Saturday, November 15, 2014

San Francisco Political Events - Hiatus - Revisions



                                                 
                             


*Revisions:

Additions: November 18th:

Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods meeting

Harvey Milk LGBT General Meeting

November 20th:

Change of Venue:  Noe Valley Democratic Club (see below)

Important Notice: I am taking a "Hiatus" until January 2015. I need a break!  I have been blogging for seven years!

In the meantime I will continue to post on Facebook -  Facebook.com/lindapost if you wish to join or follow.  

I am still on Twitter twitter.com/cheesedanish and will be posting on this blog sporadically

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November 16, 2014 - Sunday

Memorial Service for Ted Gullicksen


 Ted and Falcor

When:  November 16, 2014 - Sunday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  Mission High School, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Come celebrate  the life and work of the invaluable leader of the San Francisco tenant's movement - director of the SF Tenants Union for nearly 3 decades - Ted Gullicksen
2:00 p.m. followed by refreshments.
For more info and memories of Ted's life and work see:
facebook.com/pages/In-Memory-of-Ted/1501579130093897
Donations:  in memory of Ted, please give to:
San Francisco Tenants Union, 558 Capp Street, San Francisco sftu.org (donations)


November 17, 2014 - Monday

Swap Meet #3 to Benefit Senior and People with Disabilities
When:  November 17, 2014 - Monday
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Where:  First Unitarian Society of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, SF
What:  Swap Meet #3 -    Got skills?  Need skills?  Want to Barter?   Looking for affordable ways to get connected and stay connected - online and in person?  
Co-Sponsored by the Community Living Campaign and SF Connected as part of the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services' SF Connected Program, the Community Living Campaign, Community Technology Network, Self-Help for the Elderly and Reliatech offer free computer training and specialty classes throughout the city.
Information: 415-821-1003
event.brite

 Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Fall Awards
When:  November 17, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - Program
Where:  The Lookout, 3600 16th Street, San Francisco
What:  Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club - Fall Awards Ceremony.  Leadership Award, Community Service Award, Elected Official of the Year, Robert Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award, Volunteer of the Year.
Appetizers and no-host bar.
Information: alicebtoklas.org

November 18, 2014 - Tuesday

2014 Silver SPUR Awards Luncheon
When:  November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
10:30 a.m. to Noon  Reception
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Awards
Where:  Moscone Center West, San Francisco
What: 2014 Silver SPUR Awards Luncheon
Honoring:
Clothilde Hewlett
Barbara and Ron Kaufman
Michael Painter
Leslie Tang Schilling
2014 Event Chair: Anna Cheung
Tickets:  $200. up to November 13th.  Then tickets are $250.  
Informationspur.org


San Francisco Gray Panthers - The SF Sunshine Ordinance Our Right to Know
When:  November 18, 2014 -  Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  UU Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  SF Gray Panthers Meeting, The San Francisco Ordinance - Our Right to Know.
Guest Speakers and Workshop
Information:  graypantherssf.igc.org


Central SoMa Open House
When:  November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Community open house and update on Central SoMa Plan.  
Informationcentralsoma.sfplanning.org

*Coalition for Sf Neighborhoods
When:  November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Northern Police Station, Corner Turk and Fillmore, San Francisco
What:  Three sage political wonks of different stripes for election postmortem:
Chris Bowman
David Pilpel
Jim Stearns
Information:  csfn.net

SFMTA - Mission Bay Loop Project Public Meeting
When:  November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: La Scuola Internazionale di San Francisco (Italian International School), 728 20th Street, San Francisco
What:  Discussion - Mission Bay Loop Project.
Information:  David Greenaway david.greenaway@sfmta.com

*Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When:  November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Debrief the outcomes of the election.
Information: milkclub.org

November 19, 2014 - Wednesday

UC Alumni and Supporters Against Tuition Hikes
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
            November 20, 2014 - Thursday
9:00 a.m.
Where:  UCSF, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco
What:  UC President Napolitano is proposing 5% annual increase over the next five years.  It is time that UC alumni and supporters stand up and demand that the UC remain affordable and accessible for current and future students.  Come to the UC Regents meeting at UCSF on 11/19/2014 and 11/20/2014 to let them know how your feel.
Email the Regents and let them know how your feel:  regents office@ucop.edu
Facebook event hosted by Matt Arman Liwanag and Matt Haney

