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Blankets, Popcorn, & a Movie After Sunset | 20s & 30s

Blankets, Popcorn, & a Movie After Sunset | 20s & 30s

Sat, Aug 22, 2:00 AM
From Gist IRL SF
4.7

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/GGfSielza1Xhz80HMU5j **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** It happens once a month!!! Grab a cozy sweater and join me for an evening under the stars at Sundown Cinema's screening of The Parent Trap. We'll spend the first hour or so doing quick 1-1 chats to get to know each other, and then we'll break into small groups to claim our patch of grass for the film. After those rounds, you'll pick the folks you clicked with the most. We'll match you up into smaller squads of four to six, and from there, you'll grab a spot on the lawn together to watch the movie. By the time the movie starts, you're sitting with a crew of new friends to share blankets, popcorn, and favorite nostalgic scenes. Whether this bunch becomes your regular outdoor cinema squad or just great company for tonight's feature presentation, it's going to be a really fun night. The Plan: - 7:00PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 7:05PM - 8:25PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your favorite nostalgic movie memories, film recommendations, and outdoor spots. - 8:25PM+: Form Groups & find a spot on the lawn together to watch the movie. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and find a spot on the lawn together to watch the movie — your group leaves together tonight. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/GGfSielza1Xhz80HMU5j **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

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 Meetup: ALL THE DOGS ARE FREE! Celebration of Ridglan Farms Shutting Down

Meetup: ALL THE DOGS ARE FREE! Celebration of Ridglan Farms Shutting Down

Sat, Aug 22, 6:00 PM
From Direct Action Everywhere: People Who Love Animals
4.9

Ridglan Farms is finally shutting down and by the date of this Meetup the last \~150 beagles will have left their cages to begin their new lives! This historic win for animals follows nearly 10 years of activism, dedication, and hard work by numerous individuals and organizations! In 2017 Direct Action Everywhere investigated and exposed for the first time what Ridglan was doing to dogs. Over the years, various local organizations like Dane4Dogs formed in Wisconsin to fight for the Ridglan dogs and other national groups like the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project and Big Dog Ranch Rescue joined our efforts. People once laughed at the idea that we would ever save the Ridglan dogs, but now they will all be safe, happy and free. Let's celebrate! Come hang out with some of the Ridglan rescues, enjoy vegan cake, and hear from Zoe Rosenberg about the history of this campaign. Fresh coffee, tea, and a delicious plant-based brunch will be provided at the Meetup as well! **Where:** Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley) **When:** Saturday, August 22nd 11am-12:30pm **What:** Community hangout and presentation \- ARC West is a 30 minute walk from North Berkeley BART and only a 10 minute walk from the 51B bus stop at University and 6th St\. \- Dogs that like other dogs are welcome at this event\! \- There will be plant\-based brunch and coffee\, donations accepted \- If you cannot join in person\, you can join at 11:15am on Zoom at this link: [dxe.io/meetupzoom](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fmeetupzoom%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7XSfInQn6f2rrRQ_QR1aS5UCdpytoXYrZyxF10qjtkBPQelsdvOgzvmHmSow_aem_BQtnrCuN44HrmVxJWeyCMw&h=AUCkhd8RYXAM50J7I4uJCzh4v6G2EV_exVMYUZXSjoji-TaMr99s-SqkGkD2qFsY8y16UVgaYeY6Q9h1Jvljrs7iL7nXIMOXAbddGZz2NJ-qoBZWkjT299qOesuQaPo-uREMoIp9Fmgt1J2T-Dqxh0UuPg1oTKEN&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) Every Saturday at 11am we have Meetups for everyone and anyone who cares about animals and making the world a better place! Learn more about our values here: [dxe.io/values](http://dxe.io/values?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4zTaOrMl1HN0KejTILWu0einVBT8_5_rZpXo0hOlgCi5A00D0_84rRVCogFg_aem_JeWLv62tRvcZVTXTAYjBgw) \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4_3d4-Zhc8yeKD3xO0VVVzcpanobCxNgW_ghP7mIN6IQx1EvL18Wxk9wkV3A_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&h=AUCGRvkoukn852YKP_rBnleeWxomyBM0MjqbLsqOQ0VhmoaHPMxAL0PLj9hpGMeXevb9MNvdQrFN3vkh5982WfgPmD_acWL7VrltTSSRFYfx_xHTsa36FHXLqXIHU4s-AG1bwHhbybp2kFW39vsTdxwPmHJ-CmAr&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here [dxe.io/handbook](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fhandbook%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7qfIIZn059_gYez3wsvXDXCoNlCEI0fydHZU1Tm5_4UJfsznOqWgSzFFL-Sg_aem_UwrgQVI3t4spllfQDETNQA&h=AUDb7OSoMdzu9Y6pThdKXhgE5LBb1NAJT88NNczBprRk9eKT62M4Hvb9BP5ypAAz9gtSYY3l9xvbQd4OpobVwMAjHDXvq_lOpwO6GTVkWdbTVLrk38sKbGlF9LZqpyW0PcqwJ1xTOTf2E6F3_X-57vtHq3h0VeT2&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com

