SF events 4.13

20% off at Rainbow Foods April 2005 Tue,Wed Thur,
coupon is in the back of the SF Yellow Pages Coupons section, pg 4
http://www.rainbowgrocery.org Rainbow Foods, located 13th and Folsom

Chemical present in clear plastics can impair learning and cause disease
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-04/yu-cpi041205.php

The Activist's Guide to Health & Fitness
http://www.pressaction.com/news/weblog/full_article/mickeyz04092005

*U.S. oil drillers' strategy: today ANWR, tomorrow the coastlines?*
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002234842_oilcoast08.html

The Great Phase Transition: The Post-Oil Era
http://globalresearch.ca/articles/FIG503A.html

Planet Ark : US Court to Hear States Push EPA on Global Warming
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/30287/story.htm

The Value of the Remaining Wilderness
http://FromTheWilderness.com

Bank says Saudi's top field in decline
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/08B97BCF-7BE6-4F1D-A846-7ACB9B0F8894.htm

Don?t drink the water http://www.sfbayview.com/033005/dontdrink033005.shtml

Let them eat bombs-The doubling of child malnutrition in Iraq is baffling
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1457630,00.html


Pentagon-funded terrorist groups and hit squads
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2005/01/21/120.html

No more blood money for no oil http://www.usalone.com

The Trouble with Tasers
http://www.progressive.org/april05/cusac0405.php

Kucinich to Progressives http://www.kucinich.us

Livestock Agents Slaughter America's Last Wild Buffalo
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/apr2005/2005-04-08-inssea.asp

Guardsman: Armor for Vehicles Still Inadequate
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/040805B.shtml

Sick of aspartame? No wonder, it makes formaldehyde!

Parents Have Right To Refuse School Testing, Screening
http://www.rense.com/general63/rights.htm


Tens of thousands of Iraqis protest, 29 killed, in Anti-US Demonstrations
http://sify.com/news/international/fullstory.php?id=13714094

US Troops Shoot, Detain CBS Cameraman
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/040905A.shtml
Baghdad Protestors Demand US Out
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/040905B.shtml

Planet Ark : Japan to Expand Whale Hunt to 2 New Species - Media
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/30345/story.htm


Merck's infant vaccine stirs new controversy
Los Angeles Times/Newsday, March 8, 2005
http://www.nynewsday.com/news/health/ny-usglan084168623mar08,0,3713664.story
http://www.mercuryexposure.org/index.php?article_id=344
Merck & Co. continued to supply infant vaccine containing a mercury
preservative for two years after declaring that it had eliminated the chemical.
Thimerosal, which is nearly 50 percent ethyl mercury, has largely been eliminated
from most routine childhood vaccines, although it is present in most flu shots.
More than 4,200 parents have filed claims in the federal Vaccine Injury
Compensation Program, alleging that their children suffered autism or other
neurological disorders from mercury in their shots.




Outgoing US Homeland Security Secretary Ridge calls for increased
fingerprinting for Americans 13/01/2005
http://www.privacyinternational.org/article.shtml?cmd[347]=x-347-97626&als[theme]=National%20ID%20Cards
<http://www.privacyinternational.org/article.shtml?cmd%5B347%5D=x-347-97626&als%5Btheme%5D=National%20ID%20Cards>
US Proposes Biometric Passports with RFID
<http://www.privacyinternational.org/article.shtml?cmd%5B347%5D=x-347-180779&als%5Btheme%5D=National%20ID%20Cards>
18/02/2005
The State Department outlines the proposed biometric passport,
requiring a digital photograph and a contactless chip, due to
'international obligations'.
Like Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, B lair follows suit:
UK Parliament approves first stage of ID legislation
<http://www.privacyinternational.org/article.shtml?cmd%5B347%5D=x-347-90791&als%5Btheme%5D=National%20ID%20Cards>
21/12/2004
The Government and Opposition have joined forces to back the
world's most far-reaching and comprehensive identity measures. The
Identity Cards Bill passed its Second Reading in the lower house
on 20 December despite widespread and passionate opposition from
almost 100 rebel MP's. A national campaign http://www.no2id.net chaired
by Privacy International's director has vowed to stop the plans.
The legislation must pass through the House of Lords before it
becomes law. Political observers believe the proposal s will meet
stiff opposition there. See our ID card page
<http://www.privacyinternational.org/index.shtml?cmd%5B342%5D%5B%5D=c-1-National+ID+Cards&als%5Btheme%5D=National%20ID%20Cards&conds%5B1%5D%5Bcategory........%5D=National%20ID%20Cards>
for coverage of ID cards around the world and in the United Kingdom.


Take care, Be well, and stay informed +++++++++++++++++++++++

Texas Bill Would Require Transponders in All Cars
A Texas state representative wants all cars to have electronic
transponders.

A bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives by Larry
Phillips, Vice-Chairman of the Transportation Committee, would
require electronic transponders to be built-into state automobile
inspection stickers. This new device would be initially used to
allow an roadside verification of every passing vehicle's
insurance information. A car with expired insurance information
would be mailed a $250 ticket.

Each transponder would transmit the vehicle's VIN, insurance
policy number, license plate number and any other information the
DMV requires. The legislation creates a database of every Texas
automobile insurance policy to allow the checks. The transponder
would also operate with Texas toll roads.

Anyone who does not receive or respond to the mailed ticket would
have his license and vehicle registration suspended.

To read the actual bill and re st of this article go to this link:
http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/03/308.asp

 

Wed Apr 13

# National Call-In Day to Defeat CAFTA!
Americas Watch: April 13, 2005
Action Alerts From Chicago Jobs With Justice:
STOP CAFTA! Trade Agreement Threatens Central American and U.S. Workers!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13TH is NATIONAL CAFTA CALL-IN DAY
Call the AFL-CIO sponsored toll-free number to the Capitol
switchboard at 1-888-355-3588 (only available on April 13th).
OR: call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
Look up your representative at
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/kd1LzJp1JPvo/chicagojwj/
Call-in scripts below or at http://www.chicagojwj.org/
Fact sheet on CAFTA for Chicago JWJ activists:
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/ip1LzJp1JPvk/whatiscafta-pdf


# Realidate and San Francisco Food Bank
*Social Volunteering Event for Singles*
April 13, 6PM to 8PM San Francisco Food Bank
900 Pennsylvania Ave San Francisco, CA 94107 FREE
RSVP for free at
http://www.realidate.com/SanFranciscoFoodBank.luv?cg=17


# Downtime: Constructing Leisure Wed April 13 6-8pm Free
1246 Folsom St @ 8th / 9th http://www.newlangtonarts.org


# Wed Apr 13 flow rEvolution: rEvolving your flow through toys! is...
Every Wednesday 7PM –11PM see Apr 6 for details.
Located at 672 South Van Ness between 17th and 18th. $5
http://templeofpoi.com/events/flowrEvolution.html


# Wed, Apr 13 7:30 pm Guerilla News Network presents
"BattleGround: 21 Days at Empire's Edge"
Producers from the Guerilla News Network will be present to answer
questions and show recent shorts. About the film:
In late 2003, two filmmakers from the Sundance award-winning Guerrilla
News Network spent three weeks on the frontlines of the simmering
guerrilla war in Iraq, gathering intelligence, dodging bullets, and
capturing the untold stories of what has become the world?s most
covered, and misunderstood, conflict.
BattleGround is an intensely emotional journey that will challenge the
orthodoxies of Left and Right, and highlight the humanity of all sides
of the conflict. BattleGround is a critical film for anyone who wants
to understand the powerful forces that are sucking America deeper and
deeper into a Middle Eastern quagmire.
BattleGround recently won the Silver Hugo Award for documentaries at
the Chicago International Film Festival
View the trailer at:
http://gnn.tv/videos/20/BattleGround_21_Days_on_the_Empire_s_Edge
7:30 pm $5 Station 40 3030 B 16th Street @ Mission Across from BART
http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php


