April 29, 2013 - Monday Bradley Manning - Protest When: April 29, 2013 - Monday 5:00 p.m. Where: Outside SF Pride Office, 1841 Market Street, San Francisco What: A group of gay activists have called a protest against the San Francisco Pride Committee's rescinding of naming Bradley Manning as a Grand Marshal. Central City Democrats Anniversary Celebrating Seven Years When: April 29, 2013 - Monday 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: 201 Turk Street Apartments, 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco What: 7th Anniversary and Celebration of Central City Democrats. Awards ceremony, guest speakers, board elections, door prizes and refreshments Recognition Awards: Alysabeth Alexander: Dynamic Excellence Award Jazzie Collins: Senior Advocate Award Denise Dorey: Political Documentaries Award Nella Manuel: Constituent Representative Award Justin Morgan: Democrat Extraordinaire Award Walter Paulson: Political Entertainment Award Joseph Thomas: Food Justice Award Bruce Wolfe: Open Government Award Organizers of the event are: Michael Nulty, President David Elliott Lewis - lst Vice President Marvis Phillips - 2nd Vice President Dennis Isner - Secretary Susan Bryan - Treasurer Otto Duffy - Member at Large Dean Clark - Member at Large Co-Sponsors: North of Market Business Association, Tip Top Market. Information: 415-339-8683 April 30, 2013 - Tuesday SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco What: SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting. Speak up for safety at a Polk Street Community meeting. Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Facebook Women for Katy When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Chambers Eat and Drink, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco What: Fundraiser for Supervisor Katy Tang - District 4. Hear about her plans for District 4 and her campaign. Co-hosted: Carmen Chu, Alix Rosenthal, Fiona Ma, Malia Cohen, London Breed, Leslie Katz, Mary Jung, Zoe Dunning, Leah Pimentel, Kat Anderson, Meagan Levitan, Melanie Nutter, Suzy Loftus, Rebecca Prozan, Megan Hamilton, Andrea Bruss, Catherine Rauschuber, Sunny Angulo, Trisha Prashad Musical entertainment: Tamo (Space Cowboys/DJTamo.com Suggested Contribution $100., $250., $500. RSVP: RSVP@katytang.com Donation: katytang.com
San Francisco History Association - David Talbot - "Season of the Witch" When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Saint Philips Roman Catholic Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco What: San Francisco History Association - David Talbot will speak , founder of Salon.com and author of "Season of the Witch" - a history of San Francisco during the turbulent period between the 1960's and early 1980's. $5. admission for nonmembers. Information:sanfranciscohistory.org
May 1, 2013 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener Information: sfbos.org Rise For May Day! When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Where: 24th Street and Mission Street, San Francisco What: San Francisco March. Rise for May Day. Workers, youth, families and communities for Equal Justice, Immigrants Will Rise! Contact: Josue.ywu@gmail.com or Amber@sflaborcouncil.com Sunshine Ordinance Task Force When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco Task Force:Richard Knee, Kitt Grant, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka, Ex-officio - Angela Calvillo Information:sfbos.org
San Francisco Police Commission When: May 1, 2013 - 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, Suzy Loftus Information: sanfranciscopolice.org Manhattanization of Potrero Hill? When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Where: Slovenian Hall, 2101 Mariposa Street, San Francisco What: Community meeting. MUNA and Verdi Club want to talk about What Controls are there to manage the development plans for Potrero Hill and the city's eastern neighborhoods. These changes affect you. Come and learn about them. Discussion includes 480 Potrero. Hosts: MUNA and Verdi Club Guests: Malia Cohen, District 10 Supervisor Adam Varat, San Francisco Planning Department Information: sfmuna.org
FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco - Katy Tang When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Western Addition Library, 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco What:FDR Democratic Club monthly meeting - Supervisor Katy Tang from District 4. Katy Tang will discuss her vision for the Sunset, and the importance of senior and disability concerns. Information: fdrdemclub.org May 2, 2013 - Thursday Yerba Buena Alliance - Neighborhood Meeting When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Where: African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco What:Yerba Buena Alliance - Yerba Buena neighborhood meeting. From the agenda includes: MOAD Events, exhibits and programs, Mexican Museum public information on its future home in Yerba Buena. Novela opening, formerly Fluid Lounge, 662 Mission Street, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Warriors Arena update. Refreshments provided. RSVP info@yerbabuena.org Planning Commission When: May 2, 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 Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday 2:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco Supervisors:David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee Information: sfbos.org You can also follow me by twitter and facebook:
EMERGE California - Annual Event When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday 6:00 p.m. General Reception and Program Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco What: EMERGE California Annual Event. Recognizing Senator Barbara Boxer as their Woman of the Year. General Tickets $100. upward Information: emergeca.org/events League of Women Voters of San Francisco - Women Who Could be President When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: City Club, 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco What: League of Women Voters of San Francisco Annual Gala - "Women Who Could be President". Honoring exceptional women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service in the community: Bonnie J. Addario Nancy Hellman Bechtle Naomi M. Kelly Nancy E. Pfund Christine Pelosi League Member $100. Non-League Member $155. (can include a one-year membership in the League) RSVP lwvsf@lwvsf.org SFVotes.org May 3, 2013 - Friday The Children's Fund Community Planning Conference When: May 3, 2013 - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: College Track, 4301 Third Street, San Francisco What: The Children's Fund Community Planning Conference. The San Francisco Children's Fund was passed in 1991 as the Children's Amendment to the City Charter. It is time to prepare for the next re-authorization in 2014. Let's make history again, and make San Francisco's next Children's Amendment the best children's legislation. Sponsored by the newly formed Children's Funding Community Coalition with co-chairs Diane Gray, Sarah Wan, Mario Paz, Jessica Mele and Fonda Davison - 50 agencies strong. Come to working conference to discuss key issues: Governance and oversight of the Children's Fund Coordination of children's services city-wide Authentic community input into a children's services plan. Target population for funding. Improving accountability and outcomes. Administering and staffing the funding allocation process. Crating a Service Provide Advisory board. Information: Chelsea Boilard at cboilard@colemanadvocates.org or Margaret Brodkin at margaret@margaretbrodkins.com RSVP to ensure lunch. May 4, 2013 - Saturday
Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Town hall Series on City's Budget - Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos When: May 4, 2013 - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell Street, San Francisco What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District 8 and District 9 with Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos Information:sfmayor.org/budget May 5, 2013 - Sunday Mission Anti-Gentrification Block Party When: May 5, 2013 - Sunday 1:00 p.m. Where: 16th Street and Mission BART Plaza, San Francisco What:Anti-Gentrification Block Party. In the last several decades, thousands of people have been displaced from the Mission District due to evictions, high rents, rising cost of living, transportation costs and lack of access to employment and education. Join with Mission residents to speak out and gather to build a culture of resistance against gentrification in San Francisco. Rally Support for in the works facing eviction. ITW (intheworkssf.wordpress.com) are facing eviction. Come to block party to rally support for ITW and let them know they are not alone . Pizza donated by Arizmendi, tacos by Food Not Bombs. Guest speakers include members of the Housing Rights Committee, POOR News, Homes Not Jails Live Music performances, Live Poetry performances.
