Monday, February 16, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - February 16th to February 23, 2015.




Photo taken by Moses Rivas


February 16, 2015 -  Monday

President's Day 

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Julie Christensen
When:  February 16, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  St. Paulus Lutheran Church, 1541 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Middle Polk Neighborhood  Association - monthly meeting.  Main speaker will be Julie Christensen, the new District 3 Supervisor.  Julie Christensen will be discussing how she can help the Neighborhood, District 3 and the City.

February 17, 2015 - Tuesday

Gray Panthers of San Francisco - Carol Ruth Silver - Freedom Rider Diary
When:  February 17, 2015 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  Fireside Room Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  Gray Panthers of San Francisco - Carol Ruth Silver will read from her recently published memoir "Freedom Rider Diary" winner of this year's Eudora Welty Prize.  She will share her experiences as  a twenty-two-year old college graduate who left New York City to join the Freedom Riders on one of the historic rides to desegregate the buses in the South.  Her participation in this nonviolent civil disobedience led to her arrest and imprisonment in the infamous Mississippi Parchment Prison Farm for 40 days.  Event sponsored by Gray Panthers of San Francisco
Information:  graypantherssf.igc.org

San Francisco Youth Commission -  Special 
When:  February 17, 2015 - Tuesday
5:15 p.m.  to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
 Commissioners - Jillian Wu, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Rosa Chen, Emily Guo, Luis Avalos Nunez, Precious Listana, Joyce Wu, Noah David, Alex Berliner, E'mani Davis, Joshua Cardenas, Michel Li, Anna Bernick, Sophie Edelhart, David Zheng
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco Women's Political Committee - February Happy Hour and Board Election at Lexington Bar
When:  February 17, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Lexington Bar, 3464 19th Street, San Francisco
What:  Join SFWPC's first Happy Hour of the year.  They will be bidding farewell to the Lexington Bar (closing in March) and voting on the 2015 Board of Directors.  Discuss the agenda for 2015, meet new friends and pay tribute to an SF institution.  
Information:  sfwpc.org

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Membership Meeting
When:  February 17, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club -  get a full recap on the status of CleanPowerSF and vote to approve the PAC's motion to demand rate setting and program implementation now.  
  Revisit the discussion from BlackLivesMatter panel and help identify next steps for our Cub, community and individuals.  
Information:  milkclub.org

February 18, 2015 -  Wednesday

 Support SF Teachers - Teach Acceptance Candlelight Vigil
When:  February 18, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Saint Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
What:  Teach Acceptance Candlestick Vigil.  Peaceful vigil in support of faculty, staff, and administrators opposing Archbishop Cordileone's proposed changes to contracts and handbooks.
Please dress in black.  
Source:  Facebook events

Community Housing Partnership - 25th Anniversary Kick-Off - Happy Hour
When:  February 18, 2015 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  The Hall SF, 1028 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  25th Anniversary Kick-Off Happy House - Community Housing Partnership.  Dedicated to helping the homeless rebuild their lives.  Special performance by Emily Zisman on vocals and acoustic guitar.  Casual conversation, drinks and light appetizers.
Information:  chp-sf.org

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - General Meeting
When:  February 18, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Latino Democratic Club - General Meeting.  Agenda includes:
Panel discussion "History of Queer Latino Politics".
TAJA's Coalition
22nd and Mission fire
Mission Playground update
Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Institute
Prop 13 presented by Evolve CA
Eric Guerra Sacramento City Council update
Information:   sflatinodemocrats.com

14 Mission Rapid Project Open House
When:  February 18, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  14 Mission Rapid Project Open House . Provide your input on what pedestrian safety and transit reliability improvements you think would work best for the Mission community and transit riders on the 14 Mission, 14L Mission Limited and 49 Mission/Van Ness.

