Monday, October 12, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - - Debate time change













Breaking: CNN has moved the time of the Democratic Debate on October 13, 2015 from 9:00 p.m. ET to 8:30 p.m. ET. 

Bernie event moved their time up to 5:00 p.m. - not sure how that changes other debate events?. 

October 12, 2015 - Monday -  

South Beach/Rincon Mission Bay Neighborhood Association - A School in Mission Bay?
When:  October 12, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  South Beach Harbor Services Building Pier 40 Community Room (between Pier 40 and the Ballpark), San Francisco
What:  A School in Mission Bay? San Francisco School Board Commissioners Rachel Norton and Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell will discuss School Board  thinking about-and advocacy opportunities for-a new school in Mission Bay.
Better Bart - BART Director Zachary Mallett will introduce Better Bart, an initiative to modernize the 43-year-old BART System and increase its capacity to carry riders. 
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Information:  sbrmbna.com

League of Women Voters -  Candidate Forum - Sheriff
When:  October 12, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Golden Gate University, Room 2100, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Sheriff Candidate Forum.
Hosted in partnership with Junior League and the American Constitution Society at Golden Gate University
Information: lwvsf.org


Potrero Hill Town Hall Meeting  - Yes on I
When:  October 12, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Neighborhood House, 853 De Haro, San Francisco
What:  Potrero Hill neighbors will share their stories of displacement, what we can do about it and how Prop. I can be a next step to addressing the crisis.  Co-sponsors include the Potrero Hill Democratic Club and Potrero Boosters.
Information: savethemission2015@gmail.com 

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - General Meeting
When:  October 12, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  California Pacific Medical Center, Davies Campus, Gazebo Room, Plaza Level, Between North and South Towers, San Francisco 
What:  Will feature a forum on Prop. F, the AirBnB initiative.
Information:   dtna.org

October 13, 2015 - Tuesday

SPUR - The 2015 Housing Bond:  Public Housing
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Come learn about HOPE SF and Housing bond up for vote in November.
Co-presented by SFHAC and SF AIA:
Ramie Dare - Mercy Housing
Dan Adams - BRIDGE Housing Corporation
Malia Cohen - Board of Supervisors
Lisa Motoyama - Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
$10. non-members
Information:  spur.org

Port Commission
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
3:15  p.m. Open Session
Where:  Port Commission, Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Leslie Katz, Willie Adams, Kimberly Brandon, Doreen Woo Ho
Information:  sfport.com

Democratic Debate Watch Party for Bernie @ The Roxie Theater
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
(time change) 5:00 p.m... to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Roxie Theatre, 2117 16th Street, San Francisco
What:  Join fellow Bernie fans at the historic Roxie Theater for a live debate watch party.  All proceeds (minus theater rental) will be donated to Bernie's campaign.  
Tickets at door for !2. or $10. in advance eventbrite.com/e/sf-debate-watch-party-for-bernie-the-roxy-theater-tickets-18727336969
Source:  Facebook events

2015 Latino Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony:  Celebrating San Francisco's Latino Heritage
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to  7:00 p.m. - Rotunda
7:00 p.m. - Reception in North Light Court
Where:  North Light Court and Rotunda, City Hall, San Francisco
What:  Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor John Avalos, Supervisor David Campos, Jose Cisneros, SF City Treasurer, George Gascon, District Attorney, Dennis Herrera, City Attorney, Nancy Alfaro, Director of 311 Customer Service Center, Richard Carranza, SFUSD Superintendent
Barbara Garcia, Director of Department of Public Health, Luis Herrera, San Francisco City Librarian, Karen Roye, Director of Child Support Services invite you to 2015 Latino Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony:
Dolores Huerta Lifetime Achievement Award - Rosario Anaya
Latino Heritage Education Award - Nancy Obregon
Latino Heritage Business Award  - Tommy's Mexican Restaurant
Latino Heritage Community Award - Felix Salvador Kury
Latino Heritage Arts Award  Karla Castillo and Jose Carrasco
Latino Heritage Media Award - Chelis Lopez
Latino Heritage Health and Medicine Award - Roban San Miguel
Source:  email from Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services

DNC National Debate
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
5:30  p.m. -  - P.T.  
What:  CNN - Moderator - Anderson Cooper

