Photo: View from Potrero Hill Neighborhood House
April 18, 2011 - Monday
LAFCo - Special Meeting
When: April 18, 2011 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda Item: Report on the Issuance of the Request for Proposal for a study on Refuse Collection, Hauling, and Disposal in the Greater Bay Area.
Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/index.aspx?page=11736
Chair - David Campos, Vice-Chair Ross Mirkarimi - Members: John Avalos and Hope Schmeltzer Alternate - Leah Pimentel
Information: sfbos.org
TAX Day March to make Wall Street pay their Fair Share!
When: April 18, 2011 - Monday
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Start at City Hall, San Francisco to highlight cuts, March to Big Banks
What: Join SEIU, ACCE, and Moveon.org for a National Tax Day Action for Fairness and to make Wall Street Pay their Fair Share. Enough is Enough. Join the Fight for a fair economy. Re-fund California.
Information: homedefendersleague.org
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: April 18, 2011 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Public Works Code - Declaring Illegal Dumping on Property a Nuisance and Providing a Mechanism for Abating and Enforcing that Nuisance - Sponsor: Cohen
Public Works Code - Police Code - Posting of Signs on City Property, increasing Penalty and Enforcement. Sponsors: Mirkarimi, Wiener
Hearing - Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Redevelopment Project Sponsor: Mayor Informational hearing on the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Redevelopment Project
Hearing - Parkmerced Project - Sponsor: Elsbernd Informational hearing on the Parkmerced Project
(not sure if all these items are up today - they are listed - see below.)
Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38212
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission - Supervisor Malia Cohen - District 10 Neighborhood Meeting
When: April 18, 2011 -Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community Facility Commission, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission and Supervisor Malia Cohen at a District 10 Neighborhood meeting. Residents are encouraged to share their comments and concerns about community and neighborhood issues with Commissioners, City Officials and Department Representative. Three minutes per speaker.
Meeting is sponsored by the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission, Supervisor Malia Cohen and the San Francisco Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs.
Information: Whitney Chiao civic.engagement@sfgov.org
Source: D10 Watch d10watch.blogspot.com
Commonwealth Club - Speak Up Ca
When: April 18, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. check-in
6:30 p.m. Panel
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. breakout groups and discussion
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Commonwealth Club and California Forward present "How Can we put the "Golden" back into the Golden State?" Panel discussion:
Lenny Mendonca - Director, McKinsey and Company, Inc.
Jamie Rossi, President, Barbary Coast Consulting
Melissa Griffin, Political Blogger, "Sweet Melissa", Co-host, Necessary Conversation, Contributor, San Francisco Examiner.
Gabriel Metcalf, Executive Director - SPUR
Free.
Information: commonwealthclub.org
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Spring Fling!
When: April 18, 2011 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Dunya, 1609 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Spring is in the air! Instead of a regular meeting come socialize with your friends and neighbors. Have some great mid-eastern food and a beverage or two. Appetizers will be provided. MPNA members will get one drink on us. Non-members will be asked for a $5. contribution.
Information: middlepolk.blogspot.com
April 19, 2011 - Tuesday
San Francisco Gray Panthers - Pension Reform
When: April 19, 2011 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: General Meeting. Pension Reform, Necessity or Theft?
Information: graypanthersssf.igc.org
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
When: April 19, 2011 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Regular meeting
Agenda: http://www.sfmta.com/cms/cmta/SFMTABoardApril192011agenda.htm
Items from agenda:
Approving making Hayes Street a two-way street between Van Ness Avenue and Gough Street and making Fell Street a two-way street between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street.
Dedicating the Geneva Yard in honor of Cameron Beach and permanently renaming the facility the Cameron Beach Yard.
Endorsing the San Francisco Better Streets Plan to guide staff in all decisions regarding the planning, design, use and management of streets.
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Jerry Lee, Leona Bridges, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Bruce Oka
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: April 19, 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/BAG041911.pdf
Item from Agenda:
Administrative Code - Residential Rent Ordinance - Temporary Good Samaritan Occupancy/Reduced Rent After Emergency Tenant Dislocation, Just Cause Eviction or Higher Rent at End of Period - Sponsors: Wiener, Farrell
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Ross Mirkarimi, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
POOR Magazine - Residing while Black, Brown or Poor - Talk Circle/Forum with Public Defender Jeff Adachi
When: April 19, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: POOR Magazine, 2940 16th Street #301, San Francisco
What: Have you been profiled, criminalized or harassed by police while residing in your Single Room Occupancy Hotel room? POOR Magazine is hosting a talk-circle/community forum with Public Defender Jeff Adachi to address abuses of poor communities living in poor people housing.
