SF events 8.12

eco

Childhood cancers linked to pollution, claims study
http://news.scotsman.com/print.cfm?id=1761712005

Massive marine die-off along Florida's west coast
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2005/8/10/112685.html

Demanding Freedom From Oil http://ran.org

Warming hits 'tipping point': Siberia feels the heat
http://www.fromthewilderness.com

Warming hits 'tipping point' as permafrost in western Siberia thaws
Thaw will speed warming
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,12374,1546849,00.html>
Special report: climate change
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/0,12374,782494,00.html>

Peak Oil Crisis: The Real Energy Bill
http://www.fcnp.com/522/peakoil.htm

police state

http://aclu.org Urge Congress to Block Misguided Air Travel Proposal

Election Fraud Continues in the US http://www.projectcensored.org
http://www.projectcensored.org/newsflash/voter_fraud.html

Vermont's secession from the Union:
If you're interested in Vermont's push, they've got a Yahoo group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vermontrepublic or simpler still:
vermontrepublic-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com

Second Vermont Republic holds October Convention on Vermont Secession
discussed in WA/OR/CA secession group: (known as Pacific Cascadia Bioregion)
Cascadian_Bioregionalism-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com

Sun Myung Moon - Protected by U.S. Troops in Paraguay
http://www.waynemadsenreport.com

Support Cindy Sheehan!! http://www.crawfordpeacehouse.org/index.html

Crawford's "Camp Casey" Still Growing http://www.truthout.org
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/081205I.shtml

Jodie Evans of Code Pink, Live from Crawford, Texas
http://truthout.org/cindy.shtml

President Bush Ditches Mother of Slain Soldier
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/081205A.shtml
Sheehan said that she would remain in Crawford for the whole month, if need be.

UK PRESS: "US STAGED 9/11"
http://www.financialoutrage.org.uk/911_mainstream_media.htm


summer festivals:

http://rotr.com Reggae on the River, Frenchs Camp Piercy, CA: August 5th-7th

Aug 5 & 6 is Hornings Hideout String Cheese, Lorin, Casbah Tea House!
http://www.stringcheeseincident.com/news.bot.hornings.htm

http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com Nelson BC Canada: August 11-15 Lorin

http://Solfest.org Hopland, CA: August 20th & 21st

http://BurningMan.com Black Rock City, NV: August 29th – Sept 5th

http://Earthdance.org , Laytonville, CA: Sept 16th-19th

http://Bioneers.org , San Rafael, CA: October 14th-16th

http://greenfestivals.com Nov. 5-6 Brannan @ 8th St. SF

autonomous mutant festival, an annual free non-commercial gathering for the healthy evolution of life culture, encouraging individual and group autonomy, celebrating independent art and culture, exploring diy technologies and encouraging a harmonious relationship with the earth.

festival dates:
august 5th-15th, 2005.
new moon is friday, august 5th.

amf2005 is in the Gilford Pinchot Nat'l Forest in southwestern washington.

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS!

or call: --> 1.800.486.6862 1.800.HUM.NUMB
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hopefully this will get fixed very soon.]

amf2006 is likely to occur somewhere in the pacific northwest. previous festivals have occured in late july to mid august and have been in Northern California, Oregon and Southern Washington.
proposed dates: august 8th-16th, 2006 full moon on wednesday august 9th
http://www.mutantfest.org/



Fri Aug 12

Fun Friday events:

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# hmmmm, really sparse media on this one... Bring A BIG SIGN!
Rally to support Cindy Sheehan! - Friday, Powell and Market, 5 PM
Emergency rally in support of Cindy Sheehan
U.S. Troops Out of Iraq Now! Friday, August 12 at 5 PM
Powell Street BART (Powell and Market Streets), San Francisco

Last week, Gold Star Families for Peace co-founder Cindy Sheehan traveled to
Crawford, Texas to pay a visit to George Bush at his vacation ranch. Cindy’s
son Casey was killed in action in Iraq on April 4th, 2004. Cindy is
currently camped on the side of a road a few miles from the ranch and plans
to stay until Bush "tells me why my son died in Iraq. I’ve got the whole
month of August off, and so does he." Cindy has been informed that on
Thursday, she and her companions will be arrested if they do not leave, as
they would reportedly be considered a "national security threat" as Rice and
Rumsfeld plan to visit the ranch on Friday.

Support Cindy! http://www.meetwithcindy.org



# MEDIA RELEASE
Resisting Empire through Cooperative Solutions:
Talks at the Sebastopol Community Center

Don Paul, one of the most acclaimed authors about the September, 11, 2001 'Attack on America', reads from his sweeping, new, book-length essay, To Prevent the Next " '911' " / Abandoning the 'New World Order' ... , on Friday evening, August 12, at the Sebastopol Community Center.

Mark Comings, a physicist once associated with We, the People in Oakland, California and with UC-Berkeley's Lawrence
Laboratory, will speak on solar power, wind power, and more
exotic sources of affordable, renewable energy.

Don Paul's earlier books include " ' 9/11 ' "/ Facing Our Fascist State from 2002 ('This book is an incredibly courageous, revealing blockbuster'--Yuri Kochiyama) and two that he co-authored with http://www.wtc7.net-creator Jim Hoffman,
" '9/11' " / Great Crimes, A Greater Cover-up from 2003 ('The booklet is the most concise, readable and credible piece I have read on the unanswered questions of 9/11'--Richard Heinberg) and Waking Up from Our Nightmare from 2004 ('Don Paul and Jim Hoffman do the public a great service by graphically exposing some of the lies regarding the 9/11/01 crimes in New York City, and then proposing alternatives to the system that perpetrates such crimes and lies'--Kevin Danaher). He's also the author of four books of poems, a book of essays, and the novel Good Intentions. More information is available at
http://www.wireonfire.com/donpaul
To Prevent the Next " '9/11' " ... surveys three years of frauds by the U. S. Government to justify or sustain wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It then traces more than 230 years of conspiracies by European financiers to defeat economic independence, democracy and racial justice in the U. S. It argues that the 'War on Terror' is yet another maneuver for a 'New World Order' that can only bring more of global bloodshed and repression. Finally, it calls on the public to resist threats of 'the next terrorist attack' (Dick Cheney) by engaging in cooperative solutions that are already working in this nation and around the world.

What: 'Resisting Empire through Cooperative Solutions'
Talks by Don Paul and Mark Comings, followed by Public Discussion
Where--Sebastopol Community Center, 290 Morris Street
When--Friday, August 12, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Price-- $5-15 (admission-price of at least $10 will also purchase a copy

of To Prevent the Next " '9/11' " ... )

911 - inside job. Demand investigation!
http://www.wtc7.net - http://www.physics911.org - http://www.911-strike.com
http://www.oilempire.us - http://www.dieoff.org - http://www.peakoil.net
http://bombsinsidewtc.dk - http://www.911review.com
http://911research.wtc7.net/talks/towers/index.html
http://www.globalresearch.ca - http://www.cooperativeresearch.org
http://www.911review.com/index.html
http://www.911review.com/911review/index.html


