Monday, August 18, 2008

Supporting Obama - Fairmont Hotel


























































Rally Sunday outside of the Fairmont Hotel for Barack Obama. Inside they were raising over $7,000,000 outside we were defending Barack Obama against McCain people (didn't see any McCain people? ).

It was freezing cold but everyone hung on because their was the rumor that Barack Obama was going to come out and say hello.The new Chair of the San Francisco Party Aaron Peskin spoke to the crowd. Alec Bash and Craig Newirk (Craig's list) were out drumming up the crowd and then the stylish, smart looking Christine Pelosi came out and charged up the crowd.

Of course Jane Morrison was there - looking marvelous!!!!!

August 18, 2008 - Monday

Eric Mar - Phonebanking
When:
August 18, 2008 - Monday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: 4328 Geary Blvd., San Francisco (didn't realize he had a headquarters!)
What:
Join campaign for snacks and a fun night of phones.
Information: Sonya sonyazm@gmail.com ericmar.com

Middle Polk Neighborhood Association
When:
August 18, 2008 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: It's A Grind, Polk and Washington, San Francisco (I believe this is a coffee house)
What: General meeting - discussion about the diversity of the neighborhood retail stores and how the neighborhood can support their local merchants.
Information and RSVP: frank@middlepolk.org


North Beach Master Planning Workshop
When: August 18, 2008 - Monday
7 p.m.
Where: St. Peter Paul School Auditorium, 660 Filbert Street San Francisco.

August 19, 2008 - Tuesday

*Salute to Saroyan
When:
August 19, 2008
Noon to 7 p.m.
Where: The Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco
What: A celebration of the William Saroyan centennial includnig discussion of author's life and work (including Herb Gold) and screening of film: "William Saroyan: The Man, the Writer" and the "Time of Your Life" and dramatic readings by local actors. $10.
Information: www.milibrary.org

Neighbors of San Francisco General
When:
August 19, 2008
7 to 8:30 p.m
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House at DeHaro and Southern Heights
What: Monthly meeting. Will hear an update about the rebuild bond and focus on planning outreach meetings to the neighbors regarding the helipad proposal.
Information: Neighbors of SFG, 415-738-7733 stophelipad.com

Eric Mar
When: August 19, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California Street (between 21st and 22nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: The Peaceniks perform their radical folk music at this benefit concert for Eric Mar. Hosted by Sue Vaughan, Sandra Schwartz, Vicki Leidner and Mike Wong. ericmar.com
Information: 415-505-2962.

Tommy Chong
When: August 19, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Books Inc in Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, San Francisco
What: Tommy Chong will discuss his book "Cheech & Chong".
Information: booksinc.net

Dana Carvey
When: August 19, 2008 - Tuesday
7 p.m.
Where: Virgin Megastore, 2 Stockton Street, San Francisco
What: Meet Dana Carvey! New DVD - Dana Carvey - Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies

August 20, 2008 - Wednesday

Obama - City College Voter Registration
When:
August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
10 a.m. (for four hours)
Where: City College San Francisco, Downtown Campus, 88 Fourth Street, San Francisco
What: Help keep voters focused on Obama and his solutions. Remember to bring a light jacket or hoodie - it gets a bit chilly in the City after 2 p.m.
Information: Williams Davis 510-887-3993

Community Development, Urban Justice and the Right to the City
When:
August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
10 a.m. to Noon
Where: The San Francisco Foundation, 225 Bush Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: A national alliance of grassroots organizations has formed over the past two years to further the framework of Right to the City (RTTC) and to build local, regional and national strategies to advance these rights. Bay Area Regional Right to the City currently includes the following organizations: Chinese Progressive Association, Just Cause Oakland, POWER, PODER, St. Peters Housing Committee, SOMCAN, Datacenter and Media Justice Center. This meeting is being sponsored by Akonadi Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation and Tides Foundation.
Jane Lin from Tides Foundation will make introduction with Dawn Phillips, Right to the City Lead Organizer will speak along with Maria Poblet, St Peter's Housing Committee - Co-Director.
RSVP Nicole Puller at npuller@tides.org
Source: San Francisco Bay Area Progressive www.bapd.org

Spur - Building the Worker's Public Sphere
When: August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
12:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Join Ocean Howell for a presentation of his research on how "Improvement clubs" and labor unions in San Francisco's Mission District shaped the neighborhood's commercial geography during the period of rapid expansion following the 1906 earthquake. $5. non members
Information: SPUR info@spur.org

