Thursday, May 1, 2008

May Day - Justin Herman Plaza/May Calendar

















































May 2, 2008 - Friday

National Association of Women Business Owners' - The Leaders & Legends Luncheon
When: May 2, 2008 - Friday
Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco
What: Emceed by Jan Wahl and will feature keynote speaker District Attorney Kamala Harris. Honorees included Jesse Ziff Cool, Laura van Galen, Dr. Mimi Silbert. $125.
Information: 415-333-2130

Wake Your Game up! Community Forum
When: May 2, 2008 - Friday
7 p.m.
Where: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street (at 10th Street)
What: Panel discussion moderated by ChuckJohnson Gomez, radio personality - Town Business Network. Davey D - Hip Hop writer; Keith Carson, County supervisor; Malika, MTV artist , MTV artist Making the Band, Chuy Gomez personality KMEL will speak. Why should people vote? Why don't they? Why is voting not enough?
Information: meinhorn@kqetd.org www.kqed.org/election/
Source:sffreedomschool.blogspot.com

Poetry Potluck
When: May 2, 2008 - Friday
7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, 330 Ellis Street. S.F.
What: A reading by Neighborhood Arts poets, San Francisco's Poet Laureates, and today's poet activists. Curated by Janice Mirikitani and Roberto Vargas. Featuring performances by Janice Mirikitani, Diane Di Prima, Jack Hirschman, Nina Serrano, Alejandro Murguia, Roberto Vargas, and others.
Information: sfartscommission.org

Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
When: May 2, 2008 and May 3rd, 2008 - Friday and Saturday
8 p.m.
Where: Freight & Salvage. 1111 Addison Avenue, Berkeley
What: Ralph Stanley performs (81 years old). A legend $49.50
Information: 510-548-1761


May 3, 2008 - Saturday

CDC's 56th Statewide Convention
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday and May 4, 2008 - Sunday
Where: Four Points Sheraton, 3737 Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, Ca.
What: "Building Coalitions for the 2008 Elections and Beyond".Let's make sure the next President is a Democrat. Weekend workshops in financial training, fund raising, leadership skills, club building and outreach, all-year precinct operations, organizing essentials, netRoots/Website building. Speakers, candidate endorsements and awards. Complete package $99 includes Saturdays meals. Registration only $60 for all workshops/business sessions. Rooms at the Sheraton $110 per night
Information: convention@cdc-ca.org or 800-446-9709 www.cdc-ca.com

*NOPA Neighborhood Spring Sidewalk Sale
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
9 a.m.
Where: NOPA Neighborhood, San Francisco. North of Panhandle Neighborhood Council
What: NOPA is hosting a neighborhood-wide spring sidewalk sale. Blocks involved: Lyon Street - 300 block and 500 block, Central Street, 400 block, Hayes Street, 1400 Block, Grove Street 1500 Block, Fulton Street - 1500 Block and 1700 block Golden Gate Street, 1700 Block. Goodwill on Haight Street will be open until 8 p.m. to accept stuff after the street fair
Information: www.nopnawiki.org

Barack Obama
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday and May 4, 2008 - Sunday RSVP
Saturday 9 am. to 6 p.m; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. RSVP
Where: SF Station, 1475 Folsom Street, at 11th Street
What: Make calls to Indiana! Bring your cell phone and charger. You can make calls from home http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/phonebankmap/
Information: www.asianamericansfor obama.com

*Innovations in Journalism Expo 2008 - "Creating a Brighter Future"
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Domain Hotel, 1085 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, Ca.
What: One day event showcasing cutting-edge work that combines journalism, technology, new business models and philanthropy.
Events:
New Money, New Media, New Hope
New Careers: Next steps, new opportunities
The Newsroom: Growth, change and adaptation
Journalism Before Profits: The Future of Public Media
Funding & Philanthropy
Information and Tickets : 415-677-9877 artsandmedia.net/expo/journalism/

*State Senator Carole Migden
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Carole Migden's Headquarters, 121 9th Street (the corner of Minna between Mission and Howard Streets
What: Precinct walking. To phone bank or precinct call headquarters at 415-863-8915 or johnvbohman@gmail.com
Information: Phone banking 5:30 TO 8 P.M. Monday through Friday 5:30 to 8 p.m. - 121 9th Street, S.F. Groups involved in phone banking: Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, San Francisco Women's Political Committee, Axis of Love, Environmentalists for Migden

