Sunday, August 26, 2012

San Francisco Political Events through Sept 8th.


 Obama pictures from 2008.

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August 27, 2012 - Monday

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: August 27, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting.
Informationalicebtoklas.org

SFMTA - Pilot Program community meeting regarding Muni and Taxi only lanes along three blocks of Church Street
When: August 27, 2012 - Monday 
 6:30 p.m.
Where: Gazebo Room, CPMC Davies Campus, 45 Castro Street, San  Francisco
What: SFMTA Community meeting to hear about  input on a proposed pilot project to test Muni and Taxi only Lanes along three blocks of Church Street between 16th Street and Duboce Avenue.
Please note: on flyer it says this meeting is for information sharing only.  A formal hearing on the proposed pilot project will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday August 31st in room 416 at City Hall. (I could not find information about this meeting on line?).
Information: sfmta.com

Westside Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
 When: August 27, 2012 - Monday 
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval SFPD Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Discussion on endorsement process for the upcoming November elections along with discussion on the mission and direction of the Club.
Information: info@wdcsf.org

August 28, 2012 - Tuesday

San Francisco School Board Meeting
When: August 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Members: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu

Potrero Boosters Meeting
When: August 28, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Frrancisco
What: Brief debate and  probably an endorsement vote on Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond - Proposition B on November ballot.  
Hear from new owner/developer of 896 DeHaro Street.
Introduction  to  the proposed project for 16th and and 7th Streets - a Kaiser Permanente outpatient clinic, with 200 residential units on the 17th Street side of the lot.
Door prize drawing from Good Life Grocery at the end of the meeting.  
Open to the public.
Information: potreroboosters.org

August 29, 2012 - Wednesday

Police Commission Meeting 
When: August 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Gorodon J. Lau Elementary School, Helen S. Chin Community Room, 950 Clay Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org

Rachel Norton Birthday  Fundraiser
When: August 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Tavern, 4054 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Rachel Norton - candidate for re-election to School Board this November.
Suggested ticket prices:
Friend: $46. (Rachel's birthday year!)
Supporter: $86 - percent of SFUSD 8th  graders  taking Algebra!
Volunteer - $131. - number of schools in SFUSD.
Champion- $204. - number of National Board Certified Teachers in SFUSD - second highest in the State of California
Information and Donation: secure.actblue.com/page/rachel46

August 30, 2012 - Thursday

SFWPC Happy Hour with Mary Jung
When: August 30, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Noble, 600 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: SFWPC's August Happy Hour with newly elected DCCC Chair Mary Jung who will be there to share her experience as a woman in politics in San Francisco.
This is the last qualifying event to vote for endorsement for the November election. Membership vote  will be held Thursday, September 13th at Noble.
Information: info@sfwpc.org

Joe Butler - Campaign  Kick-off Party
When: August 30, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: South End Rowing Club, 500 Jefferson at Hyde Street, San Francisco
What: Campaign Kick-Off for Joe Butler - candidate for supervisor in District 3.  Mal Sharpe, Ned Boynton and  company will play.  Dinner, music,   no-host bar featuring Muddy Puddle Brewery craft brews and Anchor Steam beers.  Silent auction of the works of local artists.
Information: joebutlerforsupervisor.com
Source: facebook

Richmond District Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: August 30, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Hearing from and voting on endorsements for supervisor, the local and statewide ballot measures.  
Information: jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

Irish American Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: August 30, 2012 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. 
Where: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for supervisors, school board and City College as well as state and local propositions.
Information: facebook.com/IrishDemocrats

August 31, 2012 - Friday

San Francisco Labor Council - Annual pre-Labor Day Breakfast
When: August 31, 2012 - Friday
8:00 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council Annual pre-Labor Day Breakfast.  Address by Art Pulaski,Executive Secretary Treasurer, California Labor Federation.  Work Campaign Updates.
 Tickets : $50.
Checks can be made out to the SF Labor Council and sent to 1188 Franklin Street, Suite 203, San Francisco 94109
RSVP Emily Nelson emily@sflaborcouncil.org

Overdose Awareness Day Celebration of Life and Memorial March
When: August 31, 2012 - Friday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Starting at San  Francisco Drug Users' Union, 149 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: March through the streets of San Francisco to celebrate survival, remember those we love and have lost to overdose and to raise awareness.  Starts at 11:30 a.m. and end the march at City Hall where a temporary alter/memorial will be erected. 
Information: sfdrugusersunion.org

