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Presidio Trust Executive Director Announces His Departure Presidio Trust executive director Craig Middleton announced his intention to leave the Presidio Trust this year after 18 years. Mr. Middleton was the Trust’s first employee and has served as executive director for nearly 14 years. “I have had the honor of leading the Presidio through an amazing chapter of transformation, including the achievement of financial self-sufficiency and some wonderful preservation successes and park-making accomplishments,” said Mr. Middleton. “After nearly two decades at the Presidio Trust, it is time for another leader to take the baton.”View the statement from Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi >>   THIS SUNDAY Off the Grid: Picnic at the Presidio Returns San Francisco’s signature picnic returns to the Presidio this weekend! Every Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, gather on the lush Main Parade Ground to experience bay views, cuisine from San Francisco’s favorite eateries and food trucks, Mimosas and Bloody Marys, and live jams from a DJ. Learn More >>   THIS WEEKEND New Presidio Parklands Open Houses Heading to the Mission and Chinatown Join us this Saturday, February 28 at the Women's Building in the Mission or Sunday, March 1at the Chinatown YMCA to share your preferences, aspirations, and expectations for the New Presidio Parklands Project. Learn More >>

CAPTURING THE PRESIDIO Thursday, February 26, 7 pm Take a compelling photographic journey through the Presidio – from its military past to its transition from post to park and into its new chapter – with local historian/author Rebecca Schall and photographer/author Charity Vargas. Learn More >> BERKELEY CHORO ENSEMBLE Friday, February 27, 6 pm   The Berkeley Choro Ensemble brings an excess of flair and swing to Brazilian choro music. Learn More >> THE DANGERS OF BRIDGING THE GOLDEN GATE Saturday, February 28, 11 am   Find out the dangers for which the bridge engineers had to design and prepare—above and below the sea surface. Learn More >>   PRESIDIO BOOK CLUB Saturday, February 28, 1 pm   The traditional book club has been revamped as an inclusive, public program that anyone can take part in, whether or not they’ve read the book. This month we'll be discussingJunipero Serra: California’s Founding Father by Steven W. Hackel. Learn More >> NEW PRESIDIO PARKLANDS PROJECT SITE TOURS Friday, February 27, 4 pm Learn about the vision for the New Presidio Parklands Project from members of the project team, and share your feedback. Learn More >>   CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: JAPANESE CARP KITES Saturday + Sunday, February 28 + March 1 11 am to 4 pm As we celebrate World Heritage Month, learn about Japanese culture by making traditional carp kites. Learn More >> M&H TYPE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE AT ARION PRESS Saturday, February 28, Noon to 5 pm Celebrate a century of continuous operation by the nation’s oldest and largest typefoundry. See demonstrations on a Monotype Caster and meet the staff. Learn More >>   OPEN STUDIO AT THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM  Saturday, February 28, 1 pm  Walt experimented with film and cameras in the early years of his career, making movie magic before his cartooning days. Get ready to create an optical trick of your own by making a camera obscura out of materials you see and use every day. 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 >>