Mission Bay Shuttle - Revised Timetables Effective August 29, 2016

The following adjustments have been made on Shuttle Timetables which take effect on Monday, August 29th:

1.　 Loop service between 6am and 7am will pick-up passengers on 5th Street, at the corner of 5th & Market. There’s a white loading zone just before the mailboxes at the corner where riders will board.

2.　 Time has been added to all routes after 8:15am and after 5pm. Note this changes pick-up times both at the BART station and at your stops in Mission Bay.

3.　 MB Shuttle is experimenting with a ‘flexible’ route from Mission Bay back to BART on the East route.

• In the morning, buses will return to BART directly via either 3rd or 4th Street.
• In the evening, buses will serve Caltrain on Townsend between 3pm and 5pm.
• After 5pm, buses will serve Caltrain via 4th Street. Customers going to Caltrain will get off the shuttle at the China Basin building.
• After 5pm, if there are no Caltrain customers, drivers will either return to BART via Third, Fourth, or Seventh Street, depending on traffic.
• Over the next few weeks, MB Shuttle hopes to determine which route is best to get from Mission Bay back to Mission Street. Once this is established, the schedule will be revised to reflect new timing if necessary.

For more information or downloadable versions of the schedule, please visit their website at http://www.missionbaytma.org/cms2/view.htm/72/1441/Shuttles.

Come meet Scott Wiener, Supervisor @ the Radiance

Scott Wiener is running for California State Senate, District 11

Meet Scott @ the Radiance

Monday, September 19th, 6:30-8 PM

The Radiance Community Room

330 Mission Bay Blvd. North, 4th floor

Hosts: Peggy & Jack Fahnestock

Light refreshments

Please RSVP by Monday, Sept 12th to fahnestk@sbcglobal.net

HVAC Maintenance Tips

Heating and air conditioning equipment seem to break down when you most need it on the coldest or hottest day of the year. There are some simple preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and techniques that can help keep the unit working properly.

• It is very important to change your air filter as often as needed. Twice a year before summer and winter are a good time to change the filter depending on conditions and use. Every other or every three month can be needed. A higher efficiency filter with a MERV rating of nine (9) or higher may need to be changed more frequently at least every other or three months depending on conditions and use. Remove the old filter and install a new filter. Check the side of the filter for the air flow direction arrow before installing the filter.
• Program your thermostat according to your schedule for when home and away for energy efficiency.
• Check the thermostat if the unit is not heating or cooling to make sure it is on and is set a few degrees above for heat or below for air conditioning of the temperature displayed on the thermostat.
• If condensation water is detected coming from the unit shut it down and call for repair.
• If ice is forming on the evaporator coil when the air conditioner is on or if the unit is not maintaining temperature, the unit is most likely low on refrigerant and you should call for repair.
• It is recommended that an annual routine maintenance and inspection be performed on the system to help keep the unit working properly.

Washing Machine Maintenance Tips

• Always use detergent made for high-efficiency (HE) machines if you have one, and use the minimum amount (more is not necessarily better). Regular detergents may mechanically or electronically damage a machine. Using the wrong detergent may even void a warranty.
• For high-efficiency (HE) machines use less or forego liquid fabric softeners (one teaspoon will soften a whole load). The same for bleach (one tablespoon for concentrated bleach, two tablespoons for regular). Remove finished loads immediately. Do not let damp clothes sit in the machine (this provides an ideal breeding environment for musty smells and mildew).
  When not in use, leave the door of the washer ajar, to improve air circulation inside the machine.
• Clean out the washer door’s rubber seal thoroughly with a half-half solution of water and vinegar regularly. Use Q-Tips for hard-to-clean areas. Wipe the inside of the drum with this solution as well.
• Monthly, pour some distilled white vinegar instead of laundry detergent into the dispenser, and add one cup of baking soda directly into the drum. Run the machine on the hottest cycle, plus an extra rinse. For extreme cases of mildew smells, replace vinegar with bleach and run a few quick cycles with hot water.

• Clean out the drain pump filter if one exists, every few weeks or whenever you notice problems with the water drainage, excessive vibrations, wet clothes after final spin, longer than usual cycle time, or unusual pauses during a wash cycle. Hair, fabric, and other various bits can get clogged up in the drain pump filter, leading to sluggish drainage of water. The drain pump filter location varies by machine (check your manual for details) but it is usually located at the front and bottom of the machine behind a small trapdoor. Use the drain line to remove any water in the pump first. Ensure that the spin speed you select is appropriate for the load you are washing. Higher spin speeds may mean drier clothes prior to putting them in the dryer, but also means extra wear and tear on the machine’s inner parts, potentially shortening its lifespan.
• Replace rubber washing machine water supply hoses with steel braided ones to reduce the risk of bursting.

EAT DRINK SF, August 25 - 28

Eat Drink SF is San Francisco’s premier annual food, wine, and spirits festival that celebrates the Bay Area’s world-class chefs and restaurants.

Four days of events showcase our incredible dining region and the quality of cuisine we are known for:

Thursday, August 25, 2016, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ Folsom Street Foundry: EDSF’s Taco Knockdown presented by Milagro Tequila. Top restaurant chefs compete in a creative battle for the taco title. Last year’s winners will be back to defend their titles with a new panel of judges and guests to vote on the Best Overall and People’s Choice winners.

