Monday, July 28, 2014

San Francisco July/August Political Events






July 28, 2014 - Monday

Rules Committee
When:  July 28, 2014 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Norman Yee, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When:  July 28, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

July 29, 2014 - Tuesday

Stop Illegal Tourist Conversions!
When:  July 29, 2014 - Tuesday
Noon
Where:  1937 Mason Street, San Francisco
What:  Stop Illegal Tourist Conversions.  Tenants are being Ellis evicted and thousands of rent controlled apartments are being lost to illegal tourist conversions through sites like Airbnb.  Though these conversions are illegal under two laws, San Francisco has done nothing to stop them.  Demand  action!  Begin a citizens campaign against them.  
Hosted by Ted Gullicksen, Fred Sherburn-Zimmer, Andrew Szeto, Jennifer Fieber
Information:  San Francisco Tenants Union  sftu.org

Gun Violence Task Force Press Conference - Malia Cohen
When:  July 29, 2014 - Tuesday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Cit Hall, San Francisco
What:  Press Conference with Supervisor Malia Cohen regarding Gun Violence Task Force.  Supporters include  DCYF, DPH, SFPD, District Attorney, Public Defender's Office, SFMTA, SFUSD, Housing Authority and other city departments and community leaders. 
Information:  Malia Cohen Malia.Cohen@sfgov.org 

Board of Supervisors
When:  July 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

Lower Polk Community Benefit District Public Hearing
When:  July 29, 2014 - Tuesday
3:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco 
What:  Lower Polk Community Benefit District Public Hearing.  Consider establishment of a property-based assessment district to be known as Lower Polk Community Benefit District.
Information:  lowerpolkcbd.net

Mission Economic Development Agency - Mission Backpack Giveaway Fundraiser and Happy Hour
When:  July 29, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Cha Cha Cha, 2327 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Cha Cha Cha is holding a fundraiser for Mission District Backpack Giveaway.  On August 9, the Mission Economic Development Agency and San Francisco's Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services will come together to give away 2,000 backpacks to Mission District kids to get ready for back to school.  Join us to raise donations to  support this event - Cha Cha Cha will donate a portion of the night's revenue.
Information:  medasf.org

July 30, 2014 - Wednesday

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  July 30, 2014 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors:  Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Gwyneth Borden, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina  Rubke
Information:  sfmta.com

Medicare's Birthday!
When/Where/What:  July 30, 2014 - Wednesday
3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rally at Valencia/22nd Street, Social Security Office.  Songs, cake and information on the important of Medicare.  Rally to restore cuts to hours and services at this and other Social Security offices
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Town Hall meeting at City College Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia Street (across the street in Room 109, San Francisco).  A Town Hall meeting on why Medicare needs to be protected, improved, and expanded to cover everyone.  This event marks the San Francisco kick-off of the Campaign for a Healthy California,which aims to win Single-Payer/Medicare-For-All healthcare in California.
Where:  see above
What:  Medicare's Birthday.  Protect it!  Improve It! Expand it to cover everyone!
Sponsored by the California Alliance for Retired Americans and the Campaign for a Healthy California
Information: chc-sf@gmail.com 415-550-0828
Source - Gray Panthers - San Francisco graypantherssf.igc.org

New Avenues Democratic Club - Housing Forum with Supervisor Katy Tang and Housing Advocates
When:   July 30, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Public Library, Ortega Branch, 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco
What:  New Avenues Democratic Club.  Housing Forum with Supervisor Katy Tang and Housing Advocates.  San Francisco's housing crisis is felt throughout the entire city - from tech shuttles to vacation rentals, from Ellis Act evictions to market-rate housing prices.  Join the New Avenues Democratic Club to hear from Supervisor Katy Tang, housing advocate Calvin Welch, and a representative from the Union Iron Works Historic District Housing, Waterfront Parks, Jobs and Preservation  Initiative to discuss how to solve the housing crisis and what we can do.
Questions from the audience are  encouraged after the speakers have presented. 

Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting
When:  July 30, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Social Hour
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Meeting
Where:  Glen Park Recreation Center, 70 Elk Street, San Francisco
What:  Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting:
Updates from Supervisor Scott Wiener and Capt. Tim Falvey, SFPD Ingleside Station.
Elizabeth Goldstein, Executive Director, California State Parks Foundation : Our State Parks and CSPF role
Recreation and Park Department updates:
Karen Mauney-Brodek - Glen Park Recreation Center building renovation plans
Melinda Stockmann - Glen Canyon Trails project
San Francisco Mime Troupe in Glen Park on August 16
Open Q&A on neighborhood topics.
Information:    glenparkassociation.org 

Single Payer Now - Campaigning for National Healthcare - HR676
When:  July 30, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Single Pay Now - Campaigning for National Healthcare - HR 676.  The Expanded and Improved for Medicare for All.  A Panel of Activists Lobbying for HR 676.
Information:  singlepayernow.net  dbechler@value.net 


July 31, 2014 - Thursday

Housing Authority 
When:  July 31, 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

Vera Haile Dalenberg - Memorial

When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  St Mary's Cathedral in St. Francis Hall, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What:  Memorial for the beloved Vera Haile Dalenberg.

Stevon Cook for School Board
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  L's Cafe, 2872 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Stevon Cook for School Board - celebrate the campaign and discuss the work that lies ahead.  
RSVP:  stevoncook.com


San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Summer in the City
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Chambers eat + drink, 601 Eddy, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Summer in the City.
Join SFWPC in recognizing the 2014 Summer in the City Honorees:
Assemblymember Tom Ammiano - Lifetime Achievement Award for accomplishments as a trailblazer and LGBT rights activist
Supervisor London Breed - Inspiration Award for her advocacy and being a role model for women in politics.
Rebecca Solnit - Local Heroine Award for her acclaimed writing and contribution to the feminist movement. 
Sponsors:
Oval Office Sponsors:  SEIU Local 1021, Stop Unfair Beverage Taxes - Coalition for an Affordable City
Speaker of the House Sponsors:  Assemblyman Phil Ting, Supervisor Malia Cohen, NARAL Pro-Choice California, Platinum Advisors
Speaker of the Assembly Sponsors:  Public Defender Jeff Adachi, Alix Rosenthal DCCC Member, Women Get It Done, Annie Chou, Tony Kelly
SFWPC Champion Sponsors:  Supervisor David Campos, Matt Haney - School Board Member, Rafael Mandelman - CCSF Board Member, Zoe Dunning, DCCC Member, Hene Kelly - DCCC  Member,  Rebecca Prozan, DCCC Member, Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, Wendy Aragon for Community College Board, Daniel Flores for SF Superior Court Judge, Carol Kingsley for SF Superior Court Judge, Angela Chan, Jason Fried, Laura Hahn, Elizabeth Laferriere, Jane Morrison, 
 Hors devours, no host bar .
Tickets  $35. includes one year membership, Individual Ticket -  $15. current SFWPC,  (see actblue website)  secure.actbue.com/contribute/pagesitc2014

Plaza 16 Community Meeting
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: St. John's Episcopal Church (Julian Avenue at 15th Street)  1661 15th Street, San Francisco
What:  Plaza 16 Community meeting.  Get the latest updates on the proposed development for 10-story towers at 16th and Mission.  Help fight for neighborhood development that prioritizes the needs of people before the profits of real estate developers.
Information:  plaza16.org

South Beach District 6 Democratic Club Social Event - Meet the candidates
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  SB40 (aka Carmen's) Pier 40, San Francisco
What South Beach District 6 Democratic Club Social Event - Meet the candidates.  The Club has invited local candidates for State Assembly, District 6 Supervisor, Superior Court Judge, Board of Education, Community College Board, Assessor - Recorder, Public Defender and Proponents/Opponents of several of the Propositions who/which will appear on the November ballot.  
The objective of the event is to provide a venue to encourage informal one on one conversation with the candidates.  It will also provide an opportunity to meet neighbors from South Beach, Rincon, Mission Bay and SOMA in a relaxed atmosphere to  talk  politics and make new friends.  If you live in District 6, come to the social event, become a member and this will qualify you to participate in the endorsement meetings scheduled for September.
Informationsouthbeachdems.com

