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  • Saturday, February 16, 2008

    CALIFORNIA FOCUS: Alternative Energy, Charlie Brown, Groups and Events

    Here are some progressive groups and events in California:

    Environmental Nature Center Environmental Nature Center Founder, Robert House
    Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    Environmental Nature Center
    1601 16th Street
    Newport Beach , CA 92663
    949-645-8489

    Take a walk with Environmental Nature Center founder, Robert House and learn about the plant communities of California while enjoying the sights and sounds of winter at the ENC.

    Hopefully, we'll also get a tour of their new LEED Certified building while it's under construction.

    Admission is free and there are no tour fees.

    Bring a sack lunch.

    Environmental Nature Center

    Fight Hunger in San Francisco - Volunteer at the San Francisco Food Bank
    When: Saturday, March 29th 2008, at 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Where: San Francisco Food Bank
    900 Pennsylvania Ave.
    San Francisco, CA 94107

    Host: San Francisco Young Democrats and Democrats Work
    Contact: info@democratswork.org
    Info: Join Democrats Work and the San Francisco Young Democrats at the San Francisco Food Bank on Saturday, March 29th from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Our work will mean that thousands of pounds of food will be distributed at meal and pantry programs throughout the city.

    Be sure to wear your Democrats Work t-shirts! Free t-shirts for the first 10 folks to RSVP.


    Here are some alternative energy events:

    JPL Lecture Series: Where in the World Will Our Energy Come From?
    Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    4800 Oak Grove Drive
    San Marino , CA 91108
    (818) 354-0112

    Where in the World Will Our Energy Come From?

    Jet Propulsion Laboratories: California Institute of Technology presents this very exciting lecture on Feb 28:

    Where in the world will our energy come from? What would it take for the world to get away from fossil fuels and switch over to renewable energy? It takes more than willingness to buy a Prius or to install solar panels on your roof. If we want to use wind, solar thermal, solar electric, biomass, hydroelectric and geothermal energy it will take a lot of planning, and willingness on the part of governments and industry. It takes R&D investment, a favorable price per unit of energy to get anyone to produce alternative energy, and plenty of resources to create those energy sources.

    Speaker :
    Dr. Nate Lewis
    George L. Argyros Professor of Chemistry, Caltech

    Date:
    Thursday, February 28, 2008, 7p.m.

    Location:
    The von Kármán Auditorium at JPL
    4800 Oak Grove Drive
    Pasadena, CA

    Cost: FREE

    For directions and more info.

    Photovoltaic System Design for Engineers & Designers: A 3-Day Course on Production
    2/25/2008 - 2/27/2008

    Location: Santa Monica, CA
    Cost: $1050 gen/ $900 stud
    Organization: High Sun Engineering
    Phone: 707 869 9391
    Website: http://www.sunengineer.com/workshops.htm

    Description:
    High Sun Engineering, the West Coast’s leading solar engineering firm, presents an intensive solar workshop for design professionals on the skills needed to produce high quality PV system designs, feasibility reports, drawings and specifications that are currently in high demand by architectural design teams, engineering firms, developers, and discerning property owners. Who Should Attend: EE’s, ME’s, Designers, Engineering Students, & Industry Professionals. Course Mat`ls: Workbook & CDR with references, calculation tools, sample specifications & sample drawing sets to use as a guide for your future designs. Classes offered quarterly.

    Grid-tied Photovoltaics
    2/25/2008 - 2/28/2008
    Location: San Diego, CA
    Cost: $700 ($650 SEI Membe
    Organization: Solar Energy International (SEI)
    Phone: 970.963.8855
    Website: http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/gridtiedpvd.h

    Description:
    This course was developed for those seeking employment in the booming solar industry or for homeowners looking to install their own systems or hire a contractor. The curriculum provides a strong foundation on the batteryless grid-tied market and will not cover battery-based systems. If you know you will be working in an urban area with a focus on batteryless grid-tied installations, the Grid-tied PV class is for you.

    Grid-tied Photovoltaics
    3/17/2008 - 3/21/2008
    Location: Aram Solar- Manteca, CA
    Cost: $850 ($800 SEI Membe
    Organization: Solar Energy International
    Phone: 970-963-8855
    Website: http://solarenergy.org/workshops/gridtiedpvd.html

    Description:
    Join Solar Energy International (SEI) and Aram Solar for a 5- day workshop on grid-tied photovoltaics. Get your hands-on and learn to design and install a complete solar electric system. This workshop is for the beginner who wants to use PV on their home or business and for those seeking employment in the solar industry. It will take place March 17th- 21st at Aram Solar in Manteca, CA. The state of California offers some great renewable energy tax credits for installing solar hot water and photovoltaic systems on homes and businesses, and the time is ripe to learn how to design and install these systems. Register by visiting SEI`s website, www.solarenergy.org or call Matthew Harris at 970-527-7657 or email him at matthew@solarenergy.org.


