[SFGP] SF Green Party Weekly Newsletter

[Announcement list for SF Green Party, updated weekly]

*Thursday, May 21,*


Just a couple of items this week, most importantly we need help spreading
the word about our biggest event of the season...
*THIS TUESDAY AT MADRONE FROM 5-9PM...*

Help us buid the buzz by confirming at:
http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-609123;Green_Victory_Party_at_Madrone_Lounge
AND
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97742743131
Then share it with your friends!

*Come celebrate the 2 most recent victories of the SF Green Party, Ross
Mirkarimi's appointment to the CA Coastal Commission, and Dave Snyder's
appointment to the Golden Gate Bridge Commission!*  Two important bodies
which have the power to influence important environmental decisions in our
region.

*Garrin Benfield and others performing live!!!*
http://www.garrin.com

Join us for a night of fun and celebration at Madrone, an art lounge
featuring exhibits of emerging and established artists of all types
including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, video, film,
design, fashion, spoken word, and dance. Currently showing new art by:

Dennis Mcnulty “So the city crawled out from its’ hiding place” - A large
scale wall art piece.
AND
Alphonzo Solorzano “Dont Go Behind The Clouds” -A series of recent mixed
media works & installation.

Live music, djs, specialty infused cocktails, a full bar with a great happy
hour from 5-8pm, and a few inspirational words from some of our city's most
dedicated political leaders!

*Madrone Lounge is at 500 Divisadero St on the corner of Fell.*
*NO COVER! *
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*MORE EVENTS*

* *TONIGHT! Green Screen Free Thursday Theater: "The Wrestler"* Thursday,
May 21st, 7-10 PM
Mickey Rourke (in a Golden Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated role) stars as
retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, who returns to the
ring and tries to work his way up the circuit for a final shot at defeating
his longtime rival. Along the way, he tries to reconnect with his daughter,
Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood), while exploring a relationship with a stripper
named Cassidy (Marisa Tomei, also nominated for a Golden Globe and Oscar).

Doors and happy half hour at 7:00, showtime 7:30
Stereo sound and a projector for the big screen feel. Organic vegan popcorn
and snacks provided! Beer, cocktails, wine, and more available for a
donation or feel free to bring your own!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=77033642997
http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-609096;Green_Screen_FREE_Flicks_-_The_Wrestler


* Wednesday, May 27 7-9 pm - General Membership Meeting
1028A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets)
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/


* Thursday, July 23 - Sunday July 26, 2009 Green Party Annual National
Meeting
The Green Party of the United States is pleased to announce that the 2009
Annual National Meeting will be held on the campus of North Carolina Central
University in Durham, NC. Check it out if you're interested in this year's
largest national gathering of Greens to make new friends, network, and help
grow the Green Party nationally and in your community.
http://www.gp.org/2009-ANM/
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*NEWS*

Greens: Obama and Congress are wrong on 'clean coal', nuclear energy, and
emissions trading
http://www.gp.org/press/pr-national.php?ID=214

Barack Obama is lying about the Reliable Replacement Nuclear Warhead
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-8257-SF-Energy-Policy-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Barack-Obama-is-lying-about-the-Reliable-Replacement-Nuclear-Warhead

Obama approves 42 out of 48 coal mining mountaintop removal permits
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeff-biggers/breaking-epa-clears-water_b_204039.html

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Green Party General Membership Meetings are scheduled 7-9pm every Fourth
Wednesday of the Month
1028A Howard Street (between 6th and 7th streets)
http://www.sfgreenparty.org/
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