July 11, 2011
City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39063
Supervisors: John Avalos, Eric Mar, Sean Elsbernd
Information: sfbos.org
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39061
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Arts Commission
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
3:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: http://www.sfgov3.org/index.aspx?page=2875
Commissioners: Pl J. Johnston, JD Beltran, Mark Breitenberg, John Calloway, Gregory Chow, Leo Chow, Amy Chuang, Lorraine Garcia-Nakata, Dorka Keehn, Sherene Melania, Jessica Silverman, Barbara Sklar, Cass Calder Smith, Kimberlee Stryker, Sherri Young, Ron Miguel
Information: sfartscomm.org
Mayoral Debate - Mission
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Public Works, 161 Erie Street, San Francisco
What: Mayoral Debate - focusing on issues in the Mission District:
Bevan Dufty, David Chiu, Dennis Herrera, Leland Yee, John Avalos
Co-Sponsored by Valencia Corridor Merchants Association and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Ethics Commission
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfethics.org/ethics/2011/07/agenda-july-11-2011.html
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Jamienne S. Studley, Charles L. Ward
Information: sfethics.org
Commonwealth Club - Jose Antonio Vargas
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. check in
6:30 p.m. program
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Hear Jose Antonio Vargas: "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant". In conversation with Phil Bronstein - Editor-at-Large, Hearst Newspapers
$20. - Members - Free
Information: commonwealthclub.org
Joanna Rees - Meet and Greet
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Bernie's, 3966 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet with Mayoral Candidate Joanna Rees.
Information: joinjoanna.com
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Police Chief Greg Suhr
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Happy Hour, Pisco Lounge, 1817 Market Street (across from the LGBT Center),
San Francisco
Drink special: $5. Pisco Sour. Light appetizers provided.
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: July membership meeting with special guests:
San Francisco Police Chief Suhr and three openly lesbian's on his command staff:
Lea Militello , Commander Municipal Transportation Agency
Sandra Tong, Commander Airport Bureau
Denise Schmitt - Assistant Chief
Information: alicebtoklas.org
New Leaders Council - San Francisco - San Francisco 40 under 40 Awards Reception
When: July 11, 2011 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: NextSpace, 28 2nd Street, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco Chapter of the New Leaders Council and special guest Chair Mark Walshfor a Progressive Awards Event.
Winners:
Jacinda Abcarian (Executive Director, Youth Radio)
Shaw-Chin Chiu (Founder/Executive Director, Pacific Health Club)
Benito Delgado-Olson (Executive Director, K to College)
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins (CEO, Green for All)
Dean Fealk (Partner, DLA Piper)
Britta Guerrero (CEO, Sacramento Native American Health Center)
Buy Tickets:https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/40under40/tickets/sf General Admission $40.
Information: newleaderscouncil.org
July 12, 2011 - Tuesday
SPUR - Designing a better Market Street
When: July 12, 2011 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Designing a Better Market Street. Hear Neil Hrushowy of the planning department, Timothy Pagandreous and Nate Chanchareon of the MTA, Kris Opbroek of the department of public works andKit Hodge of the SF Bicycle Coalition.
Co-sponsored by the Northern Section of the APA California Chapter.
Information: spur.org
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: July 12, 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/BAG071211.pdfhttp://www.sfbos.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/agendas/2011/BAG071211.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
Entertainment Commission
When: July 12, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfethics.org/ethics/2011/07/agenda-july-11-2011.html
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Justin Roja, Tim Benetti, Jim Meko, Neal Cavellini, Al Perez
Information: sfgov2.org
John Avalos - Meet and Greet - Mission
When: July 12, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Beast and The Hare, 1001 Guerrero (@ 22nd Street) San Francisco
What: Come meet John Avalos and learn about his race for mayor. Hosted by Heather Box and JulianMocine McQueen
Information: avalosformayor.com
July 13, 2011 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: July 13, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39071
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Police Commission
When: July 13, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=3812
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley
Information: sf-police.org
South of Market Community Meeting
When: July 13, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: SOMA Residences, 1045 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Follow up to emergency meeting to discuss violence in the South of Market. Members of the SOMA Community will gather to further discuss and develop valid solutions to the plaguing issues with Supervisor Jane Kim.
