Exec. Board - CA. Democratic Party

Went to Democratic Executive Board meeting at the Westin in Millbrae, Saturday afternoon.

A serious meeting mainly because of DNC vote on Sunday morning. Being on the DNC is perceived as being much more important than before because of the superdelegate status and the possibility of voting on changes in the way Presidential races will be run in the future.

San Francisco candidates include Darolyn Davis (Belva Davis' daughter); Christine Pelosi, Alicia Wang (candidate for Supervisor in District One); August Longo - who was handing out jelly beans with sticker "Longo 4DNC (line 19)". "Support Diversity".

I saw Rosalind Wyman, who looked fabulous - she was introduced as the person who brought the Dodgers to Los Angeles from Brooklyn (when she was on the Board of Supervisors in Los Angles - long time ago).

Barbara Deutsch ran as "Blue's Mom" - Blue is her dog!

I was wondering how the Presidential campaign will affect the outcome of the DNC election? Resentment from the two sides?

I found out that Alicia Wang has opened a campaign office already at 15th Avenue and Geary. (First campaign office of the new season?)


June 15, 2008 - Sunday

Father's Day

DNC Vote
When: June 15, 2008 - Sunday
9 to 10 a.m.
Where: The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, Ca.
What: The Executive Board of the Democratic State Central Committee of California will elect 19 members to the DNC for the term 2008-2112. Terms begins on August 29, 2008 at the DNC meeting in Denver Colorado (the day after the convention ends). The terms runs through the completion of the National Convention in 2012.
DNC members are responsible for all expenses, approximately $3,000 to $5,000 a year. Attendance at all DNC meetings is expected. Each voter may cast their votes for up to 19 candidates, regardless of their gender. The top nine female vote-getters and top nine male vote-getters are awarded the first 18 slots. The 19th slot is awarded to the next highest vote getter, irrespective of gender.
Qualified candidates are as follows:
Female: Karen Bernal, Rachel Binah, Darolyn Davis, Barbie "Blue's Mom" Deutsch, Mary Ellen Early, Inola Henry, Mayme Hubert, Alice Huffman, Aleita Huguenin, Betty Karnette, Barbara Lee, Nikki Noushkam, Johanna Olson, Mary Rose Ortega, Christine Pelosi, Melahat Rafiei, Murlene Randle, Alicia Wang, Cora J. Ward, Maxine Waters and Rosalind Wyman Male: Steven Alari, Malcolm Burnstein, Randall Ceniceros, Peter Chiu, Matt Corrales, Mike Davis, Jess Durfee, Edward Espinoza, Joel Freid, John Frierson, Scott Fulmer-Gardner, Bob Handy, Carl Henley, Jeffrey Killeen, Bill Kysella, Andrew Lachman, August J. P. Longo, AhjamuMakalani, Ralph Miller, Bob Mulholland, Dan Ortiz, Mike Norris, Michael Paine, Brad Parker, John Perez, William Pieper, Robert "Big Red" Rankin, Garry Shay, John Smith, Norman Solomon, David Sonneborn, Christopher Stampolis, Keith Umemoto, Henry Vandermeir, Clark Williams, Steven Ybarra and Steve Young.
Note: Rosalind Wyman - a name I remember when I was a teenager (late 60's) in Southern California - I would read about her all the time in the Los Angeles Times (she was a supervisor) - big supporter of the Kennedys.
Information: www.cadem.org

54th Annual North Beach Festival
When: June 15, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Washington Square Park, San Francisco 1200-1500 blocks of Grant Avenue.
What: Street Fair. Assisi Animal Blessings, Italian street chalk art competition, celebrity pizza toss. Great food and music. Always great weather.
Information: www.sfnorthbeach.org

Eric Storey
When: June 15, 2008 - Sunday
2 to 3 p.m.
Where: Progressive Grounds, 400 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Eric Storey, candidate for Supervisor in District Nine will be at Progressive Grounds to discuss important issues affecting the neighborhood and general interest inquiries.
Information: eric@ericstorey.com www.ericstorey.com

Ice Cream Social
When: June 15, 2008 - Sunday
2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Ingleside Presbyterian Church, 1342 Ocean Ave., San Francisco
What: Join Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and the Ingleside Library Committee at a Ice Cream Social. Come meet the neighbors and hear about the Ingleside Library Campaign.
Enjoy a special performance by Angela Dean-Baham, Soprano and San Francisco Gold.

