Tuesday, September 2, 2014

San Francisco Political Events - September 2014 - changes


                     


Important:  Items change - please check before attending event for any changes
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* Change -Build Inc. India Basin Project Information meeting moved to September 9th from Sept 8th
*Addition: Yes on G Mobilization - September 6th 


September 2, 2014 - Tuesday

Rainbow Honor Walk
When: September 2, 2014 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street San Francisco
What:  Official unveiling and dedication of 20 plaques. 
Speakers:
David Perry, Rainbow Honor Walk Co-Founder and Chair
Supervisor Scott Wiener
Tom DeCaigny, SF Cultural Affairs Director
Information: rainbowhonorwalk.org
Source: Facebook posting

SFMTA Board of Directors and Parking Authority Meeting
When:  September 2, 2014 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Directors:  Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Gwyneth Borden, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
Source: email SFMTA

Board of Supervisors
When:  September 2, 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/source: sfbos.org

SPUR - Fighting Non-Profit Displacement
When:  September 2, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fighting Non-Profit Displacement -   Displacement is an issue that affects key arts and social services non-profits - being priced out of their communities.  The public and private sectors are working hard to fight these pressures with innovative partnerships and city funds recently set aside to help these organizations:
Tom DeCaigny - San Francisco Arts Commission
Brian Cheu - Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
Shelley Trott - Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Leiasa Beckham - Northern California Community Loan Fund
Moy Eng - Community Arts Stabilization Trust
Shamsher Virk - CounterPULSE
$10 non-members
 Information/Source: spur.org

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - More Propositions
When:  September 2, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What:  Speakers pro and cons for the rest of the props on the November ballot: SF Props A, B, D, J. & K.
California Props: 1, 2, 45,46, 47 and 48.
Information/Sourcephdemclub.org

September 3, 2014 - Wednesday

Recreation and Park Commission
When: September 3, 2014 - Wednesday
1:45 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Mark Buell, Allan Low, Gloria Bonilla, Tom Harrison, Meagan Levitan, Eric McDonnell, Maggie Wei
Information: sfrecpark.org
Source: Rec and Park email

Police Commission
When: September 3, 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

FDR Democratic Club - Phil Ting
When:  September 3, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  FDR Democratic Club - General Meeting.
Guest: Assemblyman Phil Ting who will share accomplishments from his first term in The State Assembly.
Information:  fdrdems@gmail.com  
Source: FDR email


South Beach District 6 Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: September 3, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  South Beach Harbor Community Room (located between AT&T Ballpark and Pier 40). San Francisco
What:  South Beach District 6 Democratic Club will hear from candidates running for Supervisor in District 6, Assessor-Recorder, Public Defender, Assembly District 17, Superior Court Judge, Board of Education and Community College Board.  All are welcome.
Information/Sourcesouthbeachdems.com

September 4, 2014 - Thursday

Planning Commission
When: September 4, 2014 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Cindy Wu, Rodney Fong, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Dennis Richards
Information/source: sf-planning.org

SPUR - The New Presidio Parklands
When: September 4, 2014 - Thursday
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: SPUR:  The New Presidio Parklands. Presidio Trust in partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service invited five internationally renowned teams to develop visions for the newly created Presidio Parklands.  Hear from each  team as they unveil their proposals for the first time:
CMG Landscape Architecture
James Corner Field Operations
OLIN
Snohetta
West 8
$10. - non-members
Information/Source: spur.org

Wendy Aragon - Believe in City College Campaign Kick-Off and Fundraiser
When:  September 4, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Wendy Aragon - candidate for City College Kick-Off and Fundraiser.
Donation: $25. $50. or $100.  
Information/Donationwendyaragon.com

San Francisco for Democracy - Endorsement meeting
When:  September 4, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Northern District Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco for Democracy PAC will hold its full endorsement meeting.  Everyone is invited to attend, all SF4D members in good standing may vote.
Information/Source:  sf4democracy.org  communicaitons@sf4democracy.org

Jobs with Justice - Jobs with Justice Forum
When:  September 4, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia, The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics
What:  Jobs with Justice Forum hosted by Jobs with Justice San Francisco.  From the fight to raise the minimum wage, the fight against displacement and the fight to keep City College open, the future of the working class in San Francis is at stake.  Activists from the front-lines of these struggles will discuss the current political landscape and map our way toward.
Featuring:
Maria Poblet from Causa Justa: Just Cause
Fernando Marti from Council of Community Housing Organizations
Shanell Williams, City College Student Trustee
Feng Kung from Jobs with Justice
Information: jwysk.org
Source: facebook

