Friday, May 28, 2010

San Francisco Political events - Vote!!


















Special Notice: The Department of Election recommends voters review the information on their vote-by-mail envelopes before returning their ballots to the Department. Be sure the name printed on the return envelope is your name before you complete, sign, and return it.

Any voter with questions about his or her vote-by-mail ballot may contact the Department of Election from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Department of Elections, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 48, San Francisco, Ca.
Phone: 415-554-4375
Information: sfgov2.org

May 29, 2010 - Saturday

Noe Valley Democratic Club
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: 1005 Noe Street @2, San Francisco
What: Pickup Noe Valley Democratic Club endorsement doorhangers.
Information: andy@ffrsf.com

San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2010
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Harrison Street between 16th Street and 22nd Street, San Francisco
What: Food, music, drumming, dancing, live music and artistry. Free
Information: sfcarnaval.com

Linda Colfax - Handing out literature
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 3821 20th Street and Dolores, San Francisco
Where: 540 Alabama Street #216 at Mariposa, San Francisco
Where: 401 Chapman, San Francisco
What: Knocking on doors and handing out literature for Linda Colfax - candidate for Superior Court Judge.
Information: colfax@judge@gmail.com

Fix Muni Now - Signature Gathering
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 22nd Avenue and Irving, San Francisco
What: Signature-gathering
Information: info@fixmuninow.com

Mobilize for Progressive Democrats
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Richmond and Sunset District - 608 2nd Avenue at Balboa, San Francisco
Where: Walk with Rafael Mandelman, 3821 20th Street @ Dolores, San Francisco
Where: Walk Debra Walker, 540 Alabama Street #216, San Francisco
Where: Bernal Heights - 401 Chapman, San Francisco
When: Noon
Where: John Avalos - Java on Ocean Coffee House, 1700 Ocean Avenue @ Faxon, San Francisco

Yes on F - Door to Door
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Just Cause 474 Valencia Street @ 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Door to door Literature.
Information: sftu.org

Jane Kim - Signature gathering
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 1000 block of Howard Street between 6th Street & 7th Street, (meet at the corner of Howard Street and Moss Street (alley) San Francisco.
What: Signature gathering for Jane Kim - Candidate for Supervisor in District Six.
Information and RSVP: Viva Mogi viva@janekim.org

Anna Conda's Cinch Signature Party
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
Noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Cinch Saloon, 1723 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Signature gathering for Supervisor Race for District Six for Anna Conda.
Information: annaconda@annaconda2010.com

Protest the Arizona Diamondbacks game in San Francisco
When: May 29, 2010 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. March
Where: AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco
What: National Day of Action Against SB1070. Repeal SB1070 in Arizona. Repeal the Ban on Ethic Studies. Unconditional Amnesty in all 50 states. Assemble at Embarcadero at 4 p.m. for march. March to and protest at AT&T Park at 5:15 p.m. Game starts at 6:05 p.m.
Cities that have approved boycotts of Arizona: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, West Hollywood, El Paso, TX, Boulder, CO, Boston, Seattle, St. Paul, Minnesota
Information: maylst.sf@gmail.com

May 30, 2010 - Sunday

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Doorhanging
When: May 30, 2010 - Sunday
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: 341 Clipper, San Francisco
What: Doorhanging endorsements for Noe Valley Democratic Club
Information: andy@ffrsf.com

Carnaval Grand Parade
When: May 30, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m.
Where: Begins at Bryant and 24th Street, proceeds down Mission to 17th Street, San Francisco
Free.
Information: sfcarnaval.com

Mobile for Progressive Democrats
When: May 30, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m.
Where: 3821 20th Street @ Dolores Street, San Francisco
What: District 8 with Rafael Mandelman.

Fix Muni Now - Signature Gathering
When: May 30, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: 5th Avenue and Clement, San Francisco
What: Signature Gathering
Information: info@fixmuninow.com

Linda Colfax - Knocking on Doors
When: May 30, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m.
Where: 3821 20th Street, San Francisco
What: Knocking on doors. Linda Colfax candidate for Superior Court Judge.
Information: colfax3judge@gmail.com

Debra Walker - Signature Gathering
When: May 30, 2010 - Sunday
1 p.m.
Where: 540 Alabama Street @ Mariposa, San Francisco
What: Fall 2010 District 6 Supervisor Signature Gathering Kick-Off Celebration for Debra Walker.
Information and RSVP: Aimee Ellis 415-644-8683

Campaign fundraiser for Diane Wesley Smith
When: May 30, 2010 - Sunday
3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Jazz Room, 5267 Third Street (between Underwood & Van Dyke Ave.), San Francisco
What: Meet Diane Wesley Smith, candidate for Supervisor in District 10. Talk to Diane one on one. Fundraiser is hosted by Miss Amy and Johnny Dollar (JD).

