February 27, 2012 - Monday
Ballot Simplification Committee
When: February 27, 2012 - Monday
9:00 a.m
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Agenda items for whole week http://sfgov2.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/elections/ElectionsArchives/Meeting_Information/BSC/agendas/2012/June/BSC%20Agenda,%20Feb.%2027-March%202.pdf
Committee: June Fraps, Ann Jorgensen, Adele Fasick, Christine Unruh
Information: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=599
City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: February 27, 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: February 27, 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: February 27, 2012 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where : City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Loiu, Jamienne S. Studley, Charles L. Ward
Information: sfethics.org
Friends of Caltrain, San Francisco Transit Riders Union - Fast Track Proposal
When: February 27, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Sierra Club, 85 Second Street, San Francisco, Ca.
What:
Time-sensitive proposal to modernize Caltrain by bringing high-speed rail investment to the San Francisco region much earlier than originally planned. SFTRU, Friends of Caltrain, and the Sierra Club Joint Transportation Committee have invited Luis Zurinaga of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority to speak about the Fast Start proposal and take Questions.
Information: sftru.org
San Francisco Recreation and Park - Bond Outreach
When: February 27, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: In the process of developing another parks bond proposal for voter consideration on the November 2012 ballot. We'd like to hear from you and receive feedback about what is currently missing from the community parks and what new needs might have emerged since 2008.
Information: rpd.bondfeedback@sfgov.org
Westside Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: February 27, 2012 - Monday
7:30 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Presentation by Shirley Hansen regarding the civil grand jury. Also welcome community college board candidate Rodrigo Santos.
Information: info@wdcsf.org
February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
Arizona Primary
Michigan Primary
Save the America's Cup
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
Noon Sharp
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Save the America's Cup. Fighting for our jobs! Join Mayor Ed Lee. Tell City Hall to put San Francisco back to Work!
Sponsored by Alliance for Jobs and Sustainable Growth Carpenters, Local 22, Operating Engineers, Local 3, LIUNA! Laborers's Local 261.
Information: allianceforjobs.org
Board of Supervisors
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia aCohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olgaue, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Port Commission
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m. - Open Session
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Francis X. Crowley, Leslie Katz, Ann Lazarus
Information: sf-port.org
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: David Snyder, Bruce Wolfe, Richard Knee, Hanley Chan, Sue Cauthen, Hope Johnson, Suzanne Manneh, Jackson West, Allyson Washburn
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco School Board
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
School Board: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza, Emily M. Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.ed
San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70, Lower Level, San Francisco
Rent Board: Brooks Beard, Dave Crow, Shoba Dandillaya, Deborah Henderson, Jim Hurley, Polly Marshall, Cathy Mosbrucker, Neveo Mosser, Bartholomew Murphy
Information: sfrb.org
Diversity in Tech
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: HUB, 901 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Diversity in Tech - Empowering Women and Underrepresented. Communities to Code, Create and Innovate. Featuring a conversation between Reset San Francisco Founder Phil Ting, Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Brant and Guest Panelists.
Raise awareness about the mission of Black Girls Code and other new organizations that address the shortage of women and minorities in the technology field and to catalyze a network supporters, who are committed to partnering with small businesses and non-profit organizations.
Information: resetsanfrancisco.org - info@resetsanfrancisco.org RSVP
February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
SPUR - The Death of Redevelopment
When: February 29, 2012- Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: The Death of Redevelopment. Hear discussion with leaders of San Francisco and Oakland. Speakers include Fred Blackwell, the Assistant City Administrator for the City of Oakland and Tiffany Bohee, the Executive Director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. Free to members. $10. for non-members.
Information: spur.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: bos.org
The Future of Universal Health Care: Is San Francisco Leading the Way?
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Where: Glide, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Panel of public health planners, providers, patients and journalists share their own perspective on the future of universal health care.
Panel:
Moderator: Barbara Grady, reporter, San Francisco Public Press
Tangerine Brigham, director, Health San Francisco Program
William Dow, research, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Pat Dennehy, director, Glide Health Services
Karen Hill, clinic manager, Glide Health Services
Abbie Yant, vice president of Mission, Advocacy and Community Health at Saint Francisco Memorial Hospital
Healthy San Francisco patient.
Sponsors: The San Francisco Public Press, Glide Foundation, Glide Health Services, Association of Health Care Journalists, UC Berkeley of Public Health
Free.