Livable City's Annual Livability Awards and Member Celebration
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Museum at the Mint, The Old Mint, 88 Fifth Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Livable City for the Livability Awards and Member Celebration at the historic Old Mint.  The event is an opportunity for Livable City to recognize and honor innovators, advocates and public servants for their work and celebrate the amazing members and friends.
Livability Advocate Award:  Leah Shahum
Livability Innovator Award:  David Baker
Eventbrite:  Tickets  $58.74 at door, $48.24 Early Bird Ticket
Information:   livablecity.org

Dolores Street Community Services -  2014 Open Palm Awards
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Sit-down dinner
7:15 p.m. Program
Where:  The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What:  2014 Open Palm Awards to:
Causa Justa:  Just Cause
Stephanie Joy Ashley
Fundraiser for Dolores Street Community Services.  Reception, food, drinks, celebration.
Information and Tickets:  dscs.org  $125.

SFMTA - Open House for 8X Bayshore Express
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Crocker Amazon Playground Clubhouse, 799 Moscow Street, San Francisco
What:  Open House for 8X Bayshore Express Transit Priority Project.  
Informationsfmta.com/calendar/mettings/open-house-8x-bayshore-express-nov-19

Kirk ham  Heights Neighborhood Outreach Meeting
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Faculty Almni House, 745 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco.
What:  Kirkham Project represents one of San Francisco's first major urban infill developments in the western section of the City.  
Information:  thekirkhamproject.com 

November 20, 2014 - Thursday

Seventh Annual Redmond Kernan Lecture
When:  November 20, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  Newly renovated Officers Club  Presidio.gov, San Francisco
What:  Seventh Annual Redmond  Kernan Lecture. 
Speaker Brian Shellum will describe the amazing life and career of Charles Young as told in his recent book "Black Officer in a Buffalo Soldier Regiment".  Young was a troop commander in the Presidio where he became the first African American National Park superintendent.  Shelley's book seeks to restore this hero to the ranks of military history.  At the same time, it informs our understanding of the role of race in the history of the American military.  Noah Griffin, a long-time admire of Charles Young, will introduce the talk with a poem and a song in Young's honor.  
Redmond Kernan, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former Director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, he dedicated his retirement years to the Presidio of San Francisco forming links with dozens of San Francisco organizations to advocate vigorously for the preservation and presentation of Presidio history.
RSVP: Sharon Gadberry 415-751-1126
InformationPresidio.gov
Author:  Brian Shellum brianshellum.com

* Change: Noe Valley Democratic Club - San Francisco for Democracy -  Progressive Democrats  of America, SHARP Sunset Heights Association of Responsible People -   Corey Cook Re-Cap of November Election
When:  November 20, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. 
* Change of Venue: Where: James Lick  Middle School, 1220 Noe Street, San Francisco changes from St. Phillip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco 
What:  Corey Cook will re-cap the November election.  Corey is the Director of the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good at the University of San Francisco.  
Information:  Noe Valley Democratic Club Molly@ffrsf.com
San Francisco for Democracy - communications@sfdemocracy.org

November 21, 2014 - Friday

Jobs with Justice San Francisco - Bridging Solidarity and Power Together
When:  November 21, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  ILWU Local 34, 801 2nd Street, San Francisco
What:  Bridging Solidarity and Power Together.  Jobs with Justice San Francisco's 4th Anniversary Celebration. 
Speaker:  Steve Pitts, UC Berkeley Labor Center and National Black Workers Center Project
Live Music:
Diana Gameros
Bandung 55
Tickets:  $25./$100. sliding scale afl.salsalabs.com






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Monday, November 10, 2014

San Francisco Political Events - Hiatus - Last posting until January 2015

                         


Important Notice: I am taking a "Hiatus" until January 2015.  I have been posting this blog for seven years!  I need a break!   I plan to restart in January 2015.

In the meantime I will continue to post on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/linda.post if  you wish to join or follow.  

I am still on Twitter  twitter.com/cheesedanish and will be posting  on this blog  sporadically.