Chris Jackson - Candidate for Community College
When: August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Captain William T. Shorey School, 1030 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: Chris will speak to Baview youth on the importance of of a college education.
Information: www.chrisjackson4collegeboard.com


United Educators Executive Board Meeting
When:
August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
4:15 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Secondary School, 727 Golden Gate Ave. San Francisco
What: Executive Board Meeting UESF COPE Committee School Board Endorsement Meeting
Information: www.uesf.org

Eric Mar
When: August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: 4328 Geary Blvd, San Francisc
What: Phonebanking.
Information: RSVP Sonya sonyazm@gmail.com

Mission Streetscape Plan Public Meeting
When: August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Women's Building Auditorium, 3543 18th Street at Valencia, San Francisco
What: Second Mission Streetscape Plan public meeting; the SF Planning Department wants our feedback on the community-developed vision for streets in the Mission District.
Information:http://missionstreets.sfplanning.org

District 3 Supervisor Candidates Debate hosted by the North Beach Merchants Association and the North Beach Chamber of Commerce
When: August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
What: Debate by District Three Candidates for Supervisor moderated by Chronicle former editor Phil Bronstein.
Information: info@northbeachmerchants.com

Endorsement Meeting for District One - Richmond District Democratic Club
When: August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Richmond Police Station Community Room, 6th Avenue between Geary and Anza, S.F.
What: Endorsement for Supervisor in District One. Presentations by nine candidates for Supervisor. Note: Regular RDDC meeting date on fourth Thursday conflicts with Barack Obama's scheduled acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver; hence the change.
Information: Richard Hansen 752-9412

SF4Democracy PAC General Membership Meeting
When: August 20, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Northern District Police Station, Community Room @ 1125 Fillmore Street between Turk and Golden Gate.
What: Agenda includes endorsements for the November General Election.
Information: sf4dem.com


August 21, 2008 - Thursday

SPUR - San Francisco's Sunday Streets
When: August 21, 2008 - Thursday
12:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Noontime forum regarding Sunday Streets. Learn from Cheryl Brinkman, president of Livable City and Wade Crowfoot of Mayor Gavin Newsom's office about the details of and philosophy behind the proposal to bring the parks to the people. $5. non-members
Information: www.spur.org


Campaign for Teen Safety - No on Prop 4
When: August 21, 2008 - Thursday
6 to 9 p.m.
Where: ACLU-NC Office of San Francisco, 39 Drumm Street, San Francisco
What: Voter Contact Phone Bank in regards to Campaign for Teen Safety . Donate to campaign. Campaign for Teen Safety c/o David Alois, 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 510, Sacramento, Ca. 95814.
Source: ACLU of Northern California Contact volunteers@aclunc.org

August 22, 2008 - Friday

Excelsior Festival 2008 Fundraiser
When:
August 22, 2008 - Friday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Zabb Cuisine, 4440 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: You are invited to a event full of food, music and social engagement. Donation at the door. Proceeds will be donated to promote the 2008 Excelsior Festival (this is a wonderful event!).
Information: info@excelsiorfetival

Joseph Alioto Jr. for Supervisor
When: August 22, 2008 - Friday
6 p.m. VIP Reception 7 to 9 p.m. General Admission
Where: Dragon Bar, 473 Broadway, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Joseph Alioto, Jr. with special performances by The Sofa Kings and Baron Von Luxxury $50 Fan, $125 Groupie, $250 Rock Star, $500 Prodigy
RSVP: Sarah Zeiger at 415-402-0303 or sarazeiger@gmail.com

August 23, 2008 - Saturday

David Chiu
When: August 23, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 1323 Polk Street, San Francisco (between Bush and Pine)
What: Doorhanger mobilization. Will be walking throughout District three neighborhoods .
Information: Ramie Dare -Outreach Coordinator ramiedare@yahoo.com 415-828-8246

*Steve Ngo - Candidate for Community College
When: August 23, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m.
Where: Outer Sunset. Corner of 22nd Avenue and Irving
What: Campaign literature drop off.
Information: Brett Silton brett@sevego.com stevengo.com

San Francisco Tomorrow Picnic
When: August 23, 2008 - Saturday
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: El Polin Springs, the Presidio . A natural site within walking distance of the Main Post. Muni 29 and 43, limited car parking. They will hike the perimeter of the Main Post to study the implications of the three new major construction projects on the Presidio: Fisher Contemporary Art Museum (CAMP), 90,000 square foot Main Post Lodge and expansion of the Presidio Theater.
Details: Send check for $20., $25., $35 for the picnic to San Francisco Tomorrow, 41 Sutter Street #1579, San Francisco, Ca. 94104. If you are not yet an SFT member and want to join, your check can cover your first year's dues - and the picnic.
Information: www.sanfranciscotomorrow.org Jane Morrison 564-1482

