Here's a question for the drive home. What's the worst ticket in town? The kind you get from a cop for not wearing a seat belt. Law enforcement agencies across California are actively on patrol to enforce the state's seat belt laws. That's right. Officers right here in our area will be looking for anyone not buckling up. And they will be issuing citations, costing you up to $90. No matter where you're going, make sure you and everyone in your car buckle up day and night. Remember, Click It or Ticket.
If you or someone you know is expecting a baby and needs health insurance, the Aid To Infants And Mothers Program provides FREE medical coverage before, during, and after your baby's birth, if you qualify. FREE and low cost health insurance is available in California for 2 million qualified residents who are not signed up. Call the U.S. Uninsured Help Line to find out if you qualify. Call 1/800-234-1317, or visit www.coverageforall.org.
With winter approaching walking to school through the rain isn't a pleasant thought for any child. But nearly 80,000 California foster children, trying to keep warm and dry without a coat is a chilling thought. To help, Sleep Train will be collecting new coats, but they need your support. Bring your gift of a new coat to any Sleep Train location and our Sleep Train Foster Kids partners will deliver it to a child in need. Remember foster kids come in all shapes and sizes from infants to teenagers, so new coats of all sizes are needed! For a list of Sleep Train locations, please visit www.sleeptrain.com.
Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer with Pure Prevention
Did you know that only 1 in 10 women with breast cancer have a genetic history of the disease? What women put in and out of their bodies can make a difference. For this resason, the Breast Cancer Fund and Luna Bar have launched Pure Prevention, a campaign to help identifiy the environmental causes of breast cancer and inspire women to make pure choices about the products we use everyday. To get the facts and learn simple ways to reduce your risk, visit www.pureprevention.org.
We are committed to building a thriving community where people of all ages, abilities, and interests are inspired to drink, eat and enjoy nature's bounty. For our list of upcoming events, visit www.copia.org.
California Public Utilities Comission's LifeLine Program
With the rise in prices these days, there's one bill you can save on. The California LifeLine Telephone Program can save you on your phone bill every month. You just have to meet the income rules or be enrolled in one of many programs like Medi-Cal, WIC, or Healthy Families. Call your phone company to sign up or toll free at 1-866-272-0350.
In small towns and big cities around the world, Habitat for Humanity voulunteers gather...hammers are raised. Bricks are laid...and another family finds shelther in a home they helped build. Habitat volunteers are changing lives for the better - and in the process, maybe even their own as well. Support the work in your community or wherever your heart leads you. Volunteer. Get involved. And help build it! Visit us at www.habitat.org.
Californians can take pride for having saved so much electricity during past hot weather periods. But if officials do call a Flex Alert, start saving energy. It's the right way to handle an energy, and fight global warming. Get updates at www.flexyourpower.org. SPONSORED BY FLEX YOUR POWER
The Boy Scouts is an outdoor program designed to develop character, citizenship and fitness for boys ages 11 through 17. Through the advancement program and peer group leadership, scouting helps a boy develop into a well-rounded young man. The Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in scouting, is recognized around the world as a mark of excellence. There is also a Cub Scouts program for boys that have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. To learn more visit www.NorCalScouts.org.
Friends for Youth is a community-based mentoring organization that has served disadvantaged youth in San Mateo County since 1979. We are currently seeking mentors to create one-to-one quality mentoring relationships with youth who need them the most. If you or someone you know would like to help a young person achieve their full potential, please call (650) 482-2867 or visit www.friendsforyouth.org
Since 1991, Give Something Back has provided businessess with office products, furniture, printing and superior customer relations at prices better than the national chain stores. They donate their profits...over $3,000,000 so far to local nonprofit organizations chosen by their customers and employees. Customers connect to groups like the Women's Cancer Resource Center, Today's Youth Matter and the San Francisco Food Bank by choosing to buy their office supplies from Give Something Back Business Products. For more information call 866-661-GIVE or visit www.givesomethingback.com.
Step Out: The Walk to Fight Diabetes is about taking a stand against the disease that's outpacing cancer, AIDS and heart disease. Reverse the trend that will see one in three of our young children develop this deadly disease. Gather your family and friends and create a team on Sunday, October 12th. Call 1-888-DIABETES or visit www.diabetes.org/stepout.
There will be a FREE E-Waste Recycling Event at Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette, Sunday, October 12th from 9am-3pm. DROP OFF IS FREE! Some of the electronic items that will be accepted are, televisions, fax machines, VCR's & DVD's, microwaves and lots more. For a complete list and more info, call 866/335-3373 or visit www.noewaste.com.
