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Rains E-Drops: Friday, April 11, 2008
Online version at http://rains.stanford.edu
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CONTENTS

RAINS EVENTS

1. Rains goes to the Race Track: Dollar night and Journey cover band - Friday 04/11/2008
Meet at the Palo Alto Caltrain Station at 6:15 pm

2. Karate and Self-Defense Class and Lunch!! - Sunday 04/13/2008
Hacienda Commons, 11am-12:30pm, followed by lunch
learn how to kick butt, take names, etc. 

3. Come out cycling with Rains Riders! - Sunday 04/13/2008
Meet at 10:30 at Willis
Get out your spandex, it's time to go for a ride!

4. Free Lunch at the Farmer's Market - yum! - Sunday 04/13/2008
12 PM, meet at Farmer's Market on California Ave
Get a scrumptious free lunch, browse fresh fruit and pastries!

5. MAFIA - Thursday 04/17/2008
9:30 PM @ The Buttery
guilt free lies, deceit, murder and mystery 

6. Ram's Head Theatrical Society's Thoroughly Modern Millie - Friday 04/18/2008
Meet at 7PM in Willis Lounge
Check out a production by Stanford's oldest theater organization!

7. Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk - Sunday 04/27/2008
Meet at 9am at Willis Lounge
come out and have a great time!

8. Asian Liver Center's LIVERight 2008 5K Run/Walk - Saturday 05/10/2008
San Francisco Golden Gate Park! Race begins at 8 AM.
Raise awareness @ Hepatitis B, Liver cancer among Asian Americans

9. Bay to Breakers! - Sunday 05/18/2008
Sunday May 18th, 2008
Rainswide Registration Closed - see website to register yourself!

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

10.GSPB Events Announcements
More fun stuff to do!

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RAINS EVENTS:
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1. Rains goes to the Race Track: Dollar night and Journey cover band
Friday 04/11/2008 at 6:00pm
CA Contact: Annemarie (abaltay@stanford.edu)

Rains goes to the Race Track!
Friday April 11
6:24 Caltrain, meet at 6:15 at the station!

Take the 6:24 Palo Alto Caltrain- free train ride courtesy of Rains!
It's dollar night, so entrance, soda, beer and hotdogs are all only
$1! Also, you don't want to miss Journey Unauthorized- a sweet cover
band! Place some bets or just enjoy the excitement. We will meet at
the Palo Alto Caltrain station on the northbound side (farther from
campus) at 6:15 and we'll pay your train ticket for the 6:24 train to
Bay Meadows in Hillsdale. We'll come back around 9 or 10 pm.  To get
to the train station: Take the Marguerite: 6:10 Palm Drive express,
5:44 (preferable) or the 6:02 (cuts it awfully close) B-Line from
Bowdoin/Campus Drive or the A-line at 5:49 from 217 Rains on Bowdoin
or at Pine Hill. Check
http://transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite/MargueriteSched.shtml to
be less confused.

See http://www.baymeadows.com/pfridaysalive.php

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2. Karate and Self-Defense Class and Lunch!!
Sunday 04/13/2008 at 11:00am
CA Contact: Amy (amym2@stanford.edu)

Come join your neighbors in Hacienda Commons for a Sunday morning
workout hosted by the Stanford Karate Club, on April 13th, featuring
traditional karate conditioning that includes strength, endurance and
balance exercises combined with an interactive self-defense workshop
centered around bag work and partner work. Dress comfortably and come
ready to break a sweat.

Bring a friend, stay for lunch. This event starts at 11am and will
end at 12:30 at which point lunch will be served, courtesy of your
friendly neighborhood CA! Bottled water provided for the workout. 

RSVP to Amy, Amym2@stanford.edu to reserve a spot by Thursday at 5pm. 





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3. Come out cycling with Rains Riders!
Sunday 04/13/2008 at 10:30am
CA Contact: Shandor (sgd@stanford.edu)

We'll be going for a bike ride this Sunday!  This will be pretty good
exercise, geared towards the spandex and clipless pedals set.  If
you're new to the area or new to cycling, come on out and see some of
the best cycling in the world!