# 8/12: Peace and Pizza : 9/11 Truth (hayward / castro valley)
Peace and Pizza” Free Showing of “The GREAT CONSPIRACY: The 9/11 NEWS SPECIAL YOU NEVER SAW”. Friday, August 12th, 7-9pm @ Straw Hat Pizza in Castro Valley. In “The Great Conspiracy” a few of the many anomalies of 9/11 are explored in some depth: Why didn’t a single military jet intercept until it was too late? What can explain Bush’s actions (reading ‘My Pet Goat”) and inaction (continuing to read ‘My Pet Goat’) on 9/11. Etc. Free event. All are welcome. Straw Hat Pizza is in the Village Shopping Center off of Castro Valley Blvd. Peace and Pizza is a monthly Community Event on the second Friday of every month showing movies you won’t see on corporate TV. Come for pizza, a movie and good discussion and company. Co-sponsored by the South Alameda County Peace and Justice Coalition and Code Pink Hayward. For more information, please call John Bass @ 510-432-9493 http://www.craigslist.org/eve/83879601.html
9-11 : Reichstag Fire of the Fourth Reich (USA) (Hitlers's enabling act copied as Bush's enabling act)


# Just Deserts: Images from Black Rock City, 1999 - 2004
Show hangs all of August; Opening Reception Friday, August 12
7:00 - 10:00 pm Reception is free; other events at venue are sliding scale
A collection of Burning Man photography by Mike Woolson. Mike has been shooting at Burning Man, both for himself and the BORG archives, since 1999. This show hangs all month at Epic Arts, a grassroots nonprofit devoted to providing local artists and performers with a forum and venue.
The opening reception, Friday August 12, will feature guitar serenades by the astonishing Joe Rut (a musical fixture atop Camp Carp for several years now), and some pieces by familiar playa artists. Bring some art, wear clothes that smell of sunblock and sweat, enjoy a sweet little taste of Burning Man without the heat, dust, and thousands of screaming yahoos playing techno music. Spread the word. mike [at] jumbobrain.com
http://www.jumbobrain.com/burningman http://www.epicarts.org
Epic Arts Teahouse 1923 Ashby @ Shattuck Berkeley 510.644.2204
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/0ce7d315-d67c-470f-8212-e56b216e5445?nextpage=http%3A%2F%2Fsanfrancisco.tribe.net%2Fhome%3Fr%3D10535&r=10535


# (SF) AUGUST 12th SCREWUP: Discussion on Public Sex/Play Fri Aug 12 7:00 PM
screwup: BDSM for trannies, genderqueers and their friends, presents...

**Putting It Out There**
-a guided discussion on public sex including stories, tips, & pointers-

Friday, August 12, 2005 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
New College of California in San Francisco http://newcollege.edu
Room #11A 766 Valencia Street (between 18th &19th)

Do you have a particularly hot or funny or insightful or embarrassing story to share about public sex? This IS the time to kiss and tell!

some of the the things we'll touch on in the discussion may be:

How do we define public sex? Where are some good spots around the SF area? What if you get caught? (Caught by whom? What are your legal rights?) Are there additional issues (concerns or pleasures) for trannies and/or genderqueers? How do you negotiate with a stranger for sex in public? We'll also be sharing tips for making your public sex experience most enjoyable.

screwup is for trannies, queers, and our friends. This event is open to all genders and will be held in Room #11A at the New College of California. Folks sometimes go out for coffee or food afterwards, so come prepared...

$0-5 donation will be accepted to cover the cost of supplies and flyers. The New College of California is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral bathrooms!

For more info about screwup see http://www.screwup.info

Please contact screwup [at] screwup.info if you'd like us to arrange for an ASL interpreter, to get involved, make suggestions or with any other requests.

Directions to the New College of California:
The MUNI BUS LINES 14, 22, 26, 33, and 49 all run within a few blocks of the New College of California many run within 1 block. Also, BART runs within 3 blocks (exit at 16th and Mission Streets in SF).
Please use public transportation - parking near the New College of California is not easy.
If you do drive, please be considerate of the New College of California' neighbors and do not block driveways or park in blue or white zones.
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# Xeno: Back By Popular Demand! Fri Aug 12 8:30 PM 2 more weekends!
XENO presents: A Handful of Dust Fridays & Saturdays, August 12th - 20th, 2005
Doors at 8:30pm - Show at 9:00pm $15 - $20 FOUR NIGHTS ONLY
Dance, music, humor, strange characters, circus arts & dreamy visuals combine to convey the experiences of a soul bound for the material world. The 7 performers of Xeno draw on the force of their nine years together to bring you a poetic look at a spirit's basic training. Xenodrome
1320 Potrero Street (between 25th St. and Ceasar Chavez)
415-285-9366 http://www.xenodrome.com
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/9903e3c4-36f4-4705-bb85-384f77690579?r=10535


# HIPHOP4CHANGE AUG 12 9PM- 2AM $5 Guest List- $10 Door- ladies FREE b4 11

HIPHOP4CHANGE features renowned Bay Area hip-hop acts: The Scojourners, Mint Rock, Big Shawn, and headliner Equipto. DJs Halo and Chicken Scratch of Distortion2Static will keep the party going with hot hip-hop dance tracks. Party-goers can also appreciate the work of Bay Area artists on exhibit while they dance the night away.

Kamay at Puso, a grassroots non-profit organization, joins forces with the Bay Area's hottest hip-hop acts, DJs, and artists to bring you HIPHOP4CHANGE, a collaboration of creative and humanitarian efforts to raise money and awareness for global change.

HIPHOP4CHANGE will raise money for the aid of children in the Philippines who suffer from the effects of toxic waste pollution in their water supply. These children from low-income families are victims of conditions such as congenital heart disease, leukemia, and cerebral palsy. The Pilipino American non-profit Kamay at Puso provides much needed medical attention for these children and their families, while spreading awareness in the US of their plight in the Philippines.

Studio Z 314 11th St (at Folsom) SF


# The ECC w/Stinkmitt, Nicky Click, and PantsPantsPants

WHEN: Friday, 12-Aug-05, 9pm 'til very, very late (ECC at 9pm or soon thereafter)

WHERE: Liminal, 2000 Myrtle St. (at West Grand St.), Oakland CA

HOW MUCH: $7 donation ...and...

WHAT: The ECC w/Chub, Gooferman, and DJs

WHEN: Friday, 12-Aug-05, 9pm 'til very, very late (ECC after midnight)

WHERE: arspace, 1286 Folsom St. (at 9th), San Francisco CA

HOW MUCH: $10 donation
Gooferman http://gooferman.com/
Chub http://www.chub.com/
Stinkmitt http://www.stinkmitt.com/
Nicky Click http://www.myspace.com/nickyclick
PantsPantsPants http://www.pantspantspants.biz/


# NASA - The 2005 Perseid Meteor Shower Aug 12
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/22jul_perseids2005.htm



# August 12-14 8th Annual Coho Confab Ancient Redwoods
Salmonid Restoration Federation and the Trees Foundation will sponsor the 8th annual Coho Confab August 12-14, 2005 at the Wolf Creek Education Center in Redwood National Park in Humboldt County. The Confab is a symposium to explore watershed restoration and learn techniques to enhance recovery of salmon and steelhead. The Confab brings together community members, landowners, activists, scientists, and restoration ecologists for a weekend of innovative skills-building workshops, tours of restoration projects, community networking, and fun.
The Confab costs $80-100 which includes all workshops, food, and lodging. To learn
more about this year’s Confab or to inquire about work trade opportunities, please visit
http://www.calsalmon.org or call SRF at (707) 923-7501. Or contact Trees Foundation at
http://www.treesfoundation.org or call Trees at (707) 923-4377. You can register online.
Early registration is encouraged to reserve a cabin.


