Hardly Strictly Bluegrass - Golden Gate Park
The best.
Friday night Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Saturday afternoon "Asleep at the Wheel"!
Turned into a beautiful day - but the best was the vanilla ice bar dipped in chocolate and then covered with your choice of either almonds, sprinkles or oreo cookies. Heaven.
October 6, 2008 - Monday
First Day for Early Voting! - City Hall, San Francisco
Absentee Ballots out!
*Government Audit and Oversight Committee - Mission District violence prevention
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
10 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Committee meeting regarding Supervisor Ammiano's request for appropriating $498,304 general fund reserve for Mission District violence prevention and reduction grants in the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for Fiscal year 2008-2009).
FYI: Mission Community Council sent out email alert asking people to attend this meeting or send their comments to the Board of Supervisors "Please come out and help us remind City leaders that supporting community programs and initiatives is an important part of stopping violence in our neighborhood". www.micocosf.org
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
Eric Quesada - District Nine
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Pacific Coast Brewing Co., 906 Washington Street, Oakland
What: East Bay Fundraiser. Hear Eric Quezada talk about his vision for District 9. Free appetizers. Child friendly.
Information: ericquezada.com
* Bevan Dufty - Community Meeting on Halloween
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Dufty is holding a community meeting to hear about community concerns about Halloween.
Information: bevan.dufty@sgov.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
*Mark Sanchez - District Nine
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 988 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: General Volunteer Meeting. Come out and receive some brief training on door-knocking, and pick a shift on our master calendar to walk the neighborhood with Mark!
Information: marksanchez.org
Norman Yee for School Board Salsa Party
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
6:45 p.m.
Where: Cafe Cocomo Bar & Night Club, 650 Indiana Street, S.F.
What: Salsa Party is a great way to support Norman's re-election campaign for school board. $25 includes free salsa lessons with Fernando and Mimi. Free entrance to Cafe Cocomo's weekly salsa dancing with DJ (you can dance your heart out til 2 a.m.). Chance to win a private dance lesson with famed salsa instructor Isabelle Rodrigues. Refreshments provided (no host bar).
Information: www.norman.yee.com
San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP) District One Candidate Debate
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Star of the Sea Church, 4420 Geary Blvd., between 8th and 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: District One Debate hosted by SFOP.
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Presidential Forum
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: Congregation Emanu-El, Lake Street and Arguello Blvd., San Francisco
What: Hear what Obama and McCain think about issues of importance to the Jewish Community. Moderator: Michael Krasny, KQED Radio Host. Democratic Representative: Jeff Bleich; Republican Representative, Eric Greenfield. Followed by Refreshments. Co-sponsored by Jewish Community Relations Council, Congregation Emanu-El, Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club and Republican Jewish Coalition
Information: jtrubowitch@jcrc.org.
*Kinky Friedman
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
8 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Hear Kinky Friedman, writer, ran for governor of Texas in 2006.
$15 to $25.
Information: www.jccsf.org
Star of the Debate Party - Eric Mar - District One
When: October 6, 2008 - Monday
8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 4328 Geary Blvd, between 7th and 8th Avenue San Francisco
What: Friends and supporters debrief and relax with Eric Mar. Wine, beer and snacks.
Hosted by Hubert Yee and friends. Admission Free. Wine and beer $2.
Information: ericmar.com
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 Pollitics 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
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
*Police Commission
When: October 8, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Weekly Meeting. One of the items on the agenda: Presentation regarding Safety on Muni.
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
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 pollworker 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
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
*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
*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
*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
*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
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
*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
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
*John Avalos - District Eleven - John Avalos' last night with OMI Neighbors before the November 4 Election
When: October 16, 2008 - Thursday
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 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".
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
Information:
San Francisco Tomorrow Endorsements:
Supervisors
District One - Eric Mar
District Three - Tony Gantner
District Four - Carmen Chu
District Five - Ross Mirkarimi
District Seven - Sean Elsbernd
District Nine - #1 - Mark Sanchez
#2 - David Campos
District Eleven - John Avalos
Yes on A - General Hospital
Yes on B - Affordable Housing Fund
Yes on D - Pier 70
Yes on H - Clean Energy Act
Yes on I - Creating an independent ratepayer advocate
Yes on J - Historic Preservation Commission -
Yes on M - Tenants Rights
Yes on Prop O & Q - Telephone fee and partnerships to pay tax
Complete endorsement list: Go to www.sftomorrow.org
--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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