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  • Thursday, June 12, 2008

    VIRGINIA FOCUS: Obama, Impeachment, Groups and Events

    VIRGINIA ACT BLUE SITE: Help turn Virginia even more blue. Since 2005 Virginia has been trending blue, and we can continue that trend. Virginia is important in winning back the Senate, and I believe it might even be a swing state in the Presidential race. There are at least THREE key House races in Virginia this year. The DCCC is targeting VA-11, where the incumbent Repub is one of nearly 30 Republicans to retire, making it an open seat, VA-02, where the Repub incumbent won by LESS THAN 5%, and VA-10. Looking pretty good! And I am starting to read VERY promising things about VA-5. I believe all four of these are winnable and I predict we will win at least two of them...more if we push hard.


    Here are some Obama events in Virginia:

    Flyering in Fairfax
    Handing out flyers in the neighbourhood.
    Time: Monday, June 16 at 12:00 PM
    Duration: 1 hour
    Host: Nicole Pugh
    Fairfax (Fairfax, VA)
    10722 West Drive # 302
    Fairfax, VA 22030

    How To Run Voter Registration

    This is a training with three parts. 1. How to obey Virginia law in registering voters: 2. Running an effective registration event: 3. Training others to do the same. This training follows the "educate and empower" methodology that allowed one small group to register almost 10,000 voters in 2004. This year we will need to register 300,000 new voters so we need to create at least 30 similar groups to turn Virginia blue.

    Time: Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM
    Duration: 2 hours
    Host: Wesley Weidemann
    Location:
    Fairfax County Library - Oakton (Oakton, VA)
    10304 Lynnhaven Place
    Oakton, VA 22124

    Visit with Veterans @ Veteran's Hospital (Community Service)
    We will visit with Hospital patients at the Richmond, Veterans Hospital. All volunteers, be sure to wear your Obama Gear. I am hoping that my order for Veterans for Obama buttons will arrive on time!

    Time: Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 AM
    Duration: 1 hour
    Host: Joseph Cohen
    Contact Phone: 804-303-8752
    Location:
    Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center (Richmond, VA)
    1201 Broad Rock Boulevard
    Richmond, VA 23249

    Gwynn's Island Festival
    A Chicken Dinner Friday Night 5-7 on June 27 and an all day Festival on June 28. Mathews county democrats will have a booth. Local candidates will be there and we will be recruiting Obama supporters.

    Time: Saturday, June 28 at 10:00 AM
    Duration: 6 hours
    Host: Donald C Mikulecky
    Location:
    Gwynn's Island Civic League (Mathews, VA)
    Gwynn's Island
    Mathews, VA 23109

    Neighborhood Unite for Change Meeting
    A neighborhood "Unite for Change" meeting at our home in Spotsylvania, Virginia. This is part of the 50-state effort promoted by Obama '08 targeted to the Spotsylvania/Fredericksburg VA community.

    Time: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
    Duration: 2 hours
    Host: Theodore Marcus
    Location:
    Marcus Residence -- Fawn Lake (Spotsylvania, VA)
    11811 Sumner Glen Drive
    Spotsylvania, VA 22553

    Clarendon/Courthouse Area Unite for Change

    Please join us to take part in Unite for Change. This is a great way to get involved in the campaign, meet some of your neighbors, and to make a difference in the community! The purpose of this event is to reach out and bring together folks who supported all of the Democratic candidates (and those who are just tuning into the process now). The goal is to come together and use the common values we share to build a united volunteer organization in our neighborhood that will register new voters and build support locally. It's going to be an amazing time! Please bring friends, coworkers and family! Please RSVP so that we can accomodate everyone. Please contact me at matthew.kulkin@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks!

    Time: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
    Duration: 1 hour
    Host: Matthew Kulkin
    Location:
    Arlington Courthouse Place -- Party Room (Arlington, VA)
    1320 North Veitch Street
    4th Floor

    Heritage Festival Combo- Vote for Change/ Tabling

    Let's work with the Stafford County Democrats! We'll register voters as we hand out information about Sen. Obama and the other Dems running in November during the annual F' burg Heritage Festival. This is an all day family event throughout F'burg and we need help to cover all the shifts. When you accept this invitation please also email Charles at the address below to get the exact location of the booth. clat2008@aol.com. Many hands make little work and alot more fun!

    Time: Friday, July 4 at 7:00 AM
    Duration:
    Host: Robert Jenkins
    Location:
    Downtown Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, VA)

    Combo-Vote for Change Voter Registration /Tabling
    Please join us in the Giant parking lot as we register new voters and spread Sen. Obama's message of hope.

    Time: Saturday, July 12 at 9:00 AM
    Duration: 6 hours
    Host: Robert Jenkins
    Location:
    Giant Parking Lot across from IHOP (Stafford, VA)
    Hopefullly under a shady tree
    Stafford, VA 22554

    Combo-Vote for Change Voter Registration/Tabling
    Please join us after church in the Giant parking lot as we register new voters and spread Sen. Obama's message of hope.

