Monday, March 3, 2014

March Political Events - Amended


Amended calendar:

March 6 - Trevor McNeil Board of Education Fundraiser
March 10th - Close the Gap Panel on Women and Politics



March 3, 2014 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: March 3, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

SFMTA Transit Effectiveness Project -  Route 35, 48 
When:   March 3, 2014 - Monday 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:   LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco 
What:  Public outreach regarding  Route 35, 48
Information: Paul Rose paul.rose@sfmta.com

San Francisco Youth Commission 
When: March 3, 2014 - Monday
5:15 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Nicholas Persky, Michelle Kong, Joshua Cardenas, DeAsia Landrum, Angel Van Stark, Jina Bae, Anna Bernick, Sophie Edelhart, Monica Flores, Ramon Gomez, Michel Li, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Luisa Sicairos,  Denesia Webb, Eric Wu, Joyce Wu, Ariel Yu
Information: sfbos.org

Freedom Rider Diary  - Carol Ruth Silver

When: March 3, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Books Inc., Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, San Francisco
What:  Carol Ruth Silver (three term former San Francisco Supervisor) will discuss her new book "Freedom Rider Diary: Smuggled Notes from Parchman Prison" Carol Ruth Silver was arrested as a Freedom Rider in 1961 and spent the next 40 days in Mississippi jail cells.









Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Meeting
When: March 3, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Meeting:
San Francisco Fire Department.  Deputy Ray Guzman and Assistant Deputy Chief Michie Wong (the SF Fire Marshall) will discuss fire safety tips for the home and apartment.  
At the begging of the meeting Northern Police Station will discuss recent police activity in the area.
Information:  Bob Barnwell - 415-621-1505

March 4, 2014 - Tuesday

Rally for Free Muni for Seniors and Person with Disabilities
When: March 4, 2014 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco

Board of Supervisors
When: March 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

SFMTA - Board of Director and Parking Authority Commission
When: March 4, 2014 - Tuesday
2:00 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

Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women - Women's History Month Awards - "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment"
When: March 4, 2014 - Tuesday
3:30 p.m. - Amazing Women Awards from each Supervisorial District - Board of Supervisors Legislative Chambers
5:30 p.m.  The Mayor will honor The City's Woman of the Year at  the Awards Reception Mayor's Conference Room 201, City Hall, San Francisco
Honorees:
Megan Agee - Katy Tang - 
Lynne Benioff - Ed Lee -   
Tonya Chaffee - George Gascon
Kristie Fairchild - David Chiu
Kate Favetti - Norman Yee
Rev. Glenda Hope - John Avalos 
Gum Gum Lee - Jane Kim
Olga Miranda - Malia Cohen
Sandy Mori - London Breed
Laura Thomas - Scott Wiener
Robyn Thomas - Mark Farrell
Sheila Tully - Eric Mar
Adrienne Verrilli - David Campos
RSVP:  friendscosw.org/events

Entertainment Commission
When: March 4, 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


March 5, 2014 -  Wednesday

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

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: March 5, 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:  March 5, 2014 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: March 5, 2014 - Wednesday
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, Angela Calvillo
Information: sfbos.org

Police Commission
When: March 5, 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


SFMTA Transit Effectiveness Project -  Routes 3, 28, 28L, 43
When:   March 5, 2014 - Wednesday 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:   Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  Public outreach regarding Routes  3, 28, 28L, 43
Information: Paul Rose paul.rose@sfmta.com

FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco - Monthly Meeting
When: March 5, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
Information: jonathan@lyens.com

Community Discussion on Land Use Opportunities in the Sunset District
When: March 5, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center, 2201 Lawton Street, San Francisco
What: Learn about underutilized sites in District 4 and give your feedback on long-term planning strategies for the Sunset District.
Source: Supervisor Katy Tang
Information: sfbos.org/tang

