The 11th Annual Cole Valley Street Fair will be on Sunday, Sept 29th. We are very excited to celebrate our incredible neighborhood community. This year's fair is sponsored by MIDLINE Studios, Recology, Cole Hardware,  UCSF, Padrecito, and others. It will showcase various local vendors and musicians. 

Here's a list of some of the booths and entertainment you'll see at this year's fair:

- Urban Bazaar
- Made In The Haight
- AcroSports
- Chabad of Cole Valley
- Friends of Sharon Art Studio
- La Boulange de Cole
- an obstacle course by MIDLINE
- Buki the Clown
- a jumpy house
- music by: The Fly Right Sisters, Great Highway, and more!

For the complete list check out MIDLINE's site. 

A UCSF employee was robbed at run point last Friday (April 5th) around 5pm at Cole Street and Carmel Street. The victim was approached from behind and was ordered to hand over her belongings, including a backpack and iPhone, putting a black handgun to her side. The suspect was described as being 25-30 years old male who ran to a new model Ford. 

Do you have any information on the robbery? Call SFPD or send tips via text message 415-575-4444.

As a neighborhood that prides itself on safety and being family-friendly, we at ColeValleySF are disturbed and hope that this is a one time incident. But regardless, those walking around be aware of your surroundings even in our hood., especially when you are checking your phone. 

For more information about the robbery:
http://sfappeal.com/2013/04/cole-valley-mugger-to-victim-you-have-10-seconds-before-i-shoot/

Check UCSF's blog post on personal safety tips:
http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2013/04/104926/armed-robbery-near-parnassus-bay-campus

UCSF plans to remove 60% of the non-native eucalyptus trees in Sutro Forest. The university has proposed the plan, with a detailed environmental impact report that is intended to improve the forest and decrease fire risk thinning out the trees. "We're developing a management plan to keep the forest beautiful, accessible to the community and safe for both own own campus and our neighbors," said UCSF Director of Community Relations, Barbara Bagot-Lopez.

Many neighbors, activists, and environmentalist are outraged, citing that UC's plan would cause irreparable damage to the century old grove. The forest has thrived for so many decades due to its' microclimate as being cool and moist. The forest promotes fog and blocks the wind. Dr. Mascaro, a professional ecologist stated that, "by thinning the forest and removing most of the understory vegetation, the management activity will open the canopy of the forest resulting in drier and hotter  duff on the forest floor and a greater risk of fire." If that's the case then why does UCSF think that removing trees will decrease fire risk if Dr. Mascaro has proven otherwise. 

Sutro Forest is a lovely place to just get away from the city's hustle and bustle. This past weekend I went for a walk in Sutro Forest (up to Mt. Sutro via the Stanyan Gate and out the Edgewood Gate). I noticed tons of orange blogs of paint on some of the trees. Supposedly, these trees might have been tagged because they might be in poor condition and likely to fall or drop a limb. Along with the orange blobs came hand written notes that said, "Please don't cut me down...". The notes suggested contacting UCSF Campus Planning, Attention Diane Wong before March 19th 2013. All public comments on UCSF's Draft Environmental Impact Report are due by March 19th (tomorrow). Do you have comments about UCSF's plan?! Write to them (even if it's after March 19th), UCSF needs to know our side of the story.

Address your notes to Ms. Lori Yamauchi, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Planning.

Let's help to #SaveSutro! Sign the petition here!

Resources:
http://sutroforest.com/
http://www.ucsf.edu/about/cgr/current-projects/mount-sutro-open-space-reserve
http://synapse.ucsf.edu/articles/2013/03/07/mt-sutro-forest-management-sparks-community-debate
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/20/sutro-forest_n_2729240.html

The Millberry fitness center at UCSF would like to extend an invitation to our neighbors for an open house taking place in December!

12 Days of Fitness
Free Open House and Special, December 1-12

Work out for FREE at UCSF Millberry Fitness & Recreation Center during our open house. If you join by December 12, you can take advantage of our $0 enrollment fee special. Plus, December membership dues are free.

Get to know this hidden treasure in your neighborhood!

View photos of our facilities: http://bit.ly/facilityphotos2012

Tours daily during open house: 
December 3-7 at 12:15 pm, 6:00 pm
December 8 at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm

Contact Member Services today to find out more.
415.476.0348

UCSF Millberry Fitness & Recreation Center
500 Parnassus Avenue, Level B1
campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/fitnessrecreation

Group Fitness classes not included. Towel and lock rental available for a small fee during Open House.