By Craig Cheslog, on May 8th, 2012%
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, May 23 meeting (note the special night) will feature the Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence's Karen Arntzen discussing "Ending Gun Violence: Where Are We At?"
Arntzen will discuss what we've learned from Virginia Tech, Tucson, Oikos, and all-too-common but less publicized gun violence in the Bay Area. What can we do? She'll also discuss the need for action right here in Central Contra Costa County.
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 May 23 Meeting Features Conversation About “Ending Gun Violence: Where Are We At?”
By Craig Cheslog, on April 7th, 2012%
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Thursday, April 26 meeting will feature Assemblymember Joan Buchanan discussing what is happening in Sacramento amid budget challenges in this election year.
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 April 26 Meeting Features Asm. Joan Buchanan
By Craig Cheslog, on March 5th, 2012%
The Diablo Valley Democratic Club's Wednesday, March 28 meeting will feature political consultant Melody Howe Weintraub from the firm Winning Results. She will discuss her views about the upcoming elections, including the significance of California's new open primary in June.
The club will also hear from John Hall, the chair of the Central Contra Costa Unified Democratic Campaign committee, who will explain redistricting in our area, including the configuration of the new districts and who is running in them.
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 2012 Elections and New Districts at its March 28 Meeting
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 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 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
By events, on August 22nd, 2011%
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
By events, on July 31st, 2011%
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
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