Monday, November 25, 2013

November/December San Francisco Political Events

                   Revised calendar:
                  Added Irish American Democratic Club event - December 19th
                  Amendment to FDR Dems Holiday Party - December 9th
                  New calendar being posted Monday -  December 2nd.
                                                         

35th  Harvey Milk/George Moscone Anniversary Memorial  Candlelight Vigil
When: November 27, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street and Market Street, San Francisco
What: 35th Anniversary Memorial March  Candlelight Vigil. 


November 25, 2013 - Monday

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: November 25, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information: sfbos.org

Hope After Haiyan - Happy Hour Fundraiser
When: November 25, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 03 Bistro and Lounge, 524 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: Hope After Haiyan - Happy Hour Fundraiser.
Supervisor Jane Kim and Supervisor John Avalos invite you to Fundraiser.
$20. donation at door.  Partial proceeds from bar sales benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan. 100% of the evening's fundraising proceeds will be donated to National Alliance for Filipino Concerns.

Ethics Commission
When: November 25, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Brett Andrews, Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Peter Keane, Paul Renne
Information: sfbos.org

November 26, 2013 - Tuesday

Memorial Service - Libby Denebeim
When: November 26, 2013 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m.
Where: Congregation Emanu-El, Arguello and Lake Streets, San Francisco
What: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=elizabeth-denebeim&pid=168126344
The beloved Libby  Denebeim  passed way on November 15th.  Many of us met Libby while she was on the San Francisco School Board from 1981 to 1993.  A friend to all us. 

Board of Supervisors
When: November 26, 2013 - 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, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco School Board Meeting
When: November 26, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Irving G.  Brewyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin Street, San Francisco
School Board: Rachel Norton, Sandra Lee Fewer, Matt Haney, Kim-Shree Maufas, Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, Emily Murase, Jill Wynns
Information: sfusd.edu

November 27, 2013 - Wednesday

35th Anniversary Remembrance of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk
When: November 27, 2013 - Wednesday
4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco.
What: 35th Anniversary Remembrance of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus  will perform with a candle light vigil march to follow. 
Source: Facebook - Harvey Milk Foundation 

35th Anniversary Memorial Candlelight Vigil and March - George Moscone/Harvey Milk
When: November 27, 2013 - Wednesday
             7:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street and Market Street, San Francisco
What: 35th Anniversary Memorial Candlight Vigil - Harvey Milk/George Moscone.
Co-Sponsored by Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, San Francisco Rising Action Fund, AIDS Housing Alliance/SF, Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco, Coalition on Homelessness, AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP), San Francisco Senior and Disability Action, Let's Kick ASS, United Here! Local 2, Mission Neighborhood Resource Center, Latino Democratic Club, Calle24/Mission No Evictions, Aguilas, Dolores Street Community Services
Information: milkclub.org


November 28, 2013 - Thursday

Thanksgiving 

December 1, 2013 - Sunday 

Sue Bierman Internship Program - DCCC - Sunday Brunch 
When: December 1, 2013 - Sunday
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 44 Woodland Avenue, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Democratic Party DCCC Sunday Brunch.
Celebrating the Past, Building Toward the Future.  An event to support the Sue Bierman Memorial Internship  Program
Join current and former DCCC Chairs Natalie Berg, Agar Jaicks, Leslie Katz, Carole Migden, Jane Morrison, Aaron Peskin, Linda Post, Matthew Rothschild, Scott Wiener, Alex Wong along with DCCC members.
Patrons:  Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, Supervisor Malia Cohen, IBEW Local 6, Kat Anderson, Carol Bettencourt, Robert and Rebecca Cherny, Petra DeJesus, Robert Dockendorff, Matt Dorsey, Dick Grosboll, Tom Hsieh, Brenda Jeffers, Mary Jung, Leah Pimentel, Amy Quirk
Sponsors: Assembly Phil Ting, Supervisors Eric Mar, Scott Wiener, Arthur Albrecht, Suzanne Bushnell, John Casserly, Richard Dennes, Zoe Dunning, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio, Victor and Lorraine Honig, Bob Isaacson, Sharon Johnson, Hene and Dennis Kelly, Trevor McNeil, Evan Morgan, Linda Post, Alix Rosenthal, Norman Schlossberg, Alix Rosenthal, Michael Wong.
Donor's Choice: $35., $50. $75.
RSVP Ally Medina info@sfdemocrats.org

2013 World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil and Memorial
When: December 1, 2013 - Sunday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Street and Market Street, San Francisco
Information: Brian Webster brian.e.webster@gmail.com