Dinner, translation and child care provided.
Informtion: poormagazine.org
April 20, 2011 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 20, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38218
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: April 20, 2011 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38219
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkrimi, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Police Commission
When: April 20, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Chief's Report - report on crime statistics, review of recent activities
Discussion regarding the PSSG Group Recommendations and the Patrol Special Officers Association's Response
Full Agenda: http://sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=3739
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco , Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, James T. Hammer, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org
Town Hall Meeting with Supervisor Mark Farrell and Mayor Ed Lee
When: April 20, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Claire Lilienthal School, 3630 Divisadero, San Francisco
What: Budget Town Hall meeting with Supervisor Mark Farrell and Mayor Ed Lee. Meeting being held to hear from San Franciscans about their budget priorities and concerns.
Information: mark.farrell@sfgov.org
Noe Valley Democratic Club - State Senator Leland Yee
When: April 20, 2011 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Subject: "The Budget".
State Senator Leland Yee will update the Club on his activities in the California State Senate and to emphasize programs and legislation most likely to affect San Francisco and Noe Valley.
Dr. Dee Andrews, History Department of California State University East Bay will give an historical perspective on the current state of the union regarding taxation and spending.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com
April 21, 2011 - Thursday
Recreation and Park Commission - Special meeting "Cultivating the future of San Francisco"
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://sfrecpark.org/documents/042111commission.pdf
Rec and Park Commisson/Park Department: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, David Lee, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin, Philip Ginsburg, Dennis Kern, Katie Petrucione, Dawn Kamalanathan, Sarah Ballard, Nicole Avril
Information: sfrecpar.org
Public Safety Committee
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38220
Item from agenda:
Hearing - Assembly Bill 109 - Criminal Justice Realignment - regarding the Community Justice Realignment and San Francisco absorbing additional inmates into the County Jails.
Sponsor: Mirkarimi
Supervisors: Ross Mirkarimi, Malia Cohen, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
Passover and Holy Week 2011 - Hearing the Cry for Economic Justice
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
11:00 a.m. Gather at Hilton Union Square, 333 O'Farrell, San Francisco
11:30 a.m. Opening: Milk and Honey Award
11:45 a.m. Interfaith Procession
Noon Deliver Symbols of Suffering and Hope at Grand Hyatt Hotel, 345 Stockton, San Francisco
What: Hearing the Cry for Economic Justice: Lifting the Burdens of Hyatt Workers.
Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller, Congregation Sherith Israel
Rabbi David J. Cooper, Kehilla Community Synagogue
Susan Lubeck and Bob Kane, Progressive Jewish Alliance
Rev. Donna Wood, Park Presidio United Methodist Church
Rev. Carol Been, CLUE California
Rev. Israel I. Alvaran, CLUE San Francisco
Information: Rev. Carol Been cbeen@clueca.org
San Francisco Ethics Commission
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
What: Interested Persons meeting to discuss possible changes to the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance (CFRO). Staff will introduce and solicit feedback on draft amendments to the CFRO prior to their consideration by the Ethics Commission. Draft amendments will be posted on the Commission's website prior to the meeting. Express your concerns and make recommendations to the Commission.
RSVP - ethics.commission@sfgov.org
Information: sfethics.org
Rules Committee
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=38232
From Agenda - various appointments to commissions
Supervisors: Jane Kim,Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Planning Commission and Recreation and Parks Commission - Joint Meeting
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://sfrecpark.org/documents/042111spjointmtgwithplanning.pdf
Item from Agenda: Gene Friend Recreation Center
Commissioners: Christina R. Olague, Ron Miguel, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rodney Fong, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Rec and Park: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, David E. Lee, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information: sfplanning.org
San Francisco Fundraiser - Evan Low, Candidate for State Assembly
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday (must RSVP by April 19th)
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Transamerica Pyramid, 40th Floor, 600 Montgomery, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Evan Low, Candidate for State Assembly
Host Committee:
Gavin Newsom, Leland Yee, Fiona Ma, Jose Cisneros, Phil Ting, David Chiu, Eric Mar, Carmen Chu, Jane Kim, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Hydra Mendoza, Lawrence Wong, Steve Ngo, Mary Jung, Ken McNeely, Francis Tsang, Steven Adams
$100. per person.
