Citizenship Prep San Francisco

Tenderloin Passport

Pick up a Tenderloin Passport or redeem a completed passport for prizes at this Tenderloin Passport pop-up. The Tenderloin Passport is a neighborhood-wide experience designed to help you explore, discover and support the businesses that make one of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods unique. Visit participating restaurants, bars, cultural spaces and other neighborhood businesses while collecting stamps along the way. Redeem completed passports for prizes at participating Tenderloin Passport pop-up events throughout the year. Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, this passport is your invitation to experience the Tenderloin through its people, flavors and energy. **This program takes place in the Atrium (First Floor) of the Main Library (100 Larkin Street)**

One Way Summit 2026: The Flagship Event for Immigrant Entrepreneurship

This event is organized by One Way Ventures. Our meetup group is collaborating by promoting this event. In order to attend, please register here: [One Way Summit 2026: The Flagship Event for Immigrant Entrepreneurship Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-way-summit-2026-the-flagship-event-for-immigrant-entrepreneurship-tickets-2000784038920?aff=oddtdtcreator) Our meetup members get a discount! Use promo code: IPODISCOUNT Hurry! Slots are limited! Annual gathering for visionary immigrant founders, builders, and investors. The One Way Summit is an all-day event spotlighting the visionary immigrant founders building over half of America’s unicorns and driving the future of US innovation. ​Held in the heart of San Francisco, this summit brings together 450+ visionary founders and investors for a day of tactical insights on fundraising, storytelling, and scaling globally. ​Expect: ​🎤 Speakers including founders of Slack, Lyft, Mercury and more ​💪 GPs and LPs who believe in the power of immigrant grit ​💬 Deep networking opportunities throughout the day ​🚪 Intimate, dynamic roundtables on startup strategy (VIP) ​🥂 Happy hour above the bay to wrap up the summit ​To those immigrant founders with an unstoppable drive and those investors looking to back the next unicorn — this is your community. If you would like a demo or marketing table please send an email message to: siliconvalleysponsor@gmail.com Put this in the subject header: Tabler - Oct. 28-29 One Way Summit 2026

A Proposition For You (well, several)

**Are you up to being propositioned?** Proposition 1. Proposition 2. Proposition 3. Propositions 3, 4, 5, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. **So many suitors, so little time. Let's talk'em over.** Come to SF Debate's traditional watering hole that Sunday afternoon and enter into the discussion. **Are let's not forget...** * nuclear power in CA? * the state of US Debt? * the East Wing of the White House? * the new, New York mayor? * President Trump? * SF Mayor Lurie? * the Electoral College? **And/Or ...** * How can we make Congress great again? * Do we need to amend the Constitution? * Where are you with Hume vs Rousseau? * Are viruses alive? Let's discuss. **Hope to see you there!**

Meet your VCs, Meet your startup teams: entrepreneurs' networking coffee time

Entrepreneurs, startup founders, technologists, VCs and angel investors, please join our informal coffee time gathering hangout: * If you have startup projects to get funded, come to find your investors * If you have ideas and want to build a startup team, come to find your partners * If you want to invest in startups, come to chat with those who want to pitch * If you have great ideas and want to turn them into real startup projects, come to discuss with other technologists and professionals * If you just want to learn how to become an entrepreneur, just come to meet people and have a coffee together This is an unstructured and unmoderated gathering. Our organizers may not always on duty. Please feel free to identify yourself as meetup attendee with your own name tags or coffee table signs.

Language Exchange (Spanish and/or French) at Muddy Waters Cafe

Join us for a fun and free\ *language exchange event at Muddy Waters Coffee House** in the heart of San Francisco! Whether you're a beginner or fluent, this is the perfect opportunity to practice your language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Mission as you meet fellow language enthusiasts and native speakers. Engage in conversations, exchange cultural insights, and enhance your language fluency through real-life interactions. it's **not** necessary to practice both Spanish and French, we always have speakers of either language ready to converse. Muddy Waters offers wine, beer, small bites, and nonalcoholic drinks to keep you energized throughout the event. So grab your friends or come solo, and let's have a fantastic time discovering new languages and making lasting connections! \*The event is free. Please support our local bars by purchasing at least one item as they let us use the space for free. We accept tips to cover a few hundred dollars in annual expenses that the group incurs. Tipping the group is not required.