Elections Commission
When:  February 18, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Christopher Jerdonek, Jill Rowe, Charles Jung, Richard Matthews, Rosabella Safont, Winnie Yu
Information:  sfgov2.org

February 19, 2015 - Thursday

Recreation and Park Commission
When:  February 19, 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, Maggie Wei
Information:   sfrecpark.org

Tenants Together - Happy Hour
When:  February 19, 2015 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Mr. Smith's, 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What:  Hang out with housing justice activists and advocates, and swap ideas in the fight for renters' rights.
No-Host Event
Information:  tenants together.org  info@tenantstogether.org


Plaza 16 Coalition - Community-Wide Meeting
When:  February 19, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  The Episcopal Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 1661 15th Street and Julian Street, San Francisco
What:  Get the latest updates on the proposed Maximus development at 16th Street and Mission.  
Help launch a collaborative community process for developing a positive, community-centered alternative vision for development at 16th and Mission.
Find out how you can get involved with the Coalition and help determine the strategy and help lead the action for the Coalition in 2015.
Information:  Plaza16.org

Happy Hour for Home-Grown Clean Energy
When:  February 19, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Happy Hour  hosted by Sierra Club, I Heart Clean Power SF  Meet up with your fellow climate activists and enjoy a beer or a special CleanPowerSF-themed cocktail while sharing ideas for San Francisco's 100% clean energy future.  

City Democratic Club - David Latterman
When:  February 19, 2015 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where:  Chancellor Hotel, Clipper Room, 433 Powell Street, San Francisco
What:  City Democratic Club welcomes David Latterman - Principal of Fall Line Analytics back for an informative rundown of the recent election and upcoming trends.  
Information:  citydemocratic.club

February 20, 2015 - Friday

David Chiu - Assembly District 17 District Office Open House
When:  February 20, 2015 - Friday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  State of California Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 14300,  San Francisco
What:  Join Assemblymember David Chiu and his staff as they celebrate the opening of the new AD17 San Francisco District Office in the Hiram Johnson State Building, San Francisco
Chief of Staff - Judson True - based in Sacramento
District Staff:
Jen Kwart - District Director
Aaron Seth Kahn - Field Representative
Capitol Staff:
Eric Guerra - Legislative Policy Director
Yong Salas, Senior Legislative Aide
Samantha Roxas, Legislative Aide
Samantha Seng, Legislative Aide
Beth Dacumos,  Scheduler
Information: asmdc.org  San Francisco 415-557-3013

February 23, 2015 - Monday


Ethics Commission
When:  February 23, 2015 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information:  sfethics.com

San Francisco Black History Month Cultural Experience 2015
When:  February 23, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Black History Month Cultural Experience 2015. Expressions through music, art, dance and Cuisine sponsored by Supervisor London Breed and Supervisor Malia Cohen.
Business Attire .  Hosted Wine and Verges, Live entertainment and art.  


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 - Monday - deadline  5:00 p.m Sunday - February 22 2015
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Monday, February 9, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - Vision Zero Task Force Meeting rescheduled for the future.


Photo taken by Tom Temprano

Change: Vision Task Force Meeting for February 10th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.  Mayor Ed Lee will be releasing the Vision Zero  Two-Year Action Strategy at Vision Zero press event Tuesday.

February 9. 2015 - Monday


South Beach/Rincon/Mission Bay Neighborhood Association Meeting
When:  February 9, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  South Beach Harbor Services Building's Community Room (between Pier 40 and AT&T Ballpark).
What:  Bevan Dufty and the new Homeless Outreach Team leader Brenda Meskan are guests.   Meeting open  to the public.
Information:  sbmbna.com

 Citizens Advisory Committee of the Eastern Neighborhood Plan, City and County of San Francisco Meeting
When:  February 9, 2015 - Monday
6:00 pm.
Where: 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor, Room 431, San Francisco
Members:  Chris Block, Walker Bass, Joe Boss, Don Bragg, Tanya Chiranakhon, Cyndy Comerford, Keith Goldstein, Oscar Grande, Bruce Kin Huie, Henry Karnilowitz, Julie Leadbetter, Toby Levy, Robert Lopez, Fernando Marti, Kristian Ongoco, Arthur Reis, Maureen Sedonaen, Alisa Shen, Kate Sofis
Source:  Planning Commission  

 Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - San Francisco City College Panel
When: February 9, 2015 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco City College Panel - Conversation with City College leaders on the current state of the Institution and what's next in the accreditation process.  
Panel: City College Board members   Amy Bacharach, Rafael Mandelman,  Ron Flynn from the City Attorney's office, CCSF spokesperson Jeff Hamilton  
Information:  alicebtoklas.org


Sunset Height:  Association  of Responsible People - SHARP -  Interview Emily Murase and Rachel Norton
When:  February 9, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  SHARP Community Room, 1736 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Lee Hsu interviews School Board members Emily Murase and Rachel Norton.  How does the Board function, accomplishments and setbacks, goals and challengers.  
Information:  sharpsf.com

Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association
When:  February 9, 2015 -  Monday 
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room Plaza Level, above Emergency Department, San Francisco
What:  Duboce Triangle Neighborhood General meeting.  Information on SFPD redistricting that will affect the neighborhood, an update on the Castro Cares launch, an update from the MTA on the Sunset Tunnel renovation project.  
Information:  dtna.org

February 10, 2015 - Tuesday

(cancelled)Vision Zero Task Force Meeting
(cancelled)When:  February 10, 2015 - Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 201, San Francisco
What:  Special meeting to discuss community outreach and engagement.  
Information: Joh.KnoxWhite@sfmta.com

SPUR - Evolving Priorities for Central SoMa
When:  February 10, 2015 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Central SoMa Plan.  Come talk with experts about the evolving priorities of the plan and how it will affect the area:
Steve Wertheim - San Francisco Planning Commission
Mike Taquino - Newmark Cornis & Carey
Amy Neches - TMG Partners
John Elberling - TODCO
Co-Sponsored by the Northern Section of the APA California Chapter AICP
$10. non-members
Information:  spur.org

 Trans Liberation Tuesday
When:  February 10, 2015 - Tuesday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, San Francisco
What:  TAJA's Coalition gathering in the wake of the murder of Taja De Jesus, a beloved member of SF's trans community.  

 San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When:  February 10, 2015 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Julie Christensen, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Port Commission
When:  February 10, 2015 - 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: sf-port.org

30 Years of Homeless Organizing, Art and Politics
When:  February 10, 2015 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Kelly Cullen Community, 220 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Join Hospitality House's Community Building Program with Paul Boden, Bob Prentice and Art Hazelwood reflecting on 30 years of homeless struggles and how art and activism have worked hand-in-hand to affect change in San Francisco.  
The event will showcase book "House Keys Not Handcuffs" authored by Paul Boden with essays from Bob Prentice and Art Hazelwood.
Event is free and open to the public.
Information:  Tess 415-749-2115
Source:  Facebook events

 District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When:  February 10, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  Co-Sponsors:  Alliance for a Better District 6, North of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco, Tip Top Market
Presentations:
Mayor's Office of Infrastructure and Improvement - Mission Bay, Warrior stadium project, Transbay
Tenderloin Pride in the Park 2015
1217 Sutter Street New Business and Development
Public Safety updates from Southern and Tenderloin Police  Stations
Source: Facebook event
Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
When:  February 10, 2015 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Members:  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, Sonja Kos, R. Gary McCoy, Howard Strassner
Information: sfpsac.com

San Francisco Board of Education
When:  February 10, 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

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - February PAC Meeting
When:  February 10, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Panel discussion about the current status of CleanPowerSF, the proposed city-run power program that would offer a clean power alternative to PG&E and bring solar, wind and other renewal energy to San Francisco
Also, BlackLives Matter action update, learn about the proposed LGBT Seniors' Bill of Rights, hear the latest news about the push for Airbnb back taxes.
Information:  milkclub.org

February 11, 2015 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  February 11, 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:  February 11, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: (note venue)  Northern District Jones Methodist Church, 1975 Post Street, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Suzy Loftus, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra  DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Thomas Mazzucco, Sonia Melara

Displacement in San Francisco: A Historical Prospective
When:  February 11, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Redstone Building, 2940 16th Street (at Capp Street) San Francisco
What:  Eviction Free San Francisco hosts Fernando Marti and James Tracy in a presentation on the history of displacement in San Francisco and about tents fighting back.
Information:  evictionfreesf.org
Source:  Facebook events

