SF events 10.24 WOMEN TAKE THE DAY OFF AND ICELAND SHUTS DOWN

SF events 10.21 http://planttrees.org/events.php
Archive Events / Articles: http://planttrees.org/events2004.php
SF events 10.21 http://sffreaks.tribe.net http://sfnightlife.tribe.net
SF events 10.21 http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/10/1776693.php
SF events 10.21 http://craigslist.org search events for "sf events"

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
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

Tuesday October 25 http://indybay.org
6:00pm San Francisco: Screening of "Race is the Place"
8:00pm San Francisco: Televising the Revolution Film Series Screens Counter Recruitment Films

Wednesday October 26 http://indybay.org
10:30am San Francisco: Rally at SFSU with Cindy Sheehan: Military Recruiters Go Home!
7:00pm San Francisco: Femina Potens Presents Queer Carnival-- A Halloween Extravaganza


food

Attention California! Your Voice is Needed!
We just got word that later today, the conference committee on the agriculture budget may consider an amendment to make country-of-origin labeling (COOL) a voluntary program.  Senator Feinstein (CA) and Senator Durbin (IL) are key members of the committee who need to stop this from happening.  As you probably remember, mandatory COOL was supposed to go into effect in 2004, and has already been delayed until 2006. Now the battle is on over whether to delay it further or make it voluntary (and thus meaningless).
Protect family farmers and consumers right-to-know. Please call today to urge Senators Feinstein and Durbin to protect mandatory COOL  -- with no delay.
To reach Senators Durbin or Feinstein, call the Capitol Switchboard at: 202-224-3121 
http://action.citizen.org/signUp.jsp


water

drink mountain spring water from glass jars
do not let plastic water bottles sit in sun


lungs

do not breathe plastic
if you vacuum, sweep or clean, do so with windows and doors open
do not dance in domes at burningman or earthdance or ? with blue PVC tarps on floor
do not inhale any fibers or dust that is synthetic/plastic


health

Chemical Timebomb in your cosmetics cabinet
How toxic is your bathroom?
Be warned: your daily beauty regime could be taking years off your life.
http://news.independent.co.uk/environment/article321838.ece


California Prop 73 Defines Abortion as Murder


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_Sheehan Support Cindy Sheehan


So ...spending 500Billion was a good move?
Initiating premptive war, the loss of our reputation in the international community,
the loss of life in retaliation for ....what?
This was the right move?
Let's see.....3 convictions for terroism.
500 people from 36 countries held incommunicado indefinetly.
2000 americans dead and 80,000 maimed or seriously injured.
Multi - hundreds of thousand of Iraqi's killed
Multi- hundred of thousand s displaced or injured.
My friends.....we have lost something here. We are no longer the champion for peace and freedom! We are no longer the beacon for truth and justice. Are we?
And the cost's continue to mount.
As an American I am saddened.


Iraq Coalition Casualty Count
http://icasualties.org/oif/default.aspx


Vigils Planned to Mark Announcement of 2000th US Death in Iraq http://indybay.org
2,000 DEATHS TOO MANY! COMMUNITY ACTIONS ON THE DAY AFTER 2,000 U.S. DEATHS IN IRAQ
Several national anti-war organizations are calling for demonstrations on the day after the official 2,000th death of an American soldier in the current Iraqi war and occupation. If the 2,000th death is announced before 3:00 PM Eastern time, some groups will hold vigils the next day at 6:30 PM local time. If the 2,000th death is announced after 3:00 PM Eastern time, the vigils will take place two days later. 2,000 deaths announcement As of October 24th, the official number of US soldiers killed stands at 1997. More vigils:

• Alameda: Alameda City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave. at 7:00pm

• El Sobrante: El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way at 6:30pm

• Lafayette: Mt Diablo Blvd and Moraga Road at 5:00pm

• Livermore: Lizzy Fountain (downtown) at 6:00pm

• Mountain View: El Camino Real at Castro Street at 6:30pm

• Oakland: Lakeside Park on Lake Merritt, at the Grand & Belleview band shell area (near Fairyland) at 7:30pm

• Pacifica: Highway 1 at Linda Mar (Denny's corner) at 6:00pm

• Palo Alto: El Camino Real at Embarcadero Road at 5:00pm

• San Francisco: Veterans' Building at the corner of McAllister and Fulton at 7:00pm

• Santa Cruz: Town Clock Park, followed by a "trail of tears" march at 7:00pm

• Santa Rosa: Courthouse Square at 6:00pm

• Walnut Creek: Ygnacio and North California at 5:00pm

• Walnut Creek: Civic Park, Broadway and Civic Drive at 6:30pm
http://indybay.org



U.S. forces have invaded Syria
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051019/OPINION04/510190380/-1/OPINION


Bush calls for immediate U.N. session on Syria



9/11 Truth PETITION!!! SIGN NOW!!! EXPOSE THE COVER UP
Here's the petition. Its going to be sent to all the
majot news networks, congress and the senate.
Its beyond time we as Americans stand up and demand
accountability. Please forward this petition
http://www.petitiononline.com/Theyknew/petition.html
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


Iraq and Grenada's Nightmare Anniversary
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=110674110


Rosa Parks, Founding Symbol of Civil Rights Movement, Dies
http://www.truthout.org



Tue Oct 25

# The History of San Francisco's Lost Cemeteries
Mission Dolores School Auditorium 3371 16th Street
http://www.sanfranciscohistory.org guest speaker: Trina Lopez
Following the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906, San Francisco rose from its own ashes to become one of the livelist cities in America. How is that is also managed to banish nearly all of its dead? The movie A Second Final Rest: The History of San Francisco's Lost Cemeteries exhumes the hidden history of how this modern metropolis managed to systematically relocate nearly all of its burial grounds to make room for the living. Through recollections of residents who remember these forgotten graveyards to reflectons on present day conflicts that pit the living against the dead. This movie reveals an astonishing chapter inthe history of the American West in which those who settled The City by the Bay were unceremoniously sent packing long after they had passed from this world to the next.


# 10/25: Do you like Arnold? Learn how you can help defeat the Governor (west portal / forest hill)
Join Us For Ballot Night on Tuesday, October 25th
http:// http://www.janetreilly.com 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Janet Reilly Campaign Headquarters 320 West Portal (at 14th Avenue)
San Francisco RSVP: 415-391-4088 or RSVP janetreilly com
Click here for an evite http://www.evite.com/alex [at] swingstate.net/defeatarnold


# TUESDAYS WholeBodied Wisdom 7:45-10:15pm $15
What are your communication challenges? What goes unsaid in challenging situations? What are you saying that you don't realize?We'll explore how to be more juicy, alive, and free in all our communication
1074 Folsom @ 7th St., SF
http://www.onetastesf.com/weekly.html


# Resisting the Military: Inside and Out Tue Oct. 25 8pm Donation 2-10$
The HEADS UP COLLECTIVE PRESENTS:
Televising the Revolution: A monthly radical film series at:
El Rio (3158 Mission St. at Cesar Chavez, SF)
Join us for Speakers, Films and Discussion at 8pm on October 25th!
RESISTING THE MILITARY, INSIDE AND OUT: Counter-recruitment and GI
Resistance
Showing a selection of short films including:
Military Myths Arlington West A Benefit for:
Courage to Resist (http://www.couragetoresist.org)
Alternatives to War Through Education- A project of the Central
Committee for Conscientious Objectors awe objector org
and on Oct 22-24, check out On the Frontlines: Options for Youth in
Times of War (A conference for youth and their allies)
http://www.objector.org/moos-bay.html
For more information, suggestions, or to help out, please contact
radfilms lycos com See you there!
Part of an ongoing series showcasing radical films and supporting
local organizing. Films are shown on the patio at El Rio every 4th
Tuesday. Space is wheelchair accessible, but bathrooms are not. 21
and over. Also Save this Date! November 29th
Check out our next revolutionary feature on Indigenous Rights
El Rio 3158 Mission South of Cesar Chavez San Francisco
chriscrass mutualaid org



