Monday, April 18, 2016

San Francisco Political Events - April 18th through April 25th, 2016



 Photo by Larry Wong


April 18, 2016 - Monday

1908 Earthquake and Fire Remembrance
When:  April 18, 2016 - Monday
4:30 a.m.
Where:  Lotta's Fountain,   intersection of Market Street, where Geary and Kearny Street connect, San Francisco
What:  Remember the 1906 Great Earthquake and Fire and celebrate the survival and rebirth of the city.  This year's ceremony is dedicated to the memory of Bill Del Monte, the last known survivor of the 1906  earthquake, who died in January at the age of 109.
Source:  Facebook events

Land Use and Transportation Committee
When:  April 18, 2016 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Aaron Peskin
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When:  April 18, 2016 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Luis Avalos-Nunez, Jillian Wu, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Erica Kong, Stephanie Li, Cris Plunkett, Anna He, Jessica Calderon, Noah David, Giovanna Soto, William Juarez, Cecilia Nicole Galeano, Madeleine Matz, Anna Bernick, Jarrett Mao, Grace Pating, Hatim Mansori
Information:  sfbos.org


 San Francisco Women's Political Committee
When:  April 18, 2016 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  03 Bistro & Lounge, 524 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Happy Hour by the Policy Committee.  Featuring SFWPC DCCC endorsed candidate and Board of Education Commissioner Sandra Lee Fewer. 
Information:  Laura Lane lauralane@sfwpc.org
Source:  Facebook events

 Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu
When:  April 18, 2016 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Saint Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  From the agenda:  Welcoming Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu.
Information: middlepolk.org

Warriors Playoff
When:  April 18, 2016 - Monday
7:30 p.m.
Where:  Oracle Auditorium, Oakland, Ca.

April 19, 2016 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - What's the future for the Gray Panthers?
When:  April 19, 2016 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  What's the future for the Gray Panthers?  Come to meeting to take part in a discussion of the alternatives for the future.
Information:  graypantherssf.igc.org

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  April 19, 2016 - 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:  April 19, 2016 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Aaron Peskin, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

Central City Democrats - 2016 Primary Election Meet and Greet
When:  April 19, 2016 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  New Delhi Restaurant, 160 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What:  2016 Primary Election Meet and Greet
Keynote Speaker:  Anh Nguyen - Community Organizer/Economic Development Consultant
Get together of community, elected officials, candidates running for political office, ballot measures, and Department of Elections information table.
Central City Democrats will be commemorating their 10th Anniversary.
Information:  centralcitydemocrats@yahoo.com
Source:  Facebook  events

Bar Association of San Francisco League of Women Voters of San Francisco - Candidate Forum for San Francisco Superior Court Judge Seat 7
When:  April 19, 2016 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  BASF Conference Center, 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco
What:  Candidate Forum for Superior Court Judge  Seat 7:
Paul Henderson
Victor Hwang
Sigrid Irias
Opening Remarks - Bar Association of San Francisco President Michael Tubach, O'Melveny & Meyers
Moderator:  David Carrillo
The Judicial Candidates Forum is nonpartisan, free and open to public.
Information:    Tickets:  sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail 
                        lwvsf.org
Source:  Facebook events

San Francisco Young Democrats - June Election endorsement meeting
When:  April 19, 2016 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Cadillac Bar & Grill, 44 9th Street, San Francisco
What:  Meet candidates for the local Democratic County Central Committee, Superior Court Judge and campaign representatives for the June ballot measures.
Information:  sfyd.org
Source:  Facebook events

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club -  General Meeting
When:  April 19, 2016 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  From agenda:
This is an endorsement vote meeting for sole endorsing Sandra Lee Fewer for District 1 Supervisor and  Hilary Ronen for District 9 Supervisor
Supervisor John Avalos speaking about his proposal for new restrictions on the City's sweeping of homeless encampments.
PrEP Me Please! Panel Discussion - Latest strategy in HIV prevention.  
Shannon Weber, Pierre Cedric Crouch, Austin Padilla, Tapakorn Prasertsith.
Moderated by Laura Thomas.
Information:  milkclub.org
Source:  Facebook events

April 20, 2016 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When:  April 20, 2016 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  April 20, 2016 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farell, Katy Tang, Norman Yee, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener
Information:  sfbos.org

