Here are the organizations you hear
about on 107.7 The Bone and how you can support them:
Sleep Train Foster Kids
Help foster kids put their best feet forward! Now through May 18th, Sleep Train will be collecting new shoes for local foster kids. Remember, foster kids range in ages from teenagers to infants, so new shoes - big and small - are needed. For locations near you, please visit www.sleeptrain.com or call 1-800-378-BEDS. Sleep Train knows not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child.®
Kit for New Parents
Are you a new mom? If so, your local First 5 county commission has a special gift just for you: A free Kit for New Parents! The First 5 California Kit for New Parents, available in both English and Spanish, is a tool box filled with parenting tips, ideas and advice. It’s as close to an instruction manual for your new baby as you’re going to get! This helpful resource comes with a celebrity-hosted DVD, parenting guides and a baby book for your child. For your free Kit for New Parents, call (800) KIDS-025. Go here for more info: http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/kit.asp
Music in Schools Today Fall means back-to-school, and schools need music! Music in Schools Today is offering free music and arts planning to San Francisco Bay Area districts and schools. If you are a principal, teacher or parent, "Music in Schools Today's" planning team is available to work with your team to develop a music and arts plan. Music in Schools Today can help you be sure our children are getting the music education they deserve! Plese click here for more information.
Career Closet - 5/17 Career Closet provides professional work outfits for low-income women re-entering the work force. Their big benefit sale, "The Style Cupboard", takes place Fri & Sat May 16 & 17 in San Jose. For details go to: www.careercloset.org
Tiburon Salmon Institute - 5/18 The 3rd annual "Salmon Kiss-and-Release" takes place Sunday morning . May 18th at Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon. Cheer on the kids as they release 1,000 Salmon Fingerlings they raised by hand, into the Bay. There's live music , a BBQ, and a Native American blessing to send the salmon on their way. Attendance is free. To find out more go to: www.tiburonsalmoninstitute.com or call 415 435 6386
Genny Fund - 5/18 The 9th Annual Oysterfest at Fort Mason supports the Genny Fund Scholarship for "students with a sense of humor" at St. Mary's College. It's Sat & Sun May 17 & 18, with Chuck Prophet, The Mother Hips, the Drop Kick Murphys and many more..plus lots of oysters & other edibles. To find out more go to: www.oreillysoysterfestival.com
San Mateo Co. History Museum - 5/17 The Immigrants Day Festival takes place Sat. May 17th at the San Mateo County History Museum . Come see, hear, and taste the contributions made by Irish, Filipino, Latin & Asian immigrants. To find out more go to: www.historysmc.org
Big City Mountaineers The group Big City Mountaineers takes urban kids on wilderness backpacking adventures, and they're looking for volunteers this summer. You can do single-day or multi-day trips. To find out more go to www.bigcitymountaineers.org
Save the Bay Save the Bay wants you to know that 15,000 plastic grocery bags were pulled out of the S.F. Bay last year. These kill thousands of birds, marine mammals and fish every year. To find out how you can prevent bay pollution, find the Save the Bay link at www.savesfbay.org
Crisis Support Services Crisis Support Services helps those bereaved for any cause. Group and individual counseling is available, and no one is turned away for lack of money. If you could use help, or if you'd like to help, call 800-260-0094
The AIDS/HIV Nightline is looking for volunteers to provide support, counseling, and resources to those with AIDS or Hepatitis C. Find out more at: 415-984-1902
The Skin Cancer Foundation wants to warn skiers and boarders to wear high-spf sunscreen while on the slopes. UV rays are 25% stronger at higher altitudes. To find out more at: www.skincancer.org
Lupus Foundation For 30 years the Lupus Foundation has provided support, information and classes for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease, and their families. To find out how you can help, or how they can help YOU, go to: www.balf.org or call 800-523-3363
Consumer Credit Counseling Service If you’re struggling with a your mortgage rate or facing foreclosure, attend one of the free Saturday seminars put on the by the non-profit Consumer Credit Counseling Service. To find out more go to: www.gotdebt.org or call 805-383-7700
Lafayette School Mentoring Project The Lafayette Scholl Mentoring Project is recruiting volunteers to help kids in West Oakland. If you can help a few hours a week, find out more at: www.lafayetteschoolmentoringproject.com
Transpersonal Psychology If you’ve had breast cancer in the past 10 years, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology is offering free groups to help reduce stress and increase well-being. To find out more go to: www.itp.edu
Meals of Marin Meals of Marin delivers meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses, 365 days a year. They’re looking for dedicated volunteers to deliver warm, nutritious meals to Marin County residents. If you’re interested, go to: www.mealsofmarin.net; www/volunteersolutions.org/marin or call 415-457-4666
Dyspraxia USA Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects 6% of the population. If you’ve recently had the diagnosis, contact Dyspraxia USA. You can find out how at by calling: 1-777-248-3476
Sharon Art Studio/City of SF Sharon Art Studio in Golden Gate Park is offering summer classes for teens, in glass, ceramics, jewelry and painting. To find out more go to: www.sharonartstudio.org or call 415-753-7004
Call2Recycle Chances are you already recycle your glass, plastic and paper, but you can also recycle your rechargeable batteries safely, at many local retailers. To find out where go to: www.call2recycle.org or call 877-2-recycle