September 3, 2012 - 

Labor Day 

September 4, 2012 - Tuesday

2012 Democratic National Convention  - North Carolina
When: September 4th through 6th, 2012
Where:    North Carolina
What: September 4th and 5th will be held at Time Warner Cable Arena,  President Obama and Vice President Biden will accept the Democratic nominations for President and Vice-President on Thursday, September 6th at Bank of America Stadium.
Information: demconventioin.com

Phil Ting - Reception with Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
When: September 4, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Reception for Phil Ting, California State Assembly Candidate 19th Assembly District withAssemblymember Tom Ammiano, Lisa Feldstein, Kayne Doumani, Jane Morrison, Anna Conda, Gabriel Haaland, Hene Kelly, Rafael Mandelman, Hene Kelly, Rafael Mandelman, Paul Melbostad, David Onek, Leah Pimentel, Debra Walker
Suggested Contribution: $50., $100. $250., $500.
 Donation : secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/philting.
Information:  Alex Walker alexw@philting.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Ballot measure endorsement meeting
When: September 4, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Ballot measure endorsement meeting.  State and local ballot measures, speakers pro and con.
Information: phdemclub.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club District 7 Debate
When: September 4, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisorial Debate for District 7 Candidates.  Written questions from the audience. Moderated by Ben MCoy (transgender performer, artist , and social commentator) and Marke Bieschke (Managing Editor of the Bay Guardian and nightlife guru).
This is the 3rd qualifying P.A.C. meeting for 2012.  You must be a member in good-standing who attends at least two qualifying P.A.C. meetings in order to vote in the P.A.C. endorsement.
Candidates who have RSVPed include Andrew Bley, F.X. Crowley, Joel Engardio, Lynn Gavin, Julian Lagos and Norman Yee.
Debate will be in four sections:
Opening statements.
Round of questions prepared by the Milk Club Board
Section 3 will include written questions from the audience.
Seciton 4 will be closing statement, time permitting.  The  candidates will be given 90 seconds to respond to each question and for opening and closing statements.
There will also be an election to vote for Laura Thomas as the new P.A.C. Chair.  There will also be a vote on a resolution in support of the Bernal Heights Library Mural.
Information: milkclub.org

September 5, 2012 - Wedensday

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: September 5, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Center, 3200 California, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for November election
Information:  WallenbergDemsCllub@gmail.com

San Franciscans for Responsible Growth - Supervisor Candidates
When: September 5, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: General Membership meeting to meet the Supervisorial Candidates for the November 6th, 2012 election. Food, refreshments.
RSVP 415-648-1200
Informationsfcrg.org

September 6, 2012 - Thursday

POWER - Quinceanera Luchadora Fighting Fifteen
When: September 6, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. - Reception with food and drinks
7:00 p.m. - Dance performance and Program
8:40 p.m. - Dessert, drinks and dancing.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Center of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate 15 years of organizing, activating leaders and strengthening the movement for racial, economic and ecological justice.
Keynote Speaker: Robin D. G. Kelley, author of "Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination"
Electrifying Live Dance Performance
Master of Ceremonies Robbie Clark
POWER members sharing their  stories
Host Committee: Bob Allen , John Avalos, Cedric Brown, Nora Calderon, David Campos, Sheila Chung Hagen, Regina Douglas, Gloria Esteva, Manuela Esteva, Natalia Favi Garcia, Angelique Gonzales, Gabriel Haaland, Jane Kim, Ted Kuster, Ntanya Lee, Teresa Molina, E. Patricia Murillo, Luke Newton, Christina Olague, Al-Jen Poo, Trilce Santana, Makani Themba, Alex Tom Mario Yedida, Steve Williams
Board of Directors: Jan Adams, Nora Calderon, Gloria Esteva, Manuela Esteva, Michelle Foy, Alicia Garza, Ntanya Lee, Ed Willard
Tickets: $50.-$75. Sliding scale.  
Information/Tickets:  wepay.com/events/fightingfifteen (link not working for me?).  
fightingfifteen@peopleorganized.org or 415-864-8372 x 304

San Francisco Democratic Party - Democratic Convention Watch Party
When: September 6, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 261 Laborers Union Hall, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Democratic Party Co-Hosted with 12th AD Democratic Club, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, Asian Pacific Democratic Club, Democratic Women in Action, District 3 Democratic Club, District 6 Democratic Club, Democratic Women's Forum, Irish American Democratic Club, Potrero Hill Democratic Club, Richmond District Democratic Club, Westside Democratic Club, Westside Chinese Democratic Club invite you to a party with Democrats Leaders and activists while they watch President Obama's acceptance speech for U.S. President.
General Admission: $25.
Club Member price: $20.
Sponsor Level: $100., $250., $500., $1,500., $2,500., $5,000.
Tickets: secure.actblue.com/page/sfdemocrats.org
RSVP: Leal Pimentel leahpimentel@gmail.com
Sponsorship: Zoe Dunning zdunningsf@gmail.com
Information: sfdemocrats.org

