San Francisco Political Events - October 26th to November 3, 2015

 Photo by Costa Panagopoulos 

October 26, 2015 - Monday

Land Use and Transportation Committee
When:  October 26, 2015 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim
Information:        sfbos.org

Ethics Commission
When:  October 26, 2015 - Monday
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

San Francisco Labor Council - Black Lives Matter  and the Labor Movement
When:  October 26, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Plumbers Hall, 1621 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Labor Council is hosting a panel discussion on Black Lives Matter and the Labor Movement.  
The program will be moderated by Brenda Barros, SEIU 1021, and Lola Preza, SEIU 1000.
The panel will include a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement as well as union members and workers in the community.  Hear about how unions and community organizations are incorporating this movement and what some next steps are.  
Information:   sflaborcouncil.org


October 27, 2015 - Tuesday

Board of Supervisors
When:  October 27, 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

San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Tenderloin and Polk Pub Crawl
When:  October 27, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Emperor Norton's Boozeland, 510 Larking Street, San Francisco
What:  Meet at Emperor Norton's Boozeland, hang out for a bit, then crawl   way around the neighborhood.
Source:  Facebook events

Board of Education
When:  October 27, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education:  Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Sandra Lee Fewer, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Shamann Walton, Jill Wynns
Information:   sfusd.edu 

Panhandle Residents Organization - Stanyan Fulton  
When:  October 27, 2015 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Fromm Institute on the USF campus, Room 111, Broad Conference Center, San Francisco
What:  Meeting on Proposition F. 
Two speakers:
Dale Carlson from Yes on F
George Marshall from No on F.  
Source:  email from NOPNA

October 28, 2015 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  October 28, 2015 -   Wednesday
10:00  a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information:  sfbos.org

Commission of Status of Women
When:  October 28, 2015 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Andrea Shorter, Debbie Meslch, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Julie Soo, Breanna Zwart
Information:  sfgov3.org

Filipino American History Month Celebration
When:  October 28, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What:  Filipino American History Month Celebration "Celebrating Our Communities"
Special Proclamation by Mayor Ed Lee and Keynote Address by Assemblymember Rob Bonta
Honorary Host Committee:
Board of Education Commissioner Hydra Mendoza
Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure Executive Director Tiffany Bohee
Office of Special Events Director Elsie McAteer
San Francisco Fire Department Deputy Chief Ray Guzman
Entertainment Commissioner Dori Caminong
Asian Art Commissioner Carmen Colet
Graffiti Advisory Board Commissioner Rebecca Delgado Rottman
Community Investment and Infrastructure Commissioner Marily Mondejar
Entertainment Commissioner Al Perez
Human Rights Commissioner Richard Pio Roda
Information:  Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services - ashley.cheng@sfgov.org



San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Citizens' Advisory Council
When:  October 28, 2015 - 5:30 p.m. - Wednesday
Where:  Room 7080, Union Square Conference Room, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 7th Floor, San Francisco
Council Members:  Daniel Weaver, Daniel Murphy, Neil Ballard, Mark Ballew, Stephen Cornell, Joan Downey, Steve Ferrario, Katie Haverkamp, Steve Taber, Alex Reese, Susan Vaughan, Dorris Vincent, Roland Wong, Frank Zepeda
Information:  sfmta.com

San Francisco Veterans Center Grand Opening
When:  October 28, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Veterans Center Grand Opening.  
Information/Ticket:  eventbrite.com  $25. up 
Source:  Facebook events Facebook.com/events/504078329756121/

San Francisco Democratic Party - General Meeting
When:    October 28, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:    Milton Marks Auditorium, State Office Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
Members:
  17th Assembly:  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:  Kat Anderson, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Mary Jung, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Arlo Smith
Ex Officio Members:  Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Fiona Ma, Mark Leno, David Chiu, Phil Ting
Information:  sfdemocrats.org

