On March 9th, there was the Raising of the Irish Flag at City Hall with Mayor Ed Lee.
On March 17th, Saturday, St. Patrick's Day parade begins at 11:30 a.m. from Second and Market Streets to the reviewing stand at Civic Center Plaza.
St. Patrick's Day Festival at Civic Center Plaza 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Revision No. 1 - Thursday events should be March 22, 2012 not March 21, 2012.
(thanks Amy Bacharach for catching this!)
March 12, 2012 - Monday
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration at San Francisco City Hall
When: March 12, 2012 - Monday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Celebration of Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration. Keynote speaker and GSUSA alumnae Carol Ruth Silver, Mayor Ed Lee, Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, GSUSA Alumnae and San Francisco Troups (3,300 girls in San Francisco).
Re dedication ceremony for scouts and alumnae followed by a songfest in Civic Center Plaza
from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
San Francisco Parks Alliance - Park Bond Town Hall Meeting
When: March 12, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Sports Basement, Grotto Room, 1590 Bryant Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Parks Alliance is hosting a planning meeting focused on the upcoming parks bond. Meeting will engage park lovers in city-wide planning for the November parks bond measure.
RSVP or information : policy@sfparksalliance.org
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: March 12, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Special panel in recognition of Women's History Month.
Information and source: alicebtoklas.org
March 13, 2012 - Tuesday
Alabama, Hawaii, Mississippi Primaries (2012presidentialelectionnews.com)
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: March 13, 2012 , Tuesday
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olague, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
Quesada Gardens - Mayor Ed Lee
When: March 13, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Quesada Gardens, between 3rd Street and Newhall Avenue, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee, gardening gurus from the National Gardening Association, the US Conference of Mayors and executives with Scotts Miracle Gro will hold a program at the Quesada Gardens to kickoff changes to the landmark community project. Everyone is welcome!
Source: D10 Watch d10watch.blogspot.com
Entertainment Commission
When: March 13, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 479, San Francisco
Commissioners: Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Bryant Tan
Information: sfgov2.org
San Francisco Unified School District
When: March 13, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu
March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfgov.org
Palega Recreation Groundbreaking Ceremony
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Portola Park at Hamilton and Felton, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor John Avalos, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg and Palega Recreation Center advocates for the groundbreaking ceremony of Palega Recreation Center.
RSVP Connie Chan connie.chan@sfgov.org
SPUR - The Future of the Tenderloin
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear about activities supporting positive growth for the Tenderloin. Presented by Don Falk, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, Dina Hilliard, North of Market/ Tenderloin Community Benefit District, Elvin Padilla, Tenderloin Economic Development Project and Pat Zamora, Boys and Girls Club of the Tenderloin. $10 for non-members
Information: spur.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
SFMTA - Budget Town Hall Meeting
When: March 14, 2012 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
Wednesday
Where: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
City College of San Francisco - Facilities, infrastructure and Technology Committee
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Gough Street Auditorium, City College of San Francisco, 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Regular meeting of the Facilities, Infrastructure and Technology Committee.
Committee members: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Chris Jackson
Information: 41-241-2294
Commonwealth Club - Must Politics Be a Dirty Business?
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Must Politics be Dirty?
Ann Ravel: Chair, California Fair Political Practices Commission, Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Torts and Consumer Litigation
Fabian Nunez - Former Speaker, California State Assembly; Principal, Mercury LLC Consulting
Bill Jones, Former California Secretary of State
Kirk Hanson - Executive Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University - Moderator.
$20. Standard, Members $12.
Information and Reservations: commonwealthclub.org
BART Community Meeting - Influence Transportation Decisions
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission High School Cafeteria, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco
What: BART seeks input on proposed fare increase, Clipper Card Distribution for Seniors and Youth, Draft Environmental Justice Policy.
Information: 1-888-579-5911 bart.gov
San Francisco Young Democrats - Early Endorsement Meeting
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mr. Smith, 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Hearing from four young Democrat DCCC candidates and voting on their early endorsement.
