September 28, 2015 - Monday
San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - Community Endorsement meeting When: September 28, 2015 - Monday 5:00 p.m. Where: Southeast Community Facility, Alex Pitchard Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue What: Participate in impacting the future of the community. Listen to and learn about candidates and propositions that will impact the Bayview Hunters Point - District 10 and the African American community Source: Facebook events
Vicki Hennessy - Pier 23 Fundraiser
When: September 28, 2015 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Pier 23, On the Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: Fundraising event for Vicki Hennessy for Sheriff.
Co-Host: Jerry Di Vecchio, Peggy Knickerbocker, Cathrine Sneed, Dione Bowers, Terry Gamble Boyer, Susie and Mark Buell, Kathleen Daly, Gail Defferrai and Belinda Gregory Head, Carolyn and Timothy Ferris, Robert Fisher, Irene and Lock Holmes, Stephanie Jacksosn, Beverly Mills, David Thompson, Patricia Unterman, Erin Welke
Tickets: $50. up hennessyforsheriff.
Information: ted@hennessyforsheriff.com
When: September 28, 2015 - Monday 6:00 p.m. Where: Hamilton Rec Center, 1900 Geary, San Francisco What: Yes on I. Every neighborhood is at risk of losing its special character. San Francisco neighborhoods need a plan. Western Addition neighbors will share their stories of displacement, what we can do about it and how Prop I can be a next step to addressing the crisis. Information: savethemission2015@gmail.com savethemission.org When: September 28, 2015 - Monday 6:30 p.m. Where: The Royale, 800 Post Street, San Francisco What: Meet Aaron, learn more about why this November's election is so important to the neighborhoods and the City Information: aaron2015.com SHARP Election Forum When: September 28, 2015 - Monday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Where: SHARP Community Room, 1736 9th Avenue, San Francisco What: Speakers: George Gascon - District Attorney, candidates for Community College Board and proponents and opponents of Prop C, Prop D, Prop F, Prop I. Co-sponsored by Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association, SF Progress Democratic Club, Sunset Parkside Education and Action Committee and West of Twin Peaks Council. Information: inner-sunset.org September 29, 2015 - Tuesday Board of Supervisors When: September 29, 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 Latino Heritage Month Celebration - David Chiu When: September 29, 2015 - Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where: Office of Assemblymember David Chiu, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite #14300 (14th Floor). What: Join California Assemblymember David Chiu, Mission Neighborhood Health Center, Latinos Unidos and Lataina/o Young Democrats of San Francisco for Latino Heritage Month Celebration. Food and drinks and they celebrate the significant role our diverse Latino communities have played in shaping San Francisco RSVP: on Facebook events in order to ensure you can gain after-hours access to the Sate Building during the event. Information: 415-557-3015 (District Office) San Francisco Ethics Commission When: September 29, 2015 - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco Commissioners; Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne Information:: sfethics.org When: September 29, 2015 - Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Episcopal Church of St May the Virgin, 2325 Union Street, San Francisco What: Stop by to see the proposed improvements for Lombard Street. Safety treatments for people walking, driving, biking and taking transit. Utility upgrades and road resurfacing. Sidewalk Beautification. Travel time savings for drivers and transit. Also - Supervisor Mark Farrell, Vision Zero SF Information: sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/lombard-street-safety-project Murals of the Tenderloin When: September 29, 2015 - Tuesday 6:15 p.m. Where: Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy Street, San Francisco What: Meet three amazing local women artists for an exploration of some of the greatest murals of the Tenderloin neighborhood with a special focus on the unusually detailed and story-packed mural "Windows into the Tenderloin" by Mona Caron - will present a brief slideshow detailing the artistic and community process that generated the mural. Walking Tour, short film screening, brief slideshow and Q&A. Tenderloin artist Lucca Raventinkle, filmmaker Paige Bierman - present her short film "A Bush with the Tenderloin" Admission $10. Tickets: $11.54 - eventbrite.com Information: info@tenderloinmuseum.org tenderloinmuseum.org
