Yes on B!
May 26, 2014 - Monday
Memorial Day
When: May 26, 2014 - Monday
10:30 a.m. Grand March
11:00 a.m. - Program
Where: San Francisco National Cemetery (at the Presidio), San Francisco
What: Memorial Day Ceremony. Honor and Remember
Information: presidio.gov
LGBT and Allies - Meet and greet with David Chiu
When: May 26, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Wild Side West, 424 Cortland, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet with David Chiu- candidate for Assembly in the 17th. Not a fundraiser, no admission. Casual get-together. David will be there to talk about the campaign and answer questions.
Information: votedavidchiu.com
May 27, 2014 - Tuesday
SPUR - From Foreclosure to Fair Lending
When: May 27, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: From Foreclosure to Fair Lending. Join a discussion, difficulties accessing credit and limited housing opportunities have disproportionately affected low-income communities in the Bay Area. Discuss the wave of fair housing activism that has grown to address them:
Chester Hartman - Poverty and Race Research Action Council
John Powell - UC Berkeley Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society
Mike Miller - ORGANIZE Training Center
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
Port Commission
When: May 27, 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
Evening Reception for Congressman Mike Honda (Ca-17)
When: May 27, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. VIP Reception (Hosts, Co-Hosts and Benefactors)
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - General Reception
Where: Address Given Upon RSVP - Valet Parking - San Francisco
What: Evening reception honoring U.S. Congressman Mike Honda (CA-17).
Special Guest: Attorney General Kamala Harris
Co-Hosted by: Andy and Deborah Rappaport, David Duong, Florence Fang, Shelly Kapoor Collins, Michelle Kraus, Fiona Ma, Dale Minami, Don Morris, Steve Phillips and Susan Sandler, Dorothy Polash and Steve Silberstein
$250. Supporter, $500., $1,000., $1,600., $2,600.
RSVP: rsvp@mikehonda.com
Contribute: bit.ly/052714Rappaport
(cancelled)San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters - Crawl Through North Beach with the League
(cancelled) When: May 27, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Comstock Saloon, 155 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Crawl Through North Beach with the League. June election is just around the corner. Come get a copy of the League of Pissed Off Voter's voter guide and give to your friends. Will post updates as they move around the neighborhood.
Information: theleague.com/sf
Board of Education
When: May 27, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, 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
May 28, 2014 - Wednesday
Harvey Milk Forever Stamp Dedication Ceremony
When: May 28, 2014 - Wednesday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: Harvey Milk Forever Stamp Dedication Ceremony.
Commission of Status of Women
When: May 28, 2014 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Amy Ackerman, Mary Jung, Andrea Shorter, Alicia Gamez, Julie Soo.
Information: sfgov3.org
Ethics Commission
When: May 28, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information: sfethics.org
Police Commission
When: May 28, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: (note venue) Northern District, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theatre, 1100 Ellis Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzuco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
Thanking Tom Ammiano - Supporting David Campos - Hecho En California, Latino Democratic Club and Supervisor John Avalos
When: May 28, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Yaquis, 324 S. Va Ness, San Francisco
What: Hecho En California, Latino Democratic Club and Supervisor John Avalos would like to thank our wonderful Tom Ammiano for all his service and to support David Campos in his bid to continue the strong leadership in Assembly District 17. Todos A Votar
Live entertainment provide by Manolo Davila and Ahkeel Mestayer.
Suggested Donation: $25.
San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: May 28, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francilsco
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, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org
May 29, 2014 - Thursday
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: May 29, 2014 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
Trevor McNeil - Fundraiser
When: May 29, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Noir Lounge, 581 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Trevor McNeil - Join Fiona Ma for a fundraiser for Candidate for School Board fundraiser - Trevor McNeil
Information: democracy.com/trevormcneil
Beat Big Soda Fundraiser
When: May 29, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Valley Tavern, 4054 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Beat Big Soda Fundraiser. Supervisors Scott Wiener, Eric Mar and Malia Cohen and the Choose Health SF campaign are sponsors of a November ballot measure that will add a tax of .02 per ounce on sugary drinks. Tax is estimated to generate $31 million annually, which will be legally dedicated to fund physical activity, nutrition and health programs in the schools, parks and health center, food access initiatives, drinking fountain and water bottle filling stations and oral health services.