# Indie Circus Wed April 13 8:00pm-1:00am Free; 21 and over only
"Indie Circus" is a night to hear kick-ass indie music from all genres, from rock to funk to hip-hop. Here's the special bit: you can sign up for a 15 minute DJ shift and spin mp3's, cd's, or lp's.
Hush Hush Lounge 496 14th St @ Guererro theindiecircus [at] yahoo.com


# Wed April 13 8:00pm-2:00am $10-20 sliding scale
The League of Pissed Off Voters presents: The Let Down Get Down
Featuring Sake 1, Willie Maze, and Felonious One Love Hip Hop
November 2nd didn't set us back - it SET US OFF! Get up, get active, and brush your shoulders off with the League. Featuring two extraordinary soul music DJs and San Francisco's finest live hip-hop band.
Felonious One Love Hip Hop
Felonious is an award-winning seven-man ensemble with 4 "live" emcees, bass, guitar, drums and plenty of action. Voted Best Bay Area Hip Hop Group 2004 by the Bay Guardian.
http://www.onelovehiphop.com
The League of Pissed Off Voters: Our mission is to engage pissed off 17-35 year olds in the democratic process to build a progressive governing majority in our lifetime.
http://www.indyvoter.org
The Rickshaw Stop 155 Fell @ Van Ness / Franklin
http://www.rickshawstop.com/


# Acaplaya Fundraiser
Madi & The Service, a burner-influenced Original Soul quartet will be slappin' it down this
Wednesday night at San Francisco's famous funk-house, The Boom Boom Room. If you
have not heard this soulful ensemble yet, now is the time. Mix a little jazz with the blues,
then add some soulful lyrics and shake it up, and you gots Original Soul.
Warming up the night is Bohemian Knuckle Boogie, funk-a-lug-yo.
Partial proceeds will benefit Acaplaya, The Playa's ONLY acapella vocal jazz group.
Madi & The Service The Boom Boom Room April 13, 9:30pm Fillmore @ Geary $5



Thu Apr 14

# Reminder: Expose Victoria's Dirty Secret on April 14th Day of Action and Join the Coalition Sign-on Letter http://www.victoriasdirtysecret.net/
Victoria's Secret prints 395 million catalogs each year predominately on virgin paper from Endangered Forests. On April 14th you can help stop the devastation caused by these catalogs by challenging Victoria's Secret to stop using paper coming from the world's last remaining Endangered Forests and switching to high post-consumer recycled paper. Don't let Victoria's Secret destroy the Original Spring Collection; our earth's last remaining Endangered Forests!
http://www.forestethics.org


# GlamMore Thu April 14 6:00pm-9:00pm free
PLAySPACE Gallery @ California College for the Arts
1111 8th Street (corner of 16th Street and Wisconsin)


# Project Artaud Spring Art Show Thu April 14 6 PM on FREE
This is a spectacular NEW gallery space in the Mission, even if you don't like art openings, you should come to see the space, it has 40 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows that look out on gardens. It looks like a GOTHIC church in Europe!!
Curators, we are interested in people booking this space, c'mon by for a look!

Residents of Project Artaud offer a public invitation to celebrate the history
and future of this 34 year old non-profit, member-run organization. Come see our newly refurbished spectacular Theater Artaud gallery, complete with 40 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling gothic windows. This room looks like a Midevel European church, right in the mission!!
Project Artaud houses over 70 individual artists and several public arts organizations. This spring we celebrate the legacy of Artaud with an exhibition of work from the oldest to the youngest members of Project Artaud including; visual arts, theater, film/video, music, storytelling and much more. Come experience the splendor of this thriving arts community! The opening event will include live music, video
and storytelling by a lineage of Artaud residents. Project Artaud is prospering due to of years of commitment to the arts and this building in San Francisco.
Artaud has ridden the waves of economy and stands tall on the corners
of 17th/Alabama/Mariposa/Florida inviting artists, non-artists, people of this
city to come celebrate!
Project Artaud Theater Gallery 450 Florida @ 17th St.
http://artaud.org/theater/spring-rebirth.html



# Medea Benjamin, June Brashares, Lisa Feldstein, Susan King, Ross Mirkarimi, Renee Saucedo, and the Feminist Issues Group of the San Francisco Green Party invites you to

 a house party for an exceptional candidate for the Oakland City Council
Aimee Allison

on Thursday, April 14th, 2005 6:30pm to 8:30 pm

at the home of Lisa Feldstein at 793 Cole (at Frederick), San Francisco
(near the Muni lines N-Judah, 43, 37 and 6)

Our apologies that the location is not wheelchair accessible.

On May 17th, Oakland is holding a special election to replace a city council member.  Aimee, an African-American veteran and 12-year resident of Oakland's Lakeshore area, was urged to run for the seat by a coalition of neighborhood activists, union members, and Green Party members, because of her background as a teacher, anti-war activist, and affordable housing advocate.

Even if we don’t live in Oakland, by working together we have a good chance of helping a progressive Green Party candidate win this seat and increasing the burgeoning Green presence in Northern California. Volunteers from San Francisco, San Mateo and even Santa Clara are coming to help.

Please join us in this effort. Your contribution will be gratefully valued, and carefully utilized to win a strategic grassroots campaign for the betterment of all Oakland’s diverse families.

You can RSVP for this house party by calling 415-248-1620 or a reply email.

If you are not able to attend the fundraiser, you may contribute by making out a check to Neighbors for Aimee Allison (FPPC ID no. 1274089) and sending it to P.O. Box 16093, Oakland, CA 94610.  Contributions are not tax deductible.
It takes money to conduct a successful campaign.  Fortunately, Oakland’s public finance system will match your donation, even from San Francisco residents, up to $100, so we can reach twice as many voters with your dollars.  The contribution limit for Oakland is $600.

Thank you and hope to see you at the party!

Below is information about Aimee and her campaign.  You can read more about
Aimee at: http://www.AimeeAllison.org/Bio.php

As a conscientious objector, Aimee Allison stood up to the U.S. military,
refusing to fight in an unjust war.  During High School, Aimee enlisted as a
combat medic in order to attend Stanford University. As an undergraduate in
college she developed a strong commitment to pacifism while caring for
veterans at the Palo Alto VA Hospital.

As Aimee recalls, "they were just pieces of people, fractions of body and
mind. Many had been homeless. The VA hospital was overcrowded and they were
getting really bad medical care. That's when I started questioning war."

When George Bush, Sr. launched the Persian Gulf invasion, Allison stood up
against this unjust war and refused to fight. Threatened with jail, she
fought for, and eventually received, an honorable discharge as a
Conscientious Objector (CO).

Since that time Aimee has been a counselor to military personnel who are
seeking CO status, a public speaker against war, and a nonviolence trainer.
Her work with CO's and the anti-war movement has been featured in the
documentary Blood Makes the Grass Grow.

As a city council member, Aimee Allison will stand up to Oakland's political
machine.

She'll work to:
* Invest in schools and return control to Oakland
* Benefit Oaklanders over outside corporate interests
* Create community partnerships for peaceful streets



# BREAST CANCER AND THE ENVIRONMENT
& PROSTATE CANCER AND DIET
ENVIRONMENTAL   HEALTH CONFERENCE  SERIES
Public Health through Environmental Health
Thursday, APRIL 14 6:30PM-9:00PM
Sponsored by the Santa Clara County Medical Association and
Collaborative on Health and the Environment

Medicine today focuses most of its attention on diagnosing, controlling or "curing" illness after it has developed, while preventative medicine has taken a back seat. Asthma rates, cancer rates, endocrine disorders and learning disorders are all on the rise. Although diet, smoking cessation and exercise are important, a growing body of scientific evidence points to chemical pollution in the air, water, and food as a major contributor to diseases of our modern culture. Research on endocrine disruptors, heavy metals and industrial pollutants has spawned the emerging field of medicine called Environmental Health. Learn about the important connection between environmental health and public health. This event is one in a series of conferences for physicians. This particular event is free and also open to the public. You are welcome to inform others of this event as well.

