Monday, January 27, 2014

San Francisco Political Events


                                                                             

January 27, 2014 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: January 27, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

Mobilize!  Fair Chance Ordinance Public Comments at Land Use Committee
When: January 27, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Public comment on San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.  Would expand "Ban The Box" to private businesses and affordable housing, if passed, all employers in San Francisco would be probated from discrimination based on conviction history on initial job applications.

Ethics Commission
When: January 27, 2014 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information: sfethics.org

Presidio Exchange - Public Board Meeting
When: January 27, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Presidio, 385 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco
What: Presidio  Exchange.  Hear the revised proposals for the three finalists vying to build a cultural institution on Crissy Field.   Finalists:
Bridge/Sustainability Institute (WRNS Studio/Chora Group)
Lucas Cultural Arts Museum (George Lucas)
Presidio Exchange (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy)
Informationpresidioexchange.org

January 28, 2014 - Tuesday

San Francisco Labor Council - Defend public postal services
When: January 28, 2014 - Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: 1700 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: We have a right to full-service, public Post Offices that are accountable to the People.  Postal services should be provided by uniformed USPS employees, trained to safeguard the mail.  We demand that USPS assign postal employees to perform the postal work at Staples stores.  Until USPS employees staff postal operation in Staples stores we call upon citizens to let Staples know that you will take your business elsewhere.
Information: sflc@sflaborcouncil.org Rich Shelley 443-980-5586

SPUR - Economic Strategies for Japantown's Cultural Preservation
When: January 28, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Economic Strategies for Japantown's Cultural Preservation. 
Speakers:
Bob Hamaguchi/Japantown Organizing Committee
Karen Kai -  Japantown Organizing Committee
Diana Ponce de Leon - Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Shelley Caltagirone - San Francisco Planning Department
Steve Werthelm - San Francisco Planning Department
$10. non-members
 Information:  spur.org

Board of Supervisors
When: January 28, 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

 San Francisco School Board
When: January 28, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu

Gilman Playground Renovation Community Meeting
When: January 28, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Gilman Clubhouse, One Bill Walsh Way, San Francisco
What: Gilman Playground Renovation Community Meeting to plan for the renovation of the Gilman Playground children's play area.  Everyone is invited to attend.
Information: Marvin.Yee@sfgov.org

January 29, 2014 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: January 29, 2014 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Cesar Chavez Streetscape Improvement Project Ribbon Cutting
When: January 29, 2014 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Si Se Puede Plaza, 3047 Mission Street (NE corner of Mission and Capp Streets) San Francisco
What: Ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of sewer and  streets cape improvement along Cesar Chavez Street from Hampshire Stree to Guerrero Street.  
Information: sfdpw.org/cesarchavez

January 30, 2014 - Thursday

Congresswoman Jackie Speier - Public Form on the proposed GGNRA Dog Management Plan
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Stern Grove (Trocadero) Clubhouse, 2750 19th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Congresswoman Jackie Speier will convene a public form with the  National  Park Service and community  stakeholders regarding  proposed GGNRA Dog Management Plan
Information: congresswoman.speier@capitolnews.com

California Statewide Hearing on Voting: State of the Vote in California
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Louis B. Mayer Room, UC Hastings College of the Law, 198 McAllister Street, San Francisco
What: The National Commission on Voting Rights is hosting hearings about the current landscape of elections. There will be three formal panels of witnesses representing voting rights organizations, community leaders, election officials.
RSVP and tickets: CAHearing.lawyerscommittee.org

City and School District Select Committee
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Members: Jane Kim, John Avalos, Mark Farrell, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfbos.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: Richard Knee, Kitt Grant, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Housing Authority
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Leroy Lindo, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information: sfha.org

Balboa Park Station Circulation Study Community Meeting
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Avenue, Multi-Use Building (MUB) 140, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to learn about improvement concepts and benefits of the Balboa Park Station Circulation Study.  Goals:
Reduce multimodal conflicts near I-280 freeway ramps
Support efficient and reliable bus and light rail operations.
Enhance safety, accessibility, and convenience for pedestrians and bicyclists. 
Minimize impacts to traffic going to/coming from I-280.
Information:  sfcta.org/balboa

Japantown/Fillmore Community Meeting
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Japanese Cultural and Community (? missing information), 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What:  Come to a community meeting for an update on the Geary BRT project.  View the staff-recommended design.  Help shape Geary's future. 
Information: posted by Go Geary - Facebook

