Tuesday, October 7, 2008

District One Candidates Forum





























Monday night SFOP (San Francisco Organizing Project) held a District 1 Candidates Forum at the Star of the Sea Catholic Church in the Richmond.

This was a highly organized forum with the following sponsors: SFOP, RAMS Inc., Children's Council, Richmond YMCA, Richmond District Neighborhood Council and Richmond Community Council. Kaiser Permanente provided cheese, crackers, fruit and cookies.

Large crowd came out to hear nine candidates: Nicholas Belloni, Sherman D'Silva, George Flamik, Fidel Gakuba, Jason Jungreis, Brian J. Larkin, Sue Lee, Eric Mar and Alicia Wang.

Candidates were asked questions about housing (SFOP is Yes on B - Affordable Housing Proposition), child care, children's issues, Rapid Transit down Geary and keeping parks up with the decrease in funding.

The candidates were placed in alphabetical order, so the three top contenders all sat together at the end of the table (Lee, Mar and Wang) - (looked a little strange) Candidates had their literature out on tables , Eric Mar and Sue Lee had campaign buttons and Alicia Wang passed out bottled water with "Alicia Wang for Supervisor, District 1" on the label.

Literature picked up at forum :

Nicholas Belloni - "Creative wisdom for the District's Complex Problems" nickb@swpsf.com
Sherman R. D'silva - "Back to Basics" dsilva2008.com
George Flamik - "I love my neighborhood"
Brian Larkin - " Straight talk No Political double-speak" brianjlarkin.com
Sue Lee - From the Richmond For the Richmond - www.sueleeforsupervisor.com
Eric Mar -"A Responsive and Effective Advocate for the Richmond!" www.ericmar.com
Alicia Wang - "Fighting for the Neighborhoods" www.voteAlicia.com

SFOP - www.sfop.org - Creating a City for All

October 7, 2008 - Tuesday

Public Policy Forum with District Three Supervisor Candidates
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
12 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor,S.F.
What: Meet the leading candidates: Joe Alioto Jr., David Chiu, Claudine Cheng, Mike DeNunzio and Denise McCarthy.
Information RSVP Patricia Aleman paleman@sfchamber.com

David Chiu - District Three
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cafe Francisco, 2161 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: Coffee and Politics on Powell Street. All are invited to this free and public event to meet David Chiu and discuss the issues.
Information: votedavidchiu.org

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

State Senate Three Candidate Forum
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Live candidate forum. Assemblyman Mark Leno and Sashi McEntee
Information: lwvsf.org

Board of Education Candidates Forum
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street (between 16th and 17th Street) S.F.
What: Meet 12 candidates running for the 4 open seats on your Board of Education. To reserve free KidsWatch for children ages 3 and up email events@ppssf.org
Sponsored by: Chinese for Affirmative Action, Asian and Pacific Islander Youth Advocacy Network, Association of Asian American Administrators, Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, Motivating Youth to Succeed, District 2: Youth Development Network, La Voz Latina de la Ciudad Central, Parents for Public Schools, San Francisco Education Fund, Second District: Parent Teacher Association, San Francisco School Volunteers, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, The Association of Chinese Teachers
Source: Rachael Norton (thanks!)
Information: eli@caasf.org

*Lower Polk Neighbors - Traffic Congestion and Traffic Noise
When: October 7, 2008
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church, 1300 Polk Street (at Bush) San Francisco
What: Special presentation by the San Francisco Department of Public Health on Traffic Congestion and Traffic Notice and its effect on our health. Environmental Health Specialist, Tom Rivard, will make the presentation.
Information: admin@lowerpolkneighbors.org www.lowerpolkneighbors.org

District 5 Debate
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 doors open. 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Neighborhood Parks Council and the Friends of the Urban Forest sponsor Quality of Life Debate discussing issues such as parks, recreation, and greening efforts.
Information: Sunya Ojure 415-621-3260

David Harris
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Bookshop West Portal, 80 West Portal (at Vicente), San Francisco
What: Author David Harris will talk abut his book "Genius" about Bill Walsh.
Information: www.bookshopwestportal.com

