Thursday, February 26, 2009

Town Hall on Immigrant Rights





























Attended a jammed pack auditorium (300-350 people) at Horace Mann Middle School in the Mission Wednesday night for a Town Hall meeting on Immigrant Rights.

The town hall was organized by San Francisco Immigrant Rights Defense Committee. City officials attending included Supervisor Eric Mar, Supervisor David Campos, Supervisor David Chiu, Supervisor John Avalos, School Board Member Sandra Fewer, School Board Member Jaynry Mak, Adrienne Pon - Executive Director of Immigrant Rights Commission, Mike Farah - Director of Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Phil Ting - Assessor-Recorder and a spokesperson from the San Francisco Police Department.

There was community testimony regarding three immigrant rights issues:
  • Sanctuary Ordinance (City of Refuge) - supporting immigrant victims of crime and addressing racial profiling and checkpoints
  • Undocumented Youth in the Juvenile System and the impact on schools, families and the community.
  • ICE Raids in San Francisco - impact of ICE Raids in San Francisco and the SFPD Collaboration.
The testimony was emotional and well thought out. Remarks from elected officials afterwards showed support for their remarks - especially from the four new supervisors - all four coming from immigrant families.

Some people suggested that Joseph Russoniello should be removed as U.S. Attorney and that Kevin Ryan, the Mayor's Criminal Justice Director should be dismissed.

The Coalition that was put together last night was well organized and with the support of elected officials who were there, there should be some changes in the future on how immigrant issues are being handled in in San Francisco - let's hope so.

San Francisco Immigrant Rights Defense Committee - Information: Diana Oliva at diana@carecensf.org


February 26, 2009 - Thursday

*Community Building Town Hall Meeting - A forum on the No on 8 Campaign
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 90 Grove Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda:
  • Opening remarks from State Senator Mark Leno.
  • Introduction of No on 8 Campaign Leaders and Executive Committee members.
  • Open Mic - direct questions, comments from audience to No on 8 Campaign managers and executive Committee.
  • David Binder - Executive Summary of Post Election Results
  • Next steps - Let California Ring & Building Community and Movement with Coalition Allies.
  • Andrea Shorter - wrap up - acknowledgements

Mayor Gavin Newsom Town Hall Meeting
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Truckee High School, Cafeteria, 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca.
What: Town hall meeting with Mayor Gavin Newsom.

Mayor's Open Space Task Force
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Calvary Presbyterian Church Educational Center, 2515 Fillmore St., San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek ideas and the priorities of the neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

*Voices of a People's History with Howard Zinn
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Mission High School, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove will lead a performance of Voices with a cast including Robin Wright Penn, Kerry Washington. The Stairwell Sisters, and Clarence Thomas of the International Longshore Workers Union.
General Admission: $20.
Information: peopleshistory.us
Source: yelp.com

Richmond District Democratic Club - Disaster Preparedness
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza, SF
What: Monthly meeting.
  • "Disaster Preparedness" Speaker: Alan Wong, American Red Cross. Be prepared.
  • Rob Arnow (Common Cause) and Jonie Eisen (Potrero Hill Democratic Club) will speak about current status of the Fair Elections Now Act (Federal) and CA Fair Elections Act (State) for public financing for elections.
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412

Mostly British Film Series Opening Night
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: First Bay Area screening of Colin Firth's new movie "Genova". Benefit for the Neighborhood Theater Foundation. Opening night screening and reception $25.
Information: merlegoldstone@earthlink.net

February 27, 2009 - Friday

Implementation Process for Proposition 11
When: February 27, 2009 - Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Office of the Courts, Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco
What: Redistricting The State Auditor's Office will be holding public meetings across the state to solicit input on how to make the recruitment and selection process for the citizens' redistricting commission as open and broad as possible.
Source: League of Women Voters of San Francisco lwvsf.org

Labor Archives and Research Center - SFSU "The San Francisco Labor Landmarks Guide Book"
When: February 26, 2009 - Friday
6 p.m.
Where: ILWU, Local 34, 4 Berry Street, San Francisco
What: 23rd Anniversary evening program to celebrate the new publication"The San Francisco Labor Landmarks Guide Book".
Guest speakers:
  • Robert Cherny
  • Tim Kelley
  • Art Pulaski
Light refreshments served at 6 p.m. program begins at 6:30 p.m. Labor folk songs by Faith Petric. Free and open to public.
Information: larc@sfsu.edu library.sfsu.edu/about/depts/larc


BrasilCuba-SF Carnaval Contingent Benefit Dance Party
When: February 27, 2009 - Friday
6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Bollyhood Cafe, 3372 19th Street, between Mission and Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Rhythm and Motion/ODC in cooperation with Mission Boys and Girls Club invite you to a Benefit Dancy Party for BrasilCuba-SF Carnaval Contingent. Presenting "Las Amazonas- The Breath of the World" - Tania Santiago - Artistic Director in collaboration with Yismari Ramos Tellez and Consulting Choreographer Ramon Ramos Alavo. Dance to "Futuro Picante" - the hot and amazing Latin youth band from the heart of the Mission. FP-Timbale Player. Contribute to Culture and Community in your neighborhood. Live music, dancing, food and conversation - family friendly. This is a recession-fighting, stimulus-building party. No one turned away at the door. Sliding scale.
Information: annie@odcdance.org

February 28, 2009 - Saturday

New Portola Branch Library
When: February 28, 2009 - Saturday
1 p.m.
Where: 380 Bacon Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate new Portola Branch Library. Grand opening with lion dancers and musicians. Goettingen Street will be closed between Bacon and Burrows Streets to through traffic during the event. City Librarian Luis Herrera, State Senator Leland Yee and Supervisor Sophie Maxwell are among the city and state officials attending.
Source: bohemionnews.com

Blues, Beer & BBQ at the Nabe
When: February 28, 2009 - Saturday
4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. Blues, dancing, beer & food, raffle. $20. includes a BBQ dinner, live music featuring Bobby Webb & The Smooth Blues Band.
Information: 415-826-8080
Source: Potrero Hill Democratic Club phdemclub.org

Frank Ferrante in an Evening with Groucho
When: February 28, 2009 - Saturday
Where: JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
What: Celebrate the jokes and music of the one and only Groucho Marx. $36.
Information: jccsf.org/arts

March 2, 2009 - Monday

Community Budget Town Hall - San Francisco Coalition to Save Public Health
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society Church
What: Community meeting about the fiscal crisis and the Mayor's plan. State of the City: Budget Crisis, and Human-Focused Solutions.
Special Guest:
  • John Avalos, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee
  • Mitch Katz, Director of the Department of Public Health
  • Trent Rohr, Director of Human Services Agency
Friends of the Coalition: Coalition on Homelessness, Gray Panthers, SEIU, 1021, OPEIU Local 3, Coalition on Homelessness, St. James Infirmary, St. Anthony's Foundation, La Voz Latina, Central City SRO Collaborative, Conard House 1021 Chapter, Progress Foundation 1021 Chapter, Tenderloin Housing Clinic 1021 Chapter, Hyde Street Community Clinic, SRO Families United! ACORN, API Wellness Center, Conard House, HWWA, Planning for Elders, Community Housing Partnership 1021 Chapter, Stop AIDS Project, Senior Action Network, Harvey Milk Democratic Club, Queer Youth Organizing Project, Positive Directions Equals Change, members of the SF Unified School District
Information: Alysabeth 414-759-3977 savepublichealth.wordpress.com