Disrupt the Democratic National Convention Meeting
When: June 15, 2008 - Sunday
7 p.m.
Where: 3124 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
What: No Isn't on the Ballot - Crash the Convention. DNC Disruption Tour. Come get filled in on the plans to disrupt the Democratic National Convention by touring locals from Denver.
Convention is August 25-28th.
Information: www.unconventionalaction.org

Father's Day Special
When: June 15, 2008 - Sunday
Where: Fior d'Italia, 2237 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: Bring your father and get a three course gourmet dinner. "All fathers must be accompanied by their children"
Information: 415-986-1886 www.fior.com

June 16, 2008 - Monday

*Jackie Speier
When: June 16, 2008 - Monday
8 a.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame
What: Join San Francisco and San Mateo Labor Council in having breakfast with Jackie Speier.
$30. buffet. RSVP by June 11th 650-572-8848

*Budget Hearings
When: June 16, 2008 - Monday
11 a.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Legislative Chamber - Room 250
What: City and County of San Francisco Budget and Finance Committee. Members: Jake McGoldrick, Sean Elsbernd, Ross Mirkarimi, Chris Daly and Carmen Chu
Information: www.sfgov.org


*Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon
When: June 16, 2008 Monday
5 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon will be married again by Mayor Gavin Newsom. This will be the only marriage held in City Hall this day.

SNOOP: What Your Stuff Says About You
When: June 16, 2008 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Does what's on your desk reveal what's on your mind? Psychologist Sam Gosling has been studying how people project (and protect) their inner selves. He shows how we showcase our personalities in unexpected ways, but also how we create personality in the first place, communicate it to others and interpret the world around us. $20. Non members.
Information: 415-597-6700

*District 3 Supervisor Candidates Forum
When: June 16, 2008 - Monday
Forum: 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Sign in - 6:30
What: District 3 Supervisor Candidates Forum hosted by Middle Polk Neighborhood (MPNA) Association, Holiday Inn: Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco. Free. Open to the Public. Nine candidates have indicated they will participate - Joseph Alioto Jr, Harold Brown, Sal Busalacchi, Claudine Cheng, Mike DeNunzio, Lynn Jefferson, Denise McCarthy and Wilma Pang. David Chiu will not be participating since David Chiu is part of the Middle Polk Neighborhood Association.
MPNA encompasses the community from California to Broadway and from Van Ness to Leavenworth. Group was formed as a response to increasing level of violent crime and prostitution.
Information: middlepolk.blogspot.com
wylie@middlepolk.org


San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP) Citywide Meeting
When: June 16, 2008 - Monday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 62 Santa Rosa Ave. between Mission and Alemany Streets
What: Citywide meeting
Information: www.sfop.org

Debra Winger
When: June 16, 2008 - Monday
8 p.m.
Where: JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear Debra Winger talk about her life on and off the silver screen
Information: Ticket Information: www.jccsf.org/arts

June 17, 2008 - Tuesday

Same-sex Marriages - Begin!

California Children's Rally!
When: June 17, 2008 - Tuesday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sacramento Capitol (front)
What: Celebrate children - rally against education cuts. Elephant in the Room - giant group-built elephant sculpture. Groups participating included Angry Tired Teachers band, the Burning Moss, the California Autoharp Gathering, Evo Bluestein, The Grateful Dads.

