April 28, 2014 - Monday
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: April 28, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisvo
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org
Ethics Commission
When: April 28, 2014 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information: sfethics.org
San Francisco Young Professionals - Sandra Fluke Fundraiser
When: April 28, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 555 Mission Street, Suite 2400, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Professionals - Sandra Fluke Fundraiser
Meet State Senator Candidat Sandra Fluke
Hosted by Tamera Lee Stover, Kelly Powers, Audrey Battista, Emily Arnold-Fernandez, Sean Hassan, Jessica Pfisterer, Saba Deyim, Shahab Riazi
$75., $250., $500
Contribute on line: goo.gl/BT3mjh
RSVP Samantha Pedrosa - samantha@standwithsandra.org
April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
Ellis Act Hearing - Judiciary Committee, Sacramento
When: April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: The Capitol Building, Sacramento
What: Ellis Act Reform is NOW. Ellis Act reform authored by Sen. Mark Leno, has to make out of of this committee before it can go for a vote in the Senate. Help fill the hearing room and demonstrate our strength in numbers.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: April 29, 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 Public Utilities Commission - Citizens' Advisory Committee
When: April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Water Power Sewer 525 Golden Gate Avenue, 34d Floor Tuolumne Conference Room, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting
Discussion on CleanPowerSF resolution.
Committee: Suki Kott, David Pilpel, Ted Loewenberg, Mark Connors, Walt Farrell, Javiere PruittHill, Art Taylor, Marjorie Goodwin, Jennifer Clary, Avni Jamdar, Nicole Sandkulla, Tamar Barley, Eli Saddler, Tracy Zhu
Information: sfwater.org
San Francisco is Ready for Hillary
When: April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Redford, 673 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco is Ready for Hillary. Let's let Hillary know that San Francisco is ready for her to run for president in 2016! Ready for Hilary is a national grassroots movement encouraging Hillary Clinton to run for President in 2016.
Hillary will not be attending.
Event Chairs: Jennifer Longley, Danielle Mulein, Adrian Robinson and Mark Torres
Hosts: Amy Bacharach, Alec Bash, Sharry Bash, Robert Camacho, Naeemah Charles, Kath Delaney, Susan Flakus, Laura Hahn, Matt Haney, Mke Kim, Kate Maeder, Anita Motwani, Keesa Ocampo, Jerome C. Pandell, Leah Pimentel
Tickets: $20.16
Purchase: readyforhillary.com/events/SanFrancisco-Apr29
Information: Neisha@ReadyforHilary.com
San Francisco Beautiful - SFM Legislation Scott Wiener
When: April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Beautiful - An evening with Supervisors Scott Wiener to review the new legislation on the proposed legislation to make AT&T utility boxes look better - which works to address common concerns: Undergrounding, location selection, graffiti, greening, art. Draft language point-by- point and discuss recommendations and impacts.
RSVP required - eventbrite.com
Information: sfbeautiful.org
Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Community Meeting
When: April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kelly Cullen Community Center, 220 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Citizen's Committee on Community Development hosting community meetings to discuss the grants that fund Housing, Workforce Development, Economic Development, Public Services and Capital Programs in San Francisco
Information: 415-701-5500
African American History Project Open House #2
When: April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ingleside Presbyterian, 1345 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What: African American History Project is a public outreach effort to document the history of African Americans in San Francisco through story-telling, oral histories and personal photographs. Information gathered from the History Project will be included in the African American Historic Context Statement, a document to organize, examine and interpret history. Join the San Francisco Planning Department and Al Williams, President of the African American Historical and Cultural Society, be a part of recognizing, celebrating and protecting African American contributions in San Francisco
Information: Gina Simi gina.simi@sfgov.org
April 30, 2014 - Wednesday
San Francisco Labor Council - Fighting for Healthcare Justice in the Age of Obamacare - Labor Breakfast
When: April 30, 2014 - Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: ILWU Local 34, 4 Berry Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council - Fighting for Healthcare Justice in the Age of Obamacare. Labor Breakfast. Featuring:
Mark Dudzik, Labor Campaign for Single Payer
Mike Casey - President, Unite HERE Local 2
Michael Lighty, Public Policy Director, California Nurses Association
Dan Prince, President, Ironworkers Local 377
RSVP by April 28 - emily@sflaborcouncil.org
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 30, 2014 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
10:05 a.m. Special Meeting
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: April 30, 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 City and County of San Francisco
When: April 30, 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
Evening with David Campos
When: April 30, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 279 Beverly Street, San Francisco
What: Evening with David Campos
Hosted by Progressive Women Rising members: Alicia M. Gamez, Eliana Lopez, Laurel Muniz, Nicky Trasvina
Suggested donation: $50.