September 30, 2015 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: September 30, 2015 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information: sfbos.org
Aaron Peskin - Fundraising Party
When: September 30, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 745 Chestnut, #301, San Francisco
What: Fundraising party for Aaron Peskin - District 3 Supervisor
Hosted by Tom Ammiano, Esther Marks and Dick Grosboll
Patrons: Art and Sherry Agnos, Ed Harrington, Dave Rorick, Steve Williams, Paul Melbostad, Georgia Schuttish, Dick Grosboll, Esther Marks, Philip Achilles, Larry Bush
Sponsors: Henry Bannister, Jerry Levine, J. Scott Weaver, Diana Parker, Jan Blum, Jan and Howard Oringer, Katy Taneyhill and George Matiasz, Robert Holgate
Friends: Ray Berard, James Buckley, Neil Gendel, Lucy Johns, David Levis, Karen McNulty and Daniel Ehrmann, Jane Morrison, Diane Ross, Audrey Tomaselli, Kenneth Scudder, Connie Rubiano and Peter Yedidia, Savannah Blackwell, Joseph Cohen, Gerry Hurtado, David Keenan, Robert Lehman, Linda Festa Plack, Richard Slota, Joann Hendricks, Sheila R. Tully and Rick Claymore, Thomas Brown, Clarice Corell, Brenda Doyle Jeffers, Gary Lea, David Looman, Eugenie Marek, Mitzi Raas, Don Willenburg, Robert Irminger,
Delicious Hors D'oeuvres (prepared by Esther Marks), Hosted Wine and other Beverages
$35., $100. Friends, $250. Sponsor, $500 Patron
Check made payable to "Aaron Peskin 2015"
Information: 415-279-5411. aaron2015.com
Yes on I - Discussion by Mayoral candidates Amy Farah Weiss, Stuart Schulman and Francisco Herrera (maybe)
When: September 30, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street
What: Presentations and a panel discussion about support of Prop I and the future of inclusive culturally-enriching and sustainable development for San Francisco.
$5. Free for campaign volunteers of Prop I and Prop F and SF residents who have a Yes on I or Yes on F sign on display in their window.
Men of Emerge California Fall Mixer and Reception
When: September 30, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hawthorn, 48 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Join Event Co-Chairs Matt Haney, Ash Kaira, Phil Ting and Tony Thurmond for the 5th Annual Men of Emerge CA Fall Mixer and Reception. Open to both men and women alike,
Tickets: $39. up emerged.org
Information: emerged.org
San Francisco Young Democrats Ball in Blue IX
When: September 30, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m
Where: Ruby Skye, 420 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for San Francisco Young Democrats. Help celebrate the club's successes and share exciting plans for the future.
Tickets: Non-Members $40., Members $20. ballinblue.splashthat.com
Government Audit and Oversight Committee When: October 1, 2015 - Thursday 10:30 a.m. Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco Supervisors: Norman Yee, Jule Christensen, London Breed Information: sfbos.org Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee When: October 1, 2015 - Thursday 2:00 p.m. Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco Supervisors: Eric Mar, David Campos, Julie Christensen Information: sfbos.org SF Clean Energy Happy Hour When: October 1, 2015 - Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco. What: Sierra Club's SF Bay Chapter is hosting a Clean Energy Happy Hour. Come out and show support for CleanPower SF, San Francisco's community choice energy program. Source: Facebook events PUBlic Transit CRAWL 4: On the Great 38 When: October 1, 2015 - Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Where: See details sftru.org starting at 6:00 p.m. at Edinburgh Castle Pub, 950 Geary Street, San Francisco What: SF Transit Riders has been and will continue to be a fierce advocate for improvements along Geary! Fundraiser, raffle including great prizes. Fight to Stay in San Francisco. Call to Action and Community Meeting to Stop the Displacement and Gentrification of residents and community. When: October 1, 2015 - Thursday 6:30 p.m. Where: 1800 Oakdale, Alex Pritcher Room, San Francisco What: Community Organizing Meeting and Action Plan. Residents that are fighting to stay in their community and San Francisco. Bayview Hunters Point, Visitation Valley, Potrero Hill, Little Hollywood, India Basin, Sunnyvale, Dog Patch Candlestick Park, Silver Terrace Information: ACCE sfacce@calorganize.org acceaction.org
League of Women Voters San Francisco - District 3 Debate
When: October 1, 2015 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Francisco Middle School, 2190 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: District 3 Debate - in partnership with Russian Hill Neighbors.
Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The candidates will answer questions from the League of Women Voters of San Francisco and the public.
