July 16, 2012 - Monday
Rules Committee
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Youth Commission
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Leah LaCroix, Huimin (Happy) Yang, Robin Bonner, Rachel Brodwin, Mia Tu Mutch, Sarah Armstrong, Jonathan Baer, Angel Carriion, Antonia Hunneus, Javonte Holloway, Hillary Liang, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Rene Ontiveros, Nicholas Persky, Mia Shackelford, Joyce Sun, Betty K. Huey
Information: sfbos.org
Better Market Street Workshop
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Municipal Transportation Agency, One South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Help create a new vision for Market Street. Revitalize Marke Street to be a world-class, vibrant public space from Octavia Blvd. to the Embarcadero.
Information: bettermarketstreetsf.org
San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Place Pigalle, 520 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly Happy Hour. Grab a cold one with other drinking progressives and find out what is happening on current events and the upcoming November election.
Information: theleague.com/sf
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - "Retail Blight"
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Focus on "Retail Blight" in the Polk Street area. Supervisor David Chiu and a representative of the Mayor's Office will discuss creative new approaches to keep the Polk Street retail strong, vibrant and Neighborhood serving. You will also hear from several local merchants.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
Signature Delivery/Rally Opposing Stop-and-Frisk in San Francisco
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Van Ness Side of City Hall - 400 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Join the Black Young Democrats of San Francisco and supporters in a rally against Mayor Ed Lee's proposed "stop-and-frisk" policy for San Francisco and delivery of collected signatures against "stop-and-frisk".
SPUR - New Rental Housing for San Francisco
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear from Meg Spriggs of Avalon Bay, Eric Tao of AGI Capital and Amir Massih with Archstone Trust as they explore the future of rental housing. Moderated by Tim Colen of the San Francisco Housing Action Coalition. Presented by the San Francisco Housing Coalition and AIA San Francisco.
$10 - non-members
Information: spur.org
SMTA Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Leona Bridges, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
Board of Supervisors
When: July 17, 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
Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - Monthly meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting:
Hosts: Laurel Heights Improvement Assn. and Liberty Hill Neighborhood Assn.
Officers' Reports, Committee Action Items
Program: Geary BRT. Presenter: Chester Fung, Principal Transportation Planner
Information: csfn.net
Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Recreation Center, 70 Elk Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda includes
Recreation and Park Department update on Glen Park Recreation Center Improvement Plans.
Proposed Glen Park Association Resolution of Support for the 2012 San Francisco Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Ballot Measure.
Planning Department update on traffic plans at Bosworth and Diamond.
Jeremy Anderson - How to research your house in Glen Park: Use the 1940 Census, historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and old street grade in Department of Public Works Key Maps.
Information: glenparkassociation.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Voting on a By-Laws Proposal to update the endorsement process and memorializing Jerry Windley.
Information: milkclub.org
July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
11:30 a.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 Sub-Committee
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 250
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org
Ethics Commission
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul A. Renne, Jamienne S. Studley
Information: sfethics.org
San Francisco Police Commission
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sf-police.org
Mar Crawl! - Signature Gathering
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. Starts at The Buckshot Bar and Gameroom
Where: Starts at Buckshot Bar and Gameroom, 3848 Geary Third Avenue, San Francisco
What: Mar Crawl starting at Buckshot Bar to gather signatures for Re-Election of Eric Mar in District One. Buckshot Bar, Ireland's 32, The Abby Tavern, The Bitter End, Dirty Trix Saloon, The 540 Club, Steins, Th Hearth, ending Trader Sam. Talk to voters, register new voters and help spread the word about Eric Mar.
Information:Wendolyn Aragon wendolyn.aragon@gmail.com
2nd Lake Merced Community Meeting
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Harding Golf Course, 99 Harding Road, San Francisco
What: Second Community Planning Meeting to discuss the activation of the Lake Merced Boathouse.
Information: sfrecpark.org
San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - Membership Meeting
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Double Play Restaurant, 16th Street and Bryant Street, San Francisco
Information: sflatinodemclub.com
San Francisco Young Democrats - The Black Young Democrats of San Francisco
What: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Membership meeting - hearing from The Black Young Democrats of San Francisco (BYDSF) regarding the "Stop and Frisk" policy, as well as getting a update from the Rules Chair Kevin Bard regarding a bylaws revision.
Information: sfyd.org
Lower Haight Public Safety Meeting
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Peacock Lounge, 552 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Lower Haight Public Safety Meeting. Come discuss what you can do to stay safe, and what we can all do to help reduce crime in the Lower Haight . Expected to be in attendance, to listen to your concerns and answer questions:
Supervisor Christina Olague
Supervisor Scott Wiener
SFPD Northern Station Captain Ann Mannix
SFPD Park Station Captain Gregory Corrales
SF Adult Probation Deputy Chief Martin Krizay
A representative of SF Chief of Police Greg Suhr
Information: lowerhaight.org
Upper Noe Neighbors - Herb K. Schultz
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philip's Church, 726 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Upper Noe Neighbors and co-sponsored by the Friends of Noe Valley featuring the Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Herb K. Schultz. Will make a presentation on the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Information: Vicki Rosen vickimrosen@gmail.com
July 19, 2012 - Thursday
Recreation and Park Commission
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Gloria Bonilla, Meagan Levitan, Allan Low, Larry Martin
Information: sfrecpark.org
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Hathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya (per website)
Information: sfplanning.org
Rules Committee
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
Ethics Commission
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul A. Renne, Jamienne S. Studley
Information: sfethics.org
SPUR - The Foreclosure Crisis: Looking at the Bayview
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Evening forum hosted by Bevan Dufty, director of HOPE, and Jeff Buckley, senior advisor to Mayor Lee, where they will explore how the foreclosure crisis is impacting the neighborhood and the community's response to the nationwide problem.
