<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10>Hello Fellow Greens:
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<BR>The San Francisco Green Party's complete ballot recommendations from are now available on our web site. Use this link: http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem
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<BR>In this update:
<BR>1. News
<BR>2. Events
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<BR>NEWS:
<BR>The San Francisco Bay Guardian endorsed both of our Congressional candidates, Terry Baum for the 8th Congressional District and Pat Gray for the 12th Congressional District.
<BR>http://www.sfbg.com
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<BR>Check out http://www.SFProgressives.com for some interesting news, including Savannah Blackwell's latest writing and a link to an article in the Chronicle about how November 2004 will be a test for progressives.
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<BR>Lisa Feldstein, our #2 candidate for District 5, received some additional labor endorsements this week. Read about it at http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com.
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<BR>Channel 29 cable access is airing some stories about local Greens. A half-hour video of Pat Gray answering questions from the community will air Sunday, October 17 at 6 PM and Friday, October 22 at 7:30 PM. San Francisco Green Party Spokesperson Erika McDonald can be seen talking about the SFGP on the program "Newsroom on AccessSF", which airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2 PM. The episode that covers the SFGP will air until October 26.
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<BR>EVENTS:
<BR>Saturday, October 16
<BR>Merchant walk with Renee Saucedo, School Board candidates Mark Sanchez and Eric Mar beginning at 18th Street and Valencia from 4:00-6:00 PM. For more info call 415-248-1620. http://www.marksanchez.org http://www.reneesaucedo.com http://www.ericmar.com
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<BR>Saturday, October 16
<BR>YES ON N - Bring the troops home now! Come to a benefit/fundraiser at the Canvas Gallery, corner of 9th Avenue and Lincoln from 5 - 7:30 PM.
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<BR>Saturday, October 16
<BR>Rock with Renée Saucedo and enjoy a musical performance by the Green Party's own Charlene Smythe! Location Skip's Tavern, located at 453 Cortland Avenue, from 8 - 11 PM. http://www.reneesaucedo.com
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<BR>Saturday, October 16
<BR>Artists for Jane Kim! Renowned slam artists Bao Phi, Shailja Patel, Jason Mateo, James Kass, Adriel Luis, and Aimee Suzara raise their voices in support of Jane Kim for School Board in this combination performance and art auction. Works from local Bay Area photographers, graphic artists, painters will be on silent auction. Event begins at 7 PM at the Punch Gallery, located at 155 10th Street. Suggested donation for entrance is $10. http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Sunday, October 17
<BR>Join us for Jailbirds' Afternoon Delight: A benefit for the legal expenses of June Brashares and Terry Baum. Come and enjoy dessert, coffee, and lurid arrest videos from 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Hear June Brashares, Code Pink activist, describe her courageous assault on the Republican National Convention! Listen to Terry Baum, Green candidate for Congress in SF, describe her struggle to get on the November ballot. Location is Terry's house, 547 Douglass Street between 21st and 22nd Streets. DONATIONS REQUESTED. PLEASE RSVP: (415) 701-0133. http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Monday, October 18
<BR>Kathy Roberts, tireless advocate for Golden Gate Park is hosting a Green
<BR>Party meet and greet for the District 5 Green party candidates. The focus will be on issues surrounding Golden Gate Park, including the parking garage, park access, pedestrian safety and bike issues. The event will be held from 7 - 9 PM and at the Cafe Reverie in Cole Valley. Cafe Reverie is on Cole Street, about 3-4 stores down from the N Judah stop. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org http://www.lisafeldstein.com http://www.susankingweb.org
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<BR>Tuesday, October 19
<BR>Indy Bands for Jane Kim! Hosted by Board of Supervisors President Matt Gonzalez and featuring musical guests Dealership, John Hartfield (with Matt Gonzalez on bass), Goh Nakamura, and the Skyflakes. Event will be held from 8 - 10 PM at Cafe Du Nord, located at 2170 Market Street near 15th Street. Entrance is $15, 21+ with ID. http://www.janekim.org
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<BR>Tuesday, October 19
<BR>Come see a new 30-minute, grassroots-driven documentary that breaks down the current scandal in California's youth prison system - and how the state can solve it. Books Not Bars teamed up with the group WITNESS to make this film, and its world premiere will be at Grand Lake Theater, located at 3200 Grand Avenue in Oakland. CYA is notorious as the most abusive youth prison system in the nation. Find out why in exclusive interviews with former CYA youth, parents, advocates and activists. Learn about the human rights crisis in CYA -- and about the movement to end this crisis and revolutionize juvenile justice in California. Event begins at 7 PM. Entry is free; a $5-10 donation is suggested.
<BR>A panel discussion with filmmakers, former CYA youth and parents will follow the screening. For more information or to request postcard flyers to be mailed to you please contact: bnb@ellabakercenter.org or 415-951-4844 x 230
<BR>http://www.witness.org http://www.ellebakercenter.org
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<BR>Wednesday, October 20
<BR>Infotainment Posse presents "To Nader or Not", a debate with Matt Gonzalez and David Harris at The Swedish American Hall. KPFA's Larry Bensky will moderate. Tickets for "To Nader or Not" are $5 and available at the door. Doors open at 7:30 PM; debate begins at 8. The Swedish American Hall, above Cafe du Nord, is located at 2174 Market Street in San Francisco. For more information call 415-431-7578 or visit http://www.infotainmentposse.com.
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<BR>Wednesday, October 20
<BR>Ladies Rule the Political Scene! Join us for a discussion of politics as well as pedicures, manicures, tarot readings, date advice and lots of laughter! This evening will benefit School Board Member Mark Sanchez and Congressional Candidate Terry Baum. Event takes place from 7 - 9 PM at Sadie's Flying Elephant, located at 491 Potrero Street near Mariposa. http://www.marksanchez.org http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Friday, October 22
<BR>Come to Progressive Bridges for San Francisco, a benefit for District 5 Supervisor Candidates Robert Haaland and Ross Mirkarimi, as well as School Board Candidates Mark Sanchez, Eric Mar, Jane Kim and Dr. James Calloway. Enjoy music, spoken word and speeches. Event will be held from 7 - 9 PM at the Canvas Gallery, located at 1200 9th Avenue at Lincoln. For more information call 415-290-2706.
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<BR>Sunday, October 24
<BR>Activists from the Arab-American, Muslim, Iranian and immigrant communities
<BR>are hosting a fundraiser for Renee Saucedo and Ross Mirkarimi from 7 - 9:30 PM. Location is Medjool Lounge 2524 Mission Street. For more info call (415) 248-1620. http://www.reneesaucedo.com http://www.rossforsupervisor.org.
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<BR>Thursday, October 28
<BR>Opening of Terry Baum's play "Two Fools or Love Conquers All - Not!"
<BR>Two women, one American and one Costa Rican - they can't live without each
<BR>other. But where in the world can they legally live WITH each other? This
<BR>lesbian Odd Couple confronts personal and cultural differences, while they
<BR>struggle with immigration issues. It is the funny, passionate story of Gracie and
<BR>Luna, who claim the right to love without borders. Play runs through November 21. Shows at 8 PM. Info & Tickets: 415-861-5079. http://www.terrybaum.com
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<BR>Saturday, October 30
<BR>Come to a benefit for Terry Baum featuring Gwen Avery, blues singer extraordinaire! Event begins at 3 PM at Wild Side West, located at 424 Cortland in Bernal Heights. http://www.terrybaum.com
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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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