Humane Society of Sonoma – 8/15
Wags Whiskers and Wine is a benefit for the Humane Society of Sonoma, Aug 15 at the St. Francis Winery. It includes live music, gourmet food and wine, live & silent auctions, and the runway show featuring rescued animal stars. To find out more go to: www.sonomahumane.org or call 707-542-0882 x 203
Magglio Boscarino Fund 8/16
“Roll for Magglio” is a bocce ball tournament to benefit the Magglio family of Foster City, whose son suffers from a rare blood disease. You can form a team or come on your own for a day of food, fun, and community on Aug 16th! Find out more at: http://rollformagglio.wordpress.com/
Skylar Neil Pediatric Cancer Foundation - 8/16
“Crue-fest” is a benefit for the Skylar Neil Pediatric Cancer Foundation, named for the son of Motley Crue’s Vince Neil. It’s August 16th at the Avalon in Santa Clara. To find out more go to: www.crufestsanfrancisco.com
Seva Foundation – 9/27
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby & Nash, and Los Lobos will play the Seva Foundation’s 30th anniversary celebration Sept 27th at the Paramount. Proceeds support Seva’s work improving health conditions worldwide To find out more go to: www.seva.org
Friends for Youth
If you like to watch sports, shoot hoops, or even just play video games, you can be a mentor to a young person at risk, through Friends for Youth. If you can help, or you know a young person who could benefit, find out more at: www.friendsforyouth.org or call 650-482-2867
St. Anthony Foundation
St. Anthony’s in San Francisco can use your donations of clean, like-new clothing, to share with poor and homeless people in our community. Drop it off without getting out of your car, at 8th & Mission. Or get the number to call at: www.stanthonysf.org or call 415-592-2700
California State Parks
Ano Nuevo State Reserve is looking for volunteers to serve as docent naturalists, and lead walks through the Elephant Seal rookery. They’ll train you. If you’re interested, find out more at: www.parks.ca.gov/anonuevo or call 650-879-2032
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Help keep smoking vehicles off the road: next time you see one, report it to 1-800-EXHAUST. The owner will get a letter suggesting that they tune it up or retire it for cash. Program it into your cell phone: 1-800-EXHAUST. Or report online; get the info at: www.baaqmd.org
City of San Jose
Beat the heat in the South Bay, at any of San Jose's public pools. Swimming lessons are ongoing thru Aug 16th. To find out more go to: www.sanjoseca.gov/prns or call 408-277-2291
RSVP/SF Public Schools
"RSVP" is recruiting adults 55 and over to help tutor and mentor San Francisco public school kids. There are many different kinds of opportunities, and they train you. To find out more go to: www.rsvpsf.org or call 415-474-7787
Project Vote Smart
The "Voter's Self-Defense Manual" is available now to help you sort out the candidates for hundreds of offices. It shows their positions, their voting records, their contributors, and contact info. To find out how to get your free copy, go to: www.votesmart.org or call 888-VOTESMART
BayWise
Help keep polluting chemicals out the Bay by taking your car to a car wash instead of washing it yourself. It also uses less water! You can find out more tips from BayWise, at: www.baywise.org
School For Self-Healing
The School of Self-Healing offers free classes in holistic health methods to the public. Classes are every Thursday night in San Francisco. To find out more click the link at: www.self-healing.org or call 415-665-9574
Community Concerts
Check out "House of Floyd", a tribute to Pink Floyd, Sat Aug 9th at Maritime Academy in Vallejo. It's an outdoor show with laser lights, and of course, an inflatable pig. To find out more go to: www.communityconcerts.com
John Muir Historic Site
There's still room in the August session of the John Muir Mountain Day Camp in Martinez. Get the kids out of the house and away from the TV or computer screen for the final weeks of summer! To find out more go to: www.muircamp.org
Alameda Co Library/Red Cross
The Red Cross will present a free seminar on Emergency Preparedness for elders and their caregivers, July 17th at the Dublin Library. To find out more go to: www.aclibrary.org or call 925-828-1315
California Human Services Dept
If you can't afford car insurance, you may qualify for California's low cost Automobile Insurance Program for low-income drivers.. To find out more, call: 866-602-8861
CA First 5 Kids