Wed Oct 26

# Weds 10/26: Hot! Sparking & Sustaining Sexuality in SF Wed Oct 26 6:30 PM
Women's Building 3543 18th St @ Valencia / Guererro 415-431-1180 x17
http://www.womensbuilding.org The Women's Building presents:
=============================================
Hot! Sparking and Sustaining Sexuality
=============================================
Featuring a lively panel of women on sustaining a spirited sexuality, plus tasty food and titillating performances to spice up the night!
FREE Parking at Mission High School (Dolores and 17th)
This evening is a fundraiser for The Women's Building: $40
Reserve your seat now! http://www.womensbuilding.org or 415-431-1180x17

* Panel facilitated by Dr. Carol Queen, Ph.D; writer, sex educator, erotic entertainer and co-founder of the Center for Sexuality and Culture.
* Delicious food and drinks
* Spicy performances including burlesque by "The Goddess of Burlesque" Isis and shimmies by Simone de la Ghetto (of Harlem Shake), struts by MochaChino sporting "Studded" clothes by Chocolate Baby Designs
* Gifts from Good Vibrations!

FUN FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND PERSUASIONS

Anyone is welcome to attend, regardless of identity (or age!). It will be an evening of fun for all!


# Foster Farms Undercover Investigation--UC Berkeley 10/26
A special talk and video presentation by Christine Morrissey of East
Bay Animal Advocates

As the largest poultry producer in the Western United States, Foster
Farms emphasizes a `Pure Honest to Goodness' commitment to advancing
animal welfare and product quality. Despite its exceptional economic
growth, Foster Farms systemically abuses animals and misleads
consumers. Learn about East Bay Animal Advocates' new cruelty
investigation of Foster Poultry Farms.

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 7 PM
200 Wheeler [UC Berkeley campus]
ASUC Sponsored. Wheelchair accessible.

This event is brought to you by BOAA, the Berkeley Organization for
Animal Advocacy. BOAA general meetings are held on Wednesdays at 6 PM
in 175 Barrows. Email us at boaa_action hotmail com
To subscribe to Bay Area Animal Rights Network please send blank email
to: baarn-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com
For events:
Please see yahoogroups message archives and calendar at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baarn


# Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 pm Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)
Ranked (choice) Voting (RV) Is it right for Marin? Organizational Meeting #4
A number of individuals in Marin County have created an exploratory group in anticipation of gearing up for a local campaign in support of Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) and/or choice voting.
We are inviting individuals or group representatives interested in election reform and in particular IRV ranked voting to get together for a brainstorming/planning/organizational meeting.
We will discuss and evaluate several proposals for action at the city and county level, including possible introduction of IRV at College of Marin and/or Dominican University, public forums, contact with elected officials, seeking endorsements of SB 596, etc. College of Marin
Student Services Building (cafeteria building)
Cafeteria Contact Bob Richard marinirv robertjrichard com


# WEDNESDAYS IN Groups 7:45-10pm $15
Experience intimacy at a whole other level as
we play structured communication games. Special guest leaders this week!
1074 Folsom @ 7th St., SF
http://www.onetastesf.com/weekly.html



Thu Oct 27

# San Francisco as Wildlife Habitat Thu Oct 27 12:30pm-1:30pm donation
Nature in the City Lunchtime Conversation: The City as
Wildlife Habitat 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Counterpulse 1310 Mission Street @ 9th Street
Featuring Josiah Clark, local (and international) wildlife expert in
conversation with Jon Christensen, environmental writer, blogger and
Stanford Ph.D. student in the history of conservation, and Rebecca
Solnit, author of A Field Guide to Getting Lost.
Counterpulse 1310 Mission St @ 9th / 10th San Francisco
http://www.counterpulse.org
peter natureinthecity org 415-564-4107
http://www.natureinthecity.org


# Thursday, October 27 at 5:00 pm Oakland
Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club Meeting
Donations Accepted Presented by Jack Kurzweil
Contact:  510-549-2696
This is a regular monthly meeting of the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club. The Club works to renew and reform the Democratic Party. Everyone is welcome to participate in the discussions. The evening begins with a social hour and pot luck supper at 6:00 pm -- bring food to share! At 7:00 pm the Club begins discussions. This month’s meeting is very important for the inner life of the Club. It’s a wonderful time to get to know other members of the Club and the participating public and to discuss politics, friendships, the Club, or anything else.  
http://www.democraticrenewal.us
390 27th St @ Telegraph / Broadway, Oakland
http://humanisthall.net/Cal-October-Activist.html


# Masquerade and Gala Fundraiser for Tantra Yoga International
Thursday, October 27 6:30 PM One Taste 1074 Folsom
888-TantraYoga http://www.tantricsiddhas.org
Tantric Siddha Dharma International (TSDI) is holding a Masquerade and Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, October 27 at One Taste in San Francisco (1074 Folsom Street). This will be a very special evening for lovers of Yoga, Buddhism, and Meditation. The Gala features live music by Vir McCoy of Hamsa Lila, DJ dancing with DJ Dragonfly and DJ Amar, and delicious organic vegetarian food. It begins at 6:30 pm and the celebration will carry on late into the evening. Tickets are $50. Doors open again at 10pm for dancing only - $20.

TSDI is a non-profit, a humanitarian organization which is led by the visionary spiritual teacher, Kali Ma. TSDI is committed to educating the public in conscious living, training practitioners and teachers of Meditation and holds a thriving esoteric school with three California locations. The Masquerade and Gala is a fundraiser to support TSDI in bringing forth its healing, educational, spiritual and humanitarian activities.
http://www.tantricsiddhas.org


# THURSDAYS Art of Intimacy: The Perfect First Date 7:45-10pm
A Mixer created by women for the enjoyment of everyone. This soiree is health-minded, yogic and meditative individuals. Meet someone new, get to know someone better....More Info $15/person [$10 prepay by Wednesday night)]
1074 Folsom @ 7th St., SF
http://www.onetastesf.com/weekly.html



Fri Oct 28

# Rally to Unmask Clear Channel! Fri Oct 28 4:30 PM
Unplug Racist Radio
* Art * Hip Hop * Street Theater
Friday, October 28, 2005, 4:30-6pm
Clear Channel Headquarters
340 Townsend St @ 4th / 5th St. sf
Bart to Embarcadero, N-Judah to Caltrain

On October 28, join us as we unmask Clear Channel's agenda. Station KNEW refers to immigrants as "vermin," people of color as "criminals," and promotes physical violence against our communities.

KNEW is Clear Channel's true face unmasked - it's home to almost every well-known hate radio host, including Michael Savage and Bill Bennett.

After being fired from MSNBC for homophobic comments that directed gay people to "Get AIDS and die," host Michael Savage was quickly hired by Clear Channel in the Bay and syndicated nationally.

And last week, on his morning show, Bill Bennett said that, "If you wanted to reduce crime, you could, if that were your sole purpose, you could abort every black baby in this country, and your crime rate would go down."

While Savage and Bennett have a right to free speech, no radio station is legally obligated to broadcast their bigoted views. The Bay Area says NO to racist, homophobic radio! JOIN US October 28!

