San Ramon Valley Democratic Club Features Rep. Pete Stark on Feb. 23

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

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 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

San Ramon Valley Democratic Club To Hold BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 10

The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club will hold its annual BBQ at the home of Jim and Coni Donnelly in Danville from 12 noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 10.

This year the SRVDC will honor long-time club supporters Barney and Peggy Rubin. Many local elected officials are expected to attend!

Jim is going to smoke some of the salmon and halibut from his recent fishing trip to Alaska as well as prepare tri-tips, margarita-marinated chicken, and sausage.  This as well as water, sodas, wine, and Margaritas will be provided by the club.  Please bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert. A donation of $5 dollars is requested to help defray the cost of food and beverages.

To RSVP, please contact Jim Donnelly at 925-570-9289 or email him at . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club To Hold BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 10

The Fifteen Biggest Lies About the Economy focus of San Ramon Valley Democratic Club’s July 28 Meeting

The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club will feature a presentation about the The Fifteen Biggest Lies about the Economy by author Joshua Holland at its Thursday, July 28 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).

By nearly every conceivable standard, the American economy has gotten steadily worse from the time Reagan took office to the present. The anti-government, pro-corporate agenda has damaged our nation for too long, and yet, turn on Fox News and you'll find them still hawking the same . . . → Read More: The Fifteen Biggest Lies About the Economy focus of San Ramon Valley Democratic Club’s July 28 Meeting

San Ramon Valley Democratic Club to Feature Emerge America President on June 23

The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club will feature a presentation by Emerge America President Karen Middleton at its Thursday, June 23 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).

Middleton joined Emerge as its president on September 1, 2010, and subsequently relocated with her family to Danville. She served in the Colorado State Legislature from February 2008 through 2010, where she was in a leadership position as Majority Caucus Chair and a member of the Education and Business Affairs and Labor Committees. From . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club to Feature Emerge America President on June 23

San Ramon Valley Democrats To Discuss How Our Justice System Is Close to Collapse

The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club's April 28 meeting will feature attorney William Gagen and a discussion about Our Criminal Justice System: Close to Collapse.

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 by April 20 to Jim Donnelly. For more information, visit the club's web . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democrats To Discuss How Our Justice System Is Close to Collapse

San Ramon Democratic Club Meeting on Feb. 24 To Discuss Redistricting and the State Budget

This month's San Ramon Valley Democratic Club meeting will feature Stuart Flashman, PhD, JD discussing the California Redistricting Process and Politicization of the Judiciary, and Walnut Creek Councilmember Kish Rajan.

Dinner will be served at 6:45 and Speaker Program at 7:15.  The Program Committee will meet from 6:00-6:30. Dinner is $25 per person for members and their invited guests, $30 for others. RSVP:  Mail checks made out to Jim Donnelly to him at 373 Century Circle, Danville, CA 94526, or call him at (925) 570-9289. Please RSVP no later than Friday, February 18, 2011.
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San Ramon Valley Democratic Club’s January 27 Meeting Features Dr. Hamid Shomali Discussing the Origins of the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great Recession of 2008

 

The San Ramon Valley Democratic Club will meet on January 27 for a discussion with Dr. Hamid Shomali, a professor of economics and finance at Golden Gate University and the University of California, Berkeley. 

Dr. Shomali will compare the origins of the Great Depression of 1930's with the Great Recession of 2008, and then discusses the respective governments' responses to both crises. It concludes that the response of the Obama Administration has mitigated the impact of the recession and has prevented the economy's slide into a major depression.

The club's evening begins at 6:15 p.m., with dinner served at 6:45, and Dr. Shomali's program to begin at 7:15. Dinner is $24 per person for members and their invited guests, $30 for others. To RSVP, please mail checks made . . . → Read More: San Ramon Valley Democratic Club’s January 27 Meeting Features Dr. Hamid Shomali Discussing the Origins of the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great Recession of 2008

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