RSVP Nicky Trasvina nrtrasvina@gmail.com
Children's First
When: April 30, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Far East Cafe, 631 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Our Children Our City. Fundraising event to support a Children and Education Ballot
Co-hosted by Ed Lee, Richard Carranza, Willie Brown, norman Yee, Sandra Fewer, David Chiu, John Avalos, Matt Haney, London Breed, Kim Shree Maufas, David Campos, Hydra Mendoza, Malia Cohen, Emily Murase, Mark Farrell, Rachel Norton Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener.
Individual Donation: $100.
RSVP: ococfund#gmail.com
Assembly Candidate Debate with David Chiu and David Campos
When: April 30, 2014 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Park Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Assembly Candidate Debate with David Chiu and David Campos
Co-sponsors include District 5 Democratic Club, D5 Action, Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council, Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, Cathedral Hill Neighbors, and PRO-SF
Information: d5dems.org
May 1, 2014 - Thursday
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: May 1, 2014 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
Laborers' Local 261 San Francisco - May Day
When: May 1, 2014 - Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place, San Francisco
What: Laborers' Local 261 May 1, 2014 - Join Working Families, Labor, Community and business Partners at San Francisco City Hall with San Francisco Supervisor Mark Farrell and Guests.
Planning Commission
When: May 1, 2014 - Thursday
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: May 1, 2014 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
Housing Rights for Campos!
When: May 1, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 1002 1/2 Dolores Street, San Francisco
What: Housing Rights Activists for Campos. Join Sara Shortt, Tommi Avicola Mecca, Carmen Simon, Lee Hepner and David Waggoner for an evening to support David Campos for Assembly. Evening to support David Campos for Assembly. Come hear David's ideas for making San Francisco affordable again for everyone. All are welcome. Light food and drinks will be provided.
Vietnamese Youth Development Center Gala: Celebrating 37 Years of Youth Empowerment
When: May 1, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Four Seas Restaurant, 731 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Vietnamese Youth Development Center is a multi-service agency offering services in employment and leadership training, education and advocacy as well as individual and family counseling for immigrant and low-income youth and their families.
No-host bar, Silent auction, Dinner, Program
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/2014-vydc-gala-celebrating-37-years-of-youth-empowerment-tickets-11013502683
Information: vydc.org
May 2, 2014 - Friday
Breakfast with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
When: May 2, 2014 - Friday
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Civic Center Hotel, 50 8th Street, San Francisco
What: Breakfast with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. Join Shelley Bradford Bell, Fred Naranjo, Alicia Becerril, Tom Peterson, Victoria Sanchez De Alba, Robert G. Retana, Elena Anaya, James Salinas, Sr..
Suggested Contribution $250./500/1,000., $2,500, Other
Checks made payable to Committee to Re-Elect Loretta Sanchez, P. O. Box 6037, Santa Ana, Ca. 92706
RSVP Shelley Bradford Bell Shelley@shelleybradfordBell.com
Laborers' Community Training Foundation - Fifth Annual Workforce Celebration
When: May 2, 2014 - Friday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LIUNA, Local 261 Hall, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Fifth Annual Workforce Celebration in support of The Laborers' Community Training Foundation.
Special Guests: Kat Anderson, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Mary Jung, Meagan Levitan, Trevor McNeil, Leah Pimentel, Mathew Rothschild, Arlo Hales Smith, Phil Ting, Scott Wiener
2014 Honorees:
Bob Arns - Arns Law Firm - Awarded by Laborers' Local 261 San Francisco
Chris Iglesias - United Council - Awarded by Laborers' Local 304, Oakland
Sheilah Goulart - Youthbuild San Joaquin - LCTF Outstanding PAP Partner Award
Presenter: Supervisor David Chiu
RSVP by April 25th : Stefanie Roumeliotes stefanie@sgrconsults.com
May 3, 2014 - Saturday
Yes on B Campaign Kickoff!
When: May 3, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: 15 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Yes on B Campaign Kickoff. Join your friends and allies of No Wall on the Waterfront for the kickoff for the Yes on B Campaign. Give voters the power to protect our special waterfront for all to enjoy.
