TEXAS FOCUS: Darwin Day, Rick Noriega for Senate, Groups and Events

Feb. 12 is the day we celebrate both Lincoln's and Darwin's birthday. These two great men were born on the same day: Feb. 12th, 1809.

Here are some Darwin Day events in the Austin:

Center for Inquiry Austin: Darwin Day 2008, "Teaching Evolution"
Start Date and Time: 2008-02-10 13:00

Activities:
Program for Adults: 2 speakers and panel discussion with science educators, birthday cake!

Program for Kids: storytime, games, science based activities, info about Darwin, birthday cake and trilobite cookies!

Address:
Bookpeople, 6th and Lamar,
Austin, TX UNITED STATES
Sponsor: Center for Inquiry Austin
Contact: Jenni Acosta, austin@centerforinquiry.net, 512-919-4115


Here is a special Democratic Presidential Fundraiser in Dallas:

Presidential Fundraising Party for the Democratic presidential candidates
March 2nd, 2008, 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Adolphus Hotel
1321 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas

Proceeds go to their campaigns.
Sign up and help us take over the White House in November!
For more info contact March-on.org


Now some events for Rick Noriega's run for Senate:

Meet Rick Noriega, candidate for Texas Senate:

Rick to attend Meet Up
Fort Sam Houston 01/27/08, 3pm
Location: 1804 E Walters St, Off IH35 and Walters St, near Fort Sam Houston

Corpus Christi: breakfast with state representatives
Corpus Christi 01/28/08, 7:30am
Where: Executive Surf Club, 309 Water St.

Robstown: coffee and doughnuts
Robstown 1/28/08, 9:30am
Where: Nueces County -- Oak Pavilion, 415 Mainor Rd.

McAllen: State of the Union Rally McAllen 01/28/08, 6pm
Location: Cine el Rey, 311 S 17th St.

Weslaco: meet with local veterans Weslaco 01/29/08, 10am
Location: Weslaco City Hall, 255 S Kansas Ave.

Edinburg: lunch meet w/local leaders Edinburg 01/29/08, 12pm
Location: The Social Club, 205 Conquest Blvd.

Zapata: rally with local citizens Zapata 01/29/08, 5:30pm
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 1675 S US Highway

Laredo: meet and greet and GOTV event Laredo 01/29/08, 7:30pm
Location: Phillip V Room, La Posada Hotel, 1000 Zaragosa St.

Eagle Pass: breakfast, meet with local citizens Eagle Pass 01/30/08, 8:30am
Location: Cactus Steak House, 1916 E Main St., Eagle Pass

Del Rio: meet with local citizens Del Rio 01/30/08, 10:30am
Location: Falcon International Bank, 504 S Main St.

Uvalde: meet with local citizens Uvalde 01/30/08, 12:30pm
Location: Uvalde County Courthouse

Hondo: meet with veterans and local citizens Hondo 01/30/08, 3:30pm
Location: Medina County courthouse steps

San Antonio: Bexar County headquarters grand opening San Antonio 01/30/08, 6pm
Location: Noriega Campaign Headquarters, 7121 New Highway 90, Ste. 214

Here are some alternative energy related events coming up in Texas:

AWEA Wind Power Project Siting Workshop
02/14/2008 thru 02/15/2008
Early Registration Deadline: 01/24/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 01/24/2008
Event Contact: conference@awea.org
The Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701

This regionally-focused program will include presentations on emerging issues of project siting, such as bat interactions and wildlife research, wildlife survey techniques and radar concerns, and updates on siting processes. For more info go here.

Wind Energy Institute 2008
Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:30 AM - Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:00 PM
Presented by The University of Texas School of Law and The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Austin Convention Center

Standard Registration - $495 | $545 after Feb. 8, 2008
State Employees - $325 | $375 after Feb. 8, 2008

Exhibitor Space Available!
For more information call 512-475-6700.

Windpower 2008 Conference & Exhibition
WINDPOWER 2008 Conference & Exhibition will be held June 1 - 4, 2008 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

EXHIBITION
The Exhibiton at WINDPOWER 2008 will be an impressive display from close to 500 of the leading companies from all facets of the wind energy industry. Exhibitor reservations are currently being accepted - book now to ensure a prime location!