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TownFlame Reunion -- Ferry trip to Angel Island

TownFlame Reunion -- Ferry trip to Angel Island

Sat, Aug 29, 4:30 PM
From Growth Social Volunteering Professionals
4.8

From our first SF event -- Pillow Fight in Embarcadero on Valentine's Day, it has been half a year already. We have been growing from a small meetup of about 200 people to current size, we have walked many cultural parades and festivals, and volunteered in many of them, **left our footprints** across town, from Chinese New Year to Carnaval, from Embarcadero to Stern Grove. For the coming next half year, we expect to **start more localized regular programs**, the Golden Hour walks, the Volunteer Parties, and at least one more format we are experimenting, and cross region activities as well. So people can meet each other more often, from different angles of life, familiarity and shared purpose birth relations. So does our team, we expect to expand, on top of our current volunteer base. We have seen a lot of **warm hearted** people from our events, so we plan to grow our team, have more people involved, and do a builders' social internally. This is supposed to be a more **intense and tighter** version of the participant social we are having now. More regular gatherings, doing things together, team retreats etc, out of **shared mission,** on top of already established connections. Time to reconnect again, pick up the topics you left in the group outing last time, refresh some familiar faces, and make some new plans. **Peek over the event and time lane**, find new opportunities. This is your chance, on the beautiful Angel Island, in the center of the bay. So the reunion would be done via a ferry trip to Angel Island, from the Ferry Building, on the last Sat of this month, right **before** the Labor Day long weekend. More details will be sent to our WhatsApp group. This is supposed to be a closed event, for our returning alumni and their friends only. We will mostly do a Partiful invite. If you are not in the WhatsApp group, let us know. We will update you. **Join [TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/), Make Life Happen.**

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Richmond District Cleanup

Richmond District Cleanup

Sat, Aug 22, 5:00 PM
From Refuse Refuse - San Francisco Cleanups
4.7

Meet in front of the Internet Archive ([300 Funston Ave](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Internet+Archive/@37.7823236,-122.4717795,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa5e4e2e3d768e37e?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRqYWjvIH5AhUPDkQIHbtCBTEQ_BJ6BAhaEAU "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Internet+Archive/@37.7823236,-122.4717795,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa5e4e2e3d768e37e?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRqYWjvIH5AhUPDkQIHbtCBTEQ_BJ6BAhaEAU")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 10:00am to 12:00pm around the neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756094/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

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Moving Through vs. Bypassing Emotions Session

Moving Through vs. Bypassing Emotions Session

Tue, Aug 18, 1:00 AM
From Bay Area Active & Social - 20s, 30s & 40s
4.8

Hi everyone, I hosted 2 previous intimate sessions where I gathered those interested in introspective work together. We shared more about our life experiences, collaborated with each other through deep listening and reflective sharings, and built a really beautiful, wholesome hour to connecting. Excuse all the words. I want to have this kind of continuity by hosting a kind of event/session where strangers come together with whatever they’re going through (good, bad, everything in between) and practice being open in a space that feels safe. The topic of this session will be about the practice of moving through and processing our emotions, especially the more difficult ones. Often times, there are distractions we can redirect our attention to which can be helpful. However, it can be a form of bypassing. We’ll share and explore more of what it looks like to move through them in a way that feels most healthy and helpful to us individually. Being in a group/community setting allows us to share and connect in a more authentic and deep way. I capped the group to 5/6 people because a small group would be more conducive to that sense of inclusiveness. The location will be finalized once I get confirmation of the attendees who will come. And we’ll find a location that’s convenient for everyone involved. The location will be in a nature setting. Please feel free to leave a comment or message me if you have any questions. Previous events I hosted similar to this: [Gratitude Session](https://meetu.ps/e/QbT9C/12NwFZ/i) and [“What gives us energy” Session](https://meetu.ps/e/Qc9Rt/12NwFZ/i) [Image Credit](https://www.instagram.com/p/DbAm4irjf6o/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==)

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Richmond Neighborhood Center Cleanup

Richmond Neighborhood Center Cleanup

Fri, Aug 21, 7:00 PM
From Refuse Refuse - San Francisco Cleanups
4.7

Meet at the The Richmond Neighborhood Center ([741 30th Ave](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Richmond+Neighborhood+Center/@37.7750616,-122.4901798,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8085870999b74c31:0xff7ed4308b45a7ea!8m2!3d37.7750616!4d-122.4901798!16s%2Fg%2F1tf_hn0l?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D "https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Richmond+Neighborhood+Center/@37.7750616,-122.4901798,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8085870999b74c31:0xff7ed4308b45a7ea!8m2!3d37.7750616!4d-122.4901798!16s%2Fg%2F1tf_hn0l?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 12:00pm to 1:30pm around the neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756081/) page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with the event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

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