Information: nowallonthewaterfront.com
San Francisco School Board Candidate Forum
When: May 3, 2014 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco School Board Candidate Forum. Join Black Young Democrats of San Francisco (BYDSF), USF College Democrats, College Democrats at SFSU and meet San Francisco School Board Candidates. You will get the chance to hear from them and ask them questions.
Candidates Attending:
Shamann Walton
Stevon Cook
Trevor McNeil
Mark Murphy
Emily Murase
Light refreshments will be served.
Information: demsatsfsu@gmail.com
May 4, 2014 - Sunday
Sunday Streets - Bayview and Dogpatch
When: May 4, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Information: sundaystreetssf.com
Sunday Brunch - David Campos
When: May 4, 2014 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland, San Francisco
What: Assemblyman Tom Ammiano and Supervisor John Avalos invite you and your friends to Sunday Brunch to talk with David Campos - candidate for Assembly in the 17th.
Patrons: Dennis Antenore, Suzanne Bushnell, Bernie Choden, Robert Dockendorff, Richard Grosboll, Lorraine Honig, Brenda Jeffers, Rafael Mandelman, Fariba Rezvani and Veronica Sanchez
Sponsors: Robin Brasso, Pamela Brennan, Harry Britt, Eddie Chin, Ann T. Clark, Richard Dana, Judith Flynn, Dale Gieringer, Carol Glanville, Roma Guy, Lester Hribar, Agar Jaicks, Max Kirkeberg, Patrick Monk/Lisa Brinker, Nancy Larson, Jerome Levine, M. J. Robinson, Norman Schlossberg, Kay Taneyhill/George Matiasz, Camilla Schneider
Donation: $35. $5., $50. $65. $75. $85.
Information: Jane 415-564-1482
May 6, 2014 - Tuesday
Ellis Act Hearing - Senate Judiciary Committee, Sacramento
When: May 6, 2014 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: The Capitol Building, John L. Burton Hearing Room 4203, 4th Floor, Sacramento, Ca.
What: Ellis Act Hearing - Senate Judiciary Committee. Time for Ellis Act reform is NOW.
Elllis Act reform, authored by State Senator Mark Leno needs to make it out of this committee before it can go for a vote in the Senate. Join others in filling the hearing room and demonstrating our strength in numbers.
Information: tenants together.org
Housing Our City
When: May 6, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Housing Our City: Co-presented: Housing Our City with SPUR, Pecha Kucha San Francisco San Francisco AIA, San Francisco Housing Action Coalition.
How will we house all the people who want to live in San Francisco. What strategies have worked in other cities? Presenters:
David Baker - David Baker Architects
Lou Vasquez - Build Inc,
Tomiquia Moss - HopeSF Initiative
Brandon Banaugh - BAR Architects
Fernado Marti - CCHO
Jessy Schingler - Open Door
Wendy MacNaughton - Author and Illustrator: " Meanwhile in San Francisco: The City in Its Own Words"
Chris Colin - Author: "What To Talk About"
Ellen Burke - Grow City Studio
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Housing crisis
When: May 6, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What: Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Thought provoking discussion regarding the Housing Crisis:
Tim Colen - Executive Director - SF Housing Action Coalition
Sara Shortt - Executive Director, SF Housing Rights Committee
Calvin Welch - founder, Council of Community Housing Organizations
Brad Paul - Deputy Executive Director, Association of Bay Area Governments will moderate.
Program co-sponsored by San Francisco for Democracy
Endorsed campaigns of Derek Cressman for Secretary of State, Betty Yee for Controller and Yes on B (Voter Approval for Waterfront Development Height Increases) have been invited to speak briefly.
Information: phdemclub.org
May 7, 2014 - Wednesday
Alex Padilla - Secretary of State
When: May 7, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Don Ramon's, 225 11th Street, San Francisco
What: Support Alex Padilla for Secretary of State.
Join Fiona Ma, Mark Leno, Dennis Herrera, George Gascon, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Leslie Katz to welcome Alex Padilla to San Francisco and support his campaign.
RSVP: Maggie Rothschild rsvp@sgrconsultants.com
FDR Democrats - Membership Meeting
When: May 7, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: FDR Democrats membership meeting:
Speaker: Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi - will update people on the programs and activities of his office - including work with inmates with mental health diagnoses.