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
Glen Park Association - Quarterly Meeting
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Recreation Center, 70 Elk Street, San Francisco
What: Glen Park Association Quarterly meeting. Agenda:
Update by Recreation and Park Department on Glen Park Recreation Center Improvement Plan.
Proposed Glen Park Association resolution to endorsed the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Park Bond for the November election.
Traffic Improvements at Diamond and Bosworth - update by Planning Department.
How to Research your House History - Jeremy Anderson
Information: glenparkassociation.org
NOPNA General Meeting
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, corner of McAlister and Divisadero, San Francisco
What: General Meeting. Tentatively scheduled:
District Attorney Gascon - will have some talking points around Community Courts and recent criminal activities in the neighborhood.
Park Station PD representative
Bi-Rite Market - will discuss their upcoming conditional use hearing on their newest site on Divisadero.
The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco will discuss their upcoming homes tour in the neighborhood.
Information: nopna.org
July 20, 2012 - Friday
San Francisco Living Wage Coalition's Second Annual Awards Dinner
When: July 20, 2012 - Friday
6:30 p.m. - Welcome and musical performances
7:00 p.m. - Dinner and program
9:00 p.m. - Dancing
Where: SEIU Local 1021, entrance on Kansas Street between 16th and 7th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Living Wage Coalition Second Annual Awards Dinner.San Francisco Living Wagewill be honoring Howard Wallace as Labor Man of the year and Giuliana Milanese as Labor Woman of the year. Cultural and musical performances.
Tickets $35.
Information: sflivingwage@riseup.net
July 21, 2012 - Saturday
Better Market Street Workshop
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Municipal Transportation Agency, One South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Help create a new vision for Market Street. Revitalize Market Street to be a world-class, vibrant public space from Octavia Blvd. to the Embarcadero.
Information: bettermarketstreetsf.org
Mike Garcia - Candidate for Supervisor in District 7 - Campaign Kick-Off
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Rolph Nicol Park, on Eucalyptus Drive between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Campaign Kick-Off for Mike Garcia. Food and light refreshments.
RSVP: Jess Montejano jess@MikeGarcia2012.com
Noe Valley House Party for Beverly Popek
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Address provided upon RSVP
What: Noe Valley House Party/Fundraiser for Beverly Popek - Candidate for School Board - hosted by Joelene Maher and Wendy Dwyer.
RSVP votepopek@gmail.com
Information: beverlypopek2012.nationbuilder.com
July 22, 2012 - Sunday
Sunday Streets - Bayview/Dogpatch/Bayview Music Festival
When: July 22, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview/Dogpatch, San Francisco
Information: sundaystreetssf.com
July 24, 2012 - Tuesday
Community Meeting on Kezar Triangle
When: July 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: County Fair Building, Auditorium, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, San Francisco
What: First in a series of public meeting to present the Draft Design Concept for the Kezar Triangle. Your input is very important. Hosted by Friends of Kezar Triangle. This project is sponsored by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance.
Information: sfrecpark.org
Entertainment Commission
When: July 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Al Perez, Bryant Tan
Information: sfgov2.org
Excelsior District Improvement Association - Monthly meeting
When: July 24, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 45 Santa Rosa Avenue, San Francisco. In the basement. Go down to the end of the driveway and through the back yard to enter the back door of the basement.
What: Members, non-members an friends are welcome to EDIA's monthly meeting to cover local and city-wide issues. Among the topics:
Installation of Executive Board officers
Report on the Jewish Home Renovation
Discussion about the Octoer 21st Excelsior Festival.
Refreshments.
Information: excelsiorsf.org
July 25, 2012 - Wednesday
San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee
When: July 25, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: New San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee will be sworn in.
Information: sfdemocrats.org
July 26, 2012 - Thursday
Summer in The City and Ten Years of SFWPC
When: July 26, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Annual "Summer in the City" party with San Francisco Women's Political Committee.
Tickets: Non-member $35 includes one year membership, member: $10.
Information/Tickets: secure.actblue.com/page/summerinthecity
July 28, 2012 - Saturday
Rodrigo Santos for Community College Board Kick Off
When: July 28, 2012 - Saturday
11:a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Hamilton, 631 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
RSVP: Olivia@Santos2012.com
Third Annual Glide Legacy Gala
When: July 28, 2012 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to Midnight
Where: Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: "A Love Supreme" - Third Annual GLIDE Legacy Gala.Event ot benefit the programs of GLIDE
Cevil Williams Award: San Francisco 49er Vernon Davis
Janice Mirikitani Award - Award-winning filmaker and activist Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Featuring the GLIDE Ensemble and Change Band along with DJ KingMost with hosted bar and hors d'oeuvres from some of San Francisco's finest restaurants.
Tickets: General Admission: $65. Glide.org
July 29, 2012 - Sunday
Our Vanishing Civil Liberties
When: July 29, 2012 - Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Panel discussion on the erosion of civil liberties and what to do. Renewal of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, allowing indefinite detention without charge, is being debate this summer. Special speaker is Shahid Buttar, Executive Director, Bill of Rights Defense Committee.
Free
Information: mlyon01@comcast.net
The Democratic Women's Forum - A Salute to the Women Who Ran in 2012
When: July 29, 2012 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 4824 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Salute to the Women Who ran in 2012. Meet new Board and new members of the Democratic Women's Forum.
$10. (Women who ran in 2012 are guests!)
RSVP Pansy Waller - 415-681-1377
Event Committee: Joan Simmons, Katie Hickox, Marilyn Morley, Barbara Muselli, Pansy Waller, Cheryl Willis
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