important events: http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php
fun events: http://laughingsquid.com/squidlist/calendar http://www.funcheap.com
more events: http://www.craigslist.org http://www.tribe.net http://upcoming.org
eco events: http://ecologycenter.org http://acterra.org
http://swcoalition.org/Calendar.html Sustainable World Coalition
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
http://lists.riseup.net/www/arc/pbnberkeley/2006-03 MARCH activism


Thursday March 30th http://indybay.org/
7:00pm San Francisco: Film Showings "Shock & Awe" & "Fallujah"
7:00pm Oakland: "9/11: The Myth & The Reality"
7:00pm Santa Rosa: Screening of "La ley de Herodes"
9:30pm San Francisco: Soulitary Confinement: Raise Awareness for Women Prisoners
Friday March 31th http://indybay.org/
3:30pm San Francisco: UC Hastings Digital Rights Management Symposium
6:00pm San Francisco: ACORN Action on Money Mart
6:00pm Berkeley: SHAC 7 Defense Fundraiser
7:30pm Oakland: Bay Area Relocalize Project Kick-off



food

Beware Of Sneaky Sugar Alcohols
http://www.commonvoice.com/article.asp?colid=4489



eco

Best 10 Cities in an Oil Crisis, BaltSun, 20060325
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.oil25mar25,0,4694388.story
From the Baltimore Sun City could keep rolling if $100 oil parked cars


http://www.newstatesman.com/200604030006
Fly and be damned
We could close every factory, lock away every car
and turn off every light in the country, but it
won't halt global warming if we carry on taking
planes as often as we do. A voluntary no-flying
movement offers the only hope, argues Mark Lynas


Pics of Tennessee Strip Mines from plane
http://oct29flover.blogspot.com/
http://umdflyoverjan2005.blogspot.com/
Yo everyone here is what is happening to Tennessee's Mountains right now.


DHS Alien Detention and Removal Strategic Plan
http://www.indybay.org/news/2006/03/1811960.php
http://www.ice.gov/graphics/dro/endgame.pdf 49 Page Mein Kampf Doc from US gov


Federal reserve orders TWO TRILLION dollars to be printed
http://www.indybay.org/news/2006/03/1811962.php


Sharon Stone Supports Sheen's Public Statements on9/11
see video at http://www.infowars.com/articles/sept11/sheen_showbiz_sharon_stone.htm


People have short memories. Jeb bush signed executive orders putting Florida under martial law 5 days before 9/11
http://www.rense.com/general63/wte.htm


arnold was in on it; the energy heist didn't end with enron.... where's cheney's appointment calendar bitches ?
http://www.indybay.org/news/2006/03/1811744.php


Left to right: billionaire Warren Buffet, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jacob Rothschild on the latter's estate in 2002.
http://www.nogw.com/illuminati.html


Money Money Money Root Of All Evil - (Great Video)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gpsvi8fh5N8


supporting an amazing community of people deep in the heart of Ontario, Canada. An indigenous community called Grassy Narrows are fighting for control of their land and we need your help in spreading the word and building support for them.
Sign the petition to show your support for Grassy Narrows - http://freegrassy.org


http://www.legitgov.org/index.html#breaking_news
Rival Shia groups unite against US after mosque raid --Baghdad officials end link with 'coalition' in protest --Minister claims 37 victims were tied up and killed


http://www.legitgov.org/index.html#breaking_news
Blackwater USA offers 'private armies' for low-intensity conflicts


Facing Down a Constitutional Crisis
By Gary Hart and Joyce Appleby, History News Network
http://www.alternet.org/story/34084


Flash Video: It's A Secret
http://inthedark.openthegovernment.org


saveoceanbeach.org save freedom of assembly save our rights save our commons
A couple days ago the the SF park association announced they were
considering a ban on all fires on Ocean Beach beginning May 1st.
They are in a "public comment" period now, until April 15th.
I have setup a website to easily mail comments to the GGNRA and to the
press, including talking points and alternative solutions.
http://saveoceanbeach.org/
Please take a few moments and submit your comments. Don't let them take
away our right to one of the best things about living in the Bay Area!
Thanks! Aaron (Burn only clean wood. No treated wood, no plywood or particleboard, no paint)
(If we clean up after ourselves there will be less public pressure)


At long last, a new home sale slump - Sales in February drop more than expected, as median price falls and supply grows. Is the real estate bubble bursting? - by Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com
Melting Ice Threatens Sea-Level Rise - by Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press
UAE, Saudi considering to move reserves out of dollar - by Regional FX
Dollar loses clout in bullion market - by Atul Prakash, Reuters
Carbon cloud over a green fuel - An Iowa corn refinery, open since December, uses 300 tons of coal a day to make ethanol. - http://FromTheWilderness.com



http://www.rense.com
FLA AG Subpoenas 3 Voting Machine Companies
Death Rates Drop After City Cleans Air - Big Surprise...
Congo - Bird Flu Outbreak Would Be 'Catastrophic'
Aspartame Danger To Children, Future Generations
Bush Willing To Send US Troops To Columbia
Secret Saudi Nuke Program With Pakistan Revealed
Pillaging The Treasury And The Constitution
Latino Hordes: Gringos, Not Illegals, Have To Go
Bush Wants Another Regime Change in Iraq
Vendetta: Heroism, Terrorism or Patriotism?
How Our Shortsighted Media Got Us Into War
The Pentagon Exit Hole
Connolly Admitted Supporting JFK Coverup
H5N1 Bird Flu In Mink Expands Range In Sweden
Is Gold Set To Replace Paper Money?
Fed Orders 2 Trillion Dollars Printed, Put In Circulation
Illegals - Guests Or Gate Crashers?
CNN Fears 911 Truth - Cancels Ed Asner's Appearance
Stunning Moussaoui Into Submission?


Alberto Gonzales spoke before law students at Georgetown today, justifying illegal, unauthorized surveillance of US citizens, but during the course of his speech the students in class did something pretty ballsy and brave. They got up from their seats and turned their backs to him.
To make matters worse for Gonzales, additional students came into the room, wearing black cowls and carrying a simple banner, written on a sheet.
Fortunately for him, it was a brief speech... followed by a panel discussion that basically ripped his argument in half.
And, as one of the people on the panel said,
"When you're a law student, they tell you that if you can't argue the law, argue the facts. They also tell you if you can't argue the facts, argue the law. If you can't argue either, apparently, the solution is to go on a public relations offensive and make it a political issue... to say over and over again "it's lawful", and to think that the American people will somehow come to believe this if we say it often enough.
In light of this, I'm proud of the very civil civil disobedience that was shown here today."
- David Cole, Georgetown University Law Professor
It was a good day for dissent.


A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can
only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves
money from the public treasure. From that moment on the majority
always votes for the candidates promising the most money from the
public treasury, with the result that a democracy always collapses
over loose fiscal policy followed by a dictatorship. The average
age of the world's great civilizations has been two hundred years.
These nations have progressed through the following sequence: from
bondage to spiritual faith, from spiritual faith to great courage,
from courage to liberty, from liberty to abundance, from abundance
to selfishness, from selfishness to complacency, from complacency
to apathy, from apathy to dependency, from dependency back to
bondage.
Attributed to Alexander Fraser Tytler (1747-1813)


AFGHANISTAN A SUCCESS STORY?
OPIUM PRODUCTION HAS BEEN MAKING A STEADY INCREASE IN
AFGHANISTAN SINCE OUR SOLDIERS WERE SENT THERE.
FORMER ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE BOBBY CHARLES, WHO
ALSO HAPPENS TO BE A REPUBLICAN,REPEATLY WARNED BUSH AND
HIS CABINET OF THE GROWING INCREASE BUT WAS TOTALLY
IGNORED AND LABELLED"HIGHLY INCONVENIENT"UNTIL THE
FACT SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE HAD HIM
REMOVED FROM HIS POSITION.
THIS HAS BECOME A REGULAR THING OF DOING BUSINESS
WITHIN THIS ADMINISTRATION SINCE DAY ONE.
WHAT EVER THE TRUTH IS THESE PEOPLE REFUSE TO LISTEN
TO THE FACTS AND GO RIGHT AHEAD AND DO WHATEVER THEY
HAD PLANNED TO DO COME HELL OR HIGH WATER.
I FIND IT TOTALLY AND HIGHLY CRIMINAL THERE BEHAVIOR
AND ALL WHO ARE INVOLVED SHOULD BE PROSECUTED TO THE
FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW.