Information: lwvsf.org
October 2, 2015 - Friday
What: 5th Annual Shared Schoolyard Project
When: October 2, 2015 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason, General's Residence, 1 Fort Mason, San Francisco
What: Join Mark Farrell, Ed Lee, Richard Carranza and the San Francisco Parks Alliance as they celebrate the 5th Annual Shared Schoolyard Project. Serving Cocktails and Appetizers
Tickets: sfsharedschoollyard.org $100. up
Information: Nichelle Lyons nichelle@speakeasy.net
October 2, 3, 4 - Friday, Saturday Sunday
What: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
When: October 2, 3, 4 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Information: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com
October 3, 2015 - Saturday
Take Back San Francisco - VisionSF Launch Party and Election Forum
When: October 3, 2015 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Come celebrate launch of VisionSF - a new citywide movement to reclaim San Francisco as a sustainable, diverse and creative city for all of us.
Learn about the critical housing measures on the November ballot - Yes on A, I, F, J, K - and celebrate the rebirth of San Francisco values.
Tom Ammiano, Sara Shortt , David Campos, Eric Mar and Cleve Jones.
Entertainment from Thomas Heyman, Colin O'Leary and friends from Pangea Futbol Club and Mike Evans.
Filmmakers Joe Talbot and Jimmie Fails preview "The Last Black Man in San Francisco"
Hosts: Christina Olague and David Talbot
VisionSF Co-chairs: Gordon Chin, Jon Golinger, Julie Levak-Madding, Christina Olague, Tim Redmond
October 4, 2015 - Sunday
Sunday Brunch Fundraiser for Yes on Prop I: Affordable Housing and Preserving Artists' studios
When: October 4, 2015 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Arc Studios & Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: Yes on Prop I Fundraiser. Featured artists: Sidnea D'Amico, Barbara Kleinhans, Peter Tonnignsen and Lisa Levine, Paul Morin, Miwako Nishizawa, Sonya Philip, Eric Rewitzer and Rebecca Szeto. Percentage of proceeds from art sales will go to Yes on Prop I campaign.
Source: Facebook events
We Wanna TACO To You! Make A Run for Don Pisto's To REGISTER The Right Way!
When: October 4, 2015 - Sunday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Don Pisto's, 510 Union Street, San Francisco
What: Don Pisto's is registering folks to vote with free tacos and beers. They'll have information on the ballot measures and absentee vote reg forms.
Source: Facebook events
October 5, 2015 - Monday
Inner Sunset Park Neighbors - Quarterly Town Hall
When: October 5, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Topic: A forum on local businesses. Moderated by Hoodline reporter Walter Thompson. Panelists include representatives from the Inner Sunset Merchant Association, the Hayes Valley Merchants Association, and the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
Information: inner-sunset.org
Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Meeting
When: October 5, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: Main theme - bike thefts and bicycle safety. Join Northern Station, SF SAFE and the SF Bicycle Coalition has they discuss the estimated number of bike thefts in San Francisco in general and Northern StationSupervisor Mark Farrell will discuss public safety concerns in his district. Northern Station handles both District 5 and District 2. Information: hayesvalleysf.org
*Photo by Tom Temprano
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Sunday, September 27, 2015
San Francisco Political Events - September 28th through October 5th
Monday, September 21, 2015
San Francisco Political Events - September 21st to September 28th
September 21, 2015 - Monday
Land Use and Transportation Committee
When: September 21, 2015 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Youth Commission
When: September 21, 2015 - Monday
5:15 p..m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jillian Wu, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Erica Kong, Stephane Li, Crs Plunkett, Anne He, Jessica Calderon, Noah David, Giovanna Soto, William Juarez, Cecilia Nicole Galeano, Madeleine Matz, Luis Avalos-Nunez, Anna Bernick, Jarrett Mao, Grace Pating, Hatim Mansori
Information: sfbos.org
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - District Three Debate
When: September 21, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Saint Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association is hosting a Debate for the three candidates running for District 3 Supervisor. Julie Christensen, Wilma Pang and Aaron Peskin
Moderator: Joe Vazquez from KPIX Channel 5
Information: frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org
September 22, 2015 - Tuesday
Board of Supervisors
When: September 22, 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
Port Commission
When: September 22, 2015 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Leslie Katz, Willie Adams, Kimberly Brandon, Doreen Woo Ho
Information: sfport.com
Yes on I/Pause for a Plan
When: September 22, 2015 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
Source: Facebook - Bernal Heights Democratic Club
September 23, 2015 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: September 23, 2015 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information: sfbos.org
Ethics Commission
When: September 23, 2015 - Wednesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 34, San Francisco
Commissioners: Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information: sfethics.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - re-vote on Sheriff's endorsement
When: September 23, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
Information: info@milkclub.org milkclub.org
September 24, 2015 - Thursday
Planning Commission
When: September 24, 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: September 24, 2015 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: John Avalos, Katy Tang, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org
Wags for Wendy
When: September 24, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: George Pet Store, 2512 Sacramento, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Wendy Aragon - candidate for City College. Bring your dog!
