Picture taken at Bloomingdale's - San Francisco. I think they want our attention!
March 20, 2009 - Friday
Digital TV Transition
When: March 20, 2009 - Friday
1 to 2 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Ave., San Francisco
What: Commissioner Rachelle Chong of the California Public Utilities Commission invite you to join them for:
- DTV Transition - What you need to know
- Demonstration of DTV Converter Box
- Glenn Phillips, Federal Communications Commission
- Plus, find ot how to lower your utility bills.
When: March 20, 2009 - Friday
6 to 11 p.m.
Where: SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco
What: Hosting a concert with hip hop performers and artists to bring attention to the education crisis in our nation. They hope to educate youth on HOMEY's youth program, Kalpulli, and their campaign to push forth college access with A-G requirements info. $10. gen. adm., $5 with Student ID.
Information: homeysf.org
Mayor Gavin Newsom
When: March 20, 2009 - Friday
6 p.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial Building, 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, Ca.
What: Town Hall Meeting
Information: rsvp2@gavinnewsom.com
Books, Inc. - Eve Pell
When: March 20, 2009 - Friday
7 p.m.
Where: Books, Inc., Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Eve Pell will talk about her book "We Used to Own the Bronx".
Information: booksinc.net
CUAV turns 30!
When: March 20, 2009 - Friday
7 p.m.
Where: 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
What: Community Against Violence (CUAV) will celebrate 30 years of supporting survivors and transforming communities. Honorees Assemblymenber Tom Ammiano and the late Hank Wilson, Ground Spark, INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence and Fresh Meat Productions. Food, silent auction. $40., $80
Information: cuav.org
March 21, 2009 - Saturday
Coalition to Save Public Health
When: March 21, 2009 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: SEIU 1021, 17th Street and Kansas Street
What: Saturday Outreach days. Door-hangers and flyers, knock on doors and talk to people about the effects of cuts.
Information: Alysabeth Alexander 415-759-3977
Gustafer Yellowgold's Golden Heart Symphony
When: March 21, 2009 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Presidio Middle School, 450 30th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Benefit will benefit students by saving the Summer Music Workshop. 52 piece symphony orchestra of some of San Francisco's finest public school music high school and middle school students will perform. $15.
Information: gustaferyellogold.com
Yes We Can End War & Occupation
When: March 21, 2009 - Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco
What: March and Rally. 6th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq.
*Crime Prevention Workshop
When: March 21, 2009 - Saturday
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Asian Pacific American Community Center, 2442 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco
What: Crime prevention workshop.
Topics:
- Public safety issues and recent crime report at Visitacion Valley
- Crime prevention
- Residents and Merchants Safe Watch
- Chief Heather Fong
- Captain Denis F. O'Leary
Source: InglesideStation Newsletter
Mayor Gavin Newsom
When: March 21, 2009 - Saturday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, 480 Tranview Road, Palm Springs, Ca.
What: Town Hall Meeting.
Information: rsvp3@gavinewsom
March 22, 2009 - Sunday
*"The Fortune Cookie Chronicles"
When: March 22, 2009 - Sunday
2 p.m.
Where: Chinese Historical Society, 965 Clay Street, San Francisco
What: New York Times reporter talks about her book "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles" - (which has just come out in paperback and got great reviews).
Source: funcheapsf.com
March 23, 2009 - Monday
*City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: March 23, 2009 - Monday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Items off agenda:
- Prohibition on loitering outside nightclubs
- Place of entertainment permits and Board of Appeals
Information: sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs
*Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: March 23, 2009 - Monday
1 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Items off Agenda:
- Approving General Plan Amendments in connection with the Balboa Park Station Area Plan
- Community input on the creation of jobs in San Francisco
- Do Not Mail Registry
Information: sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs
*Young Urbanists: Art in the Public Realm
When: March 23, 2009 - Monday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Electric Works Gallery, 130 8th Street, San Francisco
What: Listen to Jill Manton, Program Director of the SF Arts Commission's Public Art Program, Susan Cervantes of Precita Eyes and other speakers discuss the issues of art in the public realm. SPUR members - free. $20. for non-members.
