[NFBSF] NFBSF Digest, Vol 226, Issue 10

Fri Feb 20 23:44:49 UTC 2026

Hello there, our February social is taking place tomorrow onSaturday,
February 21.

Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
Contact # (925)-321-8804

On Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM Lauren Paland via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

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> >    1. Friends, Ferries, and Farewells: NFBSF February Social in
> >       Larkspur – Sat Feb 21 (Laura Millar)
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> > Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:28:32 -0800
> > From: Laura Millar <laura at lauramillar.com>
> > To: "NFB of San Francisco, California List" <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: [NFBSF] Friends, Ferries, and Farewells: NFBSF February
> >         Social in Larkspur – Sat Feb 21
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> > Hello friends,
> >
> > The National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter invites you to
> > join us for our February social outing as we take a trip across the Bay
> to
> > Larkspur for lunch, connection, and community.
> >
> > It may be a cloudy day, and we are going rain or shine. Please dress
> warmly
> > and comfortably. Bring a jacket, layers, and anything you need to stay
> > cozy.
> >
> > Our main gathering location will be:
> >
> > Shake Shack
> > Marin Country Mart
> > 1800 Redwood Highway, Larkspur, CA 94939
> > <
> https://www.google.com/maps/search/1800+Redwood+Highway,+Larkspur,+CA+94939?entry=gmail&source=g
> >
> >
> > Plan to arrive by 1:00 pm.
> >
> > If burgers are not your thing, Larkspur Landing and Marin Country Mart
> have
> > plenty of options nearby, including Rustic Bakery, Sushi Co., Starbucks,
> > and a bagel shop.  Grab your food and meet up with us at Shake Shack!
> >
> > This month’s social also gives us a chance to congratulate and say
> goodbye
> > to Lisa Irving as she moves to the East Coast for a new job. We are proud
> > of her and grateful for her leadership, friendship, and years of service
> to
> > our chapter.
> >
> > You do not need to be a Federation member to attend. If you are Blind,
> low
> > vision, sighted, new to the community, or simply curious, you are
> welcome.
> > Come as you are.
> >
> > Ferry meet-up in San Francisco
> >
> > We will meet in San Francisco and travel together.
> >
> > Meet at:
> > San Francisco Ferry Building
> > Golden Gate Ferry, Gate C
> >
> > Meet time: 12:00 pm
> > Ferry departure: 12:15 pm
> > Arrival in Larkspur: approximately 12:50 pm
> >
> > After we arrive in Larkspur, we will walk to Shake Shack. The
> step-by-step
> > walking directions are included at the end of this email.
> >
> > Official group return
> >
> > Meet at Larkspur Ferry Terminal at 3:30 pm
> > Depart at 3:45 pm
> >
> > You are welcome to head back earlier if needed.
> >
> > Ferry tickets and discounts
> >
> > The ferry between San Francisco and Larkspur is operated by Golden Gate
> > Ferry.
> >
> > Typical one-way fares are approximately:
> >
> > Adult with Clipper card: about $9.25
> > Adult without Clipper: about $14.00
> > Youth, seniors 65+, and riders with approved disability or Medicare
> > discount: about $7.00
> > Clipper START discount riders may pay about $4.65
> >
> > Using a Clipper card provides a discounted fare compared to paying
> without
> > Clipper.
> >
> > Clipper works on Golden Gate Ferry, San Francisco Bay Ferry, BART, Muni,
> > and most Bay Area transit systems.
> >
> > You can tag your Clipper card at the ferry terminal and add value at
> ticket
> > machines, retail locations, or through the Clipper app.
> >
> > If you qualify for a disability, senior, youth, or income-based discount,
> > make sure your Clipper card is set up with that discount in advance.
> >
> > Coming from Oakland
> >
> > Option 1: Take the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Jack London Square to the
> > San Francisco Ferry Building and meet us at Gate C at 12:00 pm.
> >
> > Option 2: Take BART to Embarcadero Station and walk to the Ferry Building
> > to meet us at Gate C at 12:00 pm.
> >
> > Thank you to Lisa Irving for writing up the walking directions below, I
> > appreciate the detail.
> >
> > Questions
> >
> > If you have questions or would like more information, contact Laura at
> > 925-321-8804.
> >
> > We look forward to seeing you across the Bay.
> >
> > Warmly,
> > Laura Millar
> > National Federation of the Blind of California
> > San Francisco Chapter
> >
> > Walking directions
> > Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Shake Shack
> > Larkspur Ferry Terminal
> > 101 East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
> > Larkspur, CA 94939
> >
> > Section 1: Exiting the Terminal
> >
> > Exit the terminal and turn right, keeping the parking lot to your left.
> > Keep the terminal on your right until you reach Berth 3.
> > Wait 5 to 10 seconds, then make a soft left.
> > A large sitting area will be on your right.
> > A large parking lot will be on your left.
> >
> > Section 2: Waterline to Overpass
> >
> > Continue for approximately 2 minutes until you approach a protective
> > barrier and the water.
> > Make a hard left.
> > When the parking lot appears in front of you, make a right.
> > Bushes will be on your left and the water will be on your right.
> > Within 30 seconds, the sidewalk splits. Follow the sidewalk to the left
> > toward the overpass.
> >
> > Section 3: The Overpass and Entry to Shops
> >
> > Cross the overpass, estimated travel time 4 to 5 minutes.
> > At the end of the overpass, make a hard left to the tactile curb cut.
> > Follow the raised hashmarks across the narrow street.
> > Rustic Bakery is the first business on the right.
> > Continue past Sun Spell Store on the right, a bagel shop on the right,
> and
> > the Birkenstock Store on the left.
> >
> > Section 4: Approaching the Destination
> >
> > Turn right and walk toward the music coming from Starbucks.
> > Pass Sushi Co. on the right.
> > Reach Starbucks on the right.
> > Turn left, with Starbucks at your back, and follow the sloping sidewalk
> to
> > the tactile curb cut.
> > Walk for approximately 30 seconds.
> > Identify the texture change on the parking lot and a slight incline, then
> > make a soft right.
> > Follow the curb to the right, then turn left.
> > Within a few seconds, you will reach three steps leading to the entrance
> of
> > Shake Shack.  We look forward to seeing everyone there, please don’t
> > hesitate to reach out if you have questions!
> >
> > Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
> >
> > Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
> >
> > Contact (925)-321-8804
> >
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