December 2, 2013 - Monday

SPUR - Blueprinters, Greenways, and Streetscapes:  Recent Sunset District Planning Efforts
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Hear about recent Sunset District Planning efforts:
Supervisor Katy Tang 
Saed Toloui - San Francisco PUC
Meghan Tiernan - San Francisco Dept. of Public Works
Topics include Sunset Blueprint project, Sunset Blvd. Greenway project and Irving and Taraval Streetscape improvement project.
$10. Non-members
Informationspur.org

San Francisco LGBT Forum Meeting
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cathay Post #384, 1524 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: Join the SFPD Chief's LGBT Community Advisory Forum to discuss matters of interest and concern to the LGBT community.  
Information: Forum Chair: Ken Craig KenCraig@CommunityPatrolUSA.org

San Francisco Young Democrats Winter Gala
When: December 2, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Novela, 662 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Young Democrats Winter Gala.  
$20. members, $40. for new members includes membership to SFYD for a year.
 Information: Alex Mitra sfydpresident@gmail.com

December 3, 2013 - Tuesday 

5th Annual Holiday Party
When: December 3, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Swig Bar, 561 Geary Street, San Francisco
What: 5th Annual Holiday Party.  Food, door prizes, Recognition Awards Ceremony.
North of Market Business Association's 2013 Businesses of the Year Award Honorees:
Cafe Mason
Central Towers Market
Colin Hussey Event Photography
Farmerbrown Restaurant
Lisa for Hair
Max Muscle on Polk
Monrach
UPS Store at Opera Plaza
North of Market Business Association's 2013 Community Impact Awardees:
De Marillac Academy
Optometrist jack Sinow, OD
Co-Sponsors:
Alliance for a Better District 6, Central City Democrats, Daldas Grocer, Dean Clark, Michael Nulty, North of Market Business Associations, Sam's Cable Car Lounge, Susan Bryan, Tenant Associations Coalition of San Francisco, Tip Top Market, The Swig Bar
Holiday Party Organizing Committee: Susan Bryan, Dean Clark, Otto Duffy, Dennis Isner, Marvis Phillips, Nulty Twins

Shamann Walton for School Board
When: December 3, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Double Play Bar and Grill, 2401 16th Street, San Francisco
What: Shamann Walton for School Board.   Fundraiser to kickoff Shamann Walton's campaign for San Francisco Board of Education.

Transit Effectiveness Project - Information Public Hearing
When: December 3, 2013 - Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
What: Transit Division of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is holding an information public hearing to provide information about the proposals of the Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP).
Information: tep@sfmta.com

Sunday Streets Mission Community Meeting
When: December 3, 2013 - Tuesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:  Buena Vista Horace Mann, auditorium,  3351 23rd Street, San Francisco
What:  Sunday Streets is hosting a community meeting in the Mission  to discuss the 2014 Sunday Streets in the Mission.  
 Information: sundaystreetssf.com

December 4, 2013 - Wednesday

Green Connections - Final Open House
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco LGBT Center, Rainbow Room, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco
What: Open house for Green Connections featuring the final Green Connections plan. 
Information: greenconnections.sfplanning.org

Raoul Wallenberg  Jewish Democratic Club - 2013 Hanukkah Party
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Cantina, 580 Sutter, San Francisco
What: Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club Annual Hanukkah Party.  Great chance to socialize, eat and celebrate the Hanukkah holiday.  $30 non-members. - includes one year membership.  
Information: wallenbergdems.com

Glide Annual Holiday Festival
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. Arrivals
7:00 p.m. Concerts
Where: San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
What:  Celebrate  50 - Glide Annual Holiday Festival Celebration.  Honoring  Co-Founders Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani's 50 years at Glide.  A concert benefitting Mo's Kitchen and GLIDE programs.
Included in the line-up will be Dr. Maya Angelou, Valerie Simpson, Judith Hill San Jose Taiko and Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers.  
Co-Chairs: Dr. Maya Angelou, Pam and Larry Baer, Richard Blum, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Robin Williams
Mistress of Ceremonies - Renel Brooks-Moon
  Tickets: sfopera.com
Information: glide.org

Boeddeker Park Community Meeting
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Tenderloin Recreation Center, 570 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: Boeddeker Park Community Meeting.  Join Supervisor Jane Kim, San Francisco Rec and Park, The Trust for Public Land and the Friends of Boeddeker Park.  Would like to hear from district residents about the programs and activities that they want to see at the new Boeddeker Park.
Information: tpl.org/boeddeker-park-under-construction

San Francisco Arts Commission Town Hall Meeting
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: SF Main Library, Koret Auditorum, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Arts Commission - Town Hall Meeting.  Your chance to learn about the SFAC's plans for the fture.  
Information: kate.patterson@sfgov.org

