SF events 12.16 Really Free Market SF Noon Sat Dolores Park

important events: http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php
fun events: http://laughingsquid.com/squidlist/calendar
more events: http://www.craigslist.org http://www.tribe.net http://upcoming.org
eco events: http://ecologycenter.org http://acterra.org
http://www.ecologycenter.org/calendar
http://humanisthall.net/Cal-October-Activist.html 390 27th St Oakland
http://www.mpjc.org/ongoing.html Marin Peace and Justice Center
http://peaceandjustice.org Palo Alto Peace and Justice Center

Friday December 16 http://indybay.org
7:00pm Berkeley: Screening of WalMart Movie
7:30pm Palo Alto: Screening of "You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
Saturday December 17 http://indybay.org
12:00pm San Francisco: Really Really Free Market
5:30pm San Francisco: Candlelight Vigil - Int'l Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Sunday December 18 http://indybay.org
5:00pm Oakland: Film Screening "Walmart: The High Cost Of Low Price"
5:30pm Berkeley: IWW A-Cafe

food

Cansema, Radium Weed, Devil's Apple - healing herbs
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Processed Chocolate Contains Lead

Chocolate is very powerfully able to create muscle tension & pain. Chocolate contains both Caffeine & Theobromine. Both are toxic. Caffeine is a CNS (central nervous system) stimulant, so it creates a stress reaction, fight-or-flight syndrome, which lowers your pain threshold. Theobromine is a muscle stimulant, so it makes your muscles tense. The combo = pain for many people.
I encourage all my Massage Therapy clients to get off all of the caffeine drugs. This can reduce or even eliminate chronic pain. I can sense a difference in someone's body if they start or stop using.
Please tell people about my anti-caffeine page:
-Jordan (Jordan is an excellent bodyworker in Berkeley)
http://rawveg.info
http://www.BodyTechnician.com/Caffeine.html


MP CALLS FOR BAN ON 'UNSAFE' SWEETENER - ASPARTAME
http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,2763,1667734,00.html


UK Schools don't want drinks with aspartame: Fizzy drinks to be banned in September
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/4525108.stm


Prison Term For Advocating Natural Food? - It's a reality.
Yes, that is a reality if the "Qualified Dieticians" in the USA have their way. They feel threatened by the naturopaths and want a law which advocates imprisonment if even a mother advocates natural methods to her children. This is the twenty first century folks. We ain't natural no more.
Read consumer advocate Tim Bolen at;
http://www.bolenreport.net/feature_articles/feature_article019.htm



eco

Send an Email to Naughty Catalog Companies
Victoria's Secret http://victoriasdirtysecret.net
, J. Crew, Sears/Lands' End, Eddie Bauer, J.C. Penney, and L.L. Bean -- telling them to stop destroying Endangered Forests!
http://forestethics.org/naughtynice


800 species face imminent extinction : Our house is on fire.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/sci/tech/4522044.stm


Government Spraying Bay Area with Chemicals.....
http://www.lasvegastribune.com/20050819/headline1.html


Kelpie Wilson | Forest Salvation
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/121505I.shtml
Kelpie Wilson writes: The Washington Post reported that US chief climate negotiator Harlan Watson was essentially nominated for the position by Exxon Mobil. This is just one more indication of the extent to which the United States government has been body-snatched by corporate interests.


GOP May Attach Arctic Drilling to Pentagon Budget
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/121505Q.shtml


Stop devious last-minute addition of drilling in Arctic Wildlife National Refuge!
Superceding my original Patriot Act message- the White House is about to pull a fast one- they claim they have reached an agreement with John McCain on his anti-torture amendment. Judging from the immense pressure exerted by Bush and Cheney to preserve and protect their torturing behavior, I do not trust them and believe they will find devious ways to get around it. For example, they have been toying with changing definitions in the Army Field Manual- which is the document that McCain's amendment clings to. And they have been toying with amnesty for those who break the torture law and with allowing testimony obtained by torture. In exchange for placing this piece of cheese in the trap, they have re-added drilling in the Arctic Wildlife! National Refuge!!!! 
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/121505Q.shtml


BRAZIL: TOP OFFICIALS ACCUSED OF GENOCIDE OF INDIANS
http://survival-international.org/news.php?id=1258


The Crisis: This winter, we can expect to see more and more evidence of a coming oil and natural gas crisis. Long term predictions for oil prices are heading towards $100 a barrel. The price of natural gas is expected to skyrocket over the next couple of months, making it increasingly difficult for many people to heat their homes during the coldest months of 2006.

What's more, world leaders refuse to acknowledge this coming crisis. Most governments will not take significant action to prepare for the serious and immediate threats that oil & gas depletion and climate change pose, both to humans and to our natural environment.

Our Response: Post Carbon Institute is actively working to help communities reduce their energy consumption and fossil fuel dependency in several ways.

Relocalization Network: We develop practical tools to help communities live more locally. Our initiatives include local energy farms, community supported manufacturing and car co-operatives. Our Relocalization Network currently has 56 Post Carbon community groups and continues to grow weekly.

Municipal Action Plan: We work with municipal governments to help them create practical plans for energy peak and descent.

Oil Depletion Protocol: We promote an international protocol which calls on local, regional and national governments to reduce their oil production and consumption.

http://postcarbon.org



You Did It! Patriot Act Will NOT Move Forward Today
http://aclu.org http://legitgov.org


The 14 worst corporate offenders
http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/12/1790379.php


The CIA's torture taxi
http://www.sfbg.com/40/11/cover_plane.html


Pentagon Rolls Out Stealth PR
A $300 million Pentagon psychological
warfare operation includes plans for placing
pro-American messages in foreign media outlets without
disclosing the US government as the source,
http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/printer_121405Y.shtml


Martial Law No Longer On The Horizon: It's Already Here
http://prisonplanet.tv http://infowars.com


http://AirAmericaRadio.com to your links or let people know it's on 960AM SF here.
Also, Ray Talifaro is really cool on KGO or 810am. Since he's on 1am--5am and you may be sleeping you can catch him by archive at
http://kgo.com


Real Reason for Iraq Invasion?: the Bourse


HUMOR- Pres. Promises to Privatize Military -A bigger, better Halliburton!
http://interventionmag.com/Primary/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=72



Free dream intepretation resources including a dream dictionary containing over 10,000 interpretations.
http://dreaminterpretationsguide.com



Fri Dec 16

# Techconnect WiFi Hearings - What Happened? Fri Dec 16 2-5pm free see below.


# SF Opera Prop Giveaway:

Due to a reduction in storage space the San Francisco Opera Assn. is
offering to the Bay Area theater community a rare opportunity to acquire,
for free, prop furniture from the San Francisco Opera's general stock.  Too
numerous to list, there will be a variety of styles and periods of furniture
and other items. Distribution will be on a " first come, first dibs" basis
and will occur over several offerings- called phases. Please be prepared to
take your treasures with you or to pick up within a day.

 PHASE I - ARTIFICIAL GREENERY AND FLOWERS
           . Up to 100 boxes; mostly plastic,
mostly unused.
             In good shape.
     
 Date: Friday December 16, 2005
 Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm
 Place: 800 Indiana Street door #5

Directions: In the area between Cesar Chavez Blvd and Mariposa Street,
Indiana Street is just east of and parallel to the 280 freeway. The cross
streets are 20th Street and 22nd Street. On the west side of the street is a
long metal warehouse. Look for a large printed #5 next to the open rolling
door toward the north end near the 20th St. overpass.
Door will be open for 3 hours only. Please help recycle.

No calls or e-mails please!


# Techconnect WiFi Hearings - What Happened? Fri Dec 16 2-5pm free

What happened to Free wireless internet from Google for everyone?
Well the City has gone into stealth mode - they seem to think they
can roll out a solution without asking us what we want and need.
Supervisor Mirkarimi has called a hearing to get your thoughts and to
make some government officials sweat. Should be fun to watch and put
in your two cents.

