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Check Your Tire Pressure At Least Once A Month!
Make it a habit to check your tire pressure once a month.  Simple tire maintenance can increase gas mileage, maximize tire life, and help keep passengers safe.  Brought to you by the California Integrated Waste Management Board.  Visit ZeroWaste.CA.gov for more info!

The 2008 Presidential election is fast approaching and Rock The Vote wants to make sure your voice is heard in this crucial election.  Go to RockTheVote.com to register to vote and to fin out other ways that you can rock the vote this year.  Be sure to check out the Road Trip 08 bus tour schedule to see when the bus will be in your area with special free concerts from some of your favorite recording artists.  And remember, every vote counts.  On November 4th let your voice be heard.  Remember!  The deadline to register to vote in California is October 20th!

Register to Vote: Know Your Rights!  Deadline to Register is October 20th
Are you on probation?  Off parole?  In county jail?  Know your rights—you can vote!  In California, you can vote if you are 18 years old on election day, a U.S. citizen, a resident of California, and have been registered to vote at least 15 days prior to the election.  As long as you are not in a state prison, on parole as a result of a felony conviction or sentenced to a state prison and awaiting transfer, you are eligible to vote!  That means that many of the people that are locked up in county jail right now can vote.  If you, or someone you know, is in jail awaiting trial, on probation with a probation violation, convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony and serving a sentence in a county jail, know that you CAN vote.  Inmates must request voter registration forms and vote-by-mail ballot applications.  Once voter registration cards are received, voter notification cards will be mailed out.  After the vote-by-mail ballot application is sent out, inmates will receive their absentee ballots by mail. Be informed and exercise your right to vote!  Click here to Register to Vote NOW!


Creativity Explored: Artwork by Artists with Developmental Disabilities
Visit Creativity Explored, San Francisco's premiere gallery of artwork by artists with developmental disabilities.  At this vibrant Mission District art center, you can meet the artists working in the studio, enjoy the latest changing exhibition in the gallery, and discover treasures to take home.  After just one visit, you'll know why Creativity Explored is consistently voted the city's best art gallery.  For information, call (415) 863-2108 or go to CreativityExplored.org.  Creativity Explored is a non-profit visual art center where artists with developmental disabilities create, exhibit and sell art. We are located at 3245 16th St. in San Francisco.


Free Income Tax Preparation Provided by The Tri Valley Housing Opportunity Center

The Tri Valley Housing Opportunity Center is providing FREE income tax preparation by IRS certified tax preparers to families whose income was less than $42,000.  US Citizenship is NOT required.  You may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $4,700.  And families with children may qualify for the Federal Child Tax Credit- which provides up to $1,000 per child under 17.  By appointment only on Tuesdays from 6PM to 9PM and Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM in Livermore.  Please contact Jorge Ramirez at (925) 373-3930 or Jorge@tvhoc.org for more info or to set-up an appointment.


Help Sleep Train Provide New Shoes for Foster Children
You can help a local foster child with the gift of new shoes. Sleep Train is collecting new shoes of all sizes, but they need your help. Bring your gift of new shoes for boys and girls to Sleep Train. Call 1-800-378-BEDS for the store nearest you.Keeping kids in shoes is never easy, and for nearly 80,000 California kids in foster care, it’s an even tougher fit. So Sleep Train is collecting new shoes for foster boys and girls, but they need your help. Bring your gift of new shoes of any size – from infant to teen -  to Sleep Train. Call 1-800-378-BEDS or click here for the store nearest you.


Day In The Life: Help The USO Suport our Troops
The USO supports the troops at more than 130 centers around the world.  So whatever comes up, travel arrangements, birthdays, emails back home, they do their very best to see the troops get what they need.  If you want to make a difference in the life of someone serving our country, if you really want to make a difference, the USO is how it’s done.  Find out more at USO.org.  The USO.  Until every one comes home.



The Women's Building San Francisco
Check out The Women's Building a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-service center for women and girls.  Their mission is to provide women and girls with the tools and resources they need to achieve full and equal participation in society.  They offer various weekly events that inform women of the Bay Area of the various resources available to them for more info please visit thewomensbuilding.org and find out how you can utilize the services provided by The Women's Building.


Pantene Beautiful Lengths

Pantene Beautiful Lengths was created to support and encourage women who have lost their hair during cancer treatment. Join them by donating your own healthy hair to create wigs or becoming a member of their community.  For more information Click Here.

Support the Memory of Daniel Maldonaldo

Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, A Program of ECHO Housing

Everyone deserves equal access to housing.  Discrimination in housing based on your race, national origin, disability or because you have kids is illegal.  Reporting discrimination is the first step you can take to end discrimination.  To report housing discrimination, call MCFH.  Fair Housing Counselors will inform you of your rights and help you take action.  Fair Housing is your right.  If you have experienced discrimination, call MCFH at (650) 327-1718. 

Support Gun Violence Victim Christopher Rodriguez

Last week, Christopher Rodriguez, a fifth-grader at Crocker Highlands Elementary School in Oakland, was at a piano lesson when he was shot by a stray bullet.  Christopher is being treated for his injuries at Children's Hospital, but he could face permanent paralysis after the bullet severed his spinal cord.  His family needs help paying for his medical fees and has established a trust fund for him.  Please help support Chris and make a donation today.  If you would like to contribute or would like more info please feel free click here and visit the Rodriguez family's blog where updates will be posted!  You can also donate directly to his trust fund at any Wells Fargo branch.  To make at donation just make it to the Trust Fund for Christopher Rodriguez at any Wells Fargo bank under the account# 7013202606.  You can also click here to read the story on the devastating shooting of Christopher.

