Meet new District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, and let her know what matters most to you! Plus, share your thoughts on transportation to the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and let Rec and Park know your shouts on the McLaren Park Vision Plan!

July 17, 2-25 6pm-8pm

2565 San Bruno Ave. SF

6:00pm-7:00pm: Townhall with Supervisor Fielder

7:00pm-7:30pm: McLaren Park Vision Plan Discussion with Rec and Park

7:30pm- 8:00pm": San Francisco Transportation Plan Discussion with SFCTA

RSVP here: portolatownhall.eventbrite.com

Join us at our monthly board meeting where we discuss current and upcoming projects.

Email us at hello@portolasf.org to attend as a guest. We will send an invite to the meeting.

Learn how to use social media to promote your own business!
The PNA Corridor Manager, Jennifer Li, will host a workshop on how to market your small business on Instagram and Facebook next Thursday, May 8th 4-5pm at Sassy Foods inside Imperial Garden. Any Portola small business is welcome to attend! Email Jennifer@portolasf.org or text her at 415-506-7608 to RSVP.

We look forward to helping you grow your business!

Dim Sum and Cars 2025 is here!

Join us for "Dim Sum & Cars," a free car show and food and safety fair in the Portola.

• Sunday, April 6th, 11am-3pm

• BMO parking lot, 2675 San Bruno Ave

• Burrows Pocket Park, 2 Burrows St

• Free!

• RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dim-sum-cars-2025-tickets-1307159091029?aff=oddtdtcreator

Event features:

• Unique cars from the San Pancho Califas Car Club

• Dim sum from Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

• Lion dance performance from Lion Dance Me

• Unveiling of “Dim Sum and Cars” mural by Arthur Koch

• Unveiling of “Hillary Ronen Adventure Way” sign

• Live DJ and music

• The Green Between will be open for the public to explore and mingle in

• Safety resources from Community Youth Center, Street Violence Intervention Program, OCEIA (Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, and the Southeast Asian Development Center

• Vote for your favorite car!
  

Dim Sum and Cars is back! Featuring a unique display of vintage cars and low riders from San Pancho Califas, a car club featuring classic cars from neighborhood residents and dim sum from Imperial Garden. These cars will be parked along the BMO parking lot, San Bruno Avenue, and in Burrows Pocket Park. 

Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant, a neighborhood staple since 1995, will be selling their delicious dishes on-site. They are the only Chinese banquet hall in San Franciscothat has vegan dim sum on their menu, including vegan har gow (shrimp dumpling) and shu mai (made with Impossible meat.) 

LionDanceME, which competed in the World Lion Dance Championship 2023 and the only team with female competitors, will be providing the crowd with world-class performances. 

There will be live music, a contest where attendees will vote for their favorite car. The Green Between, the Portola’s own secret garden, will be open for the public to explore and mingle in.

This unique fusion of Latino and Chinese culture in one special event is representative of the Portola neighborhood and San Francisco as a whole.

This year’s Dim Sum and Cars celebration has expanded to include the Burrows Pocket Park, where there will be an unveiling of a new “Dim Sum and Cars” mural by local Portola artist Arthurt Koch that honors the namesake event. There will also be an unveiling of a new “Hillary Ronen Adventure Way” sign at Burrows Pocket Park, honoring former District 9 Supervisor Hillary Ronen, who helped the PNA secure funding for the Green Between.

Attendees will be treated to a Dim Sum and Cars has been a sweet return to the neighborhood for many of the car club members; once harassed by officers decades ago for proudly displaying their cars on these very streets, Dim Sum and Cars is a beautiful and welcome reclamation of space and community.

The PNA has also created a Portola Dim Sum Guide, encouraging attendees to go on a "dim sum crawl" and try a range of dishes from various local eateries.

As part of their community outreach, CYC has put together a safety resource fair component. 

"Dim Sum & Cars" is a community event designed to bring together neighbors, food lovers, and car enthusiasts in a fun and interactive environment.

The PNA Portola Garden Club (PGC) is hosts a volunteer work party the first Saturday of every month.

• Where: Burrows Pocket Park - 2 Burrows (next to Hey Neighbor Cafe)

• When: 10am-1pm (though we will be there all day from 9am-5pm, feel free to come early and state late)

• What to bring: Water, snacks, sun protection, comfy shoes and work gloves.

• Free lunch will be provided for volunteers

Can’t make it? Join us next month!

