SF events 10.27 Samhain

Sat Oct 29 11:59pm / Midnight / Sun Oct 30 12:00 am
BEGIN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SET CLOCK BACK 1 Hour.
"Spring forward, Fall back"

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

Thursday October 27 http://indybay.org
4:30pm Berkeley: Berkeley Honda Rally
7:00pm Palo Alto: Speakers About Grassroots Nonviolent Resistance in Palestine
7:30pm San Francisco: Wobblies Book Release and Bicentennial Celebration

Friday October 28 http://indybay.org
6:30pm San Jose: Halloween Bike Party
7:00pm Oakland: PeaceOUT: The 5th Annual World Homohop Festival


food

ALERT: Stop Factory Farm Dairy Feedlots from Labeling Their Products as "USDA Organic"
http://www.organicconsumers.org/usda.htm


reproductive rights

Target Continues to Ignore Consumers
Target does not support a policy to have valid prescriptions for birth control, including emergency contraception, filled in-store without discrimination or delay!
http://FillMyPillsNow.org



vote

In a nutshell, Request a PAPER BALLOT at the polling place and
NIX the FIRST SIX: No on 73 thru 78, Yes on 79.
(Green Party says No on 80. Many progressive Dems say yes on 80.)

A broad coalition of progressive "get out the voters" have united to prevent
California (and the nation) from forever going Republican due to
redistricting. Why did the Governator call this expensive special election
less than a year prior to the regular election? Because they may have
verifiable paper receipts before that next election so this may be the last
election that will be as easily stolen on hackable voting machines.

Guest Editorial by PhoeBe ANNE (mostly from Berkeley Progressive Alliance
info and Wellstone Renewal)

Crucial Election: Vote November 8 and Get out the Vote!

Special elections usually have low voter turnouts, which tends to favor
conservatives. Gov. Schwarzenegger has called this special election to have
Californians vote on initiatives either initiated or endorsed by him.

Everyone I know is opposing propositions 73 - 78 and supporting 79.

73. Would require Parental Notification for Abortion
74. No Job Security for New Teachers for 5 Years
75. Restricts Union Political Spending (but not that of corporations)
76. Cuts School Funding
77. Reapportionment by Judge's Committee, not Government
(Most California judges were appointed by Republicans.)
78. Drug Companies' Phony Prescription Bill
(Drug companies' participation would be voluntary.)
79. Cheaper Prescription Drugs for Californians Act.
PRO: More enforcement tools than Prop. 78. Pharmaceutical
companies will be penalized if they don't give discounts at the MediCal
reimbursement rate.
80. Repeal of Deregulation and Blackout Prevention.
PRO: New energy crisis and blackouts less likely; more renewable energy.
CON: Fewer choices of electric service providers; more costs for PUC.

...Merci, Philippe for the No on 74, 75, 76 request.


74, 75, and 76 unfairly blame teachers, hurt kids, would silence our voices, and cut even more funding from school.

ACTIVISM: we need you vote on nov 8-no on 74, 75, 76
http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/votereg1.html, follow
the instructions, and get that puppy in the mail by this
coming monday, october 24th!
join the league's voter bloc. voting in a visible
group multiplies your
power by thousands. this is how we show that young
people vote progressive.
you can sign onto the block at the voter guide link
above, or here:
http://www.indyvoter.org/modinput4.php
see the league's analysis of the props at
http://sf.indyvoter.org/guide/2005<sf.indyvoter.org/guide/2005



What Reagan Started, Bush Is Finishing By David Martin
After eight years of the Gipper, four years of Bush I, eight years of Republican
Lite under Clinton, and five years of Shrub, we see the truth of the Reagan
Revolution. The gradual withering away of the welfare and regulatory state has
not unleashed the American entrepreneurial spirit. Rather, it has set loose the
predatory greed of the 19th century robber barons, the class cannibalism of
Social Darwinism, and the winner-take-all rapacity of laissez faire capitalism.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article10779.htm



NEW BM PHOTO SITES Good photos and reading here:
http://www.scottlondon.com/photo/
And: http://blindglass.org/burn05/
SF DECOM Pics: http://thephotoboof.com



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


# THURSDAY OCTOBER 27th ABC NEWS PRIMETIME
10 PM West & East Coast, 9 PM Central & Mountain
"The Dark Side of the International Trade in Live Dolphins"
http://seaflow.org



# The Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance Movement:
A Speaking Tour, Oct. 27-Nov. 1 in the Bay Area
Largely unreported by the media, thousands of
Palestinians and hundreds of Israelis are waging a
major grassroots nonviolent campaign of resistance
to the construction of Israel’s Wall. Palestinian
farmers, workers, mothers, and students, together
with Israeli and international volunteers, are braving
teargas, beatings, bullets, arrest, and even death
to block the construction of the Wall with their bodies.

