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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEEKLY

Conversation and coffee

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Escondido every Saturday at 9:00 am at The Blue Mug. 122 S. Kalmia St.
La Jolla every Saturday at 9:00 am at Pannikin Coffee and Tea, 7467 Girard, north of D.G. Will's Book Store
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. Questions? Call 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).

"Enough!" rallies (You can read the North County Times article about these community rallies here.)

Del Mar: Sundays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the corner of Del Mar Heights and El Camino Real.
Encinitas: Sundays, noon - 1:00 pm at the the corner of Encinitas Blvd. and Hwy 101.
Hillcrest: Fridays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm at the corner of 6th and University.
La Jolla: Saturdays, noon - 1:00 pm on Nobel Drive, just west of I-5, between the two shopping centersr.

La Mesa: Sundays, noon - 1:00 pm at the corner of Murray Dr. and Grossmont Center Dr. next to Trader Joes. Info: jbenesch@ipromoteu.com
Poway: Friday's from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Rt 67 and Dye Road.
Poway: Sundays from noon - 1:00 pm at Pomerado Road and Twin Peaks Road.
Ramona: Sundays from noon to 1:00 pm at the corner of 10th and Main.
Vista: Sundays from noon - 1:00 pm at Vista Village Drive and Santa Fe (the big dirt lot).

Voter Registration: Thursdays, noon to 4:00 pm. The La Mesa-Foothills Democratic Club will be registering voters in the Center Court of the Grossmont Shopping Center.

MAY

Friday, May 9th, Noon - 1:30 pm. Catfish Club Luncheon: Voter Education Forum - Invited Candidates for City Attorney for City of San Diego This is a joint meeting with the City Club. $20 Non-Member Luncheon. At the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. RSVP by 9:00 am on Wednesday for Friday attendance to 619-266-7278 or rsvp@CatfishClub.net. Info: http://www.catfishclub.net/Events/CurrentEvents.html

Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 am. Obama '08 Vote for Change Voter Registration Drive Kickoff. Assemblywoman Lori Saldana will be kicking off the festivities. At FMG, 5720 Oberlin Drive, San Diego 92121. For more info, and to signup go to http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/4mv3

Saturday, May 10th, 1:00 pm. Lake San Marcos Democratic Club meeting. Dr. Farouk Al-Nasser, the Director of Business Development at SAIC and a native of Iraq, and a graduate of Baghdad University, will be speaking on "Update on Iraq and Iran." He will discuss Iraq's continued descent into total chaos under the failed Bush-Cheney-McCain leadership. At the Pavillion at Lake San Marcos Resort. Info: Linda Lewis at lindalewx@roadrunner.com or Betty Ball (760) 752-1035

Saturday, May 10th,1:30 pm. Bike with Mike. Join 53rd CD Candidate Mike Copass for a fun bike ride through San Diego beginning at the big fountain in Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado. Help Mike promote bicycling as an alternative to cars and support his effort to make San Diego safer for cyclists. Details at http://mikecopass.com/events_results.php?eventid=4.

Saturday, May 10th, 3:00 to 5:00 pm. South Bay Bash for Marty Block. This event is being hosted by Assemblywoman Lori Saldana, Hon. Nick Aguilar, Maya Bloch, Gus Chavez, Jill Galvez, and others. For more info or to RSVP call 619-284-7800

Saturday, May 10th, 4:00 to 6:00 pm. John Lee Evans for School Board Fundraiser. Hosted by Michael McQuary and Peggy Budd and Pacific Beach and La Jolla Democratic Clubs with special guest Francine Busby. At 5009 San Joaquin Drive, San Diego 92109. Suggested donation: $35. RSVP: carol@evansforboard.com or 619-640-0164.


Sunday, May 11th at 11:00 am. Coffee and Community Discussion with City Attorney Mike Aguirre. Mike Aguirre will meet District 3 voters to hear their neighborhood concerns. At Bob Coffin's house, 4321 Alder Drive in Kensington. MAP. Yard signs will be available following the Coffee and Community Discussion.

