February 8, 2010 - Monday
*Alice B. Toklas Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: February 8, 2010 - Monday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street (@ Octavia) San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting:
Michael Kaiser-Nyman of Equality California will discuss their ongoing canvassing efforts.
Ron Flynn of the City Attorney's Office and Matthew Bajko of the Bay Area Report will discuss and summarize the federal marriage equality case.
Information: info@alicebtoklas.org
*Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Monthly meeting
When: February 8, 2010 - Monday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: CPMC Davies - North Tower Building, Level B Auditorium, Between 14th Street andDuboce, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting:
Update from Supervisor Bevan Dufty's office.
Report on Upper Market development
Trader Joe update.
Information: dtna.org
February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
*Muni Townhall and SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: One South Van Ness Avenue @ Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Let your voice be heard in support of San Francisco's buses and lightrail and transit first.
*Rally for AB 656
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Malcolm X Plaza, San Francisco State University
What: Join Alberto Torrico at San Francisco State University to rally support for AB 656 - a bill to tax big oil 12.5% to raise $2 billion a year for higher education in California. Bill is sponsored by SFSU Associated Students Inc. and SFSU Students for Quality Education.
Sign petition: albertotorrico.com/Fair-Share-for-Fair-Tuition
*Student Equity Hearings
When: February 9, 2010 - Tuesday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cafe level of the Student Union Building at the Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: It's time to tackle City College's Student Achievement Gap. The community is invited to participate in a series of February Student Equity hearings hosted by the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees' Committees on Community Relations and Institutional Effectiveness. The hearings will address the issue of achievement gaps identified by the College's Student Achievement Gap and Society Equity Report (October 2009).
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.
February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
San Francisco Police Compstat Meeting
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
10 a.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Memorial Center, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
What: Come learn about the San Francisco Police Department. The Metro Division will be participating (Mission, Central, Southern, Northern and Tenderloin Stations).
*Fundraiser for Starr King Openspace - Goat Hill Pizza
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Goat Hill Pizza, 300 Connecticut at 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Eat at Goat Hill Pizza on February 10, 2010 and mention Starr King Openspace and 20% of your tab will be donated to help maintain and protect the grassland that is owned by the residents of Potrero Hill.
Help protect Potrero Hill's Openspace for generations to come. Starr King Openspace Board Members will be there at 7 p.m.
*Student Equity Hearings
When: February 10 , 2010 - Wednesday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cafe level of the Student Union Building at the Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: It's time to tackle City College's Student Achievement Gap. The community is invited to participate in a series of February Student Equity hearings hosted by the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees' Committees on Community Relations and Institutional Effectiveness. The hearings will address the issue of achievement gaps identified by the College's Student Achievement Gap and Society Equity Report (October 2009).
*San Francisco Police Commission Meeting
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
Chief's Report - update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
Information: 415-553-1667
*Conversation with Judge Thelton Henderson
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: African American Arts & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Citizen Hope and Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights invites you to a very special discussion with United States District of Northern California Judge Thelton Henderson. Judge Thelton Henderson is one of the most inspiring and accomplished civil rights leaders of our time. The focus of this discussion will be on the lessons that Judge Henderson would share with the next generation of civil rights activists, attorneys, organizers and public servants. Conversation will be moderated by Lateefah Simon, Executive Director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights.
*San Francisco Young Democrats Endorsement Meeting
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Mr. Smith's, 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Hear from speakers Ross Mirkarimi and Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting. Attendees will learn about the initiatives on June's ballot and will hear from several candidates running for leadership positions with the California Young Democrats.
SFYD will make endorsements for June initiative and CYD Candidates at the close of the meeting. Propositions on the ballot:
Prop 13: Exempts seismic retrofits from property taxes. Speaker: Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting
Prop 14: The top-two primary. Speaker: State Senator Leland Yee
Prop 15: The California Fair Election Act, creating public financing for Secretary of State elections for 2014 and 2018. Speaker: Joni Eisen, CA Fair Elections Campaign
Prop. 16: PG&E's effort to make it harder to create public power district by requiring a 2/3rds vote. Confirmed speaker: Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
Prop 17: Mercury Insurance's effort to reduce Prop. 103 consumer protections.