Speakers Ayed Morrar (Palestinian) and Jonathan
Pollak (Israeli) will be in the Bay Area Oct. 27-Nov. 1 to
help correct the lack of coverage about this movement.
For full information and fliers for distribution, go to

http://www.norcalism.org/activisttour.htm



Fri Oct 28

# Fri Oct 28 Noon Join IDA Demonstration at Opening Celebration of UCSF's Mission Bay Campus

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) recently paid $92,500 in
fines to avoid hearings on 89 counts of animal welfare violations the USDA
officially lodged against them. At least three primate protocols were
involved in the charges: the invasive brain experiments of Henry Ralston,
Kris Bankiewicz and Michael Merzenich. The USDA allegations included leaving
monkeys unmonitored after surgery, performing a craniotomy on a monkey
without providing post-operative pain relief, and subjecting at least one
monkey to multiple injections of a brain-destroying chemical through the
carotid artery.

Despite the recent public attention UCSF has earned for their serious and
ongoing animal welfare violations, officials still refuse to address or even
acknowledge the problem. They seem far more concerned with celebrating the
building of the multi-million dollar, 43-acre UCSF campus in Mission Bay,
which they will do later this week with much self-congratulatory fanfare.

- Join IDA as we demonstrate against the celebration of the UCSF Mission Bay
campus, where experiments on animals may soon take place, and demand
accountability for researchers' flagrant animal welfare violations.

What: Demonstration at UCSF against animal experimentation
When: Friday, October 28th from Noon to 1.30 p.m.
Where: UCSF's new Mission Bay campus, 1675 Owens St. (between Genentech Hall
and the Mission Bay), San Francisco (click here
http://pub.ucsf.edu/missionbay/directions for directions)

- IDA also holds weekly outreach events at UCSF's Parnassus Campus every
Wednesday from noon to at 1:00 p.m. Please help us maintain an ongoing
presence on campus to show UCSF officials that animal advocates' concerns
cannot be ignored.

Please contact Karen Steele at (415) 388-9641 ext. 217 or karen idausa org
to RSVP. Posters and leaflets will be provided. For more information on
UCSF's animal welfare violations, please visit
http://www.vivisectioninfo.org/ucsf/index.html


# 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


# Just to let everyone know, we will be having a free Naked Yoga class taught
by Jessica Hadari next Friday night at 7pm, the 28th of October. The class
will be the opening event for Jasper Johal's "The Body as Temple"
photography show. These are classic nudes of the Bay Area and beyond's
finest yogis, dancers and athletes. I hope everyone can attend. Please let
your friends know that it will be free followed by the artist's opening
reception with food and drinks. There will also be a raffle for a photo
session with Johal himself--clothing optional. All proceeds from the raffle
will be going to our nonprofit food pantry Fill Up America. It's going to
be a great evening. Don't miss it. 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


# One Taste Gallery 1074 Folsom; 503-1100. "The Body As Temple," classic B&W nudes of yogis, dancers, and athletes (reception Fri/28, 7-10pm). Oct 28-Dec 5. http://www.sfbg.com/40/04/x_list_art.html


# 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!


# galleries Opening http://www.sfbg.com/40/04/x_list_art.html
Blue Cube 34 Mason; http://www.start-inc.com "Propaganda 2.0," political art by various artists, performances, projections, spoken word, live music, DJs, and more. Fri/28, 8pm-2am, free.


# 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


# http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/34d82012-6afa-4bdc-b07d-980062dac5a6

Quality fun on Halloween weekend can be hard to find in the myriad of over hyped options. Here's a couple options for revelry with top notch friendly burning freaks like you.

The annual Halloween Opel gladness returns with once again double doses of the good stuff.

Friday, October 28th: Tramps and Beat Freaks!

