Sarah Palin and John McCain in the Sunset!

Sarah Palin and John McCain sighting at the "Greening The Sunset" community celebration at the Sunset Recreation Center on Saturday.


September 29, 2008 - Monday

John Avalos - District 11 - Fundraiser
When: September 29, 2008 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Mama Art Cafe, 4754 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser. Luis Granados and Joseph Smooke invite you to hear John's plans for District 11.
Information: avalos08.com

September 30, 2008 - Tuesday

David Chiu - Asian American Progressive Hukilau Reception
When: September30 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hukilau, 5 Masonic Ave.
Information: info@votedavidchiu.org

Steve Ngo - City College
When: September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: The Ambassador, 673 Geary Street at Leavenworth.
What: Fundraiser-Mixer for Steve Ngo. Honorary hosts: Assemblyman Mark Leno, Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting and President, Board of Trustees, Community College Lawrence Wong . Appetizers served. No host bar. $3 draft/$7 cocktails. Donation levels: Change Agent: $35./Change Leader:$50./Game Changer: $101.
RSVP: michael@stevengo.com

Ralph Nader
When: September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m. 6:30 program, 7:30 p.m. wine and hor d'oeuvres reception.
Where: Commonwealth Club office, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Ralph Nader: Whistle-Blower, Advocate, Spoiler? $20 non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org


October 1, 2008 - Wednesday

*Tenant Alert! When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday 11 a.m. Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco What: Legislation will be discussed to let landlords pass all water and sewer increases on to tenants is back again in front of the Supervisors' Land Use Committee (Maxwell, Sandoval and Peskin). The rent increase proposal should be heard around 11:30 a.m. This legislation will result in rent increases for tenants. Its main proponent is Supervisor Alioto-Pier. Supposedly, landlords are now threatening to spend their money to defeat Prop A, the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Bond, if they don't get a rent increase. These two issues are quite unrelated. Also, the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan is on the agenda right after the rent increase item. Information: www.sftu.org

Community College Board Candidate Forum
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: CCSF Main Campus, Amphitheatre, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Forum sponsored by City College Associated Students
Information: www.ccsf.edu

League of Women Voters - Ballot Measure Forum
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
Noon
Where: 201 Turk Street Apartment, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Ballot Measure Forum hosted by Tenant Associations Coalition. Open to public. Community partners are: Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City SRO Collaborative, San Francisco Elections Department, North of Market Planning Coalition
Information: 415-339-8327

Civic Celebration of the Life of Del Martin
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Rotunda, San Francisco City Hall
What: Lyon-Martin Health Services - Join us in honoring the life of Del Martin.
Speakers: Mayor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Reverend Cecil Williams, Jan Mirikitani, Aileen Hernandez, Ambassador James Hormel, Kate Kendell, Jewelle Gomez, Kendra Mon, daughter of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon.
Performances: Margie Adam, Glide Ensemble, Holly Near accompanied by Adrienne Torf, LGBT Color Guard, Sista Boom, Ellen Seeling, Linda Tillery accompanied by Tammy Hall.

*Red Poppy Candidate's Cultural Forum
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 7 :30 p.m.
Where: Folsom at 22nd Street, San Francisco
Information: ericquezada.com


Central Richmond District Safety Committee (CRDSC)
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Department Richmond Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting is being held in response to tragic murder of Jordan McKay on September 17, 2008 at Cabrillo Street and 15th Avenue in the Richmond District. The goals of the meeting are: Provide whatever details are available about this particular incident. Understand crime trends in our neighborhood - is crime getting better or worse, and why? Know what steps we can take to reduce crime and make our neighborhood safer. Speakers: Irina Chatsova, SF Safe, Kitty Ha, Safety Network/RAMS, an officer from the San Francisco Police Department's Richmond Station.
Information: crdsc.steeringcommittee@gmail.com
Source: theavenuesblog.com

Supervisor Debate - District Eleven
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center, 650 Capitol Street, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com

Supervisor Debate - District Four
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: South Sunset Playground Clubhouse, 40th Avenue and Vicente, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com

*Vesuvio's 60th Party - Poetry
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Vesuvio's, 255 Columbus, San Francisco
What: Poet Jack Hirschman and others will read selections from Kerouac, Ginsberg, Richard Brautigan and other Vesuvians.
Information: www.vesuvio.com

Grassroots to City Hall
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Balazo Gallery, 2182 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join us in a political discussion with supervisorial candidates Eric Quezada for District 9 and John Avalos for District 11. Learn how they plan to take our grassroots message to City Hall
Information: Nate Miller infoavalos08@gmail.com

October 2, 2008 - Thursday

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce -High Speed Rail Forum
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Public forum to heard about High Speed Rail - Prop1A. Judge Quentin L. Kopp will speak.
Information and RSVP: paleman@sfchamber.com

San Francisco League of Women Voter's Community College Board Candidate Forum
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Community College Board Forum
Information: lwvsf@lwvsf.org

* Eric - Mar - District One - Vice Presidential Debate Watching Party
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters: 4328 Geary Blvd between 7th and 8th Avenue, S.F.
What: Join Eric Mar watching Joe Biden expound on foreign policy from Iran to Canada, while Sarah Palin responds that she can see Russia from her Alaskan yard... $2. for beer and wine.



*Portola Candidates Forum
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Bethel Grace Lutheran Ministries, 465 Woolsey Street, San Francisco
Information: ericquezada.com

Vice-President Debate
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
Start 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Vice-President Debate. Moderator: Gwen Ifil.

Presidio Trust
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
What: Presidio Trust Workshop to provide additional opportunities to the public to discuss the Draft Main Post Plan and Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Statement.
Information: www.presidio.gov

District Three Supervisor Candidates Forum Sponsored by Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Chinese Cultural Center, Hilton Hotel, 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What: District Three Debate. Open to the public.
Information: Eric Li, CAA 415-274-6750

Richmond District Democratic Club Meeting
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Democratic Party/Obama Headquarters, 939 Market Street, S.F.
What: To see the new headquarters and have a meeting to discuss club business with possible phone banking.