"Brunch With the Bands II" for Music Program at El Cerrito High
Join us for a deliciously musical time at: "Brunch with the Bands II" at the Downtown restaurant in Berkeley, a benefit for the music program at El Cerrito High School. Sunday, October 12th at 2102 Shattuck Avenue, on the corner of Addison & Shattuck in Berkeley. Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch, music provided by El Cerrito High School students, plus special local guest performers Mo'Fone. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 9 years and under. Two seatings: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm. For more information call Lynn at (510) 236-5637 or Chungde@aol.com.
Throughout the month of October, National Down Syndrome Month, more than 275 Buddy Walk events will occur throughout the United States. The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote acceptance and inclussion of people with Down Syndrome. This is the 3rd Annual walk for the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area. Join us at Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek on Sunday, October 12th. Registration begins at 10:30, walk begins at 11:30. For more information visit www.dsconnection.org.
Come see the coolest globes on the planet! Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a CoolerPlanet will be on display along Crissy Field's waterfront NOWthrough Sunday, October 12th. Cool Globes shows dozens of easy ways to help keep our planet cool. For more information visit www.coolglobes,com
The Diablo Coin Club will hold its annual coin show at the Holiday Inn, Concord on Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th starting at 10:00 am each day. Free appraisals are available and everyone who attends will receive a brand new Alaska State quarter. For more information visit www.diablocoinclub.org.
The Mill Valley Film Festival celebrates 31 years of excellence as a world-renowned film and video festival. The 2008 Festival will be from Thursday, October 2nd-Sunday, October 12th. It takes place at the Sequoia in Mill Valley and the Rasael in San Rafael. MVFF is recognized by its audience, the media and the film industry for distinction in artistic programming and an unyielding commitment to quality. For tickets and for more information visit www.mvff.com.
San Francisco Film Society Presents French Cinema Now
The San Francisco Film Society presents French Cinema Now, a five-day festival presenting the most significant new work from one of the world's most renowned filmaking traditions. Covering a broad spectrum of subject matter and genres, the films in this series - ranging from a rowdy rural comedy to an equestrian documentary to a tense science-fiction thriller - celebrate French cinema. Running Wednesday,October 8 - Sunday, October, 12th at Landmark's Clay Theatre with film guests in attendance. For more information visit www.sffs.org or call (925) 866-9559.
The Seventh Annual Oakland International Film Festival gets underway, Thursday,October 9th - Thursday, October 16th. On opening day, October 9th, enjoy a day of golf at the Metropolitan Links. In the evening, it's a Red Carpet Ceremony, at the Grand Lake Theater, as "Traces of Trade" opens the festival. "FamilyHood Connections" and "First Tees Mentoring Program" benefit from the Oakland International Film Festival. Visit www.oiff.org.
Kaiser Permanente Presents THIS OLD BAG, The Power Of The Purse!
Kaiser Permanente presents THIS OLD BAG, The Power Of The Purse, a celebration of handbags benefitting BREAST CANCER EMERGENCY FUND. Featuring a silent and live auction of celebrity and designer handbags, and introducing PINK GOES GREEN, an initiative featuring beautiful Eco-Conscious Fashion-Forward Bags. It all takes place Friday, October 17th from 6:30pm-9:30pm at the W San Francisco, 181 Third Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.thisoldbag.org.
A Safe Place Domestic Violence Program is celebrating 30 years of providing services to victims of domestic violence on Saturday, October 17th at the beautiful Blackhawk Sports Museum. Mistress of Ceremony is Renel from 98.1 KISS FM, and features Cynthia Foreman "Bruised Buy Not Broken". Funds will support children who are exposed to domestic violence. Call A Safe Place at 510/986-8600, or visit www.asafeplacedvs.org.
Florence Crittenton Service's 6th Annual Fall Luncheon
Would you like to help your community? Then join former San Francisco 49er Harris Barton and attend Florence Crittenton Service's 6th Annual Fall Luncheon, Friday, October 17th from Noon-1:30pm. For more information, call 415/567-2357 x105 or visit www.fcd-sf.org.
Florence Crittenton Services...ending poverty one family at a time.
Join us for an elegant cocktail affair on Friday, October 17th at 6:30 pm. The Merchant's Exchange Building - 465 California Street in San Francisco. It's a night of wicked fun complete with fortune tellers, henna tattoo artists and spirited auction bidding! Enjoy wine by Tableaux and Ketel One cocktails while tickling your taste buds with gourmet treats - all the while raising funds to end homelessness and poverty for families in San Francisco! For more information visit www.hamiltonfamilycenter.org.
See The Hewitt Collection Of African-American Art At MOAD
The Museum of African-Diaspora and Bank of America present THE HEWITT COLLECTION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART, regarded as one of the most significant collections of African-American art of the 20th century, from October 17th, 2008 - January 11th, 2009. For further information, please visit www.moadsf.org.
