Monday, May 3, 2010

Yes on Prop A Kickoff Party






































I attended the Yes on A Campaign Kickoff Party (June 8th ballot) at Everett Middle School on Saturday.

Yes on Prop A will continue to keep our schools safe by renewing funding that is designated for earthquake, fire and life safety.

Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, President of the Board David Chiu, School Board President Jane Kim and members of the PTA all spoke in support of this measure.




May 3, 2010 - Monday

Asian Pacific American Heritage Awards - Ceremony and Reception
When: May 3, 2010 - Monday
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: Presentation of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Awards. Community reception will be held following the Ceremony in the Green Room.
2010 Steering Committee: Claudine Cheng, Lisa Ang, Sirch Chanthyasack, Jack Chin, Lin-Shao Chin, Rose Chung, Raha Chuon, Julie Gramlich, Faye Woo Lee, Ron Lee, Thomas Li, Manufou Liaiga, Victor Lim, Lucille Low, Alan Mok, Viva Mogi, Mary Nicely, Dennis Normandy, Beverly Ng, Philip Nguyen, Keesa Ocampo, Sululagi Paleaga, Diane Shin, Sandra Siharath, Dar Singh, Jack Song, Katy Tang, Cindy Tong, Francis Tsang, Tobin Tsuji, Tamiko Wong.
Supporting Organizations: American Jewish Committee Bay Area Chapter, American Legion Cathay Post 384, American Legion Post 911, Asian Americans for Community Outreach, California State Commission on Asian & Pacific Islander American Affairs, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Coalition of Asian American Government Employees, Community Youth Center, Filipina's Women Network, Kimochi, Inc., Korean American Association of San Francisco and Bay Area, Korean Cultural Center of San Francisco, Laotian American National Alliance, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Miss Asian American Pageant, OCA San Francisco Bay Chapter,, Dennis Herrera, Mark Leno, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition, Samoan Community Development Center, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, SFGTV, San Francisco Department of Technology, Southeast Asian Community Center.

Catherine Stefanie for DCCC 2010 - Fundraiser
When: May 3, 2010 - Monday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Road, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Catherine Stefanie for DCCC 2010 hosted by Marcus Young. Suggested Donation: $50.

May 4, 2010 - Tuesday

*SPUR - San Francisco's financial future
When: May 4, 2010 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco's Chief Economist, Ted Egan will speak about San Francisco's long-term financial outlook. $5. non-members
Information: spur.org

*San Francisco Board of Supervisors Meeting
When: May 4, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda: Calling for a Boycott of the State of Arizona and Arizona-Based Businesses.
Sponsors: Campos, Chiu, Avalos, Dufty, Daly, Mirkarimi and Mar
Information: sfbos.org

*SFMTA - Board Meeting
When: May 4, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Meeting without James McCray and Shirley Breyer-Black (whose term have expired) - members appointed by the Mayor.
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cameron Beach, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Bruce Oka
Information: sfmta.com

*San Francisco City Hall Rally, Stop the Violence Against Asian Americans
When: May 4, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.. to 8 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Peaceful rally to call attention to the violence suffered by the Chinese and Asian American communities. Speakers will include residents of the Southeast Corridor of San Francisco and leaders in the Asian American and African American Communities:
Vincent Pan - Chinese for Affirmative Action
Dr. Joseph Marshall - Omega Boys Club
Lateefah Simon - Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights
Chinese Progressive Association.
We must make our voices heard, directly address neighborhood safety, and unite with other communities of color to build a health and safe community.
Information: bit.ly/a0yBTO

*Black Women Organized for Political Action - San Francisco Chapter
When: May 4, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Southeast Community College, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, Room 203, San Francisco
What: Workshop No. 2. June 8th election. Representatives from the seven ballot measures will attend.

*Dave Jones, candidate for California State Insurance Commissioner
When: May 4, 2010 - Tuesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco RSVP Stefanie Roumeliotes to obtain address.
What: Reception in support of Dave Jones, candidate for California State Insurance Commissioner.
Host Committee: John Avalos, David Campos, David Chiu, Dennis Herrera, Leslie Katz, Mark Leno, Fiona Ma, Eric Mar, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Phil Ting and Betty Yee.
Donation: $250.
Information: davejones2010.com

*Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: May 4, 2010 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Program includes updates on the Bayview EIR, CleanPowerSF, and the CA Water bond.There will also be a discussion on Why Tuesday Movement along with more candidates for D10 Supervisor.
Information: phdemclub.org

*Ryan Clary's birthday and DCCC celebration/fundraiser
When: May 4, 2010 - Tuesday
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Come celebrate Ryan Clary's birthday/fundraiser for his candidacy for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee. Any donation is welcomed.
Information: ryanclary4dccc@gmail.com
Information:

May 5, 2010 - Wednesday

*San Francisco Housing Action Coalition Forum
When: May 5, 2010 - Wednesday
7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: 4th Annual Housing Forum and breakfast offers an opportunity to hear local and national housing experts discuss the silver lining of the economic crisis, affordable housing for SF's middle class, and new ways to create livable neighborhoods. Speakers:
Christopher Meany - Partner, Wilson Meany Sullivan
Brad Paul - Housing and Community Development Consultant
Lydia Tan - Executive Vice President, BRIDGE Housing
David Chiu - President, San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Keynote Speaker: Jeffery Lubell, Executive Director for the Center for Housing Policy in Washington D.C.
Moderator: SFHAC Executive Director Tim Colen.
$30. general public

*Memorial for Commissioner August Longo
When: May 5, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Rotunda, followed by reception in North Light Court, San Francisco
What: Civic memorial to celebrate the life of San Francisco Human Rights Commissioner August J. P. Longo (1944-2010)
Kindly RSVP maryjungsf@gmail.com

*San Francisco Police Commission
When: May 5, 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.
Presentation of the First Quarter 2010 FDRB Findings and Recommendations
Information: 415-553-1667

May 6, 2010 - Thursday

*San Francisco Democratic Party Unity Luncheon
When: May 6, 2010 - Thursday
11:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: Intercontinental Mark Hopkins, One Nob Hill, San Francisco
What: Annual Unity Luncheon and Fund Raiser. Funds raised at the luncheon will be used directly to support voter registration and voter outreach programs and help to ensure our success this June and November.
Guest Speaker: San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris, Democratic candidate for Attorney General.
Sponsors:
Champion:
Barbary Coast Consulting
Whitehurst Mosher Campaign Strategy and Media
LaPointe and Associates
Platinum Advisors
Stearns Consulting
Benefactor:
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi - Speaker of the House
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
Senator Mark Leno
City Attorney Dennis Herrera
Laborers' Local 261
Teamsters Joint Council No. 7
Mary Silver
Table Host:
Congresswoman Jackie Speier
Chartered Democratic Club:
Asian Pacific Democratic Club
Democratic Women in Action
Democratic Women's Forum
District 3 Democratic Club
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club
Irish American Democratic Club
Noe Valley Democratic Club
Noe Valley Democratic Club
San Francisco Young Democrats
Contributor:
District Attorney Kamala Harris
Supervisor David Campos
Chair Aaron Peskin
Supporter:
Assemblywoman Fiona Ma
Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier
Supervisor David Chiu
Supervisor Chris Daly
Senator Leland Yee
Emerald Fund
Firefighters Local 798
Ground Floor Public Affairs
HMS Associates
Municipal Executives Association
San Francisco Women's Political Committee
Storefront Political Media
United Educators of San Francisco
Rafael Mandelman
Kim-Shree Maufas
Janet Reilly
Debra Walker
Supervisor Bevan Dufty
Carole Migden
Hope Road Consulting
Friend:
Kristine Enea
Michael Goldstein
Tom Hsieh
Joe Julian
Hene Kelly
Jane Morrison
Michael Nava
Melanie Nutter
Connie O'Connor
Laura Spanjian
Matt Tuchow
$75.
Information: sfdemocrats.org

