On Saturday, November 27th - Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club held a Candlelight March for Harvey Milk and George Moscone on the anniversary of their assassinations.
Speakers at the beginning of the march at Harvey Milk Plaza included State Senator Mark Leno, State Senator Leland Yee, City Attorney Dennis Herrera, Supervisor David Campos, City Treasurer Jose Cisneros, Cleve Jones, Carole Migden, John Bardis, Carol Ruth Silver
November 29, 2010 -- Monday
Merchants of Upper Market and Castro - Holiday Tree Lighting
When: November 29, 2010 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Castro and 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Merchants of Upper Market and Castro presents their annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Holiday carols from the Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, SF Lesbian/Gay Chorus and Metropolitan Community Church Choirs. There will be an appearance by Santa and Ms. Donna Claus and a special Elf.
November 30, 2010 - Tuesday
San Francisco Young Democrats - Holiday Gala
When: November 30, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Taverna Aventine, 582 Washington Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats Holiday Gala. Holiday Gala is benefiting Opportunity Impact, a local non-profit established to help at-risk youth growing up in public housing realize a brighter future. Suggested contribution is $5. Purchase raffle tickets s to benefit this cause:
- Celebrity lunch with City Attorney Dennis Herrera at Terzo - $50. gift certificate included.
- Bottle Service at the Ambassador - $400. value.
- Dinner for two at Aventine - $100. value
- Gift certificate for Rose's Cafe - $50. value
- Five sets of two tickets to NightLife at the Academy of Sciences - $25. each
3 for $10/ 12 for @5./25 for $50.
Information: president@sfyd.org
Celebration and Special Announcement - Kamala Harris
When: November 30, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Delancey Street, 600 The Embarcardero, San Francisco
What: Join Kamala Harris for a special announcement and celebration.
RSVP: KamalaHarris.org/November 30
San Francisco LGBT Community Center and AT and T Kickoff Reception
When: November 30, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - Program and Check Presentation
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to join the San Francisco LGBT Community Center and AT and T at a kickoff reception to announce a new $100,000 initiative that will provide the Center with a user-friendly website and mobile access, building-wide WiFi and broadband internet, plus a technology upgrade to the CyberCenter.
State Senator Mark Leno and San Francisco Board of Supervisor members Bevan Dufty and David Campos will be among the featured speakers as well as President of AT and T California, Ken McNeely, Center Executive Director Rebecca Rolfe and former Center Youth intern Ashley Pereira.
Light refreshments and drinks will be served.
Tickets via Eventbrite: attreception-efbevent.eventbrite.com/ - Free
San Francisco Main Library - Screening of "Remembering Playland"
When: November 30, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Free screening of Tom Wyrsch's "Remembering Playland at the Beach", a full-length documentary about the legendary amusement park in Ocean Beach that was torn down in 1972.
HANC - Emergency Meeting - stop the eviction of the HANC Recycling Center and Native Plant Nursery
When: November 30, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: St. John of God Church, 5th Avenue and Irving Street, San Francisco
What: SF Rec and Park Department proposes to evict the recycling center operated by the Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council for the last 36 years from its location on the southwest corner of the Kezar Triangle in Golden Gate Park. Hearing is set for December 2, 2010 at the Rec and Park Commission meeting.
This forum is being held to hold a full public debate and discuss information before the December 2nd meeting. Representatives from both sides including Rec and Park Dept. have been invited to speak.
Information: hanc-sf.org/hanc-blog/
Lafayette Park - Community Meeting
When: November 30, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Stuart Hall High School, 1715 Octavia Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss the community's vision and ideas into the improvement renovation of Lafayette Park.
Information: sfnpc.org
Celebrate Mark Twain's 175th Birthday
When: November 30, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Library, 500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: You are invited to "A Mark Twain 175th Birthday Celebration": with Richard Reineccius.
A lecture and reading from his writings featuring Northern California and Nevada including some unpublished material on race relations and police brutality in San Francisco in the 1860's.
Open mike opportunities for any Twain fan.
Information: 415-55-5619
December 1, 2010 - Wednesday
Malia Cohen for Supervisor
When: December 1, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Home of Lorna and Wade Randlett, San Francisco address provided upon RSVP.
What: Please join:
Lieutenant Governor-Election Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Fiona Ma, Mayor Willie Brown, Supervisor Sean Elsbernd, Lorna and Wade Randlett, Russ Flynn, Sam Lauter, Teri Olle and John Comerford, Ken Cleaveland, Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco, Todd David - SF Parent PAC, JananNew- San Francisco Apartment Association, Tim Paulson- San Francisco Labor Council, Professional Property Management Association, Warren Pulley- Pulley and Cohen, Art Swanson-Small Business Network, Michael Theriault- San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council, Brook Turner-Coalition for Better Housing, Kevin Westlye- Golden Gate Restaurant Association for a reception in support of Supervisor-Elect Malia Cohen.
$100., $250., $500.
RSVP: Marjan Philhour marjan@calgroupinc.com
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Hanukkah at Home!
When: December 1, 2010 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Home Restaurant, 2100 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club for their annual Hanukkah gathering. Candles will be lit, good food, good drink.
Members are free, you can renew your membership or join at the door for $30 or join the festivities as a non-member for $20. Cash bar.
Information: sfrwjdc@yahoo.com
December 3, 2010 - Friday
Kelly Cullen - Memorial
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
3 p.m.
Where: St Boniface Church, 133 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco memorial for Brother Kelly.
Young Workers United's Annual Art Auction
When: December 3, 2010 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a night of drinks, music and a silent art auction. Raffle prizes, food, dancing and special guest speakers.
$10.-$25. suggested donation.
