Sunday, March 27, 2011

San Francisco Political Events through April 9, 2011









Picture: 18th Street and Castro


March 28, 2011 - Monday


City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: March 28, 2011 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38053
Note: Items including 4:00 p.m. hearing on 14 Mission Bus Line Switchbacks and J Church Street Car Line Unreliability. L Taraval and N Judah riders are welcome to attend and express their concerns as well.
Supervisors: John Avalos, Eric Mar, Sean Elsbernd

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: March 28, 2011 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38051
Item from agenda: Hearing - Affirming Certificate of Parkmerced Project Final Environmental Impact Report -
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener

Community Meeting - Taser Issues
When: March 28, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Just Cause, 2301 Mission @ 19th Street, Room #211, San Francisco
What: Meeting to bring together those who helped organize and attended police commission hearings in February.  90 days to strategize regarding the taser issue.


March 29, 2011 - Tuesday


San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Park Merced
When: March 29, 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/BAG032911.pdf
Item from agenda: Hearing at 4:00 p.m - public testimony regarding Park Merced.

League of Pissed Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: March 29, 2011 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Thieves Tavern, 496 14th Street, San Francisco
What: Hang out with your fellow Pissed Off Voters and get caught up on the latest news.
Thieves Taverns will be hosting drink specials, donating some of their funds to the League of Pissed Off Voters.
Informationtheleague.com/contact-info

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee Meeting
When: March 29, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Contraband Coffee Bar, 1415 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee with other Nob Hill residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker - suzanne@lelandyee.com

Potrero Boosters - Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study
When: March 29, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What: Community meeting presented by the Eastern Neighborhoods Citizens Advisory Committee, a group composed of community members appointed by the Board and Mayor to represent the interests of your neighborhood.  Let the ENCAC members hear your views on issues for your neighborhood: open space, transportation, street beautification and child care.  Over the next several years, the ENCAC will play a crucial role in deciding how public benefit dollars are spent.
Information: potrerobooster.org

March 30, 2011 - Wednesday


Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38078
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim

Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38079
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim

San Francisco Police Commission - Regular Meeting
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=3719
Items from agenda:
Chief's report - Report on crime statistics, review of recent activities, status report regarding violence prevention efforts in the Mission District, status report regarding DNA testing backlog.
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, James Hammer, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development -  Homes and Hope Happy Hour
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Homes and Hope Happy Hour benefiting the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC).
Host committee: Gloria Beck, JT Davenport, Eavan Horter, Shelby McKinley, Lyle Ross, Charlie Schlangen,  Karen Simon
Proceeds from the event will support TNDC Programs and services for low-income families anad individuals. Information: tndc.org
Tickets:  before March 22nd $20.  After March 22nd are $30.
Purchase ticketstndchomesandhope.eventbrite.com

Drinks Downtown with Dennis Herrera
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Meet with City Attorney Dennis Herrera.  Drink specials, fun times, good people and a special visit from a local food truck and the sounds of DJ Gabe Gavilanes.
Hosted by: Melissa Blaustein, Juan Cerda, Bailey Douglass, Kevin Easton, Alice Engstrom, Allie Fisher, Schuyler Hudak, Gabe Gavilanes, Jason Goldman, Matthew Goldman, Katherine Mindel Jones, Jill Nelson, Rudy Ramirez, Alex Reese, Justin Roja, Jack Song, Amy Super, Max Szabo, Alex Volberding, Colin Ward
Suggested donation: $15., $25., $50., $100., $500.
Dennis Herrera - herreraformayor.com
Information: melissablaustein@gmail.com
RSVP salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5637/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=21370

McLaren Park Collaborative - 3rd Meeting
When: March 30, 2011 -  Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Vis Valley, 34 Leland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join neighbors and park advocates from the three neighborhoods that border McLaren (Excelsior, Portola and Visitacion Valley) for third meeting of the McLaren Park Collaborative.
Information: Victoria Bell -vbell@sfnpc.org

Harvey Matthews Bayview Hunters Point Democratic Club - Meeting
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Police Station Community Room, 201 Williams Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting of the Harvey Matthews Bayview Hunters Point Democratic Club.
Information: leah@bvhpdemclub.org

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting. Agenda: http://sfdemocrats.org/sites/default/files/3-30-11%20DCCC%20agenda.pdf
Item from agenda: Presentation by Mayoral Candidate Phil Ting and presentation by District  Attorney Candidate George Gascon.
Information: http://www.sfdemocrats.org/

March 31, 2011 - Thursday

Cesaar E. Chavez Holiday Breakfast
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, Latino Culinary Academy, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez - March 31, 1927 to April 23, 1993.
Tickets Individual: $60.
Informationcesarchavezday.org

Persian New Year Celebration
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, The Rotunda, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi invite you to a civic celebration of Persian New Year Celebration: Nowruz
RSVP: info@nowruzacityhall.com

Women's Media Center - An Evening with Gloria Steinem and Young Feminist Leaders
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
What:  An Evening with Gloria Steinem and Young Feminist Leaders.  Women's Media Center works to make the female half of the world visible.  They do it by promoting women as subjects and decision-makers within the media, training women and girls so they are media-ready and media-savvy, exposing sexism in the media and creating innovative new media and original content.
Tickets: $1,000 VIP $250.; Prime Seating $250.; Lower Prime Seating $100.; General Admission $29.
Informationwomensmediacenter.com