"No Race-Baiting, Red-Baiting, or Queer-Baiting":  The Marine Cooks and Stewards Union from the Depression to the Cold War
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th Street, San Francisco.
What:  GLBT Historical Society will host a slide lecture on the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, a queer-friendly union that organized workers on Pacific cruise ships.  The lecture, based on research by the late historian Allan Berube, will be presented by Estelle Freedman, Professor of U.S. History at Stanford University
 $5.  donation requested.
Information:   glbthistory.org

August 3, 2014 - Saturday
August 4, 2014 - Sunday

40th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair
When:  August 3, 2014 - Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
           August 4, 2014 - Sunday    11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Japan Peace Plaza, Post Street at Buchanan Street, San Francisco
What:  40th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair. Celebration of the Asian/Pacific communities in the Bay Area.  Music, food festival.  Free.
Information: nihonmachistreetfair.org

August 3, 2014 - Sunday

Jerry Day 2014
When:  August 3, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. - doors open
11:30 a.m. - show
Where:  Jerry Garcia Amphitheater/McLaren Park, 45 John F. Shelley Drive, San Francisco
What:  12th Annual Jerry Day.  Melvin Seals and JGB, Stu Allen and Mars Hotel, Tea Leaf Trio
Information: jerryday.org Event is free.  Reserved section for $100. or more

Community Day at Candlestick Park
When:  August 3, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:  Candlestick Par, 490 Jamestown Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Free Community Day at Candlestick Park with the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and KNBR.  Carnival rides, food trucks, field activities, stadium tours.
Free.
Important: Tickets - Must have ticket from eventbrite eventbrite.com/e/rec-park-community-day-tickets-12217176905

Marty's Place Fundraiser
When:  August 3, 2014 - Sunday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  1165 Treat Avenue, San  Francisco
What:  Marty's Place Fundraiser.  1165 Treat Avenue in San Francisco, founded by Richard Purcell and names for his brothers Marty who died of AIDS, a place for homeless people with AIDS to call home.  $250,000 needs to be raised to proceed with leasing with the SF Community Land Trust.
Fundraiser - hear live music provided by Tommi Avicolli, Mecca Lupe Arreola and Joel Mark.  
Donate:  paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr@cmd=_s-xclick@hosted_button_id=WY8PZXJNWZRGY

August 4, 2014 - Monday

David Chiu for State Assembly Happy Hour Meet & Greet
When:  August 4, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  John Collins, 138 Minna Street, San Francisco
What:  David Chiu for State Assembly Happy Hour Meet & Greet with SF Board of Supervisors President and State Assembly Candidate. 
Drink specials and bar snacks.
Co-hosted by:  Deborah Schneider, Josh Becker, Patrick Valentino, Suzanne Goldstein, Steve Ngo, Victoria Johnson, Eugene Eric Kim, Leslie Garner, Kristy Young Coleman
Information:  votedavidchiu.com

Excelsior Action Group (EAG) - Quarterly Community Meeting
When:  August 4, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  EAG office, 35 San Juan Ave., San Francisco 
What:  Excelsior Action Group Quarterly Community meeting.  All merchants, residents and other community members are invited to attend.  Updates on the Persia Triangle project, how to get involved with Excelsior Festival.  Refreshments
Information:  eagsf.org

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association/ Korean American Center  - Public Safety meeting
When:  August 4, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Koran American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What:  Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Meeting.  District Attorney George Gascon.
A "Taste of Hayes" Food
Come and Honor people from Seven City Departments for their role in public safety in Hayes Valley and the Western Addition:
Officer Edwin Esquivel Hayes - Adult Probation West
Officer Fred Collier - Juvenile Probation
Biergarten
Megan Cesar-Eastman and Deputy City Attorney
Officer Antron Barron, Housing Unit Northern Station
Officer David Colclough, Housing Unit Northern Station
Vallie  Brown - District 5 Legislative Aide
Information: hayesvalleysf.org

August 5, 2014 - Tuesday

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Early endorsements of some measures that have qualified for November ballot.
When:  August 5, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What:  Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Early endorsements of some measures that have qualified for November ballot.  
Information:  phdemclub.org

