MICHIGAN FOCUS: Groups and Events
Here are some events and groups in Michigan:
Giant Rummage Sale
Democrats of West Oakland County
Saturday, May 3, 9 am to 4 pm.
Location: 28525 Beck Road, Wixom MI 48393
Where? Crossroads Business Center, on Beck Road, in Wixom. One-half mile north of I-96........use Beck Rd exit off I-96. Or if driving from Wixom City....one mile south of Pontiac Trail. You can't miss the site -- signs all over. Indoors. Includes bake sale.
The night before, Friday night, we will be setting up, from 4 to 8. Good time to drop off your treasures. Or bring them over on Saturday. We will be pleased to pick up treasures at your location. For details call 248-624-4753.
Think of all the good things you are storing away and not using. Are you saving them for a good & noble cause? Hooray!! Eureka!! We are that good & noble cause. Share your treasures with us.
Please join us. Visit, shop, snack, and share your treasures with other nice people.
Contact: Flo Smith, phone 248-624-4753, email flos_at_cavtel.net
The Allegan and Ottawa County Democratic Parties are hosting a "Cinco de Mayo Fiesta" Fundraiser Saturday, 5-3-08, at Tres Lobos Grill & Bar, 381 Douglas Avenue, Holland, MI. A Silent Auction will be held to benefit both counties. Guest Speaker to be announced.
TIME: 6:00 p.m., Happy Hour with Cash Bar / 7:00 p.m., Dinner
DONATION: $30.00 per person / $15.00 per Student
CONTACT: Linda Reynolds, 269/694-6523, for tickets or additional information
The Gladwin County Democratic Party is hosting their "4th Annual Pig Roast" Fundraiser Saturday, 7-19-08, at the Ross Lake Park, Beaverton, MI—on M-18 just north of the bridge in Beaverton, MI. Our major fundraiser of the year featuring: Pulled Pork (barbequed on-site) – Live Music – Plenty of Great Company – Lots of Recreational Opportunities for families of all ages! We want to get out the message that only Democratic elected officials can change the political landscape in any positive and meaningful way.
DONATION: $10.00 Adults / $25.00 Family (1 or 2 Adults and all Minor Children)
$50.00 Gold Ticket. Same as the Family ticket except it is intended for people who want to make a bigger difference. As the ticket explains: I want to make an extra contribution to the Party.
As a Democrat, I know that my extra contribution brings extra satisfaction, not extra privileges.
CONTACT: Bob Frei, 989/435-3598
Democracy For America Training Academy in Lansing, MI
Saturday June 7th through Sunday June 8th
9am-6pm each day.
You have the power, now learn the skills! The Democracy for America Training Academy is coming to Lansing, MI for two days of exciting campaign training.
How many votes will it take to win in November? How do you find the perfect message and get it out to voters in your district? How will you raise enough money to pay for it all?
The DFA Training Academy will help you answer these questions and more.
At the DFA Training Academy, top campaign consultants with decades of experience give you the skills to run a winning campaign. Topics include: field planning, voter contact, fundraising, communications, volunteer recruitment and more.
Attendees will also get to hear directly from some of the most exciting 2008 candidates in their area and get a copy of the DFA Training Manual packed with over 180 pages of winning campaign info.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day and a social event will be organized Saturday evening so you can mingle and network with other activists in your area.
The training will run from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
If you plan on attending this training and have specific questions, call our Training Department hotline at DFA at 802-651-3200 Ext. 191.
If you are a candidate running for office and plan on attending, please email us at training(at)democracyforamerica.com and let us know.
For more info on the DFA Training Academy visit: www.democracyforamerica.com/training
Monthly Berkley Democratic Club Meeting:
Generally meets on Thursdays from 7pm to 8:30pm and all club meetings are open to the public. Bring your topics, ideas, and opinions to share and interact with other like-minded individuals!
All meetings are held at Anderson Middle School, 3205 Catalpa, Berkley, Michigan in the Media Center. We welcome you to join us!