April 1, 2011 - Friday

Wilma Pang - Kick Off Party for Mayor
When: April 1, 2011 - Friday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Asia Mall, 1341 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Kick Off Party for Wilma Pang for Mayor.  Featuring Chinese Instrumental Ensemble, food, Lion Dancing.
Information: panasiansf@yahoo.com

April 2, 2011 - Saturday

California Democratic Council - Re-Districting Conference for Progressives
When: April 2, 2011 - Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco State University, Convention Center, 800 Font Blvd., San Francisco
What: "How Will Your District Look?".  Workshops to inform and activate:
Status of Redistricting, Proposition 11 and Voting Rights Act, GIS software Training, Strategy for Local Districts, Redistricting Resources
$45. conference includes all workshops and lunch
Register: cdc-ca.org/conference
Information: info@cdc-ca.org

Beyond Differences - Dealing Kids Back In
When: April 2, 2011 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. - Family Walk
12:00 BBQ Luncheon
Where: Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, Ca.
What: The Second Annual Family Walk and BBQ Luncheon.
Beyond Differences - helping kids overcome social isolation.  An organization dedicated to Lili Rachel Smith.
Special Guest: California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris.
 Honoring The Beyond Difference Teen Board of Directors: McKenna Becker, Tierney Becker, Bailey Chavez, Jordan Chavez, Aislinn Cushing, Shoshana Feld, Jacob Grossfeld, Talia Rothman, Matthew Waxman, Jenna Zimmerman
Presenting an original slam poetry perfromance created especially for this event.
Live musice by Teen Board member Jacob Grossfeld's band, Dent.
Event Co-Chairs: Jacqueline Neuwirth and Stephen Swire, Colette Sell and Don Kline
Featuring the premiere of a new film about teenage social isolation
Dealing Kids Back in Host Committee: Julie Brandt, Karin Chandler, Ruth Chavez, Mary Croughan, Liz Darby, Carol Goldberg, Davida Hartman-Griffin, Linda Kreitzman, Abbey Levine, Susan Lowenberg, Jacqueline Neuwirth Swire and Stephen Swire, Joyce Newstat, Joan Lubamersky, Elaine Neuwirth, Kjerstin Sandquist, Jeanie Schram, Collette Sell and Don Kline
Ace Smith and Laura Talmus, Evie Talmus, Alyssa Taubman and Robert Rothman, Barbara Waxman, Barbara Zamost, Betsy Zimmerman.
Board of Directors: Laura Talmus - President, Aislinn Cushing, Ellen Kahn, Iris Lancaster, Abbey Levine, Diane Matsumoto, Lucy McCoy, Jacqueline Neuwirth, Jeanne Rizzo, Collett Sell, Ace Smith,  Evie Talmus
Staff: Kjerstin Sandquist, Program Director, Heidi Meireles, Fundraising Association
Tickets $25. per individual
Tickets: dealingkidsbackin.eventbrite.com
Information: beyonddifference.org

April 4, 2011 - Monday

San Francisco Labor Council -We Are One - 
When: April 4, 2011 - Monday
4:30 p.m. - Meet at Bank of America Building
6:00 p.m. - Rally at Federal Reserve Building
Where: Meet at 555 California Street (Bank of America Building), San Francisco.
What: We are One is part of a nationwide effort by the AFL-CIO, many unions and community partners to unite public and private sector workers to support the workers in Wisconsin and regular working families elsewhere.
Speakers include Stephanie Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer, Wisconsin tate AFL-CIO,
Eva Paterson, Equal Justice Society and the California Civil Rights Coalition
Information:   sflaborcouncil.org

April 5, 2011 - Tuesday

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Supervisor Malia Cohen, Campaign for New Priorities, Fight for a Fair Economy
When: April 5, 2011 - Tuesday
6:45 - Socialize
7:00 p.m. Meeting
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting:
Fight for a Fair Economy - hear from Alysabeth Alexander, Political Action Chair of SEIU Local 1021, on the Fight for a Fair Economy in Wisconsin and closer to home.
Campaign for New Priorities - Sandra Schwartz, Peace Education Coordinator at the American Friends Service Committee will introduce the Campaign for New Priorities.
Supervisor Malia Cohen - Update on her legislation and what's going on in the district.
Information: phdemclub.org

April 6, 2011 - Wednesday

San Francisco Neighborhood Summit -
When: April 6, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Gene Friend Community Center Auditorium, 270 Sixth Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Entertainment Commission in partnership with the San Francisco Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services invite you to the San Francisco Neighborhood Summit.
Organized to nurture relationships between the SF Entertainment Commission, City
Departments, community leaders and neighbor advocates.  Meet, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration to foster  healthy, safe and vibrant neighborhoods in San Francisco
Speaker's Panel
Inspector Dave Falzon - Alcohol Liaison Unit, San Francisco Police Department
Vajra Granelli - Sound Technician, SF Entertainment Commission
 Audrey Joseph - Commissioner, SF Entertainment Commission
Jocelyn Kane (moderator) Executive Director, Entertainment Commission
Kirsten Macaulay, Neighborhood Liaison, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Service
Cmdr. Greg McEachern, Entertainment Liaison, SF Police Department
Jim Meko, Commissioner, SF Entertainment Commission
Edgar Oropeza, SF Planning Department
Al Perez, Commissioner, SF Entertainment Commission
Free - open to the public
RSVP sfec.info@gmail.com