*Tom Ammiano for Assembly 2010 - Assembly Speaker John Perez
When: May 6, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Triple Crown, 1772 Market Street at Octavia, San Francisco
What: You and your friends are cordially invited to hear special guest Assembly Speaker John Perez
Co-Chair: Dick Grosboll, San Francisco Laborer's Local 261, Dennis Seely, SEIU 1021
Host: District Counci l16 Painters and Alied Trades, Esperanza Macias and Gwenn Craig, Esther Marks, San Francisco Firefighters Local 798, San Francisco Medical Society PAC, United Educators, Diane B. Wilsey
Patron: Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1555, Petra De Jesus, Bob Dockendorff, Tim Durning, Judith Flynn, Joseph Lanthier, Secretary/Treasurer Teamsters Local 856, Evan Mogan, R.N., Teamsters Joint Council 7, Peter Wiley and Valerie Barth
Sponsor: Jay Ach, Dennis Antenore, Jamie Awad, Alvin Baum, Brad and Lisa Benson, Jan Blum, Emil and Maggie De Guzman, Curtis Draves, President, California Federation of Interpreters, Milton Estes, M.D., Alan Farley, John and Sandra Fewer, Bruce and Joanne Kapsack, John Kirk, Jane Morrison, J. Erich Pearson, Pamela A. Routh, Nancy Rubin, Barb Schulteis, Teamsters Local 853, Anna C. Tucker, United Food and Commercial Workers' Local 101, Martin Vanderlaan and Patricia Post, Ron Wong and Mike Tekulsky
Friend: Larry Alegre, Mitch Altman, Ray Berard, Jerry Berbiar, Andy Blue, Robert and Elizabeth Boileau, Pam Brennan, Tom Brown, Joey Cain, Donna Calame, Patrick Carney, Laureen Chew, Bernie Choden, Libby Denebeim, Jamilah Din and Herb F. Mintz, Gabriel Domenech, Marta Drury, G.B. Dryvynsyde, New York State Senator Tom Duane, Ed Dunn, Stephen Eckert, Karen Elcaness, Lisa M. Feldstein, Jean Field, Greg Flores, John Foley, Bruce Folsom, Conny Ford, secretary/treasurer OPEIU Local 3, Kathleen Frederick, Stephen and Alice Goodman, Ruach Graffis, Joe Grubb, Jim Hammer, Mike Hardeman, Sign Display and Allied Crafts Local 510,Valerie Hartwell, Rick Hillegas, Philip Hoehn, Jan Holloway, Patricia Holt, Roni Howard, Kayren Hudiburgh, Richard Isen, Wolf Israel, Walter Johnson, Jeff Jones, Rick and Janet Karp, Dennis Kelly, Karen Laren, Judith Lesner and Buck Buxton, Donna Levitt and Jim Vaughan, Brian Lum and Tom Dun, Betty MacMartin, Rafael Mandelman, Fran Martin, Larry Martin, Ann McGowan, Marion and Bernard Meyerson, Marilyn Mindel, Kirsten Irgens Moller, Jeff and Sandy Mori, Toye Moses, Daniel Murphy, Carl Natvig, Lynne Newhouse Segal, DanNicoletta, David Novogrodsky and K.Z. Sherr, Connie O'Connor, Eduardo Waller de Oliveira, Peter Olney, David Onek, Bob Prentice, Mitzi Raas, Chuck and Gail Roberts, Bill and Janice Robinson, Jorge Romero-Lozano, Sal Roselli, Maggi Rubenstein, Barry Saiff, San Mateo County Central Labor Council, Norman Schlossberg, Ellen Shaffer and Joe Brenner, Michael Siever, Bob Smith, Theresa Sparks, Robert Sullivan, M.D., Steven Tierney, Mark Vermeulen, Rich and Pansy Waller, Debra Walker, Lonnie Weiss, Tim Wolfred, Selwyn Woodworth, Marilyn Zoller Koral
$35. - No Host Bar Hors D'oeurvres
Information: Esther Marks 415-665-5417

*Ocean Beach Community Meeting
When: May 6, 2010 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Janet Pomery Center (behind the SF Zoo)
What: Ocean Beach Vision Council will be hosting a meeting to present an update on the Ocean Beach Vision Planning Process and DPW will present an update on the City's response to the erosion South of Sloat Blvd.
RSVP oceanbeach@beachchalet.com

*GOTV Campaign Kick-Off and Fundraiser for Angelique Mahan
When: May 6, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Pissed off Pete's, 4528 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: You're invited to the official GOTV Kick-off for Angelique Mahan for DCCC campaign.
This is your opportunity to meet Angelique Mahan and discuss your thoughts and concerns regarding the City and its direction.
Suggested Donations $20. & up.
Information: angeliquefordccc@gmail.com

*Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Wine and Cheese Open House/Endorsement Meeting
When: May 6, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street @ Presidio, San Francisco
What: Wine and cheese open house and a chance to meet candidates in the upcoming June election.
Membership will be voting on endorsements.
Information: sfrwjdc@yahoo.com

*$7. Arboretum Fee: Community Forum and Discussion
When: May 6, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Hall of Flowers (San Francisco County Fair Building), Ninth Avenue and Lincoln, San Francisco
What: Public forum and open discussion concerning the $7. fee for " nonresidents" at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens at Strybing Arboretum. After a brief informative presentation there will be a discussion moderated by KALW "Your Call Radio" talk-show host Rose Aguilar.

*Karaoke Fundraiser for DCCC Candidates
When: May 6, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Cat Club, 1190 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: David Owen, Frances Hsieh, Jaynry Mak, Jonthan Wright, Leah Rowell, Raquel Redondiez, Kay Vasilyeva, and Francisco Hsieh invite you to raise your voice and raise funds in support of our favorite DCCC Candidates: Melissa Apuya, John Avalos, David Chiu, Jaynry Mak, Eric Mar, Debra Walker, David Wong, Larry Yee.
Donors Choice: $25. up.
Karaoke and drink specials. Your contribution also includes free admission to the 80's party, 1984, which starts at 9 p.m.

*Anna Conda Glendon Hyde - Toolbox Fundraiser
When: May 6, 2010 - Thursday
9:45 p.m.
Where: Club 93, 93 9th Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Anna Conda Glendon Hyde, candidate for Supervisor in District 6. All proceeds from show will go to the Anna Conda campaign .Lineup: Heidi Barton Stink, Liza with A P, Natasha Muse, Kitty Von Quim, Joie De Vivre, Mutha Chucka. Hosted by Alexis on Fierce. Dance music with DJ Dank and DJ Dingbat $5. cover.

May 7, 2010 - Friday

*Laborers' 261 Community/Training Foundation Reception and Fundraiser
When: May 7, 2010 - Friday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Cinco De Mayo Margarita Reception and Wine Tasting fun with friends of Labor & the Laborers. All proceeds directed to the development of the organization and the job training programs. Your support will help LLCSFT to prepare hundreds of San Franciscans for employment through economic and green job development programs.
Host Committee: Tom Ammiano, Michela Alioto, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Chris Daly, Bevan Dufty, Sean Elsbernd, Eric Mar, Ross Mirkarimi, Aaron Peskin, Jake McGoldrick, Fred Blackwell, Phil Ginsburg, Ed Reiskin, Tim Paulson, Mike Theriault, Tom Hsieh, Lisa Seitz-Gruwell, Mark Buell, Margaret McArthur, Meredith Thomas, Deshelia Mixon, James Bryant, Rocco Davis, John Hanley, Tom Harrison, Ed Lee, Fiona Ma, Sophie Maxwell, Janet Reilly, Phil Ting, Leland Yee., Mark Leno, Guillermo Rodriguez
Special event wine tasting: Mi Sueno Winery - Napa Valley, Ca.
Chairman of the Board: Ramon Hernandez
Board of Directors: Vince Courtney, Johnathan Davis, Chris Gruwell, Mohammed Nuru, Jesus Villalobos

*Introducing Debra Walker for Supervisor
When: May 7, 2010 - Friday
7:30 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Where: 9 Langton Street, San Francisco
What: Langton Labs presents, Debra Walker, candidate for Supervisor in District 6. Politickin', drinks and snacks, beats by Bencun and Shipwrek, visuals by Michael Broxton and Ed Hsu. An evening of merriment and positive civic action supporting Debra Walker. Free event.

May 8, 2010 - Saturday

SFMTA - Muni Schedule changes - sfmta.com

*NEN Clean & Green Summit 2010
When: May 8, 2010 - Saturday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell Street, San Francisco
What: Free all-day event is your way to find out with some of San Francisco's biggest green leaders and organizations for an environmental resource fair.
Workshops include: Urban Agriculture, How to Green your neighborhood's open spaces through Pavement to Parks and Street Parks, Rainwater Harvesting, Demystifying the community challenge grant process, Organizing your community to stop graffiti, how to leverage "GreenFinanceSF and walking tours of the Mission.
Sponsors: The Office of Mayor Gavin Newsom, City Administrator's Office, Department of Public Works, Department of Emergency Management, Public Utilities Commission, 311, and Department of the Environment and San Francisco Parks Trust.
Registration is free but required: empowersf.org/nen-clean-greensummit-2010/

*San Francisco Citywide Health Summit
When: May 8, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: SF Lighthouse Church, 1337 Sutter Street @ Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Join community, faith and labor organizations as we build an action plan to protect and expand health access for all San Franciscans. California Pacific Medical Center is planning a hospital at Geary and Van Ness while downsizing or closing others that serve underinsured communities. With all these changes, what can we do to ensure good jobs, neighborhood improvement and expanded health access? Also, there are budget cuts that are threatening the success of Healthy San Francisco and City's innovative health coverage program.
Co-Sponsored by Good Neighbor Coalition and the Coalition for Health Planning

*75th Anniversary of the WPA - Rally
When: May 8, 2010 - Saturday
Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: New Federal Building, 7th and Mission Street, San Francisco
What: 75th Anniversary of the WPA. Let's mark the 75th anniversary of the creation of the WPA by telling the government that today's jobless crisis is as bad as it was back then and that we need toe same kind of bold, sweeping jobs program that the people demanded in the 1930s-now!
Endorsed by: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Labor Council, San Francisco Gray Panthers, Senior Action Network, Gayle McLaughlin, Mayor of Richmond, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-San Francisco, Campaign to Abolish Poverty/Coalition for Economic and Social Justice, Workers Emergency Recovery Campaign, Unitarian Universalists Peace Committee and United Nations Office Committee of First Unitarian Universalists Society of San Francisco
Information: actioncenter-SF@peoplesmail.net

*Young Professionals Reception for U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
When: May 8, 2010 - Saturday
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Momo's, 760 2nd Street, San Francisco
What: Join the Bay Area Democrats for a Young Professionals Reception with U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer in support of her re-election.
Sponsors: San Francisco Young Democrats, District 3 Democrats, Matt Haney, Christine Pelosi, Frieda Edgette
Student/Senior: $40.
Local Democratic Club Members: $40.
Individual Ticket: $75.

