e.V.i.C.t. ThE d.E.a. action : 2/18

[reformatted for readability, control-C'ed and control-V'ed from here]

In preparation for the National Medical Marijuana Week events 2-15 to 2-22, including the EVICT the DEA action on Tuesday, Feb 18, we have placed downloadable materials on our website. More will be added in the next few days. http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=234
http://www.craigslist.org/sfo/cal/index20030215.html

Go here to find calls to action, flyers, sample press releases, local ASA contacts, eviction notices and creative action ideas. And please, if you haven't yet, decide to do at least ONE thing that week to resist federal attacks on medical marijuana, and let us know what you're planning!

For inspiration, here is what the San Francisco ASA chapter is planning:

=====Medical Marijuana Week Events in San Francisco=====

Saturday, Feb. 15th
+ 12 Noon - 215 Press Conference in front of Golden Gate Park Conservatory. We will announce that we are planting 215,000 marijuana seeds in SF. Volunteers needed to show up in gardening costumes with shovels and gardening tools.
+ 3:00 pm, Ceremony + erecting Marijuana Leaf Banner at the top of Twin Peaks.
+ 7:00 pm, Compassion and Care Center at 122 10th St. will host a kick-off party for Medical Marijuana Week. Mayoral Candidate Tom Ammiano will speak and Rand Crook and Chad Man will give a short film presentation.

Sunday, Feb. 16th
+ 11:00am till 5:00pm, we will be tabling at the Peace Rally in the Civic Center Park. We need volunteers for tabling, leafletting and street theatre.

Monday, Feb. 17th
+ 350 Divisadero Club will be open for sign and banner making. Time TBA 415-820-1517.

Tuesday, Feb. 18th
Noon - EVICT THE DEA!! We will rally in front of 450 Golden Gate the Federal Building, at noon. We need volunteers who are interested in dressing in costume. People considering committing civil disobedience that day should attend a training Feb. 9, call ASA at 510-486-8083 to reserve a spot.

Wednesday, Feb. 19th
Dance Safe at SFSU and ASA SF will sponsor a Shattered Lives exhibit at the SF State University. We will table during the day and hold a forum inviting marijuana activist to speak.

Thursday, Feb. 20th
Noon - Diane Feinstein dress up day. The Diane's will meet at Market & Montgomery St. in front of the Senator's office. Volunteer to be a Diane and join us. Wear a red business dress or SF ASA will supply the costume.

Friday, Feb. 21st
From 4:20 till dark, activists will meet on Van Ness Ave. We will position ourselves along Van Ness and hold Burmashave signs that spell out a strong our message. Meet on City Hall steps, Van Ness side at 4:00 pm.

Saturday, Feb. 22nd
+ All day - Love Shack hosting a day of workshops and talks. Call 415-552-5121 for schedule.
+ 2:00 pm, The Honorary Dennis Peron Medical Marijuana March thru the Castro. We will have a Marijuana and Dennis Peron costume contest and march thru the Castro.
+ 8:00 pm - 350 Divisadero Club will host a closing celebration party that evening.

There are no observers, only participants! Put on your costumes, bring your outrage & outrageousness, and join in! To find out how to get more involved, call 415-820-1517.