May 14, 2012 - Monday
Re-Elect Leslie Katz to SFDCCC Fundraiser
When: May 14, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 260 Corbett, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Leslie Katz to San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee
RSVP/contribution: lesliekatz.nationbuilder.com/make_a_contribution
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: May 14, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Conversation with Christine Pelosi. Christine will talk abut new book "Campaign Bootcamp 2.0".
How technology is shaping the political campaigns. She will also update on how technology is being used in the Obama campaign and what people can do to get involved in the campaign.Information: alicebtoklas.org
San Francisco Transit Riders Union - Van Ness BRT
When: May 14, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: SFCTA Headquarters, 100 Van Ness Avenue, 26th Floor, San Francisco
What: Bus Rapid Transit center-running buses on Van Ness Avenue that will speed up travel times on the 47 and 49 by as much as 33%. Mix and mingle with SFTRU member and supporters and learn about the details of the proposed Van Ness BRT design.
Information: sftru.org
Source: sf.streetsblog.org
May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
Nebraska and Oregon Primary - 2012presidentialelectionnews.com
Aging and Disability Technology Summit
Aging and Disability Technology Summit
Note: Event is at capacity. (Success!!!).
Not already registered: Watch LIVE video streaming of the Summit starting between 8:30 and 9:00 on May 15th vimeo.com/41922045 Videos will be archived on the SFGTV Site following the Summit.
What: Connecting Seniors and People with Disabilities to a World of Possibilities.
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
Register: sfhealthyaging.org - 415-355-6775
8:00 A.M. - Registration is closed - now at capacity.
Resource Fair opens
Computer Cafe opens
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Wii On-Stage Demonstration - Christian J. Thompson, Ph.D., Dept. of Exercise and Sport Science, University of San Francisco
9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Overview
Anne Hinton, Executive Director SF Dept. of Aging and Adult Services
Honorable Edwin M. Lee, Mayor of San Francisco
David Chiu, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
9:20 a.m. - MC Belva Davis, Host, This Week in Northern California
9:30 a.m. - Congratulations - Anne Neville, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, BTOP
9:50 a.m. - Computers and Brain Fitnes - Michael Merzenich, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, UCSF, Chief Scientific Officer, Posit Science
10:15 a.m. - Special Presentation - Mary Twomey, National Center on Elder Abuse
10:20 a.m. - Break
10:35 a.m. - Dave Clark, Anchor, KTVU's Mornings on 2
10:45 a.m. - Staying Connected for a Good Life - Vickie Cammack, PLAN Institute for Caring Citizenship and Tyze Personal Networks
11:10 a.m. - Accessible to Everyone - Dmitri Belser, Executive Director, Centr for Accessible Technology
11:35 a.m. - Overview of the Activities in the Afternoon
11:50 a.m. - Lunch (donation requested)
12:00 p.m. - Additional Resource Tables and Interactive Activities Begin
1:00 p.m. - Session #1 Workshops on-line Support and information for Caregivers - Staff, Family Caregiver Alliance, Free Books and Resources On-line 50+ Committee, SF Public Library, Finding Reliable Health Info On-Line - Anna Le Mon and Joe Zesiger
2:00 p.m. - Break
2:15 p.m. Session #2 Workshops - The Digital Divides: Addressing Multiple Barriers to Accessing Technology: Center for Accessible Technology, SF Independent Living Resource Center, Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Beginning Genealogy -Mary Beth Fredrick, California Genealogical Society and Library; Brain Fitness Dr. Michael Merzenich and Marghi Merzenich, Posit Science
3:15 p.m. - Break
3:30 p.m. - Session #3 Workshops - How to Choose the Right Computer or Tablet - Paul Fong, SF Goodwill Digital Literacy Program, On-Line Safety - Patricia Bovan-Campbell,Symantec
4:30 p.m. - Closing Reception
Interactive Computer Staitons and Resource Table to learn about Facebook, Google, Twitter and more. Brain Fitness and Brain Games. Signing up for Email. Having fun and staying in Shape with Wii. Making the most of your mobile phone. Accessible phones and computers. Meet local bloggers and Digital artists.
