Congresswoman Jackie Speier, April Calendar

You can't get any better - Jackie Speier our Congresswoman! Yea!
An old fashion victory party at Machinists Hall, Burlingame with music by Phil Waddingham and The City Slickers Bank, beer and cupcakes.
A very emotional night, a few tears, with Jackie walking in with her parents and family.
Many people in that room have been with Jackie from the very beginning (29 years ago).
In fact, someone had dug up signs from 29 years ago "keep courage" in Congress.
A great evening. Jackie Speier is leaving for Washington D.C. on Wednesday.


April 9, 2008 - Wednesday

Peace Walk Across Golden Gate Bridge
When: April 9, 2008 - Wednesday
9:30 a.m.
Where: Vista Point (Marin Side)
What: Peace Walk in support of the monks and nuns in Burma. Walks at 10 a.m. led by Burmese monks and Buddhist clergy. Walk in peace to support democracy movement in Burma. Call on China to reflect the peaceful values of the Olympics by: immediately halting arms supplies to Burma, demonstrating support for a comprehensive UN Security Council arms embargo on Burma. This is a permitted walk. Shuttles running from the SF side to Vista Point. Wear red. The Bridge has strict rules. All signs must be hand held by one person. No sticks. Sings must be 3 feet by 2 feet at most. No musical instruments, banners or flags. 8:30 a.m. Park at Battery Park gravel (free) parking lot on southeast side of bridge at Lincoln St.. Shuttles will be running across the bridge until 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Gate at Vista Point on Marin side of bridge in front of the flagpole. Sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Burmese American Democratic Alliance, International Burmese Monks Organization, Inc., US Campaign for Burma, Burmese Youth Assoc. & Global Exchange
Information: 707-360-8452 www.lbpf.org

*Olympic Torch
When:April 9, 2008 - Wednesday
1 p.m.
Where: ?

*Justice in 2008 for California Airport Workers
When: April 9, 2008 - Wednesday
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Airport Domestic Terminal 3 Departures Level Curb
What: Kick off 2008 fight for justice for thousands of California airport workers- decent wages and access to family healthcare.
Information: Sylvia Ruiz 408-660-6907 ruizs@seiulocal1877.org


Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District
When: April 9, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St., Room 301, S.F.
What: Second streetscape design workshop. Meeting is geared toward interested community members who want to explore ideas in streetscape improvements and pedestrian safety.
Information: Andrea Aiello andrea_aiello@comcast.net
Source: B.A.R.


NOPA Networking
When: April 9, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Candybar, 1335 Fulton, S.F.
What: San Francisco's first wine and dessert bar that aims to add a little sweetness to NOPA. Enjoy wine, microbrews, Blue Bottle coffee and decadent treats. Indie tunes , emerging artist displays and board games for playtime.
Information: Kandace Jeromin NOPNA Event Coordinator: kandace@nopanetworking.com

Nowtopia
When: April 9, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission Street, S.F.
What: "Nowtopia" new book by Chris Carlsson, director of Shaping San Francisco. Chris will read from his book and discuss the book's look at a new form of work politics. Party and refreshments afterwards. $20. at the door get you a book and a party and helps sustain CounterPULSE.
Information: info@counterpulse.org 415-626-2060

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.

Transbay CAC Meeting -
When: April 10, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Missoin Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room
What: Authorizing submittal of an application to the State of California's Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area. Presentation and discussion by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority of signage and wayfinding plan for the Temporary Terminal. Update on other Transbay Redevelopment Project Area developments: Block 1 assembly, Block 11 ( housing) RFP, Block 8 RFP, Folsom Off-Ramp Redesign, Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget
Source: www.rinconhillsf.org

*No on 98 Phonebanking
When: April 10, 2008 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Housing Rights Committee, 427 South Van Ness (between 15th and 16th Street).
What: List of renter voters will be called. Phone call will be alert about the election and No on Prop. 98. Bring your cell phone to use to make calls in case they run out of phones.
Information: ted@sftu.org

Sharp Park Golf Course: Can it be Saved ?
When: April 10, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (Fell & Stanyan Streets)
What: a Recreation Alternatives at S.F. Golf Courses Taskforce has been created by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. It consists of golfers from each of the City's courses plus a couple of non-golfers. Public testimony at Task Force meetings can have an impact. Other dates for task force: May lst, May 8th, May 22nd and June 5th.
Source: Pacifica Riptide


