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June 2, 2008 - Monday

*Third District State Senate Race - Radio Program
When:
June 2, 2008 - Monday
9 a.m.
Where: KQED Radio 88.5
What: KQED talks to candidates Joe Nation, Mark Leno and State Senator Carole Migden.

*Mayor Gavin Newsom
When:
June 2, 2008 - Monday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Hunters Point Shipyard
What: Budget will be unveiled by Mayor Gavin Newsom

*Mark Leno
When: June 2, 2008 - Monday
Noon
Where: Mark Leno's State Senate headquarters, 1344 4th Street, San Rafael
What: Kick Off the Last Lap of the Campaign. Join Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and Assemblyman Mark Leno. Get Out the Vote Lunch and Rally
Information 485-5366

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.

*Eastern Neighborhoods Community Planning
When: June 2, 2008 - Monday
1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Room 263
What: Presentation from the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development on strategies related to the Eastern Neighborhoods.
Information: eastern.neighborhoods@sfgov.org


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.

SPUR - Changes at the Presidio Main Post
When:
June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
12:30
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco
What: Craig Middleton, the Presidio Trust's Executive Director will discuss release of the draft Presidio Trust Management Plan. $5. non-members
Information: infor@spur.org 415-781-8726


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.

*No on 98 - Yes on 99
When:
June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
4 p.m.
Where: 2797 16th Street (at Folsom - two blocks from Mission
What: Non-voter contact. Contact voters that have not voted yet.
Information: ted@sftu.orgs

*2gether
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: Calvary Presbyterian Church (corner of Jackson and Fillmore Streets)
What: Members of neighborhood associations within District 2 are invited to attend the annual meeting of 2gether, the forum for District 2 neighborhood groups. The featured speaker will be Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier. Open forum with question and answer topics including Muni, neighborhood safety, Presidio development, commuter parking, California Pacific Medical Center, neighborhood planning, schools.

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

*Blue Ribbon Panel - St Lukes
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell St., San Francisco
What: Meeting regarding St. Luke and possible closing.
Information: Jordan Stein jordana@gfpublicaffairs.com

*Bay Guardian Election Night
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Kilowatt, 3160 16th Street (@Alboin St.) San Francisco
What: Happy hour drinks and election results. Arrive with your voter sticker or ballot receipt for beer specials.


*Assemblymember Fiona Ma - Election Result Party
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Soluna Restaurant, 272 McAllister (@Larkin), San Francisco
What: Election Night Party with Fiona Ma and Friends. Donation: donor's Choice
RSVP: fionaevents@gmail.com

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. Special Guest: Barry Hermanson - Local hero (SF Bay Guardian, 2006) - will speak about the need to reduce military spending. Will be in the downstairs in the game room. Watch the returns, get to know your neighbors.
Information: contactus@phdemclub.org phdemclub.org

* State Senator Carole Migden
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
8 p.m.
What: Celebrate Carole Migden. Re-election night party at campaign headquarters 121 9th Street at Minna, San Francisco. Food, drinks and music.
Information: 415-863-5915

*No on 98/99 Victory Party
When: June 3, 2008 - Tuesday
8:30 p.m.
What: Victory Party.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission @Cesar Chavez


June 4, 2008 - Wednesday

*SPUR -
Election Wrap-Up
When: June 4, 2008 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Spur, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco
What: Post election recap with analyst David Latterman and campaign consultant Jim Stearns. $5. non-members
Information: www.spur.org

*Castro-Upper Market Community Benefit District
When: June 4, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, 4235 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Final streetscape design workshop.
Information: www.castrocbd.org

*Bicycle Plan Update Meetings
When: June 4, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center Auditorium, 2201 Lawton Street @28th Avenue, S.F.
What: Learn about plans for better bicycling in your neighborhood.
Information: www.sfmta.com/bikes

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

*SPUR - High Speed Rail
When:
June 5, 2008 - Thursday
12:30
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco
What: Discussion on high speed rail with Transportation Policy Director Dave Snyder
Information: info@spur.org 415-781-8726

Better Streets Plan - Draft plan release event
When: June 5, 2008 - Thursday
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

*Wendy Greuel
When:
June 6, 2008 - Friday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Bacar Restaurant, 448 Brannan Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Wendy Greuel, City Councilwoman and President Pro Tem of the Los Angeles City Council. Candidate for Los Angeles City Controller in the March 2009 Election.
Host Committee: Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Andrea Dew Steele, Tony West, Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier, Carol Bonnie, Jim Brosnahan, Eugene Duffy, Bettina Duval, Susie Tompkins Buell, Mark Buell, Senator Dean Florez, Vanessa Getty, Hala Hijazi, Dorka Keehn, Susan Leal, Chris Lehane, Joyce Linker, Susan Niven, Carmen Policy, Lisa Pritzker, Marcia Smolens, Allison Speer, Fran Streets, Darian Swig and Ivy Winters. Requested contribution level: $150 to $500
RSVP laura@kamalharris.org