    Time: Sunday, July 13 at 11:00 AM
    Duration: 6 hours
    Host: Robert Jenkins
    Location:
    Giant Parking lot (Stafford, VA)
    Under a shady tree
    Stafford, VA 22554

    Combo-Vote for Change Voter Registration/Tabling
    Please join us as we register new voters and spread Sen. Obama's message of hope.

    Time: Saturday, August 16 at 9:00 AM
    Duration: 6 hours
    Host: Robert Jenkins
    Location:
    Giant Shopping Center (Stafford, VA)
    Hopefully under two shady trees
    Stafford, VA 22554


    Here's a weekly impeachment related events:

    Honk to Impeach Bush and Cheney to End the War Every Friday at noon in front of Rep. Bobby Scott's office building at the corner of E. Clay Street and N. 2nd Street-
    Address:
    501 N. 2nd Street
    Richmond, VA 23219-1321
    Come by and HONK LOUDLY!!!
    http://www.myspace.com/rva4peace


    Now some other groups and events:

    Arlington Democrats Meetup Group
    Meet other local Dems! Sponsored by the Arlington Democratic Committee, about 60 attendees meet to discuss local/national politics, listen to guest speakers and receive news on getting involved. Email jamesemcb_at_yahoo.com to join the ACDC listserv or sign up at www.arlingtonyoungdems.org.

    Monthly Charlottesville Democratic Breakfast
    This gathering takes place on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30a.m. and is usually held at the JABA building on Hillsdale Drive. Pay what you can.

    Virginia Beach Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting
    Held the First Wednesday of every month, 7 PM, at the Virginia Beach Central Library.

    Monthly Interfaith Pray for Peace Gathering
    Final Thursday of evern month, 7:15pm

    Location: Sojourners UCC Church, 1017 Elliott Ave, Charlottesville
    Sponser: Interfaith Cooperation Circle of Central Virginia-URI; Gesher Center; Unity Church

    Description:
    On the final Thursday of every month, the Interfaith Pray for Peace Gathering welcomes people of all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs to an inspired and inspiring flow of prayers, meditations and songs for peace.

    Contact Name: Heena Reiter
    Contact email: gesher_at_mindspring.com
    Contact Phone: 434-970-7836

    Fauquier Democrats Monthly Meeting
    Third Tuesday of Each Month, 7:30 pm
    Warren Green Building
    10 Hotel Street
    Old Town, Warrenton

    Blue Mondays With the Stafford County Democrats
    Every Monday evening at 5 PM
    King Street Blues Restaurant
    Casual get-together of like minded Democratic Activist
    For more info contact: jac_at_j2power.com

    Democracy for Virginia:
    Here are the local Democracy for America chapters in Virginia. Click on the link for more info:

    * Arlington for Democracy (may be dormant...you can go here to contact the organizers and get more up to date info)

    * Roanoke DFA

    * Tidewater for Democracy

    * Virginia Grassroots Coalition (may be dormant...you can contact them here for more info: info@vagrassroots.org)

    Drinking Liberally:
    For the more social and fun-oriented (and booze oriented), there's Drinking Liberally. Here are the Virginia Drinking Liberally Chapters:

    Alexandria/Springfield, Virginia
    * Second Thursday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
    * King Street Blues, 5810 Kingstowne Center Drive, Alexandria (Corner of Kingstowne Blvd and Van Dorn Street)
    * Hosted by Brian Murray and Mike Sizemore, alexandria (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Arlington, Virginia
    * Every Thursday, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    * Capitol City Brewing Company, 2700 S Quincy St
    * We're usually in the back room at Cap City; check with the host station if you don't see us there!
    * "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world" - Margaret Mead
    * Hosted by David Swim, Quinn Jones, Michelle Elliott and Bev Wright, arlington (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Charlottesville, Virginia
    * Every Thursday, 6:00 pm onward
    * South Street Brewery, 106 W South St
    * Hosted by Chris Dumler and Clare Wuerker, charlottesville (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Lorton, Virginia
    * First and third Friday of each month, 6pm to 8 or 9
    * Glory Days Grill, 9459 Lorton Market St
    * First hour of the gathering is part of happy hour
    * Hosted by Alan Salisbury and Chris Ambrose, lorton (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Norfolk, Virginia
    * Third Thursday of each month, 5:00-7:00 pm
    * The New Belmont, 2117 Colonial Ave (upstairs at the bar)
    * Hosted by Tom Mitchell and Vivian Paige, norfolk (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Richmond, Virginia
    * Every other Wednesday, 7:00 pm onward
    * Chiocca's Downstairs, 425 N Belmont Ave (Museum District - corner of Kensington & Belmont)
    * Come join us for brews & news!
    * Hosted by Morgan Bailey and John Manall, richmond (at) drinkingliberally.org

    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    * First Friday of each month, 7:00 PM
    * Studio For The Healing Arts, 1611 Colley Ave # D, Norfolk, VA, Norfolk (One block from the Naro theater)
    * Zeitgeist the Movie, DVD Door Prize
    * http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Virginia9-11Truth/ http://vbdems.org
    * One block from the Naro theater in Ghent
    * Hosted by Chris Jaramillo and Eileen Levandoski, vabeach (at) drinkingliberally.org

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