If you can't physically attend this meeting, we have set things up so
that you can watch it online Windows Streaming Video or on channel 26
and then you can talk with others real-time online about what is
going on in the meeting!

You'll have three minutes to say what you like at Public Comment.

Anyone, Yes you! Can speak at these hearings, no quailifcations, age,
voting status, height or technical ability required.

We are going to setup Internet for Live Blogging, They'll be
televised Live on SFGTV cable (26) and Live on SFGTV Live! Internet
streaming, we'll have a Live Chat Room (if you can't be there in
person), and we are working on some other Techno suprises. You can
bring your laptop for a short demo or powerpoint or for Live Chat,
Live Collaborative Notetaking, and Live Blogging.

You can bring Overheads/Slides, Digital cameras for Live Blogging.
Video and Audio Recorders, and Power Strips and Extension cords.

Pick one or two of your hot button issues and then
Demand transparency and accountability

EFF, ACLU, EPIC West: How Far Would You Go For Muni WiFi?
http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/archives/004078.php

The Hearing is:
Fri Dec 16th, 2 PM, (PST GMT -8) City Hall, Room 263, LAFCO
http://sfgov.org/site/lafco_page.asp?id=36018


SFGTV LIVE! Cable (26) & Internet Streaming (Windows media)
http://sfgov.org/site/sfgtv_index.asp?id=11463

Live chat (active now - free - no download - enable popups)
irc://irc.indymedia.org/techconnect
server irc.indymedia.org the channel is #techconnect
For Live chat help:
http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Sysadmin/
IrcHowTo#New_users_Connect_quickly_using

Online Trip Planner for Public Transit
http://transit.511.org/tripplanner/index.asp

City Hall driving and parking information
http://www.sfgov.org/site/cityhall_index.asp?id=5244

Google map to City Hall
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1+Carlton+B+Goodlett+Pl,+San+Francisco,
+CA+94102&iwloc=A&hl=en

Real-time Collaborative NoteTaking (active now - free - no download -
enable popups)
http://www.jotlive.com/techconnect
(Pre-Planing and contemporaneous notes during the hearings)

Real-time blog of San Francisco Techconnect - http://www.webnetic.net

(only for presentations) USING LAPTOP COMPUTERS: Please contact City
Hall Media Services at (415) 554-4933 to coordinate the use of laptop
computers for presentations at the meeting. Computers to be used are
required to be tested in advance. The presenter should arrive 30
minutes prior to the meeting to connect and test their computer.

City Hall 1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl San Francisco ( Polk @ Grove )

City Hall near Civic Center

Online Trip Planner for Public Transit
http://transit.511.org/tripplanner/index.asp

City Hall driving and parking information
http://www.sfgov.org/site/cityhall_index.asp?id=5244

Google map to City Hall
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1+Carlton+B+Goodlett+Pl,+San+Francisco, +CA+94102&iwloc=A&hl=en

kimo webnetic net 415-255-8035
http://www.webnetic.net


# Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi Hosts Art Opening Fri Dec 16 5- 8 PM
doors close @ 7:30 Contact: Regina Dick-Endrizzi (415) 554-7630

Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi Hosts Art Opening
for the Work of the Children of District 5

On Friday, December 16, 2005, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi hosts the monthly Third Friday’s Art Reception in his City Hall office, Room 282. This month’s featured artists are the children of District 5.

On display will be art from children across District 5, including:

Children from Raising the Standard children and youth programs at the African American Art and Culture Complex, sponsored in part by the Culture Complex, Schools of the Sacred Heart and Rhema Word Church will present a number of works of art including, water color paintings, student photographs, multi-media collages of African-American poetry, graphic art designs developed from student business plans and a computer animation work..

Children at the Fulton Street Neighborhood Fair, organized by the Third Baptist Church and the Alamo Square Neighborhood Association created two large collaborative paintings on canvas.

John Muir Elementary students involved in the John Muir Community Learning Garden at Koshland Park have created garden-themed artwork on wood.

What: Art Opening Reception for the Work of the Children of District 5
When: Friday, December 16th, 2005, 5-8 PM
Where: San Francisco City Hall, 1 Carlton B Goodlett Place, Room 282
Cost: Free


# EBAA Holiday Happy Hour Dec 16 6 PM
Location: Pacific Coast Brewing Company, 906 Washington Street, Oakland
Join EBAA for an evening of holiday cheer at Pacific Coast Brewing
Company in downtown Oakland. http://eastbayanimaladvocates.org


# Clown Entree Show Fri Dec 16 7 pm FREE! Donations accepted
family friendly. Donations are accepted. The Entrée is a European form
and is like a very short clown playlet, or scene.
The first nighttime show from the Clown Conservatory class of 2006!
See how classic European clown entrees (short skits) are interpreted
through a modern lens. Different clown pairs and groups will perform the same
stories, and they will each be wildly different, depending on the
personalities of the clowns.
Where: 755 Frederick St. (@ Arguello. Bus lines: 7, 33, 71, N)
When: Friday, December 16th, 7pm.
How Much: FREE! Donations accepted.
Circus Center of San Francisco
755 Frederick St. (@ Arguello, across from Kezar Stadium)
romance riseup net 415-759-8123
http://www.clownconservatory.org


# Clown Entree Show (Time Correction) Fri Dec 16 7:30 FREE! Donations accepted
The first nighttime show from the Clown Conservatory class of 2006!
See how classic European clown entrees (short skits) are interpreted
through a modern lens. Different clown pairs and groups will perform the same
stories, and they will each be wildly different, depending on the
personalities of the clowns. Circus Center of San Francisco
755 Frederick St. (@ Arguello, across from Kezar Stadium) SF415-759-8123
http://www.circuscenter.org romance riseup net 415-759-8123
http://www.clownconservatory.org


# Friday, Dec. 16, 8 pm at Femina Potens Gallery (465 South Van Ness near 16th)
Sizzle is a monthly night of open-mic erotica, film screenings, burlesque, drag shows and musical performances at Femina Potens.  December's Sizzle features readings from Paying for It: A Guide by Sex Workers for Their Clients edited by Greta Christina. Carol Queen, Greta Christina and Jennifer Miilis read from their essays in the book. Paying For It features advice for sex work customers, written by sex workers and former sex workers, about how to treat sex workers so they like you more and give you better service. $5 sliding scale, $3 if you sign up for open mic.
http://www.feminapotens.com


# Bent Friday, December 16th, 8pm-1am SF Citadel hosts Bent
Bent presents Purity - a twisted night of hedonism and debauchery exclusively for the kinky youth* constituent. Upstairs, a DJ playing goth/industrial and requests, dance space, social area, and snacks; downstairs, a huge dungeon space to play out all your warped fantasies. A sex-positive environment with room for flogging or fucking
as takes your fancy.
An SF Citadel event in the new location on 1277 Mission St. $20 at the door; dress to showcase your purity (all white, religious attire, schoolgirl, pure evil... c'mon, be creative!) and get $5 off next time. Volunteer for 1 hour and get in free!
To ask questions, bitch, send naked pictures, or volunteer, email chey at CitadelBent [at] yahoo.com.
Visit tribes.tribe.net/sfbent.
http://www.sfcitadel.org
what is "youth"? the party is for 18,19,20's,30's.
DO NOT PARK ON MISSION. Tow trucks allegedly tow before the street signs say so.



Sat Dec 17

# Sat Dec 17 http://swop-usa.org Int'l day to end violence against sex workers.


# Panel Discussion: Int'l Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Dec 17 10AM-2PM $5 donation

Dec 17th, Third Annual International Day to End Violence Against Sex
Workers

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is meant to
call attention to hate crimes and violence against sex workers all
over the globe. Originally thought of by Dr. Annie Sprinkle and
started by the Sex Workers Outreach Project USA as a memorial and
vigil for the victims of the Green River Killer in Seattle
Washington, it has grown to be a day for strategizing to end these
acts as well as remember the victims. Over thirty cities around the
world have participated in this event.

