Arianna Huffington: Right is Wrong
When: May 19, 2008 Monday
11 a.m. check in Program noon 1 p.m book signing
Where: Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: Right is Wrong - How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution and Made us all Less Safe. "Commonwealth Club $30 non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org 415-597-6700
*Police Commission and Board of Supervisors - Public Safety Committee Joint meeting
When: May 19, 2008 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Joint meeting with Board of Supervisors To hear about the results of the Police District Boundary Study. Study subtracting/eliminating 5 stations from current 10.
Information: 415-553-0123
*UCSF Hospital Replacement CAG Action Team
When: May 19, 2008 - Monday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Genentech Hall, Room N-114, 600 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda will include exterior design update and a briefing on the sustainability aspects of the new UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay.
Information: www.community.ucsf.edu Barbara Bagot-Lopez bblopez@cgr.ucsf.edu
New Mission Terrace Improvement Association
When: May 19, 2008 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: Ingleside Police Station Community Room, #1 Sergent John V. Young Drive, San Francisco
What: Meeting - June election - candidates and speakers for and against ballot initiatives are invited to attend and present their positions.
Information: www.nmtia.org nmtia@nmtia.org
May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
Kentucky and Oregon Primaries
SF Gray Panthers - 2008: Immigration and Labor
When: May 20, 2008 -Tuesday
12:30 to 3:30
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian-Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin Street between O'Farrell and Geary
What: Brian Cruz immigrant rights and labor activist will speak.
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org 415-552-8800
SPUR - Ballots and Brews
When: May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Join SPUR's Young Urbanists for an informal gathering where they will explain what's on the ballot for June's election and what it means for San Francisco and the state. You will hear the inside story from Economic Policy Director Egon Terplan and political analyst David Latterman. BYOB: Bring your own ballot and we will provide wine and beer, snacks and political insight RSVP: events@spur.org
Information: info@spur.org 415-781-8726
Red Hill Books Takes the Initiative to Save Rent Control
When: May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: Red Hill Books, 401 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Free concert and reading: Stephen Elliot, Katie Crouch, Richard Loranger, Alvin Orloff, Andrew Foster Altschul. Live music performed by members of Camper Van Beethoven, Mushroom, The Sippy Cups and Cracker, Jonathan Segel, Victor Krummenacher and Allison Faith Levy
Information: redhillattentionspan@yahoo.com Tina 415-648-5331
* Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods
When: May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What : Monthly meeting. "GraffitiWatch" and Abatement programs. Speakers: MohammedNuru; Officer Christopher Putz, SFPD; Andi Roye, DA's Office.
Information: www.csfn.net sfjberk@mac.com 824-0617
Michael Chabon
When: May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Bookshop West Portal, 80 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco
What: Author Michael Chabon will speak regarding his book "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay".
Information: 415-564-8080
"Hallelujah! I'm a Bum!
When: May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
7 to 8 p.m.
Where: West Portal Library, 190 Lenox Way at Ulloa, San Francisco
What: Richard Wahlberg brings original 78 rpm records from his music archives to capture the spirit of 1930s. This is part of the celebration of the WPA. West Portal Library is on of the three WPA branch libraries in San Francisco.
Information: 415-355-2848
Noe - and Nearby - Poets
When: May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library, 451 Jersey Street, San Francisco
What: Litquake and the San Francisco Library are joining forces to host a bi-monthly series of events in branches throughout the City. Event features poets who live in Noe Valley and nearby neighborhoods. Debbie Yee, Keith Ekiss, Pireeni Sundaralingam and Colm O Riain, Kirsten Lee Andersen and Zack Rogow will read from their work and join the audience for a reception afterwards. Space is limited. Call 355-5707 to reserve a spot at the event.
Eleanor Coppola at Tosca Cafe
When: May 20, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Tosca Cafe, 242 Columbus Avenue (across from City Lights) San Francisco
What: Nan A. Talese, Tosca Cafe and City Lights present a reception and book release party for Eleanor Coppola "Notes on a Life".
Information: www.citylights.com 415-362-8193
May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
Michael Chabon
When: May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Stacey's, 581 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Michael Chabon will speak about his paperback release"The Yiddish Policeman's Union".
Information: www.staceys.com
*Community Justice Center Town Hall Meeting
When: May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Community Room, 201 Turk at Jones
What: Hear latest updates on the progress of the Justice Center and to join the community feedback process.
Information: communityjusticecenter@sftc.org
San Francisco Tomorrow Annual Awards Dinner
When: May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 - Dinner 7 p.m.
