Monday, November 25, 2013

November/December San Francisco Political Events

                   Revised calendar:
                  Added Irish American Democratic Club event - December 19th
                  Amendment to FDR Dems Holiday Party - December 9th
                  New calendar being posted Monday -  December 2nd.
                                                         

35th  Harvey Milk/George Moscone Anniversary Memorial  Candlelight Vigil
When: November 27, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street and Market Street, San Francisco
What: 35th Anniversary Memorial March  Candlelight Vigil. 


November 25, 2013 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: November 25, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Hope After Haiyan - Happy Hour Fundraiser
When: November 25, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 03 Bistro and Lounge, 524 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: Hope After Haiyan - Happy Hour Fundraiser.
Supervisor Jane Kim and Supervisor John Avalos invite you to Fundraiser.
$20. donation at door.  Partial proceeds from bar sales benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan. 100% of the evening's fundraising proceeds will be donated to National Alliance for Filipino Concerns.

Ethics Commission
When: November 25, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information: sfbos.org

November 26, 2013 - Tuesday

Memorial Service - Libby Denebeim
When: November 26, 2013 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Congregation Emanu-El, Arguello and Lake Streets, San Francisco
What: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=elizabeth-denebeim&pid=168126344
The beloved Libby  Denebeim  passed way on November 15th.  Many of us met Libby while she was on the San Francisco School Board from 1981 to 1993.  A friend to all us. 

Board of Supervisors
When: November 26, 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 School Board Meeting
When: November 26, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G.  Brewyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
School Board: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu

November 27, 2013 - Wednesday

35th Anniversary Remembrance of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk
When: November 27, 2013 - Wednesday
4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco.
What: 35th Anniversary Remembrance of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus  will perform with a candle light vigil march to follow. 
Source: Facebook - Harvey Milk Foundation 

35th Anniversary Memorial Candlelight Vigil and March - George Moscone/Harvey Milk
When: November 27, 2013 - Wednesday
             7:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street and Market Street, San Francisco
What: 35th Anniversary Memorial Candlight Vigil - Harvey Milk/George Moscone.
Co-Sponsored by Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, San Francisco Rising Action Fund, AIDS Housing Alliance/SF, Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco, Coalition on Homelessness, AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP), San Francisco Senior and Disability Action, Let's Kick ASS, United Here! Local 2, Mission Neighborhood Resource Center, Latino Democratic Club, Calle24/Mission No Evictions, Aguilas, Dolores Street Community Services
Information: milkclub.org


November 28, 2013 - Thursday

Thanksgiving 

December 1, 2013 - Sunday 

Sue Bierman Internship Program - DCCC - Sunday Brunch 
When: December 1, 2013 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Democratic Party DCCC Sunday Brunch.
Celebrating the Past, Building Toward the Future.  An event to support the Sue Bierman Memorial Internship  Program
Join current and former DCCC Chairs Natalie Berg, Agar Jaicks, Leslie Katz, Carole Migden, Jane Morrison, Aaron Peskin, Linda Post, Matthew Rothschild, Scott Wiener, Alex Wong along with DCCC members.
Patrons:  Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, Supervisor Malia Cohen, IBEW Local 6, Kat Anderson, Carol Bettencourt, Robert and Rebecca Cherny, Petra DeJesus, Robert Dockendorff, Matt Dorsey, Dick Grosboll, Tom Hsieh, Brenda Jeffers, Mary Jung, Leah Pimentel, Amy Quirk
Sponsors: Assembly Phil Ting, Supervisors Eric Mar, Scott Wiener, Arthur Albrecht, Suzanne Bushnell, John Casserly, Richard Dennes, Zoe Dunning, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio, Victor and Lorraine Honig, Bob Isaacson, Sharon Johnson, Hene and Dennis Kelly, Trevor McNeil, Evan Morgan, Linda Post, Alix Rosenthal, Norman Schlossberg, Alix Rosenthal, Michael Wong.
Donor's Choice: $35., $50. $75.
RSVP Ally Medina info@sfdemocrats.org

2013 World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil and Memorial
When: December 1, 2013 - Sunday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street and Market Street, San Francisco
Information: Brian Webster brian.e.webster@gmail.com

December 2, 2013 - Monday

SPUR - Blueprinters, Greenways, and Streetscapes:  Recent Sunset District Planning Efforts
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Hear about recent Sunset District Planning efforts:
Supervisor Katy Tang 
Saed Toloui - San Francisco PUC
Meghan Tiernan - San Francisco Dept. of Public Works
Topics include Sunset Blueprint project, Sunset Blvd. Greenway project and Irving and Taraval Streetscape improvement project.
$10. Non-members
Informationspur.org

San Francisco LGBT Forum Meeting
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cathay Post #384, 1524 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: Join the SFPD Chief's LGBT Community Advisory Forum to discuss matters of interest and concern to the LGBT community.  
Information: Forum Chair: Ken Craig KenCraig@CommunityPatrolUSA.org

San Francisco Young Democrats Winter Gala
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Novela, 662 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats Winter Gala.  
$20. members, $40. for new members includes membership to SFYD for a year.
 Information: Alex Mitra sfydpresident@gmail.com

