Correction - San Francisco Events - March 7th to March 14, 2016

*Correction Harvey Milk Meeting is this Tuesday - not Wednesday

March 7, 2016 - Monday

Mayor Willie Brown Talks Tenderloin
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
Noon
Where:  Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  Bring your lunch for the inaugural Lunch Time Speaker Series with special guest Mayor Willie Brown as he discusses his Tenderloin past, in conversation with Randy Shaw.  
Information:  tenderloinmuseum.org
Source:  Facebook events

Land Use and Transportation Committee
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Aaron Peskin
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco Youth Commission
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Luis Avalos-Nunez, Jillian Wu, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Erica Kong, Stephanie Li, Cris Plunkett, Anna He, Jessica Calderon, Noah David, Giovanna Soto, William Juarez, Cecilia Nicole Galeano, Madeleine Matz, Anna Bernick, Jarrett Mao, Grace Pating, Hatim Mansori
Information:  sfbos.org


Fundraiser for Jon Golinger for San Francisco Democratic Party
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Cafe Zoetrope, 916 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What:  Kickoff for Jon Golinger's campaign for DCCC.  
Co-hosted by David Talbot, Louise Renne and Aaron Peskin
Tickets/Donation:  jongolingerforsf.com
Source:  Facebook events 

San Francisco Women's Political Committee
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Orbit Room Cafe, 1900 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Join the SFWPC Policy Committee for drinks and conversation Supervisor Scott Wiener to discuss his Paid Parental Leave Ordinance.
Information:  laurellane@sfwpc.org sfwpc.org

Excelsior Action Group (EAG) - Quarterly Community Meeting
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Community Well, 78 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco
What:  EAG's first quarterly community meeting of the year.  All members of the community are welcome.
Meeting will include:
Persia Triangle Updates
Excelsior Action Group Updates.
Information:   eagsf.org  Stephaine Cajina - scajina@eagsf.org
Source:  Facebook events

San Francisco Women's Political Committee - Scott Wiener
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Orbit Room Cafe, 1900 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Join the SFWPC Policy Committee for drinks and conversation as they host Supervisor Scott Wiener to discuss his "Paid Parental Leave Ordinance"
Information:  Laura Lane lauralane@sfwpc.org sfwpc.org
Source:  Facebook events

 Shaun Haines for San Francisco DCCC Campaign Kick-Off
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Show Dogs, 1020 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Kick-Off for Shaun Haines for San Francisco DCCC in the Assembly District 17.
RSVP:  haines4change.nationbuilder.com  shaunhaines.net
Source:  Facebook events

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Meeting
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What:  Public Safety meeting with Lt. Brian Petiti who is the head of the Northern Housing Team.  More officers added - what are the results?  What are the most common crimes being investigated?  How can the community assist in their efforts to improve public safety?
Information:  bbarnwell6@hotmail.com                                             

March 8, 2016 - Tuesday

San Francisco International  Women's Day Awards Luncheon
When:  March 8, 2016 - Tuesday
11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:  Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center, 50 8th Street, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate the contributions of Six dynamic Bay Area Women and a special recognition to the Man of the Year:
Spirit of Equality Award:  Consul General Pauline Carmona, Consul General of France to San Francisco
Man  of the Year:  California State Senator Mark Leno, District 11
Sue Bierman Extraordinary Public Service:  Helynna Brooke, Executive Director, SFMHEF, San Francisco Mental Health Educations Funds, Inc.
Organization of the Year:  Asian Women's Shelter (AWS)
Unsung Heroine Award:  Andrea Dew Steele, Founder and Executive Director, Emerge America
Annie Powell Community Leadership Award:  Sharon Miller, CEO, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
The Norma Hotaling Community Advocate of the Year Award - Lateefah Simon, Program Director, The Rosenberg Foundation
Tickets:  $150. 
Proceeds benefit the Alliance Francaise of San Francisco
Purchase Tickets: iwdsf2016.brownpapertickets.com  Shelley Bradford iwdsf@gmail.com
Source:  Facebook events

Board of Supervisors
When:  March 8, 2016 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Aaron Peskin, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

