Monday, April 23, 2012

Re-Elect Supervisor Eric Mar's Launch Rally!


 Re-Elect Supervisor Eric Mar Launch Rally

 Supervisor Eric Mar

Eric's Family

Rossi Playground - Arguello Blvd. and Anza, San Francisco
                                                       


Mike Casey - President of the San Francisco Labor Council

 Hene Kelly , Gabriel Haaland, Mike Alonso, Chris Gembinski, Eric Mar, John Avalos, Kevin Bard, Wendy Aragon, David Campos, Chuck Chan, Hene Kelly  - all running for DCCC in the June election!


                                                             

On a beautiful San Francisco day on Saturday,  Supervisor Eric Mar, supervisor in District 1  held  his Community Launch Rally at Rossi Playground in the Richmond.  


In attendance were Supervisor Jane Kim, John Avalos and  Dave Campos, former Mayor Art Agnos, Public Defender Jeff Adachi, Community College Board Members Steve Ngo, Chris Jackson and John Rizzo along with Chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party - Aaron Peskin.

Information: reelectmar.com


April 23, 2012 - Monday

City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: April 23, 2012 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Sean Elsbernd, Carmen Chu, Christina Olague
Information: sfbos.org

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: April 23, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Ethics Commission
When: April 23, 2012 - Monday
4:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul Renne, Jamienne S. Studley
Information: sfethics.org

Central City Democrats 6th Anniversary Celebration and Endorsement Meeting
When: April 23, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments Community Room, 201 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for candidates and ballot measures on the June ballot and 6th Anniversary.
Guest Speakers: Supervisor David Campos and Supervisor Christina Olague.
Awards:
Steve Conley Champion Award: Charles Pitts
James Leo Dunn Memorial Award: Tomas Picarello
Civic Engagement: Kirk Piamonte
Political Documentary Recognition Awards: David Elliott Lewis, Tony De Renzo
Social Justice Advocate: Lydia Heather BlumbergCo-SponsorsDavy Jones Enterprise.com, North of Market Business Association, Tip Top Market
Information: 415-339-8683


Westside Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 23, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for June 2012 Primary Election.  
Information: info@wdcsf.org


April 24, 2012 - Tuesday


Presidential Primaries - Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island  
2012presidentialelectionnews.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: April 24, 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, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Port Commission
When: April 24, 2012 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Francis X. Crowley, Leslie Katz, Ann Lazarus
Information: sfport.com

San Francisco Board of Education- Regular Meeting
When: April 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G.  Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Board of Education: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfbos.org

SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When:    April 24, 2012 - Tuesday  
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:      Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 201 Eucalyptus Drive, 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 hear   more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com

Entertainment Commission
When: April 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Neal Cavellini, Al Perez, Bryant Tan
Information: sfgov2.org

April 25, 2012 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 25, 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: April 25, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Commissioners: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

In  Memory of Adrienne Rich
When: April 25, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Public Library celebrates the life and poetry of Adrienne Rich with writers and poets who will gather to read from her work.
Readers include Elana Dykewomon, Jewelle Gomez, Aaron Shurin, Justin Chin, Robin Ekiss, Alli Liebegott, Teya Schaffer, Arissa White, Lucy Jane Bledsoe, Kevin Simmons, Stephen Kopel, Toni Morosovitch, Drea Brown, Kevin Killian and Christian Gullette.
Information: sfpl.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: April 25, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: (note address) A. P. Giannini Middle School, 3151 Ortega Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org

Rodrigo Santos - Campaign Headquarters Opening
When: April 25, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 2451 Harrison Street, San Francisco
What: Rodrigo Santos, candidate for Community College Board invites you to his  campaign headquarters opening.  Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided.
RSVP: Olivia Parker Ollivia@Santos2012.com

Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Eric Mar and Supervisor Christina Olague - Budget Process Meeting
When: April 25, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
What:  District Based Budget Town Hall meeting - hear directly form San Franciscans about their budget priorities and ideas.
Information: sfmayor.org 

Tribes in Transition: A forum on the  Future of Burning Man
When: April 25, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Bay Guardian, 135 Mississippi Street, San Francisco
What: Join Steven T. Jones, author of "Tribes of Burning Man: How an Experimental City in the Desert is Shaping the New American Counterculture", for a discussion on the future of Burning Man and its culture.  Free.  