May 7, 2013 - Tuesday Potrero Hill Democratic Club - The Affordable Care Act When: May 7, 2013 - Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco What: The Affordable Care Act will be fully enacted on January 1, 2014. Hear Bonnie Preston MSPH, Outreach and Policy Specialist at the US department of Health and Human Services discuss the basics about the federal law and the state's exchange. Patricia McGinnis, Executive Director of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform will approach the issue from a senior perspective. Information: phdemclub.org May 8, 2013 - Wednesday Alliance for Jobs and Sustainable Growth - Katy Tang When: May 8, 2013 - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Park Chalet Garden Restaurant, 1000 Great Highway, San Francisco What: Alliance for Jobs and Sustainable Growth's fundraiser of Supervisor Katy Tang - candidate for supervisor in District 4. Suggested Contributions: $100., $250., $500. RSVP: RSVP@katytang.com May 10, 2013 - Friday Powerful Images + Alluring Objects - Fundraiser for Sunday Streets When: May 10, 2013 - Friday 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Where: 111 Minna, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco What: Nexus ArtReach partners with the Deyoung Museum host fundraiser for Sunday Streets. Emcee: Amy Fray Music: Dj Lamont Guest Speakers include Supervisor John Avalos, Susan King, Tom Radulovich Live painting, raffle Drawing and more! Suggested donations at the door. Information: sundaystreetssf.com May 11, 2013 - Saturday Bernal Heights Community Congress When: May 11, 2013 - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco What:Bernal Heights Community Congress. Breakout sessions: Public Housing Working Group, Youth Summit Organizing/Youth-Police Relations, Neighborhood Safety/Block Group Organizing, Senior Health and Public Safety Information: bhnc.org
April 22, 2013 - Monday Fight for Rent Control When: April 22, 2013 - Monday Noon Where: San Francisco City Hall, Polk Street Steps, San Francisco What: Fight for Rent Control. Join the League of Young Voters and every tenant group in the city to fight back the latest attack on rent control. Information: sf@theleague.com Land Use and Economic Development Committee When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 1:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco What: Land Use and Economic Development Committee. On the agenda: TIC amendments Supervisors:Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu Information: sfbos.org Ethics Commission When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 5:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco Commisioners:Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul Renne, Jamienne S. Studley Information: sfethics.org Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Town hall Series on City's Budget - Malia Cohen and John Avalos When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District 10 and District 11 with Supervisor Malia Cohen and Supervisor John Avalos Information:sfmayor.org/budget
D5 Action - CEQA and TIC/Condo When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 6:30 p.m. Where: Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco What: D5 Action meeting. Discussion: CEQA and TIC/Condo Information: D5Action.org San Francisco Labor Council - Special Guests When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 6:30 p.m. Where: Plumber's Hall, 1621 Market Street, San Francisco What: San Francisco Labor Council meeting. Special Guests: A delegation of trade unionists from Morocco and Tuni who participated in the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia which led to the "Arab Spring" uprising in 2011. These trade unionists are excited to meet labor leaders and activists from the United States. The meeting is open to interested members of the public. Information:sflaborcouncil.org
Westside Democratic Club - Supervisor Katy Tang When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 7:00 p.m. Where: Taraval Police Community Room, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco What: Come meet our newest member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Katy Tang of the Sunset's District 4. RSVP: sfwestsidedems@gamil.com April 23, 2013 - Tuesday Board of Supervisors When: April 23, 2013 - Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee Information:sfbos.org
Port Commission When: April 23, 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, Mel Murphy Information: sf-port.org
April 24, 2013 - Wednesday Budget and Finance Sub-Committee When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos Information:sfbos.org
Budget and Finance Committee When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener Information:sfbos.org
City and School District Select Committee - Special Meeting When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco What: Special Meeting. Summer Jobs Plus initiative and Summer School Programming, Hearing: Prop. H Expenditure Plan and Reauthorization and Children's Fund Status and Reauthorization Supervisors:Jane Kim, John Avalos, Mark Farrell Commissioners:Hydra B. Mendoza, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns Information: sfbos.org
Commission on the Status of Women - Commission Meeting When: April 24, 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
Police Commission When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesdy 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
San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco County Central Committee: Mary Jung, Kat Anderson, John Avalos, David Campos, David Chiu, Malia Cohen, Petra DeJesus, Matt Dorsey, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Leslie Katz, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Manderlman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal, Arlo Hale Smith, Scott Wiener. Ex-Officio Members: Senator Dianne Feinstein, U. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Jackie Speier, Attorney General Kamala Harris, State Senator Leland Yee, State Senator Mark Leno, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano Information: sfdemocrats.org
