May 8, 2013 GREENZINE SF Green Party News and Events See the SFGP website for more details on these events and more! www.sfgreenparty.org Click on events in the top left corner for the calendar; then click on an event for more information. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_62534706497&ap=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sfgreenparty (tweets are also shown on our home page) SF GREEN PARTY NEWS: Green Party Supports Bradley Manning for Grand Marshal of San Francisco Pride! Thanks to all the Greens and others who joined us at the protest Tuesday night. Follow us on Twitter (@SFGreenParty) for updates on future protests. Here's our press release on the subject: http://www.gp.org/press/pr-state.php?ID=615 Last November, we warned SF citizens against the Ballot Measure B Bond on our website and in our Voter Guide postcard: as expected, the funds were to be used to install ground-up tires, artificial turf and 60 ft. light posts right next to Ocean Beach. The whole project was then to be privatized. The Coastal Commissions report just came out against this plan. See the SFGP Supervisor report card at www.sfgreenparty.org to learn more about this angle and which Supervisors voted to support this ungawdly development project. Then plan to attend the hearing at the Coastal Commission this Thursday April 9th, 10 am in San Rafael. FREE BUS to the hearing stops in 3 places in SF: 9 am at Market and Van Ness; 9:15 am at Judah & 19th Av. N. bound. and 9:30 am at Park Precidio and Geary Blvd. N.E. corner. CALL KATHY TO CONFIRM YOU WILL BE RIDING THE BUS: 415-710-2402. Over 5,000 signed postcards against this project have been turned in to the CCC. Mark your calendars for next SFGP tabling events: Sunday Streets: 6/9 Bayview; 7/7 Great Highway & Golden Gate Park. www.sundaystreetssf.com May Events: 1. Thursday May 9th 10 am. URGENT decisive meeting. Beach Chalet soccer fields in Golden Gate Park w/ground tires for a base - 60 ft. light poles - The Coastal Commission's report is just out and they say "NO!" The CCC Staff Report calls for major protections for Golden Gate Park, including protecting the naturalistic character of the park. Some of the staff recommendations include NO artificial turf, scaling down the built elements to blend in with the naturalistic environment, and even removing the existing fence! agenda: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcurr.html The City will fight back. The hearing is in San Rafael at the Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center. 415-407-3211. Pack the hearing to save Golden Gate Park! www.sfoceanedge.org Free bus: see above News:call 415-710-2402. 2. Thursday May 9th is Bike to Work Day! Find the best route to work. Take a free bicycle ed class. Get biking tips from seasoned riders. Pedal to one of 25 Energizer Stations. Get rolling at: www.sfbike.org 3. Thursday May 9th 7-9 pm: "Understanding Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome." A lecture not to be missed if you believe in healing over 200 years of racism. 1st Unitarian Church Franklin St. @ Geary. Dr. Joy DeGruy is Assistant Professor in Social Work, Portland State University. Her new book of the same title reviews history and policies that have led to the problems and inqualities that negatively impact African Americans. $20 at the door. Two day workshop May 10 & 11. More info: 415-575-6175 www.ciis.edu/publicprograms 4. Saturday May 11--Letter Carrier Food Drive--pick-up at your home. Put a bag of canned food outside where your letter carrier delivers your mail 8-5 pm. Mark it for Food Drive. Food goes to SF Food Bank for distribution to food pantries/hot meal kitchens. The need is great. Need food? Free produce every Sun. 23rd St/Treat 1-3pm. Numbers given out around noon. Drop off your extra produce here. 5. Sunday May 12th, Noon-2pm. Take a wildflower (easy & guided) walk on Milagra Ridge. Meet far end of College Dr. (N. of Sharp Park Rd.)in Pacifica. Reservations recommended: 415-561-4323. *===========================* 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@sfgreens.org. Messages to a mailing list will be rejected.