Monday, July 16, 2012

President Barack Obama - San Francisco 2012





July 16, 2012 - Monday

Rules Committee
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Land Use and  Economic Development Committee
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Leah LaCroix, Huimin (Happy) Yang, Robin Bonner, Rachel Brodwin, Mia Tu Mutch, Sarah Armstrong, Jonathan Baer, Angel Carriion, Antonia Hunneus, Javonte Holloway, Hillary Liang, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Rene Ontiveros, Nicholas Persky, Mia Shackelford, Joyce Sun, Betty K. Huey
Information: sfbos.org

Better Market Street Workshop
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Municipal Transportation Agency, One South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Help create a new vision for Market Street.  Revitalize Marke Street to be a world-class, vibrant public space from Octavia Blvd. to the Embarcadero.

San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Happy Hour
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Place Pigalle, 520 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What: Monthly Happy Hour.  Grab a cold one with other drinking progressives and find out what is  happening on current events and the upcoming November election. 
Information: theleague.com/sf

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - "Retail Blight"
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Focus on "Retail Blight" in the Polk Street area.  Supervisor David Chiu and a representative of the Mayor's Office will discuss creative new approaches to keep the Polk Street retail strong, vibrant and Neighborhood serving.  You will also hear from several local merchants.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

July 17, 2012 - Tuesday

Signature  Delivery/Rally Opposing Stop-and-Frisk in San Francisco
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Van Ness Side of City Hall - 400 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Join the Black Young Democrats of San Francisco and supporters in a rally against Mayor Ed Lee's proposed "stop-and-frisk" policy for San Francisco and delivery of collected signatures against "stop-and-frisk".


SPUR - New Rental Housing for San Francisco
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear from Meg Spriggs of Avalon Bay, Eric Tao of AGI Capital and Amir Massih with Archstone Trust as they explore the future of rental housing.  Moderated by Tim Colen of the San Francisco Housing Action Coalition.  Presented by the San Francisco Housing Coalition and AIA San Francisco.
$10 - non-members
Information: spur.org

SMTA Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Leona Bridges, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com

Board of Supervisors
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olague, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - Monthly meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Monthly Meeting:
Hosts: Laurel Heights Improvement Assn. and Liberty Hill Neighborhood Assn.
Officers' Reports, Committee Action Items
Program: Geary BRT.  Presenter: Chester Fung, Principal Transportation Planner
Information: csfn.net


Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Recreation Center, 70 Elk Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda includes
Recreation and Park Department update on Glen Park Recreation Center Improvement Plans.
Proposed Glen Park Association Resolution of Support for the 2012 San Francisco Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Ballot Measure.
Planning Department update on traffic plans at Bosworth and Diamond.
Jeremy Anderson - How to research your house in Glen Park: Use the 1940 Census, historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and old street grade in Department of Public Works Key Maps.

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Voting on a By-Laws Proposal to update  the endorsement process and memorializing Jerry Windley.
Information: milkclub.org


July 18, 2012 - Wednesday

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission

When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Charles Edwin Chase, Courtney Damkroger, Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Diane Matsuda, Richard Johns, Andrew Wolfram
Information: sf-planning.org

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 250
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org

Ethics Commission
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul A. Renne, Jamienne S. Studley
Information: sfethics.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sf-police.org

Mar Crawl! - Signature Gathering
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. Starts at The Buckshot Bar and Gameroom
Where: Starts at Buckshot Bar and Gameroom, 3848 Geary Third Avenue, San Francisco
What: Mar Crawl starting at Buckshot Bar to gather signatures for Re-Election of Eric Mar in District One. Buckshot  Bar, Ireland's 32, The Abby Tavern, The Bitter End, Dirty Trix Saloon, The 540 Club, Steins, Th Hearth, ending Trader Sam.  Talk to voters, register new voters and help spread the word about Eric Mar. 
Information:Wendolyn Aragon wendolyn.aragon@gmail.com