RSVP voteevan@yahoo.com (by April 19th for security reasons) evanlow.com
District 11 Budget Town Hall - Supervisor John Avalos and Mayor Ed Lee
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: James Denman Midle School, 241 Oneida Avenue, San Francisco
What: District 11 Budget Town Hall meeting with Supervisor John Avalos and Mayor Ed Lee.
An opportunity for members of District 11 to voice their priorities and demands for the allocation of funding and resources in this year's City budget.
Information: avalosintern@gmail.com
San Francisco Planning Commission and Treasure Island Authority - Joint Meeting
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Agenda:http://sfplanning.org/index.aspx?page=2712
From the Agenda: Treasure Island/YerbaBuena Island Project
Commissioners: Christina R. Olague, Ron Miguel, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rodney Fong, Hathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Treasure Island Authority: Claudine Ceng, Jean-Paul Samaha, Larry Del Carlo, Mark Dunlop, John Elberling, Larry Mazzola, Jr., Linda Richardson, Jane Kim
Information: sfplanning.org
Upper Noe Neighbors - Meeting
When: April 21, 2011 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Upper Noe Recreation Center, Day and Sanchez - 295 Day, San Francisco
What: Agenda:
ATand T will talk about their proposed 726 fiber optic internet boxes. Come hear them talk about what this is, why they're proposing, what they are, where the locations are in the neighborhood and how you can have some say in all this.
Brief rundown of the NERT training recently given.
Information: Vicki Rosen vickimrosen@gmail.com
April 22, 2011 - Friday
Carnaval Celebration and Reception
When: April 22, 2011 - Friday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor John Avalos and Supervisor David Campos kindly request the pleasure of your company at the Carnaval Celebration and Reception.
RSVP contact@sfcarnaval.com
April 23, 2011 - Saturday
Earth Day San Francisco
When: April 23, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
What: Eco, civic, youth, education, artistic and social justice groups converge to urge the public to use green, sustainable practices in daily life.
Speakers include Rev. Cecil Williams, Sherry Glaser, Rabbi Michael Lerner, Dolores Huerta and Twilight star Chaske Spender, whose organization, Shift The Power to the People, aims to reduce poverty and create flourishing communities.
Sila, Non Stop Phangra, Afrollicious and others perform.
Organic and raw food, green jobs info and workships.
Electric and alternative cars and eco-fashions on display
Information: earthdaysf.com
Budget Town Hall meeting with Supervisor Carmen Chu and Supervisor Sean Elsbernd with Mayor Ed Lee
When: April 23, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: San Francisco Zoo, Great Hall (46th Avenue and Sloat Blvd) San Francisco
What: Budget Town Hall meeting with Supervisor Carmen Chu, Supervisor Sean Elsbernd with Mayor Ed Lee where residents can provide input regarding the 2011-2012 budget for District 4 and District 7.
Information: carmen.chu@sfgov.org sean.elsbernd@sgov.org
Recreation and Parks Department "Spring Eggstravaganza"
When: April 23, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
What: Egg hunts, carnival rides, crafts and fun for the whole family. $5.
Information: bayareaonthecheap.com
Joanna Rees - Talk of the Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting - District Two
When: April 23, 2011 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Claire Lilienthal School, 3530 Divisadero, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting in District 2 with Joanna Rees. Town hall meetings are a great opportunity to share values and listen to the concerns of neighbors. There will be a Town Hall Meeting in each district.
Information: joinjoanna.com
April 24, 2011 - Sunday
Easter
20th Annual Spring Celebration and Easter Parade 2011
When: April 24, 2011 - Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Union Street - Gough to Fillmore, San Francisco
What: San Francisco's 20th Annual Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
Information: sresproductions.com/union_street_east
Walk SF "Trendyloin" walk through San Francisco's downtown neighborhoods
When: April 24, 2011 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at Hallidie Plaza Market and Powell Streets, San Francisco
What: Join Walk SF and they connect the neighborhoods of Tenderloin, Polk Gulch and Lower Nob Hill. Walk SF member and urban planner Michael Jacinto will guide everyone through the changes afoot .