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The WINDPOWER conference program includes 300 speakers and moderators, 150 poster presentations, and over 50 sessions on leading wind energy topics organized into tracks with policy, business, and technical focuses. There is no better place to learn the latest industry developments and new technology than WINDPOWER 2008. Attendees can also participate in several day-long pre-conference seminars for more in-depth education on various topics. The Call for Papers will be available in the summer of 2007 for anyone interested in becoming a speaker or poster presenter at WINDPOWER 2008. For more information, contact Sakura Emerine at semerine@awea.org or (202) 383-2540.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you are an industry veteran, or a newcomer to this exciting field, interaction with over 7,000 wind energy professionals is key to advancing your business interests. With various receptions, a conference dinner, and numerous meal functions included in the conference schedule, you are sure to catch up with existing colleagues and make many new contacts.

Plano Democrats Fellowship Gathering
Friday, April 11, 18:30
Where: TBA - Plano TX 75074
For more info: office@collindems.us
Join area Democrats for an evening of conversation, food, and friendship

Here are the Texas Drinking Liberally groups for those who like to socialize with fellow Liberals:

Austin, Texas
* Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm onward
* The Dog and Duck Pub, 406 W 17th St (at Guadalupe)
* Hosted by Ben Andrews, austin (at) drinkingliberally.org

Corpus Christi, Texas
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Cassidy's Irish Pub, 601 N Water St
* Hosted by Teresa Klein and Jim Klein, corpuschristi (at) drinkingliberally.org


Dallas
* Second Friday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* The Stoneleigh P, 2926 Maple Ave (at Wolf across from the historic Stoneleigh Hotel)
* Check out our blog for announcements of Eating Liberally, Screening Liberally, Drinking Coffee Liberally and other nonsmoker-friendly gatherings. Also, please "friend" us at MySpace.com/DallasDrinkingLiberally.
* Hosted by Melissa Morgan, dallas (at) drinkingliberally.org

Addison
* Third Thursday of each month, 6pm until 8pm
* The Quarter, 15201 Addison Rd (next to Sambuca)
* http://www.myspace.com/addisondl
* There is road construction! However, Addison Rd is now re-opened in both directions for the time being.
* Hosted by John McClelland and Erica Stockbridge, addison (at) drinkingliberally.org

Mid-Cities
* First and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward
* Esparza's Tequila Factory and Grill, 3314 Harwood Rd, Bedford
* Hosted by Kathleen Thompson and Todd Hill, midcities (at) drinkingliberally.org


El Paso, Texas
* Third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
* Hemmingways, 214 Cincinnati Ave
* Hosted by Michael Apodaca and Lily Ruiz, elpaso (at) drinkingliberally.org

Houston, Texas
* First Thursday of each month, 7 PM onward
* Dog House Tavern, 2517 Bagby St
* TRYING SOMETHING NEW. GOING TO MEET 1ST THURS FOR A FEW MONTHS.
* Visit or post on the Houston forum: http://drinkingliberally.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=6
* Hosted by David Robertson, houston (at) drinkingliberally.org


New Braunfels, Texas
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* The Black Whale, On the Plaza in Downtown New Braunfels
* Hosted by Steve Woolbert and Greg Woodall, newbraunfels (at) drinkingliberally.org

San Antonio, Texas
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* The Cove, 606 W Cypress St (The Cove is located just west of San Pedro, where Cypress runs into Fredericksburg.)
* Hosted by Bill Livermore, Livi Bogrand and Ned Allen, sanantonio (at) drinkingliberally.org

Waxahachie, Texas
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm
* Library Lounge, downstairs in the Rogers Hotel, 100 E Main St (Take the elevator or stairs from lobby)
* Location changes from time to time. Be on the email for updates!
* Food available; no smoking. Conversation-friendly environment!
* Hosted by Nathalie Guyol, waxahachie (at) drinkingliberally.org