Monday, February 6, 2012

Redistricting Meeting - Mapping - February 6th


 Feb. lst meeting held at Mission Neighborhood House

 Task Members: Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Jenny Lam, Eric McDonnell, Marily Mondejar, David Philpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell

 Supervisor David Campos attended meeting - gave brief remarks



Redistricting meetings continue tonight, Monday,  February 6th - Marina Middle  School, 3500 Fillmore Street, San Francisco.


A great place to learn about your City and meet  other people who care about San Francisco - besides it is a fascinating process - mapping by computer.


Information: sfgov2.org

February 6, 2012 - Monday


Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: February 6, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Lunar New Year 4710 - Year of the Dragon
When: February 6, 2012 - Monday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Rotunda, City Hall, San Francisco
What: Celebration of Lunar New Year 4710 - Year of the Dragon with Mayor Edwin M. Lee, President of the Board David Chiu, Supervisors Carmen Chu, Jane Kim and Eric Mar and Assessor Phil Ting.
RSVP: 415-554-6683

Excelsior Action Group Community Meeting
When: February 6, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 35 San Juan, San Francisco.
What: Quarterly community meeting.  Supervisor Avalos will be there along with Captain Daniel Mahoney.   Discussion on public safety, cleaning, business recruitment, beautification and the festival.  
Information: Nicole Agbayani, EAG Corridor Manager - 585-0110


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: Agenda: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=3304
 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
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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: February 7, 2012 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
SMTA Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Leona Bridges, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Bruce Oka, Joel Ramos
Information: sfmta.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: February 7, 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

Conservatory of Flowers - "San Francisco's Playland at the Beach: The Early Years 1914-1945"
When: February 7, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. Doors Open to view the Playland exhibit before the lecture at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
What: California historian James R. Smith will give a special lecture "San Francisco's Playland at the Beach: The Early Years.  1914-1945".  $5.
Source: richmondsfblog.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 boundaries of District 10 and other Districts.    Joint meeting withHarvey Matthews Bayview Hunters Point Democratic Club.  Also, election of PHDC officers for 2012.
Informationphdemclub.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Club - PAC Meeting
When: February 7, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: PAC Meeting
Harvey Milk LGBT Club's 2012 Board:
Glendon "Anna Conda" Hyde - President
Kevin Bard - E Board Internal
Kim-Shree Maufas - E. Board Political
Alex Smith - VP Internal
Carol Stuart - E Board Organizing
Tom Temprano - VP External
Nate Albee - Events  and Fundraising
Max Siegel - Treasurer
Jamies Rafaela Wolf - E Board Outreach
Peter Gallotta - Recorder
Dean Disaster - E Board Outreach
Sue Englander - Correspondent
Sourcemilkclub.org

February 8, 2012 - Wednesday


Budget and Finance Committee
When: February 8, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org

Lower Polk Neighbors - General Meeting
When: February 8, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Items from Agenda:
Art in the Lower Polk Neighborhood,   SFPD Update, Community Court update, CPMC update, proposed Lower Polk "Community Benefit District"
Information: lowerpolkneighbors.org

 February 9, 2012 - Thursday


Planning Commission
When: February 9, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Ron Miguel, Mchael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rodney Fong, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf.planning.org


Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service - Supervisor David Campos
When: February 9, 2012 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Brown Bag with San Francisco Supervisor David Campos.  Immigration police and politics: How local politics can make a big difference in shaping a policy agenda.  
Source: momagic.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: February 9, 2012 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Sean Elsbernd, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Tenants Together - Happy Hour
When: February 9, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 10 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Join Tenants Together in San Francisco Happy Hour.  Come hang out with fellow tenant advocates and activists.  
Information: tenantstogether.org

Emerge America
When: February 9, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Palio d'Asti, 640 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
What:  It's a New Year!  Help thank outgoing board officer and welcome Gretchen Schoenstein as Emerge America's new Board Chair.
A New Year comes a new promise of electing more women the year before.
Single ticket $20.12
Information: Alilsha Woodward alisha@emergeamerica.org

David Campos for Supervisor Fundraiser
When: February 9, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: First fundraiser for Supervisor David Campos' re-election campaign!
Host CommitteeAssemblyman Tom Ammiano, Esther Marks, Erick Arguello, Buck Bagot, Miguel Bustos, Sheila Chung Hagen, Petra De Jesus, Rachel Ebora, Rafael Mandelman, Victor Marquez, Kim-Shree Maufas, Lorena Melgarejo, Guiliana "Huli" Milanese, Ana Perez, Hilary Ronen, Debra Walker, Steve William
Cash bar, appetizers provided. Donation: $25., $50., $100., $250., $500.

