March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
*Public Employee Breakfast
When:March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
8 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue (@ Pine)
What: Special Guest Speaker: Supervisor Carmen Chu. Tickets $15 per person. RSVP Emily Nelson 415-440-4809
Source: sflaborcouncil.org
Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Annual Spring BBQ
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center, 3925 Noriega @46th Ave.
What: Come enjoy free burgers and hot dogs courtesy of the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center. Meet your neighbors, play some games.
Information: www.snbc.org 415-759-3690
Stand with Families Rally
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
11 a.m to 12 noon
Where: Steps of City Hall, S.F.
What: Stand with Coleman Advocates and the Family Budget Coalition against the city and state budget cuts. The Family Budget Coalition will be releasing their budget agenda for FY08-09 and are asking city officials for commitments.
Information: Chelesea Bolard 415-239-0161 x 19 cboilard@colemanadvocates.org
*Tell John McCain working families deserve better
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Ritz Carlton Hotel, 600 Stockton Street, S.F.
What: John McCain is in San Francisco to raise money for his campaign. Join local workers and community members to say no thanks to McCain's flawed policies and plans.
Information: Emily Nelson at San Francisco Labor Council 415-440-4809 emily@sflaborcouncil.org
*Police Commission Meeting
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Community Meeting in the Southern District, at the South Beach Harbor Master Building, The Embarcadero, Pier 40A, S.F.
Where: Police Commission meeting with comments from Southern Station Captain Daniel McDonagh concerning public protections.
Information: sfpd.online@sfgov.org
Citywide Bicycle Plan Update Open House
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: 101 Grove Street, Auditorium
What: Learn about San Francisco's plans for better bicycling presented by MTA. 60 proposed bicycle improvement projects.
Information: www.sfbike.org
*Jennifer 8. Lee - "Fortune Cookie Chronicles"
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street at Grove
What: Join Jennifer 8. Lee reading from her book "Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food".
Information: 415-557-4400
*Congress Tom Lantos
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: South San Francisco Conference Center 255 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco
What: Join in celebration of the life and achievements of Congressman Tom Lantos.
Information: 12th District local office at 650-342-0300
Anne Lamott
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: All Saints Church (1350 Waller Street) San Francisco.
What: Reading and Book Signing for "Grace (eventually): Thoughts on Faith".
Information: 415-863-8688 read@booksmith.com
Jim Hightower
When: March 26, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd Street, S.F.
What: An Evening with Jim Hightower sponsored by Global Exchange, KPFA Radio and Staceys Bookstore. Book" Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow". Tickets $12. advance $15 door. Phone Order 415-255-7296 ex 253
Information: globalexchange.org
March 27, 2008 - Thursday
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey: "Public Corruption and Public Confidence"
When: March 27, 2008 Thursday
11:15 a.m.
Where: Intercontinental Hotel, 888 Howard Street, S.F.
What: U.S. Attorney General will discuss issues of public corruption and the integrity of our government institutions. Commonwealth club - $30. non members
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org
State Senator Carole Migden
When: March 27, 2008 Thursday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Waterbar, 399 The Embarcadero (at Harrison), S.F.
What: Support Carole Migden in her re-election. Please join U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, Emily's List, California NOW, California List, National Women's Political Caucus: Marin and San Francisco Chapters, S.F. Democratic Women's Forum, Hon. Susan Adams, Amelia Ashley-Ward, Cris Arguedas, Hon. Judy Arnold, Hon. Amy Belser, Elmy Bermejo, Angela Bradstreet, Alice Bulos, Elizabeth Cabraser, Sherri Chiesa, Erica Craven, Nanci Clarence, Linda Crayton, Shelley Doran, Lynn Fitzwater, Stacey Fleece, Molly Fleishman, Hon. Pat Gilardi, Nonie Greene, Anne Halsted, Susan Hani, Hon. Kathy Hartzell, Hon. Whitney Hoyt, Susan Kennedy, Hon. Jane Kim, Denise LaPointe, Nancy Larson, Micha Start Liberty, Jeannie Maher, Sue Maher, Hon. Mary Ann Maggiore, Hon. Shawn E. Marshall, Cyndi Testa McCullough, Holli Millar, Patty Moran, Shirley Nelson, Janan New, Maya Ramsey, Nicole Rivera, Alix Rosenthal, Naomi Rustomjee, Barbara Schraeger, Marcia Smolens, Roselyne C. Swig, Hon. BettyYee, Debra Walker, Hon. Doris Ward, Rebecca Westerfield, Hon. Jill Wynns, Diane B. Wilsey Friend $100. Sponsor $250.