* SF New Police Chief - What do you want?
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Lower Level Community Room, 134 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: The North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District, the North of Market Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and the saveSFculture Coalition invite you the opportunity to be heard.
The Police Commission is engaged in a search for candidates for the next Police Chief. The Police Commission wish to hear your suggestions and comments regarding the search. Meeting is being facilitated by the San Francisco Late Night Coalition and the San Francisco Outdoor Events Coalition.
RSVP: RSVP@NOMNICsf.com
North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District nom-ticbd.org
North of Market Neighborhood Improvement Corporation NOMNICsf.org
saveSFculture Coalition safeSFculture.com

*Chris Isaak - Live!
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: Amoeba Music, 1855 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Only Bay Area appearance. free and for all ages.

Plan C Membership Meeting
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Dolores School, 3371 16th Street, San Francisco
What: First 2009 general Plan C membership meeting. District 8 themed program.
  • Supervisor Bevan Dufty will give an update on what is happening at City Hall.
  • Scott Wiener, Plan C member and past chair of the Democratic County Central Committee, President of the Eureka Valley Promotion Association and neighborhood activist will talk about a variety of topics of interest to residents in the neighborhood .
  • Steve Adams, member of Plan C, is Senior Vice President, Western Region of Sterling Bank, a leading TIC lender, and he will provide an update on the TIC lending marketplace. Steve is also President of the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC) and will also cover recent quality of life efforts of that group (safety, street cleaning).
Information: plancsf.org

San Francisco for Democracy, San Francisco Democracy PAC and San Francisco for Democracy Federal Action - Membership meeting
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Mission Police Station Community Center, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Membership meeting. Agenda items:
  • Maxine Doogan will give a report on the International Sex Workers Conference that was held in Brazil.
  • Former Ethics Commissioner Joe Lynn will give a 15 minute report on the state of the SF Ethics Commission with recommendations.
  • Jim Cowan will give a presentation on the current healthcare proposals before the CA State Legislature and propose motions regarding those measures.
*Watch Bill Maher's "Religulous"
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
8 p.m.
Where: The Independent, 628 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Watch Bill Maher's film "Religulous" for free at the The Independent. Free with 2 drink minimum.
Source: sf.funcheap.com

Information: sf4dem.com

March 3, 2009 - Tuesday

* Ride MUNI with Supervisor Carmen Chiu
When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
Where: Java Beach Cafe II, 2650 Sloat Blvd.
What: Supervisor Chiu will be at the cafe to speak about increased tax benefits which would allow those who commute to work by transit to save up to $1,000 or more a year. At 8:00 a.m. you can join Supervisor on the L Taraval for your commute downtown.
Information: chustaff@sggov.org


*Bayview Police Station Community Meeting
When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: Bayview Station, 201 William Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Adam Gubser from the Liveable Streets Program will be present to answer questions about traffic in the district.
Source: bayviewhillassociation.blogspot.com

*Search for Police Chief Town Hall Meeting Meeting
When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Visitacion Valley Community Center, 450 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to hear the communities concerns regarding new police chief

"I Knew Gavin when..." Fundraiser
When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street at Laguna, San Francisco
What: Newsom for California Fundraiser. Join Mayor Gavin Newsom as he explores a run for governor and how best to solve the crisis California is facing. Tickets start at $100.
RSVP: actblue.compage/newsomsf
Information: jelliott@gavinnewsom.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Community Choices
When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. What do Community Choice Aggregation and rebuilding Potrero Terrace & Annex have in common? They both are in the planning stages, and both are seeking community input to make the ideas become reality.
A speaker from Sierra Club will describe what it will take to get SF officials to move us closer to a cleaner, cheaper energy future envisioned in the state law passed back in 2002. Under CCA, the City and County of San Francisco would become an electricity purchaser for residents and businesses currently served by PG&E (PG&E would still provide electricity transmission, meter reading, billing etc.). Customers who wish not to participate in the City's CCA program will have an opportunity to opt-out and remain a full customer of PG&E.
A speaker from the Rebuild Potrero Project will discuss plans which have been proceeding with input from community focus groups.
Information: phdemclub.org

March 4, 2009- Wednesday

SPUR - Supervisor David Chiu
When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
5:45 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Wine and Cheese reception with President of the Board David Chiu. $5. non-members.
Information: spur.org

*Eve of Justice - No on 8
When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
5 p.m.
Where: Gather at Market and Castro between 5 and 6 p.m.
What: On the evening before the California Supreme Court holds oral argument on the validity of Proposition 8 and whether the initiative process can be used to take away fundamental freedoms from minorities, join in a candlelight vigil for justice and equality. Pre-rally between 5 and 6 p.m., step off at 6 p.m., arrive at CA Supreme Court (Civic Center) at 6:30 p.m for vigil program, recommittment ceremony and moment of silence.
Information: eveofjustice.com

*San Francisco Housing Element: Community Platform Discussion
When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to share ideas and provide a recommendation to the planning department on what is needed in the 2009 Housing Element. A panel comprised of representative from the San Francisco Planning Department, Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, Western Regional Advocacy Project and District 9 Supervisor David Campos will be part of the discussion.
Information: 415-206-2140 ext 155

Assembly Majority Whip Fiona Ma
When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m. Reception
8 p.m. Dinner
Where: SOMA Grand, 1160 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fiona Ma's birthday celebration and fundraiser.
Host Committee: Tom Ammiano, Josh Becker, Jay Bhaward, Adam Borelli, London Breed, Frank Chan, Jeffrey Chang, Wen Ling Chen, Carmen Chu, Naylor and Chu, Todd Clayter, Mike Covarrubias, Linda Crayton, Coleen Dowling, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Oz Erickson, Mike Fang, Ted Fang, Frank Fung, Johnnie Giles, Chris Gruwell, Mike Guingona, Hala Hijazi, Jerry Hill, Francisco Hsieh, Michael Johnson, George Ju, Henry Karnilowitz, Susan Leal, Pius Lee, Mark Leno, Richard X. Liu, Mike Ma, James and Belle Taylor McGhee, Gus and Bahya Murad, Sam Patel, Tanya and Rich Peterson, John Pollard, Amy Qu, Ahsha Safai, Julie Soo, Laura Spanjian, Andrea Dew Steele, Michael Sweet, Eric Tao, Adrienne Tissier, Bob Twomey, Alexis Wong, Mike Yang, James K. Yu, Johnson Yu
$250., $500., $1,000. ,$2,500 VIP Dinner and General Reception
Information: Clem Clarke clem@fionama.com