December 3, 2013 - Tuesday 

5th Annual Holiday Party
When: December 3, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: 5th Annual Holiday Party.  Food, door prizes, Recognition Awards Ceremony.
North of Market Business Association's 2013 Businesses of the Year Award Honorees:
Cafe Mason
Central Towers Market
Colin Hussey Event Photography
Farmerbrown Restaurant
Lisa for Hair
Max Muscle on Polk
Monrach
UPS Store at Opera Plaza
North of Market Business Association's 2013 Community Impact Awardees:
De Marillac Academy
Optometrist jack Sinow, OD
Co-Sponsors:
Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City Democrats, Daldas Grocer, Dean Clark, Michael Nulty, North of Market Business Associations, Sam's Cable Car Lounge, Susan Bryan, Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco, Tip Top Market, The Swig Bar
Holiday Party Organizing Committee: Susan Bryan, Dean Clark, Otto Duffy, Dennis Isner, Marvis Phillips, Nulty Twins

Shamann Walton for School Board
When: December 3, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Double Play Bar and Grill, 2401 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Shamann Walton for School Board.   Fundraiser to kickoff Shamann Walton's campaign for San Francisco Board of Education.

Transit Effectiveness Project - Information Public Hearing
When: December 3, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Transit Division of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is holding an information public hearing to provide information about the proposals of the Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP).
Information: tep@sfmta.com

Sunday Streets Mission Community Meeting
When: December 3, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Buena Vista Horace Mann, auditorium,  3351 23rd Street, San Francisco
What:  Sunday Streets is hosting a community meeting in the Mission  to discuss the 2014 Sunday Streets in the Mission.  
 Information: sundaystreetssf.com

December 4, 2013 - Wednesday

Green Connections - Final Open House
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, Rainbow Room, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Open house for Green Connections featuring the final Green Connections plan. 
Information: greenconnections.sfplanning.org

Raoul Wallenberg  Jewish Democratic Club - 2013 Hanukkah Party
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Cantina, 580 Sutter, San Francisco
What: Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club Annual Hanukkah Party.  Great chance to socialize, eat and celebrate the Hanukkah holiday.  $30 non-members. - includes one year membership.  
Information: wallenbergdems.com

Glide Annual Holiday Festival
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. Arrivals
7:00 p.m. Concerts
Where: San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate  50 - Glide Annual Holiday Festival Celebration.  Honoring  Co-Founders Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani's 50 years at Glide.  A concert benefitting Mo's Kitchen and GLIDE programs.
Included in the line-up will be Dr. Maya Angelou, Valerie Simpson, Judith Hill San Jose Taiko and Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers.  
Co-Chairs: Dr. Maya Angelou, Pam and Larry Baer, Richard Blum, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Robin Williams
Mistress of Ceremonies - Renel Brooks-Moon
  Tickets: sfopera.com
Information: glide.org

Boeddeker Park Community Meeting
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Recreation Center, 570 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Boeddeker Park Community Meeting.  Join Supervisor Jane Kim, San Francisco Rec and Park, The Trust for Public Land and the Friends of Boeddeker Park.  Would like to hear from district residents about the programs and activities that they want to see at the new Boeddeker Park.
Information: tpl.org/boeddeker-park-under-construction

San Francisco Arts Commission Town Hall Meeting
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: SF Main Library, Koret Auditorum, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Arts Commission - Town Hall Meeting.  Your chance to learn about the SFAC's plans for the fture.  
Information: kate.patterson@sfgov.org

Friends of Larkin Street- 4th Annual Holiday Ice Skating Party
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What:  Friends of Larkin Street 4th Annual Holiday Ice Skating Party.  Admission includes snacks, a cash bar, music and ice skating.
Co-Sponsors: Michelle Pampin, Dana Hermansen, Conor Famulener, Cara Mia Quibell, Kathy Nita, Marie Carr, Aaron Schwartz, Callum Hutchins, Rob Bailey, Avital Ungar, Will Fitzpatrick, Gary Wells, Julie Metzger
Ticket: $50.
Tickets: eventbrite.com/event/8456745353

December 5, 2013 -  Thursday

San Francisco Sheriff's Department Project CHEER Toy Drive Kickoff
When: December 5, 2013 - Thursday
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Where: SFSD Women's Resource Center, 930 Bryant Street, San  Francisco
What: Project Cheer Toy Drive Kickoff. Please join us for some holiday cheer and bring an unwrapped children's toy or gift card.  Cheer San Francisco Cheerleaders and San Francisco Sheriff's Department Deputies will collect your donations to benefit children and families impacted by incarceration.

San Francisco Tomorrow - Holiday Party and Buffet Dinner 
When: December 5, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  Holiday Party - San Francisco Tomorrow
SFT Holiday Patrons: Tom Ammiano, William H. Barnaby, Jan Blum, Sue Bushnell, Claire Carlevaro, Bernard Choden and Lois Scott, Eddie Chin, Jennifer Clary, Denise D'Anne, James and Louise Frankel, Aaron and Martina Goodman, Milo Hanke, Joann Hendricks, Brenda Jeffers, Andreas Katz, Eileen Kivlehan, James and Ella Mae Lew, Esther Marks, Jane Morrison, Mary Anne Miller and James Suekama, Amy Quirk, Adam Scow, Jake Sigg, Stephen Williams, Howard Wong
Sponsors: Bruce Balshone, Carol Bass, Lucian Blazej, Jean and Bruce Brugmann, Sue Cauthen, Arthur Chang, Steve and Martina Chapman, Thomas and Caroline Crawford, Christopher Cook, Dorothy Dana, Joni Eisen, Arthur Feinstein, Milo Hanke, Edward Helfeld, Gerald Hurtado, Nora Lapin, Robert and Beatrice Laws, Charlotte Maeck, Glenn Rogers, Marie Utzig, Edward Van Egri, Joan J. Wood, Robert Wrisley, Claire Zvanski
Tickets: $35., $45. $50. 
RSVP 564-1482