Information: Annie Eagan 415-269-5105 migdenevents@gmail.com
Richard Price
When: March 27, 2008 Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Office, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, S.F.
What: Come hear Richard Price talk about his new book "Lush Life"
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org
ACLU of Northern California - Current Women's Rights Legislation in California
When: March 27, 2008 Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: ACLU-NC Office, 39 Drumm Street, S.F.
What: Learn about important legislation to protect the civil liberties of victims of acts of domestic violence, connect with experts and other activists who care about protecting the civil liberties of women. Take action to become an expert on key legislation and find out about opportunities to lobby your legislators to support the legislation. Food, drink and activism opportunities.
Information: 415-621-2493 x 372 volunteers@aclunc.org
The Powers to Lead - Presidential Leadership in Foreign Policy
When: March 27, 2008 Thursday
6 to 7 p.m.
Where: World Affairs auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, S.F.
What: Hear Joseph Nye, Jr.
Information: 415-293-4600 publicprograms@wacsf.org
Richmond District Democratic Club Meeting
When: March 27, 2008 Thursday
6:3o p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza
What: Richmond District Democratic Club Endorsement for June 3, 2008 primary.
To vote, dues must have been paid. Continuing members bring $15.
Information: Susan Hall 668-0997
San Francisco Giants
When: March 27, 2008 Thursday
7:15 p.m.
Where: AT&T Park
What: Exhibit game between Giants and Seattle Mariners.
Source: RinconHillSF
March 28, 2008 - Friday
Stop the Closing Buster's Place
When: March 28, 2008 - Friday
11 a.m.
Where: City Hall Steps, San Francisco
What: Buster's Place is slated to close April 1st. Buster's Place is the City's only around-the-clock place for homeless services.
Information: People's Budget Jennifer Friedenbach 415-346-3740
Source: San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Calendar bapd.org
Joseph Nye: The Powers to Lead
When: March 28, 2008 - Friday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, S.F,.
What: Learn the secrets of powerful leadership. $15. non-members
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org
Chinese American Democratic Club 50th Anniversary Dinner
When: March 28, 2008 Friday
6 p.m.
Where: Empress of China
838 Grant Avenue, S.F.
What: 50th Anniversary of Chinese American Democratic Club (oldest democratic club in San Francisco). Jackie Speier will speak. $75.
Information: Ron Lee 756-1898
No on 98 Benefit
When: March 28, 2008 Friday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Metro City Bar, 2124 Market at Church Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser to save rent control. Benefit organizers Gary Virginia and Tommi Avicolli-Mecca. Entertainment by Peaceniks, Donna Sachet, Joan Crawford Texas, Johnny Coxsville, Lucy Borden Anaconda.
Information: Gary Virginia 415-626-5004
Fundraiser for the San Francisco LGBT Community Center
When: March 28, 2008 Friday
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Terra Art Gallery, 511 Harrison Street, S.F.
What: Evening of cabaret performance in celebration of the 6th Anniversary of the LGBT Community Center. Performances by Vinsantos, Kitten on the Keys, Veronica Klaus, Kielbasia, The Diamond Daggers, The Indra, Juanita More!, Fauxnique, and Kiddie. $125.
"Earth Hour"
When: March 28, 2008 Friday
What: World Wildlife Fund will launch a rolling event that kicks off at 8 p.m. in Christchurch, New Zealand working its way around the globe. The Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Ghirardelli Square, Coit Tower, City Hall, AT&T Park and Embarcadero Center will participate.
March 28 - 30, 2008 Friday through Sunday
*California Democratic Party Convention - San Jose Convention Center
Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi will speak Friday night. President Clinton will speak on Sunday morning 2008. Leadership Luncheon on Saturday will hear CA Congressional Delegate Chair Zoe Lofgren, State Senate President ProTempore Don Peralta and Assemblyman Speaker Fabian Nunez.
Seminars:
Youth Vote Panel March 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. - Youth could be the margin of victory. Panel Guests: Kt Barr, Deputy Director for Rock the Vote; Mike Connery, contributor for Futuremajority.com; Jane Fleming Kleeb, Executive Director of Young Voter PAC and Donnie Fowler, CEO, Cherry Tree Mobile
Campaign Boot Camp (Friday- March 28, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.) Learn about effective strategies that you can use to power successful grassroots campaigns from Christine Pelosi.
