Monday, January 28, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through Feb. 11th



January 28, 2013 - Monday

Stop the Attack on Rent Control
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
Noon
Where: City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett, San Francisco
What: Rally at City Hall Steps and then to hearing at 1:00 p.m. Condo conversion bypass legislation is being proposed which would cause a loss of rent controlled apartments.

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: January 28, 2013 Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What:  I confirmed that this meeting is still on.  Rumors that Condominium Conversion Impact Fee item might be delayed. From agenda: Condominium  Conversion Impact Fee
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Informationhttp://sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=43268

Ethics Commission
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Ethics Commission will discuss draft regulations governing the Ethics Commission's handling of investigations and enforcement proceeding.
Ethics Commission: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Lou, Paul Renne, Jamienne S. Studley
Informationsfethics.org

Castro Public Safety Meeting
When: January 28, 2013- Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Eureka Valley Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor, 100 Collingwood Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor  Scott Wiener is organizing a community meeting on public safety.  Mission Station, Park Station  representatives will be present. 


Rec and Park Community Budget Meeting
When: January 28, 2013  -  Monday 
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center, 28th Avenue and Lawton, San Francisco.
What: Fiscal Year 2013-14 Community Budget Meeting.
Information: rpdinfo@sfgov.org


 Benefit for 765 Capp Conflagraton
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Where: Martuni's Piano Bar, 4 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: A Benefit Congregation for the  765 Capp Street Conflagration.  Tom Orr sings his Greatest Hits to raise funds for the pioneer artists Arturo, Xuseen and  all the boys  at 765 Capp.
Special Guests, Tom Shaw on the ivories.  Requested donation: $10.-$20.  


D5 Action - Will CPMC Be Rebuilt the right way?
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Where:  Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What: Will CPMC Be Rebuilt the Right Way? How does CPMC impact residents of D5 and San Francisco? Come hear the latest update from the Coalition for Healthcare, Housing, Jobs and  Justice speak on  healthcare  access and cost, affordable housing, new jobs and job training, as well as traffic and transit impacts that will affect D5 families and neighborhoods.  Speakers include:
Paul Kumar, National Union of Healthcare Workers
Gordon Mar - Jobs with Justice, San Francilsco
Marlayne Morgan, Cathdral Hill Neighbors Association
Calvin Welch, Council of Community Housing Organizations
InformationD5Action.org

January 29, 2013 - Tuesday

Board of Supervisors
When: January 29, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco United School District Meeting 
When: January 29, 2012 - Tuesday (postponed from last week)
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor
Board of Education: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns, Matt Haney
Information: sfused.ed

Potrero Booster Neighborhood Association
When: January 29, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Meeting will discuss the Port, and their building plans for the Giants parking lot (Seawall Lot 337) and Pier 70.  
Information: potreroboosters.org

January 30, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: January 30, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Police Commission 
When: January 30, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julium M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org

Rec and Park Community Budget Meeting
When: January 30, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Minne and Lovie Ward Rec Center, Capitol and Montana, San Francisco
What: Fiscal Year 2013-14 Community Budget Meeting.
Information: rpdinfo@sfgov.org

January 31, 2013 - Thursday

Planning Commission
When: January 31, 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: sfplanning.org


Mission Peace Collaborative with Mission Police Captain Moser
When: January 31, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
What: Planning Meeting.  Mission Peace Collaborative with Mission Police Captain Moser creating a 5 Year Comprehensive Plan to address the roots of violence in the community as a Health Epidemic.  Over 130 people have agreed to get involved in the planning process that will create the necessary change for us to live in peace.Childcare, dinner and parking will be provided
Source: Lower 24th Street, Merchants and Neighbors Association

February 1, 2013 - Friday

Black History Month Kickoff Celebration at City Hall
When: February 1, 2013 - Friday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Rotunda, City Hall, San Francisco
What Mayor Ed Lee together with the San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society, Supervisor London Breed, Supervisor Malia CohenCity Administrator Naomi Kelly request your company at the 2013 Black History Month Kickoff.  Light refreshments will be served at the reception in the South Light Court.
RSVP: Luis Figueroa Luis.Figueroa@sfgov.org

