Progressive Democrat Issue 64: VIRGINIA GROUPS AND EVENTS
Tuesday, February 14th, 6:30 -9:00pm. A Screening of the Freedom Files #3 – “Dissent” at the VGC Monthly Meetup. The evening will focus on our right to voice ideas freely and the Bush administration spying practices. Joining us for the evening will be Jeani Murray, National Field Director from the ACLU Washington Legislative Office and David Drachsler, Member of the Board, ACLU of Virginia. Celebrate Valentine’s Day fighting for freedom instead of chasing after love. We’ll be in the Brewer’s Room in back. Bring your querida for dinner. info@vagrassroots.org See the entire Freedom Files series at http://www.aclu.tv/ Held at Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th).
Saturday, February 18th, 8:30am – 11:00am. A Workshop on Immigration Legislation. Virginia Grassroots Coalition and VACOLAO (Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations) are proud to co-host a workshop on February 18th to discuss the impact that the numerous anti-immigrant legislative bills will have on Latino immigrants if passed. We will discuss what can be done to stop this legislation and how to do it. This should be of special interest to progressives who share this concern. The bills include legislation that would deny immigrant access to higher education, requires fluency in English to get a driver's license, and would deny the use of public funds to pay for day labor sites. The workshop will take place on Saturday, February 18 from 8:30am-11:00am at the Arlington Mill Community Center, 4975 Columbia Pile, Arlington, VA. Speakers will include VACOLAO leaders who went to Richmond to lobby against this legislation, as well as elected state officials, and other community leaders who will be addressing this issue. Contact education@vagrassroots.org
Saturday, February 25th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Living Wage Organizing Workshop Come meet with students from across Virginia to discuss the importance of pushing for a living wage at your college and learn strategies for organizing successful campaigns. (Although the workshop is geared to college campuses, others interested in working on living wage issues are welcome!) The keynote speaker will be Barbara Ehrenreich, the author of the award-winning book Nickel and Dimed. Come hear Barbara speak about the first-hand experiences that inspired her book, and about how we can work for changes in workplaces throughout Virginia. Lunch will be provided. The event will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Alderman Rd. and Ivy Rd. in Charlottesville. This event is free of charge, but we ask that you kindly register by February 23, 2006 by contacting Joe Szakos at szakos@virginia-organizing.org
Tuesday, March 14th, 6:30-9:00pm. Peace-Making: Bridging the faith-secular divide – presented by VGC Faith Outreach. Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th).
Tuesday, April 11th, , 6:30-9:00pm. April with VGC - Smart Growth, Transportation, and the Hidden Tax on Every Virginian. At Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th). Contact - info@vagrassroots.org
Tuesday, May 9th, , 6:30-9:00pm. The VGC May Meetup Program --A Living Wage in Virginia - An Issue of Economic Justice. At Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th). Contact - info@vagrassroots.org
Monday, May 15th, 7:00-9:00pm, A Forum on Iraq with the Democratic candidates seeking the nomination to run against Tom Davis in the 11th Congressional District. So far, the two candidates vying for the nomination are Andrew Hurst and Ken Longmyer. It’s a great chance to come meet them and share your views on the war. The forum will be at the Mason District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 from 7-9 PM on May 15.
Democracy for America: One of the best ways to get active! FIND YOUR LOCAL DFA MEETUP AND GET INVOLVED!
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.
Saturday, February 18th, 8:30am – 11:00am. A Workshop on Immigration Legislation. Virginia Grassroots Coalition and VACOLAO (Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations) are proud to co-host a workshop on February 18th to discuss the impact that the numerous anti-immigrant legislative bills will have on Latino immigrants if passed. We will discuss what can be done to stop this legislation and how to do it. This should be of special interest to progressives who share this concern. The bills include legislation that would deny immigrant access to higher education, requires fluency in English to get a driver's license, and would deny the use of public funds to pay for day labor sites. The workshop will take place on Saturday, February 18 from 8:30am-11:00am at the Arlington Mill Community Center, 4975 Columbia Pile, Arlington, VA. Speakers will include VACOLAO leaders who went to Richmond to lobby against this legislation, as well as elected state officials, and other community leaders who will be addressing this issue. Contact education@vagrassroots.org
Saturday, February 25th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Living Wage Organizing Workshop Come meet with students from across Virginia to discuss the importance of pushing for a living wage at your college and learn strategies for organizing successful campaigns. (Although the workshop is geared to college campuses, others interested in working on living wage issues are welcome!) The keynote speaker will be Barbara Ehrenreich, the author of the award-winning book Nickel and Dimed. Come hear Barbara speak about the first-hand experiences that inspired her book, and about how we can work for changes in workplaces throughout Virginia. Lunch will be provided. The event will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Alderman Rd. and Ivy Rd. in Charlottesville. This event is free of charge, but we ask that you kindly register by February 23, 2006 by contacting Joe Szakos at szakos@virginia-organizing.org
Tuesday, March 14th, 6:30-9:00pm. Peace-Making: Bridging the faith-secular divide – presented by VGC Faith Outreach. Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th).
Tuesday, April 11th, , 6:30-9:00pm. April with VGC - Smart Growth, Transportation, and the Hidden Tax on Every Virginian. At Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th). Contact - info@vagrassroots.org
Tuesday, May 9th, , 6:30-9:00pm. The VGC May Meetup Program --A Living Wage in Virginia - An Issue of Economic Justice. At Capitol City Brewing, 2700 S. Quincy St (at the corner of 28th). Contact - info@vagrassroots.org
Monday, May 15th, 7:00-9:00pm, A Forum on Iraq with the Democratic candidates seeking the nomination to run against Tom Davis in the 11th Congressional District. So far, the two candidates vying for the nomination are Andrew Hurst and Ken Longmyer. It’s a great chance to come meet them and share your views on the war. The forum will be at the Mason District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 from 7-9 PM on May 15.
Democracy for America: One of the best ways to get active! FIND YOUR LOCAL DFA MEETUP AND GET INVOLVED!
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.
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