September 30, 2013 - Monday
2013 CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awards Luncheon
When: September 30, 2013 - Monday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange Building, 465 California Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women announce the 2013 CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awardees:
Akiko Yamazaki, President of the Foundation and Vice Chair of the Commission, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
General Antonio Taguba - (Ret), U.S. Army; US Dept. of Justice Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence
Brenda Wright - Senior Vice President and Manager, Community Relations West, Wells Fargo Bank
Caryl Ito, Bozeman and Associates
Cassie Doyle, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada of San Francisco
Elmy Bermejo, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Labor
Louise Rennie, Esq., Partner, Renne, Sloan, Holtzman and Sakai
Marilyn Fowler, CEI, Women's Intercultural Network
Paul Henderson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety, Mayor Ed Lee's Office
Susan Swan, Executive Director, V-Day
Twitter - Corporate Award.
RSVP Required
Tickets: friendscosw.org/events $150.
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: September 30, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
Balboa Park Station Community Meeting
When: September 30, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City College, 50 Phelan Avenue, Multi-Use Building (MUB) 140, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss access and circulation improvements to the Balboa Park BART Station Area.
Information: sfcta.org/balboa
October 1, 2013 - Tuesday
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: October 1, 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: sbos.org
Entertainment Commission
When: October 1, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Bryant Tan, Glendon Hyde, Al Perez, Audrey Joseph, Barbara Campagnoli, Naomi Akers, Steven Lee
Information: sfgov2.org
San Francisco School Board Meeting
When: October 1, 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 Mendozaq, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - State of Unions
When: October 1, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What: State of the Unions. Mike Casey, President of San Francisco Labor Council and Michael Theriault, Secretary-Treasurer of the San Francisco Building and Trade Unions Council, will talk about the relevance of unions in the City today.
Information: phdemclub.org
October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
12:30
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S. E. John s, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: Richard Knee, Kitt Grant, Allyson Washburn, Davpid Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka, Ex-officio - Angela Calvillo
Information: sfbos.org
Police Commission
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
Evan Low for State Assembly
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco address provided upon RSVP
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee, David Tsai for a fundraiser in support of Campbell Mayor Evan Low for State Assembly representing Silicon Valley.
Host Committee:
Ed Lee, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting, Fiona Ma, Paul Fong, Jose Cisneros, David Chiu, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Malia Cohen , Steve Ngo, Matt Haney, Mary Jung, Art Torres, Rebecca Prozan, David Tsai, Steve Villano, Bob Michitarian
RSVP/Tickets: secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/davidtsai
FDR Democrats of San Francisco - Art Agnos
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Former Mayor Art Agnos will be speaking on his concerns regarding the proposed Golden State Warriors Arena at Piers 30-32. Will be speaking first on the agenda.
Information: fdrdemclub.org
No on Wall On the Waterfront
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 1243 42nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join SF Ocean Edge for a House Party for No Wall On the Waterfront (No on Prop B and C).
Featuring former Mayor Art Agnos.
RSVP sfoceanedge@earthlink.net
October 3, 2013 - Thursday
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: October 3, 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: October 3, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org
Rules Committee
When: October 3, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org
Northern California Innocence Project - House Party Fundraiser
When: October 3, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Home of David Onek and Kara Dukakis, 218 Bocana Street, San Francisco
What: House Party Fundraiser for Northern California Innocence Project. David Onek is Executive Director of the Northern California Innocence Project at Santa Clara University Law School. Northern California Innocence Project works to exonerate the innocent, and partner with law enforcement to change policies and practices that lead to wrongful convictions.
Featured speakers will be Senator Mark Leno , who has been a strong advocate on innocence issue and Franky Carrillo,one of their exonerees.
Food, wine and great company.
Guest $100., Supporter $250. Host $500
RSVP alumnidirectory.scu.edu/law-ncip-house_party
Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center Fundraiser
When: October 3, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, Multipurporse Room, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center. Celebrate 35 years of preserving and enhancing the ethnic, cultural and economic diversity of San Francisco Bernal Heights and surrounding neighborhoods with stories and pictures of BHNC's history, and socialzing with neighbors and long-time friends of the Center.
Information: bhnc.org
RSVP akinsey@bhnc.org
October 4, 2013 - Friday
Friends of Lafayette Park - 3rd Annual Fall Social Friday
When: October 4, 2013 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Lafayette Park, Gough and Washington Street, San Francisco
What: 3rd Annual Fall Social. Come one and all who love the park, bring your friends for some food and drink, entertainment and socializing. Goal of the event is to celebrate the park together and raise awareness of Friends of Lafayette Park. Free, but donations are encouraged.
Information: friendsoflafayettepark.com
Sierra Club - 4th Annual David Brower Dinner
When: October 4, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Parc 55 Hotel, 55 Cyril Magnin Street, San Francisco
What: Fourth Annual David Brower Dinner.