District 5 Democratic Club - Public Space and Bicycle Safety
When: April 6, 2011 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Club Waziema, 543 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear new developments in bicycle safety, opening up of public spaces for community use in District 5 and meet the newly appointed District 5 Democratic Club Committee chairs.
Speakers:
Adam Greenfield - Inner Sunset activist will discuss his experience organizing in  the Inner Sunset.
San Francisco Bicycle  Coalition will educate with their "Connecting The City" vision. Information: connectingthecity.org
Information: d5demclub@gmail.com

San Francisco Democratic Women in Action - Domestic Abuse
When: April 6, 2011 - Wednesday
 6:30 p.m.
Where: Zephyr Cafe, 3643 Balboa, San Francisco
What: Membership meeting.  Focus will be on Domestic Abuse in our community.
Information: jbp@sfsu.edu

SF4Democracy - General Membership Meeting
When: April 6, 2011 - Wednesday
 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Department Northern Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: General membership meeting.
First Item: Members in good standing will be asked to cast their vote on where SF for Democracy stands on the death penalty, as well as where they stand on proposed legislation to make "death qualifying" questions illegal for jury selection in California.
Speaker: Darryl Stallworth of Death Penalty Focus. Will talk about why he changed his position on the death penalty after he prosecuted his first death penalty case.
A speaker from the San Francisco DA's office has been requested to present the pro-death penalty position.
Second Item: Status of the California Budget crisis.  If the legislature approves Governor Brown's request to allow voters to decide whether existing taxes should be extended  for another 5 years, SF for Democracy PAC will be convened to vote on their position for that initiative.
General public is invited to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.org

April 9, 2011 - Saturday

Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival 2011
When: April 9, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. Parade
Where: Dolores Park - 19th Street/Dolores/Guerrero, San Francisco
Noon to 6:00 p.m. - 24th Street Fair
Where: 24th Street/Treat-Bryant Street, San Francisco
What: Join the celebration commemorating the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.
Information: CECparade@yahoo.com; cesarchavezday.org

State Senator Leland Yee - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade
When: April 9, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Assembly at Dolores Park - RSVP for details
What: March with Leland's contingent and join in celebrating the life of civil rights and labor leader at the Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade.
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee
When: April 9, 2011 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where: Judy's Homestyle Cafe, 2268 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
What: Grab a cup of coffee or tea with Leland Yee and other Marina residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco.
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

Bay Rea Reporter 40th Anniversary Party
When: April 9, 2011 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Toad Hall, 4146 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate the Bay Area Reporter's 40th Anniversary. The Bay Area Reporter (BAR) is the country's oldest, continuously published newspaper serving the lesbian,  gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
Cash bar.
Information: ebar.com


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

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

Sunday, March 20, 2011

St Patrick's Day - North Beach 2011





Pictures:
O'Reilly's - St. Patrick's Celebration - 622 Green Street, San Francisco
Columbus Avenue
City Lights Bookstore - 261 Columbus, San Francisco
City Lights Bookstore - Painted Door - downstairs
Italian Bakery on Columbus - sorry I didn't get name

March 21, 2011 - Monday


Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:  Yellow Pages Distribution Pilot Program - Sponsor: Chiu; Mar, Mirkarimi and Wiener
Members: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information:
http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37937

SPUR - Good Government Awards
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, North Light Court, San Francisco
What: Join the Honorary Awards Committee of the Municipal Fiscal Advisory Committee (MFAC) and the chair of this year's event, Michael Walker, President of the U.S. Bank Northern California, in honoring this year's Public Managerial Excellence Award winners:
Dr. Susan Fernyak - Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Public Health
Dana Ketcham - Permits and Reservations, Recreation and Park Department
Cheryl Nashir - Revenue and Management Development, San Francisco Airport Commission
Jobs Now Management Team - Human Services Agency: Dave Curto, Tony Lugo, Leo Sauceda, Jim Whelly
Capital Planning Program Team - General Services AgencyBrian Benson, Fran Breeding, Brian Strong, Adam Van de Water
Honorary Awards CommitteeGavin Newsom, Willie L. Brown, Jr., Frank Jordan Art Agnos, Dianne Feinstein, Gina Moscone
Tickets $85.
Information: spur.org/ggawards

Chinese for Affirmative Action - Come meet the 2011 San Francisco Mayoral Candidates at CAA.
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. - CAA Membership Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Open Reception - Open to the public - light food and drinks provided
7:00 p.m. - Meet the Mayoral Candidates.  This is a free event, but a $20 donation is encouraged.
Where: Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
Space is limited. RSVP's are encouraged.
What: Come meet the 2011 San Francisco Mayor Candidates.  All declared candidates are invited, and the following have been confirmed: David Chiu, Dennis Herrera, David Villa-Lobos, Leland Yee. 
Information: info@caasf.org

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association 
When: March 21, 2011  - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Topics for the March meeting are MTA/Muni, prostitution on Polk Street and a special Middle Polk only "bulky item  collection" event.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

March 22, 2011 - Tuesday

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: March 22, 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/BAG032211.pdf

