Citizens’ Alert

Thu., May 31

You Go, Girls: Girls Inc. holds an open house. 4:30-5:30pm. 4973 Hollister Avenue. Call 963-4757.

Four Eyes: Direct Relief International kicks off a drive to collect eyeglasses for people who can’t afford them. 5-7pm. 27 S. Patera Lane. Call 964-4767.

Fri., June 1

Filipino Forum: UCSB’s Interdisciplinary Humanities Center is sponsoring a forum on representations of Filipino people in popular culture. 3pm. Room 6020 in UCSB’s Humanities and Social Sciences Building. Call 893-5446.

Sat., June 2

Deep Freeze: Southern California Edison encourages residents to recycle their old refrigerators and freezers and receive a refund check. Call 1 (800) 234-9722 to schedule an appointment.

Up All Night: KEYT broadcasts the Children’s Miracle Network and encourages citizens to donate to benefit pediatric health services. Call 879-8980.

Sun., June 3

Still Memorial Day: Arlington West seeks people to help put up or take down crosses memorializing soldiers who died in the current wars. 7:30am-3:30pm. Email oldrodbrown@aol.com.

Pop a Wheelie: The Rotary Club holds its third annual WheelCharity Races and hot dog roast. Noon-3pm. Leadbetter Beach. 682-9810.

Have Faith: The California Democratic Party Faith and Values Community Summit invites the public to attend “Moral Issues of Our Time: People of Faith Speak Out.” 2-5pm. Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Avenue. Email sbsummit@gmail.com.

Super Green: The Environmental Defense Center holds its 30th Anniversary Benefit Auction and 2007 Environmental Hero Awards. 2-5pm. The University Club. Call 963-1622.

Ongoing

More Than Meat: Meathead Movers is now offering their services free of charge to victims of domestic violence in the tri-counties area. Call 966-6328.

Helping Hunger: The Home Builders Association is preparing for Hunger Awareness Day, June 5, by stocking up on food. Call 967-5741.