On Saturday morning there was a San Francisco Police/Community meeting on violence held in the Excelsior at Monroe School on Madrid Street.
The room was full of neighbors who listened to Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, Police Chief Heather Fong, Captain O'Leary and Representatives from the City Attorney and District Attorney's office.
The audience was serious and attentive, many people spoke about being afraid to come outside because they were afraid for their safety.
The number of police in the area have been increased from 107 to 122 officers . There are motorcycle patrols, gang task force help, warrant sweeps and a beefed up presence in the area.
Brian Marquez's father spoke eloquently about his son who was killed, asking why the murderer had not been caught and wanting something done. His testimony was so emotional (I was in tears) - he made this all so "real".
Some of the best testimony came from the youth. Eliza Oliva spoke about planning a Youth Peace Walk in the Excelsior District on October 24th walking from the Boys and Girls Club in the Excelsior to Excelsior Park and having a speak out to discuss both problems and solutions to the youth's current problems.
There will be a follow up meeting on October 16th at 6 p.m. Balboa High School, 1000 Cayuga, San Francisco.
Photos: John Avalos and Ahsha Safai
September 21, 2008 - Sunday
Eric Quezada - District Nine
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 2982 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Door Hanging with new door-hangers.
Information: www.ericquezada.com
Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
10:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: 782 Columbus (at Greenwich)
What: Precinct Walk.
Information: www.aliotoforsupervisor.com
Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
10:30 to 2:30
Where: Headquarters, 988 Valencia Street
What: Volunteer mobilization
Information: marksanchez.org
Steve Ngo - Community College - Walking Precincts
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m.
Where: Peet's Coffee. Inner Richmond 16th Ave. and Geary
What: Walking precincts.
Information: www.stevengo.com
David Chiu - District Three - Six Weeks to Victory Party
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1323 Polk Street (between Bush & Pine)
What: Six Weeks to Victory Party! Come show your support for David Chiu.
Information: votedavidchiu.org
SF4Democracy PAC Recommendation Meeting
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Northern District Police Station, Community Room @ 1125 Fillmore Street between Turk and Golden Gate.
What: SF4Democracy will be conducting an SF4Democracy PAC Recommendation Meeting. Proponents and opponents of the various local and State measures for the November election will be interviewed. The hours maybe extended from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. if needed.
Information: sf4dem.com
KPOO Radio Fundraiser
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
Noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Biscuits and Blues, 401 Mason, S.F.
What: Legends of Bay Area Blues perform for KPOO. Three shows $20 for 12 noon and 4 p.m. shows $30. 8 p.m. show
Information: www.biscuitsandblues.com
Crocker Amazon Soccer Fields Grand Reopening
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Crocker Amazon Park - Soccer Fields Geneva between Prague and Stoneridge
What: Opening of newly renovated Crocker Amazon Soccer Fields. Fun, games and prizes, snacks and special guests. Dress: Sport your team jersey!
Information: www.cityfieldsfoundation.org info@cityfieldsfoundation.org
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: 46 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco (the famous Woodland Avenue!)
What: You are invited to visit with Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Delicious hors d'oeuvres and wine. Home of Ann Kirk, Ed Sykes, Jessica Sykes. Co-Hosts Jane Morrison, Agar Jaicks, Hon. Kamala Harris, Sophie Maxwell, Doris Ward, Frankie Gillette, Aileen Hernandez, Anne Warren, Willie B. Kennedy, Hazel O. Davis, Gerri Lange, Raye Richardson, Amelia Ashley Ward. Black Woman Organized for Political Action -Blanche LeBlanc, President; Coalition of 100 Black Women, SF - I. Lee Murphy-Reed, President; African American Democratic Club - Dr. Toye Moses, President; Democratic Women's Forum - Joan Simmons, President; Irish-American Democratic Club - Jeannie Maher, President; Black Leadership Forum - Cedric Jackson, President; African Chamber of Commerce - Fred Jordan, President
Patrons: Tom Ammiano, Aaron Peskin, Robert Dockendorff, Ray Berard, Pam Brennan, Frankie Gillette, Grant Mickens, Shirley and Richard Hansen, Dick Grosboll, Esther Marks
Sponsors: Eric Mar, John Avalos, John Barnes, Peg Brennan, John Casserly, David Chiu, Alan Cruse, Hazel O. Davis, Joe Julian, Stuart Gasner and Kate Ditzler, Michael Bornstein, June Gutfleisch, Lauren Hall, Agar Jaicks, Hene and Dennis Kelly, Arthur and Dorothy Lathan, Jeannie Maher, Connie O'Connor, Nancy Oliveira, Gimmy Park Li, Charley B. Turner Jr., David Campos, Archibald Wilson
Donor's Choice $35,$50, $75,
Write check to "Barbara Lee for Congress" and mail to Ann Kirk, 46 Woodland Ave. S.F. 94117
Information: Jane Morrison 415-564-1482
"Wobblies and Zapatistas"
When: September 21, 2008 - Sunday
5 p.m.
