Black Friday - November calendar

Black Friday: I just had to go shopping, just because. I went down to the new Mint Alley. There is nothing going on at the moment but it looks like a lot of restaurants are going in.

This spot is very dear to me because 32 years ago I went to the 54 Mint building everyday for a year to work on George Moscone's campaign as a volunteer. My first campaign ever. It was a very long room all in brick with the office broken into two parts - paid staff and volunteers. I remember the mailing parties putting on labels and eating pizza and the phone banks working with Delancey Street (I thought that was so exotic!).

Everyone would drop in, including Phil Burton, John Burton, Willie Brown all to go see Don Bradley the campaign manager.

People kept saying they were "going to the fifth". Not till many year's later did I learn that met they were going to the roof to drink beer and smoke pot!

We had so much fun that when the campaign was over we kept meeting under the name Palm Garden Democratic Club (during the campaign we used to go drink and eat the Palm Garden Grill - Market near Sixth) which had in it's by-laws that you had to have liquor at your meetings.

November 27th - Tuesday

Harvey Milk Memorial March - at sunset- Harvey Milk Plaza (corner of Castro & Market).

Featuring: Holly Near, SF Gay Men's Chorus, Dance Brigade, Shawna Virago, Keith Hennessy, Melania DeMore. Spears include Hon. Carole Migden, Hon. Mark Leno, Hon Tom Ammiano, Cecilia Chung, John Newsome. Sponsored by Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Brian Basinger and Krissy Keefer. Information: http://www.milkclub.org/

Caltrain - Two more trains on weeknights. Public comment on schedule changes for March 2008. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Caltrain Station 4th & King. Information: caltrain.com

San Francisco for Democracy General Membership Meeting - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. San Francisco Police Department District Community Room 630 Valencia Street. Agenda Items: 1. Stand up for Debra Bowen campaign. 2. Marriage Equality. Presentation by Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis (API Equality & Marriage Equality USA) followed by an endorsement vote. 3. Special budget budget report for the new year. San Francisco for Democracy Federal Action Meeting. Agenda Items: 1. Update and discussion on the Presidential Primary endorsement process (members of SF4D are automatically members of SF4D Federal Action). 2. Opportunity for members who do not have e-mail to vote in the Demo Choice poll by filling out a paper ballot that will be available at the meeting: Information: http://www.sf4democracy.com/

November 28, Wednesday

San Francisco Labor Council Public Employee Breakfast. Special Guest Speaker Supervisor Tom Ammiano. 8 a.m. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Ave. RSVP to Emily at 415-440-4809o . Information: http://www.sflaborcouncil.org/

Frank McCourt - Commonwealth Club - author of "Angela's Ashes" has children's book out called "Angela and the Baby Jesus". 5:30 p.m. 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco $18. non-members

Yoshi's opening in San Francisco . 1300 Block of Fillmore. Jazz club and Japanese Restaurant.

November 29, 2007 Thursday

Theresa Sparks - President of San Francisco Police Commission. Will discuss her life of activism and public service including be transgendered, Vietnam Veteran, CEO of Good Vibrations and named 2003 California Woman of the Year by the California State Assembly. 6 p.m. Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor S.F. $15. non-members

Tribute to Philip Whalen - 7 p.m. City Lights Bookstore. Readings by Michael Rothenberg, Joanne Kyger, Michael McClure, David Meltzer, Norman Fischer and Leslie Scalapino. Celebrating the release of "The Collected Poems of Phillip Whalen" by Wesleyan University Press. Information: http://www.citylights.com/

Post-Election Analysis with David Latterman - City Democratic Club 7:30 p.m. at SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500. Information: 415-923-5252 info@citydemocraticclub.org

November 30, 2007 - Friday

Building Oakland. A year into the new Oakland administration, how are the developers, business community and public sector working together to build Oakland's future. Sponsored by San Francisco Business Times. Speakers included Mayor Ron Dellums, James Falaschi, President, Transbay Holdings; Omar Benjamin, Executive Director, Port of Oakland; Joseph Haraburda, President & CEO, Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; Tom Hart, Executive Vice President, Manager of Shorenstein Family Office. 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, Ca.

Information:

Joe Alioto Veronese - So cute! If you go to www.cafepress.com/alioto/ you can see merchandise for sell. They are selling a dog t-shirt $13.99.

November/December Political Calendar

November Calendar

November 20th -Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - General Meeting 1 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Center, Fireside Room, 1187 Franklin. Injustice in the City, The SF-8, Gang Injunctions, Matrix Redux, Kiilu Nyasha, Damone Hale, Jenny Friedenbach.

