Carnaval!

I admit it. I got up too late to go to the Carnaval Parade (it started at 9:30 a.m.). But I did go down to Harrison and 16th Street to the Carnaval Street Fair. What a huge fair!

Lots of music, food, and booths and exhibits. They had a "Zona Verde" area which was a eco-green village. That is where I saw the "holistic hooping" - hoola hoops for exercise!

I ended up walking around to 24th Street up Mission Street and walking behind the end of the Parade. This is a fun event for everyone. It was nice to see the sun come out.

District 9 Candidate David Campos for Supervisor was there along with District 9 Supervisor Candidate Eric Quezada's Campaign which had a neighborhood headquarters on Harrison Street.

David Campos - www.campos08.com (new website) camposforsupervisor@mac.com, 415-706-0032 401 Chapman Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94110

Eric Quezada - http://ericquezada.com info@ericcquezada.com 415-286-4897
325 Highland Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. 94110

May 26, 2008 - Monday

Memorial Day

*No on 98/Yes on 99
When: May 26, 2008 - Monday
3 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Plough and The Stars Irish Pub, 116 Clement Street (near 2nd Avenue), Richmond District, San Francisco
What: Join Co-Hosts Alysabeth Alexander, Robert Haaland, Alex Lantsberg, Eric Mar, Gordon Mar and James Tracey
Information: Gordon Mar at 415-994-2496 or gordonmar@yahoo.com
http://www.noprop98.org


May 27, 2008 - Tuesday

Washington Caucus

Last Day for Voters to Request a Vote-by-mail ballot - must be received by 5 p.m.

SPUR - Ben Rosenfield -
When: May 27, 2008 - Tuesday
Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, Ca.
What: Listen to the City's new controller: Ben Rosenfield $5. non-members
Information: info@spur.org

*Seawall Lot 351
When: May 27, 2008 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission meeting room, 2nd Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco. Simon Snellgrove wants Seawall Lot 351 to build condominiums. FOGG (Friends of Golden Gateway) does not want development that will encroach on the open space occupied by the Golden Gate Tennis and Swim Club.
FOGG's points: Maintain the Public Trust on Seawall Lot 351. , loss of open recreational space in neighborhood. Environmental impact report needs to be completed. All seawall lots on the San Francisco NE waterfront should be addressed as integrated group.
Information: leeradner@sbcglobal.net
Source: Friends of Golden Gateway http://fogg.us

Yes on F
When: May 27, 2008 - Tuesday
3 to 6 p.m.
Where: 3rd Street and Palou
What: Yes on F Rally. Speakers, djs, performers, dance groups and more!
Information: Jaron Browne jaron@peopleorganized. org 415-864-8372 ext 303
Source: www.chrisdaly.org

Potrero Boosters Annual Dinner
When: May 27, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center, 1675 Owens Street (near 16th Street), San Francisco
What: Install new year's Executive Committee and recognize some of the hardest working among us for what they do in our community. 5:30 No host bar 7 p.m. Dinner will be served. $40 in advance. Mail check to Potrero BoosterAnnual Dinner, 1459 18th Street #133, San Francisco, Ca. 94107.
Information: audrey@audreycole.com

Police Station Captain David Lazar
When: May 27, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: Gene Friend Recreation Center, 270 6th Street, San Francisco, Ca.
What: Meet new Police Station Captain- David Lazar . SoMa Police Community Relations Forum.
Source: rinconhillsf.org

"The Radical Jack London: Writings on War and Revolution:
When: May 27, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Book editor Jonah Raskin discussing new anthology of the work of Jack London. Jack London was one of the leading revolutionary writers at the turn of the 20th century
Information: 415-557-4400

SHARP Meeting -
When: May 27, 2008 - Tuesday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1661 Lawton Avenue (at Lawton), San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi has been asked to speak (not confirmed yet). Asked to speak about the state of the neighborhood and the City. Speakers regarding various issues on June 3rd primary ballot. Speakers will be at meeting on both sides of whether the HANC recycling center is still necessary.
Information: www.sharpsf.com

