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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEEKLY EVENTS

Conversation and Coffee. Join other Democrats for conversation and coffee at:
• Escondido every Saturday at 9:00 am at The Blue Mug. 122 S. Kalmia St.
• Vista on the first Saturday of every month at 9:30 am at Coco's Restaurant (Vista Way/Melrose). Table reserved in the back meeting room -- look for the American flag. Info: Judi at 760/727-2537
• Encinitas every Sunday at 10:00 am at The Farmer's Market on Vulcan St. (at the picnic tables by the food stalls).
JUNE

League of Women Voters of San Diego's Lunch - to answer the question, "How Green is my San Diego?" Tuesday, June 30th 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Speakers include Tom Blair, Stephen Grealy, and Carolyn Chase. Arrive at Tom Ham's Lighthouse Restaurant early to visit a variety of vendors' displays to learn about going "green." Tom Ham's on Harbor Island (across from the airport). $25 members/$30 non-members. Don't forget to wear green! Mail check to: LWVSD, 4901 Morena Blvd., #104, San Diego 92117.

Equity in the 21st Century, a benefit for the Women’s Equity Council’s projects. Tuesday, June 30th, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. The League of Women Voters of San Diego, the Women’s Equity Council of the United Nations Association celebrates successful women in our community by hosting a night with Congresswoman Susan Davis, Anchorwoman Carol LeBeau, and Immigration Attorney Lilia Velasquez. Wine, live classical music, and hors d’oeuvres will round out the evening. At the San Diego Women’s Club, 2557 3rd Ave., San Diego 92103. $25. To reserve a ticket email wec@unasd.org or phone Bettina at 805.403.4773.
JULY

Booksigning by Howard Dean: "Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform: How We Can Achieve Affordable Medicare Care for Every American and Make Our Jobs Safer." Thursday, July 2nd, 4:30 - 6:00 PM. At Warwick's Bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla, 92037 Info: http://warwicks.indiebound.com/event/howard-dean

Sing Out For Single Payer Road Show. Friday, July 3rd, 2 – 5 PM. The “border to border” first concert in La Jolla will feature Feeney, Dave Crossland, Jason Luckett, Eric Schwartz and Joyce Woodson. The event will also include a reading of "Ladies for Single Payer," a new play by award-winning La Jolla playwright Anita Simons, featuring some of San Diego’s finest actresses. This event is sponsored by The San Diego Single Payer Healthcare Coalition. Call Jady Montgomery at 858-554-0482 or 760-271-3328, or email asimonsays@gmail.com for the La Jolla location and to reserve a seat.

Liberty One Radio Launch. Saturday, July 4th, 8:00am. Celebrate the return of Progressive Radio to San Diego. Press Conference and Announcements by General Manager Sal Magallanez, plus Bagels & OJ at the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, at top of Mt Soledad, La Jolla. Info: Michael Russell, marketing@libertyonemedia.com, 888-488-5278 ext 103. http://www.LibertyOneMedia.com,

Mesa Democratic Club Booth at University City 4th of July Celebration. Saturday, July 4th, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Pancake breakfast, bike and dog parades, photo scavenger hunt, crat & food vendors, games, entertainment, rock wall, jumpers, dunk tank, pony rides and our Mesa Booth. There's also a 5K run at 7 am and a concert at 5 pm (local Rockstreet band). info: president@mesa.sddem.org or http://www.mesa.sddem.org/

Candidate Development Workshop. Saturday, July 11th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This training, which is open to all Democrats who are considering or planning a run for office in the county, will include workshops on message development, filing and reporting, and basic campaign organization. For info. or to RSVP, contact Kendra Jackson at (858) 277-3367 or kendra@sddemocrats.org.

Region 21 Informational Meeting. Thursday, July 11th, 10 am - noon. At the Rancho San Diego Branch Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon 92019. Info: Steve at attriv@yahoo.com.

Escondido Democratic Club meeting. Saturday, July 11th, 10:30 am. Topic: "The Politics of Water Supply." - Kelley Gage, Senior Water Resources Specialist with the San Diego County Water Authority, will review how the availability of water affects long-range development planning and informs the revision of the Escondido General Plan. Light refreshments At at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. Info: Rick Moore at communications@escondidodems.org or 760-740-8595.

