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Get Active This Weekend… No Matter Where You Are!

If you’re in need of some good actions to get involved in this weekend…
Well, here it is! If you’re looking for progressive action to take ANYWHERE in the state, whether you’re in Santa Clara or Santa Ana, look no further than here! Today, we’ve got Democrats Work working their patooties off in the Bay Area, a chance to write to the powers that be about what’s on our minds in Irvine, and a Beach Impeach event at Torrey Pines Beach in Del Mar.

Oh yes, and we’ve got EVEN MORE happening tomorrow! Why don’t you join me after the flip to see what’s happening in your neck of the woods…

Today in the Bay Area:

Democrats Work in San Francisco– Join these hardworking folks today from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for two opportunities to help green the Mission.
http://www.calitics….

Democrats Work on the Peninsula– Join these hardworking folks today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, to assemble classroom kits for public school teachers.
http://www.calitics….

Iraq Town Hall With Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland)– If you’re in the East Bay, then come and talk to your Congresswoman about legislation to bring the troops home and end the war, efforts to stop a U.S. preemptive strike on Iran, and what YOU can do to end the war and work for peace.
http://www.calitics….

Today in Orange County:

Great American Write-in– This free event will feature over forty different advocacy groups. You can learn about vital issues regarding health care, human and civil rights, the environment, education, and peace… AND you will have the opportunity to write to their legislators and other decision makers in the hopes of making this world a better place for all.
http://www.calitics….

Cesar Chavez Day in Santa Ana– Join local activists in Cesar Chavez Campesino Park for food, fun, entertainment, and speakers on the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez.
http://www.calitics….

Dennis Kucinich Fundraiser– If you’re supporing Dennis Kucinich for President, and you’re in OC, here’s your chance to meet the candidate and support his run for the White House. He’ll be at the IBEW Local 441 in Orange.
http://www.calitics….

Today in San Diego:

Islamophobia: Root Causes and Remedies– Speakers include: Jesse Mills, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of San Diego (USD), and Edgar Hopida, Public Relations Director, San Diego Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
http://www.calitics….

Mike Aguirre at the Escondido Democratic Club– Come talk to San Diego’s City Attorney today at the Escondido Public Library.
http://www.calitics….

Hillary Clinton Fundraiser in La Jolla– A very special luncheon for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at the La Jolla home of Ted Waitt.
http://www.calitics….

Beach Impeach at Torrey PinesHere’s what you can expect this afternoon. Doesn’t it look like fun?
http://www.calitics….

Tomorrow in Orange County:

When Women Run for Office– Join La Habra Mayor Pro Tem Rosie Espinosa; Pam Keller, Fullerton City Council; Kitty Jaramillo, Fullerton Council candidate; Florice Hoffman, Congressional candidate 40th District, and more great women candidates for this informative forum on how women can make a difference in public office.
http://www.calitics….

Environmental Action Group at Tapestry– Find out how you can put your faith into action to be a good steward of God’s creation by joining us in Mission Viejo.
http://www.calitics….

Greater Newport Beach Bay Democratic Club– Meet your fellow progressive Democrats in Newport Beach and Irvine, and find out how to get active in your area.
http://www.calitics….

OC Clean Money Campaign– Join the OC Working Group in Garden Grove as they advance clean elections and real election reform.
http://www.calitics….

Interfaith Peace Ministry Annual Dinner– Join the Interfaith Peace Ministry in Orange for dinner as they honor some of OC’s finest peacemakers.
http://www.calitics….

Tomorrow in San Diego:

“Iraq for Sale” Screening– The documentary “Iraq for Sale” will be shown by Current Events Theater. The film features information about Blackwater, a private contractor in Iraq who is proposing a mercenary training camp in Potrero, in East San Diego County.
http://www.calitics….

Public Forum on the Proposed Blackwater Camp– Public Forum on the proposed Blackwater training Camp near Potrero, featuring Blackwater Execs from D.C. Issue: Should Blackwater take over a portion of the Cleveland National Forest and change its use from agricultural to a 385+ acre paramilitary training camp?
http://www.calitics….

Get Active This Weekend in OC!

OK, sorry for the fairly late announcement…
But here it is! If you’re looking for progressive action to take in Orange County, look no further than here! We’ve got a big rally for peace later this morning in South County, a convention delegates’ meeting in Irvine tomorrow, and even more after the flip…

Today:

OC Peace Coalition General Meeting in Orange at 10:00 AM.

“Surge Toward Peace” Rally in Laguna Woods at 11:00 AM.

Screening of “Call Me Malcolm” in Costa Mesa tonight at 7:00 PM

And tomorrow:

For everyone who wants to see a heartfelt documentary about the real human cost of war, as well as meet up with other progressive people of faith in South County, then go see “I Know I’m Not Alone” playing at Second Sunday Movies at Tapestry in Mission Viejo at 12:30

And if you’re an AD 70 (Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport, Lake Forest, Tustin) Delegate going to the state convention in San Diego next month, then you might want to go to this meeting at 1:00 PM at the Irvine Ranch Water District HQ.

So if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, and you want to do something truly meaningful, then look no further than here! And oh yes, I hope that whatever you do, that you enjoy your wild and wonderful OC weekend! : )