 Questions - email: lindapost2000@comcast.net

November 10, 2014 - Monday

Ethics Commission - Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance changes
When:  November 10, 2014 - Monday
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
What:  First meeting. Interested persons meeting to discuss possible amendments to San Francisco's Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.Staff is specifically interested in soliciting public comment on potential changes to CFRO's disclaimer and third-party reporting provisions.  
RSVP  ethics.commission@sfgov.org 

MTA Hearing on Proposed RPP Area Q
When:  November 10, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Day School Auditorium, 350 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco
What:  MTA Hearing on Proposed  Residential Permit Parking - Area Q.  Proposed Residential Parking Permit, Area Q, would be established in Alamo Square an North of the Panhandle neighborhoods to reduce commuter Parking and long-term car storage in the area.  
Source:  email from Alamo Square Neighborhood Association

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - David Latterman
When:  November 10, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, Third Floor, San Francisco
What:  Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Election  Wrap  Up with David Latterman, a well known political analyst in the San Francisco Bay Area, with expertise on the political, campaigning, and public opinion process to discuss the November election results and demographics.
Information:  alicebtoklas.org

November 11, 2014 - Tuesday

Veterans Day

David Campos - Thank you! What's Next?
When: November 11, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Cafe Flore San Francisco Cafe and Outdoor Patio Restaurant, 2298 Market Street, San Francisco 
What: David Campos - Thank you!  What's Next?  This was a historic and exciting campaign.  Let's  raise our glasses to the hard work we put in, and lay the foundation four our movement going forward!
Source:  Facebook events 

District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When:  November 11, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  District 6 Stakeholder Meeting.  Presentations:
950 Market Street Development
150 Van Ness Avenue Development
Mission and 5th Street Development
Public Safety Updates including Tenderloin and Southern Stations
Co-Sponsors:  Alliance for a Better District 6, North of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations Coalition of SF, Tip Top Market
Source:  Facebook events

November 12, 2014 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  November 12, 2014 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

SPUR - Reviewing the Central Market Payroll Tax Exclusion
When:  November 12, 2014 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Reviewing the Central Market Payroll Tax Exclusion.  After three years of experience with this program how is it working and should it be continued.  Come take stock of the payroll tax exclusion based on a recent economic impact analysis by San Francisco's Office of Economic Analysis. with Ted Egan/City of San Francisco
$10. for non-members
Information:  spur.org

Commission of Status of Women 
When:  November 12, 2014 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Commission of Status of Women - Special Commission Meeting:  Equal Pay Legislation
Commissioners:  Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Andrea Shorter, Amy Ackerman, Alicia Gamez, Julie  Soo
Information: sfgov3.org

 Young Professional Post-Election Party
When:  November 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  60 Jones, 620 Jones Street, San Francisco
What:  Young Professional Post-Election Party with the San Francisco Young Democrats, New Leaders Council - San Francisco, Women Get It Done, SF Education Fund's Young Professionals Council, San Francisco Women's Political Committee (SFWPC) and Black Young Democrats of San Francisco for a post-election mixer.  It's time to unwind and celebrate!
Meet on the patio for happy hour.  Event is free and guests under 21 are welcome.  Bar is cash only.
Information:  San Francisco Young Democrats sfyd.org
Source:  Facebook events

SFMTA - Open House for 30 Stockton
When:  November 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Gordon J. Lau Elementary, 950 Clay Street, San Francisco
What:  SFMTA -  Open house to learn about proposed improvements to the 30 Stockton. Changes include:
Widening sidewalks at bus stops and crosswalks
Adjusting transit stop spacing
Creating transit-only lanes along congested portion of the route.
Information: sfmta.com


November 13, 2014  - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  November 13, 2014 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When:  November 13, 2014 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Cindy  Wu, Rodney Fong, Micha3el Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Dennis Richards
Information: sf-planning.org

Best of the Bay 2014 Celebration!
When:  November 13, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Where: F8, 1192 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What:  Best of the Bay 2014 Celebration!  The final issue of the Bay Guardian was its 40th Annual Best of the Bay.  It is time to party with the winners!
Guardian in Exile (facebook.com/GuardianinExile) along with Best of the Bay Best winners Trap City and members of the Guardian community, are throwing a big party for everyone to enjoy, full of great music, performances, art,  and good times with the Best the Bay has to offer.  Complimentary champagne (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m)  Dance to the Bay's best DJs!  Party with the Guardian staff.
Event is free, but donations are strongly encouraged at the door and online to support our SAVE THE BAY GUARDIAN campaign to print a commemorative issue, preserve our archives and keep alternative media alive.
tinyurl.com/savethebayguardian



