Sam Spade's San Francisco

Here's the scoop on Easter in San Francisco -- specifically the annual Tenderloin Tessie's Free Easter Dinner and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence annual Easter Party at Dolores Park. The news comes to us from the Bay Area Reporter as compiled by the B.A.R.'s news editor, Cynthia Laird.

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Easter is early this year and the folks at Tenderloin Tessie's are putting out the call for volunteers for the group's annual Easter dinner for those in need.

Board president Michael Gagne said that this year's event will be held Sunday, April 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 1187 Franklin Street at Geary.

Gagne said that help is needed on Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for unloading the truck. Additionally, volunteers are needed on Easter for shifts to set up (9 a.m. to noon), serving, and clean up at the event. A mandatory volunteer meeting takes place at noon, just before the dinner.

On Tuesday, April 6, Gagne said he needs a couple people to help unload the truck at the group's storage facility. It should only take an hour or so starting at 9 a.m., he said.

To volunteer, call Gagne at . For more information about Tenderloin Tessie's, visit www.tenderlointessie.com.

In other Easter news, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are getting ready for their 31st anniversary Easter party in Dolores Park. That event also takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on April 4.

Sister Vicious Power Hungry Bitch said that the theme for this year's party is a take on Alice in Wonderland – "Sisters Thru the Looking Glass." People are encouraged to come in costume. For more information, visit www.thesisters.org.