San Francisco Unified School District - Regular Meeting
When: March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfusd.edu/en/assets/sfusd-staff/about-SFUSD/files/board-notices/B%20and%20G%20March%2021%202011%20(2).pdf
Board of Education Members: Hydra B. Mendza, Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Kim-Shree Maufas, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns, Norman Yee


Entertainment Commission
When: March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=2603
Items of Interest:
Police Department Comments and Questions: (this item allows any member of the SFPD to address the Commission regarding matters related to nightlife and public safety)
Special Order 7:30 p.m.: Discussion of issues relating to the relative health and safety of youth attendees of permitted and unpermitted events.
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Josephy, Justin Roja, Tim Benetti, Jim Keko, Neal Cavellini, Al Perez

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club -  Beyond Wisconsin
When: March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Forum - Presentation looks at the Wisconsin struggle and beyond to consider whether the GOP's attacks on America's middle class can be leveraged to transform America's economy for the better.
Speakers:
Gabriel Haaland, Alysabeth Alexander, Giuliana Milanese, Hene Kelly and Jane Martin.
Informationmilkclub.org correspondent@milkclub.org

March 23, 2011 - Wednesday


Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37947
Item of Interest: Payroll expense tax exclusion in Central Market Street and Tenderloin area.
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim


Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37948
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener, David Chiu


March to Defend Public Education! Fund our Future!
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 125 Excelsior Avenue, San Francisco (in front of SF Community School) and proceed down Mission Street toward the Onandaga Post Office. There the mass of march participants will deliver letter written to Governor Brown (and other elected officials) demanding the prioritization of education in California's Budget.
What: Students, teachers, parents and Community Members will hold a march and rally to defend public education in response to the ongoing cuts to their classrooms and the pink slips delivered on March 15th.
Participants will be students, parents and community members from:
SF Community, Balboa High, Monroe Elementary, June Jordan School for Equity, James Denman Middle, People Organized to Win Employments Rights, Coleman Advocates, Filipino Community Center, Active Leadership to Advance the Youth, Chinese Progressive Association, Chinatown Community Development Center, Beacon OMI, Tailor Made, North West Crisis Response Network and many more.


Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfgov3.org/index.aspx?page=2660
Members of the Board of Appeals: Kendall Goh, Michael Garcia, Frank Fung, Chris Hwang, Tanya Peterson

Supervisor David Campos and Mayor Ed Lee - District 9 Budget Townhall
When: March 23, 2011 -- Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Horace Mann Middle, 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor David Campos and Mayor Ed Lee join in townhall to obtain input from the community regarding how to balance the budget.  Many department heads will be there to answer your questions and to hear your priorities.
Information: camposstaff@sfgov.org

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Fundraiser for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Som Bar, 2925 16th Street, San Francisco (correct address - location changed)
What: The San Francisco Board of Supervisors host a Fundraiser for the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
Supervisors Eric Mar, Mark Farrell, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim, Sean Elsbernd, Scott Wiener, David Campos, Malia Cohen, John Avalos
Presentation from Consulate General of Japan
Silent Auction items donated from the Board of Supervisors
$20. suggested donation at door. Donations will be made to 2 organizations:
 JCCCNC: Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund: jccnc.org
Japan Multicultural Relief Fund jprn.org/reliefund.

San Francisco Police Commission - Regular Meeting
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=3714
Item of interest: Chief's report - Report on crime statistics, review of recent activities, status report regarding violence prevention efforts in the Mission District, Presentation re Training., OCC Director's report .
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, James T. Hammer, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter

The Southeast Community Facility Commisson Meeting - Free Muni Youth Passes
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alex L. Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfgov3.org/index.aspx?page=645
Item of Interest: Mario Yedidia, Director and . Teresa Nauer, Youth Commission representing District 10 San Francisco Youth Commission will discuss the overview of the youth commission and information and application process for free muni youth passes for Residents of San Francisco
Commissioners: Willie Kennedy, Brigette R. LeBlanc, Theo Ellington, Bobbrie Brown, Karen A. Chung, Armina Brown, Al Norman


State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Farley's, 1315 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of tea or coffee with Leland Yee and other Potrero Hill residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco.
Information: Suzanne Ruecker - suzanne@lelandyee

March 24, 2011 - Thursday


Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37945
Members: David Campos, Mark Farrell, David Chiu

San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=2675
Commissioners: Christina Olague, Ron Miguel, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rodney Fong, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya

Human Rights Commission - Special Meeting
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
4:30 p.m.
Where: Pier 40A Community Room, South Beach Harbor, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda: Discussion of Human Rights Commission's vision, legislation and special projects.
Commissioners: Michael Sweet, Douglas Chan, Shirley Breyer Black, Cecilia Chung, Mark Kelleher, Faye Woo Lee, Todd Mavis, Nazly Mohajer, Thomas Pier,Victoria Ruiz, Julius Turman
Information: sfgov.org/sfhumanrights

City Democratic Club - Supervisor Malia Cohen
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mechanics Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
What: Meet Supervisor Malia Cohen from District 10.  Club will also be holding Officer elections at the March meeting.
Information: citydemocraticclub.org

District Three Democratic Club - Creating a Fairer Economy
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: District Three Democratic Club -  Discussion on legislative and organization efforts to create A Fairer Economy.
Labor and political activists Gabriel Haaland and Alysabeth Alexander will speak.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com

