Picture taken at Mission Dolores Park -
Cinco De Mayo - May 5, 2013
May 6, 2013 - Tuesday
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: May 6, 2013 - Tuesday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Youth Commission
When: May 6, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: (note address) Ernest Ingold Boys and Girls Club, Gym, 1950 Page Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Nicholas Persky, Paul Monge-Rodriguez, Rachel Brodwin, Christine Huynh, Sarah Armstrong, Angela Carrion, Brian Chu, Kyron Covington, Ramon Gomez, Alex Guzman-Ramos, Ily Marshall-Fricker, Mia Tu Mutch, Vee Taumoepeau, Eric Wu, Ariel Yu
Information: sfbos.org
Excelsior Action Group Quarterly Community Meeting
When: May 6, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Action, 35 San Juan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join Excelsior Action for quarterly community-wide meeting. Meet neighbors, learn about EAG's work, hear updates about projects and share ideas for the neighborhood. Topics include in-depth updates and sessions on the Persia Triangle Project. Dinner provided.
Information: atnagbavani@eagsf.org
Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Committee meeting
When: May 6, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: HVNA Public Safety Committee. Topic of discussion will be how the residents can help the Police Department when situations like the Boston Bombings happen in San Francisco. What should people do and what should they not do? Captain Greg McEachren will provide literature and will lead the discussion of what residents can do to help.
Information: hayesvalleysf.org
May 7, 2013 - Tuesday
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: May 7, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
SFMTA Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Leona Bridges, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Christina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: May 7, 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: May 7, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissoners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Al Perez, Bryant Tan, Naomi Akers
Information: sfgov2.org
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.
Sumi Sousa, Officer of Policy Development and Coverage Programs at San Francisco Health Plan
Information: phdemclub.org
May 8, 2013 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: May 8, 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: May 8, 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
San Francisco Police Commission
When: May 8, 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
SPUR - The Space Between Home and School
When: May 8, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Redefining the roles of home and community is critical to academic success for our future leaders. Join SPUR for an in-depth look at how urban planning can improve access to quality education in San Francisco. Co-presented by Parents of Public Schools - San Francisco
Richard Carranza - Superintendent, San Francisco Unified School District
Ingrid Seyer-Ochl, Center for Urban Schools and Partnerships at Mills College
$10. for non-members
Information: spur.org
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
San Francisco Young Democrats - Comprehensive Immigration Reform
When: May 8, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: In depth discussion of the need for and potential impacts of comprehensive immigration reform in the United States. How will reform impact local communities? How will reform affect young people in the state and across the country?
Guest panelists:
Supervisor David Campos
David Bacon - Writer/Photojournalist
Information: sfyd.org
McLaren Collaborative meeting
When: May 8, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Crocker Amazon Clubhouse (Moscow and Italy Street) San Francisco
What: McLaren Collaborative meeting. The public is invited to listen and share ideas for community project and improvements to McLaren Park. This month's meeting, chaired by Save McLaren Park's Tom Scott. Topics will cover upcoming events, park issues and an interactive discussion on bringing more events to the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. Recreation and Park Department will share discussions with the non-profit Levitt Foundation for a locally focused performance series. Also, updates will be given about the free to public entertainment series named "Saturday in the Park-McLaren Park" scheduled to take place on Saturdays from mid-August to late October.
Information: 415-585-8005
May 9, 2013 - Thursday
Bike to Work Day - Supervisor Eric Mar
When: May 9, 2013 - Thursday
7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Where: The Blue Danube, 306 Clement Street, San Francisco bike down Arguello to the Panhandle, the new bike lane on Oak Street and the Wiggle to Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor Eric Mar - Bike to Work Day. District 1 Commuter Convoy.
Information: Eric.L.Mar@sfgov.org
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: May 9, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: May 9, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissoners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Housing Authority
When: May 9, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: 440 Turk Street, San Francisco
Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Eric Fleming, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information: sfha.org
Human Rights Commission
When: May 9, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Michael Sweet, Douglas Chan, Susan Christian, Sheryl Evans Davis, Mark Kelleher, Faye Woo Lee, Todd Mavis, Michael Pappas, Richard Pio Roda
Information: sfgov.org/sfhumanrights
May 10, 2013 - Friday
Inner Sunset Community Hall: Potluck, discussions, storytime
When: May 10, 2013 - Friday
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. - Community discussion.
8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Storytime!
Where: St John's Rec Hall, 1290 5th Avenue, San Francisco
What: First Inner Sunset Community Hall of 2013. Everybody is welcome. Bring a dish to share - plus plates and utensils, raise and/or join any number of Inner Sunset-related discussions, and end the night with an intimate storytelling session for all ages.