October 3, 2008 - Friday

Proposition One: Pros and Cons of High Speed Rail
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
11:15 a.m. check in Program Noon
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: High Speed Rail - Pros and Cons. Quentin Kopp, Chairman, CA High Speed Rail Authority (Pro); Jon Coupal - President, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (Anti-Prop One)Norman Mineta, Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation - Moderator
$15. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org


Upwardly Global
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Camera Works, 657 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Upwardly Global. Food, Networking, Beer, Wine with Silent Auction. Early Bird $50 per person . Upwardly Global provides services to 700 refugees, asylees, and legal immigrants from over 94 developing countries. They provide clients with the mentoring, interviewing, job search and career counseling resources they need to get back into their careers and to achieve financial stability for their families.
Tickets: www.upwardlyglobal.org/180degrees/
Information: 415-834-9901.

Litquake.org
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, S.F.
What: Suckered: Writers Confess a Profound Lack of Judgment. $25. Featuring Jonathan Ames, Robert Mailer Anderson, Will Durst, Neal Pollack, April Sinclair, Mythbusters' Adam Savage, actress and poet Amber Tamblyn, Cintra Wilson.
Information: www.litquake.org

October 4, 2008 - Saturday

Terry Pimseur - Funeral Announcement
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Skylawn Memorial Park,near the intersection of HIghway 92 and Sklyline Blvd., San Mateo
What: Funeral for Terry Pimseur. Terry invented the weekend street festival. She developed the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Union Street, Fillmore Street and North Beach festivals.

*25th Annual Sandcastle Classic Competition at Ocean Beach
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Ocean Beach, Great Highway and JFK Drive, San Francisco
What: Leap sponsors this spirited competition between teams.
Information: leap4kids.org

John Avalos - District Eleven
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 4802 Mission Street (at Onondaga), San Francisco
What: Blitz the district. Knock on every door in the district.
Information: avalos08.com

Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

Citizenship & Immigration Fair
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 827 Vienna Street, San Francisco
What: Church of the Epiphany and SFOP are partnering with the Catholic archdiocese to host Citizenship Fairs. There are over 41,000 immigrants who are eligible to become citizens.
Information: 415-385-3632

25th Anniversary ECCO Awards
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
6 p.m.
Where: Disneyland Hotel, Magic Kingdom Ballroom, Anaheim
What: 25th Anniversary ECCO Awards. Gavin Newsom will be Keynote Speaker and will receive the Joe Dunn Political Leadership Award. Shannon Minter will receive a Community Service Award for his work as National Center for Lesbian Rights lead counsel in the California Marriage Equality decision. Receiving Civil Rights Award will be President Sal Rosselli of the SEIU - United Healthcare Workers- West. $175.
Information: ECCOdinner@yahoo.com

Vertigo
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
8 p.m.
Where: Union Square, San Francisco
What: Film Night. Starts at dust.

October 5, 2008 - Sunday

*6th Annual Excelsior Festival
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Persia Triangle, Mission @ Ocean and Persia, San Francisco
What: Excelsior Action Group invites to the 6th Annual Excelsior Festival. Music, fun and games, international food, arts and crafts.
Information: 415-585-0110

Castro Street Fair
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Castro at Market.

*Vesuvio's 60th Anniversary
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Vesuvio's, 255 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco (Jack Kerouac Alley).
What: 60th Anniversary celebration. Music. art.
Information: www.vesuvio.com


Steve Young
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
1:15 p.m.
Where: Candlestick Park
What: 49ers are to retire Steve Young's No. 8 Jersey.

October 6, 2008 - Monday

First Day for Early Voting! - City Hall, San Francisco

SPUR - Ballot and Brews
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
5:30 to 7:30
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Join SPUR policy staff and David Latterman of Fall Line Analytics, for an informal gathering where SPUR will explain what's on the ballot for the November election. BYOB
(Bring your own ballot) and SPUR provides wine, beer and snacks.
RSVP: events@spur.org www.spur.org

David Chiu - District Three
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Five Points Art House, 50 Bannam Place, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet for David Chiu:
RSVP and Information: houseparty@votedavidchiu.org votedavidchiu.org

*Norman Yee for School Board Salsa Party
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
6:45 p.m.
Where: Cafe Cocomo Bar & Night Club, 650 Indiana Street, S.F.
What: Salsa Party is a great way to support Norman's re-election campaign for school board. $25 includes free salsa lessons with Fernando and Mimi. Free entrance to Cafe Cocomo's weekly salsa dancing with DJ (you can dance your heart out til 2 a.m.). Chance to win a private dance lesson with famed salsa instructor Isabelle Rodrigues. Refreshments provided (no host bar).
Information: www.norman.yee.com


October 7, 2008 - Tuesday

*Public Policy Forum with District Three Supervisor Candidates
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
12 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor,S.F.
What: Meet the leading candidates: Joe Alioto Jr., David Chiu, Claudine Cheng, Mike DeNunzio and Denise McCarthy.
Information RSVP Patricia Aleman paleman@sfchamber.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Second Presidential Debate
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Connecticut Yankee, 100 Connecticut Street, San Francisco
What: Debate watching party.
Information: phdemclub.org

*State Senate Three Candidate Forum
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Live candidate forum. Assemblyman Mark Leno and Sashi McEntee
Information: lwvsf.org

*District 5 Debate
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 doors open. 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Neighborhood Parks Council and the Friends of the Urban Forest sponsor Quality of Life Debate discussing issues such as parks, recreation, and greening efforts.
Information: Sunya Ojure 415-621-3260


*San Francisco for Democracy - How ready are you to fight McCain/Palin?
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, S.F.
What: Hear from Susan Pfeiffer talk about Obama/Biden election efforts. A presentation on SF 4 Democracy's November 2008 election activities.
Information: sf4dem.com

District 9 Candidates Debate the Issues
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: 2961 16th Street at Bart, San Francisco
What: Hear the candidates ask tough questions from concerned citizens in District 9.
Information: www.d9debate.com

*Will Durst
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Talk and booksigning "The All-American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing"
Information: www.booksmith.com

October 8, 2008 - Wednesday

Senior Action Network - Making Connections in Wartime: Economy, Environment, Health!
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
9 a.m. through 2 p.m.
Where: 1111 Gough Street at Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Senior Action Network's 17th Annual Convention.
Information: www.senioractionnetwork.org


District 9 Supervisor Debate on Quality of Life Issues
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, S.F.
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest, San Francisco Beautiful are hosting non-partisan debates. The debate will focus on quality of life, environmental and park and recreation issues.
Information: www.sfnpc.org

