December 9, 2013 - Monday
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
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 include 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
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 include 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
Small Business Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
4:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Presentation and discussion regarding the impact that the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's transportation planning polices have on the economic vitality of small business in transportation planning policies and priorities.
Small Business Commissioners: Stephen Adams, Monetta White, Kathleen Dooley, Mark Dwight, Luke O'Brien, William Ortiz-Cartagena, Irene Yee Riley
Information: 415-554-6407 - Christian Murdock
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, San Francisco Association of Realtors
Supporters: Katy Tang, Jose Cisneros
Sponsors: Alex Rooker - Vice Chair, California Democratic Party, Scott Wiener, CWA Local 9410, Miriam Saez, TIDA Director of Operations, Jay Wallace
Donation: $50. Hors d'oeuvres and hosted bee and wine.
Tickets: Purchase your tickets early. Please note: Due to an arrangement with the venue, no tickets will be sold at the door. eventbrite.com/e/fdr-democratic-club-of-san-francisco-holiday-party-tickets-9412522107@aff=efbevent
Information: FDRDems@gmail.com
Geary Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Community Meeting
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join the SFCTA and SFMTA for a Geary Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project Update.
Information : GearyBRT.org
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in Support of David Chiu
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Lush Lounge, 1221 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in Support of David Chiu for Assembly. Dust off your favorite holiday outfit for festive beverages and merry times!
Hosts: Amy Chan, Ramie Dare, Bert Hill, Mike Kim, Nancy Ko, Lizzie LaFerriere, Derek Lee, Keesa O'Campo, Leah Pimentel, Judson True, Pat Valentino and Phil Zackler.
Tickets: $20.
Purchase Tickets: chiuassembly.ngpvanhost.com
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Public Meeting
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital Gazebo Room (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Towers, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Items from agenda:
Office of Supervisor Scott Wiener
Retail strategy
Development update
Kit Hodge: Bike Share in Duboce Triangle
Friends of Urban Forest rep. Jim DeGolia and Supervisor Scott Weiner: Update on Street Trees
Board Elections
Information: dtna.org
December 10, 2013 - Tuesday
Eviction Free San Francisco - Stop green washing evictions, Urban Greed
When: December 10, 2013 - Tuesday
Noon
Where: 1746 Union Street, San Francisco
What: Tell Urban Green Investments that they can't green wash evictions of seniors and working San Franciscans. Urban Green is Ellis Act evicting the tenants in four buildings.
Tell Urban Greed that San Francisco is not going to put with their Urban Greed.
Source: facebook
Board of Supervisors
When: December 10, 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
Rainbow World Fund's World Tree of Hope Lighting at San Francisco City Hall
When: December 10, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: Rainbow World Fund's World Tree of Hope Lighting. Mayor Ed Lee, First Lady Anita Lee and Rainbow World Fund invite you to the 8th Annual World Tree of Hope Official Tree Lighting Celebration.
Featuring: Anne Lamott, Clarence Jones, San Francisco Boys Chorus, Veronica Klaus and Josh Klipp, Donna Sachet, The Consul General of Japan will present a peace crane to the City, Betty Sullivan and Jennifer Viegas, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
Free admission, refreshments, hors d' oeuvres, sweets
The tree is a gift from members of the LGBT and Japanese American communities to the world.
Information/RSVP : rainbowfund.org/tree
San Francisco School Board
When: December 10, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
School Board Members: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: 415-241-6000
December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
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
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
San Francisco Police Commission
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marsall, Petra DeJesus, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
Laborers' Local 261 Union Hall - 6th Annual City Committee Holiday Open House
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Laborers' Local 261 Union Hall, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: 6th Annual City Committee Holiday Open House honoring Assemblyman Tom Ammiano.
Information: laborers261.celebrtation.com
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
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
David Campos for Assembly - Fundraiser
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Eric Quesada Center, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for David Campos for Assembly. Join John Avalos, San Francisco Latino Democratic Club, Harvey Milk Democratic Club, Madres Unidas por California.
Latest endorsements: Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting, Mark Stone, Ricardo Lara, Eric Mar, Jane Kim, John Avalos, California League of Conservation Voters, Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, San Francisco Latino Democratic Club
Minimum Donation: $25.
Information: holderq@sbcglobal.net
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 12, 2013 - Thursday
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: December 12, 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
Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San Francisco
When: December 12, 2013 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Commissioners: London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Hope Schmeltzer, Leah Pimentel
Information: sfbos.org
Tenants Together - End of the Year Party
When: December 12, 2013 - Thursday
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Tenants Together Office, 995 Market Street, Suite 1202, San Francisco.
What: Tenants Together - End of the Year Party. Drinks will be supplied and small plates from some local restaurants and some homemade items.
RSVP: aileen@tenantstogether.org
San Francisco Housing Authority
When: December 12, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Leroy Lindo, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information: sfha.org
Eric Quezada PRESENTE!
When: December 12, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc., 362 Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of Eric Quezada and the Center for Political Education invite you to a community celebration of Eric's life on the occasion of his 48th birthday and the 15th anniversary of The Center for Political Education.
