Monday, March 26, 2012

San Francisco Political Events through April 8th


Amendment No. 1 -
March 28, 2012 - Community Meeting - Nightlife and Public Safety
March 30, 2012 - Fundraiser for Dr. Justin Morgan by African American Democratic Club
March 31, 2012 - SFMTA Open House - Oak and Fell Project Public Meeting
April 4, 2012     - FDR Democratic Club Meeting

March 26, 2012 - Monday


Land Use and Economic Development
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Ethics Commission
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul Renne, Jamienne Studley
Information: sfethics.org

Tenderloin Police Station - Supervisor Jane Kim
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Tenderloin Police Station Community Room 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Jane Kim from District Six will be the guest speaker.


Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership endorsement meeting.
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Special date:  General Membership Endorsement meeting - full Alice membership will have the opportunity to weigh in on the recommendations from the Alice PAC


Westside Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: March 26, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting discussing procedures for the April endorsement meeting for the candidates and measures on the June 5th ballot.  There will also be a discussion about amending bylaws, which are now outdated in a number of respects, especially due to the redrawing of the local Assembly districts.
Information: info@wdcsf.org


March 27, 2012 - Tuesday


Oversight Board - Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency
When: March 27, 2012 -  Tuesday 
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Special Meeting. 
Board: Nadia Sesay, Olson Lee, Lindy McKnight, Bob Muscat, John Rahaim, Lynette Sweet, Nancy Waymack
Information: sfgov.org/oversightboard

Board of Supervisors
When: March 27, 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, Scot Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Port Commission Meeting
When: March 27, 2012 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m. - Open Session
Where: Port Commission Hearing room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Franciss X. Crowley, Leslie Katz, Ann Lazarus
Information: sf-port.org

Southeast Community Facility Commission and The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
When: March 27, 2012 - Tuesday
San Francisco PUC - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 P.m.
Southeast Community Facility Commission and The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission -
Joint Meeting - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What: Discussion of proposed plans at the Southeast Community Facility.


Entertainment Commission - Regular Meeting
When: March 27, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Audrey Joseph, John Newlin, Glendon Hyde, Al Perez, Neal Cavellini, Bryant Tan, Steven Lee
Information: sfgov2.org

March 28, 2012 - Wednesday 


Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org


Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Supervisor Eric Mar, Entertainment Commission, Richmond District Police Station - Community Meeting
When: March 28, 2012 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Branch Library, 351 9th Ave., San Francisco
What: Community meeting hosted by Supervisor Eric Mar, representatives from the Entertainment Commission and the Richmond District Police Station are hosting a community meeting on nightlife and public safety.  
Source: richmondsfblog.com

San Francisco Police Commission
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview District, Southeast Community Facility, Alex L. Pitcher, Jr. Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julilus M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org


League of Pissed Off Voters Happy Hour
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Buckshot Restaurant, Bar and Gameroom, 3848 Geary Blvd, Sana Francisco
What: Join the League of Pissed off Voters for a mellow happy hour at Buckshot.
Hang out and talk about all things  politics.
Information: theleague.com/sf

March 29, 2012 - Thursday


Rules Committee
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Redistricting Task Force
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org


Community Engagement Meeting to Balance City Budget - District 5 and District 6
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Community School, 627 Turk Street, San Francisco
WhatMayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Christina Olague and Supervisor Jane Kim -Community Engagement Meeting regarding the City Budget.  Forums to  hear directly from San Franciscans about their budget priorities and ideas.
Information:  sfmayor.org

Richmond District Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station Community Room, 461 - 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting.  Will be hearing from candidates/campaigns for Democratic County Central Committee, Candidates for Assembly, Candidate for State Senate, Local Measures A and B.
Information: jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

Bayview Opera House - Community Meeting
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 Door Open
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Meeting
Where: Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre, 4705 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to hear update on things happening this year with the programs and improvements to the Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre and plaza.  Come and provide your input in the BVOH's future with landscape design and public artist Walter Hood. 
RSVP bvohcommunitymeeting.eventbrite.com