Attention renters!    Do you worry that you or your loved ones may not be prepared for natural disasters, theft, or damages to your belongings?  Did you know that your landlord's insurance policy does not cover the cost of replacing personal property or paying for court judgements after a fire, flood or injury has taken place in your home?  The city of San Jose encourages you to purchase renters insurance as a preventive step towards fire and disaster preparedness. Renters insurance has proven effective in disaster recovery and can help you and your family get back to life after disaster strikes.  For just pennies a day, you can purchase a plan that may provide thousands of dollars in coverage. Know your options!  If you have questions about renters insurance call the state insurance commissioner's office at (800) 927-4357 or click here for more information.  Be prepared!

Tips on How To Become a Safer Driver
We see it all the time. Drivers on their cell phones, completely oblivious to the world around them.  And the latest research strongly suggests that cell phones are the #1 cause of car accidents today.  With one death every 12 minutes, car accidents kill and injure more Americans, especially children, than any other non-health-related issue.  To learn how you can protect yourself and your family, and to request your free wireless safety kit, visit www.safe-driver.org.  What you learn, could save your life.

Fair Housing Program

The Eden Council for Hope & Opportunity (ECHO) is a community based, non-profit organization that has been offering free housing information and support to Bay Area residents since 1965.  ECHO is committed to ending unlawful discrimination in housing by providing counseling, mediation, investigation, education, and referral services through their Fair Housing Program.  ECHO receives its funding from various city and county governments in the Bay Area.  Discrimination in housing based on your race, disability, or because you have kids is illegal.  To report housingdiscrimination, call (650) 327-1718.

Learn about great youth organizations and programs!

Girls Moving Forward (GMF)
Hey Oakland youth!  Looking for something fun to do after school?  Our programs help you work toward your education and life goals - all in a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.  And, the best part is...it's completely FREE!  At Girls Moving Forward, they know that girls' achievement in school is about more than academic ability.  There are many social pressures facing girls today that impact their performance in school.  GMF pairs focused academic tutoring with captivating empowerment activities because GMF knows that increased confidence will unlock each girl's full potential.  Please contact them for more information about how you can enroll your students K-12 in their FREE academic tutoring program at their school!  Call (510) 421-1376 or email Amy at amy@girlsmovingforward.com.


Boys Moving Forward (BMF)
Hey Oakland youth!  Looking for something fun to do after school?  Our programs help you work toward your education and life goals - all in a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.  And, the best part is...it's completely FREE!  At Boys Moving Forward, they know that boys' achievement in school is about more than academic ability.  There are many social pressures facing boys today that impact their performance in school. BMF pairs focused academic tutoring with captivating empowerment and mentoring activities because BMF knows that increased confidence will unlock each boys' full potential.  Please contact them for more information about how you can enroll your students K-12 in their FREE academic tutoring program at their school!  Call (510) 387-8104 or email Pablo at pablo@boysmovingforward.com.

Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA)
Are you an Alameda County resident outside of Oakland between the ages of 18 and 21?  Have you considered getting trained, but just don't have the resources?Unemployed, but can't afford interview clothes, or simply have troubles finding a job?Or maybe you have the desire, but high costs of gas, BART, and bus stand in your way.  "Steps to Success" at Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) can help with all of these needs for FREE including FREE security and vocational training for all eligible applicants.  If this is you, Call Mr. G at (510) 647-0719 right now as spaces are going fast!  Or check out their site BYAOnline.org!  BYA is located at 1255 Allston Way right off of University in Berkeley. 

Family Programs at Parents Place in Marin
Sometimes a workshop isn't enough...Parents Place in Marin offers Low-Cost Parenting Groups and Workshops.  Do you have concerns or questions about your child's development, interactions or behavior?  Parents Place offers individual parent and family coaching.  Their expert staff will spend time with you to assess, plan and recommend the best options for your situation.  They can also observe your child at preschool if you have developmental concerns.  For more information, call them at (415) 491-7959.


Habitat for Humanity New Home Orientations

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The Role Model Program
Take a role in the Future-the Power of 200!  The Role Model Program is seeking adult volunteers to inspire children to achieve ambitious dreams and reach their highest potential through education!  Join them as they bring together 200 caring adults dedicated to the future of our children, and in turn, the future of our community.  Role Model Volunteers visit one Santa Clara County elementary or middle school classroom for one hour, once a week for 6-8 weeks.  The Role Model Program is a non-profit organization located in San Jose.  To learn more, contact The Role Model Program at (408) 246-0433 or visit them on-line at TheRoleModelProgram.org.

Girls Moving Forward (GMF) Needs You
Wanna make a difference?  Wanna get paid for it?  Give us a call to find out how you can have a positive impact on the lives of Oakland youth in kindergarten through 12th grade!  At Girls Moving Forward, they know that girls' achievement in school is about more than academic ability.  There are many social pressures facing girls today that impact their performance in school.  GMF pairs focused academic tutoring with captivating empowerment activities because GMF knows that increased confidence will unlock each girl's full potential.  Please contact them for more information about how you can enroll your students K-12 in their FREE academic tutoring program at their school!  Call (510) 421-1376 or email Amy at amy@girlsmovingforward.com.


Boys Moving Forward (BMF) Needs You
Wanna make a difference?  Wanna get paid for it?  Give us a call to find out how you can have a positive impact on the lives of Oakland youth in kindergarten through 12th grade!  At Boys Moving Forward, they know that boys' achievement in school is about more than academic ability.  There are many social pressures facing boys today that impact their performance in school. BMF pairs focused academic tutoring with captivating empowerment and mentoring activities because BMF knows that increased confidence will unlock each boys' full potential.  Please contact them for more information about how you can enroll your students K-12 in their FREE academic tutoring program at their school!  Call (510) 387-8104 or email Pablo at pablo@boysmovingforward.com.