Information: sfydpresident@gmail.com
San Francisco Democratic Party
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday (rescheduled from March 28th)
7:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Agenda includes discussion of local propositions amendments:
Proposition A: Garbage Collection and Disposal Ordinance
Proposition B: Coit Tower Initiative Policy Initiative
Information: sfdemocrats.org
San Francisco for Democracy - Monthly Meeting
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion -
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries - Dan Goldman from Americans for Safe Access
National Defense Authorization Act - Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute - Ann Fagan Ginger, a representative from the ACLU and a spokesperson from Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's office.
Information: sf4democracy.org
Reboot the Rainbow, a Shaping San Francisco Public Talk
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Counterpulse, 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion regarding original Rainbow Coalition:
Panel discussion with slideshow of the art of the Rainbow Coalition
Panel:
Pam Tau Lee - member of I Wor Kuen
Joe Navarro - Los Siete De La Raza Defense Committee
Kiilu Nyasha (fromer Black Panther)
Amy Sonnie and James Tracy - co-authors of "Hillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels and Black Power: Community Organizing in Radical Ties"
March 15, 2012 - Thursday
Recreation and Park Commission
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Gloria Bonilla, David Lee, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information: sfrecpark.org
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org
SPUR - Unveiling the Ocean Beach Master Plan
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Ocean Beach Master Plan. Join Benjamin Grant from SPUR and Alma Du Solier from AECOM to discuss the plan's vision for addressing a host of overlapping challenges.
$10. for non-members
Information: spur.org
Phil Ting - Campaign Reception at Carnelian
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Carnelian, 1 Ferry Plaza, San Francisco
What: Please join Celebration and Fundraising Reception for Phil Ting for Asssembly 2012 in District 19.
Appetizers and wine provided.
Information: philting.com
Great Second Street - Community Meeting
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: David Baker + Partners, 461 Second Street, Loft c127 @ Bryant Street, San Francisco
What: Renovations are coming to Second Street. With community engagement, there is a chance to create a safe and welcoming street. Join David Baker + Partners, PUBLIC Bikes and Van Meter Williams Pollack Architects in casual community meeting to gather everyone interested in guiding and bringing improvements to Second Street.
Information: 415-896-6700
Matt Dorsey for DCCC Fundraiser
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Don Ramon's, 225 11th Street, San Francisco
What: Come support Matt Dorsey's campaign for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee in the upcoming June 5th election.
Sliding scale: $25., $50., $100. $250. - or whatever you can donate to help.
Tickets: mattdorsey.org/march15
Mary Jung Fundraiser for Mary Jung for DCCC
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: RSVP to 415-334-6759 by March 9th - Address will be provided after you RSVP.
What: Fundraiser for Mary Jung (19th Assembly District) for Re-Election to San Francisco Democratic Party County Central Committee.
Co-hosted by:
Mayor Ed Lee and First Lady Anita Lee and Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Fiona Ma, Caryl Ito, Phil Ting, Natalie Berg, Theresa Burke, Jason Chan, Darlene Chiu Bryant, Joe Cowan, Kate Favetti, Anita Fong, Margret O'Sullivan, Michael Riordan, Julie Soo, Anita Theoharis, Francis Tsang
Dinner Buffet will be served. Contribution: $50., $75. $100. $250. $500.
Donate on line: maryjung.com
Paul Miyamoto - Debt Retirement Reception
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Grand, 520 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Debt retirement reception in support of Paul Miyamoto.
Suggested Giving Amounts $100. Guest, $250. Host, $500 Sponsor
RSVP - Eddie McCaffrey eddie@calgroupinc.com
March 19, 2012 - Monday
32nd Good Government Awards
When: March 19, 2012 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee and Event Chair Wade Rose of Dignity Health at the 32nd Annual Good Government Awards. Award winners:
Steven Castile, Recreation and Park Department
Harlan L. Kelly Jr., SF Public Utilities Commission
Jocelyn Quintos, Department of Public Works
Municipal Tax Automation Team - Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector: Darrell Ascano, Tajel Shah, Rebecca Villareal-Mayer
SFpark Pilot Program, SFMTA Agency: Lorraine Fuqua, Steven Lee, Jay Primus, George Reynolds
MFAC Lifetime Achievement Award - Ed Harrington, General Manager, San Francisco PUC
Tickets: spur.org/ggawards
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
When: March 19, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk, San Francisco
What: Crime Abatement and Safety. Guest speaker is Captain Ann Mannix of Northern Station. Updates on the crime and safety issues and trends in the neighborhood.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
Illinois Primary - 2012presidentialelectionews.com
SPUR - The Democratizing Power of Technology
When: March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join Jay Nath, chief innovation officer for the City and County of San Francisco, Jennifer Pahlka, founder and CEO of Code for America, Javier Muniz, co-founder and chief technology officer for Granicus,; and Sarah Kremsner, IBM Smarter Cities, to discuss trends and opportunities for technology in government.
