Monday, June 23, 2014

San Francisco Political Events - June-July





June 23, 2014 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development
When:  June 23, 2014 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 415, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

Rules Committee
When:  June 23, 2014 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Norman Yee, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information:  sfbos.org

Budget and Finance
When:  June 23, 2014 - Monday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Ethics Commission
When:  June 23, 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

June 24, 2014 - Tuesday

Transportation Authority Board
When:  June 24, 2014 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Avalos, Wiener, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang and Yee
Information:  sfcta.org

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  June 24, 2014 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Directors:  Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information:  sfmta.com

Board of Supervisors
When:  June 24, 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

Sounds of SOMA Book Launch and Signing Event
When:  June 24, 2014 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Where:  Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:    Book launch and signing of "Sounds of SOMA" stories by seniors and people with disabilities in SOMA.  Come as the authors of this new book share their poems and stories.  Food and refreshments and music provided.
Book is a project of Senior and Disability Action and Rebuilding Together.
Information:  sdaction.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When:  June 24, 2014 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force:  Mark Rumold, Ali Winston, Josh Wolf, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, Lee Hepner,  Todd  David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco School Board
When:  June 24, 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

Point of Pride:  The People's View of Bayview/Hunter's Point
When:  Jun 24, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larking Street, San Francisco
What:  Premier of Point of Pride:  The People's View of Bayview/Hunter's Point neighborhood.  Archival footage from the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's with present day viewpoints and reactions to this past footage to create a portrait of a community marked by struggle and fueled by  hope.
A panel discussion with featured community activists and the filmmakers will follow.  
Information: sfpl.org

June 25, 2014 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  June 25, 2014 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information:  sfbos.org

Police Commission
When:  June 25, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  (note venue) Richmond District, Presidio Middle School, 450 30th Avenue, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Suzy Loftus
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When:  June 25, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
Members:  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, Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi,  Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org

June 26, 2014 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight
When:  June 26, 2014 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

HIV/AIDS Town Hall
When:  June 26, 2014 - Thursday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  UC Hastings College of the Law, Snodgrass Hall, 198 McAllister Street, Meeting Room:  Louis B. Mayer Lounge, Ground Floor,  San Francisco
What:  The White House Office of National AIDS Policy will be hosting a series of regional meetings on the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.  Co-Hosted by San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Asian & Pacific Islander  Wellness Center, Positive Resource Center, UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, San Francisco Health Commission.
The purpose of these meetings is to better understand local and state level efforts as it relates to the implementation of the NHAS, including the Affordable Care Act.  The goal is to engage key stakeholders and ongoing challenges and success of NHAS/ACA implementation and to learn about best-practices and innovative models for achieving the goals of the NHAS.  
Pre-Registration required:RSVP:  Meeting is free and open to the public, however, pre-registration is requested.   cmpinc.net/onap

Public Meeting/Open House Masonic Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project
When:  June 26, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SF Day School cafeteria , 350 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Come view and provide comments on the Design and Artwork for Geary and Masonic Plaza
Hosted by San Francisco Arts Commission
Information: sfartscommission.org/pubartcollection

Happy Hour to Support Shamann for School Board
When:  June 26, 2014 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Slate Bar, 2925 16th Street, San Francisco
What:  Happy House to Support Shamann Walton for School Board.
Hosts:  Matt Haney, Malia Cohen, D. J. Brookter, Thedore Ellington, Angelo King, Toye Moses, Sherilyn Adams, Erin Haney.
Reception to support Shamann Walton who is running for San Francisco School Board of Education
Information:  Esete Assefa  Esete@50pl.com

The Art and Science of Community Development - Malia Cohen
When:  June 26, 2014 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
Where:  Code and Canvas, 151 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco
What:  The Art and Science of Community Development with guest Supervisor Malia Cohen.
Topical, creative discourse and revelry, brought to you by Code and Canvas with Malia Cohen.
Ticket:   eventbrite/com/e/the-art-and-science-of-community-development-w-malia-cohen-d10-supervisor-tickets-12025912829 (link not working for me)
Information:   codeandcanvas.org

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Community Meeting
When:  June 6, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  HV Playground Clubhouse, 699 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What:  Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association Community Meeting
Topics include:
The Market and Octavia Neighborhood Plan Review:  Alexis Smith - San Francisco Planning Department
Growing Home Community Garden Closure:  Jimmer Cassiol, DPW, Community Programs
Transportation 2030: Alicia John Baptiste, Chief of Staff for the SFMTA
Information;  voice@hayesvalleysf.org

