Spring is here, and April brings an exciting lineup of events in San Francisco! Whether you’re interested in cultural festivals, live performances, or outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month.

Upcoming Events in San Francisco – April 2025

• Cherry Blossom Festival (April 12-13 & April 19-20, Japantown)
  Celebrate Japanese culture with traditional music, dance, and food. Enjoy Taiko drumming, a grand parade, and delicious street food.
• San Francisco International Film Festival (April 17-27, Various Locations)
  The longest-running film festival in the Americas returns with a lineup of independent films, international features, and documentaries.
• Earth Day Festival (April 19, Yerba Buena Gardens)
  A day of eco-friendly exhibits, live entertainment, and family activities celebrating sustainability and environmental awareness.
• Bay Area Brew Fest (April 19, Presidio)
  Sample craft beers from over 60 breweries, enjoy live music, and grab a bite from some of the best food trucks in town.
• Opening Day on the Bay (April 27, San Francisco Bay)
  Celebrate the start of the boating season with a festive boat parade and the Blessing of the Fleet.
• “SIX: The Musical” (April 8-20, Curran Theatre)
  A modern retelling of the six wives of Henry VIII, transforming history into a high-energy pop musical.
• International Ocean Film Festival (April 11-13, Cowell Theater, Fort Mason)
  Showcasing films about marine life and ocean conservation from filmmakers worldwide.
• San Francisco Art Fair (April 17-20, Fort Mason)
  Featuring contemporary and modern artwork from top galleries across the country.
• Comedy & Live Entertainment
  Enjoy stand-up comedy at Punch Line or Cobb’s Comedy Club, and live concerts at venues across the city.

If you plan to attend any of these events, be sure to check for ticket availability and event details in advance. Wishing you all a fantastic month ahead!

Even though we live in an association, you might be surprised how many of our neighbors—owners and renters alike—don’t really understand the fundamental nature of common-interest communities. And we know that many others, including the media and government officials, lack a true understanding of the community association (or condominium) concept.

Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national membership organization that represents the best interests of common-interest communities like ours, developed 10 basic principles that answer three essential questions: What is the basic function of a community association? What are the essential obligations and expectations of homeowners? What are the core principles that should guide association leaders?

We’re confident you’ll recognize our community while reading these principles.

1. Associations ensure that the collective rights and interests of homeowners are respected and preserved.

2. Associations are the most local form of representative democracy, with leaders elected by their neighbors to govern in the best interest of all residents.

3. Associations provide services and amenities to residents, protect property values and meet the established expectations of homeowners.

4. Associations succeed when they cultivate a true sense of community, active homeowner involvement and a culture of building consensus.

5. Association homeowners have the right to elect their community leaders and to use the democratic process to determine the policies that will protect their investments.

6. Association homeowners choose where to live and accept a contractual responsibility to abide by established policies and meet their financial obligations to the association.

7. Association leaders protect the community’s financial health by using established management practices and sound business principles.

8. Association leaders have a legal and ethical obligation to adhere to the association’s governing documents and abide by all applicable laws.

9. Association leaders seek an effective balance between the preferences of individual residents and the collective rights of homeowners.

10. Association leaders and residents should be reasonable, flexible and open to the possibility—and benefits—of compromise.

Fundamentals can be downloaded at www.caionline.org/governance/fundamentals.pdf. For more information about Community Associations Institute, go to www.caionline.org.

Dear Residents,

Happy Summer!  Hope you are enjoying the weather this summer and staying cool. I wanted to touch upon Association Living your involvement is key!

 When most of us decided to buy our home and live within our community association, the last thing that probably came to mind were the possibilities that community association living presented.       

Anytime a group of homeowners work together for a common goal, practically anything is possible.  From increasing our community’s aesthetic appeal and eliminating crime to creating a more influential voice in regional issues, the opportunities to benefit from being a part of a community association lie waiting to be seized.  The possibilities are limited only by our ability to work together.

 When we can grasp the theory that underlies our governing documents and the reasons that our Board and management must, at times, do what they do, then we take a giant step towards realizing the potential of our community.

              Our community association is no different than any other organization.  To succeed and reach its potential, it needs the support and involvement of its members.  Just think of the goals that can be achieved when we all work together for the betterment of our community.   Get involved, stay informed and do your part.  You won’t be sorry!

Kind Regards,

Daivd Fanning, Community Manager