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San Francisco Citywide Tenant Convention February 8, 2014 - Saturday Tenderloin Community School Enormous Crowd (picture taken by Cynthia Crews) |
Renters' Day of Action: March and Rally
9:30 a.m. - Gather at 11th and L Streets near the
Capitol.
10:00 a.m. - March!
11:00 a.m. - Rally - California State Capitol
1315 10th Street, Sacramento
Information: Tenants Together
RSVP and register for a ride:
Christy@TenantsTogether.org
tenantstogether.org
Phone - 415- 495-8100 ext. 1003
February 10, 2014 - Monday
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: February 10, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org
Pilot Commuter Shuttles Stop Locations Open House
When: February 10, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: SFMTA, 2nd Floor Atrium, One South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: Pilot Commuter Shuttles Stop Locations Open House. Help develop a pilot network of shared Muni-commuter shuttle stops for a 18-month pilot for commuter shuttles that will start July lst. Drop by to provide in-person information to SFMTA staff. Let them know which stops would be best by
describing conditions on specific streets, suggesting specific stops, and sharing preference about where shared stops will work best in your neighborhood.
Information: sfmta.com
D5 Action
When: February 10, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What: D5 Action meeting. Update on Midtown, City-owned apartments, affordable housing.
Invited: Council of Community Housing Organizations' representative and Jonathan Bonato of Midtown Apts.
Alice B. Toklas Lesbian LGBT Democratic Club - Monthly meeting
When: February 10, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club meeting. Debate around Soda Tax. Supervisor Scott Wiener and involved parties to discuss upcoming legislation and debate around the Soda Tax and Rec and Park tree projects in the Westside.
Information: alicebtoklas.org
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - In-Law Legislation
When: February 10, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital/Gazebo Room (outside, ground-level entrance from the plaza between North and South Towers, 45 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association Public meeting.
Agenda :
Forum on Proposed In-Law Legislation and the impact on affordable housing.
Guests:
Supervisor Scott Wiener
Supervisor David Chiu
Affordable Housing Activist Calvin Welch
Information: dtna.org
February 11, 2014 - Tuesday
Board of Supervisors
When: February 11, 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
David Alvarez GOTV Phone Bank
When: February 11, 2014 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: L's Caffe, 2871 24th Street, San Francisco
What: David Alvarez GOTV Phone Bank Co-hosted by the Latino Democratic Club and the San Francisco Democratic Party. Help David Alvarez become the next Mayor of San Diego.
GOTV Phone Bank. Followed by an election party. Bring a laptop and cell phone to make calls.
L's Caffe will be serving up Cuban sandwiches for the volunteers.
Alliance for a Better District 6 Community Meeting
When: February 11, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 Community Meeting.
Presentation:
101 Hyde Street Housing Development Update
950 Market Street update
365 11th Street Type 42 Liquor license doing business as Buzzworks
Lower Polk Community Benefits District creation and next steps
Refreshments and door prizes
Host: Alliance for a Better District 6 Board of Directors, Dean Clark, Dennis Isner, Suan Bryan, Marvis Phillips, Michael Nulty
Information: abd6.com
San Francisco School Board
When: February 11, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
School Board: Rachel Norton Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Qualifying PAC Meeting for March endorsement vote.
When: February 11, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear from Supervisor London Breed's legislative aide Conor Johnston, the parties involved in the fight to save Midtown Park Apartments. Qualifying PAC Meeting for March endorsement vote.
Information: milkclub.org
February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
SFMTA - Feedback on proposed service changes.
When: February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station, Community Room 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP). Feedback on proposed service changes. To provide input
or learn more, attend meeting.
Information: tep@sfmta.com
10th Anniversary of the Winter of Love
When: February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: 10th Anniversary of the Winter of Love. With Special Guest Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. Celebrate 10 years since the historic day when then-Mayor Gavin Newsom took a courageous stand against marriage discrimination in San Francisco and married thousands of same-sex couples in San Francisco's City Hall. Now, 10 years later, loving same-sex couples can legally marry in San Francisco and throughout California. It's time to celebrate with family and friends. Light refreshment will be served.
Source: Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Happy Hour
When: February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Kick off February by joining SFWPC for their first Happy Hour of the Year!
There will also be an election for this year's SFWPC Board.
Information: info@sfwpc.org
Police Commission
When: February 12, 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: sfbos.org
Jewish Community Relation Council - JCRC Behind the Scenes 2014 Event
When: February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7;00 p.m. Light Dinner Reception
7:15 p.m. - Program in the Theatre
8:30 p.m. - Dessert Reception
What: Jewish Community Relation Council will be honoring:
Douglas E. Goldman, MD - lifetime commitment to justice and promoting a strong civic society and vibrant Jewish community.
Dennis Herrera - San Francisco City Attorney and Therese Stewart, Chief Deputy City Attorney, for tirelessly championing civil and equal rights.
Individual Tickets $125.
