Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish American Democratic ClubDate: March 12, 2009 - Thursday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: 1494 7th Avenue, San Francisco.
What: Good food, drink, and company and a tip o' the hat to the memory of Irish American Democratic Club's
John Behanna.$10. at the door.
Executive Board:
Jeannie Maher, Mary O'Riordan, Eileen Kivlehan, Kevin Malone, Patty Moran, Michael O'Connor, John O'Riordan, Joan Simmons, Jim WachobChartered by the San Francisco Democratic Party, Affiliated with the Irish American Caucus of the California Democratic Party, Member, United Irish Societies
March 2, 2009 - MondayCommunity Budget Town Hall - San Francisco Coalition to Save Public HealthWhen: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Society Church
What: Community meeting about the fiscal crisis and the Mayor's plan.
State of the City: Budget Crisis, and Human-Focused Solutions.Special Guest:- John Avalos, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee
- Mitch Katz, Director of the Department of Public Health
- Trent Rohr, Director of Human Services Agency
Friends of the Coalition: Coalition on Homelessness, Gray Panthers, SEIU, 1021, OPEIU Local 3, Coalition on Homelessness, St. James Infirmary, St. Anthony's Foundation, La Voz Latina, Central City SRO Collaborative, Conard House 1021 Chapter, Progress Foundation 1021 Chapter, Tenderloin Housing Clinic 1021 Chapter, Hyde Street Community Clinic, SRO Families United! ACORN, API Wellness Center, Conard House, HWWA, Planning for Elders, Community Housing Partnership 1021 Chapter, Stop AIDS Project, Senior Action Network, Harvey Milk Democratic Club, Queer Youth Organizing Project, Positive Directions Equals Change, members of the SF Unified School District
Information: Alysabeth 414-759-3977
savepublichealth.wordpress.comSF New Police Chief - What do you want?When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Lower Level Community Room, 134 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: The
North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District, the
North of Market Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and the
saveSFculture Coalition invite you the opportunity to be heard.
The Police Commission is engaged in a search for candidates for the next Police Chief. The Police Commission wish to hear your suggestions and comments regarding the search. Meeting is being facilitated by the
San Francisco Late Night Coalition and the San Francisco Outdoor Events Coalition.RSVP: RSVP@NOMNICsf.com
North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District nom-ticbd.orgNorth of Market Neighborhood Improvement Corporation NOMNICsf.orgsaveSFculture Coalition safeSFculture.comChris Isaak - Live!When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6 p.m.
Where: Amoeba Music, 1855 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Only Bay Area appearance. free and for all ages.
Plan C Membership MeetingWhen: March 2, 2009 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Dolores School, 3371 16th Street, San Francisco
What: First 2009 general Plan C membership meeting. District 8 themed program.
- Supervisor Bevan Dufty will give an update on what is happening at City Hall.
- Scott Wiener, Plan C member and past chair of the Democratic County Central Committee, President of the Eureka Valley Promotion Association and neighborhood activist will talk about a variety of topics of interest to residents in the neighborhood .
- Steve Adams, member of Plan C, is Senior Vice President, Western Region of Sterling Bank, a leading TIC lender, and he will provide an update on the TIC lending marketplace. Steve is also President of the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC) and will also cover recent quality of life efforts of that group (safety, street cleaning).
Information:
plancsf.orgSan Francisco for Democracy, San Francisco Democracy PAC and San Francisco for Democracy Federal Action - Membership meeting
When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Mission Police Station Community Center, 630 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Membership meeting. Agenda items:
- Maxine Doogan will give a report on the International Sex Workers Conference that was held in Brazil.
- Former Ethics Commissioner Joe Lynn will give a 15 minute report on the state of the SF Ethics Commission with recommendations.
- Jim Cowan will give a presentation on the current healthcare proposals before the CA State Legislature and propose motions regarding those measures.
Watch Bill Maher's
"Religulous"When: March 2, 2009 - Monday
8 p.m.
Where: The Independent, 628 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Watch Bill Maher's film "Religulous" for free at the The Independent. Free with 2 drink minimum.
Source: sf.funcheap.comInformation:
sf4dem.comMarch 3, 2009 - Tuesday Ride MUNI with Supervisor Carmen Chiu When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
Where: Java Beach Cafe II, 2650 Sloat Blvd.
What: Supervisor Chiu will be at the cafe to speak about increased tax benefits which would allow those who commute to work by transit to save up to $1,000 or more a year. At 8:00 a.m. you can join Supervisor on the L Taraval for your commute downtown.
Information: chustaff@sggov.org
Bayview Police Station Community MeetingWhen: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
6 p.m.
Where: Bayview Station, 201 William Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting.
Adam Gubser from the
Liveable Streets Program will be present to answer questions about traffic in the district.
