Monday, May 20, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through June 2nd

                                                                               

                                                           


                                                       


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May 20, 2013 - Monday

Entertainment Commission 2013 Industry Summit
When: May 20, 2013 -  Monday 
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: 2013 Entertainment Summit.
The Entertainment Commission, The Mayor, The Board of Supervisors, California State officials, along with SFPD Command staff and others in the City Family, will present a variety of topics important to nightlife operators and then use small breakout sessions to brainstorm on new issues and needs.  The goal of the Summit is to communicate that nighttime businesses are a priority, and to generate concrete outcomes that can translate into appropriate legislation on policy statements from the Mayor and the City.
Come to meet, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaborations to foster vibrant  and safe night life in San Francisco.  The Summit is for owners and operators, promoters, security companies, artists and anyone interested in the topic.
Information: Jocelyn Kane - 415-554-5793
Source: facebook

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: May 20, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When: May 20, 2013 - Monday
5:15 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, Eric Wu, Ariel Yu
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: May 20, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Page, 298 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters- Happy Hour.
Source: facebook

D5 Action - TIC/Condo Legislation
When: May 20, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Park Library, 1833 Page/Cole, San Francisco
What: D5 Action - TIC/Condo Legislation.  Guest speaker - Calvin Welch will be speaking on the proposed TIC/Condo Legislation, housing policy-related questions, Rec and Park and CEQA.
Information: D5Action.org

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting - Safety
When: May 20, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting - Safety.  Speakers:  SFPD Captain Greg McEachern of Northern Station and Captain Garret Tom of CentraStation will be discussing ongoing Neighborhood issues.
Information: Frank Cannata  frank@middlepolk.org

May 21, 2013 - Tuesday

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When:  May 21, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 P.M.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Kathy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Coalition for SF Neighborhoods - Monthly meeting
When: May 21, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Coalition for SF Neighborhoods -  General Assembly Meeting.
Hosts: Diamond Heights Community Assn. - DHCA
           Greater West Portal Neighborhood Assn. - GWPNA
Program: Proposed Recology Rate increases.  Presenter: Paul Giusti, Recology Community and Government Relations
Information:  csfn.net

May 22, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: May 22, 2013 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When: May 22, 2013 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Police Commission
When: May 22, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org

Pedestrian Safety - Sloat Boulevard
When: May 22, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Zoo 's Great Hall, 47th Avenue and Sloat, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Katy Tang and Supervisor Norman Yee are holding meeting about upcoming pedestrian safety initiatives for Sloat Blvd.  Representatives from the Department of Public Works, MTA, Caltrans, Lowell High School, neighborhood associations and SFPD will be attending.
Information: Katy.Tang@sfgov.org
Source: Katy Tang Newsletter


San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: May 22, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
DCCCMary Jung, Kat Anderson, John Avalos, David Campos, David Chiu, Malia Cohen, Petra DeJesus, Matt Dorsey, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Leslie Katz, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole  Migden , Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal, Arlo  Hale Smith, Scott Wiener.
Ex-Official Members: Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil  Ting
Information: sfdemocrats.org

Noe Valley Democratic Club - Boom: What's Happening with the San Francisco Economy
When: May 22, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Noe Valley Democratic Club monthly meeting.  What's Happening with the San Francisco's Economy.
   Panelists:
Egon Terplan - SPUR's Regional Planning Director for the Bay Area.
J. K. Dineen - from the San Francisco Business Times.
John Rahaim - Director of Planning Commission for San Francisco.
Question and answer session following initial remarks.
Information: Molly Fleischman Molly@ffrsf.com

A Celebration of Harvey Milk's Birthday
When: May 22, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Books Inc in the Castro, 2275 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion and book signing by the editors of "An Archive of Hope: Harvey Milk's Speeches and Writings".  Jason Edward Black and Charles E. Morris III, editors
With Frank Robinson, speechwriters and Daniel Nicoletta, photographer
A Books, Inc. event co-sponsored by San Francisco GLBT History Museum.
Information:  glbthistorymuseum.org

Harvey Milk's Birthday Party - Harvey Milk Democratic LGBT Democratic Club
When: May 22, 2013 - Wednesday
9:00 p.m. to Midnight
Where: Lookout, 3600 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Join Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club at the Lookout where Harvey Milk Club will be celebrating the  Birthday of Harvey Milk.  There will be appetizers, a birthday cake.  Disco Djs, a raffle and more.  No cover.  all are welcome.  Official after party for "An Archive of Hope" Harvey Milk's Speeches and Writing".

May 23, 2013 -  Thursday 

San Francisco Planning Commission and Recreation and Park Commission
When: May 23, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Planning Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Recreation and Park Commissioners: Mark Buell, Allan Low, Paige Arata, Gloria Bonilla, Tom Harrison, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information: sfplanning.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: May 23, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia  Cohen , Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

California High Speed Rail Goes Local: San Francisco
When: May 23, 2013 - Thursday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: California High  Speed Rail Goes Local Awards Ceremony and Panel.  
Title: The Future of High-Speed Rail and Caltrain in San Francisco - Considering the Options.
Presentation of Californians for High Speed Rail "Champion of High-Speed Rail" Award to Democratic Congressional Leader Nancy Pelosi
Special Guest: Fiona Ma, Former Speaker Pro-Tem, California State Assembly, long time advocate for High Speed Rail
Panel:
40th and King: What Next? Moving forward on the Downtown Extension to Transbay Transit Center
Moderator: Ratna Amin, Transporation Policy Director, SPUR
Confirmed Speakers:
Gillian Gillett, Transporation Policy Director, Mayor Ed Lee's Office
Ben Tripousis, Northern California Regional Director, California High-Seed Rail Authority
Robert Beck, Senior Program Manager, Transbay Joint Point Powers Authority
Adina Levin - Co-Founder, Friends of Caltrain
Jim Lazarus, Sr. Vice President, Public Policy, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Krause, President, Californians for High Speed Rail
Partnerships: Californians for High Speed Rail, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Friends of Caltrain
Sponsors: Cordoba Corporation and CH2MHill
Information and tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/374207 $11.34 - Box Lunch 

