News and Events
SF Board of Education Meeting: Resolution PASSED!
We're very happy to announce that the Board of Education passed a resolution opposing the California Department of Food and Agriculture's aerial pesticide spraying plan for the LIght Brown Apple Moth. Thank you to all who showed up at the Board meeting!
As part of the resolution, the Board will notify Governor Schwarzenegger and other state and federal officials of their opposition to the aerial spraying. Furthermore, the Superintendent of SFUSD is requested to inform all school families about the Board's resolution and the pertinent facts on the issue.
Who's Afraid of the Light Brown Apple Moth? — June 5
Panel Discussion and Community Brainstorm about all aspects of the LBAM eradication program and possible actions to stop it. The U.S. and California Departments of Agriculture want us to believe that the tiny, exotic Light Brown Apple Moth is a threat to our food supply and ecology, though it's done no actual damage to crops nor forests, and there's no evidence that it will. We're told the pesticides they're using are safe and environmentally friendly, but hundreds of people have been injured already, and pets, and hundred of birds have died. Take part in a brainstorm about what to do when this toxic pesticide program comes to your town, with:
- Dr. Daniel Harder — Executive Director of the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, Adjunct Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department, Co-Author of the New Zealand report which contradicts the CDFA's claims that the LBAM is a threat, and reveals that pesticides are the problem.
- David Theodoropoulos — Biologist, Seedsman, and Author of "Invasion Biology: Critique of a Pseudoscience," which reveals the disturbing connections between invasive species councils and the pesticide industry.
...and others, including Caltrans workers poisoned by ongoing roadside spraying.
When: Thursday, June 5, 7pm
Where: BFUU, 1924 Cedar Street (at Bonita) in Berkeley
(Please Be SCENT FREE)
Benefit Concert to Stop the Spray — June 8
STOP THE SPRAY LIVE! Benefit Concert to Stop Aerial and Ground Pesticide Spraying. Co-hosted by Peter Coyote. Featured Artists include Bob Weir, Maria Muldaur and many noted Bay Area musicians. Hear from special guests, celebrity environmentalists and elected officials.
When: Sunday, June 8, 1:00pm-6:00pm
Where: 2330 Marinship Way, Sausalito on the Bay
More Info: $20 General Admission
$10 Students
$100 Priority Seating
$500 Premiere Seating (front rows) and Back Stage Party with artists and leaders!
Purchase Tickets: Click here.
Poster: Download here.
"Weapons of Moth Destruction" Film Screening — June 12
A 55–minute political LBAM documentary — learn about the early days of the LBAM spray program in Santa Cruz leading up to the Bay Area spray program. After the film, a panel of experts, including Dr. Harder, Dr. Elisa H. Song of Whole Child Wellness, Inc. and Nan Wishner, City of Albany Integrated Pest Management Task Force Chair, will make brief presentations and bring us up to date on the LBAM program in the Bay Area as well as answering questions from the audience.
When: June 12 (Thursday), 7:15 p.m.
Where: Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street San Francisco
Tickets: sliding scale donation $10 and up
More info: www.roxie.com
Fundraising Awareness Boogie — June 17
Dance with The Baby Boogie, a freestyle dance jam for babies and their caregivers, to raise awareness for The California Alliance to Stop the Spray (CASS) and Play Not Spray. This special Baby Boogie is open to all ages!
When: Tuesday, June 17th, 2:30pm-3:45pm
Where: The Yoga Loft, 321 Divisadero St.
More Info: $5 Admission; website
East Bay Community Town Hall to Stop the Spray — June 23
Learn about the latest legal and legislative strategies to protect our communities from the spraying program for Light Brown Apple Moth. Hear the most up-to-date science and health information. Get involved!