Fundraiser for Tom Taylor - Candidate for San Francisco DCCC
When: May 30, 2010 - Sunday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Tom Taylor. Raffle and DJ Steve Fabus will do a set of his collection. Suggested donation $25. Nobody turned away for lack of funds.

May 31, 2010 - Monday

Memorial Day

Fundraiser/Party to Support Linda Colfax for Judge
When: May 31, 2010 - Monday
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Thee Parkside, 1600 17th Street, San Francisco
What: Calafia and DJ Yosh will provide entertainment. They serve food and a full bar. Donations accepted.
Information: colfaxforjudge.com

June 1, 2010 - Tuesday

Last Day to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot. Applications must be received by the Department of Elections by 5:00 p.m. Postmarks are not accepted.

No to Secure Communities
When: June 1, 2010 - Tuesday
9 a.m.
Where: 630 Sansome Street (near Montgomery Bart Station), San Francisco
What: On the first day of implementation in San Francisco of new Police/ICE collaboration program - we will stand up to say: No to Secure Communities. No to Secure Communities anywhere.
Information: sfirdc@gmail.com

Saving Vital Services-Hotel Fairness Initiative Campaign Kick-Off
When: June 1, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 350 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco
What: Campaign Kick-Off for Hotel Fairness Initiative.
Information: standupsf.org

*Discuss the future of Bayshore Boulevard
When: June 1, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Interested in what's happening on Bayshore? Important convening of community membersas they share and united in providing recommendations to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency about Bayshore Blvd.
Find out what is happening, provide your input and be part of the conversation about one of the major thoroughfares in the neighborhood
Information: Tina Nguyen - tnguyen@bnc.org bhnc.org

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Jeff Adachi
When: June 1, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street @ Southern Heights, San Francisco
What: Public Defender Jeff Adachi will present his ideas on how to alleviate the city budget shortfall by reforming the pension system. Other Club matters will be discussed along with two more candidates for District 10 Supervisors.
Information: phdemclub.org

Reception for Robert Retana for Judge with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
When: June 1, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 2757 Harrison Street @ 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.
Hosts: Sam Ruiz and Miguel Bustos.
Co-Hosts: Ingrid Mezquita, Eric Arguello, Victor Marquez, Judge Suzanne Bolanos, Judge Susan Breall, Judge Gail Dekreon, Judge Charles Haines, Judge Gerardo Sandoval, Supervisor David Campos, Treasurer Jose Cisneros
Contribution: $100.-$500. - Donor's Choice
Information: retanaforjudge@gmail.com

June 2, 2010 - Wednesday

SFCRG Get Out the Vote Rally - Sean Elsbernd
When: June 2, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: St. Mary's Cathedral Event Center, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Meet the "Common Sense Slate" for DCCC. Guest Speaker: Supervisor Sean Elsbernd. Introductory remarks by San Francisco Coalition for Responsible Growth President Rodrigo Santos. Refreshments.
RSVP: 415-648-1200
Information: sfcrg.org

San Francisco for Democracy - Monthly meeting
When: June 2, 2010 - Wednesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: Two themes:
  • Gulf Coast oil spill crisis. Confirmed speakers:
  • Deb Self - Executive Director of San Francisco Baykeeper,
  • Commander Heather Kostecki of the U.S. Coast Guard
  • Endorsements discussion on June primary endorsements.
Information: sfdem.com

Matt Drake for District 6 Supervisor Rally
When: June 2, 2010 - Wednesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Roe, 651 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Meet Matt Drake, candidate for Supervisor in District 6.

June 3, 2010 - Thursday

March for Budget Justice
When: June 3, 2010 - Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
March: Noon
Where: Powell Street Bart Station, San Francisco
What: Speak out for a budget that benefits the people in our communities, not big corporation. March to Union Square. Will stop at several corporation that benefit from tax loopholes.
Sponsored by: Health Access, California Partnership, Community Resources for Independent Living. Parent Voices, SEIU 1021, Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco, National Physician's Alliance, Mujeres Unidas y Activas, SIREN, California Pan Ethnic Health Network, Planning for Elders, Senior Action Network

Fix Muni Now
When: June 3, 2010 - Thursday
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Where: Montgomery Muni platform, San Francisco
What: Signature gathering
Information: info@fixmuninow.com

SPUR - 100 Year Anniversary
When: June 3, 2010 - Thursday
5 p.m to 10 p.m.
Where: Spur, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: 100th Anniversary of SPUR.
Sponsors:
Community Connectors: AECOM, Arup, California Pacific Medical Center, Degenkolb Engineers, Pacific Gas & Electric, Shorenstein Company LLC
Bridge Builders: Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, AvalonBay Communities, Cox Castle & Nicholson, LLP, Environmental Science Associates, Grosvenor, MPA Design, Nibbi Brothers General Contractors, Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, San Francisco Giants, Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold, LLP, UCSF, Union Bank, Urban Realty Co., Inc./CFRi, Wilson Meany Sullivan LLC
Sustainable Supporters:
ADCO, BAR Architects, Boston Properties, Bovis Lend Lease, BRE Properties Inc., Burr, Pilger & Mayer LLP, Carpenters Local Union No. 22, Christiani Johnson Architects, Comcast, Cresleigh Development LLC, Farella Braun + Martel LLP, Forest City Development, Grubb & Ellis, HOK, Hotel Council of San Francisco, Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Market Square, George & Janet McKinley, Mission Bay Development Group, LLC, Public Financial Management, Inc., Recology, San Francisco International Airport, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, The Prado Group
Donation: $65. non-members (includes SPUR member party); $10. sliding scale up non-members
Information: events@spur.org

