Wednesday, August 13, 2014

San Francisco August Political Events - New items





Correction:Yikes! I need to apologize for having the wrong address for the Irish American Democratic Club meeting  Tuesday night.   Address should have been 807 Lincoln and it came out 807 Lombard! I proofread as I go along, always from written copy. If you see any errors - please email me at lindapost2000@comcast.net Thanks.

Additions: (see calendar  below)

Friday - August 15, 2014 -   SFMTA meeting - Car Sharing Policy 
Friday - August 15, 2014 - Yes on B Press Conference
Saturday - August 16, 2014 - Community meeting   with  Congresswoman Jackie Speier (time change)
                                               Additional speaker:  Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi



August 11, 2014 - Monday

Tony Kelly - Fundraiser District 10
When:  August 11, 2014 - Monday
            Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
            Show 7:00 p.m.
Where: Lennon Studios, 468 Ninth Street, San Francisco
What:  Fundraiser for Tony Kelly for Supervisor District 10.   Music performances by Dick and Jane, The Officials, Wildside, L'Gregore and The Blue Alley Cats.  Donation requested.
Information:  tonykelly2014.com

Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Alice for Transit Talk
When:  August 11, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Alice for Transit Talk.  Big transit issues in San Francisco, drive, bike, take MUNI -you need to know how this Fall's ballot has everything to do with City Transportation policy.  Hear from three distinct points of view:  Bicycle Coalition, Restore Transportation Balance and Supervisor Scott Wiener.  
Information: alicebtoklas.org

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - General Meeting
When:  August 11, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m. Information time to meet your neighbors.
7:30 p.m. Meeting 
Where:  CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room, outside, ground level, entrance from Plaza between north and south towers.
Agenda:
Upper Market Community Advisory Committee: A rep. will present recommendations for the community improvement program enabled by project funding collected from the new developments along Market Street
Crime and Safety Update
Updates from Supervisor Scott Wiener
Informationdtna.org

August 12, 2014 - Tuesday

Port Commission
When:  August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where:  Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners Leslie Katz, Willie Adams, Kimberly Brandon, Mel Murphy, Doreen Woo Ho
Information:  sfport.com

Irish American Democratic Club - Meet and Greet Candidates and Propositions
When:  August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  (Correction) The Little Shamrock,(should had been 807 Lincoln) not 807 Lombard, San Francisco
What:  Irish American Democratic Club - Meet and Greet Candidates and Propositions.
Information:  Jim Wachob jimwachob@gmail.com

School Board
When:  August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San  Francisco
What:  From the agenda:  Resolution:  Urging the SFUSD to meet the needs of unaccompanied immigrant children fleeing from Central America  Introduced by Matt Haney.
Board of Education:  Sandra Lee Fewer, Emily Murase, Matt Haney,  Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information:  sfusd.edu


Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
When:  August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Advisory Committee:  Sonja Kos, R. Gary McCoy, Howard Strassner, Howard Bloomberg, Robin Brasso, Anyan Cheng, Kevin Clark, Chris Coghlan, Morgan Fitzgibbons, Todd Henry, Becky Hogue, John Alex Lowell, Trevor McNeil, Pi Ra, Thomas Rogers, Devin Silvernail, Kevin Stull, Christina Tang, John Winston
Information:   sfmta.com

District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When:  August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7: 45 p.m.
Where:  Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
.Presentations:
Cadillac Bar and Grill, 1355 Market Street ABC License
PianoFight at 144 Taylor Business Update
Brew Hub at 7th and Mission ABC License
969 Market Street Place of Entertainment Permit
1028 Market Street Presentation
Public Safety Updates from Southern and Tenderloin Police Stations
Co-Sponsors:  Alliance for a Better District 6, Norther of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations of SF, Tip Top Market
Source:  Facebook Events - Michael Nulty

Noe Valley  Democratic Summer Fundraiser
When:  August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  Savor Restaurant, 3913 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Noe Valley Democratic Club Summer Fundraiser.  Opportunity to  speak with local elected officials and candidates, catch up with neighbors and enjoy delicious food.
$35. 