On Saturday, October 18th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, join us for 3 events in one: Cops & Coffee, Plunge in the Bay, Cable Car Pull. It's fun and entertainment for the whole family! It takes place at Aquatic Park in San Francisco. All to benefit the Greater Bay Area Make a Wish Foundation which grants the wish of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. For more information call (415) 982-9474 or visit www.makeawish.org.
Get a haircut for $15 and help fight breast cancer during the 18th Annual Clip For The Cure. On Saturday, October 18th, from 1pm-3pm, the Regis Salon at the Solano Mall in Fairfield will be giving $15 haircuts, with proceeds benefiting breast cancer research. Come on by for a good cause and a great haircut!
Cowboy Cultural Extravaganza at Sunol Regional Wildreness
Head to Sunol Regional Wildreness on Saturday, October18th for a day of old-fashioned western fun! The cowboy Culture Extravaganza will feature live cowboy music and poetry. Experience hayrides, roping, pioneer crafts, slideshows, food for sale and demonstrations. Free admission! Parking $5. For information call 1-888-EBPARKS or visit www.ebparks.org.
12th Year of Healing and Liberation Through the Arts
Come to the 12th year of healing and liberation through the arts! Artists Against Rape features spoken word, music and art. Saturday, October 18th beginning at 6:00 pm at Project Theater Artaud. Tickets are on a sliding scale to support San Francisco Women Against Rape's programs. For more information call (415) 861-2024 or visit www.sfwar.org.
Are you one of the millions of Americans who have arthritis, joint pain, impaired mobiltiy, aches, sprains, or strains? Then come to the FREE Bone & Joint EXPO presented by the Arthritis Foundation and John Muir Health on Saturday, October 18th, from 9am-3pm, at the Concord Hilton Hotel. Hear from 20 physician specialists. Knees, hips, shoulders, feet ankles, backs, thumbs, spines, elbows will all be addressed. See products and services that can improve mobility, access, and comfort. Call 800/464-6240, or visit www.northerncalifornia.arthritis.org or www.johnmuirhealth.com.
Moms in Bloom, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a pregnancy resource center to Solano County, is hosting the 2nd Annual Growing Families Expo on Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Fairfield Community Center. Enjoy raffles, a live auction, freebies and resources for expectant and new families. For more information and to sign up to volunteer visit www.momsinbloom.org.
The Battle of the Champions DJ Competition featuring the biggest most talented DJ's in Northern California, takes place Saturday, October 18th at Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway in San Francisco. VIP Reception is from7pm-8pm. Showtime is 8pm. For all the info, call 415/933-4442, or visit www.battleofthechampions.biz. Dress code is Urban Classic. Proceeds benefit 4 Bay Area Non-Profits. Brought to you by iDunno Films & Productions.
Join us for the Marin Art and Jazz Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 18th & 19th at the San Rafael Corporate Center Downtown San Rafael from 10am-6pm. 2 days of LIVE performances featuring the Bay Area's best in music, art and entertainment. Reserve your tickets for the Saturday evening Gala Tribute to Legendary Jazz Singer/Composer, Jon Hendricks. Gala tickets are $65...group rates are available. The Festival is FREE to the public and a benefit for young artists and musicians. For more information, please visit www.westcoastarts.org.
Join us for Telling Tales: A Fall Storytelling Festival at Berkwood Hedge School. This wonderful Berkeley Community event takes place on Saturday, October 18th from 12 noon - 5:00 pm. Berkwood Hedge School, 1809 Bancroft Way in Berkeley. Admission is $7 per person, $20 per family. Come out and join in on the fun!!!! For more information call (510) 883-6994. or click here for more details.
Silicon Valley's largest HIV/AIDS event is Sunday, October 19th at Discovery Meadow in San Jose. Join thousands in the 19th annual Walk for AIDS and raise funds for local AIDS service and prevention programs. To register, or for more information visit www.walkforaids.org. You can also call (408) 451-WALK. Walk with us!
Can you imagine what life is like for a refugee fleeing war or conflict? Visit Doctors Without Borders outdoor interactive exhibit “A Refugee Camp in the Heart of San Francisco” and meet aid workers who will show you how Doctors Without Borders provide shelter, food, water, and medical care. The panel is held at Cowell Theatre, Fort Mason Center, Friday, October 17th at 7:00 pm.For details call 1-800-490-0773. Visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org. The Refugee Camp exhibit opens Wednesday, October 15th through the 19th from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm each day in Little Marina Green Park, east of Crissy Field and is free and open to the public. Join a panel discussion with Doctors Without Borders aid workers who will discuss their work delivering emergency medical care.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California remind you to register to vote by Monday, October 20th. And remember, that if you are on probation or have completed parole you are eligible to vote. Sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California.