How to create a city builder game

Project introduction In this tutorial we’ll be creating a playable city builder game with javascript and WebGl. We will start with some basic game concepts, like rendering a dot, and making it perform a random walk around the screen, moving onto more complex ideas, including several meta heuristic algorithms commonly used to simulate behaviors such as traffic, distribution of wealth among citizens, and their consumption of various resources such as food, water, and power. A few examples of these algorithims are Ant Colony Optimization Algorithms (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant_colony_optimization_algorithms) The code its self will only be lightly covered, though if you follow along (or download the source code at the provided link), it will run. More fundamentally I will be explaining the core logical components involved in creating a simulation style game. I will be writing most parts of the tutorial in a compile to JavaScript language called sibilant (https://sibilant.org/), because this is what I find makes me the most productive. This language sticks to javascript semantics in most places, but with a different syntax. I will frequently be showing the outputted JS to make sure no one gets lost in syntax though. This being the case, I encourage you to follow along with what ever language you feel most comfortable with, if you want to. here is a link to a list of several popular ones that exist. https://github.com/jashkenas/coffeescript/wiki/list-of-languages-that-compile-to-js What are the requirements? In order to get the most out of this tutorial, you should have at least: a basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Intermediate to "complete" understanding of at least one programming language, regardless of if that is js or some other. an intermediate to advanced understanding of Object Oriented Programming, You know what a method is. An understanding of the fundementals of Functional programming You know what it means to "map" somthing from one type to another. know of the basics of linear algebra you know what a matrix is, and know the basics operations one can take on a matrix. Willingness and desire to learn What is the target audience? This stream is for you if: You like simulation games like SimCity, or Cities:SkylinesYou have an interest in concepts typically associated with the field of AI, such as Neural networks, or Biologically Inspired Algorithms.you like to think of applications separately from the code written to make them run

WE WALK THE PRESIDIO FROM THE NORTH TO THE SOUTH & BACK

**UPDATES:** This is only the 2nd time we do this version of this walk. We had some bad luck the first time, Sep. 26th, as a young woman got sick. However, 3 of our attendees jumped in and helped her and took her to a hospital. The fact that they helped so fast showed how good some of our attendees are. For a couple days we had no one upload any photos of the walk and then 2 attendees uploaded 10 photos! This is a great walk, and the photos help show it. Below are the 10 photos: [WE WALK THE PRESIDIO FROM THE NORTH TO THE SOUTH & BACK (Sep 26, 2026) Photos](https://www.meetup.com/walking-in-sf/photos/36194637/) This walk is very special because we will start at the Northern part of the Presidio as we usually do, but we will head South to see special things such as Redwood trees, great views at Inspiration Point and wild animals such as coyotes. Also, we will visit the historic Presidio Officers' Club, which is one of the 2 largest free museums in the Presidio. When we walked this route last, Sep 26th, we had some good luck. We came to a large, fenced flower garden and we were the only people there. Also, our lunch spot had a half dozen wooden lunch tables and chairs. We had all of it for ourselves! We will gather at 11:00 AM in front of the Presidio's Transit Center at 215 Graham Street. We will end back at our starting point a little before 4:00 PM. The only cost is $5 cash per adult, kids always free. The $5 is collected at the middle of the walk. Attendance Max = 60. One guest is allowed per member if put on the RSVP. For most attendees the best way to get there is to take the free PresidiGo bus. It will leave the bus stop on Drumm Street in front of the Hyatt Regency near Market Street at 10:32 AM and arrive at our starting point, a little before 11:00 AM. The bus will stop to pick up passengers at other stops along the way. Below is Saturday's schedule of the PresidiGo bus going from downtown SF to the Presidio, and be sure that you look at the Weekend schedule: [PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle Schedule | Presidio – San Francisco, CA](https://www.presidio.gov/transportation/presidigo/downtown-shuttle-schedule) Also, there are other ways to get there and return such as the SF Muni bus 43 Masonic, which also stops at our starting point. Here is a link: [43 Masonic | SFMTA](https://www.sfmta.com/routes/43-masonic) At 11:10 AM we will start walking around to look at nearby sites. Then at Noon we will eat our lunches outside, not far from our starting point. Attendees have the choice of either bringing a sack lunch or buying one at the many food trucks and booths there. We may have to sit on the grass for lunch because we don't know how crowded the area will be Saturday. After lunch we will explore other parts of the Presidio such as Inspiration Point. We will be sure to get back to the Presidio's Transit Center before 4:00 PM because the PresidiGo bus going back to downtown SF will be leaving at 4:00 PM. These buses leave exactly one hour apart on the hour. See the schedule below: [PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle Schedule | Presidio – San Francisco, CA](https://www.presidio.gov/transportation/presidigo/downtown-shuttle-schedule) This will be a relatively easy walk: we will be taking in the sights and not walking fast or far. However, there is a lot of up and down walking. This walking group is for humans only. No dogs or other animals allowed.

Monday Language Exchange Spanish-English

**Practice languages, make new friends, and have fun with us every week!** We're a group of people keen to improve our second language of all levels and meet new friends in the bay area. We're catered primarily to Spanish & English speakers but may expand to other languages in the future. If you've wanted to travel abroad and speak Spanish fluently or are a native Spanish speaker looking to improve your English, this group is for you! We meet on Mondays at 6:30 PM at Jupiter’s upstairs on the second floor in Berkeley. Address: 2181 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California, USA This is a free event although we encourage attendees to purchase food and drinks to support the business. This event is open to everyone.