October 29, 2015  - Thursday

Stormwater Management 17th and Folsom Street Intersection and Surrounding Neighborhood
When:  October 29, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Townsquared on 3180 17th Street (between So. Van Ness and Shotwell) enter through red door closest to gas station.
What:  Join Supervisor David Campos and the SFPUC when they share the results of  work to date and next steps regarding the area around 17th Street and Folsom Street as well as other low-lying area of the City that are prone to flooding due to heavy rains
Information:  ibereket@sfwater.org  sfwater.org/StormPrep

October 30, 2015 - Friday

35th Anniversary of the San Francisco Latino Democratic Club
When:  October 30, 2015 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Balancoire, 2565 Mission Street, San Francsico, Ca.
What:  35th Anniversary - San Francisco Latino Democratic Club.  Honoring our two Latino Supervisor John Avalos and Supervisor David Campos.
Suggested Donation:  $10. to $25.
Source:  Facebook events

San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Mission Pub Crawl & Punk Rock & Schlock Karaoke
When:  October 30, 2015 - Friday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Casanova Lounge, 527 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Meet at Casanova Lounge for Happy Hour and then zigzag the Mission passing out voter guides.  
At 9:00 p.m. stay for Punk Rock & Schlock Karaoke at Bender's.
Source:  Facebook events

October 31, 2015 - Saturday

Halloween

Shared Schoolyard project
When:  October 31, 2015 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  Argonne Elementary School, 680 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate Halloween at Argonne Elementary School with the San Francisco Shared Schoolyard Project and Supervisors Mark Farrell and Eric Mar.  Free lunch, climbing wall, bounce house, obstacle course, bicycling, Halloween activities, and a chance to win tickets to the Academy of Sciences.
The event also serves as a grand re-opening of the Argonne Elementary schoolyard on weekends.
Information:  SFSharedSchoolyard.org

BalBOOa Fright Fest 2015
When:  October 31, 2015 - Saturday
12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where:  Balboa Street between 35th and 39th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Join friends, neighbors and merchants for the first every BalBOOa Street Fright Fest.
Trick or treating down Balboa Street and Halloween fun and games.  Face painting, balloons, candy and games.
Information:  Marjan Philhour marjan@philhour.com
Source:  Facebook events

November 1, 2015 - Sunday

Daylight Savings Time Change - Set clocks one hour back!

Glide - Community Town Hall
When:  November 1, 2015 - Monday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:  Glide, 330 Ellis Street, Freedom Hall, San Francisco
What:  Community Town Hall hosted by Glide.  Learn about Prop. I.  What can we do to help and what others are doing.
Speakers include:  Gabriel Medina - Policy Manager, MEDA and Eric Arguello, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District.
Source:  Facebook

November 2, 2015 - Monday

SF League of Pissed-Off Voters/Harvey Milk LGBT Club GOTV
When:  November 2, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Twin Peaks Tavern, 401 Castro Street, San Francisco
What:  GOTV in the Castro.  Meet at Twin Peaks Tavern.
Source:  Facebook events

November 3, 2015 - Tuesday

Election - Vote!
Yes on Prop D and Mission Rock Election Return Watch
When:  November 3, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where:  Delancey Street, 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco
What:  After GOTV efforts join Mission Rock Neighbors, Yes on D campaign volunteers, Anchor Brewing to watch San Francisco's 2015 Election Returns
Source:  Facebook events

Election Night Party - Aaron Peskin 
When:  November 3, 2015 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  Club Fugazi, 678 Green Street, San Francisco
What:  Meet at Beach Blanket Babylon in North Beach.  This is about getting your voice back at City Hall.
Information:  aaron2015.com

Election Night Party with SF League of Pissed-Off Voters - El Rio!
When:  November 3, 2015 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  El Rio Bar, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Watch election results and celebrate the end of another election season.
Source:  Facebook events

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Deadline 5:00 p.m. - Sunday          November 1, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - October 19 through October 26th 2015

October 19, 2015 - Monday

Land Use and Transportation Committee
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim
Information:  sfbos.org


