SAN FRANCISCO: WHAT IS THE PLAN FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2003?
The plan: Assemble 12noon at Dolores Park in San Francisco, at 18th and Dolores Streets near 16th St. BART station. Rally then march to Civic Center Plaza for a closing rally with speakers, entertainment and cultural performances.
BUSES, VANS AND CAR CARAVANS GOING TO SAN FRANCISCO:
If you are traveling to San Francisco from another city or town, please check to see if there is a September 28th contact in your area by visiting our list of organizing centers at http://www.actionsf.org/ansorgctrs.htm
Transportation is being organized from many cities and towns along the Coast and throughout the West. If you're organizing people from your area and you're not listed, fill out the online form at www.internationalanswer.org or email us at answer@actionsf.org so we can help get the word out.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
To map these directions visit http://www.mapquest.com/directions/ enter your starting point and 18th and Dolores St. San Francisco, CA as your destination.
From Bay Bridge: Take 80 West to Mission St. exit. Veer left on Duboce St. Turn left on Dolores St. Go five blocks to 18th St.
To go directly to Civic Center to park and take BART: Take the 9th St. exit of 80 West and proceed on Harrison one block, then turn right onto Ninth St. Proceed across Market, bearing right onto Larkin. Continue one block to Grove. Civic Center Plaza is on the left.
From Peninsula: Take U.S. 101 North to the Ceaser Chavez exit. Follow the signs to Chavez St. West. Turn right (north) on Guerrero St. Take Guerrero St. to 18th turn left one block to Dolores St.
From Golden Gate Bridge: Follow U.S. 101 south as it merges onto Lombard St. Turn right at Van Ness. Take Van Ness across Market St. It will turn into South Van Ness Ave. Turn left on 18th St. Proceed five blocks to Dolores St.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN SAN FRANCISCO
The closest BART/MUNI Metro station to 16th Street Station stop. Exit the station and proceed west on 16th to Dolores St., two blocks south on Dolores St. to 18th St.
The opening rally will be at Dolores Park.
For a San Francisco MUNI map, click below:
http://www.sfmuni.com/absite/sitemapa.htm#maps (choose the type of map you desire)
For a BART map, click below:
http://www.bart.gov/stations/map/systemMap.asp
For directions from your starting location, click below to use the trip planner feature. Just enter your starting location and Civic Center Plaza (Grove & Larkin), as your ending location, and you will receive detailed public transit directions.
http://www.transitinfo.org/cgi-bin/taketransit
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BUS/VAN/CAR DROP-OFF, PICK-UP & PARKING:
BUS/VAN/CAR DROP-OFF
The rally gathering site is Dolores Park. Buses and vans can drop passengers off at this location. Buses should park along McAllister St. or Larkin St. adjacent to Civic Center Plaza.
BUS PICKUP
After an opening rally at Dolores Park, we will march to Civic Center Plaza. Bus pick up will be back at Civic Center along McAllister and Larkin, adjacent to Civic Center Plaza.
BUS PARKING
Bus parking is available along McAllister and Larkin, adjacent to Civic Center Plaza.
VAN/CAR PARKING INFORMATION
There is a parking garage near Dolores Park on 21st. St. between Mission and Valencia St. This garage may fill up early.
Vans and car caravans can also drop off at Dolores Park then go to Civic Center Plaza and then park in a lot or on the street in the area. Drivers can catch BART at Civic Center Plaza to return to 16th St. BART station. Please note that public transportation is the preferred method to the rally, as parking is very limited in the area.
There is a municipal garage below Civic Center Plaza with 843 spaces for $1.50/hr. The garage will be open 8 am to midnight.
There are several private parking garages and lots in the Civic Center area.
Click the link below for municipal parking garage information.
http://www.sfgov.org/site/dpt_index.asp?id=13451#garages
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HOUSING/HOTELS IN SAN FRANCISCO
Below are listed some accommodations in the San Francisco Civic Center area. There are many accommodations throughout the city, and more info can be found at http://www.sfvisitor.org . Below is a sampling of accommodations and rates. Unless otherwise noted, prices are per room for 2 persons, 1 bed.
HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL S.F. CITY CENTER
685 ELLIS ST. AT LARKIN 415-474-5721
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
415-474-5721
www.norcalhostels.org
sfcitycenter@norcalhostels.org
$22-$25 dormitory (4-5 per room with bath)
$66-69 private room (1-2 per room)
BEST WESTERN AMERICANIA
121 SEVENTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
415-626-0200
$111.75/night
BEST WESTERN CIVIC CENTER MOTOR INN
364 NINTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
415-621-2826
$125/night
BEST WESTERN FLAMINGO INN
114 SEVENTH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
415-621-0701
$103.50/night
DAYS INN - DOWNTOWN
465 GROVE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
415-864-4040
$75/night
ECONO LODGE
825 POLK STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
415-673-0411
$90/night
EMBASSY MOTOR HOTEL
610 POLK STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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MEDICAL:
Healthcare workers will be on hand to assist with basic medical needs. Please remember to bring water, snacks, weather protection and comfortable walking shoes as you will be on your feet and outside for many hours.
If you are a health care worker or have first aid experience and would like to volunteer to help on October 26, call us at 415-821-6545 or email m15medic@actionsf.org .
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LEGAL:
If you are a law student or other person interested in helping with legal observing, please email for more info on how you can plug in.
To contact the legal group, email s28legal@actionsf.org
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MEDIA:
The Media Coordinator for San Francisco is Bill Hackwell. He can be reached at (415) 821-6545.
To contact the media logistics group, email media@actionsf.org
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WEATHER:
San Francisco weather is typically cool mornings with warm afternoons, then gusty cool winds late in the evening.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
Bring snacks and water, and wear comfortable shoes since you'll be standing and walking for several hours. Changeable weather is possible, so bring appropriate gear to protect either from the sun, wind, cold, or other elements. If you've been to an A.N.S.W.E.R. protest before and have an "Act Now to Stop War & End Racism," t-shirt or sign, wear it or bring it to the protest!
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FOOD
There are a number of small restaurants and coffee shops in the area of Dolores Park. There will be food vendors at Civic Center Plaza.
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BATHROOMS
Portable toilets will be readily available. Some of them will be wheelchair accessible.
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TABLING POLICY
There is a designated area for groups to set up tables at the Civic Center rally, and there will be a $50 fee for nonprofits to help offset the enormous organizing costs and $250 for commercial sales. Tables will not be set up at Dolores Park. Table space in the designated area is available for 6-foot tables on a first come, first served basis. The fee must be paid at the time when you set up your table and you must bring your own table.
Maps indicating the designated tabling area will be available at the Civic Center rally site on September 28.
There will be volunteers on hand to explain the designated tabling area and to collect the fee. Please bring cash, check or money order (made to "A.N.S.W.E.R.") with you when you set up.
Groups may only set up tables. All groups must bring their own tables.
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VOLUNTEERS:
To make this event a success, hundreds of volunteers are needed to help out in many areas! If you would like to volunteer, email S28vol@actionsf.org . Help is needed for handing out literature and placards, getting out buttons, water and more. There are volunteer orientations scheduled for Friday Sept. 26th at 7 pm and Saturday Sept. 27th at 12noon at the ANSWER offices. 2489 Mission Rm. #24 in SF. On the day of the demo sign in under the huge VOLUNTEER banners at Dolores Park or Civic Center Plaza to find out how you can help that day.
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ARTS/BANNERS/SIGNS/PERFORMANCE:
Many volunteers and helpers will be needed in this area, so please call 415-821-6545 or email to find out how you can help!
To contact the arts/banners/signs/performance logistics group, email s28vol@actionsf.org .
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LITERATURE/FLYERS/LEAFLETS
http://www.actionsf.org/images/pdf-files/s28fullpage.pdf
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WORK SESSIONS:
The A.N.S.W.E.R. logistics team will hold two more work sessions to complete work in all of the above areas in preparation for September 28. Work sessions will take place in San Francisco. ANSWER meetings take place every Tuesday evening at 7 pm at 2489 Mission St. Rm. #24. WORK SESSIONS will take place Friday Sept. 26 from 10am ? 5pm and Saturday from 3pm ? 5 pm at the ANSWER office 2489 Mission St. Rm. #24 (near 21st St.) in San Francisco. To volunteer or find out how you can participate and help out, call (415) 821-6545, or email s28vol@actionsf.org .