Where: Castagnola's, 286 Jefferson Street, Fisherman's Wharf
What: Honoring Harold Gilliam - environmental columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle for over 34 years; Kathy Devincenzi - environmental attorney; Brent Plater -Director of the GGNRA's Endangered Species Big Year. Tributes by David Lewis, Executive Director, Save the Bay; Charles Marsteller, Public Ethics Advocate and Amy Meyer, Co-Chair, People for a GGNRA
Patrons: Nancy Pelosi, Carole Migden, Leland Yee, Mark Leno, Fiona Ma, Bruce Balshone and Karleen Tindall, Bonacker Associates, Steven and Martina Chapman, Bernard Choden and Lois Scott, Jennifer Clary, Bob Dockendorff, Chris Duderstadt, Arthur Feinstein, Angelo Figone, James and Louise Frankel, Dick Grosboll, Shirley and Richard Hansen, Amy Quirk Joseph Houghteling, Andreas, Judi and Robert Katz, Noel Kirshenbaum, Esther Marks, Sylvia McLaughlin, Mary Anne Miller, Jane Morrison, Jacob Sigg, Alix Rosenthall, Peter Straus, Nadine Weil, Gimmy Park Li and Xing Chu Wang. Sponsors: Tom Ammiano, Harry Kim, Gerald Adams, John Bardis, John Behanna, Ray Berard, Dawne Bernhardt, Jan Blum, Lucian Blazej, Robin Brasso, Sue Cauthen, Arthur Chang, Claudine Cheng, Civilian Congress - Jacques Fitch, Denise D'Anne, Julian Davis, Ina Dearman, Robert J. Erickson, Jim Firth, Renee Golanty-Koel, Ruth Gravanis, Rick Hauptman, David Hochschild, Victor and Lorraine Honig, Gerry Hurtado, Agar Jaicks, Joe Julian, Paul Kohlere, James A. Lew, Lawrence Lipkind, Charles Marsteller, Alice Mosley, Zoanne Nordstrom, Mary O'Riordan, Norman Rolfe, Ed Van Egri, Judy Wessing, Scott Wiener, Arch Wilson, Howard Wong and Joan Joaquin Wood.
Dinner Tickets are $50. Advanced reservations are requested. Checks mailed by Friday, May 16th to San Francisco Tomorrow, 41 Sutter Street, No. 1579, S.F,. Ca. 94104. 3 hour free validation by Castagnola's. Triangle Parking lot, at end of Taylor off Jefferson. Information: Jane Morrison Dinner Chair - 564-1482
*SPUR - Women in Public Office
When: May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco
What: Join District Attorney Kamala Harris, Supervisor Carmen Chu, Christine Pelosi and Alix Rosenthal discuss the status of women in politics. Meeting will be moderated by Katherine Corcoran. $5. non-members
Information: info@spur.org 415-781-8726
Neighborhood Bicycle Plan Update Meeting
When: May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: SoMa Recreation Center Auditorium, 270 6th Street @ Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: Learn about San Francisco's plans for better bicycling in your neighborhood
Information: www.sfmta.com/bikes
Hunter's Point Shoreline Community Meeting #3
When: May 21, 2008 Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 Third Street, (at Newcomb Street), San Francisco
What: The India Basin/Hunter Point Shoreline area, also known as Survey Area C, is planning to develop a set of new land use controls and priorities that ensures that future development benefits the Bayview community and enhances the character of the shoreline.
Information: Adena Friedman 558-6679
Dennis Richmond - last day as co-anchor of KTVU - Channel 2 - after 40 years!
David Hilliard
When: May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Book "The Black Panther Party: Service to the People Program". Books makes the case that the Black Panthers programs' methods are viable models for addressing the social injustices and economic problems of today's American cities and suburbs. David Hilliard is one of the founders of the Black Panther Party.
Information: 415-362-8193 citylights.com
*Jen Lancaster -
When: May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Books, Inc. 2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
What: Hear author Jen Lancaster discuss her new book "Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcaissist's Quest to Discover If Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, Or Why Pie is Not the Answer". Her other two books are very funny. "Bright Lights, Big Ass" and "Bitter is the New Black".
Noe Valley Democratic Club - Obama and Clinton on Immigration
When: May 21, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, between Elizabeth and 24th Street.
What: The Democratic presidential candidates' stands on immigration will be on the focus of a panel discussion by the Noe Valley Democratic Club. Laura Spanjian will speak for Hillary Clinton and Rebecca Prozan for the Barack Obama campaign. In addition, Donald Ungar, an immigration lawyer will discuss the current state of U.S. immigration.
Information: Andy Fleischman 415-641-5838
Source: Noe Valley Voice
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)
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
ACLU - No on 98
When: May 22, 2008 - Wednesday
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 - Wednesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Unicorn Pan Asian Cuisine, 191 Pine Street, San Francislco
What: Family friendly evening reception.
Information: outreach@votedavidchiu.org
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.
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
May 17, 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
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
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
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
Mission Streetscape Plan and Cesar Chavez Street Design
When: May 28, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 285 Shotwell (at 22nd Street) - in the auditorium
Workshop to define a vision and strategy for Mission's streets.
Information: missionstreetscape@sfgov.org 415-575-9086 cesarchavez.sfplanning.org
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
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
*New Items
Information:
The League of Young Voters - Endorsements June Election
Prop 98 - Eliminate Rent Control - Hell No!
Prop 99 - Save Rent Control, reform eminent domain Hell Yeah!
Prop A - Parcel Tax - Yes
Prop B - Reform City employee retirement benefits Yes
Prop C - Moral turpitude - No
Prop D - Promote diversity on City commissions Yes
Prop E -Stricter job requirements for PUC commissions Yes
Prop F - 50% affordable housing at Candlestick and Hunter's Point Hell Yeah!
Prop G - Housing at Candlestick and Hunter's Point Hell No!
Prop H - Campaign Finance Reform. No Endorsement
State Senate District 3 - Carole Migden
Superior Court Judge Seat 12: Gerardo Sandoval.
Democratic Central Committee - District 13 (Eastside)
Robert Haaland, Rick Hauptman, Aaron Peskin, Rafael Mandelman, Bill Banres, David Campos, Nicole Rivera, Eric Quezada, Chris Daly, Debra Walker, Michael Goldstein
Democratic Central Committee - District 12 (Westside)
Melanie Nutter, Eric Mar, Jane Morrison, Jake McGoldrick, Michael Bornstein, Hene Kelly, Giselle Quezada, Emily Drennen
If you wish to email items for the calendar, or make comments or ask questions - please email: missin2894@gmail.com
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