March 30, 2012 - Friday


2012 Cesar Chavez Holiday Breakfast
When: March 30, 2012 - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: 2012 Cesar Chavez Holiday Breakfast. 
Proceeds benefit the Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival
$60. - Mail to: Cesar E. Chavez Breakfast, 255 9th Street, Room 205, San Francisco 94103
RSVP: 415-621-2665
Informationcesarchavezday.org

African American Democratic Club - Fundraiser for Dr. Justin Morgan
When: March 30, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Dr. Justin Morgan, early endorsed candidate for DCCC by African American Democratic Club.
Information: aadcsf.com

Chinese American Democratic Club Dinner
When: March 30, 2012 - Friday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Empress of China Restaurant, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chinese American Democratic Club Dinner and Fundraiser.  Empowering the Chinese Community since 1958.  Cocktails, dinner, politics. Dinner Ticket: (don't know?)
RSVP Eddie Chin chineddie@comcast.net or Suzie Lee sslee@pacbell.net


March 31, 2012 - Saturday


SFMTA - Oak and Fell Project Public Meeting
When: March 31, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (open house)
Where: SF Day School, 350 Masonic Ave., San Francisco
What: SFMTA will host a public meeting to discuss pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements on Oak Street and Fell Street between Scott Street and Baker Street.  The purpose of the meeting will be a four-hour window of time in which the public is encouraged to drop in to review design options and potential project impacts.
Information: sfmta.com/cms/bproj/OakandFellBikeways


SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When: March 31, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Jefferson Elementary School, 1725 Irving @ 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will present proposals along eight heavily-used Rapid bus routes and rail lines to improve reliability and travel time for transit customers.  Hear about the Rapid corridor proposals, discuss proposal elements, give feedback to Muni staff and lear more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com

Dolores Park Playground - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
When: March 31, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Helen Diller Playground at Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: Grand opening ceremony of  Helen Diller Playground. Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, Mrs. Helen Diller, San Francisco Parks Alliance andFriends of Dolores Park Playground.  Refreshments, music, fun.
Information: friendsofdolorespark.org

April 1, 2012 - Sunday


Kelly Dwyer - DCCC  Campaign Kickoff House Party and Fundraiser
When: April 1, 2012 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Provided when you RSVP.
What: Campaign kickoff event and fundraiser for Kelly Dwyer, candidate for DCCC in the 19th Assembly District.   Guess Speaker - Supervisor John Avalos.  Music, great food.  
Information and RSVP: kellwelsch@gmail.com


April 3, 2012 - Tuesday


District of Columbia, Maryland, Wisconsin, Texas Primaries - 2012presidentialelection news.com

Beverly Popek - Meet and Greet
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sugar Lounge, 377 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Come meet and support Beverly Popek for the San Francisco Unified School District School Board for the November election.
RSVP: beverlypopek2012.nationbuilder.com/calendar



District 5 Democratic Club - Meet June Candidates
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, 901 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Hosting Meet and Greet with Democratic County Central Committee Candidates.
The following candidates have already confirmed:
Alix Rosenthal, Carole Migden, Chris Gembinski, Christopher Vasquez, Jo Jackson, Justin Morgan, Marily Mondejar, Matt Dorsey, Mike Alonso, Zoe Dunnning.
Endorsement will be held next month.


Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Endorsement Meeting.
Information: phdemclub.org

April 4, 2012 - Wednesday


Historic Preservation Commission
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Charles  Edwin Chase, Courtney Damkroger, Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Diane Matsuda, Richard Johns, Andrew Wolfram
Information:  sf-planning.org


Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org

FDR Democratic Club Meeting
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Western Addition Branch Library, 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco

Town Hall Meeting - Mayor Ed Lee - Scott Wiener and David Campos 
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:  Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco.
What: District Based Budget Town Hall with Mayor Ed Lee,  Supervisor  Scott Wiener  and Supervisor David Campos  Community Engagement event to get the public more involved in the budget process and educate residents about the the Mayor's budget principles as he builds a balance two-year budget.  
Information: sfmayor.org

April 5, 2012 - Thursday

San Francisco Labor Council Annual COPE Banquet
When: April 5, 2012 - Thursday
Cocktails: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council Annual COPE Banquet with U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi - Celebrating her 25 years in Congress.
$200. 
Information: emily@sflaborcouncil.org

Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 5, 2012 - Thursday 
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org



April 6, 2012 - Friday

 Art & Politics: A Fundraiser for Truth is Beauty and Alix Rosenthal
When: April 6, 2012 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to Midnight
7:30 p.m. Live  sculpting begins. 
Where: Project One, 251 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Alix Rosenthal - candidate for Democratic County Central Committee.
Live sculpting by Marco Cochrane of model Alix Rosenthal.  All funds raised will be divided, with half going towards the completion of Truth is Beauty and half towards Alix's reelection campaign.
Music: Zach Moore (Space Cowboys), Tamo (Space Cowboys), JoeJoe (Brass Tax & Bliss Dance Crew), Ding Dong (Brass Tax)
Information: votealix.com

April 7, 2012 - Saturday

SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When:  April 7, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where:  Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950 Clay@ Powell, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will present proposals along eight heavily-used Rapid bus routes and rail lines to improve reliability and travel time for transit customers.  Hear about the Rapid corridor proposals, discuss proposal elements, give feedback to Muni staff and lear more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com


Brava Theater Center Community Open House
When: April 7, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2781 24th Street @ York, San Francisco
What:  Brava Theater Community Open House.  Come meet and greet new Executive Director Stacie Powers Cuellar and current Operations Manager Jocelyn Thompson.
Performances by new resident company Loco Bloco and current resident artists Cuicacalli Escuela de Danza, 915 Cayuga and others.  They will discuss the future of the Brava Theater Center and its role in the community.
Information: info@brava.org


April 8, 2012 - Sunday


Easter


21st Annual Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
When: April 8, 2012 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Union Street between Gough and Fillmore Streets, San Francisco
Information: sresproductions.com/union_street_easter

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - Easter in Dolores Park
When: April 8, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. Kiddies' Easter Egg Hunt
12:55 to 1:30 East Bonnet Contest
3:15 p.m. to end - Hunky Jesus Contest
Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco
Complete Information:  thesisters.org

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Monday, March 19, 2012

San Francisco Political Events through March 31st


 DeYoung Museum - Pouring Down Rain

March 19, 2012 - Monday


San Francisco Youth Commission
When: March 19, 2012 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Information: sfbos.org


 32nd Good Government Awards
When: March 19, 2012 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee and Event Chair Wade Rose of Dignity Health at the 32nd Annual Good Government Awards. Award winners:
Steven Castile, Recreation and Park Department
Harlan L. Kelly Jr., SF Public Utilities Commission
Jocelyn Quintos, Department of Public Works
Municipal Tax Automation Team - Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector: Darrell Ascano, Tajel Shah, Rebecca Villareal-Mayer
SFpark Pilot Program, SFMTA Agency: Lorraine Fuqua, Steven Lee, Jay Primus, George Reynolds
MFAC Lifetime Achievement Award - Ed Harrington, General Manager, San Francisco PUC
Tickets: spur.org/ggawards

City College of San Francisco
When: March 19, 2012 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Gough Street Auditorium City Colle, 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Policy Implementation Committee.  
Trustees: Natalie Berg, Milton Marks, John Rizzo
Information: ccsf.edu

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
When: March 19, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk, San Francisco
What: Crime Abatement and Safety.  Guest speaker is Captain Ann Mannix of Northern Station.  Updates on the crime and safety issues and trends in the neighborhood.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org


March 20, 2012 - Tuesday


Illinois Primary -  2012presidentialelectionews.com

Safe SF Civil Rights Ordinance
When: March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
Noon
Where: City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco
What: Rally - Emergency Rally, and Final Vote - tell Mayor Lee - Support the Safe SF Civil Rights Ordinance.  No Veto.
Information: safesf.org

SPUR - The Democratizing Power of Technology
When: March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join Jay Nath, chief innovation officer for the City and County of San Francisco, Jennifer Pahlka, founder  and CEO of Code for America, Javier Muniz,  co-founder and chief technology officer for Granicus,; and Sarah Kremsner, IBM Smarter Cities, to discuss trends and opportunities for technology in government.
$10. for non members.
Informationspur.org

