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Here are some alternative energy events around California:
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.
May 15-16, 2008 - California Climate Action Registry Sixth Annual Conference
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
San Diego, California
The California Climate Action Registry and Point Carbon invite you to join us in May for the 6th annual conference, Navigating the Carbon World. This two day event provides innovative insight into navigating climate programs across the globe. Participants will gain new perspectives to help chart their company's carbon-friendly course into the future.
This year for the first time, we are partnering with Point Carbon, a leading provider of independent news, analysis and consulting services for the global carbon market. Together we provide conference attendees with a unique perspective into understanding today’s carbon world.
Special EARLY BIRD RATES have just been extended through February 15th! This conference will sell out again, so REGISTER ONLINE TODAY to take advantage of these rates, available for a limited time.
For more information and registration, please go to:
www.climateregistry.org/EVENTS/Conference/
Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Pacific Grove, CA
2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
"Scaling Up: Building Tomorrow's Solutions"
August 17–22, 2008 • Asilomar Conference Center • Pacific Grove, California
Conference Co-Chairs:
Michael Baechler, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Rich Brown, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The 2008 ACEEE Summer Study is the 14th biennial ACEEE conference on Energy Efficiency in Buildings and will be held August 17–22, 2008. A diverse group of energy efficiency professionals from around the world will gather at this pre-eminent meeting to discuss the technological basis for, and practical implementation of, reducing energy use in buildings. Presentations and discussions will relate to the theme, "Scaling Up: Building Tomorrow's Solutions." What started out at the Summer Study nearly three decades ago as a fringe activity is now mainstream: energy efficiency in buildings. Energy efficiency now represents our best hope to avoid the worst consequences of global warming and energy resource depletion. But to achieve this potential, the energy efficiency "engine" has to be greatly expanded. New programs, technologies, and financing sources need to be developed. A new generation of energy efficiency practitioners, researchers, and policymakers needs to be trained and deployed to solve the problems we face. Do you have ideas about how to make this happen? Come share your ideas and engage in dialogue about these issues at the 2008 Summer Study. Exchange ideas with some of the leading thinkers, visionaries, and luminaries in the field while experiencing the magnificent natural setting that is Asilomar.
The Early Bird Registration Fee for the full conference is $720; the Regular Registration Fee is $820 (both fees include a set of conference proceedings). The one-day fee is $350. All speakers must pay the registration fee.
The conference will be conducted in a casual atmosphere conducive to developing working relationships. Dress is also casual; jeans and shorts are appropriate attire.
For more information, go here.
Here are some Peace Events around California:
Direct Action at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond
Richmond, CA
March 15, 2008 12:00PM to 04:00PM
Take Direct Action to stop war profiteering and Environmental Injustice and Racism at the Chevron refinery in Richmond!
11 am rally
Chevron Refinery
W. Cutting & S. Garrard Blvds, Richmond
1 pm action
Chevron Refinery, 841 Chevron Way, Richmond
Info: 510-984-2566
Location:
W. Cutting & S. Garrard Blvds
March 16 Peace Walk
Santa Monica, CA
March 16, 2008 05:00PM to 07:00PM
On March 16th, we will be co-sponsoring a peace walk with AFSC and other groups. We will meet at 5 pm at Reed Park in Santa Monica (7th and Wilshire) and will walk to Arlington West VFP Memorial on the beach just north of the Santa Monica Pier.
Those who wish to carpool from Topanga will meet at 4:15pm, at Pine Tree Circle, in front of Water Lily Cafe, 120 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga 90290
Location: 7th and Wilshire
Directions: Reed Park
5 years is enough for Iraq War
Modesto, CA
March 19, 2008 05:00PM to 06:00PM
we will have a peace vigil from 5 to6.
Location: McHenry and Neeham
Directions: Also known as 5 Points.
Vigil to Mark 5th Anniversary of War
Carlsbad, CA
March 15, 2008 01:00PM to 03:00PM
Join us as we mark this 5th anniversary
of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
Corner of Carlsbad Blvd. & Cannon Rd. near Pacific Ocean
March 15, 2007
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please help us keep the focus on this message: U.S. Out of Iraq Now. Bring Our Troops Home Now
Location: Carlsbad Blvd. & Cannon Rd
Directions: Cannon Park, near power plant
Candle Light Vigil for Peace
Costa Mesa, CA
March 19, 2008 12:00PM to 02:00PM
We will be meeting every Wednesday in Lent, beginning Feb 13 culminating March 19th. Members and Friends of Fairview Community Church will be praying for peace and lighting candles as a witness to peace. Please join us as we observe the anniversary of the war, and pray for an end to this war in Iraq and violence everywhere. We'll be on the corner of Fair and Fairview in Costa Mesa.
Location: 2525 Fairview Road
Directions: Off the 55 S exit Fair/Del Mar, turn Right on Fair, church on corner of Fair and Fairview. From 405 exit Fairview, head South to corner of Fairview and Fair.
