WHAT YOU CAN DO

Here are the organizations you hear about on 107.7 The Bone and information on how you can support them!

If you have an event or fundraiser that you'd like to share with others on this page, please email us or fax your submissions on your organization's letterhead to:

Public Service Announcements
107.7 The Bone
55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94105

(415) 995-6867 fax
(415) 995-6829 phone
SFOPSA@cumulus.com

Autographed guitar to be auctioned for charity
Guitarist Paul Carbonara from the band Blondie has donated his Gibson Les Paul Studio Lite guitar for an auction with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Guitars Not Guns music program for children. This guitar has been played all over the world with Blondie and is autographed by the band. For more information and to read Paul's comments and see the photos, visit the Blondie Guitar auction information page. Bidding opens on March 4 and ends on March 13.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library - 3/12
February is Black History Month, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Library is hosting the traveling exhibit "The African-American Baseball Experience" now through March 12. It's at the San Jose Library, and you can find out more by calling 408-808-2397 or visiting www.sjlibrary.org.

Exploratorium - 3/12
San Francisco's Exploratorium is celebrating its 40th anniversary with special interactive exhibits and science programs all year. So unplug the kids and give them some hands-on excitement at the museum's legendary location in the Marina District.  Visit www.exploratorium.org.

Marin-Sonoma Concours d'Elegance - 3/13
The Marin-Sonoma Concours d'Elegance is seeking classic and exotic vintage cars to display May 16th at the Marin Center. This year's event also includes classic wooden boats in the lagoon. It all supports Hospice by the Bay, so if you'd like to enter, please go to www.marinsonomaconcours.org/.

Foundation Fighting Blindness - 3/13
If you are over 55, you're at risk for macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness for Americans.  Treatments are available if you act early. You can get a free information packet from the Foundation Fighting Blindness. For more info, please call 800-734-2005 or visit www.amdalliance.org.

American Liver Foundation - 3/13
Training starts soon for the "Liver Life Challenge." You can climb Mt. Shasta, swim the San Francisco Bay, or do a triathlon or marathon. It all supports the American Liver Foundation. Find out more at www.teamliverlife.org or by calling 800-292-9099.

SaveNature.org - 3/13
SaveNature.org presents the 16th annual "Bowl The Planet" benefit on Saturday, March 13th at Serra Bowl in Daly City.  Roll a few frames and support nature education for Bay Area kids. All ages welcome. You can find out more by calling 415-648-3392 or visiting www.savenature.org.

Commonwealth Club - 3/16
The Commonwealth Club presents the authors of "Game Change," about recent presidential campaigns, Monday, March 15th in San Francisco & Santa Clara.  On Tuesday, March 16th, in San Francisco, former Secretary of State James Baker, will speak about the U.S. Presence on the World Stage.  For more info, please visit www.commonwealthclub.org

Tax Preparation - 3/15
It's tax time. Is your tax preparer legal? There are requirements governing who can do taxes, and it's YOUR responsibility. Ask for credentials. For more information, call 877-850-2832 or visit  www.ctec.org.

Milpitas Chamber of Commerce - 3/18
If you’re a job-seeker, or a business looking for qualified workers, attend the Milpitas Community Job Fair on Thursday, March 18th. Find out more at www.milpitaschamber.com.

MS Friends - 3/19
Historic photos of rocks icons Janis, Jimi, Carlos and The Dead, taken at various San Francisco locations, are on display at Macy's Union Square March 5 through March 19th. Sales will support people living with MS.  To find out more go to www.msfriends.org or call 415-861-8036.

Bay Area Girls Rock Camp - 3/20
The Bay Area Girls Rock Camp presents a concert of all-original music on Saturday, March 20th at the Oakland Metro Opera House. The girls spent 10 weeks learning to play guitar, bass and drums, and about marketing, promotion and musical 'her'story. You can find out more at www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org.

Ala Costa Center - 3/20
The Canyon View Event Center in San Ramon takes a turn towards Bourbon Street on Saturday, March 20th! It's the annual Mardi Gras fundraiser for Ala Costa Centers for the Developmentally Disabled. Find out more by calling  510-828-4772 or visiting www.alacostacenter.org.

Office on Aging - 3/20
The South Bay "Office on Aging" provides a wide range of services for those over 50, from health and safety resources, to travel and recreation opportunities.  If you, or your parents, could benefit, find out more by calling 408-979-7915.