September 8, 2012 - Saturday

District 11 Council and the District 11 Democratic Club Candidate Forum
When: September 8, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Ingleside Police Station, Sgt. John V Young Lane, San Francisco
What: Candidate Forum co-hosted by District 11 Council and the District 11 Democratic Club.
Featuring Supervisor John Avalos - candidate for Supervisor in District 11.
Candidates for the Board of Education
District 7 and 9 Bart Board
Community College Board.
Light refreshments will be served.
District 11 Council is comprised of 14 neighborhood groups: Cayuga Improvement Association, District 11 Democratic Cluub, Excelsior Action  Group,  Excelsior Community Center, Excelsior District Improvement Association, Friends and Advocates of Crocker Amazon and the Excelsior/FACE, Friends and Neighbors of Merced Heights, Friends of the Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse, Mission YMCA, New Mission Terrace Improvement Association, OMI-CAO/Community Action Organization, OMI-Family Resource Center, OMI Neighbors in Action, Outer Mission Merchants and Residents Association.
Information: Mary Harris maryharris_dist11@msn.com
An endorsement meeting of the District 11 Democratic Club takes place immediately after the forum.  
Information regarding D11 Democratic Club - Brigitte Davila  lawebjefa@gmail.com 


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Monday, August 20, 2012

San Francisco Political Events through Sept. 5th


 Picture taken on Haight Street


August 20, 2012 - Monday

46th Anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot - March and Celebration
When: August 20, 2012 - Monday
5:00 p.m.
Where:   City Hall  - Polk Street, San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
What: Join in celebrating the legacy of LGBTQ homeless youth in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.  Meet at City Hall on the Polk Street side at 5:00 p.m. to march or join at Turk and Taylor at 5:30 p.m. Confirmed speakers include Felicia Flames, Pastor Megan Rohrer, Supervisor Scott Wiener, Mason Davis. 
The Compton's Cafeteria Riot was spurred by a group of transgender women and the  Vanguard  youth.  The contemporary group of LGBTQ homeless youth known as Otro Vanguard will participate in this event with some of the heroes of the movement.


Eric Mar's 50th Birthday Party
When: August 20, 2012 - Monday
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. - phone bank
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Birthday Party
Where: Headquarters, 5812 Geary Blvd. @ 22nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: Help celebrate Eric Mar's 50th Birthday.  Requested donation: $50 or come to campaign HQ and make 50 calls.  After the phone bank people will be headed to Trad'r Sams right next to the HQ at 6150 Geary  Blvd. for birthday drinks.
Information:  reelectmar.com



San Francisco Arts Town Hall 2012
When: August 20, 2012 - Monday
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  - followed by reception. 
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Lam Research Theater, 700 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Arts Town Hall 2012.  Opportunity for the arts community to inform candidates  for office in San Francisco about the impact that the arts has on our local culture, schools, economy.  Provides a chance for candidates to show a wide range of arts community members that they value the contributions made by the arts community. 
Information - Register: SFArtsTownHall.com

San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: August 20, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Grab a cold one with other drinking progressives and find out what is happening in current events and the upcoming November election.
Information: theleague.com/sfg

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Summer Social
When: August 20, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Firehouse #8, 1648 Pacific, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association's Summer Social.  Celebrate summer! Food will be available and beverages will be provided. 
Information: frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org



August 21, 2012 - Tuesday

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: August 21, 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

Commonwealth Club  - Bayard Rustin
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, San Francisco
What: The Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, City Lights Booksellers and Atlas Leadership Strategies are co-sponsoring an evening with Michael Long, author of "I Must Resist: Bayard Rustin's Life in Letters". 100th Anniversary of Bayard Rustin's Birthday and  the 49th Anniversary of the March  on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (August 28).  Moderated by Andrea Shorter.
Information: commownealthclub.org

5 Fulton Limited: Community Input Meeting
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering the creation of a 5 Fulton Limited line to ease crowding and improve transit times during peak hours.  Supervisor Eric Mar has called for a community meeting to give constituents a chance to learn and inform the proposed changes.
Information: Eric.L.Mar@sfgov.org