6:30PM - Honorable Ira Ruskin, 21st Assembly District * Chairman of the 
Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
7:00PM - Breast Cancer and the Environment: State of the Evidence
*Jeanne Rizzo, Executive Director, Breast Cancer Fund 
7:45PM - Prostate Cancer Suppression using Diet
*Natalie Ladesma, R.D. ,  Nutritionist at UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center
Location/directions: Santa Clara County Medical Association, 700 Empey Way, San Jose. Take Winchester Blvd. off highway 280 and go south on Moorpark for 1 _ miles. Shortly after highway 17 crosses above you  turn right on Empey Way. At the end of the street turn left into the parking lot . 700 Empey Way is a two story brick building. Conference will be held in the upstairs conference rooms. For Information call Jason Deboer at 408-998-8850 ext 3008


# Thu, Apr 14 Tax Day Event Berkeley 7-9pm
2220 Sacramento St.., Berkeley (Near No. Bkly. BART)
People's Life Fund
Granting of $5,000+ in Resisted Tax Dollars
Dessert Potluck at 7pm Granting Ceremony at 7:30
Everyone Welcome! (510) 843-9877
http://www.nowartax.org
http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php


# People¹s Life Fund War Tax Redirection Granting Ceremony
and Dessert Potluck Thursday, April 14, 7-9pm
2220 Sacramento St. in Berkeley (Near No. Bkly. BART)
There will also be flyering on the 15th, so call or respond by email if you'd like to participate.
Also, in case you're not on our snail mail list, here's the letter we recently sent out:
April 2005 Dear Friends,
       It¹s tax time again.  Time for us to raise our voices to assert our conscientious objection to participating in this country¹s illegal and immoral wars.  Time also for NCWTR to ask for your financial support, in the hopes that you will give generously.
       Iraqi civilians and US military personnel continue to be sacrificed in an imperialistic occupation.  Meanwhile, the Bush administration is paving the way for further military adventures in countries such as Iran, Syria, North Korea and Venezuela. Not only are we destroying lives abroad, but our military priorities are quickly eroding our infrastructures and lives here at home, with funding cuts in social services and education.
       Our message, as war tax resisters, is more important than ever.  If we want to build peaceful solutions to the conflicts in this world, we must be willing to re-direct our resources toward nonviolent efforts for social change.  As war tax resisters, our willingness to take risks to create the kind of world we believe to be possible is both a contradiction and a challenge to our country¹s militaristic politics and culture.
       At this time each year, we reach out to our membership, both to offer support, and to ask for it.  Our War Tax Resistance Introductory Workshops have been well attended this year, and there is still one more for the season‹Sunday, April 3rd, 1-4pm at 3122 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley .
       We also invite you to join in our annual granting of resisted tax dollars:
People¹s Life Fund
War Tax Redirection Granting Ceremony
and Dessert Potluck
Thursday, April 14, 7-9pm
2220 Sacramento St. in Berkeley
(Near No. Bkly. BART)
       Northern California War Tax Resistance depends upon you to keep our community of resistance strong.  We operate on 100% volunteer labor, and have extremely low overhead, but we do need money.   Without your donations we would not be able to maintain our website or keep our phone line open to the frequent calls we receive for information and assistance.  Without your support, we could not organize workshops, provide personal WTR counseling, or respond to media inquiries.  Without your generous contributions, we would not be able to keep hundreds of Bay Area resisters connected within a local community that sustains and encourages them; nor would we be able to coordinate nationally and internationally with other conscientious objectors to military taxation.  Please use the enclosed envelope, and give generously to keep our work going!
for peace, Susan Quinlan for Northern California War Tax Resistance
PS:  We, at NCWTR, know that there are a number of people who donate nearly every time we send out a letter.  We appreciate your generous donations and thank you, in advance, for your ongoing confidence and support!
PPS:  The Agape Foundation has recently agreed to serve as fiscal sponsor for NCWTR.  This means that supporters who would like to make tax-deductible donations, or donate by credit card, through monthly withdrawals or on the internet, will now have that option.  Please pass the word along to anyone you know who might find this an extra incentive to contribute to our work.
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Northern California War Tax Resistance
PO Box 2422 Berkeley, CA  94702
(510) 843-9877 € http://www.nowartax.org
Thank you for working for peace!


# When Birds Were Hats Thu April 14 7:30 PM-9 PM Free
Travel back to the 1890's when millions of wild birds were killed each year to supply feathers for ladies' hats. Appalled by news photos of the carnage, women led the way in launching the Audubon movement by organizing meetings and tea parties, writing pamphlets and lobbying to protect wild birds. Joined by Frank Chapman and other well known ornithologists and museum curators, the campaign culminated in the passage of the Migratory Bird Act of 1918. Is it only a coincidence that women won the right to vote just two years later? Using slides and exhibits, marvel at the fascinating cast of characters who earned their place in the annals of environmental history. San Francisco Naturalist Society general meeting.
Randall Museum 199 Museum Way SF, SouthEast of Haight/Buena Vista Park
http://www.randallmuseum.org
jkodiak [at] earthlink.net (415) 681-7290




Fri Apr 15

# NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION - INCOME TAX IS VOLUNTARY
Do not feed the machine April 15th. GENERAL STRIKE
Northern California War Tax Resistance announce list. (510) 843-9877
Infor/support for conscientious war tax resisters in the SF Bay Area.
http://www.nowartax.org nowartax-subscribe [at] lists.riseup.net


# http://NotOneDamnDime.com virtual tax protest Friday, April 15 7:00 AM
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/f8e5f611-8490-42f0-a43c-00c16a1f2585


# Flyering:  Friday, April 15th, 2-5:30,
Fox Plaza Post office 1390 Market St. SF
If you would like to join me on Friday, April 15, I will be handing out
the "Peace Tax Return" along with information about phone tax resistance outside of the post office at Fox Plaza at 1390 Market Street in San Francisco. I'll be there from 1:30 until 5:30, and would love some company. I am envisioning a non-confrontational presence that helps inform people of positive actions they can take whether or not they pay full taxes this year.
Please let me know if you plan on showing up, and if you'd like to take on an extra task: making a sign, bringing snacks, beginning an earlier shift, bringing envelopes pre-adressed to the IRS, etc.
Hope to see you there! Brent Armendinger
(415) 642-4025 armedwithastinger [at] yahoo.com
http://www.nowartax.org
nowartax-subscribe [at] lists.riseup.net


# Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi Presents Paintings and Drawings by ANDREW SCHOULTZ
Friday, April 15 5:00 PM San Francisco City Hall, Room 282 free
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/6353d0f0-780a-461e-9d55-cbd4c9dd98b0


# World Space Summit & Party (Yuri's Night), Chabot Fri April 15 6:00pm-11:59pm
$20 adults ($75 VIP), $10 students ($50 VIP), Kids under 14 attend for FREE!
COME JOIN US! For the Bay Area Space Summit celebrating Yuri's Night at Chabot! The Bay Area joins 41 other parties in 14 countries to celebrate the first human spaceflight. We're also celebrating the "T-Minus 1 Month" point for the Space Shuttle's Return to Flight! It will be a World Space Party!
6:00pm, Doors open. 6:00 to 7:00pm, Bay Area Space Summit
7:30 to 8:30 pm, V.I.P. Reception
8:00pm-Midnight, ** Music & Dancing provided by Space Cowboys "Best DJs on Earth or Mars" with additional performances by Russian musicians**
Russian hors 'd oeuvres and Yuri-themed non-alcoholic beverages.

