Vote for Obama/Biden
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. Shuttles will be available starting at 11 a.m. to take people from Crissy Field to Vista Point
Information: bgallagher@calnurses.org
*Picket at the Le Meridian Hotel
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
4:15 p.m.
Where: 333 Battery Street, San Francisco
What: Join Local 2 members from around the City for a picket at Le Meridian Hotel. Workers have been organizing for a fair process to choose the Union.
Source: eric.quezada.com
*Schroeder's Street Party
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
4:40 to 9 p.m.
Where: 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: 115th Anniversary. Performers include Joe Smiell's Bavarian Band, Big Lou's Polka Casserole, the Almenrausch Schuhplatters and the Golden Gate Bavarian Club.
Information: www.schroederssf.com
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
*District Three Democratic Club Debate Club (Debate Watch Party)
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:45 p.m.
Where: King Cha Cha Thai Restaurant, 1268 Grant Avenue, San Francisco (North Beach) @ Vallejo Street near Columbus Avenue.
Information: www.d3dc.org
*Critical Mass - Mark Sanchez
When: September 26, 2008 - Friday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where:Headquarters 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Decorate bikes and then go downtown to Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero, San Francisco
Information: marksanchez.org
First Presidential 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
Lynn Jefferson
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Chameleon, 1299 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco (between Jones Street & Leavenworth
What: Lynn is Listening. Drop by and have a cup of coffee with Lynn. Let her know what issues are important to you.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com
*Randy Knox - District 11
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 4699 Mission Street (corner of Persia), San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization. Hear about the campaign for real choice, real change and real experience at the right time for District 11. Campaign will supply coffee, bagels, and all the Red Bull you can drink. Phone banking, precinct-walking and tabling.
Information: www.RandyKnox.com
*Carmen Chu - District 4
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 1038 Taraval, San Francisco
What: Short rally, coffee and pastries, walk precincts, distribute door hangers and talk to voters.
Information: carmenchu2008.com
*Sandra Fewer - School Board
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 1323 Polk Street, San Francisco (between Bush and Pine)
What: Precinct Walking
Information: sandrafewer.com
Ahsha Safai - District Eleven
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 4750 Mission Street, San Francisco.
What: Join us as we talk with voters, walk precincts.
Information: www.AhshaSafai.com
Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach. Fuel up on coffee and bagels before heading out to distribute literature and talk with voters about Denise.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com
*Ross Mikarimi - District Five
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 580 Hayes Street at Laguna, San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization. Help distribute campaign literature.
Information: www.rossmirkarimi.com
Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 to 2:30
Where: Headquarters, 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization
Information: marksanchez.org
Yes on M - Help Stop Landlord Harassment
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Castro & Market (right at the plaza at the MUNI Underground entrance)
What: Yes on M literature drop. Castro is always the highest turnout in the City.
Information: Ted Guillicksen ted@sftu.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 - Artista Auction
When: September 27, 2008 - Saturday
7 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
The 6th Annual Portola Festival
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 3 blocks of San Bruno Avenue in San Francisco from Silliman St to Bacon Street.
What: Portola Festival was created to spotlight the diversity, character and distinctiveness of one of the city's most interesting and fastest growing neighborhoods. The Festival features bistro style dining, arts, crafts, community booths, entertainment areas, large inflatable bounces, a petting zoo and pony rides as well as showcasimg the unique merchants of the area.
Information: www.portolafestival.org
Lynn Jefferson - District Three
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Coffee Adventures, 1331 Columbus Avenue (at North Point)
What: Lynn is listening. Drop by and have a cup of coffee with Lynn. Let her know what issues are important to you.
Information: electlynnjefferson.com
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
Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three - Alioto Town Hall Forums
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Eureka Theater, 215 Jackson Street (at Front).
What: Come and meet Joe in your neighborhood.
Information: www.aliotoforsupervisor.com
*Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
7 to 11 p.m.
Where: The Mint, 1942 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Karaoke party hosted by Mr. Wiyum Walkert. Come belt out your favorite Madonna songs with Mark and the daytrippers from Folsom Street Fair.
Information: marksanchez.org
*Clean Energy Act Fundraiser
When: September 28, 2008 - Sunday
7 p.m. (another posting showed 6 to 9 p.m.?)
Where: Medjool, 2522 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Clean Energy Act Fundraiser. The cocktails and the beats of DJ B-Hall begin at 7 p.m. sharp, we'll be welcoming guess speakers Ross Mirkarimi, Mark Sanchez, John Rizzo and Mark Leno. All in support of a real plan to green this fabulous City.