$10. for non members.
Information: spur.org
March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
San Francisco Commission of Women
When: March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
What: Join President Kay Gulbengay, Vice President Julie Soo, and Commissioners Alicia Gamez, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Becca Prowda, Andrea Shorter, and Stephanie Simmons to hear and discuss the work and activities taking place in the community to advance women's rights.
Information: sfgov.org/cosw
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration at San Francisco City Hall
When: March 12, 2012 - Monday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: Celebration of Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration. Keynote speaker and GSUSA alumnae Carol Ruth Silver, Mayor Ed Lee, Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, GSUSA Alumnae and San Francisco Troups (3,300 girls in San Francisco).
Re dedication ceremony for scouts and alumnae followed by a songfest in Civic Center Plaza
from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
San Francisco Parks Alliance - Park Bond Town Hall Meeting
When: March 12, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Sports Basement, Grotto Room, 1590 Bryant Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Parks Alliance is hosting a planning meeting focused on the upcoming parks bond. Meeting will engage park lovers in city-wide planning for the November parks bond measure.
RSVP or information : policy@sfparksalliance.org
Redistricting Task Force
When: March 12, 2012 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: West Portal School, 5 Lenox Way, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnel, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org
Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: March 12, 2012 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Special panel in recognition of Women's History Month.
Information and source: alicebtoklas.org
March 13, 2012 - Tuesday
Alabama, Hawaii, Mississippi Primaries (2012presidentialelectionnews.com)
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: March 13, 2012 , Tuesday
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, David Campos, Carmen Chu, Malia Cohen Sean Elsbernd, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Christina Olague, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
Quesada Gardens - Mayor Ed Lee
When: March 13, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Quesada Gardens, between 3rd Street and Newhall Avenue, San Francisco
What: Mayor Ed Lee, gardening gurus from the National Gardening Association, the US Conference of Mayors and executives with Scotts Miracle Gro will hold a program at the Quesada Gardens to kickoff changes to the landmark community project. Everyone is welcome!
Source: D10 Watch d10watch.blogspot.com
Entertainment Commission
When: March 13, 2012 - Tuesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 479, San Francisco
Commissioners: Audrey Joseph, Glendon Hyde, Bryant Tan
Information: sfgov2.org
San Francisco Unified School District
When: March 13, 2012 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
Board of Education: Norman Yee, Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra B. Mendoza, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu
March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim
Information: sfgov.org
Palega Recreation Groundbreaking Ceremony
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Portola Park at Hamilton and Felton, San Francisco
What: Join Supervisor John Avalos, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg and Palega Recreation Center advocates for the groundbreaking ceremony of Palega Recreation Center.
RSVP Connie Chan connie.chan@sfgov.org
SPUR - The Future of the Tenderloin
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Come hear about activities supporting positive growth for the Tenderloin. Presented by Don Falk, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, Dina Hilliard, North of Market/ Tenderloin Community Benefit District, Elvin Padilla, Tenderloin Economic Development Project and Pat Zamora, Boys and Girls Club of the Tenderloin. $10 for non-members
Information: spur.org
Budget and Finance Committee
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Carmen Chu, John Avalos, Jane Kim, Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org
SFMTA - Budget Town Hall Meeting
When: March 14, 2012 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
Wednesday
Where: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting to discuss the Agency's Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014 budget that begins July lst. Provides an opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to meet directly with SFMTA staff to discuss specific programs and projects.
