Bayview Plans “Bob’s Day” for Longtime Surfside Liquors Owner
Bayview neighbors will celebrate Surfside Liquors owner Bob Pinkard on Friday, Nov. 6, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 950 Innes Ave. Mission Local reported that Supervisor Shamann Walton is scheduled to present a legacy award at 4 p.m.
By the Bay Area Brief staff · Edited by Seamus McKenna · · 2 min read
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Bayview neighbors will celebrate Surfside Liquors owner Bob Pinkard on Friday, Nov. 6, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 950 Innes Ave. Mission Local reported that Supervisor Shamann Walton is scheduled to present a legacy award at 4 p.m.
The gathering will include barbecue and time for neighbors to honor the 81-year-old shopkeeper. Organizer Shaquille Cooper called Pinkard a pillar of the community.
Pinkard opened Surfside Liquors in 1974. Earlier SFGATE reporting documented his unusual role for a liquor-store owner: selling fresh produce in a neighborhood with limited grocery options. The celebration recognizes that wider community role, not simply the longevity of a business.
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