Orlando/Orange County, FL Focus
SOLIDARITY EVENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY:
We are one Orlando: a hit to one is a hit to all
April 4, 2011 12:00PM to 02:00PM
S.L.A.P. and the College Democrats at UCF will be holding a joint event on campus showing parts of historic MLK Jr. speeches and having student speakers about how all of our struggles are really all one fight, and MLK Jr. died to protect things like the union and fair wages and treatment for all people. We should be continuing this fight, and win for the people and not legislators and corporations.
Location:
UCF Campus in front of the student union
Orlando, FL
32826
Directions:
on UCF campus at the stage in front of the student union
We Are Working America
April 3-4, 2011
Sunday April 3rd @ Working America Orlando 2:00pm - 4:00pm
231 E. Colonial Drive Orlando FL 32801
We will be making signs for our We Are Working America event. Come out and bring your friends and family for a fun day of sign making and meeting great people from around the community.
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Monday April 4th @ Lynx Offices and Bus Station: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
I Am _________ and We Are Working America
A gathering and demonstration of working Americans, families, students and others from all walks of life standing together in support of workers in Wisconsin, Ohio and all over the country fighting for fairness. Sign-making, waving, petition-signing and rallying to call for good jobs, economic fairness not anti-worker policies with dozens of people from all over Central Florida.
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We Are One Rally and Candlelight Vigil
Monday April 4th @ Orlando City Hall 400 S. Orange Avenue: 6pm
On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, where he had gone to stand with sanitation workers demanding their dream: The right to bargain collectively for a voice at work and a better life.
Today, that same demand is electrifying people across America. It's the demand of all people-black, white, Latino and Asian America: The right to join together for our common dreams.
Join us to make April 4th, 2011, and the days surrounding it, a time to stand in solidarity with working people in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and dozens of other states where well-funded, corporate politicians are trying to take away the rights Dr. King gave his life for. It's a time to show movement. A time to be creative, but clear: WE ARE ONE!
Join: AFL-CIO Central Florida CLC, Working America, Jobs with Justice, The Labor Council for Latino American Advancement, IATSE, Unite Here, Florida New Majority, Coalition of Labor Union Women, American Postal workers Union, Amalgamated Transit Union, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, A. Phillip Randolph Institute, and our Central Florida community.
Sponsored by:
Working America
Local Florida
Location:
455 North Garland Ave.
Orlando, FL
32801-1518
Directions:
We are Working America Rally and Petition Signing
CURRENT TV ORANGE COUNTY AREA:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.
In Orange County Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
LOCAL ORANGE COUNTY EVENTS:
Recurring Events:
MONDAYS:
Orange County Democratic Party
Attend our monthly meetings held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm
Check our calendar for the meeting location.
WEDNESDAYS:
DRINKING LIBERALLY ORLANDO:
Come enjoy good company, good discussions and some solidly liberal politics over pints of beer.
* Every Wednesday, 6:00 pm onward
* Johnny's Fillin' Station, 2706 S Ferncreek Ave (NE corner of Michigan and Fern Creek)
* Hosted by Dan Hill, orlando (at) drinkingliberally.or
FRIDAYS:
Young Democrats "Speak Easy" Social
Monthly series of casual socials featuring a short speech by a prominent Democrat followed by a social hour--a different speaker every month. Held on the second Friday of each month at a location to be announced. Check the calendar for further details.
ORANGE COUNTY NAACP:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.
Here is a local Orlando area branch of the NAACP:
Orange County (Orlando) NAACP
PO BOX 618285
Orlando, FL 32861
407-445-2055
Orange County - Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida on Facebook
Seems to be getting up and running, so you can get involved early in their efforts.
For more info call: 407-484-2814
Get involved with the Orange County Democratic Party:
Attend our monthly meetings held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm. Check our calendar for the meeting location.
Go here to volunteer...we need your help to win!
En Espanol
Become a Precinct Captain - Organize a precinct, your own or one very close to you, for the upcoming Election. You can make the job easier by recruiting Neighborhood Leaders in the precinct. They will be responsible for specific lists of voters close to their homes until the Election Day. Just click here and check the Precinct Captain box below!
Become a Neighborhood Leader - You get your own short list of Democratic voters in your neighborhood who sometimes forget to vote and work with and encourage them until November to either go to the polls or vote by mail! It's an opportunity to make new friends! It's fun and easy, close to home, and you'll be doing a great service for your country! Just click here and check the Neighborhood Leader box!
