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Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the US
Fri, May 22, 1:30 AM**Radicals, Realists, and Repression:** **The State of Activism in the U.S.** A Live Podcast Event and Panel Discussion This panel discussion will focus on the state of activism in the United States from its radicals to its realists, how the state is responding with repression, and understanding why movements and activists make the choices they do. Featuring: **Prof. Thomas Zeitzoff:** professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University and author of “No Option, But Sabotage,” **Prof. Omar Wasow:** Assistant Professor in UC Berkeley’s Department of Political Science, longtime environmental campaigner and organizer, **Scott Parkin:** co-host of the Green and Red Podcast **Jason Myles:** host of THIS IS REVOLUTION> podcast. **WHEN:** May 21. Doors 6:30pm event: 7pm **WHERE:** Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists at 1924 Cedar St in Berkeley, CA **RSVP:** [https://bit.ly/3QFR1XO](https://bit.ly/3QFR1XO) See you there!

Volunteer SF -- Carnival Parade & Festival, SF
Sat, May 23, 5:00 PM**Update**: We got contact from the Carnaval festival organizer that they are still recruiting volunteers, in passive mode though. So the way to do that now is to find a shift and register at the volunteer link, then press the "Contact Organizer" button, that will send an email to the organizer so they can come to approve your application. The positions they are actively looking for are: Block Captains(4) and Entrance Greeters(5). Deadline is this weekend, so not to miss the online orientation next Tue.. **Social Schedule**: * End of Shift group coffee on May 23rd (Sat.) 7pm * Parade day social party on May 24th, check out its schedule at the Discover SF * https://www.meetup.com/social-volunteering-crew-community-events/events/313061014 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is the volunteer track of Festival Social we have been organizing, in contrast to the DiscoverSF participant track. Yes, these two tracks will socialize together in the festival, in different ways. The Carnival Festival is one of the three **largest** Festival & Parade in SF, besides Chinese New Year & Pride. It is recruiting volunteers now, both for the 2 days festival and the Sunday parade. Here is the link: https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/volunteer/ Benefits of the volunteering include lunch, T-shirt and festival insider experience, with said **half a million** attending this huge community event. By our past festival volunteering experience, you get plenty of chances to interact with people, but often **short and limited** to your assigned station. You will be simply let go after your shift. Your chance to connect with other volunteers, or have deeper conversation, is quite limited. We are **fixing** that, with two ways. One is that we will setup a real time whatsapp channel for (volunteer) social, so you can chat with other volunteers and set up **after shift coffee** / meal debriefing social together. We welcome people to host this after shift social, you volunteered already any way :). The other is that you are invited to attend the DiscoverSF **community structured social** in the event, as insiders guides to the festival. This would give you **unique** position to **get noticed** in the group. And if you are on duty the parade day, we can **visit** you on your shift along the parade route. So in addition to social with other volunteers, you get another chance to social a volunteer support group also. **Double** your chances. If you need any help in social, let us know. We set up the separate social event to **support** **our volunteers**. So if you are simply warm hearted to help acting as guides or assistants in the coming DiscoverSF -- Carnival social, you can signup here as well. And let us know if so. The volunteer application **deadline** is May 8. We would then change the date to actual event date afterwards. **[TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/): Community & Connections.** **Liability Waiver:** Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.

STAR TREK TRIVIA TUES w/ Trek Triv @ Beeryland Oakland!
Wed, May 20, 2:00 AM*Trek Triv* is at BEERYLAND (aka Telegraph Beer Garden) the 3rd Tuesday of every month! Compete in teams and flex your Star Trek knowledge to win drinks and prizes, like vintage action figures and our Trek Triv prize pips. Bring a team or join a team -- trekkies are friendly folk. Follow @TrekTriv on Instagram and email [trektriv@gmail.com](http://trektriv@gmail.com) for more info. FREE! 21+ TRIV LONG AND PROSPER!

Gamescape Cleanup
Thu, May 21, 9:00 PMMeet at Gamescape ([333 Divisadero St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gamescape/@37.7726832,-122.4376071,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x12f232c3b5e29e92?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gamescape/@37.7726832,-122.4376071,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x12f232c3b5e29e92?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 2:00pm to 3:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards to **play free games** and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756110/) 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)

STAR TREK TRIVIA TUES w/ Trek Triv @ Mothership SF!
Wed, Jun 3, 2:00 AM*Trek Triv* is at MOTHERSHIP the first Tuesday of every month! Compete in teams and flex your Star Trek knowledge to win drinks and prizes, like vintage action figures and our 2025 Trek Trek prize pips. Bring a team or join a team -- trekkies are friendly folk. Follow @TrekTriv on Instagram and email [trektriv@gmail.com](http://trektriv@gmail.com) for more info. FREE! 21+ TRIV LONG AND PROSPER!

Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup
Sun, May 24, 5:00 PMMeet at Manny's ([3092 16th St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3092+16th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103/@37.7651781,-122.4217232,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e224ec59b0f:0x2d7644159819087!8m2!3d37.7651781!4d-122.4217232 "https://www.google.com/maps/place/3092+16th+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94103/@37.7651781,-122.4217232,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e224ec59b0f:0x2d7644159819087!8m2!3d37.7651781!4d-122.4217232")). Then, cleaning will occur from 10:00am to 11:00am. Stay afterwards for free food & refreshments and by picking up with us, you’ll get a special voucher that includes a whole host of neighborhood discounts valid that day! Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755932/) 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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