SF Plastic Bag Ban Bash - ChicoBag Company, San Francisco Department of the Environment, HANC and the Surfrider Foundation are inviting everyone to a party to celebrate the passing of the ban of plastic bags. 6 to 9 p.m. at 111 Minna Gallery. Live music by DJ Brent Northey with appearance by Bag Monster, Old Bag Chic and a Trashy Fashion show with guest speakers including Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. Hors d'ouvres will be served with a no-host bar. $5. donation with proceed to benefit partnering non-profit agencies.

November 27th - Tuesday

Harvey Milk Memorial March - 6 to 7 p.m. 60 minutes - March to commemorate the assassination of Harvey Milk. Details to be announced.

San Francisco for Democracy General Membership Meeting - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. San Francisco Police Department District Community Room 630 Valencia Street. Agenda Items: 1. Stand up for Debra Bowen campaign. 2. Marriage Equality. Presentation by Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis (API Equality & Marriage Equality USA) followed by an endorsement vote. 3. Special budget budget report for the new year. San Francisco for Democracy Federal Action Meeting. Agenda Items: 1. Update and discussion on the Presidential Primary endorsement process (members of SF4D are automatically members of SF4D Federal Action). 2. Opportunity for members who do not have e-mail to vote in the Demo Choice poll by filling out a paper ballot that will be available at the meeting: Information: http://www.sf4democracy.com/

November 28, Wednesday

San Francisco Labor Council Public Employee Breakfast. Special Guest Speaker Supervisor Tom Ammiano. 8 a.m. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Ave. RSVP to Emily at 415-440-4809o . Information: http://www.sflaborcouncil.org/

Frank McCourt - Commonwealth Club - author of "Angela's Ashes" has children's book out called "Angela and the Baby Jesus". 5:30 p.m. 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco $18. non-members

Yoshi's opening in San Francisco . 1300 Block of Fillmore. Jazz club and Japanese Restaurant.

November 29, 2007 Thursday

Theresa Sparks - President of San Francisco Police Commission. Will discuss her life of activism and public service including be transgendered, Vietnam Veteran, CEO of Good Vibrations and named 2003 California Woman of the Year by the California State Assembly. 6 p.m. Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor S.F. $15. non-members

Tribute to Philip Whalen - 7 p.m. City Lights Bookstore. Readings by Michael Rothenberg, Joanne Kyger, Michael McClure, David Meltzer, Norman Fischer and Leslie Scalapino. Celebrating the release of "The Collected Poems of Phillip Whalen" by Wesleyan University Press. Information: http://www.citylights.com/

Post-Election Analysis with David Latterman - City Democratic Club 7:30 p.m. at SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500. Information: 415-923-5252 info@citydemocraticclub.org

November 30, 2007 - Friday

Building Oakland. A year into the new Oakland administration, how are the developers, business community and public sector working together to build Oakland's future. Sponsored by San Francisco Business Times. Speakers included Mayor Ron Dellums, James Falaschi, President, Transbay Holdings; Omar Benjamin, Executive Director, Port of Oakland; Joseph Haraburda, President & CEO, Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; Tom Hart, Executive Vice President, Manager of Shorenstein Family Office. 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, Ca.

December 1, 2007 - Saturday

Bayview 11th Annual Unity Parade and Rally - 12 noon at Loomis and Industrial. Rally begins at 2 p.m. at The Opera House, S.F. Information: http://www.safetynetwork.org/. 415-2002-794

All Over Coffee" Paul Madonna's illustrated musings published by City Lights. SF MOMA. 2 p.m.

Celebrate Pacifica's 50th Birthday with wine and orchids. Open house at the Shelldance Nursery, 2000 Highway One, Pacifica, Ca. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, Music, Fun, Treasure Hunt, Door Prizes, Orchids. Pacifica items for sale. Benefits The Pacifica Historical Society, 3 to 9 p.m. $15. by mail $20 at door. Price includes 3 tastings in a keepsake. Commemorative wine glass. Sponsored by Bodega del Sur Winery and the Chit chat Cafe. http://www.pacifiariptide.com/

December 2, 2007 Sunday

Winterfest - San Francisco Bicycle Celebration - Party and Fundraiser. Silent Auction, Bike marketplace, art auction and entertainment. 6 to 10:30 p.m. at SOMARTS, Brannan and 8th Street.