Friends of Larkin Street- 4th Annual Holiday Ice Skating Party
When: December 4, 2013 - Wednesday
8:00 p.m.
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, The Embarcadero, San Francisco
What:  Friends of Larkin Street 4th Annual Holiday Ice Skating Party.  Admission includes snacks, a cash bar, music and ice skating.
Co-Sponsors: Michelle Pampin, Dana Hermansen, Conor Famulener, Cara Mia Quibell, Kathy Nita, Marie Carr, Aaron Schwartz, Callum Hutchins, Rob Bailey, Avital Ungar, Will Fitzpatrick, Gary Wells, Julie Metzger
Ticket: $50.
Tickets: eventbrite.com/event/8456745353

December 5, 2013 -  Thursday

San Francisco Sheriff's Department Project CHEER Toy Drive Kickoff
When: December 5, 2013 - Thursday
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Where: SFSD Women's Resource Center, 930 Bryant Street, San  Francisco
What: Project Cheer Toy Drive Kickoff. Please join us for some holiday cheer and bring an unwrapped children's toy or gift card.  Cheer San Francisco Cheerleaders and San Francisco Sheriff's Department Deputies will collect your donations to benefit children and families impacted by incarceration.

San Francisco Tomorrow - Holiday Party and Buffet Dinner 
When: December 5, 2013 - Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  Holiday Party - San Francisco Tomorrow
SFT Holiday Patrons: Tom Ammiano, William H. Barnaby, Jan Blum, Sue Bushnell, Claire Carlevaro, Bernard Choden and Lois Scott, Eddie Chin, Jennifer Clary, Denise D'Anne, James and Louise Frankel, Aaron and Martina Goodman, Milo Hanke, Joann Hendricks, Brenda Jeffers, Andreas Katz, Eileen Kivlehan, James and Ella Mae Lew, Esther Marks, Jane Morrison, Mary Anne Miller and James Suekama, Amy Quirk, Adam Scow, Jake Sigg, Stephen Williams, Howard Wong
Sponsors: Bruce Balshone, Carol Bass, Lucian Blazej, Jean and Bruce Brugmann, Sue Cauthen, Arthur Chang, Steve and Martina Chapman, Thomas and Caroline Crawford, Christopher Cook, Dorothy Dana, Joni Eisen, Arthur Feinstein, Milo Hanke, Edward Helfeld, Gerald Hurtado, Nora Lapin, Robert and Beatrice Laws, Charlotte Maeck, Glenn Rogers, Marie Utzig, Edward Van Egri, Joan J. Wood, Robert Wrisley, Claire Zvanski
Tickets: $35., $45. $50. 
RSVP 564-1482

San Francisco Coalition for Responsible Growth
When: December 5, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Event center, St Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street and Geary, San Francisco
What: Coalition for Responsible Growth Holiday Party.  
Special Guests: Supervisors London Breed, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee, Chief of Police Greg Suhr and District Attorney George Gascon
Special address from CRG President: Rodrigo Santos
Hor  d'oeuvres - refreshments, music
RSVP 415-648-1200
Information: sfcrg.com

Noe Valley Democratic Club, San Francisco for Democracy and Upper Noe Neighbors 
Dr. Arthur Tyler - new Chancellor of City College of  San Francisco
When: December 5, 2013 - Thursday 
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philip Church, l725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: Noe Valley Democratic Club, San Francisco for Democracy and the Upper Noe Neighbors invite you meet the new Chancellor of City College of San Francisco - Dr. Arthur Tyler.  Dr. Tyler will speak followed by a Question and Answer Session.
Information: Molly Fleischman molly@ffrsf.com

December 8, 2013 - Sunday

ACLU of Northern California's Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2013
When: December 8, 2013 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. - Doors open
2:00 p.m. - Ceremony
followed by hearty appetizer and open bar reception at Paragon Restaurant, 701 Second Street, San Francisco
Where: ILWU 34 Union Hall, 801 Second Street, San Francisco
What: ACLU of Northern California's Bill of Rights Day Celebration 2013.
Honoring:
Justice Carlos Moreno - for his commitment to justice and his leadership in expanding civil liberties as Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court.
Nancy Pemberton - three decades of dedicated leadership at ACLU and a lifetime of civil rights achievements.
Admission - sliding scale - $10. to $25. 
Information: tdarcangelew@aclunc.org  aclunc.org

December 9, 2013 - Monday

Day of Action - Reclaim the Promise
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
4:30 p.m. - gather at 9th and Market
5:00 p.m. - Kickoff - 
5:30 p.m. - Rally - 865 Market, San Francisco
What: Day of Action to Reclaim the Promise.  Refund public education and invest in our City College. Stop displacement and create affordable housing.  
Sponsors iclude AFT 2121, CAASF.org, Jobs for Justice, Senior & Disability Action, SFACCE Action, San Francisco Labor Council, SFOP, SOMCAN, United Educators of San Francisco, We Are All City College, Eviction Free San Francisco
Information: closethesfgap@gmail.com

FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco Holiday Party
When: December 9, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Credo Restaurant, 360 Pine Street, San Francisco
What: FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco - Holiday Party. Kick off the holiday season.
At the event the FDR Democratic Club will present the inaugural August J. P. Longo Award for Leadership to Mary Jung, Chair of the  San Francisco Democratic Party.  The August J. P. Longo Award recognizes an outstanding leader who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the causes of seniors and people with disabilities.  Mary Jung is a longtime member of the FDR Dems and has supported our communities throughout her career.
Friends:  David Chiu, Fiona Ma, F.X. Crowley Company, Firefighters Local 798, UA Local 38
Supporters: Katy Tang, Jose Cisneros
Sponsors: Scott Wiener, CWA Local 9410, Miriam Saez, TIDA Director of Operations
Donation:  $50.  Important:  Be sure to purchase your tickets early, as the event may sell out.  Due to an arrangement with the venue, no tickets will be sold at the door.  Hors d'oeuvres and hosted beer and wine.
Tickets:  eventbrite.com/e/fdr-democratic-club-of-san-francisco-holiday-party-tickets-9412522107@aff=efbevent
Information: FDRDems@gmail.com

December 11, 2013 - Wednesday

Supervisor Malia Cohen's Birthday Celebration
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Dogpatch WineWorks, 2455 3rd Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Mayor Ed Lee in Celebrating Supervisor Malia Cohen's Birthday and supporting her re-election as Supervisor in District 10.  
Sponsors: Mayor Ed Lee, Leona Bridges, Oz Erickson, Ted Fang, Cindy Testa McCullagh, Nnena Ukuku, Tyra Fennell, Bruce Kin Huie, Thedore Palmer, Siavash Tahbazof, Kitt Grant, Jo Elias-Jackson, Michael Covarrubias, Fiona Ma, Larry Nibbi, Bob Nibbi, Marcus Young, Hala Hijazi, Andrea Baker, Sharmin Bock, Mark Cavagnero, Mari Garza-Bird, Amy Lee, Bob Morales, Latanya and John Hilton, Dr. Rev. Joseph Bryant, John Burton, Larry Mazzola, U.A. Local 38, Michael Dunchen, Joe Marshall
Musical performance by oMega LIVE
RSVP: info@electmalia.org
 Donatioin  $100.,  Young Professional/Senior/Disabled $36.
Tickets: secure.actblue.com/page/cohenbday13

Westside Democratic Club - Holiday Gathering
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Parkside Tavern, 1940 Taraval Street, San Francisco
What: Westside Democratic Club - Holiday Gathering.  You can talk politics at our holiday party!  In Fact, We Encourage it!
$10. per person includes two beverages, selection of appetizers and compelling conversation
RSVP: nancy@fxcrowley.com

San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voter's Holiday Party
When: December 11, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: The Hot Spot, 1414 Market Street, San Francisco
What: SF League of Pissed Off Voter's Holiday Party.  Toast to 2013, and that about what fund 2014 may bring.  Come have a few drinks with the League, bring a friend…the more the merrier!

December 13, 2013 - Friday

Anniversary of Newtown tragedy
When: December 13, 2013 - Friday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Steps of City Hall.
What: Anniversary of Newtown tragedy.  Join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisors David Campos, Eric Mar, John Avalos, Malia Cohen, London Breed, Jane Kim, Brady Campaign, Moms Demand, SF Committee to End Gun Violence to commemorate the gun violence in Connecticut.  We must do more to protect our kids and to ensure that gun violence ends!

December 14, 2013 - Thursday

Potrero Boosters, Potrero Hill Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts, 360 Kansas, San Francisco
What: Holiday Party co-hosted by Potrero Boosters and Potrero Hill Democratic Club.
Information: phdemclub.org

Chinese American Democratic Club -  Annual Holiday Party
When: December 14, 2013 - Thursday
 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Cosmos Bar & Lounge, 440 Broadway, San Francisco
What: CADC  Holiday Party.   Members free. All others - donation or enroll as member. 

December 19, 2013 - Thursday

Irish American Democratic Club - Holiday Party
When: December 19, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: United Irish Cultural Center, 45th and Sloat Blvd., San Francisco
What: Irish American Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party.  Hot and cold hors D'oeuvres.
 No-host bar.  $10. donation or $15. with 2014 membership.
Information: Patty Moran 415-861-2378



Please note:

Please email events, comments or questions to  lindapost2000@comcast.net

Next calendar will be posted on - Monday   December 2nd - Deadline for information is 10:00 a.m. Monday.

Important:  Items change - please check before attending event for any changes!