THURSDAY, OCT. 22
Show support for Gazans
Protest former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's involvement in Operation Cast Lead. The December 2008 attack killed more than 1,000 civilians in the Gaza Strip. Olmert is visiting San Francisco to make a presentation at the Westin St. Francis hotel in San Francisco for the World Affairs Council.
5:30 p.m., free
Union Square, across from Westin St. Francis
Powell between Geary and Post, SF
stopaipac.org/olmertprotest
Be counted
Fight back against police brutality and repression on this national day of protest. Wear black to acknowledge the 48 people who have been killed by Oakland police since 1998.
Noon, free
Oakland City Hall
14th and Broadway, Oakl.
(510) 725-8754
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
Climate Action
Join people across the world on this international day of protest for climate justice.
Morning events include public education on BART, a surfer action beach cleanup, and an "underwater" bike ride along SF's post climate-change shoreline. In the afternoon, participants converge at Justin Herman Plaza for a protest.
Events from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.;
Protest 3 p.m., free
Justin Herman Plaza
1 Market, SF
Visit west.actforclimatejustice.org to sign up.
Say Sir! Yes, Sir! to GI cafe
Help raise funds for the Under the Hood café in Killeen, Texas, a support center for soldiers stationed at Fort Hood. Featuring live music by Tommi Avicolli-Mecca and the Peaceniks and Annie and the Vets, clips from the film Sir! No Sir!, a short documentary on Under the Hood café, and discussions with Iraq veterans and one of the founders of Under the Hood.
6:30 p.m.; free, donations encouraged
Peace Café
1665 Haight, SF
underthehoodcafe.org
Save public education
Help define the future of public education in California by attending this conference to democratically decide on an action plan to stop the budget cuts, fee hikes, and layoffs at California's universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. Daylong conference to include talks, group discussions, and a vote.
9 a.m., free
Pauley Ballroom, UC Berkeley
2475 Bancroft, Berk.
SUNDAY, OCT. 25
Afghan women speak out
Hear from the civilians likely to be most affected by a commitment to more troops in Afghanistan: Afghani women. A representative from RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of Women in Afghanistan, will share their message for a nation free of war and fundamentalism and respect for women's rights and human rights. Sponsored by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF).
5 p.m., $5–$25 donation
SF Friends Meeting House
65 Ninth St., SF
afghanwomensmission.org
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