North Carolina 11th District (Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Macon, Swain, Jackson, Transylvania, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, Polk Counties)

Some upcoming events:

Regular monthly 11th District Executive Committee meeting, held first Wednesday of every month, at the Sunrise Cafe in Lake Junaluska, 6:00 PM. Dinner served, $12.00

May 21 Saturday : The Laurel Precinct will be hosting a breakfast at Laurel School: 7-11 am. This is going to be a wonderful country breakfast that you don’t want to miss!!!

May 21 Saturday: Spring Creek Community Center Spring Fling: 9 am until Car wash at fire department 10-3

May 28 Saturday: Breakfast at Beech Glen Community Center from 7:30-9am. This is a scrumptious all you can eat country breakfast, & the cost is only $5.00.

June 4 Saturday:The Madison County Democrat Women's Club will host the Annual District Democratic Women’s Meeting: 10:30 AM on June 4 th, 2011 at the Beech Glen Community Center. All Democratic women are invited. This is going to be lots of fun, and will include a "Silent Auction", a wonderful lunch, door prizes, and a dynamic WOMAN speaker. District officers will be elected. Call Billie Jean Haynie at 649-2370 for more information and reservations.

June 11 Saturday: Bluff Mountain Music Festival : 10am-8pm Hot Springs Resort & Spa.

Sept 10 Saturday: Laurel Precincts 2nd Annual Democratic Cookout: 2 pm at the home of DG and Cathy Brackins, 450 Spill Corn Road, Marshall.

October 8 Saturday : NCDP Fall Dinner at the Historic Grove Park Inn.

Nov. 8 Tuesday: Election Day : Municipal elections will be held for Mayor of Hot Springs & Marshall, as well as Alderman for Hot Springs, Marshall & Mars Hill.


NC 11th Congressional District Democratic Party website:
http://www.nceleventhdems.org/

Let nothing discourage you from standing up for our communities and our working families. Join us, as we continue working to educate and prepare our young people for the future, to create homegrown, clean energy jobs, and to defend Social Security from Republican privitization schemes that threaten its support for generations who are paying into it. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, in support of those who follow in our footsteps. Our natural heritage in these mountains is worth fighting to protect. Join us! UNITED, we win!

Check out their calendar of Democratic Events in the 11th District here.


Henderson County Democratic Party:
http://www.hendersoncountydemocrats.com/index.html
105 First Avenue West,
Hendersonville NC 28792
Phone: 828 692-6424

Click here to get involved.

Click here for local events.


Buncombe County Democratic Party (BCDP)
http://buncombedems.org/
If you’re interested in joining the BCDP and volunteering
with us, please email: hq@buncombedems.org
951 Old Fairview Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 274-4482

Take a look at our Calendar of Events page. We have two ongoing monthly events
where you can meet your fellow Democrats: Our Volunteer Luncheon held every
first Wednesday at 12 noon and the BCDP Women’s Club Dinner held every 3rd
Thursday at 6pm. Both events are usually hosted at our headquarters, but check
the calendar for exact details!


Haywood County Democratic Party Headquarters
286 N Haywood St
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-9607
http://www.haywooddemocrats.org/index.html

Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am - 2pm. For inquiries, call Janie Benson at 456-4942.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Executive Meeting
4th Monday 6:30pm
Democratic Headquarters

Senior Democrats
Last Tuesday in month - noon
Shoney's Restaurant

Democrat Women's Club
3rd Thursday - 5:30pm
Shoney's Restaurant

Democrat Men's Club
4th Thursday - 6pm
Duvall's Restaurant


Cherokee County Democratic Party Contact:
Curtis Brown
PO Box 946, Murphy, NC 28906
828-837-4051
curtisb@brmemc.net


Democratic Party of Clay County:
http://www.claydemocrats.org/index.htm
Check their calendar of events.

We are a party of inclusiveness and diversity in one of the most politically active counties in North Carolina. We support the great Democratic candidates who believe in sound and responsible government and economic opportunity for all. Above all else, we recognize the importance of education in the support of a sound democracy. We are deeply concerned about our county, our state, our nation, and our world. We believe that there is much truth in what is so often said, "Think globally and act locally" and "All politics are local."

Macon County Democratic Party:
1021 East Main Street
Franklin, North Carolina
Phone 828.369.6568
OPEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Friday
http://www.macondems.org/index.html

As the oldest continuous political party in the world, the Democratic Party has carried out its commitment to freedom, fairness, human rights, and responsible government for over 200 years. We pledge to continue this tradition.

We take pride in our Democratic heritage as a party of spiritual and patriotic values; a party of inclusiveness; a party of diversity; a party of compassion; a party of educational and economic opportunities; a party of social justice; and a party of responsible leadership.

This Party fully supports the sanctity of the Bill of Rights and opposes any frivolous or malicious amendments to the Constitution.

