Monday, September 16, 2013

September Political Events through September 30th

                                                                     



September 16, 2013 - Monday 

Mexican Museum''s New Home
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Jessie Square Plaza, Mission Street between 3rd and 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee and Community Leaders for a Celebration of The Mexican Museum's New Home in the Yerba Buena Gardens Arts District on Mexican Independence Day. 

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Warriors on the Waterfront
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
WhatRaoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - hear from Warriors on the Waterfront about the team's proposed return to San Francisco and what that means for the City.
Informationwallengerdems.com

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Invest In Neighborhoods Campaign
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk Street, SAn Francisco
What: Middle Polk Neighborhood Association monthly meeting.  Join in defining/refining our Neighborhood Profile for Middle Polk Street and identifying where we want City Hall to step in to assist in making the neighborhood a great neighborhood.  This will be an interactive session with  Jordan  Klein of the Mayor's Office of Workforce and Economic Development and the "Invest In Neighborhood Campaign".
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

League of Pissed Off Voters - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 16, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  League of Pissed Off Voters - Endorsement meeting.  
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September 17, 2013 - Tuesday

Yes on A - Prop A Kick-Off
When: September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
10:00 a.m . to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 800 Bryant Street, San Francisco
What: Yes on A Kick-Off.  Guest speakers:
Mayor Ed Lee
Supervisor Mark Farrell
POA President Marty Halloran
Local 798 President Tom O'Connor
Local 21 Executive Director Bob Muscat
Committee On Jobs Executive Direct Chris Wright.
RSVP Luca@YesonAforSFretirees.com, YesonAforSFRetirees.com
San Francisco Gray Panthers - Health Care.  Is there a cure?
When: September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
12:30 to 1:30 - Business and Social
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.  Speakers and Discussion "The Affordable Care Act, the Future of Healthcare? We've Got To Do Better than That!
Where: Fireside Room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  Health Care - Is There a cure? (see above)
Speakers: Jodi Reid, of CARA and the Campaign for Healthy California will talk about opening up a new labor-based campaign for Single-Payer
Clauda Chaufan, from Physicians for a National Health Plan, PNHP.
Gordon Mar, from Jobs with Justice.
Informationgraypantherssf.igc.org

SFMTA Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information:   sfmta.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: September 17, 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, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

5th Anniversary of Sunday Streets
When: September 17, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Cityview at Metreon, 135 4th Street, San Francisco
What:  Sunday Streets celebrates their 5th Anniversary milestone with a gala bash.
Special guests include Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, Ed Reiskin, Barbara Garcia, Phil Ginsburg.
Food provided by "The Spot".  Beverages by Speakeasy Brewery and Anchor Brewery.
Live Music by Hot Pocket with DJ King Most
Tickets: $50. up - sundaystreets5year.eventbrite.com
Information: Meaghan Mitchell meaghanmitchell@gmail.com

Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods - Monthly Meeting
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Coalition of San Francisco Neighborhoods Monthly Meeting.
Hosts: Pacific Heights Residents Assn - PHRA
            Russian Hill Improvement Assn. - RHIA
From agenda: 
Resolution re Masonic Avenue proposal
Program: SF Coalition to Underground Utilities
                  Speakers: Anne Brubaker, Chair SFCUU
                  John Kwong, DPW Bureau of Street Use and Mapping
Information: csfn.net

September  18, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Richard S. E. Johns, Ellen Johnck, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information:  sf-planning.org

Balboa Park Station
When: September 18, 2013 -  Wednesday 
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 1100 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco (at the future site of the affordable housing development between Lee Avenue and Phelan Avnue).
What: Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Norman Yee invite you to a ceremony to commemorate new milestones for two key projects in the Balboa Park Station Area Plan.
Groundbreaking for the construction of new affordable housing for families and transition-age youth.
Recent opening of the reconfigured bus loop and terminal at the intersection of Ocean and Phelan Avenues.

San Francisco Women's Political Committee
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Redford, 673 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: SFWPC Membership Endorsement Meeting.  

