Monday, October 4, 2010

San Francisco Political Events October 4th through October 11 2010





October 4, 2010


 Early Voting Begins - Early voting available at the Department of Elections office on the ground floor of City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be early voting, on the weekends of October 23, 24, 30 and 31st.


  Plan C - Candidates Membership Meeting
When: October 4, 2010 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral, Cathedral Center, St. Francis Hall, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Plan C membership meeting.  Your opportunity to meet with and speak to Plan C's endorsed candidates:

  • District 2 - Mark Farrell
  • District 6 - Theresa Sparks
  • District 8 - Scott Wiener
  • District 10 - Lynette Sweet and Steve Moss

  • School Board - Emily Murase and Margaret Brodkin
  • Superior Court Judge - Judge Richard Ulmer
  • Prop G - Sean Elsbernd
  • Public Defender and Prop B - Jeff Adachi.
  • Assessor - Phil Ting

Informative opportunity to network and meet those who share your concerns about the future of the city.
Wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided.
Informationplancsf.org

Meet Margaret Brodkin Candidate for School Board
When: October 4, 2010 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Miraloma Park Improvement Club, 350 O'Shaughnessey, San Francisco
What: Meet and greet Margaret Brodkin, candidate for School Board
Information: info@brodkinforschoolboard.org brodkinforschoolbord.org

Rebecca Prozan - Obama Reunion Canvass 
When: October 4, 2010 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Prozan Headquarters, 1195 Church Street, San Francisco
What: Obama Reunion Canvass for Rebecca Prozan - candidate for Supervisor in District 8.   Take to the doors and talk to voters .  Afterwards catch up with one another over drinks at Basso's, 3782 24th Street, San Francisco
Informationrebeccaprozan.com

October 5, 2010 - Tuesday

 Attorney General Debate - Kamala Harris - Steve Cooley
When: October 5, 2010 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: UC Davis School of Law
What: Debate between Kamala Harris and Steve Cooley.  Live at law.ucdavis.edu

*Debra Walker - Young and the Restless for Debra Walker - District 6
When: October 5, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Pisco Lounge, 1817 Market at Octavia, San Francisco
What: Join the Young and the Restless and support Debra Walker for District 6.
Co-hosts: Jack Song, Matt Haney, Steve Ngo, Aimee Ellis, Holli Bert, Allie Fisher
Come and meet Debra.  Meet residents and small business owners of District 6.  90's nostalgic pop,   good people,  good times.
Information: votedebrawalker.com

*Glen Park Community Plan
When: October 5, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Recreation Center, 70 Elk Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting to have informal dialogue with the community regarding the Glen Park Community Plan.
Information: glenpark.sfplanning.org

James Keys - Meet and Greet Fundraiser
When: October 5, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 50 Mason Social House, 50 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: James Keys Meet  and  Greet Fundraiser sponsored by Central City Democrats.  
James Keys is a candidate for Supervisor in District 6.
Informationjameskeysdistrict6.com


Neighborhood Parks Council - City Parks Forum - District 2
When: October 5, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC Pacific Campus Main Hospital, Enright Room, 2333 Buchanan Street, San Francisco
What: Join your supervisorial candidates in District 2 and learn more about their positions on parks, recreation and open space issues.
Information: sfnpc.org


Jane Kim - Meet and Greet with Jane Kim
When: October 5, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Community Room on the 4th Floor, 300 Berry Street, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet with Jane Kim, candidate for Supervisor in District 8.
Hosted by Rajat Batra and Mitchell Gitin, residents of Arterra of Mission Bay
Informationjanekim.org