Help your kids get their 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables by encouraging them to "eat the colors of the rainbow": red berries, orange carrots, green lettuce, etc. For more info go to: www.first5kids.org.bay
Blue Blanket Improv
Blue Blanket Improv is looking for funny, out-going, semi-talented performers to join their comedy troupe in Half Moon Bay. To find out more go to: www.blueblanketimprov.com
AFICE - Exchange Students
The Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is looking for host families for foreign students to attend school in the Bay Area for a semester or more. Compensation is provide.. To find out more, call: 209-538-2168
Aquarium of the Bay Foundation
Aquarium on the Bay is sponsoring a creativity competition called "Turn the Tide", in which artists show the effect that rising sea levels would have on the Bay Area. Lots of prizes up for grabs, and any art medium is OK. To find out more go to: www.futuresealevel.org or call 415-623-5340
H.I.P Housing
If you need to reduce your housing costs, home-sharing may be the answer. If you live in San Mateo county or are interested in moving there, contact the Human investment Housing Project. Find the number at: 650-348-6660
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Grants are available to families struggling with child health-care costs. If your child needs services not covered by private insurance, you may be eligible. To find out more go to: www.uhccf.org or call 510-548-5335.
California Theater Center
Sign up the kids for live theater classes this summer, with the Summer Theater Conservatories up in the South Bay and Peninsula. To find out more go to: www.ctcinc.org or call 408-245-2979
Music in Schools Today
Fall means back-to-school, and schools need music! Music in Schools Today is offering free music and arts planning to San Francisco Bay Area districts and schools. If you are a principal, teacher or parent, "Music in Schools Today's" planning team is available to work with your team to develop a music and arts plan. Music in Schools Today can help you be sure our children are getting the music education they deserve! Plese click here for more information.
Save the Bay
Save the Bay wants you to know that 15,000 plastic grocery bags were pulled out of the S.F. Bay last year. These kill thousands of birds, marine mammals and fish every year. To find out how you can prevent bay pollution, find the Save the Bay link at www.savesfbay.org
The AIDS/HIV Nightline is looking for volunteers to provide support, counseling, and resources to those with AIDS or Hepatitis C. Find out more at: 415-984-1902
The Skin Cancer Foundation wants to warn skiers and boarders to wear high-spf sunscreen while on the slopes. UV rays are 25% stronger at higher altitudes. To find out more at: www.skincancer.org
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
If you’re struggling with a your mortgage rate or facing foreclosure, attend one of the free Saturday seminars put on the by the non-profit Consumer Credit Counseling Service. To find out more go to: www.gotdebt.org or call 805-383-7700
Transpersonal Psychology
If you’ve had breast cancer in the past 10 years, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology is offering free groups to help reduce stress and increase well-being.
To find out more go to: www.itp.edu
Meals of Marin
Meals of Marin delivers meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses, 365 days a year. They’re looking for dedicated volunteers to deliver warm, nutritious meals to Marin County residents. If you’re interested, go to: www.mealsofmarin.net; www.volunteersolutions.org/marin or call 415-457-4666
Dyspraxia USA
Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects 6% of the population. If you’ve recently had the diagnosis, contact Dyspraxia USA. You can find out how at by calling: 1-777-248-3476
Sharon Art Studio/City of SF
Sharon Art Studio in Golden Gate Park is offering summer classes for teens, in glass, ceramics, jewelry and painting. To find out more go to: www.sharonartstudio.org or call 415-753-7004
Call2Recycle
Chances are you already recycle your glass, plastic and paper, but you can also recycle your rechargeable batteries safely, at many local retailers. To find out where go to: www.call2recycle.org or call 877-2-recycle
Aquarium of the Bay Foundation
Aquarium on the Bay is sponsoring a creativity competition called "Turn the Tide", in which artists show the effect that rising sea levels would have on the Bay Area. Lots of prizes up for grabs, and any art medium is OK. To find out more go to: www.futuresealevel.org or call 415-623-5340
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