Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:40:00
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Compiled by Lindsay Adams
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Bay View
“I believe in the power of the media to positively change people’s perception, and thus, actions. Bayview Hunters Point is full of talented, creative, professional and hard-working young people, adults and seniors, who really care about their community and are doing so much for it. If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a city to raise a community, but it’s hard to do so and especially for the community and youth to feel empowered when they have been historically plagued with negative portrayals in the media.
“If there is one thing we can do, it is to create, distribute, request and choose to watch real and positive stories of our community. Without sugar-coating the reality and hardships, my hope is that through the sharing of our stories and media, we find we have more in common with each other, and we have the power to create change starting from the positive not the negative. This is happening already. The youth, families and community partners we see at BAYCAT are inspiring and give me hope.”
—Villy Wang, BAYCAT President/CEO
The Eighth Annual In the Trenches Award Ceremony will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. July 10, at the San Francisco Christian Center at 5845 Mission St. This ceremony recognizes the members of the community who have worked hard to improve the lives of those who have been formerly incarcerated and their families. For more information, contact Jewell Bell or Lisa Wynn at (415) 822-1444.
The Bay View Hunters Point Community Convener Meeting will be held on July 20, at the Joseph Lee Recreation Center, 1395 Mendell St.
On July 31, the San Francisco SPCA will have a mobile vaccine clinic available for puppy and dog owners at Bayview Park at Keith Street and Bancroft Avenue. Free vaccinations for DHP will be given from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hunters Point Community Youth Park, located at 200 Middle Point Road, will be hosting the July Summer Celebration. Volunteers will be greatly appreciated! For more information, contact Mattie Plummer at (415) 285-1415.
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