  2nd Lake Merced Community Meeting
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Harding Golf Course, 99 Harding Road, San Francisco
What: Second Community Planning Meeting to discuss the activation of the Lake Merced Boathouse.  
Information: sfrecpark.org

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - Membership Meeting
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Double Play Restaurant, 16th Street and Bryant Street, San Francisco
Information: sflatinodemclub.com

San Francisco Young Democrats - The Black Young Democrats of San Francisco
What: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Membership meeting - hearing from The Black Young Democrats of San Francisco (BYDSF) regarding the "Stop and Frisk" policy, as well as getting a update from the Rules Chair Kevin Bard regarding a bylaws revision.  
Information: sfyd.org


Lower Haight Public Safety Meeting
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Peacock Lounge, 552 Haight Street, San Francisco
What: Lower Haight Public Safety Meeting.  Come discuss what you can do to stay safe, and what we can all do to help reduce crime in the Lower Haight .  Expected to be in attendance, to listen to your concerns and answer questions:
Supervisor Christina Olague
Supervisor Scott Wiener
SFPD Northern Station Captain Ann Mannix
SFPD Park Station Captain Gregory Corrales
SF Adult Probation Deputy Chief Martin Krizay
A representative of SF Chief of Police Greg Suhr
Information: lowerhaight.org
Upper Noe Neighbors - Herb K. Schultz
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philip's Church, 726 Diamond Street, San  Francisco
What: Upper Noe Neighbors and co-sponsored by the Friends of Noe Valley featuring the Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Herb K. Schultz.  Will make a presentation on the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Information: Vicki Rosen vickimrosen@gmail.com


July 19, 2012 - Thursday


Recreation and Park Commission
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Gloria Bonilla, Meagan Levitan, Allan Low, Larry Martin
Information: sfrecpark.org
San Francisco Planning Commission

When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Hathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya (per website)
Information: sfplanning.org

Rules Committee
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org


Ethics Commission
When: July 19, 2012 -  Thursday 
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Y. Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul A. Renne, Jamienne S. Studley
Information: sfethics.org



SPUR - The Foreclosure Crisis: Looking at the Bayview
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Evening forum hosted by Bevan Dufty, director of HOPE, and Jeff Buckley, senior advisor to Mayor Lee, where they will explore how the foreclosure crisis is impacting the neighborhood and the community's response to the nationwide problem.
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org


Glen Park Association - Quarterly Meeting
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Recreation Center, 70 Elk Street, San Francisco
What: Glen Park Association Quarterly meeting.  Agenda:
Update by Recreation and Park Department on Glen Park Recreation Center Improvement Plan.
Proposed Glen Park Association resolution to endorsed the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Park Bond for the November election.
Traffic Improvements at Diamond and Bosworth - update by Planning Department.
How to Research your House History - Jeremy Anderson
Information: glenparkassociation.org


NOPNA General Meeting
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, corner of McAlister and Divisadero, San Francisco
What: General Meeting. Tentatively scheduled:
District Attorney Gascon - will have some talking points around Community Courts and recent criminal activities in the neighborhood.
Park Station PD representative
Bi-Rite Market - will discuss their upcoming conditional use hearing on their newest site on Divisadero.
The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco will discuss their upcoming homes tour in the neighborhood.
Information: nopna.org
July 20, 2012 - Friday


San Francisco Living Wage Coalition's Second Annual Awards Dinner
When: July 20, 2012 - Friday
6:30 p.m. - Welcome and musical performances
7:00 p.m. - Dinner and program
9:00 p.m. - Dancing
Where: SEIU Local 1021, entrance on Kansas Street between 16th and 7th Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Living Wage Coalition Second Annual Awards Dinner.San Francisco Living Wagewill be honoring Howard Wallace as Labor Man of the year and Giuliana Milanese as Labor Woman of the year.   Cultural and musical performances.
Tickets $35. 
Information: sflivingwage@riseup.net

July 21, 2012 - Saturday



Better Market Street Workshop
When:  July 21, 2012  -  Saturday
 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Where: Municipal Transportation Agency, One South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Help create a new vision for Market Street.  Revitalize Market Street to be a world-class, vibrant public space from Octavia Blvd. to the Embarcadero.