Irving Street Streetscape Changes Presentation and Open House
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Irving Streets Streetscape changes presentation and open house for Irving Street between Arguello and 9th Avenue.  
Information: tep@SFMTA.com

Richmond District Democratic Club - Winter Social
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Steins, 731 Clement Street, San Francisco
What: Start the Year with RDDC!  Join Richmond District Democratic Club for their Winter Social and start the new year mingling with other neighborhood activists and learning what the District's sole Democratic Club is about!  
 Information rddcsf.org facebook.com/sfrddc

January 31, 2014 - Friday

Alliance for a Better District 6 15th Annual Membership Meeting
When: January 31, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 15th Annual membership Meeting.
Presentations:
222 Hyde Type 42 liquor license doing business as The Basement
508 4th Street Place of entertainment Permit doing business as The Drake
186 2nd Street Type 21 and 41 License doing business as SoMa Restaurant Group, Inc.
950 Market Street Center update
Host:
Alliance for a Better District 6 Board of directors: Dean Clark, Dennis Isner, Susan Bryan, Dean Clark, Marvis Phillips, Michael Nulty
Information: 415-820-1560

February 3, 2014 - Monday

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety
When: February 3, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety meeting. 
How to Prevent Property Crimes.  
Information: Bob Barnwell - bbarnwell6@hotmail.com

February 4, 2014 - Tuesday

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
When: February 4, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 416 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee will meet.
Committee: Zack Marks, John Alex Lowell, Howard Strassner, Kevin Clark, Thomas Rogers, Robin Brasso, R. Gary McCoy, Chris Coghlan, Howard Bloomberg, Christina Tang, Becky Hogue, Anyan Cheng, Devin Silvernail, Sonja Kos, Alex Reese, Pi Ra, Morgan Fitzgibbons, Jon Winston
Information: sfpsac.com

Bernal Heights Democratic Club - "What's Up with the High Cost of Housing?"
When: February 4, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue
What: Bernal Heights Democratic Club - What's Up with High Cost of Housing? Foreclosures-evictions-soaring rents.  
What are our election representatives doing about the housing affordability crisis?
Have housing advocates made an impact on the crisis?
Hear from our neighbors in Bernal who are fighting to keep their homes.
Speakers:
David Campos - District 9 Supervisors
Edwin Lindo - Bernal resident fighting eviction
Dean Preston, Tenants Together
Fred Sherburn-Zimmer, San Francisco Housing Rights Committee
Information: bernalheightsdemocraticclub.org

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Water in a Time of Drought
When: February 4, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What:  Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Water in a time of drought.
Presentation and Q&A about upcoming water rate hikes by Suzanne Gautier of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission followed by a conversation about the drought, its implications and opportunities with Jennifer Clary of Clean Water Action.
Election of 2014 Executive Committee
Information: PHDemClub.org

February 6, 2014 - Thursday

San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association  - 61st Anniversary 
When: February 6, 2014 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m. no-host bar and silent auction
7:00 p.m. dinner 
Where: Concordia-Argonaut Club, 1142 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association -  61st Anniversary Gala and Awards Dinner "Reaching Out to the Community".
Speakers: Ed Lee, Mark Leno, Phil Ting, Jose Cisneros, Mark Farrell, Joanne M. Hayes-White, Gregory Suhr, Joaquin Torres
Merchants Awards:
La Shon Walker - President - Bayview Merchants Association
Kate Sofis - Executive Director, SFMade
Walter Jebbe Award to Robett Roddick - President, Noe Valley Merchants and Professionals Association
Community Awards to Janet Reilly, Scott Hauge, Eliza Gibson - Clinic by the Bay
Humanitarian Awards presented by Pollice Chief Greg Suhr to Matt Lobre, Ray Padmore, SFPD Reserve Union, Captain David Lazar
Mindy Talmadge, SFFD Reserve, Commander Phil Buckley presented by Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White
Entertainment: The Rat Pack -  Celebrity  Tribute to Frank, Dean, Sammy and Joe
RSVP by February 1, 2014 $125.
online: sfcdma.com
415-621-7533