NAACP in the 11th District: Here is a list of local branches of the NAACP in the 11th District:

Branch ASHEVILLE / BUNCOMBE COUNTY Unit #5363
Mail P.O. Box 2881 Asheville, NC 28802
Email abnaacp at bellsouth.net

Branch HENDERSON COUNTY Unit #5477
(828) 692-7180 h (828) 692-7180 o
Mail 837 Oak Street Hendersonville, NC 28791


For those who want to combine social events with politics, there's Living Liberally Asheville:
Asheville, North Carolina
* Every Thursday, 7:00-10:00 pm
* Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave (Downtown, 1/2 block north of Hilliard Ave.)
* Hosted by Aric Vance and Susan Lee, asheville (at) drinkingliberally.org


Jackson County Democratic Party:
Calendar of events in Jackson County here.


Madison County Democratic Party:
http://madisonncdemocraticparty.com/index.html
P.O. Box 1150
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: (828) 689-4661
E-mail: madisondemocrat@gmail.com

Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
-- Will Rogers

Check out their calendar of local Madison County Events here.


Alternative energy and YOUR energy bill: YOU can be part of the solution for America by signing up to purchase your energy through a Green Power Provider. My wife and I have been doing this in NYC for years. All our energy usage is provided through wind energy generation on American farms. So we use clean energy AND help American farmers. It costs us three cents per kilowatt-hour more per month, but we feel great about it. Although our actual energy may come from anywhere, we are paying to purchase wind energy for the energy grid. Each state has different programs available, usually through yuor existing energy provider right on your existing energy bill. To find such options in North Carolina, go here and pick your energy provider from the list. If you need help, you can email me and tell me who you get your bill from (don't give me any other info!) and I can tell you who to contact to go green through that energy provider. Or you can do the same thing using Renewable Energy Certificates through an organization that works with utility companies, though in this case it is a separate bill. One off the cheapest (.4-1 cent per kilowatt-hour), but still e-Green certified, ways to do this is through Good Energy. Or, for about half a cent per kilowatt-hour you can purchase renewable energy certificates through Carbonfund.org. ANY of these ways you do it, you are helping the environment, helping America, and helping cut carbon emissions.


Weekly Women in Black Anti-War Vigil in Asheville
Every Friday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Vance Monument - Pack Square
Asheville, NC

The Women In Black stand in silence against war, each Friday from 5 to 6 PM. All others are welcome to stand with them.


Weekly Veterans for Peace Vigil in Asheville
Every Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
At the Vance Memorial
Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801

Find more events in Asheville here.

Help the Asheville chapter help orphans in Afghanistan


GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages

French Broad Food Co-op
www.frenchbroadfood.coop
Member-owned grocery store where you will find healthful groceries, organic produce, vitamins, supplements, bulk herbs, and more.
Phone: (828)255-7650
Fax: (828)255-9467
90 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801-3624

Hawk & Ivy Bed and Breakfast
www.hawkandivy.com
A holistic, organic bed and breakfast retreat located on a 24-acre nature preserve. Renowned for healthy, gourmet breakfasts, organic gardens, and simple elegance.
Phone: (888)395-7254
133 North Fork Rd.
Barnardsville, NC 28709

Organic Shopper Magazine
www.organicshoppermag.com
An organic lifestyle magazine featuring organic: news, events, product reviews, articles, and recipes that inspire shoppers to shop and live organically.
Phone: (828)337-6114
Fax: (828)253-7537
16 Lookout Dr.
Asheville, NC 28804

Laurel of Asheville
www.thelaurelofasheville.com
A full-color magazine reflecting the unique art, culture, and natural beauty that draw people to Western North Carolina.
Phone: (828)670-7503
Fax: (828)670-7504
1 West Pack Sq.
Ste. 503
Asheville, NC 28801

Spiritex (SPX Organic)
www.spiritex.net
Organic cotton and sustainably produced fabric and clothing. We offer wholesale knits, imprintable basics, and designer apparel. Spiritex offers private label manufacturing and consultation services.
Phone: (828)281-4333
Fax: (828)281-4009
2004 Riverside Dr.
Ste. U
Asheville, NC 28804

Peace by Piece Fair Trade
www.adifferentapproach.com
"Following Fair Trade principles, we provide a market for Latin American artisans with the hope of increasing financial stability among the artisans and awareness among consumers." Beautiful selection of pottery and baskets.
Phone: (828)318-8567
Fax: (866)886-7948
40 Crestfield Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804

Seven-Star, Inc.
www.sevenstarevents.com
A-to-Z green event experts specializing in environmentally and socially responsible festivals, conferences, trade shows, and special events. "Minimizing your event's ecological footprint while maximizing its financial and social success."
Phone: (828)236-0324
Fax: (828)254-4289
P.O. Box 2837
Asheville, NC 28802

Authentic Alternatives Business Consulting & Coaching
www.authentic-alternatives.com
Eight years helping green businesses achieve healthy growth and sanity."Stop spinning your wheels and tearing your hair out!"
Phone: (828)348-0474
60 Holly Ridge Rd.
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

Vivavi
www.vivavi.com
Offers contemporary sustainable furniture and furnishings created by forward-thinking designers who consider green design intrinsic to good design.
Phone: (866)848-2840
Fax: (866)801-0486
32 Dalton St.
Asheville, NC 28803


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