Hear about upcoming hearing at the Board of Supervisors regarding the City's hiring of people with disabilities that was called by Supervisor Eric Mar at FDR Dems request.
Information: fdrdemclub.com
May 8, 2014 - Thursday
David Campos - Birthday Party/Fundraiser
When: May 8, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Birthday Party/Fundraiser for David Campos - Candidate for 17th State Assembly.
Hosted by Laura Guzman, Laura Thomas and Gabriel Haaland.
Donate: davidcampossf.com/assembly
May 10, 2014 - Saturday
SPUR - Public Update and Open House on Ocean Beach Master Plan Implementation Projects
When: May 10, 2014 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: The Ocean Beach Master Plan, a vision for San Francisco's western coast, recommends ways to improve coastal access, restore ecological function and protect critical infrastructure in the face of chronic erasing and sea level rise. Join SPUR and project partners for an update.
Information: spur.org
Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women - Tea & Conversation
When: May 10, 2014 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Crown Room, Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women - Tea & Conversation with San Francisco First Lady Anita Lee and Noosheen Hashemi - President and co-Founder, The Hand Foundation with Mothers & Daughters Together "Celebrating Girls Who One Day Will Influence the World" Informal conversation with girls 9-12. Sharing their dreams, developing there own sense of self.
RSVP Tickets: $88-$178. Limited seating FriendsCOSW.org/events
Information: women@friendscosw.org
May 11, 2014 - Sunday
Mothers' Day
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April 21, 2014 - Monday
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: April 21, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Evolve
When: April 21, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club hosts Evolve. Evolve is a community organization based in San Francisco working to reform Prop 13 to restore fair funding to education and public services. San Francisco School Board has also been invited to participate for a specific focus on the critical need to reform Prop 13 and what it would mean for San Francisco Schools, students and their families.
Special Note: Will be reconsidering the race for Secretary of State.
Information: wallenbergdems.com
April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
San Francisco Connected, Community Living Campaign - Swap Meet #2
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
9:30 a.. to Noon
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Got Skills? Need skills? Want to Barter? Join the Second SF Connected Swap Meet. While we may not have much money we have the time and talent to help bridge the digital divide if we share what we have:
Share your time and talent to help more San Franciscans Get Connected.
Resource tables about affordable computers, internet access, volunteer opportunities
Hands-on training on computers, Skype, email and accessible technology
Map of FREE SF Connected computer labs in your neighborhood.
Presentation by those ready and able to provide training and support.
Opportunities to share your ideas about how to bridge the digital divide.
A giant wall to Swap offers and requests for computer assistance
Refreshments provided.
Raffle with great prizes.
Call Community Living Campaign at 415-821-1003 or register online: bit.ly/TechSwapMeet2
ASL will be provided. For other translations and accommodations, please call 72 hours in advance.
Co-Sponsored by the Community Living Campaign and SF Connected. As part of the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services' SF Connected Program, the Community Living Campaign, Community Technology Network, Self-Help for the Elderly, Conard House, and Reliatech offer free computer training, specialty classes, and technical support throughout the city. For more information and a calendar of classes to to sfconnected.org or call 415-395-3555.
Community Update on Sutter-CPMC - Promises for Healthcare, Jobs & More
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Kelly Cullen Community, 220 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join San Franciscans for Healthcare, Housing, Jobs & Justice to learn updates on the community benefits won for the Tenderloin and SF communities, as well as construction updates and what is next to ensure CPMC follow through on their commitments.
Lunch will be provided
RSVP Pilar Schiavo - pschiavo@calnurses.org
SPUR - SFMTA Urban Planning Initiatives
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: SPUR - SFMTA Urban Planning Initiatives - Make land use development a partner to urban transportation. Meet the project team:
SFMTA: Peter Albert, Carli Paine, Erin Miller, Frank Markowitz
Information: spur.org
Board of Supervisors
When: April 22, 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
Vote for Vicki Mar-Lane!
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Be at Board of Supervisor's meeting to watch historic vote. Agenda Item 3 "Vicki Mar Lane" 100 Block of Turk Street. Adding the commemorative street name "Vicki Mar Lane" to the 100 Block of Turk Street in recognition of transgender performer and activist Vicki Marlane and her lasting legacy in the Tenderloin and throughout San Francisco. sponsored by Kim, Campos, Wiener
San Francisco Port Commission
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
3:15
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
Rally to Keep Teachers and Paras at Home in San Francisco Where We Belong!