Richmond District Democratic Club  -  2012 Obama campaign
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station, 461 - 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Agenda:
Michael Whitty, Adjunct Professor at USF School of Business and Management, will give a talk about the 2012 Obama campaign and how we can participate.
Election of the Board of Directors
Information: Jonathan Foerster jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association -  Jane Kim, Ross Mirkarimi and Scott Wiener
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Community Center, 745 Buchanan Street, San Francisco
What:  Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association Meet and Greet with Supervisors Jane Kim, Ross Mirkarimi and Scott Wiener.
Informationhttp://hayesvalleysf.org/blog/calendar/

March 25, 2011 - Friday

Chinese American Democratic Club 53rd Annual Dinner
When: March 25, 2011 - Friday
5:30 p.m. Hosted Beer and Wine Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Where: Empress of China Restaurant, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chinese American Democratic Club's 53rd Annual Dinner
Keynote speaker: Senator Dianne Feinstein
Individual Tickets: $85.
rlee288@aol.com  to make reservation - check to CADC c/o Calvin Louie, 838 Grant Aveue, Suite 402, San Francisco 94108.

March 26, 2011 - Saturday


Joanna Rees - Town Hall with Joanna
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Mission YMCA, 4080 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: First town hall meeting. Dialogue about how to confront the most pressing challenges the city is facing.  Free to the public.  Food and beverage will be provided.
Information and RSVP info@joinjoanna.com

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Martha and Bros. Coffee, 4726 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and other Excelsior residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco.
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

Malia Cohen - March Community Appreciation Event
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Starr King Elementary School, 1215 Carolina Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Malia Cohen Community appreciation event.  Opportunity for residents to bring their families and meet their neighbors.  Food and refreshments will be provided as well as family entertainment.
Information: supervisorcohen@gmail.com

Presidio Branch Library Reopening
When: March 26, 201l - Saturday
1:00 p.m.
Where: 3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: Celebration of reopening of Presidio Branch Library.  Ribbon cutting ceremony with City Librarian Luis Herrera, Mayor Edwin Lee, Supervisor Mark Farrell and Department of Public Works Director Ed Reiskin.
Information: sfpl.org

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, 901 Divisadero, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and other Western Addition residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

Soiree 9: La Dolce Vita
When: March 26, 2011  - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Design Center - Galleria, 101 Henry Adams Center, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco LGBT Community Center in celebrating is ninth anniversary, a gala benefit. Enjoy a one-of-kind celebration that channels the glamour, romance and spirit of Rome in the 1960's.
Tickets $95. each
Information: soiree.sfcenter.org

March 27, 2011 - Sunday

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 27, 2011 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Caffe Greco, 423 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

March 29, 2011 - Tuesday

League of Pissed Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: March 29, 2011 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Thieves Tavern, 496 14th Street, San Francisco
What: Hang out with your fellow Pissed Off Voters and get caught up on the latest news.
Thieves Taverns will be hosting drink specials, donating some of their funds to the League of Pissed Off Voters.
Information: theleague.com/contact-info

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee Meeting
When: March 29, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Contraband Coffee Bar, 1415 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee with other Nob Hill residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker - suzanne@lelandyee.com

March 30, 2011 - Wednesday


Tenderloin Neighborhood Development -  Homes and Hope Happy Hour
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Homes and Hope Happy Hour benefiting the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC).
Host committee: Gloria Beck, JT Davenport, Eavan Horter, Shelby McKinley, Lyle Ross, Charlie Schlangen,  Karen Simon
Proceeds from the event will support TNDC Programs and services for low-income families anad individuals. Information: tndc.org
Tickets:  before March 22nd $20.  After March 22nd are $30.
Purchase tickets: tndchomesandhope.eventbrite.com

Drinks Downtown with Dennis Herrera
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Meet with City Attorney Dennis Herrera.  Drink specials, fun times, good people and a special visit from a local food truck and the sounds of DJ Gabe Gavilanes.
Hosted by: Melissa Blaustein, Juan Cerda, Bailey Douglass, Kevin Easton, Alice Engstrom, Allie Fisher, Schuyler Hudak, Gabe Gavilanes, Jason Goldman, Matthew Goldman, Katherine Mindel Jones, Jill Nelson, Rudy Ramirez, Alex Reese, Justin Roja, Jack Song, Amy Super, Max Szabo, Alex Volberding, Colin Ward
Suggested donation: $15., $25., $50., $100., $500.
Dennis Herrera - herreraformayor.com
Information: melissablaustein@gmail.com
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Harvey Matthews Bayview Hunters Point Democratic Club - Meeting
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Police Station Community Room, 201 Williams Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting of the Harvey Matthews Bayview Hunters Point Democratic Club.
Information: leah@bvhpdemclub.org

March 31, 2011 - Thursday

Cesaar E. Chavez Holiday Breakfast
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, Latino Culinary Academy, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez - March 31, 1927 to April 23, 1993.
Tickets Individual: $60.
Informationcesarchavezday.org

Women's Media Center - An Evening with Gloria Steinem and Young Feminist Leaders
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
What:  An Evening with Gloria Steinem and Young Feminist Leaders.  Women's Media Center works to make the female half of the world visible.  They do it by promoting women as subjects and decision-makers within the media, training women and girls so they are media-ready and media-savvy, exposing sexism in the media and creating innovative new media and original content.
Tickets: $1,000 VIP $250.; Prime Seating $250.; Lower Prime Seating $100.; General Admission $29.
Informationwomensmediacenter.com
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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Woodland Avenue - David Onek - Candidate for District Attorney





On a Saturday afternoon another political event was held at the famous Woodland Avenue home of Agar Jaicks, this time for David Onek, candidate for District Attorney in the November 2011 election.

