Wednesday May 2th

HeartBeets  presents…
Mission Families Focus Group

HeartBeets is excited to partner with Department of Public Health’s Population Health and Prevention Division to develop a collective vision for health and well being in San Francisco. PHP is committed to hearing directly from residents and providers about their priorities for themselves, their families, and their communities. HeartBeets is facilitating a series of neighborhood based focus groups with diverse communities in the eastern sections of the city. The results of these focus groups will be integrated with PHP priorities to inform the Department of Public Health overall vision for health and well-being in San Francisco.
Audre Lorde | 5:30pm - 8pm
To RSVP respond to: www.heartbeets.org

Friday May 4th

Way-Pass  presents…
Educational Wellness in our Community

Join us in welcoming Ida McCray, Melissa Aguilar and Debbie Caruso along with several community organizations for an education and informational experience in community wellness. Our primary focus is to educate women on available resources in the community. This conference will be free and limited childcare is offered to women who RSVP in advance. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Way Pass is asking Any Community Organizations’ to share this event widely to your women, colleagues, clients, and any family member who would benefit from this event. Way Pass is asking all expected agencies to please RSVP to Way Pass in advance.  
Audre Lorde | 10am - 1pm  childcare available, limited spots RSVP!
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Wednesday May 9th

Swords to Plowshares  presents…
SHOUT! Art by Women Veterans

Shout! was created to celebrate women veterans, and was inspired by the notion that the arts encourage expression and healing. This event attracts hundreds of veterans and supporters to share in the artistic expression of women veterans through photography, paint, and the spoken word. SHOUT! raises awareness about the issues facing women veterans and explores the intersections of art, community, health and healing.
Auditorium | 6pm - 10pm
For more information: http://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/shout/  or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Friday May 11th

Teachers for Social Justice  presents…
Thank a Teacher for Social Justice

An Evening of Community and Awards Honoring Social Justice Educators! Join us in celebration of educators for social justice, nominated by peers and our community! The event is a celebration and a fundraiser for Teachers 4 Social Justice. Guests will be asked to make a donation of $10-$15 at the door. Awardees are not expected to donate and no one will be turned away.  Bring a Teacher, Meet a Teacher, Come with a Teacher, Celebrate Teachers!!! We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Auditorium | 6pm - 10pm
For more information: www.t4sj.org

Saturday May 12th

Reflection Press  presents…
Radical and Relevant Children’s Books; fostering a publishing revolution from within

In our first ever mini-conference, children's book authors, illustrators, and designers (or anyone aspiring to be one!) are invited to immerse themselves in the warm waters of a literary revolution. Where books are free to be and so are humans! Our focus is on the growing need for children's books beyond the structures of established publishing houses. During these economic times, many of the smaller publishers are diminishing while the need for books that genuinely reflect the face and experience of all of our children is ever growing. We hope to support a publishing revolution by sharing the evolving resources that free us to create high quality content infused with a spirit of social justice for our children. It's time to OCCUPY children's book publishing! This mini-conference is appropriate for children's book authors, illustrators, designers or anyone who is driven to create books that are inclusive, relevant, meaningful, beautiful, and more.
Room B  | 9:45am - 5:00pn  Sliding scale $90-125 Scholarships available with registration
For more information and to register: www.reflectionpress.com/conference

Sunday May 13th

SF Short and Flash fiction writing workshop with La Maestra Ana Castillo

La Maestra Ana Castillo is the unstoppable author of award winning books So far from god, Peel my love like an onion, My father was Toltec, Mi Amor, Loverboys, among numerous other publications in all genres. Over her long career Dr. Castillo has taught creative writing in universities, colleges and a range of venues in the U.S. and internationally in both English and Spanish.
Audre Lorde | 10am - 12pm  $150 until 15 people max capacity reached  18+ only
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Wednesday May 16th

Peace Corps  presents…
Around the World in Ninty Minutes

Virtually travel the world through the eyes of international volunteers at one of the biggest Peace Corps event in the Bay Area this year. Expose your senses to all regions that Peace Corps serve through photos, videos, clothing, art, music and more. Also, join local Returned Peace Corps volunteers in celebrating the next generation of volunteers preparing to depart for service this summer.
Auditorium | 6:30pm-8pm
For more information and to RSVP: http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=meet.regrec.event&eventid=100709

Thursday May 17th & Friday May 18th

New Organizing Institute  presents…
Advanced Online Organizing

Advanced Online Organizing is a 2-day course for current New Media practitioners who are looking to build their knowledge and skill set. We'll cover advanced strategic and tactical topics, examine some of the newest, cutting edge practices, and examine recent movements to see how social media and online engagement can drive and support real-world actions. Topics covered will include: Managing your email program, Trends in social networking, Online advertising, Mobile engagement (SMS), Analytics, testing, and optimization. This course does not focus on technical skills, but rather on advanced strategic and tactical systems to implement a strong New Media department and effective online campaigns. While we will cover strategic uses of some tools and technologies, we will not cover implementation of specific platforms or tools.
Room A | 8:30am - 6pm  $300
For more information and to register: http://neworganizingeducation.com/content/event/advancedonline_ca

Friday May 18th and Saturday May 19th

Global Exchange  presents…
Justice Begins with Seeds Food Sovereignty Summit

This year there will be exciting presentations, by some of the more experienced activists, researchers, farmers, indigenous and entrepreneurs from California, Kenya, South Africa, Mexico and other places around the world. The purpose of the upcoming conference is to grow the food sovereignty movement by advancing learning and building coalitions between the GMO countermovement in the US, and other movements thriving to develop sustainable food systems, alleviate climate change through soil practices, defend the rights of indigenous communities, reduce social inequalities and encourage citizen democracy against corporatocracy.
Auditorium | 8:00am - 5pm  $75-125
To register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3237442277/rss

Sunday May 20th

Deep Democracy Institute  presents…
Who is this city for?

Open Forum on the Economy, Immigration, the Environment, and Sustainable Urban Living
Join us for a Deep Democracy, Open Forum Style event. This is an Open Forum, open to everyone interested and affected by these questions. In the beginning of the evening, 3-4 speakers with diverse viewpoints will speak for 5 minutes each. For the remainder of the evening, the facilitation team will facilitate an open dialogue on these issues among those present.
Audre Lorde | 6pm - 9pm  Free of charge
For more information and to register: www.deepdemocracyinstitute.org/home.html  or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wednesday May 23th

Latin American Studies Association  presents…
Latin American LQBTQ and Feminist Movements: Dialogues Across Borders and Boundaries

This conference is co-sponsored by the Gender and Feminist Studies and Sexualities Studies Section of the Latin American Studies Association.  It will include scholars and activists from Latin America and the US speaking on three subjects: 1) Feminist and LGBTQ Movements and the State (9:00-10:45); Transnational Genders/Feminisms/Sexualities (11:00-12:45); and Encuentros y Desencuentros among LGBTQ and Feminist Movements (2:30-4:30).  Admission is free, but due to space limitations advance registration is strongly suggested.  
Audre Lorde | 8:30am - 6pm  Free
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Friday, June 1, 2012

Give Love Give Life - A Women's Reproductive Health Event addressing complementary alternative medicine treatments for women with cancer.

Featuring John Trudell and Bad Dog and speaker Beverly Burns.
Show starts at 8 pm and doors open at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are $20 in advance (with Brown Paper tickets - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/242861 ) and $25 at the door.
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