Change: August 16, 2014 - Jackie Speier speaking. Time change:
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - See calendar below
August 11, 2014 - Monday
Tony Kelly - Fundraiser District 10
When: August 11, 2014 - Monday
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Show 7:00 p.m.
Where: Lennon Studios, 468 Ninth Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Tony Kelly for Supervisor District 10. Music performances by Dick and Jane, The Officials, Wildside, L'Gregore and The Blue Alley Cats. Donation requested.
Information: tonykelly2014.com
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Alice for Transit Talk
When: August 11, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Alice for Transit Talk. Big transit issues in San Francisco, drive, bike, take MUNI -you need to know how this Fall's ballot has everything to do with City Transportation policy. Hear from three distinct points of view: Bicycle Coalition, Restore Transportation Balance and Supervisor Scott Wiener.
Information: alicebtoklas.org
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - General Meeting
When: August 11, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m. Information time to meet your neighbors.
7:30 p.m. Meeting
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room, outside, ground level, entrance from Plaza between north and south towers.
Agenda:
Upper Market Community Advisory Committee: A rep. will present recommendations for the community improvement program enabled by project funding collected from the new developments along Market Street
Crime and Safety Update
Updates from Supervisor Scott Wiener
Information: dtna.org
August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
Port Commission
When: August 12, 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: sfport.com
Irish American Democratic Club - Meet and Greet Candidates and Propositions
When: August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Little Shamrock, 807 Lombard, San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club - Meet and Greet Candidates and Propositions.
Information: Jim Wachob jimwachob@gmail.com
School Board
When: August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: From the agenda: Resolution: Urging the SFUSD to meet the needs of unaccompanied immigrant children fleeing from Central America Introduced by Matt Haney.
Board of Education: Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu
Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee When: August 12, 2014 - Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco Advisory Committee: Sonja Kos, R. Gary McCoy, Howard Strassner, Howard Bloomberg, Robin Brasso, Anyan Cheng, Kevin Clark, Chris Coghlan, Morgan Fitzgibbons, Todd Henry, Becky Hogue, John Alex Lowell, Trevor McNeil, Pi Ra, Thomas Rogers, Devin Silvernail, Kevin Stull, Christina Tang, John Winston Information: sfmta.com District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When: August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7: 45 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
.Presentations:
Cadillac Bar and Grill, 1355 Market Street ABC License
PianoFight at 144 Taylor Business Update
Brew Hub at 7th and Mission ABC License
969 Market Street Place of Entertainment Permit
1028 Market Street Presentation
Public Safety Updates from Southern and Tenderloin Police Stations
Co-Sponsors: Alliance for a Better District 6, Norther of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations of SF, Tip Top Market
Source: Facebook Events - Michael Nulty
Noe Valley Democratic Summer Fundraiser
When: August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Savor Restaurant, 3913 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Noe Valley Democratic Club Summer Fundraiser. Opportunity to speak with local elected officials and candidates, catch up with neighbors and enjoy delicious food.
$35.
Information: noedemsorg.blogspot.com
When: August 12, 2014 - Tuesday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Where: LGBT Community Center, 3rd Floor, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco What: Final qualifying PAC meeting before Milk PAC endorsements on August 16th. San Francisco will be joining us. Program includes speakers who will be presenting on Props A, B, F, H, I, K and L. Discussion will be moderated by Beth Spotswood and Melissa Griffin. After the presentations, SF Beautiful will vote on their organization endorsements. Information: alex.q.walker@gmail.com San Francisco Beautiful Endorsement Meeting When: August 12, 2014 - Tuesday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco What: Join San Francisco Beautiful and Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club to hear supporting and opposing arguments. Information: eventbrite.com/e/sf-beautiful-endorsement-meeting-tickets-12494927665 sue admin@sfbeautiful.org
August 13, 2014 - Wednesday
Police Commission
When: August 13, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Suzy Loftus, Sonia Melara
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
San Francisco Young Democrats - Ride Sharing, Proposition 46, The Increase in Cap on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
When: August 13, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mr. Smith's 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats. Panels:
Ride Sharing - Hear from Marzia Zafar, the Director of the Policy and Planning Division of the California Public Utilities Commission (which licenses for-hire transportation services) and Sally Kay from Uber's Public Policy department.Proposition 46 - Increase in Cap on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits. Prop 46 requires drug and alcohol tests of doctors and increases the state's limit from $250,000 to over $1 million on damages that can be assessed in medical negligence lawsuits. Bob Pack, the author of the proposition, and Samantha Farmer from the Consumer Attorney of CA will speak for the proposition. Victor Christy from the No on 46 campaign and Joe Greaves from the Contra Costa Medical Association will speak against it. Information: sfyd.org San Francisco Democratic Party - Endorsement Meeting
When: August 13, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Democratic Party - Endorsement Meeting.
