SUPPORT HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS

Early estimates indicate that as many as three million people may be affected by the catastrophic earthquake which hit Haiti. The American Red Cross’ efforts are currently 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.

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

Silicon Valley Education Foundation - 2/11
New funding, specially earmarked for field trips, is available to Santa Clara County schools. Interested parents, teachers and administrators should attend the presentation on February 11 in San Jose.  To find out more, go to www.svefoundation.org.

Asian Law Caucus - 2/12
The Asian Law Caucus of San Francisco is seeking college interns and volunteers for fundraising and administration. The group defends the civil rights of members of the Asian and Pacific Island communities. You can find out more by calling 415-896-1701 or emailing charlenec@asianlawcaucus.org.

SF Botanical Garden - 2/13
The San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park celebrates the Lunar New Year on Sat. Feb 13, with a traditional flower market, live performances, and tours of the gardens with winter flowers in full bloom. To find out more, go to sfbotanicalgarden.org.

SF 49ers Foundation - 2/13
The 8th Annual Celebrity Crab Festival in Union Square on Saturday, February 13th, supports the San Francisco 49ers Foundation. Hang with players and celebrities, and taste crab concoctions whipped up by local chefs. Admission is free. To find out more, go to www.49ers.com/community/foundation.

Bay Area Black Comedy Competition & Festival - 2/14
The kickoff for this year's Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival takes place February 12-14 at Tommy T's in Pleasanton. Held each April,  it's the world's most ethnically diverse comedy showcase. You can find out more at www.blackcomedycompetition.com.

Seva Foundation - 2/14
Steve Earle & Joan Baez headline the Seva Foundation benefit at Bimbo's 365 Club on Valentine's Day February 14th. Seva supports health programs in low-income communities at home and abroad. You can find out more at www.seva.org.

Commonwealth Club - 2/16
The Commonwealth Club presents a conversation between authors Eve Ensler (Vagina Monologues) and Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) on Tuesday, February 16th in San Francisco.  You can find the link and see their full schedule at www.commonwealthclub.org.

Free Opportunity Expo for Military - 2/18
Active duty military and veterans and their families:  RecruitMilitary.com's FREE Opportunity Expo will be held Thursday, February 18 from 11am to 3pm at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.  Veteran-friendly employers, franchisers and educational institutions will be on hand to help you with taking the next step.  Businesses and schools who are interested in taking part should call 1-800-226-0841 or email hirevets@recruitmilitary.com.  To learn more and to pre-register, go to recruitmilitary.com and click on Opportunity Expo.

Rex Foundation - 2/18
The Rex Foundation presents The "Make Believe Ball" on Thursday, February 18th at the Great American Music Hall, recreating the Grateful Dead’s "One From the Vault" concert in its entirety, through music, a high-tech light show and silent auction. You can find out more at www.rexfoundation.org or www.gamh.com.

Bone Marrow Blood Drive - 2/20
8-year-old Natalie was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia, AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) in 2008. After five rounds of chemotherapy, she went into remission and re-enrolled in school. But her leukemia returned in January and now her only chance for survival is to find a life-saving bone marrow donor as soon as possible. All are encouraged to register, particularly donors of Asian descent.  While Caucasians have a 3 out of 10 chance in finding a match, the current odds for an ethnic minority patient like Natalie to find a matching unrelated donor may be close to 1 in a million. For more info, go to  www.hopefornatalie.com or www.facebook.com/Save.Natalie?ref=ts.  The Bone Marrow Donor Drive will be held Saturday, February 20, 9am to 4pm, at Gregory Gardens Elementary School, 1 Corritone Court in Pleasant Hill.  Potential donors must be between the ages of 18 and 55 and in good general health.

Legendary Comics to Star in Benefit for SF State Athletics - 2/26 & 2/27
Comedian (and San Francisco State University alumnus) Ronnie Schell (Gomer Pyle, Love Boat, Mork & Mindy, Dukes of Hazzard, Sanford and Son, Happy Days, Hogan’s Heroes and other classic TV comedies) brings comedy back to the SFSU campus for the Tenth Annual Comedy Night to benefit the SFSU Athletics Scholarship Endowment.  This year, entertainers include legends Tim Conway, (Carol Burnett Show), Rich Little, (Rich Little Show, Tonight Show), Tommy Smothers, (Smothers Brothers’ Comedy Hour), Kevin Pollak (Usual Suspects, A Few Good Men), Will Durst, (Comedy Channel, NPR, SF Chronicle) and Steve Rossi (Ed Sullivan Show, Howard Stern Show). Tickets can be purchased by calling (415) 338-2467 Monday-Friday between Noon and 4pm or on-line HERE.

Commonwealth Club - 2/28
The Commonwealth Club will host a free forum on Protecting Public Health, featuring Margaret Hamburg of the FDA, on Thursday, January 28 in San Francisco. For more information, go to www.commonwealthclub.org

Breathe California - 2/28
Quit smoking in 2010 with Breathe California's 5-week  stop-smoking program. Register now by calling 408-998-5865 or visiting www.breathecalifornia.org

Mental Health Association of Alameda Co. - 2/30
If you are an Alameda County resident dealing with mental illness or an emotional disturbance in a family member, help is available from the Family Resource Center at the Mental Health Association.  Find out more at www.askferc.org or call 888-896-3372.

Hospice of the East Bay - 3/2
Hospice of the East Bay offers weekly classes &support groups adults, teens and children who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. You can find more by calling 925-887-5678 or visiting www.hospiceeastbya.org.

Pacific Pinball Museum - 3/2
The Pacific Pinball Museum presents "Pinball Fine Art" opening February 5th and running through March 2nd, at the Museum in Alameda. Check out the vintage machines and flip a few balls! To find out more, go to www.pacificpinball.org or call 510-205-6959.

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.

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.

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.

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