June 27, 2014 - Friday


Trans March Youth and Elder Brunch 2014
When:  June 27, 2014 - Friday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where:  Dolores Park, San Francisco
WhatThird Annual   Trans March Youth and Elder Brunch 2014. 
Free. Food, games, icebreakers, art station, face painting. 
Hosted by LYRIC, Open House and Trans March.  
Information: Anthony@lyric.org

Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San Francisco
When:  June 27, 2014 - Friday
2:00 p.m. 
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Members:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Hope Schmeltzer
Information: sfbos.org


Trans March 2014
When:  June 27, 2014 - Friday
3:00 p.m.
Where:  Dolores Park, San Francisco

Bustin' Out 2014!  TG! Justice Project
When:  June 27, 2014 - Friday
9:00 p.m.
Where:  El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  TGI Justice Project is hosting its annual fundraiser as an official  TransMarch afterparty!  Celebrate genderific resistance to policing, administrative violence and gender oppression.  

June 28, 2014 - Saturday

Pink  Triangle Installation and  Commemoration
When:  June 28, 2014 - Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Where:  Top of Twin Peaks, San Francisco
What:  Pink Triangle Installation and Commemoration. 
Lea Delaria, a star on "Orange is the New Black" will be participating.
Information:  thepinktriangle.com

Gray Panthers of San Francisco - Inequality for All
When:  June 28, 2014 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  First Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  Come watch the film and discuss Robert Reich's Film "Inequality for All".
Activists will speak about various struggles in the City, their important, and how you can help.
Presented by Unitarian Universalists for Peace & Justice-SF, Gray Panthers of SF,  99% Coalition
Free
RSVP for Pizza and Salad, $5. donation 415-595-7306
Information:  graypantherssf.igc.org


"This Is It" - Friends of Larkin Street Annual Gala
When:  June 28, 2014 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to Midnight
Where:  Hotel Kabuki 1625 Post Street, San Francisco
Friends of Larkin Street Annual Gala benefiting Larkin Street Youth Services.
Michael Jackson cover band - Foreverland - 14 Piece tribute to Michael Jackson and world class DJ - J Boogie.
 Tickets:  different levels   eventbrite.com 
Information: larkinstreetyouth.org

June 29, 2014 - Sunday

Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - Pride Breakfast
When:  June 29, 2014 - Sunday
Door open:  7:45 a.m.
Breakfast and Program: 8:15 a.m.
Where:  Hyatt  Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
What Alice B.  Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club Annual Pride Breakfast.    Special Guest Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins
Non-Alice Member $100./Alice Member $75.
Information/Tickets:  alicebtoklas.org

San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Pride
When: June 28, 2014 - Saturday - Celebration (civic center)  Noon to 6:00 p.m.
            June 29, 2014 - Sunday - Parade  10:30 a.m.
                                                          Celebration:  11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
What:  San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade.  Market Street and Beale and ends at Market and 8th Street, San Francisco. Theme: "Color  Our World with Pride". 
 $5. donation for celebration
Information:  sfpride.org

June 30, 2014 - Monday

Emily Murase - Summer Sushi Fundraiser
When:  June 30, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Hana Zen, Pier 39, 39 Pier Suite, 235, San Francisco
What:  Fundraiser for Emily Murase for San Francisco School Board.    Japanese buffet hosted by owner Angie Louie.  
Tickets/RSVPemilymurase.com
Information: chris@emilymurase.com

July 2, 2014 - Wednesday

Arelious Walker Staircase
When:  July 2, 2014 - Wednesday
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:  Innes Avenue and Arelious Walker Drive, San Francisco
What:  Join Supervisor Malia Cohen, San Francisco Public Works and the San Francisco Arts Commission - ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Arelious Walker Staircase.

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - District 10 Supervisor Candidate Debate
When:  July 2, 2014 - Wednesday
7:15 p.m.
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What:  Potrero Hill Democratic Club - District 10 Supervisor Candidate Debate.
Five candidates:
Malia Cohen - incumbent
Ed  Donaldson
Ton Kelly
Shawn Richard
Marlene Tran
Moderator - Marisa Lagos - San Francisco Chronicle politics reporter
Free and open to the public.  PHDC members will vote that night to endorse a candidate:  the threshold for endorsement is 60% of votes cast.
Information:  phdemclub.org

July 4, 2014 - Friday

Fourth of July


July 5 and 6, 2014 - Saturday and Sunday

Fillmore Jazz Festival
When:  July 5, 2014 - Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
              July 6, 2014 - Sunday   - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Fillmore Street, Jackson to Eddy, San Francisco
Information:  fillmorejazzfestival.com







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