15% of the evening's non-food sales will be donated to help raise money for Wendy.
Information: wendyaragon.com
South Beach District 6 Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 24, 2015 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: South Beach Harbor Community Room,Water side of the Embarcadero, located between AT&T Ballpark and Pier 40, near the tot playground, San Francisco
What: Hear from candidates running for Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Treasurer and various Proposition proponents and opponents: Paid Parental leave for City Employees, Expenditure Lobbyists, Legacy Business Historic Preservation Fund and Surplus Public Lands. They will present and take questions.
District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell will share his upcoming legislation for a sustainable funding source for the park system.
Information: southbeachdems.com
SF Housing Ballot Measure Debates - Props F & I
When: September 24, 2015 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia, The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Two Debates on the hottest items on the San Francisco ballot
Prop F - Initiative on Short-Term Residential Rentals
Pro - Dale Carlson, Co-founder, Share Better SF
Con - Keith Freedman, Home sharing advocate
Prop I - Mission District Housing Moratorium Initiative
Pro - Christina Olague, Past member of San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Con - To be named
Source: Facebook events
City College Board of Trustees September meeting
When: September 24, 2015 - Thursday
Open Session 7:00 p.m.
Where: City College Ocean Campus - MUB Room - Multi-Use Building,
What: Board meeting.
Who: Rafael Mandelman, Thea Selby, Amy Bacharach, Brigitte Davila, Alex Randolph, John Rizzo, Steve Ngo
Information: ccsf.edu
City Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: September 24, 2015 - Thursday
7:30 p.m
Where: Hotel Rex, Parlor Room, 562 Sutter, San Francisco
What: City Democratic Club endorsements. Eleven ballot measures, three competitive offices. Welcome Melissa Caen, political and legal analyst for KPIX-TV and on Monday mornings and a Sundays on Around the Bay, will be at the the podium to provide the latest scoop.
Information: citydemclub@gmail.com
September 25, 2015 - Friday
Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San Francisco
When: September 25, 2015 - Friday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Special Joint Meeting with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Members: London Breed, John Avalos, David Campus, Eric Mar, Cynthia Crews, Edwin Lindo
Information: sfbos.org
Aaron Peskin - Meet and Greet
When: September 25, 2015 - Friday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Hyde Out, 1068 Hyde Street, San Francisco
What: Meet Aaron! Candidate for Supervisor in District 3. Tell him your concerns and hopes for the district, learn more about why the November's election is so important to our neighborhoods and the City.
Information: aaron2015.com
Tom Ammiano presents "The Times of Harvey Milk".
When: September 25, 2015 - Friday
7:00 p.m.
Where: McLaren Conference 251, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Look at LGBT Bay Area political history with longtime activist Tom Ammiano. Screening the award winning documentary "The Time of Harvey Milk".
Free. Open to the public
Information: usfca.edu/mccarthcenter
September 25-26 2015 - Friday and Saturday
Bay Area Bold Festival
When: September 25, 26th - Friday and Saturday
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Yerba Buena Gardens, 701 Mission Street San Francisco
What: Two day events featuring live performances, community art-making, multimedia presentations and engaging discussions.
Information: bayareabold.org
September 26, 2015 - Saturday
Visitation Valley/Schlage Lock community meeting
When: September 26, 2015 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Visitation Valley Library Community Room, 201 Leland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting:
1. Discuss the design of the two new parks.
2. Community feedback on priorities for development impact fees.
Information: visvalley.sfplanning.org
Howard Grayson LGBT Elder Life Conference
When: September 26, 2015 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: As LGBT elders, we know how important it is to stay connected to our community and the world. Lifelong learning rocks! A day of information and action on our opportunities for lifelong learning and action to protect this important right.
Speakers include:
Rafael Mandelman,Shelley Glazer. Reps from LGBT Department and AFT 2121 and Rep from Evolve.
Entertainment: Singer Blackberri and Poet Diamond Dave Whitaker.
Information: graysonconference@gmailcom
When: September 26, 2015 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco - Booth #15
What: Disability Unity Festival and Parade. FDR Democratic Club will have booth - we''ll be explaining our advocacy work and registering voters.
Information: disabilityunityfestival.org
CA Domestic Workers Coalition - Domestic Worker Bill of Rights 2 year Anniversary
When: September 26, 2015 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Episcopal Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 1661 15th Street, San Francisco
What: September 26, 2015 marks the 2 year anniversary of the CA Domestic Workers Bill of Rights!
Information: cadomesticworkers.org
Source: Facebook events
September 27, 2015 - Sunday
Cole Valley Fair
When: September 27, 2015 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Cole between Carl and Grattan Streets, San Francisco
Information: midlinestudio.com
Friends of Camp Mather - Free Family Day Party, Auction and Raffle
When: September 27, 2015 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Lake Merced Boathouse, San Francisco
What: Join Friends of Camp Mather for a fund Family Day. For all ages, including a bouncy house, climbing wall, kayaking and demonstrations from Fire Dept. and Police Dept., SFPUC and SF Rec & Park.
Raffle tickets for sale.
Information: Friends of Camp Mather campmather.org
September 28, 2015 - Monday
Vicki Hennessy - Pier 23 Fundraiser
When: September 28, 2015 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Pier 23, On the Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: Fundraising event for Vicki Hennessy for Sheriff.
Co-Host: Jerry Di Vecchio, Peggy Knickerbocker, Cathrine Sneed, Dione Bowers, Terry Gamble Boyer, Susie and Mark Buell, Kathleen Daly, Gail Defferrai and Belinda Gregory Head, Carolyn and Timothy Ferris, Robert Fisher, Irene and Lock Holmes, Stephanie Jacksosn, Beverly Mills, David Thompson, Patricia Unterman, Erin Welke
Tickets: $50. up hennessyforsheriff.nationbuilder.com
Information: ted@hennessyforsheriff.com
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Monday, September 14, 2015
San Francisco Political Calendar - September 14 to September 21st - Changes/Addiitions
* Five Changes/Additions
September 16 - Wednesday
*Addition: Fall of I-Hotel
*Unconfirmed: DCCC meeting
*District 3 Democratic Party - Mark Farrell appearance delayed
September 18 - Friday
*Friends of the San Francisco Library - "Season of the Witch Launch" party
September 19 - Saturday
*Yes on I Mobility
September 14, 2015 - Monday
Land Use and Transportation Committee
When: September 14, 2015 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org
Hearing on Eviction Protections 2.0
When: September 14, 2015 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition - please attend and support this critical proposal supported and endorsed by over 40 labor, faith and community organizations.
Information: antidisplacementcoalitionsf.com
Source: Facebook events
Writers and Artists for Aaron - Cocktail Party -
When: September 14, 2015 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cafe Zoetrope, 916 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What: Join authors David Talbot, Joshua Mohr, Mark Bittner, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Andrew Lam, Tom Robles, Alejandro Murgia, illustrator Mark Ulriksen and photographers Reynaldo Cayetano Jr., Allison "Ekey" Kitpowsong and Pete Lee and many more in launch of "San Francisco, Lost & Found" a collection of short stories, poems, essays, photos, cartoons and collective memories of San Francisco worth fighting for - and how we can save its soul.
Admission is $10. and includes a copy of the book.
Artists and authors will be selling work, as well as entertaining the gathering with live readings. Come out and meet the heart and soul of San Francisco, a creative class that is fighting to survive in the city's current cutthroat real estate market and cultural clear-cutting.
Learn how you can get involved in the Aaron Peskin for Supervisor campaign and be part of the solution and restoring balance to City Hal..
Information: aaron2015.com
South Beach/Rincon/Mission Bay Neighborhood Association Meeting
When: September 14, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: South Beach Harbor Services Building, Pier40A (between Pier 40 and the Ballpark by the tot lot)
What: District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell will talk about and gather input for his developing legislation for a sustainable funding source for the park system.
Livable City Executive Director Tom Radulovich will talk about possibilities for a redesign of Townsend Street
Information: sbmbna.com
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - General membership meeting
When: September 14, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: General Membership meeting. All about Field. With the November election rapidly approaching, Alice's field program is ramping up. Their field team will walk through their program and go over the basics of "Field 101".
Will also be voting on early endorsement for Scott Wiener for State Senate and Kamala Harris for U.S. Senate in 2016.
Information: alicebtoklas.org
San Francisco for Democracy - Endorsements
When: September 14, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Northern District Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Candidates for various offices, and ballot measure spokesperson, will be heard throughout the evening. General public is welcome to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.org
September 15, 2015 - Tuesday
San Francisco Gray Panthers - Toxic Development at Yerba Buena Island
When: September 15, 2015 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Toxic Development at Yerba Buena Island. Public Lands for Public Hands. Stop the forced relocation of the Yerba Buena Island Community.
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: September 15, 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: September 15, 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
Save Midtown - Rent Control
When: September 15, 2015 - Tuesday
5:00
Where: Meet in front of 25 Van Ness, 25 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Rent Board Appeals Hearing regarding Midtown Park Apartments. Please show up in solidarity.
Information: facebook.com/savemidtown
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting No. 3
When: September 15, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Mayoral discussion with Francisco Herrera, Amy Farah Weiss and Dan Kappler and the invited Mayor Ed Lee .
City Attorney Dennis Herrera will speak.
Surrogate for Treasurer Jose Cisneros will speak.
The following props will be covered:
B - Paid Parental Leave for City Employees - Supervisor Katy Tang will speak.
G - Disclosures regarding renewal energy - Eric Brooks will discuss both G and H
H - Defining clean, green and renewal energy.
Brent Turner will briefly present a resolution on Open-Source Voting.
Information: phdemclub.org
September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Karl Hasz, Ellen Johnck, Richard Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org
Tenderloin Futures Collaborative Community Meeting
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Tenderloin Police Station Community Room, 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Presentations on issues of interest to neighborhoods residents, nonprofits, and businesses.
Agenda:
Group Housing Project in the Tenderloin
Legislation regarding Group Housing
Planned Developments for the Tenderloin
Community Announcements
Information: 415-820-1580
Source: Facebook event
*Film screening of "Fall of the I-Hotel"
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Senior and Disability Action and the Manilatown Heritage Foundation present "Fall of the I-Hotel" - Curtis Choy's documentary about the fight against eviction of mostly Filipino and Chinese elders from the International Hotel.
Source: Facebook events
SF League of Pissed-Off Voters - Republican Debate Watch Party
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
4:30 p.m. (note new time moved up from 5:30 p.m.)
Intro: 4:50 p.m.
Debate: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco
What: The Roxie Theater and The League of Pissed off Voters, have put together a Republican Debate Watch Party, introduced by Tom Ammiano.
Come watch the fireworks while drinking beer and venting with your fellow voters.
Feel free to arrive late.
$10.
Tickets Available: ticketweb.com
Source: Facebook events
*(Unconfirmed) San Francisco Democratic Party
(unconfirmed) When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday (note meeting being held earlier in the month)
8:00 p.m. (note later time than normal)
Where: - Milton Marks Auditorium of the State Office Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
DCCC Members:
17th Assembly District: Joshua Arce, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Petra DeJesus, Matt Dorsey, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Rafael Mandelman, Carole Migden, Leah Pimentel, Rebecca Prozan, Alix Rosenthal, Francis Tsang, Scott Wiener
19th Assembly District: Kat Anderson, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Mary Jung, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil
Ex Officio Members:
Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Fiona Ma, Mark Leno, David Chiu, Phil Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org
*changedDistrict 3 Democratic Club - changed.
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Mark Farrell cannot attend this meeting. Will be attending at a future meeting.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com
San Francisco Latino Democratic Club
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SEIU 1021 San Francisco, 350 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco
(actual entrance to the space is on Kansas Street between 16th and 17th Street)
Information: sflatinodemocrats.com
Source: Facebook events
Police Commission
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Northern District - Korean American Community Center, 745 Buchanan Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Suzy Loftus, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Thomas Mazzucco, Sonia Melara
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
San Francisco Elections Commission
When: September 16, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Christopher Jerdonek, Jill Rowe, Charles Jung, Dominic Paris, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu
Information: Nadya hewitt nady.hewitt@sfgov.org
September 17, 2015 - Thursday
Recreation and Park Commission - Special Meeting
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
9:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Allan Low, Gloria Bonilla, Tom Harrison, Meagan Levitan, Eric McDonnell
Information: sfrecpark.org
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, Julie Christensen, London Breed
Information: sfbos.org
Recreation and Park Commission and Planning Commission
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Rec and Park Commissioners: Mark Buell, Allan Low, Gloria Bonilla, Tom Harrison, Meagan Levitan, Eric McDonnell
Planning Commission: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Dennis Richards
Information: sfrecpark.org
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, David Campos, Julie Christensen
Information: sfbos.org
Planning Commission
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
3:00 p.m.
