If you missed last month's Coalition meeting, don't forget to check out the minutes!
Our next Shape Up SF Coalition meeting is Wednesday, June 11, from 2-3:30 at 1390 Market St., Suite 900. See you then! Check the Meeting Information page for an agenda later this week.
Please check our Upcoming Events page regularly for new updates.
In this issue:
1. Soda Free Summer Launches this week!
2. Shape Up BVHP on the View from the Bay
3. San Francisco rated fittest city in the USA!
4. Bayview Hunters Point Farmers Markets open every Wednesday
5. New classes at Cheryl Burke Dance
6. 3rd Annual Physical Activity and Nutrition Forum: June 19
7. More Hot Topics in Nutrition Conference: Aug 13 and 14
8. Bayview Physical Activity Survey
9. The Big ONE 2008
1) Soda Free Summer Launches this week! (back to top)
The Regional Soda Free Summer Campaign will be officially launched at the Bay Area Nutrition and Physical Activity Council Quarterly Meeting tomorrow, June 4th.
Date: June 4, 2008
Time: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Location: Elihu Harris State Building (1515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612)
On Thursday, June 5, the City will officially kick off "Soda Free Summer" at Francisco Middle School, 2190 Powell St. @ Francisco, from 9:45 a.m. – noon. Sixth graders will participate in the interactive educational assembly, "Be Sugar Savvy," followed by a variety of other games and activities. Mayor Newsom will present a proclamation declaring it a Soda Free Summer in San Francisco. After the assembly, the sixth graders will test their knowledge with an "Are you more Sugar Savvy than a Fifth Grader?" carnival event.
2) Shape Up BVHP on the View from the Bay (back to top)
Shape Up Bayview Hunters Point will be featured on a segment in today's View From the Bay: Getting kids to eat their vegetables is much easier when they grow their own! You can watch the show live!
To read more about Shape Up BVHP, visit Shape Up Projects.
3) San Francisco rated fittest city in the USA! (back to top)
In a recent study by the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco was rated the fittest city in the United States! Read the article on USA Today.
4) Bayview Hunters Point Farmers' Market (back to top)
Come to the Bayview Hunters Point Farmers' Market for fresh and local produce at affordable prices!
Open Every Wednesday
9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
May 21st - October 29th
Third Street and Oakdale Avenue (Across from Bayview Opera House)
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Take Muni T-Third light rail, 24, 44, or 54 lines
Food Stamps and WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupons will be accepted
5) New Classes at Cheryl Burke Dance (back to top)
New classes began Monday, June 2-register early to learn new dances and brush up your skills!
Every Friday Night:
FRIDAY NIGHT SWING with Autumn LaVarta
8:15 - 9pm: All Level East Coast Swing Lesson
9 - 12am: Party! Lindy Hop & East Coast Swing to fun, rich, & eclectic Dj'd swing music.
Lesson & Party = $15, Party only = $8
Located at 1500 16th St. (@ De Haro, through big red door)
Every Saturday Night:
THE LATE SHIFT MILONGA with David & Mariana
9 - 9:45pm: Intermediate Argentine Tango Lesson
10 - 2:30am: Informal Milonga for the Argentine Tango night owls. DJs, comfy atmosphere, & snacks.
9pm = $15, 10pm = $10 ($7 after 12:30am)
Special Event: WELCOME PARTY!
Join us for an evening of dance delights, meet Cheryl Burke and staff, and help us celebrate the hippest new ballroom in San Francisco!
7:00pm: Doors open
7:30pm: Latin Dance Lesson with Cheryl Burke!
8-11pm: Ballroom, Latin & social dance party
Lesson & Party = $15, Party only = $10
Space is limited, so please RSVP by Friday, June 6.
Call 415.252.9000 to reserve.
Visit www.cherylburkedance.com for more information.
6) 3rd Annual Physical Activity and Nutrition Forum: June 19 (back to top)
Date: June 19th
Location: Mills College in Oakland
Description: We are pleased to partner on this exciting event with the American Cancer Society. This year's theme is "Physical Activity and Nutrition--A Prescription for Good Health." Forum 08 promises to be a unique and valuable experience for nutritionists and other public health professionals, community organizations, physicians and other clinicians, educators, fitness professionals and others. Please note that each participant must complete a separate registration form. Registration and lunch are free, but please register early as seating is limited.
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View Registration Form
7) More Hot Topics in Nutrition Conference: Aug 13 and 14 (back to top)
Dates: August 13 and 14, 2008
Location: South San Francisco Conference Center
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View Registration form
8) Bayview Physical Activity Survey (back to top)
If you are a Southeast Sector resident or community provider please participate in an online survey. This survey is for residents of the Southeast Sector of San Francisco and the community groups/organizations, instructors, artists, and healers who serve or would like to serve these residents. Your responses will be used to guide the creation of programs and activities to increase physical exercise, reduce stress, and offer complementary health services.
In addition to surveying community leaders and organizations, there will be small group discussions to get input as well. For further information, please call Carol McGruder at (415) 777-3229 ext. 317 or email: info@bayviewshapeup.org
9) The Big ONE 2008 (back to top)
Date: June 21& 22
Time: 9am-7pm
Location: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park next to the Children's Playground and Carousel
The Big ONE "village of engagement" is a gathering of people from Bay Area neighborhoods, schools, coops, nonprofits, foundations, businesses, and municipal agencies. Participants will design, envision, collaborate, and dialog with new friends about the future of their neighborhoods and communities.
Visit http://beautifulcommunities.org/ for more information.