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC meeting
When:  August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Community Center, 3rd Floor, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Final qualifying PAC meeting before Milk PAC endorsements on August 16th.  San Francisco will be joining  us.  Program includes speakers who will be presenting on Props A, B, F, H, I, K and L.  Discussion will be moderated by Beth Spotswood and Melissa Griffin.  After the presentations, SF Beautiful will vote on their organization endorsements.
Information: alex.q.walker@gmail.com

San Francisco Beautiful Endorsement Meeting
When:  August 12, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Join San Francisco Beautiful and Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club to hear supporting and opposing arguments.
Informationeventbrite.com/e/sf-beautiful-endorsement-meeting-tickets-12494927665  sue admin@sfbeautiful.org

August 13, 2014 - Wednesday

Police Commission
When:  August 13, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Suzy Loftus, Sonia Melara
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org

San Francisco Young Democrats - Ride Sharing, Proposition 46, The Increase in Cap on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
When:  August 13, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Mr. Smith's 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Young Democrats.  Panels:
Ride Sharing - Hear from Marzia Zafar, the Director of the Policy and Planning Division of the California Public Utilities Commission (which licenses for-hire transportation services) and Sally Kay from Uber's Public Policy department.
Proposition 46 -  Increase in Cap on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits. Prop 46 requires drug  and alcohol tests of doctors and increases the state's limit from $250,000 to over $1 million on damages that can be assessed in medical negligence lawsuits. Bob Pack, the author of the proposition, and Samantha Farmer from the Consumer Attorney of CA will speak for the proposition.  Victor Christy from the No on 46 campaign and Joe Greaves from the Contra Costa Medical Association will speak against it.
Information:  sfyd.org

San Francisco Democratic Party - Endorsement Meeting
When:  August 13, 2014 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Democratic Party - Endorsement Meeting.
Members:  Mary 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, Kene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden,.  Ex-Officio Members:  Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Phil Ting
Information:  sfdemocrats.org


August 14, 2014 - Thursday

Housing Authority
When:  August 14, 2014 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Authority Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Leroy Lindo, Patricia Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information:  sfha.org

San Francisco Transit Riders Union -  PUBLIC TRANSIT CRAWL
When:  August 14, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
WhatSan Francisco Transit Riders Union - PUBlic Transit Crawl
FUNraiser for San Francisco Transit Riders Union.  Crawl on the bus!  Starting at Mr Smith's in Civic Center and windup in in the Inner Sunset.  $40. gets you a year-long membership to SFTRU and 4 drink tickets!  Or just come along for the ride; all you need is your bus pass.
All participants responsible for tips, transit fares.
Information:  sftru.org

Chinese American Democratic Club - Endorsements
When:  August 14, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  CAA Community Room 17 Walter Lum Place, San Francisco
What:  Chinese American Democratic Club - Endorsements:  Public Defender, School Board
Issues:  City Propositions

Richmond District Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When:  August 14, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Richmond District Police Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco 
What:  Richmond District Democratic Club. Endorsement meeting.  
Charter Amendments - Prop B, C and D
Ordinance: Prop E, F, G, H I J
Declaration of Policies:  Prop K, L
Information:  sfrddc@gmail.com rddcsf.org

August 15, 2014 - Friday

SFMTA - On-Street Car Share Pilot
When:  August 15, 2014 - Friday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
What:   SFMTA - On-street car share pilot.  Public hearing  regarding  pilot program to facilitate car share in San Francisco by making on-street parking spaces available in all neighborhoods in the City for use by qualified Car Share Organizations (CSOs) 
Information: sustainable.stretts@sfmta.com 
Source: email from SFMTA

No Wall on the Waterfront Press Conference
When:  August 15, 2014 - Friday
12:30 
Where:  In front of the San Francisco Ferry Building (end of Market) San Francisco
What: Stand with waterfront advocates who led the fight for Prop B at a press conference to urge Newsom and the State Lands Commissioners to drop their lawsuit to nullify San Francisco's voice on our waterfront.  
Information: WaterfrontVoteYes@gmail.com
Source: email from No Wall on the Waterfront

August 16, 2014 - Saturday


San Francisco Democratic Party's Streamlined Endorsement Meeting
When:  August 16, 2014 - Saturday
           9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: (interim information) San Francisco Democratic Party's Streamlined Endorsement Meeting.  Twelve chartered San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee clubs will hold streamlined endorsement meetings at the LGBT Center on August 16th and Washington High School on August 24.  This process will allow candidates to discuss their vision for the City in great detail, more time to meet the community and club members.

