Thursday night I attended monthly meeting of the Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council at The Urban School on Page Street. HANC held a discussion "MUNI: As The Crisis Turns". Meeting was chaired by Pi Ra with the following speakers:
- Irwin Lum - President of the Transit Workers
- Sue Vaughn - Transit not Traffic
- Bob Planthold, Senior and Person with Disabilities Advocate, Senior Action Network
- Bruce Oka - SFMTA Director
The panel has all worked together in the past, all seasoned transit experts. Everyone agreed that everybody uses the Muni and that we should be a transit first city.
Irwin Lum said that the Muni service has been gutted and the bus schedules are unrealistic. He wanted to make sure the public knew that the drivers were committed to their jobs. Eric Williams, a Muni driver spoke up to explain that Muni drivers pay for all their own health insurance including all dependents.
Suggestions included completing an audit on Muni, extending parking meter hours, reinstating state license fees, review work orders, generate new revenue ideas and change the format of the SFMTA Board to be elected not appointed by the Mayor.
HANC - hanc-sf.org
Transport Union Local 250-A local250a.twu.org
March 13, 2010 - Saturday
San Francisco Count Census 2010 Soccer Tournament
When: March 13, 2010 - Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Garfield Park, 25th and Harrison Street, San Francisco
What: The Mission District Count Committee, The Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs of San Francisco and the Census Bureau invite all San Franciscans to the SF Counts-Census 2010 Soccer Tournament. Soccer, food, Census information, music, face painting, raffles.
Press conference at 11:30 with Supervisor David Campos. Event is co-sponsored by The Department of Recreation and Parks of San Francisco.
*Visitacion Valley Planning Alliance
When: March 13, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: McLaren Park, Visitacion Valley Community Center, 66 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco
What: Karen Mauney-Brodek, Recreation and Park Department planner, will hold a meeting to gather Vis Valley residents opinions about long range planning issues for McLaren Park, which basically defines the western and northern borders of Vis Valley
Information: sfnpc.org
San Francisco St Patrick's Day Festival
When: March 13, 2010 - Saturday and March 14, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
What: Two-day festival. Irish culture through live performance and entertainment, arts, food and beverage concessions.
Information: sfstpatricksdayparade.com
San Francisco's 159th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: March 13, 2010 - Saturday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Corner of Second Street and Market Street.
Information: sfstpatricksdayparade.com
*Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Final Qualifying PAC Meeting
When: March 13, 2010 - Saturday
(Time Change): 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Final qualifying PAC meeting. PAC endorsement meeting: Ballot Initiatives, State Officials/Congress
Attendees:
Candidate for Governor: Nadia Smalley
State Assemblymember District 13 Tom Ammiano
State Assemblymember 12: Fiona Ma
State Senator District 8: Leland Yee
Candidate for Attorney: Mike Schmier
Candidates for Insurance Commission: Assemblymember Hector de La Torre, Assemblymember Dave Jones
Chair, State Board of Equalization, District 1: Betty Yee
San Francisco Supervisor Eric Mar
San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
Representation from the following offices in support of ballot measures:
San Francisco Supervisor Chris Daly
San Francisco Michela Alioto-Pier
SEIU Organizer Gabriel Haaland
Linnette Peralta Haynes Vice President of Political Affairs (PAC)
Information: milkclub.org
March 14, 2010 - Sunday
Daylight Savings Time
Sunday Streets
When: March 14, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Embarcadero, starting at Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, south to China Basin and Terry Francois Blvd, San Francisco
What: Sunday Streets. Streets open to the public.
Information: sundaystreetssf.com
Java Beach - St. Patrick's Day Block Party - "Rally for California's Future"
When: March 14, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Java Beach at the Zoo, 45th Avenue between Wawona Street and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
What: Join students, parents, educators, and other school workers join with social service providers, retirees, unionists and friends and allies protest cuts to funding for schools and social services.
Information: javabeachcafe.com
*San Francisco African American Democratic Club - Champagne and Waffle Fundraiser
When: March 14, 2010 - Sunday
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Gussies' Chicken and Waffles, 1521 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco African American Democratic Club at its annual Champagne and Waffles fundraiser. Members and non-members are invited to attend. Suggested donation: $30.
Information: aadcsf.com
Jane Morrison - Pre-Birthday Party for DCCC candidate Jane Morrison
When: March 14, 2010 - Sunday
4 to 6 p.m.
Where: 46 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Ann Kirk and Ed Sykes invite you and your friends to a Pre-Birthday Party for for Jane Morrison, candidate for re-election to the Democratic County Central Committee.
No need to wrack your brain to figure out what to give Jane for her birthday. Donor's choice: $20 - $100 or more. Jane Morrison for DCCC. You may mail your check to Jane Morrison, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco, Ca. 94117.
