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February 2 – 8, 2001
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| NORTHERN CALIFORNIA |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vision 2000 Foundation Calls for Applications The Vision 2000 Foundation’s mission is to promote participation by underrepresented ethnic groups in American civic activities through internship programs in various governmental offices, voter registration initiatives and training programs. The Foundation has raised more than $2 million from private donors, and intends to continue an ambitious fundraising schedule. The Foundation’s board of directors includes CEOs and senior management from Silicon Valley high-tech companies. To realize the mission, the board of directors of the Foundation is calling for applications for the position of executive director. The executive director should hold a college or advanced degree, exhibit the ability to manage the Foundation’s volunteer staff, and serve as the key liaison between the Foundation’s operations and board of directors, have at least two years experience working in a civic or political capacity, display sensitivity towards multicultural issues, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The Foundation offers a competitive compensation package. Inquiries and submissions may be addressed to Barry Chang at barrychang@aol.com or Mark Hsu at markmhsu@yahoo.com.
Children’s Services Fund As a collaborative between Wu Yee Children’s Services, Whitney Young Child Development Center and Children’s Council of San Francisco, The San Francisco Vendor Voucher Program assists San Francisco low-to-moderate income families in paying for licensed childcare for children 0-13 years old. It is designed to serve single-parent families who are working or have been offered employment, and two-parent families, of which either parent is working and offered employment and the other parent is working or enrolled in school or job training. Through the program, parents will be free to choose any licensed child care provider, as well as receive child care counseling. Registration is on-going and enrollment is based on availability of open slots. For more information and application forms, call Wu Yee Children’s Services, 415-391-8993.
Preschool Preview Night One-stop shopping for busy parents. Come to the Ninth Annual Preschool Preview Night, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Hall of Flowers, 9th Ave and Lincoln Way, in Golden Gate Park. Representatives from over 80 local child care and preschool programs will be on hand to answer your questions. The event is free to the public and will include free children’s entertainment. For more information, call 415-563-0335 x 133.
EVENTS
Ballot Box Democracy: The Battle for Black Freedom Continues Join the Freedom Socialist Party’s celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 17 at a public panel discussion on the recent presidential elections. Speakers will address the continuing legacy of slavery shown by the intimidation, harassment and disregard of black voters in the state of Florida, and will present solutions for ending discrimination, oppression and electoral fraud. Featuring Frances M. Beal of the Black Radical Congress, Ted Frazier, a representative of the NAACP who observed the Florida election, and Moises Montoya, Chicano civil rights activist. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:30pm at New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission Street (near 16th St. BART), San Francisco. A delicious, hearty dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. for an $8.00 donation; door donation is $2.00. Everyone is welcome. Call 415-864-1278 for more information.
Louise Rafkin for PFLAG Bay Area writer Louise Rafkin is PFLAG’s program speaker for this month. Sunday Feb. 11’s program will include a support group from 2 - 4 p.m., and Rafkin will join in from 3 - 4 p.m. She has contributed greatly to the PFLAG community. She is the author of Different Daughters, a book that has helped many parents feel less alone and less isolated. She is also the author of Different Mothers and more recently, Other People’s Dirt. Please join PFLAG in welcoming and thanking Rafkin personally for her significant contributions to the organization. For more information, please call 415-921-8850. (PFLAG/St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Church St., San Francisco)
City Sprouts Calling all parents of children ages four to eight: bring your child and curl up together in Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens’ Helen Crocker Russell Library to listen to stories from children’s books with gardening themes. “City Sprouts: Stories about Urban Gardening” is the theme for February. After the stories are read, take a guided walk designed especially for families in the Garden. Catch the event on one of two Sundays: Feb. 4 and Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. It is free and open to the public.
Raise Awareness 2001 Boycott Pasand is holding a Walkathon on March 3 to raise money for the survivors of the Lakireddy Bali Reddy Case. Walkers who are interested should meet at the Bridge Cafe at 12 p.m. on the San Francisco side of the Golden Gate Bridge. For anyone interested in getting a sponsor sheet to raise money and to RSVP, please contact Peta Cooper at 415-540-9227 and leave contact information.
Swing on a Star Star Academy, a nonprofit school in Marin County serving children of the Bay Area with multiple learning challenges, will have its annual fundraiser, Swing on a Star, Saturday March 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Rincon Center Atrium/ Yank Sing Restaurant, 1 Rincon Center, 101 Spear Street, San Francisco. The event will feature silent and live auctions, live entertainment, and a sit-down Chinese banquet. For further information, contact Deborah Gray at 415-454-6949.
SERVICES
Low-Cost Housing Mt. Diablo Habitat for Humanity is currently taking applications for their low-cost housing, self-help program. Applications and guidelines are available in both Spanish and English at any central or eastern Contra Costa branch library, or may be obtained by calling the Habitat office at 925-288-0112 x 14. Applications must be mailed/postmarked by Saturday, March 16.
Tool Lending Center The San Francisco Tool Lending Center is a joint project of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners. Trained Tool Lending specialists will be on hand during open hours to assist clients in tool selection and use. The Center will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more information, call the Tool Lending Center at 415-467-8665.
VOLUNTEERING
Anti-Rape Activists Needed Anti-Rape activists needed to support sexual assault survivors. San Francisco Women Against Rape Crisis Counselor Training for Women begins Feb. 20 and ends March 24. For more information, call 415-861-2024.