Where: City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Ave. S.F.
What: Book launch "Wobblies & Zapatistas: Conversations on Anarchism, Marxism, and Radical History by Staughton Lynd and Andrej Grubacic.
Information: www.greatrehearsal.org
September 22, 2008 - Monday
*Public Safety Committee -
When: September 22, 2008 - Monday
10 a.m.
Where: City Hall, , Room 263, San Francisco
What: Hearing to discuss the Police Department's response to recent homicides in the Excelsior and address additional Police Department resources being deployed
Members: Sophie Maxwell, Gerardo Sandoval, Aaron Peskin
API Equality and Chinese for Affirmative Action Organized to defeat Prop. 8
When: September 22, 2008 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street @ Cesar Chavez
What: Join API Equality and CAA for a special screening of "Tongzhi in Love". This event will help raise funds for API Equality. Host committee members: Lenore Chinn, David Chiu, Celicia Chung, Leo Chyl, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kevin M. Fong, Stuart Gaffney & John Lewis, GAPA, Robert Imada, Mr. GAPA 2008, Emily Leung, Michael Lim, Eric Mar, National Center for Lesbian Rights, SFSU Cesar Chavez Institute's Family Acceptance Project, Germaine Q Wong, Helen Zia and Lia Shigemura. suggested donation $25.
Alamo Square Neighborhood Association
When: September 22, 2008 - Monday
6:30 p.m. Starts at 7 p.m.
Where: The Archbishop's Mansion, 1000 Fulton Street at Steiner
What: General Membership meeting. Special Guests: Captain Al Casciato, and Captain Teresa Barrett, Northern and Park Police Station
Information: www.alamosq.org
Balboa Park Station Area Plan
When: September 22, 2008 - Monday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Lick Wilmerding High School, Classroom C, 755 Ocean Ave. (near I-280)
What: Last community meeting before Planning Departments reviews Balboa Park Station Area Plan, Planning Code and Zoning Map Amendments and present Balboa Park Community Improvement Program: a strategy for providing street and transit improvements, parks, plaza's and open spaces, and community facilities and services in the plan area.
Information: http://balboa.betterneighborhoods.org kate.mcgee@sfgov.org
*Westside Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 22, 2008 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement Meeting.
Information: Elizabeth Murphy 415-602-0468
Supervisor Debate - District One
When: September 22, 2008 - Monday
7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com
September 23, 2008 - Tuesday
Commonwealth Club - Meg Whitman
When: September 23, 2008 - Tuesday
5:25 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Hotel, Gold Room, 950 Mason St., S.F.
What: Meg Whitman: Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The Key to California's Economy
$30 non-members
Information: httpp://tickets.commonwealthclub.org
Pride at Work - Briefing on Workers' Rights to Organize
When: September 23, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street
What: Briefing on organizing drives at Le Meridien Hotel, the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf Hotel and Alcatraz/Hornblower Cruises. Cleve Jones will speak about the history of LGBTQ labor alliances. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together people fro the gay and labor communities to brainstorm ways to work together to win these campaigns and strengthen relationships between the movements.
Information: Josue josue.prideatwork@gmail.com
Emily Murase - School Board - Birth of the School
When: September 23, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: SF Jazz Heritage Center, Lush Life Gallery, 1320 Fillmore Center (near Ellis)
What: Fundraiser for Emily Murase. Hosted bar. Artisan samplings.
Host Committee: Carlota del Portillo, Andrea Dew Steele, Warren Hellman, Aileen Hernandez, Norm Ishimoto, Caryl Ito, Dorka Keehn, Larry Mazzola, Michael Medema, Sandy and Jeff Mori, Allen Okamoto, Teri Olle, Andrea Shorter, Will Tsukamoto, Jan Yanehiro
$100. - Artisan food and beverage. $250. receive a gallery t-shirt. $500. receive a limited gallery poster.
RSVP: electemily@gmail.com
District 3 Supervisor Candidates Forum Hosted by Telegraph Dwellers, Russian Hill Neighbors, North Beach Neighbors
When: September 23, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Francisco School Auditorium, 2190 Powell Street, S.F.
What: District 3 Supervisor Candidates Forum. Moderator: Ken Garcia Free, open to the public
Information: June Fraps, Telegraph Hill Dwellers 415-392-1187
September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
Joseph Alioto, Jr. - District Three
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
8 to 10 a.m.
Where: E & O Trading Company, 314 Sutter Street, S.F.