February 2, 2013 - Saturday

Chinese New Year Flower Fair Chinatown
When: February 2, 2013 - Saturday
             10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
             February 3, 2013 - Sunday
             9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Grant Avenue from Clay to Broadway, Pacific Avenue from Kearny to Stockton, San Francisco
What: Celebration of Chinese New Year as San Francisco kicks off with the Chinese New Year Flower Fair.
Information: sanfranciscochinatown.com

Rethinking Juvenile Justice Get Tough or Get Smart?
When: February 2, 2013 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. Services
12:30 p.m. Kiddush, lunch and panel conversation
What: Rethinking Juvenile Justice Get Tough or Get Smart?
Panel will explore factors that increase the possibilities for rehabilitation and deter future criminal conduct by young offenders:
Daniel Macallair - Executive Director and Founder, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice
Bruce Fisher, Executive Director of Huckleberry Youth Programs and CSI congregant
Denise Coleman - Director of Juvenile Justice Programs at Huckleberry
Gavin O'Neill - Director, Huckleberry Community Assessment and Referral Center
Felix Lucero - former youth offender working in numerous self-help and community service programs.
Organized by CSI congregants Judge Jeffrey Ross -( San Francisco Superior Court) and Dr. Kimberly Richman (Associate Professor of Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of San Francisco)
No charge for lunch, reservations required: Eric Drucker - edrucker@sherithisrael.org

Honorable Bernice B. Donald hosted by former Mayor Willie Brown
When: February 2, 2013 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Black History Month Celebration.  Intimate conversation with the Honorable Bernice B. Donald, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, appointed by President Barack Obama.  Hosted by former mayor Willie Brown.
Tickets: $65. RSVP by January 28th - ican-1990@sbcglobal.net Alpha Buie 415-824-
8011

February 3, 2013 - Sunday

17th Annual San Francisco Vietnamese New Year Tet Festival
When: February 3, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Larkin Street, Little Saigon San Francisco - Tenderloin District
What: 17th Annual Vietnamese New Year Tet Festival, Year of the Snake
Information: vietccsf.org

Super Bowl - 49ers versus the Ravens
When: February 3, 2013 - Sunday
3:30 p.m.
Where: New Orleans

February 4, 2013 - Monday

Chinese for Affirmative Action - Coming Together for Just Immigration Policies
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m. Registration and Reception
6:00 p.m. Membership Business
6:30 p.m. Featured Panel 
Where: City College Chinatown/North Beach Campus, 808 Kearny Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco
What: Chinese for Affirmative Action sponsors Coming Together for Just Immigration Policies.
Panel:
Henry Der - Senior Program Officer, Four Freedoms Fund
Bill Ong Hing, Professor Law, University of San Francisco
Francisco Ugarte - Senior Immigration Attorney, Dolores Street Community Services
Cecillia Wang - Director of Immigrants' Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union
Open to public.  Free to members. $25. suggested donation for non-members.  Light refreshments will be served.
Information: caasf.org


Police Commission: Tasers in San Francisco
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Center, 2850 19th Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Police Commission is holding a series of community meetings to discuss  TASERS for the San Francisco Police Commission.
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org

February 6, 2013 - Wednesday

  Human Trafficking 101 - Forum 2
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Rights Commission, Suite 800, 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office invite you to an education forum on what modern day human trafficking means and how private citizens can combat it through the choices they make every day.
Panelists:
Casey Bates - Alameda County DA's Office
Jennifer S. Madden - Alameda County DA's Office
Pat Mimms, BAWAR
Julie Posadas-Guzman, JPG Consultants
Free.  Open to the public.
Information: Taraneh Moayed Taraneh.Moayed@sfgov.org

