Monday, February 25, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through March 10th





February 25, 2013 - Monday


Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: February 25, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m. - note time change (morning session for 10:00 a.m. has been postponed)
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
 Central Subway Tunnel Boring Machine Extraction Site Special Use District 
Western South of Market Area Plan
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

St. Anthony's - Symposium on the Future of the Mid-Market District
When: February 25, 2013 - Monday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Louis B. Mayer Room, UC Hastings College of Law, 198 McAllister Street, San Francisco
What: A conversation with the San Francisco Business Times, St. Anthony Foundation and key stakeholders in the future of the Mid-Market district. 
Guest Speakers:
Mary Huss - Moderator, Publisher - SF Business Times
Harley Dubois -- Director of Community Services & Playa Safety Council Burning Man, LLC
Elise Traynum - Board Member - St Anthony Foundation
Alex Samek - Principal, KOR Realty Group
Gail Gilman - Executive Director, Community Housing Partnership
Amy Cohen - Director of Neighborhood Business Development Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Mikkel Svane - CEO & Founder, ZenDesk 
Information: stanthonysf.org

San Francisco Ethics Commission
When: February 25, 2013 - 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

Westside Democratic Club
When: February 25, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Discussion and choosing new club leadership 
Information: info@wdcsf.org

February 26, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco County Transportation Authority
When: February 26, 2013 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Commissioners: Avalos, Wiener, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Yee
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: February 26, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Port Commission
When: February 26, 2013 - 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

Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy - Community Meeting
When: February 26, 2013 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Open House
6:00 p.m. - Presentation on the content of the JCHESS and the process for completion
6:30 p.m. - Small group discussion
Where: JCCCN, 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss the draft of Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy (JCHESS)
Information: steve.wertheim@sfgov.org

San Francisco Board of Education
When: February 26, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns, Matt Haney
Information: sfusd.edu

Potrero Boosters
When: February 26, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion of two development projects located in Dogpatch:
Build Inc.'s proposals for the ProCamera site (at 3rd and 20th Street).
650 Indiana, the current site of Cafe Cocomo.
Update on the Green Benefit District meeting.  
Information: potreroboosters.org

February 27, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: February 27, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking
When: February 27, 2013 - Wednesday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Hall of Justice, San Francisco District Attorney's Office, 850 Bryant Street, Room 322, San Francisco
What: Panel  Discussion  on Existing and Proposed Human Trafficking Legislation.
Speakers:
Catherine Carlton - Menlo Park City Council Member and Chair   the Junior League of California's State Public Affairs Committee
San Francisco District Attorney's Office: Marshall Khine - Managing Attorney Sex Assault
                                                                  Marianne Barrett - Managing Attorney Child Assault
                                                                  Victor Hwang - Assistant District Attorney General                                          
                                                                  Felonies Unit    
Members of SFCAHT's Policy Committee and the San Francisco District Attorney's office will give an overview of existing and pending human trafficking legislation.
RSVP Grant and Policy Manager Tara Anderson Tara.Anderson@sfgov.org

Commission on the Status of Women
When: February 27, 2013 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Julie Soo, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Alicia Gamez, Kay Gulbengay, Rebecca Prowda, Andrea Shorter
Information: sfgov3.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: February 27, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: (note location) Northern District, Saint Vincent de Paul School, 2350 Green Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Suzy Loftus, Carol Kingsley
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club
When: February 27, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Neighborhood Center, Auditorium 362 Capp Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - Swearing in of new Executive officers:
President - Christina Olague
VP Political Affairs - Mike Alonso
VP Membership: Oscar Grande
VP Communications: Sam Rodriguez
Treasurer: Patricia Melgarejo
Secretary: Gladys Soto
Information: sflatinodemclub.com

San Francisco Democratic Party
When: (tentative) February 27, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. 
Where: State Building, Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting (agenda not posted to website yet?) - cannot confirm meeting.
Information: sfdemocrats.org

February 28, 2013 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: February 28, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: February 28, 2013 - 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: sfplanning.org

City and School District Select Committee
When: February 28, 2013 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, John Avalos, Mark Farrell
Commissioners: Hydra Mendoza, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfbos.org

Mission Peace Collaborative - Second Town Hall Meeting
When: February 28, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Everett Mission Beacon, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
What: Mission Peace Collaborative presents Building the Plan.  Second Town Hall Meeting to address violence in our community.
Information: Roberto: 415-206-0577