    For those in the 4th Congressional District of California (Modoc, Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, Nevada and Placer Counties), here are some chances to meet Congressional Candidate Lt. Col. Charlie Brown:

    Nevada City House Party
    Saturday February 23, 2008 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Auburn House Party
    Sunday February 24, 2008 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Rocklin Fundraiser
    Sunday March 16, 2008 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    To RSVP, or for more information abuot any of these events, call (916) 782-7696 or e-mail info@charliebrownforcongress.org

    Camarillo Democratic Party Annual Pizza Night Fundraiser
    6 p.m. March 7 (preceding our GENERAL MEETING at 7 p.m.)

    $15 for pizza, salad, dessert & beverages
    Join us, hang out with your fellow members & have some fun!

    Info and reservations: Joan Rust, 484-6601, joan@rusts.net

    MONTHLY DEMONSTRATION: Seniors Against War Seal Beach
    Last Saturday of every month from 10 to Noon
    Contact: email: to2runners @ verizon.net
    Details: Senior Patriots Against the War in Seal Beach

    End the war-Bring the troops back home-Take care of them when they do come home.

    Senior Patriots Against the War is tightly focused on the above agenda only. We ask that other demonstrators joining us not bring signs regarding other causes which may dilute our message.

    Protest at Seal Beach Blvd
    At the entrance to Leisure World right next to Boeing plant and not too far from the Naval Weapons Stations, Seal Beach exit off the 405. Parking is at the Seal Beach Market. People need to bring their own signs.

    For more info: Tom Pontac at: to2runners@verizon.net
    or Jackie Bunnell at jackie.bunnell@verizon.net


    WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL IN HUNTINGTON BEACH: Every Sunday, 7 PM

    It's hard for most people to imagine a world at peace. We are a very small group of people who believe that this is indeed possible and that peace will happen once enough people believe that it can. So we stand at the pier every Sunday night with a sign that says: "Visualize World Peace. It's up to you". We also believe in non-violence both physically and in our thoughts. We will discuss peace and non-violence with anyone who is rational and smile quietly at those who aren't. We hold this vigil in a spirit of dignity and respect for all as we try to build bridges with those who don't share our philosophy.

    Please bring a candle or just help us hold up our banner (no signs please; we have our banner!)

    Contact: mtheriault@socal.rr.com


    California for Democracy:
    Here are some local Democracy for America groups (click on the link for more info)

    DFA Marin

    Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley

    Democratic Club of Coarsegold

    DFA - Central Coast

    DFA-CFD of Fresno & Madera Counties

    DFA-CFD of Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties

    Democracy for Monterey County

    DFA-Orange County

    East Bay for Democracy

    Sacramento for Democracy

    San Diego for Democracy

    (San Fernando) Valley Grassroots for Democracy

    San Francisco for Democracy

    San Mateo County Democracy for America

    Santa Barbara Progressive Coalition

    Sonoma County DFA


    Democrats of North Orange County
    Bill Daly, President
    714-990-6767
    Bruce Sandercock, Vice-President
    714-871-5244
    P. O. Box 6597
    Fullerton, CA 92834
    Monthly meeting: First Thursday, Sizzler Restaurant,
    1401 N. Harbor, Fullerton; 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting

    Santa Clara County (San Jose) Democratic Party Meetup
    We meet at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Dem Party Office, 2102 Almaden Road, Suite 114, San Jose, 95125. Feel free to bring snacks to share.

    Brought to you by the Santa Clara County Democratic Party (http://www.sccdp.org).... Please join us to learn ways to help elect Democrats in Santa Clara County and beyond.

    ~~Together, America Can Do Better!~~

    On Almaden ROAD (not Expwy), between Curtner and Canoas Garden. It's OK to park in the big lot, despite posted warnings.

    Internet directions usually suggest taking Almaden Expressway, which is sometimes backed up. A lower stress route is to take Bird Avenue west from 280 and follow it all the way until it dead-ends at Malone. Left on Malone, Right on Almaden Road and 2102 is on the first corner on your left.

    We meet in Suite 114, first door on your left as you enter the glass doors marked Main Entrance.