Ethics Commission - Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance changes
When:  November 13,  2014 -  Thursday 
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Where:  City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
What:   Second meeting.  Interested persons meeting to discuss possible amendments to San Francisco's Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.Staff is specifically interested in soliciting public comment on potential changes to CFRO's disclaimer and third-party reporting provisions.  
RSVP  ethics.commission@sfgov.org 

Fundraiser for San Francisco Transit Riders Union - PUBlic Transit Craw #2:  To L and Back
When:  November 13, 2014 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Schedule:
6:00 p.m. The Residence, 718 14th Street at Market and Church, San Francisco (Church Station)
7:00 p.m.  Philosopher's Club, 824 Ulloa Street, San Francisco (West Portal Station) 
8:00 p.m.  Four Deuce's, 2319 Taraval Street at 47th Avenue
10:00 p.m. L Taraval into the night. 
Tickets:  eventbrite.com 
Information:   sftru.org

What's Next?  Post-Election Analysis and Forum
When:  November 13, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  What's Next?  Post-Election Analysis and Forum.  Hosted by Jobs with Justice San Francisco.
Panelists:
Neva Walker: San Francisco Rising and ED of Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth
Tim Redmond:  Editor of 48 Hills
Emily Lee:  Families for an Affordable SF and Chinese Progressive  Association Action Fund
Mike Casey:  President of UNITE HERE Local 2
Moderated by Mario Yedidia, Coordinator of SF Rising
Information:  jwjsf.org
Source:  Facebook events

November 16, 2014 - Sunday

Memorial Service for Ted Gullicksen


 Ted and Falcor

When:  November 16, 2014 - Sunday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  Mission High School, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Come celebrate  the life and work of the invaluable leader of the San Francisco tenant's movement - director of the SF Tenants Union for nearly 3 decades - Ted Gullicksen
2:00 p.m. followed by refreshments.
For more info and memories of Ted's life and work see:
facebook.com/pages/In-Memory-of-Ted/1501579130093897
Donations:  in memory of Ted, please give to:
San Francisco Tenants Union, 558 Capp Street, San Francisco sftu.org (donations)

November 17, 2014 - Monday

Swap Meet #3 to Benefit Senior and People with Disabilities
When:  November 17, 2014 - Monday
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Where:  First Unitarian Society of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, SF
What:  Swap Meet #3 -    Got skills?  Need skills?  Want to Barter?   Looking for affordable ways to get connected and stay connected - online and in person?  
Co-Sponsored by the Community Living Campaign and SF Connected as part of the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services' SF Connected Program, the Community Living Campaign, Community Technology Network, Self-Help for the Elderly and Reliatech offer free computer training and specialty classes throughout the city.
Information: 415-821-1003
event.brite


 Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Fall Awards
When:  November 17, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - Program
Where:  The Lookout, 3600 16th Street, San Francisco
What:  Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club - Fall Awards Ceremony.  Leadership Award, Community Service Award, Elected Official of the Year, Robert Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award, Volunteer of the Year.
Appetizers and no-host bar.
Information: alicebtoklas.org

November 18, 2014 - Tuesday

2014 Silver SPUR Awards Luncheon
When:  November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
10:30 a.m. to Noon  Reception
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Awards
Where:  Moscone Center West, San Francisco
What: 2014 Silver SPUR Awards Luncheon
Honoring:
Clothilde Hewlett
Barbara and Ron Kaufman
Michael Painter
Leslie Tang Schilling
2014 Event Chair: Anna Cheung
Tickets:  $200. up to November 13th.  Then tickets are $250.  
Information: spur.org


San Francisco Gray Panthers - The SF Sunshine Ordinance Our Right to Know
When:  November 18, 2014 -  Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  UU Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  SF Gray Panthers Meeting, The San Francisco Ordinance - Our Right to Know.
Guest Speakers and Workshop
Information:  graypantherssf.igc.org


Central SoMa Open House
When:  November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Community open house and update on Central SoMa Plan.  
Information: centralsoma.sfplanning.org