September 29, 2008 - Monday
*John Avalos - District 11 - Fundraiser
When: September 29, 2008 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Mama Art Cafe, 4754 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser. Luis Granados and Joseph Smooke invite you to hear John's plans for District 11.
Information: avalos08.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
*Steve Ngo - City College
When: September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: The Ambassador, 673 Geary Street at Leavenworth.
What: Fundraiser-Mixer for Steve Ngo. Honorary hosts: Assemblyman Mark Leno, Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting and President, Board of Trustees, Community College Lawrence Wong . Appetizers served. No host bar. $3 draft/$7 cocktails. Donation levels: Change Agent: $35./Change Leader:$50./Game Changer: $101.
RSVP: michael@stevengo.com
Ralph Nader
When: September 30, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m. 6:30 program, 7:30 p.m. wine and hor d'oeuvres reception.
Where: Commonwealth Club office, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Ralph Nader: Whistle-Blower, Advocate, Spoiler? $20 non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org
October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
*Community College Board Candidate Forum
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: CCSF Main Campus, Amphitheatre, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Forum sponsored by City College Associated Students
Information: www.ccsf.edu
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
*Civic Celebration of the Life of Del Martin
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Rotunda, San Francisco City Hall
What: Lyon-Martin Health Services - Join us in honoring the life of Del Martin.
Speakers: Mayor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Reverend Cecil Williams, Jan Mirikitani, Aileen Hernandez, Ambassador James Hormel, Kate Kendell, Jewelle Gomez, Kendra Mon, daughter of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon.
Performances: Margie Adam, Glide Ensemble, Holly Near accompanied by Adrienne Torf, LGBT Color Guard, Sista Boom, Ellen Seeling, Linda Tillery accompanied by Tammy Hall.
Central Richmond District Safety Committee (CRDSC)
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Department Richmond Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting is being held in response to tragic murder of Jordan McKay on September 17, 2008 at Cabrillo Street and 15th Avenue in the Richmond District. The goals of the meeting are: Provide whatever details are available about this particular incident. Understand crime trends in our neighborhood - is crime getting better or worse, and why? Know what steps we can take to reduce crime and make our neighborhood safer. Speakers: Irina Chatsova, SF Safe, Kitty Ha, Safety Network/RAMS, an officer from the San Francisco Police Department's Richmond Station.
Information: crdsc.steeringcommittee@gmail.com
Source: theavenuesblog.com
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
Grassroots to City Hall
When: October 1, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Balazo Gallery, 2182 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join us in a political discussion with supervisorial candidates Eric Quezada for District 9 and John Avalos for District 11. Learn how they plan to take our grassroots message to City Hall
Information: Nate Miller infoavalos08@gmail.com
October 2, 2008 - Thursday
* San Francisco Chamber of Commerce -High Speed Rail Forum
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Public forum to heard about High Speed Rail - Prop1A. Judge Quentin L. Kopp will speak.
Information and RSVP: paleman@sfchamber.com
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 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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
Richmond District Democratic Club Meeting
When: October 2, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Democratic Party/Obama Headquarters, 939 Market Street, S.F.
What: To see the new headquarters and have a meeting to discuss club business with possible phone banking.
October 3, 2008 - Friday
Proposition One: Pros and Cons of High Speed Rail
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
11:15 a.m. check in Program Noon
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: High Speed Rail - Pros and Cons. Quentin Kopp, Chairman, CA High Speed Rail Authority (Pro); Jon Coupal - President, Howard Jarvis Taxpapers Associaiton (Anti-Prop One)Norman Mineta, Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation - Moderator
$15. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org
Upwardly Global
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Camera Works, 657 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Upwardly Global. Food, Networking, Beer, Wine with Silent Auction. Early Bird $50 per person . Upwardly Global provides services to 700 refugees, asylees, and legal immigrants from over 94 developing countries. They provide clients with the mentoring, interviewing, job search and career counseling resources they need to get back into their careers and to achieve financial stability for their families.
Tickets: www.upwardlyglobal.org/180degrees/
Information: 415-834-9901.
Litquake.org
When: October 3, 2008 - Friday
8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, S.F.
What: Suckered: Writers Confess a Profound Lack of Judgment. $25. Featuring Jonathan Ames, Robert Mailer Anderson, Will Durst, Neal Pollack, April Sinclair, Mythbusters' Adam Savage, actress and poet Amber Tamblyn, Cintra Wilson.