When: Monday, June 23, 2008, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Lakeside Park Garden Center at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Directions:Oaklandnet.com/parks
For more information: eastbayinfo@stopthespray.org
Sponsored by Stop the Spray- East Bay and Pesticide Watch
PAST EVENTS
Chic for a Cause: Stop the Spray
A Fashion Fundraiser
When: Friday, May 30, 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Muse Studios, 224 6th St, 94103
More info: $10 admission; website
Golden Gate Bridge Walk to Stop the Spray
When: Saturday, May 31. Gather at 9:00am, Walk starts at 10:00am, Rally at 12 noon
Where: SAN FRANCISCO SIDE, Bridge Parking Lot, park at the E. Battery parking lot off Lincoln Blvd;
MARIN SIDE, Vista Point Parking Lot;
RALLY 12 noon (bring your lunch) West End of Crissy Field, between Mason Street and Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center (after walk take Coastal Trail from Bridge Parking Lot to Mason St and Crissy Field). If you can't make the walk, come to the rally.
Contact: fegger@pacbell.net or website
Note: Staffing assistance including security and monitors needed. Permit conditions are very restrictive for safety purposes.
Benefit Concert to Stop the Spray
STOP THE SPRAY LIVE! Benefit Concert to Stop Aerial and Ground Pesticide Spraying. Co-hosted by Peter Coyote. Featured Artists include Bob Weir, Maria Muldaur and many noted Bay Area musicians.
Hear from special guests, celebrity environmentalists and elected officials.
When: Sunday, June 8, 1:00pm-6:00pm
Where: 2330 Marinship Way, Sausalito on the Bay
More Info: $20 General Admission
$10 Students
$100 Priority Seating
$500 Premiere Seating (front rows) and Back Stage Party with artists and leaders!
Purchase Tickets: Click here.
Poster: Download here.
Fundraising Awareness Boogie
Dance with The Baby Boogie, a freestyle dance jam for babies and their caregivers, to raise awareness for The California Alliance to Stop the Spray (CASS) and Play Not Spray. This special Baby Boogie is open to all ages!
When: Tuesday, June 17th, 2:30pm-3:45pm
Where: The Yoga Loft, 321 Divisadero St.
More Info: $5 Admission; website
Moms March to Stop the Spraying Simultaneous City March
Gather in parking lot at 9:30 - begin march at 10.
When: Saturday, May 10 9:30am-12:00pm
Where: Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, Marin, California 94925. View Map.
Contact: info@stopthespraymarin.org, 415-289-1001.
PDF Flyer
Stop the Spray – San Francisco Town Hall Meeting
Speakers: Carole Migden, Mark Leno, Ross Mirkarimi, Dr. James Carey (UC Davis Entomologist), Frank Egger, Helge Hellberg, Stacia Lansman MD, Mike Lynberg, Jeff Rosendale (horticulturalist), John Russo (farmer), Nan Wishner.
When: Thursday, May 8 @ 7pm
Where: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Hall of Flowers, Ninth Ave. and Lincoln Way. View Map.
Contact: SFinfo@stopthespray.org or visit here.
Play Not Spray "Play In"
Speakers: State Senator Carole Migden; SF Supervisors Mirkarimi and Sandoval; Lindy Woodard, MD; Paul Schramski, State Director of Pesticide Watch; Nora Caruso. Live music.
When: Mon. April 28, 10am
Where: Outside San Francisco City Hall, Polk St. steps
Contact: info@playnotspray.org
Sacramento: LBAM Hearing 4/16, Good News and Bad News
From StoptheSpray.org: Thank you to all who made the time and effort to come to Sacramento! A short summary of what happened...
Pacific Heights Community Meeting
Please join Hamlin parents Sandra Schmaier, Christine Gardner and many other concerned parents to learn from scientists, legislators and environmental experts about how this program may impact the health and safety of our school, our children and our community. There are human, financial and social costs to consider and this meeting will endeavor to shed as much light as possible on this important issue that impacts all of us.
When: Thurs. April 24, 6:15pm
Where: Town School for Boys, 2750 Jackson St. (at Scott)
Contact: schmaier@mindspring.com