Dolores Park Community Meeting
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park Church, 455 Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Rec and Park staff will be hosting an Open House meeting to communicate progress on Dolores Park's Renovation.  The community will be able to comment and ask questions of the project to Rec and Park staff.
Information: Jake Gilchrist Jacob.Gilchrist@sfgov.org

February 7, 2013 -Thursday

San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association - 60th Year Diamond Jubilee Gala Celebration and Awards Dinner 
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: Concordia-Argonaut, 1142 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association - 60th Year Diamond Jubilee Gala Celebration and Awards Dinner
Speakers:  Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, District Attorney George Gascon, Supervisor Carmen Chu, John A. Legnito - Vice President - Recology
Master of Ceremonies: Melissa Griffin - San Francisco Examiner Columnist
Merchants Awards:
Ric Lopez - President, Glen Park Merchants Association
David Heller - President, Greater Geary Boulevard, Merchants and Property Owners Association
Community Awards:
 San Francisco Police Department - Officer Matt Cloud, Officer Steve Gritsch
 San Francisco Fire Department - Conn Lucey - Firefighter of the Year.
Entertainment, The Clef Divers, A Cappella Group, Dave Parker Quartet, Dolce Show Choir, Mercy High School Choir
RSVP by February 4th - Dinner $125. Reserve  on line sfcdma.com
Officers: 
Henry Karnilowicz - President
Robert Roddick - Vice President/Legal Counsel
Pat Christensen - Acting Secretary
Herb Cohn - Acting Treasurer


Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday (note different day - usually Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What:  On agenda:
What are the chances for a meaningful, effective response to the gun violence in this country?  Feature guest will be Robyn Thomas, Executive  Director of Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
2013 Officers  Elections
Information: phdemclub.org


February 10, 2013 - Sunday

Single Payer Now - Yearly Healthcare Potluck
When: February 10, 2013 - Sunday
2:30 p.m. - Doors open
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Single Payer Now's Yearly Healthcare Potluck featuring presentation on the need for Universal Healthcare minus the Insurance Industry. Speakers include:
Ben Day - National Organizing Director for Healthcare Now.  
Mike Casey - President of Local 2 UNITE HERE.  
Jodi Reid - Executive Director of the California Alliance for Retired Seniors
Roxanne Sanchez - President of Service Employees International Union 1021.
Potluck sponsored by Single Payer Now
Information: Don Bechler dbechler@value.net

February 11, 2013 - Monday

San Francisco Organizing Project - Soul of the City
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pedro's Cantina, 158 King Street, San Francisco
What: Soul of the City - San Francisco Organizing Project's 30th Anniversary.
Cocktail Reception
Honoring:
George Wesolek, Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns, Archdiocese of San Francisco
Mission Economic Development Agency
Student and Staff Leaders from Leadership High School.
Early Sponsors: Duggan's Serra Mortuary Daly City, Shelby Designs and Illustrates, Golden Bear Restaurant Group, State Senator Mark Leno, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Lennar Urban, Sherri and Joe Sawyer, Msgr. Mickey McCormick, Mission Economic Development Agency, Erika Katske, Rabbi Reuben Zellman
Media Sponsor: Univision 14
Tickets:  $75. Individual, $125. - One pair (2 tickets)   :  brownpapertickets.com/event/316614
Information: Elizabeth McDonald-Zwoyer - elizabeth@sfop.org



Information:

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club 2013 Board of Directors and other Representatives for 2013 alicebtoklas.org/2013/01-meet-our-2013-board


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Monday, January 21, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through Feb. 3rd



Cancellation: School Board meeting for Tuesday - January 22nd

 Correction: Police Commission meeting is on Wednesday the 23rd not Tuesday  the 22nd.

 Addition: Event to February 2nd  - Rethinking Juvenile Justice: Get Tough or Get Smart?