Special Guest Michael Dukakis (1988 Democratic Candidate for President) and father-in-law of David Onek spoke  along with Agar Jaicks,  former Mayor Art Agnos and  former Supervisor Aaron Peskin.

Co-Hosts: Aaron Peskin, Supervisor Carmen Chu, Supervisor John Avalos, Peter Keane, Art Agnos, Nancy Oliveira, Michael and Johanna Wald, Rafael Mandelman, Ann Kirk, Ed Sykes, Jane Morrison, Agar Jaicks

David Onek's website DavidOnek.com

Pictures:
Michael Dukakis - 1988 Democratic Candidate for President
Aaron Peskin - former Supervisor and current Chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party
Famous Woodland couch!
Former Mayor Art Agnos

March 14, 2011 - Monday


City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: March 14, 2011 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37896
Members: John Avalos, Eric Mar, Sean Elsbernd

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: March 14, 2011 - Monday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37891
Members: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: March 14, 2011 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting
Information: alicebtoklas.org

March 15, 2011 - Tuesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 15, 2011 - Tuesday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What:Agenda http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37917
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: March 15, 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/BAG031511.pdf
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen, Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Ross Mirkarimi, Scott Wiener

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee with Leland Yee
When: March 15, 2011 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Dash Cafe, 420 Judah Street, San Francisco
What: Grab a cup of coffee (decaf) or tea with Leland Yee and other Sunset residents at Dash Cafe and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

March 16 , 2011 - Wednesday 


Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 16, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37901

D6 Budget Townhall with Mayor Ed Lee
When: March 16, 2011 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Community School, 627 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor Jane Kim, community organizers and Mayor Ed Lee in a discussion on how to address budget shortfalls and ensure that key community services are protected in the coming months.
Information: jane.kim@sfgov.org

District 11 Democratic Club - District Attorney George Gascon
When: March 16, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Ingleside Police Station Community Room, #1 John V. Young Lane, San Francisco
What: Ask Special Guest  District Attorney George Gascon questions. Club officer elections
Information: Clairez_dist11dems@comcast.com 

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Supervisor Scott Wiener
When: March 16, 2011 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Speakers:
Supervisor Scott Wiener
Vicki Rosen - Upper Noe Valley Club
Todd David - Noe Valley Friends
Debra Niemann - Community Benefits District program.
Find out what they have been doing and what they hope to accomplish in the future.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com

March 17, 2011 - Thursday

St. Patrick's Day

Rules Committee
When: March 17, 2011 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37909
Members: Jane Kim, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell

Rec and Park Commission Meeting
When: March 17, 2011 - Thursday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://sfrecpark.org/documents/031711commsision.pdf

"You've Come a Long Way, Baby - Women Making History in 2011
When: March 17, 2011 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: PGand E, 245 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate "Women's History Month" Panel:
Delaine Eastin: Current Faculty Member, The 2012 Project and former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Debbie Powell: Director of Fossil Operations, PG and E, and Senior Officer, US Navy Reserves
Anne Cribbs: Olympic Medalist, President, Anne Cribbs and Company
Marily Mondejar: President, Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women and Filipina Women's Network
Three partner organizations:
The Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women
The 2012 Project
Filipina Women's Network
$25. non-members of Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women.
Register  by March 16th.
Information: friendscosw.org/eventsm

March 19, 2011 -  Saturday


State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 19, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Caffe D'Melanio Gourmet Coffee, 1314 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and other Ocean Avenue neighborhood residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

National Day of Action
When: March 19, 2011 - Saturday
Noon
Where: United Nations Plaza, Market and 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Rally against the wars, march to boycotted hotels and end the march with picket lines at one of the boycotted hotels in solidarity with Local 2 Workers.

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 19, 2011 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library - Bayview/Anna E Waden Branch, 5073 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and other Bayview residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

March 20, 2011 - Sunday

Sunday Streets - 2011 Kick Off
When: March 20, 2011 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Embarcadero from Fisherman's Wharf to Mission Bay (Terry Francois Drive)
Information: sundaystreetssf.com


March 21, 2011 - Monday


SPUR - Good Government Awards
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, North Light Court, San Francisco
What: Join the Honorary Awards Committee of the Municipal Fiscal Advisory Committee (MFAC) and the chair of this year's event, Michael Walker, President of the U.S. Bank Northern California, in honoring this year's Public Managerial Excellence Award winners:
Dr. Susan Fernyak - Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Public Health
Dana Ketcham - Permits and Reservations, Recreation and Park Department
Cheryl Nashir - Revenue and Management Development, San Francisco Airport Commission
Jobs Now Management Team - Human Services Agency: Dave Curto, Tony Lugo, Leo Sauceda, Jim Whelly
Capital Planning Program Team - General Services Agency: Brian Benson, Fran Breeding, Brian Strong, Adam Van de Water
Honorary Awards Committee: Gavin Newsom, Willie L. Brown, Jr., Frank Jordan Art Agnos, Dianne Feinstein, Gina Moscone
Tickets $85.
Information: spur.org/ggawards