May 28, 2008 - Wednesday

Supervisor Bevan Dufty
When: May 28, 2008 - Wednesday
11:30 to 12:30
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
What: Supes for Lunch. Hear Supervisor Bevan Dufty
Information RSVP Patricia Aleman paleman@sfchamber.com

SPUR - Michael Burns and the VTA
When: May 28, 2008 - Wednesday
12:30 to 1:30
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco
What: Join discussion with Michael Burns, the General Manager of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
Information: 415-781-8726 info@spur.org

Fix Masonic Meeting
When: May 28, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: City College John Adams Campus (Hayes and Masonic)
What: Stakeholder meeting to get input and present ideas on improving Masonic Avenue. Will be previewing draft designs for the Fell, Oak and Fulton intersections.
Information: www.fixmasonic.org

Mission Streetscape Plan and Cesar Chavez Street Design
When: May 28, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell (at 22nd Street) in the Auditorium
What: First meeting of the Mission Streetscape Plan and Cesar Chavez Street Design public meeting.
Information: missionstreetscape@sfgov.org http://missionstreets.sfplanning.org cesarchavez@sfgov.org http://cesarchavez/sfplanning.org

May 29, 2008 - Thursday

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
When: May 29, 2008 - Thursday
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Hear Senator Harry Reid author of "The Good Fight: Hard Lessons from Searchlight to Washington" $18 non-members
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthcub.org

Career Resource Fair for Young Workers
When: May 29, 2008 - Thursday
3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Spanish Cultural Center, 2850 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco
What: Assemblywoman Fiona Ma is Co-Hosting with the Department of Industrial Relations and the City and County of San Francisco and the County of San Mateo a Career Resources Fair for Young Workers. Earn while you learn, California Apprenticeship program, how to get a part-time or full-time job with the State of California, San Francisco, San Mateo.


Denise McCarthy
When: May 29, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 to 7:30
Where: 1097 Green Street, No. 4, at Leavenworth on Russian Hill, San Francisco
What: Reception to Support Denise McCarthy for Supervisor in District Three. Contributions: $50./$100/$250/$500 Sponsors: Matthew Rothschild, Dian Blomquist, Frances Choun, Dennis Concannon, Joanne Bosque, Pamela Duffy, Gerald Yoachum, Jeremy Hallisey, Anne Herrera, Marianne deVere Hinckle, Daniel Jordan, John Keker, Bricklayers' Union Local 3, Carpenters' Local Union 22, Mara Kopp, Ella Mae Lew, Ken Maley, Michael Meyers, Chris Mittelstaedt and Pia Hinckle, Ed and Mary Etta Moose, Marisa Moret, Tom Nolan, Larry Friesen, David Serrano-Sewell, Sarah Hollenbeck, Stephanie Shakofsky, John Shanley, Carol Stuart
Information: 415-931-4804 info@denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

Muni Transit Effectiveness Meeting
When: May 29, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Grattan School, 165 Grattan, San Francisco
What: Meeting about Muni's service and route proposals from Julie Kirschbaum, TEP's project Manager. This is a joint meeting with Cole Valley Improvement Association (CVIA), Buena Vista Neighborhood Association (BVNA), Mt. Olympus Neighborhood Association (MONA), and Haight Ashbury Improvement Association (HAIA).
Information: www.sftep.com


May 30, 2008 - Friday


Market/Octavia Plan Party
When: May 30, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 9:30
Where: Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell Street (near Van Ness) San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor Mirkarimi, Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, Duboce Triangle, Neighborhood Association for refreshments and reflections on the adopted Market/Octavia Plan party.
Information: jhenderson@sbcglobal.net

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation - 27th Annual Birthday Dinner
When: May 30, 2008 - Friday
6 p.m.
Where: Moscone Center, San Francisco
What: Celebration of 15 years of Tenant Services at TNDC. Reception and Designer Dollhouse Silent Auction, family style dinner and Champagne toast, Honorary Chair Charlotte Shultz. Bro. Kelly Cullen Community Award to Midge Wilson, Executive Director Bay Area Women's and Children's Center. Happy Birthday by Beach Blanket Babylon , Dick Brights and His Orchestra.
Sponsors: Citibank, Enterprise Community Partners, Lona Jupiter, Savor...San Francisco, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Nancy Blair, Cahill Contractors, Charles Schwab Bank, City National Bank, Bettye P. Ferguson, Fine Line Construction, Forest City Development/Westfield/San Francisco Centre, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Pacific National Bank, TRI Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc/Gary S. Cohen, US Bank, Diane B. Wilsey, KGO-TV/DT, San Francisco Magazine, Arthur Rock & Company, David Kroot, Paul May and Frank Stein, Ken Odell, Tangerine M. Brigham, James R. Cevantes, Chris Gouig, John Stewart Company, Lindquist Von Husen & Joyce, CPAs, Mark Ellinger Photography, John Rogers, Loren Sanborn $175 each person Information: 415-776-2151 www.tndc.org