Source:
bayviewhillassociation.blogspot.com
Search for Police Chief Town Hall Meeting Meeting When: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Visitacion Valley Community Center, 450 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to hear the communities concerns regarding new police chief
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Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly MeetingWhen: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Discussion on increase in graffiti in the lower Polk Area.
Information:
middlepolk.org"
I Knew Gavin when..." FundraiserWhen: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street at Laguna, San Francisco
What: Newsom for California Fundraiser. Join Mayor Gavin Newsom as he explores a run for governor and how best to solve the crisis California is facing. Tickets start at $100.
RSVP:
actblue.compage/newsomsfInformation: jelliott@gavinnewsom.com
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Community ChoicesWhen: March 3, 2009 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. What do Community Choice Aggregation and rebuilding Potrero Terrace & Annex have in common? They both are in the planning stages, and both are seeking community input to make the ideas become reality.
A speaker from
Sierra Club will describe what it will take to get SF officials to move us closer to a cleaner, cheaper energy future envisioned in the state law passed back in 2002. Under CCA, the City and County of San Francisco would become an electricity purchaser for residents and businesses currently served by PG&E (PG&E would still provide electricity transmission, meter reading, billing etc.). Customers who wish not to participate in the City's CCA program will have an opportunity to opt-out and remain a full customer of PG&E.
A speaker from the Rebuild Potrero Project will discuss plans which have been proceeding with input from community focus groups.
Information: phdemclub.orgMarch 4, 2009- WednesdaySPUR - Supervisor David ChiuWhen: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
5:45 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
What: Wine and Cheese reception with President of the Board David Chiu. $5. non-members.
Information:
spur.orgEve of Justice -
No on 8When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
5 p.m.
Where: Gather at Market and Castro between 5 and 6 p.m.
What: On the evening before the California Supreme Court holds oral argument on the validity of Proposition 8 and whether the initiative process can be used to take away fundamental freedoms from minorities, join in a candlelight vigil for justice and equality. Pre-rally between 5 and 6 p.m., step off at 6 p.m., arrive at CA Supreme Court (Civic Center) at 6:30 p.m for vigil program, recommittment ceremony and moment of silence.
Information:
eveofjustice.com*
Police Commission MeetingWhen: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Weekly meeting. Off agenda: discussion and possible action to approve the process to find candidates for Chief of Police including intent to brief and solicit comments from the Mayor at various milestones of the process, consistent with city Charter requirements.
Information:
sfpd.online@sfgov.org*
Open Space WorkshopsWhen: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Miraloma Clubhouse, 350 O'shaughnessy Blvd., San Francisco
What: Share your priorities with Open Space Committee.
Information: openspacesf.orgSan Francisco Housing Element: Community Platform DiscussionWhen: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Community meeting to share ideas and provide a recommendation to the planning department on what is needed in the 2009 Housing Element. A panel comprised of representative from the San Francisco Planning Department, Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, Western Regional Advocacy Project and
District 9 Supervisor David Campos will be part of the discussion.
Information: 415-206-2140 ext 155
Assembly Majority Whip Fiona Ma When: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m. Reception
8 p.m. Dinner
Where: SOMA Grand, 1160 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Fiona Ma's birthday celebration and fundraiser.
Host Committee: Tom Ammiano, Josh Becker, Jay Bhaward, Adam Borelli, London Breed, Frank Chan, Jeffrey Chang, Wen Ling Chen, Carmen Chu, Naylor and Chu, Todd Clayter, Mike Covarrubias, Linda Crayton, Coleen Dowling, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Oz Erickson, Mike Fang, Ted Fang, Frank Fung, Johnnie Giles, Chris Gruwell, Mike Guingona, Hala Hijazi, Jerry Hill, Francisco Hsieh, Michael Johnson, George Ju, Henry Karnilowitz, Susan Leal, Pius Lee, Mark Leno, Richard X. Liu, Mike Ma, James and Belle Taylor McGhee, Gus and Bahya Murad, Sam Patel, Tanya and Rich Peterson, John Pollard, Amy Qu, Ahsha Safai, Julie Soo, Laura Spanjian, Andrea Dew Steele, Michael Sweet, Eric Tao, Adrienne Tissier, Bob Twomey, Alexis Wong, Mike Yang, James K. Yu, Johnson Yu
$250., $500., $1,000. ,$2,500 VIP Dinner and General Reception
Information: Clem Clarke clem@fionama.com
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St. Luke's HospitalWhen: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Luke's Hospital Cafe, 2nd Floor, 3555 Cesar Chavez (@ Valencia), San Francisco
What: Community meeting to discuss the status of the St. Luke's Hospital. California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) has voted to "save" St. Luke's Hospital. Are their plans too small and too restrictive for community needs? CPMC is moving to close 135 beds used mostly by Medicare and Medi-Cal patients.
