Attended fundraiser for Eric Smith, candidate for Supervisor District 10 (Potrero Hill, Bayview Hunters Point, Visitacion Valley, Silver Terrace, Dogpatch, Little Holywood and the Portola districts) on Friday night.
Fundraiser was held at Dogpatch Saloon on 3rd Street (a great old-time neighborhood bar).
Eric Smith said "we need someone who understands all the issues and will respect and represents all the people behind them".
"The transformation of our district continues. Let us work together to create a new place we can be proud of, for having built it together".
Eric Smith for District 10 Supervisor - ericsmith10.com
Dogpatch Saloon - 2496 3rd Street, San Francisco
February 1, 2010 - Monday
Recreation and Park Department - Community Budget Meeting
When: February 1, 2010 - Monday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Joseph Lee Recreation Center, 1395 Mendell Street, San Francisco
What: Community Budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2010-11. Participants will receive information on the Department's current budget process and upcoming challenges and will also
have the opportunity to ask questions and share their ideas.
Information: parks.sfgov.org
Larry Brinkin's Retirement Party
When: February 1, 2010 - Monday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: City Hall, South Light Court, San Francisco
What: Retiring after 21 years serving the public as an employee of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission.
RSVP: larrybrinkinretirement@comcast.net
Richard Brautigan
When: February 1, 2010 - Monday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Vesuvio, 255 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Richard Brautigan, North Beach poet and novelist who would have turned 75 on Saturday, will be celebrated with readings at his old haunt, Vesuvio, 255 Columbus Avenue. Free.
Information: 415-362-3370
February 2, 2010 - Tuesday
San Francisco Poet Laureate Diane di Prima's Inaugural Address
When: February 2, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Inaugural address by the 5th San Francisco Poet Laureate Diane di Prima.
Hunters Point Shipyard Community Involvement Plan Meeting
When: February 2, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Bayview YMCA-Conference Room, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting to discuss the update of the Community Involvement Plan (CIP) for Hunters Point Shipyard. Purpose of the meeting is to gain insight on how the community and the Navy can go forward in revising the 2004 Hunters Point Shipyard Community Involvement Plan to promote two-way communication and involvement as cleanup continues at the Shipyard.
Information: keith.s.forman@navymil
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: February 2, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street @ Southern Heights, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting - Agenda:
- Constiutional Convention - discussion with Alonso Gonzalez of Repair California discussing calling for a limited Constitutional Convention focused only on issues of governance.
- Starr King Open Space - New board members will discuss new developments.
- Two or three more candidates for Supervisor of District 10 will appear to tell us briefly who they are and why they are running.
- Election of Officers.
February 3, 2010 - Wednesday
Plan C - Condo conversion reform
When: February 3, 2010 - Wednesday
8:15 a.m.
Where: City Hall Steps, San Francisco
What: Rally to support condo conversion reform. Condo lottery drawing happen at 9 a.m.
San Francisco Police Commission Meeting
When: February 3, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
- Chief's Report - update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
- Quarterly Report by the Department and the Office of Citizen Complaints regarding Police Proposals.
Information: 415-553-1667
Recreation and Park Department - Community Budget Meeting
When: February 3, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center, 2201 Lawton Street, San Francisco
What: Community Budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2010-11. Participants will receive information on the Department's current budget process and upcoming challenges and will also
have the opportunity to ask questions and share their ideas.
Information: parks.sfgov.org
February 4, 2010 - Thursday
Open House - Mission Neighborhood Centers
When: February 4, 2010 - Thursday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 362 Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Kick-off MNC's 50th Anniversary "Celebrating a Legacy of Community Empowerment"
Recreation and Park Commission "Cultivating the Future of San Francisco"
When: February 4, 2010 - Thursday
4 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Recreation and Park Commission Meeting. Item from Agenda
Balboa Park - discussion and possible action to approve a conceptual improvement plan, recommend that the Board of Supervisor approve a gift valued up to $2 million from The Trust for Public Land for improvement to Balboa Park, approve agreement between the Recreation and Park Commission and The Trust for Public Land.
