No on 98! Rally to Protect Rent Control held at City Hall - Wednesday.
Masters of Ceremony: Reverend Norman Fong, Chinatown Community Development Center and LaShawndra Price from Community Housing Partnership. Other speakers included: Eric Quezada, Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center; Yue Hua Yu from SRO Families United; President of the Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin; Liana Villasenor and James Tracy from Community Housing Partnership, Quin Zhi Deng from Chinatown Chinatown Tenants Association;Dean Preston, Tenants Together; Sonya Mehta and Saybah Russ, Young Workers United, Rick Galbreath, Sierra Club; Angelica Carbande, South of Market Community Action Network/Filipino Housing Collaborative and SOMCAN and FHC, Oscar Grande, PODER, Lupe Arreola, St. Peter's Housing Committee; Leroy Moore, Disability Advocates for Minorities Organization/Poor Magazine.
After the rally, people went inside to vote early or hand in their absentee ballots. I decided to hand in my ballot. I got lost trying to get to the Department of Election's office which is in the City Hall Basement - way downstairs - the signs point back to the stairs where there are many hallways.
Hint: Best way to get to the Department of Elections is to go into City Hall on the Polk Street side and ask at the Information Desk or take the elevator downstairs.
Remember: No on 98, Yes on 99
Information: www.noprop98.org
www.sfgov.org/elections sfvote@sfgov.org 415-554-4375 - City Hall, Room 48,
San Francisco
May 22, 2008 - Thursday
SPUR - The New Small Business Assistance Center
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
12:30 to 1:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco
12:30 to 1:30
What: Hear Brajah Norris and Martha Yanez discuss the role that the Small Business Assistance Center will play. In addition SPUR will talk about its efforts to map the permit process for restaurants. $5. non-members
Information: info@spur.org 415-781-8726
*Eastern Neighborhoods Adoption Hearings
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (confirm time - 415-558-6422)
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Discussion - public benefits and creating complete neighborhoods; transportation, streets and open space, building heights and urban design, community facilities and historic preservation.
Information: www.sfgov.org/site/planning_index
State Senator Carole Migden
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: 301 Pennsylvania (at 18th Street) - Tom Steel Building
What: Final bash for State Senator Carole Migden. Join in an evening of fun with friends new and old in support of the Re-Election of Carole Migden. This is a party where drink and good spirit will flow into the night. Endorsed by: United States Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, California Nurses Association, San Francisco Labor Council, John Rizzo-Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter Chair, San Francisco Supervisor Chris Daly, SEIU 1021, United Farm Workers, San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera, San Francisco Board President of the Board - Aaron Peskin, San Francisco School Board Member Jane Kim, Harvey Milk Club LGBT Democratic Club, FDR Disability Democratic Club, Former Board of Supervisor Harry Britt, Carlton Goodlett African American Democratic Club, San Francisco Latino Democratic Club. Donation $100. up. RSVP migdenevents@gmail.com rsvp 415-269-5105
ACLU - No on 98
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: ACLU-NC, 39 Drumm Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting to raise awareness on Proposition 98.
Information: RSVP volunteers@aclunc.or 415-621-249e x 372
Filipino Americans for David Chiu
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Unicorn Pan Asian Cuisine, 191 Pine Street, San Francisco
What: Family friendly evening reception.
Information: outreach@votedavidchiu.org
May 22, 2008 - Thursday
Unveiling of Harvey Milk Statue
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Statue of Harvey Milk statue will be unveiled. Gala party will be held by the San Francisco Arts Commission , Harvey Milk City Hall Memorial Committee, Bob Ross Foundation and the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration Committee . May 22nd would have been Milk's 78th birthday. Remarks by colleagues of Milk's local dignitaries and performances by Connie Champagne and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Sculpture by the Daub Firmin and Hendrickson Sculpture group. Free.
Small Business - making your neighborhood thrive!!!
When: May 22, 2008
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate and support small business' contribution to the community with award winning entrepreneurial champions: Bibby Gignilliat - Parties that Cook!; Peggy Hughes - Peggy Hughes Associates; Rick Karp - Cole Hardware; Clare Munn - tcg: The Communications Group; Jordanna Thigpen - Small Business Advocate (individual) and Women's Initiative for Self Employment (Organization). Hosted by Lynn Jimenez - KGO Business Editor.
Information: and rsvp by May 16th - 415-731-2859
Regional Transportation Plan
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco State Downtown Campus, Room E673, 835 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Public input on a regional transportation plan that promotes sustainability and mobility in face of continued growth and global warming impacts. Sponsored by Metropolitian Transportation Commission (MTC).
Information: RSVP info@mtc.ca.gov or 510-817-5981
Neighborhood Bicycle Plan Update Meeting
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bayview Anna E. Warden Branch Library, 5075 3rd Street at Revere Avenue, San Francisco
What: Learn about San Francisco's plans for better bicycling in your neighborhood
Information: www.sfmta.com/bikes
Richmond District Democratic Club
When : May 22, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Community Room behind the Richmond District Police Station (6th Avenue just south of Geary Blvd.)
What: Redmond Kernan speaking for Presidio Historical Association on its proposed History Center and Robert Arnow of Common Cause speaking on Clean Election for U.S. Congressional Races (Fair Elections Now Act).
The Radical Jack London
When: May 22, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Reading: "The Radical Jack London - Writings on War and Revolution - edited and with an introduction by Jonah Raskin.
Information: citylights.com 415-362-8193
May 24, 2008 - Saturday
Weekend early voting at San Francisco City Hall
May 24, 2008 - Saturday and May 25, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m to 4 p.m. (enter on Grove Street only)
Carnaval 30th Anniversary Bash
When: May 24, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Spanning eight blocks takes place on Harrison Street between 16th and 24th Street, San Francisco
Information: www.carnavalsf.com 415-920-0125
Mayor Newsom Keynote speaker at San Francisco State Commencement
When: May 24, 2008 - Saturday
1 p.m.
Where: Cox Stadium on campus.
What: Largest graduating class in San Francisco State history. 8, 200 graduates.
May 25, 2008 - Sunday
Carnaval Grand Parade
When: May 25, 2008 - Sunday
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: 24th Street at Harrison to Mission, then Mission and 24th to Mission and 17th Street
Information: www.carnavalsf.com 415-920-0125
Carnaval 30th Anniversary Bash
When: May 25, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Spanning eight blocks takes place on Harrison Street between 16th and 24th Street, San Francisco
Information: www.carnavalsf.com 415-920-0125
HBO - Recount
When: May 25, 2008 - Sunday
9 p.m. ???
What: Movie "Recount" about the 2000 Bush-Gore struggle to count votes.
May 26, 2008 - Monday
Memorial Day
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: May 26, 2008 - Monday
10:30 a.m. Parade; program 11 a.m.
Where: San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio
Information: www.presidio.gov 415-561-5500
*Memorial Day Service
When: May 26, 2008 - Monday
1 p.m.
Where: Cypress Lawn, Laurel Garden, West Side
What: Memorial Day address from Congresswoman Jackie Speier from the 12th District. Flage ceremony.
Information: www.cypresslawn.com
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
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
"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!
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
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
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
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