Democratic Road to Charlotte
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Support the SF Democratic Unity Delegation at the Democratic Nation Convention on September 3-6, Charlotte, North Carolina.  Benefit for raising travel fund for the delegation.
$20. General, $50. VIP, $100.
Sponsors: District 6 Democratic Club, UFCW5 and others.
Information and tickets online: SFtoCharlotte.org 

Thea Selby - Fundraiser for Thea Selby
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Vinyl Coffee and Wine Bar, 359 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Thea Selby, candidate for  Supervisor in District 5.
$35. 
Information and tickets: theaselby.nationbuilder.com/dancingforchange

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Sit /Lie Update
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Update on Site/Lie. Peter Gallotta, Jessica Cassella, Leah Fraimow-Wong, Jamie Querubin will give brief presentation of "Implementation, enforcement and Impact: San Francisco's Sit/Lie Ordinance One Year Later".  
Informationmilkclub.org

August 22, 2012 - Wednesday

Commission on the Status of Woman
When: August 22, 2012 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Julie Soo, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Alicia Gamez, Kay Gulbengay, Rebecca Prowda, Andrew Shorter, Stephanie Simmons
Information: sfgov3.org

Police Commission
When: August 22, 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: sanfranciscopolice.org

Jo Elias-Jackson Retirement of Debt Fundraiser with Supervisor Malia Cohen.
When: August 22, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.'Wher: The Monte Carlo, 2705 Yosemite Avenue, San Francisco
What: Retirement  DCCC debt Fundraiser for Jo Elias-Jackson co-sponsored with Supervisor Malia Cohen.
Please consider making paymet via paypal to jo4dccc@gmail.com 

San Francisco Transit Riders Union - Geary Bus Rapid Transit Forum
When: August 22, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Branch Library, 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco (10th Ave. entrance)
What: Forum discussing Bus Rapid Transit on  Geary Blvd.  SFCTA and SFMTA officials will present their proposed Geary Transit project.  SFTRU will present their findings of their survey that was conducted with riders on Geary Blvd. 

Rec and Park Department: Larsen Playground
When: August 22, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Wawona Clubhouse, 901 Wawona Street at 20th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Second community meeting to discuss the renovation of Larsen Playground.
Information: Melinda Stockmann Melinda.Stockmann@sfgov.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Celebrate Summer Bash
When: August 22, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Joe's 24th Street Cafe, 3853 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Noe Valley Democratic Club's Ninth annual Summer fundraiser.  Political eminences will be there, among them Bevan Dufty, Rachel Norton, Dennis Herrera and David Campos.  There will be auction items.  Come and share a cup of cheer and toast the Club, distinguished guests and Joe, a Noe Valley Institution for 25 years.
$35.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com

August 23, 2012 - Thursday

Fundraiser to give Sheriff Arpaio the boot
When: August 23, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Come support Paul Penzone, the Democratic candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff this November.  DA George Gascon, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Supervisor David Campos and many others are hosting an event to help Paul Penzone beat Sheriff Arpaio and put an end to the racist tactics of the sheriff facing civil enforcement action by the Justice Department for his aggressive discrimination against Latinos.
Tickets: Guest $100., $250. Sponsor, Co-Host $430.
RSVP: Steve Fishman steve@calgroupinc.com

August 25, 2012 - Saturday

San Francisco FDR Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: August 25, 2012 - Saturday
9:00 a.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Candidates for Supervisor Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.  The Board of Education and The City College Board of Trustees will speak and answer questions.  This is an open meeting, where you can feel free to attend all or part of the meeting.
Information: fdrdems@gmail.com

August 26, 2012 - Sunday

Chinatown Sunday Streets
When: August 26, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Grant Street from Bush to Broadway, Jackson Street from Grant to Embarcadero
Informationsundaystreetssf.com

