April 20, 2015 - Monday
Land Use and Transportation Committee
When: April 20, 2015 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org
Youth Commission
When: April 20, 2015 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jillian Wu, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Rosa Chen, Emily Guo, Luis Avalos Nunez, Precious Listana, Joyce Wu, Noah David, Alex Berliner, E'mani Davis, Joshua Cardenas, Michel Li, Anna Bernick, Sophie Edelhart, David Zheng
Information: sfbos.org
Corks & Kegs - Fundraising Reception - Vicki Hennessy
When: April 20, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Matrix Fillmore, 3138 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Vicki Hennessy for Sheriff 2015/
Tickets: $50., $250., $500.
RSVP rsvp@hennessyforsheriff.com
Information: hennessyforsheriff.com
Eastern Neighborhoods - Citizen's Advisory Committee
When: April 20, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Planning Department, Room 431, 1650 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Eastern Neighborhoods Citizen's Advisory Committee was created by Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans, the central community advisory body charged with providing input to City Agencies and decision makers with regards to all activities related to implementation of the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plan.
Committee: Chris Block, Walker Bass, Joe Boss, Don Bragg, Tanya Ciranakhon, Cyndy Comerford, Keith Goldstein, Oscar Grande, Bruce Kin Huie, Henry Karnilowitz Juie Leadbetter, Toby Levy, Robert Lopez, Fernado Marti, Kristian Ongoco, Arthur Reis, Maureen Sedonaen, Alisa Shen, Kate Sofis
Information: Mathew Snyder - mathew.snyder@sfgov.org sf.planning.org
April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
San Francisco Gray Panthers - Confronting the SF Housing Crisis
When: April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin, Fireside Room, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Gray Panthers - Confronting the SF Housing Crisis
Tim Redmond, Hillary Ronen, Kay Walker
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkmann, Gwyneth Borden, Malcolm Heinicke, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
Board of Supervisors
When: April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Julie Christensen, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
Chinese for Affirmative Action - 2015 Member Meeting
When: April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Chinese Community Room, 17 Walter U. Lum Place, San Francisco
What: A Changing World for Civil Rights. CAA 2015 Membership Meeting. Advocating for fair and inclusive immigration reform, fighting to keep City College of San Francisco open, providing hundreds of newcomer immigrants with job assistance. Come learn about these activities, plus campaign to renovate our building for the next generation of social activism.
Featuring dialogue with Vincent Pan, CAA Executive Director and Randall Yip, Senior Producer at ABC7 TV about the changing civil rights landscape.
Free for CAA Members. Suggested $35. donation to become a member.
Light refreshments.
RSVP Required: caasf.org
14/14L Mission Rapid Project Open House
When: April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Open house to share details behind proposed improvements to 14/14L.
Information: sfmta.com
Public Safety Downhill l - Supervisor John Avalos and Captain Joe McFadden
When: April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Crocker Amazon Clubhouse, 799 Moscow, San Francisco
What: Supervisor John Avalos and Captain McFadden invite you to a community meeting and conversation about safety concerns in District 11. There will be an update on the recent homicides in Crocker Amazon park, as well as information on what actions various City agencies are taking around public safety in the district. This is an opportunity for members of the public to voice their concerns and work collectively with City agencies on improvements.
Information: frances.hsieh@sfgov.org
Mission Local - In Bleak Media Landscape, Hope? A Mission Local Forum
When: April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Borderlands Books, 866 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: With recent closures of Bay Area publications, there is worry about the state of local media. Community discussion on the future of Mission Local and local news in general.
A neighborhood mixer - there will be food and drink and engaging discussion about the future of Mission Local and you.
Information: missionlocal.org
Source: Facebook events.
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club April General Membership meeting
When: April 21, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Scoop on upcoming actions and learn about pressing issues in the community including an update from former Supervisor Christina Olague about Calle 24 and Latinos in the Mission.
Information: info@milkclub.org
April 22, 2015 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 22, 2015 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information: sfbos.org
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 22, 2015 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m .
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information: sfbos.org
Mission Action Plan 2020 - Community meeting on Housing and Jobs for all in the Mission
When: April 22, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting on housing and jobs for all in the Mission.
Help brainstorm solutions to stem displacement to create more affordable housing options for all income levels and to protect and promote small and locally owned businesses and jobs that serve the community.
Mission Action Plan 2020 is a join effort of community organizations and City agencies to bring job and housing stability to the Mission neighborhood.
