Emerge California program for women

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Emerge California is a political candidate training program for Democratic women who want to run for office.

The Emerge California program consists of intensive training sessions spanning a seven-month period with more than 70 hours of programming. The core curriculum covers topics including public speaking and communication, fundraising, media and messaging, networking, campaign strategy, field operations, technology and new media, cultural competency, ethical leadership and labor and endorsements.

Criteria for selection to the Program include:

  • State program residency
  • Current registration as a member of the Democratic Party
  • Evidence of political leadership potential and/or experience, and meaningful involvement in workplace or community
  • Interest in pursuing public office
  • Demonstrated ability to bring together disparate groups to achieve a goal
  • Ability and desire to build effective networks
  • Ability to articulate a personal political vision
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire others
  • Commitment to full participation and attendance requirements of the trainings
  • Commitment to raising money for the Emerge program.

The application deadline is October 28th.  Apply here.

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SF Flex Open House

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

If you’re looking for a high school to enroll you child in, check out The San Francisco Flex Academy (SF Flex)—a public, tuition-free charter school. They are having an exclusive Open House at SF Flex scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 at 6:30PM. With a purpose for others to learn more about their unique approach that combines the best of online education with traditional, onsite schooling.

Click here to take a peek at their school and experience SF Flex through the eyes of the students and teachers who have made it a part of their lives. Or, view their school brochure for more detailed information about our program.

If you have any questions about this upcoming event, please contact Renee Dodd at: rdodd@k12.com or (415)762-8801.

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Young Women’s Circle

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

The Native American Health Center (NAHC) is now starting a young women’s circle. Native American women ages 12 to 21 can come together to talk about their individual and collective experiences, and struggles.

They will meet at the NAHC youth services program every Thursday (except for 11/17 & 11/14) until December 8th from 5PM-6PM. For more information contact Paloma Flores at 415.863.1478 or palomaf@nativehealth.org

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Fall Festival for Families

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Come out to an exciting fall festival on October 29th from 12-4 PM at 1050 South Van Ness Avenue Brought to you by Mission Kids Co-Op

Bring the whole family and enjoy:

  • Jumpy House
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Bicycle Powered Carousel and Hayride
  • Costume parade
  • Clown, face painting and balloon shaping
  • Food and drinks
  • Pie walk (just imagine: musical chairs, with homemade pies as prizes!)
  • Live music by local band “Making Dinner”
  • ….and more!

Admission is $5/adults, kids under 6 get in free.  Each admission ticket comes with 5 “Mission Kids bucks” that can be used toward food, drinks or games at the event.

Tickets available at the door. The event will benefit Mission Kids Coop Preschool.

More info here.

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Volunteer with MEDA

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

MEDA (Mission Economic Development Agency)  is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming 2011-2012 tax season.

They’re looking for people to help individuals with preparing taxes, filling out FAFSA (financial aid) forms for families with college bound students, as well as greeters and screeners. Even if you don’t have experience, there will be workshops and orientations to help you learn.

For more information, click here or contact Graciela Reyna at greyna@medasf.org

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SF Friends School Luncheon

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

 

San Francisco Friends School is a K-8 independent school serving more than 400 students in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco.

The new school year has started and SF Friends wants to reconnect with their fellow community leaders and organizations.

They are inviting community organizations and their staff/leaders to their Fall Community Luncheon: October 19 from noon to 1PM at their Meeting Room.

Please RSVP here!

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Grants aimed to aid Organizations

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

The San Francisco Foundation is now accepting applications for five grants:

  1. Education (due November 7th)
  2. Arts and Culture (due November 7th)
  3. Community Development (due by November 14th)
  4. Community Health (due by November 14th)
  5. Environment (due November 14th).

To be eligible, your organization must:

  1. Fall in one of the five areas: Arts & Culture, Community Development, Community Health, Education, and Environment.
  2. Be in one of the five Bay Area counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin. Have a valid tax exempt status, 501(c)(3), public entity or fiscal sponsor.

They do not fund scientific/academic research, religious activities, one time events, or direct assistance to individuals. 

Average grants are about $22,000 per year. But the foundation cannot award three years of consecutive funding, there must be a year break, and then organizations can re-apply for the grant.

For more information check out The San Francisco Foundation website or contact Maria Healey at mxh@sff.org or 415.733.8572.

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Bridging communication with students and parents

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Last week, the Columbia Boys and Girls Club held a student parent workshop. The goal of the workshop was for parents to understand what their children are facing as they grow up and how to communicate with them. Although the workshop was intended for 6th graders, students of different ages also attended.

When the workshop started, the kids went into a different room, while their parents listened to a presentation by Julio Lagos. He explained that their kids were now becoming teenagers and it’s to have important to have good communication with them. He addressed many topics on what parents should be talking about to their children. Some subjects included: values, how their children view the world differently, friendships with others, and romantic relationships.

While the parents were listening to the presentation, the students were in the art room creating individual paintings that where contributions to a larger group painting. As they painted, facilitators Theresa Alvarez and Luis Garcia started a casual group conversation with the students. They asked questions about peer pressure, pressure from parents, and if they liked their school.

After the workshop, students displayed their artwork for their parents to see. They all joined and ate a healthy homemade dinner while parents talked about what they learned and kids talked about their painting.

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Mission Sunday Streets

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Sunday Streets is coming to the Mission on October 23rd from 11am to 4pm. It will start at Duboce and Valencia and end at 24th St and Hampshire.

Street Activities include:

· Swing Dance lessons (Valencia/14th)

· Freedom from Training Wheels, by SFBC (Valencia/15th)

· Free Bike Rentals provided by Bike & Roll (Valencia/15th)

· Free Bike Repairs by Sports Basement (Valencia/15th), Freewheel (24th/Shotwell)

· Pet programs (Valencia/19th)

· Yoga (Valencia/16th and 20th)

· ABADA Capoera (Valencia/21st)

· Community info and programs (Valencia/23rd)

· Trike Music Fest and SF Carnival (24th/Bartlett)

· Mission Cultural Center programs (24th St BART Plazas)

· Black Rock Roller Disco, by D Miles- free skates, lessons (24th/Shotwell)

· Activities for kids – Mission YMCA, Head Start, Mission Girls (24th/Treat)

· UCSF Children’s Health Hut- free youth health screenings & info (24th/Treat)

· B-Boy Connection Hip Hop Dance and Lowrider expo (24th/Harrison)

· Rock the Bike live performances (24th/Florida)

· Community performances and cultural activities- BRAVA Theater (24th/York)

Sunday Streets is a free event with a purpose to encourage health, community and fun. During the Sunday Streets event, the streets are temporarily closed off to traffic and opened up to pedestrians and bicyclists. People can enjoy the route by strolling, skating, cycling, people-watching, and checking out local businesses along the rout. Others can go on free group events such as tai chi, yoga, aerobics and other activities which will be spaced out along the route.

Want to volunteer? Click here

For questions or more info email  sundaystreets@gmail.com or visit Sunday Streets

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24th St BART Plaza Redesign meeting

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

BART recently completed updated drawings for the 24th Street Mission SW BART Plaza which represent a 35% design.

They want to share these drawings with community partners and individuals who have expressed interest in being part of the development. The goal of the meeting is to brief the community on current plans and project schedule on the plaza.

They will meet Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Riconcito Nicaraguense.

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