 09/07/2023 6pm to 9pm 9 – 3rd St. (north bound lanes between 16th St and Berry St) 09/07/2023 6pm to 9pm 10 – 3rd St. (north bound lanes 2, 3 & 4 between Berry St. and King St) 09/07/2023 6pm to 9pm 11 – 3rd St. (south bound lane 1 between Berry St and Channel St) 09/07/2023 6pm to 9pm 12 – King St. (east bound lanes between 3rd St and Townsend St) 09/07/2023 6pm to 9pm 13 – The Embarcadero (north bound lanes between King St. and Howard St) 09/07/2023 6pm to 9pm
NO STOPPING SIGN LOCATIONS: 1 – Terry Francois Blvd. (between Warrior Way and 16th St. both sides) 09/07/2023 5am to 09/07/2023 11pm 2 – Terry Francois Blvd. (between Warrior Way and Mission Bay Blvd South both sides) 09/07/2023 9am to 11pm 3 – Terry Francois Blvd. (between Mission Bay Blvd South and Northernly Terminus both sides) 09/07/2023 3pm to 9pm 4 – Terry Francois Blvd. (between 16th St. and Illinois St. both sides) 09/07/2023 3pm to 11pm 5 – The Embarcadero (between King St and Howard St on east side only, water side only) 09/07/2023 3pm to 9pm
Place: Creek Room of Mission Creek Senior Center, 225 Berry St.
(Enter through the door along the promenade.)
Dear Mission Bay Neighbors, Our neighborhood has reached a stage of maturity where we residents can benefit from a neighborhood association that provides a regularly scheduled forum for civic engagement, a voice with our local elected officials and City agencies, and defines our diverse neighborhood as a Community of Interest. This is an invitation to help launch a neighborhood association dedicated to Mission Bay! We need volunteers for leadership roles, and Building Liaisons who’ll help spread the word to their networks. Want to be a founding member? Please join us for our first organizational session on September 12!
Come party with us every Friday from 4p-7p for $5 Happy Hour specials, live music, and lawn games!
ABOUT US
SPARK Social SF is a food truck park, beer & sangria garden, and event space located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood.We collaborate with 150+ unique street food vendors to create a different dining experience every single day.
We are driven by the desire to create easy, welcoming opportunities for everyone to grub and gather, igniting a spirit of community and celebrating cultural exploration through food, fresh air, and fun! Come find your spark with us!
There will be a concert, BLACKPINK, at Oracle Park next Tuesday, August 22nd, from 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM. We hope the following information will help better prepare you for the event.
We have worked closely with the San Francisco Entertainment Commission to put a plan in place that will mitigate the sound impact in the neighborhoods surrounding the ballpark. A sound hotline will be set up next Tuesday to field calls. The sound hotline number is 415-972-1771.
Our staff maintaining the sound hotline will be in direct contact with the team monitoring the sound levels of the concert. This enables us to monitor the situation in real time, address any issues, and collect valuable data so we can continue to improve the acoustical plans for future shows.
Sound Schedule:
Monday, August 21st
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Sound Check
Tuesday, August 22nd
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Sound Check
6:30 PM – 11:00 PM – Concert
Please feel free to contact Meghan Nicholson with any questions or concerns.
The original location of popular cafe chain Philz Coffee in San Francisco’s Mission District will soon close after 20 years in business.
Its last day will be Oct. 16, according to a company representative as its lease is ending and the company is not renewing it. Workers at the store on the corner of 24th and Folsom will receive job offers at other local Philz locations; there are now 12 others in San Francisco.
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“Though the physical space may close its doors, the Mission will always hold a special place in our hearts as our first home, where Philz Coffee was born and nurtured,” read a company statement to the Chronicle.
Philz is best known for serving pour-over coffees “one cup at a time,” and infused coffee drinks like its iced mint mojito coffee, with mint flavor, a heavy hit of cream and garnished with a sprig of fresh mint. Other drinks like hot chocolate and tea are also available, along with bottles of cold brew coffee. The chain got its start at the location on 24th and Folsom streets in 2003, when company founder Phil Jaber turned his corner grocery store into a cafe.
The Mission District location maintained a distinct, more neighborly feel from the chain’s now standardized locations across the country. Its old white sign — featuring a different Philz wordmark from the one on most other locations — hangs over the corner, and inside, customers lounge at mismatched tables and sofas.