Alice Fall Awards
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Lookout, 3600 16th Street and Market, San Francisco
What:  Alice Fall Awards.  Honoring Exceptional Leadership in our Community.
Free
Information:  alicebtoklas.org
Source:  Facebook events

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Melissa Griffin Caen
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  St. Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Melissa Griffin Caen, will be going over the  Eleven  Local Ballot Measures that will be voted on in November.
Information:  frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org

Tech's Invisible Workers Speak Out:  A Panel
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia:  The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics, 518 Valencia St, San Francisco
What:  Panel conversation with tech service workers, shuttle drivers, hotel staff and employees of tech startups and giants.  They will discuss ongoing struggles for justice, equity and respect with the community  We'll explore how tech workers can support their fellow community members in fighting income inequality.
Co-hosted by the Tech Workers Coalition and the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club
Source:  Facebook events

October 20, 2015 - Tuesday

SMTA Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  October 20, 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:  October 20, 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

Gray Panthers - Prop 13
When:  October 20, 2015 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  Unitarian Center, Fireside Room, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco
What:  Making Prop 13 Work for the People - Emil Margolies - Evolve-CA
Free.
Information:  graypanterssf.igc.org

D5 Pissed Off Voter Guide - Divisadero
When:  October 20, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - Meet
Where:  Club Waziema, 543 Divisadero, San Francisco, Ca.
What:  Hit a few bars on Divisadero, head to Upper Haight and Lower Haight  head back to same spot.
Information:  theleaguesf.org

Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods
When:  October 20, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  District Attorney George Gascon will be speaking.  
Information:  csfn.net

October 21, 2015 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information:  sfbos.org

Tenderloin Futures Collaborative Community Meeting
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  Tenderloin Police Station, 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  From Agenda:  Market Street Development
Information:  415-820-1560
Source:  Facebook events

 San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
12:30
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

A Peoples Temple Discussion with David Talbot, Marshall Kilduff and Jim Jones Jr.
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
3:15 p.m. - Doors Open 
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where:  California Historical Society, 678 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  11th Annual One City One Book with the history of Peoples Temple and Jonestown, key components of SFPL's 2015 book choice "Season of the Witch".  
Hosted by California Historical Society
Discussion with:
David Talbot  - Author
Marshall Kilduff - Chronicle writer
Jim W. Jones Jr. - son of Rev. Jim Jones.
Moderated by Executive Director of California Historical Society Executive Director, Anthea Hartig.
Book signing, collection viewing of Peoples Temple and Jonestown letters, photos, and artifacts.
Tickets:  $11.54
Tickets:  eventbrite.com   eventbrite.com - evenbrite.com/e/a-peoples-temple-discussion-with-david-talbot-marshall-kilduff-and-jim-jones-jr-and-collection-tickets-17987722763?aff-efbevent
Source:  Facebook events

San Francisco Democratic Party - GOTV Happy Hour
When:  October  21,  2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  03 Bistro & Lounge, 524 Van Ness Avenue,  San Francisco
GOTV Happy Hour, San Francisco Democratic Party, Co hosted by Asian Pacific Democratic Club, San Francisco Alliance for Jobs and Sustainable Growth and San Francisco Young Democrats
One last drink and hurrah before GOTV week.  Come and mingle with elected leaders and sign up for your final weekend and Election Day GOTV shifts.
Source:  Facebook  facebook.com/events/921880151240010

Elections Commission
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Christopher Jerdonek, Jill Rowe, Roger Donaldson, Charles Jung, Dominic Paris, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu
Information: sfgov.org/electionscommission

Police Commission
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  (note change of venue) - Tenderloin District, Salvation Army, Kroc Center, 240 Turk Street, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Suzy Loftus, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Thomas Mazzucco, Sonia Melara
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org

Community Meeting:  Lake Merced West
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Lake Merced Boathouse Community Room, 1 Harding Road, San Francisco
What:  Join SF Rec and Park and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for a joint community meeting regarding Lake Merced West. (formerly operated by the Pacific Rod and Gun Club.)  Receive updates on the cleanup project and discuss and offer feedback on the vision and goals for future uses of the site. 
Information:  cassandra.costello@sfgov.org
Source:  Scott Wiener's newsletter