Grassroots Discussion Groups (Friday - March 28, 2008 8:30 p.m.) Conversation tables, some with an assigned topic and discussion leader.
Information: www.cadem.org
March 29, 2008 - Saturday
*No on 98 Literature Delivery
When: March 29, 2008 Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Centrol del Pueblo, 474 Valencia Street (at 16th Street)
What: Help deliver No on 98 (Save rent-control) literature door to door in the Mission district. After coffee and bagels people will be given literature and assigned a nearby precinct where you can deliver the literature door to door .
Information: Ted Guillicksen ted@sftu.org
March 30, 2008 - Sunday
*California State Democratic Party Convention - continues
When: March 30, 2008 - Sunday Center
8:00 a.m.
Where: San Jose Convention
What: Political Reporting Workshop - California Democratic Party Genera Counsel Lance H. Olson will conduct a workshop on financial reporting issues faced by county central committees, clubs and political committees.
Information: www.cadem.org
Daniel Ellsberg
When: March 30, 2008 - Sunday
12:45
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, S.F. (at Geary).
What: "Must America Remain an Outlaw State?". Besides discussing Iraq, he will consider whether war with Iran can be averted. Admission is free. Optional noon luncheon (for $4.). This "Stone Soup" forum, one of a monthly series, is cosponsored by World Community Advocates and the War and Law League (WALL).
Information: warandlaw@yahoo.com; 415-738-8298
North Beach Evening for North Beach Citizens
When: March 30, 2008 - Sunday
6 p.m.
Where: Basement of Saints Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St. S.F.
What: Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jeannette Etheredge host the Seventh Annual North Beach Evening for North Beach Citizens. Basque dinner by Gerald Hirigoyen and wines by Francis Ford Coppola Presents. Dance to the music of Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. RSVP by March 17th. $125 ($50 children under 13). Benefactor $500.
Information: www.northbeachcitizens.org 415-772-0918
Carol Doda
When: March 30, 2008 - Sunday
Where: Amante, 570 Grent Street, S.F. Ca.
Information: www.amante.com 415-302-4400
March 31, 2008 - Monday
Cesar Chavez State Holiday
Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Breakfast
When: March 31, 2008 - Monday
8 to 10 a.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, Latine Culinary Academy, 2929 19th Street, S.F.
What: Holiday Breakfast. Tickets $50.
Information: 415-621-2665
Labor and Community for Voter Registration Kick-Off Celebration
When: March 31, 2008 - Monday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Steps of City Hall, Polk Street Side.
Information: al Fernandez 415-971-0742
*New Deal to the Real Deal
When: March 31, 2008
3 to 5 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, S.F.
What: 75th Anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's signing of the New Deal .Supervisors Chris Daly and Ross Mirkarimi and the San Francisco Youth Commission presents "New Deal to the Real Deal" forum on the historical significance of the New Deal and call for universal access to meaningful employment and dignified work. Program includes : La Vocicitas "Si Se Puede" skit dedicated to Legacy of Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers.
Historical footage and photos of New Deal era.
Speakers include author and professor Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz on historical context of the "New Deal"; labor activist and educator Karega Hart on the Labor Movement and the "New Deal".
San Francisco community Land Trust Founder James Tracy on the Unemployed Movement. Supervisor Chris Daly on the legacy of the "New Deal" and the prospects for the future:
Information: rachel.redondiez@sfgov.or 554-7973
Source: SF Peoples Organization
SPUR - 2008 all member party and groundbreaking celebration
When: March 31, 2008 - Monday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
What: Construction has begun on the SPUR Urban Center.
Information: RSVP events@spur.org 415-781-8726
UCSF Hospital Replacement CAG Action Team
When: March 31, 2008
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: UCSF Mission Bay Campus
Genentech Hall, Room N-114
600 16th Street, S.F.
What: Meeting will focus on helicopter flight test results and helipad alternative site analysis.
Source: Rincon Hill San Francisco
Marcus Conant
When: March 31, 2008 Monday
6 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 2nd Floor
595 Market Street, Floor, S.F.
What: Marcus Conant discusses the future of the AIDS epidemic.
$15. non members
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org
Filipina Women's Network Presents The Vagina Monologues
When: March 31, 2008 Monday
7 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, S.F.