February 8, 2014 - Saturday

Rally on Olympics Opening Day 
When: February 8, 2014 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: UN Plaza, 7th and Market Street, San Francisco
What: Rally on Olympics Opening Day to protest repression against LGBTQ Community and others in Russia.  Rally demanding queer and civil rights in Russia and in solidarity with targets of escalating fascism on the opening day of the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Sponsored by Ad Hoc February 8 Committee
Information: maketheworldbetterSF@gmail.com

Brunch with Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom
When: February 8, 2014 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Redford San Francisco, 673 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Brunch with Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom to support his re-election campaign.  Interactive brunch will host leaders from technology, philanthropy and government.
Host Committee: Mike Kim, Scott Roberts, Schuyler Hudak, Austin Davis, Phillip Zackler, Christina Gagnier, Obai Rambo, Christina Resasco, Danie Lamas, Michael Soncuya Nick Gilbert, Keesa Ocampo
Tickets: actblue.com/contribute/page/newsombrunch -Young Democrat/Student $50. Young Professional $100, $500. $1,000

Citywide Tenant Convention
When: February 8, 2014 - Saturday
Lunch - Noon
Convention - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Elementary School, 627 Turk Street, San Francisco (please note location has changed)
What: Citywide Tenant Convention.  Help build tenant power in San Francisco.  
Sponsors include San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition, San Francisco Tenants Union, Chinatown Community Development Center, Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco, Asian Advancing Justice, Eviction Defense Collaborative, Causa Justa/Just Cause, Affordable Housing Alliance, AIDS Housing Alliance, Council of Community Housing  Organizations,  Tenants Together

Chinese Newcomers Service Center - Gung Hay Fat Choy! 
When: February 8, 2014 - Saturday
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Jane Morrison's, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chinese Newcomers Service Center - Good luck Dinner and fundraiser celebrating Chinese New Year - the Year of the Horse.
Talented Chefs: Leland Yee, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting, Betty Yee, Fiona Ma, David Campos, Eric Mar, Scott Wiener, David Chiu, Aaron Peskin, Katy Tang, Jose Cisneros, Jane Kim, Dennis Herrera, Ernest Chung, Carmen Chu, Ben Fong-Torres, Ross Mirkarimi, Samson Wong, Albert and Connie Tam, Richard Ow, Jane Bernard-Powers, Hene Kelly, Ryszard Koprowski, Julia Long, Ben and Ruby Tom, Ted Fang, Dan Billings, Camilla Schneider, Eliza Chan, Alvin Louise, Stephanie Jee, Brian Soo, Robin Brasso, Lawrence Ling, Paul Page, Amy Cheng, Thelma Bridges, Ann Kirk, Chuck Chan, Pam Brennan, Ed Sykes, Robyn Lee, Lily Chan, Denise Wear, Steve Lewey, Rita Mah, Mulie Soo, Gimmy Park Li and Xing Chu Wang.  Chief Chef:  Esther Marks
Donor's  Choice $20. 430. $8, $58, $78, $88. $108, $258.
RSVP: Jane 415-564-1482





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Monday, January 20, 2014

San Francisco Political Events - January 2014


                                                           
                                                               



January 20, 2014 - Monday

Martin Luther King Day sfmilkday.org/events

San Francisco Labor Council Martin Luther King Jr., Labor and Community Breakfast
When: January 20, 2014 - Monday
8:00 a.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor and Community Breakfast.  Inspiration speakers, music.
Tickets: $75. per person - open seating
$20. per person 18 and under 
Following the breakfast, special transportation to the rest of the MLK Day celebration events at Yerba Buena Gardens.  
RSVP: Emily Nelson emily@sflaborcouncil.org
Checks payable to San Francisco Labor Council, Attn: MLK Breakfast, 1188 Franklin Street, Suite 2013, San Francisco

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
When: January 20, 2014 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
What: The  Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is a program of the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation dedicated to connecting people to the community and to service throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California Region. 

