Friday, December 10, 2010

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Supervisor-Elect Malia Cohen













On Tuesday, December 7th, Supervisor-Elect District 10 Malia Cohen was Special Guest at the Potrero Hill Democratic Club's monthly meeting held at the beautiful Potrero Hill Neighborhood House.

In a very friendly circle, neighborhood activists, members heard Malia Cohen talk about her plans as Supervisor for the coming year.

District 10 candidates in support of Malia Cohen in the audience were Tony Kelly, DeWitt Lacy, Marlene Tran and Stephen Weber.

Information: Potrero Hill Democratic Club - phdemclub.org


December 10, 2010 - Friday


Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's Holiday Party and Peak Oil Art Show
When: December 10, 2010 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 282, San Francisco
What: Quarterly art opening.  The art for this show depicts peak oil - the point at which humanity begins to produce less and less oil ever year than in the previous years and honors the work of the Peak Oil Preparedness Task Force.  23 participating artists.
Peak Oil Preparedness Task Force: Jeanne-Marie Rosenmeier, Bernie Myerson, Patricia Gerber, Woody Hastings, Benjamin Lowe, Jason Mark, Cal Simone, Monica Fisher
Information: ross.mirkarim@sfgov.org

December 11, 2010 - Saturday

 Arts in the Storefronts - Bayview District
When: December 11, 2010 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 4900 Third Street, San Francisco
What: Community celebration featuring remarks by District 10 Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, an art walk, jazz by youth group Pop Lyfe and the unveiling of four storefront windows.
Source: sfexaminer

December 12, 2010 - Sunday

Mayor Gavin Newsom - City Hall Open House
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
WhatMayor Gavin Newsom and First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom invite you to celebrate the holiday season at City Hall.  Holiday Food drive. Support the San Francisco Food Bank by bringing nonperishable food items to the open house.  Guests will be treated to holiday cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment by Magik*Magik Orchestra
Free and open to the public.

City Attorney's Holiday Open House - Dennis Herrera
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 234, San Francisco
What: Celebrate the holiday season. Holiday treats and refreshments will be served.

Supervisor Chiu's Holiday Open House at City Hall
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 264, San Francisco
What: Board President David Chiu and his office staff invite you to join in celebrating the season.  Festive refreshments and goodies for all

Supervisor-Elect Scott Wiener - City Hall Open House
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Supervisor Bevan Dufty's Office, Room 268, San  Francisco
WhatSupervisor-elect Scott Wiener warmly invites you to celebrate the holiday season, and Scott's first official event at the annual City Hall Open House. Please bring a charitable donation for the San Francisco PTA to Room 268 Proceeds will be  distributed across the District 8 public schools.
Contributions are optional, and all are welcome at the open house.
 Event is free and open to the public, and will provide guests an opportunity to meet Mayor Newsom, many of San Francisco's elected officials and city agency staff, and tour City Hall.  Guests will be treated to holiday cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment by Magik*Magik Orchestra

Democratic Women's Forum of San Francisco  - Traditional Holiday Party
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2606 Pacific, San Francisco
What: Traditional Holiday Party.  Honoring Raymond Berard and James Roe. 
Benefactors: Angela Alioto, Mark Leno, John O'Riordan Daniel Sullivan, Leland Yee
Patrons: Raymond Berard, Jo Ann Hendricks, Margel Kaufman, Rafael Mandelman, Joan Simmons
SponsorsTheresa Cox, Democratic Women in Action, Renee Golanty-Koel, Sharon Johnson, Jeannie Maher, Jane Morrison, Patricia Montague, Mary O'Riordan, Millicent Rutherford, Cheryl Willis, Evelyn Wilson 
$20. member, $25. Guest
Information: 776-7949

December 13, 2010 - Monday

City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: December 13, 2010 - Monday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
Hearing - Golden Gate Park Safety - Sponsor: Chu, Mar
Hearing on park safety within Golden Gate Park including lighting of paths and other security measures, coordination and communication betwee Rec and Park and the San Francisco Police Department, and the level of park patrol staffing in the current year and upcoming budget year as proposed.
Members: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Bevan Dufty
Information: sfbos.org

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: December 13, 2010 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
Hearing - Academy of Art University Non-Compliance with Master Plan
Hearing on the status of the Academy of Art University's non-compliant standing with the City's Institutional Master Plan requirement, and progress report on the related environmental review
Members: Sophie Maxwell, Eri Mar, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

City and County of San Francisco Meeting Agenda Budget and Finance Committee
When: December 13, 2010 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Review of Fiscal impacts of Hosting the America's Cup. Sponsor: Mirkarimi
34th America's Cup Host City Agreement and finding of Fiscal Feasibility
Sponsors: Mayor, Chiu,Mirkarimi, Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty, Maxwell
Information: sfbos.org