What: Breakfast Reception with Joseph Alioto, Jr. Hosted by Don Fisher, Warren Hellman, Mary Murphy and Jonathan Nelson. $500. per person
Information and RSVP: Sarah Zeiger sarahzeiger@gmail.com
San Francisco Labor Public Employee Breakfast
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
8 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Ave. at Pine
What: Monthly Public Employee breakfast with Supervisor Sean Elsbernd $25.
Information: RSVP Emily Nelson at 415-440-4809 www.sflaborcouncil.com
*Affordable Housing Alliance Political Action Committee
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
5:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Ave. at Polk, Lower Level, Conference Room, S.F.
What: Endorsement meeting for the November election. Candidates will be interviewed and there will be a discussion about the propositions followed by a vote for endorsement.
Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: TOSCA, 242 Columbus Ave.
What: A special event at TOSCA. Contribution $100. up
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com
World Affairs Council - Robert Reich
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor
What: Hear Robert Reich, former United States Secretary of Labor "The New Shape of Capitalism to come?". $15. non-members
Information: www.itsyourworld.org
* Church and Duboce Track Improvement Project
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: CPMC Davies Gazebo Room, 45 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: Neighborhood meeting to discuss the Church and Duboce Track Improvement Project.
Information: Anthony Bryant, Muni Project Manager - 415-701-4309
India Basin/Hunters Point Shoreline Community Planning Meeting
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 Third Street (at Newcomb Street)
What: The Bayview Hunters Point PAC Land Use Committee invites you to participate in meeting about the India Basin shoreline area of the Bayview Hunters Point community (Area C). A general update on the status of the planning process will be given at this meeting, as well as a presentation on draft plan components: a policy framework, a zoning concept, and a height concept.
Supervisor Debate - District Three
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Recreation Center, 660 Lombard Street
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com
SF4DemocracyPAC/General Membership Meeting
When: September 24, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mission District Police Station @ 630 Valencia Street
What: Endorsements for the November General Election.
Information: sf4dem.com
September 25, 2008 - Thursday
Eva Royal - District Nine
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Gold Key Realty, 1000 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: You are cordially invited to a wine and tapas reception to meet Eva Royale Candidate for Supervisor in District Nine. Come and hear what the candidate has to say about why she is running for Supervisor and what her plans are if elected. Hosted by Peter Gallegos and Jorge Careamo - Gold Key Realty
RSVP 415-648-8100 ext 14
Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Gio's Restaurant, 531 Commercial Street, San Francisco
What: Attorneys' for Alioto Reception with Joseph L. Alioto Jr. hosted by Mitizi Chang, Sadik Husen, Matt Kliszewski, David Friedman, Cris Infante, Kyle Schrinder, Erica Galos Alioto, Matt Kline and Blake Williams. Cocktails and appetizers. $50 up.
RSVP: Sarah Zeiger sarahzeiger@gmail.com
Bicycle ride through the Richmond District with Eric Mar and supporters
When: September 25, 2008 -Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Eric's HQ, 4328 Geary Blvd. between 7th and 8th Avenue
What: Ride through the lovely avenues, up 8th Avenue to the Cabrillo Street bike lane to Ocean Beach, and then back through Golden Gate Park to the Conservatory of Flowers and Arguello. On Arguello, we will travel to the Lake Street bike lane out to China Beach.
Information: eric.mar.com
School Board Candidate Forum
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30
Where: Lincoln High School Auditorium, 2162 24th Avenue, S.F.
What: Plan C, Supervisor Carmen Chu and Supervisor Sean Elsbernd are sponsoring School Board Candidate Forum. Audience will be able to ask their questions directly to the candidates .
Information: Plan C www.plancsf.org
Presidio Trust Workshop
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Presidio Officers' Club, 50 Moraga Ave.
What: Workshop with additional opportunities to the public to discuss the Draft Main Post Plan.
Information: www.presidio.gov
Richmond District Democratic Club
When: Septemember 25, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza
What: Ballot Endorsements for November 4, 2008 Election. The Club will hear speakers for and against local initiatives and candidates.
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412
Ross Mirkarimi - Pub Crawl with Team Mirkarimi
When: September 25, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 580 Hayes at Laguna
What: Pub crawl through Hayes Valley.
Information: www.rossmirkarimi.com
September 26, 2008 - Friday
Nurses Bridge Walk for Guaranteed Healthcare
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
Noon
Where: Vista Point parking lot (on Marin side of Golden Gate bridge). March ends at Crissy Field with rally and refreshments.
Information: bgallagher@calnurses.org
*Claudine Cheng - District Three - Debate Party
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1455 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: Debate Watch Party. Come for dinner and drinks at a watch party for the Presidential debate.