San Francisco for Democracy - How ready are you to fight McCain/Palin?
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, S.F.
What: Hear from Susan Pfeiffer talk about Obama/Biden election efforts. A presentation on SF 4 Democracy's November 2008 election activities.
Information: sf4dem.com

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

Will Durst
When: October 7, 2008 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Talk and booksigning "The All-American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing"
Information: www.booksmith.com

October 8, 2008 - Wednesday

Senior Action Network - Making Connections in Wartime: Economy, Environment, Health!
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
9 a.m. through 2 p.m.
Where: 1111 Gough Street at Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Senior Action Network's 17th Annual Convention.
Information: www.senioractionnetwork.org

*Sue Lee - District One - Phonebanking
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 248 Clement Street (at 4th Ave.), San Francisco
What: Phone banking voters in the Richmond and yummy pizza, beer, wine and soda!
Information: info@sueleeforsupervisor.com sueleeforsupervisor.com

*Eric Quezada - District Nine - Phone banking
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
It's up to you
Where: 2982 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Phone bank between bites of yummy salad and homemade pasta dinner courtesy of one of our culinary inclined Quezada supporters. Bring the kids! We are having family night at the Quezada campaign with childcare and games.
Information: ericquezada.com

*Cancelled - Police Commission - lack of quorum
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.

Commonwealth Club - "The Cuban Missile Crisis: What the President Didn't Know"
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Washington Post reporter Michael Dobbs will discuss his book. $15. non-members
Information: commonwealthclub.org

Rescue Muni Candidates' Forum
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street (at Grant), 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Rescue Muni General Meeting and Candidates' Forum. Where do your district's candidates stand on issues of Muni funding, transit priority, the Transit Effectiveness Project, downtown parking and standards for selecting new MTA Board nominees? Fine out at the Biannual Candidates' Forum. Rescue Muni members are invited to vote for their preferred candidates for endorsement for District 1,3,4,5,7, 9 and 11. If your membership has expired, you can renew at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
Information: www.rescuemuni.org

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

Fisherman's Wharf Planning
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Theater 39 at Pier 39, San Francisco
What: Danish architect Jan Gehl will present ideas for the re-configuring of the Wharf area.
Information: www.sfbike.org

*Art & Politics! S.F. Print Collective
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30
Where: Counterpulse, 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: The S.F. Print Collective has been posting striking silk-screened images on the city's walls for years, speaking to politics, police, immigration and much more. Free.
Information: www.counterpulse.com www.sfprintercollective.com

*Armistead Maupin
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisc
What: Talk and book signing by Armistead Maupin on the book "The Berlin Stories".
Information: www.booksmith.com


October 9, 2008 - Thursday

Glide Voter Education and Registration Event
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Glide Foundation, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Department of Elections will present voter education and registration event. How to get informed about the issues, different ways to vote, working as a poll worker on Election Date.
Source: www.tlfutures.org

SPUR - The Future of Pier 70
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, S.F.
What: Hear David Beaupre of the Port of San Francisco, Boris Dramov from Roma and Jim Musbach from Economic Planning Systems as they give us a glimpse on how the Plan for Pier 7o is shaping up.
Information: www.spur.org

*Eric Quesada - District Nine
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
Up to You.
Where: 2982 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Phone calling and then head out for some fun and drink with another Quezada bar crawl! - this time on Cortland Street
Information: ericquezada.com

San Francisco Clean Energy Act - Prop H
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m. Mix and mingle starts at 6 speakers begin at 8 p.m.
Where: The Temple Room of Poleng Lounge, 1751 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to mingle over live jazz among friends who share your concern for global warming. Speakers: District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco Clean Energy Act - Julian Davis, Sierra Club - John Rizzo, Pacific Primary - Fir Ghobadian and Smith Group/Leap - Kyle Brunnel. 100% of the $25 sliding scale donation will benefit the S.F. Clean Energy Act.
Information: kandace@nopanetworking.com

Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Carlton, 1075 Sutter Street (between Hyde and Larkin)
What: Alioto Town Hall Forums. Come and meet Joe in your neighborhood.
Information: www.aliotoforsupervisor.com