Petition for Congress to Implement 911 Treason independent prosecutor:
http://peaceinspace.blogs.com/911/
Listen to Alfred Webre on Tuesday, March 28, 7 PM CT on the Republic Broadcasting Network with Greg Szymanski discussing the SEPTEMBER 11 TREASON INDEPENDENT PROSECUTOR ACT.
His previous interview with Greg from last week can be heard here:
http://mp3.rbnlive.com/Greg/0603/20060322_Wed_Greg1.mp3
http://mp3.rbnlive.com/Greg/0603/20060322_Wed_Greg.m3u


http://www.legitgov.org/index.html#breaking_news
US to test 700 tonne explosive --Weapon of Mass Destruction would send mushroom cloud over Las Vegas 31 Mar 2006 The United States military planned to detonate a 700 tonne explosive charge in a test called "Divine Strake" that would send a mushroom cloud over Las Vegas, a senior defence official said. "I don't want to sound glib here but it is the first time in Nevada that you'll see a mushroom cloud over Las Vegas since we stopped testing nuclear weapons," said James Tegnelia, head of the Defence Threat Reduction [?!?] Agency.


Personal bankruptcies soar to all-time high - Bankruptcies jumped 30% to nearly 2.1 million last year as debtors rushed to file petitions before new restrictions took effect. - by CNNMoney.com
Global warming yields "glacial earthquakes," future sea level rise - by World Science
China should tap FX reserves to buy gold - banker - by Reuters
Oil prices hold above $64 per barrel - by Kim Khan and Charley Blaine, MSN Money
The oil in your oatmeal - A lot of fossil fuel goes into producing, packaging and shipping our breakfast - by Chad Heeter, SFGate.com
with comment by Michael Ruppert
Read these free stories and other articles here:
http://FromTheWilderness.com


Size of Immigrant protests by city

Here is a breakdown of the estimated sizes of the gigantic immigrant
rights protests that happened in the last 2 weeks against the bill in
Congress that is a major assault on immigrant rights:

March 10, Los Angles CA - 100,000 rallied to protest tough changes in
immigration law.
March 14, Philadelphia's - 1,000 rallied for "life, liberty, and the
pursuit
of happiness
March 15, Monterey CA, 200 rallied
March 17 & 18,! Santa Cruz, 1,000
March 18, Seattle WA, 2,000
March 18, Chicago IL, 100,000
March 24, Milwaukee WI 10,000 marched
March 24, Phoenix AZ, 20,000 gathered at the biggest demonstrations
in city
history
March 24, Los Angeles CA 500,000 or half a million rallied for immigrant
rights
March 24, Los Angeles CA 2,800 student walkouts from 10 local high
schools
and middle schools
March 24, Denver CO, 50,000 protested downtown
March 24, Riverside CA, 400 students at two campuses in the Moreno Valley
Unified School District
March 24, Atlanta GA, 80,000 workers struck and hundreds protested GA
state
bill similar to HH4437 that passed on Friday.
March 25, Denver CO, 50,000
March 25, Dallas TX, 1,500
March 25, Kansas KA, 2,000 people was the largest Hispanic protest
gathering
in
March 25, Charlotte NC, 5,000 and 7,000
March 25, Sacramento CA, 4,000 people protested immigration
legislation at
an annual march honoring the late farm lab! or leader Cesar Chavez.
March 25, Los Angeles CA, 500,000 or half a million rallied for immigrant
rights

A Seattle Youth against War and Racism activist compiled this
information.
Cheers
Kaveri



Thu Mar 30

# THURSDAY 3/30 6:30pm FREE CHCOCLATE TASTING hosted by The Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition <<in an effort to increase awareness and support for fair trade. We have invited Jamie Guzzi, who worked with Global Exchange on their Fair Trade Chocolate campaign, to give us some of the facts and background behind the Fair Trade Chocolate movement. Come stop by and see how delicious social justice can be!>>; FREE; 6:30pm; at Coffee to the People at 1206 Masonic @ Haight in SF; 415-626-2435;
http://www.BGayAreaFairTradeCoalition.blogspot.com
AND http://www.CoffeeToThePeople.com


# Thu(3/30) 7:00pm
- David Ray Griffin, 9/11 The Myth & the Reality
- Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland

A Talk by David Ray Griffin
Thursday, March 30, 2006, 7:00 p.m.
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland

Price: $10. No one turned away at the door for lack of funds
Ticket Purchase: Tickets on sale beginning early March, 2006.
For more information,contact 510-368-0013.

http://www.pdeastbay.org/911MythReality


# Thurs. March 30, 7 pm David Ray Griffin Speaks About 9/11
9/11 — THE MYTH & THE REALITY
Prominent Theologian to Present Omitted Facts and Demand a Full Investigation
Standing by the principle that all suspects in a crime who had the means, motive, and opportunity should be investigated, Dr. Griffin raises disturbing questions and brings to light many omissions and distortions of fact in the official record of the official account – The 9/11 Commission Report. (Doors open at 6:00pm)
Grand Lake Theater 3200 Grand Ave, Oakland
Admission: $10 (no one turned away at the door for lack of funds)


# David Ray Griffin Talk: "9/11: The Myth & The Reality"

Thursday, March 30 7:00pm - 9:00 p.m. with Reception to Follow

10.00 & No One Turned Away at Door For Lack of Funds

Prominent Theologian to Present Omitted Facts and Demand a Full
Investigation

Standing by the principle that all suspects in a crime who had the
means, motive, and opportunity should be investigated, Dr. Griffin
raises disturbing questions and brings to light many omissions and
distortions of fact in the official statement of the official account
- "The 9/11 Commission Report."

Some of the questions and omissions Griffin addresses:
About 100 times a year jet fighters routinely take to the air in
under 20 minutes to investigate aircraft in trouble. On 9/11, nearly
two hours passed without any interceptions. Why?

Why did the Twin Towers collapse straight down, totally, and at
virtually free-fall speed, given the fact that no steel-frame high-
rise building had previously collapsed because of fire and externally
caused damage?
Why did many witnesses, including many firefighters, report hearing
explosions before and during the collapses of the towers?

Why did World Trade Center Building 7, a 47-story steel-frame
skyscraper located over a block away from the Twin Towers, collapse,
even though it was not hit by a plane and had only a few small fires?

Why did the final report of the 9/11 Commission not even mention the
collapse of Building 7?

Please join us to hear Dr. Griffin's lecture, "9/11: The Myth and the
Reality."

For more information contact 510-496-2700
Website: http://www.pdeastbay.org/911MythReality

For those of you living in other states or otherwise can't make it to
the theater that night, you will be able to receive a live web-cast
of the event by logging on to KMUD radio http://www.kmud.org/ on the
evening of the event, at 7:00 p.m. pst. Please spread the word.

