No on B and C - Picture taken Sunday at Mission Dolores Park.
Gus Feldman from District 8 Democratic Club, Alex Walker from
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club and Christine, all saying "no".
nowallonthewaterfront.com
October 21, 2013 - Monday
Last day to Register to Vote. - registertovote.ca.gov
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
Community Speak Out for Economic Justice
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
4:30 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments . Turk Street at Jones St., San Francisco
What: Community Speak Out for Economic Justice.
Hosted by the Community Housing Partnership, Coalition on Homelessness and Hospitality House.
We're fighting back. Come hear about exciting community led campaigns to building real opportunities for all, and how you can get involved:
Checks (Arrest Record Reform legislation)
Market Street for the Masses (economic development for 99%)
Local Hire Update (CPMC and beyond)
Parks for the People (keep public parks open for the public)
Environmental justice (save community recyclling center)
San Francisco Youth Commission
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jina Bae, Anna Bernick, Joshua Cardenas, Sophie Edelhart, Monica Flores, Ramon Gomez, Michelle Kong, DeAsia Landrum, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Nicholas Persky, Luisa Sicairos, Angel Van Stark, Eric Wu, Joyce Wu, Ariel Yu
Information: sfbos.org
League of Pissed-Off Voters - "Ballot Breakdown", Art Agnos
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Alley Cat Boos, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco
What: League of Pissed-Off Voters - Ballot Breakdown. Hang out, eat snacks and talk about what's on the ballot.
Special Guest - Former Mayor Art Agnos will be there to talk about the Warriors Project.
Information: 323-LPOV
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Supervisor David Campos
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Continuing "Supervisor Series" - hosting Supervisor David Campos
Will also hear from Friends of the Urban Forest.
Information: info@wallenbergDems.com
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Melissa Griffin Caen
When: October 21, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Main speaker is Melissa Griffin Caen, Political Columnist for the San Francisco Examiner with a segment "Mornings with Melissa" on CBS SF. She will be discussing the propositions on the November election ballot.
SFPD Captain McEachern from Northern Station will give update on crime issued from the neighborhood.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
October 22, 2013 - Tuesday
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: October 22, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
Port Commission
When: October 22, 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
San Francisco Board of Education
When: October 22, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving B. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Board of Education: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu
October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
2013 Silver SPUR Awards Luncheon
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m. to Noon - Opening Reception
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Reception
Where: Moscone Center South - Esplanade Ballroom - Entrance at 3rd Street and Howard Streets, San Francisco
Honorees:
Chief Judge Karen V. Clopton
Daniel Solomon, FAIA
Thomas C. Layton - Philanthropic
State Senator Art Torres (retired)
Individual Tickets $175. spur.org/silverspur
Information: spur.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
Commission on the Status of Woman
When: October 23, 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
Information: sfgov3.org
San Francisco Police Commission - Bayview District Meeting
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sfbos.org
District 11 Townhall Meeting
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Boys and Girls Club, 163 London Street, San Francisco
What: On Wednesday, October 9th a young man, Eric Mabry, was tragically killed on the corner of Mission and Brazil, near the heart of the Excelsior corridor, within plain sight of merchants, neighbors, and families on their regular commuter.
Join the community in demanding the attention, enforcements, and investment that our communities deserved from the Mayor and City Departments at this town hall meeting.
Information: 415-554-6976
Source: email from Supervisor John Avalos and Excelsior Action Group
San Francisco Bay Guardian Community Forum - Housing for Whom?
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Bay Guardian invites you to join the discussion about who gets to live in San Francisco.
Editor Steven T. Jones and News Editor Rebecca Bowe will moderate a community forum with a panel of key players and experts.