Mike Garcia - Candidate for Supervisor in District 7 - Campaign Kick-Off
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Rolph Nicol Park, on Eucalyptus Drive between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Campaign Kick-Off for Mike Garcia. Food and light refreshments.
RSVP: Jess Montejano jess@MikeGarcia2012.com

Noe Valley House Party for Beverly Popek
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Address provided upon RSVP
What: Noe Valley House Party/Fundraiser  for Beverly Popek - Candidate for  School Board -   hosted by Joelene Maher and Wendy Dwyer.
RSVP votepopek@gmail.com

July 22, 2012 - Sunday

Sunday Streets - Bayview/Dogpatch/Bayview Music Festival
When: July 22, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview/Dogpatch, San Francisco
Information: sundaystreetssf.com

July 24, 2012 - Tuesday

Community Meeting on Kezar Triangle
When: July 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: County Fair Building, Auditorium, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, San Francisco
What: First in a series of public meeting to present the Draft Design Concept for the Kezar Triangle.  Your input is very important. Hosted by Friends of Kezar Triangle.  This project is sponsored by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance.
Information: sfrecpark.org

Entertainment Commission
When: July 24, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Al Perez, Bryant Tan
Information: sfgov2.org

Excelsior District Improvement Association - Monthly meeting
When: July 24, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 45 Santa Rosa Avenue, San Francisco. In the basement.  Go down to the end of the driveway and through the back yard to enter the back door of the basement.
What: Members, non-members an friends are welcome to EDIA's monthly meeting to cover local and city-wide issues. Among the topics:
Installation of Executive Board officers
Report on the Jewish Home Renovation
Discussion about the Octoer 21st Excelsior Festival.
Refreshments.
Information: excelsiorsf.org

July 25, 2012 - Wednesday

San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee
When: July 25, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: New San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee will be sworn in.
Information: sfdemocrats.org

July 26, 2012 - Thursday

Summer in The City and Ten Years of SFWPC
When: July 26, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Annual "Summer in the City" party with San Francisco Women's Political Committee.
Tickets: Non-member $35 includes one year membership, member: $10.

July 28, 2012 - Saturday

Rodrigo Santos for Community College Board Kick Off
When: July 28, 2012 - Saturday
11:a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Hamilton, 631 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
RSVP: Olivia@Santos2012.com

Third Annual Glide Legacy Gala
When: July 28, 2012 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to Midnight
Where: Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: "A Love Supreme" - Third Annual GLIDE Legacy Gala.Event ot benefit the programs of GLIDE 
Cevil Williams Award: San Francisco 49er Vernon Davis
Janice Mirikitani Award - Award-winning filmaker and activist Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Featuring the GLIDE Ensemble and Change Band along with DJ KingMost with hosted bar and hors d'oeuvres from some of San Francisco's finest restaurants.
Tickets: General Admission: $65.   Glide.org

July 29, 2012 - Sunday

 Our Vanishing Civil Liberties
When: July 29, 2012 - Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Panel discussion on the erosion of civil liberties and what to do.  Renewal  of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, allowing indefinite detention without charge, is being debate this summer.  Special speaker is Shahid Buttar, Executive Director, Bill of Rights Defense Committee.
Free
Information: mlyon01@comcast.net

The Democratic Women's Forum - A Salute to the Women Who Ran in 2012
When: July 29, 2012 - Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 4824 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Salute to  the Women Who ran in 2012.    Meet new Board and new members  of the Democratic Women's Forum.  
$10. (Women who ran in 2012 are guests!)
RSVP Pansy Waller - 415-681-1377
Event Committee: Joan Simmons, Katie Hickox, Marilyn Morley, Barbara Muselli, Pansy Waller, Cheryl Willis