Honoring:
Ca. State Senator Loni Hancock - Phil Burton Badge of Courage Award
Mosaic solar finance Company - Trailblazer Award
Tom Steyer, Keynote Speaker
Host Committee Members: John Garamendi, George Miller, Mar Leno, Leland Yee, Nancy Skinner, Tom Bates, David Hochschild, Earthustice, The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Lynn Jurich, CEO, Sunrun
Tickets: $225.
Information: sfbay.sierraclub.org/davidbrowerdinner
October 6, 2013 - Sunday
Castro Street Fair
When: October 6, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Castro Street and Market, San Francisco
Chess-In on Market Street
When: October 6, 2013 - Sunday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Market between 5th and 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Come play chess on a public sidewalk.
Source: Facebook events
October 7, 2013 - Monday
LGBTQ Connect
When: October 7, 2013 - Monday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: AIDS Housing Alliance/SF, a program of the Q Foundation, is partnering with the Mayor's Office of HOPE and Project Homeless Connect to link members of the LGBTQ communities to needed services such as food, housing counseling, legal services, dental care, vision services, podiatry, DMV ID, free haircuts and much more.
October 8, 2013 - Tuesday
Community Meeting - Alliance for a Better District 6, Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco and Tip Top Market
When: October 8, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alexander Resident, Multi-purpose room, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss neighborhood concerns, legislative and safety updates in District 6:
678 Geary Street Type 42 liquor license
San Francisco Department of Elections Presentation
Public Safety and Legislative Updates
Meeting 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
October 10, 2013 - Thursday
Jobs with Justice - San Francisco's 3rd Anniversary Celebration
When: October 10, 2013 - Thursfay
6:00 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Program
Where: ILWU Local 34, 801 2nd Street, San Francisco (next to Giants ballpark)
What: Jobs with Justice 3rd Anniversary Celebration. Bringing Solidarity and Power Together.
Honorees:
Ai-jen Poo and the California Domestic Workers Coalition
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano and the struggle to Save St. Luke's Hospital
Low Wage Workers Rising Movement
Sponsors: California Faculty Association - SF State University, National Union of Healthcare Workers, San Francisco Labor Council, IFPTE Local 21, AFT Local 2121, SEIU Local 1021, California Nurses Association, OPEIU Local 3, Unite Here Local 2, SEIU United Service Workers West, United Educators of San Francisco, Teamsters Local 853, OPEIU Local 3, UFCW Local 648, UFCW Local 5, CWA District 9, AFSCME Local 3299, Alliance of Califorians for Community Empowerment, Senior and Disability Action, Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, California Allianc of Retired Americans, Filipino American Development Foundation, Community Housing Partnership Filipino American Development Community Housing Partnership, Filipino Community Center, People Organizing to Demand Enviromental and Economic Rights, Young Workers United, Mujeres Unidas y Activas, La Colective de Mujeres, Shoe Shine Wine, MacArthur Garage Brewery.
Tickets: $25. -- $100. sliding scale.
RSVP - event@jwjsf.org
October 12, 2013 - Saturday
Celebrating Evelyn Wilson
When: October 12, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Celebrating Evelyn Wilson.
Our Mission No Eviction
When: October 12, 2013 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where: Community march is planned along Calle 24. Gather in front of Brava Theater/Casa Sanchez. (between Hampshire Street and York Street).
What: Community march is planned along Calle 24. Gather in front of Brava Theaater/Casa Sanchez. March will go towards Mission Street followed by a rally. The goal is to bring attention and to create a voice to stop the evictions of residents and small businesses of the Mission by the rapid pace of gentrification.
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September 23, 2013 - Monday
San Francisco Museum and Historical Society - Awards Luncheon
When: September 23, 2013 - Monday
11:00 a.m. - Reception and Silent Auction
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Awards Program
Where: Peacock Room Mark Hopkins Hotel, 1 Nob Hill at Mason and California Street, San Francisco
Honorees:
Living Treasure Award - Amy Meyer - Advocate for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
William C. Ralston Award - Gump's
Awards of Merit -
The Heritage (San Francisco Ladies' Protection and Relief Society)
ODC - Dance Company and school
Cable Car Museum
Chinese Historical Society of America
Elaine Badgley Arnoux - Artist
Tickets: $150. non-members/ $130. members shop.sfhistory.org/awards-Luncheon_c4.htm
415-537-1105
Land Use and Economic Development Center
When: September 23, 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: September 23, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Paul Renne
Information: sfethics.org
Jack Spade, Gentrification, and the Mission: A Community Discussion for Action
When: September 23, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Eric Quezada Center for Cultural and Politics, 518 Valencia, San Francisco
What: Jack Spade, Gentrification, and the Mission: A Community Discussion for Action.
Participating organizations include:
No Jack Spade in the Mission, The Mission Economic Development Agency, The Center for Political Education, Shaping San Francisco
September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
Board of Supervisors
When: September 24, 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
San Francisco Housing Authority
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
3:00 p.m.