SFMTA - Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Leona Bridges, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Bruce Oka, Joel Ramos
Information: sfmta.com 

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: March 20, 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

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic - Endorsement Meeting
When: March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco's Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Voting on PAC endorsements and bylaws proposals.
Information: milkclub.org

Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods
When: March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: General Assembly meeting. Hosts: Pacific Heights Residents Assn. and Russian Hill Improvement Assn.
Information: csfn.net


San Francisco Arts Democratic Club - Quarterly Meeting
When: March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Where: Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Quarterly meeting.  Discussion about arts policy, the endorsements schedule for the June election, redistricting and elect new leadership for 2012.  Updates about America's Cup, the Arts Commission, arts funding, redistricting.
Information: sfadc.org

March 21, 2012 -  Wednesday


San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 200, San Francisco
Commissioners: Charles Edwin Chase, Courtney Damkroger, Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Diane Matsuda, Richard Johns, Andrew Wolfram
Information: sf-planning.org


San Francisco Commission of Women
When:  March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
What: Join President Kay Gulbengay, Vice President Julie Soo, and Commissioners Alicia Gamez, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Becca Prowda, Andrea Shorter, and Stephanie Simmons to hear and discuss the work and activities taking place in the community to advance women's rights.
Informationsfgov.org/cosw

San Francisco Police Commission
When: March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org

Election Commission Meeting
When: March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Gerald Gleason, Jill Rowe, Richard P. Matthews, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Rosabella Safont, Arnold Townsend, Winnie Yu



SFMTA - Budget Town Hall Meeting
When:  March 21, 2012 -  Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Waldorf High School, 470 West Portal Avenue, Herbst Hall, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting to discuss the Agency's Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014 budget that begins July lst. Provides an opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to meet directly with SFMTA  staff  to discuss specific programs and projects.  
Information: sfbudget@sfmta.com

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Occupy San Francisco: An Update
When: March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Occupy San Francisco: An Update.
Panel:
Frank Bergamaschi - Occupy Oakland, Craig Rouskey, Diana Macasa and Richard  Kreidler. 
There also will be elections for the new Noe Valley Democratic Club.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com

March 22, 2012 -  Thursday


San Francisco Planning Commission and Recreation and Park Commission
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, David E. Lee, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information: sfplanning.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Sean Elsbernd, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

City and School District Select Committee
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Christina Olague, David Chiu
Commissioners: Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org

Health Care Services Master Plan Task Force Community Meeting
When: March 22, 2012 -  Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 P.m.
Where: Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Task Force will discuss health care in the neighborhood. The Task Force wants to hear directly from residents and neighborhood  organizations. 
Information:  Lori Cook loraine.cook@sfdph.org


Human Rights Commission
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Michael Sweet, Douglas Chan, Susan Christian, Cecilia Chung, Sheryl Evans Davis, Mark Kelleher, Faye Woo, Lee Todd Mavis, Nazly Mohajer, Michael Pappas, Richard Pio Roda
Information: sf-hrc.org

Redistricting Task Force 
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnell, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org

John Avalos - District Night Out
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Henry's Hunan, 4753 Mission Street, San Franciso
What: Come out and meet Supervisor John Avalos and your neighbors while supporting Henry's Hunan and the Geneva Car Bar and Powerhouse. Proceeds from the buffet dinner will go to the Car Barn. 
Menue: Vegetarian Egg Rolls, Chicken Salad, Vegetarian Chow Mein, Chicken with Mixe Vegetables, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, Pork Fried Rice.
$20. for adults, $12. for children 14 and younger.  Seating is limited. 
Reserve Seats: genevacarbarn@gmail.com

KQED Women's History Month Awards Celebration
When: March 22, 2012 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: KQED Studios, 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What: KQED and Wells Fargo celebrate Women's History Month.  Honoring remarkable  women who are making a difference in the community
Rhodessa Jones - Co-Artistic Director, Cultural Odyssey - Artistic Director, Medea Project
Dr. Raye Mitchell - Chief Social Entrepreneur, The New Reality Foundation, Founder, G.U.R.L.S Rock Leadership Program
Marily Mondejar - President, Filipina Women's Network
Kemba Shakur, Exeuctive Director, Urban Releaf
Live Entertainment followed by a recepiton.
RSVP by March 19, 2012 to whmrsvp@kqed.org