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

Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting - MUNI Changes for the Haight
When: April 10, 2008 - Thursday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, Community Room, 1833 Page Street, S.F.
What: MUNI changes for the Haight. Some of the proposed changes for the Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood are discontinuing the 7 Haight, rerouting the 6 Parnassus and shortening the 21 Hayes Route. HANC will host an open discussion with residents and merchants of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhhood and MTA planners regarding the MUNI changes.
Information: www.hanc.sf.org hancsf@yaoo.com

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 11, 2008 - Friday

Sea Bowl Benefit: Save Pacifica Schools
When: April 11, 2008 Friday
Where: Sea Bowl, 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, Ca.
What: Join the bowling fund while supporting "Saving Pacifica Schools". Contributions will be used to support Saving Pacifica Schools in the campaign for the passage of Measure N. $15. ticket will include one and half hours of bowling, shoe rental and lemonade. Reserve tickets by April 4th. send to Doreen Murphy, 60 Driftwood Circle, Pacifica, Ca. 94044.

April 12, 2008 - Saturday

*No on 98 - Door to Door Literature Drop
When: April 12, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Central City SRO Collaborative, 259 Hyade Street (at Eddy)
What: Cover precincts in Polk Gulch and parts of Russian Hill.
Information: ted@sftu.org

Good News! Good News!Friends of Dolores Park Playground
When: April 12, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to Noon
Where: Dolores Park Playground, Dolores Street near 19th St. S.F.
What: Friends of Dolores Playground announced a $1.5 million grant from the San Francisco-based Mercer Fund for the renovation of the Dolores Park Playground . The grant is made in honor of Helen Diller. You are invited to Music at the Playground featuring performance by Alphabet Rockers. Free. Refreshments provided.
Steering Committee: Nancy Madynski, Chair, Mary McDermott, Eli Merritt, Tim Wirth, Social Events Committee: Nancy Madynski, Chair, Megan McVay, Eli Merritt, Webmaster: Jim Ahn-Koulias
Information: www.friendsofdolorespark.org

More or Less Love Poems
When: April 12, 2008 - Saturday
3 p.m.
Where: DIVAfest, EXIT Theatre, 156 Eddy, at Taylor, S.F.
What: Solo poetry reading by Diane di Prima Free
Information: 415-673-3847 www.theexit.org

Single Payer Now!
When: April 12, 2008 - Saturday
3 p.m.
Where: 4 Berry Street, S.F. ILWU Local 34 Hall next to AT&T Park (there is a Giants game at 1 p.m. so it is best to take public transportation.
What: Unions speak out for health care minus the insurance industry. Support for HR 676 which guarantees healthcare for everyone. Speakers include Michael Lighty - Policy Director, California Nurses Association and Cindy Young - Senior Health Policy Advisor for the California School Employees Association. Sponsored by the California Universal Health Care Organizing Project (CUHCOP) and the California Universal Health Care Education Project
Information: 415-695-7891 info@singlepayernow.net

Brasil Cuba-SF Carnival Contingent Fundraising Party II
When: April 12, 2008 - Saturday
5 to 10 p.m.
Where: 91 Miguel Street, Glen Park, Ca.
What: Fundraiser for Brasil Cuba-SF Carnival Contingent. Meet the choreographers Ramon Ramos and Tania Santiago, Salsa Rueda performance at 8:30 p.m. Tasty and Plentiful food and drink. $25. $50, $75. Honorary Sponsors: Isaac Kos-Read and Mary Massella, Molly Coye, Tom Bacchetti, Kate Northcott, Ron Hunkiewicz, Brendan Dunningam, Al Borvice, Ann Podesta, Will Lightbourne, Rich and Susie Huetteman, Jeff Babcock, Eileen Nolan Kressel, Susan Brissenden-Smith, Marc Snyder, Alfredo Fernandez, Dick Grosboll, Helen Moed, Alf Nucifora, Sukey Lilienthal, Delfina Piretti, Peggy Handler, Tim Colen, Alicia Esterkamp, Buddy Bates, Amy Draizen, Tony Fazio , Marie Jobling, Linda Morse, Nicki Alexiev, Peter Wiley, Samuel Liberman, Perry Reyes, Linda Owens, Mike Weise, Kevin Kline of The Front Porch, Robert Couly, Nancy Quinn, Ted McCullough, Marc Perez, Naomi Stanford, Sydney and Rosa Williams, Katrin Evald, Andrea Restrepo. RSVP to mikeyno@earthlink.net (Mike Nolan)



