Week 2, August 2010
This week’s highlighted local treasure is
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
From their website:
On September 1, 1996, Ella Baker Center opened payroll. Named for the civil rights movement’s unsung champion of students, sharecroppers and everyday people, Ella Baker Center proudly proclaimed, “This is not your parents’ civil rights organization.” Seeing the denial of voting, housing and employment rights as symptoms of a much deeper sickness, Ella Baker Center wanted to heal society by transforming it. Driven by that passion and a willingness to take on tough fights that nobody else would, we chose our mission: to document, challenge and expose human rights abuses. Not many thought we would survive our first year. But within a few months we became embroiled in a heated campaign in San Francisco that would show everyone that we were here to stay.
We feel a strong connection to the courageous freedom fighters who have come before us and are steady in our commitment to build a society where peace, opportunity and justice are a reality for all. The Ella Baker Center will continue to challenge injustice in our communities with campaigns that allow everyday people to create and participate in a hope-fueled movement.
In keeping with the most current thread of saluting those in the Bay Area who work for equal justice for all Weekend Wanderings salutes the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights for their service to all of us.
So, let’s find some fun ’round the bay…
Off The Grid: An Evening of Mobile Gourmet Food: Friday in San Francisco. From their website: ”Off the Grid is roaming mobile food extravaganza that travels to different locations daily to serve delicious food, with a free side of amazing music, craft and soul. We’re bringing all your favorite gourmet food vendors together to create a market like you’ve never seen before. Look for us to begin adding some spice to your neighborhood the summer of 2010.”
Candlestick Park Antiques and Collectibles Faire: Sunday in San Francisco. From the Chronicle: San Francisco’s newest show will be at Candlestick Park on August 15 with up to 500 booths filled with the most exciting selection Antiques, Arts and anything Collectible! All items sold must be 20 years or older. This event is held rain or shine, free parking, sorry no pets unless they are guide dogs, or licensed companions.
Market SF Artist Market: This Saturday in San Francisco. From the Chronicle: San Francisco’s new weekly artist market featuring over 25 different artist and designers each week. Every saturday from noon to 6pm at 2565 Mission Street (@22nd). Music will be playing all day with DJ’s starting around 2pm. The bar will also be offering drink and food specials all day!
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Napa General Store Mosaic Fountain