Community Housing Partnership - A Night with the Stars Through the Decades When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - Show Begins Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco What: A Night with the Stars. Talented tenants and community members, all of whom have experience homelessness, take you through the decades with music from the 1960's to today. All proceeds benefit Community Housing Partnership. Building Together Awards - Leadership San Francisco. Raymond James The Mayor's Office of HOPE Emcees:Dave Clark, Anchor, KTVU-TV and Fabiola Kramsky-Gascon, Anchor, Univision Entertainment: Five talented individuals, Cardinalidae, DJ Dave Gillis, Bay Music and Entertainment General Admission $60. View of show and a dessert reception - 9:00 p.m. Information and Ticket Information: anightwiththestars-sf.org April 25, 2013 - Thursday Government Audit and Oversight Committee When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday 10:00 a.m. Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Katy Tang, David Campos Information:sfbos.org
Planning Commission When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday Noon Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Ciny Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Hathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya Information: sfbos.org San Francisco Housing Authority When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday 4:00 p.m. Where: 440 Turk Street, San Francisco Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Eric Fleming, Patrica Thomas, Ted Yamasaki Information: sfha.org
Community College - Board of Trustees Meeting When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday 6:00 p.m. Where: Multi-Use Building, Room 140, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Rafael Mandelman, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong, William Walker - Student Trustee Information: ccsf.edu Streetscape work on Cesar Chavez Street When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday 6:00 p.m. Where: Flynn School, 3125 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco What: Community meeting about the streetscape work being done on Cesar Chavez Street. Information: Frances Taylor duck.taylor@yahoo.com Richmond District Democratic Club - Meeting - Washington 8 and CEQA Legislation When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday 6:30 p.m. Note: (meeting starting 1/2 hour early) Where: Richmond District Police Station, Community Room, 461 - 6th Avenue, SF What: Washington 8 discussion: Guest speakers: Jon Golinger of No Wall on the Waterfront Former Planning Commissioner Alec Bash speaking in favor of 8 Washington. There will also be a discussion on CEQA legislation from Scott Wiener's office and Jane Kim office. There will also be elections for 2013-2014 Executive Board. Information: sfrddc@gmail.com Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center's Sunset Soiree Celebration and Fundraiser When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Where: Zellerbach Mansion, 1550 Fell Street, San Francisco What: Join Honorary Hosts Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader, Congresswoman Jackie Speier and the Friends of Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center at the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center's Sunset Soiree celebration and fundraiser. Featuring Emcee/auctioneer Michael Capozzola, Djs from SNBC's Urban Music Program, Silent and live auctions, 2 hosted bars, Raffle. Delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Tickets $125. snbc.org Information: 415-759-3690 x 7304 April 27, 2013 - Saturday SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco What: SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting. Speak up for safety at Polk Street Community meeting. Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - facebook Discussion on the proposed streetscape for Valencia between Cesar Chavez and Mission When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco What: Discussion on the proposed streetscape for Valencia between Cesar Chavez and Mission Information: missionvalenciagreengateway.eventbrite.com
Beyond Differences: Fourth Annual Family BBQ When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, Ca. What: Beyond Differences Fourth Annual Family BBQ. Teens in Action to end social isolation. No One eats alone. Guest Emcee: Dave Clark - co-anchor "KTVU Channel 2 Morning News" Special Greetings -Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools. Featuring an original theatrical presentation by the Beyond Difference Teen Board and Leadership Academy Training Program. Steel Jam Interactive Steel Drum Experience, The Bubblesmith, Sterling Johnson. Tickets $25. per person. $50. per family. Information: dealingkidsbackin2013.eventbrite.com
African American Democratic Club When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday Noon - Sign-in and Candidate Statements 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Election Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco What: African American Democratic Club Membership Elections. Must have been a member for 60 days. Information:aadcsf..com
April 28, 2013 - Sunday Help McClaren Park's 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday 8:30 a.m. to Noon Where: Louis Sutter Clubhouse (near Wayland and University Street, park entrance). What: Help McClaren Park's 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. All you can eat pancake, sausage, fruit, milk, juice, coffee and tea. $10 for adults, $5. for children. Information:helpmlpark.weebly.com