Chinese for Affirmaative Action - Come meet the 2011 San Francisco Mayoral Candidates at CAA.
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. - CAA Membership Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Open Reception - Open to the public - light food and drinks provided
7:00 p.m. - Meet the Mayoral Candidates.  This is a free event, but a $20 donation is encouraged.
Where: Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
Space is limited. RSVP's are encouraged.
What: Come meet the 2011 San Francisco Mayor Candidates.  All declared candidates are invited, and the following have been confirmed: David Chiu, Dennis Herrera, David Villa-Lobos, Leland Yee. 
Information: info@caasf.org

Middle Polk Neighhood Association 
When: March 21, 2011  - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Topics for the March meeting are MTA/Muni, prostitution on Polk Street and a special Middle Polk only "bulky item  collection" event.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

March 22, 2011 - Tuesday

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: General Membership Meeting
Information: milkclub.org

March 23, 2011 - Wednesday

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Farley's, 1315 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of tea or coffee with Leland Yee and other Potrero Hill residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco.
Information: Suzanne Ruecker - suzanne@lelandyee

March 24, 2011 - Thursday

City Democratic Club - Supervisor Malia Cohen
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mechanics Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
What: Meet Supervisor Malia Cohen from District 10.  Club will also be holding Officer elections at the March meeting.
Information: citydemocraticclub.org

March 26, 2011 - Saturday

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Martha and Bros. Coffee, 4726 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and other Excelsior residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco.
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, 901 Divisadero, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and other Western Addition residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

March 27, 2011 - Sunday

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 27, 2011 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Caffe Greco, 423 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com

March 29, 2011 - Tuesday

State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee Meeting
When: March 29, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Contraband Coffee Bar, 1415 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee with other Nob Hill residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker - suzanne@lelandyee.com

March 30, 2011 - Wednesday

Drinks Downtown with Dennis Herrera
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Meet with City Attorney Dennis Herrera.  Drink specials, fun times, good people and a special visit from a local food truck and the sounds of DJ Gabe Gavilanes.
Hosted by: Melissa Blaustein, Juan Cerda, Bailey Douglass, Kevin Easton, Alice Engstrom, Allie Fisher, Schuyler Hudak, Gabe Gavilanes, Jason Goldman, Matthew Goldman, Katherine Mindel Jones, Jill Nelson, Rudy Ramirez, Alex Reese, Justin Roja, Jack Song, Amy Super, Max Szabo, Alex Volberding, Colin Ward
Suggested donation: $15., $25., $50., $100., $500.
Dennis Herrera - herreraformayor.com
Information: melissablaustein@gmail.com
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March 31, 2011 - Thursday

Cesaar E. Chavez Holiday Breakfast
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, Latino Culinary Academy, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez - March 31, 1927 to April 23, 1993.
Tickets Individual: $60.
Information: cesarchavezday.org

Women's Media Center - An Evening with Gloria Steinem and Young Feminist Leaders
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
What:  An Evening with Gloria Steinem and Young Feminist Leaders.  Women's Media Center works to make the female half of the world visible.  They do it by promoting women as subjects and decision-makers within the media, training women and girls so they are media-ready and media-savvy, exposing sexism in the media and creating innovative new media and original content.
Tickets: $1,000 VIP $250.; Prime Seating $250.; Lower Prime Seating $100.; General Admission $29.
Information: womensmediacenter.com

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Monday, March 7, 2011

That was the Week that Was - San Francisco Politics - March 2011


       
Pictures:


State Senator Leland Yee and Secretary-Treasurer Tim Paulson - Rally to block David Crane's confirmation to Regents.
Happy Birthday Party for Speaker pro Tempore Fiona Ma  - Don Solem, Fiona Ma, Former Mayor Willie Brown, Supervisor Malia Cohen, Former Supervisor Bevan Dufty
"State of the Left" forum at Harvey Milk LGBT  Democratic Club Forum - Carol Stuart, Eric Mar, Kim Corsaro, Tim Redmond, David Campos, Tim Paulson, David Chiu, John Avalos, Jeff Sheehy


March 7, 2011 - Monday


Off Lease Dog Walking - Rally outside the GGNRA Open House Meeting
When:  March 7, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ft. Mason Center, Building D, Marina Blvd. and Buchanan Street, San Francisco
What: Speak out for Off-Leash Dog Walking.  Rally outside the GGNRA Open House Meeting.  Golden Gate National Recreation Area has released a proposal to restrict dogs and off-lease dog walking in places like Fort Funston, Ocean Beach, Crissy Field, Marin Headlands, Muir Beach.  Rally outside of the GGNRA open house meeting at Ft. Mason. The GGNRA will not have a microphone available for the public to  comment on its proposal.
Bring a photo of your dog, a sign expressing your message to the GGNRA.
Sponsored by: Crissy Field Dog Group, DogPAC of SF, Ocean Beach DOG, SF ProDog, Save Off-Leash Dog Walking in the SF Bay Area, SFDog.
Information: saveoffleash@gmail.com