Fundraiser for Dewitt Lacy for San Francisco Supervisor District 10
When: June 3, 2010 - Thursday
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Rahman Gramly LP, 369 Pine Street, Suite 600, San Francisco
What: Meet DeWitt Lacy, candidate for Supervisor in District 10.

Karaoke for Dan Dean
When: June 3, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Dovre Club, 1498Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Dan Dean for Judge Karaoke Party. Are are welcome to attend, check of $25. or more in hand and your pipes ready to belt forth a song. Last fundraiser for the election. No-host bar.
Information: dandeanforjudge.com

June 4, 2010 - Friday

Mary Helen Rogers City Hall Juneteenth Kick-Off Community Reception
When: June 4, 2010 - Friday
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
What: Community and Media Reception to kick-off the star t of Juneteenth activities in San Francisco in honor of the late "Mary Helen Rogers". Music, speakers and awarding of certificates of appreciation.
Information: sfjuneteenth.org

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - Sean Elsbernd
When: June 4, 2010 - Friday
11:30 a.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Brown bag lunch. Supervisor Sean Elsbernd will discuss District 7 issues.
RSVP paleman@sfchamber.com

District 11 Democratic Club - Eleventh Annual Dinner and Auction - Mark Leno
When: June 4, 2010 - Friday
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Auction
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. Live Auction
Where: Spanish Cultural Center, 2850 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco
What: Eleventh Annual District 11 Democratic Club Dinner.
Special Guest: State Senator Mark Leno.
Event is famous for "Paella Valenciana".
District Democratic Club: Claire Zvanski, President, Mary Harris, Vice President, Grace D'Anca, Secretary, Mary Goodnature, Treasurer, Al Harris and Roger Underhill, Delegates-at-Large
Information; MaBear08@sbcglobal.net
Individual $70. at door; Senior $55 at door.

June 5, 2010 - Saturday

Geoffrea's Bayview Outreach Day
When: June 5, 2010 - Saturday
8 a.m.
Where: 1739 Revere Avenue @ Third Street, San Francisco
What: Outreach day. Help spread the word about "Geoffrea Morris District 10". Continental breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. There will be a quick orientation before outreach.
RSVP morris4district10sup2010@gmail.com

Scott Wiener - Volunteer field mobilization
When: June 5, 2010 - Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Where: 4048 22nd Street @Eureka and 22nd Street, San Francisco
What: Join Scott Wiener candidate for Supervisor in District 8 for volunteer field mobilization. Knock on doors, distribute literature.
RSVP: adam@scott2010.com
Information: scott2010.com

Weekend Early Voting at City Hall
When: June 5, 2010 - Saturday and June 6, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Weekend early voting
Information: sfgov.org/elections

Union Street Festival
When: June 5, 2010 - Saturday and June 6, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Union Street from Gough to Steiner, San Francisco
What: 33rd Annual Union Street Festival.
Information: unionstreetsf.com

Organzing for America - Voter Canvassing
When: June 5, 2010 - Saturday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Obama Meeting Place, 4636 Third Street @ Newcomb Avenue, San Francisco
What: "Vote 2010 Kickoff Canvass" in conjunction with other OFA groups across the country. OFA volunteers in District 10 zip codes 94107, 94124 and 94134 will get together to go door-to-door in their communities. The goal of engaging first-time 2008 voters and getting them to commit to get back to the polls this fall. Three hour event. Everyone will meet back at the Obama Meeting Place for refreshments.
Host: Diane Wesley Smith
Information: 415-225-7895

June 6, 2010 - Sunday

Israel in the Gardens Festival
When: June 6, 2010 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Yerba Buena Gardens, 745 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Jewish community family festival. Music, theatre, film festival, ethnic foods, resource tables.
Information: sfjcf.org

People of Faith United for Immigration Reform
When: June 6, 2010 - Sunday
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mission High School, Dolores Street and 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Call on Congress and the White House to protect immigrant families by reforming the immigration system. All are welcome.
Supporters: SFOP, Peninsula Interfaith Action, Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action, People Acting in Community Together-San Jose, Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization, Oakland Community Organizations, Congregations Organizing for Renewal (South Alameda County), the PICO National Network.

June 8, 2010 - Tuesday

Election Day - Vote!!!!!! Vote!!!!!!

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