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THURSDAY, AUG. 5
Power on
Gather with the public power supporters and advocates who brought us the No on 16 campaign, which blocked PG&E’s attempt to solidify its monopoly. Attend a workshop that will analyze the campaign and election victory, discuss current challenges to public power, and find common ground for the future push for true power to the people. The workshop is followed by a festive buffet, awards ceremony, music, and more.
1 p.m. workshop, 5:30 p.m. party; free
The Merchants Exchange Building
465 California, SF
Zero waste lunches
Learn about the impact that your daily lunches have on the environment and become more informed about the amount of waste created by takeout food and prepackaged lunches. Find out how you can change your habits, including what to buy at farmers markets and how to pack your food to create zero- waste lunches.
Noon, free
Green Zebra Environmental Action Center
Suite 9, 50 Post, SF
FRIDAY, AUG. 6
Worker Cooperative Conference
The public is invited to attend this national conference on the increasingly celebrated concept of worker cooperatives (think Cheeseboard and Arizmendi). Workshops and speakers will look at worker cooperatives as a remedy for larger social and economic problems such as job loss and environmental damage and will present innovative approaches to common challenges cooperative businesses face in accountability and management, financing, governance, vision, and growth.
Fri. 9 a.m.–midnight, Sat. 9 a.m.–11 p.m.;
Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; $90–$300
Clark Kerr Conference Center
UC Berkeley
2601 Warring, Berk.
SATURDAY, AUG. 7
"Choking on Oil"
Get together with others who are frustrated by the BP oil spill catastrophe and learn about the surrounding issues at this networking performance featuring poets, artists, special guest speakers, and a silent auction to help raise funds for charities. Hosted by Out of Our poetry magazine.
7 p.m., free
Viracocha
998 Valencia, SF
Lantern ceremony
Commemorate the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at this Japanese-style peace event. Participants are invited to decorate candlelight peace lanterns that will be floated at sunset during a ceremony that includes reading a message sent by the mayor of Hiroshima and Japanese bamboo flute music. Materials provided.
6:30 p.m., free
Berkeley Aquatic Park
Addison at Bolivar, Berk.
(510) 595-4626
TUESDAY, AUG. 10
Chew on this
Examine the journey our food takes before it reaches our plates, in what ways the supply chains are broken, and what we can do to fix it. Hear about food justice best practices from local professionals, experts, and activists using a labor perspective. Presented by Pursue: Action for a Just World.
6:30 p.m., $10
Local Mission Eatery
3111 24th St., SF
www.fruitsofourlabor.eventbrite.com
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