Progressive Democrat Issue 82: VIRGINIA GROUPS AND EVENTS

Tuesday, June 27th, March To Overcome Poverty! Hundreds of faith leaders (including Rev. Jim Wallis), community leaders, and religious activists from around the country will be marching to elevate the commitment to overcome poverty to the top of the political agenda, and launch A Covenant for a New America, a solutions-based anti-poverty platform.

* 11 a.m. - Assemble at National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle NW - map) march to the Upper Senate Park just north of the Capitol.
* Noon - Gather with us at the Upper Senate Park (Between New Jersey Ave NW and Delaware Ave NE just north of the Capitol - map) near to launch A Covenant for a New America, our major anti-poverty initiative.

Friday, June 23rd, Noon-1pm, Hang Up on Verizon Wireless Leaflet at one of three Verizon Wireless stores in DC:

* -1314 F St. NW (near Metro Center) -1744 L St. NW (near Farragut Square)
* -Union Station (40 Massachusetts Ave NE)

Help educate customers about Verizon Wireless' abuse of workers' rights! To volunteer, e-mail mjones@dclabor.org with your name, phone number and preferred location!


Saturday June 24, 2:00pm, Democratic Party Unity Rally! Lee Park in Charlottesville (Located one block north of the Downtown Mall) Democrats unite behind Jim Webb U.S. Senate Candidate and our slate of
Democratic Congressional Candidates. This exciting event also features Harris Miller. For more information, or to volunteer at the event, please call 804-644-1966

Sunday, June 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.: Virginia Marriage Amendment Teach-In It's not just about marriage. Panel discussion of the far-reaching implications of the proposed amendment to Virginia's constitution on the November ballot and ways to oppose it. Participants include State Senator Janet Howell; Claire Guthrie Gastañaga of the Commonwealth Coalition; a Virginia legal expert; and a UCC pastor. Sponsored by the Social Action Board of Rock Spring Congregational UCC, 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207. RSVPs appreciated but not required. Contact Susan Johnson at johnson1966@cox.net or Rock Spring at 703-538-4886.

10th CD Democratic Committee Family Picnic Fundraiser

Starts: 7/30/2006 12 Noon
Ends: 7/30/2006 5 PM
Contact: Rich Galecki, Secretary, 10th CDDC
Location: J.R.'s Festival Lakes
42830 Ft. Evans Rd.
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (540) 347-5550

Enjoy fishing, a golf driving range, volleyball, paddle boats, swimming, badminton, a kids' play area, softball and horseshoes. Food will be served 1 PM – 3 PM. Ticket prices are: Children 12 and over and Adults are $35, Children 5 to 11 are $25, and Children under 5 are free. Non-alcoholic beverages are included; beer and wine tickets will be available for sale.

6th Annual Wine & Cheese Hosted by the Manassas City, Brentsville, and Gainesville Dem. Committee

Starts: 7/28/2009 7:00 pm
Ends: 7/28/2009 7:00 pm
Contact: Clara Meagher
Location: 9293 Bayberry Avenue
Manassas, VA
Phone: (703) 361-3220

Join Democrats from Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William County, and Northern Virginia to sip fine Virginia wines, talk politics, and get ready to turn Virginia blue this fall. Our keynote speakers are Pierce Homer and Aneesch Chopra. Also speaking will be our Congressional candidates in th e 10th District, Judy Feder, the 11 th District, Andy Hurst, and Jeanette Rishell, our candidate for the House of Delegates, District 50. Tickets $30 per person/ $50 per couple, available at the door.


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.