Laird and Get Yer Freak On join Syd and Opel for a naughty costume party for Tramps and Beat Freaks.

The full juice:

Laird (Get Yer Freak On)
Syd Gris (Opel / Opulent Temple)
Tung (Brass Tax)
Goldilox (djgoldilox.com / Brass Tax)
El Papachango (El Circo)
Brad Robinson (Space Cowboys)
Deep Eddy (House of Lotus)
Majitope(Lush)
Ernie Trevino(Boombox)
Laron(SWAN)
J: Boogie(OM Records)
Jive (Garage Mahal)
and more tba

With house and breaks coming at you in 2 rooms at the SOMA Arts Gallery. Outdoor areas, sound by Tantra, freaky party people provided by YOU.

$13 pre-sale available and at door before 11pm, and at BPM Records (Fillmore @ Hayes). $20 after.

934 Brannan @ 8th / 9th , SF 21+ only

Awesome Day of the Dead exhibit will be open to the party people.


# 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


# Rally Against the Minutemen! Disrupt the Minutemen's Rally!
Saturday, October 29, 10am
On the steps of the State Capitol, Sacramento, California
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/Rally-Against-the-Minutemen-Oct-29Reunin-contra-los-Minutemen-29-de-Oct/sacramento-ca/ce1129b4-c244-4e0c-af92-b1be1d8ed0a3?r=10535


# 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


# urban art gardern sat oct 29 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (???) Free
14 artists - 14 artworks - 1 wall - 1 day

a 1 day live art event featuring 14 bay area artists,
1 organic art installation, 6 dj's and 1 live band.

The goal is to renew and re-energize neglected urban dwellings
through art, green stuff and music.

artists:

tessellation
joe clark
kat
weston thomson
david lee
bernard bolter
david sutherland
brian nuda rosch
jay frost
chad pfarr
justin o'neil
jaqueline cooper
brian barneclo
vulcan
samuel love
angela willetts

music schedule:

dj Vonn 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
datcoldnigrofrmiceland (basscadets) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
T-Dub (buddha chip) 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
santo diabo 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
robinson (mukdai/basscadets) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
toph one (redwine/xlr8r/mukdai) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
leo (mukdai/basscadets) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

additional music on "touch up" sunday!
james mccoy 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
chris joy 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
danny ting 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue:

The Art Wall is located on Berwick Street
(off of Harrison Street)
between 7th Street and 8th Steet
Hosted by 10 Heron St SOMA SF, CA 94105
http://www.scottm.net/urbangarden/


# Really Really Free Market This Saturday 10/29 (mission district)
San Francisco Dolores Park : Sat October 29 12Noon to 4pm

Come on out for a day of Pre-Halloween fun!! Bring costumes to wear and costumes to share... bring treats and tricks for all. It's another Really Really Free Market event in Dolores Park. We're always looking for people who want to hold classes or discussions on anything from Yoga to Bicycle repair workshops. You've got a skill and a passion to share it with others; this is the place for you! Come on out and see whats happening and who's got what. Maybe you'll go home with that pink polka-dot oven mitt you've been looking for or a new hobby to pull you away from the blue light of a TV at night. Everything is possible and this is our chance to make it all happen.

Have you ever picked up something you found on the sidewalk? Or saved your neighbor from throwing away something useful?

A Really Really Free Market is like a potluck for whatever you want to give or take away. Have you ever brought one dish to a potluck and gone away with a full belly and a balanced meal? Everybody brings something and goes away with more.

We all have skills, ideas, objects, smiles, talents, friendship, excitement, discussions, and many other things to share. If we bring them all together at the Really Really Free Market, we can provide more balanced and full lives for everyone.

As a community we have many more resources than we do as individuals. If we share our resources we won't need to buy as many new ones. This uses fewer of the Earth's resources, and fewer of our working hours, leaving us more time to devote to ourselves and our communities.

Would we all work forty hours a week at one job if we didn't feel we had to? What if instead we worked at improving our individual skills and talents and shared them with each other? We would all spend more time doing things we enjoyed.

The Really Really Free Market is an attempt to put these ideas into practice for four hours every month.

Please help us keep the Really Really Free Market a 100% FREE and non-commercial event. Once a month, let's come together and forget about trading, bartering and money. Leave the business cards at home and remember the joy of giving for the sake of giving.