August 16th Clubs:

Black Young Democrats of San Francisco :
Information:  bydsf.org 
 President - Theo Ellington
ellingtontheo@gmail.com

District 5 Democratic Club:  (see below)
Information: d5dems.org
President, Thea Selby
davidtrotman@cabcollege.com

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club
Information: milkclub.org
President: Tom Temprano
presidents@milkclub.or

Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club (see below)
Information: 
President, Toye Moses
williekennedydemocraticclub@gmail.com

Central City Democrats
Information: centralcitydemocrats@yahoogroups.com
Susan Bryan - Treasurer

August 24th Clubs: (see August 24th on calendar below)
African American Democratic Club
Asian Pacific Democratic Club
Democratic Women in Action
Filipino American Democratic Club of San Francisco
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club
Irish American Democratic Club
New Avenues Democratic Club
Open to the Public
Note:  when I receive updated information I will post.
Send me updated information: lindapost2000@comcast.net

Harvey Milk Club interviews and PAC recommendation vote
When:  August 16, 2014 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, Ceremonial Room,  San Francisco
What: Speakers begin at 9:30 a.m. and run  until 4:30 p.m. with discussion and voting until the end of the time period.  Hearing from local candidates and local and state ballot measures; at the end of the day, the PAC will have its recommendations for the general membership.  To vote, one must have attended a qualifying PAC meeting in June, July or August and stay for at least two hours of the interview.
Information: alex.q.walker@gmail.com

(change) Congresswoman Jackie Speier - Community Meeting
Addition: Sheriff Mirkarimi - Community Meeting
When:  August 16, 2014 - Saturday
(time change) Congresswoman Jackie Speier  9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - 
Where:  Temple United Methodist Church, 65 Beverly, San Francisco
What:  Community meeting with Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Presentation by Sheriff Mirkarim 
Information:   650-342-0300

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Clean-Up
When:  August 16, 2014 - Saturday
            9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Where:  Brownies Hardware, corner of Polk and Sacramento, San Francisco


Dogpatch Playground Dedication Ceremony
When:  August 16, 2014 - Saturday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  22nd and Indiana Street, San Francisco
What:  Dogpatch Playground Dedication Ceremony.  Brand-new Dogpatch Playground.
Source:  Nextdoor, Inc.

District 5 Democratic Club - Endorsement Vote and Education Seminar
When:  August 16, 2014 - Saturday
Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Community Center Boardroom, 1800 Market Street, Room 302, San Francisco
What:  Join District 5 Democratic Club Endorsement Vote and Voter Education Seminar.  Stop by for any portion of the event you'd like.  Meet and hear from candidates plus ballot measure representatives, opportunity for Q&A:
Noon to 1:  Community College
1:00 p.m. to 2:00:  Board of Education
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Assembly District 17 (Judge and Assemblymember Candidates)
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Ballot Measures
Information: info@d5dems.org

Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club  
When:  August 16, 2014 - Saturday
            Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, Room 300, San Francisco
What: Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club - All Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club members are invited to hear from candidates for Supervisor from even numbered Districts, School Board, Assembly and ballot measures.
Information:  Toye Moses williekennedydemocraticclub@gmail.com

August 18, 2014 - Monday


Willie B. Kennedy Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: August 18, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bayshore Business Center,  1485 Bayshore Blvd, Conference Room San Francisco. 
Information:  williebkennedydemocraticclub@gmail.com

Hot Cop of the Castro, Chris Kohrs for the Ice Bucket Challenge
When: August 18, 2014 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  The Cafe, 2369 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Join the San Francisco Police Officers Association and Supervisor Scott Wiener for the Ice Bucket Challenge with Hot Cop of the Castro, Chris Kohrs.  All funds raised will support the Officer Down Memorial Fund.  Everyone will receive a raffle ticket at the door for a chance to pour a bucket of ice on Chris.  
Tickets:  $30.
memorialfund.eventbrite.com  (link not working at the moment)

Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club - Endorsement Vote
When:  August 18, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club - PAC  Membership vote.  
Information:  alicebtoklas.org

August 19, 2014 - Tuesday

SOS  Cathedral  Hill - 1481 Post Street Community Meeting
When:  August 19, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  St Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What:  SOS Cathedral Hill -  1481 Post Street Community Meeting .  Planning Department has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed  luxury condo tower at 1481 Post Street.  Your comments and feedback are needed. Learn what you can do about the 1481 Polk Street, the current proposal exceeds current height and bulk limits allowed in the neighborhood.  At the meeting there will be an update on the project and talk about ways you can make your voice heard.  
Information:  soscathedralhill.com

Harvey Milk LGBT Club - Endorsement Meeting
When:  August 19, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Harvey Milk LGBT Club endorsement meeting.  All members in good standing who meet eligibility criteria for length of membership will be able to vote on the club's endorsements for the November election.
Information: Alex Walker alex.q.walker@gmail.com


August 20, 2014 - Wednesday

San Francisco Democrats End of Summer Party
When:  August 20, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: LIUNA!, Local 261, San Francisco, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Democratic Party would like to invite you to their End of Summer Party!
They will be celebrating their accomplishments over the past year, specifically the work done by their Sue Bierman Memorial Interns and High School Fellows.  Come learn about their voter registration and outreach efforts.  Your donation to the federal account of SFDCCC will allow future students to gain meaningful experience without financial hardships
Information:  sfdemocrats.org