Good Friday Witness
Livermore, CA
March 21, 2008 07:00AM to 12:15PM
Good Friday Witness, Vasco & Patterson Pass Road, Livermore Nuclear Weapons Labs.
Prayer service and nonviolent civil disobedience action. Embracing the Beloved Community-- peace, justice, hope and equality; Rejecting the violence of empire-- torture, terror, lies and the bomb, Father Louie Vitale preaching. Fr. Vitale will just be returning from 5 months in Federal Prison after his arrest at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, headquarters of the U.S. Army Intelligence and the training place for "interrogators" at such places as Guatanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib.
Walk to the gate of the lab for civil disobedience. Community gathering nearby follows the action.
Ecumenical Peace Institute & Livermore Conversion Project. http://www.epicalc.org/ (510) 655-1162
Location: Vasco & Pattereson Pass Road
Directions: take 580 east from San Francisco Bay. Exit Vasco south. Turn left onto Patterson Pass Road.
Pacifica Peace People Anti-War Vigil
Pacifica, CA
March 19, 2008 06:00PM to 07:00PM
Pacifica Peace People will hold a vigil to protest the war and show our support for bringing the troops home as soon as possible. Bring signs and warm clothing.
Location: 500 Linda Mar Boulevard
Directions: From 280, go south on Highway 1. Turn left on Linda Mar Boulevard. Park in Safeway lot. Vigil will be in front of the Denny's.
United Congregational Church Candlelight Peace Vigil
Irvine, CA
March 19, 2008 06:30PM to 08:00PM
Members and friends of Irvine United Congregational Church are invited to help us honor the American & Iraqi victims of five years of US occupation and to stand together for peace. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. Please bring candles, holders and signs.
Location: 308 W. Yale Loop
Directions: NE corner of Alton Pkwy. & Culver Dr. by the baseball fields
Surge For Peace
Walnut Creek, CA
March 15, 2008 11:00AM to 02:00PM
We will gather at the Walnut Creek BART station, Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. and march through downtown Walnut Creek ending up at Civic Park for a peace rally. The march will feature live music, street theater and noise. Some signs provided or make your own. 20-25 endorsing organizations will have tables at the park. Many churches will march together as a group. Speakers at the rally to be announced later.
Location: California Bl. and Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Directions: Take BART to Walnut Creek station
Here are some progressive groups and events in California:
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.
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
Here are some alternative energy events around California:
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.
May 15-16, 2008 - California Climate Action Registry Sixth Annual Conference
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
San Diego, California
The California Climate Action Registry and Point Carbon invite you to join us in May for the 6th annual conference, Navigating the Carbon World. This two day event provides innovative insight into navigating climate programs across the globe. Participants will gain new perspectives to help chart their company's carbon-friendly course into the future.
This year for the first time, we are partnering with Point Carbon, a leading provider of independent news, analysis and consulting services for the global carbon market. Together we provide conference attendees with a unique perspective into understanding today’s carbon world.
Special EARLY BIRD RATES have just been extended through February 15th! This conference will sell out again, so REGISTER ONLINE TODAY to take advantage of these rates, available for a limited time.
For more information and registration, please go to:
www.climateregistry.org/EVENTS/Conference/
Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Pacific Grove, CA
2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
"Scaling Up: Building Tomorrow's Solutions"
August 17–22, 2008 • Asilomar Conference Center • Pacific Grove, California
Conference Co-Chairs:
Michael Baechler, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Rich Brown, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The 2008 ACEEE Summer Study is the 14th biennial ACEEE conference on Energy Efficiency in Buildings and will be held August 17–22, 2008. A diverse group of energy efficiency professionals from around the world will gather at this pre-eminent meeting to discuss the technological basis for, and practical implementation of, reducing energy use in buildings. Presentations and discussions will relate to the theme, "Scaling Up: Building Tomorrow's Solutions." What started out at the Summer Study nearly three decades ago as a fringe activity is now mainstream: energy efficiency in buildings. Energy efficiency now represents our best hope to avoid the worst consequences of global warming and energy resource depletion. But to achieve this potential, the energy efficiency "engine" has to be greatly expanded. New programs, technologies, and financing sources need to be developed. A new generation of energy efficiency practitioners, researchers, and policymakers needs to be trained and deployed to solve the problems we face. Do you have ideas about how to make this happen? Come share your ideas and engage in dialogue about these issues at the 2008 Summer Study. Exchange ideas with some of the leading thinkers, visionaries, and luminaries in the field while experiencing the magnificent natural setting that is Asilomar.
The Early Bird Registration Fee for the full conference is $720; the Regular Registration Fee is $820 (both fees include a set of conference proceedings). The one-day fee is $350. All speakers must pay the registration fee.
The conference will be conducted in a casual atmosphere conducive to developing working relationships. Dress is also casual; jeans and shorts are appropriate attire.