This year Sex Workers Outreach Project is expanding events to cover
the entire week of December 17th so that we may diversify the forums
for discussion around violence against sex workers.

The Panel Discussion portion of these events on Dec. 17th from
10AM-2PM will focus on both identifying forms of violence against sex
workers, including structural violence and stigmatization, as well as
thinking of solutions. Panelists will include sex workers' rights
activists, sex workers, prison abolitionists, law enforcement, and more!

Our tentative schedule for this entire week is as follows:

Berkeley:
Thursday, December 15th: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Memorial and Community Discussion
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists
1924 Cedar x Bonita

Oakland:
Saturday, December 17th: 10 AM-2 PM
Ending Violence, Discrimination and Stigma Around Sex Work
YWCA,
1515 Webster St.
Panel discussion in the morning followed by lunch and afternoon
strategizing. $5 donation requested.

San Francisco:
Saturday December 17th : Dusk
Candlelight Vigil
Civic Center Plaza
Polk and Grove St In front of City Hall

Mark your calendars and keep your eyes peeled for more information
about these events!

What can YOU do to participate in the INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END
VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS?

One of the ways to contribute to this event is to submit original
artwork and or written word to be displayed at the candle light vigil
in Civic Center at dusk on December 17th. Make yourself heard in the
fight against this violence. Please submit your personal response to
violence against sex workers, your vision of a better future for sex
workers, and your message to the victims and/or perpetrators of these
tragedies.

You can send or drop off your submissions Sex Workers Outreach
Project USA, 333 Valencia St. Ste. #445 San Francisco, CA 94103 by
December 10th. Please call in advance to let us know you are coming
415-341-7656.If you would like to volunteer to help at these events
or if you would like to donate money, please email robyn swop-usa org
or kelly swop-usa org

Oakland YWCA 1515 Webster St. Oakland
kelly swop-usa org 415-503-0254
http://www.swop-usa.org


# SF 10am December 17, 2005: Foster Farms Day of Action

Across California, join animal advocates for outreach at Safeway, one of
Foster Farms' major retailers. Each week Foster Farms, California's
largest poultry producer,
slaughters five million chickens for food. A recent investigation
http://www.fosterfacts.net by East Bay Animal Advocates
http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org reveals that Foster Farms violates
animal cruelty laws, performs unfair labor practices and misleads the
public. Visit http://www.fosterfacts.net for campaign updates and new photos!

Get involved at the store locations below:

Northern California

City: Martinez
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Store Address: Safeway, 3334 Alhambra Ave

City: San Francisco
Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
Store Address: Safeway, 2300 16th St

City: San Francisco
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Store Address: Safeway, 2020 Market St

City: Novato
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Store Address: Safeway, 470 Ignacio Blvd

City: San Jose
Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Store Address: Safeway, 2558 Berryessa Rd

City: Oakland
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM
Store Address: Safeway, 6310 College Ave

City: Mountain View
Time: Email ianross [at] alum.mit.edu
Store Address: Safeway, 570 Shoreline Blvd

Central California

City: Sacramento
Time: Noon - 1 PM
Store Address: Safeway, 3320 Arden Way

City: Modesto
Time/Address Information: Email modanarcho [at] yahoo.com

Southern California

City: Sherman Oaks
Time: Noon - 1 PM
Store Address: Pavilions, 14845 Ventura Blvd

City: San Diego
Time/Address Information: Email lesley_milstead [at] hotmail.com

For more information:

East Bay Animal Advocates
P.O. Box 1406
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 487-4419
info [at] eastbayanimaladvocates.org

*Visit EBAA Online*
http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org
http://www.insidedairyproduction.com
http://www.turkey-production.com
http://www.free-range-turkey.com
http://www.fosterfacts.net
http://www.cal-eggs.com

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


# Dec 17 SFVS Lecture:Anti-Oxidants, Cancer, and Aging and Free Anti-Oxidant Scr
Special Lecture by Kiki Powers, M.S., "Anti-Oxidants, Cancer, and
Aging" followed by a Free Anti-Oxidant Screening

Saturday, December 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Institute on Aging, 3600 Geary Boulevard, (between Palm & Arguello),
San Francisco

Kiki Powers, Director of Natural Health Solutions, writer for SFVS
Newsletter, and popular speaker at World Vegetarian Day 2005 will
present latest information on the role of anti-oxidants in protecting
the body from cancer, heart disease, other degenerative diseases
including Alzheimer's, and pre-mature aging.

Following the lecture, she will give free individual anti-oxidant
screenings using the Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner that measures your
carotenoid anti-oxidant level by a non-invasive, low-energy laser
scanning of the palm of your hand. Those receiving this
complimentary test ($25) value will also be given recommendations on
how to improve their nutritional profile, resulting in overall
health, wellness, and longevity.

Kiki also does diet and health counseling and can be reached by
telephone 408-226-3223; e-mail kiki@aboutnhs com ; or website
http://www.aboutnhs.com


# One of the most recently blossomed yoga studios in
town, Yoga Sangha,
is graciously hosting an afternoon for yoginis and
yogis (and anyone else as well) to come for a
Thinley Wangmo trunk show and studio salon.

Saturday December 17th
11:00 am - 12:30pm  Yoga Class
12:30pm - 2:30pm Kirtan, Trunk Show & Refreshments
Yoga & Kirtan with Katchie Ananda

the newest generation of TW designs will be available
which are quite a rebirthing after a bit of a hyadus.
perhaps more costume-like for the daily myth making of
life, still inspired by seamlessly fusing the ancient,
present, & future, and certainly expressing my passion
for dance and movement. the old favorite designs will
also be on the racks, with an emphasis on yoga
friendly garments.

this is a free event and open to all. we would love
to see you, so come by for a cup of chai, and relax in
this sanctuary.

to view some of the newest pieces, go to http://tribe.net look me up (tenley)

and a little possible bonus will be the BIZZARE
BAZAAR on the same day until 8pm. so if you arent able
to get to the Sangha earlier, you might just be able
to find me and my rack at this traditional event.
located at The Blue Cube, 34 mason at market

lotsoluv! tenley

http://YogaSangha.com 3030-A 16th Street (btwn Mission & Valencia)
San Francisco, CA (415) 943-0000 Across the street from the 16th Street Bart station


# Hello friends,
There will be a Holiday Really Really Free Market next Saturday the 17th. This time of year, we are bombarded with so many ads and messages that equate "giving" with shopping, commercialism, and being something that you "have" to do! But it doesn't have to be that way! Come experience giving for the simple enjoyment of it, without being burdened by money or barter!

Saturday Dec 17th, 12pm-4pm, Dolores Park, San Francisco.

We need help with making flyers and getting the word out, so if you want to do that, feel free to make your own flyers or get in touch with Ray at rsykes1710 [at] yahoo.com to work on one together

Don't forget that the RRFM isn't just about stuff! You can also gift your talents by juggling, playing music, teaching a workshop, or whatever else pleases you!

This a special, "extra" RRFM, so we will still be having the regular last-saturday-of-the-month one on the 31st.

http://www.reallyreallyfreemarket.org

What is The Really REALLY Free Market?
It's like a large community-wide garage sale, except everything is
FREE! Yes, that's right, FREE! Everyone is invitied to bring things to
GIVE
AWAY!

So this is like bartering or trading, right?
Nope. Bartering and trading go something like this: I've got this great
shirt here, what can you offer me for it? The RRFM goes something like
this: I've got this really great shirt here. I don't really wear it
anymore, but I'd hate to see it go to waste. Do you want it? Great! Here,
it's yours!