Information: sfbudget@sfmta.com
The Struggle Continues with Black Women Leading the Way
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Bissap Baobab Village, 3372- 3386 19th Street, San Francisco
What: A community celebration to welcome Neva Walker and Alicia Garza into their roles as executive directors of Coleman Advocates and POWER!!
Event hosts:
Esperanzaa Tervalon Daumont, Oakland Rising Executive Director
Jackie Byers, Black Organizing Project Executive Director
Lateefah Simon, Director of Rosenberg Foundation California's Future Initiative
Makani Themba Nixon, Praxis Project Executive Director
N'Tanya Lee, Former Executive Director of Coleman Advocates
Sandra Fewer, San Francisco Board of Education
Steve Pitts, Labor Policy Specialist at the Center for Labor Research and Education, U.S. Berkeley
Steve Williams, Former Executive Director of POWER
Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
Music, drinks and a short discussion by featured guests. Senegalese food available for purchase.
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Gough Street Auditorium, City College of San Francisco, 33 Gough Street, San Francisco
What: Regular meeting of the Facilities, Infrastructure and Technology Committee.
Committee members: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Chris Jackson
Information: 41-241-2294
Commonwealth Club - Must Politics Be a Dirty Business?
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street 2nd Floor, San Francisco
What: Must Politics be Dirty?
Ann Ravel: Chair, California Fair Political Practices Commission, Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Torts and Consumer Litigation
Fabian Nunez - Former Speaker, California State Assembly; Principal, Mercury LLC Consulting
Bill Jones, Former California Secretary of State
Kirk Hanson - Executive Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University - Moderator.
$20. Standard, Members $12.
Information and Reservations: commonwealthclub.org
BART Community Meeting - Influence Transportation Decisions
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mission High School Cafeteria, 3750 18th Street, San Francisco
What: BART seeks input on proposed fare increase, Clipper Card Distribution for Seniors and Youth, Draft Environmental Justice Policy.
Information: 1-888-579-5911 bart.gov
San Francisco Young Democrats - Early Endorsement Meeting
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mr. Smith, 34 7th Street, San Francisco
What: Hearing from four young Democrat DCCC candidates and voting on their early endorsement.
Information: sfydpresident@gmail.com
San Francisco Democratic Party
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday (rescheduled from March 28th)
7:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Agenda includes discussion of local propositions amendments:
Proposition A: Garbage Collection and Disposal Ordinance
Proposition B: Coit Tower Initiative Policy Initiative
Information: sfdemocrats.org
San Francisco for Democracy - Monthly Meeting
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion -
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries - Dan Goldman from Americans for Safe Access
National Defense Authorization Act - Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute - Ann Fagan Ginger, a representative from the ACLU and a spokesperson from Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's office.
Information: sf4democracy.org
Reboot the Rainbow, a Shaping San Francisco Public Talk
When: March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Counterpulse, 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion regarding original Rainbow Coalition:
Panel discussion with slideshow of the art of the Rainbow Coalition
Panel:
Pam Tau Lee - member of I Wor Kuen
Joe Navarro - Los Siete De La Raza Defense Committee
Kiilu Nyasha (fromer Black Panther)
Amy Sonnie and James Tracy - co-authors of "Hillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels and Black Power: Community Organizing in Radical Ties"
March 15, 2012 - Thursday
Recreation and Park Commission
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mark Buell, Tom Harrison, Gloria Bonilla, David Lee, Meagan Levitan, Larry Martin
Information: sfrecpark.org
San Francisco Planning Commission
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Ron Miguel, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org
SPUR - Unveiling the Ocean Beach Master Plan
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Ocean Beach Master Plan. Join Benjamin Grant from SPUR and Alma Du Solier from AECOM to discuss the plan's vision for addressing a host of overlapping challenges.
$10. for non-members
Information: spur.org
Phil Ting - Campaign Reception at Carnelian
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Carnelian, 1 Ferry Plaza, San Francisco
What: Please join Celebration and Fundraising Reception for Phil Ting for Asssembly 2012 in District 19.
Appetizers and wine provided.
