A Lethal Dose of NightLifeWhy is venom toxic? When is nature not your friend? How do common prescriptions become poisons? When do you not eat that pill your friend just handed you at a party? Join Patil Armenian, MD of the California Poison Control System for Poisons, Venoms and Pills: Toxicology 101, an uninhibited ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Center for Inquiry: Beer & BooksMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San Francisco. Beers and Books is a social event co-hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Cafe Borrone http://www.cafeboronne.com/ between Kepler's Books and the British Banker's Club! Look for the black balloon.First Thursday of Each Month6pm to ???
At the Exploratorium, playgrounds are not just for kids. Grab a friend and join us for a cocktail- bet you didn't try geometry that way in high school -- and be among the first to experience this new exhibition before it travels around the United States. After Dark is hosted ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, Free for members
Stem Cells and the Future of MedicineStem cell research holds an awesome potential for restructuring the way we practice medicine: One day, stem cells may be used to replace or repair damaged tissues and organs and to dramatically alter how we treat such diseases as cancer. But there remains a deep divide between those who support ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Sustainable Film Fest: 'Dirt, the Movie'Soil. The film -- directed and produced by Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow -- takes you inside the wonders of the soil. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and under-appreciated source of fertility -- from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation. Speaker: David Haskell, Garden of Eatin'.Speaker: ...
Where: San AnselmoCost: $10 Donation
The Movement to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes NaturallyFarm Fresh Choice presents the award winning documentary film: "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days". Plus: Sample Tastes of Live Food; Fun Raffle Prizes; Panel of Speakers & Community Resources. Guest Speakers: Michael Bedar, Coordinator, The Movement to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally, Founder of Eat-Reel, and Associate Producer ...
Come cheer on the Iron Science Teacher competitors -- a showcase for Bay Area and well beyond science teachers as they devise demonstrations around a particular ingredient-an everyday item such as a plastic bag, a milk carton, or a nail. In a fast-paced atmosphere where showmanship and creativity reign, science ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Lick Observatory Summer Visitors Program - SOLD OUTTalk: Active Galaxies and Super-massive Black HolesSpeaker: David Rosario, UCSCDoors open 8:00, program starts 8:30.Tickets on sale 5/20 at 10:00 AM.Tickets are availableOnline at santacruztickets.comBy phone at UCSC Ticket Office
This summer, experience the breadth and beauty of geometry found in traditional handicrafts and contemporary design with skilled artisans who demonstrate the mathematics inherent in crafts practiced across the globe. Offered in conjunction with our new Geometry Playground exhibition. Today we look at Symmetry, Topology, and Handmade History.We may think ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Saturday Night Stargazing — on the LHS PlazaSee the Moon, Planets, Stars, Galaxies and MoreStargaze through astronomical telescopes Ask questions and talk with amateur astronomers Learn how to use a star map to find constellations Share in the wonder of the universe with your friends Saturday Night Stargazing is a free public viewing program sponsored by LHS ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Monday, 07/05/10
Turkey VulturesThis is the third of ten monthly Monday talks, as part of a talk series, offered by Close To Home, Seeing Connections on Nature. This talk will be given by Mike Moran, a naturalist for the East Bay Regional Park District. The question, why are these important birds so under-appreciated? ...
Where: OaklandCost: $7
Tuesday, 07/06/10
Drawing our Natural WorldObserving our natural world is something we do on a daily basis. These projects will help young eyes develop a relationship with what they see. This activity is hands-on for both the child and the parent; each will participate in creating his or her own interpretation of nature.For children ages ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 per parent/child pair
Technology changes and is changed by society. There are few other change agents as powerful as technology in our society, and the companies innovating in this space will inevitably have to ask themselves difficult questions about tech policy. In his talk he will explore some of the future challenges as ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Wednesday, 07/07/10
Composting VermacompostHome Composting for Busy People!Conducted by Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority.Preregistration required.
Ecocity Dreamin' Exhibition+ Brownbag Luncheon Talk with ArtistRichard Register, founder of Bay Area nonprofit Ecocity Builders, is one of the world's leading theorists and authors on the topic of ecological city design and planning. Ecocity Dreamin' explores Register's approach to the healthy city of the future as depicted in his illustrations compiled over the last thirty years, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Stress Busters to De-clutter Your LifeGot stress? Of course! Want to de-clutter and simplify both your calendar and your life? Clear out those items you don't really need to do and make room for more fun and leisure time. Summer is a great time to take a fresh look at things and make a few ...
