January 11, 2013
Bay Area Discovery Museum - 9/1/13
Military families can get free admission to the Bay Area Discovery Museum, and 2000 museums nationwide, through the Blue Star Museums program. Find out more at www.baykidsmuseum.org
BoardMatch Marin - TFN 7/30/13
If you're interested in joining a non-profit board of directors in Marin County, find the list of organizations and qualifications at Board Match Marin. They partner with over 50 agencies in a wide variety of fields. Go to www.boardmatchmarin.org
Canopy - 6/30
Canopy, the non-profit that plants and protects trees in Palo Alto and neighboring communities, is looking for summer interns. Find the link at www.canopy.orgor
Italian Street Painting Marin - 6/29 & 30
The Italian Street Painting Festival takes place June 29 & 30 in downtown San Rafael with live music and amazing sidewalk art. Kids can design their own square. Find out more at www.italianstreetpaintingmarin.org
Gardens at Heather Farm - 6/20
Learn how to make perfect summer cocktails using flowers and herbs with the "Herbal Mixology: Cocktails from the Garden" class, at The Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek on June 20th. Perfect way to kick off the summer solstice! Learn more at www.gardenshf.org
Commonwealth Club - TFN
The Commonwealth Club and SF Pride present San Francisco supervisors David Campos and Scott Wiener on issues facing the LGBT community on June 26th in San Francisco. Find the link at www.commonwealthclub.org
American Red Cross - 6/28
If you know someone who has shown extraordinary acts of courage or community service in San Francisco, nominate them for the American Red Cross Bay Area's "Heroes Awards". Find out how at www.redcross.org/sfheroes
Center for Animal Protection & Education (CAPE) - 6/30
The Animal Film Festival is accepting submissions of short and feature-length films about animal issues, for the festival next March in Grass Valley (Gold Country). Student work is welcome. Find out how to enter at www.animalfilmfestival.org
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing (job Fair) - 6/26
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing is sponsoring the free "Career Track Expo" job fair at the Concord Hilton Wed. June 26th. Find out about it at www.ccinterfaithhousing.org/jobs
Alternative Family Services - 6/30
Send a foster kid to summer camp this summer through Alternative Family Services. It only costs $70 for a week, for a kid who would never experience summer camp otherwise. Find out more at www.afs4kids.org
Marriage Equality USA - 6/16
Yoshi's San Francisco will host a comedy and music benefit for Marriage Equality USA on Sunday June 16th, with the Stephanie Peel Band, comic Simone Campbell, and many more. Find out more at http://www.yoshis.com
Commonwealth Club - TFN
The Commonwealth Club presents author Jonathan Alter on "The Obama Presidency" June 18th in San Francisco. Find the link at www.commonwealthclub.org
SF Dept of Aging -
If you are caring for a senior in San Francisco, the City has an excellent network of multi-language services, programs, and transportation for the elderly. Find out more at www.info.caregiver.org/sf
Tuolumne River Trust - 6/22
"Paddle to the Sea" is underway through June 23, thanks to the Tuolumne River Trust! Take the kids flat-water rafting in the Sierra, or sea-kayak on San Francisco Bay. Find out more at www.tuolumne.org
Silent Film Festival 6/14-16
Catch 9 newly-restored Alfred Hitchcock classics over 3 days at the Castro Theater June 14-16, accompanied by the world-famous pipe organ. It's part of the Silent Film Festival and you can find out more at www.silentfilm.org
Elevate Tutoring - TFN
Elevate Tutoring provides free math and science tutoring to low-income students in the Bay Area. Volunteers get 75 hours of training from an expert; some of the kids become tutors themselves to raise money for college. If you can help, or if you know someone who needs help, find the link at www.elevatetutoring.org
Friends of Marin Art Festival - 6/15 & 16
The Marin Art Festival lights up Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds June 15 & 16, with live music by Moonalice & others, 200 vendors, stilt-walkers and kids art projects. Find out more at www.marinfestival.com
6). Commonwealth Club - TFN
The Commonwealth Club hosts a forum on "How Latinas Can Succeed in Business" June 17th in San Francisco. Find the link at www.commonwealthclub.org
Carshare - TFN
"Carshare" is the Bay Area's only non-profit car-sharing program. They offer hourly access to electric and fuel-conserving vehicles. To find out more, go to www.citycarshare.org
National Wildlife Federatoin – 6/22
Plan now for “The Great American Backyard Campout”. On Wed June 22nd, thousands of families will camp out in tents at home or in local parks, to give American children what they don’t know they’ve lost: a connection to nature. If you can’t make it, register for a date of your choice with the National Wildlife Federation at www.nwh.org
Save the Waves Coalition 6/14
The “Life is a Wave” benefit for Save the Waves takes place June 14th at the 111 Minna Gallery in SF. Dance to live reggae and Latin music and honor pioneer surfer Jack O’Neil. You can find out more at www.savethewaves.org
Carshare - TFN; kill 6/30
"Carshare" is the Bay Area's only non-profit car-sharing program. They offer hourly access to electric and fuel-conserving vehicles, for when public transit or a bike won't do. To find out more, go to www.citycarshare.org or www.kfog.com
GG Natl Parks Conserv. - TFN kill 6/15
Treat your visiting friends or relatives to professional, personally guided, 45- minute walking tours of the Golden Gate Bridge, complete with fascinating stats and stories…. and support the National Parks Conservancy. Details at www.ggbridgetours.com or 877-349-7625 or www.kfog.com
Transitions SF/US Labor Dept - TFN
The "Transitions SF" program offers paid positions with local companies for unemployed parents having trouble paying child support. Find out more at www.sfgov.org/dosw; call (415) 356-2942
Tenants Together - TFN
Improperly withholding security deposits is one of the most widespread violations of renters' rights. "Tenants Together" hosts a website outlining the law, and offering tips on getting your deposit back. Find the link at www.yourdeposit.org
Baywise.org - TFN
The Bay Area Storm Water Management Agency reminds everyone that plastic bags enter the Bay through gutters and storm drains, and harm fish, birds, and wildlife. Several local communities have passed bans on plastic shopping bags, so get tips on reusable bags at baywise.org
Nat'l Highway Traffic Safety Administration. - TFN
"Buzzed" driving is drunk driving, and can cost you $10,000 in fines, fees and insurance rates. Nothing kills a buzz like getting caught driving while "buzzed"! Find out more at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site www.nhtsa.gov
Choice Magazine Listening - TFN
Choice Magazine Listening is a nationwide service that provides free recordings for people who are visually impaired for any reason. If you'd like to receive their quarterly audio anthology, go to choicemagazinelistening.org