December 3, 2007

Monday Lobbyist's Training - City Hall Room 421 12 noon to 1 p.m. Training for lobbyists, their Representatives, the Board of Supervisors, members of the media, department heads, and other interested persons and is designed to explain filing and reporting obligations required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance. (San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduction Code Section 2.100 et seq.) Information: Kristian Ongoco. RSVP by 11-29-2007 415-252-3100

UCSF Hospital Replacement CAG Action Team- 6 to 8 p.m. UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Genentech Hall, Room N-114 600 16th Street. Agenda will focus on traffic analysis and update on exterior design. Information: http://www.planpotrerohillsf.org/

December 4, 2007 Tuesday

SPUR -In depth look at Transit Center Tower. Paul Paradis, Hines Senior Vice President will present proposal in detail and answer questions. 12:30 to 1:30 312 Sutter Street $5. Non-members $5. Information: http://www.spur.org/

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Party Endorsement Party - 6:30 p.m. Presidential Primary is just around the corner: February 5th. Come share a cup of holiday cheer, listen to speakers from the Democratic primary campaigns, and cast your vote if you are a member. Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco, Ca. Information: contactus@phdemclub.org phdemclub.org

December 5th, 2007 Wednesday

National Project Homeless Connect Day - Bill Graham Civic auditorium.99 Grove Street, San Francisco 8:30 a.m. Central City Democrats - Holiday Party 5:30 p.m. 631 O'Farrell Street, Ground Floor Ballroom, Mark Leno, Special Guest Speaker. Central City Democrats, 415-339-8683 centralcitydemocrats@yahoo.com

December 6th, 2007 Thursday

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Wallenberg Annual Hanukkah Party. Music, cocktails and to sample latkes. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Rassela's Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore (at Geary) judges to pick best latke include, Assemblyman Mark Leno, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Supervisor Bevan Dufty, Supervisor Sean Elsbernd, Assessor Phil Teng, District Attorney Kamala Harris, City Attorney Dennis Herrera, City Treasurer Jose Cisneros and Natalie Berg - Community College Board. Information: Jessica Trubowitch mailto:Trubowitchjesstrub@hotmail. $25. non- members $36 event and membership. No-host bar

December 7th, 2007 -Friday

Debbie Reynolds in Concert- Herbst Theatre - Information 415-392-4400 http://www.ciyoffice.com/

December 8th, 2007 Saturday

Harvey Milk Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting 1 to 6 p.m. Duration: 300 minutes Details to Follow.

Democratic Women's Forum - Annual Holiday Party to honor Evelyn Wilson, the Forum's Parliamentarian, 2 to 4 p.m. at the home Of Lynne Newhouse Segal, 2100 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. Light libations, hors d'oeuvres Attendees: $25. Information: 415-861-2378, Democratic Women's Forum, P. Box 475308, SF 94147-5308

December 9, 2007 Sunday

Northern California ACLU Celebrating the Bill of Rights - 1:30 p.m. The Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell Street, S.F. Honoring Harry Belafonte with the Chief Justice Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award and the Dick Criley Activism Award. $25 per person. Information: 415-621-2493 ex 372 or email amorris@aclunc.org

December 10, 2007 - Monday

Upper Market Workshop and Design Plan- 6 p.m. at Harvey Milk School, 4235 19th Street at Collingwood Street - Information: Sarah Dennis sarah.dennis@sfgov.org 415-558-6314 http://www.sfgov.org/

Alice B. Toklas Membership Meeting - 6:30 to 8 p.m. LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street @ Octavia. Special Notice: February 2007 Endorsement vote

December 11, 2007 - Tuesday

Anne Lamott - Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. 8 p.m 3200 California Street. $18. Information: 415-292-1233

Tribute to Max Roach - The Tuesday Night Stage Band and the Jazz/Rock Improvisational Workshop under the direction of David Hardiman, Jr. featuring very special guest Dr. Willis Kirk former President of the City College of San Francisco. 8 to 10 p.m. Diego Rivera Theater, Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. Free. Information: 415-239-3580 email: slyons@ccsf.edu.

December 12, 2007 - Wednesday

Christine Pelosi - "Campaign Boot Camp" - Has written a guidebook for citizens wanting to enter public service. Commonwealth Club - 6:30 p.m. program 7:30 reception and book signing. 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor $20 non-members December 13, 2007 - Thursday
Alice B. Toklas Holiday Party - 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 660 Castro Street. Information: http://www.alicebtoklas.org/

December 15, 2007 - Saturday

Mark Russell: The Laughter and Song of Politics: 5 and 8 p.m. Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street. $55. Information: 415-292-1233

Harvey Milk Democratic Club Holiday Party - 8 to 11 p.m. Cafe Flore, 2298 Market Street at Noe Street near 16th Street.

