Pictures:
O'Reilly's - St. Patrick's Celebration - 622 Green Street, San Francisco
Columbus Avenue
City Lights Bookstore - 261 Columbus, San Francisco
City Lights Bookstore - Painted Door - downstairs
Italian Bakery on Columbus - sorry I didn't get name
March 21, 2011 - Monday
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda: Yellow Pages Distribution Pilot Program - Sponsor: Chiu; Mar, Mirkarimi and Wiener
Members: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information:
http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37937
SPUR - Good Government Awards
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, North Light Court, San Francisco
What: Join the Honorary Awards Committee of the Municipal Fiscal Advisory Committee (MFAC) and the chair of this year's event, Michael Walker, President of the U.S. Bank Northern California, in honoring this year's Public Managerial Excellence Award winners:
Dr. Susan Fernyak - Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Public Health
Dana Ketcham - Permits and Reservations, Recreation and Park Department
Cheryl Nashir - Revenue and Management Development, San Francisco Airport Commission
Jobs Now Management Team - Human Services Agency: Dave Curto, Tony Lugo, Leo Sauceda, Jim Whelly
Capital Planning Program Team - General Services Agency: Brian Benson, Fran Breeding, Brian Strong, Adam Van de Water
Honorary Awards Committee: Gavin Newsom, Willie L. Brown, Jr., Frank Jordan Art Agnos, Dianne Feinstein, Gina Moscone
Tickets $85.
Information: spur.org/ggawards
Chinese for Affirmative Action - Come meet the 2011 San Francisco Mayoral Candidates at CAA.
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. - CAA Membership Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Open Reception - Open to the public - light food and drinks provided
7:00 p.m. - Meet the Mayoral Candidates. This is a free event, but a $20 donation is encouraged.
Where: Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
Space is limited. RSVP's are encouraged.
What: Come meet the 2011 San Francisco Mayor Candidates. All declared candidates are invited, and the following have been confirmed: David Chiu, Dennis Herrera, David Villa-Lobos, Leland Yee.
Information: info@caasf.org
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association
When: March 21, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Topics for the March meeting are MTA/Muni, prostitution on Polk Street and a special Middle Polk only "bulky item collection" event.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfbos.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/agendas/2011/BAG032211.pdf
San Francisco Unified School District - Regular Meeting
When: March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfusd.edu/en/assets/sfusd-staff/about-SFUSD/files/board-notices/B%20and%20G%20March%2021%202011%20(2).pdf
Board of Education Members: Hydra B. Mendza, Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Kim-Shree Maufas, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns, Norman Yee
Entertainment Commission
When: March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=2603
Items of Interest:
Police Department Comments and Questions: (this item allows any member of the SFPD to address the Commission regarding matters related to nightlife and public safety)
Special Order 7:30 p.m.: Discussion of issues relating to the relative health and safety of youth attendees of permitted and unpermitted events.
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Josephy, Justin Roja, Tim Benetti, Jim Keko, Neal Cavellini, Al Perez
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Beyond Wisconsin
When: March 22, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Forum - Presentation looks at the Wisconsin struggle and beyond to consider whether the GOP's attacks on America's middle class can be leveraged to transform America's economy for the better.
Speakers:
Gabriel Haaland, Alysabeth Alexander, Giuliana Milanese, Hene Kelly and Jane Martin.
Information: milkclub.org correspondent@milkclub.org
March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37947
Item of Interest: Payroll expense tax exclusion in Central Market Street and Tenderloin area.
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim
Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37948
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener, David Chiu
March to Defend Public Education! Fund our Future!
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 125 Excelsior Avenue, San Francisco (in front of SF Community School) and proceed down Mission Street toward the Onandaga Post Office. There the mass of march participants will deliver letter written to Governor Brown (and other elected officials) demanding the prioritization of education in California's Budget.
What: Students, teachers, parents and Community Members will hold a march and rally to defend public education in response to the ongoing cuts to their classrooms and the pink slips delivered on March 15th.
Participants will be students, parents and community members from:
SF Community, Balboa High, Monroe Elementary, June Jordan School for Equity, James Denman Middle, People Organized to Win Employments Rights, Coleman Advocates, Filipino Community Center, Active Leadership to Advance the Youth, Chinese Progressive Association, Chinatown Community Development Center, Beacon OMI, Tailor Made, North West Crisis Response Network and many more.
Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfgov3.org/index.aspx?page=2660
Members of the Board of Appeals: Kendall Goh, Michael Garcia, Frank Fung, Chris Hwang, Tanya Peterson
Supervisor David Campos and Mayor Ed Lee - District 9 Budget Townhall
When: March 23, 2011 -- Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Horace Mann Middle, 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor David Campos and Mayor Ed Lee join in townhall to obtain input from the community regarding how to balance the budget. Many department heads will be there to answer your questions and to hear your priorities.
Information: camposstaff@sfgov.org
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Fundraiser for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Som Bar, 2925 16th Street, San Francisco (correct address - location changed)
What: The San Francisco Board of Supervisors host a Fundraiser for the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
Supervisors Eric Mar, Mark Farrell, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim, Sean Elsbernd, Scott Wiener, David Campos, Malia Cohen, John Avalos
Presentation from Consulate General of Japan
Silent Auction items donated from the Board of Supervisors
$20. suggested donation at door. Donations will be made to 2 organizations:
JCCCNC: Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund: jccnc.org
Japan Multicultural Relief Fund jprn.org/reliefund.
San Francisco Police Commission - Regular Meeting
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=3714
Item of interest: Chief's report - Report on crime statistics, review of recent activities, status report regarding violence prevention efforts in the Mission District, Presentation re Training., OCC Director's report .
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, James T. Hammer, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
The Southeast Community Facility Commisson Meeting - Free Muni Youth Passes
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alex L. Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfgov3.org/index.aspx?page=645
Item of Interest: Mario Yedidia, Director and . Teresa Nauer, Youth Commission representing District 10 San Francisco Youth Commission will discuss the overview of the youth commission and information and application process for free muni youth passes for Residents of San Francisco
Commissioners: Willie Kennedy, Brigette R. LeBlanc, Theo Ellington, Bobbrie Brown, Karen A. Chung, Armina Brown, Al Norman
State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 23, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Farley's, 1315 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of tea or coffee with Leland Yee and other Potrero Hill residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco.
Information: Suzanne Ruecker - suzanne@lelandyee
March 24, 2011 - Thursday
Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=37945
Members: David Campos, Mark Farrell, David Chiu
San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=2675
Commissioners: Christina Olague, Ron Miguel, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rodney Fong, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Human Rights Commission - Special Meeting
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
4:30 p.m.
Where: Pier 40A Community Room, South Beach Harbor, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda: Discussion of Human Rights Commission's vision, legislation and special projects.
Commissioners: Michael Sweet, Douglas Chan, Shirley Breyer Black, Cecilia Chung, Mark Kelleher, Faye Woo Lee, Todd Mavis, Nazly Mohajer, Thomas Pier,Victoria Ruiz, Julius Turman
Information: sfgov.org/sfhumanrights
City Democratic Club - Supervisor Malia Cohen
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mechanics Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
What: Meet Supervisor Malia Cohen from District 10. Club will also be holding Officer elections at the March meeting.
Information: citydemocraticclub.org
District Three Democratic Club - Creating a Fairer Economy
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: District Three Democratic Club - Discussion on legislative and organization efforts to create A Fairer Economy.
Labor and political activists Gabriel Haaland and Alysabeth Alexander will speak.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com
Richmond District Democratic Club - 2012 Obama campaign
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station, 461 - 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Agenda:
Michael Whitty, Adjunct Professor at USF School of Business and Management, will give a talk about the 2012 Obama campaign and how we can participate.
Election of the Board of Directors
Information: Jonathan Foerster jonathan.foerster@gmail.com
Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Jane Kim, Ross Mirkarimi and Scott Wiener
When: March 24, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Community Center, 745 Buchanan Street, San Francisco
What: Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association Meet and Greet with Supervisors Jane Kim, Ross Mirkarimi and Scott Wiener.
Information: http://hayesvalleysf.org/blog/calendar/
March 25, 2011 - Friday
Chinese American Democratic Club 53rd Annual Dinner
When: March 25, 2011 - Friday
5:30 p.m. Hosted Beer and Wine Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Where: Empress of China Restaurant, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chinese American Democratic Club's 53rd Annual Dinner
Keynote speaker: Senator Dianne Feinstein
Individual Tickets: $85.
rlee288@aol.com to make reservation - check to CADC c/o Calvin Louie, 838 Grant Aveue, Suite 402, San Francisco 94108.
March 26, 2011 - Saturday
Joanna Rees - Town Hall with Joanna
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Mission YMCA, 4080 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: First town hall meeting. Dialogue about how to confront the most pressing challenges the city is facing. Free to the public. Food and beverage will be provided.