Information and donation: npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?p
December 4, 2010 - Saturday
SantaCon 2010
When: December 4, 2010- Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Lower Haight Art Walk: Holiday Edition
When: December 4, 2010 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The 400-700 blocks of the Lower Haight
Information: lowerhaight.org
December 5, 2010 - Sunday
ACLU of Northern California - Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2010
When: December 5, 2010 - Sunday
Doors: 1:00 p.m.
Program: 2:00 p.m.
Reception: 3:30 p.m.
Where: ILWU Local 34 Union Hall (near AT and T Park), 801 2nd Street, San Francisco
What: ACLU of Northern California invite you to Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2010.
Honoring Ramona Ripston for her groundbreaking work as the head of the ACLU of Southern California for over 30 years. Dorothy Ehrlich, Deputy Director of ACLU Nationwide, will present the award.
Tickets: $10.-$25 sliding scale.
RSVP: aclunc.org/bord
December 6, 2010 - Monday
Community Gathering before Prop 8 Trial Oral Arguments at 9th Circuit Court
When: December 6, 2010 - Monday
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: The James R. Browning Courthouse, 95 7th Street at Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Community gathering in Support of Judge Walker's Ruling. Oral arguments to immediately follow from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Join Marriage Equality USA leaders, California Faith for Equality, Chief Deputy City Attorney Theresa Stewart.
To get tweets and updates from the hearings follow: twitter.com/MEUSA
Information: marriagequality.org
Westside Democratic Club 2010 Holiday Party
When: December 6, 2010 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Parkside Tavern, 1940 Taraval Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to join the Westside Democratic Club for their annual holiday party.
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as well as plenty of fellowship with your friends and neighbors. You can also join the club or renew your current membership.
RSVP: sfwestsidedems@gmail.com
December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
David Chiu - Holiday Party
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Tony's Pizza Napoletana, 1570 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday Party. Celebrate the MOOD, Come to our "HOOD". Munch, Meet and Mingle with David Chiu. Non stop fun. Famous pizzas, appetizers, salads, cocktails beer and more! Get local.
Watch Chief Tony and his "assistant: David Chiu teach you the fine art of pizza making and tossing. Secret recipe will be given to attendees.
Hosted by Sharon and David Seto and Tony Gemignani
$100. suggested donation
RSVP: sixseto@gmail.com
Lands End Visitor Center - Public meeting
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Cliff House, San Francisco
What: National Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy holds public meeting about the new Lands End visitor center. Designs will be presented for the new 2,500 square foot center known as the Lands End Lookout.
RSVP: trailsforever@parksconservancy.org
Source: richmondsfblog.com
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Supervisor Elect Malia Cohen
When: December 7, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Special guest: Supervisor Elect Malia Cohen.
Also: processing the recent election, plans for the coming year. Please bring a non-perishable item for the San Francisco Food Bank.
Information: phdemclub.org
December 8, 2010 - Wednesday
San Francisco Tomorrow - Party!
When: December 8, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Forest Hill Clubhouse, 381 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Party with San Francisco Tomorrow.
2010 Patrons: Mark Leno, Leland Yee, Tom Ammiano, Fiona Ma, Bruce Balshone, Jan Blum, Pamela Brennan, Jennifer Clary, Bernard Choden and Lois Scott, Robert Dockendorff, Rafael Mandelman, Mary Anne Miller, Louise and James Frankel, Esther Marks, Jane Morrison, Carl Natvig, Gimmy Park Li, Aaron Peskin, Laure P. Rest and Bill Kedem, Jacob Sigg, Stephen Williams
2010 Sponsors: Ray Berard, Lu Blazel, Bruce Brugmann, Sue Cauthen, Arthur Chang, Steven Chapman, Eddie Chin, Jennifer Clary, Ina Dearman, Denise D'Anne, Arthur Feinstein, Angela Figone, Civilian Congress, Jacques Fitch, Milton Funchess, Aaron Goodman, Ruth Gravanis, Richard and Shirley Hansen, Jo Ann Hendricks, Sue Hestor, Gerry Hurtado, Paul Kohler, Ryszard Koprowski, Robert and Beatrice Laws, Jim and Ella Mae Lew, Charlotte Maeck, Amy Meyer, Adam Scow, Pelican Media, Judy Irving, Alix Rosenthal, Barbara Scales, Edward Van Egri, Howard Wong
$35.
RSVP: 415-564-1482
December 12, 2010 - Sunday
Mayor Gavin Newsom - City Hall Open House
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
What: Mayor Gavin Newsom and First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom invite you to celebrate the holiday season at City Hall. Holiday Food drive. Support the San Francisco Food Bank by bringing nonperishable food items to the open house. Guests will be treated to holiday cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment by Magik*Magik Orchestra
Free and open to the public.
Democratic Women's Forum of San Francisco - Traditional Holiday Party
When: December 12, 2010 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2606 Pacific, San Francisco
What: Traditional Holiday Party. Honoring Raymond Berard and James Roe.
Benefactors: Angela Alioto, Mark Leno, John O'Riordan Daniel Sullivan, Leland Yee
Patrons: Raymond Berard, Jo Ann Hendricks, Margel Kaufman, Rafael Mandelman, Joan Simmons
Sponsors: Theresa Cox, Democratic Women in Action, Renee Golanty-Koel, Sharon Johnson, Jeannie Maher, Jane Morrison, Patricia Montague, Mary O'Riordan, Millicent Rutherford, Cheryl Willis, Evelyn Wilson
$20. member, $25. Guest
Information: 776-7949
December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
Holiday Party - Alliance for a Better District 6
When: December 14, 2010 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Holiday party hosted by Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City Democrats, and North of Market Business Association are sponsoring the holiday party. Food and door prizes.
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