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  • Thursday, July 16, 2009

    Houston/Harris County, TX. Focus

    This comes from the Harris County Democratic Party: (selected events, they have more on their website)

    Neighborhood Democrats Meeting
    Date: Monday July 20, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Monday.
    Location: Java Express, 1026 E. Main, League City
    In preparation for the next election cycle, we'll be setting aside our regular monthly meeting to brainstorm ideas for the next 18 months. Also, Tim Tibai will have yard signs available for his L.C. City Council race. Come early and enjoy a sandwich and soup-we need to support Java Express for letting us hold our meetings there for free. For more information about the Neighborhood Democrats Contact Jim & Sylvia Krzmarzick, www.neighborhooddemocrats.org or 281-557-2505

    Fort Bend County Democratic Party
    Date: Monday July 20, 2009
    Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Monday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: 500 Liberty, Richmond, Texas - Jane Long Building
    website: www.fbcdp.org

    River Oaks Area Democratic (ROAD) Women Monthly Meeting
    Date: Tuesday July 21, 2009
    Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
    Type: Club Event (Public)
    Location: St. Stephens Church, West Alabama at Woodhead, Houston, Texas
    Join the legendary River Oaks Area Democratic (R.O.A.D.) Women at their monthly meeting every third Tuesday at St. Stephens Church, located at West Alabama and Woodhead. Social interaction, including refreshments, begins at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Contact roadway@roadwomen.com for more information.

    Harris County Democratic Party Communications Working Group
    Date: Tuesday July 21, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP 1445 N Loop W, Ste 110, Houston 77008
    The HCDP Communications Working Group will meet at 6:30 pm in the HCDP office. For more information, contact martha@hcdp.org

    Southeast Precinct Judges Council Meeting
    Date: Tuesday July 21, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 4605 Wilmington Street @ Cullen
    Street: Wilmington @ Cullen
    Please note! Southeast Precinct Judges Council will not meet this month. The next meeting will be the third tuesday in August. For further information contact: Willie Belle Boone, 713/733-5825, wbboone@swbell.net

    East End Democrats Monthly Meeting
    Date: Tuesday July 21, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: 708 Telephone Rd., Houston,TX 77023
    East End Democrats, a Democratic club focusing on the area east of downtown, North of the Gulf Fwy, west of the East Loop and south of Buffalo Bayou, meets the third Tuesday of each month at bohemeo\'s, an art/coffee bar. bohemeo\'s is located just 2 miles south of downtown 708 Telephone Rd. inside the Tlaquepaque Plaza.Coming south on I 45 from DT, take the Cullen exit, turn left on to Cullen, go to Leeland, take a right. After crossing Lockwood take a right onto Tlaquepaque Plaza....go through the arch way and you\'re here!!!!If your coming north on I 45 take the Elgin/Lockwood exit, take a right on Lockwood, before you cross Leeland/Telephone, take a right into The Plaza...you\'ll know when you see the big pink outdoor stage!For more information e-mail judy.craft@gmail.com.

    Katy Area Democrats Annual Picnic
    Date: Tuesday July 21, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Chesterfield Club House, 1707 Briarchester (off Mason at Chesterwick).
    NEW MEETING LOCATION: Chesterfield Club House, 1707 Briarchester (off Mason at Chesterwick). 6:30 p.m. social. This is the annual picnic. Please go to the web site at www.katydemocrats.net to reply.

    For more information please visit www.katydemocrats.net or contact Linda Sawyer, President at 281-455-8516.

    Spring Branch Democrats Monthly Meeting
    Date: Wednesday July 22, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the fourth Wednesday.
    Type: Club Event (Public)
    Location: See website: springbranchdemocrats.com
    Phone: Please RSVP to Chrisina Walsh, President, at crow_2004vote@hotmail.com or call Sylvia at 713-465-3919.
    Join the Spring Branch Democrats for their monthly meeting, social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
    TOPIC: TBA
    Please RSVP to Chrisina Walsh, President, at crow_2004vote@hotmail.com or call Sylvia at 713-465-3919. Website:www.springbranchdemocrats

    TGIF Coffee Break at the Harris County Democratic Party
    Date: Friday July 24, 2009
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every week.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP HQ 1445 N Loop W, ste 110, Houston 77008
    Stop by for coffee and conversation at the HCDP office on Friday from 9:30 to 11 am. Email martha@hcdp.org for more information.