San Francisco Coalition for Responsible Growth
When: December 5, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Event center, St Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street and Geary, San Francisco
What: Coalition for Responsible Growth Holiday Party.  
Special Guests: Supervisors London Breed, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee, Chief of Police Greg Suhr and District Attorney George Gascon
Special address from CRG President: Rodrigo Santos
Hor  d'oeuvres - refreshments, music
RSVP 415-648-1200
Information: sfcrg.com

Noe Valley Democratic Club, San Francisco for Democracy and Upper Noe Neighbors 
Dr. Arthur Tyler - new Chancellor of City College of  San Francisco
When: December 5, 2013 - Thursday 
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philip Church, l725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Noe Valley Democratic Club, San Francisco for Democracy and the Upper Noe Neighbors invite you meet the new Chancellor of City College of San Francisco - Dr. Arthur Tyler.  Dr. Tyler will speak followed by a Question and Answer Session.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com

December 8, 2013 - Sunday

ACLU of Northern California's Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2013
When: December 8, 2013 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. - Doors open
2:00 p.m. - Ceremony
followed by hearty appetizer and open bar reception at Paragon Restaurant, 701 Second Street, San Francisco
Where: ILWU 34 Union Hall, 801 Second Street, San Francisco
What: ACLU of Northern California's Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2013.
Honoring:
Justice Carlos Moreno - for his commitment to justice and his leadership in expanding civil liberties as Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court.
Nancy Pemberton - three decades of dedicated leadership at ACLU and a lifetime of civil rights achievements.
Admission - sliding scale - $10. to $25. 
Information: tdarcangelew@aclunc.org  aclunc.org

December 9, 2013 - Monday

Day of Action - Reclaim the Promise
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
4:30 p.m. - gather at 9th and Market
5:00 p.m. - Kickoff - 
5:30 p.m. - Rally - 865 Market, San Francisco
What: Day of Action to Reclaim the Promise.  Refund public education and invest in our City College. Stop displacement and create affordable housing.  
Sponsors iclude AFT 2121, CAASF.org, Jobs for Justice, Senior & Disability Action, SFACCE Action, San Francisco Labor Council, SFOP, SOMCAN, United Educators of San Francisco, We Are All City College, Eviction Free San Francisco
Information: closethesfgap@gmail.com

FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco Holiday Party
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Credo Restaurant, 360 Pine Street, San Francisco
What: FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco - Holiday Party. Kick off the holiday season.
At the event the FDR Democratic Club will present the inaugural August J. P. Longo Award for Leadership to Mary Jung, Chair of the  San Francisco Democratic Party.  The August J. P. Longo Award recognizes an outstanding leader who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the causes of seniors and people with disabilities.  Mary Jung is a longtime member of the FDR Dems and has supported our communities throughout her career.
Friends:  David Chiu, Fiona Ma, F.X. Crowley Company, Firefighters Local 798, UA Local 38
Supporters: Katy Tang, Jose Cisneros
Sponsors: Scott Wiener, CWA Local 9410, Miriam Saez, TIDA Director of Operations
Donation:  $50.  Important:  Be sure to purchase your tickets early, as the event may sell out.  Due to an arrangement with the venue, no tickets will be sold at the door.  Hors d'oeuvres and hosted beer and wine.
Tickets:  eventbrite.com/e/fdr-democratic-club-of-san-francisco-holiday-party-tickets-9412522107@aff=efbevent
Information: FDRDems@gmail.com

December 11, 2013 - Wednesday

Supervisor Malia Cohen's Birthday Celebration
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Dogpatch WineWorks, 2455 3rd Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Mayor Ed Lee in Celebrating Supervisor Malia Cohen's Birthday and supporting her re-election as Supervisor in District 10.  
Sponsors: Mayor Ed Lee, Leona Bridges, Oz Erickson, Ted Fang, Cindy Testa McCullagh, Nnena Ukuku, Tyra Fennell, Bruce Kin Huie, Thedore Palmer, Siavash Tahbazof, Kitt Grant, Jo Elias-Jackson, Michael Covarrubias, Fiona Ma, Larry Nibbi, Bob Nibbi, Marcus Young, Hala Hijazi, Andrea Baker, Sharmin Bock, Mark Cavagnero, Mari Garza-Bird, Amy Lee, Bob Morales, Latanya and John Hilton, Dr. Rev. Joseph Bryant, John Burton, Larry Mazzola, U.A. Local 38, Michael Dunchen, Joe Marshall
Musical performance by oMega LIVE
RSVP: info@electmalia.org
 Donatioin  $100.,  Young Professional/Senior/Disabled $36.
Tickets: secure.actblue.com/page/cohenbday13

Westside Democratic Club - Holiday Gathering
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Parkside Tavern, 1940 Taraval Street, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club - Holiday Gathering.  You can talk politics at our holiday party!  In Fact, We Encourage it!
$10. per person includes two beverages, selection of appetizers and compelling conversation
RSVP: nancy@fxcrowley.com

San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voter's Holiday Party
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: The Hot Spot, 1414 Market Street, San Francisco
What: SF League of Pissed Off Voter's Holiday Party.  Toast to 2013, and that about what fund 2014 may bring.  Come have a few drinks with the League, bring a friend…the more the merrier!