David Chiu
When: April 12, 2008 - Saturday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: O'Reilly's Holy Grail Restaurant, 1233 Polk Street at Bush, San Franclsco
What: Campaign kick-off to celebrate David Chiu's campaign for Supervisor in District Three.
After the campaign launch event David will be celebrating his 38th birthday party at the same venue starting at 8:30 p.m. DJ and no-host bar. please RSVP for this event also.
RSVP by April 7, 2008 415-441-8393 or info@votedavidchiu.org

April 13, 2008 - Sunday

A Taste of Tamales by the Bay
When: April 13, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason Center,
What: Fundraiser for Benchmark Institute. Tamale tasting. See how to make and serve tamales. Watch the Bay Area's hottest margarita gladiators battle to make the best margarita and enter the Grand Raffle. Listen to live Latin/Tropical jazz. Benchmark Institute teaches advocates in nonprofits how to use the law to help low-income communities. Tickets in advance $35; $40 at door. Buy your tickets on line www.tamalesbythebay.or call 415-695-9296.

27th Annual Northern California Book Awards
When: April 13, 2008 - Sunday
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 100 Larkin Street St. S.F. (Main Library)
What: Event honors the work of Northern California authors . Featured speaker, Al Young. Sponsored by Northern California Book Reviewers, Potery Flash, S.F. Public Library, Friends of the S.F. Library, Center for the Art of Translation, PEN West, Mechanic's Institute Library.
Information: www.poetryflash.org or call 510-525-5476

District-Level Delegate elections/caucuses for Democratic National Convention
When: April 13, 2008 - Sunday
3 p.m.
Where: (see 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 District 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 - Sunday
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 - Sunday
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

Hillary Clinton Delegate Election
When: April 13, 2008 - Sunday
Registration: 2 to 3 p.m. Caucus open at 2 p.m. and you must be in line by 3 p.m.
Where: 8th Congressional DistrictPlumbers Union Hall, 1621 Market Street, S.F.
Information: www.cadem.org

Hillary Clinton Delegate Election
When: April 13, 2008 - Sunday
Registration 2 to 3 p.m. Caucus begins at 3 p.m.
Where: Crocker Middle School, 2600 Ralston Ave. Hillsbrough, Ca
What: Hillary Clinton caucus. 12the Congressional District
Source: San Francisco for Democracy

*Candidates for Delegate:

Alice B. Toklas Gay & Lesbian Democratic Club delegate candidates:
Rebecca Prozan - Barack Obama www.rebeccaprozan.com prozan@gmail.com
Laura Spanjian - Hillary Clinton lspanjian@yahoo.com
Unity Slate: Congressional District Eight - Barack Obama:
Paul Hogarth - managing editor - Beyond Chron; Clemetine Clarke and Myrna Melgar.
Lynne Newhouse Segal - Hillary Clinton - Congressional District Eight
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club delegate candidates:
Congressional District 8 - Hillary Clinton: Lynne Newhouse Segal, Julie Soo and Laura Spanjian
Congressional District 12 - Hillary Clinton: President Michael Sweet, Leslie Katz and Phil Ting
Congressional District 8 - Barack Obama - Rebecca Prozan
Congressional District 8 - Hillary Clinton - Julie Soo - jdssfdem@yahoo.com
San Francisco for Democracy Barack Obama Delegate - Susan Pfeifer -


San Francisco Richmond District
When: April 13, 2008 - Sunday
7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Sunset Library Branch , 1305 18th Avenue (at Irving).
What: Join Lorri Ungaretti present a talk and slide show about the City's Richmond District. Lorri is the author of "San Francisco's Richmond District" and "San Francisco's Sunset District".
Information: 415-355-2808

April 14, 2008 - Monday

SPUR -The City's Capital Plan
When: April 14, 2008 - Monday
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Office, 312 Sutter St. S.F., Suite 500, S.F.
What: City of San Francisco updates its 10-year capital plan, in our current budget climate, this year's capital plan and budget will compete against immediate short-term needs. Join Adam Van de Water and Brian Strong from the City's Capital Planning Program as they describe the priorities in this year's plans and how we're doing with our infrastructure investments. $5. non-members
Information: 415-781-8726 info@spur.org

Landmark designation of Shipwright Cottage on India Basin
When: April 14, 2008 - Monday
1 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, S.F.
What: Land Use committee of the S.F. Board of supervisors will consider whether to landmark the Hunters Point Shipwright's Cottage.
Information: www.indiabasin.org