Chinese for Affirmative Action - Mayor Ed Lee
When: February 9, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - Membership Meeting.  Members will vote on the new board at 6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Conversation with the Mayor
Where: Gordon J. Lau Elementary School Auditorium, 950 Clay Street, San Francisco
What: A CAA Conversation with Mayor Ed Lee. Annual Membership Meeting.
Free for CAA Members. $20. suggested donation for non-members.
Light refreshments.
Informationcaasf.org


February 10, 2012 - Friday through February 12, 2012


California Democratic Party Convention
When: February 10, 2012 - Friday through February 12, 2012 - Sunday
Where: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego
What: Kicking off the 2012 election cycle that will see us take back the House, protect our U.S. Senate seat and returnPresident Obama to the White House.
Information: cademconvention.org

California Young Democrats Convention
When: February 10, 2012 - Friday  to February 12, 2012 - Sunday
Where: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego
What: California Young Democrats Convention.  
Information: youngdems.org/convention-2012

February 11, 2012 - Saturday


2012 Chinatown Community Street Fair
When: February 11, 2012 - Saturday 
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
When: February 12, 2012 - Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth Square, San Francisco
What: Chinese New Year Community Street Fair.  Dance, music and Chinese arts.
Sourcesf.funcheap.com

Beale and Bryant Street Dog Park - Grand Opening
When: February 11, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What: Grand Opening Event of Beale and Bryant Street Dog Park.
Dog Treat Handouts, Ask a Vet, Ask A Trainer, Dog Nail Trimming.  Dogs Available for Adoption, Information on Fostering a Dog SPCA and Grateful Dogs Rescue
Emcee Bud E. Luv, Music Mixes by DJ Boom Bostic
Silent Auction Donors: A Girl and Your Dog, Brannan Street Accupuncture, Bud E. Luv, Cafe Pascucci, Cetana Salon, City Dogs/Bernie's Grooming, Doo Doo Dood, Eliot Simon Temple, Hi Dive Restaurant + Bar, Imageglow Candles, Mission  Yoga , Pawtrero Bath House + Feed Co., Public House, Remaincom Technical Support, San Francisco Giants, SB40 Restaurant, Suchada Thai Massage, Town's End Restaurant, Who Let The Dogs Out, Yap Wraps, YeeePaw! Pet Care, Cabrio Taxi Pedicabs
Thank you to those who have made the Dog Park Possible
Marty Corressel, Josh Wolf, SF Patrol Special Police, SF Dog, Rincon Hill Community Group, Pawtrero Bath House + Feed Co., Bridgeview, BayCrest Towers, Bayside Village, 333 Harrison, Emerald Fund, Caltrans, Rincon-Point-Sout Beach CAC, SF Redevelopment Agency, Department of Public Works
Community Volunteers Park Open + Close:
Aine O'Connell and "Sammi", Andre Clark and "Rossi", Celia Iwama and "Savannah", Darcy McPhee and "Ruby", Deborah Cebrik and "Suki", Diane Fornasier and "Bosco + Sophie", Jamie Whitaker, Jay Llacuna and "Silly", John Sourial and "Suki", Josh Wolf and "Evie", Kim+Scott Legoki and "Josie + Doris Day", Marty Coressel, Penny Young and "Snickers", Rick McPhee and "Ruby", San Francisco Special Patrol - Scott Hart and Todd Hart


San Francisco Redistricting Task Force - Special Meeting
When: February 11, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m.
Where: Washington High School, 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco
Task Force Members: Eric McDonnell, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Mellissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org


Democratic Women's Forum - A Valentine Salute to Our New Members
When: February 11, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: A Valentine Salute to Our New Members:
Roses are red
Violets are Blue
We hope You'll attend
This party's for you
Light Libations.  Sweets for the Sweet
New Members - Our Special Guests
New Members: Sharmin Bock, Arlene Boro, Teresa, Cox,  Bevan Dufty, Claire Dunn, Richar and Shirley Hansen, Vivian Imperiale, Jo Jackson, Margel Kaufman, Karen Kircher, Mary Ling Lee, Judith Robinson, Gabriella Shultz, Ken Tray, Emily Murase, Debra Walker, Louise Swig, Rose Casserly, Carol Tatum, Justin Morgan, Kirin Lai, Mary Casselry Keil, Marilyn Morley, Gladys Soto 
All others - $10.
RSVP by February 8, 2012 
New members - 415-673-1908
all others: SYBSUE@aol.com
Democratic Women's Forum Committe:
Joan Simmons - President
Suzanne Bushnell, Event Chair
Maeilyn Morley, Hospitality Chair
Cheryl Willis, Recording Secretary
Pansy Waller, Treasurer
InformationDWForum.org

2012 Chinese New Year Parade - San Francisco
When: February 11, 2012 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Market and Second Street to Kearny and Jackson, San Francisco
What: Chinese New Year Parade.  
Information:  sanfranciscochinatown.com
Sourcesf.funcheap.com

