January 6, 2013 - Sunday
Memorial - Howard Wallace
When: January 6, 2013 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: ILWU Local 34 (next to Giants Ballpark), San Francisco
What: Memorial for Howard Wallace. Dolores Huerta of the United Farm Workers and other figures will remember Howard and his contributions to LGBT, Labor, Elder and Health Care Rights.
To remember Howard please send donations to the following organizations per his request:
NAACP
ACLU, Northern California Chapter
Pride at Work
KPFA
Senior Action Network
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club.
Information: Eileen Hansen eileenhansenf8@yahoo.com
January 7, 2013 - Monday
City College - Swearing in
When: January 7, 2013 - Monday
4:30 p.m.
Where: City College, 50 Phelan Avenue, Room 140, San Francisco
What: Special meeting - swearing in ceremony. Incumbents Steve Ngo, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson and Rafael Mandelman will be sworn in.
Other trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Lawrence Wong
Supervisor Norman Yee Victory Party
When: January 7, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
Where: Far East Cafe, 631 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Supervisor-Election Norman Yee Victory Party Host Committee hosting a dinner celebration of honor of Norman Yee's victory as supervisor in District 7.
$30.
RSVP: 415-846-3069
Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - (HVNA) - Public Safety Meeting
When: January 7, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: HVNA Public Safety Meeting. Meet the new leader of Northern Station, Captain Greg McEachern.
Information: havyesvalleysf.org
January 8, 2013 - Tuesday
London Breed
When: January 8, 2013 - Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: South Light Court, City Hall, San Francisco
What: California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris will administer the oath of office to London Breed to assume the office of Supervisor, District 5 for the City and County of San Francisco.
Reception to follow at 6:00 p.m. - African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
RSVP info@londonforsupervisor.com
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Inaugural
When: January 8, 2013 - Tuesday
Noon - (note time) First come first served - overflow - Light Courts
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: John Avalos, David Campos, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Norman Yee, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, London Breed, Scott Weiner
Information: sfbos.org
You can view the inauguration starting at noon, on Channel 26 or sfgov.org/sfgtv
John Avalos - Inauguration Celebration
When: January 8, 2013 - Tuesday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Viewing party and reception.
Eric Mar's Inaugural Reception
When: January 8, 2013 - Tuesday
Directly following the ceremony
Where: City Hall, Room 284, San Francisco
Information: 554-7410
Norman Yee - Open House
When: January 8, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Supervisor Norman Yee's Office
Potero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly meeting
When: January 8, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhouse, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What: On the Agenda:
Action planned in the Bay Area later this month to mark the third anniversary of Citizens United. The 2013 California Disclose Act, SB 52, authored by Senator Mark Leno along with Senator Jerry Hill - and what you can do to help get it passed this year. Discussion and vote on proposed changes to the Bylaws, plus nominations for 2013 officers.
Information: phdemclub.org
John Avalos - Continued Celebration
When: January 8, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: District 11 - Live Sushi, 4808 MIssion Street @ Onondaga Street, San Francisco
January 9, 2013 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: January 9, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Tenderloin Community Round Table and Speakout on Tasers
When: January 9, 2013 - Wednesday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Tenderloin Community Speak Out and Roundtable on tasers and march to City Hall. Sponsored by CCHH (Central City Hospitality House)
Source: Facebook
San Francisco Police Commission
When: January 9, 2013 - 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, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org
2012 5th Annual NEN Awards
When: January 9, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Join friends and neighbors in celebrating the NEN Awards. Come show your support to these dedicated community members:
Best Green Community Project: Portola Garden Tour
Outstanding Neighborhood Watch Group: Ney Street Neighborhood Watch
Exemplary NERT Leadership: Nora Matulich
Most Empowering City Employee of the Year: Sandra Zuniga
Youth Neighborhood Leader: Jack Olinger
Best Graffiti Watch Volunteer: Larry Winum
Comeback Neighborhood of the Year: The Portola
Best Merchant Association of the Year: The Lower Haight Merchant + Neighbor Association
NEN Hall of Fame: Bernice Bing
Best Community Challenge Grant Project: Progress Park
Outstanding Park Volunteer Group: Help McLaren Park
NEN Lifetime Achievement Award: Annette Young Smith
Produced in partnership with the CCSF Community Challenge Grant Program. The NEN Awards are dedicated to elevating and celebrating the tremendous work that residents and organizations do every day to make our City a great place to live.
