Monday, June 9, 2014

San Francisco June Political Events - Amended

                                                           

Amendments:
Not sure is D5 Action is meeting Tuesday or met yesterday - Monday?
Added Middle Polk Neighborhood Association meeting for June 16th

June 9, 2014 - Monday

Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club
When:  June 9, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Panel regarding San Francisco's LGBT Aging Policy Task Force landmark report identifying significant issues facing the aging LGBT population in San Francisco.
Mathew Bajko, Assistant Editor of the Bay Area Reporter will moderate the panel.
Panel members include Task force Chair Bill Ambrunn, Scott Wiener, Michelle Alcedo, Michael Costa, Tommi Mecca and Daniel Redman
Information:  alicebtoklas.org 

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Public Meeting
When:  June 9, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Meeting your neighbors
7:30 p.m. to 9;00 p.m. Meeting
Where:  CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room, (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Towers, San Francisco
WhatDuboce Triange Neighborhood Association  Public Meeting.    From the agenda: 
Report on Formula Retail guideline recommendations from the Planning Department
SFWalk new pedestrian safety program.
Noe Street bulbout update
Jay Lu of SFMTA to report on the Sunset Tunnel project plans  including staging are on Duboce Avenue.
Information:  dtna.org

June 10, 2014 - Tuesday

June 10th - nomination period closes today for candidates running for Supervisor in November election.  New list will be posted on June 11th by Department of Elections

Vision Zero Task Force
When: June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 201, San Francisco
Information:  Mari Hunter mari.hunter@sfmta.com

Board of Supervisors
When:  June 10, 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:  June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Leslie Katz, Kimberly Brandon, Mel Murphy, Doreen Woo Ho
Information: sf-port.org

*(not sure this meeting is happening?)D5 Action - meeting
When:  June 10, 2014 - Tuesday (might have been yesterday - Monday)
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What:  D5 Action meeting.  
Information: tesw@aol.com

District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When: June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  District 6 Stakeholder Meeting.
Co-Sponsors:  Alliance for a Better District 6, North of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations Coalition of SF, Tip Top Market
Presentations:
Bartlett Hall, 242 O'Farrell Street POE
Reopening of Cadillac Bar and Grill at 1355 Market Street ABC License
Moscone Center Expansion Draft Environment Impact Report
Mayor's Office of Workforce Development
Public Safety Updates

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
When:  June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  1 South Van Vess Avenue, 7th Floor, San Francisco
Committee Members:  Howard Bloomberg, Robin Brasso,  Anyan  Cheng, Kevin Clark, Chris Coghlan, Morgan Fitzgibbons, Todd Henry,, Beck Hogue, Sonja Kos, John Alex Lowell, R. Gary McCoy, Trevor McNeill, Pi Ra, Alex Reese, Thomas Rogers, Devin Silvenall, Howard Strassner, Kevin Stull, Christina Tang, Jon Winston
Information: sfpsac.com



sftransportation 2030 -  District Three    -  David Chiu
When:  June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p. m.
Where:    Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center, 1199 Mason Street, San Francisco
What:  sfransportation 2030.  District 3 - David Chiu   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

SPUR -  Empowering the Local Economy
When:  June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: (note change of venue)  Airbnb, 888 Brannan, San Francisco
What:  Empowering the Local Economy.People are increasingly interested in supporting local businesses, sharing goods and services and accessing amenities online.  These trends have changed the economy and have resulted in many opportunities, as well as some new dilemmas, for government and traditional industries.  Conversation about the ways both policymakers and citizens are adapting to the new economic landscape.  Co-presented and hosted by Airbnb and sponsored by Koret Foundation:
NextCity - Diana Lind
SF Made - Janet Lees
Airbnb - Anita Roth
Peers - Millicent Johnson
Seifel Consulting - Libby Seifel
Free - Open to Public 
Information: spur.org

San Francisco School Board
When:  June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
School Board:  Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu



June 11, 2014 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When:  June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Children's Fund Rally
When:  June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m. Rally
2:00 p.m. Hearing at Rules Committee, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
Where:  City Hall, San Francisco
What:  Join  Children's Funding Community Coalition in calling on City Hall to strengthen the Children's Fund.  Come speak at the public hearing.
1.  Include disconnected transitional age youth to age 24.
2.  Increase the Fund to address unmet need for children and youth 0-17 in San Francisco.
Include a commission overseeing the Department of Children, Youth and their Familes, to ensure transparency and accountability.
Eliminate the sunset date for the Fund.
Information: Chelsea Boilard cboilard@colemanadvocates.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  June 11, 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

Rules Committee - Special Meeting
When:  June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Norman Yee, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Police Commission
When:  June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: (in transition)Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org

