November 8, 2011 - One month until the election. Do you know who you are going to vote for?
Mayor:
Michela Alioto-Pier
http://michelaformayor.com/
John Avalos
Terry Baum
David Chiu
Bevan Dufty
Tony Hall
Dennis Herrera
Ed Lee
Joanna Rees
Phil Ting
Leland Yee
Sharmin Bock
Bill Fazio
George Gascon
David Onek
Vu Vuong Trinh
Sheriff
Sheriff
Chris Cunnie
Ross Mirkarimi
Paul Miyamoto
Department of Elections - San Francisco http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=599
October 8, 2011 - Saturday
Paul Miyamoto - Family Day Precinct Walk
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. - Precinct Walk and pre-walk face painting
Noon - Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m - Face painters, magician, and balloon twisters.
Where: West Sunset Playground, 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco
What: Paul Miyamoto precinct walking and family fun with Supervisor Carmen Chu.
Information: miyamoto4sheriff.com
Educators for Ross Mirkarimi for Sheriff - Rally and Mobilization
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Muriel Leff Mini Park (formerly known as Arguello Park) 7th Avenue between Geary and Anza, San Francisco
What: Join Ross Mirkarimi for rally and mobilization.
Information: Linnette Peralta Haynes linette@rossforsheriff.org
Leland Yee for Mayor Rally for Jobs
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Headquarters, 710 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Come join Leland Yee for a big rally as he rolls out his 37-point jobs plan for San Francisco.
Information: lelandyee.com
Everywhere for Avalos Day
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
All Day Citywide
Where: Everywhere, San Francisco
What: Create your own event for Avalos - or participate in multiple events in public spaces across San Francisco
Information: avalosformayor.com
Family Day at Herrera for Mayor
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Dennis Herrera for Mayor 2011, 1645 California, San Francisco
What: Join the Herrera campaign for family day at headquarters. Meet in morning for coffee and doughnuts and then head out on the campaign trail to talk to voters about Dennis Herrera.
Information: herreraformayor.com
Bike Everywhere with Avalos - Saturday
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Avalos Headquaarters, 1750 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Ride with the SF Bicycle Coalition's #1 choice for mayor, John Avalos.
Music and fanfare throughout the city's neighborhoods.
Information: avalosformayor.com
Massive Voter Registration Drive and Update
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Mendell Plaza between Palou and Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
Information: Bayview Hunters Point Citizens 4 Action - 415-467-7000
Kite Fighting for Avalos
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Marina Green Park, top of Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Come see champion kite battle.
Information: avalosformayor.com
Fleet Week - Saturday and Sunday
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
October 9, 2011 - Sunday
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Marina Green/Fillmore and Marina, San Francisco
What: Fleet Week - Air Show with Blue Angels
Canvassing for Onek
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Onek Headquarters, 207 Sanchez Street, San Francisco
Information: davidonek.com
Phil Ting - Muni Town Hall - Improving 30 Stockton
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Bin 38, 2323 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Muni Town Hall - Improving 30 Stockton
Information: phil@philting.com
A Latin American Evening of Authentic Expression of Folklore for Avalos
When: October 8, 2011 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: La Corneta, 2731 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Music, singers, dancers, silent auction, art gallery, raffles, food from Latin American.
Co-Hosts: Gladys Soto, Mario West, Jorge Bell, Joel Campos, Michele White and Jorge Luis and Ana Garcia
Information: avalosformayor.com
October 9, 2011 - Sunday
9th Annual Excelsior Art and Music Festival
When: October 9, 2011 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Ocean, Mission and Alemany Triangle
What: 9th Annual Excelsior Art and Music Festival.
Information: eagsf.org
2011 Italian Heritage Parade
When: October 9, 2011 - Sunday
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: North Beach, Washington Square Park, San Francisco
Terry Joan Baum - Mayor Kick-Off Party
When: October 9, 2011 - Sunday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Doc's Clock, 2575 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come support Terry Joan Baum's mayoral campaign at the Mission's Doc's Clock. Great food, drinks and great performances by talented artists Blackberri and Gwen Avery.
Bevan Dufty - Politics Is A Drag!
When: October 9, 2011 - Sunday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Beatbox, 314 11th Street, San Francisco
What: Politics Is a Drag! Fundraiser for Bevan Dufty
Hosted by: Heklina
Appearances by: Pollo Del Mar, Anna Conda, Cookie Dough, Sister Roma, Di Juanita More, Donna Sachet, Matthew Martin,Ethel Merman, Lindsay Slowhands
$5. to $10. Sliding Scale
Information: bevandufty.com
October 10, 2011 - Monday
Early Voting Begins
When: October 10, 2011 - Monday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Department of Elections office, ground floor of City Hall, San Francisco
What: Early voting available Monday through Friday.