Tickets: $100. - to benefit the Choose Health SF Campaign
Supporters: San Francisco Parent Political Action Committee, San Francisco PTA, Parents for Public School, California Medical Association, California Nurses Association, Hospital Council of Northern California, San Francisco Food Bank and San Francisco Dental Society.
RSVP: Tammy tammy@philhour.com
May 30, 2014 - Friday
San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Crunch Time Pub Crawl
When: May 30, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Elixir, 3200 16th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voter - Get Out the Vote. Pub Crawl in the Mission. Hit some 16th Street bars and work their way down Valencia. They will be handing out Voter Handbook.
Information: theleague.com/sf
May 31, 2014 - Saturday
San Francisco Young Democrats - Final Countdown: Mobilize for David Campos
When: May 31, 2014 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 24th Street BART Station then walking over to the Campos Campaign Headquarters, 3143 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats - Join one of the last mobilizations before the crucial June election in supporting David Campos.
Information: sfyd.org
Fundraiser for SF Tenants Union and Anti-Eviction Mapping Project
When: May 31, 2014 - Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Tenants Union. Help raise money for two organizations in the heart of the Tenants Movement, the San Francisco Tenants Union and Anti-Eviction Mapping Project. Musical performances include the amazing San Francisco based band BE CALM HONCHO and other local musicians.
Information: sftu.org
June 1, 2014 - Sunday
Irish American Democratic Club - John F. Kennedy Annual Luncheon - Honoring Ernest "Chuck" Ayala
When: June 1, 2014 - Sunday
11:30 a.m.
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club - John F. Kennedy Annual Luncheon Honoring Activist and Humanitarian Ernest "Chuck" Ayala.
Luncheon: $35., Sponsor $75., Patron $100., Benefactor $150., Table $350. No Host Bar
Payment may be mailed to IADC, 1494 7th Avenue, San Francisco 94122
RSVP: 415-681-2078 or Eileen Kivlehan kivlehan@sbcglobal.net
Luncheon selections - Chicken, Filet of Sole or Vegetarian
Chuck Ayala and current Executive Director, Gloria Bonilla, established an organization named Centrol Latino de San Francisco, Inc. They purchased 1656 15th Street and today over 2,300 elderly, disabled and immigrant families enjoy year-round nutritious meals, naturalization and transportation services so they can live happy healthy and independent lives.
Chuck is the founder of the famous Irish/Mexican Dinner held annually to foster goodwill between the Irish American and the Latino Communities.
Irish American Democratic Club has taken inspiration from President Kennedy's words and accomplishments. They annually celebrate his birthday. President Kennedy was the first Irish Catholic, election United States President. Chartered by the San Francisco Democratic Party, affiliated with the United Irish Societies.
Officers: Jim Wachob - President; John Davids - Vice President; Eileen Kivlehan, Mary O'Riordan, Azalia Merrel, Patty Moran, Kelly Welch-Dwyer, Trevor McNeill, Sharon Johnson, Kevin Malone
Event Chairpersons: Eileen Kivlehan, Patty Moran and Mary O'Riordan
Information: Eileen Kivlehan kivlehan@sbcglobal.net
Join SF Arts in Support of Supervisor Malia Cohen
When: June 1, 2014 - Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 860 Innes Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join the arts community for a fundraiser in support of Supervisor Malia Cohen.
Hosted by: Tracy Ward and Terri Vaughn, San Francisco 49ers NaVorro Bowman, Cathy Adams, Sammy Hastings, Theodore W. Palmer, Charleston Pierce, Sandeep Sood
Special performance by X-Factor's Jason Brock
Drinks provided by SF MEAD Wine Company
RSVP act.myngp.com $100. on line (limited time) Tickets at door $150.
June 2, 2014 - Monday
Election Eve Pub Crawl with Harvey Milk Democratic Club and League of Pissed Off Voters
When: June 2, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Twin Peaks Tavern, 401 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: The Harvey Milk Democratic Club and the League of Pissed Off Voters are teaming up again to take over the streets of the Castro and the Mission. Join them for drinks, songs, photo opps and voter guide action and they blitz the streets of San Francisco.
Information: theleague.com/sf
sftransportation 2030 - District 10 Open House - Malia Cohen
When: June 2, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community Facility, Alex J. Pitcher, Jr. Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: sfransportation 2030. District 10 - Supervisor Malia Cohen. Community meeting to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for the November's general election ballot. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works will host the open house, which will include a presentation and time to ask questions.