Where: 440 Turk Street, San Francisco
Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information: sfha.org
Port Commission
When: September 24, 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
Bay Area Students Rally Against AB955
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Powell Street Bart Station (near Cable Car turnaround), San Francisco
What: Bay Area Students Rally Against AB955. Join students from around the Bay Area as they demand that Governor Brown veto AB955 which passed through the California Senate and Assembly. This bill will create a two-tier community college systems which will allow students to pay higher fees for access to high demand courses.
School Board
When: September 24, 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 Mendoz-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu
19th Avenue Transit Study - 2nd Community Meeting
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Towers Conference Center, 798 Font Blvd., San Francisco State University, San Francisco.
What: 2nd Community Meeting regarding 19th Avenue Transit Study.
Potrero Streetscape Improvements
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco General Hospital Cafeteria, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco
What: Open house to review the future design options for streetscape improvements to Potrero Avenue between 17th and 25th Streets.
Informaiton: alex.m.murillo@sfdpw.org
Potrero Boosters - Eastern Neighborhoods 101
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Potrero Boosters meeting. Eastern Neighborhoods 101. Come hear from the SF Planning Department about the policies that are shaping development in Potrero Hill.
Information: potreroboosters.org
September 25, 2013 - Wednesday
Protest Lee Family Eviction
When: September 25, 2013 - Wednesday
8:00 a.m.
Rally 11:00 a.m.
Vigil - 4:00 p.m.
Where: 1508A Jackson Street, San Francisco
What: Protest Lee Family Eviction.
Source: Facebook - San Francisco Tenants Union
Budget and Finance Committee
When: September 25, 2013- Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
Commission on the Status of Women
When: September 25, 2013 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Andrea Shorter, Amy Ackerman, Alicia Gamez, Mary Jung, Julie Soo
Police Commission
When: September 25, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
Fiona Ma - Board of Equalization 2014
When: September 25, 2013 - Wednesday
Cocktail Reception: 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Dinner and Show: 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: AsiaSF, 201 9th Street, San Francisco
What: Fiona Ma for Board of Equalization.
Co-Host Committee: David Chiu, Malia Cohen, Bevan Dufty, Bill Barnes, Jason Chan, Heddie Chu, Monica Chung, Ted Fang, Yihou Han, Nick Hardeman, Hala Jijazi, Genevieve Jopanda, Rebecca Katz, John Lazar, Amy Lee, Steven Lee, Debbie Mesloh, Ahsha Safai, Thea Selby, Lance Toma, Francis Tsang, Ken Wong
Tickets: $200.
RSVP: clem@fionama.com
San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: September 25, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
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 Simth, Scott Wiener
Ex-Officio Members: Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jacki Speier, Kamala Harris, Leland Yee, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org
September 26, 2013 - Thursday
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: September 26, 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: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org
City and School District Select Committee
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, John Avalos, Mark Farrell
Commissioners: Hydra B. Mendoza, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfbos.org
Community Living Campaign - Recognizing Anni Chung
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Community Living Campaign - Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award Honoring Anni Chung
Cocktail Buffet.
Event Underwriter: Kaiser Permanente
Community Leader: The Denebeim Family, The Satten Family, On Lok
Benefactor:
Anonymous, Chinese Community Health Plan, IHSS Consortium, Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services, Openhouse, Progress Foundation, SCAN Health Plan, Ned Schaub, Dr. Frank and Karen Schulkin
Donor:
Mariclare Ballard, Jill Center, Adele Corvin, California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), Curry Senior Center, Family Caregiver Alliance, Bill Haskell, Glenda Hope, Cayuga Community Connectors, The Jobling-Fazio Family, The Kaplan Family, Bette Wallace Landis, Elinore and Larry Lurie, Shireen McSpadden and D.J. Siegman, Meals on Wheels, Margaret Miller, Anthony Nicco, San Francisco Mayor's Office of Disability, Senior and Disability Action, The Simon Family, SteppingStone, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, Mary Twomey.
Event Committee:
Debby Satten, Hadley Dale Hall, Libby Denebeim, Edward Denebeim, Bill Haskell, Judy Auda, Marie Jobling
Board of Directors: Jill Center, Meg Cooch, Libby Denebeim, Vera Haile, David Knego, Elinore Lurie, Margaret Miller, Elena Portacolone, Karen Schulkin, Constance Smith
Tickets $100., $250., $500. up. Tickets may be purchased on line: sfcommunityliving.org
Mission Economic Development Agency - Viva MEDA - 40th Anniversary Celebration
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Mission Economic Development Agency. Celebrate forty years of service to the community and honor the contributions of four individuals and one organization who are helping to achieve the vision of MEDA.
Honoring:
Bob Friedman, Corporation for Enterprise Development
Hydra Mendoza, Mayor Ed Lee's Education and Family Service Advisor
Jose Cisneros, City Treasurer
Orson Aguilar, Executive Director of the Greenlining Institute
Nation Association for Latino Community Asset Builders
$100.