Information: Makenzie Means mmeans@jcrc.org
District 11 Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ingleside Police Station Community Room, 1 Sgt John V Young St, San Francisco
What: District 11 Democratic Club General Membership Meeting. Come hear about issues and proposals that will impact San Francisco for generations. Special Valentines Day Sweets with Coffee/Tea.
Information: sfd11dems.com
San Francisco Young Democrats - General Meeting
When: February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Eric Quezada Center, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats. Attending members will vote for SFYD's statewide candidate endorsements.
Information: sfyd.org
POWER - Love for Justice - Alicia Garza
When: February 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. Reception with food and drink
7:30 p.m. Program
8:30 p.m. - Dessert, drinks and Dancing. Music by DJ Trinity, Tasty bites by El Pipilas, sinful desserts from Mission Minis, Ghirardelli Chocolates.
Where: SF Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: POWER - Love for Justice celebration for Alicia Garza. Alicia has spent the last decade on the front lines of grassroots organizing in San Francisco. Send her off to the National Domestic Workers Alliance in style. Wine, dine, dance.
Host Committee: Alex T. Tom, Angelique Gonzales, David Camos, Dawn Phillips, Gabriel Haaland, James Tracy, John Avalos, Raquel Redondiez, Lateefah Simon, Luke Newton, Makani Themba, Malachi Garza, Malkia Cyril, Maria Poblet, Marisa Franco, Matt Haney, Michelle Foy, Neva Walker, NTanya Lee, Robbie Clark, Sheila Chung Hagen, Steve Williams
Sponsors: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Praxis Project, Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program
Higher Love Sponsors: National Domestic Work Alliance
Donate: people organized.org - $25. (won't link - spelling correction keeps breaking up people organized.org
February 13, 2014 - Thursday
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: February 13, 2014 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: February 13, 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: sfbos.org
Housing Authority
When: February 13, 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
Hops for Housing - San Francisco Tenants Union
When: February 13, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: SoMa StrEat Food Park, 428 11th Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for San Francisco Tenants Union. Homebrew Showcase. Sample 30+ unique beers by local home and commercial brewers to live music. Tickets: $35. presale, $40. at door. sftu.org
eventbrite.com tickets - evrd.us/KHfvY
Celebration: Lunar New Year 2014: Year of the Horse
When: February 13, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: Celebration of Lunar New Year 2014: Year of the Horse. With Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisors David Chiu, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Norman Yee, Katy Tang and Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP: Gary.H.Chen@sfgov.org
Social Mixer at the Bayview Community Pop-Up Market with Supervisor David Campos and David Chiu
When: February 13, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Q&A starts at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Social Mixer and Q&A with Supervisors David Campos and David Chiu. Both are seeking to represent State Assembly District 17 including the Bayview District.
Bayview Underground Food Scene: The Community Pop-Up Market is a weekly place where local food and crafts vendors, from the Bayview and beyond, sample and sell a wide variety of goods.
Source: Facebook events -
February 14, 2014 - Friday
Valentine's Day
SFMTA - Oversize Vehicle Parking Restriction Hearing
When: February 14, 2014 - Friday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Oversize Vehicle Parking Restriction hearing. SFMTA is considering additional location for the parking restriction pilot program for oversize vehicles and is holding a hearing for public input.
Information: sfmta.com
Rise for Justice
When: February 14, 2014 - Friday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Rise for Justice. Imagine, One Billion Women releasing their stories, dancing and speaking out for Justice and demanding an end to violence against women and girls.
Special guests incluude api.de.ap of the Black Eyes Peas, DJ Silvia spinning, flash mobs dancing with Gabriela & Dancing Without Borders, Oshaku and the Ruth Asawa SF School of the Arts Taiko Drummers.
Guests include: Mayor Ed Lee, District Attorney George Gascon, Supervisor David Chiu, The Domestic Violence Consortium and advocacy group, The Commission of the Status of Women and President Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Filipina Women's Network CEO Marily Mondejar, V-Day Executive Director Susan Swan
Information: onebillioinrisingSF.org
February 15, 2014 - Saturday
College Dems Lunar New Year Celebration
When: February 15, 2014 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 716 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Democratic Party is co-hosting a event to support next generation of political activists. This fundraiser will jointly support the San Francisco State and University of San Francisco (USF) College Democratic clubs. They are working to recruit more members, register voters and increase student civic engagement. Members plan to attend the upcoming California Democratic Party Convention in Los Angeles on March 7th-9th.
Tickets starting at $58.
Information: eventbrite.com
Chinese New Year Parade San Francisco 2014
When: February 15, 2014 - Saturday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Market Street, San Francisco
Information: chineseparade.com
February 17, 2014 - Monday
Presidents' Day
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - David Chiu
When: February 17, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association. District 3 Supervisor David Chiu will be talking about the state of the City and District 3.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
February 18, 2014 - Tuesday
Renters' Day of Action March and Rally
When: February 18, 2014 - Tuesday
9:30 a.m. Gather at 11th and L Streets near the Capitol in Sacramento
10:00 a.m. - March
11:00 a.m. - Rally
Where: State Capitol, Sacramento
What: Renters' Day of Action: March and Rally. Renters and allies will unite in Sacramento for a march on the Capitol to demand a fair shake for California renters.