Brunch with Senator Dianne Feinstein
When: August 26, 2012 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser Brunch for the Re-Election of Senator Dianne Feinstein Co-Hosted by State Senator Mark Leno, State Senator Leland Yee and Assemblymember Fiona Ma., Gimmy Park Li, Joan Simmons, Ann Kirk and Ed Sykes, Chuck Chan, John Casserly, Richard and Shirley Hansen
Patrons: Arthur R. Albrecht, Alvin H. Baum Jr., Bill Barnaby and Paul Nettelmann, Robert Erickson, Carol and John Field, Dick Grosboll, Joseph P. Grubb, Mardi Kildebeck, Bette Wallace Landis, Darshan and Olivia Singh, Steven and Michelle Stapp, Carl and Jayne Williams, Betty Yee
Sponsors: Ernest Chuck Ayala, Terry Baransy, Robin Brasso, Sue and Rod Bushnell, Robert and Rebecca Cherny, Robert J. Costello, Francee Covington, Hazel O. Davis, Rev. Jim DeLange, Margaret Hauben, Richard Dennes and Louise Hammond, Sharon Gadberry, Richard and Shirley Hansen, Bob Isaacson, Dennis and Nancy Kennedy, Edward O. Loehrer, Leslie Luttgens, Lawrence B. Martin, Zoanne Nordstrom, Mary O' Riordan, Paul Page, Shirley Reece, Carol Potter Peckham, Norman Schlossberg, Suzanne G. Seton, Michael Wong
Donation:  $35., $45, $55.
Information: Jane Morrison 415-564-1482

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Phil Ting
When: August 26, 2012 - Sunday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 100 Moncada Way, San Francisco
What: Meet-and-Greet with RWJDC endorsed Assembly Candidate Phil Ting.
Hosted by Debbie and Michael Sweet and Jason Porth.
RSVP michaelasweet@yahoo.com

August 27, 2012 - Monday

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: August 27, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting.
Information: alicebtoklas.org

August 30, 2012 - Thursday

Richmond District Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: August 30, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Hearing from and voting on endorsements for supervisor, the local and statewide ballot measures.  
Information: jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

August 31, 2012 - Friday

San Francisco Labor Council - Annual pre-Labor Day Breakfast
When: August 31, 2012 - Friday
8:00 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council Annual pre-Labor Day Breakfast.  Address by Art Pulaski, Executive Secretary Treasurer, California Labor Federation.  Work Campaign Updates.
 Tickets : $50.
Checks can be made out to the SF Labor Council and sent to 1188 Franklin Street, Suite 203, San Francisco 94109
RSVP Emily Nelson emily@sflaborcouncil.org

Overdose Awareness Day Celebration of Life and Memorial March
When: August 31, 2012 - Friday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Starting at San  Francisco Drug Users' Union, 149 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: March through the streets of San Francisco to celebrate survival, remember those we love and have lost to overdose and to raise awareness.  Starts at 11:30 a.m. and end the march at City Hall where a temporary alter/memorial will be erected. 
Information: sfdrugusersunion.org

September 3, 2012 - 

Labor Day 

September 4, 2012 - Tuesday

Phil Ting - Reception with Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
When: September 4, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Reception for Phil Ting, California State Assembly Candidate 19th Assembly District with Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Lisa Feldstein, Kayne Doumani, Jane Morrison, Anna Conda, Gabriel Haaland, Hene Kelly, Rafael Mandelman, Hene Kelly, Rafael Mandelman, Paul Melbostad, David Onek, Leah Pimentel, Debra Walker
Suggested Contribution: $50., $100. $250., $500.
 Donation : secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/philting.
Information: Alex Einhorn alexe@philting.com

September 5, 2012 - Wedensday

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: September 5, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Center, 3200 California, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for November election
Information:  WallenbergDemsCllub@gmail.com

San Franciscans for Responsible Growth - Supervisor Candidates
When: September 5, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: General Membership meeting to meet the Supervisorial Candidates for the November 6th, 2012 election. Food, refreshments.
RSVP 415-648-1200
Information: sfcrg.org


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Monday, August 13, 2012

District 5 Supervisor Debate









                                             
                                                                       
Amendment #1 - 
Richmond District Democratic Club endorsement meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. not 7:00 p.m. on August 16 th.
Added Thea Selby fundraising event on August 21st.


On August 8th, District 5 Democratic Club held a District 5 Supervisor Debate at Park Branch Library in the Haight.

Candidates London Breed, Julian Davis, Daniel Everett, Hope Johnson, Supervisor Christina Olague, Andrew Resignato, John Rizzo and Thea Shelby all spoke.

District 5 Democratic Club will be having two more debates  before  the November election.

Information: District 5 Democratic Club - dbdems.org

August 13, 2012 - Monday

 Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association
When: August 13, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Tower)  San Francisco.
What: Items from the agenda:
Office of Supervisor Scott Wiener,
Homelessness update from Bevan Dufty, SF's Director of Housing Opportunity, Partnerships and Engagement.
Planning Department update on proposed Duboce Park landmark district and Mills Act.
Information: dtna.org

August 14, 2012 - Tuesday

Port Commission
When: August 14, 2012 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Willie Adams, Leslie Katz
Information: sf-port.org

Special Board Meeting: CCSF Mission Statement
When: August 14, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CCSF, Multi-Use Building, 50 Phelan Ave.,  Room 140, San Francisco
What: Join the Board as they hear a report from the Chancellor on the work performed by the Accreditation Workgroup on the Mission Statement.  