Bob's 2nd BDay Hike & Bash -10.5mi 2034ft EG (Hard) w/7.6mi 1355ft EG option

Online Spanish Bilingual SF Toastmasters Weekly Meeting

During the Shelter in Place, we will be celebrating meetings through Zoom. You can submit your request to attend here or on our website. Join us every Thursday for this unique Toastmasters meeting in two languages! Every meeting is two meetings in one: an English segment, followed by a Spanish segment. Each segment is approximately 30-45 minutes, or 90 minutes total, adjourning promptly at 8:00pm. Each segment includes: * 1-2 prepared speeches (5-7 minutes) * Formal speech evaluations (2-3 minutes) * Impromptu speaking opportunities (Table Topics, 2-3 minutes) * Reports: Grammarian, Ah Counter, Timer (1-3 minutes) * After meetings, many of us go to a nearby restaurant for food and drinks. Learn more and request a visit at https://www.clubbilinguesf.org/visit LOCATION: Wells Fargo Museum, 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

Financial Planning Day: Financial Workshops and More

A full day of expert advice on managing your finances and planning for the future. Get free, objective, no-strings-attached one-on-one counseling from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER**®** professionals and attend financial workshops throughout the day. All financial workshops will take place in the Koret Auditorium. Select workshops will also be livestreamed on Zoom. **This is a hybrid event. Registration is required for Zoom attendance. In-person attendance does not require registration; seats available first come, first served.** Topics this year include investing, income tax updates, property tax and intergenerational transfers, resources to strengthen your financial skills and an empowering approach to budgeting. Register for individual workshops using the calendar links below. Secure your spot with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® using the blue "Register" button or [by clicking here!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-bay-area-financial-planning-day-tickets-1987709133526) Registration for one-on-one counseling closes at midnight on Thursday, October 22. Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive a slot. **One-on-one counseling is available in person at the Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room, Main Library.** Workshop Schedule: \| **Diving Into Investments** 10:15–11:45 a.m. [Register to join via Zoom](https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O07HUlOKS7OqPhXekU_BIQ) Learn about asset allocation, the behavioral habits that make or break returns, stocks vs. bonds, and where alternatives like REITs, commodities, and crypto fit — if at all — in a well-built plan. Whether you're building your first portfolio or fine-tuning a lifetime of investments, hear three Certified Financial Planners have a candid conversation on what actually works. | Panelists: **Jenny Coffey Smith, MSAPF, CFP®, Cynthia Flannigan, CFP®, Deirdre Hegarty, CFP® and Tim Connolly, CFP ® (Moderator)** | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Property Tax Basics and Intergenerational Transfers** | 11:55 a.m.–12:35 p.m. In person only Explore property tax topics, changes in State law, and how the Office of the Assessor-Recorder serves you, whether you're a homeowner or not. Presenter: **San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres** \| \| **Tax Update** 12:45–2:15 p.m. [Register to join via Zoom](https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bVtbx5RQS4Wr6U6fUrG4gw) Tax laws keep changing and being refined. Learn about the latest trends and topics in taxes. Presenter: **Larry Pon, CPA/PFS, CFP®, EA, USTCP, AEP** \| \| **Economic Justice Programming from the SF Treasurer’s Office** 2:25–3:05 p.m. In person only The Economic Justice Center is an initiative of the SF Treasurer’s Office dedicated to advancing economic justice and financial inclusion for all San Franciscans. Learn about the Office’s free programming, including Kindergarten to College, SF Financial Counseling, StopScamsSF, and the Fine and Fee Discounts. Presenter: **Mandy Ngu, Community Engagement Specialist** \| \| **The Misunderstood B-word: Budgeting** 3:15–4:45 p.m. [Register to join via Zoom](https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5xThGXpLQpaI6x9GaENRAA) Budgeting has a reputation problem. People hear that b-word and think "no more fun!" But we’re going to flip that script and make “cents” of it all. Learn the foundations for building a budget, tips on organizing your money, and see how this often misunderstood b-word can actually empower you to fund what truly matters (including those fun things!). Presenter: **Serene Lau** \|

Habermas and the Instruments of Domination

Science and technology are often celebrated as engines of human progress, promising greater freedom, prosperity, and control over our environment. But what if technological progress also serves to reinforce existing structures of power? What happens when political and moral questions are increasingly treated as technical problems to be solved by experts? In his influential 1968 essay *Technology and Science as "Ideology,"* Jürgen Habermas builds on the work of Max Weber and Herbert Marcuse to examine how scientific and technological rationality can become instruments of political and economic domination. He distinguishes between instrumental action, concerned with efficiency and control, and communicative interaction, through which people establish shared norms and determine how society ought to be organized. We'll discuss whether science and technology are inherently political, whether technological progress necessarily produces human progress, and whether Habermas's critique remains relevant in an age of artificial intelligence and algorithmic governance. **Are we becoming more rational as a society, or simply more efficient at pursuing goals we've never collectively chosen?** The reading can be found [here](https://www.sfu.ca/~andrewf/technology_and_science_as_ideology.pdf)