Monday, October 17, 2016

San Francisco Political Events October 17th through October 24th




                                      


October 17, 2016 - Monday

Fundraiser for Alex Randolph's Re-Election for City College
When:  October 17, 2016 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  RSVPing: location provided upon RSVP alexrandolph.com/october
What:  Join Alex Randolph, Mark Farrell, Robert F. Kennedy Democratic Club and many others for one last blowout evening of drinks, food in support  re-election of Alex Randolph.
Suggested donation:  $100.; $50. Young Professional
Food and open bar
Hosts:
Julie Soo, Bruce Agid, Justin Jones, Joe Kowal
Information:  israel@alexrandolph.com
Source:  Facebook events

School Board Candidate Forum
When:  October 17, 2016  Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts, 555 Portola Drive, San Francisco
What:  Come learn about the candidates running for a seat on the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education.
Moderated by The San Francisco Chronicle's Jill Tucker.
Co-sponsors included Parents for Public Schools SF, Second District PTA, San Francisco Education Fund and Support for Families with Disabilities.
Source:  Facebook events

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Ballotpolooza Decision 2016
When:  October 17, 2016 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Middle Polk Neighborhood Association for a discussion of the San Francisco Ballot Measures on this fall's ballot with special guests Tim Redmond from 48 Hills and Randy Shaw of Beyond Chron to break down their take on the jam packed ballot.
Source:  Facebook events

Point/Counterpoint, a conversation on the land use propositions in San Francisco
When:  October 17, 2016 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Debate on the four of the major Land Use ballot initiates on the November ballot
Prop M - Development and Housing Commission
Proponent - Aaron Peskin
Opponent - Scott Wiener
Moderator:  JK Dineen, SF Chronicle
Prop O - Office Development in Candlestick and Hunters Point
Proponent:  Sophie Maxwell
Opponent:  Calvin Welch, San Franciscans for Reasonable Growth
Moderator:  Joe Fitz Rodriguez, Examiner
Prop U - Development and Housing Commission
Proponent:  Leah Pimentel, RiseSF
Opponent - Peter Cohen, SFCCHO
Moderator:  Emily Green - SF Chronicle
Prop X - Preservation of PDR Space
Proponent - Jane Kim
Opponent - Tim Colen, SFHAC
Moderator:  Kim Mai Cutler, TechCrunch
Hosted by Dennis Richards and Enrique Landa
eventbrite.com/e/pointcounterpoint-a-conversation-on-the-land-use


Rafael's Birthday Party!
When:  October 17, 2016 - Monday
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  Orbit Room Cafe, 1900 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Help celebrate Rafael Mandelman's birthday!  Make contribution to Rafael's City  College Board Re-election campaign.
Donation:   rafaelmandelman.nationbuilder.com/donatecitycollege
Source:  Facebook events 

October 18, 2016 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - October meeting
When:  October 18, 2016 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:   Group Discussion: Understanding ballot language and discussion of November measures. 
Information:   graypantherssf.igc

24th Annual TNDC Pool Toss
When:  October 18, 2016 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Poolside at the Phoenix Hotel/Chambers Eat+Drink, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation's (TNDC) Pool Toss - raising funds for kids and families in San Francisco's Tenderloin. 
Co-hosted by Brian Copeland and Nikki Medoro
Tickets:  $125.
Information:   tndc.org llinker@tndc.org

Latin@Young Democrats of San Francisco - One Year Anniversary
When:  October 18, 2016 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  Taverna Aventine, 582 Washington Street, San Francisco
What:  One Year Anniversary.  Celebrating the Next Generation of Latin@ Leadership
Tickets:  lydsanfrancisco.com/celebrate $40. non-members; $20. Members only 
Source:  Facebook events

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Meeting:  Dinner and Dial for Jane Kim
When:  October 18, 2016 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Come have dinner with Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic  and make some friendly phone calls to voters.
Also be hearing from Yulanda Williams from Officers for Justice about the recent DOJ report on the SFPD, the status of the new Police Chief search, and what the Department of Police Accountability (on the ballot as Prop G) may do for creating more oversight.
Source:  Facebook event

