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Beat of the Bay with Peter Finch
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Beat of the Bay - February 6th We showed Marin County all kinds of love in this week's show. Here's host Peter Finch with Morgan Abbett from Teens Turning Green. Here are links to some of the groups featured in this show: www.teensturninggreen.org www.camarin.org (Community Action Marin) www.gosolarmarin.com www.localmusicvibe.com www.artsboretum.org Feb 6th - Marin County
January 30th - Kids Here's a picture of Peter Finch interviewing Gever Tulley about his new book, "Fifty Dangerous Things (you should let your children do)". You can hear that interview at the end of this show after other pieces on child literacy, and veganism for kids (not a dangerous thing says Alexandra Jamieson, author of "Living Vegan for Dummies."). Jan 30th - Kids
January 23rd - Ocean Film Festival The 6th Annual Ocean Film Festival is coming up, February 3-7, at Pier 39. We talked with the festival's organizers, and a couple participants. You can find out more about the festival at www.oceanfilmfest.org. Jan 23rd - Ocean Film Festival
January 16th - Bad Girls We're all over the map on this show on "bad girls," from the whimsical ("Bad Girl Night" at the San Francisco Film Noir Festival, and a visit to a local pole dancing class), to the intense (local teen prostitution and human trafficking). For more on the "Bad Girl Night" go to www.noircity.com. To find out about the new San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, log on to www.sf-hrc.org. January 16th - Bad Girls
January 9th - Childhood Toys We just can't get enough of the Porchlight storytelling series (www.porchlightsf.com). In December it was "The Holiday Dream Show--Toys!". Here were' treated to stories by Mythbuster Adam Savage, Anna Challet, and Mary Samson. January 9th - Childhood Toys
December 19th - Autism Update Parents and professionals weigh in on Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. The Director of an East Bay school catering to students on the high functioning end of the spectrum talks about what the future holds in store for these kids, while the mother of a lower-functioning Autistic boy wonders why kids like that aren't being addressed by the media the way the higher-functioning ones are. Dec 19th - Autism Update
Week of December 12th - For Our Kids Here's a picture of Beat of the Bay host and producer Peter Finch with his daughter Julia during a recent family outing to cut down the family Christmas tree. Like many parents, Peter would do just about anything for his son and his daughter. That's the theme of this show: For Our Kids. Dec 12th - For Our Kids
Week of December 6th - Neighborhood Empowerment We checked out the annual NEN Awards, honoring San Franciscans who have given back to their community. Hear their stories. For more on neighborhood empowerment efforts in San Francisco, go to: www.empowersf.org. Dec 6th - NEN Awards
Week of November 28th - Porchlight-November The best hospital in San Francisco to make out with your girlfriend at, and how being gay can help you win at golf...these were among the stories included at the most recent Porchlight storytelling event hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick (that's them in the photo). Nov 28th - Porchlight November
Week of November 22nd - Beat of the Bay From a public library in San Francisco's Mission District, to a school in Oakland, we visit programs aimed at teaching kids how to grow their own food. Here are some handy links: www.headroyce.org (that's the school in Oakland). www.ecoliteracy.org (that's the website for the Berkeley-based Center for Ecoliteracy). Nov 22nd - Eco Literacy
November 16th - Rock and Roll Dreams Megan Slankard (pictured), The Welcome Matt, and Skott Bennett of the U2 cover band Zoo Station are the folks profiled in this look at local musicians living their own version of the "Rock and Roll Dream." Here are some links: www.meganslankard.com www.welcomemattsf.com www.zoostation-online.com Nov 16th - Rock Dreams
November 7th - Bay Area Food Banks To mark the release of KFOG's Live from the Archives 16, benefitting Bay Area food banks, we decided to see how the local foodbanks are doing these days. Listen to the end to hear a cool story about Jeni Ware and Carolee Hazard, the two women pictured in this photo. Nov 7th - Food Banks

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Here are some of the most recent Public Service Announcements heard on the KFOG Airwaves. 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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PSA's KFOG Radio
55 Hawthorne St # 1000
San Francisco94105

Haiti Earthquake Relief

Find out how you can donate to the Haitian Earthquake relief effort at the following links. You can find links to national and international organizations, and some high-tech ways to donate.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
www.oxfamamerica.org
www.redcross.org
www.care.org
www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake
www.savethechildren.org
Text "HAITI" to 90999 & $10 will be donated to the Red Cross
Text "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5 to "Yele Haiti" (Wyclef Jean's charity)

Pacific Pinball Museum

The Pacific Pinball Museum presents "Pinball Fine Art" opening Feb 5th and running through March 2nd, at the Museum in Alameda. Check out the vintage machines and flip a few balls! To find out more go to www.pacificpinball.org or call 510-205-6959.

Asian Law Caucus

The Asian Law Caucus of San Francisco is seeking college interns and volunteers for fundraising and administration. The group defends the civil rights of members of the Asian and Pacific Island communities. You can find out more at charlenec@asianlawcaucus.org or calling 415-896-1701.

Rex Foundation

The Rex Foundation presents The "Make Believe Ball" on Thurs Feb 18th at the Great American Music Hall, recreating the Grateful Dead’s "One From the Vault" concert in its entirety, through music, a high-tech light show and silent auction. You can find out more at www.rexfoundation.org & www.gamh.com.

Silicon Valley Education Foundation

New funding, specially earmarked for field trips, is available to Santa Clara County schools. Interested parents, teachers and administrators should attend the presentation on Feb 11 in San Jose. To find out more at www.svefoundation.org.

Commonwealth Club

The Commonwealth Club presents a conversation between authors Eve Ensler and Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) on Tues Feb. 16th in San Francisco You can find the link and see their full schedule at www.commonwealthclub.org.

Mental Health Association of Alameda Co

If you are an Alameda County resident dealing with mental illness or an emotional disturbance in a family member, help is available from the Family Resource Center at the Mental Health Association. Find out more at www.askferc.org or call 888-896-3372.

Livestrong Foundation

Cyclists: take part in an epic ride through the Napa Wine Country on May 23rd . It's the Granfondo Tour, and proceeds benefit the Livestrong Foundation. Find out more at www.granfondo.org or call 415-561-6251.

Hospice of the East Bay

Hospice of the East Bay offers weekly classes &support groups adults, teens and children who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. You can find their link at www.hospiceeastbya.org or by calling 925-887-5678.

HIP Housing

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.

Seven Legendary Comics to Star in Benefit for SF State Athletics

February 26 & 27
SFSU's McKenna Theatre

Comedian and San Francisco State University alumnus, Ronnie Schell brings comedy back to the SF State campus for the Tenth Annual Comedy Night to benefit the San Francisco State Athletics Scholarship Endowment. The shows will be on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 (SOLD OUT!) at 7:30 p.m.

This year Ronnie has gathered an elite group of entertainers including legends Tim Conway, (Carol Burnett show, 5 Emmys, 1 Golden Globe), Rich Little, (Kopycats, Rich Little Show, Tonight Show), Tommy Smothers, (Smothers Brothers’ Comedy Hour), Kevin Pollak (Usual Suspects, A Few Good Men, HBO), Will Durst, (Comedy Channel, NPR, C-Span, SF Chronicle) and Steve Rossi (Ed Sullivan Show, Howard Stern Show, and The Mexican).

Both evenings will be hosted by Ronnie Schell (Gomer Pyle, numerous appearances on Love Boat, Mork & Mindy, Dukes of Hazzard, Sanford and Son, Happy Days, That Girl, Hogan’s Heroes, and other classic TV comedies), and is produced by Ken Larson. Get Tickets!

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