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: SFUSD, 555 Franklin Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join United Educators of San Francisco at San Francisco Board of Education meeting to support our demands.
Information: uesf.org
Vicki Marlane Trans-Historic Party
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Aunt Charlies Lounge, 133 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Party at Aunt Charlies Lounge after vote of the Vicki Mar-Lane Memorial Campaign Resolution to add Vicki Mar-lane to the 100 Block of Turk Street.
San Francisco School Board
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, 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
San Francisco for Democracy - NSA Spying Panel/Adventures with ALEC
When: April 22, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: American citizens and foreigners alike are outraged at the extent of the NSA spying campaign revealed by Edward Snowden and others. Come out and hear about it from civil rights, government, and business points of view.
Speakers: Confirmed-
Chris Conley - ACLU
Rainey Reitman of Electronic Freedom Foundation
Invited - a representative from Senator Feinstein's office and a speaker from Yahoo.com
American Legislative Exchange Council - hear what they have accomplished so far and their plans for the future - Speaker: Sarah Swanbeck of Common Cause
Information: meetup.com/dfa-123/events/176273922/
April 23, 2014 - Wednesday
San Francisco Public Defender's Justice Summit
When: April 23, 2014 - Wednesday
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:30 Introductory remarks
9:45 - Keynote Speaker: Gloria Killian, Executive Director of the Action Committee for Women in Prison
10:15 a.m. - Panel 1 - Beyond Woody Allen: Can We Trust Our Memories?
Panelists:
Jim Hammer, attorney, legal analyst, former San Francisco prosecutor
Joey Piscitelli, North California Director for Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
Dr. Melina Uncapher, neuroscientist and memory expert, MacArthur Scholar, Stanford University
11:15 a.m. - Panel II - Children of Incarcerated Parents
Moderator: Nicole Harris, reentry social worker, Children of Incarcerated Parents Program
Neil Bernstein, author, Alone in the World, Children of the Incarcerated
Kathy Boudin, director, Criminal Justice Initiative: Supporting Children, Families and Communities, Columbia University School of Social Work
Chesa Boudin - author, attorney and children of incarcerated parents
Ameerah Tubby youth advocate, Project WHAT!
Daisy Wagaman (Bram), family advocate
12:30 - Lunch provided
1:30 p.m. Panel III: The Death of the Jury Trial
Moderator: Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender
Panelists: George Fisher, professor of law and faculty co-director, Criminal Prosecution Clinic, Stanford University
Quentin Kopp, retired judge, former San Francisco supervisors and California State Senator
Brendon Woods, Alameda County Public Defender
Where: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, Lower Level, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Public Defender's Justice Summit 2014
Panels:
Beyond Woody Allen: Can We Trust Our Memories?
Children of Incarcerated Parents
Death of the Jury Trial
Schedule: See above
Information: sfpublicdefender.org
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 23, 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: April 23, 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
17th Assembly District: A Conversation with David Campos and David Chiu
When: April 23, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. - Mingle
6:00 p.m - Program
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Join SFWPC, Women Get It Done, Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific Action Fund for a conversation withDavid Campos and David Chiu, candidates for 17th Assembly District
San Francisco Police Commission
When: April 23, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: (note vendue) Southern District, The Old Mint, 88 5th Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Angela Chan, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
Community Outreach meeting for 490 South Van Ness Avenue
When: April 23, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Community Room of the Mission SFPD Station, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Community Outreach Meeting hosted by Mission Merchants Association to hear presentation by Maurice Casey, Mike Joyce and Peter Naughton regarding proposed seven-story, 72 residential units and 1 commercial union mixed-use building Crossroads of 16th Street and South Van Ness Avenue.
Information: missionmerchants.com
April 24, 2014 - Thursday
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: April 24, 2014 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
City and School District Select Committee
When: April 24, 2014 - Thursday
3:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, John Avalos, Mark Farrell
Commissioners: Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Sandra Lee Fewer, Jill Wynns
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Labor Council - COPE Banquet
When: April 23, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - Cocktails
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Where: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council - COPE Banquet - benefiting Committee on Political Education Committee
Keynote Speaker: Tefere Gebre - Executive Vice President - AFL-CIO
Honorees:
American Federation of Teachers Local 2121
City Attorney Dennis Herrera
Tickets: $250.