Pictures, free video calls and more.
Media Sponsors include Fox Channel 2, KTSF - Channel 26, Univision - Channel 26, Comcast.
Event Sponsors: Family Caregiver Alliance, On Lok, San Francisco Health Plan, SCAN Health Plan, Verizon
Event Supporters: Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, SF Department of Aging and Adult Services, SF Department of Recreation & Parks, SF Department of Technology, SF Public Library, California Telephone Access Program, Community Technology Network, Community Living Campaign, Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, NTIA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), ReliaTech, Self-Help for the Elderly, San Francisco Interfaith Council, Tyze Personal Networks
Event Coordination Judy Auda and Marie Jobling - Community Living Campaign.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
Register: sfhealthyaging.org - 415-355-6775
8:00 A.M. - Registration is closed - now at capacity.
Resource Fair opens
Computer Cafe opens
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Wii On-Stage Demonstration - Christian J. Thompson, Ph.D., Dept. of Exercise and Sport Science, University of San Francisco
9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Overview
Anne Hinton, Executive Director SF Dept. of Aging and Adult Services
Honorable Edwin M. Lee, Mayor of San Francisco
David Chiu, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
9:20 a.m. - MC Belva Davis, Host, This Week in Northern California
9:30 a.m. - Congratulations - Anne Neville, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, BTOP
9:50 a.m. - Computers and Brain Fitnes - Michael Merzenich, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, UCSF, Chief Scientific Officer, Posit Science
10:15 a.m. - Special Presentation - Mary Twomey, National Center on Elder Abuse
10:20 a.m. - Break
10:35 a.m. - Dave Clark, Anchor, KTVU's Mornings on 2
10:45 a.m. - Staying Connected for a Good Life - Vickie Cammack, PLAN Institute for Caring Citizenship and Tyze Personal Networks
11:10 a.m. - Accessible to Everyone - Dmitri Belser, Executive Director, Centr for Accessible Technology
11:35 a.m. - Overview of the Activities in the Afternoon
11:50 a.m. - Lunch (donation requested)
12:00 p.m. - Additional Resource Tables and Interactive Activities Begin
1:00 p.m. - Session #1 Workshops on-line Support and information for Caregivers - Staff, Family Caregiver Alliance, Free Books and Resources On-line 50+ Committee, SF Public Library, Finding Reliable Health Info On-Line - Anna Le Mon and Joe Zesiger
2:00 p.m. - Break
2:15 p.m. Session #2 Workshops - The Digital Divides: Addressing Multiple Barriers to Accessing Technology: Center for Accessible Technology, SF Independent Living Resource Center, Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Beginning Genealogy -Mary Beth Fredrick, California Genealogical Society and Library; Brain Fitness Dr. Michael Merzenich and Marghi Merzenich, Posit Science
3:15 p.m. - Break
3:30 p.m. - Session #3 Workshops - How to Choose the Right Computer or Tablet - Paul Fong, SF Goodwill Digital Literacy Program, On-Line Safety - Patricia Bovan-Campbell,Symantec
4:30 p.m. - Closing Reception
Interactive Computer Staitons and Resource Table to learn about Facebook, Google, Twitter and more. Brain Fitness and Brain Games. Signing up for Email. Having fun and staying in Shape with Wii. Making the most of your mobile phone. Accessible phones and computers. Meet local bloggers and Digital artists.
Pictures, free video calls and more.
Media Sponsors include Fox Channel 2, KTSF - Channel 26, Univision - Channel 26, Comcast.
