Monday, May 4, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - May 4, 2015 to May 11, 2015







May 4, 2015 - Monday

Land Use and Transportation Committee
When:  May 4, 2015 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisor:  Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When:  May 4, 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

11th Annual Asian Heritage Awards Celebration and Reception
When:  May 4, 2015 - Monday
5:30 p.m. Check in 
 6:00 p.m.  Awards Ceremony
Where:  City Hall, San Francisco
What:  In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Asian Pacific American Heritage Foundation  is presenting three individuals who creativity in design has had significant impact in his or her field, the community as well as society.
Reception immediately following ceremony.  
RSVP:  Admission is free but please RSVP apasf.org

May 5, 2015 - Tuesday

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  May 5, 2015 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors:  Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Gwyneth Borden, Malcolm Heinicke, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information:  sfmta.com

Board of Supervisors
When:  May 5, 2015 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, 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

SFMTA - Upper Market Street Improvements meeting
When:  May 5, 2015 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  IBEW Local 6 Meeting Hall, 55 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  SFMTA Upper Market Street Improvements meeting.  Share information about upcoming safety improvements to Upper Market Street.  
Information:  sfmta.com

Balboa Reservoir Site Study - Community Meeting
When:  May 5, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City College, Multi-Use Building, room 140, 55 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Join the San Francisco Planning Department, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for the second community meeting about the development of the Balboa Reservoir's Lower Reservoir.
The City is proposing a housing development along with open space.    
Information:  Jeremy Shaw jeremy.shaw@sfgov.org

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - May General Meeting
When:  May 5, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood Center, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What:  Three items:
Calle 24 - Erick Arguello will speak about Calle 24, the stretch of 24th Street running from Mission Street to Potrero Avenue. is name of a group of merchants and neighbors fighting for the heart and soul of the Mission.
SB 128 - End-of-Life Option Act - would allow terminally ill Californians to request medication to bring about a peaceful death if suffering become unbearable.  Jackie Rowe, Northern California organizer for Compassion and Choices will discuss the bill.
Healthy California - Speaker will speak about the half-century mark of Medicare.
Information:   phdemclub.org

May 6, 2015 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub- Committee
When:  May 6, 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 Committee
When:  May 6, 2015 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar, Norman Yee, Scott Wiener
Information:  sfbos.org

Re-Elect Treasurer Jose Cisneros  Keeping Our Money Safe
When:  May 6, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Community Center,  1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Re-Elect Treasurer Jose Cisneros.  Campaign Kick-Off and fundraising event.
General Admission:  $25.; Supporter $100.; Host $500.
RSVP:  Janine Hurty - jhurty@tbwmedia.com 
Information:  JoseCisneros.com

Police Commission
When:  May 6, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Suzy Loftus, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Thomas Mazzucco, Sonia Melara
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org

FDR Democratic Club -  General Meeting - Treasure Island Development Authority, Nick Josefowitz
When:  May 6, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Richmond Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  FDR Democratic Club General Meeting:
Treasure Island Development Authority - Will be giving a presentation and seeking feedback from seniors and people with disabilities in making the redevelopment of Treasure Island accessible for all.   Your thoughts and feedback could shape the redesign of the neighborhood.
Nick Josefowitz - member of the BART Board of Director Nick Josefowitz will give an update on his first 100 days in office.
Information:   fdrdemclub.com

Inner Sunset Park Neighbors - Quarterly Town Hall 
When:  May 6, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - Neighbor Social
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  ISPN Quarterly Town Hall Meeting :
Intersection Murals - Walk SF is working with the City to pilot an intersection painting program here, they are looking for interested neighbors, come learn about this new program and ask questions.
San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team - Rann Parker, Community Liaison (SFHOT) will give an overview of their outreach and answer your questions to homeless issues.
Information:  inner-sunset.org

May 7, 2015 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  May 7, 2015 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Norman Yee, Julie Christensen, London Breed
Information: sfbos.org

Planning Commission
When:  May 7, 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.com

Vietnamese Youth Development Center Gala 2015
When:  May 7, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  Canton Seafood & Dim Sum Restaurant, 655 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What:  Support Vietnamese Youth Development Center Gala 2015.  Youth performances and presentations, a silent auction and raffle.  
VYDC has helped hundreds of young people.  Based in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, 
Multi-service agency offering services in employment and leadership training, education and advocacy as well as individual and family counseling for immigrant and low-income youth and their families.    
General Admission $79.74 - Full Chinese banquet dinner. 
Information:    vydc.org  event

May 8, 2015 - Friday

The Mission Takes City Hall
When:  May 8, 2015 - Friday
Noon (please gather starting at 11:00 a.m.)
Where:  City, San Francisco
What:  The Mission Takes City Hall. Tell the Mayor and Board of Supervisors to  Stop the evictions, no monster in the Mission.  Truly affordable housing now!  No more luxury-priced development in the Mission. 
Co-organized by ACCE, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, Eviction Free SF, Our Mission No Eviction, Plaza 16 Coalition, Poor Magazine 

May 10, 2015 - Sunday

Mothers Day

Sunday Streets in the Mission!
When:  May 10, 2015 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Valencia Street from 26th Street to McCoppin  Hub Plaza.
Information:  sundaystreetsf.com

May 11, 2015 - Monday

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Race and Law Enforcement
When:  May 11, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Important discussion about local issues regarding race and law enforcement.
Panelists will address a range of timely issues including Black Lives Matter, The Human Rights Commission's Pilot Training Program on Implicit Bias, the recent controversy about racist tests sent by SFPD officers, and the Police Commission's and SFPD's outreach efforts to African-American community members
Information:  alicebtoklas.org

Alice Happy Hour
When:  May 11, 2015 - Monday
8:00 p.m.
Where: SF Mix, 4086 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club for their next social mixer after their General Meeting.  
Information:  alicebtoklas.org





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Next calendar will be May 11th- Monday 
Deadline 5:00 p.m. - Sunday   May 10th