Information: sfpublicpress.org/healthy-sf-forum
California Music and Culture Association - Industry Cocktail Happy Hour with Mayor Ed Lee
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Grand, 520 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Join CMAC and other industry representatives for a meet and greet with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee. Mix and mingle with members of the entertainment, art and culture communities. This is an excellent opportunity to share your experience, ideas or perspective with the Mayor.
Non-members $20.
RSVP and Information: cmacsf.org
2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Community Open House - Mission Dolores Park
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mission High School Cafeteria, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Open house to provide feed back and celebrate the community's success in creating an improved Dolores Park.
Information: sfrecpark.org/dolaresparkproject.org
San Francisco Police Commission - Neighborhood Meeting
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Park District Grattan Elementary School, 165 Grattan Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org
Duboce Park Community Meeting
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Recreation Center, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Updates on Duboce Park projects, programs and problems at Duboce Park Quarterly Community Meeting. Eric Anderson, Park Services Manager for Park Service Area 6, will lead the meeting and report on all of the maintenance and construction projects and issues in Duboce Park and the Recreation Center.
Information: eric.andersen@sfgov.org
San Francisco Police Commission Meeting - Grattan Elementary School
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Grattan Elementary School, 165 Grattan Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org
Arizona Primary
Michigan Primary
Save the America's Cup
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
Noon Sharp
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Save the America's Cup. Fighting for our jobs! Join Mayor Ed Lee. Tell City Hall to put San Francisco back to Work!
Sponsored by Alliance for Jobs and Sustainable Growth Carpenters, Local 22, Operating Engineers, Local 3, LIUNA! Laborers's Local 261.
Information: allianceforjobs.org
Board of Supervisors
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia aCohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olgaue, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Port Commission
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m. - Open Session
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Francis X. Crowley, Leslie Katz, Ann Lazarus
Information: sf-port.org
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: David Snyder, Bruce Wolfe, Richard Knee, Hanley Chan, Sue Cauthen, Hope Johnson, Suzanne Manneh, Jackson West, Allyson Washburn
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco School Board
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
School Board: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza, Emily M. Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.ed
San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70, Lower Level, San Francisco
Rent Board: Brooks Beard, Dave Crow, Shoba Dandillaya, Deborah Henderson, Jim Hurley, Polly Marshall, Cathy Mosbrucker, Neveo Mosser, Bartholomew Murphy
Information: sfrb.org
San Francisco Recreation and Park - Bond Outreach
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: In the process of developing another parks bond proposal for voter consideration on the November 2012 ballot. We'd like to hear from you and receive feedback about what is currently missing from the community parks and what new needs might have emerged since 2008.
Information: rpd.bondfeedback@sfgov.org
Entertainment Commission
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Neal Cavellini, Al Perez, Bryant Tan
Information: sfgov2.org
Diversity in Tech
When: February 28, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: HUB, 901 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Diversity in Tech - Empowering Women and Underrepresented. Communities to Code, Create and Innovate. Featuring a conversation between Reset San Francisco Founder Phil Ting, Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Brant and Guest Panelists.
Raise awareness about the mission of Black Girls Code and other new organizations that address the shortage of women and minorities in the technology field and to catalyze a network supporters, who are committed to partnering with small businesses and non-profit organizations.
Information: resetsanfrancisco.org - info@resetsanfrancisco.org RSVP
February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
SPUR - The Death of Redevelopment
When: February 29, 2012- Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: The Death of Redevelopment. Hear discussion with leaders of San Francisco and Oakland. Speakers include Fred Blackwell, the Assistant City Administrator for the City of Oakland and Tiffany Bohee, the Executive Director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. Free to members. $10. for non-members.
Information: spur.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: bos.org
The Future of Universal Health Care: Is San Francisco Leading the Way?
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Where: Glide, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Panel of public health planners, providers, patients and journalists share their own perspective on the future of universal health care.
Panel:
Moderator: Barbara Grady, reporter, San Francisco Public Press
Tangerine Brigham, director, Health San Francisco Program
William Dow, research, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Pat Dennehy, director, Glide Health Services
Karen Hill, clinic manager, Glide Health Services
Abbie Yant, vice president of Mission, Advocacy and Community Health at Saint Francisco Memorial Hospital
Healthy San Francisco patient.
Sponsors: The San Francisco Public Press, Glide Foundation, Glide Health Services, Association of Health Care Journalists, UC Berkeley of Public Health
Free.