February 12, 2012 - Sunday 


AIDS Memorial Quilt - Castro Street
When: February 12, 2012 - Sunday
Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Old Tower Records site on Market Street, San Francisco
What: 40 panels of the AIDS Memorial quilt will be on display at the old Tower Records site on Market Street. These panels have not been shown in San Francisco since 1999.  Thanks to Petyr Kane of Citizen and Body and Beth Feingold of Under One Roof for making the project happen. 
Source: Facebook - Cliff's Variety

February 13, 2012 - Monday


Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Supervisor Christina Olague
When: February 13, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Special membership meeting featuring newly appointed Supervisor Christina Olague.
Information:  alicebtoklas.org

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
When: February 13, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Note New Location: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Towers, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda: Update from Supervisor Scott Wiener's office, crime update, Special Guest:
Eric McDonnell, Chair of Redistricting Task Force
Information: dtna.org

February 14, 2012 - Tuesday


Valentine's Day 


February 15, 2012 - Wednesday


San Francisco 99 Percent Coalition - Which Way Forward? Public Forum
When: February 15, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian-Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Which Way Forward? A public forum presented by the San Francisco 99% Coalition.  Direct Action, Electoral Politics, and other Paths to Progressive Change in America. 
Inspired by the nationwide and international Occupy movement, this program will explore how activists can devise effective strategies to bring about a more just, peaceful and humane society.
Participants:
Rocky Anderson - Justice Party candidate for US President
Margaret Flowers - Physicians for a National Health Program., Occupy-Washington DC
Tom Gallagher, Progressive Democrats of America-SF, former Mass. State Representative
Dave Welsh - San Francisco Labor Council - ILWU Longview port support
Moderated by Rose Aguilar - host of KALW's "Your Call.".
Admission: $10. (nobody turned away for lack of funds)
Source: sf4democracy.org 

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Corporations are People Too. Really?
When: February 15, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: "Clean Money in Politics: the Need to Disclose".  
Panel includes
Joni Eisen - President of the Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Clean Money California
Helen Grieco - Common Cause
Jay Costa - Maplight.org
Bob Boileau - 28th Amendment  Group
Geza Polony - Move to Amend
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com


February 16, 2012 - Thursday


Central Subway Community Advisory Group Meeting
When: February 16, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, 925 Stockton Street, 2nd Floor,  San Francisco
What: Items from Agenda:
General Update, Stockton Street Envisioning Plan, Phase 3 Civic Design Review for the Chinatown Station
Information: centralsubwaysf.com

District 3 Democratic Club - Annual Meeting
When: February 16, 2012 - Thursday
6:15 p.m.
Where: Tel-hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Annual meeting.  
Supervisor David Chiu - district update
Election of 2012 Board
Center for Election Sciences will discuss their perspective on the potential changes to how SF votes and present on the alternative Approval Voting system.
Presentation from a Redistricting Task Force member.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.org


San Francisco Organizing Project - Soul of the City
When: February 16, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2nd Floor Gallery, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: 7th Annual Soul of the City Event.  
Enjoy delicious light fare and drinks amidst the "I Am Beautiful" art installation
2012 Community Builders Award Honorees:
The San  Francisco  Immigrant Legal and Education Network, in memory of Mission neighborhood organizer Eric Quezada
The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund
Sherri Sawyer, SFOP Education Leader
2012 Honorary Committee:
Tom Ammiano, Buck Bagot, Margaret Brodkin, Willie Brown, David Campos, David Chiu, Jose Cisneros, Malia Cohen, Bevan Dufty, Charles Gagan, Marvin Goodman, John S. Hardin, Glenda Hope, Edwin Lee, Mark Leno, Kim-Shree Maufas, Sydney Mintz, Ross Mirkarimi, Emily M. Murase, Nancy Pelosi, Baxter Rice, Sally Ann Ryan, Elias Salomon, Richard Smith, Julie Saxe-Taller, Ben Shockey, Eleanor Williams, Leland Yee.
SFOP Executive Board: Ali Akbar, Carl Alexander, Michelle Antonse, James Calacal, Shorey Chapman, Blanca Diaz, Sue England, Juan Carlos Esteban, Myrna Godinez, Abra Greenspan, Mickey McCormick, David Morgenstein, Joan Pierson, Liz Lian Ungar, Dana Vincoff, Erika Katske - Executive Director
$75.  Purchase tickets: sfop.org - RSVP by February 9th.


February 17, 2012 - Friday


Redistricting Task Force - Regular Meeting
When: February 17, 2012 - Friday
3:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What: Regular Meeting:
 Task ForceEric McDonnell, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Mellissa Tidwell
Informationsfgov2.org

February 19, 2012 - Sunday

Warren Hellman Memorial Celebration
When: February 19, 2012 - Sunday
All Day - details to follow
Where: Golden Gate Park, Hellman Hollow - previously known as Speedway Meadow,  San Francisco
What: Public Celebration for Hardly Strickly Bluegrass Festival founder and benefactor Warren Hellman.
Exact time and details of the concert are still being worked out.  Visit strictlybluegrass.com for latest updates.  

February 20, 2012 - Monday

President's Day



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