Information: philting.com
Great Second Street - Community Meeting
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: David Baker + Partners, 461 Second Street, Loft c127 @ Bryant Street, San Francisco
What: Renovations are coming to Second Street. With community engagement, there is a chance to create a safe and welcoming street. Join David Baker + Partners, PUBLIC Bikes and Van Meter Williams Pollack Architects in casual community meeting to gather everyone interested in guiding and bringing improvements to Second Street.
Information: 415-896-6700
Matt Dorsey for DCCC Fundraiser
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Don Ramon's, 225 11th Street, San Francisco
What: Come support Matt Dorsey's campaign for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee in the upcoming June 5th election.
Sliding scale: $25., $50., $100. $250. - or whatever you can donate to help.
Tickets: mattdorsey.org/march15
Mary Jung Fundraiser for Mary Jung for DCCC
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: RSVP to 415-334-6759 by March 9th - Address will be provided after you RSVP.
What: Fundraiser for Mary Jung (19th Assembly District) for Re-Election to San Francisco Democratic Party County Central Committee.
Co-hosted by:
Mayor Ed Lee and First Lady Anita Lee and Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Fiona Ma, Caryl Ito, Phil Ting, Natalie Berg, Theresa Burke, Jason Chan, Darlene Chiu Bryant, Joe Cowan, Kate Favetti, Anita Fong, Margret O'Sullivan, Michael Riordan, Julie Soo, Anita Theoharis, Francis Tsang
Dinner Buffet will be served. Contribution: $50., $75. $100. $250. $500.
Donate on line: maryjung.com
Paul Miyamoto - Debt Retirement Reception
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Grand, 520 4th Street, San Francisco
What: Debt retirement reception in support of Paul Miyamoto.
Suggested Giving Amounts $100. Guest, $250. Host, $500 Sponsor
RSVP - Eddie McCaffrey eddie@calgroupinc.com
SFMTA - Budget Town Hall Meeting
When: March 15 2012-Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: SFMTA Presidio Division, 2640 Geary Blvd., Training Rooms C, D and E, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting to discuss the Agency's Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014 budget that begins July lst. Provides an opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to meet directly with SFMTA staff to discuss specific programs and projects.
Information: sfbudget@sfmta.com
Knights of Labor For All
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: City College of San Francisco Ocean Campus, Multi Use Building Room 140, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
What: Knights of Labor For All - The Irish Contribution to the United States Labor Movement. Irish Workers have been at the heart of the United States Labor Movement from its beginning and continue to play a vital role in our Unions today. Through Song, Poetry and Panel Discussion, they will trace this lineage from Mother Jones to the present.
Information: Bill Shields, Chair of Labor and Community Studies - wshields@ccsf.edu
NOPNA - General Meeting
When: March 15, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Oasis Cafe, 901 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
What: Come out and meet your neighbors and hear about the goings on in your neighborhood. Anticipated topics include a report from Park Station, introduction to new merchants, update on Bay-To-Breakers and more.
Information: nopna.org
Redistricting Task Force
When: March 17, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m.
Where: Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, 1050 McAllister Street, San Francisco
Task Force: Eric McDonnel, Jenny Lam, Mike Alonso, Myong Leigh, Sonia Melara, Marily Mondejar, David Pilpel, Mark Schreiber, Melissa Tidwell
Information: sfgov2.org
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Candidate interview Day and PAC Endorsement Vote
When: March 17, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Candidate interview Day and PAC endorsement vote. You must have attended one of the qualifier meetings already held to be eligible to vote at this meeting.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - San Francisco
When: March 17, 2012 - Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Market Street from Second Street to Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
followed by St Patrick's Day Festival - Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco. (10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Information: UISSF.org
32nd Good Government Awards
When: March 19, 2012 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
What: Join Mayor Ed Lee and Event Chair Wade Rose of Dignity Health at the 32nd Annual Good Government Awards. Award winners:
Steven Castile, Recreation and Park Department
Harlan L. Kelly Jr., SF Public Utilities Commission
Jocelyn Quintos, Department of Public Works
Municipal Tax Automation Team - Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector: Darrell Ascano, Tajel Shah, Rebecca Villareal-Mayer
SFpark Pilot Program, SFMTA Agency: Lorraine Fuqua, Steven Lee, Jay Primus, George Reynolds
MFAC Lifetime Achievement Award - Ed Harrington, General Manager, San Francisco PUC
Tickets: spur.org/ggawards
Middle Polk Neighborhood Association - Monthly Meeting
When: March 19, 2012 - Monday
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, 1800 Polk, San Francisco
What: Crime Abatement and Safety. Guest speaker is Captain Ann Mannix of Northern Station. Updates on the crime and safety issues and trends in the neighborhood.
