Monday, April 2, 2012

Helen Diller Playground opening! Mission Dolores!




                         
                                                                         
                                                                             

 
Helen Diller Playground opening at Mission Dolores Park on March 31st.  
A beautiful sunny moment!  So much fun and joy!  Thanks to everyone who made this moment. 
A classic place, a beautiful view - all in San Francisco!!!   




Revision No. 1 - Added Noe Valley Democratic Endorsement meeting - April 4th.




April 2, 2012 - Monday


Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: April 2, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information:  sfbos.org                          

 Christopher Vasquez - Kickoff campaign for Democratic County Central Committee
When: April 2, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Lookout Bar, 3600 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Help kickoff the campaign for Christopher Vasquez for Democratic County Central Committee.
Come listen to Christopher talk about his passion for the Democratic Party and his ideas for creating party unity and ensuring Democratic victories in 2012 and in the future.  Help support him as he runs to be the youngest member of the committee, bringing a unique voice to the San Francisco Democratic Party.
Hosts: Steve Adams, Ken Cleaveland, Bevan Dufty, Rebecca Prozan, Andrea Shorter, Bill Hemenger, Jason Chan, Alex Randolph, John Bellemore, Andrew Kim 
Suggested Donation: $50. $100.
              

April 3, 2012 - Tuesday


District of Columbia, Maryland, Wisconsin, Texas Primaries - 2012presidentialelection news.com

Rally to Save Safe Access in San Francisco
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - Press Conference
Noon - March from City Hall to the Federal Building at 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
Where: City Hall, Polk Street steps of City Hall, San Francisco
What: Stand with others to show the Bay Area is United behind Medical Cannabis!
Join SF United and City Officials to protest the Federal Attack on Medical Cannabis in California.
Send a clear message to the Federal Government, stop interfering with State and local laws for safe access to our medicine.
Information: americansforsafeaccess.org/sfunited action@safe.accessnow.org

SFMTA - Board of Directors Meeting
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Leona Bridges, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Bruce Oka, Joel Ramos, Edward D. Reiskin
Information: sfmta.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors
Information: sfmta.com

Beverly Popek - Meet and Greet
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sugar Lounge, 377 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Come meet and support Beverly Popek for the San Francisco Unified School District School Board for the November election.
RSVPbeverlypopek2012.nationbuilder.com/calendar



District 5 Democratic Club - Meet June Candidates
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, 901 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Hosting Meet and Greet with Democratic County Central Committee Candidates.
The following candidates have already confirmed:
Alix Rosenthal, Carole Migden, Chris Gembinski, Christopher Vasquez, Jo Jackson, Justin Morgan, Marily Mondejar, Matt Dorsey, Mike Alonso, Zoe Dunnning.
Endorsement will be held next month.


Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Endorsement Meeting.
Information: phdemclub.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: April 3, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: PAC meeting.  
Information: milkclub.org

April 4, 2012 - Wednesday


Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org


Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Historic Preservation Commissioners:  Charles  Edwin Chase, Courtney Damkroger, Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Diane Matsuda, Richard Johns, Andrew Wolfram
Planning Commission: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information:  sf-planning.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org


Historic Preservation Commission 
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
 1:30 p.m. 
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Historic PreservationCommissioners Charles  Edwin Chase, Courtney Damkroger, Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Diane Matsuda, Richard Johns, Andrew Wolfram
Information:  sf-planning.org

Recreation and Park Commission - Capital Committee
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners:  David Lee, Mark Buell, Tom Harrison
Information: parks.sfgov.org


San Francisco Planning Commission
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
3:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners  Planning Commission: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
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

Police Commission
When: April 4, 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

Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org

Elections Commission
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
Commissioners: Gerard Gleason, Jill Rowe, Richard P. Matthews, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Rosabella Safont, Arnold Townsend, Winnie Yu
Information: sfgov2.org

Fundraiser for London Breed 
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: 1300 on Fillmore, 1300 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Reception for London Breed, candidate for supervisor in District 5 San Francisco Board of Supervisors.  
Requested Donation: $100., $250. $500
RSVP: Shonda Scott shonda@360tcpr.com

Town Hall Meeting - Mayor Ed Lee - Scott Wiener and David Campos 
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:  Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd Street, San Francisco.
What: District Based Budget Town Hall with Mayor Ed Lee,  Supervisor  Scott Wiener  and Supervisor David Campos  Community Engagement event to get the public more involved in the budget process and educate residents about the the Mayor's budget principles as he builds a balance two-year budget.  
Informationsfmayor.org

FDR Democratic Club 
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Western Addition Branch Library, 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Be a part of ensuring a Democratic Party that represents the diversity of San Francisco. Seniors, people with disabilities and anyone who supports our cause are welcome.  
Information: fdrdems@gmail.com


Noe Valley Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 4, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond, San Francisco
What: Endorsement Meeting for June election.
Information: molly@ffrsf.com

