BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Project Open Hand//NONSGML v1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Project Open Hand X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.openhand.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Project Open Hand X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120524 DTEND:20120525 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120510T121555 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T121555 UID:4297@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:"Cookie Bites" Party DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday, May 24 at The Edge for Cookie Bites, a weekly party hosted by the inimitable drag sweetheart, Cookie Dough, featuring fabulous drag performers, drink specials, and a raffle to benefit Project Open Hand. No Cover! LOCATION:4149 18th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/cookie-bites-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120701 DTEND:20120702 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120509T173007 LAST-MODIFIED:20120509T173127 UID:4291@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:HOME RUN 13.1 - Giant Race Half Marathon Training Program DESCRIPTION: Project Open Hand and Marathon Matt are thrilled to announce Home Run 13.1, a half marathon training program to prepare YOU for the Giant Race on September 16th. Home Run 13.1 will launch on Sunday, July 1st at 9:30AM. The training program  offers THREE fun, fitlanthropic options to train for the Giant Race Half Marathon and support Project Open Hand:   • Pay To Play - Simply pay the $130 registration fee and 10% of your fee goes directly to Project Open Hand • Fundraise $500 for Project Open Hand - Your Home Run 13.1 registration fee ($130) is waived and you can join the program for FREE, but you are asked to raise $500 for Project Open Hand. You will be provided a fundraising webpage and fundraising support. • Fundraise $1000 for Project Open Hand - Your Home Run 13.1 registration fee is waived and you can join the program and train for free. AND YOU GET A FREE ENTRY INTO THE HALF MARATHON ONCE YOU RAISE $1,000 (or more) FOR PROJECT OPEN HAND! The Home Run 13.1 Training Program includes the following: • 2 weekly professionally coached run workouts (Wednesday @ 6:30PM, Sunday @ 9:30AM) • A sporty technical training shirt • A twice weekly email newsletter supporting your training. • A comprehensive training schedule • Snacks! • Clinics/Seminars with Marathon Matt partners • Team social events (bar nights, team dinners, etc.)! Start Date: Sunday, July.1, 2012 at 9:30AM Training: 11 weeks of training (7/1 - 9/16) 2 workouts per week (Wed. Nights@ 6:30PM and Sunday Mornings@ 9:30AM) -Wednesday night run workouts @ 6:30PM launch from Golden Gate Park (adjacent to Lincoln/9th) -Sunday morning runs @ 9:30AM launch from Golden Gate Park unless specified otherwise in the schedule/newsletter. Click here for more details and online registration-Home Run 13.1 Program Details & Online Registration. QUESTIONS/CONCERNS? EMAIL MARATHONMATT@MARATHONMATT.COM LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/home-run-13-1-giant-race-half-marathon-training-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120923 DTEND:20120924 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120509T171815 LAST-MODIFIED:20120509T171815 UID:4290@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Folsom Street Fair DESCRIPTION:Say Folsom 5 times fast and you get….FUN! The Folsom Street Fair is a true San Francisco original and we hope you can make it! This incredibly fun and unique volunteer driven event provides the adult alternative lifestyle community with a safe venue for self-expression at the same time as emphasizing freedom, fun, frolic and fetish, while raising funds for Project Open Hand and 16 other local charities. Interested in volunteering and supporting Project Open Hand at the fair? Project Open Hand will NOT receive funds raised from Folsom unless we meet our volunteer requirements, so please help us continue to provide vital meal & nutrition services to the homebound/critically ill in San Francisco. Volunteers are needed ALL DAY from 5:30am - 9:00pm at various shifts including, but not limited to: Donation Collection at Gates Volunteer Hospitality Event Security Recycling Event Breakdown Click here to sign up to volunteer today. *This is a sexually charged adult themed event and web site. LOCATION:Folsom Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/folsom-street-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120531 DTEND:20120601 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120509T170926 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T120123 UID:4288@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Mix, Mingle, and Give DESCRIPTION:It's the LGBT Professional Fundraiser of the year! Join Project Open Hand, Out & Equal San Francisco and Postrio Restaurant, as well as many of the Bay Area’s top corporations on Thursday, May 31st for the 5th Annual Mix, Mingle, and Give. This lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender networking event of the year will feature spectacular entertainment, a photo booth, delicious light appetizers, Barefoot wine, and more…all for $30!  All funds raised will benefit Project Open Hand and two other local non-profits. Click here to purchase your tickets or call 415-447-2316 for more information. LOCATION:545 Post Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/mix-mingle-and-give/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120504 DTEND:20120505 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120424T112924 LAST-MODIFIED:20120424T112924 UID:4264@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Cinco De Mayo Celebration Benefiting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: It's no time for a siesta, we’re ready for a fiesta! Join us on Friday, May 4th at The LookOut for a Cinco De Mayo Celebration. It's time to showcase the very best of Mexican and Latin American cultures with music, dancing, a beer bust, $4 well drinks, raffle, and much more - all to benefit Project Open Hand's meal and nutrition services. LOCATION:3600 16th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/cinco-de-mayo-celebration-benefiting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120908 DTEND:20120910 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120409T164244 LAST-MODIFIED:20120409T164244 UID:4230@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:17th Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival DESCRIPTION:Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is excited to announce the 17th Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival to benefit Project Open Hand. Projected to be the biggest one yet, this two-day celebration of chocolate will feature sampling by some of the finest local dessert companies and of course, Ghirardelli Chocolate! Come enjoy live music, chef demonstrations, ice cream eating contests and more! September 8th & 9th, 2012 from 12pm-5pm in Ghirardelli Square. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the festival website.  Interested in volunteering at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival for a behind-the-scenes encounter with all things sweet? Click here to support Project Open Hand by volunteering at this annual event! LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/17th-annual-ghirardelli-chocolate-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120424 DTEND:20120425 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120405T143036 LAST-MODIFIED:20120405T153341 UID:4211@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Cocktails at Bottle Cap DESCRIPTION:Bottle Cap in North Beach is hosting another Guest Bartender night on Tuesday, April 24th (6 - 8pm). This month's media drink slinger is Kevin Blum, Editor of SF City Dish and man-about-town. The featured drink of the evening will be the "City Dish" - a tasty spin on the classic Manhattan (made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and angostura bitters). The cocktail normally sells for $10, but will be available for $5 all evening long. All tips from the event will benefit Project Open Hand. Beginning at 7pm, there will be live Gypsy Jazz by Gaucho.   LOCATION:1707 Powell Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/cocktails-at-bottle-cap/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120516 DTEND:20120517 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120403T154810 LAST-MODIFIED:20120411T163650 UID:4203@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Get Inspired: Breakfast with Chip Connely DESCRIPTION:You're invited to Get Inspired with author, philantropist, and founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Chip Conley, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Macy's Union Square.  Enjoy a deliciously catered continental breakfast while inspiring the innovator inside you through the tales of adventure and accomplishment from this San Francisco icon.  Ticket sales benefit Project Open Hand! Event Timeline: 7:30-8:00am - Registration, Breakfast 8:00-8:30am - Chip Conley speaks 8:30-9:00am - Q&A and Emotional Equations Book Signing Click here to purchase event tickets today before they sell out! For any questions regarding this event, please contact Project Open Hand's Special Events Coordinator, Kari Scheidt, at 415.447.2417 or email events@openhand.org   LOCATION:Geary Street Entrance URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/get-inspired-breakfast-with-chip-connely/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120729 DTEND:20120730 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120312T142036 LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T142146 UID:4154@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Join the 2012 Project Open Hand San Francisco Marathon Team! DESCRIPTION:Project Open Hand is an official Charity Partner of The San Francisco Marathon on Sunday, July 29, 2012 and we need your support!  Think you can handle 26.2 miles of San Francisco’s rolling terrain? We do! And we need your help to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of our clients in the community.  The San Francisco Marathon prides itself on being a bit different from other races.  The race is more individual, the course is more challenging, and the terrain is more beautiful – an event referred to as “The Race Even Marathoners Fear”!  Raising money for Project Open Hand will make finishing this race even more exciting! To join the POH San Francisco Marathon team, please click here and choose Project Open Hand from the list of partners, and register for the marathon! Email events@openhand.org for more information. Can’t make the race? Donate to our team’s fundraising efforts to support those in need in our San Francisco community. For more information about the San Francisco Marathon, please visit www.thesfmarathon.com. LOCATION:Embarcadero and Mission Streets URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/join-the-2012-project-open-hand-san-francisco-marathon-team/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120315T180000 DTEND:20120315T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120302T104201 LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T104201 UID:4134@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Sports Basement Benefit for Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION:Want to save money on the best sports gear San Francisco has to offer while simultaneously raising much needed funds for Project Open Hand? Join us on Thursday, March 15th from 6-8pm at Sports Basement’s Bryant Street location! Shop around the store, save 10% on ANY purchase, and mingle with Open Hand supporters over a huge spread of wine, beer and delicious appetizers.  10% of all proceeds made during these two hours will go back to Project Open Hand.  The more attendees at this event means MORE meals for our clients living with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, the homebound/critically ill, and seniors! This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on last minute snow gear, or shop for new sports equipment or gear for summer running events, while giving back to Project Open Hand.  See you on March 15th! LOCATION:1590 Bryant Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sports-basement-benefit-for-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120307T100000 DTEND:20120307T110000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120302T102741 LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T102741 UID:4126@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Unveiling of our Window Retro-Fit Project DESCRIPTION:We're continuing to green our operations with a window retro-fit and we'd love for you to come out and see it!  Join us on Wednesday, March 7th from 10-11am for an unveiling of the new Climate Seal window inserts that we are installing around the building. The owner of Environmental Window Solutions, LLC, Matthew Petit, will be here from the East Coast to help celebrate the occasion. We will have a short program about the benefits of the system, a demonstration of their proper usage, news about how the project was funded, and what benefits we hope to see from this innovative design! Summary of the project: Our windows were inadequate for insulation so we found an energy-efficient custom-fitted window insert that installs on the inside of the existing windows using magnets, creating an energy-efficient double-pane window while leaving existing frames and windows intact. The project will save more than $7,500 annually in gas and electric costs and we will also see an annual reduction in their production of greenhouse gases by tens of thousands of pounds. LOCATION:730 Polk Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/unveiling-of-our-window-retro-fit-project/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120204T120000 DTEND:20120204T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120130T113351 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T113351 UID:4060@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Free Ice Cream to Support Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Join us on Saturday, February 4th for a FREE scoop of Open Hand FlufferNutter ice cream from our dear friends at Humphry Slocombe, makers of the weirdest, tastiest, and most charitable ice cream in San Francisco. The good people at Humphry Slocombe will generously donate 400 scoops to raise awareness and funds for Project Open Hand. Donations will be collected on site the day of the fundraiser, and HeardAbout will donate $1 for every scoop that's redeemed (so make sure to come get your ice cream!). Click here to claim your free scoop voucher!  They're gonna go fast, because who doesn't love a little fluffy, nutty goodness that supports a great cause? We will be at Humphry Slocombe on Saturday giving out free samples of our famous, hand-crafted POH Peanut Butter. If you like it, you can buy a tub for just $4, and your purchase will provide a full meal for someone in need.  Hope to see you there!  [embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guekIfWYhnQ[/embed] LOCATION:2790 Harrison Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/free-ice-cream-to-support-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120131T173000 DTEND:20120131T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120124T121640 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T113629 UID:4047@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Tequila Cocktail Competition DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday, January 31st at 5:30pm for the 1st Annual Tequila Cocktail Competition at the Financial District's favorite bar and grill, Royal Exchange! Four of the Royal Exchange's top bartenders will compete to make the best beverage using Tres Agave Tequila.  