Monday, June 20, 2011

November 2011 Election - Campaign Sign Season is on!

                                           John Avalos                        
                                           David Chiu                   
                                            Bevan Dufty   
Tony Hall 
                                                                   Dennis Herrera
                                                                       Ed Lee


Joanna Rees
Phil Ting
Leland Yee
Sharmin Bock
George Gascon
David Onek
                                                              Ross Mirkarimi                                                                

June 20, 2011 - Monday


Budget and Finance Committee
When: June 20, 2011 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38820
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: June 20, 2011 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38818
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District
When: June 20, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 134 Golden Gate Avenue, Downstairs, San Francisco
What: You are invited to attend the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District 6th Annual meeting.  Come celebrate the achievements made by the Community Benefit District over the last 6 years.
Informationnom-ticbd.org


2011 Candidate Meet and Greet in the Mission
When: June  20, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Gestalt Haus, 3159 16th Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to meet and greet 2011 Candidates in the Mission.  Mayor, District Attorney and Sheriff candidates have been invited.
No charge.
Information: Dean Clark 415-240-2433

Haight Street Two-way Conversion Community Meeting
When: June 20, 2011 - Monday
6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: SFMTA, One South Van Ness, 2nd Floor Atrium, San Francisco
What:  SFMTA is hosting a community meeting to present and discuss options for improving transit and pedestrian flow by converting a segment of Haight Street between Octavia and Gough to a two-way street.
Source: sf.streetsbog.org

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Mohammed Nuru
When: June 19, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: It'a A Grind, 1800 Polk, San Francisco
What: Featured speaker is Mohammed Nuru, Deputy Director for Operations for the Department of Public Works.
Informationmiddlepolk.org info@middlepolk.org

Countdown with Keith Olbermann Premiere
When: June 20, 2011 - Monday
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Current TV.  Find Current on your dial by using Channel Finder: current.com/countdown
What: Keith Obermann is back!

June 21, 2011 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - Defending Workers Under Attack
When: June 21, 2011 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco
WhatDefending Workers under Attack: ILWU - Dockworkers, SF Muni Drivers.
Informationhttp://graypantherssf.igc.org/calendar.htm

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: June 21, 2011 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/agendas/2011/BAG062111.pdf
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu,  Malia  Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Ross Mirkarimi, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Commonwealth Club - Double Play: How Dan White Got Away with Murder and Changed San Francisco
What: June 21, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: "Double Play": How Dan White Got Away with Murder and Changed San Francisco.  Mike Weiss, Author, former reporter for San Francisco Chronicle will discuss his book "Double Play" Weiss will discuss these dark days and discuss the impact this tragic event had in shaping not only San Francisco but the nation.
$20 - non-members.
Informationcommonwealthclub.org

The Guardian Forum #2 - Budget, Healthcare and Social Services
When: June 21, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Unite Here! Local 2, 209 Golden Gate, San Francisco
What: The Guardian Forum: Issues for the next mayor - a series of panel discussions and participatory debates framing the progressive issues for the mayor's race and beyond
Forum Two: - Budget, Healthcare and Social Services
Gabriel Haaland, SEIU 1021
Brenda Barros, Health Care Worker, SF General Hospital
Debbi Lerman, Human Services Network
Jenny Friedenbach, Budget Justice Coalition
Co-SponsorsHarvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, San Francisco Tenants Union, SEIU Local 1021, San Francisco Rising, San Francisco Human Services Network, Council of community housing organizations, Community Congress 2010, Center for Political Education
Free. Sessions will include substantial time for the audience participation and discussion.