Lauren Weisberger
When: June 17, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Hear Lauren Weisberger discuss her new book. She wrote "The Devel Wears Prada".
$18. Non-Members
Information: club@commonwealthclub.org 415-597-6700

David Chiu - Happy Hour Hosted by Harvard Friends of David Chiu
When: June 17, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Azul Lounge, 1 Tillman Place, San Francisco
What: Harvard friends of David Chiu: Angela Poon Cheung, Ben Mangan, Claudia Jasin, Clifford Yin, Dan Nguyen-Tan, Darryl Chiang, Jennifer Anastasoff, Marisa Chun & Dean Paik, Mike Sweeney, Rebecca Smullin, Rocky Tsai, Rod Hsiao, Tony Wang, Anders Yang, Adeel Akhtar, Tom Steinbach, Jeremy Woodburn, Andres Acevedo, Wendy Campbell and Wendy Feng.
Information and tickets: Rebecca Smullin rsmullin@hotmail.com

*Harvey Milk Democratic Club Dinner
When: June 17, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 7 p.m. cocktails - Dinner 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Whitcomb, Grand Ballroom, 1231 Market Street (at 8th Street)
What: Dinner celebrating the Supreme Court Decision. Honoring Tom Ammiano, Dennis Herrera.Milk Director Gus Van Sant along with screenwriter Lanc Black. Assemblyman Mark Leno and State Senator Carole Migden and Right Reverend Marc Handley Andrus are attending If you are tying the knot on June 17th then come celebrate and receive a discounted marriage ticket and a shout out from the stage!
Information: Tickets 415-385-9229 or email tim at treasurer@milkclub.org Ticket deadline is June 13th
www.milkclub.org

Caltrain Bicycle Master Plan Public Meeting
When: June 17, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: Genentech Hall, Room 5201 University of California, San Francisco (Mission Bay) 600 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on Bicycle Master plan that focuses on ways to improve bike parking on its 10 most-popular stations.
Information: www.caltrain.com bikeplan@caltrain.com


June 18, 2008

*Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng (Barack's sister)
When: June 18, 2008 - Wednesday
9 a.m.
Where: Prana Restaurant, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Barack Obama's sister will be here to thank volunteers and supporters of Barack Obama. RSVP annemarie Stephens astephens@obamaca.com

Michelle Obama!
When: June 18, 2008 - Wednesday
10 a.m.
Where: Channel 7
What Michelle Obama will be a guest host on "The View".

*Budget Hearings
When: June 18, 2008 - Wednesday
11 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Legislative Chamber - Room 250 What: City and County of San Francisco Budget and Finance Committee. Members: Jake McGoldrick, Sean Elsbernd, Ross Mirkarimi, Chris Daly and Carmen Chu
Information: www.sfgov.org


*Scott McClellan - location moved
When: June 18, 2008 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Location moved to Fairmont Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 950 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: Hear Scott McClellan talk about his new book "What happened?"$18. non-members
Information: club@commonwealthclub.org

SPUR - Walking tour of Lower Fillmore District
When: June 18, 2008 - Wednesday
12:30
Where: Lower Fillmore District
What: Walking tour with Fred Blackwell and Gaynell Armstrong, both of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. Tour will be at Yoshi's Jazz Club, 1330 Fillmore Street at 12 noon. RSVP to info@spur to secure your sport.
Information: www.spur.com

The Resurrection of Bingo
When: June 18, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Green Room, San Francisco War Memorial Arts Center, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Play Bingo. - The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.
Information: www.sistersbingo.com

Lewis Black -(Sold Out)
When: June 18, 2008 - Wednesday
Doors open at 6 p.m, 7 p.m.
Where: College of Marin, Olney Hall
What: Lewis Black to speak at College Marin. Free. Preferred seating with purchase of his book "Me of Little Faith" book. Yo Introduction by Will Durst.
Information: 415-927-0960

June 19, 2008 - Thursday

*U.S. Rep. Tom Lantos will posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom today.

BART free until Noon.

