Speaker Event - Afghanistan: A Returnee's Perspective

Afghanistan: A Returnee's Perspective

When: Thursday, May 20 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Where: Pacific Room at Tides, Thoreau Center

Dawoud Nasraty, a recent Afghan-American returnee, recalls his experiences of day-to-day life in Kabul and offers perspective on the country's recent past, its current direction and future. Through film clips and discussion, Dawoud’s stories will open your eyes to the richness and complexity of the people that make up this war-torn country.

After a hiatus in Afghanistan of nearly three years, Dawoud has returned to Tides working as a financial analyst for the Tides Center.

Bike to Work Day 2010

Bike to Work Day: Eat, Win Prizes, Enjoy The Ride – May 13, 2010

The Bay Area's biggest bicycling celebration, Bike to Work Day, May 13^th.

Thoreau Center encourages you to ride your bicycle.

Have fun. Win prizes.

1. Enter to win the Grand Prize : $500 Gift Certificate at Sports Basement: Lincoln & Halleck Energizer Station – Presidio Main Post – 6-10AM. Free Presidio Bike Bell for everyone who signs in.
2. Free Breakfast & Lunch : Coffee & Bagels at Lincoln & Halleck between 6:30 AM & 10 AM. – Energizer Station - Food, Drink, a Bike to Work Day canvas bag and a limited edition Presidio Bike Bell for you for riding your bike to the Presidio Energizer Station at the corner of Lincoln & Halleck. Sip fair trade Coffee & nibble bagels while your bike gets tuned for free by Sports Basement professional Mechanics and more! REMEMBER to sign in at the station to enter the raffle and to get your ticket for a FREE BBQ lunch at Thoreau Center Courtyard near Acre Café between 12 PM and 3 PM. You must come by the BBQ to win the raffle prizes. BBQ Burgers, Hot Dogs, organic salad, munchables and veggie options too. If you are riding but can’t come by the station in the morning enter the regional raffle at btwd.bayareabikes.org/register.
3. Meet Presidio AmeriCorps Volunteers: Many thanks to the AmeriCorps volunteers who will be pitching in big time this year to run the Presidio Energizer Station. Stop by the station and say hello…over snacks and coffee.
4. Nominate a Bicyclist: Nominate the cyclist you admire as Bike Commuter of the Year. Do you know a dedicated cyclist worthy of Bike Commuter of the Year? Nominate them today!
5. Take Part in the Team Bike Challenge: http://www.youcanbikethere.com/tbc compete with other Bay Area commuters to win great prizes for bike commuting in May.
6. On the Way Home: SFBC's Annual Bike Away from Work Party and Fashion Show 6-10pm, The Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St. If you rode your bike, you're invited to the SF Bicycle Coalition's fun and fabulous Bike Away from Work Party and Fashion Show! Stop by Rickshaw Stop on your commute home and unwind (FREE valet bike parking provided). Learn the city's biking secrets from fellow bicyclists and bask in the glow of a successful Bike to Work Day!
7. If You Drive: Consider Carpooling http://www.presidio.gov/tenants/transit/carpool.htm