SFMTA - Mission Bay Loop Project Public Meeting
When:  November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: La Scuola Internazionale di San Francisco (Italian International School), 728 20th Street, San Francisco
What:  Discussion - Mission Bay Loop Project.
Information:  David Greenaway david.greenaway@sfmta.com

November 19, 2014 - Wednesday

UC Alumni and Supporters Against Tuition Hikes
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
            November 20, 2014 - Thursday
9:00 a.m.
Where:  UCSF, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco
What:  UC President Napolitano is proposing 5% annual increase over the next five years.  It is time that UC alumni and supporters stand up and demand that the UC remain affordable and accessible for current and future students.  Come to the UC Regents meeting at UCSF on 11/19/2014 and 11/20/2014 to let them know how your feel.
Email the Regents and let them know how your feel:  regents office@ucop.edu
Facebook event hosted by Matt Arman Liwanag and Matt Haney

Livable City's Annual Livability Awards and Member Celebration
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Museum at the Mint, The Old Mint, 88 Fifth Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Livable City for the Livability Awards and Member Celebration at the historic Old Mint.  The event is an opportunity for Livable City to recognize and honor innovators, advocates and public servants for their work and celebrate the amazing members and friends.
Livability Advocate Award:  Leah Shahum
Livability Innovator Award:  David Baker
Eventbrite:  Tickets  $58.74 at door, $48.24 Early Bird Ticket
Information:   livablecity.org

Dolores Street Community Services -  2014 Open Palm Awards
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Sit-down dinner
7:15 p.m. Program
Where:  The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What:  2014 Open Palm Awards to:
Causa Justa:  Just Cause
Stephanie Joy Ashley
Fundraiser for Dolores Street Community Services.  Reception, food, drinks, celebration.
Information and Tickets:  dscs.org  $125.

SFMTA - Open House for 8X Bayshore Express
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Crocker Amazon Playground Clubhouse, 799 Moscow Street, San Francisco
What:  Open House for 8X Bayshore Express Transit Priority Project.  
Information: sfmta.com/calendar/mettings/open-house-8x-bayshore-express-nov-19

Kirk ham  Heights Neighborhood Outreach Meeting
When:  November 19, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Faculty Almni House, 745 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco.
What:  Kirkham Project represents one of San Francisco's first major urban infill developments in the western section of the City.  
Information:  thekirkhamproject.com 


November 20, 2014 - Thursday

Seventh Annual Redmond Kernan Lecture
When:  November 20, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  Newly renovated Officers Club  Presidio.gov, San Francisco
What:  Seventh Annual Redmond  Kernan Lecture. 
Speaker Brian Shellum will describe the amazing life and career of Charles Young as told in his recent book "Black Officer in a Buffalo Soldier Regiment".  Young was a troop commander in the Presidio where he became the first African American National Park superintendent.  Shelley's book seeks to restore this hero to the ranks of military history.  At the same time, it informs our understanding of the role of race in the history of the American military.  Noah Griffin, a long-time admire of Charles Young, will introduce the talk with a poem and a song in Young's honor.  
Redmond Kernan, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former Director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, he dedicated his retirement years to the Presidio of San Francisco forming links with dozens of San Francisco organizations to advocate vigorously for the preservation and presentation of Presidio history.
RSVP: Sharon Gadberry 415-751-1126
Information: Presidio.gov
Author:  Brian Shellum brianshellum.com

Noe Valley Democratic Club - San Francisco for Democracy -  Corey Cook Re-Cap of November Election
When:  November 20, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. 
Where:  St. Phillip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco 
What:  Corey Cook will re-cap the November election.  Corey is the Director of the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good at the University of San Francisco.  
Information:  Noe Valley Democratic Club Molly@ffrsf.com
San Francisco for Democracy - communications@sfdemocracy.org

November 21, 2014 - Friday

Jobs with Justice San Francisco - Bridging Solidarity and Power Together
When:  November 21, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  ILWU Local 34, 801 2nd Street, San Francisco
What:  Bridging Solidarity and Power Together.  Jobs with Justice San Francisco's 4th Anniversary Celebration. 
Speaker:  Steve Pitts, UC Berkeley Labor Center and National Black Workers Center Project
Live Music:
Diana Gameros
Bandung 55
Tickets:  $25./$100. sliding scale afl.salsalabs.com






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Monday, November 3, 2014

San Francisco Events - Vote! Today! - Final Events List





                                               
My persona choice - Yes on G



                          Important:  Items Change - please check before attending event.