What: The Filipina Women's Network in collaboration with V-Day as a benefit performance to raise awaraeness and funds for its Filipinas against Violence campaign $35 through $100.
Information: 415-278-9410 www.ffwn.org
April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
April Fool's Day
Last Day to request a vote-by-mail ballot for April 1, 2008 election.
*"NAFTA-plus"
When: April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
8 a.m.
Where: IFPTE Local 21, 1182 Market Street near 8th and Hyde, Room 318, S.F.
What: A team of experts representing Mexican, Canadian and US Organizations will take a look at NAFTA-plus economic and security arrangements being forged behind closed doors between leading corporations and executive branches of Canada, US and Mexico without consultation with the legislatures or public. Sponsored by San Francisco Labor Council and Global Exchange.
RSVP Howard Wallace 415-861-0318
*Save Rent Control
When: April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
10 a.m.
Where: 16th Street Bart
What: March to City Hall with press conference at noon, afterwards the contingent will go into Board of Supervisors at 2 p.m.
Information: davegun2@mac.com
*Muni Price Increase
When: April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, S.F.
What: Consideration of possible Muni price increase
Information: 415-701-4505
*Entertainment Commission
When: April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
4 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, S.F.
What - Discussion on the promoter permit legislation, how it came about, what the next steps are, what the major issues are that have been raised by the promoter community.
Information: sfscene.blogspot.
Celebrating 20th Century World Poetry
When: April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post Street, S.F.
What: Kick off poetry month by listening and/or sharing poems from the works of Anna Akhmatova, Robert Forst, Seamus Heaney, Langston Hughes, Pablo Neruda, Sylvia Plath, Cesar Vallejo, William Butler Yeats and others read by actors. Bring one of your "favorites" to read as well. $10
Information: 415-393-0101 www.milibrary.org
*Jack Hirschman
When: April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, S.F.
What: Kick off poetry month with Jack Hirschman and Friends at the San Francisco Public Library.
Information: 415-557-4400
*Potrero Hill Democratic Club: The Rest of the June Ballot
When: April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St. S.F.
What: The rest of the June 3rd Ballot. Speakers for and against certain propositions, club members' summaries of the less-controversial ones. Candidates too. Then members vote to endorsed except Democratic Central Committee - will not endorsement.
Information: contactus@phdemclub.org
* Tobias Wolff
When: April 1, 2008 - Tuesday
8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness, S.F.
What: Tobias Wolff discusses his book "Our Story Begins: New and Selected Stories. $19.
Information: www.cityarts.net 415-776-1111
April 2, 2008 - Wednesday
2008 Housing Forum: A New Generation of Housing Leaders
When: April 2, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Mission Bay Conference Center, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Housing Action Coalition's mission to educate community members and new and better ways to provide housing. Welcome three new leaders: John Rahaim, Director of the Department of City Planning; Fred Blackwell, Executive Director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and Isam Hasenin, Director of the Department of the Building Inspection.
Information: Tim Colen at tim@sfhac.org or 415-541-9001
*Northeast Waterfront Advisory Group
When: April 2, 2008 - Wednesday
5 p.m.
Where: Port of San Francisco, Bayside Conference Room at Pier 1
What: Discussion on Port's disposition of Seawall Lot 351 for possible development. This is the present 2/3 acre parking lot on the corner of the Embarcadero and Washington Street. It is the parcel that San Francisco Waterfront Partners wishes to remove from under Public Trust control so they can build 170 condominiums and 500+ space underground parking garage. Friends of Golden Gateway are concerned about this proposal.
Information: Jennifer Sobol 274-0548 or jennifer.sobol@sfport.com
George Shultz and William Perry
When: April 2, 2008 - Wednesday
5:15 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Hotel, Gold Room, 950 Mason Street
What: Here George Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State and William Perry former U.S. Secretary of Defense. $30. non-members
Information: Commonwealth Club club@commonwealthclub.org 415-597-6700
*2008 Safety Network Community Leadership Awards
When: April 2, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: State Building Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, S.F.
What: 2008 Safety Network Community Leadership Awards. One community leadership award will be given to either an individual or a group in each of the 10 San Francisco police districts.
Information: Quintin Mecke, MPA Progam Director awards@safetynetwork.org 415-202-7940
San Francisco Park Coalition Meeting
When: April 2, 2008 - Wednesdy
6 to 8 p.m
Where: City Hall, Room 305, San Francisco, Ca.
