Showing posts with label Berkeley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Berkeley. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Out The Glen Burke Story

Berkeley High School's presentation of the acclaimed documentary film "OUT. The Glenn Burke Story" produced and directed by 1978 BHS grad Doug Harris is coming this Wednesday, March 9.  The event includes 6:00 pm pre-screening reception, with film shown at 7:00 pm and discussion afterwards.

The event is a benefit for the Berkeley High Gay-Straight Alliance, Berkeley East Bay Track Club and Athletes United for Peace.  Purchase tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/163368 for $5.

"OUT. The Glenn Burke Story" is a finalist for the 2011 GLAAD Award, and been submitted for a Bay Area/Northern California Emmy Award.

Glenn Burke was a 1970 graduate of Berkeley High School and is considered by many as one of the greatest athletes to come out of Berkeley.  He was the first openly gay player to compete in a major professional sport in the US. 

Filmmaker Doug Harris, a 1978 graduate of Berkeley High School and Executive Director for Athletes United for Peace will be presenting this highly acclaimed documentary.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Whether to Refinance or to Pursue a Loan Modification information for Bekerley and Oakland Home Owners

East Bay Neighbor wants you to know about this website: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/. This is an Obama developed website that gives some guidance about how to navigate through the muddy waters of what to do to save your home. This site gives information about loan modification programs and how they differ from refinancing.