Events

Friends of Congressman Adam Schiff and Residents of the 29th Congressional District are invited to discuss the state of health care in America.

The Health Care Townhall will be moderated by Dr. Bruce Hensel, the medical, health, and science reporter/editor for NBC4.

We are sure there will be a lively discussion of the proposed National Heath Care proposals. We hope Democrats will attend and keep the discussion on the discussion -- not on the expected "NO's" from the party of "NO."

You're invited to spend a fascinating hour with John Dean, plus Q&A and book signing.

Dean will talk about "Blind Ambition: The End of the Story."

The event is FREE and Open to the Public

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Please don't be late: Doors open at 5:45 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2009

Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Mr. Dean will speak about the just released paperback edition of "Blind Ambition: The End of the Story." This latest edition is a definitive insider account of the Watergate scandal and addresses the unanswered questions since the original 1976 book.

Attendees can ask questions on any subject.

Please RSVP below

For more information go to www.DAA.org, email: info@daa.org, or call 661-309-4 DAA (4322).
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More about John Dean:

John Dean served as White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon from 1970 to 1973, and became the key government witness (whistle-blower) of the Watergate prosecution.

John Dean became famous again in 1976, when he came out with “Blind Ambition: The White House Years.”

Please join us on Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 for the August Valley Grassroots meeting at the State Building Auditorium, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. **The parking meter enforcement time has been extended until 8:00 pm. Make sure you bring at least $1 in change to feed the meters until 8:00.**

We will consider an endorsement in the City Council District 2 race. Credentials will close at 7:30. You must be signed in by 7:30 in order to vote.

We'll watch excerpts from a video about the death penalty and talk about efforts in the California Democratic Party to include a death penalty moratorium and/or ban in the party platform.

We have two different charity drives that we'll be collecting for:
Please bring new, unworn socks and gently used shoes for the homeless. And bring toiletries, preferably small hotel and travel sizes, for the Mary Magdalene Project.

You are cordially invited to the official launch party of the Young Latino Democrats of the San Fernando Valley. We are working to create the next generation of strong Latino leaders by engaging and empowering Latino youth with knowledge of the political process and raising awareness of issues affecting our community. We call upon your support and experience to make our endeavor a success.

General Attendance Fee: $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door

• Contribute to the YLDSFV fund
• Enjoy light appetizers and refreshments
• Featured Guest Speakers: Jose Sandoval, YLDSFV President; Dennis Zine, LA City Councilmember District 3; Paul Krekorian, California State Assembly member; Tamar Galatzan, LAUSD Board Member District 3;
• Music and Mingling

Follow YLDSFV event updates on Twitter: twitter.com/younglatinodems

Please join us for our monthly meetings, always the last Wednesday of the month: 6:30 p.m. for dinner; 7 p.m. for the meeting. We alternate between Caruso's in the Santa Clarita Valley and Coco's in the San Fernando Valley.

Our purpose is to walk/call for candidates and issues. We are also involved with Voter Registration and are constantly looking for more volunteers to work with us.

Furthermore, DN 38 is looking to find interested volunteers to start new Democratic clubs along the 210 corridor whose goals would be to further our objectives.

Please join us at our meetings. For more information, please call Rosemary Jenkins at 818-360-4583/667-3280.

Dinner/Discussion: “MILITARY 101...What every American should know about the U.S. military's structure and culture,” on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM at Polentoni Italian Wine Bar Restaurant on Jefferson Blvd. in Culver City (also known as Café Robertos). The Truman National Security Project will join with us in presenting an absolutely necessary event for every progressive who cares about our national security and knowing about our military and its role in our country.

Military 101 is presented by area residents and progressive veterans Melissa Epstein Mills and James F. Murphy. Their goal is to provide information which helps us citizens and our leaders to better understand the difference between the military and civilian world, with the goal of creating relationships and a greater understanding between progressives and the people serving in the military.

Join us for a jam-packed meeting on two fronts—state and world! First, founding BDC president and state Executive Board member Lee Wochner tells us why the recent state Cal Dems's E-board meeting was so energizing and exciting: the role for grassroots and clubs as we hit the 2010 state and local elections, including governor, senator, and all the House and legislative seats. (www.cadem.org)

Be right on time at 7 for Lee's presentation, because following on will be a special screening of the latest from the progressive documentaries of Brave New Films: the one-hour "Rethink Afghanistan," with an Afghan veteran and BNF's Lisa Scott on hand. (rethinkafghanistan.com/)

All are welcome! Please NOTE that there is limited parking onsite but street parking is available.

For more info, call 818-288-2649 or browse to burbankdemocraticclub.com.

Please join the Stonewall Young Democrats at this year’s Hero Awards on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Santa Monica Art Studios (3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405).

Hosted by Hal Sparks of Queer as Folk: Stonewall Young Democrats are proud to recognize five individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of our community:

-Mentorship Award: West Hollywood City Council Member Jeffrey Prang
-Trailblazer Award: Gail Rolf & Virginia Uribe, Co-Founders of Project 10
-Visionary Award: Liliana Perez, Community Leader and LGBT Rights Activist
-Youth Advocacy Award: Jody Marksamer, National Center for Lesbian Rights