What: San Francisco's failing playgrounds and how NPC is raising the grade. NPC is launching an initiative to raise failing grades of the City's worst playgrounds and will kick off this effort in April of 2008.
Prior to the playground presentation they will hold an overview of the Solar Subsidy Program.
Information: 415-621-3260
Hunters Point Shipyard and Candlestick Point Land Use
When: April 2, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: CCSF Evans Campus at 1400 Evans, San Francisco
What: Organized by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the SF Redevelopment Agency, the workshops are designed to encourage comment on proposed land usuage. The workshops will include an overview of the project led by the project architect.
Information: www.quesadagardens.org
The Funniest Celebrity in the Bay Area Contest
When: April 2, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco.
What: A celebrity stand-up comedy competition benefiting Central City Hospitality House featuring contestants: Renel Brooks-Moon, Rachael Gordon, Michael Krasny, Country Joe McDonald, MC Hammer, Phil Matier, Liam Mayclem and Ron Owens
Special Guests: Tom Ammiano and Willie L. Brown, Jr.
Judges: Chris Daly, Diane Amos, Ken Garcia and Vernon Glenn
Emcee: Will Durst $150.
Information: 415-749-2184 www.hospitalityhouse.org/funniestcelebrity.htm
*San Francisco For Democracy - Media streetfighting for progressives.
When: April 2, 2008
7 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's, 240 Front Street, S.F.
What: From the battle for the Presidency to the battle for Congress, we have seen that the mainstream media continue to take their talking points from the likes of Matt Drudge and Fox News. How can we fight back against determined and well-financed media efforts. Join the panel of media experts and community activists:
Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis, marriage equality activists
Josh Harkinson, reporter, Mother Jones magazine
Sasha Magee, webmaster/editor, Leftinsf.com
Also, discussion about how to respond quickly and effectively to smears, innuendos and other right-wing efforts.
Also, how, where and when to volunteer for your favorite campaigns on the June 2008 ballot. Also a earthquake preparedness tutorial from Dave Massen; and a report on the 2008 State of the Black Union symposium from Maxine Anderson.
Source: SF for Democracy. sf4democracy.com
April 3, 2008 -Thursday
African American Educational Summit
When: April 3, 2008 - Thursday
Where: Ella Hill Hutch Community Center Gym, 1050 McAllister Street, S.F.
What: Dr. James Calloway invites United Educators of San Francisco, parents and students to participate in African American Educational Summit. Discussion will include important issues and concerns concerning the African American students in San Francisco.
Information: RSVP Dr. Calloway at j.m.calloway@worldnet.att.net or 415-240-6086
Women & Lit: Naked on the Page
When: April 3, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. Book signing at 7 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, S.F.
What: Good Lit: Women Writers Tell All: Single in the City
Sasha Cagen, Author, Quirkyalone
Jane Ganahl, Author, Naked on the Page: The Misadventures of My Unmarried Midlife
Wendy Merrill, Author, Falling Into Manholes
Rachel Sarah, Author, Single Mom Seeking
Jerusha Stewart, Author, The Single Girl's Manifesta
The joys and challenges of single life.
$18.
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org
Writers' Voices for Breast Cancer Action
When: April 3, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, Green Room, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. Ca.
What: Join Breast Cancer Action and Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Chabon, Peggy Orenstein and Ayelet Waldman, Jewell Gomez. Authors will read excerpts from their current works. $50.
Reception at 7:45 to 9 p.m. Meet the writers and enjoy scrumptious hors d'oeuvres and fine wine at Jardinere restaurant. $75 or $150. which includes program above
Information: 415-243-9301 x 15
April 4, 2008, Wednesday
Launch the Bernal Heights Living Library and Think Park Nature Walk
When: April 4, 2008, Friday (both days)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where and What: First planting of Caifornia Native Trees at Holly Park corner Appleton. The Bernal Heights Living Library Nature Walk and Think Park will eventually link schools, streets, parks and open spaces and wind through St. Mary's Park leading to the Islais Creek.
Information: 415-206-9710
April 5, 2008, Saturday
Launch the Bernal Heights Living Library and Think Park Nature Walk
When: April 5, 2008, Saturday (both days)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where and What: First planting of Caifornia Native Trees at Holly Park corner Appleton. The Bernal Heights Living Library Nature Walk and Think Park will eventually link schools, streets, parks and open spaces and wind through St. Mary's Park leading to the Islais Creek.