Northeast Waterfront Advisory Group
When: April 14, 2008 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Room, 2nd Floor, Ferry Building.
What: Meeting regarding disposition of Seawall Lot 351 for possible development. This is a planning workshop and request for proposals (RFP).
Information: Jennifer Sobol 274-0548

*Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: April 14, 2008 Monday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, Market Street at Octavia, S.F.
What: Update and discussion on Anti-Marriage Equality Statewide initiatives. Vote on Proposition D.
Information: info@alicebtoklas.org

April 15, 2008 - Tuesday

Income Tax Due

Raoul Wallenberg Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 15, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, Room 220, SF (at Presidio)
What: General Membership meeting and vote casting June election and new officers and board members. Drop by and cast your vote
Information: www.wallenbergdems.org sfrwdjc@yahoo.com

April 16, 2008 - Wednesday

Bay Area Council Outlook Conference 2008
When: April 16, 2008 - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The USS Hornet, Pier 3, Alameda Point
What: Fundraiser that brings together business leaders and public officials to examine business,
economic and political trends for the coming year. Speakers: General John Abizaid (Ret.), William Overholt, Asia Policy Research, Chair, Rand Corp., Tom Gold, Director, Berkeley China Initiative, University of California at Berkeley, Richard Kramlich, General Partner/Co-Founder, New Enterprise Associates. The Economy: Where Are We & What Will Happen Next? - Janaet Yellen , President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco., Willie Brown - "A Wonderful Cuthroat Circus: Presidential, California and Bay Area Politics. Global Warming. The Most Interesting Companies Rising to the Challenge and How They Might Affect Your Life. $500.
Information: 415-981-6600

Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval
When: April 16, 2008 - Wednesday
11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 235 Mongomery Street, 12th Floor. Soup provided by SF Soup Company RSVP Patricia Aleman
What: Meeting with Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval. Currently Vice Chair of Land Use and Economic Development Committee.
Information: www.sfchamber.com

*Support Tom Ammiano
When: April 16, 2008 - Wednesday
5: 30 p.m.
Where: Medjool, 2522 Mission Street, S.F.
What: Join Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club and the LGBT community to help send Tom to Sacramento. $50 Young Democrats, $75. Individual, $150. Host
Information: www.alicebtoklas.org

Annie Leibovitz
When: April 16, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Hotel Nikko, San Francisco
What: Join Annie Leibovitz at the fourth annual Rowell Lecture as she shows and discusses her work. The program will also include the presentation of the 2007 Rowell Award for the Art of Adventure to photographer James Balog. VIP reception $150.; Lecture $15., $25 Commonwealth club members or $35. non-members.
Information: www.rowellaward.com

Fundraiser for Victoria Kolakowski
When: April 16, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 280 Waller St. S.F.
What: Supervisor Bevan Dufty and Rebecca Prozan host fundraiser for openly transgender candidate for Alameda County Supreme Court. $25 to $500.
RSVP 415-377-0538
Source: BAR

Friends of the Urban Forest
When: April 16, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m. Anytime throughout the evening.
Where: Elixir Bar, 3200 16th Street (at Guerrero), S.F.
What: Join Friends of the Urban Forest supporters Jen, Jon, Amy and Lisa at Elixir Bar to help raise money for a greener San Francisco. As Guest Bartenders all the tips will go to Friends of the Urban Forest. Help celebrate Earth Day.
RSVP to reed@fuf.net (they need to know approximate headcount)
Information: wwwfuf.ent or Elixir at www.elixirsf.com

Visions of Peace & Justice
When: April 16, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Campus Auditorium, 1125 Valencia Street, S.F.
What: Slide presentation, art exhibit and roundtable discussion on the role of political posters and graphic artists in historical and contemporary social justice movements. Speakers include Lincoln Cushing, Nadia Khastagir, G. Sabiha Basrai and Favianna Rodriguez. Free.
Information: 415-9206045 didiprnt@ccsf.edu

April 17, 2008 - Thursday

Prince Zeid Al-Hussein
When: April 17, 2008 - Thursday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, S.F.
What: Jordanian Ambassador to the United States. $15. non-members
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org

*Susan Leal Celebration
When: April 17, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Don Ramon's, 225 11th Street,S.F.
What: Celebrate Susan Leal and her 15 years of public service.
Information: www.alicebtoklas.org

Guadalupe Rivera Marin
When: April 17, 2008, Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, S.F.
What: Diego Rivera's daughter talks about art that transcends borders.
Wine and Cheese Reception $18. non-members
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org