Young Democrats "Speak Easy" Social - Monthly series of casual socials featuring a short speech by a prominent Democrat followed by a social hour--a different speaker every month. Held on the second Friday of each month at a location to be announced. Check the calendar for further details.
Attend our occasional social events, held at various establishments around the County. It's a great opportunity to socialize with like-minded folks, make new friends, and reconnect with old friends. Check the calendar for further details.
Donate to the party by contributing online or by sending a check by mail:
Payable to: OCDEC
P. O. Box 1648
Orlando, FL 32802-1648
The Center Orlando
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Central Florida has been in operation for over 32 years. GLBT individuals, family and friends, in Central Florida have stood up to both institutional and individual injustice and discrimination by volunteering their time, money and talents at The Center.
946 North Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
407) 228-8272
http://thecenterorlando.org/
Our Services:
HIV Testing
Social & Support Groups
Mental Health Counseling
12 Step Programs
GLBT Library
Cyber Center
Central Florida for Democracy
An exceptional group of activists. Enjoy lively, intelligent, sometimes provocative discussions.
Central Florida for Democracy (CFFD) is a Democracy for America (DFA) Coalition Group working to restore and protect a robust democracy on the local, state, and national level. We support socially progressive, fiscally responsible candidates who will uphold the progressive principles of social and economic justice for all.
We have been meeting, first as Central Florida for Dean and now as Central Florida for Democracy, since April 2003. We have members in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake Counties.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
ORANGE COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS:
As the official arm of the Democratic Party, we strive to further Democratic ideals and principles while encouraging the involvement of young people in civic and political affairs.In the coming year, the Orange County Young Democrats will be participating in community volunteer events and performing acts of philanthropy right here in Central Florida. At the same time, we will be creating social functions and activities, like our monthly Speakeasies. These events provide our members the opportunity to meet and mingle with Democratic candidates, elected officials, as well as Labor and community leaders. Through these events, we look to energize our membership and promote the involvement of young Democrats, shaping our members into the leaders of tomorrow.
Please sign up for our email updates or join us on Facebook and Twitter, as we continue to build our online social network. We cannot achieve any of our goals without your support and involvement. Whether you are 18 to 40 years of age, or a "Young at Heart" Democrat, we encourage you to sign up, attend our events, and get involved. As we build on our successes, it is our wish that our membership swells with Young Democrats who believe that together we can truly make a difference in shaping our world.
To find out more about how you can get involved please explore this website, or feel free to contact me at (407) 760-7021.
Orange County Democratic Black Caucus
The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida was established in 1983, to unite and increase the political power for Black Democrats who went unnoticed. The Caucus is an integral part of the Florida Democratic Party’s infrastructure, which unites talent with opportunity to facilitate voter building through educational forums effecting voter registration drives (EVRD), get out the vote (GOTV), voter action network (VAN), vote by mail (VBM), and support qualified candidates approved by the Black Caucus. The Orange County Chapter was founded, by , in and its current President is Christopher Johnson.
Click here to volunteer.
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE ORLANDO AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
www.dandelioncommunitea.com
Award-winning organic and vegetarian cuisine and tea. Local art, music, and events in a charming bungalow house. Outdoor patio overlooking a medicinal community garden.
Phone: (407)362-1864
618 N. Thornton Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803
Ten Thousand Villages
www.orlando.tenthousandvillages.com
Provides vital, fair income to third world people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America.
Phone: (407)644-8464
Fax: (407)644-5664
346 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
Organic Bouquet Inc.
www.organicbouquet.com/greenamerica
A premier online source for socially and environmentally responsible gifts, offering fresh certified organic flowers, organic gift-packed fruits, organic gourmet gift baskets, organic chocolates, and more.
Phone: (407)754-3228
Fax: (407)641-9932
555 Winderley Place
Ste. 129
Maitland, FL 32751
Jolly Green Planet
www.jollygreenplanet.com
Your source for a toxic-free environmentally friendly lawn. A green lawn is possible without jeopardizing health.
Phone: (407)366-7071
5415 Lake Howell Rd.
Ste. 136
Winter Park, FL 32792
L.M.S. Associates
"Not your grandmother's insurance!" Innovative benefit plans including Health Savings Accounts for flexibility and lower costs. Individual and group life.