Event Sponsors: Family Caregiver Alliance, On Lok, San Francisco Health Plan, SCAN Health Plan, Verizon
Event Supporters: Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, SF Department of Aging and Adult Services, SF Department of Recreation & Parks, SF Department of Technology, SF Public Library, California Telephone Access Program, Community Technology Network, Community Living Campaign, Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, NTIA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), ReliaTech, Self-Help for the Elderly, San Francisco Interfaith Council, Tyze Personal Networks
Event Coordination Judy Auda and Marie Jobling - Community Living Campaign.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
When: May 15, 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
District Attorney George Gascon - Reception
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cliff House Restaurant, 1090 Point Lobos, San Francisco
What: Reception in support of District Attorney George Gascon with Angela Alioto, Evanthia Pappas, The Pinnacle Law Group. Wine. Hors d'oeuvres provided by Chef Kevin J. Weber
Suggested contribution $100. Guest, $250, $500. Contributions will go toward retiring George Gascon's 2011 campaign.
Information and RSVP: Eddie McCaffrey eddie@calgroupinc.com
LGBT Community Housing Panel
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 730 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: LGBT Advisory Committee of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission will be holding Housing Panel:
Bevan Dufty (H.O.P.E.), Supervisor Jane Kim's Office, Ken Reggio and Kathy Treggiari(Episcopal Community Services), Lee Harrington (AIDS Emergency Fund), Jodi Schartz(LYRIC), Seth Kilbourn (Openhouse), AIDS Housing Alliance, and Larkin Street YouthServices. After panel there will be a list of policy recommendations to increase safety, access, and opportunities for the homeless and marginally housed members of the LGBT community.
Latino Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Double Play Restaurant, corner of 16th and Bryant Street, San Francisco
Information: Alex Mitra alex@sflatinodemclub.com sflatinodemclub.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Membership Meeting
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
Information: milkclub.org
Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods - General Assembly Meeting
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: General Assembly Meeing. Hosts: Inner Sunset Actuion Committee - ISAC and Marina
Civic Improvement and POA - MCIPOA
Election of Executive Committee 2012-2012
Information: csfn.net
May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Membership Meeting
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
Information: milkclub.org
Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods - General Assembly Meeting
When: May 15, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: General Assembly Meeing. Hosts: Inner Sunset Actuion Committee - ISAC and Marina
Civic Improvement and POA - MCIPOA
Election of Executive Committee 2012-2012
Information: csfn.net
May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: May 16, 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
Budget and Finance Committee
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Winer
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Tomorrow - Annual Awards Dinner
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Where: Castagnola's, 286 Jefferson Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Tomorrow Annual Awards Dinner.
Jack Morrison Lifetime Acheivement Award to Saul Bloom - Founder and Executive Director, ARC Ecology - Presenter: Arthur Feinstein - Chair, Bay Chapter Sierra Club
Unsung Heroes: - Cathrine Sneed - SF Jail Garden Project - Presenter: Ed Harrington -SF Public Utilities Commission
Park Merced Action Coalition - Presenter: Aaron Goodman, Architect
Dinner $60. - make reservation to Jane Morrison 415-564-1482 by May 14th.
Dinner Patrons: Tom Ammiano, Aaron Peskin and Nancy Shanahan, Allan Brotsky, Bernie and Lois Choden, Jennifer Clary, Robert Dockendorff, Robert Friese, Milton Funchess, Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council, Jo Ann Hendricks, James Lew, Rafael Mandelman, Esther Marks, Mary Anne Miller, Carl Natvig, Katherine Petrin, Amy Quirk, Jake Sig, Steve Williams
Dinner Sponsors: Ramona Albright, Raymond Berard, Lu Blazej, Jan Blum, Arthur Chang, Eddie Chin, Denise D'Anne, Arthur Feinstein, Angelo Figone, Jaques Fitch, Civilian Congress, Judith Flynn, Sharon Gadberry, Tony Gantner, Aaron Goodman, Charlotte Hennessy, Gerry Hurtado, Brenda Jeffers, Joseph Julian, Eileen Kivlehan Paul Kohler, Jane Morrison, Richard Navarro, Zoanne Nordstrom, Claire Pilcher, Adam Scow, Maryann Swazo, Edwarad Van Egri, Cheryl Willis and Jim Roe, Howard Wong, Joan Joaquin Wood, Claire Zvanski.