Port Commission
When:  March 8, 2016 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where:  Port Commission Room, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Willie Adams, Kimberly Brandon, Leslie Katz, Doreen Woo Ho
Information:  sfport.com

School Board
When:  March 8, 2016 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Board of Education:  Matt Haney, Shamann Walton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information:  sfusd.edu

District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
When:  March 8, 2016 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Alexander Residence, 230 Eddy Street, Multi-Purpose Room, San Francisco
What:  District 6 Stakeholder Meeting
Co-Sponsors:  Alliance for a Better District 6, North of Market Business Association, Tenant Associations Coalition of SF, Tip Top Market
Presentations:  
469 Eddy Street Condos Development
555 Golden Gate Avenue Mix Use Development
950 Market Street Development Update
Information: 415-820-1560
Source:  Hoodline.com

San Francisco Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee
When:  March 8, 2016 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Source:  Facebook events

*Correction - Correct Date
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Political Action Committee (PAC)
When:  March 8, 2016 -  Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  La Galeria de la Raza, 2857 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Last qualifying meeting to vote on PAC endorsements at the March 12th Candidate/Ballot Measure Interview Day

Information:  milkclub.org

March 9, 2016 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When:  March 9, 2016 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  March 9, 2016 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Norman Yee, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener
Information:  sfbos.org

March Madness Democratic Debate Watch Party - San Francisco Party
When:  March 9, 2016 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Laborers International Union, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco Democratic  Party invites you to their own political March Madness.  Come watch Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton go head to head.  Democratic Party Playoffs event we'll be serving up tacos and beer, filling out talking points brackets and betting on which candidate will slam dunk this debate. 
Co-hosts:  Laborer's Local 261, Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, Asian Pacific Democratic Club, San Franciscans for Hillary, San Francisco Young Democrats, Leah Pimentel
Sponsors:    50+1 Strategies, Kat Anderson, Susan Pfeifer, Shanell Williams, Alex Bash, Zoe Dunning, Keith  Baraka, Rebecca Prozan.
Tickets:  Loyal Fan:  general admission, food and games $22.09; Team Player: food, games and   2 drinks - $32.64; Slam Dunk: 2 Baller tickets $106.49; MVP Baller tickets, special recognition $64.74
Information:  eventbrite.com
Source:  Facebook events

Latina/o Young Democrats of San Francisco - Debate Watch Party
When:  March 9, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Pre-Debate Event
6:00 p.m. Intro/live feed of debates
Where:  Pops Bar, 2800 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Latina/o Young Democrats of San Francisco Debate Watch Party.
Presented by Univision News and co-sponsored by the Washington Post, will air live on Univision in Spanish and simulcast in English on both CNN and Fuson.
Univision's Maria Elena Salinas and Jorge Ramos and The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty will moderate a conversation about important topic to Latin@s, including the economy, immigration, education, health care, national security, and more.
Drink specials, games and fun.
Source:  Facebook events

Police Commission
When:  March 9, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org

Steven Cook for School Board - The Launch Party
When:  March 9, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to  7:30 p.m.
Where:  450 Gold Street, Suite 200, San Francisco
What:  Stevon Cook for School Board:  The Launch Party.  Let's make our schools more equitable, empowering and responsive to the needs of all children
Information:  stevoncook.com/school_board_launch_party

*(Correction)Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - Political Action Committee (PAC)
Date is Tuesday March 8th - Not Wednesday
(Correction) When:  March 8, 2016  
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  La Galeria de la Raza, 2857 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Last qualifying meeting to vote on PAC endorsements at the March 12th Candidate/Ballot Measure Interview Day
Information:  milkclub.org

March 10, 2016 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  March 10, 2016 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee, London Breed
Information:  sfbos.org

Rules Committee
When:  March 10, 2016 - Thursday
11:00 a.m. 
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Katy Tang, Eric Mar, Malia Cohen
Information:  sfbos.org

San Francisco Planning Commission
When:  March 10, 2016 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Rodney Fong, Dennis Richards, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Cindy Wu
Information:  sf-planning.org

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
When:  March 10, 2016 - Thursday
2:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Jane Kim, John Avalos, David Campos
Information:  sfbos.org