*Organizing for Healthcare Reform Meeting
When: May 8, 2010 - Saturday
3 p.m.
Where: ILWU Local 6 Union Hall, 255 Ninth Street, (2 blocks south of Market between Howard and Folsom), San Francisco
What: Organizing for Healthcare Reform California Will Do Better. Support SB 810, The California Universal Healthcare Act.
Speakers:
Hank Abrons, MD, Ex. Board, Physicians for a National Health Program
Judy Pope - Wellstone Democratic Club
Jodi Reid: Executive Director, California Alliance of Retired Americans
Norman Solomon: Co-Chair: Healthcare, Not Warfare
Information: singlepayernow.net

May 9, 2010 - Sunday

Mother's Day

*The How Weird Street Fair
When: May 9, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 2nd Street and Howard Street, San Francisco
What: 10 stages of the Bay Area's best electronic and live music.
Information: howweird.org

May 10, 2010 - Monday

Early Voting Begins. Available at the Department of Elections office on the ground floor of City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: sfgov.org/elections


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Monday, April 26, 2010

Sunday - Glen Park Festival/Carrotmob

































































Pictures:
Glen Park Festival
Michael Nava - candidate for Superior Court Judge
Carrotmob - Dolores Park Cafe pledged 50% profits toward green business on Sundaya for a three hour period.
Rebecca Prozan - candidate for Supervisors in District 8 and Ryan Clary candidate for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee

April 26, 2010 - Monday

People for Prozan Round 2
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Ted's Sports Bar & Grill, 312 Harriet Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Rebecca Prozan, candidate for Supervisor in District 8.
Donation: $25. to $500. secure.actblue.com/page/DAevent
Information: rebeccaprozan.com

*Diane Wesley Smith - Fundraiser
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: The Mix, 4086 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Diane Wesley Smith, candidate for Supervisors in District 10. Enjoy pizza and drinks and get to know Diane.

*Central City Democrats - 4th Annual Anniversary Meeting
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Central City Democrats (serving District 6 residents and merchants) will celebrate it's 4th Anniversary Annual Meeting. As part of the celebration the Steve Conley Champion Award will be given to Tony Bradford and the James Leo Dunn Memorial Award will be given to Jeff Buckley. Club endorsements and board elections will occur. Event is open to the public.
Information: 415-339-8683. centralcitydemocrats@yahoo.com

Westside Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club will be holding an endorsement meeting.
6:30 p.m. Candidates for San Francisco Superior Court will speak. Each candidate will have three minutes to speak.
8 p.m. Presentations on the local ballot measures.
8:30 p.m. Club members will meet to discuss and vote on endorsements. A 60% vote of those members present (and who have attended at least two meetings in the previous year) is required for endorsement. Refreshments and snacks at meeting.
7:00 p.m. DCCC candidates will have three minutes to speak.
Information: Jim Weixel - President, Westside Democratic Club - info@wdcsf.org

April 27, 2010 - Tuesday

*Hold Big Banks Accountable March/Rally at Wells Fargo Shareholders meeting
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Meet at Justin Herman Plaza Embarcadero/Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join the labor community and others in Rally and March to Wells Fargo Annual Shareholder Meeting to demand action on proposals to create jobs, keep families in their homes, rebuild our neighborhoods; stop predatory lending. March through SF Financial District to Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street at Noon. Rally in front of Shareholders meeting.
Participants: ACCE, AFL-CIO Bay Area Labor Councils (Alameda, SF, San Mateo, Contra Costa and North Bay) California Labor Federation, California Reinvestment Coalition, Causa Justa/Just Cause, Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization, National Jobs with Justice (SF Chapter), SEIU International Union and Local 1021, Tenants Together.
We are forging a broad-based alliance of faith, labor and community organizations to unite to hold banks accountable and create the will to bring sweeping financial reform and build a new economy that values workers and communities.
Information: California Labor Federation's Jobs Campaign Hotline at 510-663-4054

*San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Board Meeting
When: April 28, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Items from agenda:
24th Street-Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District - Conditional Use for New Full-Service and Small Self-Service Restaurants. Sponsor: Dufty
Support for Louis' Restaurant
Sponsors: Mar, Mirkarimi, Daly, Alioto-Pier, Chu and Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Steven Moss - Fundraiser
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Goat Hill Pizza, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Steven Moss, candidate for Supervisor in District 10 hosted by Philip De Andradeand Goat Hill Pizza. Enjoy great food with friends and supporters. Suggested donation: $10.

*Support Progressive Latino Candidates for Democratic Central Committee
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Sunrise Restaurant, 3126 24th Street, San Francisco
What: Come out and support Latino Progressive Candidates - Eric Quesada, John Avalos and David Campos for San Francisco County Central Committee - dinner - ricas pupusas and political updates.

Rescue Muni - "Fix Muni Now"
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Arts Center, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Sean Elsbernd will discuss his proposed charter amendment to revise the City Charter to remove the wage minimum for MTA operators, and also to set new rules regarding arbitration of work rules and wages. A representative from the Transport Workers Union has been invited to explain why they are in opposition.
Information: rescuemuni.org

SF4Democracy Endorsement Meeting
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA.
What: June election endorsement meeting. The organization will be endorsing in all CA Federal & State Primaries, CCC races, contested judgeships and all Statewide and local propositions that are on the ballot in the City & County of San Francisco. All members in good standing will be able to vote during the entire duration of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.com

April 28, 2010 - Wednesday

*San Francisco Police Department - Compstat Meeting
When: April 28, 2010 - Wednesday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Scottish Rite Memorial, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
What: Compstat (Metro Division), a program to track crime trends in neighborhoods.
Information: sf-police.org

*Budget Hearing for Children, youth and families
When: April 28, 2010 - Wednesday
2 p.m. - Rally on Polk Street steps
3 p.m. - Budget hearing begins
What: With tens of millions in cuts to services for children, youth and families through multiple city departments, we must show the power of our numbers to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors and demand that they stop the budget cuts.
Protect funding for services for children, youth and families, and to prioritize progressive revenue for the November ballot.
Information: Chelsea cboilard@colemanadvocates.org

Park Presidio Neighbors - Annual Town Hall Meeting
When: April 28, 2010 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Hebrew Academy, 645 14th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda: Removal of hazardous trees in the Park Presidio greenway, status of gardeners for the parkland, traffic calming in the Avenues and the Park Presidio Blvd., traffic signal upgrade project.
Representatives from San Francisco Recreation and Parks, the Richmond Police Station, the SFMTA andSupervisor Eric Mar will be in attendance.
Information: ppnsf.org
Source: richmondsfblog.com

*Inaugural Haight-Ashbury Farmers' Market
When: April 28, 2010 - Wednesday
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Closed portion of Waller Street off Stanyan in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
What: San Francisco's newest farmers' market. Every Wednesday from April 28th through October 27, 2010.
Information: Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi ross.mirkarimi@sfgov.org

*San Francisco Police Commission - Taraval District presentation
When: April 28, 2010 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: (note address) A.P. Giannini Middle School, 3151 Ortega Street, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
  • Chief's Report - Update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
  • Captain Denise Schmitt, Commanding Officer of Taraval Station, to address the Commission on Police Activities in the Taraval District.
Commissioners: Joe Marshall, Thomas Mazzucco, Petra Dejesus, Yvonne Y. Lee, David Onek, Vincent Pan, James Hammer.
Information: 415-553-1667

April 29, 2010 - Thursday

*City Democratic Club - Mixer - Endorsement meeting
When: April 29, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: CAV Wine Bar, 1666 Market Street, San Francisco
What: City Democratic Club hosts a Mixer for all DCCC candidates at its endorsement vote for the June 2010 Election.

*Neighborhood Park Council Coalition Meeting - Park Safety
When: April 29, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Lick-Wilmerding High School, 755 Ocean Avenue (cafeteria), San Francisco
What: Neighborhood Park Council Coalition Meeting co-sponsored by Supervisor John Avalos andSupervisor David Campos with panelists from SAFE, San Francisco Parks Turst, The Trust for Public Land and San Francisco Police Department Ingleside Station. Discussion on existing and emerging approaches to park safety. Topics include designing parks for safety and addressing issues once a park has been built.
Information: sfnpc.org

*Dan Dean for Judge Fundraiser
When: April 29, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Irish Bank, 10 Mark Lane at Bush, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Dan Dean, candidate for Superior Court Judge. Hosted by Matt Marca, Stephanie Perry and Peter Friel.
Information: dandeanforjudge.com

*Alexandria Theatre meeting
When: April 29, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Follow-up meeting on the development plans for the Alexandria Theatre. Project consultant Drake Gardener as well as the Planning Department will be there to go over the plans and take questions about the project.
Information: cassandra.costellosfgov.org - Supervisor Eric Mar's office

* Meet Harry Dorfman - Candidate for Superior Court Judge
When: April 29, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Enrico's Restaurant, 504 Broadway, San Francisco
What: Come to Enrico's to meet San Francisco Judicial Candidate Harry Dorfman. Supported by Supervisor President David Chiu and Supervisor Sean R. Elsbernd.
Host Committee: Asit Panwala, Johnna Sack, Karina Alvarez, Laurie Rust, Leah Pimentel, Michael Swart, Mike Woods, Mitch Deeb, Nancy Tung, Sanaz Nikaein-Nuri.
Information: dorfamforjudge.com

