San Francisco Organizing Project - Soul of the City
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pedro's Cantina, 158 King Street, San Francisco
What: Soul of the City - San Francisco Organizing Project's 30th Anniversary.
Cocktail Reception
Honoring:
George Wesolek, Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns, Archdiocese of San Francisco
Mission Economic Development Agency
Student and Staff Leaders from Leadership High School.
Early Sponsors: Duggan's Serra Mortuary Daly City, Shelby Designs and Illustrates, Golden Bear Restaurant Group, State Senator Mark Leno, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Lennar Urban, Sherri and Joe Sawyer, Msgr. Mickey McCormick, Mission Economic Development Agency, Erika Katske, Rabbi Reuben Zellman
Media Sponsor: Univision 14
Tickets: $75. Individual, $125. - One pair (2 tickets) : brownpapertickets.com/event/316614
Information: Elizabeth McDonald-Zwoyer - elizabeth@sfop.org
Police Commission: Tasers in San Francisco
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 3705 Third Street @ Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Police Commission is holding a series of community meetings to discuss TASERS for the San Francisco Police Commission.
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
SFMTA - Community Meeting - Mission Bay Loop.
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: 654 Minnesota Street, 3rd Floor, Tivoli Room, San Francisco
What: SFMTA is hosting a community meeting to discuss the Mission Bay Loop - turnaround at Third, 18th, and 19th and Illinois Street.
Information: sfmta.com/cmsmpro/MissionBayLoop.
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - David Campos
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor David Campos will present his proposal to name the San Francisco International Airport in honor and recognition of Harvey Milk.
Information: alicebtoklas.org
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room, Plaza level between North and South Towers, Castro and Duboce, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting
Information: dtna.org
February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
SPUR - Implementing the TEP
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Hear an update on the Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP) by SFTMA Transit Service Planning Manager Julie Kirschbaum and TEP Planning Manager Sean Kennedy
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
Board of Supervisors Meeting
When: February 12, 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 12, 2013 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners (per agenda) - Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Willie Adams, Leslie Katz
Information: sf-port.org
George Gascon - Reception
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Offices of Keker and Van Ness, 633 Battery Street, San Francisco
What: Debt retirement reception in honor of San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon. Co-hosts Michael Romano and Natasha Minsker.
Suggested Contribution: $100., $250., $500.
RSVP: Mary Martell mary@calgroupinc.com
Information: 415-692-3556
State of the Union Speech
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. (per SFGATE tv schedule)
Community Meeting
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: 230 Eddy Street Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, Multi-purpose room, San Francisco
What: A community meeting to discuss neighborhood concerns, legislative and safety updates
Meeting sponsored by Alliance for a Better District 6, Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco and Tip Top Market
Information: 415-820-1560
North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Park Police Station, 1899 Waller, Community Room, San Francisco
What: NOPNA monthly meeting. Representative of the Stanyan Street McDonalds owner will be in attendance to discuss planned improvements for the store and immediate area.
Information: nopna.org
San Francisco School Board
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, lst Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Meondoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Harvey Milk Airport - Supervisor David Campos
History of how Alicia Garza got involved in queer politics.
Wage Equity - Gustav Feldman
Information: milkclub.org
February 13, 2013 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: February 13, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
Police Commission
When: February 13, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
February 14, 2013 - Thursday
Valentine's Day
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: February 14, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu (change?), Malia Cohen, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: February 14, 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
SPUR - Market and Van Ness: The Winds of Change
When: February 14, 2013 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join Marc Babsin of the Emerald Fund, Kearstin Dischinger of the San Francisco Planning Department and others for a look at whats on the horizon in regards to Market and Van Ness.
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
San Francisco Housing Authority
When: February 14, 2013 - Thursday
Time: Do not know - left a message for information
Where: Do not know - assume it will be 440 Turk Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Phil Arnold, Eric Fleming, Jaci Fong, Patricia Thomas, Joaquin Torres, Ted Yamasaki (per press release from Mayor Ed Lee). I understand there are more openings?
Information: sfha.org
Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women
When: February 14, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall Steps, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee, District Attorney George Gascon, Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, V-Day Executive Director Susan Celia Swan, Commission on the Status of Women President Julie Soo, Filipina Women's Network President Marily Mondejar are asking you to join One Billion women, men and everyone who loves us to Walk Out, Dance, Rise UP and Demand an end to violence against women.
Information: onebillionrisingsf.org
February 15, 2013 - Friday
Generations 2013: LGBT History Experience
When: February 15, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: African-American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrating the lives of Black LGBT historical figures. Free. Food, Entertainment, Art Gallery, Testing and more.
Information: facebook.comGenerationsBlackLgbtHistory
February 16, 2013 - Saturday
Black History Month and Lunar New Year
When: February 16, 2013 - Saturday
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco
What: In honor of Black History Month and the Lunar New Year the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, The Chinatown Community Development Center are having the Third Annual celebration of culture, family and tradition. All are welcome. First 100 families - free toy give away, free bags of groceries, gift cards and other raffle prizes. Performance by CYC Lion Dance and African Dance.
Sponsored by SFSU Asian American Studies Dept., the San Francisco Deputy Sheriff Foundation , the San Francisco Asian Peace Officer Association, and the San Francisco Police Department.