Information: tenantstogether.org
San Francisco Gray Panthers
When: February 18, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin, Fireside Room, San Francisco
What: The Many Facets of Medicare Privatization.
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
SFMTA Budget Meeting
When: February 18, 2014 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Speak out for a fully-funded Vision Zero.
Information: sfmta.com
SFMTA Updates
When: February 18, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Give SFMTA feedback on proposed service changes.
Information: sfmta.com/tep
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting - Jane Kim
When: February 18, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Supervisor Jane Kim is guest speaker. Come hear about Supervisor Kim's legislative priorities for 2014 and her efforts to make District 6 healthier, safer and stronger.
Information: milkclub.org
February 19, 2014 - Wednesday
Tenderloin Futures Collaborative Community Meeting
When: February 19, 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. Presentations on issues of interest to neighborhood residents, nonprofits and businesses.
Agenda items:
Planned Safe Injection Site
101 Hyde Housing Development
Safe Passage
950 Market Street Update
Information: 415-820-1412
SFMTA Transit Effectiveness Project Service Changes Outreach Meeting
When: February 19, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Temple, 2850 19th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Open house and presentation by SFMTA that details Transit Effectiveness Project changes in District 4.
Information: sfmta.com
Chinese for Affirmative Action - City College and Its Future
When: February 19, 2014 - Wednesday
6:15 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco - Chinatown North Beach Campus, Annex Building, 628 Washington St., San Francisco
What: Join Chinese for Affirmative Action's Vincent Pan and CCSF Chancellor Art Tyler for a conversation about City College of San Francisco and its future. RSVP:
bit.ly/CAAmeeting14
Free for CAA Members, $20 suggested donation for non-members. Light refreshments provide.
Information: 415-274-6750
February 20, 2014 - Thursday
Commission of the Status of Women
When: February 20, 2014 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 201, San Francisco
What: Commission of the Status of Women meeting.
Commissioners: Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Andrea Shorter, Amy Ackerman, Alicia Gamez, Mary Jung, Julie Soo
Information: sfgov3.org
3rd on Third
When: February 20, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Third Street between Palou and McKinnon, San Francisco
What: 3rd on Third in partnership with the Bayview Opera House celebrates Black History Month and the African Diaspora.
Featuring: The Food of the African Diaspora Corridor Crawl, Mardi Gras San Francisco Style, hosted by The Village Project, The Prescott Family Circus with special performances by the Gumbo Band and African Songstress Fely Tchaco
Partners include: The Village Project, Museum of the African Diaspora Vanguard, Bayview Underground Food Scene, Bayview Merchants Association
Kimbell Playground - Playground Improvement Community meeting
When: February 20, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hamilton Recreation Center, Geary Blvd. and Steiner Street, San Francisco
What: Join the SF Recreation and Parks Department for an information meeting to update the community on renovation plans for Kimbell Playground.
Information: marien.coss@sfgov.org
West Sunset Field Renovation Update
When: February 20, 2014 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco
What: Final community meeting regarding renovation updates for Westside Sunset Playground.
Information: dan.mauer@sfgov.org
Grattan Playground Community Meeting
When: February 20, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Grattan Clubhouse, 1180 Stanyan Street, San Francisco
What: Come participate in a community meeting to discuss improving the Grattan Playground.
Information: grattanplayground@gmail.com
City Democratic Club - Police Chief Greg Suhr
When: February 20, 2014 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Chancellor Hotel, Clipper Room, 433 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: Police Chief Greg Suhr is speaker at City Democratic Club.
Information: citydemclub@gmail.com
February 22, 2014 - Saturday
District 7's Participatory Budget Community
When: February 22, 2014 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: West Portal Clubhouse, 131 Lenox Way, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor Norman Yee for District 7's Participatory Budget Community Meeting. Come learn more about Participatory Budgeting and the grant application for projects.
Information: Matthias.Mormino@sfgov.org
Glen Canyon Park Playground Opening
When: February 22, 2014 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Glen Canyon Park Playground, San Francisco
What: Opening celebration of the newly renovated Glen Canyon Park Playground.
Ribbon cutting, refreshments, Arts & Crafts and a Climbing Wall.
Join Scott Wiener, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department GM Phil Ginsburg, the Glen Park Association and park advocates
Masonic Stage Fundraiser/2014 Haight-Ashbury Street Fair
When: February 22, 2014 - Saturday
8:00 p.m. - Doors
8:30 Show
Where: The Milk Bar, 1840 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Masonic Stage Fundraiser/2014 Haight-Ashbury Street Fair. All proceeds go to put on the annual community event.
$5. - $10. sliding scale @ the door
Entertainment:
Sea Dramas, Dangermaker, Sweetwater Black, Margaret the King.
Host and MC - Tyler A. Gordon
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