Why would i want to do a thing like that?
Because you have to many things already! Because you're just going to
throw it away anyway. Because it FEELS GOOD! Do you have things
cluttering up your home? Maybe some stuff that you don't use anymore, but you
know that someone else would probably love. One person's trash can truly
be another person's treasure!

What should I bring?
Bring *your thing* to the RRFM, whatever that is! Material goods, food
or drinks, a service to provide, a skill you have that you want to
teach to others, a performance, or anything else!

What if I don't have anything to give away?
Everyone has something to give to others. The RRFM isn't just about
giving away *stuff.* What is it that you do? Why not come to the RRFM and
find a way to do it for others, except this time for free just for the
fun of it. As a gift to others, as a gift to yourself. It's a way of
reclaiming meaning in your job, to give it as a gift, unmediated by
commerce.

Who runs the RRFM?
Well, the RRFM consists of the sum of its participants. The gift you
bring to the event, helps create what the event is for others, just as
what others bring to the event, creates what the event is for you. That
said, there are some folks who came together to help create the
structure for the RRFM to work. But it is our hope that soon enough, our role
within the RRFM will be the same as everyone else's. That is, that each
of us decides our own level of involvement.

The RRFM is yours!
Take advantageous of that. Make it what you want it to be! If you want
to see something happening at the RRFM that isn't already happening,
than make it happen! If you want to see more people coming to the RRFM,
help spread the word! Send emails to your friends, make and distribute
flyers (make your own or download them from the website), talk to people
about the RRFM.
----
Please help us keep the RRFM a 100% FREE and non-commercial event. Once
a month, let's come together and forget about trading, bartering, and
money. Leave the business cards at home and remember the joy of giving
for the sake of giving. Help us keep Dolores Park clean. If no one
takes what you brought, please bring it home with you. If you like what you
just read, get involved! Come to the RRFM! Bring your own gifts to
share! Spread the info, and get more people involved! The RRFM takes YOU to
make it happen.


# Sat Dec 17 - Bizarre Bazaar: Eclectic Global Mystical Market
34 Mason (Blue Cube club downtown SF) between Turk and Eddy 2 blocks North of Market
Noon - 8pm
Original Clothing designs, Jewelry, Art, Bodywork, Imports, Music and much much more. Booty bumpin' beats all day long:  Breaks, Trance, and downtempo. Dance performances, Drinks, and Food. FREE entrance
http://www.swirlspace.com Swirlspace Conscious HempWear & Design


# BIZARRE BAZAAR Sat Dec 17 Blue Cube, 34 mason St (near market)
12 noon - 8pm FREE entry all ages all day
Yes it is that time of year again... the market of freaks, funksters, groovers and healers is on again. Please bring your friends, lovers, families, alter-egos, higher selves, lower chakras and pocket money...   lets have a party and go christmas shopping...!
30 bay area creatives and collectives will be showcasing their art: including clothing , jewels, bags & hats, gifts, bodywork, digital and hand painted art, and music. Bizarre Bazaar sprouted over 10 yrs ago from the electronic dance music scene; and this year some of our favourite kids will be sharing fresh dub, breaks, hip hop and downtempo. Djs Cyril (waterjuice), Neal (Aurelia), Jahpati (CCC), and Jocelyn (get freaky!)
- Independent local designers from the SF underground
- Fresh music on 2 floors
- Gourmet Vegetarian and non- vegetarian food from the restaurant
- Dance performance and possible silliness
- Full bar groove on see you there


# * JOIN RJ & JUAN at NOON for the 11th Annual SF CACOPHONY SOCIETY
SANTARCHY SANTA RAMPAGE & BAR CRAWL from Oakland to SF's Ferry Plaza,
Civic Center, Hayes Valley, Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach,
and, perhaps, Fisherman's Wharf districts... it lasts all afternoon
and all evening, and it attracts hundreds of crazed, drunken Santas
and undesignated Christmas Things... it's always a kick; FREE, but
bring lots of cash in small bills so you can BuyYOBooze and plenty of
quarters so you can ride Muni when you're too drunk to drive, hitch,
or crawl; you can MEET at:

-10am in OAKLAND at Heinhold's First and Last Chance Saloon 56 Jack
London Sq, and then either 1) join the group of Santas taking the
train to SACRAMENTO, OR join the group taking 1130pm ferry to SF
(it's $5.50, and don't be late, the next one's 2 hours later at
145pm ( http://www.EastBayFerry.com/when/printable.html ), OR

-NOON in SF at The Ferry Building to meet the Oakland ferry filled
with the first group of Santas, INCLUDING RJ and Juan and the
NorthBay Santas, and then we'll head for Sinbad's, the Ferry Terminal
Farmer's Market, take the F Market Trolley up to the SF Civic Center,
where we'll cruise the Farmer's Market, the Asian Art Museum, Public
Library, and City Hall, then walk en masse to and through Hayes
Valley and Marlena's, where we'll hang out until we head en masse
over to ZEITGEIST at Valencia @ Duboce for the 230pm departure of all
SF Santas, OR

-2pm in SF at The Ferry Building and take the F Market en masse to
ZEITGEIST at Valencia @ Duboce for the 230pm departure of all SF
Santas, OR

-230pm exactly for the departure from Zeitgeist at Valencia @ Duboce
and onto the route, which should include Union Square, Chinatown,
North Beach, and, perhaps, Fisherman's Wharf; the after-party is at
10pm at Anon Salon at 285 9th St @ Folsom, and it's $5 if you get the
PASSWORD from the last bar visited; BYOToys, mistletoe, beer money,
condoms & lube, elf-sized bondage gear, and rubber gloves.

-REMEMBER THE FOUR FUCKS:
1) Don't fuck with KIDS,
2) Don't fuck with THE LAW,
3) Don't fuck with SECURITY,
4) DON'T FUCK WITH SANTA.

-The organizers of SF Santarchy this year are RJ's Cacophony Pals
Eric and Roxane at: LawyerBoy [at] juno.com AND Burning_Jezebel [at] yahoo.com;
the official website is http://www.Santarchy.com AND last year's pix
are at http://www.santarchy.com/archives.html AND we made TIME
MAGAZINE:
http://www.time.com/time/archive/preview/0,10987,1129544,00.html

-BY THE WAY, for you NORTHBAY SANTAS: The GOLDEN GATE "MERRY FERRY"
from LARKSPUR to SF features (the "real") SANTA, and the SF 49er GOLD
RUSH CHEERLEADERS, plus delectable CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FRUIT samples;
$6.45; 940am departure;
http://goldengate.org/news/ferry/MerryFerry2005.php

POSSIBLE SANTA SIDE TRIPS:

-The SF FLASH MOB DANCE PARTY: a time and place are set, and you and
your friends show up, and, at the appointed moment, the organizer
starts up a sound system and DJs a storm; FREE; you MUST be ON TIME
at 6pm or you'll miss it, but the event runs 'til 830pm; on the
corner of Market @ Church on the steps leading to Safeway; RAIN
CANCELS... you may call to check after 4pm that day: 415-517-3337
(DEEP); http://www.DeepTrouble.com/FlashDance.html

-BIZARRE BAZAAR <<is back, the market of freaks and funksters,
groovers and healers! You know you don't want to deal with the
shopping mall crush, and I'm sure the thought of putting more cash in
corporate America's pocketbook isn't at the top of your to-do list.
So check out the independent local designers from the SF underground
who will be showcasing their clothing, jewelry, bags & hats, gifts,
bodywork, art, and, of course, music. Fresh beats of dub, breaks, hip-
hop and downtempo will be served up by DJs Cyril, Neal, Jahpati, and
Jocelyn. Gourmet food, dance performance, full bar and free entry all
day, all ages! Bring your friends, families, alter-egos, higher
selves, lower chakras and cash... it's time to shop & party!>>; FREE;
12-8pm; at The Blue Cube at 34 Mason St;
http://www.livejournal.com/community/chateaubizarre/250278.html

The above events, and more can be found at
http://www.BWClub.net


# Santarchy SF! Zeitgeist  Sat Dec 17, 2:30pm
199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
So this Santa walks into a bar...SF Santarchy - Sat Dec 17

Please invite more Santas to this event!

