Monday, January 31, 2011

Unite Potrero - "This is where it begins"














































Potrero Unite met on Saturday at Potrero Hill Neighborhood House to talk about a shared community   vision and to launch ongoing action teams.  Follow-up meeting will be February 5th (see calendar below)


January 31, 2011 - Monday

Governor Jerry Brown - State of the State
When: January 31, 2011 - Monday
5 p.m.
Where: Sacramento
What: State of the State address by Governor Jerry Brown.  Streaming kcra.com

Friends of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater Meeting
When: January 31, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Ingleside Police Station, 1 Sgt John V Young Lane, San Francisco
What: Planning meeting reports on projects, successes and plans for working committees  and welcome  Neighborood Parks Council/NPC fiscal sponsor.
Information: friends-of-the-Jerry-Garcia-Amphitheater@googlegroups.com 

February 1, 2011 - Tuesday

SPUR - Next up for Pier 70: Rehabilitating historic waterfront buildings
When: February 1, 2011 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Port of San Francisco project managers Kathleen Diohep and Lynda Swanson will discuss  the role of historic buildings in shaping the Pier 70 master plan.
$5. for non-members.
Informationspur.org

SFMTA - Cesar Chavez Street
When: February 1, 2011 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda: Traffic modifications proposed for Cesar Chavez Street.
SFMTA Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Jerry Lee, Cameron Beach, Leona Bridges, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcom Heinicke, Bruce Oka
Information: sfmta.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Weekly Meeting
When: February 1, 2010 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Items from Agenda
Handbill Distribution - Sponsor: Chiu
Urging the California State Legislature to Pass the California Dream Act - Sponsors: Chiu, Avalos, Campos, Kim, Mar and Mirkarimi
Opposing the Sale of KUSF's FCC License to Broadcast on 90.3 FJ - Sponsors: Mirkarimi, Mat
Opposing Proposed changes to the FY2011-2012 California State Budget to Eliminate Redevelopment Agencies - Sponsors: Cohen, Kim, Elsbernd, Campos, Avalos, Wiener, Farrell and Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Potrero Hill Democratic Club -  Potrero Hill Power Plant
When: February 1, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Joshua Arce, Executive director of Brightline Defense Project will discuss the past and future of Potrero power plant.  
Erin Miller, Project Manager of SFMTA's Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study will give a brief overview.
Information: phdemclub.org

Booksmith - Citizen Journalism and The Future of Media
When: February 1, 2011 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco
What:  Will we have journalism?  Rose Aguilar - KALW  and Peter Richardson - San Francisco State  will review alternatives and propose new forms of citizen journalism.
Informationbooksmith.com









City Arts and Lectures - Belva Davis
When: February 1, 2011 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
WhatBelva Davis in conversation with Judy Woodruff.  Belva Davis will discuss her newly published book "Never  in My Wildest Dreams: A Black Woman's Life in Journalism".  
Tickets: $21.
Informationcityboxoffice.com

February 2, 2011 - Wednesday


Plan C - 2011 Condo Conversion Lottery Rally
When: February 2, 2011 - Wednesday
8:15 a.m.
Where: City Hall steps, San Francisco
What:  Rally in support of Condo Conversion.
Information: info@plancsf.org

San Francisco Police Commission Meeting
When: February 2, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Chief's Report - Report on crime statistics, review of recent activities, status report on  preparation of SFPD's 2011-2012 budget, status report on revision of Department General Order "Use of Firearms".
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra Dejesus, Angela Chan, James Hammer, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: 415-553-1667

Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study
When: February 2, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling Co. - Recology Community Room, 900 7th Street, San Francisco 
What: SFMTA invites you to join fellow residents and business owners to discuss the Eastern Neighborhood Transportation Implementation Planning Study. 
Information: ENTRIPS@sfmta.com