While the original Philz stayed the same, the popular chain has grown considerably. It now boasts more than 60 U.S. locations, the large majority of these in California. Philz retail coffee beans, roasted at the company’s Oakland plant, can be found in supermarkets and other retailers. Jaber’s son Jacob, who helped co-found the shop, is the current company CEO.
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IKEA continues its journey to become more affordable, accessible and convenient with new store format in Downtown San Francisco
IKEA U.S. announced the opening date for the much-anticipated IKEA San Francisco store. The new location will officially welcome customers on Wednesday, August 23rd at 11 am PST. IKEA San Francisco at 945 Market Street will be part of a new meeting place from Ingka Centres, a global developer and operator of retail-led destinations which is part of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer. As the anchor for the new meeting place, IKEA San Francisco is the first retail space to open in the building. The city format store makes the IKEA experience even more affordable, accessible and convenient for San Franciscans.
“We are so excited to open the doors of our new IKEA store to our neighbors in the San Francisco area,” said Arda Akalin, IKEA San Francisco Market Manager. “We appreciate the excitement and support from the community and can’t wait for our customers to experience the new store full of affordable home furnishings and solutions that reflect who San Franciscans are and how they live.”
IKEA San Francisco will introduce shoppers into a world of inspiration with over 52,000 square feet of space across three levels of the building, including 27 fully furnished room settings to explore. These thoughtfully designed spaces will showcase “city living” solutions reflecting the unique everyday needs of San Franciscans. In-store, customers will be able to purchase and take home a range of 2,500 smaller home furnishing accessories and special collection items that will focus on affordability, sustainability and small-space living. Larger furniture items, like couches and bookshelves, will be available to order for home delivery along with the entire range of IKEA products. For even more convenience, TaskRabbit has partnered with Lugg to deliver IKEA items the same or next day from IKEA San Francisco.
The IKEA San Francisco store will also offer the IKEA Buy Back & resell service for IKEA Family members looking to retire some of their IKEA furniture and help pave the way towards sustainable living. IKEA San Francisco will buy back select IKEA furniture products in return for store credit. The furniture will be given a second life through resale in the store’s As-Is section, which provides more affordable and sustainable options for customers.
“We are thrilled to welcome IKEA at our future meeting place with its first city store in San Francisco. Together with IKEA, we will play our part and contribute to revitalizing Market Street, and the neighborhood by creating an appealing meeting place for the local communities,” said Miia Kautovaara, Ingka Centres Meeting Place Manager in San Francisco. Ingka Centres recently announced plans for the meeting place which will soon offer visitors a flexible co-working space Hej!Workshop with Industrious, a non-conventional foodhall and a multipurpose space.
IKEA has been in the San Francisco market since opening IKEA Emeryville in April 2000, followed by IKEA East Palo Alto in August of 2003. IKEA San Francisco strengthens the IKEA presence in the community and benefits from its proximity to convenient transportation hubs. Customers can visit via bus, BART, tram or paid parking, ensuring that IKEA remains accessible and convenient for San Franciscans.
Grand Opening Day Just before 11 am PST on August 23rd, IKEA San Francisco will host co-workers and city officials for a short ribbon cutting ceremony. This will take place on site at 945 Market Street, San Francisco, CA. On grand opening day, IKEA customers can enjoy games, workshops, giveaways, and the opportunity to become IKEA Family Members for more exclusive perks throughout the day.
San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the Port of San Francisco will jointly manage the public spaces, adding to the City’s vast portfolio of world class parks and public spaces
San Francisco, CA —Mayor London N. Breed today announced the City ‘s plans to begin operating the more than 24 acres of public parks in the Mission Bay neighborhood beginning July 1. The Port of San Francisco and Recreation and Park Department will jointly manage the space, previously overseen by the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII).
The process to transition the Mission Bay Parks network to City management has been 25 years in the making and marks a significant milestone for San Francisco. The community’s redevelopment began in 1998 under the direction of the former San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. It is one of the largest and most innovative urban developments initiated by the City.
Previously, OCII, formerly known as the Redevelopment Agency, operated the Mission Bay Parks through a private management company that handled the day-to-day operations, such as permits for special events, security, gardening, and janitorial duties. The parks system includes playgrounds, dog parks, picnic areas, boat launches, sport courts and pocket parks.
“Mission Bay is a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood and its parks are no exception,” said Mayor Breed. “The City of San Francisco is proud to take over stewardship of these public treasures and build upon the vision and success of OCII. Thanks to our investment in recreation and public spaces, San Francisco’s parks are considered among the best in the world. We are thrilled to welcome Mission Bay into our legendary park system.”