San Francisco Planning Commission
When: May 23, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org


San Francisco Senior Center - May Town Hall Meeting
When: May 23, 2013 -  Thursday 
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Aquatic Park Center, 890 Beach Street, Bayview Room, San Francisco
WhatSan Francisco Senior Center May Town Hall Meeting. Learn from the community, members, participants and new friends - about how we can continue to improve the center and enrich the lives of our 50+ community.  Come connect with your neighbors, refreshments.
Information: sfsenior.com

City and School District Select Committee
When: May 23, 2013 - Thursday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, John Avalos, Mark Farrell
Commissioners: Hydra B. Mendoza, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco City College Board of Trustees
When: May 23, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Multi-Use Building, Room 140, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Board of Trustee meeting.
Trustees:  John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Rafael Mandelman, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong
Information: ccsf.edu

Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association Meeting
When: May 23, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Castro Community Meeting Room, 501 Castro Street, San Francisco
What: Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association's public meeting.  Panel discussion on crime in the Castro, a presentation by Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association's President, Pat Tura, on the new Formula Retail guidelines and presentation by representatives of Chipotle on their plan to move into the former Home Restaurant space, as well as from  opponents  of the project.
Information: evna.org

Coleman Advocates - Change for the Next Generation
When: May 23, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Children's Creativity Museum, 221 Fourth Street, San Francisco
What: Change for the Next Generation: An Evening of Hope, Justice and Opportunity
Join Coleman Advocates in celebrating our proud legacy of youth and parent-led community transformation and pay tribute to four of San Francisco's most inspiring Next Generation Champions:
Honoring: Jobs with Justice, Public Counsel, Supervisor Jane Kim and San Francisco City College Trustee Steve Ng.
2013 Coleman Gala Host Committee: John Avalos, Stephen Bingham, Peter Bull, Prudence Carter, Rosario Cervantes, Curtis Chan, Chris Daly, Sandra Fewer, Michael Gast, Matt Haney, Rick Judd, Jenny Lam, N'Tanya Lee, Giuliana Milanese, Lorne Needle, Masood Ordikhani, Ana Perez, Steven Pittz, Jodi Schwartz, Greg Tanaka, Maria Luz Torre
Local, scrumptious street-food fare and wine.   Entertainment by Fa'atasi/Camp Unity and Loco Bloco.
Tickets:  colemanadvocates.org/what-we-do/events   $100.



May 25, 2013 - Saturday

 Carnaval   Festival 
When: May 25, 2013 - Saturday
             May 26, 2013 - Sunday 
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Harrison Street, San Francisco
What: Carnival Festival - wonderland of food, music, dance, art, crafts.
Information: sf.funcheap.com

May 26, 2013 - Sunday

Carnaval Grand Parade
When:  May 26, 2013 - Sunday
9:30 a.m.
Where:  Begins at Bryant and 24th Street, proceeds down Mission Street to 17th Street, San Francisco
What: Carnaval Grand Parade
Free.
Informationsf.funcheap.com

May 27, 2013 - Monday

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Ceremony
When: May 27, 2013 - Monday
10:30 a.m. - Grand March
11:00 a.m. - Program
Where: San Francisco National Cemetery at the  Presidio
Information:  presidio.gov

May 28, 2013 - Tuesday

Potrero Boosters Dinner
When: May 28, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. no-host bar
7:00 p.m. - Dinner 
Where:    Technique, the California Culinary Academy's restaurant on 16th Street at Rhode Island, San Francisco
What: Annual Potrero Boosters Dinner .  Full catered three-course dinner prepared by the California Culinary Academy. 
Tickets:  potreroboosters.org    $45.   Only 120 seats - events always sold out

May 29, 2013 - Wednesday

San Francisco Human Rights Commission - LGBT Inclusive Comprehensive Immigration Reform
When: May 29, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Human Rights Commission to host community conversation on LGBT inclusive comprehensive Immigration Reform.  Forum is being held to enable the public to better understand why it is critical that current comprehensive immigration reform proposals address the specific needs of the LGBT community.  Free.
Co-Sponosred by the Human Rights Commission LGBT Advisory Committee, Our Family Coalition and Out4Immigration.
Information: sf-hrc.org

June 1, 2013/June 2, 2013  - Saturday/Sunday 

San Francisco Union Street Festival 2013
When: June 1, 2013 - Saturday
            10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
            June 2, 2013 - Sunday
            10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
Where: Union Street - Cow Hollow, San Francisco

June 2, 2013 - Sunday

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Bagels with Supervisor Katy Tang
When: June 2, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club and welcome the newest San Francisco Supervisor Katy Tang.  This event is intended to introduce Supervisor Tang and to spend time getting to know about her and her priorities representing San Francisco's District 4.
Information:  wallenbergdems.com

Irish American Democratic Club Annual Luncheon Remembering John F. Kennedy - Honoring Sharon Johnson
When: June 2, 2013 - Sunday
11:30 a.m.
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Irish American Democratic Club Annual Luncheon Remembering John F. Kennedy and  honoring Sharon Johnson.
Master of Ceremonies: John Davids
Event Chair: Michelle Aldrich.
no-host bar
$35. 
Checks: San Francisco Irish American Democratic Club, 1494 7th Avenue, San Francisco
RSVP: by May 24, 2013 - 415-681-2078 


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