And here’s the best part – YOU get to be the judge. Attendees will sample all four cocktails and then vote for the winner. 100% of ticket sales will benefit Project Open Hand's meal and nutrition services.  Don't miss this ultimate happy hour party! Click here to purchase tickets for $5 online.  If tickets are still available, they will be sold for $10 at the door. LOCATION:301 Sacramento Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/superbowl-cocktail-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120212T160000 DTEND:20120212T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120119T100703 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T100703 UID:4045@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ DESCRIPTION: Join us on Sundays at BeatBox from 4pm-8pm for cheap drinks, great music, a sunlit dance cloor, and community fundraising! Enjoy souldful, energetic, and uplifting sounds from San Francisco's Next Top DJs:Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. This is one of the few daytime, sun-drenched dance floors in the city! Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes a choice of Miller beer, a weekly margarita special, and a weekly cosmo special from 4-7pm. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand, Folsom Street Events, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and Leather Alliance. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call 415.447.2316 or email events@openhand.org For more information, check out the Sundayz Facebook page. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120205T160000 DTEND:20120205T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120119T100624 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T100624 UID:4044@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ DESCRIPTION: Join us on Sundays at BeatBox from 4pm-8pm for cheap drinks, great music, a sunlit dance cloor, and community fundraising! Enjoy souldful, energetic, and uplifting sounds from San Francisco's Next Top DJs:Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. This is one of the few daytime, sun-drenched dance floors in the city! Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes a choice of Miller beer, a weekly margarita special, and a weekly cosmo special from 4-7pm. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand, Folsom Street Events, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and Leather Alliance. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call 415.447.2316 or email events@openhand.org For more information, check out the Sundayz Facebook page. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120129T160000 DTEND:20120129T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120119T100543 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T100543 UID:4043@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ DESCRIPTION: Join us on Sundays at BeatBox from 4pm-8pm for cheap drinks, great music, a sunlit dance cloor, and community fundraising! Enjoy souldful, energetic, and uplifting sounds from San Francisco's Next Top DJs:Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. This is one of the few daytime, sun-drenched dance floors in the city! Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes a choice of Miller beer, a weekly margarita special, and a weekly cosmo special from 4-7pm. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand, Folsom Street Events, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and Leather Alliance. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call 415.447.2316 or email events@openhand.org For more information, check out the Sundayz Facebook page. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120601 DTEND:20120602 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120112T124051 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T114414 UID:4025@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Valencia Cyclery Annual Bike Sale DESCRIPTION:Stock up on your bicycling needs with incredible bargains at Valencia Cyclery's 17th Annual Benefit Sale. During this FOUR DAY SALE, all parts, accessories, and clothing will receive a 20% discount at the cash register. Many bicycles will be individually marked down as well! You will be getting the best deals of the year, and 10% of whatever is spent (excluding sales tax) will be donated to Project Open Hand. Sixteen previous benefit sales have raised over $91,966 for Project Open Hand. For more information about Valencia Cyclery and this event, please click here or call (415) 550-6600. Date is to be announced soon. Check back soon! LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/valencia-cyclery-annual-bike-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120715T090000 DTEND:20120715T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120112T115104 LAST-MODIFIED:20120112T115104 UID:4023@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:AIDS Walk San Francisco DESCRIPTION:Break out your sneakers and walk with the Project Open Hand team to raise awareness and funds for POH and other AIDS service organizations in the Bay Area. Since 1987, AIDS Walk San Francisco has raised nearly $74 million for HIV programs and services in the Bay Area. For 23 years, the event has been a model of cost-effective fundraising and extraordinary community activism.  Please help support Project Open Hand and 62 other local community organizations as we join together on July 15th.  For more information or to register as a participant, click here.    More information on how to join the Project Open Hand team is coming soon. Please keep an eye on this page for more details on how to get involved! To sign up to volunteer to support Project Open Hand at the AIDS Walk SF, email events@openhand.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/aids-walk-san-francisco/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120707 DTEND:20120709 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120112T114453 LAST-MODIFIED:20120112T114453 UID:4019@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:AVON Walk San Francisco DESCRIPTION:From the bustling downtown to the raw beauty of Marin County, this Avon Walk takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge and along the Sausalito waterfront. You’ll see Fisherman’s Wharf and Lombard Street and get an up-close view of the city’s cable cars and gorgeous Victorian homes. The legendary roller coaster hills are an invigorating way to enjoy a fabulous walking tour of the incomparable City by the Bay. As one of the local beneficiaries of this walk, Project Open Hand will be stationed along the route cheering on the thousands of walkers around Marin and San Francisco.  Last year, Project Open Hand received $200,000 from the Avon Foundation and funds raised at the walk, to support the Homebound Critically Ill Program that specifically provides meals, grocery services and education programs for breast cancer patients and their families. Please join us again this year, as we continue to fight this growing challenge.  To help support a current walker, click here.  For information on becoming a registered walker/fundraiser, or for more information about this event, click here. To sign up to volunteer to cheer on walkers at the 2012 Avon Walk in San Francisco, please email events@openhand.org LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/avon-walk-san-francisco/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120624T100000 DTEND:20120624T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120112T114041 LAST-MODIFIED:20120112T114041 UID:4017@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:San Francisco PRIDE Parade DESCRIPTION:Sunday, June 24th 10:30am Parade - Market & Beale Streets, San Francisco Parade Celebration - Civic Center, San Francisco 2012 marks the 42nd anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade. The theme is "Global Equality" and the event will be held over the weekend of June 23 and 24, 2012. With over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than twenty community-run stages and venues, the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest gathering of LGBT people and allies in the nation. The two-day celebration takes place in Civic Center Plaza and the parade, which takes place the Sunday morning of the event, kicks off from Beale Street along Market and ends at Market and 8th St. in the heart of downtown San Francisco.  We invite YOU to join Project Open Hand as we march down Market Street in celebration of this year's Pride Parade! Sign up to march by emailing communications@openhand.org or calling (415) 447-2412. To sign up to volunteer in Project Open Hand’s Beer Booth at the 2012 PRIDE Parade, email events@openhand.org Click here for general Pride details. LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/san-francisco-pride-parade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120514 DTEND:20120516 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120112T113222 LAST-MODIFIED:20120417T162834 UID:4016@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:No Day But Today - Cabaret to Fight AIDS DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Cabaret to Fight AIDS - a benefit for Project Open Hand Monday, May 14th and Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 Sean Ray and friends return to the Rrazz Room for “NO DAY BUT TODAY”, the 10th annual Cabaret to Fight AIDS.  This highly anticipated evening of cabaret benefits the programs and services of Project Open Hand, the bay area non-profit dedicated to providing “meals with love” to people living with HIV/AIDS, the homebound critically ill and to seniors in San Francisco and Alameda County. Donna Sachet once again hosts this heartfelt evening of great music which features accomplished performers from throughout the bay area - plus special guest stars!  This annual fundraiser has raised thousands of dollars for various AIDS service organizations since it began in 2002.  This year's show will feature a wide array of song styles including show tunes, standards, pop hits, and country tunes.  There will also be great raffle prizes to win! Singers include Jeanne Batacan-Harper, Wade Marshal Crosson, Beth Elliott, Jorge R. Hernandez, Sean Ray, Ryan Rigazzi, Pia Trinidad-Sprague, Steve Valdez, and Thena Yacap-Zaragoza.  With Michael Grossman on piano, Daniel Fabricant on bass, and Erika Johnson on drums. Tickets are $35 in advance ($40 at the door).  Special VIP premier $50 tickets include a pre-show champagne reception and preferred seating. Click here for tickets and more information. LOCATION:222 Mason Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/no-day-but-today/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120601T220000 DTEND:20120601T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120112T112709 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T121118 UID:4012@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:PLΣDGΣ: FRΔTΣRNAL FRIDΔYS - POH Benefit DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday, June 1st at Rebel for PLΣDGΣ: FRΔTΣRNAL FRIDΔYS featuring top notch DJs, $2 ABSOLUT shooters, hot gogo guys, photo ops, jackpot raffles, and dancing for donations! You don't want to miss this fun fundraiser. For more information about PLEDGE, visit DJ CHRISTOPHER B’S website. *To sign up to volunteer at one of this events please email events@openhand.org. LOCATION:1760 Market Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/pledge-fraternal-fridays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120122T160000 DTEND:20120122T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20120112T112421 LAST-MODIFIED:20120120T163842 UID:4010@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ DESCRIPTION: Join us on Sundays at BeatBox from 4pm-8pm for cheap drinks, great music, a sunlit dance cloor, and community fundraising! Enjoy souldful, energetic, and uplifting sounds from San Francisco's Next Top DJs:Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee.  This is one of the few daytime, sun-drenched dance floors in the city! Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes a choice of Miller beer, a weekly margarita special, and a weekly cosmo special from 4-7pm. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand, Folsom Street Events, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and Leather Alliance.   For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call 415.447.2316 or email events@openhand.org For more information, check out the Sundayz Facebook page. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-first-sunday-of-every-month/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111231T100000 DTEND:20111231T120000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111129T114032 LAST-MODIFIED:20111129T114131 UID:3951@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Dash DESCRIPTION:The SF Marathon Training invites you to get a jump start on your resolutions at this festive 5k benefiting Project Open Hand. Take off from Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park and get ready for noisemakers, masks, and mimosas to help celebrate crossing the finish line. Race registration costs $15 online and $20 on race day at 9am. LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/new-years-eve-dash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111201 DTEND:20111202 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111129T112920 LAST-MODIFIED:20111129T114957 UID:3949@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Rodney Strong Vineyards Merlot Benefit for Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION:This holiday season we’ve partnered with Rodney Strong Vineyards to raise funds for Project Open Hand!  For every glass of Merlot sold at Daily Grill (and other restaurants coming soon!) during the month of December, Rodney Strong will donate $1 to Project Open Hand. LOCATION:347 Geary Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/rodney-strong-vineyards-merlot-benefit-for-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111116T180000 DTEND:20111116T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111116T102947 LAST-MODIFIED:20111116T102947 UID:3942@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Wine Tasting at Castro Village Wine to Benefit POH DESCRIPTION:Join us at Castro Village Wine Company on Wednesday, November 16th from 6-8pm for a special wine tasting benefiting Project Open Hand. For just $15 you will enjoy a flight of 4 wines: Talbott 2009 Chardonnay, Duckhorn 2009 Migration Pinot Noir, Fisticuffs 2009 Napa Cabernet, and the Compassion Blend – a brand new wine created by The Winery SF to raise money to support Project Open Hand and its mission. LOCATION:4121 19th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/wine-tasting-at-castro-village-wine-to-benefit-poh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111224 DTEND:20111225 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111110T140609 LAST-MODIFIED:20111129T113304 UID:3928@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Peet's Coffee Benefit for Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: During the month of December Peet’s Marina location will accept donations for Project Open Hand and the store will match all donations received.  It’s an easy way to have your donation doubled!  