March 10, 2014 - Monday
D5 Action
When: March 10, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Park Library, 1833 Page/Cole, San Francisco
What: Agenda: Midtown Apts, Part 2, - hear about the future of this affordable housing development. Joan McNamara of Mayor's Office of Housing and Amy Bayley, Barbara Simmons and Michael Galco of Mercy Housing will be attending this meeting. Goal of D5 Action is to keep existing affordable housing in District 5.
Information: tesw@aol.com
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
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
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
Board of Supervisors
When: March 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
Port Commission
When: March 11, 2014 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Leslie Katz, Willie Adams, Kimberly Brandon, Mel Murphy, Doreen Woo Ho
Information: sf-port.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
Board of Education
When: March 11, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Board: Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnel
Information: sfusd.edu
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: March 11, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Harvey Millk LGBT Democratic Club PAC meeting. Includes a dialogue over the Soda Tax with Supervisor Eric Mar and Roscoe Mapps from the Coalition for an Affordable City. Brent Turner will give an update on the California Association of Voting Officials' open shore voting initiative.
Information: milkclub.org
Board of Education
When: March 11, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Board: Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnel
Information: sfusd.edu
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: March 11, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Harvey Millk LGBT Democratic Club PAC meeting. Includes a dialogue over the Soda Tax with Supervisor Eric Mar and Roscoe Mapps from the Coalition for an Affordable City. Brent Turner will give an update on the California Association of Voting Officials' open shore voting initiative.
Information: milkclub.org
March 12, 2014 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 12, 2014 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 12, 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
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 12, 2014 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 12, 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
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
Police Commission
When: March 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, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
Police Commission
When: March 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, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
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 featuringSupervisors 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
Source: handout at FDR meeting -
Source: handout at FDR meeting -
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
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: March 13, 2014 - Thursday
10:20 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: March 13, 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
Housing Authority
When: March 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
Rally for City College
When: March 13, 2014 - Thursday
4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Where:
4:15 at the Chinatown Campus, 808 Kearny, San Francisco
5:00 p.m. - Forum at Chinatown/North Beach Campus, Room 402
What: Rally and Public Forum about the Education Master Plan for City College.
Sponsoring Organizations: Chinese Progressive Association, AFT 2121
Information: Emily Lee - Chinese Progressive Association emily@cpasf.org
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: March 13, 2014 - Thursday
10:20 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: March 13, 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
Housing Authority
When: March 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
Rally for City College
When: March 13, 2014 - Thursday
4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Where:
4:15 at the Chinatown Campus, 808 Kearny, San Francisco
5:00 p.m. - Forum at Chinatown/North Beach Campus, Room 402
What: Rally and Public Forum about the Education Master Plan for City College.
Sponsoring Organizations: Chinese Progressive Association, AFT 2121
Information: Emily Lee - Chinese Progressive Association emily@cpasf.org
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
When: March 14, 2014 - Friday
9:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
SMTA Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
Restore the voices of City College
When: March 14, 2014 - Friday
12:30 p.m.
1:00 Hearing, Room 250, San Francisco
Where: City Hall, Polk Street Steps, San Francisco
What: Rally with CCSF supporters, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano and San Francisco supervisors. The Neighborhood and Safety Committee takes up David Campos' resolution calling on the state to restore the voice of CCSF by bringing back the CCSF Board of Trustees.
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: March 14, 2014 - Friday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
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
Glen Canyon Park Playground Opening
When: March 15, 2014 - Saturday
9:30 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 Climbing Wall. Scott Wiener, Phill Ginsburg and the Glen Park Association and park advocates will be at tenting.Information: karen.mauney-brodek@sfgov.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Endorsement Vote
When: March 15, 2014 - Saturday
9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
Information: milkclub.org
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
Senior & Disability Action - Healthcare Reform
When: March 17, 2014 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Senior & Disability Action will host a training event where you can learn about the Affordable Care Act, Medi-Cal expansion, in House Supportive Services and the Working Disabled Program.Speakers include:
Anna Rich - National Senior Citizens Law Center
Megan Elliott - San Francisco IHSS Program Director
Alana Therialt - Disability Benefits advocate.
RSVP james#sdaction.org
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association
When: March 17, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: St Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting. Mohammed Nuru, Executive Director of DPW will be the main speaker discussing new Neighborhood Cleanliness Enforcement program .SFPUC will be there to discuss the increase in water rates. There will also be updates on two significant neighborhood and near-neighborhood development projects.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
March 18, 2014 - Tuesday
San Francisco Gray Panthers
When: March 18, 2014 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, Fireside Room, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Gray Panthers, ACCE - Alliance of Californian's for Community Empowerment (successor to ACORN)
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
NOPNA - General Meeting
When: March 18, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bread & Butter Cafe, 1901 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion - Panhandle Park.
Information: wp.nopna.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership - Endorsement Meeting
When: March 18, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting.
Information: milkclub.org
March 19, 2014 - Wednesday
Tenderloin Future Collaborative Community
When: March 19, 2014 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m. to noon
Where: Tenderloin Police Station, 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Presentations on issues of interest to the neighborhood residents, nonprofits and business:
Agenda:
950 Market Street center update
EpicenterSF Calendar
Civic Center Community Benefit District current projects
Family Services Agency of San Francisco Turk Street projects
Information: 415-820-1412
Noe Valley Democratic Club - Affordable Housing Panel
When: March 19, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Noe Valley Democratic Club - Affordable Housing Panel:
Sarah Karlinsky - Panel Moderator - Deputy Director of SPUR
Douglas Shoemaker - President of Mercy Housing California
Teresa Yanga - Deputy Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing
Tim Colen - Executive Director of San Francisco Housing Action Committee
Fernando Marti - Co-Director of the Council of Community Housing Organizations (CCHO)
Sara Shortt - Executive Director of the San Francisco Rights Committee
Information: Molly Fleischman - molly@ffrsf.com
March 23, 2014 - Sunday
Public Memorial for Stuart Morrison Smith
When: March 23, 2014 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Julia Morgan Ballroom of the Merchant's Exchange Building, 465 California Street, San Francisco
What: Celebration of Stu's life.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=stuart-smith&pid=169688525
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=stuart-smith&pid=169688525
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