*San Francisco Democracy - New Windows for Changing Health Access & The Environment
When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Schroeders German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: Sara Rogers will answer questions about State Senator Leno's reintroduction of SB840 which would establish a single payer health care in California.
"Energy & the Environment in the Age of Obama". Panel discussion by:
  • Kate Gordon, co-director of the Apollo Alliance
  • Josh Becker, Clean Tech for Obama and co-Founder of New Cycle Capital.
  • Representative from Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection
  • Representative of the SF office of the EPA
Information: sf4dem.com

March 5, 2009 - Thursday

California Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Prop 8 legal challenge. -
Watch the arguments live at eqca.org

*Search for Police Chief Town Hall Meeting Meeting
When: March 5, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: John O'Connell High School Gymnasium, 2355 Folsom Street, San Francisco.
What: Community meeting to hear the communities concerns regarding new police chief

March 7, 2009 - Saturday

Supervisor John Avalos - First Town Hall Meeting
When: March 7, 2009 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Excelsior Youth Center, 163 London Street (@Excelsior St. and Mission Street), SF
What: Hear Supervisor John Avalos give updates and discussions on the following:
  • City Budget
  • Police Department: Homicide Cases and other violent crimes
  • Municipal Transit Authority: Pedestrian Safety
  • Community Speakers on Violence Prevention Strategies
Representatives from Local Service Providers.
Information: john.avalos@sfgov.org

March 11, 2009 - Wednesday

*Commonwealth Club - Mayor Gavin Newsom
When: March 11, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Gavin Newsom in conversation with Scott Shafer, host "California Report, KQED Radio.
$18 non-members
Information: tickets.commonwealthclub.org


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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Immigrants Rights Meeting - Location Change

Location Alert - location has changed for the Immigrants Rights Community Town Hall meeting. Moved from St. Peter's Church to Horace Mann Auditorium. Time changed to 5:30 p.m.

Town Hall Meeting - Immigrants Rights

When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Horace Mann Auditorium, 3351 23rd Street at Bartlett, San Francisco
What: Town hall meeting on immigrants rights sponsored by San Francisco Immigrant Rights Committee.
  • Uphold the 1989 Sanctuary City Ordinance including ending police racial profiling and checkpoints.
  • Revised San Francisco's new juvenile justice policy that denies due process to immigrant youth by turning them over to ICE on mere suspicion of felony.
  • Fully and effectively implement the Municipal ID program.
  • Advocate to stop federal immigration raids and any SF Police Department collaboration with ICE.
  • Preserve funding for essential services for all, including immigrant youth and families.
Information: Evelyn Sanchez evelyn@immigrantrights.org

Monday, February 23, 2009

March Items - very interesting














Above picture is the new Inauguration picture for the Board of Supervisors 2009.

This week seems very quiet, but March is turning into a very interesting month.

February 24, 2009 - Tuesday

SF Pride at Work - Rally and March - San Francisco Hotel Workers Rising
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, 1 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Through a fair majority sign-up process, workers at the Intercontinental, W, Four Seasons, Omni, St. Regis, Vitale, Courtyard by Marriott Second Street and other hotels joined the union without the threats and intimidation of a anti-union campaign.
The Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf and Le Meridien hotels sill refuse to respect their workers' right to decide whether to organize. Join in a rally to call on these two hotels to give equal rights to their workers.
Information: robert.haaland@gmail.com

Police Commission Town Hall Meeting
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community Center, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, Alex Pitcher Community Room,
San Francisco
What: Meeting to receive suggestions and comments regarding the Commission's search for Police Chief candidates.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

Cesar Chavez Design Workshop #3
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Leonard Flynn Elementary School, Auditorium, 3125 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco
What: Get involved in the development of the Cesar Chavez Street Design Plan
Information: cesarchavez/sfgov.org

Excelsior District Improvement Association - Assessor Phil Ting
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: 45 Santa Rosa Avenue, between Mission and Alemany (in the basement) San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Assessor Phil Ting will be speaking about foreclosures and focusing on the Excelsior area.
Information: excelsiorsf.org

Mayor's Open Space Task Force Meeting
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where:Potrero Hill, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek the ideas and the priorities of neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

February 25, 2009 - Wednesday

Town Call Meeting - Immigrants Rights
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: St. Peters Church, 1245 Alabama Street, San Francisco
What: Town hall meeting on immigrants rights sponsored by San Francisco Immigrant Rights Committee.
  • Uphold the 1989 Sanctuary City Ordinance including ending police racial profiling and checkpoints.
  • Revised San Francisco's new juvenile justice policy that denies due process to immigrant youth by turning them over to ICE on mere suspicion of felony.
  • Fully and effectively implement the Municipal ID program.
  • Advocate to stop federal immigration raids and any SF Police Department collaboration with ICE.
  • Preserve funding for essential services for all, including immigrant youth and families.
Information: Evelyn Sanchez evelyn@immigrantrights.org

Special Police Commission Meeting
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral Center, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco.
What: A special invitation has been extended to members of San Francisco faith based communities to attend.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

*Citizen Hope Presents: NAACP 100 Year Anniversary Celebration.
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
7 p.m. to midnight
Where: Mighty, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco
What: NAACP and Citizen Hope are coming together to celebrate the "Party for the Century". Proceeds from the event will go to the NAACP Youth and College Division, which organizes young people for community service, voter registration and political activism. Hip Hop Artist ZION-I will be special guest. Honored guests included City Attorney Dennis Herrera, Equal Justice Society President Eva Paterson and San Francisco School Board President Kim-Shree Maufas. $10. from $7 to $10; $15. after.
Information: citizenhopesf@gmail.com

Excelsior Branch Library - Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Tim Holt will present a brief history of the American folksong, the the old-time ballads of Appalachia to the Depression era songs of Woody Guthrie. Tim Holt will sing a variety of American folk songs.
This program was made by a generous gift by Dolorous Knight to Friends of the San Francisco public library.

February 26, 2009 - Thursday

Community Building Town Hall Meeting - A forum on the No on 8 Campaign
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 90 Grove Street, San Francisco
What: Open discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of the No on 8 campaign.
Members of the No on 8 Executive Committee, campaign consultants and staff will speak and respond to questions. This meeting takes place exactly a week before the California Supreme Court hearing on the case to overturn Prop. 8.

Mayor Gavin Newsom Town Hall Meeting
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Truckee High School, Cafeteria, 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca.
What: Town hall meeting with Mayor Gavin Newsom.