Sponsored & Supported by: Youth Media Council, CODEPINK, Not In Our Name, Ronald Reagan Home for the Criminally Insane, Accion Latina, Eastside Arts Alliance, Media Alliance, La Pena, Youth Movement Records, Global Exchange, Company of Prophets and many more!

http://action.youthmediacouncil.org


# http://critical-mass.org Halloween Ride! Bring a bike, a light, a helmet, a costume!
Fri Oct 28 5:30 pm Justin Herman Plaza: Market @ Embarcadero


# FRIDAYS Feel Good Happy Hour 5:30-8pm $10
Come to our healthy and fun alternative to the after work scene. We've got chair massage, music, henna artists, tarot card readers and more. (Offerings change weekly).
1074 Folsom @ 7th St., SF
http://www.onetastesf.com/weekly.html


# Every Friday 6pm FREE hatha yoga
1074 Folsom @ 7th St., SF
http://www.onetastesf.com/weekly.html


# Jeff Page painting and collage art opening Oct 28 6-9PM FREE
Gender, fantasy,bricks, trees and pathways to different ideas. Come, look
and buy these cheap (!) works on paper. PageOneProject 1752-A Mission St. (@14th)
http://www.pageoneproject.com 1074 Folsom @ 7th St., SF
http://www.onetastesf.com/weekly.html


# Art Opening of Jasper Johal
Friday, October 7 to 10pm
Come for the naked yoga class (Free-7pm), stay for the Art. We welcome more of Jasper's amazing work at One Taste. We will be holding a raffle for a free clothing optional photoshoot benefiting Fill Up America. Info


# PROPAGANDA 2.0 FRIDAY | OCTOBER 28 | 8 pm - 2 am
Blue Cube 34 Mason @ Market North of 5th St. +
performances projections mash-ups spoken word new media
special guests superstar DJs live music  more
NO outside sponsors NO art will be sold FREE ADMISSION!


# Fri Oct 28 PROPOGANDA art reception 34 Mason / Blue Cube
http://startsoma.12hs.com/S1/5YU4GK.4ZCXNIRP.M (scroll down)
Full details of the show via http://www.startsoma.com/currentshowPropaganda.html, with some images + additional information available via:
http://startsoma.12hs.com/S1/5YU4GK.4ZCXNIRP.M (scroll down)
NOTHING is being sold at this show, and there are NO sponsors.  It is simply a show about FREEDOM OF SPEECH and the artwork is amazing.  After San Francisco, the show will travel to other cities, and the next opening is in November in LA. 
http://www.STARTsoma.com


# ANON SALON unleashes HELL O' DREAMS

Frightday, October 28, 2005
Doors Open @ 10 pm
@ ANON GALLERY
285 9th St. (@ Folsom/SF)
AND GOES UNTIL LATE!
Suggestive Donations:
$10 b4 10:30/After $15 Looking Ghouled - $20 Just Watching

http://www.anonsalon.com/oct05

Featuring
GHOSTMELT
- KASHIA (Anon Salon)
- JONATHAN EYELINER (El Circo/ The Madness)
- KITTY- D (El Circo/ Beat Church)
- SHISSLA & ALIBI (House Of Lotus) 
FOUR HANDED GROPO
- KID (Anon Salon)
- LAZY SLAVE (Dustfish) & ??
- KIRK & MANCUB (Space Cowboys)
PLUS SPOOKY SyRuP-EYES GUESTS!

FREQ SHOW
- JENNY BIRD/Paintings from BM Sideshow 
- HUGH D'ANDRADE/Paintings from BM Sideshow 
- DEE DEE RUSSELL/Goddess of Freakey Luv 
- FREEK FOOTAGE FROM DECOMPRESSION
- MICHAEL'S LIGHT TOYS
- LIGHTN' WIRE
- STAR GARDEN ROOFTOP
& MORE!


# Friday Oct. 28 10pm Get YER Freak on! & Opel present "Tramps and Beat Freaks"
Somarts 934 Brannan btwn 8th/9th $20 http://djlaird.com http://opelproductions.com


# Harmony Festival Events Presents: SONOMA SINGLES SOIREES
 ...where Singles mingle HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Costume and Dance Party Friday, October 28th  8:00pm - 12:30 am
Let your costume reveal your Light and/or Shadow Self...
Hilton Hotel Ballroom 3555 Round Barn Blvd., Santa Rosa 95403
  (707) 523-7555 (See directions at end)

This is the time for something significant (such as an important meeting) to happen! On Oct. 28 Venus and Pluto are exactly conjunct at 22 degrees of Sagitarius. Venus, the planet of Love, friendship and relationship meets the "God" of Transformation in the realm of Sagitarius --idealistic, energetic, passionate
-- the Sagitarius archer's arrow's tip is in the center of our galaxy.

COSTUME PARTY! A cakewalk with prizes for the most outrageously creative, ravishingly beautiful/handsome and most revealing of your Light/Shadow.
* Dance to wild DJ grooves with Ari Camarota -- Sax Player and DJ extraordinaire
* Face painters to create the look you desire (still seeking face painters --please get in touch)
* Experience Vedic Astrology (the basis of match-making of generations of couples)  Jyoti Germain with relationship consultation
* Graphology Hand write a few lines and get quick feedback on your relationship abilities and challenges
Varda Rose, Certified expert Handwriting Analyst.
* Circle to honor the Other Side and ask Their Blessing

Admission: $15 advance / $20 at door

To prepay, mail your check (postmarked no later than October 24th)
to Singles, 205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903
or by credit card at http://www.ThePartyHotline.com  or call  (415) 507-9962

For more info: visit TheParyHotline.com or call Rich Gosse (415) 507-9962
Bring your Bohemian Romance Ad for 10 minutes of FREE personals

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?
Come help with the collaborative creation of this party:
* Providing, designing and/or helping with decorations?
* Providing theatrical outrageous Halloween characters to entertain the crowd?
* Sharing occult readings or experiences in the occult arts?
* Helping production during the party ?  Including face painting...
Contact Judith Iam, judeiam [at] cwnet.com 707-887-0337.  Thanks!

Produced by the Health & Harmony Harmony Festival Organization
in collaboration with the Society of Single Professionals, Judith Iam Productions and Bohemian Romance.

SONOMA SINGLES SOIREES are monthly gatherings that  provide the opportunity for community-minded singles
to meet and enjoy themselves in beautiful, fun and relaxed atmospheres.
Soirees are created for socially and spiritually conscious and progressive adults of all ages.

MAKE FRIENDS ~ AND PERHAPS FIND A MATE!

DIRECTIONS: Traveling north on Hwy 101: Look for Mendocino Ave/Old Redwood Higway exit. on north side of Santa Rosa.
When exiting freeway make an immediate right turn onto Mendocino Ave. The next left hand turn is Bicentennial Way and turn left.
Make next left on Round Barn Blvd. It is the first driveway on the left hand side.
--
http://www.harmonyfestival.com



# Lifesize Mousetrap in San Francisco! Oct. 28, 29, 30! 8:30 PM
GIANT 1,000lb. PUMPKIN SMASH! CYCLECIDE RIDES! HAUNTED ZOMBIE ROOM!
DAVID APOCOLYPSE & HIS ODDITY MUSEM! DJ DEEPFRY! ZOMBIE BAR! SEXY MICE!
LIVE MUSIC w/ Esmerelda Strange,
La Plebe, Fuga, Corpus Callosum, Jesus Fucking Christ
Velvet Fury, Rum&Rebellion Toshio Hirano
OCT 28, 29, &30th! 1634 JERROLD St. X 3rd St. 9&11pm, $10 S/S
http://www.lifesizemousetrap.com
Friday: La Plebe Fuga Corpus Callosum
Saturday: Jesus Fucking Christ Velvet Fury Rum and Rebellion Toshio Hirano
Sunday: A special show for the Zombie ride after Hell on Wheels!
check out more about this event at http://www.cyclecide.com



