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Greenzine: monthly meeting and anti-eviction protest
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

February 24 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Join us this Wednesday evening, Feb 26, for our monthly meeting. We'll be meeting at El Cafe Tazo on 16th, near Valencia, from 7-9 pm. Agenda: * Should we consider endorsing non-Greens in "Top-Two" primaries? * Update on Green Party Statewide "Top Two" races: Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer and Controller (and also Congress in D8) * Early Endorsement decision on Waterfront Development Ballot Issue * Discuss changing regular meeting location * Discuss Recruiting other candidates for November ballot * Discuss 16th and Mission Development over BART station * Planning for Earth Day events (join 350.org and others for large protest) *===========================* Invitation from Eviction Free San Francisco: Meet Wed.February 26th at 11:30am, Mission 24th BART station on SE corner (across from La Boheme). Picketing Dattani's office at 3232 22nd Street starts at noon. Join EFSF and the San Francisco housing justice movement for a spirited lunchtime march to the offices of serial evictor Kaushik Dattani, where we will picket his real estate business. Named one of the notorious Dirty Dozen", Mr. Dattani is a serial evictor of long-time Mission residents, seniors, families and the disabled. Now Dattani is evicting Patricia Kerman, a disabled senior and 27-year tenant, and her roommate Tom Rapp, who has been here 15 years, all so he can make a quick buck. *===========================* How Green is Your Supervisor? We scored the most important votes at the SF Board of Supervisors in 2013, from a Green Party perspective. Which Supervisors are the Greenest, and which are just rubber stamps for Mayor Ed Lee? http://sfgreenparty.org/issues/60-sf-supervisors-report-card-2013 *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Greenzine: fight NSA surveillance and help Greens get on ballot
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

February 11 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Greens are taking part in two actions today against illegal spying (#TheDayWeFightBack): 1) Go to https://eff.org to call Congress; tell them to stop spying on us. 2) Protest at the AT&T building (611 Folsom St, @2nd near Montgomery BART) tonight from 6-7:30. This AT&T building houses one of the NSA's centers that spies on your email and phone calls. More info: http://sfgreenparty.org/events2/event/MmNxMzQzbTVqcDFmazZ0cWVyM2liMmtmdjggO… *===========================* Will it be a Republican or a Green facing off against Nancy Pelosi in November? (The top two candidates move forward after the June primary election.) Barry Hermanson needs your signature on his petition so that a Green will be on the ballot. Terry Baum is offering the front part of her home on Sunday, February 16th from 2 to 4 p.m. Sign petitions for: Barry Hermanson for Congress Ellen Brown for Treasurer Laura Wells for Controller Luis Rodriquez for Governor David Curtis for Secretary of State 547 Douglass Street Call 415-664-7754 if you want to sign but are unable to stop by on the 16th. We have just one more week to gather all signatures! *===========================* How Green is Your Supervisor? We scored the most important votes at the SF Board of Supervisors in 2013, from a Green Party perspective. Which Supervisors are the Greenest, and which are just rubber stamps for Mayor Ed Lee? http://sfgreenparty.org/issues/60-sf-supervisors-report-card-2013 *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Greenzine: help our candidates get on the ballot
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 25 Jan '14

