<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10>Hello Fellow Greens,
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<BR>In this update:
<BR>1. News
<BR>2. Events
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<BR>NEWS:
<BR>Please note that the Candidates for Supervisor Forum, previously scheduled for September 13, has been postponed until September 27. The Special General Meeting will be held September 29. See more in events section.
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<BR>Nativo Lopez, President of the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA), publicly threw his support to the Green Party this week. MAPA is a multi-partisan advocacy group, formed in 1960, with chapters throughout the state and U.S. representing the Mexican, Mexican-American and Latino communities. Read about it at http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com. For more information on MAPA, see http://www.MAPA.org.
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<BR>Look for Lisa Feldstein, candidate for District Five Supervisor, to appear on the "Comcast Local Edition" of CNN Headline News from October 1st through Election Day. "Comcast Local Edition," hosted by Jack Hanson, airs at 25 and 55 minutes after the hour, two times a day, on CNN Headline News. Lisa has the #2 endorsement slot in District 5 from the San Francisco Green Party. http://www.lisafeldstein.com/
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<BR>Various Green Party candidates participated in a Labor Day demonstration, and some were arrested. See photos at http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com.
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<BR>Drop Lantos Not Bombs has compiled a paper trail on Tom Lantos, Congressperson for the 12th District, longtime incumbent, and war hawk of the Democratic Party. http://www.droplantosnotbombs.org/paperTrail/index.html
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<BR>EVENTS:
<BR>Saturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12
<BR>Massive Campaign Mobilizations for Ross Mirkarimi for Supervisor. Celebrate the office expansion, listen to inspiring speakers, eat yummy food, and reach thousands of District 5 voters as the campaign ramps up! Come to the Horseshoe Cafe, located at 568 Haight Street, between Fillmore and Steiner Streets. Please call the campaign office at 415-863-4908 to let us know that you'll be there. The campaign needs volunteers every day, morning and night - so please help out in whatever ways you can. Ross has the #1 endorsement slot in District 5 from the San Francisco Green Party. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org
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<BR>Saturday, September 11
<BR>Join us for a great day of fun at the Power to the Peaceful Festival! The San Francisco Green Party will have a booth - to help staff the booth, contact Mark Barnes mark@terrybaum.com or 415-701-0133. This event is presented each year by the visionary musician, international speaker and human rights worker, Michael Franti and his group Spearhead with Guerrilla Management. The all-day concert begins with yoga at 10 AM, which will be followed by musical performers until about 6 PM. For more information about the concert, visit http://www.powertothepeaceful.org.
<BR>For more information about the SFGP booth, visit http://www.sfgreenparty.org
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<BR>Saturday, September 11
<BR>Join Susan King for a pre- Power to the Peaceful gathering at her house, located at 484 Frederick Street near Stanyan. There will be coffee, bagels, and juice from 9:15 - 10:15 AM before heading to the park to distribute literature for Susan, who is the SFGP's #3 endorsed candidate for District 5 Supervisor. http://www.susankingweb.com
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<BR>Sunday, September 12
<BR>Keeping Our School Age School-Community Dialog on how the entire community needs to work together to help our school age children to grow safely and successfully. Speakers include: Cedric Yap, Mayor's Liaison to School; School Board Member Mark Sanchez and School Board Member Eric Mar. Event takes place at the Southeast Community Facility, Alex Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale (Phelps) from 2 - 4 PM. http://www.marksanchez.org.
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<BR>Sunday, September 12
<BR>Participate in a "bicycle parade" to publicize the "Renee Saucedo for Supervisor" Campaign! Meet at 24th and Mission at 11 AM, and follow the truck with the huge "Renee for Supervisor" sign. Please plan to be out about 90 minutes. For more information, please call Karl Kramer at (415) 248-1620. http://www.reneesaucedo.com
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<BR>Sunday, September 12
<BR>Come to a precinct walk of the Upper Haight and Cole Valley for Susan King for Supervisor. Susan is the SFGP's #3 endorsed candidate for District 5 Supervisor. Come by 484 Frederick at 10:30 AM. Please RSVP to Sue Vaughn at susan_e_vaughn@yahoo.com if you can make it. http://www.susankingweb.com
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<BR>Sunday, September 12
<BR>911 Power to the Peaceful Social Justice Forum
<BR>This event takes place from 11 AM - 5 PM at the CELLspace, located at 2050 Bryant Street between 18th and 19th Streets in San Francisco. Come out to connect with other concerned and inspired people who want to take a stand for justice. The day will begin with a participatory dialogue with Peter Camejo and Tom Ammiano about the upcoming elections.
