Monday, January 23, 2012

Walter Johnson Memorial - "Solidarity Forever"




Walter Johnson  





 Tim Paulson, Executive Director of the San Francisco Labor Council
                   
 Art Pulaski, Chief Officer of the California Labor Federation

On January 21, 2012, on a beautiful sunny day a full house at Grace Cathedral held a memorial for Walter Johnson,  beloved labor leader, friend to all of San Francisco.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/13/BAD41MPB12.DTL

Tim Paulson, Executive Director of the San Francisco Labor Council gave The Eulogy, ending with bag pipes playing  "Amazing Grace".   


Reception was held at Masonic Auditorium - good food, good friends and music including "Solidarity Forever" -  Walter - we will remember you forever.



January 23, 2012 - Monday


Happy Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon


39th Anniversary of Roe vs Wade


City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: January 23, 2012 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Sean Elsbernd, Carmen Chu, Christina Olague
Information: sfbos.org

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: January 23, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Ethics Commission
When: January 23, 2012 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Jamienne S. Studley, Charles L. Ward
Information: sfethics.org

San Francisco Transit Riders Union 
When: January 23, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Where: First Christian Church, 599 Duboce, San Francisco
What: From Agenda:
SFMTA - Lauren Mattern and Mariana Pareiras will present SFPark's expansion into Mission Bay and 17th and Folsom neighborhoods.
San Francisco Transit Riders Union Executive Board: Rob Boden, Christina Castro, Henry Pan, Peggy da Silva, Thea Selby
Information: sftru.org

Westside Democratic Club - Redistricting
When: January 23, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting.  Focus on Redistricting of the Board of Supervisor Districts and what it means for the Westside.  sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=3223
Information: info@wdcsf.org


January 24, 2012 - Tuesday


 Board of Supervisors
When: January 24, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olague, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: January 24, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: David Snyder, Richard Knee, Sue Cauthen, Suzzanne Manneh, Allyson Washburn, Jay Costa
Information: sotf@sfgov.org


State of the Union Watch Party
When: January 24, 2012 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Buck Tavern, 1655 Market, San Francisco
What: Annual State of the Union Watch Party.  President's speech starts at 6:00 p.m.


San Francisco Unified School District
When: January 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns, Hydra B. Mendoza
Information: sfusd.edu

Entertainment Commission
When: January 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Neal Cavellini, Al Perez (per website)
Information: sfgov2.org


Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Election of 2012 Board Members
When: January 24, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Election of 2012 Board Members.
Informationmilkclub.org


January 25, 2012 - Wednesday


Budget and Finance Committee
When: January 25, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 10:00 a.m., San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: January 25, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org


Bacharach Birthday Bash!
When: January 25, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Noble Bar, 600 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Join in celebrating Amy Bacharach's birthday and campaign to become the next San Francisco Community College Board Trustee.
Suggested Donation: $100, $50, $25 Donor's choice!  Any donation are welcome, no one will be turned away
Information: info@calgroupinc.com

San Francisco Coalition for Responsible Growth - Ed Lee, George Gascon
When: January 25, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate a unique Victory for Mayor Ed Lee and District  Attorney  George Gascon.
Meet many of the City Supervisors and other City Officials.  Introductory remarks by CRS President:Rodrigo Santos.  Food/Refreshments, Music
RSVP 415-648-1200
Informationsfcrg.com

District 5 Democratic Club - Supervisor Christina Olague and District 5 Democratic  Board Election
When: January 25, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Martin Macks, 1568 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Board Elections and Supervisor Christina Olague will discuss her priorities for District 5 for the coming year.


January 26, 2012 - Thursday


San Francisco Planning Commission
When: January 26, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Ron Miguel, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rodney Fong, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org


Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: January 26, 2012 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Sean Elsbernd, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

African American Democratic Club - Supervisor Sean Elsbernd
When: January 26, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Speaker is Supervisor Sean Elsbernd.  Supervisor Sean Elsbernd will discuss his vision for the 7th District and  his priorities.  District 7 includes West Portal, Sunnywide, Lakeside, Park Merced, Balboa Park, Ocean Avenue, Ingleside Terrace, Twin Peaks, City College of San Francisco, San Francisco State University and the University of San Francisco, Sutro Tower, Laguna Honda Hospital, Lake Merced, Harding Park, 19th Avenue, San Francisco Zoo and Stonestown Mall.


Join in the Conversation on SF's Redistricting, includes D8 and D6
When: January 26, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission CCSF Campus, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Redistricting discussion.  Hosted by San Francisco Bay Guardian and others.
Source: Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club email.




