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.
Information: southbeachdems.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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