Tom Ammiano
When: May 30, 2008
7:15 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Giants Stadium
What: San Diego vs. the Giants. Tom is going to throw out the first pitch!

Yap-Happy Hour for NOPA (North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association) Canines
When: May 30, 2008
7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Osso & Co., 501 Broderick Street at Hayes
What: Osso & Co, pet store is starting a monthly Yap-Happy Hour fo all Napa canines. The event will be the last Friday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. 10% of all profits from purchased made during Yap-Happy Hour will be donated to NOPNA. All friendly dogs are welcome and light refreshments will be provided www.ossoanco.com

May 31, 2008 - Saturday

Weekend of Early Voting at City Hall
When: May 31, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco - Enter on Grove Street only
Information: www.sfgov.org

NEN 2008 Clean & Green Summit
When: May 31, 2008 - Saturday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary, 825 Shotwell, San Francisco, Ca.
What: Join other San Franciscans to make their community clean and health place to live and shop. Resource fair and walking tours of the Mission. Free.
Information: www.empowersf.org/events . They want you to register

Richmond Community Health Festival
When: May 31, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreational Center, 251 18th Avenue between California and Clement, San Francisco
What: Free clinical services, entertainment, arts and crafts and medication review. Meet State Senator Leland Yee and Supervisor Jake McGoldrick. Sponsors: Senatory Yee, Supervisor McGoldrick, Kasier Permanente, Compassionate Community Care, On Lok Lifeways and Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS)
Information: Senator Leland Yee's office www.senate.ca.gov/yee

Union Street Eco-Urban Festival
When: May 31, 2008 - Saturday and June 1, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Union Street - Gough to Steiner, San Francisco
What: Union Street Festival 32nd year.

San Francisco for Democracy - Forum on Housing and Health
When: May 31, 2008 - Saturday
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street (at 25th Street) San Francisco
What: Why is housing important to our health? Why should health advocates vote No on Prop. 98 and Yes on Prop. 99. How does San Francisco Proposition F expand housing?
Hear Lili Farhang, SF Dept of Public Health, Hene Kelly, Senior Action Network and California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), John Rizzo, Sierra Club.
Information: 415-695-7891 dbechler@value.net. www.singlepaynow.net
Source: sf4dem.com/webcalendar

National Center for Lesbian Rights
When: May 31, 2008 - Saturday
9 p.m. to midnight
Where: Metreon City View, 101 4th Street, San Francisco
What: 31st anniversary party with foods, drinks, DJ and live entertainment. Wisconsin Rep. Tamny Baldwin, Kate Clinton and Executive Director Kate Kendell are evening's special guests $90. for Anniversary Party.
Ticket price includes membership. Dinner is separate at the Westin St. Francis 6 to 9 p.m. Go to website for ticket details.
Information: www.nclrights.org/2008ann

June 1, 2008 - Sunday

Weekend of Early Voting at City Hall
When: June 1, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco - Enter on Grove Street only
Information: www.sfgov.org

Growing Our Democratic Congress Majority
When: June 1, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 2100 Pacific Avenue at Laguna Street, San Francisco
What: Join in growing the Democratic Congress Majority at a Champagne Brunch Reception. Honoring Congressman Jerry McNerney and future Congresspeople: Charlie Brown CA-4 (open seat), Bill Durston Ca-03 vs. Dan Lungren; Jill Derby Nevada vs Dean Heller .Guest $200 ($50 per candidate or as donor prefers. Hosted by Members of DemocracyAction and Take Back Red California. Host Committee (in progress) Mark Gorenberg, Bob Dockendorff, Dolores Heeb, Jon Kouba, SA Kushinka, Holly Millar, John Newmeyer, Mark Petersen, Stephen Suzman, Lynne Newhouse Segal, Alec and Sharry Bash.
Information: Alec Bash alec@democracyaction.org 415-999-6273