    Texas Young Democrats Women's Caucus Happy Hour
    Date: Friday July 24, 2009
    Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Type: Happy Hour (Public)
    Location: Bocado's restaurant (near University of St. Thomas) 1312 W Alabama, Houston, TX
    Bocado's restaurant (near University of St. Thomas) 1312 W Alabama
    Info: Come join us for a great start to your Friday and support the confirmation of Judge Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court.
    Bocado's is at 1312 W Alabama. It's also a great Democratic-friendly place to stay afterward for dinner. Contact Roaxana Prunty at 361-258-1981 or roaxana@gmail.com for more information.

    Sharpstown Democrats Club
    Date: Saturday July 25, 2009
    Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Saturday.
    Type: Club Event (Public)
    Location: Bayland Park Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet
    Join the Sharpstown Democrats for their monthly meeting every 4th Saturday of the month at the Bayland Park Community Center located at 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas. Contact Mike Laster for info at 713-272-9556.

    Northwest Crossing Area Democrats Meeting
    Date: Monday July 27, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Monday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Don Jose Mexican Resturant, 5305 Antoine @ Pinemont Dr.
    All newly elected democratic judges and and other elected officials, including Sheriff Adrian Garcia are on the invitation list. Come meet and greet, starting at 6:00 p.m. New club officers will be elected at this meeting. For more information email nwcrossingareademocrats@yahoo.com

    Harris County Young Democrats General Meeting
    Date: Tuesday July 28, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Tuesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Bohemeos, 708 Telephone Rd., Houston TX 77023
    A group of young progressives (ages 14-40) from all walks of life who are unified in dedication to social justice. We meet monthly to discuss political issues and elections, as well as to volunteer for local campaigns and fundraise for local charities.

    Harris County Democratic Party Evening Brown Bag: Issues and Answers
    Date: Tuesday July 28, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Tuesday.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP 1445 N Loop W, Ste 110, Houston 77008
    The Harris County Democratic Party continues its new Evening Brown Bag: Issues and Answers Series. Party Headquarters, 1445 N Loop West, Ste. 110 Houston, Texas 77008. For more information, please contact martha@hcdp.org or 713-802-0085.

    Texas Democratic Women of Fort Bend County Meeting
    Date: Wednesday July 29, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Wednesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugarland, TX
    We meet the last Wednesday of each month. For more information e-mail Monica Garcia: TDWFB@aol.com.


    TGIF Coffee Break at the Harris County Democratic Party
    Date: Friday July 31, 2009
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every week.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP HQ 1445 N Loop W, ste 110, Houston 77008
    Stop by for coffee and conversation at the HCDP office on Friday from 9:30 to 11 am. Email martha@hcdp.org for more information.

    Alief Democrats Monthly Meeting
    Date: Saturday August 1, 2009
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the first Saturday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Bray's Village Clubhouse, 11203 Oakcenter, Houston
    Meeting Change: The Alief Democrats will now meet on the first Saturday of each month.

    Contact: Lee Wilson at leeharperwilson20@yahoo.com or 713-223-5870. Location is north of and parallel to Bellaire, just west of Boone Rd.

    Braeswood Democrats Monthly Meeting and Potluck
    Date: Sunday August 2, 2009
    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the first Sunday.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: 4046 Drummond`
    6 PM--Potluck Supper, 7 PM Meeting/ Program
    For more information contact Bert Anson 713-667-5250, bertanson@yahoo.com or Norma Eiman, 713-665-4357, normaeiman@aol.com

    Democracy for Houston Monthly Meeting
    Date: Wednesday August 5, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the first Wednesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: HCDP HQ, 1445 North Loop West, Ste. 110, Houston, TX
    6:30 pm social; 7:00 pm meeting at 1445 N Loop West, Ste. 110, Houston, Texas 77008.

    For more info contact Phillip McNutt at mgrnutt@yahoo.com.

    Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus
    Date: Wednesday August 5, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the first Wednesday.
    Type: Club Event (Public)
    Location: Havens Center, 1827 W. Alabama (near Woodhead)
    Street: Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus
    City/State/Zip: POB 66664, Houston Tx 77266-6664
    Phone: 713 521 1000
    Monthly club meeting.