January 22, 2013 - Tuesday 



(cancelled) San Francisco School Board
When: January 22, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, SF
School Board: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns, Matt Haney
Information: sfusd.edu

San Francisco Police Commission - Community meeting - Tasers
When: January 22, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hamilton Recreation Center, 1900 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Police Commission is holding a series of community meetings to discuss Tasers for the San Francisco Police Department.  The Commission is looking for your input.
Source: Facebook

January 23, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: January 23, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 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: January 23, 2013 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Julie Soo, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Alicia Gamez, Rebecca Prowda, Kay Gulbengay, Andrea Shorter.
Information: sfgov3.org


San Francisco Police Commission 
When: January 22, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
CommissionersThomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Informationsanfranciscopolice.org


San Francisco Planning Department: Castro Street Design Workshop No. 1
When: January 23, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood Street, San Francisco
What: City of San Francisco in coordination with the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefits District, the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro, and the Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association hosting the first Castro Street Design Workshop for Market Street to 19th Street.  Brief presentation of a preliminary design concept, followed by an opportunity to provide feedback.
Information: Nick Perry nicholas.perry@sfgov.org

Town Hall on Persia Triangle
When: January 23, 2013 - Wednesday6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Muslim Community Center, 4760 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join a broad group of District 11 residents, City agencies and local organizations to make improvements to the Heart of the   Excelsior .  Need to hear from all members of the community on ways to improve pedestrian safety, public space, and transportation at the site at the intersection of Mission, Ocean and Persian Avenues

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: January 23, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: California Milton Marks Auditorium, 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, Leslie Katz, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal, Arlo Hale Smith, Scott Wiener.  Ex-Officio Members: Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Leland Yee, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org

January 24, 2013 - Thursday

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
Port Commission

When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
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
Information: sf-port.org

Community College
When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, Multi-Use Building, Mezzanine Conference Room, San Francisco
Board of Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Rafael Mandelman, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong
Information: phone 415-230-3000

Human Rights Commission
When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Michael Sweet, Doug Chan, Susan Christian, Sheryl Evans-Davis, Mark  Kelleher, Faye Woo Lee, Todd Mavis, Nazly Mohajer, Michael G. Pappas, Richard Pio Roda
Information: sf-hrc.org

After the Elections - What's Next for Progressives?
When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian-Universalist Center of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: After  the Elections - What's Next  for Progressives?  Public forum sponsored by Progressive Democrats of America-San Francisco
 Panelists:
Karen Bernal - Chair of Progressive Caucus, California Democratic Party
Jodi Reid - Executive Director, California Aliance for Retired Americans (CARA)
Norman Solomon - National co-chiar of PDA's Healthcare Not Welfare campaign.
Information: sanfranpda@aol.com

Richmond District Democratic Club - Eric Mar
When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community, 416 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting.  Supervisor Eric Mar will speak about his plans for the second term.  
Information: sfrddc@gmail.com



January 25, 2013 - Friday

Our Families Matter
When: January 25, 2013 - Friday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at One Post Plaza for a rally at 11:00 a.m. and then march over to ICE.
What: Urging ICE and Congressional representatives to stop the deportation of all families.  Join Asian Students Promoting Immigrant Rights through Education - "Our Families Matter"
Source: facebook.com/aspireddreamers

Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San Francisco
When: January 25, 2013 - Friday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room, 250, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar(alternate), Hope Schmeltzer, Leah Pimentel (Alternate)
Information: sfbos.org

Alliance for a Better District 6 14th Annual Meeting and Celebration
When: January 25, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments, 201 Turk  Street Community Room at Jones Street, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 14th Annual Meeting and Celebration Guest speakers, election of officers, awards ceremony, door prizes, refreshments.
Board of Directors:
Dean Clark - President
Dennis Isner - Administrative Officer
Susan Bryan - Treasurer
Dean Clark - Business Concerns Chair
Michael Pedersen, Air Horn Abatement Chair
Marvis Phillips, Safety/Planning Chair
Michael Nulty, Executive Director, Housing ChairInformation:  415-820-1560