San Francisco's Project Homeless Connect Needs Your Help
Since 2004, San Francisco's Project Homeless Connect has worked to end homelessness in the Bay Area.  Founded by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Project Homeless Connect helps homeless citizens find housing and receive much-needed social services.  On Friday, June 6th the new location at Pier 48, just south of AT&T Park, will be transformed into a one-stop-shop for services for the homeless, including food, housing, medical treatment, dental care and much more.  Join Project Homeless Connect and thousands of other volunteers for this life-changing event.  Volunteers are the lifeblood of Project Homeless Connect.  Please visit ProjectHomelessConnect.com to learn more and to volunteer.  A positive impact on homelessness is possible, but you help is needed - volunteer today to make a difference on June 6th!!


Support SF Public School Teachers: Help Beautify A Teacher Lounge
May is Teacher Appreciation Month—show your support of San Francisco public school teachers by helping beautify a teacher lounge.  Join San Francisco School Volunteers on Saturday, May 17th from 9am–1pm to paint, organize and furnish 13 teacher lounges throughout San Francisco.  The volunteers will also gather couches, chairs and other furniture to make the teacher lounges more comfortable.  To volunteer or donate furniture call (415) 749-3700 or visit SFSV.org.


San Francisco School Volunteers

Parents and teachers share the responsibility of inspiring students to achieve their full potential.  But what if a language barrier makes it hard for them to exchange ideas?
If you speak Cantonese or Spanish, you can become a San Francisco School Volunteer Interpreter and use your language skills to increase parent involvement. 
Be an essential part of a child's education.  Become a San Francisco School Volunteer.
For more information visit www.sfsv.org or call (415) 749-3700.

 

OreMi Mentoring Program
Help the boys and young men in your community choose the path of education instead of incarceration.  To all the men reading this, this message is for you.  Today there are over 5,000 children in Alameda and Contra Costa County with a parent in the prison system.  These children are 7 TIMES more likely than their peers to be incarcerated themselves.  You can help break the increasing cycle of incarceration in the Bay Area by becoming a mentor to our young brothers.  Just one hour a week of your time will make a difference.  To learn how to change a life of a child in your community please call 510-834-2443, or Click Here.  Photo taken by Noriko Cooper.

 

Sign-Up to be a Volunteer The Role Model Program
Are you looking for a short term volunteer opportunity that is meaningful and fun? The Role Model Program needs adult volunteers to inspire elementary and middle school students to succeed! Time commitment is just one hour a week for six weeks. The Role Model Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering students to achieve their goals, dreams and learning that education can open the door to a successful future. To learn more contact The Role Model Program at (408) 246-0433 or go on-line to TheRoleModelProgram.org.

 

Moms In Bloom Needs Volunteers
Calling all Moms: Moms in Bloom, a new nonprofit organization working for the benefit of mothers and families in Solano County is raising money to open a Pregnancy and Early Parenting resource center in the Vallejo/Benicia area. One way that you can support their fundraising efforts is by supporting their 1st Annual Growing Families Expo in Benicia in October.  They are in need of volunteers to help them! If you or someone you know would like to help Moms in Bloom put on their event and to raise money to help local moms or to get more info about Moms In Bloom and the services they provide you can visit them at MomsInBloom.org.

 

Volunteer for Friends of the San Francisco Public Library      
Help support San Francisco libraries!  Friends of the San Francisco Public Library needs you to volunteer.  There are many opportunities, including helping out at our bookstores, book donation center and the upcoming International Poetry Festival.  For more information visit www.friendssfpl.org.  Volunteer at Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

 

The L.I.F.E Program
Want to truly make a difference in the life of a young person in the Bay Area?  Become a part of the L.I.F.E Program! L.I.F.E (Leaders In Future Environments) is a mentoring program for Bay Area youth ages 11-18 affected by the incarceration of an immediate family member.  Their program serves young men and women in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties, so no matter where you live you can get involved.  They also have group events every 6 weeks and an annual L.I.F.E retreat.  All participating mentors will be given comprehensive training, along with ongoing support and recognition for their efforts.  To become a mentor, you must be 21 years old and pass a background check.  For more information on mentoring, supporting the program, or if you know someone who may want to join the L.I.F.E program, contact Sarah McKinnon at (415) 456-9980 x.117 or smckinnon@centerforce.org.  L.I.F.E is a program of Centerforce a national leader in support, education and advocacy for individuals, families and communities impacted by incarceration.  To get more info you can visit CenterForce.org.

Useful info to better your health!

In response to the always increasing new cases of HIV/AIDS, WOW! Productions /J4L Foundation has founded the Hope for Our Youth (HFOY), HIV/AIDS National Awareness Campaign.  The Hope for Our Youth, HIV/AIDS National Awareness Campaign launched statewide in Northern California in August, 2005 and became national in January of 2006.  They believe that this campaign is a great opportunity for people to get involved in promoting HIV/AIDS awareness in their communities.  With your support this campaign will bring awareness to the importance of being tested for HIV/AIDS.  In the U.S., complacency had set in regarding HIV/AIDS.  Many people believe that because medical technology has progressed to a point where infected people can live longer, HIV/AIDS should no longer be a priority; this is contradicted by the latest statistics supplied by the Centers for Disease.  WOW! and HFOY want their audience to escape fear and be aware of the cause/effects of not being tested for HIV/AIDS.  They believe that all should get Tested, get their results and live their lives!  With your support they will be able to bring awareness to this pandemic HIV/AIDS.  If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the Hope for Our Youth™ HIV/AIDS National Awareness Campaign please contact , WOW! Productions, Inc./J4L. Foundation, Inc™ today.  You can click here to visit their website or call (510) 978-3343.