Sat Oct 29

# *Saturday, October 29th, 9am-5pm
Veloswap, San Francisco, CA
If you're into bikes, this is the place to buy, sell
and trade all that old stuff in your garage. OA
will be there to recruit new members and outreach
with our educational materials (and I'm also looking
for a new bike). I'm looking for 2-3 volunteers to
help with the booth for 2-3 hours. Come hang out!
If you're available, please email me at
bradley [at] organicathlete.org
http://www.veloswap.com
SFLivingFoods-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# October 29, Saturday, 10am–4pm
Thinking Critically About Propaganda
Instructor: Marlys Mayfield, author of Thinking for Yourself.
Lecture and Discussion Topics include:
.Why we love propaganda
.Why we believe it affects others, but not us
.How we have come to accept ever-widening U.S. government use of 6propaganda
.How the U.S. public relations industry makes propaganda ubiquitous and acceptable
.How propaganda affects news sources and corrupts democracy.
Historic and current video clips will be shown to illustrate commercial and political propaganda. Recent innovations will be discussed like government-produced, counterfeit "news releases," and a new state department of "public diplomacy" whose purpose is to market America abroad. A bibliography will be provided.
College of Marin, Kentfield Campus, Harlan Center 173
Fee $28 Course #8432 EC Register online at
http://www.marincommunityed.org. or by Fax at 415 460.0773
Contact the instructor at marlysruthat comcast dot net


# Sat, Oct 29, 2005      1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LoveStopsDying - Party for Peace in People's Park
People's Park Telegraph Ave. @ Haste Berkeley
The psychedelic funk-fusion band LoveStopsDying is launching its Global Peace Party with a free concert in People's Park for Halloween! It will be filmed as part of the LoveStopsDying documentary so dress in your funkiest Halloween finery!
Bring friends and family and prove to the world that we still know how to have a good time! Party for Peace with the Global Peace Party! For more information contact: LoveStopsDying.com
http://www.lovestopsdying.com
http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php


# It's the Witch's New Year!  Come to the Spiral Dance - benefitting the Reclaiming Community.  Saturday night, October 29, 2005 at Kezar Pavilion.  If you've never been to one before -- check it out!  It's an awesome ritual to honor our beloved dead, dance the spiral of death and rebirth and bless and renew the living Earth. 
http://www.reclaiming.org/rituals/samhain.html


# Sun Oct 29 7pm 26th annual presentation of The Spiral Dance
a ritual to honor our beloved dead and dance the spiral of rebirth

When and where :: Beloved Babies / Beloved Dead :: Volunteers :: Tickets

This space is wheelchair accessible.
Alll Reclaming events are Clean and Sober; no drugs or alcohol, please.

What is the Spiral Dance?

The holiday popularly known as Halloween is the time of year known to witches as Samhain, when the veil is thin between the worlds of the living and the dead. We gather to remember and honor our ancestors, our Beloved Dead, and all those who have crossed over. As we mourn for those we love who have died this year, we also mourn the losses and pain suffered by the Earth, our Mother. Yet even as we grieve we also remember and honor the sacred cycle of life, death, rebirth and regeneration, celebrating the births of our children born this year, and our own vital connections to the Earth and each other, in which we ground our hope. more...

Saturday, October 29 at Kezar Pavilion, 755 Stanyan Street, San Francisco 94117 (north-east corner of Golden Gate Park, off the MUNI N line).

Doors open at 6:00PM and the ritual begins at 7:30 PM. Admission is $15-$100, sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds.

Come early to view the altars Via public transit
Personalized directions ara available from 511.org

Taking BART from East Bay, get off at Embarcadero Station and get into the MUNI underground. Take the N Judah, and get off at Stanyan, its the 2nd stop after the street car gets out of the 2nd tunnel. Turn R and walk down Stanyan about 3 blocks down and on the left side of the street.

From the Sunset, take the N Judah downtown, get off at Stanyan, turn L and walk down Stanyan about 3 blocks down and on the left side of the street.

From downtown SF or near Haight St, take the 7,66, or 71 Haight, all the way up Haight, and get off when it turns onto Stanyan, and you will be almost right in front of it.

From the Mission and Castro areas, take the 33 Also, from the middle of the Richmond, take the 33

From Sunset, near Judah, take the N Judah, get off at Stanyan, Turn L and walk down Stanyan about 3 blocks, looking on the left side of the street.

From 30th & Vicente in towards Quintara and then into the lower Aves, the 66 will drop you right on Stanyan, basically across the street from Kezar Pavilion

Beloved babies and beloved dead

Honor the cycle of death and rebirth by sending us the names of those born and those who have died during the past year:

• Beloved dead: email to rbdnames [at] yahoogroups.com

• Babies: email to rbbnames [at] yahoogroups.com

Volunteers are needed for many jobs, email: SpiralDanceVolunteers [at] hotmail.com or call 415.821.3336

Tickets available for $15-100 (sliding scale) at the door or at the following stores:

SAN FRANCISCO:

• Fields Book Store 1419 Polk (415) 673-2027

• Scarlet Sage  1173 Valencia (415) 821-0997

• Sword and Rose  85 Carl (415) 681-5434

EAST BAY

• Ancient Ways 4075 Telegraph, Oakland (510) 653-3244

• Change Makers 6536 Telegraph, Oakland (510) 655-2405

SANTA CRUZ AREA

• Sacred Grove  924 Soquel, Santa Cruz (831) 423-1949

• Air and Fire  13155-B, Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338-7567

• Avalon Visions  208 Monterey Ave, Capitola, (831) 464-7245

http://www.reclaiming.org/rituals/samhain.html


# Childrens’ Crusade: Frank Garvey Closing Party: Sat Oct 29 7-11pm free
http://www.varnishfineart.com 77 Natoma @ 2nd St ( Misson / Howard)


# 10/29: Dissident Israeli academic/activist Ilan Pappe (oakland downtown)
The Modern Middle East

Ilan Pappe brings us the first introductory textbook on the modern Middle East to foreground the urban, rural, cultural and women's histories of the region over its political and economic history.

Dr. Ilan Pappe is a senior lecturer of Political Science at Haifa University. He is one of Israel's "new historians," so called because their writings, based on access to material recently released by the British and Israeli archives, has started to undermine myths about the foundation and early years of the Israeli state.

Pappe has been threatened with dismissal by the university because of his support for a Jewish graduate student whose dissertation had brought to public attention to a massacre in an Arab village by Israeli forces in 1948. More recently, Pappe has been attacked for his support of a boycott of Israeli academic institutions.

Introduced by Stanford Professor Khalil Barhoum

Oakland: Saturday, October 29, 2005, 7:30pm, $20, First Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison Street

Wine & Cheese Reception and Book-Signing beforehand at the church, 6pm, $50-75; ticket includes preferential seating at Oakland lecture

ASL interpreted for the deaf. Venues are wheelchair accessible.

These events will benefit Palestinian and Iraqi children. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For more info visit http://www.mecaforpeace.org call 510-548-0542 or email events mecaforpeace org
http://mecaforpeace.org


# Tantra Halloween at SomArts - Saturday Oct. 29 10p-8a
For this Tantra Halloween, we're going with two rooms of trance to keep the groove and psychedelic sounds going all night long.  Also a nicely appointed outdoor chill tent, original psychedelic paintings by Indonesian artist Daya Cayung and the always fabulous Day of the Dead art maze by SomArts.
 
TANTRA HALLOWEEN
 
Saturday, October 29th, 10pm-8am, 18+
The SomArts Gallery, 934 Brannan St. SF
 
IN THE PSYCHEDELIC ROOM
 
HIGHKO  (Noise Poison Records/Berlin, Germany)  Highko took the trance world by storm this past year with his own powerful tracks and co-productions with Cosmo, aka High Cosmos.  We're thrilled to present his first US performance.
 
