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WEDNESDAY, JULY 7
Think Outside the Bomb
Learn about Think Outside the Bomb, a volunteer, youth-organized, grassroots network working for nuclear abolition. Also learn about its 2010 Disarmament Summer campaign at this presentation on nuclear weapons, the energy industry, and the human and environmental costs of nuclear weapons. Entertainment, special guests, and more.
7 p.m., free
The Long Haul
3124 Shattuck, Berk.
THURSDAY, JULY 8
"Sustainable Home Landscape"
Attend this panel discussion on how to harvest rainwater and reuse greywater in the urban landscape moderated by Cleo Woelfle-Erskine, one of the founders of Greywater Action. Learning how to conserve water at home is becoming increasingly important for Californians as we face drought and collapsing ecosystems.
6 p.m., free
San Francisco Public Library
Latino Hispanic Community Meeting Room
100 Larkin, SF
(415) 557-4484
SUNDAY, JULY 11
Pastors for Peace
Support the 21st Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba as it passes through San Francisco on its way to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba and challenge the U.S. blockade. The caravan is visiting 130 U.S. and Canadian cities to educate people about the blockade while collecting construction, medical, and education supplies before traveling to Cuba without asking for a U.S. government license. Featuring a presentations and video.
2 p.m., free
Temple United Methodist Church
65 Beverly, SF
More Drought Solutions
Learn how to save water in your house and yard with greywater systems, rainwater catchments, earthworks, and landscaping choices at this presentation and workshop with instructor Babak Tondre. The greywater system at EcoHouse was the first permitted residential greywater system in California. Return home with ideas and plans of your own.
10 a.m., $15
Ecology Center, Suite H
2530 San Pablo, Berk.
(510) 548-2220
MONDAY, JULY 12
The good tariffs
Attend this one-day conference titled "Feed-in Tariffs: A Time for Real Action on Renewable Energy in California" to discuss feed-in tariffs as way to stimulate investment in renewable energy, increase energy security, and promote economic development in California.
9 a.m.– 5 p.m., $30
City Club
11th Floor
155 Sansome, SF
www.pacificenvironment.org/FITconference
TUESDAY, JULY 13
Adoption options
Attend this informational workshop to find out about the possibilities of providing a permanent home to one of the 80,000 foster children in California. Adopt A Special Kid (AASK) is located in Oakland and provides social work services necessary for adoption as well as a monthly stipend until children reach the age of 18. All families welcome, including LGBT families, singles, partnered people, older people, disabled people, homeowners, and renters.
7 p.m., free
AASK Office, Suite 103
8201 Edgewater, Oakl.
(510) 553-1748 ext. 12
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