Glen Park Festival When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: San Francisco's Glen Park Village, along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery, as well as extending down Wilder Street, San Francisco What: Glen Park Festival. A Neighborhood Tradition to Support the Glen Park Community. Live music. Great food. Raffle prizes. Information:glenparkfestival.com
Public Education and Our Right to the City When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco Community School, 125 Excelsior Street, San Francisco What:Public Education and Our Right to the City. An Intersectoral Analysis and Exchange. Join Teachers 4 Social Justice, the Center for Political Education, the Vampire Slayers, and Rethinking Schools for a critical dialogue on the intersection between school closures, the current attacks on City College of San Francisco, the forces of gentrification. Pauline Lipman, an activists scholar on the coordinating committee of Teachers for Social Justice in Chicago, and a nationally recognized analyst of the school closure epidemic and the connection between school closing and gentrification. Source: Facebook - The Center for Political Education 2013 Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Crab Feed Fundraiser When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Bayview YMCA Gym, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco What:1st Annual Crab Feed Dinner Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. All you can eat salad, bread, garlic noodles and crab. Beer/wine/soda also for sale. All proceeds benefit the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Sports Program. Tickets:2013bayviewcrafbeed.eventbrite.com $43.19 April 29, 2013 - Monday Central City Democrats Anniversary Celebrating Seven Years When: April 29, 2013 - Monday 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: 201 Turk Street Apartments, 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco What: 7th Anniversary and Celbration of Central City Democrats. Awards ceremony, guest speakers, board elections, door prizes and refreshments Recognition Awards: Alysabeth Alexander: Dynamic Excellence Award Jazzie Collins: Senior Advocate Award Denise Dorey: Political Documentaries Award Nella Manuel: Constituent Representative Award Justin Morgan: Democrat Extraordinaire Award Walter Paulson: Political Entertainment Award Joseph Thomas: Food Justice Award Bruce Wolfe: Open Government Award Organizers of the event are: Michael Nulty, President David Elliott Lewis - lst Vice President Marvis Phillips - 2nd Vice President Dennis Isner - Secretary Susan Bryan - Treasurer Otto Duffy - Member at Large Dean Clark - Member at Large Co-Sponsors: North of Market Business Association, Tip Top Market. Information: 415-339-8683 April 30, 2013 - Tuesday SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco What: SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting. Speak up for safety at a Polk Street Community meeting. Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Facebook Women for Katy! When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Cambers eat + drink, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco What:"Women for Katy" - a fundrisor for Supervisor Katy Tang to support her campaign to defend her appointment to District 4 Supvisor. Meet Supervisor Tang and hear about her plans for District 4 and for her campaign. Co-hosted by: Assessor Carmen Chu, Alix Rosenthal, Fiona Ma, Malia Cohen, London Breed, Leslie Katz, Mary Jung, Zoe Dunning, Leah Pimentel, Kat Anderson, Meagan Levitan, Melanie Nutter, Suzy Loftus, Rebecca Prozan, Megan Hamilton, Andrea Bruss, Catherine Rauschuber, Sunny Angulo, Trisha Prashad Musical Entertainment by Tamo (Space Cowboys/DJTamo.com) Suggested Contribution: $100., $150., $500. Limited number of tickets available. Please RSVP by emailing RSVP@katytang.com Donation: katytang.com
May 1, 2013 - Wednesday FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco - Monthly Meeting When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Western Addtion Library, 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco Information: fdrdems@gmail.com May 2, 2013 - Thursday EMERGE California - Annual Event When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday 6:00 p.m. General Reception and Porgram Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco What: EMERGE California Annual Event. Recognizing Senator Barbara Boxer as their Woman of the Year. General Tickets $100. upward Information: emergeca.org/events League of Women Voters of San Francisco - Women Who Could be President When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: City Club, 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco What: League of Women Voters of San Franciscial Annual Gala - "Women Who Could be President". Honoring exceptional women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service in the community: Bonnie J. Addario Nancy Hellman Bechtle Naomi M. Kelly Nancy E. Pfund Christine Pelosi League Member $100. Non-League Member $155. (can include a one-year membership in the League) RSVP lwvsf@lwvsf.org SFVotes.org
May 4, 2013 - Saturday
Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Town hall Series on City's Budget - Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos When: May 4, 2013 - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell Street, San Francisco What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District 8 and District 9 with Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos Information:sfmayor.org/budget
You can also follow me by twitter and facebook: twitter.com/cheesedanish facebook.com/lindapost Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com Important: Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.
