Before we update you on these events, here is a quick shout out to CommUniverCity, AmeriCorps, the Environmental Club, and Environmental Resource Center, SJSU students and faculty volunteers that truly made the SJSU Day of Service a smashing success! The first two pictures are by the amazing Dylan Crutchfield from the SJSU Environmental Resource Center! The latter is from Yan Yin and Mohammad Beheshtaein respectively.
Monday May 11
Veggielution Upcoming Committee Meetings
Our next Resource Development Meeting will be 7pm, Monday, May 11 at Mark and Amie's House. E-mail us if you need directions. Farm Planning Meetings are continuing 1 hour before each workday. Community Outreach and Education Committee times will be announced soon.
Tuesday May 12th
City Hall Tuesday Market / 3-7:30 pm
When: 3-7:30 pm every Tuesday beginning April 21, 2009
Where: 50 S. Fifth Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
Where: 50 S. Fifth Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
The Tuesday Market at City Hall will provide a weekly sustainable marketplace to promote greener lifestyles by living/working/buying local, eating organic, using renewable resources, and supporting green businesses. Learn to become energy efficient, reduce waste, and conserve water.
The market will consist of a farmers market of locally grown organic and non-organic produce, unique local crafts, entertainment and food/beverages.
This is an opportunity to adopt new practices and improve the quality of our environment for a sustainable San Jose. We encourage you to walk, take convenient VTA Public Transit, or ride your bike to our free bike-parking area. If you must drive, we have two-hour parking validation for shoppers only.
The Tuesday Market is a "Zero Waste" event. Please bring your own reusable shopping bag or basket.
Wednesday May 13MASS Student Mobilization to STAND UP for EDUCATION funding! / 9 am May 13- 2 pm May 14th
Who: Bay Area PLAN
When: 9 am May 13- 2 pm May 14
Where: State Capitol at Sacramento, California
Email: cmcdonald@caljustice.org
Join the Campaign for Quality Education (CQE) as hundreds of students, parents, and community advocates gather from across California for a statewide student action. As our nation and state faces the largest economic crisis in recent history, it's vital that we invest in our future by investing in education, health and other human services.
Now more than ever, it's important to advocate for education quality and equity in California’s public schools. The current economic downtown has our leaders cutting and borrowing, with too little focus on raising the revenue that’s needed to provide the kind of education our students need. The budget debates and upcoming Special Election are an opportunity to highlight the continued issues of educational inequality, inequity and funding in the State of California.
On Wednesday, May 13 the week of the the 55th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision, CQE members and allies—students, parents, community advocates and supporters—will converge on Sacramento to oppose the Governor’s budget cuts and demand that California prioritize education for ALL students by fully funding education and by creating an action plan for long-term sustainable funding that targets students with the greatest academic needs.
More information to come, for updates please visit: http://quality-education.org
The Campaign for Quality Education (CQE), a statewide coalition of grassroots, civil rights, policy and research organizations committed to educational equity for all communities in California’s public schools. The CQE engages communities of color and low-income communities to actively develop and support state and local education policy agendas, inspire a public consciousness that genuinely values education, and advance the movement for racial and economic justice.
AB540 Mentoring Program Fundraiser/ 11 am- 5 pm
Who: IDEAS UCLAImproving Dreams, Equality, Access and Success (IDEAS) welcomes immigrant students and those who support their struggle for equal opportunity in their university education. When: 11 am-5 pm Wednesday May 13 Where: SAC Lounge at University of California-Los Angelos
Email: ideas@ucla.edu
Come support the IDEAS AB540 Mentoring Program by enjoying a classic root bear, coke, or orange soda float!!!!
Veggielution Community Gardening/ 2:30- 5 pm
When: 2:30-5 pm every WednesdayWhere: Veggielution at Emma Prusch Park in San Jose:
647 South King Road
San Jose, CA 95116
info@veggielution.org
We have workdays at Emma Prusch Park every Sunday starting at 10am and Wednesday starting at 2:30pm. On each workday we do tasks such as planting, weeding, composting, harvesting, and more. You don't have to have any previous gardening experience, we will show you what to do. If you do have some gardening experience, we would love to learn from you! The potluck lunch is a great chance to unwind from the day and get to know your fellow farmers. Please bring something to share - this can be as simple as a few pieces of fruit or a loaf of bread, or as elaborate as you like. All volunteers are encouraged to take home some food.
