Showing posts with label 2013 San Francisco Political Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 San Francisco Political Events. Show all posts

Monday, June 17, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through June 30th

                                                                               
                                                                         


June 11, 2013 - City Hall
Condominium Conversion Fee Vote
Voted Yes:
John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, David Chiu
Malia Cohen, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Thank you!


*Incorrectly posted Coalition for SF Neighborhoods event for June 20th instead of June 18th (sorry for the error).  

June 17, 2013 - Monday


San Francisco Youth Commission
When: June 17, 2013 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mia Shackelford, Nicholas Persky, Paul Monge-Rodriguez, Rachel Brodwin, Christine Huynh, Sarah Armstrong, Angel Carrion, Brian Chu, Kyron Covington, Ramon Gomez, Alex Guzman-Ramos, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Mia Tu Mutch, Vee Taumoepeau, Eric Wu, Ariel Yu
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: June 17, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters - Happy Hour at Virgil's Sea Room.  Celebrate! - lots of hot topics to banter about.  


Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
When: June 17, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting.  The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) will be covering some major projects regarding our aging sewer system and clean power.  There will also be a presentation on the proposed 8 Washington waterfront development.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org - middlepolk.org

June 18, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: June 18, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
SFMTA Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Christina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: June 18, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Free Muni for Youth Update
When: June 18, 2013 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Valencia Gardens Community Room, 390 Valencia Street (at 15th Street), San Francisco
What:  Free MUNI for Youth Update.  Community meeting to discuss the future of the program.
Help ensure the sustainability of the Free MUNI for Youth Program.   People will share their experiences about how the program is working so far, give an update about future funding options, and plan next steps in the campaign to continue Free Muni.  
RSVP: jane@peopleorganized.org

AT&T Ballpark Action!  Support concession workers fighting to end the Giant Zero!
When: June 18, 2013 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - meet at ILWU Local 34 (2nd and King), San Francisco  - food and the action plan.
Picketing at AT&T Park will run until 7:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at ILWU Local  34 (2nd and King - directly next to AT&T Park)  AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco
What: Major solidarity action with 750 Centerplate concession workers at the San Francisco Giants' AT&T Park.  These workers have been fighting for a fair contract from the Giants' subcontractor,  Centerplate.  The workers have returned to the job, but the fight continues.  After three years without a raise, concession workers are standing up to fight for wage increases, health insurance and job security.
Information: thegiantzero.org

Entertainment Commission
When: June 18, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Al Perez, Bryant Tan, Naomi Akers
Information: sfgov2.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: June 18, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: General Membership meeting.  
Information: milkclub.org


June 19, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: June 19, 2013 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Tenderloin Futures Collaborative - Meeting
When: June 19, 2013 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Tenderloin Police Community Room 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  Tenderloin Futures Collaborative meeting.  The Tenderloin Futures Collaborative (TFC) provides an informational forum for those interested in building a better Tenderloin neighborhood through the exchange of information and concerns.  On agenda  includes  Public Bath House permits, expansion plans for mid-Market Community Benefits District (CBD), Mid-Market/TL Economic Development Survey, Community Events, Neighborhood concerns/future agenda
Source: Facebook

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: June 19, 2013 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - Architectural Review Committee
12:30 p.m. - HIstoric Preservation Commissin
 Commissioners:  Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Jon Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S. E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org

California Music and Culture Association - Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District -
When: June 19, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bissap Baobab Village, 3372-3386 19th Street, San Francisco
What: CMAC Reception with Supervisor David Campos.  Open discuss of changing the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Use District - SEC. 249.60.  How does this affect the Mission Clubs and Restaurants?  You have a say.  
Guest Speakers:
David Campos - District 9 Supervisors
Nate Allbee - District 9 Legislative Aide
Sophie Hayward and Diego Sanchez, San Francisco Planning  Departments
Informationcmacsf.org

Elections Commission
When: June 19, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jill Rowe, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Richard Matthews, Gerard Gleason, Rosabella Safont, Arnold Townsend, Winnie Yu
Information:  elections.commission@sfgov.org

