Sunday, February 8, 2009

Dear Mayor Newsom




















I received an email from the Newsom for California Exploratory Committee with a list of eight town hall meetings you will be attending through March 18th.

Mayor Gavin Newsom "People across this state are sharing their thoughts about the future of California and it is very clear that they are looking for a new way forward. I'm looking forward to the next series of meetings around California. We need real solutions to the serious problems our state is facing, and they're not going to be found in Sacramento".

Mayor Newsom, San Francisco is looking for real solutions to the serious problems San Francisco is facing. Please consider having a Town Hall Meeting in your own City so the Citizens of San Francisco can hear from you directly about what and how you are going to handle the budget crisis.

We deserve to hear from you.

Thank you.

Linda Post


February 8, 2009 - Sunday

Carolyn Cassady Booksigning
When: February 8, 2009 - Sunday
1 to 7 p.m.
Where: Beat Museum, 540 Broadway, San Francisco
What: Fourth Annual Neal Cassady Birthday Bash with special guest Carolyn Cassady. Carolyn will be signing her recently updated and re-released "Off the Road". There will be a silent auction, a raffle, special guests and musical interludes.
Information: www.thebeatmuseum.org

Winemakers of the Richmond District and Upper Panhandle and Friends of the San Francisco Public Library - Wine Tasting
When: February 8, 2009 - Sunday
2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Presidio Golf Course, 300 Finlley Road @ Arguello Gate, San Francisco
What: Wine Tasting Event. Enjoy appetizers and tasting from twenty wineries.
Participating Wineries, AP Vin, August West, Barham Mendelsohn, Calera, Carica, Foggy Bridge, Freeman, Harrington, Husic, Ici/La-Bas, Karen Culler, Mojon's Bench, Peay, Pellegrini Family Vineyards, Qupe, Roar, The Industrial, Uvaggio, Verdad, Wolfe Family Vineyards
Tickets $50 each. All proceeds benefit the Richmond District Libraries Campaign that is raising funds to furnish and equip the Richmond/Senator Milton Marks and Anza Branches.
Information: Marian Chatfield-Taylor marian.ctaylor@friendssfpl.org

February 9, 2009 - Monday

California, the Crisis and the Next Social Contract
When: February 9, 2009 - Monday
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, Blue Room, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: New America Foundation will host a daylong conference to bring together state and national leaders in the areas of health care, economic growth and infrastructure and higher education to discuss how the current crisis is challenging states and threatening the economic opportunity and security that is essential to an attainable American Dream.
Participants include Amy Dominguez-Arms, Leif Wellington Haase, Bill Lockyer, David Osborne, F. Noel Perry, Matt Salo, Roy Romer, Pat Callan, Michael Dannenberg, Gary Locke, Kim Belshe, Jacob Hacker, Crystal Hayling, Len Nichols, Carol Galante, Rey Ramsey and Lisa Margonelli. Free Event
Information: www.newamerica.net/events/2009/ca_crisis_nsc
Claudie Kiti Bustamante bustamante@newamerica.net

Board of Supervisors - Public Safety Committee
When: February 9, 2009 - Monday
10 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Items off agenda:
  • Review the San Francisco Police Department's traffic stop protocols.
  • Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice report on public safety conditions.
Members: Campos, Mirkarimi, Alioto-Pier
Information: sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs

Board of Supervisors - Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: February 9, 2009
1 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Items off agenda:
  • Hayes Street two-way restoration
  • Hearing on Visitacion Valley Redevelopment Plan
  • Report on City's Economic Stimulus Package
Members: Maxwell, Mar, David Chiu
Information: sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs

Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - Meeting
When: February 9, 2009
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center at Market at Octavia, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. 2009 Board takes over.
Information: alicebtoklas.org

Edward Albee
When: February 9, 2009
8 p.m.
Where: JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Evening with three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward Albee. $25. Public
Information: tickets.jccsf.org

February 10, 2009 - Tuesday

*Support Mission Families in their fight to keep their homes!
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
Noon
Where: City Hall Steps, San Francisco
What: Rally and press conference to support residents and the introduction of a Board of Supervisors Resolution introduced by District Supervisor David Campos calling for a just resolution for residents on 24th Street and Harrison - building was sold with new landlord.
Information: missionantidisplacement.blogspot.com

SPUR - The future of San Francisco's Waterfront Open Space
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco
What: From Crissy Field on the north to being-planned Seawall Lot 337 south of the ballpark to Bayfront Park at Mission Bay to a proposed park at Hunter's Point designed for ArcEcology and the California Coastal Commission, Hargreaves Associates landscape architects are helping determine how San Francisco meets its edge. Join Senior principal Mary Margaret Jones as she discusses how each are different, who they serve, and what they are intended to make in totality. $5. non - members
Information: www.spur.org

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Weekly meeting. Item off agenda:
  • Modifying election procedures and deadlines for a June 2, 2009 election
  • Commending Margaret Brodkin on over 30 years of service on behalf of San Francisco children and families being sponsored by Dufty, Maxwell, Avalos, Campos, Mirkarimi and Chiu.
Information: sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs

*Supervisor Gavin Newsom - Town Hall Meeting
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clara County, Roosevelt Community Center, 901 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, Ca.
What: Town Hall Meeting.
Information: media@gavinnewsom.com

*Alliance for a Better District 6
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Annual meeting. Election of new officers. Award ceremony. Special Recognition.
Information: 415-820-1560
Source: rinconhillsf.org

*Park Police Station Meeting
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: 1899 Waller Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly SFPD community forum for Park Police
Information: www.sfgov.org/site/police

* Tenderloin Police Station Meeting
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly SFPD community forum for Tenderloin Police Station
Information: www.sfgov.org/site/police

Black History Month - Celebrating Change
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bayview Hunters Point Center for Arts and Technology, 2415 Third Street, Suite 230, San Francisco
What: Join BAYCAT in celebrating Black History Month. CBS 5 and The CW 44/Cable 12 invite you to Black History Month. Join Robert Lyles, CBS 5 Reporter as Master of Ceremonies.
Rosa sat, so Martin could walk, Martin walked so Obama could run, Obama ran so our children could fly.
RSVP: rsvp@kpix.cbs.com
Source: bapd.org

Beth Lisick - "Helping Me Help Myself"
When: February 10, 2009 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Will review her book that just came out in paperback.
Information: www.mtbs.com

February 11, 2009 - Wednesday

Mayors' Newsom and Dellums Economic Forecast
When: February 11, 2009 - Wednesday
7:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: San Francisco Hilton, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: Mayor Newsom and Mayor Dellums will discuss the future of their cities at the San Francisco Business Times Annual Mayors' Economic Forecast Breakfast. $95.
Information: Jacquie Bischoff jbischoff@bizjournals.com

Board of Supervisors - Budget and Finance Committee
When: February 11, 2009 - Wednesday
10 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Off the agenda:
  • Gross Receipts Tax
  • 0.50% Sales Tax increase for emergency health and human services and public protection
  • Payroll expense tax
  • Hearing to consider budget updates from the Mayor's Budget Office, the Controller's Office and various departments
Members: Avalos, Mirkarimi, Carmen Chu
Information: www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs

SPUR - Funding services during a budget crisis: Ideas from the Municipal Executives' Association
When: February 11, 2009 - Wednesday
12:30
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter, Fifth Floor, San Francisco
What: MEA has been working with the City on a comprehensive and collaborative effort to improve how San Francisco funds and sustains vital services. New Report "A Call for Policy-Based Budgeting in an Era of Diminishing Resources and Expanding Needs". Eileen Hirst, MEA President and Rebecca Rhine, MEA Executive Director share their ideas. $5 non-members
Information: sfmea.com
Spur: www.spur.org

*Police Commission Meeting
When: February 11, 2009 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Weekly meeting. Items off agenda:
Update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
Department's budget update.
Information: www.sfgov.org/site/police

Access to Quality Education
When: February 11, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m. Donor Reception
7 to 8:30 p.m. Evening Program
Where: San Francisco Day School, 350 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join Breakthrough San Francisco at SFDS (formerly Summerbridge) for a special fundraising event in celebration of our 15th Anniversary. "Access to Quality Education: Challenges and Solutions". Speakers: Carlos Garcia, Al Adams and David E. Jackson.
Information: breakthroughcollaborative.org
RSVP: Elane Foppiano efoppiano@yahoo.com

San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Happy Hour
When: February 11, 2009 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Soluna Lounge, 272 McAllister, San Francisco
What: Happy hour.
Information: sfwpc.org

Open Space Community Workshop
When: February 11, 2009 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Crocker Amazon Clubhouse, Moscow Street at Italy Avenue, San Francisco
What: Soliciting participation and opinions about the future of open space in San Francisco. Hosted by Friends and Advocates of Crocker Amazon and the Excelsior, the District 11 Council and New Mission Terrace.
Information: www.openspacesf.org

Lost Landscapes III: Film Fragments of San Francisco
When: February 11, 2009 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Counterpulse, 1310 Mission Street at 9th Street, San Francisco
What: Rick Prelinger presents new material including family life in the neighborhoods and newly discovered color footage of the Golden Gate International Exposition. Audience helps identify mysterious rarely-seen views of San Francisco Free
Information: www.counterpulse.org

February 12, 2009 - Thursday

Lincoln/Darwin Bicentennial Birthday Double-Bill
When: February 12, 2009 - Thursday
Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate the 200th birthday of two giants of the 19th century who were both born on the same day - President Lincoln and Charles Darwin. Join us for Mary Todd Lincoln's almond cake (Abe's favorite) and a showing of two films:
Abraham Lincoln by D.W. Griffith and Inherit the Wind directed by Stanley Kramer
Free
Information: milibrary.org/events

Open House - Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
When: February 12, 2009 - Thursday
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 13th Assembly District Office, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 14300, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a Open House with Assemblyman Ammiano. Bring your ideas, questions and concerns about legislative issues. Refreshments and food will be served.
RSVP: quintin.mecke@asm.ca.gov