December 13, 2013 - Friday

Anniversary of Newtown tragedy
When: December 13, 2013 - Friday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Steps of City Hall.
What: Anniversary of Newtown tragedy.  Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisors David Campos, Eric Mar, John Avalos, Malia Cohen, London Breed, Jane Kim, Brady Campaign, Moms Demand, SF Committee to End Gun Violence to commemorate the gun violence in Connecticut.  We must do more to protect our kids and to ensure that gun violence ends!

December 14, 2013 - Thursday

Potrero Boosters, Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, 360 Kansas, San Francisco
What: Holiday Party co-hosted by Potrero Boosters and Potrero Hill Democratic Club.
Information: phdemclub.org

Chinese American Democratic Club -  Annual Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2013 - Thursday
 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Cosmos Bar & Lounge, 440 Broadway, San Francisco
What: CADC  Holiday Party.   Members free. All others - donation or enroll as member. 

December 19, 2013 - Thursday

Irish American Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 45th and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party.  Hot and cold hors D'oeuvres.
 No-host bar.  $10. donation or $15. with 2014 membership.
Information: Patty Moran 415-861-2378



Please note:

Please email events, comments or questions to  lindapost2000@comcast.net

Next calendar will be posted on - Monday   December 2nd - Deadline for information is 10:00 a.m. Monday.

Important:  Items change - please check before attending event for any changes!





Monday, November 18, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through December 2nd




November 18, 2013 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: November 18, 2013 - Monday
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: November 18, 2013 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Nicholas Persky, Michelle Kong, Joshua Cardenas, DeAsia Landrum, 
Angel Van Stark, Jina Bae, Anna Bernick, Sophie Edelhart, Monica Flores, Ramon Gomez, Michel Li, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Luisa Sicairos, Eric Wu, Joyce Wu, Ariel Yu
Information: sfbos.org

Geneva  Car Barn Public Meeting
When: November 18, 2013 - Monday
6:25 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: The Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse project and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department will be providing an overview of the Car Barn project, including community programming.
Information: mabear08@sbcglobal.net  

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly meeting
When: November 18, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Focus on what Middle Polk Neighborhood Association will do in 2014.  
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

November 19, 2013 - Tuesday

SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting - Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee recommendations
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will consider a resolution regarding the Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee's recommendations to improve parking access for people with disabilities.  
Information: parkingaccess@SFMTA.com 


San Francisco Gray Panthers - Proposed New San Francisco Prison
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on proposed new San Francisco Prison.  Representatives from the Sheriff's office and Californians United for a Responsible Budge debate.
Information:  graypantherssf.igc.org

Board of Supervisors
When: November 19, 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: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Bryant Tan, Glendon Hyde, Audrey Joseph, Barbara Campagnoli, Naomi Akers, Steven Lee
Information: sfgov2.org

San Francisco Young Democrats - Fundraiser for Typhoon Haiyan Relief
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Royal Tug Yacht Club, 895 Bush Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats Fundraiser to supposed Typhoon Haiyan Relief.  San Francisco Young Democrats will be guest bartending with all tips going to UNICEF.

AT&T Park Action 
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
Where: AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco
What: Urgent action at AT&T Park to  make  sure Salesforce gets the message that it needs to be a better neighbor and honor worker boycotts.
Source: Facebook posting - Unite Here!  Local 2

Market Octavia Living Alley Project
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, Spencer Andrew Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Market Octavia Living Alley Project -  Collaborative and innovative design workshop which will include presentations of conceptual and working designs of Living Alleys.  
Information: livingalleys.sfplanning.org



Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - Monthly Meeting
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore, San Francisco
What:  Monthly meeting.
Hosts: Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside Neighbors in Action
             Outer Mission Merchants & Residents Assn.
Program: Election Review and Analysis
                Speakers:  Chris Bowman
                                     David Pilpel
                                     Jon Golinger
Information: csfn.net

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
Information: milkclub.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Post Election Discussion - Eric Jaye
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Noe Valley Democratic Club monthly meeting - Eric Jaye - Post Election Discussion. 
Information: molly@ffrsf.com

November 20, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Tenderloin Futures Collaborative
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Where:  Tenderloin Police Station Community Room, 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Tenderloin Futures Collaborative Community Meeting.  Presentations on issues of interest to the neighborhood, residents, nonprofits and businesses.
Agenda includes:
UC Hastings Updates
Geary BRT
SFMTA - about the purpose improvements on 6th Street
Fair Chance Campaign
Information: 415-820-1412

Historic Preservation Commission
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What:  Architectural Review Committee
Commissioners: Aaron Hyland, Jonathan Pearlman, Andrew Wolfram, Karl Hasz
Information: sf-planning.org

Historic Preservation Commission
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S. E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information:  sf-planning.org

