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UN-65 - OCTOBER 22-24, 2010
EVENTS SUMMARY
To honor the 65th Anniversary of the United Nations, UNA-USA San Francisco Chapter in collaboration with UNA-USA Northern California Division brought distinguished global and community leaders to meet with the public. Through sincere dialogue will emerge action plans to inspire and revitalize our personal commitments toward Peace, Human Rights and Justice and achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals. UN-65 blended culture, peace and education to awaken a fresh commitment for our planet's future.
Note: In order to promote future networking, sharing information and facilitate cooperative efforts together, Documents and Information from participants and speakers of the October 24th INTERNATIONAL PLENARY SESSION will be posted on the UNA-SF website. For submissions: un65sf@gmail.com
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UN-65-San Francisco Events Flyer (PDF)
UN-65
focused on the UN Millennium Development Goals.
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UN-65 EVENTS | SPEAKERS AND PARTICIPANTS | INTERNATIONAL PLENARY SESSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
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UN-65 TEAM | UN-65
SPONSORS | SILENT
AUCTION DONORS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010
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Sponsored by Women For Cultural Wisdom
UN 65 Tea Walk in Muir Woods
Commemorating the 65th Anniversary
of the Founding of the United Nations
"A Celebration of Women Peacemakers"
Self-Healing and Peace with Tea and Qigong
by Dr. Sonia Gaemi
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley
Friday, October 22, 2010 ~ 11 am to 3 pm
No Charge. Coordinated
by Young Professionals for International Cooperation (YPIC). Transportation will be provided from Select Locations. Info: Jennifer Wagner - jielianhua@earthlink.net
MORE INFO AND PRESS RELEASE
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Symphony for United Nations
DRESS REHEARSAL: "ODE TO JOY"
Maestro Joseph Eger, Conductor
7 pm - 10 pm
SF
Scottish Rite Masonic Auditorium
2850 19th Avenue & Sloat
San Francisco
(across from Stern Grove)
(Map / Directions)
All Seats: Students: $10; General: $20
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Young Professionals for International
Cooperation Program
4
pm to 6 pm
Co-Sponsor:
City College of SF United Nations Club
Location: City College of SF Student Union
(Map / Directions)
Launching UN-65,
our YPIC team presents special programs for Young Professionals,
including West Africa Art Exhibit and Presentation, Nuclear Disarmament
Information & Presentation, and social/professional networking. FREE.
Acoustic Music by Monica & Steve
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INFORMATION, REGISTRATION
AND SPONSORSHIP FOR ALL EVENTS
CONTACT:
United Nations Association of San Francisco
100 Montgomery Street #2075
San Francisco, CA 94104-4351
415-267-1866
un65sf@gmail.com
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UN-65-San Francisco Events Flyer (PDF)
UN-65
HOTEL CONFERENCE RATES:
Best
Western Civic Center Inn
San Francisco
$99
per night + tax = $114.35
per room per night
Individuals
must contact the hotel directly, and ask for "UN-65."
Best
Western Civic Center Inn
“A commitment to hospitality,
comfort, & value”
Visit our official website: www.StaySF.com
364 9th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: (415) 621-2826
Fax: (415) 621-0833
E-mail: bw@staysf.com
Free Breakfast
- Refrigerator - Coffee Maker
Microwave Oven - Air Conditioning
Free Parking (1 Car per Room)
Note: Each individual will be required
to make their own reservation. Also, because this is a 'group'
rate, the cancellation policy is 21 days advance notice.
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www.unaff.org
Festival
Dates: October 22-31, 2010
60
documentaries from 60 countries
Locations:
Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco
and Stanford University
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Additional
UN-65 Events throughout the Bay Area include:
Saturday,
October 23:
UNA Sonoma Film Festival on International Issues
3:00 pm, Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College. Info:
robert.brown@sonoma.edu
Sunday, October
24:
UNA Santa Cruz Cultural Performance and Parade
10:30 am, Cathcart Street onto Pacific Avenue to Abbott Square
Museum of Art & History, 11:30 am, MDG speakers and refreshments,
info: patrnold@bridgemysteries.com
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SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 23, 2010
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 Inter-Generational
Model UN
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Co-Sponsor and Venue:
World Affairs Council of Northern CA
312 Sutter Street, Suite #200, San Francisco
(Map / Directions)
Experience the
UN Security Council, General Assembly and Human Rights Council
as a National delegate from the country of your choice! Complete
program for all backgrounds and ages, includes learning materials
and Lunch.
REGISTRATION ($10) AT THE DOOR
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EVENING
GALA FUNDRAISING
RECEPTION, SILENT AUCTION AND SYMPHONY CONCERT
Also Performing:
Oakland Symphony Chorus
SF Gay Men's Chorus
Featured Soloists:
Kristin Clayton, soprano
Ro Rigney, mezzo-soprano
Philip Skinner, bass-baritone
Joseph Meyers, tenor
Location:
SF Scottish Rite Masonic Center
2850
19th Avenue at Sloat
(across from Stern Grove)
(Map / Directions)
Gala Fundraising Reception
and Silent Auction: $15
6 pm - 8 pm
Evening Symphony Concert: 8 pm - 10 pm
Students: $10
Upper Balcony: $25
Lower Level: $50
VIP Premium: $75
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER
24, 2010
IS UN DAY!
www.UNAusaEastBay.org
Fed
up with Hunger?
Slash Starvation - Combat Poverty!
UN Millennium
Development Goal #1
UNA's
5th Annual Global Citizens Awards
5:00
PM Registration and Reception
6:00-8:45 PM Dinner and Evening Program
International
House, UC Berkeley
2299 Piedmont Avenue at Bancroft
Advance
reservations required
$35 (students $15)
Reserve
now:
UNDayEvent@gmail.com
510-642-9461
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