August 7, 2014 -  Thursday

Chinese Progressive Association - Rally for Affordability
When:  August 7, 2014 -  Thursday 
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Steps of   City Hall, San Francisco
What:  Rally for Affordability.  Youth Movement of Justice Organizing (YouthMOJO), a youth program of the Chinese Progressive Association. They have collected over 800 pledge cards to support campaign for $15. minimum wage and the anti-speculation tax.  Hear people share stories about their families and struggles to live in San Francisco.
Information:   natalie@cpasf.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - 2014 Annual Dinner  
When:  August 7, 2014 -  Thursday
            6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  City College of San Francisco Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club 2014 Annual Dinner.
 Honoring our City College Champions:
Congresswoman Jackie Speier
City Attorney Dennis Herrera
City College Trustee Rafael Mandelman
Student Trustee Shanell Williams
Former President AFT 2121 Alisa Messer
Outstanding 2014 Harvey Milk Club Honorees:
Hank Wilson Activists Award:  Housing Rights Committee and Anti-Eviction Mapping Project
Bill Kraus HIV/AIDS Activism Award:  Tita Aida
Sylvester Pride in The Arts Award:  Juanita More!
Harry Britt Lifetime Achievement Award:  Tom Ammiano
Community Ally Award:  Supervisor Jane Kim
Howard Wallace Labor Leadership Award:  Gabriel Haaland
Dinner by CCSF Culinary Program Graduates 
Tickets:  milkdinner2014.eventbrite.com  Individual Ticket $40.-$80.

NARAL Pro-Choice California - Privacy After Dark
When:  August 7, 2014 -  Thursday
            6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Privacy After Dark.  Event benefiting NARAL Pro-Choice California's PrivacyPAC.
Event Co-Chairs Alex Wolf, Jason Friend, Tessa D'Arcangelew and special in-kind sponsor Good Vibrations.
Launching Bay Area Future Directions Committee membership program that provides young professionals and emerging leaders with volunteer opportunities,  professional growth, networking and an opportunity to help chart the future of reproductive freedom.
Sponsors:  Barbary Coast Consulting, The San Francisco Women's Political Committee, Senator Mark  Leno
Host Committee:  Nissa Anklesaria, Sheila Bapat, Lindsay Criswell, Rosie Dilger, Monica Dreitcer, Julie Edwards, Sadie Ferguson, Cecilia Fierro, Elaine Filadelfo, Shilpa Grover, Emily Hagerman, Marta Hanson, Andrea Hong, Joanne Karchmer, Sarah La Due, Ariella Leaffer, Kate Maeder, Zack Malitz, Jen Milley, Jake Moritz, Jane Nevins, Melanie Nutter Elisa Perez-Selsky, Molly Peterson, Molly Redding, Nicole Regalado, Janis Rice, Erika Scott, Kevin Shelley, Gretchen Sisson, Melissa Sladden
Tickets:  secure.actblue.com $25. up 

Prop 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Briefing
When:  August 7, 2014 -  Thursday
            6:30 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Muslim Community Center, 4760 Mission Dtreet, San Francisco
What:  SFOP/PIA  along with PICO California affiliates across the state will be focusing their civic engagement efforts on the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act.  We invite potential partners, clergy leaders, allies and  endorsers to join in learning more about this ballot initiative.
Information:  sfop.org

August 8, 2014 - Friday

Frank Robinson - Memorial
When:  August 8, 2014 - Friday
           5:00 p.m. to 9:00 P.M.
Where:  Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
Information: ebar.com/news/article.php?sec+news&article=69866

August 10, 2014 - Sunday

Bay Area Civil Liberties Coalition (SFCLC) General Meeting
When:  August 10, 2014 - Sunday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Unitarian Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Join Restore the Fourth SF Bay Area, Bill of Rights Defense Committee, Code Pink, Media Alliance and the SF 99% Coalition for a general meeting to fight  surveillance.  
Information: restorethefourthsf.com

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Monday, July 21, 2014

San Francisco Political Events - July/August - revised


                                                   

Change: July 24, 2014 - District 3 Democratic Club venue has changed to Joe DiMaggio Recreation Center, 651 Lombard Street, San Francisco

