COMMUNITY CALENDAR: FEBRUARYEDITION #343
Updated: 2/12/15
BLACK HISTORY OFFERINGS AND EVENTS
This section includes:Black History programming, special community events, and celebrations.
WHO: Bayview Library, San Francisco Public Library
WHAT: Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
WHERE: Bayview Library, 5075 3rd St. @ Revere St.
WHEN: February 1 – 28
CONTACT: (415) 355-5757 Cristina
NOTES: Pick up a form from a librarian and turn it back in for a prize! For youth ages 5-18. Prizes given out after Feb. 18th.
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WHO: Bayview Library, San Francisco Public Library
WHAT: Movie & Discussion - Dark Girls
WHERE: Bayview Library, 5075 3rd St. @ Revere
WHEN: Friday, February 13, 2015, 3 pm
CONTACT: (415) 355-5757
NOTES: Join us for a viewing of Dark Girls, a 2011 documentary that explores the biases and attitudes about skin color, women and the Black American culture. Stay for a discussion moderated by Media Specialist Carol Belle-Thomas Moss from City College of San Francisco's Rosenberg Library.
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WHO: Bayview Library, San Francisco Public Library
WHAT: HBCU Tour Discussion
WHERE: Bayview Library, 5075 3rd St. @ Revere
WHEN:Wednesday,February 18, 2015,5 pm
CONTACT: (415) 355-5757
NOTES:Students who participate in the International Scholar Laureate Programwill discuss their most recent tour of historically black colleges and universities. HBCU's that will be discussed are Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Tuskegee University.
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WHO:KQED
WHAT:American Denial
WHEN:Thursday, February 19th, 2015 at 12 pm
WHERE: San Francisco State University
NOTES:FREE Event - Join KQED, Independent Television Services, The Richard Oakes Multicultural Center, and Delta Kappa Alpha for a screening of this harrowing documentary, American Denial, which details the works of Nobel Laureate Gunnar Myrdal whose study, An American Delemma (1944), provided a provocative inquiry into the dissonance between stated beliefs as a society and what is perpetuated and allowed in the name of those beliefs.
Then, after the screening, join the discussion about contemporary race-relations in the United States with moderator Milton Reynolds of Facing History and Ourselves.
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WHO:End the Siege on Black Lives!A call to action
WHAT: Comestrategize around critical issues of race and resistance. These dynamic speakers will kick off an open conversation on how to sustain and broaden the movement against police violence.
WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 6:00pm
WHERE:Rafiki Wellness Center 601 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco
Between 3rd & Pier 80. 3 blocks from T-Muni 3rd & Marin stop.For a shuttle from 3rd St. to the Center, call 415-730-2917.
CONTACT:For more info: call 415-854-1278 or email or visit socialism.com. On site childcare provided. To arrange childcare or work exchanges, call two days ahead.
NOTES: Thea Matthews: President of the Black Student Union at City College of San Francisco; she collaborated on organizing the Millions March SF and the Queers Come Out for #BlackLivesMatter demonstration.Duciana Thomas: Co-convener of Radical Women’s Multi-Racial Revolutionary Feminism discussion group; long-time resident of SF’s Bayview Hunters Point; and Coordinator of the Comrades of Color Caucus of RW and FSP. Steena Wright: Member of Black Woman Coalition at Mills College and a junior in Ethnic Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies; organizer of Womyn of Color Forum at City College of SF.Chicken & Sausage or Herb Gumbo Supper 8pmDoor donation $2, Supper $8. Work exchanges and sliding scale available, no one turned away for lack of funds.
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WHAT: Living Beyond Fear
WHERE: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco CA 94124
WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2015, 9:30-3pm
CONTACT: RSVP to: Click “Ambulatory Care Training Unit” Make sure to log in or create new username. Limited Seating. Please register today
NOTES: The Black History Planning Committee cordially invites you to attend a celebration which includes a panel discussion entitled. “Living Beyond Fear”. Entertainment, Music, Honoree Awards, Food and Panel Discussion.
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WHO: Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) Bayview Hunters Point YMCA and
Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC)
WHAT: The Fifth Annual celebration of culture, family, and tradition
WHERE: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco CA 94124
WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2015, 11am-2pm
NOTES: Free Toy Give Away and Free Bag of Groceries (First 100 Families)Performance by: CYC Lion Dance, Drum Dance and African Dance. Raffle $100.00 shopping spree at Safeway and other prizes.
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WHO: Infinity Productions, Inc.In collaboration with Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre
WHAT: Black History Celebration 2015
WHERE: Southeast Community Facility, Alex L. Pitcher, Jr. Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue
WHEN: SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 3:00 PM
NOTES: Theme: “A Century of Black Life, History & Culture” IP’s Subtheme: “Voice of The Versifiers”
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WHO: Bayview Library, San Francisco Public Library
WHAT: Teen Movie: Good Hair
WHERE: Bayview Library, 5075 3rd St. @ Revere
WHEN: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 3:30 pm
CONTACT: (415) 355-5757 or - Ileana, Teen Services Librarian
NOTES: From Producer Chris Rock; hair care professionals, beauty shop patrons and celebrities offer their stories and observations on the impact of hairstyles on the black community. PG-13; 2009.