San Francisco Organizing for Action (SF OFA) Chapter - Climate Change Action
When: June 19, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Climate Change Action Planning Section
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Organizing Meeting
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Ave (behind the station), San Francisco 
What: San Francisco Organizing for Action are holding a Climate Change Action Planning Session and organzing meeting.
Climate Change: Dicussion lead by  Mark Cesare .
Organzing Meeting issues include Gun Violence Prevention and Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
Information: Alex Bash alec.bash@gmail.com

 San Francisco Latino Democratic Club  - Latinos and the Justice System
When: June 19, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - General Boddy Meeting
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia: The Eric Quezada Center, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  Latinos and the Justice System:   Frank discussion on how Latinos are affected by the Criminal Justice system.
Guest Panelists:
Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender
Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco Sheriff
Roselyn Berry, Program Manager of the Criminal Justice Network for Youth
Haywood Burns - Institute for Juvenile Justice, Fairness and Equity
Issues to be discussed include Immigrant Offenders, Sanctuary City, Restorative Justice, 
Juvenile Crime.
Moderator:  Mike Alonso
Also: Special  presentation from SFLDC members Sylvia Alvarez-Lynch and Nicky Trasvina about current developments within the labor movement to address bullying in the workplace.
Information: sflatinodemclub.com


Noe Valley Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting -  Scott Wiener
When: June 19, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What:  Noe Valley Democratic Club monthly Meeting.
Supervisor Scott Wiener from District 8 will address the club in updating on the latest Muni, housing, Noe Courts, the Noe Valley Town Square and other legislation. The Supervisor has been asked to give his point of view as well about the growth and development plans for the City, including the Waterfront Development Proposals regarding 8 Washington and the Warriors Stadium.  
Alec Bash will also be on hand to present and update on the 8 Washington Development.
Dave Masson will make a presentation on carbon tax.
Information:  noevalleydems.org

June 20, 2013 - Thursday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
9:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information:  sfbos.org 

Budget and Finance Committee - Special Meeting
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org 

Recreation and Park Commission
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Allan Low, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, Tom Harrison, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information:  sfrecpark.org

Stop Keystone - Stop Austerity Rally/March
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
12:00 p.m. - Noon
Where: Golden Gate Bridge, Battery East, below the Golden Gate Bridge Visitor Center San Francisco
What:   Nurses , environmentalists and other community members march across the Golden Gate Bridge.  Send a message to Wall Street and Washington D.C. - Stop the Keystone XL pipeline.  End austerity measures.  This is our planet and our health.
Speakers include nurse leaders and environmentalist Bill McKibben, co-founder of 350.org
Sponsors: National Nurses United, Greenpeace, Credo Mobile, Sierra Club, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, Friends of the Earth, Food and Water Watch, Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter, 350.org, 350BayArea.org, Equal Health Network, Keystone XL Action Council, Center for Biological Diversity, UNITE  HERE! Local 2850, Movement Generation, Bay Localize, Citizens Climate Lobby, Sustainable San Rafael, Rainforest Action Network
Source:  nationalnursesunited.org/StopKeystoneXL


San Francisco Planning Commission
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael  Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org

Rules Committee
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

3rd on Third Arts Celebration
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  3rd  and  Patou, San Francisco
What: Community-wide arts celebration sponsored by the San Francisco Arts Commission and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.  Art, food, music beer and wine garden, chidren's zone.
Information:  sfartscommission.org

*incorrect Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - General Assembly Meeting 
incorrect:When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday (should have been June 18th)
6:30 p.m.
incorrect Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
incorrectWhat: Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods -  General Assembly Meeting 
Hosts: Forest Knolls Neighborhood Organization and Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association
Program includes Proposed development of the Warriors basketball and entertainment arena on Pier 30/32.
Presenters:  John Gavin for Warriors on the Waterfront and Art Agnos for San Francisco Waterfront Alliance
Information: csfn.net