September 5, 2014 - Friday

SFMTA Engineering Public Information Hearing
When:  September 5, 2014 - Friday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What:  SFMTA Municipal Transportation Agency -Engineering Public Information Hearing.
Rapid Network  revised designs  on 5 Fulton, 9 San Bruno, 71 Haight Noriega.
Information/Source:  sfmta@public.govdelivery.com

Jeanmarie (Jeannie) Maher - Celebration of Life

When:  September 5, 2014 - Friday
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  Celebration of Life 
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=jeanmarie-maher&pid=172258154


September 6, 2014 - Saturday

Friends of Duboce Park - 17th Annual Friends of Duboce Park Tag Sale
When:  September 6, 2014 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to noon 
Information: rose@friendsofdubocepark.org friendsofdubocepark.org
Source: email from Friends of Duboce Park, Duboce & Scott Street, San Francisco

Prop C Campaign Launch
When:  September 6, 2014 - Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Where:  Dianne Feinstein Elementary School, 25550 25th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Prop C Campaign Launch.  Join the campaign to reauthorize the Children's Fund and the Public Education Enrichment Fund.  Help secure $125 million each year for San Francisco's children and youth.
Featuring musical performances by Phillip and Sala Burton High School Percussion Ensemble
Activities and supervision  provided for children
Speakers include:
Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Norman Yee,  Superintendent  Richard A. Carranza, local parents, teachers, students and community service providers.
Source:  Facebook

Campos for Assembly - Mobilize to Take Back Our City
When:  September 6, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  24th Street Mission, San Francisco
What:  Mobilize for David Campos.  Rousing speeches from Assemblymember Tom Ammiano and former Mayor Art Agnos.  Light refreshments.
Informationdavidcampossf.com
Source: Facebook events

*Addition: Yes on G - Stop the Evictions
When:  September 6, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  Richmond Branch Public Library, 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Yes on G, Stop the Evictions!  District 1 Mobilization.   Materials  to give voters the facts about Prop. G - stop real estate speculation.  Distribute them at farmers' markets, MUNI stops, cafes, and grocery stores.  Food and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP/Information: stopspeculationsf@gmail.com

Tony Kelly - Volunteer Precinct Walk
When:  September 6, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  Tony Kelly Campaign Headquarters , 3215 3rd Street, San Francisco.
What:  Tony Kelly Volunteer Precinct Walk.   Brief training about talking to voters about the campaign for supervisor in District 10.  
Information:  tonykelly2014.com
Source: email from Tony Kelly campaign

Glen Park Association - Scott Wiener
When: September 6, 2014 - Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Where: St. Aidan's Church, Upper Level, 101 Gold Mine Drive, San Francisco
What: Glen Park Association. Supervisor Wiener's next  quarterly  meeting for Glen Park and Diamond Heights.
Information:  glenparkassociation.org
Source: email from Glen Park Association  

September 7, 2014 - Sunday

Tom Ammiano and Jane Morrison - Sunday Brunch with David Campos
When:  September 7, 2014 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Tom Ammiano and Jane Morrison invite you to a Sunday Brunch with David Campos.
Co-Hosts Dennis Antenore, Robin Brasso, Brenda Jeffers, Bernie Choden, Agar Jaicks, Dick Grosboll, Sandra Mack, Hene Kelly, Suzanne Bushnell, Paul Melbostad
Donation: $35. to $85.
Please mail your reservation and donation  by September 4th to Jane Morrison, 44 Woodland Ave., SF 94117
Informationdavidcampossf.com
Source: mailer (real mail!) from Jane Morrison

100th Anniversary of the San Francisco Labor Temple (Redstone Building)
When:  September 7, 2014 - Sunday
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Open House
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - guided tour of the building
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Program
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - social hour with food.
Where:  2940 16th Street, San Francisco
What:  Premier show of video of the history of the San Francisco Labor Temple (Redstone Building).
Music performances by Dave Welsh and the Rockin' Solidarity Labor Heritage Chorus.
Admission is free.
Sponsored by the Redstone Labor Temple Association, San Francisco Living, Wage Coalition, San Francisco Labor Council, SEIU Local 1021, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 6, Theatrical Stage Employees Local 16, Teamsters Local 665, 
Information: 100yearsredstonelabortemple@rita.org
Source: facebook

lst Annual Haight Street Music and Merchants Street Festival
When:  September 7, 2014 - Sunday
Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where:   Haight Street from Masonic to Stanyan
What:  1st Annual Haight Street Music and Merchants Street Festival.
3 music stages, Children's Alley, Art Displays, Pro Skate Demo and Ramp, Open street block party. 6 hours of music programming with Special Guests.  
Source:  Facebook