*Fisherman's Wharf Planning
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Theater 39 at Pier 39, San Francisco
What: Danish architect Jan Gehl will present ideas for the re-configuring of the Wharf area.
Information: www.sfbike.org

October 9, 2008 - Thursday

SPUR - The Future of Pier 70
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, S.F.
What: Hear David Beaupre of the Port of San Francisco, Boris Dramov from Roma and Jim Musbach from Economic Planning Systems as they give us a glimpse on how the Plan for Pier 7o is shaping up.
Information: www.spur.org

*San Francisco Clean Energy Act - Prop H
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m. Mix and mingle starts at 6 speakers begin at 8 p.m.
Where: The Temple Room of Poleng Lounge, 1751 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to mingle over live jazz among friends who share your concern for global warming. Speakers: District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco Clean Energy Act - Julian Davis, Sierra Club - John Rizzo, Pacific Primary - Fir Ghobadian and Smith Group/Leap - Kyle Brunnel. 100% of the $25 sliding scale donation will benefit the S.F. Clean Energy Act.
Information: kandace@nopanetworking.com

*Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Carlton, 1075 Sutter Street (between Hyde and Larkin)
What: Alioto Town Hall Forums. Come and meet Joe in your neighborhood.
Information: www.aliotoforsupervisor.com

Salsa 4 Obama @ Jelly's Cafe
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Jelly's Cafe, 395 Terry Francois Street, San Francisco
What: Night of performance and dance with 100% going to the Obama campaign. All-Star Latin Band featuring John Calloway, Jesus Diaz and Louie Romero. DJ Luis Medina. Salsa Lessons, Rueda Lessons. $25.
Information: www.barackobama.com

October 10, 2008 - Thursday

Fleet Week - October 10, 2008 to October 12, 2008

October 11, 2008 - Friday

*"Green Supe" - Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: October 11, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: House of Love, 1596 Fulton Street, San Francisco (@ Lyon)
What: Benefit for Mark Sanchez. Guest Speakers: Peace Mom, Cindy Sheehan, Ross Mirkarimi, Bruce Wolf, John Rizzo, Christina Olague and Barbara Lopez.
Information: marksanchez.org

*New Items since last posting.

Information:

Eric Quezada - Candidate District Nine - Endorsed by Bernal Heights Democratic Club



--This is a lot of information, things change - please double check information before attending.

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September 26, 2008 - Friday


*Nurses Bridge Walk for Guaranteed Healthcare
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
Noon
Where: Vista Point parking lot (on Marin side of Golden Gate bridge). March ends at Crissy Field with rally and refreshments. Shuttles will be available starting at 11 a.m. to take people from Crissy Field to Vista Point
Information: bgallagher@calnurses.org

*Picket at the Le Meridian Hotel
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
4:15 p.m.
Where: 333 Battery Street, San Francisco
What: Join Local 2 members from around the City for a picket at Le Meridian Hotel. Workers have been organizing for a fair process to choose the Union.
Source: eric.quezada.com

*Schroeder's Street Party
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
4:40 to 9 p.m.
Where: 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: 115th Anniversary. Performers include Joe Smiell's Bavarian Band, Big Lou's Polka Casserole, the Almenrausch Schuhplatters and the Golden Gate Bavarian Club.
Information: www.schroederssf.com

Claudine Cheng - District Three - Debate Party
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1455 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: Debate Watch Party. Come for dinner and drinks at a watch party for the Presidential debate.
Information: 415-954-0860

Groove with David Chiu at Frey Norris Gallery
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Frey-Norris Gallery, 456 Geary Street
What: Enjoy an evening of music, art and the first presidential debate in honor of David Chiu. The Frey Norris Gallery is exhibiting works by Shen Shaomin.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/davidchiudebateparty
Information: info@votedavidchiu.org

*District Three Democratic Club Debate Club (Debate Watch Party)
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:45 p.m.
Where: King Cha Cha Thai Restaurant, 1268 Grant Avenue, San Francisco (North Beach) @ Vallejo Street near Columbus Avenue.
Information: www.d3dc.org

*Critical Mass - Mark Sanchez
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where:Headquarters 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Decorate bikes and then go downtown to Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero, San Francisco
Information: marksanchez.org

First Presidential Debate
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
6 to 7:30 p.m. (9 p.m. ET)
Where: University of Mississippi.
What: Debate. Topic: Foreign Policy and National Security. Moderator: Jim Lehrer.

Teachers for Eric Fundraiser
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Plough and the Stars Irish Pub, 116 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue
What: Join teachers and other supporters for a happy hours fundraiser at the legendary Innter Richmond pub. Devil's Slide, an outstanding local blue grass and Americana acoustic music quartet, will perform. No host bar.
Information: ericmar.com

Mark Sanchez - District Nine - Critical "Mark" Afterparty & BBQ
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m.
Where: 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: In celebration of Mark's recent endorsement by the SF Bike Coalition there will be a bbq for all the volunteers and Critical Mass lovers. Bike parking will be available and veggie options in abundance!
Information: marksanchez.org

September 27, 2008 - Saturday

California Academy of Sciences - Opening
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Where: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.
What: Grand re-opening. Free admission.
Information: www.calacademy.org

Lynn Jefferson
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Chameleon, 1299 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco (between Jones Street & Leavenworth
What: Lynn is Listening. Drop by and have a cup of coffee with Lynn. Let her know what issues are important to you.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com

*Randy Knox - District 11
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 4699 Mission Street (corner of Persia), San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization. Hear about the campaign for real choice, real change and real experience at the right time for District 11. Campaign will supply coffee, bagels, and all the Red Bull you can drink. Phone banking, precinct-walking and tabling.
Information: www.RandyKnox.com

*Carmen Chu - District 4
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 1038 Taraval, San Francisco
What: Short rally, coffee and pastries, walk precincts, distribute door hangers and talk to voters.
Information: carmenchu2008.com

*Sandra Fewer - School Board
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 1323 Polk Street, San Francisco (between Bush and Pine)
What: Precinct Walking
Information: sandrafewer.com

Ahsha Safai - District Eleven
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 4750 Mission Street, San Francisco.
What: Join us as we talk with voters, walk precincts.
Information: www.AhshaSafai.com

Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach. Fuel up on coffee and bagels before heading out to distribute literature and talk with voters about Denise.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

*Ross Mikarimi - District Five
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 580 Hayes Street at Laguna, San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization. Help distribute campaign literature.
Information: www.rossmirkarimi.com


Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 to 2:30
Where: Headquarters, 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization
Information: marksanchez.org

Yes on M - Help Stop Landlord Harassment
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Castro & Market (right at the plaza at the MUNI Underground entrance)
What: Yes on M literature drop. Castro is always the highest turnout in the City.
Information: Ted Guillicksen ted@sftu.org

The Expo for Independent Arts
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park, 18th Street and Dolores Street
What: Connection fair for independent arts, music and culture.

