Where to go, who to see and how to have fun

July 6, 9:49 AMSF Nonprofit Business ExaminerMaureen Futtner

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Check out Net Tuesday on July 14, 6-8pm

With 7,000+ nonprofits in San Francisco, there are a variety of causes and interests in our city by the Bay. The following round-up of three very different events covers a lot of territory, so readers should find something for everyone.

The truth is, I'm going back east for a spell and, sadly, can't participate in any of these affairs. Otherwise, Maureen would be popping up all over town in the month of July. I'm counting on my readers to attend and maybe leave a comment or send me an email to let me know how these events inspired, delighted or amazed you.

Where to go
In need of technology help for your organization? Gotcha covered. Net Squared San Francisco chapter is looking for nonprofits as part of its Net Tuesdays forum on Tue. July 14, 6-8pm

Who to see
Are you a righteous woman in media looking for fresh ideas?
Bay Area Women in Film and Media and Girls in Tech are so down with helping you!
Spend an evening with author Tina Seelig for a dose of inspiration - Thu. July 16, 6:30-9 pm

How to have fun
... for a good cause. The San Francisco Choral Society has a FREE benefit just for you - food, drink, song and silent auction. Sat. July 11, 3:30 - free open rehearsal; 5-7 pm - silent auction

1. Net Squared's Net Tuesday
Tue. July 14, 6-8 pm
TechSoup Global, 325 Brannan St., 3rd Floor, SF
no charge

Those familiar with techsoup know that it's the technology place for nonprofits, so it's a natural for NetSquared, a netwoking group for social change technies, to hold their monthly meet-up at the Brannan Street nonprofit. The focus of the July event is on open-source translation tools.

If your organization is struggling with technology, need website or social media expertise or is working on technology infrastructure as part of its next strategic plan, get to know the folks in Net Squared. They want to help you change the world, even if it's one kilobyte at a time.

2. "Entrepreneurship and Creativity Meet Inspiration and Innovation" an evening with Tina Seelig
Thu. July 16, 6:30-9 pm
Adaptive Path Offices, 363 Brannan Street, SF
$5; wine and snacks provided

Bay Area Women in Film and Media and Girls in Tech are proud to bring Tina Seelig, Executive Director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and acclaimed author for this "one night only" special event.

This co-presented event will feature a lively discussion of Tina Seelig's latest book: "What I Wish I Knew When I Was Twenty: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World" along with an exploration of innovation that Seelig says "is all about turning problems into opportunities, and entrepreneurship "an extreme sport that's all about getting out there & doing it."

3. San Francisco Choral Society's "The Perfect Score: Treats for the Solo, Duet & Ensemble Events of Life"
Sat. July 11, 3:30 - Verdi's Requiem Open Rehearsal
5-7pm - Silent Auction
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin St. (@ Geary), SF
Admission is free

Gala benefits are big business, carrying price-tags of hundreds of dollars (gown not included). Of course, that's because benefits raise much-needed dollars for charitable organizations. But, here's a recession-inspired benefit I can get behind. It's free. You'll enjoy the professional artistry of the Choral Society in an open rehearsal. One Verdi Requiem later, you'll enjoy food, drink and bid on some unbelievable deals in the silent auction. Yes - that's the benefit part.

If I have access to a bottomless glass of chardonnay, my bidding pen goes a little crazy. This time, I'll leave the Monday morning "I didn't think I'd actually be the winning bidder" to you, dear reader.

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