Victor Hwang for Judge 2016 Kick Off
When:  April 20, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Crystal Jade Jiang Nan Restaurant, 4 Embarcadero Center, #1,  Outdoor mezzanine patio, San Francisco
What:   Kickoff Celebration for Victor Hwang for Superior Court of San Francisco..
Supporters include David Chiu, Phil Ting, Ed Lee, George Gascon, John Avalos, David  Campos , Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee
Endorsers include San Francisco Women's Political Committee, Richmond District Democratic Club, SEIU Local 1021, UNITE HERE LOCAL 2, South Beach District 6 Democratic Club, Community Tenants Association
Information: hwangforjudge.com
Source:  Facebook events

Police Commission
When:  April 20, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco

 Dolores Street Community Services - 2016 Open Palm  Awards
When:  April 20, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What:  A fundraiser and celebration honoring the accomplishments of Dolores Street Community Services.
 Awardees:
 National Domestic Workers Alliance  - Immigration Rights Award
Bevan Dufty - Homeless Services Award
Miguel Perez- Neighborhood Legacy Award
Sit Down Dinner, Entertainment, Raffle prizes
Tickets:  $125.; Non-Profit Employee $75.
Tickets/Information   dscs.org

Elections Commission
When:  April 20, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Jill Rowe, Christopher Jerdonek, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu, Charles Jung, Dominic Paris, Roger Donaldson
Information:  415-554-4305

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - General Meeting
When:  April 20, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia - The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Endorsement meeting for Superior Court Judge, Seat 7,  early endorsement for D9 Supervisors and D11 Supervisors, DCCC Ballot Measures.
Information:  sflatinodemocrats.com
Source:  Facebook events

D5 Action Meeting
When:  April 20, 2016 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Cyprian's, corner of Turk and Lyon, San Francisco
What:  Neighborhoods news and issues, reviewing the ballot measures.
Information:  tesw@aol.com

April 21, 2016 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  April 21, 2016 - Thursday
9:30 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee, London Breed
Information:  sfbos.org

Recreation and Park Commission
When:  April 21, 2016 - 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

Planning Commission
When:  April 21, 2016 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Rodney Fong, Dennis Richards, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Cindy Wu
Information:  sf-planning.org

San Francisco For Hillary - Happy Hour
When:  April 21, 2016 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Alchemist Bar & Lounge, 679 3rd Street, San Francisco
What:  Come mix and mingle with your fellow San Francisco Hillary supporters.
No-host bar.
 Information:  hillaryclinton.com
Source:  Facebook events

London Breed's Re-election Campaign Kick-Off
When:  April 21, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Origin, 1538 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  Re-election Campaign for Supervisor London Breed - District 5.
Everyone is welcome.
Suggested Donation:  $50., $100., $250., $2500. londonforsupervisor.nationbuilder.com/campaignkickoff
Source:  Facebook events

Sandra Lee Fewer Fundraising Banquet
When:  April 21, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Dragon Beaux, 5700 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What:  Fundraising Banquet for Sandra Lee Fewer for Supervisor - District One
Ticket Level:  $100., $250., $350., $500.
Information/Donation:  sandrafewer.com/events

Third Annual 48 Hills Gala:  Support Independent local media!
When:  April 21, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Starlight Room, atop Sir Francis Drake Hotel,  450 Powell Street, San Francisco
What:  Third Annual 48 Hills Gala.  Cocktails, light  food, music.  Special guests.
Donation:  Event Attendee: $50.; Low Income/Student $35.; Comrade-in-Truth $100.;
48 Hills Fellow Traveler $250.; Proud, Outspoken Sponsor $500.; Independent Media Super  Hero $1,000.
Tickets:    48hills.org
Source:  Facebook events

 San Francisco Transit Riders - Make Transit Awesome:  Crowdfunding Campaign Kick-Off
When:  April 21, 2016 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  DG717 Incubation/Coworking, 717 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Transit Riders is launching first-ever IndiGoGo campaign:  Make Transit Awesome.
Snacks, drinks,   - special guest speakers, including:
Eugenia Chien - founder of Muni Diaries
Jeffrey Tumlin - Principal and Director of Strategy at Nelson/Nygaard
Thea Selby - Board  Chair of SF Transit Riders
Sliding Scale donation - $5.-25.
 San Francisco Transit Riders is launching  a "30 by 30" campaign" - get anywhere in 30 minutes.
Information:  sftransitriders.org
Source:  Facebook events