# http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com Nelson BC Canada: August 11-15
Lorin plays mainstage 12:30-2:30 Saturday night and the
Ewok Stage 12:00-2:00 Sunday night.... (sundaze the
best night of the party every year) but it rages on
frday...alll types of music:
acoustic, bands, electronic, jam, dub, reggae, breaks,
bass, hip hop, house, trance, DnB, downtempo, ethnic,
glitch, IDM, ambient, vocal, puppets, etc... http://bassnectar.net


# Fri-Sun Aug 12-14 Alex from Alcyone DJ set at Shambhala Festival, BC (very TBC!)


# PERSEIDS CAMP OUT August 12-13
Perseids Meteor Shower Camp Out - Black Rock Desert
Join Will Roger and the Friends of Black Rock/High Rock for a weekend campout & membership drive.
Learn how you can help preserve and manage one of Nevada's crown jewels.
Telescopes, refreshments, snacks and stories will be provided.
Cost: Members: free
Non-members: $25 and become a member
Deadline to register: August 10
More information or to join: <willroger1 [at] sbcglobal.net>
http://www.blackrockfriends.org



Sat Aug 13

# Sat Aug 13 9am-noon Gopher Gardening at Ocean Beach

Join the San Francisco Wildlife Protection Project, a joint effort by
IDA and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, to create a
wildlife "sanctuary" along the Great Highway. By landscaping the area
according to the Parks Department's specifications, volunteers create
a habitat for native gophers and prevent them from being trapped and
killed. This is an ongoing monthly effort, and usually takes place on
the first Saturday of each month.

What: Gopher Gardening
When: Saturday, August 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (note that this
event will take place on the 2nd Saturday of the month in August and
September rather than the 1st Saturday of the month)
Where: Corner of the Great Highway and Wawona Street, San Francisco,
at the small brick Recreation and Park maintenance building. Click
here http://tinyurl.com/4hnh2 for directions to this event.

For more information, please contact Kevin Connelly at (415) 388-9641,
ext. 226 or kevin [at] idausa.org http://idausa.org

To subscribe to Bay Area Animal Rights Network please send blank email
to: baarn-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# Women Festival - Aug 13 keynote Speaker Kali Ma and the OT Community for
an amazing day! 15 vendors, 11 speakers, healthy food, live music and dancing
FREE if you RSVP by Friday! http://www.onetastesf.com/womens_festival.htm


# Women's Festival Sat Aug 13 11AM One Taste Urban Retreat Center
1074 Folsom @ 7th St. 94103 415-503-1100 http://www.onetastesf.com
11am - 7pm After Party 7-9pm Women, Men & Children Welcome!
FREE w/ RSVP, $2 at the door
Meet women leaders, healers and coaches, hear them speak, find out about the organizations they founded, eat healthy vegetarian food, dance, listen to live music, shop and more!
Keynote Speaker: Kali Ma of Tantric Yoga International
Kali Ma will share a teaching on Exalted, Enlightened and Empowered Women & Female Deities of the Tantric Siddha Dharma, Buddhism and Shaivism.
Presenters & Booths:
Movement & Spirit Healing
The InSight Institute
Tantric Yoga International
Yogi Times Magazine
Bay Area Business Women's Magazine
Authentic Living Press
Calm Transformation
Dana Levitt Designs
Embodying Art
Living Foods with Mahendra
Heart Reiki
Cleansing Diets & Nutrition with Barbara
We are currently still booking speakers and booths. If you are interested in having a booth at this festival, please call (415) 503-1100 or email allyson [at] onetastesf.com. Kali Ma: Keynote:
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)'( Comfort & Joy Build Party ---> This Saturday, 8/13 11:00 AM
Oregon Street and Sacramento St Berkeley, CA 94703 415-430-7327
http://www.klodhopper.com/joy
Comfort & Joy is a queer art camp that hosts restorative, relaxing, and celebratory social events. We have several art installations and lots of fun people - find out more at http://www.klodhopper.com/joy

Next Saturday, August 13th @ 11am Comfort & Joy is having another work party, where we hope to get the following list of tasks completed. We are accepting new members, and encourage folks looking for a camp to join to volunteer at this Saturday's build party to see if Comfort & Joy is the right camp for you. Location, directions & contact info is at the end of this message.

For more info about Comfort & Joy, feel free to ring me @ 415.430.7327.

See y'all on the playa! :) Kitten BUILD PARTY TASKS:

- test build the siesta dome
- cut a pattern from the giant Aluminet bolt to cover the siesta dome
- stitch above pattern together & test it
- test build the Afterglow dome
- check the status of the Afterglow exterior shell, ID repairs needed
- paint the shower & flagpole pyramids
- pull down C&J camp supplies from Fuzzy's attic, pack in bins & label
- anything else we remember or can get to!
**************************

AFTERGLOW & DOME TEST BUILD DAY
11am, Saturday, August 13th

Hosted by Fuzzy @ 1549 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703
Fuzzy phone: (510) 915-2572

We'll be meeting at Fuzzy's and then heading to a park to build domes!

BART directions:
- From the Ashby station, take the exit on the right after the turnstiles.
- Go through the parking lot and take a right on Martin Luther King Dr
- Cross Ashby Avenue & continue on MLK drive.
- Take the first left after the Tennis courts (this is Oregon St)
- Walk 5-6 blocks & pass through a traffic circle
- 1549 Orgeon is a two-story wooden house on the right

Driving Directions from SF:
- Head towards 80E & take the Ashby Exit (after IKEA)
- On the exit ramp, bear left (not right) toward Ashby Ave
- Pass Urban Ore on your right & go several blocks
- take a left on Sacramento St & go a few blocks
- take a right on Oregon ST
- 1549 Oregon will be on your left.
_________________
:: Comfort & Joy
http://www.klodhopper.com/joy
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# 8.13 noon Weekly KFC demo in San Francisco this Saturday
Gail Camhi will be leading protesters as they hold signs that list the offenses KFC is responsible for. These weekly demos are a VERY important part of our campaign to improve animal welfare standards that corporations require of their suppliers. Every time you attend one of these demos, you are helping to ensure that life improves for billions of animals all over the country. Please take an hour out of your Saturday and help Gail and the other regulars out.
Saturday, August 13 12 Noon KFC: Geary Blvd. and 6th Ave. San Francisco, CA
Leaflets, posters, and stickers needed for the demo will be provided.


# KFC Feed-In August 13 Noon KFC, 6035 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Info: Outside fast food establishment, join advocates as they serve free
vegetarian food and expose KFC's inhumane treatment of chickens.
http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org


# Downhill Thrill: Slip N' Slide in Alamo Sq park Sat Aug 13 12:00 PM
Come join us for the 2nd annual Downhill Thrill!
Super-Sized Slip N' Slide for all you young-at-heart folks.
This year's track features dual 50ft long lanes in a "V" shaped design, for easy racing.
Suitable sliding costumes highly encouraged.
Judges will be on hand--points will definately be awarded on style.
The Mobile Mirage will be serving 'special' refreshments.
Mechanic Hector recommends bringing your Burn bike for a check up.
Spingerella will be on hand to outfit & entertain the curious with her Funktionally Fabulous attire.
Music, of course. So bring yer Fringe & favourite friend as well!
When: High Noon - Sat, Aug 13th Where: Alamo Square What: Fun


)'( MAKE MASKS IN SF, AUG 13 1 pm The House of Masks
Location: David Dworman's house
642 5th Avenue (2 blocks north of Golden Gate Park),
Sat Aug 13, 1:00 PM - 7:00 614-638-7774 (cell)
The House of Masks is have an PRE - Burning Man MASK making Party/BBQ. We need help creating MASKS OF OUR ID to decorate the Funhouse -- a crazy maze of rooms below the Man. http://burningman.com

These masks will be hung at the Funhouse during the event and returned to you on the playa in time for the Mask Parade on Friday evening before the burn. We will supply all the arts & craft needs for making, creating, masks that represent your Id!! There will be plaster of paris for customized masks, paper mache mask, plastic masks, paints, fabric and a whole lot more.