Tillie Olsen
When: June 1, 2008 - Sunday
1 to 5 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Tillie Olsen: A Heart in Action - Film seven years in the making is a portrait of Tillie Olsen. Filmmaker Ann Hershey will present the film and answer questions. There will be two screenings 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Information: 415-557-4400

Money in Politics Forum
When: June 1, 2008 - Sunday
2 to 4 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street - Latino/Hispanic Room, downstairs.
What: Money in Politics Forum. What are Clean and Fair Elections and how do they work in other places? Join Derek Cressman - Common Cause; Andrew McGuire - Health Care for All, California; Debbie O'Malley, Cleanly-Elected Member, Albuquerque City Council, Dave Room, Bay Localize, a project of Earth Island Institute. Moderator: Julie Rajan, Executive Director, California Clean Money Campaign. Co-sponsored by California Clean Money Campaign, Common Cause California, League of Women Voters of San Francisco, San Francisco for Democracy, SF Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, San Francisco League of Young Voters and Sierra Club California
Information: sf-info@caclean.org
Source: sf4dem.com

June 2, 2008 - Monday

Lobbyist's Training
When: June 2, 2008 - Monday
Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
What: Training for lobbyists, their representatives, the Board of Supervisors, members of the media, department heads and other interested persons and is designed to explain filing and reporting obligations required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance.
Information and RSVP Kristian Ongoco by 5/29/2008 415-252-3100.


SPUR - Celebrating 10 years of Bay Discovery Cruise
When: June 2, 2008 - Monday
5:30 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on top deck of the San Francisco Belle, docked at Pier 3, San Francisco.
7 p.m. Sharp - Elegant dinner cruise outward along the Eastern Waterfront of San Francisco. 9 p.m. All ashore . Tickets $200. upward Ticket Information: www.spur.org
Sponsors: San Francisco Giants, Lennar Urban, MBH, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Shorenstein Company, LLC, Tishman Speyer Properties, Webcor Builders, BergDavis Public Affairs, BCCI Construction, Bovis Lend Lease, BRE Properties Inc., Cassidy, Shimko, Dawson & Kawakami, Cox Castle & Nicholson, LLP, David Baker + Partners Architects, Degenkolb, Ellman Burke Hoffman & Johnson, Environmental Science Associates, Field Paoli Architects, Linda Jo Fitz, Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling Company, Port of San Francisco, ROMA Design Group, San Francisco Waterfront Partners, Mrs. Alfred S. Wilsey, AvalonBay Communities, Belrad Group, LLC, Boston Properties, Burr, Pilger & Mayer LLP, Cannon Design, CBRE Consulting, Christiani Johnson Architects, Comcast, EIP/PBS&J, Emerald Fund, Inc., Farella Braun + Martel LLP, FME Architecture + Design, Jean Fraser and Geoffrey Gordon-Creeed, Vince and Amanda Hoenigman, MJM Management Group, MPA Designs, Pacific Marketing Associates, Seifel Consulting, Inc., Wilson Meany Sullivan, Andy and Sara Barnes, Bridge Housing Corporation, Cahill Contractors, Jim Chappell, Heller Manus Architects, Holmes Culley Structural Engineers, Korve Engineering DMJM Harris, Terry Micheau, San Francisco Urban Community Housing Corporation, BPS, EDAW/AECOM, San Francisco Business Times,
Information: events@spur.org www.spur.org 415-781-8726 x 120

*Mayor Gavin Newsom - CitySpeaks
When: June 2, 2008 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Koret Auditorium, 30 Grove Street, San Francisco
What: Mayor Gavin Newsom will be joined in conversation by Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse Restaurant. Forum is to discuss "A Vision for Good, Sustainable, Fair Food". CitySpeaks, a series of policy discussions focused on the challenges affecting San Francisco and possible solutions, is produced in partnership with Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and San Francisco Public Library. Please rsvp by May 29th 415-554-6279 or CitySpeaks@sfgov.org

June 3, 2008

Election Day - Vote!