   25 Election Night Events

November 3, 2014 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When:  November 3, 2014 - Monday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When:  November 3, 2014 - Monday
5:15 p.. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Jillian Wu, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Rosa Chen, Emily Guo, Luis Avalos Nunez, Precious Listana, Joyce Wu, Noah David, Alex Berliner, Joshua Cardenas, Michel Li, Anna Bernick, Sophie Edelhart, David Zheng
Information: sfbos.org

Yes on G - Get Out the Vote
When:  November 3, 2014 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  Yes on Prop G Campaign Office, 1590 Market Street, San Francisco.
What:  Get Out the Vote Election Eve.  Will be dispatching volunteers  out  of the office.
Information: speculationfreesf.com

GOTV Pub Crawl with Milk Club and  San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters
When:  November 3, 2014 - Monday
 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Meet at Twin Peaks Tavern, 401 Castro, San Francisco
What:  Get out the vote with Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club and SF League of Pissed-Off Voters and they hit the Castro.  Meet at Twin Peaks Tavern at 6:00 p.m.,  enjoy a drink  and sort out lit.  
Information:  theleague.com/sf
Source:  Facebook event

Phone Bank for Thea Selby and Amy Bacharach for Community College Board
When:  November 3, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  One Polk Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
Contact:  Frances Hsieh at Frances@sfwpc.org

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Meeting
When:  November 3, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What:  Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Hear from Deputy City Attorney Megan Cesare-Eastman and Assistant District Attorney Karen Catalona.  What roles does the City Attorney's Office and District Attorney's Office play in public safety?  Both of these people are assigned to Northern Station and would be the one handling any questions from the community.  
 Information:  Robert Barnwell bbarnwell16@hotmail.com

November 4, 2014 - Tuesday

Election - Vote!

Yes on G - Get Out the Vote
When: November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Yes on Prop G Campaign Office, 1590 Market Street, San Francisco 
Information: speculationfreesf.com

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors:  Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkmann, Gwyneth Borden, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information:  sfmta.com

Board of Supervisors
When:  November 4, 2014 - 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

Human Rights Commission
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 201, San Francisco 
Commissioners:  Susan Belinda Christian, Mark Kelleher, Sheryl Evans Davis, Michael Pappas, Richard Pio Roda, Michael Sweet
Information:  sfgov.org/sfhumanrights



Entertainment Commission
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners Bryant Tan, Glendon Hyde, Audrey Joseph, Al Perez, Demetri Moshoyannis, Steven Lee, Liam Frost
Informationsfgov2.org

 Juan-Antonio Carballo - Campaign Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Sabrosa, 3200 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  Informal Carballo Campaign Celebration
Information:  carballo2014.com

 Trevor McNeil for School Board - Election Night
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Little Shamrock, Lincoln and 9th Avenue, San Francisco
Information: democracy.com/trevormcneil

Yes on Prop F - Celebrate
When: November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 Third Street, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate Yes on Prop F - Pier 70
Information: facebook.com/pier70sf

Save Golden Gate Park - Yes on H, No on I
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where:  2467 28th Avenue, (between Taraval and Ulloa, San Francisco)
What:  Election Night Party.  Celebrate the hard work and effort to save Golden Gate Park.  Watch the election results and cheer!  Potluck:  Bring your favorite disk or drink or just yourself.

Carmen Chu - Election Night Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Momo's Restaurant, 760 2nd Street, San Francisco
What:  Assessor Carmen Chu - Election Night Party.  
RSVP:  info@carmenchu.org

 Yes on C - Watch the results
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where:  03 Restaurant and Lounge, 524 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Yes on C Celebration.  Want to say thank you to everyone who was part of the huge effort to secure the Children's Fund and PEEF four our children and city!
Information:  ourchildrenourcity.com

 Kamala Harris for Attorney General - Election Night
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  Delancey Street Foundation, Club Room, San Francisco
Information: kamalaharris.org

 Fiona Ma and Betty Yee - Election Night
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to midnight
Where:  Delancey Street Foundation, Herbert Halper Town Hall, 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco
What:  Join State Board of Equalization candidate Fiona Ma and Candidate for Controller Betty Yee on Election night with Special Guest:  California Democratic Party Chair John Burton
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP:  Patricia Cheng Patricia@BettyYee.com