December 16, 2007 - Sunday

Irish American Democratic Club - Holiday Party 3 to 6 p.m. At the home of Eileen Kivlehan, 1494 - 7th Avenue @ Kirkham, S. F. $10. Donation. Half of which goes to St. Anthony Foundation. Information: Patty Moran 415-861-2378 and Eileen Kivlehan@415-681-2078 January 16th 2008 the Irish American Democratic Club will be making their endorsement for US Presidential election (and vote on at least three State and one City ballot proposition). They will also be making an early endorsement in January for the California State Senate District 3 which will be held June 3, 2008. You are eligible to vote if at any time you have been an IADC member and renew your $12 dues as of the day of the endorsement meeting. You can join as a new member and vote if you sign up 30 days before the meeting date, which you can do when you attend the Christmas Party, or mail your $12. dues by December 16, 2007 to Irish American . Democratic Club, 1494 7th Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. 94122. Endorsement meeting will be held at State Building. A candidate must receive 60% + 1 of the votes cast to receive endorsement. Local and state propositions must have 50% +1 of the votes cast for endorsement. Proxy voting is not allowed.

December 18, 2007 - Tuesday

Honoring John Burton - Legacy of public service - 75th birthday Benefit the John Burton Foundation for Children without homes. Fairmont Hotel 6 p.m Reception Dinner 7 p.m. Entertainment Keely Smith Tickets $500. Information: 415-348-0011 John Burton Foundation for Children Without Homes c/o Kimiko Burton, 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1142, San Francisco, Ca. 94104

Harvey Milk General Meeting - 7 to 9 p.m. Women's Building, 3543 18th Street.

Information:

Barack Obama - http://www.california.barackobama.com/ . Grassroots movement to take back America. Become a precinct captain. Join a calling squad before the February 5, 2007 primary. Go to Iowa on December 26th and work with Obama supporters through Election Day on January 3rd. Go to Nevada to help with the Nation's second caucus.

Cleve Jones - Back in town consulting on the Harvey Milk movie.

Joe Alioto Veronese - Candidate for State Senate in District Three - Led pro-bono legal team that sucessfully ensured the return of the AIDS quilt to San Francisco. 2001 ran for and won position of Municipal Utility District Director to return public generated electricity back to the municipality, saving millions of dollars for rate payers. He was the top vote getter from a field of 23 candidates and was honored by San Francisco Bay Guardian has having run "The Best First Campaign". Grandson of Mayor Joseph L. Alioto and son of former Supervisor Angela Alioto. Small business owner in Sonomo County and produces Carneros Pinot Noir. Joe's wine is bottled under the label Verotto. Joe Alioto for California Senate District Three. 700 Montgomery Street,

San Francisco

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Nov/Dec San Francisco Political Calendar

November Calendar

November 20th - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - General Meeting 1 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Center, Fireside Room, 1187 Franklin. Injustice in the City, The SF-8, Gang Injunctions, Matrix Redux, Kiilu Nyasha, Damone Hale, Jenny Friedenbach.

SF Plastic Bag Ban Bash - ChicoBag Company, San Francisco Department of the Environment, HANC and the Surfrider Foundation are inviting everyone to a party to celebrate the passing of the ban of plastic bags. 6 to 9 p.m. at 111 Minna Gallery. Live music by DJ Brent Northey with appearance by Bag Monster, Old Bag Chic and a Trashy Fashion show with guest speakers including Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. Hors d'ouvres will be served with a no-host bar. $5. donation with proceed to benefit partnering non-profit agencies.

November 27th - Tuesday

Harvey Milk Memorial March - 6 to 7 p.m. 60 minutes - March to commemorate the assassination of Harvey Milk. Details to be announced.

San Francisco for Democracy General Membership Meeting - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. San Francisco Police Department District Community Room 630 Valencia Street. Agenda Items:

1. Stand up for Debra Bowen campaign.

2. Marriage Equality. Presentation by Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis (API Equality & Marriage Equality USA) followed by an endorsement vote.

3. Special budget budget report for the new year.

San Francisco for Democracy Federal Action Meeting. Agenda Items:

1. Update and discussion on the Presidential Primary endorsement process (members of SF4D are automatically members of SF4D Federal Action).