On Saturday, December 24th Peet's will offer free brewed coffee in its Marina store location all day long to encourage donations to Project Open Hand.  Additionally, Peet's will match the donations that are received on this day. So go grab a free cup o' Joe and make a donation to Project Open Hand that will be doubled by Peet's.  Every $2 enables us to provide a meal with love to a neighbor in need! LOCATION:2156 Chestnut Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/peets-coffee-benefit-for-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111201 DTEND:20111202 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111110T125829 LAST-MODIFIED:20111110T130040 UID:3922@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Paint the Castro Red DESCRIPTION: On World AIDS Day Eat! Drink! Shop! Get Tested! And Commemorate the Day! Commemorate AIDS and join us on December 1st to PAINT THE CASTRO RED.  Show your support by being a patron to participating Castro District businesses, restaurants, and bars who will donate 10 to 15% of the day's sales to the 30AIDS campaign. You can also participate in confidential and free free HIV testing, join a flash mob or candlelight vigil, and share how HIV has impacted your life in our video booth!  Castro Street will be adorned with red lights, red ribbons, red balloons, and Belvedere’s RED vodka!  AIDS is still here: Do Something! Paint the Castro Red will help us remember the many San Franciscans who have been lost to AIDS and will inspire our community into action, to not only get tested for HIV and protect themselves, but to also help those affected by HIV/AIDS.  All funds raised will be distributed to the 30AIDS coalition of San Francisco HIV organizations. For more event information please visit http://www.30aids.org/. Click here if you are you a Castro District business that would like to donate 10-15% of the days’ sales to the 30AIDS Campaign. LOCATION:Castro Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/paint-the-castro-red/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111116T180000 DTEND:20111116T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111110T125534 LAST-MODIFIED:20111111T130827 UID:3918@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Wine Tasting Benefit for Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION:Join us at Castro Village Wine Company on Wednesday, November 16th from 6-8pm for a special wine tasting benefiting Project Open Hand. For just $15 you will enjoy a flight of 4 wines: Talbott 2009 Chardonnay, Duckhorn 2009 Migration Pinot Noir, Fisticuffs 2009 Napa Cabernet, and the Compassion Blend – a brand new wine created by The Winery SF to raise money to support Project Open Hand and its mission. LOCATION:4121 19th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/wine-tasting-at-castro-village-wine-benefiting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111122T180000 DTEND:20111122T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111110T123723 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T135058 UID:3914@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:HERB CAEN MARTINI COMPETITION DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating San Francisco icon Herb Caen at his old watering hole! Four of North Beach's top bartenders will compete to make an original, Herb Caen-inspired martini made with Chopin Vodka. And here's the best part - YOU get to be the judge. Attendees will be given a bottle cap to cast their vote. The cocktail that receives the most bottle caps at the end of the night is the winner! Given the history of the neighborhood and the restaurant, we're asking attendees to dress the part (think hats, trench coats, etc.). Local retailer Goorin Brothers will be fitting the participating bartenders with snazzy, old-school hats and providing the winner with a $150 gift certificate. Participating bartenders will hail from: Bottle Cap; Park Tavern; 15 Romolo; and Campanula COST: $5 donation (online); $10 at the door. Proceeds to benefit Project Open Hand. Click here to purchase tickets today! LOCATION:1707 Powell Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/herb-caen-martini-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111101T080000 DTEND:20111101T233000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111101T102051 LAST-MODIFIED:20111101T102051 UID:3898@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Castro Village Wine Company Benefit for Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that Castro Village Wine Company, a boutique seller of California wines that's been welcoming customers at their Castro location since 1980, is generously donating 5% of November sales to Project Open Hand. You know what that means: Make sure to do your wine shopping here! Visit their website to find out about tastings and events during the month of November. LOCATION:4121 19th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/castro-village-wine-company-benefit-for-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111204T150000 DTEND:20111204T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111031T113757 LAST-MODIFIED:20111031T113757 UID:3891@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ: Booze Bust, Tea Dance, Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: Let the joy rise on October 23 as we kick off SUNDAYZ, presented by Past Curfew & BeatBox! Join us from 3-8pm every Sunday for a booze bust, tea dance, and fundraiser. SUNDAYZ features San Francisco's "next top DJs" - Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. Each weekend, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Folsom Street Events, AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand, and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes unlimited well drinks, Miller beer, water, and gatorade from 3-7pm. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-booze-bust-tea-dance-fundraiser-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111127T150000 DTEND:20111127T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111031T113715 LAST-MODIFIED:20111031T113715 UID:3890@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ: Booze Bust, Tea Dance, Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: Let the joy rise on October 23 as we kick off SUNDAYZ, presented by Past Curfew & BeatBox! Join us from 3-8pm every Sunday for a booze bust, tea dance, and fundraiser. SUNDAYZ features San Francisco's "next top DJs" - Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. Each weekend, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Folsom Street Events, AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand, and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes unlimited well drinks, Miller beer, water, and gatorade from 3-7pm. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-booze-bust-tea-dance-fundraiser-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111120T150000 DTEND:20111120T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111031T113627 LAST-MODIFIED:20111031T113627 UID:3889@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ: Booze Bust, Tea Dance, Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: Let the joy rise on October 23 as we kick off SUNDAYZ, presented by Past Curfew & BeatBox! Join us from 3-8pm every Sunday for a booze bust, tea dance, and fundraiser. SUNDAYZ features San Francisco's "next top DJs" - Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. Each weekend, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Folsom Street Events, AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand, and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes unlimited well drinks, Miller beer, water, and gatorade from 3-7pm. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-booze-bust-tea-dance-fundraiser-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111120T150000 DTEND:20111120T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111031T113546 LAST-MODIFIED:20111031T113546 UID:3888@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ: Booze Bust, Tea Dance, Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: Let the joy rise on October 23 as we kick off SUNDAYZ, presented by Past Curfew & BeatBox! Join us from 3-8pm every Sunday for a booze bust, tea dance, and fundraiser. SUNDAYZ features San Francisco's "next top DJs" - Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. Each weekend, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Folsom Street Events, AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand, and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes unlimited well drinks, Miller beer, water, and gatorade from 3-7pm. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-booze-bust-tea-dance-fundraiser-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111113T150000 DTEND:20111113T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111031T113441 LAST-MODIFIED:20111031T113441 UID:3887@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ: Booze Bust, Tea Dance, Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: Let the joy rise on October 23 as we kick off SUNDAYZ, presented by Past Curfew & BeatBox! Join us from 3-8pm every Sunday for a booze bust, tea dance, and fundraiser. SUNDAYZ features San Francisco's "next top DJs" - Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. Each weekend, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Folsom Street Events, AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand, and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes unlimited well drinks, Miller beer, water, and gatorade from 3-7pm. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-booze-bust-tea-dance-fundraiser-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111107T180000 DTEND:20111107T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111026T115741 LAST-MODIFIED:20111026T115859 UID:3880@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:OLIVE CHEF Benefiting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday, November 7th from 6-8pm at Txoko Restaurant  for “Olive Chef” presented by Olive Oil from Spain . Guests will enjoy delicious tapas, Spanish wines, olive oil tastings, and cooking demonstrations by Iron Chef America Champion Katsuya Fukushima and Chef/Co-owner of Txoko, San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef and James Beard Foundation Rising Chef nominee Ian Begg.  All event proceeds benefit Project Open Hand. Purchase your ticket today at olive.eventbrite.com. The Face Off: Ian Begg vs. Katsuya Fukushima LOCATION:504 Broadway Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/olive-chef-benefiting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111106T150000 DTEND:20111106T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111019T145100 LAST-MODIFIED:20111031T113344 UID:3872@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SUNDAYZ: Booze Bust, Tea Dance, Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: Let the joy rise on October 23 as we kick off SUNDAYZ, presented by Past Curfew & BeatBox!  Join us from 3-8pm every Sunday for a booze bust, tea dance, and fundraiser. SUNDAYZ features San Francisco's "next top DJs" - Russ Rich, Byron Bonsall, Brian Maier, Christopher B, and Kevin Lee. Each weekend, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Folsom Street Events, AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand, and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Hit the dance floor for only $5 (cash bar) or get your cocktail on with our $15 booze bust! Booze Bust includes unlimited well drinks, Miller beer, water, and gatorade from 3-7pm. LOCATION:314 11th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sundayz-booze-bust-tea-dance-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111022T120000 DTEND:20111022T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20111005T114112 LAST-MODIFIED:20111005T114112 UID:3814@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Grape Stomping Bash and Release Party for The Compassion Blend DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday, October 22 from 12:00pm-5:00pm at The Winery SF for a Grape Stomping Bash and a release party for The Compassion Blend - a wine to benefit Project Open Hand! Stomp grapes, taste 12 incredible wines, explore the winery, dance to live DJ music, and enjoy delectable pizza from San Francisco's famous Golden Boy Food Truck. Be sure to dress up to enter the “I Love Lucy” costume competition for the chance to win a free bottle of WSF new release wine. Raffle tickets for guests will be available to enter the “Bash the Grapes” grape stomping competition that will be held at 4 pm. Four lucky guests will compete to receive Wine and Barrel Sampling for 10 people at The Winery SF – a $250 value. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Project Open Hand. Hurry and get your tickets today! LOCATION:200 California Ave, Bldg 180 North, Treasure Island URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/grape-stomping-bash-and-release-party-for-the-compassion-blend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111025T180000 DTEND:20111025T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110928T153115 LAST-MODIFIED:20111013T125345 UID:3800@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Winemaker Dinner Benefiting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Join us for a very special dinner with Napa Cellars Winemaker Joe Shirley. Dinner will feature multiple courses paired with Napa Cellars wines and an incredible menu prepared by Executive Chef Dean Dupuis at Pican Restaurant. Tickets are $75 per person and a minimum of 20% of the ticket sales will be donated to Project Open Hand. Click here to purchase your tickets today! LOCATION:2295 Broadway URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/winemaker-dinner-benefiting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111201T200000 DTEND:20111201T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110920T145632 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T145632 UID:3793@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:The Golden Girls - The Christmas Episodes Opening Night DESCRIPTION: Join us for The Golden Girls - The Christmas Episodes Opening Night, a benefit for Project Open Hand. $5 of every ticket will be donated to POH. The Golden Girls All Drag Smash Hit is back for The Holidays! This all-drag production of two actual, beloved full-length episodes of the popular ‘80s sitcom features San Francisco drag personalities, Heklina, Cookie Dough, Matthew Martin and Pollo Del Mar, as TV’s favorite Miami retirees Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche and Rose. Mike Finn and Laurie Bushman also guest star. And enter the "Christmas Sweater Contest!" Wear a Christmas sweater on opening night and enter to win great prizes! Click here to purchase tickest today. LOCATION:2961 16th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/the-golden-girls-the-christmas-episodes-opening-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111002T110000 DTEND:20111002T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110919T105013 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T105042 UID:3783@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:2011 Castro Street Fair DESCRIPTION: Join us on the first Sunday in October for the Castro Street Fair, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro District, at the intersection of Market & Castro Streets and the surrounding area.  The Castro Street Fair is a community street celebration that was founded by Harvey Milk in 1974.  Hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and organizations line the streets and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhood. Stages with live entertainment and dance stages can be found throughout the fairgrounds.  