NOPA and Lower Haight Residents and Merchants for Ross Mirkarimi for Sheriff
When: June 21, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:Vinyl Wine Bar, 359 Divisadero, San Francisco
What: Join others in Supporting Ross Mirkarimi for Sheriff.  This is a fundraiser for Ross Mirkarimi.
Host Committee:
Leela Gill, Sommer Peterson, Remy Nelson, Dan Nguyen-Tan
Suggested Donation: $20.
Information: rossmirkarimi.com


June 22, 2011 - Wednesday


Budget and Finance Committee
When: June 22, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38824
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: June 22, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=3805
Commissioners from Agenda: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, James T. Hammer, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org


Innovate SF - Fundraiser for David Chiu
When: June 22, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: RocketSpace, 181 Fremont Street, San Francisco
What : Join David Chiu, and dozens of leaders from local technology companies, for Innovate SF, a Fundraiser for David Chiu and a discussion on the future of innovation in San Francisco.
Co-Hosts:
Darryl Chiang - Senior Corporate Counsel, Google
David Cruise - Chief Technology Officer, Xentrans
Reid Hoffman - Co-Founder, LinkedIn
Luke Lightning - VP of Development, TechCentralSF
Lewis Loeven - Owner, Loeven and Associates; Former Chief Information Officer and Executive Director, City and County of San Francisco's Dept. of Telecommunications and Information Services
Luther Lowe - Business Outreach Manager, Yelp
Ali Rowghani - Chief Financial Officer, Twitter
Katherine Webster - Founder - TechCentralSF
Dave Wehner - Chief Financial Officer, Zynga
Katherine Woo - VP of Product, Kiva Microfunds
Tickets and Information : davidchiuformayor.com
Tickets: $100. General Reception.  VIP $500. - Drinks and appetizers will be provided.



Plan C - Annual Fundraiser
When: June 22, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Transamerica Pyramid Penthouse, 600 Montgomery, 48th Floor, San Francisco
What: Plan C Annual Fundraiser.  Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Mark Farrell will be speakers.
Event Co-Chairs: Mark Kelleher, Mike Sullivan, Steve Adams
Plan C BoardSteve Adams, Mike Sullivan, Bob Gain, Kat Anderson, Randy Brasche, David Fix, Baha Hariri, Amanda Jones, Mark Kelleher, Ashley Lyon, Lyssa Paul
$75. non-member includes Plan C membership, $50. Member
RSVP - Information: http://plancsf2011fundraiser.eventbrite.com/

Noe Valley Democratic Club -San Francisco District Attorney Candidate Forum
When: June 22, 2011 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: St Philip Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
WhatSan Francisco District Attorney Candidate Forum.
Moderator: Melissa Griffin
 Candidates include:
 District Attorney George Gascon
 Sharmin Bock
 David Onek
Informationnoevalleydems.org

June 23, 2011 - Thursday


Rules Committee
When:  June 23, 2011 - Thursday
9:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38832
Information: sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When: June 23, 2011 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38834
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: June 23, 2011 - Thursday
Noon
Where : City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=2831
Commissioners: Christina R. Olague, Ron Miguel, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rodney Fong, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information sf-planning.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: June 23, 2011 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38826
Supervisors: David Campos, Mark Farrell, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Raising the Roof for Renters - A Benefit for Tenants Together
When: June 23, 2011 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: California's statewide organization for renters rights invites you to a celebration of their first three years fighting to protect and expand tenant protections.
Honoring:
Assemblymember Tom Ammiano
Attorney Ken Qian of the National Housing Law Project
Tenants Together members Michelle Dirickson and Angela Fragulia of Merced.
Live auction - Raffle - Win a Month's Free Rent! Live Music - Refreshments
Eary bird tickets: $20. - $25. at door.
Tickets: TenantsTogether.org/raisingteroof 415-495-8100

Richmond  District Democratic Club - Regular Meeting
When: June 23, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station, Community Room, Sixth Avenue, just south of Geary, SF.
What: Considering endorsements for District Attorney and Sheriff.
Information: jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

Bite Off More Than You Can Chiu, a Fundraiser for David Chiu
When: June 23, 2011 - Thursday
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: 50 Mason Social House, 50 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: "Bite Off More Than You Can Chiu", a multicultural showcase of the funniest local comedians, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Samson Koletkar, and Karinda Dobbins.
Come show your support for David and share a special night of laughter.
Event Co-Hosts:
Dan Nguyen-Tan, Eugene Eric Kim, Gloria Chan, Deborah Schneider, Paul Goldman, Kenneth Lo, Patrick Valentino
Tickets $75 at the door.  Early Bird Pre-Sale tickets $50. bit.ly/mtb5dm

