Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Thank you to the generous supporters who came to the rent party this weekend and chipped in enough to cover the rent deficit for the next two months! Barry made some excellent homebrew and it was a beautiful day for a barbecue. Also special thanks to our treasurer for helping keep things together in these tough economic times. We are still in great need of donations and encourage everyone who can to sign up to become a sustaining member and have monthly donations of whatever you can afford, automatically donated from your credit card. Sign up here: http://www.sfgreenparty.org/makeadonation/makeadonation.html Join the new SF Green Party Facebook Group!: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62534706497 Congratulations to our fellow Green, Dave Snyder on his appointment to the Golden Gate Transportation District! (story below) _________________________________________________________ EVENTS * Green Screen Free Thursday Theater: Thursday April 16, 7-11:30pm Come join the SF Green Party for our weekly free movie screening! Doors open at 7 for happy (half) hour, showtime 7:30 THIS WEEK A DOUBLE FEATURE: 7:30 "Cadillac Records" - The sounds of 1950s Chicago spring to life in this musical drama based on the true story of Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody), a bar owner turned record mogul who signs a lineup of future legends to his fledgling label, Chess Records. He eventually crosses paths with the likes of Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright), Chuck Berry (Mos Def) and Etta James (Beyoncé Knowles), changing the face of popular music forever. 109 minutes 9:30 "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" - Filmmaker Robert Greenwald takes aim at the corporate giant that's come to symbolize big business in America -- Wal-Mart -- blasting the box-store Goliath for allegedly paying substandard wages, skimping on employee benefits and gutting communities. This hard-hitting, emotional documentary profiles the struggle of everyday folks from around the country who've committed themselves to fighting the mega-retailer. 98 minutes Stereo sound and a projector for the big screen feel. Organic vegan popcorn and snacks provided! Beer, cocktails, wine, kombucha and more available for a donation. At the SFGP headquarters 1028 A Howard St (between 6th and 7th St) http://www.sfgreenparty.org/events/events-itemfromhome.gem?idx=1893 ___________________________ * Green Party General Membership Meeting: Wednesday, April 22, 7-9pm 1028-A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets) http://www.sfgreenparty.org/ ___________________________ * SAVE THE DATE: May 26th, 5-9pm - Join us for a celebration of Supervisor Mirkarimi's appointment to the CA Coastal Commission, a valuable body charged with protecting our beautiful coast! At Madrone Lounge with live music from Garrin Benfield and more! Details to come... _________________________________________________________ NEWS Dave Snyder Wins Appointment to Golden Gate Bridge Commission http://www.sfgreenparty.org/news/newsitem-start.gem?idx=1738 Is Newsom Holding Muni Budget Hostage? http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=6787 Should Lobbyist Reports Be Made Before Votes Taken? http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=6777 Vermont Becomes Fourth State To Allow Gay Marriage http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE53648V20090407 www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h2Mspxc0oJmt-hYKGWi-O6UpecGwD97DR3480 Timing Is Seen As Key in D.C., Vt. Votes on Gay Marriage http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/08/AR2009040804... Are Starbucks and Whole Foods Union Busters? http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2009/04/are-starbucks-and-whole-foods-un... _________________________________________________________ Send Announcements to news@sfgreens.org Please keep items brief; submissions may be edited for length and content. Green Party General Membership Meetings are scheduled 7-9pm every Fourth Wednesday of the Month http://www.sfgreenparty.org/