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WHO:Alliance of Black Educators
WHAT:15th Annual Awards Ceremony
WHEN:February 25, 2015 from 5-8pm
WHERE:St. Mary’s Cathedral 1111 Gough & Geary St
CONTACT:For more information or to RSVP please contact Virginia Marshall – or Barry V. Dow, M.Ed. – (415) 571-1538.
NOTES:There is a need for 50 Men to volunteer at the 15th Annual Awards Ceremony to honor African-American Honor Students of the San Francisco Unified School District.
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WHO: Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, Inc.
WHAT: Black Cuisine 2015 Festival for Foodies and Families
WHEN: March 7, 2015 – 11:00am-6:00pm
WHERE: 1706 Yosemite Avenue, Third Street, San Francisco, CA
CONTACT: /NOTES:Free Admission, Food Booths, Youth Activities, Marketplace, and Live Music. Enter cooking contest and/or buy Pre-Sale Food Tickets – call 415-822-1444. Volunteers needed.
1st Prize - $100
2nd Prize - $75
3rd Prize - $50
On Black Cuisine Festival Day (March 7, 2015). Last chance to register and drop off your Food Entry by 10:00am at 5600A Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Bayview Senior Connections Building.
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SUMMER RESOURCES AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS
This section includes: workshops & trainings, youth programming, summer camps & employment, events, and activities.
WHO: AT&T & Girls Who Code
WHAT: Calling 10th and 11th grade girls for Summer Immersion Program
WHERE: Click here to apply or visit
WHEN:Applications will be accepted through February 12, 2015.
NOTES: AT&T has collaborated with Girls Who Code to empower teenage girls with the opportunity to gain the computing skills needed to pursue 21st century careers. With support from AT&T Aspire, Girls Who Code will reach more girls in more locations during the nationwide 2015 Summer Immersion Program. Each location will host a cohort of 20 young women daily, for seven weeks and they will learn everything from mobile app development to robotics to web design and, ultimately, have a chance to build the products they want to see in the world. Along the way, the girls will hear from inspiring guest speakers and take field trips to gain exposure to the wide array of career possibilities in computer science. And, now, the applications are open! The program is free for participants and no prior experience is necessary. Current 10th and 11th grade girls with a passion for tech are encouraged to apply. Summer Immersion Program locations in California include: Emeryville, Los Angeles, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Jose and San Ramon.
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WHO: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
WHAT: SFO Summer Internship for College Students
WHERE: SFO
WHEN: Deadline Feb. 13, 2015
CONTACT:
NOTES: San Francisco International Airport has a robust internship program and hosts more than 100 interns annually. Our College Summer Interns will work full-time, 40 hours per week, in an assigned Airport Commission section. Each intern will work directly with an SFO Mentor who will task them with both daily tasks and larger scale projects. Past interns projects have included preparing complex reports, conducting surveys, producing website or social media content, assisting in event planning, and other duties as assigned by their host office. Interns will also be given the opportunity to attend tours of SFO, Meet and Greets with Airport leadership, and other events aimed at professional development.
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WHO: Project Pull Summer Internship Program
WHAT: 2015 Summer Internship Application Submission
WHEN:Deadline for application is:Friday, 27 February 2015 (Postmarked ok)
WHERE:*Applications must be mailed in. Fax or hand delivered application will not be accepted. No exceptions.
*Mail application to:525 Golden Gate Avenue, 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
*Attn: Project Pull Director
CONTACT:
NOTES:Project Pull is a paid summer internship program for high school juniors, seniors and incoming college freshman sponsored by the City and County of San Francisco. Students participate in an interdisciplinary internship program that provides a mix of educational and practical experience with challenging and fun opportunities both inside and outside the workplace. Paired with City employees serving as mentors, interns have an opportunity to gain insight on careers in the public sector as they work alongside city staff in a professional work environment.
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WHO: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
WHAT:High School Internship Program
WHERE:/WHEN:A deadline to apply is Sunday, March 8, 2015. Approximately 40 internships will be available throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The work site locations and job descriptions are now posted on the MTC website at: A deadline to apply is Sunday, March 8, 2015. The hourly rate is $12.25 per hour and students may work full-time or part-time, for up to 250 hours, between June and August 2015. Enclosed, please find High School Internship Brochure and Flyer. Additional copies of these materials can be downloaded from the MTC website, High School Internship Program page at: <
CONTACT:MTC High School Internship Program CoordinatorTel: (510) 817-5807
Email:
NOTES: STUDENT QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Live and go to school in the county the student is applying for;have completed the 10th grade; andbe at least 16 years of age by date of hire (Thursday, June 18, 2015).If you are offered an internship, are under 18 years of age, and will not be graduating prior to the start of the program, you will be required to obtain a work permit. Graduating seniors are eligible to apply.APPLICATION PROCESS:Go online to
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WHO: LINC (Linking Individuals to Their Natural Communities) Summer High School Internship Program
WHAT: For organizations and youth who have an enthusiasm for working in nature, helping the environment, and being a team player.