Look for folk in "I Walk SF" tshirts. $10. for non-members.
Information: walksf.org
April 25, 2011 - Monday
The MAGIC Show
When: April 25, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:15 p.m. Program
Where: Yoshi's San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee, Commissioner London Breed and Kimberlei Evans Dixon for a night of MAGIC to benefit summer programming in the Western Addition.
Featuring performances by Pop Lyfe, Magicians and more.
Ticket Prices: $75. regular, $50. community $20. Youth. Sliding scale. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Reserve tickets: info@momagic.org
Central City Democrats - 5th Anniversary Celebration
When: April 25, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Family Apartments Community Room 201 Turk Street, San Francisco
What: Central City Democrats (serving District 6 residents and merchants) will celebrate it's 5th Anniversary Annual Meeting at 201 Turk Street.
As part of the celebration:
Steve Conley Champion Award - Marilyn Jane Isabel recipient
James Leo Dunn Memorial Award - Jamie Whitaker recipient
Guest speakers included Supervisor Bevan Dufty
San Francisco Election's Department presentation
The event is open to the public.
Information: 415-339-8683
Westside Democratic Club - David Chiu and David Onek
When: April 25, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, Community Room, 2345 Avenue, San Francisco
What: Agenda: Listen to:
David Chiu - candidate for Mayor
David Onek - candidate for District Attorney
Information: info@wdcsf.org
April 26, 2011 - Tuesday
From Budget Cuts to the People's Budget: Participatory Budgeting
When: April 26, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Centro del Pueblo Auditorium, 474 Valencia Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Join the Center for Political Education, SF PODER, JASEcon, the Chinese Progressive Association, San Francisco Community Land Trust, Shareable.net, Bay Area Community Exchange for a discussion of Participatory Budgeting and how it could be applied in San Francisco with Josh Lerner and Alderman Joe Moore.
Information: shareable.net/blog/participatory-budgeting-sharing-ower-over-public-resources
Supervisor David Chiu - Community Voices - Jobs/Economic Development
When: April 26, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: CCSF - Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia Street, Room 201, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor David Chiu to discuss the challenging issues of Jobs and Economic Development here in San Francisco.
Information: Nicole Derse web@davidchiuformayor.com davidchiuformayor.com
Potrero Hill Boosters - Daggett Triangle Development and San Francisco County Transportation Authority
When: April 26, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting: Agenda:
Look at current plans for the Daggett Triangle Development - vacant land at the corner of 16th Stree and 7th Street.
San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) will present the San Francisco Transportation Plan, the long-range countywide transportation plan for San Francisco and the Regional Transportation Plan, the Bay Area's transportation plan for the next 25 years.
Vote for new officers: - Slate:
President - Tony Kelly
VP Advocacy - Dick Millet
VP Membership - Monisha Mustapha
Treasurer - Daphne Magnawa
Recording Secretary - Keith Goldstein
Corresponding Secretary - Dewitt Lacy
Sgt at Arms -Ellen Kernaghan
Auditor 1 - Robin Talmadge
Auditor 2 - Joe Boss
Information: potreroboosters.org
April 27, 2011 - Wednesday
Commonwealth Club - Senator Dianne Feinstein
When: April 27, 2011 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. check-in
6:00 p.m. program
Where: Mark Hopkins Hotel, Peacock Court, 999 California Street
What: Senator Dianne Feinstein in conversation with Greg Dalton, Commonwealth Club VP of Special projects. Senator Feinstein will offer her views on what the United States should do to promote democracy in countries attempting to throw off authoritarian regimes.
Tickets: $30. standard, $15 members. Seating in first few rows $65. standard, $45 members
Information and RSVP: commonwealthclub.org/events/2011-04-27/senator-dianne-feinstein
A Night With the Stars 2011
When: April 27, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. VIP Reception
7:00 p.m. Show
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: A Night With the Stars 2011 is one of the most uplifting and entertaining events in San Francisco, featuring unforgettable performances by people who have experienced - and overcome - homelessness.