Single Payer Now - Stop the Corporate Stranglehold over our Healthcare
When: February 2, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Centro del Pueblo, 474 Valencia, San Francisco
What: Forum on our Healthcare System sponsored by Single Payer Now..
Speakers: Katie Robbins, National Organizer for Healthcare-NOW!
Margaret Flowers, MD: Congressional Fellow for Physicians for a National Health program.
Yes on SB 810 and HR 676.
Information: singlepapernow.net


Residents for Noe Valley Town Square - Community Meeting
When: February 2, 2011 - Wednesday
7:15 p.m.
Where: Alvarado Elementary School, enter the cafeteria on 22nd Street between Eureka Street and Douglass Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting regarding Noe Valley Town Square.  Landscape Architect, Chris Guillard will present 3 different "plans" for the Town Square.  Discussion to follow  presentation with possible vote on which option should be picked.  
Information: noevalleytownsquare@gmail.com


February 3, 2011 - Thursday


Public Safety Meeting
When: February 3, 2011 - Thursday (note - now meeting on Thursdays not Mondays)
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250,  San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
Hearing - Citywide Public Safety Conditions - Hearing to receive a report from the San Francisco Police Department and/or Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice regarding public safety conditions including citywide crime levels and trends both citywide and by police district station and/or neighborhood.
Sponsor: Mirkarimi
Members: Ross Mirkarimi, Malia Cohen, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
When: February 3, 2011 - Thursday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Rotunda, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Malia Cohen and keynote speakers Bernard and Shirley Kinsey for the San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society's annual Black History Month kickoff.  The 2011 theme is "African Americans and the Civil War".  Event is free.
RSVP is requested: info@sfaahcs.org or registereind sfbhm.eventbrite.com

Rules Committee
When: February 3, 2011 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Item from Agenda: Compensation of Board of Education Members.  Sponsors: Kim, Campos, Mar and Avalos
Members: Jane Kim, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell
Information: sfbos.org

India Basin Neighborhood Association - 12th Annual General meeting
When: February 3, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Speakeasy Lagers and Ales, 1195 Evans Avenue @ Keith, San Francisco
What: India Basin Neighborhood Association 12th Annual General Meeting.  Updates on IBNA projects, slide show about the waterfront Community Vision. Complementary snacks and beverages.
IBNA mission is to preserve the maritime history, natural beauty, diverse character, and unique ambiance of the vibrant mixed-use neighborhoods of India Basin through community organizing.
Information: indiabasin.org

February 4, 2011 - Friday

Supervisor David Campos
When: February 4, 2011 - Friday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Fat Beli Deli, 2598 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco
What: Visit Supervisor David Campos for community hours.
Information: david.campost@sfgov.org


February 5, 2011 - Saturday


KNBR Giants FanFest 2011
When: February 5, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. 
Where: AT&T Park, San Francisco
What: KNBR's 18th Giants Fan Fest. Live KNBR broadcasts on the field, player  question and answer, autograph and photograph areas, kids zone and more.


Potrero Unite - Second Meeting
When: February 5, 2011 - Saturday
10 a.m. to noon.
Where: St. Theresa's, 390 Missouri Street, San Francisco
What:  Follow up gathering to start taking on the teams and goals created by the January 29th event.
Information: unitepotrero.org


February 6, 2011 - Sunday


Super Bowl!


February 7, 2011 - Monday


Presidio Trust - Board of Directors meeting
When: February 7, 2011 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
What: Presidio Trust Board of Directors meeting.  Items from agenda:
Executive Director's Report - Partner Reports - National Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks
Conservancy.
Project Updates - Visitor Center Update, El Polin Spring Update
Board of Directors: Nancy Hellman Bechtle, William Wilson, David H. Grubb, William R. Hambrecht, Charlene Harvey, John Reynolds, J. Michael Shepherd, 
Information: presido.gov


