Name: Rise & Grind Cleanup
Start: 2026-05-21T10:30:00-07:00
Location: Rise & Grind Coffee and Tea

Rise & Grind Coffee and Tea

Meet at Rise &amp; Grind Coffee (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rise+%26+Grind+Coffee+and+Tea/@37.7737174,-122.4661482,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x904bcb3784440062?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjx1t-vq9vyAhWAJTQIHfv4C4MQ_BJ6BAhoEAU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">785 8th Ave</a>). Then, cleaning will occur from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Stay afterwards for free coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756073/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Civic Joy Fund Mobilize</a> page, or email <a href="mailto:info@refuserefusesf.org">info@refuserefusesf.org</a> with event name.

Local Event: Rise & Grind Cleanup

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Rise & Grind Cleanup

Meet at Rise & Grind Coffee (785 8th Ave). Then, cleaning will occur from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Stay afterwards for free coffee...

Thrive City

Looking for a relaxing space to come out and enjoy your lunch?
Join us at Thrive City for our free Live Music Lunch Series! Catch special performances from Bay Area musicians and enjoy seating options whether you are bringing your lunch from home or grabbing a bite at our delicious <a target="_blank" href="https://chasecenter.com/thrive-city/shops/#restaurants" rel="nofollow noopener">Thrive City retailers</a>. Don’t miss out on our lunchtime fun!
Parking is now available seven days a week at the Chase Center Garage (CCG) located at 99 Warriors Way. Visit our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.chasecenter.com/plan-your-visit/transportation/parking/#non-event-day" rel="nofollow noopener">parking page for more details</a>.
Space is limited to first-come, first-served.

About Tracy Cruz Trio:
Born in Quezon City on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, lose yourself in Bay Area’s Tracy Cruz’s spirit filled, rich candied vocals; she is a full-time musical artist, songwriter and vocal coach, taking home 44 prestigious music awards such as the 2022 Intercontinental Music Awards for “Best of North America in the R&amp;B genre”, 2022 Josie Music Award for “Vocalist of the Year” (R&amp;B/Soul), 2022 One Earth Award GOLD for “Best Jazz Single”, 2021 InterContinental Music Awards “Best of North America” in the R&amp;B category, 2020 Gold International Singer Songwriters Association Award for “Female Emerging Artist of the Year”, World Songwriter Award for “Best R&amp;B Song”, 2020 National Black Music Award for “Best Recorded Song” and 2020 Bay Area Black Music Award for “Best Female Neo Soul Performer”. She has also received over 80 nominations including seven Hollywood Music in Media nominations and five Soultracks.com Readers Choice Awards.

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Root Division

Free public panel and resource fair for Affordable Housing Month, focused on concrete models for keeping low-income artists housed in the Bay Area.&nbsp;

“Holding Ground” gathers artist housing organizations and advocates who share a commitment to ensuring artists can remain part of the Bay Area’s future: affordable housing developers, community land trusts, artist-led collectives, and arts policy advocates. Together they are exploring solutions that allow low-income artists not only to survive in the region, but to continue shaping its neighborhoods, culture, and civic life. The evening closes with a resource fair connecting attendees directly with organizations working on artist housing across the region. The conversation will be moderated by Kyle Smeallie (he/him), Policy Director at the<a href="https://sfclt.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">San Francisco Community Land Trust</a>. Panelists include Meg Shiffler (she/her), Director of<a href="https://www.artistspacetrust.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Artist Space Trust</a>; Genie Sullivan (they/them), Collective Member at<a href="https://hellacolab.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">H.E.L.L.A. Co-Lab</a>; Rashida Chase (she/her), Arts Advocate and Board Chair at<a href="https://vitalarts.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Vital Arts</a>; and Randall Kline (he/him), Executive Director of<a href="https://www.1687market.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1687 Market</a> (Artist Hub on Market St.). Together, they bring direct experience building, financing, advocating for, and living in artist housing across the Bay Area. <a href="https://www.betterbayarea.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Arts for a Better Bay Area</a>and <a href="https://www.sfpropel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SF Propel</a> join panelists and presenters at tables to engage directly with attendees about housing and policy advocacy opportunities.Free; advance registration requested

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San Francisco Playhouse

San Francisco Playhouse will stage the Bay Area Premiere of Kate Hamill’s imaginative “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really.” This fierce new play turns Bram Stoker’s gothic horror classic on its head, driving a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity. With a gender-bending cast, sexy supernatural baddies, and Hamill’s signature piercing postmodern wit, this darkly comic drama skewers power dynamics and slays traditional women’s roles. San Francisco Playhouse Artistic Director Bill English directs a thrilling cast including San Francisco Playhouse Producing Director/ Co-Founder Susi Damilano as vampire slayer Van Helsing who is in pursuit of the titular monster, played by Bay Area theatre veteran Johnny Moreno.