Elections Commission
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jill Rowe, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Richard Matthew, Gerard Gleason, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu



Glen Park Association - Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center Renovation
When:  November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Open house to review update on Glen Canyon Park Rec Center Renovation
Information: Karen Mauney-Brodek karen.mauney-brodek@sfgov.org

Dolores Street Community Services - 2013 Open Palm Awards
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.  
7:00 p.m. - sit-down dinner
7:15 p.m. Awards Program 
Where: The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What: 2013 Open Palm Awards. - Celebration 
Supervisor David Campos  - support of housing and homeless services. 
O'Melveny & Myers, LLP - Pro-bono work
$50.  donatenow.networkforgood.org   
Informationdscs.org

District 5 Democratic Club "Fall Into Winter"
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Vinyl Coffee and Wine Bar, 359 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: District 5 Democratic Club "Fall Into Winter".  Happy Hour and hors d'oeuvres.
Information: info@d5dems.org


November 21, 2013 - Thursday

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: November 21, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Planning Commission
When: November 21, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissoners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hilis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org

Rules Committee
When: November 21, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org 

Housing Authority
When: November 21, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Leroy Lindo, Phil Arnold, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information: sfha.org

City Democratic Club - Happy Hour
When: November 21, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Soluna Cafe and Lounge, 272 McAllister, San Francisco
What: Informal after-work happy hour.

Potrero Streetscape Community Open House
When: November 21, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Brava Theater, 1781 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Streetscape Community Open House

Redmond Kernan  Presidio  History Lecture and Reception
When: November 21, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Presentation
Where: Golden Gate Club in the Presidio.  
What:  Sixth Annual Redmond Kernan  Lecture.  Speaker Cameron Binkley will  focus  on how to preserve Presidio history and present it meaninfully to the public using the Monterey Presidio as an example. No charge.  

Waterfront Transportation Assessment Community Open House
When:  November 21, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Genentech Hall, Wilsley Seminar Room 114, 600 16th Street, San Francisco
What: SFMTA - Learn about the Waterfront Transportation Assessment.  The Assessment will help the City take inventory of the various transportation networks and modes to develop viable strategies to address existing and future infastructure and transit needs as the city changes and grows.
Information:  sfmta.com

November 22, 2013 - Friday

Bayview Opera House - Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market
When:  November 22, 2013 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Bayview Opera House invites you to attend this traditional free community event supported by the Bayview Merchants, 3rd on Third, the Bayview YMCA and Supervisor Malia Cohen's office.
Local vendors are offering a colorful holiday market with food, crafts and plenty of holiday cheer.  Kids enjoy Santa and arts activities.  Music, Delicious food and drink and great company.

November 22 through November 24, 2013 - 

California Democratic Party - Fall  Executive Board
When: November 22, 2013 through November 24, 2013 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, Ca.
What:  California Democratic Party Executive Board.
Information:   cadem.org

Bay Area Typhoon Recovery Benefit for the Philippines
When: November 22, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. Social Happy Hour
8:30 p.m. Program
10:00 p.m. Fashion Show and Auction 
Where: Drake SF, 508 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Suggested minimum $20. door donation
Event Organizers: Steven Lee, Keesa Ocampo and Rebecca Delgado-Rottman


November 23, 2013 -Saturday

Tenants:  Rise Up!
When: November 23, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
What: Tenants: Rise up!  Tenant Convention.  Fight for your neighborhoods.  San Francisco citywide housing justice movement is growing to shape analysis and solutions.
Co-Hosted by Mission Beacon Neighborhood Center.  Be part of a conversation with your neighbors about what kind of neighborhood you want.

November 24, 2013 - Sunday

Save CCSF Coalition
When: November 24, 2013 - Sunday
Noon 
Where: Jane Morrison's home, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Champagne Brunch - Save CCSF Coalition.  
Honorary Hosts:  Jeff Adachi, John Avalos, Tom Ammiano, Rosario Anaya, London Breed, David Campos, David Chiu, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Anita Grier, Marcos Gutierrez, Chris Jackson, Jane Kim, Mark Leno, Fiona Ma, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Tim Paulson, Jackie Speier, Katy Tang, Phil Ting, Father Louis Vitale, Scott Wiener, Shanell  Williams, Leland Yee, Norman Yee
Special Guest:   Dan  Siegel, volunteer attorney for Save CCSF Coalition
Contributors of Funss to Save City College: Raymond Berard, Camilla Bixler, Eddie Chin, Lucinda Cox, Richard Dana, BJ Droubi, Robert Erickson, Arla Ertz, Allan and Ana Fisher, Mark Fisher, Janet Fowler, Sharon Gadberry, Nina Gibson, Dick Grosboll, Anette Harris, JoAnn Hendricks, Lorraine Honig, Gerald Hurtado, Brenda Jeffers, Denise Jindrich, Mardi Kildebeck,  Kim Lee, Lovejoy's Tea Room, Tina Martin, Leah Mazel, Holistic Chinese Medicine Center, Sylvia McLaughlin, Tomasita Medal, Mitzi Raas, Linda Reinosa, San Jaliscos Restaurant, Judith and Ramon Sender, Leslie Simon, Edward Van Egri, Ellen Wall, Edith Wellin, Ann West, David Zebker
$35. - $90 - Donate:  gofundme.com/4841ns
Information: saveccsf.org

November 25, 2013 - Monday

Hope After Haiyan - Happy Hour Fundraiser
When: November 25, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 03 Bistro and Lounge, 524 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: Hope After Haiyan - Happy Hour Fundraiser.
Supervisor Jane Kim and Supervisor John Avalos invite you to Fundraiser.
$20. donation at door.  Partial proceeds from bar sales benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan. 100% of the evening's fundraising proceeds will be donated to National Alliance for Filipino Concerns.

