Diablo Valley Democratic Club’s February 15 Meeting Features Discussion About Climate Change: Scientific Progress, Global Politics

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

Diablo Valley Democratic Club to Discuss The State of Our Cities (Walnut Creek, Martinez, Pleasant Hill)

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)

Advancing the Progressive Democratic Agenda with Rep. George Miller on Saturday, Nov. 12

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

Diablo Valley Democratic Club Discusses the State of Our County on Nov. 16

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

Support California Young Democrats Oct. 29 with the Red, White, and Blue Donkey Garage Sale

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

Diablo Valley Democratic Club to Discuss Climate Change: Saving San Francisco at September 21 Meeting

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, September 21, meeting will feature a discussion about Climate Change: Saving San Francisco with San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission Executive Director Will Travis.

The water level of San Francisco Bay rose 7 inches between 1990 and 2000. Global warming may cause it to rise another 4 1/2 feet by the end of this century, inundating shoreline property, including homes, highways, rail lines, airports and businesses. Travis will discuss a regional strategy to address the effects of global warming on the Bay Area.

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 . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club to Discuss Climate Change: Saving San Francisco at September 21 Meeting

Diablo Valley Democratic Club Summer Potluck

Save the date for food and fun! The Diablo Valley Democratic Club will hold its Summer Potluck on Saturday, August 20, starting at 5 p.m. at a home in Concord.

This event is open to 2011 paid members of the DVDC. You can pay your club dues at the event!

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact karen@mmcohen.com or visit the DVDC's web . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democratic Club Summer Potluck

Diablo Valley Democrats will Table July 4 in Concord’s Todos Santos Park

Join the Diablo Valley Democratic Club to register voters and distribute information about the club and its projects at a table the club is hosting during July 4 festivities at Concord's Todos Santos Park from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Email Edi Birsan (edibirsan@astound.net) to sign up to volunteer  for a time . . . → Read More: Diablo Valley Democrats will Table July 4 in Concord’s Todos Santos Park

Diablo Valley Democrats to Discuss “Fixing California” on June 15

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's June 15 meeting will feature one of the co-authors of the influential book California Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It.

Join California political journalist Mark Paul, on of the book's co-authors, for a discussion about the roots of the state's political and economic quagmire and hear some of their suggested innovative solutions.

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 Democrats to Discuss “Fixing California” on June 15

Diablo Valley Democrats To Discuss “High Speed Rail: Where Will It Go? What Will It Cost?”

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, April 20, meeting will feature a discussion about High Speed Rail in California.

Will Gimpel, planning manager of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, will give a presentation on the California High-Speed Rail and Altamont Corridor Rail projects. He’ll show a short video and a short slideshow and then be open to answering long questions.

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 Democrats To Discuss “High Speed Rail: Where Will It Go? What Will It Cost?”

Upcoming Contra Costa Democratic Events

  • February 23, 2012
    • Democrats of Rossmoor to Host Annual Dinner on February 23

      Starts: 5:00 pm

      Location: Fireside Room at Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA

    • San Ramon Valley Democratic Club Features Rep. Pete Stark

      Starts: 6:15 pm

      Location: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA

  • February 25, 2012
    • Assemblymember Joan Buchanan Hosts Pancake Breakfast in San Ramon

      Starts: 10:00 am

      Location: Laborer's Training Center, 1001 Westside Drive, San Ramon

  • March 6, 2012
    • Assm. Joan Buchanan Reception on March 6 with Speaker John Pérez

      Starts: 5:30 pm

      Location: Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Rd, Alamo, CA 94507

  • March 9, 2012
    • Lamorinda Democratic Club Meeting (Special Night)

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

  • March 15, 2012
    • Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee Meeting

      Starts: 7:30 pm

      Location: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 302 Meeting Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA

  • March 17, 2012
    • Assemblymember Joan Buchanan Hosts Pancake Breakfast in Walnut Creek

      Starts: 10:00 am

      Location: Elk's Lodge, 1475 Creekside Drive, Walnut Creek, CA