February 8, 2011 - Tuesday


San Francisco Young Democrats - Meet your new supervisors!
When: February 8, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco (note new location
What: Meet you new supervisors Mark Farrell, Malia Cohen, Jane Kim and Scott Wiener.
Also, Presidents of local Democratic cubs speak about how you can get more involved with politics in the City.
Officers
Mike Kim - President
External VP - Emily Salgado
Internal VP  - Sarah Singer
Secretary - Dean Ignacio
Treasurer - Allie Fisher 
CYD VP of Membership - Jenn Longley
Immediate Past President - Max Szabo
Information: sfyd.org

February 10, 2011 - Thursday

Local 2! - Rally and Picket
When: February 10, 2011- Thursday
   4:30 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel Market and Drumm, San Francisco
What: Multi-city action.
Information: onedaylongersf.org

League of Women Voters of San Francisco Gala
When: February 10, 2011 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The City Club, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco
What: Gala hosted by the League of Women Voters of San Francisco will honor pioneering and rising star women leaders in the Bay Area community:
Rising Stars: Nicole Baran, Hala K. Jijazi, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, London Breed
Pioneers: Diane B. Wilsey, Brenda Wright, Susan Desmond-Hellmann, Margaret Sullivan, Aileen Clarke Hernandez
Tickets $100. 
Information: lwvsf.org

Street Food Movement in Francisco
When: February 10, 2011 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Panel discussion: Street food movement in San Francisco:
Supervisor Bevan Dufty,
Larry Bain of Let's Be Frank
Veronica Salazar and Margarita Rojas of La Cocina


Cesar Chavez East Community Design Plan
When: February 10, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Buena Vista Elementary School, 2641 25th Street (in the Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Help develop a community vision and design for a complete street that is safe, comfortable and accessible for Cesar Chavez Street
Information: CCE.sfplanning.org CCE@sfgov.org


February 11, 2011 - Friday


Violence Prevention Planning Meeting
When: February 11, 2011 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Horace Mann Academic Middle School, 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, Department of Juvenile Probation and Department of Public Health invite you to participate in the San Francisco Violence Prevention Planning Community Input Process.  This is to gather community input on ways to reduce violence in local neighborhoods and to create a peaceful environment for children, youth and their families.
Information: Veronica Martinez vmartinez@dcyf.org


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Monday, January 24, 2011

San Francisco Political Events as of January 25, 2011









January 25, 2011 - Tuesday

SPUR - Bay Area's Economic Outlook
When: January 25, 2011 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear insights and predictions about the major forces sharing the economy in 2011 and beyond with Jon Haveman, a principal at Beacon Economics, an economic analysis firm that is currently serving as the chief economic forecaster to the State of California's Office of the Controller.
$5. for non members
Informationspur.org

Stop FBI Attacks on Anti-War Activists - San Francisco demonstration
When: January 25, 2011 - Tuesday
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: New Federal Building, 7th and Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Protests will be held in more than 30 cities across the U.S. and internationally against FBI and grand jury repression of anti-war and international solidarity activists.
EndorsersAsian Law Caucus, Arab Resource & Organizing Center, National Lawyers Guild SF, Council on American-Islamic Relations SFBA, Arab American Union Members Council, USPCN, American Friends Service Committee, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Palestine Youth Network, ANSWER Coalition, San Francisco Labor Council, Bay Area Labor Committee for Peace and Justice, American Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, International Solidarity Movement, United National Anti-War Committee, Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley.  
Informationstopfbi.net

State of the Union Watch Party - Buck Tavern
When: January 25, 2011 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Buck Tavern, 1655 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join your progressive friends and San Francisco political cronies at Buck Tavern to watch president Barack Obama give his third State of the Union address.

Single Payer Now - State of the Union Viewing
When: January 25, 2011 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 531 Grove Street, San Francisco
What: Viewing party of President Obama's State of the Union message.  Enjoy the company of healthcare activists.  Snacks or drinks welcome.
RSVP singlepayernow.net

January 26, 2011 - Wednesday

Hands off Social Security! Jobs Now!
When: January 26, 2011 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: New Federal Building, Mission and 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Day after the President's State of the Union  speech - send a message that we want Social Security and real stimulus and real jobs.

