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
*Mark Sanchez - District Nine Bike 4 Mark and Clean Energy!
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
5 to 6 p.m.
Where: 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Car-Free Friday. Bike 4 Mark and Clean Energy! Join the Sanchez and Prop H campaigns as our bike contingent passes out info to the commuting masses and refuels our bikes at 17th/Valencia Fueling Station. Free treats!
Information: marksanchez.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.
*Matt Gonzalez
When: October 3, 2008 Friday
6 to 9 p.m. (Chicago time)
Where: In vitro Gallery, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., No. 214, Chicago, Ill
What: Solo show.
Information: invitro-gallery.com
Source: Advertisement in Bay Area Reporter
*Jaynry Mak - School Board
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
6 p.m.
Where: Suede, 383 Bay Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser. Cost includes a delicious buffet dinner. $50 per person.
RSVP: jaynry.mak@gmail.com
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
No on H
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Where: The Plumbers' Hall, 1621 Market Street (between Franklin and Gough)
What: Stop the Blank Check. Mobilization to Stop Proposition M.
Information: www.StopThe BlankCheck.com
Lynn Jefferson - District Three
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Bob's Donut and Pastry Shop, 1621 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Coffee with Lynn.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com
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
*Sue Lee - District One
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 248 Clement Street at 4th Avenue, San Francisco.
What: Doorhanger distribution.
Information: sueleeforsupervisor.com
*Ahsha Safai - District Eleven
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Headquarters, 4750 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Volunteer for Ahsha Safai - distribute doorhangers.
Information: ahshasafai.com
*Carmen Chu - District Four
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1038 Taraval (between 20th and 21st Ave.) San Francisco
What: Precinct walking talk to voters and distribute door hangers to your neighbor's homes after some coffee and pastries.
Information: carmenchu2008.com
*Event Cancelled - Kimberly Wicoff - School Board
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Eric Quezada - District Nine
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 24th Street BART, San Francisco
What: Party at the 24th Street BART station.
Information: ericquezada.com
*San Francisco Tenant's Union - Yes on M/John Avalos
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: John Avalos Headquarters, 4802 Mission Street (#14 and #49 buses go right there).
What: Hand out literature for Yes on M (Stop Tenant Harassment) and walk for District Eleven candidate John Avalos - endorsed candidate by San Francisco Tenant's Union.
Information: www.sftu.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
*Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Headquarters - 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization.
Information: marksanchez.org
Second Annual Dogtoberfest!
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Douglass Dog Park, Corner of 27th and Douglass, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser to raise funds for park improvements. Pet costume contest, agility course, treats for people and dogs, prize drawing and auction, SF-SPCA "Ask Amy".
Information: www.fuddp.org
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
Lynn Jefferson - District Three
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
9:30 to Noon
Where: Cup a Joe, 896 Sutter Street, (bettwen Jones & Leavenworth) San Francisco
What: Coffee with Lynn.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com
Ross Mirkarimi - District Five
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Headquarters 580 Hayes Street @ Laguna, San Francisco.
What: Mobilization for Supervisor Mirkarimi's Re-Election.
Information: www.rossmirkarimi.com
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.
*Eric Quesada - District Nine
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: 4060 18th Street between Castro and Hartford, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser at Castro Street Fair. Enjoy fabulous food and great company. Donation $20 to $500 at the door. First drink is free if you volunteer during the weekend.
Information: ericquezada.com
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
Kimberly Wicoff - School Board
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Mountain Lake Park, Richmond District (8th Ave. and Lake), San Francisco
What: Playdate and precinct walking. Bring your kids, bring your dog, or just come on your own to meet Kimberly Wicoff. Afterwards, there will be precinct walking.
Information: kimberlywicoff.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.