It’s time to change how we view a child’s growth.  It’s natural to measure your child’s height and weight. But you should measure other ways your child is growing, too.  From birth to 5 years, there are milestones your child should reach in terms of how he/she plays, learns, speaks, and acts.  A delay in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even autism. The good news is, the earlier it’s recognized the more you can do to help your child reach her full potential. Talk with a doctor or nurse about your child’s total development.  You can also click here to visit their website or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.  This message is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Learn the Signs.  Act Early.

If you or someone you care about has been looking for a way out of alcohol or other drug addiction, then call or stop by Community Recovery Center, located at 7501 International Blvd in Oakland, on the corner of 75th Avenue and International, where confidential recovery services are provided on a free or very low-cost basis.  They accept Medi-Cal and they serve adults and adolescents.  Stop by today or call (510) 729-8800 and ask for Ellis Jones.

Telegraph Recovery Center

If you or someone you care about has been looking for a way out of alcohol or other drug addiction, then call or stop by Telegraph Recovery Center at 3007 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, on the corner of 30th and Telegraph, where confidential recovery services are provided on a free or very low-cost basis to adults 18 and over.  They accept Medi-Cal  and the services can be free.  Call (510) 433-1500 and ask for Michael or Sharon.

If you or someone you care about has been looking for a way out of alcohol or other drug addiction, West Oakland Health Council provides low-cost, short-term residential recovery care for men near downtown, in the Pill Hill area.  Services are provided in a beautiful, newly refurbished location and space is available now.  Call Dr. Michael Huff at (510) 273-4900.

San Mateo County STD Clinic
Got an itch? Got a burn? Got to know?  Come and get tested at the San Mateo County STD clinic.  They offer confidential HIV and STD screening and treatment every Tuesday from 4pm-7pm and every Friday from 3pm-6pm.  They are located at 222 39th Avenue at the Edison Clinic in the San Mateo Medical Center.  For more information call (650) 573-2999 or visit www.smhealth.org/std.

Addison’s disease is a life-threatening illness caused by a hormone insufficiency of the Adrenal glands.  Symptoms may include:  fatigue, nausea, weight loss, low blood pressure, lightheadedness, salt craving and a darkening of the skin.  Individuals with Addison’s disease are often misdiagnosed.  If you have these symptoms please see an Endocrinologist, call the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation at (516) 487-4992 or go to www.medhelp.org/nadf.  Early diagnosis may save your life.  Your support may lead to a cure.

If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, contact the Regional Caner Foundation. They provide second opionons and treatments consultations for all cancers at NO COST. Regional Cancer Foundation physicians volunteer their expertise to help you. For more information visit www.RegionalCancerFoundation.org or call 415-775-9956.


American Diabetes Association 

The mission of this organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.The American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advoacting for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes. For more information, please visit www.diabetes.org.

Are you greiving the loss of a loved one? Need someone to talk to? Crisis Support Services is here to help through confidential Grief Counseling. Trained counselors are here to offer support, counseling and hope in times of hopelessness. We specialize in working with traumatic loss such as accidental death, suicide and homicide berevement. For more information, call 1-800-260-0094.

The Talking Drums project is a one of fifteen community partnerships nationwide that has the goal of increasing awareness about sickle cell disease and trait. We strive to encourage individuals to go beyond learning about their own trait status to taking ownership of the seriousness of the impact of sickle cell disease on the entire community. For information about the Talking Drums project, please call (800) 675-6599.

Learn about educational programs and career opportunities!

Homeboy Hotline
If you or someone you know has just got out of jail and is having a hard time finding a job then you need to contact Homeboy Hotline.  Fleetwood is the director of Homeboy Hotline and he has done the footwork for you, he has all the resources that wiil help you gain employment, get you free medical recsources and even help you find housing.   It's his job to help get you a job, so please contact Fleetwood and Homeboy Hotline at (415) 571-3247 or go to MySpace.com/Thehomeboyhotline.


Join the Star Student Network
Students, did you get in the Dean’s list or in an honor society?  Then you’re a Star Student and are invited to join the Star Student Network and enter the Star Student Contest on NUresume.com, for free.  As a member of this network you get access to exclusive internships, free resume review, a trophy and even a star on your Facebook profile for connecting with other star students on Facebook.  Get started by going to NuResume.com then click on Join to create your free online resume and enter Contest.  Get listed, get found, get hired!  This announcement brought to you by Workforce Incubator.org dba Los Altos Community Foundation 501c3.  Contest ends October 31, 2008.

Help to Change the Future…Join the Built to Last AmeriCorps Team
Did you know?  In 2002 four hundred and seventy-five (475) Ravenswood City Elementary School District (East Palo Alto/East Menlo Park) students entered the 9th grade in the Sequoia Union High School District.   By 2006, most of the students from the Ravenswood K-8 feeder district did not complete their education.  Of those students from the Ravenswood feeder district who were unsuccessful with the state high school exit exam, 65% were Hispanic, 21% were African American and 12% were Pacific Islander.  The Built to Last Collaborative is providing the opportunity to help young people change their future by making high school graduation a reality.  By joining the Built to Last Team, you can help increase the high school graduation rate for youth from East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park communities.  Members provide direct academic coaching services to high school students.  Built to Last Members will commit to 12 months of service in a part-time paid position.  Built to Last Members must be 18 years or older, A U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident, want experience working with youth, be willing to commit to a year of service.  Apply Today! Deadlines are approaching and Change is coming soon!  For more info contact Gail Ortega at 1000 El Camino Real in Atherton, call (650) 543-4423 or send an email to Gail.ortega@gmail.com.  You can also get more info at BuiltToLastCollaborative.org.