"Greening The Sunset"
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Sunset Rec Center, 28th Ave. & Lawton
What: Join in the greater Sunset's largest community celebration.
Information: sunsetfestival@sbcglobal.net 415-721-7322

Mark Sanchez - District Nine - Artista Auction
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
7 p.m.
Where: 988 Valencia Street
What: Over 50 artists have banded together to auction off their beautiful and provocative pieces - come purchase pieces to help support Mark Sanchez
Information: marksanchez.org

September 28, 2008 - Sunday

The 6th Annual Portola Festival
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 3 blocks of San Bruno Avenue in San Francisco from Silliman St to Bacon Street.
What: Portola Festival was created to spotlight the diversity, character and distinctiveness of one of the city's most interesting and fastest growing neighborhoods. The Festival features bistro style dining, arts, crafts, community booths, entertainment areas, large inflatable bounces, a petting zoo and pony rides as well as showcasimg the unique merchants of the area.
Information: www.portolafestival.org

Lynn Jefferson - District Three
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Coffee Adventures, 1331 Columbus Avenue (at North Point)
What: Lynn is listening. Drop by and have a cup of coffee with Lynn. Let her know what issues are important to you.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com

Folsom Street Fair
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 7th Street at Folsom Street
Information: folsomstreetfair.org

Sandra Fewer- School Board and Ross Mirkarimi - District Five
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 4 p.m
Where: Tichenor Square Courtyard off of Geary and Laguna.
What: Cookout and community event to meet District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Sandra Lee Fewer candidate for School Board. Hosted by Carl and Tami Bryant. Speakers include Public Defender Jeff Adachi and School Board Vice President Kim-Shree Maufas.
Information: www.sandrafewer.com www.rossmirkarimi.com

28th Annual Annual nonstop standup comedy event.
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to Five
Where: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park
Information: www.comedyday.com

Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three - Alioto Town Hall Forums
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Eureka Theater, 215 Jackson Street (at Front).
What: Come and meet Joe in your neighborhood.
Information: www.aliotoforsupervisor.com

*Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
7 to 11 p.m.
Where: The Mint, 1942 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Karaoke party hosted by Mr. Wiyum Walkert. Come belt out your favorite Madonna songs with Mark and the daytrippers from Folsom Street Fair.
Information: marksanchez.org

*Clean Energy Act Fundraiser
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
7 p.m. (another posting showed 6 to 9 p.m.?)
Where: Medjool, 2522 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Clean Energy Act Fundraiser. The cocktails and the beats of DJ B-Hall begin at 7 p.m. sharp, we'll be welcoming guess speakers Ross Mirkarimi, Mark Sanchez, John Rizzo and Mark Leno. All in support of a real plan to green this fabulous City.

September 29, 2008 - Monday

*John Avalos - District 11 - Fundraiser
When: September 29, 2008 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Mama Art Cafe, 4754 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser. Luis Granados and Joseph Smooke invite you to hear John's plans for District 11.
Information: avalos08.com


September 30, 2008 - Tuesday

David Chiu - Asian American Progressive Hukilau Reception
When: September30 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hukilau, 5 Masonic Ave.
Information: info@votedavidchiu.org

*Steve Ngo - City College
When: September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: The Ambassador, 673 Geary Street at Leavenworth.
What: Fundraiser-Mixer for Steve Ngo. Honorary hosts: Assemblyman Mark Leno, Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting and President, Board of Trustees, Community College Lawrence Wong . Appetizers served. No host bar. $3 draft/$7 cocktails. Donation levels: Change Agent: $35./Change Leader:$50./Game Changer: $101.
RSVP: michael@stevengo.com

Ralph Nader
When: September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m. 6:30 program, 7:30 p.m. wine and hor d'oeuvres reception.
Where: Commonwealth Club office, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Ralph Nader: Whistle-Blower, Advocate, Spoiler? $20 non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org


October 1, 2008 - Wednesday

*Community College Board Candidate Forum
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: CCSF Main Campus, Amphitheatre, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Forum sponsored by City College Associated Students
Information: www.ccsf.edu

League of Women Voters - Ballot Measure Forum
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
Noon
Where: 201 Turk Street Apartment, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Ballot Measure Forum hosted by Tenant Associations Coalition. Open to public. Community partners are: Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City SRO Collaborative, San Francisco Elections Department, North of Market Planning Coalition
Information: 415-339-8327

*Civic Celebration of the Life of Del Martin
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Rotunda, San Francisco City Hall
What: Lyon-Martin Health Services - Join us in honoring the life of Del Martin.
Speakers: Mayor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Reverend Cecil Williams, Jan Mirikitani, Aileen Hernandez, Ambassador James Hormel, Kate Kendell, Jewelle Gomez, Kendra Mon, daughter of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon.
Performances: Margie Adam, Glide Ensemble, Holly Near accompanied by Adrienne Torf, LGBT Color Guard, Sista Boom, Ellen Seeling, Linda Tillery accompanied by Tammy Hall.

Central Richmond District Safety Committee (CRDSC)
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Department Richmond Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting is being held in response to tragic murder of Jordan McKay on September 17, 2008 at Cabrillo Street and 15th Avenue in the Richmond District. The goals of the meeting are: Provide whatever details are available about this particular incident. Understand crime trends in our neighborhood - is crime getting better or worse, and why? Know what steps we can take to reduce crime and make our neighborhood safer. Speakers: Irina Chatsova, SF Safe, Kitty Ha, Safety Network/RAMS, an officer from the San Francisco Police Department's Richmond Station.
Information: crdsc.steeringcommittee@gmail.com
Source: theavenuesblog.com

Supervisor Debate - District Eleven
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center, 650 Capitol Street, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com

Supervisor Debate - District Four
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: South Sunset Playground Clubhouse, 40th Avenue and Vicente, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com

Grassroots to City Hall
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Balazo Gallery, 2182 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join us in a political discussion with supervisorial candidates Eric Quezada for District 9 and John Avalos for District 11. Learn how they plan to take our grassroots message to City Hall
Information: Nate Miller infoavalos08@gmail.com

October 2, 2008 - Thursday

* San Francisco Chamber of Commerce -High Speed Rail Forum
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Public forum to heard about High Speed Rail - Prop1A. Judge Quentin L. Kopp will speak.
Information and RSVP: paleman@sfchamber.com

San Francisco League of Women Voter's Community College Board Candidate Forum
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Community College Board Forum
Information: lwvsf@lwvsf.org

*Vice-President Debate
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
Start 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Vice-President Debate. Moderator: Gwen Ifil.

