Hello! My name is Jolynne Holloman and I am writing to let you know about an upcoming screening of the award winning documentary film Off and Running, directed by Nicole Opper.
The film will be shown at the San Francisco Doc Fest Film Festival on Sunday, October 18th at 7pm and we would love to invite you and members of your organization to join us at our screening!
Off and Running tells the coming of age story of Avery, the adopted daughter of two Jewish lesbians struggling to connect with her African-American roots. The film follows Avery as she attempts to contact her birth mother, a choice which propels Avery into her own complicated exploration of race, identity, and family.
On a national level we have been working with Family Equality Council but we've also organized great local benefits with groups like Our Family Coalition and COLAGE. Our Family Coalition will be an official co-sponsor of the DocFest screening. Off and Running is already raising awareness about LGBT family issues on the festival circuit, and we will eventually reach an even larger audience through our national broadcast on the award-winning PBS series P.O.V. in Fall 2010.
Doc Fest is San Francisco’s premier documentary only film festival and the theatrical release of Off and Running in San Francisco in spring 2010 is contingent on the performance of the film at Doc Fest. If we do have a theatrical release in the spring it will be held in conjunction with a full week of panel discussions, workshops, and various community engagement activities that we would love for you to be a part of! Thank you for your support and we hope to hear from you soon.
best,
Jolynne Holloman
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Changes to the 0-5 Mamas and Papas Group
The 0-5 year old contingent of Mamas and Papas is proud to announce that our 4th Saturday of the month meeting will now be held from 10am-12 pm in the indoor play area at the Eureka Valley Recreation Center located at 100 Collingwood Street between 18th and19th Streets in San Francisco.
This group will be an informal playgroup; please come for as long or as little time as you wish. While no formal childcare is provided, the indoor space has age-appropriate toys and play equipment and we will all be able to watch over the kids while we chat. Please note: no food will be provided at this meeting.
Several people in our recent survey indicated they would prefer a more informal play group experience so we could get to know one another in a less formal basis. We hope that this format will be to everyone's liking.
So see you at Eureka Valley Rec Center on August 22nd and every 4th Saturday thereafter.
(We will still meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the LGBT Center for more formal, topic-based discussion. Food and childcare provided.)
(posted by Shelli)
This group will be an informal playgroup; please come for as long or as little time as you wish. While no formal childcare is provided, the indoor space has age-appropriate toys and play equipment and we will all be able to watch over the kids while we chat. Please note: no food will be provided at this meeting.
Several people in our recent survey indicated they would prefer a more informal play group experience so we could get to know one another in a less formal basis. We hope that this format will be to everyone's liking.
So see you at Eureka Valley Rec Center on August 22nd and every 4th Saturday thereafter.
(We will still meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the LGBT Center for more formal, topic-based discussion. Food and childcare provided.)
(posted by Shelli)
After School Care
(Posted By Grant)
I am a father of an 8 year old boy. I found out 2 weeks ago his after school care program is moving and his school will not service the new location.
Do any of you have suggestions for after school programs in the city? Is there a nanny share service or agency that will transport children from school to after school? I work full time and single so I do not have a partner that can transport him during the day and my schedule is not flexible.
He currently goes to public school at Alvarado.
Thanks for any suggestions.
I am a father of an 8 year old boy. I found out 2 weeks ago his after school care program is moving and his school will not service the new location.
Do any of you have suggestions for after school programs in the city? Is there a nanny share service or agency that will transport children from school to after school? I work full time and single so I do not have a partner that can transport him during the day and my schedule is not flexible.
He currently goes to public school at Alvarado.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Budget Cuts
I just read an article in the SF Chronicle about the Governor's sweeping cuts to HIV/AIDS services, healthy families, and the child welfare department - not to mention the potential loss of 100 state parks and other cuts.
The impacts of these budget cuts will be felt by our families for years to come. No matter the make-up of your family, the effects will be real and hurtful to your or someone you love.
I am not an expert on the budget. I only know what my gut tells me - and that is that our budget is being balanced on the backs of those least able to take its weight. Is this the legacy we wish to leave for our children?
There are no easy solutions and money does not grow on trees. I inderstand that; but it still angers and worries me - as a parent, as a Queer person, as a community member. I wish I had solutions. The only solution I do know is to try to raise our child as a compassionate person who thinks as well of others as she does of herself.
(posted by Shelli)
The impacts of these budget cuts will be felt by our families for years to come. No matter the make-up of your family, the effects will be real and hurtful to your or someone you love.
I am not an expert on the budget. I only know what my gut tells me - and that is that our budget is being balanced on the backs of those least able to take its weight. Is this the legacy we wish to leave for our children?
There are no easy solutions and money does not grow on trees. I inderstand that; but it still angers and worries me - as a parent, as a Queer person, as a community member. I wish I had solutions. The only solution I do know is to try to raise our child as a compassionate person who thinks as well of others as she does of herself.
(posted by Shelli)
Friday, May 15, 2009
Your Help Needed in Alameda on Monday
Dear OFC Friends,
LGBTQ families of the Alameda Unified School District need your help! On Tuesday May 12th the AUSD held a public hearing on the proposed supplemental adoption of Safe Schools Curriculum Addressing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Although many from our community came out in support of the inclusive curriculum, we were outnumbered by those opposed. Because there were 175 speakers requesting to speak, a continuation hearing has been scheduled for MONDAY May 18th at Kofman Auditorium at 6:30pm. For more information on the safe schools curriculum please go tohttp://www.mikemcmahon.info/LGBTCurriculum.htm
How Can You Help?
1. Write an email letter of support to the Board of Education. For a list of email addresses go to www.alameda.k12.ca.us
2. Join the C.A.R.E community. A website in support of the curriculum called Alameda Community Alliance Resource for Education (CARE) www.alamedacare.org
3. Attend Monday May 18th 5:00pm a peaceful vigil in front of Kofman Auditorium 2200 Central Ave at Oak Street in Alameda. Wear bright tee shirts, pick a color of the rainbow and wear your rainbow ribbons! Bring your signs with positive messages!
4. Attend Monday May 18th 6:30 pm the Board of Education public hearing held in Kofman Auditorium. The PRESENCE of supporters in large numbers is critical.
Help keep ALL of our children safe!
Sincerely,
Lisa Orduno-Arcia
Community Program Director
Our Family Coalition
LGBTQ families of the Alameda Unified School District need your help! On Tuesday May 12th the AUSD held a public hearing on the proposed supplemental adoption of Safe Schools Curriculum Addressing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Although many from our community came out in support of the inclusive curriculum, we were outnumbered by those opposed. Because there were 175 speakers requesting to speak, a continuation hearing has been scheduled for MONDAY May 18th at Kofman Auditorium at 6:30pm. For more information on the safe schools curriculum please go tohttp://www.mikemcmahon.info/LGBTCurriculum.htm
How Can You Help?
1. Write an email letter of support to the Board of Education. For a list of email addresses go to www.alameda.k12.ca.us
2. Join the C.A.R.E community. A website in support of the curriculum called Alameda Community Alliance Resource for Education (CARE) www.alamedacare.org
3. Attend Monday May 18th 5:00pm a peaceful vigil in front of Kofman Auditorium 2200 Central Ave at Oak Street in Alameda. Wear bright tee shirts, pick a color of the rainbow and wear your rainbow ribbons! Bring your signs with positive messages!
4. Attend Monday May 18th 6:30 pm the Board of Education public hearing held in Kofman Auditorium. The PRESENCE of supporters in large numbers is critical.
Help keep ALL of our children safe!
Sincerely,
Lisa Orduno-Arcia
Community Program Director
Our Family Coalition
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