Bar Association of San Francisco Forum featuring three candidates running for the San Francisco Superior Court Seat 12, in the June 3rd primary election
When: April 17, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: BASF Conference Center, 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor,
What: Opening remarks from President of the Bar Association of San Francisco, James Donato - Speakers Marry Mallen, Judge Thomas Mellon, Jr. Gerardo Sandoval, Moderator Frederic White, Dean, Golden Gate University School of Law .Judicial candidates forum is open to anyone who would like to attend and is free of charge. They welcome questions to be submitted for consideration to be asked of the candidates.
Information: Barbara Fanning, bfanning@sfbar.org

HYSTERIA 2008
When: April 17, 2008 Thursday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, S.F.
What: Redefining Women's Health is a silent auction and reception followed by a special performance by comedian Caroline Rhea. Proceeds from the event will support the Women's Community Clinic. Honorary Committee: Supervisor Tom Ammiano, Sofia Coppola, Stacey Frost, Roma Guy, District Attorney Kamala D. Harris, Dixie Horning, Dorka Keehn, Assemblyman Mark Leno, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, Mayor Gavin Newsom, Diane Sabin and Tiffany Shlain Tickets online: www.womenscommunityclinic.org/hysteria2008 or tara@womenscommunityclinic.org

April 18, 2008 - Friday


A Benefit for Walk SF
When: April 18, 2008 - Friday
6 to 10 p.m.
Where: DB&P Office, 461 2nd Street #127 @ Bryant , S.F.
What: Snacks and drinks, music, art, prizes and a chance to make walking around your town fund and safe. Donation Requested.
Information: 415-896-6700

12th Annual 2008 Library Laureates Dinner - Noir in the City
When: April 18, 2008 - Friday
7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, S.F.
What: Dinner honoring local writers and support the San Francisco Public Library. 2008 Laureates: Rabih Alameddine, Malin Alegria, Tony Broadbent, Lisa Brown, Ray Brown, Craig Clevenger, David Corbett, Joan Frank, China Galland, Leah Garchik, Nadia Gordon, Joe Gores, Sara Gran, Andrew Sean Greer, Daniel Handler, Tess Uriza Holthe, Niloufer Ichaporia King, Michael Krasny, John Lescroart, Joy Loya, Ruthanne Lum McCunn, Sara Miles, Mary Monroe, Christopher Moore, Eddie Muller, Jim Nisbet, Peter Plate, Corneilia Read, David Sheff, Sheldon Siegel, Judy Sierra, Domenic Stansberry, Peter Y Sussman, Mary Wings, Simon Wood and Al Young.
Information:Fundraising details: 415-626-7500 www.friendsandfoundation.org/events


April 19, 2008 - Saturday

Pacifica Democrats host Assembly Candidates
When: April 19, 2008 - Saturday
9: 30 a.m.
Where: Sharp Park Golf Course Restaurant (Sharp Park and Francisco Blvds.) in Pacifica.
What: Three Democratic candidates for the 19th Assembly District. Gina Papan - Mayor of Millbrae; Jerry Hill - San Mateo County Supervisor and Richard Holober - San Mateo Community College Trustee. All three are vying for the seat that Assemblyman Gene Mullin will vacate due to term limits. Breakfast is served. No purchase necessary Full breakfast $12, Continental Breakfast $6.00; Coffee only $3. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Meeting begins at 9:30. Reservation are suggested. Barbara Arietta, Vice President of Membership and Publicity 415-246-0775
Source: www.pacificariptide.com

Transit Effectiveness Project Public Meetings
When: April 19, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 to 12:30
Where: West Portal Elementary, 5 Lenox Way at Taraval St.
What: TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements. Fast Pass raffle at each meeting
Information: www.sftep.com


Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival 2008
When: April 19, 2008 - Saturday
Where: 24th Street and Harrison Street
What: Join the celebration commemorating the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. 11 a.m. assembly for parade at 24th Street/Harrison Street
12 noon - Parade 24th Street
1 p.m. - Program and Festival Cesar Chavez School (Folsom (22nd and 23rd Streets).
Information: 415-621-2665
CEDparade@yahoo.com www.cesarchavezday.org

