Friday, June 18, 2010

San Francisco Political Events as of June 19, 2010



















June 18, 2010 - Friday



Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi - June quarterly art party
When: June 18, 2010 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 282, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Art Institute - show "SPARE+AUSTERE: ArtMirrorsTime. Artists include AlexisArnold, Michael Fleming, Lacey Haslam, John-Mark Ikeda, Jon Kuzmich, Mick Lorusso, David Pena Lopera, Carling McManus, Roby Saavedra and Roxane Schlumberger. Curated by Seb Hamamjian.
Information: ross.mirkarimi@sfgov.org

June 19, 2010 - Saturday

Fix Muni Now
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: Balboa Park Bart, San Francisco
What: Signature gathering.
Information: info@fixmuninow.com

San Francisco County Transportation Authority - Workshop
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Visitacion Valley, 66 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco
What: Workshop to give community an opportunity to discuss proposed changes to the Bayshore Caltrain station in Visitacion Valley. The proposals include extension of the T-Third light rail to Bayshore Station. Bus Rapid Transit along Geneva Avenue, connecting to Balboa Park BART Station. New local bus and shuttle connections. Significant new development for Brisbane Baylands, Schlage Lock and other sites.

SF SMART Reform Save Our City - Kick-off
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: SF Smart Reform Campaign Headquarters, 910 Harrison Street @ Fifth Street, San Francisco
What: Kick-off and signature drive. Email sfsmartreform@yahoo.com to request petitions or volunteer.
Information: sfsmartreform.com

North Beach Festival
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday and June 20, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: North Beach, San Francisco
What: 56th Annual North Beach Festival.

Clean Jane, Clean - Jane Kim - District 6 Candidate
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Manalo Draves Park, Folsom between 6th and 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Help clean up our community and our parks.
Information: jen@janekim.org and rosa@janekimorg. janekim.org

San Francisco Juneteenth Festival 2010
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
What: SF Juneteenth Festival. Festival celebrating African American Freedom. Music, performing arts, living history. Food, arts and crafts.
Information: sfjuneteenth.org

Bock Party Fundraiser for Mission Community Market
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 22nd Street and Mission, San Francisco
What: Come to the Mission Community Block Party to raise funds for Mission Community Market. Music,dancing, capoeira, mural painting, community booths and raffle prizes. Every cent spent at Cafe Revolution, Escape from New York Pizza,and Lolo helps start the non-profit Mission Community Market.

Debra Walker - Signature Drive
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
11:45 a.m.
Where: Geary & Leavenworth, San Francisco
What: Signature Drive.
Information: votedebrawalker@gmail.com

Town Hall Meeting and Report Back from Arizona
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Horace Mann School, 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco
What: "Freedom Bus Coalition" (group of organizations and individuals that rode the bus to the May 29th march in Phoenix, Arizona) invite you to a Urgent Town Hall Meeting to discuss and share their ideas on the political situation in the matter of immigration in Arizona:
  • Repeal SB 1070.
  • No to the program "Secure Communities".
  • Organizing the defense of communities under attack.
Information: freedombuscoalition2010@gmail.com

Sparks for 6 Campaign Meet up and Sign Up
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: BarBambino, 2931 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Meet Theresa Sparks, candidate for supervisor in District 6.
Information: sparksfor6.com

Noe Valley Midsummer Celebration
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Free family event on 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Music- The SHE's - Teen Girl Rock Band, Renee de la Prade - Accordion, Ryan Garcia - Flamenco Guitarist, entertainment, hay ride, petting zoo, garden demos, interactive chalk mural, face painting, cookies and lemonade, honey tasting. Presented by Noe Valley Merchants & Professional Association.
Sponsors: Circle Bank, Whole Foods, La Boulange, Zephyr Real Estate.

Friends of Dolores Playground Benefit - "The Sippy Cups"
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
What: Benefit for Friends of Dolores Playground. Giant raffle and "The Sippy Cups".

StreetSmARTS - African American Art and Culture Complex
When: June 19, 2010 - Saturday
6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate Urban art and culture with community extravaganza. Live muraling, DJ B-Boy competition, "Beat Street" the hip hop classic film, a midnight unveiling of the StreetSmARTS gallery with artwork submitted by StreetSmARTS artists.
Sponsored by San Francisco Arts Commission, San Francisco Public Works, African American Art & Culture Complex

June 20, 2010 - Sunday

Father's Day

Sunday Streets Mission Route!
When: June 20, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 24th Street, Valencia, Harrison, San Francisco
What: Sunday Streets in the Mission
Information: sundaystreetssf.com