Information: sfbg.com
Get The Facts: A Health Care Community Forum featuring Covered CA co-hosted by Assemblyman Phil Ting and Tom Ammiano
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 2nd Floor, 1290 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: In January 2014, all Californians will be required to have health insurance. Join expert panelists to find out what options may work for you and get pre-enrolled on site. Experts will discuss Covered CA, the new state health insurance marketplace, as well as Healthy SF and the expansion of Medi-Cal
Information: asmdc.org/members/a19/district/upcoming-events
SFMTA - Folsom Complete Street Pilot Project Community Meeting
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: SoMa Recreation Center, 270 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting regarding a proposed pilot project to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety on Folsom Street between 4th and 11th Street, San Francisco
Information: Nick Carr Nick.Carr@sfmta.com
San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Information: sflatinodemclub.com
Source: Facebook posting
San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: October 23, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
DCCC: 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, Lesllie Katz, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carol Migden, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal, Arlo Hale Smith, Scott Wiener
Ex-Officio Members: Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Leland Yee, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information: dccc.org
October 24, 2013 - Thursday
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sbos.org
Planning Commission
When: October 24, 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
SPUR - Better Muni on 19th Avenue
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
12:30
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Better Muni on 19th Avenue. SFCTA and SFMTA have been working on plans to make Muni on 19th Avenue - the link connecting San Francisco State University, Stonestown Galleria and Parkmerced to the rest of San Francisco - faster and safer for everyone. Come hear some of the ideas the agencies studied, their future plans and what they mean for this growing area:
Peter Albert/SFMTA
Liz Brisson/SFCTA
Beth Mallen/Parkmerced
Wendy Bloom/San Francisco State University
Kath Tsakalakis/Lakeside One Neighborhood Group
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
City and School District Select Committee
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, John Avalos, Mark Farrell
School Board: Hydra Mendoza-McDonell, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfbos.org
California Domestic Workers Coalition - We Did it!
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: California Domestic Workers Coalition - We Did it! Domestic Worker and Allies Celebration. Join for a celebration of our labor and our victories hosted by Tom Ammiano and Jobs With Justice.
Information: cadomesticworkers.org
San Francisco Human Rights Commission
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Michael Sweet, Susan Belinda Christian, Sheryl Evans Davis, Mark Kelleher, Nazly Mohajer, Faye Woo Lee, Todd Mavis, Michael Pappas, Richard Pio Roda
Information: sfgov.org/sfhumanrights
San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - Election Endorsement meeting
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: African American Art & Cultural Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - Election Endorsement meeting.
Source: facebook events
3rd Annual Potsticker Eating Contest
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Drake SF, 508 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Reception to honor the quality coverage and empowerment of Asian Americans by veteran political columnist Samson Wong. Mouthful of gyozas and a time to catch up with friends and SF politics.
Information: asianweek.com/2013/10/023rd-annual-potstickers-golden-potsticker-eating-contest-and-reception-set-for-oct-24/
Progressive Democrats of America-San Francisco and Unitarian Universalists for Peace-San Francisco - Prop B and C Debate
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Center, Martin Lurther King Room, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Debate - Prop B and C - 8 Washington Project.
Yes on B and C - Alec Bash
No on B and C - Jon Golinger
GLBT Historical Society Gala - Unmasked
When: October 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Regency Center, 1290 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: GLBT Historical Society Gala Unmasked - Benefit the GLBT Historical Society and The GLBT History Museum. Entertainment, food, hosted bar and silent auction
Tickets $60 - General - $100. VIP unmaskedgala.org/Event_Details
October 25, 2013 - Friday
Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco 15th Anniversary GALA
When: October 25, 2013 - Friday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Community Room, San Francisco
What: Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco's 15th Anniversary GALA with Prestigious Awards Ceremony, Special Door Prizes and Refreshments.
Open to the Public
Information: 15thanniversarytac.blogspot.com 415-339-8327
Mission Language and Vocational School 45th Anniversary
When: October 25, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel, 1 Nob Hill, San Francisco
What: Mission Language and Vocational School 45th Anniversary. " MLVS, Business, Labor, Community Together, We Are Champions"
$150. individual ticket for non-profits and community members
$200. individual tickets for small business owners
$300. corporate individuals
Information: mlvs.org
October 26, 2013 - Saturday
9th Annual Noe Valley Harvest Festival
When: October 26, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: On 24th Street between Sanchez and Church, San Francisco
Source: Friends of Noe Valley
Get The Facts: A Health Care Community Forum featuring Covered CA co-hosted by Assemblyman Phil Ting and Tom Ammiano
When: October 26, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave. (at Lincoln Way), San Francisco
What: In January 2014, all Californians will be required to have health insurance. Join expert panelists to find out what options may work for you and get pre-enrolled on site. Experts will discuss Covered CA, the new state health insurance marketplace, as well as Healthy SF and the expansion of Medi-Cal
Information: asmdc.org/members/a19/district/upcoming-events
Region 6 Meeting Notice - Platform testimony
When: October 26, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Transport Workers Union Local 505, 1521 Rollins Road, Burlingame, Ca.
What: California Democratic Party Regional Hearing for 2014 Platform: Members from the Platform Committee will be present to hear testimony regarding the Establishment of the 2014 CA Democratic Party platform.
Information: CADEM.ORG
Source: email from Jonathan Lyens - San Francisco FDR Democratic Club president and Region VI Director Hene Kelly.
