Thursday, October 25, 2012

Orange October - Go Giants!








October 25, 2012 - Thursday

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Sean Elsbernd, David Chiu
Informationsfbos.org

City and County of San Francisco Meeting Agenda - City and School District Select Committee
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Christina Olague, David Chiu
Commissioners: Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree  Maufas, Hydra Mendoza
Information: sfbos.org

World Series
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
5:07 p.m.
Where: AT&T Park, San Francisco
What: Giants versus Tigers!  Go Giants
San Francisco Arab Heritage Month
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: The Rotunda, City Hall, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee and The Arab Heritage Committee present San Francisco Arab Heritage Month.  A month of cultural events showcasing the arts, music, food, traditions, and spirit of the Arab American community.
Information; arabheritagesf.com

Community United for Prop A at El Rio
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser in support of City College - Yes on Prop A
Co-hosted by Supervisor David Campos and Supervisor John Avalos.
$10. Student, $25. General Ticket, $100., $250. $500.
Tickets: secure.actblue.com/page/elrioevent

San Francisco Human Rights Commission
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: John O'Connell Alternative High  School, 2355 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What:  Special emphasis will be on Education discrimination.
Information: sf-hrc.org


San Francisco Community College Board of Trustees
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco Community College, 50 Phelan Avenue, MUB 140, San Francisco
What: Meeting
Board of Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Steve Ngo, Rodrigo Santos, Lawrence Wong, William Walker - Student Trustee
Information:  415-239-3521


District  3 Town Hall with Parks Alliance, FuF and WalkSF
When:  October 25, 2012 - Thursday 
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:   Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center, 1199 Mason Street, San Francisco
What:  District  3 Supervisorial candidate forum.Opportunity to learn more about District  3 candidate  (Supervisor  David Chiu) knowledge of and positions on parks, recreation, walkability and urban forestry.
Information: sfparksalliance.org

Unmasked:  Annual Gala of the GLBT Historical Society
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Green Room at the War Memorial, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
What:   Gala  benefiting GLBT Historical Society and the GLBT History Museum.
Entertainment, Hosted bar, food and fabulous silent auction. 
Gala: $60.
Information and tickets: unmaskedgala.org

Hayes Valley Community Meeting
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hayes Valley Playground Clubhouse (corner of Hayes and Buchanan), San Francisco
What: This month's topics: Fostering a safe and caring Holiday Season - Community Partners United.
Richard Johnson will provide an update on community events from Halloween through Christmas.
Hayes Valley Farmer's Market - Discussion of potential farmer's market in Hayes.
Information: hayesvalleysf.org
Friends of Duboce Park
When: October 25 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Church, Duboce at Noe, San Francisco (enter on Duboce near Noe)
What: Community meeting to discuss Steiner-Duboce Corner Improvement Project.  First of three community meetings.
Information: friendsofdubocepark.org

Thea Selby Rocks the Haight
When: October 25, 2012 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: D-Structure, 520 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Party with Thea Selby! Candidate for Supervisor in District 5.  Local DJ Ellen Lovelidge, known as DJ Lil' Elle andTom Temprano, AKA DJ Carnita, will be providing music.
Information: theaselby.org

October 26, 2012 - Friday

Local Agency Formation Commission - City and County of San Francisco
When: October 26, 2012 - Friday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Commission: John Avalos, David Campos, Christina Olague, Eric Mar (Alternate), Hope Schmeltzer, Leah Pimentel (Alternate)
Informationsfbos.org

George McGovern - Funeral Service
When: October 26, 2012 - Friday
3:00 p.m. Pacific Coast Time - 
Where: Mary Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, South Dakota
What: Funeral  service will be held for former South Dakota Senator George McGovern

October 27 and 28, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday

Weekend Early Voting at City Hall
When: October 27, 2012 - Saturday
            10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
            October 28, 2012 - Sunday
            10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco 

October 27, 2012 - Saturday

D7 Day of Action for City College
When: October 27, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: AFT 2121, 311 Miramar Avenue, San Francisco
What: City College needs you!  Come by and help Yes on A get the word out.  
Sign up: goo.gl/6jwy7

Eric Mar - Mobilization with Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
When: October 27, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Campaign Headquarters, 5812 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Join Assemblyman Tom Ammiano in supporting Eric Mar for Supervisor in District 1 as they  knock on doors, talk to voters and get prepared for GOTV.
Information: relectmar.com

Beverly Ho Popek's - Volunteer Mobilization and Meet Up
When: October 27, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Aptos Playground, 175 Aptos Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Come help Beverly Ho Popek's Campaign for School Board.  
Information: votepopek@gmail.com
Scaregrove
When: October 27, 2012 - Saturday
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat, San Francisco
WhatScaregrove at Sigmund Stern Grove.  Haunted House, Hay Rides, Arts and Crafts, Giant Inflatables, carnival rides.  $8. per person for an all-access Pass.