Information: sfpublicpress.org/healthy-sf-forum
California Music and Culture Association - Industry Cocktail Happy Hour with Mayor Ed Lee
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Grand, 520 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Join CMAC and other industry representatives for a meet and greet with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee. Mix and mingle with members of the entertainment, art and culture communities. This is an excellent opportunity to share your experience, ideas or perspective with the Mayor.
Non-members $20.
RSVP and Information: cmacsf.org
2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Community Open House - Mission Dolores Park
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mission High School Cafeteria, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Open house to provide feed back and celebrate the community's success in creating an improved Dolores Park.
Information: sfrecpark.org/dolaresparkproject.org
San Francisco Police Commission - Neighborhood Meeting
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Park District Grattan Elementary School, 165 Grattan Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org
Duboce Park Community Meeting
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Recreation Center, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Updates on Duboce Park projects, programs and problems at Duboce Park Quarterly Community Meeting. Eric Anderson, Park Services Manager for Park Service Area 6, will lead the meeting and report on all of the maintenance and construction projects and issues in Duboce Park and the Recreation Center.
Information: eric.andersen@sfgov.org
San Francisco Police Commission Meeting - Grattan Elementary School
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Grattan Elementary School, 165 Grattan Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, R. James Slaughter
Information: sf-police.org
San Francisco Recreation and Park - Bond Outreach
When: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: In the process of developing another parks bond proposal for voter consideration on the November 2012 ballot. We'd like to hear from you and receive feedback about what is currently missing from the community parks and what new needs might have emerged since 2008.
Information: rpd.bondfeedback@sfgov.org
March 1, 2012 - Thursday
Public Safety Committee
When: March 1, 2012 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: John Avalos, Christina Olague, Eric Mar
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: March 1, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org
Rules Committee
When: March 1, 2012 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
Day of Action
When: March 1, 2012 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Civic Center, San Francisco
What: Day of Action to Demand that the California Government fully fund public education, fully fund social services. Tax the rich
Information: occupyeducationca.org/wordpress/.
Redistricting Task Force
When: March 1, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnell, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org
San Francisco Recreation and Park - Bond Outreach
When: March 1, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jean Parker Elementary School, 840 Broadway, San Francisco
What: In the process of developing another parks bond proposal for voter consideration on the November 2012 ballot. We'd like to hear from you and receive feedback about what is currently missing from the community parks and what new needs might have emerged since 2008.
Information: rpd.bondfeedback@sfgov.org
David Campos - Community Meeting
When: March 1, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Economic Development Agency, 2301 Mission Street, Room 211, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to learn about upcoming improvements to Mission Street , the Road Work involved and temporary MUNI changes.
Information: camposstaff@sfgov.orh
March 3, 2012 - Saturday
Washington Caucus (Presidential) - 2012presidentialelecitonnews.com
SFMTA - Town Hall Meeting
When: March 3, 2012 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: SFMTA Headquarters, One South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor Atrium, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting to discuss the Agency's Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014 budget that begins July lst. Provides an opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to meet directly with SFMTA staff to discuss specific programs and projects.
Information: sfbudget@sfmta.com
Bernice Biggs - Memorial Service
When: March 3, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco.
Memorial website: BerniceBiggs.org
2nd Annual San Francisco History Expo
When: March 3, 2012 - Saturday - 11 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
March 4, 2012 - Sunday - 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Old Mint, 88 Fifth Street, San Francisco
What: 2nd Annual San Francisco History Expo. Showcases mini-museums set up by participating organizations to feature oral histories , artifacts and photographs.
Historic personalities from SF's early days will also attend in the form of Actions Past , a special events production company specializing in historically-themed events (Emperor Joshua Norton plans to make an appearance).
Organizations participating:
Bernal History Project, California Historical Society, Chinese Historical Society of America, City Guides, Friends of the Cable Car Museum, GLBT Historical Society, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Golden Gate Park Preservation Alliance, Guardians of the City, Henry W. Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry, Labor Archives and Research Center/San Francisco State University, Market Street Railway, Museum of Performance and Design, National Japanese American Historical Society, Potrero Hill Archives Project, Presidio Historical Association, Presidio Trust History Association, San Francisco Architectural Heritage, San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society, San Francisco History Association, San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, San Francisco Media Archives, San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge, SFgenealogy, Shaping San Francisco/Foundsf.org, Society of California Pioneers, Sunset Parkside Education Action Committee, Telegraph Hill Dwellers, The Victorian Alliance, Treasure Island History Association, Visitacion Valley History Project, Western Neighborhoods Project, Alan Zimmerman, Historic Artist, Elegent Pit Stops Exhibition
Information: sfhistoryexpo.org
Admission is free, donation requested at the door.
