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THURSDAY, JUNE 10
“This Bridge Called My Back”
Radical Women, an international socialist feminist organization, begins its summer Fiery Feminist Theory Series with selected readings from This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color. Home cooked dinner with vegetarian options available at 6:15 p.m. for $7.50.
7 p.m., free
New Valencia Hall
Suite 202
625 Larkin, SF
(415) 864-1278
FRIDAY, JUNE 11
ARCO/BP Boycott Party
Join this peaceful protest calling for the shut down of BP franchises. If you feel helpless as oil continues to kill wildlife and poison the Gulf of Mexico and its shores, make your voice heard with your dollars. Boycott BP and it’s franchises, including Amoco, Castrol, ARAL, ARCO, AM/PM, and Wild Bean Café.
5:30 p.m., free
ARCO Gas Station
1175 Fell, SF
Berkeley Critical Mass
Advocate for the creation of human speed transportation zones while having fun with other members of the bicycling community at this “bike prom” themed critical mass through the streets of Berkeley.
6 p.m., free
Gather at Berkeley BART
Center and Shattuck, Berk.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
Drone Warfare
Join this community forum on the moral, ethical, and legal implications of drone warfare. Use of drones by the U.S. military has increased and is responsible for the deaths of numerous civilians. The U.S. military argues that using drones in sensitive areas reduces the risks to American lives. Hear experts and activists against drone warfare weigh in on this debate.
1:30 p.m., free
Berkeley Public Library
Third Floor Community Room
2090 Kitteredge, Berk.
(510) 845-3815
Toxic Triangle Hearing
Speak out against the environmental racism and cumulative pollution affecting poor communities in San Francisco, Oakland, and Richmond. Demand action from the Environmental Protection Agency, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, State Department of Toxics, Health Department, Navy, and elected officials.
9 a.m., free
St. John’s Baptist Church
825 Newhall, SF
(415) 284-5600
World Naked Bike Ride
Help get the message out about America’s inadequate energy policy, which is harming our economy, the environment, and the planet by catering to oil cartels and increases dependency on oil imports. Go as bare as you dare and arrive early for body paint. Special attention will be paid to protesting BP. Simultaneous worldwide bike rides also scheduled.
Noon, free
Meet at Justin Herman Plaza
Market at Embarcadero, SF
wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
Peace Pie Cookbook
CodePink tells the story of women “waging peace” in a new book, Peace Never Tasted so Sweet: Deliciously Sweet and Savory Pie Recipes from Women around the World. Attend this release party and pie-tasting featuring speakers Medea Benjamin, cofounder of CodePink and Global Exchange; recipe contributor Samina Faheem, founder of American Muslim Voice; and recipe contributor Lorene Zouzounis reading poetry.
6 p.m.; free, $5–$10 suggested donation pies
Mission Pie
2901 Mission, SF
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