Sunday, May 11th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Town Hall Meeting "Voices Against War," with Mike Copass, Congressional Candidate for CA-53. Bring your written questions and concerns about the ongoing occupations, veterans' issues, the economy, and related issues for Mike Copass and a panel of speakers. At the Joyce Beers Community Center in the Trader Joe's/Ralph's Hillcrest shopping complex,1220 Cleveland Avenue. Suggested donation of $5.


Sunday, May 11th, just before sunset. Codepink Mothers Day Ocean Beach Pier supporting ALL moms who have lost a child in the war and those whose children are still deployed.

Monday, May 12th, 8:00 am. Breakfast and Discussion with Chairman Henry A. Waxman. At the Hyatt Regency La Jolla's Gallery at Barcino Grille, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego. Suggested Contribution $500. Space is limited. RSVP by May 7th to Rich.Leib@liquidenviro.com or (858) 481-8106 Ext. 12 or (202) 741-7208 or congressmanwaxman@earthlink.net

Monday, May 12th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm and 6:30 - 9:30 pm. CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) public hearing on SDG&E's Sunrise Powerlink project. At the Borrego Springs Resort, 1112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs 92004. RSVP to mmitrosky@sierraclubsandiego.org and include your name and contact information, including email and phone number. If you are interested in carpooling to Borrego contact Martha Sullivan at sullivanms@aol.com. For more information go to www.sdsmartenergy.org

Monday, May 12th 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Mesa Democratic Club Meeting. With Floyd Morrow, candidate for Mayor and Scott Peters, candidate for City Attorney. In the Community Room of the Clairemont Square Shopping Center, 4731 Clairemont Dr., off Lakehurst Ave. across from the UPS Store. Info: Carol Changus 858-459-7044 cchangus@san.rr.com or www.mesademocrats.org

Tuesday, May 13th, 5:30 to 7:00pm. Fundraising Reception for Mike Lumpkin for Congress, 52nd CD. At the home of Dave Taylor, 4853 Tinasa Way, San Diego 92124. RSVP to 619-449-2496 or info@lumpkinforcongress.com.

Tuesday, May 13th, 7:00 pm. San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. Early endorsement considerations for the November ballot. 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. Info: 858/277-3367

Thursday, May 15th, Noon - 1:30 pm. Catfish Club Luncheon: William D. Novelli – Chief Executive Officer, AARP "Seniors & America’s Future." This is a joint meeting with the City Club. $20 Non-Member Luncheon. At the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. RSVP by 9:00 am on Wednesday for Friday attendance to 619-266-7278 or rsvp@CatfishClub.net. Info: http://www.catfishclub.net/Events/CurrentEvents.html

Thursday, May 15th, 6:00 pm supper, 7:00 pm meeting. PDA Metro Meeting. Colonel Ann Wright, a peace activist who resigned her State Department post in protest of the Invasion of Iraq will discuss and sign her new book: "Dissent: Voices of Conscience." At Giovanni's Pizza, 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (corner of Ruffin Rd) San Diego, 92117.

Thursday, May 15th, 6:30 social, 7:00 pm meeting, Eastlake-Bonita Democratic Club presents "Blackwater on our Doorstep?" with guest Ray Lutz. In the Bonita Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Rd. Info: President@EBDemocrats.org.

Thursday, May 15th, 6:30 social, 7:00 pm meeting. Black Mt. Democratic Club Phone Banking for Marti Emerald. Please bring your cell phones to call Democrats. This is a high priority race and the winner will be determined on June 3rd. At the Rec. Center - 10550 Caminito Flores, San Diego 92126 Info: Judy at YellowDogs@cox.net

Friday, May 16th, 6:00 - 9:30 pm. Center for Social Advocacy Annual Dinner. Master of Ceremonies: Reverend Gerald Brown, director of United African American Ministerial Action Council. Keynote Speaker: DOLORES (Activist, Educator, Co-Founder of the United Farm Workers). At the Marina Village Conference Center's Captain's Room, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego 92109. Tickets $65. Call: 619-442-3281. Buy tickets online at http://c4sa.nonprofitoffice.com/

Saturday, May 17th, 10:00 am. Promoting Women’s Equity and Empowerment: Is the United Nations THE Answer? San Diego Delegates to the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women engage discuss on the role of the U. N. in promoting women’s rights, the status of CEDAW, the work of NGOs at the U. N., etc.. Presented by The American Association of University Women, San Diego Branch, and the Women’s Equity Council, United Nations Association of San Diego. At St. Dunstan’s Church, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. (corner of Wandermere), San Carlos. Free (donations accepted). Complementary coffee, pastries, and fruit. Questions: ahoiberg@aol.com or 619.223.8074.