District 3 Democratic Club - General Meeting
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Tel-hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: General meeting.  Policy and Legislation update - 
update LAFCo representative on the City's CleanPowerSF program
update from California Clean Money Campaign - CA Disclose Act
Information: d3dc@hotmail.org


San Francisco Community College District - Regular Meeting
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Ocean Campus,  50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Milton Marks, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong
Information: ccsf.edu

H.V.N.A. Community Meeting - Chief of Police Greg Suhr
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Korean American Community Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: Focus on Public Safety: Chief of Police Greg Suhr.  A Taste of Hayes (Eight restaurants are donating food).
Information: hayesvalleysf.org

Homey Fundraiser and Reception
When: March 22, 2012 -  Thursday 
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Supervisor David Campos and The HOMEY Advisory Board invites you to 'En Lak Ech' A fundraiser and reception for HOMEY's Enrichment Programs.  Music - Silent Auction, Light Refreshments, HOMEY Apparel.
Suggested Contributions: Student $10.,  Individual  $25. Friend $100.
RSVP by March 19, 2012 - roberto.e.alfaro@gmail.com
Information: homeysf.org

March 24, 2012 - Saturday

Louisiana Primary - 2012presidentialelectionnews.com

Phil Ting for Assembly Campaign Kickoff
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Dianne Feinstein Elementary School, 2550 25th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Phil Ting for Assembly Campaign Kickoff. 

Howard Grayson LGBT Elder Life Conference
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 30th Street Senior Center, 225 30th Street, San Francisco
What: Spend an afternoon with a rainbow of resources and wisdom.  Learn what you need to know for an LGBT-friendly present and future.  Workshops and resources to bring awareness and action to our lives. Phyllis Lyon is the honored guest, and honored comedians include Karen Ripley and Tom Ammiano.  Also Stonestown Senior Raiko Drummers.
Event is sponsored by Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club. 
Co-SponsorsOn Lok 30th Stret Senior Center, On Lok Lifeways, Sf Department of Aging and Adult Services, Openhouse, Califonria Alliance for Retireamericans, Gray Panthers, Senior Action Network, Asian Pacific Island Queer Women and Transgender Community, Canon Kip, LGBT Center of San Francisco, Outlook Theater Project, National Center for Lesbian Rights


Steve Ngo - Kickoff Fundraiser
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hatchery, 625 2nd Street, San Francisco
What:  Kickoff Fundraiser for Steve Ngo - Re-Election to San Francisco Community College Board.
Hosts: Delaine Eastin, Sheila Bapat, Little Fawn Boland, Raven Brooks, Eric Casher, Stephen Dodson, Betty Duong, Matt Haney, Genevieve Jopanda, Phong La, Tina Lee, Frank Martin, Keesa Ocampo, Andrea Olson, Chris Fadeff, Candice Petty, Vid Prabhakaran, Rebecca Prozan, Alex Randolph, Trevor Nguyen, Angela Rodriguez, Mike Riemenschneider, Hilary Sledge, Michael White, Jack Song, Greg Flores, Dana Textoris, Alexander Tran, Catherine Tran, Akshay Verma, Tina Doshi, Anthony Wan, Rahul Prakash.
Wine kindly provided by SLO Down Wines
Suggested donation: $50., $101., $250., $500. - No donation required for City College Students, but please RSVP to sn@stevengo.com
Information: stevengo.nationbuilder.com/march24

Not Over: 25 Years of AIDS Activism 
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Panel Discussion:
Discuss lessons learned during the heyday of ACT UP and how we can bring that creative energy and focus on social justice issues in the current era. 
Kenyon Farrow - NYC based writer and activist
Tommi Avicolli Mecca - queer activist
Carol Leigh aka Scarlot Harlot - long-time activists, write and videgrapher
Cyd Nova - Occupy/Decolonize  movement
Dean Oullette - long time organizer both ACT Up in San Francisco and NYC.
Jorge Vieto - HIV prevention worker
Liz Highleyman - moderator - freelance writer, editor, and health educator, ACT UP organizer and street medic for Occupy.

