Monday, March 26, 2012

San Francisco Political Events through April 8th


Amendment No. 1 -
March 28, 2012 - Community Meeting - Nightlife and Public Safety
March 30, 2012 - Fundraiser for Dr. Justin Morgan by African American Democratic Club
March 31, 2012 - SFMTA Open House - Oak and Fell Project Public Meeting
April 4, 2012     - FDR Democratic Club Meeting

March 26, 2012 - Monday


Land Use and Economic Development
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Ethics Commission
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul Renne, Jamienne Studley
Information: sfethics.org

Tenderloin Police Station - Supervisor Jane Kim
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Tenderloin Police Station Community Room 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Jane Kim from District Six will be the guest speaker.


Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership endorsement meeting.
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Special date:  General Membership Endorsement meeting - full Alice membership will have the opportunity to weigh in on the recommendations from the Alice PAC


Westside Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting discussing procedures for the April endorsement meeting for the candidates and measures on the June 5th ballot.  There will also be a discussion about amending bylaws, which are now outdated in a number of respects, especially due to the redrawing of the local Assembly districts.
Information: info@wdcsf.org


March 27, 2012 - Tuesday


Oversight Board - Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency
When: March 27, 2012 -  Tuesday 
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Special Meeting. 
Board: Nadia Sesay, Olson Lee, Lindy McKnight, Bob Muscat, John Rahaim, Lynette Sweet, Nancy Waymack
Information: sfgov.org/oversightboard

Board of Supervisors
When: March 27, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina  Olague, Scot Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Port Commission Meeting
When: March 27, 2012 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m. - Open Session
Where: Port Commission Hearing room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Franciss X. Crowley, Leslie Katz, Ann Lazarus
Information: sf-port.org

Southeast Community Facility Commission and The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
When: March 27, 2012 - Tuesday
San Francisco PUC - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 P.m.
Southeast Community Facility Commission and The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission -
Joint Meeting - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What: Discussion of proposed plans at the Southeast Community Facility.


Entertainment Commission - Regular Meeting
When: March 27, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Audrey Joseph, John Newlin, Glendon Hyde, Al Perez, Neal Cavellini, Bryant Tan, Steven Lee
Information: sfgov2.org

March 28, 2012 - Wednesday 


Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org


Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Supervisor Eric Mar, Entertainment Commission, Richmond District Police Station - Community Meeting
When: March 28, 2012 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Branch Library, 351 9th Ave., San Francisco
What: Community meeting hosted by Supervisor Eric Mar, representatives from the Entertainment Commission and the Richmond District Police Station are hosting a community meeting on nightlife and public safety.  
Source: richmondsfblog.com

San Francisco Police Commission
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview District, Southeast Community Facility, Alex L. Pitcher, Jr. Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julilus M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org


League of Pissed Off Voters Happy Hour
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Buckshot Restaurant, Bar and Gameroom, 3848 Geary Blvd, Sana Francisco
What: Join the League of Pissed off Voters for a mellow happy hour at Buckshot.
Hang out and talk about all things  politics.
Information: theleague.com/sf

March 29, 2012 - Thursday


Rules Committee
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Redistricting Task Force
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org


Community Engagement Meeting to Balance City Budget - District 5 and District 6
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Community School, 627 Turk Street, San Francisco
WhatMayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Christina Olague and Supervisor Jane Kim -Community Engagement Meeting regarding the City Budget.  Forums to  hear directly from San Franciscans about their budget priorities and ideas.
Information:  sfmayor.org

Richmond District Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station Community Room, 461 - 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting.  Will be hearing from candidates/campaigns for Democratic County Central Committee, Candidates for Assembly, Candidate for State Senate, Local Measures A and B.
Information: jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

Bayview Opera House - Community Meeting
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 Door Open
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Meeting
Where: Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre, 4705 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to hear update on things happening this year with the programs and improvements to the Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre and plaza.  Come and provide your input in the BVOH's future with landscape design and public artist Walter Hood. 
RSVP bvohcommunitymeeting.eventbrite.com

March 30, 2012 - Friday


2012 Cesar Chavez Holiday Breakfast
When: March 30, 2012 - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: 2012 Cesar Chavez Holiday Breakfast. 
Proceeds benefit the Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival
$60. - Mail to: Cesar E. Chavez Breakfast, 255 9th Street, Room 205, San Francisco 94103
RSVP: 415-621-2665
Informationcesarchavezday.org

African American Democratic Club - Fundraiser for Dr. Justin Morgan
When: March 30, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Dr. Justin Morgan, early endorsed candidate for DCCC by African American Democratic Club.
Information: aadcsf.com

Chinese American Democratic Club Dinner
When: March 30, 2012 - Friday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Empress of China Restaurant, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chinese American Democratic Club Dinner and Fundraiser.  Empowering the Chinese Community since 1958.  Cocktails, dinner, politics. Dinner Ticket: (don't know?)
RSVP Eddie Chin chineddie@comcast.net or Suzie Lee sslee@pacbell.net


March 31, 2012 - Saturday


SFMTA - Oak and Fell Project Public Meeting
When: March 31, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (open house)
Where: SF Day School, 350 Masonic Ave., San Francisco
What: SFMTA will host a public meeting to discuss pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements on Oak Street and Fell Street between Scott Street and Baker Street.  The purpose of the meeting will be a four-hour window of time in which the public is encouraged to drop in to review design options and potential project impacts.
Information: sfmta.com/cms/bproj/OakandFellBikeways


SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When: March 31, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Jefferson Elementary School, 1725 Irving @ 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will present proposals along eight heavily-used Rapid bus routes and rail lines to improve reliability and travel time for transit customers.  Hear about the Rapid corridor proposals, discuss proposal elements, give feedback to Muni staff and lear more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com

Dolores Park Playground - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
When: March 31, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Helen Diller Playground at Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: Grand opening ceremony of  Helen Diller Playground. Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, Mrs. Helen Diller, San Francisco Parks Alliance andFriends of Dolores Park Playground.  Refreshments, music, fun.
Information: friendsofdolorespark.org

April 1, 2012 - Sunday


Kelly Dwyer - DCCC  Campaign Kickoff House Party and Fundraiser
When: April 1, 2012 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Provided when you RSVP.
What: Campaign kickoff event and fundraiser for Kelly Dwyer, candidate for DCCC in the 19th Assembly District.   Guess Speaker - Supervisor John Avalos.  Music, great food.  
Information and RSVP: kellwelsch@gmail.com


April 3, 2012 - Tuesday


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Beverly Popek - Meet and Greet
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sugar Lounge, 377 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Come meet and support Beverly Popek for the San Francisco Unified School District School Board for the November election.
RSVP: beverlypopek2012.nationbuilder.com/calendar



District 5 Democratic Club - Meet June Candidates
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, 901 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Hosting Meet and Greet with Democratic County Central Committee Candidates.
The following candidates have already confirmed:
Alix Rosenthal, Carole Migden, Chris Gembinski, Christopher Vasquez, Jo Jackson, Justin Morgan, Marily Mondejar, Matt Dorsey, Mike Alonso, Zoe Dunnning.
Endorsement will be held next month.


Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Endorsement Meeting.
Information: phdemclub.org

April 4, 2012 - Wednesday


Historic Preservation Commission
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Charles  Edwin Chase, Courtney Damkroger, Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Diane Matsuda, Richard Johns, Andrew Wolfram
Information:  sf-planning.org


Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org

FDR Democratic Club Meeting
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Western Addition Branch Library, 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco

Town Hall Meeting - Mayor Ed Lee - Scott Wiener and David Campos 
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:  Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco.
What: District Based Budget Town Hall with Mayor Ed Lee,  Supervisor  Scott Wiener  and Supervisor David Campos  Community Engagement event to get the public more involved in the budget process and educate residents about the the Mayor's budget principles as he builds a balance two-year budget.  
Information: sfmayor.org

April 5, 2012 - Thursday

San Francisco Labor Council Annual COPE Banquet
When: April 5, 2012 - Thursday
Cocktails: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council Annual COPE Banquet with U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi - Celebrating her 25 years in Congress.
$200. 
Information: emily@sflaborcouncil.org

Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 5, 2012 - Thursday 
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org



April 6, 2012 - Friday

 Art & Politics: A Fundraiser for Truth is Beauty and Alix Rosenthal
When: April 6, 2012 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to Midnight
7:30 p.m. Live  sculpting begins. 
Where: Project One, 251 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Alix Rosenthal - candidate for Democratic County Central Committee.
Live sculpting by Marco Cochrane of model Alix Rosenthal.  All funds raised will be divided, with half going towards the completion of Truth is Beauty and half towards Alix's reelection campaign.
Music: Zach Moore (Space Cowboys), Tamo (Space Cowboys), JoeJoe (Brass Tax & Bliss Dance Crew), Ding Dong (Brass Tax)
Information: votealix.com

April 7, 2012 - Saturday

SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When:  April 7, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where:  Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950 Clay@ Powell, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will present proposals along eight heavily-used Rapid bus routes and rail lines to improve reliability and travel time for transit customers.  Hear about the Rapid corridor proposals, discuss proposal elements, give feedback to Muni staff and lear more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com


Brava Theater Center Community Open House
When: April 7, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2781 24th Street @ York, San Francisco
What:  Brava Theater Community Open House.  Come meet and greet new Executive Director Stacie Powers Cuellar and current Operations Manager Jocelyn Thompson.
Performances by new resident company Loco Bloco and current resident artists Cuicacalli Escuela de Danza, 915 Cayuga and others.  They will discuss the future of the Brava Theater Center and its role in the community.
Information: info@brava.org


April 8, 2012 - Sunday


Easter


21st Annual Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
When: April 8, 2012 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Union Street between Gough and Fillmore Streets, San Francisco
Information: sresproductions.com/union_street_easter

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - Easter in Dolores Park
When: April 8, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. Kiddies' Easter Egg Hunt
12:55 to 1:30 East Bonnet Contest
3:15 p.m. to end - Hunky Jesus Contest
Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco
Complete Information:  thesisters.org

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