Emerging Women POWER PARTY San Francisco
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Hub, 925 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Emerging Women POWER PARTY San Francisco.  Brilliant Women igniting Change in the World.  Networking, speakers, book signing, food and beverage
Tickets are limited and available for advance purchase only
Speakers:  Sera Beak, Jennifer Lee, LiYana Silver, Christine Arylo
Information Purchase tickets:  powerpartysanfranciscoeventbrite.com  - $25. plus fee

Bernal Heights Democratic Club - Tim Redmond
When: June 20, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Bernal Heights Democratic Club will hold a forum featuring Tim Redmond.  Tim will discuss the  state of San Francisco politics and take questions.
Information: bernalheightsdemocraticclub.org

June 23, 2013 - Sunday

City Lights Bookstore - 60th Anniversary Birthday Fete
When: June 23, 2013 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Birthday Feet Celebrate City Lights Bookstore 60th Anniversary.  Music, reading.
Information:    citylights.com


June  24, 2013 - Monday

Raoul Wallenberg Democratic Club - Club Election, Assessor/Recorder Carmen Chu
When: June 24, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, Room 209, San Francisco
What:
1. Raoul Wallenberg Democratic Club 2013-14 Club Board and Officer  Election
2.  Hosting Assessor Recorder Carmen Chu.  
Informationwallenbergdems.com

Westside Democratic Club - On the Waterfront 2013
When: June 24, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Community Room, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club - On the Waterfront 2013 -
8 Washington November 5  Ballot Initiative :
Alec Bash - Supporter
Jon Golinger - Proponent
RSVP: sfwestdems@gmail.com 

June 25, 2013 - Tuesday 

Cathedral Hill Town Hall Meeting
When: June 25, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: St Marys Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Cathedral Hill Town Hall Meeting -  Join your neighbors for a town hall meeting to discuss the proposed 400 foot luxury condo tower  at 1481 Post Street, San Francisco and how it will impact the community.
Information: soscathedralhill.com

San Francisco History Association - Ron Ross - "A Look Back: San Francisco Through Magic Lantern Slides"
When: June 25, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco History Association - Ron Ross "A Look Back" San Francisco Through Magic Lantern Slides" Ron Ross will shiare his collection of rate magic lantern slides, featuring dozens of photographs of early San Francisco.
General Admission: $5. SFHA members free.
Information: sanfranciscohistory.org

June 26, 2013 - Wednesday

Walk San Francisco - This is Market Street
When: June 26, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, Koret Aditorium, San Francisco
What:   Walk San Francisco and the Better Market Street project team present "This is Market Street", a short film by Darryl Jones.  Take an evocative stroll down San Francisco's "grand boulevard" with this thought-provoking film.  The film spurs a dialogue about the future of Market Street and preserves an experience of the corridor before its transformation.  Afterwards there will be a discussion with the filmmaker, advocates, designers and planners about the future of Market Street.
RSVP:  bitly.com/ThisisMarketStreet
Information:  walksf.org  info@walksf.org

San Francisco For Democracy - Annual Officer Elections/City College Panel
When: June 26, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Mission District Police Station Community Room, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco City College Panel with Trustee Rafael Mandelman, Student Trustee Shannell Williams and Save CCSF coalition spokesperson Wendy Kaufmyn.
Election of officers. 
Information: communications@sf4democracy.com

June 27, 2013 - Thursday

Mission Language and Vocation School - Celebration
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Language Vocational School,  2929 19th Street, Enter 710 Florida Street,  San Francisco.
What: Mission Language and Vocational  School Benefit.  62 Years of serving the Mission Community.
Help continue the Legacy.  Special Buffet Reception.
$35. to $50., $100. $250. $500.
RSVP 415- 621-2665.  Tickets will be held at the door.

