BAKAs is a virtual community of 1st and 2nd generation Korean American (KA) organizations committed to bringing visibility and awareness to the diverse number of KA organizations in the Bay Area.

BAKAs' 5th annual wine tasting event will be held on Friday, September 5th at 6:30 pm at Fort Mason (Golden Gate Room, same venue as last year) in San Francisco and promises to be more exciting than ever!

You've heard Obama, you've seen McCain. But do you know that there are also 12 state initiatives on the November ballot? These initiatives include:

• $15 billion in new state debt - on top of the $16 billion state deficit
• Green energy and vehicle initiatives which many environmental groups oppose
• An alternative proposal at political redistricting 3 years after the first failed
• 3 different propositions on public safety - each a different vision of our criminal justice system
• Gay marriage ban

Seems confusing? Come learn the facts behind the rhetoric! Silicon Valley Votes is proud to bring you an opportunity to discuss these issues in an informative, non-partisan environment. You will learn more about the actual text, history, issues, and context of each initiative. We will have speakers from the League of Women Voters, a national organization that has 80 years of experience doing policy analysis and voter education.

It's that time again - Kappy Hour!

Where: Yoshi’s Jazz Club (1330 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA
94115)

When: Thursday, October 2nd, 2008, 7:30PM (first Thursday of every month)

Our last Kappy Hour was a smashing success, so make sure you don't miss this one. Please join us to meet up with old friends, make new friends, and learn about our upcoming events! We will be having voter registrations, so kill two birds with one stone!