Alliance for a Better District 6 - Community Meeting
When: August 14, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, Multi-Purpose Room, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 co-sponsored August meeting to discuss current community concerns and announce updates:
Agenda includes:
Office of Citizens Complaints,
Papa John's Pizza, 969 Sutter Street 
Walgreen's, 135 Powell Street, off-sale liquor license
Transportation updates
Eddy/Leavenworth Traffic Improvement
Safety Reports
Legislative reports.
Door prizes and light dinner will be provided to attendees.
Information:  415-820-1560

Harvey Milk LGBT  Democratic  Club District 5 Debate
When: August 14, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia, The Eric Quezada Center, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club invite you to a  debate hosted for District 5 candidates.  Written questions from the audience.  Debate will be moderated by Ben McCoy and Marke Bleschke. This debate will be the 2nd of three qualifying P.A.C. meetings.  You must be a member in good-standing who attends at least two qualifying P.A.C. meeting in order to vote in the P.A.C. endorsements.
Informationmilkclub.org

August 15, 2012 - Wednesday

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: August 15, 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

San Francisco Police Commission
When: August 15, 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: sanfranciscopolice.org

San Francisco Democratic Party - Endorsement meeting
When: August 15, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: From the agenda: Endorsements for Board of Education, Community College, Board of Supervisors, Local Propositions
Information: sfdemocrats.org

Elections Commission
When: August 15, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Richard Matthews, Rosabella Safont, Gerard Gleason, Arnold Townsend, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Winnie Yu, Jill Rowe
Information: sfgov2.org

Julian Davis - Fundraiser  - Westerfeld Mansion
When: August 15, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: 1198 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What:  Fundraiser  for Julian Davis, candidate for Supervisor in District 5.  Tasty refreshments and live music featuring DJ B-Smiley of Supperclub SF, DJ Pause from Brooklyn and neighborhood duo, Campfire Hip Hop.
Tickets: $15., $25. $50 or $100. donation juliandavis.org/inside_westerfield

August 16, 2012 - Thursday

San Francisco Ethics Commission
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday
9:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Ross Mirkarimi item. (check website for updates)
CommissionersBeverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul Renne, Jamienne Studley
Information: sfethics.org

Recreation and Park Commission
When: August 16, 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

EcoDistrict Community Kick-Off
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: EcoDistrict is a sustainable development strategy that the city is employing in the Central Corridor plan area to accommodate growth while meeting environmental goals.
Agenda:
Opening remarks - John Rahaim - Director of Planning
 Presentation: EcoDistricts: building blocks of Sustainable Cities, Naomi Cole, Portland Sustainability Institute
Presentation: San Francisco's Sustainable Development Program, Kate McGee, San Francisco Planning Department
 Video Presentation: "7 Students, 4 Weeks: Creating an urban Eco-Corridor in SF" SWA Group Group.
RSVP kate.mcgee@sfgov.or by August 13th
Refresments  will be served.

Friends of Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA - Community Meeting
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 387 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Friends of Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA provides an open forum to promote the movement to re-Build Central Y in the Tenderloin/Civic Center.
Information: friendsofcentralymcasf@gmail.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information:  sf-planning.org

Tenants Together - Happy Hour
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: New Delhi Restaurant, 160 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Tenants Together Happy Hour.  Tenants Together is California's statewide organization for tenants rights.  Meet other folks involved in the fight for renters rights.
No-Host event.
Informationtenantstogether.org

San Francisco Young Democrats - 6th Annual Ball in Blue
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Dear Mom, 2700 16th Street, San Francisco
What: 6th Annual Ball in Blue. Details to follow.
Information: sfyd.org

Grassroots Democratic Club - Our City at Stake Fundraiser - Mar, Campos, Avalos
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia, The Eric  Quezada Center, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Grassroots Democratic Club for a fundraising event to support the reelection bids of progressive San Francisco Supervisors Eric Mar, David Campos and John Avalos.
Master of Ceremonies Assemblyman Tom Ammiano.
Suggested Entrance Donation: $25. and up.
Information: grassrootsdemocraticclub.org

