Our Aids Memorial Grove gardening project during the San Francisco Sweeties weekend was hands down the favorite event for a lot of the Sweeties, despite the rain. If you missed out, here is your second chance, this time with Nancy Pelosi, yeah, the Nancy Pelosi in Congress. She’s celebrating her 25th anniversary in Congress with her family working on the AIDS Memorial Grove.

The community volunteer workday goes from 9am to 1:30pm, Saturday, April 21. It is important to arrive at the Aids Memorial Grove by 8:30am to get signed in and registered with Sweetie of the Year and Sweet project leader Darcie Takeuchi.

You can enjoy coffee and bagels before we get started. The program manager explains work plan promptly at 9am. At noon we stop work and gather for a circle ceremony where announcements are read, the group observes a moment of silence for those we have lost, acknowledges the sponsors of the day, and plants a memorial tree as a group. The Grove will also provide lunch to all volunteers at 12:30pm.

Gloves and tools are provided, although many volunteers bring their own gloves. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeved shirts and jeans. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat or cap. No open toe shoes will be permitted.

All participants under the age of 18 must have a consent form signed by a parent/guardian prior to working at the Grove.

RSVP via Facebook now!