Mayor's Open Space Task Force
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Calvary Presbyterian Church Educational Center, 2515 Fillmore St., San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek ideas and the priorities of the neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

*Richmond District Democratic Club - Disaster Preparedness
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza, SF
What: Monthly meeting.
  • "Disaster Preparedness" Speaker: Alan Wong, American Red Cross. Be prepared.
  • Rob Arnow (Common Cause) and Jonie Eisen (Potrero Hill Democratic Club) will speak about current status of the Fair Elections Now Act (Federal) and CA Fair Elections Act (State) for public financing for elections.
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412

Mostly British Film Series Opening Night
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: First Bay Area screening of Colin Firth's new movie "Genova". Benefit for the Neighborhood Theater Foundation. Opening night screening and reception $25.
Information: merlegoldstone@earthlink.net

February 27, 2009 - Friday

Implementation Process for Proposition 11
When: February 27, 2009 - Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Office of the Courts, Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco
What: Redistricting The State Auditor's Office will be holding public meetings across the state to solicit input on how to make the recruitment and selection process for the citizens' redistricting commission as open and broad as possible.
Source: League of Women Voters of San Francisco lwvsf.org

* Labor Archives and Research Center - SFSU "The San Francisco Labor Landmarks Guide Book"
When: February 26, 2009 - Friday
6 p.m.
Where: ILWU, Local 34, 4 Berry Street, San Francisco
What: 23rd Anniversary evening program to celebrate the new publication"The San Francisco Labor Landmarks Guide Book".
Guest speakers:
  • Robert Cherny
  • Tim Kelley
  • Art Pulaski
Light refreshments served at 6 p.m. program begins at 6:30 p.m. Labor folk songs by Faith Petric. Free and open to public.
Information: larc@sfsu.edu library.sfsu.edu/about/depts/larc


BrasilCuba-SF Carnaval Contingent Benefit Dance Party
When: February 27, 2009 - Friday
6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Bollyhood Cafe, 3372 19th Street, between Mission and Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Rhythm and Motion/ODC in cooperation with Mission Boys and Girls Club invite you to a Benefit Dancy Party for BrasilCuba-SF Carnaval Contingent. Presenting "Las Amazonas- The Breath of the World" - Tania Santiago - Artistic Director in collaboration with Yismari Ramos Tellez and Consulting Choreographer Ramon Ramos Alavo. Dance to "Futuro Picante" - the hot and amazing Latin youth band from the heart of the Mission. FP-Timbale Player. Contribute to Culture and Community in your neighborhood. Live music, dancing, food and conversation - family friendly. This is a recession-fighting, stimulus-building party. No one turned away at the door. Sliding scale.
Information: annie@odcdance.org

February 28, 2009 - Saturday

*Mayor's Open Space Task Force
When: February 28, 2009 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Visitacion Valley Community Center, 50 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek ideas and the priorities of the neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

*New Portola Branch Library
When: February 28, 2009 - Saturday
1 p.m.
Where: 380 Bacon Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate new Portola Branch Library. Grand opening with lion dancers and musicians. Goettingen Street will be closed between Bacon and Burrows Streets to through traffic during the event. City Librarian Luis Herrera, State Senator Leland Yee and Supervisor Sophie Maxwell are among the city and state officials attending.
Source: bohemionnews.com

*Blues, Beer & BBQ at the Nabe
When: February 28, 2009 - Saturday
4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. Blues, dancing, beer & food, raffle. $20. includes a BBQ dinner, live music featuring Bobby Webb & The Smooth Blues Band.
Information: 415-826-8080
Source: Potrero Hill Democratic Club phdemclub.org

*Frank Ferrante in an Evening with Groucho
When: February 28, 2009 - Saturday
Where: JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
What: Celebrate the jokes and music of the one and only Groucho Marx. $36.
Information: jccsf.org/arts

March 2, 2009 - Monday

*Community Budget Town Hall - San Francisco Coalition to Save Public Health
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society Church
What: Community meeting about the fiscal crisis and the Mayor's plan. State of the City: Budget Crisis, and Human-Focused Solutions.
Special Guest:
  • John Avalos, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee
  • Mitch Katz, Director of the Department of Public Health
  • Trent Rohr, Director of Human Services Agency
Friends of the Coalition: Coalition on Homelessness, Gray Panthers, SEIU, 1021, OPEIU Local 3, Coalition on Homelessness, St. James Infirmary, St. Anthony's Foundation, La Voz Latina, Central City SRO Collaborative, Conard House 1021 Chapter, Progress Foundation 1021 Chapter, Tenderloin Housing Clinic 1021 Chapter, Hyde Street Community Clinic, SRO Families United! ACORN, API Wellness Center, Conard House, HWWA, Planning for Elders, Community Housing Partnership 1021 Chapter, Stop AIDS Project, Senior Actin Network, Harvey Milk Democratic Club, Queer Youth Organizing Project, Positive Directions Equals Change, members of the SF Unified School District
Information: Alysabeth 414-759-3977 savepublichealth.wordpress.com

*Plan C Membership Meeting
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Dolores School, 3371 16th Street, San Francisco
What: First 2009 general Plan C membership meeting. District 8 themed program.
  • Supervisor Bevan Dufty will give an update on what is happening at City Hall.
  • Scott Wiener, Plan C member and past chair of the Democratic County Central Committee, President of the Eureka Valley Promotion Association and neighborhood activist will talk about a variety of topics of interest to residents in the neighborhood .
  • Steve Adams, member of Plan C, is Senior Vice President, Western Region of Sterling Bank, a leading TIC lender, and he will provide an update on the TIC lending marketplace. Steve is also President of the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC) and will also cover recent quality of life efforts of that group (safety, street cleaning).
Information: plancsf.org

*San Francisco for Democracy, San Francisco Democracy PAC and San Francisco for Democracy Federal Action - Membership meeting
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Mission Police Station Community Center, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Membership meeting. Agenda items:
  • Maxine Doogan will give a report on the International Sex Workers Conference that was held in Brazil.
  • Former Ethics Commissioner Joe Lynn will give a 15 minute report on the state of the SF Ethics Commission with recommendations.
  • Jim Cowan will give a presentation on the current healthcare proposals before the CA State Legislature and propose motions regarding those measures.
Information: sf4dem.com

March 3, 2009 - Tuesday

*"I Knew Gavin when..." Fundraiser
When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street at Laguna, San Francisco
What: Newsom for California Fundraiser. Join Mayor Gavin Newsom as he explores a run for governor and how best to solve the crisis California is facing. Tickets start at $100.
RSVP: actblue.compage/newsomsf
Information: jelliott@gavinnewsom.com

*Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Community Choices
When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. What do Community Choice Aggregation and rebuilding Potrero Terrace & Annex have in common? They both are in the planning stages, and both are seeking community input to make the ideas become reality.
A speaker from Sierra Club will describe what it will take to get SF officials to move us closer to a cleaner, cheaper energy future envisioned in the state law passed back in 2002. Under CCA, the City and County of San Francisco would become an electricity purchaser for residents and businesses currently served by PG&E (PG&E would still provide electricity transmission, meter reading, billing etc.). Customers who wish not to participate in the City's CCA program will have an opportunity to opt-out and remain a full customer of PG&E.
A speaker from the Rebuld Potrero Project will discuss plans which have been proceeding with input from community focus groups.
Information: phdemclub.org

March 4, 2009- Wednesday

*SPUR - Supervisor David Chiu
When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
5:45 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Wine and Cheese reception with President of the Board David Chiu. $5. non-members.
Information: spur.org