San Francisco Redistricting Task Force
When: January 26, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alex Pitcher Jr. Community Room, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: Attend and learn about how District 10 will be redrawn.  Come learn and get involved, get active and get engaged.
Source: Facebook calendar


Richmond District Democratic Club - General Meeting 
When: January 26, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond District Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Agenda includes:
David Latterman, Principal of Fall Line Analytics will discuss the results of the November election (will speak around 8:00 p.m.)
Information: Jonathan Foerster jonathan.foerster@gmail.com


January 27, 2012 - Friday


State Senator Leland Yee - Chinese New Year Celebration
When: January 27, 2012 - Friday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco State Building Lobby, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chinese New Year Celebration "Year of the Dragon"  with State Senator Leland Yee.  Music, dancing and art.
Information: dlst08.casen.govoffice.com


January 28, 2012 - Saturday


Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good of USF - Redistricting San Francisco: Assembling the Political Puzzle
When: January 28, 2012 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. - Sign in 
9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Where: UC Hastings College of Law, San Francisco
What: Redistricting Forum.  A join event of the Center for State and Local Government Law at UC Hastings College of the Law and the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good at the University of San Francisco.
Speakers: 
Frank Wu, Chancellor and Dean, William B. Lockhart Professor of Law, UC Hasting College of the Law
David Latterman, Associate Director, Masters of Public Affairs Program USF
Session I - The History of District Elections in San Francisco
Speakers: Richard DeLeon, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, San Francisco State University
Section II - The Law of Districted Election
Speaker: Chris Elmendorf - Professor of Law, UC Davis
Section III - The Political Science of District Elections
Speaker: Corey Cook, Professor of Political Science and Director, Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good, University of San Francisco
Lunch and keynote addressStan Forbes, Commissioner, California Citizens Redistricting Commission
Redistricting San Francisco: Demographics and Technology
Speaker: David Latterman, Associate Director, Master of Public Affair, USF
Redistricting San Francisco: Maps and Rountable Discussion
Speakers: 
David Lee, Executive Director, Chinese-American Voters Education Committee
David Pilpel, San Francisco Redistricting Task Force
Calvin Welch, Program Director, San Francisco Information Clearing House
Moderator: Chris Elmendorf, UC Davis School of Law
Discussants: Corey Cook and David Laterman, USF
General Admission: $20.
Information: mccarthycenter@usfca.edu usfca.edu/centers/mccarthy/redistricting

Celebrate Camp Mather
When: January 28, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
What: Annual fund raising event to introduce people to Camp Mather and to enjoy a day of fun.  Music, jumpy houses, arts and crafts, nature corner, ping pong tournament, souvenirs, lunch and silent auction.
Information: campmather.com

Chinese Newcomers Service Center - Gung Hay Fat Choy! 23rd Annual New Year's Dinner on Woodland Avenue!
When: January 28, 2012 - Saturday
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland, San Francisco
What: Good Luck Dinner celebrating the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Dragon.  Fundraiser for the Chinese Newcomers Service Center.  Start out the New Year right with the best in Won Ton Soup, Chinese Chicken Salad, Lemon Shrimp, Cashew Chicken, Cha Sil Toishan Brownies, Don Tot, and munch munch more...too munch to list.
Talented Chefs: Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Ross Mirkarimi, Dennis Herrera, John Avalos, Eric Mar, Leland Yee, Fiona Ma, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Campos, Phil Ting, Betty Yee, Aaron Peskin, Hubert Gee, Melvin Lee, Sandy Lau, Amy Cheng, Jackie Kious, Ted Fang, Richard Ow, Eileen Kivlehan, Pam Brennan, Ann Kirk, Ed Sykes, Steve Lewey, Thea Selby, Hanna Leung, George Surmaitis, Eddie Chin, Joan Simmons, Samson Wong, Frances Hsieh, Mabel Soo, Julie Soo, Eliza Chan, Julia Ling, Cheryl Willis, Judith Flynn, Mary Jung, Angela Chan, Peter and Mei Lam, Carlos Serrano-Quan, Virginia Sung, Camilla Schneider, John Maa, Ryszard Koprowski, Lawrence Ling, Renee Golanty-Koel, Stephanie Jee, Ben and Ruby Tom, Zoanne Nordstrom, Rafael Mandelman, Gimmy Park Li and Xing Chu Wang.  Chief Chef: Esther Marks
Chinese Newcomers Service Center: 
President - Hanna Leung
Vice President -- Hubert Gee
TreasurerAngela Chan
Secretary: George Surmaitis
Board: Otis Byrd, Edward Campos, Peter Chak, Nancy Chen, Eric Cheung, John Costello, Milton Hum, Peter Lam, Sandy Lau, Melvin Lee, John Parente, Samson Wei, Gary Wong, Thomas Yuen
Executive Director: Carlos Serrano-Quan
Donor's Choice $18. *8 is a Chinese lucky number.  $20, $28, $38, $50, $78, $88, $100, $228
Mail check "CNSC" to Jane Morrison  44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco 94117
RSVP: Jane 564-1482


January 29, 2012 - Sunday


Michael Goldstein Memorial
When: January 29, 2012 - Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: SEIU Local 1021, 350 Rhode Island (entrance at 17th Street and Kansas Street) San Francisco.
What: Celebration of Michaeal Goldstein.
Information: eileenhansensf8@#yahoo.com

January 31, 2012 - Tuesday

Florida Primary
Information2012presdientialelectionnews.com

A Madcap Romp Through San Francisco Political History - Paul Rosenberg
When: January 31, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's Church 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: "A Madcap Romp Through San Francisco Political History" - Guest Speaker: Paul Rosenberg
Perfect place to meet and mingle with other San Francisco history lovers, as well as to explore our city's enchanting history in depth.  
$5. non-members 
Informationsanfranciscohistory.org