San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park (between 18th and 20th Street) San Francisco.
What: Music, food. People are invited to bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the music. Free.
Information: http://www.sfcincodemayo.com

Transit Effectiveness Project Public Meetings
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 12:30
Where: Jean Parker Elementary, 840 Broadway Street at Powell Street, S.F.
What: TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements. Fast Pass raffle at each meeting
Information: www.sftep.com

No on 98, Yes on 99
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Market and Castro Streets (right at the MUNI plaza)
What: Big push in the Castro delivering literature door to door throughout the neighborhood. Begin with a mini-rally. Will be joined by groups like Pride At Work, Harvey Milk Gay & Lesbian Democratic Club, Sierra Club and Bayview Affordable Housing Measures/Yes on F. Snacks and music.
Information: ted@sftu.org

The Gavin Newsom Show"
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
Noon
What: Mayor Newsom will start his own radio show on KKGN 960 AM -
Information: www.green960.com

Neighborhood Arts Festival: 40th Anniversary Arts Fair (SOMA)
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
1 to 5 p.m.
Where: SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, S.F. (between 8th and 9th Street)
What: A half-day celebration featuring the 40th anniversary reunion with founding members of the program, a fair of arts organizations, one-on-one "doctor sessions" for individuals seeking advice from arts funders and arts mentors, plus a "speed dating"session matching up artists with neighborhood organizations. Featuring performances by native dance troupe Danze Xitialli de San Francisco, Troublemakers Union and more. The fair will feature information booths from over two dozen arts organizations in San Francisco. Free
Information: www.sfartscommission.org


Philip Whalen's Collected Poems a celebration and tribute
When: May 3, 2008 - Saturday
2 to 4 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, Koret Auditorium.
What: Philip Whalen was one of the most creatively radical poets of the San Francisco Renaissance of the 1950's and beyond. Join editor Michael Rothenberg with Whalen's poet friends Bill Berkson, Clark Coolidge, Diane di Prima, Norman Fischer, Dave Haselwood, Alastair Johnston, Joanne Kyger, Michael McClure and others for an all star tribute. Sponsored by the Poetry Center and American Poetry Archives. Free.

Chinese Progressive Association - 35th Anniversary
When: May 3, 2008 Saturday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Gold Mountain Restaurant, 644 Broadway, San Francisco
What: 35th Anniversary - "Educate, Organize, Empower!" Food, drink, music, raffle drawing.
Information: 414-391-6986 x 302

May 4, 2008 - Sunday

Queers to Save Rent Control
When:
May 4, 2008 - Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Muddy Waters, 262 Church Street, San Francisco (15th Street and Market)
What: Organized against Proposition 98. Working on three issues. No on 98, Yes on A to support SF schools and teachers. Yes on B to support city workers and preserve city services. More events in the future including bar crawls, street parties and Get Out the Vote
Information: jane_prideatwork@yahoo.com 415-848-3628
Source: laughingsquid.com


Dog Day on the Bay
When: May 4, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m.
Where: Pier 3, on the Embarcadero, Hornblower Landing, San Francisco
What: Treat your furry friend to a day on the bay with a two-hour, dog friendly cruise featuring a Bow Wow buffet, exclusive Water Bars, and a Doggie Relief Area (a.k.a. "The Poop Deck") complete with sod. Guardians and friends will indulge in a gourmet buffet and free flowing champagne to celebrate a day on the bay. Proceeds will benefit cats and dogs at the San Francisco SPCA. Limit one dog per person. $136.72
Information: www.hornblower.com 415-438-8310

The How Weird Street Faire
When: May 4, 2008 - Sunday
11:11 to 5:55 p.m.
Where: Howard Street between New Montgomery and 1st Street - and 2nd Street from Mission to Howard. Faire Entrances: are Howard Street and lst Street; and Howard Street and New Montgomery.
What: Nine stages of music during the day Live Electronica, Downtempo, House Techno, Drum & Bass, World Beat and others). Seven city blocks filled with art and celebration , food and vendors from around the world. Requested donation of $10 (or $5. in costume).
Information: http://www.howweird.org