    Please note the new location for the monthly meetings is Havens Center, located near Alabama & Woodhead, 713-528-6665
    Visit our web site: www.thecaucus.org

    TGIF Coffee Break at the Harris County Democratic Party
    Date: Friday August 7, 2009
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every week.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP HQ 1445 N Loop W, ste 110, Houston 77008
    Stop by for coffee and conversation at the HCDP office on Friday from 9:30 to 11 am. Email martha@hcdp.org for more information.

    Houston Stonewall Young Democrats Meeting
    Date: Monday August 10, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the second Monday.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: Stag's Head Pub, 2128 Portsmouth, (near Richmond @ Shepherd), 77098
    Contact Robert Shipman at 713-553-8900 or email vp.community@houstonstonewallyd.org for further information.

    1960 Area Democrats
    Date: Monday August 10, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the second Monday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Doss Community Center, 2500 Frick Rd
    Street: 2500 Frick Rd
    City/State/Zip: Houston
    Phone: 281-583-1174
    Meets 2nd Monday¸ 7:00 PM at Doss Community Center¸ 2500 Frick Road. Frick is off Veterans Memorial HWY (Steubner Airline) about 5 miles S of FM 1960
    For more information contact Jack Carney, 281-583-1174.

    Harris County Democratic Party Brown Bag Lunch
    Date: Tuesday August 11, 2009
    Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the second Tuesday.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP Headquarters, 1445 North Loop West, #110 (exit Ella Blvd.)
    The Brown Bag Lunch is a monthly event of the Harris County Democratic Party, held at our offices, 1445 North Loop West (exit Ella Blvd.) Come meet Fellow Democrats. You bring your lunch, we provide the soft drinks.

    Houston Area Stonewall Democrats Monthly Meeting
    Date: Tuesday August 11, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the second Tuesday.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters, 1445 N. Loop W. , Suite 110 , Houston, TX 77008
    Stonewall Dems and their allies meet each month.

    For further info: email houstonareastonewalldemocrats@gmail.com or call 832-474-3926.
    visit our website:
    www.houstonareastonewalldemocrats.com

    Galleria Area Democrats Monthly Meeting
    Date: Tuesday August 11, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the second Tuesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Los Tios Restaurant, 9527 Westheimer @ Tanglewilde
    Join Galleria Area Democrats at their monthly meeting at Los Tios Restaurant, 9527 Westheimer @ Tanglewilde, from 7-9 pm. Food and drink will be served before and during the meeting. Contact Janice Weiss for more information at 713-532-4418 or janicerosew@yahoo.com

    Mayoral candidate Annise Parker will be the featured speaker.

    Bay Area New Democrats (BAND) Monthly Meeting
    Date: Wednesday August 12, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the second Wednesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Clear Lake County Courthouse, 16603 Buccaneer, 77062
    Phone: 281-486-5203
    Bay Area New Democrats (BAND) meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Clear Lake County Courthouse 16603 Buccaneer in the 2nd floor court room. Our meeting begins at 7:00 PM with a guest speaker and club business following. We usually adjourn to Joe's Cafe - Cactus Grill (behind Walgreens - El Camino Real & Ramada) for a social after the meeting. For information contact CJ Farley, 713-992-4295, or email farleycj@comcast.net.

    Houston Black American Democrats Meeting
    Date: Thursday August 13, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the second Thursday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Location: Judge Zinetta Burney's, Pct. 7, Position 2 Courtroom, 5300 Griggs Road, Houston Texas 77021
    Contact: Gabriel Hadnot 713-697-6732.
    gmhadnot@aol.com

    Tejano Democrats Monthly Meeting (ENDORSEMENTS-HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS)
    Date: Thursday August 13, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: HCDP HQs, 1445 North Loop West, Ste 110
    ENDORSEMENTS FOR HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2009.
    Location may change due to high turnout please check back before the meeting.
    Harris County Tejano Democrats meet every month on 2nd Thursday at 7pm.
    For more information, contact Sandra Puente(chair)email:HCTD01@aol.com 713-864-4700.

    TGIF Coffee Break at the Harris County Democratic Party
    Date: Friday August 14, 2009
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every week.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP HQ 1445 N Loop W, ste 110, Houston 77008
    Stop by for coffee and conversation at the HCDP office on Friday from 9:30 to 11 am. Email martha@hcdp.org for more information.