Asian Women’s Shelter Opportunities exist to provide emotional and practical support for residents. Volunteers can assist clients with basic needs, accompany residents to appointments and organize activities for children. Bilingual and bi-cultural skills are helpful. For more information, call 415-751-7110.
Asians Over Age 55 Needed This New Year, become an Experience Corps volunteer and help children excel in school and in life. Join the movement of older adults serving children in San Francisco public school. Help out in classrooms, provide homework assistance, read one-on-one, supervise recreational activities, or run after -school programs. Make a difference by giving children in our communities caring, Asian American adult role models. A monthly tax-free stipend of $150 is available for volunteers who serve 15 hours per week. No prior experience necessary. For more information, call Lori Byer at 415-759-3690.
Child Advocacy The San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (SFCASA) seeks community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Represent a child’s best interests in Juvenile Dependency Court and develop a supportive mentoring relationship. Men and people of color are especially needed. Call now for information about the Feb. 1, 2001 training at 415-398-8001 x 104 (833 Market St., Suite 1004, San Francisco. www.sfcasa.com)
Improve Public Education There are over 60,000 students who attend over 100 public schools in San Francisco. Become a San Francisco School Volunteer and help one student, or a whole classroom, learn to read, become fluent in English or pass a math exam. San Francisco School Volunteers provides free training and can place you in a public school that will utilize your time and talents. Call SFSV at 415-749-3700 or visit the Web site at www.sfsv.org to find out about upcoming orientations.
St. Anthony Foundation Have you wondered what you could do to make a difference in the lives of people who are poor or homeless? St. Anthony Foundation needs volunteers for several of its programs, including people to serve lunch in the free dining room. St. Anthony’s serves 2,000 meals a day, 365 days a year. For more information, please call 415-241-2600, or visit www.stanthonysf.org.
Survivors International The group seeks a volunteer activity guide for two or more hours a week to help refugees master English, and become familiar with parks, museums, banks, post offices, public transportation and free cultural activities in the Bay Area. For more information, contact Tracy Deskin at 415-765-6999.
Volunteer Tour Guides The Oakland Museum of California is looking for volunteer hosts in the galleries of art, history and natural sciences for Spring of 2001. Hosts are needed to handle an expected increase in the number of student tours from March through June, and must be available for a minimum of eight half-day shifts on weekday mornings during this period. Fun and informative training sessions with museum professionals and experienced docents will be held on Tuesday afternoons Jan. 30 - Feb. 27. For more information or to apply for the program, please call the OMCA Docent Center at 510-238-3514.
WORKSHOPS
Getting Comfortable with Your PC Computer Understanding the basics of using your PC computer will enhance your skills and help you use your computer more efficiently. This class for adults covers topics such as file and software management, loading software, downloading Web files, and more. Bring your own lunch or stop by the LHS Small Planet Cafe. The class costs $35 per adult. Registration is required; please call 510-642-5134.
English Classes The Chinatown YMCA offers free, morning English classes with bilingual counselors to help Cantonese speakers with limited English skills. Enrollment is open. For more information, call 415-928-4419.
Everything to Do with Parenting Parents Place is offering workshops for families with children of all ages. All groups and workshops are held at Parents Place, 3272 California St., San Francisco. To register call 415-563-0335 x 122 or register online at www.jfcs.org/pplgroup2000d.html. Call 563-1041 to find out January through March workshops.
Free Counseling for Seniors Do you or someone you care for need support with a difficult life transition? Get help from one who’s been there. Senior Peer Counseling trains volunteers over 55 to assist fellow seniors through emotional support, problem solving and compassionate listening. All services are voluntary and free of charge. For information or referral, call Family Service Agency at 415-474-7310 for Nancy Alpert
Free Legal Clinic Legal consultation for seniors is available for general legal rights, immigration and naturalization, housing and eviction, and public benefits. Services provided by Khin Mai Aung, staff attorney from the Asian Law Caucus, at Self-Help for the Elderly. Dec. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointments. For more information, contact Northeast Senior Center at 415-438-4800. (407 Sansome Street, 4th floor, San Francisco)
Free Traditional Chinese Music Lessons The Chinese Culture Center is pleased to announce the commencement of ongoing workshops and lessons in traditional Chinese music, taught by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang, the artistic director of Melody of China, Inc. Beginning and intermediate classes will be held on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Advanced classes for music teachers are on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The registration fee is $15, but all classes are free. Please bring your own instruments. For more information, call 415-986-1822. (Chinese Culture Foundation, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scholarships at University of Southern California The Asian Pacific American Support Group (APASG) at USC is offering scholarships to qualified USC undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible, applicants must plan to be enrolled full-time in a USC degree program for the 2000-2001 academic year; must have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA in their most recent academic coursework; and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the Unites States. The scholarships are made available through proceeds from the APASG Scholarship Endowment Fund. Questions can be directed to Jeff Murakami at 213-740-4999 or apass@usc.edu. (APASG Scholarship Committee, c/o APASS Department, University of Southern California, Student Union 410, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90089-4851)
EVENTS
Pathway to Orchids Just in time for Valentine’s Day, South Coast Plaza will host one of the world’s largest international orchid shows Feb. 8-11. Sponsored by the Orange County Branch Cymbidium Society of America (CSA), the international Orchid Show and Sale will feature more than 65 of the world’s most renowned orchid growers, as well as over 100 exquisite orchid displays and exhibits. For more information, please call 714-964-3265 or go to www.fascinationoforchids.com to obtain a complete show schedule.
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