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Monday, July 9, 2012

San Francisco Political Events through July 22


Golden Gate Park
Revision #1 - location of City College meeting on July 10th, Tuesday has been changed to Ocean Campus, Multi-Use Building, Room 140, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
Revision #2 - Black Young Democrats of San Francisco have postponed their meeting from this Thursday July 12th  to July 17th.
Revision #3 - Final Petition Push Rally - 8 Washington Referendum! July 14th
Revision #4 - Matt Haney - Schools Kick-Off - July 14th
Revision #5 - Signature gathering Amy Bacharach - Community College July 14
                         SF Bicycle Coalition - Bicycling seniors - July 14
                         Kezar Gardens Picnic - July 15
                         Gentrification in San Francisco - July 16
                  

July  9, 2012 -  Monday


City Operations and Neighborhood Services
When:  July 9, 2012 - Monday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Sean Elsbernd, Carmen Chu, Christina Olague
Information: sfbos.org


Land Use and Economic Development
When:  July 9, 2012 - Monday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Eric Mar, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Emergency Town Hall Meeting - City College
When: July 9, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT, 1800 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Rainbow Room,  San Francisco
What: Emergency Town Hall meeting to talk about the future of City College of San Francisco sponsored  by  AFT  2121 and SEIU 1021.


July 10, 2012 - Tuesday


San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: July 10, 2012 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen, Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olague, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Port Commission
When: July 10, 2012 - Tuesday
3:15 Open Session
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Leslie Katz, Ann Lazarus
Information: sf-port.org


City College of San Francisco Trustees - Accreditation Status
When: July 10, 2012 - Tuesday
 4:30 p.m.  (per agenda)
Where:  Change of Vendue: Ocean Campus, Multi-Use Building, Room 140, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco (previously listed as City College Mission Campus)
What: Public meeting to discuss the accreditation status and what the City College can do to improve. Interim Chancellor Pamila Fisher will  present  an overview of the decision and recommendations from Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.  She will describe preliminary plans and next steps to address the recommendations
Presentation "Role of Board of Trustees in Accreditation".  This presentation will describe the appropriate role of the Board of Trustees in the accreditation process. It will not include a discussion of CCSF's current accreditation status.
Presenters:
Dr. Barbara Beno, President for Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Bill McGinnis, Trustee Butte-Glenn Community College District
Board of Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Milton Marks, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong
Source:  Agenda fro City College of San Francisco
Information: 415-239-3000


Alliance for a Better District 6
When: July 10, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Discuss current concerns of District 6: Agenda includes:
Sam Cable Car Lounge, - On-sale liquor license
Bevan Dufty, Director of Housing Opportunity, Partnerships and Engagement
Safety Reports
Legislative Reports
Light refreshments and door prizes
Information: 415-820-1560


Hunters Point Shipyard Development - Parcel E2
When: July 10, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. light dinner
6:30 p.m. Meeting
Where: Bayview Opera House, 3rd and Oakdale, San Francisco
What: The Navy and Regulators have released their Draft Decision for the shipyard landfill on Parcel E2.  Some residents of Bayview Hunters Point and District 10 are skeptical about the capping plan and want the landfill removed.  Arc Ecology has proposed, and the EPA and the Navy have agreed to allow, Arc Ecology to coordinate a completely independent peer review of the plan for Parcel E2.  Goal of the July 10th meeting is to introduce the review project and the consultants, and to hear the extended community's opinions about what should be done.
Information: arcecology.org
Source: Potrero Hill Democratic Club


Entertainment Commission
When: July 10, 2012 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Al Perez, Bryant Tang
Information: sfgov2.org



July 11, 2012 - Wednesday


Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org

Rules Committee
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Jane Kim, Mark Farrell, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
4:35 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 406, San Francisco
Task Force: Todd David, Richard Knee, Chris Hyland, Kitt Grant, Louise Fischer, Suzanne Manneh, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims
Information: sfbos.org

Police Commission
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, L. Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org


Beverly Popek for SFUSD School Board Community Dinner
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Four Seas Restaurant, 731 Grant Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Beverly Popek, candidate for San Francisco School District this November.
$50.-$75. per individual
RSVP Helen Lei helenhlei@gmail.com
Information: BeverlyPopek.com

