[SFGP] San Francisco Green Party Weekly

[ErikaSF at aol.com]

Hello Fellow Greens:

The San Francisco Green Party's complete ballot recommendations from are now 
available on our web site.  Use this link: 
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/campaigns/campaigns.gem

In this update:
1. News
2. Events

NEWS:
The San Francisco Bay Guardian endorsed both of our Congressional candidates, 
Terry Baum for the 8th Congressional District and Pat Gray for the 12th 
Congressional District.
http://www.sfbg.com

Check out http://www.SFProgressives.com for some interesting news, including 
Savannah Blackwell's latest writing and a link to an article in the Chronicle 
about how November 2004 will be a test for progressives.  

Lisa Feldstein, our #2 candidate for District 5, received some additional 
labor endorsements this week.  Read about it at 
http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com.

Channel 29 cable access is airing some stories about local Greens.  A 
half-hour video of Pat Gray answering questions from the community will air Sunday, 
October 17 at 6 PM and Friday, October 22 at 7:30 PM.  San Francisco Green 
Party Spokesperson Erika McDonald can be seen talking about the SFGP on the 
program "Newsroom on AccessSF", which airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2 PM.  The 
episode that covers the SFGP will air until October 26. 

EVENTS:
Saturday, October 16 
Merchant walk with Renee Saucedo, School Board candidates Mark Sanchez and 
Eric Mar beginning at 18th Street and Valencia from 4:00-6:00 PM. For more info 
call 415-248-1620. http://www.marksanchez.org http://www.reneesaucedo.com 
http://www.ericmar.com

Saturday, October 16 
YES ON N - Bring the troops home now! Come to a benefit/fundraiser at the 
Canvas Gallery, corner of 9th Avenue and Lincoln from 5 - 7:30 PM. 

Saturday, October 16 
Rock with Renée Saucedo and enjoy a musical performance by the Green Party's 
own Charlene Smythe!  Location Skip's Tavern, located at 453 Cortland Avenue, 
from 8 - 11 PM. http://www.reneesaucedo.com 

Saturday, October 16
Artists for Jane Kim!  Renowned slam artists Bao Phi, Shailja Patel, Jason 
Mateo, James Kass, Adriel Luis, and Aimee Suzara raise their voices in support 
of Jane Kim for School Board in this combination performance and art auction. 
Works from local Bay Area photographers, graphic artists, painters will be on 
silent auction.  Event begins at 7 PM at the Punch Gallery, located at 155 10th 
Street.  Suggested donation for entrance is $10.  http://www.janekim.org

Sunday, October 17 
Join us for Jailbirds' Afternoon Delight: A benefit for the legal expenses of 
June Brashares and Terry Baum. Come and enjoy dessert, coffee, and lurid 
arrest videos from 3:30 - 5:30 PM.  Hear June Brashares, Code Pink activist, 
describe her courageous assault on the Republican National Convention!  Listen to 
Terry Baum, Green candidate for Congress in SF, describe her struggle to get on 
the November ballot.  Location is Terry's house, 547 Douglass Street between 
21st and 22nd Streets.  DONATIONS REQUESTED.   PLEASE RSVP: (415) 701-0133.  
http://www.terrybaum.com 

Monday, October 18
Kathy Roberts, tireless advocate for Golden Gate Park is hosting a Green
Party meet and greet for the District 5 Green party candidates.  The focus 
will be on issues surrounding Golden Gate Park, including the parking garage, 
park access, pedestrian safety and bike issues.  The event will be held from 7 - 
9 PM and at the Cafe Reverie in Cole Valley.  Cafe Reverie is on Cole Street, 
about 3-4 stores down from the N Judah stop.  
http://www.rossforsupervisor.org  http://www.lisafeldstein.com http://www.susankingweb.org

Tuesday, October 19 
Indy Bands for Jane Kim!  Hosted by Board of Supervisors President Matt 
Gonzalez and featuring musical guests Dealership, John Hartfield (with Matt 
Gonzalez on bass), Goh Nakamura, and the Skyflakes.  Event will be held from 8 - 10 
PM at Cafe Du Nord, located at 2170 Market Street near 15th Street.  Entrance 
is $15, 21+ with ID.  http://www.janekim.org

Tuesday, October 19
Come see a new 30-minute, grassroots-driven documentary that breaks down the 
current scandal in California's youth prison system - and how the state can 
solve it.  Books Not Bars teamed up with the group WITNESS to make this film, 
and its world premiere will be at Grand Lake Theater, located at 3200 Grand 
Avenue in Oakland.  CYA is notorious as the most abusive youth prison system in 
the nation. Find out why in exclusive interviews with former CYA youth, parents, 
advocates and activists. Learn about the human rights crisis in CYA -- and 
about the movement to end this crisis and revolutionize juvenile justice in 
California.  Event begins at 7 PM.  Entry is free; a $5-10 donation is suggested.  
A panel discussion with filmmakers, former CYA youth and parents will follow 
the screening.  For more information or to request postcard flyers to be 
mailed to you please contact: bnb at ellabakercenter.org or 415-951-4844 x 230
http://www.witness.org http://www.ellebakercenter.org

Wednesday, October 20 
Infotainment Posse presents "To Nader or Not", a debate with Matt Gonzalez 
and David Harris at The Swedish American Hall. KPFA's Larry Bensky will 
moderate. Tickets for "To Nader or Not" are $5 and available at the door. Doors open 
at 7:30 PM; debate begins at 8. The Swedish American Hall, above Cafe du Nord, 
is located at 2174 Market Street in San Francisco. For more information call 
415-431-7578 or visit http://www.infotainmentposse.com. 

Wednesday, October 20
Ladies Rule the Political Scene! Join us for a discussion of politics as well 
as pedicures, manicures, tarot readings, date advice and lots of laughter!  
This evening will benefit School Board Member Mark Sanchez and Congressional 
Candidate Terry Baum.  Event takes place from 7 - 9 PM at Sadie's Flying 
Elephant, located at 491 Potrero Street near Mariposa.  http://www.marksanchez.org 
http://www.terrybaum.com

Friday, October 22
Come to Progressive Bridges for San Francisco, a benefit for District 5 
Supervisor Candidates Robert Haaland and Ross Mirkarimi, as well as School Board 
Candidates Mark Sanchez, Eric Mar, Jane Kim and Dr. James Calloway.  Enjoy 
music, spoken word and speeches.  Event will be held from 7 - 9 PM at the Canvas 
Gallery, located at 1200 9th Avenue at Lincoln.  For more information call 
415-290-2706.

Sunday, October 24 
Activists from the Arab-American, Muslim, Iranian and immigrant communities 
are hosting a fundraiser for Renee Saucedo and Ross Mirkarimi from 7 - 9:30 
PM. Location is Medjool Lounge 2524 Mission Street. For more info call (415) 
248-1620. http://www.reneesaucedo.com http://www.rossforsupervisor.org. 

Thursday, October 28 
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 

Saturday, October 30 
Come to a benefit for Terry Baum featuring Gwen Avery, blues singer 
extraordinaire!  Event begins at 3 PM at Wild Side West, located at 424 Cortland in 
Bernal Heights. http://www.terrybaum.com

Thanks to all of our members for your continued support! 

Warm Regards, 
Erika McDonald 
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