Friday, August 26 – Saturday, August 27, 2016, 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm & 12:00 – 3:30 pm: Three Grand Tasting events. Festival Pavilion is transformed for the ultimate culinary affair. Guests will enjoy tastes from more than 35 restaurants (over 160 chefs and restaurants are featured throughout Eat Drink SF events), unlimited pours of beer, wine, and cocktails from more than 70 beverage purveyors, classes in the San Francisco Wine School Classroom, main stage demonstrations by celebrity chefs, lawn games and the SF Brewers Guild Craft Beer Bar in the Backyard Bites zone, and more.

Sunday, August 28, 2016, 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm: A special Grand Tasting to celebrate the Golden Gate Restaurant Association’s 80th anniversary and honor the legacy restaurants in the Bay Area. This Grand Tasting will feature bars and restaurants that have been open in San Francisco for at least 20 years and have helped shaped the distinct flavor of the local culinary experience. This will be a very special Grand Tasting.

For more information, visit http://eatdrink-sf.com/about/.

National S'mores Day at SPARK, 8/10

You’re invited to National S’mores Day at SPARK!
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 | 4pm to 9pm
FREE Admission

Everyone’s favorite campfire treat is celebrated every year on August 10th. The perfect S’more starts with a fluffy marshmallow roasted to golden perfection, adds a layer of smooth, melty chocolate, and sandwiches it all between sweet, crunchy graham crackers. Sticky, gooey, and undeniably delicious!

Join us in celebrating National S’mores Day at SPARK. With 4 deluxe fire pits and extra toasting stations scattered throughout the park, you don’t need to leave the city to enjoy this tasty, wilderness treat.

Event Details

• $5 Custome S’more Kits – enough to make three loaded S’mores!
• Pair your S’more with a Graham Cracker Rimmed “High Water Brewing” Campfire Stout
• S’mores ice cream sundaes brought to you by Frozen Kuhsterd
• Four deluxe fire pits and additional toasting stations scattered through the park
• Awesome games including giant Jenga, giant Checkers, and more.

See you there!

AT&T Park Sound Notification - Guns N' Roses, Tuesday 8/9

Guns N’ Roses – Not In This Lifetime Tour　

Guns N’ Roses will be performing in a concert at AT&T Park on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016, from 7:00 PM-11:00 PM.

If you experience any sound disturbances on August 9th during the concert between 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM, we will have a sound complaint hotline set up at AT&T Park to field calls. Please note that the sound complaint hotline number is 415-972-1771.

Sound Schedule:

Monday, August 8th

• The sound system will be used intermittently between 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM to set audio levels and conduct sound checks.

Tuesday, August 9th

• 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM –　Sound System Testing (Intermittent testing)
• 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM –　Concert Time

Showerhead Mineral Deposit Maintenance Tip

Hard water can leave your showerhead clogged and unsightly looking. Removing the mineral deposits caused by hard water may not be a pleasant chore, but it is possible.

For fast cleaning action, fill a gallon size plastic bag half way up with vinegar and secure it to your showerhead using a rubber brand or string. Leave the plastic bag in place for around two hours for maximum sparkle. The acid in the vinegar will work as a solvent to remove and work away at the mineral deposits until they are gone. You can also remove the showerhead and allow it to soak in vinegar in a bucket or sink until the mineral deposits are removed. With either method, you can use an old toothbrush to scrub away any residue and then simply wipe off with a damp cloth. To clean the spray holes of your showerhead, a toothpick works wonders once the vinegar has begun to dissolve the mineral deposits away.

For really tough mineral deposits, you can also place your showerhead in a pot of water that is reconstituted with one half part vinegar. Bring the vinegar and water solution to a boil with the showerhead inside and boil for fifteen minutes. Remove the showerhead to see if the mineral deposits have become detached; if not, boil for an additional five minutes at a time until the results you are looking for are achieved. Again, you can use an old toothbrush and a toothpick to finish up the cleaning job and then wipe the shower head down with a damp cloth.

Mission Bay Shuttle Changes on August 1, 2016

The Powell BART stop is moving from Market to Mission Street.

The new stop is in the white passenger loading zone mid-block near the Century Theater sign and overhang. The stop is on the near-side of the mid-block traffic signal and pedestrian crossing to the Mission St. Garage as you head towards 5th St.

Exit BART at 4th & Market; walk down 4th; turn right on Mission. The bus stop will be past Jessie Street.

Exit BART at 5th & Market; walk down 5th; turn left on Mission. The bus stop will be past the Bloomingdale’s entrance.

Exit BART through the Westfield entrance (on the Concourse level near Walgreen’s); walk through the mall to Bloomingdales, and to the Mission St. entry. The bus stop will be to your left upon exiting Bloomingdale’s.

For timetables, route maps and other information, go to MissionBayTMA.org.

American Craft Council, August 5th-7th

Gather at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Boulevard, to celebrate all things handmade!

Show Dates:
Friday, August 5: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 6: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, August 7: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Now in its 41st year, the largest juried craft show on the West Coast brings together more than 225 top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home decor artists from across the country. It’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and meet the makers behind the fabulous work. This is the largest juried craft show west of the Rockies – a must-attend for craft lovers.
Plus, meet the country’s top emerging artists: Look for the Hip Pop sign in booths on the show floor to see contemporary pieces ranging from sophisticated elegance to cutting edge.