Bay Guardian Presents "Bay Area Feminism Today"
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City College, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Bay Guardian is hosting a panel to discuss where we stand on 
Women's issues in the Bay Area.
Panelists include:
Stephany Ashley - Programs Director of the St. James Infirmary.
Celeste Chan - Co-Director of Queer Rebel Productions and a Board Member of Community United Against Violence.
EDAJ - versatile artist whose career as a choreographer, producer, emcee and DJ  beginning 1991.
Juana Flores - Co-Director of Mujeres Unidas y Activas.
Alix Rosenthal - member of San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee, Board of Directors of the Black Rock Arts Foundation and is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the California Music and Culture Association.
Laura Thomas - San Francisco Deputy State Director for the Drug Police Alliance.
Mia Tu Mutch - Youth advocate anad has been working at the LGBTQ Community Center as a Youth Specialist.
Moderator: Caitlin Donohue - Culture Editor of the San Francisco Bay Guardian.
Free. 


Which Side Are you On? Harry Hay and Labor Organizing
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SF Main Library Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Panel Discussion with Chris Carlsson, Bettina Aptheker and others, moderated by Joey Cain.  Gay labor activist Harry Hay helped lay the foundation for the modern  lesbian and gay rights movement.
Information laborfest.net/2012


District 5 Democratic Club - District 5 Candidates for Supervisor
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Cafe Oasis, 901 Divisadero, San Francisco
What: Hear directly from a few of the District 5 candidates for supervisors:
Julian Davis
Andrew "Ellard" Resignato
Hope Johnson
Candidates that have already spoken: Christina Olague, Thea Selby, London Breed, John Rizzo
Information: d5demclub@gmail.com


July 12, 2012 - Thursday


Public Safety Committee
When: July 12, 2012 - Thursday
10:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: John Avalos, Christina Olague, Eric Mar
Information: sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: July 12, 2012 - Thursday
11:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfbos.org

(meeting postponed)Black Young Democrats of San Francisco
(meeting postponed)When: July 12, 2012 - Thursday
12:00 p.m.
(meeting postponed)Where: The steps of City Hall at Civic Center, San Francisco
What: Join the Black Young Democrats of San Francisco and supporters in a rally against Mayor Ed Lee's proposed "stop-and-frisk" policy for San Francisco.  Signatures are being collected for a petition to be presented to the Mayor.


Planning Commission
When: July 12, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya 
Information: sfplanning.org 

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: July 12, 2012 - Thursday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Sean Elsbernd, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

David Lee
When: July 12, 2012 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Royal Ground Coffee, 3101 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Meet and Greet with David Lee, candidate for supervisor - District 1.
Information: davidlee2012.com

Kick-Off Event - Shamann Walton
When: July 12, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Double Play Bar and Grill, 2401 16th Street, San Francisco
What: "Kick-Off" event for Shamann Walton, candidate for Board of Education.
RSVP vote4shamann@gmail.com
Donation: shamannwalton4sfboardofeducation.com

July 13, 2012 - Friday


David Lee
When: July 13, 2012 -  Friday 
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Java Source, 343 Clement Street, San Francisco 
What: Meet and Greet with David Lee, candidate for supervisor - District 1.
Information: davidlee2012.com

2012 Excelsior Arts Walk
When: July 13, 2012 - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Street from Persia to Russia, San Francisco
What: 2012 Excelsior Arts Walk.  Meet your neighbors.  Listen to music and view and make art with the Community
Sponsored by Supervisor John Avalos, Out of Site Youth Arts and Education Program and the  Excelsior Action Group.
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July 14, 2012 - Saturday


Signature Gathering for Amy Bacharach for Community College
When: July 14, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Starbucks in Safeway Shopping Center, 2018 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join friends in backing Amy Bacharach for SF Community College Board and gathering signatures.  
Information: amybacharach.com