June 24, 2011 - Friday


Budget and Finance Committee
When: June 24, 2011 - Friday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38844
Information: sfbos.org


2011 San Francisco Trans March
When:  June 24, 2011 - Friday
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park, San Francisco - March to UN Plaza at 6:30 p.m.
What: 2011 Trans March.  Serving up Trans Rights since 1966.
Informationtransmarch.org


Fiona Ma - "Campaign Karaoke"
When: June 24, 2011 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Mint Karaoke Lounge, 1942 Market Street, San Francisco
WhatAssembly Speaker Pro  Tempore  Fiona Ma invites you to join her at "Campaign Karaoke".
$75. Minimum Suggested Contribution


June 25, 2011 - Saturday


Pink Triangle Installation and Commemoration Ceremony
When: June 25, 2011 - Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Twin Peaks in San Francisco, Ca.
What: Educate people about the hatred of the past to help prevent it from happening again.


David Onek - Fundraiser with Olympia Dukakis
When: June 25, 2011 - Saturday
VIP Reception 11:30 a.m.
Noon - Fundraiser
Where: John's Grill, 63 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: David Onek for District Attorney Fundraiser with Olympia Dukakis.
Co-HostsArt Agnos, Phil Angelides, George  Marcus, Roberta Achtenberg and Susan A. Shain, Jason Chan, Anna Conda,  Colleen Crowley, Bob Dockendorff, Paul Hogarth, Jim Illig, Brian Leubitz, Rafael Mandelman, Joyce Newstat and Susan Lowenberg, Alfredo Pedroza, Peter Poulos, Mark Sanchez, David Waggoner (host committee in formation)
RSVP Required:
Information: sarah@davidonek.com or 415-498-0375



San Francisco Pride Festival 2011 - Civic Center
When: June 25, 2011 - Saturday
Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Pride Festival 2011


The 19th Annual San Francisco Dyke March
When: June 25, 2011 - Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Dolores Park,18th Street and Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: 19th Annual San Francisco Dyke March.  Mission of the San Francisco Dyke March is to bring the dyke community together to celebrate unity, raise consciousness and be visable.



June 26, 2011 - Sunday


2011  Alice B.  Toklas  LGBT Democratic Club Pride Breakfast
When: June 26, 2011 - Sunday
Doors Open: 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast and Program: 8:15 a.m.
Where:   Yank Sing at Rincon Center, 101 Spear Street,  San Francisco
What: Join Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club for their annual fundraising breakfast.  The event supports all of the important activities of the Club.
$95. for non-member ticket + Alice Membership, $65 Members.
Informationtinyurl.com/2011pride alicebtoklas.org

Annual Pride Parade
When: June 26, 2011 - Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Information: sfpride.org

Parklet Grand Opening Fundraiser and the Future of Valencia
When: June 26, 2011 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 937 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Grand opening of the "Deepistan National Parklet" at 937 Valencia Street, San Francisco.
Folks from the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Livable City and WalkSF will be on hand to discuss the Future of Valencia Street and to raise funds for their efforts to make San Francisco a friendlier, safer and more sustainable place to live, work and play.
Food, raffle prizes.
Suggested donation: $15-$20.


June 27, 2011 - Monday


San Francisco Transit Riders Union - Meeting
When: June 27, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Park Branch, San Francisco Public Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: General Meeting.  Get involved in San Francisco transit advocacy!
Information: sftru.org

Citizens Redistricting Commission
When: June 27, 2011- Monday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason Center, Cowell Theater, San Francisco
What: 14 member Independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission will hold a public input meeting in San  Francisco. The Commission is taking testimony from local area residents before drawing its first round of draft maps which will be released in June.
Details regarding meeting: http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/downloads/meeting_handouts_062011/hearings_20110627_sanfrancisco.pdf
Information:  wedrawthelines.ca.gov

June 28, 2011 - Tuesday


Paul Miyamoto - Running for San Francisco Sheriff
When: June 28, 2011 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Join Paul Miyamoto, candidate for Sheriff  as  he heads to City Hall to declare for office.