Lake San Marcos Democratic Club meeting. Saturday, July 11th, social at 12:30, meeting at 1:00 pm. Agnes Herman will talk about issues for senior citizens, including health, finance, and social activities. The meeting will be held at our new location, which is shown in the Lake San Marcos Democratic Club website. For directions call (760) 752-1035 or email SOLSM12@aol.com.

Town Hall Community Forum on Health Care Reform with Special Keynote Speaker, Representative John Conyers, Jr. Saturday, July 11th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Invited Speakers include Representative Diane E. Watson from the 33rd CD and Gregory E. Knoll, Esq., Executive Director of the Consumer Center for Health, Education and Advocacy, San Diego. Free. At the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center Celebration Hall, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego 92114. For info/to confirm your attendance contact Elizabeth Bustos at (619) 231-9300 ext. 3104, mobile (619) 203-6020 or ebustos@syhc.org. NOTE: You can ride to the health care forum with 50th CD candidate Tracy Emblem on a free bus from the North County Fair Park & Ride - light lunch at 11:30, bus leaves at noon. RSVP: 760-300-5837 or info@TracyEmblemForCongress.com

PDA of North San Diego County meeting. Sunday, July 12th, 1:30 – 4:00 pm. Program: ‘An Inconvenient Truth,' with Dwain Deets, the San Diego City Outreach Coordinator for 911truth.org, a group devoted to proving that there were explosives planted in the WTC. In the Sanctuary of Palomar Unitarian Universalist Church, 1600 Buena Vista Dr., Vista CA

Mesa Democratic Club (Clairemont). Monday, July 13th, 7:00 pm. Guest speaker: City Council Member Donna Frye. At the North Clairemont Recreation Center, Room 2, 4421 Bannock Avenue (1 block south of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and east of Genesee Ave). info: cchangus@san.rr.com. Map & website: http://www.mesa.sddem.org/

Black Mountain Democratic Club Meeting. Thursday, July 16th, 7 PM, Social 6:30 PM. Dean Calbreath, the weekly financial columnist for the Union-Tribune and co-author of "The Wrong Stuff: The Extraordinary Saga of Randy "Duke" Cunningham, the Most Corrupt Congressman Ever Caught," will speak on the economy and the financial challenges facing California and the U. S. At Rec Hall #1, 10550 Caminito Flores, in Mira Mesa. Info: Jerry at 858-689-9185 or www.blackmountaindemocrats.org

Council of Clubs meeting. Saturday, July 17th, 10:00 am. Monthly meeting of Democratic Club leadership at SDCDP Headquarters, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 108. Info: clubs@sddemocrats.org

San Diego LGBT Pride Weekend. Friday through Sunday, July 17-19. Hillcrest and Balboa Park. Info: http://sandiegopride.org/

March in Pride Parade with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Saturday, July 18th, 10:00 am – 2 pm. Meet at the staging area near University and Park Ave. Details will be emailed to RSVPs. RSVP at http://www.gavinnewsom.com/events/#san_diego_pride. Questions: Colin Parent at colin.parent@dlapiper.com.

Meet-and-greet cocktail reception/discussion with Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet, Democratic Candidate for the 45th CD. Tuesday, July 21st, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. At the home of Kevin Tilden & Dr. Philip Diamond, 4215 Arden Way, Mission Hills. No contribuion requested! RSVP to Greg at 619.727.1191 or gevans415@yahoo.com

San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. Tuesday, July 21st, at 7:00 pm. In the Union Street entrance. MAP. Our meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend! Info.: 858.277.3367 or info@sddemocrats.org.

Naturalization Ceremony Voter Registration. Wednesday, July 22nd, 10:10 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help register newly naturalized citizens on Join the other volunteers at Golden Hall, Corner of 3rd and B Street. Parking at Horton Plaza. RSVP to Greg Bolan at sdvoter@gmail.com. Note: The San Diego Voter Registration team uses Google Groups to send out volunteer emails - to receive these emails click HERE, and then click on "Join This Group."