*Assembly Majority Whip Fiona Ma
When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m. Reception
8 p.m. Dinner
Where: SOMA Grand, 1160 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fiona Ma's birthday celebration and fundraiser.
Host Committee: Tom Ammiano, Josh Becker, Jay Bhaward, Adam Borelli, London Breed, Frank Chan, Jeffrey Chang, Wen Ling Chen, Carmen Chu, Naylor and Chu, Todd Clayter, Mike Covarrubias, Linda Crayton, Coleen Dowling, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Oz Erickson, Mike Fang, Ted Fang, Frank Fung, Johnnie Giles, Chris Gruwell, Mike Guingona, Hala Hijazi, Jerry Hill, Francisco Hsieh, Michael Johnson, George Ju, Henry Karnilowitz, Susan Leal, Pius Lee, Mark Leno, Richard X. Liu, Mike Ma, James and Belle Taylor McGhee, Gus and Bahya Murad, Sam Patel, Tanya and Rich Peterson, John Pollard, Amy Qu, Ahsha Safai, Julie Soo, Laura Spanjian, Andrea Dew Steele, Michael Sweet, Eric Tao, Adrienne Tissier, Bob Twomey, Alexis Wong, Mike Yang, James K. Yu, Johnson Yu
$250., $500., $1,000. ,$2,500 VIP Dinner and General Reception
Information: Clem Clarke clem@fionama.com

March 5, 2009 - Thursday

*California Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Prop 8 legal challenge.

March 7, 2009 - Saturday

*Supervisor John Avalos - First Town Hall Meeting
When: March 7, 2009 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Excelsior Youth Center, 163 London Street (@Excelsior St. and Mission Street), SF
What: Hear Supervisor John Avalos give updates and discussions on the following:
  • City Budget
  • Police Department: Homicide Cases and other violent crimes
  • Municipal Transit Authority: Pedestrian Safety
  • Community Speakers on Violence Prevention Strategies
Representatives from Local Service Providers.
Information: john.avalos@sfgov.org


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Friday, February 20, 2009

SPUR - Supervisor Eric Mar




















Attended SPUR last night to hear Supervisor Eric Mar, our new supervisor from District One.

Supervisor Mar took a moment to talk about himself personally, so people would get to know him as a real person - not the person that was sometimes demonized during the campaign.

Besides being a lawyer, teacher at San Francisco State and being on the San Francisco School Board, Eric has been involved in immigrant rights, non-profits, environmental justice along with the living wage movement for the last 28 years.

Supervisor Mar is on the Government Audit Oversight Committee and the Land Use & Economic Development Committee of the Board of Supervisors. He wants to help small businesses in his District and wants to improve Muni and help families . He has concerns about the budget and wants to make responsible cuts.

SPUR - San Francisco Planning & Urban Research Association - spur.org

Supervisor Eric Mar - Eric.L.Mar@sfgov.org
Aides: Cassandra Costello and Lin-Shao Chin


February 20, 2009 - Friday


Cracks in the Asphalt: Community Gardens in San Francisco
When: February 20, 2009 - Friday
7 p.m.
Where: Red Hill Books, 401 Cortland Avenue @ Bennington, San Francisco
What: Alex Hatch, author of handbook "Cracks in the Asphalt: Community Gardens in San Francisco". Guidebooks to thirty of the city's community gardens. Each entry is illustrated with garden photographs by Stacy Miller and neighborhood maps by Kim Beeman and includes a short history of the space, as well as directions and information. Free.
Information: dogearedbooks.com/redhill/events
Source: funcheapsf.com

*Bill Ayers Author Event
When: February 20, 2009 - Friday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: "Against White Supremacy". Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn are former leaders of the Weatherman. They will discuss their book "Against White Supremacy".
Information: moderntimesbookstore.com

February 21, 2009 - Saturday

2nd Annual NorCal Regional Grilled Cheese Invitational
When: February 21, 2009 - Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m.
Grilling starts at 1 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: Grilled cheese sandwich contest. Attendees are handed sandwiches and rate them accordingly. Trophies will be given out. Free.
Information: grilledcheeseinvitation.com

February 22, 2009 - Sunday

Academy Awards

February 23, 2009 - Monday

Rally to Save Public Access TV
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
9:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall Steps
What: Press conference and rally in support of public access prior to 10 a.m. hearing before the Board of Supervisors' City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Information: D. Boyer dinaboyer2@gmail.com

*Land Use and Economic Development Committee - Board of Supervisors
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
1 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Item off agenda: Approving General Plan Amendment in connection with the Balboa Park Station Area Plan.
Members: Sophie Maxwell, Eric Mar and David Chiu
Information: sfgov.org

SFOP - 25th Anniversary "Soul of the City" event
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Farina Focaccia Cucina, 3560 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero Streets, S.F.
What: Fundraising event for SFOP. 2009 Community Builder Award Honorees:
  • Margaret Brodkin
  • Union Bank of California Foundation
  • Sally Ann and Dan Ryan
Sponsors: Bank of the West, Bay Area Lisc (Stephanie Forbes), B.P.O.E. (Els #2091), California Pacific Medical Center, Church of the Epiphany, Coleman Advocates, Comcast Foundation, Congregation Sha-ar Zahav, Devine & Gong, Grace LDC, Jewish Community Federation (Daniel Sokatch), Kaiser Permanente, Laborer's Local 261, Lennar Urban, Office of Public Policy & Social Concerns of the Archdiocese of SF, Pier 39, Platinum Advisors, SF Health Plan, SF School Alliance Foundation, St. Anthony's LOC, St. Patrick's LOC, St. Paulus, Temple Imanu-El, Union Bank of California, United Educators of SF (Dennis Kelly), Wells Fargo Bank, Mike Allison, Anonymous, Warren Hellman, Heidi Hess and James Rucker, Ambassador James Hormel, John Jones Jr., Paula Morris, Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver, Bill Rosenfeld and Suzanne Rubel, Bill Russell-Shapiro, SFOP Staff, SFOP Executive Board, Diane Wilsey, Rabbi Camille Shira Angel, Betty Angevine, Supervisor Bevan Dufty, Jean Fraser, Senator Mark Leno, Fr. Mickey McCormick, Joyce Newstat, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Christa Roth, Sally Ann and Dan Ryan, Sherri and Joseph Sawyer, Darlene Zane and Reid Walden
Information: sfop@sfop.org Reservations 415-565-0360