Information: eclassen@mercyhousing.org
San Francisco Young Democrats
When: July 13, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Hear from Sheriff Candidates and hold Elections for EVP, Secretary, Treasurer and vote on one bylaw amendment
EVP Candidates:
Ariel Ungerleider
Emily Salgado
Secretary:
Chris Gembinski
Treasurer:
Alex Mitra
Curt Robinson
Information: sfyd.org
July 14, 2011 - Thursday
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: July 14, 2011 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39068
Supervisors: David Campos, Mark Farrell, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: July 14, 2011 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda:
Commissioners: Christina Olague, Ron Miguel, Michel Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rodney Fong, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org
Rules Committee
When: July 14, 2011 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39075
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell
Information: sfbos.org
SPUR Member Party
When: July 14, 2011 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: SPUR Member Party - Creative bites and libations, street party Annie Alley- artisan food, cocktails and music.
Tickets: Non-Members $65 - membership to SPUR and free admission to SPUR Member party
Members Tickets: https://app.etapestry.com/cart/SPUR/default/category.php?ref=1747.0.569593025
Information: spur.org/events/calendar/2011-spur-member-party
Guardian Forum: Issues for the next Mayor - Tenants, Housing and Land Use
When: July 14, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia, San Francisco
What: Forum Three of a series of panel discussions and participatory debates framing the progressive issues for the mayor's race and beyond.
Tenants, Housing and Land Use
Featuring:
Sara Shortt, Housing Rights Committee
Ted Gullickson, San Francisco Tenants Union
Nick Pagoulatos, Dolores St Community Services
Sue Hestor, Land Use Attorney
Co-Sponsors: Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, San Francisco Tenants Union, SEIU Local 1021, San Francisco Rising, San Francisco Human Services Network, Council of Comm. housing Organizatons, Community Congress 2010, Center for Political Education, Jobs with Justice
Privacy After Dark - NARAL
When: July 14, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Monroe, 473 Broadway, San Francisco
What: Event benefiting NARAL - Pro-Choice California's PrivacyPAC
Cokctails, appetizers, local Latin-fusion band Sang Matiz!
Host Committee:
Michelle Andersen, Nissa Anklesaria, Julia Baron, Denise Brousseau, Darcy Brown, Rosie Dilger, Annie Eagan, Kimberly Ellis, Amy Everitt, Pamela George, Jenna Green, Nonie Greene, Shilpa Grover, Madeleine Katz, Lindsay Lassman, Meghn and Jose Macaluso, Kelly Osmundson, Kevin Shelley, Dana Textoris, Alisha Woodward, Joe Young
Tickets: secure.actblue.com/page/privacyafterdark $25. entrance fee
Information: Meghan Doran Macaluso MDoran@ProChoiceAmerica.org
Irish American Democratic Club - San Francisco Mayoral Forum
When: July 14, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - Doors Open
7:00 p.m. - Forum Begins
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Panel discussion and Questions and Answers with all leading candidates for San Francisco Mayor including:
Leland Yee, Phil Ting, John Avalos, David Chiu, Joanna Rees, Bevan Dufty, Michela Alioto-Pier, Dennis Herrera, Tony Hall
Free.
RSVP Email your name and address to: FORUM4MAYOR@HOTMAIL.COM
Information: John O'Riordan - oriordan@hotmail.com facebook.com/IrishDemocrats
Reading of "HOWL" at the Cartoon Art Museum
When: July 14, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Benefit for the Cartoon Art Museum as Ben McCoy, Supervisor Eric Mar, James Tracy, Sunny Angulo, Dean Disaster, Carol Stewart, Dam Dyke, Shanice Walcott, Kegel Kater and Fred Lopes read Ginsburg's "Howl".
Refreshments, mustic, talent and a great space to host a night dedicated to a Legendary Queer and a world shattering poem and the work work it inspired.
Entrance: $5.