Phone: (407)629-4108
Fax: (407)629-4247
P.O. Box 948094
Maitland, FL 32794-8094
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We are one Orlando: a hit to one is a hit to all
April 4, 2011 12:00PM to 02:00PM
S.L.A.P. and the College Democrats at UCF will be holding a joint event on campus showing parts of historic MLK Jr. speeches and having student speakers about how all of our struggles are really all one fight, and MLK Jr. died to protect things like the union and fair wages and treatment for all people. We should be continuing this fight, and win for the people and not legislators and corporations.
Location:
UCF Campus in front of the student union
Orlando, FL
32826
Directions:
on UCF campus at the stage in front of the student union
We Are Working America
April 3-4, 2011
Sunday April 3rd @ Working America Orlando 2:00pm - 4:00pm
231 E. Colonial Drive Orlando FL 32801
We will be making signs for our We Are Working America event. Come out and bring your friends and family for a fun day of sign making and meeting great people from around the community.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monday April 4th @ Lynx Offices and Bus Station: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
I Am _________ and We Are Working America
A gathering and demonstration of working Americans, families, students and others from all walks of life standing together in support of workers in Wisconsin, Ohio and all over the country fighting for fairness. Sign-making, waving, petition-signing and rallying to call for good jobs, economic fairness not anti-worker policies with dozens of people from all over Central Florida.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We Are One Rally and Candlelight Vigil
Monday April 4th @ Orlando City Hall 400 S. Orange Avenue: 6pm
On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, where he had gone to stand with sanitation workers demanding their dream: The right to bargain collectively for a voice at work and a better life.
Today, that same demand is electrifying people across America. It's the demand of all people-black, white, Latino and Asian America: The right to join together for our common dreams.
Join us to make April 4th, 2011, and the days surrounding it, a time to stand in solidarity with working people in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and dozens of other states where well-funded, corporate politicians are trying to take away the rights Dr. King gave his life for. It's a time to show movement. A time to be creative, but clear: WE ARE ONE!
Join: AFL-CIO Central Florida CLC, Working America, Jobs with Justice, The Labor Council for Latino American Advancement, IATSE, Unite Here, Florida New Majority, Coalition of Labor Union Women, American Postal workers Union, Amalgamated Transit Union, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, A. Phillip Randolph Institute, and our Central Florida community.
Sponsored by:
Working America
Local Florida
Location:
455 North Garland Ave.
Orlando, FL
32801-1518
Directions:
We are Working America Rally and Petition Signing
CURRENT TV ORANGE COUNTY AREA:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.
In Orange County Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
LOCAL ORANGE COUNTY EVENTS:
Recurring Events:
MONDAYS:
Orange County Democratic Party
Attend our monthly meetings held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm
Check our calendar for the meeting location.
WEDNESDAYS:
DRINKING LIBERALLY ORLANDO:
Come enjoy good company, good discussions and some solidly liberal politics over pints of beer.
* Every Wednesday, 6:00 pm onward
* Johnny's Fillin' Station, 2706 S Ferncreek Ave (NE corner of Michigan and Fern Creek)
* Hosted by Dan Hill, orlando (at) drinkingliberally.or
FRIDAYS:
Young Democrats "Speak Easy" Social
Monthly series of casual socials featuring a short speech by a prominent Democrat followed by a social hour--a different speaker every month. Held on the second Friday of each month at a location to be announced. Check the calendar for further details.
ORANGE COUNTY NAACP:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.
Here is a local Orlando area branch of the NAACP:
Orange County (Orlando) NAACP
PO BOX 618285
Orlando, FL 32861
407-445-2055
Orange County - Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida on Facebook
Seems to be getting up and running, so you can get involved early in their efforts.
For more info call: 407-484-2814
Get involved with the Orange County Democratic Party:
Attend our monthly meetings held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm. Check our calendar for the meeting location.
Go here to volunteer...we need your help to win!
En Espanol
Become a Precinct Captain - Organize a precinct, your own or one very close to you, for the upcoming Election. You can make the job easier by recruiting Neighborhood Leaders in the precinct. They will be responsible for specific lists of voters close to their homes until the Election Day. Just click here and check the Precinct Captain box below!
Become a Neighborhood Leader - You get your own short list of Democratic voters in your neighborhood who sometimes forget to vote and work with and encourage them until November to either go to the polls or vote by mail! It's an opportunity to make new friends! It's fun and easy, close to home, and you'll be doing a great service for your country! Just click here and check the Neighborhood Leader box!