Work In = Food Out.What to Wear/Bring
For your safety and comfort, it is important that you bring certain things when participating in a workday:
- Closed-toe shoes or boots: Mandatory
- A hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Recommended: Food to eat or to share, Long sleeved shirts and long pants; Work gloves
Film Screening: Ask Not/ 7-9 pm
A striking film on the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy followed by discussion with guests with incredible first-hand experience!
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon ValleyWhen: 7-9 pm Wednesday May 13
Where: MACLA Castellano Theater
510 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: Jaime Contreras or Megan Fluke via 408.278.2280
siliconvalley@generationengage.org
siliconvalley@generationen
After the film we will have 4 incredible guest panelists:
-Maximillian Guglielmelli, US Army (2004-2008), SJSU student
-Drew House, US Navy (1991-1999), SJSU’s LGBT Resource Center graduate assistant
-Beach Pace, US Army (1987-1998), Executive Director, City Year
-Paul Wysocki, Executive Director, Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center
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ASK NOT is a rare and compelling documentary film that explores the effects of the US military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gay and lesbian soldiers and service members. The film exposes the tangled political battles that led to the discriminatory law and examines the societal shifts that have occurred since its passage in 1993. Current and veteran gay soldiers reveal how “don’t ask, don’t tell” affects them during their tours of duty, as they struggle to maintain a double life, uncertain of whom they can trust. The film also explores how gay veterans and youth organizers are turning to forms of personal activism to overturn the policy. From a national speaking tour of conservative universities to protests at military recruitment offices, these public events question how the U.S. military can claim to represent democracy and freedom while denying one segment of the population the right to serve.
Please RSVP @ http://guest.cvent.com/v.aspx?1A,Q3,0d1e6490-779f-4d18-9270-35e86d286201
-Maximillian Guglielmelli, US Army (2004-2008), SJSU student
-Drew House, US Navy (1991-1999), SJSU’s LGBT Resource Center graduate assistant
-Beach Pace, US Army (1987-1998), Executive Director, City Year
-Paul Wysocki, Executive Director, Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center
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ASK NOT is a rare and compelling documentary film that explores the effects of the US military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gay and lesbian soldiers and service members. The film exposes the tangled political battles that led to the discriminatory law and examines the societal shifts that have occurred since its passage in 1993. Current and veteran gay soldiers reveal how “don’t ask, don’t tell” affects them during their tours of duty, as they struggle to maintain a double life, uncertain of whom they can trust. The film also explores how gay veterans and youth organizers are turning to forms of personal activism to overturn the policy. From a national speaking tour of conservative universities to protests at military recruitment offices, these public events question how the U.S. military can claim to represent democracy and freedom while denying one segment of the population the right to serve.
Please RSVP @ http://guest.cvent.com/v.aspx?1A,Q3,0d1e6490-779f-4d18-9270-35e86d286201
On another note, our editor Yan Yin, and writer Evelyn are GenerationEngage ambassadors. We will be there!
Thursday May 14
Peeing in Peace/ 7-8:30 pm
Who: Queers Thoughtfully Interrupting PrejudiceWhen: 7-8:30 pm Thursday May 14
Where: Ohlone Room, San Jose State University's Student Union
Email: Evelyn, the secretary for QTIP and our newest writer via vyln88@yahoo.com
If you haven't heard, SJSU is turning 15 bathrooms in gender neutral bathrooms over the summer. Recently, there has been some controversy over this issue.
So, QTIP has decided to put together an event to inform the public on why gender neutral bathrooms are necessary. Peeing in Peace is a presentation by the Transgender Law Center about gender neutral bathrooms.
There will be an open forum after the presentation. Please come listen and voice your opinion!
Friday May 15
Freedom Summit 2009/ 4 pm Friday May 15 - 4 pm Saturday May 16
Who: Cardinal Life at Stanford When: 4 pm May 15- 4 pm May 16
Where:
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship
2440 Leghorn Street
Mountain View, California
Email:info@freedom-summit.org
Conference website: http://freedom-summit.org
About human trafficking:
An estimated 27 million people are slaves today, more than during 400 years of the transatlantic slave trade. The sale of human beings is the third largest illicit trade following drugs and weapons, but is growing faster than both of these. An estimated 50% of the victims are children and 80% are women. Learn more
About the conference:
Our mission is to inform, unite, and engage the Christian community against the global epidemic of human trafficking. Our hope is to gather people from around the Bay Area who will join the modern abolitionist movement.