The Western Regional Advocacy Project invites everyone to DANCING FOR OUR RIGHTS, a celebratory evening of music, dance and community, Wednesday, October 22nd at Slim's in San Francisco. John Santos and Fito Reinoso lead the featured bands providing Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban beats. All ages welcome (6 and up). Tickets are $25 each with proceeds going to WRAP'S programs that promote the human and civil rights of poor and homeless people and moving them towards housing, health care and livable incomes. For more information, visit www.wraphome.org, or call 415/621-2533.
Theater Bay Area's 4th Annual Free Night of Theater
For the first time, Theater Bay Area will be offering an estimated 8,000 free tickets that enthusiastic companies donate for Free Night of Theater in a rolling giveaway over four weeks. New batches of tickets will be available every Wednesday NOWthrough October 22 exclusively on www.TIXBayArea.com.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Annual Light The Night Walk.
Join hundreds of other supporters in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Annual Light The Night Walk...A magical event for the whole family. Enjoy entertainment followed by a short walk suitable for all. Help in the FIGHT AGAINST CANCER. Walks will take place in South San Francisco, Thursday, October 16th and San Jose, Saturday, October 25th. Registration begins at 5pm. The Walk at 7pm. To find out more, call 877-LLS-CURE or visit www.lightthenight.org.
The San Ramon Senior Center Foundation is having an Antique Appraisal Show on Saturday, October 25th. from 12 noon - 4:00 pm. San Ramon Senior Center - 9300 Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon. All proceeds are placed into the Senior Center, so that we may continue to support our seniors with activities and a variety of programs that will enrich their lives. For more information call (925) 973-3250.
Celebrate The Revival Of The Fillmore Center Plaza
Celebrate the revival of The Fillmore Center Plaza...THE FILLMORE IS BACK with a FREE concert featuring BOOKER T. JONES, MICHAEL AUBERG GROUP FEATURING GOAPELE, VINYL, KIM NALLEY, Saturday, October 25th from Noon-6pm at the corner of Fillmore and O'Farrell. For more information visit www.fillmorecenter.com.
Come out and Play! It's the Yerba Buena High School Class of 1988 - 20 year reunion - Saturday, October 25th. Sheraton, Milpitas in the Lazio Room from 6:00- 11:00 pm. We'd love to see you there! Foe more information: ybclassof88@yahoo.com.
In times of stress and anxiety strong communities come together to help one another...and to heal. Join us at the first "Healing to the Beat of our Inner Drums"...A day of drumming, music, food and dancing. Learn about traditional ways of healing the body, mind and spirit. It takes place at Candlestick Shoreline Park on Sunday, October 25th from sunrise to sunset. We hope you can join us!
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation's Annual Hook and Ladder Ball
It's time to Hit the Deck for The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation's Annual Hook and Ladder Ball , benefit dinner, dance and live auction honoring our local Bay Area Fire Departments. Join fire fighters, friends and family for a nautical-themed bash at The Argonaut Hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, on Saturday October 25th. Festivities begin at 6pm. For more information on the Hook & Ladder Ball contact the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation at 800/755-BURN or visit www.aarbf.org.
Geena Conrad, a Homestead High School senior presents Rock Hunger 2008, a benefit concert for Heifer International and The Second Harvest Food Bank. It will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the Pavilion Hall at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. The concert line-up is four local bands: Rob Owen, Pine and Battery, The Heavenly States, Five A.M. For more information visit www.rockhunger2008.com.
Wender Weis Foundation for Children's Annual Halloween Heroes
Join U.S. Olympian Brandi Chastain, Oakland Raiders Nnamdi Asomugha, John Bowie and Justin Fargus and the Wender Weis Foundation for Children. It's the 12th Annual "Halloween Heroes" fundraiser. It will be held on Monday, October 27th at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Proceeds benefit the Jr. Giants and the Exploratorium Children's Outreach Program. For more information, call (650) 325-5302 or visit www.wenderweis.org.
You have always suspected as much: the Three Weird Sisters run the show in Woman's Will's fiendish, 5-person adaptation of Shakespeare's moody mind-game, Macbeth, running Thursday, October 16th through Saturday, November 8th in Oakland and San Francisco. Come see the fast paced action, the dark mysticism of the cursed play, and a "tour de force" ensemble of women, and watch as something wicked this way comes. For more information call (510) 420-0813 or visit www.womenswill.org.
While we can't cut gas prices, the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance can help put some money back in your pocket. The Allicance has joined with Caltrain and Samtrans to sponsor "I'm Pumped Up for Transit Week" Monday, October 27th - Friday, October 31st. Log on to www.commute.org, commit to riding public transportation in or through San Mateo County at least once during that week, and you'll be entered to win a two-night stay at the Fisherman's Wharf Hilton and two tickets for a Hornblower Bay Crusie. Plus more exciting prizes!