Jamie Whitaker - Fundraiser - Supervisor District 6
When:  August 20, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  The Holding Company, 2 Embarcadero Center, 3rd Floor, San Francisco
What:      First public fundraiser for Jamie Whitaker for District 6 Supervisor.  The Holding Company was recently bought by 4 Irish sisters, and is a very welcoming spot.
Information:  electjamie.com
 Jamie@JamieWhitaker.com

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - General Meeting
When:  August 20, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Information:  sflatinodemocrats.com

August 21, 2014 - Thursday

Tenants Together - Renters' Rights Happy Hour - Bay Area
When:  August 21, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Momi Toby's Revolution Cafe,   528 Laguna Street, San Francisco
Information:   tenants together.org

August 23, 2014 - Saturday

Women's Equality Day - Western Region Call to Action
When:  August 23, 2014 - Saturday
9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
Where:  African American Art & Cultural Complex, Hall of Culture, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What:  Women's Intercultural Network Women's Equality Day.  Western Region Call to Action.
Join women from San Francisco and Western States:
Share agendas and action plans for CAWA, US Women and Beijing+20
Keynoter:  Elmy Bermejo DOL Representative to Region Nine Back to Bay Area
Honor:  Social Justice activists Krishanti Dharmaraj and Marily Mondejar
Act:  Become par of the CITIES for CEDAW Campaign
Nonmembers $75., WIN members $50.
Ticketsbpt.me/686978

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - 6th Annual Party and "Shop Local" Silent Auction
When:  August 23, 2014 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Dogpatch Saloon, 2496 Third Street, San Francisco
What:   Join Potrero Hill Democratic Club members and friends for an evening of live jazz, food and fun.  Plus lots of cool stuff for your bidding pleasure from the fabulous merchants and artists of Potrero Hill and Dogpatch.  Music will be performed by jazzmen Chuck Bennett on bass, Ray Scott on guitar, and Jim Zimmerman on drums.  No-host bar and food will be courtesy of local eateries and PHCC members.
Admission is free.  
Information:  phdemclub.org

El Tecolote's 44th Anniversary
When:  August 23, 2014 - Saturday
8:00 p.m.
Where:  Cesar's Latin Palace, 926 26th Street, San Francisco
What:  El Tecolote's 44th Anniversary.  Celebrate 44 years of covering our Community.  Food and a raffle and music from John SantosRoger Glenn and Tito Gonzalez andAnthony Blea.
Admission $20. and all proceeds go to benefit El Tecolote, and community journalism.
Information: eltecolate.org

August 24, 2014 - Sunday


San Francisco Democratic Party's Streamlined Endorsement Meeting
When:   August 24, 2014 Sunday 
           9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:   George Washington High School, 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: (interim information) San Francisco Democratic Party's Streamlined Endorsement Meeting.  Twelve chartered San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee clubs will hold streamlined endorsement meetings at t Washington High School on August 24.  This process will allow candidates to discuss their vision for the City in great detail, more time to meet the community and club members.
August 24th Clubs:

African American Democratic Club
Information: President - Jo Jackson
jeliasjackson@gmail.com

Asian Pacific Democratic Club
Information: asianpacificdemocraticclub.org
President - Jay Cheng
apdcsf@gmail.com

Democratic Women in Action
Information: sfdwia.org
President:  Jane Bernard-Powers
info@sfo@sfdwia.org


Filipino American Democratic Club of San Francisco
Information: facebook.com/FilipinoAmericanDemocraticClubOfSanFrancisco
Treasurer: Mike Soncuya
mike_soncuya@yahoo.com

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club
Informationwallenbergdems.com
President, Jill Nelson Golub
sfrwjdc@yahoo.com

Irish American Democratic Club
Information: Jim Wachob, President
jimwachob@gmail.com
facebook.com/IrishDemocrats

New Avenues Democratic Club
Kelly Dwyer, President

Open to the Public
Note:  I will update further information when received.

Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club
When: August 24, 2014 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m
Where:   George Washington High School, 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting.
Hear about candidates and ballot measures on the November 4, 2014 ballot.  Bagel brunch.
Information:  sfrwjdc@yahoo.com

Sunday Streets - In the Mission
When:  August 24, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Route is a little different from last year.  sundaystreetssf.com

Filipino American Democratic Club - Steamline endorsement meeting
When:  August 24, 2014 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:  Washington High School, 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: Join the Filipino American Democratic Club of San Francisco  for a general meeting in conjunction with the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee.  Come meet your elected officials and those who are running for office this November.  
Information:  soncuya@yahoo.com

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