On July 1, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will begin operating the Mission Creek Complex sport courts, dog play area, plazas, lawn, esplanades, pavilion, boathouse and launch. Additionally, the Department will oversee Mariposa Park, Mission Bay Commons, the Channel Street Dog Park and the Mission Bay Kids Park. The Port of San Francisco will manage the Bayfront parks along the Bay and Terry Francois Boulevard.
“Every San Franciscan deserves access to nature and high-quality recreation, and we are so pleased to now serve those who live, work, and visit Mission Bay,” said Rec and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg. “Our highly trained staff is looking forward to caring for these important green spaces and ensuring they remain well-maintained, accessible, and fun for everyone.”
“It is a priority for the Port of San Francisco to connect our residents to the City’s iconic waterfront with extraordinary parks and open spaces,” said Elaine Forbes, Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco. “We are excited to welcome new great public parks in the Mission Bay neighborhood to our portfolio. We will partner with the Recreation and Parks Department to deliver clean, safe, and vibrant waterfront parks and open spaces for generations to come.”
“OCII’s special financing enabled the creation and operation of Mission Bay’s Parks. Years of OCII planning the design and construction of these parks with the community has helped develop a special and unique park system, and we are now at the beginning of a new and exciting chapter,” said OCII Executive Director Thor Kaslofsky.
“The Eastern part of San Francisco has historically been underinvested in and disenfranchised. This transfer marks the culmination of a process that has provided much-needed housing, jobs, and open green space, parks, and recreation,” said Sarah Davis, Chair of the Mission Bay Community Advisory Committee, and long-time Mission Creek Harbor resident. “Mission Creek originally flowed from what is now Mission Dolores, into the San Francisco Bay, and provided a natural habitat and refuge for wildlife. These parks are the next step in reclaiming nature and open space for all San Franciscans. We will be providing crucial access to the waterfront and water activities, particularly for low-income and BIPOC communities that live here.”
San Francisco’s Recreation and Parks Division manages more than 225 parks, 25 recreation centers, nine swimming pools, and 4,113 acres of open space throughout San Francisco. The Port of San Francisco manages more than 150 acres of parks along its 7.5 mile of San Francisco shoreline. In 2017, San Francisco became the first U.S. city in which every resident lived within a 10-minute walk to a nearby park.
A community celebration will be held on Thursday, July 20 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Mission Creek Park Pavilion located at 290 Channel Street.
The San Francisco Parks Alliance are partnering with Sunset Mercantile to bring this new market series, The Park Market, to Dogpatch’s best kept secret, Crane Cove Park. Each themed market will feature local makers, live music, food & drinks, and family friendly activities, including free paddle boarding lessons from Dogpatch Paddle.
Right now there are four dates scheduled for 2023. The Park Market is expected to continue its run into 2024
The Park Market Crane Cove Park, 18 st. and Illinois St., SF (Dogpatch)
The Park Market is San Francisco’s newest recurring market that will feature local makers, food and drinks, activities, and musicians, all nestled in Dogpatch’s waterfront park, Crane Cove.
2023 Dates (11 AM-5 PM)
Aug 6: Summer Mercantile – local merchants, artists, and summertime fun.
About the Series The Park Market is San Francisco’s newest recurring market that will feature local makers, food and drinks, activities, and musicians, all nestled in Dogpatch’s waterfront park, Crane Cove. The Park Market at Crane Cove is organized by SF Parks Alliance in collaboration with Sunset Mercantile.
The Park Market at Crane Cove Schedule [all events from 11 AM-5 PM] Sunday, August 6: Summer Mercantile Saturday, September 2: Secondhand Saturday Saturday, October 28: Trick or Treat Market Sunday, November 19: Holiday Mercantile
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Since 2007 the Nihonmachi Street Fair (NSF) has been presenting and collaborating with many Hawaiian musicians, cultural performers and culinary giants such as Hapa, Brothers Cazimero, and Chef Sam Choy.
In 2013 NSF presented it’s first Aloha by the Bay™ music concert fundraiser at the Palace of Fine Arts featuring Raiatea Helm, two-time Grammy nominee, eight-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award recipient, Nathan Aweau, two-time Grammy nominee, three-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award recipient, and Steven Espaniola, New Artist of the Year winner at the Hawaii Music Awards.