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
Community Living Campaign - Honoring Anne Hinton with Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Community Living Campaign - cocktail buffet honoring Anne Hinton with the Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award. Brief program, Entertainment, Auction/Raffle
Event Underwriter: Kaiser Permanente
Legacy Sponsor: The Denebeim Family, Institute on Aging, The Satten Family
Community Leader: Curry Senior Center, Homebridge, Meals on Wheels of San Francisco, On Lok Inc. and 30th Street Senior Center, St. Francis Square Cooperative
Advent Committee: Debby Satten, Judy Auda, Duff Axsom, Edward Denebeim, Marie Jobling, Kate Kuckro, Amihan Makayan
Board of Directors: Duff Axiom, Michelle Alcedo, Jill Center, Meg Cooch, Ramona Davies, Lollita Kintanar, David Knego, Linda Murley, Robert Newbold, Keyatta Shade
Information: sfcommunityliving.org
NOPNA Neighborhood Meeting
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 - Meeting
Where: Oasis Cafe, Divisadero @ McAllister, San Francisco
What: Scheduled speakers:
SFPD Park and Northern Station
Supervisor London Breed
Harding Theater (potential) business tenant Danny Marks
Lava Mae (Wash Me) - Doneice Sandoval
Danny Yadegar - November Housing measures
Dean Preston - Tenant Bootcamp
Information: nopa.org
Mission Housing Development Corporations - 2015 Gala and Silent Auction
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Laborer's Local 261 Hall, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: "Working Together to Build Communities" - celebrate the great, diverse community we live in and the importance of staying connected with each other.
Board of Directors: Pete Gallegos, Gloria Bonilla, Toby Levin, Joshua Arce, Shirley Wong, Viola Maestas, Rosalina Tolentino
Ticket $125. General Admission, Non-Profit $90.
us9.campaign-archive1.com
Information: missionhousing.org
Chinese for Affirmative Action - 46th Anniversary Celebration of Justice
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Far East Cafe, 631 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: CAA Anniversary Celebration of Justice
Honorees:
Emily Lee and Stella Lee Wong
Alliance of South Asians Taking Action
Black Alliance for Just Immigration
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Chang - Author of "Who We Be The Colorization of America"
Master of Ceremonies: Richard Lui
Tickets: $200. caasf.org/2015-celebration-of-justice
SF Democratic Women in Action - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 17, 2015 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, Fireside Room, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for local candidates and propositions on the November ballot.
Information: sfdwla.org
September 18, 2015 - Friday
Bayview Gateway Opening
When: September 18, 2015 - Friday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Intersection of Third Street and Cargo Way, San Francisco
What: Port of San Francisco will hold a ribbon-cutting event for the opening of the Bayview Gateway, a new open space bordering Islais Creek, Third Street and Cargo Way, San Francisco
Information: Tiarra Earis - tiarra-earls@sfport.com
Source: eventbrite.com/e/bayview-gateway-opening-tickets-18025063450?aff=efbmreg
AIDES for Aaron Karaoke FUNraiser
When: September 18, 2015 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Encore Karaoke Lounge, 1550 California Street, Fl 2, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Aaron Peskin with a network of City Hall legislative aides, former and current who believe that we need Aaron Peskin back in City Hall.
Information: aaron2015.com
Dog Days of Summer
When: September 18, 2015 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Presidio of San Francisco, Civil War Parade Ground Lawn, Main Post borders Montgomery Street in the Presidio San Francisco
What: Dog Days of Summer - Guide Dogs for the Blind
Featuring Fresh Beats from DJ Matt Haze and Hush Silent Disco
Cool libations from Anchor Brewing Company, Anew Wines, Chateau St Michelle Winery and Motto Wines
Sweet Temptations by Three Twins Ice Cream
Tickets: $75. in Advance $100. at the door 21 year and old
welcome.guidedogs.com/events/dog-days-summer
*Friends of San Francisco Public Library - "Season of the Witch"
When: September 18, 2015 - Friday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: McRoskey Matterest Company, 1687 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Launch Party for the SF Public Library's 2015 "One City, One Book" campaign honoring "Season of the Witch". by David Talbot.