Modern History - From Milk to Marriage 1978-2008
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Elan, 839 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: GLBT Historical Society Gala 08. Honoring Armistead Maupin and Bay Area Coalition Against the Briggs Initiative (BACABI) and The No on 6 Committee. Gala reception and silent auction featuring rare photographs, LGBT historic memorabilia. Hosted cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. $100. up
Information: www.glbthistory.org

Candidate Forum
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Christ Church Lutheran, 20th Avenue and Quintara
What: Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association and SHARP will sponsor a candidate forum.
Information: www.sharpsf.com

Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on Ballot Measures: State Prop. 11, SF Measures H & M. HANC has already endorsed Yes on Prop 1A, Yes on A, Yes on B, Yes on N, Yes on Q.
Information: www.hanc-sf.org

Salsa 4 Obama @ Jelly's Cafe
When: October 9, 2008 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Jelly's Cafe, 395 Terry Francois Street, San Francisco
What: Night of performance and dance with 100% going to the Obama campaign. All-Star Latin Band featuring John Calloway, Jesus Diaz and Louie Romero. DJ Luis Medina. Salsa Lessons, Rueda Lessons. $25.
Information: www.barackobama.com

October 10, 2008 - Friday

Fleet Week - October 10, 2008 to October 12, 2008

*Noe Valley Democratic Club
When: October 10, 2008 - Friday
5 to 8 p.m.
What: Club members and friends to walk the precincts in Noe Valley distributing door hangers/slate cards.
Information: andy@ffrsf.com

ObamathonSF.com
When: October 10, 2008 - Friday
5 p.m.
Where: Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What: United we dance! Dance-a-thon with superstar DJs every musical persuasion, prizes, free food . All benefits of getting funky go straight to your soul and all proceeds go directly to the Obama campaign.
Information: www.obamathonsf - in order to attend.

Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: October 10, 2008 - Friday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Pirate Cat Radio (21st/Florida)
What: Pirate Cat Radio hosts a Mark for Most Amazing Supervisor Party - live on the air! All the proceeds from concessions from 6 to 9 p.m. will go toward the campaign, so come by and enjoy a live band and yummies.
Information: marksanchez.org

Eric Mar - District One - Eco-Feast for Eric.
When: October 10, 2008 - Friday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 4328 Geary Blvd. (between 7th and 8th Ave.) San Francisco
What: The Sierra Club, SF League of Conservation Voters, the San Francisco Green Party, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and San Francisco Tomorrow have all endorsed Eric Mar for Supervisor of the Richmond District. To celebrate and raise money for his campaign, environmentalists dine dishes prepared with organic seasonal produce and listen to the music of DJ TBA. $15 to $20. donation.
Information: ericmar.com

October 11, 2008 - Saturday

Fleet Week - Blue Angels October 11 and October 12

Senate District 8 Community Breakfast
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
9 a.m.
Where: Machinists Hall, 1511 Rollins Road, Burlingame, Ca.
What: Join Senator Leland Yee for Annual Community Breakfast
RSVP: 650-340-8840
Information: dist08.08.casen.govoffice.com

*Noe Valley Democratic Club
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
9 a.m. to Noon.
What: Club members and friends to walk the precincts in Noe Valley distributing door hangers/slate cards.
Information: andy@ffrsf.com

*Eric Storey - District Nine
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. and noon.
Where: Holly Park (near the playground) San Francisco
What: Placing campaign door hangers.
Information: www.ericstorey.com

*Sue Lee - District One - Precinct Walk
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Headquarters, 248 Clement Street, San Francisco
What: Walk the gorgeous Richmond District after some coffee and pastries.
Information: sueleeforsupervisor.com info@sueleeforsupervisor.com

*Denise McCarthy - District One
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1920 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Voter outreach.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

*David Chiu - District One
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1323 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Saturday mobilization! Walk throughout District 3 neighborhoods telling everyone the good news about the David Chiu difference!
Information: votedavidchiu.org

Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Headquarters, 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Volunteer Mobilization. Bring sneakers - comfortable clothes. Vegan donuts and all new literature.
Information: marksanchez.org

Eva Royale - District 9 - Women & Children's March for Non-Violence
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
3 p.m.
Where: Meet at 24th Street and Mission Bart Station. Will march to Parque Del Ninos located at 23rd Street and Treat Avenue, San Francisco.
What: Join Dolores Huerta, Co-founder of the UFW, San Francisco Assemblyman Fiona Ma and Eva Royale at Women & Children's March for Non-Violence.
Information: 415-401-7686