Supervisor-Elect Mark Farrell
When: December 13, 2010 - Monday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco address provided upon RSVP
What: Reception in support of Supervisor-Elect Mark Farrell.
Sponsors include Lorna and Wade Randlett, Joe Alioto Veronese, Janan New - San Francisco Apartment Association, Art Swanson -  Small Business Network, Brook Turner - Coalition for Better Housing, Kevin Westlye -  Golden Gate Restaurant Association
$100., $250., $500.
RSVP Marjan Philhour philhour@calgroupinc.com

Toy Wrapping Party
When: December 13, 2010 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Join Citizen Hope for a Toy wrapping party to wrap over 1,000 toys donated by the San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program.
There will be pizza, music and drinks.

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Public Meeting
When: December 13, 2010 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC Davies Medical Center, Auditorium, Lower Level B North Tower, San Francisco
What: Agenda:
  • Meet your neighbors - 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Election of Board of Directors
  • Outlook and issues for 2011
  • Church/Duboce MTA Utility Boxes Art Project
  • AT and T proposed utility boxes citywide - presentation and discussion
  • 2001 Market/Whole Foods grocery proposal
  • Transportation Committee brief updates
  • Land Use Committee brief updates
Information: dtna.org

December 14, 2010 - Tuesday


Jobs for Justice Community/Worker Rights Board Hearing on CPMC
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, North Light Court, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco
What: Join community, labor and faith leaders in a discussion of the impacts of California Pacific
Medical Center's (CPMC) development plan on the people of San Francisco.
San Francisco residents and workers will offer testimony to a panel of community leaders including Tom Ammiano, Rev. Deborah Lee, Sandra Fewer, John Rizzo and Jane Morrison.
They will summarize key findings from the hearing and make a set of recommendations to CPMC and the incoming Mayor and Board of Supervisors.
Sponsored by the Coalition for Health Planning San Francisco, Jobs with Justice San Francisco and Good Neighbor Coalition
Information: Gordon Mar gordon@jwjsf.org

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
  • Police Code - Registration and Other Requirements for Event Promoters Sponsors: Chiu, Maxwell
  • Special Order 3:00 p.m. - Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing - Appointment of a Successor Mayor - Sponsor: Daly
  • Board of Supervisors Seniority - Lottery to determine the seniority of the newly elected Members of the Board of Supervisors. 
  • 34th America's Cup Host City Agreement and Finding of Fiscal Feasibility - Sponsors: Mayor, Chiu, Mirkarimi, Alioto-Pier, Chu, Dufty and Maxwell.
  • Public Hearing to take nominations and appoint a successor mayor in the event of a vacancy in the office of mayor.
Information: sfbos.org

POWER's Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
5:45 p.m.
Where: Mission Neighborhood Center, 262 Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Please join Power - annual Holiday Party.  Opportunity to appreciate our community and end the year with a bang! Good food, music and celebrate all of our hard work and success in 2010! Consider bringing a dish or snack to share.
RSVP: power@peopleorganize.org with Holiday Party in the subject line -

Holiday Party - Alliance for a Better District 6
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday party hosted by Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City Democrats, andNorth of Market Business Association are sponsoring the holiday party. Food and door prizes.

City Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Danny Coyle's Irish Bar, 668 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday Party.  Platter of food, some beverage to share plus no-host bar. Please bring a can or two of food to be donated to the San Francisco Food Bank.

December 15, 2010 - Wednesday






Supervisor-Elect Jane Kim
When: December 15, 2010 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Law Offices of Nixon Peabody LLP, One Embarcadero Center, 18th Floor, San Francisco
What:  Jane Kim Debt Retirement Reception. Holiday reception hosted by Allan Low to help Jane Kim retire her remaining campaign debt. Donation  - maximum individual contribution is $500.
RSVP: alow@nixonpeabody.com

San Francisco Women's Holiday Party
When: December 15, 2010 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Carnelian by the Bay, 1 Ferry Paza, San Francisco
What: Annual Holiday Party that celebrates women in politics and policy. Please join San Francisco Women's Political Committee (SFWPC)
Co-HostsNARAL Pro-Choice California, Good Ol Girls, Emerge California, Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific
SponsorsThe California Group, Hope Road Consulting, Caroline Rodman, Andrea Dew Steele and Rebecca Prozan
Free party for all.
First 100 women receive complimentary champagne.
First 200 attendees receive free drink ticket.
Complimentary snacks and dessert.
Information: jaynry@sfwpc.org