Daniel Ellsberg in support of Bradley Manning
When: June 27, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Progressive Democrats of America presents Daniel Ellsberg in support of Bradley Manning and blowing the whistle on military crimes.  
Michael Thurman of the Bradley Manning Support Network will speak on the logistics of the Bradley Manning Contingent  at the Pride Parade
Free admission.
Sponsored by Progressive Democrats of America San Francisco and Unitarian Universalists for Peace San Francisco
Information: sanfranpda@aol.com

June 28, 2013 - Friday

10th Annual San Francisco Trans March
When: June 28, 2013 - Friday
3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.  March ends at Turk and Taylor, the site of the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Uprising.
Where: Dolores Park, 18th Street and Dolores Street, San Francisco
What: 10th Annual San Francisco Trans March.  The mission of the San Francisco Trans March is to inspire all trans and gender non-conforming people to realize a world where they are safe, loved and empowered.  They strive to create a space for the diverse communities to unite and achieve the social justice and equality that each of us deserves.
Information:   facebook.com/events/269109716559817/

Conversation with Cleve Jones at Faetopia
When: June 28, 2013 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 2286 Market Street in the old Tower Records location next to Cafe Flore, San Francisco
What: Faetopia's closing night.  Cleve Jones will be reading excerpts from his work-in-progress memoir
and he invites his friends to join in a conversation celebrating our people and our movement during this most historic week.  
Information:  faetopia.com

June 29, 2013 - Saturday

SF Pride Celebration
When: June 29, 2013 - Saturday
Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Civic Center, San Francisco
What: SF Pride  Celebration. 300 exhibitors, 20 stages and venues.
Information: sfpride.org

June 30, 2013 - Sunday

Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - Pride Breakfast
When: June 30, 2013 - Sunday
7:45 a.m. - Doors open
8:15 a.m. - Breakfast and Program begins
Where: Yank Sing, Rincon Center, 101 Spear Street, San Francisco
What: Alice B. Toklas Annual Pride  Pride Breakfast with special guest Congressman Mark Takano.
Congressman Mike Honda will introduce Congressman Mark Takano.
Sponsors:
Platinum Lewel: Ed Lee, Mark Leno, Dennis Herrera, Scott Wiener, Golden State Warriors,
San Francisco Firefighters Local 798, San Francisco Police Officers Association
Gold Level: Ken Cleaveland, Reese Aaron Isbell 
Silver Level: Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting, George Gascon, Jose Cisneros, David Chiu, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Leslie Wong, Greg Flores and Jack Song, Bentrish Satarzadeh, AT&T, BayBio, Barnes, Mosher, Whitehurst, Lauter and Partners, BOMA San Francisco, Coalition for Better Housing/Public Advocacy Partners, The Committe on Jobs, Golden Gate Restaurant Association, Hospital Council of Northern and Central CA, LIUNA! Laborers Local 261, Recology, San Francisco Alliance  for Jobs and Sustainable Growth, San Francisco Apartment Association, SEIU - United Health Workers West
Dual Level: Rich Gordon, Rafael Mandelman, David Augustine, Rob Depew, & Kimaya Augustine,
Mark Dunlop, Jim Illig, Brian Leubitz and Brian Devine, Meagan Levitan, Jim Maloney and Andrew Nance
Bronze Level: Betty Yee, Alex Padilla, Carmen Chu, Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Juan Cerda, Julian Chang, Bob Dockendorff, Zoe Dunning, Joel Engardio, Lou Fischer, Ron Flynn and Neal Schwartz, Martha Knutzen and Fran Kipnis, Myong Leigh and Mark Haugen, Mark Murphy and David Allen, Scott Nielsen, Alex Randolph and Trevor Nguyen, Curt Robinson, Christopher Vasquez, Marjan Philhour, Rodrigo Santos, Asian Pacific Democratic Club, Emerald Fund, Erwin & Muir, Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA), Ground Floor Public Affairs, Hanson Bridgett LLP, Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, Keshet and the San Francisco Jewish Community, San Francisco Association of Realtors, San Francisco Domestic  Violence  Consortium, San Francisco Young Democrats, SFPD Pride Alliance, United Educators of San Francisco
Individual Sponsors: Dave Jones, Kat Anderson, Michael Costa, Jim Haas, Mary Jung, Town Square Consulting
$65. members, $95. for non-member ticket + memberhship.
Reservation: secure.actblue.com/page/alice2013
Information: alicebtoklas.org

