Progressive Democrat Issue 87: NEW JERSEY GROUPS AND EVENTS

Sussex County Dem Party Bi-Monthly Public Meeting Sept. 18
Hampton Diner, Rte 206 North
Hampton, NJ 07860
Bi-monthly public meeting. Open to all that's interested in joining the NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY's effort to provide Sussex county what most other Americans have - - a real choice in their elctions. Contact: Howard Burrell, 1800-946-7232; hburrell@sussexdems.com.


Fundraiser Honoring Steve Barry Sept. 19
905 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Join us as we honor Steve Barry, our candidate for Middle Township Committee!

Location: Stone Harbor Golf Club
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Date: September 19, 2006
Ticket Price: $500
For more information, please call: 609-729-1333 ext. 117


East Rutherford Democratic Organization Fall Reception September 20
Landmark Restaurant, Rt. 17 South
East Rutherford, NJ, NJ 07073
The East Rutherford Democratic Organization is holding its fall reception and fundraiser in honor of Municipal Chairman and Council Candidiate Rich DeLauro. Donation: $50. Make checks payable to the East Rutherford Democratic Organization. Send to:
Dr. Sal Pizzuro, Campaign Manager, 327 Van Winkle Street, East Rutherfod, NJ 07073. 201-896-1755, sal.pizzuro@verizon.net


Lower Township Democratic Club Regular Meeting September 20
Millman Center, Bayshore Rd.
Villas, NJ 08251
Lower Township Democratic Club Regular Meeting
September 20, 2006
Starting at 5:30pm


Passaic County Cocktail Reception with Sen. Robert Menendez September 21
Macaluso's Restaurant, 161 Rea Ave
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Contact Rita Pascrell at 973-279-4647 for info


Cocktail Party Fundraiser: Ambrosia & Stolz for Colts Neck Township Committee, September 23, 2006
See contact info below
Red Bank, NJ 07701
For more information, please contact Kerry O'Brien Kkaob@aol.com or (732) 946-8318


Camden County 19th Annual Seafood Gala, September 26, 2006
Tavistock Country Club
Tavistock, NJ 08033
Call 856-424-5757 for information


7-Mile Beach Democratic Club Business Meeting,
September 28, 2006
Avalon Senior Center
Avalon, NJ 08202
Viola Thomas-Hughes, NJ's 2nd Congressional District candidate, will address the Club at 7:30 pm. See the Club website's news page to learn about her- 7milebeachdemocrats.com/home.html. Viola will speak about issues concerning our country and answer questions from the audience.

Please contact the following for more information:
Terry Strobaugh
tstrobaugh@juno.com
368.667.9609

Bonnie Jack
bonniebelljack@snip.net
609.368.4469


End-of Summer Pig Roast for Freeholder Pat Colavita,
September 30, 2006
52 Fiddlers Creek Rd
Titusville, NJ 08560
Save the Date! Join Mercer County Freeholder Pasquale "Pat" Colavita for an End-of-Summer Pig Roast Saturday, September 30th beginning at 3PM. For more information or to RSVP call Nat Moorman at (609)651-2013 or email to colavitacampaign@yahoo.com


Morris County Democrats BBQ
September 30, 2006
Lake Parsippany Park
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Morris County Democrats Fall BBQ for more information visit www.morrisdems.org


Lower Township Democratic Club Spaghetti Dinner
September 30, 2006
Millman Center, Bayshore Rd.
Villas, NJ 08251
Join the Lower Township Democratic Club for their Spaghetti Dinner!

September 30, 2006
5:30pm-7:30pm

Children: $2.00
Adults: $7.00

Please call Jill for more information: 609-465-8299



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: (and thanks to the people in NJ who keep me updated on the changes...I appreciate it!)

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

Toms River, New Jersey
* First Tuesday of each month (next meeting October 3), 8:00 pm onward
* Joshua Huddy Brew Pub, 1250 Hooper Ave (across from Ocean County Mall) (map)
* Hosted by Robin Kinlin and Ian Valentine, tomsriver (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.