Monday, September 19, 2016

San Francisco Political Events September 18, 2016 to September 25, 2016 - change




*District 11 Tenants Forum for September 20th (Tuesday) tonight - has been cancelled, will be held
on October 11th.

Something came up and I have to post this without completing Monday.  More later.


September 19, 2016 - Monday

The GLBT Historical Society - Lexington Club Plaque Unveiling and Celebration
When:  September 19, 2016 - Monday
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  3464 19th Street, San Francisco
What:  Join the GLBT Historical Society, Supervisor David Campos, owner Lila Thirkield, for official celebration of The Lexington Club.  Unveiling of a commemorative plaque honoring the iconic San Francisco lesbian bar that closed last year.
After the ceremony they will head over to the Phoenix Bar and Restaurant, 811 Valencia, to raise a toast to the Lex.
Information:  glbthistory.org
Source:  Facebook events

Save Muni - NextBus discussion
When:  September 19, 2016 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Turk/Fillmore Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street,  San Francisco
What: A MTA expert has been invited to explain how the Muni's Next Bus system works and to answer questions regarding how best to improve it.
Everyone is invited.
Information:  savemuni.org
Source:  Facebook events

Paultuni's Comes to Martuni's to Support Jane Kim for State Senate
When:  September 19, 2016 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  Martuni's, 4 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Fundraiser  in support of Jane Kim for Senate 2016.
Tickets:  secure.actblue.com   $20. Young Professional/Senior
                                                 $40. General Admission
                                                 $100. VIP (make a song request ahead of time)
                                                 $250. Special Guest (receive a Jane and Pauline's serenade)
Email davi@janekim.org for song requests and a list of available songs
Source:  Facebook events

September 20, 2016 - Tuesday

Gray Panthers - San Francisco - The Dignity Fund
When:  September 20, 2016 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco
What:  The Dignity Fund with Marie Jobling.  Prop I on the November ballot, to guarantee and increase funding for programs for San Francisco seniors and adults with disabilities
Free.  Public  Invited

(cancelled) District 11 Tenants Forum - Kimberly Alvarenga for District 11 Supervisor
(cancelled) When:  September 20, 2016 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  4458 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Tenants in District 11 face increasing rents and illegal evictions as a result.  Join Supervisor Candidate Kim Alvarenga, the San Francisco Tenants Union, and neighbors as they discuss the urgent issues facing tenants and learn about renters' rights.
Tenants counselors will be on site to give advice and provide resources.  All are welcome!
Source:  Facebook events

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership
When:  September 20, 2016 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
Information:  milkclub.org

Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods 
When:  September 20, 2016 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  September General Assembly Meeting:
2016-17 Budget, Urban Design Guidelines
Resolutions:
Jamestown Project on Pier 29
Residential Parking Program
SFMTA Proposals to Overhaul Residential Parking - A Review
Information:  csfn.net

September 21, 2016 - Wednesday


Join Tom Ammiano in Fighting for San Francisco - Kimberly Alvarenga for Supervisor
When:  September 21, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Celtic Cafe, 142 McAllister, San Francisco
What:  Fundraiser for Kimberly Alvarenga for Supervisor in District 11
A Grand Time among Friends!
Patrons: AFT2121, Alysabeth Alexander, ATU Local 1555, Dennis Antenore, John Avalos, Buck Bagot, Patty Bartlett, Brian Basinger, Monica Brennan, Tab Buckner, California Nurses Association, Michael Conner, Bob Dockendorff, Hank Donate, Conny Ford, David Gavrich, Jenckyn Goosby, Dick Grosboll, Maria Guillen, Arash Guity, Pratima Gupta, Ed Harrington Janice Holloway, IBEW Local 6, Sandra Lee Fewer, Hene and Dennis Kelly, Tony Kelly, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Gordon Mar, Esther Marks, Quintin Mecke, Paul Melbostad, Myrna Melgar, Alisa Messer, Jane Morrison, NUHW, J. Erich Pearson, Dean Preston, Douglas Provencio, Aleem Raja, Kevin Reed, Stewart Rhoads, Criss Romero and John Melichar, Hillary Ronen, Jerry Schimmell, Georgia Schuttish, SEIU Local 1021, Sprinkler Fittersand Apprentices Local 483, John Stead-Mendez, Kay Tanyeyhill and George Matiasz, Tom Temprano, Nicky Trasvina, United Educators of San Francisco, Courtney Waldock, David Walch, Bradley Wiedmaier
Sponsors:  Jean Amos, Bayardo Arguello, Valerie Barth and Peter Wiley, Zelda J. Bronstein, Tami Bryant, Sally Buchmann and Walker Dukes, Gwenn Craig and Esperanza Macias, John Eller, Wally Gator, Roma Guy, Jo Ann Henricks, Lee Hepner, Vivan Imperiale, Diane Jones, Tara Mesick, Trinity Ordona and Desiree Thompson, Ken Tray and Jeanne Hansen-Tray
Friends: Savannah Blackwell, Dale Carlson, Jose Cartagena, Kate Connell, Nadia Conrad and Jeff Bick, Sue Englander, Lisa Feldstein, Neil Gendel, Richard Hack, Patricia Hendricks, Robert Hermand and Susie Coliver, Ruth Herring and Pam Peniston, Rick Hillegas, Gerald Hurtado, Judy Irving, Krissy Keefer, Ed Kichley and Mary Magee, John Kirk, Paul Kumar, Winnie Porter, Beth Rubenstein, Nancy Rubin ,Roxanne Sanchez, Norman Schlossberg, Mitchell Schoenbrun, Roger Scott, Sheila Tully and Rick Claymore, Jim Vaughan, Rich Waller, Carl Wolf and Glenn Gravlin
Suggested Donation $35., $100., $250., $500.
Hosted Beverages, Hors D'oeuvres
Information: Esther Marks 415-665-5417