This will also be an afternoon BBQ. We will supply the basics - burger, dogs, drinks. Bring what ever you like to add to our buffet/grill. For additional information contact: jeff [at] carn.org
http://burningman.com )'(


# Raging Grannies Organize "Huge" Street Theater Event for Union Square
08/09/2005THIS SATURDAY, GRANNIES WILL PERFORM SPOOF OF GOVERNATOR FOR SPYING ON THEM
"The biggest political street theater ever west of the Mississippi" is scheduled to take place in Union Square at 2:30pm on Saturday August 13th. Raging Grannies from throughout California and the US will be joined by the recently released Tuscon Raging Grannies, the Ronald Reagan Home for the Criminally Insane, and others for street theater to say "No More Torture!" There will be a sing along, free home-made cookies, and more. This street theater event is being held in solidarity with Amnesty International's campaign against torture. Street theater info
Read more on Indybay's Anti-War News Page http://indybay.org/antiwar/


# http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/ade27455-e0b1-4b84-869b-b8382f08ca7f
PSYCH-OUT SALE a burning man trunk show
featuring clothing and accessories for women and men by local designers:
DOMINI ESTAR JR RAVEN DESIGNS
MIRANDA CAROLIGNE MIRANDA FAE MISS VELVET CREAM TINC
saturday august 13 3 to 7 pm in the tin can
590 shotwell at 20th between s. vanness + folsom
http://www.underconstructionproject.net
CASH + CHECKS + BARTER ONLY, PLEASE
FAIR TRADE ECONOMIES SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY


# Sat Aug 13 Good Vibrations comes to CSC to celebrate Anal Sex Month! Details are still being finalized for this event but it will include anal sex experts and video... if we're lucky, Nina Hartley will be available to join us! Mark your calendar!
http://centerforsexandculture.org


# SF Bay Area Independent Media Center's newspaper, Fault Lines, Shakes the Bay- Saturday August 13!
Celebrate one year of making independent media with the Bay Area's best radical community newspaper- Fault Lines!
The Fault Lines collective invites you to the ABCO art space in West Oakland on August 13th for a night filled with music, fun, delicious drinks and dancing. Make sure you bring your friends- this party is NOT to be missed!
Our eclectic birthday jam promises to shake the bay (and your booty) with local rockers GHENGIS KHAN, tongue-in-cheek punks INSTANT ASSHOLE, plus off-the-hinges live hip-hop from The AWAKE CLIQUE, MEGABUSIVE and down-tempo beats and vocals provided by SF's MS. BROWN. Even Fault Lines staffers themselves will DJ naughty house and techno beatz into the A.M. to keep the dance floor going.
Best of all, while you are having the time of your life, you will also be helping Fault Lines. Your support at this event will help Fault Lines continue to print alternative news and viewpoints from the SF bay and around the world, and ensure that everybody, from amateurs to pros, can make media!
Head over to the ABCo artspace in West Oakland for live music, dancing & a full bar. $3-$10, sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. 3135 Filbert St, one block west of San Pablo & 32nd streets. Doors at 8 p.m.
http:///http://www.indybay.org/faultlines



# ANON SALON shines the LIGHT O' LOVE
(A Love Parade benefit ... help support Anon's Float)
Saturday, August 13, 2005
A pre-burn midsummer's night dream!
@ ANON GALLERY 285 9th St.(@ Folsom) SF
9:30- late Suggestive Donations:
$10 b4 10:45/ After $15 brilliant, $20 overly muted
http://www.anonsalon.com/aug05
Featuring
O - LUMINOUS O' CITY
LAZY SLAVE (Dustfish)
vs. TAL M KLEIN & CHARDMO (EZLuv)
ADNAN (Lush)
vs. LAIRD (Get YER Freak ON!)
MISS BLU (End Up)
vs. LITTLE JOHN (Raindance)
FASHANON DANCERS
O - GLISTENING HIP O' DROME
KID (DAVID ALLEN)
ALCYONE/ ELECTRO-SOUL DUO <• link>
TIM BARSKY/ BRIGHT RIVER BEATBOXING <• link>
O - THE REVOLVING PAN O' PTICON
FELIX IN WONDERLAND - VISUAL DIALOGUES / RICHARD FELIX
T-CONSTRUCTION/ BRING YR 4-GOTTEN T-SHIRTS
4 ARTFUL RE-SOULING / MIRANDA CAROLIGNE
VIDEO IILLUM O' NATIONS / KAIA JACOBI
MICHAEL'S BM BLINKY LIGHT SALE AWAY!•
DEE DEE RUSSELL/ LOVE SHACK
LIGHTN' WIRE STAR GARDEN ROOFTOP & MORE...
http://www.anonsalon.com/aug05


# Love Benefit Sat Aug 13 Love is the Pulse of Spirit
Opel and Qool will be doing a float together at Love Parade 2005. NICE! This is an expensive endeavor and we're hoping for some support to make it the sickest, phattest, most bombastically beautiful float we can put together. Our float line up for Love Parade will include:
Lee Coombs, Hyper, Mylo, Jondi & Spesh, Syd Gris, Hoj, Melyss, Jive, and more tba.
So here's where YOU come in. Please come to Paradise Lounge to have some fun and contribute to the cause!
With:
Jerry Bonham (SAW Recordings)
Jondi & Spesh (Qool / Looq Records)
Smoove (Space Cowboys)
Dirtyhertz (Looq / Pangea)
Syd Gris (Opel / Opulent Temple)
Momu (Bedrock / Looq)
Hoj (Opel / djhoj.com)
Melyss (Opel / Sister SF)
Jive (Garage Mahal)
Mark Kate (Silence Fiction)
+ more tba
Only $10 all night.
100% of proceeds makes our float happen.
We didn't do a flyer, so word of mouth is the request.
Paradise Lounge
1501 Folsom St. @ 11th
10pm-4am
I know it's close to BM, but you can do it.
I know it's Paradise Lounge, but have nbo fear, the 11th St. blues have never touched us there, come see and find out.
More deets!
http://www.opelproductions.com
http://www.qoolsf.com
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/3265a3a8-09b9-4bc4-8a89-7ee330f60d9a?r=10535



# Nihonmachi Street Fair, August 13 & 14 2005, San Francisco CA
Saturday, August 13, 2005 - Sunday, August 14, 2005 11:00 AM - 6pm
Saturday and Sunday, August 13th & 14th 2005, 11:00am - 6:00pm in San
Francisco's Japantown. Located on Post Street between Laguna and
Fillmore Streets.
The Nihonmachi Street Fair is a celebration of the many diverse Asian
and Pacific American communities here in the Bay Area. It is a place
where one can taste and learn about the various cultures. This year
the Nihonmachi Street Fair welcomes new as well as returning perfomers
to our stage. Make sure you grab a seat in front of the stage to
witness live Asian, Pacifici Islander as well as long time Street Fair
entertainers perform!
http://www.nihonmachistreetfair.org
Please visit the "Escolta Fine Arts" vendors booth at the 2005
Nihonmachi Street Fair!!!!!
Artists: Kim Taylor Reece * Leo Hone * Garry Hostallero * McCormick *
Caroline R. Young * Barry Chall * Renee Dickerson. Escolta Fine Arts,
The finest in Hawaiian, Polynesian & Asian fine art.
http://www.EscoltaFineArts.com
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/c58365cc-5382-480e-922d-b8b863566bb5?r=10535



Sun Aug 14

# Sun Aug 14, 9:30a.m. - 6:30p.m. One-Day Raw Vegan Workshop
Drs. Rick and Karin Dina of Vitality Health Center of Marin will hold their monthly one day raw vegan workshop on Sunday, August 14 from 9:30AM - to 6:30PM in San Rafael. This is a fun and informative day learning how to maximize your vitality by incorporating more raw and living foods into your diet.
This "investment in your health" is only $99. For more information, contact Dr. Rick Dina at 415-472-7070.