Community Housing  Partnership- Happy Hour with Supervisors David Chiu and London Breed
When: February 28, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 1300 on Fillmore, 1300 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Join Community Housing Partnership and the President of the Board of Supervisors, David Chiu and Supervisor London Breed as they briefly discuss their plans to address homelessness in 2013.  
Tickets: $35. chp.ticketleap.com/happyhour - (limited number of tickets) - light hors d'oeuvres, one beverage - wine, beer or soda and a brief presentation begins at 6:20 p.m.
Information: chp-sf.org

New Leaders Council - 2013 40 under 40 award winners
When: February 28, 2013  - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - VIP Reception - $100.
7:00 p.m. - 40 under 40 will begin - $50
Where: RallyPad, 144 2nd Street, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco Chapter of the New Leaders Council and they celebrate the 2013 40 under 40 award winners for entrepreneurial spirit, media leadership and advocacy.
Keynote Speaker: Secretary of State: Debra Bowen
Honorees from the Bay Area:
Angela Chan - Advocacy
Colin Mutchler - Media Leadership
Billy Parish - Entrepreneurship
Alexandra Acker-Lyons - National Advocacy Award
Tickets: https://sanfran.secure.newleaderscouncil.org/page/contribute/40Under40rsvp

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department - Sixth Annual Crab Fest
When: February 28, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - Cocktails
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department for the Sixth Annual Crab Fest to Benefit the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Scholarship Program.
Live Entertainment: Macy Blackman and the Might Fines 
$100. Individual Tickets.
RSVP: Nichelle Lyons Nichelle@speakeasy.net

Portola Neighborhood Association - Community Meeting
When: February 28, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Saint Elizabeth's Church, 490 Goettingen Street, San Francisco
What: From the agenda:
Learn about PNA projects including the Burrows Pocket Park and the Alemany Island Project.
Get an update from Toks Ajike with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on the Palega Center/Portola Playground.
Get an update from Captain O'Sullivan from SFPD on recent illegal activity and information on safety tips.
Isabel Wade with JustOneTree will be discuss their mission and how to register your lemon tree.
New school in the Portola - Ed Walters, Head of School, with Alta Vista School will be providing an overview of their school. 
David Gabriner, Portola resident will be presenting information on the Save the Avenue Theatre campaign.
Information: portolaneighborhoodassociation@gmail.com

Richmond District Democratic Club - Monthly meeting
When: February 28, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 416 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting:
Discussion on the impact of the Golden Gate Park Bike Lanes that were introduced last year.  
Pending speakers list will include representation from:
Richard Rothman for the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
SFMTA
Information: sfrddc@gmail.com

March 2, 2013 - Saturday

SFUSD - 2013 School Planning Summit
When: March 2, 2013 - Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
What: SFUSD 2013 School Planning Summit.  Supporting our Students and Schools.  Attend workshops to learn how your school budget works and much more.  Share your questions and concerns with Superintendent Richard Carranza
Light breakfast.  Parking available.
Register on line: sfusd.edu/en/councils-committee/school-site-council or call 415-249-9293

2013 San Francisco History Expo
When: March 2, 2013 - Saturday
             11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
             March 3, 2013 - Sunday
             11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Old Mint, 88 Fifth Street, San Francisco
What: 2013 San Francisco History Expo.  San Francisco History Expo brings local and neighborhood history groups together under one roof.  This is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about and participate in the San Francisco history through presentations, photographs, artifacts, children's activities and historical reenactments.
Free.
Information and a list of Participating Organizations: sfhistoryexpo.org

March 3, 2013 - Sunday

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Eric Mar
When: March 3, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Join Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club for bagels and coffee with District 1 Supervisor Eric Mar.  
Information: wallenbergdems.com

March 5, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco Domestic Partnership Seminar
When: March 5, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. - Reception provided by BALIF
6:00 p.m. - Agenda 
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:   California Controller's office is putting on an informational seminar for LGBT taxpayers.  Keynote by California Controller John Chiang as well as a  representative from the Board of Equalization, one from the Franchise Tax Board, Deb Kinney speaking about estate planning and the Center's Director of Economic Development - Eugenie FitzGerald addressing the Center's program and local resources.  The event is co-presented by the Center and BALIF.
Source:  London Breed's newsletter