Young Democrats "Speak Easy" Social - Monthly series of casual socials featuring a short speech by a prominent Democrat followed by a social hour--a different speaker every month. Held on the second Friday of each month at a location to be announced. Check the calendar for further details.
Attend our occasional social events, held at various establishments around the County. It's a great opportunity to socialize with like-minded folks, make new friends, and reconnect with old friends. Check the calendar for further details.
Donate to the party by contributing online or by sending a check by mail:
Payable to: OCDEC
P. O. Box 1648
Orlando, FL 32802-1648
The Center Orlando
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Central Florida has been in operation for over 32 years. GLBT individuals, family and friends, in Central Florida have stood up to both institutional and individual injustice and discrimination by volunteering their time, money and talents at The Center.
946 North Mills Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
407) 228-8272
http://thecenterorlando.org/
Our Services:
HIV Testing
Social & Support Groups
Mental Health Counseling
12 Step Programs
GLBT Library
Cyber Center
Central Florida for Democracy
An exceptional group of activists. Enjoy lively, intelligent, sometimes provocative discussions.
Central Florida for Democracy (CFFD) is a Democracy for America (DFA) Coalition Group working to restore and protect a robust democracy on the local, state, and national level. We support socially progressive, fiscally responsible candidates who will uphold the progressive principles of social and economic justice for all.
We have been meeting, first as Central Florida for Dean and now as Central Florida for Democracy, since April 2003. We have members in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake Counties.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
ORANGE COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS:
As the official arm of the Democratic Party, we strive to further Democratic ideals and principles while encouraging the involvement of young people in civic and political affairs.In the coming year, the Orange County Young Democrats will be participating in community volunteer events and performing acts of philanthropy right here in Central Florida. At the same time, we will be creating social functions and activities, like our monthly Speakeasies. These events provide our members the opportunity to meet and mingle with Democratic candidates, elected officials, as well as Labor and community leaders. Through these events, we look to energize our membership and promote the involvement of young Democrats, shaping our members into the leaders of tomorrow.
Please sign up for our email updates or join us on Facebook and Twitter, as we continue to build our online social network. We cannot achieve any of our goals without your support and involvement. Whether you are 18 to 40 years of age, or a "Young at Heart" Democrat, we encourage you to sign up, attend our events, and get involved. As we build on our successes, it is our wish that our membership swells with Young Democrats who believe that together we can truly make a difference in shaping our world.
To find out more about how you can get involved please explore this website, or feel free to contact me at (407) 760-7021.
Orange County Democratic Black Caucus
The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida was established in 1983, to unite and increase the political power for Black Democrats who went unnoticed. The Caucus is an integral part of the Florida Democratic Party’s infrastructure, which unites talent with opportunity to facilitate voter building through educational forums effecting voter registration drives (EVRD), get out the vote (GOTV), voter action network (VAN), vote by mail (VBM), and support qualified candidates approved by the Black Caucus. The Orange County Chapter was founded, by , in and its current President is Christopher Johnson.
Click here to volunteer.
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE ORLANDO AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
www.dandelioncommunitea.com
Award-winning organic and vegetarian cuisine and tea. Local art, music, and events in a charming bungalow house. Outdoor patio overlooking a medicinal community garden.
Phone: (407)362-1864
618 N. Thornton Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803
Ten Thousand Villages
www.orlando.tenthousandvillages.com
Provides vital, fair income to third world people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America.
Phone: (407)644-8464
Fax: (407)644-5664
346 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
Organic Bouquet Inc.
www.organicbouquet.com/greenamerica
A premier online source for socially and environmentally responsible gifts, offering fresh certified organic flowers, organic gift-packed fruits, organic gourmet gift baskets, organic chocolates, and more.
Phone: (407)754-3228
Fax: (407)641-9932
555 Winderley Place
Ste. 129
Maitland, FL 32751
Jolly Green Planet
www.jollygreenplanet.com
Your source for a toxic-free environmentally friendly lawn. A green lawn is possible without jeopardizing health.
Phone: (407)366-7071
5415 Lake Howell Rd.
Ste. 136
Winter Park, FL 32792
L.M.S. Associates
"Not your grandmother's insurance!" Innovative benefit plans including Health Savings Accounts for flexibility and lower costs. Individual and group life.
Phone: (407)629-4108
Fax: (407)629-4247
P.O. Box 948094
Maitland, FL 32794-8094
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