War causes wounds that last far beyond the battlefield. Without supportive services, many veterans face unemployment, mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness. But there is hope. SWORDS TO PLOWSHARES' mission is to heal the wounds and restore dignity to all veterans in need. Together with your support, we can help these veterans navigate their way from combat to the community. Join us at our Veteran's Day Dinner on Thursday, November 6th at Moscone West in San Francisco. For more information, visit www.swords-to-plowshares.org, or call Olivia Colt at 415/252-4788.
Now through Sunday, November 16th, when you dine around town, you can help the homeless youth in San Francisco. It's Dine Out and Donate. Simply add a donation to your restaurant bill and help the homeless youth in San Francisco. For a full list of Dine Out and Donate participating restaurants visit www.streetsmart4kids.org
Bay Area High School Students! The MetroPCS Scholars Program is awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to continue education in college or university programs. Applications will be evaluated based on demonstrated exceptional involvement in volunteer activities and community service, in addition to academics and other criteria. Students may pick up applications at select Bay Area schools, any Metro PCS Bay Area Retail Center, or online at www.metropcs.com/scholarship. Applications must be submitted between October 13,2008and December 15, 2008.
Museo ItaloAmericano Exhibit and Programs on Italian Jews
San Francisco's Museo ItaloAmericano's original exhibit, "II Ghetto: Forging Italian Jewish Identities, 1516-1870" will display art and artifacts that testify to the complex interaction of Jews and Christians during the age of the Ghetto in Italy (16th to 19th centuries). It runs from NOW - February 15, 2009. Building C, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Hours are: Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon - 4:00 pm.
Here's a question for the drive home. What's the worst ticket in town? The kind you get from a cop for not wearing a seat belt. Law enforcement agencies across California are actively on patrol to enforce the state's seat belt laws. That's right. Officers right here in our area will be looking for anyone not buckling up. And they will be issuing citations, costing you up to $90. No matter where you're going, make sure you and everyone in your car buckle up day and night. Remember, Click It or Ticket.
If you or someone you know is expecting a baby and needs health insurance, the Aid To Infants And Mothers Program provides FREE medical coverage before, during, and after your baby's birth, if you qualify. FREE and low cost health insurance is available in California for 2 million qualified residents who are not signed up. Call the U.S. Uninsured Help Line to find out if you qualify. Call 1/800-234-1317, or visit 
With winter approaching walking to school through the rain isn't a pleasant thought for any child. But nearly 80,000 California foster children, trying to keep warm and dry without a coat is a chilling thought. To help, Sleep Train will be collecting new coats, but they need your support. Bring your gift of a new coat to any Sleep Train location and our Sleep Train Foster Kids partners will deliver it to a child in need. Remember foster kids come in all shapes and sizes from infants to teenagers, so new coats of all sizes are needed! For a list of Sleep Train locations, please visit 
Did you know that only 1 in 10 women with breast cancer have a genetic history of the disease? What women put in and out of their bodies can make a difference. For this resason, the Breast Cancer Fund and Luna Bar have launched Pure Prevention, a campaign to help identifiy the environmental causes of breast cancer and inspire women to make pure choices about the products we use everyday. To get the facts and learn simple ways to reduce your risk, visit 
We are committed to building a thriving community where people of all ages, abilities, and interests are inspired to drink, eat and enjoy nature's bounty. For our list of upcoming events, visit 
With the rise in prices these days, there's one bill you can save on. The California LifeLine Telephone Program can save you on your phone bill every month. You just have to meet the income rules or be enrolled in one of many programs like Medi-Cal, WIC, or Healthy Families. Call your phone company to sign up or toll free at 1-866-272-0350.