Information: info@inner-sunset.org
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
NOPA Block Party
When: May 11, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Family Activities
Noon to 5:00 p.m. - Live bands
Where: Lyon between Hayes and Grove. San Francisco
What: NOPA Block Party .
Sponsors: Parkside Market, Mollie Poe, Jackie Tom, Jennifer Rosdail, The Independent, Whole Foods-Nopa, Nopalto, Bi-Rite Grocery, Bistro Central Parc, Rock the Bike, BASA Collective
Information: nopaplus@groups.facebook.com
Visitacion Valley Planning Alliance
When: May 11, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Visitacion Valley Branch Library, Community Meeting Room, Corner of Leland and Rutland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Visitacion Valley Planning Alliance. Will discuss the important issues of pedestrian and traffic safety, as well as improvements to MUNI, the Geneva Extension and other transportation proposals and streetscape beautification projects in the Valley.
Paul Chasan, San Francisco Planning Department urban planner and other members will present an update on the Green Connections project. Several options for a Green Connection along Leland Avenue from the library to McLaren Park that will link to other neighborhoods, as well as provide safer conditions for pedestrians and traffic. Feedback on the design options is welcome, discussion on next steps for the project.
Transportation Effectiveness Project (TEP). Discussion on how to improve public transit in Visitacion Valley, particularly the 8X.
Update on other issues of importance in the Valley including Grocery Outlet and Autoreturn/prolosis/MTA
May 12, 2013 - Sunday
Mother's Day
May 13, 2013 - Monday
Budget Town Hall - Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisors Jane Kim, London Breed
When: May 13, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library in Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Budget Town Hall 2013 Meeting. Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisors Jane Kim, London Breed. People will have a chance to voice their concerns to City officials about what matters most.
Alice B. Toklas Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - Membership meeting.
When: May 13, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
Information: alicebtoklas.org
May 14, 2013 - Tuesday
Congrats Hene Kelly - New CA Democratic Party Region 6 Director
When: May 14, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Steins, 731 Clement Street, San Francisco
What: Hene Kelly was recently elected to Region 6 Director for the California Democratic Party. A fundraiser (DCCC) and celebration for her achievement. Come show your friendship, gratitude and support for Hene!
Castro Street Design - Open House
When: May 14, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Market and Noe Center, 2278 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Castro Street Design. Final conceptual design for Castro Street Design will be unveiled.
City staff will be on hand to answer questions and listen to your thoughts on the conceptual design.
Event is co-sponsored by the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefits District, the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro and the Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association
Information: Nick Perry - San Francisco Planing Department nicholas.perry@sfgov.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: May 14, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
Information: milkclub.org
May 15, 2013 - Wednesday
San Francisco Tomorrow - Annual Awards Dinner
When: May 15, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: (note venue) The Canton Restaurant, 665 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Tomorrow Annual Awards Dinner. Come hear:
Rudy Nothenberg, retired Chief Administrative Officer of City and County of San Francisco speaker "Open Waterfront or Warriors on Piers 30-32".
Jack Morrison Lifetime Achievement Award: Bruce Brugmann, former editor-in-chief and co-founder San Francisco Bay Guardian.
Unsung Hero Awards will be presented to Larry Bush - Editor of the on-line Citi-Report and co-founder of Friends of Ethics and Jon Gollinger, President of the Telegraph Dwellers.
Mail your reservation and check by Monday May 13, to San Francisco Tomorrow c/o Jane Morrison, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco 94117 or call Jane 415-564-1482.
Dinner only: $55. Sponsor - one dinner $80.
San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: May 15, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Eric Quezada Center for Cultural and Politics, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Information: sflatinodemocraticclub.com
May 16, 2013 - Thursday
Quest for Peace and Justice: Mothers, Youth
When: May 16, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City College of Mission Campus, Margaret Cruz Room 108, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: As we celebrate Mother' Day it is a bittersweet time since some mothers have lost one or more of their children to senseless violence. Progressive Women Rising is hosting a panel discussion focusing on their tragic occurrence and what we can do to obtain justice for those lost and strategies to prevent future violence.
Panelists:
Alexandra Berliner - Youth
Paulette Brown - The Healing Circle
Elsa Casillas - The Healing Circle
Dr. Monique Lesarre
Mattie Scott-Healing - 4 Our Families and Our Nation
Panel moderated by Christina Olague. Donations welcome.
Information: SFPWR.2013@gmail.com
May 19, 2013 - Sunday
Bay to Breakers - baytobreakers.com
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