FixMuni Now - Signature Gathering
When: June 20, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Sunday Streets at Mission and 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Signature Gathering
Information: info@fixmuninow.com

San Francisco Juneteenth Festival 2010
When: June 20, 2010 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
What: SF Juneteenth Festival. Festival celebrating African American Freedom. Music, performing arts, living history. Food, arts and crafts.
Information: sfjuneteenth.org

SF Juneteenth Festival Parade
When: June 20, 2010 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Starts at Fillmore and Post, ends at Civic Center, San Francisco
Information: sfjuneteenth.org

Emily Murase - Kick-off for School Board
When: June 20, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Japanese Cultural & Community Center of NorCal, 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Kick-off for Emily Murase for School Board.
Information: emilymurase.com

June 21, 2010 - Monday

Community and Labor Rally Against San Francisco Budget Cuts
When: June 21, 2010 - Monday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Rally against San Francisco Budget cuts.

Dean Clark for Supervisor in District 6 - Meet and Greet
When: June 21, 2010 - Monday
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Harry Harrington's Pub, 460 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Meet and greet with Dean Clark - candidate for supervisor in District 6. Free food.

BART - Community Meeting
When: June 21, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Chavita's #2, 3161 24th Street, San Francisco
What: BART would like your input on two critical issues:
Temporary Fare Reduction Options
Defining "Major Service Changes".

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association Meeting
When: June 21, 2010 - Monday
7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Speaker is Marlayne Morgan from the Cathedral Hill Neighborhood Association. She will provide commentary about the effects to our neighborhoods of the proposed CPMC (California Pacific Medical Center) plans to significantly change Hospital Services in the City. There will also be a discussion on other planning and development issues. San Francisco Police Department will also provide a neighborhood safety update.
Information: middlepolk.org

June 22, 2010 - Tuesday

Debra Walker - Signature Drive
When: June 22, 2010 - Tuesday
4:45 p.m.
Where: Geary & Leavenworth, San Francisco
What: Signature Drive for Debra Walker for Supervisor in District 6.
Information: votedebrawalker@gmail.com votedebrawalker.com

San Francisco Public Press Launch Party
When: June 22, 2010 - Tuesday
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Passion Cafe, 28 Sixth Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate the birth of the pilot print edition! Drinks and appetizers on the rooftop terrace of Passion Cafe.
$20. Tickets include a copy of the newspaper.
Information: sfpublicpress.org

Theresa Sparks for 6 - Fundraiser
When: June 22, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: TransAmerica Building 40th Floor, 600 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Theresa Sparks, candidate for District 6. $100.
Information: info@sparksfor6.com theresasparks.com

June 23, 2010 - Wednesday

San Francisco Labor Council - Supervisor Eric Mar
When: June 23, 2010 - Wednesday
8:00 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council Public Employee Breakfast. Special Guest Speaker: Supervisor Eric Mar
$25.
Information: sflaborcouncil.org

San Francisco Young Democrats - District Six Supervisorial Forum
When: June 23, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: South Beach Yacht Club Community Room, 900 2nd Street, San Francisco
What: First of four Supervisorial candidate forums sponsored by San Francisco Young Democrats. Moderated by the San Francisco Examiner Melissa Griffin.
Candidates attending:
  • Matthew Drake
  • Glendon "Anna Conda" Hyde
  • James Keys
  • Jane Kim
  • Jim Meko
  • Theresa Sparks
  • Debra Walker
The debates will also be streamed live by VidSF and online viewers will be treated to commentary by Beth Spotswood of CBS 5's Eye on Blogs and SF Gate's Culture Blog. Wine and light appetizer reception with the D6 candidates starts at 5:45, candidate forum begins at 6:30 p.m.
Information: president@sfyd.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Banking and Finance - How did we get here? What can be done?
When: June 23, 2010 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond at Elizabeth Street, San Francisco
What: Panel of experts discuss banking and financing:
  • Moderator: Tim Marvin - Consumers Union (Consumers Report)
  • James Cole, Sr. - Corporate Communications Officer, Bank of the West
  • Larry Prozan - Financial Advisor and Consultant, Member FINRA/SIPC
  • Caryn Becker - Policy Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending
Information: 415-782-0601


June 24, 2010 - Thursday

Central Market Community Benefit District - Love Thy Neighborhood
When: June 24, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Passion Cafe, 28 Sixth Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Central Market Community Benefit District. Raise a glass in celebration of this thriving arts and theater district. Live music, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, networking
Tickets: $40.
Information: central-market.org

Jane Kim for Supervisor Campaign Kick-Off
When: June 24, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 111 Minna, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
What: Jane Kim officially kicks off her campaign for San Francisco Supervisor in District 6.
Special Guests:
  • David Chiu, President, San Francisco Board of Supervisors
  • Hydra Mendoza, Vice President, San Francisco Board of Education
Suggested Donation: $25.
Information: JaneKim.org

San Francisco African Democratic Club - Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
When: June 24, 2010 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street @ Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Meet with Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. The Supervisor will discuss his recent transition to the Democratic Party and other items of interest to the Black community.
Information: aadcsf.com

Community Meeting - CVS Pharmacies Open House
When: June 24, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: 3132 Clement Street @ 32nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: Discussion of plans for CVS Pharmacies to move into the neighborhood.