Presidio Trust
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
What: Presidio Trust Workshop to provide additional opportunities to the public to discuss the Draft Main Post Plan and Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Statement.
Information: www.presidio.gov

District Three Supervisor Candidates Forum Sponsored by Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Chinese Cultural Center, Hilton Hotel, 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What: District Three Debate. Open to the public.
Information: Eric Li, CAA 415-274-6750

Richmond District Democratic Club Meeting
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Democratic Party/Obama Headquarters, 939 Market Street, S.F.
What: To see the new headquarters and have a meeting to discuss club business with possible phone banking.

October 3, 2008 - Friday

Proposition One: Pros and Cons of High Speed Rail
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
11:15 a.m. check in Program Noon
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: High Speed Rail - Pros and Cons. Quentin Kopp, Chairman, CA High Speed Rail Authority (Pro); Jon Coupal - President, Howard Jarvis Taxpapers Associaiton (Anti-Prop One)Norman Mineta, Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation - Moderator
$15. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org


Upwardly Global
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Camera Works, 657 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Upwardly Global. Food, Networking, Beer, Wine with Silent Auction. Early Bird $50 per person . Upwardly Global provides services to 700 refugees, asylees, and legal immigrants from over 94 developing countries. They provide clients with the mentoring, interviewing, job search and career counseling resources they need to get back into their careers and to achieve financial stability for their families.
Tickets: www.upwardlyglobal.org/180degrees/
Information: 415-834-9901.

Litquake.org
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, S.F.
What: Suckered: Writers Confess a Profound Lack of Judgment. $25. Featuring Jonathan Ames, Robert Mailer Anderson, Will Durst, Neal Pollack, April Sinclair, Mythbusters' Adam Savage, actress and poet Amber Tamblyn, Cintra Wilson.
Information: www.litquake.org

October 4, 2008 - Saturday

*Terry Pimseur - Funeral Announcement
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Skylawn Memorial Park,near the intersection of HIghway 92 and Sklyline Blvd., San Mateo
What: Funeral for Terry Pimseur. Terry invented the weekend street festival. She developed the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Union Street, Fillmore Street and North Beach festivals.

*John Avalos - District Eleven
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 4802 Mission Street (at Onondaga), San Francisco
What: Blitz the district. Knock on every door in the district.
Information: avalos08.com

Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

Citizenship & Immigration Fair
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 827 Vienna Street, San Francisco
What: Church of the Epiphany and SFOP are partnering with the Catholic archdiocese to host Citizenship Fairs. There are over 41,000 immigrants who are eligible to become citizens.
Information: 415-385-3632

25th Anniversary ECCO Awards
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
6 p.m.
Where: Disneyland Hotel, Magic Kingdom Ballroom, Anaheim
What: 25th Anniversary ECCO Awards. Gavin Newsom will be Keynote Speaker and will receive the Joe Dunn Political Leadership Award. Shannon Minter will receive a Community Service Award for his work as National Center for Lesbian Rights lead counsel in the California Marriage Equality decision. Receiving Civil Rights Award will be President Sal Rosselli of the SEIU - United Healthcare Workers- West. $175.
Information: ECCOdinner@yahoo.com

Vertigo
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
8 p.m.
Where: Union Square, San Francisco
What: Film Night. Starts at dust.

October 5, 2008 - Sunday

Castro Street Fair
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Castro at Market.

*Steve Young
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
1:15 p.m.
Where: Candlestick Park
What: 49ers are to retire Steve Young's No. 8 Jersey.

October 6, 2008 - Monday

First Day for Early Voting! - City Hall, San Francisco

*SPUR - Ballot and Brews
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
5:30 to 7:30
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Join SPUR policy staff and David Latterman of Fall Line Analytics, for an informal gathering where SPUR will explain what's on the ballot for the November election. BYOB
(Bring your own ballot) and SPUR provides wine, beer and snacks.
RSVP: events@spur.org www.spur.org

*David Chiu - District Three
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Five Points Art House, 50 Bannam Place, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet for David Chiu:
RSVP and Information: houseparty@votedavidchiu.org votedavidchiu.org
October 7, 2008 - Tuesday

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Second Presidential Debate
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Connecticut Yankee, 100 Connecticut Street, San Francisco
What: Debate watching party.
Information: phdemclub.org

District 9 Candidates Debate the Issues
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: 2961 16th Street at Bart, San Francisco
What: Hear the candidates ask tough questions from concerned citizens in District 9.
Information: www.d9debate.com

October 8, 2008 - Wednesday

District 9 Supervisor Debate on Quality of Life Issues
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, S.F.
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest, San Francisco Beautiful are hosting non-partisan debates. The debate will focus on quality of life, environmental and park and recreation issues.
Information: www.sfnpc.org

*New Items since last posting.

Information:

Sue Lee - District One - Has adorable t-shirts - You get one when you volunteer. Updated website - sueleeforsupervisor.com

Kimberly Wicoff - School Board - endorsed by Gavin Newsom and Supervisor Sophie Maxwell.

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - Endorsements
Yes on A - SF General Hospital
No on B - Establishing Affordable Housing Fund
No on C - Prohibiting city employees from serving on charter boards and commissions
Yes on D - Financing Pier 70
No on E - Changing the number of signatures required to recall city officials
No on F - Holding all scheduled city elections ony in even-numbered years
Yes on G - Allowing retirement system credit for unpaid parental leave
No on H - San Francisco Renewable Energy Goals
Yes on I - Creating the Office of an Independent Rate-Payer Advocate
No on J - Creating a Historic Preservation Commission
No on K - Changing the Enforcement of Laws related to Prostitution
Yes on L - Funding the Community Justice Center
No on M - Changing the residential Rent Ordinance
Neutral on N - Changing the Real Property Transfer Tax Rates
Yes on O - Replacing the emergency response fee
No Position on P - changing the composition of the S.F. County Transportation Authority Board
Neutral on Q - Modifying the Payroll Expense Tax
No Position on R - Renaming the Oceanside Water Treatment Plant
Yes on S - Policy regarding budget set asides
No on T - Free and Low-cost substance abuse treatment programs
No Position on U - Policy against Funding for deployment of Armed Forces in Iraq
Yes on V - Policy against terminating Junior Reserve Officer Traing Corps


--This is a lot of information, things change - please double check information before attending.