Transit Riders Union - General Meeting
When: January 26, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, Paley 3rd floor conference room, San Francisco
What: We need better transit, with a new mayor and supervisors we need to organize. Updates from task forces and leadership update.
Informationsftru.org

District 5 Democratic Club January Happy Hour
When: January 26, 2011 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Macks, 1568 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Come meet  District 5 Democrats  and be a part of this newly formed club.  District 5 Democratic Club is looking forward to engaging, mobilizing and activating D5 Democrats to get involved in the political process for November and beyond.

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: January 26, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: State Building, Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Presentation by Jim Stearns regarding November 2010 election.
Update regarding rechartering of current democratic clubs and chartering of new democratic clubs.
Discussion/consideration of adopting Resolution supporting Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood Council Recycling Center.
Discussion/consideration of Policies and Procedures Manual - slate card committee authorization of campaign materials.
Informationsfdemocrats.org

City Lights Bookstore - Michael McClure
When: January 26, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Michael McClure celebrates the release of "Of Indigo and Saffron" published by U.C. Press. Essential collection of Michael McClure's poetry.  Michael McClure was one of the five poets who heralded the Beat movement in the 1955 Six Gallery reading in San Francisco.
Informationcitylights.com

January 27, 2011 - Thursday

Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) - Assessment Community Meeting
When: January 27, 2011 - Thursday
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Mission Community Council, 390 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Department of Children, Youth and Their Families are conducting a citywide Community Needs Assessment, which it conducts every three years.  Open to the public.
Informationdcyf.org







Plan C Membership meeting - Scott Wiener and Malia Cohen
When: January 27, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Membership meeting. Agenda:
  •  Meet newly sworn in Supervisors Scott Wiener and Malia Cohen.
  • 2011 TIC Update from Plan C board members Lyssa Paul and Steve Adams.  Ask questions and get the latest information on TICs and condo conversions.
Information: plancsf.org

Jobs with Justice San Francisco Kick-Off Celebration
When: January 27, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come celebrate the successful first year of building Jobs with Justice in San Francisco, and look ahead to expanding worker and community solidarity and power in 2011.  Featuring National Jwj Executive Director Sarita Gupta and live performance by Nomi of Power Struggle.

The Rent is to Damn High! Party
When: January 27, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco
What: Help support Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco at fundraiser.  Free eats, live music, silent auction, special guests and general awesomeness.

San Francisco Transit Riders Union - 14 Mission Improvements
When: January 27, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco
What: Hear concerns of the 14 Mission  riders and discuss what steps need to be  taken with SFMTA and the Mayor to make improvements to the 14-Mission corridor.  Simultaneous translation into Spanish and English will be provided.
Informationsftru.org

January 28, 2011 - Friday

Charlie Meyers Memorial CRAB Feed
When: January 28, 2011 - Friday
6:00 p.m. - No host cocktails
7:30 p.m.  Dinner
Where: Italian-American Social Club, 25 Russia Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Let's remember our wonderful friend, Charlie, who organized this event for many years.
Marinated Crab Dinner (3 lbs per person!) with wine.  For non crab eaters, chicken or steak is available upon request
$50. per person.
Mail check payable to I.A.S.C. by January 24th to Patty Moran,540-A Noe Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94114
Information: 415-861-2378













January 29, 2011 - Saturday

Unite Potrero - Community meeting
When: January 29, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Participatory community event that will engage neighbors, agencies and organizations from all over Potrero Hill in building a shared community vision and launching ongoing action teams to start achieve vision.  
Informationunitedpotrero.org
Source: Potrero Hill Democratic Club

Neighborhood Park Council/San Francisco Parks Trust - Park Town Halls
When: January 29, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: SoMA Gene Friend Recreation Center, 270 6th Street and Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: Park Town Hall meeting to hear your views about managing the parks, get your solutions to challenges and identify concerns before park decisions are made by officials.  
Information: sfnpc.org

January 30, 2011 - Sunday

15th Annual Tet Festival
When: January 30, 2011 - Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Larkin Street at Ellis, San Francisco
What: Celebrate Vietnamese  lunar new year.  music, food, games, arts and crafts. 