Chavez Family Vision - 3/31
The musical "Let the Eagle Fly - The Story of Cesar Chavez" plays at San Jose City College Theater (March 5) through March 31st. To find out more, go to www.lettheeaglefly.com or www.chavezfamilyvision.com.

Greater Golden Gate Pop Warner - 4/2
The youth football organization "Pop Warner" is joining other youth sports groups in fighting childhood obesity. If you'd like to start a chapter, or register your child for the Greater Golden Gate chapter, please go to www.threegc.org or call 800-371-8829.

Parents Place - 4/8
Parents Place in San Rafael presents classes in Positive Discipline and Baby Sign Language in March and April. They also provide great resources and referrals for new parents. To find out more, go to www.parentsplace.org or call 415-491-7959.

United Way - Free Tax Assistance - 4/15
If you earned under $52,000 in 2009, you can get free help doing your taxes through the program called "Earn It! Keep It! Save It!". To learn more, call 211 or 800-358-8832.

African-American Shakespeare Company - 4/18
The African-American Shakespeare Company closes its 15th season with "Othello," March 25th through April 18th at the African American Art & Cultural Complex in San Francisco.  For ticket information, call 800-838-3006 or go to www.africanamericanshakes.org.

American Diabetes Association - 5/1
Take the ride of your life for the American Diabetes Association, Sunday, May 2nd in the beautiful Napa Valley. It's the "Tour De Cure" and all levels of cyclists are welcome.  Find out more at www.diabetes.org/tour.

Livestrong Foundation - 5/23
Cyclists: take part in an epic ride through the Napa Wine Country on May 23rd. It's the Granfondo Tour, and proceeds benefit the Livestrong Foundation. Find out more at www.granfondo.org or call 415-561-6251.

California Assembly/U.S. Census - 6/1
The 2010 census is very important to the state of California, as it can mean more money for schools, roads, and public safety. So fill out your census forms as accurately as you can when they arrive in March. You can find out more at www.asm.ca.gov/fong and www.2010.census.gov.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

Here are the organizations you hear about on 107.7 The Bone and information on how you can support them!

If you have an event or fundraiser that you'd like to share with others on this page, please email us or fax your submissions on your organization's letterhead to:

Public Service Announcements
107.7 The Bone
55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94105

(415) 995-6867 fax
(415) 995-6829 phone
SFOPSA@cumulus.com

Autographed guitar to be auctioned for charity
Guitarist Paul Carbonara from the band Blondie has donated his Gibson Les Paul Studio Lite guitar for an auction with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Guitars Not Guns music program for children. This guitar has been played all over the world with Blondie and is autographed by the band. For more information and to read Paul's comments and see the photos, visit the Blondie Guitar auction information page. Bidding opens on March 4 and ends on March 13.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library - 3/12
February is Black History Month, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Library is hosting the traveling exhibit "The African-American Baseball Experience" now through March 12. It's at the San Jose Library, and you can find out more by calling 408-808-2397 or visiting www.sjlibrary.org.

Exploratorium - 3/12
San Francisco's Exploratorium is celebrating its 40th anniversary with special interactive exhibits and science programs all year. So unplug the kids and give them some hands-on excitement at the museum's legendary location in the Marina District.  Visit www.exploratorium.org.

Marin-Sonoma Concours d'Elegance - 3/13
The Marin-Sonoma Concours d'Elegance is seeking classic and exotic vintage cars to display May 16th at the Marin Center. This year's event also includes classic wooden boats in the lagoon. It all supports Hospice by the Bay, so if you'd like to enter, please go to www.marinsonomaconcours.org/.

Foundation Fighting Blindness - 3/13
If you are over 55, you're at risk for macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness for Americans.  Treatments are available if you act early. You can get a free information packet from the Foundation Fighting Blindness. For more info, please call 800-734-2005 or visit www.amdalliance.org.

American Liver Foundation - 3/13
Training starts soon for the "Liver Life Challenge." You can climb Mt. Shasta, swim the San Francisco Bay, or do a triathlon or marathon. It all supports the American Liver Foundation. Find out more at www.teamliverlife.org or by calling 800-292-9099.

SaveNature.org - 3/13
SaveNature.org presents the 16th annual "Bowl The Planet" benefit on Saturday, March 13th at Serra Bowl in Daly City.  Roll a few frames and support nature education for Bay Area kids. All ages welcome. You can find out more by calling 415-648-3392 or visiting www.savenature.org.