2. Opportunity for members who do not have e-mail to vote in the Demo Choice poll by

filling out a paper ballot that will be available at the meeting:

Information: http://www.sf4democracy.com/

November 28, Wednesday


San Francisco Labor Council Public Employee Breakfast. Special Guest Speaker Supervisor Tom Ammiano. 8 a.m. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Ave. RSVP to Emily at 415-440-4809o . Information: http://www.sflaborcouncil.org/

Frank McCourt - Commonwealth Club - author of "Angela's Ashes" has children's book out called "Angela and the Baby Jesus". 5:30 p.m. 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco
$18. non-members


Yoshi's opening in San Francisco . 1300 Block of Fillmore. Jazz club and Japanese Restaurant.


November 29, 2007 Thursday



Theresa Sparks - President of San Francisco Police Commission. Will discuss her life of activism and public service including be transgendered, Vietnam Veteran, CEO of Good Vibrations and named 2003 California Woman of the Year by the California State Assembly. 6 p.m. Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor S.F. $15. non-members

Tribute to Philip Whalen - 7 p.m. City Lights Bookstore. Readings by Michael Rothenberg, Joanne Kyger, Michael McClure, David Meltzer, Norman Fischer and Leslie Scalapino. Celebrating the release of "The Collected Poems of Phillip Whalen" by Wesleyan University Press. Information: http://www.citylights.com/


Post-Election Analysis with David Latterman - City Democratic Club 7:30 p.m. at SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500. Information: 415-923-5252 info@citydemocraticclub.org


November 30, 2007 - Friday

Building Oakland. A year into the new Oakland administration, how are the developers, business community and public sector working together to build Oakland's future. Sponsored by San Francisco Business Times. Speakers included Mayor Ron Dellums, James Falaschi, President, Transbay Holdings; Omar Benjamin, Executive Director, Port of Oakland; Joseph Haraburda, President & CEO, Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; Tom Hart, Executive Vice President, Manager of Shorenstein Family Office. 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, Ca.

December 1, 2007 - Saturday


Bayview 11th Annual Unity Parade and Rally - 12 noon at Loomis and Industrial. Rally begins at 2 p.m. at The Opera House, S.F. Information: http://www.safetynetwork.org/. 415-2002-794

All Over Coffee" Paul Madonna's illustrated musings published by City Lights. SF MOMA. 2 p.m.



Celebrate Pacifica's 50th Birthday with wine and orchids. Open house at the Shelldance Nursery, 2000 Highway One, Pacifica, Ca. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, Music, Fun, Treasure Hunt, Door Prizes, Orchids. Pacifica items for sale. Benefits The Pacifica Historical Society, 3 to 9 p.m. $15. by mail $20 at door. Price includes 3 tastings in a keepsake. Commemorative wine glass. Sponsored by Bodega del Sur Winery and the Chit chat Cafe. http://www.pacifiariptide.com/


December 2, 2007 Sunday


Winterfest - San Francisco Bicycle Celebration - Party and Fundraiser. Silent Auction, Bike marketplace, art auction and entertainment. 6 to 10:30 p.m. at SOMARTS, Brannan and 8th Street.


December 3, 2007 Monday


Lobbyist's Training - City Hall Room 421 12 noon to 1 p.m. Training for lobbyists, their Representatives, the Board of Supervisors, members of the media, department heads, and other interested persons and is designed to explain filing and reporting obligations required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance. (San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduction Code Section 2.100 et seq.) Information: Kristian Ongoco. RSVP by 11-29-2007 415-252-3100


UCSF Hospital Replacement CAG Action Team- 6 to 8 p.m. UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Genentech Hall, Room N-114 600 16th Street. Agenda will focus on traffic analysis and update on exterior design. Information: http://www.planpotrerohillsf.org/

December 4, 2007 Tuesday

SPUR -In depth look at Transit Center Tower. Paul Paradis, Hines Senior Vice President will present proposal in detail and answer questions. 12:30 to 1:30 312 Sutter Street $5.

Non-members $5. Information: http://www.spur.org/

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Party Endorsement Party - 6:30 p.m. Presidential Primary is just around the corner: February 5th. Come share a cup of holiday cheer, listen to speakers from the Democratic primary campaigns, and cast your vote if you are a member. Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco, Ca. Information: contactus@phdemclub.org phdemclub.org

December 5th, 2007 Wednesday

National Project Homeless Connect Day - Bill Graham Civic auditorium.99 Grove Street, San Francisco 8:30 a.m.

