Political events in the Bay Area

SATURDAY Fundraiser:

The Ladies of the Resistance are hosting a benefit for the American Civil Liberties Union. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spark Social San Francisco, 601 Mission Bay Blvd. N. For information: www.facebook. com/events/17864414416 67992 Documentary:

A screening of “Get in the Way,” on Georgia Democratic Rep. John Lewis’ work advancing civil rights in the 1960s and his other efforts to enact change nonviolently, will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Niles Discovery Church, 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont. For information: http://bit.ly/2tLLsum

SUNDAY Peace talk:

The East Bay and San Francisco branches of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom present historian, author and activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, who will discuss the history of wars and gun violence and possible solutions. The free event is from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eric Quezada Center, 518 Valencia St., San Francisco. For information: www.wilpfeastbay.org

Israel/Palestinians:

The Jewish Voice for Peace and the American Friends Service Committee discuss human rights in Israel and the Palestinian territories, and how to confront prejudice in the United States. The talk begins at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo, 300 E. Santa Inez Ave. For information: www.sanmateopeaceaction.org

JULY 19 Environmental action:

A conversation with the Sierra Club’s executive director and local environmental justice groups on what people can do to take action against President Trump’s environmental agenda. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the International Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St., San Francisco. For information: http://bit.ly/2rWxPUs

JULY 21 Climate forum:

Cool Effect, a Bay Area nonprofit focused on climate change, is holding a forum to discuss environmental actions that will help reduce carbon emissions. The event is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hawthorn Room at the Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco. For information: http://bit.ly/ 2turr9A

JULY 23 Health care film:

A free screening of “Now Is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody” and discussion on single-payer health care. The event is at 7 p.m. at Or Shalom Jewish Community, 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco. For information: (415) 469-5564 or www.orshalom.org