District 5 Democratic Club Inaugural Fundraiser and Holiday Party
When: December 15, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Cafe Divis, 359 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Join the members of the District 5 Democratic Club (D5 DC) at their inaugural fundraiser and Holiday Party, hosted by District 5  Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi.  Event will be a qualifying membership event for D5DC, and give you an opportunity to join the organization.  Voting membership is open to all Registered Democrats who live in District 5.
Tickets/dues $30./year
Hardship Membership: $10.00/year
No one turned away for lack of funds, but voting membership does require dues payments.
Light refreshments will be provided.  No-host bar.
Information: d5demclub@gmail.com

San Francisco Community Land Trust - Holiday Party
When: December 15, 2010  - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Community Land Trust Holiday Party and Fundraiser.  Food and mixing on the patio.  Music. Come learn about model to stem the tide of gentrification in San
 Francisco  by creating permanently affordable, tenant-owned, cooperative housing.
$5. - $20 donation is suggested.



December 16, 2010 - Thursday









Sierra Club - Holiday Party
When: December 16, 2010 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Savanna Jazz, 2937 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join Special Guest, Michael Brune, Sierra Club Executive Director, Chapter staff and fellow Sierra Club members and supporters for their social event of the year.
Cash bar, light appetizers and door prizes.
Information: Holli Bert holli@sfbaysc.org


Laborers' International Union, Local 261 Holiday Open House
When: December 16, 2010
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: 3rd Annual Holiday Open House.  Stop by for some Holiday Cheer.
Honoring LiUNA! Business Manager Ramon Hernandez for his outstanding efforts this campaign season working to elect labor friendly candidates and to Defeat Prop. B.
Informationlocal261.blogspot.com


Glen Canyon Park - Community Workshop
When: December 16, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center, near corner of Elk and Chenery Street, San Francisco
What: The Trust for Public Land in partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will host workshops to vision and design a Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan.  RPD and TPL will work with community members and stakeholders to identify top priorities for Glen Canyon Park and develop a phased improvement plan.  
Information: Trudy Garber - trudy.garber@tple.org

December 17, 2010 - Friday

Irish American Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 17, 2010 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 2250 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party. Part of proceeds will be contributed to St. Anthony Foundation.  Entrance to Party   $15.    $25. includes dues for 2011.
Information: Patty Moran 861-2378

December 20, 2010 - Monday


Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club/Pride at Work Holiday Party
When: December 20, 2010 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Katz Pizza and Bagels, 663 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Queer holiday radical justice groove.  Warm holiday evening of good people, good food and good vibes.

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Holiday Party
When: December 20, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Amelie Wine Bar, 1754 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Fourth annual Middle Polk Neighborhood Association Holiday Party and raffle.  Socialize with your friends and neighbors. Raffle tickets cost $5. each or 5 tickets for $20.
Information: info@middlepolk.org


December 21, 2010 - Tuesday


Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - Annual Dinner
When: December 21, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Patio Espanol, 2850 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco
What: Annual dinner.  Fabulous dinner with keynote speaker Alex Clemens.
Dinner selections Paella Valenciana, ChickBeast at Ajillo, Pasta Primavera
Individual dinners $55.
RSVP by December 18th sfjberk@mac.com

Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com

Important: Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.

Friday, December 3, 2010

San Francisco Political Events and Parties! as of Dec. 3rd 2010







New calendar  eight new items from yesterday  and a correction for District Three Democratic Club's Holiday Party which is December 9th - a Thursday - not December 6th.  (my apologies)

December 3, 2010 - Friday


Richard Goldman Memorial
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco
What: Memorial Service for Richard Goldman.

Rally and March to fight for a Stand Alone Dream Act!
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Rally and March at Noon. 
Where: San Francisco Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Northern California DREAM Mobilization.  Pass our Dream! Full legalization for Immigrant Students Now!


Kelly Cullen - Memorial
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
3 p.m.
Where: St Boniface Church, 133 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco memorial for Brother Kelly.

Bayview Holiday Market and Tree-Lighting Ceremony
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 Third Street, San Francisco
What:

  •  Annual lighting of the official neighborhood holiday tree, complete with ornaments decorated by local youth, carolers singing in the holiday season and the tree-lighting performed by District 10 Supervisor elect Malia Cohen.
  • Local vendors.
  • Food and hot beverages being offered by the Bayview Opera House and well as some of Bayview's restaurants and caterers.
  • Free dancing lessons and entertainment provided as part of the Bayview Koshland Fellows' monthly "Friday Night Jive" event running from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. inside the opera house.