Rose Garden, State Capitol, Sacramento, Ca. April 16, 2013 - Tuesday San Francisco Board of Supervisors When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco Supervisors:David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee Information: sfbos.org
Entertainment Commission When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph , Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Al Perez, Bryant Tan, Naomi Akers Information:sfgov2.org
San Francisco Youth Commission - Special off site Meeting When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 Third Street, San Francisco Commissioners: Mia Shackelford, Nicholas Persky, Paul Monge-Rodriguez, Rachel Brodwin, Christine Huynh, Sarah Armstrong, Angel Carrion, Brian Hu, Kyron Covington, Ramon Gomez, Alex Guzman-Ramos, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Mia Tu Mutch, Vee Taumoepeau, Eric Wu Ariel Yu Information: sfbos.org
Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - General Meeting When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco What: General Meeting. Hosts: Ewing Terrace Neighborhood Assn. - ETNA Fair Oaks Community Coalition - FOCC Program:Yin Lan Zhang, Bureau of Environmental Managements SFPUC and Jeff Gilman Groundwater Project Manager SFPUC - How San Francisco's water supply is diversifying by blending aquifer water and secondary sources of water to the city's Hetch Hetchy water supply Karen Kubic, Wastewater Enterprise Capital Program Director and Tyrone Jue, SFPUC spokesman - San Francisco's Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP) Information:csfn.net
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Meeting - Housing Issues When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco What: Housing Issues: Lee Hepner, Milk Club Board Member, panel moderator Brian Basinger, AIDS Housing Alliance Tommi Avicolli Mecca, Housing Committee, LGBT Aging Policy Task Force A representative from ACT UP Maria Zamudia from Just Cause, SF Housing Rights Campaign Lead Organizer Information: milkclub.org
April 17, 2013 - Wednesday Budget and Finance Sub-Committee When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco Supervisors:Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos Information: sfbos.org
Budget and Finance Committee When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco Supervisors:Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener Information: sfbos.org San Francisco Transit Riders Union - Better Market Street Plan Forum When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco What: San Francisco Transit Riders Union -Better Market Street Plan Forum. Do you ride Muni on Market Street? There are major changes afoot on Market and we need to make sure we get quicker trips. How is this plan going to make Muni run better? This is the place to ask the planners those hard questions. Information:sftru.org
San Francisco Elections Commission When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco Commissioners:Jill Rowe, Catalian Ruiz-Healy, Richard Matthews, Gerard Gleason, Rosabella Safont, Arnold Townsend, Winnie Yu Information: elections.commission@sfgov.org
Central Subway Construction at the Pagoda When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Where: Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco What: Join SFMTA Director Ed Reiskin to hear about the constructions plans for Central Subway at the Pagoda Latino Democratic Club - Forum: Latino Businesses in the Mission District When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday 6:35 p.m. Meeting 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Forum Where: Eric Quezada for Culture and Politics, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco What: General Meeting. Forum: Latino Businesses in the Mission District. Panelists: Amparo Vigil, owner of Puerto Allegre Eric Arguello, President of Lower 24th Street Merchants and Neighbors Association TBD, worker-owner of Maya Luna restaurant Facilitator: Oscar Grande, V.P.Communications Information:sflatinodemclub.org
Noe Valley Democratic Club - Supervisor David Campos When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco What Annual Members Meeting. Supervisor David Campos will have a brief discussion regarding renaming the San Francisco International Airport in honor of Supervisor Harvey Milk. Discussion on Bylaw changes and future plans for the Club. Information: noevalleydems.org
April 18, 2013 - Thursday Planning Commission When: April 18, 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
Rules Committee When: April 18, 2013 - Thursday 1:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco Supervisors:Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen Information: sfbos.org San Francisco City College: What Now? When: April 18, 2013 - Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco What: San Francisco City College: What Now? Hear what a trio of intimately involved individuals think about San Francisco City College and bring your own opinions and questions: Wendy Kaufmyn, Engineering instructor, CCSF Rafael Mandelman, Board Member, CCSF Shanell Williams, President, Associated Student Council, CCSF Sponsored by San Francisco Progressive Democrats of San Francisco Information: SanFranPDA@aol.com City Democratic Club - Supervisor Norman Yee When: April 18, 2013 - Thursday 7:30 p.m. Where: Chancellor Hotel, Clipper Room, 433 Powell Street, San Francisco What: An Evening with Supervisor Norman Yee. Information: citydemocraticclub.blogspot.com
