It's over!

SPUR Election Wrap-Up meeting was jammed packed with political insiders listening to Jim Stearns and David Latterman talk about yesterday's election. Even though the data was sketchy David Latterman had a power point presentation. The discussion was interesting, informative and very funny. "Can anyone give a definition of "moral turpitude"? - well anyway it passed!
The turn out was very low with the Midgen/Leno/Nation battle bringing out the more liberal vote which influenced the vote.
Sandoval - had his chance to win but Mary Mallen took votes away.
Migden/Leno/Nation. Nation got in too late, Leno announced 18 months before the election so he had time to campaign.
Newsom has 85% approval rating!
Prop A - liberal vote helped. When you have a revenue ballot argument (best to organize everyone before hand) so there is know one against ( i.e. the Park Bond).
Prop G - Coalition building - labor involved. Lots and lots of mail. No mail from Prop F - did anyone know Sierra Club was against Prop G?
Looking forward to November - battle for supervisors, hospital bond. Turnout will be HUGE.


Assemblymember Fiona Ma had election return party at Soluna Restaurant near City Hall.
What a great place to watch returns! Big screen, comfortable seating, food and drinks -very civil. Thanks Fiona! Thank heaven the election is over!!!!!

Beloved Robert McCarthy and Angela Quaranta had Election Lunch at the California Culinary Academy on Potrero Hill Tuesday . They honored the Attorney General Jerry Brown. Good food, lots of people. Best to celebrate while you are waiting for the vote to come in......

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 (tentatively)
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

*Eastern Neighborhoods Community Planning
When: June 5, 2008 - Thursday
1 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee, 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 Eastern Neighborhoods Program Director: Ken Rich 415-558-6345

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 & Sculptor 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 & Sculptor 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

*Grand Opening of Minnie and Lovie Ward Rec Center
When: June 7, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Capitol Avenue and Montana (District 11)
What: The San Francisco Rec and Park Department invites you to the Grand Opening of the Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center. Entertainment, family fund, food and music.
Information: www.parks.sfgov.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 Yacht 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


*HR 676 Hearings and vote
When: June 10, 2008 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco Board of Supervisors
What: Hearings on support HR 676, Medicare for All. Sponsored by Tom Ammiano
Information: guaranteedhealthcare.org

*Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association
When: June 10, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: One Rincon Hill Sales Center, 511 Harrison Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting program includes Jack Blair, Senior Vice President and General Counsel San Francisco Giants with presentation on Seawall Lot 333, Dr. Jordan Shalain, MD, Medical Director On Call Medical Group. RSVP to: info@rinconhillneighbors.org
Information: www.rinconhillneighbors.org

*Emily Murase - Running for School Board
When: June 10, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Launching her campaign for San Francisco School Board with a community potluck. Former chair of the Parent Advisory Council.
RSVP to 415-759-5295 or emurase@stanfordalumni.org Bring a small dish to share.
www.emilymurase.com

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

June 11, 2008 - Wednesday

* SPUR - Small Business in San Francisco
When: June 11, 2008 - Wednesday
12:30
Where: SPUR office, 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor San Francisco
What: Join Al Dixon, Executive Director of the San Francisco Small Business Development Center, Ken Stramm, Program Director of the LGBT Center's Economic Development program, and Jenny McNulty, Executive Director of Urban Solutions as they describe the landscape of groups providing support for small business. $5. non-members
Information: www.spur.com 415-781-8726 info@spur.org

*Chinese for Affirmative Action
When: June 11, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 Reception 7 p.m. Dinner and Program
Where: Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: 2008 CAA Celebration of Justice, Keynote Speaker, Frank H. Wu, Dean, Wayne State University Law School . Honoring Hyphen Magazine ; The legal team of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman LLP and Him Mark Lai. Sponsors: Southern California Edison, California Teachers Association, Heller Ehrman LLP, Rolland and Kathy Lowe, Union Bank of California. Host Committee Co-Chairs: Gwen Chan, Philip Kan Gotanda and Edwin M Lee $200.
Information: RSVP Laura Ma 415-274-6760 ext 313 or lma@caasf.org www.caasf.org

*Richard Engel - NBC News Correspondent
When: June 11, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Marines' Memorial Association, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Richard Engel, Middle East Correspondent and Beirut Bureau Chief, NBC News will speak about his new book "War Journal-My Five Years in Iraq". Program sponsored by World Affair Council and Marines' Memorial Association $15. non members
Information: 415-293-4600 www.itsyourworld.org

San Francisco Park Coalition Discussion on Rec and Park Budget.
When: June 11, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco, Room 305
What: Hear from City Staff about proposed cuts and how to advocate for your park during budget cuts. Vote on Budget to be on June 16, 2008 in the Board Chambers at 11 a.m. .
Information: 415-621-3260 or stewardship@sfnpc.org

*Better Streets Plan -
When: June 11, 2008 - Wednesday
6:00 to 8p.m.
Where: San Francisco Day School, 350 Masonic Ave. - enter on Golden Gate). Hosted by Fix Masonic.
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

Toll Increases
When: June 11, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Board of Supervisors Chambers, Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, Ca.
What: The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District will hold a public hearing on a proposed general toll increase and two options for a congestion-based toll increase.

June 12, 2008 - Thursday

*Better Streets Plan -
When: June 12, 2008 - Thursday
10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco.
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. Hosted by the Senior Action Network.
Information: www.sfbetterstreets.org

*SPUR - San Francisco Streets
When: June 12, 2008 - Thursday
12:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco
What: Urban designer and City-Space co-founder Benjamin Grant examines the San Francisco pattern in light of classic residential solutions. $5. non members
Information: www.spur.com 415-781-8726 info@spur.org

*The Indispensable New Deal: Discovering the Invisible Public Legacy of the Great Depression and What it Means for us Today
When: June 12, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Dr. Gray Brechin in Project Scholar of the California Living New Deal Project will discuss the New Deal in San Francisco on its 75th Anniversary.
Information: 415-557-4400

*Better Streets Plan -
When: June 12, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: St. Luke's Hospital Griffin Conference Room, 3555 Cesar Chavez St. at Valencia. Hosted by C.C. Puede/Precita Valley Neighbors and San Jose Guerrero Coalition to Save our Streets.
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



*New Items

Information:

Sal Busalacchi -Candidate for Supervisor in District Three had ad in Nortside Newsletter "
Sal Busalacchi for District 3 Supervisor. Join me and let's make an eyesore like The Palace Pagoda on Washington Square part of our community again!. Passion commitment results sal2008.org"

Kudos to Susan Pfeifer (delegate for Obama) for setting up tabling for voter registration at West Portal for "Sex & the City". It nice to see some "fun" going on in politics. Politics is getting so serious!

Lynn Jefferson - Supervisor District 3 - new web site electlynnjefferson.com phone number 415-335-7572 info@electlynnjefferson.com.

"Counselor". Memoir from Ted Sorensen, John Kennedy's speechwriter. Worked with JFK for eleven years. Well written, inside story about who Kennedy was - lots of new information.

All items subject to change. Best to check before attending


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