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Art Agnos
When: January 20, 2014 -  Tuesday 
Where: St. Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Middle Polk Neighborhood Association.  Former San Francisco Mayor Art Agnos will be talking about the proposed waterfront development that includes an arena for the Warriors, condos, hotels and more.  
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

January 21, 2014 - Tuesday

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Vision Zero Rally
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
Noon
Where: City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett, San Francisco
What: Vision Zero Rally Join a wide coalition of community groups on the steps of City Hall and tell City leaders to commit to eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries over the next 10 years.
Quickly fix dangerous locations, focused on the Tenderloin and SoMa.
Ensure full, fair and prioritized enforcement by the SFPD.
Invest in training and education programs for professional drivers
After the rally, speak up at the SFMTA Board meeting (City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco)
call on Agency to fix our streets.
Information: sfbike.org

San Francisco Gray Panthers - General Membership Meeting
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Gray Panthers Membership meeting.  Planning the future, Remembering the Past
Information: graypantherssf.lgc.org

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com

Entertainment Commission
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Bryant Tan, Glendon Hyde, Audrey Joseph, Al Perez, Barbara Campagnoli, Naomi Akers, Steven Lee
 Information : sfgov2.org

San Francisco School Board
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
School Board: Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Rachel Norton, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu

Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - Monthly Meeting
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - Program: Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE).  Speakers: Sue Exline, Denis Mosgofian, Rose Hillson
Information: csfn.net


Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Election of new executive board.
Information: milkclub.org

January 22, 2014 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: January 22, 2014 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Commission on the Status of Women
When: January 22, 2014 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Andrea Shorter, Amy Ackerman, Alicia Gamez, Mary Jung, Julie Soo
Information: un.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: January 22, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org

I-Hotel Housing Forum: Housing Resistance, Liberation and Solutions in 2014 and Beyond
When: January 22, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: I-Hotel Center, 868 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What: I-Hotel Housing Forum: Housing Resistance, Liberation and Solutions in 2014 and Beyond.
Manilatown Heritage Foundation is hosting a forum where different organizations, advocates, activists and community members search for possible legislative resolutions, advocate for community preservation and defense the housing crisis in San Francisco.
Panelists:
Gen Fujioka, Chinatown Community Development Center
Lisa Gray Garcia aka Tiny, Poort Magazine
Angelica Cabande, South of Market Community Action Network
Debut of the I-Hotel Poetry Group: I-Hotel Anti-Eviction Poetry Hit Squad
Dregs One
 Sponsors POOR Magazine, SF Housing Rights Committee; Bill Sorro Housing Program (BiSHop), South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN), SF Tenants Union, I-Hotel, Anti-Eviction Poets Hit Squad
Source: Facebook

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: January 22, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: SFDCCC Monthly Meeting
SFDCCC Members:  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 Latz, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Midgen, 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 and agenda:   sfdemocrats.org

January 23, 2014 -  Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: January 23, 2014 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: January 23, 2014 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: January 23, 2014 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Housing Authority
When: January 23, 2014 - 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

San Francisco Young Democrats - Assembly 17 Debate and Endorsement
When: January 23, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Join San Francisco Young Democrats as they host David Campos and David Chiu for their first debate in their race for State Assembly in the 17th. SFYD will be holding their AD17 endorsement vote during the debate.
Informationsfyd.org

Betty Yee - Winter Reception
When: January 23, 2014 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Gaylord India Restaurant, One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Betty Yee for State Controller.  Light buffet supper will be served.    $100., $250., $500., $1,000., $2,500.
Donation can be made at BettyYee.com
RSVP by January 17, 2014 - Patricia Cheng Patricia@BettyYee.com

Sugary Beverage Tax - Community Meeting
When: January 23, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Alex Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale avenue, San Francisco
What: Sugary Beverage Tax Community meeting.    Supervisors Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Eric Mar, John Avalos  recently introduced a proposal for the November 2014 ballot to tax sugary beverages, with the proceeds dedicated to food access and nutrition, physical activity, and health programs in public schools, parks and the community. Learn more about the proposal and to get your questions answered.
Information: yoyo.chan@sfgov.org


Friends of Larkin Street - Yacht Rock Party
When: January 23, 2014 -  Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Bluxome Street Winery, 53 Bluxome Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of Larkin Street invite you to a Yacht Rock Party benefiting Larkin Street Youth Services.  Live music, hosted wine and beer.  Food will be available for purchase from the Melt and Manna Sushi food trucks.
Hosted by Jennifer Belardi, Kevin Bixler, Jenny Gottstein, Lauren Krasny, Sean Livingston, Courtney McBean, Jullie Metzger, Jessie Stuart, Jonathan Speed, Don Harjo Daves-Rougeaux, Liz Telfus, Scott Whitman, Nancy Parrague, Michelle Honchariw
Ticket pricing at door: $85.
Information:   larkinstreetyouth.org 