Information: Nato Green ngreen@canurses.org
Source:
graypantherssf.igc.orgSan Francisco Democracy - New Windows for Changing Health Access & The EnvironmentWhen: March 4, 2009 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Schroeders German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What:
Sara Rogers will answer questions about State Senator Leno's reintroduction of SB840 which would establish a single payer health care in California.
"Energy & the Environment in the Age of Obama". Panel discussion by:
- Kate Gordon, co-director of the Apollo Alliance
- Josh Becker, Clean Tech for Obama and co-Founder of New Cycle Capital.
- Representative from Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection
- Representative of the SF office of the EPA
Information: sf4dem.comMarch 5, 2009 - ThursdayCalifornia Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Prop 8 legal challenge. -
Watch the arguments live at
eqca.org*
San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Rules CommitteeWhen: March 5, 2009 - Thursday
10 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Item off agenda:
Rainy Day Reserve. Charter Amendment (third draft)
Committee: Chris Daly, Carmen Chu and David Campos.
Information:
sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs*
Planning Commission - The ExploratoriumWhen: March 5, 2009 - Thursday
1:30 p.m. or Later
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Public hearing on Draft EIR for Exploratorium in regards to Pier 17.
Information: Viktoriya Wise 575-9049
Source:
thebarbarycoastnews.com*
Open Space WorkshopsWhen: March 5, 2009 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Palega Recreation Center, 500 Felton Street, San Francisco
What: Share your priorities with Open Space Committee.
Information: openspacesf.orgSearch for Police Chief Town Hall Meeting Meeting When: March 5, 2009 - Thursday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: John O'Connell High School Gymnasium, 2355 Folsom Street, San Francisco.
What: Community meeting to hear the communities concerns regarding new police chief
March 6, 2009 - Friday*
Wear Red for "Go Red for Women" - prevent heart disease with awareness, education, advocacy and support*
SPUR - Bay Rea Economic and Real Estate OutlookWhen: March 6, 2009 - Friday
12:30 p.m.
Where: 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Join
Alan Billingsley and
Hope Nadji of RREEF Research as they present their annual economic and real estate forecast. $5. non-members
Information: spur.org*
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF) - Dinner PartyWhen: March 6, 2009 - Friday
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
What: 29th Annual Dinner.
- Keynote speaker: Eva Paterson, founder and President of Equal Justice Society.
- Honoring Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin as Community Service Awardees.
- Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. will accept the Legal Service Award.
Tickets are $125.
Information: Dan Powell at dinner@balif.org
March 7, 2009 - SaturdaySupervisor John Avalos - First Town Hall MeetingWhen: March 7, 2009 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Excelsior Youth Center, 163 London Street (@Excelsior St. and Mission Street), SF
What: Hear Supervisor John Avalos give updates and discussions on the following:
- City Budget
- Police Department: Homicide Cases and other violent crimes
- Municipal Transit Authority: Pedestrian Safety
- Community Speakers on Violence Prevention Strategies
Representatives from Local Service Providers.
Information: john.avalos@sfgov.org
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Healthcare lesson for Governor SchwarzeneggerWhen: March 7, 2009 - Saturday
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Centro del Pueblo, 474 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: A panel of activists will answer 40 questions in 40 minutes on SB84o. Panelists will include
Jim Cowan, Fran Devlin, Ian McLean, Rory Michaelis, Eileen Wampole and Don BechlerInformation:
singlepayernow.net dbechler@value.net
March 8, 2009 - Sunday*
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Coffee and bagelsWhen: March 8, 2009 - Sunday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: San Francisco Jewish Community Center, 3200 Callifornia Street @ Presidio, Room 223, San Francisco
What: Join
Supervisor Sean Elsbernd who will listen to your thoughts and answer questions about current goings on and future plans for San Francisco, City Hall and District 7. Everyone is cordially invited.
Information: sfrwjdc@yahoo.com
March 10, 2009 - Tuesday*
Oakland Town Hall with Gavin NewsomWhen: March 10, 2009 - Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Rotunda, 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, Ca.
What: Share your thoughts and hopes for California's future with Gavin Newsom.
RSVP3@GavinNewsom.com
March 11, 2009 - WednesdayCommonwealth Club - Mayor Gavin NewsomWhen: March 11, 2009 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What:
Gavin Newsom in conversation with
Schott Shafer, host "California Report, KQED Radio.
$18 non-members
Information:
tickets.commonwealthclub.org
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Information:
Crossroads Irish-American Festival - March 7 to March 15th
Information: irishamericancrossroads.org/calendar
Rafael Mandelman for San Francisco District 8 - Information:
facebook.com pgcasson@gmail.com
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