Friendly Donation $20. (comes with special gifts, TBA
Information: http://cartoonart.org/2011/06/howl-–-reading-ginsberg/
July 15, 2011 - Friday
Robert Pender - Memorial Service
When: July 15, 2011 - Friday
2:00 p.m.
Where: Broadmore Presbyterian, 377-87th Street, Daly City, Ca.
Information: 650-755-0597
Alexandra Pelosi - Citizen U.S.A.
When: July 15, 2011 - Friday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Alexandra Pelosi, Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and writer, presents "Citizen U.S.A." an account of a road trip across America to attend naturalization ceremonies in all 50 states to meet brand-new citizens and find out why they chose America as their home.
Information: booksinc.net
July 16, 2011 - Saturday
Bake Sale to Benefit the A Leg Up Dog Rescue
When: July 16, 2011 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 180 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Bake Sale for A Leg Up Dog Rescue. Helps homeless dogs find forever homes.
Information: facebook.com/pages/A-Leg-Up-Rescue/70270833541
Jobs with Justice San Francisco Party andFun(draiser)
When: July 16, 2011 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Holly Park Collective, 150 Highland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Part of the national Jobs with Justice alliance working together with labor, faith, community and students to build a strong progressive movement for economic and social justice. Everyone welcome!
Sponsors: Israel Alvaran, Ken Tray, Jane Martin, Rachel Ebora and Giuliana Milanese
Information: Gordon Mar gordon@jwjsf.org
Woodland Avenue - Visit with City Attorney Dennis Herrera
When: July 16, 2011 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 62 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: You and your friends are invited to visit with City Attorney Dennis Herrera - Candidate for Mayor.
Co-Hosts: Sophie Maxwell, Hene Kelly, Art Torres, Robin Brasso, Carole Midgen, Jonee Levy, Jake McGoldrick, Richard Ow, Michael Hennessey, Ann Kirk and Ed Sykes, Connie O'Connor, Gimmy Park Li, Jane Morrison, Agar Jaicks.
Patrons: David G. Estes, Brenda Doyle Jeffers, Jonee Levy, Paul Loeffler, Jeannie Maher, Jane Morrison, Richard Ow, Norman Schlossberg, Mike Sullivan, Alan Wofsy
Sponsors: Robin Brasso, John Casserly, Ina Dearman, Randall Harrison, Agar Jaicks, Ann Kirk and Ed Sykes, Patrick Hoctel, Hene Kelly, Patrick J. Mahoney, Gimmy Park Li, Judy Wessing, David Zebker
Donor's Choice: $25. up.
Information: 415-564-1482
July 17, 2011 - Sunday
AIDS Walk San Francisco
When: July 17, 2011 - Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Where: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Information: aidswalk.net
Benefit for El Tecolote
When: July 17, 2011 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Casa Sanchez Restaurant, 2778 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Casa Sanchez Restaurant invites you to a Sunday afternoon of live music and food in their courtyard featuring Dr. Loco and Friends! This is a benefit event for El Tecolote Newspaper. There is no cover, but donations will be gladly accepted and appreciated at the door.
Information: eltecolate.org
July 18, 2011 - Monday
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - George Gascon
When: July 18, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Feature speaker is San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon. He will be talking about a new plan to address the growing Street Prostitution problems on the Polk Corridor, a Polk Street Neighborhood Court. This plan was derived with input from the Polk Street Neighborhood leaders.
Information: info@middlepolk.org
Meet and Greet with David Onek for District Attorney
When: July 18, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Turk Street Community Room, 201 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Meet with David Onek - candidate for District Attorney
Event hosted by Dean Clark.
Information: facebook.com/deanclarkstore
Tickets: davidonek2011.eventbrite.com - Free
July 19, 2011 - Tuesday
Gray Panthers - San Francisco - Save Rent-Controlled Housing in Parkmerced
When: July 19, 2011 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, Fireside Room, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Save Rent-Controlled Housing in Parkmerced! With Parkmerced Action Group and Tenant Activists.
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
San Francisco Arts Democratic Club Mayor Candidate Debate
When: July 19, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: African American Art and Cultural Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Arts Democratic Club hosts the top candidates for mayor in one-on-one debate. Debate the issues important to our arts community and to our City.