Help us keep Dolores Park clean. If no one takes what you brought, please bring it home with you.

http://www.reallyreallyfreemarket.org


# Hey friends,
This is just a friendly reminder that the Really REALLY Free
Market will be held in Dolores Park from 12Noon to 4pm this Saturday 10/29
This month's RRFM is right before Halloween, so if you need to complete your costume you might find just the thing at the RRFM!

We could use some folding tables for the market, so if you have any that you want to give or just loan, let Ray( rsykes1710 yahoo com ) know

It would also be great if there are people who want to do any of the following on Saturday:
Perform music or bring a portable sound system!
Teach yoga!
Do bike tuneups!
Juggle!
Bring games to play!
Bring whatever other cool thing that you do!

Don't forget to check the forums and discuss any ideas you have for the
RRFM, at http://www.reallyreallyfreemarket.org

See you Saturday and Happy Halloween!

The Really REALLY Free Market!
The Last Saturday of EVERY Month!
Dolores Park 12-4pm
http://www.reallyreallyfreemarket.org
email: reallyfreemarket mutualaid org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



# Sat, 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


# Saturday October 29 Infuse: Night of the Living with...

Meat Katie (Kingsize, Fabric, meatkatie.com - UK)
Lorin (http://www.bassnectar.net)
Smoove (RIPE Industries, Space Cowboys)
Syd Gris (Opel, Opulent Temple)
Scott Carrelli (Satellite, Qool)
Hoj (Opel, djhoj.com)
Melyss (Opel, Sister SF)
Nathan Vain (Opulent Temple / dancerecords.com)
Audio Angel on the mic (Sister SF)

Surround sound EAW w/ upgraded bass at P Lounge, where we did one of our 2 Halloween parties last year. Stoked!

1501 Folsom St. @ 11th 21+ only

2 rooms of big sound with lots of room to dance and chill, smoking area, 4 bars, plush VIP room open to all with fireplace, etc., visuals installations, and lounge area. Full out Halloween decor joined by the fine full on Halloween costumes of San Francisco on it's favorite holiday of the year. It's perfect for a night of full living.

Discounted $15 pre-sale available on line
http://www.opelproductions.com

AND at BPM Records: 654 Fillmore @ Hayes with NO service charge.
Call for hours and availability. 415.487.8680

Come get some Meat! Mark Pember, aka Meat Katie, has long been a pioneer of the UK breakbeat scene as both a producer and DJ. In the last few years his own developing sound of 'tech funk', taking influence from tech and tribal house, techno and electro, but with the trademark breakbeat feel, has launched his career to the the next level. His plays big, and knows the breakbeat scene in SF is among the biggest in the world. Expect him to bring it, alongside Lorin, who will be holding the second half of the night down sure to take it even higher, and all your other local heroes!


# 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)



Sat Oct 29 11:59pm / Midnight / Sun Oct 30 12:00 am
BEGIN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SET CLOCK BACK 1 Hour.
"Spring forward, Fall back"



# 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


# Oct 30: Victoria Boutenko at SFVS Halloween Party & Potluck
Halloween Costume Party Potluck, Sunday October 30, 2005. SFVS and
East Bay Veg*ans co-host this fun annual event. 5:00 p.m. Socializing
& Appetizers; 6:00 Dining, followed by Games & Dancing.
633 Glenwood Isle, Alameda; Hostess: Elizabeth Bechtold.
Door donation: $1 with food; $10 without food. Attire: Costumes or
Dressy. Prizes for best costumes. No charge for those arriving two
hours early to volunteer setting up and making wonderful raw
appetizers and entrees under the guidance of Elizabeth.

***Added Attraction: Guest appearance of Victoria Boutenko, author of
10 successful raw books. For those interested, she will talk on "More
Raw in your Diet". She will bring samples of some green smoothies and
her latest book after two years of research, Green for Life, with
book signing afterward.***

Directions: From 880, take High Street Alameda Exit. At stoplight,
turn west onto High Street and proceed over bridge 1.5 miles. Turn
right onto Otis Drive and right onto Glenwood. From BART Fruitvale
Station, take Bus #50 to White Hall & Willow, then walk 2 blocks to
Otis and 1 block to Glenwood. For more details, call BART at 415-989-
2278 or AC Transit at 510-839-2931. Call Dixie for more general
information, 415-885-2251 or Elizabeth to volunteer or for last
minute directions, 510-864-1111.