12th Art in the Alley
When: May 4, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Kerouac Alley, North Beach (Columbus and Broadway), San Francisco
What: Open art gallery. 25 emerging and established artists will showcase their work
Information: artinthealley@yahoo.com Elizabeth Ashcroft 415-263-8959

MoveOn Local Council
When: May 4, 2008 - Sunday
1 to 5 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Station 630 Valencia Street , San Francisco
What: Josh Downey, MoveOn's field organizer, is coming out from Colorado to do trainings in Northern California and meet local MoveOn councils and members.
Information: Nancy Goodban, Regional Coordinator 650-365-3520

May 5, 2008 - Monday

Wear a Barack Obama Button Day in California
When: May 5, 2008 - Monday and May 6, 2008 Tuesday
What: Wear a Barack Obama Button Day. Show your support to remind others that Barack Obama represents Hope and Change. We need inspired and honest leadership. Be ready to answer questions about why people should vote for him.
Source: Obama'08

Stop the Power Plant in San Francisco
When: May 5, 2008 - Monday
9 to 10 a.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall Steps
What: Join Our City, Sierra Club, The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Greenaction, the San Francisco Green Party, Brightline Defense, EDF, SPUR, the San Francisco Bayview and many other groups to demand an end to fossil fuel plants in San Francisco
Source:sffreedomschool.blogspot.com

*Spur - Transportation Meeting
When: May 5, 2008 - Monday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Faiz Khan, manager of San Francisco's transportation demand management program will speak. Will hear about the city's programs that aims to reduce car trips be encouraging people to use alternatives. SFMTA will present an update on the Transit Effectiveness Project. $5. non-members
Information: info@spur.org 415-781-8726

Transit Effectiveness Project Public Meetings
When: May 5, 2008 - Monday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Visitacion Valley Elementary, 55 Schwerin St. at Visitacion Ave, S.F.
What: TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements. Fast Pass raffle at each meeting
Information: www.sftep.com


May 6, 2008 - Tuesday

Indiana and North Carolina Primary

Rally to Defend Human Services
When: May 6, 2008 - Tuesday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall
What: Join OPEIU 3, SEIU 1021, the Human Services Network and community allies to speak out against proposed budget cuts.
Information: Natalie Nayor 415-647-7776 x 12

SPUR - What's next for solar in San Francisco?
When: May 6, 2008 - Tuesday
12:30 to 1:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, S.F.
What: Hear about the future of Solar power with Polly Shaw with Suntech America, JP Ross with Sungevity, Claudia Eyzaguirre with Vote Solar and David Hochschild with Solaria and also an SFPUC Commissioner. $5. non-members
Information: info@spur.org 415-781-8726

Eleanor Coppola: Notes on a Life
When: May 6, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, S.F.
What: Conversation with Eleanor Coppola. Wife of Francis Ford Coppola discusses her life and the film world. $18 non-members
Information: 415-597-6700


President Jimmy Carter
When: May 6, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Books, Inc. Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, S.F.
What: Former President Jimmy Carter will sign his new book about his mother.
Information: 415-776-1111

Potrero Hill Democratic Club
When: May 6, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Alicia Wang, Super Delegate and State Democratic Party Vice-Chair, will speak and answer questions about the whole delegate thing.
Club President Joni Eisen will give a brief overview of Clean Money/full public financing of campaigns at all levels of government.
San Francisco General Hospital helipad update. Club member Karen Cliffe, on behalf of Neighbors of SFGH, will outline the status and time line of the process governing the proposed helipad.
There will be voter registration report by Rachel Schapira, Political Action Chair, as well as discussion and voting on amendments to the Bylaws proposed at the last meeting.
Information: contactus@phdemclub.org www.phdemclub.org

Democracy for Action - Marin - Mark Leno
When: May 6, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Town Center, Community Room, 100 Corte Madera, Corte Madera, Ca.
What: Meet State Senate candidate Mark Leno and other local candidates at the Get Out the Vote rally sponsored by Democracy for America - Marin. June 3rd primary candidates will discuss single-payer healthcare, the environment, education and clean money
Information: Pat Kunstenaar 415-488-9037