Central City Democrats - Holiday Party 5:30 p.m. 631 O'Farrell Street, Ground Floor Ballroom, Mark Leno, Special Guest Speaker. Central City Democrats, 415-339-8683 centralcitydemocrats@yahoo.com

December 6th, 2007 Thursday


Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Wallenberg Annual Hanukkah Party. Music, cocktails and to sample latkes. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Rassela's Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore (at Geary)
judges to pick best latke include, Assemblyman Mark Leno, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Supervisor Bevan Dufty, Supervisor Sean Elsbernd, Assessor Phil Teng, District Attorney Kamala Harris, City Attorney Dennis Herrera, City Treasurer Jose Cisneros and Natalie Berg - Community College Board. Information: Jessica Trubowitch mailto:Trubowitchjesstrub@hotmail. $25. non- members $36 event and membership. No-host bar

December 7th, 2007 - Friday

Debbie Reynolds in Concert- Herbst Theatre - Information 415-392-4400 http://www.ciyoffice.com/


December 8th, 2007 Saturday

Harvey Milk Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting 1 to 6 p.m. Duration: 300 minutes Details to Follow.

Democratic Women's Forum - Annual Holiday Party to honor Evelyn Wilson, the Forum's Parliamentarian, 2 to 4 p.m. at the home Of Lynne Newhouse Segal, 2100 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. Light libations, hors d'oeuvres Attendees: $25. Information: 415-861-2378, Democratic Women's Forum, P. Box 475308, SF 94147-5308

December 9, 2007 Sunday

Northern California ACLU Celebrating the Bill of Rights - 1:30 p.m. The Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell Street, S.F. Honoring Harry Belafonte with the Chief Justice Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award and the Dick Criley Activism Award. $25 per person. Information: 415-621-2493 ex 372 or email amorris@aclunc.org

December 10, 2007 - Monday

Upper Market Workshop and Design Plan- 6 p.m. at Harvey Milk School, 4235 19th Street at Collingwood Street - Information: Sarah Dennis sarah.dennis@sfgov.org 415-558-6314 http://www.sfgov.org/

Alice B. Toklas Membership Meeting - 6:30 to 8 p.m. LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street @ Octavia. Special Notice: February 2007 Endorsement vote

December 11, 2007 - Tuesday

Anne Lamott - Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. 8 p.m 3200 California Street. $18. Information: 415-292-1233

Tribute to Max Roach - The Tuesday Night Stage Band and the Jazz/Rock Improvisational Workshop under the direction of David Hardiman, Jr. featuring very special guest Dr. Willis Kirk former President of the City College of San Francisco. 8 to 10 p.m. Diego Rivera Theater, Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. Free. Information: 415-239-3580 email: slyons@ccsf.edu.

December 12, 2007 - Wednesday

Christine Pelosi - "Campaign Boot Camp" - Has written a guidebook for citizens wanting to enter public service. Commonwealth Club - 6:30 p.m. program 7:30 reception and book signing. 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor $20 non-members

December 13, 2007 - Thursday

Alice B. Toklas Holiday Party - 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 660 Castro Street. Information: http://www.alicebtoklas.org/

December 15, 2007 - Saturday

Mark Russell: The Laughter and Song of Politics: 5 and 8 p.m. Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street. $55. Information: 415-292-1233

Harvey Milk Democratic Club Holiday Party - 8 to 11 p.m. Cafe Flore, 2298 Market Street at Noe Street near 16th Street.

December 16, 2007 - Sunday

Irish American Democratic Club - Holiday Party 3 to 6 p.m. At the home of Eileen Kivlehan, 1494 - 7th Avenue @ Kirkham, S. F. $10. Donation. Half of which goes to St. Anthony Foundation. Information: Patty Moran 415-861-2378 and Eileen Kivlehan@415-681-2078 January 16th 2008 the Irish American Democratic Club will be making their endorsement for US Presidential election (and vote on at least three State and one City ballot proposition). They will also be making an early endorsement in January for the California State Senate District 3 which will be held June 3, 2008. You are eligible to vote if at any time you have been an IADC member and renew your $12 dues as of the day of the endorsement meeting. You can join as a new member and vote if you sign up 30 days before the meeting date, which you can do when you attend the Christmas Party, or mail your $12. dues by December 16, 2007 to Irish American . Democratic Club, 1494 7th Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. 94122. Endorsement meeting will be held at State Building. A candidate must receive 60% + 1 of the votes cast to receive endorsement. Local and state propositions must have 50% +1 of the votes cast for endorsement. Proxy voting is not allowed.