 Mayor Ed Lee Election Night Party - Yes on A, C, J and K
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  The Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street, San Francisco
eventbrite.com/e/mayor-ed-lees-election-night-party-yes-on-a-c-j-and-k-tickets-14061802229


Thea Selby and Amy Bacharach - Election Night Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  Lush Lounge, 1221 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Election night party for Thea Selby and Amy Bacharach - candidates for City College.
Memphis Minnies BBQ, WingWings wings and biscuits.  Cupcakes.
Information:  theaselby.org  amybacharach.com

 Election Night party with San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  After the polls close, join SF League of Pissed-Off Voters to watch the election results and celebrate the end of the election session.
Information:  theleague.com/sf


 Stevon  Cook - Election Night Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where:  Harlot, 46 Minna Street, San Francisco
What:  Election Night Party with candidate for school board  Stevon Cook.  With  DJ Dion Decibels.
Information:   stevoncook.com

Jane Kim - Yes on J & K  Election Night Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 
Where:  Oddjob Bar, 1337 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Jane Kim for Supervisor District 6 Election, Yes on J & K Election  night party - blasting election night results.
Tickets: janekim.org
Information: janekim.org

 Malia Cohen, Shamann Walton - Election Night Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  Mighty, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco
What:  Election night party with Supervisor Malia Cohen and Shamann Walton
Let's celebrate all of the hard work!  
Light bites and cash bar,
Venue is 21+.
Information: re-relectmalia.org

 Wendy Aragon - Election Nigh Watch Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Election Night Watch Party with Wendy Aragon along with League of Pissed Off voters.
Information:  wendolyn.aragon@gmail.com

No on Gridlock, No on L Election Night Victory Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where:  Orbit Room Cafe, 1900 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  No on L Election Night Victory Party.  
Information:  nogridlocksf.com

Election Night Party - Daniel Flores for Judge
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  Romper Room, 25 Maiden Lane, San Francisco
What:  Election Night Party Daniel Flores for Judge.  Celebration of the campaign journey and find out the election results live.
No-host bar.
InformationDanielFloresForJudge.com

 Mark Murphy - Election Night
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. until Valley Tavern closes
Where:  The Valley Tavern, 4052 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Mark Murphy - Election Night - watch returns.
Information:  mark4sfusd@gmail.com

Emily Murase for SF School Board Election Night Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  142 Clearfield Drive (near Eucalyptus), San Francisco
What:  Emily Murase for SF School Board Election Night Party.  Free Mexican tacos and juices by San Pancho's Taco Truck, operated by the Gonzalez', a JBBP alumni family.  
Information:  emilymurase.com


*Yes on E - Results Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  Valley Tavern, 4054 24th Street, San francisco
Information: choosehealthsf.com

  No on E - Election Night
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  Chambers, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
Information: coalitionforanaffordablecity.nationbuilder.com

 Tony Kelly - Celebrate Election Night
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:30 p.m.
Where:  Triple Voodoo Brewery and Tap Room, 2245 3rd Street at 19th Street, San Francisco
What:  Election with Tony Kelly - watch results
Information:  tonykelly2014.com  tonykelly2014.com

David Chiu Election Night Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
8:30 p.m.
Where:  TresSF, 130 Townsend Street, San Francisco
Information:  votedavidchiu.com

Yes on G Election Night Watch Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
9:00 p.m.
Where:  Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Join the Yes on G campaign as the election results roll in.
Informationspeculationfreesf.com

David Campos Election Night Party
When:  November 4, 2014 - Tuesday
9:00 p.m.
Where:  3158 Mission Street, San Francisco

November 5, 2014 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  November 5, 2014 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

SPUR - Post Election Recap
When: November 5, 2014 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  SPUR - Post Election Recap with Alex Clemens-Barbary Coast Consulting and David Letterman-Fall Line Analytics.  
Information:   spur.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force City and County of San Francisco
When:  November 5, 2014 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force:  Mark Rumold, Ali Winston, Josh Wolf, Rishi Chopra, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, Lee Hepner, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Fiona Hinze
Information: sfbos.org

Historic Preservation Commission
When:  November 5, 2014 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Karl Hasz, Andrew Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org