November 27, 2013 - Wednesday

35th Anniversary Memorial  Candlelight Vigil
When: November 27, 2013 - Wednesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street and Market Street, San Francisco
What: 35th Anniversary Memorial Candlelight Vigil. 

November 28, 2013 - Thursday

Thanksgiving 

December 1, 2013 - Sunday 

2013 World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil and Memorial
When: December 1, 2013 - Sunday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street and Market Street, San Francisco
Information: Brian Webster brian.e.webster@gmail.com

December 2, 2013 - Monday

SPUR - Blueprinters, Greenways, and Streetscapes:  Recent Sunset District Planning Efforts
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Hear about recent Sunset District Planning efforts:
Supervisor Katy Tang 
Saed Toloui - San Francisco PUC
Meghan Tiernan - San Francisco Dept. of Public Works
Topics include Sunset Blueprint project, Sunset Blvd. Greenway project and Irving and Taraval Streetscape improvement project.
$10. Non-members
Information: spur.org

San Francisco LGBT Forum Meeting
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cathay Post #384, 1524 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: Join the SFPD Chief's LGBT Community Advisory Forum to discuss matters of interest and concern to the LGBT community.  
Information: Forum Chair: Ken Craig KenCraig@CommunityPatrolUSA.org

San Francisco Young Democrats Winter Gala
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Novela, 662 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats Winter Gala.  
$20. members, $40. for new members includes membership to SFYD for a year.
 Information: Alex Mitra sfydpresident@gmail.com


Please note:

Please email events, comments or questions to  lindapost2000@comcast.net

Next calendar will be posted on - Monday  November  25th - Deadline for information is 10:00 a.m. Monday.

Important:  Items change - please check before attending event for any changes!




Monday, November 11, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through November 24th


                                                                             



November 12, 2013 - Monday

Veteran's Day

November 12, 2013 - Tuesday

1049 Market Tenants Protest Against Eviction Set for the Holidays
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday
Noon
Where: 1049 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Help call upon the owner of the buildings 1049 Market Street and 1067 Market Street to withdraw all the eviction notices.
Source: Posted by Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco - Facebook

Port Commission
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Wong Hu, Kimberly Brandon, Willie Adams, Leslie Katz, Mel Murphy
Information: sf-port.org

San Francisco Housing Authority
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Housing Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamaski
Information: sfha.org

November Community Meeting
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 230 Eddy Street, Alexander Residence, Multi-Purpose room, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss neighborhood concerns, legislative and safety updates:
Items to discuss include:
BEVMO! Expansion
242 O'Farrell Street, new restaurant and alcohol
65 Taylor Street, Type 75 Brew Pub Liquor License
550 Geary Street, Place of Entertainment Permit
Public Safety and Legislative Updates
Meeting Co-Sponsored by:
 Alliance for a Better District 6
Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco
Tip Top Market
Light refreshments and door prizes.
Information: 415-820-1560

Our Children, Our City -   Chinatown/North Beach 
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday 
 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Where:   Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950 Clay Street,  San Francisco
What: Our Children, Our City Community Meeting.  What will it take for all of our children, youth and families to thrive in our city?  Are there smarter, more effective ways parents, educators, the City, and the broader community can work together to help our kids succeed?
Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Richard Carranza, and senior leaders from the City and SFUSD invite you to share your opinions and ideas.  
The Children's Fund and Public Education Enrichment Fund, which provide more than $100 million every year for our city's young people, will soon expire.  The community is invited to help shape the future of these investments in San Francisco's children and youth.
Informationourchildren-ourcity.wikispaces.com

San Francisco School Board
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin, San Francisco
School Board:  Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu

San Francisco Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Committee:  Howard Bloomberg, Pi Ra, Becky Hogue, John Alex Lowell, Howard Strassner, Robin Brasso, Sonja Kos, Zackary Marks, Kevin Clark, Christina Tang, Christopher Coghlan, Ramond Gary McCoy, Devin Silvernail, Thomas Rogers, Jon Winston,  Darcie Lim, Jannette Mena

Great Second Street - Meet up. 
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 21st Amendment Brewery, 563 2nd Street, in the  Mezzanine, San Francisco
What:  2nd Street Meet Up.  Join Great Second Street, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for an after work meet up.   Chat  about how to ensure that the City votes for the best design to ultimately make 2nd Street GREAT.


Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: November 12, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
Information:  milkclub.org

November 13, 2013 - Wednesday 

Budget and Finance Committee
When: November 13, 2013 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

American Indian Heritage Month - American Heroes Awards Ceremony and Reception 
When: November 13, 2013 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where: City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: KQED, The San Francisco Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Friendship House Association of American Indians, San Francisco Native American Health Center, East Bay Native American Health Center and Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - Local Heroes Awards Ceremony and Reception:
Vernon Medicine Cloud - Assinboine/Turtle Mountain Chippewa
Orland Nakal - Navejo
Bridget A. Neconie - Pueblo of Acoma
Bonnie Hartley - Mohican

Police Commission
When: November 13, 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

San Francisco Young Democrats - 2013 Legislative Year in Review
When: November 13, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Join San Francisco Young Democrats for final general membership meeting of the year for a "Legislative Year in Review".  Number of elected officials will be speaking including:
Assemblymember Phil Ting
Supervisor John Avalos
Supvervisor Malia Cohen
Supervisor Eric Mar


 City of San Francisco  - Community Meeting -  Mission Street-South of Chavez to Randall Avenue
When: November 13, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Fairmount Elementary, 65 Chenery Street, San Francisco
What: The City of San Francisco is investing in your Neighborhood.  Come help guide the investments. Supervisor David Campos and City Staff for an overview presentation on Mission Street-South of Chavez to Randall Avenue.  
Information: jorge.rivas@sfgov.org 

Noe Courts Park - Final Community Meeting
When: November 13, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's Church Parish Hall, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Recreation and Park Department invites you to the fourth and final community meeting to discuss future capital improvements for Noe Courts Park.  
Information: sfrecpark.org

Diamond St. Neighbors Meeting - SFMTA - 35 Eureka Bus 
When:  November 13, 2013 - Wednesday 
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Library meeting room, San Francisco
What: Diamond Street Neighbors Meeting -  SFMTA will be having a public outreach meeting with the neighbors of Diamond Street.  SFMTA will be presenting Muni's TEP Project (Transit Effectiveness Project) with an emphasis on covering the proposed changes to the 35 Eureka bus line. 

November 14, 2013 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: November 14, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

City College of San Francisco Transgender Awareness Day 
When: November 14, 2013 - Thursday
Noon until 4:00 p.m.
Noon to 4:00 p..m. - Upper Level Student Union - Outreach tables and info, food music, meet and connect
12:40  to 4:00 p.m. Rosenberg Library (Rm 304), Panel and Discussion
Where: City College, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Annual Transgender Awareness Day campus wide event. (see above details)
Sponsored by Gender Diversity Project, Project SAFE, Queer Alliance, Queer Education Department.

Planning Commission
When: November 14, 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

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: November 14, 2013 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Human Rights Commission
When: November 14, 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


Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Alice Fall Awards
When: November 14, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Chambers Eat + Drink, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Alice Fall Awards.
Honoring Those Who Build and Serve Our Community.  
Ceremony:
Leadership Award - Reese Aaron Isbell
Community Public Service Awards: Openhouse Housing, Service and Community for LGBT Community
Elected Officials of the Year - Assessor-Recorder: Carmen Chu
Robert Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award: Ken Cleveland
Volunteers of the Year: Micah Hilt and Thomas Li
(I believe this event is free)
Information: alicebtoklas.org/2013/10/1114-alice-fall-awards

TURN - 40 Years of Consumer Advocacy
When: November 14, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street, San Francisco
What: TURN 40 Anniversary Celebration.  Largest and most successful utility consumer advocacy organization in the State.
Host Committee: Carl Wood, Gwen Moore, John Geesman, Margarita Rocha, Ingrid Merriwether, Jeff Shields, Chuck Mack, Richard Siegel, Melanie Shelby, Nancy Miller, Constance Slider Pierre, Bill Julian 
Information and ticketsturn.org/40years

Our Children, Our City -    Mission/Potrero/SOMA
When: November  14 , 2013 -  Thursday 
 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Where:     Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell Street, San Francisco 
What: Our Children, Our City Community Meeting.  What will it take for all of our children, youth and families to thrive in our city?  Are there smarter, more effective ways parents, educators, the City, and the broader community can work together to help our kids succeed?
Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Richard Carranza, and senior leaders from the City and SFUSD invite you to share your opinions and ideas.  
The Children's Fund and Public Education Enrichment Fund, which provide more than $100 million every year for our city's young people, will soon expire.  The community is invited to help shape the future of these investments in San Francisco's children and youth.
Informationourchildren-ourcity.wikispaces.com

SFWPC - The Vagina Dialogues - SFWPC Policy Lab
When: November 14, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.  - Panel Discussion
8:00 p.m. -  Reception and light refreshments
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  SFWPC Policy Lab .  Exploring implementable policies to prevent violence against women, both at home and on the street.
Featuring:
Suzy Loftus - San Francisco Police Commissioner
London Breed - Supervisor - District 5
Emily Murase, Commission on the Status of Women
Marshall Khine, Assistance District Attorney
Lt. Trenia Wearing, SFPD Special Victims Unit
Event is free
RSVP: eventbrite.com/event/9217617141  lindsay@sfwpc.org

November 16, 2013 - Saturday

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Sewer System Improvement Program
When: November 16, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: SFPUC interactive workshop to help plan necessary upgrades to San Francisco's combined sewer system. Lunch will be  provided. 
RSVP:  eventbrite.com/event/8539715519

Palega Recreation Center - Grand reopening
When: November 16, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Felton Street and Holyoke, San Francisco
What: Palega Recreation Center .  Ribbon cutting Ceremony, Activities for Kids, Live Entertainment, Facility Tours.