Information: sftransportation2030.com
Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association and Korean American Center - Public Safety Meeting
When: June 2, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association and Korean American Center - Public Safety Meeting:
Mary Halloran - President San Francisco Police Officers Association
Gary Delagnes
Information: Robert Narnwell bbarnwell6@hotmail.com
June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
Election Day - Vote!
sfelections.org
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (meet downstairs in the Game Room - not in the theater upstairs. Since it's election night the theater will be in use as a polling place ), 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Hill Democratic Club Monthly Meeting.
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi will give an update on happenings in and around the SF Sheriff's Department including a number of initiatives regarding public safety and rehabilitation both inside and outside the jail system.
Ed Kinchley, SEIU 2121's political education co-chair, will talk about the Campaign for a Healthy California, whose mission is to finish the job on health reform by eventually replacing private health insurance with guaranteed healthcare for all Californians.
Information: phdemclub.org
Fiona Ma - Primary Election Night Party and Donor Appreciation
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: SOMA Supply Showroom, 1591 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Fiona Ma - Primary Election Night Party and Donor Appreciation
Fiona Ma - State Board of Equalization - 2014
Donation: fionama.com/2014primary
Information: clem@fionama.com
Yes on B - Election Night Party
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Sinbad's Pier 2 Restaurant, 141 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: Yes on B Election Night Party. Help Get Out The Vote on Election Day and then watch the election returns.
Information: nowallonthewaterfront.com
San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Election Night Party
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Election Night Party. Come watch election results along with Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club.
Information: theleague.com/sf
June 4, 2014 - Wednesday
sftransportation 2030 - District 10 Open House - Scott Wiener
When: June 4 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street
What: sfransportation 2030. District 8 - Scott Wiener Community meeting to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for the November's general election ballot. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works will host the open house, which will include a presentation and time to ask questions.
Information: sftransportation2030.com
June 5, 2014 - Thursday
FDR Democratic Club/ Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Board of Supervisors Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee - Hearing on the employment of people with disabilities. Join the FDR Dems at a hearing of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors where the issue of employing people with disabilities in City service will be discussed. Join the FDR Dems in collaboration with Supervisor Eric Mar, as they explore the City's Civil Service Rule 115 and what can be done to help the City become a leader in the employment of people with disabilities.
Information: fdrdemclub.com
SPUR 2014 Member Party
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center and Annie Alley, 654 Mission Street San Francisco
What: 2014 SPUR Member Party. SPUR Members only. Membership starts at $75.
Information: spur.org/jointheparty
Emerge California 2014 Annual Event
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. General Reception
6:30 p.m. Program Starts
Where: The Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street, San Francisco
What: Emerge California Annual Event. A Celebration of our Accomplishments and to Honor
Congresswoman Jackie Speier - Keynote Speaker and Woman of the Year
Oakland City Councilwoman Libby Schaaf, 2014 Emerge CA Alumna of the Year
General Tickets $100.
Information/Purchase Tickets/RSVP: emergeca.org
sftransportation 2030 - District 4 and District 7 - Katy Tang and Norman Yee
When: June 5 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. .
Where: St. Stephen Church Event Center, 475 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco
What: sfransportation 2030. District 8 - Scott Wiener Community meeting to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for the November's general election ballot. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works will host the open house, which will include a presentation and time to ask questions.
Information: sftransportation2030.com
St. James Infirmary's 15 Year Anniversary Party
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Where: Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: St. James Infirmary Presents XV Dirty Dance Party Fundraiser
St. James Infirmary is the first occupational safety and health clinic for sex workers in the United States - providing free, confidential, nonjudgmental medical and social serves for current or former sex workers of all genders and sexual orientations and their partners.
Information/tickets : inticketing.com
June 6, 2014 - Friday
District 11 Democratic Club - 15th Annual Dinner and Auction
When: June 6, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m. - No Host Bar and Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
8:00 p.m. Live Auction
Where: Patio Espanol, 2850 Alemany Street, San Francisco
What: District 11 Democratic Club - 15th Annual Dinner and Auction featuring Assemblymember Tom Ammiano with Nato Green - Political Humorist
$60. Individual $70. at door , $50. Senior/Fixed Income $55 at door
Respond by May 30th
Paella, Vegetarian Lasagna, Chicken, Prime Rib
Make checks payable to SF District 11 Democratic Club, 143 London Street, San Francisco.
Information: Grace D'Anca secretarysfd11dems.com
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