Follow the Portola Garden Club on Instagram @portolagardenclub

Join us at our monthly board meeting where we discuss current and upcoming projects.

The meeting will be held in-person.

Email us at hello@portolasf.org to attend as a guest. We will send an invite to the meeting.

Join us for the 2025 Bloom Shaboom!

Sunday, March 23, 1-4 pm

in the Portola Neighborhood of San Francisco
2675 San Bruno Ave, SF 94134

a free block party in celebration of art • nature • communitY

REgister for the free event here!

• gardening and nature fun activities

• carnival games and face painting

• arts and crafts with FCC staff and SF School

• live music from Vic Wong Quartet and DJ KG

• stroll the Green Between / Portola Garden

• story time with San Francisco Public Library

• practice bike skills with SF Bike Coalition

• learn more about the Portola with the PNA

• food and drinks from Hey Neighbor Café and local restaurants

Join us at our monthly board meeting where we discuss current and upcoming projects.

The meeting will be held in-person.

Email us at hello@portolasf.org to attend as a guest. We will send an invite to the meeting.

The PNA Portola Garden Club (PGC) is hosts a volunteer work party the first Saturday of every month.

• Where: Burrows Pocket Park - 2 Burrows (next to Hey Neighbor Cafe)

• When: 10am-1pm (though we will be there all day from 9am-5pm, feel free to come early and state late)

• What to bring: Water, snacks, sun protection, comfy shoes and work gloves.

• Free lunch will be provided for volunteers

Can’t make it? Join us next month!

Follow the Portola Garden Club on Instagram @portolagardenclub

The PNA Portola Garden Club (PGC) is hosts a volunteer work party the first Saturday of every month.

• Where: Burrows Pocket Park - 2 Burrows (next to Hey Neighbor Cafe)

• When: 10am-1pm (though we will be there all day from 9am-5pm, feel free to come early and state late)

• What to bring: Water, snacks, sun protection, comfy shoes and work gloves.

• Free lunch will be provided for volunteers

Can’t make it? Join us next month!

Follow the Portola Garden Club on Instagram @portolagardenclub

Join us at our monthly board meeting where we discuss current and upcoming projects.

The meeting will be held in-person.

Email us at hello@portolasf.org to attend as a guest. We will send an invite to the meeting.

Calling all superstar volunteers!

San Francisco Public Works is excited to announce that the Love Our City: Neighborhood Beautification Day volunteer event — our community-based volunteer cleanup and beautification program — will be in District 9 on Saturday, November 9!

Join us in cleaning, greening, painting, and planting trees throughout (Supervisor Hillary Ronen) District 9 neighborhoods. We will beautify the Portola, Bernal Heights, and Mission.

What to Expect

• The event kicks off at MLK Academic Middle School parking lot (300 Bacon St) with registration between 8:30 AM and 9 AM.

• We’ll hold a short speaking program to go over the day’s activities and get a quick safety overview.

• Volunteers and Public Works staff then will head to their assigned work sites.

• Work will take place for about 3 hours, with everyone returning to the kickoff location around noon.

What to Wear/Bring

• Dress in layers

• Wear closed toe shoes and sunscreen

• Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated

The PNA Portola Garden Club (PGC) is hosts a volunteer work party the first Saturday of every month.

• Where: Burrows Pocket Park - 2 Burrows (next to Hey Neighbor Cafe)

• When: 10am-1pm (though we will be there all day from 9am-5pm, feel free to come early and state late)

• What to bring: Water, snacks, sun protection, comfy shoes and work gloves.

• Free lunch will be provided for volunteers

Can’t make it? Join us next month!

Follow the Portola Garden Club on Instagram @portolagardenclub

The PNA Portola Garden Club (PGC) is hosts a volunteer work party the first Saturday of every month.

• Where: Burrows Pocket Park - 2 Burrows (next to Hey Neighbor Cafe)

• When: 10am-1pm (though we will be there all day from 9am-5pm, feel free to come early and state late)

• What to bring: Water, snacks, sun protection, comfy shoes and work gloves.

• Free lunch will be provided for volunteers

Can’t make it? Join us next month!

Follow the Portola Garden Club on Instagram @portolagardenclub

Portola Garden Tour - Sat, Sept 28

The 2024 Portola Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will showcase 25 public and private gardens including an innovative, therapeutic garden.

Join us at our monthly board meeting where we discuss current and upcoming projects.