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Debate between Supervisor David Campos and Supervisor David Chiu - candidates for Assembly District 17
When: March 5, 2014 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Debate between David Campos and David Chiufor Assembly District 17.  Moderator will be PHDC board member J.R. Eppler.
Members will vote for both the Assembly race and the Voter Approval for Waterfront Development Height increases.
Information: phdemclub.org

March 6, 2014 - Thursday

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: March 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:  March 6, 2014 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Cindy Wu, Rodney Fong, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information; sf-planning.org

Rules Committee
When:  March 6, 2014 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information; sfbos.org

March 6th Student Debt National Day of Action
When: March 6, 2014 - Thursday
4:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Polk Street Steps, San Francisco
What: March 6th Student Debt National Day of Action.
Stand with students to demand John Stumpt:
Modify Wells Fargo Loans to reduce student and household debt.
Support #2 billion each year for our CA schools be getting Chevron to withdraw opposition to the Oil Extraction Tax
Participating organizations: Jobs with Justice, San Francisco ACCE, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerments, Student Labor Action Project, CCSF Student Labor Action Project-SLAP

Fiona Ma - Celebrate birthday!
When:  March 6, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - General Reception and Live Entertainment
Where: Mighty Nightclub, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco
What: Come celebrate another fun birthday with Fiona Ma, Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Emeritus, candidate for State Board of Equalization.
Platinum Grand Sponsors: AFSCME California People, CA Certified Acupuncturits, San Francisco Association of Realtors, Ted Fang, Alexis Wong, CA State Council of Laborers, CA Professional Firefighters, Visa USA Inc., Sia and Sami Tahbazof, Heddie  Chu, Asian Americans for Good Government, No. CA Carpenters Regional Council, Prof Engineers in CA Gov (PECG), CA API Commissioner  Steven Ma, SF Firefighters Local 798
VIP GuestsJohn Burton, Ed Lee, David Chiu, Wayne Lee, Erik Howell, Betty Yee, Phil Ting, Malia Cohen, Anthony Farrington, Mark Leno, Rich Gordon, DJ Canepa, Evan Low, Jerry Hill, Susan Bonilla, Ryan Coonerty, Joey Luiz
Co-Hosts: Jay Bharwad, Monica Chung, David Heller, Genevieve Jopanda, John Maa, David Bowlby, Ken Cleaveland, Henry Karnilowicz, Henry Kim, Emma Mayerson, Shon Buford, Patty Dowling, Hala Hijazi, Amy Lee, Russ Naylor, Jay Cheng, Frank Fung, Dr. Sam Huang, Pius Lee, Janan New, Henry Chu, kkYihou Han, Mary Jung, Michael Ma, Larry Wong
Entertainment: Americano folk singer/songwriter Colin Gilmore and Electronic Violinist David Kim
Tickets: $100. $500., $1,000., $2,500
RSVP Clem Clarke Clem@FionaMa.com

Trevor McNeil - Fundraising kick-off for Trevor McNeil - Board of Education
When: March 6, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Connecticut Yankee, 100 Connecticut Street, San Francisco
What:  Come celebrate, toast and encourage Trevor's run for the San Francisco School Board
Information:  democracy.com/treormcneil/bio.aspx

SFMTA Transit Effectiveness Project -  Routes - City Wide Routes
When:   March 6, 2014 - Thursday 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:   SFMTA Atrium, 2nd Floor, One South Van Ness Avenue
What:  Public outreach regarding  Citywide meeting all routes
Information: Paul Rose paul.rose@sfmta.com

Living History Panel - Trans in the Tenderloin since  the 1960's: A Roundtable
When: March 6, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  The GLBT Historical Society, 4127 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Roundtable - Transgender Tenderloin .  Moderated by GLBT History Museum curator Don Romesburg.  Roundtable will feature Tamara Ching, Felicia Elizondo, Ronnie Lynn, Veronika Fimbres.
Admission: $5. general 
Information: glbthistory.org

