<i>Thursday, May 21,</i><br><br><br>Just a couple of items this week, most importantly we need help spreading the word about our biggest event of the season...<br><b>THIS TUESDAY AT MADRONE FROM 5-9PM...</b><br><br>Help us buid the buzz by confirming at:<br>
<a href="http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-609123;Green_Victory_Party_at_Madrone_Lounge">http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-609123;Green_Victory_Party_at_Madrone_Lounge</a><br>AND<br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97742743131">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97742743131</a><br>
Then share it with your friends!<br><br><b>Come celebrate the 2 most recent victories of the SF Green Party, Ross Mirkarimi's appointment to the CA Coastal Commission, and Dave Snyder's appointment to the Golden Gate Bridge Commission!</b> Two important bodies which have the power to influence important environmental decisions in our region.<br>
<br><b>Garrin Benfield and others performing live!!!</b><br><a href="http://www.garrin.com">http://www.garrin.com</a><br><br>Join us for a night of fun and celebration at Madrone, an art lounge featuring exhibits of emerging and established artists of all types including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, video, film, design, fashion, spoken word, and dance. Currently showing new art by:<br>
<br>Dennis Mcnulty “So the city crawled out from its’ hiding place” - A large scale wall art piece.<br>AND<br>Alphonzo Solorzano “Dont Go Behind The Clouds” -A series of recent mixed media works & installation.<br><br>
Live music, djs, specialty infused cocktails, a full bar with a great happy hour from 5-8pm, and a few inspirational words from some of our city's most dedicated political leaders!<br><br><b>Madrone Lounge is at 500 Divisadero St on the corner of Fell.</b><br>
<b>NO COVER! </b><br>=========<br>______________________________________________________<br><br><b>MORE EVENTS</b><br><br>* <b>TONIGHT! Green Screen Free Thursday Theater: "The Wrestler"</b> Thursday, May 21st, 7-10 PM<br>
Mickey Rourke (in a Golden Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated role) stars as retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, who returns to the ring and tries to work his way up the circuit for a final shot at defeating his longtime rival. Along the way, he tries to reconnect with his daughter, Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood), while exploring a relationship with a stripper named Cassidy (Marisa Tomei, also nominated for a Golden Globe and Oscar).<br>
<br>Doors and happy half hour at 7:00, showtime 7:30<br>Stereo sound and a projector for the big screen feel. Organic vegan popcorn and snacks provided! Beer, cocktails, wine, and more available for a donation or feel free to bring your own!<br>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=77033642997">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=77033642997</a><br><a href="http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-609096;Green_Screen_FREE_Flicks_-_The_Wrestler">http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-609096;Green_Screen_FREE_Flicks_-_The_Wrestler</a><br>
<br><br>* Wednesday, May 27 7-9 pm - General Membership Meeting<br>1028A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets)<br><a href="http://www.sfgreenparty.org/">http://www.sfgreenparty.org/</a><br><br><br>* Thursday, July 23 - Sunday July 26, 2009 Green Party Annual National Meeting<br>
The Green Party of the United States is pleased to announce that the 2009 Annual National Meeting will be held on the campus of North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. Check it out if you're interested in this year's largest national gathering of Greens to make new friends, network, and help grow the Green Party nationally and in your community. <br>
<a href="http://www.gp.org/2009-ANM/">http://www.gp.org/2009-ANM/</a><br>______________________________________________________<br><br><b>NEWS</b><br><br>Greens: Obama and Congress are wrong on 'clean coal', nuclear energy, and emissions trading<br>
<a href="http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=214">http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=214</a><br><br>Barack Obama is lying about the Reliable Replacement Nuclear Warhead<br><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-8257-SF-Energy-Policy-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Barack-Obama-is-lying-about-the-Reliable-Replacement-Nuclear-Warhead">http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-8257-SF-Energy-Policy-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Barack-Obama-is-lying-about-the-Reliable-Replacement-Nuclear-Warhead</a><br>
<br>Obama approves 42 out of 48 coal mining mountaintop removal permits<br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeff-biggers/breaking-epa-clears-water_b_204039.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeff-biggers/breaking-epa-clears-water_b_204039.html</a><br>
<br>____________________________________________________<br><br><br><b>Join the new SF Green Party Facebook Group!:</b><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62534706497">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62534706497</a><br>
<br>Send Announcements to <a href="mailto:news@sfgreens.org">news@sfgreens.org</a><br>Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content.<br><br>Green Party General Membership Meetings are scheduled 7-9pm every Fourth Wednesday of the Month<br>
1028A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets)<br><a href="http://www.sfgreenparty.org/">http://www.sfgreenparty.org/</a>