*Budget Hearings*
When: June 19 2008 - Thursday
11 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Legislative Chamber - Room 250
What: City and County of San Francisco Budget and Finance Committee. Members: Jake McGoldrick, Sean Elsbernd, Ross Mirkarimi, Chris Daly and Carmen Chu
Information: www.sfgov.org


Healthcare without Insurance Companies
When: June 19, 2008 - Thursday
Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Moscone Center West, Howard Street at 4th Street, San Francisco
What: The health insurance trade association, America's Health Insurance Plans, will be holding its Institute 2008 in San Francisco. June 18-20th.
Join Senator Sheila Kuehl as emcee with speakers from state and national organization working for single payer. thousands of supporters of single-payer measures (SB 840 and HR 676) in demonstrating that getting rid of the insurance companies must be the first step on the way to solving the health care crisis. Demonstration sponsored by Single Payer Health Care Coalition.
Information: www.singlepayernow.net 415-695-7891
Source: sf4dem.com

SPUR - Presidio - Walt Disney Family Museum
When: June 19, 2008 - Thursday
12:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco
What: Project underway at the Presidio on a complex to create the Walt Disney Family Museum. Carolyn Kiernat and Lada Kocherovsky, both of Page & Turnbull will review the project. $5. non-members
Information: www.spur.com 415-781-8726

What Do Women Want?
When: June 19, 2008 - Thursday
1:30 to 5:30
Where: Hiram Johnson State Building, Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, S.F.
What: Ca. Commission on the Status of Women will be holding hearings on issues regarding women. They want to hear from people about what issues women and girls are facing and how the State should address them. The hearings will be comprised only of testimony from individuals and organizations.
Information: www.women.ca.gov

*"Cultivating The Future of San Francisco"
When: June 19, 2008 - Thursday
5:30
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Recreation and Park Commission and Recreation and Park Department joint meeting. Fasinating agenda. www.parks.sfgov.org Two items: John McLaren Park: Discussion and possible action to approve an MOU with the San Francisco Housing Authority for the operation and maintenance of a garbage and recycling center at John McLaren Park on Sunnydale Avenue. "Penguin Path". Discussion and possible action to permit temporary "Penguin Path" installation by the California Academy of Sciences, utilizing decals to mark the Golden Gae Park footpath from 9th Avenue along MLK Drive to the Academy of Sciences.
Recreation and Park Commission: Larry Martin, Jim Lazarus, Gloria Bonilla, Tom Harrison, David Lee, Meagan Levitan and Michael Sullivan.

Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
When: June 19, 2008 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: 515 Cortland, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting to discuss safety in Bernal Heights and to hold public officials accountable.,
Information: www.bhnc.org 415-206-2140 info@bhnc.org

*Post Office Meeting
When: June 19, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: State Building, Milton Marks Conference Center Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, S.F.
What: The Postal Service is considering changes to Fox Plaza Finance Station, Federal Building Station and the Civic Center Post Office Box Unit. Relocating Fox Plaza Finance Station and adding post office boxes at the new location. Closing Federal Building Station. Adding retail services to Civic Center Post Office Box Unit. Public meeting to gather input on how best to meet the community needs.
Information: Noemi Luna, San Francisco Postmaster, P. Box 88066, San Francisco, Ca. 94188-0066
Source: Mail delivered to my mail box by the mailperson .

*City Democratic Club
When: June 19, 2008 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco Fifth Floor
What: David Latterman, President of Fall Line Analytics for a presentation, dissection and discussion on recent election.
Information: info@citydemocraticclub.org 415-923-5252 www.citydemocraticclub.org

June 20, 2008 - Friday

Support the Letter Carriers at an Informational Picket
When: June 20, 2008 - Friday
4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Pacific Carrier Annex - 1199 Ortega @ 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Join NALC 214 for an information picket line to protest management's abuse and harrassment of postal employees.

Ring in Summer!
When: June 20, 2008 - Friday
6 to 7 p.m.
Where 8th Street and Howard
What: Get Free bike bell to ring in the Summer when you roll on by the SFBC Streetside Outreach Team. (SFMTA donated 800 bells!)
Information: kate@sfbike.org

Opera at AT&T Park
When: June 20, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m.
Where: AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco
What: Free Simulcast of SF Opera's Lucia di Lammermoor at AT&T Park. Free. Advanced registration ticket holders will be allowed to enter AT&T Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. through Lefty O'Doul Gate. When you register for your free simulcast tickets and early entry to AT&T park. Bring blankets to sit on field, no lawn or beach chairs
Information: sfopera.com
Source: www.yelp.com

