Hello Fellow Greens, Our slate card has been sent to Green Party members in Districts 1, 5, & 9. To see a complete list of San Francisco Green Party Endorsements, use this link http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem Be sure to get out there and help your favorite candidate, and don't forget to vote! In this update: 1. News 2. Events 3. Mobilizations 4. Victory Parties NEWS: Green Party Presidential candidate David Cobb will be in San Francisco Monday, November 1. At 3 PM he will be doing a press conference with Susan King on the steps of Susan's house, located at 484 Frederick Street at Stanyan. A visibility walk through the Haight will follow the press conference. Green Party members are encouraged to join David and Susan for the walk. Our candidates continue to pile on important endorsements! Ross Mirkarimi has been endorsed by the San Francisco Examiner, actor Danny Glover, activist Mary Rogers, and the local chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW). Read about it at http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com. The San Francisco Chronicle endorsed Lisa Feldstein in District 5. Read about it at http://www.sfgreenparty.org. Check out http://www.SFProgressives.com to see endorsements of some Green candidates. Pat Gray has been in the media lately. Below are links to stories. San Mateo Daily News http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/dailynews/SMDN/2004/10/SM_20041026.htm http://www.paloaltodailynews.com/dailynews/SMDN/2004/10/SM_20041025.htm San Mateo Daily Journal http://www.smdailyjournal.org/article.cfm?archiveDate=10-26-04&storyID=36026 Pat also has terrific radio ads, airing on the Al Franken Show on Air America affiliate The Quake 960 AM KQKE and KGO 810 AM, the Bernie Ward Show. Green Party activist Richard Knee wrote an op-ed piece supporting Proposition 59, the constitutional amendment that would strengthen California's open-government laws. Read it at http://www.sfcall.com/issues%202004/10.18.04/10.19.04%20knee.htm. Additional info on the measure itself is at http://www.prop59.org. EVENTS: Saturday, October 30 Join us at the Wild Side West from 3 - 5 PM for a great afternoon with a lot of blues and a little politics. Experience Gwen Avery, legendary blues and jazz singer. Known as Sugar Mama to her legion of fans, Gwen grabs the audience by the lapels with her colossal voice. She jokes, teases, shocks, and charms her way into your head and heart. You'll also hear a few words from Terry Baum, Gwen's old friend and the Green candidate for Congress in San Francisco. Renee Saucedo, candidate for D9 supervisor, will also be speaking. Listen to Gwen's great music and support Terry's courageous write-in campaign against powerful corporate-backed un-Representative Pelosi! Dessert will be served. No host bar. A $10 donation requested. Wild Side West, located at 424 Cortland, San Francisco Info: (415) 701-0133 http://www.terrybaum.com Saturday, October 30 Opening of Terry Baum's play "Two Fools or Love Conquers All - Not!" Two women, one American and one Costa Rican - they can't live without each other. But where in the world can they legally live WITH each other? This lesbian Odd Couple confronts personal and cultural differences, while they struggle with immigration issues. It is the funny, passionate story of Gracie and 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 Sunday, October 31 African-American Voter March Lisa Feldstein, our #2 endorsed candidate for District 5, has organized a march to call attention to African-American voting power. The march will provide all registered voters marching to City Hall with the opportunity to vote on-site. Lisa will be marching with other community leaders such as Bill Barnes, former aide to Supervisor Chris Daly, and Dr. James Calloway, candidate for the San Francisco School Board. March begins at 2 PM at the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, located at 1050 McAllister Street near Webster, and ends at City Hall. http://www.lisafeldstein.com MOBILIZATIONS: Renee Saucedo Saturday, October 30: 10 AM - meet at the headquarters, located at for door hanging, phone banking, and inspiring speakers. Sunday, October 31: 10 AM - meet at headquarters for door hanging. 6 -9 PM - Reminder phone call to our supporters (hot meal provided) Monday, November 1: 7 AM - 24th Street BART leaflet commuters to VOTE for Renee. 