Information: sfgov2.org
City Summit: "Real Deal" Debate
When: October 10, 2011 - Monday
6:00 p.m. - Debate
7:30 p.m. - Reception
Where: City Club, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco
What: Hear eleven of the San Francisco mayoral candidates discuss the issues. Following the "Real Deal" Debate, enjoy a reception featuring hor d'oeuvres and drinks.
Sponsors: The City Club, San Francisco Chronicle, SF Gate, CBSSF.com, KCBS All News.
Live streaming of the debate will be available on KCBS 106.9 FM and 740 AM and KPIX 95.7 FM and 1550 AM, and on SFgate.com.
Seating is limited. $45. per person non-members. $35. per person for City Club.
Tickets: citysummit1010.eventbrite.com
Information: citycubsf.com
October 11, 2011 - Tuesday
Bart Redistricting Meeting
When: October 11, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library - Chinatown Branch, 1135 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: BART Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District invite you to attend a public meeting to provide input and comments regarding the redistricting of the BART Election Districts.
Information: bart.gov boardofdirectors@bart.gov
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation 19th Annual Celebrity Pool Toss
When: October 11, 2011 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Poolside at the Phoenix Hotel/Chambers eat, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: TNDC's 19th Annual Celebrity Pool Toss. Tasty tidbits, luscious libations and the sounds of Fabulous BudE. Luv Band.
$125. up
Information: http://www.tndc.org/Events/Pool%20Toss.html
San Francisco Parent Political Action Committee - Mayoral Candidates Forum
When: October 11, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Congregation Sherith Israel, 2266 California Street, San Francisco
What: Mayoral candidates forum focusing on Education and Issues and Policies Affecting Families.
Sponsored by The SF Parent Political Action Committee, Parents for Public Schools, SF Family Support Network, Teach for American and Congregation Sherith Israel
Refreshments, childcare and Interpretation Services provided.
Information: sfparentpac.com
October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
Forceclose on Wall Street West! We are the 99%
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Occupy SF-the Federal Reserve, 101 Market Street, San Francisco
Information: cjjc.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Agenda: http://www.sfbos.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=39801
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org
Mission Bay Retail Block Party 5
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Bay, Gene Friend Way, San Francisco
What: Mission Bay Block Party, Entertainment featuring "UCSF's Got Talent" Artists, Farmers' Market, Living Green at UCSF, Chalk Art Contest, Public Safety Fair, face painting.
Information: /campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/upload/retail/files/BLOCKPARTY5.pdf
Neighborhood Mayoral Forum
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 555 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
What: Mayoral Forum sponsored by Russian Hill Neighbors and North Beach Neighbors.
Moderator: Ken Garcia
Information: president2009@rhn.org
San Francisco Young Democrats - October Membership meeting
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Infusion Loounge, 124 Ellis, San Francisco
What: Find out how to get more involved with the candidates and propositions SFYD endorsed.
Representatives from David Onek's campaign for DA and Ross Mirkarimi for Sheriff will be on hand.
Information: sfyd.org
Bevan Dufty - Fundraiser
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Hukilau, 5 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Bevan Dufty. Co-Hosted by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, City Treasurer Jose Cisneros, BART Director James Fang, Malcolm and Meg Heincke and Jay Bharwad
$50. up.
Information: bevandufty.com
Bart Redistricting Meeting
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community Facility, Alex Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: BART Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District invite you to attend a public meeting to provide input and comments regarding the redistricting of the BART Election Districts.
Information: bart.gov boardofdirectors@bart.gov
Party with Too $hort for Leland Yee
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Rasseles Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Bay Area hip-hop legend Too $hort will headline party to benefit the Leland Yee for San Francisco Mayor campain.
Information and tickets: lelandyee.eventbrite.com/?ref=eweb
Upper Noe Neighbors - October meeting
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Upper Noe Recreation Center (Day and Sanchez), San Francisco
What: Representatives for/against several propositions:
Props E and F will be represented by Supervisor Wiener with opposing views from Eileen Hansen
Prop C and D - Discussion pro and con .
Candidates for Sheriff: Ross Mirkarimi will drop by.
Information: Vicki Rosen vickimrosen@gmail.com
Party with Too $hort for Leland Yee
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Rasseles Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Bay Area hip-hop legend Too $hort will headline party to benefit the Leland Yee for San Francisco Mayor campain.