The Fair is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and all proceeds benefit charitable causes important to the Castro community, including Project Open Hand. Additionally, the Fair funds the rainbow flag that flies over the intersection of Castro and Market. LOCATION:Castro Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/2011-castro-street-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111105T190000 DTEND:20111105T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110919T104437 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T104437 UID:3780@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Gourmet East Bay DESCRIPTION: As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it means it's time to eat, drink, and dance the night away at Gourmet East Bay on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 7-10 p.m. at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Nearly thirty of the top restaurants throughout the East Bay will be featuring premier tastings; wineries from Napa and Livermore valleys will feature tastes of great wines, premier spirits vendors will be pouring signature cocktails and more!  We’re thrilled to announce this year’s entertainment will be provided by Northern California’s premier party band, Pop Fiction.  From Donna Summer to Journey to Lady Gaga and everything in between, Pop Fiction delivers non-stop dance hits and packs dance floors wherever they go.   A raffle and silent auction are a highlight of the evening – with prizes ranging in value and grandeur – anything from a $1,000 shopping spree at Broadway Plaza to overnight stays at some of the best hotels in the East Bay. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and Project Open Hand – just in time for the holiday season. This event will sell out so purchase early! Tickets are $70 in advance/$80 day of event (if available). Click here to purchase tickets today! LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/gourmet-east-bay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110924T120000 DTEND:20110924T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110916T115932 LAST-MODIFIED:20110916T115932 UID:3776@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:A Taste of South Beach and Mission Bay Street Fair DESCRIPTION: Join us on September 24th for "A Taste of South Beach and Mission Bay" Street Fair at Pier 40 - The Embarcadero (between Java House in South Beach to AT&T Park in Mission Bay)! Enjoy Bay Area restaurant’s signature dishes and drinks and live music performances at this celebration of local cuisine. Proceeds benefit our meal and nutrition services. LOCATION:Pier 40, Embarcadero URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/a-taste-of-south-beach-and-mission-bay-street-fair-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110924T120000 DTEND:20110924T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110906T165057 LAST-MODIFIED:20110906T165057 UID:3761@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:A Taste of South Beach and Mission Bay Street Fair DESCRIPTION: The South Beach/Mission Bay Business Association is pleased to present its 4th annual “A Taste of South Beach and Mission Bay” Street Fair. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 24th along the beautiful waterfront at Pier 40 on The Embarcadero; between Java House and AT&T Park from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, benefiting Project Open Hand.  We invite the community of South Beach and Mission Bay as well as neighboring SF Bay Area communities to participate in a quality celebration of local cuisine. The focus of the fair, now in its fourth year, will be on the many excellent restaurants and bars as well as flourishing businesses in the South Beach and Mission Bay Area. Local restaurant’s signature dishes and drinks will be available for purchase at a moderate cost. In addition the fair will feature many fun activities including an entertainment stage with live music performances, a children's activity area and will showcase a variety of other vendors and non-profit organizations. A donation of $10 will be requested at the door.  Click here for more information about the event! LOCATION:Pier 40 URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/a-taste-of-south-beach-and-mission-bay-street-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110912T173000 DTEND:20110912T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110830T124754 LAST-MODIFIED:20110830T124754 UID:3743@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Founder Ruth Brinker DESCRIPTION:  We invite you all to join us in commemorating Project Open Hand Founder Ruth Brinker and celebrating her good works and giving spirit at a public service on Monday, September 12th at 5:30pm in the North Light Court of City Hall.  Guests are asked to enter City Hall through the Polk Street main entrance. "A nutritious meal, prepared with care and visually appealing, is an act of love. The love symbolized in a superb meal is in itself healing and should be reflected in every meal that leaves Open Hand's kitchen." - Ruth Brinker LOCATION:1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/memorial-service-for-founder-ruth-brinker/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110904T110000 DTEND:20110904T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110829T155956 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T155956 UID:3738@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Oakland Pride DESCRIPTION: Project Open Hand invites you to share your pride this weekend at Oakland Pride. Come visit Project Open Hand's booth this Sunday September 4, 2011 from 11-5. We will be located in the Pavilion, also called the Sex and the City Lounge, on Franklin Street between 20th and 21st Streets next to Wells Fargo Bank. Next to our booth you'll find Get Screened Oakland who will provide free rapid HIV tests and Walgreens where a variety of free health screening procedures will be available. We hope to see you all there! LOCATION:19th Street and Franklin Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/oakland-pride/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111006T180000 DTEND:20111006T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110803T152551 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T113014 UID:3718@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Tom's Going Away Party DESCRIPTION: Come join us as we celebrate and honor Executive Director Tom Nolan's 17 years of service at Project Open Hand and wish him well as he embarks upon his next chapter. Reminisce and enjoy tasty bites and treats from our kitchen, complimentary beverages and music, and share your stories and your memories during Tom's time here. Guest speakers and fun surprises, too! Admission is free but space is limited. Please RSVP to events@openhand.org or 415-447-2316. And bring a friend! LOCATION:730 Polk Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/toms-going-away-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111213T110000 DTEND:20111213T133000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110803T152128 LAST-MODIFIED:20111206T094841 UID:3715@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Twentieth Annual Hand to Hand Luncheon DESCRIPTION: Save the date! Project Open Hand's Twentieth Annual Hand to Hand Luncheon will be held at The Fairmont San Francisco on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.  This event will be attended by over 850 of Project Open Hand’s most generous donors drawn from the local business and corporate communities, and will raise funds for our meal and nutrition services for people living with HIV/AIDS, senior citizens and those who are homebound with critical illnesses in San Francisco and Alameda Counties. Hand to Hand will again feature an exquisite three-course meal consisting of four unique appetizers, entrées and desserts, prepared by some of the Bay Area’s most talented chefs, who will be donating their time and expertise to assure a first class culinary experience. The silent auction and cocktail reception will begin at 11am, followed by lunch at noon, and a brief program at 1pm, ending promptly at 1:30pm. Click here to start bidding on this year's silent auction items. 2011 Hand to Hand Chefs: David Lawrence, 1300 on Fillmore Christopher Grant, Ana Mandara Jude Wilmoth, Cook St. Helena Lisa Lu, Jardinière James Irby and Jennara Santurio, Kuleto’s Ismael Macias, LarkCreek Steak Sasha Rose, Masa’s Restaurant Josh Thomsen, Meritage at the Claremont Mark Dommen, One Market Restaurant Adrienne Harper, Project Open Hand jW Foster, The Fairmont San Francisco Cynthia Falatic and Nathan Beriau, The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco Charles Phan, The Slanted Door Hand to Hand offers a unique opportunity to entertain business partners, hold your company’s holiday party and receive valuable publicity, while supporting Project Open Hand’s mission of meals with love, all at the same time. You will also be associated with the leading businesses that support such events in our community. Click here to purchase tickets today! LOCATION:950 Mason St URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/twentieth-annual-hand-to-hand-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110930T200000 DTEND:20110930T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110721T165620 LAST-MODIFIED:20110830T093535 UID:3684@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Macy's Passport Presents Glamorama: ARTrageous! DESCRIPTION: Macy's Passport presents Glamorama: ARTrageous! With haute fashion, hot music and even hotter celebrities Glamorama is sure to be the charity benefit event of the fall fashion season. Join us at the Orpheum Theatre for exciting designer and guest appearances, plus performances by Bruno Mars and Far East Movement. There will be an ARTlandish afterparty at the Asian Art Museum. 100% of ticket sales proceeds will benefit the AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand & the Glide Foundation—organizations dedicated to helping San Francisco residents infected with and affected by HIV and AIDS.  Click here to purchase tickets! LOCATION:1192 Market Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/macys-glamorama/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110910 DTEND:20110912 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110721T163511 LAST-MODIFIED:20110830T093557 UID:3679@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:16th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival DESCRIPTION: Be decadent in your own sweet way at the 16th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival, a benefit for Project Open Hand. Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip at the wine & chocolate bar, and enjoy chef demonstrations and other family activities. The Chocolate Festival has become a San Francisco tradition attended by thousands of Bay Area residents and visitors.  This event is free and open to the public, but tickets must be purchased to participate in chocolate tastings. Click here to purchase tickets now or tickets can be purchased onsite the day of the event. For more information or to volunteer please call 415-447-2316. LOCATION:900 N Point St URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/16th-annual-ghirardelli-square-chocolate-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110801 DTEND:20110808 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110628T162333 LAST-MODIFIED:20110628T183207 UID:3631@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:SF Chefs 2011 DESCRIPTION: SF Chefs is San Francisco's premier food, wine, and spirits festival. Set on San Francisco's legendary Union Square and at venues throughout the City, the festival offers numerous opportunities to mingle with master chefs, mixologists, winemakers and other culinary superstars!  The Grand Tasting Tent on Union Square features over 200 of San Francisco's finest restaurants, bars, distilleries, breweries & wineries displaying their finest creations. Click here for a schedule of the week's events and to purchase tickets. LOCATION:Union Square URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/sf-chefs-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110721T200000 DTEND:20110721T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110623T153230 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T153230 UID:3622@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:The SF Playhouse’s Tigers Be Still POH Supporter Night DESCRIPTION: Purchase tickets for The SF Playhouse’s Thursday, July 21 performance of Tigers Be Still, and help raise funds for POH.  For every ticket purchased on our behalf of POH for that night, POH will receive $5 for every regular-priced ticket sold.  Call the playhouse box office at (415) 677-9596 Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and mention Project Open Hand.  There is a $2 service charge for each transaction, and online orders are not accepted for this fundraiser.  You must purchase your tickets by telephone to benefit POH.  For more information about this fundraiser, please call (415) 447-2316.  Play information is available at www.sfplayhouse.org. Click here to watch the promotional video! LOCATION:533 Sutter Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/the-sf-playhouse%e2%80%99s-tigers-be-still-poh-supporter-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110624T131500 DTEND:20110624T143000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110613T140954 LAST-MODIFIED:20110613T140954 UID:3607@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Still Around DESCRIPTION:Commemorating the 30‐year anniversary of the epidemic in 2011, The HIV Story Project, a San Francisco based film collective, commissioned and produced 15 short films that portray people living with HIV/AIDS from the San Francisco Bay Area ‐ a region that has been deeply affected by the disease. The end result is Still Around, a feature length compilation that weaves a diverse slate of stories into one powerful video AIDS quilt of our times. From straight forward vérité documentary, to spoken words piece, dance film or experimental short anything goes. Each piece is 4‐5 minutes in length and tells a personal story in a truthful and forthright manner.  Still Around will premiere on the West Coast as part of Frameline LGBT Film Festival at the Castro Theatre on Friday, June 24th, at 1:15pm. Click here for more information about thie shoft film. LOCATION:429 Castro Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/still-around/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110623T170000 DTEND:20110623T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110610T091402 LAST-MODIFIED:20110610T093100 UID:3597@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Top Ten Wines Event at Whole Foods Potrero Hill Benefiting POH DESCRIPTION: SPECIAL EVENT at Whole Foods Market Potrero Hill Join Whole Foods Market Potrero Hill on Thursday, June 23rd for a special tasting from 5pm - 7:30pm in their Cafe & Bistro featuring their Top Ten Wines Tasting & Project Open Hand Fundraiser! Kick back and explore their Top Ten Wines from all around the world along with some tasty bites from participating local vendors and savory specials from our very own Bistro! $5 Wine Tasting Fee, Cafe & Bistro (Lower Level) 21 and over with valid ID. Door Proceeds will benefit Project Open Hand SPECIAL PROMO: MIX & MATCH ANY 6 WINES Receive a 10% discount and a free eco wine bag with any purchase of 6 wines. For more info about our Top Ten Wines check out: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/wine/index.php LOCATION:450 Rhode Island St URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/top-ten-wine-event-at-whole-foods-potrero-hill-benefiting-poh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111021T210000 DTEND:20111021T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110609T105043 LAST-MODIFIED:20111012T160005 UID:3595@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Hardbox - A Benefit for Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Need something to do on Friday? Participate in the Hardbox contest and win great prizes.  