Monday, October 19, 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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