In small towns and big cities around the world, Habitat for Humanity voulunteers gather...hammers are raised. Bricks are laid...and another family finds shelther in a home they helped build. Habitat volunteers are changing lives for the better - and in the process, maybe even their own as well. Support the work in your community or wherever your heart leads you. Volunteer. Get involved. And help build it! Visit us at 
Californians can take pride for having saved so much electricity during past hot weather periods. But if officials do call a Flex Alert, start saving energy. It's the right way to handle an energy, and fight global warming. Get updates at 
The Boy Scouts is an outdoor program designed to develop character, citizenship and fitness for boys ages 11 through 17. Through the advancement program and peer group leadership, scouting helps a boy develop into a well-rounded young man. The Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in scouting, is recognized around the world as a mark of excellence. There is also a Cub Scouts program for boys that have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. To learn more visit 
Friends for Youth is a community-based mentoring organization that has served disadvantaged youth in San Mateo County since 1979. We are currently seeking mentors to create one-to-one quality mentoring relationships with youth who need them the most. If you or someone you know would like to help a young person achieve their full potential, please call (650) 482-2867 or visit 
Since 1991, Give Something Back has provided businessess with office products, furniture, printing and superior customer relations at prices better than the national chain stores. They donate their profits...over $3,000,000 so far to local nonprofit organizations chosen by their customers and employees. Customers connect to groups like the Women's Cancer Resource Center, Today's Youth Matter and the San Francisco Food Bank by choosing to buy their office supplies from Give Something Back Business Products. For more information call 866-661-GIVE or visit 
Step Out: The Walk to Fight Diabetes is about taking a stand against the disease that's outpacing cancer, AIDS and heart disease. Reverse the trend that will see one in three of our young children develop this deadly disease. Gather your family and friends and create a team on Sunday, October 12th. Call 1-888-DIABETES or visit 
There will be a FREE E-Waste Recycling Event at Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette, Sunday, October 12th from 9am-3pm. DROP OFF IS FREE! Some of the electronic items that will be accepted are, televisions, fax machines, VCR's & DVD's, microwaves and lots more. For a complete list and more info, call 866/335-3373 or visit 
Join us for a deliciously musical time at: "Brunch with the Bands II" at the Downtown restaurant in Berkeley, a benefit for the music program at El Cerrito High School. Sunday, October 12th at 2102 Shattuck Avenue, on the corner of Addison & Shattuck in Berkeley. Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch, music provided by El Cerrito High School students, plus special local guest performers Mo'Fone. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 9 years and under. Two seatings: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm. For more information call Lynn at (510) 236-5637 or 
Throughout the month of October, National Down Syndrome Month, more than 275 Buddy Walk events will occur throughout the United States. The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote acceptance and inclussion of people with Down Syndrome. This is the 3rd Annual walk for the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area. Join us at Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek on Sunday, October 12th. Registration begins at 10:30, walk begins at 11:30. For more information visit 
Come see the coolest globes on the planet! Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet will be on display along Crissy Field's waterfront NOW through Sunday, October 12th. Cool Globes shows dozens of easy ways to help keep our planet cool. For more information visit 
The Diablo Coin Club will hold its annual coin show at the Holiday Inn, Concord on Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th starting at 10:00 am each day. Free appraisals are available and everyone who attends will receive a brand new Alaska State quarter. For more information visit 
The Mill Valley Film Festival celebrates 31 years of excellence as a world-renowned film and video festival. The 2008 Festival will be from Thursday, October 2nd - Sunday, October 12th. It takes place at the Sequoia in Mill Valley and the Rasael in San Rafael. MVFF is recognized by its audience, the media and the film industry for distinction in artistic programming and an unyielding commitment to quality. For tickets and for more information visit 
The San Francisco Film Society presents French Cinema Now, a five-day festival presenting the most significant new work from one of the world's most renowned filmaking traditions. Covering a broad spectrum of subject matter and genres, the films in this series - ranging from a rowdy rural comedy to an equestrian documentary to a tense science-fiction thriller - celebrate French cinema. Running Wednesday, October 8 - Sunday, October, 12th at Landmark's Clay Theatre with film guests in attendance. For more information visit 
The Seventh Annual Oakland International Film Festival gets underway, Thursday, October 9th - Thursday, October 16th. On opening day, October 9th, enjoy a day of golf at the Metropolitan Links. In the evening, it's a Red Carpet Ceremony, at the Grand Lake Theater, as "Traces of Trade" opens the festival. "FamilyHood Connections" and "First Tees Mentoring Program" benefit from the Oakland International Film Festival. Visit 
Kaiser Permanente presents THIS OLD BAG, The Power Of The Purse, a celebration of handbags benefitting BREAST CANCER EMERGENCY FUND. Featuring a silent and live auction of celebrity and designer handbags, and introducing PINK GOES GREEN, an initiative featuring beautiful Eco-Conscious Fashion-Forward Bags. It all takes place Friday, October 17th from 6:30pm-9:30pm at the W San Francisco, 181 Third Street. For tickets and more information, visit 
A Safe Place Domestic Violence Program is celebrating 30 years of providing services to victims of domestic violence on Saturday, October 17th at the beautiful Blackhawk Sports Museum. Mistress of Ceremony is Renel from 98.1 KISS FM, and features Cynthia Foreman "Bruised Buy Not Broken". Funds will support children who are exposed to domestic violence. Call A Safe Place at 510/986-8600, or visit 
Would you like to help your community? Then join former San Francisco 49er Harris Barton and attend Florence Crittenton Service's 6th Annual Fall Luncheon, Friday, October 17th from Noon-1:30pm. For more information, call 415/567-2357 x105 or visit 
Join us for an elegant cocktail affair on Friday, October 17th at 6:30 pm. The Merchant's Exchange Building - 465 California Street in San Francisco. It's a night of wicked fun complete with fortune tellers, henna tattoo artists and spirited auction bidding! Enjoy wine by Tableaux and Ketel One cocktails while tickling your taste buds with gourmet treats - all the while raising funds to end homelessness and poverty for families in San Francisco! For more information visit 
The Museum of African-Diaspora and Bank of America present THE HEWITT COLLECTION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART, regarded as one of the most significant collections of African-American art of the 20th century, from October 17th, 2008 - January 11th, 2009. For further information, please visit 
On Saturday, October 18th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, join us for 3 events in one: Cops & Coffee, Plunge in the Bay, Cable Car Pull. It's fun and entertainment for the whole family! It takes place at Aquatic Park in San Francisco. All to benefit the Greater Bay Area Make a Wish Foundation which grants the wish of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. For more information call (415) 982-9474 or visit 
Get a haircut for $15 and help fight breast cancer during the 18th Annual Clip For The Cure. On Saturday, October 18th, from 1pm-3pm, the Regis Salon at the Solano Mall in Fairfield will be giving $15 haircuts, with proceeds benefiting breast cancer research. Come on by for a good cause and a great haircut!