WHEN:APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 20!
WHERE:/CONTACT: Mt. Tam Team6/16-7/24, Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, Meeting location at Corte Madera, Marin County
Golden Gate Team: 6/23-7/31, Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pmMeeting location at Fort Mason, San Francisco
NOTES:The LINC summer high school program is ideal for current high school students who are open to new experiences, eager to learn new skills, and enjoy working outside. No previous experience is necessary!During this six week intensive program, students assist with service projects,attend leadership workshops, and take field trips to extraordinary park sites, like Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, and Mt. Tamalpais. Projects and activities include trail work, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. Students also focus on team-building and exploration during a four-day camping. In addition, students will get an opportunity to learn more about ecology and science. Program is physically demanding and participants must be able to commit to the entire six week period without scheduling conflicts. Upon completion, students receive an educational award of $1000.
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WHO: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
WHAT: SFO Summer Internship for High School Students
WHERE: SFO
WHEN: Deadline March 24, 2015
CONTACT:
NOTES: San Francisco International Airport has a robust internship program and host more than 100 interns annually. Our Summer High School Interns will work 20 hours per week, in an assigned Airport Commission section. Each intern will work directly with an SFO Mentor who will task them with both daily tasks and larger scale projects. Interns will also be given the opportunity to attend tours of SFO, Meet and Greets with Airport leadership, and other events aimed at professional development. The main goal of the program is to provide youth the opportunity to gain essential work skills while also learning about the wide variety of careers available in the City government and at the Airport.
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WHO: Aim High
WHAT: Five Week Tuition free summer program
WHERE: to apply for Aim High and send your application through the MAIL or by FAX, download one of the applications for your region from the choices below. Print it, fill it out completely, and mail to:Aim High - Student Apps, P.O. Box 410715, San Francisco, CA, 94141-0715. By Fax: 415-551-2626
WHEN: Student Applications are due April 3, 2015
CONTACT: Check the website for updates on site locations or contact the Program Intern with any questions regarding the application or admission to the program.Phone: 415-551-2301
NOTES: The foundation of Aim High is an intensive, engaging and challenging five-week summer school program for middle school students from low-income families. Students join after 5th or 6th grade, and participate for three or four consecutive summers. Students graduate from Aim High in the summer prior to their freshman year in high school. Aim High works in close partnership with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), the Exploratorium, as well as partner schools, school districts, and universities.Middle school is a crucial juncture in making a difference in young people's lives and the purpose of Aim High is to reach students at this critical crossroads and propel them towards success in high school and college. Research has shown that sustained intervention during the middle school years goes a long way to keeping students engaged in their education, resulting in lower high school drop-out rates and higher rates of college matriculation. Learn more about our results and what makes Aim High so special. Aim High’s summer school program operates a 5-week summer program, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 3pm. Key components and practices of the Aim High Summer Program design support our outcomes for youth.
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JOB AND INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
This section includes: job readiness classes, employment, internships, stipend work
WHO: Year Up Bay Area
WHAT: Recruiting for March 2015 class
WHERE: /WHEN: How you can help/get involved: If you have a group of young adults who would like to learn about Year Up, gather them and we’ll come to you for a presentation. We can host you and prospective students at our San Francisco campus anytime that’s convenient for you and them. We’re located in downtown San Francisco at 80 Sutter Street, near the Montgomery BART and Muni stops.
Visit our site at 80 Sutter Street on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 am for an information session for prospective students. They will receive an in-depth program overview, hear from current students, and have all of their questions answered.
CONTACT: For more information: yearup.org/apply, call (415) 405-6562, or email .
NOTES: Year Up Bay Area is currently recruiting for our March 2015 class and we are encouraging prospective students to submit their applications by January 23rd in order to ensure completion before the program begins on March 3rd. While we serve the entire Bay Area, our goal is to enroll at least 20 students who currently reside or formerly resided in San Francisco’s southeastern neighborhoods — Bayview-Hunters Point, Potrero Hill, Visitacion Valley, and the Excelsior – among the 120 students we will admit to our March 2015 class. To date, we have enrolled 11 residents of these communities; therefore we would greatly appreciate your assistance in connecting us with young adults in need of opportunity. Who are we looking for: young adults ages 18-24 who are highly motivated and have a high school diploma or GED? They may have some college or an associate degree, but are not eligible if they have attained a bachelor’s degree. What we offer: five months of full-time professional training, a six-month corporate internship, college credits from Foothill College, an educational stipend of up to $1000 per month, and the opportunity to be a part of a caring, supportive community. Our most recent class of Year Up Bay Area graduates is earning an average starting wage of $22 an hour.
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WHO: BAYCAT
WHAT: Media Production Internships
WHERE: Apply online at baycat.org
WHEN: February 16th,, 2015- August 21st, 2015