Young Workers United's Annual Art Auction
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a night of drinks, music and a silent art auction.  Raffle prizes, food, dancing and special guest speakers.
$10.-$25. suggested donation.
Information and donationnpo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?p

December 4, 2010 - Saturday

SantaCon 2010
When: December 4, 2010- Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Winter Showcase 2010
When: December 4, 2010 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Visitacion Valley Community Center Gym, 66 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco
What: "Comeback Neighborhood of the Year" Visitacion Valley - Winter Showcase 2010

  • Music/Entertainment
  • Arts/Crafts - wreath making, t-shirt making, flower pot decorating, ROCK- carnival both, Boys & Girls Club - table
  • Photography - Joey Chandler photo session
  • Food/Treats for sale $1. - cookies, hot cocoa, cupcakes, popcorn, funk monkey snacks

Information: sfvvboom.blogspot.com

F.A.C.E. - Holiday Party and Craft Art Event
When: December 4, 2010 - Saturday
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Crocker Amazon Playground Clubhouse, Moscow @ Italy Street, San Francisco
WhatFriends and Advocates of Crocker-Amazon and the Excelsior, Neighborhood Parks Council (NPC)  celebrate the holidays.

  • Making holiday cards and collages from found objects and recycled cards. 
  • Light refreshments
  • Thanks park volunteers who have worked so hard during the past year.
  • Learn about Park Scan.

Information: lharte@earthlink.net

Lower Haight Art Walk: Holiday Edition
When: December 4, 2010 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The 400-700 blocks of the Lower Haight
Information: lowerhaight.org

December 5, 2010 - Sunday

ACLU of Northern California - Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2010
When: December 5, 2010 - Sunday
Doors: 1:00 p.m.
Program: 2:00 p.m.
Reception: 3:30 p.m.
Where: ILWU Local 34 Union Hall (near  AT and T Park), 801 2nd Street, San Francisco
What: ACLU of Northern California invite you to Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2010.
Honoring Ramona Ripston for her groundbreaking work as the head of the ACLU of Southern California for over 30 years.  Dorothy Ehrlich, Deputy Director of ACLU Nationwide, will present the award.
Tickets: $10.-$25 sliding scale.
RSVP: aclunc.org/bord

Winterfest Annual Member Party and Fundraiser
When: December 5, 2010 - Sunday
6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: SOMArts Gallery, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco
What: Festive evening to celebrate the love of riding a bike in San Francisco. Entertainment, 200 item silent auction, 60 piece art auction, food and over 1,000 bike friendly party-folk
Tickets: $15. for SF Bicycle Coalition Members
$40. for non-members (includes 1 year of membership)
Information: sfbike.org/winterfest

December 6, 2010 - Monday

Community Gathering before Prop 8 Trial Oral Arguments at 9th Circuit Court
When: December 6, 2010 - Monday
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: The James R. Browning Courthouse, 95 7th Street at Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Community gathering in Support of Judge Walker's Ruling.  Oral arguments to immediately follow from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Join Marriage Equality USA leaders,California Faith for Equality, Chief Deputy City Attorney Theresa Stewart.
To get tweets and updates from the hearings follow: twitter.com/MEUSA
Information: marriagequality.org

Public Safety Meeting
When: December 6, 2010 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
San Francisco's Public Safety Conditions on Citywide Crime - Sponsor: Chiu
Police Code - Registration and other requirements for Event Promoters. - Chiu, Maxwell
Members: David Chiu, Ross Mirkarimi, Sean Elsbernd
Information: sfbos.org

Correction - District 3 Democratic Club - Annual Holiday Party
Correction When:  December 9th Thursday


Westside Democratic Club 2010 Holiday Party
When: December 6, 2010 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Parkside Tavern, 1940 Taraval Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to join the Westside Democratic Club for their annual holiday party.
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as well as plenty of fellowship with your friends and neighbors.   First drink complimentary of Westside Democratic Club. Dinner will be ordered on an individual member basis. You can also join the club or renew your current membership. $25.
RSVP: sfwestsidedems@gmail.com rsvp by December 4th at 6 p.m.