Information: emily@sflaborcouncil.org
San Francisco African American History Project Open House
When: April 24, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Library, 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: The African American History Project is a public outreach effort to document the history of African Americans in San Francisco through story-telling, oral histories and personal photographs. Planning Department is hosting an open house to update community on the progress of the context statement and to hear more of the personal stories and experience about the history of African Americans in San Francisco.
Join the Planning Department and Al Williams, president of the African American Historical and Cultural Society - be part of recognizing, celebrating and protecting African American contribution in San Francisco.
Information: Gina Simi gina.simi@sfgov.org africanamericanhcs.sfplanning.org
District 3 Democratic Club - Waterfront Endorsement
When: April 24, 2014 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Waterfront Endorsement.
Supervisor Farrell is coming to give an update on his legislative agenda for 2014.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com
Tim Redmond on Economic Inequality in San Francisco
When: April 24, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Tim Redmond on Economic Inequality in San Francisco. San Francisco now ranks as the second most economically inequality city in the country. Tech Companies get tax incentives. Rents rocket. What next? Tim Redmond, editor of 48 Hills and past editor of the San Francisco Bay Guardian will discuss.
Richmond District Democratic Club - June Election Endorsement Meeting
When: April 24, 2014 - Thursday
6:30 p.m..
Where: Richmond District Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Richmond District Democratic Club - June Election Endorsement meeting.
Information: rddcsf.org
City Democratic Club - Supervisor Jane Kim, Endorsement meeting
When: April 24, 2014 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Chancellor Hotel, Clipper Room, 433 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: City Democratic Club
Supervisor Jane Kim - District 6 - presentation and Q&A
City Democratic Club - Endorsement - June primary
Vote on City Democratic Club 2014 Executive Board.
Membership $35.
Information: citydemocraticclub.blogspot.com
April 25, 2014 - Friday
Local Agency Formation Commission
When: April 25, 2014 - Friday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Commissioners: London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Hope Schmeltzer, Leah Pimentel
Information: sfbos.orhg
Entertainment Showcase and Social Mixer in Support of Malia Cohen's Re-Election Campaign for District 10 Supervisor
When: April 25, 2014 - Friday
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Drake Lounge, SOMA, 508 Fourth Street, San Francisco
What: Re-Election Launch Party for Supervisor Malia Cohen - District 10
Hosts: Steven Lee, Preston Turner, Richard Jue, LiJiang, Eric Chung, Darryl Honda, Shelly Bradford Bell, Tommie Moon, Fiona Ma, Paul Miyamoto, Henry Karnilowicz, Russ Gatewood, Wayne J. Lee, Henry Chu, Sulu Palega, Stan Teets, Terrance Alan
Entertainment by Preston of Pure Ecstasy.
Special honor presentation to David Chan, Interim Executive Director of Asian Pacific American Community Center (APACC)
RSVP Sierra Swan - sierra@50p1.com
Suggested Contribution: $50, $100 $250., $500
Online contribution: electmalia.org - click on contribute
48 Hills The Secrets of San Francisco - Tim Redmond
When: April 25, 2014 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Where: 745 Chestnut Avenue, #301, San Francisco
What: Benefit for Tim Redmond's San Francisco Progressive Media Center.
SF Progressive Media Center seeks to provide a digital daily alternative news outlet that will forces on investigative reporting, breaking news, arts and culture and provide a progressive, independent alternative to the existing local media.
Patrons: Tom Ammiano, Dick Grosboll, Eileen Hansen, Esther Marks, Monica Brennan, Larry Bush, Bernard Choden, Loretta Lynch, Stearns Consulting
Sponsors: Art Agnos and Sherry Agnos, Phil Ting, Rafael Mandelman, Jean Amos, Dennis Antenore, Lorraine Honig, Paul Melbostad, Angelo Quaranta
Friends: Mitch Altman, Ray Berard, Jan Blum, Harry Britt, John Davids, Eileen Ecklund, Jon Golinger, Robert Herman, Robert Holgate, Kayren Hudiburgh, Gerry Hurtado, Judy Irving, Josefa A. James, Terry Richard Koch, Lori Liederman, Joe Luttrell, Denise and Tom McCarthy, Mary Magee and Ed Kinchley, Evan Mogan, Jane Morrison, Jan and Howard Oringer, Aaron Peskin, Emily Roberson, Regina Sneed, Sheila Tully, Martin Vanderlaan, Mark Vermeulen
Hors d'Oeuvres, hosted Beverages
Donation: $35., $100. $250, $500., $1,000. - every contribution will be matched by a angel
Information: 415-677-9440 ext 130
Checks payable to: San Francisco Progressive Media Center, 745 Chestnut Street, #301, San Francisco
San Francisco for Cory - Happy Hour Fundraiser in support of Senator Booker
When: April 25, 2014 - Friday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Happy Hour in support of Cory Booker's 2014 Re-Election Effort.