San Francisco Pride Parade
When: June 30, 2013 - Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Market Street and Beale, San Francisco and ends at Market and 8th Street.
Information: sfpride.org


SF Pride Celebration
When: June  30 , 2013 -  Sunday 
11:00 a.m.  to  6:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Civic Center, San Francisco
What: SF Pride  Celebration. 300 exhibitors, 20 stages and venues.
Information: sfpride.org





Follow sanfrancicofyi.blogspot.com  

twitter.com/cheesedanish

facebook.com/lindapost

Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com

Important: Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.


--

Monday, February 4, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through Feb. 18th




Happy 100th Birthday to Rosa Parks!


February 4, 2013 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
5:14 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mia Shackelford, Nicholas Persky, Paul Monge-Rodriguez, Rachel Brodwin, Christine Huynh, Sarah Armstrong, Angel  Carrion, Brian Chu, Kyron Covington, Ramon Gomez, Alex Guzman-Ramos, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Mia Tu Mutch, Vee Taumoepeau, Vanessa Warri, Eric Wu, Ariel Yu
Information: sfbos.org

Chinese for Affirmative Action - Coming Together for Just Immigration Policies
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m. Registration and Reception
6:00 p.m. Membership Business
6:30 p.m. Featured Panel 
Where: City College Chinatown/North Beach Campus, 808 Kearny Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco
What: Chinese for Affirmative Action sponsors Coming Together for Just Immigration Policies.
Panel:
Henry Der - Senior Program Officer, Four Freedoms Fund
Bill Ong Hing, Professor Law, University of San Francisco
Francisco Ugarte - Senior Immigration Attorney, Dolores Street Community Services
Cecillia Wang - Director of Immigrants' Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union
Open to public.  Free to members. $25. suggested donation for non-members.  Light refreshments will be served.
Informationcaasf.org


Police Commission: Tasers in San Francisco
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Center, 2850 19th Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Police Commission is holding a series of community meetings to discuss  TASERS for the San Francisco Police Commission.
Informationsanfranciscopolice.org

February 5, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: February 5, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

February 6, 2013 - Wednesday

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: Richard Knee, Kitt Grant, Suzanne Manneh, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka, Angela Calvillo
Information: sfbos.org

  Human Trafficking 101 - Forum 2
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Rights Commission, Suite 800, 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office invite you to an education forum on what modern day human trafficking means and how private citizens can combat it through the choices they make every day.
Panelists:
Casey Bates - Alameda County DA's Office
Jennifer S. Madden - Alameda County DA's Office
Pat Mimms, BAWAR
Julie Posadas-Guzman, JPG Consultants
Free.  Open to the public.
Information: Taraneh Moayed Taraneh.Moayed@sfgov.org

Dolores Park Community Meeting
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park Church, 455 Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Rec and Park staff will be hosting an Open House meeting to communicate progress on Dolores Park's Renovation.  The community will be able to comment and ask questions of the project to Rec and Park staff.
Information: Jake Gilchrist Jacob.Gilchrist@sfgov.org

Elections Commission
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
Commissioners: Richard Matthews, Rosabella Safont, Gerard Gleason, Arnold Townsend, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Winnie Yu, Jill Rowe
Information: sfgov2.org

February 7, 2013 -Thursday

City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Rules Committee
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen 
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco City College
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Ocean Campus, Multi-Use Building, Room 140, San Francisco
Board of Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Rafael Mandelman, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong, William Walker - Student Trustee
Information: 239-3000

Tenants Together - Happy Hour
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Showdown, 10 6th Street, San Francisco
What:  Meet other tenant activists and advocates.  No-host event.
Information: tenantstogether.org