Information: frank@middlepolk.org
March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
Illinois Primary - 2012presidentialelectionews.com
SPUR - The Democratizing Power of Technology
When: March 20, 2012 - Tuesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Join Jay Nath, chief innovation officer for the City and County of San Francisco, Jennifer Pahlka, founder and CEO of Code for America, Javier Muniz, co-founder and chief technology officer for Granicus,; and Sarah Kremsner, IBM Smarter Cities, to discuss trends and opportunities for technology in government.
$10. for non members.
Information: spur.org
March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
San Francisco Commission of Women
When: March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
What: Join President Kay Gulbengay, Vice President Julie Soo, and Commissioners Alicia Gamez, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Becca Prowda, Andrea Shorter, and Stephanie Simmons to hear and discuss the work and activities taking place in the community to advance women's rights.
Information: sfgov.org/cosw
SFMTA - Budget Town Hall Meeting
When: March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Waldorf High School, 470 West Portal Avenue, Herbst Hall, San Francisco
What: Town Hall meeting to discuss the Agency's Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014 budget that begins July lst. Provides an opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to meet directly with SFMTA staff to discuss specific programs and projects.
Information: sfbudget@sfmta.com
Noe Valley Democratic Club - Occupy San Francisco: An Update
When: March 21, 2012 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Occupy San Francisco: An Update.
Panel:
Frank Bergamaschi - Occupy Oakland, Craig Rouskey, Diana Macasa and Richard Kreidler.
There also will be elections for the new Noe Valley Democratic Club.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com
March 22, 2012 - Thursday
Health Care Services Master Plan Task Force Community Meeting
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 P.m.
Where: Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: Task Force will discuss health care in the neighborhood. The Task Force wants to hear directly from residents and neighborhood organizations.
Information: Lori Cook loraine.cook@sfdph.org
KQED Women's History Month Awards Celebration
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: KQED Studios, 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What: KQED and Wells Fargo celebrate Women's History Month. Honoring remarkable women who are making a difference in the community
Rhodessa Jones - Co-Artistic Director, Cultural Odyssey - Artistic Director, Medea Project
Dr. Raye Mitchell - Chief Social Entrepreneur, The New Reality Foundation, Founder, G.U.R.L.S Rock Leadership Program
Marily Mondejar - President, Filipina Women's Network
Kemba Shakur, Exeuctive Director, Urban Releaf
Live Entertainment followed by a recepiton.
RSVP by March 19, 2012 to whmrsvp@kqed.org
H.V.N.A. Community Meeting - Chief of Police Greg Suhr
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Korean American Community Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What: Focus on Public Safety: Chief of Police Greg Suhr. A Taste of Hayes (Eight restaurants are donating food).
Information: hayesvalleysf.org
Homey Fundraiser and Reception
When: March 22, 2012 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Supervisor David Campos and The HOMEY Advisory Board invites you to 'En Lak Ech' A fundraiser and reception for HOMEY's Enrichment Programs. Music - Silent Auction, Light Refreshments, HOMEY Apparel.
Suggested Contributions: Student $10., Individual $25. Friend $100.
RSVP by March 19, 2012 - roberto.e.alfaro@gmail.com
Information: homeysf.org
March 24, 2012 - Saturday
Louisiana Primary - 2012presidentialelectionnews.com
Phil Ting for Assembly Campaign Kickoff
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: Dianne Feinstein Elementary School, 2550 25th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Phil Ting for Assembly Campaign Kickoff.