Your friend can subscribe to this list, by sending a blank email to:
SFLivingFoods-subscribe [at] yahoogroups.com


# 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


# BAT FEST 2005 Oct 31 8pm $16 Halloween Night
Alternative Tentacles Records 26th Annual Showcase
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
(between Larkin and Polk Streets) Doors: 7:30. Show: 8:00pm
http://www.gamh.com -- with the following performances --
Jello Biafra with The Melvins
The Dicks (Gary Floyd & his Gay Commie Punks)
Zolar X
Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots (of Slim Cessna's Auto Club)
Turn Me On Dead Man (SF)
All Ages (no babes in arms). Costumes encouraged.
Delivering Weapons of Mass Distraction and Art Crimes for 26 Years.
http://www.alternativetentacles.com press alternativetentacles com


# 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

# SF Camerawork 1246 Folsom; 863-1001. Tues-Sat, noon-5pm. "2005 James D. Phelan Art Award in Photography," works by winners of the art award (reception Tues/ Nov 1, 5-8pm). Nov 1-26.


# PloneLounge: SFBay Plone User Group Kickoff
Tue Nov 1 7:00pm-9:00pm FREE

Introducing PloneLounge! [San Francisco Bay Area]

What is it? It sounds FUN!
Well, it will be, but more so if you join us. PloneLounge is a brand
new user group for anyone interested in using, customizing, or
helping develop and support Plone. Our aim is to foster local Plone
community in the San Francisco Bay Area (including the South Bay, for
all you San Jose folks) and beyond. See sign up information at the
bottom.

Plone? Is that some new energy drink?
Nope! Plone is a revolutionary, cross-platform deployable, Open
Source Content Management System with something for everyone. Plone
leverages the Zope Database Application Server and the power of the
Python programming language. This, together with Unit Testing,
established Best Practices, shrubberies, Internationalization,
Accessibility, Standards Compliance, and a vibrant community of the
hippest developers in the world, make Plone rise to the top of the
stack. Haven't heard of Plone yet? Well, where have you been?! Learn
more at http://plone.org

Everyone is invited!
At the first meeting, we'll be discussing the goals of PloneLounge --
should we have noble orators to expatiate at our meetings? Throw
radical Plone-powered social events? Geek out on Plone projects? Come
and help decide! PloneLounge is driven by YOU, and we guarantee: this
won't be your ordinary boring user group (UGh!)

Learn the secret handshake!
There will be free punch and pie, good music and decent lighting,
plus a chance to meet like-minded and fashionably dressed folks
interested in Plone and related Open Source software. Bring a date!
Afterwards, maybe we'll head over to SubLounge for some cocktails!

The first meeting is scheduled for:

Tuesday, November 1 7:00pm-9:00pm At:

Burning Man Headquarters
1900 3rd Street @ 16th Street
San Francisco, CA
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1900+3rd,+SF,+CA&t=h

We have a parking lot!
We're convenient to the #15 and #22 buses!
Easily reached from CalTrain or BART!
There's a helipad on the roof!
You can jetski up to Mission Rock!
You have no excuse!

Interested? Let us know! (RSVP) Know someone who might be
interested? Forward this along!

Mailing List: sfbay-announce [at] plonelounge.org with subject "Subscribe"
More info: info (at) plonelounge (dot) org -- ask for Spanky
Discussion: irc://irc.freenode.net/#plonelounge

"Strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a
system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate
from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony." -- Dennis

NOTE: Helipad may not actually exist. Please make advance
arrangements if you're bringing your helicopter and we'll clear some
space for it.

Burning Man Headquarters 1900 3rd Street @ 16th San Francsico
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1900+3rd,+SF,+CA&t=h
info plonelounge org


# :Mind Bending Perceptions:: Spot & his Electric Sheep Tue Nov 1 8-10pm Free
Scott Draves ,AKA Spot, will demonstrate his Electric
Sheep Fractal graphic program and other amazing visuals. During which
he will give a talk about his creative process. Lecture Hall, SF Art Institute
415.771.7020 415-771-7020 San Francisco Art Institute (Main Campus)
800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco 94133 (between Jones and Leavenworth)
sonicsoulfusion gmail com



# 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 availab