To be sung into a bullhorn to the tune of "Oh Holy Night":
"Ho, ho, ho ho. Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho."

WHAT TO BRING:
An unmarked drinking vessel (paper bag/camelbak) to supplement bar
drinks, CASH for drinks, $5.50 for ferry (if coming from Oakland), $1.25
for BART (if coming from Oakland), $1.50 for MUNI (in quarters), a Santa
suit held together with zip ties and/or covered in last year's beverages
and bodily fluids.

WHERE AND WHEN:

SF 2:30pm - San Francisco Gathering
Zeitgeist
Valencia at Duboce
3:30pm - Santarchy!
Bring toys, mistletoe, beer money, lube, Santafication tools (to make
others into Santas), wear comfortable shoes - because Rudolph got drunk
again and can't cart your sorry ass around.
10pm - After-party
Anon Salon
285 9th Street at Folsom.
Santas get in for $5 if you know the password. Password will be
distributed at the last bar. Santa will be staked out on the Anon Salon
roofdeck, and party patrons will be notified that Santa’s lap will be
available for sitting - whether they've been naughty OR nice.

Oakland
------------------
* Noon - East Bay Gathering
Heinhold's First and Last Chance Saloon 56 Jack London Square, Oakland
* 1:45 - Ferry Trip
Oakland to SF Ferry Building

Don't be late or you'll be waiting for two hours for the next ferry.
Purchase tickets onboard the ferry - $5.50 One Way
http://www.eastbayferry.com/when/printable.html

THE FOUR FUCKS:

Don't fuck with KIDS
Don't fuck with THE LAW
Don't fuck with SECURITY
DON'T FUCK WITH SANTA

http://www.santacon.com
http://www.santarchy.com

Cheap Santa Suits


# Sat Dec 17 6-8pm YOGA SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO PRESENTS
GREEN SMOOTHIE REVOLUTION with VICTORIA & IGOR BOUTENKO
Authors of serveral best-selling books on raw and living foods.
Popular speakers from Ashland, Oregon will serve raw
scrumptious snack and will talk and answer questions
about the Green Smoothie Revolution. Sat Dec 17 6-8pm
at the YOGA SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO
2872 Folsom Street (Between 24th & 25th) SF CA 94110
415.285.5537 http://www.yssf.com $10 - $25 per person
(raw snack and handouts included)
For reservations & payments, please call
Briksha (Mahendra) at 415.503.7802 or Ravin (YSSF) at 415.285.5537
or email brikshalal yahoo com / yssfyoga yahoo com

I highly recommend this, as in, it's one of the best raw foods lectures,
if not the best I have ever seen (and I've seen many dozens, incl. raw
passion, Int'l Raw Food Festival in Oregon, etc.). Ater her lecture/book
now, I use green drinks for detox, but do more green smoothies... the
smoothies fill you up for longer (and cheaper). I do one every day now, at
least. It's taken me to a whole better level. Hopefully every raw
restaurant will push them (and why not, they will fill up your customers
with greens, for less cost to the restaurant). JP


# Saturday December 17th, 6-9pm
Holiday Gathering, San Rafael, CA
Go ahead and mark your calendars for our annual
Holiday Gathering! http://www.organicathlete.org
SFLivingFoods-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# -SATURDAY 12/17: 11th Annual SF CACOPHONY
SOCIETY SANTARCHY SANTA RAMPAGE & BAR CRAWL from Oakland to SF's
Union Square, Mission, Union Square, Chinatown, and North Beach
districts... it lasts all afternoon and all evening, and it attracts
hundreds of crazed, drunken Santas and undesignated Christmas
Things... it's always a kick; FREE, but bring lots of cash in small
bills so you can BuyYOBooze and get on Muni when you're too drunk to
drive, hitch, or crawl; the organizer is RJ's Cacophony GalPal Roxane
at: Burning_Jezebel yahoo com the official website is
http://www.Santarchy.com AND last year's pix are at
http://www.santarchy.com/archives.html
AND we made TIME MAGAZINE:
http://www.time.com/time/archive/preview/0,10987,1129544,00.html


# http://www.organicathlete.org/events
Most of the organizers are Living Foods folks. says Sunny
Holiday Gathering by bradley

Join us for our 2nd annual holiday gathering! Enjoy scrumptuous vegan
fare, good company, and great gifts! Activities include the drawing
of our Holiday Raffle with over $500 in gifts. Bring 1 vegan or raw
dish to serve 10-15 people.
Please RSVP.

Directions to La Plaza Conference Room:
From Central San Rafael and points south: 101 North to Freitas
Parkway / Terra Linda Exit. Bear Right, following signs for Frontage
Road, and then an immediate left onto Redwood Hwy. You will now be
traveling North on Redwood Highway parallel to 101. Continue past the
light at Professional Center Parkway, for 0.4 miles. Turn right into
La Plaza, immediately after the new office condos on the right.
Travel to end of parking lot and turn left. The conference room is on
your left at the back of the office park.

From Novato and points north:
101 South to Lucas Valley / Smith Ranch Exit. The off ramp loops
around, and you will make a right at the end, traveling West back
under 101. At the second light, turn right (south) onto Redwood Hwy.
Continue past the light at Mitchell Rd. less than 0.1 miles. Turn
left at the second driveway south of Mitchell, which is immediately
after the first driveway on the left. Travel to end of parking lot
and turn right. The conference room is on your right at the back of
the office park.

mailto:bradley organicathlete org San Rafael, CA
==
I assume this gathering is in San Rafael. sign Sunny


# SFLIFE has an open get-together on Saturday Dec 17th at 6:30 pm
at Cafe Gratitude on 9th Ave between Irving and Judah
no need to RSVP we will just show up and order individually from the menu
Your friend can subscribe to this list, by sending a blank email to:
SFLivingFoods-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# EAST BAY LIVING FOODS RAW FOODS POTLUCK DECEMBER 2005

Saturday, December 17th from 6:30 to 10:00PM

East Bay Living Foods’ Home:
The Upaya Center for Wellbeing, 478 Santa Clara
Avenue, 3rd Floor (Across from the Grand Lake
Theater)
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=_2FZq.p_0TpnyKXH_77u0x.k2CiqiMCn6vc0zA--&csz=oakland+ca&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=

Please bring a tasty potluck dish or other raw food
item to share: whole fresh fruit or veggies are most
welcome, so please don't be deterred if you don't feel
able to concoct anything.

For more information on potluck dish guidelines,
suggestions, and directions to the Upaya Center,
please visit http://www.living-foods.com/eastbay

If you have any books or other rawfood items that you are no longer
using and would like to pass on, please bring them to participate in our
exchange, to keep the good things in circulation.

Join us for fellowship, food and nourishment for body
and soul in the beautiful space and energy of the
Upaya Center as we move into the depths of winter, a time for closeness
and companionship

Children are welcome and encouraged, and asked to respect the calm
eating conditions of other participants.

Thanks to the generosity of the Upaya Center, we are
using this space on a donation basis. Those who are
able may contribute what they feel is appropriate so
we can show our appreciation and support for this
community-based organization. Suggested donation is $3
per person. Looking forward to seeing you there!