April 22, 2016 - Friday 

Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San Francisco
When:  April 22, 2016 - Friday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Members:  John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Cynthia Crews
Information:  sfbos.org

Inspiring Women for DCCC Reform
When:  April 22, 2016 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Farmer Brown Restaurant, 25 Mason Street, San Francisco
What:  Join co-hosts Sunny Angulo, Dori Caminong, Wendy Aragon, Laura Hahn, Chelsea Bollard and Stephany Ashley to support the women of the San Francisco Reform Democrats slate:
DCCC AD 17:
Cindy Wu
Frances Hsieh
Pratima Gupta
Sophenia Maxwell
Alysabeth Alexander
Petra DeJesus
Jane Kim
DCCC AD 19:
Brigitte Davila
Myrna Melgar
Hene Kelly
Sandra Lee Fewer
Leah LaCroix
Help these women kick off their campaigns for the SFDCCC.
Source:  Facebook events

Bay Area Labor for Bernie Rally
When:  April 22, 2016 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  SEIU Local 87, 240 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Labor for Bernie  focusing on getting activists involved.
RSVP:  secure.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/4gv5t
Information:  Christian Einfeldt einfeldt@gmail.com
Source:  Facebook events


April 23, 2016 - Saturday

Coffee chat with Jonathan Lyons - Candidate for Supervisor in District One
When:  April 23, 2016 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where:  Heartbaker, 1408 Clement Street, San Francisco
Information:  jonathanlyens.com
Source:  Facebook events

SF Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival 2016
When:  April 23, 2016 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Mission District 19th Street and Dolores
What:  Celebrating 54 years of the Farm Worker Movement in the Historic Calle 24 Latino Cultural District
Information:  cesarchavezday.org
Source:  Facebook events

Team Jane Mobilization 
When:  April 23, 2016 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  91 McAllister Street, San Francisco
What:  First big Precinct Walk Mobilization.
Tickets:  janekim.org
Source:  Facebook events

Black Young Democrats of San Francisco
When:  April 23, 2016 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 12:30
Where:  501 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco
What:  Membership meeting
Information:  Theo Ellington elingtontheo@gmail.com
Source:  Facebook page

 Mighty  Mutt March - Save dog walking in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
When:  April 23, 2016 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  Crissy Field, San Francisco. Start at the west end on the Crissy Field airfield (near the Gulf of Farallones Visitors Center/Marine Drive) March will meander through the airfield heading east onto the promenade to the East Beach picnic area.  Route is approximately 1 mile.
What:  Join dog and recreation lovers from throughout the Bay Area for a march and rally to save dog walking in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Biscuits and water for doggies will be provided at end of the route.  Live entertainment.
 Sponsors:  Crissy Field Dog Group, Coastside DOG, Ft. Function Dog Walkers, Grateful Dog Rescue, Marin County DOG, Save Our Recreation, SFDOG, SF Professional Dog Walkers, DogPAC, Point Isabel Dog Owners, Albany Landfill Dog Owners Group, Lamorinda Dogs, Muttville, Pet Food Express, SF Puppy Prep, Care2.
Source:  Facebook Page

April 25, 2016 - Monday

Latinos Unidos DCCC Candidate Mixer and Ballot Initiative Presentations
When:  April 25, 2016 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Velet Cantina, 3349 23rd Street, San Francisco
What:  DCCC candidates mixer to meet candidates looking to represent the Democratic Party in San Francisco.
There will be an opportunity to hear directly from the campaigns representing the ballot initiatives up for a vote on June 7th.
Light food and refreshments will be provided.
Information:  latinosunidos@gmail.com
Source:  Facebook event

  State Senate Debate
When:  April 25, 2016 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, County Fair Building auditorium, San Francisco
What:  Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association SHARP and ISPN are co-sponsoring a debate between Supervisors Jane Kim and Scott Wiener who are running for State Senate in June primary.
Source:  Facebook page


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Note:  Next calendar will be in  Monday -    April 25, 2016
Deadline Sunday     April 24, 2016   - 5:00 p.m.

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