San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: April 25, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: State Building, Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
Information: sfdemocrats.org

Kick-Off Party for Dean Clark for San Francisco Board 2012
When: April 25, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Seesaw SF, 600A Octavia Street, San Francisco
What: Kick Off Party for Dean Clark for School Board.  
Information/Donationwepay.com/donations/dean-clark-for-san-francisco-school-board-2012

April 26, 2012 - Thursday

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: April 26, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: CPMC
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michaael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org

City and School District Select Committee
When: April 26, 2012 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Christina Olague, David Chiu
Commissioners: Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
When: April 26, 2012 - Thursday
 4:00 p.m. 
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
CommissionersRodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michaael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Informationsfplanning.org

Elect Women 2012 
When: April 26, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for women candidates for the SF DCCC.  
CandidatesHene Kelly, Kat Anderson, Kelly Dwyer, Mary Jung, Meagan Levitan, Suki Kott, Wendy Aragon, Alix  Rosenthal, Carole Migden, Hydra Mendoza, Jamie Rafaela Wolfe, Jo Elias-Jackson, Leah Pimentel, Leslie Katz, Malia Cohen, Marily Mondejar, Petra DeJesus, Zoe Dunning
Ticketselectwomen2012.eventbrite.com - $25., $50. $100.


Bringing Solidarity and Power Together: Celebrating Jobs With Justice in San Francisco in 2012!
When: April 26, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: ILWU Local 34, 801 2nd Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate two years of progress and accomplishments building Jobs with Justice San Francisco.  Fundraiser, heavy appetizers, light drinks, good friends and a fun and inspiring program.
Tickets: jwjsf.org- $75/individual, $35. for students and unemployed.
Information: event@jwjsf.org


District 3 Democratic Club
When: April 26, 2012 - Thursday
6:15 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi Neighborhood Community Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: District 3 Democratic Club Endorsement Meeting
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com

City College San Francisco Board of Trustees 
When: April 26, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Gough Street Campus Auditorium, 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
Board of Trustees: Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Milton Marks, Steve Ngo, Lawrence  Information: ccsf.edu

Richmond District Democratic Club 
When: April 26, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Agenda: City Financial Status, Board Elections
Information: Jonathan Foerster - jonathan.foerster@gmail.com
April 27, 2012 - Friday


Zoe Dunning - Fundraiser for DCCC in Assembly District 17
When: April 27, 2012 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Lime Restaurant and Lounge, 2247 Market Street, San Francisco
What: "Do Ask, Do Tell" Party for Zoe Dunning - candidate for DCCC in the 17th Assembly District.  
Donation: $75. individual tickets, $100., $250., $500., $1,000. - All contributions welcome.  No one will be turned away.  
RSVP: info@zoedunning.com 


April 28, 2012 - Saturday



Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Malia Cohen  and Supervisor  John Avalos  - Budget Process Meeting
When:  April 28, 2012 - Saturday
 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
Where:  City Arts and Technology High School, 325 La Grande Avenue, San Francisco
What:  District Based Budget Town Hall meeting - hear directly form San Franciscans about their budget priorities and ideas.
Information: sfmayor.org 

SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When:    April 28, 2012 - Saturday
 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where:      Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, 1050 McAllister, 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 hear   more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com

Lands End  Visitor Center Opening
When: April 28, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  Lands End, right above Louis' Restaurant.
What:  Grand opening of Lands End Visitor Center.  
Information: Kathryn Morelli kmorelli@parkconservancy.org

FDR Democratic Club - 2012 DCCC Endorsements 
When: April 28 2012 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for 2012 DCCC Endorsements.
Information: Jonathan Lyens - jonathan@lyens.com

April 29, 2012 - Sunday 

14th Annual Glen Park Festival
When: April 29, 2012 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Diamond and Chenery Streets, San Francisco
Informationglenparkfestival.com

Matt Dorsey for DCCC Sunday Brunch Fundraiser
When: April 29, 2012 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Blush! Wine Bar, 476 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: Matt Dorsey for DCCC Sunday Brunch Fundraiser.
Host Committee:
State Senator Mark Leno, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, Supervisor Scott Wiener, Nick Andrade, Hank Bineault, Jim Boll, David Burke and Yvonne Mere, Sr. Cathy Cahur, S.C., Catherine Cunningham and Roz Gallo, Ken Daigle and JD Schramm, Lisa Dummer, Edna Flores-Lagunte, Robert Gajewski and James Luedde, Michael Hall, Jim Laufenberg, Perry Littrell, Edwin Mah, Will McCaa, Rose Mere, Patrick Mulcahey, Curtis Murray, Michael Nava, Bob Nelson and Mark Okashima, Tom Notaro, Ron Pacheco, Bob Pementell, Michael Poma, Tony Quarto, Tony Vela, Andy Whelan, George Woyames
Suggested Donation: $25. $50., $100., $250.
RSVP and pre-pay onlinemattdorsey.org/april29

Delegate Election to the Democratic Convention for San Francisco
When: April 29, 2012 - Sunday
Voting: 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Where: Laborers International Hall, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Delegate Election to the Democratic Convention for San Francisco.  All voting must be in person during the period of 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. You can vote and leave.  Vote for 6 woman and 5 men.  Must live in Nancy Pelosi's 12th Congressional District. 
Female Candidates: 6 delegates
Jo Elias-Jackson, Rachialle J. Franklin, Sonja C. Kos, Maghan Moroney, Kia-Jacquelyn Omotalade, Ellouise Patton, Susan Pfeifer, Leah Pimentel, Rebeccs Prozan, Maria Shuckahosee
Male Candidates: 5 Delegates and 1 alternate
Tom Ammiano, Thomas Fritsche, Chris Gembinski, Rick Hauptman, Alberto Mendoza, Arthur Murriollo, Matt Tuchow
Information: cadem.org



April 30, 2012 - Monday

Rafael Mandelman for DCCC Fundraiser
When: April 30, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Blush! Wine Bar, 476 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Rafael Mandelman, running for re-election DCCC
Information and  Contribution: rafaelmandelman.com/donate


May 1, 2012 - Tuesday

SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When:    May 1, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:     Bayanihan Center, 1010 Mission, 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 hear   more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Clean Energy
When: May 1, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: CleanPowerSF, SF Energy Co-op, other environmentally-related topics possible.
Information: phdemclub.org

May 2, 2012 - Wednesday

Party in Progress 2012
When: May 2, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Project One, 251 Rhode Island, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Community First Slate for DCCC.
Assembly District  17 : John Avalos, David Campos, Petra DeJesus, Matt Dorsey, Chris Gembinski, Gabriel Haaland, Leslie Katz, Rafael Mandelman, Carole Midgen, Justin Morgan, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal, Jamie Rafaela Wolfe
Assembly District 19: Mike Alonso, Wendy Aragon, Kevin Bard, Chuck Chan, Kelly Dwyer, Hene Kelly, Peter Lauterborn, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Arlo Hale Smith
Sponsored by: SEIU Local 1021, David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Aaron Peskin Rafael Mandelman, Alix Rosenthal

San Francisco Coalition for Responsible Growth - General Membership Meeting
When: May 2, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral, Event Center, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Meet the candidates for the DCCC and hear Special Guest Mayor Ed Lee
Information: sfcrg.com
May 3, 2012 - Thursday

Fundraiser for John Rizzo
When: May 3, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 723 Sansome Street, San Franciso
What: Evening of Art and Conversation with John Rizzo for D5 Supervisor.  
Donation: $50., $100., $250., $500.  actblue.com/page/johnrizzo

Thea Selby Birthday Party and Fundraiser
When: May 3, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Underground SF, 424 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate Thea Selby's birthday!  Fundraiser for her candidacy for Supervisor in District Five.
Information: theaselby.org thea@theaselby.org

Dr. Justin Morgan - Fundraiser for DCCC
When: May 3, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  1300, 1300 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Dr. Justin Morgan, candidate for DCCC.
Suggested Donation: $50., $100., $250. and $500.
RSVP: TeamMorgan2012@gmail.com


May 6, 2012 - Sunday

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Mark Farrell
When: May 6, 2012 - Sunday
10:00 a.m.
Where: San Francisco Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear Supervisor Mark Farrell as part of Supervisor Speaker Series sponsored by Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club.
Information: sfrwdjc@yahoo.com

Sunday Streets - Mission #1
When: May 6, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Valencia Street from 14th Street to 24th Street and 24th Street from Valencia to Hampshire.

Beverly Popek - Board of Education Campaign Launch Party
When: May 6, 2012 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Sunnyside Park, 200 Melrose Avenue, San Francisco
What: "A Family Style Playdate in the Park".  Meet friends and supporters of Beverly Popek - candidate for Board of Education.
Information: beverlypopek.com
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