Deadline for receipt of Vote-by-Mail Ballot - All absentee ballots must be received by the Department of Elections or dropped off at a polling place by 8 p.m.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Meeting - Presidio
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
Board of Supervisor Meeting starts at 2 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall
What: San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be voting on a resolution introduced by Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier to establish a watchdog coalition to focus on Presidio projects including a contemporary art museum, a hotel, and a movie multiplex to be constructed on the National Park.
Information: savepresidio.blogspot.com.
San Francisco Board of Supervisor meetings are posted on Fridays for the next Tuesday meetings.

Neighborhood Bicycle Plan Update Meeting
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center, Auditorium, 2201 Lawton Street @ 28th Avenue
What: Learn about San Francisco's plans for better bicycling in your neighborhood
Information: www.sfmta.com/bikes

Potrero Hill Democratic Club- Monthly meeting.
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco, Ca.
What: Pizza and potluck. Potrero Hill provides the pizza, you bring a salad, drink or dessert to share. Will be in the downstairs in the game room. Watch the returns, get to know your neighbors.
Information: contactus@phdemclub.org phdemclub.org

June 4, 2008 - Wednesday

San Francisco for Democracy - November election preview
When: June 4, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: November election preview. Agenda (tenatatively)
Donnie Fowler - Presidential campaign veteran and DNC member to give update on current state of the presidential race and to take a look at key swing states and other important races in November
Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis, two of the main plaintiffs in the recent landmark case giving same-gender couples the right to marry in California share their triumph and discuss what we can do to fight the November ballot initiative.
Help SF for Democracy write their fall candidate questionnaire. Seven supervisors' seats are open in November
Report from Greg Keaton on the 2008 Annual General Meeting of Amnesty International and an update form Jim Cowan on a key June 19th universal healthcare rally.
Information: sf4dem.com

June 5, 2008 - Thursday

Better Streets Plan - Draft plan release event
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Mint Plaza (5th and Jessie Streets between Market and Mission)
What: The Better Streets Plan will create a unified set of standards, and implementation strategies to govern how the City designs, buildings, and maintains its pedestrian environment.
Information: www.sfbetterstreets.org

77th Annual California Book Awards
When: June 5, 2008 - Thursday
5:30
Where: Commonwealth Club, Blue Room, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco
What: 77th Annual California Book Awards. Awards given out including fiction, non-fiction, first fiction, poetry, young adult, juvenile, californiana and contribution to publishing. Underwritten by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation $10 non-members
Information: www.commonwealthclub.org.

8th Annual Irish/Mex Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
When: June 5, 2008 - Thursday
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Centro Latino de San Francisco, Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric request your presence at a special event to honor outstanding officers of Latino and Irish descent from San Francisco Fire, Police and Sheriff Departments and the Office of the San Francisco District Attorney, who exemplify the best achievement in service to all San Franciscans. Honorary Chairs: Mary Callanan and Leo Martinez. Event hosted by Ernest "Chuck" Ayala, Luis Pinedo, Ray Berard, Patrick Goggins, Jeannie Maher and Mike Garza. Featuring fabulous Irish and Mesican entertainment. Famous green enchiladas and McFadden's Mulligan Stew. Donation: $60 per person - no host cocktails. RSVP by May 23rd, 2008. Net proceeds to benefit Centro Latino de San Francisco, Inc. Centro Latino is a community center that provides essential programs and services for the elderly in San Francisco.
Information: Gloria Bonilla 415-861-8790

June 6, 2008 - Friday

District 11 Democratic Club Ninth Annual Dinner and Auction
When: June 6, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 7 p.m. No-host bar and Silent Auction
7 p.m. Dinner
Live Auction 8 p.m.
Where: Spanish Cultural Center, 2850 Alemany Blvd.
What: Ninth Annual District 11 Democratic Club Dinner . Keynote speaker - San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting. Great food. They are famous for their Paella Valenciana (delicious!) This is a fun event - there are always great auction items. $50. individual (respond by May 30th) - $60. at the door. District 11 Democratic Club, 143 London Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94112
Claire Zvanski - President; Mary Harris, Vice President; Grace D'Anca, Secretary, Linda Harte, Treasurer, Tony Sacco, Parliamentarian, Al Harris and Dan Weaver, Delegates-at-Large
Information: mabear08@aol.com 415-748-1416

