NOPNA

Look at all these happy NOPNA neighbors gathering on Zoom last night! Join our community meetings on the third Thursday of every even month. (Say that five times fast!). Better yet, sign up at www.nopna.org and we’ll remind you when the meetings are coming up :)

SFMTA is working to speed up the 24 Divisadero as the City reopens, in order to prevent crippling traffic congestion that would hinder the successful return of our local economy. Their plan is to implement left turn restrictions along most of Divis. This will improve pedestrian safety as well, since motorist left turns are one of the leading causes of pedestrian injury and death (source: VisionZeroSF.org). Not so fun fact: (pre-covid), the speed of the 24 between Geary and Waller during afternoon rush-hour was a paltry *5 mph*. The faster the bus moves, the higher the frequency of bus service since the bus can run through its route more times during a shift. Check out their online "open house", very informative 5min video, and opportunity to share public comment here: www.sfmta.com/24divisproject

Join us TONIGHT at 7:30pm for a community meeting! See agenda below. Direct Zoom link: https://instawork.zoom.us/j/82166941624 Dean Preston Divisadero Merchants San Francisco Parks Alliance... The Independent See more

Here’s the full schedule of our Juneteenth events!

Did you know the Divisadero Farmers' Market has temporarily moved?! Check it out every Sunday at CCSF John Adams - Hayes/Masonic. Get that fresh and local and tasty California produce!

You may have noticed some fresh new green bike boxes on Divisadero Street! You may be wondering ... what is a bike box, and how do you use it? A bike box is a green space designated for people on bikes to wait for red lights. It is positioned at the front for improved visibility and safety for all road users. If you’re in a car, wait behind the green box - even if you don’t see any bikes at the moment. ... If you’re riding, pull all the way up in the bike lane and wait in the green box. When the light turns green, proceed across the intersection and back into the bike lane.

NOPNA Leadership Update So excited to announce Meg Rahner as NOPNA's newest president!! Meg, previously our VP, organized our Hopscotch Your Block event last summer, has spearheaded recruitment of new board members, and more. Reach her at [email protected].... Thank you for your service, Julian Mackie, we will miss you!

Did you know about Mayor Breed’s #SmallBizChallenge? We challenge you to avoid big box stores/online retailers this month and get all your stuff from our great local businesses!! Divisadero Merchants

Vaccine tip from a neighbor! Lucky’s pharmacy has vaccines available. It’s not listed on their website, but you can call and make a same day appointment. Get vaccinated!

They’re still in the neighborhood but temporarily relocating to the CCSF John Adams campus. Make sure to check it out!

Outdoor dining and open streets are back! Support our small businesses however you feel safe to do so.

See below for an opportunity to make a few bucks and provide feedback to a working group on public transit!

Extra extra! Sign up at sf.gov/vaccinenotify to get notified when you are eligible to receive the covid-19 vaccine. Here is some detailed info from Sup Preston's office, and we will share more when the City of SF has centralized testing sites and information set up.... It is critical that everyone possible in San Francisco get vaccinated as soon as it is their turn. It is not mandatory, but vaccinating most people is will stop COVID-19 from mutating and continuing to impact o...ur world. Information is constantly changing, and we suggest checkinghttps://sf.gov/covid-19-vaccine-san-francisco for updates in between my updates! Attached is also more detailed information on vaccine safety, efficacy and who should not take the vaccine. Right now, we are in Phase 1a, which means all healthcare workers and long-term care residents who are living congregately. We are also moving into part of 1b, meaning that anyone about 65 years of age is eligible for the vaccine.Please note 1b includes hundreds of thousands of people and that we are waiting for the vaccine from the State and Federal government so we can reach everyone. The next folks in 1b that we will expand into are those at risk of exposure at work in education and childcare, emergency services and food and agriculture. Right now, we do not have enough vaccine for mass testing sites, but those will be set up as soon as we receive a shipment. Unfortunately, we have not received a timeline on the arrival of further vaccine, though it is coming. You can learn about future prioritization groups here: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/

Join SF SAFE, SFPD, the SF DA’s office, and D5 Supervisor Dean Preston for a public safety community meeting specifically regarding garage break-ins, crime prevention tips, and district resources. When: Thu Jan 21, 6pm Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZModemurzgrE9Lfz946NAtVU75GkRw59