25 Jan '14

January 25 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Dear Greens and allies, Your signature can help Green Party candidates save more than *$13,000* in filing fees for the June 2014 ballot. In the past, Green Party candidates needed 150 signatures to get on the ballot. Today, it is 10,000 for statewide offices and 3,000 for local. The Green Party of California has endorsed four candidates for statewide office in the June 2014 primary election: * Luis Rodriguez <http://rodriguezforgovernor.org/>* (Governor), * Laura Wells <http://www.laurawells.org/> (Controller), * Ellen Brown <http://ellenbrown.com/> (Treasurer), and * David Curtis <http://www.votedavidcurtis.org/> (Secretary of State). In San Francisco, Barry Hermanson <barryhermanson.org> is working to finish in the top two for Congress so that instead of a Republican appearing on the November ballot, voters can choose between Nancy Pelosi and a Green. Any registered voter can sign the petitions. For future signing opportunities or more information, check the SFGP web page: sfgreenparty.org or call 415-664-7754. *===========================* How Green is Your Supervisor? We scored the most important votes at the Board of Supervisors, from a Green Party perspective. Our report card will be posted on our website next week! Can you guess which two Supervisors scored a perfect 0%? *===========================* Sun, Jan 26 3 pm Hear about the Yosemite Rim Fire and Restoration Efforts John Buckley, Executive Director of the Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center (CSERC), based in Twain Harte, CA, will be speaking on the Rim Fire and restoration efforts, hosted at a house at 154 Pinehurst Way (near City College) in San Francisco at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26th. The Rim Fire, which started in July last summer north of Yosemite, and burned for months in the Tuolumne watershed and northern Yosemite Park, was the largest recorded forest fire in the Sierras, encompassing 281 square miles, roughly 12% of Tuolumne County. Mr. Buckley will speak on the Rim Fire, its effects, and current restoration efforts. He has a real knowledge of the area having worked in the area for 20 years doing fieldwork, water sampling, habitat restoration, and wildlife surveys. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Tam Koster, (925) 330- 4304, or John Stirton, (510) 593-0126. A ride may be available from the East Bay. John Buckley may be contacted via the web at CSERC: http://www.cserc.org. *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Greenzine: We need your signature! Save Golden Gate Park meeting this Wed
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

January 17 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Dear Greens, Our monthly meetings resume this coming Wednesday (see agenda below), and we need your signature(s)! Your signature can help Green Party candidates save more than *$13,000* in filing fees for the June 2014 ballot. In the past, Green Party candidates needed 150 signatures to get on the ballot. Today, it is 10,000 for statewide offices and 3,000 for local. The Green Party of California has endorsed four candidates for statewide office in the June 2014 primary election: * Luis Rodriguez <http://rodriguezforgovernor.org/>* (Governor), * Laura Wells <http://www.laurawells.org/> (Controller), * Ellen Brown <http://ellenbrown.com/> (Treasurer), and * David Curtis <http://www.votedavidcurtis.org/> (Secretary of State). In San Francisco, Barry Hermanson <barryhermanson.org> is working to finish in the top two for Congress so that instead of a Republican appearing on the November ballot, voters can choose between Nancy Pelosi and a Green. Sign one or sign all 5. Following is a brief list of places where you can sign petitions this week. Please let us know <cc(a)sfgreens.org> if you would like the SF Green Party to schedule a signing event in your neighborhood or outside an event you will be attending. We will be working on this signature drive until February 20th and look forward to scheduling signing opportunities in every district in San Francisco. Friday, January 17th: 11 am - 1 pm. Outside the entrance of the Main Library, 100 Larkin Street. Advocates for a Homeless Bill of Rights will be meeting at the library from 12 to 4. Saturday, January 18th : 10 am - noon. Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California St. between 21st and 22nd Avenues. Saturday, January 18th: 12:30 - 2 pm. Outside the Park Branch Library, 1833 Page The Richmond/Haight neighborhood tenant convention will be held in the library starting at 1 pm. Petitions will also be available at our monthly meeting Wednesday, January 22nd. Any registered voter can sign the petitions. Bring a friend or two. For future signing opportunities or more information, check the SFGP web page: sfgreenparty.org or call 415-664-7754. *===========================* Monthly Green Party Meeting When: Wed, Jan 22, 7-9 pm Where: El Cafetazo, 3087 16th St, 1.5 blks from 16th & Mission St. BART Agenda: 5 min - appoint facilitator, timekeeper, vibes watcher 20 min - organizing signature gathering for State/local candidates; come if you can volunteer 20 min - planning: recruiting local Green candidates for November election 20 min - update / planning next steps saving Golden Gate Park 30 min - finalize 2013 Board of Supervisors report card 10 min - announcements *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Greenzine: Happy New Year!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 04 Jan '14