July 21, 2014 - Monday 

Believe in City College Again:  Wendy Aragon for College Board Kick-Off
When:  July 21, 2014 - Monday
10:00 a.m. - meet on City Hall front steps and then into San Francisco Department of Elections, Room 48, San Francisco
Where:  City Hall,  City Hall,  San Francisco
What:  Believe in City College Again:  Wendy Aragon for College Board.
Join Wendy Aragon, her family, friends and supporters as she makes it official and summit signed petitions to het her on the November 4, 2014 Ballot.
Information:  wendolyn.aragon@gmail.com

Chinese Progressive Association - San Francisco Living - Room for Dignity
When:  July 21, 2014 - Monday
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall Steps, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place,  San Francisco
What: Join the Chinese Progressive Association and community members in mobilizing the Chinese Immigrants and their experiences around issues of affordability, gentrification and economic inequality living in San Francisco through the sharing of personal testimonies and activities.  It will also raise awareness about two ballot measures in the upcoming election that CPA, in coalition with other organizations, has helped to organize around:
1.  increase the minimum wage to $15./hr and
2.  anti-speculation tax
Information: cpasf.org

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When:  July 21, 2014 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When:  July 21, 2014 - Monday
5:15 to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Nicholas Persky, Michelle Kong, Joshua Cardenas, DeAsia Landrum, Angel Van Stark, Jina Bae, Anna Bernick, Sophie Edelhart, Monica Flores, Ramon Gomez, Michel Li, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Luisa Sicairos, Denesia Webb, Eric Wu, Joyce Wu, Ariel Yu
Information:  sfbos.org

India Basin Neighborhood Association - India Basin Project Information Meeting
When:  July 21, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Shipyard, Building 101 Auditorium, San Francisco
What: India Basin Project Information meeting.  Hosted by India Basin Neighborhood Association and Build Inc. to discuss the future development plans for the former Acosta land, currently being called "The Village".
Information:  indiabasin.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Supervisor Mark Farrell
When:  July 21, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m. - Neighbor Meet and Greet
7:30 p.m. - Program
Where:  St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Noe Valley Democratic Club -  Mark Farrell, District 2 Supervisor and Chair of the Budget Committee of the Board of Supervisors will speak.
Information:  Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com

July 22, 2014 - Tuesday

Housing Authority
When:  July 22, 2014 - Tuesday
9:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Leroy Lindo, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information:  sfha.org

Board of Supervisors
When:  July 22, 2014 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohn, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

Trevor McNeil for School Board
When:  July 22, 2014 - Tuesday
 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:  Pause Wine Bar, 1666 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Trevor McNeil for School Board.  Please join Assembly Member Phil Ting and friends to talk about our city's schools, Trevor's campaign and to share ideas about local politics.  All are welcome - this is not a fundraiser but rather a chance to hear from/ask questions of the candidate and meet people interested in local politics or local schools.
Information:  democracy.com/trevormcneil


July 23, 2014 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When:  July 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 Sub-Committee - Special Meeting
When:  July 23, 2014 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What:  Outreach Advertising and Neighborhood Outreach Advertising
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Commission of Status of Women
When:  July 23, 2014 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Andrea Shorter, Amy Ackerman, Alicia Gamez, Mary Jung, Julie Soo
Information:  sfgov.org/dosc/cosw-meeting-information/meeting/2014-July-23-agenda

Taxi Tech and Rideshare - A Forum and Video Screening
When:  July 23, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Redstone Building, 2940 16th Street, San Francisco
What:  Taxi Tech and Rideshare - A Forum and Video Screening.  Forum with a video will look at how tech applications used by Uber  and other companies and how this is affecting taxi drivers and the industry.  
Speakers:
Mark Gruber, United Taxi Workers UTW
John Han, Taxi driver and videographer
Keith Raskin, Uber Driver
Veena Dubal, researcher
Sponsored by United Taxicab Drivers and The Taxi Driver Institute
Donation requested
Information: 415-701-8294
Information:   laborfest.net

July 24, 2014 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, Katy Tang, David Chiu
Information:  sfbos.org

Rules Committee
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Norman Yee, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information:     sfbos.org