Eric Mar - Young Voters for Eric Party
When: August 23, 2008 - Saturday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: 4620 California Street (near 8th Avenue), Inner Richmond, S.F.
What: Young voters are organizing and partying to support Eric's Board of Supervisor campaign. Join Co-hosts: Natalie Gee, Andrew Hom, Chris Jackson, Peter Lauterborn, Sonya Mehta, Diana Pang, Amanda Piercy, and Hubert Yee for light food, refreshments and an introduction to, and in depth policy talk with Eric Mar.
Information: Alan Wong 415-305-7468 or alankennywong@yahoo.com


August 24, 2008 - Sunday

Sandra Lee Fewer
When:
August 24, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m.
Where: 1601 31st Avenue at Lawton, San Francisco
What: Precinct walking for candidate for school board.
Information: sandrafewer.com

*Steve Ngo - Candidate for Community College
When: August 24 2008 - Saturday
noon
Where: Noe Valley. Cala Foods at 42001 18th Street at Collingwood Street.
What: Campaign literature drop off.
Information: Brett Silton brett@sevego.com stevengo.com

*Telegraph Hill Dwellers Picnic
When: August 24, 2008 - Saturday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: South End Rowing Club, 500 Jefferson Street, San Francisco
What: General Membership Meeting and Picnic! Music from Al Dodge and the Sundodgers. Food from The Helmand. $25.
RSVP: 415-273-1004 Send checks made payable to Telegraph Hill Dwellers, p. O. Box 330159, San Francisco, Ca. 94133
Information: www.thd.org/events.html

2008 Rock Make Street Festival
When: August 24, 2008 - Sunday
All Day
Where: between 17th Street and 18th Street on Treat Street, San Francisco
What: Block party celebrating Bay Area arts and music. Vendors and music.

August 25 to August 28, 2008

2008 Democratic National Convention - Denver


August 26, 2008 - Tuesday

SPUR - How did the City close a $338 million budget deficit?
When: August 26, 2008 - Tuesday
12:30
Where: 312 Sutter Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco
What: Noontime forum with Nani Coloretti and Greg Wagner from the mayor's budget office as they give us the inside into the City's budget. $5. non-members
Information: info@spur.org www.spur.org

Supervisor Carmen Chu - District Four
When: August 26, 2008 - Tuesday
6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Polly Ann Ice Cream, 3138 Noriega Street (between 38th and 39th Avenue), S.F.
What: Holding district office hours. Stop by to share suggestions or to say hello.
Information: 415-554-7460 chustaff@sfgov.org

August 27, 2008 - Wednesday

District 4 Neighborhood Merchants Summit
When: August 27, 2008 - Wednesday
8 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Supervisor Carmen Chu and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce present District 4 Neighborhood Merchants Summit. The event is in conjunction with local businesses and neighborhood associations to discuss specific concerns and issues.
There will be a question and answer session. Topics to be included: facade improvement, parking, Small Business Assistance Center update, City mandates and lease negotiations.
Representatives from the San Francisco police department and other departments will be there.
Information: carmenchu2008.com

Police Commission meeting in the Mission
When: August 27, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: Mission Recreation Center, 2450 Mission Street, San Francisco
Information: Police Commission Meeting for August 20th has been cancelled.

Westside SoMa
When: August 27, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: San Francisco, City Hall, Room 400
What: A Task Force meeting devoted to public. Comment on draft community plan. Devoted solely to public comment.

*San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee Meeting - Endorsements
When: August 27, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement Meeting School Board
Information: www.sfdemocrats.org

*Sunset Community Democratic Club
When: August 27, 2008 - Wednesday
7 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Station, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Endorsement Meeting and Sunset Community Democratic Club elections
Information: www.sf-scdc.org


August 28, 2008 - Thursday

Asian Pacific Americans for Obama - "I accept" Obama Speech Watching Party
When:
August 28, 2008 - Thursday
5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Roe Restaurant, 651 Howard Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Eric Mar - Candidate for Supervisor in District Three and Jenn Pae and Brian Wang, two convention delegates pledged to Senator Obama. Eric will be at the event and Jenn and Brian will call in from Denver shortly before Sen. Obama delivers his speech. Event is free, but they are requesting $20. donation.
Information: RSVP speech@apaforobama.com