Please email items for the calendar to mission2894@gmail.com.

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District Three Forum - Francisco Middle School

District Three Candidates' Forum was held at Francisco Middle School Auditorium Tuesday night.
This Forum was unusual because the sponsors, Russian Hill Neighbors, Telegraph Hill Dwellers and North Beach Neighbors don't always get along.
As Moderator Ken Garcia, Examiner Columnist, for the Forum said "District Three Fights Over Everything".
Candidates attending : Joseph Alioto, Jr., David Chiu, Tony Gantner, Lynn Jefferson, Wilma Pang, Claudine Cheng, Denise McCarthy, Mike DeNunzio and Earl Thibodeau.
Questions asked:
What are your accomplishments in District Three and how did you lead?
What is the number one issue in the schools?
What would you do about homelessness, graffiti and illegal dumping?
David Chiu suggested consolidating, streamlining blight ordinance so that everyone knows what they have to do.
Joseph Alioto Jr. suggested ""trash or treasure day" - where residents put out their unwanted items - and people can take what they want and then at the end of the day items would be taken away by Goodwill.
Would you relax zoning in the more density residential districts?
Do you support rent control? (all said yes).
What would you do about crime?
Would you stop new restaurants from opening up in the North Beach? (answer was no - case by case basis). Joseph Alioto Jr. suggested we tell people what they can do, not what they cannot do.
I think most people are relieved that they have rank choice voting - so they can vote for more than one candidate. Walking home last night, many restaurants, store fronts had more than one candidates' sign in the window.
Rank choice voting keeps down the negative campaigning. Because there are so many candidates in District Three - these forums are important in helping voters make their decisions.

Note: Many store fronts are empty on Grant Avenue, there were many restaurants that are normally crowded that were semi-empty - this is a good time for San Franciscans to go down to North Beach and enjoy the evening.


September 24, 2008 - Wednesday


*Stacey's - Barton Gellman - "The Cheney Vice Presidency"
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
12:30
Where: Stacey's, 581 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Barton Gellman, Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist offers his examination of Dick Cheney's role as vice president.
Information: www.staceys.com

*Affordable Housing Alliance Political Action Committee
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
5:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Ave. at Polk, Lower Level, Conference Room, S.F.
What: Endorsement meeting for the November election. Candidates will be interviewed and there will be a discussion about the propositions followed by a vote for endorsement.

Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: TOSCA, 242 Columbus Ave.
What: A special event at TOSCA. Contribution $100. up
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

World Affairs Council - Robert Reich
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor
What: Hear Robert Reich, former United States Secretary of Labor "The New Shape of Capitalism to come?". $15. non-members
Information: www.itsyourworld.org

Church and Duboce Track Improvement Project
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: CPMC Davies Gazebo Room, 45 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: Neighborhood meeting to discuss the Church and Duboce Track Improvement Project.
Information: Anthony Bryant, Muni Project Manager - 415-701-4309

India Basin/Hunters Point Shoreline Community Planning Meeting
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 Third Street (at Newcomb Street)
What: The Bayview Hunters Point PAC Land Use Committee invites you to participate in meeting about the India Basin shoreline area of the Bayview Hunters Point community (Area C). A general update on the status of the planning process will be given at this meeting, as well as a presentation on draft plan components: a policy framework, a zoning concept, and a height concept.

Supervisor Debate - District Three
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Recreation Center, 660 Lombard Street
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com

SF4DemocracyPAC/General Membership Meeting
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mission District Police Station @ 630 Valencia Street
What: Endorsements for the November General Election.
Information: sf4dem.com

September 25, 2008 - Thursday

Eva Royal - District Nine
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Gold Key Realty, 1000 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: You are cordially invited to a wine and tapas reception to meet Eva Royale Candidate for Supervisor in District Nine. Come and hear what the candidate has to say about why she is running for Supervisor and what her plans are if elected. Hosted by Peter Gallegos and Jorge Careamo - Gold Key Realty
RSVP 415-648-8100 ext 14

*Central City Democrats
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco (corner of Jones)
What: Endorsement meeting. Paid members are invited to stop by to cast their ballot for candidates and measures on the upcoming Nov. 4, 2008 election. In lieu of a formal agenda, we will be congregating over refreshments in the first floor community room while balloting is being held. All are welcomed.
Information: George Dias, President centralcitydemocrats@yahoo.com centralcitydemocrats.blogspot.com

Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Gio's Restaurant, 531 Commercial Street, San Francisco
What: Attorneys' for Alioto Reception with Joseph L. Alioto Jr. hosted by Mitizi Chang, Sadik Husen, Matt Kliszewski, David Friedman, Cris Infante, Kyle Schrinder, Erica Galos Alioto, Matt Kline and Blake Williams. Cocktails and appetizers. $50 up.
RSVP: Sarah Zeiger sarahzeiger@gmail.com

Bicycle ride through the Richmond District with Eric Mar and supporters
When: September 25, 2008 -Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Eric's HQ, 4328 Geary Blvd. between 7th and 8th Avenue
What: Ride through the lovely avenues, up 8th Avenue to the Cabrillo Street bike lane to Ocean Beach, and then back through Golden Gate Park to the Conservatory of Flowers and Arguello. On Arguello, we will travel to the Lake Street bike lane out to China Beach.
Information: eric.mar.com

School Board Candidate Forum
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30
Where: Lincoln High School Auditorium, 2162 24th Avenue, S.F.
What: Plan C, Supervisor Carmen Chu and Supervisor Sean Elsbernd are sponsoring School Board Candidate Forum. Audience will be able to ask their questions directly to the candidates .
Information: Plan C www.plancsf.org

Presidio Trust Workshop
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Presidio Officers' Club, 50 Moraga Ave.
What: Workshop with additional opportunities to the public to discuss the Draft Main Post Plan.
Information: www.presidio.gov