Human Rights Commission - Hero Awards
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What:  Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 50th Anniversary of the Human Rights Commission: Co-Chairs: Susan Belinda Christian and Sheryl Evans Davis
"Carrying on the Legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 50-years later".  Featured speakers:
Theo B. Miller- office of the Mayor, San Francisco in partnership with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Eva Jefferson  Paterson President and Co-Founder Equal Justice Society
Presentation of the SF Human Rights Commission 2014 "HERO" Awards - Supervisor London Breed and Supervisor Malia Cohen will recognize nominees before the presentations
HRC HERO Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement in Human Rights Advocacy - Linda Brooks Burton (Post-Humous) - Managing librarian of the Bayview Library for 15 years and, a 30-year veteran of the San Francisco Public LIbrary.
HRC HERO Award for Students Advancing Civil Rights:  Robert Bell - Apprentice  Student with the Sheet Metals Union.
The Graduates and Current Students of 100% College Prep/Bayview Association for Youth
Since 1999, the Bayview Association for Youth has created a cadre of college ready and eligible low-income minority students who enter and complete post-secondary institutions. 
DeAnthony Jones -  Senior  at Sacramento State University
Commissioners:  Susan Christian, Mark Kelleher, Michael Sweet, Sheryl Evans Davis, Faye Woo Lee, Michael Pappas, Richard Pio Roda
Information: sfgov.org/sfhumanrights

100 Days "til November Kickoff Party - David Campos for Assembly
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Bissap Baobab, 3372 19th Street, San Francisco
What:  Kickoff Party - David Campos for Assembly - 100 Days 'til November.
Ticketsdavidcampossf.nationbuilder

Art Auction Fundraiser:   Tony Kelly for District 10 Supervisor
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p..
Where:  PKirkeby Fine Art and Framing, 128 Texas Street, San Francisco
What:  Art Auction Fundraiser for Tony Kelly for District 10 Supervisor.
Fighting for creative and diverse neighborhoods.  Food sponsored by Knights Catering.
Artists:  Frank Lobdell, Andrew Schoultz, Daniel Phil, Henry Jackson, j. Schumann, Jeffrey Grobart,  Kate  Temple, Kimberly Austin, Kim Frohsin, Lee Cline, Margie Burke, Marti Mckee, Peter Kirkeby, Phillip Dvorak, Sharon Beals, Suzy Barnard, Stacey M. Carter, Topher Delaney, Ward Schumaker
Hosts:  Collette Simko-Knauss, David Fletcher, Loretta Lynch and Jack Davis, Susan and Jason Johnson, Kate and JR Eppler, Kelly and j. Schumann, Matt Gonzalez, Peter Kirkeby, Topher Delaney
Information:    tonykelly2014.com

District 6 Neighborhood Business Summit 
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  WeWork, 25 Taylor Street, San Francisco
What:  District 6 Neighborhood Business Summit - Office of Supervisor Jane Kim in partnership the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.   Event will bring merchants together with their Supervisor  and other city officials to discuss local business concerns.  No fee to attend.  Complimentary refreshments provide byMomo's and We Work.  Businesses not located in District 6 are welcome to attend.  
Register:  sfchamber.com/events/District-6-Neighborhood-Business-Summit-2539/details

SFMTA - The Embarcadero Enhancement Project Open House 
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:  Pier 1, The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What:   First open house to launch the Embarcadero Enhancement Project to get your input. The planning process will span over the next year to develop a conceptual design in efforts to improve the safety and comfort for all those traveling along The Embarcadero.  This is a multi-agency project being led in coordination by SFMTA, Port of San Francisco, SF Dept. of Public Works and the SF Planning Dept. 
Informationsfmta.com/calendar/meetings/embarcadero-enhancement-project-open-house


Change: District 3 Democratic Club - Candidate Forum/Endorsement 17th Assembly District 
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
*Where:  Venue Change to:  Joe DiMaggio Recreation Center, 651 Lombard Street, San Francisco from Tel-Hi, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What:  District 3 Democratic Club - Candidate Forum and endorsement for the 17th Assembly District run off election between David Campos and David Chiu .
There will also be a presentation by the proponents and opponents of the proposed Sugar Beverage Tax which will be on the November ballot.  
Informationd3dc.net