San Francisco Young Democrats/Black Young Democrats of San Francisco 
When:  February 11, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Infusion Lounge, 124 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What:  Join the San Francisco Young Democrats and the Black Young Democrats of San Francisco and they welcome and show some love to the new 2015 board members.  
Information: sfyd.org
Source:  Facebook events

Ocean Avenue Corridor Design Final Open House
When:  February 11, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Lick-Wilmerding High School, 755 Ocean Avenue,  San Francisco
What:  Final Open House for the Ocean Avenue Corridor Design Project.  Ways to improve connections between the Ocean Avenue Commercial District and Balboa Park Station.  Final designs will be unveiled.  Information:  Lily Langlois  lily.langlois@sfgov.org

Inner Sunset Town Hall Neighborhood Character Survey Presentation
When:  February 11, 2015  Wednesday
  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Group of neighbors with the help of Tani Elliott, a graduate student from UC Berkeley's Department of Urban Planning, designed a survey to over 1,000 randomly selected neighbors asking questions about neighborhood character and  satisfaction.  Ms. Elliott will present the survey results followed by a discussion of how these results can be used in future neighborhood planning and how a foundation for community decision making might be established.  
Information: inner-sunset.org

 February 12, 2015 - Thursday

 Patrick Murphy's Memorial Service
When:  February 12, 2015 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  Memorial services for Patrick Murphy who died on January 26, 2015.
Information: 415-441-0260
Source:  Facebook event

 Rules Committee
When:  February 12, 2015 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  John Avalos, Katy Tang, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

 1 Billion Rising Revolution San Francisco City Hall
When:  February 12, 2015 - Thursday
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Rotunda  San Francisco
What:  Rise for revolution, dance, drum, and demand an end to violence against women and girls. Where red.
Information  : onebillionrisingsf.org

San Francisco Tenants Union - Hops for Housing
When:  February 12, 2015 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  BeatBox, 34 11th Street, San Francisco
What:  2nd Annual Hops for Housing - Homebrew Festival.  The San Francisco Tenants Union and the city's top home brewers are teaming up for a fundraiser during SF Beer Week.  Event will showcase small batch beers from home brewers and breweries-in-planning.  All proceeds will go to SFTU to advocate for and provide counseling services to San Francisco 's struggling renters. Music will be provided by local artists.  A souvenir glass to commemorate the event will be provided to the first 200 tickets.
Tickets $30. presale online at eventbrite
$40. at the door:
Purcase tickets: hops-for-housing-2015-eventbrite.com

PUBlic Transit CRAWL #3 -  Fundraiser 14 Valentine Line
When:  February 12, 2015- Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where:  
6:00 p.m. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, 2323 Mission Street
7:00 p.m. - El Rio, 3158 Mission Street
8:00 p.m. - St Mary's Pub, 3845 Mission Street
9:00 p.m. - Pissed Off Pete's, 4528 Mission Street
What:  A FUNraiser for SF Transit Riders Union.  Riding the 14 in honor of Valentine's Day.  Starting near 16th and Mission Street BART and moving on to a new bar every hour on the hour ending in the Excelsior.  Buy drink/raffle tickets.   $5.00 - $4  drink plus $1. tip.
Information: sftru.org

 Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council -  General Meeting Plans for Haight Street
When:  February 12, 2015 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What:  HANC - Plans for Haight Street.  HANC hosts City Planner Lily Langlois, who has assumed charge of the Haight Ashbury Public Realm (HAPR) planning process.  Will provide an update on the project.  Also in attendance will be Christin Evans from the Haight Ashbury Merchants Association (HAMA) which worked with the Supervisor's office to secure the initial funding to initiate the public realm planning process.
Information: hanc-sf.org

 February 14, 2015 - Sunday

 Valentine's Day

 February 16, 2015 -  Monday

 President's Day 


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Monday, February 2, 2015

San Francisco Political Events - February 2 to February 9th 2015






February 2, 2015 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When:  February 2,  2015 Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Jane Kim
Information:  sfbos.org