We will have full access to most Chabot exhibits, all three floors, the observatories (unlimited telescope viewing until 10:30 p.m.), and the cafe. We will have catered food, drinks, music, Zero-G art and loads of fun! Plus, Loretta Hildalgo will be there to support her fellow Yuri revelers!
Exhibition tables hosted by major space activist organizations and local space companies, a public space art exhibition featuring local artists and their works, AND MUCH MORE!

Bay Area Space Summit: A gathering/pow-wow/meet&greet for Bay Area Space activists and enthusiasts, with brief presentations from leading space leaders

V.I.P. Reception: VIP guests can examine an ACTUAL Soviet Soyuz capsule, with a personal tour given by the team that is restoring it for Chabot's future spaceflight exhibit. Also, experience special presentations by local Space Artists, speak with local "space celebrities" and receive a goodie bag with special YN memorabilia

Please feel free to contact Lucinda if you have any further questions or would like to get involved in any way. The Bay Area Space Summit is our first effort to gather space organizations in the Bay Area together to get to know each other, and find out ways how we can collaborate to support our causes. And have a great party!

Chabot Space and Science Center 10000 Skyline Blvd Oakland
510-336-7300 http://www.chabotspace.org/
Lucinda [at] MarsSociety.org 408-464-8441 http://sf.yurisnight.net/



# Fri Apr 15 Green building, expert's lectures free.
Friday evenings, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
San Francisco Institute of Architecture
1366 Mission Street, between 9th & 10th
2 blocks from Civic Center Bart station.
SFIA information office, 510 523 5174
No charge.  All welcome.
An extraordinary roster of dedicated experts in all aspects
of eco design and green construction.  A great chance
to meet like-minded folks in a congenial setting.
Also come see our green wall, living column, and
earthen floor (in progress) and student eco design exhibits.
Snacks and refreshments available.

Friday, April 15
Darrel DeBoer, architect, on extraordinary feats
in bamboo construction.

Friday, April 22
Garrett Jones on the many benefits of eco landscaping with
native plants.

Friday, April 29
Edwin Kang of the City of 10,000 Buddhas on
Borobodur of Java, one of the worlds most extraordinary
shrines.

Friday, May 6,
Yestermorrow, Vermont's preeminent ecological
design-build school.  (To be confirmed.)

Friday, May 13
A report on the Autonomous, Mortgage-Free Home
project by Fred Stitt, Architect, Director of SFIA.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Monday, April 18
Bonnie Sherk on her award winning Living Libraries projects.
See http://www.alivinglibrary.org/

Three-week Saturday strawbale wall and plastering
workshop to start 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., April 9.

SF Institute of Architecture http://www.sfia.net
1366 Mission Street, San Francisco
510 523 5174
http://www.adpsr-norcal.org http://adpsr.org


# SuperStar Avatar Fun-Raiser April 15th Mission Control
2519 Mission St. at 21st 8pm to 2am $10-20 at the door
http://www.superstarnation.com

Hello Superstars!
The AMAZING. the INCREDIBLE…'the ASTOUNDING has occurred!!!
The Stars have aligned (with an amazing programmer) in support of taking the SuperStar Nation website to the next level!
That’s right, in the next month or so, we should all be able to enjoy a vast leap forward in SuperStar website…'.with functionality surpassing social networking sites like tribe.net and friendster. This means that come summertime we will be able to invite entire, existing communities to create SuperPowers, Avatars and customize the site to their specifications!
So let’s generate some RESOURCES and make it happen!!!!

Many of you have been making noise recently about having a SuperStar shindig, so here it is!
Lets DOOOOOOO it!!!

Evenings Festivities will include, but are by no means limited to…'.

8pm The Latest WhizBang Superstar Presentation from ProfV and PollyS

10pm SuperPower Cabaret Performances of music, dance and poetry.
Presentations from:The First House, The House of Elyseum and The House of Kinky Salon
Mystic Midway Toy Theater presents Tales of Wonder

Avatar Photo Booth (get those avatar pics you’ve been wanting for your Avatar card!)
Massage and Aromatherapy in The Delightful Pink Healing Room
SuperStar Raffle with amazing prizes
A Very special silent auction
DJ Delachaux special mix cd giveaways!!!
Hyperdelic Superstar Visual Projections
Spring Altars to herald in the abundance of the new year!

WANNA PARTICIPATE!!!???
Email- scott [at] superstaravatar.com
We are looking for acts for the SuperPower Cabaret, volunteers, giveaways for the raffle and silent auction and whatever else you feel you can add to the mix.
Join the hijinx, earn Karma points, meet new Avatars, Assist collective Evolution!

Dress: come in your spring best! Whimsical, fanciful, fun!!!
Mythical creatures, Faery tale, Flowery and Floral!
Avatars of all shapes, sizes, persuasions and inclinations welcome!!!

This will be an Avatar card and SuperPower card friendly event!!!
Don’t feel left out! Create your Avatars and SuperPowers at
http://www.superstarnation.com

A word from Professor Violet:
“Avatars of Passion, Mirth, Wisdom and Brightness-
Star Light Ambassadors, listen!

The invitation is extended to us once again-
So let us remember the call that brought us together,
that call sounding gloriously In The Heart of Us ALL
to Join in The New World Revels

May we rise together and fill with New Light
May we shine as Stars
and expand the joy of Creation’s Grand Play-

On this night may we be filled with
The Spirit of Eternal Emerald Light
and together embody the Gaian Heart of Beauty
May Queen, Maiden Mother, be with our celebration
And on this night, bestow upon us your Grace”


# Fri, Apr 15: Adam Freeland, Evil 9, Bassbin Twins, An-ten-nae, more...
Marine Parade takes over of 1015 Folsom Featuring:
Adam Freeland Evil 9 "2x4 set" Bassbin Twins "live" an-ten-nae "Live"
Brass Tax- Tax Day Celebration
Fred Funk Goldilox Loosebeats Tung
Meta Lab Mr. Projectile (Semisexual, Merck) Mozaic (13 Moontribe)
Boreta (Semisexual, 13 Moontribe)
Artificial Flavour Unit (Ack Labs, 13 Moontribe)
Dave Jolley (13moontribe)
Front Room Funk
Ooah (LABA) Jocelyn (Get Freaky) Little John (Raindance)
located at 1015 Folsom @ 6th st 21+ w/ID 10PM - 6AM
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/7b4e5b1c-9476-4917-b5e9-9934ae4c6910


# Mighty Breaks Fri, Apr 15 10 PM 15th @ Utah
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/5765ada4-bffa-4a69-9ea2-aa0e24bc0b90


# Five years after thousands of activists came to Washington
DC in the first mass show in the U.S. of dissent and solidarity with the global
struggle against the World Bank and IMF, the Mobilization for Global Justice is
calling for people to come to Washington DC April 15-17th, 2005 to protest the
institutions during their semi-annual spring meetings and to celebrate the
other, more just world that is under construction due to the daily resistance
of millions of people worldwide!
For More Information and to Get Involved:
Visit http://www.globalizethis.org E-mail mgj [at] riseup.net


# 4/15-17 Washington DC: Spring Mobilization
against the World Bank and IMF http://www.ActionLA.org


# SOUND TRIBE SECTOR NINE/SF - 4.15 & 4.16.05 All Ages
@ The Warfield 982 Market Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
STS9 returns to the incredible Warfield Theatre in SF for TWO NIGHTS with special guest CROWN CITY ROCKERS (Fri. 4/15)  and RICHARD DEVINE (Sat. 4/16) and as well as a few unannounced surprises!
Floral Offerings by Anthony Ward.
After-Party @ ANON SALON on 4.16!
https://secure7.inhouseticketing.com/admin/login.php?nug=sts9&eventid=7303