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, Kene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden,. Ex-Officio Members: Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org
August 14, 2014 - Thursday
Housing Authority
When: August 14, 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
San Francisco Transit Riders Union - PUBLIC TRANSIT CRAWL
When: August 14, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
What: San Francisco Transit Riders Union - PUBlic Transit Crawl
FUNraiser for San Francisco Transit Riders Union. Crawl on the bus! Starting at Mr Smith's in Civic Center and windup in in the Inner Sunset. $40. gets you a year-long membership to SFTRU and 4 drink tickets! Or just come along for the ride; all you need is your bus pass.
All participants responsible for tips, transit fares.
Information: sftru.org
Chinese American Democratic Club - Endorsements
When: August 14, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: CAA Community Room 17 Walter Lum Place, San Francisco
What: Chinese American Democratic Club - Endorsements: Public Defender, School Board
Issues: City Propositions
Richmond District Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: August 14, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Richmond District Democratic Club. Endorsement meeting.
Charter Amendments - Prop B, C and D
Ordinance: Prop E, F, G, H I J
Declaration of Policies: Prop K, L
Information: sfrddc@gmail.com rddcsf.org
August 16, 2014 - Saturday
San Francisco Democratic Party's Streamlined Endorsement Meeting
When: August 16, 2014 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: (interim information) San Francisco Democratic Party's Streamlined Endorsement Meeting. Twelve chartered San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee clubs will hold streamlined endorsement meetings at the LGBT Center on August 16th and Washington High School on August 24. This process will allow candidates to discuss their vision for the City in great detail, more time to meet the community and club members.
August 16th Clubs:
Black Young Democrats of San Francisco :
Information: bydsf.org President - Theo Ellington ellingtontheo@gmail.com
District 5 Democratic Club: (see below)
Information: d5dems.orgPresident, Thea Selby davidtrotman@cabcollege.com
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club
Information: milkclub.org
President: Tom Tempranopresidents@milkclub.or
Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club (see below)
Information: President, Toye Moses williekennedydemocraticclub@gmail.com
Central City Democrats
Information: centralcitydemocrats@yahoogroups.com Susan Bryan - Treasurer
August 24th Clubs: (see August 24th on calendar below)
African American Democratic Club
Asian Pacific Democratic Club
Democratic Women in Action
Filipino American Democratic Club of San Francisco
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club
Irish American Democratic Club
New Avenues Democratic Club
Open to the Public
Note: when I receive updated information I will post. Send me updated information: lindapost2000@comcast.net Harvey Milk Club interviews and PAC recommendation vote When: August 16, 2014 - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, Ceremonial Room, San Francisco What: Speakers begin at 9:30 a.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. with discussion and voting until the end of the time period. Hearing from local candidates and local and state ballot measures; at the end of the day, the PAC will have its recommendations for the general membership. To vote, one must have attended a qualifying PAC meeting in June, July or August and stay for at least two hours of the interview. Information: alex.q.walker@gmail.com
(change) Congresswoman Jackie Speier - Community Meeting
When: August 16, 2014 - Saturday
(time change) 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Temple United Methodist Church, 65 Beverly, San Francisco
What: Community meeting with Congresswoman Jackie Speier.
