Events

« August 19, 2009 - September 18, 2009 »
 
08 / 19
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

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.

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08 / 24
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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

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08 / 26
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

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.

Start: 7:00 pm

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.

08 / 27
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

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.

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08 / 29
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

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

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09 / 2
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Due to circumstances beyond everyone's control, Wednesday's event with John Dean has been postponed to a later date. We will let everyone know when it is rescheduled.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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09 / 12
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Join us Saturday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m for our September VGFD meeting. As always it will take place at the State Building Auditorium, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. Remember to bring change for the parking meters!

Here's what we have on the agenda:
Election of club officers and executive board for 2010
Discussion of the current healthcare debate and what we can do
Endorsements
An opportunity drawing for a signed copy of Howard Dean's latest book

Plan to stay past the meeting so we can do phone banking for Paul Krekorian. Bring your charged cell phone! For those people would rather not make phone calls we'll be putting together giveaway kits for Planned Parenthood. We'll provide lunch!

Our Political Action Committee will meet at 9:00, immediately before the meeting.

09 / 13
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

EDWARD TABASH
HENRY WAXMAN ERIC BAUMAN & MICHAEL ANDRAYCHAK
John Perez • Julia Brownley • Abbe Land • Paul Koretz • Janice Hahn• Jeff Prang • Lindsey Horvath • Nick Karno

Invite you to the Democrats for Israel Los Angeles

DEMS FOR ISRAEL LA ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY FUNDRAISER

Honoring

LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas
State Senator (ret.) Sheila Kuehl
Herschel Rosenthal Volunteer Award:
Andrew Lachman

Sunday, Sept. 13th 4-7pm
2350 Castle Heights Ave. Los Angeles CA 90035
RSVP: (661) 296-3904 or dfi_la@hotmail.com

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Join us in September for our general membership meeting featuring a women's panel starring Ivy Bottini and Jeanne Cordova.

Ivy Bottini is a long time activist fighting for women's and LGBT rights. Bottini founded the first chapter of NOW, helped found Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing, and is the co-chair for West Hollywood's Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board.

Jeanne Cordova is a writer, activist, and entrepreneur. Cordova presided as the president of Los Angeles's Daughters of Bilitis chapter and began publishing the Lesbian Tide. She founded the Community Yellow Pages consolidating the power of LGBT businesses. Cordova is the former President of the Stonewall Democratic Club.

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09 / 15
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

How Do We Solve the Problems We Face With A Divided Party and Congress?

Is the Democratic Party Tent too big?

Are Political Parties Relevant in the 21st Century?

What are you willing to do about it?

JOIN VALLEY DEMOCRATS UNITED

FOR ANOTHER EXCITING and INFORMATIVE

"DEMOCRACY IN THE ROUND"

Stand up - Show Up - Speak Up

When: Tuesday September 15
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

09 / 16
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” for our honorable assemblyman on September 16th, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the Valencia Courtyard Marriott in the restaurant area adjacent to the lobby.

For more details, Please See:

http://www.scvyoungdems.org/events/091609-SCV-PedroNava.pdf

09 / 17
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The NVDC is back from summer break. Besides our regular business, discussion, and speaker, we will have a tribute to our late and beloved founder Guy Raner. Bring any special memories you have to share.

The NVDC meets on the third Thursday every month. Come for optional dinner at 6:30, meeting at 7:00. For information, contact Pauline Posner at 818-341-1955.

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