GradPortal.org is an extensive directory of graduate school programs searchable by subject. The site is entirely free to students and is designed to help underrepresented groups learn about the opportunities available to them. It offers financial aid information and advice on applying to and surviving graduate school, as well as a mentoring channel where prospective students can follow the experiences of current minority students and ask them questions via a blog. Anyone can search the site by visiting GradPortal.org and they can speak with an advisor liaison to get tips, order free office supplies or add content to the site by contacting Kathryn Noel via e-mail at Kathryn@GradSchools.com.

Non-profit ACI Career College , located at 2412 Mc Henry Ave in Modesto is Kicking off its new enrollment for their Health Information Specialist Program and they will be teaching Medical Billing, Coding of ICD-9 and CPT codes, Insurance Billing and all competitive Software Programs in today’s Hospitals and Physicians offices. This type of training will land you that career that you deserve, you will be receiving teaching by their 20 Year Instructor currently one of the top coders in the Country. Register today and receive top pay with no delay and tools to guarantee you a very lucrative salary in as little as 6 months. So join them today and begin a new life for yourself and your family. Call today and ask for admissions and they will get you started. They are kicking off their 2007-2008 projects entitled “Rebuilding Lives One Person at a Time”. For more information about their campus call, ACI at (209) 338-6224.

Are you looking for a great job?  Do you wanta a career where your day is never the same?  The San Francisco Police Department is looking for men and women like you.  Starting pay is over $60,000 with full benefits and this challenging and rewarding profession is not your everyday 9 to 5 job.  So, if you want to help people, be a role model in your community and make a difference then the San Francisco Police Department wants you to apply.  SFPD's goal is to hire 250 new police officers within the next year.  For more info you please call (415) 575-6325 or visit www.SFGov.org/police and click the "Join the SFPD" link to apply online today.

FREE Drop-In College Advising

The Women's Building offers free Drop-In Advising on college admissions, career exploration and financial aid!  This free educational support for low income adults is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm-5pm in the Community Resource Room at The Women's Building.  The Women's Building is located at 3543 18th Street in San Francisco.  For more ingo please call (415) 431-1180 ext. 11 or ext. 16.

The Chabot Space and Science Center
The Chabot Space and Science Center is presenting on giant screen "the Human Body". To receive a two for one admission, Click here.

The Oakland/Bay Area Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is commited to providing programs which will increase the participation of African Americans in the economic, civic, entrepreneurial and human services arenas of their respective communities through education, scholarship and collaboration. Call 1-510-287-2534 for more information.

Please consider giving paperback books to the library at Alameda County Juvenile Hall. There are over 350 youth there with lots of time to read. Youngsters have easy access to books and share them among themselves. They REALLY appreciate having books. When they leave custody, they receive three books to take with them. Alameda County Library Write to Read Program juviewrite2read.aclibrary.org has a wish list at: www.amazon.com.  Go to Wish List and type in Write to Read--Juvenile Hall.  Books can be purchased there or at your independent bookseller and sent to: Amy Cheney, Librarian/Juvenile Hall/2200 Fairmont Drive in San Leandro, CA 94578.

Find out what's going on in your community!

St. Anthony's Needs Your Clothing Doantions-Weekdays
Closet getting too crowded?  St. Anthony's needs your donations of clean, like-new clothing to share with poor and homeless San Franciscans.  Donations are given free-of-charge and greatly appreciated by those who need them most.  Drop-off is at the corner of 8th and Mission Street, weekdays 8am-4pm.  For more information call (415) 592-2700 or visit STAnthonySF.org.


SF Camerawork's 'I feel I am free but I know I am not' Exhibit-Now thru Nov 1
SF Camerawork invites the public to become the art in a new, interactive art exhibition 'I feel I am free but I know I am not' September 4th through November 1st.  Gallery visitors can be transformed into avatars for a performance in the online world known as Second Life, improvise their own lost-at-sea movie in a rowboat or participate in the many significant new performance works commissioned specifically for this project by artists Roger Sayre, Tim Sullivan, Guillermo Gómez-Peña with colleagues from La Pocha Nostra, Second Front, and Oliver Herring with multiTASK.  SF Camerawork is located in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant downtown museum district at 657 Mission Street near 3rd.  Call (415) 512-2020 or visit SFCameraWork.org for more details.  SF Camerawork is San Francisco's only non profit gallery dedicated to new directions in photography and related media.

San Francisco's Creativity Explored's Fibrocosm Exhibit-NOW thru Nov 19
Artists with developmental disabilities at San Francisco's Creativity Explored get hooked on fiber with a new exhibition of textile artwork entitled "Fibrocosm" on view October 9th through November 19th.  From abstract embroidery to painted silk wall hangings, "Fibrocosm" is a vivid testament to the pliable possibilities of fiber. Creativity Explored is a visual art center where artists with developmental disabilities create, exhibit and sell art. The gallery is located at 3245 16th Street in the heart of the Mission District.  For more information, call (415) 863-2108 or visit CreativityExplored.org. 


