Monday, September 26, 2011

San Francisco Political Events



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September 26, 2011 - Monday


City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39687
SupervisorsJohn Avalos, Eric Mar, Sean Elsbernd
Informationsfbos.org

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39685
SupervisorsEric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Informationsfbos.org

The Democratic Women's Forum - Endorsement Night
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Canton Restaurant, 655 Folsom, San Francisco
What: Democratic Women's Forum Endorsement Night.  Featuring Mayoral, District Attorney and Sheriff Candidates plus a plethora of initiatives.
Informationdwforum.org


George Gascon - Meet and Greet
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Casa Sanchez Restaurant, 2778 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Reception for District Attorney George Gascon.
Co-hosted by Martha "Marty" Sanchez, Martin "Marty" Kirkwood, Ursula Arvand.
Individual Contribution $25. Attendee, $100. Patron
RSVP info@gasconforda.com




Our Food, Our Schoolyards, Our Water Mayoral Forum
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Mayoral candidate forum sponsored by the San Francisco Urban Agriculture Alliance, San Francisco Green Schoolyard Alliance, and Bay Area Water Stewards.  Come hear the candidates' perspectives on issues related to urban agriculture, schoolyard greening and the city's management of water resources.
Informationhttp://www.sfuaa.org/mayoral-candidates-forum.html


San Francisco Transit Riders Union -
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Where: First Christian Church, 599 Duboce Avenue, San Francisco (new location)
Information: rboden@sftru.org


SF Transit Operator/Taxi Drivers Organizing Meeting
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:   Community Room, 201 Turk Street, San Francisco 
What: Open meeting between San Francisco Taxi Drivers and MUNI bus workers. Meeting is to strengthen relations and to envision a more united and  organized public transit worker front. 
Information: Dean Clark - 415-240-2433



Jeff Adachi for Mayor - Japantown  Fundraiser
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Chinese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Jeff Adachi for Mayor. Refreshments and food.  Donations requested (no one will be turned away)
Informationadachi2011.com


 Westside  Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 26, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Police Department's Tarval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
WhatEndorsement meeting. Hearing from supporting and opposing speakers on the local ballot measures and conducting a vote by the membership. Since candidates have already made appearances before the Club during the year, there will not be any presentations from candidates.  Campaign literature may be distributed by the campaigns for candidates and propositions.
Information: Jim Weixel jim@jimweixel.com


September 27, 2011 - Tuesday


San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: September 27, 2011 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416 (note room number), San Francisco 
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/agendas/2011/BAG092711.pdf
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


Memorial - John Janonis
When: September 27, 2011 - Tuesday
3:00 p.m.
Where: 48 Turk, San Francisco
What: Central City SRO Collaborative will be hosting a memorial for John Janonis, former Tenant Organizer who passed away last month.




District 10 Merchants Mayoral Forum
When: September 27, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: District 10 Merchants sponsor Mayoral Candidates Forum. Candidates will address merchant and business issues in District 10.
Co-sponsorship from the District's Potrero, Dogpatch, Portola and Visitation Valley neighborhoods.


San Francisco Board of Education - Regular Meeting
When: September 27, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Frarnklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
What: Board meeting: http://www.sfusd.edu/en/assets/sfusd-staff/about-SFUSD/files/board-agendas/Agenda9272011.pdf
Board of EducationHydra B. Mendoza, Norman Yee , Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Emily M. Murase, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns 
Information: sfusd.edu


"Noche De Avalos on 24th Street"
When: September 27, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Restaurante El Delfin, 3066 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Bianca Starr and Hecho En California present: "Noche de Avalos on 24th Street".  Get to know John Avalos - candidate for mayor.
Raffle -Entertainment
Suggested donation $25. - $100.
Informationavalosformayor.com

San Francisco State University - Mayoral Debate
When: September 27, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Student Center, 1650 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco State University Mayoral Debate