Information: sfhistory.org
Building the Next American Revolution: A Celebration and Tribute to Grace Lee Boggs
When: March 3, 2012 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Chinese Cultural Center, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor (in the Hilton Hotel), San Francisco
What: Chinese Progressive Association honors the legacy of an Asian American movement hero - Grace Lee Boggs. Reception and book signing. Grace Lee Boggs will reflect on Asian American activism and the movement during the current political times and key issues affecting the world today.
Cultural performances, long-time friend and actor Danny Glover and Scott Kurashige, Professor of American Culture and history and co-author of her book "The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century"
Ticket price: #5.-20. sliding scale.
Information: cpasforg
March 4, 2012 - Sunday
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Supervisor Speaker Series.
When: March 4, 2012 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: San Francisco Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Meet with Supervisor Malia Cohen.
Information: sfrwjdc@yahoo.com
Dan Kalb for City Council
When: March 4, 2012 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: 62 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Dan Kalb running for Oakland City Council (District One).
Co-hosts: Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting, Tom Brown, Jennifer Clary, Hene Kelly, Rafael Mandelman, Trent Orr, Rebecca Prozan, Debra Walker, Roland Washington, Jane Morrison, Agar Jaicks.
Donor's Choice: $35. $50. $75. $100. Please contribute as much as you can.
Information: facebook.com/DanKalb
March 5, 2012 - Monday
Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Committee
When: March 5, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Community Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Christina Olague from District 5 will discuss safety in the area - Christina Olague is on the Supervisors Public Safety Committee. Sgt. Luke Martin from Northern Police Station will also speak.
Information: safety@hayesvalleysf.org hayesvalleysf.org
"The Ins and Outs of Becoming an Appointed Official in San Francisco"
When: March 5, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Federation Boardroom, 121 Steuart Street, San Francisco
What: Hear from Jewish community leaders, City Commissioners, and Board of Supervisors and Mayoral staff members about how to engage in civic life in San Francisco by joining a Commission. Learn about applying to become a commissioner or appointed officlal.
Panelists include:
Michael Sweet, Chair of the Human Rights Commission
Leslie Katz - Commissioner for San Francisco Port Commission
Catherine Stefani - Legislative Aide to Supervisor Mark Farrell
Nicole Wheaton, Commissions and Appointments Coordinator for Mayor Lee
Community co-sponsors: National Council of Jewish Women-San Francisco, Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club, Anti-Defamation League, Progressive Jewish Alliance, Congregation Emanu-El
RSVP: Laura Rumpf - lrumpf@jcrc.org
March 6, 2012 - Tuesday
Super Tuesday - Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia (2012presidentialelectionnews.com)
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: March 6, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhoodd House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Activists from OccupySF will share their thoughts, past experiences, and future visions.
Also a brief presentation from the "Free Muni for Youth Coalition".
Information: phdemclub.org
March 7, 2012 - Wednesday
San Francisco Democratic Party - Onward to Victory
When: March 7, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program - Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason, San Francisco
What: Onward To Victory - San Francisco Democratic Party Spring Gala 2012.
Sponsors:
Champion: SEIU Local 1021
Platinum: Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, Mary Silver, Alix Rosenthal and Debra Walker
Benefactor: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi - Democratic Leader, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, State Senator Mark Leno, Barbary Coast Consulting, Laborers' Local 261, National Union of Healthcare Workers, San Francisco Labor Council, Theatrical Stage Employees Local 16, Melanie Nutter
Chartered Democratic Club: District 3 Democratic Club, District 5 Democratic Club, Democratic Women's Forum, Democratic Women in Action, San Francisco Young Democrats
Supporter: San Francisco Women's Political Committee, United Educators of San Francisco, Whitehurst,Mosher Campaign Strategy and Media, Rafael Mandelman
Friend: Bob Dockendorff, Dick Grosboll, Hon. Carole Migden, Jane Morrison, Connoe O'Connor
(per invitation)
Tickets: $150. each - purchase tickets: actblue.com/page/2012gala
San Francisco Redistricting Task Force Meeting
When: March 7, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
March 6, 2012 - Tuesday
Super Tuesday - Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia (2012presidentialelectionnews.com)
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: March 6, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhoodd House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Activists from OccupySF will share their thoughts, past experiences, and future visions.