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Trader Joe's

Meet on the sidewalk in front of Trader Joe's (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3+Masonic+Ave,+San+Francisco,+CA+94118/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x808587354137f759:0xfd4d5339555784a2?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjcv7zL_u_xAhVD054KHU9zCv0Q8gEwAHoECAYQAQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">3 Masonic Ave</a>) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 9:30am to 11:00am around the neighborhood. Sign up on this <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756071/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Civic Joy Fund Mobilize</a> page, or email <a href="mailto:info@refuserefusesf.org">info@refuserefusesf.org</a> with event name.

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Masonic Avenue Cleanup

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Novela

This will be San Francisco's business and professional networking event of the year!
Skip the apps and join us at Novela, one of San Francisco’s most stylish literary-themed lounges, for an evening designed for single business professionals (Ages 21–49). Whether you are looking to expand your professional circle or meet someone special, this event offers the perfect blend of sophisticated networking and social chemistry. Our Interactive Icebreaker is designed to make introducing yourself effortless. No awkward standing around—we make sure the conversation flows.
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-business-professionals-mixer-tickets-1987015038469?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DISCOUNT TICKETS</a>: Early bird $30, Last Minute $45, at the door $55, if space permits. These events often sell out, so we recommend buying a ticket early. Space is limited to ensure a balanced demographic and a comfortable environment. Secure your spot early!
EVENT DETAILS
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 <li>When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026</li>
 <li>Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM</li>
 <li>Where: Novela, 662 Mission St, San Francisco</li>
 <li>Vibe: Professional yet relaxed, upscale, and interactive.</li>
</ul>
Dress Code: Business Casual / Smart Attire.
Don’t spend another weeknight behind a screen. Come out, grab a drink, and meet the person you’ve been looking for.
CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit <a href="https://www.seva.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Seva Foundation</a>, to restore sight to the blind.
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Club Fugazi Experiences

Tickets for all available performance dates can be purchased via the link above.
Dear San Francisco is the critically-acclaimed intimate and immersive circus experience created by Bay Area natives and The 7 Fingers co-founders Shana Carroll and Gypsy Snider. Since opening in September 2021, Dear San Francisco has entertained over 100,000 locals and visitors. The production invites locals and visitors alike on a heart-stopping romp through both the essence and the myth that has San Francisco indelibly etched on our collective imagination. From the 1906 earthquake and Summer of Love to beat poetry and the mysterious fog, San Francisco comes vividly to life through a series of tableaus (acts), including hoop diving, Chinese pole, Korean plank, juggling, and “hand-to-trap” (a form first created by Shana Carroll), performed by an international cast of world-class acrobats.

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Dear San Francisco

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If you are searching for a staffing agency in the San Francisco Bay Area, you will find no shortage of options ranging from global staffing giants to boutique local firms. The Bay Area job market spans wildly different communities: San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Silicon Valley, the East Bay, and the North Bay including Marin County and Sonoma County. Each submarket has its own hiring culture, salary norms, and employer base.
Not every staffing agency serves every Bay Area market equally. Some are national chains with Bay Area offices. Some are San Francisco-focused firms with limited reach across the bridge. A select few are genuinely rooted in specific Bay Area communities. This guide breaks down the top staffing firms across the full Bay Area, compares their strengths and limitations, and helps both employers and job seekers find the right partner for their situation.
Quick comparison: Bay Area staffing agencies at a glance
Bay Area Focus Locally rooted Bay Area firm SF / Bay HQ Bay Area headquartered National National chain, Bay Area office Agency Founded Bay Area Presence Temp Staffing Direct Hire Govt / Nonprofit Perfect Timing Personnel Services	1988	Bay Area Focus	Yes	Yes	Yes Nelson Connects	~1970	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Limited Certified Employment Group	~1980s	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Limited Scion Staffing	2006	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Nonprofit McCall Staffing	~1980s	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Nonprofit Career Group Companies	~1981	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Yes	Limited Star Staffing	1995	SF / Bay HQ	Yes	Limited	No Robert Half	1948	National	Yes	Yes	No Insight Global	2001	National	Yes	Yes	No 
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Perfect Timing Personnel Services Best for the San Francisco Bay Area, Locally Owned
San Rafael, CA | Founded 1988 | North Bay HQ
Perfect Timing Personnel Services is the only staffing agency headquartered in San Rafael with a primary focus on the broader Bay Area region. It's been recognized as one of the top Bay Area Staffing firms by the Marin Independent Journal for the past 10+ years. Founded in 1988, the firm has operated continuously in the Bay Area for over 35 years, making it one of the most tenured locally owned staffing companies in the entire Bay Area.
Perfect Timing specializes in temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements across administrative support, accounting, finance, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors. The firm holds long-standing institutional contracts with some of the region's most respected employers, including Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (a client since 2011). That kind of deep institutional trust is rare in the staffing industry and speaks directly to the quality and consistency of the firm's placements.
Perfect Timing brings a people-first philosophy to recruiting. Candidates are not treated as transactions. The firm's recruiters build real relationships with both employers and job seekers throughout the Bay Area.
Strengths
<ul><li>35+ years serving Bay Area employers</li><li>Deep government and nonprofit expertise</li><li>Institutional contracts with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory</li><li>Community-rooted, boutique firm</li><li>Covers the full Bay Area</li><li>HQ'd in San Rafael</li></ul>
Limitations
<ul><li>Not focused on tech or engineering roles &zwj;</li></ul>
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We help busy adults 40+ in South San Francisco get stronger, move pain-free, and feel confident again — even if they haven’t worked out in years. If you’re tired of feeling stiff, out of shape, or unsure what to do at a gym… you’re exactly who we built this for. At The Fitness Tech, you’ll get: ✔ A clear, step-by-step plan tailored to your body and experience level ✔ Coaching that keeps you safe, accountable, and progressing every session ✔ Flexible scheduling that fits your real life ✔ A supportive environment where you’ll never feel lost or judged No contracts. No guesswork. No being left on your own. This is for you if you: • Haven’t worked out in years (or ever) • Are worried about injury or doing things wrong • Want to build strength, reduce pain, and feel better daily • Need accountability to stay consistent 📍 Located at 303 Linden, Downtown South San Francisco For a FREE 7-Day Trial: Visit: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/2Da2vHMCN5fZomjoJPAI?notrack=true OR text “FREE WEEK” to (650) 910-3959

