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New Presidio Parklands Workshop: Programming, Places, + Experiences Saturday, February 21 Join us at the next New Presidio Parklands public workshop to share your preferences, aspirations, and expectations for both public and educational initiatives that impact design. There will be two sessions: 10 to 11:50 am + 12:10 to 2 pm. Space is limited. Register Now >> Warming Hut Bookstore and Cafe Temporary Closure The Warming Hut Bookstore and Cafe will temporarily be closed from February 2 until mid-March for minor renovations. View other food options in the Presidio >>

FAMILY LANTERN NIGHT Friday, February 13, 5 pm Experience winter in the park with a lantern walk, followed by storytelling around a cozy fire and hot chocolate. Learn More >>   GOLDSWORTHY IN THE PRESIDIO - A GUIDED HIKE Saturday, February 14, 10 am   Join the Presidio Trust for a guided hike visiting each of park’s four installations by the world-renowned artist: Spire (2008), Wood Line (2010), Tree Fall (2013), and Earth Wall(2014). Learn More >> MORAGA HALL DANCE: VALENTINE'S DAY SOCK HOP Saturday, February 14, 7 to 10 pm Hop back to the 1950s for Valentine's Day at the Presidio! Be there or be square with live music from The Ely Brothers & The Doubletake Band, dancing, and retro cocktails available for purchase from Arguellorestaurant. Learn More >>   TERRENCE BREWER QUINTET Friday, February 13, 6 pm From ecstatic bebop to Latin swagger, electric guitarist and jazz polyglot Terrence Brewer leads his all-star quintet in renditions of works from his highly acclaimed eight-album oeuvre. Learn More >> CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: CHINESE NEW YEAR FANS Saturday + Sunday, February 14 + 15 11 am to 4 pm Celebrate World Heritage Month and commemorate Chinese New Year by creating your own decorated fan to take home. Learn More >>   SAN FRANCISCO AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS LECTURE Tuesday, February 17, 7 pm Join the SF Amateur Astronomers for their monthly lecture series featuring leaders in astronomy and physics. This month features Breaking the Seeing Barriers for Planetary Astronomy, a presentation by Franck Marchis, Ph.D., SETI Institute.Learn More >>

M&H Type 100th Anniversary Open House at Arion Press Saturday, February 28, 2015, Noon to 5 pm Arion Press, 1802 Hays Street, in the Presidio   Celebrate a century of continuous operation by the nation’s oldest and largest typefoundry, M&H. Designated an “irreplaceable cultural treasure” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, M&H was established with Monotype machines from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition’s Palace of Machinery. See demonstrations on a Monotype Caster and meet the current staff. Learn More >>   San Francisco City Championship Golf Tournament March 14 to April 12 Presidio Golf Course   Registration for the 2015 SF City Golf Championship is now being accepted. The event will be held March 14 through April 12 at Presidio, Lincoln Park, and Harding Park Golf Courses. This is one of the oldest and largest amateur events in the United States. Learn More >>   Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Copyright © 2015 Presidio Trust, All rights reserved. Thank you for registering for email updates from the Presidio. Our mailing address is: Presidio Trust P.O. Box 29052 103 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94129