Final Petition Push Rally - 8 Washington Referendum
When: July 14, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: 15 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
What: Final push to get the 8 Washington referendum on the ballot. All signatures are due to 15 Columbus by Wednesday, July 18th.
Information: nowallonthewaterfront.com 415-894-7008

District 11 Council Meeting - Monthly Meeting
When: July 14, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Ingleside Police Station Community Room, Sgt. John V. Young Lane/San Jose Avenue, San Francisco


San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Bicycling Seniors
When: July 14, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Golden Gate Park Senior Center, 6101 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: Tips and a class for bicycling seniors. 
Information: sfbike.org/edu-intro


Matt Haney - Signatures for Schools Kick-Off
When: July 14, 2012 - Saturday
Noon
Where: Patricia Green Park Hayes Valley, Octavis Blvd. and Fell, San Francisco
What:  Join Matt Haney, candidate for School Board and fellow supporters as they kick off their signature drive.  !,000 valid signatures are need to get Matt's name on the ballot.
RSVP and Information: haneyforschoolboard.com

Re-opening of Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center
When: July 14, 2012 - Saturday
Noon
Where: 1199 Mason Street and Washington, San Francisco
What: Ribbon cutting and ceremony with Mayor Ed Lee, Board of Supervisor David Chiu, San Francisco Recreation and Park .  Activities for kids, light refreshments.
Information: sfrecpark.org

Gray Panthers - Benefit Sing Out
When: July 14, 2012 - Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Dorothy Day Community Center, 54 McAllister Street, San Francisco
What: Black Panthers Benefit Sing out: This Land Was Made for You and Me.  Celebrating Woody Guthrie's 100th Birthday.  Join Hali Hammer, Bonnie Lockhart, Rocking' Solidarity Labor Chorus and Occupella.
Donation: $15. or $30 included Gray Panthers membership.

July 15, 2012 - Sunday

Florida Street Festival and Block Party
When: July 15, 2012 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Florida Street (between 20th Street and 21st Street, San Francisco
What: Mutiny Radio Collective is celebrating the 1 year anniversary of their latest venture by partnership with The Box Factory,  Asiento, and the people of Florida Street to bring you The Florida Street Festival and Block Party.
Entertainment, art. Refreshments.  Chicken Races, roller skating, hula hooping, a piñata and a special area just for kids. Event is open to everybody.
Information: pcrcollective.org

Kezar Gardens Picnic
When: July 15, 2012 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Kezar Gardens, Frederick and Arguello, San Francisco
What: Picnic honoring there 100 Community Gardeners and Hosting informal meetings with D5 Supervisor Candidates.  Ten Invited: Confirmed: John Rizzo, Andrew Resignato.  Light refreshments.  Activities for children.
Free and open to the public.
Sponsors: Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood Council (HANC) and Garden for the Environment.
Information: Tes Welborn tesw@aol.com


July 16, 2012 - Monday


Gentrification in San Francisco
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, Suite 7, San Francisco
What: Join Occupy SF Housing for a forum on Gentrification in San Francisco.
Information: occupysf.org

Better Market Street Workshop
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Municipal Transportation Agency, One South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Help create a new vision for Market Street.  Revitalize Marke Street to be a world-class, vibrant public space from Octavia Blvd. to the Embarcadero.

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - "Retail Blight"
When: July 16, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk @ Washington, San Francisco
What: Focus on "Retail Blight" in the Polk Street area.  Supervisor David Chiu and a representative of the Mayor's Office will discuss creative new approaches to keep the Polk Street retail strong, vibrant and Neighborhood serving.  You will also hear from several local merchants.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org

July 17, 2012 - Tuesday


SPUR - New Rental Housing for San Francisco
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear from Meg Spriggs of Avalon Bay, Eric Tao of AGI Capital and Amir Massih with Archstone Trust as they explore the future of rental housing.  Moderated by Tim Colen of the San Francisco Housing Action Coalition.  Presented by the San Francisco Housing Coalition and AIA San Francisco.
$10 - non-members
Information: spur.org

Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Glen Park Recreation Center, 70 Elk Street, San Francisco
What: Agenda includes
Recreation and Park Department update on Glen Park Recreation Center Improvement Plans.
Proposed Glen Park Association Resolution of Support for the 2012 San Francisco Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Ballot Measure.
Planning Department update on traffic plans at Bosworth and Diamond.
Jeremy Anderson - How to research your house in Glen Park: Use the 1940 Census, historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and old street grade in Department of Public Works Key Maps.

