Progressive Democrat Issue 35: NEW JERSEY GROUPS AND EVENTS

Democracy for America Meetups: DFA is one of the best hopes we have of retaking America. I strongly urge you to get involved with your local group. New Jersey for Democracy Meetups take place on the first Wednesday of every month @ 7pm. There are many meetups around the state: North, Central and South Jersey.

Democrats 2000 TRIPLE HEADER! Democrats 2000 will be taking a road trip to three of New Jersey 's minor league parks in June and July. Tickets are $35 each which includes game and contribution to Democrats 2000. Come to all three games for just $75!

Sponsorships for all three games are available.

July 26 - Newark Bears vs. Camden Riversharks
Bears and Eagles Riverfront Park
Newark
7:05 p.m.

Common Cause: Common Cause is a major force in Progressive Politics. It was founded in 1970 (by a Republican, mind you!) to counter the influence of special interests in Washington. Today they work on many of the same issues I am trying to highlight. Check out the NJ Common Cause website.

New Jersey Democratic Veterans Caucus present A HERO'S RALLY with special guests former Senator Max Cleland and Senator Jon Corzine
WHEN: Thursday, July 28, 2005
TIME: Doors open at 7pm
WHERE: Nottingham Firehouse
RSVP to (732) 729-9940 x116 or veterans@njdems.org

Here is how you can find your local Dem clubs. Go to HERE and click on your county.

The Democratic Club of Long Beach Island will host its FIRST annual fundraiser at the Foundation of Arts and Sciences , Loveladies NJ. Date August 27th 2005, 5:30 - 7:30, contribution is $40.00 per person, hot and cold hors d'oevres , wine, beer, soda. Democratic dignitaries as guest speakers, Silent Auction. Contact : Barbara Truncellito, Director PR, Democratic Club LBI, truncellito@comcast.net

North Brunswick Democratic Club 2nd Annual "Babbage BBQ Blast" July 29th, 2005 Location: Babbage Park Pavilion Address: , Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Price FREE Contact David Sirna at 732-236-790 for more information

Edgewater Park Democrats Crab Fest 2005 July 30th, 2005 Location: Riverfront Home of Ralph and Adrienne Franciosi Time: 3:00pm to 8:00pm Price $35 per person. Contact the organizer at 609-871-7886 or 609-386-4651 for more information


Drinking Liberally: An informal, inclusive weekly Democratic drinking club. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics. Find your local drinking liberally group or start your own with a few buddies: Currently there is only one group in New Jersey:

Hoboken, New Jersey, Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward, Mulligan's, 159 1st Street (between Bloomfield and Garden), Hosted by David Alpert and Ali Savino, hoboken (at) drinkingliberally.org

COMING SOON: Princeton, first meeting: Thursday Sept 15 at 7pm, Annex Restaurant at 128 Nassau St., Princeton. princeton@drinkingliberally.org

RUNNING FOR CHANGE: For those who prefer running to biking, you can join RUNNING FOR CHANGE: Building a progressive America through organized runs and other grassroots activities.