# FireDrums Gathering April 15-17
Friday, April 15 2005 - Sunday, April 17 2005
Red White and Blue Beach 5021 Coast Rd 95060 near Sana Cruz
http://redwhiteandbluebeach.com/
A fire arts and hand drummers gathering.
This is not a 'festival' nor is it a BurningMan sponsored event.
This is just a casual fun weekend where we can meet new and reunite with old friends of the fire arts and drumming community.
For those who haven't yet experienced RW&B, it's a beautiful secluded beach with camping amenities near Santa Cruz that is fire friendly.
Although we'll certainly be dancing and playing with our friends, please be aware that this is NOT A RAVE or dance party.
6 miles north of Santa Cruz on Hwy 1 at Scaroni Rd.
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/2148857f-544c-4787-a75b-159a70a85ca7


Sat Apr 16

# California Clean Money Campaign
San Francisco Working Group Meeting
Saturday, 4/16 in San Francisco from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Introductory video from 10:40am-11:00am.
Come to the first official meeting of the new San Francisco Clean Money working group!
Would you like to make government accountable to the you, the voters, instead of big-money campaign contributors?
Assemblywoman Loni Hancock has reintroduced her groundbreaking California Clean Money and Fair Elections bill. AB 583 would bring full public financing of elections to California's statewide and legislative offices — letting voters take back control over politics.
Please come to the San Francisco Working Group's monthly meeting if you're interested in helping our local efforts to bring Clean Money to California.
An introduction to Clean Money and showing of Bill Moyer's "Road to Clean Elections" for newcomers will start at 10:40am.
Saturday, April 16 from 11:00am-1pm. Introduction from 10:40am-11:00am.
260 Townsend St. @ 4th St. San Francisco, CA
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/7a2299d6-9a19-4790-be56-408e28bf383a


# A Benefit Yoga Class for the Prison Design Boycott
Piedmont Yoga Studio 3966 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
Saturday, April 16th 2-4pm. Please join us for a two hour
Yoga class taught by Liza Pengelly. http://www.adpsr.org/prisons
Proceeds to benefit the Prison Design Boycott Campaign
Of Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR).
Suggested donation: $25. To register call 510-326-6689 or email
lizapen [at] yahoo.com.   Hope to see you there!


# ART4TIBET Sat April 16 6:00pm - 10:00pm FREE
A Benefit Artshow for Students for a Free Tibet
Silent Auction fron 6 to 9p. All artwork must be purchased with cash or credit card the night of the event.
Participating Artists: Mike Maxwell, Mike Giant, Aaron Terry, Thom Lessner, Jing Tsong, Lori Gordon Auffhammer, Alice Gonglewski, Lisa Solomon, Dickson Keyser, Daniel Donnelly, Chris Duncan, Alicia McDole, Paul Schiek, Tony Nguyen, Dora Drimalas, Brian Flynn, Karen Schaupeter, Ian Scalzo, Chris Pew, Thayer Allison Gowdy, Ian Lynam, Howie Tsui, Alex Digard, Isabel Samaras, Paul Urich, Andrew Paynter, Chris Mendoza, David Ellis, Kenji Hirata, JK5, South, Mike Houston, Upso, Mark Gordon, Sonam Zoksang, Kayana, Han Shan, Victoria Keddie, Lindsay Mapes, David Fenton, John Copeland, Diego Mannino, Jan Potts, Winni Wintermeyer, Todd T. Brown, Stephanie Russell, Nathan Pundt, Kari Byron, Plus Much, Much More!
Juice Design 3160A 16th St. @albion http://www.juicedesign.com


# The Yes Men Sat., April 16 8:00-11:00pm $6
Mike Bonanno of The Yes Men appears in person to present the feature doc on his daring duo, plus clips from recent political pranks. Come early for the 8 o'clock reception, when Enemy Combatant Radio DJs provide the ambence for this benefit
for the Critical Art Ensemble's legal-defense fund.
A.T.A. Gallery 992 Valencia @ 21st St. http://www.atasite.org


# St. James Infirmary Tax Relief Party 4/16/05 8pm-1am $5
Come take your mind off of Tax Day with a cocktail,
some sexy tunes and HOT dancers! At the Red Eye Lounge
1337 Mission St @ 9th /10th (Right across from St. James!)
$5 at the door! All proceeds benefit the Infirmary! Raffle prizes all night!
more Info 510-919-0474 http://www.StJamesInfirmary.org


# Chillin' 7th Anniversary brings you 60 fashion designers
60 painters/photographers 60 filmmakers
Music by; DJ JOHANSON, Kerowak, DJ Shon, Russell Vargas, Laron, Dirtyhertz
and Dave Madix Saturday April 16, 2005 from 8:00pm-2:00am
Mezzanine (444 Jessies Street, SF CA 94103)
http://www.chillinproductions.com 21+ $5


# Roof garden is sweet'...Lotsa puppet action this time.
Solid lineup of live music and Dj's!  It's a Spring-ing th-ing!
Come on by! ANON SALON
cuts the strings on them MAD PUPPETZ
Putting on a face, taking a stand
& throwin' down some mad metaphors
on the timeless dance of keeping it going!
SAT APRIL 16 Anon Gallery 285 9th Street (@ Folsom)
9 pm - late $10 b4 10pm
$15 after 10pm/ Clearly at the mercy of talent
$20/ Dismantled and detached
http://www.anonsalon.com/april05
featuring... Brilliant Shadows
Non-Stop Rhythmic Variations on the Dancing Mechanism
- KASHIA (Urban Groove/Wow!)
- OOAH the TURNTABLE JUNKIE (LABA/El Circo)
- GARTH (Wicked/Grayhound Recordings)
- LAIRD (Get YER Freak On!/LUSH)
Laird is leaving town for two months!
Self-Promotion Seminar? Voodoo/ Love Retreat? Rehab?
We're not saying. Come say goodbye!
Go Figure! Kick Ass Funky Bassline Gumby Fest
- FUNKY BEULAH (7 piece Funk n' Horn Band)
- KID (AEON)
- SHILL (Church of Wow!)
- KYRIAN (Beatbox Puppetry)
- BIG TA-DOO PUPPET CREW (Mystery Show)
- KLARA (The Hoopalicious One)
- JANIE DUGGAN (Puppet å Go-Go)
- FOU FOU HA (Puppet Clown Troupe)
Celebrating birthdays for our door chieftain Issac,
and our sound bros. Kashia and Kid! Bring good wishes!
PuppetreeZ Twisted lightning rods rooted in gestural poetrees!
- IAN GREEB (Disturbed World Puppets & Drawings)
- DEE DEE RUSSELL(The Arty Lady Takes up Residence)
- ROSANNA (Dress the Puppetree-Make Your Own Puppet)
- BLINKY LIGHT HOLO-EMPORIUM
- PUPPET CONFESSIONAL(Dark Secrets Revealed)
- LIGHTN'WIRE FX(More Glowing Illuminitia)
- CLASSIC & SEXY PUPPET VIDEO(Joeghbone)
- RADIANTLY WARM & DRY ROOFTOP GARDEN (With HEATERS! and TENTS!)
- MASSAGE & SECURE COAT CHECK & more...
To Subscribe/Unsubscribe to the ANON SALON/pARTy/SCIENCE list go to...
http://listservices.serversmiths.com/listservices.taf?list=psa




Sun Apr 17

# amazing Reiki For Peace Benefit Sun April 17 Dan Schwartz is hosting!
Celebrate hands-on healing-as-peace-building in Israel/Palestine
at the Reiki for Peace Benefit!
Sunday, April 17th, 3420 Rubin Dr. Oakland, CA, from 2-8 pm
Reiki sharing? delectable food? belly dancers? live music by Lizzi and
friends? discussions with Reiki for Peace founder and visionary Rahel
Warshaw-Dadon
Learn about how the visionary organization Reiki For Peace is creating
trust, friendships and healing on the ground in Israel/Palestine through
teaching Reiki to mixed groups of Israeli Arabs and Jews, Palestinians and
people of all backgrounds. Find out about and experience Reiki, the form of
energy healing that has been blessed by both Orthodox Jews and Muslims as a
means to empower individuals to heal and transform themselves and their
communities.
April 17th, 2-8 pm ? 3420 Rubin Dr, in the Oakland Hills
RSVP to Dan at seawindows [at] ifn.net, (510) 717-3540
Suggested $15 donation, but mostly, come with an open heart!
RSVP to Dan at seawindows [at] ifn.net Or View the evite at:
http://www.evite.com/pages/gt/events/viewPub.jsp?eventID=NKSKFUMEUGYDEESPREVY&li=iq&src=email


# KQED airing The Emotional World of Farmed Animals
This was filmed primarily at Farm Sanctuary and Animal Place in CA.
There is no graphic footage. This is a nice way to show people who
are unfamiliar with farm animals, that they are just as feeling and
emotional as the animals we call pets. Beautifully done, thumbs up!