D5 Action - Meeting
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco 
Information:  tesw@aol.com

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Election Preview with Melissa Griffin Caen
When:  October 21, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Sign-in, socializing and refreshments
7:30 p.m. Program
Where:  St Phillip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
Information:  NoeValleyDem.com

October 22, 2015 - Thursday

Rules Committee
When:  October 22, 2015 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  John Avalos, Katy Tang, Malia Cohen
Information:  sfbos.org

City and School District Select Committee
When:  October 22, 2015 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Jane Kim, Norman Yee, David Campos
School District:  Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Shamann Walton
Information:  sfbos.org

Planning Commission
When:  October 22, 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

Community College - Board of Trustees Meeting
When:  October 22, 2105 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where:   Multi-Use Building,  140, CCSF Ocean Avenue Campus  San Francisco
Trustees:  Rafael Mandelma, Thea Selby, Amy Bacharach, Brigitte Davila, Steve ngo, Alex Randolph,  John Rizzo, Bouchra Simmons - Student Trustee
Information:  ccsf.edu

5th Annual David Brower Dinner  - Sold Out
Sold Out When:  October 22, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. -
Where: Delancey Street,  600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What:  Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter 5th Annual David Brower Dinner.  
Inspiration talks, youth speakers, live music, silent auction and delicious food.
2015 Honorees:
Trailblazer Award: Carl Anthony, and with his partner, Dr. Paloma Pavel, of Breakthrough Communities
Ed Bennett Lifetime Achievement  Award:  Amy Meyer, "godmother" of the Golden Gate National Recreation Are and leader of People for Parks
Phil Burton Badge of Courage:  Gayle McLaughlin and Jovanka Beckles, progressive champions of the Richmond City Council
Special Guests:  Youth leaders from New Voices are Rising, a project of the Rose Foundation
Tickets:  sierraclub.org - sold out

D3 North Beach Voter Outreach Pub Crawl with Team Aaron
When:  October 22, 2015 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. - Start the crawl
Where:  Specs Twelve Adler Museum Cafe, 12 Alder Street, San Francisco
What:  Pub Crawl Action.  Join Team Aaron and the San Francisco Bicycle  Coalition  for a D3 phone bank at 1238 Sutter at Polk Street followed by a voter guide pub crawl in North Beach at 7:00 p.m. with members of the Harvey Milk Club and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.  Open to everyone.
Source:  Facebook events


October 23, 2015 - Friday

Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San Francisco
When:  October 23, 2015 - Friday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Commissioners:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Cynthia Crews, Edwin Lindo (alternate)
Information:  sfbos.org

October 24, 2015 - Saturday

Norman Yee - Park Merced Town Hall meeting
When:  October 24, 2015 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  Montessori Children's Center, 80 Juan Bautista Circle, San Francisco
What:  Come meet with Supervisor Yee to discuss issues and ask questions.
 Information:  415-554-6516

 25th Annual Farley's Pet Parade
When:  October 24, 2015 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:  Farley's, 1315 18th Street, San Francisco (18th and Missouri)
What:  Annual costume contest immediately follows the parade with trophies and pet  treats for all participates.
Source:  Facebook events

October 25, 2015 - Sunday

2015 Fiesta on the Hill
When:  October 25, 2015 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Fiesta on the Hill celebrate its 27th year with live bands, dancing, streets artists, pumpkin carving, petting zoos, food.
Benefits the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center.
Source:  Facebook events 

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Deadline 5:00 p.m. - Sunday           October 25

San Francisco Political Events - - Debate time change

Breaking: CNN has moved the time of the Democratic Debate on October 13, 2015 from 9:00 p.m. ET to 8:30 p.m. ET. 

Bernie event moved their time up to 5:00 p.m. - not sure how that changes other debate events?. 