Ocelot - Dropout Productions
Liam Shy - Tantra
Parus - Auraquake Records
Wichdokta - Full Circle Productions
 
IN THE GROOVY ROOM
 
MEKKANIKKA (Spirit Zone Records/Barcelona, Spain) Nikka developed his trance style in SF with Biodegradable, then went international with his Mekkanikka release on Spirit Zone.  He's greatly looking forward to playing in his favorite town on halloween and seeing old friends.
 
Chromatone - Vaporvent and Timecode Records
KJ - Tantra
Kode IV - Ceiba Records
Helios - Bioharmonics
 
IN THE CHILL TENT
 
RENA JONES (Native States Records)  - "Ethno, IDM, Breakbeat, down-tempo...all set to live cello and violin. Emotional, beautiful and deep".  Accompanied by Scott Sterling on percussion
 
Cyril - Waterjuice/Vaporvent Records
Maer - OEM radio
Afut - FutureOctave.com, Psybooty
Dr. Spook - Geomagnetic.tv
Sina - back from school and ready to party!
 
ART
 
Original Psychedelic paintings by Daya Cayung (Indonesia) http://www.dayavision.50megs.com/
Day of the Dead art exhibit by Somarts http://www.somarts.org
Visuals by Dr. Spook http://www.geomagnetic.tv
 
Sound by Tantra and Full Circle Productions
 
$25 presale, $30 at the door
Tickets available online at http://www.tantrasf.com or at
Distractions 1552 Haight St., SF
Ceiba - 1364 haight St., SF
Skills - 2566A Telegraph Ave. Berkeley
 
415-820-3201


# Freaker's Ball Sat Oct 29th Tipper, Lorin, Jeno, Brother ect... Santa Cruz
Happy Frrrrrreeeeakkkkiiiiinnnnnnn October !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .

We are very proud to announce the
Eleventh Annual Freaker's Ball Halloween costume party
Sat October 29th 2005 doors open at 8pm
We will be taking over all three floors and the outside of the
Veterans Memorial building - 846 Front St Santa Cruz
Direct link for online tickets - http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php
costume required for entrance

And now..... the finest line-up ever created..
covering a wide variety of music....

DJ and live electronic music from -
Tipper (Tippermusic, http://www.tipper.cc/ )
Lorin (Bassnectar, http://www.bassnectar.net/ )
Jeno (Wicked ,djjeno.com/ )
Lil John (Raindance,13 Moon tribe)
Random Rab (El Circo )
An-ten-nea (Live, Get Freaky)
Brother (13 Moon Tribe, Raindance)
Kraddy (Muti music)
Mozaic (13 Moon Tribe, Raindance)
Rodman (LUX)
Boreta (Meta, Raindance)
Strydah (13 Moon Tribe)
Olivia (Santa Cruz)
N-Man (colors/Flow)
Alia (13 Moon Tribe, Raindance)
Rob Monroy (Raindance)
Dave Jolley (MEta)
Cool Hand Luke
Taina
Jason Kristos (Full Circle)

Organic Live music from -
Temple of Funk ( Santa Cruz funk monsters )
Goddess of Funk and friends (Female Brazilian drumming ensemble) http://www.goddessfunk.com/
Gamelon music by Gamelan Anak Swarasanti http://www.anakswarasanti.com/
And the Freaker's all star band

Visuals by Dax, Satsi and friends

Vaudevillian undulations by Hipnautica
Areal Dance and Circus performances,
the annual costume contest,
and Special top secret Halloween performance not to be missed!!
+ many surprises

organic tricks and treats by convergence

Presale is recommended as this event always sells out
Available online NOW @ inticketing.com
click > http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php
Presale Tickets are $20 and go on sale Wed Oct 12th
@ the following locations -
Street Light Records in Santa Cruz 939 Pacific Ave.
BPM Hayes and Filmore in San Francisco

party location
Veterans Memorial building
846 Front St Santa Cruz (next to the post office)
http://www.raindancepresents.com


# OtherWorld All Hallows Eve Masquerade 2005
---------- October 29'th 2005 ------------
beware, cigarettes
w/ special guests Meat Beat Manifesto *live

and over 30 other acts including DJ Zeph, MC Azeem,
Hysterisis Loop, The Finger Monsters, Forest Green vs
Mochipet, Praxis and many more.

check the website for full details:
http://www.otherworld.ws

the full line-up is here:
http://www.otherworld.ws/halloween2005

sound: Know:Audio / Gateway / Havoc / 5lowershop
lights: Radiant Atmospheres and In Your Face
visuals: Viberation Graphics
vive painting: Kelly Porter

$15 at the door
10pm-7am
info line: 510-287-5917
website: http://www.otherworld.ws

*located in Oakland
(check the info line or website on the day of the
event for directions)



# Wonders of Cannabis Festival October 29th and 30 11am-7pm
$20/day, $30/two day pass, $45 for all event pass including concert
This wonderful, irreverent and informative event brings the entire
cannabis community together for fun, fantasy, facts, fashion,
fascination, friends, festivities and frivolity.

Speakers include Tommy Chong, Rick Steves, Craig X, Jack Herer, and
many more.
Admission: 1 day: $20, 2 days: $30, Saturday Night Musical
Spectacular featuring David Gans and Friends: $25, All events pass: $45.
A portion of all proceeds benefit Green Aid.

SECONDARY INFORMATION:Speakers:
Rick Steves: host of PBS' "Europe thru the Back Door"
Tommy Chong: Yes, THAT Tommy Chong!
Chris Conrad - on pot related law
Kevin Danaher - with the Green Festival
Terrence Hallinan - former SF District Attorney
Jack Herer - The Emperor Wears no Clothes
Ross Mirkarimi - SF Board of Supervisors, District 5
Micki Norris - on victims of anti-pot legislation
Angel Raich - Defendent
Marsha Rosenbaum - on pot and children
Craig X
Geechy Guy
Ngaio Bealum
And many more!
Other events:

Comedy Contest
Cooking Demonstrations
Rolling Contests
Medical Consultants
Herbal Consultants
Legalization Forums

Vendors:

Accessories
Artwork
Aura Photography
Books
Clothing
Food for All Diets
Herbal Remedies (besides pot)
Jewelry
Posters
Sculpture

SF County Fair Building
9th @ Lincoln in Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
415.753.7090

larisachapman yahoo com 510.533.0605 x1#
http://www.wondersofcannabis.com



Sun Oct 30

# Chet Helms Tribal Stomp Sun Oct 30 10 am to 5.30 pm Free
Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park Produced by: Family Dog : Free
Info: Information will be posted at: 2b1records.com/chetmemorial. The
list of performers who wish to pay their respects is massive. As the
performers, etc. confirm they will be posted on the site.
Volunteers: Anyone wishing to be involved may sign up at
http://tribes.tribe.net/chethelmstribalstomp
http://www.2b1records.com/chetmemorial


# A CHET HELMS TRIBAL STOMP/ SF - 10.30.05
Produced by Family Dog Sunday October 30th, 2005
@ Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park
10:00am to 5:30pm Free
http://www.2b1records.com/chetmemorial FEATURING
Nick Gravenites, Harvey Mandel, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks  and the Hot Licks, The Charlatans, Terry Haggerty and James Preston (Sons of Champlin), Zero II, Squid B. Vicious, Paul Kantner  (Jefferson Airplane, Starship), Barry Melton (Country Joe and the Fish) Blue Cheer, (Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens), Jorge Santana, George Michalski, Greg Errico (Sly and the Family  Stone), Quicksilver Gold, Canned Heat, Narada Michael Walden, Natural Act (Hal Wagenet  and Hitchell Holman), Jeff Blackburn, Howard Wales, Richi Ray, (Freedom Highway), Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Vince Welnick, (TheTubes and Grateful Dead), Prairie Prince (Tubes), David Denny (Steve Miller), Peter Kaukonen, Iron Butterfly, Sammy Hagar, Herman Eberitzsch (Lee Oskar ,War), Ross Valory (Journey), Ace of Cups, War, Judge Murphy, Stephen Gaskin,  David Freiberg (Quicksilver and Starship) Country Joe McDonald (Country Joe and The Fish), Greg Douglass (Steve Miller) Pete Sears (Rod Stewart, Hot Tuna), Bruce Latimer, David and Linda Laflamme (It's A Beautiful Day), Rowan Brothers, Lydia Pense, Annie Samson, Wavy  Gravy.