29th Annual Public Managerial Excellence Awards
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, North Light Court, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Gavin Newsom and the chair of this year's event, Chris Gruwell, President of Platnum Advisors in congratulating Public Managerial Excellence Award winners:
Tangerine Brigham, Deputy Director of Healthy San Francisco Department of Public Health
Dan Kelly, Planning Director, Human Services Agency
Kevin Kone, Capital Finance Manager, San Francisco Airport Commission
California Academy of Sciences Rebuild Project Team of the Department of Public Works - Edgar Lopez, Manager and Brook Mebrahtu, Project Manager II
Transit Effectiveness Project of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Julie Kirschbaum, Program Manager
Britt Tanner, Acting Engineer
Sally Allen, Project Manager
Liz Garcia, Project Manager
Special Recognition Award: Clare Murphy, Executive Director, San Francisco Employee's Retirement System
Sponsors:
Chair: Platinum Advisors
Advocates: Academy of Art University, AECOM, C2Mhill
Stewards: California Academy of Sciences, Comcast, KPMG, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Partners: Backstrom McCarley Berry & Co., LLC, Blue Shield, CBRE Consulting, HOK, MPA Design, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Health Plan, San Francisco Mart, Shorenstein Company LLC, Sunset Scavenger, Webcor Builders Supporters: AGS, Inc., Andy and Sara Barnes, Robert Kuo Consulting LLC, Seifel Consulting, Inc.
Media Sponsors: The Registry
Catering Sponsor: SAVOR
Tickets: $75.
Information: events@spur.org spur.org

Police Commission Town Hall Meeting
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 252 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Meeting to receive suggestions and comments regarding the Commission's search for Police Chief candidates.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

District Three Democratic Club
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: General membership meeting with the election of officers and Rob Arnow from Common Cause speaks on the Fair Elections Now Act (Congress public campaign financing).
Information: d3dc.org

*Westside Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Department Taraval District Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Items off the agenda:
  • Presentation about Citizen Hope by Community College Trustee Steve Ngo and/or Matt Haney.
  • Emergency preparedness presentation by Alan Wong from Red Cross.
  • Parkside library renovation campaign.
Information: Jim Weixel - sfwestsidedems@gmail.com

February 24, 2009 - Tuesday

SF Pride at Work - Rally and March - San Francisco Hotel Workers Rising
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, 1 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Through a fair majority sign-up process, workers at the Intercontinental, W, Four Seasons, Omni, St. Regis, Vitale, Courtyard by Marriott Second Street and other hotels joined the union without the threats and intimidation of a anti-union campaign.
The Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf and Le Meridien hotels sill refuse to respect their workers' right to decide whether to organize. Join in a rally to call on these two hotels to give equal rights to their workers.
Information: robert.haaland@gmail.com

Police Commission Town Hall Meeting
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community Center, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, Alex Pitcher Community Room,
San Francisco
What: Meeting to receive suggestions and comments regarding the Commission's search for Police Chief candidates.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

Cesar Chavez Design Workshop #3
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Leonard Flynn Elementary School, Auditorium, 3125 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco
What: Get involved in the development of the Cesar Chavez Street Design Plan
Information: cesarchavez/sfgov.org

*Excelsior District Improvement Association - Assessor Phil Ting
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: 45 Santa Rosa Avenue, between Mission and Alemany (in the basement) San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Assessor Phil Ting will be speaking about foreclosures and focusing on the Excelsior area.
Information: excelsiorsf.org

Mayor's Open Space Task Force Meeting
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where:Potrero Hill, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek the ideas and the priorities of neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

February 25, 2009 - Wednesday

Town Call Meeting - Immigrants Rights
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: St. Peters Church, 1245 Alabama Street, San Francisco
What: Town hall meeting on immigrants rights sponsored by San Francisco Immigrant Rights Committee.
  • Uphold the 1989 Sanctuary City Ordinance including ending police racial profiling and checkpoints.
  • Revised San Francisco's new juvenile justice policy that denies due process to immigrant youth by turning them over to ICE on mere suspicion of felony.
  • Fully and effectively implement the Municipal ID program.
  • Advocate to stop federal immigration raids and any SF Police Department collaboration with ICE.
  • Preserve funding for essential services for all, including immigrant youth and families.
Information: Evelyn Sanchez evelyn@immigrantrights.org

Special Police Commission Meeting
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral Center, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco.
What: A special invitation has been extended to members of San Francisco faith based communities to attend.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

Excelsior Branch Library - Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Tim Holt will present a brief history of the American folksong, the the old-time ballads of Appalachia to the Depression era songs of Woody Gutrie. Tim Holt will sing a variety of American folksongs.
This program was made by a generous gift by Dolorous Knight to Friends of the San Francisco public library.

February 26, 2009 - Wednesday

Community Building Town Hall Meeting - A forum on the No on 8 Campaign
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 90 Grove Street, San Francisco
What: Open discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of the No on 8 campaign.
Members of the No on 8 Executive Committee, campaign consultants and staff will speak and respond to questions. This meeting takes place exactly a week before the California Supreme Court hearing on the case to overturn Prop. 8.

Mayor Gavin Newsom Town Hall Meeting
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Truckee High School, Cafeteria, 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca.
What: Town hall meeting with Mayor Gavin Newsom.

Mayor's Open Space Task Force
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Calvary Presbyterian Church Educational Center, 2515 Fillmore St., San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek ideas and the priorities of the neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

Richmond District Democratic Club - Disaster Preparedness
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza, SF
What: "Disaster Preparedness" Speaker: Alan Wong, American Red Cross. Be prepared.
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412

Mostly British Film Series Opening Night
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: First Bay Area screening of Colin Firth's new movie "Genova". Benefit for the Neighborhood Theater Foundation. Opening night screening and reception $25.
Information: merlegoldstone@earthlink.net

February 27, 2009 - Friday

*Implementation Process for Proposition 11
When: February 27, 2009 - Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Office of the Courts, Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco
What: Redistricting The State Auditor's Office will be holding public meetings across the state to solicit input on how to make the recruitment and selection process for the citizens' redistricting commission as open and broad as possible.
Source: League of Women Voters of San Francisco lwvsf.org

February 27, 2009 - Friday

*BrasilCuba-SF Carnaval Contingent Benefit Dance Party
When: February 27, 2009 - Friday
6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Bollyhood Cafe, 3372 19th Street, between Mission and Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Rhythm and Motion/ODC in cooperation with Mission Boys and Girls Club invite you to a Benefit Dancy Party for BrasilCuba-SF Carnaval Contingent. Presenting "Las Amazonas- The Breath of the World" - Tania Santiago - Artistic Director in collaboration with Yismari Ramos Tellez and Consulting Choreographer Ramon Ramos Alavo. Dance to "Futuro Picante" - the hot and amazing Latin youth band from the heart of the Mission. FP-Timbale Player. Contribute to Culture and Community in your neighborhood. Live music, dancing, food and conversation - family friendly. This is a recession-fighting, stimulus-building party. No one turned away at the door. Sliding scale.
Information: annie@odcdance.org


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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Noe Valley Town Hall Meeting






























Attended Noe Valley Town Hall meeting sponsored by the Noe Valley Democratic Club last night at St. Philips Church. The jammed packed meeting was moderated by Supervisor Bevan Dufty (he did a masterful job of moving a complex agenda).

Captain Stephan Tacchini from the Mission Station spoke briefly, but unlike at other meetings there was not much discussion because the Noe Valley area is a relatively safe area with some problems with burglary, graffiti, car break ins (GPS systems are hot right now). A SAFE representative spoke about setting up block groups in the area. Bevan Dufty has committed himself to attending the lst SAFE meeting in any SAFE block formed in District Eight (this is amazing).