January 26, 2013 - Saturday

Celebrating: Women, Life and Liberty, the 40th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade
When: January 26, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 am. to Noon
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco
What: A festive public celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade (which gave women the right to decide what happens to their body about abortion.)  Begin with a walk down Market Street and will end with a Party.  
Co- Sponsors:  BACORR, California Nurses Association/National Nurses United, California Family Health Council, California Women's Agenda, Democratic Women in Action, HHS Region IX, Men Who Trust Women, SF Dept. of Public Health, SF Dept. of Status of Women, SF NOW, Women's Building of San  Francisco, Women's Intercultural Network
Source: Facebook

Jackie Speier - Town Hall Meeting
When: January 26, 2013 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Temple United Methodist Church, 65 Beverly Street, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting with Congresswoman Jackie Speier.  Congresswoman Jackie Speier would like to hear the thoughts of her constituents.  
Information: 650-342-0300

January 27, 2013 - Sunday

Harvey Milk Democratic Club - Salsa Sunday!
When: January 27 , 2013 - Sunday
3:00 to 8:00 p.m. (The cover goes directly to Harvey Milk between 3-4 p.m.)
Where: El Rio! 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Milk Club in the kick-off fundraiser for the Second Annual Howard Grayson LGBT Elder Life Conference!  
Information: milkclub.org
January 28, 2013 - Monday


Stop the Attack on Rent Control
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
Noon
Where: City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett, San Francisco
What: Rally at City Hall Steps and then to hearing at 1:00 p.m. Condo conversion bypass legislation is being proposed which would cause a loss of rent controlled apartments.

Ethics Commission
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Ethics Commission will discuss draft regulations governing the Ethics Commission's handling of investigations and enforcement proceeding.
Ethics Commission: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Lou, Paul Renne, Jamienne S. Studley
Information: sfethics.org

Castro Public Safety Meeting
When: January 28, 2013- Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Eureka Valley Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor, 100 Collingwood Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor  Scott Wiener is organizing a community meeting on public safety.  Mission Station, Park Station  representatives will be present. 

 Benefit for 765 Capp Conflagraton
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Where: Martuni's Piano Bar, 4 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: A Benefit Congregation for the  765 Capp Street Conflagration.  Tom Orr sings his Greatest Hits to raise funds for the pioneer artists Arturo, Xuseen and  all the boys  at 765 Capp.
Special Guests, Tom Shaw on the ivories.  Requested donation: $10.-$20.  


D5 Action - Will CPMC Be Rebuilt the right way?
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Where:  Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What: Will CPMC Be Rebuilt the Right Way? How does CPMC impact residents of D5 and San Francisco? Come hear the latest update from the Coalition for Healthcare, Housing, Jobs and  Justice speak on  healthcare  access and cost, affordable housing, new jobs and job training, as well as traffic and transit impacts that will affect D5 families and neighborhoods.  Speakers include:
Paul Kumar, National Union of Healthcare Workers
Gordon Mar - Jobs with Justice, San Francilsco
Marlayne Morgan, Cathdral Hill Neighbors Association
Calvin Welch, Council of Community Housing Organizations
InformationD5Action.org

January 31, 2013 - Thursday

Mission Peace Collaborative with Mission Police Captain Moser
When: January 31, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
What: Planning Meeting.  Mission Peace Collaborative with Mission Police Captain Moser creating a 5 Year Comprehensive Plan to address the roots of violence in the community as a Health Epidemic.  Over 130 people have agreed to get involved in the planning process that will create the necessary change for us to live in peace.Childcare, dinner and parking will be provided
Source: Lower 24th Street, Merchants and Neighbors Association

February 1, 2013 - Friday

Black History Month Kickoff Celebration at City Hall
When: February 1, 2013 - Friday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Rotunda, City Hall, San Francisco
What Mayor Ed Lee together with the San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society, Supervisor London Breed, Supervisor Malia Cohen, City Administrator Naomi Kelly request your company at the 2013 Black History Month Kickoff.  Light refreshments will be served at the reception in the South Light Court.
RSVP: Luis Figueroa Luis.Figueroa@sfgov.org