*Party in Progress - San Francisco Bay Guardian candidates for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee
When: April 29, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 2050 Bryant Street, San Francisco
What: Come party for the Democratic Party. San Francisco voters have an opportunity to make the local Democratic Party more progressive, more relevant, more responsive to you. The Democratic County Central Committee is the governing body of the local Democratic Party and it will play a key role in choosing supervisors next fall and the next mayor of San Francisco. Come show your support for the San Francisco Bay Guardian slate of candidates for the DCCC:
Assembly District 12: John Avalos, Michael Bornstein, Sandra Lee Fewer, Chris Gembinski, Hene Kelly, Eric Mar, Milton Marks, Jake McGoldrick, Jane Morrison, Melanie Nutter, Connie O'Connor and Larry Yee.
Assembly District 13: David Campos, David Chiu, Michael Goldstein, Gabriel (Robert) Haaland, Joseph Julian, Rafael Mandelman, Kim-Shree Maufas, Carole Migden, Aaron Peskin, Eric Quezada, Alix Rosenthal and Debra Walker.
Suggested Donation: $20-$100., though no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Entertainment:
DJ Smoove, DJ Kramer (Deep End), FOU FOU HA!, E. Doctor Smith's Unidentified Flying Quintet (with Eric Smith and judy b.), Lumaya, The Valerie Orth Band
Sponsored by: California Nurses Association, Service Employees International Union (Local 1021), United Educators of San Francisco

*Richmond District Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: April 29, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda: Report on the State Convention, presentation on Clean Air SF, the City's suit against PG&E regarding Prop. 16. Election of Board of Directors.
Information: jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

April 30, 2010 - Friday

*Michael Nava for Superior Court Judge - fundraiser with State Senator Mark Leno
When: April 30, 2010 - Friday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Catherine Clark Gallery, 150 Minna Street, San Francisco
What: Join State Senator Mark Leno in a meet and greet fundraiser for Michael Nava. Music, hor d'oeuvres.
Information: navaforjudge.com

May 1, 2010 - Saturday

*Prop A Campaign Kickoff Party - Keep our Schools Safe
When: May 1, 2010 - Saturday
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Everett Middle School, 450 Church Street, San Francisco
What: Join parents and community members to Kick Off the Prop A Campaign to Keep Our Schools Safe!
There will be a short program and then volunteers will hit the streets for precinct walking and tabling in neighborhoods.
Speakers: Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, School Board President Jane Kim,Assemblymember Tom Ammiano.

*San Francisco African American Democratic Club - Primary Election Endorsement Meeting
When: May 1, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco.
What: Endorsement meeting for June primary.
Information: aadcsf.com

*Piano Hour for Prozan
When: May 1, 2010 - Saturday
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Martuni's, 4 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Rebecca Prozan, candidate for Supervisor in District 8. Hosted by Stephen Valentino. Made possible by Martunis: Billy Hill and Skip Ziobron. Featuring guest accompanists: Alan Choy, Joseph Magdalena.
Donations: $50 to $500. secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/23237
RSVP: sevalentino@gmail.com
Information: rebeccaprozan.com

*Social Club introducing Scott Wiener for San Francisco Supervisor
When: May 1, 2010 - Saturday
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Social Club @ Lookout, 3600 16th Street @ Market, San Francisco
What: Join the following as we welcome Scott to the race for supervisor:
Senator Mark Leno, Gus Bean, Edgar Dizon, Lee Decker and Paul Dehnert, Marc Boreham, Cecil Russell, Dominic Testa, Ryan Bradley, Steve Schessler and Jonathan Goldman, Marco Colon, Terence Alan, Alex Hachiya and Ted Maquire, Sister Barbi Mitzvah, Chris Hastings, Joe Gallagher, Christopher Berini, Nathan Purkiss, Gill Sperlein, Carlton Paul, Tim Eicher, Jonathan Deason.
Special Guest: DJ Kevin Lee plus Tegan & Sara's Alligator LP CD Release.

May 2, 2010 - Sunday

*Linda Colfax for Judge Meet and Greet
When: May 2, 2010 - Sunday
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Courtyard off of Geary and Laguna, 10 Bertie Minor Lane, San Francisco
What: Meet and greet for Linda Colfax for Superior Judge. Hosted by: Tami and Carl Bryant, Conny Ford, Marcia Peterzell and invited guest Public Defender Jeff Adachi. Light refreshments will be served.

May 3, 2010 - Monday

*Asian Pacific American Heritage Awards - Ceremony and Reception
When: May 3, 2010 - Monday
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: Presentation of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Awards. Community reception will be held following the Ceremony in the Green Room.
2010 Steering Committee: Claudine Cheng, Lisa Ang, Sirch Chanthyasack, Jack Chin, Lin-Shao Chin, Rose Chung, Raha Chuon, Julie Gramlich, Faye Woo Lee, Ron Lee, Thomas Li, Manufou Liaiga, Victor Lim, Lucille Low, Alan Mok, Viva Mogi, Mary Nicely, Dennis Normandy, Beverly Ng, Philip Nguyen, Keesa Ocampo, Sululagi Paleaga, Diane Shin, Sandra Siharath, Dar Singh, Jack Song, Katy Tang, Cindy Tong, Francis Tsang, Tobin Tsuji, Tamiko Wong.
Supporting Organizations: American Jewish Committee Bay Area Chapter, American Legion Cathay Post 384, American Legion Post 911, Asian Americans for Community Outreach, California State Commission on Asian & Pacific Islander American Affairs, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Coalition of Asian American Government Employees, Community Youth Center, Filipina's Women Network, Kimochi, Inc., Korean American Association of San Francisco and Bay Area, Korean Cultural Center of San Francisco, Laotian American National Alliance, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Miss Asian American Pageant, OCA San Francisco Bay Chapter,, Dennis Herrera, Mark Leno, David Chiu, Carmen Chu, Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition, Samoan Community Development Center, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, SFGTV, San Francisco Department of Technology, Southeast Asian Community Center.

*Catherine Stefanie for DCCC 2010 - Fundraiser
When: May 3, 2010 - Monday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Road, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Catherine Stefanie for DCCC 2010 hosted by Marcus Young. Suggested Donation: $50.

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Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Endorsed the following for San Francisco Democratic Central Committee in Assembly District 13: Keith Baraka, David Campos, David Chiu, Hope Johnson, Rafael Mandelman, Aaron Peskin, Debra Walker.

Lynette Sweet, candidate for Supervisor in District 10 has been endorsed by Mayor Gavin Newsom.

San Francisco Democratic Women in Action Endorsements:
Democratic County Central Committee - District 12: Michael Bornstein, Hene Kelley, Jake McGoldrick, Jane Morrison, Melanie Nutter, Connie O'Connor, Kelenia Olsen
Democratic County Central Committee - District 13: Melissa Ann Apuya, David Chiu, Michael Goldstein, Rafael Mandelman, Aaron Peskin, Alix Rosenthal, Catherine Stefanie, Linda Richardson
Superior Court Judge - Seat 6: Linda Colfax
Board of Equalization - Betty Yee
Attorney General - Kamala Karris
State Assembly District 12 - Fiona Ma
State Assembly District 13 - Tom Ammiano
U.S. House of Representative District 12 - Jackie Speier
U.S. House of Representative District 13 - Nancy Pelosi
State Senate District 8 - Leland Yee


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San Francisco Political Events - April 20, 2010















Picture taken last night at the Potrero Hill Democratic Club meeting at Potrero Hill Neighborhood House.

April 20, 2010 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - Public Power Under Attack
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Eric Brooks, Community Choice Energy Alliance, on Prop 16, PG&E's bid to preserve its monopoly, and Clean PowerSF, public power for San Francisco
Information: graypanther-sf@sbcglobal.net

SFMTA - Board of Directors Meeting
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Public hearing and possible Board vote on the budget.
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan - Chair, Dr. James McCray, Jr., Vice Chair, Cameron Beach, Shirley Breyer Black, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Bruce Oka
Information: sfmuni.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Jane Morrison
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda around 3 p.m.: San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be recognizing Jane Morrisonon her 90th birthday for her years of dedication to the Democratic Party, the environment and grassroots fundraiser.