Presidio Trust - Public meeting regarding Battery Caulfield Road
When: October 5, 2010 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
What:  Public meeting regarding Battery Caulfield Road.  The Presidio Trust is considering two approaches to limit vehicular use of a portion of Battery Caulfield Road.  
Information and details : presidio.gov/calendar/bcr.htm  batterycaulfield@presidiotrust.gov
Source:  richmondsfblog.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Campaign updates
When: October 5, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 Deharo, San Francisco
What:  Monthly meeting. 
1. Representatives from the various campaigns are being invited to bring their literature, say a few words and let you know how  you  can help.  You will get another chance to ask that burning question.
Confirmed guests:
 Tony Kelly - District 10 supervisor candidate
Michael Nava - Superior Court Judge
Margaret Brodkin - School Board
Phil Ting - Assessor Recorder
Yes on 19
No on 23
Yes on A
Yes on J/No on K
Yes on N
2.  Hene Kelly from the San Francisco Democratic Party will be there to describe the GOTV effort at the Party's new campaign office - 1261 Howard Street near 9th Street.

Informationphdemclub.org

October 6, 2010 - Wednesday

2010 Election Forecast Forum
When: October 6, 2010 - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: San Francisco State Downtown Center, 835 Market Street, Room 609, San Francisco
WhatBOMA is sponsoring 2010 Election Forecast Forum. Panelists of local journalists will review the local and state propositions and candidates on the November ballot and give us their predictions for success and/or failure"  
Arthur Bruzzone - well-known Bay Area political media commentator, Moderator,  President of BSI Capital Group, news commentator and writer on business, politics and the media.
Melissa Griffin, San Francisco Examiner Columnist
Rachel Gordon - City Hall reporter for San Francisco Chronicle
Warren Hinckle - journalist/publisher of the  Argonaut  360 newspaper
Information: John M. Bozeman - 415-362-2662 ext 116
BOA Members: $35. Non-members $50.


*SPUR - San Francisco Presidio
When: October 6, 2010 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission, San Francisco
What: Craig Middleton, Executive Director of the Presidio Trust and Michael Boland, the Trust's Chief of Planning, Projects and Program will illustrate the changing relationship of people to place.  $5. non-members
Information: spur.org


Lynette Sweet - Sweet Neighborhood Townhalls
When: October 6, 2010 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sulu Palega Park, 500 Felton Street, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting with Lynette Sweet, candidate for supervisor in District 10,  to discuss your questions and concerns about the neighborhoods in District 10.
Information:sweetforsupervisor.com








*Balboa Park Station - Community Meeting
When: October 6, 2010 -  Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Lick Wilmerding High School, 755 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss feedback on the City's plan for transportation upgrades near Balboa Park Station.  Local access improvements, potential changes to light-rail routes, boarding preference and transit-oriented development possibilities.
Source: Examiner - Will Reisman 



*The Brown Bash
When: October 6, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Orson, 508 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Special evening with Jerry Brown candidate for Governor.
Drink specials and light h'ors oeuvres. 
$75., $200. VIP $25. for Young Democrats
Information: meredith@yerrybrown.org

 Supervisorial District 8 Candidate Forum
When: October 6, 2010 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Randall Junior Museum Way, San Francisco
What: Supervisorial District 8 Candidate  Forum sponsored by The League of Women Voters of San Francisco in partnership with Friends of Noe Valley, Upper Noe Neighbors, Corona Heights Neighborhood Association and Diamond Heights Community Association.
Informationlwvsf.org


*San Francisco for Democracy - Meet and Greet with endorsed candidates
When: October 6, 2010 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's Restaurant, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting is dedicated to letting you meet some of the people and causes endorsed by San Francisco For Democracy.  
Information: sf4democracy.org

October 7, 2010 - Thursday


*Kim-Shree Maufas - Social hour
When: October 7, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Medjool's Lounge and Restaurant, 2522 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Social Hour to support San Francisco Board of Education Commissioner Kim-Shree Maufas's Re-Election to the San Francisco School Board.
 Co-Hosts:  Leah Pimental, Matt Haney, Emily Salgado, David Waggoner, Elaine Santore, Hanley Chan.
Guests will enjoy a comedy performance. 
Suggested donation: $50., $75., $100.
Information: kim-shree.org


Proposition D  Kick-Off Event
When: October 7, 2010 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Irish Times, 500 Sacramento Street @ Sansome, San Francisco
What: Happy hour gathering to support education and kids.  Yes on Proposition D.
Sponsors: San Francisco Board of Supervisor President David Chiu, Dana Rivera, Laura Hurtado, Mike Kim, Keesa Ocampo, Claudia Jasin, Emi Gusukuma, David Soh and Manufou Liaiga Anoai.