Jane Warner Plaza
When:  February 2, 2015   Monday
5:00 p.m.
Where:  Eureka Valley Recreation Center, Youth Center, in the Youth Space - enter from the outside, across from the playground)100 Collingwood Street, San Francisco
What:  Discussion - Jane Warner Plaza,  Supervisor Wiener and Captain Perea (Mission Station) will be in attendance.  Discuss how to fix some of the problems with the plaza, including design, activation, landscaping, enforcement and legislation.  Open to the public.
Information: castrocbd.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When:  February 2, 2015 - Monday
5:15 to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Jillian Wu, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Rosa Chen, Emily Guo, Luis Avalos Nunez, Precious Listana, Joyce Wu, Noah David, Alex Berliner, E'Mani Davis, Joshua Cardenas, Michel Li, Anna Bernick, Sophie Edelhart, David Zheng David, Alex Berliner, E'mani Davis Joshua Cardenas, Michel Li, Anne Bernick, Sophie Edelhart, David Zheng
Information:  sfbos.org

Hayes Valley Neighborhood  Association - Public Safety Meeting
When:  February 2, 2015 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What:  Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association Public Safety Meeting.  "Crimes against Businesses and Non-profit groups".  Hear about the resources available in San Francisco to help small businesses fight crime.  Panelists include:
Regina Dick-Endrizzi, Executive Director of the Office of Small Business
Furlishouse Wyatt Jr. - the SF SAFE Business Security  Specialists
Russell Pritchard of the Hayes Valley Merchants Association
People from Northern Station and the District 5 Supervisor's Office.
Information: Robert Barnwell  bbarnwell6@hotmail.com

February 3, 2015 - Tuesday

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission - Special Meeting
When:  February 3, 2015 - Tuesday
9:00 a.m.
Where:  San Francisco Hall of Flowers Auditorium, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Presentation and discussion regarding an overview of the SFMTA's Strategic Plan and Key Performance Indicators.
Board of Directors:  Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkmann, Gwyneth Borden, Malcolm Heinicke, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com

Board of Supervisors
When:  February 3, 2015 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Julie Christensen, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - General Meeting
When:  February 3, 2015 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 DeHaro, San Francisco
What:  Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi will address members and guests on the their current and future projects.  Supervisor Malia Cohen will submit her goals and priorities for the next term via a summary document. 
Election of 2015 officers.  
Information: phdemclub.org

Preventing Future Fergusons:  Holding Local Officials Accountable
When:  February 23, 2016 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore, San Francisco
What:  Panel Discussion:  Preventing Future Fergusons:  Holding Local Officials Accountable:
Etecia - BlackLives Matter activists
Steven Cook - community activist and Hunter's Point resident
Petra DeJesus, San Francisco Police Commissioner
Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco Sheriff
Also:  Ian Fregosi of Evolve will discuss Prop 13 reform and a representative from CCSF will give update on the status of CCSF.
Co-Sponsored by San Francisco for Democracy, Progressive Democrats of San Francisco
Information:  sf4dmocracy.org

February 4, 2015 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  February 4, 2015 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Eric Mar
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco District Attorney - George Gascon
When:  February 4, 2015 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  San Francisco District Attorney's Office, 850 Bryant Street, San Francisco
What:  District Attorney George Gascon's State of Public Safety Address.  Hear what was accomplished this past year to make San Franciscans safer, and as he announces strategic initiatives to build upon those successes in the year ahead.  An Open House will be held at the District Attorney's Office on the 3rd Floor immediately afterwards.
RSVP:  Robyn Burke districtattorney@sfgov.org
Source:  Facebook events

SFMTA - 33 Stanyan Open House
When:  February 4, 2015 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Women's Building, Classroom A, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  33 Stanyan Open House to learn about proposed 33 Stanyan Muni Forward improvements, including pedestrian safety and Muni reliability improvements to the 33 and 14 Mission.  
Information: sfmta.com