Information: 415-206-9710
Pacifica Dems: School Parcel Tax Forum with Assemblyman Leland Yee and Pacifica School Board President, Joan Weideman
When: April 5, 2008, Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Where: Sharp Park Golf Course Restaurant (Sharp Park and Francisco Blvds.) Pacifica, Ca.
What: School Parcel Tax up on June 3, 2008 election. Pacifica Democrats will hold forum with Senator Leland Yee and Pacifica School Board President, Joan Weideman. A full service breakfast ($12)- Continental Breakfast ($5) coffee only $3. will be served, but there is no purchase necessary to attend the meeting. All are welcomed.
Information: 415-246-0775 Barbara Arietta
Hunters Point Shipyard and Candlestick Park Land Use Meeting
When: April 5th, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.. to 12 p.m.
Where: Bayview/Hunters Point YMCA, at 1601 Lane, S.F.
What: Organized by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the SF Redevelopment Agency, the workshops are designed to encourage comments on proposed land usage.
Information: 415-749-2464 Thor Kaslofsky thor.kaslofsky@sfgov.org
*Jackie Speier
When: April 5, 2008 - Saturday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: 101 Paloma Avenue, S.F.
What: Cocktails with Jackie honoring the candidacy of Jackie Speier for the 12th Congressional District. Special Guests Majority Whip/Assemblywoman Fiona Ma and Supervisor Bevan Dufty, Kathy Grogan, Mary Cassidy, Kathleen Ryan, Annemarie Conroy, Bart Lally, James Fang, Andrew and Carol Clark, Paul Conroy, Margaret O'Sullivan, Kerry Riordan Sykes, Dave Bisho, Colleen Dowling, Dan Dunnigan, Lee Ann Monfredini, PJ and Karin Johnston, Maria Martinez, Mary Driscoll Toboni, Denise LaPointe, Mary Landers, Peggy Cullinan, Kathleen Dowling McDonough, Ed Reidy, Caryl Ito, Alex Tourk, John Shanley, Fran and Jim Lee, The Larry Mazzola Family, F.X. and Nancy Crowley, Gaby Jackson Renstrom and Peter Renstrom and Maureen McFadden. RSVP gojackie2008@gmail.com or 415-337-337-7774 Casual attire.
April 7, 2008 - Monday
Giants - Opening Day
April 8, 2008 - Tuesday
Special Election - Congressional - Vacancy for Tom Lantos seat
"Beijing Olympics and Human Rights: Challenges Ahead"
When: April 8, 2008 Tuesday
2 to 4 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, S.F.
Information: Amnesty International San Francisco Office 415-252-1750
Roger Mudd
When: April 8, 2008 Tuesday
5:30 P.M.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, S.F.
What: Will speak about his book "The Place to Be" and will critique broadcast news today, especially political coverage. $18. non-members
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org
"Candle Lights for Human Rights" Vigil
When: April 8, 2008 Tuesday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Civic Center San Francisco
Information: Amnesty International San Francisco Office 415-252-1750
Archibishop Tutu
When: April 8, 2008 Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. San Francisco
What: International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission will present the Outspoken award to Archbishop Tutu.
Information and Tickets: 212-430-6054
April 10, 2008 -Thursday
San Francisco Democratic Party Unity Luncheon
When: April 10, 2008 - Thursday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Empire Ballroom, 450 Powell Street, S.F.
What: Luncheon in Celebration of our Democratic Majority. Tickets $85.
Sponsors: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House Stationary Engineers, Local 39, Mary Silver, PG&E, United Health Care Workers West, Ambassodor James Hormel, Democracy Action, Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club, San Francisco Young Democrats, State Senator Carole Migden, Carpenters Union Local 22, San Francisco Fire Fighters, William Coblentz, State Board of Equalization Vice Chair, Betty Yee, San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council, San Francisco Labor Council, San Francisco Police Officers Association, Robert Dockendorff, Andy and Molly Fleischman, Joe Julian, Tom a. Hsieh, Melanie Nutter, Arlo Hale Smith, Steve Jay Ramsey, Matt Tuchow, Scott Wiener , Assemblyman Mark Leno, Sheriff Michael Hennessey, Supervisor Tom Ammiano, Emerge Ca, GCA Strategies, David Campos, David Chiu, Connie Ford, Michael Goldstein, Joseph Houghteling, Luke Klipp, Jane Morrison, Rafael Mandelman, Connie O'Connor Laura Spanjian.
