Tickets are $50 with sponsorships available.

To RSVP, please email luis@susanbonilla.com or call 925-360-8053. Click here for . . . → Read More: Assemblymember Susan Bonilla’s 2012 Re-Election Kickoff Celebration]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/01/assemblymember-susan-bonillas-2012-re-election-kickoff-celebration/ The agenda for the January 19, 2012, meeting of the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee follows below. The DPCCC Central Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 302 Meeting Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA.

Please contact DPCCC Chair Chuck Carpenter if you have any questions.

AGENDA January 19, 2012 7:30 p.m. Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee

a. Blueprint For Great Schools–Craig Cheslog, Principal Advisor to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson

b. Sean Dugar, EBYD African American Caucus   EBoard minutes—January eboard meeting   New alternates, go over roster vacancies   Treasurers Report–Budget presentation   Reports: Fundraising, Issues, UDC, Voter Reg., State Convention Feb.10-12, cadem.org, OFA, Occupy Wall Street, Young Dems   New Business : . . . → Read More: January 19 DPCCC Central Committee Meeting Agenda]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/01/january-19-dpccc-central-committee-meeting-agenda/ 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]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/01/san-ramon-valley-democratic-club-to-discuss-the-death-penalty-costs-all-of-us-with-former-san-quentin-warden-and-cdcr-director-jeanne-woodford/ 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)]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/01/diablo-valley-democratic-club-to-discuss-the-state-of-our-cities-walnut-creek-martinez-pleasant-hill/ Please join Senator Mark DeSaulnier and his supporters for his 6th Annual Crab Feed on Friday, January 27, 2012! The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Centre Concord, located at 5298 Clayton Road, Concord. For more information, please . . . → Read More: State Senator Mark DeSaulnier’s 6th Annual Crab Feed]]> http://contracostadems.org/2012/01/state-senator-mark-desaulniers-6th-annual-crab-feed/  

The Thursday night meeting of the Lamorinda Democrats featured their President – Craig Cheslog speaking about California Education as well as his position within the Superintendent Torlakason's offices at Sacramento. There was a host of bullet points and issues covered from the basic office structure (the lobby receptionist also reports to him) these were some of the salient features that echoed in my concerns for our children's future.

Please bring a donation for the food bank and join us for this potluck dinner. Meet and greet begins at 6:30 with the food to follow when it is set up.

Local elected officials and party volunteers hope to see . . . → Read More: Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Holiday Party on December 15]]> http://contracostadems.org/2011/12/democratic-party-of-contra-costa-county-holiday-party-on-december-15/ The agenda for the November 17 meeting of the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee follows below. The DPCCC Central Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 302 Meeting Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA.

Please contact DPCCC Chair Chuck Carpenter if you have any questions.

AGENDA November 17, 2011 Democratic Central Committee

1. Flag Salute 2. Roll Call 3. Additions to Agenda 4. Introductions and visitor sign in 5. Sean Bagley discussion on Fundraising 6. EBoard minutes from Nov. 13 7. Meeting minutes from Oct. 20 8. Treasurers Report 9. Voter registration forms available from Rao Kaza 10. New Business: CDC membership, DPCCC transport 11. Action Reports: 12. Old Business: Membership drive, Delegates to February convention 13. 2012 primary election Endorsement timetable 14. Committee reports, Meeting times and dates: issues, by laws, . . . → Read More: November 17 DPCCC Central Committee Meeting Agenda]]> http://contracostadems.org/2011/11/agenda-for-the-november-17-dpccc-central-committee-meeting/ Assemblymembers Joan Buchanan, Susan Bonilla, and Nancy Skinner are hosting a Contra Costa County Women's Summit on Monday, November 14, from 1-6 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, in Walnut Creek.

Join our elected officials for a conversation about the state budget's impact on the health, safety, and educational services for women and children.

For more information, view the event flyer, or to RSVP for the event, please visit your Assemblymember's web site:

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]]> http://contracostadems.org/2011/11/advancing-the-progressive-democratic-agenda-with-rep-george-miller-on-saturday-nov-12/