Proceeds will benefit Project Open Hand.  There will be fierce beats provided by djs Michael Mangiaforte and Gehno Aviance, drink specials, jello shots, and free coat check to the shirtless.  For more information, please click here or call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:1347 Folsom Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/hardbox-a-benefit-for-project-open-hand-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110621T180000 DTEND:20110621T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110606T125826 LAST-MODIFIED:20110607T180208 UID:3571@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:"The Peanut Story" Premiere Party DESCRIPTION:  Project Open Hand is thrilled to invite you to the Premiere Party for “The Peanut Story” – a short film about our homemade peanut butter. It is a unique story about how a peanut helped an organization that does good, do even better.  The party is on Tuesday, June 21st from 6-8 pm at Madrone Art Bar (500 Divisadero Street @ Fell). You will be the first to see this special story and you’ll enjoy peanut butter treats and a cash bar. The short film will be viewed at 7 pm. We hope to see you there!     [embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR48iGhx5RQ[/embed] LOCATION:500 Divisadero Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/a-peanut-story-premiere-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110623 DTEND:20110624 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110606T124727 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T130159 UID:3569@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Shop at Whole Foods on June 23rd to Support Project Open Hand! DESCRIPTION:Hold off your big shopping trip until Thursday, June 23rd !! Shop at any Whole Foods store in San Francisco and 5% of your grocery bill will be donated back to Project Open Hand! Your routine trip to the grocery store will help feed our neighbors in need.  Shop for charity! LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/shop-at-whole-foods-on-june-23rd-to-support-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110814T170000 DTEND:20110814T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110602T153821 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T100712 UID:3554@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:11th Annual Dessert First DESCRIPTION:Get your sweet tooth satisfied! Official SF Chefs 2011 Event. Please join us for the 11th Annual Dessert First Event on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Some of the Bay Area's most talented pastry chefs will assemble once again at the InterContinental San Francisco. In addition to fantastic desserts, there will also be hors d'oeuvres, wine, port, and silent and live auctions. There will also be a VIP reception from 4-5 p.m. 100% of the proceeds go to Project Open Hand. Tickets are $75. VIP Tickets are $125 (or $100 if purchased online before August 5.) Group discounts are also available. Click here to purchase tickets. For more information, please call (415) 447-2316. Please join us to pay tribute to the following finest pastry chefs in the Bay Area as they prepare decadent dessert creations for your indulgence: Patti Dellamonica-Bauler | One Market Restaurant Devin Alper | American Cupcake Elizabeth Falkner | Citizen Cake and Orson Sara Spearin | Dynamo Donuts & Coffee Terri Wu | Farallon Francis Ang | Fifth Floor Robert Hac | FIVE Restaurant and Bar Jessica Miller | Grand Café Jake Godby | Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Daniel Corey | InterContinental San Francisco Pascal Rigo | La Boulange Janine Fong | Meritage at the Claremont Ethan Howard | Murray Circle Suzanne LaFleur | Perbacco Michelle Polzine | Range Tim Nugent | Scala’s Bistro LOCATION:888 Howard Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/eleventh-annual-dessert-first/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110626T090000 DTEND:20110626T120000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110531T145049 LAST-MODIFIED:20110607T153152 UID:3545@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:2011 SF Pride Parade DESCRIPTION: We invite YOU to join Project Open Hand as we march down Market Street in celebration of the 2011 San Francisco Pride Parade! Sign up to march with us by emailing volunteer@openhand.org or calling (415) 447-2404.  Please sign up by Friday, June 10th. LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/2011-sf-pride-parade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110520T220000 DTEND:20110521T020000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110519T111329 LAST-MODIFIED:20110519T111748 UID:3516@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Hardbox - A Benefit for Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Need something to do on Friday? Participate in the Hardbox contest and win great prizes.  Proceeds will benefit Project Open Hand.  There will be fierce beats provided by djs Michael Mangiaforte and Gehno Aviance, drink specials, and free coat check to the shirtless.  For more information, please click here, or call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:1347 Folsom Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/hardbox-a-benefit-for-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110612T093000 DTEND:20110612T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110509T102535 LAST-MODIFIED:20110509T103011 UID:3432@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Giant Race Training Program: Home Run 13.1 DESCRIPTION:Join Home Run 13.1 and Train for the Giant Race Half Marathon while supporting Project Open Hand! Home Run 13.1 launching on Sunday, June 12th at 9:30 am offers TWO fun options to train for San Francisco's premier half marathon, The Giant Race (benefitting Project Open Hand) taking place on August 27th and support Project Open Hand! 1. Pay To Play-Simply pay the $130 registration fee and 10% of your fee goes directly to Project Open Hand (the official beneficiary of The Giant Race). 2. Fundraise for Project Open Hand-Your registration fee is waived and you can join Home Run 13.1 for FREE, but you are asked to raise $500 for Project Open Hand. You will be provided a fundraising webpage and fundraising support. Either way you train, you and Project Open Hand wins! The Home Run 13.1 Training Program includes the following: • 2 weekly professionally coached run workouts (Wednesdayat 6:30 pm, Sunday at 9:30 am) in San Francisco • $25 gift certificate at a local running specialty store • A fashion forward technical training shirt • A twice weekly email newsletter supporting your training • A comprehensive training schedule • Chomps, GU,and Roctane provided by GU Energy • Clinics/Seminars with PSOAS Massage+Bodywork, MV Nutrition, and more • Over 150 fun teammates to run with! • Team social events (bar nights, team dinners, etc.)! Click here to sign up for Home Run 13.1 today! Questions or Concerns? Email marathonmatt@marathonmatt.com LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/giant-race-training-program-home-run-13-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110510T173000 DTEND:20110510T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110503T094854 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T095108 UID:3392@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:First Annual GMIC Spring Fling at The Tonga Room DESCRIPTION: You are invited to the Green Meeting Industry Council Northern California’s 2011 Spring Fling on Tuesday, May 10, from 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m., at the Tonga Room.  Energize your commitment to think globally and act locally.  Celebrate the pleasures of eating locally produced, sustainable foods.  Fairmont Hotels, a leader in sustainable practices, will showcase Eco-Innovations and debut their Lifestyle Cuisine. There will also be fun, interactive, and educational events showcasing some of Fairmont's latest "Green" initiatives. In addition, an eco-fabulous raffle will feature prizes from spectacular sustainable venues, hotels, and restaurants, with all proceeds benefiting Project Open Hand.  Tickets are $55 per person and include fabulous food, a specialty cocktail, and two drink tickets throughout the event.  To purchase your ticket, please click here .  For more information, please call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:950 Mason Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/first-annual-gmic-spring-fling-at-the-tonga-room/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110507T160000 DTEND:20110507T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110429T152635 LAST-MODIFIED:20110429T152755 UID:3387@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Rockstars Beer Bust Fundraiser Benefiting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Join the Rockstars Softball Team for their Beer Bust Fundraiser benefiting Project Open Hand on Saturday, May 7, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Edge. Attendees will enjoy $10 beer bust, great raffle prizes, and Jell-O shots. For more information please call (415) 447-2316.  LOCATION:4149 18th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/rockstars-beer-bust-fundraiser-benefiting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110624T221500 DTEND:20110624T231500 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110426T163652 LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T163652 UID:3370@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:The Anita Cocktail Hour Benefiting POH DESCRIPTION: San Francisco’s very own bawdy, martini-toting, blonde chanteuse is back!  Entertainer Anita Cocktail joins The Rrazz Room in her new late night series debut, The Anita Cocktail Hour.  Saddle up with Red Hot Mama, Anita Cocktail, for a Honky Tonk Hootenanny with a twist of titillating music.  The show is a San Francisco treat with special guests and the down-home musical styling's of The BJ’s!  This late night fandango of feathers and fringe is not to be missed! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Project Open Hand. Special Guests:  Sean Ray and "CabaRAY" and San Francisco's very own beloved Clownteuse, Sara Moore. For more information please go to www.therrazzroom.com. LOCATION:222 Mason Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/the-anita-cocktail-hour-benefiting-poh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110523T180000 DTEND:20110523T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110425T110834 LAST-MODIFIED:20110425T110834 UID:3354@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Show Dogs’ Rescue Dog Days Benefiting POH on May 23rd DESCRIPTION: Project Open Hand is excited to announce that we were selected as a nonprofit partner for the Show Dogs’ Rescue Dog Days on Monday, May 23, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Guests will enjoy two hours of unlimited beer, wine, and bites for only $20.   A wide selection of beers on tap will be offered, including Speakeasy Prohibition Ale and Black Butte Porter.  Bar bites will include mini field roast vegetarian dogs, homemade lamb merguez sausages, 49’er corn dogs, house maple bacon pork sausages, house chicken curry dogs, barbeque fries, onion rings, and more.  Proceeds will benefit POH. ABOUT SHOW DOGS: Show Dogs is located at 1020 Market Street, San Francisco, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Happy Hour is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and includes a selection of beers for $2.50 a pint. For further information, please visit http://www.showdogssf.com/, or call (415) 558-9560. LOCATION:1020 Market Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/show-dogs%e2%80%99-rescue-dog-days-benefiting-poh-on-may-23rd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110427T080000 DTEND:20110427T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110418T145021 LAST-MODIFIED:20110418T145544 UID:3324@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:MiKind presents $18 Wine Tasting at Winery SF Benefiting Open Hand DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this incredible deal: $18 for Wine Tasting at the Winery SF (a $70 value) and $6 is donated to Project Open Hand. The Winery San Francisco operates a full crush room and tasting facility on Treasure Island.  Enjoy their unique ambiance while enjoying the tastes of their award winning wines.  Get a tasting for two for just $18, and $6 will be donated to Project Open Hand, supporting our local and vital mission of providing meal services to the homebound ill, and senior citizens, in both San Francisco and Alameda County. Winery SF will also give you 10% off, and will donate 10% for all wine purchased at your tasting. For more information please click here. LOCATION:200 California Ave, Bldg 180 North, Treasure Island URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/mikind-presents-18-wine-tasting-at-winery-sf-benefiting-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110731T110000 DTEND:20110731T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110414T165056 LAST-MODIFIED:20110414T170940 UID:3318@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:2011 Up Your Alley DESCRIPTION:*This is a sexually charged adult themed event and web site. Project Open Hand is a major beneficiary of Up Your Alley on Sunday, July 31, 2011, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  This is a fun, volunteer-driven event that raises funds for Project Open Hand and fifteen other charities.  Up Your Alley provides the adult alternative lifestyle community with a safe venue for self-expression while emphasizing freedom, fun, frolic, and fetish.  Admission to the Up Your Alley Fair is free with a suggested donation of $5.00. Attendees who choose to provide the suggested donation receive a sticker which entitles them to $1.00 off all beverage prices. Volunteers are needed for this event.  To volunteer, please call (415) 447-2316. For more information, please click here. LOCATION:Dore and Folsom Streets URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/2011-up-your-alley/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110925T110000 DTEND:20110925T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110414T164832 LAST-MODIFIED:20110414T171015 UID:3316@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:2011 Folsom Street Fair DESCRIPTION: *This is a sexually charged adult themed event and web site. Project Open Hand is a major beneficiary of the 2011 Folsom Street Fair on Sunday, September 25, 2011, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  This is a fun, volunteer-driven event that raises funds for Project Open Hand and fifteen other charities.  The fair provides the adult alternative lifestyle community with a safe venue for self-expression while emphasizing freedom, fun, frolic, and fetish. Admission to the Folsom Street Fair is free with a suggested donation of $5.00.  