Checks to San Francisco Democratic Party, 601 Van Ness Avenue, Suite E436, San Francisco, Ca. 94102
Information: 415-626-1161 email info@sfdemocrats.org
Adam Werbach
When: April 10, 2008 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street 2nd Floor, S.F.
What: INFORUM's 21st Century Visionary Award. 6 p.m. $20 non-members. INFORUM is a division of the Commonwealth club by and for people in their 20's and 30's with a mission to inspire debate around civic issues.
Information: 415-597-6705
"Campaign Boot Camp: Basic Training for Future Leaders" - Christine Pelosi
When: April 10, 2008 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Mechanics Library, 57 Post Street, Room 4065 S.F.
What: Christine Pelosi presents leadership lessons from the campaign trail from her new book.
Information: www.milbrary.org 415-393-0101
Tom Hayden
When: April 10, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: City Lights Books, 261 Columbus Ave., S.F.
What: Tom Hayden will read from his new book "Writings For a Democratic Society".
Information: 415-362-8193 citylights.com
*Jose Canseco
When: April 10, 2008 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Books Inc. in the Marina, 2251 Chestnut Street, S.F.
What: Baseball star Jose Canseco will sign copies of his book "Vindicated: Big Names, big Liars
Information: 415-931-3633
April 13, 2008 - Sunday
District-Level Delegate elections/caucuses for Democratic National Convention
When: April 13, 2008 - Sunday
3 p.m.
Where: TBD (see Barack Obama information below)
What: A Caucus is being held in each of California's 53 congressional districts (by the Clinton and Obama campaigns) at which Democrats express their Presidential candidate preference and vote for Delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Caucuses are open to all Democratic voters who are registered to vote in the appropriate CD. One can register to vote at the Caucus.
You can still apply to run in these elections by going to website - deadline is April 2, 5 p.m.
According to the California Democratic Party website (www.cadem.org) under Distric Eight - Nancy Pelosi there is 1 female and 2 male for Clinton and one female and one male for Obama with one female Clinton as an alternate.
Further details can be found on the website (extensive information about the National Convention) - excellent information
There are 241 district-level delegates
81 at large- delegates
48 Party Leader/elected official delegates (PLEOs)
71 Superdelegates (unpledged)
Total California Delegates: 441
*Barack Obama Delegate Election
When: April 13, 2008
Registration: 2 to 3 p.m. Caucus 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: SEIU - Nurses Headquarters, 350 Rhode Island St.
What: If you are an Obama supporter in Nancy Pelosi's congressional district, come and vote for delegate of your choice to attend the Democratic National Convention in support of Barack Obama. You must be a registered Democratic to vote.
Source: San Francisco for Democracy
Barack Obama Delegate Election
When: April 13, 2008
Registration: 2 to 3 p.m. Caucus: 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: UFCF (United Food & Commercial Workers) Local #101 Union Hall, 208 Miller Avenue, South San Francisco
What: Supporters of Barack Obama in U.S. Congressional District #12 (formerly Tom Lantos' district) will meet to select three delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Two women and 1 man. You must be a registered Democrat to vote.
Source: San Francisco for Democracy sf4dem.com
April 15, 2008 - Tuesday
Income Tax Due
*Raoul Wallenberg Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 15, 2008 - Tuesday
Where: San Francisco Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, Room 220, SF
What: Candidates and supporters/opponents of ballot measures:
To schedule an interview with the PAC, contact Igor Lotsvin at ilotsvin@somaasset.com
Information: www.wallenbergdems.org
*New Items
Information changes - please check event's information before attending
Information:
*Rachel Norton - Candidate for San Francisco Board. www.rachelnorton.com Has been endorsed by Supervisor Sean Elsbernd and Board of Education Commissioner Hydra Mendoza .
*Ron Dudum - Candidate for San Francisco Supervisor in District Four. Has already been endorsed by the Building & Trades Council. Information: electdudum.com 415-664-5376 Ron's email: ron@electdudum.com Campaign Staff: tuan@electdudum.com ; Michael Tsang Outreach Coordinator: email tsangcy200@yahoo.com
Source: San Francisco Sentinel
*Steve Ngo - Candidate for San Francisco Community College District. Information: Email: contact@stevengo.com www.stevengo.com
Source: San Francisco Sentinel
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