Compiled by the El Reportero’s staff
Global zero calls Iran deal a key step toward the global elimination of nuclear weapons.
Marking the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan, thousands of Global Zero activists in the United States and around the world will call for urgent action to end the nuclear threat, including Congressional approval of the Iran deal as a next step to eliminating nuclear weapons globally.
Demonstrations will include a 7-mile bike ride tracing the thermal blast of a “small” nuclear weapon, highlighting the zone of devastation in which most injuries would be fatal, overwhelming any possible humanitarian relief efforts.
In San Francisco (CA), Global Zero members and bicyclists will meet up at Dolores Park at 3:30pm PT.
Farewell the Elbo Room
I am sure you have heard the sad news: Our favorite San Francisco music venue is closing to make way for more luxury condos. This is a huge blow to the Mission. But LA GENTE is having one last dance party there. They will be joined by Istanbul Connection and members of LoCura, Inspector Gadje, Makru Musica and MWE.
Lets make this a night to remember and celebrate the legacy of this amazing piece of San Francisco history. Friday Aug. 14, at 9:30 p.m. at Elbo Room, 647 Valencia St., SF. $13.
$10,000 winner from Redwood City selected in queen competition
Every year as part of the North Fair Oaks Community, an exciting competition takes place sponsored by the Sheriff Department. Young women are selected from a field of applicants to compete for $23,000 in scholarship awards. The competition is in its ninth year and has awarded $146,000 in scholarships to date. The finalists have raised over $200,000 for youth programs in San Mateo County.
The Queen of the Festival scholarship program promotes community service.
The festival is a multicultural event full of excitement along with free live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and beverages, children’s rides and activities, and a festive parade. Among the many exciting activities that day is one particularly treasured by the community – the crowning of the Festival Queen.
The winner of this year’s competition: Michelle Quintero of Redwood City has been crowned as the 2015 Queen of the Festival and has won a $10,000 scholarship.
Other contenders for Queen of the Festival included: 1st runner-up Monica Orellana of Redwood City, awarded $6,000 and matriculates to San Jose State University; 2nd runner-up Vanessa Murillo of Redwood City, awarded $4,000, headed for University of California, Los Angeles; Mary Robles of Redwood City, awarded $2,000 attending Loyola Marymount University; and Angelica Salto of Redwood City, awarded $1,000 and attending Cal State East Bay.
It is held in conjunction with the 14th Annual North Fair Oaks Community Festival on August 16, 2015, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Middlefield Road, Redwood City, between 1st and 5th Avenue. For more info call 650-368-2497 or visit www.northfairoaksfestival.org
