Fogheads: Find out what's going on in our community and learn how you can help out.
Music in School's Today (MuST), a San Francisco Bay Area non-profit organization with national impact, advocates for, supports and develops integrated, accessible, sustainable and measurable music-in-education programs that improve student achievement.
Team LUNA Chix can help you meet your training goals – while having fun. Whether you’re a new or seasoned runner, there’s a training and nutrition strategy for every woman. Meet your local team at their upcoming run and nutrition clinic Sunday, September 12th , Presidio Sport & Medicine, from 9-11am. Suggested $20 donation to Breast Cancer Fund. For more information, visit TeamLunaChix.com.
The 25th Anniversary Ohlone Day Celebration takes place Saturday, Sept. 11 at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton. Kids and adults can learn local Native American skills, songs and dances. Find out more at www.mountainparks.org or call 831-335-3174.
Jewish Gateways offers free, engaging and inclusive ways to celebrate the High Holidays, Sept. 8 through the 18th. All are welcome, with options for adults and families with children. Find out more at www.jewishgateways.org or call 510-559-8140
The "Liver Life Walk" takes place in San Jose Arena Green Park on Saturday, Sept 11th. It's a pet-friendly, family-friendly event that supports the American Liver Foundation. Find out more at www.liverfoundation.org.
Sept. 11 - 9/11 - is now a national Day of Service. Many people observe the anniversary by volunteering for charities or performing other positive actions. Find out how you can take part with the "Day of Service" link at www.dayofservice.org.
The Connecticut Yankee in S.F. hosts a There's a benefit Thurs Sept 9th for the "Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation", which supports music programs in public schools. Enjoy a night of excellent live music …and bring along your gently used instruments to donate! Find out more at www.firstgiving.com/insprirationmovemebrightly
"Luau on the Links" is the theme of this year's benefit golf tournament for the San Jose Sharks' Foundation. It's Wednesday September 15 @ Cinnabar Hills Golf Club and supports South Bay youth programs. You can find out more by calling 408-999-5715 or visiting www.sharksfoundation.org.
Summer camp at the Exploratorium includes science, art, and games for kids aged 5 - 14. If you're interested, you can find out more at 415-EXPLORE, www.exploratorium.org.
The East Bay's Discovery Museum for young children. Our hands-on exhibits and drop-in art activities are perfectly tailored for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and families. Habitot offers children's classes and camps, preschool field trips, birthday parties, parenting classes and parent support groups. Come and play! Click here to learn more.
The foster program "A Better Way" is looking for adoptive families for Bay Area children who cannot stay with their biological parents. If you're interested, call 877-UADOPTME or go to www.abetterwayinc.net.
Big City Mountaineers take urban youth on backpacking trips in the wilderness, to teach them about nature and their own resourcefulness. If you'd like to get involved, find the link at www.bigcitymountaineers.org or call 303-271-9200.
The SF group "Garden for the Environment" has upcoming classes in Urban Compost, Controlling Garden Pests, and even Bees the City. If you're interested, find out more at www.gardenfortheenvironment.org.
The Diabetic Youth Foundation sends kids with Type-1 Diabetes on camping adventures in Sequoia National Forest, where they learn how to live with diabetes in an exciting, fun and safe environment. To find out more visit www.dyf.org.
Do you need to reduce housing costs? Consider homesharing. "HIP Housing" can help you find a compatible housemate. Get in touch with them using the link at www.hiphousing.org or call 650-348-6660.
Commonwealth Club
The Commonwealth Club presents U.S .Ambassador to Japan, John Roos, on "Japan, the U.S., and Now China: a New Order", Wednesday, Sept. 15th in San Francisco. If you're interested, find their link at www.commonwealthclub.org.
Beat of the Bay with Peter Finch Click on the arrow to hear the audio file:
July 17th - The Golden Gate Bridge This show is a love letter to this iconic San Francisco structure.
June 26th - Local Musicians Meet some of the local musicians who make the Bay Area such a cool place to check out a show. Matt Langois (aka The Welcome Matt, pictured here) will be appearing at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco July 24th. Details at www.welcomemattsf.com.
June 19th - Seniors and Computers
This show talks about the ways computers can enhance the lives of senior citizens. For more on the interesting work being done by Richard Sachs and Alan Kaiser, go to www.emota.net. If you want to find out about the computer classes offered at Avenidas in Palo Alto, log on to www.avenidas.org. To watch the oddly engaging video commentaries posted by 87 year old Nelson Lee Walker of Saratoga, go to www.tenurecorrupts.com. Also, here's a link to his "American's Are Stupid," video.
If YOUR non-profit organization has events or programs you would like to share with Fogheads, call 415-995-6829 to hear recorded instructions on how to submit a PSA. You can receive these instructions via email, or submit already edited PSA's to: sfopsa@cumulus.com. Put PSA in the subject line.
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