December 7, 2010 - Tuesday

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:

  • Administrative Code - San Francisco Local Hiring Policy for Construction
  • Special Order - 3:00 p.m. - Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing - Appointment of a Successor Mayor  - Several items regarding vacancy in the Office of the Mayor (see agenda on line sfbos.org)
  • Electronic Distribution of Multi-Page Documents - Mirkarimi, Chiu, Campos, Mar

David Chiu - Holiday Party
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Tony's Pizza Napoletana, 1570 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday Party.  Celebrate the MOOD, Come to our "HOOD".  Munch, Meet and Mingle with David Chiu.  Non stop fun.  Famous pizzas, appetizers, salads, cocktails beer and more!  Get local.
Watch Chief Tony and his "assistant: David Chiu teach you the fine art of pizza making and tossing.  Secret recipe will be given to attendees.
Hosted by Sharon and David Seto and Tony Gemignani
$100. suggested donation
RSVP: sixseto@gmail.com

Lands End Visitor Center - Public meeting
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Cliff House, San Francisco
WhatNational Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy holds public meeting about the new Lands End visitor center.  Designs will be presented for the new 2,500 square foot center known as the Lands End Lookout.
RSVP: trailsforever@parksconservancy.org
Source: richmondsfblog.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Supervisor Elect Malia Cohen
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Special guest: Supervisor Elect Malia Cohen.
Also:  processing the recent election, plans for the coming year.  Please bring a non-perishable item for the San Francisco Food Bank.
Informationphdemclub.org

December 8, 2010 - Wednesday

San Francisco Tomorrow - Party!
When: December 8, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Forest Hill Clubhouse, 381 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Party with San Francisco Tomorrow. 
2010 Patrons: Mark Leno, Leland Yee, Tom Ammiano, Fiona Ma, Bruce Balshone, Jan Blum, Pamela Brennan, Jennifer Clary, Bernard Choden and Lois Scott, Robert Dockendorff, Rafael Mandelman, Mary Anne Miller, Louise and James Frankel, Esther Marks, Jane Morrison, Carl Natvig, Gimmy Park Li, Aaron Peskin, Laure P. Rest and Bill Kedem, Jacob Sigg, Stephen Williams
2010 Sponsors: Ray Berard, Lu Blazel, Bruce Brugmann, Sue Cauthen, Arthur Chang, Steven Chapman, Eddie Chin, Jennifer Clary, Ina Dearman, Denise D'Anne, Arthur Feinstein, Angela Figone, Civilian Congress, Jacques Fitch, Milton Funchess, Aaron Goodman, Ruth Gravanis, Richard and Shirley Hansen, Jo Ann Hendricks, Sue Hestor, Gerry Hurtado, Paul Kohler, Ryszard Koprowski, Robert and Beatrice Laws, Jim and Ella Mae Lew, Charlotte Maeck, Amy Meyer, Adam Scow, Pelican Media, Judy Irving, Alix Rosenthal, Barbara Scales, Edward Van Egri, Howard Wong
$35.
RSVP: 415-564-1482

December 9, 2010 - Thursday


City and School District Select Committee
When: December 9, 2010 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
San Francisco Unified School District's Bayview Empowerment Project - Sponsor: Dufty
Supervisors: Bevan Dufty, Michela Alioto-Pier, Chris Daly
Commissioners: Sandra Lee Fewer, Jane Kim, Hydra B. Mendoza
Information: sfbos.org

Holiday Divisadero Art Walk
When: December 9, 2010 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Divisadero Street between McAllister and Haight, San Francisco


District 3 Democratic Club - Annual Holiday Party
When: December 9, 2010 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Vin Club, 515 Broadway Street, San Francisco
What: Annual holiday party.  Light appetizers and a glass of wine will be provided.  Come mix with fellow Democrats and neighbors and toast to D3DC!
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com

Bernal Holiday Evening Stroll
When: December 9, 2010 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Sponsored by Bernal Business Alliance.

December 10, 2010 - Friday

City Inside Lunch - Supervisor-Election Scott Wiener
When: December 10, 2010 - Friday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Blackbird, 2124 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join California Music and Culture Association for a discussion with District 8 supervisor-elect Scott Wiener.   Exchange ideas  and priorities for the music, entertainment, and nightlife community.
Informationcmacsf.org

December 11, 2010 - Saturday

 Arts in the Storefronts - Bayview District
When: December 11, 2010 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 4900 Third Street, San Francisco
What: Community celebration featuring remarks by District 10 Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, an art walk, jazz by youth group Pop Lyfe and the unveiling of four storefront windows.
Source: sfexaminer

December 12, 2010 - Sunday

Mayor Gavin Newsom - City Hall Open House
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
WhatMayor Gavin Newsom and First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom invite you to celebrate the holiday season at City Hall.  Holiday Food drive. Support the San Francisco Food Bank by bringing nonperishable food items to the open house.  Guests will be treated to holiday cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment by Magik*Magik Orchestra
Free and open to the public.