April 5, 2012 - Thursday


Support the CPMC Project
When: April 5, 2012 - Thursday
9:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place, San Francisco
What: Support The CPMC Project. Labor leaders, community leaders, business leaders and working men and women join Mayor Ed Lee.  Fight  for housing, fight for healthcare, fighting for our jobs for our families!
Alliance for Jobs and Sustainable Growth
Information: info@allianceforjobs.org


Ceremony beginning the Centennial Celebration of the Municipal Railway
When: April 5, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Don Chee Way between The Embarcadero and Steuart Street, San Francisco
What: Senator Dianne Feinstein, Mayor Ed Lee and the SFMTA Board of Directors invite you to join them in a Ceremony beginning the Centennial  Celebration  of the Municipal Railway.
Event will feature the meticulously Restored Streetcar #1 which entered Service on December 28, 1912 when Muni was launched as the first Publicly-Owned Transit System in the Nation.
RSVP: sfmta.com/ceremony


San Francisco Planning Commission - Special Meeting 
When: April 5 , 2012 -  Thursday
10:00 a.m. 
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners  Planning Commission: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sf-planning.org



Rules Committee 
When: April 5, 2012 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Lower 24th Street Merchants and Neighbors Association
When: April 5, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Neighborhood Centers, 362 Capp Street, San Francisco
What: Welcome reception for the new Captain of Mission Station - Captain Bob Moser.
Refreshments and food.
Information: lower24thstreet.org



Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 5, 2012 -  Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org

San Francisco Labor Council Annual COPE Banquet
When: April 5, 2012 - Thursday
Cocktails: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council Annual COPE Banquet with U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi - Celebrating her 25 years in Congress.
$200. 
Information: emily@sflaborcouncil.org



April 6, 2012 - Friday

 Art & Politics: A Fundraiser for Truth is Beauty and Alix Rosenthal
When: April 6, 2012 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to Midnight
7:30 p.m. Live  sculpting begins. 
Where: Project One, 251 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Alix Rosenthal - candidate for Democratic County Central Committee.
Live sculpting by Marco Cochrane of model Alix Rosenthal.  All funds raised will be divided, with half going towards the completion of Truth is Beauty and half towards Alix's reelection campaign.
MusicZach Moore (Space Cowboys), Tamo (Space Cowboys), JoeJoe (Brass Tax & Bliss Dance Crew), Ding Dong (Brass Tax)
Information: votealix.com

April 7, 2012 - Saturday

SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When:  April 7, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where:  Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950 Clay@ Powell, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will present proposals along eight heavily-used Rapid bus routes and rail lines to improve reliability and travel time for transit customers.  Hear about the Rapid corridor proposals, discuss proposal elements, give feedback to Muni staff and lear more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com


Brava Theater Center Community Open House
When: April 7, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2781 24th Street @ York, San Francisco
What Brava Theater Community Open House.  Come meet and greet new Executive Director Stacie Powers Cuellar and current Operations Manager Jocelyn Thompson.
Performances by new resident company Loco Bloco and current resident artists Cuicacalli Escuela de Danza, 915 Cayugaand others.  They will discuss the future of the Brava Theater Center and its role in the community.
Information: info@brava.org


April 8, 2012 - Sunday


Easter


21st Annual Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
When: April 8, 2012 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Union Street between Gough and Fillmore Streets, San Francisco
Informationsresproductions.com/union_street_easter

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - Easter in Dolores Park
When: April 8, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. Kiddies' Easter Egg Hunt
12:55 to 1:30 East Bonnet Contest
3:15 p.m. to end - Hunky Jesus Contest
Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco
Complete Information:  thesisters.org

April 9, 2012 - Monday


Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 9, 2012 -  Monday 
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association
When: April 9, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room, (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Tower), San Francisco
What: Meet your neighbors, update from office of Supervisor Scott Wiener's office, CPMC Medical Office Building project: Community Benefits.
Information: dtna.org

Town Hall Meeting - Mayor Ed Lee -  Supervisor Mark Farrell and Supervisor David Chiu
When: April  9, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard, San Francisco
What: District Based Budget Town Hall with Mayor Ed Lee,  Supervisor Mark Farrell and Supervisor David Chiu    Community Engagement event to get the public more involved in the budget process and educate residents about the the Mayor's budget principles as he builds a balance two-year budget.  
Informationsfmayor.org


April 10, 2012 - Tuesday

Commonwealth Club - Mayor Ed Lee
When: April 10, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. - Networking Reception
6:00 p.m. - Program
Where: The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee will speak - "What's Next for San Francisco".
$20. - Standard, $12. members
Information: commonwealthclub.org

SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When:   April 10, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:   Fairmount Elementary School, 65 Chenery, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will present proposals along eight heavily-used Rapid bus routes and rail lines to improve reliability and travel time for transit customers.  Hear about the Rapid corridor proposals, discuss proposal elements, give feedback to Muni staff and hear more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com

Fundraiser for Chris Gembinski for DCCC
When: April 10, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Rogue Ales Public House, 673 Union Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Chris Gembinski for DCCC in Assembly District 17. Light snacks and appetizers will be provided.  No  donation  is too big or too small.

