May 16, 2013— As a plugged-in reader first reported two years ago:

The [Embarcadero] palms won't be there much longer. The city has fired all their educated arborists. Those who are left trim them to that odd pineapple shape while the fronds are still green and alive. A fusarium-type wilt then infects the palm and it slowly dies. At least 3 have died since the last trimming - that's what killed the dead palms around Justin Herman Plaza.

Hi Walk SF Supporter,

Last August, Edmund Capalla was killed by a red-light running taxi at Eddy and Larkin, one of the city's high-injury corridors. Ever since, Walk SF has been demanding justice. Finally, last Thursday, the District Attorney announced charges against the driver for vehicular manslaughter.

The case is a rare and powerful example of criminal charges for killing a pedestrian, thanks to your support for Walk SF's advocacy.

Rincon Hill Neighborhood News

Greetings Neighbors and Friends,

Remember the 5 community meetings at the Sailors' Union and The Infinity hosted by Isabel Wade and Corinne Woods in the fall of 2009 and early 2010 where you and I helped to design our first non-dog community park?

Well, Rincon Hill Park is half built now (minus some playground equipment and other stuff) in front of Rincon Green apartments at 333 Harrison Street. There's one tiny problem with us using the park we helped design ... it can only be used by residents of Rincon Green because the City of San Francisco's Parks Manager is unwilling to accept the donation of the park and to provide the liability insurance in case someone got hurt while letting their dog do its business in the dog poddy area or a kid fell off a bench while his parent was text messaging or whatever with their iPhone in Rincon Hill Park.

CENTRAL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Captain’s Message
Our hearts and prayers go out to former Olympic Gold Medalist Andrew Simpson who was killed yesterday as his catamaran capsized on the bay near Treasure Island. Simpson and his team were practicing for the America’s Cup Races. He was trapped underwater by the boat for ten minutes.

Q: I'm going to a big hoopla wine tasting (France vs. Australia) event where there will be lots of who's who in our area.

It's an evening event with men wearing sport coats w/no tie but a full course meal. It's not a cocktail event but the ladies are saying "Vineyard Casual." Sooooo, what should I wear? Not too familiar with "Vineyard Casual!"

A: Since the attire described is Vineyard Casual, think casual. Pants or designer jeans and a classic shirt or T-shirt with a blazer or jacket would look good. Add a piece of statement jewelry or a soft scarf around your neck and wear wedge or pump style shoes. Another option would be a sheath dress and cardigan.

Growing up in an Italian family during the Great Depression, I have no recollection of my mother sleeping. She went to bed at night after I did and got up before me the next morning to start breakfast and prepare the family for our day at school or work. In my young mind, mothering was a 24-hour job.

On Sunday, when the rest of us slept in, she was up even earlier than usual, filling the house with what I will always think of as Sunday morning smells. The long process of making the gravy for that day’s macaroni dinner, often because of our different schedules the only time during the week we were all together for a meal, was an inflexible ritual.

Hope to see you at
The BCNA Annual Meeting & Sunday Social
with Presentation By
The America's Cup Event Authority CEO, Stephen Barclay

5A5 Steak Lounge
244 Jackson St
Sunday, June 2, 2013
3-5 pm Note
Complimentary Appetizers
Happy Hour Drinks $5.00

Stephen Barclay will catch us up with the latest from the America's Cup.
Note the time - 3:00 to 5:00
NO RSVP's required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sponsored by the Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association
Click Here to Join the BCNA

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CENTRAL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Captain’s Message
I hope you are enjoying the great weather that we are having. This Saturday, Union Square Park will be hosting Britt Week on Saturday from 11:00am to 6:00pm. It is presented by British Airways, the festival will feature a British beer garden, snacks, treats, and souvenirs. Theatre and live music-including performances by British singer-songwriter Vanessa Knight and Welsh rocker Alex Troup will highlight the stage. I’m sure it will be a jolly good show.

Avantine Restaurant will have a block party and celebrate Cinco De Mayo form 4:00pm to 11:00pm. Avantine is located at 582 Washington St. in the Financial District.