Gwen Araujo trial forum

Wednesday, June 16, community members and experts discuss the Gwen Araujo murder trial and issues like media coverage and safer schools for transgender youth. 6-7:30 p.m., San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market, S.F. Free. (415) 865-5555.

Legal rights training

Wednesday, June 16, East Bay Animal Advocates sponsors a legal rights training with attorney Angelo Butler, covering freedom of speech, unreasonable searches and seizures, and questioning by law enforcement. 6:45 p.m., Albany Public Library, 1247 Marin, Albany. Free. (925) 487-4419.

Reflecting on revolutions

Wednesday, June 16, hear Mozambicans and South Africans address the status of their nations as they commemorate the 28th anniversary of the uprising and massacre in Soweto, South Africa. Bring hygiene gifts for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. 7 p.m., San Francisco Friends Meeting House, 65 Ninth St., S.F. Free. (415) 565-0201, ext. 15.

Activists speak

Thursday, June 17, listen to Hal Carlstad, a 79-year-old antiwar activist who has been arrested more than 150 times, and Debbie Moore, a "love activist" and nude performance artist, speak at the monthly series "So How'd You Become an Activist?" 7 p.m., Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar, Berk. $5 donation, $3 students. (415) 927-1645.

Chiapas report

Thursday, June 17, Pedro Zaragoza of DESMI, a community-based organization in Chiapas, Mexico, that provides technical support to indigenous cooperatives, shares stories and images of the successes and practical challenges faced by communities trying to create their own sustainable agriculture and crafts cooperatives. 7-9 p.m., Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo, Berk. Free. (510) 548-2220, ext. 233.

Iraq's future

Thursday, June 17, the Independent Institute sponsors "The Future of Iraq: Democracy or Quagmire," a forum addressing questions about Iraq's new government. Reception 6:30 p.m., program 7-9 p.m., Independent Institute Conference Center, 100 Swan Way, Oakl. $15, $10 members. (510) 632-1366, ext. 118.

Treasure Island benefit

Thursday, June 17, the Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative honors Treasure Island's service and housing providers at a benefit celebrating 10 years of community building and homelessness solutions. 5:30-8 p.m., Building One rotunda, 410 Avenue of the Palms, Treasure Island. $65. (415) 274-0311.

'Thirst' screening

Friday, June 18-Thursday, June 24, see the national premiere of Thirst, a documentary that reveals how efforts by corporations to commodify the world's water supplies have become a catalyst for community resistance to globalization in Bolivia, India, and the United States. The filmmakers attend the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6:15 and 8 p.m. screenings for a post-film discussion. 6:15, 8, and 9:30 p.m. (also Sat/19-Sun/20, 2 and 4 p.m.), Roxie Cinema, 3117 16th St., S.F. $8, $5 weekend matinees, $4 seniors and children. (510) 663-0888.

Budget hearing

Saturday, June 19, attend the final San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget Committee hearing on the fiscal year 2004-05 city budget, at which the committee hears public input. 1 p.m., City Hall, Legislative Chambers, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl., S.F. Free.

Save the world in one day

Saturday, June 19, learn how to convert good intentions into practical results at the Sustainable World Symposium, a one-day "think globally, act locally" educational conference featuring Bay Area activists, interactive demonstrations, a multicultural ceremony and dance-theater presentation, and information about service projects in developing countries. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., performance 8-10 p.m., St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough, S.F. $45 advance, $55 door; nonprofits, students, and seniors $25 advance, $30 door. (415) 785-1888, www.swcoalition.org.

Racial health disparities

Tuesday, June 22, the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network hosts "Building Up Healthy Communities, Breaking Down Health Disparities: Addressing Community Factors to Improve the Health of Communities of Color," a one-day workshop to discuss strategic approaches to reduce ethnic and racial health disparities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., East Bay Community Foundation, 353 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakl. Free. Register by June 17 at www.cpehn.org/register.php?id=62.

Tough love for Democrats

Tuesday, June 22, political commentator E.J. Dionne discusses Democrats' cynicism and defeatism at "Tough Love: How Democrats Can Reclaim the White House." 6 p.m., Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market, S.F. $18, $12 members. (415) 597-6712.

U.S. history in Haiti

Tuesday, June 22, hear about the history of U.S. involvement in Haiti and recent developments from members of a recently returned fact-finding delegation to Haiti. 7 p.m., Centro del Pueblo, 474 Valencia, S.F. $5-$10 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. (415) 821-6545.

Gun policy in America

Wednesday, June 23, Michael Barnes, president of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, speaks about stronger gun policies at "An Assault on Our Safety: Gun Policy in America." 6 p.m., Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market, S.F. $18, free members. (415) 597-6712.

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