Events Calendar

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  Online Event Calendar

Check out the Online Women's Cancer Resource Center Events Calendar! See what's going on at the Center.

  WCRC Gallery

 "Aquarelas"

Watercolor Show

The "Aquarelas" watercolor show opens July 25th and the reception will be that day from 7-9 PM. Please join us for art, music by Irina Rivkin and refreshments. The show runs July 25 – August 27, 2008.

Preview the gallery show or view past exhibits.

The JanRae Community Art Gallery at WCRC is located at 5741
Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. The gallery is wheelchair accessible. There is no charge for the show or the reception.

Regular gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 9AM - 5 PM.

For more information: (510) 601-4040 x111 or margo@wcrc.org

  New Events

Cheesemaking!

This class will introduce you to making simple healthy cheeses using organic goat and cow milks. We will make one fresh herbed cheese and a 30 minute mozzarella with equipment and ingredients available at your local grocery store. There will also be an introduction to cheesemaking concepts and , of course, we will get to sample what we've made at the end of the class.

The class will be lead by local homesteader, gardener, artist and beekeeper, K.Ruby, who recently founded the Institute of Urban Homesteading. www.sparkybeegirl.com/iuh.html

Thursday, Nov. 6th, 7— 8:30 PM

Register: margo@wcrc.org or 510-601-4040 x111

This dream group offers you a chance to share and understand your dreams and use them in your healing process. We'll cover the basics of dreamwork, including transform nightmares into healing energy and using healing imagery from your dreams.

Five Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10 2:30—4:00 P.M.

Led by Zoé Newman, MFT Please reserve your space with Zoé (510) 527-9061

 ¡Salud! A Celebration of Latino Art, Health & Community

This Latino Heritage Month event features a health and art fair with cancer and health information in English and Spanish; a visual art show with art by more than twelve local Latino artists; free snacks; Latin American music and performance by La Peña Community Chorus and Jesus Guillen; a nutrition presentation (in Spanish) by Laura Brainin-Rodriguez M.P.H., a free raffle and other information from local organizations including: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Women’s Cancer Resource Center, Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic, American Cancer Society, Women’s Health Rights Coalition-ACCESS, Community Resources for Independent Living, Center for Elders Independence, Bay Area Legal Aid, Federal Dept. of Agriculture, Street Level Health Project, MASA, Project Open Hand, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, National Bone Marrow Donor Program, Women’s Initiative/ALAS, Farmacia Remedios, Northern California Cancer Center, Shanti, Breast Cancer Action & more.

VISUAL ARTISTS: Fernando Reyes, Cristian Guerrero, Laila Espinoza, Kristina Lovato-Hermann, Luz Marina Ruiz, Michael Arbulu, Rosa Valdez, Querido Galdo, Gabriela Nuñez, Gabriel Navar, Rachelanne Palacios, Mica Valdez, Corazon del Pueblo, Estudio Martita, Las Comadres and more.

DATE: Saturday, September 6th, 2008
TIME: 10 AM – 2 PM
LOCATION: Women’s Cancer Resource Center (WCRC)
5741 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland CA 94609
FREE, Wheelchair accessible

Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Women’s Cancer Resource Center .

This event is intended to promote awareness of health and cancer in Latino communities and to promote Latina Services at these organizations including support groups, information, social services and a variety of complementary treatments such as acupuncture, massage, and herbs. We also want to celebrate our culture and community. Everyone is welcome to attend

Please contact margo@wcrc.org for images or the press release in Spanish.

Cooking Club

With Sandy Der, Chef and Certified Nutrition Consultant
Register with margo@wcrc.org or call 510-601-4040 x111.

• Wednesday, October 15, 6 – 8 PM
  Making your own energy and breakfast bars.
• Wednesday, November 19, 6 – 8 PM
  Culinary gifts from your kitchen.
  Learn how to make and bring home some samples of: Rosemary Citrus Salt, Italian Seasoning, All Purpose Dry Rub, and Infused Vinegars.
  Please bring a few small clean jars, bottles or other containers.
• December – no class
  
• Wednesday, January 21, 6 – 8 PM
  Middle Eastern Food - Tabbouli, Hummus, Dukka Seasoning (Egyptian), and Falafel.
• Wednesday, February 18, 6 – 8 PM
  Cooking with Mushrooms – Cultivated and wild.
  Mushroom Ragout, Roasted Mushrooms, and more.
• Wednesday, March, 18, 6 – 8 PM
  Rolls and Wraps using rice paper, tortillas, nori, or lettuce as the wrappers. Asian Style Minced Turkey in Lettuce, Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls using rice paper, Non-Traditional Nori Rolls and an Indian flavors wrap with lavash.
• Wednesday, April 15, 6 – 8 PM
  Knife skills and other basic cooking techniques.
• Wednesday, May 20, 6 – 8 PM
  Rice and Risotto Using different types of rice – including black, brown, basmati, Arborio) – in rice dishes from jook to risotto to rice pudding.
• Wednesday, June 17, 6 – 8 PM
  ¡Tapas! Learn how to make tasty little appetizers in the Spanish tradition.

 Environmental Activism

Community Guide to Environmental Health - Focus on Food Safety Issues

Years in the making, this comprehensive guide has twenty-three chapters which break down the broad overview of environmental issues and concerns into specific examples of how they affect peoples’ health, and how communities have organized to improve their environment and thus their own lives.

Please join the Hesperian Foundation and other community activists as they discuss the content and impact of this important book.

