VIRGINIA FOCUS: Blogs, Obama, Impeachment, Groups and Events
BLOGGING VIRGINIA:
(NOTE: some of the sites I previously highlighted seem to be defunct so I have deleted them)
The Virginia Organizing Project is a statewide, multi-issue citizens' organization committed to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives.
Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) is a not-for-profit organization concentrating in the areas of law that affect low-income families. Established in 1978 to advocate on behalf of low-income Virginians on poverty issues of statewide importance, VPLC is the only state-wide organization providing training to local legal aid program staff, private bar attorneys, and low-income clients, relating exclusively to the legal rights of Virginia's poor. VPLC also assists low-income Virginians and Legal Aid Programs with legislative and administrative proposals affecting the poor in Virginia as well as providing technical assistance, training and publications to Virginia's Legal Aid Programs in the following substantive areas: Consumer, Elder Rights, Family, Health Care, Housing & Public Benefits.
The Virginia Young Democrats blog has links to local Young Democrat groups and college clubs, and has information of interest to young voters in Virginia. This is Virginia's political future!
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:
Voter Registration at GMU-Loudoun (Voter Registration Drive)
Tabling at George Mason University to register students
Time: Tuesday, July 8 at 9:30 AM
Location:
George Mason University - Loudoun Campus (Sterling, VA)
21641 Ridgetop Circle
Sterling, VA 20166
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
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
Location:
Giant Parking lot (Stafford, VA)
Under a shady tree
Stafford, VA 22554
Women Looking for Change (Women for Obama House Party)
Perhaps a party, a potluck dinner, in which people pledge $25.00 to attend. I will need to know where to send the MONEY. I am looking at some time at the end of July or the first part of August. I will invite my own people or friends.
Time: Wednesday, July 30 at 7:00 PM
Location:
14213 Pony Hill Court (Centreville, VA)
14213 Pony Hill Court
Centreville, VA 20121
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
Location:
Giant Shopping Center (Stafford, VA)
Hopefully under two shady trees
Stafford, VA 22554
Combo-Vote for Change Voter Registration/Tabling (Voter Registration Drive)
Please join us after church as we register new voters and spread Sen. Obama's message of hope.
Time: Sunday, August 17 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Giant Parking Lot (Stafford, VA)
Associated Groups: Stafford County for Obama
Directions: Rt. 610 across from IHOP
Barack The Vote (Voter Registration Drive)
I want to set up a voter registration drive on the campus of St. Paul's Coolege in Lawrenceville, Virginia. It is a small private HBCU that is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. I want to get students registered to vote in teh upcoming fall election as well as to inform the citizens of Brunswick County about the benefits of an Obama presidency.
Time: Monday, August 25 at 12:00 PM
Location:
John E. Thommason student Center (Lawrenceville, VA)
1 Athletic Field Drive
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
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
(NOTE: some of the sites I previously highlighted seem to be defunct so I have deleted them)
The Virginia Organizing Project is a statewide, multi-issue citizens' organization committed to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives.
Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) is a not-for-profit organization concentrating in the areas of law that affect low-income families. Established in 1978 to advocate on behalf of low-income Virginians on poverty issues of statewide importance, VPLC is the only state-wide organization providing training to local legal aid program staff, private bar attorneys, and low-income clients, relating exclusively to the legal rights of Virginia's poor. VPLC also assists low-income Virginians and Legal Aid Programs with legislative and administrative proposals affecting the poor in Virginia as well as providing technical assistance, training and publications to Virginia's Legal Aid Programs in the following substantive areas: Consumer, Elder Rights, Family, Health Care, Housing & Public Benefits.
The Virginia Young Democrats blog has links to local Young Democrat groups and college clubs, and has information of interest to young voters in Virginia. This is Virginia's political future!
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:
Voter Registration at GMU-Loudoun (Voter Registration Drive)
Tabling at George Mason University to register students
Time: Tuesday, July 8 at 9:30 AM
Location:
George Mason University - Loudoun Campus (Sterling, VA)
21641 Ridgetop Circle
Sterling, VA 20166
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
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
Location:
Giant Parking lot (Stafford, VA)
Under a shady tree
Stafford, VA 22554
Women Looking for Change (Women for Obama House Party)
Perhaps a party, a potluck dinner, in which people pledge $25.00 to attend. I will need to know where to send the MONEY. I am looking at some time at the end of July or the first part of August. I will invite my own people or friends.
Time: Wednesday, July 30 at 7:00 PM
Location:
14213 Pony Hill Court (Centreville, VA)
14213 Pony Hill Court
Centreville, VA 20121
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
Location:
Giant Shopping Center (Stafford, VA)
Hopefully under two shady trees
Stafford, VA 22554
Combo-Vote for Change Voter Registration/Tabling (Voter Registration Drive)
Please join us after church as we register new voters and spread Sen. Obama's message of hope.
Time: Sunday, August 17 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Giant Parking Lot (Stafford, VA)
Associated Groups: Stafford County for Obama
Directions: Rt. 610 across from IHOP
Barack The Vote (Voter Registration Drive)
I want to set up a voter registration drive on the campus of St. Paul's Coolege in Lawrenceville, Virginia. It is a small private HBCU that is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. I want to get students registered to vote in teh upcoming fall election as well as to inform the citizens of Brunswick County about the benefits of an Obama presidency.
Time: Monday, August 25 at 12:00 PM
Location:
John E. Thommason student Center (Lawrenceville, VA)
1 Athletic Field Drive
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
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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