It's certainly not every day that you have to prepare yourself to play what turned out to be 78 games of chess simultaneously, all in the name of breaking a national record for the number of simultaneous chess players, a record that had stood since 1977, nearly 50 years ago.
My brother-in-law showed his generous spirit by stopping... She said he was still in critical condition at a hospital. What makes this even more difficult is that my brother-in-law does not have insurance and is not eligible for any medical programs. He is the sole provider for his wife and their 1-year-old baby girl, both of whom depend on him.
Calling all Bay Area Derby fans and Radio Aficionados: join us on Saturday February 28th, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM for our first-ever Radios and Roller Derby Fundraiser Co-hosted by the California Historical Radio Society (CHRS) and Bay Area Derby, this event will provide an unique experience where viewers can watch and learn about the historic sport of roller derby while participating in our optional fundraiser to help support our skaters and new warehouse!
Jeff Garcia, former 49ers quarterback and local fan favorite from his San Jose State, Gavilan and Gilroy years, will join other members of the NFL's NorCal alumni on Thursday, Feb. 5, for a pre-Super Bowl fundraising bash and sushi feast. Tonight's event is being hosted by Sushi Confidential, whose owner, Randy Musterer, says only a limited number of spots are available for the fundraiser that will benefit nonprofits including Santa Clara Valley's Hunger at Home, The City Eats and Beyond the Game Health.
Most of the time, when you buy a theater ticket you know what you're in for. Not so with "TILT: Stories on the Edge," a production that relies on everyday people to step up and reveal their private reckonings. The stories might be funny, painful or poignant, but at the end of the night they're all meant to be unforgettable.
Tickets are on sale for the 15th annual Chefs of Compassion: Cooking for a Cause gala on March 27. The fundraiser benefits West Valley Community Services (WVCS), a nonprofit whose programs support low-income and homeless individuals and families in Cupertino, Los Gatos, Saratoga and West San Jose. The evening features top Bay Area chefs competing to create a multi-course meal using ingredients found in the WVCS pantry, where clients receive food. A panel of professional judges chooses the winner; there's also a people's choice award.
Just in time for Lunar New Year, the critically-acclaimed SF Neo-Futurists are thrilled to premiere 99 Wrench Market, a brand-new specialty show featuring 30 original plays in 60 minutes by an all Asian-American cast! For two nights only, the Asian-American members of "SF's premiere performance art troupe" (48 Hills) will race against the clock to translate our lived experiences in the Bay Area into a bold, joyful, chaotic mix of microplays ranging from personal storytelling, audience games, and surrealist antics, as we explore wtf it means to be Asian.
A community defibrillator fundraiser has begun to remember a "very friendly and therapeutic" cat named Defib which moved into an ambulance station in east London 18 years ago. Defib lived at Walthamstow Ambulance Station, after being rescued by paramedics as a kitten in 2008 and "adored by them ever since". In 2024, the cat was faced with eviction from his home but this was overturned after more than 62,000 people signed an online petition.
An online fundraiser defending Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, is drawing scrutiny for language that injects the Jewish identity of Mayor Jacob Frey into its appeal, a detail critics say is both gratuitous and revealing amid a broader rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric on the right. The fundraiser, hosted on GiveSendGo and promoted by Alpha News reporter Liz Collin, frames Ross as a heroic law enforcement officer acting in self-defense during a chaotic encounter.
Clothing, bags, accessories, hats, books, bags, clown figurines and more! one of a kind altered, vintage and second hand clothing $5 pile! 25% percent of proceeds goes to local organizations helping unhoused people, the environment and the community. <3
Scunthorpe United player Jonathan Gjoshe "sustained non-life-threatening injuries" when he was slashed across the bicep, the club told the BBC. Anthony Williams, 32, of no fixed abode, has been charged over the incident. Matt Ellis, from the Iron Bru podcast, said they set up the fundraiser to help the player while he recovers from his injuries. It was "absolutely horrendous", Mr Ellis said. He praised both Scunthorpe Utd fans and the wider football community for supporting the appeal.
In a statement released through the Metropolitan Police, Mr Broadhurst's next of kin said that his loss has left a deep void. He worked hard his whole life, never shying away from improving his community, they said. His love for animals showed the gentle heart behind his strong work ethic, and his passion for Liverpool FC was something he loved to share with others.