Commissioners: Mark Buell, President, Tom Harrison, Vice President, Gloria Bonilla, David Lee, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin, Michael J. Sullivan
General Manager: Philip Ginsburg
Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) - 2010 Membership Meeting
When: February 4, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: YWCA Apartments, 940 Powell Street @ Clay Street, San Francisco
What: Join Professor Ling-chi Wang (co-founding CAA and providing 40 years of consecutive service who will be retiring from CAA's Board of Trustees), Director Vincent Pan, and hip-hop and social change author and journalist Jeff Chang in a conversation about the past and future of their community and civil rights.
Information: Eric Li exli@caasforg
Team Mandelman Happy Hour at Noe's
When: February 4, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Where: Noe's Bar, 1199 Church Street (between 24th Street & Elizabeth St) San Francisco
What: Join Rafael Mandelman and his supporters for a casual couple of hours of campaign socializing.
February 5, 2010 - Friday
The History of Black Economic Empowerment
When: February 5, 2010 - Friday
Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society Ceremony. Featuring: Mayor Gavin Newsom, Tim Simon, Keynote Speaker, KIPP Youth Choir, "King Tut" - Farah Dews
Co-Sponsored by: African American Art and Culture Complex, The African American Center of San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce, Jazz Heritage Center, Small Business Exchange
RSVP: sf.blackhistory2010@gmail.com
*San Francisco Board of Supervisors Haiti Relief Fundraiser
When: February 5, 2010 - Friday
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell Street, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisors John Avalos, Sophie Maxwell, David Campos, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Chris Daly, Ross Mirkarimi, Carmen Chu, David Chiu, Michela Alioto-Pier and Eric Mar for a fundraiser for Haiti Relief. Hear from Haiti Action Committee what is happening on the ground. All proceeds will benefit the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund. Suggested donation: $20.
Information: 415-554-6975
Panel on the Legislative Direction of Human Trafficking in San Francisco and California
When: February 5, 2010 - Friday
5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium in the State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Women's Political Committee, in collaboration with San Francisco's Collaborative Against Human Trafficking and in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month presents a panel of speakers:
Melissa Farley, Ph.d. - Executive Director, Prostitution Research & Education. Background on human trafficking
Supervisor Carmen Chu, District 4 - Local legislative efforts
Senator Leland Yee, Ph.d. - California District 8, statewide legislative fforts
Daphne Phung, Executive Director, California Against Slavery, Anti-trafficking ballot initiative for 2010.
Moderated by Amy J. Bacharach, Ph.D
SFWPC will host a happy hour at Soluna Lounge, 272 Mcallister Street, San Francisco immediately following the discussion.
February 6, 2010 - Saturday
Lynette Sweet - Rally
When: February 6, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Bayview Plaza, 3801 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Rally for Lynette Sweet, candidate for supervisor in District 10. "District 10 is a special place to me. I was born and raised here. It's home. Please join me as I lay out my vision for our city and our community".
CA Young Democrats Region 2 - Statewide Candidates Forum
When: February 6, 2010 - Saturday
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: SEIU Local 87, 240 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Come hear from each of this year's candidates for statewide office. Candidates forum is being hosted by San Francisco Young Democrats. Confirmed candidates:
Governor: Jerry Brown
Lt. Governor: Dean Florez, Janice Hahn
Attorney General: Kamala Harris, Chris Kelly, Pedro Nava, Alberto Torrico
Treasurer: Bill Lockyer
Insurance Commission: Hector De La Torre, Dave Jones
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Larry Aceves
Board of Education: Betty Yee
Information: RSVP JOverman@youngdems.org
Anna Conda - Happy Hour Fundraiser
When: February 6, 2010 - Saturday
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Powerhouse, 1347 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Anna Conda (Glendon Hyde) candidate for Supervisor in District 6.
February 7, 2010 - Sunday
Super Bowl!
Annual Tet Festival
When: February 7, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Little Saigon, Larkin Street (between Eddy and O'Farrell Street) San Francisco
What: Little Saigon District in San Francisco celebrates Vietnamese New Year's. All day Vietnamese traditional and modern concert with renown singers, food, dances and games.