Richmond District Democratic Club
When: Septemember 25, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza
What: Ballot Endorsements for November 4, 2008 Election. The Club will hear speakers for and against local initiatives and candidates.
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412

Ross Mirkarimi - Pub Crawl with Team Mirkarimi
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 580 Hayes at Laguna
What: Pub crawl through Hayes Valley.
Information: www.rossmirkarimi.com

September 26, 2008 - Friday

*Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
11 a.m. check-in Noon - Program
Where: Fairmont Hotel Gold Room, 950 Mason Street, S.F.
What: Governor Schwarzenegger will share his vision of how California can remain a leader in the fight against climate change. $30. non-members.
Information: www.commonwealthclub.org

Nurses Bridge Walk for Guaranteed Healthcare
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
Noon
Where: Vista Point parking lot (on Marin side of Golden Gate bridge). March ends at Crissy Field with rally and refreshments.
Information: bgallagher@calnurses.org

*Claudine Cheng - District Three - Debate Party
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1455 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: Debate Watch Party. Come for dinner and drinks at a watch party for the Presidential debate.
Information: 415-954-0860


Groove with David Chiu at Frey Norris Gallery
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Frey-Norris Gallery, 456 Geary Street
What: Enjoy an evening of music, art and the first presidential debate in honor of David Chiu. The Frey Norris Gallery is exhibiting works by Shen Shaomin.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/davidchiudebateparty
Information: info@votedavidchiu.org

First Presidental Debate
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
6 to 7:30 p.m. (9 p.m. ET)
Where: University of Mississippi.
What: Debate. Topic: Foreign Policy and National Security. Moderator: Jim Lehrer.

Teachers for Eric Fundraiser
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Plough and the Stars Irish Pub, 116 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue
What: Join teachers and other supporters for a happy hours fundraiser at the legendary Innter Richmond pub. Devil's Slide, an outstanding local blue grass and Americana acoustic music quartet, will perform. No host bar.
Information: ericmar.com

*Mark Sanchez - District Nine - Critical "Mark" Afterparty & BBQ
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m.
Where: 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: In celebration of Mark's recent endorsement by the SF Bike Coalition there will be a bbq for all the volunteers and Critical Mass lovers. Bike parking will be available and veggie options in abundance!
Information: marksanchez.org


September 27, 2008 - Saturday

California Academy of Sciences - Opening
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Where: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.
What: Grand re-opening. Free admission.
Information: www.calacademy.org

*Lynn Jefferson
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Chameleon, 1299 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco (between Jones Street & Leavenworth
What: Lynn is Listening. Drop by and have a cup of coffee with Lynn. Let her know what issues are important to you.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com

*Ahsha Safai - District Eleven
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 4750 Mission Street, San Francisco.
What: Join us as we talk with voters, walk precincts.
Information: www.AhshaSafai.com

Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach. Fuel up on coffee and bagels before heading out to distribute literature and talk with voters about Denise.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 to 2:30
Where: Headquarters, 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization
Information: marksanchez.org

*Yes on M - Help Stop Landlord Harassment
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Castro & Market (right at the plaza at the MUNI Underground entrance)
What: Yes on M literature drop. Castro is always the highest turnout in the City.
Information: Ted Guillicksen ted@sftu.org

The Expo for Independent Arts
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park, 18th Street and Dolores Street
What: Connection fair for independent arts, music and culture.

"Greening The Sunset"
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Sunset Rec Center, 28th Ave. & Lawton
What: Join in the greater Sunset's largest community celebration.
Information: sunsetfestival@sbcglobal.net 415-721-7322

*Mark Sanchez - District Nine - Artista Auction
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
7 p.m.
Where: 988 Valencia Street
What: Over 50 artists have banded together to auction off their beautiful and provocative pieces - come purchase pieces to help support Mark Sanchez
Information: marksanchez.org

September 28, 2008 - Sunday

*The 6th Annual Portola Festival
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 3 blocks of San Bruno Avenue in San Francisco from Silliman St to Bacon Street.
What: Portola Festival was created to spotlight the diversity, character and distinctiveness of one of the city's most interesting and fastest growing neighborhoods. The Festival features bistro style dining, arts, crafts, community booths, entertainment areas, large inflatable bounces, a petting zoo and pony rides as well as showcasimg the unique merchants of the area.
Information: www.portolafestival.org

*Lynn Jefferson - District Three
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Coffee Adventures, 1331 Columbus Avenue (at North Point)
What: Lynn is listening. Drop by and have a cup of coffee with Lynn. Let her know what issues are important to you.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com

Folsom Street Fair
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 7th Street at Folsom Street
Information: folsomstreetfair.org

Sandra Fewer- School Board and Ross Mirkarimi - District Five
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 4 p.m
Where: Tichenor Square Courtyard off of Geary and Laguna.
What: Cookout and community event to meet District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Sandra Lee Fewer candidate for School Board. Hosted by Carl and Tami Bryant. Speakers include Public Defender Jeff Adachi and School Board Vice President Kim-Shree Maufas.
Information: www.sandrafewer.com www.rossmirkarimi.com

28th Annual Annual nonstop standup comedy event.
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to Five
Where: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park
Information: www.comedyday.com

*Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three - Alioto Town Hall Forums
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Eureka Theater, 215 Jackson Street (at Front).
What: Come and meet Joe in your neighborhood.
Information: www.aliotoforsupervisor.com

*Clean Energy Act Fundraiser
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
7 p.m.
Where: Medjool, 2522 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Clean Energy Act Fundraiser. The cocktails and the beats of DJ B-Hall begin at 7 p.m. sharp, we'll be welcoming guess speakers Ross Mirkarimi, Mark Sanchez, John Rizzo and Mark Leno. All in support of a real plan to green this fabulous City.