Community Action to benefit Mission Artists Rene Yanez and Yolanda Lopez
When: October 26, 2013 - Saturday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Brava! For Women in the Arts, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Community Action to benefit Mission Artists Rene Yanez and Yolanda Lopez. Performances, art and tributes.
Performers include Culture Clash, Marga Gomez, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, Las Bomberas de la Bahia, Alejandro Murgia, Dr. Loco, Cherrie Moraga, Celia Rodriguez, Loco Bloco, Maya Chinchilla y mas
Silent Auction with works by Enrique Chagoya, Ester Hernandez, Jesus Barraza, Melanie Cervantes, Ana Teresa Fernandez, Rio Yanez, Rene Yanez, Yolanda Lopez, Xuxo Perez, Jos Sances, Jean Melesaine, Alexa Trevino, Art Hazelwood, Patrick Piazza, Robbin Henderson.
There will also be a raffle.
Donation: brava.org - make donation to Yanez-Lopez benefit
October 27, 2013 - Sunday
Sunday Streets - Richmond
When: October 27, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Clement Street between Funston and Arguello, and Arguello between Clement and Fulton. Sunday Streets is partnering with Clement Street Farmers Market. Clement Street Market will be spread out for four blocks - Arguello to 5th Avenue. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Information: sundaystreetssf.com/richmond-sunday-streets-october-27th
2nd Annual 20th Avenue Soap Box Derby!
When: October 27, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 20th Avenue between Wawona and Vicente Streets, San Francisco
What: Friends of Larsen Playground, Supervisor Katy Tang and Assessor Carmen Chu present the 2nd Annual 20th Avenue Soap Box Derby! Food, fun, games, kid stuff. This is a exhibition derby. All cars are welcome, but they must have brakes. Donations gratefully accepted. All proceeds benefit the Larsen PlaygroundRebuild Project. We're bringing a plane back to Larsen.
Information: larsenparkjet.org
October 28, 2013 - Monday
Westside Democratic Club - Proposition A
When: October 28, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club - Supervisor Mark Farrell - Discussion on Proposition A.
October 30, 2013 - Wednesday
Fundraiser - Supervisor David Chiu - California State Assembly
When: October 30, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Fell Street and Fillmore Street, San Francisco (exact address upon RSVP)
What: An evening in support of Supervisor David Chiu's campaign for the California State Assembly. David Chiu will continue his devotion to LGBT causes in a forum where he can impact all Californians.
Host Committee: Supervisor Scott Wiener, Jack Song, Gregory Flores, Susan Leal, Rebecca Prozan, Debra Walker, John Baldo, Valerie Hendrix, Aaron Hyland, Fran Kipnis, Phong Le, Shane Mayer , Howie Ng, Thanh Ngo, Andrew Vu, Kevin Edwards, Jim Illig, Steve Villano, Bentrish Satarzadeh, Bob Rybicki and Anders Yang
RSVP: act.myngp.com/Forms/-2347782780743581696
Social Security and the LGBT Community - Know Your Rights and Claim Your Money
When: October 30, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Refreshments and Reception
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Social Security and the LGBT Community. Know your rights and claim your money.
Federal Social Security benefits are now available to married same-sex couples.
What the Windsor decision means for LGBT Social Security recipients.
Financial benefits that same-sex spouses, widows and their children can now access.
How to apply for benefits.
What the Social Security Administration is doing for couples who move to places that don't honor their marriage.
What happens to your Social Security disability benefits when you retire.
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in partnership with Openhouse:
Moderator: Kate Kendell, Executive Director - National Center for Lesbian Rights
Remarks by: Dan Bernal, Chief of Staff, Office of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
Panelists include:
Grace Kim, Regional Commissioner
Max Richtman, President & CEO
Web Phillips, Senior Legislative Representative
Deb Kinney Esq.
Andy Chu
Seth Kilbourn, Executive Director
Community Co-Sponsors:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, API Wellness Center, Black Coalition on AIDS, Community Living Campaign, Institute on Aging, LGBT Community Partnership, Lyon-Martin Health Services, Project Open Hand, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Shanti, UCSF LGBT Resource Center, UCSF Alliance Health Project and Bay Times.
Free of Charge but seating is limited. Please RSVP by October 26th - openhouse-sf.org/ssforum 415-296-8995 ext 301
October 31, 2013 - Thursday
Halloween!
November 3, 2013 - Sunday
Fall Back - Change Clocks!
November 5, 2013 - Tuesday
Election Day!!! - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Next calendar will be Monday, October 28st - deadline 10:00 a.m.
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