A Vehicle for Change

The public has until June 29th to state its opposition to use of Methyl Iodide as a pesticde in CA. The EPA approved its use in 2007, even after 50 scientists, 5 of them Nobel Laureates, advised against its use.
Methyl iodide is so reliably carcinogenic that it’s used in the lab to cause cancer. Scientists say it “cannot be used safely,” yet Gov. Schwarzennegger has pushed its approval. We have until the end of June to register public outrage.
How can you help?:
1) Call the Governor & demand that methyl iodide not be approved for use in California: (916) 445-2841
2) Comment by email: mei_comments@cdpr.ca.gov
3) Sign an online petition and get more information:
Pesticide Action Network Methyl Iodide page

Here are our picks for what to do this weekend:

Locally:

FRIDAY : Jose Neto, San Rafael
SATURDAY: YOU pick!
SUNDAY : Caledonia Street Fair, Sausalito
the City of Sausalito, in partnership with the Sausalito Nursery School, is hosting the 1st 2010 Caledonia Street Spring Faire. The Caledonia Street Spring Faire is a combination of two former powerhouse events, the City of Sausalito’s Caledonia Street Fair and the Sausalito Nursery School’s Spring Faire. The event offers 2 Stages of Live Music, Artist Booths, Fine Food and Beverages, and a dedicated Children’s Area complete with games, music, bounce houses and activities.

Band Schedule:

MAIN STAGE
Whiskey Pills 11:15am- 12:45pm
Belly Dance 1pm- 1:45pm
Hands on Fire 2pm- 2:30pm
Eugene Huggins 4pm- 5:30pm

CHILDREN’S STAGE
House of Samba Kids Concert 11am- 12:15pm
Little Gym Demo 12:30pm- 1pm
Tim Cain 1pm- 1:45pm
Terry/ Ballet 2pm- 2:45pm
Crunchy Frog 3:15pm- 4:45pm

MONDAY – Memorial Day –
Mill Valley Pancake breakfast and Memorial Day Parade!

Honeydust in San Anselmo
For more local choices – go check out Local Music Vibe

OUT OF TOWN and more:
For the Bayou at FURTHER – (In Calaveras County) also – Text “MFR” to 90999 to make a $5 donation to support the effort to save Louisiana’s wetlands, an area that was in danger even before this catastrophic BP oil mess : FOR THE BAYOU INFO

Thursday - check out 3rd Grade Thriller Dancers at San Rafael Farmer’s Market – 7:00 pm
click HERE for details!

Saturday – Mari Mack and Livin’ Like Kings at the Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Drive, Sausalito
Sunday – Marin Concours D’ Elegance – Marin Civic Center – benefit for Marin Hospice