Girls' Night Out: Key to the Cure to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Oct 15
Come support the fundraising events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with proceeds to benefit the San Francisco Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  It all goes down October 15th at The Melting Pot Larkspur located at 125 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd.  A spokesperson from Susan G. Komen San Francisco and breast cancer survivors will be present to inspire others with words of wisdom about their fight against breast cancer.  The event will host a $3 raffle featuring fun and creative gift certificates and gift baskets from local retailers.  The first 100 guests wearing pink to show their support will receive a complimentary gift bag.  Reservations are highly recommended.  For more info please click here to visit their website or you can call the Larkspur Melting Pot at (415) 461-6358 or the San Mateo Melting Pot at (650)342-6358. 


A Taste of Success-Wine Tasting and Silent Auction-Oct 15
Beyond Emancipation invites you to A Taste Of Success – Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, October 15th 2008 at 6pm.  Help support services for former foster youth in Alameda County.  For more information visit BeyondEmancipation.org or call (510) 261-4102 x22. 


Lights On Afterschool Event-Oct 16
The Mount Diablo Unified School District, City of Concord Community & Recreation Services Department, Ambrose Recreation & Park District, and Bay Area Community Resources invite you to join the Mt. Diablo CARES After School Program and the Afterschool Alliance Thursday, October 16th from 4pm-6pm to celebrate the importance of Afterschool programs with Lights On Afterschool Event.  In communities today, 14.3 million children take care of themselves after the school day ends.  Afterschool programs keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning.  Join these organizations, along with 7500+ afterschool progams nationwide, in celebrating their afterschool progams.  The Mt. Diablo CARES Afterschool Program Lights On Afterschool is an open house event with food, fun, and entertainment.  It's going down at Riverview Middle School located at 205 Pacifica Avenue in Bay Point. 


"And Justice for All" Joint Fundraiser to Defeat Props 4, 6, 8 and 9-Oct 16
Come out to the "And Justice for All" Joint Fundraiser to Defeat Props 4, 6, 8 and 9 on Thursday, October 16th from 6:30pm-8pm at 475 Sacramento Street in SF.  Admission is free, but the campaigns will accept donations at the event.  This event is
hosted by Equal Justice Society, Ella Baker Center, ACLU-Northern California and Chinese for Affirmative Action.  Please RSVP by Oct 14th to Sara Jackson at (415)288-8717 or at sjackson@equaljusticesociety.org.


The Town Business Network presents "Wake Yo Game Up Event Series"-Oct 17-19

Town Business Network (TBN), in collaboration with Youth Uprising and other partners presents The Wake Yo Game Up Event Series.  It all kicks off Friday, October 17th from 6pm-8:30pm with "The Panel Discussion".  The Panel Discussion will include a reception and panel discussion about the value and importance of voter participation and political activism in the younger community at Youth Uprising.  The panel will also address the relationship between voting and community engagement, with a special emphasis placed on "turning talk into action."  Panelists include a diverse cross-section of civic, social and music industry representatives.  This event is free and open to the public.  Then, Saturday, October 18th from 7pm-10pm come out to "Bowl-N-Vote," at South Shore Lanes in Alameda.  The purpose of this event is to encourage the revitalization of the culture of community.  All will be there to enjoy in the fun and to continue to provide education on Oakland's political state and the current state of our country.  The series concludes on Sunday, October 19th at the "Wake Yo Game Up Block Party" from 2pm-5pm in Downtown Oakland.  This event will be a celebration of the WYGU campaign that has brought more than 10K people into the political conversation.  The event will feature a host of Oakland's finest talented individuals and community leaders.  For more information about the Town Business Network and the Wake Yo Game Up! Initiative, contact Chuck Johnson at (510) 776-4644 or via email at chuckster115@yahoo.com.  Learn more about Chuck Johnson and TBN online at WakeYoGameup.org.

The State of Emergency II Conference: The Crisis Continues-Oct 18
You are invited to the The State of Emergency II Conference: The Crisis Continues sponsored by the Bay Area Local Organizing Committee of the National Hip Hop Political Convention.  It all goes down Saturday October 18th from 10-5pm at Laney College, 900 Fallon Street in the city of Oakland.  Take Bart to Lake Merritt or the number 11 or 88 AC Transit from downtown Oakland.  Come hear what folks in your community are doing to increase the peace and how you can get involved, create a natural disaster emergency plan with others for yourself and your community, and get gamed up on the 2008 California Ballot Measures that are going to effect youth and communities of color, and the League of Young Voters and the AC Transit "Your Voice, Your Vote" bus will be registering to vote.  There will also be Turf Dance Battles, Scraper Bikes on display and other performances all day.  For more information cal (415) 748-1556 or go to BayLoc.ning.com.


Recreation Plus will be giving away FREE COSTUMES for Halloween-Oct 18
In need of a costume for Halloween?  Recreation PLus will be giving away Free Halloween Costumes on Saturday, October 18th at the Santa Clara Starbucks located at Lawrence and El Camino.  You must pre-register at RecreationPlus.org.  Children must be present (Limit 2 costumes).  Limited Styles and Sizes, while supplies last.  Available costumes include sizes for girl and boys ages 4-10 anmd toddler girls 2T-4T.  There will also be masks, candy bags and other accessories.  For more information contact Recreation Plus at (408) 879 – 0393 or send an email to  info@recreationplus.org.