January 31, 2011 - Monday

Friends of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater Meeting
When: January 31, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Ingleside Police Station, 1 Sgt John V Young Lane, San Francisco
What: Planning meeting reports on projects, successes and plans for working committees  and welcome  Neighborood Parks Council/NPC fiscal sponsor.
Information: friends-of-the-Jerry-Garcia-Amphitheater@googlegroups.com 

February 1, 2011 - Tuesday

SPUR - Next up for Pier 70: Rehabilitating historic waterfront buildings
When: February 1, 2011 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Port of San Francisco project managers Kathleen Diohep and Lynda Swanson will discuss  the role of historic buildings in shaping the Pier 70 master plan.
$5. for non-members.
Informationspur.org

Booksmith - Citizen Journalism and The Future of Media
When: February 1, 2011 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco
What:  Will we have journalism?  Rose Aguilar - KALW  and Peter Richardson - San Francisco State  will review alternatives and propose new forms of citizen journalism.
Informationbooksmith.com


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City Arts and Lectures - Belva Davis
When: February 1, 2011 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
WhatBelva Davis in conversation with Judy Woodruff.  Belva Davis will discuss her newly published book "Never  in My Wildest Dreams: A Black Woman's Life in Journalism".  
Tickets: $21.
Informationcityboxoffice.com

February 2, 2011 - Wednesday


Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study
When: February 2, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling Co. - Recology Community Room, 900 7th Street, San Francisco 
What: SFMTA invites you to join fellow residents and business owners to discuss the Eastern Neighborhood Transportation Implementation Planning Study. 
Information: ENTRIPS@sfmta.com


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Monday, January 17, 2011

That Was the Week That Was - Week 2











Week January 10th through January 17th, 2011


Pictures:


1.  Ed Lee voted in as Interim San Francisco mayor.
2.  Ed Lee sworn in as Mayor in San Francisco rotunda
3.  Linda Colfax sworn in as Superior Court Judge
4.  Judges standing up in support of Linda Colfax at her Investure
5.  San Francisco Police Commission discussing process regarding picking a new Police Chief. Interim Police Chief Jeff Godown in attendance
6.  Supervisor Malia Cohen from District 10 with Senator Mark Leno at Cohen's Community Appreciation Event
7.  Crowd at Malia Cohen's event at Bayview Opera House














January 18, 2011 - Tuesday

Unite  Here!
When: January 18, 2011 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Grand Hyatt Hotel, Post and Stockton Street, by Union Square, San Francisco
What: Rally and picket.  
Informationunitehere2.org

SPUR - Building rental housing in San Francisco
When: January 18, 2011 - Tuesday
12:30
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: What are the prospects for new rental housing development in San Francisco? Panel discussion including lenders, developers and representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and urban Development and the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing.
$5. non-members
Information: spur.org






January 19, 2011 - Wednesday

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - Reception
When: January 19, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Don Ramon's Mexican Restaurant, 225 11th Street, San Francisco
What: Reception for the newly elected supervisors, Mayor and District Attorney
RSVP: ac@sflatinodemcub.com - rsvp by January 18, 2011 5:00 p.m.

Stop Greenwich Evictions - Confront the landlord
When: January 19, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 525 Greenwich Street, San Francisco
What: Fight to save 3 seniors at 525 Greenwich Street .  Come protest and tell the landlord that the community does not support his evictions or condos.
Information: San Francisco Tenants Union sftu.org

McLaren  Park Council
When: January 19, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Louis Sutter Round House, McLaren Park, San Francisco
What: McLaren Park Council format allows various groups (park advocates, community and user groups) to share information, updates on McLaren Park projects, issues and advocacy.  
Information: Linda Litehiser  lharte@earthlink.net






Alliance for a Better District 6 - 12th Annual Meeting
When: January 19, 2011  - Wednesday

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.




Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments, Community Room, 201 Turk Street at Jones Street, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 12th Annual Meeting - Guest speakers, election of officers, awards ceremony, door prizes, refreshments.
Host: Alliance for a Better District 6





Awards Celebration:

  • Jim Berk Memorial Award: San Francisco Clean City Coalition - 20 years of cleaning, greening and beautifying San Francisco
  • Steve Conley Memorial AwardJazzie Collins for tireless activism and exceptional leadership.
  • Brother Kelly James Cullen, OFM Memorial AwardTenderloin Housing Clinic for 30 years of providing free legal services and offers comprehensive support services to SRO Tenants.
  • Ruth Kay Debs Memorial AwardCentral Market Community Benefit District for 5 years of providing beautification, safety and improvements to the Central Market neighborhood.
  • James Leo Dunn Memorial Award: Michael Nulty for meritorious service and being a continual voice for progressive rights in District 6.
  • Dahi Donnelly Memorial AwardRosebowl Florist and Wine Bar for 30 years of community
  •  service.
  • Evelyn Haas Memorial Award: Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation(TNDC) for 30 years of providing safe, affordable housing and support services to low-income people in San Francisco
  • Tess Manalo-Ventresca Memorial Award: Christina Olague for her lifetime of leadership and public service to the diverse communities of San  Francisco
  • Patricia Walkup Memorial AwardLower Polk Neighbors for 10 years of tree planting, crime fighting, cleanliness and beautification initiatives.
  • Hank Wilson Memorial Award: Project Open Hand for 25 years of providing daily meals, a Grocery Center, and nutrition programs for those in need.
  • Citizen of the Year AwardDavid Elliott Lewis, in recognition of outstanding civic participation.
  • Community Impact Awards: St. Anthony's Foundation for 60 years of community service/ San Francisco Network Ministries for 30 years of providing memorial services for poor and homeless people; Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center for 15 years of health services and education to Asian and Pacific Islander Communities.
  • Safety AwardsTom Radulovich, Tenderloin Neighborhood Association, for exceptional commitment to safety.
  • Certificate of ExcellenceJim Meko, in recognition of comprehensive urban and neighborhood planning.
Alliance will be electing new officers, distributing door prizes to those in attendance and providing refreshments.  Open to the public.




Sponsors and Donors:
Lefty O'Doul's, Tip Top Market, Alliance for a Better District 6, 201 Turk Street Family Apartments, Garland Public and Community Relations, Susan Bryan, Dennis Dorey, Colin Hussey, Davy Jones, John Nulty, Michael Nulty, Marvis Phillips.
Board of Directors:

  • James Keys - President
  • Dennis Isner - Administrative Officer
  • Susan Bryan - Treasurer
  • Bashir Alabsi - Business Concerns Chair
  • Michael Pedersen, Air Horn Abatement Chair
  • Michael Nulty - Executive Director/Housing Chair
  • Dean Clark - Board Member
  • Glendon Hyde - Board Member
  • David Elliott Lewis, Board Member




Information: 415-820-1560

District 2 Democratic Club General Meeting - Supervisor Mark Farrell
When: January 19, 2011 - Wednesday
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Road, San Francisco
What: Come meet your new Supervisor Mark Farrell, Supervisor for District 2 and Alex Clemens of Barbary Coast Consulting.
Informationd2dems.com

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Jim Ross
When: January 19, 2011 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m. 
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Jim Ross, political consultant and San Francisco insider will share his "take" on the state of city politics.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com