Attendees who choose to provide the suggested donation receive a sticker which entitles them to $1.00 off all beverage prices. Volunteers are needed for this event. To volunteer, please call (415) 447-2316. For more information, please click here. LOCATION:Folsom Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/2011-folsom-street-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110511T180000 DTEND:20110511T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110414T164618 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T135142 UID:3314@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Napa Cellars’ Winemaker Dinner at 1300 on Fillmore Benefiting POH DESCRIPTION: Join Napa Cellars and Project Open Hand for a very special dinner with winemaker Joe Shirley at 1300 on Fillmore.  This second dinner in the Napa Cellars’ wine dinner series will feature multiple courses paired with Napa Cellars’ wines and a special menu created by Chef David Lawrence at 1300 on Fillmore.  Tickets are $75 per person, and a minimum of 30% of ticket sales will be donated to POH at the end of the series. To reserve your spot before it sells out, please click here. Napa Cellars puts a modern spin on classic Napa wine.  It combines Napa’s legendary terroir with contemporary sensibilities to create delicious wines.  Their wines possess all of the character of traditional Napa wines, but with an attitude and price that people find very appealing.  Visit http://www.napacellars.com/ to learn more. LOCATION:1300 Fillmore Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/napa-cellars%e2%80%99-winemaker-dinner-at-1300-on-fillmore-benefiting-poh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110609T100000 DTEND:20110612T170000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110324T111907 LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T102058 UID:3207@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Valencia Cyclery’s 16th Annual Benefit Sale DESCRIPTION: Stock up on your bicycling needs with incredible bargains at Valencia Cyclery's 16th Annual Benefit Sale. All parts, accessories, and clothing will receive a 20% discount at the cash register. Many bicycles will be individually marked down as well! You'll get the best deals of the year, and 10% of whatever is spent (excluding sales tax) will be donated to Project Open Hand.  Fifteen previous benefit sales have raised over $85,000 for Project Open Hand. For more information please click here  or call (415) 550-6600. LOCATION:1065 Valencia Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/valencia-cyclery%e2%80%99s-16th-annual-benefit-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110420T180000 DTEND:20110420T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110321T155959 LAST-MODIFIED:20110321T160043 UID:3203@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Dos Reinas Wine Dinner at 2223 Restaurant Benefiting POH DESCRIPTION: Join Dos Reinas and Project Open Hand for a very special dinner at 2223 Restaurant benefiting Project Open Hand.  This dinner will feature multiple courses paired with Dos wines (including the new release of their Lake County Sauvignon Blanc) and a special menu created by Chef Melinda Randolph served in their main dining room.  A minimum of 30% of ticket sales will be donated to POH at the end of the series. Tickets are $75 per person.  To reserve your spot before it sells out, please click here.   Dos Reinas Vineyards was founded by partners, Federico “Fed” Garibay and Doug Beck.  Originally, the partners were growers of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes which they sold to other wineries.  When friends in the wine business encouraged them to produce a wine under their own label, Dos Reinas was born.  Visit http://dosreinas.com/  to learn more. LOCATION:2223 Market Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/dos-reinas-wine-dinner-at-2223-restaurant-benefiting-poh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110326T160000 DTEND:20110326T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110315T153005 LAST-MODIFIED:20110321T092820 UID:3194@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Rockstars Beer Bust Fundraiser Benefiting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Join the Rockstars Softball Team for their Beer Bust Fundraiser benefiting Project Open Hand on Saturday, March 26, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Edge. Attendees will enjoy $10 beer bust, great raffle prizes, and better-than-ever Jell-O shots. For more information please call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:4149 18th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/rockstars-beer-bust-benefiting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110330T183000 DTEND:20110330T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110303T100630 LAST-MODIFIED:20110303T101311 UID:3160@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Hawaiian Island Style Cook-Off DESCRIPTION: Hawaiian Island Style Cook-Off Presented by San Francisco Magazine and the Hawaiian Islands Benefiting Project Open Hand Fire up the hibachis and grab your foodie friends to experience a perfect Hawai‘i moment in San Francisco.  We're cooking it Island Style Wednesday, March 30 at Sens Restaurant with a competition Cook-Off and pupu party featuring cocktails, lei, and Island beats while five top restaurants compete for the best Hawaii inspired appetizers and the title Hawaiian Islands Master Chef. This exciting event benefits Project Open Hand.  Click here to find more event information and to see what chefs are competing.  Click here to purchase tickets now. LOCATION:4 Embarcadero Center URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/hawaiian-island-style-cook-off/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110327T140000 DTEND:20110327T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110301T153338 LAST-MODIFIED:20110304T145636 UID:3154@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Go Game Benefiting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: The Go Game Presents "Will Play For Food" - An Urban Adventure to Benefit Project Open Hand Imagine yourself, a team of friends, and a cell phone navigating the streets of colorful San Francisco, cracking puzzles, outing our covert operatives, and recording the epic glory of your afternoon through creative photo and video missions. In other words, imagine yourself having the time of your life.  On Sunday, March 27, the Go Game presents 'Will Play for Food', a heart-pounding, gut-busting urban adventure game that puts other scavenger hunts to shame. And the best part - All proceeds from the event will benefit Project Open Hand. Sign up as a team (maximum 6 people) or as an individual. The post party will feature an award ceremony, heavy hors d'oeuvres made by Project Open Hand chefs, and free wine and beer sponsored by Napa Cellars and Sudwerk Brewery.  Tickets are $40 per person and they will sell out fast! Click here to purchase your ticket. Each member of the winning team will receive the following Sports Lovers Package: •$20 Gift Certificate to Sports Basement •Autographed Matt Cain San Francisco Giants Baseball (Value $80) •Randy Johnson San Francisco Giants Limited edition Bobblehead •FREE race entry into The Second Annual Giant Race  ½ Marathon, 10K or 5K event on Saturday, August 27 (Up to $80 value) AND an exclusive Tim Lincecum collectors’ edition bobblehead. Parking:  Since it’s a Sunday, street parking is free and should be relatively easy to come by, but there are some other transportation options:  Civic  Center BART/Muni is 4 blocks away.  The 5, 19, 31, 47 & 49 bus lines are all within two blocks of Project Open Hand.  In addition, there are several parking garages: one at 1000  Van Ness (the movie theatre) that charges by the hour and one at 819 Ellis Street (@Polk) for $9 for the whole day. LOCATION:730 Polk Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/go-game-benefiting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110517T170000 DTEND:20110517T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110225T160005 LAST-MODIFIED:20110504T103034 UID:3125@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Project Open Hand Night at The Republic DESCRIPTION:The Republic and Project Open Hand Partner on May 17, 2011 Join Project Open Hand at the Republic for an evening of craft beer, specialty cocktails, and creative grill fare, all while supporting the essential work of POH. On Tuesday, May 17, a portion of sales from all items ordered from the custom Fundraiser Menu at The Republic will be donated to support POH in providing high quality meals and groceries to Open Hand clients. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Marina District, The Republic is a next generation neighborhood hangout. Modern meets classic, updated yet timeless. The complete renovation of this prime location provides San Francisco with the perfect nightly social establishment for eating and drinking. Also, the Republic is committed to giving back to the community. To make a reservation please click here . For more information please call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:3213 Scott Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/project-open-hand-night-at-the-republic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110318T160000 DTEND:20110318T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110224T151628 LAST-MODIFIED:20110302T110835 UID:3117@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:FREE doughnuts and FREE beer! DESCRIPTION: Join us for FREE doughnuts and FREE beer! We are excited to announce a new collaborative effort with Dynamo Donuts.  On Friday, March 18th, Dynamo Donuts will launch their newest doughnut flavor, marrying Open Hand's homemade peanut butter with bananas and topped with a sweet honey glaze.  Pure deliciousness!  To celebrate the flavor’s debut, Dynamo is giving away FREE doughnuts paired with FREE Stiegl beer, an Austrian specialty, on March 18th from 4-6pm at the bakery on 2760 24th Street. Come out and celebrate a delicious treat that benefits your cherished San Francisco non-profit organization. It's eating for a good cause! *Guests will be invited to name the new doughnut. The individual who comes up with the winning name will receive an incredibly tasty prize! We hope to see you there! LOCATION:2760 24th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/free-doughnuts-and-free-beer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110225T193000 DTEND:20110225T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110222T141823 LAST-MODIFIED:20110222T142609 UID:3107@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:We Were Here Opening Night Benefit Premiere DESCRIPTION:Opening Night Benefit Premiere of We Were Here Produced and directed by David Weissman, We Were Here has recently been accepted into the Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals. It is the first documentary to take a deep and reflective look back at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco. This film explores how the City’s inhabitants were affected by, and how they responded to, that calamitous epidemic. Though a San Francisco-based story, We Were Here extends beyond San Francisco and beyond AIDS itself. It speaks to our capacity as individuals to rise to the occasion, and to the incredible power of a community coming together with love, compassion, and determination. The evening’s proceeds will benefit two of San Francisco’s AIDS Service Organizations, Project Inform and The Shanti Project, as well as support further distribution of this important film. "We Were Here" is absolutely electrifying. I wept, sure, but mostly from relief that this story has finally been told with all its dimensions intact: the panic, the betrayals, the brave humor, the enormity of what we lost yet, ultimately, affirmed for the ages. It's a love story about the resilience of our tribe. Go see it at the Castro, where the screen will be almost as big as what you're feeling.  - Armisted Maupin on Facebook Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. LOCATION:429 Castro Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/we-were-here-opening-night-benefit-premiere/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110227T150000 DTEND:20110227T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110222T094416 LAST-MODIFIED:20110224T110614 UID:3105@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Rockstars 2011 Kickoff Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Rockstars 2011 Kickoff Fundraiser Join the Rockstars Softball Team for their 2011 Kickoff Fundraiser on Sunday, February 27, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Edge. Attendees will enjoy $8.00 beer and soda bust, raffle prizes, and Jell-O shots. For more information please call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:4149 18th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/rockstars-2011-kickoff-fundraiser-benefiting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110322T180000 DTEND:20110322T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110216T144935 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T151339 UID:3093@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Napa Cellars Wine Dinner Benefiting POH DESCRIPTION:Napa Cellars Dinner with Winemaker Joe Shirley Benefiting POH Join Napa Cellars and Project Open Hand for a very special dinner with winemaker Joe Shirley at La Mar Cebicheria Peruana benefiting Project Open Hand.  This Napa Cellars’ kick-off dinner will feature multiple courses paired with Napa Cellars wines and a special menu created by La Mar Cebicheria Peruana  served on their patio by the San Francisco Bay at Pier 1.5 on The Embarcadero.  A minimum of 30% of ticket sales will be donated to POH at the end of the series. To reserve your spot before it sells out, please click here. Napa Cellars puts a modern spin on classic Napa wine.  It combines Napa’s legendary terroir with contemporary sensibilities to create delicious wines.  Their wines possess all of the character of traditional Napa wines, but with an attitude and price that people find very appealing.  Visit http://www.napacellars.com/ to learn more. LOCATION:Washington Street and The Embarcadero URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/napa-cellars-wine-dinner-benefiting-poh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110202T183000 DTEND:20110202T203000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110131T100836 LAST-MODIFIED:20110131T100836 UID:3049@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:bodyFi’s Grand Opening Benefitting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Project Open Hand invites you to attend the BodyFi Grand Opening on Wednesday, February 2, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Come see their new facilities, talk to the trainers, eat yummy foods, taste some 42Below Vodka, and much more.  There is a $20 suggested donation at the door and all proceeds benefit Project Open Hand.  For more information please go to http://www.bodyfi.com/ or call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:425 Washington Street, Suite 200 URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/bodyfi%e2%80%99s-grand-opening-benefitting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110301 DTEND:20110401 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110128T122757 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T105300 UID:3047@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Commonwealth’s March Tasting Menu Benefits Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Commonwealth is a Progressive-American restaurant located in the heart of the Mission District.  Chef Jason Fox and team create delicious and inventive tasting menus.  