Information: sftomorrow.org
San Francisco Tomorrow - Annual Awards Dinner
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Where: Castagnola's, 286 Jefferson Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Tomorrow Annual Awards Dinner.
Jack Morrison Lifetime Acheivement Award to Saul Bloom - Founder and Executive Director, ARC Ecology - Presenter: Arthur Feinstein - Chair, Bay Chapter Sierra Club
Unsung Heroes: - Cathrine Sneed - SF Jail Garden Project - Presenter: Ed Harrington -SF Public Utilities Commission
Park Merced Action Coalition - Presenter: Aaron Goodman, Architect
Dinner $60. - make reservation to Jane Morrison 415-564-1482 by May 14th.
Dinner Patrons: Tom Ammiano, Aaron Peskin and Nancy Shanahan, Allan Brotsky, Bernie and Lois Choden, Jennifer Clary, Robert Dockendorff, Robert Friese, Milton Funchess, Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council, Jo Ann Hendricks, James Lew, Rafael Mandelman, Esther Marks, Mary Anne Miller, Carl Natvig, Katherine Petrin, Amy Quirk, Jake Sig, Steve Williams
Dinner Sponsors: Ramona Albright, Raymond Berard, Lu Blazej, Jan Blum, Arthur Chang, Eddie Chin, Denise D'Anne, Arthur Feinstein, Angelo Figone, Jaques Fitch, Civilian Congress, Judith Flynn, Sharon Gadberry, Tony Gantner, Aaron Goodman, Charlotte Hennessy, Gerry Hurtado, Brenda Jeffers, Joseph Julian, Eileen Kivlehan Paul Kohler, Jane Morrison, Richard Navarro, Zoanne Nordstrom, Claire Pilcher, Adam Scow, Maryann Swazo, Edwarad Van Egri, Cheryl Willis and Jim Roe, Howard Wong, Joan Joaquin Wood, Claire Zvanski.
Information: sftomorrow.org
San Francisco Police Commission
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Maarshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
San Francisco Emerge Women Walking the Walk: Meet and Greet
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Noble Bar, 600 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Meet San Francisco graduates of Emerge California who are walking the walk and running for office in 2012!
June election:
DCCC-17th AD (East Side) Malia Cohen, Zoe Dunning, Marily Mondejar, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal
DCCC - 19th AD (West Side) Suki Kott
November Election:
Board of Education - Gladys Soto
Community College Board - Amy Bacharach
District 5 Supervisor: London Breed, Thea Selby
Light Refrestments. All welcome!
San Francisco Young Democrats - Redistricting
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Paul Hogarth and Redistricting Commissioner Mike Alonso will have a discussion with the Young Democrats about the changes made in redistricting as of November and possible repercussions.
Information: sfydpresident@gmail.com
San Francisco Emerge Women Walking the Walk: Meet and Greet
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Noble Bar, 600 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Meet San Francisco graduates of Emerge California who are walking the walk and running for office in 2012!
June election:
DCCC-17th AD (East Side) Malia Cohen, Zoe Dunning, Marily Mondejar, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal
DCCC - 19th AD (West Side) Suki Kott
November Election:
Board of Education - Gladys Soto
Community College Board - Amy Bacharach
District 5 Supervisor: London Breed, Thea Selby
Light Refrestments. All welcome!
San Francisco Young Democrats - Redistricting
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Paul Hogarth and Redistricting Commissioner Mike Alonso will have a discussion with the Young Democrats about the changes made in redistricting as of November and possible repercussions.