January 20, 2011 - Thursday

Recreation and Park Commission - Agenda
When: January 20, 2011 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Recreation and Park Commission meeting.  Items from agenda:
  • Election of President and Vice President for calendar year 2011.
  • Presentation and discussion only on proposed Community Recreation Councils and update on the progress of forming councils.
  • New business/agenda: Permits policy, disc golf, resident golf card, energy audit RFQ, maintenance cost for synthetic turf, bocce community use opportunities, Marina Degaussing Station RFP, Scholarship policy, San Francisco Parks Trust, Lincoln Park Golf Course, Coit Tower, Sharp Park, San Francisco Municipal Golf Course Policy, Golden Gate Park MLK Drive Repaving.
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, David Lee, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information: sfrecpark.org

Retire the Re-elect Kim-Shree to San Francisco School Board Campaign Debt!
When: January 20, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: L's Caffe, 2871 24th Street, San Francisco
What:    Supervisors David Campos, John Avalos and Eric Mar invite you to a Help retire Kim-Shree Maufas' campaign debt.
Information:  kim-shree.org

City Democratic Club - Supervisor Mark Farrell
When: January 20, 2011 - Thursday
 7:00 p.m.
Where: Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Meet New District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell. Margaux Kelly (Mark Farrell's campaign manager) and Chris Lee (Mark Farrell's campaign consultant) will also be on hand to discuss last years District 2 race.

Upper Noe Neighbors - City Attorney's Office and Code Enforcement Resident Protection Team
When: January 20, 2011 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Upper Noe Recreation Center, (Day and Sanchez Street, San Francisco
What: Representative from the City Attorney's Office and their Code Enforcement Resident Protection Team will speak.
Updates on issues included Church Street property where the Blue Church use to be and new wireless antenna legislation. Refreshments will be  served.
Information: Vicki Rosen - vickimrosen@gmail.com

January 21, 2011 - Friday

38th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade 
When: January 21, 2011 - Friday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Element Lounge, 1028 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: NARAL Pro-Choice California and Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific are putting on a party - 70's style in honor of the landmark Roe vs Wade Decision in 1973.  Free.
RSVP: Sarah La Due SLaDue@prochoiceamerica.org

January 27, 2011 - Thursday

Plan C Membership meeting - Scott Wiener and Malia Cohen
When: January 27, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Membership meeting. Agenda:
  •  Meet newly sworn in Supervisors Scott Wiener and Malia Cohen.
  • 2011 TIC Update from Plan C board members Lyssa Paul and Steve Adams.  Ask questions and get the latest information on TICs and condo conversions.
Information: plancsf.org

Jobs with Justice San Francisco Kick-Off Celebration
When: January 27, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come celebrate the successful first year of building Jobs with Justice in San Francisco, and look ahead to expanding worker and community solidarity and power in 2011.  Featuring National Jwj Executive Director Sarita Gupta and live performance by Nomi of Power Struggle.

The Rent is to Damn High! Party
When: January 27, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco
What: Help support Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco at fundraiser.  Free eats, live music, silent auction, special guests and general awesomeness.

January 29, 2011 - Saturday

Unite Potrero - Community meeting
When: January 29, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Participatory community event that will engage neighbors, agencies and organizations from all over Potrero Hill in building a shared community vision and launching ongoing action teams to start achieve vision.  
Informationunitedpotrero.org
Source: Potrero Hill Democratic Club


January 28, 2011 - Friday

Charlie Meyers Memorial CRAB Feed
When: January 28, 2011 - Friday
6:00 p.m. - No host cocktails
7:30 p.m.  Dinner
Where: Italian-American Social Club, 25 Russia Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Let's remember our wonderful friend, Charlie, who organized this event for many years.
Marinated Crab Dinner (3 lbs per person!) with wine.  For non crab eaters, chicken or steak is available upon request
$50. per person.
Mail check payable to I.A.S.C. by January 24th to Patty Moran,540-A Noe Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94114
Information: 415-861-2378





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