*Eric Quezada - District Nine
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 2649 Folsom Street (between 22nd and 23rd Street), San Francisco
What: Luis Vasquez, Tracy Parent and Andrew Wood invite you to a music performance to support Eric Quezada's campaign for District Nine Supervisor. Los Mijos D El Azhar plus special guests. $25. suggested donation and up.
Information: ericquezada.com

Litquake - Lit Crawl 2008
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where and What: Lit Crawl in the Mission. Go to www.litquake.org - list of venues over a period of three hours. Incrediable interesting and fun list of writers and places - including Beth Lisick at Open Mic at Clarion Alley (an alley of art); Ti Couz (great crepes); Good Vibrations, 500 Club (best neon sign); The Beauty Bar, Bruno's ; tons of bookstores; the famous Ritual Roasters.


"Green Supe" - Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: October 11, 2008 - Saturday
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: House of Love, 1596 Fulton Street, San Francisco (@ Lyon)
What: Benefit for Mark Sanchez. Guest Speakers: Peace Mom, Cindy Sheehan, Ross Mirkarimi, Bruce Wolf, John Rizzo, Christina Olague and Barbara Lopez.
Information: marksanchez.org

October 12, 2008 - Sunday

*Eric Quesada - District Nine
When: October 12, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m.
Where: 2982 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Grab your two-wheeler for a Quezada bike parade! Tour around the district ending at 1 p.m. in Percita Park for a campaign BBQ
Information: ericquezada.com

Mark Sanchez - District Nine - Calling all Youth
When: October 12, 2008 - Sunday
11 a.m. meet at 988 Valencia Street
2 p.m Meet back at the office for BBQ and DJ
7:30 p.m. Special screening of "Mas Alla de las Fronteras" short videos put together by immigrant youth through PODER!
Where: 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Get out the Vote! Mission District outreach and National Day to End the ICE Raids.
Information: marksanchez.org

*David Chiu - District Three - Sunday Mobilization!
When: October 12, 2008 - Sunday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 1323 Polk Street (between Bush and Pine), San Francisco
What: Join us as we walk throughout District Three neighborhoods telling everyone the good news about the David Chiu difference!
Information: votedavidchiu.org

The Italian Heritage Parade - with Tommy Lasorda, Grand Marshall.
When: October 12, 2008 - Sunday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Begins at the foot of Jefferson and Stockton Streets in Fisherman's Wharf.

October 13, 2008 - Monday

Columbus Day

Eric Mar - District One - Ride the Richmond II
When: October 13, 2008 - Monday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Meet at Headquarters, 4328 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
What: Join parents, children, friends and supporters for a spin through the avenues. Will go down the Cabrillo Bike Lane to Ocean Beach and back, to Arguello Blvd. and the Lake Street Bike Lane to China Beach. Free. Afterwards there will be beer, wine, snacks and phone banking.
Information: ericmar.com

*Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club
When: October 13, 2008 - Monday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street @ Octavia, San Francisco
What: Get updated plans, an sign-up, for activities before Election Day.
Information: www.alicebtoklas.org

Madeleine Albright
When: October 13, 2008 - Monday
8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave. @ McAllister, San Francisco
What: Hear Madeleine Albright "The Mighty and the Almighty".
Information and Tickets: www.cityboxoffice.com

October 14, 2008 - Tuesday

SPUR - How to green the S.F. grid
When: October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
12:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco
What: Noon time forum how what is the best way to power San Francisco with 100% renewal energy. Panel discussion includes Dick Sklar, Steve Moss and Andy Schwartz. $5. non-members
Information: www.spur.org

John Avalos - District 11 - Go Green, Get Green and Give Green!
When: October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Green Arcade Bookstore, 1680 Market Street at Gough, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for John Avalos. Stop by for a tasty treat. All San Francisco residents qualify for matching funds so your $20 turns into $40.
Information: avalos08.com

Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Sweeties, 475 Francisco Street (at Mason) San Francisco
What: Join Women for Denise McCarthy. $50 up.
Information: denisemccarthyforsupervisor.com