If you have questions or comments, or have an event
you would like posted on our website, send an email
to:

eastbaylivingfoods-subscribe [at] yahoo.com


# ANON SALON strings up GIGANTA SANTA Sat Dec 17
ANON GALLERY 285 9th St. (@ Folsom/SF) 10pm UNTIL LATE!
Suggestive Donations: $10 b4 10:30/
Cheery and Scented - $15/
Lumpish & Coal-hearted - $20/
http://www.anonsalon.com/dec05

Featuring...
EVERGREENZONIA
- HEARTLOVE (Luv~a~Lution Revolution)
- RHYTHMISTIC (Beatstream.net /Rhythm Society)
- FREDNESS (Flavasauce/ Red Melon)
- FRED FUNK (Brass Tax)
CoZYCANDYLAND
- BLANE LYON BIG BAND (Live Funk n' Soul)
- SAMIR (Joint Effort)
- REN THE VINYL ARCHAEOLOGIST (True Skool)
- HOLIDAY BURLESQUE
ANGELS SWEETLY SINGING!
- NORVILLE / Angel Paintings
- THE TOO COOL TO GIVE AWAY SALE!
The best and most affordable gift sale of the season!
w/ MIRANDA CAROLIGNE and Friends
- SANTA CON-PIRACY: Up on the Roof
- OCEANA LAWLOR-LARSON / Elfin Face Painter
- XMAS KARAOKE (Trash the halls!)
- XMAS TREATS... & PUNCHY WUNCHY!
- LIGHTN' WIRE
- XMAS LIGHT GARDEN ROOFTOP
& MORE!



Sun Dec 18

# Sun Dec 18 1pm-8pm Eco/Global Trunk Sale VENUE CHANGE!
LA SOLEA DANCE CAFE 3376 19th St, btwn Mission/Capp 415.643.6989
http:// http://www.lasoleasf.com Locally made Eco-Fashion, Organic Bodycare products, Beautiful Imported Products from the Amazon, Andes & Himalayas, yummy healthy snacks/drinks.
http://www.swirlspace.com Swirlspace Conscious HempWear & Design


# ECO/GLOBAL HOLIDAY TRUNK SALE Sunday Dec 18

@ Elmwood Collective
2735 Elmwood Ave in Berkeley (1/2 block above Ashby/College)
1pm-8pm , FREE

brought to you by Swirlspace Hempwear & Design
http://www.swirlspace.com     (includes map) ,    g [at] swirlspace.com

- Locally made Eco-Fashion (Hemp, Organic cotton & Recycled fiber) & Accessories: Tshirts, Yoga Pants, Skirts, Jeans, Organic Baby Clothing, Recycled/Vintage wear, Jewelry, Knitted Hats & Scarves
- Organic Bodycare, Cosmetics & Botanical Medicinals
- Beautiful Tribal Products from Mexico, the Amazon, Andes & Himalayas: Seed Jewelry, Textiles-Weavings, Pillowcases, Bags, clothing  
- Yummy Organic, Vegan, wheat-free treats, Chocolate Truffles, Hot Chai, Mulled wine and more...
- and a cozy crackling fireplace

ELVES:
Swirlspace Hempwear - http://www.swirlspace.com
Marfar Designs - http://www.marfardesigns.com
Speesees http://www.speesees.com
Swankety Swank - http://www.swanketyswank.com
Grateful Body - http://www.gratefulbody.com
Beads of Beauty - http://www.beadsofbeauty.net
LoveMore Gourmet - http://www.lovemoregourmet.com
Miss Velvet Cream
Negglaces by Chelsea Danae Hernandez
+ Indigenous crafts from Amazon, Andes, India & Nepal
& a few more elves with goodies...


# Dec 18 2-5 pm, for future scheduling subscribe to stay in touch.
Hula Hooping CELLspace - 2050 Byrant @ 18th - http://www.cellspace.org
We are booked for all of the sundays in January and February @ CELLspace 2-5pm
All are welcome! Sunday sessions are informal practices, not classes. $2-5
To subscribe to the Bay Area Hoopers list, send an email to:
bah [at] yahoogroups.com


# Cocomo FREE Healing and Chill on Sunday 12/18 2P-8P
Yes FREEEE!!! http://cafecocomo.com/vt/1_still.html

Come on down to:
Cocomo on Sunday 12/18 2P-6P
650 Indiana St
San Francisco, CA

Receive a FREE introductory massage or Reiki or other healing ...or just
to chill to some ambient beats.

Cocomo wants to do something during the holidays to give back to the dance
community and we have decided that a healing marathon would be just the
ticket.

Although there will be NO DOOR and NO MINIMUM, the healing practitioners
and volunteer DJs are invited to put out their hats and bowls for
donations to their favorite charities/causes.

For this event, Cocomo has agreed to serve only healthy, sober drinks at
discounted prices! The drinks menu includes Calistogas, Odwallas and a
huge pot of fresh, steaming ginger tea with honey!!

Your RSVP with (approximate) arrival time will help us to serve each
individual who shows up without undue waiting and no one turned away for
lack of time.

The first 200 people responding will get a treatment.
To reserve a spot, e-mail msnaomicolb [at] yahoo.com

If you are a healer/bodyworker/massage therapist/reiki
practitioner/kinesiologist, etc........ and would like to contribute your
services, e-mail Naomi Colb at this address, muser [at] spiralmuse.com and
include your contact information and a couple of sentences describing your
healing modality and the time frame you are available to serve.

If you are interested in being a volunteer DJ with Ambient beats that
people can relax into .....please also respond to muser [at] spiralmuse.com :)

If you are enthusiastic about the event and are willing to greet people
and schedule the sign-ups for the healers, please contact
muser [at] spiralmuse.com ;)

Thanks everyone for co-creating this amazing event!!!
CU there! Naomi Colb Event Organizer
415-571-7702 415-673-2511 X202
http://LinkedIn.com



Mon Dec 19

# This Monday, December 19 will be a CRITICAL HEARING at the San Francisco
Ethics Commission regarding our legislation for public financing of the
mayor’s race. The Ethics Commission will vote whether to send the
legislation to the Board of Supervisors for adoption. WE MUST WIN THIS VOTE.
We greatly need your attendance and testimony at this hearing. Here are the
details:

What: Ethics Commission hearing and vote about public financing legislation
When:  Monday, December 19, 6 PM
Where:  City Hall,  Room 408 (4th floor), San Francisco

(Please forward this to you own email lists)

Update: Recently we won the endorsement of key organizations for our
legislation, including the San Francisco Labor Council, League of Women
Voters, and the San Francisco Democratic Party. This important legislation
introduced by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi has the endorsement of over 50
organizations and 13 elected officials, including a majority of the Board of
Supervisors. Momentum is on our side, but we cannot take anything for
granted.

The vote by the Ethics Commission is crucial, and WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! We
need to turn out dozens of supporters in order to make sure that the city
knows that the public supports this legislation.

This is the first agenda item on Monday night, so please arrive as close to
6 pm as you can. Afterwards, we will head over to Soluna Lounge for drinks,
music and celebration. Please join us.

If you don’t mind, confirm your attendance on our Evite:

http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=HWCIAETWOLDRLBCZGYIP&li=iq&src=email

Please forward this to you own email lists. For more information, visit
http://www.voterownedelections.org or call 415-596-5808.


# Support Publicly-Financed Elections in San Francisco
San Francisco is ready to take a very important step towards getting big money out of mayoral campaigns. This Monday, December 19, the Ethics Commission will vote on a proposal to provide partial public-financing to mayoral candidates who demonstrate a broad base of support in the City. Public-financing of elections levels the playing field so that ordinary citizens from diverse backgrounds can run for mayor; and, since candidates running for office under public financing are not completely engaged in the chase for campaign contributions, it gives voters a more powerful voice in the political process.

By publicly funding the campaigns of candidates for public office, politicians don’t need to rely on wealthy donors in order to wage competitive campaigns. That means that politicians are free to make decisions in the best interests of the public, rather than campaign contributors.

We need your help to let the Ethics Commissioners know that we support public finance. Please join us at the Commission hearing on December 19 to support this historic decision.