Tickets: vivamedia.org
PRESS UP! San Francisco Progressive Media Center Fundraiser
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Tim Redmond launches the nonprofit San Francisco Progressive Media Center, online news source, local journalism, independent of corporate , non-local interests.
Co-Hosts include Tom Ammiano, David Campos, Alicia Garza, Giuliana Milanese, Gabriel Haaland.
Contribute to this exciting upcoming media project. Music, food and network with others interested in keeping Bay Area media independent, progressive and locally owned and operated.
Contributions/membership $25., $50. $100. $250. at the door in advance through Paypal:
tinyyurl.comSFPMContribute
The Men of Emerge California: Fall Mixer and Reception
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Roe Nightclub and Lounge, 651 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Men of Emerge California. Join some of the staunchest male supporters at the annual fall mixer as they bid adieu to the long dog days of summer and toast to the 2014 Emerge California recruitment season.
General Tickets: $39. and up.
Information: emergeca.org
Richmond District Democratic Club - Warriors Stadium Discussion
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Richmond District Democratic Club. Discussion on Warriors Stadium in San Francisco.
Speaking against: Former Mayor Art Agnos. Speaker for the Stadium will call be speaking.
September 27, 2013 - Friday
United Public Workers for Action - What Proposition A Will mean
When: September 27, 2013 - Friday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 630 Valencia Street/17th Street, San Francisco
What: Forum will look at who is behind Prop A and what it will mean for San Francisco city workers and the public.
Speakers:
Brenda Barros, SEIU 1021 General Hospital/COPE Co-Chair*
Kay Walker, Past V.P. of SEIU 1021 West Bay Retirees Chapter*
Jean Thomas, Protect our Benefits*
*for identification only
Sponsored by United Public Workers for Action UPWA
Information: upwa.info - SF City Employees and Retirees for Responsible Governanance
September 28, 2013 - Saturday
Meet, Greet and Eat! with the Black Leadership Forum
When: September 28, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Gussies Chicken and Waffles, 1521 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Black Leadership Forum. Come out and enjoy the fellowship and networking as Black Leadership Forum introduce and highlight the cutting edge of San Francisco's Black leadership.
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - 5th Annual Party and "Shop Local" Silent Auction
When: September 28, 2013 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 Third Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Hill Democratic Club invites you to enjoy food, drink, jazz and great deals! Potrero Hill Democratic Club's "Shop Local" Silent Auction is a party for the community and a fundraiser for the Club's many educational and service-oriented activities.
Potrero Hill Democratic Club will be the first community group to hold an event at the beautifully-renovated Dogpatch Saloon.
Live jazz trio, great food from club members and local eateries and lots of tempting items for your bidding pleasure for the wonderful merchants and artists of Potrero Hill and Dogpatch. No-host bar.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Information: phdemclub.org contact_us@PHDemClub.or
September 29, 2013 - Sunday
Cole Valley Street Fair
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Cole Street @ Carl Street, San Francisco
What: Cole Valley Street Fair. Local art, fine crafts, amazing food and live music.
Folsom Street Fair
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Information: folsomstreetevents.com
3rd Annual Marina Family Fest hosted by Marina Community Association
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Marina Green, San Francisco
What: 3rd Annual Marina Family Fest hosted by Marina Community Association. Family friendly event with Petting Zoos, Bounce Houses, Face Painters, Balloon Makers, Food and more.
Information: sfmca.org
No Wall on the Waterfront No Propositions B and C - Brunch Fundraiser
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland, San Francisco
What: A Fabulous Brunch Fundraiser for "No Wall On the Waterfront".
Co-Hosted by Tom Ammiano, Gimmy Park Li, Jane Morrison, Esther Marks
Donation: $35.
Information: Esther Marks 415-665-5417
Excelsior Festival
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Street @ Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What: Excelsior Festival, Live music, arts and crafts, food and activities for families.
Free.
Information: excelsiorfestival.org
September 30, 2013 - Monday
2013 CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awards Luncheon
When: September 30, 2013 - Monday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange Building, 465 California Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women announce the 2013 CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awardees:
Akiko Yamazaki, President of the Foundation and Vice Chair of the Commission, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
General Antonio Taguba - (Ret), U.S. Army; US Dept. of Justice Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence
Brenda Wright - Senior Vice President and Manager, Community Relations West, Wells Fargo Bank
Caryl Ito, Bozeman and Associates
Cassie Doyle, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada of San Francisco
Elmy Bermejo, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Labor
Louise Rennie, Esq., Partner, Renne, Sloan, Holtzman and Sakai
Marilyn Fowler, CEI, Women's Intercultural Network
Paul Henderson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety, Mayor Ed Lee's Office
Susan Swan, Executive Director, V-Day
Twitter - Corporate Award.
RSVP Required
Tickets: friendscosw.org/events $150.