Grand Lake Theater 3200 Grand Avenue Oakland (510) 452-3556
http://www.renaissancerialto.com/current/grandlake.htm

For Directions see our event website homepage, and click on
directions: http://www.pdeastbay.org/911MythReality

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

http:// http://www.UnansweredQuestions.org
http://www.communitycurrency.org/9-11.html
http://www.cooperativeresearch.org
http://www.osamaskidneys.com/

http://www.falloutshelternews.com/
http://www.topica.com/lists/politicaldiary


# The Hidden Costs of Plastic: A Presentation by Green Sangha
At the Green Model Home, 205 Montego Key, Novato
Thursday, March 30, 2006 7:00-8:45 pm
FOR General public and local owners of businesses
SPEAKERS
Andy Peri, M.A., and Stuart Moody, M.A., of Green Sangha, a non-profit environmental group
With John Shurtz of Green Builders of Marin and Eben Schwartz of the California Coastal Commission
PROGRAM
1. Film: “Our Synthetic Sea” (10 minutes)
2. Slides: “Plastics: Overtaking Our Planet” (20 minutes)
3. A Nature Ware Party – examples of healthy alternatives to plastic packaging (old ideas, and new)
4. A businessman’s perspective: John Shurtz on how Green Builders of Marin is responding to the plastic pollution
5. Plastics in our oceans, plastics on our shores: Eben Schwartz, Director of California Coastal Clean-up Day, on how our products get into the ocean, and some long-term solutions
6. Summary: Which do we want, short-term “convenience” or long-term survival?
7. Music: Acoustic music by composer and inventor Bart Hopkin of Experimental Music Incorporated, whose experimental instruments demonstrate creative re-use principles at their best
By donation Refreshments will be served


# THURSDAY NIGHT Art of Intimacy
"Bring a Friend to Date" Week Thursday, March 30th 8 pm
One Taste Urban Retreat Center $15 per person
1074 Folsom @ 7th St., San Francisco, CA 415-503-1100
The Art of Intimacy is a playground to explore your
skills in relationship, a forum to learn about
yourself and others. Learn what men really want, how
women love to play and who we are at our deepest
levels.
Create an honest connection with others. Drop your
masks and choose to really be seen and in that being
seen find yourself again.
This week the theme is "Bring my friend to date."
Everyone is asked to bring a friend for someone else
to date.
This is a forum designed and created by women for the
enjoyment of everyone.
Both singles and couples welcome.
$15. Please preregister by calling 415.503.1100--Space
is limited.


# Thursday March 30th 10pm til 12 Spin Jam
DANZHAUS (aka The Gingerbread Warehouse)
1275 Connecticut St. @ Cesar Chavez St. in San Francisco
(for those of you who remember spin Jam at IK,
this is the new incarnation and location...come join us)



Fri Mar 31

# Fri Mar 31 6 PM SHAC 7 Defense Fundraiser
Join East Bay Animal Advocates for an evening to raise funds for the
SHAC 7 Defense Fund. March 31 6 PM
Location: The Albatross, 1822 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org


# *Picture Progress: a silent art auction benefit.*
*Date:* Friday March 31, 2006
*Auction time:* 6:30pm-10:30pm
Party to continue
*Address:* Red Ink Studios
52 9th Street (btwn Market and Mission)
San Francisco Ca 94103
*Phone:* 415-861-3402
*Media Inquires:* 707-322-4861
*Event website:* http://www.indyvoter.org/art
*Short Description:*
Don't miss the The League of Young Voters second annual silent art
auction, Picture Progress, on March 31, 2006. You'll see artwork from
some of San Francisco's best artists side by side with the city's young,
emerging artists. It will be an exciting show with over eighty artists
using a variety of mediums and styles. Drinks, food, jazz and great
company provided.
Short speeches by State Assemblyman Mark Leno, President of SF People's
organization Jane Kim and the League's California organizer Natasha Marsh.
Some of the participating artists are John Fortes, Lewis Watts, Ray
Potes, Norman Locks, Ian Scalzo, Justin Moore, Marlon Ingram, Sofia
Bowart, Shelby White, Terry Cunnif and Lars Rasmussen.
Every penny earned this night will go to support the hard work of the
League to ensure young people get out and vote across the nation in 2006.


# Mar 31: 7pm SFVS Free Video Night at Red Vic
Free Video Night at the Red Victorian Peace Café on the Last Friday of the month. Friday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian & Vegan food are available before the show.
1665 Haight St, between Ashbury and Stanyan, San Francisco
“A Cow at My Table,” a Feature Documentary about Animals, Meat & Culture” - 81 Minutes.
This Documentary has received 12 International Awards and Nominations and features Gene Bauston, Howard Lyman, Jim Mason, Tom Regan, Peter Singer, and other animal activists. Check our veggie hot line: 415-273-5481 or our website:
http://www.sfvs.org for updates.


# Bay Area Relocalize – Official Project Kick-off:

"Preparing Our Communities for the End of Cheap Oil"

Join us for the official launch event of Bay Area Relocalize, a
ground-breaking project of Post Carbon Institute that’s catalyzing
a regional transition away from over-reliance on fossil fuels.
Hear from leaders in the growing peak oil and community
relocalization movement, and learn about ways you can get involved
to bring the production of food, energy, water, and other vital
resources closer to home.

WHERE: The Forum @ Laney College, 900 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94607

WHEN: March 31, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Featuring:

· Julian Darley, Founder, Post Carbon Institute and author, High
Noon for Natural Gas
· Dave Room, Director of Municipal Response, Post Carbon Institute
and co-author Relocalize Now! (forthcoming)
· Jason Bradford, Founder, Willits Economic Localization Project
· Other panelist TBA
· Moderator/Introducer: Aaron Lehmer, U.S. Program Coordinator,
Post Carbon Institute

COST: $10 at the door, or FREE with your Relocalization Workshop
registration (see April 1 event notice)

For more information, please visit: http://bayarea.relocalize.net

----------------------------------------------

Full-Day Relocalization Workshop:

"Preparing Our Communities for the End of Cheap Oil"

How can individuals foster awareness in their community of the
need to live sustainably, and what can be done after they
understand this need? This workshop draws from the instructors’
experience in Willits, California, where the need to “localize” the
economy in terms of food, energy and basic goods production has
garnered broad political appeal. Learn how to frame messages around
common values, motivate action based on the tension between fear
and desire, and explore some basic “how-to” guidelines for
organizing communities around an economic relocalization agenda.

WHERE: Café Axe Cultural Center, 1525 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94612

WHEN: April 1, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Instructors: Jason Bradford and Brian Weller, Willits Economic
Localization Project

Featuring:
· Hands-on instruction from the Willits Economic Localization
Project organizers
· Morning and Afternoon Sessions Covering:
· Fostering public awareness of the need to relocalize
· Using the “Inventory, Vision, Plan, Action” process
· Conducting a local asset and natural resource assessment
· Mobilizing and activating your community
· Organic lunch!

COST*: $95 [includes March 31 evening kick-off] through March 17 /
$125 from March 18 - March 31

Please register ASAP – only 50 spots available!

To register, send each participant’s name, address, phone, and e-
mail, along with a check made payable to “Metafoundation” to:

Bay Area Relocalize
3048 College Ave. #1
Berkeley, CA 94705

* Limited 50% discount scholarships are also available to those
with limited income or from historically under-represented
communities.