"Continuing Labor's Fight for Healthcare Justice: The 2012 Elections and Beyond?"
When: April 10, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. 
Where: 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Speaker, Mark Dudzic; National Coordinator for the Labor Campaign for Single Payer Healthcare and Steering Committee member of Healthcare Now!
Sponsored by Single Payer Now and co-sponsored by the Campaign for A Healthy California
Information: singlepayernow.net

Irish American Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 10, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for Democratic County Central Committee, State and Local Propositions, Constitutional Officies

San Francisco for Democracy - Endorsement Meeting
When: April 10, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Police Station, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for San Francisco for Democracy PAC members to vote on ballot measure and candidate endorsement.  All SF4D members in good standing may vote.
Information: communications@sf4democracy.com 


April 11, 2012 - Wednesday

Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 11, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org

SFMTA - Transit Effectiveness Project - Community Conversations
When:   April 11 , 2012 -  Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:    Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: SFMTA will present proposals along eight heavily-used Rapid bus routes and rail lines to improve reliability and travel time for transit customers.  Hear about the Rapid corridor proposals, discuss proposal elements, give feedback to Muni staff and hear   more about next steps.  
Information:  sfmta.com

Neighborhood Courts
When: April 11, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Gene Friend Recreation Center, 270 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Come learn about the expanded Neighborhood Court Program with San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon and other special guests.  Come and learn about the new model, how it will improve our neighborhoods, and how the restorative justice process works.  
Information: Rebecca Prozan - rebecca.prozan@sfgov.or

April 12, 2012 - Thursday

Central City Democrats Candidate Meet and Greet
When: April 12, 2012 - Thursday
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Swig Bar, 561 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Candidates for the June 5th Ballot are invited to Central City Democrats meeting and greet which is part of the endorsement process.  An opportunity to meet the candidates.
Door prizes and some refreshments provided.  Open to the public.
Event Co-Sponsors: DavidJonesEnterprise.com, North of Market Business Association, Tip Top Market, The Swig Bar
Event Organizers:
 Michael Nulty, President
David Elliott Lewis, 1st Vice President
Marvis Phillips, 2nd Vice President
Dennis Isner, Secretary
Susan Bryan, Treasurer
Dean Clark, Member at Large
Otto Duffy, Member at Large

Public Hearing on the Human Rights Impact of the War on Drugs
When: April 12, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco Human Rights Commission for a hearing on the human rights impact of the War on Drugs.  Hearing will collect stories an make suggestion to policy makers.
Information: Human Rights Commission: 415-252-2500

Mike Alonso for DCCC Pizza Party and Fundraiser
When: April 12, 2012 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Ocean Pizza Restaurant, 1443 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What: Stop by Ocean Pizza Restaurant, grab a free pizza slice and hang out with Mike  Alonso  , candidate for DCCC in the 19th Assembly District.

April 13, 2012 - Friday

San Francisco Ethics Commission
When: April 13, 2012 - Friday
2:00 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



April 14, 2012 - Saturday


Redistricting Task Force
When:  April 14, 2012 -  Saturday 
10:00 a.m. 
Where:  TBD
Task Force: Eric McDonnelll, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org.org
Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com



Town Hall Meeting - Mayor Ed Lee -   Supervisor Carmen Chu and Supervisor Sean Elsbernd
When:  April 14, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
Where:   San Francisco Zoo, 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco
What: District Based Budget Town Hall with Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Carmen Chu and Supervisor Sean Elsbernd.  Community Engagement event to get the public more involved in the budget process and educate residents about the the Mayor's budget principles as he builds a balance two-year budget.  
Informationsfmayor.org


No on A Campaign Kickoff
When:  April 14, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Fiore Hall at Recology Golden Gate, 900 7th Street, San Francisco
What: No on A Kickoff.  Join local leaders, labor an volunteers for breakfast and short program as they kickoff the campaign to stop Proposition A.  
RSVP and Information: Erik@KeepSFGreen.com


Dogfest 2012
When: April 14, 2012 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park, Noe Street at Duboce, San Francisco
Fundraiser for SFUSD McKinley Elementary School.
Information: mckinleyschool.org/dogfest


April 15, 2012 - Sunday

Great Highway Sunday Street
When: April 15, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: MLK Drive, Great Highway, San Francisco
Information: sundaystreetsSF.com

April 16, 2012 - Monday


Kevin Bard for DCCC in the 19th Assembly District Fundraiser
When: April 16, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Buck Tavern, 1655 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Kevin Bard - running for DCCC in the 19th Assembly District.  Celebrate Kevin's Birthday!
Information: Facebook.com/gtkbard


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