*Comedy Fundraiser for Kamala D. Harris
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Buriel Clay Theatre inside the African American Arts & Cultural Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: All-star Comedy Fundraiser hosted by Tony Sparks
Featuring:
Dennis Gaxiola, G. King, Donald Lacy, Barbara Garber, Shea Suga, Bradley Lum, Franke Quiones
*Supervisor Bevan Dufty - Rail Improvement Project for the J Church
When: February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Morning Due Cafe, 3698 17th Street, San Francisco
What: Co-hosting meeting with SFMTAa to discuss the impact of rail improvement project for the J Church.
February 11, 2010 - Thursday
*Student Equity Hearings
When: February 11 , 2010 - Thursday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cafe level of the Student Union Building at the Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: It's time to tackle City College's Student Achievement Gap. The community is invited to participate in a series of February Student Equity hearings hosted by the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees' Committees on Community Relations and Institutional Effectiveness. The hearings will address the issue of achievement gaps identified by the College's Student Achievement Gap and Society Equity Report (October 2009).
*Commonwealth Club - Garry Wills
When: February 11, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Will discuss "The Extra-Constitutional Executive". Wills will frame the postwar period in a new light in his aim to sound an alarm about a continued threat to our Constitution and the balance of power. $18. non-members.
*League of Women Voters -Women Who Could Be President
When: February 11, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome, San Francisco
What: Honoring five extraordinary women:
Lynn Bunim, Executive Director of External Affairs
Yolanda Jackson, Deputy Executive Director and Diversity Director of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Pamela Joyner, Managing Partner and Founder of Avid Partners, LLC
Kate Kendell, Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights
Anne Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of the Bay Area
$150. non-members
*Supervisor Campos invites you to meet Michael Nava
When: February 11, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Florida Street Cafe, 710 Florida Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Campos invites you to meet Michael Nava, lawyer and novelist, currently running for the San Francisco Superior Court. This is not intended as a fundraiser but as an opportunity meet the candidate.
RSVP navaforjudge@yahoo.com
*HANC - Monthly meeting - Community Policing: What do we need?
When: February 11, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Community Room, Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on what effective community policing of a neighborhood as large and diverse as the Haight-Ashbury actually means.
February 13, 2010 - Saturday
*Saturday for Love
When: February 13, 2010 - Saturday
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Candy Bar, 1335 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Join API Equality, Citizen Hope and API Elected Officials to Support Grassroots Marriage Equality Advocacy. Saturday afternoon celebration and mixer in support of grassroots marriage equality advocacy in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community. $25.-$40. sliding scale benefits API Equality.
Co-Hosts:
API Equality, Citizen Hope, Asian American Bar Association Civil Rights Committee:
Elected Official Host Committee:
Board of Equalization Member Betty Yee
State Assembly Member Fiona Ma
District Attorney Kamala Harris
City Assessor Phil Ting
Board of Supervisor President Daid Chiu
Board of Education President Jane Kim
Board of Education Commisioner Sandra Lee Fewer
Community College Trustee Steve Ngo
February 14, 2010 - Sunday
*Democratic Women's Forum - A Valentine Salute to our new members
When: February 14, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 60 Clifford Terrace, San Francisco
What: A Valentine Salute to our new members.
"Roses are red
Violets are Blue
We hope you'll attend
This party's for you!!"
Featuring a Special Valentine Salute to Our Glorious 90 years Young Members
Jane Morrison and Evelyn Wilson
New members - Our Special guests (joined between 2-23-2009 and 2-13-2010)
All others - $10.
Light Libations. Sweets for the Sweet
RSVP by Feb. 10th
New members: 415-673-5023
All others: 415-235-2170
Democratic Women's Forum Committee:
Joan Simmons, President
Dawn Walker, Event Chair
Paula Kitses, Helen Myers, Cheryl Willis
February 15, 2010 - Monday
*Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - President of the Board David Chiu
When: February 15, 2010 - Monday
6:45 to 8 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Come spend an hour with District 3 Supervisor and President of the Board of SupervisorDavid Chiu. The Supervisor will be talking about the State of the City, the State of District 3 and the State of the Neighborhood.
Information:
Potrero Hill Democratic Club -2010 Officers
Joni Eisen - President
DeWitt Lacy - VP Membership
Bill Barnes - VP Political Action
Rachel Schapira - Secretary
Pat Cleveland - Treasurer
Webmaster - Quint King
Information: phdemclub.org
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