Commonwealth Club - 3/16
The Commonwealth Club presents the authors of "Game Change," about recent presidential campaigns, Monday, March 15th in San Francisco & Santa Clara.  On Tuesday, March 16th, in San Francisco, former Secretary of State James Baker, will speak about the U.S. Presence on the World Stage.  For more info, please visit www.commonwealthclub.org

Tax Preparation - 3/15
It's tax time. Is your tax preparer legal? There are requirements governing who can do taxes, and it's YOUR responsibility. Ask for credentials. For more information, call 877-850-2832 or visit  www.ctec.org.

Milpitas Chamber of Commerce - 3/18
If you’re a job-seeker, or a business looking for qualified workers, attend the Milpitas Community Job Fair on Thursday, March 18th. Find out more at www.milpitaschamber.com.

MS Friends - 3/19
Historic photos of rocks icons Janis, Jimi, Carlos and The Dead, taken at various San Francisco locations, are on display at Macy's Union Square March 5 through March 19th. Sales will support people living with MS.  To find out more go to www.msfriends.org or call 415-861-8036.

Bay Area Girls Rock Camp - 3/20
The Bay Area Girls Rock Camp presents a concert of all-original music on Saturday, March 20th at the Oakland Metro Opera House. The girls spent 10 weeks learning to play guitar, bass and drums, and about marketing, promotion and musical 'her'story. You can find out more at www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org.

Ala Costa Center - 3/20
The Canyon View Event Center in San Ramon takes a turn towards Bourbon Street on Saturday, March 20th! It's the annual Mardi Gras fundraiser for Ala Costa Centers for the Developmentally Disabled. Find out more by calling  510-828-4772 or visiting www.alacostacenter.org.

Office on Aging - 3/20
The South Bay "Office on Aging" provides a wide range of services for those over 50, from health and safety resources, to travel and recreation opportunities.  If you, or your parents, could benefit, find out more by calling 408-979-7915.

Chavez Family Vision - 3/31
The musical "Let the Eagle Fly - The Story of Cesar Chavez" plays at San Jose City College Theater (March 5) through March 31st. To find out more, go to www.lettheeaglefly.com or www.chavezfamilyvision.com.

Greater Golden Gate Pop Warner - 4/2
The youth football organization "Pop Warner" is joining other youth sports groups in fighting childhood obesity. If you'd like to start a chapter, or register your child for the Greater Golden Gate chapter, please go to www.threegc.org or call 800-371-8829.

Parents Place - 4/8
Parents Place in San Rafael presents classes in Positive Discipline and Baby Sign Language in March and April. They also provide great resources and referrals for new parents. To find out more, go to www.parentsplace.org or call 415-491-7959.

United Way - Free Tax Assistance - 4/15
If you earned under $52,000 in 2009, you can get free help doing your taxes through the program called "Earn It! Keep It! Save It!". To learn more, call 211 or 800-358-8832.

African-American Shakespeare Company - 4/18
The African-American Shakespeare Company closes its 15th season with "Othello," March 25th through April 18th at the African American Art & Cultural Complex in San Francisco.  For ticket information, call 800-838-3006 or go to www.africanamericanshakes.org.

American Diabetes Association - 5/1
Take the ride of your life for the American Diabetes Association, Sunday, May 2nd in the beautiful Napa Valley. It's the "Tour De Cure" and all levels of cyclists are welcome.  Find out more at www.diabetes.org/tour.

Livestrong Foundation - 5/23
Cyclists: take part in an epic ride through the Napa Wine Country on May 23rd. It's the Granfondo Tour, and proceeds benefit the Livestrong Foundation. Find out more at www.granfondo.org or call 415-561-6251.

California Assembly/U.S. Census - 6/1
The 2010 census is very important to the state of California, as it can mean more money for schools, roads, and public safety. So fill out your census forms as accurately as you can when they arrive in March. You can find out more at www.asm.ca.gov/fong and www.2010.census.gov.

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SUPPORT HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS

Millions of people have been affected by the catastrophic earthquake which hit Haiti. The American Red Cross’ efforts are underway to provide basic supplies like food, water and medicine.  The people of Haiti are struggling to survive during this critical time of need and you have the power to help. 

To find out how you can donate to the Haitian Earthquake relief efforts, please visit these national and international organizations:

www.redcross.org
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
www.oxfamamerica.org
www.care.org
www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake
www.savethechildren.org

Text "HAITI" to 90999 & and $10 will be donated to the Red Cross.  You can also text "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5 to "Yele Haiti" (Wyclef Jean's charity).  Standard text message and data rates apply.