District 6 Candidate Forum
When: October 7, 2010 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Genentech Hall, UCSF Mission Bay Campus, 600 16th Street ,San Francisco
WhatLeague of Women Voters of San Francisco, Neighborhood Parks Council and UCSF are sponsoring Candidate Forum - District 6. Join your supervisorial candidates and learn more about their positions on parks, recreation, and open space issues as well as general public policy issues.
Informationlwvsf.org


October 8, 2010 - Friday


*Re-Elect Kim-Shree Maufas School Board Party
When: October 8, 2010 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Boarding House.  Address given when you RSVP
What: School Board party for Kim-Shree Maufas
Hosts: Martha Ehrenfeld, Kathy Emery and Linda Colfax
Light refreshments and ping pong.
RSVP and information: Kathy Emery mke4thing@hotmail.com


*Stand Up to Youth Suicide Rally and March
When: October 8, 2010 - Friday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
7:30 p.m. March to Harvey Milk Plaza
Where: San Francisco - Civic Center Plaza, Polk Street and McAllister Street, San Francisco
What: Rally and candlelight  march to focus on LGBT Youth Suicide and Homelessness. 
Information:  Affirmation.org

*"Filling Harvey's Shoes" - 
When: October 8, 2010 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy of Castro, 4235 19th Street @ Collingwood, San Francisco
What: District 8 candidates are expected to take part in the "Filling Harvey's Shoes" forum organized by parents of the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy in the Castro.  Cynthia Laird and Christina Velasco will moderate the discussion on who will be the best person to represent the values espoused by Milk, the City's first out elected official.
Source: ebar.com

October 9, 2010 - Saturday


*Civil Sidewalks Campaign Kick-Off
When: October 9, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: FTC, 1632 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Civil Sidewalks Campaign Kick-off Rally (No on M/Yes on L) with Mayor Gavin Newsom and Police Chief George Gascon.
RSVP and Information: info@civilsidewalks.com  civilsidewalks.com


*Janet Reilly - Fleet Week Campaign Rally
When: October 9, 2010 - Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Headquarters - 3108 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Join Janet Reilly  for District 2 Supervisor in celebrating Fleet Week.  Food, facepainting, music and balloons.  Kids and dog friendly.
Information: janetreilly.com

*Yes on D - Mobilize the Vote
When: October 9, 2010 - Saturday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join Yes on D supporters to learn more about Proposition D and find out how you can get involved in passing this important family initiative.  Family activities, cultural performances, guest speakers and refreshments.
Information: votepropd.com/mobilizethevote.doc

*Kim-Shree Maufas - Wine and Cheese Soiree
When: October 9, 2010 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights, address given when you RSVP
What: Cocktails with a Cause for Kim-Shree Maufas  on her Re-Election Campaign for School  Board.
Hosts: John Perry and Rob  Picciotto
RSVP and Information: John Perry bensdad415@yahoo.com

October 10, 2010 - Sunday

*Italian Heritage Columbus Day Parade - 2010
When: October 10, 2010 - Sunday
Noon to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Parade  starts at Foot of Jefferson and Stockton Streets at Fisherman's Wharf.
Information: sfcolumbusday.org

Tony Kelly - Parents for Kelly - Urban Recreation Party
When: October 10, 2010 - Sunday
4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 18th and Carolina Street, San Francisco
What: Family friendly Urban Recreation party to learn about Tony Kelly - candidate for supervisor in District 10.
Information: tonykelly2010.com Parents for Kelly thomas@tonykelly2010.com

October 11, 2010 - Monday

Columbus Day









*New items added to Calendar as of  October 4, 2010



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