December 18, 2007 - Tuesday

Honoring John Burton - Legacy of public service - 75th birthday Benefit the John Burton Foundation for Children without homes. Fairmont Hotel 6 p.m Reception Dinner 7 p.m. Entertainment Keely Smith Tickets $500. Information: 415-348-0011 John Burton Foundation for Children Without Homes c/o Kimiko Burton, 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1142, San Francisco, Ca. 94104

Harvey Milk General Meeting - 7 to 9 p.m. Women's Building, 3543 18th Street.

Information:

Barack Obama - www.california.barackobama.com . Grassroots movement to take back America. Become a precinct captain. Join a calling squad before the February 5, 2007 primary. Go to Iowa on December 26th and work with Obama supporters through Election Day on January 3rd. Go to Nevada to help with the Nation's second caucus.

Cleve Jones - Back in town consulting on the Harvey Milk movie.

Joe Alioto Veronese - Candidate for State Senate in District Three - Led pro-bono legal team that sucessfully ensured the return of the AIDS quilt to San Francisco. 2001 ran for and won position of Municipal Utility District Director to return public generated electricity back to the municipality, saving millions of dollars for rate payers. He was the top vote getter from a field of 23 candidates and was honored by San Francisco Bay Guardian has having run "The Best First Campaign". Grandson of Mayor Joseph L. Alioto and son of former Supervisor Angela Alioto. Small business owner in Sonomo County and produces Carneros Pinot Noir. Joe's wine is bottled under the label Verotto. Joe Alioto for California Senate District Three. 700 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94111

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Harvey Milk State Senate Race Debate

Harvey Milk Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Democratic Club held debate today at the Milton Marks Auditorium in San Francisco . Debate was moderated by Belva Davis with Senator Carole Migden, Assemblyman Mark Leno and Commissioner Joe Alioto Veronese debating in regards to the District 3 State Senate Race.

Kim Corsaro, Steve Jones, Cynthia Laird and Michelle Meow asked questions from the podium with questions at the end read from post cards from the audience.

The debate started out with everyone being nervous, which then turned to tenseness which then turned to terse words from Carole Migden and Mark Leno.

Issues that were brought up included budget cuts, climate change, equal rights, health care, 3rd strike and prisons, affordable housing, impeachment of Cheney/ Bush. The question of why Mark Leno is running against an Democratic incumbent - he responded - "democracy".

Attendees included Angela Alioto and Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, Connie O'Connor, Gwenn Craig and Donna Sachet.

Comment: Both Assemblyman Leno and State Senator Migden should review the tape that was being filmed by Bob Dockendorff. They both will see how angry they sounded which did not add anything to the debate. This is going to be a very long campaign, I hope after this endorsement is over we can all start talking about issues. This bickering is not helping anyone.

Information:

Assemblyman Mark Leno, 55 Brady Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94103 info@markleno.com

State Senator Carole Migden, 601 Van Ness Ave, #E3-611, San Francisco, Ca. 94102. http://www.carolemigdenleading.com/

Commissioner Joe Alioto Veronese, 700 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94111 Information: www.joefor california.com 415-377-1225

Harvey Milk Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club, P. O. Box 14368, San Francisco, Ca. 94114-0368 Regular Membership: $30. www.milk club.org

General Membership meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at: The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street between Valencia and Guerrero beginning at 7 p.m. PAC meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at the LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street at Octavia beginning at 7 p.m.

Statement of Purpose: The Harvey Milk Lesbian/Gay Bisexual/Transgender Club shall work within the Democratic Party and elsewhere to bring the issue of LGBT rights to the forefront of political campaigns, shall lobby for legislation which upholds the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and other people, and shall encourage and support the election of out Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgendered people to pubic office. We shall participate in organizing San Francisco's large LGBT community to a powerful voice, which will demand nothing less of candidates, than full support of LGBT rights.

We shall work to form coalitions on problems of joint concern with racial and ethnic minorities and others who understand the interconnectedness of all struggles for equality; to build a close alliance with the feminist movement, with which we recognize a special kinship in goals; and to further economic and social justice for all people. We shall expect politicians to take progressive stands on economic issues, on the rights of women, workers and minorities, on protection of the environment, on international affairs.

