Bayview‑Hunters Point residents have cause for celebration. Long‑time bakery owner Yvonne Hines used her Instagram account on Sunday to confirm that Yvonne’s Southern Sweets, a staple on the Third Street Corridor since 2006, will reopen for limited hours beginning Wednesday, September 16. The shop will serve customers from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., giving the community a chance to enjoy Hines’ celebrated cookies once again.
Hines first announced the temporary closure in early February, citing a serious illness that required her full attention and recovery. The storefront remained bolted and shuttered for more than seven months, prompting many locals to wonder if the beloved bakery would ever return. In her recent Instagram post, Hines expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, writing, “Thank you for your years of support. We’ve missed you, see you soon!”
Local accolades and community impact
Yvonne’s Southern Sweets has earned recognition from former political officials and regional cook‑off judges alike, highlighting Hines’ entrepreneurial spirit and the bakery’s role in Bayview’s culinary scene. The shop’s reputation for “mouthwatering cookies” has made it a gathering spot for families, seniors, and young professionals seeking a sweet treat and a friendly smile.
Weekend festivities: Kite by the Bay
Coinciding with the bakery’s reopening, the annual Kite by the Bay festival will take place at Candlestick Park on Saturday, September 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The free, family‑friendly event invites participants to bring their “handsomest kite” for a makeover station, enjoy tacos, listen to live music, and even try fishing from the pier. The park, once a landfill, was transformed into a public space in 1977 by former mayor and assembly member Art Agnos, offering sweeping views of the Bay and the Hunters Point Shipyard.
Other community events
The Bayview‑Hunters Point calendar also features the fourth Youth Climate and Environmental Justice Summit, hosted by the Marie Harrison Community Foundation. The summit will be held at the Southeast Community Center on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering workshops, panel discussions, and activities designed to educate youth and families about local environmental challenges. The foundation was created by environmental activist Arieann Harrison in memory of her mother, Marie Harrison, a pioneering advocate who passed away in 2019 after a long battle with lung disease.
“I want our children to see the fruits of all that she’s done,” Arieann Harrison told Mission Local earlier this year. “I wanted to make sure that what she started did not end without a greater outcome.” Both the kite festival and the summit are free and open to the public, underscoring the neighborhood’s commitment to accessible, community‑driven programming.
Residents are encouraged to support Hines’ return by stopping by Yvonne’s Southern Sweets on Wednesdays, and to participate in the upcoming festivals that celebrate Bayview’s vibrant culture, environmental stewardship, and family‑friendly recreation.
Original reporting: Mission Local — read the source article.