Saturday, May 17th, 11:00 am -1:00 pm. San Diego Democratic Women's Club Brunch Fundraiser for Speaker Elect Karen Bass. Join the Honorary Host Committee by contributing $1,000 or selling four (4) tickets to this event. Please respond by April 30th to be listed as a member of the Honorary Host Committee. In Chula Vista. Info. Pat Washington at (619) 582-5383.

Saturday, May 17th, noon to 5:00 pm. Fundraising Party for Mike Lumpkin for Congress with live band. At the home of Kristy Mundt, 741 Pelican Way, El Cajon 92020. RSVP to 619-449-2496 or info@lumpkinforcongress.com.

Sunday, May 17th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Educators for Shelia Jackson Fundraiser! With special guest, Speaker Elect Karen Bass. Hosted by Gerri Brown and Bea Fernandez. At the George Stevens Center, 570 South 65th St., San Diego 92114. Info: Kendra Jackson at 619-549-8305 or kjackso2005@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 17th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Dwayne Crenshaw's 38th Birthday Backyard BBQ to help elect Dwayne to the San Diego Community College Board. At Dwayne's home, 5436 Krenning Street, San Diego 92105. "Proud Parents" - $500, "Aunts & Uncles" - $250, "Padrinos/Godparents" - $125 , Friends of Dwayne - $38. RSVP to (619) 264-2000 by May 15th.

Saturday, May 17th, 4:00 to 6:00 pm. John Lee Evans for School Board University City Fundraiser. Hosted by Dr. Elaine Hanson and Francine Busby. At 4838 Tula Court, San Diego, CA 92122. Suggested donation: $35. RSVP to carol@evansforschoolboard.com or 619-640-0164.

Sunday, May 18th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Fundraiser for Richard Barrera, Candidate for San Diego Unified School District, District 'D'. At the home of Carlos and Linda LeGerrette, 1359 Grove Street, San Diego 92102 - Corner of Ash and Grove in Golden Hill / South Park. Suggested Contribution $75. RSVP by May 15th to 619-884-3539 or 619-347-4342

Sunday, May 18th, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. La Jolla Democratic Club meeting. Agenda: Remarks from John Lee Evans, candidate for San Diego Unified School Board Dist. A, 50th CD candidates Cheryl Ede and Nick Liebham will present their platfoms. Former Assemblymember Howard Wayne will discuss the June Primary propositions. At the Riford La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Street.

Sunday, May 18th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Inaugural meeting of the Carmel Valley/Del Mar Democratic Club and the 2008 GoTeam Kick Off. At the Taste of Italy Del Mar (4653 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego 92130). Club business from 2-3 pm, followed by a GoTeam event from 3-4 pm. Snacks and tea - and the bar will be available. Info: Katrina Brown Hunt at katbhunt@san.rr.com

Sunday May 18th, 4:00 pm. Point Loma Democratic Club "Meet The Candidates" Forum. Candidates include School Board candidate John Evans, Congressional candidate Mike Copass, Independent candidate for Mayor Steve Francis, and City Attorney candidate Scott Peters. In the Peninsula Community Room, 3740 Sports Arena Blvd., STE 2 in Loma Portal. Parking in back. Info: Nancy Witt at 619-222-7230.

Monday, May 19th. Last Day to Register to Vote for Statewide Primary Election

Wednesday, May 21st, 10:15 am to noon. Voter registration for newly naturalized citizens. Join other volunteers to register voters 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 usesYahoo Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdvoter/ and click on "Join This Group."

Wednesday, May 21, Social at 6:30pm, Program at 7:00. Rancho N. Coast Democratic Club meeting. Henry Vandermeir, President of the California Democratic Council, will discuss creating a powerful grassroots organization of Democratic Clubs. At the Encinitas Terrace Apts. Clubhouse, 454 Rqueza Street, Encinitas (entrance from the street). Info Patsy at yrralcutler@yahoo.com

Friday, May 23th, Noon - 1:30 pm. Catfish Club Luncheon: Voter Education Forum - Invited Candidates for Mayor of City of San Diego. This is a joint meeting with the City Club. $20 Non-Member Luncheon. At the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. RSVP by 9:00 am on Wednesday for Friday attendance to 619-266-7278 or rsvp@CatfishClub.net. Info: http://www.catfishclub.net/Events/CurrentEvents.html

Saturday, May 24th, 11:00 am. Coronado Democratic Club meeting. Carl Luna, a professor of political science and recurrent political commentator for KPBS and the Union-Tribune, will speak on the upcoming presidential election. Also speaking will be County School Board candidate Jose Preciado, a representative from the office of Congresswoman Susan Davis and Mike Copass, Congresswoman Davis' opponent in the June primary. In the Winn Room of the Coronado Public Library. Info: Judy Bambace (619) 437-7169 or jmbambace@aol.com

Tuesday, May 27th. Last Day to Apply for Absentee Ballot for Statewide Primary Election by Mail

Tuesday, May 27th, 1:00 pm. Progressive Grandmothers for Political Action Mayoral Debate. Carl Luna will be the moderator for Eric Bidwel, Steve Francis, James Hart and Floyd Morrow. At the Remington Club, 16925 Hierba, Rancho Bernardo. All are invited regardless of age or gender! Info: Vi Mooberry 760 233-7833

Tuesday, May 27th, 7:30 pm. Santee Democratic Club Meeting. Ecological Designer Jim Bell will discuss making our region renewable energy, water and food secure and why the Sunrise Power Link won't help. At the Carlton Hills Lutheran Church, 9735 Halberns Blvd., Santee 92071. Info: Pat Hurley at phurley40@cox.net

Thursday, May 29th, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Fundraising Reception for Mike Lumpkin for Congress, 52nd CD. At the home of Vicky Thompson, 4856 Vista Arroyo, La Mesa 91941. RSVP to 619-449-2496 or info@lumpkinforcongress.com.

JUNE

Tuesday, June 3rd. Statewide Primary Election

Tuesday, June 10th, 7:00 pm. San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. Early and post-primary endorsements for the November ballot. 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. Info: 858/277-3367.

Tuesday, June 10th, 7:00 pm. Jeremy Scahill, author of a revised & updated paperback titled "Blackwater: Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army," will discuss "Blackwater Worldwide" and their latest attempt to build base in SD. At the First UU Church in Hillcrest

Wednesday, June 25th, 10:15 am to noon. Voter registration for newly naturalized citizens. Join other volunteers to register voters 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 usesYahoo Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdvoter/ and click on "Join This Group."

JULY

Tuesday, July 8th, 7:00 pm. San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. Early endorsement considerations for the November ballot. 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. Info: 858/277-3367.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 10:15 am to noon. Voter registration for newly naturalized citizens. Join other volunteers to register voters 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 usesYahoo Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdvoter/ and click on "Join This Group."

AUGUST


Wednesday, August 20th, 10:15 am to noon. Voter registration for newly naturalized citizens. Join other volunteers to register voters 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 usesYahoo Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdvoter/ and click on "Join This Group."

Monday to Thursday, August 25 to 28. Democratic National Convention Denver


SEPTEMBER

Tuesday, September 9th, 7:00 pm. San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. Endorsements for the November ballot. 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. Info: 858/277-3367.

Wednesday, September 17th, 10:15 am to noon. Voter registration for newly naturalized citizens. Join other volunteers to register voters 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 usesYahoo Groups to send out volunteer emails. To receive these emails go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdvoter/ and click on "Join This Group."

OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 14th, 7:00 pm. San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. 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. Info: 858/277-3367.

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, November 4th. General Election

LINKS TO OTHER EVENTS

City Club of San Diego: http://cityclubofsandiego.com/city_club_san_diego_events_db.asp
Catfish Club: http://www.catfishclub.net/Events/CurrentEvents.html


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