2nd Annual Estria's Invitational Living Word Graffiti Battle-Oct 18
The Living Word Project and Samurai Graphix Presents the 2nd Annual Estria's Invitational Living Word Graffiti Battle on Saturday, October 18th from 11am-4pm with the winner announced at 5pm.  It all goes down at deFremery Park, 1651 Adeline Street in West Oakland.  This is a FREE event and you can bring the whole family.  This is a part of the 10-day Living Word Festival Curated by Marc Bamuthi Joseph.  16 of California's most talented and revered Graffiti Artists in live painting battle.  Artists are determined and selected by Estria, a Bay Area Graffiti Legend.  Also Featuring: Free outdoor performances by Mos Def, Los Rakas, and DJ Leidis, Bamboo Architecture, Scraper Bike exhibition, Lecture demonstration Against Eco-Apartheid, including Ella Baker Center's Van Jones, Skateboard Demonstration presented by Hood Games at the Grand Opening of West Oakland's first Skate Park.  For more info please visit  YouthSpeaks.org or SamuraiGraphix.com.  The Living Word Festival is an annual community gathering of artists, educators, presenters and performers focusing on literary performance and literacy education.  Founded by Youth Speaks and the Living Word Project, under the direction of Marc Bamuthi Joseph, the Living Word Festival is committed to exploring new modes of literary performance, and to engaging and supporting artists who are breaking the boundaries of hip-hop theater and spoken word theater.


2nd Annual Growing Families Expo-Oct 18
Come out to the Fairfield Community Center, located at  1000 Webster Street in Fairfield for the 2nd Annual Growing Families Expo on Saturday, October 18th from 10am-3pm.  There will be raffles, a live auction, exhibitors, services, and resources for pregnant moms, new parents, and families.  Proceeds benefit Moms in Bloom, a nonprofit organization in Solano County. Kids crafts and entertainment plus freebies!  For more info please go to MomsinBloom.org for more information.

2nd Annual Animals & The Arts Concert Benefitting Pets Unlimited-Oct 19
Classical music goes tot he dogs & cats at the 2nd Annual Animals & The Arts Concert Benefitting Pets Unlimited, October 19th.  World class Opera stars Jennifer Holloway, Kristin Clayton, Bojan Knezevic and Tamora Pellikka, and a specially assembled Chamber Orchestra led by renowned conductor, George Daugherty, will spotlight works by Mozart, Richard Strauss, Vivaldi, Peggy Lee, Jake Heggie, and much more.  Herbst Theater, 2pm, followed by artists' reception and raffle.   Proceeds from this event will benefit Pets Unlimited, a San Francisco charity which helps dogs and cats in need through state-of-the-art veterinary care, a critical needs shelter and adoption center. For tickets, visit AnimalsintheArts.org or call the box office at (415) 392-4400.


Target Family Day-Oct 19
Don't miss Target Family Day on Sunday, October 19th from 11am-4pm, a free day of exhibits, art activities and special family friendly performances at five of downtown San Francisco's leading cultural destinations.  Families can discover the secret science of photography at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, celebrate harvest festivals around the world at the new Contemporary Jewish Museum, make a screen print at the Museum of the African Diaspora, create their own music video at Zeum and enjoy a lively afternoon of music and dance at Yerba Buena Gardens.  It's an unprecedented, free opportunity for kids and their caregivers to experience all that the city's Yerba Buena arts district has to offer.  For more information, visit YerbaBuena.org.  All venues are located in the Yerba Buena neighborhood of San Francisco in and around Mission Street between 3rd and 4th Streets.


Defeat Props. 6 & 9 Artmaking Day-Oct 20
Join EastSide Arts Alliance's Visual Element class as they make banners, stickers and posters that they'll use all over Oakland to say "NO" to props. 6&9!!  Teachers, bring your students.  Parents, bring your kids.  Everybody else, bring everybody else!  Come out Monday, October 20th from 4pm-7pm to the Eastside Cultural Center located at 2277 International Blvd in Oakland.  For more information please send an email to Maisha at Quint1eastsideculturalcenter@gmail.com.


7th annual Infinity Walk Against Domestic Violence-Oct 25
Honoring October’s Month of Domestic Violence Awareness, A SAFE PLACE, Oakland’s only comprehensive domestic violence program for battered women and children, is sponsoring the 7th annual Infinity Walk Against Domestic Violence on October 25th from 9am to 3pm.  The walk begins in Mosswood Park at Broadway and MacArthur in Oakland and will include music, performances, refreshments, youth activities and more.  The MC is Renee Kemp and special guests include KMEL’s own LadyRAY.  Visit ASafePlaceDVS.org  online or call: (510) 205-0855.


Earthquakes vs. Toronto to Benefit For Kids SMFC Education Foundation-Oct 25

The 3rd Annual Children's Halloween Hootenanny-Oct 25
On October 25th the Haight Street Fair Association will be putting on its 3rd Annual “Children’s Halloween Hootenanny” from 11am-4pm at the cul-de-sac at Waller Street and Stanyan next to the Kezar Pavilion in San Francisco.  This event is designed to give the children of the Haight-Ashbury, surrounding neighborhoods and anyone that wants to come, a safe and family friendly way to celebrate Halloween.   This event is sponsored by the Haight-Ashbury Street Fair, the event this year features an Alice in Wonderland theme and will include a costume contest, a croquette tournament, a Mad Hatter tea party, performers, exhibitions and creative hands-on activities designed to entertain children of all ages.  Come out and enjoy a fun, family friendly Halloween!  The "Children's Halloween Hootenanny" is a Haight-Ashbury Street Fair Production!


YB Class of 88 20 Year Reunion-Oct 25
YB Class of '88 Come out and Play!  Your 20 year reunion is scheduled for October 25th.  Contact ybclass_of_88@yahoo.com for more information! 