Harvey Milk Club Presidential Debate Watch Party
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Watch the televised debate and get updates on how to get involved in local campaigns and GOTV events.
Source:  Facebook events
Information:  info@milkclub.org

SFYD's Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  The Brick Yard, 1787 Union Street, San Francisco
What:  Join SFYD as they watch the first Democratic Presidential Debate.  
Information:  sfyd.org

San Francisco Unified School District Meeting
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education:  Emily Murase, Matt Haney, Sandra Lee Fewer, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Rachel Norton, Shamann Walton, Jill Wynns
Information:  sfusd.edu

District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Alexander  Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  District 6 Stakeholder meeting.
Agenda:
Better BART
1066 Market Street Housing Development
5M Project
Safety Updates
Community Updates
Co-Sponsors:  Alliance for a Better District 6, North of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations Coalition of SF, Tip Top Market
Information: abd6.org
Source:  Facebook events

Noe Valley Town Square Community Meeting
When:  October 13, 2015 - Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Where:  St. Philip's Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What:  Rec and Park Dept. will host a community meeting to discuss the project design with the community, gather feedback and answer questions.  Work is scheduled to begin this coming January and last approximately 10 months.
Information:  noevalleytownsquare.com
Source:  Scott Wiener's newsletter

October 14, 2015 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information:  sfbos.org


Police Commission
When:  October 14 2015 -  Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City  Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Suzy Loftus, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Thomas Mazzucco, Sonia Melara
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org


APAPA San Francisco Chapter - 2015 San Francisco Mayoral Debate
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Chinese Historical Society of America, 965 Clay Street, San Francisco
What:  2015 San Francisco Mayoral Debate.
Featuring:
Mayor Ed Lee
Francisco Herrera
Martin Reed
Amy Farah Weiss
Kent Graham
Stuart Schuffman
Open to the public. Free Admission.
Information: apapa.org PatriciaCheng@apapa.org

Yes on Prop I - Mission Town Hall
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Episcopal Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 1661 15th Street, San Francisco
What:  Mission town hall to learn more about why Prop I is important for the future of the Mission and San Francisco.  Hosted by Prop I campaign and Plaza 16 Coalition
Source:  Facebook events

Latina/o Young Democrats of San Francisco. 
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Modern Times Bookstore, 2919 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Discussion on homelessness in San Francisco and will be hearing ways in which we as a community can help.
Information:  Facebook

Planning Association for the Richmond
When:  October 14, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Where:  Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  PAR Fall 2015 General Meeting.
Election 2015 - Prop. A, F and I will be discussed and candidates for Sheriff Office have been invited to speak.
Information:  sfpar.org

St James Episcopal Church - Community meeting - Affordable Housing Crisis
When:  October 14, 2015 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  St. James Episcopal Church, 4620 California Street, San Francisco
What:  Community meeting about the affordable housing crisis in San Francisco, with particular attention to Prop A, D, F, I and K that are on the ballot this November.
Fernado Marti from the Council of Community Housing Organizations will be the keynote speaker.
Source:  Richmondsfblog.org

October 15, 2015 - Thursday

Recreation and Park Commission
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Mark Buell,  Allan Low, Gloria Bonilla, Tom Harrison, Meagan Levitan, Eric McDonnell
Information:  sfrecpark.org

Joint Recreation and Park Commission/Park Commission
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Rec and Park Commissioners:  Mark Buell, Allan Low, Gloria Bonilla, Tom Harrison, Meagan Levitan, Eric McDonnell
Planning Commission:  Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Dennis Richards

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Eric Mar, David Campos, Julie Christensen
Information:  sfbos.org

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Norman Yee, Julie Christensen, London Breed
Information:  sfbos.org

Planning Commission
When:  October 15, 2015 -Thursday
3:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Dennis Richards
Information:  sf-planning.org

San Francisco LGBT Community Center, Making the LGBTQ Vote Count:  LGBTQ Voters Forum
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, Rainbow Romm  San Francisco
What:  Panel to hear the perspectives of several LGBTQ community leaders on the economic realities  facing San Francisco's LGBTQ residents.
Panelists:
Kris Hayashi - Executive director - Transgender Law Center
Judy Appel - Executive director, Our Families Coalition
Shannon Way, Director of Program, HomeownershipSF
and more will present an array of perspectives.
Tickets:  eventbrite.com free
Information:  EconomicJusticeWeek.org
Source:  Facebook events

