Happy 100th Birthday to Rosa Parks!
February 4, 2013 - Monday
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Youth Commission
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
5:14 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mia Shackelford, Nicholas Persky, Paul Monge-Rodriguez, Rachel Brodwin, Christine Huynh, Sarah Armstrong, Angel Carrion, Brian Chu, Kyron Covington, Ramon Gomez, Alex Guzman-Ramos, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Mia Tu Mutch, Vee Taumoepeau, Vanessa Warri, Eric Wu, Ariel Yu
Information: sfbos.org
Chinese for Affirmative Action - Coming Together for Just Immigration Policies
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m. Registration and Reception
6:00 p.m. Membership Business
6:30 p.m. Featured Panel
Where: City College Chinatown/North Beach Campus, 808 Kearny Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco
What: Chinese for Affirmative Action sponsors Coming Together for Just Immigration Policies.
Panel:
Henry Der - Senior Program Officer, Four Freedoms Fund
Bill Ong Hing, Professor Law, University of San Francisco
Francisco Ugarte - Senior Immigration Attorney, Dolores Street Community Services
Cecillia Wang - Director of Immigrants' Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union
Open to public. Free to members. $25. suggested donation for non-members. Light refreshments will be served.
Information: caasf.org
Police Commission: Tasers in San Francisco
When: February 4, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Center, 2850 19th Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Police Commission is holding a series of community meetings to discuss TASERS for the San Francisco Police Commission.
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
February 5, 2013 - Tuesday
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: February 5, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: Richard Knee, Kitt Grant, Suzanne Manneh, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka, Angela Calvillo
Information: sfbos.org
Human Trafficking 101 - Forum 2
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Rights Commission, Suite 800, 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office invite you to an education forum on what modern day human trafficking means and how private citizens can combat it through the choices they make every day.
Panelists:
Casey Bates - Alameda County DA's Office
Jennifer S. Madden - Alameda County DA's Office
Pat Mimms, BAWAR
Julie Posadas-Guzman, JPG Consultants
Free. Open to the public.
Information: Taraneh Moayed Taraneh.Moayed@sfgov.org
Dolores Park Community Meeting
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dolores Park Church, 455 Dolores Park, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Rec and Park staff will be hosting an Open House meeting to communicate progress on Dolores Park's Renovation. The community will be able to comment and ask questions of the project to Rec and Park staff.
Information: Jake Gilchrist Jacob.Gilchrist@sfgov.org
Elections Commission
When: February 6, 2013 - Wednesday
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: sfgov2.org
February 7, 2013 -Thursday
City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
Rules Committee
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco City College
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Ocean Campus, Multi-Use Building, Room 140, San Francisco
Board of Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Rafael Mandelman, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong, William Walker - Student Trustee
Information: 239-3000
Tenants Together - Happy Hour
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Showdown, 10 6th Street, San Francisco
What: Meet other tenant activists and advocates. No-host event.
Information: tenantstogether.org
San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association - 60th Year Diamond Jubilee Gala Celebration and Awards Dinner
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: Concordia-Argonaut, 1142 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association - 60th Year Diamond Jubilee Gala Celebration and Awards Dinner
Speakers: Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Scott Wiener, District Attorney George Gascon, Supervisor Carmen Chu, John A. Legnito - Vice President - Recology
Master of Ceremonies: Melissa Griffin - San Francisco Examiner Columnist
Merchants Awards:
Ric Lopez - President, Glen Park Merchants Association
David Heller - President, Greater Geary Boulevard, Merchants and Property Owners Association
Community Awards:
San Francisco Police Department - Officer Matt Cloud, Officer Steve Gritsch
San Francisco Fire Department - Conn Lucey - Firefighter of the Year.
Entertainment, The Clef Divers, A Cappella Group, Dave Parker Quartet, Dolce Show Choir, Mercy High School Choir
RSVP by February 4th - Dinner $125. Reserve on line sfcdma.com
Officers:
Henry Karnilowicz - President
Robert Roddick - Vice President/Legal Counsel
Pat Christensen - Acting Secretary
Herb Cohn - Acting Treasurer
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: February 7, 2013 - Thursday (note different day - usually Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: On agenda:
What are the chances for a meaningful, effective response to the gun violence in this country? Feature guest will be Robyn Thomas, Executive Director of Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
2013 Officers Elections
Information: phdemclub.org
February 10, 2013 - Sunday
Single Payer Now - Yearly Healthcare Potluck
When: February 10, 2013 - Sunday
2:30 p.m. - Doors open
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: St Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Single Payer Now's Yearly Healthcare Potluck featuring presentation on the need for Universal Healthcare minus the Insurance Industry. Speakers include:
Ben Day - National Organizing Director for Healthcare Now.
Mike Casey - President of Local 2 UNITE HERE.
Jodi Reid - Executive Director of the California Alliance for Retired Seniors
Roxanne Sanchez - President of Service Employees International Union 1021.
Potluck sponsored by Single Payer Now
Information: Don Bechler dbechler@value.net
February 11, 2013 - Monday
San Francisco Organizing Project - Soul of the City
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pedro's Cantina, 158 King Street, San Francisco
What: Soul of the City - San Francisco Organizing Project's 30th Anniversary.