League of Women Voters of San Francisco - Women Who Could Be President Gala
When:  March 10, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to  6:45 p.m. Opening Reception
6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Awards Program
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Closing Reception and Networking
Where:  The City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate four visionary women who are reshaping the San Francisco Bay Area:
Caroline Barlerin - Leads Twitter's community outreach and philanthropic efforts
Gail Hunter - Vice President of Public Affairs and event management for the Golden State Warriors and executive director of the Warriors Foundation
Olga Miranda - Secretary Treasurer of the San Francisco Labor Council, current President of the Service Employees International Union 87.  
Minna Tao - Ecology Golden Gate
Tickets:  $106.49 General Admission
               $53.74  People under 30 
               Ticket prices will increase by $10. at door
               lwvsfgala.eventbrite.com
Information:  lwvsf.org

Community Town Hall - Listening Session - Open to the Public
When:  March 10, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Gateway High School Auditorium, 1430 Scott Street, San Francisco
What:  Take an active role in your community and the future of public safety in San Francisco.
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) wants to hear your perspectives, concerns, and suggestions regarding the San Francisco Police Department and its interaction with the San Francisco community.  Your participation in this open forum will guide efforts to advance the operations, staff, policies, procedures, accountability systems, and training of the San Francisco Police Department.  At this listening session, the Collaborative Reform Initiative will be introduced. 

Bernal Heights Democratic Club - District 9 Supervisor, DCCC, Presidential Primary Forum and Endorsement Meeting
When:  March 10, 2016 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Hear from District 9 Supervisor candidates:  Josh Arce, Iswari Espana, Edwin Lindo, Hillary Ronen.
Meet and greet candidates for San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC)
Hear from Democratic Presidential campaigns.
Free
Information:  bernalheightsdemocraticclub.org
Source:  Facebook events

HANC - Report on positive action to address homeless youth in their neighborhood.
When:  March 10, 2016 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Park Branch Library, 1822 Page Street, San Francisco
What:  Two "reports from the front" will be the subject of the March General Meeting:
Representatives of Lava Mae will report on the opening of the bus-based showers slated for the neighborhood, detailing times and location of operations.
Representative from Taking It to the Streets (T2S) a local initiative to provide young people an opportunity to clean the streets and remove graffiti while providing housing.
Information: hanc-sf.org

March 12, 2016 - Saturday

Harvey Milk Club PAC Candidate and Ballot Measure Endorsement Day
When: March 12, 2016 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA), 2301 Mission Street, Suite 301, San Francisco
What:  Harvey  Milk Club PAC will meets to interview candidates and learn about ballot measures that will appear on the June ballot.  The PAC will hold a vote  to make endorsement recommendations.  All members of the public are welcome.
Information:  Lee Hepner, PAC Chair -- pac@milkclub.org
Source:  Facebook events

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
When:  March 12, 2016 -  Saturday
11:30 a.m. 
Where:  Gather along 2nd Street between Market and Brannan Streets, San Francisco: Move west along Market Street to McAllister Street and proceed west to Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place and south to Grove Street where the parade will disband.
Festival will commence right after the Parade.
Source:  Facebook events

Support Vote Marjan Philhour 2016
When:  March 12, 2016 -  Saturday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Argonne Playground, 18th Avenue, San Francisco
What:  Campaign Rally at Argonne Playground for Marjan Philhour.
Information:  votemarjan.com

March 13, 2016 - Sunday

St. Patrick's Day Block Party
When:  March 13, 2016 - Sunday
11:00 a.m.  to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  45th Avenue between Sloat Blvd. and Wawona Street, San Francisco
What:  Hosted by the United Irish Cultural Center, Java Beach Cafe and United Irish Societies.  Come out for some free family fun.  There will be Irish bands, face painting, jumpy castles, food and more!

March 14, 2016 - Monday

Tenants Together - Open House
When:  March 14, 2016 - Monday
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  474 Valencia #156, San Francisco
What:  Open House for Tenants Together in their new location.  Get inside scoop of what they have planned for this year and help them make the new office our own.
Tickets:   actionnetwork.org/fundraising/donate-to-tenants-together
Information:  tenantstogether.org
Source:  Facebook events

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Deadline Sunday   March 13th - 5:00 p.m.

San Francisco Political Events - February 29th through March 7th, 2016

February 29, 2016 - Monday

Land Use and Transportation Committee
When:  February 29, 2016 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Aaron Peskin
Information:  sfbos.org

Ethics Commission
When:  February 29, 2016 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information:  sfethics.org

March 1, 2016 - Tuesday

Super Tuesday

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and Parking Authority Commission
When:  March 1, 2016 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Board of Directors: Tom Nolan, Cheryl Brinkman, Gwyneth Borden, Malcolm Heinicke, Joel Ramos, Cristina Rubke
Information:  sfmta.com

Board of Supervisors
When:  March 1, 2016 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
 Supervisors:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Aaron Peskin, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

San Franciscans for Hillary -Super Tuesday Primary Watch Party 
When:  March 1, 2016 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Skylark Bar, 3089 16th Street, San Francisco
What:  Super Tuesday Eleven states and Samoa.  1,004 of the 2383 delegates needed to win the  nomination. DNC Member Christine Pelosi will provide commentary as the night unfolds.
Source:  Facebook events.


12th Annual Women's History Month Awards Ceremony and Reception
When:  March 1, 2016 - Tuesday
Awards  Ceremony: 3:30 p.m
Celebration - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Awards:  Room 250, City Hall
             Celebration:  Mayor's Conference Room 201, San Francisco
What:  Friends of the Commission and the Status of Women in collaboration with District Attorney Gorge Gascon, Board of Supervisors invite you to the  12th Annual Women's History Month Awards Ceremony and Reception.  "Working to Form a More Perfect Union:  Honoring Women in Public Service and Government"  
Free
RSVP Required  - friendscosw.org/event-2162183

Chinese for Affirmative Action - CAA - 2016 Membership Meeting
When:  March 1, 2016 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  International Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What:  CAA 2016 Membership meeting.  
Moderated panel discussion featuring CAA staff and allies who are working at the leading edge of community issues and shifting the narrative on what it means to be Chinese American and Asian American.
Featuring:
Andrew Lam - writer/media monitor, New America Media
Ben Wang, filmmaker and core member of Asian Prisoner Support Committee
Annette Wong, immigrant rights program manager, Chinese for Affirmative Action
Maria Hu Wu, core member, ASPIRE
The panelists will discuss the need to reveal and reshape a more inclusive narrative of Asian Americans including those who have been marginalized.  Important organizational updates will also be provided by the staff and board.
Light refreshments and English to Cantonese interpretation.  
Open to the public.  Admission is free for CAA members; suggested donation of $50. to become a member or to renew your membership.  Membership is not required to attend the event, but your donation helps to support CAA.
Facilities co-sponsor - Manilatown Heritage Foundation
Register and Information:  caasf.org

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Homelessness in San Francisco
When:  March 1, 2016 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What:  Homelessness in San Francisco
At this meeting, they will focus on SOLUTIONS - real, imagined, happening, never tried; possible, impossible; short-term, long-term; direction action, legislation; good, perfect.  Please join the discussion with these local folks:
Emily Cohen - Deputy Director, Mayor's Office of HOPE (Housing Opportunity, Partnership & Engagement)
Ken Fisher, Founder/Designer, RouteHome
Julie Leadbetter, Director, San Francisco Navigation Center
Shira Noel, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Homeless Youth Alliance
Amy Farah Weiss, Founder/Director, Saint Francis Homelessness Challenge

March 2, 2016  Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When:  March 2, 2016 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  March 2, 2016 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Norman Yee, Jane Kim, Scott Wiener
Information:  sfbos.org

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force City and County of San Francisco
When:  March 2, 2016 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force:  Mark Rumold, Eric Eldon, Josh Wolf, Rishi Chopra, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, Shaun Haines, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Fiona Hinze
Information:  sfbos.org

Women for Wiener
When:  March 2, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Brass Tacks, 488 Hayes Street, San Francisco
What:  Women for Wiener - Reception in support of Scott Wiener for State Senate:
President London Breed, Yoyo Chan, Jill Nelson Golub, Megan Hamilton, Adama Iwu, Margaux Kelly, Jody Kelman, Katie Kincaid, Martha Miller, Leah Pimentel, Catherine Stefani, Supervisor Katy Tang and Nicole Yelich
Suggested Contribution $50., $100., $250., $500. $1,000
RSVP: scottwiener/nationbuilder.com/womenforwiener
Information:   scottwiener.com

Police Commission
When:  March 2, 2016 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Suzy Loftus, Julius Turman, Thomas Mazzucco, Petra DeJesus, Joe Marshall, Victor Hwang, Sonia Melara
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org

South Beach District 6 Democratic Club - Advocacy Effort for Mission Bay Public School and 2016 Public School Bond.
When:  March 2, 2016 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  Mercy Housing Community Room, 1180 4th Street, in Mission Bay, San Francisco
What:  Matt Haney - President, Board of Education will provide an update on the status of efforts to construct a new school (Pre K - 5) in Mission Bay.  He will also discuss the 2016 Public School Bond.  How big is the Bond?  Will the Bond help fund the new Mission Bay School.   Will  wrap up with how we as a community can advocate for a school for their neighborhood.  Please participate in this critical issue for the City, District and Neighborhood.
RSVP: facebook.com/events/516605875188367/
Information:  southbeachdems.com 

March 3, 2016 - Thursday

Planning Commission
When:  March 3, 2016 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Rodney Fong, Dennis Richards, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Cindy Wu
Information:  sf-planning.org

Piazza St. Francis Project - Community Meeting
When:  March 3, 2016 - Thursday
Where:  Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What:  Open community forum where the public can get an update on the status of the proposed plaza, ask questions and provide feedback.
The proposed project would convert a stretch of Vallejo Street, between Columbus Avenue and Grant Avenue, into a pedestrian plaza in the North Beach neighborhood.
Participants:  Supervisor Aaron Peskin, project sponsors and representatives from Public Works and other City Agencies.

Marjan Philhour for DCCC 2016
When:  March 3, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Pa'ina Lounge and Restaurant, 1865 Post Street, San Francisco
What:  Fundraiser for Marjan Philhour - candidate for DCCC 2016.  
Hosted by:  Rich Jue, Sulu Palega, Paul Miyamoto, Sandy and Jeff Mori, Julie Soo, Arthur Leung, Janan New, Andrea Dew Steele, Azita Ghafourpour, Michelle and Spencer Kim, Stephen Tilton
Tickets: democracyengine.com
Source:  Facebook events

A Conversation with Mike Miller about Saul Alinsky Organizing Tradition
When:  March 3, 2016 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  LIUNA!, Local 261, 3271 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Mike Miller's new book "People Power:  The Community Organizing Tradition of Saul  Alinsky" weaves together classic tests, interviews and context-setting essays into a comprehensive history and analytic commentary on Saul Alinsky and the group of organizers around him from Organization, All People's Coalition (Visitation Valley), Citizen's Action League (CA) and involved in anti-urban renewal fights in the South of Market, Western Addition and Bayview-Hunters Point.
Hosted by:  Mike Casey, Lorena Melgarejo, Becky Jenkins, Fred Ross, Larry Del Carlo, Marie Jobling, Tony Fazio, Richard Hayes, Kathleen Connolly, Peter Olney, Mike Nolan, Jodi Reid, Kathy Lipscomb, Charlie Bolton, Rich Waller, Jessica Lehman
Event is free.
RSVP:  bit.ly/saulinsky
Source:  Facebook events

March 4, 2016 - Friday

Celebration - Fiona's 50th Birthday - "Grease" Sing Sing-Along 
When:  March 4, 2016 - Friday
6:45 p.m. - Short Program
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Original Movie and Sing and Dress-Along
Where:  Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco
What:  Birthday Celebration - 40th Birthday - Fiona Ma - President of the Board of Equalization.
Sing-along to original "Grease".
Special VIP Guests:  John Burton, Betty Yee, Toni Atkins, Mark Leno, Willlie Brown, Dave Jones, John Perez, Tom Torlakson, Johhn Chiang, Mike Honda, Eric Bauman
Hosts:  Terrance Alan, Oz Erickson, Willy Ng, Alexis Wong, Jennifer Ball, Ted Fang, Stephen Ng, Johnson You, Todd Clayter, Hala Jijazi, Ted Simpkins, AAGG, Heddie Chu, Steven Kao, Bob Singh, NUHW, Andrew Cope, Steven Ma, Michael Varney, SFFD Local 798
Co Hosts:  Hezekiah Allen, Rob Bonta, Church Carpenter, Jose Cisneros, Malia Cohen, Coleen Dowling, Nick Hardeman, Genevieve Jopanda, Sharon Lai, Rob Lo, Lawrence Martin, Trevor McNeil, Leah Pimental, Kevin Reed, Sia/Sami Tahbazof, Victor Wang, Kat Anderson, London Breed, Stefano Cassolato, Vince Courtney, Michael Colbruno, Bevan Dufty, Rick Hauptman, Henry Karnilowicz, Steve Lau, Evan Low, Ben Matranga, Debbie Mesloh, Linda Post, Ahsha Safai, Sam Tadesse, Scott Wiener, American Association of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Sandie Arnott, Shon Buford, Jason Chan, Carmen Chu, Chris Corgas, Frank Fung, David/Shlomit Heller, Ash Kalra, Amy Lee, John Maa, Danielle Maybach, Marily Mondejar, Rebecca Prozan, Thea Selby, Tony Thurmond, Ken Wong, Nancy Ballard, David Burruto, Mennor Chan, Kansen Chu, Leif Dautch, Granite Construction, Paul Henderson, Sofia Keck, Pius Lee, Bruce Macrae, Jon Mayeda, Russ Naylor, Gabe Quinto, Melanie Shelby, Phil Ting, Jeff Wood, Bill Barnes, Miquel Bustos, Bill Chiang, Monica Chung, Alex de Ocampo, Yihou Han, Robert Jacob, Phong La, Wayne Lee, Patrick Man, Emma Mayerson, Tim Paulson, Alex Randolph, Andrew Shorter, Jim Wachob, Jill Wynns
General Ticket Price: $100./person 
RSVP:  https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016bday
Information:  Clem@FionaMa.com
Source:  Facebook events

March 5, 2016/March 6, 2016 -  Saturday/Sunday

San Francisco History Days - Old Mint
When:  March 5, 2016/March 6 2016 - Saturday/Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Old US Mint, 5th Street, San Francisco
What:  Pop-up museum of San Francisco History featuring more than 75 exhibitors.  Join community historians, archivists, genealogists, archaeologists, researchers, educators, reenacts for a free community open house.
See historic films, meet authors, curators and filmmakers.  
Schedule/Information:  sfhistorydays.org

March 6, 2016 - Sunday

Day of Action - Scott Wiener
When:  March 6, 2016 - Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:  West Sunset Playground, 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Scott Wiener and his team as they hit the streets canvassing the Sunset for State Senate race.
Information:  Victor Ruiz-Cornejo victor@scottwiener.com  
                     scottwiener.com

March 7, 2016 - Monday

Mayor Willie Brown Talks Tenderloin
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
Noon
Where:  Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What:  Bring your lunch for the inaugural Lunch Time Speaker Series with special guest Mayor Willie Brown as he discusses his Tenderloin past, in conversation with Randy Shaw.  
Information:  tenderloinmuseum.org
Source:  Facebook events

Fundraiser for Jon Golinger for San Francisco Democratic Party
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Cafe Zoetrope, 916 Kearny Street, San Francisco
What:  Kickoff for Jon Golinger's campaign for DCCC.  
Co-hosted by David Talbot, Louise Renne and Aaron Peskin
Tickets/Donation:  jongolingerforsf.com
Source:  Facebook events
San Francisco Women's Political Committee
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Orbit Room Cafe, 1900 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Join the SFWPC Policy Committee for drinks and conversation Supervisor Scott Wiener to discuss his Paid Parental Leave Ordinance.
Information:  laurellane@sfwpc.org sfwpc.org

Shaun Haines for San Francisco DCCC Campaign Kick-Off
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Show Dogs, 1020 Market Street, San Francisco
What:  Kick-Off for Shaun Haines for San Francisco DCCC in the Assembly District 17.
RSVP: haines4change.nationbuilder.com

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association - Public Safety Meeting
When:  March 7, 2016 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  Korean American Center, 745 Buchanan, San Francisco
What:  Public Safety meeting with Lt. Brian Petiti who is the head of the Northern Housing Team.  More officers added - what are the results?  What are the most common crimes being investigated?  How can the community assist in their efforts to improve public safety?
Information:  bbarnwell6@hotmail.com                                             

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San Francisco Political Events - February 22, to February 29th 2016 - Addition

Duboce Park

Addition:  Friends of San Francisco Housing Action Coalition - Feb. 24th 

February 22, 2016 - Monday

Land Use and Transportation Committee
When:  February 22, 2016 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Malia Cohen, Scott Wiener, Aaron Peskin
Information:  sfbos.org

February 23, 2016 - Tuesday

Board of Supervisors
When:  February 23, 2016 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Aaron Peskin, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information:  sfbos.org

Port Commission
When:  February 23, 2016 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where:  Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners:  Willie Adams, Kimberly Brandon, Leslie Katz, Doreen Woo Ho
Information:  sfport.com

School Board
When:  February 23, 2016 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  Irving B. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, First Floor, San Francisco
School Board:  Matt Haney, Shamann Walton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information:  sfusd.edu

February 24, 2016 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  February 24, 2016 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Mark Farrell, Katy Tang, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

*Addition: Friends of San Francisco Housing Action Coalition (SFHAC) - Happy Hour- Meet New Community Organizer
When:  February 24, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Bergerac San Francisco, 316 11th Street, San Francisco
What:   Friends of the SFHAC Happy Hour -  enjoy a drink and converse with people who care about the future of housing in San Francisco.  If you are one of the first 30 people through the door, their newest Community Organizer, Corey Smith, will buy you your first drink.  Bergerac San Francisco  will be extending their Happy Hour specials until 8:00 p.m. which include discounted drinks and finger food. Free event.  
Membership Special -  "Friends of the SFHAC - discounting normal fees by 20% (to $40. for general membership and $20. for students.)
Information:  sfhac.org



Department of Justice Community Town Hall
When:  February 24, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Marshall Thurgood High, 45 Conklin Street, San Francisco
What:  U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services wants to hear your perspective, concerns and suggestion regarding the San Francisco Police Department and its interaction with the San Francisco Community.  Open forum.
Information:  sanfrancisco.crita@usdoj.gov
Source:  Facebook events

SPUR - Activism and Public Participation in San Francisco Architecture Today
When:  February 24, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where:  SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  SPUR in conjunction with California Historical Society's latest exhibit," Experiments in Environment":  The Halprin Workshops sponsor a  public program regarding key projects, programs, and moments where public engagement and social activism played an important role:
Haley Waterson - CMG Landscape Architecture
Amy Ress - Public Architecture
Daniel Simons - David Baker Aarchitects
Dan Parham - Neighborland
John King - San Francisco Chronicle
$6.27 for SPUR or CHS members, $11. for non-members
Information: spur.org

Latina/o Young Democrats of San Francisco
When:  February 24, 2016 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Modern Times Bookstore, 2919 24th Street, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate the club's strength and unity and they caucus for the next US Senator for California - June primary and November election.
Source:  Facebook events

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When:  February 24, 2016 - Wednesday
 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Milton Marks Auditorium, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
DCCC Members:  Mary Jung, Kat Anderson, Joshua Arce, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Petra DeJesus, Matt Dorsey, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Joel Engardio, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Mandelman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden, Marjan Philhour, Leah Pimentel, Rebecca Prozan, Alix Rosenthal, Francis Tsang, Scott Wiener.
Ex-Officio Members:  Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, Jackie Speier, Kamala Harris, Fiona Ma, Mark Leno, Phil Ting, David Chiu
Information:  sfdemocrats.org

February 25, 2016 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee, London Breed
Information:  sfbos.org

Coalition on Homelessness  - The Struggle Continues - Hearing on Homeless Solutions
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What:  Hearing  (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) Calling for Solutions for Homeless Crisis.  Supervisor Malia Cohen and Supervisor  Jane Kim are holding a hearing on solutions to homelessness. 
Come and call for true solutions.  "No Penalty for Poverty".  
Source:  Facebook events
Information:  cohsf.org

Rules Committee
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
11:00 a.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors:  Katy Tang, Eric Mar, Malia Cohen
Information:  sfbos.org

Planning Commission
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
Noon
Where:  City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Dennis Richards, Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Cindy Wu
Information:  sf-planning.org

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
2:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What:  Special Meeting.  From the Agenda: Mental Health Services Act Annual Report
Supervisors:  Jane Kim, John Avalos, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Ave., San Francisco
What:  Monthly information Community Convening - Focus on providing updates from last month's meeting, addressing lighting issues in the neighborhood, recent crime activity.
Neighborhood leaders, Captain McFadden from the Ingleside Police Station, Supervisor David Campos and Staff, and the Department of Public Works, the Public Utilities,  and  Caldrons will attend.
Information:  bhnc.org


San Francisco Black History Month Cultural Experience
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, San Francisco
What:  Join Supervisors London Breed and Malia Cohen - San Francisco Black History Month Cultural Experience.  Expressions Through Music, Art, Dance, Cuisine
Information:  eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-black-history-month-cultural-experience-2016-tickets-21515851491

Board of Trustees - City College
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where: City College, 50 Pheland Avenue ,  MUB Room 398, San Francisco 
Trustees:   Rafael  Mandelman, Thea Selby, Amy Bacharah, Brigitte Davila, Steve Ngo, Alex Randolph, John Rizzo
Information:  ccsf.edu


 Richmond District Democratic Club - State Senate Endorsement Meeting
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  SFPD Richmond Station, 461 6th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement meeting for State Senate Endorsement - Jane Kim and Scott Wiener
Information:  rddcsf.org
Source:  Facebook events

Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association Community Meeting
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. Greening Committee
7:00 p.m.  General Meeting
Where:  Hayes Valley Playground and Community Center, 500 Hayes Street, San Francisco
Information:  hayesvalleysf.org
Source:  Facebook events

Lower Polk Business Collaborative Meeting
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Where:  Playland, 1351 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  Topics:  Parking, Affordable Housing.
Small Business Week/Sidewalk Sales
Special Invited:  Supervisor Aaron Peskin, California State Senate Candidate Jane Kim
Polk Development Projects Introduction and Update:
Cody Chapman of  Structure Properties 1115 Polk Street
Cyrus Sanandaj of Presidio Bay 1567 California Street
David Sternberg  1145 Polk Street
Lindsey Fisher of Pacific  Eagle  1545 Pine Street
Source:  Posted by Folks for Polk - Facebook event

San Francisco Progressive Democrats of America - Tim Redmond on San Francisco Politics
When:  February 25, 2016 - Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Where:  St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 2097 Turk Street, San Francisco
What:  48 Hills editor and former San Francisco Guardian editor Tim Redmond will share his knowledge of the City's politics in a review of what's happening and what's going to happen
Information:  SanFranPDA@aol.com 
Source:  Facebook events

Musical Benefit for Bernie at Pa'ina Lounge
When:   February 25, 2016 - Thursday
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Pa'ina Lounge and Restaurant, 1865 Post Street, San Francisco
What:  A musical benefit for Senator Bernie Sanders for President.
Featuring local performers who  "Feel the Bern"
Maddaline Edstrom, Arnold Trogman, Tom Norris, Katie Stevens, Carlo Solivan Rivera, Glenn Rogers, Lela Dobashi, Ellen Nicholas, Paul Bridger, Richard Stewart
Tickets:  painasf.com
Source:  Facebook events

February 26,27, 28  2016 - Friday/Saturday/Sunday

2016 CA Democratic State Convention
When:  February 26/27, 28 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
starting 8:00 a.m. - Friday
Where:  San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos Street, San Jose, California
Information:  cadem.org/convention/convention-info
Source:  Facebook events

February 26, 2016 - Friday

Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San Francisco
When:  February 26, 2016 - Friday
1:30 p.m.
Where:  City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Members:  John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Cynthia Crews, Edwin Lindo (Alternate)
Information:  sfbos.org

  Generations 2016:  Black LGBTIQQ People
When:  February 26, 2016 - Friday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where:  SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco
What:  Free community event celebrating the Lives of Black LGBTIQQ People
Raffle, entertainment, art gallery, food, music, free HIV/STD Testing
Source:  Facebook events

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