[SFGP] GREENZINE: Eliana Speaks May 25; More News and Events!

Wed May 15 14:08:55 PDT 2013

May 15, 2013
GREENZINE
SF Green Party News and Events

See the SFGP website for more details on these events and more!
www.sfgreenparty.org

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event for more information.

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SF GREEN PARTY NEWS:
SFGP supports Bradley Manning as the Gay Pride Grand Marshall. We will
have a booth at this event June 29th & 30th and many of us will be
marching in the parade in support of Bradley. Join us!

Mark your calendars for next SFGP tabling events: Sunday Streets 6/9 in
the Bayview; 7/7 at Great Highway & Golden Gate Park.
www.sundaystreetssf.com

The SF Green Party is very sorry that the Beach Chalet soccer field
development was passed by the California Coastal Commission last Thursday.
That a beautiful natural park is being commercialized across from Ocean
Beach is very sad news for us all...except the for ones making money from
it. The SFGP warned SF citizens about the Ballot Measure B/Bond last
November election on our website and our Voter Guide Card. As expected,
the funds are now to be used to install ground up tires, artificial turf
and 60 foot light posts. The whole project will then to be privatized. The
Coastal Commissions report came out against this plan so we are wondering
why they voted against their own staff?  See the SFGP Supervisor report
card at www.sfgreenparty.org to learn more/which Supervisors voted to
support this  development project.

Green Party County Council member Denise D'Anne wrote the following report
on the decision:

On Thursday, May 9. The California Coastal Commission allowed the San
Francisco Recreation Department to go ahead with its plans for an
artificial turf for the Golden Gate Park Beach Chalet soccer field.

The majority of the speakers during the hearing were proponents of the
soccer field. Only a few spoke against the proposal since most came late
and were refused speaker cards.  However, one of Gray Panther members,
Lynn Gavin, demanded to be heard and used the threat of ADA (she is
partially disabled as well and one of the only black people in
attendance.)  She was allowed to speak. She spoke eloquently against the
project.

Only one of the commissioners spoke in favor of the staff report that
opposed the proposed soccer field.  The commissioner argued that the

not be swayed by any argument put forth by the proponents or San Francisco
City officials to the contrary.

Apparently none of the remaining commissioner agreed. They did argue for
some kind of mitigation. One was to restore 4 acres contiguous to the
7-acre soccer field to its natural state. Originally, the intent of the
Rec & Park was to give the 4 acres to SFPUC for a water treatment plant.
SF Ocean Edge and The Golden Gate Park Preservation Alliance successfully
rallied against using this land for a treatment plant. Another fact of the
leaders of the fight against despoiling the grassy soccer field 150,000
watts of stadium light that will be turned on until 10:00 pm.

Health effects were never discussed despite excellent testimony from a
doctor about myriad future health effect including causing cancer from the
use of synthetic grass.  Briefly, some discussion revolved around
monitoring the flyway to protect birds.  But that went nowhere as another
mitigating factor because who would do the monitoring?
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MAY and JUNE EVENTS:
1. Wednesday May 15, 7:30-9pm SFGP County Council meeting at El Cafetazo,
3087 16th St. near Valencia. Short walk from 16th & Mission St. BART.

2. Thursday May 16, 6 pm - 8 pm
Progressive Women Rising presents:
Quest for Peace and Justice: Mothers, Youth and Community Seeking
Solutions to End the Epidemic of Youth Homicides
City College of San Francisco Mission Campus
1125 Valencia Street, near Bartlett and 22nd Street
Margaret Cruz Room, number 108
Panelists are:
Alexandra Berliner - CHALK, Youth Advocate
Paulette Brown - The Healing Circle
Elsa Casillas - The Healing Circle
Dr. Monique Lesarre - PsyD Restorative Justice Advocate
Mattie Scott - Healing 4 Our Families & Our Nation
The panel will be moderated by Christina Olague of Progressive Women Rising.

3. Saturday May 18, 2-5 pm Second DEBTORS ASSEMBLY @ Unite Here, 209
Golden Gate Av. near Civic Center BART. www.strikedebt.org

4. Wednesday May 22nd 7-9 pm SF Green Party member meeting (every 4th
Wednesday) at El Cafetazo, 3087 16th St. near Valencia. Short walk from
16th/Mission BART. Everyone welcome.

5. Saturday, May 25th, 2-3:30 PM San Francisco Green Party Women's Caucus
presents:
Eliana Speaks!
Hear from the International actress and activist, Eliana Lopez! She will
be interviewed by Green Party Spokeswoman Erika McDonald in one of her
first public appearances since husband and former Green Party member Ross
Mirkarimi was accused of official misconduct. Ms. Lopez will also take
questions from the public.
Women's Building ground floor auditorium
3543 18th Street, between Valencia and Guerrero in San Francisco
Suggested donation: $10 - 20; no one turned away for lack of funds.
This is a fundraiser for the San Francisco Green Party.

6. Saturday May 25th 11 am rally at Union Sq. (Powell St. BART); NOON
March Against Monsanto! down Powell to Market to the Plaza in front of the
Ferry Bldg.

7. Sunday June 9th Sunday Streets in the Bayview...3rd Av. closed for
several miles for bikers, walkers et al. Lots of booths and great!! food
near Oakdale. SFGP will table here. Sign up for a time slot at
cc at sfgreens.org    www.sundaystreetssf.com

8. Saturday/Sunday June 22nd & 23rd^^^Green Party of California General
Assembly^^^ Napa Women's Club, 218 Franklin St., Napa. Registration $40
until 6/19; then $45 at the door--includes light breakfast and vegan or
vegetarian lunch each day.  www.cagreens.org

9. Saturday/Sunday June 29th & 30th -- Gay Pride: "Embrace, Encourage,
Empower". Join SFGP at our booth--help needed to set up Sat. am and take
down Sun. pm; location TBA. Contact cc at sfgreens.org to sign up for a time
slot. We support Bradley Manning as Grand Marshall! Sunday Pride Parade
begins 10:30 am at Market & Beale and goes to Market & 8th St.  Pride
events include the best of local musical talent & cultural performances in
and around Civic Center. 24 stages! www.sfpride.org