Joe Rogoff and Glen Moon spoke and answered questions about the new Whole Foods store opening up on September lst replacing Cala Foods on 24th Street . Lots of questions answered - Supervisor Dufty has worked closely with Whole Foods to get past the Planning Commission quickly - that hard work has payed off since this item is up in front of the Planning Commission today on the consent calendar. Whole Foods has committed themselves to at least one shuttle bus a week for people to go to another Whole Foods store while construction is going on, and they want to hire employees that formerly worked at Cala Food. The room was full of very loyal fans of Cala Foods. Whole Foods feels they are competitive on pricing on organic foods. They want to continue recycling and will monitor trucks loading and unloading and are going to find parking in the neighborhood for their employees offsite.

The most interesting part of the meeting was meeting with Sergio Diaz from Neutraceutical who spoke about the Real Foods store that was closed down five years ago. For people in this meeting this was the first time anyone has been able to ask Real Foods questions. People are still very upset by why and how Real Foods closed. Real Foods wants to demolish the current building and build a store with two stories above - possibly housing. A number of people suggested it might not be smart to build a store right across from Whole Foods. Good news - a settlement was reached with the Real Foods employees Tuesday - with employees given past wages.

Bevan Dufty introduced two people from the audience as candidates for Supervisor in District Eight (his district) Laura Spanjian and Rebecca Prozan. He said it was a compliment when someone wants to run for your position. At least that is what he said to Mayor Gavin Newsom! Supervisor Dufty is running for mayor. Supervisor Dufty works hard, he is very charming and he handed out business cards to everyone in the room - that means he is also very smart, prepared and focused.

Noe Valley Democratic Club - P. O. Box 460771, San Francisco, Ca. 94146 . Information: Molly Fleischman - Vice-President molly@ffrsf.com
Captain Stephen Tacchini - Stephen_Tacchini@sfgov.org - Mission Station Community Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month in the Community Room at 630 Valencia St., S.F.
SF SAFE San_Francisco_SAFE_Inc@mail.vresp.com
Supervisor Bevan Dufty - bevan.dufty@sfgov.org


February 19, 2009 - Thursday


*Planning Commission - Whole Foods
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Weekly meeting. Off the agenda: 3950 24th Street/465 Elizabeth Street - Whole Foods moving into Bell Market on 24th Street . Conditional use permit. On consent calendar.
Information: sfgov.org/site/planning

*Rec and Park Meeting - Parking Meters in Golden Gate Park
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Vote on a controversial budget plan that includes installing parking meters in Golden Gate Park.
Source: sf.streetsblog.org

*Organizing for America
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: Local 2 action room, 215 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: A Organizing for America group in San Francisco that makes a special effort to ensure that labor issues, especially the Employee Free Choice Act stay on the front burner. This is the kickoff meeting.
Information: Hank Millstein hmillstein@earthlink.net
Source: bapd.org

SPUR - A special wine and cheese reception with Supervisor Eric Mar
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Hear Supervisor Eric Mar from District One. $5. non-members.
Information: spur.org

*Milk Skimmed
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: GLBT Historical Society Main Office, 657 Mission Street, Suite 300, San Francisco
What: GLBT Historical Society Roundtable talks back in tales untold. Discussion about what got left out of Gus Van Sant's movie. Panelists:
  • Dr. Tomas Amaguer-Ethnic Studies Professor at San Francisco State.
  • Gwenn Craig - Activist for the rights of gay and lesbians, women, labor and people of color.
  • Dr. Joshua Gamson- Sociology professor at USF
  • Ruth Mahaney- pioneer in teaching of Women's Studies.
Open to the public.

City Democratic Club - Happy Hour
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Irish Bank, 10 Mark Place, San Francisco
What: Celebrating a NEW Day - A new administration - Pres. Obama's first month plus.
Information: citydemo.org

Central Station Police Community Forum
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco.
What: Monthly meeting. Discussion on crime statistics from 2008 and how they compare with 2007. Discussion also about staffing of personnel and plans for 2009.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

Police Commission - Town Hall meeting
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: South Beach Harbor Community Room, Pier 40a at the Embarcadero (behind ATT Park)
What: Special Town Hall community meeting to receive suggestions and comments regarding the Police Commission's search for a Police Chief candidates.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

Mayor's Open Space Task Force
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek ideas and the priorities of the neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

San Francisco League of Young Voters- Heartwarming party
When: February 19, 2009 - Thursday
8 p.m.
Where: Sub-mission Art Space, Mission and 18th Street
What: Come cure your valentine's day hangover. Dj's, smorgasbord of vegetarian and vegan lusciousness, all night drink specials, a silent art and services auction. Fundraiser to send a League activist to Powershift 09 - summit to kick ass the climate crisis. $10 to $25.

February 20, 2009 - Friday

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - Annual CityBeat Luncheon 2009
When: February 20, 2009 - Friday
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Marriott San Francisco, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco
What: Annual lunch. Chamber will review its achievements and lay out its plans for the year to come. Attendees will hear from 2009 Board Chair L. Wade Rose, Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk and special guest speaker Mayor Gavin Newsom (invited).
Prospective members $175.
Information: sfchamber.com

Cracks in the Asphalt: Community Gardens in San Francisco
When: February 20, 2009 - Friday
7 p.m.
Where: Red Hill Books, 401 Cortland Avenue @ Bennington, San Francisco
What: Alex Hatch, author of handbook "Cracks in the Asphalt: Community Gardens in San Francisco". Guidebooks to thirty of the city's community gardens. Each entry is illustrated with garden photographs by Stacy Miller and neighborhood maps by Kim Beeman and includes a short history of the space, as well as directions and information. Free.
Information: dogearedbooks.com/redhill/events
Source: funcheapsf.com

Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn Author Event
When: February 20, 2009 - Friday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: "Against White Supremacy". Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn are former leaders of the Weatherman. They will discuss their book "Against White Supremacy".
Information: moderntimesbookstore.com

February 21, 2009 - Saturday

*2nd Annual NorCal Regional Grilled Cheese Invitational
When: February 21, 2009 - Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m.
Grilling starts at 1 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: Grilled cheese sandwich contest. Attendees are handed sandwiches and rate them accordingly. Trophies will be given out. Free.
Information: grilledcheeseinvitation.com

February 22, 2009 - Sunday

*Academy Awards

February 23, 2009 - Monday

Rally to Save Public Access TV
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
9:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall Steps
What: Press conference and rally in support of public access prior to 10 a.m. hearing before the Board of Supervisors' City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Information: D. Boyer dinaboyer2@gmail.com

