Progressive Democrat Issue 78: NEW JERSEY GROUPS AND EVENTS

BBQ & Beer Fund Raiser For Rich Sexton Campaign Fundraiser June 11th, from 2:00 til 6:00PM, 309 Munn Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ. PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF South Jersey and supporters of Rich Sexton for Congress will hold a Beer and BBQ on Sunday June 11th. Beer and BBQ will be provided, but feel free to bring side dishes, deserts, wine, soda, or more beer. An opportunity to meet other supporters of Rich Sexton in his fight to become the next Congressman from NJ District 3, and to support the candidate with whatever donation to his campaign you would like to make.

2006 Primary Celebration with
Senator Bob Menendez
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
East Brunswick Hilton
Suggested Contribution: $50

Reception for Linda Stender
Sunday, June 11, 2006
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
At the Home of
Michel Bitritto
261 Springfield Avenue
Summit
Suggested Contribution: $100

PAM's List Reception
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
6:00 p.m- 8:00 p.m.
Gaebel's Restaurant
85 Church Street
New Brunswick
Suggested Contribution: $100

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.

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.

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

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:

New Brunswick, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 7:00 PM @ Doll's Place, 101 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ

Hoboken, New Jersey, Fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00-10:00 pm, Mulligan's, 159 1st Street (between Bloomfield and Garden), Hosted by Leigh Wolinsky, David Alpert and Morgan Baden, hoboken (at) drinkingliberally.org

Princeton, Princeton, First Thursday Each Month 7:00 PM @ Sotto Ristorante and Lounge (formerly the Annex) 128 1/2 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ. princeton@drinkingliberally.org or http://princeton.drinkingliberally.org/

Montclair Every other Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward, Egan & Sons, 118 Walnut St. Hosted by Jon Hershberg, montclair (at) drinkingliberally.org

Morristown, Third Thursday of each month (next meeting April 20), 7:00 pm onward; The Famished Frog, 18 Washington St. Hosted by Jim Long, Tracy Kurland, Rob Gregory and Dave Cochran, morristown (at) 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.