Tuesday, July 17, 2012

San Francisco Political Events through July 29th




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
Informationspur.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
CommissionersTom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Leona Bridges, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Informationsfmta.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
Informationsfbos.org

Student Trustee Discussion on CCSF Accreditation Status
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: SEIU Local 1021, 350 Rhode Island Street (enter at Kansas and 17th Street)
Information: William Walker, Student Trustee - wwalker1@mail.ccsf.edu

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:
HostsLaurel Heights Improvement Assn. and Liberty Hill Neighborhood Assn.
Officers' Reports, Committee Action Items
ProgramGeary BRT.  Presenter: Chester Fung, Principal Transportation Planner
Informationcsfn.net

Better Market Street Public Workshops
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Municipal Transportation Agency, One South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, Atrium
What: Help us create a new vision for Market Street.  Share your thoughts with urban planners and other transit, bike and pedestrian mobility experts.  View initial ideas for a Better Market Street.  Let's revitalize Market Street to be a world-class, vibrant public space from Octavia Boulevard to the Embarcadero.
Information: bettermarketstreetsf.org/your-part-meetings

Save City College Campaign Team Meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SEIU Local 1021, 350 Rhode Island Street (enter at Kansas and 17th Street).
Information: Leslie Smith, Vice Chancellor of Governmental Relations lsmith@ccsf.edu


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.

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.  
Memorizing Jerry Windley
Motions of Support for Ross Mirkarimi
Green Cross Permit Appeal
8 Washington petition drive
Attack on Ranked Choice Voting
Speaker on Tobacco and the workplace
Voting on a By-Laws Proposal to update  the endorsement process.  
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
Informationsf-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
Informationsfbos.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
Informationsfethics.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

San Francisco Community College Board of Trustees (CCSF Board)
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Community City College, 50 Phelan Avenue, Multi Use Building Room 140 (MUB 140)
Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Milton Marks, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong, William Walker - Student Trustee
 Information: Pamila Fisher, Chancellor pfisher@ccsf.edu

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
Informationsflatinodemclub.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
CommissionersMark 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)
Informationsfplanning.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
Informationsfbos.org

David Lee - Meet and Greet
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Simple Pleasure Cafe, 3434 Balboa Street, San Francisco
What:  Meet and Greet with candidate David Lee for Supervisor in District One.
Information: RSVP - davidlee2012.com


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
Informationsfethics.org

San Francisco Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Planning: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Historic Preservation Commission: Charles Chase, Courtney Damkroger, Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Diane Matsuda, Richard Johns, Andrew Wolfram
Information: sf-planning.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
Informationglenparkassociation.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:
Representative from DA Gascon's office   will be on hand for an update on local activities as well as a Q and A Session.  
Park Station  Police Precinct is expected to report on the local crime in the neighborhood.
SF SAFE will give a short presentation and take questions on steps on you take to make your property more secure. 
Bi-Rite Market - will discuss their upcoming conditional use hearing on their newest site on Divisadero.
Neighbors Developing Divisadero/Harding Hive will give further clarification to the activities surrounding the Harding Theater.
The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco will discuss their upcoming homes tour in the neighborhood.
Information: nopna.org

July 20, 2012 - Friday



David Lee - Meet and Greet
When: July 20,  2012 - Friday 
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Cup and Cake Cafe, 3500 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What:  Meet and Greet with candidate David Lee for Supervisor in District One.
Information: RSVP - davidlee2012.com



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


Re-Elect John Avalos for District 11 Supervisor Office Opening
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 4625 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Avalos Re-Election Campaign Headquarters Kick-Off.  T-Shirts for volunteers that help gather signatures.
Information: avalos2012.org



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.

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


Julian Davis for Supervisor Rally, Mobilization and Party
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. Rally at Alamo Square, Steiner Street and Hayes Street, San Francisco
Noon to 3 p.m. - BBQ in Alamo Square (join at any time)
3:00 p.m. - Return to Alamo Square with completed petition forms.
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Party at Milk Bar, 1840 Haight Street, San Francisco (Hot Pocket and Kimmy Le Funk)
Where: Alamo Square, Milk Bar, San Francisco
Information: juliandavis.org

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

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
Informationsundaystreetssf.com

July 24, 2012 - Tuesday


Coalition to Save City College Meeting
When: July 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SEIU Local 1021, 350 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco
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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
Informationsfgov2.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


Phil Ting - Join Assemblymember Fiona Ma and Friends to Support Phil Ting
for Assembly
When: July 25, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Offices of Bok Modern,  1515 Vallejo Street, San Francisco
What: Join Assemblymember  Member Fiona Ma, Heddie Chu, Ted Fang, Eric Chung, Alexis Wong, Dr. Sam Huang, Dr. Xiao Ping Wang  for a reception supporting Phil Ting, Candidate for California State Assembly, 19th District.
Donation $250., $500, $1,000 ponsor
Information: secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/philting Alex Einhorn alexe@philting.com

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.
Informationsfdemocrats.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.

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 filmmaker 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 iShahid 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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