FLORIDA FOCUS: Groups and Events
Drive the Momentum Fundraiser
The Florida Democratic Party & U.S. Rep. Ron Klein, Sen. Steve Geller, Sen. Nan Rich, Rep. Franklin Sands, Rep. Evan Jenne, Rep. Joe Gibbons, Rep. Perry Thurston, Rep. Jack Seiler, Rep. Jim Waldman, Rep. Kelly Skidmore, Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis, Clerk of the Courts Howard Forman, AFL-CIO Pres. Dan Reynolds, Broward Teachers’ Union Pres. Pat Santeramo, United Federation of Teachers Florida Legislative Rep. Phyllis Lapidus, GLBT Caucus Pres. Michael Albetta, and Bruce Udolf (Host Committee in formation)
cordially invite you to a reception featuring
The Honorable Karen L. Thurman
Chair of the Florida Democratic Party
Time: Tuesday, January 15 at 4:30 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Elina Ostrovsky
Contact Phone: 305-302-0885
Location:
Pembroke Lakes Golf & Country Club (Pembroke Pines, FL)
10500 Taft Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
4th Annual PROGRESSIVE CELEBRATION! 6:30PM - 9:00PM
East Central Florida's signature event for progressives!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DAVID BARSAMIAN
Author, journalist, lecturer, and radio producer.
Has co-authored several books with Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, and others.
David will talk about the current situation in the Middle East and media issues.
LOCATION: GLEASON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, on the campus of the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Brevard County.
Please join us for an enlightening and uplifting evening.
Event proceeds benefit SCPA and WFIT 89.5 FM.
General Admission Tickets: $15 advance/$20 at the door (if available)
PARTY WITH DAVID: 5-6pm at Austin's California Bistro in the Flatiron Building, 925 E New Haven Ave in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Enjoy meeting and chatting with David and fellow progressives in the intimate, relaxing atmosphere of Austin's fine restaurant. Appetizers, refreshments, cash bar & books available. Includes reserved seating at our 7pm program. $40/person in advance only.
Planned Parenthood Mixer 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Join us at On Tapp Lounge for our monthly mixer with Planned Parenthood. On Tapp is located on New Haven Haven just before you go over the Melbourne Causeway on the left side.
We meet at 5:30 pm the 4th Tuesday of every month. Brevard NOW and Planned Parenthood will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Roe v Wade and discuss the 2008 plans for both our organization. For more info, please call Michele Paccione/President at 480-9295 or e-mail at shellymk1@aol.com
Organization: Brevard NOW
Event link: www.myspace.com/brevardnow
Volusia Democratic Black Caucus
January 26, 2008, 11:30:00 AM
Stetson University campus in the Carton Union building
Dinner with Democrats
Spend an evening with Treasure Coast, Martin County and State politicos. All Presidential candidates have been invited (or their representatives) and we expect a good showing. Congressman Tim Mahoney will be our keynote speaker. Tickets for this exclusive event are $125 and the DECs primary fund raiser for this election year.
Time: Saturday, January 26 at 5:30 PM
Duration: 3 hours
Host: Martin County DEC
Contact Phone: 772 221 0405
Location:
Willoughby Country Club (Stuart, FL)
Willoughby Blvd. just south of Indian Street
Stuart, FL 34994
House Party for Christine Jennings in Bradenton
Mar 13 2008 - 10:00am - Mar 13 2008 - 11:30am
Bradenton, FL
United States
Call our Campaign HQ at 941/366-8121 for more information.
Rollins College Youth Forum
I am organizing a forum at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. It will be an event based around educating our youth voters on the issues that will comprise this next election. We are hoping to have speakers/representatives from both the Democratic and Republican Parties (even more specifically on certain candidates) to showcase their party's stance on each issue. The forum will be taking place at the beginning of March.
Time: Saturday, March 15 at 6:00 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Brittany Fornof
Location:
Rollins College (Winter Park, FL)
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
House Party for Christine Jennings in Venice
Mar 20 2008 - 5:00pm - Mar 20 2008 - 6:30pm
Venice, FL
United States
Call our Campaign HQ at 941/366-8121 for more information.
Denim & Diamonds Gala Event (Fundraiser)
Seminole County Democrats will host a fundraising Gala event. We will be having country/western music, line dance lessons,poker & black jack tables, BBQ dinner,bar,silent auction and so much more.