SFOP - 25th Anniversary "Soul of the City" event
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Farina Focaccia Cucina, 3560 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero Streets, S.F.
What: Fundraising event for SFOP. 2009 Community Builder Award Honorees:
  • Margaret Brodkin
  • Union Bank of California Foundation
  • Sally Ann and Dan Ryan
Sponsors: Bank of the West, Bay Area Lisc (Stephanie Forbes), B.P.O.E. (Els #2091), California Pacific Medical Center, Church of the Epiphany, Coleman Advocates, Comcast Foundation, Congregation Sha-ar Zahav, Devine & Gong, Grace LDC, Jewish Community Federation (Daniel Sokatch), Kaiser Permanente, Laborer's Local 261, Lennar Urban, Office of Public Policy & Social Concerns of the Archdiocese of SF, Pier 39, Platinum Advisors, SF Health Plan, SF School Alliance Foundation, St. Anthony's LOC, St. Patrick's LOC, St. Paulus, Temple Imanu-El, Union Bank of California, United Educators of SF (Dennis Kelly), Wells Fargo Bank, Mike Allison, Anonymous, Warren Hellman, Heidi Hess and James Rucker, Ambassador James Hormel, John Jones Jr., Paula Morris, Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver, Bill Rosenfeld and Suzanne Rubel, Bill Russell-Shapiro, SFOP Staff, SFOP Executive Board, Diane Wilsey, Rabbi Camille Shira Angel, Betty Angevine, Supervisor Bevan Dufty, Jean Fraser, Senator Mark Leno, Fr. Mickey McCormick, Joyce Newstat, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Christa Roth, Sally Ann and Dan Ryan, Sherri and Joseph Sawyer, Darlene Zane and Reid Walden
Information: sfop@sfop.org Reservations 415-565-0360

29th Annual Public Managerial Excellence Awards
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, North Light Court, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Gavin Newsom and the chair of this year's event, Chris Gruwell, President of Platnum Advisors in congratulating Public Managerial Excellence Award winners:
Tangerine Brigham, Deputy Director of Healthy San Francisco Department of Public Health
Dan Kelly, Planning Director, Human Services Agency
Kevin Kone, Capital Finance Manager, San Francisco Airport Commission
California Academny of Sciences Rebuild Project Team of the Department of Public Works - Edgar Lopez, Manager and Brook Mebrahtu, Project Manager II
Transit Effectivieness Project of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Julie Kirschbaum, Program Manager
Britt Tanner, Acting Engineer
Sally Allen, Project Manager
Liz Garcia, Project Manager
Special Recognition Award: Clare Murphy, Executive Director, San Francisco Employee's Retirement System
Sponsors:
Chair: Platinum Advisors
Advocates: Academy of Art University, AECOM, C2Mhill
Stewards: California Academy of Sciences, Comcast, KPMG, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Partners: Backstrom McCarley Berry & Co., LLC, Blue Shield, CBRE Consulting, HOK, MPA Design, Port of San Francisco, San Francisco Health Plan, San Francisco Mart, Shorenstein Company LLC, Sunset Scavenger, Webcor Builders Supporters: AGS, Inc., Andy and Sara Barnes, Robert Kuo Consulting LLC, Seifel Consulting, Inc.
Media Sponsors: The Registry
Catering Sponsor: SAVOR
Tickets: $75.
Information: events@spur.org spur.org

Police Commission Town Hall Meeting
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 252 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Meeting to receive suggestions and comments regarding the Commission's search for Police Chief candidates.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

District Three Democratic Club
When: February 23, 2009 - Monday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: General membership meeting with the election of officers and Rob Arnow from Common Cause speaks on the Fair Elections Now Act (Congress public campaign financing).
Information: d3dc.org

February 24, 2009 - Tuesday

SF Pride at Work - Rally and March - San Francisco Hotel Workers Rising
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, 1 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Through a fair majority sign-up process, workers at the Intercontinental, W, Four Seasons, Omni, St. Regis, Vitale, Courtyard by Marriott Second Street and other hotels joined the union without the threats and intimidation of a anti-union campaign.
The Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf and Le Meridien hotels sill refuse to respect their workers' right to decide whether to organize. Join in a rally to call on these two hotels to give equal rights to their workers.
Information: robert.haaland@gmail.com

Police Commission Town Hall Meeting
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community Center, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, Alex Pitcher Community Room,
San Francisco
What: Meeting to receive suggestions and comments regarding the Commission's search for Police Chief candidates.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

Cesar Chavez Design Workshop #3
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Leonard Flynn Elementary School, Auditorium, 3125 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco
What: Get involved in the development of the Cesar Chavez Street Design Plan
Information: cesarchavez/sfgov.org

Mayor's Open Space Task Force Meeting
When: February 24, 2009 - Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where:Potrero Hill, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek the ideas and the priorities of neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

February 25, 2009 - Wednesday

*Town Call Meeting - Immigrants Rights
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: St. Peters Church, 1245 Alabama Street, San Francisco
What: Town hall meeting on immigrants rights sponsored by San Francisco Immigrant Rights Committee.
  • Uphold the 1989 Sanctuary City Ordinance including ending police racial profiling and checkpoints.
  • Revised San Francisco's new juvenile justice policy that denies due process to immigrant youth by turning them over to ICE on mere suspicion of felony.
  • Fully and effectively implement the Municipal ID program.
  • Advocate to stop federal immigration raids and any SF Police Department colloboration with ICE.
  • Preserve funding for essential services for all, including immigrant youth and families.
Information: Evelyn Sanchez evelyn@immigrantrights.org

* Special Police Commission Meeting
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral Center, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco.
What: A special invitation has been extended to members of San Francisco faith based communities to attend.
Information: sfgov.org/site/police

*Excelsior Branch Library - Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong
When: February 25, 2009 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Tim Holt will present a brief history of the American folksong, the the old-time ballads of Appalachia to the Depression era songs of Woody Gutrie. Tim Holt will sing a variety of American folksongs.
This program was made by a generous gift by Dolorous Knight to Friends of the San Francisco public library.

February 26, 2009 - Wednesday

*Community Building Town Hall Meeting - A forum on the No on 8 Campaign
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 90 Grove Street, San Francisco
What: Open discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of the No on 8 campaign.
Members of the No on 8 Executive Committee, campaign consultants and staff will speak and respond to questions. This meeting takes place exactly a week before the California Supreme Courte hearing on the case to overturn Prop. 8.

*Mayor Gavin Newsom Town Hall Meeting
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Truckee High School, Cafeteria, 11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca.
What: Town hall meetihg with Mayor Gavin Newsom.

*Mayor's Open Space Task Force
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Calvary Presbyterian Church Educational Center, 2515 Fillmore St., San Francisco
What: Outreach to seek ideas and the priorities of the neighbors and neighborhoods.
Information: openspacesf.org

*Richmond District Democratic Club - Disaster Preparedness
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza, SF
What: "Disaster Preparedness" Speaker: Alan Wong, American Red Cross. Be prepared.
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412

*Mostly Britsh Film Series Opening Night
When: February 26, 2009 - Thursday
8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: First Bay Area screening of Colin Firth's new movie "Genova". Benefit for the Neighborhood Theater Foundation. Opening night screening and reception $25.
Information: merlegoldstone@earthlink.net



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