April 20, 2013 - Saturday Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Townhall Series on City's Budget - Eric Mar and Katy Tang When: April 20, 2013 - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: George Washington High School, 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District One and District Four with Supervisor Eric Mar and Supervisor Katy Tang. Information:sfmayor.org/budget Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival When: April 20, 2013 - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - Parade - 19th Street and Guerrero Street Noon to 5:00 p.m. - 24th Street Fair - Treat to Bryant Street What:Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival. Music, entertainment, arts and crafts booths, 24th Street Merchants, sidewalk sales, youth stage and children's area - Treat to Harrison Street, Classic Car Show, Los Vaqueros Dancing, Horses, Bryant Street Stage: Danza Azteca Xitalli. Music by: Dr. Loco Adelante, Los Cenzontles Treat Street Youth State. Information: cesarchavezday.org
Housing - Healthcare and Eviction - Death When: April 20, 2013 - Saturday Noon Where: 16th and Mission, San Francisco - ending at Harvey Milk Plaza What: Join ACT UP / San Francisco in a demonstration and protest to bring light to the impact of gentrification, displacement and the high cost of living on people with HIV/AIDS. The action will start at noon at 16th and Mission and end up at Harvey Milk Plaza at 2:00 p.m. ACT UP! Fight Back! Fight AIDS! Source: Facebook ACT UP/San Francisco April 21, 2013 - Sunday GLIDE Celebrates 50; A Town Hall Meeting with Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani When: April 21, 2013 - Sunday 1:00 p.m. Where: GLIDE Freedom Hall, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco What: The GLIDE Community Leadership and Pastoral Teams present: A Town Hall Meeting with Cecil and Janice, co-authors of "Beyond the Possible, 50 Years of Creating Radical Change at a Community called Glide". Moderated by Jim Steyer- long-time GLIDE member, civil rights attorney and child advocate. Light refreshments. Free. Donations are encouraged. All proceeds benefit GLIDE programs. Information: Candace Snyder candacesnyder20@gmail.com glide.org
Northern California Cherry Blossom Grand Parade When: April 21, 2013 - Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: Civic Center Plaza - Larkin Street and Grove, San Francisco. Starting at City Hall at 1:00 p.m. north on Polk, west on Post, concludes in Japantown at approximately 3:00 p.m. Information:sfcherryblossom.org
April 22, 2013 - Monday Fight for Rent Control When: April 22, 2013 - Monday Noon Where: San Francisco City Hall, Polk Street Steps, San Francisco What: Fight for Rent Control. Join the League of Young Voters and every tenant group in the city to fight back the latest attack on rent control. Information: sf@theleague.com
Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Town hall Series on City's Budget - Malia Cohen and John Avalos When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District 10 and District 11 with Supervisor Malia Cohen and Supervisor John Avalos Information:sfmayor.org/budget
Westside Democratic Club - Supervisor Katy Tang When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 7:00 p.m. Where: Taraval Police Community Room, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco What: Come meet our newest member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Katy Tang of the Sunset's District 4. RSVP: sfwestsidedems@gamil.com April 24, 2013 - Wednesday Community Housing Partnership - A Night with the Stars Through the Decades When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - Show Begins Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco What: A Night with the Stars. Talented tenants and community members, all of whom have experience homelessness, take you through the decades with music from the 1960's to today. All proceeds benefit Community Housing Partnership. Building Together Awards - Leadership San Francisco. Raymond James The Mayor's Office of HOPE Emcees:Dave Clark, Anchor, KTVU-TV and Fabiola Kramsky-Gascon, Anchor, Univision Entertainment: Five talented individuals, Cardinalidae, DJ Dave Gillis, Bay Music and Entertainment General Admission $60. View of show and a dessert reception - 9:00 p.m. Information and Ticket Information: anightwiththestars-sf.org April 25, 2013 - Thursday Streetscape work on Cesar Chavez Street When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday 6:00 p.m. Where: Flynn School, 3125 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco What: Community meeting about the streetscape work being done on Cesar Chavez Street. Information: Frances Taylor duck.taylor@yahoo.com Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center's Sunset Soiree Celebration and Fundraiser When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Where: Zellerbach Mansion, 1550 Fell Street, San Francisco What: Join Honorary Hosts Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader, Congresswoman Jackie Speier and the Friends of Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center at the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center's Sunset Soiree celebration and fundraiser. Featuring Emcee/auctioneer Michael Capozzola, Djs from SNBC's Urban Music Program, Silent and live auctions, 2 hosted bars, Raffle. Delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Tickets $125. snbc.org Information: 415-759-3690 x 7304 April 27, 2013 - Saturday SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco What: SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting. Speak up for safety at Polk Street Community meeting. Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - facebook Discussion on the proposed streetscape for Valencia between Cesar Chavez and Mission When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco What: Discussion on the proposed streetscape for Valencia between Cesar Chavez and Mission Information: missionvalenciagreengateway.eventbrite.com