September 8, 2014 - Monday

Civic Celebration Honoring Dr. Mimi Silbert of Delancey Street Foundation
When:  September 8, 2014 - Monday
5:30 p.m. Sponsor Reception
6:00 p.m. Civic Celebration
6:30 p.m. Dedicating Ceremony
Where:  Ferry Building, The Embarcadero, Second Floor, San Francisco
What:  Port of San Francisco Civic Celebration as we honor Dr. Mimi Silbert - President and CEO, Delancey Street Foundation.
Dedicate the Mimi Silbert Pathway that will grace the San Francisco Port Brannan Street Wharf. 
Register:   eventbrite.com/e/civic-celebration-honoring-dr-mimi-silbert-of-delancey-street-foundation-tickets-12582738309?aff-estw  event is free
Sponsorship opportunities contact Christine Pelosi sfpelosi@yahoo.com
Sourceeventbrite.com

*(moved to September 9th) Build Inc. India Basin Project Information Meeting
When:  September 8, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Shipyard, Building 101 Auditorium, San Francisco
What:  Building Inc. India Basin project Information Meeting.  The folks at Build Inc. want to present more information about their future plans to develop the old Acosta property that spans the open space from the HP Shipyard to the North-West side of Arelious Walker Avenue.  
If you are interested in the future of Hunter's Point make time to come out and listen to what they have to say, ask questions and participate.
Source:  Facebook


September 9, 2014 - Tuesday


*changed from September 8th - Build Inc. India Basin Project Information Meeting
Shipyard, Building 101 Auditorium
Tuesday September 9th, 2014
6-8pm.
The folks at Build Inc. want to present more information about their future plans to develop the old Acosta property that spans the open space from the HP Shipyard to the North-West side of Arelious Walker Ave.
I suggest anyone who is interested in the future of Hunter's Point make the time to come out and listen to what they have to say, ask questions and participate.
It is only through the engagement of an active community that our neighborhood will improve.

Bernal Heights Democratic Club  - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 9, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Bernal Heights Democratic Club Endorsement meeting - November ballot.  All are welcome - You don't have to b a member to attend.
Speakers include:
Supervisor David Campos - Candidate for Assembly District 17, Candidates for College Board and School Board
Speakers on Local Measures:  Sugar Tax, Speculators Tax, Minimum Wage
Information:  bernalheightsdemocraticclub.org

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
When: September 9, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Advisory Committee:  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 Silvernall, Kevin Stull, Christina Tang, John Winston, Sonja Kos, R. Gary McCoy, Howard Strassner
Information/Source: sfmta.com/node/70160

Potrero Hill Democratic Club -  Candidates 
When:  September 9, 2014 - Tuesday
 Change: 6:30 p.m. *note earlier time from 7:00 p.m. 
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What:   Brief candidate forums for School Board and City College Board  candidates. .  Revisiting for candidates both SF Superior Court Judge and for CA Assembly District 17 - since the primary vote was a tie for both races.
Information/Sourcephdemclub.org

Liberty Hill Neighborhood Association - General Meeting - Parking and Transit
When:  September 9, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  1057 Valencia Street, San Francisco (next to Aquarius Records)
What:  Liberty Hill Neighborhood Association.  General Meeting - Parking anad Transit
Agenda:
7:00 Chris Bowman - Campaign Coordinator for Yes on L
7:15 Peter Lauterborn for the No on L Campaign
7:30 Mark Miller will discuss SFMTA's "Policies for On-Street Parking  Management" - policies created and adopted without public review
7:45  Open discussion Q & A - limited to 2 min. each.
8:30 p.m. Peter Kwan, founder of Homesharers of San Francisco, will discuss Chiu's proposals to restrict rentals in private homes.
Everyone living and working in Liberty Hill and the Valencia Corridor is welcome.  
Information:  libertyhillsf.org
Source: facebook


September 10, 2014 - Wednesday

Supervisors Chiu and Campos Debate:  Nightlife Issues
When: September 10, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. Doors open  - kick-off with an hour of music   from Dj Timoteo Gigante
7:00 p.m Debate
Where:  The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
What:  Supervisors Chiu and Campos Debate:  Nightlife issues.
Moderated by journalist/author Ben Fong-Torre
Mission Statement on event:  To achieve lasting legislative reform at the state level, it is imperative that we have pro-entertainment and culture office holders in Sacramento.  This is an important opportunity to hear the candidate's  positions  on our issues and to make our concerns known".
Free 
Sponsors:  CMAC, SF Weekly, The Bay Bridged Present
Source:   hebaybridge.com


