Supervisor Malia Cohen will join us for a periodic update..We will host speakers from the Sierra Club and SF Rec and Park, who will express differing opinions on the Sharp Park Golf Course controversy. Tom Gallagher of PDA will present a resolution in support of Barbara Lee's Afghanistan withdrawal bill. And, we'll have volunteer signups and final planning for our upcoming Members Party & Auction.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 2nd, 6:45pm sign in & socialize,
            7:00pm start
WHERE: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St

This time, instead of one of our members hosting at their house (many thanks to De Witt L. and Jo C. for a couple of great parties!) Bottom of the Hill is generously donating their fun space and staff.

There will be live jazz - fantastic players Bill Belasco on drums, Chuck Bennett on bass (right, Dennis Hearne photo), and Shota Osabe on keyboards. No-host bar, outdoor patio, delicious food created by members and local businesses. Fabulous items to bid on from local merchants & neighbors. Free for members; $25 at the door includes admission and club membership.

WHEN: Sunday, August 14, 2 - 5pm
WHERE: Bottom of the Hill, 1233 17th St.

Co-sponsored with Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association. The eight selected candidates (John Avalos, Terry Baum, David Chiu, Bevan Dufty, Dennis Herrera, Joanna Rees, Phil Ting, Leland Yee) will have four rounds questioning other candidates on specific topics, plus opening and closing statements. There will also be bonus minutes awarded for various reasons. Should be an engaging evening!

We will post the responses to PHDC's candidate questionnaires on our website (current members get a sneak peek), and have copies of responses available at the event. The debate will be videotaped and posted online.

WHERE: International Studies Academy, 655 De Haro at 18th St
WHEN: Tuesday, August 30, 6:30 to 9pm

THIS Saturday, July 30, 3:00pm. " Why We Support Medicare for All," a discussion on the importance of expanding Medicare (single-payer health care) to everyone, on the 46th anniversary of Medicare's passage into law. Featured speakers include Barry Hermanson, Co-chair, CA Green Party; Rachel Schapira, Potrero Hill Democratic Club, and others. Presented by Single Payer Now. ILWU Local 6 Union Hall, 255 Ninth St (between Howard and Folsom).

Tuesday, September 6, 6:30pm. DA Candidate Forum as part of our regular PHDC endorsement meeting at the Neighborhood House. Candidates for Sheriff will speak also. Members will vote on endorsements for Mayor, District Attorney, and Sheriff. To be endorsed, a candidate must get 60% of the votes cast. You must be a regular member in good standing - i.e., your 2011 dues paid - in order to vote. New members may vote on endorsements if they joined PHDC in July or earlier.  

Tuesday, September 13. Ballot Measure Endorsement Meeting. Speakers pro and con, members voting. Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. 

We gathered in Dolores Park on July 4th with the patriotic purpose of protecting democracy itself. How? By registering voters; by campaigning for the California DISCLOSE ACT : Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections; and by supporting the SF Mime Troupe in their 52nd year of smart, satirical musical theater. With an ironing board as our base of operations, we moved among the crowd with our petitions and voter registration materials (pictured above, Kate and J.R., photo by Scott Cole) and then eight of us stayed to enjoy the SF Mime Troupe show "2012 - The Musical!" and a fabulous potluck picnic. Activism can be fun!