6 - 9 PM - Reminder phone call to Renee supporters, hot meal provided. Tuesday, Election Day: 7:00 AM - 24TH Street BART Leaflet commuters to VOTE for Renee. 9:00 AM - 8 PM Get out the vote and visibility. http://www.reneesaucedo.com Ross Mirkarimi Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31: 10:30 AM - Meet at 568 Haight Street. Monday, November 1: All day, starting with visibility at various locations at 7 AM. Phonebanking 10 AM - 9 PM EVERY DAY until the election! Take Election DAY OFF! Join us from 6:30 am until the polls close. Phone: (415) 863-4908 for more information. http://www.rossforsupervisor.org Susan King Saturday & Sunday, October 30 & 31: Meet at 1347 Divisadero Street near O'Farrell at 11 AM for precinct walking and phone banking to get out the vote. Monday, November 1 at 3 PM we will be doing a press conference with Green Presidential candidate David Cobb on the steps of Susan's house, located at 484 Frederick Street at Stanyan. This will be followed by a visibility walk up to Haight Green Party members are encouraged to join David and Susan for the walk. Monday & Tuesday, November 1 & 2: Get out the vote and visibility. Contact Campaign Coordinator Sue Vaughn for locations at 415-601-9297. http://www.susankingweb.org Mark Sanchez & Eric Mar Saturday, October 30: 10:30 AM - Precinct walkers meeting at Gerardo Sandoval's offices at 4760 Mission near Perisa for literature drops in District 9 and District 5. Noon - 2 PM - Table with Mark Sanchez, Jane Kim and Eric Mar at 19th and Castro. 4:30-7:30 PM - Handing out palm cards at the theater at Stonestown Mall. Meet in front of Chevy's. Sunday, October 31: 10:30 AM - Precinct walkers meeting at Gerardo Sandoval's offices at 4760 Mission near Persia for literature drops in District 9 and District 5. Noon - 2 PM: Mark, Jane and Eric to walk along Valencia, starting at 16th Avenue and Valencia. 2 - 4 PM - Table at 24th and Folsom to talk with voters. 4:30-7:30 PM - Handing out palm cards at the theater at Geary and Van Ness. Monday, November 1: 6:30-9 AM - Hand out palm cards with Mark and Eric at 24th and Mission. 4:30-6:30 PM - Hand out palm cards at corners of 14th & Church, 18th & Castro, and Geneva & Ocean. Tuesday, November 2: 6:30-9 AM - Join Mark and Eric at Castro Street Station. 6:30-9 AM - Join Kim at 16th and Mission to give out palm cards. If you have any questions, call us at 415-290-2706. http://www.marksanchez.org http://www.ericmar.org Jane Kim Saturday, October 30 & Sunday October 31: 10:30 AM - 2 PM Meet at Jane Kim headquarters, located at 275 Arguello Boulevard at California. Contact: Dave Ho 415-307-1840. Monday, November 1: 7:30 AM - 7 PM - Contact: Carolyn Tran 415-377-4711 Tuesday, November 2nd: 7:30 AM - 7 PM Contact: Carolyn Tran 415-377-4711 Email volunteer@janekim.org to RSVP. http://www.janekim.org Pat Gray Help out with Visibility both Saturday and Sunday! We will be holding up Pat Gray for Congress signs and handing out pamphlets at busy intersections. Contact Erika McDonald at erikasf@aol.com or call 415-337-1499 if you can help. You may also help with visibility and precinct walking in San Mateo. Call the campaign office for details at (650) 692-1728 or visit http://www.patgray.org. VICTORY PARTIES: Ross Mirkarimi for Supervisor, D5 Movida Lounge Corner of Fillmore and Waller - two blocks from the Horseshoe Cafe Lisa Feldstein for Supervisor, D5 Rasellas Fillmore Street near O'Farrell Susan King for Supervisor, D5 The Independent Divisadero Street between Grove and Fulton (part of the D5 candidate collaborative election party hosted by Michael O'Connor) Renee Saucedo for Supervisor, D9 The Make-Out Room 3225 22nd Street, between Mission and Valencia Mark Sanchez, Jane Kim, and Eric Mar for School Board, plus special guest Terry Baum Club Lamia (karaoke!) 3910 Geary at 3rd Avenue Pat Gray for Congress Campaign Headquarters 212A Miller Avenue in South San Francisco Lucrecia Bermudez for Supervisor, D9 & Yes on F BBQ and Potluck at 480 Bartlett Street near 26th Street Jake McGoldrick for Supervisor, D1 Campaign Headquarters 219 Clement Street between 3rd & 4th Avenue Thanks to all of our members for your continued support! Best wishes to all of our candidates! Warm Regards, Erika McDonald To have an item included in this newsletter, send email to erikasf@aol.com. No attachments please.