Hello Goodbye PJ Johnston
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Arts Commission will say its goodbye to longtime Commission President PJ Johnston, who served on the Commission for eight years - seven of them as president.  After stepping down in January, he joined the African American Art & Culture Complex Board of Directors.
Low-ticket fundraiser with suggested donations going to fund programs at the African American Art & Culture Complex.  The Latin dance Band Manicato will perform.

March 25, 2012 - Sunday

Sunday Brunch - California State Senator Mark Leno
When: March 25, 2012 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Jane Morrison's, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Sunday Brunch with State Senator Mark Leno.  
Co-Hosts: Tom Ammiano, John  Burton, Betty Yee, Aaron Peskin, Gimmy Park Li, Jane Morrison
Sponsors:
PatronsArthur Albrecht, Jennifer Alexander, Dennis Antenore, Judith Avery, Pam Brennan, Sue Bushnell, Hazel O. Davis, Bob Dockendorff, Robert Erickson, Judith Flynn, Louise and Jim Frankel, Brenda Jeffers,  Flicka  McGurrin, Jean Nelson, Eileen Kivlehan, Bette Wallace Landis, Mike Sullivan and Paul Loeffler, Rafael Mandelman, Jean Nelson, David Onek, Frances Petrocelli, Aaron Peskin
Sponsors: Nancy Jaicks Alexander, Cedric Bainton, Ray Berard, Jane Bernard-Powers, Eleanor Bertino, Allan Brotsky, Jennifer and Kent Brownlow, Agnes Chan, Robert and Rebecca Cherny, Eddie Chin, Bernard Choden, Ina Dearman, Joni Eisen, Rev. James Delange, Howard Fallon, Joseph Grubb, Willard Harris, Don Hesse, Janet Roosevelt Katten, May Magee and Ed Kinchley, Mary Jean Koontz,  Chuck  Hai Lam, Molley and Richard Lowry, Phyllis Lyon, Amy Meyer, Shirley  Reece , Vicki Rosen, Cheryl Willis and Jim Rose, Norman Schlossberg, Camilla Schnedier, Thea Selby, Suzanne Seton, Joan Simmons, Chuck Turner, Carl Williams
Donor's Choice $35., $45. $50.
Information: 415-564-1482


March 28, 2012 - Wednesday


League of Pissed Off Voters Happy Hour
When: March 28, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Buckshot Restaurant, Bar and Gameroom, 3848 Geary Blvd, Sana Francisco
What: Join the League of Pissed off Voters for a mellow happy hour at Buckshot.
Hang out and talk about all things  politics.
Information: theleague.com/sf

March 29, 2012 - Thursday


Community Engagement Meeting to Balance City Budget - District 5 and District 6
When: March 29, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Community School, 627 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Christina Olague and Supervisor Jane Kim -Community Engagement Meeting regarding the City Budget.  Forums to  hear directly from San Franciscans about their budget priorities and ideas.
Information:  sfmayor.org

March 30, 2012 - Friday


2012 Cesar Chavez Holiday Breakfast
When: March 30, 2012 - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: 2012 Cesar Chavez Holiday Breakfast. 
Proceeds benefit the Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival
$60. - Mail to: Cesar E. Chavez Breakfast, 255 9th Street, Room 205, San Francisco 94103
RSVP: 415-621-2665
Information: cesarchavezday.org

Chinese American Democratic Club Dinner
When: March 30, 2012 - Friday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Empress of China Restaurant, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chinese American Democratic Club Dinner and Fundraiser.  Empowering the Chinese Community since 1958.  Cocktails, dinner, politics. Dinner Ticket: (don't know?)
RSVP Eddie Chin chineddie@comcast.net or Suzie Lee sslee@pacbell.net


March 31, 2012 - Saturday




Dolores Park Playground - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
When: March 31, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Helen Diller Playground at Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: Grand opening ceremony of  Helen Diller Playground. Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, Mrs. Helen Diller, San Francisco Parks Alliance and Friends of Dolores Park Playground.  Refreshments, music, fun.
Information: friendsofdolorespark.org


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