 November 19, 2013 - Tuesday

SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting - Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee recommendations
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will consider a resolution regarding the Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee's recommendations to improve parking access for people with disabilities.  
Information: parkingaccess@SFMTA.com 

Proposed New San Francisco Prison
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on proposed new San Francisco Prison.  Representatives from the Sheriff's office and Californians United for a Responsible Budge debate.
Information: Michael Lyon mlyon01@comcast.net

Market Octavia Living Alley Project
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, Spencer Andrew Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Market Octavia Living Alley Project -  Collaborative and innovative design workshop which will include presentations of conceptual and working designs of Living Alleys.  
Information: livingalleys.sfplanning.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
Information: milkclub.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Post Election Discussion - Eric Jaye
When: November 19, 2013 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Noe Valley Democratic Club monthly meeting - Eric Jaye - Post Election Discussion. 
Information: molly@ffrsf.com

November 20, 2013 - Wednesday

Glen Park Association - Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center Renovation
When:  November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Library, 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Open house to review update on Glen Canyon Park Rec Center Renovation
Information: Karen Mauney-Brodek karen.mauney-brodek@sfgov.org

District 5 Democratic Club "Fall Into Winter"
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Vinyl Coffee and Wine Bar, 359 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: District 5 Democratic Club "Fall Into Winter".  Happy Hour and hors d'oeuvres.
Information: info@d5dems.org

Dolores Street Community Services - 2013 Open Palm Awards
When: November 20, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.  
7:00 p.m. - sit-down dinner
7:15 p.m. Awards Program 
Where: The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What: 2013 Open Palm Awards. - Celebration 
Supervisor David Campos  - support of housing and homeless services. 
O'Melveny & Myers, LLP - Pro-bono work
$50.  donatenow.networkforgood.org   
Information: dscs.org

November 21, 2013 - Thursday

Redmond Kernan  Presidio  History Lecture and Reception
When: November 21, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Presentation
Where: Golden Gate Club in the Presidio.  
What:  Sixth Annual Redmond Kernan  Lecture.  Speaker Cameron Binkley will  focus  on how to preserve Presidio history and present it meaninfully to the public using the Monterey Presidio as an example. No charge.  
Information: presidio.gov/Calendar/Pages/Redmond-Hernan-Lecture-November-21.aspx

Waterfront Transportation Assessment Community Open House
When:  November 21, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Genentech Hall, Wilsley Seminar Room 114, 600 16th Street, San Francisco
What: SFMTA - Learn about the Waterfront Transportation Assessment.  The Assessment will help the City take inventory of the various transportation networks and modes to develop viable strategies to address existing and future infastructure and transit needs as the city changes and grows.
Information:  sfmta.com

November 22, 2013 - Friday

Bayview Opera House - Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market
When:  November 22, 2013 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Bayview Opera House invites you to attend this traditional free community event supported by the Bayview Merchants, 3rd on Third, the Bayview YMCA and Supervisor Malia Cohen's office.
Local vendors are offering a colorful holiday market with food, crafts and plenty of holiday cheer.  Kids enjoy Santa and arts activities.  Music, Delicious food and drink and great company.
Information: bvohtreelighting-fb.eventbrite.com

November 22 through November 24, 2013 - 

California Democratic Party - Fall  Executive Board
When: November 22, 2013 through November 24, 2013 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, Ca.
What:  California Democratic Party Executive Board.
Information:   cadem.org

November 24, 2013 - Sunday

Save CCSF Coalition
When: November 24, 2013 - Sunday
Noon 
Where: Jane Morrison's home, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Champagne Brunch - Save CCSF Coalition.  
Honorary Hosts:  Jeff Adachi, John Avalos, Tom Ammiano, Rosario Anaya, London Breed, David Campos, David Chiu, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Anita Grier, Marcos Gutierrez, Chris Jackson, Jane Kim, Mark Leno, Fiona Ma, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Tim Paulson, Jackie Speier, Katy Tang, Phil Ting, Father Louis Vitale, Scott Wiener, Shanell  Williams, Leland Yee, Norman Yee
Special Guest:   Dan  Siegel, volunteer attorney for Save CCSF Coalition
Contributors of Funss to Save City College: Raymond Berard, Camilla Bixler, Eddie Chin, Lucinda Cox, Richard Dana, BJ Droubi, Robert Erickson, Arla Ertz, Allan and Ana Fisher, Mark Fisher, Janet Fowler, Sharon Gadberry, Nina Gibson, Dick Grosboll, Anette Harris, JoAnn Hendricks, Lorraine Honig, Gerald Hurtado, Brenda Jeffers, Denise Jindrich, Mardi Kildebeck,  Kim Lee, Lovejoy's Tea Room, Tina Martin, Leah Mazel, Holistic Chinese Medicine Center, Sylvia McLaughlin, Tomasita Medal, Mitzi Raas, Linda Reinosa, San Jaliscos Restaurant, Judith and Ramon Sender, Leslie Simon, Edward Van Egri, Ellen Wall, Edith Wellin, Ann West, David Zebker
$35. - $90 - Donate:  gofundme.com/4841ns
Information: saveccsf.org



Please note:

Please email events, comments or questions to  lindapost2000@comcast.net

Next calendar will be posted on - Monday  November 18th - Deadline for information is 10:00 a.m. Monday.

Important:  Items change - please check before attending event for any changes!