WHEN and WHERE:

6:00 PM. December 19
Room 408, City Hall
1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco

California Common Cause has been working with San Franciscans for Voter Owned Elections, a coalition of San Francisco residents and organizations concerned about the health of our democracy, to increase support and visibility for this proposal.

Supporters include:

* League of Women Voters
* SPUR (San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association)
* Service Employees International Union, Local 790
* Asian American Political Coalition
* Mexican American Political Association
* Sierra Club
* California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG)

To see a full-list of the dozens of supporters, and to learn more about the proposal, please visit http://www.voterownedelections.org.

For more information on the hearing or our work in support of public financing in San Francisco, please contact Theis Finlev at tfinlev commoncause org


# An Introduction to the Arete Experience
Mon Dec 19 7:30pm - 10pm Free
743 Clementina btwn 8th and 9th St, Folsom and Howard
http://www.aretecenter.com/calendar



Wed Dec 21 DAY OF GENOCIDE: Pillgrims Landed 1620

# Wednesday, December 21-- Women's HPV and Herpes Support Group
BREAK THE STIGMA: GROUP FOR WOMEN WITH HERPES AND/OR HPV (genital warts). 
Donations of $1-5 dollars to cover space rental are requested.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds.  breakthestigma yahoo com 


# Safeway Call-In December 21 All-Day

Info: Ask Safeway to join EBAA's Foster Compassion campaign by asking
Foster Farms to improve conditions for birds. Call Safeway toll-free at
1-877-505-4040 between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

------------------------------------
East Bay Animal Advocates P.O. Box 1406 Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 487-4419
info eastbayanimaladvocates org

*Visit EBAA Online*
http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org
http://www.insidedairyproduction.com
http://www.turkey-production.com
http://www.free-range-turkey.com
http://www.fosterfacts.net
http://www.cal-eggs.com


# As darkness turns to light and the Bay tide begins to turn, you are invited to join with friends from Acterra and the wider community in a celebration of the Winter Solstice, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 4 - 5:30 pm at the Bayfront Park in Menlo Park.
http://Acterra.org


# Unsilent Night Wed Dec 21 6:45 PM Free

"Unsilent Night," composer Phil Kline's free, all-volunteer outdoor
boombox holiday concert, returns to San Francisco for its third
annual performance on Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 6:45 PM.

A moving piece of ambient public art, Unsilent Night can be compared
to a holiday caroling party, except that participants don't sing.
Instead, each carries a boombox playing a separate cassette, CD, or
MP3 that becomes part of the piece. In effect, Kline and his co-
performers become single elements in a huge, mobile sound system.

Performed within the confines of the city streets, Unsilent Night
reverberates off the cars and buildings, resulting in a magnificent,
drifting cloud of shimmering, echoing sound. The 43-minute piece
includes chiming bells, choral voices, and various electronic
effects. (Kline cites Brian Eno and Charles Ives among his influences.)

Kline has performed Unsilent Night in Manhattan every year city since
1992. In San Francisco last year, some 500 people took part. This
year marks the first chance for iPod users to participate, as Kline
will make MP3 files of the piece available on his website.

Participants are invited to bring a boombox to Mission Dolores Park
at 18th and Dolores Streets, gathering at 6:45 PM. After Kline
distributes tapes and CDs among the players, the group will begin the
piece, strolling a mile-long, predetermined route though the Mission,
Noe, and Castro districts. The event will be held rain or shine.

Dolores Park 18th and Dolores St San Francsico


# 2005-12-21 7:00 PM Location: Chapel Of the Chimes

From the Darkness, Solace..Chimes Winter Solstice

Wednesday, December 21, 2005 7:00 PM
Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Ave @ Pleasant Valley Road
Oakland, CA 94611

Eight candle lit columbarium botanical gardens & chapels are the back drop for over 30 musicians and video artists as they give us their meditation on this darkest night of the year. Come wander, listen and look amidst the gothic romanesque splendor of this Julia Morgan confection decorated annually for the holidays by Jeanne Jabbour, Chimes gardener and fine artist . Featuring Beth Custer, Philip Gelb, Theresa Wong, Wayne Grimm, Aurora Josephson, Caroluna, Das, Peter Nyboer and many many more. In co-production with Alexander Kort.

More Info: 510-228-3207 CaroLuna



# War Tax Resistance Gathering
Sponsored by Northern California War Tax Resistance and the S.F. Friends Meeting
Tuesday, December 27th, 7:05pm (Free parking across the street after 7 pm)
San Francisco Friends Meeting
65-9th St. between Market and Mission
Near Civic Center BART. San Francisco

SF Friends Meeting and NCWTR are joining forces for a meeting to get war tax resistance off to a good start for the new year.  The meeting will include plans for the upcoming tax season as well as a report back from the National WTR Strategy Conference in Brooklyn.  Please bring a snack to share.

New WTR Discussion Group
Dave Gross has created a Bay Area email discussion list to complement the nowartax
announcements list.  You are invited to join at:
http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/ncwtr_discuss

Article on Phone Tax Resistance
An article by David Lazarus about Phone Tax Resistance appeared in the SF Chronicle on Sunday.  Here is an online link:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/12/04/BUGG2G1PMA1.DTL&hw=phone+tax+resistance&sn=001&sc=1000

NCWTR Fundraising Mailing
We still need a couple more volunteers to reach critical mass on a mailing party.  Please respond if you can help out.  Thanks!
---
Northern California War Tax Resistance
(510) 843-9877 http://www.nowartax.org



# Fri Dec 30 http://critical-mass.org 5:30pm Justin Herman Plaza: Market @ Embarcadero
Bring: bicycle, helmet, lights, music, toys, fliers, humor, costumes, appetite for fun!



# SEA OF DREAMS NEW YEAR'S EVE-O-LUTION
Friday December 30 & Saturday December 31, 2005
@ SF Concourse Exhibition Center
635 8th Street (@ Brannan) San Francisco, CA
Ages 18 and over welcome

SUPERLIVE!
THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT (30 & 31)
<<<<<< TWO SCI SETS EACH NIGHT! >>>>>>
DRESDEN DOLLS (30 & 31)
YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW (30 & 31)
GANGA GIRI (AUS) (30 & 31)
APHRODESIA (Funk n' Soul) (30)
LUNA GROOVE (31)

ELECTROSONICA
LORIN (Bassnectar) (30 & 31)
LAWGIVERZ (Trigger UK) (31)
JENÖ (Wicked) (31)
RANDOM RAB (El Circo) (31)
BROTHER (13 Moontribe) (31)
SOTEG (Bless Records) (31)
LAIRD (Get Yr. Freak ON!) (31)
KOSMIKNEIL (Trigger UK) (30)
LIL JOHN (Raindance) (30)
SHAWNA (El Circo) (31)
DFUNKT (EzLuv) (30)
CLAY (Yoga Tai Chi) (31)
REBECCA WATKINS (Get Underground) (30)
MANCUB VS. KAPT’N KIRK (Space Cowboys) (30)ys)ys)

MYSTIC MARVELS
VAU DE VIRE SOCIETY (30 & 31)
EL CIRCO (30 & 31)
KID BEYOND (Beatbox Alchemy) (30)
THE INDIGO BELLY DANCE (31)
BLACK & BLUE BURLESQUE (30 & 31)
APSARA (31)
MYSTIC FAMILY CIRCUS (30 & 31)

& MUCH MORE TBA! STAY TUNED!

Plus Art Encampments, Novelty Zones,
Midnight Miracles & Everything!

Costumes VERY Encouraged.
Come Dressed as your Dream!

Friday Night: 7pm - 2am (Tickets: $45)
Saturday Night: 7:30 - 4am (Tickets: $70)
Two Night Pass: $110

http://tickets.anonsalon.com

Or visit any of these sites for more info...

