MICHIGAN FOCUS: Mark Schauer, Gary Peters, Groups and Events
WINNING MICHIGAN: Please donate to win some hotly contested House seats as well as local races in Michigan.
BLOGGING MICHIGAN: I notice that Michigan has a particularly good round up of blogs.
Michigan Liberal is an excellent source of news, events and politics in Michigan.
Blogging for Michigan is another excellent source of news, events and politics in Michigan.
Mid-Michigan DFA is a good way to stay connected with fellow progressives in the Lansing area.
The Michigan Coalition for Progress is an independent progressive voice for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding elected political leaders accountable and moving Michigan forward.
Here are some Obama events in Michigan:
Active Teens of America (Fundraising)
The objective of this fundraiser/ informative meeting is to get across Obama's policies to the younger crowd and anyone that is willing to take the time & listen. I will be providing a list of organizations, you can select the organization that you want to donate to.
Time: Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM
Contact Phone: 3134249396
Location:
Southfield Library (Southfield, MI)
Strategies for Flint's COMEBACK (Unite for Change)
Based on the present agenda for CHANGE, this meeting will be one for local residents to develop strategies to increase the voter registration efforts being made. In addition we want to brainstorm and develop strategies to improve the quality of our city. Some of the specific topics to discuss are: What can I do as an individual to make CHANGE in my community? What contribution can I make as an individual towards CHANGE in my community? What's a good approach to talk with my neighbors about integrating positive CHANGE to UNITE my neighborhood? Also We will share ideas about new businesses that can be developed in our city to develop economic prosperity again. How can residents in the community work together to bring our ideas to fruition. Discuss ways of handling situations that have made our neighborhoods less appealing to live in. Refreshments will be served but don't be shy about bringing something to share. Please email cydneyscott@hotmail.com You don't have to live in Flint to attend, anyone anywhere in the surrounding area is invited to attend.
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Scott Family House (Flint, MI)
1609 Welch Boulevard
Flint, MI 48504
Pontiac District 6 'Barack the Vote' (Voter Registration Drive)
Voter Registration Drive in Pontiac's Distric 6. This is a local barber shop. We will register new voters and canvass the area.
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Front Page Kuts (Pontiac, MI)
735 Perry Street
Sunset Market Plaza
Pontiac, MI 48342
Washtenaw County Unity BBQ (Unite for Change)
We've been working hard for over a year and now it's time to have a little fun and a lot of BBQ. All are welcome.
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 4:00 PM
Contact Phone: 734-330-9911
Location:
Home of Derrick Jackson (Ypsilanti, MI)
1427 Glengrove
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Buchanan Farmers Market (Voter Registration Drive)
We will have a weekly voter registration table set up at the Buchanan Farmers Market form 8 am - 1 PM. When volunteering, please indicate the time frame you are available to staff the table. Thanks!
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 AM
Location:
Buchanan Farmers Market (Buchanan, MI)
122 Days Ave.
Buchanan, MI 49107
Bridgman Library Voter Registration (Voter Registration Drive)
Looking for volunteers to help man a table at the Bridgman MI Library.
We will have a voter registration table set up from 11 am - 3 PM. Please indicate what time you are available when you RSVP!
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Bridgman Public Library (Bridgman, MI)
4460 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
Unite for change in Portage, MI
A neighborhood meeting to organize local volunteers for the Obama campaign.
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 3:30 PM
Contact Phone: 860-514-4573
Location:
Jason and Sarah Colvin's Apt. (Portage, MI)
6338 Leyland Pine St.
Portage, MI 49024
"Rock the Vote For Change" Registration Drive (Voter Registration Drive)
Come and enjoy local bands and all the NLRC has to offer (bowling, putt-putt, arcade, billiards) at the biggest Voter Registration event in Northern Michigan! We'll bring the music - you bring yourself, your friends, family and anyone else who hasn't registered to vote! -------More details to come--------- The line up is still being confirmed - if you have suggestions or are in a band yourself that would like to jam for a good cause, let us know.
Time: Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 PM
Contact Phone: 313-492-1410
Location:
Norther Lights Recreation Center (Harbor Springs, MI)
8865 M-119
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Bridgman Library Voter Registration (Voter Registration Drive)
Looking for volunteers to help man a table at the Bridgman MI Library.
We will have a voter registration table set up from 11 am - 3 PM. Please indicate what time you are available when you RSVP!
Time: Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 PM
Location:
Bridgman Public Library (Bridgman, MI)
4460 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
Bridgman Library Voter Registration (Voter Registration Drive)
Looking for volunteers to help man a table at the Bridgman MI Library.