Local 2 - Support the rights of workers to organize
When: August 28, 2008 - Thursday
5 p.m.
Where: 209 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
What: Learn more about the current campaigns at Le Meridien Hotel and Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf Hotel. Hear the stories of workers who are seeking a fair process to form a union.
Information: Rev. Israel I. Alvaran ialvaran@clueca.org
Source: leftinsf.com


* Celebrate Senator Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech at Mil High Stadium
When: August 28, 2008 - Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel: Embarcadero Center
What: Hear Senator Barack Obama's speech. Light refreshments provided. Cash bar.
RSVP: Jennifer Longley at 415-816-3914 or email Jennier@cadem.org by 8-21-08
or email AcceptanceSpeechPart@gmail.com


August 29, 2008 - Friday

San Francisco Labor Council Pre-Labor Day Breakfast "Yes We Can!"
When: August 29, 2008 - Friday
8 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: Pre-Labor Day Breakfast with keynote speaker Assemblyman Mark Leno. Introduction of SFLC Endorsed Candidates - updates from Rank and File Workers in contract fights and organizing drives. Tickets $75. RSVP to Emily Nelson 415-440-4809. Checks made out to SF Labor Council, sent to 1188 Franklin Street, Suite 203, San Francisco, Ca. 94013

August 30, 2008 - Saturday

David Chiu
When:
August 30, 2008 - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 1323 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: Saturday Mobilization. We'll be walking through District 3 neighborhoods.
Information: info@votedavidchiu.org

Sandra Lee Fewer - Candidate for School Board
When: August 30, 2008 - Sunday
10 a.m.
Where: 459 Vienna Street at Persia, San Francisco
What: Precinct walking
Information: sandrafewer.com

August 31, 2008 - Sunday

Sunday Streets
When: August 31, 2008 - Sunday
What: Four miles of car-free fun in San Francisco. Bayview to Chinatown, along the Waterfront.

September 2, 2008 - Tuesday

*Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Endorsement Nights for local candidates
When: September 2, 2008 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: 953 DeHaro Street, San Francisco
What: Endorsement Meeting for Candidates
Information: www.phdemclub.org

September 3, 2008 - Wednesday

*Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club - Endorsement Meeting
When: September 3, 2008 - Wednesday
6 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
What: General Membership Meeting and Vote on November Election. To be eligible to vote, your dues must be current. Past members can bring their dues current at the meeting.
Information: www.wallenbergdems.org

*District Three Candidates Forum Hosted by the University Club
When: September 3, 2008 - Wednesday
6 p.m.
Where: University Club, 800 Powell Street
Information: Anthony Malandra anthonymalandra@sbcglobal.net

*San Francisco For Democracy
When: September 3, 2008 - Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Schroeder's German Restaurant, 240 Front Street, San Francisco
What: November '08 Countdown. Susan Pfeifer will talk about her experience as an Obama delegate at the Democratic Party's Denver convention. There will also be discussion about how to help Obama and help the endorsed candidates of San Francisco for Democracy.
Information: communications@sf4democracy.com

*New Items

Information:

Thank you!
On the San Francisco Democratic Party's new website (which is still under construction) they have posted the minutes from the Endorsement Meeting - David Chiu did an excellent job (recording secretary) not only are all the people who spoke for two hours listed, but they are listed by category of who they spoke for. The document is 45 pages long - I was so happy to see the minutes - it was like reading a mystery story and not being able to read the last page! Now I can understand what happened - the voting chart makes it very easy to read and understand the votes.
My only comments:
Carole Migden - Tony Gantner?
Fiona Ma - against tenants rights?
Community College - why did eleven people vote no endorsement for one of the slots?
Hey - maybe we could vote for more women?
www.sfdemocrats.org


Gavin Newsom -
website for Governor: www.gavinewsom.com

Natalie Berg
- Candidate for Community College Website- nataliebergforcollegeboard.com

Norman Yee -
candidate for school board - website: www.normanyee.com

Eric Quezada - Candidate for Supervisor in District Nine has been endorsed by UNITE HERE - Local 2.

Email: mission2894@gmail.com - email with any questions or comments , or if you wish to post any calendar items. This is my hobby, my passion. Please send information, I need everyone's help to make this blog worthwhile for all of us.

Important - if you are having trouble with your subscription - please email me so I can contact the subscription service to fix the problem. I try and post at least twice a week .
-
-

No comments: