Attended Irish American Democratic Club meeting last night at Northern Police Station on Fillmore Street.
Public Defender Jeff Adachi was speaking to the audience about supporting the Public Defender's office in restoring their funds to the San Francisco budget. Board of Supervisors vote will be next Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors chambers. The Irish American Democratic voted to support the Public Defender and to take action to call the Board of Supervisors on his behalf.
Public Defender Jeff Adachi - sfpublicdefender.org
Phil Ting - Assessor-Recorder of San Francisco spoke about Close the Loophole. There is a petition on line to sign. Information: closetheloophole.com.
The Club also voted to support the following Resolution which is being proposed at the California Democratic Party Executive Board meeting this weekend.
Support for Irish Reunification:
Whereas, the logic of history, international law, human rights and peace dictate the reunification of the island of Ireland, and the reality of the moment - in the Good Friday Agreement and the development of the All-Ireland Institutions of governance - attest to this momentum; and
Whereas, in the past the California Democratic Party and the State Legislature adopted the MacBride Principles for Northern Ireland and strongly endorsed passage of the Good Friday Agreement among the previously warring parties, in part because of the dedication of President William Jefferson Clinton, his administration, and Senator George Mitchell in seeing it to fruition; and
Whereas, the contribution of the Irish-born, and Irish Americans to this state, nation, and the Democratic Party are legion;
Therefore be it resolved, that the California Democratic Party strongly supports Irish Reunification and urges both the State Legislature and the California Democratic Congressional delegation to support all peaceful actions that support the final reunification of the island of Ireland by all electoral and diplomatic means necessary; and
Be it Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Democratic members of the California Congressional Delegation, the Democratic members of the State Legislature, the President and Vice President of the United States and the U.S. Secretary of State.
Co-Authored by:
Thomas Patrick O'Shaughnessy, 43rd AD, Chair, Irish American Caucus, CDP -
Jeanmarie Maher 13th AD, Chair Emeritus, Irish American Caucus
Co-Sponsors: Senator John Burton (Ret.), California Democratic Party Chairman
Susan Shannon, 42nd AD Rep., E. Board
This resolution will be presented at the California Party Executive Board meeting this Saturday, July 18th 2009.
Crowne Plaza -SF International Airport, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, Ca.
Resolutions Committee: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Irish-American Caucus: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Information: Jeanmarie Maher - jeanniemaher@comcast.net
California Democratic Party cadem.org
July 15, 2009 - Wednesday
Police Commission Meeting
When: July 15, 2009 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Items off agenda:
- Chief's Report - 2009 midyear crime trends and homicide overview
- Commission President's Report
- Presentation of the Quarterly Report by the Dept. and the OCC regarding Policy Proposals.
Information: 415-553-1667
Commonwealth Club - The Fierce Urgency of Now: Toward a New American Movement in the Obama Era
When: July 15, 2009 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Torie Osborn, Senior Strategist, Unite Way of Greater LA will discuss the battle for LGBT equality $15. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org
Commonwealth Club - John Lescroart
When: July 15, 2009 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Author John Lescroart will discuss personal stories and literary secrets. Author of "A Plague of Secrets". $18 non-members
Information: tickets.commonwealthclub.org
*Mission Loc@l - Meetup
When: July 15, 2009 - Wednesday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Shotwell's, 3349 20th Street, San Francisco
What: Meetup with Mission Loc@l. Come and meet the journalists and editors. Give your ideas, opinions, submit stories, complaints, tips, ideas.
Information: stefaniarousselle@gmail.com missionloc@l.org
*Mayor Gavin Newsom - Town Hall Meeting
When: July 15, 2009 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Taft High School Quad, 5461 Winetka Ave., Woodland Hills, Ca.
What: Town Hall meeting with Governor Candidate Gavin Newsom
Information: gavinnewsom.com
The Road to Health Reform Town Hall Meeting
When: July 15, 2009 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Cafe Saint Francis, 2nd Floor, 800 Hyde Street, San Francisco
What: A Town hall discussion on the need for Health Care Reform. Panelists include:
- Mitch Katz, MD, San Francisco Public Health Medical Director
- Catherine Dodd, PhD, RN, Deputy Chief os Staff/Mayors' Office
- Gary Chan, MD, Secretary San Francisco Medical Society
- Sonia Melara, San Francisco Health Commissioner
- Wade Rose, VP External & Government Relations, CHW
Panelist will speak briefly about what values should drive health reform.
Town Hall meeting presented by St. Mary's Medical Center and Saint Francisco Memorial Hospital
Information: abbie.yant@chw.edu
RSVP: Seating is limited - 1-800-333-1355
City Lights Bookstore - Paul Krassner
When: July 15, 2009 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Hear Paul Krassner talk about his book" Who's to Say What's Obscene? - Politics, Culture and Comedy in America Today".
Information: citylights.com
July 16, 2009 - Thursday
The Men Along the Shore and the Legacy of 1934
When: July 16, 2009 - Thursday
5 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: An Historical Exhibition and Reception by the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the West Coast Maritime Strike and The San Francisco General Strike. Free.
Information: ilwu.o
*Democratic Women's Forum of San Francisco - Polishing your Professional Persona
When: July 16, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate University, 536 Mission Street, Room 3214, San Francisco
What: Learn how to assess your skills, lifestyle, and mindset to create the career you desire in today's market. Thrive. Don't just survive.
Panelists:
- Syndi Seid, etiquette expert
- Nicole Gruen, a business and life coach
- Susanne Aronowitz, GGY career planning and placement director
Information: dwforum.org
Whodunit at Litquke?
When: July 16, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mechanic's Institute, 4th Floor, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
What: Evening with Bay Area mystery writers Julianne Balmain /Nadia Gordon, Juliet Blackwell (aka Hailey Lind), Rhys Bowen, Michelle Gagnon, Vinnie Hansen, Seth Harwood, Janet LaPierre, Lisa Lutz, Kelli Stanley, Louise Ure, and Simon Wood. Mingle as the writers engage you with panel discussions, conversations, and insights into the mysterious working of their minds!. Raffle prizes: tickets to Litquake 2009 events, signed copy of mystery writers' books, becoming a character in a mystery writer's new bookand more.
Tickets: $12. brown Brown Bag Tickets brownpapertickets.com
Citizen Hope for Californians for Justice
When: July 16, 2009 - Thursday
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Pork Store/Moroc Loune, 3122 16th Street (@ Valencia), San Francisco
What: Join Citizen Hope and the Californians for Justice Board of Directors for a summer happy hour and grassroots fundraiser. Will benefit CFJ's 8th Annual Summer Youth Leadership Academy, an intensive leadership development program for high school-aged youth of color that trains them as the next generation of grassroots civil rights leaders. Live performance by Californians for Justice youth organizers. Bring your dance moves, your thirst, and an appetite for fruit-flavored hookahs.
$10-$25 (sliding scale)
Information: caljustice.org
*North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association - General Meeting
When: July 16, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Cafe Neon, Baker and McAllister, San Francisco
What: Socializing and introductions with speakers starting at 7:45 p.m.:
1. Captain Barrett, Park Precinct
2. Gloria Chan, Department of Public Works
3. Vallie Brown, Sup. Mirkarimi's office re community clean up.
4. Robbie Socks - Peak Oil
Information: nopna.org
"Jews in the Fillmore" Opening Night Celebration
When: July 16, 2009 - Thursday
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Jazz Heritage Center, 1320 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Get FED will have the exclusive opening night for "Jews in the Fillmore". Music, food,drink. $25.
Get FED is a program of the dedicated to showcasing the finest in Jewish cutting-edge ideas, actions and rituals enabling people to connect with the vibrant Jewish life and community of the Bay Area (brought to you by Jewish Community Federation).
Information and tickets: acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevalD=185941
*City Democratic Club - Supervisor David Campos
When: July 16, 2009 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear District Nine Supervisor David Campos.
Information: citydemocraticclub.org
July 17, 2009 - Friday
California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting
When: July 17, 2009 - Friday to July 19, 2009 - Sunday
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, Ca.
Information: cadem.org
*"Run Women Run" featuring Hon. Kamala Harris and Francine Busby
When: July 17, 2009 - Friday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, Ca.
What: Join the Women's Caucus of the California Democratic Party - Executive Board in partnership with California List and Emerge California featuring guest speakers Kamala Harris for Attorney General and Francine Busby for Congress. All Democrats are welcomed.
Source: facebook.com
New Visions, New Leadership Kickoff Mixer hosted by API Caucus - CDP
When: July 17, 2009 - Friday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mercury Lounge, 1582 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: Join the newly elected Executive Board of the API Caucus as they kickoff new partnerships to strengthen the API vote in California.
API Caucus Executive Board
State Chair - Mike Fong; State Secretary - Panney Wei, C.Ht.; State Treasurer - Dr. Jennifer Ong; Nor Cal Chair - Jenn Pae; or Cal Vice Chair - Harpreet Sandhu; Nor Cal Outreach Chair - Stephanie Ong; Nor Cal Secretary - Shilen Patel; So Cal Chair - Clark Lee; So Cal Vice Chair - Linh Ho; So Cal Outreach Chair- Ricky Choi; Communications Chair: Colbert Tse
Co-hosted by: Hon. Mike Honda, Leland Yee, Alberto Torrico, Fiona Ma, Ted Lieu, Mike Eng, Warren Furutani, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Eric Mar, Alice Lai-Bitker, Phil Ting, Kamala Harris, Jeff Adachi, Evan Low, Anu Natarajan, Suzanne Lee Chan, Jean Quan, Yoriko Kishimoto, Madison Nguyen, Nicky Gonzalez Yuen, Steve Ngo, Sandy Lee Fewer, Hydra Mendoza, Henry Lo, Asian Pacific Democratic Club of San Francisco, API for Change, Asian Pacific Americans for Progress.
No-Host Bar- $20. dues payment for free admission
Information: info@apicaucus.com apicaucus.com
July 18, 2009 - Saturday
California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting
When: July 17, 2009 - Friday to July 19, 2009 - Sunday
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, Ca.
What: California Democratic Party Executive Board will meet to discuss and vote on many agenda items. Any Democratic can attend and contribute to the various Caucuses.
Information: cadem.org
*Senior Caucus Meeting at CDP Executive Board Meeting
When: July 18, 2009 - Saturday
8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, Ca
What: Election of Chair and other business.
Information: 800-411-7275
San Diego Pride - Mayor Gavin Newsom
When: July 18, 2009 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Parade step off (Rainbow Mile) Corner of Normal and University, San Diego, Ca.
What: Pride parade. Join with Gavin Newsom
Information: volunteer@gavinewsom.com sandiegopride.org
*San Francisco General Strike Walk
When: July 18, 2009 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Harry Bridges Plaza, (Front of Ferry Building) San Francisco
What: Join with historian Luis Prisco, ILWU Local 10 longshoreman Jack Heyman and musician David Rovics. This walk and history talk will look at the causes of the '34 General Strike and why it was successful. Long walk.
Information: laborfest.net
*Arab American Democrats Meeting
When: July 18, 2009 - Saturday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, Ca
What: A chance to meet your fellow Arab American Democratic activists. Network to empower the Arab American Community.
Information: basim.elkarra@gmail.com
*CDP Computer and Internet Caucus Meeting
When: July 18, 2009 - Saturday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, Ca.
What: Agenda:
- Chris Kelly from Facebook speaking on Internet Privacy issues.
- Brian Leshon of CyberAdMedia with an update and presentation on CRM systems.
Information: brigett.hunleygmail.com cdpic.org
*Gavin Newsom - "Conversations about California's Future"
When: July 18, 2009 - Saturday
7 p.m.
Where: Clairemont High School Quad, 4150 Ute Drive, San Diego, Ca.
What: Town hall meeting with Governor candidate Gavin Newsom
Information: gavinnewsom.com
July 19, 2009 - Sunday
*Sunday Streets - Mission
When: July 19, 2009 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Garfield Park to Dolores Park via Harrison 24th Street and 19th Street
Information: sundaystreetssf.com
*Bernal Heights Recreation Center - A Neighborhood celebration of kids and families with music, games and crafts
When: July 19, 2009 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 500 Moultrie, behind the library playground, San Francisco
What: A neighborhood celebration. Sponsored by the Bernal Heights Parents Club and Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. Admission Free. Sausages, drinks and chips by Top Dog.
Information: bernalkidsday.blogspot.com
*Streetsblog Summer Street Party
When: July 19, 2009 - Sunday
2 to 5 p.m.
Where: In front of Valencia Cyclery, 1077 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: To thank their readers and the Sunday Streets volunteers Streetsblog is planning a barbeque. Music.
Information: bryan@sf.streetsblog.org
*Cardboard Tube Fighting League Tournament
When: July 19, 2009 - Sunday
4 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Park - North East corner by Conservatory Drive (Stanyan and Fulton) San Francisco
What: Cardboard tube wielding mayhem as contestants vie for the title of Corrugated Champion. Tubes will be provided and prizes for the winner and best cardboard costume. Free.
Information: tubeduel.com
Source: funcheapsf.com
*San Francisco Book Celebration - Marshall Ganz
When: July 19, 2009 - Sunday
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Delancey Street Crossroads Cafe, Bookstore & Art Gallery, 699 Delancey Street (off Brannon)
San Francisco
What: Celebrate the publication of Marshall Ganz's book "Why David Sometimes Wins: Leadership, Organization, and Strategy in the California Farm Worker Movement".
Information: kimcc@pacbell.net
July 20, 2009 - Monday
*San Francisco County Transportation Authority - Open House
When: July 20, 2009 - Monday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center, 2201 Lawton Street, San Francisco
What: Get input on proposed projects to be funded by Prop K, the half-cent sales tax for transportation This includes resurfacing, transit enhancements, traffic calming and pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Information: sfcta.org/five years
*Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly meeting
When: July 20, 2009 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: It's a Grind, 1800 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on anti-graffiti strategies and Neighborhood Support issues.
Information: middlepolk.org info@middlepolk.org
July 21, 2009 - Tuesday
*SPUR - From class war to class coalition
When: July 20, 2009 - Tuesday
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Labor strike and class conflict characterized much of San Francisco's early history. But the post-war period saw the emergency of pro-growth coalitions of business, government and labor . Willaim Issel, professor of history emeritus at San Francisco State University, discusses the emergency of growth liberalism in San Francisco. $5. non-members
Information: spur.org
*Richmond Police/Community Forum
When: July 20, 2009 - Tuesday
1 to 2 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Ave., San Francisco
What: Will discuss the graffiti vandalism. Guest speaker is Officer Chris Putz from the Police Abatement Unit.
*Showplace Square Open Space Planning
When: July 20, 2009 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m
Where: California College of Arts, 1111 8th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Planning Dept. is hosting meeting regarding Showplace Square Open Space Planning. Opportunity to identify additional open space opportunity sites within Showplace Square and to consider how these might connect into a green network, and to have a focused discussion about the Norcal site and the surrounding streets, including Channel Street and Berry Street.
Source: phdemclub.org
*I Love San Francisco - A fundraiser for the SF League of Conservation voters
When: July 20, 2009 - Tuesday
7 to 10 p.m.
Where: 111 Minna, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
What: Art contest and fundraiser. "Celebrating our Urban Environment" Light appetizers and drinks. $10-$25. sliding scale.
Source: facebook.com
*Rev. Billy Campaign Event in San Francisco
When: July 20, 2009 - Tuesday
7 to 10 p.m.
Where: DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco
What: Support Rev. Billy who is running for Mayor of New York City.
Tickets: tinyurl.com/revbillyca Suggested donations: $10., $20 and more
Host Committee includes Matt Gonzalez, Ross Mirkarimi and Eliana Lopez, Chris Daly, Jane Kim, Mark Sanchez, Chicken John, Medea Benjamin, Kevin Danaher, Andy Blue, Marnie Glickman and Gary Ruskin, Mark Barnes, Ken Masters, Sunny Angulo, Aimee Allison, Alix Rosenthal, Julian Davis, Jack Hirschman, Lafcadio Cortesia and JoAnne Welsch, Andrew Carothers and Firuzeh Mahmoudi, Barry Jenkins, Larry Harvey, Heather Box and Stacy Malkan.
Information: voterevbilly.org marnie@greenchange.org
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