Balboa Park Station Community Meeting
When: September 30, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City College, 50 Phelan Avenue, Multi-Use Building (MUB) 140, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss access and circulation improvements to the Balboa Park BART Station Area.
Information: sfcta.org/balboa
October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
Evan Low for State Assembly
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco address provided upon RSVP
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee, David Tsai for a fundraiser in support of Campbell Mayor Evan Low for State Assembly representing Silicon Valley.
Host Committee:
Ed Lee, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting, Fiona Ma, Paul Fong, Jose Cisneros, David Chiu, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Malia Cohn, Steve Ngo, Matt Haney, Mary Jung, Art Torres, Rebecca Prozan, David Tsai, Steve Villano, Bob Michitarian
RSVP/Tickets: secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/davidtsai
No on Wall On the Waterfront
When: October 2, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 1243 42nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join SF Ocean Edge for a House Party for No Wall On the Waterfront (No on Prop B and C).
Featuring former Mayor Art Agnos.
RSVP sfoceanedge@earthlink.net
October 3, 2013 - Thursday
Northern California Innocence Project - House Party Fundraiser
When: October 3, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Home of David Onek and Kara Dukakis, 218 Bocana Street, San Francisco
What: House Party Fundraiser for Northern California Innocence Project. David Onek is Executive Director of the Northern California Innocence Project at Santa Clara University Law School. Northern California Innocence Project works to exonerate the innocent, and partner with law enforcement to change policies and practices that lead to wrongful convictions.
Featured speakers will be Senator Mark Leno , who has been a strong advocate on innocence issue and Franky Carrillo, one of their exonerees.
Food, wine and great company.
Guest $100., Supporter $250. Host $500
RSVP alumnidirectory.scu.edu/law-ncip-house_party
Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center Fundraiser
When: October 3, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, Multipurporse Room, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center. Celebrate 35 years of preserving and enhancing the ethnic, cultural and economic diversity of San Francisco Bernal Heights and surrounding neighborhoods with stories and pictures of BHNC's history, and socialzing with neighbors and long-time friends of the Center.
Information: bhnc.org
RSVP akinsey@bhnc.org
October 4, 2013 - Friday
Sierra Club - 4th Annual David Brower Dinner
When: October 4, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Parc 55 Hotel, 55 Cyril Magnin Street, San Francisco
What: Fourth Annual David Brower Dinner.
Honoring:
Ca. State Senator Loni Hancock - Phil Burton Badge of Courage Award
Mosaic solar finance Company - Trailblazer Award
Tom Steyer, Keynote Speaker
Host Committee Members: John Garamendi, George Miller, Mar Leno, Leland Yee, Nancy Skinner, Tom Bates, David Hochschild, Earthustice, The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Lynn Jurich, CEO, Sunrun
Tickets: $225.
Information: sfbay.sierraclub.org/davidbrowerdinner
October 6, 2013 - Sunday
Castro Street Fair
When: October 6, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Castro Street and Market, San Francisco
Chess-In on Market Street
When: October 6, 2013 - Sunday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Market between 5th and 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Come play chess on a public sidewalk.
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October 7, 2013 - Monday
LGBTQ Connect
When: October 7, 2013 - Monday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: AIDS Housing Alliance/SF, a program of the Q Foundation, is partnering with the Mayor's Office of HOPE and Project Homeless Connect to link members of the LGBTQ communities to needed services such as food, housing counseling, legal services, dental care, vision services, podiatry, DMV ID, free haircuts and much more.
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September 16, 2013 - Monday
Mexican Museum''s New Home
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Jessie Square Plaza, Mission Street between 3rd and 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee and Community Leaders for a Celebration of The Mexican Museum's New Home in the Yerba Buena Gardens Arts District on Mexican Independence Day.
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Warriors on the Waterfront
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - hear from Warriors on the Waterfront about the team's proposed return to San Francisco and what that means for the City.
Information: wallengerdems.com
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Invest In Neighborhoods Campaign
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street, SAn Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association monthly meeting. Join in defining/refining our Neighborhood Profile for Middle Polk Street and identifying where we want City Hall to step in to assist in making the neighborhood a great neighborhood. This will be an interactive session with Jordan Klein of the Mayor's Office of Workforce and Economic Development and the "Invest In Neighborhood Campaign".
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
League of Pissed Off Voters - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: League of Pissed Off Voters - Endorsement meeting.
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September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
Yes on A - Prop A Kick-Off
When: September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
10:00 a.m . to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 800 Bryant Street, San Francisco
What: Yes on A Kick-Off. Guest speakers:
Mayor Ed Lee
Supervisor Mark Farrell
POA President Marty Halloran
Local 798 President Tom O'Connor
Local 21 Executive Director Bob Muscat
Committee On Jobs Executive Direct Chris Wright.
RSVP Luca@YesonAforSFretirees.com, YesonAforSFRetirees.com
San Francisco Gray Panthers - Health Care. Is there a cure?