Richmond District Democratic Club - 
When:  July 24, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Richmond Police  Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Richmond District Democratic Club meeting.  Agenda includes an inside look at the recently approve City Budget, possible changes to bonfires at Ocean Beach, a review of this year's Club endorsement process.  Come talk politics and mingle with your Richmond neighbors.
Information:  rddc.nationbulder.com

July 25, 2014 - Friday

Re-Elect Supervisor Malia  Cohen/Deputy Sheriffs' Association Fundraiser
When:  July 25, 2014 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs' Association, 35 Gilbert Street, San Francisco
What:  Join the San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs' Association in support of Supervisor Malia Cohen's Re-election Campaign for District 10 Supervisor
$25. $50. $75.  
RSVP: act.myngp.com/Forms/-6928788026709508096


July 26, 2014 - Saturday

SEIU 1021 Social Economic Justice Community Forum
When:  July 26, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  350 Rhode Island, San Francisco
What:  Join members of SEIU 1021 for an education forum to discuss how union members and democratic club can work closer together to support each other's goals.
Confirmed participants are:
Black Leadership Forum
San Francisco Latino Democratic Club
African American Democratic Club
San Francisco Officers for Justice
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
RSVP: 1-877-687-1021

Happy Birthday, JK!
When:  July 26, 2014 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Folsom Street Foundry, 1415 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What:  Happy Birthday, JK!  Happy Birthday Party and Fundraiser for Supervisor Jane Kim.  Libations, grub and music
Donatejanekim.org/contribute


Fifth Annual GLIDE Legacy Gala:  A Love Supreme
When:  July 26, 2014 - Sunday
7:00 p.m. to Midnight
Where:  The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Fifth Annual GLIDE Legacy Gala:  A Love Supreme.  Black tie event , cocktails, food. 
Tickets:    goo.gl/3jZvYw

July 27, 2014 - Sunday

Salsa Sundays Fundraiser for Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center (BHNC)
When:  July 27, 2014 - Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Where:  El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco.
What:  Fundraiser for Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center.  El Rio will donate all of their door proceeds between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  to the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center.  Come dance to the best Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia bands from the bay area.  Yummy food offerings, drink specials.
Information:   bhnc.org

July 29, 2014 - Tuesday

Mission Economic Development Agency - Mission Backpack Giveaway Fundraiser and Happy Hour
When:  July 29, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Cha Cha Cha, 2327 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Cha Cha Cha is holding a fundraiser for Mission District Backpack Giveaway.  On August 9, the Mission Economic Development Agency and San Francisco's Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services will come together to give away 2,000 backpacks to Mission District kids to get ready for back to school.  Join us to raise donations to  support this event - Cha Cha Cha will donate a portion of the night's revenue.
Information:  medasf.org

July 30, 2014 - Wednesday

Medicare's Birthday!
When/Where/What:  July 30, 2014 - Wednesday
3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rally at Valencia/22nd Street, Social Security Office.  Songs, cake and information on the important of Medicare.  Rally to restore cuts to hours and services at this and other Social Security offices
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Town Hall meeting at City College Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia Street (across the street in Room 109, San Francisco).  A Town Hall meeting on why Medicare needs to be protected, improved, and expanded to cover everyone.  This event marks the San Francisco kick-off of the Campaign for a Healthy California, which aims to win Single-Payer/Medicare-For-All healthcare in California.
Where:  see above
What:  Medicare's Birthday.  Protect it!  Improve It! Expand it to cover everyone!
Sponsored by the California Alliance for Retired Americans and the Campaign for a Healthy California
Information: chc-sf@gmail.com 415-550-0828
Source - Gray Panthers - San Francisco graypantherssf.igc.org

July 31, 2014 - Thursday

Vera Haile Dalenberg - Memorial
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  St Mary's Cathedral in St. Francis Hall, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What:  Memorial for the beloved Vera Haile Dalenberg.