Meet Tracy Emblem, Democratic candidate for the 50th Congressional District. Thursday, July 23rd, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. At La Tapatia Restaurant, 340 W. Grand Avenue in Escondido. Appetizers and No-Host bar. $35 per person. Info: www.tracyemblemforcongress.com

Cocktail and dinner reception honoring Attorney General Jerry Brown. Thursday, July 23rd, 6:00 pm. At the home of Marcy and Jeffrey Krinsk, 567 Gage Lane, San Diego 92106. Guests $500. Info: Lynn Schenk at 858.523.6265 or las@schenklaw.us

Dim Sum Brunch with Betty Yee (Chairwoman - State Board of Equalization). Saturday, July 25th, 10:30 am. At Pearl Restaurant in RB, 11666 Avena Place, San Diego 92128. $30/person. Info/RSVP: Judy Ki YellowDogs@cox.net or (858) 486-8336

Point Loma Democratic Club meeting. Sunday July 26th, 4:00 PM. Assembly Member Lori Saldana will be the guest speaker. At the Point Loma Assembly building, 3035 Talbot St., just west of Rosecrans. Info: Ruth Rollins at 619-222-9344.
AUGUST

Mesa Democratic Club Booth at Clairemont Family Fun Day. Saturday, August 1st from 8:00 am to 4 pm. Pancake breakfast, car show, live entertainment, free swimming at the pool and many booths including our Mesa Booth. Info: president@mesa.sddem.org or hhttp://www.mesa.sddem.org/

Meet & Greet w/Tracy Emblem, Candidate California’s 50th Congressional District. Friday, August 1st, 4:00-6:00 PM. Dust off your safari gear and join civic activists, pioneers, local leaders and the Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club for an Elephant Hunt/ Fundraiser to take out Brian Bilbray. At the Elephant Bar, 17051 W. Bernardo Dr. (RB) 92127. Minimum suggested contribution: $35. RSVP: 760-300-5837 or info@TracyEmblemForCongress.com

San Diego Democracy For America Meetup (SD DFA) meeting. Wednesday, August 5th, social at 6:00, meeting at 7:00 pm, social at 6:00, meeting at 7:00 pm. Giovanni's Restaurant, 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 92123 (Corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and Ruffin Rd. across from Registrar of Voters). Info: Carol (858) 459-7044. or cchangus@san.rr.com.

East County Caucus For The San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee meeting. Saturday, August 8th, 9:30 to 11:00 am. At CWA Local 9400 Union Hall, 566 E. Main Street, El Cajon 92020. Info: Christopher Pearson chrispearson11@hotmail.com

Mesa Democratic Club's Annual Pot Luck. Saturday, August, 8th, noon to 4:00 pm. Members, friends, electeds and candidates welcome. Newt & Laura will share their lovely home at 3829 Sioux Ave in Clairemont. Bring your favorite dish. Info: president@mesa.sddem.org

The Escondido Democratic Club meeting. Thursday, August 13th, 7:00 pm. The topic will be wastewater disposal, with guest speakers from the City of Escondido and the Escondido Creek Conservancy. At the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. in Escondido. Light refreshments. Info: Rick Moore at communications@escondidodems.org or 760-740-8595.

Council of Clubs meeting. Saturday, August 15th, 10:00 am. Monthly meeting of Democratic Club leadership at SDCDP Headquarters, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 108. Info: clubs@sddemocrats.org

Democratic Club of Carlsbad-Oceanside Summer Fundraiser. Sunday, August 16th, 1 - 5 PM. Catered buffet from Tuscany Restaurant-Carlsbad. Many excellent auction items. Featured speaker: Ferial Masry from Ventura County, a writer, educator, and mother of an Iraqi soldier. Ms. Masry is hoping to be the first Saudi-American woman elected to the California State Assembly, running for the 37th A.D. in next year's elections. At the Carlsbad Woman's Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad (4 blocks east of Freeway off Carlsbad Village Dr., in the Carlsbad High School area.). Info: Kathi Carbone, 760-521-2286, kcfc@cox.net.

Naturalization Ceremony Voter Registration. Wednesday, August 19th, from 10:10 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help register newly naturalized citizens on Join the other volunteers at Golden Hall, Corner of 3rd and B Street. Parking at Horton Plaza. RSVP to Greg Bolan at sdvoter@gmail.com. Note: The San Diego Voter Registration team uses Google Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails click HERE, and then click on "Join This Group."
SEPTEMBER

San Diego Democracy For America Meetup (SD DFA) meeting. Wednesday, September 2nd, 7:00 - 8:45 pm (social at 6:00 pm). Councilmember Donna Frye will discuss issues before the SD City Council. At Giovanni's Restaurant, 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, SD 92123 (Corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and Ruffin Rd. across from Registrar of Voters). Info: Carol (858) 459-7044. or cchangus@san.rr.com.