Backing Bacharach Fundraiser
When:  September 21, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  4469 23rd Street, San Francisco
What:  Help Re-elect Amy Bacharach to the San Francisco Community College Board.
Host Committee:
Zoe Dunning, Thea Selby, David Chiu, Scot Wiener, Katy Tang, London Breed, Steve Ngo, John Rizzo, Brigitte Davilla, Alex Randolph, Rafael Mandelman, Bouchra Simmons, Angela Alioto, Keith Baraka, Andrea Shorter,  Myrna Melgar, Wendy Aragon, Michelle Parker, Catherine Stefani, Gladys Soto, Alix Rosenthal, Hala Hijazi, Teri Olli, Andrea Dew Steele
Light Refreshments
Tickets:  amybacharah.com  $50., $100., $250., $500
RSVP: info@amybacharach.com  
Source:  Facebook events

Latino Democratic Club - General Body Meeting
When:  September 21, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia:  The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Polities, 48 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Finishing up endorsements for November 2016 election.
Information: sflatinodemocrats.com
Source:  Facebook events

September 22, 2016 - Thursday

Community Living Campaign - Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award
When:  September 22, 2016 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What:  Community Living Campaign - Cocktail buffet at the Sixth Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award:  Honoring Dr. Patrick Arbore- Founder and Director of the Institute on Aging's Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief Related Services as well as the Friendship Line, which engages hundreds of volunteers to cheer up homebound seniors.
Event Underwriter:  Kaiser Permanente
Legacy Sponsor:  Comcast, Institute on Aging, The Satten Family
Community Leader:  Catholic  Charities, Curry Senior Center, IHSS Public Authority, Independent Living Resource Center of San Francisco, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Dignity Health
Benefactor: Anonymous, Adele Corvin, Cayuga Community Connectors, Hadley Dale Hall and Warde Laidman, Homebridge, Jobling-Fazio Family, Older Women's League, San Francisco, Susan Poor, San Francisco Village, UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare
Donor:  Dr. Donald Abrams, Marcy Adelman, Rudy Auda, Compassionate Community Care, Ramona Davies, Episcopal Senior Communities - Senior Resources, Charlene Harrington, Bill Haskell, The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California, Kate Kuckro,  Elinore and Larry Lurie, Linda Murley, Anthony Nicco, Senior and Disability Action, SteppingStone
Brief Award Program, Entertainment, Auction/Raffle
Tickets $225., $300., $500., $1,000., $2,500., $5,000.
Information/Tickets: sfcommunityliving.org/event2016
Contact:  Judy Auda 415-821-1003


Sandra Lee Fewer's Big Fall Fundraiser
When:  September 22, 2016 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Chambers Eat + Drink, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  With September rolling in, it's now officially campaign season.  A   fundraiser   to support Sandra Lee Fewer for Supervisor in District One.
Hosted By:  Phil Ting, Wendy Gragon, Shamann Walton, Hydra Mendoza, Peter Gallota, Jane Kim, Matt Gonzalez, Jeff Adachi, Bevan Dufty
Tickets:   $50. Young Professionals/Seniors, $100.,  $500., $1,000.                       sandrafewer.com
RSVP: Janine@sandrafewer.com

District 5 Supervisor Candidate Forum
When:  September 22, 2016 - Thursday
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street at Geary, Lower Level, San Francisco
What:  See and hear the two candidates Supervisor London Breed and Dean Preston - Tenants Rights Advocate, answer questions, including from voters present.
Moderated by Nuala Sawyer, Journalist
Organized and sponsored by:  Affordable Divisadero, CHNA, Cathedral Hill Neighbors Association, D5 Action, FIABA, Faith in Action Bay Area, HANC, Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council, HVNA,  Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, LFNA, Lower Fillmore Neighborhood Association, LOHAMNA:  Lower Haight Merchants and Neighbors Association, NOPNA, North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association, PRO/SF:  Panhandle Residents Organization/Stanyan Fulton
Source:  Facebook events