February 2, 2013 - Saturday

Sherith Israel - Rethinking Juvenile Justice: Get Tough or Get Smart? 
When: February 2, 2013 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. - Services
12:30 p.m. - Kiddush, lunch and panel conversation
What: Rethinking Juvenile Justice Get Tough, or Get Smart? A distinguished panel explores a theme inspired by this week's Torah portion, Yitro.  Panel explore factors that increase the possibilities for rehabilitation and deter future criminal conduct by young offenders
Daniel Macallair - Executive Director and Founder, Center for Juvenile and Criminal Justice
Bruce Fisher - Executive Director of Huckleberry Youth Programs and CSI Congregant
Denise Coleman - Director of Juvenile Justice Programs at Huckleberry.
Gavin O'Neill - , Director, Huckleberry Community Assessment and Referral Center
Felix Lucero, former youth offender working in numerous self-help and community service programs.
Organized by CSI congregants Judge Jeffrey Ross (San Francisco Superior Court) and Dr. Kimberly Richmond (Associate Professor of Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of San Francisco.
No charge for lunch.
Reservations required: Eric Druckr edrucker@sherithisrael.org

Honorable Bernice B. Donald hosted by former Mayor Willie Brown
When: February 2, 2013 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Black History Month Celebration.  Intimate conversation with the Honorable Bernice B. Donald, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, appointed by President Barack Obama.  Hosted by former mayor Willie Brown.
Tickets: $65. RSVP by January 28th - ican-1990@sbcglobal.net Alpha Buie 415-824-8011

February 3, 2013 - Sunday

Super Bowl - 49ers versus the Ravens
When: February 3, 2013 - Sunday
3:30 p.m.
Where: New Orleans

Information:

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club 2013 Executive Board:
Tom Temprano - President
Annie Chou - Vice President of Political Affairs (Political Action Committee Chair)
Peter Galotta - Vice President of Internal Affairs
Laura Thomas - Vice President of External Affairs
Debra Cleaver - Executive Board Internal
Alex  Walker - Executive Board Political
Max Siegel - Treasurer
Sue Englander - Correspondent
Sam Merlo - Recorder
Cat Forrester - Events and Fundraising
Lee Hepner - Executive Board Organizing
William Walker and Nate Allbee- Executive Board Outreach
Anna Conda - Ex Officio, Past President



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Monday, January 14, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through Jan. 28


                                                                     
Picture taken on January 8, 2013 - San Francisco Board of Supervisors Inaugural 


Results:

Democratic Party Delegate Selection for Assembly District 17 - (Ammiano)
Toye Moses, Justin Morgan, Matt Haney, Chris  Gembinski, Thomas Brown, Julius Turman
Gladys Soto, Debra Walker, Thea Selby, Roma Guy, Melissa San Miguel, Conny Ford
E-Board Representative -  Thomas Brown

Democratic Party Delegate Selection for Assembly District 19 - (Ting)
Fiona Ma, Amy Bacharach, Susan Pfeifer, Genevieve Jopana, Maureen Dugan, Pera Ibarrientos,   Jeffrey Woo, Larry Yee, Michael Sweet, Sam Rodriquez, Avrum Shepard, Basem (Sam) Manneh
E-Board Representative- Alex Walker



January 14, 2013 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: January 14, 2013 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Will these names change? Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

January 15, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers
When: January 15, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, Fireside Room, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco
What: Hands Off Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid.  Help plan our response to the so-called Fiscal Cliff.  Watch "The Health Care Movie" - How Canada Got Medicare for All.
Information: graypantherssf.lgc.org

Board of Supervisors
When:  January 15, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Entertainment Commission
When: January 15, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Al Perez, Bryant Tan, Naomi Akers
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Board of Education
When: January 15, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns, Matt Haney
Information: sfusd.edu

Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods
When: January 15, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Turk and Fillmore, San Francisco
From Agenda:
Hosts: Cayuga Improvement Association, Cow Hollow Association
Information: csfn.net

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club General Meeting
When: January 15, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: From agenda: Milk Board  Elections
Information: milkclub.org