We will have a voter registration table set up from 11 am - 3 PM. Please indicate what time you are available when you RSVP!
Time: Saturday, August 16 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Bridgman Public Library (Bridgman, MI)
4460 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
MICHIGAN HOUSE RACES:
MI-07 is a Congressional District that we have a very good shot at taking this year. It is one of the top battleground districts in the country. Mark Schauer is the Democrat running for the MI-07 House seat. Here is a video of Mark Schauer giving a keynote address at a climate conference:
If you live in the district, please volunteer to help Mark out.
MI-09 is the other one is Michigan house seat we can flip to blue. Gary Peters is running for this seat and is raising a good deal of money to mount a strong challenge to a Bush Republican. Peters has been endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters, the Michigan AFL-CIO and the Veterans Alliance for Security and Democracy, among many others. Gary is in favor of bringing out troops home and giving our Veterans the benefits and healthcare they deserve. The Repub he is challenging has consistently voted AGAINST expanding veterans benefits.
If you live in MI-09 district, please volunteer for Gary and help flip another House seat to blue.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY EVENTS IN MICHIGAN:
3rd Annual Michigan Energy Fair
June 27th – 29th, 2008
Manistee County Fairgrounds
In Onekama, MI
Click here for more info.
06/24/2008 - 06/25/2008: Embracing a Green Future – a conference for manufacturers
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan- GVSU Eberhard Center
Cost: $445
Embracing a Green Future will teach manufacturers sustainable business practices to help them achieve triple bottom line results like these:
· A 50% reduction in energy costs - Rapid-Line, Inc.
· A 10% reduction in operating costs-H&L Advantage
· A 16-million-gallon reduction in water use, saving more than $30,000 each year-Metalworks
· A 35% reduction in metal scrap-Whirlpool, Corp.
More info here. Register for this event by Friday June 13, 2008. Please contact Natalia Powers at 616-771-0327 if you have additional questions.
08/21/2008 - 08/23/2008: Great Lakes Green 2008: Residential Green Building Conference
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan- Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Cost: $65.00 and up
Great Lakes Green is a partnership between Green Built Michigan, Inc. and the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB). Great Lakes Green is intended to be an educational show that will generate greater awareness (among the building industry and the general public) about residential green building programs and technologies. More info here.
Here are some events and groups in Michigan:
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
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
BLOGGING MICHIGAN: I notice that Michigan has a particularly good round up of blogs.
Michigan Liberal is an excellent source of news, events and politics in Michigan.
Blogging for Michigan is another excellent source of news, events and politics in Michigan.
Mid-Michigan DFA is a good way to stay connected with fellow progressives in the Lansing area.
The Michigan Coalition for Progress is an independent progressive voice for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding elected political leaders accountable and moving Michigan forward.
Here are some Obama events in Michigan:
Active Teens of America (Fundraising)
The objective of this fundraiser/ informative meeting is to get across Obama's policies to the younger crowd and anyone that is willing to take the time & listen. I will be providing a list of organizations, you can select the organization that you want to donate to.
Time: Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM
Contact Phone: 3134249396
Location:
Southfield Library (Southfield, MI)
Strategies for Flint's COMEBACK (Unite for Change)
Based on the present agenda for CHANGE, this meeting will be one for local residents to develop strategies to increase the voter registration efforts being made. In addition we want to brainstorm and develop strategies to improve the quality of our city. Some of the specific topics to discuss are: What can I do as an individual to make CHANGE in my community? What contribution can I make as an individual towards CHANGE in my community? What's a good approach to talk with my neighbors about integrating positive CHANGE to UNITE my neighborhood? Also We will share ideas about new businesses that can be developed in our city to develop economic prosperity again. How can residents in the community work together to bring our ideas to fruition. Discuss ways of handling situations that have made our neighborhoods less appealing to live in. Refreshments will be served but don't be shy about bringing something to share. Please email cydneyscott@hotmail.com You don't have to live in Flint to attend, anyone anywhere in the surrounding area is invited to attend.
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Scott Family House (Flint, MI)
1609 Welch Boulevard
Flint, MI 48504
Pontiac District 6 'Barack the Vote' (Voter Registration Drive)
Voter Registration Drive in Pontiac's Distric 6. This is a local barber shop. We will register new voters and canvass the area.
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Front Page Kuts (Pontiac, MI)
735 Perry Street
Sunset Market Plaza
Pontiac, MI 48342
Washtenaw County Unity BBQ (Unite for Change)
We've been working hard for over a year and now it's time to have a little fun and a lot of BBQ. All are welcome.