The Emotional World of Farmed Animals

Showing April 17th at 6 PM on KQED ch. 9 / PBS

The Emotional World of Farm Animals is a delightful documentary for
viewers of all ages about the thinking and feeling side of animals
that are all too often just viewed as food.

Jefferey Masson, author of When Elephants Weep and Dogs Never Lie
About Love, leads viewers through the personal journey he underwent
while writing his latest book, The Pig Who Sang to The Moon. This
journey into the sentient, emotional lives of farm animals brings
Masson to animal sanctuaries around the country where caregivers and
the animals themselves tell their harrowing stories of rescue and
escape . Masson delves into the rich ancestry of these curious and
intelligent animals and interviews top experts in animal behavior who
offer scientific perspectives on these amazing creatures.



Mon Apr 18

# CAUSE benefits "Pepper Spray 8" civil rights trial MONDAY April 18 @ Elbo Room
CC's Acoustic Underground Showcase (CAUSE) http://www.CAUSE-music.com
MON April 18 essence Joanne Rand Mokai Spring Lundberg
3rd Mondays @ the Elbo Room, SF http://www.elbo.com
647 Valencia St., SF 94110 (415) 552-7788
8:00 PM doors, show at 8:30 ($5-15 sliding scale)
tix: http://www.sunsettickets.com
BENEFIT for the "Pepper Spray 8," help stop police use of pepper spray to stifle free speech
http://www.noPepperSpray.org event contact: CC 415-522-6644


# monday night donation only kundalini yoga class
when: 8p - 9:30 every monday night
where: 1805 divisadero north of geary at bush (next to king of falafel)
what to bring: a yoga mat & donation (suggested min $5, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
this class is excellent for all levels even if you've never done yoga in your life. the class is challenging and everyone is strongly encouraged to go at their own pace.
parking's free. you can get there via the 22, 24 or 38
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/acea5ccd-b1d4-4fdf-ba67-5f3e55f59038



Tue Apr 19


# IRV rally against Diebold! Tues Apr 19 in Oakland at noon!
BAY AREA IRV SUPPORTERS -- PLEASE COME!

Tuesday, April 19 at Noon - 1221 Oak Street in Oakland

Rally to stand up and tell Diebold:
"DIEBOLD, STOP KILLING IRV! DIEBOLD, WE'VE HAD ENOUGH!"

Support instant runoff voting in Alameda County! We need County
Registrar Brad Clark and the Alameda Board of Supervisors to GET TOUGH
WITH DIEBOLD!

Gather in the plaza of the County Administration Building at 1221 Oak
St. (four blocks from Lake Merritt BART station on Oak St.)

FLIER:
http://oakprefvote.home.igc.org/april19flier.pdf

BACKGROUND: THE CITIZENS CHOSE IRV...

Berkeley voters overwhelmingly passed IRV by 72% last March (Measure
I). Oakland and San Leandro voters also approved IRV. IRV would save
these cities several hundreds of thousands of dollars, provide majority
rule, cut down on negative campaigning, and empower voters!

BUT DIEBOLD IS KILLING IT.

Diebold is thwarting the will of the voters and stonewalling IRV.
Diebold recently quoted the county an IRV price tag of $2 million
dollars. Diebold also told city and county officials they can't start
IRV development for a whole year.

IS DIEBOLD LYING -- AGAIN?

How can they be charging $2 million? Diebold told Alameda
County in their bid to get the contract that their equipment can
"easily be programmed for IRV." Diebold has already demonstrated IRV
on their touch-screen equipment. Diebold already runs IRV elections in
places like Cambridge, MA and Ireland. Diebold quoted Burlington, VT
much cheaper figures for IRV. Outside elections experts peg the IRV
upgrade at no more than $50,000. Just 5 months ago Attorney General Bill
Lockyer filed a $2.6 million settlement with Diebold for a lawsuit
alleging "the Texas-based firm provided false information to obtain
payments from the state and counties for its electronic voting
equipment." Is Diebold lying for money again?


*Organized by IRV in Alameda County Now! E-mail
alamedacountyirv [at] gmail.com or call (510) 665-5457 to get more info,
endorse the rally, or join the coalition.


# Are you an environmental Non-Profit administrator or officer?
Environmental Nonprofit Network FIRST General Assembly- Tues, 4/19 6-9pm
Craigslist Foundation Golden Gate Club Presidio Trust SF http://craigslist.org
Tuesday, April 19, 6:00pm to 9:00pm 415-637-5062

Builders of a Sustainable Tomorrow,

ENN, the Environmental Nonprofit Network, is a network of Bay Area nonprofits that are working to create a sustainable future, and our shared vision is encouraging collaboration and education, and reducing duplication of efforts, within the sector. More info can be found at our temporary web site (bear with us), http://www.environgel.net

Directions to the Golden Gate Club in the Presidio Trust can be found at: http://www.presidio.gov/Venues/Rental/GoldenGateClub/Directions.htm

This meeting will be the first general assembly of ENN. Please save the evening of June 1st for our second event, which will help kick off United Nations World Environment Day
http://www.wed2005.org in SF!

At this meeting, we will explain the history and vision behind the association, in addition to hearing from industry guru Van Jones and the organizers of UN World Environment Day. There will be presentations of several events that ENN is looking to produce in June to capitalize on the presence and expected involvement of mayors from the largest and most environmentally progressive cities on Earth, after which you can provide input and get involved, and finally we'll open it up for networking time with your colleagues.

Conscious, light food and drinks will be provided free of charge.
RSVP for information and directions:
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=HGKHLDWOSBYWOZNVZKFH&li=iq&src=email


# 5th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer Feb 19-20, 2005; 96th Meeting American Association for Cancer Research April 16-20, 2005; SABCS 2005
http://bcaction.org Breast Cancer Action




Wed Apr 20

# Wed Apr 20 flow rEvolution: rEvolving your flow through toys! is...
Every Wednesday 7PM –11PM see Apr 6 for details.
Located at 672 South Van Ness between 17th and 18th. $5
http://templeofpoi.com/events/flowrEvolution.html



# Add wilderness skills to your resume
Bay Area Wilderness Training East Bay INFO SESSION
Come learn about our Wilderness Leadership
Training courses, FREE outdoor-equipment
loan-library for teachers/youth workers,
Mt. Shasta Fundraising Climb and more…'.
APRIL 21, 2005 6:00 - 8:00PM
@ EASTLAKE YMCA in Oakland
1612 45th Ave. (Betw. Bond & Bancroft)
Call 415-788-3666 x122 for more info or 510-534-7441 the night of event.
Check out http://www.bawt.org for more info.
Training Leaders, Providing Gear, Getting Youth Outdoors!