Information and RSVP info@joinjoanna.com
State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Martha and Bros. Coffee, 4726 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and other Excelsior residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco.
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com
Malia Cohen - March Community Appreciation Event
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Starr King Elementary School, 1215 Carolina Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Malia Cohen Community appreciation event. Opportunity for residents to bring their families and meet their neighbors. Food and refreshments will be provided as well as family entertainment.
Information: supervisorcohen@gmail.com
Presidio Branch Library Reopening
When: March 26, 201l - Saturday
1:00 p.m.
Where: 3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: Celebration of reopening of Presidio Branch Library. Ribbon cutting ceremony with City Librarian Luis Herrera, Mayor Edwin Lee, Supervisor Mark Farrell and Department of Public Works Director Ed Reiskin.
Information: sfpl.org
State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, 901 Divisadero, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and other Western Addition residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com
Soiree 9: La Dolce Vita
When: March 26, 2011 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Design Center - Galleria, 101 Henry Adams Center, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco LGBT Community Center in celebrating is ninth anniversary, a gala benefit. Enjoy a one-of-kind celebration that channels the glamour, romance and spirit of Rome in the 1960's.
Tickets $95. each
Information: soiree.sfcenter.org
March 27, 2011 - Sunday
State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee meeting
When: March 27, 2011 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Caffe Greco, 423 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker suzanne@lelandyee.com
March 29, 2011 - Tuesday
League of Pissed Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: March 29, 2011 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Thieves Tavern, 496 14th Street, San Francisco
What: Hang out with your fellow Pissed Off Voters and get caught up on the latest news.
Thieves Taverns will be hosting drink specials, donating some of their funds to the League of Pissed Off Voters.
Information: theleague.com/contact-info
State Senator Leland Yee - Coffee Meeting
When: March 29, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Contraband Coffee Bar, 1415 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Have a cup of coffee with Leland Yee with other Nob Hill residents and share your thoughts on the future of San Francisco
Information: Suzanne Ruecker - suzanne@lelandyee.com
March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development - Homes and Hope Happy Hour
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Homes and Hope Happy Hour benefiting the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC).
Host committee: Gloria Beck, JT Davenport, Eavan Horter, Shelby McKinley, Lyle Ross, Charlie Schlangen, Karen Simon
Proceeds from the event will support TNDC Programs and services for low-income families anad individuals. Information: tndc.org
Tickets: before March 22nd $20. After March 22nd are $30.
Purchase tickets: tndchomesandhope.eventbrite.com
Drinks Downtown with Dennis Herrera
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: Meet with City Attorney Dennis Herrera. Drink specials, fun times, good people and a special visit from a local food truck and the sounds of DJ Gabe Gavilanes.
Hosted by: Melissa Blaustein, Juan Cerda, Bailey Douglass, Kevin Easton, Alice Engstrom, Allie Fisher, Schuyler Hudak, Gabe Gavilanes, Jason Goldman, Matthew Goldman, Katherine Mindel Jones, Jill Nelson, Rudy Ramirez, Alex Reese, Justin Roja, Jack Song, Amy Super, Max Szabo, Alex Volberding, Colin Ward
Suggested donation: $15., $25., $50., $100., $500.
Dennis Herrera - herreraformayor.com
Information: melissablaustein@gmail.com
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Harvey Matthews Bayview Hunters Point Democratic Club - Meeting
When: March 30, 2011 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Police Station Community Room, 201 Williams Street, San Francisco
What: Meeting of the Harvey Matthews Bayview Hunters Point Democratic Club.
Information: leah@bvhpdemclub.org
March 31, 2011 - Thursday
Cesaar E. Chavez Holiday Breakfast
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mission Language and Vocational School, Latino Culinary Academy, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate the life and work of Cesar E. Chavez - March 31, 1927 to April 23, 1993.
Tickets Individual: $60.
Information: cesarchavezday.org
Women's Media Center - An Evening with Gloria Steinem and Young Feminist Leaders
When: March 31, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: An Evening with Gloria Steinem and Young Feminist Leaders. Women's Media Center works to make the female half of the world visible. They do it by promoting women as subjects and decision-makers within the media, training women and girls so they are media-ready and media-savvy, exposing sexism in the media and creating innovative new media and original content.
Tickets: $1,000 VIP $250.; Prime Seating $250.; Lower Prime Seating $100.; General Admission $29.
Information: womensmediacenter.com
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