June 21, 2008 - Saturday

*The Big One 2008 - Community Building
When: June 21, 2008 and June 22, 2008 - Saturday and Sunday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
What: Two-day community building event, the first annual gathering. Develop new relationships through dialogue, committed engagement, and trust. Develop sustainability, awareness and action, civic engagement, and localization of culture, economy, and decision-making. Promote respects for all life and the planet that sustains us. Free
Partners: Architects,Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility, Ecology Center of San Francisco, Global Exchange, Peace Every Day, Permaculture Guild, San Francisco Dept. of Environment, Urban Alliance for Sustainability, World Savvy, Wiser Earth, 350.org, People's Grocery www.beautifulcommunities.org


Bicycle Music Festival
When: June 21, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. on
What: Second Annual Bicycle Music Festival. All, day and into the night. Public venues all over the city.
Information: bicyclemusicfestival.com

58th Annual San Francisco Juneteenth Celebration
When: June 21, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza - San Francisco
Information: sfjuneteenth@sbglobal.net

John Avalos for Supervisor
When: June 21, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Playground at Russia and Madrid
What: Come celebrate John Avalos' campaign kick off for Supervisor in District 11. Why? To make a better District 11. Food, activities. John Avalos assisted in the design of the Excelsior Playground and Library and the Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center. John Avalos wants quality education, good jobs, health care, safe streets, public transportation, small business support, immigrant support and affordable housing.
Information: 415-584-8584 john@avalos08.com www.avalos08.com blog: http://avalos08.blogspot.com
Source: John Avalos invitation

Ghirardelli Square
When: June 21 and June 22 - Saturday and Sunday
Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Ghirardelli Square
What: Savour the Square. Celebrate the reopening of Ghirardelli Square, Entertainment, wine tasting, chocolate, cupcakes and shopping.
Information: www.ghirardellisq.com

2008 San Francisco Free Folk Festival
When: June 21 and June 22 - Saturday and Sunday
Noon to 10 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco, Wellness Center, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: 32nd Annual San Francisco Free Folk Festival. You can learn to Lindy Hop, hear a griot singer, take a bagpipe workshop. 10 stages
Information: www.sffolkfest.org/2008
Source: funcheaptsf.com


Crocker Amazon Playground
When: June 21, 2008 - Saturday
2 to 4 p.m.
What: Celebrate the completion of the Crocker Amazon Playground Mosaic Tile Bench Project. At the Big Purple Playground @ Geneva Avenue and Moscow. Dedication, food, treats and fund. Information 415-585-8005 or info@facesf.com


June 23, 2008 - Monday

*Tim Gaskin and Donna Sachet: OUT Spoken!
When: June 23, 2008 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Gaskin and Sachet will share their unique perspective on the LGBT community in San Francisco. Non-members $15
Information: 415-597-6700


June 24, 2008 - Tuesday

*Spur - City's Landmarks
When: June 24, 2008 - Tuesday
12:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco
What: Jack Gold, executive director of San Francisco Architectural Heritage will discuss the role of historic preservation in a rapidly changing city. $5. non-members
Information: www.spur.com

*Robert Scheer
When: June 24, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street 2nd Floor, S.F.
What: Veteran journalist Scheer discusses his belief that undue focus on military ambitions has weakened America. $18. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org

New Leaders Council Reception
When: June 24, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Google San Francisco, 345 Spear Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco
What: Join New Leaders Council for its Third Year Anniversary Reception. Welcoming Mark Walsh, New Leaders Council Chairman and founding CEO of Air America plus Assemblymember Fiona Ma, Former Clinton White House Dept. Chief of Staff Maria Echaveste. Pre-registration tickets are $40. Food and drink will be provided. Purchase tickets www.newleaderscouncil.org
Information: aborelli@newleaderscouncil.org
Source: San Francisco for Democracy sf4dem.com