RSVP: Marcia.Schneider@sfpl.org
September 19, 2015 - Saturday
21st Annual Sunset Community Festival
When: September 19, 2015 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: West Sunset Playground, 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco
What: Live Music, Food, Family Fun
Featuring Sunset Mercantile - A Festive Pop-Up Air Metropolis
Information: sunsetdistrict.wix.com/sunsetfestival
*Mobilization for Prop I: Affordable Housing not luxury housing.
When: September 19, 2015 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 2301 Mission Street, lst Floor Mercadito, San Francisco
What: Yes on I - Talking to voters.
Source: Facebook events
Memorial for Rosario Anaya
When: September 19, 2015 - Saturday
Public Mass and Reception 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Dolores Church, 3321 16th Street, San Francisco
Information: sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Rosario-Anaya--strong-supporter-of-educaiton-6479152.php
Wendy Aragon - Walk the Richmond.
When: September 19, 2015 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Rossi Playground, 600 Arguello Blvd., San Francisco
What: Wendy Aragon - Candidate for Community College. Join Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 and other trades as they walk the Richmond District, Anza Vista, Jordan Park and Laurel Heights to spread the word about how we can build a better, stronger City College.
Information: wendolyn.aragon@gmail.com
San Francisco Shared Schoolyard Project - Supervisor Mark Farrell
When: September 19, 2015 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Hillcrest Elementary, 810 Silver Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor Mark Farrell and the San Francisco Shared Schoolyard Project for kick-ff event marking the schoolyard's grand opening. Snacks and activities for the entire family.
Information: sfsharedschoolyard.org/hillcrest
Source: Facebook events
Peace in the Park Festival
When: September 19, 2015 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Park Music Concourse, San Francisco
What: Peace in the Park festival brings together the diverse San Francisco and surrounding communities to unplug and explore activities of peace and happiness in a fun, inspiring and healthy atmosphere. Free
Program: peaceintheparksf.org
Tickets: peaceintheparksf.org
Benefit for Broke-Ass Stuart and Tom Temprano - The Grand Ole' Party
When: September 19, 2015 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Misson Street, San Francisco
What: A Benefit Show for Benefit for Broke-Ass Stuart - candidate for Mayor and Tom Temprano candidate for City College.
Music by Terry Malts, Planet Booty, Double Duchess, Heartwatch
Information: brokeassmayor.nationbuilder.com
Information: Tom Temprano for College Board tomtemprano.com
$10.-$20. suggested donation
Source: Facebook events
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - 7th Annual Party and " Shop Local"
When: September 19, 2015 - Saturday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Potrero Hill Democratic Club members and friends for an evening of live jazz, food and fund.
Cool stuff to bid on from the merchants and artists of Potrero Hill and Dogpaatch.
Music by jazzmen Chuck Bennett, Ray Scott and Jim Zimmerman
No-host bar and food courtesy of local eateries and PHDC members
Information: phdemclub.org
September 20, 2015 - Sunday
Sunday Brunch Fundraiser for Yes on I - Affordable Housing and Preserving Artists' studios
When: September 20, 2015 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Arc Studios and Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: Yes on I Fundraiser.
Featured Artists: Sidnea D'Amico, Barbara Kleinhans, Peter Tonnignsen and Lisa Levine, Paul Morin, Miwako Nishizawa, Sonya Philip, Eric Rewitzer and Rebecca Szeto.
Percentage of proceeds from art sales will go to the Yes on Prop I campaign.
Source: Facebook events
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Bagels with Supervisor Mark Farrell
When: September 20, 2015 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San
Francisco
What: Supervisor Mark Farrell will be discussing issues before the Board of Supervisors.
Information: wallenbergdems.com
September 21, 2015 - Monday
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - District Three Debate
When: September 21, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Saint Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association is hosting a Debate for the three candidates running for District 3 Supervisor. Julie Christensen, Wilma Pang and Aaron Peskin
Moderator: Joe Vazquez from KPIX Channel 5
Information: frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org
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Important: Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.
Next calendar will be - Monday September 21st
Deadline 5:00 p.m. - Sunday September 20th
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