San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association - 60th Year Diamond Jubilee Gala Celebration and Awards Dinner 
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: Concordia-Argonaut, 1142 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association - 60th Year Diamond Jubilee Gala Celebration and Awards Dinner
Speakers:  Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, District Attorney George Gascon, Supervisor Carmen Chu, John A. Legnito - Vice President - Recology
Master of Ceremonies: Melissa Griffin - San Francisco Examiner Columnist
Merchants Awards:
Ric Lopez - President, Glen Park Merchants Association
David Heller - President, Greater Geary Boulevard, Merchants and Property Owners Association
Community Awards:
 San Francisco Police Department - Officer Matt Cloud, Officer Steve Gritsch
 San Francisco Fire Department - Conn Lucey - Firefighter of the Year.
Entertainment, The Clef Divers, A Cappella Group, Dave Parker Quartet, Dolce Show Choir, Mercy High School Choir
RSVP by February 4th - Dinner $125. Reserve  on line sfcdma.com
Officers: 
Henry Karnilowicz - President
Robert Roddick - Vice President/Legal Counsel
Pat Christensen - Acting Secretary
Herb Cohn - Acting Treasurer

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday (note different day - usually Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What:  On agenda:
What are the chances for a meaningful, effective response to the gun violence in this country?  Feature guest will be Robyn Thomas, Executive  Director of Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
2013 Officers  Elections
Information: phdemclub.org


February 10, 2013 - Sunday

Single Payer Now - Yearly Healthcare Potluck
When: February 10, 2013 - Sunday
2:30 p.m. - Doors open
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Single Payer Now's Yearly Healthcare Potluck featuring presentation on the need for Universal Healthcare minus the Insurance Industry. Speakers include:
Ben Day - National Organizing Director for Healthcare Now.  
Mike Casey - President of Local 2 UNITE HERE.  
Jodi Reid - Executive Director of the California Alliance for Retired Seniors
Roxanne Sanchez - President of Service Employees International Union 1021.
Potluck sponsored by Single Payer Now
Information: Don Bechler dbechler@value.net

February 11, 2013 - Monday

San Francisco Organizing Project - Soul of the City
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pedro's Cantina, 158 King Street, San Francisco
What: Soul of the City - San Francisco Organizing Project's 30th Anniversary.
Cocktail Reception
Honoring:
George Wesolek, Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns, Archdiocese of San Francisco
Mission Economic Development Agency
Student and Staff Leaders from Leadership High School.
Early Sponsors: Duggan's Serra Mortuary Daly City, Shelby Designs and Illustrates, Golden Bear Restaurant Group, State Senator Mark Leno, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Lennar Urban, Sherri and Joe Sawyer, Msgr. Mickey McCormick, Mission Economic Development Agency, Erika Katske, Rabbi Reuben Zellman
Media Sponsor: Univision 14
Tickets:  $75. Individual, $125. - One pair (2 tickets)   :  brownpapertickets.com/event/316614
Information: Elizabeth McDonald-Zwoyer - elizabeth@sfop.org


Police Commission: Tasers in San Francisco
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Bayview Opera House, 3705 Third Street @ Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Police Commission is holding a series of community meetings to discuss  TASERS for the San Francisco Police Commission.
Informationsanfranciscopolice.org

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room, Plaza level between North and South Towers, Castro and Duboce, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting
Information: dtna.org

February 12, 2013 -  Tuesday

State of the Union Speech

SPUR - Implementing the TEP
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Hear an update on the Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP) by SFTMA Transit Service Planning Manager Julie Kirschbaum and TEP Planning Manager Sean Kennedy
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org

George Gascon - Evening Reception
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Offices of Keker and Van Nest, 633 Battery Street, San Francisco
What: Evening reception for District Attorney George Gascon to retire the remaining campaign debt from the campaign for District Attorney. Michael Romano and Natasha Minsker are Co-Hosts for the reception.
Suggested Contribution: $100., $250., $500.
RSVP: Mary Martell - mary@calgroupinc.com