*ObamaRama '08
When: May 6, 2008 - Tuesday
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Supperclub, 657 Harrison St., San Francisco, Ca.
What: Come help raise money for Senator Obama's campaign for change. Open Bar 9 to 10:30 p.m. Speakeasy beer and vodka drinkers. $2,500 in raffle prizes from local SF businesses. DJS's spinning all night. Donation of $25. 100% of your donation will go directly to Sen. Obama's campaign. RSVP obamaramasf@gmail.com and receive a $15. gift card from Bottlenotes.com
Information obamaramasf.com

May 7, 2008 - Wednesday

No on 98 Press Conference and Rally
When:
May 7, 2008 - Wednesday
Noon
Where: Civic Center Plaza (City Hall Side) San Francisco
What: No on 98 press conference and rally
Information: ted@sftu.org

Joe Nation
When: May 7, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 to 7: 00 p.m.
Where: 304 Riviera Circle, Larkspur, Ca.
What: House party for Joe Nation, candidate for State Senate. Free Grab a lawn sign, meet Joe and hear about the campaign. For information and RSVP 415-453-0388 http://mail.joenation.com s senate@joenation.com

San Francisco for Democracy - Getting politicians to stand up for progressive values
When: May 7, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's, 240 Front Street, S.F.
What: Discuss practical things you can do to stiffen our elected officials' spines with a panel of experienced and effective activists including: Will Easton (Activism Manager, CREDO Action), Barry Hermanson (local activist for economic and social justice). Also a report from Greg Keaton on the 2008 Annual General Meeting of Amnesty International
Information and to RSVP http://dfa.meetup.com/123/calendar/7663306/ sfrdem.com/webcalendar

May 8, 2008 - Thursday

Blue Ribbon Panel - St. Luke's
When: May 8, 2008 - Thursday
Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Mission Bay Conference Center,
Fisher Banquet Room, 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco.
What: Third Open Meeting discussing the closing of St. Luke's Hospital

SPUR - A real transit-first Market Street
When: May 8, 2008 - Thursday
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR office 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, S.F.
What: Hear Spur's own Jeffrey Tumlin and Dave Snyder about their proposal to completely remake Market Street into a transit-first spine, with faster buses, better boarding areas, and a separated bike path the length of the street, while preserving car access to every address.
$5. non-members
Information: 415-781-8726 info@spur.org

Angel Island Immigrant Gateway to America @ Oakland Museum of California
When: May 8, 2008 Thursday
1 p.m.
Where: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street (@10th Street) Oakland, Ca.
What: Judy Yung, professor emerita at UC Santa Cruz, talks about the experiences of immigrants from Asia, Europe, and Latin America that were processed through Angel Island between 1910 and 1940. Free
Information: www.museumca.org
Source: funcheapSF.com

Mo Magic - Fundraiser
When: May 8, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: 1300 Restaurant and Bar, 1300 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Join Public Defender Jeff Adachi and Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi at reception and fundraiser celebrating MO MAGIC. Suggested contribution: $50-$100.; funds will be used to support the work of Mo MAGIC, a collaborative of over 50 community-based organizations dedicated to improve the lives of children in the Western Addition/Fillmore neighborhoods.
Information: 415-558-2487 email mo_magic@msn.com

Gonzo - The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
When: May 8, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m. ; after party 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, S.F.
What: Vanity Fair Reel Relief Screening and Benefit. Closing night celebration of San Francisco International Film Festival. West Coast premiers of the film "Gonzo - the Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. After the film, let loose gonzo-style and say goodbye to this year's Festival.
Information, ticket information and further details: 925-866-9559

Bringing Peace to the Peace Movement
When: May 8, 2008 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Berkeley Fellowship for Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley, Ca.
What: Humor, Heart & Song. Medea Benjamin, Maria Muldaur and Anne Lamott. Tickets: $10/$20.
Information: 415-575-5543 Benefits: CODEPINK Women for Peace

May 9, 2008 - Friday

State Senate Candidates Forum
When:
May 9, 2008 - Friday
Noon
Where: Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael
What: Marin County Bar Association presents Candidates forum. Joe Nation, Mark Leno, Carole Migden RSVP by May 7th - call MCBA 415-499-1314. Cost: $15. (boxed lunch included; please specify turkey or vegetarian).