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

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

*7th Annual Spring Breakfast Fundraiser for Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture
When: June 7, 2008 - Saturday
Seatings at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
Where: San Francisco Ferry Building. CUESA's teaching kitchen in the north arcade
What: Celebrate the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market community at the annual Spring Breakfast by the Bay fundraiser, farmers and food artisans will be at each table to share stories about their farms and businesses ans you dine on a special breakfast prepared by Hayes Street Grill and the CUESA culinary team. $25. per person. Buffet Breakfast: Farm-fresh scrambled eggs with fava beans, green garlic and peas or mushrooms, herbed potatoes, blueberry pancakes with lemon ricotta, dandelion green salad with bacon, fresh peaches, strawberries, cherries and blueberries with creme fraiche, yogurt and honey,warm breakfast pastries and bread, artisan cheeses, handmade jams, coffee, tea and juice.
Information: www.cuesa.org

*Fiesta Filipina 2008
When: June 7th and June 8th - Saturday and Sunday
Where: Civic Center Plaza - Polk Street , San Francisco
What: Grandest Filipino event in the Bay Area. Featuring Chance Pempengco, Lani Misalucha, Jake Cuenca, Rachel Alejandro and Randy Santiago.
Information: www.fiestafilpinasf.ca

*SF49ers Family Day 2008
When: June 7, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Where: Candlestick Park, San Francisco
What: Meet the 49ers, Coach Mike Nolan, defensive coordinator Greg Manusky and offensive coordinator Mike Martz, 49er players and alumni. Free admission. Free parking. First 500 youth, 15 and under, accompanied by a parent or adult, to complete a youth football clinic or Gatorade Junior Training Camp clinic will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the 49ers preseason game vs San Diego. Youth football activities, contests, interactive inflatable games, Junior Gold Rush cheerleading clinics, football101 sessions and tours of the 49ers locker room. Photo opportunities with 49ers alumni, Gold Rush Cheerleaders, Niner Noise , Sourdough Sam and a Super Bowl trophy. Live music. KNBR will broadcast live from the event featuring Joe Starkey, Gary Plummer and Rod Brooks.
Source: www.yelp.com

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


June 8, 2008 - Sunday

*28th Annual Accenture Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
When: June 8, 2008 - Sunday
7 a.m.
Where: Marina Green . Near the St. Francis Yach Club at 99 Yacht Rd., San Francisco. Free. Race starts at 8 a.m. Awards Ceremony at noon. Fitness festival and Expo 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Source: sf.funcheap.com

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 .

*Opening of the new Contemporary Jewish Museum
When: June 8, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth Street, San Francisco
What: Come celebrate the opening of the new museum at first Target Family Day.
Information: 415-655-7800 or info@thecjm.org www.thecjm.org
Museum Hours Open daily except Wednesday 11 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 1 p.m to 8:30 p.m. Admission Fees: Adults $10. Thursday after 5 p.m. $5.


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 for Adrian 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

*San Francisco Westside Recycled Water Project
When: June 9, 2008 - Monday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Janet Pomeroy Center, 207 Skyline Boulevard, San Francisco
What: San Francisco PUC invites neighbors to meet with staff and learn about recycled water, a proposed recycled water project for the west side of San Francisco, potential users of recycled water and how the project would affect you and how to participate in the environmental review process
Information: sfwater.org/recycledwater 415-554-3204

*Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club
When: June 9, 2008 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street at Octavia, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting with City Attorney Dennis Herrera, Toni Broaddus of Equality Federation. Meeting topics include Marriage Equality Update, Post June 3rd Election Recap and ENDA
Information: www.alicebtoklas.org

June 10, 2008 - Tuesday

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*San Francisco Westside Recycled Water Project
When: June 10, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Park Senior Center, 6101 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco PUC invites neighbors to meet with staff and learn about recycled water, a proposed recycled water project for the west side of San Francisco, potential users of recycled water and how the project would affect you and how to participate in the environmental review process
Information: sfwater.org/recycledwater 415-554-3204


*Harvey Milk Democratic PAC Meeting
When:
June 10, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero, San Francisco
What: PAC Meeting
Source: www.sfdemocrats.org

San Francisco for Democracy
When: June 10, 2008 - Tuesday
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

*Diahann Carroll
When: June 10 through the 15th - Tuesday through Sunday
Where: Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St (at O'Farrell)
Information: www.therazzroom.com

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