Collaboration is formed by:
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA)
Dolores Street Community Services (DSCS)
People Organized to Demand Environmental and Economic Rights (PODER)
City agencies:
Office of the Mayor,
Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD)
San Francisco Planning
Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)
Information: Dairo Romero dromero@medasf.org
Claudia Flores claudia.flores@sfgov.org
Source: Facebook event
District 5 Democratic Club - General Meeting
When: April 22, 2015 - Wednesday
5:45 p.m. - E-board meeting
6:30 p.m. Happy Hour
Where: Martin Macks Gastropub, 1568 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Happy Hour
Information: Eric Norman info@d5dems.org
Hump Days with Harvey - Last drink @ The Lex
When: April 22, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Lexington Club, 3464 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Cherished time with the Lexington Club is winding down - don't miss your chance to share one last drink at our friendly neighborhood dyke bar. Come dykes, come politicos, come allies, come all.
Information: info@milkclub.org
Noe Valley Democratic Club - Special Earth Day Program - Impacts of the Drought
When: April 22, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Wine, cheese, socializing
7:30 p.m. Program.
Where: St. Philips's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Rebecca Lee, a senior legislative analyst at the California Public Utilities Commission will discuss the impacts of the drought on the Sate, Bay Area and San Francisco
Information: NoeValleyDems.com
San Francisco Democratic Party
When: April 22, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
Democratic Party Members: Mary Jung, Kat Anderson, Joshua Arce, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Petra DeJesus, Matt Dorsey, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden, Leah Pimentel, Rebecca Prozan, Alix Rosenthal, Arlo Hale Smith, Francis Tsang, Scott Wiener
Ex-Officio Members: Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Fiona Ma, Mark Leno, Phil Ting, David Chiu
What: From the agenda:
Presentation and Q&A with Supervisor Julie Christensen.
Discussion early endorsement for Mayor Lee for the November 2015 election.
Information: sfdemocrats.org
April 23, 2015 - Thursday
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: April 23, 2015 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Dennis Richards
Information: sf-planning.org
Rules Committee
When: April 23, 2015 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: John Avalos, Katy Tang, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org
Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco - Don't Let Airbnb Steal Our Homes
When: April 23, 2015 - Thursday
3:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco.
What: Planning Commission Hearing on Airbnb. Come express your thoughts against Airbnb revised legislation.
Information: commission.sfplanning.org/cpcpackets/2014-001033PCA
Information: Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco - hrcsf.org
Source: Facebook events
48 Hills Gala First Anniversary Celebration
When: April 23, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What: Join 48 Hills founders Tim Redmond and Marke Bieschke, celebrity guest hosts and the Bay Area arts and activist communities for a gala first anniversary celebration of San Francisco's biggest nonprofit, completely independent news and culture resource, 48 Hills!
Food and drinks (complimentary beer and wine 6 to 8:00 p.m. with music, comedy, entertainment and sparkling personalities.
Event donation: $50, $100., $250., $500. $1,000
Donation: PayPal 48hills.org/donate
Source: Facebook event
South Beach District 6 Democratic Club - Political Insiders tell all: The State and Local Politics of San Francisco
When: April 23, 2016 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Mercy Housing Community Room, 1180 4th Street, San Francisco (hint-take public transit - Giants game on - parking meter pricing will be in effect.
What: Assemblymember David Chiu will discuss first first 100 days in office.
Alex Clemens, Political Insider, Blogger and Editor of The Usual Suspects will provide an entertaining and engaging overview of today's local San Francisco political scene.
Information and RSVP: Facebook.com/events/655284334602939
Information: southbeachdems.om
April 25, 2015 - Saturday
SF Tenants Rights Fair: Knowledge is Power: How to Stay in your Home - a day of workshops
When: April 25, 2015 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Neighborhood School, 627 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Knowledge is Power. How to Stay in your Home - a day of workshops.
Hosted by San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition.
A day of workshops and information for tenants across San Francisco.
Unprecedented effort to inform tenants of their rights and to support families, seniors and working people in their attempts to keep their homes and stay in San Francisco.
The premise is simple: if tenants know their rights before a crisis comes knocking on their door, they will be better equipped to assert their rights in a time of need. Knowledge is power.
Workshop: Eviction Defense Collaborative & Asian Law Caucus will do a workshop on Navigating Buy-Out at 1:30
Workshop: Eviction Free SF will be doing workshop on "Beating your Ellis Act or other eviction using direct action" where you can learn the steps other tenants have used to fight their eviction.
Source: Facebook events
We Are All City College: Save LGBT, Senior and Veterans Programs.
When: April 25, 2015 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Recreational Center, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Join moderator and former Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, CCSF Board of Trustees Vice President Thea Selby, CCSF student Glendon Anna Conda Hyde, CCSF Music Department veteran Madeline Mueller, and Pat Wynne, director of CCSF's Labor Chorus to see how we can preserve the LGBT Program and Diversify Studies at Our City College as well as the classes for Seniors and Vote Programs.
Sponsored: Howard Grayson LGBT Elder Life Conference.
Source: Facebook event
April 26, 2015 - Sunday
Glen Park Festival - 2015
When: April 26, 2015 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Diamond Street and Chenery Street, San Francisco
Information: glenparkfestival.com
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