February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
Scott Wiener for Democratic County Central Committee
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Pisco Restaurant, 1817 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Support Scott Wiener for Democratic County Central Committee. Cocktails, food and an opportunity to consider supporting Scott Wiener's re-election to the Democratic County Central Committee. Hors d'oeuvres and the first round on the campaign.
The State of the Progressive Movement in 2010
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: After a year of progressive leadership, the New Leaders Council wants to invite you to join them for a discussion about the state of the Progressive movement.
Panelists:
Froilan Ramos, Organizing for America, Regional Field Organizer
Kate Kendell, Executive Director of National Center for Lesbian Rights
Raven Brooks, Executive Director of Netroots Nation
Moderator: Barry Kendall, Executive Director of Commonwealth Institute
Food and drinks will be served. Admission $40. per person.
Information:
Ballot measures for June 8, 2010 Primary:
Proposition 13 - Property tax: new construction exclusion: seismic retrofitting
Proposition 14 - Elections: open primaries
Proposition 15 - Political reform Act of 1974: California Fair Elections Act of 2008
Proposition 16 - New Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Local Public Electricity Providers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment
Proposition 17 - Allows Auto Insurance Companies to Base Their prices in Part on a Driver's History of Insurance Coverage. Initiative Statue.
Kat Anderson - Candidate for Supervisor in District 2 - Slogan: "Choose Kat to be your Citizen Legislator" katanderson.net
Debra Walker - Candidate for Supervisor in District 6- has been endorsed by Public Defender Jeff Adachi and AFSCMe Local 3299. votedebrawalker.com
Milton Marks has been re-elected as President of the Board of Trustees of City College of San Francisco
San Francisco Police Officers Association has endorsed Scott Wiener for Supervisor in District 8. scott2010.com
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - 2010 Board of Directors
Co-Chairs -Charles Sheehan and Bentrish Satarzadeh
Past Co-Chair - Susan Belinda Christian
Treasurer - Michael Costa
Secretary - Justin Patrick Jones
Parliamentarian - Martha Knutzen
PAC Committee: Susan Belinda Christian and Julius Turman (Co-Chairs), David Augustine, Kelton Finney, August Longo, Michael Monagle
Membership Committee: LaMonte Bishop and Reese Isbell (Co-Chairs), Keith Baraka, Mark Dunlop, Ron Flynn, Alfredo Pedroza
Program Committee: Luke Klipp & Lisa Williams (Co-Chairs) Myong Leigh, Todd Mavis
Finance and Slate Card Committee: Colleen Crowley & Brian Leubitz (co-Chairs), Brett Andrews, Ken Cleaveland, Bob Dockendorff, Todd Mavis
Events Committee: Kevin Cheng and Jason Chan (Co-Chairs), Angela Brown, Julian Chang, Greg Flores
Field Committee: David Fujimoto and Owen Stephens (Co-Chairs), Mikaya Connell, Louise Fischer, Michael Kasian, Mark Murphy, Eugene Pearson
Government Affairs - Francis Tsang (Chair)
Technology and Newsletter Committee: Moira Dawson and Alex Randolph (Co-Chairs), Erin Sanders, Jack Song
DCCC Liason - Eugene Pearson
Policy Committee: Nathan Purkiss and Andrea Shorter (Co-Chairs), Cecilia Chung (HIV/AIDS Liaison)
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Officers 2010
David Waggoner and Denise D'Anne - Co-Presidents
Vice President of Political Affairs - Linnette Peralta Haynes
Vice President of Internal Affairs - Douglas Welch
Vice President of External Affairs - Barbara Lopez
Treasurer - Michael Lee
Recorder - Jenette Lanning
Correspondent - Scott Trammell Moore
Outreach Coordinators - Kimberly Alvarenga, and Kirk Piamonte
E-Board Political - Carol Stuart
E-Board Internal - Kirby Ramstad
Events and Fundraising - Nathan Allbee
E-Board Organizing - Laura Hahn
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