When: September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 to 1:30 - Business and Social
1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Speakers and Discussion "The Affordable Care Act, the Future of Healthcare? We've Got To Do Better than That!
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Health Care - Is There a cure? (see above)
Speakers: Jodi Reid, of CARA and the Campaign for Healthy California will talk about opening up a new labor-based campaign for Single-Payer
Clauda Chaufan, from Physicians for a National Health Plan, PNHP.
Gordon Mar, from Jobs with Justice.
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
SFMTA Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: September 17, 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
5th Anniversary of Sunday Streets
When: September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Cityview at Metreon, 135 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Sunday Streets celebrates their 5th Anniversary milestone with a gala bash.
Special guests include Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, Ed Reiskin, Barbara Garcia, Phil Ginsburg.
Food provided by "The Spot". Beverages by Speakeasy Brewery and Anchor Brewery.
Live Music by Hot Pocket with DJ King Most
Tickets: $50. up - sundaystreets5year.eventbrite.com
Information: Meaghan Mitchell meaghanmitchell@gmail.com
Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods - Monthly Meeting
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods Monthly Meeting.
Hosts: Pacific Heights Residents Assn - PHRA
Russian Hill Improvement Assn. - RHIA
From agenda:
Resolution re Masonic Avenue proposal
Program: SF Coalition to Underground Utilities
Speakers: Anne Brubaker, Chair SFCUU
John Kwong, DPW Bureau of Street Use and Mapping
Information: csfn.net
September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Richard S. E. Johns, Ellen Johnck, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org
Balboa Park Station
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 1100 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco (at the future site of the affordable housing development between Lee Avenue and Phelan Avnue).
What: Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Norman Yee invite you to a ceremony to commemorate new milestones for two key projects in the Balboa Park Station Area Plan.
Groundbreaking for the construction of new affordable housing for families and transition-age youth.
Recent opening of the reconfigured bus loop and terminal at the intersection of Ocean and Phelan Avenues.
San Francisco Women's Political Committee
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Redford, 673 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: SFWPC Membership Endorsement Meeting.
Elections Commission Meeting
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jill Rowe, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Richard Matthews, Gerard Gleason, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu
Information: sfgov2.org
District 5 Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Speakers
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Vote
Where: Bread and Butter Cafe, 1901 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: District 5 Democratic Club. Endorsement meeting
Information: info@d5dems.org
Latino Democratic Cub - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco.
What: Latino Democratic Club Endorsement meeting.
Information: sflatinodemclub.org
September 19, 2013 - Thursday
San Francisco Planning Commission and Health Commission
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Joint meeting between San Francisco Planning Commission and Health Commission
Commissioners: Planning: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kahtrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Health Commissioners: Sonia Melara, Edward Chow, Cecilia Chung, Judy Karshmer, David Sanchez, Jr., David Singer, Belle Taylor-McGhee
Information: sf-planning.org
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
Rules Committee
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org
Senior and Disability Action - Annual Celebration
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Forget-Me-Not Cafe, 602 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Senior and Disability Action Annual Celebration. See friends and colleagues, enjoy delicious food and wine, and celebrate their first year as a newly-merged organization.
Tickets: $75. - sdacelebration.eventbrite.com
San Francisco Latino Democratic Club Gala 2013
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - General Reception and Buffet
7:15 p.m. - Program
Where: Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Latino Democratic Club Gala 2013 San Francisco Latino Voter Registration, Education, Education and Outreach Project Fundraiser and Awards Ceremony. Special Guests and Speakers
Master of Ceremony: Ricardo Salinas, Culture Clash
Speaker: David Villarino, President, Cesar Chavez Farm Worker Institute for Education and Leadership Development
SF Poet Laureate: Alejandro Murguia
2013 SFLDC Awardees:
Margaret Cruz Trailblazer Award: John Trasvina, Dean of USF Law School
Madrina Award: Nancy Obregon, Teacher, SFUSC
Sin Fronteras Award: Immigraiton Legal Education Network (ILEN)
Ticket Information: $50. Individual Tickets
Information: sflatinodemclub.com
Annual Richmond District Neighborhood Center Fundraising Dinner
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Clubhouse of the historic Presidio Gold Club - Access on West Pacific Avenue, San Francisco
What: Annual Richmond District Neighborhood Center Fundraising Dinner. Wine and Dinner, Live and Silent Auctions.
Inspiring stories of people from all walks of life who are part of the RDNC family.