March 8, 2011 - Tuesday

International Women's Day Summit and Awards Luncheon
When: March 8, 2011 - Tuesday
8:30 a.m. Summit
12:30 Lunch
6:30 p.m. Gala Dinner
Where: Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street, San Francisco
What: In celebration of 100 years of International Women's Day, the 2011 San Francisco International Women's Day Summit and Awards Luncheon will focus on five of the critical areas of concern identified in the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Honoring: Supervisor Sophie Maxwell; Esta Soler, President Family Violence Prevention Fund; Caryl Ito, Founder, Pacific Asian American Bay Area Coalition; Commissioner San Francisco Airport Commission; Deara Okonkwo, Dede's Dance Studio - Annie Powell Community Leadership Award;
Roma Guy - Social Justice Activist The Norma Hotaling Community Advocate of the Year Award; 
Willie Brown -  former California Assembly Speaker and Mayor of San Francisco - Man of the Year
Morning Keynote Speaker - Dr. Emily Murase, Director, SF Department of the Status of Women
Luncheon Keynote Speaker - Michealene Cristini Risley  - Producer, Writer and Director
 Gala Dinner Keynote Speaker Dr. M. Elisabth Pate-Cornell - Chair - Management Science and Engineering Stanford University
Mistress of Ceremony - Rose Aguilar - Journalist, author and host of "Your Call" on NPR-affiliate KALW-FM 91.7
Registration - information:  iwdsummit2011.com to register and review different donations for different options


SPUR - Burning Man and the Art of Urbanism
When: March 8, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San  Francisco
What: Bay Guardian City Editor Steven T. Jones will lead a discussion with key characters from his book "The Tribes of Burning Man: How an Experimental City in the Desert is Shaping the New American Counterculture".
$5. non-members
Informationspur.org

Drink to our Health - Lyon-Martin Health Services Benefit
When: March 8, 2011 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Bourbon and Branch, 501 Jones Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Lyon-Martin Health Services hosted/sponsored by Bourbon and Branch, Beefeater Gin and George Dickel Whiskey!  $30. tickets include punch and beer.  Catering provide by Farm:Table.
Tickets online: snagtickets.com

March 9, 2011 - Wednesday

Mollie Stone opens! -  Castro

San Francisco Young Democrats - District Attorney Gascon
When: March 9, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting with District Attorney George Gascon.
Information: sfyd.org

Public Safety Committee - 
When: March 9, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Hearing - Community Police Advisory Boards - Police Department  will give a general update on the Community Police Advisory Boards - Sponsor: Campos
Hearing - Community Policing - Hearing on the state of Community Policing in San Francisco. Sponsor: Campos
Hearing - Police Department Chief Selection Process - Sponsor: Mirkarimi
Board Members: Ross Mirkarimi, Malia Cohen, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

March 10, 2011 - Thursday

City and School District Select Committee
When: March 10, 2011 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda: Hearing on potential summer school programming for the 2011-2012 school year. Sponsor: Malia Cohen
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, John Avalos, Carmen Chu Commissioners: Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Rachel Norton
Information: sfbos.org

Police Commissioners meet with the Latino Community
When: March 10, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Neighborhood Center, 362 Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Police Commissioners Angela Chan, Petra De Jesus, James Hammer will meet with the Latino Community to weigh in on the selection of the new Police Chief.

March 11, 2011 - Friday

Irish American Democratic Club - St. Patrick's Day Party
When: March 11, 2011 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 1494 7th Avenue, San Francisco
What: St. Patrick's Day Party and welcome to the Irish American Democratic Club Board.
$15. for prty only - $25. will cover the party and 2011 $15. membership dues.
2011 Board Members: John O'Riordan - President , Jim Wachob - Vice- President , Jim Weixel - Recording Secretary, Eileen Kivlehan - Treasurer , Mary O'Riordan - Corresponding Secretary Additional Board Members:  Dan Sullivan, Bob Twomey, Joan Simmons, Kevin Malone
Information: 415-861-2378

March 12, 2011 - Saturday

St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade
When: March 12, 2011  - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - St. Patrick's Day Festival - Civic Center Plaza, Larkin Street and Grove Street
11:30 a.m. - March - corner of Second and Market to City Hall
What: 160th Annual St. Patrick's Day parade and festival.

Woodland Avenue - David Onek and Michael Dukakis
When: March 12, 2011 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 62 Woodland, San Francisco
What: You are invited to meet David Onek, candidate for San Francisco District Attorney and Michael Dukakis - 1988 Democratic Candidate for President.
Co-HostsAaron Peskin, John Avalos, Carmen Chu,  Peter Keane, Art Agnos, Nancy Oliveira, Michael and Johanna Wald, Rafael Mandelman, Ann Kirk and Ed Sykes, Jane Morrison, Agar Jaicks.
Donor's Choice: $25., $50. $75. Sponsor: $100. Patron: $200.
Information: 415-564-1482
Information: davidonek.com

March 13, 2011 - Sunday

Daylight Savings Time


March 16 , 2011 - Wednesday 


D6 Budget Townhall wit Mayor Ed Lee
When: March 16, 2011 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Community School, 627 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor Jane Kim, community organizers and Mayor Ed Lee in a discussion on how to address budget shortfalls and ensure that key community services are protected in the coming months.
Information: jane.kim@sfgov.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Supervisor Scott Wiener
When: March 16, 2011 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Speakers:
Supervisor Scott Wiener
Vicki Rosen - Upper Noe Valley Club
Todd David - Noe Valley Friends
Debra Niemann - Community Benefits District program.
Find out what they have been doing and what they hope to accomplish in the future.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com


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