For more information, contact

Aaron G. Lehmer
Program Coordinator
Post Carbon Institute
http://www.postcarbon.org
aaron [at] postcarbon.org
http://bayarea.relocalize.net

'Learning to Live in a Low Energy World'


# Bent presents Uniformity Fri March 31 8:00 PM
1277 Mission @ 9th St SF 8pm-2am @ the SF Citadel
Bent presents Uniformity, a dungeon party exclusively for kinky youth*. Find a uniform (military, police, medical, school, retail, postal, whatever turns your crank) and start planning your interrogation scene (or, uh, mail delivery scene) now!
Upstairs:
8pm-9pm: Dungeon orientation- we will show you around the space, talk about dungeon etiquette and answer questions. Experienced players also welcome to show up early to socialize or start setting up scenes.
9pm-2am: DJs Shatter (of BaGG), Raven (of recoilstudio.com), and Stiletto (of Wasteland) playing goth/industrial and requests, dance space, social area, and snacks.
10:30pm- A set by Cuir Bleu, an electronic rock fetish band with a “spanking good beat” (http://www.cuirbleu.com)
11:30pm- Performance by the Knotty Boys (http://www.knottyboys.com)
Downstairs:
8pm-2am: Open dungeon! 2500+ square feet of sex-positive dungeon space with room for flogging or fucking as takes your fancy.
An SF Citadel event at 1277 Mission St. $20 at the door. Volunteer for 1 hour and get in free!
Volunteers, questions, comments, or naked pictures: e-mail your host, chey, at citadelbent yahoo.com
Tribe at tribes.tribe.net/sfbent
*for the purposes of this party, "youth" is 18, 19, 20's and 30's.


# Friday March 31st...GET FREAKY!
This wiil be extra special get freaky, because there is going to be a full
on live show with Heavy Weight Dub Champions w/ Isreal Apostle &
Stero-Lion. This is one time when the energy of 1015 is really
transformed and brightened up with a live music vibe. They played once
before and it really made a differnce.
I will be playing the opening set in the front room that night, probably
around 10 o' clock or so. Some come early if you want to hear me play.
GET FREAKY! Friday March 31st 10pm-6am
1015 Folsom @ 6th st. SF, CA http://an-ten-nae.net


# 2006-03-31 10:00 PM $5 Opel party this Friday @ Mighty ! 119 Utah @ 15th St/ Potrero
After our supra anniversary party, we thought it'd be nice to do a cheap party with a focus on progressively oriented future music. So... we've teamed up Spundae and some local greats who've prepared special sets just for this night. Please make it one of your stops, the price can't be beat!
There's lots of exciting evolutions in the 4/4 happening with amazing home grown talent right here.
Prepare for the Future, the future is now.
With SPESH SYD GRIS DIRTYHERTZ TAJ
EKKO HOJ ALAIN OCTAVO CLARK HAMON
This party is only $5 bucks all night long !
http://opelproductions.com



April 2006

# 04/01 Annual SF ST STUPID'S DAY PARADE http://www.SaintStupid.com


# ATURDAY 4/1 ***APRIL FOOLS DAY***

* JOIN RJ and The SF CACOPHONY SOCIETY for the 28th Annual SF ST STUPID'S DAY PARADE hosted by The FIRST CHURCH of the LAST LAUGH...it's always a kick, and there will be a group of us going down there to join the goofy festivities; WEAR and/or BE something STUPID and join us; FREE; 1145am-2pm; we're meeting to carpool from Petaluma at 1030-1045am in the bandstand in the center of Walnut Park at 4th & D streets, just down the street from the Petaluma Golden Gate Transit Bus Depot at 4th & C streets...OR meet us in SF at Justin "Pee Wee" Herman Plaza at Embarcadero @ Market across from the ferry building clock tower; 510-841-1898;
http://www.SaintStupid.com/event.html AND http://www.SF.Cacophony.org


# Sat Afternoon in Washington Square park after ST Stupids day parade ends,
Party in the park! expect sound system, costumes, frisbees, Washington @ Colombus


# St Stupids Day Parade, after, after party!
April 1st, 2006 4pm - 11pm $8 ($7 if in cotume)

PRESS RELEASEhellipPRESS RELEASEhellipPRESS RELEASEhellip

When: April 1st, 2006
Where: ACE Junkyard, 2555 McKinnon St
Time: 4pm - 11pm (Performers: START @ 4:20!)
What: St. Stupid's day parade after, after-party!
For more info contact: Bob Madigan or Annie Krist: 415 922-5966

fluffgrrlz [at] excite.com http://www.fluffgrrl.com http://www.cyclecide.com

Here ye, here ye, all you stupid peoplehellipbe prepared for a HUGE
line up of Music, Entertainment and Mayhem to fascinate, thrill and
amusehellipFor those of you who don't know, the St. Stupid's Day
parade is an American Institutionhellipnow in it's 28th
yearhellipEvery year, rain or shine on April 1st, Bishop Joey
provides wholesome entertainment for the good folks of the Bay Area
in Downtown San Franciscohellipso, come down to the parade, but,
save some room for more stuff laterhellip

A fun filled extravaganza guaranteed to titillate all your senses
(and then some) and provide hours of entertainment for one and
allhellipThere will be a dizzying array of bands, performers and
other gratifications. Bishop Joey from the First Church of the Last
Laugh will be presiding, assisted by other San Francisco icons such
as: Dr. Hal (Ask Dr. Hal), Michael Peppe (Michael Peppe), Professor
David Apocalypse and plenty of surprise guests (so surprising we
don't even know who they are!). They are sure to keep us amused and
bemusedhellip

But, as if that is not enough, there will be many musical choices
providing a multitude of cacophonous delights, including some of the
most unusual, entertaining and bizarre arrangements, including; Fluff
Grrl, ECC, MONGOLOID, Los Banos (Cyclecide Bike Rodeo Band), Jesus
Fucking Christ, Violent Discharge, Deranged Pussy and North of Penguin!

Also for all you kids, kids at heart, and people who just want to
have an out of body experience, Heavy Pedal Cyclecide Bike Rodeo
will provide some thrills and chills with their wacky and nifty
original bikes and rides! There will also be plenty of libations
available at the "Rock Star Bar" trade with your lovely hosts Flash
and Victoria and DJ Fox and DJ Big Daddy will be spinning some tunes
for the heck of ithellip All this and oh so much more, all for YOUR
pleasure!

The doors (as they are) will open at 4:00pm and show starts at 4:20pm
(wink, wink!). The fun continues through 11pm. A mere $8 fee gets
you in the door ($7 if in costume). This will all take place at the
venerable ACE Junkyard which is located at 2555 McKinnon St (near
Bayshore), probably SF's most unusual and coolest venue. Accessible
by MUNI (lines 9 and 24, go behind the Burger King) and major freeway
exits. DON'T be fooled by cheap imitations, this is THE place to be
on April Fools Day and THE place to go after the parade! An event NOT
to be missed, hope to see you all there!

ACE Junkyard 2555 McKinnon Street San Francisco
Located at 2555 McKinnonn Street, near Bayshore, accessible by MUNI
(9 and 24 lines) and by the Freeway.
fluffgrrlz [at] excite.com 415 922-5966
http://www.fluffgrrl.com http://www.cyclecide.com


# Sat Apr 1 Noon - 1pm KFC Cruelty Protest San Rafael
Advocacy Rewards Points: 2000

Join Bay Area Vegetarians as we stick up for the chickens and protest
theColonel's secret ingredient (animal cruelty) at:
San Rafael KFC
555 Second Street,
San Rafael, 94901

New or experienced activists are welcome. This is a low-key protest,
all signs and leaflets provided. We do this monthly, usually happening
on the 1st SATURDAY of each month, 12-1 pm *(NOTE NEW DAY AND TIME)*,
but check calendar to confirm. If you can't make this date but want to
help at future ones, please email me.

For more info on this nationwide campaign to get KFC to mandate better
conditions for the chickens slaughtered, click here
http://www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com/index.asp


# 4/1: KFC Cruelty Demonstration in San Jose (san jose west)

KFC's cruelty-for-profit cannot be tolerated. The public needs to know about the millions of chickens who suffer hideous lives and deaths because KFC refuses to make effective changes. On April Fools Day we will be asking the public not to be fooled, and to join our fight for the chickens by boycotting KFC.