Information: 650-342-0300
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Clean-Up
When: August 16, 2014 - Saturday
9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Where: Brownies Hardware, corner of Polk and Sacramento, San Francisco
Information: frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org
Dogpatch Playground Dedication Ceremony
When: August 16, 2014 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: 22nd and Indiana Street, San Francisco
What: Dogpatch Playground Dedication Ceremony. Brand-new Dogpatch Playground.
Source: Nextdoor, Inc.
District 5 Democratic Club - Endorsement Vote and Education Seminar
When: August 16, 2014 - Saturday
Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center Boardroom, 1800 Market Street, Room 302, San Francisco
What: Join District 5 Democratic Club Endorsement Vote and Voter Education Seminar. Stop by for any portion of the event you'd like. Meet and hear from candidates plus ballot measure representatives, opportunity for Q&A:Noon to 1: Community College 1:00 p.m. to 2:00: Board of Education 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assembly District 17 (Judge and Assemblymember Candidates) 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Ballot Measures Information: info@d5dems.org Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club When: August 16, 2014 - Saturday Noon to 6:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, Room 300, San Francisco What: Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club - All Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club members are invited to hear from candidates for Supervisor from even numbered Districts, School Board, Assembly and ballot measures. Information: Toye Moses williekennedydemocraticclub@gmail.com August 18, 2014 - Monday
Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: August 18, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bayshore Business Center, 1485 Bayshore Blvd, Conference Room San Francisco.
Information: williebkennedydemocraticclub@gmail.comHot Cop of the Castro, Chris Kohrs for the Ice Bucket Challenge When: August 18, 2014 - Monday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: The Cafe, 2369 Market Street, San Francisco What: Join the San Francisco Police Officers Association and Supervisor Scott Wiener for the Ice Bucket Challenge with Hot Cop of the Castro, Chris Kohrs. All funds raised will support the Officer Down Memorial Fund. Everyone will receive a raffle ticket at the door for a chance to pour a bucket of ice on Chris. Tickets: $30. memorialfund.eventbrite.com (link not working at the moment)
Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club - Endorsement Vote
When: August 18, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club - PAC Membership vote.
Information: alicebtoklas.org
August 19, 2014 - Tuesday
SOS Cathedral Hill - 1481 Post Street Community Meeting
When: August 19, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: SOS Cathedral Hill - 1481 Post Street Community Meeting . Planning Department has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed luxury condo tower at 1481 Post Street. Your comments and feedback are needed. Learn what you can do about the 1481 Polk Street, the current proposal exceeds current height and bulk limits allowed in the neighborhood. At the meeting there will be an update on the project and talk about ways you can make your voice heard.
Information: soscathedralhill.com
Harvey Milk LGBT Club - Endorsement Meeting When: August 19, 2014 - Tuesday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco What: Harvey Milk LGBT Club endorsement meeting. All members in good standing who meet eligibility criteria for length of membership will be able to vote on the club's endorsements for the November election. Information: Alex Walker alex.q.walker@gmail.com
August 20, 2014 - Wednesday
San Francisco Democrats End of Summer Party
When: August 20, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: LIUNA!, Local 261, San Francisco, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Democratic Party would like to invite you to their End of Summer Party!
