UCSF will celebrate "Clinical Research Education Day'' as the host of Aware for All - San Francisco, a free health education program that is open to the public and designed to help people make informed decisions about participating in clinical research. The program will feature workshops on various health topics, including asthma, cancer treatment, supportive care, HIV/AIDS, cardiology, diabetes, and the role of minorities in clinical research. Also, there will be more than 30 information booths, as well as free screenings for blood pressure, asthma, body mass index, blood glucose and HIV. For Details Click the Headline.

Candidates in three San Francisco City races turned out in force for the Rainbow P.U.S.H. Candidates Forum at Reverend Dr. Joseph Bryant Jr.'s Calvary Hill Community Church. LaHitz Media & Wright Enterprises special edition of Community Spotlight gives details. Read about Danny Glover's community appeal to help in the creative process; the new film on California Governor Jerry Brown's Dad, Governor Pat Brown; Willie Brown's Power Lunch to Help SFSU "Taste of the Bay," NCIC's commendation of KTVU Television and more."

UCSF's leading scientists will participate in five discussions about fascinating topics, such as how to handle stress and the latest advances in diabetes, as part of the first-ever Bay Area Science Festival, slated to culminate with a science extravaganza at AT&T Park on November 6. The UCSF community and the public at large are invited to attend these free presentations, from Monday, Oct. 31 to Friday, Nov. 4 at several UCSF locations. Click Headline to read more.

UCSF's leading scientists will participate in five discussions about fascinating topics, such as how to handle stress and the latest advances in diabetes, as part of the first-ever Bay Area Science Festival, slated to culminate with a science extravaganza at AT&T Park on November 6. The UCSF community and the public at large are invited to attend these free presentations, from Monday, Oct. 31 to Friday, Nov. 4 at several UCSF locations. Click Headline to read more.

Help kickstart a film from Danny Glover and Friends. Highway--Set against the backdrop of the new "culture" of organizing bandhs (general strikes) in post-conflict Nepal, HIGHWAY explores five different relationship stories that become connected during an ill-fated bus journey from eastern Nepal to the capital, Kathmandu. When the passengers discover that sometimes wedding parties are permitted through the massive traffic jams caused by bandhs, they devise a plan to stage a fake wedding. Click Headline to see how you can help in the creative process.

Mary Elizabeth Inn with longtime homeless services advocate, Dion Roberts as its new Executive Director announces a speakers series with local community leaders. Senior Pastor Staci Current kicks off the series November 10, 2011. In 1914 the Mary Elizabeth Inn was founded by Mrs. Lizzie Snyder Glide. As a woman of vision, Lizzie also built Glide Memorial United Methodist Church. Lizzie's legacy has provided a safe haven for women and her commitment to the community is still evident today. Join the Women of Mary Elizabeth Inn for lunch and inspiration. Read More.

Tracy Rosenberg, Executive Director and Media Alliance report on media happenings. Find out what's going on. "Fair and balanced" media are essential to democracy. How are your rights being impacted. Keep up with what's going on with Media Alliance. Read more.

Dallas Children's Health Summit Focusing on the Childhood Obesity Crisis Hosted by United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, the Dallas Regional Chamber and The Cooper Institute is Friday, November 18, 2011. Read more!

From the desk of Mary Huss, Publisher San Francisco Business Times-- Billions of dollars of investment and long range planning are required to rebuild our region's aging infrastructure - from transportation to power, water and communications. November 4 7:30 a.m., San Francisco Marriott Marquis, join the San Francisco Business Times at the annual Infrastructure breakfast for an in-depth presentation that sheds light on business opportunities, and planning and policy solutions for our region's greatest infrastructure needs. Read More

BMAGIC presents its October 20th Community Calendar read about voter registration timeline, the Bayview BBQ & Blues Festival, San Francisco Financial Planning Day and more.