Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services - 5/3
The  Santa Cruz Harley Riders host the "Mountain Mystery Ride" on Sat May 3rd, through the Santa Cruz Mountains all the way to the sea, with hot food, live music, and more. It all supports children's cancer support services. To find out more go to: www.jacobsheart.org

Union Little League - 5/3
Bring the kids out to the Union Little League "Hit-a-Thon" on Sat May 3rd at Mike Logan Fields on Camden near Blossom Hill in San Jose.  There'll be a giant slide, gladiator jousting games, and music with a DJ. To find out more at: http://www.eteamz.com/unionllb/calendar/

SF Cinco de Mayo - 5/3
The San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival takes place Sat. May 3rd at Dolores Park, with live music, dance, and kids activities. Bring your blanket & a picnic lunch! To find out more go to: www.sfcincodemayo.com or call 415-647-1533

SF SPCA - 5/4
It's "Dog Day on the Bay" is Sun. May 4. Take a cruise on the bay with your pooch and support the San Francisco  SPCA. There's champagne brunch for the humans, and the Bow Wow Buffet for their canine companions. To find out more go to: www.sfspca.org

Hillsborough School Foundation - 5/4
You can drool over classic Ferraris, Maseratis, and even Frank Sinatra's 1961 Ghia, at the 52nd Concours D"Elegance (con-COOR della-GAHNCE) on Sunday May 4th. It benefits The Hillsborough School Foundation. To find out more go to: www.hsf.org

South Bay Piping Industry Labor Trust (free fishing days) - 5/4
 Sat. & Sun May 3rd & 4th are the annual "Free Kids Fishing Days" at Campbell Ponds in Los Gatos Creek Park. So drag  the kids away from the video games and get them out on the lake with a rod and bait! Find out more at: www.sbaypipe.org or call 408-970-8578

Music in Schools Today
Fall means back-to-school, and schools need music! Music in Schools Today is offering free music and arts planning to San Francisco Bay Area districts and schools. If you are a principal, teacher or parent, "Music in Schools Today's" planning team is available to work with your team to develop a music and arts plan. Music in Schools Today can help you be sure our children are getting the music education they deserve! Plese click here for more information.

Camp Chance - 5/15
The Camp Chance Benefit BBQ takes place at lunchtime on Thursday May 15th at Jackson's Hardware in San Rafael. The Camp pairs up kids and cops for fun activities at summer camp. To find out more go to:
www.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/Police_Department_Home_Page/Special_Programs/Camp_Chance.htm

511.org/Bikes - 5/15
Thursday May 15th is Bike to Work Day. Pull the old bike out of the garage and enjoy a fun & healthy ride to work. Visit 511.org to find out how to win a new bike, and if you're driving, please watch out for folks who don’t get out on their bikes all that often!  More info at: www.511.org

Career Closet - 5/17
Career Closet provides professional work outfits for low-income women re-entering the work force. Their big benefit sale, "The Style Cupboard", takes place Fri & Sat May 16 & 17  in San Jose. For details go to: www.careercloset.org

Tiburon Salmon Institute - 5/18
The 3rd annual "Salmon Kiss-and-Release" takes place Sunday morning . May 18th at Blackie's Pasture in Tiburon. Cheer on the kids as they release 1,000  Salmon Fingerlings they  raised by hand, into the Bay.  There's live music , a BBQ, and a Native American blessing to send the salmon on their way. Attendance is free. To find out more go to: www.tiburonsalmoninstitute.com or call 415 435 6386

Genny Fund - 5/18
The 9th Annual Oysterfest at Fort Mason supports the Genny Fund Scholarship for "students with a sense of humor"  at St. Mary's College.  It's Sat & Sun May 17 & 18, with Chuck Prophet, The Mother Hips, the Drop Kick Murphys and many more..plus lots of oysters & other edibles. To find out more go to: www.oreillysoysterfestival.com

San Mateo Co History Museum - 5/17
The Immigrants Day Festival takes place Sat. May 17th at the San Mateo County History Museum . Come see, hear, and taste the contributions made by Irish, Filipino, Latin & Asian immigrants. To find out more go to: www.historysmc.org