October 12, 2015 - Monday -  

South Beach/Rincon Mission Bay Neighborhood Association - A School in Mission Bay?
When:  October 12, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  South Beach Harbor Services Building Pier 40 Community Room (between Pier 40 and the Ballpark), San Francisco
What:  A School in Mission Bay? San Francisco School Board Commissioners Rachel Norton and Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell will discuss School Board  thinking about-and advocacy opportunities for-a new school in Mission Bay.
Better Bart - BART Director Zachary Mallett will introduce Better Bart, an initiative to modernize the 43-year-old BART System and increase its capacity to carry riders. 
bart.gov/about/projects
Information:  sbrmbna.com

League of Women Voters -  Candidate Forum - Sheriff
When:  October 12, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Golden Gate University, Room 2100, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Sheriff Candidate Forum.
Hosted in partnership with Junior League and the American Constitution Society at Golden Gate University
Information: lwvsf.org


Potrero Hill Town Hall Meeting  - Yes on I
When:  October 12, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Neighborhood House, 853 De Haro, San Francisco
What:  Potrero Hill 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.  Co-sponsors include the Potrero Hill Democratic Club and Potrero Boosters.
Information: savethemission2015@gmail.com 

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - General Meeting
When:  October 12, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  California Pacific Medical Center, Davies Campus, Gazebo Room, Plaza Level, Between North and South Towers, San Francisco 
What:  Will feature a forum on Prop. F, the AirBnB initiative.
Information:   dtna.org

October 13, 2015 - Tuesday

SPUR - The 2015 Housing Bond:  Public Housing
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Come learn about HOPE SF and Housing bond up for vote in November.
Co-presented by SFHAC and SF AIA:
Ramie Dare - Mercy Housing
Dan Adams - BRIDGE Housing Corporation
Malia Cohen - Board of Supervisors
Lisa Motoyama - Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
$10. non-members
Information:  spur.org

Port Commission
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
3:15  p.m. Open Session
Where:  Port Commission, Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Leslie Katz, Willie Adams, Kimberly Brandon, Doreen Woo Ho
Information:  sfport.com

Democratic Debate Watch Party for Bernie @ The Roxie Theater
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
(time change) 5:00 p.m... to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Roxie Theatre, 2117 16th Street, San Francisco
What:  Join fellow Bernie fans at the historic Roxie Theater for a live debate watch party.  All proceeds (minus theater rental) will be donated to Bernie's campaign.  
Tickets at door for !2. or $10. in advance eventbrite.com/e/sf-debate-watch-party-for-bernie-the-roxy-theater-tickets-18727336969
Source:  Facebook events

2015 Latino Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony:  Celebrating San Francisco's Latino Heritage
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to  7:00 p.m. - Rotunda
7:00 p.m. - Reception in North Light Court
Where:  North Light Court and Rotunda, City Hall, San Francisco
What:  Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor John Avalos, Supervisor David Campos, Jose Cisneros, SF City Treasurer, George Gascon, District Attorney, Dennis Herrera, City Attorney, Nancy Alfaro, Director of 311 Customer Service Center, Richard Carranza, SFUSD Superintendent
Barbara Garcia, Director of Department of Public Health, Luis Herrera, San Francisco City Librarian, Karen Roye, Director of Child Support Services invite you to 2015 Latino Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony:
Dolores Huerta Lifetime Achievement Award - Rosario Anaya
Latino Heritage Education Award - Nancy Obregon
Latino Heritage Business Award  - Tommy's Mexican Restaurant
Latino Heritage Community Award - Felix Salvador Kury
Latino Heritage Arts Award  Karla Castillo and Jose Carrasco
Latino Heritage Media Award - Chelis Lopez
Latino Heritage Health and Medicine Award - Roban San Miguel
Source:  email from Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services

DNC National Debate
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
5:30  p.m. -  - P.T.  
What:  CNN - Moderator - Anderson Cooper