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 4:00 PM
Contact Phone: 734-330-9911
Location:
Home of Derrick Jackson (Ypsilanti, MI)
1427 Glengrove
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Buchanan Farmers Market (Voter Registration Drive)
We will have a weekly voter registration table set up at the Buchanan Farmers Market form 8 am - 1 PM. When volunteering, please indicate the time frame you are available to staff the table. Thanks!
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 AM
Location:
Buchanan Farmers Market (Buchanan, MI)
122 Days Ave.
Buchanan, MI 49107
Bridgman Library Voter Registration (Voter Registration Drive)
Looking for volunteers to help man a table at the Bridgman MI Library.
We will have a voter registration table set up from 11 am - 3 PM. Please indicate what time you are available when you RSVP!
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Bridgman Public Library (Bridgman, MI)
4460 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
Unite for change in Portage, MI
A neighborhood meeting to organize local volunteers for the Obama campaign.
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 3:30 PM
Contact Phone: 860-514-4573
Location:
Jason and Sarah Colvin's Apt. (Portage, MI)
6338 Leyland Pine St.
Portage, MI 49024
"Rock the Vote For Change" Registration Drive (Voter Registration Drive)
Come and enjoy local bands and all the NLRC has to offer (bowling, putt-putt, arcade, billiards) at the biggest Voter Registration event in Northern Michigan! We'll bring the music - you bring yourself, your friends, family and anyone else who hasn't registered to vote! -------More details to come--------- The line up is still being confirmed - if you have suggestions or are in a band yourself that would like to jam for a good cause, let us know.
Time: Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 PM
Contact Phone: 313-492-1410
Location:
Norther Lights Recreation Center (Harbor Springs, MI)
8865 M-119
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Bridgman Library Voter Registration (Voter Registration Drive)
Looking for volunteers to help man a table at the Bridgman MI Library.
We will have a voter registration table set up from 11 am - 3 PM. Please indicate what time you are available when you RSVP!
Time: Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 PM
Location:
Bridgman Public Library (Bridgman, MI)
4460 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
Bridgman Library Voter Registration (Voter Registration Drive)
Looking for volunteers to help man a table at the Bridgman MI Library.
We will have a voter registration table set up from 11 am - 3 PM. Please indicate what time you are available when you RSVP!
Time: Saturday, August 16 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Bridgman Public Library (Bridgman, MI)
4460 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
MICHIGAN HOUSE RACES:
MI-07 is a Congressional District that we have a very good shot at taking this year. It is one of the top battleground districts in the country. Mark Schauer is the Democrat running for the MI-07 House seat. Here is a video of Mark Schauer giving a keynote address at a climate conference:
If you live in the district, please volunteer to help Mark out.
MI-09 is the other one is Michigan house seat we can flip to blue. Gary Peters is running for this seat and is raising a good deal of money to mount a strong challenge to a Bush Republican. Peters has been endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters, the Michigan AFL-CIO and the Veterans Alliance for Security and Democracy, among many others. Gary is in favor of bringing out troops home and giving our Veterans the benefits and healthcare they deserve. The Repub he is challenging has consistently voted AGAINST expanding veterans benefits.
If you live in MI-09 district, please volunteer for Gary and help flip another House seat to blue.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY EVENTS IN MICHIGAN:
3rd Annual Michigan Energy Fair
June 27th – 29th, 2008
Manistee County Fairgrounds
In Onekama, MI
Click here for more info.
06/24/2008 - 06/25/2008: Embracing a Green Future – a conference for manufacturers
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan- GVSU Eberhard Center
Cost: $445
Embracing a Green Future will teach manufacturers sustainable business practices to help them achieve triple bottom line results like these:
· A 50% reduction in energy costs - Rapid-Line, Inc.
· A 10% reduction in operating costs-H&L Advantage
· A 16-million-gallon reduction in water use, saving more than $30,000 each year-Metalworks
· A 35% reduction in metal scrap-Whirlpool, Corp.
More info here. Register for this event by Friday June 13, 2008. Please contact Natalia Powers at 616-771-0327 if you have additional questions.
08/21/2008 - 08/23/2008: Great Lakes Green 2008: Residential Green Building Conference
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan- Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Cost: $65.00 and up
Great Lakes Green is a partnership between Green Built Michigan, Inc. and the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB). Great Lakes Green is intended to be an educational show that will generate greater awareness (among the building industry and the general public) about residential green building programs and technologies. More info here.
Here are some events and groups in Michigan:
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
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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