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Be the first to see a new documentary film about San Bruno Mountain!

The film is titled Wild Presence and is by Elena Fava Emerson.

Elena is a photojournalist and filmmaker.

The film duration is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

A Q&A session will follow with Elena and members of the San Bruno Mountain community. There will be other mountain exhibits and activities set up in the event space.

The venue, 99 Leland Avenue, is a community space generously hosted by the owners of Mission Blue Cafe, Kellie and Ken— @missionbluesf is up the street at 144 Leland. Leland Avenue is the heart of San Francisco’s Visitacion Valley neighborhood.

This will be a cozy premiere with room for 25 people, so please get your required ticket below as soon as possible! Tickets are free but donations are welcome.

Street parking on Leland Ave and parking in the surrounding neighborhood is available but can be challenging; please plan to arrive with enough time to find a parking spot or take public transportation.

The film features: Volunteers and students in action, the mountain’s ecology, histories of saving the mountain, and interviews with David Schooley (co-founder of San Bruno Mountain Watch), Candace Low (Biology professor at San Francisco State University), Mike Vasey (Emeritus professor at San Francisco State University and co-author of Field Guide to Manzanitas), Doug Allshouse (co-author of San Bruno Mountain: A Guide to the Flora and Fauna), David Schmidt (author of San Francisco Bay Area: An Environmental History), and Paul Bouscal (a hike leader and docent on San Bruno Mountain).

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One of the most freeing things I’ve been learning is that I don’t have to be everything to everybody. 🤎

For so long, I struggled with people-pleasing. Caring about how I was perceived, wanting to be understood, and sometimes putting other people’s comfort and expectations before my own.

But over time, I’ve learned that there’s a difference between loving people and living for their approval.
I’m sharing this because I know I’m not the only one who’s struggled with this. And if you’re on a similar journey, I hope my experience encourages you to keep growing, even when it feels uncomfortable.

I’ll be sharing more about my personal journey out of people-pleasing in an upcoming YouTube video, including some of the things God has been teaching me along the way.

Have you ever struggled with people-pleasing? What’s something you’ve had to unlearn? 🤎

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Some places serve coffee. Others make you feel like you’re family. 🥹☕️

Mission Blue Coffee SF is one of those places.

From the welcoming owner and genuine conversations to the unique finds and beautiful artwork created by members of the community, this place is something special.

It reminded me of what I love about San Francisco: the people, the creativity, and the sense of community.

And the prices? Surprisingly affordable for SF! 😂

If you’re ever in the area, stop by and tell them Damani sent you! ❤️

#SanFrancisco #MissionBlueCoffee #SFCoffeeShops #SupportLocalBusinesses #SanFranciscoEats

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Hola familia, we are working all weekend—yes, until Sunday!

The cafe will be open Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and closed on Sunday as usual.

Plus, we will be at @hunterspointshipyardartists this weekend, October 17th and 18th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or until we ran out.

Please see the flyers for more information and stay tuned for further updates. The events at the Shipyard are free, and you are encouraged to RSVP; parking is also free.

Visit the Shipyard website event page: https://www.shipyardartists.com/events/

For cafe to-go orders, tamales Tolimenses call 415-988-7165. Delivery is available via DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats.

#cafe #catering #food #sf #arepas

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Found in an old newspaper article (week of November 19, 1984)

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Next stop: Mission Blue SF

A neighborhood gem in Visitation Valley bringing together coffee, local art, and community.
Stop by on Leland Ave, explore the trail, and grab a bag of our coffee while you’re there.

Retail bags are now restocked!
@missionbluesf
@papersoncoffee
@soonandsoonsouvenirshop

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🍋 Restock some of the best gift shops in sf with me!
1. @missionbluesf - 134 Leland Ave, SF. Open 7AM - 3PM most days
2. @myfavoritesf - 1682 Haight St, SF. Open 11AM - 7PM Everyday.
3. @3pillarssf - 1630 Post St, SF. Open 12-7/8PM, Closed Mondays.
4. @visitlocali - 450 Columbus Ave, SF. Open 11AM - 7PM Everday.
Honorable mention: @everdaze.co - 1669 Haight St, SF. Open 12PM - 6PM everyday.
🛒 Shop in person at these retailers or online at Lemonade51o.store, link in my bio
#sf #giftshops #lemonade51o

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This trail is one one the best ways to see San Francisco!