Event is free. You are request to register for your free admission ticket through Eventbrite at:
5thnenawards.eventbrite.com
San Francisco Young Democrats - Meeting and Officer Elections
When: January 9, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats January Membership Meeting and Officer Elections
President, Internal Vice President, External Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary
Information: Kevin Bard - gtkbard@gmail.com
Chris Gembinski - chrisgembinski@gmail.com
Upper Noe Neighbors - Meeting
When: January 9, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Upper Noe Rec Center, Day and Sanchez, San Francisco
What: From agenda:
New Captain of Ingleside Police Station - Timothy Falvey
Conversation with Muni Action Deputy Director of Transit Services.
Conversation with Transportation Planning Manager, SFMTA Sustainable Streets - what is happening with the private shuttles?
Information: Vicki Rosen vickirosen@gmail.com
January 10, 2013 - Thursday
SPUR - High-Speed Rail - An Update
When: January 10, 2013 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: The new director of high-speed rail for Northern California, Ben Tripousis and Gillian Gillett, transportation director for Mayor Ed Lee, will answer questions about California's hight-speed rail system.
$10. non-members.
Information: spur.org
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: January 10, 2013 - Thursday
1:00 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: sfplanning.org
Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council Meeting - The Recycling Center at Kezar Gardens' End
When: January 10, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What: The Recycling Center at Kezar Gardens' End. Hear about the 30 year history of recycling at Kezar Gardens, its eviction by the Recreation and Parks Department, neighbor support, California law supporting recycling, and threats to the future of recycling in San Francisco.
Free and open to the public.
Information: HANC-SF.org
January 12, 2013 - Saturday
Election for Democratic Party delegate for California Assembly District 17
When: January 12, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: African American Arts and Cultural Center, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Election for delegates to the California State Democratic Party Convention in April - 2013 for the 17th Assembly District. Participating voters elect six men and six women to represent the district for both the 2013 and 2014 California Democratic Convention.
Rules are very strict for each Assembly District. (I have not seen the rules for this Assembly District) 6 men and 6 women will be elected.
Convener: Paul Hogarth
Visitacion Valley/Schlage Lock Project Community Meeting
When: January 12, 2013 - Saturday
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Recology Environmental Learning Center, 401 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco Planning Department and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development in cooperation with Universal Paragon Corporation for a second community workshop on the Schlage Lock Site. At this workshop there will be a review of feedback on top community priorities from first workshop, evaluate potential funding strategies and review the design options and revisions to the Schlage site plan.
Lunch and Cantonese translation will be provided.
Information: Claudia Flores claudia.flores@sfgov.org
San Francisco 49ers Playoff Game
When: January 12, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. ( time not confirmed)
Where: Candlestick
January 13, 2013 - Sunday
Election for Democratic Party delegate for California Assembly District 19
When: January 13, 2013 - Sunday
Registration Time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Westlake Park Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd. Daly City , Ca.
What: Election for delegates to the California State Democratic Party Convention in April - 2013 for the 19th Assembly District. Participating voters elect six men and six women to represent the district for both the 2013 and 2014 California Democratic Convention.
Rules are very strict for each Assembly District. (I have not seen the rules for this Assembly District)
Fundraiser for the Capp Street and 23rd Fire Victims
When: January 13, 2013 - Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
Information/Donation: medasf.org/home/2013/01/03/fire-relief
January 16, 2013 - Wednesday
Noe Valley Democratic Club - David Binder
When: January 16, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: David Binder will address the Noe Valley Democratic Club. Lead qualitative research consultant for both the 2008 and 2012 Obama campaigns, he will discuss both the research and psychology behind the Obama campaign's messaging phenomenon. A Question and Answer Session will follow. All are welcome.