Celebrate Eric's contributions to SF-based struggles for social and economic justice, which continue to resonate.
Speakers, Music, light refreshments provided by Sun Rise Restaurant
Left Memorabilia Auction
Admission: $5. to $20. sliding scale. Proceeds benefit The Center for Political Education
Information: center@politicaleducation.org
Chinese American Democratic Club Holiday Party
When: December 12, 2013 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Cosmos Bar and Lounge, 440 Broadway Street, San Francisco
What: Chinese American Democratic Club Holiday Party. Meet with old friends and new friends. No host bar. Enjoy some delicious food and have fun.
Please bring a gift for the gift exchange worth $5.-$20.
RSVP: Ron Lee rlee288@aol.com
December 13, 2013 - Friday
Anniversary of Newtown tragedy
When: December 13, 2013 - Friday
*1:00 p.m. to 3:00 (note time change).
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 Action, Healing 4 Our Families and Our Nation, MoveOn.org,Organzing for Action, Congregation or Sholom, 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!
San Francisco Senior and Disability Action Holiday Party
When: December 13, 2013 - Friday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Senior and Disability, 1360 Mission Street, #400, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Senior and Disability Action Holiday Party. Come party, bring some food to share if you can.
San Francisco Arts Commission Town Hall Meeting
When: December 14, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Golden Gate Park, County Park Building, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Arts Commission - Town Hall meeting - learn about the SFAC's plans for the future. You'll also have an opportunity to ask questions, share comments and provide input on priorities for arts-relation policy in the City.
Information : Kate.Patterson@sfgov.org
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2013 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 860 Rhode Island, San Francisco
What: Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party. Refreshments, drinks and good company.
RSVP info@alicebtoklas.org
Potrero Boosters, Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2013 - Saturday
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
Potrero Boosters, Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2013 - Saturday
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
December 16, 2013 - Monday
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Holiday Party and Raffle
When: December 16, 2013- Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Amelie Wine Bar, 1754 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association's 7th Annual Holiday Party and Raffle.
Appetizers will be provided and there will be a no-host bar/special prices. They will be raffling Great Polk Area Merchant gifts!
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
December 17, 2013 - Tuesday
Geary Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Community Meeting
When: December 17, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Join the SFCTA and SFMTA for a Geary Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Update.
Information: GearyBRT.org
Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods -Annual Holiday Dinner
When: December 17, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Patio Espanol, 2850 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco
What: Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods Annual Holiday Party.
Feature speaker will be Joe Eskenazi, investigative reporter for San Francisco Weekly.
The honoree and award recipient is Tim Redmond, former editor of San Francisco Bay Guardian.
Individual Dinners $60.
RSVP: sfjberk@mac.com (amended)
December 18, 2013 - Wednesday
Tenderloin Futures Collaborative Community Meeting
When: December 18, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Tenderloin Police Station Community Room, 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Tenderloin Futures Collaborative Community Meeting. Presentations on issues of interest to neighborhood residents, nonprofits and businesses.
Agenda items include:
65 Taylor Street, Type 75 Brew Pub LIquor License
Geary BRT
SFMTA about the purpose improvements on 6th Street.
We Are Staying: Not One More Eviction - Mission
When: December 18, 2013 - Wednesday
Noon
Where: 3248 22nd Street at Barlett - in front of Revolution Cafe. Join Eviction Free San Francisco and allies in the fight for housing justice in San Francisco. Say "Hell No" to the displacement of seniors, artists, immigrants and workers from this vibrant, diverse, working-class neighborhood and citywide.
Source: Facebook
December 19, 2013 - Thursday
Irish American Democratic Club - Annual Holiday Party
When: December 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
December 19, 2013 - Thursday
Irish American Democratic Club - Annual Holiday Party
When: December 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, Board Room 45th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., San FranciscoWhat: Irish American American Democratic Club Holiday Party. Hot and cold hors D'oeuvres. No-host bar. Celebrate this season of reconciliation, and reflection, look forward to a New Year filled with progress and hope.
$10. donation or free admission if you pay your 2014 dues ($15.)
Information: Patty Moran 415-861-2378
$10. donation or free admission if you pay your 2014 dues ($15.)
Information: Patty Moran 415-861-2378
SFWPC's Annual Holiday Party
When: December 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Carbon, 383 Bay Street, San Francisco
What: SFWPC's Annual Holiday Party - Mingle and Jingle
Get ready to jingle and mingle with the savviest ladies around, not to mention elected officials, political insiders and community and labor leaders.
December 21, 2013 - Saturday
San Francisco Gray Panthers
When: December 21, 2013 - Saturday
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Gray Panthers' Office, Redstone Building, 2940 16th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Gray Panthers Holiday Party
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
December 26, 2013 - Thursday
CCSF - State Superior Court hearing
When: December 26, 2013 - Thursday
8:30 a.m.
Where: Superior Court, 400 McAllister, Room 304, San Francisco
What: Come out for CCSF State Superior Court hearing on request for injunctive relief from
ACCJC's against City College (filed by CFT/AFT 2121 and City Attorney).
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