Dogfest 2008
When: April 19, 2008 - Saturday
11 to 3 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park (Noe and Duboce Street)
What: Fundraising extavaganza of fun and festivities to benefit McKinley Elementary. Enter your dog in contest for best trick, best costume, best look-a-like duo, mutt what?. Prizes, contests, parade, silent auction, jumpy houses, face painting, music, craft tables, pup and pet stuff. All proceeds form this event will support needed educational enrichment programs for children. Contact: 415-710-7387 or fundraising@mckinleyschool.org

Earth Stroll
When: April 19, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m to 3 p.m.
Where: Crissy Field Center, Presidio, San Francisco
What: Earth Day extravaganza for the Whole Family. Play eco-games, visit with live animals , activity stations designed to help you connect with the planet.
Information; www.ggnrabigyear.org

Obama Rally Nation for Change Rally - HOPE
When: April 19, 2008 - Saturday
Noon
Where: Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
What: Be a part of this historic event. Nationwide rally of Obama supporters united for change and success in the Pennsylvania Primary. Great speakers, special guests, music. (12th Street BART Station). Phone bank to PA at Obama HQ across the street after rally. Si, Se Puede in PA and N.C.
Information: www.nationaforchange.com email astephens@obamaca.com Phone 510-759-2491

Pothole Stenciling Blitz!
When: April 19, 2008 Saturday
1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Meet at Civic Center Lawn in front of City Hall
What: Chance to send a message to the City that cyclists need better pavement. Come out for an afternoon of stenciling all those nasty holes that riddle the bike network. Hand out materials, then breaking off into teams to create a visual statement of the deteriorating streets. After-party to follow.
Information: sfbike.org/goodroads neal@sfbike.org

Democracy's Action's Annual Meeting
When: April 19, 2008 - Saturday
When : Quaker Friends Meeting Hall, 65 9th Street between Market and Mission.
What: Winning the Presidency and building our majorities in Congress in November won't just happen, these will be hard-fought campaign. Now is the time for all of us to get involved and make a difference. Join in this important meeting to organize for the critical November 4th elections. San Francisco for Democracy welcomes anyone who cares about taking back our country.
Superdelegate Alicia Wang will discuss superdelgates' special role in the Democratic Party. Alicia is well known through the state and nation for her Democratic Party involvement. She's served several terms on the S.F. County Democratic Central Committee and the California State Democratic Committee. In 1992, she became the first Asian-American woman to be elected to the DNC from the continental United States . Alicia is Vice -Chair of the California Party (for Northern California) another first for Asian-American Woman.
Meeting includes the annual election by Democracy Action's members of the officers to lead us to victory in 2008
Information: communications@sf4democracy
Source: San Francisco for Democracy

Fundraiser for Rent Control No on 98, Yes on 99 - Progressive Reading
When: April 19, 2008
7 p.m.
Where: The Makeout Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco
What: Progressive reading by Jane Smiley, author of Ten Days in the Hills; Yiyun Li author of A Thousand Years of Good Prayers, Charlie Anders, author of Choir Boy; Michelle Richmond, author of the Year of Fog and Jeff O'Keefe. Special guests: The Progressive Reading Series All Star Minstrels. Extra special guests: Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin. Hosted by Stephen Elliott, author of Happy Baby. Advance tickets get priority seating. Price: $10 - $20 sliding scale. Advance Tickets: $20 paypal to 'tribe AT stephenelliott.com "
Information: 415-647-2888

Linda King: Bukowski Undigested
When: April 19, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Where: Beat Museum, 540 Broadway, S.F.
What: Linda King was the girlfriend of Charles Bukowski in the early 1970's. Linda is a poet and sculptor. Her busts of Harold Norse, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Gregory Corso are on display at the Museum and additional works will be displayed while she's here. Linda will be reading from her new book "Bukowski Undigested", which will be available for purchase and signing.
Information: 1-800-537-6822


April 20, 2008 - Sunday

McLaren Park Earth Day
When: April 20, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: McLaren Park - John F. Shelley Drive, S.F.
What: Come celebrate nature where you live. Music, food, performances , Eco-stewardship Fair, Native Plant Sale, Creek Clean-up and Plantings. Meet and hold live animals: frogs, turtles, lizards and snakes. Enjoy hikes, walks and talks, birding, butterflies, wildflowers geology and be led by trained naturalists. SF Muni lines 29, 44, 52 and 54
Information: www.natureinthecity.org 415-564-4107

Green Apple Music and Arts Festival with Mickey Hart
When: April 20, 2008 - Sunday
12 noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Park, Speedway Meadow, John F. Kennedy Drive S.F.
What: Third annual Green Apple Festival "America's Largest Earth Day Celebration": Mickey Hart & Friends, Yonder Mountain String Band and Brett Dennen .Free.
Information: www.greenapplemusicfestival.com
Source:funcheapSF.com