Visit Commonwealth in March when $10 from each $60 tasting menu will go to Project Open Hand.  To make a reservation please go to www.commonwealthsf.com.  For more information please visit their Twitter page at www.twitter.com/commonwealth_sf or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/commonwealthsf, or call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:2224 Mission Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/commonwealth%e2%80%99s-march-tasting-menu-benefits-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110731T053000 DTEND:20110731T130000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110128T122339 LAST-MODIFIED:20110128T122339 UID:3045@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Join Team Open Hand and Run The San Francisco Marathon DESCRIPTION:Project Open Hand proudly announces that it is a developing charity in the 2011 San Francisco Marathon’s charity partner program. Select nonprofit organizations form fundraising teams and raise money through The San Francisco Marathon. Anyone who registers for any of the five San Francisco Marathon™ events on Sunday, July 31, 2011, can join Team Project Open Hand to raise money to feed San Francisco’s most vulnerable residents. There is no cost to participate and no minimum fundraising requirements. To register to participate or to donate to Project Open Hand, please click here or call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/join-team-open-hand-and-run-the-san-francisco-marathon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110717T090000 DTEND:20110717T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110107T092708 LAST-MODIFIED:20110107T092708 UID:3035@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:25th Annual AIDS Walk San Francisco DESCRIPTION: 25th Annual AIDS Walk San Francisco Break out your sneakers and join the POH team as we walk to raise awareness and funds for AIDS organizations in the Bay Area. You can register directly online by visiting www.aidswalk.net. Be sure to select Project Open Hand-1341 as the team name. You can also download a pledge form when you register. Raising pledges is optional, but funds raised by the team will go directly to Project Open Hand’s meal and nutrition services.  Anyone who registers and walks for POH will receive continental breakfast and lunch. If you don’t have access to the Internet, please call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:Kezar Drive at Waller Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/25th-annual-aids-walk-san-francisco/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110709T060000 DTEND:20110710T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20110107T092348 LAST-MODIFIED:20110107T092348 UID:3032@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Avon Walk for Breast Cancer DESCRIPTION: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer July 9 and 10, 2011 The Avon Foundation has been a strong supporter of Project Open Hand’s breast cancer services; this year, you can be part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The Avon Walk is either a marathon walk (26.2 miles) or a marathon and a half over two days. Walkers will experience the charm, diversity, and legendary roller coaster hills of world-famous San Francisco.  You can either walk to raise funds for breast cancer by collecting pledges, or you can sponsor a participant or volunteer. Visit www.avonwalk.org for details. Project Open Hand will also be cheering walkers along the route. Click here for more information, or contact (415) 447-2316 to be part of the cheer teams. LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/avon-walk-for-breast-cancer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110827T080000 DTEND:20110827T113000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101230T103841 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T141744 UID:3014@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:The 2nd Annual Giant Race Benefitting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Now is the time to sign up for The Giant Race Benefiting Project Open Hand and to support Project Open Hand, Giants’ Fans!  This exciting race will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011.  This event features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids’ races.  The Giant Race has become so popular that we expect the races to sell out, so please sign up early to ensure your opportunity to get into the race of your choice. In addition, your registration provides you with the following: • the opportunity to raise money to benefit Project Open Hand • a chance to finish on the field of the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants • a technical shirt and medal • Limited Edition Tim Lincecum bobblehead • Post-Race Expo Celebration inside AT&T Park • special appearances by San Francisco Giants favorites • the option to buy a discounted baseball ticket to Runner’s Night (Friday, August 26), and up to three additional tickets for family and friends See you at AT&T Park on August 27! For more information, please click here , or call (415) 447-2316. Join Marathon Matt's Home Run 13.1 launching on Sunday, June 12th at 9:30 a.m. to train for San Francisco's premier half marathon, The Giant Race, while supporting Project Open Hand. This training program offers two fun, 'fitlanthropic' options: 1. Pay To Play - Simply pay the $130 Giant Race registration fee and 10% of your fee directly benefits Project Open Hand. 2. Fundraise for Project Open Hand - Your registration fee is waived and you can join Home Run 13.1 for FREE, but you are asked to raise $500 for Project Open Hand. You will be provided a fundraising webpage and fundraising support. Either way you train, you and Project Open Hand wins! The program includes two professionally coached workouts each week, a technical training shirt, clinics/seminars, social events, and much more. Click here for more details or to sign up! If you have questions or concerns, please email MARATHONMATT@MARATHONMATT.COM LOCATION:24 Willie Mays Plaza URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/the-2nd-annual-att-giant-race-benefitting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110130T160000 DTEND:20110130T193000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101230T102715 LAST-MODIFIED:20101230T104207 UID:3007@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Boys with Balls XI DESCRIPTION: Boys with Balls Bowling Night was started in 2005 to be an out of the ordinary social event with a goal of raising money for the gay community while having fun. This event promotes friendship, competitiveness, and fun in a safe environment. Make new friends and raise vital funds for Project Open Hand. On the day of the event, all participants will be grouped with their friends and solo bowlers will be randomly placed with other event attendees. This experience is neither a bowling competition nor a bowling league. For ticket information please go to www.boyswithballs.com. LOCATION:3301 Junipero Serra Boulevard URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/boys-with-balls-xi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101217T200000 DTEND:20101217T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101206T100518 LAST-MODIFIED:20101206T100518 UID:2955@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Edge-ing with Michael Brandon DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the leather lifestyle with Michael Brandon and help raise funds for Project Open Hand. Guests can partake in a raffle and enjoy drink specials that evening. Hosted by Michael Brandon and benefitting Project Open Hand. LOCATION:4149 18th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/edge-ing-with-michael-brandon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101120T00 DTEND:20101120T00 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101120T120029 LAST-MODIFIED:20101014T115427 UID:1562@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Marathon Matt Team Open Hand Launch DESCRIPTION: Join Team Open Hand, Train for a Half Marathon & Support Project Open Hand! Accomplish the remarkable while supporting Project Open Hand! Join Marathon Matt and over 100 fun, social teammates on November 20 to train for the Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon on February 6, 2011 as part of 'Team Open Hand'. Team Open Hand includes 2-3 professionally coached run workouts/week, professional coaching/training, a $25 Fleet Feet San Francisco gift card, a killer technical training shirt, fun social events, and much more! There is no COST to participate, but all participants are asked to commit to raising $1300 for Project Open Hand. For more information and online registration click here link to . If you have additional questions about the program contact <a href="mailto:marathonmatt@marathonmatt.com">marathonmatt@marathonmatt.com</a>. Team Open Hand includes the following: A comprehensive training schedule 2-3 weekly professionally coached run workouts (Saturdays @ 9:30 AM, Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM, and every other Thursday @ 6:30 PM) from Saturday, Nov.20, 2010 through Sunday, Feb.6, 2011 A weekly email newsletter supporting your training and fundraising Technical training shirts A $25 Fleet Feet gift certificate 100+ killer teammates to run with! Social events Your own personalized fundraising webpage A fundraising strategy workbook Ongoing support from Marathon Matt and his team for both your training and fundraising Much more! There is no ‘cost’ to register for the program. But, Team Open Hand participants are asked to commit to raising a minimum of $1300 for Project Open Hand. To register please click here or call (415) 447-316 for more information. LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/marathon-matt-team-open-hand-launch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101104 DTEND:20101105 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101103T131215 LAST-MODIFIED:20101103T151404 UID:2721@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Gitane Restaurant’s Thanksgiving Kits Benefitting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: This Thanksgiving preorder your holiday meal to-go!  Instead of slaving over Thanksgiving dinner, order a ready-to-assemble meal kit from Gitane Restaurant’s three-star chef Bridget Batson.  For $45 per person, you’ll enjoy roasted sugar pie pumpkins filled with Maine lobster and pumpkin bisque; quail stuffed with toasted baguette and sage; pureed sweet potatoes with butter, cream, and ginger; thinly shaved Brussels sprouts with sherry-brown vinaigrette.  Dessert goes beyond pie with pain de mie bread pudding with pumpkin seed brittle and naughty cream.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Project Open Hand.  Order November 4-22 online, by phone (415) 788-6686, or e-mail info@gitanerestaurant.com.  Pickup on November 24th, 3-10 p.m. LOCATION:6 Claude Lane URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/gitane-restaurant%e2%80%99s-thanksgiving-kits-benefitting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101120 DTEND:20101121 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101025T145909 LAST-MODIFIED:20101025T151642 UID:2695@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Join Team Open Hand, Train for a Half Marathon & Support Open Hand! DESCRIPTION: Accomplish the remarkable while supporting Project Open Hand! Join Marathon Matt  and over 100 fun, social teammates on November 20 to train for the Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon on February 6, 2011 as part of 'Team Open Hand'. Team Open Hand includes 2-3 professionally coached run workouts/week, professional coaching/training, a $25 Fleet Feet San Francisco gift card, a killer technical training shirt, fun social events, and much more! There is no COST to participate, but all participants are asked to commit to raising $1300 for Project Open Hand. For more information and online registration click here . If you have additional questions about the program, contact MARATHONMATT@MARATHONMATT.COM. Team Open Hand includes the following: - A comprehensive training schedule -2-3 weekly professionally coached run workouts (Saturdays @ 9:30 AM, Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM, and every other Thursday @ 6:30 PM) from Saturday, Nov.20, 2010 through Sunday, Feb.6, 2011 -A weekly email newsletter supporting your training and fundraising -Technical training shirts -A $25 Fleet Feet gift certificate -100+ killer teammates to run with! -Social events -Your own personalized fundraising webpage -A fundraising strategy workbook -Ongoing support from Marathon Matt and his team for both your training and fundraising -Much more! There is no ‘cost’ to register for the program. However, Team Open Hand participants are asked to commit to raising a minimum of $1300 for Project Open Hand.  To register please click here  or call (415) 447-2316 for more information. LOCATION: URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/join-team-open-hand-train-for-a-half-marathon-support-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101114T150000 DTEND:20101114T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101025T144544 LAST-MODIFIED:20101027T143927 UID:2691@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Friends, food and music to benefit Hope Initiatives in Namibia DESCRIPTION: Project Open Hand, Food For Thought, and Savory Thymes invite you to: An afternoon of friends, food and music to benefit Hope Initiatives in Namibia Project Open Hand and Food For Thought invite you to this Savory Thymes event, in support of our partnership with Hope Initiatives in Namibia.  It will be a special afternoon of friends, food and music at Hillside Gardens in Mill Valley with Guests of Honor Patricia Sola and John Mafukidze, Founders and Co-Directors of Hope Initiatives.  Guests will enjoy an exquisitely prepared African meal, live West African music, and Hillside Gardens’ beautiful grounds. Patricia Sola will give a slide show presentation about the amazing work of Hope Initiatives.  Tickets are $100 each and all proceeds will directly support Hope Initiatives in Windhoek, Namibia. To purchase tickets please go to www.fftfoodbank.org.   Click on Make a Donation and fill out the online donation page.  Please make sure to enter SAVORY THYMES TICKET PURCHASE ON BEHALF OF PROJECT OPEN HAND in the comments section.  For more information please call (415) 447-2316 or go to http://www.fftfoodbank.org/ or http://www.savorythymesevents.org/. LOCATION:325 Sycamore Ave. URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/project-open-hand-food-for-thought-and-savory-thymes-invite-you-to-an-afternoon-of-friends-food-and-music-to-benefit-hope-initiatives-in-namibia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101023T073000 DTEND:20101023T150000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101022T152714 LAST-MODIFIED:20101022T153928 UID:2687@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Until There’s A Cure Make A Difference Day at Dottie’s True Blue Café DESCRIPTION:Saturday, October 23 is Make a Difference Day!  Dottie’s True Blue Café is giving back to their community by donating 15% of their sales this Saturday to benefit Project Open Hand.  Until There’s A Cure and POH thank Dottie’s True Blue Café for their compassion and dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS and giving back to the local community.  