Monday, September 7, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - September 7th to September 14th 2015 - Additions






*Additions:

September 12th - Tag Sale for Friends of Duboce Park
September 14th - Additional information regarding Aaron Peskin event
September 14th - South Beach/Rincon/Mission Bay Neighborhood Association Meeting 

September 7, 2015 - Monday

Labor Day

Young Workers United - Labor Day Salsa-thon
When:  September 7, 2015 - Monday
4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.:  Salsa-thon will start. 
Where:  Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Labor Day Salsa-thon.  Salsa and other genres of dancing, the funds raised during the evening will go towards Young Workers United.  
Information:  youngworkersunited.org
Source:  Facebook events

September 8, 2015 - Tuesday

Vision Zero Task Force
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 2011, San Francisco
Co-Chairs:  Timothy Papandreou and Megan Wier
Information:  mari.hunter@sfmta.com

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information:  sfbos.org


Board of Supervisors
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Julie Christensen, Mallia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

Port Commission
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
3:15 open sesiĆ³n
Where:  Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Leslie Katz, Willie Adams, Kimberly Brandon, Doreen Woo Ho
Information:  sfport.com

San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Endorsement Vote
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Redford Bar,  673 Geary, San Francisco 
What:  San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Endorsement vote.
Information:  kelly@sfwpc.org

San Francisco Youth Commission -- Special Inaugural Meeting
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 278, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Jillian Wu, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Erica Kong, Stephanie Li, Cris Plunkett, Anna He, Jessica Calderon, Noah David, Giovanna Soto, William Juarez, Cecilia Nicole Galeano, Madeleie Matz, Luis Avalos-Nunez, Anna Bernick, Jarrett Mao, Grace Pating,
Hatim Mansori
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco School Board
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Board of Education:  Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Sandra Lee Fewer, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Shamann Walton, Jill Wynns
Information:  sfusd.edu

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Committee:  Howard Bloomberg, Kevin Clark, Chris Coghlan, Morgan Fitzgibbons, Todd Henry, John Alex Lowell, Trevor McNeil, Meredith Osborn, Thomas Rogers, Kevin Stull, Christina Tang, John Winston, Sonja Kos, Becky Hogue, Howard Strassner
Information: sfmta.com

Bernal Heights Democratic Club - Ballot Endorsement meeting
When:  September 8, 2015 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Bernal Heights Democratic Club.  Hear from the candidates and pros and cons on the local ballot measures.  
Information:  bernalheightsdemocraticlub.org

September 9, 2015 - Wednesday

Police Commission
When:  September 9, 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


Latina/o Young Democrats - Measures Endorsement meeting
When:  September 9, 2015 -  Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Galeria de la Raza, 2857 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Latina/o Young Democrats Measures Endorsement meeting.  
Information:  Jon Jacobo:  Jon Jacobo@outlook.com 
Source:  Facebook events

San Francisco District 11 Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When:  September 9, 2015 -  Wednesday
Where:  Henry's Hunan Restaurant, 4753 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Endorsement meeting for District 11 Democratic Club.
Information:  sfd11dems.com

Latinos Unidos Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting and Prop I Discussion
When:  September 9, 2015 -  Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  3080 16th Street, San Francisco (Mission Hiring Hall)
What:  Latinos Unidos Democratic Club endorsement meeting and discussion on Prop  I (Mission Moratorium and Neighborhood Stabilization Plan).
Information:  latinosunidos@gmail.com
Source:  Facebook events

South Beach D6 Democratic Club Candidate Endorsement meeting
When:  September 9, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  South Beach Harbor, Pier 40, San Francisco
What:  South Beach D6 Democratic Club will hear from candidates running for Community College Board and proponents and opponents from Prop. A, D, E, F, G, H and I.
Second endorsement meeting will be on September 24th.
Information:  southbeachdems.com

September 10, 2015 - Thursday

Rules Committee
When:  September 10, 2015 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  John Avalos, Katy Tang, Malia Cohen
Information:  sfbos.org

Planning Commission
When:  September 10, 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

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the San Francisco Community College District 
When:  September 10, 2015 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where:  Gough Street Administrative Office Auditorium, 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
What:  Public hearing and adoption of 2015-2016 Budget
Board of Trustees:  Rafael Mandelman, Thea Selby, Amy Bacharach, Brigitte Davila, Steve Ngo, Alex Randolph, John Rizzo, Bouchra Simmons - Student Trustee
Information:  ccsf.edu

San Francisco Senior and Disability Action - SDA Annual Celebration
When:  September 10, 2015 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  The Arc of San Francisco, 180 11th Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Senior and Disability Action celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Silent Auction of art by seniors and people with disabilities. Support SDA's work to in justice for seniors and people with disabilities in housing, health care and home care.
Drinks, hors d'oeuvres and dancing.
Tickets:  sdacebration2015.eventbrite.com
Informatiion:  sdaction.org

Coalition on Homelessness Art  Auction 2015
When:  September 10, 2015 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco
What:  Coalition on Homelessness Art Auction showing work from over 150 artists in live and silent auctions.  Event includes dinner, drinks, raffle prizes and MJ's Brass Boppers, live New Orleans style brash band.
Tickets:  $40. plus $2.39 service fee   brownpapertickets.com
Information:   cohsf.org

New Avenues Democratic Club Endorsement Vote
When:  September 10, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company, 1735 Noriega Street, San Francisco
What:  New Avenues Democratic Club Endorsement vote.  
Information:  newavenues.nationbuilder.com