Car-Free Market Street Organizing Meeting
When: October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Office, 995 Market Street, Suite 1550, S.F.
What: Meeting to strategize how we can make Market Street, a premier street for bicycling, walking and public transit.
Information: www.sfbike.org

Joan Buchanan for California State Assembly
When: October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Carnelian Room, Golden Gate Room, 555 California Street, 52nd Floor, S.F.
What: Candidate for Assembly in the 15th (Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin and Sacramento) fundraiser. $250. up.
Information: www.joanbuchanan.com andrea@joanbuchanan.com

Presidio Trust - Public Hearing
When: October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco
What: The public is invited to offer comments on the Draft Main Post Update of the Presidio Trust Management Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.
Information: www.presidio.gov 415-561-5418

Candidate Forum - City College Board
When: October 14, 2008 - Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco
What: CAA presents Election 2008. Hear the candidates for City College Board.
Information: www.caasf.org

October 15, 2008 - Wednesday

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Supes for lunch. Hear Supervisor Alioto from District Two.
Information: www.sfchamber.com

SPUR - Fisherman's Wharf Revisited
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
12:30 to 1:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco
What: The Planning Department has proposed an innovative solution to Fisherman's Wharf including bicycle sidepath. Urban designer Neil Hrushowy will illustrate this idea and lead a discussion on the transformation of the Wharf. $5. non-members
Information: www.spur.org

San Francisco Presidential Debate Watch Party
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Temple SF/Prana, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Join Obama for America, CA, Generation Obama San Francisco (GO/SF) to watch the final presidential debate. Get Obama t-shirts, stickers and buttons show your support. $10 donation at door 18+ only at this venue.

Rachael Norton - School Board - Fundraiser
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Bliss Bar, 4026 24th Street in Noe Valley, S.F.
What: Join Aimee Feinberg, Rebecca Prozan and David Serrano Sewell for a fundraiser to support Rachel Norton, candidate for San Francisco School Board. $50. up.
Information and RSVP: prozan@gmail.com www.rachelnorton.com

Joseph Alioto Jr. - District Three - Town Hall Meeting
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Francisco Cafe, 2162 Powell Street (at Francisco), San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting hosted by former District 3 Candidate Sal Busalacchi.
Information: www.aliotoforsupervisor.com

Denise McCarthy - District Three
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cafe Meuse, 1400 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco
What: Watch Presidential debate then discuss local and national issues with Denise McCarthy. Hosted by Sarah Garlington and Eric Meuse.
RSVP to desieree.gallardo@gmail.com

*No on 8 - Equalipalooza
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m. VIP reception; 8 p.m. Show
Where: Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway, San Francisco
What:Margaret Cho, Johnny Steele, Heather Gold, Ali Mafi, Margot Duane, Janice Mirikitani, Fou Fou HA! and more. $40 8 p.m. show/$100 VIP reception and show.
Information and Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/45780

Candidate Forum - District 1
When: October 15, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: League of Women Voters of San Francisco are holding candidate's forum for District One Supervisor.
Information: lwvsf.org

October 16, 2008 - Thursday

- Cancelled - Meeting moved to October 21st - District 9 Supervisors Candidate Forum
When: October 16, 2008 - Thursday
Information: See Below


*Follow-up meeting to Excelsior Police Community Meeting
When: October 16, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Balboa High School, 1000 Cayuga Avenue (in the library), San Francisco
What: Planning meeting to follow-up on meeting held on September 20th. Discussion and questions answered. What are the next steps?
Information: excelsiorsf.org

October 17, 2008 - Friday

*John Avalos - District Eleven - John Avalos' last night with OMI Neighbors before the November 4 Election
When: October 17, 2008 - Friday (Corrected Day)
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Tita's Cafe, 701 Randolph Street, San Francisco
What: Come out and meet John Avalos and learn about many of the measures on the Ballot. John will discuss the pros and cons of many of the ballot measures. The OMI is speaking out. We have a voice. Fundraiser $11. per person. Menu: Fried Chicken or fish plus potato salad, string beans, corn muffins and beverage.
RSVP to Deloris McGee at 415-585-9859