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When: July 17, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Will be voting on a By-Laws Proposal to update the endorsement process and memorializing Jerry Windley. 
Information: milkclub.org


July 18, 2012 - Wednesday


  2nd Lake Merced Community Meeting
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Harding Golf Course, 99 Harding Road, San Francisco
What: Second Community Planning Meeting to discuss the activation of the Lake Merced Boathouse.  
Information: sfrecpark.org

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - Membership Meeting
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Double Play Restaurant, 16th Street and Bryant Street, San Francisco
Information: sflatinodemclub.com


Upper Noe Neighbors - Herb K. Schultz
When: July 18, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St Philip's Church, 726 Diamond Street, San  Francisco
What: Upper Noe Neighbors and co-sponsored by the Friends of Noe Valley featuring the Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Herb K. Schultz.  Will make a presentation on the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Information: Vicki Rosen vickimrosen@gmail.com


July 19, 2012 - Thursday


SPUR - The Foreclosure Crisis: Looking at the Bayview
When: July 19, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Evening forum hosted by Bevan Dufty, director of HOPE, and Jeff Buckley, senior advisor to Mayor Lee, where they will explore how the foreclosure crisis is impacting the neighborhood and the community's response to the nationwide problem.
$10. non-members
Information: spur.org

July 20, 2012 - Friday


San Francisco Living Wage Coalition's Second Annual Awards Dinner
When: July 20, 2012 - Friday
6:30 p.m. - Welcome and musical performances
7:00 p.m. - Dinner and program
9:00 p.m. - Dancing
Where: SEIU Local 1021, entrance on Kansas Street between 16th and 7th Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Living Wage Coalition Second Annual Awards Dinner.San Francisco Living Wage will be honoring Howard Wallace as Labor Man of the year and Giuliana Milanese as Labor Woman of the year.   Cultural and musical performances.
Tickets $35. 
Information: sflivingwage@riseup.net

July 21, 2012 - Saturday



Better Market Street Workshop
When:  July 21, 2012  -  Saturday
 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Where: Municipal Transportation Agency, One South Van Ness Avenue, 2nd Floor, Auditorium, San Francisco
What: Help create a new vision for Market Street.  Revitalize Marke Street to be a world-class, vibrant public space from Octavia Blvd. to the Embarcadero.

Mike Garcia - Candidate for Supervisor in District 7 - Campaign Kick-Off
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Rolph Nicol Park, on Eucalyptus Drive between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Campaign Kick-Off for Mike Garcia. Food and light refreshments.
RSVP: Jess Montejano jess@MikeGarcia2012.com

Noe Valley House Party for Beverly Popek
When: July 21, 2012 - Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Address provided upon RSVP
What: Noe Valley House Party/Fundraiser  for Beverly Popek - Candidate for  School Board -   hosted by Joelene Maher and Wendy Dwyer.
RSVP votepopek@gmail.com

July 22, 2012 - Sunday

Sunday Streets - Bayview/Dogpatch/Bayview Music Festival
When: July 22, 2012 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview/Dogpatch, San Francisco
Information: sundaystreetssf.com


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Monday, July 2, 2012

Sunday Streets #3/Duboce/Valencia Fundraiser

 Reporter Sergio Quintana from Channel 7 reporting on fundraiser for Duboce/Valencia Fire Victims


 Valencia Street



 "Swing Mission"




 On July lst "Sunday Streets" was in the Mission !


Sunday Streets and the community  held fundraiser for Duboce/Valencia Fire Victims at Casanova Lounge on Valencia Street right down the street from where the fire was on the morning of Sunday Streets in May.