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WHAT IS THE A.N.S.W.E.R. COALITION?D
International A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism) is a broad coalition of peace groups, religious organizations, student groups, anti-globalization, and anti-racism groups.
ANSWER was formed to oppose war, support global justice and self-determination, stop racist attacks on Arabs, Muslims, South Asians and all people of color, and defend civil rights and civil liberties.
For more information, visit www.internationalanswer.org
ALL OUT FOR SEPT. 28! THE SEPT 28 MASS MARCH AND RALLY IN LOS ANGELES IS GROWING!
This important demonstration against occupation is part of
a weekend of worldwide protests taking place in over 40
countries.Over 100 local organizations have endorsed.Speakers to include Mr. Fernando Suarez, whose 20 year-old
son was recently killed in Iraq, Military Families Speak
Out, Josh Conolle, peace activist unjustly arrested and
detained on false charges related to the fire-bombing of
Humvee vehicles, Ron Kovic, Viet Nam Veteran and author of
"Born on the Fourth of July, Michel Shehadeh, Palestinian
activist, and many others from a broad and diverse
coalition. Music by the Korean Drummers, Balaag Tasan
Collective (Womens Spoken Word), and The Believers.End Occupation! No to colonialism in Iraq, Palestine,
Afghanistan and Everywhere!
Bring the Troops Home Now!
$87 Billion for Jobs, Schools, Healthcare and Welfare, Not
for War & Occupation.
Volunteers needed! (213) 487-2368
www.answerla.orgLogistics for Sep 28 End the Occupation March and Rally
1. Parking/Directions
101 Freeway to Hollywood Blvd West Exit. Reasonably priced
parking lots are widely available in the area around the
gathering site at Hollywood and Vine along Hollywood Blvd
East of Vine. For example, across from the Pantages
Theatre., Argyle and Selma, Hollywood and El Centro,
Hollywood and Argyle, Yucca and Argyle, Yucca and Ivar,
and others. There is a large parking garage at Hollywood
and N. Orange for those who wish to park near the final
rally site.Although there are a number of reasonably priced parking
lots in the area, we're encouraging people to use the MTA
Red Line if possible. The parking structure for the Kodak
Theater holds 5,000 and is only $2 when ticket is
validated.MTA buses run often up and down Hollywood Blvd andSunset,
or take MTA Rail Red Line to the Hollywood and Vine
Station, and you're there!2. Scenario
Assemble at Hollywood and Vine at noon. This is a fully
permitted demonstration. Rally at about 2:00 PM at
Hollywood and Highland.THE ROUTE: We will gather at Hollywood and Vine and step
off no later than 1:00 pm, march South on Vine to Sunset,
turn West on Sunset, past the CNN building, continue to La
Brea and head North, past the Armed Forces Recruiting
office, and up to Hollywood. The march will then head East
on Hollywood to the Highland intersection where we will
gather for the rally.FOR THOSE UNABLE TO MARCH: There will be limited
transportation for the march for disabled and elderly
available on Vine just South of Hollywood Blvd. Those in
need should come to the transport vehicle byb 12:30 pm.3. Miscellaneous
Porta-Potties will be available at the Final Rally Site.
There are numerous restaurants in the area. A medical team
will be available throughout the demonstration.
Organizations are invited to set up tables for literature
and sales.GET INVOLVED. VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers are needed to be monitors at the demonstration,
to help hand out literature, hold banners, sell buttons,
t-shirts and placards. Volunteer check-in will be located
at the Red Line Hollywood and Vine Call for more
information: (213) 487-2368 or click onto
www.answerla.org.Regular volunteer meetings take place every Tuesday at
7:00 PM at 422 S. Western Ave. (4 Blks North of Wilshire).
International Action Center
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New York, NY 10011
email: iacenter@action-mail.org
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