October 30, 2002

Colombian solidarity

Wednesday, Oct. 30, join Colombian trade unions, community activists, and human rights organizations to support a general strike in Colombia to protest repressive new labor laws enacted by President Alvaro Uribe Velez, which are condoned by the Bush administration. Bay Area activists hold a press conference in front of the Colombian Consulate. 9 a.m., Colombian Consulate, 595 Market, S.F. (415) 821-6545.

FTAA activist videos

Friday, Nov. 1, join Whispered Media and the San Francisco Independent Media Center for a night of radical activist videos about corporate globalization in the wake of the Free Trade Area of the Americas summit in Quito, Ecuador. 8 p.m., Artists' Television Access, 992 Valencia, S.F. $5-$10 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. (415) 864-1006.

Immigrant unity

Friday, Nov. 1, attend a vigil calling for immigrant unity and recognizing those who have fallen in unjust wars and at unjust borders around the world. 4-6 p.m., San Francisco Women's Building, 3543 18th St., S.F. Free. (415) 861-7419.

Paul Wellstone

Friday, Nov. 1, attend a memorial for Sen. Paul Wellstone, who died in a plane crash Oct. 24. The evening, sponsored by Tikkun, will bring together people who cared about the Democratic senator from Minnesota. 8:30 p.m., Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez, S.F. Free. (415) 282-2317.

Faith and war

Saturday, Nov. 2, join People of Faith Against War for a program, "Reflections on a War with Iraq." Speakers include Jerome Baggett, a professor at UC Berkeley's Jesuit School of Theology; As'Ad Abukhalil, professor of political science at California State University, Stanislaus; and Robert Belcher, professor of Middle East history at the University of Richmond, Virginia. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Holy Redeemer Center, 8945 Golf Links, Oakl. $10 donation. (510) 635-6341

'Poor people's march'

Saturday, Nov. 2, help the Coalition on Homelessness and others protest Propositions N and R, poverty, and the San Francisco housing crisis. The march starts in the Mission District and ends at Civic Center. Gather at noon, 24th St. and Mission, S.F. Free. (415) 346-3740.

Rally for Prop. D

Saturday, Nov. 2, help the campaign for Proposition D fight for public power in the final push before the Nov. 5 election. While at the rally, pick up neighborhood maps and information for precinct walking. 10 a.m., United Educators of San Francisco, 655 14th St., S.F. Free. (415) 820-1418.

Focus on Iraq

Sunday, Nov. 3, attend an event sponsored by the Ecumenical Peace Institute in response to the war on Iraq. The program includes Barbara Lubin, who will share firsthand observations of Iraq, and Manu Ashoo, who has years of experience as a peace activist in the religious community. 7 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins, Berk. $15 donation. (510) 548-4141.

Mobilize against Prop. R

Sunday, Nov. 3, mobilize with the Committee to Save Rent Control to stop Proposition R, the most dangerous attack on tenants' rights in the past 10 years. Walk the precincts this weekend, the final push before Election Day. 11 a.m., Richmond Branch Library, 351 Ninth Ave., S.F. (415) 282-5525.

Walk for peace

Sunday, Nov. 3, join the Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace for their weekly peace walk around Lake Merritt in Oakland. Meet 3 p.m. at Lake Merritt's east-end colonnade, between Grand and Lakeshore, Oakl. Free. (510) 763-8712.

Zionist theory

Monday, Nov. 4, Joel Beinin and George Bisharat present "The Palestinian Refugees of 1948," part of a lecture series sponsored by A Jewish Voice for Peace. 7:30 p.m., Geary Theater, 415 Geary, fifth floor, S.F. $10-$20 sliding scale, $5 students. (415) 789-8279.

Election-night party

Tuesday, Nov. 5, see local political rock band Urban Warrior as they headline "Election Night Extravaganza." Bring your voting stub to get half off the cover charge and free merchandise from the bands. 9 p.m., Red Devil Lounge, 1695 Polk, S.F. $4. (415) 861-5468.

Desert Storm film

Wednesday, Nov. 6, see Hidden Wars of Desert Storm, a film by Melvin Cox of African Connections, about the real war on Iraq in 1990, including the embargo, diplomatic procedures, and "Gulf War syndrome." It is followed by "Barbara Lee Speaks for Me," a video of her speech before Congress in October 2001. 7 p.m., Richmond Public Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. (510) 620-6500.

Support sustainability

Wednesday, Nov. 6, learn about and help support the first straw-bale, off-the-grid building in San Francisco, located in the Bayview-Hunters Point community. Speakers include Sup. Sophie Maxwell and sustainable-building pioneer Sim Van Der Ryn. 7-9 p.m., Crissy Field Center, 603 Mason, S.F. Free; donations requested. Formal business attire requested. RSVP by calling (415) 508-0575.

Mobilize for Prop. D

Through Election Day, Nov. 5, mobilize to pass Prop. D and help shut down the toxic, antiquated Hunters Point power plant once and for all. Precinct walking Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.; phone-banking Sun.-Thurs., 6:30-9 p.m., United Educators of San Francisco, 655 14th St., S.F. (415) 820-1418.