SF Free Theater Festival - 7/27
The 5th annual "San Francisco Theater Festival" offers over 100 performances in one day at Yerba Buena Center, all for free. They range from Broadway musicals to belly dancing, to jazz opera, and many plays, dealing with racial and cultural issues. It's Sun. July 27th, and you can link to the full guide at: www.sftheaterfestival.org or call 415-543-1718
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
California Lawyers for the Arts - 7/30
California Lawyers for the Arts gives super-low cost seminars in legal issues for companies in the fields of arts and the media. The next one is Wed. July 30th, at Fort Mason, and it's for art & entertainment companies on the Internet. To find out more go to: www.calawyersforthearts.org or call 415-775-7200
CounterPulse/Arts - 7/25
CounterPulse, a non-profit center for emerging artists, presents "Rock 4 Art" with over 50 musicians and avant-garde performers, on Fri July 25th, at the center on Mission Street in SF. To find out more go to: http://www.counterpulse.org/calendar.shtml
Great Wall China Adoption - 7/26
If you're considering adopting, the non-profit group" Great Wall China Adoption" is holding an adoption seminar in Modesto on Sat. July 26th. You'll learn about eligibility and how to navigate the process. To find out more at: www.gwca.org/events/workshops/ or call 209-681-7715
Marin AIDS Project - 7/27
The Marin AIDS Project reminds you that July 27th is National HIV Testing Day. A rapid-results testing clinic will be held that day from 9 to 11, at the Project Center on Grand Street in San Rafael. To find out more go to: www.marinaidsproject.org.
Berkeley Farmers Market/Ecology Center - 7/26
There's free peach-tasting Sat. July 26th at the Berkeley Farmers Market. Learn about buying local and sustainable foods, while the juice dribbles down your chin!
To find out more go to: www.ecologycenter.org or call 510-548-3333
SF Maritime National Park - Through 7/27
The "Festival of Sail" is underway at the San Francisco Waterfront, through July 27th. Explore great sailing ships and take part in marine activities. It takes place at the San Francisco Maritime National Park - the nation's only floating national park! To find out more go to: www.festivalofsail.org
Project Homeless Connect - 7/23
Project Homeless Connect will hold a special event for homeless vets called Veterans Connect, Wed.July 23rd at the War Memorial Veterans' Building in SF. Vets can get help with housing, medical and dental treatment, food, and much more. To find out more go to: http://sfconnect.org or call 415-600-7484
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
Job Connections
Job Connections presents the Northern California career & Leadership Summit, a job fair, on Sat May 31 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Danville. It’s free. To find out more go to: www.jobconnections.org
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.
Big City Mountaineers
The group Big City Mountaineers takes urban kids on wilderness backpacking adventures, and they're looking for volunteers this summer. You can do single-day or multi-day trips. To find out more go to www.bigcitymountaineers.org
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
Providing Autism Research
Providing Autism Research is putting on a golf tournament fundraiser in June; to find out where, find the link at www.par4kidssake.org; www.blueagaveclub.com; www.thewarehousebar.net
Crisis Support Services
Crisis Support Services helps those bereaved for any cause. Group and individual counseling is available, and no one is turned away for lack of money. If you could use help, or if you'd like to help, call 800-260-0094
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
Lupus Foundation
For 30 years the Lupus Foundation has provided support, information and classes for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease, and their families. To find out how you can help, or how they can help YOU, go to: www.balf.org or call 800-523-3363
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
Opportunity Junction
Free computer training and paid work experience is available for Contra Costa residents through Opportunity Junction. Find out how to update your job skills at: www.oportunityjunction.org
Trips for Kids
Trips for Kids needs donations of bicycles and gear, for their Re-Cyclery Thrift Shop in San Rafael. The group takes inner-city kids out for bike trips and teaches them bicycle repair. You can also get great deals at the Shop. To find out more go to: www.tripsforkids.org or call 415-458-2986
StandUp for Kids
Stand Up For Kids in Silicon Valley needs volunteers to help homeless kids and teens in the South Bay. If you'd like to get involved, go to: www.standupforkids.org or email: siliconvalley@standupforkids.org
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