February 1, 2012 - Wednesday

Plan C - Rally for Condo Conversion Reform
When: February 1, 2012 - Wednesday
8:15 a.m.
Where: Steps of City Hall, San Francisco
What: Rally for Condo Conversation Reform by Plan C with the Small Property Owners of San Francisco.  
Information: plancsf.org

Redistricting Task Force - Off-Site Meeting
When: February 1, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Neighborhood Center, 362 Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Off-site meeting of Redistricting Task Force
Task Force: Eric McDonnell, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Mellissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org


FDR Democratic Meeting
When: February 1, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Northern Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: First meeting of the New Year, membership sign up, discussion of New Direction of the Club.


February 2, 2012 - Thursday


San Francisco Coalition Against Hate Violence - "Even One is Too Many"
When: February 2, 2012 - Thursday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Federal Building, 9th 7th Street, Room B-020 (attendees are advised to bring a photo ID for entry into the Federal Building). San Francisco.
What: Panel Discussion on the increase of Hate Violence in the Tenderloin.  
Welcome: Carol Russo, Senior Conciliation Specialists US Department of Justice
Panel Discussion:
Nancy Appel, Anti-Defamation League - on Historical Indentifiers of Violent Extremist Groups
Seth Steward  - San Francisco District Attorney's Office - on being a safe and helpful witness of hate crime
Pastor Steve Sabin at Christ Church Lutheran and District 6 Resident - on reasons why people join extremist groups.
Jerry Elster - Organizer, All of Us or None - on working with hate groups inside the prison
Group Discussion and Recommendations  Facilitated by Patrice O'Neal, Not in Our Town Representative
Closing - San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Information: Zoe Polk zoe.polk@sfgov.org


The State of Black San Francisco 2012
When: February 2, 2012 - Thursday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Sponsored by Osiris Coalition - Policy and legislative discussion regarding:
Regionalism, Local Decision Making and The African American Out-Migration
Crisis Among Men and Boys of Color
Job Quality and Black Workers
Equity Strategies and Community Benefits
Feature Speakers:
Alan Fernandez Smith and Laurie Jones - Neighbors - Urban Habitat
Joe Brooks and Kisasi Brooks - PolicyLink
Steven Pitts - U.C. Berkeley Labor Center
Juliet Ellis - San Francisc Public Utilities Commission
Movie after the discussion "Black Power Mix Tape 1968 to 1975". 


Supervisor Scott Wiener - Open House and Reception
When: February 2, 2012 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 274, San Francisco
What: Open House and reception  with Supervisor Scott Wiener highlighting  the works of District 8 artists Augusta Talbot and Rob Cox.  Refreshments and snacks will be served.  Both the artists will be present to speak to their pieces and answer any questions you may have.
Information: scott.wiener@sfgov.org


SF4 Democracy General and PAC Meeting
When: February 2, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda:
Early Endorsement for State Senator Mark Leno, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Congressional Candidate Norman Solomon.  
Occupy 22.0: goals and strategies beyond encampments - Panel Discussion featuring Occupy SF activists and supporters.  Panelists:
Ben Hansell, Occupy SF
Robin Krop, SF 99% Coalition and Occupy Be the Change Caucus
Kames Cox-Geraghty, Occupy SF
Diana Macassa, Occupy SF Outreach Committee
Craig Rouskey, Occupy SF (invited)
Information: sf4democracy.org

February 3, 2012 - Friday


Black History Month Kickoff
When: February 3, 2012 -- Friday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco
Information: sfaahcsf.org


February 4, 2012 - Saturday


Nevada Presidential   Caucus  
2012presidentialelectionnews.com


Maine Presidential Caucus  - February 4 through 11th, 2012 --  
2012presidentialelectionnews.com

Jane Warner Plaque Presentation
When: February 4, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  17th Street and Market, San Francisco
What: Dedication and ceremony  of bronze plaque in honor of the late Jane Warner -  San Francisco Patrol Special Police officer.  Mayor Ed Lee, District Supervisor Scott Wiener and former Supervisor Bevan Dufty will be attending.
Information and source: ebar.com

February 6, 2012 - Monday


Redistricting Task Force - Off-Site Meeting
When: February 6, 2012 -  Monday 
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Marina Middle School, 3500 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Off-site meeting of Redistricting Task Force
Task ForceEric McDonnell, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Mellissa Tidwell
Informationsfgov2.org



February 7, 2012 - Tuesday


Colorado Caucus -
 2012presidentialelectionnews.com

Minnesota Caucus -
2012presidentialelectionnews.com

Missouri Primary
2012presidentialelectionnews.com

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Redistricting 
When: February 7, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood house, 953 De Haro, San Francisco
What:  Meet the Chair Eric McDonnell and Vice-Chair Jenny Lam of the Redistricting Task Force, hear about proposed changes in the boundaires of District 10 and other Districts.    Joint meeting with Harvey Matthews Bayview Hunters Point Democratic Club.  Also, election of PHDC officers for 2012.
Information: phdemclub.org

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