We help busy adults 40+ in South San Francisco get stronger, move pain-free, and feel confident again — even if they haven’t worked out in years....

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Does your website look great but people still drop off before buying, booking, or signing up? Most small business owners don’t realize accessibility might be the reason. Your site might “pass” an automated scan or look fine visually, but still be impossible to use for people navigating by keyboard, screen reader, or other assistive tech. Automated tools don’t test whether someone can actually fill out a form, complete a purchase, book a service, or make a donation. That’s where accessibility issues tend to hide. In fact, WebAIM’s 2025 Million report found that 94.8% of the top 1,000,000 home pages had detectable Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) failures. That’s where I come in. I run hands-on accessibility reviews that go beyond automated tools. I test your site like a real user would and translate the findings into clear, prioritized fixes you can implement or hand to your developer or designer. Ways to work together: 1. Full Website Accessibility Audit (deep review across your site) 2. Homepage-Only Mini Audit (fast check of your most-visited page) 3. PDF Accessibility Conversion (make PDFs usable with screen readers) 4. Alt Text Writing Packages (product photos, homepage images, posts) 5. Email Signature Accessibility Review (fix a common, overlooked barrier) 6. Social Media Accessibility Quick Review (graphics, captions, links, video basics) and more! What you’ll get (always): 1. Plain-language results 2. A prioritized fix list 3. Practical guidance you can use right away Our approach Transparent pricing • Fast turnaround • WCAG-aligned • ADA/Section 508–informed • Bay Area + remote clients If your site is hard to use, it’s hard to grow. Prioritizing accessibility helps more people access your content, services, and opportunities. contact@accessibilityinpractice.com

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Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters

Here in Berkeley, Looking Glass Photo is where gear, guidance, and community come together—since 1971. We’re a boutique-style camera shop that outfits photographers with exactly what they need and nothing they don’t. That means real conversations, hands-on help, and curated solutions across top brands like Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony and more. We carry new gear, offer a thoughtful selection of preowned and consignment cameras and lenses, and place special orders when the perfect fit isn’t on the shelf. Learning is at the heart of what we do. Join our small-group classes and workshops, sign up for photo adventures in the wild (from tide pools to elk rut season), or dig into image reviews and practical technique sessions. Our Rentals program makes it easy to test drive the latest bodies, lenses, lighting and accessories—perfect for a weekend project or a big assignment—while our “Try Before You Buy” and paid Gear Outfitting service help you make confident choices. What makes us unique? Personalized coaching before and after a purchase, community-driven events (including our Photo Friends network), and a values-driven approach that puts longevity and stewardship first. We stand behind the gear we sell, keep darkroom and printing essentials flowing, and cheer on your growth every step of the way. Whether you’re brand-new to photography or a seasoned pro, Looking Glass is your trusted partner for classes, adventures, rentals, consignment and used gear, and a welcoming community that lifts each other up.

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