Dancers, musicians, singers, poets, actors - amazing artists who inspire us with their performances, and Community Housing Partnership is proud to share the stage with them. Each artist is paired up with professional artists from the Bay Area, who rehearse and mentor the talented residents to get them ready for A Night with the Stars
VIP Reception $100 (Standard Rate) $50. (Non-Profit Rate) - Green Room, hors d'oeuvres open bar with beer and wine. $25. Regular performance.
Budget Meeting with Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Eric Mar
When: April 27, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Star of the Sea Auditorium, 360 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Budget Meeting with Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Eric Mar
Information: eric.l.mar@sfgov.org
Smokin' Hot Progressives 2nd Annual Auction
When: April 27, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Public Works, 161 Erie Street, San Francisco
What: Join the New Leaders Council and the Bay Area's young political network for the Smokin' Hot Progressives 2nd Annual Auction.
New Leaders Council is a national nonprofit whose mission is to train and support the next generation of progressive political entrepreneurs - those who are leading industries, setting trends, and building institutions that support civic and political life in a global America. $20. advance
Information: smokinhotprogressives.com
April 28, 2011 - Thursday
SPUR - America's Cup and the Sana Francisco Waterfront
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Kyri McClellan from the Mayor's Office and Brad Benson and Jonathan Stern from the Port of San Francisco lead a discussion of what the America's Cup will mean to San Francisco.
$5. for non-members
Information: spur.org
San Francisco Organizing Project - Soul of the City
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday (RSVP by April 21st)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Foreign Cinema, 2534 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: A Celebration of the San Francisco Organizing Project's past, present and future. Come applaud our community honorees while you enjoy live music, silent auction and over 18 signature appetizers from the chefs of Foreign Cinema with complimentary wine and beer.
2011 Honorees:
Community Builder Award: Sheriff Michael Hennessey
Community Leadership Awards:
Minister Carl Alexander
Joan Pierson
Alise Vincent
2011 Sponsors:
The California Endowment, The Hellman Family Foundation, Erika Katske and Rabbi Reuben Zellman, Lennar Urban, Fr. Charles Gagan, Msgr. Mickey McCormick, Margaret Brodkin, Emerald Fund, Inc., Martina Knee, Senator Mark Leno, San Francisco Federal Credit Union, Congregation Sherith Israel, Rev. James Garcia, St. Anthony SF, Nancy Pelosi - U.S. House of Representatives, SFOP Executive and Citywide Boards, Reid Walden and Darlene Zane, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Sally Ann and Dan Ryan, SF Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Anonyous in honor of Sue England and Michelle Antone, Anonymous in Fond Memory of Dan Ryan, AAA, Rabbi Camille Shira Angel, Arthur Slepian, AT&T, Bank of the West, Bay AREA LISC, Buck Bagot, California Pacific Medical Center, Claudia Jasin, Comcast Foundation, Congregation Beth Solom, Congregation Emanu-e, Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, Corpus Christi, Denise LaPointe, Diane Wilsey, Erika Katske, Farina Focacia and Cucina Italiana, Heidi Hess and James Rucker, i.e. communications, James Blanding, James Hormel, Jewish Community Federation, Joyce Newstat, Kaiser Permanente, Lorie and Baxter Rice, Mission Dolores, Northern California Board of Rabbis, Platinum Advisors, Providence Baptist Church - Rev. Calvin Jones, Jr., Pastor, Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver, Sawyer Law Group, SFOP Staff, St. Patrick's, St. Paulus, St. Peter's, Stearns Consulting, Union Bank, United Educators of San Francisco, Wells Fargo Bank and Yvonne and Angelo Sangiacomo.
$75. Buy tickets online sfop.org
RSVP by April 21st
Budget Meeting with Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hamilton Recreation Center, 1900 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Discuss the Budget with Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
Information: ross.mirkarimi@sfgov.org
H.V.N.A. - General Meeting
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 745 Buchanan Street, San Francisco
What: General Meeting.
Presentations: Supervisor Jane Kim - Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
Garden for the Environment, other environmental groups.
Information: hayesvalleysf.org
Workers Memorial Day - San Francisco
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: ILWU Local 34 Hall, 801 2nd Street at Embarcadero Street, San Francisco
What: April 28 is an international commemoration day to injured workers and workers killed on the job. Join the California Coalition for Workers Memorial Day in San Francisco.