Hilltop Park Community Workshop
When: January 23, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview  Adult  Day Health Center, 1250 La Salle Avenue, San Francisco
What: Hilltop Park Community Workshop.  Kick-off  meeting to learn about the project and how you can be involved in this community park.  All ages are welcome, and refreshments will be served.
Information: Karen Mauney-Brodek karen.mauney-brodek@sfgov.org


January 24, 2014 -  Friday 

Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San Francisco
When: January 24, 2014 - Friday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Members: London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Hope Schmeltzer, Leah Pimentel
Information: sfbos.org

6th Annual NEN Awards
When: January 24, 2014 -  Friday 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Neighborhood Empowerment Network Awards.  Need to RSVP before attending.
RSVPeventbrite.com/e/the-6th-annual-nen-awards-tickets-9165057935
Informationempowersf.org/nenawards

Modern Time Bookstore - With A Song In Our Hearts: A benefit for Modern Times Bookstore
When: January 24, 2014 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Modern Times, 2919 24th Street, San Francisco
What: A Benefit for Modern Times Bookstore.  Benefit being put on by Bay Area musicians who support Modern Times.  They are helping the store "with a song in our hearts".  Come enjoy the music and know your helping to keep a radical bookstore open, one with a long legacy of helping our communities. Please give as much as you can.  
Source: Facebook


January 25, 2014 -  Saturday

South of Market Tenderloin Tenant  Convention
When: January 25, 2014 - Saturday  
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: South of Market Tenderloin Tenant Convention.  Come and join tenants in the South of Market and Tenderloin to bring forth ideas in fighting evictions and defending our neighborhoods.  Ideas and strategies from this neighborhood convention will be brought forth and presented at the Citywide Tenants Convention in February.    Refreshments and childcare will be provided.
Information:  bishop.vetsequitycenter.org

San Francisco for Democracy - Membership party.
When: January 25, 2014 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Savor Restaurant, (back patio) 3913 24th Street, San Francisco
What:     San Francisco for Democracy Annual  Membership Party.  Food, no-host wine and beer.  $25. Donation/Membership 
Information: sf4democracy.org

January 26, 2014 - Sunday 

Helping Christina Olague
When: January 26, 2014 - Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Where: The Edge, 4149 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Glendon Anna Hyde and Gabriel Haaland invite you to a fundraiser for Christina  Olague  who recently lost her home to a fire. 

January 27, 2014 - Monday

Presidio Exchange - Public Board Meeting
When: January 27, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Presidio, 385 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco
What: Presidio  Exchange.  Hear the revised proposals for the three finalists vying to build a cultural institution on Crissy Field.   Finalists:
Bridge/Sustainability Institute (WRNS Studio/Chora Group)
Lucas Cultural Arts Museum (George Lucas)
Presidio Exchange (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy)
Information: presidioexchange.org

January 28, 2014 - Tuesday

SPUR - Economic Strategies for Japantown's Cultural Preservation
When: January 28, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Economic Strategies for Japantown's Cultural Preservation. 
Speakers:
Bob Hamaguchi/Japantown Organizing Committee
Karen Kai -  Japantown Organizing Committee
Diana Ponce de Leon - Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Shelley Caltagirone - San Francisco Planning Department
Steve Werthelm - San Francisco Planning Department
$10. non-members
 Information:  spur.org

Gilman Playground Renovation Community Meeting
When: January 28, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Gilman Clubhouse, One Bill Walsh Way, San Francisco
What: Gilman Playground Renovation Community Meeting to plan for the renovation of the Gilman Playground children's play area.  Everyone is invited to attend.
Information: Marvin.Yee@sfgov.org

January 30, 2014 - Thursday

Balboa Park Station Circulation Study Community Meeting
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Avenue, Multi-Use Building (MUB) 140, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to learn about improvement concepts and benefits of the Balboa Park Station Circulation Study.  Goals:
Reduce multimodal conflicts near I-280 freeway ramps
Support efficient and reliable bus and light rail operations.
Enhance safety, accessibility, and convenience for pedestrians and bicyclists. 
Minimize impacts to traffic going to/coming from I-280.
Information:  sfcta.org/balboa

