Richmond Roundup

Free Internet Tutoring for Senior Women
A program for women at least 60 years of age will teach them how to use the Internet to access medical and other information. No previous computer experience is necessary.

The program is sponsored by the Women's Health Resource Center at the California Pacific Medical Center. Volunteers will teach at the center's library, which has Internet-connected computers.

For more information or to schedule an appointment or a free tutoring session with a volunteer, call 600-0500.

Strybing Hosts Native American Cultural Celebration
"Weaving Our Roots ­ Native Art in the Parks" is part of a month-long celebration of art and culture of Native Americans. It is sponsored by Strybing Arboretum, Neighborhood Parks Council and Native American Cultural Center.

The event, which features Walter "OGI" Johnson and his stories about the healing power of the flute, will be held at the Strybing Arboretum, located in Golden Gate Park near Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, on Sunday, May 19, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Local Chapters to Participate in Large Million Mom March
The San Francisco Million Mom March, a newly formed chapter of the national Million Mom March organization, will attend a statewide Mother's Day action to urge the passing of two laws concerning handguns.

The group supports AB22, which would prohibit the sale of handguns from residential buildings and SB52, which would require a license to purchase or acquire a handgun in the future ­ a demonstration of proficiency in handling the weapon and knowledge of state safety regulations would be required.

The protest will be held Sunday, May 13 at the west steps of the state Capitol building in Sacramento. The group has the blessings of the SF Board of Supervisors, which voted unanimously to support gun control, given the fact that handguns are the number one cause of death of children in the City.

The Million Mom March organization has 230 chapters in 49 states, including 27 chapters in California. It is dedicated to preventing gun death and injury and supporting victims of gun trauma. Last year 750,000 members of the group rallied at Washington D.C. in support of their cause.

For more information about the upcoming march, call 430-1269, ext. 0764.

Russian Performer Still Popular Despite Being Blacklisted
For three years, Vadim Mulerman was a megastar of Soviet pop-culture. But in 1971, he was blacklisted by the Communist Party and lost everything. His crime: including Jewish songs in his program.

Vadim's enormous talent and popularity forced the Soviet regime to "close their eyes" on his obviously Jewish last name. But his performance of Jewish folk songs spelled doom for his promising career. For 28 years, Mulerman was prohibited from touring major cities or appearing on television or radio and his name was banished from print publications.

But Mulerman, who now lives in New York City, is as popular as ever.

In March, he performed for the Techiah Foundation in the auditorium at the Presidio Middle School to celebrate Purim. About 700 people were present at the "Evening of Music, Art and Charity" to support the foundation, which provides services for Russian Jewish emigres.

Correction
The Richmond Review incorrectly reported that Daniel Kahn is the manager at the Gateway Bank. In fact, he is the manager of the Bargain Bank and Roberto Mendoza is manager at Gateway Bank. The Richmond Review apologizes for the error.