Open House for 5 Fulton
When:  November 5, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What:  Open House to learn about proposed improvements to the 5 Fulton Corridor.  Several changes are proposed along the 5 Fulton corridor:
Replace all-way STOP signs to reduce Muni delays.
Adding pedestrian safety features including corner bulbs, pedestrian countdown signals and improved crosswalk markings.
Information: munifordward.com

November 6, 2014 - Thursday

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When:  November 6, 2014 - 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 6, 2014 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Cindy Wu, Rodney Fong, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Dennis Richards
Information: sf-planning.org

Community meeting - Plans to Raze Elbo Room
When:  November 6, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Mission Station Community Room, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:   Project for new 5-story condo project and to Raze Elbo Room - Project's sponsors Kerman and Morris  Architects are holding a pre-application meeting.  
Source:  Mission Local - article dates October 27th.

November 10, 2014 - Monday

Ethics Commission - Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance changes
When:  November 10, 2014 - Monday
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
What:  First meeting. Interested persons meeting to discuss possible amendments to San Francisco's Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.Staff is specifically interested in soliciting public comment on potential changes to CFRO's disclaimer and third-party reporting provisions.  
RSVP  ethics.commission@sfgov.org 

November 11, 2014 - Tuesday

Veterans Day 

District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When:  November 11, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  District 6 Stakeholder Meeting.  Presentations:
950 Market Street Development
150 Van Ness Avenue Development
Mission and 5th Street Development
Public Safety Updates including Tenderloin and Southern Stations
Co-Sponsors:  Alliance for a Better District 6, North of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations Coalition of SF, Tip Top Market
Source:  Facebook events

November 12, 2014 - Wednesday

SPUR - Reviewing the Central Market Payroll Tax Exclusion
When:  November 12, 2014 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Reviewing the Central Market Payroll Tax Exclusion.  After three years of experience with this program how is it working and should it be continued.  Come take stock of the payroll tax exclusion based on a recent economic impact analysis by San Francisco's Office of Economic Analysis. with Ted Egan/City of San Francisco
$10. for non-members
Information:  spur.org

 Young Professional Post-Election Party
When:  November 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  60 Jones, 620 Jones Street, San Francisco
What:  Young Professional Post-Election Party with the San Francisco Young Democrats, New Leaders Council - San Francisco, Women Get It Done, SF Education Fund's Young Professionals Council, San Francisco Women's Political Committee (SFWPC) and Black Young Democrats of San Francisco for a post-election mixer.  It's time to unwind and celebrate!
Meet on the patio for happy hour.  Event is free and guests under 21 are welcome.  Bar is cash only.
Information:  San Francisco Young Democrats sfyd.org
Source:  Facebook events


November 13, 2014  - Thursday


Ethics Commission - Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance changes
When:  November 13,  2014 -  Thursday 
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Where:  City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
What:   Second meeting.  Interested persons meeting to discuss possible amendments to San Francisco's Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance.Staff is specifically interested in soliciting public comment on potential changes to CFRO's disclaimer and third-party reporting provisions.  
RSVP  ethics.commission@sfgov.org 

Fundraiser for San Francisco Transit Riders Union - PUBlic Transit Craw #2:  To L and Back
When:  November 13, 2014 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Schedule:
6:00 p.m. The Residence, 718 14th Street at Market and Church, San Francisco (Church Station)
7:00 p.m.  Philosopher's Club, 824 Ulloa Street, San Francisco (West Portal Station) 
8:00 p.m.  Four Deuce's, 2319 Taraval Street at 47th Avenue
10:00 p.m. L Taraval into the night. 
Tickets:  eventbrite.com 
Information:   sftru.org

November 16, 2014 - Sunday

Memorial Service for Ted Gullicksen


 Ted and Falcor

When:  November 16, 2014 - Sunday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  Mission High School, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Come celebrate  the life and work of the invaluable leader of the San Francisco tenant's movement - director of the SF Tenants Union for nearly 3 decades - Ted Gullicksen
2:00 p.m. followed by refreshments.
For more info and memories of Ted's life and work see:
facebook.com/pages/In-Memory-of-Ted/1501579130093897
Donations:  in memory of Ted, please give to:
San Francisco Tenants Union, 558 Capp Street, San Francisco sftu.org (donations)



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