Time: Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 PM
Duration: 5 hours
Host: Seminole County Democrats
Location: Lake Mary Event Center (Lake Mary, FL)
2008 Black Caucus Convention
The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida will host its 23rd Annual Convention May 15-17, 2008. Invited Guests: Presidential Candidates, National and State Elected Officials.
Time: Thursday, May 15 at 9:00 AM
Duration: 3 days
Host: Democratic Black Caucus of Florida
Contact Phone: 941-773-9177
Location:
Hyatt Hotel & Resorts (Sarasota, FL)
1000 BLVD of the ARTS
Sarasota, FL 34236
And for those interested in a more fun way to be liberal, here are Florida's Drinking Liberal groups:
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Island Jack's Patio Bar and Grille, 5425 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate (just East of 441)
* Hosted by Jacqueline Hope Derby and Dave Pfeffer, ftlauderdale (at) drinkingliberally.org
Orlando, Florida
* Every Wednesday, 6:00 pm onward
* Johnny's Fillin' Station, 2706 S Ferncreek Ave (NE corner of Michigan and Fern Creek)
* Hosted by Dan Hill, orlando (at) drinkingliberally.or
Pensacola, Florida
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Intermission, 214 S Palafox St
* Hosted by Terry Welch, pensacola (at) drinkingliberally.org
Tallahassee, Florida
* Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Gill's Tavern, 2545 North Monroe Street
* Hosted by Sharon Collins, tallahassee (at) drinkingliberally.org
South Tampa
* First Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* MacDintons Irish Pub, 405 S Howard Ave, Tampa (map)
* Hosted by Shadia Alame and Kirk Sander, southtampa (at) drinkingliberally.org
St. Petersburg
* Last Thursday of each month, 8:30 pm onward
* Limey's Pub, 1492 4th St N
* Hosted by Connor Davis and Dave Lee, stpetersburg (at) drinkingliberally.org
Brandon
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Old Chicago, 2042 Badlands Dr (Outside patio)
* Hosted by Joe Litton and Shirley Litton, brandon (at) drinkingliberally.org
Land O Lakes
* Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* Rapscallions, 4422 Land O Lakes Blvd (US-41)
* Hosted by Brian Reach and Michael Greenman, landolakes (at) drinkingliberally.org
The Florida Democratic Party & U.S. Rep. Ron Klein, Sen. Steve Geller, Sen. Nan Rich, Rep. Franklin Sands, Rep. Evan Jenne, Rep. Joe Gibbons, Rep. Perry Thurston, Rep. Jack Seiler, Rep. Jim Waldman, Rep. Kelly Skidmore, Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis, Clerk of the Courts Howard Forman, AFL-CIO Pres. Dan Reynolds, Broward Teachers’ Union Pres. Pat Santeramo, United Federation of Teachers Florida Legislative Rep. Phyllis Lapidus, GLBT Caucus Pres. Michael Albetta, and Bruce Udolf (Host Committee in formation)
cordially invite you to a reception featuring
The Honorable Karen L. Thurman
Chair of the Florida Democratic Party
Time: Tuesday, January 15 at 4:30 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Elina Ostrovsky
Contact Phone: 305-302-0885
Location:
Pembroke Lakes Golf & Country Club (Pembroke Pines, FL)
10500 Taft Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
4th Annual PROGRESSIVE CELEBRATION! 6:30PM - 9:00PM
East Central Florida's signature event for progressives!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DAVID BARSAMIAN
Author, journalist, lecturer, and radio producer.
Has co-authored several books with Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, and others.
David will talk about the current situation in the Middle East and media issues.
LOCATION: GLEASON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, on the campus of the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Brevard County.
Please join us for an enlightening and uplifting evening.
Event proceeds benefit SCPA and WFIT 89.5 FM.
General Admission Tickets: $15 advance/$20 at the door (if available)
PARTY WITH DAVID: 5-6pm at Austin's California Bistro in the Flatiron Building, 925 E New Haven Ave in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Enjoy meeting and chatting with David and fellow progressives in the intimate, relaxing atmosphere of Austin's fine restaurant. Appetizers, refreshments, cash bar & books available. Includes reserved seating at our 7pm program. $40/person in advance only.
Planned Parenthood Mixer 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Join us at On Tapp Lounge for our monthly mixer with Planned Parenthood. On Tapp is located on New Haven Haven just before you go over the Melbourne Causeway on the left side.