Richmond District Democratic Club - Winter Social
When: January 30, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Steins, 731 Clement Street, San Francisco
What: Start the Year with RDDC!  Join Richmond District Democratic Club for their Winter Social and start the new year mingling with other neighborhood activists and learning what the District's sole Democratic Club is about!  
 Information : rddcsf.org facebook.com/sfrddc

January 31, 2014 - Friday

Alliance for a Better District 6 15th Annual Membership Meeting
When: January 21, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 15th Annual membership Meeting.
Presentations:
222 Hyde Type 42 liquor license doing business as The Basement
508 4th Street Place of entertainment Permit doing business as The Drake
186 2nd Stree Type 21 and 41 License doing business as SoMa Restaurant Group, Inc.
950 Market Street Center update
Host:
Alliance for a Better District 6 Board of directors: Dean Clark, Dennis Isner, Susan Bryan, Dean Clark, Marvis Phillips, Michael Nulty
Information: 415-820-1560

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Monday, January 13, 2014

San Francisco Tenants' Movement!




*Additions to calendar:

No Wall on the Waterfront - January 18th
NFL Playoff Game             - January 19th
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Former Mayor Art Agnos - Warriors Arena
  • Castro Tenants Convention - January 11, 2014 - Full House
 I am in the front row with my poodle  Chloe.  Picture from Tim Redmond's Blog 48Hillsonline.org


Latest news!!!!


The SF Anti-Displacement Coalition presents a series of
NEIGHBORHOOD TENANT CONVENTIONS
Following successful conventions in the Mission and Chinatown, we will be hosting the following in

HAIGHT/ RICHMOND
Saturday, January 18th, 1-4 PM, Park Branch Library, 1833 Page
Sponsored by the SF Tenants Union
Contact: becca@sftu.org
SOMA/ TENDERLOIN
Saturday, January 25th
Sponsored by Eviction Defense Collaborative, SOMCAN, Bill Sorro Housing Program, AIDS Housing Alliance (information incomplete)
The 5 neighborhood conventions will culminate in a
CITYWIDE TENANT CONVENTON
Saturday, February 8th
SEIU, Local 1021 Offices, 350 Rhode Island
Lunch at 12, Convention 1pm
Help build tenant power in San Francisco
Bring ideas for how we can strengthen tenant’s rights in our city
What are the key issues impacting renters in your neighborhood?
Come help craft a ballot measure to address tenant concerns
The SF Anti-Displacement Coalition was formed by tenant organizations and their allies who led the successful
fight to curb condo conversions at City Hall. Our mission is to organize against soaring evictions & rent
increases in SF which has resulted in the displacement of thousands. Members include: SF Tenants Union,
Chinatown Community Development Center, Housing Rights Committee of SF, Asians Advancing Justice,
Eviction Defense Collaborative, Causa Justa/ Just Cause, Affordable Housing Alliance, AIDS Housing Alliance,
Council of Community Housing Organizations.




January 13, 2014 - Monday 

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When:  January 13, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - Monthly meeting
When: January 13, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
Informationalicebtoklas.org (includes  new 2014 Board of Directors)


January 14, 2014 - Tuesday

Board of Supervisors
When: January 14, 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

Port Commission
When: January 14, 2014 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Willie Adams, Leslie Katz, Mel Murphy
Information: sfport.com

San Francisco Housing Authority
When: January 14, 2014 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
 Information: sfha.org

San Francisco Board of Education
When: January 14, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board Members:  Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information:  alicebtoklas.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: January 14, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Milk Club PAC meeting.  Deadline to renew your yearly membership to vote on endorsements in Marco for the June election. 
Agenda:
Overview of endorsement calendar
Report from Castro Tenants Convention
Report from and possible more discussion on 10B going through Entertainment Commission
Vicki Marlane strategy session
Information: milkclub.org

January 15, 2014 - Wednesday

Tenderloin Futures Collaborative Community Meeting
When: January 15, 2014 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Tenderloin Police Station Community Room, 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  Tenderloin Futures Collaborative Community meeting.  Presentation on issues of interest to neighborhood residents, nonprofits and businesses.
Agenda Items:
Proposed Beverage Tax legislation
222 Hyde Type 42 liquor license doing business as The Basement
St. Boniface Church transfer of development rights.
SFMTA about the proposed improvements on 6th Street.
Information: 415-820-1412

San Francisco  Historic Preservation Commission
When: January 15, 2014 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S. E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When: January 15, 2014 - Wednesday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