# Thursday, April 21, 2005, 7pm
Film and Discussion: In recognition of Earth Day, the UC Berkeley Environmental Coalition and the Berkeley Energy Alliance for Renewables is screening "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream" — With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era. With oil prices at 25 year highs, and gasoline prices at all time highs, this film is particularly timely.  Questions and answers following the film.  Co-sponsored by Post Carbon Institute.  Location: 370 Dwinelle Hall. Time: 7pm. Info: Brooke Owyang, (510) 812-6011 or brooke [at] berkeley.edu
http://postcarbon.org



# Let?s create an Environmental Teach-In April 22, which will lead up to
Green Cities for the Planet and World Environment Day! Make our city
awake! Make San Francisco green! Find a school, classroom, coffee
shop, park, church, corner, or other place that will hold a Teach-In on
April 22 and organize a learning event for our beautiful planet Earth!
Let?s get everyone involved, and create events like talks, slide shows,
discussion groups, music, poetry, and open mikes for Earth, all over
the place on April 22! Recruit expert speakers to increase our
community's knowledge! Post your event! Add refined ideas that come
from the events on the World Environment Day Green Cities Declaration
draft WIKI
http://www.wed2005.org/wiki
for our children?s children here on Earth!


# Fri Apr 22 6:15pm Celebrate Earth Day – April 22!
“The Future of Food” – An Evening of Food, Film & Discussion featuring a
powerful new film about how genetically modified foods are quietly taking
over farmlands and flooding our grocery stores. A lively panel discussion
will follow with authors Mollie Katzen, of the Moosewood Cookbook, and
Michael Pollan, of Botany of Desire, Ignacio Chapela, UC Berkeley
Environmental Scientist, and award-winning filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia.
Friday, April 22 at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Avenue,
Berkeley.  Wine & Cheese reception at 6:15pm; film at 7pm.  Tickets $10-20
sliding scale to benefit the Community School of the East Bay Scholarship
Fund.  For more information:  (510) 923-0505 or visit: http://www.cseb.org/



# April 22 Santa Cruz-ish FULL MOON Lorin
http://bassnectar.net


# XARA DULZARA - SOUTHERN CAL. EVENT 4/22-4/24
Xara's Third Annual Creative Mythology Festival
The Xara Project April 22-April 24
http://members.cox.net/xara-project/default.htm
other regional events: http://burningman.com


# Apr 22-24 Bay Area Polyfamilies Campout Mt. Tamalpais State Park.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=471
carpool: Sally 415- 310-8351 or email brightfritz [at] comcast.net


# Marin Environmental Film Festival - America's finest showcase of environmental movies
April 22 - April 24 Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th St., San Rafael, CA

25 Films, Opening Night 'Earth Day Groove' Gala reception with Wake the Dead, guest filmmakers and speakers. Sunday afternoon 'Amazing Graze: An Organic Food Tasting Event' featuring delicious organic and artisan foods. Join us in support and celebration of our vital Bay Area food system. Special film programs for youth and teens, and much, much more!

MOVIE THEMES: Oil drilling in Alaska, energy, food systems, ecosystem integrity/habitat restoration, environmental heroes, sustainable business, and environmental art.

MEFF 2005 is produced by the Environmental Forum of Marin in association with the California Film Institute.

Check out the Festival http://www.marinenvironmentalfilmfestival.org/

http://adpsr-norcal.org/



# 2005 WEST COUNTY EARTH DAY April 23 11 AM - 3 PM
Integrated Resources Recovery Facility, 101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond
Info: Stop by the East Bay Animal Advocates exhibit at Contra Costa
County's annual Earth Day celebration. http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org


# First Annual Livermore Earth Day Festival.
Sat Apr 23 11:30am - 2:30pm. Booth space cost $50


# Berkeley Earth Day Saturday, April 23rd
Earth Day Fair 12-5pm Civic Center Park, MLK & Allston
Speakers Dennis Kucinich (U.S. Congressperson) invited
Cultural Performers
€ Kotoja (West African Highlife)
€ Vissión Latina (salsa)
€ National Dance week featuring
    Company C Contemporary Ballet
   NATyA (Classical Indian Dance)
   Brandy Shelton & Rebecca Johnson (contemporary dance) &
   Katherine Peck (guitar/vocals)
   Isadora Duncan Repertory Dancers (early modern dance)
   Miriam Peretz (Middle Eastern)
   Linda Bair Dance Company (modern dance)
   Corey Action & New Style Motherlode (hip hop)
Activities
€ Climbing Wall
€ Big Tadoo Puppet Crew
€ Berkeley Farmer’s Market Family Farm Day
€ Vegetarian food, craft and community booths




# Earth Day Beach Clean Up! (sunset / parkside) Sat Apr 23, 1-4pm
Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) and The Surfrider Foundation
meeting near entrance #17, across from the Beach Chalet
(between Fulton and Lincoln on the Great Highway).
Clean up Ocean Beach in the name of Earth Day while winning great prizes and learning more about our aquatic environment.
The clean up will take approximately 1-1.5 hours and clean-up contest winners and the Raffle Prize drawing will begin immediately after the clean up.
What to Bring and Wear: Clothes appropriate for the weather, snacks, sunscreen, hat, water and whatever else you feel like bringing for a day at the beach. Please B.Y.O food, if you want, for post-even activities.
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=ADWBTNLBJFOLIFQUDLEF


# Sat Apr 23, 2:30-6pm: Inspiring Masculine Presence -- Unleashing Feminine Fire- Mini-Workshop  ($35 at the door, $29 pre-sale)
April 30-May 1: Inspiring Masculine Presence - Unleashing Feminine Fire - Weekend intensive   
http://WholeBodyWisdom.com


# Sat 4-23 6:00 PM under construction project
LIVE "iron designer" clothing construction event featuring local designers
estar
dominiwear
miranda caroligne
mystery designer
LIVE hair creations from madusalon
300 page @ divisadero
LIVE beauty makeup from oui three queens
south van ness @ 15th
LIVE body glittering from mikas mogo
LIVE electronic performances from
groundchuck
twittering machine
LIVE fashion house djs
jonathan + savanna
LIVE visual remix and reconstruction from dr friendly
april 23 2005
6pm - midnight
in the tin can 590 shotwell @20th in the mission
open wine bar
door sliding scale $10-20
$5 trunk show access only 6-8pm
performance 9-11pm
fashion show finale 11:30pm
ONE NIGHT ONLY on-site boutique featuring designers ana konda, estar, dominiwear, miranda caroligne, miss velvet cream, tinc, wondercloset.
accessories from antoinette celes and mogo
FABRIC SPONSOR for under construction project is discount fabrics
http://www.discountfabrics-sf.com
press contacts and more information please visit the website
http://www.underconstructionproject.net
flyer photos and design miss velvet cream
flyer back image: angela scrivani (angela [at] medicinefilms.org)
calling all dustfish : elke's birthday party starts at midnight : invite only access
late nite basscadet djs and more..............
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/a9b4c1f3-d7af-474c-9734-f16cc9d30764




Sun Apr 24

# Sunday, April 24, 2005, ALL Day FREE
MARIN EARTH DAY 2005 College of Marin, Kentfield
On Sunday, April 24, join neighbors, friends and family at Marin County's Earth Day 2005 celebration at the College of Marin. The all-day event will feature a full lineup of hands-on activities and entertainment with a special emphasis on families, children and teens.
Entertainment will include everything from high school talents in music, dance and poetry to professional acrobatics, musicians and jugglers. Activities for families and teens will offer real opportunities to get dirty, get involved, and get inspired around environmental issues including transportation, healthy food, green building, and recycling. Featured speakers include Ocean Robbins and Kevin Danaher. Free Valet Bike Parking provided
For more information call 456-3469 Ext 2# or visit http://www.MarinEarthDay.org


# ART ASSIMILATION DAY!
A Benefit for BORG2 http://www.borg2.org
ART CLASSES - MUTANT VEHICLES - GROUP ART-MAKING -BBQ - RAFFLE
Sun. April 24 11am-end
Location: Bay Area Motor Club - http://www.bayareamotorclub.com
1598 Custer Ave @ Rankin / South of Cesar Chavez, West of 3rd St. SF
Full Event Details: http://www.borg2.org/artassimilation.php3