We meet at 5:30 pm the 4th Tuesday of every month. Brevard NOW and Planned Parenthood will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Roe v Wade and discuss the 2008 plans for both our organization. For more info, please call Michele Paccione/President at 480-9295 or e-mail at shellymk1@aol.com
Organization: Brevard NOW
Event link: www.myspace.com/brevardnow
Volusia Democratic Black Caucus
January 26, 2008, 11:30:00 AM
Stetson University campus in the Carton Union building
Dinner with Democrats
Spend an evening with Treasure Coast, Martin County and State politicos. All Presidential candidates have been invited (or their representatives) and we expect a good showing. Congressman Tim Mahoney will be our keynote speaker. Tickets for this exclusive event are $125 and the DECs primary fund raiser for this election year.
Time: Saturday, January 26 at 5:30 PM
Duration: 3 hours
Host: Martin County DEC
Contact Phone: 772 221 0405
Location:
Willoughby Country Club (Stuart, FL)
Willoughby Blvd. just south of Indian Street
Stuart, FL 34994
House Party for Christine Jennings in Bradenton
Mar 13 2008 - 10:00am - Mar 13 2008 - 11:30am
Bradenton, FL
United States
Call our Campaign HQ at 941/366-8121 for more information.
Rollins College Youth Forum
I am organizing a forum at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. It will be an event based around educating our youth voters on the issues that will comprise this next election. We are hoping to have speakers/representatives from both the Democratic and Republican Parties (even more specifically on certain candidates) to showcase their party's stance on each issue. The forum will be taking place at the beginning of March.
Time: Saturday, March 15 at 6:00 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Host: Brittany Fornof
Location:
Rollins College (Winter Park, FL)
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
House Party for Christine Jennings in Venice
Mar 20 2008 - 5:00pm - Mar 20 2008 - 6:30pm
Venice, FL
United States
Call our Campaign HQ at 941/366-8121 for more information.
Denim & Diamonds Gala Event (Fundraiser)
Seminole County Democrats will host a fundraising Gala event. We will be having country/western music, line dance lessons,poker & black jack tables, BBQ dinner,bar,silent auction and so much more.
Time: Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 PM
Duration: 5 hours
Host: Seminole County Democrats
Location: Lake Mary Event Center (Lake Mary, FL)
2008 Black Caucus Convention
The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida will host its 23rd Annual Convention May 15-17, 2008. Invited Guests: Presidential Candidates, National and State Elected Officials.
Time: Thursday, May 15 at 9:00 AM
Duration: 3 days
Host: Democratic Black Caucus of Florida
Contact Phone: 941-773-9177
Location:
Hyatt Hotel & Resorts (Sarasota, FL)
1000 BLVD of the ARTS
Sarasota, FL 34236
And for those interested in a more fun way to be liberal, here are Florida's Drinking Liberal groups:
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Island Jack's Patio Bar and Grille, 5425 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate (just East of 441)
* Hosted by Jacqueline Hope Derby and Dave Pfeffer, ftlauderdale (at) drinkingliberally.org
Orlando, Florida
* Every Wednesday, 6:00 pm onward
* Johnny's Fillin' Station, 2706 S Ferncreek Ave (NE corner of Michigan and Fern Creek)
* Hosted by Dan Hill, orlando (at) drinkingliberally.or
Pensacola, Florida
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Intermission, 214 S Palafox St
* Hosted by Terry Welch, pensacola (at) drinkingliberally.org
Tallahassee, Florida
* Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Gill's Tavern, 2545 North Monroe Street
* Hosted by Sharon Collins, tallahassee (at) drinkingliberally.org
South Tampa
* First Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* MacDintons Irish Pub, 405 S Howard Ave, Tampa (map)
* Hosted by Shadia Alame and Kirk Sander, southtampa (at) drinkingliberally.org
St. Petersburg
* Last Thursday of each month, 8:30 pm onward
* Limey's Pub, 1492 4th St N
* Hosted by Connor Davis and Dave Lee, stpetersburg (at) drinkingliberally.org
Brandon
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Old Chicago, 2042 Badlands Dr (Outside patio)
* Hosted by Joe Litton and Shirley Litton, brandon (at) drinkingliberally.org
Land O Lakes
* Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* Rapscallions, 4422 Land O Lakes Blvd (US-41)
* Hosted by Brian Reach and Michael Greenman, landolakes (at) drinkingliberally.org
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