Joe Nation
When: May 9, 2008 Friday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Adobe Creek Golf Course, 1901 Frates Road, Petaluma - Club House.
What: Event. Free
Information: 415-453-0388

8Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi Party
When: May 9, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Yoshi's Jazz Club, 1330 Fillmore Street, S.F.
What: Fundraiser and party for Supervisor Mirkarimi's re-election. Host Committee: Aaron Peskin, Fiona Ma, Art Agnos, Jeff Adachi, Mike Henessey, Mark Sanchez, Elahe Ensssani, Bijian Sartipi, London Breed, Min Paek, Steve Nakajo, Melissa Emergui, Tim Paulson, Khaled and Musa Dajani, Paul Osaki, Sandy Mori, Michael Johnson, Jeff Maruyama, Mehran Esmaili, Alexis Wong, Felix Levy and Angela Quaranta. $25. to $500 per person
RSVP: iaform@yahoo.com 415-994-0067

May 10, 2008 - Saturday

9-11 Truth for Peace
When: May 10, 2008 - Saturday
2 p.m.
Where: Federal Building, Mission and 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Federal Building Demonstration and March
Information: truthaction.org

Joe Nation
When: May 10, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m to 1 p.m.
Where: Joe Nation Walk in Marin County, 781 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, Free donaturs and coffee.
Information: senate@joenation.com

Transit Effectiveness Project Public Meetings
When: May 10, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 to 12:30
Where: Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, 4235 19th Street at Diamon St.
What: TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements. Fast Pass raffle at each meeting
Information: www.sftep.com

Crissy Field 8th Annual Community Heroes Awards Ceremony
When: May 10, 2008 - Saturday
2 to 4 p.m.
Where:
Crissy Field Center
What: Ceremony honors those whose action have made a positive impact on the environment
Information: www.crissyfield.org 415-561-7690

KFOG Kaboom Concert and Fireworks
When: May 10, 2008 - Saturday
Gates open at 4 p.m.
Where: Piers 30/32 on The Embarcadero
What: Concert. Featuring Los Lobos, Collective Soul, Matt Nathanson. Buy tickets and lear more www.KFOG.com


Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center Annual Dinner
When: May 10, 2008 - Saturday
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraising dinner. Evening will include a dinner of assorted culinary delights prepared by an ensemble of San Francisco's finest restaurants and renowned chefs. There will also be a silent and live auction. Dinner will be prepared by Kokkari, Piperade and Restaurant Gary Danko. $175. RSVP by May 5, 2008
Information: Donna Faure 415-421-6443 x 34 or email donna@tel-hi.org

Chelsea Handler
When: May 10, 2008 - Saturday
7:30 doors open - show 9 p.m.
Where: The Warfield, 982 Market Street.S.F.
What: Chelsea Handler performs $30.
Information: 415-775-7722

May 11, 2008 - Sunday

Mother's Day

9-11 Truth for Peace
When: May 11, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m.
Where: Panhandle Park Baker Street and Oak Street
What: Rally and March to Golden Gate Park
Information: truthaction.org

May 12, 2008 - Monday

U.S. Postal rates go up!

*Health Care Reform: Where do we go from here?
When:
May 12, 2008 - Monday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: How should health care look in California and across the nation:
Jordan Rau - Reporter Sacramento Bureau and L.A. Times
Dan Walters - Capitol Bureau Chief - The Sacramento Bee
Steve Schroeder, Distinguished professor of Health and Health Care, UCSF.
11:30 - program at noon Free
Information: 415-597-6700 club@commonwealthclub.org

*Transit Effectiveness Project Public Meetings
When: May 12, 2008 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore St. (at Eddy)
What: TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements. Fast Pass raffle at each meeting
Information: www.sftep.com


*Upper Market Community Design Plan
When: May 12, 2008 - Monday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk School, 4235 19th Street, San Francisco (at Collingwood Street)
What: Open House to unveil Upper Market Community Design Plan recommendations within the plan. Copies of draft plan are available at http://uppermarket.sfplanning.org
Information: Sarah Dennis 558-6314

*Augusten Burroughs
When: May 12, 2008 - Monday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Books, Inc., 2275 Market Street, San Francisco (near Castro Street)
What: Hear Augusten Burroughs talk about this book "A Wolf at the Table" - a memoir of my father.
Information: www.booksinc.net 415-864-6777