Information: noevalleydems.org
January 21, 2013 - Monday
Martin Luther King Day
Barack Obama Inauguration Day
Inauguration day is Monday 21, 2013, which is Martin Luther King Day. The constitution mandates that inauguration take place on January 20th, but because January 20th falls on a Sunday this year, a small private ceremony will be held on Sunday ahead of the public ceremony on Monday.
San Francisco Labor Council 2013 MLK Breakfast Celebration
When: January 21, 2013 - Monday
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council 2013 MLK Breakfast Celebration. Celebrating Labor and Community Working Together.
Tribute to International Longshore and Warehouse Union for its contribution of $250,000 to the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center rebuild.
Youth Essay Contest Winners
Essay Readings by 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place essay contest winners.
Special Live Presentation: Swearing-in Ceremony of President Obama - viewing depends on start time of ceremony in D.C.
Immediately following the breakfast , partner - The Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation will provide shuttle buses to the SF Cal Train Station for the MLK March and Parade to Yerba Buena Gardens.
Tickets on line: brownpapertickets.com/event/309740
Mail $50. check payable to San Francisco Labor Council to:
San Francisco Labor Council, 1188 Franklin #203, San Francisco.
Information: Shelley Bradford Bell shelledybbell@gmail.com
Martin Luther King Day - Breakfast and Celebration - San Francisco Democratic Party, San Francisco Labor Council
When: January 21, 2013 - Monday
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Breakfast and Celebration with San Francisco Labor Council and San Francisco Democratic Party. Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Celebration, which this year will also celebrate the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama and Vice President Biden immediately following the program.
The public swearing in will be shown as part of the traditional MLK Breakfast and Celebration. Following the event, shuttles will be provided for those who wish to participate in the Freedom March.
Tickets: $50. per person
Information: Ally 415-626-1161
Purchase: secure.actblue.com/page/inaug2012
Presidential Inaugural Viewing Party and Brunch
When: January 21, 2013 - Monday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - Pre-Inaugural Activities
9:00 a.m. - Swearing -in and President Obama's Speech
10:00 a.m. - Presidential Trivia Contest
11:00 a.m. - Inaugural Parade
Where: Bissap Baobab Village, 3372-3386 19th Street, San Francisco
What: See live coverage on Big Screen - Presidential Inaugural Viewing Party and Brunch.
Admission Free.
Crepes, pastries, mimosas, juices, wine and beer at affordable prices.
January 25, 2013 - Friday
Alliance for a Better District 6 14th Annual Meeting and Celebration
When: January 25, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments, 201 Turk Street Community Room at Jones Street, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 14th Annual Meeting and Celebration Guest speakers, election of officers, awards ceremony, door prizes, refreshments.
Information; 415-820-1560
January 26, 2013 - Saturday
Celebrating: Women, Life and Liberty, the 40th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade
When: January 26, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 am. to Noon
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco
What: A festive public celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade (which gave women the right to decide what happens to their body about abortion.) Begin with a walk down Market Street and will end with a Party.
Co- Sponsors: BACORR, California Nurses Association/National Nurses United, California Family Health Council, California Women's Agenda, Democratic Women in Action, HHS Region IX, Men Who Trust Women, SF Dept. of Public Health, SF Dept. of Status of Women, SF NOW, Women's Building of San Francisco, Women's Intercultural Network
Source: Facebook
Information:
HANC - Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council - 2013 Officers and Board:
President - Kevin Bayuk
Vice President - Richard Ivanhoe
Recording Secretary - Burt Phillips
Corresponding Secretary - Robert Leon
Treasurer: Tes Welborn
Housing/Land Use Chair: Calvin Welch
Recycling Chair: Karen Fishkin
Membership Chair: Michelle Welch
Nominating Chair: Joey Cain
Members-at-Large -:
Colleen Rivecca, Bruce Wolfe, Jim Rhoads, Karen Masonheimer, Michael Behrens
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