Information and tickets: lelandyee.eventbrite.com/?ref=eweb
Upper Noe Neighbors - October meeting
When: October 12, 2011 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Upper Noe Recreation Center (Day and Sanchez), San Francisco
What: Representatives for/against several propositions:
Props E and F will be represented by Supervisor Wiener with opposing views from Eileen Hansen
Prop C and D - Discussion pro and con .
Candidates for Sheriff: Ross Mirkarimi will drop by.
Information: Vicki Rosen vickimrosen@gmail.com
October 13, 2011 - Thursday
Paul Miyamoto - Mars Bar Event
When: October 13, 2011 - Thursday
3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mars Bar, 793 Brannan Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser
Information: miyamoto4sheriff.com
United Educators of San Francisco - Rally at Jeff Bush and Rupert Murdoch Education Event in San Francisco
When: October 13, 2011 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Palace Hotel San Francisco, 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco
What: Join educators, parents, students and other school supporters to give a special San Francisco welcome against Jebb Bush and Rupert Murdoch who are coming to San Francisco for an "Education Reform" conference.
Rally outside of the conference in front of the Palace Hotel
Information: uesf.org
2011 Latino Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony
When: October 13, 2011 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall Rotunda and North Light Court, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee, District Attorney George Gascon, City Attorney Dennis Herrera, Treasurer Jose Cisneros, Supervisor John Avalos and Supervisor David Campos at the 2011 Latino Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony. Honorees for 2011:
Business: Lucy, Nati, and Le Ramirez: Don Ramon's Mexican Restaurant Maria Gallo,
former Senior Vice-President and Manager for Union Bank of California's Diverse Markets Administration
Media: Dr. Marisol Munoz-Kiehne, Ph.D., Host, Nuestros Ninos
Arts: Jose Leon, Band Director, Agent, Teacher, Famooly Productions
Community Service: Eva Royale, Community Organizer
Health and Medicine: Gladys Sandlin, former Executive Director, Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Education: Carlos Garcia, Superintendent, San Francisco Unified School District
Dolores Huerta Lifetime Achievement Award: Eric Quezada, Executive Director, Dolores Street Community Services, In Memoriam
Mauricio Vela, Community Activist, In Memoriam
No on Proposition E and F - Political Fun and Fundraiser
When: October 13, 2011 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Buck Tavern, 1655 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Friends of Ethics, San Francisco Democratic Party Chair Aaron Peskin, and others for an evening of political fun - and fundraising for the No on E and F Campaign. No-host bar.
Sliding Scale donation $10. up. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Information: facebook.com/friendsofethics
Avalos for Mayor Benefit Show
When: October 13, 2011 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco
What: Three kick-ass bands rocking the Make-Out Room to support John Avalos for Mayor!
Who: The Dodos,The SentiMentals, Titan Ups
Tickets: $20.-30 sliding scale door.. Tickets advance $15. - avalosformayor.com/makeoutroom
SFPD Chief's LGBT Forum - Hate Crimes Public Information Event
When: October 13, 2011 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: SF LGBT Community Center, Rainbow Room, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: SFPD Chief's LGBT Community Advisory Forum presents Hate Crimes Public Information Event - How they are defined, investigated, prosecuted and resources for survivors at both the Federal and State level.
Presentations:
SFPD LGBT Community Advisory Forum
Federal Bureau of Investigation
San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco District Attorney's Office
Followed by a moderated question and answer session with panelists from the above organizations.
Part of a week of events in celebration of National Coming Out Week. In memory of Matthew Shepard, James Byrd, Jr. and all who have been a victim of a hate crime.
Free admission
LGBTQ Community Supports Ross Mirkarimi for San Francisco Sheriff
When: October 13, 2011 - Thursday
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: TRAX Bar, 1437 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: LGBTQ Fundraiser for Ross Mirkarimi.
Hosted by: Enrique Asis, Harry Britt, Joey Cain, Anna Conda (Glendon Hyde), John Harry Bonch, Nikos Diaman, Irene Dick-Endrizzi, Keith Hennessy, Rafael Mandelman, Richard Shadoian, Debra Walker, Jamie Rafaela Wolfe, Brian Vouglas
Information: Linette@rossforsheriff.org
October 15, 2011 - Saturday
7th Annual Noe Valley Harvest Festival
When: October 15, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 24th Street between Church and Sanchez Streets, San Francisco
What: 7th Annual Noe Valley Harvest Festival. Music, entertainment, pumpkin patch, merchants' hayride, farmers market, kids' and pet's costume contests, face painter, arts and crafts, jumpy tents, raffle.