Moving Screening of "La Mission" by Marin Institute
When: June 24, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason Center, Cowell Theater, San Francisco
What: Meet writer-director Peter Bratt at special screening of LaMission starring Benjamin Bratt. Marin Institute honors the brothers with an "Inspirational Media Leadership" award followed by a live Q&A session moderated by State Senator Mark Leno.
Entertainment by Lamott Atkins & 22nd Street Band, a dance performance by Mixcoati-Anahuac Aztec Dancers and special outside viewing of select lowrider cars from the Boulevard Kings Car Club.
Reserve seats only: $50.
Tickets: fortmason.org/events/events-details?id=1386&start=2010-06-03&end-2010-06-03 marininstitute.org 415-257-2499

June 25, 2010 - Friday

Book Release Party: Mark Morford's "The Daring Spectacle"
When: June 25, 2010 - Friday
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Project One Gallery, 251 Rhode Island, San Francisco
What: Book release party for Mark Morford's "The Daring Spectacle - Adventures in Deviant Journalism" .
Djs, full bar. $5. gets you in the door. If you buy a book you get $5. off.
Information: bit.ly/daringparty

Congregation Sherith Israel - Interactive panel discussion on the San Francisco criminal justice.
When: June 25, 2010 - Friday
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on San Francisco criminal justice including ongoing crime lab scandal, can public faith be restored in SFPD forensics? How and by whom will these challenging issues be addressed and resolved?
Honorable Stuart Pollak, Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal will moderate the event.
Information: sherithisrael.org

June 26, 2010 - Saturday

Older Women's League (OWL) - The Truth About Health Reform and What It Will Mean to You
When: June 26, 2010 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. OWL General Meeting, Social
11:00 a.m. Program
Where: Mechanics Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
What: Now that a health reform package has passed and is law what does the legislation really provide? What are the significant measures for us and when do they take place? Health care for women, older Americans, and Californians will be emphasized.
Ellen Shaffer, PhD and co-director of the Center for Policy Analysis will make this understandable.
Herb Schultz, the new Regional Director of the Department of Health and Human Services will also be a part of this presentation. Guests Welcomed.
Co-Sponsors:
California Public Health Association North
California Women's Agenda - CAWA
League of Women Voters of San Francisco
Gray Panthers - San Francisco
Senior Action Network - San Francisco
Information: owlsf.com

San Francisco Pride Celebration
When: June 26, 2010 - Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, San Francisco
Information: sfpride.org

Last night at House of Shields - Closing Party
When: June 26, 2010 - Saturday
7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: House of Shields, 39 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco

June 27, 2010 - Sunday

Alice Pride Breakfast 2010
When: June 27, 2010 - Sunday
7:45 a.m. doors open
Program starts at 8:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Yank Sing at Rincon Center, 101 Spear Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club for their annual fundraising breakfast. The event supports the activities of the Club.
Tickets $95. for non-members includes membership in Alice, $65 for members. Tickets can be purchased breakfast.alicebtoklas.org (check to see if there are still tickets available).

Help McLaren Park Pancake Breakfast
When: June 27, 2010 - Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Louis Sutter Roundhouse, McLaren Park, San Francisco
What: Help McLaren Park is having its first ever pancake breakfast fundraiser at the roundhouse. $10 Adults, $5. kids (pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk or OJ )
Information: helpmlpark@gmail.com

San Francisco Pride Day Parade
When: June 27, 2010 - Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Where: Market Street and Beale and ends at Market Street and 8th Street, San Francisco
Information: sfpride.org

San Francisco Pride Day Festival
When: June 27, 2010 - Sunday
Noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, San Francisco
Information: sfpride.org

Assemblyman Tom Ammiano - "40 and Fabulous"
When: June 27, 2010 - Sunday
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Assembly District Office, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 14300, San Francisco
What: Party in celebration of San Francisco's 40th Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Parade.
Information: volunteer@tomammiano.com

Information:

David Onek has announced he is running for District Attorney.

Sierra Club has endorsed Rafael Mandelman for Supervisor in District 8.

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