Come to the 12th year of healing and liberation through the arts! Artists Against Rape features spoken word, music and art. Saturday, October 18th beginning at 6:00 pm at Project Theater Artaud. Tickets are on a sliding scale to support San Francisco Women Against Rape's programs. For more information call (415) 861-2024 or visit 
Are you one of the millions of Americans who have arthritis, joint pain, impaired mobiltiy, aches, sprains, or strains? Then come to the FREE Bone & Joint EXPO presented by the Arthritis Foundation and John Muir Health on Saturday, October 18th, from 9am-3pm, at the Concord Hilton Hotel. Hear from 20 physician specialists. Knees, hips, shoulders, feet ankles, backs, thumbs, spines, elbows will all be addressed. See products and services that can improve mobility, access, and comfort. Call 800/464-6240, or visit 
Moms in Bloom, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a pregnancy resource center to Solano County, is hosting the 2nd Annual Growing Families Expo on Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Fairfield Community Center. Enjoy raffles, a live auction, freebies and resources for expectant and new families. For more information and to sign up to volunteer visit 
The Battle of the Champions DJ Competition featuring the biggest most talented DJ's in Northern California, takes place Saturday, October 18th at Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway in San Francisco. VIP Reception is from7pm-8pm. Showtime is 8pm. For all the info, call 415/933-4442, or visit 
Join us for the Marin Art and Jazz Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 18th & 19th at the San Rafael Corporate Center Downtown San Rafael from 10am-6pm. 2 days of LIVE performances featuring the Bay Area's best in music, art and entertainment. Reserve your tickets for the Saturday evening Gala Tribute to Legendary Jazz Singer/Composer, Jon Hendricks. Gala tickets are $65...group rates are available. The Festival is FREE to the public and a benefit for young artists and musicians. For more information, please visit 
Join us for Telling Tales: A Fall Storytelling Festival at Berkwood Hedge School. This wonderful Berkeley Community event takes place on Saturday, October 18th from 12 noon - 5:00 pm. Berkwood Hedge School, 1809 Bancroft Way in Berkeley. Admission is $7 per person, $20 per family. Come out and join in on the fun!!!! For more information call (510) 883-6994. or click 
Silicon Valley's largest HIV/AIDS event is Sunday, October 19th at Discovery Meadow in San Jose. Join thousands in the 19th annual Walk for AIDS and raise funds for local AIDS service and prevention programs. To register, or for more information visit 
Can you imagine what life is like for a refugee fleeing war or conflict? Visit Doctors Without Borders outdoor interactive exhibit “A Refugee Camp in the Heart of San Francisco” and meet aid workers who will show you how Doctors Without Borders provide shelter, food, water, and medical care. The panel is held at Cowell Theatre, Fort Mason Center, Friday, October 17th at 7:00 pm. For details call 1-800-490-0773. Visit 
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California remind you to register to vote by Monday, October 20th. And remember, that if you are on probation or have completed parole you are eligible to vote. Sponsored by the 
The Western Regional Advocacy Project invites everyone to DANCING FOR OUR RIGHTS, a celebratory evening of music, dance and community, Wednesday, October 22nd at Slim's in San Francisco. John Santos and Fito Reinoso lead the featured bands providing Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban beats. All ages welcome (6 and up). Tickets are $25 each with proceeds going to WRAP'S programs that promote the human and civil rights of poor and homeless people and moving them towards housing, health care and livable incomes. For more information, visit 
For the first time, Theater Bay Area will be offering an estimated 8,000 free tickets that enthusiastic companies donate for Free Night of Theater in a rolling giveaway over four weeks. New batches of tickets will be available every Wednesday NOW through October 22 exclusively on 
Join hundreds of other supporters in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Annual Light The Night Walk...A magical event for the whole family. Enjoy entertainment followed by a short walk suitable for all. Help in the FIGHT AGAINST CANCER. Walks will take place in South San Francisco, Thursday, October 16th and San Jose, Saturday, October 25th. Registration begins at 5pm. The Walk at 7pm. To find out more, call 877-LLS-CURE or visit 
The San Ramon Senior Center Foundation is having an Antique Appraisal Show on Saturday, October 25th. from 12 noon - 4:00 pm. San Ramon Senior Center - 9300 Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon. All proceeds are placed into the Senior Center, so that we may continue to support our seniors with activities and a variety of programs that will enrich their lives. For more information call (925) 973-3250.