    West Houston Democratic Club Monthly Meeting
    Date: Saturday August 15, 2009
    Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Saturday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Tracy Gee Community Center - 3599 Westcenter
    Represenative Krisi Thibaut will be out speaker. Kristi was chosen "Freshman of the Year" by her colleagues. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information please contact Jimmy Dunne, President of the West Houston Democratic Club, at jimmydunne@sbcglobal.net

    River Oaks Area Democratic (ROAD) Women Monthly Meeting
    Date: Tuesday August 18, 2009
    Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
    Type: Club Event (Public)
    Location: St. Stephens Church, West Alabama at Woodhead, Houston, Texas
    Join the legendary River Oaks Area Democratic (R.O.A.D.) Women at their monthly meeting every third Tuesday at St. Stephens Church, located at West Alabama and Woodhead. Social interaction, including refreshments, begins at 5:30 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Contact roadway@roadwomen.com for more information.

    Southeast Precinct Judges Council Meeting
    Date: Tuesday August 18, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 4605 Wilmington Street @ Cullen
    Street: Wilmington @ Cullen
    Southeast Precinct Judges Council meeting. For further information contact: Willie Belle Boone, 713/733-5825, wbboone@swbell.net

    Harris County Democratic Party Communications Working Group
    Date: Tuesday August 18, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP 1445 N Loop W, Ste 110, Houston 77008
    The HCDP Communications Working Group will meet at 6:30 pm in the HCDP office. For more information, contact martha@hcdp.org

    Spring Democratic Club Meeting
    Date: Thursday August 20, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the third Thursday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Barbara Bush Library 6817 Cypresswood Spring 77379
    For information contact Sue Mallott, 281-353-1192 or
    smdemocrat@flash.net
    Room Change: 2nd floor-Women's Council of Realtors Conference Room

    TGIF Coffee Break at the Harris County Democratic Party
    Date: Friday August 21, 2009
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every week.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP HQ 1445 N Loop W, ste 110, Houston 77008
    Stop by for coffee and conversation at the HCDP office on Friday from 9:30 to 11 am. Email martha@hcdp.org for more information.

    Sharpstown Democrats Club
    Date: Saturday August 22, 2009
    Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the fourth Saturday.
    Type: Club Event (Public)
    Location: Bayland Park Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet
    Join the Sharpstown Democrats for their monthly meeting every 4th Saturday of the month at the Bayland Park Community Center located at 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas. Contact Mike Laster for info at 713-272-9556.

    Harris County Young Democrats General Meeting
    Date: Tuesday August 25, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Tuesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: Bohemeos, 708 Telephone Rd., Houston TX 77023
    A group of young progressives (ages 14-40) from all walks of life who are unified in dedication to social justice. We meet monthly to discuss political issues and elections, as well as to volunteer for local campaigns and fundraise for local charities.

    Harris County Democratic Party Evening Brown Bag: Issues and Answers
    Date: Tuesday August 25, 2009
    Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Tuesday.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP 1445 N Loop W, Ste 110, Houston 77008
    The Harris County Democratic Party continues its new Evening Brown Bag: Issues and Answers Series. Party Headquarters, 1445 N Loop West, Ste. 110 Houston, Texas 77008. For more information, please contact martha@hcdp.org or 713-802-0085.

    Texas Democratic Women of Fort Bend County Meeting
    Date: Wednesday August 26, 2009
    Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Wednesday.
    Type: Meeting (Public)
    Location: First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugarland, TX
    We meet the last Wednesday of each month. For more information e-mail Monica Garcia: TDWFB@aol.com.

    TGIF Coffee Break at the Harris County Democratic Party
    Date: Friday August 28, 2009
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Repeat: This event repeats every week.
    Type: Appointment (Public)
    Location: HCDP HQ 1445 N Loop W, ste 110, Houston 77008
    Stop by for coffee and conversation at the HCDP office on Friday from 9:30 to 11 am. Email martha@hcdp.org for more information.

    Harris County Young Democrats Happy Hour
    Date: Friday August 28, 2009
    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Repeat: This event repeats every month on the last Friday.
    Type: Happy Hour (Public)
    Location: Ernie's on Banks, 1010 Banks St. @ Montrose, Houston, TX
    Come and meet fellow Young Democrats at our monthly Happy Hour Social. Be sure to bring a friend, or two, or three even! For more info, please contact Conrad at hcyd.webmaster@gmail.com.

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