We'll be meeting up at 10:30 at Willis and will get back between noon
and 1, depending on how bold our riders are (Old La Honda, Kings
Mountain?).  Rains will sponsor a post ride snack at Jamba Juice.


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4. Free Lunch at the Farmer's Market - yum!
Sunday 04/13/2008 at 12:00-noon
CA Contact: Judy (yjhsu@stanford.edu)

Roll out of bed Sunday and meet Judy at the California Avenue Farmers
Market for a free lunch!  Pick from authentic Mexican tacos and
tamales (Judy's personal favorite: made-to-order steak taco on a fresh
corn tortilla and a pork tamale with extra mild salsa.  Seriously.  So
good), an Indian wrap with fresh naan, savory or sweet crepes, or even
a hot cup of fair-trade coffee and a pastry.  

You're guaranteed to be wowed by the selection of food and the live
music.  You'll also feel good about supporting local farmers and
buying organic.  :)

Just meet Judy in front of the live band playing at noon (12 PM) to
get a $5 bill towards your lunch and tips on where to eat.  The market
is so close, you can just bike or walk over there yourself from Rains.
FYI: The market is open *every* Sunday from 9am-1pm.

For more information:
www.stanford.edu/group/rains/html/bios0708/judy.html
www.yelp.com/biz/california-avenue-farmers-market-palo-alto


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5. MAFIA
Thursday 04/17/2008 at 9:30pm
CA Contact: Fraser (fraser@stanford.edu)

If you don't know what Mafia is, here is a description from Wikipedia:
Mafia  is a party game modeling a battle between an informed minority
and an uninformed majority.  During a basic game, players are divided
into two teams: 'Mafia members', who know each other; and
'townspeople', who know only the number of Mafia amongst them. The
goal of both teams is to eliminate each other.

Don't worry if you've never played it before, you'll learn it quickly.
Also, we'll provide some yummy snacks.

Please feel free to stop late. This event always goes until 12:30 or so.


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6. Ram's Head Theatrical Society's Thoroughly Modern Millie
Friday 04/18/2008 at 8:00pm
CA Contact: Kiran (kmurthy@stanford.edu)

Ram's Head Theatrical Society, Stanford's oldest and largest
completely student-run theatrical organization, puts on an awesome
Spring show every year. This Spring, the show is "Thorough Modern
Millie," synopsis below:

It's the Roaring Twenties!!  Jazz is bursting onto the scene, class
barriers are dissolving, and gender roles are being turned on their
ears.  Against this backdrop of faster cars and shorter skirts,
small-town Millie Dillmount comes to New York City hoping to learn how
the other half lives.  But what starts out as a bold declaration of
independence quickly turns into a whirlwind of money, romance,
kidnapping, and tap-dancing stenographers, all leading to hilarious
hijinks and a surprise ending that could happen only in New York!

Tickets are originally $10 for students plus handling fee, but Rains
residents get a ticket for only $5! Only 20 tickets available, so RSVP
soon by sending an e-mail to CircleK (kmurthy@stanford.edu).

See http://www.modmillie.com

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7. Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk
Sunday 04/27/2008 at 9:00am
CA Contact: Alice (atryan@stanford.edu)

Walks are fun and a great way to bring our community and friends
together to support a very worthwhile cause.  Rains will take care of
everything, so all you have to worry about is showing up on time. 

If you would like a shirt, please RSVP to Alice (atryan@stanford.edu)
by Sunday, April 20th. 

More details will follow as the date gets closer. 

More info on Cystic Fibrosis can be found:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis


See http://www.cff.org/great_strides/

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8. Asian Liver Center's LIVERight 2008 5K Run/Walk
Saturday 05/10/2008 at 8:00am
CA Contact: Judy (yjhsu@stanford.edu)

The Asian Liver Center's LIVERight 2008 5K Run/Walk is coming up on
Saturday, May 10 at San Francisco Golden Gate Park. The event is meant
to raise awareness about the high incidence of hepatitis B and liver
cancer among Asian Americans. Food, games, performances, and prizes
available.  

Registration begins at 8 AM, the race begins at 9 AM. Registration fee
varies from $20-$30.  For more information, go to:
http://liver.stanford.edu.  