Chet Helms was one of the founding fathers of the psychedelic movement from the 1960's. As promoter for the "Family Dog", Chet developed the concept of the modern rock concert and was one of the founding fathers of the 1960's peace movement that swept the nation and made waves around the world. Chet was also the catalyst that brought together Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, which helped shape the San Francisco sound. Without Chet Helms, as many have said, there would be no Grateful Dead, no Jefferson Airplane, no Big Brother and the list goes on and on. He promoted other acts like the Charlatans, the Great Society, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Peter Tosh, The Clash and countless others. Chet Helms continued promoting pivotal concerts through four decades. In the 60's at the Avalon Ballroom, Family Dog at the Beach, S.F. Golden Gate Park, Denver Dog, and Crystal Ballroom in Portland.

Anyone wishing to be involved may contact Boots Hughston
(415) 861-1520 or by eMail: dog2005ch yahoo com


# More Vanilla Sex, 2005 Sun Oct 30 noon - 5PM Free

Sunday, October 30, noon to 5PM - Additional gallery hours for
"Vanilla Sex, 2005", a show of 53 romantic images of explicit sex
that challenge the banality of pornography, by noted local
photographer Michael Rosen. - The Center For Sex And Culture, 398
11th Street at Harrison - Free. Ring the bell marked 303 to be
buzzed in.

DURATION OF SHOW:

Vanilla Sex, 2005 will be up all through October and November, 2005.
Unfortunately, The Center For Sex And Culture is not open to walk in
visitors at this time, but is only open during hosted events. For
more information on events at The Center For Sex And Culture see
sexandculture.org or phone 415-255-1155.

BIO:

Michael Rosen is our foremost photographer of radical sex photography
and the first to proclaim that his work is sexual art. His work is
represented by four deluxe monographs: "Sexual Magic: the S/M
Photographs" (1986), "Sexual Portraits: Photographs of Radical
Sexuality" (1990), "Sexual Art: Photographs That Test the
Limits" (1994), and "Lust & Romance: Rated X Fine Art
Photographs" (1998).

In 1997, Rosen received a Venus Award from Good Vibrations of San
Francisco. In 2000, he was nominated for an Erotic Oscar. He has had
numerous solo and group exhibits, and his photographs have been
showcased in many magazines and anthologies.

The Center For Sex And Culture
398 11th St at Harrison, #303 sf 415-255-1155
http://www.sexandculture.org


# Sunday, October 30th: And my hoop hosting concludes with taking Bay
Area Hoopers back to the East Bay, this time meeting up at Snow Park,
just a short walk from the 19th St. BART Station, located across the
street from Lakeside Park with sweeping views of Lake Merritt. 2-5
pm. Park info: http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/parks/snow.asp
To subscribe to the Bay Area Hoopers list, send an email to:
    bah-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# 10/30: Bay Area Prius Meet (laurel hts / presidio)
Location: Crissy Field (East Beach)
603 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA View Map
Sunday, October 30, 2:00pm
Calling all Bay Area Prius Owners/Drivers/Enthusiasts! You are invited to attend the one and only Halloween party where your car is the guest of honor.
Events of the day will include a costume contest, Stupid Prius Tricks, Photo Ops, and plenty of time to compare mileage and talk about all the things we love about our cars!
For MORE info, please visit: http://www.evite.com/PriusGirl [at] gmail.com/prius
We're hoping to get a lot of people, and a lot of Prii. We'll be taking photos in hopes of submitting one for the 2006 Prius Calendar. So have your car all shiny and ready for the camera!
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/104171370.html


# 10/30 5-8pm potluck Voluntary Simplicity Gathering: The Slow Life
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland.
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/100380143.html


# Keeping Up With Margo
San Francisco, CA - Margo St. James, founder of the prostitutes rights organization, COYOTE (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics),
http://www.walnet.org/csis/groups/coyote.html
http://www.bayswan.org/COYOTE.html
presents the 2005 Hooker's Ball at Pier 23 Café on Sunday, October 30, 2005.  Doors open at 8:30 p.m. at a cost of $15 per person, to benefit the St. James Infirmary and Sex Workers Outreach Project - USA.  The event will feature DJ Kev, a costume contest judged by Margo St. James, and lots of fun, games and surprises.
 
This year's Producer is none other than the socialite-gone-good, Flicka McGurrin, proprietor of Pier 23 Café, which is located on The Embarcadero at Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111.  Go to http://www.pier23cafe.com for tickets and more information, or call (415) 362-5125. 
 
Mistress of Ceremonies for the 2005 Hooker's Ball will be Robyn Few, Director of Sexworker's Outreach Project-USA.
 
About the Beneficiaries:
The St. James Infirmary, founded by Margo St. James, but named for the soulful blues song, provides free, nonjudgmental medical and social services for women, men, and transgendered sex industry workers.  It is the first occupational safety and health clinic for sex workers run by and for workers in the industry.  The St. James Infirmary is located at 1372 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.  For more information, telephone (415) 554.8494 or go to http://www.stjamesinfirmary.org
 
Sex Workers Outreach Project-USA (SWOP) focuses on improving the lives of sex industry workers by promoting safety, dignity and educational opportunities for sex workers in all thier diversity, and fosters an environment that affirms individual choice and occupational rights.  For more information, go to http://www.swop-usa.org



# World Go Vegan Days Sun Oct 30 - Tue Nov 1, 2005
My name is Kenneth G. Williams. I am America’s First Vegan Bodybuilding Champion. I am also In Defense of Animal’s (IDA) spokesman and Vegan Campaign coordinator. I promote “World Go Vegan Days”October 30th–November 1st. We involve everyone and would like him or her to participate by spreading the word, we invite restaurants or shops to give discounts, or hang up posters. You can contact your congressman, newspapers or radio in your area. Go to http://idausa.org or worldgovegandays.com for more info. On these days, we celebrate the power and compassion of Veganism. Please join us because our planet is a terrible thing to waste.
http://idausa.org



Mon Oct 31 Halloween / Samhain

# Halloween In The Castro III
Halloween in the Castro 2005 will be held on Monday, October 31st. 7pm to Midnight $5.00 Suggested Donation. NO Booze NO Drugs NO Bashing ...
http://www.halloweeninthecastro.com
http://www.halloweeninthecastro.com/map.html

Main Stage:
8:00pm - Midnight
Market & Castro
Featuring performances by Trannyshack, DJ’s, live performances and costume contests, the Main Stage is at the center of all the action this Halloween!
 
Tantra Underground Dance Stage:
6:00pm - Midnight
Market & Noe
Showcasing the eclectic and electric music of the San Francisco underground dance scene

March of Light/Mezzanine Dance Stage:
7:00pm - Midnight
Castro & 19th
Presenting an all-star lineup of DJs, live performances and the March of Light Awards.
 
Costume Contest:
Main Stage-Market & Castro at 10:00 pm:
PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES

Welcome to Halloween in the Castro, one of San Francisco's most unique neighborhood celebrations.
This is the 3rd year that the City has come together with Castro community organizations, businesses and neighbors to create a safe, fun, entertaining evening.

