The New Library at HV Playground
New library installed at the Hayes Valley Playground. Please come lend a book and borrow a book!
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LGBTQ History in Hayes Valley
Although the Castro emerged as a gay neighborhood in the 1960s, the support it provided to LGBTQ people often was qualified by such limitations as socioeconomic status, race, age, and gender identity. Because Hayes Valley largely escaped the forces of … Read More
Hayes Valley Carnival
Historical Essay by Reg McDonald Photo: Calisphere By 1909 a number of neighborhoods across San Francisco began holding large public events in an effort to bring the city together and remind its residents and the rest of the country that … Read More
Octavia Boulevard and the Central Freeway (now and then)
Proposal for a public artwork at 78 Haight Street in San Francisco by Kota Ezawa The proposed artwork combines a contemporary view of Octavia Boulevard with a drawing of the Central Freeway that used to stand in its place. This … Read More
Two Green Sanctuaries in Hayes Valley
Green space is prized in Hayes Valley. Popular Patricia’s Green is just that, green. You love to be around green growing plants: potted plants at home, a window garden, on the steps, or a little space that is shaded or … Read More
Octavia Historic Commemoration Project
The Octavia Historic Commemoration Project is seeking artists and designers to submit proposals for a permanent installation to capture the spirit of that achievement. Initial proposals due Friday April 30th, 2021 @ 5:00pm. It’s been nearly 20 years since the … Read More
Vaccine Scams- Raising Community Awareness
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to become more widely available for eligible San Franciscans, scams relating to the vaccine continue to emerge. It is important that all San Franciscans, especially those most vulnerable to these malicious attempts, understand how to … Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
The SF Government’s Community Partners Group and Community Branch-COVID Command Center have put together this COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit, a suite of documents created to keep you and your community up-to-date on the latest information surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine and its distribution. … Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021
“The Negro also had to recognize that one hundred years after emancipation he lived on a lonely island of economic insecurity in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. Negroes are still at the bottom of the economic … Read More
October 2020 Community Meeting Recap
HVNA’s October 2020 Community Meeting featured two excellent presentations, both focused on equity. Below are resources shared during the meeting. Sheryl Davis, Executive Director SF Human Rights Commission City Fund Reallocation Investment of Funds to Support the Black Community in … Read More
Oasis in Our City – The Hayes Valley Basketball Courts
(This article originally appeared in The Bay City Beacon on September 8, 2019) by Gail Baugh Hayes Valley, the revitalized neighborhood in the center of San Francisco, has demonstrated again how people who all live in the same location can … Read More
Update on Hayes Valley Safe Sleeping Site Petition
Hello Neighbors, I hope this email finds you well during these uncertain times. I’d like to share an update regarding HVNA’s efforts to address the safety of our streets while also helping our homeless neighbors. I’d also like to clear … Read More