Thursday, November 13th 7 - 9 PM

RSVP: margo@wcrc.org or 510-601-4040x111

  On-going Events

 Writing for Wellness

3rd Saturday of each month, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

In this supportive workshop, we'll write like the wind, share our writing about our lives, and experience a deepening connection with ourselves and with each other.

By writing our thoughts down without stopping to judge or edit, we can see how our minds work. Often we move beyond the frenetic chatter of our conscious minds into the wisdom held in our subconscious.

Facilitator Jeanne Lupton is a writer and healing practitioner who has witnessed and personally experienced the emotional and physical healing that blooms from the two-part process of spontaneous writing and compassionate witnessing.

While this class is designed for non-writers (though writers are welcome!), you may leave hooked on the practice of writing to contact your subconscious wisdom!

Please contact Jeanne to register (510) 798-9170 or jeany98@aol.com

Gentle Yoga for Health and Healing

With Bonnie Maeda, Carol Love, Debbie Gilman, & Margie Cohea

Wednesdays, 1 – 2 PM

This class will include a gentle asana practice as well as restorative poses. No previous yoga experience is necessary.

Please wear comfortable clothing.
Especially for women with cancer—supporters may attend as space permits.

Please contact Margo to register margo@wcrc.org (510) 420-7900 x111

YARN DIVAS

For knitters and other crafters (working with yarn is not a requirement)
Last Tuesday of each month, 7:30 – 9 PM

Instruction by Kate Freeman of KnitOneOne
Beginning learning supplies provided. Come learn to knit or bring your knitting, crocheting, or crafts project to work on in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

  Special Events

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Eventos en Español | Spanish Events

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  Community Events

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  Fundraisers and Benefits

 Wine, Women & Song presents:

"Swing Thing" – a benefit for the fight against breast cancer and to bring awareness of the resources near you. A night of swing dancing featuring women vocalist and musicians donating their talents in support of the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in Oakland .

WHEN: October 24th, Friday

WHERE: Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center in Berkeley
1317 San Pablo Ave @ Gilman
Show line – 510 525-5054

TIME: 7:30pm – doors open
8:00pm – Swing dance lesson with Belinda
9:30pm – the “Swing Thing” band with guests artists

Raffle Prizes

COST: $15 donation

For more information on donations for this Wine, Women and Song event, please contact wwsong.karla@gmail.com

*Advance tickets available from Ashkenaz front desk (on any show night), online from Ticketweb or call 1-866-666-8932

Featured and guest artists:

Karla Downey, Wendy DeWitt, Susan Z., Carolyn Walter, Barbara Crawford, N orma Marchant, Passatempo-jazz vocal ensemble is Karla Downey, Matthew Winks, Caia Brooks, Marion Meadows and Greg Murai, plus the Swing Thing vocalists, Lisa Gonick & Cheryl McBride.

Musicians for Swing Thing: Jamison Smeltz/sax, Dave Rogers/drums, George Palin/bass, Cliff Moeser/guitar

***WW&S was founded by Susan Z. and in it’s 10th year producing shows annually in Marin County benefiting local resources. Last year, Karla Downey brought this organization to Berkeley and chose the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in Oakland to be the direct beneficiary.

It's a great reason to come out to Ashkenaz, take a one hour swing dance lesson, and give the Lindy-Hop a try! If you’re not hoppin’, there’ll be lots of good music to listen to and food & beverages available. Please remember to donate what you can and have a great time!

For Bart Riders

BART tickets with tiny bits of value on them that you find in your wallet, pockets, and drawers have just become far more valuable to the Bay Area's community organizations. As part of the Tiny Tickets Program, BART ticket holders may donate these tickets to the Women's Cancer Resource Center.Connecting local resources and community needs is what the Tiny Tickets Program is all about. Please send your "tiny tickets" directly to

WCRC

5741 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609

If you're in the area, you may also drop them off Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

WCRC Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer

The WCRC's annual fundraising pledge event will be October 4th and 5th at Mills College.

Learn more about the 2008 Swim A Mile

Community Thrift Store

Clean out your garage and help WCRC! Donate your items to Community Thrift Store and designate the Women's Cancer Resource Center as your beneficiary.

Visit the Community Thrift Store at 625 Valencia Street, San Francisco, or call them at 415-861-4910 for more information. You can also find them on the web at http://www.communitythriftsf.org/

  Volunteer Opportunities

WCRC Volunteer Orientation

Volunteering at WCRC is the perfect way to give back to others, while at the same time providing nourishment for your spirit. Attend the Volunteer Orientation on the first Tuesday of the month and find out about who we are, what volunteers and interns do and some basic information about cancer. We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday, November 5 , 6:00 to 7:30 pm here at the Center.

To sign up for an orientation, e-mail or call Sarah, sarah@wcrc.org, 510-601-4040 x105. There is more information available in the Volunteering section.

 Volunteer Training

for the Betts In-Home Practical and Emotional Support Program

If you have a desire to support low-income women with cancer and their loved ones, please consider attending WCRC's Volunteer Training for the Betts In-Home Practical and Emotional Support Program.

Each Betts volunteer is matched with a low-income woman with cancer to provide companionship, connection to resources at WCRC, emotional support, and/or light practical help such as grocery shopping, housecleaning, and transportation to medical appointments.

Please contact Sarah at 510-601-4040 x105 or sarah@wcrc.org if you would like more information about this volunteer opportunity.