*Jennifer Sey
When: June 24, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Jennifer Sey 1986 National Gymnastic Champion discusses her book "Chalked Up Inside Elite Gymnastics' Merciless Coaching, Overzealous, Parents, Eating Disorders, and Elusive Olympic Dreams".
Information: 415-863-8688

June 25, 2008 - Wednesday

*Supervisor Sophie Maxwell
When: June 25, 2008 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30
Where: 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce interview with Supervisor Sophia Maxwell. Soup is provided by SF Soup Company
Information and RSVP: www.sfcmamber.com/supes_for

*Jim Hormel
When: June 25, 2008 - Wednesday
5:15
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Jim Hormel: Now and Then. Conversation with the first openly gay ambassador.
$15. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org

*SPUR - Film Industry in San Francisco
When: June 25, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Sundance Kabuki, 1881 Post Street at Fillmore
What: Discussion about the film industry in San Francisco. Film indepth look at what draws and, in some cases repels, filmmakers from using San Francisco as their backdrop and its impact on the film. $20 non-members
Information and RSVP events@spur.org or call 415-781-8726 ext 120

*Police Commission Meeting
When: June 25, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco.


June 26, 2008 - Thursday

*SPUR - Better Streets Plan
When: June 26, 2008 - Thursday
12:30
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, S.F.
What: Discussion with Adam Varat and Cristina Olea, Kris Opbroek about the Better Streets Plan. $5. non-members
Information: www.spur.org

David Chiu
When: June 26, 2008 - Thursdays
5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Tony Nik's Cafe, 1534 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Reception honoring David Chiu candidate for Supervisor in District Three. Hosts: District Attorney Kamala Harris, Public Defender Jeff Adachi , Braden Woods, Brian Bringardner, Eric Fleming, Harry Dorfman, Jackson Gee, James Thompson, Jane Yim, Jeffrey Ross, JenniferYasumoto, Linda Allen, Marshall Khine, Michael Swart, Michon Martin, Paul Henderson, Russ Giuntini, Sharon Bacon, Sharon Reardon, Sharon Woo, Tony Hernandez, Van Ly, Victor Hwang, Wade Chow, Armando Miranda, Daro Inouye and Kathy Asada.
RSVP by emailing: DavidChiu4District3gmail.com

Plan C Fundraiser
When: June 26, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Transamerica Pyramid Penthouse, 48th Floor
What: Plan C Fundraiser. This year's speakers will be Sue Lee, candidate for supervisor in District 1 and Ahsha Safai, candidate for supervisor in District 11. Come hear them outline their ideas for the City. $50 members, $75 for non-members. As one of the largest moderate groups in San Francisco, Plan C's number one goal in 2008 is to help quality of life moderates win as many of these seats as possible. Sponsored generously by Seligman Western Enterprises Hosts: PG&E, Shorenstein Properties, San Francisco Realtors Association, Zachs Utrecht, Michael Sullivan and Paul Loeffler, Karen and David Crommie, Dona Crowder, Bruce Davis and Robb Murray, Robert Gain and Gene Ogden, Michael Kossman, Sarosh Kumana, Mark McCormick, Bill Wilkinson and Tom Given, GGRA, Co-Hosts: Building Owners and Residents Association (BOMA), Goldstein, Gellman, Melbostad, Gibson and Harris, Paragon Realty Group, SF Realtors Association, Sirkin Paul Associates, Zephyr Realty, Steve Adams, Rhadhi Ahern, Alvin Baum, Chris Boyd, Randy Brasche, Pam Brewster, Paul Byrne, Mark Calvano, Julian Chang, Rich Chicotel, Evette and Alexander Davis, Michael Denny, George Dias, Richard Gross, Tim Gullicksen, Steven Helfand, Clifford Hopkins, Mark Kelleher and Hon. Jose Cisneros, Neil Koris, John McAllilster, Mark Mayland, Trent Norris and Jack Calhoun, Tom Perrault and Sal Giambanco, Richard Poley, Linda Richardson, Jim Rudoff, Tamsin Smith, Ryan Steele, Andrew Sullivan, Scott Weiner
2008 Event Committee: Steve Adams, Melissa White, Gordon Friedman, Mark Kelleher, Jordanna Thigpen, Mike Sullivan, Mark Mayland, Bob Gain and Baha Hariri
Information: www.plancsf.org
Source: Plan C Invitation