# Defend Women's Rights! 8/14/05 3:00-5:00pm Free, but donations are welcome.

Bay Area Coalition for Our Reproductive Rights invites you to...

Defend Women's Rights! Sunday, August 14th at 3pm Women's Building, SF

Come to this planning meeting to get involved with
BACORR in a variety of activites to build the movement
and defend our rights, such as building a possible
rally and march regarding Roe v. Wade and the Supreme
Court, clinic defense to keep abortion safe and legal,
a women's rights conference in the fall, street
theatre actions and more.

There is an immediate urgency to defend women's
rights. We need to build a movement with a strong
response to attacks on our rights--to
be at the abortion clinics to keep them open and safe;
to tell Congess that if they will not filibuster
right-wing nominations to the courts, we will on the
streets; to confront the right wherever they rear
their heads; to debate and discuss strategy and tactics
to move our struggle forward.

Some of the issues that make this meeting so important:

**John Roberts' confirmation to the Supreme Court
seems inevitable--many Democrats, including Sen. Diane
Feinstein, have said they will not filibuster, despite
the fact that he has continuously lobbied to overturn
Roe v. Wade.

**Conservatives are forcing Proposition 73, the
Parental Notification Initiative (PNI), that approximates
an invasive parental consent law, to be on the ballot in
either November or the early spring (if the Special
Election in November fails) in California.

**This past month, the Crusade for Life has felt
emboldened enough to travel the state of California
harassing women outside abortion clinics. "Walk For
Life" plans to have another march in San Francisco
in January of 2006.

**Nearly 90% of counties in the US have no access to
abortion providers. Access to any contraception at
all is under further attack: the Workplace Religious
Freedom Act, currently under consideration in the
Senate, gives pharmacists the right to refuse to fill
any contraception perscriptions, emergency or
otherwise, if it goes against their faith.

**Women still make $0.75 for every $1.00 a man earns,
and decent, affordable childcare is for too many women
an unattainable dream.

Sponsored by Bay Area Coalition for Our Reproductive
Rights (BACORR).

For more information, please contact: lichi_d [at] yahoo.com.
Women's Building 3543 18th St. San Francisco
http://www.womensbuilding.org


# Summer Spelling Bee & Root Beer Hoot Sunday August 14 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm free

Words will be selected by local lexicologists Thomas Meshishnek and April R. Gavin. Suggested entrance donation is one dollar. Words will be selected based on age and education of each participant.

Registration for the Spelling begins at 6:00 PM, during which the café will also feature sampling and expert judging of twelve different premium quality root beers. House favorites ranking high for flavor and body are Bay Area-brewed Sparky's, and Wisconsin-based microbrewer Gray's.

The café serves a complete menu of lunch, dinner, desserts, wine and beer. For more info, please contact Les at (415) 831-5620.

Bazaar Cafe 5927 California St 415-831-5620
http://www.bazaarcafe.com


# 8.14 Faux Queen Pageant 2005 8PM Slims 333 11th @ Folsom/Harrison
http://www.klubstitute.com Doors & Polkacide at 7pm Pageant at 8pm $10/15



# http://Starhawk.org Aug 14-20 Roseberg, Oregon
Free Witchcamp for Activists
A week of intense magic, ritual and learning in the
deep woods of southern Oregon. Our magical tradition honors the wild, and
calls for service to the earth and the community. This Witchcamp specifically
honors that call and is focused on sharing our magical and activism skills
and healing with those who are currently working or are called
to work for all forms of justice: environmental,
social, political, racial, gender, and economic. The teaching team includes
Starhawk, Brook, Ruby, Baruch, and others. The teaching paths include
wilderness awareness, healing and herbalism, permaculture, street magic,
introduction to magic, and ritual creation. Bring own tent and
food. Children welcome.
Cost: Free. For those who can afford it, donations
up to or beyond
the usual price of a Witchcamp ($400-$500 US)
requested. For more information, e-mail:
andrew.paik [at] verizon.net, (310) 570-3662



Mon Aug 15

# 2005 Zeitgeist International Film Festival, Show 3 Mon Aug 15 9pm-12am $5-

This is the final show of our summer season, and it´s a special one.
This is the final show before the Octavia st overpass is opened.
Some come and enjoy the peace and quiet one last time.
ZIFF is held in the expansive outdoor biergartan at the Zeitgeist Bar. You can drink and smoke. You can freeze your butt off, but come early as the last shows played to packed backyards.
This program includes these 14 short films.

"Snapshot"-Shaun Mayor
Carefull who you give your camera to
5:00, DVD, LA, CA

"The Finnish Dreamer"-Altsi Toiviainen
Dare to dream, heartbreak awaits
8:50, DVD, Vantana, Finland

"Ratta-Tooi"-Alexandra Rothert
Getting rid of Ratatouille the funky way
0:55, DVD, Berlin, Germany

"Shadow of Libery"-Geoff Adams
A colonial reenactivist crashes the tea party
13:00, DVD, Newton, MA

"Seven Shorts"-Harrison Rego (age 15)
Stick figures run amok
3:34, VHS, New City, NY

"A Baba (The Doll)"-Attila V. Nagg
The doll of her dreams comes alive
8:00, DVD, Szigetszentmilos, Hungry

"Baird's Beaked Whale, A Landing"-
Douglas Schultz
How do you respond to a dead whale?
10:00, DVD, S.F., CA

"Last Exit: NWO"-Sascha M. Dornhoefer
The Pursuit of happiness!
7:00, DVD, Berlin, Germany

"Edgar"-Nick Jordan and Jacob Cartwright
Whatnot we do, is dread
1:30, DVD, Manchester, UK

"Fridge"- Brian L. Perkins
Does anybody write poetry anymore?
12:00, DVD, S.F., CA

"Bob and Tito 2.0"-Marty Bergman (Age 14)
Do you have strange things up your nose?
1:00, VHS, New City, NY

"The Beauty Project"-Cory Pampalone
An evolution in beauty and deconstruction of stereotypes
5:47, DVD, Oakland. CA

"New York Talk"-Michael Krivicka
A not-so-common view of New York
3:30, DVD, N.Y.C., NY

Secret Surprise "Found" Film
You'll find out
7:00, DVD, Unknown

Presented in BEER-O-SCOPE. That's right! BEER-O-SCOPE!
(A giant screen painted on a wall in the backyard "bier garden" of the Zeitgeist.)
Remember to dress warm. (It's Summer in the city.)

Doors open at 8 pm.
Show begins at 9pm.
Full Program at http://www.overcookedcinema.com
21 and over (must have ID, sorry)
Show up early to get a good seat.
Beer, Booze and BBQ are extra.

The Zeitgeist 199 Valencia St. San Francisco
b [at] overcookedcinema.com
http://www.overcookedcinema.com



# Kirtan and Hip Hop in Koshland Park (Page and Buchanan) - FREE.

Monday, Aug.15th to Thursday, Aug.18th, a series of special events will occur in Koshland Park.

6pm-9pm each night, a large selection of herbal tea, organic coffee, Teeccino, and Goji berries will be served freely. Bring your mug! Hoops, poi and fire toys encouraged!