David Onek for District Attorney Fundraiser
When: June 28, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cafe du Nord, 2170 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  You are cordially invited to a reception in honor of David Onek for District Attorney
Co-Hosts:   Dean Preston, Art Agnos, Sandra Lee Fewer, Chris Jackson, Ash Kalra, Kim-Shree Maufas, Sophie Maxwell, Jake McGoldrick, Jane Morrison, Steve Ngo, Rachel Norton, Connie O'Connor, Aaron Peskin, John Rizzo, Jill Wynns, Norman Yee, David Abella, Barbara Attard, Eric Casher, Richard Drury, Lou Gordon, Matt Haney, Anne Irwin, Matthew Kahn and Abigail Stewart-Kahn, Coreen Kopper, Kathleen Connolly Lacey, Stacey Leyton and Pierre Barolette, Bob McBarton, Andrew McNaught and Natasha Murphy, Renita Nesby, Mark Petersen, Steve Phillips and Susan Sandler, Obai Rambo, Shari Rubin, Jaime Rossi and Jennielyn Dino Rossi, Tajeh Shah and John Abraham, Gladys Holder Soto, Tara Trask and Brian Bunch, Sam Vitkoski, Lisa Westrich and Scott Taylor, John White, Anders Yang
Guest: $100. (minimum suggested contribution), Suppoter: $250. Sponsor: $500.
RSVP Required http://tinyurl.com/Onek-at-DuNord
Information: sarah@davidonek.com

Dennis Herrera - House Party
When: June 28, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Address given with RSVP - Mt. Davidson area
What: House party and meet and greet for City Attorney Dennis Herrera, candidate for Mayor.
RSVP with number of guests by June 21st: jim@jimweixel.com
Informationherreraformayor.com

June 29, 2011 - Wednesday


ABOW Concert for Sharmin Bock for San Francisco District Attorney and Birthday Party
When: June 29, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (concert from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: ABOW Concert for Sharmin Bock for San Francisco District Attorney.
Live music by Stephen jenkins, Salvador Santana, Jimmy Dillon and Stefanie Coyote.
Join Christine Bronstein's A Bank of Wives in concert for Sharmin Bock and in celebrating Christine's and Teresa Marchese's Birthdays.
Comedy by Funny Frank.
Hosts: Alix Rosenthal, Amy J. Bacharah, Christine Bronstein, Julie Chaiken, Peter and Stefanie Coyote, Julian Davis, Meghan Doran Macaluso, Kimberly Ellis, Omar Khaif, Hooman Khalili, Marybeth La Motte, Saudia Lawrence, Ivory Madison and Abraham Mertens, Jessica Mullens, Michael O'Connor, Leila Radan, Claudia Ross, Deborah Santana, Andrew Schnitzer, Tiffany Schlain and Ken Goldberg, Bill Shireman.
Free Admission - Cash Bar - Munchies Provides
Information: sharminbock.com




Michela Alioto-Pier - Summer Soiree
When: June 29, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - VIP Reception
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - General Reception
Where: The Brick Yard, 1787 Union Street, San Francisco
What: Summer Soiree - fundraiser for Michela Alioto-Pier candidate for Mayor.
Co-Hosts:
Erica and Joseph Alioto, Jr., Joseph L. Alioto, II, Soraya Farrah, Letitia and Michael Kim, Natasha and Tim Monahan, Marianne  Schier, Catherine  Stefani  and Chris Bankovitch, Jennifer Stuart, Joey Toboni, Ariel Ungerleider and Tim Kelley, Gian-Paolo Veronese
Complimentary drinks.
$25. under 30 Ticket - $100 Friend (General Reception)
$250. Supporter - $500 Sponsor (VIP Reception)
RSVP sarah@michelaformayor.com

Riptide - Meet and Greet with John Avalos
When: June 29, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Riptide, 3639 Taraval @ Ocean Beach, San Francisco
What:  Come meet John Avalos.  Wet Wednesday line of surf, snowboard,  skateboard  flicks, free snacks, beer and drink specials.  A fun setting to get to better know the people's candidate for Mayor and learn more about his vision for the Sunset District and San Francisco.
Information: avalosformayor.com


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