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SUPPORT HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS

Millions of people have been affected by the catastrophic earthquake which hit Haiti. The American Red Cross’ efforts are underway to provide basic supplies like food, water and medicine.  The people of Haiti are struggling to survive during this critical time of need and you have the power to help. 

To find out how you can donate to the Haitian Earthquake relief efforts, please visit these national and international organizations:

www.redcross.org
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
www.oxfamamerica.org
www.care.org
www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake
www.savethechildren.org

Text "HAITI" to 90999 & and $10 will be donated to the Red Cross.  You can also text "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5 to "Yele Haiti" (Wyclef Jean's charity).  Standard text message and data rates apply.

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107.7 THE BONE'S COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $5,000!
With the help of our loyal Boneheads, Lamont & Tonelli's annual "Sip It, Grip It, & Rip It" Golf Tournament raised over $5,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto.

 

TA-TA TUESDAYS
Since the start of The Bone's Ta-Ta Tuesdays, Boneheads have raised over $107,700 for the Breast Cancer Fund, a national non-profit dedicated to breast cancer prevention. Thanks, Boneheads - you rock!!!

 

BONEHEADS RAISE $40,000 FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
Thanks to all who helped Steven Seaweed raise $3,000 during the "Hot Lunch On Demand - Pay For Play!" We appreciate your donations to the American Red Cross.

 

107.7 THE BONE A FINALIST FOR 2005 N.A.B. CRYSTAL AWARD
107.7 The Bone was among the finalists announced in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Crystal Radio Awards competition. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round community service efforts.

“We are taking local radio to a whole new level,” said Bone General Manager Dwight Walker. We create goodwill for Bay Area communities and through events such as Bone Home Town. Localism is one of the foundations of our brand. It an honor for The BONE to be recognized by the broadcast industry for our efforts.”

107.7 The Bone works with local charities such as The Breast Cancer Fund, Ronald McDonald House, Second Harvest Food Banks, Childrens Hospital Oakland and Little Kids Rock to enhance their efforts. In addition, the station’s “Bone Home Town” program has helped towns and cities throughout the Bay Area publicize their communities concerns and needs.

The finalists were selected by a panel of judges representing broadcasting, community service organizations and public relations firms.

 

BONEHEADS RAISE $1400 ON EARTH DAY
Thank you to all the Boneheads who participated in Save The Earth's guitar auction for Earth Day.  The autographed Aerosmith guitar went for $1400.

All proceeds benefitted Save The Earth Foundation.

 

 

RECORD NUMBERS TURN OUT FOR BLOOD DRIVE
107.7 The Bone was a proud sponsor of the annual Infineon Technologies High-Speed Blood Drive at Infineon Raceway to benefit the American Red Cross. Nearly 425 people braved rainy and windy conditionsto participate. Race fans who agreed to donate a point of blood were treated to a speedy lap around the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course. The event generated 140 pints of blood, which American Red Cross officials say was a record amount for 2005 based on a one-day event in Northern California. Thanks to all of the Boneheads who participated!

 

GEORGE CARLIN SHOW RAISES $3,000 FOR FOOD BANKS
On November 12th, 2006, 107.7 The Bone's Lamont & Tonelli hosted an evening with George Carlin at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco. The show was a fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Banks in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. $3,430.00 was raised - that amount will provide 6,854 meals to the local communities. $1 from each ticket sold was donated to the Second Harvest Food Banks. Plus, Lamont & Tonelli held an on-air auction for front row tickets to the show. The auction winner was Paul Pacheco of Tiburon, who bid $600 for the tickets. Thanks Boneheads, for all of your generosity - you rock!