Contact: http://www.berkleydems.org or info_at_berkleydems.org
Pontiac Democratic Club
Third Saturday of Every Month
Starting at 10:00am
Pontiac City Hall
47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
Phone: 248-338-7765
Monthly Flint, MI Progressive Caucus Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30:00 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church, Flint
Mid-Michigan DFA Monthly Meeting
First Wed of each month, 7:00 PM
SEIU Local
1026 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone Number: 517-482-1737
Farmington Hills Club Meeting
Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club
Third Wednesday of Every Month
Starting at 7:30pm
Web: http://www.ffhdc.org
Phone: 248-615-9119
Location: Varies...call or check out website for more info.
Pontiac Democratic Club
Third Saturday of Every Month
Starting at 10:00am
Pontiac City Hall
47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
Phone: 248-338-7765
Location: Pontiac City Hall, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
And for those who want to combine socializing with politics, here are some Michigan Drinking Liberally groups:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7pm
* Leopold Bros., 523 S Main St (between Packard and Madison by RR tracks)
* Hosted by Jenay Karlson, Leah Hanzlicek and Jeffrey Schultz, annarbor (at) drinkingliberally.org
Grand Rapids, Michigan
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Graydon's Crossing, 1223 Plainfield Ave NE (just north of Leonard)
* This month, we're meeting on Tuesday, 4 March at 7:00 for a Primary Results Watch Party
* Hosted by Brent Geers and Phil Skaggs, grandrapids (at) drinkingliberally.org
Houghton, Michigan
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Keweenaw Brewing Company, 408 Shelden Ave (Downtown Houghton)
* http://drinkingliberally.wikispaces.com
* Hosted by Jeremy Sandrik and Jon Maxwell, houghton (at) drinkingliberally.org
Lansing, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Reno's East, 1310 Abbott Rd, East Lansing (Corner of Abbott and Saginaw)
* Hosted by Julielyn Gibbons, lansing (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
* Second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* Mountain Town Brewing Company, 506 W Broadway St
* Hosted by Abhik Roy, Will Tomlinson, Scott Dunn and Brandon Mayer, mtpleasant (at) drinkingliberally.org
Oakland County, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Rochester Mills Beer Company, 410 Water St, Rochester (Downtown Rochester)
* Great food and some great brews, bring a hunger and a thirst for Democracy!
* Hosted by Ron Wasczenski, oaklandcounty (at) drinkingliberally.org
Giant Rummage Sale
Democrats of West Oakland County
Saturday, May 3, 9 am to 4 pm.
Location: 28525 Beck Road, Wixom MI 48393
Where? Crossroads Business Center, on Beck Road, in Wixom. One-half mile north of I-96........use Beck Rd exit off I-96. Or if driving from Wixom City....one mile south of Pontiac Trail. You can't miss the site -- signs all over. Indoors. Includes bake sale.
The night before, Friday night, we will be setting up, from 4 to 8. Good time to drop off your treasures. Or bring them over on Saturday. We will be pleased to pick up treasures at your location. For details call 248-624-4753.
Think of all the good things you are storing away and not using. Are you saving them for a good & noble cause? Hooray!! Eureka!! We are that good & noble cause. Share your treasures with us.
Please join us. Visit, shop, snack, and share your treasures with other nice people.
Contact: Flo Smith, phone 248-624-4753, email flos_at_cavtel.net
The Allegan and Ottawa County Democratic Parties are hosting a "Cinco de Mayo Fiesta" Fundraiser Saturday, 5-3-08, at Tres Lobos Grill & Bar, 381 Douglas Avenue, Holland, MI. A Silent Auction will be held to benefit both counties. Guest Speaker to be announced.
TIME: 6:00 p.m., Happy Hour with Cash Bar / 7:00 p.m., Dinner
DONATION: $30.00 per person / $15.00 per Student
CONTACT: Linda Reynolds, 269/694-6523, for tickets or additional information
The Gladwin County Democratic Party is hosting their "4th Annual Pig Roast" Fundraiser Saturday, 7-19-08, at the Ross Lake Park, Beaverton, MI—on M-18 just north of the bridge in Beaverton, MI. Our major fundraiser of the year featuring: Pulled Pork (barbequed on-site) – Live Music – Plenty of Great Company – Lots of Recreational Opportunities for families of all ages! We want to get out the message that only Democratic elected officials can change the political landscape in any positive and meaningful way.
DONATION: $10.00 Adults / $25.00 Family (1 or 2 Adults and all Minor Children)
$50.00 Gold Ticket. Same as the Family ticket except it is intended for people who want to make a bigger difference. As the ticket explains: I want to make an extra contribution to the Party.