Energy and Environment for Obama: Happy Hour
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 330 Ritch, 360 Ritch Street, San Francisco
What: Bay Area's clean energy community is coming together to help re-elect President Obama.
Host Committee: Ezra Berman, Nick Chaset, Alanna Gino, Annie Henderson, Rosalind Jackson, Sara Kamins, Michael Rieser, Erin Rogers, Curtis Seymour, Caroline Venza, Joshua Wiese and Laura Wisland
Sliding scale: $60.-$100.
Donation: donate.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/2012/330Ritch

Richmond District Democratic Club - Endorsements
When: August 16, 2012 - Thursday 
6:30   p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (time changed from 7:00 p.m.)
Where: Richmond Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Richmond District Democratic Club lst round - Endorsements for November election for school board and community college. 
To be eligible to be a voting members you must live or work in the Richmond District, be current with your dues and have attended at least one general meeting prior to meeting.
Information: sfrddc@gmail.com

August 18, 2012 - Saturday

29th Annual Alamo Square Neighborhood Association - Annual Flea Market at Alamo Square
When: August 18, 2012 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Scott Street, between Hayes and Fulton, next to Alamo Square Park.  
What: Annual Flea Market.  Scott Street will be closed to through traffic.
Informationalamosq.org

Julian Davis - Campaign Headquarters Grand Opening and Mobilization
When: August 16, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 609A Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Join Julian Davis, candidate for supervisor in District 5.  Grand opening and mobilization.
Fresh breakfast, hot coffee.  Speakers, plans for marching to victory in November and then hit the streets.
Information: juliandavis.org

SaveMuni - Forum on the Future of Transit in San Francisco
When: August 18, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Koret Auditorum, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: SaveMuni is co-sponsoring a Forum on the Future of Transit in San Francisco.  Join activists and experts to discuss new approaches to improving Muni and other means of travel around San Francisco without a car. Free admission
Co-Sponsors: Sierra Club, San Francisco Tomorrow, TransForm and the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods.
Information: bobf@att.net savemuni.com

San Francisco Street Food Festival
When: August 18, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Folsom and 24th Street
What: La Cocina's Annual SF Street Food Festival in the Mission District.  
Information: sf.funcheap.com

Balboa Park - Celebrate the renovation of Balboa Park
When: August 18, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Balboa Park,  San Jose Avenue and Sgt. Young Drive , San Francisco
What: Community event to celebrate the renovation of Balboa Park.
Sponsors: The Trust for Public Land, San Francisco Recreation and Parks  Department
Supporters: Banana Republic, Levi  Strauss Foundation, McKesson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Wells Fargo.  Music, food, refreshments.
RSVP: by August 10 - Joy Gutierrez-Pilaare - joy.pilare@tpl.org

San Francisco Tomorrow - SFT Picnic Time
When: August 18, 2012 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Park - just off Ocean Beach next to the Queen Wilhelmina Windmill on John F. Kennedy Drive.
What: Come see the Beach Chalet Soccer Site and picnic at the Queen Wilhelmina Windmill. San Francisco Tomorrow, Ocean Edge and other environmental groups ae opposing Recreation and Park's plan to replace seven acres of natural grass on Golden Gate Park's soccer Fields with artificial turf and 60 foot stadium lights.
Guided tour of the soccer fields and Beach Chalet murals from the 1930's.  
Information: 415-564-1482 (flyer shows $25. for picnic and lunch).  Send check to San Francisco Tomorrow, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco 94117

Lyon-Martin's Summer Celebration
When: August 18, 2012 - Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Wild Side West, 424 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Come out to celebrate Lyon-Martin featuring hostess Annie Danger.  Gourmet bbq delights, arm wrestling, Lyon-Martin "haiku-off", tiny dog dance-off.  Prizes.  Dj's, Drink specials, gorgeous garden.

Larkin  Street Youth Services - Summer of Love Gala 
When: August 18, 2012 - Saturday
8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Where: St. Regis Ballroom, 125 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser benefiting Larkin Street Youth Services.  
Open vodka, wine and champagne bar with complimentary premium drinks. Live Music by Beautiful Machine.
Kill DJ's including DJ Sebastian Concha
$35. general admission, $100 - VIP
Tickets: rtpsummerparty.eventbrite.com 


 August 20, 2012 - Monday

46th Anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot - March and Celebration
When: August 20, 2012 - Monday
5:00 p.m.
Where:   City Hall  - Polk Street, San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
What: Join in celebrating the legacy of LGBTQ homeless youth in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.  Meet at City Hall on the Polk Street side at 5:00 p.m. to march or join at Turk and Taylor at 5:30 p.m. Confirmed speakers include Felicia Flames, Pastor Megan Rohrer, Supervisor Scott Wiener, Mason Davis. 
The Compton's Cafeteria Riot was spurred by a group of transgender women and the  Vanguard  youth.  The contemporary group of LGBTQ homeless youth known as Otro Vanguard will participate in this event with some of the heroes of the movement.

