Monday, April 1, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through April 15th



                                                         Go Giants!!!!!
   April 1, 2013 - Monday

Hearing on Senior LGBT Housing Issues
When: April 1, 2013 - Monday
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: The Housing Committee of the City's LGBT Aging Policy Task Force is holding a hearing into the housing concerns of LGBT seniors.  
Information: Tommi Avicolli Mecca - 703-8634

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: April 1, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When: April 1, 2013 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mia Shackelford, Nicholas Persky, Paul Monge-Rodriguez, Rachel Brodwin, Christine Huynh, Sarah Armstrong, Angel Carrion, Brian Chu, Kyron Covington, Ramon Gomez, Ale Guzman-Ramos, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Mia Tu Mutch, Vee Taumoepeau, Eric Wu, Ariel Yu
Information:  sfbos.org

April 2, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: April 2, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Leona Bridges, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information:  sfmta.com

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

Marching Through History with Cesar Chavez and the Farm Workers
When: April 2, 2013 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Labor Archives and Research Center, J. Paul Leonard Library, Special Collections Gallery, San Francisco State University, 1650 Holloway Avenue, Room 460, San Francisco
What: Opening Reception of the exhibit "Marching Through History with Cesar Chavez and the Farm Workers".  A Photo Documentary by Cathy Murphy.  Sponsored by the Labor Archives and Research Center, exhibit captures life in the fields and on the line for Cesar Chavez and members of the United Farm Workers (UFW).  Cathy Murphy was an official UFW photographer and was very close to Chavez and her intimate images offer a human portrait of this  iconic  hero.  Featuring slide show  presentation and music by San Francisco State's own Dr. Loco (aka Latina/Latino Studies Professor Emeritus Jose Cuellar).  Light refreshments.
Exhibit open April 2, 2013 through September 30, 2013 - Open Monday through Friday - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.



Entertainment Commission
When: April 2, 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


Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: April 2, 2013 - Tuesday
6:45 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
WhatWater!  Special Guests Adam Scow, California Campaign Director at Food & Water Watch and speakers from SF Public Utilities Commission and Clean Water Action will give their perspectives on water issues, from your own backyard to the State Capitol.
There will also be updates and discussion about recent meeting topics: prevention of gun violence and the City College accreditation crisis.
Information: phdemclub.org



April 3, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 3, 2013 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

SPUR - The Future of Our Schools
When: April 3, 2013 - Wednesday 
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join SPUR for an in-depth discussion of how San Francisco Unified School District is funded and how it affects the future for our young leaders of tomorrow.
Speakers:
Myong Leigh, Deputy Superintendent for Policy and Operations, San Francisco Unified School District
Jonathan Kaplan - Senior Policy Analyst at the California Budget Project
Co-Presented by Parents of Public Schools - San Francisco
$10. non-members
Informationspur.org

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: April 3, 2013 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman, Andrew Wolfram
Information: sf-planning.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When: April 3, 2013 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force 
When: April 3, 2013 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: Richard Knee, Kitt Grant, Suzanne Manneh, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka, Ex-officio - Angela Calvillo
Information: sfbos.org

FDR Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: April 3, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Western Addition Library, 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Be a part of ensuring a Democratic Party that represents the diversity of San Francisco.  Our voices and opinions need to be represented.  Welcome seniors, people with disabilities and anyone who supports our cause.
Information: Jonathan Lyens  jonathan@lyens.com

Second Castro Street Design Workshop
When: April 3, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy Auditorium, 4235 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Second Castro Street Design Workshop.  Workshop will include a presentation of the revised conceptual design followed by an opportunity to provide feedback on the design.
Hosting: City of San Francisco, Castro/Upper Market Community Benefits District, the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro, and the Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association
Informationcastrostreetdesign.sfplanning.org

April 4, 2013 - Thursday

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: April 4, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: April 4, 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 4, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information:  sfplanning.org

April 5, 2013 - Friday

The Vagina Monologues - 10th Anniversary
When: April 5, 2013 - Friday
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. 
7:30 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Join the cast of community leaders, Filipina Womens Network,  actors, students, business women, professionals, activists and homemakers Make San Francisco a safe place for all women and girls.
Tickets: $28. $10 off for seniors and students
Information: cityboxoffice.com
Information: FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events

April 6, 2013 - Saturday

Norman Yee - Meet and Greet
When: April 6, 2013 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Montessori Children's Center, 80 Juan Bautista Circle, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet with Supervisor Norman Yee - District Seven.  Get acquainted with Nextdoor.  A social network for our neighborhood.  nextdoor.com
Take part in  Parkmerced Action Coalition (PmAC)
Raffle for Community Efforts
Meeting hosted by Montessori Children's Center and the Parkmerced Action Coalition 
Information: pmacsf.org

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April 7, 2013 - Sunday

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Assemblyman Phil Ting
When: April 7, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: JCC, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Join Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club in hosting a wide-ranging conversation with San Francisco representative and Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Phil Ting
Information:  wallenbergDemsClub@gmail.com

April 8, 2013 - Monday

Duboce  Triangle Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
When: April 8, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Meet your neighbors
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Tower).
What: Duboce Triangle Neighborhood  Association  monthly meeting.  From agenda:
Office of Supervisor Scott Wiener update 
CVS presents details on their porposed store in the Market and Noe Center.
Tim Eicler will present plans to open Beaux Bar in the former Trigger space at 2344-48 Market Street, San Francisco. 
Information: dtna.org

April 9, 2013 - Tuesday

Community Meeting Invite
When: April 9, 2013 - Tuesday
            6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence, Multi-purpose room, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: A community meeting to discuss neighborhood concerns, legislative and safety updates.
Items to discuss include:
Megan Wall, San Francisco Public Health Department will present the new crowd-source Noise App she is developing so citizens can measure street decibels with their phones and report  the results
57 New Montgomery Street Type 21 liquor license
555 Howard Street Type 42 liquor license
555 Howard Street Type 42 liquor license
Co-sponsored by Alliance for a Better District 6, Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco and Tip Top Market.
Light refreshments and door prizes
Information: 415-820-1560

 April 11, 2013 - Thursday

San Francisco Labor Council - COPE Banquet -  Attorney General Kamala Harris
When: April 11, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Where: Hilton San Francisco, Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council Dinner with Attorney General Kamala Harris.
Tickets $200.
RSVP: Emily Nelson emily@sfllaborcouncil.org sflaborcouncil.org

April 12, 13, 14, 2013 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday

California Democratic Convention -  cademconvention.org
Where: Sacramento, California

April 13, 2013 - Saturday

Dogfest
When: April 13, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park, San Francisco
What: 6th Annual DogFest.  
Information: sfdogfest.org

April 14, 2013 - Sunday

Sunday Streets - The Mission
When: April 14, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00
Where:  Sunday Streets - Valencia Street from Duboce to 24th from Valencia to Hampshire, San Francisco
Information: sundaystreetssf.com

April 15, 2013 - Monday

File your taxes!

San Francisco Living Wage Karaoke Fundraiser Event
When: April 15, 2013 - Monday
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Support Living Wage!  Special guest KJ Eileen will be playing music from all types of genres and eras to set your singing groove going.  There will be a  karaoke contest and food.  Entrance fee will be sliding scale from $5. to $10.
Information: livingwage-sf.org

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