Furry Friends Rescue Presents Bow Wow Wow Howl-loween-Oct 25
Furry Friends Rescue invites you to Bow Wow Wow Howl-loween on Saturday, October 25th from 1pm-4pm at Titan's Kingdom located at 1512 Fulton Place in Fremont.  There will be a Doggy Costume Contest ($5 donation entrance fee) prizes for Cutest, Scariest, Funniest, Coolest, & Best Doggy Trick for treat; Bob for Treats, a Bake sale, a Dog adoption showcase, games, goodies & more!  Furry Friends Rescue is all volunteer non-profit companion animal rescue organization for Northern California.  For more info please call (510) 353-1367 or visit FurryFriendsRescue.org.
 

SFPD Public Workshops to Discuss the Future of the SFPD-Oct 28 & 29
The San Francisco Police Department and Office of the Controller invite the San Francisco community to take part in two upcoming public workshops regarding the future of the SFPD.  Come hear the recommendations resulting from a year-long Organizational Assessment of the San Francisco Police Department and provide your feedback on everything from district station and investigative staffing to officer recruitment, training, and use of force.  Workshop #1 takes place on Tuesday, October 28th from 6pm-7:30pm at the UCSF Parnassus Campus, Millberry Union-500 Parnassus Avenue in San Francisco.  Workshop #2 takes place Wednesday, October 29th from 6pm-7:30pm at Visitacion Valley Middle School-450 Raymond Avenue in San Francisco.  For more info visit SFPoliceReview.org, call (415) 554-5297 or email info@sfpolicereview.org for more information.  Interpretation will be provided in Cantonese, Russian and Spanish.  All sites are wheelchair accessible.  Materials in large print will be available at the meetings.  To request assistive listening devices, a sign language interpreter or other accommodations, please contact Alexis Ward at (415) 364.0000.  Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help to ensure availability.

Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits’ Celebrity Server Luncheon-Oct 30
Elected officials will “serve” the community in a whole new way at Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits’ Celebrity Server luncheon, October 30th.  Servers include Assembly-members Jim Beall, Joe Coto and Ira Ruskin and many others.  Proceeds benefit the Council’s network of non-profits.  For tickets visit SVCN.org or call (408) 260-3915.


31st Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap-Nov 1 & 2
The San Ramon Valley High School PTSA in Danville will be holding their 31st Annual Ski & Snowboard Swap on Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd from 10am to 4pm.  You can buy and sell new and used ski and snowboard equipment and clothing at great prices.  This is the East Bay’s largest ski and snowboard swap.  San Ramon Valley High School is at 501 Danville Boulevard.  For information check out the website at Danville.com/SkiSwap.  Proceeds will go to San Ramon Valley High School!


Silicon Valley Trivia Challenge-Nov 8
The Junior League of San Jose invites you to the Silicon Valley Trivia Challenge on Saturday, November 8th from 6:30pm-10:30pm at The Tech Museum of Innovation, 201 S. Market Street in San Jose.  Teams will compete to answer history, pop culture, science, sports and literature questions.  The top three teams will win cash prizes of $1,500, $1,000 or $500.  Spectator tickets are also available for $50 each so you can cheer on your favorite team.  All proceeds from the event will support the Junior League’s Community Program: helping young children enter elementary school ready to learn and thrive.  For more information, or to purchase a team or spectator tickets, please visit JLSJ.org/Trivia.


Fundraiser to Benefit Betty's Children's Academy-Nov 8
This year, Betty's Children's Academy is hosting a Silent Auction on November 8th to fund the purchase of a 12 passenger van for the kids that attend the academy.  The money raised will allow them to purchase a van large enough to transport children to and from school, as well as, fun and educational field trips.  The Silent Auction will be held at St. Lawrence O’Toole School in Oakland from 7pm-11pm.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (510) 430-8789.  Thank you for supporting Betty's Children's Academy, where early learning is just the beginning.


1st Annual Fabulous Food Festival-Nov 8 & 9
Delights from over 120 exhibitors in more than 20 different food related categories will be featured at the 1st Annual Fabulous Food Festival.  From chocolate to cheese, from crafts to cookbooks, a plethora of food and functional items will be showcased at this delectable event.  For just $10 come treat your taste buds on November 8 & 9 from 10am-5pm at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco.  For more info please call (415) 388-7208 or visit PacificExpositions.com.


Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company Celebrates 20 Years-Nov 14-15
Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company brings its unique blend of classic Chinese forms and contemporary dance to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater November 14th and 15th.  For this special 20th anniversary performance, the company performs highlights from its critically acclaimed repertoire and presents the world premiere of a sensual, new piece about female beauty inspired by classical Chinese paintings.  Call (415) 978-ARTS or visit YBCA.org.


Axis Dance Company Celebrates 20 Years!-Nov 14-16
AXIS Dance Company brings its program of cutting-edge, contemporary dance by performers with and without disabilities to Oakland's Malonga Casquelourd Center for one weekend only, November 14th through 16th.  The company celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a program of work by some of the Bay Area's most innovative choreographers.  Call (510) 625-0110 or visit AxisDance.org.


36th   Annual "Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire-Nov 14, 15, 16
The 36th   Annual "Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire will be held on November 14, 15, & 16 at the Napa Valley Expo at 575 Third Street, Napa, in the Chardonnay Hall.  The hours are: Friday: 10am-7pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm and Sunday: 10am-4pm.  The Faire features 82 booths of fine crafts, art and gourmet foods.  The Napa Valley Lion’s Club will again be having their home-baked goodies annual sale.  This is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done early – with the personal touch!  Special orders are accepted & delivered by Christmas by most craftspeople, as they make everything themselves.  Admission and parking are free, and the Downtown Shuttle makes stops in front of the Expo every 20 minutes.  For further information, please call Kim at (925) 372-8961 or e-mail: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net.