Information: 415-954-0860
Groove with David Chiu at Frey Norris Gallery
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Frey-Norris Gallery, 456 Geary Street
What: Enjoy an evening of music, art and the first presidential debate in honor of David Chiu. The Frey Norris Gallery is exhibiting works by Shen Shaomin.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/davidchiudebateparty
Information: info@votedavidchiu.org
First Presidental Debate
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
6 to 7:30 p.m. (9 p.m. ET)
Where: University of Mississippi.
What: Debate. Topic: Foreign Policy and National Security. Moderator: Jim Lehrer.
Teachers for Eric Fundraiser
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Plough and the Stars Irish Pub, 116 Clement Street at 2nd Avenue
What: Join teachers and other supporters for a happy hours fundraiser at the legendary Innter Richmond pub. Devil's Slide, an outstanding local blue grass and Americana acoustic music quartet, will perform. No host bar.
Information: ericmar.com
*Mark Sanchez - District Nine - Critical "Mark" Afterparty & BBQ
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m.
Where: 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: In celebration of Mark's recent endorsement by the SF Bike Coalition there will be a bbq for all the volunteers and Critical Mass lovers. Bike parking will be available and veggie options in abundance!
Information: marksanchez.org
September 27, 2008 - Saturday
California Academy of Sciences - Opening
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Where: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.
What: Grand re-opening. Free admission.
Information: www.calacademy.org
Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com
Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 to 2:30
Where: Headquarters, 988 Valencia Street
What: Volunteer Mobilization
Information: marksanchez.org
The Expo for Independent Arts
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park, 18th Street and Dolores Street
What: Connection fair for independent arts, music and culture.
"Greening The Sunset"
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Sunset Rec Center, 28th Ave. & Lawton
What: Join in the greater Sunset's largest community celebration.
Information: sunsetfestival@sbcglobal.net 415-721-7322
Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 p.m.
Where: 988 Valencia Street
What: Over 50 artists have banded together to auction off their beautiful and provocative pieces - come purchase pieces to help support Mark Sanchez
Information: marksanchez.org
September 28, 2008 - Sunday
Folsom Street Fair
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 7th Street at Folsom Street
Information: folsomstreetfair.org
Sandra Fewer- School Board and Ross Mirkarimi - District Five
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 4 p.m
Where: Tichenor Square Courtyard off of Geary and Laguna.
What: Cookout and community event to meet District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Sandra Lee Fewer candidate for School Board. Hosted by Carl and Tami Bryant. Speakers include Public Defender Jeff Adachi and School Board Vice President Kim-Shree Maufas.
Information: www.sandrafewer.com www.rossmirkarimi.com
28th Annual Annual nonstop standup comedy event.
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to Five
Where: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park
Information: www.comedyday.com
September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
David Chiu - Asian American Progressive Hukilau Reception
When: September30 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hukilau, 5 Masonic Ave.
Information: info@votedavidchiu.org
October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
*League of Women Voters - Ballot Measure Forum
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
Noon
Where: 201 Turk Street Apartment, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Ballot Measure Forum hosted by Tenant Associations Coalition. Open to public. Community partners are: Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City SRO Collaborative, San Francisco Elections Department, North of Market Planning Coalition
Information: 415-339-8327
*Supervisor Debate - District Eleven
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center, 650 Capitol Street, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com
*Supervisor Debate - District Four
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: South Sunset Playground Clubhouse, 40th Avenue and Vicente, San Francisco
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest and San Francisco Beautiful host non-partisan debates for Supervisor. Debates will highlight key aspects of our city's quality of life, such as parks and recreation, environmental and beautification issues.
Information: sfdebate.yuku.com
October 2, 2008 - Thursday
*San Francisco League of Women Voter's Community College Board Candidate Forum
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Community College Board Forum
Information: lwvsf@lwvsf.org
*Vice-President Debate
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
Start 9 p.m. ET
What: Vice-President Debate. Moderator: Gwen Ifil.
*Presidio Trust
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
What: Presidio Trust Workshop to provide additional opportunities to the public to discuss the Draft Main Post Plan and Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Statement.
Information: www.presidio.gov
*District Three Supervisor Candidates Forum Sponsored by Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Chinese Cultural Center, Hilton Hotel, 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What: District Three Debate. Open to the public.
Information: Eric Li, CAA 415-274-6750
Information:
SPOSF - Small Property Owners of San Francisco - Endorsements (rank choice voting)
District One:
Sue Lee
Alicia Wang
District Three:
Joseph Alioto, Jr.
Mike DeNunzio
District Four:
Ron Dudum
District Five:
Owen P. O'Donnell
District Seven:
Sean Elsbernd
District Nine:
Eric Storey
Thomas Valtin
District Eleven:
Ahsha Safai
--This is a lot of information, things change - please double check information before attending.
Please email items for the calendar to mission2894@gmail.com.
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