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's annual Chili Cook-Off returns Saturday, Oct. 25, with a record number of teams - 55 - cooking meaty and/or vegetarian chili for cash, plaques and bragging rights. That'll be a lot for chiliheads to sample, but a portion of the proceeds from every tasting kit purchased ($15 for eight sample cups) always supports a local cause. This year it will be Haven of Hope, a nonprofit that has been offering support services to current and former foster youth since 1998.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter T-shirt has become an Easter egg for Swifties. RELATED: Taylor Swift Eras Tour docuseries coming to Disney+ Taylor Swift wore the T-shirt in her movie "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl." Swifties traced the shirt to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which brought it back as a fundraiser for the Aquarium's sea otter program.
Join us for a fundraiser to power the Golden Gate Park Band (established 1882) into their 144th year! On October 12, we will host Dancing and Dessert: learn so@e swing dancing and then join the band for a dance and dessert party. Supporters and Family ticket buyers receive access to the concert and potluck dessert party. Music Makers also get gifts for the kids and access to a swing dance lesson.
Spinsters of San Francisco, Campus, and R.O.C.K. are teaming up for a night of cocktails, community, and giving back. Enjoy Fleet Week-inspired vibes, signature cocktails, raffle prizes, and exclusive access to Campus in the Marina. Tickets include two drinks (arrive before 7:30 for a bonus one!). Proceeds benefit Real Options for City Kids. Thanks to our partners Rainbow Grocery and Campus!
As a self-employed artist, Ginny doesn't receive sick pay and will not be able to earn anything over this time (if you don't do the gig, you don't get paid). This is already a challenging time to be an artist - gigs are less frequent and funding is scarce. Ginny is a working-class disabled queer artist with no financial support to fall back on - and the worry about how to cover their mortgage & bills during this time is real.
Four people were killed and another eight injured after a gunman opened fire and set ablaze a Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan on Sunday. The suspected gunman, Thomas Jacob Sanford, was killed by police at the scene.
Enjoy: 75+ original artworks Appetizers Wine Champagne Meet & Greets with the Artists Lively music In-Person and Online Auction Schedule: Noon-4pm Open House 4-8pm - Auction Party This event is the Muindi Foundation's signature art auction fundraiser, showcasing the best in contemporary art. Join us at the San Jose Clubhouse on Saturday, November 1 or participate in our online silent auction. All proceeds support the Muindi Foundation's LearnNow educational programs.
The Bad Art Gallery is presented by Bad Art Club in partnership with The Faight Collective. It's a one night only group art exhibition and silent auction fundraiser that celebrates our shared humanity and reinforces our sense of belonging to the world. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Heal Palestine. Heal Palestine is a nonpolitical, nonreligious U.S.-registered nonprofit providing urgent and long-term aid to Palestinian children and families.
As summer winds down, the folks at Bikepacking Roots are looking forward to and planning future adventures. They are also raising funds to help continue their mission of growing the bikepacking community, creating and maintaining bikepacking routes, and advocating for public land access and protection. You can show your support by giving during the Bikepacking Roots fall fundraising campaign, and have a chance to win a range of awesome prizes in the fall prize giveaway.
The fundraiser with the long title and the long list of noted Santa Clara County chefs will return Sunday, Sept. 21. Star Chefs and the Wines and Spirits They Love features gourmet small plates paired with wines, spirits (or brews) all to benefit Momentum for Health, a nonprofit provider of behavioral health services for more than 4,500 local residents annually.
Big Bear Lake will have a big weekend with a three-day fundraiser put on by the owner of In-N-Out Burger coinciding with the first two days of Oktoberfest. In-N-Out Burger's Tough Mudder Challenge opens on Friday, Sept. 5 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Bear Mountain ski resort. Oktoberfest starts Saturday, Sept. 6 at the nearby Big Bear Convention Center and runs weekends through Nov. 8. The German-themed beer festival is the big thing between summer and winter activities at Big Bear Lake.
Big news of the week: We're incredibly sad to hear that one of our old hangs, Edinburgh Castle, has closed. As bard Broke-Ass Stuart puts it, "If you were in your 20s or 30s in San Francisco at any point from the late 90s to the early 2010s, and somebody could've called you a "hipster," then you most likely spent some wonderful nights at Edinburgh Castle." Pour one out for the Castle, as the saying goes.
"It was just kind of a day of good trouble on the island to make sure that JD Vance doesn't know a second of peace," Amanda McGonigle, the protest's organizer and creator of @catsonacouch, told Jezebel.