Celebrate the revival of The Fillmore Center Plaza...THE FILLMORE IS BACK with a FREE concert featuring BOOKER T. JONES, MICHAEL AUBERG GROUP FEATURING GOAPELE, VINYL, KIM NALLEY, Saturday, October 25th from Noon-6pm at the corner of Fillmore and O'Farrell. For more information visit 
Come out and Play! It's the Yerba Buena High School Class of 1988 - 20 year reunion - Saturday, October 25th. Sheraton, Milpitas in the Lazio Room from 6:00- 11:00 pm. We'd love to see you there! Foe more information: 
In times of stress and anxiety strong communities come together to help one another...and to heal. Join us at the first "Healing to the Beat of our Inner Drums"...A day of drumming, music, food and dancing. Learn about traditional ways of healing the body, mind and spirit. It takes place at Candlestick Shoreline Park on Sunday, October 25th from sunrise to sunset. We hope you can join us!
It's time to Hit the Deck for The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation's Annual Hook and Ladder Ball , benefit dinner, dance and live auction honoring our local Bay Area Fire Departments. Join fire fighters, friends and family for a nautical-themed bash at The Argonaut Hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, on Saturday October 25th. Festivities begin at 6pm. For more information on the Hook & Ladder Ball contact the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation at 800/755-BURN or visit 
Geena Conrad, a Homestead High School senior presents Rock Hunger 2008, a benefit concert for Heifer International and The Second Harvest Food Bank. It will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the Pavilion Hall at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. The concert line-up is four local bands: Rob Owen, Pine and Battery, The Heavenly States, Five A.M. For more information visit 
Join U.S. Olympian Brandi Chastain, Oakland Raiders Nnamdi Asomugha, John Bowie and Justin Fargus and the Wender Weis Foundation for Children. It's the 12th Annual "Halloween Heroes" fundraiser. It will be held on Monday, October 27th at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Proceeds benefit the Jr. Giants and the Exploratorium Children's Outreach Program. For more information, call (650) 325-5302 or visit 
You have always suspected as much: the Three Weird Sisters run the show in Woman's Will's fiendish, 5-person adaptation of Shakespeare's moody mind-game, Macbeth, running Thursday, October 16th through Saturday, November 8th in Oakland and San Francisco. Come see the fast paced action, the dark mysticism of the cursed play, and a "tour de force" ensemble of women, and watch as something wicked this way comes. For more information call (510) 420-0813 or visit 
While we can't cut gas prices, the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance can help put some money back in your pocket. The Allicance has joined with Caltrain and Samtrans to sponsor "I'm Pumped Up for Transit Week" Monday, October 27th - Friday, October 31st. Log on to 
War causes wounds that last far beyond the battlefield. Without supportive services, many veterans face unemployment, mental illness, substance abuse, and homelessness. But there is hope. SWORDS TO PLOWSHARES' mission is to heal the wounds and restore dignity to all veterans in need. Together with your support, we can help these veterans navigate their way from combat to the community. Join us at our Veteran's Day Dinner on Thursday, November 6th at Moscone West in San Francisco. For more information, visit 
Now through Sunday, November 16th, when you dine around town, you can help the homeless youth in San Francisco. It's Dine Out and Donate. Simply add a donation to your restaurant bill and help the homeless youth in San Francisco. For a full list of Dine Out and Donate participating restaurants visit 
Bay Area High School Students! The MetroPCS Scholars Program is awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to continue education in college or university programs. Applications will be evaluated based on demonstrated exceptional involvement in volunteer activities and community service, in addition to academics and other criteria. Students may pick up applications at select Bay Area schools, any Metro PCS Bay Area Retail Center, or online at 
San Francisco's Museo ItaloAmericano's original exhibit, "II Ghetto: Forging Italian Jewish Identities, 1516-1870" will display art and artifacts that testify to the complex interaction of Jews and Christians during the age of the Ghetto in Italy (16th to 19th centuries). It runs from NOW - February 15, 2009. Building C, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Hours are: Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon - 4:00 pm.