RSVP and information: events@spur.org
*Westside Democratic Club
When: March 23, 2009 - Monday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval District Station
What: Monthly Meeting. Items off agenda:
- President Tuan Nguyen items: Friends of the San Francisco Library, Arbor Day, Java Beach Block party, Taraval Merchants Association, Community Youth Center dinner
- Presentation by Tamara Scheulove, neighborhood campaign organizer for the Parkside and Ortega branch libraries
Homeless in Haight
When: March 23, 2009 - Monday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Community forum about homelessness in Haight. Free.
Information: 415-863-8688
Vote Solar's Equinox Party
When: March 23, 2009 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Mezzanine, 44 Jessie Street, San Francisco
What: Equinox II. You are invited to a celebration and fundraiser for the Vote Solar Initiative, a non-profit organization working to fight global warming and foster economic opportunity by bringing solar energy into the mainstream. Commentary wine and full cash bar. Honorary Host: Bonnie Raitt $100.
Information: votesolar.org/equinox3
*Rod Gilchrist
When: March 23, 2009 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Memorial for Rod Gilchrist, Executive Director of the Cartoon Art Museum.
*Rebuilding Potrero Terrace and Annex: Town Hall Meeting
When: March 23, 2009 - Monday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: The Potrero Annex and Terrace sites are being revitalized. Come hear details.
Information: potrero@bridgehousing.com
March 24, 2009 - Tuesday
*Lawrence Ferlinghetti Day - send birthday wishes to: lfbirthday@citylights.com
*Sea Wall Lot 337 & Pier 48 Project
When: March 24, 2009 - Tuesday
Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 235 Montgomery, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Brown Bag Series: Learn about the development proposal for Sea Wall Lot 337 & Pier 48 (AT&T Parking Lot) Speakers:
- Jack F. Bair, Senior Vice President & General Counbsel
- Jon M. Knorpp, Partner Wilson Meany Sullivan
- Jay Wallace, Vice President, Kenwood Investments
Information: sfchamber.com
*Board of Education, San Francisco Unified School District - JROTC
When: March 24, 2009 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, S.F.
What: Supposedly School Board member Jill Wynns will introduce a resolution aimed at extending JROTC for another year.
Information: sfusd.edu nomilitaryrecruitmentinourschools.org
Source: beyondchron.com
*Taraval Police Station/Community Meeting
When: March 24, 2009 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting.
Drinks and discussion with Craig Newmark of Craigslist
When: March 24, 2009 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason, Building A, San Francisco
What: Founder of craigslist, Craig Newmark will talk with Irvine Fellow Doug McGray about the web and social change, net neutrality and government transparency, education and political causes. Hosted wine and beer reception to follow. Free.
Source: sf.funcheap.com
March 25, 2009 - Wednesday
*Town Hall Meeting - Supervisor David Chiu
When: March 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Spring Valley School, 1451 Jackson Street, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association, Lower Polk Neighbors, Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Association are meeting with President of the Board, David Chiu. Learn how to make a difference in your community and discuss neighborhood and citywide concerns. Light refreshments will be served.
Information: middlepolk.blogspot.com
*Open Space Workshop
When: March 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Page Street Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Share your open space priorities.
Information: openspacesf.org
*Muni Rail Improvements Public Meeting
When: March 25, 2009 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Sunset Recreation Center, 2225 Lawton Street, San Francisco
What: Public meeting on upcoming repair work to San Francisco Municipal Railway light-rail lines in the Sunset district. Work will begin this summer on the N-Judah and L-Taraval Muni lines and will involve repairing and replacing aging streetcar tracks and will also include street repaving and re-striping and improvements to sidewalks and water lines. Residents will be able to review the plan and ask questions.
*San Francisco Democratic Party
When: March 25, 2009 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Items off agenda:
- Update on April 21st Unity Luncheon
- Update on canvassing.
- Update on State Convention - Sacramento April 24-26th 2009
- Voter registration report.
- Discussion and Consideration of endorsement for State Party Chair, State Party Controller.