CPMC Quarterly Community Meeting
When: January 15, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Circuit City-Electronics Store, 1200 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: CPMC Quarterly Community meeting.  
Source: Facebook - Michael Nulty (thank you)

Supervisor Katy Tang - Workshop for Tenants and Landlords
When: January 15, 2014 - Wednesday
6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: A.P. Gianni Middle School, 3151 Ortega Street @ 39th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Workshop for tenants and landlords.  Whether you are a tenant wanted to learn more about your rights and obligations or a landlord that wants to learn more about your rights and responsibilities, come to this workshop and have your questions answered by experts from the San Francisco Rent Board, the San Francisco Apartment Association and other community organizations.
Information: katy.tang@sfgov.org 415-554-7460

Planning Association for the Richmond - Winter member meeting.
When: January 15, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Planning Association for the Richmond Winter member meeting.   Catch up on updated plans for the new La Playa Safeway and learn about the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond measure on the June 2014 ballot.  Come and be a part of PAR's community conversation.
Informationsfpar.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Scott Wiener
When: January 15, 2014-  Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Phillips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What:  Noe Valley Democratic Club - Supervisor Scott Wiener, from District 8, will update the Noe Valley Democratic Club about activities at City Hall and Noe Valley.  Supervisor Scott Wiener is immersed in the following ongoing issues:
Community Greening and Improvement Projects
A Citywide Park Nightime Closures
Affordable Housing
City and Bay Area Infrastructure Improvements
The Proposed Warriors Arena, waterfront or otherwise
The Real Foods Story
The Proposed Sugary Beverage Tax
MUNI performance
The San Francisco Village Network
Information: Molly@ffrsf.com

January 16, 2014 - Thursday

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: January 16, 2014 - 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

Rules Committee
When: January 16, 2014 -  Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Special Joint Meeting: Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee and Police Commission
When: January 16, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Special Joint meeting.  Hearing - Police Department for Investigating Cyclist and Pedestrian Fatalities and Serious Injuries resulting from traffic collision. Sponsors: Kim, Wiener, Mar
Hearing to have the Police Department present its standard protocol for reviewing, instigating, and reporting findings of fault in the event of a cyclist or pedestrian fatality or serious injury as the result of a traffic collision
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Police Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Suzy Loftus, Petra DeJusus, Julius Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley
Information: sf-police.org   sfbos.org

NOPNA - General Meeting
When: January 16, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, 901 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: North Panhandle Neighborhood Association   General meeting. Agenda:
Meet and Greet 
Park Station Report
Supervisor's Office Report
SFPUC - Water Rate Increase
Larkin Street Youth Services
SF Day School 
Friends of the Urban Forest
Natural Areas Program
Information: nopna.org

January 18, 2014 - Saturday

*No Wall on the Waterfront  Campaign Mobilization
When: January 18, 2014 - Saturday
Noon
Where: 15 Columbus, San Francisco
What:  No Wall on the Waterfront Campaign Mobilization.  Pick up some petitions and learn more about the Waterfront Height Limit Right To Vote Initiative petition drive.
Information: NoWallOnTheWaterfront.com

Richmond/Haight Tenants Convention
When: January 18, 2014 - Saturday
1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library Park Branch, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
WhatRichmond/Haight Tenants Convention.  A gathering of tenants from D1 and D5 areas to come up with strategies for fighting the evictions in our neighborhoods and defense those who are being evicted, for stopping  the gentrification and displacement of so many people.  Educate tenants about their rights and how they can fight when threatened with an eviction.  Participants in  the convention will also come up with suggestions for a ballot initiative next  November.  Suggestions that will be presented to a citywide tenants convention on February 8th.
Other neighborhoods including the Mission, Chinatown and Tenderloin/SOMA are also holding or have held conventions and will be making recommendations to the citywide convention.  Free and open to tenants.
 Sponsored by the SF Tenants Union 
Information: becca@sftu.org
Source: Facebook

Stevon Cook for School Board: Campaign Launch Party
When: January 18, 2014 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Lush Lounge, 1221 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Stevon Cook for School Board: Campaign Launch Party.  
Source: Facebook

January 19, 2014 - Sunday

*NFL Playoff Game
When: January 19, 2014 - Sunday
3:30 p.m.
What: NFL Playoff Game - 49ers versus Seattle
Fox News

