10/29: Anti-racist rally and more community events

RALLY TO OPPOSE THE RACIST, ANTI-IMMIGRANT “MINUTEMEN”

Sacramento Capitol building, Sat. Oct 29, 10 AM (http://www.indybay.org/archives/archive_by_id.php?id=3705&category_id=56)

The racist, vigilante “Minutemen Project” will be rallying on the steps of the State
Capitol building in Sacramento on Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. in an attempt to gain
support for their viciously anti-immigrant program. A coalition of progressive
Northern California organizations, including the ANSWER Coalition, is calling for an
anti-racist counter-rally. To volunteer, e-mail answer [at] actionsf.org or call
415-821-6545. For more information, contact the Zapatista Solidarity Coalition in
Sacramento, at 916-443-3424 or zapa [at] zsc.org.

When: SATURDAY, OCT. 29, 10am - 2 pm
Where: the State Capitol, 15th & N Street, Sacramento, CA
(gather at the Cactus Garden, 15th & N Street)

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TOMMI AVICOLLI MECCA HONORED FOR ACTIVISM

Tommi Avicolli Mecca, a tenants' rights activist and AC4A supporter, is one of the
many people being honored tonight by the American Friends Service Committee for
their work over the years in resisting the draft. The dinner will highlight the
opening of the new Peace and Justice Center in San Francisco, a joint project
between AFSC and the San Francisco Friends Meeting. In addition, we will preview
AFSC's new campaign: "Not One More Death, Not One More Dollar."

Event: "Remember the Draft? Honoring Resistance from Viet Nam to Iraq."
When: October 27, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Where: The Patrons Room of St. Mary's Cathedral (ample free parking!)
1111 Gough Street San Francisco, CA
Tickets: $50 +
Contact info: Ann Goett at (415) 565-0201 extension 25 or agoett [at] afsc.org.
http://www.afsc.org/pacificmtn/sanfrancisco.htm

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ANNUAL ALICE B. TOKLAS FALL AWARDS RECEPTION

Please join Mayor Newsom, San Francisco's Elected Family and the Alice Board of
Directors for the Annual Alice B. Toklas Fall Awards Reception honoring people and
organizations who build and protect our community and make Alice an effective
community contributor. Honorees: Rich Kowalewski (Leadership Award), Martha Knutzen
and Fran Kipnis (Lifetime Achievement Award), Rafael Mandelman (Volunteer of the
Year Award), Thom Lynch (Community Service Award), Transgender Law Center and
Community United Against Violence (Unsung Heroes Award).

When: October 27, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Eight, 1151 Folsom Street, SF (Between 7th & 8th streets)
Tickets: $55 for members, $80 for non-members
RSVP: http://www.alicebtoklas.org/abt/awards2005.asp

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THE GREAT HOMO HISTORY HUNT!

Benefiting the GLBT Historical Society

A cross between a mad race, an instant PhD in Queer Studies, and a scavenger hunt!
Winners will receive fabulous prizes and bask in the envy of their peers! Prizes for
"Best Dressed" and "Most Original Form of Locomotion!" All participants get free
gift courtesy of Good Vibrations! The hunt begins at San Francisco's Civic Center at
11 a.m.

When: Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 AM - 2 PM
Where: starts from Civic Center
Entry fee: $20/person
Details: http://www.glbthistory.org/support/events.lasso


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To join the movement for greater inclusion in the Bay Area, visit:
http://www.andcastroforall.org