Channel 7 Reporter Sergio Quintana filmed tv segment for ABC Channel 7 emphasizing  the difficulty in finding housing for residents.


There is a link below to make a donation - many of the residents have found housing - but some will only have housing until September 15, 2012. Thank you!!




 Next Sunday Streets will be July 22nd Bayview/Dogpatch!!!!! 


ABC Channel 7:http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news%2Flocal%2Fsan_francisco&id=8721154


Donation: http://dubocevalenciafirerelief.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/donations/


Information: sundaystreetssf.com

July 3, 2012 - Tuesday


Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - PAC Meeting
When: July 3, 2012 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center,  1800 Market Street,  San Francisco
What: Featuring a Trans Panel Chaired by Jamie Rafaela Wolfe with: Mia Macy, Felicia Flames - an Original "Screaming Queen" and Becky Beton - Board of Directors for Transgender Law Center.
This will be the first qualifying meeting for voting on 2012 November Election Endorsements.
Information: milkclub.org

July 4, 2012 - Wednesday


Fourth of July


New Mission Terrace Improvement Associatin/Roxie Market Annual 4th of July Parade and BBQ
When: July 4, 2012 - Wednesday
10:15 a.m.
Where: 100 Capistrano (off Santa Rosa Street) in the Excelsior, San Francisco
What: 4th of July Parade and BBQ.   Parade starts 100 Capistrano winds in route thru the New Mission Terrace neighborhood and concludes at Balboa Park Pool Greens.  Free barbecue and entertainment.  Wear your proudest red, white and blue, decorate your dogs, festoon your kids and join the fun!


Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Voter Registration, Mime Troupe
When: July 4, 2012 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m. Registering voters
2:00 p.m. - Mime Troupe
Where: Dolores Park, meet near 19th Street, San Francisco
What: Register voters in Dolores Park before the Mime Troupe opening, then potluck picnic and enjoy the show "For the Greater Good, or "The Last Election".
Information: phdemclub.org 

July 7, 2012 - Saturday


Re-Election Supervisor Eric Mar Office Opening
When: July 7, 2012 - Saturday
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 5812 Geary Blvd., San Francisco
What: Office opening for re-election of Supervisor Eric Mar in District One.  Rally and hit the streets.  
Information: Annie@reelectmar.com


The Black Young Democrats of San Francisco
When: July 7, 2012 - Saturday
1:00 p.m.
Where: USF Fromm Hall, 2479 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Regular membership meeting.

Fillmore Jazz Fair
When: July 7-  8, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy Street, San Francisco
Information: fillmorejazzfestival.com

July 10, 2012 - Tuesday


City College of San Francisco Trustees - Accreditation Status
When: July 10, 2012 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City College Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Public meeting to discuss the accreditation status and what the City College can do to improve.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle

July 11, 2012 - Wednesday


Beverly Popek for SFUSD School Board Community Dinner
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Four Seas Restaurant, 731 Grant Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Beverly Popek, candidate for San Francisco School District this November.
$50.-$75. per individual
RSVP Helen Lei helenhlei@gmail.com
Information: BeverlyPopek.com

Bay Guardian Presents "Bay Area Feminism Today"
When: July 11, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City College, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Bay Guardian is hosting a panel to discuss where we stand on 
Women's issues in the Bay Area.
Panelists include:
Stephany Ashley - Programs Director of the St. James Infirmary.
Celeste Chan - Co-Director of Queer Rebel Productions and a Board Member of Community United Against Violence.
EDAJ - versatile artist whose career as a choreographer, producer, emcee and DJ  beginning 1991.
Juana Flores - Co-Director of Mujeres Unidas y Activas.
Alix Rosenthal - member of San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee, Board of Directors of the Black Rock Arts Foundation and is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the California Music and Culture Association.
Laura Thomas - San Francisco Deputy State Director for the Drug Police Alliance.
Mia Tu Mutch - Youth advocate anad has been working at the LGBTQ Community Center as a Youth Specialist.
Moderator: Caitlin Donohue - Culture Editor of the San Francisco Bay Guardian.
Free. 

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