Follow for more SF content!

#sanfrancisco #crosstowntrail #thingstodoinsanfrancisco #sflife #sflifestyle

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Hi! There are 200 people here now!! Not a lot a lot, but idk what I’m doing yet, and high key, that’s more than I expected so soon. It seems like most everyone is from around San Francisco, which is perfect because that’s where most of what I do happens and who I’ve been hoping to reach.

I’ve been working on increasing and improving urban green/open space and tree cover since college because I think everyone deserves an opportunity to connect with nature and receive the benefits of nature, no matter where they live.

I’m lucky to have made a career of this and that it allows me to be aware of and engaged in so many things. So, with this silly little IG, I hope to connect people to cool spaces and, if possible, drum up some support for them too. There’s a rich amount of natural resources around us, but there’s also a lot of work to be done to keep it that way! I don’t mean that in a negative way, but a hopeful one. Tending to nature isn’t the only way to push back on the world’s problems, but it is a good place to start.

Thanks for reading this if you did!

The bird is a Green Heron I digiscoped yesterday, I’m getting better at it, and the rest are other pics and videos I’ve taken since starting this account!

We had a great turn out and generally a fantastic group at our most recent volunteer day at the McLaren Native Plant garden!

This month we’ll be in the Vis Valley Green Way a few blocks away ☺️

Speaking of Vis Valley, I stopped by their very first night market! Love to see it. I recommend you go to the next one.

Fran and Jim got recognized by the Environment Commission for all the work they’ve done in their neighborhood 🙏🏽

Made this lil birb at the Snowy Plover welcome party!

Stumbled upon some cool staircases in my neighborhood walks! This one is between Athens and Avalon, there’s another along Peru!

Got the scoop on Star King Open Space, swung on the swing.

There was Pokémon craziness recently, and this isn’t real grass, but what I walked away with is just how much open space could be made by closing this road.

Took part in the biggest bioblitz I’ve ever seen! It was a blast, shoutouts to all the homies that made it possible. There is ap

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Heat wave weekend in San Francisco! ☀️ We got our miles in early and enjoyed our post-run refreshments from @missionbluesf. Had a wonderful time catching up with neighbors and Anastasia’s parents who were visiting from Petaluma! ☕️

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THIS IS WHAT COMMUNITY LOOKS LIKE! ❤️

The music, the dancing, the food—and seeing Leland Avenue filled with families, laughter, and familiar faces. These moments capture the heart of our Visitacion Valley Night Market.

Thank you to our vendors, performers, local businesses, partners, volunteers, and everyone who came out. A heartfelt thank you to Civic Joy Fund for believing in our community and helping make these nights possible.

From all of us at @missionbluesf @scdc_sf @pasifikabydesign @faatasiyouthservices and All My Usos—thank you for showing up and making it special. Our community deserves moments like these. 🫶🏽

🎥 Watch, share, and tag someone you spot! ❤️ @civic_joy_fund

Thank you @mobbligated_films ❤️

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🐾 Welcome to Dogs of Vis Valley! 🐾

We’re bringing together the pups (and people!) of Visitacion Valley for monthly meetups, neighborhood walks, playtime, and a chance to build community with fellow dog lovers. 🐶💛

📍 Meet us at Mission Blue
🗓️ Every first Saturday of the month

And we’re already planning some fun things… including a DOG COSTUME CONTEST! 🎃🐕👀 More details coming soon!

Help us grow the pack:
🐾 Follow @dogsofvisvalley
🐾 Tag a Vis Valley dog parent who should join us
🐾 Share this post with your neighbors
🐾 Tag us in your pup pics using #DogsOfVisValley

Who are you bringing to our first meetup? Tag them below! 👇🐶

#DogsOfVisValley #VisValley #VisitacionValley #SFDogs SanFranciscoDogs DogParentsOfSF VisitacionValleySF

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