January 20, 2014 - Monday

Martin Luther King Day sfmilkday.org/events

San Francisco Labor Council Martin Luther King Jr., Labor and Community Breakfast
When: January 20, 2014 - Monday
8:00 a.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor and Community Breakfast.  Inspiration speakers, music.
Tickets: $75. per person - open seating
$20. per person 18 and under 
Following the breakfast, special transportation to the rest of the MLK Day celebration events at Yerba Buena Gardens.  
RSVP: Emily Nelson emily@sflaborcouncil.org
Checks payable to San Francisco Labor Council, Attn: MLK Breakfast, 1188 Franklin Street, Suite 2013, San Francisco

*Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Art Agnos
When: January 20, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: (note location) St. Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Former San Francisco Mayor  Art  Agnos will be talking about the proposed waterfront development that includes an arena for the Warriors, condos, hotels and more.  Learn about this important issue.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

January 21, 2014 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - General Membership Meeting
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Gray Panthers Membership meeting.  Planning the future, Remembering the Past
Information: graypantherssf.lgc.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: January 21, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Election of new executive board.
Information: milkclub.org

January 22, 2014 - Wednesday

I-Hotel Housing Forum: Housing Resistance, Liberation and Solutions in 2014 and Beyond
When: January 22, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: I-Hotel Center, 868 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What: I-Hotel Housing Forum: Housing Resistance, Liberation and Solutions in 2014 and Beyond.
Manilatown Heritage Foundation is hosting a forum where different organizations, advocates, activists and community members search for possible legislative resolutions, advocate for community preservation and defense the housing crisis in San Francisco.
Panelists:
Gen Fujioka, Chinatown Community Development Center
Lisa Gray Garcia aka Tiny, Poort Magazine
Angelica Cabande, South of Market Community Action Network
Debut of the I-Hotel Poetry Group: I-Hotel Anti-Eviction Poetry Hit Squad
Dregs One
 Sponsors:  POOR Magazine, SF Housing Rights Committee; Bill Sorro Housing Program (BiSHop), South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN), SF Tenants Union, I-Hotel, Anti-Eviction Poets Hit Squad
Source: Facebook

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: January 22, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: SFDCCC Monthly Meeting
SFDCCC Members:  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 Latz, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Midgen, 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 and agenda:   sfdemocrats.org

January 23, 2014 -  Thursday

San Francisco Young Democrats - Assembly 17 Debate and Endorsement
When: January 23, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Join San Francisco Young Democrats as they host David Campos and David Chiu for their first debate in their race for State Assembly in the 17th. SFYD will be holding their AD17 endorsement vote during the debate.
Information: sfyd.org

Betty Yee - Winter Reception
When: January 23, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Gaylord India Restaurant, One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Betty Yee for State Controller.  Light buffet supper will be served.    $100., $250., $500., $1,000., $2,500.
Donation can be made at BettyYee.com
RSVP by January 17, 2014 - Patricia Cheng Patricia@BettyYee.com

January 24, 2014 -  Friday 

6th Annual NEN Awards
When: January 24, 2014 -  Friday 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Neighborhood Empowerment Network Awards.  Need to RSVP before attending.
RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-annual-nen-awards-tickets-9165057935
Information: empowersf.org/nenawards

Modern Time Bookstore - With A Song In Our Hearts: A benefit for Modern Times Bookstore
When: January 24, 2014 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Modern Times, 2919 24th Street, San Francisco
What: A Benefit for Modern Times Bookstore.  Benefit being put on by Bay Area musicians who support Modern Times.  They are helping the store "with a song in our hearts".  Come enjoy the music and know your helping to keep a radical bookstore open, one with a long legacy of helping our communities. Please give as much as you can.  
Source: Facebook


January 25, 2014 -  Saturday 

San Francisco for Democracy - Membership party.
When: January 25, 2014 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Savor Restaurant, (back patio) 3913 24th Street, San Francisco
What:     San Francisco for Democracy Annual  Membership Party.  Food, no-host wine and beer.  $25. Donation/Membership 
Information: sf4democracy.org

January 26, 2014 - Sunday 

Helping Christina Olague
When: January 26, 2014 - Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Where: The Edge, 4149 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Glendon Anna Hyde and Gabriel Haaland invite you to a fundraiser for Christina  Olague  who recently lost her home to a fire.  



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