City College of San Francisco’s Chancellor Don Q. Griffin announced he will donate his six percent raise this year to the college, The San Francisco Examiner reports.
The money will go to the Save the Classes Project.
May is blooming! This Saturday, you can shop and socialize all over the neighborhood at a spate of different events.
Ocean Avenue Sidewalk Sale
The Ocean Avenue Small Business Sidewalk Sale will be between Phelan Avenue and Manor Drive from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact info.oarc@gmail.com or (415) 375-2265.
Ocean Avenue Film Festival
From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 1649 Ocean Ave., there will be film shorts and fun for all. For more information, contact Maria Picar at artsconn@comcast.net.
I.T. Bookman Community Center Marketplace
This new event will have bargains, a raffle and food from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. According to then OMI-NIA newsletter, this event will be held every third Saturday of the month.
City College of San Francisco 1st annual end of year celebration
From 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Health and Wellness Center Amphitheater, there will be live music/dj, games, dance contests and raffles. It’s a potluck so please bring enough for everyone.
City College of San Francisco’s Environmental Horticulture and Floristry Department will have its Spring Flower and Plant Sale May 6. An annual scholarship fundraiser, it features perennials and shrubs as well as house and bedding plants. Also, there will be fresh floral designs and permanent home decorations, according to the college. The sale will be in the Horticulture Center from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arrive at 11:00 a.m. for the best selection. For more information, call (415) 239-3236 or (415) 239-3140.
Although there was some success with its Donation Drive, City College of San Francisco is still in dire need of community support.
CCSF brought in $7,000 in donations over the first few weeks. With donations ranging from $5 to $1,000, Chancellor Don Q. Griffin has expressed his gratitude to those who have supported the college’s Donation Drive and has reminded everyone that there’s still time to send in checks.