Beyond Differences: Fourth Annual Family BBQ When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, Ca. What: Beyond Differences Fourth Annual Family BBQ. Teens in Action to end social isolation. No One eats alone. Guest Emcee: Dave Clark - co-anchor "KTVU Channel 2 Morning News" Special Greetings -Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools. Featuring an original theatrical presentation by the Beyond Difference Teen Board and Leadership Academy Training Program. Steel Jam Interactive Steel Drum Experience, The Bubblesmith, Sterling Johnson. Tickets $25. per person. $50. per family. Information: dealingkidsbackin2013.eventbrite.com
African American Democratic Club When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday Noon - Sign-in and Candidate Statements 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Election Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco What: African American Democratic Club Membership Elections. Must have been a member for 60 days. Information:aadcsf..com
April 28, 2013 - Sunday Help McClaren Park's 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday 8:30 a.m. to Noon Where: Louis Sutter Clubhouse (near Wayland and University Street, park entrance). What: Help McClaren Park's 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. All you can eat pancake, sausage, fruit, milk, juice, coffee and tea. $10 for adults, $5. for children. Information:helpmlpark.weebly.com
Glen Park Festival When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: San Francisco's Glen Park Village, along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery, as well as extending down Wilder Street, San Francisco What: Glen Park Festival. A Neighborhood Tradition to Support the Glen Park Community. Live music. Great food. Raffle prizes. Information:glenparkfestival.com
Public Education and Our Right to the City When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco Community School, 125 Excelsior Street, San Francisco What:Public Education and Our Right to the City. An Intersectoral Analysis and Exchange. Join Teachers 4 Social Justice, the Center for Political Education, the Vampire Slayers, and Rethinking Schools for a critical dialogue on the intersection between school closures, the current attacks on City College of San Francisco, the forces of gentrification. Pauline Lipman, an activists scholar on the coordinating committee of Teachers for Social Justice in Chicago, and a nationally recognized analyst of the school closure epidemic and the connection between school closing and gentrification. Source: Facebook - The Center for Political Education 2013 Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Crab Feed Fundraiser When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Bayview YMCA Gym, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco What:1st Annual Crab Feed Dinner Bayview Hunters Point YMCA. All you can eat salad, bread, garlic noodles and crab. Beer/wine/soda also for sale. All proceeds benefit the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Sports Program. Tickets:2013bayviewcrafbeed.eventbrite.com $43.19 April 29, 2013 - Monday Central City Democrats Anniversary Celebrating Seven Years When: April 29, 2013 - Monday 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: 201 Turk Street Apartments, 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco What: 7th Anniversary and Celbration of Central City Democrats. Awards ceremony, guest speakers, board elections, door prizes and refreshments Recognition Awards: Alysabeth Alexander: Dynamic Excellence Award Jazzie Collins: Senior Advocate Award Denise Dorey: Political Documentaries Award Nella Manuel: Constituent Representative Award Justin Morgan: Democrat Extraordinaire Award Walter Paulson: Political Entertainment Award Joseph Thomas: Food Justice Award Bruce Wolfe: Open Government Award Organizers of the event are: Michael Nulty, President David Elliott Lewis - lst Vice President Marvis Phillips - 2nd Vice President Dennis Isner - Secretary Susan Bryan - Treasurer Otto Duffy - Member at Large Dean Clark - Member at Large Co-Sponsors: North of Market Business Association, Tip Top Market. Information: 415-339-8683 April 30, 2013 - Tuesday SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco What: SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting. Speak up for safety at a Polk Street Community meeting. Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Faceboo You can also follow me by twitter and facebook: twitter.com/cheesedanish facebook.com/lindapost Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com Important: Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.