STRING CHEESE INCIDENT
http://www.stringcheeseincident.com

ANON SALON
http://www.anonsalon.com

PEAK EXPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS
http://www.peakexperience.cc

http://www.anonsalon.com/seaofdreams06

Tickets on Sale SOON at Outlets in
SF, Santa Cruz, San José, Berkeley & Mill Valley

Sea of Dreams Imagery by Andrea Burden <http://www.andreaburden.com>



# Sat Dec 31, 9pm - 6am 2005:
RAINDANCE and DAX PRESENTS join forces and invite you to...
SLIDE into the ANCIENT FUTURE @ Cell Space, 2050 Bryant St, SF
featuring: ADAM OHANA & LAURA TRACY NIKOLA LITTLE JOHN MOZAIC BORETA ALIA
Plus some VERY SPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS. This is not just hype, it's the real deal. Our sympathies to the subwoofers...***
Visuals by DAX Performances, Massage, Chill Room Organic Treats by Convergence
$20 presale or before midnight $25 after midnight Presale and more info online at:
http://www.raindancepresents.com http://www.daxpresents.com


# Fri Dec 30 Opel, Spundae, Mighty & Marine Parade present a special night w/
~Adam Freeland (!) ~performing w/ MC Juice Aleem
+ Laird (Get Yer Freak On)
Shissla vs. Alibi (House of Lotus)
Syd Gris (Opel / Opulent Temple)
Kramer (Deep End / djkramer.com / United Tribal)
Aaron Pope (Deep End / Mixed Elements)
Dirtyhertz (Looq / Pangea)
Vinklemann (Opulent Temple)
+ more tba! 10pm-4am
@ Mighty: 119 Utah @ 15th pre-sales $10!


# Sat Dec 31 Opel presents Infuse NYE: The Rekindling of Hope
w/ special guests:
Lee Coombs (Thrust / Perfecto / Fingerlickin', UK)
Dylan Rhymes (Kingsize / Lot 49, UK)
Bassbin Twins (http://www.bassbinrecords.com)
+ Jondi & Spesh (Qool / Looq)
Syd Gris (Opel / Opulent Temple)
Ethan Miller v. ViaJay (Friends n' Family)
Hoj (Opel / djhoj.com)
Melyss (Opel / Sister SF)
Fred Funk (Brass Tax)
Aaron Jae v. Bam (Evil Breaks / sfbreaks.org)
Shanti (Triple Power / Rhythm Society) + more tba
9pm- till you stop dancing DNA Lounge 375 11th St. @ Harrison St.
Pre-sales start at $25 http://www.opelproductions.com


# Kashmir Earthquake benefit - NEW YEAR'S EVE - DJ Amar + Embarka Soundsystem
http://www.electricvardo.com
tix: http://virtuous.com/events/v/504610288/2005-12-31.html
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, FOR COMING OUT TO THE FUNDRAISER ON DEC. 2 AT ASHKENAZ WITH YOUR LOVE,POSITIVE VIBES AND DONATIONS OF WARM CLOTHING AND BLANKETS. WE RAISED ABOUT $1000 PLUS CLOTHING, WHICH WILL BE SENT COMPLEMENTS OF SHAH, OWNER OF ROTI RESTAURANT ON THE CORNER OF HAIGHT ST. & WEBSTER IN SF.
Upcoming we have "Shake for the Quake" on Dec. 9 at DNA Lounge and "SHARE THE LOVE", a new year's eve party/fundraiser at New Delhi restaurant.
Check http://www.nosweatshops.org for more information on upcoming benefits.
Thank you to al of the people, and to the performers who come together and make it all happen.
One people, one love, one cause -peace and support.
an evening of Dancefloor beats, Live music and dance performances to help raise funds for earthquake victims in Pakistan and India.
SILA & THE AFROFUNK EXPERIENCE
DJ AMAR + DJ ZEN MYSTIC
BELLY GROOVE feat. FREDERIQUE & FREYJA
JIM SANTI OWEN
8pm-1am at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
$13+ requested donation.
Donations of supplies (blankets, clothing, etc) are being sent vie Roti Restaurant in SF (on the corner of Haight and Webster), at Bansuri's Spring gallery in Oakland (3929 Piedmont Avenue) and at the venue the night of the benefit.



more parties on NYE
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/category?more_on_date=y&starting_on=2005-12-31
http://www.craigslist.org/cal/index20051231.html



2006

Global IMPEACH Bush -Day January 1, 2006 and the year of 2006 to Do It
Unless you are in favor of invading and occupying innocent countries for
their oil, Killing and torturing innocent people and turning the whole
World against the United Stated and bankrupting the US Citizens and
driving the US into a depression that will make the depression of 1929
look like a Sunday picnic* during which we will probably be invaded and
taken over during our weakness caused by it.
During the1929 Depression the US population was much smaller and
people lived on farms or in houses that had a yard where they could grow
vegetables to get by during the depression and people helped their
neighbors.
Do you have room to grow vegetables in your apartment, condo, town
house ? And have you ever even spoken to Your neighbors ? !


Animal Rights Film in Oakland - Jan. 4
http://lists.riseup.net/www/arc/pbnberkeley/2005-12/msg00011.html


# Tue Jan 3 FIRST TUESDAY is always FREE DAY at the following SF MUSEUMS:
California Legion of Honor art museum (34th Av in Lincoln Park; 415-
863-3330; 930am-5pm; http://www.Thinker.org free EVERY Tuesday, in
fact), New Asian Art Museum (200 larkin at The Civic Center; 415-379-
8800; 10am-5pm), Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (701 Mission @ 3rd;
415-978-ARTS; 11am-6pm), SF Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA...151 3rd
St; 151 3rd St; 415-357-4000; 11am-6pm), and the Jewish Museum (121
Steuart) http://BWClub.net http://BWClub.Tribe.net



# Wed Jan 4 FIRST WEDNESDAY is always FREE DAY at the following SF MUSEUMS:
Exploratorium (kids' hands- on science ...3601 Lyon), Mexican Museum ( ...Fort
Mason Bldng, D Marina @ Laguna), Museo Italiano Americano (I ...Fort Mason Bldng C)
, Cro SF Museum of Craft & Folk Art ( ...Fort Mason Bldng A), and the fabulous SFZoo
(Look for RJ at Gorilla World...Sloat @ 45th)!
http://BWClub.net http://BWClub.Tribe.net


# Fostering Cruelty in Chicken Production Wed Jan 4 7pm
Film is FREE but $5 donations are accepted.

Film Series on Animal Agony Double Feature:

Fostering Cruelty in Chicken Production
45 Days: The Life and Death of a Broiler Chicken

Presented by Christine Morrissey
East Bay Animal Advocates

The first documentary film this evening is a new mini-documentary
produced by East Bay Animal Advocates. It reveals that Foster Farms
violates animal cruelty laws, performs unfair labor practices and
misleads the public. Each week Foster Farms, California's largest
poultry producer, slaughters five million chickens for food. The film
features interviews with Foster Farms employees and scenes of animal
cruelty at Foster Farms in California. http://www.fosterfacts.net

The second documentary of the evening is produced by Compassion Over
Killing. It exposes the broiler industry with its disregard for
animal welfare. It features investigative footage from hatching and
factory-farm life to slaughter and packaging.
http:// http://www.chickenindustry.com

Before and after the film, everyone's invited to indulge in our
Humanist Coffee House.

Humanist Hall 390 27th St @ Telegraph / Broadway Oakland 510-393-5685
http://www.HumanistHall.net

See website: http://www.HumanistHall.net
Click on the link "Directions" on the HOME Page
info eastbayanimaladvocates org 925-487-4419
http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org


# Thu Jan 5 First Thu art receptions @ 49 Geary: 20 galleries in 5 story building. 5:30pm-7:30pm


# Jan 7 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIO