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  • Saturday, February 09, 2008

    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

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