September 23, 2016 - Friday

Dignity Day - Vote Yes on Prop I
When:  September 23, 2016 - Friday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Western Addition Senior Citizens Service Center Inc., 1390 Turk Street, San Francisco
What:  the 45 member organization of the Dignity Fund Coalition have declared Friday, September 23rd Dignity Day!
Join Mayor Ed Lee, members of the Board of Supervisors to talk about Prop I and learn how we can protect services for seniors and adults with disabilities for the long term.
Light refreshments will served.
Information:  Fiona ilrcsf.org  SFDignityFund.org
Source:  Facebook events

Happy Hour with Team Lyens
When:  September 23, 2016 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Cadillac Bar & Grill, 44 9th Street, San Francisco
What:  Fundraiser for Jonathan Lyens, candidate for Supervisor in District One.
Join Team Lyens for some drinks and snacks and help Jonathan reach his fundraising goal.
Source:  Facebook page

Chinese American Democratic Club 2016 Annual Dinner
When:  September 23, 2016 - Friday
5:30 p.m.  Cocktail Reception
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Cathay House, 718 California Street, San Francisco
What:  2016 CADC Annual Dinner.
Tickets:  $75. or $90. on the day of the event. Send check or money order to Calvin Louie, 838 Grant Avenue, Suite 402, San Francisco, Ca. 94108.  Receipt of your payment will confirm your table or seat.
 Information:  Ron Lee 415-756-1898

September 24, 2016 - Saturday

SFPA San Franciscans for Police Accountability -  Community Conversation on SFPD Transformation
When:  September 24, 2016 - Saturday
9:45 a.m.  
Where:  Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What:  Making SFPD Accountable:  A Community Conversation
Sponsored by:  San Franciscans for Police Accountability
Learn about The Blue Ribbon Panel on Police Transparency and Accountability and their recommendation for reforming SFPD.
Confirmed Panelists:
John Crew, ACLU Police Practices expert.
Anan Subramanian, Blue Ribbon Panel Executive Director
Source:  Facebook events

Jonathan Lyens - Turbo the Guide Dog's 13th Birthday Party
When:  September 24, 2016 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  Mountain Lake Dog Park, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate Turbo's 13th Birthday Party, contribute to Jonathan Lyens campaign for Supervisor in District 1.
Source:  Facebook events

San Francisco Shared Schoolyard Project - Sherman Elementary
When:  September 24, 2016 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  Sherman Elementary, 1651 Union Street, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco Shared Schoolyard Project and Supervisor Mark Farrell at Sherman Elementary School on Saturday.  Kick-off event marking the grand re-opening of the schoolyard on the weekends for public use.
 Facebook events Activities for the whole neighborhood including a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Source:  Facebook event

A Roof over my head
When:  September 24, 2016 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco.
What:  A reading of an original musical about the San Francisco housing crisis written by Alison C. Wright and Tommi Avicolli Mecca with a live band playing the sons.
Featuring:  Kevin Caufield, Ron Cordova, Gigi Gamble, Richard May and Carmen White.  Musicians:  Chandra Xian Redack, Ken Schoon and Tommi Avicolli Mecca.  
Reading is free.  Performance starts at 2:00 p.m. sharp.
Source:  Facebook events

September 25, 2016 - Sunday

ON HOMELESSNESS:  Ken Reggio, Jeff Kositsky and Audrey Cooper
When:  September 25, 2016 - Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where:  Grace Cathedral/Gresham Hall, 1100 California Street, San Francisco
What: As San Francisco longtime struggle with homelessness continues to be a challenge in the wake of City Hall efforts, as well as Bay Area media's coordinated coverage of the issue this past summer, look at the future of this issue.
Jeff Kositsky, director of City Hall's new Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Audrey Cooper, editor in chief of the San Francisco Chronicle
Ken Reggio - Executive Director of Episcopal Community Services will join Grace Cathedral to share what they've learned from being on the front lines for more than three decades.
Patsy Barich patsy@bonmotpr.com
Tickets: free and open to all 

Cole Valley Fair
When:  September 25, 2016 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Cole Street and Parnassus Street, San Francisco
Information:  colevalleyfair.com
Source:  Facebook event

6th Annual Marina Family Fest
When:  September 25, 2016 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Marina Green Park, San Francisco
What:  Marina Community Association hosts Marina Family Fest.  A portion of the event proceeds will be used to benefit SF Parks Alliance.
Petting zoo, Pumpkin Patch Bounce house, face painters.
Gourmet Food trucks and Beer and Wine Lounge by Off the Grid.
Free.
Source:  Facebook events




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Note:  Next calendar will be in  Monday -   September 26, 2016
Deadline - Sunday -   September 25, 2016

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