When: Saturday, April 1, 1:00 PM
Where: KFC 250 North Bascom Ave., San Jose (corner of Bascom and Naglee)

New activists! No need to be shy. We are a friendly, fun group who will help you "get started". The "Six Foot Chicken Man" will welcome you with open wings!
All posters and leaflets provided, but feel free to bring your own creations!
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/145169256.html


# 4/1
Tea Making, Qigong, Movement & Healing!
4/1
Ayurveda for Stress Management - at BodyWorks Yoga
4/1
Soul Salaam at Capoeira Arts Cafe, April 1st ,World-infused Beats
http://craigslist.org


# PuppetLOVE! 2006 Sat April 1 8:00pm $13-20 sliding scale

Wise Fool presents
PuppetLOVE! 2006
Shadows, Objects & A Few Naughty Bits
experimental, political & emerging puppetry

April 1st ONLY!!! * Counterpulse Performance Space

PuppetLOVE! brings together the best of West Coast experimental,
political and emerging puppetry. Now in our eighth year, we present
just one night of outstanding new puppetry work primarily from local
Bay Area puppet artists. This year's mini-festival highlights new
directions in shadow puppetry and object theatre and features a rare
appearance of Bay Area's own Wise Fool Puppet Intervention. Also
included will be new short works from Emily Butterfly of the Big
Tadoo Pupept Crew, Christine Marie formerly of Shadowlight
Productions, Il Teatro Calamari and Signal Light Theatre of Portland
Oregon. We also bring you a live puppet auction, intermission food
and entertainment by Jerome Waag of Chez Panisse and surprise guests.
PuppetLOVE! seeks to challenge the perception of puppetry as
artistically insubstantial. Join us as we lead into fantastical
worlds filled with lush visual poetry, complex themes, sharp wit and
dark humor. The work presented is geared for adults but children are
welcome. There will be one segment at the end of the evening that is
not appropriate for children and that will be announced.

Wise Fool A World of Nothing projections, shadows, mask, giant
puppets and more
Emily Butterfly The Story of Ryan a story with a message
Il Teatro Calamari Three Ships shadows, projections, a story about
Christopher Columbus
Signal Light Theatre All to Get Her giant objects & transformations
Christine Marie Enanteodromia: 4 doors All things must flow into
their opposite, shadows & movement
Wise Fool Erotic Shadow Show shadows
PLUS! A Puppet Auction, Intermission food & entertainment

Counterpulse 1310 Mission St @ 9th $13-20 8pm
INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS: (415) 905-5958
Counterpuls 1310 Mission Street @9th st San Francisco 415-626-2060
http://www.counterpulse.org


# 4/1: B.A.D. GIRLS ROLLER DERBY BOUT! (oakland west) 8:30pm
210 Heggenberger Loop Rd, Oakland http://www.bayareaderbygirls.com
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/144340057.html


# Homegrown Sat April 1 8:00pm - 2:00am
Sliding Scale: $8 suggested donation

In conjunction with the Post Carbon Institute's, Bay Area Relocalization
Workshop and the SOULutionary Speaker series, East Bay City Repair is
proud to present:

HOMEGROWN
Play-Making Event
A Convergence of East Bay Activism
The East Bay Community is invited to join local Sustainability,
Community
and Arts organizations in a celebration of diversity, innovation and
intention.

SAT APRIL 1: 9:00pm - 2am
Oakland Sol
1236 23rd Avenue/International Blvd.
Fruitvale District - Oakland
Directions: http://oaklandsol.org/wp/?page_id=6

PRESENTATIONS BY: the Post Carbon Institute, the Urban Permaculture
Guild, East Bay City Repair, Rana Creek and featuring special guest:
Mark
Lakeman of City Repair - Portland

GROOVE to the Organic Riddims of DJ Mocean
ART INSTALLATION by Origamic
CHAI, Libations and Natural Foods provided by East Bay City Repair
LIVE LOCAL MUSIC + PERFOMANCE
DRUM and DANCE in the Backyard Garden

ALSO: don't miss City Repair Portland's Co-Director, Mark Lakeman
talk about Communitecture on Friday eve March 31st and ADPSR's New
Village Press' director, Lynne Elizabeth speak earlier the evening of
April 1 onWorks of HeART, Community-Based Arts, Doing Time in the
Garden. Both SOULutionaries talks are 7:30-9:30pm at the Alameda
Point Collaborative.

POST CARBON INSTITUTE: http://www.postcarbon.org
SOULUTIONEERS: http://www.solutioneers.org
OAKLAND SOL: http://www.oaklandsol.org
CITY REPAIR: http://www.cityrepair.org
URBAN PERMACULTURE GUILD: http://www.urbanpermacultureguild.org
ALAMEDA POINT COLLABORATIVE: http://www.apcollaborative.org

For More Info: http://eastbay.cityrepair.org

Oakland Sol 1236 23rd Ave / International Blvd. Oakland
http://www.oaklandsol.org



Sun Apr 2

# ############# POSTPONED due to RAIN #########
Happy Spring ~ Let the Sun Shine!!
SUNSET ~ Season Opener Sunday, April 2nd, 2006
Stafford Lake Park, Novato Ca. **Directions coming soon**
10am - ?? All welcome Artists:
J-Bird Galen Solar
special guest: RITHMA (Om Records, Terraform, Tweekin Records - http://www.rithma.org )
+ more tba http://pacificsound.net 415.820.1664


# Sunday, April 2nd NOON - 2am it's time to get... OUT OF [KONTROL]
with 2 legends playing back to back! DANIEL BELL (7th City, Accelerate, Tresor)
+ JOHN TEJADA (Palette, Poker Flat, Playhouse)
plus [KONTROL] residents: Sammy D Craig Kuna Alland Byallo
JUST ADDED: the SUNSET Party, from 2pm -7:30pm with DJ's:
J-Bird Galen Solar
special guest: RITHMA (Om Records, Terraform, Tweekin Records - http://www.rithma.org)
BOCA (the Bar Of Contemporary Art) 414 Jessie St @ Mint
(just around the corner from Mezzanine) FULL BAR!
tons of parking the @ 5th and Mission garage
NOON - 2am 21+ w/ ID $10 til 10pm / $15 after
Capacity is limited so don't sleep kiddies!
http://www.kontrolsf.com


# April Potluck will take place on Sunday, April 2nd from
11am-2pm in the Community Room of the Police Station at 630 Valencia
St (at 17th St, 5 mins walk from 16th and Mission BART).

Please bring a raw vegan potluck dish to share sufficient for 10-
12, with a serving utensil, and your own plate and silverware.
Potluck is free to members and $3 to non-members - an additional $5
if you don't bring food to share.

Our speaker this month is Elaina Love: she will be talking about natural body care products
and demonstrating how to make live cornbread and other goodies.

Your friend can subscribe to this list, by sending a blank email to:

SFLivingFoods-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com

If you already subscribe to this email list, you can post a message by sending your posts to:

SFLivingFoods [at] yahoogroups.com

To find more information about our group

http://living-foods.com/sflife
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SFLivingFoods
Call the Sproutline at 415-751-2806 to check for up to date events and any last minute changes.



# Sunday, April 2, 12:30-3:00
David Ray Griffin, featured speaker
“9/11: Myth and Reality”
Annual luncheon of the Democratic World Federalist
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
1187 Franklin Street (at Geary)
David Ray Griffin has put his formidable reputation on the line to scrutinize what he believed to be an inadequate and possibly disingenuous government investigation into the events of 9/11. Through his lectures and his books (The New Pearl Harbor and The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions), Griffin's well-honed speculative outlook, acute logic, and unbiased predisposition are brought to bear on this troubling period in United States, and world, history.
Come hear one of the world’s most celebrated theologians speak about the greatest deception ever perpetrated on the American people—and what can be done about it.