<BR>There will be workshops throughout the day that anyone can attend and contribute to:
<BR>Guided Meditation Process with Sat Santokh
<BR>Political Story Telling thru Yoga
<BR>Politics and Voting
<BR>Local Economy with Don of Local Exchange and Gustavo of San Francisco Urban Alliance For Sustainability
<BR>Food and Fuel Security with Simon Harris of Californians For GE Free Agriculture, Doug Mosel of GMO Free Mendocino County Campaign, John O'Malley with OTG Consutlting, and Kumar Plocher of Yakayo Biofuels
<BR>Suggested $10 donation, sliding scale.
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<BR>Wednesday, September 15
<BR>San Francisco Green Party General Meeting
<BR>The meeting starts at 7:30 PM and will be held at the SFGP office, located at 1028 A Howard Street between 6th and 7th Streets in San Francisco. Agenda for this meeting includes endorsement decisions for the rest of the ballot propositions, school board and community college board. Please read the agenda at http://www.sfgreenparty.org. Please also read the propositions in advance; there will be very limited time to discuss each one.
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<BR>Friday, September 17
<BR>Kick-off for Baum for Congress
<BR>This is the official kick-off party for Terry Baum, Green Party candidate in Congressional District 8. Party takes place from 6 - 9 PM at The Lab, located at 2948 16th Street at Mission. There will be live music, belly dancing, speeches, food and drink. http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Saturday, September 18
<BR>Free Art in the Park for Kids, Precita Park, Treat and Cesar Chavez from 10 AM - 1 PM. Free art activities for kids with tips on how parents can use art to help students in school. School Board Members Mark Sanchez and Eric Mar will also be talking about the importance of teaching art in all schools. http://www.marksanchez.org
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<BR>Saturday, September 18
<BR>Join Supervisor Chris Daly, School Board Members Mark Sanchez and Eric Mar along with School Board Candidate/Green Party Endorsed Candidate Jane Kim on a District 6 Walk through the Inner Mission. The district walk will begin at 1 PM at the Abandoned Planet Bookstore Store, located at 518 Valencia near 16th Street. For more information, call 290-2706. http://www.marksanchez.org
<BR>http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Saturday, September 18
<BR>Join Parents United for Education at a kick-off rally for Proposition F, the Parents Voting Rights Initiative, at 6 PM at the Women's Building, located at 3543 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero. To receive more information about Parents United for Education or to join the coalition, please contact David Chiu at (415) 793-5462 or david.chiu@grassroots.com.
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<BR>Saturday, September 18
<BR>Comedy Benefit for Jane Kim!
<BR>Laugh the night away with a great lineup of Bay Area comedians at Blend, located at 659 Columbus in North Beach. Featured comedians include Kevin Camia, Louis Katz, Oliver Saria, Edwin Li, Jasper Redd and Brent Weinbach. This event is hosted by Samantha Chanse. Doors open at 8 PM; show at 9 PM. Donation is $10 at the door, and includes a full night of DJs and dancing after the comedy show. 21+ http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Sunday, September 19
<BR>Join Green Party Candidate for District 5 Ross Mirkarimi, School Board Member Mark Sanchez and School Board Candidate Jane Kim on a District Walk. The district walk will begin at 1 PM at the Horseshoe Cafe, located at 566 Haight near Fillmore. For more information, call 290-2706. http://www.rossforsuperivsor.org http://www.marksanchez.org http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Tuesday, September 21
<BR>Come to a benefit performance of Terry Baum's hit play, "ONE FOOL". The candidate will perform the play herself at 8 PM at the Marsh, located at 1062 Valencia. http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Monday, September 27
<BR>Endorsement Forum: Candidates for Supervisor
<BR>7 - 9 PM, location to be announced. For more information visit http://www.sfgreenparty.org.
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<BR>Wednesday, September 29
<BR>Special General Meeting
<BR>The meeting starts at 7:30 PM, and will be held at the SFGP office, located at 1028 A Howard Street between 6th and 7th Streets in San Francisco. Agenda includes discussion of supervisor races in Districts 1, 3, 7, 9, and 11. http://www.sfgreenparty.org
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<BR>Friday-Saturday, Oct. 8-9
<BR>Annual California First Amendment Coalition Assembly, Northgate Hall, UC Berkeley
<BR>The Friday-evening speaker will be award-winning journalist-author Seymour Hersh, in conversation with KQED-FM's Michael Krasny. Visit http://www.cfac.org for information and registration.
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<BR>Thanks to all of our members for your continued support!
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<BR>Warm Regards,
<BR>Erika McDonald
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