Equality California - Speaker of the California Assembly John A. Perez
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, One Embarcadero, 30th Floor, San Francisco
What: The Equality California Political Action Committee invites you to join Mark Leno, Leland Yee, Tom Ammiano, Jose Cisneros, Fiona Ma, Michael Wilson, Michael E. Dunn, Al Baum and Robert Holgate, James C. Hormel and Michael Nguyen, Cary Davidson and Andrew Oglivie, Geoff Kors and James Williamson, Michael Martinez, Randy Laroche and David Laudon, Rebecca Prozan, Cathy Schwamberger and Diana Kiente, Gary D. Soto, Andrew Wong and Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club for a special reception with Speaker of the California Assembly John A. Perez. It is essential that the LGBT community stand with the first openly gay Latino Speaker and send a message that we support our LGBT leaders at the highest level.
Individual tickets: $100.
RSVP or questions: Owen Stephens owen@eqca.org

April 21, 2010 - Wednesday

*Tenderloin Futures Collaborative - CPMC Good Neighbor Agreement
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
11 a.m.
Where: Tenderloin Police Community Room, 301 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Tenderloin Futures Collaborative will have a power point presentation regarding the CPMC Good Neighbor Agreement and a discussion with the Tenderloin Police Captain.
Information: 820-3989

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - SUPES for Lunch - Supervisor Bevan Dufty
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 235 Montgomery, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Meet with Supervisor Bevan Dufty.
RSVP by 4/20/2010 - Information: events.sfchamber.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Budget committee
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
4 p.m.
Where: Hall of Flowers, 9th Avenue at Lincoln Way, San Francisco
What: Budget and Finance Committee out of City Hall and bringing the meeting to the community. Please join the Supervisors to speak out on the impact that the Mayor's and City Departments' decisions will have on you, your family and the community.
Mayor's Office and Budget Committee Members: Greg Wagner, Budget Director, Mayor Gavin Newsom, John Avalos (Chair), Ross Mirkarimi, Sean Elsbernd, Sophie Maxwell, David Campos
Information: john.avalos@sfgov.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Chief's report - update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
Discussion and possible action to adopt revised Police Commission Procedural Rules governing Trial of Disciplinary Cases.
Commissioners: Dr. Joe Marshall, President; Thomas Mazzucco - Vice President; Petra Dejesus, Yvonne Y. Lee, David Onek, Vincent Pan, James Hammer.
Information: 415-553-1667

San Francisco Democratic Party -
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: From Agenda:
Public Comment
Endorsements of:
Judge, Seat 6
Judge, Seat 15
Slate Card RFP selection
Chair's Report
Treasurer's Report/Fundraising
Executive Director's Report
Charter new Club - Grassroots Democratic Club
Resolution:
a. opposing incarceration for non-violent crimes (Haaland)
New Business
Adjournment in memory of August Longo
Information: sfdemocrats.org

*SoMa Leadership Council - San Francisco Entertainment Commission: Reset or Delete?
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: The Arc of San Francisco, 180 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Roundtable discussion the Entertainment Commission: Reset or Delete
  • Commission Members
  • Promote and Regulate
  • Permits
  • How Best to reform the Entertainment Committee
Other item: Letter of approval: Fire Station's new location in SoMa.
Information: Brian Wallace somawally@comcast.net

African American Democratic Club - Fundraiser for Kamala Harris
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Rasselas, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Join the African American Democratic Club in helping Kamala Harris become California's next Attorney General. Featuring Marcus Shelby performing.
Supporting elected officials: Anita Greer, Chris Jackson, Kim Shree Maufas, Sophie Maxwell and Lynette Sweet
Honorary Committee members: Henry A. Alvarez III, Fred Blackwell, London Breed, Amos Brown, Angela Brown, Susan Christian, Linda Crayton, Aileen Hernandez, Cedric Jackson, Keith Jackson, Fred Jordan, Willie B. Kennedy, LeRoy King, Randy Knox, Toye Moses, Eva Patterson, Kriztina Palone, Steve Phillips, Raye Richardson, Karen Roye, Agonofer Shiferaw, Andrea Shorter, Lateefah Simon, Juliu Turman, Aurelious Walker and Doris Ward.
Host Committee (Partial list): Malia Cohen, Linda Richardson, Charles Spencer, Seth Steward, Lisa Williams
Supporters $40. & up. Students $10. & up.

Friends of Mountain Lake Park and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS)
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. James Espiscopal Church, 4620 California Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of Mountain Lake Park and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services are hosting a meeting to discuss community policing efforts that can help make the neighborhood safer for everyone.
Captain Correia from the SFPD Richard District Station, along with Irina Chatsova, SFSAFE's Public Safety Coordinator and Lt. Erica Arteseros from NERT will have a discussion regarding crime prevention strategies and neighborhood emergency preparedness.
Information: Kirsten Macaulay Kirsten.Macaulay@sfgov.org

April 22, 2010 - Thursday

SPUR - The budget deficit vs. City employee benefits
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Spur, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: City health care and pension benefits for current and retired city works will grow by 60 percent in the next four years. Why are benefit costs growing so rapidly? What impact might this have on basic services and the overall ability for cal government to function effectively. What is being done to manage this spike in costs? Hear Micki Callahan and Steve Ponder of the Department of Human Resources speak. $5. non-members
Information: spur.org

Linda Colfax - Fundraiser
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Tommy Toy's, 655 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
What: Ann Yuey and Hanley Chan invite you to meet and speak with judicial candidate Linda Colfax.For all of you who care how our society is affected by judges and the law, please join us for an evening to network and learn about the SF Court System. Ensuring justice for all begins with selecting the best judges.
$50. up. Appetizers ill be served. There will be a happy hour, no host bar.

San Francisco Human Rights Commission in Chinatown
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Dr. Sun-Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, 838 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Would you like to know how the City of San Francisco helps to resolve cases of discrimination in housing, businesses, and employment? Would you like to learn how to certify your small local business and bid on contract with the City? Do you have questions regarding San Francisco's Sanctuary City Ordinance? Bring your concerns to the table. Cantonese and Mandarin Translation Services Provided.
Information: janel.wong@sfgov.org

District 3 Democratic Club
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Hear guest speakers discuss the local measures on the June 8th ballot followed by brief presentations from AD13 Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) candidates. Members will be voting on local ballot measures and AD13 DCCC candidates.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com

Delayed Richmond District Democratic Club
Delayed When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday (date is now 4-29-2010)
7:00 p.m.
Delayed Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
DelayedWhat: Monthly meeting. Agenda:
  • Confirmation of the State Assembly and Senate endorsements.
  • Report on the State Convention.
  • Presentation on Clean Air SF
  • Election of the Board of Directors.
Information: Jonathan Foerster - Secretary jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

GLBT Historical Society - The State of Gay Media: Realities, Challenges, Relevance, Impact
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: GLBT Historical Society, 657 Mission #300, San Francisco
What: Community forum presented by the Community Initiative and the GLBT Historical Society with an interactive discussion about Bay Area LGBT News and Media.
Panelists: Kim Corsaro, Editor, SF Bay Times and Matthew Bjako, Asst. Editor, Bay Area Reporter. Moderated by Paul Boneberg, Executive Director, GLBT Historical Society and Tim Vollmer, President, The Community Initiative. Free and open to all.
Information: glbthistory.com

Young Leaders for DeWitt - Fundraiser
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Mission Rock, 817 Terry Francois Blvd., San Francisco
What: Come by and get involved in DeWitt Lacy's campaign for Supervisor in District 10. DeWitt's platform includes safer streets, increased neighborhood wealth and cleaner communities in San Francisco.
$40.
Information: actblue.com/page/youngleaders witt@dewittlacyforsupervisor.com

April 23, 2010 - Friday

SPUR - Supervisor Bevan Dufty
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
2:30 p.m.
Where: Spur, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: See Castro Street through the eyes of Supervisor Bevan Dufty - one hour. $10. - 25 people per tour.
Information: spur.org

Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. - 50th Anniversary Celebration
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of community empowerment. Black tie dinner in the San Francisco Rotunda. A community reception will follow in the City Hall Northlight Court.
Incredible list of auction items.
Information and tickets $200., Community Reception $25. : barbara.walden@mncsf.org

Happy Birthday, Debra Walker
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 540 Alabama, Apt. 216, San Francisco
What: Celebrate Debra Walker's birthday! Party being held at the Friday Night Preview for Spring Open Studios in the Mission. No donation required, but welcomed.
Information: votedebrawalker.com

April 24, 2010 - Saturday

Parents for Public Schools-San Francisco - Superintendent Carlos Garcia
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Luther King Jr., 350 Girard Street @ Bacon, San Francisco
What: Superintendent Carlos Garcia will be speaking about the state of San Francisco's schools. The meeting will also include an interactive parent panel to share ideas on improving quality in schools. PPS-SF is a network of parents who build and ensure quality public schools for all San Francisco children. PPS-SF provides parent-to-parent information, news, networking, and parent leadership at the school and district level.
Information: ppssf.org

Scott Wiener - Campaign Kickoff Party
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: George Christopher Playground (on Diamond Heights Blvd. near Duncan) San Francisco
What: Official kick-off of Scott Wiener's campaign for District 8 Supervisor. Join State Senator Mark Leno, Mayor Gavin Newsom and community leaders in getting the campaign going. Crafts, balloons for kids and treats for dogs. Afterwards there will be volunteer activities ranging from canvassing to tabling to good old fashion sign waving.
Information: scott2010.com

*SF4 Democracy PAC Meeting
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore, San Francisco
What: Interviews for Central Committee for Democratic, Republican, Green and Peace and Freedom Parties. All are welcome to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.com

*State Senator Leland Yee Rally
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11:30 a.m.
Where: Rossi Park Annex, 600 Arguello, San Francisco
What: Join State Senator Leland Yee, special guests and friends for food, fun and sun at the Senate 2010 rally and volunteer mobilization/precinct walking.
Information and RSVP: Emily Salgado - emily.salgado@gmail.com lelandyee.com