Co-Hosts: Jill Habig and Addisu Demissie, Jane Kim, Keesa Ocampo, Jerome Pandell, Candice Petty, Robby Sumner, Victoria Weatherford and Jordan Gardner
General Admission $150., Young Profession $50. (limited availability.
RSVP: contribute.corybooker.com/page/contribute/sfyp
Anne anne@corybooker.com
April 26, 2014 - Saturday
Filipino American Democratic Club - Meet David Campos and David Chiu
When: April 26, 2014 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Pampanguena Cuisine, 4441 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Filipino American Democratic Club - Meet David Campos and David Chiu.
Candidates for Assembly 17th.
Authentic Filipno Breakfast.
Breakfast $10. - cash only.
Information: sf.fadc@gmail.com
7th Annual Dogfest 2014
When: April 26, 2014 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park, San Francisco
What: 7th Annual Dogfest 2014. Celebration of dogs and kids benefitting San Francisco public school McKinley Elementary.
Information: sfdogfest.org
Fundraiser for David Campos for State Assembly
When: April 26, 2014 - Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Casa Davila-Torres, 8 Colonial Way, #7, San Francisco
What: Brunch Fundraiser for David Campos for State Assembly District 17.
Co-Sponsors: Jose Torres, Brigitte Davila and Mario Salgado
David Campos will be present to speak moire about why he is running for Assembly and answer any questions.
Suggested donation: $50.
Information: celebrations.com/rsvp/8r6e25xd7s37tp3yb
Act Now! Our City! Our Homes!
When: April 16, 2014 - Saturday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition. Say Yes to fair rental. No more evictions and predatory speculation.
Information: sfadc.wordpress.com
Emily Murase for School Board Re-Election Campaign Kick-Off
When: April 26, 2014 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Rosa Parks Elementary School, Auditorium, 1501 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: Emily Murase 2014 Re-election campaign for San Francisco Board of Education.
Live music, kids activities, sushi, sweets.
RSVP emilymurase.com
Central City Democrats celebrates 8 years
When: April 26, 2014 - Saturday
3:00 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence, Multi-Purpose Room, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: 8th Anniversary and Celebration of Central City Democrats. Program includes candidates seeking office, board elections, June Ballot endorsements, and refreshments.
Diamond Heights Community Association
When: April 26, 2014 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Academy, 350 Amber Drive, San Francisco
What: Diamond Heights Community Association Meeting. Agenda includes:
Supervisor Scott Wiener - Neighborhood issues
Waterfront Height Limit Initiative:
Support - Former Mayor Art Agnos
Oppose - Tim Colen and Patrick Valentino
Candiates for State Assembly District 17 - David Campos, David Chiu, David Salaverry
SFPUC - Water and sewer Rate increases
Information: Betsy Eddy DHCASF@gmail.com
April 27, 2014 - Sunday
6th Annual Glen Park Festival
When: April 27, 2014 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Village - along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery, San Francisco
What: Glen Park Festival - live music, great food, raffle prizes
Information: glenparkfestival.com
April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
San Francisco is Ready for Hillary
When: April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Redford, 673 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco is Ready for Hillary. Let's let Hillary know that San Francisco is ready for her to run for president in 2016! Ready for Hilary is a national grassroots movement encouraging Hillary Clinton to run for President in 2016.
Hillary will not be attending.