Mon Apr 3

# MON. APRIL 3, 12 noon DAVID RAY GRIFFIN,
Author, The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions
9/11: MYTH AND REALITY
Does the Bush administration's official story regarding the attacks of 9/11 contain gaps and misrepresentations? Has the public been deprived of facts that might shed light on how and why we were attacked? Griffin will delve into what he identifies as the "conspiracy theory" mind-stop that has disconnected Americans from the facts of this history-making event.
Common Wealth Club 11:30 a.m., Check-in - 12:00 p.m., Program
Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd floor, SF. Free for Members, $15 for Non-members


# Celestine Prophecy author event Monday, April 3, 7:00 PM
Booksmith 1644 Haight St San Francisco, CA 415-863-8688
http://www.booksmith.com
bestselling authors JAMES REDFIELD & SALLE MERRILL REDFIELD
talk & book signing for The Celestine Prophecy: The Making of the Movie
Monday, April 3rd at 7 pm

This April, the long-awaited feature film adaptation of The Celestine Prophecy will hit movie screens. Join authors James Redfield and Salle Merrill Redfield as we celebrate the publication of The Celestine Prophecy: The Making of the Movie, a new book featuring more than 150 full-color photographs, as well as commentary on capturing the magic of the Nine Insights on film for a whole new audience.

James Redfield is the author of The Celestine Prophecy, which was a bestseller around the world. He also served as screenwriter and producer of the film. Salle Merrill Redfield is the film's executive producer.

Booksmith author events are free and located at our San Francisco store (1644 Haight Street in San Francisco, between Clayton & Cole), unless otherwise noted. For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit http://www.booksmith.com If you cannot attend an event and would like to order a signed copy of a book by an author included in our events calendar, please email or call our store.



Tue Apr 4

# Tue Apr 4 7-10pm UAS GREEN MOVIE NIGHT
UAS launches a monthly movie night for the local green community, starting Tuesday April 4th with "The End of Suburbia". Come absorb some of the most insightful films, documentaries and commentaries across a wide spectrum of relevant topics of today and tomorrow.
Bring a pillow, a bowl and a mug (for free organic popcorn and tea) and engage in lively discussion before/after each segment.
Opening Night:
END OF SUBURBIA -- (and perhaps other shorts)
http://www.endofsuburbia.com
Tuesday April 4th
7pm - 10pm
$5 donation (nobody turned away for lack of funds)
SOMA Creativity Center
81 Langton Street, Suite 13
San Francisco, CA 94103
(near folsom/7th across from Brainwash)
Map: http://tinyurl.com/f4dqu



# District Five Nert Training
WHAT: Earthquake & Disaster Preparedness Training
WHEN: Evening Sessions, (5:00pm – 8:00pm)
Tuesday April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, May 9
WHERE: Western Addition - Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. 1050 Mcallister
Street/Webster
HOW: Call – (415)970-2024 to register (415)970-2022 for more information
or Visit - http://www.sfgov.org/sffdnert to see more about the training and
register on line


# West Contra Costa County Creek and Watershed Symposium (albany / el cerrito)
Reply to: kono [at] cd.cccounty.us
April 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Contra Costa College, the Contra Costa Watershed Forum is hosting the Creek and Watershed Symposium. Free admission. Open to general public. Please come and learn about what's going on in creeks and watersheds in western Contra Costa County. Meet representatives from local creek groups and see their presentations. Forum's Volunteer Creek Monitoring Program will provide a presentation to show you findings from the Global Positioning System and Benthic Macro Invertebrate data collection efforts. Hear stories of wildlife in local creeks and major restoration efforts.
For more information, visit http://www.cocowaterweb.org
or contact Kae Ono at kono cd.cccounty.us or 925-335-1230


# former United States Senator GARY HART author talk
Wednesday, April 5, 7:00 PM
Booksmith 1644 Haight St San Francisco, CA 415-863-8688
http://www.booksmith.com
former United States Senator GARY HART
talk & book signing for God And Caesar in America
Wednesday, April 5th at 7 pm

--- In his timely new book, former United States Senator Gary Hart outlines the growing danger of religion disguised by politics - and how a minority is subverting the political system to ensure its own agenda. God And Caesar in America: An Essay on Religion and Politics is an analysis of this potentially dangerous movement - and warning to those who believe in democracy.

Former United States Senator Gary Hart (D-Colorado) is the author of numerous books, and a leading expert on national security and American foreign policy. He is also a lawyer and teacher, and holds a doctorate degree from Oxford and graduate law and divinity degrees from Yale. Hart represented the state of Colorado in the United States Senate from 1975 until 1987. In 1984 and 1988, he was a candidate for President.

Booksmith author events are free and located at our San Francisco store (1644 Haight Street in San Francisco, between Clayton & Cole), unless otherwise noted. For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit http://www.booksmith.com If you cannot attend an event and would like to order a signed copy of a book by an author included in our events calendar, please email or call our store.


# * F L O O R P L A Y ! * Marin's Mid-Week Groove Nucleus * With DJ
Dragonfly and DJ Gingersnap *
Rain gotcha down? Need to stir up some joy? Come on out for Floorplay!

Hey! Did you know that we are rockin' it at the Nautilus in San Rafael every
wednesday night at 8:30PM ? Your lovely faces and souls are needed on the
dance floor! I wanted to re-mind you to un-wind and find your feet enjoying
some Floorplay. So far it has been such a sweet vibe in the room, lots of
old and new freinds swirlin and twirlin in a room that's got plenty of room
to play in. If you've been itching for some freak out space, this is the
place! We need you to make it all happen and to keep the vibe alive so
c'mon out to San Rafael this wednesday! I can't wait to squeeze ya...

We dance from 8:30 - 11:30. Admission is $12.00

Please feel free to forward this floorplay flyer far and wide! (now say
that five times fast... ;) Yours in the dance, Rana




Thu April 6

# Gala Opening of GarageGallery Thu April 6 5:30pm-8:30pm Free 655+Bryant+S


# THU 4/6 7pm G.I. resister film, benefit: Sir! No Sir!
I hope you'll come out to see this amazing and important film! It is the untold story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam and tells a part of history that has been forgotten, about the conscientious objectors, underground newspapers and coffee houses, of those who resisted in many ways. It is a powerful glimpse of both history and of the present and future. In addition to meeting vets featured in the film and modern day resisters on April 6th, there will also be talks featuring these folks, the director David Zeiger, and members of Bay Area peace groups after all the screenings during the week run at the Red Vic April 7-13th!! Finally, we need your help and support to get the word out in NYC where the film will be at the IFC for a week April 19-26th. There are some 30 cities around the nation that are waiting to see how the film does in NY. If news of this movement is to reach the heartland of the USA we MUST sell out all the shows in NYC. If you or someone you know has contacts in NYC please email celia riseup.net for an email blast about the NYC screenings!

Peace, Celia Alario celia riseup.net 310-721-6517

Global Exchange presents
Special Oakland Preview Screening of the film

“Sir, No Sir!”
A Benefit for Iraq Vets Against the War
Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Film Festival &
Best Documentary Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival

Thursday April 6th at 7:00pm
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Avenue in Oakland
(Closest BART: MacArthur or 19th Street Station)

Celebrate Soldiers' Resistance from Vietnam to Iraq
Film • Music • Spoken Word • Community

Aimee Allison • Army Conscientious Objector
Pablo Paredes • Iraq War Resister
David Zeiger • Director of the Film
Vietnam Veterans from the Film

Advance tickets $8, $10 at the door
For Tickets call 415-255-7296 x244

Presented in partnership with:
Global Exchange, Courage to Resist, Not Your Soldier, Leave My Child Alone, Not in Our Name,
Ruckus Society, Art in Action, Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors, Veterans for Peace, Codepink

************************************

"A penetrating eye-opener of a documentary."
-The Hollywood Reporter

"Bolstered by proud memories of Vietnam vets who turned against the war, Sir! No Sir! rings with an exultant, even elated tone."
-Variety

Check out the trailer at http://www.sirnosir.com and
contact celia @ riseup.net for posters, postcards and flyers to help promote this event!