Be creative. Halloween allows us to transform ourselves for this night of merriment. So dress up.

Our biggest change is that Halloween in the Castro does not allow drinking of alcohol on the streets.

When you arrive, our wonderful San Francisco Sheriffs will welcome you at the gates. Please give at least $5 to support the event. Sheriffs will confiscate alcohol and ensure that no one comes in with dangerous costumes or props (in 2002 someone brought in a working chain saw!) so leave those swords, hockey sticks, and power tools at home.

There will be three stages of entertainment and music, featuring live performers, DJs, costume contests and more. I want to thank my Energy 92.7 friends DJ Fernando and Greg the Gay Sportscaster for emceeing this yearís main stage with Heklina of Trannyshack.

Expanded Muni, BART and Taxi service, makes it easy to get to the Castro without driving – there will not be parking.

Our goal is a fun, neighborhood Halloween celebration. All are welcome, but remember the Castro is the heart of our City's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender community. Individuals who are intoxicated or violent will quickly meet San Francisco Police Officers and spend the rest of the evening in County Jail 9.

So Play Nice and A Have Fun, Happy Halloween!


# Mon, Oct 31, 2005      7:00 pm
Film: All Power to the People! -- The Black Panther Party and Beyond
New College Cultural Center
766 Valencia St San Francisco
$3 - $5 Donation (New College students, faculty, staff free
This powerful documentary provides the historical context for the establishment of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense in the mid-1960's. Government documents, rare news clips, interviews with ex-activists and FBI/CIA agents define the bloody conflict between political dissent and repressive government authority in the U.S. during the period of the 60s and the 70s. 1996. 115 min. Michael McAvoy 415-437-3408
New College of California’s Activism and Social Change Program
http://newcollege.edu mmcavoy newcollege edu
http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php


# Halloween Goth Dance Party 10/31/05 10:00pm-1:30am $5
come celebrate Halloween in Chinatown's Haunted Basement!!!
Goth - New Wave - Synth Pop
HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY - Monday, 10/31 - 10pm
Li Po Lounge 916 Grant at Washington in Chinatown
21+, $5.00 w/DJ's Scientific and Sugar Smallhouse



November 2005

# Coop America Green Business Conference Ramada Hotel, SF, Nov. 1-4
http://greenfestivals.com http://www.coopamerica.org/cabn/conference


# Why Not Eat Your Pet

You're all invited to this art show/benefit
for Farm Sanctuary & Viva!USA. Click on the
links below to view & print yourself an invite.

November 1st - December 3rd, 2005

Reception - Saturday, November 5th
from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
View-Print the Invitation:
http://www.whynoteatyourpet.com/Varnish-invite.pdf

Artist Talk - Fri., Nov. 18th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
w/ special guest Gene Bauston of Farm Sanctuary
and Lauren Ornelas of Viva!USA
View-Print the Invitation:
http://www.whynoteatyourpet.com/Varnish-artist-talk.pdf

Varnish Fine Art
77 Natoma Street, San Francisco, California 94103
Telephone 415.222.6131
http://www.varnishfineart.com



# Wed Nov 2 7pm Dia De Los Muertos
Procession will be on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 7:00 PM at 24th & Bryant, in the Mission District of San Francisco.The Procession will end at Garfield Park at the Festival of Altars 8:30 PM at 25th & Harrison. The alters will be available for viewing from 5:00 PM. Please bring flowers, candles, and memoirs of your loved ones for our community altars. This event is FREE and open to the public, wheel chair accessible.!CALLING ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ARTISTS!
http://dayofthedeadsf.org


# Wed Nov 2, 7pm Marin's Green Party County Council Monthly meeting
Come meet and greet your local GREEN PARTY representatives, and consider joining with us as we move the GREEN agenda forward in Marin. This Month's Topics
Get out the VOTE (time to get busy)
Pesticides in San Rafael
Pick A Working Committee
Growing Marin Greens
Instant Runoff Voting/Is It Right For Marin
Local, State and National issues and actions.
Meeting location:
College of Marin - Kentfield
Student Services Building
Cafeteria (look for the positive people)
Parking: Most lots have a parking fee, so either pay the price, or park in the street or the free lot down by the PE complex (across from Woodlands Market).
Directions and maps: http://www.marin.cc.ca.us/com/directions.htm
Please pass this announcement on to your friends and sister GREENS...All GREENS, allies and people of good will are welcome, see you there!


# Wed Nov 2, 7pm Santa Rosa Oil Awareness Meetup Group

We are focused of promoting awareness of our society's utter dependance on petroleum and natural gas, limited and non-renewable resources. What happens when the cheap energy is gone? We saw what happened when hurricane Katrina disrupted oil production and the flow of goods and services in the region. What happens when the transportation and economic networks begin to break down on an even larger scale due to dwindling resources and sky-rocketing production costs? What can we do as individuals to circumvent such a disaster and raise awareness of the impending crisis?

The Santa Rosa Oil Awareness November Meetup
Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 7:00PM
At our next meeting, we hope to shift the focus from the "problem" of peak oil to solutions. How do we promote awareness of this impending crisis (without looking like a poster child for the lunatic fringe)? What can we do to protect ourselves and our families? How do we start building community, localize the production of necessary goods and services, and create sustainable lifestyles? What are the concrete survival skills we need to cultivate in the absence of centralized government guidance? Please come to share your experience and concerns. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage to share. Our next screening of "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and The Collapse of the American Dream" will be held on November 16th at 7 PM at New College in Santa Rosa.

New College of California http://newcollege.edu
99 6th St Near Rail Road Square Santa Rosa, CA 95401

full event details http://oilawareness.meetup.com/59/events/4776584
http://www.craigslist.org/eve/102787588.html



# *November 3rd Day of Action to Save Ancient Forests
<http://www.kleercut.net/nov3events> *

Kleenex sells 180 billion sheets of tissue paper each year and NOT ONE
of them has any recycled content. They can make a tissue that stops the
spread of the flu but they can't make them out of something besides
10,000 year old forests? Kleenex even goes as far as to boast on their
website that their tissues are made from 100% virgin fiber. Kleenex and
parent corporation Kimberly-Clark are felling ancient forests to flush
them down the toilet. Phooey!

More than 90,000 folks have sent messages to tell Kimberly-Clark and
Kleenex to change their ways. We know that Kimberly Clark is wiping out
ancient forests for disposable tissues, but we need your help to spread
the word and STOP the destruction.
**
Join Greenpeace and other groups for an *International Day of Action on
November 3 rd *. Visit the day of action events center at
*http://www.kleercut.net/nov3events?lst* to find and RSVP for an event
in your area, or list your own event!
**
If you can commit to flyering for an hour at your local grocery store,
list it so others can join you. Every flyer, poster, phone call and
petition signature turns up the heat on these tissue tyrants. We ve put
together a downloadable day of action kit with everything you ll need,
including event how-to s, flyers, posters, and petitions.

On November 3 rd , tell your neighbors, your friends, your family, and
your local grocery store shoppers that buying Kleenex is blowing away
one of the oldest and rarest forests on Earth.

Feel free to email usa kleercut net if you
have any questions or need advice. And be sure to check out
*http://www.kleercut.net <http://www.kleercut.net/>* for more info.