Wondering how our streets get their speed limits, and the implication that has on human safety? Take a look: https://thefrisc.com/with-traffic-deaths-unchecked-san-fran

TOMORROW! Our last general meeting of the year, feat. NOPNA trivia game and prizes!!! Don't miss it! Follow this link to register, and then you'll be sent a meeting link the day of: https://coursera.zoom.us//tJ0sceqgqjItHdz8kmP-rCCpPqfwRlr-

Looking for some socially-distanced sunshine and neighborhood volunteering this weekend?

And now for the #NOPNAHalloween pumpkin carving winners, we have @katelande’s mandelorian pumpkins and @lorenitac’s pumpkin x pumpkin pie display (both submitted on Instagram). Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!!

We have #NOPNAHalloween winners to announce!! thanks to everyone who participated. In this post we share the *costume* winners: Harvey the firefighter (submitted by email) and Shannon C’s astronauts (submitted on Twitter). We feel very lucky to have so many superheroes in our neighborhood.

SFCTA is looking for your input on the Octavia area. They are studying safety and circulation in a "core area" around Octavia/Market, but our neighborhood is part of their secondary study area. Fill out the survey: https://new.maptionnaire.com/q/9bk22f96y9ed Or join the Octavia Improvements Study Virtual Town Hall... Monday, November 9, 2020 6:00 - 7:00 pm Join via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87539630977 Or call in: 1-669-900-6833; Meeting ID: 875 3963 0977 See more

Went for a run through the #Panhandle and #GoldenGatePark and spotted some chalk reminders about civic duty. Have you voted yet?

It’s starting to look like Halloween!! Don’t forget your entry to NOPNA’s virtual costume and pumpkin carving contest! Tag #NOPNAHalloween on Instagram or Twitter with a photo of your creative costume or pumpkin for a chance to win a gift certificate to support a local neighborhood business. Winners will be announced here on NOPNA's Instagram by Nov. 2. Have a safe and spooky Halloween... and we hope to see your entries!

If you plan to vote or drop your ballot off in person this year, remember to stay six feet away from others and wear a mask. More information about how and where to vote is available at sfelections.org, or by calling (415) 554-4375.

HALLOWEEN ANNOUNCEMENT Our typical Grove Street community celebration is unsurprisingly cancelled this year. However, we are excited to announce NOPNA’s virtual costume and pumpkin carving contest! Tag #NOPNAHalloween on Instagram or Twitter with a photo of your creative costume or pumpkin for a chance to win a gift certificate to support a local neighborhood business. Winners will be announced on NOPNA's Instagram (@nopna_org) by Nov. 2. Have a safe and spooky Halloween... and we hope to see your entries!

Mark your calendar! Our next virtual General meeting is this Thursday, Oct 22, at 7pm. We will hear from: - SF Dept of Environment - SFPD Park Station's new captain, Chris Pedrini - SF Dept of Elections... Access the meeting on zoom here https://coursera.zoom.us//tJ0pfuCqrDooGNd46rctH_IIsgglKBD3 We will also send out this information the day of the meeting via our mailing list. Please sign up for that at https://www.nopna.org/#signup!

Do you travel or recreate on Page Street? Give SFMTA feedback on recent pilot improvements (pre-covid) and also the Slow Street: https://www.sfmta.com//page-street-bikeway-improvements-pi

Hello, neighbors! Are you on Instagram? Our account is back up and running after a few years off. Give us a follow at @nopna_org. We've got some fun content and activities coming....

Playgrounds are now open in San Francisco! We're excited to welcome families back to our 180+ playgrounds throughout the city. Please remember to keep your dist...ance and follow the rules we have in place to keep our community safe. San Francisco Recreation and Park Department San Francisco Department of Public Health See more

The Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary wheel is finally being completed and opening up for visitors!! Take a look at Rec & Park's post for all details. There are plenty of covid precautions in place, and it is safely accessible for all ages/abilities via car-free JFK Drive, the 5 Fulton, MLK Drive, both museum parking garages, etc.

NoPa was the focus many years ago but everyone can take the tour this year.