Alicia Wang for Supervisor, District 1
When: June 6, 2008 - Friday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: House of Banquet, 939 Clement Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94118.
What: Fundraiser. Individual $100.
Information:Alicia Wang for Supervisor District 1, 4930 Fulton Street #205 , San Francisco, Ca 94121 415-750-1136 www.votealicia.com Alicia was the first Asian Pacific American elected to the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee , the first Chinese American woman elected to the DNC, the first Asian Pacific American woman to be elected a Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party and in 1997 the only elected Chinese American Super delegate in the country, since 1992. Literature says "as Supervisor, Alicia will combine her lifelong passion for community empowerment, her professional qualifications, political skills, and unique understanding of the Richmond to bring effective change to City Hall".

June 7, 2008 - Saturday

*Better Streets Plan Walking Tour and Community Meeting
When: June 7, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Tour: 11 a.m. Glen Park BART Station; meeting 12 noon at Crocker-Amazon Senior Apartments (CASA)
What: The Better Streets Plan will create a unified set of standards, guidelines, and implementation strategies to govern how the City designs, builds, and maintains its pedestrian environment. Come hear about draft plan proposals and share your thoughts. Hosted by Excelsior Action Group and Walk SF.
Information: www.sfbetterstreets.org

Sand Castle & Sculpter Contest
When: June 7, 2008 - Saturday
9 a.m. Judging beings at noon .
Where: Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, Eight Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, Ca.
What: Annual Sand Castle & Sculpter Contest. Formal judging begins s at noon with awards to be presented at 1 p.m. Free.
Information: 510-747-7529

June 8, 2008 - Sunday


*Beach Ball Free for All with Clay Walker
When: June 8, 2008 - Sunday
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: McCovey Cove, San Francisco AT&T Park
What: Free concert with Clay Walker before Kenny Chesney's Poets and Pirates Tour .


*31st Haight-Ashbury Street Fair
When: June 8, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Haight and Ashbury, San Francisco
Information: www.haightashburystreetfair.org

Kenny Chesney and Leann Rimes
When: June 8, 2008 - Sunday
7 p.m.
Where: AT&T Park. Six hours stadium concert featuring country music's biggest names Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Allan and Luke Bryan Tickets $130 to $790.
Information: www.sfgiants.com

*Auction Fundraiser forAdrian Ruiz
When: June 8, 2008 Sunday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Dragon Bar, 473 Broadway, San Francisco
What: Auction Fundraiser. Items include autographed shoes and jersey from the likes of Baron Davis, Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson, as well as autographed surfboards from various professional surfers. If anyone would like to donate contact alexclar@gmail.com Proceeds will be donated to the family of Adrian Ruiz and other organizations in Adrian's name. Cash or check donation please make checks payable to: Brant Helms fbo the Adrian Ruiz family or Eric Griffin fbo the Adrian Ruiz family. Checks to be sent to 720 Gough Unit 49, San Francisco, Ca. 94102 Complimentary appetizers.

June 9, 2008 - Monday

Supervisor Bevan Dufty and Ann Harrison: Castro Currents
When: June 9, 2008 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Bevan Dufty and Ann Harrison, Executive Director, New Leaf and Rebecca Rolfe, Executive Director, The San Francisco LGBT Community Center will discuss the ramifications of the slashing budgets to deal with the deficit. What will this mean for the communities' service providers? $15. non-members
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org

June 10, 2008 - Tuesday

*San Francisco for Democracy
When: June 10, 2008
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Mission District Station, Community Room, 630 Valencia Street at 17th Street.
What: General Membership meeting. Officer elections for 2008-2009 will be held. Discussion on future directions for San Francisco for Democracy and it's two sponsored PACS.
Information: sf4dem.com

*Mike Farrell
When: June 10, 2008 Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Hear Mike Farrell - reading from his book "Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist". Free
Information: 415-863-8688 www.booksmith.com

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