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.
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.