April 21, 2008 - Monday

* State Senator Carole Migden
When: April 21, 2008 - Monday
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Temple Fine Coffee and Tea, 1014 10th Street, Sacramento, Ca.
What: Senator Don Perata and Darrell Steinberg, Board of Equalization Member Betty Yee and former Senator John Burton host fundraiser for Senator Migden. Donation: $1,000 per person
Information: Annie Eagan 415-269-5105


A Social Network for Writers
When: April 21, 2008 - Monday
5:30 - 7 p.m. booksigning
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St. S.F.
What: Social network at Redroom.com. New site is official home of the world's greatest writers and it allows people to connect with the authors they love. Panel discussion includes: Ishmael Reed, Novelist; Ivory Madison, CEO, Redroom.com; Belle Yang, Author ; Bill Hayes, Author and Peter Coyote, Actor and author. $18 non-members
Information: 415-597-6700

*Yes on Proposition A - Salsa Dancing to Support Teachers
When: April 21, 2008 - Monday
6 p.m. ? - food at 6:15 p.m.; salsa and merengue lessons with Mimi and Fernando starting at 7 p.m. and dance party at 9 p.m.
Where: Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (at Mariposa).
What: Fundraiser for Yes on Proposition sponsored by Kristin Bijur, Miriam Warren, Chandra Yee and School Board member Norman Yee. $25. donation - No host bar.
Information: RSVP by April 17th - normanyeesf@yahoo.com

Adair Lara
When: April 21, 2008
7 p.m.
Where: Books Inc., Opera Plaza, S.F.
What: Adara Lara will discuss her new book "The Granny Diaries: An Insider's Guide for New Grandmothers.
Information: 415-776-1111


April 22, 2008 - Tuesday

Pennsylvania Primary


Irish American Democratic Club Endorsement Meeting
When: April 22, 2008 - Tuesday
5 to 8 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, S.F.
What: Candidates and ballot initiative representatives are invited to make presentations.
2 minute state, federal, proposition representatives. 1 minutes central committee candidates. speaker will be heard in the order the speaker arrives.
Information: Jeannie Maher jeanniemaher@comcast.net

Community Meeting
When: April 22, 2008 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center, 2201 Lawton Street (at 26th Avenue)
What: Topics include PUC plans for Lake Merced planning and the future of the Pacific Rod and Gun Club.
Source: Sunset District Events Calendar

April 23, 2008 - Wednesday.

SFLC Public Employee Breakfast - Guest Speaker Supervisor Bevan Dufty
When: April 23, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue (at Pine)
What: Breakfast with Bevan Dufty Tickets $25.
RSVP Emily Nelson 415-440-4809

SPUR Young Urbanists and Next American City Magazine - Symposium on the Space in the City: Privately Owned, Publicly Used Open Space in downtown San Francisco
When: April 23, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 55 Second Street, San Francisco - a privately owned, publicly used open space in downtown San Francisco.
What: Symposium on the accessibility an design of privately owned public open spaces in downtown San Francisco. Participants will include Rebar, San Francisco's home-grown art collective , who will present examples from their COMMONspace project; Josh Switzky, an urban designer for the local Planning Department; and Margie O'Driscoll, Executive Director of the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Sarah Karlinsky, SPUR's policy director will moderate the discussion.
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org

Fix Masonic Meeting
When: April 23, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Day School, 350 Masonic @ Golden Gate (enter on Golden Gate).
What: Will be discussing next steps: Traffic calming measures including chalking and street theater, actions to pressure MTA to respond to resolutions. "Picture a Safe Masonic" student poster contest.
Information: www.fixmasonic.org info@fixmasonic.org 678-8449

The Money and the Madness: Artists discuss the Pros and Cons of Being Funded - A Conversation and Performance
When: April 23, 2008 Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: I-Hotel/Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny Street, S.F.
What: Is it possible to succeed as an artist without selling out? Community-based artists who experience success in their work are often faced with tough decisions - how do you maintain connections to communities when you make it big? Individual artists discuss the pros and cons of accepting public and private funds. Moderated by Marc Vogl, Program Officer for the Performing Arts Program of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Free and open to the pubic.
Information: Denise Lamott 415-897-5089; lamoore1@verizon.net San Francisco Arts Commission