Potrero Hill Democratic Club
When: March 5, 2013 - Tuesday
6:45 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What:  Potrero Hill Democratic Club -  Monthly general meeting.  Saving City College. What's the best way out of the accreditation problem? Come and hear various takes on the situation and make your voice heard.
Information: phdemclub.org

March 6, 2013 - Wednesday

London Breed Comey FUN - raiser Live at the RRAZZ
When:  March 6, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Live at the Rrazz, 1000 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a Comedy FUN-raiser for London Breed, San Francisco Supervisor, District 5.  Hosted by Jabari Davis (former host of the Red Onion)
Featured:  
Justin Lucas - Karinda Dobbins - J Re - Rudy O
DJ Oras Washinlgton in the mix
No host bar.  Dinner menu available.
Suggested Donation: $50-$500.
Contribution Link : secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/fun-raiser
Information: Shelly Tatum shelly.tatum@att.net

March 7, 2013 - Thursday

Fiona Ma - Birthday Party
When: March 7, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Delancey Street Restaurant,  (Upstairs above the Restaurant) 600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco 
What: Celebrate the Birthday of California Board of Equalization Candidate Fiona Ma.
Suggested Contribution $100., $250., $500.
FionaMa.com/Birthday2013
RSVP Required: clem@fionama.com 415-572-0890

London Breed - Western Addition Public Safety Forum
When: March 7, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Rosa Parks Elementary School, 1501 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor London Breed is sponsoring public forum on public safety in the Western Addition.  Share your input with elected officials, city departments and community members including Director of Violence Prevention Services - Diana Oliva-Aroche.
Information: info@momagic.org
Source: London Breed's newsletter

March 8, 2013 - Friday

San Francisco Democratic Party - Fundraiser with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
When: March 8, 2013 - Friday
8:00 a.m.
Where: InterContinental Mark Hopkins, 999 California Street, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee and the San Francisco Democratic Party invite you to a Breakfast Honoring past accomplishments and building a promising future!  
Special  Guest - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
$150. General Admission $250., $500. $1,000., $2,500., $5,000. $10,000. 
Information: info@sfedemocrats.org 

 March 10, 2013 - Sunday

Sunday Streets - 2013 Season Kick Off
When: March 10, 2013 - Sunday
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Embarcadero - Fisherman's Wharf to Pier 52
What: Embarcadero will be transformed into a space for you to bike, walk, run, yoga, dance or play.  
Information: sundaystreetssf.com

Democratic Women's Forum - New Members Salute
When: March 10, 2013 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Garden of First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Democratic Women's Forum - A Salute to the New Members who joined The Democratic Women's Forum.
New members: Wendy Aragon, Frances Berg, Malia Cohen, Sheila Collins, FX Crowley, Shirley Gollub, Debra Greenstein, Hanna Leung, Helen Markanton, Leah Pimental, Thea Selby, Holly Teliska
$10. 
Light Libations, finger food.
New Members are the Special Guests.
Committee: Marilyn Morley - Event Chair, Phyllis Abad, Ann Herr, Patty Moran, Joan Simmons
RSVP Acceptance only by March 5th - Marilyn Morley - marilynmorley@att.net

The Irish Literary and  Historical Society Saint Patrick's Banquet
When: March 10, 2013 - Sunday
6:00 p.m. cocktails - no host
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: Saint Patrick's Ballroom, United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco.
What: The Irish Literary and Historical Society Saint Patrick's Banquet.   
Guest Speaker: Paul Whitworth - actor and UC Santa Cruz Professor of Theatre Arts - will deliver a dramatic presentation from the annals of Irish literature.
Entertainment: Pamela  Alexander, Celtic harpist and lyric soprano will perform during the cocktail hour.
After-dinner entertainment will be offered by Esther Mulligan and John Ilyin with harpist Diana Rowen.
Ticket $55 includes dinner with wine.  Reservation deadline March lst.  No tickets will be sold at the door.
Make checks payable to I.LH.S. - mail to Eileen Kivlehan, 1494 7th Avenue, San Francisco
 94122 Information: Eileen Kivlehan 415-681-2078
Information: ILHSSF.ORG


Information: 

2013 Potrero Hill Democratic Club Officers:

President - Joni Eisen
First Vice President  Program/Membership Chair - Monisha Mustapha
Second Vice President  Political Action Chair - Mike Maffei
Secretary - J. R. Eppler
Treasurer - Hilary Cohen
Webmaster - John O'Neill
Officer At-Large - Maulik Shah
Officer At-Large - Bob Boileau 

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