Information: noevalleyharvestfestival.com
LGBT Day at Herrera for Mayor
When: October 15, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Dennis Herrera for Mayor 2011, 1645 California Street, San Francisco
What: Join LGBT community leaders, Phyllis Lyon, Supervisor Scott Wiener, Debra Walker at the Herrera Headquarters then take to the streets to talk to the voters.
Information: kevin@herreraformayor.com
Workers for Avalos - Rally and Canvass
When: October 15, 2011 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park, Duboce Avenue and Noe Street, San Francisco
What: City-wide labor mobilization to election John Avalos as Mayor.
Co-sponsors: SEIU 1021, SEIU USWW, Guillana Milanese, Bill Shields, Pam Tau Lee, Alysabeth Alexander, Maria Guillen, Gabriel Haaland, Bobbi Lopez, Emma Gerould, Jane Martin
Information: avalosformayor.com
Ross for Sheriff - Meet and Greet with Ross' Family
When: October 15, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 700 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet with Ross Mirkarimi, his wife Eliana Lopez and their son.
Hosted by Ivory Madison and Abraham Mertens, Jane Morrison, Thea Selby and Gladys Holder Soto.
Donation: $40.-$500.
RSVP: rossforsheriff@gmail.com
Information: rossforsheriff.com
Bayview Hunters Point Voter Registration Drive
When: October 15, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Plaza, Third Street, between Galvez and Evans Avenue, San Francisco
Information: Bayview Hunters Point Citizens 4 Action - Register to Vote 415-467-7000
21st Annual Potrero Hill Festival and Street Fair
When: October 15, 2011 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill, 20th Street and Wisconsin Street, San Francisco
South Beach/Rincon/Mission Bay Neighborhood Association - Mayoral Candidate Mixer
When: October 15, 2011 - Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Red's Java House, Pier 30 at the foot of Bryant Street on The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: SBRMBNA's Mayoral Candidate Mixer is hosting an opportunity for residents to have a drink with the Mayoral candidates. All 16 qualified candidates have been invited. Stay turned to the SBRMBNA website atwww.SBRMBNA.com to learn which candidates have agreed to attend and to casually chat about their vision for San Francisco one-on-one with SoMA waterfront residents. Members and non-members are welcome.
Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center - Heart of Gold Awards Night
When: October 15, 2011 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Honors the spirit of volunteerism and philanthropy that makes Tel-Hi's program and services possible.
Heart of Gold Awards:
Gerry Crowley
The Bothin Foundation
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Fundraiser for renovation of Tel'Hi's playground.
$75. per person.
Information: tel-hi.org
Lit Crawl 2011 - Mission Street
When: October 15, 2011 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Mission District, San Francisco
Information: litquake.org
October 16, 2011 - Sunday
23rd Annual Fiesta on the Hill
When: October 16, 2011 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Cortland Avenue - Bocana Avenue to Folsom Street, Bernal Heights, San Francisco
What: 23rd Annual Fiesta on Hill. Festival benefits the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center.
Free event. Petting zoo, pony rides, a pumpkin patch, non-profit booths, live music, great food.
Information: sresproductions.com/fiestaonthehill
Inner Sunset Street Fair 2011
When: October 16, 2011 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 9th Avenue and Irving Street, San Francisco
What: Block party - Inner Sunset. Music, art, food, culture.
Information: isstreetfair.org
Women for Chris Cunnie
When: changed to October 24th (will post in next calendar - posting October 17th )
Fundraiser for the Quezada family by the San Francisco Democratic Party
When: October 16, 2011 - Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: You are invited to honor Eric Quezada and to make a commitment to assisting his family in this difficult time. His partner Lorena will be raising their daughter on her own.
Checks payable to the Eric Quezada Memorial Fund, 470 Columbus, Suite 211, San Francisco 94133
October 17, 2011 - Monday
SPUR - Implementing the Eastern Neighborhoods Plans
When: October 17, 2011 - Monday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Steve Wertheim and Corey Teague of San Francisco Planning Department will discuss the successes and challengers associated with implementing the Eastern Neighborhood plans Co-presented with the San Francisco Housing Action Coalition and the San Francisco Chapter of the AIA.
$10. for non-members
Information: spur.org/events
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association
When: October 17, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC Davies Medical Center, Auditorium, Lower Level B North Tower, SF
What: Agenda:
Ed Reisken (Director, SFMTA), Supervisor Sott Wiener and a representative from the SFPD will discuss the recent pedestrian deaths and how to improve safety in the neighborhood.
Information: dtna.org
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Melissa Griffin
When: October 17, 2011 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: It's a Grind, 1800 Polk, San Francisco
What: Focus on upcoming November election. Melissa Griffin, political columnist for the San Francisco Examiner will be discussing State and City Propositions and explaining rank-choice voting.