 February 14, 2013 - Thursday

SPUR - Market and Van Ness: The Winds of Change
When: February 14, 2013 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join Marc Babsin of the Emerald Fund, Kearstin Dischinger of the San Francisco Planning Department and others for a look at whats on the horizon in regards to Market and Van Ness.  
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org

Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women
When: February 14, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall Steps, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee, District Attorney George Gascon,    Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, V-Day Executive Director Susan Celia Swan, Commission on the Status of Women President Julie Soo,  Filipina  Women's Network President Marily Mondejar are asking you to join  One Billion women, men and everyone who loves us to Walk Out, Dance, Rise UP and Demand an end to violence against women.  
Information: onebillionrisingsf.org

February 15, 2013 - Friday

Generations 2013: LGBT History Experience
When: February 15, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: African-American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrating the lives of Black LGBT historical figures.  Free.  Food, Entertainment, Art Gallery, Testing and more.
Information: facebook.comGenerationsBlackLgbtHistory


February 16, 2013 - Saturday

Chinese Newcomers Service Center - Gung Hay Fat Choy!
When: February 16, 2013 - Saturday
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Good Luck Dinner celebrating the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Serpent and supporting Chinese Newcomers Service Center. 
Start the New Year with the best in Won Ton Soup, Chinese Chicken Salad, Lemon Shrimp, Cashew Chicken, Cha Sil Toishan Brownies, Don Tot, and munch munch more...too munch to list
Talentd Chefs: Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Rafael Mandelman, Malia  Cohen, Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee, Eric Mar, Leland Yee, Phil Ting, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Campos, John Avalos, Betty Yee, Dennis Herrera, Jose Cisneros, Virginia Sung, Albert S. Tam, Thomas Yuen, Julia Ling, Albert S. Tam, Hanna Leung, Angela Chan, Helen Hui, Henry Young, Amy Cheng, Jackie Kious, Ted Fang, Richard Ow, Marti Dinan, Ann Kirk, Ed Sykes, Steve Lewey, Ely Tran, Dick Grosboll, Mary Jung, Ina Dearman, Joan Simmons, Samson Wong, Julie Soo, Eliza Chan, Julia Ling, Cheryl Willis, Eileen Kivlehan, Eddie Chin, Carolos Serrano-Quan, Camilla Schneider, Ryszard Koprowski, Lawrence Ling, Robin Brasso, Stephanie Jee, Ben and Ruby Tom, Zoanne Nordstrom, Josie Karydas, Judith Flynn, Thelma Bridges, Peter and Mei Lam, Jane Bernard Powers, Gimmy Park Li, Xing Chu Wang, Chief Chef: Esther Marks.
RSVP: 564-1482
 Donor's Choice: $18. $20. $28, $38., $50. $78. $88.. $108. $228
Chinese Newcomers Service Center:
President: Peter Lam
Vice-President: Thomas Yuen
Secretary: Julia Ling
Treasurer: Angela Chan
Board: Otis Byrd, Peter Chak, Nancy Chen, Eric Cheung, Helen Hui, Milton Hum, Hanna Leung, Albert S. Tam, Samson Wei, Garry Wong, Henry Young
Executive Director: Carlos Serrano-Quan

February 17, 2013 - Sunday

Bay Area Forward on Climate Rally
When: February 17, 2013 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: One Market Plaza, San Francisco
What: Come to Bay Area Forward on Climate Rally.  Demand President Obama take action on climate change and reject the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Sponsors: 350 Bay Area and 350 Silicon Valley Bay Localize, Center for Biological Diversity, Citizens Climate Lobby, CREDO Action, Global Exchange, Greenpeace, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club - Mother Lode, Loma Prieta, and SF Bay Chapters.
Information: fowardonclimate.org

February 18, 2013 - Monday

Presidents Day  


Important:  

You can also  follow me by twitter and facebook:

twitter.com/cheesedanish

facebook.com/lindapost

Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com

Important: Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.