Progressive Democrat Issue 56: VIRGINIA GROUPS AND EVENTS

Democracy for America: One of the best ways to get active! FIND YOUR LOCAL DFA MEETUP AND GET INVOLVED!

Tuesday, January 10th, 6:30 -8:30pm. Regular VGC Monthly Meetup at Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th). We’ll be in the Brewer’s Room in back. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for program details. info@vagrassroots.org

Sunday, December 18th, Solar Home Tour and Film Screenings of “We Are All Smith Islanders” in Arlington, VA. Scott Sklar has graciously consented to open his home to a Solar Home Tour and Global Warming film. We will be showing the 30 minute film, "We Are All Smith Islanders", produced by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, and hearing about the efforts of CCAN and other organizations to educate the public about the Renewable Portfolio Standards legislation in Virginia. The film/discussion will be held at 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00 with solar home tours before and after each showing. When you get to Scott's house, walk to back of driveway of 706 North Ivy Street to The Stella Group, Ltd. office building. We will have 25 chairs set up for film viewers. Address: 706 North Ivy Street, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-522-3049 Info from diana@chesapeakeclimate.org

January 7th, 2006, Out of Iraq Day

January 14th – 16th Washington, D.C. Politics and Spirituality: Seeking a Public Integrity at the Hyatt Capitol Hill, FEATURING: Anne Lamott, Richard Rohr, and Jim Wallis. The Politics and Spirituality conference is sponsored by Sojourners and the Center for Action and Contemplation. Registration HERE. Contact: register@cacradicalgrace.org

The Democratic Party: Here are links to some of your local Dem clubs. This is another very important way to be active.

Albemarle County Democratic Committee, Albemarle County, VA

Arlington County Democrats, Arlington VA. Contact Name: Elizabeth Weitzman mewsician1@msn.com (703) 528-8588

Arlington Young Democrats, Arlington VA. Contact Name: Jaime Mulligan publicity@arlingtonyoungdems.org 571-334-7626

Democratic Party of Fluvanna County, Virginia, Bremo Bluff, Virginia VA

Hanover Democrats, Ashland VA

Loudoun County Democratic Committee, Leesburg, VA. Contact Name: Steve Deak chairman@lcdems.com

Norfolk Democratic Party Meetup, Norfolk VA. Contact Name: Alma D. Kesling akesling@yahoo.com 757 333-8694

Rappahannock County Democrats, Rappahannock VA.

Stafford County Democrats, Fredericksburg VA:

Virginia Beach Democrats, VA

Virginia Young Democrats, Richmond, VA. Contact Name: Justin Wilson justin@justin.net


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 are only two Drinking Liberally groups in all of VA (see below). But it is easy to start your own!

Charlottesville, Virginia Drinking Liberally: Every Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Mellow Mushroom, 1320 West Main Street, Hosted by Jared Jenkins, charlottesville (at) drinkingliberally.org

Richmond, Virginia Drinking Liberally: Every Thursday, 7:30 pm onward Commercial Taphouse, 111 N Robinson St. Hosted by Scott Goode, richmond (at) drinkingliberally.org


RUNNING FOR CHANGE: And if you want a healthier alternative to Drinking Liberally (or want to do some running after your drinking), you can RUN for progressive causes. Building a progressive America through organized runs and other grassroots activities. To find your local Running for Change events, CLICK HERE.