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List of Democratic events in San Diego County
09/06/2010
This is a list of Democratic and progressive events in San Diego County:

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Free Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch
09/10/2010
2010 Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad. Free admission! Film on Sep. 10 is Sin Town, 1942. All films begin at sunset and star Leo Carrillo, an actor most famous for his role as Pancho in the TV show "Cisco Kid" during the 1960s. Carillo was also politically active and an environmentalist way ahead of his time.
Phonebanking for victory in Palm Springs area
09/11/2010
Organizing for America message: We have less less than 9 weeks until the midterm elections. Your help and time are appreciated as we watch what the extreme right is trying to pull off, a governmental paralysis under a party of no. You can help by joining our phonebanks to support the very progressive Steve Pougnet, mayor of Palm Springs, in his bid for Congress against Mary Bono Mack.
Steve Gronke speaker at Fallbrook Dem. Picinic
09/11/2010
The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold its sixth Annual Fall Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Great food, speakers, a silent auction and live music by local guitarist and singer Larry Robinson will entertain guests in an outdoor patio setting at 1815 S. Stagecoach Lane. Keynote speaker will be Jess Durfee, Chairman of the San Diego Democratic Party. Featured speaker will be STEVE GRONKE, candidate for SD Supervisor.
BV Creek Valley Work Session/Celebration
09/11/2010
This month's work session will include a special celebration of the end of our 2 year grant to restore the first 1.8 acres of the Buena Vista Creek Valley. We would love to see all of the volunteers who have helped these last two years, and everyone else who cares about preserving this special area. Come and join us!
Escondido Democratic Club Meets
09/11/2010
TIME CHANGE TO 1 p.m.! Meet the candidates for Mayor, Council. A candidate forum with four candidates for Mayor and seven candidates for Council will be held, and endorsement votes taken.
Fundraiser for Steve Gronke for Supervisor
09/11/2010
Please join the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters for a fundraiser to elect Steve Gronke for Supervisor. Wine and Cheese...food and drink-no dollar amount is specified, it may be by donation.
NC Film Club Screens Live Action Shorts
09/12/2010
The North County Film Club presents Academy Award Nominated “Live Action” Shorts from 2009.
Stop I-5 Expansion-Town Hall Meeting
09/13/2010
LA is coming to North County. Unless we stop it. Come to the I-5 Expansion Town Hall Meeting and voice your objections!
Hummingbirds: More Than Just Eye-Candy
09/14/2010
Singing feathers, streamlined genomes, and continent spanning migrations are some of the latest mind boggling discoveries that rank hummingbirds among the world's most amazing birds.
Free Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch
09/17/2010
2010 Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad. Free admission! Film on Sep. 17 is Lillian Russell, 1940. All films begin at sunset and star Leo Carrillo, an actor most famous for his role as Pancho in the TV show "Cisco Kid" during the 1960s. Carillo was also politically active and an environmentalist way ahead of his time.
San Diego County Children and Nature Workshop
09/23/2010
The San Diego Children and Nature (SDCaN) is a regional collaborative of organizations, individuals and companies whose mission is to inspire communities to nurture, empower and engage youth in cultivating their relationship with nature. One way this is achieved is through a highly intriguing workshop for adults. Workshop admission is free.
Carlsbad Music Festival
09/24/2010
Mark your calendars! The Carlsbad Music Festival will take place on September 24 - 26, 2010. Information regarding artist line-up, times and ticket prices will be forthcoming. Stay tuned!
Free Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch
09/24/2010
2010 Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad. Free admission! Film on Sep. 24 is Honolulu Lu, 1941. All films begin at sunset and star Leo Carrillo, an actor most famous for his role as Pancho in the TV show "Cisco Kid" during the 1960s. Carillo was also politically active and an environmentalist way ahead of his time.
Carlsbad Music Festival
09/25/2010
Mark your calendars! The Carlsbad Music Festival will take place on September 24 - 26, 2010. Information regarding artist line-up, times and ticket prices will be forthcoming. Stay tuned!
Buena Vista Creek and Coastal Clean-up Day
09/25/2010
Join Coastkeeper, I Love a Clean San Diego and City of Oceanside in this special 10th annual clean-up event. We can't keep our coastal waters clean unless we clean up the creeks leading to them. Here's your chance to make a difference at this annual event that now includes Buena Vista Creek.
Demcco Meeting
09/25/2010
All regular meetings start at 10 a.m. at the Carlsbad Woman’s Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad.
Carlsbad Music Festival
09/26/2010
Mark your calendars! The Carlsbad Music Festival will take place on September 24 - 26, 2010. Information regarding artist line-up, times and ticket prices will be forthcoming. Stay tuned!
Sunset Poets Reading Celebrates Recovery Month
09/26/2010
Sunset Poets and the Addictions Ministry at Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold a poetry reading to celebrate Recovery Month at Palomar UU Fellowship in Vista. Everyone whose life has been touched by addiction should attend. Bring your non-poet friends (if you have any). There will be a featured segment focusing on addiction and recovery, and an open mike. In coming months we'll ask for your help in distributing flyers and spreading the word. By Dick Eiden.
Katz for Congress Golf Tournament
10/01/2010
Drive Katz into Congress-join your friends for a 4-person best ball golf tournament to benefit the Howard Katz For Congress campaign! He is running against Darrell Issa in California’s 49th Congressional District.