March 15, 2010 - Monday
*San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Public Safety Committee
When: March 15, 2010
10 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
Hearing on San Francisco's public safety conditions, including a discussion of citywide crime levels and crime levels by police district stand/or neighborhood.
Members: David Chiu, Ross Mirkarimi, Bevan Dufty
Information: sfbos.org
*Sit/Lie Discussion at The North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefits District
When: March 15, 2010 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 134 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite A, San Francisco
What: The North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefits District will be discussing the sit/lie at their board meeting. There will be time for public comment.
Information: nom-ticbd.org
*San Francisco for Democracy - Party Chair Forum
When: March 15, 2010 - Monday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Foorm, 1125 Fillmore Street @ Turk, San Francisco
What: A policy discussion with the local party chairs of the Democratic, Green and Peace and Freedom Party. Questions and answers from the audience will be included in the discussion:
Participants :
- Democratic Party - Aaron Peskin
- Peace & Freedom Party - Tom Lacey
- Green Party - Barry Hermanson
Information: sf4democracy.com
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association
When: March 15, 2010 - Monday
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: It's a Grind, 1800 Polk Street at Washington, San Francisco
What: Agenda:
Hear from CleanPower SF on the Public Power initiative cleanpowersf.org.
San Francisco SAFE on safety in the City and Jill Cannon, Deputy City Attorney on how the City Attorney's can help the neighborhood.
Information: middlepolk.org info@middlepolk.org
March 16, 2010 - Tuesday
San Francisco Gray Panthers - Civil Liberties in the Time of Obama
When: March 16, 2010 - Tuesday
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Fireside room, Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Angela Chan, a lawyer from San Francisco's Asian Law Caucus will describe the impact of some of Obama's civil liberties issues, especially for San Francisco's Sanctuary City policy.
Information: sfgraypanthers-sf@sbcglobal.net
Irish American Democratic Club - St. Patrick's Day Celebration
When: March 16, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1494 7th Avenue @ Kirkham, San Francisco
What: Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Good food and cheer. $15-$20. No-host bar.
Information: Patty Moran 415-861-2378
*Citywide Community Meeting version 2.0
When: March 16, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market @ Octavia, San Francisco
What: Moving forward with next steps:
- responses to fear mongering
- supervisor elections and site/lie as a wedge issue
- understanding the sit/lie law and its citywide impact
- bringing together a broad coalition of people, how
- response to media propaganda/hype
- public education and media
- creating real community safety solutions
Source: facebook event - creator Housing not Incarceration for Homeless Youth
San Francisco Young Democrats - Meet & Greet - Democratic County Central Committee
When: March 16, 2010 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Mr. Smith's, 34 7th Street @ Market, San Francisco
What: Meet and greet with invited Democratic County Central Committee candidates. The Club will also be considering endorsements for Assemblymember Tom Ammiano and Assemblymember Fiona Ma and State Senator Leland Yee. Democratic County Central Committe candidates have been asked to complete a questionnaire.
Information: president@sfyd.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Special General Membership Meeting: Ballot Initiatives, State Officials/Congress.
When: March 16, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: General Membership meeting - ballot initiatives, state officials/Congress.
Information: milkclub.org
Balboa Theater - "Remembering Playland"
When: March 16, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
Where: Balboa Theater, 3630 Balboa Street, San Francisco
What: New documentary "Remembering Playland" will premiere at the Balboa Theater. Full-length documentary By Tom Wyrsch about San Francisco's famous 10 acres seaside amusement park, Playland at the Beach. Tickets $6.50 to $9.
Information and pre-ticket sales: brownpapertickets.com/event/100972
March 17, 2010 - Wednesday
St. Patrick's Day
*Farley's 21st Anniversary
When: March 17, 2010 - Wednesday
9 a.m. - Noon Live bagpipes and Irish Music
8 p.m. "Soul Delights"
Where: 1315 18th Street, San Francisco
What: 21st Anniversary. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Information: farleyscoffee.com
*San Francisco Police Commission
When: March 17, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
Chief's Report - Update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
Information: sfpd.commission@sf.gov.org
*Nate Payne for District 6 - Rock the Shame Rock (Happy Hour)
When: March 17, 2010 - Wednesday
5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Campaign fundraiser for Nate Payne - San Francisco District 6 Supervisor 2010. Rock the Shame. Rock DJ Marc van Brabant, DJ Pollux, DJ Nile. Spinning Old school Hip Hop, Top 40, Sexy House music
Drink Specials: $3. beers, $5. mixed drinks. $5. house wine.
District 6 covers Mission Bay, TL, Soma, South Beach, Downtown, Treasure Island, Mid and North Mission.