Tomorrow Transit:  The Future of the Downtown Plan
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:   San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin  Street, San Francisco
What:   The Downtown Plan at 30 and our Transit Future.   Join moderator Tom Radulovich as leaders from the downtown transportation, architecture and planning worlds discuss the future of the urban landscape, how we move people from point A to point B, and its increasing role as a central social district.  Free
Tickets:  eventbrite.com
 Information:  livablecity.org

Yerba Buena Alliance 24th Anniversary Gala
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Metreon Cityview, 135 Fourth Street, San Francisco
What:  Celebrating 24 years of community building and partnership, the Yerba Buena Alliance celebrates the vibrancy and richness of the Yerba Buena neighborhood, the art and culture center of downtown San Francisco
Information:   eventbrite.com
Tickets:  $50. up
Information:  yerbabuena.org

Asians Americans & Pacific Islanders for Hillary
When:  October 15, 2015 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  03 Bistro & Lounge, 524 Van Ness, San Francisco
What:  Please join Asians Americans & Pacific Islanders for Hillary
Hosts:  Gene Benavides, Vida Benavides, Ami Bera, Ray Buenaventura, David Chiu, Tessie Guillermo, Rameet Kohli, Ed Lee, Doris Matsui, Yoko Nakagawa, Dang Pham, Bob Singh, Vicki Shu
Special Guest:  Michelle Kwan, Two-time Olympic medalist figure skater.
$50., $250., $500., $1,000
RSVP:  hillaryclinton.com/events/view/?d=622510
Information:  vicki@vsplanninglic.com
Source:  Facebook events

October 16, 2015 - Friday

Art Auction benefit - Prop I
When:  October 16, 2015 - Friday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  Pacific Fell Factory arts complex, 2830 20th Street, San Francisco
What:  Art Auction benefit for Prop I.  Silent Auction/Sale of original art - help preserve artists' studios in the Mission.  40 artists will donate 50% of all sales to Prop I.
Source:  Facebook events

October 17, 2015  - Saturday

October 17, 2015 - Saturday
Vicki  Hennessy - West Portal Neighborhood Mobilization
When:  October 17, 2015 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  West Portal Playground, 131 Lenox Way, San Francisco
Information: ted@hennessyforsheriff.com
Source:  Facebook events

Shared Schoolyard Kick Off Celebration at Spring Valley Elementary School
When:  October 17, 2015 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  Spring Valley Elementary School, 1451 Jackson Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Supervisor Mark Farrell and Supervisor Julie Christensen to celebrate the opening of Spring Valley Elementary's schoolyard as a community playground on the weekends.
Information:  sfsharedschoolyard.org

October 18, 2015 - Sunday

Sunday Streets in the Mission - Season Finale
When:  October 18, 2015 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Blocks of Valencia Street between McCoppin Hub and 26th Street, San Francisco
Information:  sundaystreetssf.com

Ballot Cabaret for Aaron Peskin
When:  October 18, 2015 - Sunday
3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  The North Beach Bauhaus, 703 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Aaron Peskin fundraiser and canvassing party.  Meet District 3 Supervisor candidate.  Enjoy a fun  day  of music and libations.
The amazing Candace Roberts will be performing.  After the show they will be silkscreening t-shirts.
Spend the day canvassing for Aaron and it's all for free.  Or just drop by for the show ($10. suggested)
Source:  Facebook event. 
Information:  aaron2015.com

October 19, 2015 - Monday

Alice Fall Awards
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Lookout, 3600 16th Street and Market, San Francisco
What:  Alice Fall Awards.  Honoring Exceptional Leadership in our Community.
Free
Information:  alicebtoklas.org
Source:  Facebook events

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Melissa Griffin Caen
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  St. Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Melissa Griffin Caen, will be going over the  Eleven  Local Ballot Measures that will be voted on in November.
Information:  frank@middlepolk.org middlepolk.org

Tech's Invisible Workers Speak Out:  A Panel
When:  October 19, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia:  The Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics, 518 Valencia St, San Francisco
What:  Panel conversation with tech service workers, shuttle drivers, hotel staff and employees of tech startups and giants.  They will discuss ongoing struggles for justice, equity and respect with the community  We'll explore how tech workers can support their fellow community members in fighting income inequality.
Co-hosted by the Tech Workers Coalition and the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club
Source:  Facebook events




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