    Drinking Liberally:

    For those who like a more social, and beer focused, environment, there's Drinking Liberally. Here are the Drinking Liberally groups in California:

    San Jose
    * Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 and on
    * Trials Pub in downtown San Jose, 265 N 1st St (main cross streets: W St James and W Julian)
    * September is our first meeting with our new host! I'm looking for a co-host, so let me know if you are interested
    * Hosted by Mia White, sanjose (at) drinkingliberally.org


    Downtown Los Angeles
    * Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00-8:00 pm
    * The Edison, 108 West 2nd St
    * We'll be in the area past the bar, known as the "Generator Lounge" (the entrance to the bar is through the alley off of 2nd street)
    * Hosted by Vincent Jones, Cecilia Cabello, Becca Doten, Roxi Reeves and Jim Kennedy, downtownla (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Hollywood
    * Second Wednesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 PM
    * Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 575 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles 90036 (near corner of 6th avenue)
    * http://www.mollymalonesla.com/
    * Hosted by Vincent Jones, Jim Kennedy and Mary Jack, la (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Pasadena
    * Every Tuesday, 7:30-10:00 pm
    * Madeleine's Wine Bistro, 1030 E Green St (between Wilson and Catalina)
    * We'll start out in the wine bar, then move out to the front patio.
    * Hosted by Asa Hopkins, pasadena (at) drinkingliberally.org

    San Fernando Valley
    * First and third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
    * The White Harte Pub, 22456 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills (Two blocks west of Shoup Ave.)
    * Hosted by Andy Beaton and Jon Hytowitz, sfv (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Westside
    * Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
    * Cock and Bull Pub, 2947 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
    * Hosted by Vincent Jones, Mary Jack, Robert Coyner, Gisele Perez, Jeremy Bloom, Tami Reiss, Marc Saltzberg and Jim Kennedy, westsidela (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Monterey, California
    * First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward
    * Ol' Factory Cafe, 1725 Contra Costa St (In Sand City, off of Del Monte Blvd)
    * http://www.olfactorycafe.com/
    * Please note that The Ol' Factory Cafe currently only takes cash and local checks.
    * Hosted by Annie Ho, monterey (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Santa Ana
    * Every Thursday, 8:30 pm onward
    * Memphis Bar, 201 N Broadway (Artists Village)
    * Hosted by Mike Lawson, orangecounty (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Rancho Santa Margarita
    * Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
    * Canyon Fireside Grille, 22312 El Paseo
    * Hosted by Gary Kephart, rsm (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Huntington Beach
    * First and third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
    * Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co. - Out Back On The Patio, 19461 Main St
    * Next Meeting will be on Thursday November 15th
    * Hosted by Scott McKown and Louise Stewardson, huntingtonbeach (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Sacramento, California
    * Second Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
    * BJs Restaurant and Brewery, 3531 N Freeway Blvd (Natomas)
    * Come check out our new venue and meet some new people!
    * Hosted by Leslie Simmons, sacramento (at) drinkingliberally.org

    San Diego, California
    * Every other Tuesday, 7:30 pm onward
    * Nunu's Cocktail Lounge, 3537 5th Ave (Between Brookes and Ivy Ln)
    * We will also be meeting periodically at Firehouse in Pacific Beach for special editions of Drinking Liberally. 722 Grand Avenue Pacific Beach, CA 92109
    * Hosted by Jesse Rubin and Jason Miller, sandiego (at) drinkingliberally.org

    San Francisco
    * Every Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm
    * Nickie's, 466 Haight Street (between Fillmore & Webster) (Look for our red, white and blue striped bottle!)
    * Hosted by Susan Harrison, sf (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Oakland
    * Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
    * Luka's Taproom & Lounge, 2221 Broadway
    * Join us for the Eating Liberally Oakland Brunch at Luka's
    * Hosted by Cyril Allen and Philip Combs, oakland (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Napa
    * First and third Monday of each month, 5:00-6:30 pm
    * Compadre's, 505 Lincoln Ave
    * Hosted by Mick Winter and Lauren Coodley, napa (at) drinkingliberally.org


    San Luis Obispo, California
    * First and third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
    * The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way
    * Hosted by Lorrie Toles and Sergio Monge, slo (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Santa Barbara, California
    * Every Wednesday, 8 pm - 10 pm
    * Elsie's Bar, 117 W de la Guerra St (behind Paseo Nuveo Mall)
    * Elsie's is 21+ and cash only
    * Hosted by Daryl Chrisman and Bart Woolery, santabarbara (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Santa Clarita, California
    * Second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
    * Mulligans, 25848 Tournament Rd (Near Cal Arts)
    * Hosted by Michael Cruz, Bill Bailey and Minerva Williams, santaclarita (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Santa Cruz, California
    * First Tuesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
    * Cafe Pergolesi, 418 Cedar St (In the orange room to the right and back)
    * Hosted by Brandon Smith and Natalie Rojas, santacruz (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Stockton, California
    * Third Friday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
    * Stockton Grand Hotel, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd (Front of Bar)
    * Grand Hotel tel. 209-957-9090
    * Joel's Cell: 209-351-3397
    * Hosted by Joel Carignan, stockton (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Ventura, California
    * Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm
    * JJ Brewsky's, now and forever, 2344 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo (in the heart of Old Town Camarillo)
    * Join us every second and fourth Wednesdays at 8:00 PM for a pint and some politics!
    * Heather, Marie, Mark and Brian
    * Hosted by Heather Schmidt, Marie Davis, Mark Eggertsen and Brian Mack, ventura (at) drinkingliberally.org

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