Elections Commission Meeting
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jill Rowe, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Richard Matthews, Gerard Gleason, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu
Information:  sfgov2.org

District 5 Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: September 18, 2013 -  Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Speakers
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Vote
Where: Bread and Butter Cafe, 1901 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: District 5 Democratic Club. Endorsement meeting 
Information: info@d5dems.org

Latino Democratic Cub - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 18, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco.
What:  Latino Democratic Club Endorsement meeting.
Information: sflatinodemclub.org

September 19, 2013 - Thursday

San Francisco Planning Commission and Health Commission
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Joint meeting between San Francisco Planning Commission and Health Commission
Commissioners: Planning: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kahtrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Health Commissioners: Sonia Melara, Edward Chow, Cecilia Chung, Judy Karshmer, David Sanchez, Jr., David Singer, Belle Taylor-McGhee
Information:  sf-planning.org

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Rules Committee
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

Senior and Disability Action - Annual Celebration
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Forget-Me-Not Cafe, 602 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Senior and Disability Action Annual Celebration.  See friends and colleagues, enjoy delicious food and wine, and celebrate their first year as a newly-merged organization.
Tickets: $75. - sdacelebration.eventbrite.com

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club Gala 2013 
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. - General Reception and Buffet
7:15 p.m. - Program
Where: Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Latino Democratic Club Gala 2013  San Francisco Latino Voter Registration, Education, Education and Outreach Project Fundraiser and Awards Ceremony. Special Guests and Speakers
Master of Ceremony: Ricardo Salinas, Culture Clash
Speaker: David Villarino, President, Cesar Chavez Farm Worker Institute for Education and Leadership Development
SF Poet Laureate: Alejandro Murguia
2013 SFLDC Awardees:
Margaret Cruz Trailblazer Award: John Trasvina, Dean of USF Law School
Madrina AwardNancy Obregon, Teacher, SFUSC
Sin Fronteras  Award: Immigraiton Legal Education Network  (ILEN)
Ticket Information: $50. Individual Tickets
Informationsflatinodemclub.com

Annual Richmond District Neighborhood Center Fundraising Dinner
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Clubhouse of  the  historic Presidio Gold Club - Access on West Pacific Avenue, San Francisco
WhatAnnual Richmond District Neighborhood Center Fundraising Dinner.  Wine and Dinner, Live and Silent Auctions.  
Inspiring stories of people from all walks of life who are part of the RDNC family. 
Event Chair:  Janet Reilly
Golden Gate Jewel: PG&E, Sutro Heights Star, California Bank and Trust
Seal Rock Supporter: Bonnie and Dan Levitt
Legion of Honor Leader: Linda and Bob Fries, Drs. Tricia and Richard Gibbs, Kaiser Permanente, Pacific Western Bank, Gabriella and Mark Parcella, Janet and Clint Reilly, Carroll Tom and Joanne Low
Arguello Gatekeeper: Jean Barish, MaryEl and Charles Corsiglia, Leela and Charles Higgs, Karlene and Jeffrey Holloman, Patricia and Karl Kaussen, Charles Head and Eileen Louie, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy, Sandra Lee Fewer and John Fewer, Eugene Wing and Lin Ishihara, Betsy and Dave Levy, Susie and Steve Leder, Vanessa and Jonathan Lyens, Peter Mansfield, Sandy and Jeff Mori, RAMS - Richmond Area Multi-Services, See's Candies, Tony Zeller
Special Thanks: Danie LeFrancois, Ravenswood Winery
$195. per person
RSVP: 751-6600 by September 11th 
Informationrdnc.org

San Francisco For Democracy - Endorsement meeting
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Northern District Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco for Democracy Endorsement meeting.  Vote on the Club's endorsements. 
Information: communications@sf4democracy.com


City Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 19, 2013 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Chancellor Hotel, Clipper Room, 433 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: City Democratic Club Endorsement meeting.
Information: citydemclub@gmail.com

September 20, 2013 - Friday

No Wall on the Waterfront Campaign Party and Fundraiser
When: September 20, 2013 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pimentel Residence - Address provided upon RSVP
What: No Wall on the Waterfront Campaign Party and Fundraiser.
Co-Hosts: David Chiu, Leah Pimentel, Kelly Dwyer, Hene Kelly,  Rafael Mandelman
Suggested Donation: $40. 
RSVP by September 16, 2013 -  415-894-7008  events.No8Washington@gmail.com