Officers:
Brian Basinger--President president@milkclub.org

[ vacant ]--Vice-President PAC vppac@milkclub.org

Kelly Dugan--VP Internal
Paul Mooney--VP External
John Emery--EBoard -- Events and Fundraising

Cecilia Chung--EBoard -- Outreach and Fundraising

Howard Grayson--EBoard -- Political

[ vacant ] -- EBoard -- Organizing

Rafael Mandelman--EBoard -- Internal

Peter Wong--Correspondent

Tim Durning--Treasurer

Rick Hauptman--Recorder

Shona Gochenaur--Cannabis Caucus Chair

Rae Bergamino--Fat Liberation Caucus Chair

Debra Walker--Tenant and Housing Caucus Chair

Krissy Keefer--Feminist Caucus Chair

Ex Officio: Greg Shaw--Former President

Teamsters Joint Council No. 7 100th Anniversary

Teamsters Joint Council No 7 100th Anniversary at San Francisco City Hall Rotunda.

Big night. Great food, drink. Outstanding turnout of elected officials.

Robert Morales and Chuck Mack introduced Mayor Gavin Newsom, Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Tom Lantos, State Senator Carole Migden, Assemblywoman Mary Hayaski, Supervisor Aaron Peskin and Art Pulaski, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, California State Federation of Labor.
The union reemphasized that they want to build the middle class and build the
labor movement.

Robert Morales even suggested that Gavin Newsom would be a good choice for governor.

Other people attending that I saw were John Burton, Tim Paulsen, Mike Casey, Kevin Shelley, Leroy King, Walter Johnson, Ross Mirkarini, Geraldo Sandoval, Assemblyman Mark Leno, Phil Ginsberg, Claudine Cheng, Holly Thier, Larry Martin and Dick Blum. There were many people there I did not know.

There is a strong relationship between City Hall, Gavin Newsom and the Teamster's. Special mention was made of the health plan San Francisco is putting in place, and that San Francisco is not contracting out work and instead is using city employees.

This was a very classy event.
Information:
Teamster Joint Council 7
250 Executive Park Blvd., Suite 3100, San Francisco, Ca.
94134-3392
415-467-7768
415-467-1022 fax
TEAMJC7@aol.com
President - Chuck Mack
Vice President - Stephen Mack
Secretary-Treasurer - Robert Morales
Recording Secretary - Rome Aloise
Trustees - Carlos Borba
Franklin Gallegos
Ernie Yates
Organizer Pilar Barton
Office Personnel Jeanette O'Rourke
Joan Smenlik
Newspaper Editor Danny Beagle

Jim Rivaldo Memorial

Jim Rivaldo would have loved his memorial (just the way he wanted it). It was sort of a class reunion, a very serious crowd.

Every once in a while you go to an event and you realize why you still care about San Francisco politics. The people in the City Hall's rotunda all worked with Jim. We have all been through the wars.

The following people spoke:

Judge Ellen Chaitin, Nick Rivaldo (Jim's father), Peter Gabel (Jim's friend from the Harvard year's in the 60's), Assemblyman Mark Leno, Fred Maye sang, Supervisor Tom Ammiano gave a very emotional, funny speech, V. Roy Lefcourt and Ellen Chaitin's two children Juliet and Adam Chaitin-Lefcourt were the stars with their funny, heart touching remembrances of Uncle Jim. V. Roy spoke about loosing his good friend and part of their family. Lastly, Gwen Craig sang Amazing Grace (the same song she sang for Bill Krause at his memorial.

A wonderful display of Jim's work was set up. What an amazing list of names and an amazing list of day-glow colors!

What are we going to do without Jim?

Rally to Save Rent Control

Save Rent Control Rally at City Hall.

San Francisco Tenants Union, Senior Action Network, SF Labor Council, State Senator Carole Migden , Assemblyman Mark Leno, PUC Manager Susan Leal, Supervisor Tom Ammiano, Jake McGoldrick all attended.

This is extremely important. Pro rent control people are putting on an alternate rent control measure. Signatures on petition need to be in by November 20th.

San Francisco Tenants Union will be holding mobilizations to distribute petition and get people

to places where signatures can be gathered:

Saturday, November 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at San Francisco Tenants Union, 558 Capp Street at 21st Street.

Saturday, November 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at San Francisco Tenants Union, 558 Capp Street at 21st Street.

Information: http://www.sftu.org/ You can click on this website and get a petition sent to you. You can get information for statewide campaign opposing rent control repeal measure web site and click and get summary and text of rent control repeal measure web site.(#1248).

Phone: 415-282-6622