No on Prop 8 Fundraiser to Stop the Marriage Ban
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: 1575 20th Avenue (between Kirkham and Lawton) San Francisco
What: Fundraiser. SF Assessor - Recorder Phil Ting and Susan Sun, California State Board of Equalization Member Betty Yee, State Controller John Chiang, California State Assemblywoman Fiona Ma. Host Committee: API Equality, Asian Law Caucus, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Jon Ballesteros and Brian Fisher, Daniel Bao, Gwyneth Borden, Jason Chan, Cecilia Chung, Joe Cooper and Ed Pon, Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis, Maureen Futtner and Kate White, Joselito Laudencia and Art Huggard, Steve Ngo and Tina Lee, Vincent Pan, Lance Toma, Francis Tsang, Andy Wong, Helen Zia and Lia Shigemura. Tickets: Guest: $250.
Information: 415-267-3910
Lynn Jefferson - District Three
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
4 p.m.
Where: Caffe Sapore, 790 Lombard Street, (between Jansen & Taylor) San Francisco
What: Precinct walk with Lynn.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com
October 6, 2008 - Monday
First Day for Early Voting! - City Hall, San Francisco
Absentee Ballots out!
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
*Eric Quesada - District Nine
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Pacific Coast Brewing Co., 906 Washington Street, Oakland
What: East Bay Fundraiser. Hear Eric Quezada talk about his vision for District 9. Free appetizers. Child friendly.
Information: ericquezada.com
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
San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP) District One Candidate Debate
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Star of the Sea Church, 4420 Geary Blvd., between 8th and 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: District One Debate hosted by SFOP.
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Presidential Forum
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: Congregation Emanu-El, Lake Street and Arguello Blvd., San Francisco
What: Hear what Obama and McCain think about issues of importance to the Jewish Community. Moderator: Michael Krasny, KQED Radio Host. Democratic Representative: Jeff Bleich; Republican Representative, Eric Greenfield. Followed by Refreshments. Co-sponsored by Jewish Community Relations Council, Congregation Emanu-El, Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club and Republican Jewish Coalition
Information: jtrubowitch@jcrc.org.
Star of the Debate Party - Eric Mar - District One
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 4328 Geary Blvd, between 7th and 8th Avenue San Francisco
What: Friends and supporters debrief and relax with Eric Mar. Wine, beer and snacks.
Hosted by Hubert Yee and friends. Admission Free. Wine and beer $2.
Information: ericmar.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
Board of Education Candidates Forum
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street (between 16th and 17th Street) S.F.
What: Meet 12 candidates running for the 4 open seats on your Board of Education. To reserve free KidsWatch for children ages 3 and up email events@ppssf.org
Sponsored by: Chinese for Affirmative Action, Asian and Pacific Islander Youth Advocacy Network, Association of Asian American Administrators, Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, Motivating Youth to Succeed, District 2: Youth Development Network, La Voz Latina de la Ciudad Central, Parents for Public Schools, San Francisco Education Fund, Second District: Parent Teacher Association, San Francisco School Volunteers, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, The Association of Chinese Teachers
Source: Rachael Norton (thanks!)
Information: eli@caasf.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
David Harris
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Bookshop West Portal, 80 West Portal (at Vicente), San Francisco
What: Author David Harris will talk abut his book "Genius" about Bill Walsh.
Information: www.bookshopwestportal.com
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
*Commonwealth Club - "The Cuban Missile Crisis: What the President Didn't Know"
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Washington Post reporter Michael Dobbs will discuss his book. $15. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org
Rescue Muni Candidates' Forum
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street (at Grant), 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Rescue Muni General Meeting and Candidates' Forum. Where do your district's candidates stand on issues of Muni funding, transit priority, the Transit Effectiveness Project, downtown parking and standards for selecting new MTA Board nominees? Fine out at the Biannual Candidates' Forum. Rescue Muni members are invited to vote for their preferred candidates for endorsement for District 1,3,4,5,7, 9 and 11. If your membership has expired, you can renew at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
Information: www.rescuemuni.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
Glide Voter Education and Registration Event
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Glide Foundation, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Department of Elections will present voter education and registration event. How to get informed about the issues, different ways to vote, working as a pollworker on Election Date.