San Francisco LGBT Community Center - 2nd Annual Open House
When:  June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco LGBT Community Center 2nd Annual Open House.  Free.
Hosted by The Center's Board of Directors.  Light dinner and cocktails, meet and mingle with other Center supporters and learn more about the Center's impact.
Board Members:  Amanda Keton, Rafael Mandelman, Terry Micheau, Michaeal Albert, Mika Albright, Masen Davis, Shane Glacken, Michael Hickcox, Therese Lee, Bob Michitarian, Mariko Pitts, Alex Randolph, Vanessa Schneider, Andrea Shorter, Kathryn Snyder

Haight Ashbury Public Realm Plan
When:  June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What:  Haight Ashbury Public Realm Plan including discussion about the  possibilities  for Haight Street between Central and Stanyan.  
Information: Alexis Smith alexis.smith@sfgov.org

San Francisco Young Democrats - General Meeting
When:  June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Mr Smith's, 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Young Democrats General Meeting:
Post election recap. Discuss results and how to move forward towards the November election.
Supervisor  Scott Wiener - will speak about his work to address 24-hour transportation options for the City.
Supervisor Jane Kim will speak on housing balance and reducing traffic deaths.
Information: sfyd.org


June 12, 2014 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  June 12, 2014 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When:  June 12, 2014 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: (in transition)   Cindy Wu, Rodney Fong, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org

sftransportation 2030 -   District Nine - David  Campos
When:   June 12, 2014 - Thursday 
 6:00 p.m. to  7:30 p.m.
Where:     Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  sfransportation 2030.  District 9 -  David Campos     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

Solutions Not Suspensions Film Premier
When:  June 12, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Library, 100 Larkin, San Francisco
What:  Coleman Advocates hosts the Premier of Coleman Advocates short film:  Solutions Not Suspensions.  Documentary directed by local filmaker Kevin Epps and documents the community-led campaign to end the school-to-prison-pipeline in San Francisco.  After the screening ther will be a Q&A with the Film Director and a panel that includes school discipline reform advocates and organizers;
Kevin Boggess - Coleman Advocates
Matt Haney - San Francisco School Board
Sarah Omojoia - Public Counsel
Jasmine Jones - Black Organizing Project
Coleman Advocates:  colemanadvocates.org


Tenants Together - Six Years of Raising the Roof for Renters
When:  June 12, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
What:  Tenants Together Anniversary party celebrating six years of building renter power.  Raising the Roof for Renters 2014! 
Tickets:  tenantstogether.org  $25. in advance $35. at the door.

Bay Guardian Community Forum:  Bikes, Buses, and Budgets:  How to create the transportation system San Franciscans need.
When:  June 12, 2014 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:  LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Bay Guardian Community Transportation  Forum.  Explore the current swirl of challenges and initiatives that will determine how people get around San Francisco.  They will discuss transportation funding measures recently placed on the Fall ballot.
Information:  sfbg.com

SPUR - Parking:  A Temporary Problem
When:  June 12, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  SPUR - Parking:  A Temporary Problem?  Come hear a discussion about the present state of parking and what can be done to make the future less gridlocked.
Erick Arguello - Calle 24
Patrick Siegman - Nelson/Nygaard
Thea Selby - San Francisco Transit Riders Union
Lauren Mattern - SFMTA
Pete Dempster - DriveNow USA
$10. Non-Members
Information:  spur.org


Chinese For Affirmative Action - 45th Anniversary Celebration of Justice
When:  June 12, 2014 -  Thursday 
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program
Where:  Empress of China, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
 What:  Chinese for Affirmative Action 45th Anniversary Celebration of Justice
Honorees:
Jack W. Lee
Dae Joong Yoon
Isabel Huie
Emcee:  Odette Keeley


Information and Tickets:   caasf.org  $200.

San Francisco For Democracy - June General Meeting
When:  June 12, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. 
Where:  Mission District Police Station, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco for Democracy General Meeting. 
 Climate Hope.  Come see a slide show from Citizens' Climate Lobby. 
David Latterman -- will analyze the June 3rd election. 
Information: communications@sf4democracy.org sf4democracy.org

June 13, 2014 - Friday


 Hack The Housing Crisis
When:  June 13, 2014 - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Impact Hub Bay Area, 901 Mission Street, San  Francisco
What:   Hack The Housing Crisis.  Conference to innovate solutions that address the need for affordable housing in San Francisco and the Bay Area.  Workshops will explore creative ideas for improving access to housing and encourage collaborations among diverse stakeholders.
The event will convene community members and experts in a variety of fields, including urban planning, tenants' rights, transportation, residential construction, communal living, real estate, finance, architecture and design and city planning administration.
Speakers: Jeff Adachi, Ophelia Basgal, Corey Cook, Mark Hogan, Christine Johnson, Howard Koenig, Fernando Marti, Tim McCormick, Betsy Morris,Yi Zhang
Sponsored by the San Francisco Public Press and Shareable and hosted by the Impact Hub.
Information/tickets:    eventbrite.com

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  June 13, 2014 - Friday
9:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What:  SFMTA Special meeting. Director's Report (for discussion only)  Disclosure of labor agreements.
Authority:  Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Informationsfmta.com

