Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi Hosts Art Opening

Featuring Photography of Senior PhotoShop Students of the Western Addition Community Technology Center

On Friday, May 19, 2006, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi hosts the monthly Third Friday’s Art Reception in his City Hall office, Room 282. In honor of Older Americans Month, Supervisor Mirkarimi pays tribute to the PhotoShop students of the Western Addition Community Technology Center (WACTC). WACTC is a non-profit organization.

Through their art and photography, Mr. Felton Cogell’s PhotoShop students share their talent for the first time with the greater Community of San Francisco. Please join Supervisor Mirkarimi in celebrating the artistic contributions of these seniors during Older Americans Month.

Rec Connect

by Dei Ashcraft

Join us on May 20th at Ella Hill Hutch from 10-3 pm for the Recreation Connect event to discuss resources at Hamilton Rec and Park. CBO’s from District 5 will be available to sign kids into summer programs, and there will be a job fair for families in Northern District. This is a collaborative effort with Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi’s Office and the CBO’s in district 5. It is going to be awesome!

Juneteenth Festival Notice

by Wade Woods

The 2006 San Francisco Juneteenth Festival will be held on June 17th & 18th on Fillmore St. between Geary and Fulton Street. There will be 3 stages of entertainment along with hundreds of Vendor booths with everything from exotic food, art & crafts, health fair, environmental fair to community information booths. The festival will be from 11 am to 7 pm both days. Individuals and organizations interested vendor booths should contact the Juneteenth Office at (415) 977-0632 or visit the web site at sfjuneteenth.org

Film Info

by Ave Montague

3 Venues 6 Days 60 Films

8th Annual San Francisco Black Film Festival
June 6-11, 2006

Showcasing a diverse collection of African and African American films - from emerging and established filmmakers.

Special guest: Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters, OZ)
For ticket information and a schedule logon to www.sfbff.org or call 415.771.9271

Urban Kidz Film Festival

June 3, 2006

A one-day fantasy day camp for young urban cinemaphiles featuring films specially designed for kidz 3-12.

African American Art and Culture
762 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA
For a ticket information and a schedule logon to www.ukff.org or call 415.771.9271