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San Francisco Entertainment Commission Industry Summit IV
When: August 6, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Nightlife Industry Summit. Opportunity for nightlife industry professionals and city agencies to address a variety of concerns and challenges.
Mayor Ed Lee, Jacob Applesmith - Director of California's ABC, Police Chief Greg Suhr and members of the Board of Supervisors and many others will be in attendance and available for questions.
The goals of the Summit are to enhance responsible nightlife, promote patron safety and support healthy commerce.
Free.
Students Save CCSF Special Meeting
When: August 6, 2012 - Monday
2:00 p.m. Sign making party
4:00 p.m. - Meeting
Where: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus, Student Union Bldg, Upper Level Lounge, 50 Phelan Avenue (at Ocean Avenue)
What: Develop a campaign to educate students that CCSF remains accredited and open for business.
Information: ccsfwill@gmail.com
CCSF/SFCCD Board Retreat and Professional Development Workshop
When: August 6, 2012 - Monday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus, Multi-Use Building, Room 140 (MUB 140), 50 Phelan Avenue (at Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What:
5:00 p.m.: Presentation: Limits on the use of City College resources in Campaigns.
6:00 p.m.: Conversation with California Community Colleges State Chancellor, Dr. Jack Scott and California Community Colleges Board of Governors President Dr. Scott Himelstein
7:00 p.m.: Presentation: Board Self-Assessment, Roles, Responsibilities - Part 1 Dr. Narcisca Polonio, Association of Community College Trustees Vice President
Board of Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Milton Marks, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong, William Walker - Student Trustee
Information: ccsf.edu
Excelsior Action Group
When: August 6, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: 35 San Juan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Excelsior Action Group meeting for Excelsior residents to come together to discuss Excelsior's Commercial Corridor and Update on EAG's Beautification and Festival subcommittees.
Information: Excelsior.AG@gmail.com eagsf.org
August 7, 2012 - Tuesday
Olympic Viewing Party - Civic Center
When: August 7, 2012 - Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, McAllister and Larkin, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department presents Olympic Viewing Party at Civic Center. Olympic skills games, gourmet food options, kids arts and crafts - family fun.
CCSF/SFCCD Board Retreat and Professional Development Workshop
When: August 7, 2012 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus, Multi-Use Building, Room 140 (MUB 140), 50 Phelan Avenue (at Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What:
Presentation: Board Self-Assessment, Roles, Responsibilities - Part II Dr. Narcisa Polonio, Association of Community College Trustees Vice President
Board of Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Milton Marks, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong, William Walker - Student Trustee
Information: ccsf.edu
Fundraiser for Kathy Boockvar with Leader Nancy Pelosi
When: August 7, 2012 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: 218 Bocana Street, San Francisco
What: Join Leader Nancy Pelosi in supporting Kathy Boockvar, Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania's 8th District. Endorsed by Emily's list, NARAL, Planned Parenthood and Equality Pennsylvania.
$100., $250., $500., Benefactor $1,000
Campaign for Good Jobs and Healthy Communities - Community Briefing
When: August 7, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (dinner included)
Where: Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: From Target, Fresh & Easy and Walmart, corporate chain stores area expanding their presence in San Francisco Neighborhoods. Meeting is being held to build a broad based alliance of small businesses, community, labor and faith organizations and concerned residents to advocate for strategic:
policies and initiatives for the retail and grocery industry that:
Protect and support small, locally owned businesses
Raise labor standards for retail and grocery workers
Increase access to healthy foods in under-served communities
Strengthen community engagement and local self-reliance.
Information and RSVP: Gordon Mar gordon@jwjsf.org
Police Chief Suhr's LGBT Community Advisory Forum
When: August 7, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Park Police Station Community Room, 1899 Waller Street, San Francisco
What: LGBT Community Advisory Forum meeting. All members of the public and police officers are invited to join. Formal agenda is maintained, the forum also has a flexible public comment period where you may address concerns, ideas and suggestions for consideration by the forum members.
Source: Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club email
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: August 7, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Obama campaign neighborhood team leader Kierith Jones and Obama Convention delegate Arthur Murillo will speak about ways to get involved.
Jon Golinger, Campaign Director for the No Wall on the Waterfront Campaign.
Discussion: California Disclose Act.
Information: phdemclub.org
August 8, 2012 - Wednesday
CCSF Associated Students Council Ocean Campus Regular Meeting
When: August 8, 2012 - Wednesday
2:30 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus, Student Union Building, Upper Level Lounge, 50 Phelan Avenue at Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
Information: ccsfwill@gmail.com
District 5 Supervisor Debate and Endorsement Vote
When: August 8, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What: District 5 Democratic Club and D5NAC invite you one of the first debates for candidates running for Supervisor .