Alicia Bustos Sandoval - "Celebrating 40 years" Fundraiser
When:  June 13, 2014 - Friday
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  Florida Cafe, 710 Florida Street, San Francisco
What:  You are invited to celebrate Alicia Bustos Sandoval's 40th birthday.  Proceeds will benefit the 2015 Cesar Chavez Parade and Festival
Sponsors:  Office of Abogado Gomez, Irv Hershenbaum, Brooke Oliver, Rhina Ramos, Luis Gutierrez, Jose Calderon, Christine Chavez
Host Committee:  Miguel Bustos, Jim Salinas Sr., Isabel Sandoval, Gladys Soto, Erick Arguello, Veronica Ramirez, Roberto Hernandez, Eriberto Fernandez, Deborah Gallegos
$20. 
RSVP:  cesarchavezday@gmail.com


June 14, 2014 - Saturday

Fight for $15 in San Francisco - Mobilization and Signature Gathering
When:  June 14, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  16th Street Mission BART Station, 2000 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Fight for $15 minimum wage in San Francisco - Mobilization and Signature Gathering.
Please join community, labor and students as San Francisco leaders the fight in raising standards for all workers.

3rd Annual Howard Grayson LGBT Elder Life Conference
When:  June 14, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.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. 

North Beach Festival
When:  June 14, 2014 - Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
              June 15, 2014 - Sunday  -   10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  North Beach, San Francisco
Information:   SRESProductions.com

Plaza 16 Festival
When:  June 14, 2014 - Saturday

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 
Where:  16th Street and Mission, San Francisco
What:  The 16th Street Plaza belongs to the Community.  Help to celebrate their community and culture and a Plaza for the people.  
Information:  Plaza16.org

Re-elect Malia Cohen for Supervisor Campaign Kickoff
When:  June 14, 2014 - Saturday
3:00 p.m.
Where: Campaign Headquarters in the Bayview,  4734 3rd Street, San Francisco
What:  Re-election Malia Cohen for Supervisor Campaign Kickoff.  
Tickets: act.myngp.com
Information:  electmalia.org

June 15, 2014 - Sunday

Father's Day 

Memorial for Maya Angelou
When:  June 15, 2014 - 1:00 p.m.
Where:  Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What:  Memorial for Maya  Angelou.  Blocking the streets surrounding the Church.

June 16, 2014 - Monday

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Carmen Chu
When:  June 16, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  St. Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisc
What:  Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
Main speaker:  Carmen Chu, the City's Assessor-Recorder.  She will be addressing topics that affect the City and our Neighborhood.
Information:  frank@middlepolk.org

 June 17, 2014 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers
When:  June 17, 2014 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  Don't Vote for the 1%.  Trapped by the Two-Party System.  Free.
Information:  graypantherssf.igc.org

Happy Hour Reception with Kamala Harris
When:  June 17, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  Redford San Francisco, 673 Geary Street, San Francisco
What:  Happy Hour Reception with Attorney General Kamala Harris.
Co-Hosts:  Mike Kim, Schuyler Hudak,  Justin Roja, Scott Roberts,   Obai Rambo, Nicle Hart, Diane Lee, Rebecca Prozan, Bill Hemenger, Austin Davis, Dori Camino, Jerome Pandell, Nick Gilbert, Reese Aaron Isbell, Juan David Cerda, Michael Soncuya, Christina Gagnier
$50., $100., $500., $1,000.
Information: tinyurl.com/617Harris

June 18, 2014 -  Wednesday

Plan C - Annual Fundraiser and Quality of Life Hero Award Presentation
When:  June 18, 2014 -  Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  The Transamerica Pyramid, Penthouse Conference Center, 48th Floor Center at 600 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
What:  Plan C Annual Fundraiser and Quality of Life Hero Award Presentation
2014 Recipient and Keynote Speaker:  Phil Ginsburg, General Manager, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. 
Hors d'oeuvres, hosted wine and better and refreshments. 
Tickets: Plan C Non-Member $80.12, Plan C Member $53.74 Ticket Information: 
2014-plancsf-fundraiser.eventbrite.com

Noe Valley Democratic Club -  David Latterman
When:  June 18, 2014 -  Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What:  Noe Valley Democratic Club - David Latterman, Campaign Consultant and Public Policy Expert and political pundit will discuss the primary  election.  David will share his insight into the whys and wherefores of this election and what it foreshadows for the November election
Information:  Molly Fleischman - Molly@ffrsf.com

June 19, 2014 - Thursday

Richmond District Democratic Club - Summer Soiree
When:  June 19, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Cassava, 3519 Balboa Street, San Francisco
What:  2014 Richmond District Summer Soiree.  President's Lifetime Achievement Award to former Supervisor Jake McGoldrick.
$65. General  Admission , $40. Seniors and Students.
Tickets: rddc.nationbuilder.com
Information:  Peter Lauterborn plauterborn@gmail.com



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