September 30, 2008 - Tuesday

David Chiu - Asian American Progressive Hukilau Reception
When: September30 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hukilau, 5 Masonic Ave.
Information: info@votedavidchiu.org

*Steve Ngo - City College
When: September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: The Ambassador, 673 Geary Street at Leavenworth.
What: Fundraiser-Mixer for Steve Ngo. Appetizers served. No host bar. $3 draft/$7 cocktails. Donation levels: Change Agent: $35./Change Leader:$50./Game Changer: $101.
RSVP: michael@stevengo.com

*Ralph Nader
When: September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m. 6:30 program, 7:30 p.m. wine and hor d'oeuvres reception.
Where: Commonwealth Club office, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Ralph Nader: Whistle-Blower, Advocate, Spoiler? $20 non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org


October 1, 2008 - Wednesday

*League of Women Voters - Ballot Measure Forum
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
Noon
Where: 201 Turk Street Apartment, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Ballot Measure Forum hosted by Tenant Associations Coalition. Open to public. Community partners are: Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City SRO Collaborative, San Francisco Elections Department, North of Market Planning Coalition
Information: 415-339-8327

*Central Richmond District Safety Committee (CRDSC)
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Department Richmond Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting is being held in response to tragic murder of Jordan McKay on September 17, 2008 at Cabrillo Street and 15th Avenue in the Richmond District. The goals of the meeting are: Provide whatever details are available about this particular incident. Understand crime trends in our neighborhood - is crime getting better or worse, and why? Know what steps we can take to reduce crime and make our neighborhood safer. Speakers: Irina Chatsova, SF Safe, Kitty Ha, Safety Network/RAMS, an officer from the San Francisco Police Department's Richmond Station.
Information: crdsc.steeringcommittee@gmail.com
Source: theavenuesblog.com

*Supervisor Debate - District Eleven
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center, 650 Capitol Street, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com

*Supervisor Debate - District Four
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: South Sunset Playground Clubhouse, 40th Avenue and Vicente, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com

*Grassroots to City Hall
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Balazo Gallery, 2182 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join us in a political discussion with supervisorial candidates Eric Quezada for District 9 and John Avalos for District 11. Learn how they plan to take our grassroots message to City Hall
Information: Nate Miller infoavalos08@gmail.com

October 2, 2008 - Thursday

*San Francisco League of Women Voter's Community College Board Candidate Forum
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Community College Board Forum
Information: lwvsf@lwvsf.org

*Vice-President Debate
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
Start 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Vice-President Debate. Moderator: Gwen Ifil.

*Presidio Trust
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
What: Presidio Trust Workshop to provide additional opportunities to the public to discuss the Draft Main Post Plan and Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Statement.
Information: www.presidio.gov

*District Three Supervisor Candidates Forum Sponsored by Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Chinese Cultural Center, Hilton Hotel, 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What: District Three Debate. Open to the public.
Information: Eric Li, CAA 415-274-6750

*Richmond District Democratic Club Meeting
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Democratic Party/Obama Headquarters, 939 Market Street, S.F.
What: To see the new headquarters and have a meeting to discuss club business with possible phone banking.

October 3, 2008 - Friday

*Proposition One: Pros and Cons of High Speed Rail
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
11:15 a.m. check in Program Noon
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: High Speed Rail - Pros and Cons. Quentin Kopp, Chairman, CA High Speed Rail Authority (Pro); Jon Coupal - President, Howard Jarvis Taxpapers Associaiton (Anti-Prop One)Norman Mineta, Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation - Moderator
$15. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org


*Upwardly Global
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Camera Works, 657 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Upwardly Global. Food, Networking, Beer, Wine with Silent Auction. Early Bird $50 per person . Upwardly Global provides services to 700 refugees, asylees, and legal immigrants from over 94 developing countries. They provide clients with the mentoring, interviewing, job search and career counseling resources they need to get back into their careers and to achieve financial stability for their families.
Tickets: www.upwardlyglobal.org/180degrees/
Information: 415-834-9901.

*Litquake.org
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, S.F.
What: Suckered: Writers Confess a Profound Lack of Judgment. $25. Featuring Jonathan Ames, Robert Mailer Anderson, Will Durst, Neal Pollack, April Sinclair, Mythbusters' Adam Savage, actress and poet Amber Tamblyn, Cintra Wilson.
Information: www.litquake.org

October 4, 2008 - Saturday

*Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

*Citizenship & Immigration Fair
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 827 Vienna Street, San Francisco
What: Church of the Epiphany and SFOP are partnering with the Catholic archdiocese to host Citizenship Fairs. There are over 41,000 immigrants who are eligible to become citizens.
Information: 415-385-3632

*25th Anniversary ECCO Awards
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
6 p.m.
Where: Disneyland Hotel, Magic Kingdom Ballroom, Anaheim
What: 25th Anniversary ECCO Awards. Gavin Newsom will be Keynote Speaker and will receive the Joe Dunn Political Leadership Award. Shannon Minter will receive a Community Service Award for his work as National Center for Lesbian Rights lead counsel in the California Marriage Equality decision. Receiving Civil Rights Award will be President Sal Rosselli of the SEIU - United Healthcare Workers- West. $175.
Information: ECCOdinner@yahoo.com

*Vertigo
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
8 p.m.
Where: Union Square, San Francisco
What: Film Night. Starts at dust.

October 5, 2008 - Sunday

*Castro Street Fair
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Castro at Market.

October 6, 2008 - Monday

First Day for Eary Voting! - City Hall, San Francisco

October 7, 2008 - Tuesday

*Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Second Presidential Debate
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Connecticut Yankee, 100 Connecticut Street, San Francisco
What: Debate watching party.
Information: phdemclub.org

District 9 Candidates Debate the Issues
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: 2961 16th Street at Bart, San Francisco
What: Hear the candidates ask tough questions from concerned citizens in District 9.
Information: www.d9debate.com

October 8, 2008 - Wednesday

District 9 Supervisor Debate on Quality of Life Issues
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, S.F.
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest, San Francisco Beautiful are hosting non-partisan debates. The debate will focus on quality of life, environmental and park and recreation issues.
Information: www.sfnpc.org

*New Items since last posting.

Information:

2008 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival (Golden Gate Park) - Friday, October 3, Saturday, ctober 4, Sunday, October 5. www.strictlybluegrass.com

Litquake 2008 - www.litquake.org - list of events

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Endorsements:
Supervisors:
District One: Eric Mar
District Three: David Chiu
District 4: No Endorsement
District 5: Ross Mirkarimi
District 7: Sean Elsbernd
District 9: Mark Sanchez
District 11: John Avalos
Bart Board - District 9 - Tom Radulovich.
Yes on A - Rebuilding General Hospital
No on P - a misleading effort to end the independence of the Transportation Authority and weaken oversight of transportation projects.
Yes on 1A - the state bond measure to fund high-speed rail between L.A. and S.F.
Information: www.sfbike.org



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