Initial Speakers:
Dorian Maxwell, TWU 250, a SF Muni operator
Daniel Berman, Author "Death On The Job"
Trent Willis , ILWU Local 10,Coast Safety Committee member
Charles Rachlis, CAPS Industrial Hysienist Health and Safety officer.
Chris Coghlan, TWU 250, a Muni Operator
Patrick Wilkes, injured worker for Old Republic Title Company
Sponsored by California Coalition for Workers Memorial Day
workersmemorialday.org
April 29, 2011 - Friday
The Wedding of the Century! - Kate Middleton and Prince William
California Democratic Party State Convention
When: April 29th through May lst - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Sacramento Convention Center
Information: cademconvention.com
Gray Panthers Social Media Outreach Workshop
When: April 29, 2011 - Friday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: UCSF's Laurel Heights' Campus, 3333 California Street, Suite 340, San Francisco
What: Gray Panthers National Office is hosting a Social Media Outreach Workshop. The workshop will train participants in conducting social media advocacy, and extend the Gray Panther' online network. Worshop participants will be assisted by experts with opening a Facebook or Twitter account.
Information: Brooke Hollister brooke.hollister@gmail.com
April 30, 2011 - Saturday
Malia Cohen - Community Event
When: April 30, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
10:30 a.m. program starts
Where: Palega-Portola Recreation Center, 500 Felton Street, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor Malia Cohen at a community event. Meet with your neighbors and fellow District 10 residents. Food and refreshments will be provided. Children and families welcome.
RSVP supervisorcohen@gmail.com
The Future of Social Security: Through a Women's Lens
When: April 30, 2011 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: St. Mary's Cathedral, Room A, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Hear Barbara Kennelly, CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, interviewed by Catherine Dodd.
Sponsored by: SFOWL, SF Commission on the Status of Women
Co-Sponsored by: San Francisco League of Women Voters, SFWPC, California Alliance for Retired Americans, Gray Panthers and Senior Action Network
Free
Information: sfwpc.org/events
David Chiu - Community Voices Policy Meeting - Public Safety
When: April 30, 2011 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 1751 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor David Chiu in a discussion - "What does Public Safety in San Francisco need to look like?".
Information: Nicole Derse web@davidchiuformayor.com
Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com
Important: Items change - please check before attending event for any changes.
Smokin' Hot Progressives 2nd Annual Auction
When: April 27, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Public Works, 161 Erie Street, San Francisco
What: Join the New Leaders Council and the Bay Area's young political network for the Smokin' Hot Progressives 2nd Annual Auction.
New Leaders Council is a national nonprofit whose mission is to train and support the next generation of progressive political entrepreneurs - those who are leading industries, setting trends, and building institutions that support civic and political life in a global America. $20. advance
Information: smokinhotprogressives.com
April 28, 2011 - Thursday
SPUR - America's Cup and the Sana Francisco Waterfront
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Kyri McClellan from the Mayor's Office and Brad Benson and Jonathan Stern from the Port of San Francisco lead a discussion of what the America's Cup will mean to San Francisco.
$5. for non-members
Information: spur.org
San Francisco Organizing Project - Soul of the City
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday (RSVP by April 21st)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Foreign Cinema, 2534 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: A Celebration of the San Francisco Organizing Project's past, present and future. Come applaud our community honorees while you enjoy live music, silent auction and over 18 signature appetizers from the chefs of Foreign Cinema with complimentary wine and beer.