BONE HOME TOWNS

Bone Home Town is reaching out into Bay Area communities to support all types of local charities! Thanks to our loyal Boneheads, we've raised money and awareness for the following local charities:

• Second Harvest Food Bank, San Mateo
• Milpitas Food Pantry, Milpitas
• Martinez Rotary, Martinez
• Guide Dogs for the Blind, San Rafael
• Berkeley Association of Sports Field Users, Berkeley
• Ronald McDonald House, Palo Alto
• The Breast Cancer Fund, Dublin
• Antioch Lions Club, Antioch
• Campbell Relay for Life, Campbell
• Montclair Veterinary Hospital Pet & Wildlife Fund, Montclair
• Little Kids Rock, San Francisco
• Castro Valley Library, Castro Valley
• Canine Companions for Independence, Santa Rosa
• St. Joseph's Family Center, Gilroy
• Daly City Emergency Food Pantry, Daly City
• Benicia Main Street, Benicia
• Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club, Burlingame
• Oakland Boys & Girls Club, Oakland

 

 

107.7 THE BONE'S COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $5,000!
With the help of our loyal Boneheads, Lamont & Tonelli's annual "Sip It, Grip It, & Rip It" Golf Tournament raised over $5,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto.

 

TA-TA TUESDAYS
Since the start of The Bone's Ta-Ta Tuesdays, Boneheads have raised over $107,700 for the Breast Cancer Fund, a national non-profit dedicated to breast cancer prevention. Thanks, Boneheads - you rock!!!

 

BONEHEADS RAISE $40,000 FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
Thanks to all who helped Steven Seaweed raise $3,000 during the "Hot Lunch On Demand - Pay For Play!" We appreciate your donations to the American Red Cross.

 

107.7 THE BONE A FINALIST FOR 2005 N.A.B. CRYSTAL AWARD
107.7 The Bone was among the finalists announced in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Crystal Radio Awards competition. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round community service efforts.

“We are taking local radio to a whole new level,” said Bone General Manager Dwight Walker. We create goodwill for Bay Area communities and through events such as Bone Home Town. Localism is one of the foundations of our brand. It an honor for The BONE to be recognized by the broadcast industry for our efforts.”

107.7 The Bone works with local charities such as The Breast Cancer Fund, Ronald McDonald House, Second Harvest Food Banks, Childrens Hospital Oakland and Little Kids Rock to enhance their efforts. In addition, the station’s “Bone Home Town” program has helped towns and cities throughout the Bay Area publicize their communities concerns and needs.

The finalists were selected by a panel of judges representing broadcasting, community service organizations and public relations firms.

 

BONEHEADS RAISE $1400 ON EARTH DAY
Thank you to all the Boneheads who participated in Save The Earth's guitar auction for Earth Day.  The autographed Aerosmith guitar went for $1400.

All proceeds benefitted Save The Earth Foundation.

 

 

RECORD NUMBERS TURN OUT FOR BLOOD DRIVE
107.7 The Bone was a proud sponsor of the annual Infineon Technologies High-Speed Blood Drive at Infineon Raceway to benefit the American Red Cross. Nearly 425 people braved rainy and windy conditionsto participate. Race fans who agreed to donate a point of blood were treated to a speedy lap around the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course. The event generated 140 pints of blood, which American Red Cross officials say was a record amount for 2005 based on a one-day event in Northern California. Thanks to all of the Boneheads who participated!

 

GEORGE CARLIN SHOW RAISES $3,000 FOR FOOD BANKS
On November 12th, 2006, 107.7 The Bone's Lamont & Tonelli hosted an evening with George Carlin at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco. The show was a fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Banks in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties. $3,430.00 was raised - that amount will provide 6,854 meals to the local communities. $1 from each ticket sold was donated to the Second Harvest Food Banks. Plus, Lamont & Tonelli held an on-air auction for front row tickets to the show. The auction winner was Paul Pacheco of Tiburon, who bid $600 for the tickets. Thanks Boneheads, for all of your generosity - you rock!

BONE HOME TOWNS

Bone Home Town is reaching out into Bay Area communities to support all types of local charities! Thanks to our loyal Boneheads, we've raised money and awareness for the following local charities:

• Second Harvest Food Bank, San Mateo
• Milpitas Food Pantry, Milpitas
• Martinez Rotary, Martinez
• Guide Dogs for the Blind, San Rafael
• Berkeley Association of Sports Field Users, Berkeley
• Ronald McDonald House, Palo Alto
• The Breast Cancer Fund, Dublin
• Antioch Lions Club, Antioch
• Campbell Relay for Life, Campbell
• Montclair Veterinary Hospital Pet & Wildlife Fund, Montclair
• Little Kids Rock, San Francisco
• Castro Valley Library, Castro Valley
• Canine Companions for Independence, Santa Rosa
• St. Joseph's Family Center, Gilroy
• Daly City Emergency Food Pantry, Daly City
• Benicia Main Street, Benicia
• Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club, Burlingame
• Oakland Boys & Girls Club, Oakland