January 16, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: January 16, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: (will this change?) Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: January 16, 2013 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Courtney Damkroger, Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Diane Matsuda, Richard Johns, Andrew Wolfram
Information: sf-planning.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: January 16, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Richard Knee, Kitt Grant, Suzanne Manneh, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka, Angela Calvillo
(per website)
Information: sfbos.org


Noe Valley Democratic Club - David Binder
When: January 16, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: David Binder will address the Noe Valley Democratic Club.  Lead qualitative research consultant for both the 2008 and 2012 Obama campaigns, he will discuss both the research and psychology behind the Obama campaign's messaging phenomenon.  A Question and Answer Session will follow.  All  are welcome.
Informationnoevalleydems.org

January 17, 2013 - Thursday

Recreation and Park Commission Meeting
When: January 17, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Commissioners:   Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, Commission Low, Megan Levitan, Larry Martin (per website)
Information:   sfrec.park.org 

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: January 17, 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: sfplanning.org    

Rules Committee
When: January 17, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: (will this change?) Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, John Avalos   
Information: sfbos.org

NOPNA - General Meeting
When: January 17 2013 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, McAllister and  Divisadero, San Francisco
From agenda: Invited guests include (not confirmed) : Supervisor London Breed, Park Station, SF  Deputy  City Attorney, Bi-Rite Market, SFMTA.
Information: nopna.org  

January 18, 2013 - Friday

London Breed -  Office opening and art exhibit
When: January 18, 2013 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room, 256, San Francisco
What: Supervisor London Breed office opening and art exhibit.

January 19, 2013 - Saturday

SFMTA NE Mission Parking Planning Community Meeting No. 2
When: January 19, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: John O'Connell High School Gymnasium, 2355 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: Second community meeting - presenting a draft parking proposal for the Northeast Mission and asking for feedback.

January 20, 2013 - Sunday

49ers Versus Falcons
When: January 20, 2013 - Sunday
Time:  Not sure?
          

January 21, 2013 - Monday

Martin Luther King Day

Barack Obama Inauguration Day


Inauguration day is Monday 21, 2013, which is Martin Luther King Day.  The constitution mandates that inauguration take place on January 20th, but because January 20th falls on a Sunday this year, a small private ceremony will be held on Sunday ahead of the public ceremony on Monday.

San Francisco Labor Council 2013 MLK Breakfast Celebration
When: January 21, 2013 - Monday
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council 2013 MLK Breakfast Celebration.  Celebrating Labor and Community Working Together.
Tribute to International Longshore and Warehouse Union for its contribution of $250,000 to the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center rebuild.
Youth Essay Contest Winners
Essay Readings by 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place essay contest winners.
Special Live Presentation: Swearing-in Ceremony of President Obama - viewing depends on start time of ceremony in D.C.
Immediately following the breakfast , partner - The Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation will provide shuttle buses to the SF Cal Train Station for the MLK March and Parade to Yerba Buena Gardens.
Tickets on line: brownpapertickets.com/event/309740
Mail $50.  check payable to San Francisco Labor Council to:
San Francisco Labor Council, 1188 Franklin #203, San Francisco.
Information: Shelley Bradford Bell shelledybbell@gmail.com


Martin Luther King Day - Breakfast and Celebration -  San Francisco Democratic Party, San Francisco Labor Council
When: January 21, 2013 - Monday
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Breakfast and Celebration with San Francisco Labor Council and San Francisco Democratic Party.  Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Celebration, which this year will also celebrate the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama and Vice President Biden immediately following the program.  
The public swearing in will be shown as part of the traditional MLK Breakfast and Celebration.  Following the event, shuttles will be  provided  for those who wish to participate in the Freedom March.
Tickets: $50. per person
Information: Ally 415-626-1161
Purchasesecure.actblue.com/page/inaug2012

Presidential Inaugural Viewing Party and Brunch
When: January 21, 2013 - Monday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - Pre-Inaugural Activities
9:00 a.m. - Swearing -in and President Obama's Speech
10:00 a.m. - Presidential Trivia Contest 
11:00 a.m. - Inaugural Parade
Where: Bissap Baobab Village, 3372-3386 19th Street, San Francisco
What: See live coverage on Big Screen - Presidential Inaugural Viewing Party and  Brunch.
Admission Free.
Crepes, pastries, mimosas, juices, wine and beer at affordable prices.