Information: sfadc.org
July 20, 2011 - Wednesday
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - Supervisor Eric Mar
When: July 20, 2011 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Meet with Supervisor Eric Mar from District 1. Lunch is hosted by SF Soup Company.
No Fee. Please register online. https://www.wliinc7.com/sanfranciscocacoc/external/wcpages/wcevents/eventregistration.aspx?eventID=200R1T4B
Information: Patricia Aleman paleman@sfchamber.com
Noe Valley Democratic Club - The Big NVDC Muni Event!
When: June 20, 2011- Wednesday
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. - Panel discuss
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: MUNI Update: Changes, improvements, problems.
Speakers:
Tom Radulovich of Livable City and BART board will speak as an all around authority on the SF Municipal Transit System, he will discuss the specifics of Muni operations and management
Information: noevalleydems.org
July 21, 2011 - Thursday
Jean Harris Memorial
When: July 21, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Delancey Street Foundation, 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: Memorial for Jean Harris
RSVP: cstuartsf@aol.com
North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association - Mayor Ed Lee
When: July 21, 2011 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Day School, 350 Masonic, San Francisco
What: A District 5 Neighborhood meeting with Mayor Ed Lee. All District 5 residents are welcome. This meeting will be about the Pension Reform measure and a $248 million Road Repaving and Street Safety Bond measure. Mayor Lee wants to find out what you think about each of these measures. Representatives from City Departments, including the Capital Planning Committee, the Department of Public Works and the Department of Human Resources will also be in attendance to answer your questions.
A new group of District 5 neighborhood groups has been formed that will continue on our successes with Bay to Breakers will be in attendance.
(District 5 Mercant and Neighborhood Alliance (D5MNA). This is the first joint meeting of the D5MNA. The D5MNA is a group of District 5 Merchant and Neighborhood Associations who have come together to make San Francisco a more sustainable and prosperious city. They will achieve this by collectively advocating for the needs of our merchants and neighborhood residents within District 5.
District 5 Merchant and Neighborhood Alliance Participating Associations:
Alamo Square Neighborhood Association, Anza Vista Neighborhood Association, Buena Vista Neighborhood Association, Cole Valley Improvement Association, Haight Asbury Improvement Association, Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, Inner Sunset Park Neighbors, Lower Haight Merchants and Neighbor Association, North Panhandle Neighborhood Association and University Terrace Neighborhood Association
Information: wp.nopna.org
July 22, 2011 - Friday
First Annual San Francisco Living Wage Coalition Awards Dinner
When: July 22, 2011 - Friday
6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Third Baptist Church Nelson Hall,1399 McAllister Street, San Francisco
What: First Annual San Francisco Living Wage Coalition Awards Dinner. The event is part of the month-long Labor Fest which commemorates San Francisco's 1934 General Strike. Musical performances will include Avotcja, Destiny and Alex and Harriet Bagwell.
Labor Woman of the Award will be presented to Conny Ford, Secretary Treasure of Office and Professional Employees Local 3 and Vice President for Political Activities of the San Francisco Labor Council.
Labor Man of the Year Award will be presented to Tim Paulson, Executive Director of the San Francisco Labor Council.
Tickets are $35 per seat.
Information and tickets: sflivingwage@riseup.net
July 24, 2011 - Sunday
Tommi Avicolli Mecca - Tommi's Big 60!
When: July 24, 2011 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 225 Potrero, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco. Celebrate Tommi Avicolli Mecca's big birthday and help support HRCSF. Live music, food. Shout out to a modern day renaissance man-writer, activist, musician and to the work he has devoted 1/6h of his life to: fighting for housing rights.
Fundraiser Mixer for Ross for Sheriff
When: July 24, 2011 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Park 77 at 77 Cambon Drive, San Francisco
What: Join us in supporting Ross Mirkarimi for Sheriff.
Host Committee:
Dean Clark, Gladys Soto, George Jurand, Lou Gordon, Wayne Justman, Karry McElroy
Suggested donation: $25. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds, but please give what you can.
Information: rossmirkarimi.com
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