Central Market Community Benefit District "Love Thy Neighborhood"
When: February 12, 2009 - Thursday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: 418 Jessie Street (Mint Plaza), San Francisco
What: Join community leaders, neighbors and stakeholders in supporting CMCBD's Communty Guides Program and recognizing those who are helping to enhance the Central Market district.
Special welcome by Phi Ting, Assessor-Recorder and guest speaker Chip Conley, Founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality.
Live music, horsd'oeuvres, cocktails and networking.
$35. advance ticket, $50
Information and ticket price: www.central-Market.org info@central-market.org

League of Women Voters- The Women Who Could be President Gala
When: February 12, 2009 - Thursday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: City Club, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco
What: Community leaders who will received its "Women Who Could be President Award"
  • Julie Castro Abrams, CEO of Women's Initiative for Self-Employment
  • Michela Alioto-Pier, member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
  • Diane Jones Lowrey, Director of Marketing at Levi-Strauss and community leader
  • Lisa Stevens, Executive Vice President, Regional President of Wells Fargo and education advocate
  • Carolyn Wente, leader of Wente Families Estates and philanthropist
Celebration will be hosted by Cheryl Jennings of KGO-TV and chaired by Chandra Friese.
$150. non-members
Information: SFvotes.org

*Supervisor Gavin Newsom - Town Hall Meeting
When: February 12, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: San Joaquin County, University of the Pacific, University Center, 901 Presidents Drive
Stockton, Ca.
What: Town Hall Meeting.
Information: media@gavinnewsom.com

* Northern Police Station Monthly Meeting
When: February 12, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly SFPD community forum for Tenderloin Police Station
Information: www.sfgov.org/site/police

*Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting
When: February 12, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, Community Room, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. "Traffic and safety on Stanyan". With representatives from Fix Masonic, Municipal Transportation Agency and Supervisor Mirkarimi's office.
Information: hanc-sf.org

*Merla Zellerbach - " Secrets In Time"
When: February 12, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m. Note: Change of time
Where: Books Inc. at the Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: Merla Zellerbach will discuss her book "Secrets in Time".

"Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915"
When: February 12, 2009, Thursday
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Randall Museum Theatre, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco
What: "Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915" with speaker Nancy DeStefanis. Learn about the Panama Pacific Exposition. Free
Information: sfns.org JKodiak@earthlink.net

February 13-15 - Friday/Saturday/Sunday

World's Largest Antiquarian Book Fair
When: February 13-15 2009 - Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th Street, San Francisco
What: 42nd California International Antiquarian Book Fair. $15. on Friday, valid for re-entry all weekend; and $10. on Saturday and Sunday.
Information sfbookfair.com

February 14, 2009 - Saturday

*2009 San Francisco Equality Awards
When: February 14, 2009 - Saturday
6 p.m. Silent Auction and Reception
7 p.m. Dinner and Awards
9 p.m. After Party
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: 2009 San Francisco Equality
Win hearts, win minds, win California. Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Winter of Love.
Special Performance: Wanda Sykes
Awards honoring: Kenneth P. McNeely - President, AT&T - California - Equality Leadership Award
The Honorable Carole Migden - Lifetime Achievement Equality Award. Formal attire.
Honorary Chair: Mayor Gavin Newsom
Chairs: Jose Cisneros, Bevan Dufty, Deb Kinney and Linda Scaparotti, Steve Adams, Xavier Barrera, Jody Cole, Clay Doherty, Carrie Farrell, Caria McKay, Jeff Orr, Laura Spanjian, James Williamson
Statewide Sponsors: AT&T, Gds, Gary d. Soto, SEIU Healthcare UHW - United Healthcare Workers West, Sweet.
Presenting Sponsors: A.L Nella and Company, B.A.L.I.F.
Titanium Sponsors: Bolthouse Farms, Carrie Farrell, DlKlawGroup, Harrahs Harveys Lake Tahoe, Ambassdor James C. Hormel, PG&E, San Francisco's Skyy Vodka, Wanda Sykes, James Williamson & Geoff Kors, Wine Tasting Network
Platinum Sponsors: California Nurses Association, California Teachers Association, Greenburg Traurig, Jeff Lewy and Ed Eishen, ML Associates, NCLR, Sebastien Mancel & Nigel Suarez, Shannon and Robin Minter, Wells Fargo, Hon. Betty Yee
Premier Multimedia Sponsor: Comcast
Media Sponsors: Energy 92.7fm
Advance ticket purchase required. $350.
Information: Kaitlin Karkos kaitlin@eqca.org

*St. Valentine's Day Noir
When: February 14, 2009 - Saturday
8 p.m.
Where: The Ha Ra Club, 875 Geary Street, San Francisco.
What: Celebrating the release of "San Franisco Noir 2: The Classics". Peter Maravelis, the editor hosts a release party. Appearing will be: Craig Clevenger, David Corbett, Don Herron, John Shirley, Sin Sorrocco and Domenic Stansberry.
Free. 21 and over.
Information: citylight.com

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