Information: middlepolk.org
October 18, 2011 - Tuesday
SF Gray Panthers - Nuclear Power: New Info, New Actions
When: October 18, 2011 - Tuesday
12:45 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, Fireside Room, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Scott Yundt, Staff Attorney, Tri-Valley CAREs, on: Hidden Information on the ongoing Fukushima emergency. Dangers of nuclear plants, their ties to nuclear weapons. New networks forming to close California Nuclear plants.
Information: graypantherssf.igc.org
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Sam Lauter and Charlie Kirschner
When: October 18, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, San Francisco
What: Conversation with speakers Charlie Kirschner, AIPAC Pacific Northwest Deputy Director and Sam Lauter, AIPAC Northern California, Past-President, and BMWL Principal Consultant. Bring your thoughts and questions. Everyone is invited.
Information: sfrwjdc@yahoo.com
Rebuild Potrero - Community Design Meeting #2
When: October 18, 2011 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: NABE, 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Presenting overall site plan and massing concepts for Blocks A and B. Come and see preliminary building designs for these blocks.
Information: rebuidpotrero.com
The California Foundation: San Francisco Mayoral Candidates Forum
When: October 18, 2011 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Christian Center Educaiton Building, 5845 Mission Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Come hear the Mayoral Candidates discuss issues important to your community.
Moderators: Alan Wang, ABC 7 News and Maria Leticia Gomez, Univisiion 14
Information: thecaliforniafoundation.org
October 19, 2011 - Wednesday
SPUR - Streetcar extension to Fort Mason
When: October 19, 2011 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Rick Laubscher, president of the Market Street Railway and Doug Wright, project consultant to Fort Mason Center will discuss details of the proposed project including its benefits, costs and plans for implementation.
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
HIV Community Mayoral Candidates Forum
When: October 19, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: State of California Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: HIV Community Mayoral Forum hosted by the HIV+ Community as they make their decisions on which of the Mayoral candidates would best represent the needs of people with HIV/AIDS in San Francisco.
Moderated by Donna Sachet.
Panel: Former AIDS Czars Jeff Sheehy and Michael Shriver, LGBT Pride Board Member Lord Martine, Castro Country Club heady Terry Beswick, HIV prevention guru Jason Riggs, Human Rights Commissioner Cecilia Chung, Project Inform Director Dana Van Gorder, Ryan White CARE Council Member HIV and Aging advocate Steve Manly and Brian Basinger - head of AIDS Housing Alliance.
Confirmed Candidates: Bevin Dufty, Ed Lee, Leland Yee, David Chiu, Dennis Herrera.
Presenters: AIDS Housing Alliance/SF, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Project Inform and HIV Democratic Club
Centro Latino de San Francisco de San Francisco, Inc.'s - 11th Annual Irish/Mex Fiesta
When: October 19, 2011 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Centro Latino de San Francisco, 1656 15th Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a special event to honor Sheriff Michael Hennessey for his 32 years of service. Event also memorializes the bravery of the "San Patricios" who so valiantly fought in the Battle of Churubusco 1847 and celebrates over 150 years of friendship between Irish and Mexican communities.
Hosted by: Ernest "Chuck" Ayala, President, Centro Latino de San Francisco
Patrick and Ute Goggins, Irish/Mexican Association
Event Committee Members: Maureen Barry, Jennifer Davidson, Jeannie Maher, Gloria Bonilla, Jaime Estrada, Ethel Newlin, Norma Campbell, Patrick and Ute Goggins, Nina Pellegrini, Breda Courtney, David Vela
Featuring International Cuisine - Irish Music, DJ "Mr. Fresh"
Donation: $60. per person - no-host coctails
Complimentary Valet Parking
RSVP by October 17, 2011 - bgclsf@hotmail.com
Noe Valley Democratic Club - San Francisco Public Schools
When: October 19, 2011 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philips School, 725 Diamond, San Francisco
What: Topic: San Francisco Public Schools. Panel:
Hydra Mendoza - President of the San Francisco Unified School Board of Education
Ken Tray - teacher and Political Director of the San Francisco Teacher Union
Heather World - involved and concerned parent from Alvarado Elementary School.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com
David Onek - Fundraiser
When: October 19, 2011 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: 745 Chestnut Street, #301, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for David Onek, candidate for District Attorney.
Co-Hosted by Aaron Peskin, Mayor Art Agnos, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Esther Marks and Dick Grosboll.
RSVP: davidonek.com 415-967-0810
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