Monday, June 24, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through July 6th



** Commonwealth event on Gay Marriage for Wednesday has been cancelled due to celebration!!!!!

*Added link for SFWalk event on Wednesday June 26th and added Richmond District Democratic Club event for Thursday, June 27th


June  24, 2013 - Monday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: June 24, 2013 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: June 24, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Ethics Commission
When: June 24, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Paul Renne, Brett Andrews, Benedict Hur, Jamienne Studley
Information: sfethics.org

Raoul Wallenberg Democratic Club - Club Election, Assessor/Recorder Carmen Chu
When: June 24, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, Room 209, San Francisco
What:
1. Raoul Wallenberg Democratic Club 2013-14 Club Board and Officer  Election
2.  Hosting Assessor Recorder Carmen Chu.  
Informationwallenbergdems.com

Westside Democratic Club - On the Waterfront 2013
When: June 24, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Community Room, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club - On the Waterfront 2013 -
8 Washington November 5  Ballot Initiative :
Alec Bash - Supporter
Jon Golinger - Proponent
RSVP: sfwestdems@gmail.com 

June 25, 2013 - Tuesday 

Shine a Light on Safety: Stand with Workers Fighting for a Safer Bart
When: June 25, 2013 - Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: 24th Street Mission Bart, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor David Campos, SEIU Local 1021, the San Francisco Latino Democratic Club and the  Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club to stand up for a safer BART for all of us.
Information: keepbartrunning.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: June 25, 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

Cathedral Hill Town Hall Meeting
When: June 25, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: St Marys Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Cathedral Hill Town Hall Meeting -  Join your neighbors for a town hall meeting to discuss the proposed 400 foot luxury condo tower  at 1481 Post Street, San Francisco and how it will impact the community.
Informationsoscathedralhill.com

San Francisco School Board
When: June 25, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room,555 Franklin Street, First Floor
San Francisco
School Board: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu

Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association
When: June 25, 2013 - Tuesday
6:45 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association meeting.  Discussion includes SFMTA Committee on Traffic Calming, Transit and Parking Issues, plan for development at 1201 Tennessee Street, Green Benefit District.
Information:  http://www.potreroboosters.org

South Beach Democratic Club
When: June 25, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: South Beach Harbor Services Building's Community Room (between Pier 40 and AT&T Park), San Francisco
What: South Beach Democratic Club.  Agenda includes an endorsement vote on the 8 Washington Ballot measure, a discussion of recommendations to protect and improve residential parking (Y&U Sticker) and District 6 open space inequities.
Information: southbeachdems@gmail.com

San Francisco History Association Ron Ross - "A Look Back: San Francisco Through Magic Lantern Slides"
When: June 25, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco History Association - Ron Ross "A Look Back" San Francisco Through Magic Lantern Slides" Ron Ross will  share his collection of rate magic lantern slides, featuring dozens of photographs of early San Francisco.
General Admission: $5. SFHA members free.
Informationsanfranciscohistory.org

June 26, 2013 - Wednesday

** Cancelled Commonwealth Club - What's Next After Marriage Equality Is Won?
Cancelled When: June 26, 2013 - Wednesday
4:45 p.m. until 6:45 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market Street, San Francisco
Cancelled What: Marriage Equality -  Commonwealth Panel discussion:
Earl Plante, CEO of San Francisco Pride
Rebecca Rolfe, Executive Director of the SF LGBT Center
Brett Andrews, Executive Director of Positive Resource
Scott Wiener, San Francisco Supervisors
$10. members, $20. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org

Commission on the Status of Women
When: June 26, 2013 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Julie Soo, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Alicia Gamez, Kay Gulbengay, Andrea Shorter
Information: sfgov3.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: June 26, 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

District 5 Democratic Club - June Meet-Up
When: June 26, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Happy Hour
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Discussion from both sides in regards Warriors Arena Plan for Piers 30-32.
Where: Cafe Oasis, 901 Divisadero, San Francisco
What: District 5 Democratic Club. June meet-up.  Discussion on Warriors Arena Plan.
Information: info@d5dems.org

Walk San Francisco - This is Market Street
When: June 26, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, Koret Aditorium, San Francisco
What:   Walk San Francisco and the Better Market Street project team present "This is Market Street", a short film by Darryl Jones.  Take an evocative stroll down San Francisco's "grand boulevard" with this thought-provoking film.  The film spurs a dialogue about the future of Market Street and preserves an experience of the corridor before its transformation.  Afterwards there will be a discussion with the filmmaker, advocates, designers and planners about the future of Market Street.
*Information:  walksf.org  info@walksf.org http://walksf.org/2013/06/this-is-market-street-special-film-screening-june-26/