San Francisco Labor Council COPE Reception Honoring SEIU 24/7 and Board of Supervisor President Aaron Peskin
When: June 26, 2008 Thursday
6 p.m. Program at 7 p.m.
Where: AT&T Park, 1 Willie Mayes Plaza, San Francisco.
What: Annual COPE Reception $175. each.
Information: 415-440-4809 Amber Parrish

*David Sedaris
When: June 26, 2008 Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Books, Inc., 601 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: David Sedaris will discuss is new book "When You Are Engulfed In Flames".
Information: 415-776-1111

*Richmond District Democratic Club
When: June 26, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza
What: Monthly meeting. "Spring Training for Fall Election 2008". Democratic Precinct Captain Program. Emily Lowe of the SFDCCC will have a technical discussion and kick-off of the Democratic Precinct Captain Program.
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412

*H.V.NA.
When: June 26, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church Basement, 7 Octavia (at Waller), San Francisco
What: General Meeting. Topic: Hayes Valley Playground Redesign. French American School proposal.
Information: www.hayesvalleysf.org

*June 27, 2008 - Friday

*Eric Mar
When: June 27, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 8:30
Where: Jane Morrison home, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser/dinner for Eric Mar, candidate for Supervisor in District One. Co-Hosts: Supervisor Jake McGoldrick, Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Assemblyman-to-be Tom Ammiano, Former Mayor Art Agnos, Public Defender Jeff Adachi, Esther Marks, Dick Grosboll, Michael Bornstein, Jennifer Clary, Richard and Shirley Hansen, Hene and Dennis Kelly and Paul Melbostad.
Eric Mar is member of the San Francisco School Board, Ethnics Studies teacher at San Francisco State University. Former SEIU Local 790 Shop Stewart and past member of State Bar of California's Human Rights Committee. Eric Mar goal is to ensure the community remains healthy, safe, affordable and vibrant with opportunities for everyone to live, work and thrive.
Eric's campaign for Supervisor is endorsed by SF Labor Council, United Educators of SF, California Nurses Assn. Donor's Choice: $35, $50., $75. Friend $100, Sponsor $250, Patron
$500
To reserve, send check to "Eric Mar for Supervisor" to Jane Morrison, 44 Woodland Ave. San Francisco, Ca. 94117
Information: 415-564-1482 www.ericmar.com
Source: Invitation from Jane Morrison

*District 3 Supervisor Candidate Meet and Greet.
When: June 27, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet District 3 Supervisor Candidates. Hosted by Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center
Information: www.tel-hi.org

*New Items

Information:

Ahsha Safai -candidate for Supervisor in District 11. received invitation too late to post:
Bay Area Armenian National Committee and Honarary Co-Host Supervisor Sean Elsbernd had house party at the residence of Haig and Ani Baghdassarian.
Ahsha Safai started out public service as aide to a City Councilor in Cambridge, Mass. Graduated from Northeastern University with a dual degree in African-American Studies and Political Science. Position in the White House as an assistant to President Clinton's Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Ahsha graduated from Massachusetts of Institute of Technology in 2000 in a degree in Urban Studies and City Planning with a concentration in neighborhood revitalization and a specialization in immigrant communities and public housing. He has a home in the Excelsior district. He worked for the San Francisco Housing Authority under Willie Brown. Ahsha became Deputy Field Director for Gavin Newsom's mayoral campaign, subsequently serving as Deputy Director to the Mayor's Office of Community Development. In 2007 Ahsha left to work for the Mission Language Vocation School.
Ahsha is an Iranian-American. His mother is American and his father is Iranian. His first name is a blend of his father's name, Ata Safai and his mother's name, Marsha McDonald. Ahsha lived in Tehran until he was 5 years old, when due to the 1979 Iranian revolution he moved to the United States.
Ahsha Safai's website under construction - coming soon www.ahshasafai.com


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