Big City Mountaineers
The group Big City Mountaineers takes urban kids on wilderness backpacking adventures, and they're looking for volunteers this summer. You can do single-day or multi-day trips. To find out more go to  www.bigcitymountaineers.org

Save the Bay
Save the Bay wants you to know that 15,000 plastic grocery bags were pulled out of the S.F. Bay last year. These kill thousands of birds, marine mammals and fish every year. To find out how you can prevent bay pollution, find the Save the Bay link at  www.savesfbay.org

Providing Autism Research
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and several fundraisers are happening in Pleasanton for the group Providing Autism Research. To find out where, and sign up for the golf tournament in June, find the link at www.par4kidssake.org; www.blueagaveclub.com; www.thewarehousebar.net

Crisis Support Services
Crisis Support Services helps those bereaved for any cause.  Group and individual counseling is available, and no one is turned away for lack of money. If you could use help, or if you'd like to help, call 800-260-0094

The AIDS/HIV Nightline is looking for volunteers to provide support, counseling, and resources to those with AIDS or Hepatitis C. Find out more at: 415-984-1902

The Skin Cancer Foundation wants to warn skiers and boarders to wear high-spf sunscreen while on the slopes.  UV rays are 25% stronger at higher altitudes. To find out more at: www.skincancer.org

Lupus Foundation
For 30 years the Lupus Foundation has provided support, information and classes for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease, and their families. To find out how you can help, or how they can help YOU, go to: www.balf.org or call 800-523-3363

Children's Hospital
Get our head shaved on St Patrick's Day to benefit the St. Barldriks' Foundation of Children's Hospital Oakland, in their fight against childhood cancer. Volunteers needed too. To find out more at: www.stbaldricks.org or call 510-428-3814

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
If you’re struggling  with a your mortgage rate or facing foreclosure, attend one of the free Saturday  seminars put on the by the non-profit Consumer Credit Counseling Service. To find out more go to: www.gotdebt.org or call 805-383-7700

City of Concord
The Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord is now hiring for the summer concert season. You get to see a lot of cool shows in the East Bay’s premiere amphitheater! To find out more call: 925-363-5701

Bay Area Solid Waste Management
The free e-waste collections this weekend are at Alhambra High School in Martinez, & The City of Burlingame Parking Lot "O". To find out more go to:   www.unwaste.com

Lafayette School Mentoring Project
The Lafayette Scholl Mentoring Project is recruiting volunteers to help kids in West Oakland. If you can help a few hours a week, find out more at: www.lafayetteschoolmentoringproject.com

Transpersonal Psychology
If you’ve had breast cancer in the past 10 years, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology is offering free groups to help reduce stress and increase well-being. 
To find out more go to: www.itp.edu

Meals of Marin
Meals of Marin delivers meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses, 365 days a year. They’re looking for dedicated volunteers to deliver warm, nutritious meals to Marin County residents. If you’re interested,  go to: www.mealsofmarin.net;  www/volunteersolutions.org/marin or call 415-457-4666

Dyspraxia USA
Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects 6% of the population.   If you’ve recently had the diagnosis, contact Dyspraxia USA. You can find out how at by calling: 1-777-248-3476

Nat'l Coalition of Black Women
A jazz brunch to help send minority middle school girls to science camp, takes place Sun. April 20th at the Santa Clara Marriott. It's put on by the National Coalition of Black Women, and you can find out more at: www.ncbwsillicovalley.org or call 408-238-4729

Sharon Art Studio/City of SF
Sharon Art Studio in Golden Gate Park is offering summer classes for teens, in glass, ceramics, jewelry and painting. To find out more go to: www.sharonartstudio.org or call 415-753-7004

Call2Recycle
Chances are you already recycle your glass, plastic and paper, but you can also recycle your rechargeable batteries safely, at many local retailers. To find out where go to: www.call2recycle.org or call 877-2-recycle