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: June 26, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly meeting.
Roll Call: 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 Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal, Arlo Hale Smith, Scott Wiener
Ex-Officio Members: Diane Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org

San Francisco For Democracy - Annual Officer Elections/City College Panel
When: June 26, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Mission District Police Station Community Room, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco City College Panel with Trustee Rafael Mandelman, Student Trustee Shannell Williams and Save CCSF coalition spokesperson Wendy Kaufmyn.
Election of officers. 
Information: communications@sf4democracy.com

June 27, 2013 - Thursday

Budget and Finance Committee - Special Meeting
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
9:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Rules Committee
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
2:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Housing Authority
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: 440 Turk Street, San Francisco
Housing Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Eric Fleming, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information: sfha.org

Mission Language and Vocation School - Celebration
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Language Vocational School,  2929 19th Street, Enter 710 Florida Street,  San Francisco.
What: Mission Language and Vocational  School Benefit.  62 Years of serving the Mission Community.
Help continue the Legacy.  Special Buffet Reception.
$35. to $50., $100. $250. $500.
RSVP 415- 621-2665.  Tickets will be held at the door.

San Francisco City College - Board of Trustees Meeting
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City College, Multi-Use Building, Room 140, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
Board of Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Rafael Mandelman,   Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong
Information: ccsf.edu

San Francisco Beautiful - Community Meeting - Informing you about AT&T Utility
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Rally.org, 144 Second Street, San Francisco
What: Join San Francisco Beautiful to learn more about the utility boxes that might be installed in your neighborhood.  Discussion will include status of the San Francisco Beautiful appeal and efforts to halt construction.
Information: sfbeautiful.org

District 3 Democratic Club - 8 Washington Debate
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: District 3 Democratic Club - 8 Washington Debate.  No Wall on the Waterfront and Open Up the Waterfront will discuss 8 Washington Project.  Members in good standing will consider November 5, 2013 Referendum Against 8 Washington and the pending ballot measure 8 Washington Parks, Public Access and Housing Initiative.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com

*Richmond District Democratic Club - June Meeting
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Richmond District Democratic Club. June meeting.  From the agenda:
Richard  Rothman will present details about the current status of the Mother's Building at the SF Zoo.
Disccussion about District funding uses of the November 2012 voter approved Prop. B: Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond.
Information: sfrddc@gmail.com

Daniel Ellsberg in support of Bradley Manning
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Progressive Democrats of America presents Daniel Ellsberg in support of Bradley Manning and blowing the whistle on military crimes.  
Michael Thurman of the Bradley Manning Support Network will speak on the logistics of the Bradley Manning Contingent  at the Pride Parade
Free admission.
Sponsored by Progressive Democrats of America San Francisco and Unitarian Universalists for Peace San Francisco
Information: sanfranpda@aol.com

June 28, 2013 - Friday

10th Annual San Francisco Trans March
When: June 28, 2013 - Friday
3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.  March ends at Turk and Taylor, the site of the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Uprising.
Where: Dolores Park, 18th Street and Dolores Street, San Francisco
What: 10th Annual San Francisco Trans March.  The mission of the San Francisco Trans March is to inspire all trans and gender non-conforming people to realize a world where they are safe, loved and empowered.  They strive to create a space for the diverse communities to unite and achieve the social justice and equality that each of us deserves.
Information:   facebook.com/events/269109716559817/

Conversation with Cleve Jones at Faetopia
When: June 28, 2013 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 2286 Market Street in the old Tower Records location next to Cafe Flore, San Francisco
What: Faetopia's closing night.  Cleve Jones will be reading excerpts from his work-in-progress memoir
and he invites his friends to join in a conversation celebrating our people and our movement during this most historic week.  
Information:  faetopia.com

June 29, 2013 - Saturday

SF Pride Celebration
When: June 29, 2013 - Saturday
Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Civic Center, San Francisco
What: SF Pride  Celebration. 300 exhibitors, 20 stages and venues.
Information: sfpride.org

Tell GAP and Walmart End Death Traps in Bangladesh
When: June 29, 2013 - Saturday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Global Day of Action to hold GAP and Walmart accountable to protect the safety of garment workers.  Rally at the Four Season Hotel at noon and then march to the Gap's flagship store at Powell and Market.
Source: facebook