Event Chairs: Jennifer Longley, Danielle Mulein, Adrian Robinson and Mark Torres
Hosts: Amy Bacharach, Alec Bash, Sharry Bash, Robert Camacho, Naeemah Charles, Kath Delaney, Susan Flakus, Laura Hahn, Matt Haney, Mke Kim, Kate Maeder, Anita Motwani, Keesa Ocampo, Jerome C. Pandell, Leah Pimentel
Tickets: $20.16
Purchase: readyforhillary.com/events/SanFrancisco-Apr29
Information: Neisha@ReadyforHilary.com
Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Community Meeting
When: April 29, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kelly Cullen Community Center, 220 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Citizen's Committee on Community Development hosting community meetings to discuss the grants that fund Housing, Workforce Development, Economic Development, Public Services and Capital Programs in San Francisco
Information: 415-701-5500
April 30, 2014 - Wednesday
Assembly Candidate Debate with David Chiu and David Campos
When: April 30, 2014 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Park Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Assembly Candidate Debate with David Chiu and David Campos
Co-sponsors include District 5 Democratic Club, D5 Action, Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council, Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, Cathedral Hill Neighbors, and PRO-SF
Information: d5dems.org
May 1, 2014 - Thursday
Laborers' Local 261 San Francisco - May Day
When: May 1, 2014 - Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place, San Francisco
What: Laborers' Local 261 May 1, 2014 - Join Working Families, Labor, Community and business Partners at San Francisco City Hall with San Francisco Supervisor Mark Farrell and Guests.
Housing Rights for Campos!
When: May 1, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 1002 1/2 Dolores Street, San Francisco
What: Housing Rights Activists for Campos. Join Sara Shortt, Tommi Avicola Mecca, Carmen Simon, Lee Hepner and David Waggoner for an evening to support David Campos for Assembly. Evening to support David Campos for Assembly. Come hear David's ideas for making San Francisco affordable again for everyone. All are welcome. Light food and drinks will be provided.
May 2, 2014 - Friday
Breakfast with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
When: May 2, 2014 - Friday
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Civic Center Hotel, 50 8th Street, San Francisco
What: Breakfast with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. Join Shelley Bradford Bell, Fred Naranjo, Alicia Becerril, Tom Peterson, Victoria Sanchez De Alba, Robert G. Retana, Elena Anaya, James Salinas, Sr..
Suggested Contribution $250./500/1,000., $2,500, Other
Checks made payable to Committee to Re-Elect Loretta Sanchez, P. O. Box 6037, Santa Ana, Ca. 92706
RSVP Shelley Bradford Bell Shelley@shelleybradfordBell.com
Laborers' Community Training Foundation - Fifth Annual Workforce Celebration
When: May 2, 2014 - Friday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LIUNA, Local 261 Hall, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Fifth Annual Workforce Celebration in support of The Laborers' Community Training Foundation.
Special Guests: Kat Anderson, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Mary Jung, Meagan Levitan, Trevor McNeil, Leah Pimentel, Mathew Rothschild, Arlo Hales Smith, Phil Ting, Scott Wiener
2014 Honorees:
Bob Arns - Arns Law Firm - Awarded by Laborers' Local 261 San Francisco
Chris Iglesias - United Council - Awarded by Laborers' Local 304, Oakland
Sheilah Goulart - Youthbuild San Joaquin - LCTF Outstanding PAP Partner Award
Presenter: Supervisor David Chiu
RSVP by April 25th : Stefanie Roumeliotes stefanie@sgrconsults.com
May 3, 2014 - Saturday
3rd Annual Howard Grayson LGBT Elder Life Conference
When: May 3, 2014 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: 3rd Annual Howard Grayson LGBT Elder Life Conference.
2014 will focus on transgender aging - but information will be for all members of our diverse LGBT community. Conference held to help educate elders on opportunities to prepare for challenges LGBT people meet as they age.
May 4, 2014 - Sunday
Sunday Streets - Bayview and Dogpatch
When: May 4, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Information: sundaystreetssf.com
Sunday Brunch - David Campos
When: May 4, 2014 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland, San Francisco
What: Assemblyman Tom Ammiano and Supervisor John Avalos invite you and your friends to Sunday Brunch to talk with David Campos - candidate for Assembly in the 17th.
Patrons: Dennis Antenore, Suzanne Bushnell, Bernie Choden, Robert Dockendorff, Richard Grosboll, Lorraine Honig, Brenda Jeffers, Rafael Mandelman, Fariba Rezvani and Veronica Sanchez
Sponsors: Robin Brasso, Pamela Brennan, Harry Britt, Eddie Chin, Ann T. Clark, Richard Dana, Judith Flynn, Dale Gieringer, Carol Glanville, Roma Guy, Lester Hribar, Agar Jaicks, Max Kirkeberg, Patrick Monk/Lisa Brinker, Nancy Larson, Jerome Levine, M. J. Robinson, Norman Schlossberg, Kay Taneyhill/George Matiasz, Camilla Schneider
Donation: $35. $5., $50. $65. $75. $85.
Information: Jane 415-564-1482
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