Questions?  Contact: trinxile@stanford.edu


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9. Bay to Breakers!
Sunday 05/18/2008 at 8:00am
CA Contact: Jennifer (jerhart@stanford.edu)

Rainswide registration has closed - but if you're interested please 
see the website and information below.  Thanks!

Bay to Breakers
When: Sunday May 18th @ 8 am
Where: San Francisco


Bay to Breakers is here again. For those of you who did it with
Rains last year, or have done it in the past - you know what a
fun/crazy race it is. The course description is below - it's a
12k race through San Francisco. You can run it, walk it, dress up
in a costume or in nothing at all (yep there are definitely naked
people running it).

If you are interested, email Jenny by no later than WEDNESDAY MARCH
19th (jerhart@stanford.edu) to get instructions on how to register
and get some reimbursement.

Registration is $44, of which Rains will subsidize $10 each. Race
fees include race entry, chip timing with a collectible souvenir
chip (the second in a series of five leading to the 100-year
anniversary), participant T-shirt, printable on-line finishers
certificate & entrance to ING Footstock.

You will be responsible for getting yourself to San Francisco
(CalTrain is a very easy way to do this - they have special trains
that run early to get you there).

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
ING Bay to Breakers is a 12K (7.46 miles) course. From sea level at
the Embarcadero the course rises steeply along Hayes Street Hill.
Around the 2.5-mile mark runners climb an 11.15% grade between
Fillmore and Steiner, bringing them to the highest point in the
race, approximately 215 feet above sea level. The remainder of the
course gradually flows alongside the Panhandle and through Golden
Gate Park.


See http://www.ingbaytobreakers.com/main.html

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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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o Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB) Spring BBQ
- Date: Saturday, April 12 2008
- Time: 11 am - 2 pm
- Event location: Willis Lounge, Rains
- Free Food and Drinks!!!
- Welcome spring with a BBQ.
- It is spring. That means it is time for a BBQ. Enjoy free food and drinks with 
fellow graduate students.
- To find out about more great GSPB events, join the GSPB email list by 
going to https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/gspb-members
- About the Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB):
GSPB organizes, sponsors and coordinates social and educational activities. 
Examples include Big Game Tailgate, Lottery Dinners, Easter Egg Roll, Interdepartmental 
Lunches, Lively Arts, and Off Campus Grad Nights.
- Have a fun event idea? Want to bring some of your favorite Stanford friends with you?
- Then join us in organizing social events. The time commitment is flexible.
- For more information, go to http://www.stanford.edu/group/gspb/
- Sponsoring group: Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB)


o Come save a life by donating blood!
When: Saturday, April 12, 10am - 2:30pm
Where: Havana Room, GCC (750 Escondido Road)
Cost: FREE!

As you may have heard, there's a massive blood shortage all along the west coast
right now.  You can help this weekend by coming out to donate-- you'll be doing 
a great service, and you get some great perks as well. Free cholesterol 
screening is included in your appointment.  Enjoy cookies, ice cream, pretzels
and orange juice after donating, as well as a coupon for a FREE drink at Peet's
Coffee.
 
Call (650) 444-5767 to make an appointment.  Signups are also available on the 
internet: log onto http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu, click on "Find a Mobile," 
search by city for "Stanford," then click on the date of the drive, 04/12/08, 
and follow the prompts to schedule your appointment.  Drop-ins are welcome as 
well!

Admissions info:
You must bring a photo ID, be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, 
and be free of cold and flu symptoms.  Be sure to eat before donating!
 
To check your eligibility to donate (as a result of illness, medication, or 
international travel), please refer to the Blood Center website, or call the 
Resource Nurse at (650) 725-9968.
 
Sponsor: Stanford Blood Center, the GSPB, GSC and Graduate Residences
Contact email: Rachel.lopez@stanford.edu
Contact phone: (650) 444-5767


o Stanford Women's Leadership Conference
Saturday, April 19th, 9am-4pm
$5 for students, $20 for faculty, staff, & alums
(If you'd like to go but can't pay email csdavies@stanford.edu)
Register now at swlc.stanford.edu

Brief Description:
The Stanford Women?s Leadership Conference was created to provide 
a powerful opportunity for women to come together to make connections, 
learn strategies for overcoming the barriers that still persist for women 
leaders, and develop ways to move innovative ideas into creative action.