2011 Honorees:
Community Builder Award: Sheriff Michael Hennessey
Community Leadership Awards:
Minister Carl Alexander
Joan Pierson
Alise Vincent
2011 Sponsors:
The California Endowment, The Hellman Family Foundation, Erika Katske and Rabbi Reuben Zellman, Lennar Urban, Fr. Charles Gagan, Msgr. Mickey McCormick, Margaret Brodkin, Emerald Fund, Inc., Martina Knee, Senator Mark Leno, San Francisco Federal Credit Union, Congregation Sherith Israel, Rev. James Garcia, St. Anthony SF, Nancy Pelosi - U.S. House of Representatives, SFOP Executive and Citywide Boards, Reid Walden and Darlene Zane, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Sally Ann and Dan Ryan, SF Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Anonyous in honor of Sue England and Michelle Antone, Anonymous in Fond Memory of Dan Ryan, AAA, Rabbi Camille Shira Angel, Arthur Slepian, AT&T, Bank of the West, Bay AREA LISC, Buck Bagot, California Pacific Medical Center, Claudia Jasin, Comcast Foundation, Congregation Beth Solom, Congregation Emanu-e, Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, Corpus Christi, Denise LaPointe, Diane Wilsey, Erika Katske, Farina Focacia and Cucina Italiana, Heidi Hess and James Rucker, i.e. communications, James Blanding, James Hormel, Jewish Community Federation, Joyce Newstat, Kaiser Permanente, Lorie and Baxter Rice, Mission Dolores, Northern California Board of Rabbis, Platinum Advisors, Providence Baptist Church - Rev. Calvin Jones, Jr., Pastor, Miriam Rivera and Clint Korver, Sawyer Law Group, SFOP Staff, St. Patrick's, St. Paulus, St. Peter's, Stearns Consulting, Union Bank, United Educators of San Francisco, Wells Fargo Bank and Yvonne and Angelo Sangiacomo.
$75. Buy tickets online sfop.org
RSVP by April 21st
Budget Meeting with Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hamilton Recreation Center, 1900 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Discuss the Budget with Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
Information: ross.mirkarimi@sfgov.org
H.V.N.A. - General Meeting
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 745 Buchanan Street, San Francisco
What: General Meeting.
Presentations: Supervisor Jane Kim - Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
Garden for the Environment, other environmental groups.
Information: hayesvalleysf.org
Workers Memorial Day - San Francisco
When: April 28, 2011 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: ILWU Local 34 Hall, 801 2nd Street at Embarcadero Street, San Francisco
What: April 28 is an international commemoration day to injured workers and workers killed on the job. Join the California Coalition for Workers Memorial Day in San Francisco.
Initial Speakers:
Dorian Maxwell, TWU 250, a SF Muni operator
Daniel Berman, Author "Death On The Job"
Trent Willis , ILWU Local 10,Coast Safety Committee member
Charles Rachlis, CAPS Industrial Hysienist Health and Safety officer.
Chris Coghlan, TWU 250, a Muni Operator
Patrick Wilkes, injured worker for Old Republic Title Company
Sponsored by California Coalition for Workers Memorial Day
workersmemorialday.org
April 29, 2011 - Friday
The Wedding of the Century! - Kate Middleton and Prince William
California Democratic Party State Convention
When: April 29th through May lst - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where: Sacramento Convention Center
Information: cademconvention.com
Gray Panthers Social Media Outreach Workshop
When: April 29, 2011 - Friday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: UCSF's Laurel Heights' Campus, 3333 California Street, Suite 340, San Francisco
What: Gray Panthers National Office is hosting a Social Media Outreach Workshop. The workshop will train participants in conducting social media advocacy, and extend the Gray Panther' online network. Worshop participants will be assisted by experts with opening a Facebook or Twitter account.
Information: Brooke Hollister brooke.hollister@gmail.com
April 30, 2011 - Saturday
Malia Cohen - Community Event
When: April 30, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
10:30 a.m. program starts
Where: Palega-Portola Recreation Center, 500 Felton Street, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor Malia Cohen at a community event. Meet with your neighbors and fellow District 10 residents. Food and refreshments will be provided. Children and families welcome.
RSVP supervisorcohen@gmail.com
The Future of Social Security: Through a Women's Lens
When: April 30, 2011 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: St. Mary's Cathedral, Room A, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Hear Barbara Kennelly, CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, interviewed by Catherine Dodd.
Sponsored by: SFOWL, SF Commission on the Status of Women
Co-Sponsored by: San Francisco League of Women Voters, SFWPC, California Alliance for Retired Americans, Gray Panthers and Senior Action Network
Free
Information: sfwpc.org/events
David Chiu - Community Voices Policy Meeting - Public Safety
When: April 30, 2011 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 1751 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor David Chiu in a discussion - "What does Public Safety in San Francisco need to look like?".
Information: Nicole Derse web@davidchiuformayor.com
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