Stevon Cook for School Board
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  L's Cafe, 2872 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Stevon Cook for School Board - celebrate the campaign and discuss the work that lies ahead.  
RSVP:  stevoncook.com

San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Summer in the City
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Chambers eat + drink, 601 Eddy, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Summer in the City.
Join SFWPC in recognizing the 2014 Summer in the City Honorees:
Assemblymember Tom Ammiano - Lifetime Achievement Award for accomplishments as a trailblazer and LGBT rights activist
Supervisor London Breed - Inspiration Award for her advocacy and being a role model for women in politics.
Rebecca Solnit - Local Heroine Award for her acclaimed writing and contribution to the feminist movement. 
Sponsors:
Oval Office Sponsors:  SEIU Local 1021, Stop Unfair Beverage Taxes - Coalition for an Affordable City
Speaker of the House Sponsors:  Assemblyman Phil Ting, Supervisor Malia Cohen, NARAL Pro-Choice California, Platinum Advisors
Speaker of the Assembly Sponsors:  Public Defender Jeff Adachi, Alix Rosenthal DCCC Member, Women Get It Done, Annie Chou, Tony Kelly
SFWPC Champion Sponsors:  Supervisor David Campos, Matt Haney - School Board Member, Rafael Mandelman - CCSF Board Member, Zoe Dunning, DCCC Member, Hene Kelly - DCCC  Member,  Rebecca Prozan, DCCC Member, Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, Wendy Aragon for Community College Board, Daniel Flores for SF Superior Court Judge, Carol Kingsley for SF Superior Court Judge, Angela Chan, Jason Fried, Laura Hahn, Elizabeth Laferriere, Jane Morrison, 
 Hors devours, no host bar .
Tickets  $35. includes one year membership, Individual Ticket -  $15. current SFWPC,  (see actblue website)  secure.actbue.com/contribute/pagesitc2014

Plaza 16 Community Meeting
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: St. John's Episcopal Church (Julian Avenue at 15th Street)  1661 15th Street, San Francisco
What:  Plaza 16 Community meeting.  Get the latest updates on the proposed development for 10-story towers at 16th and Mission.  Help fight for neighborhood development that prioritizes the needs of people before the profits of real estate developers.
Information:  plaza16.org

South Beach District 6 Democratic Club Social Event - Meet the candidates
When:  July 31, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  SB40 (aka Carmen's) Pier 40, San Francisco
What:  South Beach District 6 Democratic Club Social Event - Meet the candidates.  The Club has invited local candidates for State Assembly, District 6 Supervisor, Superior Court Judge, Board of Education, Community College Board, Assessor - Recorder, Public Defender and Proponents/Opponents of several of the Propositions who/which will appear on the November ballot.  
The objective of the event is to provide a venue to encourage informal one on one conversation with the candidates.  It will also provide an opportunity to meet neighbors from South Beach, Rincon, Mission Bay and SOMA in a relaxed atmosphere to  talk  politics and make new friends.  If you live in District 6, come to the social event, become a member and this will qualify you to participate in the endorsement meetings scheduled for September.
Information: southbeachdems.com

August 3, 2014 - Sunday

Jerry Day 2014
When:  August 3, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. - doors open
11:30 a.m. - show
Where:  Jerry Garcia Amphitheater/McLaren Park, 45 John F. Shelley Drive, San Francisco
What:  12th Annual Jerry Day.  Melvin Seals and JGB, Stu Allen and Mars Hotel, Tea Leaf Trio
Information: jerryday.org Event is free.  Reserved section for $100. or more

August 4, 2014 - Monday

David Chiu for State Assembly Happy Hour Meet & Greet
When:  August 4, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  John Collins, 138 Minna Street, San Francisco
What:  David Chiu for State Assembly Happy Hour Meet & Greet with SF Board of Supervisors President and State Assembly Candidate. 
Drink specials and bar snacks.
Co-hosted by:  Deborah Schneider, Josh Becker, Patrick Valentino, Suzanne Goldstein, Steve Ngo, Victoria Johnson, Eugene Eric Kim, Leslie Garner, Kristy Young Coleman
Information:  votedavidchiu.com

August 5, 2014 - Tuesday

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Early endorsements of some measures that have qualified for November ballot.
When:  August 5, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What:  Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Early endorsements of some measures that have qualified for November ballot.  
Information:  phdemclub.org



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