Upcoming Events...

*2/14 (Tues.) - 11:00 am - Have a Heart, Richard Pombo! - Reconsider and Replace the Medicare Part D - Rally & Valentines Party at Pombo’s Office in Stockton

11:00am: Rally & Valentines Party at Pombo’s Office2495 W. March Lane, Stockton 12:00pm: De-brief and Tailgate Party/Lunch in parking lot(sponsored by CWA District 9 Locals)

Sponsored by the California Alliance for Retired Americans. To RSVP, call the Bailey’s @ 209-951-0499 or Jodi Reid @ 415-550-0828

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*2/17 (Fri.) - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Candidates Forum - Lamorinda Democratic Club

Refreshments at 6:30pm Forum at 8:00pm

Location: Orinda Community Church

10 Irwin Way

Orinda

This is a candidate forum where all 3 candidates will be speaking. Admission $5 - Students free. (Source)

*2/20 (Mon.) - 7:00 pm - TRI-VALLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUB presents a speaker: BRENT PLATER, an environmental attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity

IBEW Hall

6250 Village Pkwy

Dublin, CA directions

BRENT PLATER, an environmental attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, who will explain why Americans must save the Endangered Species Act and why the efforts of Pombo and DeLay must be stopped. The Endangered Species Act is under attack by Tom DeLay and his henchman Richard Pombo who are out to destroy a legacy of environmental protection on behalf of the oil and development interests that fill their campaign coffers and give them their marching orders. Everyone one is invited, free admission'

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*2/24 (Fri.) - 7:00 PM -'Take Back Congress - Hayward Demos Democratic Club

Westminster Presbyterian Church

27287 Patrick Ave, Hayward, 94544

Take Back Congress will feature 3 congressional candidates who are vying for some all-important seats currently held by California Republicans. Charles Brown is facing John Doolittle in the 4th District, and Jerry McNerney and Steve Filson are both challenging Richard Pombo in the 11th district. In addition, Jeffrey Thomas of Representative Barbara Lee's office will be in attendance to give a speech. Please come join us!' (Source)

*3/11 (Sat.) - 11:00 AM - California Legislature Candidates - Hayward Demos Democratic Club

Westminster Presbyterian Church

27287 Patrick Ave, Hayward, 94544

This event will feature candidates for both houses of the California Legislature will be in attendance. Candidates include Assembly candidates Mary Hayashi and Bill McCammon. Senate candidates Ellen Corbett, Johan Klehs and John Dutra will also be joining us.' (Source)

* 3/18 - 3/19 (Sat. & Sun.) - 8:30 am - 5:30 pm - DFA Training Academy in Northern California

Description: ...Grassroots leaders are working to bring you a weekend full of campaign training, simulation, and serious fun. Local and national experts on campaign management, field organizing, communications, and grassroots advocacy, and organization building will be on-hand to instruct and work with you one-on-one to develop the skills needed to take our country back.

This is no social get together; the training is an intensive two-day series of sessions and workshops geared toward your particular political landscape. We develop the program so you can go out and actually use the skills you learn as soon as you get home. We follow up with you to make sure you have the support you need in your communities.

Contribution: Complete your RSVP by using DFA's online contribution system to pay your registration fee.$60 for general attendees (prepaid online)$70 pay at door$25 for students $25 for attendees on a low income (upon approval)

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www.democracyforamerica.com/training

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*3/24 - 3/26 (Fri. - Sun.) - 2006 California Democratic Council statewide convention

Santa Clara Convention Center

Santa Clara, CA 95054

The 2006 California Democratic Council statewide convention will include endorsement consideration in all statewide Democratic primaries during a weekend of training sessions, inspirational speeches, networking and campaign preparation. CDC and the host Mission City Democratic Club invite you to spend a Democratic activist weekend in Santa Clara, CA, March 24-26, 2006. Save the dates and join us at the Santa Clara Convention Center! More Info...

*4/19 (wed.) - 7pm - 9pm - Diablo Valley Democratic Club - Candidate Forum

Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church

55 Eckley Lane

Walnut Creek CA

This is a candidate forum where all 3 candidates will be speaking. (Source)

*4/28 - 4/30 (Fri. - Sun.) - California Democratic Party 2006 State Convention

Sacramento Convention Center. More Info...