Source: www.tlfutures.org
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
Candidate Forum
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Christ Church Lutheran, 20th Avenue and Quintara
What: Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association and SHARP will sponsor a candidate forum.
Information: www.sharpsf.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 - Friday
Fleet Week - October 10, 2008 to October 12, 2008
Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: October 10, 2008 - Friday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Pirate Cat Radio (21st/Florida)
What: Pirate Cat Radio hosts a Mark for Most Amazing Supervisor Party - live on the air! All the proceeds from concessions from 6 to 9 p.m. will go toward the campaign, so come by and enjoy a live band and yummies.
Information: marksanchez.org
*Eric Mar - District One - Eco-Feast for Eric.
When: October 10, 2008 - Friday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 4328 Geary Blvd. (between 7th and 8th Ave.) San Francisco
What: The Sierra Club, SF League of Conservation Voters, the San Francisco Green Party, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and San Francisco Tomorrow have all endorsed Eric Mar for Supervisor of the Richmond District. To celebrate and raise money for his campaign, environmentalists dine dishes prepared with organic seasonal produce and listen to the music of DJ TBA. $15 to $20. donation.
Information: ericmar.com
October 11, 2008 - Saturday
"Green Supe" - Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
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
October 12, 2008 - Sunday
*The Italian Heritage Parade - with Tommy Lasorda, Grand Marshall.
When: October 12, 2008 - Sunday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Begins at the foot of Jefferson and Stockton Streets in Fisherman's Wharf.
October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
*Candidate Forum - City College Board
When: October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco
What: CAA presents Election 2008. Hear the candidates for City College Board.
Information: www.caasf.org
October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
Candidate Forum - District 1
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: League of Women Voters of San Francisco are holding candidate's forum for District One Supervisor.
Information: lwvsf.org
October 16, 2008 - Thursday
*District 9 Supervisors Candidate Forum
When: October 16, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mission Recreation Center, 20th and Treat Streets, San Francisco
What: District 9 Supervisors Candidate Forum sponsored by Children's Council of San Francisco, Mission Community Council and Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center.
Information: www.micocosf.org
*October 21, 2008 - Tuesday
Board of Supervisors Meeting - Passthrough from landlord to residential tenant ordinance.
When: October 21, 2008 - Tuesday
2 p.m. on
Where: City Hall, San Francisco.
What: On October 1, 2008 the Land Use and Economic Development Committee voted to bring forth legislation proposed by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, Chu, Elsbernd authorizing the passthrough from landlord to residential tenant a percentage of increased water and sewer bill charges after July 1, 2002 to the Board of Supervisors on October 21, 2008. This motion was made with no recommendation from the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (Maxwell, Sandoval and Aaron Peskin). At the meeting amendments to this ordinance (made by the PUC) were made (but not in writing). At the meeting there was strong opposition from Tenants Organization as they consider this a rent increase - on top of the automatic rent increase that is generated ever year.
Information: www.beyondchron.org - 10-2-08 Randy Shaw's Article "Supes Forward Landlord Bailout for Board Vote on October 21st".
October 24, 2008 - Friday
*Marching Towards Peace - Excelsior
When: October 24, 2008 - Friday
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Excelsior Boys & Girls Club, 163 London Street, San Francisco at 4 p.m.
What: "Would you rather live for something or die for nothing".( On September 20th I heard a young lady speak at the Police Community Excelsior Meeting about how she wanted to put a march together for the youth to show that the youth care about their community and want the killings to stop. Her name is Victoria Kupu and I have just received her email with the Peace March Information. We should all support her. )
Information: Leah Weitz 415-334-9919
Information:
Planned Parenthood - Voter Mobilization Weekend - Goal is to engage one million voters nationally and turn them out to support Barack Obama. www.plannedparenthoodaction.org
--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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