World Series
When: October 27, 2012 -  Saturday
5:07 p.m.
Where:  Detroit
What: Giants versus Tigers!  Go Giants

Hallow-Queen Extravaganza!
When: October 27, 2012 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Esta Noche, 3079 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Show your support for Supervisor David Campos in District 9.  Costume Contest, Drag Show, DJ's, Specialty cocktails and more!
Co-Hosts: Gabriel Haaland, Luis Guitierrez-Mock, Jamies Rafael Wolfe, Rafael Mandelman, Debra Walker, Anna Glendon Conda Hyde, Tom Temprano
Performances by Anna Conda, Roma, Mutha Chucka
Information: Rosie Dilger rosie@davidcampossf.com

October 28, 2012 - Sunday

Vistacion Valley Festival
When: October 28, 2012 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Leland  Avenue at Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco
What: Free fun-filled family event.  
Information: visvalleyboom.org

John Rizzo - Fundraiser
When: October 28, 2012 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Fundraising event for John Rizzo, candidate for Supervisor in District 5.  Hosted by Jane Morrison with co-hostsTom Ammiano and David Campos.
$50. Friend or more.
RSVP bit.ly/T2a2t
Information: johnrizzo2012.com

London Breed - Meet and Greet
When: October 28, 2012 - Sunday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Cafe Reverie, 848 Cole Street, San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet with London Breed, candidate for supervisor in District 5.
Information: londonforsupervisor.com


World Series
When: October 28, 2012 -   Sunday
5:15
Where:  Detroit
What: Giants versus Tigers!  Go Giants


October 29, 2012 - Monday

District One Candidate Forum 
When: October 29, 2012 - Monday
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Richmond Senior Center, 6221 Geary Blvd. 3rd Floor, San Francisco
What: District One Candidate Forum hosted by the Richmond Senior Center and the Coalition of Agencies Serving the Elderly (CASE).  

SPUR - Future of Mission Rock
When: October 29, 2012 - Monday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Hear Phil Williamson of the Port of the San Francisco and representatives from Mission Rock Development talk about the future of Mission Rock.
$10. - non-members
Information: spur.org 


California Music and Culture Association 
When: October 29, 2012 - Monday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cafe DuNord, 2170 Market Street, San Francisco
What: California Music and Culture Association- Cocktail Hour with your next Supervisor.  CMAC - Empowering the other 9-5.  
no host bar and tasty hor d'oeuvres
$5. for Non-Members
Informationcmacsf.org


World Series (if needed)
When: October 29, 2012 -   Monday
5:07 
Where: at Detroit
What: Giants versus Tigers!  Go Giants

SF League of Pissed-Off Voters - Pub Crawl in the Richmond!
When:  October 29, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Start at Buckshot, 3848 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
What: Pub Craw in the Richmond.  Meet at Buckshot and blanket awesome Richmond District bars, spreading the word about Eric Mar and passing out Pissed-Off Voters Guide.
Information: 415-323-LPOV


October 30, 2012 - Tuesday

Fulton Playground - New Playground
When: October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: 27th Avenue, between Cabrillo and Fulton, San Francisco
What: Join District 1 Supervisor Eric Mar, SF Recreation and Park Department GM Phil Ginsburg, Department of Public Works, SF Arts Commission and Argonne Elementary School and Richmond District Neighbors for the grand opening ceremony of Fulton Playground.
Information: sfrecpark.org

Amy Bacharach - Fundraiser
When: October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cup and Cake, 3500 Geary Street, San Francisco
Join State Senator Leland Yee, Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Fiona Ma, SF DCCC Vice Chair Zoe Dunning for a fundraiser in support of Amy Bacharach, candidate for San Francisco Community College.
Suggested Ticket Price: $50., $100., $250., $500.
Contribute: amybacharach.com
RSVP Karina Maravelias karina@calgroupinc.com
Fil-Ams Rally for Fil-Am Candidates
When: October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: One Ferry Plaza Restaurant, 1 Ferry Plaza, San Francisco
What: Community rally to help elect Filipino American candidates running for public office this election cycle:
Jennifer Ong for California Assembly
Rob Bonta for California Assembly
Rebecca Delacruz Ayson for Daly City Clerk
Stewart Chen for Alameda City Council
Thelma Boac for San Jose School Board
No Admission Cost
Information: FilAmsRally.eventbrite.com