San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission - Special Meeting
When:  September 10, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
Where:  (note location) The Old Mint Building, 88 5th Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting. 
Open House event:  Draft Preservation Element.  Kick-off the public outreach program for the draft Preservation Element and provide an opportunity for discussion with Planning Department staff, preservation professionals and Historic Preservation Commission members. 
Commissioners:  Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S. E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman 
Information/source: sf-planning.org/preservationelment

September 11, 2014 - Thursday

Senior and Disability Candidates Forum - District 17
When:  September 11, 2014 - Thursday
 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  Senior and Disability Candidates Forum - District 17.  Hear from Supervisors David Campos and David Chiu on their plans for long-term care, housing and health care for seniors and people with disabilities, and learn about San Francisco's Long Term Care Integration Plan.
Co-Sponsored by: Long Term Care Coordinating Council, Senior & Disability Action and California Alliance for Retired Americans
Information: info@ilrcsf.org
Source:  Independent Living Resource Center  San Francisco/message from Facebook friends

Poverty and The Achievement Gap
When: September 11, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Buchanan YMCA, 1530 Buchanan Street, San Francisco
What:   Poverty  and The Achievement Gap - C.A.R.E.:  Coalition for Advocacy and Reform in Education.  Is poverty the cause for the achievement gap in our schools?  Come join us for a community discussion with panel speakers.
RSVP/information: sfcareeducation@gmail.com
Source: handout given to me 

September 12, 2014 - Friday

San Francisco Senior and Disability Action Annual Celebration
When:  September 12, 2014 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Senior and Disability Action Annual Celebration Please join us to see old friends and make new ones, celebrate our collective accomplishments of the past year, and enjoy good food and drink.
$75. in advance, $100. at the door.
Information: SDAparty.eventbrite.com
Source: facebook

Thea Selby - Campaign Kick Off Party
When:  September 12, 2014 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where:  Blackbird Bar, 2124 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Campaign Kick Off Party for Thea Selby - candidate for Community College Board
Sponsors:
Former CA Assembly Speaker Pro Tem and Candidate for State Board of Equalization Fiona Ma
Supervisor London Breed - District 5
Board of Education Commissioner Matt Haney
City College Board Trustee and DCCC Member Rafael Mandelman
Community Leader/Blogger Linda Post
Community Leader Katherine Hans Von Rotes schild Zitler
Donation Levels:  $35. Suggested, $75-$150 - Sponsor, $250 City College Believer, $500 College Champion
Information/Donation: theaselby.nationbuilder.com
Source: email from Thea Selby

September 13, 2014 - Saturday

Supervisor Mark Farrell - Re-Election Campaign Kick-off event
When:  September 13, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where:  Moscone Park, 1800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
What:  Supervisor Mark Farrell Re-Election Campaign Kick-off event.
Refreshments and fun for the whole family.
Information/source: markfarrell.com

You're Invited:  Community Open House
When:  September 13, 2014 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where:  California College of the Arts, 1111 8th Street, San Francisco
What:  Owners of 100 Hooper invite you to a community open house to discuss redevelopment plans.
hosted by Potrero Dogpatch Merchants Association
Information:  pdma-sf.org
Source: facebook event

September 14, 2014 - Sunday

Sunday Streets in the Western Addition
When:  September 14, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  sundaystreetssf.com
Source:  facebook events

34th Annual Comedy Day
When:  September 14, 2014 - Sunday
Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Where:  Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
What:  34th Annual Comedy Day - Dedicated to the Memory of Robin Williams
One stage - 5 hours - 40 comedians
Information: comedyday.org

 September 16, 2014 - Tuesday

San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - District 10 Supervisor Candidate Debate
When:   September 16, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  Alex Pitcher Community Center, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What:  District 10 Supervisor Candidate Debate hosted by San Francisco Black Leadership Forum.
Debate with all candidates that have declared their candidacy for Supervisor in District 10.  Live broadcast of the issues facing the community in the November 2014 elections
Homelessness
Economic Development
Apprentice Programs, Job Development
Solutions for Crime.
After the debate the membershio of the Black Leadership Forum will vote to endorse the candidates for election.
The debate will be re-broadcast on Marvin Robinson's Sunday Morning Show SF District 10 Show on KBLX 102.9 on Sunday 21, 2014.
Source: Facebook events

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