04 Jan '14

January 4 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Happy New Year! This January and February, we have 8 weeks to gather signatures from 10,000 voters in order for Green Party candidates for statewide office to be allowed to appear on the June election ballot. The Green Party candidates currently running for office (in SF) are: Luis Rodriquez for Governor Laura Wells for Controller Ellen Brown for Treasurer David Curtis for Secretary of State Barry Hermanson for Congress If you can sign the petitions to help any of these candidates appear on the ballot, or if you can help gather signatures from other voters, please email us at cc(a)sfgreens.org, or call Barry Hermanson at 415-664-7754. More info is on our website: http://sfgreenparty.org/10-campaigns/59-help-greens-run-for-office-in-2014 EVENTS: Meet Gayle McLaughlin, the Green Party Mayor of Richmond Mayor! When: Monday, Jan 6, 6:30-9 pm Where: Unite HERE 215 Golden Gate Av. near Leavenworth, Civic Center BART Two term Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin comes to Occupy SF to talk about being a Green mayor in an oil town and her recent success with using eminent domain on foreclosed home loans. Doors open at 6 pm. Call Sandra for more info: 650-303-1176. Occupy SF has lots going! Occupy Forum invites great speakers/films every Monday night 6-9 pm. check website www.occupysf.org Monthly Green Party Meeting When: Wed, Jan 22, 7-9 pm Where: To Be Announced Save the date: our regular monthly meetings will resume this month on Jan 22 (the 4th Wed of every month)--check our website and future email for the location and agenda. *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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Join us for our Green Party Holiday Party
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

Hello Fellow Greens, This is a reminder about our annual holiday party on Thursday, December 12 at 6 pm. The party will be at Nectar, formerly Katz Bagels, located at 663 Haight Street between Steiner and Pierce Streets. There will be food and beverages available for purchase, but you may also bring your own. All ages are welcome. As we spread holiday cheer, we will be signing up volunteers to help with Green Party candidate signature gathering, which will begin December 27. There will be no county council or general meetings in December. Meetings will resume in January. Happy Holidays!

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Green Party Holiday Party Thursday December 12
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Hello Fellow Greens, We are having our annual holiday party on Thursday, December 12 at 6 pm. The party will be at Nectar, formerly Katz Bagels, located at 663 Haight Street between Steiner and Pierce Streets. There will be food and beverages available for purchase, but you may also bring your own. All ages are welcome. As we spread holiday cheer, we will be signing up volunteers to help with Green Party candidate signature gathering, which will begin December 27. There will be no county council or general meetings in December. Meetings will resume in January. Happy Holidays!

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Today Is Election Day! Be sure to vote!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

November 5, 2013 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ Today is Election Day! Be sure to vote! Volunteer to help Get Out the Vote today. Contact Barry Hermanson at 415-255-9494 if you can help distribute our Green Party slate card. The SF Green Party Victory Party will be held tonight at Rogue Ales beginning at 8:30 PM. Rogue Ales is located at 673 Union Street, between Columbus Avenue and Stockton Street. http://www.rogue.com/ ENDORSEMENTS: For our complete Green Voter Guide with full details on these endorsements, see our website (http://sfgreenparty.org/endorsements) Supervisor, District 4: write in Mike Murphy (sole endorsement) Don't forget to connect the arrow next to "write-in" as well. Mike has a great new campaign video on his website: www.Murphy4supe.org Local Measures: A: NO - potential raid on retiree health trust fund B & C: NO on both - wall on the waterfront / more condos for millionaires D: YES - statement in favor of cheaper prescription drugs No endorsements for Treasurer, Assessor, or City Attorney.

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Parklet Party in the Outer Sunset November 2; Vote November 5!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

November 1, 2013 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ EVENTS: Parklet Party in the Outer Sunset Saturday, November 2, 10 AM to 2 PM On Judah Street near 44th Avenue We are organizing to Save the Meadow in Golden Gate Park and Support Grassroots Democracy! Join Mike Murphy, our candidate for District 4 Supervisor, as we occupy the street and talk to voters in the area. Everyone is invited to speak! Learn more about Mike's campaign at www.Murphy4supe.org. ****** VOTE November 5! ENDORSEMENTS: For our complete Green Voter Guide with full details on these endorsements, see our website (http://sfgreenparty.org/endorsements) Please forward to your friends and be sure to vote! Supervisor, District 4: write in Mike Murphy (sole endorsement) Don't forget to connect the arrow next to "write-in" as well. Mike has a great new campaign video on his website: www.Murphy4supe.org Local Measures: A: NO - potential raid on retiree health trust fund B & C: NO on both - wall on the waterfront / more condos for millionaires D: YES - statement in favor of cheaper prescription drugs No endorsements for Treasurer, Assessor, or City Attorney. ******

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Greenzine: help us get out the vote!
by Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly 25 Oct '13

25 Oct '13

October 24 GREENZINE SF Green Party Weekly News and Events www.sfgreenparty.org twitter.com/sfgreenparty www.facebook.com/groups/SFGreenParty/ ENDORSEMENTS: For our complete Green Voter Guide with full details on these endorsements, see our website (http://sfgreenparty.org/endorsements) Please forward to your friends and be sure to vote! Supervisor, District 4: write in Mike Murphy (sole endorsement) Don't forget to connect the arrow next to "write-in" as well. Mike has a great new campaign video on his website: www.Murphy4supe.org Local Measures: A: NO - potential raid on retiree health trust fund B & C: NO on both - wall on the waterfront / more condos for millionaires D: YES - statement in favor of cheaper prescription drugs No endorsements for Treasurer, Assessor, or City Attorney. EVENTS: Get Out the Vote! When: Now until the election Where: The Sunset, and everywhere else in SF Volunteers are needed in District Four (the Sunset) to do outreach to Green Party Voters. Projected turnout for the November 5th election is expected to be below 30% of all voters in SF. During the next 12 days, in addition to helping Mike Murphy in his campaign for District Four Supervisor, we will work to encourage 50% of Greens to vote. Please join us as we hand deliver the SFGP Voter Guide to Greens in the Sunset. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mike Murphy at mm_urizon(a)yahoo.com or Barry Hermanson at barry(a)hermansons.com (or 415-255-9494). Greater Good Food Fair When: Saturday, October 26th - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Civic Center Plaza The SFGP will have a table at the Greater Good Food Fair in Civic Center Plaza. This free festival celebrates real food--sustainably and fairly grown, and free of genetic modification. The Fair will feature live music, speakers, organic and regionally-produced foods from local businesses, and cooking demonstrations. Panel discussion topics will include Food Integrity in Our Local Systems, Social Responsibility: Pathways to Community Well Being, and Community Gardens Responding to Community Needs. A keynote address by Tezozomoc, community garden advocate and National Defense Council's Growing Green Food Justice Leader of 2013, will highlight the event. See http://ggfood.org/schedule/ for a full schedule of events. Co-coordinated by Green Party member Liz Kroboth. Call Barry at 415-255-9494 to sign up to volunteer. Sunday Streets When: Sunday, October 27th - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.- Sunday Streets in the Richmond Where: Clement Street between 5th and 7th Avenues, Richmond Look for the SFGP table on Clement Street between 5th and 7th Avenues after 11 a.m. This is the final Sunday Streets of the year. With the farmer's market drawing large numbers of people and the popularity of Sunday Streets, this should be a very well attended event. Call Barry at 415-255-9494 to sign up to volunteer. Picket for Single Payer Healthcare at Democratic Party Fundraiser When: Tuesday, October 29th - 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Where: 936 Church Street between 21st and 22nd Streets in SF. Both President Obama and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi have said they are willing to discuss cutting Medicare and Social Security to balance the budget. Join Single Payer Now in sending a strong message to strengthen and expand Medicare and Social Security - no cuts! Please RSVP to Don Bechler at 415-695-7891. He needs to know how many banners to make. Crackpot Crones meet the Bride of Lesbostein When: October 30th and 31st, 8 pm Where: The Garage, 715 Bryant St @ 5th St Former Mayoral Canidate Terry Baum has a new play, open for 2 nights only! Save City College rally When: Thursday, October 31st, 3:30 pm Where: Meet at 750 Eddy Street, March to City Hall March from Civic Center Campus to City Hall to tell the Mayor: Protect Our City College! *===========================* The Green Party of California is seeking independent contractors for a variety of positions: fundraiser, organizer, and press secretary. To get more details, or to apply, see their web page: http://www.cagreens.org/ *===========================* Paid contractor wanted: SF Green Party Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator (a part time independent contractor (1099) position): http://sfgreenparty.org/help-wanted *===========================* To submit events for our newsletter, please email a short blurb to news(a)sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.

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