Information: www.litquake.org
October 4, 2008 - Saturday
*Terry Pimseur - Funeral Announcement
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Skylawn Memorial Park,near the intersection of HIghway 92 and Sklyline Blvd., San Mateo
What: Funeral for Terry Pimseur. Terry invented the weekend street festival. She developed the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Union Street, Fillmore Street and North Beach festivals.
*John Avalos - District Eleven
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: 4802 Mission Street (at Onondaga), San Francisco
What: Blitz the district. Knock on every door in the district.
Information: avalos08.com
Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com
Citizenship & Immigration Fair
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 827 Vienna Street, San Francisco
What: Church of the Epiphany and SFOP are partnering with the Catholic archdiocese to host Citizenship Fairs. There are over 41,000 immigrants who are eligible to become citizens.
Information: 415-385-3632
25th Anniversary ECCO Awards
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
6 p.m.
Where: Disneyland Hotel, Magic Kingdom Ballroom, Anaheim
What: 25th Anniversary ECCO Awards. Gavin Newsom will be Keynote Speaker and will receive the Joe Dunn Political Leadership Award. Shannon Minter will receive a Community Service Award for his work as National Center for Lesbian Rights lead counsel in the California Marriage Equality decision. Receiving Civil Rights Award will be President Sal Rosselli of the SEIU - United Healthcare Workers- West. $175.
Information: ECCOdinner@yahoo.com
Vertigo
When: October 4, 2008 - Saturday
8 p.m.
Where: Union Square, San Francisco
What: Film Night. Starts at dust.
October 5, 2008 - Sunday
Castro Street Fair
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Castro at Market.
*Steve Young
When: October 5, 2008 - Sunday
1:15 p.m.
Where: Candlestick Park
What: 49ers are to retire Steve Young's No. 8 Jersey.
October 6, 2008 - Monday
First Day for Early Voting! - City Hall, San Francisco
*SPUR - Ballot and Brews
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
5:30 to 7:30
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Join SPUR policy staff and David Latterman of Fall Line Analytics, for an informal gathering where SPUR will explain what's on the ballot for the November election. BYOB
(Bring your own ballot) and SPUR provides wine, beer and snacks.
RSVP: events@spur.org www.spur.org
*David Chiu - District Three
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Five Points Art House, 50 Bannam Place, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet for David Chiu:
RSVP and Information: houseparty@votedavidchiu.org votedavidchiu.org
October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Second Presidential Debate
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Connecticut Yankee, 100 Connecticut Street, San Francisco
What: Debate watching party.
Information: phdemclub.org
District 9 Candidates Debate the Issues
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: 2961 16th Street at Bart, San Francisco
What: Hear the candidates ask tough questions from concerned citizens in District 9.
Information: www.d9debate.com
October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
District 9 Supervisor Debate on Quality of Life Issues
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, S.F.
What: NPC, Friends of the Urban Forest, San Francisco Beautiful are hosting non-partisan debates. The debate will focus on quality of life, environmental and park and recreation issues.
Information: www.sfnpc.org
Information:
Sue Lee - District One - Has adorable t-shirts - You get one when you volunteer. Updated website - sueleeforsupervisor.com
Kimberly Wicoff - School Board - endorsed by Gavin Newsom and Supervisor Sophie Maxwell.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - Endorsements
Yes on A - SF General Hospital
No on B - Establishing Affordable Housing Fund
No on C - Prohibiting city employees from serving on charter boards and commissions
Yes on D - Financing Pier 70
No on E - Changing the number of signatures required to recall city officials
No on F - Holding all scheduled city elections ony in even-numbered years
Yes on G - Allowing retirement system credit for unpaid parental leave
No on H - San Francisco Renewable Energy Goals
Yes on I - Creating the Office of an Independent Rate-Payer Advocate
No on J - Creating a Historic Preservation Commission
No on K - Changing the Enforcement of Laws related to Prostitution
Yes on L - Funding the Community Justice Center
No on M - Changing the residential Rent Ordinance
Neutral on N - Changing the Real Property Transfer Tax Rates
Yes on O - Replacing the emergency response fee
No Position on P - changing the composition of the S.F. County Transportation Authority Board
Neutral on Q - Modifying the Payroll Expense Tax
No Position on R - Renaming the Oceanside Water Treatment Plant
Yes on S - Policy regarding budget set asides
No on T - Free and Low-cost substance abuse treatment programs
No Position on U - Policy against Funding for deployment of Armed Forces in Iraq
Yes on V - Policy against terminating Junior Reserve Officer Traing Corps
--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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