For more information, go here.
Here are some Peace Events around California:
Direct Action at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond
Richmond, CA
March 15, 2008 12:00PM to 04:00PM
Take Direct Action to stop war profiteering and Environmental Injustice and Racism at the Chevron refinery in Richmond!
11 am rally
Chevron Refinery
W. Cutting & S. Garrard Blvds, Richmond
1 pm action
Chevron Refinery, 841 Chevron Way, Richmond
Info: 510-984-2566
Location:
W. Cutting & S. Garrard Blvds
March 16 Peace Walk
Santa Monica, CA
March 16, 2008 05:00PM to 07:00PM
On March 16th, we will be co-sponsoring a peace walk with AFSC and other groups. We will meet at 5 pm at Reed Park in Santa Monica (7th and Wilshire) and will walk to Arlington West VFP Memorial on the beach just north of the Santa Monica Pier.
Those who wish to carpool from Topanga will meet at 4:15pm, at Pine Tree Circle, in front of Water Lily Cafe, 120 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga 90290
Location: 7th and Wilshire
Directions: Reed Park
5 years is enough for Iraq War
Modesto, CA
March 19, 2008 05:00PM to 06:00PM
we will have a peace vigil from 5 to6.
Location: McHenry and Neeham
Directions: Also known as 5 Points.
Vigil to Mark 5th Anniversary of War
Carlsbad, CA
March 15, 2008 01:00PM to 03:00PM
Join us as we mark this 5th anniversary
of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
Corner of Carlsbad Blvd. & Cannon Rd. near Pacific Ocean
March 15, 2007
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please help us keep the focus on this message: U.S. Out of Iraq Now. Bring Our Troops Home Now
Location: Carlsbad Blvd. & Cannon Rd
Directions: Cannon Park, near power plant
Candle Light Vigil for Peace
Costa Mesa, CA
March 19, 2008 12:00PM to 02:00PM
We will be meeting every Wednesday in Lent, beginning Feb 13 culminating March 19th. Members and Friends of Fairview Community Church will be praying for peace and lighting candles as a witness to peace. Please join us as we observe the anniversary of the war, and pray for an end to this war in Iraq and violence everywhere. We'll be on the corner of Fair and Fairview in Costa Mesa.
Location: 2525 Fairview Road
Directions: Off the 55 S exit Fair/Del Mar, turn Right on Fair, church on corner of Fair and Fairview. From 405 exit Fairview, head South to corner of Fairview and Fair.
Good Friday Witness
Livermore, CA
March 21, 2008 07:00AM to 12:15PM
Good Friday Witness, Vasco & Patterson Pass Road, Livermore Nuclear Weapons Labs.
Prayer service and nonviolent civil disobedience action. Embracing the Beloved Community-- peace, justice, hope and equality; Rejecting the violence of empire-- torture, terror, lies and the bomb, Father Louie Vitale preaching. Fr. Vitale will just be returning from 5 months in Federal Prison after his arrest at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, headquarters of the U.S. Army Intelligence and the training place for "interrogators" at such places as Guatanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib.
Walk to the gate of the lab for civil disobedience. Community gathering nearby follows the action.
Ecumenical Peace Institute & Livermore Conversion Project. http://www.epicalc.org/ (510) 655-1162
Location: Vasco & Pattereson Pass Road
Directions: take 580 east from San Francisco Bay. Exit Vasco south. Turn left onto Patterson Pass Road.
Pacifica Peace People Anti-War Vigil
Pacifica, CA
March 19, 2008 06:00PM to 07:00PM
Pacifica Peace People will hold a vigil to protest the war and show our support for bringing the troops home as soon as possible. Bring signs and warm clothing.
Location: 500 Linda Mar Boulevard
Directions: From 280, go south on Highway 1. Turn left on Linda Mar Boulevard. Park in Safeway lot. Vigil will be in front of the Denny's.
United Congregational Church Candlelight Peace Vigil
Irvine, CA
March 19, 2008 06:30PM to 08:00PM
Members and friends of Irvine United Congregational Church are invited to help us honor the American & Iraqi victims of five years of US occupation and to stand together for peace. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. Please bring candles, holders and signs.
Location: 308 W. Yale Loop
Directions: NE corner of Alton Pkwy. & Culver Dr. by the baseball fields
Surge For Peace
Walnut Creek, CA
March 15, 2008 11:00AM to 02:00PM
We will gather at the Walnut Creek BART station, Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. and march through downtown Walnut Creek ending up at Civic Park for a peace rally. The march will feature live music, street theater and noise. Some signs provided or make your own. 20-25 endorsing organizations will have tables at the park. Many churches will march together as a group. Speakers at the rally to be announced later.
Location: California Bl. and Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Directions: Take BART to Walnut Creek station
Here are some progressive groups and events in California:
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.
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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