Monday, Aug 15th... Bring a pillow or blanket, warm clothes, a glass jar(to put a candle in) and muscial instruments. 8:30pm. David Lurey http://www.findbalance.net , a yogi with an angelic voice will lead kirtan. What is Kirtan? It is a form of call and response singing from India. http://www.kirtan.org says:

"...Kirtan, also known as sankirtan, is an ancient musical art form specifically used to glorify the Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna. In its religious fervor and heartfelt expression, it has been likened to modern American Gospel music. The roots of kirtan go back over 500 years to Renaissance India. During this period the influence and style of kirtan became the focal point for the upsurge in religious expression in Bengal, which was inspired mainly by the great saint Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This joyful mood quickly spread throughout India, where today kirtan is accepted as one of the surest paths to enlightenment."

Tuesday and wednesday, Aug. 16th and 17th, community fire circles will be held to share conversation and presentations.
Jill of http://www.rawfood.com will offer her knowledge ... and David Kupfer will introduce the San Francisco Green Map: http://sfgreenmap.org/
Bring a poem, story or anything you'd like to share... it's open mike by candle light.

Thursday, Aug. 18th, 7pm. Kelly's Peeps... an amazing local hip hop dance troupe of two dozen members will perform and teach dance lessons. Don't miss this opportunity. You will be inspired!!!

This is a community building project of the ACTION HERO NETWORK -
http://www.actionheronetwork.net
Learn more and take part: http://tribes.tribe.net/familycamp



Tue Aug 16

# Aug 16 Taking Aim with Ralph Schoenman and Mya Shone can be heard weekly at
http://www.wbai.org Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
Streaming Web @ Wbai.org Programs are archived at http://www.takingaim.info


# Happy Hour to help defeat Prop 73!
(Prop 73 requires parental notification for abortion)
Fundraiser for the Campaign for Teen Safety
Tuesday, August 16 5:00-7:00 pm
Amante 570 Green St. (at Grant St.) SF, CA 94133


# Aug 16 5:30 PM Trader Joe's, 99 Danville Square, Danville
In support of The HSUS 'No Battery Eggs' Campaign, advocates will
ask patrons to sign comment cards -- asking Trader's Joes to stop
selling eggs from confined hens. http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org



Wed Aug 17

# 8.17 Every Weds at 2pm on http://kpfa.org 94.1 fm: http://www.gunsandbutter.net


# Wed Aug 17 7 - 9 p.m. Marin Peace & Justice Coalition http://mpjc.org
Animal Rights Committee monthly meeting 309 Kent Ave Kentfield, CA 94904


# LEAFLETING TIMES AT RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS (NOT SHOW TIMES)

OAKLAND COLISEUM ARENA-Inside Entrance
Wednesday 8\17 6 PM
Thursday 8\18 6 PM
Friday 8\19 6 PM
Saturday 8\20 *1:30 PM & 6 PM
Sunday 8\21 *3:30 PM

SAN JOSE ARENA-Autumn & Santa Clara St. in San Jose
Wednesday 8\24 6 PM
Thursday 8\25 6 PM
Friday 8\26 6 PM
Saturday 8\27 *1:30 PM & 6 PM
Sunday 8\28 *3:30 PM

COW PALACE-Geneva and Santos in Daly City
Wednesday 8\31 6 PM
Thursday 9\1 6 PM
Friday 9\2 6 PM
Saturday 9\3 *1:30 PM & 6 PM
Sunday 9\4 *3:30 PM
Monday 9\5 10 AM

To Car Pool or For More Info. Call 650\654-9955.

*It's especially important to be prompt, as we leaflet two shows at that time - people coming out of an earlier show and people going into the next show. The people come out all at once, if we're late we'll miss them.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP AT ALL PERFORMANCES YOU CAN ATTEND.

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Thur Aug 18

# Thursday, August 18, 10am-3pm Protest CareerBuilder Fair -
Stop using Chimpanzees in Commercials,
Apes on television and in the movies have something in common with their human costars—their wide, toothy grins. The apes, however, are “smiling” in terror. To them, acting is strange, upsetting, and often torturous. During the 2005 Super Bowl, CareerBuilder.com released four commercials featuring chimpanzees made to act like humans. PETA contacted CareerBuilder, as well as the advertising agency that created the commercials, Cramer-Krasselt, to explain to them about the abuse great apes endure who are used for commercials, but we have received no response from either company.
What: Distributing leaflets at CareerBuilder Fairs about the suffering Great Apes endure in order to “perform” for entertainment
Where: Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton St. San Francisco, CA http://mpjc.org


# Thursday, August 18 from 7 to 9 PM
Fast, Easy, Delicious Vegetarian Cooking Class:
Get Healthy,
Let the Animals Live and
Help Save the World
GO VEGETARIAN
If you want to discover how to prepare healthy, scrumptious food without spending hours in the kitchen, this class is for you. Patti Breitman teaches her popular cooking class Thursday, August 18 from 7 to 9 PM at her home in Fairfax. The cost is $28 ($24 if you live in San Anselmo), and registration is required. The address and directions are given when you register. Contact San Anselmo Recreation at 258-4640 or by e-mail: recreation [at] sanselmo.org


# Thu Aug 18 - Fourth Annual CTN Conference http://www.ctnbayarea.org
This event is for staff or volunteers working in nonprofit
organizations with a focus on technology access or training,
educational programs, or client-centered services. This includes
organizations focusing on the areas of youth development,
workforce development, community development, or social justice.
The Conference is free and lunch is included.
9:30am- 3:00pm LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market @ Octavia


# Happy Trees preview (A Bob Ross satire) Thursday, August 18th
Screening: 9pm, Party: 8pm - midnight FREE

Directed by San Francisco artist Jakob Bokulich and co-directed with theater veteran Bobby Weinapple, Happy Trees (28 min.) can be seen either as a conceptual art comedy, or as a scathing satire directed at the art world. Jakob Bokulich (The Mission Movie, Hysteria) plays Bob, who is modeled on Bob Ross (http://www.bobross.com), as is the film's "how-to" format. In this case, however, Bob is trying to draw Rauschenberg's "Erased deKooning Drawing," (http://www.sfmoma.org/msoma/artworks/93.html) which leads to a tricky philosophical problem: how do you draw an erased drawing? The problem compounds when three Barney-esque cheerleaders appear (Candace Collins, Diana Rivera from Roccoco Risque, and Paula Van Der Zwaan), effectively destroying the how-to show, and propelling Bob into a hilarious head trip.
This is also a going-away party for Jakob and his lady Annie as they abscond to LA. Groovy tunes will be provided by Chauncey who normally DJs at el Rio, a Capoeira roda is likely, as are clowns on stilts - so be forwarned.

Club Mighty 119 Utah St. (between 15th and Alameda) / Potrero / 16th...
http://www.mighty119.com jakobbokulich at yahoo.com



Fri Aug 19 Full Moon


# Fri Aug 19 6pm Wildlife Conservation Benefit
Wine Tasting, African Art and Wildlife Conservation at
The Art Room 1072 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112, cross-street Madrid, (two blocks east of Mission on Geneva) Phone=510-846-2756, email: pantheratiger [at] mac.com. Please RSVP. Space is limited.
Christopher Austria, one of the hosts, has worked with tigers for years and will be present to share his experiences with the big cats as well as his concern for their survival in the wild.
Attending the event will be individuals and organizations involved with economic development and wildlife conservation in Africa and throughout the world. One of the guests will be WildAid, a San Francisco based non-profit dedicated to eliminating the illegal wildlife trade.
http://www.theartroom-sf.com and http://www.wildaid.org for more info.