Harvey Milk Club Presidential Debate Watch Party
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Watch the televised debate and get updates on how to get involved in local campaigns and GOTV events.
Source:  Facebook events
Information:  info@milkclub.org

SFYD's Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  The Brick Yard, 1787 Union Street, San Francisco
What:  Join SFYD as they watch the first Democratic Presidential Debate.  
Information:  sfyd.org

San Francisco Unified School District Meeting
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education:  Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Sandra Lee Fewer, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Shamann Walton, Jill Wynns
Information:  sfusd.edu

District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Alexander  Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  District 6 Stakeholder meeting.
Agenda:
Better BART
1066 Market Street Housing Development
5M Project
Safety Updates
Community Updates
Co-Sponsors:  Alliance for a Better District 6, North of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations Coalition of SF, Tip Top Market
Information: abd6.org
Source:  Facebook events

Noe Valley Town Square Community Meeting
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where:  St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What:  Rec and Park Dept. will host a community meeting to discuss the project design with the community, gather feedback and answer questions.  Work is scheduled to begin this coming January and last approximately 10 months.
Information:  noevalleytownsquare.com
Source:  Scott Wiener's newsletter

October 14, 2015 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information:  sfbos.org


Police Commission
When:  October 14 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


APAPA San Francisco Chapter - 2015 San Francisco Mayoral Debate
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Chinese Historical Society of America, 965 Clay Street, San Francisco
What:  2015 San Francisco Mayoral Debate.
Featuring:
Mayor Ed Lee
Francisco Herrera
Martin Reed
Amy Farah Weiss
Kent Graham
Stuart Schuffman
Open to the public. Free Admission.
Information: apapa.org PatriciaCheng@apapa.org

Yes on Prop I - Mission Town Hall
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Episcopal Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 1661 15th Street, San Francisco
What:  Mission town hall to learn more about why Prop I is important for the future of the Mission and San Francisco.  Hosted by Prop I campaign and Plaza 16 Coalition
Source:  Facebook events

Latina/o Young Democrats of San Francisco. 
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Modern Times Bookstore, 2919 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Discussion on homelessness in San Francisco and will be hearing ways in which we as a community can help.
Information:  Facebook

Planning Association for the Richmond
When:  October 14, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Where:  Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  PAR Fall 2015 General Meeting.
Election 2015 - Prop. A, F and I will be discussed and candidates for Sheriff Office have been invited to speak.
Information:  sfpar.org

St James Episcopal Church - Community meeting - Affordable Housing Crisis
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  St. James Episcopal Church, 4620 California Street, San Francisco
What:  Community meeting about the affordable housing crisis in San Francisco, with particular attention to Prop A, D, F, I and K that are on the ballot this November.
Fernado Marti from the Council of Community Housing Organizations will be the keynote speaker.
Source:  Richmondsfblog.org

October 15, 2015 - Thursday

Recreation and Park Commission
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
10:00 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

Joint Recreation and Park Commission/Park Commission
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
Noon
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

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Eric Mar, David Campos, Julie Christensen
Information:  sfbos.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Norman Yee, Julie Christensen, London Breed
Information:  sfbos.org

Planning Commission
When:  October 15, 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

San Francisco LGBT Community Center, Making the LGBTQ Vote Count:  LGBTQ Voters Forum
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, Rainbow Romm  San Francisco
What:  Panel to hear the perspectives of several LGBTQ community leaders on the economic realities  facing San Francisco's LGBTQ residents.
Panelists:
Kris Hayashi - Executive director - Transgender Law Center
Judy Appel - Executive director, Our Families Coalition
Shannon Way, Director of Program, HomeownershipSF
and more will present an array of perspectives.
Tickets:  eventbrite.com free
Information:  EconomicJusticeWeek.org
Source:  Facebook events

Tomorrow Transit:  The Future of the Downtown Plan
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:   San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin  Street, San Francisco
What:   The Downtown Plan at 30 and our Transit Future.   Join moderator Tom Radulovich as leaders from the downtown transportation, architecture and planning worlds discuss the future of the urban landscape, how we move people from point A to point B, and its increasing role as a central social district.  Free
Tickets:  eventbrite.com
 Information:  livablecity.org