Diane Di Prima
When: April 23, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Meeting Room, 4400 Mission St (aat Cotter)
What: Diane Di Prima, in a reading and discussion "The Making of a Long Poem". She began writing LOBA in 1971. Di Prima will talk about the creative processes and choices that arise in writing a piece that extends over such a long portion of one's life.
Information: San Francisco Public Library 415-557-4400

Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force Third Community Town Hall
When: April 23, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: 375 Seventh Street, S.F.
What: Come learn about the Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force Draft Community Plan. The plan promotes a future vision of a complete neighborhood and embodies ideas generated through three years of community conversations. This 3rd and final Town Hall gives the public a chance to discuss the plan with members of the Task Force before they vote on their final recommendations. The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors will then consider the adoption of the Western SoMa Community Plan.
Information: www.sfgov.org/site/westernsoma


April 24, 2008 - Thursday

Ballots out for June primary

*Mary Mallen for Superior Court Judge
When: April 24, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Double Play Sports Bar, Corner of 16th and Bryant, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser - Appetizer. Minimum donation $25.
Information: www.marymallen.org

Transit Effectiveness Project Public Meetings
When: April 24, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street at Presidio Ave.
What: TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements. Fast Pass raffle at each meeting
Information: www.sftep.com

Commonwealth Club - Jane Smiley
When: April 24, 2008 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, S.F.
What: Jane Smiley author of "Ten Days in the Valley". 5:30 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. book signing
$18. non members
Information: commonwealthclub.org 415-597-6705

Crisis of American Capitalism with Kevin Phillips
When: April 24, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 7 p.m.
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter St.. S.F.
What: "In Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism" Kevin Phillips argues that the American economy, despite its global dominance , is built upon a house of cards. $15. 415-293-4600 To register and more information: www. itsyourworld.org
Source: San Francisco For Democracy

The Mayor's New Tenderloin Court Community Justice Center Oversight Forum
When: April 24, 2008, Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Antonia Manor, 180 Turk Street (x Jones). First Level Community Room, San Francisco.
What: Quarterly forums to monitor and track the progress and activity of the new Tenderloin Community Justice Center.
Information: admin@CommunityLeadershipAlliance.net

Media Alliance 31st Annual Meeting
When: April 24, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1624 Cedar Street, Berkeley, Ca.
What: Annual meeting. Event is free and includes lively panel of independent media projects that will showcase their work including IndyBay, Silicon De-Bug, Berkeley's PEG station BETV, and First Voice.
Source: Pacifica Riptide.

April 26, 2008 - Saturday

Democratic Women in Action
When: April 26, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 to 12:30
Where:850 Powell Street, Apt. 901, S.F.
What: General Membership Meeting. Select the Legislative issues. Lobby for women, Children and Families. Members: $5. New members always welcome
Information: rengol@csus.ed 415-661-6276

Transit Effectiveness Project Public Meetings
When: April 26, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Dianne Feinstein Elementary, 2550 25th Avenue at Vicente St.
What: TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements. Fast Pass raffle at each meeting
Information: www.sftep.com


*Muni Meeting with Supervisor Carmen Chu
When: April 26, 2008 - Saturday
12:30
Where: Dianne Feinstein Elementary School, 2550 25th Avenue (between Ulloa & Vicente)
What: Supervisor Chu has asked MUNI officials to come out to the Sunset and discuss proposed route changes for buses and trains in th District
Source: Sunset District Events Calendar

April 27, 2008 - Sunday

Jane Morrison -Birthday Brunch for DCCC candidate
When: April 27, 2008 Sunday
11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 46 Woodland Ave., S.F. (one block west of Stanyan, off Parnassus)
What: Ann Kirk and Ed Sykes invite you and your friends to a Birthday Brunch for Jane Morrison for DCCC.Endorsed by Senator Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and soon to be Congresswoman Jackie Speier, State Senator Leland Yee and Carole Migden, Assemblyman Mark Leno and Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Supervisors Jake McGoldrick, Aaron Peskin, Sean Elsbernd, Tom Ammiano, Sophie Maxwell, Gerardo Sandoval, S.F. Women's Political Committee, San Francisco Tenants Union, S.F. Young Democrats, Alice B.Toklas and Harvey Milk LGBT Donor's choice $20. $25. $50 $100 or more "Jane Morrison for DCCC. Mail your check to Ann Kirk44, Woodland Avenue, S.F. Ca. 94117
Information: Ann Kirk 664-2972s


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