October 19, 2016 - Wednesday

San Francisco for Hillary Debate Watch Party
When:  October 19, 2016 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  Holiday Inn, 1500 Van Ness, San Francisco
What:  Final official Presidential Debate.  
RSVP: hillaryclinton.com/events/view/RSAQH7DV06AVCBR
Source:  Facebook events

Jane Kim for Senate Progressive Fundraiser
When:  October 19, 2016 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Odd Job, 1337 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  One last big fundraiser push to get to the finish line!
Host committee:
John Burton, Phil Ting, Jeff Adachi, George Gascon, John Avalos, Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee, California Women's List
$100. General Admission; $50. Young Professional, Senior
Tickets:  secure.actbluecom/contribute/page/janekim2016progressivefundraiser
Information:  janekim.org
Source:  Facebook events

2016 Latino Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony: 
When:  October 19, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, North Light Court and Rotunda City Hall, San Francisco
What:  Gather with Mayor Ed Lee, John Avalos, David Campos, Jose Cisneros, George Gascon, Dennis Herrera, Nancy Alfaro, Miguel Gamino Jr., Barbara Garcia, Luis Herrera, Karen Roye - celebrating 10 years of Latino Legacy and Leadership.
Information:  tim.ho@sfgov.org

Ian Kalin - Clinton/Trump: Final Debate Watch Party
When:  October 19, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Orson's Belly, 1737 Balboa Street, San Francisco
What:  Presidential Watch Party with Ian Kalin - candidate for School Board. Brief discussion with candidate about local issues and public education.
Drinks will be provided during the debate and there will be happy hour special on all food
RSVP: Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/clintontrump-final-debate-watch-party-with-ian-kalin 
Information:  iankalin.com
 Source:  Facebook event

League of Women Voters of San Francisco - Candidate Forum - Board of Supervisors - District 9
When:  October 19, 2016 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  District 9 candidates will answer questions from the League and the public.
Free and open to the public.
Information: @LWVSanFrancisco
Source:  Facebook events

Planning Association for the Richmond -   Fall General Meeting
When:  October 19, 2016 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Presentations and discussion about Prop. E, F, I, J, R and V, all of which affect the Richmond District.  Open to the public.
Informationsfpar.org

D5 Action - Action Meeting
When:  October 19, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Western Addition Library, Geary/Scott, San Francisco
Information: tesw@aol.com

October 20, 2016 - Thursday

 Supervisor Candidate Forum on Park Issues - Parks, Open Space and Recreation
When:  October 20, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Ave and Lincoln Way,  San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Parks Alliance, Friends of Urban Forest and other park groups are co-sponsoring a candidate information forum for Supervisor candidates in Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 have been invited to present their priorities for parks and answer questions
Tickets:  spa.convio.net
Source:  Facebook page

October 21, 2016 - Friday

SF League of Pissed-Off Voters  - D5 Pub Crawl 
When;  October 21, 2016 - Friday
8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where:  Club Waziema, 543 Divisadero, San Francisco
What:  Come along as they Make It Rain along Divisadero and Haight.  Bring cash for drinks and your Clipper card in case they decide to hop on Muni to hit Upper Haight.
Information:  theleaguesf.org
Source:  Facebook page

 October 23, 2016 - Sunday

Richmond District Democratic Club - New Avenues Democratic Club  District 1 Community Candidates Meet and Greet
When:  October 23, 2016 - Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Steins, 731 Clement Street, San Francisco
What: Meet the endorsed candidates for Supervisor in District 1
Sandra Lee Fewer - #1 - Richmond District Democratic Club
Jonathan Lyens - #2 - Richmond District Democratic Club 
Andy Thornley - #2 New Avenues Democratic Club 
Information:  rddcsf.org
Source:  Facebook page


Jane Kim- Castro Community Forum
When:  October 23, 2016 - Sunday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, 4235 19th Street, San Francisco
What:  Jane Kim knows how important it is to save the heart and soul of San Francisco and that starts with protecting our neighborhoods, especially The Castro.  
Join Jane Kim and activist Cleve Jones and the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club for this important community forum.
Information:  janekim.org
Source:  Facebook page


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Deadline - Sunday -     October  23  2016  5:00 p.m.

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