# Made In the Mission Thursday, April 6 7:00-10:00pm Free
Amaru Gallery and Starting-Artists Presents: MADE IN THE MISSION!
Exhibition Dates: April 6th - June 6th, 2006
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 6th, 2006 (7-10pm)
Amaru Gallery 510 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110 415.552.3787
http://www.amarugallery.com between 16th and 17th,



Fri Apr 7

# .EU domain first-come-first-serve (FCFS) real-time registrations are currently scheduled to begin April 7, 2006.


# IEP's Open House and Community Building Fri April 7 6-9pm Free!
Please join IEP as we celebrate more than 20 years of providing low
or no cost accessible Traditional Chinese Medicine and complementary
healthcare to our Bay Area communities. Food and Spirit. Fun
Raffles. Music and Laughter. Entertainemnt by Arturo Galster! And
in recognition of the commitment of Katy Dreyfuss, Rani Eversly, and
Rick Sajbel to the community healthcare model in action!
The Immune Enhancement Project is a non-profit dedicated to providing
affordable and accessible Traditional Chinese Medicine and other
healing arts to the community and addressing inequities in access to
quality healthcare.
Immune Enhancement Clinic 3450 16th St San Francisco 415.252.8711
http://www.iepclinic.com


# FRIDAY, APRIL 7 at 7:30 2125 Jefferson St., Berkeley
To Bethlehem and Beyond: Celebrating Nonviolent Resistance
An audio-visual report-back from Jim Haber, recently in Bethlehem for the "Celebrating Nonviolent Resistance" conference in late December. Almost 200 internationals and 200 Palestinians, along with 30 or so Israelis who came illegally, discussed the oft ignored history of nonviolent resistance worldwide, and in Palestine and Israel in particular. He also visited Palestinians and Israelis from Hebron to Jenin to Tel Aviv during the recent election campaigns.

Opening for Mr. Haber will be musical selections by Mokai, local singer/songwriter. Putting a twist on traditional folk and folk blues styles, Mokai accompanies his soulful vocals with powerful grooves and smokin' blues riffs. (http://mokaimusic.com)

Jim Haber is coordinator of War Resisters League-West and is on WRL's National Committee. He is also on the steering committee of United for Peace and Justice-Bay Area and is an active member of Jewish Voice for Peace. Since 1986 Jim has been helping run Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen in S.F. For more information about WRL West, visit wrlwest.org or contact Jim haber at wrlwest [at] riseup.net .

For more information about the Alternatives to War Forum, contact Sandra Schwartz at the American Friends Service Committee, 415-565-0201 x24, sschwartz [at] afsc.org .

FRIDAY, APRIL 7 at 7:30
St. Joseph the Worker School
2125 Jefferson St., Berkeley
(just behind St. Joseph the worker Church; Parking available in the school lot at Grant St.)
NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. SORRY
Hosted by the Fr. Bill O'Donnell Social Justice Committee. For more information, Contact Bill Joyce at 510-845-4740.


# Gotham's Fantasies Opening Party Fri April 7 10:10 pm -1:00am $5-$15 sliding scale
Image:
http://www.sexandculture.org/images/gotham-front.jpg

Bang! Splat! Prick!
Holy Wet Dream, Batman!
Gotham's Fantasies -- an opening party for Center for Sex and
Culture's April art show.
'Gotham's Fantasies' features the work of four artists -- David
Steinberg, Jeanne Hemhauser, Patricia Nason, and Mike Woolson -- in
"A Photography exhibit exposing the Deviant Desires of Gotham City's
Do-gooding Denizens and Depraved Degenerates"! Costumed scenarios
show a distinctly fetishistic side to the classic Batman super-hero
and villain fantasies, with models from last fall's Darkroom Theatre
production of "Batman: The TV Show, the Play." (http://www.darkroomsf.com )
Artist bios will be posted on http://www.sexandculture.org.

The opening Party for Gotham's Fantasies is a pre-party for CSC's
Kink Ink art auction (4/8/06) and visitors may preview the Kink Ink
art. It will be held at the Center for Sex and Culture at 398 11th
Street (at Harrison) on Friday April 7th, 10:00 pm until 1:00 a.m.
Cost is $5-$15 sliding scale.
Fetish or Super Hero/Villain attire (and attitude) is encouraged.
Performances by Dr. Hal Robins (The Ask Dr. Hal Show), Meliza Banales
(2002 Oakland Grand Slam champion poet, prizewinning writer and
filmmaker), Sherilyn Connelly (Queer Open Mic -- "It's all fiction,
except for the true stuff. Gosh, even that"), Katrina James
(producer, cult public access show "kittypr0n" and erotica writer),
Catwoman (Meoww!), Red Door on the Left (a super-powered comic duo)
and The Hand (Apocalyptic Renaissance). The Hand will perform
"Pinky, Ring, Middle, Index & Thumb: A Hanfull of Songs for Ukulele
and Kazoo" as well as some classic Batman music. The Hand: A clown
(Accordion/Luz Gaxiola), a gentleman (Viola/Victor Lowrie) and a
madman (classical guitar/Matt Walker), whose music sounds like gypsy
lullabies.

Gallery hours throughout April can be found at http://www.sexandculture.org
-- see listings on the Upcoming Events page.

Gotham's Fantasies is curated and produced by Sadie Lune
http://www.sadielune.com

The Center for Sex and Culture 398 11th St San Francisco 415 255 1155
http://www.sexandculture.org

Directly across 11th St from the DNA lounge, between Folsom and
Harrison. Ring bell #303

sadielune gmail.com 415 255 1155
http://www.sexandculture.org/pages/upcoming-events-at-CSC.html



Sat Apr 8

# Apr 8 town hall meeting SF http://burningman.com
Then Skate afterwords at Metreon; 4th and Mission


# VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT TOWN MEETING & POT LUCK

Burning Man's annual Volunteer Recruitment Town Meeting & Pot Luck BBQ is being held in our San Francisco home offices on Saturday, April 8th, noon-3 pm.

Spring Volunteer Recruitment Town Meeting & Pot Luck BBQ:
Saturday April 8th, noon to 3 pm
at BURNING MAN HEADQUARTERS
1900 Third Street at 16th, San Francisco, CA
http://www.burningman.com/office.directions

Limited parking. Enter from 16th Street behind U-Save Rentals. Location served by SF Muni Bus #15 - see 511.org for trip planning.


# SF Chocolate Factory Tasting Event Saturday, April 8 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free

San Francisco Gourmet Chocolatier to Present Spring Line of Luxury
Chocolate Truffles

The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, known for its signature tins
filled with gourmet chocolate drops, is hosting a special tasting
event on Saturday, April 8th at its SOMA Retail Boutique.

Chocolatier Anthony Ferguson of Cacao Anasa will present his spring
collection of artisan chocolate truffles and confections, many
infused with exotic floral, herb and spice blends. "Spring is a time
of new beginnings when the pungent fragrances and flavors of new life
and hope intermingle with the remembrance of our own beginnings,"
said chocolatier Ferguson. "Our new collections combine that essence
of spring with the finest chocolate, bringing new freshness to our
artisan delights." Cacao Anasa's handcrafted European and gianduja
truffles have been served in some of California's premier
restaurants, resorts and wineries.

Meet Cacao Anasa's Anthony Ferguson on April 8th between 1 and 3 p.m.
at The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, 286 12th Street (near Folsom).