March 7 - 9 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday

California Democratic Party State Convention
When: March 7, 8, 9 2014
           Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention Center  cademconvention.org
What:  California Democratic Party State Convention.  "Renewing California by Advancing Our Values". 
Information:   cademconvetion.org

March 8, 2014 - Saturday


SFMTA Transit Effectiveness Project -  Citywide Routes
When:   March 8, 2014 - Saturday 
10:00 a.m. to Noon 
Where:   SMTA Atrium, 2nd Floor, One South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Public outreach regarding  Citywide Routes 
Information: Paul Rose paul.rose@sfmta.com

March 9, 2014 - Sunday

Daylight Savings Time

Sunday Streets - Embarcadero
When: March 9, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Embarcadero, San Francisco  SundayStreetsSF.com
WhatFirst Sundays Streets of 2014. - Embarcadero Fisherman's Wharf to Mission Bay.  

The Irish Literary and Historical Society Saint Patrick's Banquet
When: March 9, 2014 - Sunday
6:00 p.m. - Cocktails
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Where: Saint Patrick's Ballroom, United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
WhatIrish Literary and Historical  Society Saint Patrick's Banquet.  Award-winning Poet Louis De Paor as guest speaker.  He is the Director of the Centre for Itrish Studies at the National University of Ireland, Galway.  Louis de Paor has been involved with the contemporary renaissance of Irish poetry since 1980.
Entertainment: Black Brothers Band.
Four-course dinner including wine $60.
Deadline: March lst.  No tickets will be sold at the door.
Contact: Eileen 415-681-2078

March 10, 2014 - Monday

Close the Gap Ca. - Stop the Slide Tour 
When: March 10, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bar Association of SF Conference Center, 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco
What:  Panel discussion on how to stop the slide in the number of women serving in the CA legislature and in politics:
Carmen Chu -  San Francisco Assessor-Recorder
Sophie Maxwell - former San Francisco Supervisor
Rebecca Sive - author "Every Day is Election Day"
Moderator: Pat Gillette, co-chair, Bar Association of San Francisco's No Glass Ceiling Initiative.
Partners: Alice B. Toklas LGBT Club, The Bar Association of San Francisco's No Glass Ceiling Initiative , Democratic Women in Action, Emerge CA., Filipina Women's Network, Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club.
Close the gap Ca is a Palo Alto-based statewide campaign to find talented progressive women to run or open seats in the California legislature in 2014 and 2016.  With focus and a targeted strategy, we can "close the gap" and not just the gender gap.  When we elect progressive women, we take steps to close the school funding gap, the access gap to affordable health and reproductive care, and the growing gap between the wealthy and those in poverty.  Information: closethegapca.org
Information: stoptheslideSF.eventbrite.com

March 11, 2014 - Tuesday

SPUR - Muni's Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP)
When: March 11, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Muni Transit Effectiveness Project.  Come hear an update on how the plan is being implemented:
Julie Kirschbaum - SMTA
Sean Kennedy  - SMTA
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org

SPUR - MFAC Good Government Awards
When: March 11, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, North Light Court, San Francisco
What: MFAC Good Government awards are sponsored by the Municipal Fiscal Advisory Committee (MFAC), a project of SPUR.  Awards   recognize  outstanding performances by managers working for the City and County of San Francisco:
 Douglas Legg  - Finance and Budget Manager, Operations & Capital Programs
Zoon Nguyan - Deputy Director, Recorder & Personal Property Division, Office of the Assessor-Recorder
Lisa Wayne - Director, Natural Areas Program, Recreation and Park Department
Legal Education Advocacy Program (LEAP) Team: Office of the Public Defender,: Marc Babus, Lauren Brady Blalock, Patricia Lee, Marynella Woods
Rim Fire Emergency Response Team - SF Public Utilities Commission: Mary Ellen Carroll, Daniel Lehr, Thomas Siragusa, Cheryl Taylor
$150., $75. City Employees
Information: spur.org