Entertainment Commission 8th Anniversary Party
When: September 27, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Chambers eat + drink, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: 8th Anniversary of Entertainment Commission.  Come celebrate!  No Host Bar
Agendahttp://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=2842
 Information:  sfgov.org/entertainment

Harvey Milk Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: September 27, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Re-voting on Proposition C by ballot.  Host discussion on Queer Night LIfe and Entertainment.
Information: milkclub.org

September 28, 2011 - Wednesday


Budget and Finance Committee
When: September 28, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39729
SupervisorsCarmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim
Informationsfbos.org


 San Francisco City College - Associated Student Council - Mayoral Forum
When: September 28, 2011 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Diego Rivera Theatre at the Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Avenue,  San Francisco
What: Mayoral Forum jointly sponsored by the Associated Students and New America Media.
Information: Jeffrey Fang  jfang@mail.ccsf.edu


Potential Visitacion Valley Post Office Closure - Community Meeting
When: September 28, 2011 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Visitacion Valley Middle School, 450 Raymond Avenue,  San Francisco
What: Visitacion Valley Post Office Closure - Community Meeting


Police Commission - Mission District location
When: September 28, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda:  http://sf-police.org/index.aspx?page=3840  Police Commission will meet in the Mission District.  To hear comments from the public and Mission Station Captain Corrales concerning public protection issues in the Mission District.  Captain Corrales of Mission Station to address the Commission on Police Activities in the district.  There will also be comments made by Supervisor David Campos.
Information:  sf-police.org

Chinese for Affirmative Action -  Mayoral  Forum
When: September 28, 2011 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What:  Who will be SF's next Mayor? A candidates forum presented by Chinese for Affirmative Action.
Confirmed Candidates AttendingJeff Adachi, John Avalos, David Chiu, Tony Hall, Ed Lee, Joanna Rees, Phil Ting
Moderated byVincent Pan, Chinese for Affirmative Action
                         Sarah Wan, Community Youth Center
                         Kwokshu Leung, KTSF 26
Informationcaasf.org


FDR Democratic Club Meeting
When: September 28, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 649 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco
What: Be a part of ensuring a Democratic Party that represents the diversity of San Francisco.  Our voices and opinions need to be represented.  We welcome seniors, people with disabilities and anyone who supports our cause.
Information: Rachialle Franks Franklin rachialle@yahoo.com






September 29, 2011 - Thursday


Potential Bayview USPS Closure - Community Meeting
When: September 29, 2011 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 1300 Evans Street, meeting located in the processing and distribution center, cafeteria
What: Potential Bayview USPS Closure Community Meeting


John Avalos Fundraiser - Tom Ammiano, Queers for Avalos and Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club
When: September 29, 2011 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Limon Restaurant, 5800 3rd Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for John Avalos, candidate for Mayor.  Co-hosted by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, Queers for Avalos and the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club. 
Appetizers will be provied featuring the innovative Peruvian cuisine of Limon.  Cash bar.
RSVP sarah@avalosformayor.org
Suggested donation $25. and above.


Adachi for Mayor Headquarters Open House
When: September 29, 2011 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Adachi Headquarters, 851 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Join the Adachi for Mayor team, supporters and friends celebrate the opening of their new headquarters.  Catered food, beverage, fun and phone baking.
Informationadachi2011.com




Brightline Defense Project - "Putting Local Hire to Work"
When: September 29, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Sloane Lounge, 1525 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: A fundraiser for Brightline Defense Project saluting last year's local hiring heroes including Supervisor John Avalos, Laborers Union Local 261, CityBuild, Chinese for Affirmative Action, ABU, the Southeast Jobs Coalition, the Progressive Workers Alliance and the Osiris Coalition
Hors d'oeuvres and No-Host Bar
$50. Suggested Donation
Tickets: brightlinefundraiser.eventbrite.com
Information: brightlinedefense.org


Ross Mirkarimi - Meet and Greet
When: September 29, 2011 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Lower Haters Gallery, 597 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet with Ross Mirkarimi - candidate for Sheriff. 
Hosted by Lower Haters, Michael Harms, Janice Myint, Thea Selby
 Complimentary BBQ provided by Memphis Minnie's.  Musical delights by TopCat Jazz Trio.   Free.