As a Democrat, I know that my extra contribution brings extra satisfaction, not extra privileges.
CONTACT: Bob Frei, 989/435-3598
Democracy For America Training Academy in Lansing, MI
Saturday June 7th through Sunday June 8th
9am-6pm each day.
You have the power, now learn the skills! The Democracy for America Training Academy is coming to Lansing, MI for two days of exciting campaign training.
How many votes will it take to win in November? How do you find the perfect message and get it out to voters in your district? How will you raise enough money to pay for it all?
The DFA Training Academy will help you answer these questions and more.
At the DFA Training Academy, top campaign consultants with decades of experience give you the skills to run a winning campaign. Topics include: field planning, voter contact, fundraising, communications, volunteer recruitment and more.
Attendees will also get to hear directly from some of the most exciting 2008 candidates in their area and get a copy of the DFA Training Manual packed with over 180 pages of winning campaign info.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day and a social event will be organized Saturday evening so you can mingle and network with other activists in your area.
The training will run from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
If you plan on attending this training and have specific questions, call our Training Department hotline at DFA at 802-651-3200 Ext. 191.
If you are a candidate running for office and plan on attending, please email us at training(at)democracyforamerica.com and let us know.
For more info on the DFA Training Academy visit: www.democracyforamerica.com/training
Monthly Berkley Democratic Club Meeting:
Generally meets on Thursdays from 7pm to 8:30pm and all club meetings are open to the public. Bring your topics, ideas, and opinions to share and interact with other like-minded individuals!
All meetings are held at Anderson Middle School, 3205 Catalpa, Berkley, Michigan in the Media Center. We welcome you to join us!
Contact: http://www.berkleydems.org or info_at_berkleydems.org
Pontiac Democratic Club
Third Saturday of Every Month
Starting at 10:00am
Pontiac City Hall
47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
Phone: 248-338-7765
Monthly Flint, MI Progressive Caucus Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30:00 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church, Flint
Mid-Michigan DFA Monthly Meeting
First Wed of each month, 7:00 PM
SEIU Local
1026 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone Number: 517-482-1737
Farmington Hills Club Meeting
Farmington / Farmington Hills Democratic Club
Third Wednesday of Every Month
Starting at 7:30pm
Web: http://www.ffhdc.org
Phone: 248-615-9119
Location: Varies...call or check out website for more info.
Pontiac Democratic Club
Third Saturday of Every Month
Starting at 10:00am
Pontiac City Hall
47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
Phone: 248-338-7765
Location: Pontiac City Hall, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
And for those who want to combine socializing with politics, here are some Michigan Drinking Liberally groups:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7pm
* Leopold Bros., 523 S Main St (between Packard and Madison by RR tracks)
* Hosted by Jenay Karlson, Leah Hanzlicek and Jeffrey Schultz, annarbor (at) drinkingliberally.org
Grand Rapids, Michigan
* Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Graydon's Crossing, 1223 Plainfield Ave NE (just north of Leonard)
* This month, we're meeting on Tuesday, 4 March at 7:00 for a Primary Results Watch Party
* Hosted by Brent Geers and Phil Skaggs, grandrapids (at) drinkingliberally.org
Houghton, Michigan
* Every Thursday, 7:00 pm onward
* Keweenaw Brewing Company, 408 Shelden Ave (Downtown Houghton)
* http://drinkingliberally.wikispaces.com
* Hosted by Jeremy Sandrik and Jon Maxwell, houghton (at) drinkingliberally.org
Lansing, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Reno's East, 1310 Abbott Rd, East Lansing (Corner of Abbott and Saginaw)
* Hosted by Julielyn Gibbons, lansing (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
* Second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* Mountain Town Brewing Company, 506 W Broadway St
* Hosted by Abhik Roy, Will Tomlinson, Scott Dunn and Brandon Mayer, mtpleasant (at) drinkingliberally.org
Oakland County, Michigan
* Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Rochester Mills Beer Company, 410 Water St, Rochester (Downtown Rochester)
* Great food and some great brews, bring a hunger and a thirst for Democracy!
* Hosted by Ron Wasczenski, oaklandcounty (at) drinkingliberally.org
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