Mission Mission

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This girl Genny, a friend of a friend, was sitting with us last night at Bender’s. Some of us had “The Elvis” (pictured above). Genny left early, to catch a flight to New York.

In the morning, SF Appeal and others reported that Genny’s flight had been diverted to Colorado because of a mechanical problem. Genny mentions via text message that the mechanical problem was a FUCKING FIRE:

I was asleep for the fire. But it was scary when they asked for military personnel to volunteer, and then told us to sit in a defensive position when the pilot says, “BRACE, BRACE, BRACE.”

Everyone’s okay. Except those of us that ate “The Elvis.” We all have stomach aches still.

[Photo by Ariel]

A big window, with a plethora of bottles glistening in the sunshine. The folks at the corner of 20th and Valencia have got the right idea. Kinda makes me want to start day-drinking RIGHT NOW.

Also, if there’s ever a riot on Valencia, you know where to find me.

Earlier today, someone tried to donate a cannonball to the Salvation Army at 26th and Valencia. The SFPD bomb squad subsequently closed off a block of 26th Street in order to determine whether or not cannonballs are explosive. Results are currently inconclusive, but the cannonball has been removed from the area.

As you may already know, our bomb squad is known for accidentally driving over grenades. Makes me feel perfectly safe in this town.

Gravel & Gold is hosting a felting class this weekend:

Having a soft spot for soft sculptures, vintage funk & flash and the like, I personally can not WAIT to get my hands wet with woolen craft goodness! Please sign up in an expedited fashion as we only have 5 spots left. The workshop will be held “off-site” at our Gravel & Gold Mama Lion Den Annex up in the Duboce Park area. Full location deets will be given upon your R.S.V.P.

Sun 8.11.2011 5:00pm-8:00pm

$60 bucks includes instruction & materials

R.S.V.P. to Em@gravelandgold.com

Adult bevies welcomed

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The Bay Bridged today broadcast a podcast that acts as a mixtape highlighting a bunch of the bands performing at this year’s fest:

Rock Make is a free, all ages, all day event, featuring tons of local arts and crafts vendors showcasing their wares between two stages of great local indie bands. There will also be local food vendors and a local beer and wine garden for you to enjoy throughout the day.

Rock Make is a wonderful celebration of the best of SF DIY and independent arts and culture, and we hope you’ll join us there.

Listen here.

RSVP and invite your friends here.

Mission Local reports:

A man was shot near 24th and Mission Streets at approximately 12 p.m. in front of Mission Emporium. The victim was shot in the hip and taken to the hospital.

Police are on the scene interviewing a woman who was with the victim at the time he was shot. A man who claimed to know the victim said that he is 19 years old.

Authorities are searching for the suspect who they say ran southbound on Mission Street.

Read on.

Mission Local sends word from a tipster:

Was just ordered by police to evacuate my apartment. There’s a bomb squad truck and about 10 police cars across the street at the Salvation Army building. They’re clearing out the entire block, I’ll keep you updated.

Read on.

UPDATE: Somebody tried to donate a cannonball to the Salvation Army and somebody thought it might be explosive? Read all about it.

Says the LA Times:

The two bright-red dumpsters, 16 feet long by nearly 6 feet wide and filled with greenery, have been placed in a busy downtown neighborhood where they throw a little shade, elicit regular double-takes and fill curbside spots that otherwise would go to cars.

The grandly named “parkmobiles” were rolled out earlier this summer, the first in a fleet of itinerant oases in one of America’s densest cities.

My favorite detail is the lifelike sculpture of a modern San Franciscan included with every parkmobile. So realistic! Here’s hoping the taggers don’t muck ‘em up. Read on.

[via Matt MacDonald]

Now I’m hungry for coconut and cinnamon toast.

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