More than 500 people attended an amazing benefit at Bimbo's tonight to raise private funds for the restoration of Joe DiMaggio Playground in North Beach. It's where I play tennis, where my kids rode their bikes, played baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse and ran with our dog when she was a puppy. It's also the heartbeat of the neighborhood. Yes, the city through the parks and recreation department is funding the project but to make it the first rate gem it deserves to be, the community must get involved. Local restaurants such as Don Pisto's, Il Casaro, Mama's, Original Joe's, Park Tavern, Tony's Pizza and Victoria Pastry donated the delicious food. The music by GG Amos, kept us all smiling and tapping our feet. City leaders and descendants of Joe DiMaggio were there as were police, firemen, the Director of the Salesian Boys and Girls Club and clergy from Saints Peter and Paul Church. All in all, a reflection of the fabric that is North Beach.
I am proud to be among the thousands who have purchased Legacy Tiles with our family names that will decorate the new walls and be a part of history. If you're interested, you too can participate at DiMaggioPlayground.org.
Also making history tonight, the Warriors who beat the Heat 104-89 and recorded their 15th straight home victory. We rushed home tonight to watch the second half. Once again it's all about team ball and I chose the picture of Draymond Green, not because he was the leading scorer, but because his smile reflects exactly how it feels to be the best team in the NBA at 31-5.
"This has been so much fun," said first year coach Steve Kerr. "But we're entering the dog days of the season. When the newness of the schedule has worn off and players are tired. Everybody's playing and we are winning. It's been a fantastic season to this point so that should help carry us for a bit."
One thing is for sure, the fans at the 100th consecutive sell-out are doing their part to cheer on the Dubs. Stephen Curry continues on his MVP pace making seven 3 pointers on 7 of 10 and scoring 32 points and Klay Thompson also making his case to be an All-Star added 19. A great night for the Warriors and for North Beach.
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