Cocktail Reception
Honoring:
George Wesolek, Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns, Archdiocese of San Francisco
Mission Economic Development Agency
Student and Staff Leaders from Leadership High School.
Early Sponsors: Duggan's Serra Mortuary Daly City, Shelby Designs and Illustrates, Golden Bear Restaurant Group, State Senator Mark Leno, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Lennar Urban, Sherri and Joe Sawyer, Msgr. Mickey McCormick, Mission Economic Development Agency, Erika Katske, Rabbi Reuben Zellman
Media Sponsor: Univision 14
Tickets: $75. Individual, $125. - One pair (2 tickets) : brownpapertickets.com/event/316614
Information: Elizabeth McDonald-Zwoyer - elizabeth@sfop.org
Police Commission: Tasers in San Francisco
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 3705 Third Street @ Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: The San Francisco Police Commission is holding a series of community meetings to discuss TASERS for the San Francisco Police Commission.
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association
When: February 11, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room, Plaza level between North and South Towers, Castro and Duboce, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting
Information: dtna.org
February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
State of the Union Speech
SPUR - Implementing the TEP
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Hear an update on the Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP) by SFTMA Transit Service Planning Manager Julie Kirschbaum and TEP Planning Manager Sean Kennedy
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
George Gascon - Evening Reception
When: February 12, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Offices of Keker and Van Nest, 633 Battery Street, San Francisco
What: Evening reception for District Attorney George Gascon to retire the remaining campaign debt from the campaign for District Attorney. Michael Romano and Natasha Minsker are Co-Hosts for the reception.
Suggested Contribution: $100., $250., $500.
RSVP: Mary Martell - mary@calgroupinc.com
February 14, 2013 - Thursday
SPUR - Market and Van Ness: The Winds of Change
When: February 14, 2013 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join Marc Babsin of the Emerald Fund, Kearstin Dischinger of the San Francisco Planning Department and others for a look at whats on the horizon in regards to Market and Van Ness.
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org
Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women
When: February 14, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall Steps, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee, District Attorney George Gascon, Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, V-Day Executive Director Susan Celia Swan, Commission on the Status of Women President Julie Soo, Filipina Women's Network President Marily Mondejar are asking you to join One Billion women, men and everyone who loves us to Walk Out, Dance, Rise UP and Demand an end to violence against women.
Information: onebillionrisingsf.org
February 15, 2013 - Friday
Generations 2013: LGBT History Experience
When: February 15, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: African-American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrating the lives of Black LGBT historical figures. Free. Food, Entertainment, Art Gallery, Testing and more.
Information: facebook.comGenerationsBlackLgbtHistory
February 16, 2013 - Saturday
Chinese Newcomers Service Center - Gung Hay Fat Choy!
When: February 16, 2013 - Saturday
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Good Luck Dinner celebrating the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Serpent and supporting Chinese Newcomers Service Center.
Start the New Year 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
Talentd Chefs: Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Rafael Mandelman, Malia Cohen, Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee, Eric Mar, Leland Yee, Phil Ting, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Campos, John Avalos, Betty Yee, Dennis Herrera, Jose Cisneros, Virginia Sung, Albert S. Tam, Thomas Yuen, Julia Ling, Albert S. Tam, Hanna Leung, Angela Chan, Helen Hui, Henry Young, Amy Cheng, Jackie Kious, Ted Fang, Richard Ow, Marti Dinan, Ann Kirk, Ed Sykes, Steve Lewey, Ely Tran, Dick Grosboll, Mary Jung, Ina Dearman, Joan Simmons, Samson Wong, Julie Soo, Eliza Chan, Julia Ling, Cheryl Willis, Eileen Kivlehan, Eddie Chin, Carolos Serrano-Quan, Camilla Schneider, Ryszard Koprowski, Lawrence Ling, Robin Brasso, Stephanie Jee, Ben and Ruby Tom, Zoanne Nordstrom, Josie Karydas, Judith Flynn, Thelma Bridges, Peter and Mei Lam, Jane Bernard Powers, Gimmy Park Li, Xing Chu Wang, Chief Chef: Esther Marks.
RSVP: 564-1482
Donor's Choice: $18. $20. $28, $38., $50. $78. $88.. $108. $228
Chinese Newcomers Service Center:
President: Peter Lam
Vice-President: Thomas Yuen
Secretary: Julia Ling
Treasurer: Angela Chan
Board: Otis Byrd, Peter Chak, Nancy Chen, Eric Cheung, Helen Hui, Milton Hum, Hanna Leung, Albert S. Tam, Samson Wei, Garry Wong, Henry Young
Executive Director: Carlos Serrano-Quan
February 17, 2013 - Sunday
Bay Area Forward on Climate Rally
When: February 17, 2013 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: One Market Plaza, San Francisco
What: Come to Bay Area Forward on Climate Rally. Demand President Obama take action on climate change and reject the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Sponsors: 350 Bay Area and 350 Silicon Valley Bay Localize, Center for Biological Diversity, Citizens Climate Lobby, CREDO Action, Global Exchange, Greenpeace, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club - Mother Lode, Loma Prieta, and SF Bay Chapters.
Information: fowardonclimate.org
February 18, 2013 - Monday
Presidents Day
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