FDR Democratic Club - General Meeting
When:  February 4, 2015 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Program
7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. business meeting.
Where:  Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What:  FDR Democratic Club General Meeting:
Free Muni:  Emmett Nelson, SFMTA Project Manager will explain about free Muni  for low and moderate income seniors and people with disabilities.
Prop. 13 - Courtney McDonald, Campaign Coordinator with Evolve will discuss reforming the commercial side of Prop. 13 by making corporation pay their fair share.
Information:  fdrdems@gmail.com

February 5, 2015 - Thursday

San Francisco Planning Commission
When:  February 5, 2015 - Thursday
Noon
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 Council of District Merchants Association - 62nd Gala Celebration and Awards Dinner
When:  February 5, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. no-host bar and raffle
7:00 p.m. dinner
Where:  Olympic Club - Lakeside, 599 Skyline Blvd., San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Council of District Merchants Association 62nd Gala Celebration and Award Dinner.  "Meeting The Challenge". Speakers include:  Henry Karnilowicz, Fiona Ma, Mark Leno, Ed Lee
Merchant Award:  Cliff's Variety - Terry Asten Bennett
Advocacy Business of the year - Maureen Malone - American Express
Community Awards:
Police Officer Jason Johnson
Paramedic Jason Cortez
Tickets: $135. -  sfdma.org/Annual-Gala

I am Ready for Hillary
When:  February 5, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Crystal Jade, Four Embarcadero Center, San francisco
What:  Join Ambassador Joe Wilson and Valerie Plame Wilson at Ready for Hilary event.  
Friend:  $250.

New Avenues Democratic Club
When:  February 5, 2015 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Ortega Library, 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco.
What:  First meeting of 2015.  Hear district updates from our local officials and their offices, and learn what's on the calendar for this year.  

February 6, 2015 - Friday

2015 Black History Month Kickoff
When:  February 6, 2015 - Friday
Noon to  1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall Rotunda, City Hall, San Francisco
What:  2015 Black History Month Kickoff "A Century of Black Life, History and Culture in San Francisco".  Reception to follow
Presented by San Francisco African American Historical and Culture Society Celebrating its 60th Anniversary.
Partnership with Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, City College of San Francisco, San Francisco Public Library.
Information:  awilliams@sfaahcs.org

Swearing in Ceremony Dinner for Betty T. Yee, California State Controller
When:  February 6, 2016 - Friday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Far East Cafe, 631 Grant Ave., San Francisco
What:  Swearing in Ceremony Dinner  honoring   Betty Yee. 
Host: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA).
$300. per table  of 10.  $30. a seat.
RSVP by Feb. 2nd.  Make check payable to CCBA, 843 Stockton, San Francisco. 94108
Source:  Facebook event.  

February 7, 2015 - Saturday

Ten Year Anniversary Dinner Gala Legacy - The Bayanihan Community Center and Filipino Community Center
When: February 7 2015 - Saturday
6:00 p.m. Reception and Cocktails
7:00 p.m.  Dinner and Program
9:00 p.m.  Dancing
Where:  InterContinental Grand Ballroom, 888 Howard Street, San Francisco.
What:  Ten Year Anniversary Dinner Gala Legacy - The Bayanihan Community Center and Filipino Community Center. 
M.C. Veronica De La Cruz - KPIX 5 News Anchorwoman
Speaker:  Ron Bonta - California State Assemblymember
Individual Tickets - $100.

February 9. 2015 - Monday

South Beach/Rincon/Mission Bay Neighborhood Association Meeting
When:  February 9, 2015 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  South Beach Harbor Services Building's Community Room (between Pier 40 and AT&T Ballpark).
What:  Bevan Dufty and the new Homeless Outreach Team leader Brenda Meskan are guests.   Meeting open  to the public.
Information:  sbmbna.com


Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association
When:  February 9, 2015 -  Monday 
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room Plaza Level, above Emergency Department, San Francisco
What:  Duboce Triangle Neighborhood General meeting.  Information on SFPD redistricting that will affect the neighborhood, an update on the Castro Cares launch, an update from the MTA on the Sunset Tunnel renovation project.  
Information:  dtna.org


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 - Monday - deadline  5:00 p.m Sunday - February 8, 2015
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