For more information please call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:522 Jones Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/until-there%e2%80%99s-a-cure-make-a-difference-day-at-dottie%e2%80%99s-true-blue-cafe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111021T210000 DTEND:20111022T020000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101022T152333 LAST-MODIFIED:20111012T160139 UID:2683@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Pledge Fraternal Fridays @Lookout Benefitting Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: Celebrating & Benefitting San Francisco’s LGBT Community Free on Friday? Don’t miss the launch of Fraternal Fridays at The LOOKOUT on Friday, October 21st from 9 pm-2 am benefitting Project Open Hand.  Enjoy drink specials, bottomless kegger cups and raffle.  Local San Francisco artists DJ Christopher B and DJ GRIND will be spinning beats throughout the night.  PLEDGE is a monthly party celebrating San Francisco’s LGBT community while raising funds to benefit local non-profit organizations which help the community thrive.  Project Open Hand is proud to be the October beneficiary of PLEDGE: FRATERNAL FRIDAYS.  For more information please go to lookoutsf.com or call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:3600 16th Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/pledge-fraternal-fridays-lookout-on-october-29th-benefitting-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101021T180000 DTEND:20101021T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20101014T111634 LAST-MODIFIED:20101015T094643 UID:2531@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Gary Bukovnik Artist Reception DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_2556" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="2011 Project Open Hand Calendar illustrated by Gary Bukovnik"][/caption] Please join us for the Gary Bukovnik Artist Reception on Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 6 - 8pm at the Caldwell Snyder Gallery. This reception will feature Gary's watercolors and he will be signing his most recent book, Food for Life, which contains all the art from Project Open Hand calendars since 1998. All proceeds from book sales and 20% of sales from paintings will go to Project Open Hand.  To attend, please RSVP by calling (415) 296-7896 LOCATION:341 Sutter Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/gary-bukovnik-artist-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101106T190000 DTEND:20101106T220000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100923T154511 LAST-MODIFIED:20101108T111927 UID:1558@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:8th Annual Gourmet East Bay DESCRIPTION: Project Open Hand is a beneficiary of the Eighth Annual Gourmet East Bay, an evening of food and fun celebrating the region's best restaurants, presented by Broadway Plaza and Diablo Magazine. Gourmet East Bay is an upscale, event that takes place at Broadway Plaza with a party atmosphere and features premier restaurant tastings, beverages, and dancing. The event will also feature live and silent auctions. In anticipation of the holiday season, Gourmet East Bay raises funds and awareness for local East Bay charities. Tickets are $65 in advance/$75 at the door and are on sale now. Must be 21 and over to attend. Space is limited. To purchase tickets and for more details, go to www.gourmeteastbay.com or call (415) 447-2316. To help raise funds for the beneficiary organizations, Gourmet East Bay is having a raffle on the night of the event. The prize is a $500 shopping spree at Broadway Plaza, with VIP Parking the day after Thanksgiving (November 25), which is priceless. Even if you are unable to attend the event, you are still able to purchase tickets - need not be present to win. You need to be 18 or over to purchase tickets. Please call (415) 447-2316 to purchase raffle tickets. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625340881500"] LOCATION:Broadway Plaza URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/8th-annual-gourmet-east-bay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101024T110000 DTEND:20101024T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100923T153858 LAST-MODIFIED:20101108T112116 UID:1553@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:25th Anniversary Celebration Events: Oakland DESCRIPTION: Eat. Drink. Groove. Celebrate. Reminisce. Reconnect. Commemorate. Project Open Hand will be commemorating its Silver Anniversary with open house celebration events in Oakland. Come join us to commemorate this very special milestone with tasty bites and treats from our kitchen, complimentary beverages, DJ Christopher B and live music, facility tours, guest speakers and fun surprises. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by October 22 if you plan to attend by e-mailing events@openhand.org or call (415) 447-2316 for more information. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625124536405"] LOCATION:1921 San Pablo Ave. URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/25th-anniversary-celebration-events-oaklan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101007T180000 DTEND:20101007T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100923T153430 LAST-MODIFIED:20101108T112019 UID:1548@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:25th Anniversary Celebration Events: San Francisco DESCRIPTION:Eat. Drink. Groove. Celebrate. Reminisce. Reconnect. Commemorate. Project Open Hand will be commemorating its Silver Anniversary with open house celebration events in San Francisco and Oakland. Come join us to commemorate this very special milestone with tasty bites and treats from our kitchen, complimentary beverages, DJ Christopher B and live music, facility tours, guest speakers and fun surprises. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by October 6 if you plan to attend by e-mailing events@openhand.org or call (415) 447-2316 for more information. [embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9qXMmfq7vo[/embed] [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625312472366"] LOCATION:730 Polk St. URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/25th-anniversary-celebration-events-sf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101014T180000 DTEND:20101014T210000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100923T152826 LAST-MODIFIED:20101014T115518 UID:1546@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Nine Vines Dinner Series in Support of Project Open Hand DESCRIPTION: We are delighted to partner again with Angoves Wines for the Nine Vines Dinner Series that was so successful last year, raising $7,000 for Project Open Hand’s nutrition services. This season’s kick-off will be at one of our favorite restaurants, 2223 Restaurant on Market Street, on Thursday, October 14th at 6 pm. Melinda Randolph, the original chef and now owner, oversees every aspect of the restaurant and will be producing a menu for us that is sure to tantalize the taste buds. Nine Vines is taking over the ENTIRE restaurant for the evening so invite your friends and come and support Project Open Hand at what will surely be a fantastic event. To make your reservations for this dinner which is already filling up please visit www.ninevinesevents.com [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157624931562513"] LOCATION:2223 Market Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/nine-vines-dinner-series-in-support-of-project-open-hand/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101003 DTEND:20101004 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100923T152402 LAST-MODIFIED:20101014T115538 UID:1544@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Castro Street Fair DESCRIPTION: The Castro Street Fair is on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Come to this annual tradition started by Harvey Milk in 1974. Attendees will enjoy hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and organizations line the streets and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhood. Stages with live entertainment and dance pavilions can be found throughout the fairgrounds. Proceeds from gate admissions will go to Project Open Hand and 30 other service organizations. Volunteers are needed to help take donations at the gate. Please e-mail events@openhand.org to sign up to volunteer for POH. For more information please click here. LOCATION:Castro St. at Market St. URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/castro-street-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100926T190000 DTEND:20100927T040000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100923T151734 LAST-MODIFIED:20101014T115550 UID:1541@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:REAL BAD XXII DESCRIPTION: *This is a sexually charged adult themed event and web site.* Project Open Hand is excited to announce that POH is a beneficiary of REAL BAD XXII on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Club 1015 from 7 pm-4 am. Project Open Hand is excited to announce that POH is a beneficiary of REAL BAD XXII on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Club 1015 from 7 pm-4 am. REAL BAD, the dance party immediately following the Folsom Street Fair, is an annual fundraising event benefitting LGBT charities with local impact in San Francisco. 100% of the money raised from general admission ticket sales goes to its beneficiaries. For ticket information please go to www.realbad.org. To volunteer please e-mail events@openhand.org or call (415) 447-2316. LOCATION:1015 Folsom St URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/real-bad-xxii/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T200000 DTEND:20100924T230000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100915T134347 LAST-MODIFIED:20101014T115846 UID:607@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Macy's Passport Presents Glamorama DESCRIPTION: This year the annual Macy's Passport fashion benefit will undergo a remarkable transformation, becoming Macy's Passport Presents Glamorama, and moving from its Fort Mason location to the Orpheum Theater in Downtown San Francisco. Passport began as an awareness-raising fashion show in Macy's employee cafeteria in 1982 and has since grown into one of the largest and longest-running HIV/AIDS events of its kind. Popular musical artist Macy Gray, who first soared to fame with her debut album "On How Life Is" and her massive hit single "I Try," will headline on Friday, September 24 at 8 pm. Also, singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson will perform during this year's show. Topping the list of designers this year: Tracy Reese, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Just Cavalli, Material Girl, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and more to come! For more information on the event and how to purchase the hottest tickets in town, please click here for more information and to purchase tickets or call (415) 447-2316. Sign-up to volunteer by e-mailing events@openhand.org. LOCATION:200 Larkin Street URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/macys-passport-presents-glamorama/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100926T110000 DTEND:20100926T180000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100823T131048 LAST-MODIFIED:20101014T115601 UID:245@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:27th Annual Folsom Street Fair DESCRIPTION: *This is a sexually charged adult themed event and web site.* Project Open Hand is a major beneficiary of the 27th Folsom Street Fair on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 11am- 6pm. This is a fun volunteer driven event that provides the adult alternative lifestyle community with a safe venue for self-expression at the same time as emphasizing freedom, fun, frolic and fetish, while raising funds for Project Open Hand and 16 other charities. Admission to the Folsom Street Fair is free with a suggested donation of $5.00. Attendees who choose to provide the suggested donation receive a sticker which entitles them to $1.00 off all beverage prices. Volunteers are needed for this event. To help volunteer please call (415) 447-2316. For more information please click here. For a detailed interactive map of the event, please click here. LOCATION:Folsom St at 12th St URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/27th-annual-folsom-street-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101215T110000 DTEND:20101215T140000 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100805T222920 LAST-MODIFIED:20101228T095710 UID:10@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:Hand to Hand Luncheon Commemorating 25 Years DESCRIPTION: Annual Hand to Hand Luncheon Commemorating Project Open Hand’s 25th Anniversary Project Open Hand's Annual Hand to Hand Luncheon commemorating our 25th Anniversary was held at The Fairmont San Francisco on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.  Over 800 guests attended this very special occasion which raised $250,000 for Project Open Hand's meal and nutrition services.  Lisa Stevens, President, California Region, Wells Fargo, was this year’s event chair.  Kate Kelly of KPIX Channel 5 TV returned as the mistress of ceremonies and delighted the crowd.  This year’s event honored Macy’s, Inc., the Walter & Elise Haas Fund, Folsom Street Events, the Project Open Hand volunteer, and Project Open Hand’s founder, Ruth Brinker.    The celebrative event began with a cocktail reception that featured two SKYY Infusions signature drinks, the Citrus Collins and the Ginger Lemon Drop.  The band, West Side Jazz Club, filled the room with lively music.  The silent auction was a huge success.  As always, Hand to Hand featured food prepared by twelve of the finest chefs in the Bay Area:  Mark Dommen of One Market Restaurant, Khai Duong and Chris Grant of Ana Mandara, Janine Falvo of Carneros Bistro and Wine Bar, jW Foster of The Fairmont San Francisco, Adrienne Harper of Project Open Hand, James Irby and Jennara Santurio of Kuleto’s, David Lawrence of 1300 on Fillmore, Maggie Leung of Masa’s Restaurant, Lisa Lu of Jardinière, Charles Phan of The Slanted Door, Josh Thomsen of Meritage at the Claremont, and Jude Wilmoth of Cook St. Helena.  Lunch was served with fine wines from Napa Cellars and W. & J. Graham’s Port.  The event ended with an exciting live auction with three fabulous packages.  San Francisco Magazine and the San Francisco Business Times were the media sponsors.  Monica DuClaud designed the invitation and program booklet, Scott Saraceno created the visual graphics at the event, and Tom Durein emceed the live auction. Project Open Hand would like to thank all the chefs, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make Hand to Hand a success. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157625686978016"] LOCATION:950 Mason St URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/19th-annual-hand-to-hand-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100925 DTEND:20100926 DTSTAMP:20120517T044456 CREATED:20100805T222425 LAST-MODIFIED:20101014T115818 UID:9@http://www.openhand.org SUMMARY:A Taste of South Beach/Mission Bay DESCRIPTION: Project Open Hand is excited to announce that POH is a beneficiary of the third annual A Taste of South Beach/Mission Bay on September 25 being held at Pier 40—The Embarcadero (between Java House in South Beach and AT&T Park in Mission Bay.) Local restaurant’s signature dishes and drinks will be available for purchase at a moderate cost. The fair will also feature live music performances and a children’s activity area. A donation of $10 will be requested at the entry. For more information please go to www.southbeachmissionbay.com/fair. LOCATION:Pier 40 URL:http://www.openhand.org/event/a-taste-of-south-beach-mission-bay/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR