TEXAS FOCUS: Groups and Events and Alternative Energy

TEXAS IN THE BLOGS: Rick Noriega was challenged by chickenhawk Republicans to turn over his military record to them for their approval. Rick Noriega did them one better: he turned his military record over to the American people for THEIR approval.

Rick Noriega for Senate Texas Independence Day Pary
Start: 2 Mar 2008 - 6:30pm
End: 2 Mar 2008 - 8:30pm

12311 Kimberley Lane
Houston, TX 77024

Host: Robert Baker
For more info on Rick Noriega for Senate, go here.

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


Herea are some alternative energy events:

San Antonio Permaculture and Eco-Awareness

Every month, we pick one location to clean up or change, and one small step at a time, try to heal the damage done to our planet.

We will discuss permaculture and alternative energy, recycling, and combat pollution.

There are many areas around San Antonio that need help, and the only way to affect change is to start working on it.

The Dallas Progressive Alternative Energy Meetup Group
Saturday, Mar 22, 2008, 1:00 PM
Want to know where this meeting is? Sign up for this Meetup.

The foremost purpose of The Dallas Alternative Energy Meetup Group is to bring together individuals seeking better, cleaner, more economical energy methods and technical experts working in the field of solar, wind, water, geothermal and other renewable sources to gain knowlege and how to use that knowledge. Any individual that has family or friends who live and breath air, those who live in a home, apartment, condo or townhouse as well as those who own automobiles or any other energy powered machinery would be well served to visit our monthly meetups.

Sign up to find out when a meeting is scheduled

Houston Solar/Wind April Seminar
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008, 1:00 PM

Days Inn Houston/Intercontinental North
12500 North Freeway I-45 Exit 61
Houston, TX 77060

Event fee: $25.00 per person
Visit www.helioselectic.com to purchase a seat.
info_at_helioselectric. com

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.

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

COOL HOUSE TOUR 2008
Sunday, June 22nd, noon to 6 p.m.
Austin, Texas

Talk to the owners, architects, builders and installers

You will see homes ranging from the affordable to high-end luxury, featuring:
* Solar electric (PV)
* Climate responsive design, for comfort and energy efficiency
* Green building materials and concepts
* Pleasing landscapes that save water
* Rainwater collection systems

Visit open houses featuring energy efficient and environmentally sound design and construction…in very cool houses!
How to take the tour: A Guidebook to the locations serves as your ticket and provides directions. Each site has a full page devoted to its significant features and sustainable highlights, along with a photo, so you can choose what you want to see and go at your own pace. Plot your personal tour from the map and directions in the Guidebook.

For more info email: info@txses.org


And here are some political meetings:

Dallas Area Christian Progressive Alliance Meeting
Mar 8 2008 - 2:00pm

Body:
This group is dedicated to living the radical love, compassion and justice of Jesus and promoting these values in religious and public discourse and policy. For more information, go to www.matthew-25.org/.

Location
Northaven United Methodist Church
11211 Preston Rd.
Dallas, TX

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