May 13, 2008 - Tuesday

*SPUR - Mission Streetscape Planning
When: May 13, 2008 - Tuesday
12:30 to 1:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco
What: Come learn new plans for Valencia Street, review a detailed study of Valencia Street uses, and see the concepts being considered for a district-wide streetscape plan for the Mission $5 non-members
Information: info@spur.org 415-781-8726

*Re-elect Leslie Katz to San Francisco Democratic Central Committee
When: May 13, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ladita, 827 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco (new store being opened up by Leslie's friend).
What: Fundraiser for Leslie's re-election to the Democratic County Central Committee. Contribute on line by going to: https:www.completecampaigns.com/FR/contribute.asp?campaignid=KatzLeslie
Re-Elect Leslie Katz, 854 Castro Street #414, San Francisco, Ca. 94114

*Eleanor Clift
When: May 13, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Discussion with Phil Bronstein, Editor at Large, San Francisco Chronicle. Clift explores the issues surrounding the intersection of political agendas and family and health matters.
$18 non-members
Information: club@commonwealthclub.org

*Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting
When: May 13, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m to 7 p.m.
Where: Infinity, 333 Main Street (at Folsom). 3rd Floor. Tentative speakers, Rob Black, VP of Public Policy, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce will discuss the idea of a Community Benefit District for the Rincon Hill Neighborhood. C. W. Nevius, Political Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle will discuss current issues for San Francisco.
Information and Source: www.rinconhill.sf.org

May 14, 2008 - Wednesday

*Joe Nation
When: My 14, 2008 - Wednesday
5 to 7 p.m.
Where: 2 Rosalia Court, Novato, Ca.
What: House party hosted by Bob and Joanne Del Torre, Gary Delagnes and the San Francisco Police Officers Association. This is a fundraiser.
Information and RSVP : 415-0388 or senate@joenation.com

*Matt Gonzales - Meet the Candidate
When: May 14, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Meet candidate Matt Gonzalez candidate for Vice president under the Independent ticket
$18. non members
Information: club@commonwealthclub.org

*Emerge California
When: May 14, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Regency Center, 1290 Sutter Street, The Lodge Room, San Francisco
What: Join Emerge California's efforts to identify, educate and inspire Democratic women to run for public office. Fourth Annual Reception featuring Washington Governor Christine Gregoire and honoring Emerge California's 2008 Woman of the year - Assembly Speaker-Elect Karen Bass. $100. general admission. Information and rsv Gretchen Schoenstein at 415-874-7433 or gretchen@emergeca.org
Source: San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Calendar www.bapd.org

*Transit Effectiveness Project Public Meetings
When: May 14, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bessie Carmichael Elementary School, 375 Seventh Street (at Harrison).
What: Changes to the SoMa/north Mission/Mission Bay neighborhoods. TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements. Fast Pass raffle at each meeting
Information: www.sftep.com


May 15, 2008 - Thursday Assembly

Karen Bass to take over as Speaker of the California

*David Chiu
When: May 15, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Azul Lounge near Union Square, 1 Tilman Place, San Francisco
What: David Chiu Union Square Neighborhood Happy Hour
Information: 415-362-9750

Barbara Walters
When: May 15, 2008 - Thursday
8 p.m.
Where: Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California at Masonic Center (huge venue!)
What: Hear Barbara Walkers discuss her memoir "Audition: A Memoir". Event $20.


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No on 98
You can pick up literature for No on 98 at San Francisco Tenants Union, 558 Capp Street (at 21st Street) any Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to get literature and a precinct map.
Tabling and flyering at Farmers Market, BART and MUNI Stations, and Colleges.
Civic Center Farmers Market - Sunday May 11 and May 18 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To sign up contact Nancy Williams naw@nancywilliams.com
San Francisco State and San Francisco City College. Any time between now and the election. Will deliver materials to any volunteers : Contact: Nancy Williams:naw@nancyawilliams.com
Weekdays at BART Station, MUNI tops, Supermarkets or any other busy place frequented by tenants. Come by the SF Tenants Union anytime to get flyers and go out and hand them out. Contact: ted@sftu.org


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