They will be celebrating their accomplishments over the past year, specifically the work done by their Sue Bierman Memorial Interns and High School Fellows. Come learn about their voter registration and outreach efforts. Your donation to the federal account of SFDCCC will allow future students to gain meaningful experience without financial hardships
Information: sfdemocrats.org
When: August 20, 2014 - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: The Holding Company, 2 Embarcadero Center, 3rd Floor, San Francisco What: First public fundraiser for Jamie Whitaker for District 6 Supervisor. The Holding Company was recently bought by 4 Irish sisters, and is a very welcoming spot. Information: electjamie.com Jamie@JamieWhitaker.com
San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - General Meeting
When: August 20, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Information: sflatinodemocrats.com
August 21, 2014 - Thursday
Tenants Together - Renters' Rights Happy Hour - Bay Area
When: August 21, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Momi Toby's Revolution Cafe, 528 Laguna Street, San Francisco
Information: tenants together.orgAugust 23, 2014 - Saturday Women's Equality Day - Western Region Call to Action When: August 23, 2014 - Saturday 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Where: African American Art & Cultural Complex, Hall of Culture, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco What: Women's Intercultural Network Women's Equality Day. Western Region Call to Action. Join women from San Francisco and Western States: Share agendas and action plans for CAWA, US Women and Beijing+20 Keynoter: Elmy Bermejo DOL Representative to Region Nine Back to Bay Area Honor: Social Justice activists Krishanti Dharmaraj and Marily Mondejar Act: Become par of the CITIES for CEDAW Campaign Nonmembers $75., WIN members $50. Tickets: bpt.me/686978 Potrero Hill Democratic Club - 6th Annual Party and "Shop Local" Silent Auction When: August 23, 2014 - Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 Third Street, San Francisco What: Join Potrero Hill Democratic Club members and friends for an evening of live jazz, food and fun. Plus lots of cool stuff for your bidding pleasure from the fabulous merchants and artists of Potrero Hill and Dogpatch. Music will be performed by jazzmen Chuck Bennett on bass, Ray Scott on guitar, and Jim Zimmerman on drums. No-host bar and food will be courtesy of local eateries and PHCC members. Admission is free. Information: phdemclub.org El Tecolote's 44th Anniversary When: August 23, 2014 - Saturday 8:00 p.m. Where: Cesar's Latin Palace, 926 26th Street, San Francisco What: El Tecolote's 44th Anniversary. Celebrate 44 years of covering our Community. Food and a raffle and music from John Santos, Roger Glenn and Tito Gonzalez and Anthony Blea. Admission $20. and all proceeds go to benefit El Tecolote, and community journalism. Information: eltecolate.org August 24, 2014 - Sunday
San Francisco Democratic Party's Streamlined Endorsement Meeting
When: August 16, 2014 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: (interim information) San Francisco Democratic Party's Streamlined Endorsement Meeting. Twelve chartered San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee clubs will hold streamlined endorsement meetings at t Washington High School on August 24. This process will allow candidates to discuss their vision for the City in great detail, more time to meet the community and club members.
August 24th Clubs:
African American Democratic Club
Information: President - Jo Jackson jeliasjackson@gmail.com
Asian Pacific Democratic Club
Information: asianpacificdemocraticclub.org President - Jay Cheng apdcsf@gmail.com
Democratic Women in Action
Information: sfdwia.org President: Jane Bernard-Powers info@sfo@sfdwia.org
Filipino American Democratic Club of San Francisco
Information: facebook.com/FilipinoAmericanDemocraticClubOfSanFrancisco Treasurer: Mike Soncuya mike_soncuya@yahoo.com
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club
Information: wallenbergdems.com President, Jill Nelson Golub sfrwjdc@yahoo.com
Irish American Democratic Club
Information: Jim Wachob, President jimwachob@gmail.com facebook.com/IrishDemocrats
New Avenues Democratic Club
Kelly Dwyer, President
Open to the Public
Note: I will update further information when received.
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club
When: August 24, 2014 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m
Where: George Washington High School, 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting.
Hear about candidates and ballot measures on the November 4, 2014 ballot. Bagel brunch.
Information: sfrwjdc@yahoo.com
Sunday Streets - In the Mission When: August 24, 2014 - Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: Route is a little different from last year. sundaystreetssf.com Filipino American Democratic Club - Steamline endorsement meeting When: August 24, 2014 - Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Washington High School, 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco What: Join the Filipino American Democratic Club of San Francisco for a general meeting in conjunction with the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee. Come meet your elected officials and those who are running for office this November. Information: soncuya@yahoo.com
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