# CONCERT ON SUNDAY with MICHAEL FRANTI & FRIENDS (including Lynne Stewart, NY human rights attorney facing a 35 year prison term, Robert Bryan, Mumia's attorney, and many others)!  This is being sponsored by Free Mumia, National Lawyers Guild-SF Chapter, and Vanguard Foundation. More details below:
April 24 (Sun). Michael Franti Concert to FREE MUMIA 2pm, Mission High, 18th & Dolores, SF.
($20; $15 seniors & students) More info http://www.freemumia.org


# 4-24 5 PM modernlove. presents: playschool a play party primer
a FREE afternoon workshop,
hosted by Erique Fantastique, Sadie Lune, and Melissa Gira
whether you're gearing up for your virgin sex party or are an experienced player, join us for a playful, relaxed exploration of ethical social-sexual dynamics!
INCLUDING!
* safer sex negotiations
* erotic spatial relations
(how to pick someone(s) up!)
* respectful leering for sensitive voyeurs
* exhibitionism for the shy
* navigating complex relationships
(not just your own!)
* how to top (and bottom, and...) with an audience
(bdsm beyond the at-home dungeon)
and of course --
* how to get it on (or, not), and
* the graceful exit & the morning after
Sunday, April 24th, 5 to 6:30pm
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 11th Street (at Harrison), #303 to buzz in
modernlove. is a safer sex, play-driven, multigendered community of
polysexual, perv-friendly, queer-positive, radical pleasure activists.
we are modern lovers under 35 (and our guests of any adult age).
FMI: http://www.sexandculture.org
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/2b9ae34c-18f3-4a04-86d6-8fddd8277e7c



Mon. April 25

# Mon. April 25, 2005, 11 a.m. - 12 noon Corporate Globalization:
Michael Greger, M.D. Trading Away Our Right to Protect Animals
Ocean Avenue Campus City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Street Conlan Hall, Room E - 101



# "Stopping Cancer Before It Starts." April 25, free
Dr. Michael Greger will be speaking for SFVS on Monday evening, April
25, 2005 on "Stopping Cancer Before It Starts." He will be speaking at
3600 Geary, at 7:30 p.m. He needs an LCD monitor or projector
(equipment that can be plugged into his laptop in order to project pictures on a screen). Does
anyone out there have an LCD that he could use that evening? If so, please e-mail Nancy Loewen at
nloewen [at] ioaging.org to let her know. Thank you so very much. This will help enormously.
http://www.bayareaveg.org
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SFVeg/
http://www.vegdining.com
http://www.sfvs.org
Living Foods: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SFLivingFoods/
due to my high amount of emails, I am unable to answer everyone's emails on vegetarian questions.



# Mon, Apr 25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arcadia 2005: Artists Celebrate Trees
http://SomArtsk.org Gallery 934 Brannan @ 8th St.
http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php



# PROTEST RALLY! CHEVRON TEXACO ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 7:00am - 10:30am
COME AND EXPOSE THE REAL COST OF OIL AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD. STOP
ALL WARS FOR OIL.


# *PLEASE POST, SHARE WITH OTHERS, HELP US ORGANIZE, AND JOIN US!
chevroncampaign [at] riseup.net (sorry, no web site yet)

PROTEST RALLY! CHEVRON TEXACO
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 7:00am - 10:30am

COME AND EXPOSE THE REAL COST OF OIL AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD. STOP
ALL WARS FOR OIL.

*
COME *Support *Ecuadorian Indigenous Activists Attending the Shareholder
Meeting to Demand $6 billion in Compensation for ChevronTexaco's
Destruction of Their Homes, Lives and Livelihood!

COME *Support* Peace Activists Exposing ChevronTexaco's War Profiteering
in Iraq!

COME *Support *The Soldiers Who Do Not Want to Die or Kill For Chevron's
Bottom Line!

COME *Support* Richmond Community Members Fighting ChevronTexaco's Toxic
Pollution of Their Homes, Lives and Livelihoods!

COME *Support* Environmentalists Opposing ChevronTexaco's Intentions of
Drilling in the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve!

COME and JOIN the Protest Rally in Support of Alternatives to Oil and Oil
Addiction! In Opposition to Corporate Greed and Wars for Oil
Wherever they Are Fought!

Rally! Begins at 7:00am
Shareholders Arrive 7:00am - 8:00am
Shareholder Meeting: 8:00am - 10:00am
Report Back from Ecuadorian Indigenous Leaders Attending Meeting: 10:00am
Rally While Shareholders Depart!

We want the shareholders to hear from the Ecuadorian Indigenous
leaders who have traveled a great distance to speak truth to power. We are
therefore eager for the Shareholders to be able to attend the meeting and
for the meeting to take place.

ChevronTexaco's World Headquarters:
6001 Bollinger Canyon Rd (at Sunset, immediately East of Hwy 680)
San Ramon (Walnut Creek BART)
We Are Going to Make Shuttle Arrangements from BART and Will Also
Coordinate Car Pools – more details as they emerge – Directions Below

We are a group of bay area residents who want to join with you to stop
ChevronTexaco's war profiteering and their criminal environmental, social
and political acts wherever and whenever they occur. We
support communities in on-going struggle against ChevronTexaco. We will
stop all wars for oil. Please join us!

Want to help us organize this event? Wanto to learn More? Have questions?
Have suggestions? Please E-mail us at chevroncampaign [at] riseup.net

For more info. on campaigns against ChevronTexaco and more, visit:
http://www.amazonwatch.org <http://www.amazonwatch.org>,
http://www.stratsolve.net/West/West_home
<http://www.stratsolve.net/West/West_home> ,
http://www.amnestyusa.org <http://www.amnestyusa.org>,
http://www.seen.org<http://www.seen.org>,
http://www.globalpolicy.org <http://www.globalpolicy.org>
(these are just groups we like, we did not ask them to endorse this flyer)

*WAR ON IRAQ*
"Iraq possesses huge reserves of oil and gas – reserves I'd love
Chevron to have access to."
- Chevron CEO Kenneth T. Derr, San Francisco, 1988.

"So I think this is very promising to the American investors and to
American enterprise, certainly to oil companies."
- Bush-Backed Iraqi Vice President and former Finance Minister Abdel Mahdi
on
plans for a new law to privatize Iraq's oil, and open it to foreign
ownership, December 2004.

ChevronTexaco has profited from Iraq's oil for a decade. It sold
Iraqi oil under the UN's Oil-for-Food Program and it was the first oil
company to sell Iraq's oil after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It refines
that oil in Richmond. ChevronTexaco's Iraqi war profits, plus its
unprecedented profits from the increased price of oil due to the war, made
2004 the most profitable year in ChevronTexaco's 125-year
history.

*OUR SONS, DAUGHTERS, HUSBANDS, WIVES AND FRIENDS SHOULD NOT DIE OR KILL
FOR CHEVRONTEXACO'S BOTTOM LINE
*
ChevronTexaco's 2004 net income was more than $13 billion, compared to $7
billion in 2003. ChevronTexaco's biggest worry? What to do with all its
excess cash. The answer? Pass the savings on to consumers in the form of
reduced gas prices? NO. Demand that the Bush
Administration end a war to expand U.S. access to oil? NO.
ChevronTexaco – like the other world oil companies, is hording the cash,
putting it into cash reserves for a rainy day and expanding
their global empire by acquiring new companies – like their recent
purchase of oil giant Unocal. The people are fighting back to oppose war
for oil and you can join us on Wednesday, April 27!

*WAR ON ECUADOR
*Between 1971 and 1991, Texaco extracted more than 1.5 billion barrels of
oil from the Ecuadorian Amazon, devastating one of the most
biologically fragile places on earth by destroying rainforests and
creating m