Event Chair: Janet Reilly
Golden Gate Jewel: PG&E, Sutro Heights Star, California Bank and Trust
Seal Rock Supporter: Bonnie and Dan Levitt
Legion of Honor Leader: Linda and Bob Fries, Drs. Tricia and Richard Gibbs, Kaiser Permanente, Pacific Western Bank, Gabriella and Mark Parcella, Janet and Clint Reilly, Carroll Tom and Joanne Low
Arguello Gatekeeper: Jean Barish, MaryEl and Charles Corsiglia, Leela and Charles Higgs, Karlene and Jeffrey Holloman, Patricia and Karl Kaussen, Charles Head and Eileen Louie, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy, Sandra Lee Fewer and John Fewer, Eugene Wing and Lin Ishihara, Betsy and Dave Levy, Susie and Steve Leder, Vanessa and Jonathan Lyens, Peter Mansfield, Sandy and Jeff Mori, RAMS - Richmond Area Multi-Services, See's Candies, Tony Zeller
Special Thanks: Danie LeFrancois, Ravenswood Winery
$195. per person
RSVP: 751-6600 by September 11th
Information: rdnc.org
San Francisco For Democracy - Endorsement meeting
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Northern District Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco for Democracy Endorsement meeting. Vote on the Club's endorsements.
Information: communications@sf4democracy.com
City Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Chancellor Hotel, Clipper Room, 433 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: City Democratic Club Endorsement meeting.
Information: citydemclub@gmail.com
September 20, 2013 - Friday
No Wall on the Waterfront Campaign Party and Fundraiser
When: September 20, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pimentel Residence - Address provided upon RSVP
What: No Wall on the Waterfront Campaign Party and Fundraiser.
Co-Hosts: David Chiu, Leah Pimentel, Kelly Dwyer, Hene Kelly, Rafael Mandelman
Suggested Donation: $40.
RSVP by September 16, 2013 - 415-894-7008 events.No8Washington@gmail.com
September 21, 2013 - Saturday
16th Annual Friends of Duboce Park - Tag Sale
When: September 21, 2013 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park, Duboce Ave. and Noe St. San Francisco.
What: Friends of Duboce Park Tag Sale All proceeds will be used for improvements to Duboce Park.
Information: friendsofdubocepark.org
September 22, 2013 - Sunday
Back to School Birthday Bash for Emily Murase
When: September 22, 2013 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2G Japanese Brasseries at Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, Suite F, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a Back to School Birthday Bash for Emily Murase.
Activities for kids. Bring the whole family.
In lieu of gifts, please consider a donation emilymurase.com/donate to Emily re-election campaign.
RSVP emilymurase.com/events
September 23, 2013 - Monday
San Francisco Museum and Historical Society - Awards Luncheon
When: September 23, 2013 - Monday
11:00 a.m. - Reception and Silent Auction
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Awards Program
Where: Peacock Room Mark Hopkins Hotel, 1 Nob Hill at Mason and California Street, San Francisco
Honorees:
Living Treasure Award - Amy Meyer - Advocate for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
William C. Ralston Award - Gump's
Awards of Merit -
The Heritage (San Francisco Ladies' Protection and Relief Society)
ODC - Dance Company and school
Cable Car Museum
Chinese Historical Society of America
Elaine Badgley Arnoux - Artist
Tickets: $150. non-members/ $130. members shop.sfhistory.org/awards-Luncheon_c4.htm
415-537-1105
Jack Spade, Gentrification, and the Mission: A Community Discussion for Action
When: September 23, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Eric Quezada Center for Cultural and Politics, 518 Valencia, San Francisco
What: Jack Spade, Gentrification, and the Mission: A Community Discussion for Action.
Participating organizations include:
No Jack Spade in the Mission, The Mission Economic Development Agency, The Center for Political Education, Shaping San Francisco
September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
19th Avenue Transit Study - 2nd Community Meeting
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Towers Conference Center, 798 Font Blvd., San Francisco State University, San Francisco.
What: 2nd Community Meeting regarding 19th Avenue Transit Study.
Potrero Streetscape Improvements
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco General Hospital Cafeteria, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco
What: Open house to review the future design options for streetscape improvements to Potrero Avenue between 17th and 25th Streets.
Informaiton: alex.m.murillo@sfdpw.org
Potrero Boosters - Eastern Neighborhoods 101
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Potrero Boosters meeting. Eastern Neighborhoods 101. Come hear from the SF Planning Department about the policies that are shaping development in Potrero Hill.
Information: potreroboosters.org
September 26, 2013 - Thursday
Community Living Campaign - Recognizing Anni Chung
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Community Living Campaign - Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award Honoring Anni Chung
Cocktail Buffet.
Event Underwriter: Kaiser Permanente
Community Leader: The Denebeim Family, The Satten Family, On Lok
Benefactor:
Anonymous, Chinese Community Health Plan, IHSS Consortium, Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services, Openhouse, Progress Foundation, SCAN Health Plan, Ned Schaub, Dr. Frank and Karen Schulkin
Donor:
Mariclare Ballard, Jill Center, Adele Corvin, California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), Curry Senior Center, Family Caregiver Alliance, Bill Haskell, Glenda Hope, Cayuga Community Connectors, The Jobling-Fazio Family, The Kaplan Family, Bette Wallace Landis, Elinore and Larry Lurie, Shireen McSpadden and D.J. Siegman, Meals on Wheels, Margaret Miller, Anthony Nicco, San Francisco Mayor's Office of Disability, Senior and Disability Action, The Simon Family, SteppingStone, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, Mary Twomey.