June 30, 2013 - Sunday

Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - Pride Breakfast
When: June 30, 2013 - Sunday
7:45 a.m. - Doors open
8:15 a.m. - Breakfast and Program begins
Where: Yank Sing, Rincon Center, 101 Spear Street, San Francisco
What: Alice B. Toklas Annual Pride  Pride Breakfast with special guest Congressman Mark Takano.
Congressman Mike Honda will introduce Congressman Mark Takano.
Sponsors:
Platinum Lewel: Ed Lee, Mark Leno, Dennis Herrera, Scott Wiener, Golden State Warriors,
San Francisco Firefighters Local 798, San Francisco Police Officers Association
Gold Level: Ken Cleaveland, Reese Aaron Isbell 
Silver Level: Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting, George Gascon, Jose Cisneros, David Chiu, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Leslie Wong, Greg Flores and Jack Song, Bentrish Satarzadeh, AT&T, BayBio, Barnes, Mosher, Whitehurst, Lauter and Partners, BOMA San Francisco, Coalition for Better Housing/Public Advocacy Partners, The Committe on Jobs, Golden Gate Restaurant Association, Hospital Council of Northern and Central CA, LIUNA! Laborers Local 261, Recology, San Francisco Alliance  for Jobs and Sustainable Growth, San Francisco Apartment Association, SEIU - United Health Workers West
Dual LevelRich Gordon, Rafael Mandelman, David Augustine, Rob Depew, & Kimaya Augustine,
Mark Dunlop, Jim Illig, Brian Leubitz and Brian Devine, Meagan Levitan, Jim Maloney and Andrew Nance
Bronze Level: Betty Yee, Alex Padilla, Carmen Chu, Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Juan Cerda, Julian Chang, Bob Dockendorff, Zoe Dunning, Joel Engardio, Lou Fischer, Ron Flynn and Neal Schwartz, Martha Knutzen and Fran Kipnis, Myong Leigh and Mark Haugen, Mark Murphy and David Allen, Scott Nielsen, Alex Randolph and Trevor Nguyen, Curt Robinson, Christopher Vasquez, Marjan Philhour, Rodrigo Santos, Asian Pacific Democratic Club, Emerald Fund, Erwin & Muir, Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA), Ground Floor Public Affairs, Hanson Bridgett LLP, Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, Keshet and the San Francisco Jewish Community, San Francisco Association of Realtors, San Francisco Domestic  Violence  Consortium, San Francisco Young Democrats, SFPD Pride Alliance, United Educators of San Francisco
Individual SponsorsDave Jones, Kat Anderson, Michael Costa, Jim Haas, Mary Jung, Town Square Consulting
$65. members, $95. for non-member ticket + memberhship.
Reservation: secure.actblue.com/page/alice2013
Informationalicebtoklas.org

San Francisco Pride Parade
When: June 30, 2013 - Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Market Street and Beale, San Francisco and ends at Market and 8th Street.
Informationsfpride.org


SF Pride Celebration
When: June  30 , 2013 -  Sunday 
11:00 a.m.  to  6:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Civic Center, San Francisco
What: SF Pride  Celebration. 300 exhibitors, 20 stages and venues.
Information: sfpride.org

July 2, 2013 - Tuesday

SPUR - Why Is Every Building Permit in San Francisco Discretionary?
When: July 2, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  SPUR -  Why is Every Building Permit in San Francisco Discretionary?
Unlike every other city in California, San Francisco has made all building permits "discretionary", meaning they can be appealed to the planning commission.  How does this process impact the growth of the City, and how can it be improved? Forum speakers:
John Rahalm - San Francisco Planning Department
Gwyneth Borden - San Francisco Planning Commission
Steve  Vettel - Farella Braun and Martel
Forum co-presented by the SFAIA and the SFHAC.
Non-members $10. fee
Information: spur.org

Human Chain Against the Chained CPI - National Day of Action
When: July 2, 2013 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Federal Building - 7th and Mission. - After human chain - march to Senator Feinstein's office at 1 Post/Market Street
What: July 2nd has been declared a National Day of Action to oppose any cuts to social security, medicare and medicaid byt the AFL-CIO and Alliance for Retired  Americans
Information: californiaalliance.org

July 4, 2013 - Thursday

Independence Day 

July 6, 2013 - Saturday

Fillmore Jazz Festival
When:  July 6, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 am. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  On Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy Streets
Information: fillmorejazzfestival.com

July 7, 2013 - Sunday

Sunday Streets - Great Highway/Golden Gate Park
When: July 7, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where and Information: sundaystreetssf.com


Fillmore Jazz Festival
When:  July 6, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 am. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  On Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy Streets
Information: fillmorejazzfestival.co









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