The San Francisco Chocolate Factory 286 12th St San Francisco 415-677-9194
http://www.sfchocolate.com


# Saturday, April 8, 6--8 pm (vip), 8 pm general admission: KINK INK!
At Epicenter Gallery at the Center for Sex & Culture, 398 11th Street at Harrison.
$50 for VIP reception, $10 8 pm general admission http://www.sexandculture.org

A benefit for CSC's operating expenses, Kink Ink includes a silent auction of donated items, especially focusing on original adult comic art; a VIP reception featuring comic artists drawing art on live nude models plus special guests, porn stars CJ Laing and April Flores, aka Fatty D; and a slate of performances by artists Tom Orr, Carol Queen (Peep Show), Jukie Sunshine, and more! Auction payments may be made via cash, check, or Paypal (we will have a computer on site for people desiring to use Paypal).


# 2006-04-08 8:00 PM Location: Regency Center ArtSFest 2006


# Flambe Lounge SK'Bowling! Sat April 8 8:30pm - 12am

$12 in wacky/furry/black-light attire, $15 street clothes

Burning Man invites you to come to SK'Bowling night, the first Flambe
Lounge of the year! An all-ages event.

Enjoy Costumed Icescapades, Blacklite Bowling, and non-stop Black
Rock City DJ's including Black Rock Roller Disco, Otis Fodder of The
Bran Flakes, DJ Pantshead, Princess Frillybottom, The Neon Bunny
Experience and more! There will be playarific pageantry, silly
games, swap-a-lane-bowling, Olympicky judges, and random emergency
broadcasts from a burner-jacked PA system. Join us for this
extravagargantua mixed-up mixer!

7:30-8:30 Gather w/friends in playground outside rink
8:30-9:00 Rent skates early and fluff your earmuffs
9:00-11:00 Ice Skate to funky BRC DJ's
(Skating ends at 11pm, so get there early!)
9:30-10:00 Rent your shoes for Bowling
10:00-12:00 Black-light Bowling games and lane changes

Skate rental is included, add $3 for bowling shoe rental (You can
bring your own bowling shoes or figure skates if you have 'em)

Ice Rink notes: We all know how to survive on a cold playa night and
still look fabulous; ice-skating off the playa is no different. Fluff
up your faux-fur, slide into your sparkly spandex, and wear thick
socks. We'll be giving a prize for the Most Original Earmuffs!

Alley notes: The bowling alley is limited to 110 people/hr so get
there early and get wristband at the ice rink. Wear your Black-light
best, as the alley will be black-lit! We will be playing survival
bowling and other games for a two-hour mix and MIS-matched
championshipwreck bowl-off!

Yerba Buena Center Ice Skating and Bowling
750 Folsom St. betw. 3rd & 4th St
San Francisco

http://www.skatebowl.com

Enter from Folsom St. between 3rd and 4th St, and take stairs or
elevator up one level to the YBC Skating Rink and Bowling Alley. Or,
enter from Howard St. next to the Carousel and Zeum, walk south
through the gardens to the Skating/Bowling buildings
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# Sat Apr 8 Chillin Productions at Mezzanine 444 Jessie


# 2006-04-08 8:00 PM @ mezzanine
Chillin' Productions will be celebrating it's 8th Anniversary / Fare-Well Show!
Chillin will feature their best and favorite
60 fashion designers
including miss velvet cream : venus superstar : miranda caroligne : how wild is jane : zachory pryor : mittenmaker
70 painters/photographers
60 filmmakers
Music by, Dirtyhertz, Russell Vargas, DJ Shon, Dave Madix,
Laron, Kerowack and DJ Tenoch
+ many more surprises!!!!!
When: Saturday April 8 from 8pm-2:00am
Where: Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street, SF, CA 94103) http://www.mezzaninesf.com
Must be 21+
$5 At the door
For details go to: http://www.chillinproductions.com
Sponsored by:
SF Weekly, GEN ART, BAWIFT,SF Women's Film Festival, SellingSf.com, Red Ink
Studios, Microcinema International, KEROWACK, International Latino Film
Festival, Addiction Hair Salon, Dolci nail salon, Primo Promotes, Stitch,
RAG, Nomadika, Hair Play, Shut Gun Players, Blowfish Sushi, Fashion Bliss,
Lucid Beuty, JE Models, Alpaha Monsters, Style Industry, Mars Bar, SF Social
What is is next for Chillin Productions?
Chillin Productions will be opening in June 2006 an art
gallery/boutique/bar/café/showrooms and art studios. We are sooooo excited,
I know this will create lots of opportunity for many talented people and a
place SF has never experience before! We will keep you posted!!!



# Reclaim the Commons Update! April 8 - 10 Chicago
This is an update about Reclaim The Commons – Three days of events in
Chicago (April 8-10) in response to the 2006 Biotech Industry
Organization
convention. Also see our website: http://www.reclaimthecommons.net or email us
at
reclaimthecommons [at] gmail.com. In this update: childcare and housing, RTC
consulta, basic schedule, how to help, info about the Biotech Industry
Organization (BIO), and “Why Reclaim The Commons.”
PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY!

CHILDCARE AND HOUSING will be available in Chicago during RTC. To
request
(or offer) housing, send email to rtchousing [at] gmail.com. To request
childcare, send email to rtcchildcare [at] gmail.com.

CONSULTA for Reclaim The Commons is happening from 12-3 on Saturday,
March
25th at Association House, 1116 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago. Planning for
the
parade, festival, and banner action will be on the agenda. Please
consider
coming if you live nearby.

BASIC SCHEDULE FOR RECLAIM THE COMMONS IN CHICAGO:

Saturday, April 8th:
Joint International GMOpposition Day in 30 Countries!
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Morning: Puppet and banner making.
Afternoon: Festival! 2-5 pm at Federal Plaza (200 S. Dearborn) Music,
speakers, tabling, art making, food, kids’ games, street theatre.
Please
contact us at reclaimthecommons [at] gmail.com about tabling, and ideas for
activities!
Evening: Panel on Genetic Engineering and Human Rights – North and
South.
6:30 at DePaul University, Lincoln Park Campus, Schmidt Academic Ctr.
2320
N. Kenmore Ave With Anuradha Mittal (Oakland Institute), Carmelo Ruiz
(Puerto Rico Project on Biosafety), Sarah Alexander (White Earth Land
Recovery Project), and John Kinsman (National Family Farm Coalition and
Via Campesina). Moderated by Jeffrey Smith of Institute for Responsible
Technology.

Sunday, April 9th:
All day: Hands-on and educational workshops. Topics include
Bioremediation
and Urban Sustainability, GMOs in Latin America, Genetic Engineering
and
Indigenous Rights, Bioweapons Labs in Chicago, Tapestry of the Commons,
Seed Saving, Starting an Intentional Community, Food Sovereignty and
more.
Evening: Concert with Broadcast Live (hip hop from Albany NY) and
others,
with a presentation from the Beehive Collective
(beehivecollective.org).

Monday, April 10th:
Morning: Banner action! We’ll be making banners before and during the
convergence, and on Monday morning we’ll take them out to busy spots
around the city. Please make a banner beforehand and bring it to
Chicago!
Afternoon: Parade downtown with big colorful puppets and banners!
Location
and time TBA.

Tuesday, April 11th:
Community gardening service project.

HOW TO HELP WITH RTC!
*Forward this update far and wide!
*Please post, distribute and make copies of our flyers! Downloadable
versions available at http://www.reclaimthecommons.net.
*Organize a group from your area to come to Chicago between April 8th
and
April 10th.
*Donate:WE NEED MONEY FOR A CONVERGENCE SPACE! Also - puppet and
banner
making supplies, printing costs, food, and transportation for speakers.
Please send checks to Reclaim The Commons, attn: Laurie Nannini at 652
Brian Ave. Schaumbu