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
When: January 21, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk, San Francisco
What: Supervisor David Chiu who will address neighbors on the "state of the  district" and present his ideas for 2013 initiatives and projects.
Ian Birchall and developer John McInerney will present a new residential housing design for 1601 Larkin, San Francisco. 
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

January 22, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco Police Commission - Community meeting - Tasers
When: January 22, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hamilton Recreation Center, 1900 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Police Commission is holding a series of community meetings to discuss Tasers for the San Francisco Police Department.  The Commission is looking for your input.
Source: Facebook

January 23, 2013 - Wednesday

Town Hall on Persia Triangle
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Muslim Community Center, 4760 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join a broad group of District 11 residents, City agencies and local organizations to make improvements to the Heart of the   Excelsior .  Need to hear from all members of the community on ways to improve pedestrian safety, public space, and transportation at the site at the intersection of Mission, Ocean and Persian Avenues

January 24, 2013 - Thursday

After the Elections - What's Next for Progressives?
When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian-Universalist Center of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: After  the Elections - What's Next  for Progressives?  Public forum sponsored by Progressive Democrats of America-San Francisco
 Panelists:
Karen Bernal - Chair of Progressive Caucus, California Democratic Party
Jodi Reid - Executive Director, California Aliance for Retired Americans (CARA)
Norman Solomon - National co-chiar of PDA's Healthcare Not Welfare campaign.
Information: sanfranpda@aol.com

Richmond District Democratic Club - Eric Mar
When: January 24, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community, 416 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting.  Supervisor Eric Mar will speak about his plans for the second term.  
Information: sfrddc@gmail.com



January 25, 2013 - Friday

Alliance for a Better District 6 14th Annual Meeting and Celebration
When: January 25, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments, 201 Turk  Street Community Room at Jones Street, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 14th Annual Meeting and Celebration Guest speakers, election of officers, awards ceremony, door prizes, refreshments.
Board of Directors:
Dean Clark - President
Dennis Isner - Administrative Officer
Susan Bryan - Treasurer
Dean Clark - Business Concerns Chair
Michael Pedersen, Air Horn Abatement Chair
Marvis Phillips, Safety/Planning Chair
Michael Nulty, Executive Director, Housing ChairInformation:  415-820-1560

January 26, 2013 - Saturday

Celebrating: Women, Life and Liberty, the 40th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade
When: January 26, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 am. to Noon
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco
What: A festive public celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade (which gave women the right to decide what happens to their body about abortion.)  Begin with a walk down Market Street and will end with a Party.  
Co- Sponsors:  BACORR, California Nurses Association/National Nurses United, California Family Health Council, California Women's Agenda, Democratic Women in Action, HHS Region IX, Men Who Trust Women, SF Dept. of Public Health, SF Dept. of Status of Women, SF NOW, Women's Building of San  Francisco, Women's Intercultural Network
Source: Facebook

January 28, 2013 - Monday


D5 Action - Will CPMC Be Rebuilt the right way?
When: January 28, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Where:  Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What: Will CPMC Be Rebuilt the Right Way? How does CPMC impact residents of D5 and San Francisco? Come hear the latest update from the Coalition for Healthcare, Housing, Jobs and  Justice speak on  healthcare  access and cost, affordable housing, new jobs and job training, as well as traffic and transit impacts that will affect D5 families and neighborhoods.  Speakers include:
Paul Kumar, National Union of Healthcare Workers
Gordon Mar - Jobs with Justice, San Francilsco
Marlayne Morgan, Cathdral Hill Neighbors Association
Calvin Welch, Council of Community Housing Organizations
Information: D5Action.org






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