September 21, 2013 - Saturday

16th Annual Friends of Duboce Park - Tag Sale
When: September 21, 2013 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park, Duboce Ave. and Noe St. San Francisco.
What: Friends of Duboce Park Tag Sale All proceeds will be used for improvements to Duboce Park.
Information: friendsofdubocepark.org

September 22, 2013 - Sunday

Back to School Birthday Bash for Emily Murase
When: September 22, 2013 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 2G Japanese Brasseries at Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, Suite F, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a Back to School Birthday Bash for Emily Murase.  
Activities for kids.  Bring the whole family.  
In lieu of gifts, please consider a donation emilymurase.com/donate to Emily re-election campaign.
RSVP emilymurase.com/events


September 23, 2013 - Monday

San Francisco Museum and Historical Society - Awards Luncheon
When: September 23, 2013 - Monday
11:00 a.m. - Reception and Silent Auction
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and Awards Program
Where: Peacock Room Mark Hopkins Hotel, 1 Nob Hill at Mason and California Street, San Francisco
Honorees:
Living Treasure Award - Amy Meyer - Advocate for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
William C. Ralston Award - Gump's
Awards of Merit -
The Heritage (San Francisco Ladies' Protection and Relief Society)
ODC - Dance Company and school
Cable Car Museum 
Chinese Historical Society of America
Elaine Badgley Arnoux - Artist
Tickets:  $150.  non-members/ $130. members  shop.sfhistory.org/awards-Luncheon_c4.htm
415-537-1105

Jack Spade, Gentrification, and the Mission: A Community Discussion for Action
When: September 23, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Eric Quezada Center for Cultural and Politics, 518 Valencia, San Francisco
What: Jack Spade, Gentrification, and the Mission: A Community Discussion for Action. 
Participating organizations include:
No Jack Spade in the Mission, The Mission Economic Development Agency, The Center for Political Education, Shaping San Francisco

September 24, 2013 - Tuesday

19th Avenue Transit Study - 2nd Community Meeting
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Towers Conference Center, 798 Font Blvd., San Francisco State University, San Francisco.
What: 2nd Community Meeting regarding 19th Avenue Transit Study.

Potrero Streetscape Improvements
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco General Hospital Cafeteria, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco
What: Open house to review the future design options for streetscape improvements to Potrero Avenue between 17th and 25th Streets.  
Informaiton: alex.m.murillo@sfdpw.org

Potrero Boosters - Eastern Neighborhoods 101
When: September 24, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What: Potrero Boosters meeting.   Eastern  Neighborhoods 101.  Come hear from the SF Planning Department about the policies  that are shaping development in Potrero Hill.
Information: potreroboosters.org


September 26, 2013 - Thursday

Community Living Campaign - Recognizing Anni Chung
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Community Living Campaign - Norma Satten Community Service Innovation Award Honoring Anni Chung
Cocktail Buffet.  
Event Underwriter: Kaiser Permanente
Community Leader:  The Denebeim Family, The Satten Family, On Lok
Benefactor:
Anonymous, Chinese Community Health Plan, IHSS Consortium, Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services, Openhouse, Progress Foundation, SCAN Health Plan, Ned Schaub,  Dr.  Frank and Karen Schulkin
Donor:
Mariclare Ballard, Jill Center, Adele Corvin, California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), Curry Senior Center, Family Caregiver Alliance, Bill Haskell, Glenda Hope, Cayuga Community Connectors, The Jobling-Fazio Family, The Kaplan Family, Bette Wallace Landis, Elinore and Larry Lurie, Shireen McSpadden and D.J. Siegman, Meals on Wheels, Margaret Miller, Anthony Nicco, San Francisco Mayor's Office of Disability, Senior and Disability Action, The Simon Family, SteppingStone, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, Mary Twomey.
Event Committee:
Debby Satten, Hadley Dale Hall, Libby Denebeim, Edward Denebeim, Bill Haskell, Judy Auda, Marie Jobling
Board of Directors: Jill Center, Meg Cooch, Libby Denebeim, Vera Haile, David Knego, Elinore Lurie, Margaret Miller, Elena Portacolone, Karen Schulkin, Constance Smith
Tickets $100., $250., $500. up.  Tickets may be purchased on line: sfcommunityliving.org

