SF Bay
Four billion plastic bags are discarded in the Bay Area every year and many of them wind up in San Francisco Bay. What can you do to help? To find out more, please visit www.savesfbay.org.
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Bay Area Mentoring
Bay Area Mentoring matched more than 3000 young people with mentors last year and are looking for an additional 2000 mentors this year to mentor young people who are on the waiting list. Programs are in need of positive and caring role models to connect with children in their own communities. Research has shown that mentoring can have powerful effects on youth, including reductions in truancy, drug use/abuse, and violence while increasing interest in learning, new experiences, and hope for a better future. To get involved or learn more, please visit www.bayareamentoring.org.
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Arbor Day Foundation
For nearly twenty years, The Arbor Day Foundation has been helping replant our Nation's Forests. They have helped plant nearly 13 million trees in forests that have been damaged by fire, insects, and similar ailments. You can help replant our Nation's Forests and restore their life. For more information on The Arbor Day Foundation, please visit their website at www.arborday.org.
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Help Keep Bay Area Air Clean This Season
Wood smoke contributes to more than one-third of the Bay Area's wintertime air pollution. This season, be sure to check before you burn. When burning is allowed, burn only clean, dry, hardwood. Never burn garbage, plastics, or wood that has been painted. For more information about Winter Spare the Air Days and other helpful tips, visit www.sparetheair.org
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Donate A Clunker, Help Save A Life
You can donate your unwanted vehicle to Mothers Against Drunk Driving and recieve a tax write off. Help save lives by supporting and funding MADD's mission to continue to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. For every clunker you remove, they'll work to remove a drunk driver. For more information call 1-888-489-3662 or go online to www.maddaboutcars.org.
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Sound Resource Management
Waste reduction and reuse are at the top of the "zero waste" hierarchy. You can help by bringing your own bag to the store, and your own coffee mug to work. It even helps to leave your grass clippings on the lawn. To see how you can help reach sustainability and Zero Waste, please visit www.zerowaste.com.
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Music for Minors
Music for Minors is a Mountain View based, nonprofit organization that is looking for volunteers interested in bringing music education to local elementary schools. No formal music background is required. Comprehensive training for this rewarding experience is provided For more information on this unique program that is keeping music alive in local K-3 classrooms, please contact Music For Minors at 650-237-9130 or visit www.mfm.org
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Save the Bay Volunteering Opportunities
Save the Bay has many volunteering opportunities coming up. You can have fun outdoors, learn about the Bay and help protect it by joining one of their on-the-Bay programs. Sign up to volunteer now for a Winter Solstice Planting Day held in cities across the Bay Area and restore natural wetland habitats. More.
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Three Ways to Eat Local
In North America, fruits and vegetables travel an average of 1,500 miles before reaching your dinner table. Buying local not only saves energy used to ship produce, but also preserves flavor and nutrients. Here are three avenues for picking fresh, local produce. One, visit the local farmers' market. Two, get involved with a community garden or start one on your own. Three, join a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group. For information on joining a CSA group near you, go to justfood.org.
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Donate Your Unwanted Vehicles to the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's mission is to meet human needs and to spread the word of love without discrimination. The Salvation Army is accepting donations of unwanted vehicles including boats and RVs to help fund it's Adult Rehabilitation Center. December 31st is the last day to receive a 2009 tax-deductable receipt, so take advantage of this opportunity as soon as you can! All vehicles running or not, are accepted and will be picked up within a 24-hour period. If you are interested in donating, please contact The Salvation Army at 415-850-8313, and for more information on The Salvation Army visit www.salvationarmyusa.com.
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San Francisco's Community Boards
Community Boards is the leader in community mediation and conflict resolution education and is also the oldest non-profit mediation group in San Francisco. They provide no cost and competitively priced mediation, facilitation and training services. If you have a conflict with your neighbor, landlord or co-worker, you don't need to live with the stress any longer. The experts at Community Boards can help you resolve your neighborhood or workplace problems. For more information, or to make a donation please visit www.communityboards.org
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Help Raise Money for the American Heart Association
Being active is a key to preventing heart disease and stroke. Start off the New Year right by helping the American Heart Association reach their goal of $100,000 to fund research on the diseases that claim the lives of many Americans. This January the American Heart Association launches Start! Training. Experienced coaches will help you train to walk or run a half marathon. There will be information sessions daily from January 4 through January 21 all around the bay area! To donate, or to register today please visit www.starttrainingbayarea.org.
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Matching Donors
70,000 Americans are waiting for a new kidney. MatchingDonors.com links organ donors with people in need of kidney and other transplants and has become the most successful nonprofit organization improving the odds for organ donation. Give the gift of life and become an organ donor. Visit MatchingDonors.com.
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Environmental Volunteers
Share your love of nature with kids, and become an environmental volunteer. Environmental Volunteers is always looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers (EV's). All year round they put on engaging and educational activities that broaden students' horizons by teaching them about the splendor and complexity of our shared environment. You'll get to work with groups of children, and involve them in "hands on learning" about the Bay Area. It's a great opportunity to make a difference. For more info, log on to evols.org or call 650-961-0545.
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Suitcase Clinic
The Suitcase Clinic at CAL offers free medical, dental and vision services to the homeless and poor of Berkeley. Find out what you can do to donate. For more information, please visit www.suitcaseclinic.org.
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Breathe California 20th Annual Clean Air Awards
Do you know a person or a business that is committed to fighting pollution and global warming? If you do, you can nominate them for Breathe California's 20th Annual Clean Air Awards that recognizes the special people that are determined to keep our environment clean. Breathe california is accepting nominations now, so don't hesitate! Visit www.cleanairawards.org for more information, or to nominate someone you know!
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Preview of the First Ever Connoisseur's Weekend
Where: The Concourse at The San Francisco Design Center
When: March 18 (Preview) 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
For all the Connoisseurs in the Bay Area, Art International is hosting the first ever Connoisseurs Weekend, featuring a fine art gallery, jewelry, antiques and of course, wine. There is a preview on March 18th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Design Center in San Francisco. This event benefits the Gilde Foundation, The Hearing & Speech Center of Northern California and the Imagine Bus Project. Tickets start at just $15.00. For more information visit www.artinternationalfair.com.
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Help Find a Cure for Liver Disease
The American Liver Foundation is now accepting volunteers that wish to compete in triathalons, marathons, climbs, runs, walks etc. to help them raise money for Liver Disease Awareness. If you want to make a difference in the lives of over 30 Million Americans that are affected by this disease, visit www.teamliverlife.org or call 800-292-9099to register today. Remember, spots are limited so you must register before March 15th if you want to be a part of finding a cure for Liver Disease.
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2nd Annual Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance
This year on May 16 from 9am-4pm, the Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance is featuring a selection of 200 classic and special intererst cars along with live music, and great art. The display will be featured on the grounds of the beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Civic Center. This event raises money for Hospice Bay Area so be sure to get your tickets soon, as this is a very popular event! Visit www.marinsonomaconcours.org for tickets and more information.
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