June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
Election Day - Vote!
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Board of Supervisors
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Normman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
3:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Authority: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Malcolm Heinicke, Jerry Lee, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information: sfmta.com
Entertainment Commission
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: Bryant Tan, Glendon Hyde, Audrey Joseph, Al Perez, Barbara Campagnoli, Naomi Akers, Steven Lee
Information: sfgov2.org
Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Monthly Meeting
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (meet downstairs in the Game Room - not in the theater upstairs. Since it's election night the theater will be in use as a polling place ), 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What: Potrero Hill Democratic Club Monthly Meeting.
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi will give an update on happenings in and around the SF Sheriff's Department including a number of initiatives regarding public safety and rehabilitation both inside and outside the jail system.
Ed Kinchley, SEIU 2121's political education co-chair, will talk about the Campaign for a Healthy California, whose mission is to finish the job on health reform by eventually replacing private health insurance with guaranteed healthcare for all Californians.
Information: phdemclub.org
Fiona Ma - Primary Election Night Party and Donor Appreciation
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: SOMA Supply Showroom, 1591 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Fiona Ma - Primary Election Night Party and Donor Appreciation
Fiona Ma - State Board of Equalization - 2014
Donation: fionama.com/2014primary
Information: clem@fionama.com
Yes on B - Election Night Party
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Sinbad's Pier 2 Restaurant, 141 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: Yes on B Election Night Party. Help Get Out The Vote on Election Day and then watch the election returns.
Information: nowallonthewaterfront.com
San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Election Night Party
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Virgil's Sea Room, 3152 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco League of Pissed-Off Voters - Election Night Party. Come watch election results along withHarvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club.
Information: theleague.com/sf
Kamala Harris 2014 - 2014 Watch Party
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Delancey Street Foundation, Club Room, 600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What: Attorney General Kamala Harris 2014 Watch Party.
RSVP: Marta@KamalaHarris
San Francisco Democratic Party Election Night Party with Proposition A and Fiona Ma
When: June 3, 2014 - Tuesday
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Where: Oddjob, 1337 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Watch election returns with the San Francisco Democratic Party, Proposition A campaign and Fiona Ma for Board of Equalization. Hosted beer and mine.
June 4, 2014 - Wednesday
Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: June 4, 2014 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
When: June 4, 2014 - Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Supervisors: Karl Hasz, Andrew Wolfram, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S. E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Information: sf-planning.org
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force City and County of San Francisco
When: June 4, 2014 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: Richard Knee, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka
Information: sfbos.org
San Francisco Police Commission
When: June 4, 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Julius Turman, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Victor Hwang, Suzy Loftus
Information: sf-police.org
sftransportation 2030 - District 10 Open House - Scott Wiener
When: June 4 2014 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street
What: sfransportation 2030. District 8 - Scott Wiener Community meeting to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for the November's general election ballot. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works will host the open house, which will include a presentation and time to ask questions.
Information: sftransportation2030.com
FDR Democratic Club - Membership Meeting - Farewell Party
When: June 4, 2014 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Richmond Police Station Community Room, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco - Short Business Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Farewell to Executive Board Member Anne Thatcher-Stephens - The Bitter End, 441 Clement Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: FDR Democratic - Two Parts - see above
Information: jonathan@lyens.com
June 5, 2014 - Thursday
Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org
FDR Democratic Club/ Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Board of Supervisors Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee - Hearing on the employment of people with disabilities. Join the FDR Dems at a hearing of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors where the issue of employing people with disabilities in City service will be discussed. Join the FDR Dems in collaboration with Supervisor Eric Mar, as they explore the City's Civil Service Rule 115 and what can be done to help the City become a leader in the employment of people with disabilities.
Information: fdrdemclub.com
Planning Commission
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
12:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Cindy Wu, Rodney Fong, Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfbos.org
Rules Committee
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org
SPUR 2014 Member Party
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR Urban Center and Annie Alley, 654 Mission Street San Francisco
What: 2014 SPUR Member Party. SPUR Members only. Membership starts at $75.
Information: spur.org/jointheparty
Transportation for the Masses or the Gentrification of Mass Transit? The future of SF's Transportation System
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: LGBT Center, 1800 Octavia Street, San Francisco
What: Transportation for the Masses or the Gentrification of Mass Transit? The future of SF's Transportation System. A Community Forum presented by the Urban Institute for Development and Economic Alternatives (UrbanIDEA). As San Francisco considers $1.4 billion in transit funding measures on this November 2014 ballot, prepare for the ballot debates with UrbanIDEA panel. Speakers include representatives from People Organized to Win Employment Rights (POWER), Chinatown Community Development Center, Senior & Disability Action and Urban Habitat with moderator Mario Yedidia of SF Rising to discuss:
1. The emerging San Francisco Transportation Justice movement, recent victories (Free Muni for Youth), the Senior/Disabled Riders campaign.
2. The influence of state/regional policy, funding and institutions on San Francisco's transportation system.
3. How Transportation and housing advocates and organizers can work together to build a strong and united equitable development coalition.
Free
Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
Emerge California 2014 Annual Event
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. General Reception
6:30 p.m. Program Starts
Where: The Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California Street, San Francisco
What: Emerge California Annual Event. A Celebration of our Accomplishments and to Honor
Congresswoman Jackie Speier - Keynote Speaker and Woman of the Year
Oakland City Councilwoman Libby Schaaf, 2014 Emerge CA Alumna of the Year
General Tickets $100.
Information/Purchase Tickets/RSVP: emergeca.org
sftransportation 2030 - District 4 and District 7 - Katy Tang and Norman Yee
When: June 5 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. .
Where: St. Stephen Church Event Center, 475 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco
What: sfransportation 2030. District 8 - Scott Wiener Community meeting to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for the November's general election ballot. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works will host the open house, which will include a presentation and time to ask questions.
Information: sftransportation2030.com
St. James Infirmary's 15 Year Anniversary Party
When: June 5, 2014 - Thursday
9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Where: Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: St. James Infirmary Presents XV Dirty Dance Party Fundraiser
St. James Infirmary is the first occupational safety and health clinic for sex workers in the United States - providing free, confidential, nonjudgmental medical and social serves for current or former sex workers of all genders and sexual orientations and their partners.
Information/tickets : inticketing.com
June 6, 2014 - Friday
San Francisco salutes 40 years of Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon
When: June 6, 2014 - Friday
Noon
Where: City Hall, San Francisco
What: City of San Francisco salutes 40 years of "Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon".
Information: beachblanketbabylong.com
San Francisco Black Leadership Forum
When: June 6, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SEIU 1021, 350 Rhode Island, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Black Leadership Forum - General Membership Meeting - celebrating Juneteenth.
District 11 Democratic Club - 15th Annual Dinner and Auction
When: June 6, 2014 - Friday
6:00 p.m. - No Host Bar and Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
8:00 p.m. Live Auction
Where: Patio Espanol, 2850 Alemany Street, San Francisco
What: District 11 Democratic Club - 15th Annual Dinner and Auction featuring Assemblymember Tom Ammiano with Nato Green - Political Humorist
$60. Individual $70. at door , $50. Senior/Fixed Income $55 at door
Respond by May 30th
Paella, Vegetarian Lasagna, Chicken, Prime Rib
Make checks payable to SF District 11 Democratic Club, 143 London Street, San Francisco.
Information: Grace D'Anca secretarysfd11dems.com
June 7, 2014 - Saturday
Nuestra Historia: Documenting the SF Latino Experience
When: June 7, 2014 - Saturday
10:30 a.m.to1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m Presentation
Where: City College of San Francisco Mission Campus, 1125 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: Nuestra Historia: Documenting the Chicano, Latino and Indigena Contributions to the Development o San Francisco. Community Gathering. Featuring:
Opening traditional blessing and cultural presentation
Panel of Latino elders telling their stories.
Share your ideas on what topics, themes and stories should be included in the project.
Information: sfheritage.org
Diamond Heights and Glen Park Community Meeting - Scott Wiener
When: June 7, 2014 - Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Where: St. Aidan's Church, Lower Level, 101 Gold Mine Drive, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Scott Wiener's Community meeting. Opportunity to ask questions discuss concerns directly with Supervisor Scott Wiener.
Information: Supervisor Scott Wiener's office - 415-554-6968
June 8, 2014 - Sunday
Sunday Streets Comes to Great Highway and Golden Gate Park
When: June 8, 2014 - Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Great Highway & Golden Gate Park.
Information: sundaystreetssf.com
June 9, 2014 - Monday
Alice B. Toklas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Democratic Club
When: June 9, 2014 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Panel regarding San Francisco's LGBT Aging Policy Task Force landmark report identifying significant issues facing the aging LGBT population in San Francisco.
Mathew Bajko, Assistant Editor of the Bay Area Reporter will moderate the panel.
Panel members include Task force Chair Bill Ambrunn, Michelle Alcedo, Michael Costa, Tommi Mecca and Daniel Redman
Information: alicebtoklas.org
Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association - Public Meeting
When: June 9, 2014 - Monday
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Meeting your neighbors
7:30 p.m. to 9;00 p.m. Meeting
Where: CPMC/Davies Hospital, Gazebo Room, (outside, ground-level entrance from plaza between North and South Towers, San Francisco
What: Duboce Triange Neighborhood Association Public Meeting. From the agenda:
Report on Formula Retail guideline recommendations from the Planning Department
SFWalk new pedestrian safety program.
Noe Street bulbout update
Jay Lu of SFMTA to report on the Sunset Tunnel project plans including staging are on Duboce Avenue.
Information: dtna.org
June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
D5 Action - meeting
When: June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What: D5 Action meeting.
Information: tesw@aol.com
When: June 10, 2014 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p. m.
Where: Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center, 1199 Mason Street, San Francisco
What: sfransportation 2030. District 3 - David Chiu Community meeting to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for the November's general election ballot. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works will host the open house, which will include a presentation and time to ask questions.
Information: sftransportation2030.com
June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
San Francisco LGBT Community Center - 2nd Annual Open House
When: June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco LGBT Community Center 2nd Annual Open House. Free.
Hosted by The Center's Board of Directors. Light dinner and cocktails, meet and mingle with other Center supporters and learn more about the Center's impact.
Haight Ashbury Public Realm Plan
When: June 11, 2014 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street, San Francisco
What: Haight Ashbury Public Realm Plan including discussion about the possibilities for Haight Street between Central and Stanyan.
Information: Alexis Smith alexis.smith@sfgov.org
June 12, 2014 - Thursday
Tenants Together - Six Years of Raising the Roof for Renters
When: June 12, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
What: Tenants Together Anniversary party celebrating six years of building renter power. Raising the Roof for Renters 2014!
Tickets: tenantstogether.org $25. in advance $35. at the door.
Bay Guardian Community Forum: Bikes, Buses, and Budgets: How to create the transportation system San Franciscans need.
When: June 12, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Bay Guardian Community Transportation Forum. Explore the current swirl of challenges and initiatives that will determine how people get around San Francisco. They will discuss transportation funding measures recently placed on the Fall ballot.
Information: sfbg.com
SPUR - Parking: A Temporary Problem
When: June 12, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: SPUR - Parking: A Temporary Problem? Come hear a discussion about the present state of parking and what can be done to make the future less gridlocked.
Erick Arguello - Calle 24
Patrick Siegman - Nelson/Nygaard
Thea Selby - San Francisco Transit Riders Union
Lauren Mattern - SFMTA
Pete Dempster - DriveNow USA
$10. Non-Members
Information: spur.org
Chinese For Affirmative Action - 45th Anniversary Celebration of Justice
When: June 12, 2014 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program
Where: Empress of China, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chinese for Affirmative Action 45th Anniversary Celebration of Justice
Honorees:
Jack W. Lee
Dae Joong Yoon
Isabel Huie
Emcee: Odette Keeley
Information and Tickets: caasf.org $200.
sftransportation 2030 - District Nine - David Campos
When: June 12, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: sfransportation 2030. District 9 - David Campos Community meeting to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for the November's general election ballot. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works will host the open house, which will include a presentation and time to ask questions.
Information: sftransportation2030.com
June 13, 2014 - Friday
Hack The Housing Crisis
When: June 13, 2014 - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Impact Hub Bay Area, 901 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Hack The Housing Crisis. Conference to innovate solutions that address the need for affordable housing in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Workshops will explore creative ideas for improving access to housing and encourage collaborations among diverse stakeholders.
The event will convene community members and experts in a variety of fields, including urban planning, tenants' rights, transportation, residential construction, communal living, real estate, finance, architecture and design and city planning administration.
Speakers: Jeff Adachi, Ophelia Basgal, Corey Cook, Mark Hogan, Christine Johnson, Howard Koenig, Fernando Marti, Tim McCormick, Betsy Morris,Yi Zhang
Sponsored by the San Francisco Public Press and Shareable and hosted by the Impact Hub.
Information/tickets: eventbrite.com
June 14, 2014 - Saturday
Plaza 16 Festival
When: June 14, 2014 - Saturday
All day
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Main stage" with scheduled performances.
Where: 16th Street and Mission, San Francisco
What: The 16th Street Plaza belongs to the Community. Help to celebrate their community and culture and a Plaza for the people.
When: June 12, 2014 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What: sfransportation 2030. District 9 - David Campos Community meeting to learn more about Transportation 2030, a strategic infrastructure investment program proposed for the November's general election ballot. Representatives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works will host the open house, which will include a presentation and time to ask questions.
Information: sftransportation2030.com
June 13, 2014 - Friday
Hack The Housing Crisis
When: June 13, 2014 - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Impact Hub Bay Area, 901 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Hack The Housing Crisis. Conference to innovate solutions that address the need for affordable housing in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Workshops will explore creative ideas for improving access to housing and encourage collaborations among diverse stakeholders.
The event will convene community members and experts in a variety of fields, including urban planning, tenants' rights, transportation, residential construction, communal living, real estate, finance, architecture and design and city planning administration.
Speakers: Jeff Adachi, Ophelia Basgal, Corey Cook, Mark Hogan, Christine Johnson, Howard Koenig, Fernando Marti, Tim McCormick, Betsy Morris,Yi Zhang
Sponsored by the San Francisco Public Press and Shareable and hosted by the Impact Hub.
Information/tickets: eventbrite.com
June 14, 2014 - Saturday
Plaza 16 Festival
When: June 14, 2014 - Saturday
All day
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Main stage" with scheduled performances.
Where: 16th Street and Mission, San Francisco
What: The 16th Street Plaza belongs to the Community. Help to celebrate their community and culture and a Plaza for the people.
Information: Plaza16.org
June 15, 2014 - Sunday
Father's Day
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