San Francisco Arts Town Hall 2012
When: August 20, 2012 - Monday
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  - followed by reception. 
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Lam Research Theater, 700 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Arts Town Hall 2012.  Opportunity for the arts community to inform candidates  for office in San Francisco about the impact that the arts has on our local culture, schools, economy.  Provides a chance for candidates to show a wide range of arts community members that they value the contributions made by the arts community. 
Information - Register: SFArtsTownHall.com

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Summer Social
When: August 20, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Firehouse #8, 1648 Pacific, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association's Summer Social.  Celebrate summer! Food will be available and beverages will be provided. 
Information: frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org

August 21, 2012 - Tuesday

5 Fulton Limited: Community Input Meeting
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering the creation of a 5 Fulton Limited line to ease crowding and improve transit times during peak hours.  Supervisor Eric Mar has called for a community meeting to give constituents a chance to learn and inform the proposed changes.
Information: Eric.L.Mar@sfgov.org

Democratic Road to Charlotte
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Support the SF Democratic Unity Delegation at the Democratic Nation Convention on September 3-6, Charlotte, North Carolina.  Benefit for raising travel fund for the delegation.
$20. General, $50. VIP, $100.
Sponsors: District 6 Democratic Club, UFCW5 and others.
Information and tickets online: SFtoCharlotte.org 

Thea Selby - Fundraiser  
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Vinyl Coffee and Wine Bar, 359 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Thea Selby for Supervisor in District 5.  Food, drink and music.
$35.  
Information/purchase tickets: theaselby.nationbuilder.com/dancingforchange

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Sit /Lie Update
When: August 21, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Update on Site/Lie. Peter Gallotta, Jessica Cassella, Leah Fraimow-Wong, Jamie Querubin will give brief presentation of "Implementation, enforcement and Impact: San Francisco's Sit/Lie Ordinance One Year Later".  
Information: milkclub.org

August 22, 2012 - Wednesday

San Francisco Transit Riders Union - Geary Bus Rapid Transit Forum
When: August 22, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Branch Library, 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco (10th Ave. entrance)
What: Forum discussing Bus Rapid Transit on Beary Blvd.  SFCTA and SFMTA officials will present their proposed Geary Transit project.  SFTRU will present their findings of their survey that was conducted with riders on Geary Blvd. 

Rec and Park Department: Larsen Playground
When: August 22, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Wawona Clubhouse, 901 Wawona Street at 20th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Second community meeting to discuss the renovation of Larsen Playground.
Information: Melinda Stockmann Melinda.Stockmann@sfgov.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Celebrate Summer Bash
When: August 22, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Joe's 24th Street Cafe, 3853 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Noe Valley Democratic Club's Ninth annual Summer fundraiser.  Political eminences will be there, among them Bevan Dufty, Rachel Norton, Dennis Herrera and David Campos.  There will be auction items.  Come and share a cup of cheer and toast the Club, distinguished guests and Joe, a Noe Valley Institution for 25 years.
$35.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com


August 23, 2012 - Thursday

Fundraiser to give Sheriff Arpaio the boot
When: August 23, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Come support Paul Penzone, the Democratic candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff this November.  DA George Gascon, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Supervisor David Campos and many others are hosting an event to help Paul Penzone beat Sheriff Arpaio and put an end to the racist tactics of the sheriff facing civil enforcement action by the Justice Department for his aggressive discrimination against Latinos.
Tickets: Guest $100., $250. Sponsor, Co-Host $430.
RSVP: Steve Fishman steve@calgroupinc.com

August 26, 2012 - Sunday

Chinatown Sunday Streets
When: August 26, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Grant Street from Bush to Broadway, Jackson Street from Grant to Embarcadero
Information: sundaystreetssf.com

Brunch with Senator Dianne Feinstein
When: August 26, 2012 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser Brunch for the Re-Election of Senator Dianne Feinstein co-hosted by State Senator Mark Leno, State Senator Leland Yee and Assemblymember Fiona Ma.
$60. to $100. Sponsor, or a $120 to $500. Patron
Information: Jane Morrison 415-564-1482


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