Wigg Party 3rd Anniversary - Field Day
When: February 16, 2013 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where: Baker and Fell Street in front of the McKinley Statue, San Francisco
What: Third anniversary of the first Wigg Party Party. To celebrate the occasion there will be a day of fund and games in the Panhandle. Kickball, capture the flag , everybody's it tag. Play until the sun goes down and then retire to the Sunshine Castle, 1571 Fulton Street, San Francisco for drinks and good company.
Information: wiggparty.org
Chinese Newcomers Service Center - Gung Hay Fat Choy!
When: February 16, 2013 - Saturday
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Good Luck Dinner celebrating the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Serpent and supporting Chinese Newcomers Service Center.
Start the New Year with the best in Won Ton Soup, Chinese Chicken Salad, Lemon Shrimp, Cashew Chicken, Cha Sil Toishan Brownies, Don Tot, and munch munch more...too munch to list
Talented Chefs: Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Rafael Mandelman, Malia Cohen, Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee, Eric Mar, Leland Yee, Phil Ting, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Campos, John Avalos, Betty Yee, Dennis Herrera, Jose Cisneros, Virginia Sung, Albert S. Tam, Thomas Yuen, Julia Ling, Albert S. Tam, Hanna Leung, Angela Chan, Helen Hui, Henry Young, Amy Cheng, Jackie Kious, Ted Fang, Richard Ow, Marti Dinan, Ann Kirk, Ed Sykes, Steve Lewey, Ely Tran, Dick Grosboll, Mary Jung, Ina Dearman, Joan Simmons, Samson Wong, Julie Soo, Eliza Chan, Julia Ling, Cheryl Willis, Eileen Kivlehan, Eddie Chin, Carolos Serrano-Quan, Camilla Schneider, Ryszard Koprowski, Lawrence Ling, Robin Brasso, Stephanie Jee, Ben and Ruby Tom, Zoanne Nordstrom, Josie Karydas, Judith Flynn, Thelma Bridges, Peter and Mei Lam, Jane Bernard Powers, Gimmy Park Li, Xing Chu Wang, Chief Chef: Esther Marks.
RSVP: 564-1482
Donor's Choice: $18. $20. $28, $38., $50. $78. $88.. $108. $228
Chinese Newcomers Service Center:
President: Peter Lam
Vice-President: Thomas Yuen
Secretary: Julia Ling
Treasurer: Angela Chan
Board: Otis Byrd, Peter Chak, Nancy Chen, Eric Cheung, Helen Hui, Milton Hum, Hanna Leung, Albert S. Tam, Samson Wei, Garry Wong, Henry Young
Executive Director: Carlos Serrano-Quan
February 17, 2013 - Sunday
Bay Area Forward on Climate Rally
When: February 17, 2013 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: One Market Plaza, San Francisco
What: Come to Bay Area Forward on Climate Rally. Demand President Obama take action on climate change and reject the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Sponsors: 350 Bay Area and 350 Silicon Valley Bay Localize, Center for Biological Diversity, Citizens Climate Lobby, CREDO Action, Global Exchange, Greenpeace, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club - Mother Lode, Loma Prieta, and SF Bay Chapters.
Information: fowardonclimate.org
February 18, 2013 - Monday
Presidents Day
League of Pissed-Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: February 18, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Lucky 13, 2140 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly happy hour.
Information: theleague.com/sf
February 19, 2013 - Tuesday
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership meeting
When: February 19, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: From Agenda: Old business - proposed by-laws change on per cent needed for endorsement, New business - Gus Feldman from SEIU talking about Wage Equality.
Information: milkclub.org
GLBT History Museum - Bay Area African American GLBT
When: February 19, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Multimedia exhibit on Bay Area African American GLBT lives from the last four decades.
Admission: $5.
Information: glbthistory.org
February 21, 2013 - Thursday
Rec and Park Commission
When: February 21, 2013 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, (don't know), San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Allan Low, Tom Harrison, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information: sfrecpark.org
District Attorney George Gascon - Meet and Greet Reception
When: February 21, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Offices of Pearson, Simon, Warshaw & Penny, 44 Montgomery Street, Suite 2450, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet Reception with San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon. Learn about the innovative programs District Attorney Gascon has implemented and help to retire his campaign debt.
Hosted by: Robert Retana, Victoria Sanchez De Alba, Xochitl Carrion, Coco Corona, Rick De Alba, Daniel A. Flores, Gregory Flores, Miguel Galarza, Alicia M. Gamez, Norma Garcia, Victor Marquez, Kenneth Martinson-Gomez, Richard Ventura
$100., $250., $500.
RSVP: Mary Martell Mary@calgroupinc.com
February 23, 2013 - Saturday
Bayview Branch Library - Opening
When: February 23, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: 5075 Third Street, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Public Library, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and the Bayview Library Campaign Committee invite you to the opening of the new Bayview Branch Library. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Malia Cohen and City Librarian Luis Herrera celebrate the opening.
Information: sfpl.org
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
When: February 23, 2013 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: chineseparade.com - new route
What: Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade.
Information: chineseparade.com
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