Nate Payne: Safe Neighborhoods, control spending, housing programs
Information: natepaynedistric6gmail.com
*San Francisco Democratic Party - Endorsements of local propositions
When: March 17, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Local 2, 209 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Endorsement of local propositions:
- Earthquake/pubic safety bond
- Film commission charter amendment
- Reducing employer public benefit cost charter amendment
- Renters economic relief ordinance
- Police department dignitary security budget ordinance
- Declaration of policy regarding Transbay Terminal site
- School District parcel tax
Resolution to Save Public Education (Hsieh).
Information: sfdemocrats.org Elowe@sfdemocrats.org
*St Patty's Day Bernal Mural Celebration & Fundraiser
When: March 17, 2010 - Wednesday
10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Where: Roccapulco, 3140 Mission Street @ Cesar Chavez, San Francisco
What: Come together to restore and update the Bernal Library Mural. Timba/Salsa night at Roccapulco with music provided by DJ Walter "Waltdigz" Vela. Come see old friends, meet new one. Have fund and raise some dollars to help defray campaign costs. Cover: $3.
March 18, 2010 - Thursday
*SUPES for Lunch - Supervisor Carmen Chu
When: March 18, 2010 - Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Listen to Supervisor Carmen Chu from District 4. Please register online.
Information and RSVP sfchamber.com
*Rafael Mandelman - Fundraiser for candidacy for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee.
When: March 18, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Cafe Flore, 2298 Market Street, San Francisco
What: In celebration of the candidacy of Rafael Mandelman for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee please join the campaign in raising funds. Suggested donation $25. (no one will be excluded based on lack of funds).
Information: rafael2010.com
*March 20, 2010 - Saturday
*Muni Town Hall Meeting
When: March 20, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m.
Where: One South Van Ness Ave. @ Market Street, 2n Floor Atrium, San Francisco
What: Attend Muni meeting and let your voice be heard in support of San Francisco's buses and light rail.
Information: sfmta.com
*India Basin Walking Tour
When: March 20, 2010 - Saturday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: Entrance to Heron's Head Park, Cargo Way & Jennings Street, San Francisco
What: The India Basin Neighborhood Association invites you to Help Shape the Future of San Francisco.
India Basin Walking Tour. 2 hour, flat, 3 mile loop walk with 8 informational stops. The San Francisco Redevlopment Agency has created a DRAFT Plan for tye 76-acre India Basin Shoreline.
Information: indiabasin.org
*Interfaith Prayer Circle for Peace and Justice
When: March 20, 2010 - Saturday
10:30 a.m.
Where: United Nations Plaza, Market Street, San Francisco
What: Interfaith Prayer Circle for Peace and Justice.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/march20peace
Information: Rev. Israel Alvaran ialvaran@clueca.org
*Community Meeting - Planning the Future of Sunnydale
When: March 20, 2010 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Visitacion Valley Elementary School, 55 Schwerin Street, San Francisco
What: Planning the future of Sunnydale. Sponsored by the Mercy/Related HOPE SF Team
Information: 415-452-9745
*San Francisco Stop the Wars!
When: March 20, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
What: Demand the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all US. and NATO forces from Afghanistan and Iraq. National March and Rally
*Jackie Speier - Woodland Avenue!
When: March 20, 2010 - Saturday
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 62 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: You and your friends are invited to visit with Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Special Guest: State Senator Mark Leno.
Co-Hosts: Jane Morrison, Agar Jaicks, Ann Kirk and Ed Sykes, Joan Simmons, Jeannie Maher, Eileen Kivlehan, Gimmy Park Li, Robin Brasso, Aaron Peskin, Chair, San Francisco Democratic Party
Donor's Choice: $35 - $37. Sponsors: $100 - $150. Patrons: $200. to $500.
*Anna Conda Glendon Hyde - Moxie Parlow Meet and Greet
When: March 20, 2010 - Saturday
5:35 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Moxie Parlow Hair Salon, 555 Sutter Street, San Francisco.
What: Meet and greet with Anna Conda Glendon Hyde - candidate for Supervisor in District 6. An afternoon of politics and pleasantries.
Information: charliehorsecinch@yahoo.com
*Linda Colfax for Judge Birthday Party
When: March 20, 2010 - Saturday
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Thirsty Bear, 661 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Raise a toast to Linda Colfax and raise some fund for Linda's campaign. Drinks, socializing and general merriment. There is no charge to attend, but Linda would like your help in her campaign for election to the Superior Court this June 8, 2010. No gifts are desired other than your comraderie and donation to the campaign.
Information: colfaxforjudge.com
*New Items
Information:
Supervisor David Campos has endorsed Rafael Mandelman for Supervisor in District 8.
Mayor Gavin Newsom has announced he is running for Lt. Governor.
Bill Barnes has announced he is running for Supervisor in District 10.
Laura Spanjian has dropped out of the Supervisor's race for Supervisor in District 8. Laura is moving to Houston to be Houston's Sustainability Director.
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi has changed his Party from the Green Party to the Democratic Party.
Please email events, comments or questions to sfpostnotes@gmail.com
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