Supervisor-Elect Scott Wiener - City Hall Open House
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Supervisor Bevan Dufty's Office, Room 268, San  Francisco
What: Supervisor-elect Scott Wiener warmly invites you to celebrate the holiday season, and Scott's first official event at the annual City Hall Open House. Please bring a charitable donation for the San Francisco PTA to Room 268.  Proceeds will be evently distributed across the District 8 public schools.
Contributions are optional, and all are welcome at the open house.
 Event is free and open to the public, and will provide guests an opportunity to meet Mayor Newsom, many of San Francisco's elected officials and city agency staff, and tour City Hall.  Guests will be treated to holiday cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment by Magik*Magik Orchestra



Democratic Women's Forum of San Francisco  - Traditional Holiday Party
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2606 Pacific, San Francisco
What: Traditional Holiday Party.  Honoring Raymond Berard and James Roe. 
Benefactors: Angela Alioto, Mark Leno, John O'Riordan Daniel Sullivan, Leland Yee
Patrons: Raymond Berard, Jo Ann Hendricks, Margel Kaufman, Rafael Mandelman, Joan Simmons
SponsorsTheresa Cox, Democratic Women in Action, Renee Golanty-Koel, Sharon Johnson, Jeannie Maher, Jane Morrison, Patricia Montague, Mary O'Riordan, Millicent Rutherford, Cheryl Willis, Evelyn Wilson 
$20. member, $25. Guest
Information: 776-7949

December 14, 2010 - Tuesday

Holiday Party - Alliance for a Better District 6
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday party hosted by Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City Democrats, andNorth of Market Business Association are sponsoring the holiday party. Food and door prizes.

City Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Danny Coyle's Irish Bar, 668 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday Party.  Platter of food, some beverage to share plus no-host bar. Please bring a can or two of food to be donated to the San Francisco Food Bank.

December 15, 2010 - Wednesday

District 5 Democratic Club Inaugural Fundraiser and Holiday Party
When: December 15, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Cafe Divis, 359 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Join the members of the District 5 Democratic Club (D5CD) at their inaugural fundraiser and Holiday Party hosted by District 5 Superisor Ross Mirkarimi.
D5DC Holiday Party will be taking place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m..  This party will be a qualifying membership event for the D5DC, and will give people an opportunity to join the organization.  Membership is open to all Registered Democrats who live in District 5.
Tickets include membership  for D5DC for one year.
Member: $30./year Hardship membership: $10/year
No one turned away for lack of funds, but voting membership does require dues payment.
Light refreshments will be provided. No-host bar.
Information: d5demclub@gmail.com

December 16, 2010 - Thursday

Laborers' International Union, Local 261 Holiday Open House
Where: 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: 3rd Annual Holiday Open House.  Stop by for some Holiday Cheer.
Honoring LiUNA! Business Manager Ramon Hernandez for his outstanding efforts this campaign season working to elect labor friendly candidates and to Defeat Prop. B.
Informationlocal261.blogspot.com

December 17, 2010 - Friday

Irish American Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 17, 2010 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 2250 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party. Part of proceeds will be contributed to St. Anthony Foundation.  Entrance to Party   $15.    $25. includes dues for 2011.
Information: Patty Moran 861-2378

December 20, 2010 - Monday

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Holiday Party
When: December 20, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Amelie Wine Bar, 1754 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Fourth annual Middle Polk Neighborhood Association Holiday Party and raffle.  Socialize with your friends and neighbors. Raffle tickets cost $5. each or 5 tickets for $20.
Information: info@middlepolk.org





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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Celebration!!! - State Attorney General Kamala Harris






 On Wednesday night, November 30, 2010,  Kamala Harris and her friends and supporters  gathered at Delancey Street  to celebrate Kamala Harris' victory - our new California State Attorney!

Congratulations!




December 3, 2010 - Friday


Richard Goldman - Memorial Service
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco
What: Memorial Service for Richard Goldman.


Kelly Cullen - Memorial
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
3 p.m.
Where: St Boniface Church, 133 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco memorial for Brother Kelly.

Bayview Holiday Market and Tree-Lighting Ceremony
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 Third Street, San Francisco
What:

  •  Annual lighting of the official neighborhood holiday tree, complete with ornaments decorated by local youth, carolers singing in the holiday season and the tree-lighting performed by District 10 Supervisor elect Malia Cohen.
  • Local vendors.
  • Food and hot beverages being offered by the Bayview Opera House and well as some of Bayview's restaurants and caterers.
  • Free dancing lessons and entertainment provided as part of the Bayview Koshland Fellows' monthly "Friday Night Jive" event running from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. inside the opera house.