Cancelled -San Francisco Democratic Women's Forum - Political Potpourri
Cancelled -When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cancelled -Where: Canton Restaurant, 655 Folsom Street, San Francisco
Cancelled: Join San Francisco Democratic Women's Forum in a thought "Political Potpourri". Let your voice be heard as they discuss today's hot topics:
Colleen Chawla - facilitating Health Reform - Colleen is the Director of Grants and Special Projects for the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Cindy Cohn - facilitating E-Privacy. Cindy is the Legal Director and General Counsel for the Electronics Frontier Foundation.
Vera Haile - facilitating Challenges for Seniors. Vera is a retired social worker who has worked since 1970 helping the elderly.
John O'Riordan - facilitating Immigration. John is on the Board of the Irish American Democratic Club.
Cheryl Willis - facilitating Education. Former federal civil rights investigator, credential substitute with the SFUSD.
Supervisor Carmen Chu - facilitating Human Trafficking. Supervisor Chu has worked on legislation to provide protections to tenants who are victims of Domestic Violence: strengthen regulations, coordinate enforcement and expand community review of proposed massage establishments and has been a vocal opponent of human trafficking.
Democratic Women's Forum:
Joan Simmons, President
Michelle Aldrich, Event Chair
Katie Hickox, Voter Registration Chair
Paula Kitses, Public Relations Chair
Rochelle Metcalfe, Media Advisor
Information and rsvp: dwforum.org
$15.
RSVP mcagiraff@sbcglobal.net

Sidewalks 4 People Part II
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: San Francisco
What: San Francisco Board of Supervisors will soon be voting on a law that would make it illegal to sit or lie on a sidewalk in San Francisco. You can help this law from passing, and you'll need do nothing more than do what you love on your nearest sidewalk. Information: standagainstsitlie.org

Church of the Epiphany - Excelsior Safety Meeting
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to Noon
Where: Church of the Epiphany Cafeteria, 827 Vienna (corner of Italy and Naple Streets)San Francisco
What: Excelsior Community Safety meeting. SAFE will facilitate meeting. Identification of some current Excelsior concerns, an overview of SAFE services, information and materials on Best Practices for Personal Safety, How to Observe, Report & Effectively Access Emergency Services, as well as establishing a SAFE Neighborhood Watch.
Information: 415-333-7630

April 25, 2010 - Sunday

Glen Park Festival
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Glen Park Village. Along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery extending down Wilder Street, San Francisco.
What: Glen Park Festival. A neighborhood tradition to support the Glen Park Community. Entertainment, great food, raffle prizes.

*SF4Democracy - PAC Meeting - Day 2
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Interviews for items on the June ballot except Central County Committees. All are welcome to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.com

Celebrate People's Earth Day!
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate People's Earth Day with Greenaction. Theater, lunch and solidarity with Kettleman City and Bayview Hunter's Point. An afternoon of live theater, local foods and solidarity with communities that are fighting for health and justice.
Donation: $10. to $50.
Information: greenaction.org

San Francisco's Fifth Carrotmob at Duboce Park Cafe.
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park Cafe, 2 Sanchez Street, San Francisco
What: Support energy efficiency and conservation while promoting a Duboce Triangle business owner.Duboce Park Cafe has pledged a whopping 50% of profits toward greening their business.
If you would like to volunteer for the event, please email carrotmob@rebeccaprozan.com
Information: sf.carrotmob.org

April 26, 2010 - Monday

People for Prozan Round 2
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Ted's Sports Bar & Grill, 312 Harriet Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Rebecca Prozan, candidate for Supervisor in District 8.
Donation: $25. to $500. secure.actblue.com/page/DAevent
Information: rebeccaprozan.com

Central City Democrats - 4th Annual Anniversary Meeting
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Central City Democrats (serving District 6 residents and merchants) will celebrate it's 4th Anniversary Annual Meeting. As part of the celebration the Steve Conley Champion Award and the James Leo Dunn Memorial presentations will be given, club endorsements and board elections will occur. Event is open to the public.
Information: 415-339-8683. centralcitydemocrats@yahoo.com

Westside Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club will be holding an endorsement meeting.
6:30 p.m. Candidates for San Francisco Superior Court will speak. Each candidate will have three minutes to speak.
8 p.m. Presentations on the local ballot measures.
8:30 p.m. Club members will meet to discuss and vote on endorsements. A 60% vote of those members present (and who have attended at least two meetings in the previous year) is required for endorsement. Refreshments and snacks at meeting.
7:00 p.m. DCCC candidates will have three minutes to speak.
Information: Jim Weixel - President, Westside Democratic Club - info@wdcsf.org

April 27, 2010 - Tuesday

*Hold Big Banks Accountable March/Rally at Wells Fargo Shareholders meeting
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Meet at Justin Herman Plaza Embarcadero/Market Street, San Francisco
What: Join the labor community and others in Rally and March to Wells Fargo Annual Shareholder Meeting to demand action on proposals to create jobs, keep families in their homes, rebuild our neighborhoods; stop predatory lending. March through SF Financial District to Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street at Noon. Rally in front of Shareholders meeting.
Participants: ACCE, AFL-CIO Bay Area Labor Councils (Alameda, SF, San Mateo, Contra Costa and North Bay) California Labor Federation, California Reinvestment Coalition, Causa Justa/Just Cause, Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization, National Jobs with Justice (SF Chapter), SEIU International Union and Local 1021, Tenants Together.
We are forging a broad-based alliance of faith, labor and community organizations to unite to hold banks accountable and create the will to bring sweeping financial reform and build a new economy that values workers and communities.
Information: California Labor Federation's Jobs Campaign Hotline at 510-663-4054

Steven Moss - Fundraiser
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Goat Hill Pizza, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Steven Moss, candidate for Supervisor in District 10 hosted by Philip De Andrade and Goat Hill Pizza. Enjoy great food with friends and supporters. Suggested donation: $10.

*Rescue Muni - "Fix Muni Now"
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Arts Center, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Sean Elsbernd will discuss his proposed charter amendment to revise the City Charter to remove the wage minimum for MTA operators, and also to set new rules regarding arbitration of work rules and wages. A representative from the Transport Workers Union has been invited to explain why they are in opposition.
Information: rescuemuni.org

*SF4Democracy Endorsement Meeting
When: April 27, 2010 - Tuesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, 1125 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA.
What: June election endorsement meeting. The organization will be endorsing in all CA Federal & State Primaries, CCC races, contested judgeships and all Statewide and local propositions that are on the ballot in the City & County of San Francisco. All members in good standing will be able to vote during the entire duration of the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Information: sf4democracy.com

Information:

Emily Murase - candidate for school board 2010 - emilymurase.com

SEIU1021 San Francisco City/County Endorsements:
Superior Court
Superior Court Judge, Seat 6 - Linda Colfax
Superior Court Judge, Seat 15 - Michael Nava
Ballot Measures
Measure B - Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond - Yes
Measure C - Film Commission - Yess
Measure D - Retirement Benefit Costs - Yes
Measure E - Police Security for City Officials and Dignitaries - Yes
Measure F - Renters Financial Hardship - Yes
Democratic Central Committee:
District 12: John Avalos, Michael Bornstein, Sandra Fewer, Chris Gembinski, Hene Kelly, Eric Mar, Jake McGoldrick, Jane Morrison, Connie O'Conner
District 13: Keith Baraka, David Campos, David Chiu, Michael Goldstein, Robert Haaland, Hope Johnson, Joe Julian, Rafael Mandelman, Kim Shree Maufuss, Aaron Peskin, Alix Rosenthal, Debra Walker
Information: 1021.seiu.org

San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Endorsements
Governor: Jerry Brown
Lt. Governor: Janice Hahn
Secretary of State: Debra Bowen
Controller: John Chiang
California Attorney General: Kamala Harris
Insurance Commissioner: Dave Jones
California State Superintendent: Gloria Romero
State Board of Equalization, First District: Betty Yee
Senate District 8 - Leland Yee
Assembly District 12 - Fiona Ma
Assembly District 13 - Tom Ammiano
Superior Court-Seat 6 - Linda Colfax
Superior Court - 15 - Michael Nava
Democratic County Central Committee - District 12
John Avalos, Michael Bornstein, Sandra Lee Fewer, Mary Jung, Hene Kelly, Jaynry Mak, David Wong, Jake McGoldrick, Jane Morrison, Melanie Nutter, Connie O'Conner, Kelenia Olson
Democrati County Central Committee - District 13
Melissa Apuya, David Campos, David Chiu, Michael Goldstein, Gabriel (Robert) Haaland, Leslie Katz, Kim-shree Maufus, Rafael Mandelman, Carole Migden, Aaron Peskin, Alix Rosenthal, Debra Walker
State Ballot Measures:
12 (Seismic Retrofitting) - Yes
14 (Open Primary) - No
15 (Public Financing) - Yes
16 - Two-Thirds Requirement - No
17 - Auto insurance rates - no
Local Ballot Measures:
A - School Facilities Tax - Yes
B - Earthquake Safety Bond - Yes
C - Film Commission - Yes
D - Retirement Benefit Costs - Yes
E - Dignitary Security Budget - Yes
F - Renter's Hardship - Yes
G - Transbay Transit Center - Yes
Information: sfwpc.org


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Picture: Golden Gate Park

April 19, 2010 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee - 24th Street
When: April 19, 2010 - Tuesday
1 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda:
24th Street - Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District - Conditional Use for new full-service and small self-service restaurants.
Sponsor: Dufty
Members: Sophie Maxwell, Eric Mar, David Chiu
Information: bevan.dufty@sfgov.org

Tenants Together Turns Two!
When: April 19, 2010 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 995 Market Street, 12th Floor, Suite 1202, San Francisco
What: Join others in celebration of the historic effort to build a strong and permanent statewide tenant rights movement. Food, beverage and live music provided.