# Fri Aug 19th 8.00-10.30pm ALCYONE - poolside @ Bambuddha Lounge, SF. Free admission. Full moon! Second in the summer series of free Alcyone shows @ Bambuddha. http://www.bambuddhalounge.com


# " The KFC on El Camino in Palo Alto has closed, yeah. The sign says they
have 2 other locations, Redwood City and somewhere else in P.A. I will
see if these are suitable for demo's. Meanwhile, the Palo Alto 3rd
Saturday demo's are CANCELLED. --Candace "
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# 8/20 KFC protest 12 noon to 1 pm
KFC, 2101 Lombard St. (at Fillmore St.) -- for close parking see http://www.aliveveggie.com/
Posters, leaflets, etc. will be provided -- all you need to do is show up!
Click here: http://bayareaveg.org/events.htm?EID=913#913 for more information.

Alive lunch 1:15 to 2:30 pm
1972 Lombard St. (between Buchanan & Webster Sts.) -- Alive's website & infor re parking at http://www.aliveveggie.com/
Walk across the street for a delicious veg lunch after the protest!
Click here: http://bayareaveg.org/events.htm?EID=914#914 for more information and to rsvp.

Letter writing party 3 - 5 pm
Where: Red Vic Peace Cafe, 1665 Haight St (at Cole)
You're welcome to take the bus with me from Alive to the Red Vic, so no need to figure out directions.
Alerts and supplies will be provided, but whatever you can bring (e.g., pens, paper, envelopes, etc.) is appreciated. Also, it's helpful if you know who your State assemblymember and senator is. But no experience or preparation is necessary -- just show up!
Click here: http://bayareaveg.org/events.htm?EID=915#915 for more information.

To RSVP, use the links above, or e-mail me at Thea_Langsam [at] yahoo.com. It's especially helpful if you can RSVP to the lunch, but we're always happy to have more folks show up for the protest and letter writing. Hope to see you there!

To find out about other BAV events, go to:
http://www.bayareaveg.org/events.php



Sat Aug 20

# IDA-Africa Coming to San Francisco

This summer, IDA-Africa is hosting a series of fundraising receptions
in cities across the U.S. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear
firsthand about their amazing efforts to save the lives of orphaned
chimpanzees in the jungles of Cameroon when IDA-Africa founder and
director Dr. Sheri Speede holds a special event in San Francisco. As
part of her presentation, Dr. Speede will describe life at the
Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center, where chimpanzees threatened by
illegal poaching and habitat destruction live safely and peacefully in
a naturalistic environment. She will also share a special DVD
presentation that brings her stories to life.

What: IDA-Africa fundraising reception
When: Saturday, August 20, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street (near Valencia), SF
http://womensbuilding.org/public/about/directions.html for directions

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit
http://www.ida-africa.org/events.html or call (503) 643-8302. If you
are unable to attend a reception, you can donate to IDA-Africa or
adopt/sponsor a chimpanzee at http://www.ida-africa.org/donations.html


# http://Solfest.org Hopland, CA: August 20th & 21st


# SolFest 10th Annual Aug 20-21 Solar Living Center - Hopland, CA
Please Carpool -- Absolutely NO PETS -- Biodiesel Closed (Aug. 19-21)

Ticket Locations: Solar Living Institute Online, Real Goods (Hopland), Whole Foods (Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Petaluma), Oliver's Market (Cotati, Santa Rosa), Coperfield's Books (Sebastopol), Milk & Honey (Sebastopol), A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books (San Francisco), Distractions (San Francisco).

MUSICIANS

Rhythm Village with MICKEY HART
David Lindley
Holly Near
Alex deGrassi, Chris Garcia & Michael Manring
Aphrodesia
Bettie Mae Fikes

SPEAKERS

Amy Goodman
Mike Ruppert
L. Hunter Lovins
Richard Heinberg
Derrick Jensen
Michael Toms
Matt Savinar

FAMILY STAGE

Seckund Naychur
The Goldbrickers
Mokai
Big Tadoo Puppet Crew
EarthCapades

SATURDAY NIGHT MOONDANCE PARTY

Rootstock
DJ Dragonfly
Eco Fashion Show
plus belly dancers, fire dancers and more!

http://www.solarliving.org/solfest2005.cfm



Sun Aug 21

# Aug 21 Tour d'Organics Sebastopol, CA A bicycle ride and century featuring local farms and vegan food in . 35, 65 and 100 mile options offer something for everyone.
http://www.tourdorganics.com
you'll get to eat ORGANIC farm fresh fruits and veggie directly from the Farmer!
There will be salads and crane melons. Bradley, the organizer is a Living Foods person.
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/
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# August 21, 3:30 sharp Ringling Bros Circus
MPJC Animal Rights Committee Animal Rights Leafleting
OAKLAND COLISEUM ARENA-Inside Entrance
Please join us to educate circus patrons about the cruelty of using animals in the circus.
Marin Contingent: We're meeting at and carpooling at 309 Kent Ave.,
Kentfield, at 2 PM on August 21. Then driving to the Del Norte BART station and BARTING from there to the Colliseum, to meet others at 3:30. SAY NO TO ANIMALS IN THE CIRCUS
We applaud trapeze artists, jugglers, clowns, tightrope walkers, and acrobats, but let’s leave animals in peace. Sweden, Austria, Costa Rica, India, Finland, and Singapore have all banned or restricted the use of animals in entertainment—it’s time for the U.S. to do the same.



Mon Aug 22

# Mon Aug 22 7pm We're having an auction of beautiful tree art!
And a screening of THE FOREST FOR THE TREES:Judi Bari v. the FBI, a vital new documentary about Judi Bari’s civil suit against the FBI! Please come! Bring your friends! Tell everybody!

Monday August 22, 7PM COUNTERPULSE 1310 mission/9th st 415.626.2060

The gallery of COUNTERPULSE will be transformed into a forest with 2-D and 3-D tree art made by rising stars of the west coast art world, including:

Cooper Lee Bombardier
Corina Bilandzija
Kathy Brady
Selma Brown
Tammy Rae Carland
Dennis Cunningham
Kristin Dilley
Chris Duncan
Tara Lisa Foley
Barbara Garber
Susan Greene
Xylor Jane
Olivia Kent
Jaime Knight
Lisa Maurine
Alicia McCarthy
Nikki McClure
Josh McPhee
Dori Midnight
Gabby Miller
Max Miller
Ace Morgan
James Orlando
Miranda Pierce
Corinna Press
Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs
Blake Riley
Airyka Rockefeller
Oliver Halsman Rosenberg
Andrew Schoultz
Jen Smith
Miriam Klein Stahl
Sara Thustra
Lena Wolff
Lisa Young

About the film:

THE FOREST FOR THE TREES: Judi Bari v. the FBI

In 1990, environmentalist and union organizer Judi Bari's car was bombed. Within three hours of the bombing, Bari was accused of transporting the exlposives that had nearly killed her. Still in the hospital, she was arrested and labeled a terrorist in the national media. THE FOREST FOR THE TREES follows Judi Bari's story, culminating in her civil suit against the FBI. At the heart of the film is Bari, a folk hero with an electrifying on-screen presence, and the legal battle against law enforcement that few believed she could win.

Made by Bernadine Mellis, the daughter of Judi Bari’s lead attorney Dennis Cunningham, the film follows the last major case of his career with a sense of both the beauty and the costs of a life of activism.

The current cut of the film has been screening in festivals and venues nationally, including at The Pacific Film Archive (this month), The Brooklyn Museum, The New York Underground Film Festival, the Ashland Independent Film Festival (where it won Best Short Documentary), and the Santa Cruz Film Festival (where it won the Audience Award for Best Short Documentary). The art auction is intended to raise funds for a professional sound mix and distribution costs.