San Francisco Forum about "Stop & Frisk" - Speak and be Counted!!!
When: August 8, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community Complex, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: Forum on Stop and Frisk. Let your voice be heard!
Information: Kevu Epps kevepps@gmail.com
San Francisco Young Democrats - August Membership Meeting
When: August 8, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Membership Meeting:
Early endorsements for SFYD members running for office on the November 2012 ballot.
Hearing from ballot measure on the November 2012 ballot.
Voting on a bylaws amendment to change the candidate endorsement process.
Information: sfyd.org
August 9, 2012 - Thursday
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: August 9, 2012 - Thursday
12:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfgov.org/planning
David Campos - Re-election Kickoff Party
When: August 9, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 780 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Stand with David Campos and celebrate his re-election campaign with a kickoff party.
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano and former Supervisor Aaron Peskin will speak.
Information: facebook.com/davidcampos2012
Privacy After Dark - NARAL Pro-Choice California's PrivacyPAC
When: August 9, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Monroe, 473 Broadway Street, San Francisco
What: Event benefiting NARAL Pro-Choice California's PrivacyPAC
Specialty cocktails, appetizers and live entertainments.
Ticket Levels. $25. $150. $500. $1,000.
Host Committee: Nissa Anklesaria, Christine Bronstein, Melissa Brown Sladden, Allison Burmeister, Rosie Dilger, Zoe Dunning, Emily Betty Ehrlich, Kristin Hunziker, Shiva Jones, Joanne Karchmer, Madeline Katz, Shayna Lewis, Ashley Meyers, Keesa Ocampo and Joel Young, Jacqueline Omotalade, Leah Pimentel, Emma Radovich, Mary Rickles, Igor Tregub, Julie Waters Kelly Welsh Dwyer, Alisha Woodward
Information and Donation: secure.actblue.com/page/privacyafterdark2012
August 10, 2012 - Friday
Last day to file to run for office in November
August 11, 2012 - Saturday
Olympic Viewing Party - Civic Center
When: August 11, 2012 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, McAllister and Larkin, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Recreation and Park Department presents Olympic Viewing Party at Civic Center. Olympic skills games, gourmet food options, kids arts and crafts - family fun.
London Breed - Precinct walking with London Breed on her birthday
When: August 11, 2012 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 1015 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Walk a precinct for London Breed, candidate for Supervisor in District 5, on her birthday .
Information: Amy@londonforsupervisor.com
Pistahan Parade and Festival
When: August 11, 2012 - Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
August 12, 2012 - Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Yerba Buena Gardens - Mission Street at 4th Street, San Francisco
Information: Facebook.com/Pistahan
San Francisco Democratic Party - Candidate/Ballot Measure Interviews
When: August 11, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Laborers Local 261, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: SFDCCC will conduct interviews with Democratic candidates who are running for local office in the November 2012 General Election. Ballot measure proponents and opponents will also be allowed to present information.
Information: sfdemocrats.org
FDR Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting - Part 1
When: August 11, 2012 - Saturday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting - issues for the November ballot.
Potrero Hill Democratic Club Party and "Shop Local" Auction with Live Jazz
When: August 11, 2012 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Hill Democratic Club 4th Annual Action and Party. Party for the Community that doubles as a fundraiser. . Great food from Club members and local eateries, live jazz by local musicians and lots of items for your bidding. Free admission, no-host bar.
Information: phdemclub.org
August 12, 2012 - Sunday
Lower 24th Street - Merchants and Neighborhood Associaton - Fundraiser
When: August 12, 2012 - Sunday
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: L's Cafe, 2871 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Dessert-a-thon fundraiser hosted by Marie Sorenson and Erick Arguello. Drop 20 bucks at the door or what you can. Surprise raffle!
August 14, 2012 - Tuesday
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.
Information: milkclub.org
August 15, 2012 - Wednesday
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
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)
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul Renne, Jamienne Studley
Information: sfethics.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 Presentaiton: "7 Students, 4 Weeks: Creating an urban Eco-Corridor in SF" SWA Group Group.
RSVP kate.mcgee@sfgov.or by August 13th
Refreshemtns will be served.
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.
Information: tenantstogether.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. Honor "Young at Heart Dem". Open bar and appetizers.
$40. include yearly membership. Cocktail attire is recommended but not required.
RSVP: facebook.com/events/436214923089890/
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
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Richmond District Democratic Club lst round - Endorsements for November election.
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.
Information: alamosq.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
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
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