Alliance for a Better District 6 Special Community Meeting
When: March 11, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence,  230 Eddy Street, Multi-Purpose Room, San Francisco
What: Alliance for a Better District 6 Community Meeting
Presentations:
Former Mayor Art Agnos, San Francisco Waterfront Alliance
Elvin Padilla, 950 Market Street update
Mark Rennie, PianoFight, 144 Taylor - new business
Host: Alliance for a Better District 6:
President - Dean Clark
Administrative Oficer - Dennis Isner
Treasurer - Susan Bryan
Business Concerns Chair - Dean Clark
Safety/Planning Chair - Marvis Phillips
Executive Director/Housing Chair - Michael Nulty
Information: abd6.com

March 12, 2014 - Wednesday

Bird & Beckett Books and Records - San Francisco Neighborhoods on the Brink! A panel discussion on Displacement, Gentrification, Rising Rents and the Loss of Affordable Housing
When: March 12, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Bird & Beckett Books and Records, 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Neighborhoods on the Brink!
Panel:
Alejandro Murguia - SF Poet Laureate - leaders panel discussion with:
Supervisor John Avalos - District 11
Gen Fujioka - Public Policy Director, Chinatown Community Development Center
Sarah Brant - SFUSD teacher and Ellis Act target
Information: birdbeckett.com

Ocean Avenue Corridor Design Project
When: March 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Lick-Wilmerding High School, Room C, 755 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Ocean Avenue Corridor Design Project.  Workshop - will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity for the public  to provide feedback on priorities for short-term and long-term improvements.
Information: Lily Langlois lily.langlois@sfgov.org

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - David Campos and David Chiu Debate
When: March 12, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, Rainbow Room,1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club host a public policy debate featuring Supervisors David Campos and David Chiu in their bids for the Assembly District 17 seat.
Debate will be moderated by Melissa Griffin Caen.
Co-hosted with the Harvard Club.
Free, open to the public.
Information: events@alicebtoklas.org

Lower Polk Neighbors - Safety and Security Forum
When: March 12, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, Bush and Polk, San Francisco
What: Lower Polk Neighbors (LPN) - Safety and Security Forum.  Presentations by SF SAFE, San Francisco Police Department and the SF homeless Outreach Team
Information: lowerpolkneighbors.org

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: March 12, 2014 - (note different date from normal third Wednesday of the month)
7:00 p.m.
Where:  455 Golden  Gate Avenue, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting includes endorsements and possible action for candidates and ballot measures for June 3rd election:
Judge of the Superior Court, Office Number 20
Prop. A - Earthquake Retrofit Bond
Prop. B - Voter Approval for Waterfront Height Increases
DCCC:  Mary Jung, Kat Anderson, John Avalos, David Campos, David Chiu, Malia Cohen, Petra DeJesus, Matt Dorsey, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio,  Tom Hsieh, Leslie Katz, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal, Arlo Hale Smith, Scott Wiener.  Ex-officio members:  Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Leland Yee,  Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org

March 13, 2014 - Thursday

Commonwealth Club - Mayor Ed Lee
When:  March 13, 2014 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Club office, 595 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee - What's Next for San Francisco.  $20. non-members, $12. members.
Information:   commonwealthclub.org

March 14, 2014 - Friday

Irish American Democratic Club - Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
When: March 14, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, St. Francisco Room, San Francisco
What:  Irish American Democratic Club Annual St.  Patrick's Day Celebration.
hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar.
$20. suggested donation
Information: Patti Moran 415-861-2378

March 15, 2014 - Saturday

163rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: March 15, 2014 - Saturday
11:30 a.m.  
Where:  2nd Street and Market Street, ends Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco.
What:  163rd Annual St Patrick's Day Parade. 
Information:    uissf.org

March 17, 2014 - Monday

St. Patrick's Day



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