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - "Spring Fling"
When: April 19, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Bell Tower, 1900 Polk Street, the corner of Polk and Jackson, San Francisco
What: Socialize with your friends and neighbors and get active in your community. MPNA will provide appetizers. Fill out survey on which issues are important to you and be entered to win a $50. gift certificate The Bell Tower. Non-members $5. Membership $20.
Information: middlepolk.org info@middlepolk.org

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Democratic County Central Committee Candidates
When: April 19, 2010 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: The members of Potrero Hill Democratic Club voted at the April 6th meeting to have the opportunity to hear all candidates for DCCC, not just the ones who have never been elected to public office. All qualified candidates have been invited to fill out and return a questionnaire and to schedule an appearance. You are invited to hear what they have to say.
Information: phdemclub.org

April 20, 2010 - Tuesday

San Francisco Gray Panthers - Public Power Under Attack
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Center, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What: Eric Brooks, Community Choice Energy Alliance, on Prop 16, PG&E's bid to preserve its monopoly, and Clean PowerSF, public power for San Francisco
Information: graypanther-sf@sbcglobal.net

SFMTA - Board of Directors Meeting
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Public hearing and possible Board vote on the budget.
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan - Chair, Dr. James McCray, Jr., Vice Chair, Cameron Beach, Shirley Breyer Black, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Bruce Oka
Information: sfmuni.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Jane Morrison
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
2 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Item from agenda around 3 p.m.: San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be recognizing Jane Morrison on her 90th birthday for her years of dedication to the Democratic Party, the environment and grassroots fundraiser.

Equality California - Speaker of the California Assembly John A. Perez
When: April 20, 2010 - Tuesday
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, One Embarcadero, 30th Floor, San Francisco
What: The Equality California Political Action Committee invites you to join Mark Leno, Leland Yee, Tom Ammiano, Jose Cisneros, Fiona Ma, Michael Wilson, Michael E. Dunn, Al Baum and Robert Holgate, James C. Hormel and Michael Nguyen, Cary Davidson and Andrew Oglivie, Geoff Kors and James Williamson, Michael Martinez, Randy Laroche and David Laudon, Rebecca Prozan, Cathy Schwamberger and Diana Kiente, Gary D. Soto, Andrew Wong and Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club for a special reception with Speaker of the California Assembly John A. Perez. It is essential that the LGBT community stand with the first openly gay Latino Speaker and send a message that we support our LGBT leaders at the highest level.
Individual tickets: $100.
RSVP or questions: Owen Stephens owen@eqca.org

April 21, 2010 - Wednesday

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - SUPES for Lunch - Supervisor Bevan Dufty
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 235 Montgomery, 12th Floor, San Francisco
What: Meet with Supervisor Bevan Dufty.
RSVP by 4/20/2010 - Information: events.sfchamber.com

San Francisco Board of Supervisors - Budget committee
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
4 p.m.
Where: Hall of Flowers, 9th Avenue at Lincoln Way, San Francisco
What: Budget and Finance Committee out of City Hall and bringing the meeting to the community. Please join the Supervisors to speak out on the impact that the Mayor's and City Departments' decisions will have on you, your family and the community.
Mayor's Office and Budget Committee Members: Greg Wagner, Budget Director, Mayor Gavin Newsom, John Avalos (Chair), Ross Mirkarimi, Sean Elsbernd, Sophie Maxwell, David Campos
Information: john.avalos@sfgov.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Items from agenda:
Chief's report - update on significant policing efforts by Department members.
Discussion and possible action to adopt revised Police Commission Procedural Rules governing Trial of Disciplinary Cases.
Commissioners: Dr. Joe Marshall, President; Thomas Mazzucco - Vice President; Petra Dejesus, Yvonne Y. Lee, David Onek, Vincent Pan, James Hammer.
Information: 415-553-1667

San Francisco Democratic Party -
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: From Agenda:
Public Comment
Endorsements of:
Judge, Seat 6
Judge, Seat 15
Slate Card RFP selection
Chair's Report
Treasurer's Report/Fundraising
Executive Director's Report
Charter new Club - Grassroots Democratic Club
Resolution:
a. opposing incarceration for non-violent crimes (Haaland)
New Business
Adjournment in memory of August Longo
Information: sfdemocrats.org

African American Democratic Club - Fundraiser for Kamala Harris
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Rasselas, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: Join the African American Democratic Club in helping Kamala Harris become California's next Attorney General. Featuring Marcus Shelby performing.
Supporting elected officials: Anita Greer, Chris Jackson, Kim Shree Maufas, Sophie Maxwell and Lynette Sweet
Honorary Committee members: Henry A. Alvarez III, Fred Blackwell, London Breed, Amos Brown, Angela Brown, Susan Christian, Linda Crayton, Aileen Hernandez, Cedric Jackson, Keith Jackson, Fred Jordan, Willie B. Kennedy, LeRoy King, Randy Knox, Toye Moses, Eva Patterson, Kriztina Palone, Steve Phillips, Raye Richardson, Karen Roye, Agonofer Shiferaw, Andrea Shorter, Lateefah Simon, Juliu Turman, Aurelious Walker and Doris Ward.
Host Committee (Partial list): Malia Cohen, Linda Richardson, Charles Spencer, Seth Steward, Lisa Williams
Supporters $40. & up. Students $10. & up.

Friends of Mountain Lake Park and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS)
When: April 21, 2010 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. James Espiscopal Church, 4620 California Street, San Francisco
What: Friends of Mountain Lake Park and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services are hosting a meeting to discuss community policing efforts that can help make the neighborhood safer for everyone.
Captain Correia from the SFPD Richard District Station, along with Irina Chatsova, SFSAFE's Public Safety Coordinator and Lt. Erica Arteseros from NERT will have a discussion regarding crime prevention strategies and neighborhood emergency preparedness.
Information: Kirsten Macaulay Kirsten.Macaulay@sfgov.org

April 22, 2010 - Thursday

SPUR - The budget deficit vs. City employee benefits
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Spur, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: City health care and pension benefits for current and retired city works will grow by 60 percent in the next four years. Why are benefit costs growing so rapidly? What impact might this have on basic services and the overall ability for cal government to function effectively. What is being done to manage this spike in costs? Hear Micki Callahan and Steve Ponder of the Department of Human Resources speak. $5. non-members
Information: spur.org

Linda Colfax - Fundraiser
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Tommy Toy's, 655 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
What: Ann Yuey and Hanley Chan invite you to meet and speak with judicial candidate Linda Colfax.For all of you who care how our society is affected by judges and the law, please join us for an evening to network and learn about the SF Court System. Ensuring justice for all begins with selecting the best judges.
$50. up. Appetizers ill be served. There will be a happy hour, no host bar.

San Francisco Human Rights Commission in Chinatown
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
6 p.m.
Where: Dr. Sun-Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, 838 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Would you like to know how the City of San Francisco helps to resolve cases of discrimination in housing, businesses, and employment? Would you like to learn how to certify your small local business and bid on contract with the City? Do you have questions regarding San Francisco's Sanctuary City Ordinance? Bring your concerns to the table. Cantonese and Mandarin Translation Services Provided.
Information: janel.wong@sfgov.org

District 3 Democratic Club
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Hear guest speakers discuss the local measures on the June 8th ballot followed by brief presentations from AD13 Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) candidates. Members will be voting on local ballot measures and AD13 DCCC candidates.
Information: d3dc@hotmail.com

Richmond District Democratic Club
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Monthly meeting. Agenda:
  • Confirmation of the State Assembly and Senate endorsements.
  • Report on the State Convention.
  • Presentation on Clean Air SF
  • Jack Song from San Francisco City Attorney's office will speak on the City's suite against PG&E regarding Prop 16.
  • Election of the Board of Directors.
Information: Jonathan Foerster - Secretary jonathan.foerster@gmail.com

GLBT Historical Society - The State of Gay Media: Realities, Challenges, Relevance, Impact
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: GLBT Historical Society, 657 Mission #300, San Francisco
What: Community forum presented by the Community Initiative and the GLBT Historical Society with an interactive discussion about Bay Area LGBT News and Media.
Panelists: Kim Corsaro, Editor, SF Bay Times and Matthew Bjako, Asst. Editor, Bay Area Reporter. Moderated by Paul Boneberg, Executive Director, GLBT Historical Society and Tim Vollmer, President, The Community Initiative. Free and open to all.
Information: glbthistory.com

Young Leaders for DeWitt - Fundraiser
When: April 22, 2010 - Thursday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Mission Rock, 817 Terry Francois Blvd., San Francisco
What: Come by and get involved in DeWitt Lacy's campaign for Supervisor in District 10. DeWitt's platform includes safer streets, increased neighborhood wealth and cleaner communities in San Francisco.
$40.
Information: actblue.com/page/youngleaders witt@dewittlacyforsupervisor.com

April 23, 2010 - Friday

SPUR - Supervisor Bevan Dufty
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
2:30 p.m.
Where: Spur, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: See Castro Street through the eyes of Supervisor Bevan Dufty - one hour. $10. - 25 people per tour.
Information: spur.org

Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. - 50th Anniversary Celebration
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of community empowerment. Black tie dinner in the San Francisco Rotunda. A community reception will follow in the City Hall Northlight Court.
Incredible list of auction items.
Information and tickets $200., Community Reception $25. : barbara.walden@mncsf.org