Also a brief presentation from the "Free Muni for Youth Coalition".
Information: phdemclub.org
March 7, 2012 - Wednesday
San Francisco Democratic Party - Onward to Victory
When: March 7, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program - Venetian Room, Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason, San Francisco
What: Onward To Victory - San Francisco Democratic Party Spring Gala 2012.
Sponsors:
Champion: SEIU Local 1021
Platinum: Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, Mary Silver, Alix Rosenthal and Debra Walker
Benefactor: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi - Democratic Leader, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, State Senator Mark Leno, Barbary Coast Consulting, Laborers' Local 261, National Union of Healthcare Workers, San Francisco Labor Council, Theatrical Stage Employees Local 16, Melanie Nutter
Chartered Democratic Club: District 3 Democratic Club, District 5 Democratic Club, Democratic Women's Forum, Democratic Women in Action, San Francisco Young Democrats
Supporter: San Francisco Women's Political Committee, United Educators of San Francisco, Whitehurst,Mosher Campaign Strategy and Media, Rafael Mandelman
Friend: Bob Dockendorff, Dick Grosboll, Hon. Carole Migden, Jane Morrison, Connoe O'Connor
(per invitation)
Tickets: $150. each - purchase tickets: actblue.com/page/2012gala
San Francisco Redistricting Task Force Meeting
When: March 7, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnell, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org
Youth Commission and Police Commission Hearing on Youth Police Interactions
When: March 7, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco.
Information: youthcom@sfgov.org
March 8, 2012 - Thursday
International Women's Day Awards Luncheon
When: March 8, 2012 - Thursday
12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Where: Westbay Community Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: International Women's Day Awards Luncheon honoring and recognizing individuals who have dedicated their life's work to achieving equality for women. Global Arts and Education, Inc. in partnership with Women's Intercultural Network celebrate
2012 IWD Honorees:
Man of the Year: Mayor Ed Lee
Unsung Heroine Award - Liesl Gerntholtz, Executive Director Women's Rights Division, Human Rights Watch
Sue Bierman Extraordinary Public Service Award: Zoe Dunning, Retired Navy Commander
Norma Kotaling Community Advocate Award: Sandy Mori Kimochi, Inc. and Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition
Annie M. Powell Community Leadershipp Award - Kimberly Ellis - Executive Director - Emerge California
Spirit of Equality Award - Nazly Mohajer - Commissioner, San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Organization of the Year: SAGE Project
Tickets $125. Information: iwdsummit:com
Assemblymember Fiona Ma - Annual Birthday Celebration
When: March 8, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: NC2 Studio, 1515 Vallejo Street, San Francisco
What: Assemblymember Fiona Ma invites you to her Annual Birthday Celebration.
Featuring DJ I-Cue (aka Ramon Gonzalez) and Colin Gilmore.
Contributions: fionama.com/birthday2012
RSVP: 415-572-0890
SFMTA - Town Hall Meeting
When: March 8, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City College, 50 Phelan Avenue, New Multi-use Building Room 140, lst Floor, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting to discuss the Agency's Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014 budget that begins July lst. Provides an opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to meet directly with SFMTA staff to discuss specific programs and projects.
Information: sfbudget@sfmta.com
March 9, 2012 - Friday
Irish American Democratic Club - St. Patrick's Day Party
When: March 9, 2012 - Friday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: 785 Arguello Blvd., San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club St. Patrick's Day Party.
$15. donation at the door to cover the costs of the party. There will be a raffle to win 2 tickets for the St Patrick's Day Parade reviewing stand.
RSVP: oriordan@hotmail.com
Information: facebook.com/IrishDemocrats
Sierra Club - 3rd Annual David Brower Celebration and Fundraiser
When: March 9, 2012 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: InterContinental San Francisco Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor, 888 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Sierra Club gala fundraiser Commemorating David Brower's Centennial.
Co-Chairs: Sierra Club, Congressman John Garamendi and Lynn Jurich
Emcee: Rose Aguilar - Host of Your Call, LALW 91.7 FM
$150. per person
Auction, Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages, music.
Information: sfbay.sierraclub.org/davidbrowercelebration2012.htm
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