See you in the streets!
http://www.kleercut.net/sendamessage?lst


# Thu, Nov 3, 2005      7:00 pm
War Resisters Report Back from Haiti
225 Potrero (between 15th St. & 16th St.) sf
War Resisters Report Back from Haiti:
--repression continues on the ground as Washington organizes "demonstration elections"
Freelance journalist Ben Terrall and human rights activist Sister Stella Goodpasture will speak about their recent fact-finding trip to Haiti $5 and up, all proceeds to activists under threat from US-backed repression in Haiti
*wheelchair accessible Jim Haber War Resisters League West
(510)483-7481 wrlwest riseup net http://wrlwest.org
http://globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bayarea.php



# Oaktown: Art about Oakland Fri Nov 4 7 -9 PM FREE
5 local artists show us their visions of "Oakland." LIve keyboard
music by local great Mary Watkins. Women's Cancer Resource Center
5741 Telegraph Ave Oakland http://www.wcrc.org


# Jungle Art Night -- Open Housee Fri Nov 4 7pm - 9pm Free
Presents Debbie Moore Featured Artist for November and December
Food and Drinks All Ages All Welcome Live music by the artist

Sacred/Sensual Superheroes- Debbie Moore's
Colorful nudes, painted in abstract expressionist style, bring
spiritual messages into human form with an emphasis on the heroic
nature of friendship and intimacy. http://www.xplicitplayers.com/debbiemoore/

Known all over the Bay Area as "the naked lady", Debbie brings her
vision of nude love-activism off the streets and into the gallery to
show wild works potent in humor and love. Be sure to catch her
brief musical appearance on Fri., Nov 4th when she sings her Cindy
Sheehan Song, and Breasts Not Bombs Song to serenade you and her
portraits of various friends on canvas.

Jungle 542 High St Palo Alto 650-326-7622
http://www.jungledigital.com
Downtown Palo Alto, Between University & Hamilton
dave jungledigital com 650-326-7622



# Nov 4,5 Dalai Lama @ Stanford


# HH Dalai Lama's appearances at Stanford (sold out months ago) will be webcast live
http://dalailama.stanford.edu/video
Friday Nov 4th, 9:30a-11:30a pst
Meditation, teaching by Dalai Lama, and Q&A session
Friday Nov 4th, 2:30p-4:30p pst
The Heart of Nonviolence: A Conversation with the Dalai Lama
Sat Nov 5th, 10a-4:30p pst
Craving, Suffering, and Choice: Spiritual and Scientific Explorations of Human Experience: A Dialogue between Buddhism and Neuroscience on the Potential for Common Understanding and the Alleviation of Suffering



# Nov. 5-6 http://greenfestivals.com Brannan @ 8th St. San Francisco, CA 94123
Concourse Exhibition center. Saturday 10AM - 9PM Sunday 11AM - 7PM
HUGE ECO SHOWCASE with speakers, workshops, music, food, booths.
NOT TO MISS! This show keeps growing and FILLS the space.
The Green Festival is a two-day party with a serious purpose: to accelerate the emergence of a new economic paradigm that is life-affirming and life-restoring. Together we are cultivating a culture of sustainability and social equity that honors our interdependence with all life. Green Festival unites green businesses, social and environmental groups, visionary thinkers and thousands of community members in a lively exchange of ideas, commerce and movement building fun.


# Nov. 5-6 Peak Oil conferences Sep / Oct / Nov 2005
http://www.eugenepermacultureguild.org  --  Eugene, Oregon --
NW Bioregional Permaculture Gathering -- September 9 to 11
http://www.communitysolution.org -- Ohio -- Community Solution conference -- September 23 to 25
http://www.greenfestivals.org - DC 9/24-25, SF 11/5-6
http://www.energybulletin.net/8424.html -- Frederick, Maryland -- Rep. Roscoe Bartlett forum -- September 26
http://www.petrocollapse.org -- New York City -- October 5
http://aspo-usa.com/fall2005/index.cfm -- Denver -- Association for the Study of Peak Oil -- November 10-11
http://www.fromthewilderness.com/PeakOilBulletin.shtml 
and http://www.postcarbon.org http://peakoil.net http://oilempire.us



# The VJTB will join the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in their
campaign to get the Trader Joe's chain to sell only eggs produced from hens
not confined to cruel battery cages. HSUS info: http://tinyurl.com/9qseh
<http://tinyurl.com/9qsehh> h

Be part of the Tsedakah Brigade's inaugural demonstration: Sunday, November
6, 2005, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Trader Joe's, Geary and Masonic at San
Francisco--if it rains, the date is rescheduled. Leaflets and posters will
be provided. Jews and our non-Jewish friends who want to change the lives
of these abused hens are encouraged to attend. Questions? Contact Bonnie
Knight, Bonbonsf aol com Bonnie Knight, San Francisco

[Veggie Jews is an on-line and real world organization with events in local
communities dedicated to supporting Jewish vegans and vegetarians and
spreading vegan, vegetarian and animal rights values into the Jewish
community. All Veggie Jews' events are open to Jews of all ages and our
non-Jewish friends. We are not a singles or religious group, although single
and observant people are always welcome. For early notice of all events and
more group information, please go to http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/veggiejews.
And remember: It's only kosher if it's cruelty free.]


# Robert Wlliams Slideshow Nov 6 4-7 pm free

Robert Williams is traveling the West Coast to promote his new book
of paintings, Through Prehensile Eyes. It collects the 58 paintings
he's done since Malicious (from his past three shows at the Tony
Shafrazi Gallery in New York), and is lavishly presented.

Through Prehensile Eyes shows Williams at the top of his game. His
work is always provocative, thoughtful, masterfully composed and
executed.

At the 111 Minna Gallery, Robert Williams will give a slideshow and a
lecture on his art and technique. Don't miss this unique experience
to hear directly from the founder of Juxtapoz Magazine, and the
progenitor of Lowbrow Art.

111 Minna Gallery 111 Minna St. (at 2nd St.) SF (415) 974-1719
http://www.111minnagallery.com/

bucky lastgasp com 415 824 6636 http://www.lastgasp.com


# 11/6-11/9 Hoopdance Intensives with Christabel in San Francisco
Beginner Class 6:30-8pm Intermediate Class 8-9:30pm. This class is one
consecutive Sunday Monday and Wednesday. Let the super undulation continue!
Sunday's class focuses on torso and arms, Monday's class focuses on legs and
Wednesday's class focuses on off body moves. There will be special attention
given to micromovements of the body, working with the downbeat, freeing the
head, unleashing your own style. Guidance for performance given throughout
class. Intermediate level class will recieve more challenging exercises and
moves and must have taken an intensive previously. The intermediate class will
also include discussion of performance, stage presence, costuming and creating a
cohesive show. Each evening will have a jam circle to close. The latest club
music released --thumpin' deep tribal house music -- will propel us to a new
level! Both beginner and intermediate classes cost $85. Enrollment preference
given to those who register for entire series as this creates the 'intensive
hoop bootcamp' experience. Class size limited to 9 students per class.
Pre-registration required at http://www.HoopGirl.com Go to 'Buy Now' link and register
in online store. Space is *very* limited and sold out last month. Don't miss
out! Christabel is now teaching in San Francisco only once a month. XENO is
located at 1320 Potrero Ave (at 25th St). http://www.xenodrome.com
Please arrive early or promptly on time. For more
information or questions on the class call Christabel at 415-515-0469. Please
note that registration cannot be refunded, but credit may be applied towards
future classes if I can get someone from the waiting list to fill your space.


# Mon. Nov. 7 12-3 pm Breasts Not Bombs Special Election Protest w/
Sherry Glaser - Sacramento
West steps of the State Capitol Building, Sacramento

A Demonstration to show what is the difference between what is descent and
what is not.

We have a message for Mr. Schwarzenegger. Please bring signs such as:

Special Elections are indecent! Groping women in elevators is indecent!
School budget cuts are indecent! Violence against women is indecent!
Threatening teachers is indecent! Disrespecting nurses is indecent! Redistricting for
politic