Young Workers United's Annual Art Auction
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a night of drinks, music and a silent art auction.  Raffle prizes, food, dancing and special guest speakers.
$10.-$25. suggested donation.
Information and donationnpo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?p

December 4, 2010 - Saturday

SantaCon 2010
When: December 4, 2010- Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Winter Showcase 2010
When: December 4, 2010 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Visitacion Valley Community Center Gym, 66 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco
What: "Comeback Neighborhood of the Year" Visitacion Valley - Winter Showcase 2010

  • Music/Entertainment
  • Arts/Crafts - wreath making, t-shirt making, flower pot decorating, ROCK- carnival both, Boys & Girls Club - table
  • Photography - Joey Chandler photo session
  • Food/Treats for sale $1. - cookies, hot cocoa, cupcakes, popcorn, funk monkey snacks

Information: sfvvboom.blogspot.com

F.A.C.E. - Holiday Party and Craft Art Event
When: December 4, 2010 - Saturday
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Crocker Amazon Playground Clubhouse, Moscow @ Italy Street, San Francisco
What: Friends and Advocates of Crocker-Amazon and the Excelsior, Neighborhood Parks Council (NPC)  celebrate the holidays.

  • Making holiday cards and collages from found objects and recycled cards. 
  • Light refreshments
  • Thanks park volunteers who have worked so hard during the past year.
  • Learn about Park Scan.

Information: lharte@earthlink.net

Lower Haight Art Walk: Holiday Edition
When: December 4, 2010 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The 400-700 blocks of the Lower Haight
Information: lowerhaight.org

December 5, 2010 - Sunday

ACLU of Northern California - Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2010
When: December 5, 2010 - Sunday
Doors: 1:00 p.m.
Program: 2:00 p.m.
Reception: 3:30 p.m.
Where: ILWU Local 34 Union Hall (near  AT and T Park), 801 2nd Street, San Francisco
What: ACLU of Northern California invite you to Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2010.
Honoring Ramona Ripston for her groundbreaking work as the head of the ACLU of Southern California for over 30 years.  Dorothy Ehrlich, Deputy Director of ACLU Nationwide, will present the award.
Tickets: $10.-$25 sliding scale.
RSVP: aclunc.org/bord

December 6, 2010 - Monday

Community Gathering before Prop 8 Trial Oral Arguments at 9th Circuit Court
When: December 6, 2010 - Monday
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: The James R. Browning Courthouse, 95 7th Street at Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Community gathering in Support of Judge Walker's Ruling.  Oral arguments to immediately follow from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Join Marriage Equality USA leaders,California Faith for Equality, Chief Deputy City Attorney Theresa Stewart.
To get tweets and updates from the hearings follow: twitter.com/MEUSA
Information: marriagequality.org

Correction - District 3 Democratic Club - Annual Holiday Party
Correction When:  December 9th Thursday


Westside Democratic Club 2010 Holiday Party
When: December 6, 2010 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Parkside Tavern, 1940 Taraval Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to join the Westside Democratic Club for their annual holiday party.
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as well as plenty of fellowship with your friends and neighbors.   First drink complimentary of Westside Democratic Club. Dinner will be ordered on an individual member basis. You can also join the club or renew your current membership. $25.
RSVP: sfwestsidedems@gmail.com rsvp by December 4th at 6 p.m.


December 7, 2010 - Tuesday

David Chiu - Holiday Party
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Tony's Pizza Napoletana, 1570 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday Party.  Celebrate the MOOD, Come to our "HOOD".  Munch, Meet and Mingle with David Chiu.  Non stop fun.  Famous pizzas, appetizers, salads, cocktails beer and more!  Get local.
Watch Chief Tony and his "assistant: David Chiu teach you the fine art of pizza making and tossing.  Secret recipe will be given to attendees.
Hosted by Sharon and David Seto and Tony Gemignani
$100. suggested donation
RSVP: sixseto@gmail.com

Lands End Visitor Center - Public meeting
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Cliff House, San Francisco
WhatNational Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy holds public meeting about the new Lands End visitor center.  Designs will be presented for the new 2,500 square foot center known as the Lands End Lookout.
RSVP: trailsforever@parksconservancy.org
Source: richmondsfblog.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Supervisor Elect Malia Cohen
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Special guest: Supervisor Elect Malia Cohen.
Also:  processing the recent election, plans for the coming year.  Please bring a non-perishable item for the San Francisco Food Bank.
Informationphdemclub.org