Howard Grayson LGBT Elder Life Conference
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 30th Street Senior Center, 225 30th Street, San Francisco
What: Spend an afternoon with a rainbow of resources and wisdom. Learn what you need to know for an LGBT-friendly present and future. Workshops and resources to bring awareness and action to our lives. Phyllis Lyon is the honored guest, and honored comedians include Karen Ripley and Tom Ammiano. Also Stonestown Senior Raiko Drummers.
Event is sponsored by Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club.
Co-Sponsors: On Lok 30th Stret Senior Center, On Lok Lifeways, Sf Department of Aging and Adult Services, Openhouse, Califonria Alliance for Retireamericans, Gray Panthers, Senior Action Network, Asian Pacific Island Queer Women and Transgender Community, Canon Kip, LGBT Center of San Francisco, Outlook Theater Project, National Center for Lesbian Rights
Co-Sponsors: On Lok 30th Stret Senior Center, On Lok Lifeways, Sf Department of Aging and Adult Services, Openhouse, Califonria Alliance for Retireamericans, Gray Panthers, Senior Action Network, Asian Pacific Island Queer Women and Transgender Community, Canon Kip, LGBT Center of San Francisco, Outlook Theater Project, National Center for Lesbian Rights
Not Over: 25 Years of AIDS Activism
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: Panel Discussion:
Discuss lessons learned during the heyday of ACT UP and how we can bring that creative energy and focus on social justice issues in the current era.
Kenyon Farrow - NYC based writer and activist
Tommi Avicolli Mecca - queer activist
Carol Leigh aka Scarlot Harlot - long-time activists, write and videgrapher
Cyd Nova - Occupy/Decolonize movement
Dean Oullette - long time organizer both ACT Up in San Francisco and NYC.
Jorge Vieto - HIV prevention worker
Liz Highleyman - moderator - freelance writer, editor, and health educator, ACT UP organizer and street medic for Occupy.
Hello Goodbye PJ Johnston
When: March 24, 2012 - Saturday
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Arts Commission will say its goodbye to longtime Commission President PJ Johnston, who served on the Commission for eight years - seven of them as president. After stepping down in January, he joined the African American Art & Culture Complex Board of Directors.
Low-ticket fundraiser with suggested donations going to fund programs at the African American Art & Culture Complex. The Latin dance Band Manicato will perform.
March 25, 2012 - Sunday
Sunday Brunch - California State Senator Mark Leno
When: March 25, 2012 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Jane Morrison's, 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Sunday Brunch with State Senator Mark Leno.
Co-Hosts: Tom Ammiano, John Burton, Betty Yee, Aaron Peskin, Gimmy Park Li, Jane Morrison
Sponsors:
Patrons: Arthur Albrecht, Jennifer Alexander, Dennis Antenore, Judith Avery, Pam Brennan, Sue Bushnell, Hazel O. Davis, Bob Dockendorff, Robert Erickson, Judith Flynn, Louise and Jim Frankel, Brenda Jeffers, Flicka McGurrin, Jean Nelson, Eileen Kivlehan, Bette Wallace Landis, Mike Sullivan and Paul Loeffler, Rafael Mandelman, Jean Nelson, David Onek, Frances Petrocelli, Aaron Peskin
Sponsors: Nancy Jaicks Alexander, Cedric Bainton, Ray Berard, Jane Bernard-Powers, Eleanor Bertino, Allan Brotsky, Jennifer and Kent Brownlow, Agnes Chan, Robert and Rebecca Cherny, Eddie Chin, Bernard Choden, Ina Dearman, Joni Eisen, Rev. James Delange, Howard Fallon, Joseph Grubb, Willard Harris, Don Hesse, Janet Roosevelt Katten, May Magee and Ed Kinchley, Mary Jean Koontz, Chuck Hai Lam, Molley and Richard Lowry, Phyllis Lyon, Amy Meyer, Shirley Reece , Vicki Rosen, Cheryl Willis and Jim Rose, Norman Schlossberg, Camilla Schnedier, Thea Selby, Suzanne Seton, Joan Simmons, Chuck Turner, Carl Williams
Donor's Choice $35., $45. $50.
Information: 415-564-1482
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