San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. Tuesday, September 15th, at 7:00 pm. In the Basement Conference Room of the State of California Building, 1350 Front St. (Corner of Ash and Front Streets). Note: Use Union Street entrance. MAP. Our meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend! Info.: 858.277.3367 or info@sddemocrats.org.

Council of Clubs meeting. Saturday, September 19th, 10:00 am. Monthly meeting of Democratic Club leadership at SDCDP Headquarters, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 108. Info: clubs@sddemocrats.org

Naturalization Ceremony Voter Registration. Wednesday, September 23rd, from 10:10 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help register newly naturalized citizens on Join the other volunteers at Golden Hall, Corner of 3rd and B Street. Parking at Horton Plaza. RSVP to Greg Bolan at sdvoter@gmail.com. Note: The San Diego Voter Registration team uses Google Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails click HERE, and then click on "Join This Group."
OCTOBER

San Diego County Democratic Convention to be held in conjunction with the California Democratic Council's Convention. Saturday, October 3rd. Save the date. Details to follow.

San Diego Democracy For America Meetup (SD DFA) meeting. Wednesday, October 7th, 7:00 - 8:45 pm (social at 6:00 pm). At Giovanni's Restaurant, 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, SD 92123 (Corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and Ruffin Rd. across from Registrar of Voters). Info: Carol (858) 459-7044. or cchangus@san.rr.com.

East County Caucus For The San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee meeting. Saturday, October 10th, 9:30 to 11:00 am. At CWA Local 9400 Union Hall, 566 E. Main Street, El Cajon 92020. Info: Christopher Pearson chrispearson11@hotmail.com

Council of Clubs meeting. Saturday, October 17th, 10:00 am. Monthly meeting of Democratic Club leadership at SDCDP Headquarters, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 108. Info: clubs@sddemocrats.org

Naturalization Ceremony Voter Registration. Wednesday, October 21st, from 10:10 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help register newly naturalized citizens on Join the other volunteers at Golden Hall, Corner of 3rd and B Street. Parking at Horton Plaza. RSVP to Greg Bolan at sdvoter@gmail.com. Note: The San Diego Voter Registration team uses Google Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails click HERE, and then click on "Join This Group."

International Day of Climate Action. Saturday, October 24th. Details at http://www.350.org/
NOVEMBER

San Diego Democracy For America Meetup (SD DFA) meeting. Wednesday, November 4th, social at 6:00, meeting at 7:00 pm. At Giovanni's Restaurant, 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, SD 92123 (Corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and Ruffin Rd. across from Registrar of Voters). Info: Carol (858) 459-7044. or cchangus@san.rr.com

 Naturalization Ceremony Voter Registration. Wednesday, November 18th, from 10:10 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help register newly naturalized citizens on Join the other volunteers at Golden Hall, Corner of 3rd and B Street. Parking at Horton Plaza. RSVP to Greg Bolan at sdvoter@gmail.com. Note: The San Diego Voter Registration team uses Google Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails click HERE, and then click on "Join This Group."

Council of Clubs meeting. Saturday, November 21st, 10:00 am. Monthly meeting of Democratic Club leadership at SDCDP Headquarters, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 108. Info: clubs@sddemocrats.org

DECEMBER

San Diego Democracy For America Meetup (SD DFA) meeting. Wednesday, December 2nd, social at 6:00, meeting at 7:00 pm. At Giovanni's Restaurant, 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, SD 92123 (Corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and Ruffin Rd. across from Registrar of Voters). Info: Carol (858) 459-7044. or cchangus@san.rr.com.

East County Caucus For The San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee meeting. Saturday, December 12th, 9:30 to 11:00 am. At CWA Local 9400 Union Hall, 566 E. Main Street, El Cajon 92020. Info: Christopher Pearson chrispearson11@hotmail.com

 Naturalization Ceremony Voter Registration. Wednesday, December 16th, from 10:10 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help register newly naturalized citizens on Join the other volunteers at Golden Hall, Corner of 3rd and B Street. Parking at Horton Plaza. RSVP to Greg Bolan at sdvoter@gmail.com. Note: The San Diego Voter Registration team uses Google Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails click HERE, and then click on "Join This Group."
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