Progressive Democrat Issue 107: NEW JERSEY GROUPS AND EVENTS

First let me highlight a local events:

January 29, 2007
Passaic County Democrats Victory Celebration
The Brownstone House, 351 West Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07522
Contact Rita Pascrell at 973-279-4647

February 07, 2007
Middle Twp. Democratic Club Meeting
Sam DiVico Senior Center
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Join the Democrats of Middle Township for our monthly meeting the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm. Meetings are held at the Samuel DiVico Senior Center located at 23 Romney Place in Cape May Court House.

For more information, please contact Mary Durkin at 609-465-4170.

February 09, 2007
43rd Annual Dinner Dance
Waterview Pavilion Route 35 South
Belmar, NJ 07719
Come Dance the night away with the Monmouth County Democrats! Also with a Wonderful Gift Auction. Win something special for your Valentine!
Contact MCD headquarters for more details
732-922-2700

February 10, 2007
Lacey Township Democrat's Hoagie Night
Community Hall (Corner of Rt9 & Lacey Road)
Forked River, NJ 08731
Welcome to the Lacey Democratic Club's Annual "Hoagie Night". Choice of Italian, Turkey, Ham & Cheese, or Roast Beef Hoagie.
Price of $6.50 includes sandwich, salads, soda, coffee, desert and good company!

Contact Dominick at (609) 971-7570 for more information and to reserve your Hoagie.
Rahway Mayor Jim Kennedy's 5th Inaugural Gala
515 U.S. Highway 1, South
Iselin, NJ 08830
Rahway Mayor James Kennedy's
5th Inaugural Gala To Benefit
The Arts Guild of Rahway

Saturday, February 10, 2007
Cocktail hour/Open Bar 6:30 to 7:30PM
Dinner & Dancing/Cash Bar 7:30 to 11:30PM

Sheraton at Woodbridge Place
515 U.S. Highway 1, South
Iselin, NJ 08830

Suggested Donation $100
Table for 10: $1,000

Make checks payable to:
Rahway Democratic Committee
P.O. Box 87
Rahway, NJ 07065-0087
732.574.1301
Black Tie Optional

February 22, 2007
7MI Beach Democratic Club Meeting
Avalon Senior Center
Avalon, NJ 08202
Join Us for a meeting of the Democrats of Avalon and Stone Harbor. The meeting begins at 7:30pm and is located at the Avalon Senior Center.

www.7Milebeachdemocrats.com

For more information, please contact:
Terry Strobaugh, President
tstrobaugh@juno.com

February 25, 2007
Jackson Democratic Club Annual Brunch
Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Blvd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
RSVP to Mike Kafton at 732-905-7898

February 26, 2007
FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN & FRIENDS
Willingboro Public Library
Willingboro, NJ 08046
Regular Burlington County monthly meeting to constuctively develop plans to help our Democratic candidates get elected thoughout the state, county and local municipalities. All Democrats are welcome.
Beatrice Holley
Vice-President
609-386-4651


Now let me give you some ideas how to find some local groups to be involved with:

Here is how you can find your local Dem clubs. Go to HERE and click on your county. You can also click on their Calendar to find out Democratic Party events throughout the state.


New Jersey for Democracy: Possibly even more important than finding your local Democratic club, I strongly urge you to find your closest Democracy for America group. This organization, started by Howard Dean, is the future of the progressive grassroots in America. If there isn't a group near you, start one. It is a great way to get started in the political process. Here in NYC we get to meet all sorts of politicians who want our endorsement.


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

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


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