- Resolution supporting Marijuana Legalization (two resolutions)
- Resolution opposing gross receipts tax on adult publications
*CounterPulse - Toxic San Francisco: Presidio to Hunter's Point
When: March 25, 2009 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: CounterPulse, 1310 Mission Street (@9th Street) San Francisco
What: Lecture. Where are the unremediated superfund sites in the city? What are the known toxins in the city's ground and what is the city or its residents doing to ameliorate these timebombs? They will focus on the former military bases at the Presidio and Hunter's Point (Doug Kern and Sol Bloom, ARC). Free
Information: counterpulse.org
Source: funcheapsf.com
March 26, 2009 - Thursday
*Brightline Defense
When: March 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where Varnish Art Gallery, 77 Natoma Street San Francisco
What: Saluting San Francisco's commitment to Environmental Justice. An evening of local politics, drinks and hors d'oeuvres to benefit Brightline Defense Project. Brightline is a nonprofit civil rights organization that was instrumental in stopping a plan to build a new power plan in Bayview-Hunters Point. They will be honoring:
- Mayor Gavin Newsom
- Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier
- Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
- Bayview-Hunters Point Activist Espanola Jackson
Brightline will continue its work on environmental justice issues, making sure that the voices of San Francisco's low income and under served communities are heard by local politicans.
$50. suggested donation.
RSVP online at brightlinedefense.org
Information: John O'Riordan 415-264-8663
*Taraval Merchant Corridor discussion with Supervisor Carmen Chu
When: March 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Station, 2345 Taraval Street, San Francisco
What: Join Carmen Chu and the Office of Economic & Workforce Development for an open discussion on the Taraval Merchant Corridor. Share your thoughts on how the Taraval/Merchant Corridor can be a better place for the community.
Information: Carmen.chu@sfgov.org
*Open Space Workshop
When: March 26, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: CPMC: Castro Street and Duboce Street, San Francisco
What: Share your open space priorities.
Information: openspacesf.org
District Three Democratic Club - Aaron Peskin
When: March 26, 2009 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: O'Reilly's, 622 Green Street (side room), San Francisco
What: Join in discussion with Aaron Peskin current Chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party and immediate past President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisor. Dessert to be provided by I Dream of Cake! No host-bar on site.
Information: www. d3dc.org
*Richmond District Democratic Club
When: March 26, 2009 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza, S.F.
What: Monthly meeting. "San Francisco's Fiscal Condition" Speaker: Nani Coloretti, San Francisco Budget Director, Mayor's Office of Policy/Finance
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412
*Inner Sunset Park Neighbors
When: March 26, 2009 - Thursday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Lincoln in Golden Gate Park, S.F.
What: Meeting to form a cohesive neighborhood group for Inner Sunset. Items to be discussed:
Neighborhood priorities - what do you want to see and do in the Inner Sunset?
Inner Sunset farmers' market - update.
Information: facebook.com under events
March 27, 2009 - Friday
*Commonwealth Club - Congresswoman Barbara Lee
When: March 27, 2009 - Friday
11:30 a.m.
Where: 595 Market Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco
What: Congresswoman Barbara Lee in conversation with Belva Davis will discuss her book "Renegade for Peace and Justice". $15. non-members
Information: tickets.commonwealthclub.org
*Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi - Quarterly Art Party, Persian New Year
When: March 27, 2009 - Friday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 282, San Francisco
What: Come to the second annual Nowruz Deed-o Bazdeed with Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. Chia and Shirini will be served in the customary tradition of Nowruz.
Information: ross.mirkarimi@sfgov.org
*Chinese American Democratic Club 51st Annual Dinner
When: March 27, 2009 - Friday
Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m.
Where: Empress of China, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: CADC Annual Dinner. Assemblyman Alberto Torrico, the California State Assembly's highest ranking Asian Pacific American (APA) will keynote the dinner. Also speaking will be President of the Board, David Chiu. Advance tickets $75. Information: 415-756-1898
*New or changed items.
Information:
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano chose Debra Walker as his 2009 Woman of the Year.
Assembly Majority Whip Fiona Ma chose Beverly Kong as her 2009 Woman of the Year.
Join the Petition Drive for a National Cesar E. Chavez Holiday- ufwaction.org/campaign
New political blog - launched by Jerry Roberts and Phil Trounstine : calbuzz.com
Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club - new website - alicebtoklas.org
Please email any items or comments to: mission2894@gmail.com
Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.
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