By events, on February 16th, 2012%
The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club will feature a presentation by Rep. Pete Stark at its Thursday, February 23, meeting. The secondary speaker that night will be the American Heart Association's Terry Mock discussing the California Cancer Research Act (Proposition 29) on the June 5, 2012 ballot.
Here is your chance to meet and talk with Congressman Pete Stark. His new congressional district includes San Ramon and the Crow Canyon Country Club section of Danville. Find out what his goals are for the next congressional session and let him know our areas specific concerns.
The meeting will take place at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, in Danville. Social time at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m., with the program at 7:15 p.m. Members and . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club Features Rep. Pete Stark on Feb. 23
By events, on February 8th, 2012%
The Tri-Valley Democratic Club's Monday, February 20 meeting will feature an opportunity for you to meet candidates for Congress, State Assembly, State Senate, and County Supervisor. The Tri-Valley Democrats meet at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, in Dublin at 7 p.m.
Meet Congressional District 15 candidates Congressman Pete Stark and his challenger Dublin City Council Member Eric Swalwell, Assembly District 16 candidate Assembly Member Joan Buchanan, Senate District 7 candidate State Senator Mark DeSaulnier, Alameda County Supervisor District 4 candidate Supervisor Nate Miley, and Alameda County Supervisor District 1 candidate Supervisor Scott Haggerty. Questions and answers will follow brief statements by each candidate. A straw poll will be taken.
The Political Action Committee of the Alameda Democratic Party will make the presentation and lead the discussion.
For . . . → Read More: Tri-Valley Democrats to Host “Meet the Candidates” Night on February 20
By events, on February 7th, 2012%
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, February 15, meeting will feature a discussion about Climate Change: Scientific Progress, Global Politics.
The meeting's program will feature Sam Chapman of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, who will highlight the lab's team approach to climate change challenges and Justin Gerdes, a journalist reporting on global climate issues. They will discuss the international politics around global climate negotiations.
The DVDC meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. Please park on Deerpark Drive, the first right after the library, unless you have difficulty walking. For more information, call 925-946-0469 or visit the club's . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club’s February 15 Meeting Features Discussion About Climate Change: Scientific Progress, Global Politics
By events, on February 4th, 2012%
Berkeley Professor John Harte will discuss climate change at the February 23 Democrats of Rossmoor dinner meeting. The dinner will be held at the Fireside Room at Rossmoor, with the social hour to begin at 5 p.m. and Professor Harte's presentation beginning at 7 p.m.
Professor Harte‘s research focuses on the effects of human actions on, and the linkages among, biodiversity, ecosystem structure and function, and climate. Two specific goals of his research are to understand the nature and causes of patterns in the distribution and abundance of species and to understand the extent to which ecosystem responses to climate change may result in feedbacks to climate that can either ameliorate or exacerbate global warming.
Professor Harte has received both national and international recognition for his work . . . → Read More: Democrats of Rossmoor to Host Annual Dinner on February 23
By events, on January 17th, 2012%
The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club will feature a discussion about "The Death Penalty Costs All of Us" with Former Director of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Jeanne Woodford at its Thursday, January 26, meeting.
The meeting will take place at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, in Danville. Social time at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 6:45 p.m., with the program at 7:15 p.m. Members and invited guests can enjoy the dinner and program for $25, non-members $30, presentation only is $5 (requested donation).
Please RSVP to Jim Donnelly. Mail checks, made out to Jim Donnelly, to 373 Century Circle, Danville, CA 94526. For more information, visit the club's . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club to Discuss “The Death Penalty Costs All of Us” with Former San Quentin Warden and CDCR Director Jeanne Woodford
By events, on January 16th, 2012%
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, January 25, meeting will feature a discussion about the State of Our Cities (Walnut Creek, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill).
The meeting's panel discussion about the challenges facing these cities will feature Walnut Creek City Council Member Kristina Lawson, Martinez Vice Mayor Mark Ross and City Council Member Mike Menesini, and Pleasant Hill Mayor John Hanecak.
The DVDC meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. Please park on Deerpark Drive, the first right after the library, unless you have difficulty walking. For more information, call 925-946-0469 or visit the club's . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club to Discuss The State of Our Cities (Walnut Creek, Martinez, Pleasant Hill)
By events, on November 7th, 2011%
The Contra Costa Labor Club, Democrats of Rossmoor, Diablo Valley Democratic Club, Lamorinda Democratic Club, and San Ramon Valley Democratic Club are joining together for to kickoff the 2012 campaign on Saturday, November 12 with a fundraiser for the 2012 Democratic Campaign Office.
Rep. George Miller will be the principal speaker at the November 12 event, which will be hosted by the Democrats of Rossmoor from 3-5 p.m. at the Diablo Room, Hillside Clubhouse, Rossmoor. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.
State Senator Mark DeSaulnier and Assemblymember Joan Buchanan will also attend.
General admission is $10 and sponsor admission is $25. You can download an event flyer by . . . → Read More: Advancing the Progressive Democratic Agenda with Rep. George Miller on Saturday, Nov. 12
By events, on November 7th, 2011%
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, November 16, meeting will feature a discussion about the State of Our County with County Administrator David Twa.
Twa will discuss how the county is faring amid difficult budgetary times. Learn how budget cuts will affect law enforcement, the judicial system, health care, and other county needs.
The DVDC meets from 7-9 p.m. at the Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. Please park on Deerpark Drive, the first right after the library, unless you have difficulty walking. For more information, call 925-946-0469 or visit the club's . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club Discusses the State of Our County on Nov. 16
By events, on November 5th, 2011%
The Lamorinda Democratic Club's monthly meeting on Thursday, November 10, will feature Ann Notthoff speaking on "Confessions of an Environmental Lobbyist: Making Progress while Holding the Line".
The meeting will be held at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, in Lafayette. The club's social hour will begin at a new time of 7:00 p.m., with a business meeting at 7:15 p.m., and Notthoff's presentation to begin at 8 p.m. There is a $5 charge at the door to help the club cover meeting expenses.
California’s landmark environmental and public health laws are moving ahead here, but in our nation’s capitol bedrock laws like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act are under attack in the House of Representatives. What’s going on and . . . → Read More: Lamorinda Democratic Club’s November 10th Meeting Features “Confessions of an Environmental Lobbyist: Making Progress while Holding the Line”
By Craig Cheslog, on October 25th, 2011%
Help the California Young Democrats recover from the loss of embezzled funds with a Red, White, and Blue Donkey Garage Sale on Saturday, October 29, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Acalanes High School Parking Lot, 1200 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette.
All profits will be donated to the California Young Democrats to help this important organization recover from having their funds taken by their former treasurer.
Please contact Carolyn Phinney, if you would like to donate items to be sold or volunteer to help with the event. Donkey-Kick the excess out of your house for a good cause! You can reach Carolyn at carolynphinney@comcast.net or 925-788-7374.
The event is sponsored by the the Lamorinda Democratic Club (www.LDClub.org), Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan, Michelle Obama Fan Club (see us on Facebook), The . . . → Read More: Support California Young Democrats Oct. 29 with the Red, White, and Blue Donkey Garage Sale
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