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.
Information: sfyd.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.
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
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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