Matt Haney for School Board - Fundraiser
When: October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Minami Tamaki LLP, 360 Post Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco
What : Fundraiser for Matt Haney for School Board at Minami Tamaki LLP and Phil Zackler just one week from Election Day.  Drinks and light appetizers will be served.
Information: haneyforschoolboard.com


Obama Victory Fund House Party
When:  October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: 218 Bocana Street, San Francisco
What: Obama Victory Fund House Party with Mayor Ed Lee.
Co-Chairs: David Onek and Kara Dukakis, Stephanie Bousheri, Andrew Byrnes, Eric Casher, Shefali Razdan Duggal, Todd Ewing, Hala Hijazi, Venus Johnson, Brooke Joseph, Matthew Kahn, Stacey Leyton and Pierre Barolette, Bob Michitarian, Keesa Ocampo, Candice Pettty, Carmen Plaza de Jennings, Curt-Gerard Robinson, Jessica Rothenberg-Aalami, Shonda Scott, Katherine Webster, Tim Wirth and Anne Stuhldreher
Co-Hosts: David Abella, Rishi Chopra, Franco Cirelli, Shelly Kapoor Collins, Pankit Doshi, Terry and Kathie Edeli, Howard Fallon, Joe Fletcher, Bergen Kenny and Tim Woodbury, Steve Ngo, Spencer Pahlke, Jaime Rossi, Juan Carlos Sanchez, Tajel Shah, Sam Vitkoski, Anders Yang, Catherine Zinn
Tickets: $100. and up
RSVP https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/o2012-October30SanFrancisco?custom1=316568

SPUR - Ballots and Brews
When: October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Young Urbanists for an informal gathering and learn what and who is on the ballot for November election.  BYOB (Bring Your Own Ballot) - beverages will be  provided.
$20. for non-members
Information: spur.org

Elections Commission Meeting
When: October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 421, San Francisco
Commissioners: Richard Matthews, Rosabella Safont, Gerard Gleason, Arnold Townsend, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Winnie Yu, Jill Rowe
Information: elections.commision@sfgov.org
League of Pissed-Off Voters "Ballot Breakdown"

When: October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alley Cat Books, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Join League of Pissed-Off Voters - hang around eat snacks and talk about what's on the ballot.  Please note: candidates and staff of campaigns are asked not to attend.   If you've volunteered for something this year but aren't a leader, feel free to attend as yourself - just not as a representative of a campaign.
Information: 415-323-LPOV

Matt Haney - Mixer
When: October 30, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Ottimista Enoteca-Cafe, 1838 Union Street, San Francisco
What: Meet Matt Haney - candidate for School Board.  Hosted by Eye Heart SF & Friends.
Information: haneyforschoolboard.com
October 31, 2012 - Wednesday

Halloween!


World Series (if needed)
When:  October 31, 2012 - Wednesday 
5:07 p.m.
Where: at Detroit
What: Giants versus Tigers!  Go Giants

The Buck's Big Bon Voyage
When: October 31, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: The Buck, 1655 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Say Good-Bye to The Buck.

November 1, 2012 - Thursday

The League of Women Voters of San Francisco - 2012 Election "Meet and Greet"
When: November 1, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Infinity/Nissan Atrium, 1395 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: League of Women Voters of San Francisco 2012 Election Meet & Greet.  A chance for the community to meet local candidates, network and enjoy food and wine in celebration of political awareness.
$20. General Admission
Tickets and Information: 2012electionmeetandgreet.eventbrite.com


District  5 Town Hall with Parks Alliance, FuF and WalkSF
When:   November 1, 2012 - Thursday 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Where:    Hamilton Recreation Center, 1900 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What:  District  5 Supervisorial candidates forum.Opportunity to learn more about  District 5 candidates  knowledge of and positions on parks, recreation, walkability and urban forestry.
Information: sfparksalliance.org

November 2, 2012 - Friday

Phil Ting - Last Fundraiser 
When: November 2, 2012 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Stein's Restaurant, 731 Clement Street, San Francisco
What: Join Assemblymember Fiona Ma at Stein's Restaurant to support Phil Ting for Assembly.
Information: philting.com
 Donate:
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/klkIpdNd/Phil-Ting-for-Assembly-2012/




November 3 and November 4, 2012


Weekend Early Voting at City Hall
When:  November 3rd - Saturday
            10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
              November 4th -  Sunday
            10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco 

Quesada Gardens Initiative Novemberfest Fundraiser
When: November 3, 2012 - Saturday
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Where: All Good Pizza, 1605 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Join Quesada Gardens Initiative as they celebrate their tenth anniversary.
They will have the smoker going, cooking up Evergood Sausage links and pouring from the Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA keg.  Invite your friends.
Tickets and Details: qqi10.eventbrite.com

November 6, 2012 - Tuesday

Election Day!!!!