Information: sfydpresident@gmail.com
Elections Commission Meeting
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Richard Matthews, Rosabella Safont, Gerard Gleason, Arnold Townsend, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Winnie Yu, Jill Rowe
Information: sfgov2.org
Irish American Democratic Club - JFK Legacy Award Celebration
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What: The Irish American Democratic Club will proudly present the 2012 John F. Kennedy Legacy Award to Diarmuid Philpott, President, United Irish Societies. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
Entertainment: Enjoy Irish Pipers, Murphy Irish School of Dance and Comhaltas Set Dancing. $30. - Reserve your tickets by May 10th. Send check to IADC, 785 Arguello Blvd. San Francisco , Ca. 94118 Azalia Merrell, Chair. 415-309-8708
Irish American Democratic Club - JFK Legacy Award Celebration
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What: The Irish American Democratic Club will proudly present the 2012 John F. Kennedy Legacy Award to Diarmuid Philpott, President, United Irish Societies. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
Entertainment: Enjoy Irish Pipers, Murphy Irish School of Dance and Comhaltas Set Dancing. $30. - Reserve your tickets by May 10th. Send check to IADC, 785 Arguello Blvd. San Francisco , Ca. 94118 Azalia Merrell, Chair. 415-309-8708
NOPNA General Meeting
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, corner of Divisadero and McAllister, San Francisco
Information: nopna.org
Noe Valley Democratic Club - State of the City
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: State of the City meeting. Three differing perspectives:
David Chiu, President of the Board of Supervisors and Supervisor for District 3.
Supervisor Scott Wiener - Supervisor for District 8 and member of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee.
Joaquin Torres - will represent Mayor Ed Lee. Panelists will discuss recent events and legislation and their ramifications
Information: info@noevalleydems.org noevalleydems.org
May 17, 2012 - Thursday
When: May 16, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: State of the City meeting. Three differing perspectives:
David Chiu, President of the Board of Supervisors and Supervisor for District 3.
Supervisor Scott Wiener - Supervisor for District 8 and member of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee.
Joaquin Torres - will represent Mayor Ed Lee. Panelists will discuss recent events and legislation and their ramifications
Information: info@noevalleydems.org noevalleydems.org
May 17, 2012 - Thursday
Recreation and Park Commission - Special Meeting "Cultivating the Future of San Francisco"
When: May 17, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Gloria Bonilla, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information: sfrecpark.org
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
When: May 17, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.com
Rules Committee
When: May 17, 2012 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
Hearing on Recreation Access and Physical Education in San Francisco Juvenile Hall
When: May 17, 2012 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Public Safety Committee, City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Information: youthcom@sfgov.org
Paul Miyamoto Debt Retirement Reception
When: May 17, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pete's Tavern, 128 King Street, San Francisco
What: Retirement of campaign debt for Assistant Sheriff Paul Miyamoto.
Join Vincent Calvarese, Diane Contreras, Tim Conway, Matt Haskell, Mike Kim, Jurnation Reymundo, Stephen Tilton, Heather Webb with special guest Supervisor Sean Elsbernd.
Suggested Amounts $100. Guest, $250. Host $500. Sponsor
RSVP: Eddie McCaffrey Eddie@calgroupinc.com
Kat Anderson - DCCC Fundraiser
When: May 17, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Location will be disclosed at RSVP
What: Fundraiser for Kat Anderson for DCCC in the 19th Assembly District is hosted bySupervisor Mark Farrell.
Information: votekatanderson.com
Kim-Shree Maufas - Retire Campaign Debts
When: May 17, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: SEIU Local 1021, 350 Rhode Island Street, Conference Room D (enter on Kansas), San Francisco
What: Help Kim-Shree Maufas retire her debt.
Information: kimshreesf@gmail.com
Mike Alonso for DCCC Fundraiser Part Deux!
When: May 17, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Blackthorn Tavern, 834 Irving Street, San Francisco
What: Meet and greet fundraiser for Mike Alonso for DCCC. Stop by, hang out, and support Mike Alonso. Free food and a raffle with lots of prizes.
Information: facebook.com/MikeAlonsoForDCCC
SFMTA - Fell/Oak Bikeways Public Hearing
When: May 18, 2012 - Friday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Oak and Fell Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Project will be discussed.
Information: sfmta.com/OakFell
Gavin Newsom - Current TV
When: May 18, 2012 - Friday
7:00 p.m.
What: New TV Show!
Information: current.com
Season of the Witch Book Launch Party
When: May 18, 2012 - Friday
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Mcroskey Mattress at Market and Gough, 1687 Market Street
What: Book Launch Party for "Season of the Witch - Enchantment, Terror, and Deliverance in the City of Love" - David Talbot's new book. Story of San Francisco in the turbulent years between 1967 and 1982. Music and art of the 1967-82 era as well as speakers recounting some of the wild stories that define this tumultuous time.
Guests include:
writer/director Oliver Stone
members of the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape, the Cockettes, the 88-89 49ers Superbowl team.
RSVP: RSVP@SALON.COM with names and number of guests.
$8. suggested donation (no cover with book purchase). Food and Beverages to be sold.
Season of the Witch Book Launch Party
When: May 18, 2012 - Friday
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Mcroskey Mattress at Market and Gough, 1687 Market Street
What: Book Launch Party for "Season of the Witch - Enchantment, Terror, and Deliverance in the City of Love" - David Talbot's new book. Story of San Francisco in the turbulent years between 1967 and 1982. Music and art of the 1967-82 era as well as speakers recounting some of the wild stories that define this tumultuous time.
Guests include:
writer/director Oliver Stone
members of the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape, the Cockettes, the 88-89 49ers Superbowl team.
RSVP: RSVP@SALON.COM with names and number of guests.
$8. suggested donation (no cover with book purchase). Food and Beverages to be sold.
May 19, 2012 - Saturday
8th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration
When: May 19, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center/Little Saigon District, Larkin and McAllister Street, San Francisco
What: Eighth Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration. Produced by the AsianWeek Foundation
Information: asianfairsf.com
Duboce Park Youth Play Area Grand Opening and Play Day in the Park
When: May 19, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park Youth Play Area - Duboce Avenue at Noe Street.
What: Friends of Duboce Park in cooperation with San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, the Harvey Milk Recreation Center and the San Francisco Park Alliance celebrate the grand opening of the Youth Play Area. Comments by Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, Supervisor Christina Olague, Community Project manager Peter Cohen. Jumpy house, golf frisbee, youth soccer lessors, a Capoeira demonstration, outdoor yoga class, live music. Chinese dances, a Youth Dance performance, and a Hip Hop performance. Free coffee, lemonade, popcorn and cookies. Free to the Public
Source: Supervisor Scott Wiener's newsletter
David Lee - Grand Opening Rally
When: May 19, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Campaign Office, 4050 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Grand Opening Rally for David Lee - candidate for Supervisor in District One. Volunteers will hit the streets, meet voters and talk to merchants. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP: Thomas@DavidLee2012.com
Michael Breyer for Assembly - Campaign Kick-Off
When: May 19, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: 3452 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: Campaign Kick-Off and Office Opening for Michael Breyer for Assembly in the 19th Assembly District. Breyer's ice root beer floats will be served as a special treat.
Information: jeff@electmichaelbreyer.com
Honoring Milk at Castro Muni Station - Re-Dedication ceremony.
When: May 19, 2012 - Saturday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Castro Muni Station, San Francisco
What: Unvieling of 3-by-2 foot brass plaque honoring Harvey Milk. Castro Community Benefit District, PG&E, Department of Public Works all helped to install new brass Plaque. After the re-dedication ceremony at the site, known as Harvey Milk Plaza, there will be a march to Milk's former camera shop where a number of Milk's friends and elected officials will address the crowd.
Source: Bay Area Reporter
May 20, 2012 - Sunday
Zazzie Bay to Breakers
When: May 20, 2012 - Sunday
7:00 a.m. to Noon
Information: zassiebaytobreakers.com
Phil Ting - Precinct Walk
When: May 20, 2012 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 1267 20th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Precinct walking for Phil Ting - candidate for Assembly in the 19th Assembly District.
Information: facebook.com/philtingsf
May 21, 2012 - Monday
Last Day to Register to Vote - sfgov2.org
Senior and Disability Hearing
When: May 21, 2012 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Come here the presentation on the 2010 census that explains the needs of seniors and people with disabilities.
Information: James Chionsini 415-703-0188 ext 304
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Out Of the Bars and Into the Streets - The Milk Club's Anniversary Soiree
When: May 21, 2012 - Monday
Where: BeatBox, 314 11th Street, San Francisco
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Buffet and Awards
10:0 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. - Harvey Milk's Birthday Party Bash with DJs and performers.
General Admission: $40. - $80 Sliding Scale according to ability.
Purchase Tickets: eventbrite.com/event/3360444179/efblike
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Homeless Crisis
When: May 21, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: it's A Grind, 1800 Polk @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Bevan Dufty, Director of Housing Opportunity, Partnerships and Engagement (HOPE) and Rann Parker, Program Director of The San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team (SFHOT) will speak focusing on the Homeless Crisis in the Middle Polk Corridor.
Information: middlepolk.org frank@middlepolk.org
May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
Arkansas Primary, Kentucky Primary - 2012presidentialelectionnews.com
Annual Potrero Hill Boosters Dinner
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.. Dinner
Where: Technique, California Culinary Academy, 16th Street at Rhode Island, San Francisco
What: Annual Potrero Hill Boosters 3-course catered Dinner. Installation of new Executive Committee by City Attorney Dennis Herrera. Event sells out. $45.
Information potreroboosters.org
Harvey Milk Day - Screening of MILK with Dustin Black and Cleve Jones
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: Special fundraising event showing the movie MILK to benefit Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy
Dustin Lance Black and Cleve Jones will speak.
Sponsors: Human Rights Campaign, Swirl, 440, Southern Wine, Destination bakery, KASA, 4505 Meats, La Meditteranee
Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/233452 - Regular tickets $15. VIP Tickets $50. plus fees.
SPUR - Ballots and Brews
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Young Urbanists for an informal gathering and learn about what and who is on the ballot for the June election. BYOB (Bring Your Own Ballot). $20. for non-members
Information: spur.org
Community Celebration and Appreciation
When: May 22, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia: The Eric Quezada Center, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Join Coalition for a Safe SF for a Community Appreciation and Celebration. Celebrate the Passage of the Safe SF Civil Rights Ordinance!
May 23, 2012
SF Food Politics
When: May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Pie, 25th Street and Mission, San Francisco
What: Evening about San Francisco Food politics, the Farm Bill - and why it matters for city folks.
Featuring Supervisors Eric Mar and David Campos, Food and Water Watch, Author Christopher Cook and others. Come learn how local leaders are communities are pushing for a healthier, more sustainable food system.
Duboce Park Quarterly Community Meeting
When: May 23, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Recreation Center, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss Duboce Park projects, programs and problems.
Information: Eric Anderson - eric.andersen@sfgov.org
May 24, 2012 - Thursday
SPUR - Ideas that Matter - The Worlds of Jane Jacobs
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Stephen A. Goldsmith, director of Center for the Living City will discuss Jacobs' work and her relevance today. New edition of "Ideas that Matter: The Worlds of Jane Jacobs". Co-presented with Island Press.
$10. for non-members
Information: spur.org
Asian Pacific Islander Mayor Reception
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Opening Cultural Show and Reception
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Awards Program with ABC TV Kristen Zee
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Entertainment Show and Food Service.
Where; City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: 2012 First Annual Statewide API American Heritage Month Celebration. Recognition of API Contribution to the State and the Nation. Hosted by Mayor Ed Lee.
Co-Hosts: Eric Mar, Mark Farrell, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Christina Olague, Jane Kim, Sean Elsbernd, Scott Weiner, David Campos, Malia Cohen, john Avalos, Phil Ting (Assessor)
Free Event -
Information: Joel Wong joelwong@comcast.net
Emerge California - 10 Year Anniversary - Nancy Pelosi
When: May 24, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The W Hotel, 181 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi as Emerge California celebrate their 10 year anniversary and honor our 2012 Woman of the Year, Quinn Delancey, Founder and President of the Akonadi Foundation
RSVP by May 18th - michellel@emergeca.org
Order tickets: bit.ly/GXAvoB $100.