Register online!
http://freedom-summit.org/register.html
GenerationEngage Environmental Sustainability Committee/ 6-8 pm
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon Valley
When: 6-8 pm Friday May 15
Where: GESV Headquarters
60 S. Market St. Suite 1000, San Jose, California
We will focus on the Plastic and Paper Bag fee / ban that will impact San Jose and possibly more areas in the Silicon Valley. Free dinner as usual! And on another note, our editor Yan Yin is the chair of this committee.
SCU 2009 Benefit Slam/ 7:30-11:00 pmMountain View, California
Email:info@freedom-summit.org
Conference website: http://freedom-summit.org
About human trafficking:
An estimated 27 million people are slaves today, more than during 400 years of the transatlantic slave trade. The sale of human beings is the third largest illicit trade following drugs and weapons, but is growing faster than both of these. An estimated 50% of the victims are children and 80% are women. Learn more
About the conference:
Our mission is to inform, unite, and engage the Christian community against the global epidemic of human trafficking. Our hope is to gather people from around the Bay Area who will join the modern abolitionist movement.
Register online!
http://freedom-summit.org/register.html
GenerationEngage Environmental Sustainability Committee/ 6-8 pm
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon Valley
When: 6-8 pm Friday May 15
Where: GESV Headquarters
60 S. Market St. Suite 1000, San Jose, California
We will focus on the Plastic and Paper Bag fee / ban that will impact San Jose and possibly more areas in the Silicon Valley. Free dinner as usual! And on another note, our editor Yan Yin is the chair of this committee.
Who: Santa Clara University MSA When: 7:30-11:00 pm Friday May 15
Where: The California Mission Room in the Benson Memorial Center,
Santa Clara University
500 El Camion Real
Santa Clara, California
Lookin for a way to spice up your Friday night and support a good cause while you're at it?
The SCU Muslim Student Association and SCU United Middle East clubs present our first ever Benefit Slam: A night of music, poetry, and spoken word to benefit the children of Palestine.
Featuring performances by established Muslim artists Five Eighty, Tyson of Remarkable Current, Somalia, and Sam Aljundi, as well as spoken word by local artists and students along with some SNACKS.
Admissions will be $5.00 and all proceeds will go to the Palestinian Childrens Relief Fund. Tickets will be sold at the door.
If you do spoken word or poetry and would like to participate, contact Shereen at whereismykufi@gmail.com.
Saturday May 16
USGS Open House: Menlo Park / 10 am Saturday May 16- 4 pm Sunday May 17
Who: Bay Area Earthquake PreparednessWhen: 10 am May 16- 4 pm May 17
Where: USGS Regional Headquarters
345 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, California
Scientists at the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) Menlo Park campus are leaders in research on earthquakes, water quality, volcanoes, coastal and marine geology, mineral and energy resources, geography, and the San Francisco Bay ecosystem.
The exhibits and presentations at our 2009 Open House illustrate the diversity of projects in which USGS employees are engaged.
We hope that you and your family will take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact with USGS scientists, enjoy hands-on exhibits, and gain a greater appreciation of our connection to the natural systems of our dynamic planet – Earth.
There will also be live music from Duckweed and Left Bank as well as movies, and lots more! This is the same USGS we see on the news everytime there is an earthquake in the Bay Area. Come join us, learn, and have fun!
http://openhouse.wr.usgs.gov/index.html
Menlo Park, California
Scientists at the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) Menlo Park campus are leaders in research on earthquakes, water quality, volcanoes, coastal and marine geology, mineral and energy resources, geography, and the San Francisco Bay ecosystem.
The exhibits and presentations at our 2009 Open House illustrate the diversity of projects in which USGS employees are engaged.
We hope that you and your family will take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact with USGS scientists, enjoy hands-on exhibits, and gain a greater appreciation of our connection to the natural systems of our dynamic planet – Earth.
There will also be live music from Duckweed and Left Bank as well as movies, and lots more! This is the same USGS we see on the news everytime there is an earthquake in the Bay Area. Come join us, learn, and have fun!
http://openhouse.wr.usgs.gov/index.html
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