Yes on Prop A Launch Party  - Fundraiser
When:  September 10, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Delancey Screening Room 600 The Embarcadero Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Mayor Ed Lee, Board of Supervisors, the affordable housing community, real estate developers, labor, local small businesses and neighborhood groups for the campaign kick-off of Prop A.
Tickets:  email rsvp@sgrconsultants.com for information regarding ticket price
RSVP:  rsvp@sgrconsultants.com
Source:  Facebook events

California Music and Culture Association - A Night of Appreciation for Scott Wiener for State Senate
When:  September 10, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - Mixer
6:45 p.m. - Conversation with Scott Wiener - Democrat for State Senate
Where:  Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  The California Music & Culture Association and The San Francisco Bar Owners Alliance invite you to a night of appreciation for the work Scott Wiener has accomplished for entertainment and nightlife.
Suggested Donation:  $250. up
RSVP  Celeste Wolter celeste@beford-grove.com 
Information:  cmasf.org
Source:  Facebook event

14th Annual Irish-Mexican Fiesta in San  Francisco
When:  September 10, 2015 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Irish Mexican Association invite you to a buffet dinner in honor of  First Responders from San Francisco Police, Fire and Sheriff Departments and the District Attorney Investigation Bureau in the City and County of San Francisco.
Hosted by Chuck Ayala - President - Centro  Latino de San Francisco and Patrick and Ute Goggins, Irish American Democratic Club
Net proceeds to benefit Centro Latino de San Francisco, Inc.
Event Co-Chairs:  Gloria Bonilla and Ethel Newllin
Donation:  $70.  RSVP  by September 4th
Information:  415-861-8758

September 11, 2015 - Friday

Wine with Wendy
When:  September 11, 2015 - Friday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  8 Colonial Way, #7, San Francisco
What:  Wine with Wendy.  Meet Wendy Aragon - candidate for City College Board of Trustees.
Fundraiser and after work gathering,  Award winning Russian River Wines, cheese and other delicious appetizers.
Hosted by City College  Trustee Brigitte Davila
Suggested Donation:  $50.
Donation:  wendyaragon.natiionbuilder.com/donate

September 12, 2015 - Saturday

*Friends of Duboce Park - Tag Sale
When:  September 12, 2015 - Saturday
9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  Duboce Park, Duboce & Scott, San Francisco
What:  Tag Sale - proceeds to Friends of Duboce Park.
Information:  mark@friendsofdubocepark.org

Yes on Prop D:  Mission Rock Kickoff Celebration
When:  September 12, 2015 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Delancey Street:  Herbert Halper Town Hall, 600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate the kickoff of the Yes on D/Mission Rock campaign.  Special guests, food and refreshments (including San Francisco's own Anchor Steam).  Free.  
RSVP   info@missionrock.com
Information:  missiionrock.com

September 13, 2015 - Sunday

Alamo Square Flea Market
When:  September 13, 2015 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Alamo Square,  Scott, Fulton, Hayes San Francisco
What:  32nd Annual Flea Market, crafty vendors, local  artists
Information: alamosq.org

Sunday Streets in the Western Addition
When:  September 13, 2015 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  sundaystreetsf.com

Save CleanPowerSF - No on G House Party
When:  September 13, 2015 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:  Richmond, San Francisco (address provided upon RSVP)
What:  Save CleanpwoerSF - No on G.  A Political Action Committee House Party Fundraiser.
San Francisco's Community Choice energy program, CleanPower SF, will bring clean, renewable  power to all of the city's energy consumers when it launches in 2016.  
Space is limited.  You must RSVP here:  sierraclub.org/san-francisco-bay/sfpachouseparty
Host Committee:
Joshua Arce, London Breed, Jon Golinger, Nicholas Josefowitz, Shawn Marshall, Michelle Myers, Melanie Nutter, John Rizzo, LiUNA Local 261
Sponsors:  Kilowatt Sponsor - Alex DiGiorgio and Miriam Walter

September 14, 2015 - Monday

*" San Francisco, Lost & Found" Book Launch (Voices and Images for Aaron)
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, Tony Robles, Alejandro Murgia, Illustrator Mark Ulriksen and photographers Reynaldo Cayetano Jr., Allison "Ekey" Kitpowsong and Pete Lee and many others  in the launch of "San Francisco, Lost & Found, a collection of short stories, poems, essays, photos, cartoons and collective memories of a San Francisco worth fighting for - and how we can save its soul.
Admission is $10. and includes a hot-off-the-presses copy of the book, edited by David Talbot, founder and former editor of Salon.
Artists and authors will be selling work, as well as entertaining the gathering with live readings.  
Come out and meet the hear 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 a part of the solution - and restoring balance to City Hall.
There is hope - be a part of it
RSVP:  Lee@Aaron2015.com
Information:  aaron2015.com 
Source:  Facebook events

*South Beach/Rincon/Mission Bay Neighborhood Association Meeting - Mark Farrell
When:  September 14, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  South Beach Harbor Services Building, Pier 40A (between Pier 40 and the Ballpark by the tot lot), Community Room, San Francisco
What:  District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell will talk about and gather input for his developing legislation for a sustainable funding source for our park system.
Tom Radulovich - Livable City Executive Director 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



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Deadline 5:00 p.m. - Sunday          September 13th