The meeting will be held in-person.

Email us at hello@portolasf.org to attend as a guest. We will send an invite to the meeting.

Hosted by the Portola Neighborhood Association

• Date: Wednesday, September 18

• Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

• Location: El Toro Nightclub (2470 San Bruno Ave)

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring District 9 supervisor candidates Julian Bermudez, h brown, Trevor Chandler, Jackie Fielder, Jaime Gutierrez, Roberto Hernandez and Stephen Torres.

Our moderator Daniel Devitt will guide the conversation with questions selected from the community. If you have a question you'd like to see addressed, please submit it by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 12th, for consideration. Submit your question here.

The panel will be recorded and made available online afterward. El Toro Nightclub will offer food and beverages for purchase.

Learn more at tinyurl.com/d9-panel.

Hosted by the Portola Neighborhood Association

Support the PNA Your donations help fund community programming. Please consider making a contribution to the Portola Neighborhood Association.

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Initially, we invited candidates who qualified for SF's Public Financing program. However, based on community feedback, we have revised our approach and have invited all District 9 Supervisor candidates.

Portola Autumn Moon Festival

Date: Sunday, Sept 8

Location: BMO (formerly Bank of the West) - 2675 San Bruno Ave

Time: 11am-3pm

Free, family-friendly event

Featuring:

• “The Green Between” Grand Opening

• Mooncake, lantern and mahjong workshops

• Art walk

• Mini flea market

• Lion dance performance

• Dim sum from Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

Learn more at portolasf.org/autumn-moon and on Instagram @portola_sf.

Thumbnail image: "Mooncake side view" courtsey of visualdensity, licensed under CC BY 2.0.

The PNA Portola Garden Club (PGC) is hosts a volunteer work party the first Saturday of every month.

• Where: Burrows Pocket Park - 2 Burrows (next to Hey Neighbor Cafe)

• When: 10am-1pm (though we will be there all day from 9am-5pm, feel free to come early and state late)

• What to bring: Water, snacks, sun protection, comfy shoes and work gloves.

• Free lunch will be provided for volunteers

Can’t make it? Join us next month!

Follow the Portola Garden Club on Instagram @portolagardenclub

The PNA Portola Garden Club (PGC) is hosts a volunteer work party the first Saturday of every month.

• Where: Burrows Pocket Park - 2 Burrows (next to Hey Neighbor Cafe)

• When: 10am-1pm (though we will be there all day from 9am-5pm, feel free to come early and state late)

• What to bring: Water, snacks, sun protection, comfy shoes and work gloves.

• Free lunch will be provided for volunteers

Can’t make it? Join us next month!

Follow the Portola Garden Club on Instagram @portolagardenclub

(The PGC’s July 6 workday is canceled and rescheduled for August 3.)

Join us at our monthly board meeting where we discuss current and upcoming projects.

The meeting will be held in-person.

Email us at hello@portolasf.org to attend as a guest. We will send an invite to the meeting.

Celebrate the vibrant transformation of San Bruno Avenue with a delightful walking tour. Enjoy the new string lights, discover exciting businesses, admire colorful murals and explore greenhouse and greenway updates.

Thursday, June 20th • 5-9pm

Various locations around San Bruno Avenue

Schedule

5pm - 6pm - Portola Pipeline (2490 San Bruno Ave)

New mural by Eli Lippert; happy hour with light snacks
6pm - 7pm - El Toro Nightclub (2470 San Bruno Ave)

The Greenhouse Project community meeting

7pm - 8pm - The Green Between (2499 San Bruno Ave)

A walking tour of new murals and improvement projects

• Mural “Bayshore Sunrise” by “Bayshore Sunrise” mural by Neil G. Ballard

• Greenway Portola Children & Family Garden by by Family Connections Centers

• Mural “Mother Nature and Her Gardeners” by Charles Dabo

• Greenway “The Portal” gate by Dana Albany & Dogfork Lamp Arts and Garden Gabions by Angela Matt

• Portola Lighting Project nine blocks of string lights funded by Avenue Greenlight & Civic Joy Fund

8pm - 9pm - Out the Road Bar (2636 San Bruno Ave)

Come celebrate at Out the Road Bar with food and drinks

Thank you to the project sponsors Avenue Greenlight, Civic Joy Fund, Community Challenge Grant, Department of Early Childhood, Irwin Foundation, Low Income Investment Fund, Office of Economic & Workforce Development