Yerba Buena Alliance 24th Anniversary Gala
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Metreon Cityview, 135 Fourth Street, San Francisco
What:  Celebrating 24 years of community building and partnership, the Yerba Buena Alliance celebrates the vibrancy and richness of the Yerba Buena neighborhood, the art and culture center of downtown San Francisco
Information:   eventbrite.com
Tickets:  $50. up
Information:  yerbabuena.org

Asians Americans & Pacific Islanders for Hillary
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  03 Bistro & Lounge, 524 Van Ness, San Francisco
What:  Please join Asians Americans & Pacific Islanders for Hillary
Hosts:  Gene Benavides, Vida Benavides, Ami Bera, Ray Buenaventura, David Chiu, Tessie Guillermo, Rameet Kohli, Ed Lee, Doris Matsui, Yoko Nakagawa, Dang Pham, Bob Singh, Vicki Shu
Special Guest:  Michelle Kwan, Two-time Olympic medalist figure skater.
$50., $250., $500., $1,000
RSVP:  hillaryclinton.com/events/view/?d=622510
Information:  vicki@vsplanninglic.com
Source:  Facebook events

October 16, 2015 - Friday

Art Auction benefit - Prop I
When:  October 16, 2015 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  Pacific Fell Factory arts complex, 2830 20th Street, San Francisco
What:  Art Auction benefit for Prop I.  Silent Auction/Sale of original art - help preserve artists' studios in the Mission.  40 artists will donate 50% of all sales to Prop I.
Source:  Facebook events

October 17, 2015  - Saturday

October 17, 2015 - Saturday
Vicki  Hennessy - West Portal Neighborhood Mobilization
When:  October 17, 2015 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  West Portal Playground, 131 Lenox Way, San Francisco
Information: ted@hennessyforsheriff.com
Source:  Facebook events

Shared Schoolyard Kick Off Celebration at Spring Valley Elementary School
When:  October 17, 2015 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  Spring Valley Elementary School, 1451 Jackson Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Supervisor Mark Farrell and Supervisor Julie Christensen to celebrate the opening of Spring Valley Elementary's schoolyard as a community playground on the weekends.
Information:  sfsharedschoolyard.org

October 18, 2015 - Sunday

Sunday Streets in the Mission - Season Finale
When:  October 18, 2015 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Blocks of Valencia Street between McCoppin Hub and 26th Street, San Francisco
Information:  sundaystreetssf.com

Ballot Cabaret for Aaron Peskin
When:  October 18, 2015 - Sunday
3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  The North Beach Bauhaus, 703 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Aaron Peskin fundraiser and canvassing party.  Meet District 3 Supervisor candidate.  Enjoy a fun  day  of music and libations.
The amazing Candace Roberts will be performing.  After the show they will be silkscreening t-shirts.
Spend the day canvassing for Aaron and it's all for free.  Or just drop by for the show ($10. suggested)
Source:  Facebook event. 
Information:  aaron2015.com

October 19, 2015 - Monday

Alice Fall Awards
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Lookout, 3600 16th Street and Market, San Francisco
What:  Alice Fall Awards.  Honoring Exceptional Leadership in our Community.
Free
Information:  alicebtoklas.org
Source:  Facebook events

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Melissa Griffin Caen
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  St. Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Melissa Griffin Caen, will be going over the  Eleven  Local Ballot Measures that will be voted on in November.
Information:  frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org

Tech's Invisible Workers Speak Out:  A Panel
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia:  The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics, 518 Valencia St, San Francisco
What:  Panel conversation with tech service workers, shuttle drivers, hotel staff and employees of tech startups and giants.  They will discuss ongoing struggles for justice, equity and respect with the community  We'll explore how tech workers can support their fellow community members in fighting income inequality.
Co-hosted by the Tech Workers Coalition and the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club
Source:  Facebook events

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