PRESS UP!  San Francisco Progressive Media Center Fundraiser
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Tim Redmond launches the nonprofit San Francisco Progressive Media Center,   online news source, local journalism, independent of corporate , non-local interests.
Co-Hosts include Tom Ammiano, David Campos, Alicia Garza, Giuliana Milanese, Gabriel Haaland.
Contribute to this exciting upcoming media project.  Music, food and network with others interested in keeping Bay Area media  independent,  progressive and locally owned and operated.
Contributions/membership $25., $50. $100. $250. at the door in advance through Paypal:
tinyyurl.comSFPMContribute

The Men of Emerge California: Fall Mixer and Reception
When: September 26, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Roe Nightclub and Lounge, 651 Howard Street, San Francisco
What:  Men of Emerge California.  Join some of the staunchest male supporters at the annual fall mixer as they bid adieu to the long dog days of summer and toast to the 2014 Emerge California recruitment season.
General Tickets: $39. and up.
Information: emergeca.org

September 27, 2013 - Friday

United Public Workers for Action - What Proposition A Will mean
When: September 27, 2013 - Friday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 630 Valencia Street/17th Street, San Francisco
What: Forum will look at who is behind Prop A and what it will mean for San Francisco city workers and the public.
Speakers:
Brenda Barros, SEIU 1021 General Hospital/COPE Co-Chair*
Kay Walker, Past V.P. of SEIU 1021 West Bay Retirees Chapter*
Jean Thomas, Protect our Benefits*
*for identification only
Sponsored by United Public Workers for Action UPWA
Information: upwa.info - SF City Employees and Retirees for Responsible Governanance

September 28, 2013 - Saturday

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - 5th Annual Party and "Shop Local" Silent Auction
When: September 28, 2013 - Saturday 
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 Third Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Hill Democratic Club invites you to enjoy food, drink, jazz and great deals!  Potrero Hill Democratic Club's "Shop Local" Silent Auction is a party for the community and a fundraiser for the Club's many educational and service-oriented activities.  
Potrero Hill Democratic Club will be the first community group to hold an event at the beautifully-renovated Dogpatch Saloon.  
Live jazz trio, great food from club members and local eateries and lots of tempting items for your bidding pleasure for the wonderful merchants and artists of Potrero Hill and Dogpatch.  No-host bar.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Information:   phdemclub.org   contact_us@PHDemClub.or

September 29, 2013 - Sunday

Cole Valley Street Fair
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Cole Street @ Carl Street, San Francisco
What: Cole Valley Street Fair.  Local art, fine crafts, amazing food and live music.

Folsom Street Fair
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Information: folsomstreetevents.com

3rd Annual Marina Family Fest hosted by Marina Community Association
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Marina Green, San Francisco
What: 3rd Annual Marina Family Fest hosted by Marina Community Association.  Family friendly event with Petting Zoos, Bounce Houses, Face Painters, Balloon Makers, Food  and more.
Information: sfmca.org

No Wall on the Waterfront No Propositions B and C - Brunch Fundraiser
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland, San Francisco
What: A Fabulous Brunch Fundraiser for "No Wall On the Waterfront".  
Co-Hosted by Tom Ammiano, Gimmy Park Li, Jane Morrison, Esther Marks
Donation: $35.
Information: Esther Marks 415-665-5417

Excelsior Festival
When: September 29, 2013 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Street @ Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Excelsior Festival, Live music, arts and crafts, food and activities for families.
Free.  
Information: excelsiorfestival.org

September 30, 2013 - Monday

2013 CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awards Luncheon
When: September 30, 2013 - Monday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange Building, 465 California Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women announce the 2013 CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awardees:
Akiko Yamazaki, President of the Foundation and Vice Chair of the Commission, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
General Antonio Taguba - (Ret), U.S. Army; US Dept. of Justice Task Force on Children Exposed to  Violence 
Brenda Wright - Senior Vice President and Manager, Community Relations West, Wells Fargo Bank
Caryl Ito, Bozeman and Associates
Cassie Doyle, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada of San Francisco
Elmy Bermejo, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Labor
Louise Rennie, Esq., Partner, Renne, Sloan, Holtzman and Sakai
Marilyn Fowler,  CEI, Women's Intercultural Network
Paul Henderson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety, Mayor  Ed Lee's Office
Susan Swan, Executive Director, V-Day
Twitter - Corporate Award.
RSVP Required 
Ticketsfriendscosw.org/events   $150. 

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