Event Committee:
Debby Satten, Hadley Dale Hall, Libby Denebeim, Edward Denebeim, Bill Haskell, Judy Auda, Marie Jobling
Board of Directors: Jill Center, Meg Cooch, Libby Denebeim, Vera Haile, David Knego, Elinore Lurie, Margaret Miller, Elena Portacolone, Karen Schulkin, Constance Smith
Tickets $100., $250., $500. up. Tickets may be purchased on line: sfcommunityliving.org
PRESS UP! San Francisco Progressive Media Center Fundraiser
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Tim Redmond launches the nonprofit San Francisco Progressive Media Center, online news source, local journalism, independent of corporate , non-local interests.
Co-Hosts include Tom Ammiano, David Campos, Alicia Garza, Giuliana Milanese, Gabriel Haaland.
Contribute to this exciting upcoming media project. Music, food and network with others interested in keeping Bay Area media independent, progressive and locally owned and operated.
Contributions/membership $25., $50. $100. $250. at the door in advance through Paypal:
tinyyurl.comSFPMContribute
The Men of Emerge California: Fall Mixer and Reception
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Roe Nightclub and Lounge, 651 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Men of Emerge California. Join some of the staunchest male supporters at the annual fall mixer as they bid adieu to the long dog days of summer and toast to the 2014 Emerge California recruitment season.
General Tickets: $39. and up.
Information: emergeca.org
September 27, 2013 - Friday
United Public Workers for Action - What Proposition A Will mean
When: September 27, 2013 - Friday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 630 Valencia Street/17th Street, San Francisco
What: Forum will look at who is behind Prop A and what it will mean for San Francisco city workers and the public.
Speakers:
Brenda Barros, SEIU 1021 General Hospital/COPE Co-Chair*
Kay Walker, Past V.P. of SEIU 1021 West Bay Retirees Chapter*
Jean Thomas, Protect our Benefits*
*for identification only
Sponsored by United Public Workers for Action UPWA
Information: upwa.info - SF City Employees and Retirees for Responsible Governanance
September 28, 2013 - Saturday
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - 5th Annual Party and "Shop Local" Silent Auction
When: September 28, 2013 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 Third Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Hill Democratic Club invites you to enjoy food, drink, jazz and great deals! Potrero Hill Democratic Club's "Shop Local" Silent Auction is a party for the community and a fundraiser for the Club's many educational and service-oriented activities.
Potrero Hill Democratic Club will be the first community group to hold an event at the beautifully-renovated Dogpatch Saloon.
Live jazz trio, great food from club members and local eateries and lots of tempting items for your bidding pleasure for the wonderful merchants and artists of Potrero Hill and Dogpatch. No-host bar.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Information: phdemclub.org contact_us@PHDemClub.or
September 29, 2013 - Sunday
Cole Valley Street Fair
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Cole Street @ Carl Street, San Francisco
What: Cole Valley Street Fair. Local art, fine crafts, amazing food and live music.
Folsom Street Fair
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Information: folsomstreetevents.com
3rd Annual Marina Family Fest hosted by Marina Community Association
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Marina Green, San Francisco
What: 3rd Annual Marina Family Fest hosted by Marina Community Association. Family friendly event with Petting Zoos, Bounce Houses, Face Painters, Balloon Makers, Food and more.
Information: sfmca.org
No Wall on the Waterfront No Propositions B and C - Brunch Fundraiser
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland, San Francisco
What: A Fabulous Brunch Fundraiser for "No Wall On the Waterfront".
Co-Hosted by Tom Ammiano, Gimmy Park Li, Jane Morrison, Esther Marks
Donation: $35.
Information: Esther Marks 415-665-5417
Excelsior Festival
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Street @ Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What: Excelsior Festival, Live music, arts and crafts, food and activities for families.
Free.
Information: excelsiorfestival.org
September 30, 2013 - Monday
2013 CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awards Luncheon
When: September 30, 2013 - Monday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange Building, 465 California Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women announce the 2013 CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awardees:
Akiko Yamazaki, President of the Foundation and Vice Chair of the Commission, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
General Antonio Taguba - (Ret), U.S. Army; US Dept. of Justice Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence
Brenda Wright - Senior Vice President and Manager, Community Relations West, Wells Fargo Bank
Caryl Ito, Bozeman and Associates
Cassie Doyle, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada of San Francisco
Elmy Bermejo, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Labor
Louise Rennie, Esq., Partner, Renne, Sloan, Holtzman and Sakai
Marilyn Fowler, CEI, Women's Intercultural Network
Paul Henderson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety, Mayor Ed Lee's Office
Susan Swan, Executive Director, V-Day
Twitter - Corporate Award.
RSVP Required
Tickets: friendscosw.org/events $150.
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