October 18, 2008 - Saturday

*Potrero Hill Festival - The Little Festival with a View
When: October 18, 2008 - Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Southern Heights between Rhode Island and Carolina Streets
What: Outdoor festival with live music, dance, arts and crafts.
Starts with "All you can eat" pancake breakfast at Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco

October 19, 2008 - Sunday

*Speed up High Speed Rail!
When: October 19, 2008 - Sunday
11:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: 62 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: You and your friends are invited to a Sunday Brunch. Special Guests: Assembly Majority Whip Fiona Ma, Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, Supervisor Sean Elsbernd, Dave Snyder, Transportation Director, SPUR. Hosts: Jane Morrison, Agar Jaicks, Gimmy Park Li, Molley and Richard Lowry, Shirley and Richard Hansen. You donation $35. up. Your donation will help fund the San Francisco Campaign for State Proposition 1A.
Information: 564-1482.

October 20, 2008 - Monday

*Deadline to Register to Vote!

*Middle Polk Neighborhood Association
When: October 20, 2008 - Monday
7 to 8 p.m.
Where: It's a Grind, 1800 Polk Street (at Washington), San Francisco
What: Melissa Griffin, Political Writer for the San Francisco Examiner, will be focusing on Ballot Decisions.
Information: www.middlepolk.blogspot.com


October 21, 2008 - Tuesday

Board of Supervisors Meeting - Passthrough from landlord to residential tenant ordinance.
When: October 21, 2008 - Tuesday
2 p.m. on
Where: City Hall, San Francisco.
What: On October 1, 2008 the Land Use and Economic Development Committee voted to bring forth legislation proposed by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, Chu, Elsbernd authorizing the passthrough from landlord to residential tenant a percentage of increased water and sewer bill charges after July 1, 2002 to the Board of Supervisors on October 21, 2008. This motion was made with no recommendation from the Land Use and Economic Development Committee (Maxwell, Sandoval and Aaron Peskin). At the meeting amendments to this ordinance (made by the PUC) were made (but not in writing). At the meeting there was strong opposition from Tenants Organization as they consider this a rent increase - on top of the automatic rent increase that is generated ever year.
Information: www.beyondchron.org - 10-2-08 Randy Shaw's Article "Supes Forward Landlord Bailout for Board Vote on October 21st".

*Board of Supervisors - Appropriating $498,304 general fund reserve for Mission District violence.
When: October 21, 2008 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco.
What: Board of Supervisors will vote on funding for Mission District violence.

*Board of Supervisors - Transit Effectiveness Project update to be presented.
When: October 21, 2008 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Presentation of revised Transit Effective Project recommendations.


District 9 Supervisors Candidate Forum
When: October 21, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mission Recreation Center, 20th and Treat Streets, San Francisco
What: District 9 Supervisors Candidate Forum sponsored by Children's Council of San Francisco, Mission Community Council and Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center.
Information: www.micocosf.org

October 23, 2008 - Thursday

Alice Awards Ceremony
When: October 23, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lime, 2247 Market Street, San Francisco (between 16th Street and Sanchez)
What: Alice Awards Ceremony. Please join San Francisco's Elected Family and The Alice Board of Directors for the Annual Alice B. Toklas Fall Awards Reception honoring people and organizations who are building and protecting our community and making Alice an effective community contributor:
Ally Award - Dennis Herrera
Visionary Award - Shannon Minter
Legal Services Award - Terry Stewart
Community Service Organization Award - Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Community Service Individual - Molly McKay
Leadership Award - Rebecca Prozan
Volunteer of the Year - Announced at the Event
Robert Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award - Hon. Willie L. Brown, Jr.
Individual ticket: $55 Alice Member; $80 non-member.
Information: www.alicebtoklas.org


October 24, 2008 - Friday

Marching Towards Peace - Excelsior
When: October 24, 2008 - Friday
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Excelsior Boys & Girls Club, 163 London Street, San Francisco at 4 p.m.
What: "Would you rather live for something or die for nothing".( On September 20th I heard a young lady speak at the Police Community Excelsior Meeting about how she wanted to put a march together for the youth to show that the youth care about their community and want the killings to stop. Her name is Victoria Kupu)
Information: Leah Weitz 415-334-9919

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