September 30, 2011 - Friday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee


When: September 30, 2011- Fridy
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39732
SupervisorsDavid Campos, Mark Farrell, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org




Chinatown Community Development Center - 34th Anniversary Gala
When: September 30, 2011 - Friday
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton Hotel, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: Chinatown Community Development Center - 34th Anniversary Gala and Tribute to Gordon Chin.  Honoring Gordon Chin, founding Executive Director of Chinatown Community Development Center.
Individual Ticket: $225.
Information: chinatowncdc.org Jeanette Huie info@chinatowncdc.org

October 1, 2011 - Saturday

West of Twin Peaks Central Council Mayoral Forum
When: October 1, 2011 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Light refreshments will be served.
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: St. Stephen's Parish Hall, 473 Eucalyptus Avenue, San Francisco
What: West of Twin Peaks Central Council Mayoral Candidate Forum.
CandidatesJeff Adachi, Michela Alioto-Pier, John Avalos, David Chiu, Bevan Dufty, Tony Hall, Dennis Herrera, Ed Lee, Joanna Rees, Phil Ting, Leland Yee.
West of Twin Peaks Central Council: Balboa Terrace, Forest Hill, Forest Knolls, Greater West Portal, Ingleside Terrace, Lakeshore Acres, Lakeside Property Owners, Merced Manor, Midtown Terrace, Miraloma Park Improvement Club, Montery Heights, Mount Sutro Homewners, Neighbors of Arden Wood, Pine Lake Park, St. Francis Homes, Sherwood Forest, Twin Parks Improvement Association, Westwood Highlands, The Woods
Informationwestoftwinpeaks.org

John Avalos -  24th Street and Mission

When: October 1, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 24th Street and Mission, San Francisco
What: Help building the movement that will get John Avalos elected and will build a movement that puts San Francisco first. Knock on doors.
Informationavalosformayor.com




1st Annual Outer Noriega Merchants Street Fair
When: October 1, 2011- Saturday
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 45th to 46th Avenue, San Francisco
What: 1st Annual Outer Noriega Merchants Street Fair.
Information: noriegamerchantsassociaiton@gmail.com


Phil Ting - Reset the N Judah
When: October 1, 2011 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Villa romana Pizzeria and Restaurant, 731 Irving Street, San Francisco
What: Muni Town Hall.  Starting with Resetting the N Judah, L Taraval, the K Ingleside and all of the lines that make up the Municipal Railway
Information: philting.com




DogPAC Forum for SF Mayoral Candidates
When: October 1, 2011 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, 290 Dolores Street, San Francisco
What: DogPAC of San Francisco invites you to a   Forum  where the San Francisco Mayoral candidates will discuss their positions on important dog-related issues.
Information: dogpacsf.org

John Avalos - HomoHomecoming 
When: October 1, 2011- Saturday
9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
11:00 p.m. show
Where: Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What: Queers for Avalos presents Homo Homecoming.  A fundraiser for John Avalos for Mayor.
Hosted by Anna Conda and Lil Miss Hot Mess co-sponsored by Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club
$10.
Dancing with DJsBus Station John (Tubestead  Connection ), Pink Lightning (Stay Gold)
Pep Rally Performances by: Ambrosia Salad, Anita Whiteman, Brock Cocker, Fauxnique, Glamamore, Rotissary Ethnicity Jackson-Houston Ross, Tommi Avicolli Mecca
More School Spirit:
Date Auction, Homecoming Photos by Shot in The City
Dress Code: Brat Pack dress code - nerds, jocks, princesses, outcasts, burnouts
Thanks to ChaperonesDevon Devine, Ed Hernandez, Gabriel Haaland, Jackson Bowman, Morgan Weinert, Peter Gallotta, Ryan Crowder, Tom Temprano
Informationavalosformayor.com/homohomecoming



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