Contact: Lena Wolff
Phone: 415.823.3744
E-mail: lwolff_lily [at] yahoo.com

additional Resources:

http://judibari.org
http://jailhurwitz.com
http://earthfirst.org
http://tree-sit.org



# Aug 22,23,24 BEGINNER CLASS 6:30-8pm INTERMEDIATE CLASS 8-9:30pm
One consecutive Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in August.
Intermediate students continue on to perform on Thursday evening from 5:30-8pm at the Ferry Building.

The last chance to take a hoop intensive before Burning Man! Monday's class focuses on torso and arms, Tuesday class focuses on legs and floorwork, Wednesday's class focuses on off body moves. There will be special attention given to micromovements of the body, working with the downbeat, freeing the head, working planes, playing to the audience and infusing your dance with emotion. Guidance for performance given throughout class. Intermediate level class will recieve more challenging exercises and moves and must have taken an intensive previously. The intermediate class will include more discussion of performance, stage presence, costuming and creating a cohesive show.

Both classes emphasize poise, elegance, grace, power and originality in creating your hoopdance. The first class also works on learning basic "tricks", the intermediate class starts using those moves in a full dance context which uses each move on every angle, while exploring alternating body height and body angles while doing every move. The intermediate class also covers advanced moves and combinations.

Each evening will have a jam circle to close. Fantastic music will propel us to a new level! Beginner level class is $75 for three night series of classes, 4.5 hours total time. Intermediate level class is $85 for 4.5 hours class and a 2.5 hour live performance lab. Enrollment preference given to those who register for entire series as this creates the "intensive hoop bootcamp" experience. Class size limited to 11 students per class.

Pre-registration required at http://www.HoopGirl.com Go to "Buy Now" link and register in online store. Space is *very* limited and sells out every month for the beginner class. Don't miss out! Christabel is now teaching in San Francisco only once a month. Danzhaus is located at the corner of Cesar Chavez and Connecticut. Directions can be obtained at http://www.danzhaus.com Please arrive early or promptly on time.

For more information or questions on the class call Christabel at 415-515-0469. Please note that registration cannot be refunded, but credit may be applied towards future classes.

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/8e559d8c-0908-443a-994f-b006ddfe609e



Tue Aug 23

# Aug 23 Taking Aim with Ralph Schoenman and Mya Shone can be heard weekly at
http://www.wbai.org Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
Streaming Web @ Wbai.org Programs are archived at http://www.takingaim.info



Wed Aug 24

# 8.24 Every Weds at 2pm on http://kpfa.org 94.1 fm: http://www.gunsandbutter.net


# Wed Aug 24, 6:30 pm Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)
Is it right for Marin? Organizational Meeting #2
A number of individuals in Marin County have created an exploratory group in anticipation of gearing up for a local campaign in support of Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) and/or choice voting.
We are inviting individuals or group representatives interested in election reform and in particular IRV ranked voting to get together for a brainstorming/planning/organizational meeting.
We will discuss and evaluate several proposals for action at the city and county level, including possible introduction of IRV at College of Marin and/or Dominican University, public forums, contact with elected officials, seeking endorsements of SB 596, etc. College of Marin Student Services Building (cafeteria building)
Cafeteria Contact Bob Richard marinirv [at] robertjrichard.com


# Rawstock III - Raw Ecstasy Jamboree - Aug. 26-29 at Macdonald Farm,
Sebastopol, CA http://www.rawstock.us
* We are seeking a yoga teacher to teach 1 or 2 classes on Aug. 27 & 28.
Contact dave [at] livingnutrition.com for details.
* Rawstocks cards and posters are now available. If you can help distribute
them at gatherings, healthfood stores, etc, please e-mail
dave [at] livingnutrition.com.
* We only have a few more work-trade opportunities left. Contact
dave [at] livingnutrition.com if you are interested.
To join the SonomaRaw e-list send an e-mail to: 32831-subscribe [at] zinester.com


# August 26-29 at Macdonald Farm Rawstock III - Raw Ecstasy Jamboree
5730 Ross Branch Road, Sebastopol, California (707) 829-0362
http://www.rawstock.us
The world's premier raw food lifestyle festival!
The pure health empowerment weekend celebrating eco-regeneration, musical ecstasy & raw food delight.
Come to the greatest raw health festival on Earth! Last year we perfected it and this year we are going way beyond. This will be our last event at Macdonald Farm, so come and experience the magic of “raw school” in the orchard, under the apple trees; meet new vibrant brothers and sisters; reconnect with dear ones; enjoy the most incredible fresh figs, grapes. melons, tomatoes and other peak-of summer fresh delectables; camp in the orchard (no extra charge – B.Y.O tent); dance, groove and have the time of your life! THE PROGRAM:
Friday: 4:00 pm through sundown: Music, dance, volley ball, tai chi, poi, tent setup
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am through sundown: Healing prayer circles, yoga, tai chi, lectures, raw cuisine demos, hay bale discussions, child crafts and fun care, bamboo flute making, massage, sport games, music and more music, dance, farm-fresh food galore.
Monday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Canoeing and swimming on/in the Russian River. Departure by 6:00 pm.
No smoking, drugs, alcohol.



Sat Aug 27

# KFC Demo in Antioch on August 27th
To subscribe to Bay Area Animal Rights Network please send blank email to:
baarn-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


)'( Aug 29- Sep 25 2005 http://burningman.com )'(
http://www.burningman.com/calendar/playa/day.php
http://burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/contacts/jrs_lists.html



Tue Aug 30

# Advocates Forum: Volunteer Meeting Aug 30 7:30 PM
Fellini Restaurant, 1401 University Avenue, Berkeley
Over a delicious Italian vegan dinner, learn how you can get
involved with East Bay Animal Advocates. East Bay Animal Advocates
http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org



Wed Aug 31

# 8.31 Every Weds at 2pm on http://kpfa.org 94.1 fm: http://www.gunsandbutter.net


# C-SPAN will be broadcasting the entirety of the McKinney congressional briefing on 9/11

Representative Cynthia McKinney organized a day-long briefing on July 22 to address the 9/11 Commission's Final Report one year later. The event included leading victims' family members, former government and intelligence workers, academics and authors speaking on the flaws and weaknesses of the 9/11 Commission's investigation, assumptions, omissions, conclusions and recommendations. It was filmed in entirety by C-SPAN.

C-SPAN has now set some times and dates for airing the event. They will air on C-SPAN2 from 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm on Wednesday, August 31 and from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am on Friday, September 2. It is broken into two parts as described below:

Part I Forum
September 11 Commission Report Results, Pt. 1
U.S. House of Representatives, McKinney, C. (D-GA)
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
ID: 187857 - 07/22/2005 - 3:30 - No Sale

Daugherty, Rebecca, Director, Freedom of Info. Service Center
Smith, Wayne, Member, Center for International Policy
Gage, Kit, National Coordinator, National Coalition to Protect Policical Freedom
Kleinberg, Mindy, Relative
Judge, John, Co-Founder, 9/11 CitizensWatch
McKinney, Cynthia, U.S. Representative, D, Georgia (State)

Families of victims, former intelligence officials, and authors speak at a
day-long forum on the September 11 Commission Report, focusing on the
methodology of the investigation, recommendations made by the
commission, causes of the attacks, and government responses to the attacks.

Part II Forum
September 11 Commission Report Results, Pt. 2
U.S. House of Representatives, McKinney, C. (D-GA)
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
ID: 187857 - 2 - 07/22/2005 - 5:00 - No Sale

McKinney, Cynthia, U.S. Representative, D, Georgia (State)

Families of victims, former intelligence officials, and authors speak at a day-long forum on the September 11 Commission Report, focusing