December 8, 2010 - Wednesday

San Francisco Tomorrow - Party!
When: December 8, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Forest Hill Clubhouse, 381 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Party with San Francisco Tomorrow. 
2010 Patrons: Mark Leno, Leland Yee, Tom Ammiano, Fiona Ma, Bruce Balshone, Jan Blum, Pamela Brennan, Jennifer Clary, Bernard Choden and Lois Scott, Robert Dockendorff, Rafael Mandelman, Mary Anne Miller, Louise and James Frankel, Esther Marks, Jane Morrison, Carl Natvig, Gimmy Park Li, Aaron Peskin, Laure P. Rest and Bill Kedem, Jacob Sigg, Stephen Williams
2010 Sponsors: Ray Berard, Lu Blazel, Bruce Brugmann, Sue Cauthen, Arthur Chang, Steven Chapman, Eddie Chin, Jennifer Clary, Ina Dearman, Denise D'Anne, Arthur Feinstein, Angela Figone, Civilian Congress, Jacques Fitch, Milton Funchess, Aaron Goodman, Ruth Gravanis, Richard and Shirley Hansen, Jo Ann Hendricks, Sue Hestor, Gerry Hurtado, Paul Kohler, Ryszard Koprowski, Robert and Beatrice Laws, Jim and Ella Mae Lew, Charlotte Maeck, Amy Meyer, Adam Scow, Pelican Media, Judy Irving, Alix Rosenthal, Barbara Scales, Edward Van Egri, Howard Wong
$35.
RSVP: 415-564-1482

December 9, 2010 - Thursday

Holiday Divisadero Art Walk
When: December 9, 2010 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Divisadero Street between McAllister and Haight, San Francisco


District 3 Democratic Club - Annual Holiday Party
When: December 9, 2010 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Vin Club, 515 Broadway Street, San Francisco
What: Annual holiday party.  Light appetizers and a glass of wine will be provided.  Come mix with fellow Democrats and neighbors and toast to D3DC!
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com


December 10, 2010 - Friday

City Inside Lunch - Supervisor-Election Scott Wiener
When: December 10, 2010 - Friday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Blackbird, 2124 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join California Music and Culture Association for a discussion with District 8 supervisor-elect Scott Wiener.   Exchange ideas  and priorities for the music, entertainment, and nightlife community.
Information: cmacsf.org

December 11, 2010 - Saturday

 Arts in the Storefronts - Bayview District
When: December 11, 2010 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 4900 Third Street, San Francisco
What: Community celebration featuring remarks by District 10 Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, an art walk, jazz by youth group Pop Lyfe and the unveiling of four storefront windows.
Source: sfexaminer

December 12, 2010 - Sunday

Mayor Gavin Newsom - City Hall Open House
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
WhatMayor Gavin Newsom and First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom invite you to celebrate the holiday season at City Hall.  Holiday Food drive. Support the San Francisco Food Bank by bringing nonperishable food items to the open house.  Guests will be treated to holiday cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment by Magik*Magik Orchestra
Free and open to the public.

Democratic Women's Forum of San Francisco  - Traditional Holiday Party
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2606 Pacific, San Francisco
What: Traditional Holiday Party.  Honoring Raymond Berard and James Roe. 
Benefactors: Angela Alioto, Mark Leno, John O'Riordan Daniel Sullivan, Leland Yee
Patrons: Raymond Berard, Jo Ann Hendricks, Margel Kaufman, Rafael Mandelman, Joan Simmons
SponsorsTheresa Cox, Democratic Women in Action, Renee Golanty-Koel, Sharon Johnson, Jeannie Maher, Jane Morrison, Patricia Montague, Mary O'Riordan, Millicent Rutherford, Cheryl Willis, Evelyn Wilson 
$20. member, $25. Guest
Information: 776-7949

December 14, 2010 - Tuesday

Holiday Party - Alliance for a Better District 6
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday party hosted by Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City Democrats, andNorth of Market Business Association are sponsoring the holiday party. Food and door prizes.

City Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Danny Coyle's Irish Bar, 668 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday Party.  Platter of food, some beverage to share plus no-host bar. Please bring a can or two of food to be donated to the San Francisco Food Bank.

December 16, 2010 - Thursday

Laborers' International Union, Local 261 Holiday Open House
Where: 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: 3rd Annual Holiday Open House.  Stop by for some Holiday Cheer.
Honoring LiUNA! Business Manager Ramon Hernandez for his outstanding efforts this campaign season working to elect labor friendly candidates and to Defeat Prop. B.
Information: local261.blogspot.com

December 17, 2010 - Friday

Irish American Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 17, 2010 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 2250 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party. Part of proceeds will be contributed to St. Anthony Foundation.  Entrance to Party   $15.    $25. includes dues for 2011.
Information: Patty Moran 861-2378

December 20, 2010 - Monday

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Holiday Party
When: December 20, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Amelie Wine Bar, 1754 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Fourth annual Middle Polk Neighborhood Association Holiday Party and raffle.  Socialize with your friends and neighbors. Raffle tickets cost $5. each or 5 tickets for $20.
Information: info@middlepolk.org



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