Aquarium of the Bay Foundation Aquarium on the Bay is sponsoring a creativity competition called "Turn the Tide", in which artists show the effect that rising sea levels would have on the Bay Area. Lots of prizes up for grabs, and any art medium is OK. To find out more go to: www.futuresealevel.org or call 415-623-5340
Napa Valley Art Festival - 5/31 The Napa Valley Art Festival takes place Sat May 31st at Copia in Napa, and features wine, fine art, live music and gourmet food. Admission is free; proceeds from the art sale go towards the Napa Valley Land Trust. It's a nice way to spend a weekend in Wine Country. To find out more go to: www.napavalleyartfestival.com or call 707-256-3828
Opportunity Junction Free computer training and paid work experience is available for Contra Costa residents through Opportunity Junction. Find out how to update your job skills at: www.oportunityjunction.org
SF Memorial Day Committee/ Avenue of the Flags - 5/26 Memorial Day observances take place on Monday May 26th, at the Presidio in San Francisco, and at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno. Congresswoman Jackie Speier will speak at both, along with marching bands, classic car show, parades, and tributes to soldiers lost in Iraq & Afghanistan. To find out more call: SF 415-561-5500 or San Bruno 650-303-0936
Senior Helpers If you could use some help with elderly parents, check out the Senior Health Summit May27th at the Veterans' Memorial Building in Lafayette. Experts will speak on how older family members can stay fit, eat healthy, and prevent falls. To find out more at: www.seniorhelpers.com or call 925-376-9900
Velo Club Fairfax - 5/24 The "Fat Tire Festival" takes place Say May 24th in Fairfax, with mountain bike activities, bike gear, live music, and bike competitions and demonstrations. Admission is free and there's fun for all ages. To find out more go to: www.fairfaxfattirefestival.com or call 415-457-TOUR
Trips for Kids Trips for Kids needs donations of bicycles and gear, for their Re-Cyclery Thrift Shop in San Rafael. The group takes inner-city kids out for bike trips and teaches them bicycle repair. You can also get great deals at the Shop. To find out more go to: www.tripsforkids.org or call 415-458-2986
StandUp for Kids Stand Up For Kids in Silicon Valley needs volunteers to help homeless kids and teens in the South Bay. If you'd like to get involved, go to: www.standupforkids.org or email: siliconvalley@standupforkids.org
Pure Prevention
The Breast Cancer Fund (www.breastcancerfund.org) and LUNA Bar are partnering to promote a new campaign called Pure Prevention.
Launching during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pure Prevention campaign – www.pureprevention.org - aims to educate women about the environmental causes of breast cancer and empower them to act, ask and live to reduce their risk of the disease. Because only 1 in 10 women who have breast cancer have a genetic history of the disease, what women put on and in their bodies can make a difference. By learning the facts, we can make smart choices about the products we use every day.
The campaign offers women easy, every day actions they can take to reduce their risk: Create a Healthy Home, Eat Smart, Choose Safe Cosmetics, Get Outside, and Join the Campaign to help spread the word about prevention.
Through survey research, Pure Prevention has learned that very few women are aware that as many as half of all breast cancers occur in women who have no known risk factors. With over 200,000 American women to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, it is crucial to expand the conversation about prevention.
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Public Service Announcements
107.7 The Bone
55 Hawthorne St., Ste. 1000
San Francisco, CA 94105
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.
Since the start of The Bone's Ta-Ta Tuesdays, Boneheads
have raised over $90,000 for breast cancer research through
the Breast
Cancer Fund, a national nonprofit dedicated to breast
cancer prevention. Thanks Boneheads - you rock!!!
STEVEN SEAWEED TALKS TO BONEHEADS IN HURRICANE KATRINA'S
PATH
Read Steven
Seaweed's Blog to see what Boneheads in the South had
to say about Hurricane Katrina's devastation.
107.7 THE BONE A FINALIST FOR 2005 N.A.B. CRYSTAL AWARD
107.7
THE BONE is among the finalists announced today 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 and Little Kids Rock to enhance their efforts.
In addition, the station’s “home town”
program has helped towns and cities throughout the Bay
Area publicize their communities concerns and needs.
NAB Crystal Award finalists will be honored and Crystal
Radio Award winners will be announced during the NAB 2005
convention on Tuesday, April 9, in Las Vegas. 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.
AID
FOR TSUNAMI VICTIMS
Click
here to find out how you can help the victims of the
recent tsunamis in Asia. A list of local agencies planning
to aid the victims in Asia can also be found here.
RECORD
NUMBERS TURN OUT FOR BLOOD DRIVE
107.7 The Bone was a proud sponsor of the 4th 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 hot
lap at speed around the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course.
The event generated 140 pints of blood, which American Red
Cross officials say will be 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 Friday, November 12th, 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 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
GOLF
TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $5,000!
BONEHEADS
RAISE $40,000 FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
107.7
THE BONE is among the finalists announced today 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.
AID
FOR TSUNAMI VICTIMS
RECORD
NUMBERS TURN OUT FOR BLOOD DRIVE
GEORGE
CARLIN SHOW RAISES $3,000 FOR FOOD BANKS