Happy Birthday, Debra Walker
When: April 23, 2010 - Friday
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 540 Alabama, Apt. 216, San Francisco
What: Celebrate Debra Walker's birthday! Party being held at the Friday Night Preview for Spring Open Studios in the Mission. No donation required, but welcomed.
Information: votedebrawalker.com

April 24, 2010 - Saturday

Parents for Public Schools-San Francisco - Superintendent Carlos Garcia
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Luther King Jr., 350 Girard Street @ Bacon, San Francisco
What: Superintendent Carlos Garcia will be speaking about the state of San Francisco's schools. The meeting will also include an interactive parent panel to share ideas on improving quality in schools. PPS-SF is a network of parents who build and ensure quality public schools for all San Francisco children. PPS-SF provides parent-to-parent information, news, networking, and parent leadership at the school and district level.
Information: ppssf.org

Scott Wiener - Campaign Kickoff Party
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: George Christopher Playground (on Diamond Heights Blvd. near Duncan) San Francisco
What: Official kick-off of Scott Wiener's campaign for District 8 Supervisor. Join State Senator Mark Leno, Mayor Gavin Newsom and community leaders in getting the campaign going. Crafts, balloons for kids and treats for dogs. Afterwards there will be volunteer activities ranging from canvassing to tabling to good old fashion sign waving.
Information: scott2010.com

San Francisco Democratic Women's Forum - Political Potpourri
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Canton Restaurant, 655 Folsom Street, San Francisco
What: Join San Francisco Democratic Women's Forum in a thought "Political Potpourri". Let your voice be heard as they discuss today's hot topics:
Colleen Chawla - facilitating Health Reform - Colleen is the Director of Grants and Special Projects for the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Cindy Cohn - facilitating E-Privacy. Cindy is the Legal Director and General Counsel for the Electronics Frontier Foundation.
Vera Haile - facilitating Challenges for Seniors. Vera is a retired social worker who has worked since 1970 helping the elderly.
John O'Riordan - facilitating Immigration. John is on the Board of the Irish American Democratic Club.
Cheryl Willis - facilitating Education. Former federal civil rights investigator, credential substitute with the SFUSD.
Supervisor Carmen Chu - facilitating Human Trafficking. Supervisor Chu has worked on legislation to provide protections to tenants who are victims of Domestic Violence: strengthen regulations, coordinate enforcement and expand community review of proposed massage establishments and has been a vocal opponent of human trafficking.
Democratic Women's Forum:
Joan Simmons, President
Michelle Aldrich, Event Chair
Katie Hickox, Voter Registration Chair
Paula Kitses, Public Relations Chair
Rochelle Metcalfe, Media Advisor
Information and rsvp: dwforum.org
$15.
RSVP mcagiraff@sbcglobal.net

Sidewalks 4 People Part II
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: San Francisco
What: San Francisco Board of Supervisors will soon be voting on a law that would make it illegal to sit or lie on a sidewalk in San Francisco. You can help this law from passing, and you'll need do nothing more than do what you love on your nearest sidewalk. Information: standagainstsitlie.org

Church of the Epiphany - Excelsior Safety Meeting
When: April 24, 2010 - Saturday
11 a.m. to Noon
Where: Church of the Epiphany Cafeteria, 827 Vienna (corner of Italy and Naple Streets)San Francisco
What: Excelsior Community Safety meeting. SAFE will facilitate meeting. Identification of some current Excelsior concerns, an overview of SAFE services, information and materials on Best Practices for Personal Safety, How to Observe, Report & Effectively Access Emergency Services, as well as establishing a SAFE Neighborhood Watch.
Information: 415-333-7630

April 25, 2010 - Sunday

Glen Park Festival
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Glen Park Village. Along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery extending down Wilder Street, San Francisco.
What: Glen Park Festival. A neighborhood tradition to support the Glen Park Community. Entertainment, great food, raffle prizes.

Celebrate People's Earth Day!
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Celebrate People's Earth Day with Greenaction. Theater, lunch and solidarity with Kettleman City and Bayview Hunter's Point. An afternoon of live theater, local foods and solidarity with communities that are fighting for health and justice.
Donation: $10. to $50.
Information: greenaction.org

San Francisco's Fifth Carrotmob at Duboce Park Cafe.
When: April 25, 2010 - Sunday
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Duboce Park Cafe, 2 Sanchez Street, San Francisco
What: Support energy efficiency and conservation while promoting a Duboce Triangle business owner.Duboce Park Cafe has pledged a whopping 50% of profits toward greening their business.
If you would like to volunteer for the event, please email carrotmob@rebeccaprozan.com
Information: sf.carrotmob.org

April 26, 2010 - Monday

People for Prozan Round 2
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Ted's Sports Bar & Grill, 312 Harriet Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Rebecca Prozan, candidate for Supervisor in District 8.
Donation: $25. to $500. secure.actblue.com/page/DAevent
Information: rebeccaprozan.com

Central City Democrats - 4th Annual Anniversary Meeting
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What: Central City Democrats (serving District 6 residents and merchants) will celebrate it's 4th Anniversary Annual Meeting. As part of the celebration the Steve Conley Champion Award and the James Leo Dunn Memorial presentations will be given, club endorsements and board elections will occur. Event is open to the public.
Information: 415-339-8683. centralcitydemocrats@yahoo.com

Westside Democratic Club - Endorsement meeting
When: April 26, 2010 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: SFPD Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club will be holding an endorsement meeting.
6:30 p.m. Candidates for San Francisco Superior Court will speak. Each candidate will have three minutes to speak.
8 p.m. Presentations on the local ballot measures.
8:30 p.m. Club members will meet to discuss and vote on endorsements. A 60% vote of those members present (and who have attended at least two meetings in the previous year) is required for endorsement. Refreshments and snacks at meeting.
7:00 p.m. DCCC candidates will have three minutes to speak.
Information: Jim Weixel - President, Westside Democratic Club - info@wdcsf.org

Information:

Assemblymember Fiona Ma has endorsed Debra Walker for Supervisor in District 6.

San Francisco Public Library has a new up-to-date website: spl.org

San Francisco Young Democrats - Additional Endorsements:
Superior Court Judge Seat 6 - No position
Superior Court Judge Seat 15 - Dan Dean
DCCC AD-12
Chris Gembinski
Mary Jung
Hene Kelly
Jake McGoldrick
Jane Morrison
Melanie Nutter
Kelenia Olsen
Alex Volberding
DCCC AD-13
Mel Ann Apuy
Keith Baraka
David Chiu
Leslie Rachel Katz
Rafael Mandelman
Aaron Peskin
Alix Rosenthal
Catherine Stefani
Debra Walker
Scott Wiener
Local Initiatives
Prop A - Yes
Prop B - Yes
Prop C - Yes
Prop D - Yes
Prop E - No
Prop F - No position
Prop G - Yes

Winifred Dajani - candidate for School Board 2010 - WinifredDajani.com

San Francisco Coalition for Responsible Growth - Common Sense Slate:
Assembly District 12:
Bill Fazio
Matt Tuchow
John Shanley
Arlo Hale Smith
Mike Sullivan
Meagan Levitan
Alex Volberding
Connie O'Conner
Mary Jung
Ron Dudum
Dan Dunnigan
Tom Hsieh
Assembly District 13
Keith Baraka
Catherine Stefani
Scott Wiener
Calvin Louie
Joe Alioto Veronese
Owen P. O'Donnell
Linda Richardson
Leslie Rachel Katz
City Propositions:
Yes - Prop A - School Facilities Special Tax
Yes - Prop B - Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond
Yes - Prop C - Film Commission
Yes - Prop D - Retirement Benefit Cost
No - Prop E - Budget Line item for Police Department Security for City Officials and Dignitaries
No - Prop F - Renters' Financial Hardship Applications
Yes - Prop E - Transbay Transit Center
Superior Court Judge - Seat 15 - Richard Ulmer
Information: sfcrg.com

San Francisco Labor Council - Endorsements and Recommendations:
San Francisco Ballot Measures:
Prop A - School Facilities Special Tax - TBD
Prop B - Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond - Yes
Prop C - Establishing a Film Commission - No recommendation
Prop D - Retirement Benefit Cost - Yes
Prop E - Budget Line item for Police Security - Yes
Prop F - Renters Economic Relief - Yes
Prop G - Transbay Transit Center - Yes
San Francisco DCCC
District 12
John Avalos
Dan Dunnigan
Hene Kelly
Eric Mar
Jake McGoldrick
Jane Morrison
Larry Yee
District 13
Keith Baraka
David Campos
David Chiu
Robert Haaland
Joseph Julian
Rafael Mandelman
Carole Migden
Aaron Peskin
Alix Rosenthal
Debra Walker
Superior Court Judge
Seat 6: Linda Colfax
Seat 15: Michael Nava
Recommendations to the California Labor Federation:
Governor: Jerry Brown
Lt. Governor: Gavin Newom
Attorney General: Kamala Harris
Insurance Commissioner: Dave Jones
Board of Equalization District 1: Betty Yee
Controller: John Chiang
Superintendent of Schools: Tom Torlakson
State Senate District 8 - Leland Yee
Assembly District 12 - Fiona Ma
Assembly Distrct 13 - Tom Ammiano
Information: sflaborcouncil.org

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