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List of Democratic events in San Diego County
09/06/2010
This is a list of Democratic and progressive events in San Diego County:

CLICK HERE
To read the best newsletter west of the Mississippi, click on

Jellison's EZINE here


Senior Republican Ken Mehlman comes out as gay
Announcement:
Aug. 26 - One of the key architects of the Bush-era Republican election machine that exploited anti-gay prejudices to motivate its conservative base has disclosed that he is gay and is lobbying to legalise same-sex marriage. "It's taken me 43 years to get comfortable with this part of my life," said Ken Mehlman, a former chairman of the Republican national committee and the manager of George Bush's 2004 presidential campaign, in an interview published on the Atlantic's website.


TOP SECRET AMERICA: New investigative website
Announcement:
"Top Secret America" is a project nearly two years in the making that describes the huge national security buildup in the United States after the Sept. 11, 2001. More than a dozen Washington Post journalists spent two years developing Top Secret America


Oh no! Teabaggers! Now attacking Soc. Security
Announcement:
Democracy for America: - The Teabaggers are at it again and this time they're going after Social Security. Teabagger candidates for office like Kentucky's Rand Paul and Nevada's Sharron Angle are working to destroy Social Security as we know it. Teabaggers across the country are backing them up and Corporate Democrats are running scared. But we're not going to let them win.


Council unanimously approves Lowe's project
Announcement:
CARLSBAD: Council unanimously approves Lowe's project. Dozens speak out on development plans. By Barbara Henry, reprinted from the North County Times.


Olga Diaz Closes the Blue Mug
Announcement:
ESCONDIDO: Olga Diaz's popular downtown coffeehouse closing Sunday (Aug.28). Councilwoman says eight years was enough for Blue Mug. By David Garrick, reprinted from the North County Times. -The staff of the Progressive Post mourns the loss of the Blue Mug, an Escondido treasure.


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Free Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch
09/10/2010
2010 Film Nights at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad. Free admission! Film on Sep. 10 is Sin Town, 1942. All films begin at sunset and star Leo Carrillo, an actor most famous for his role as Pancho in the TV show "Cisco Kid" during the 1960s. Carillo was also politically active and an environmentalist way ahead of his time.


Phonebanking for victory in Palm Springs area
09/11/2010
Organizing for America message: We have less less than 9 weeks until the midterm elections. Your help and time are appreciated as we watch what the extreme right is trying to pull off, a governmental paralysis under a party of no. You can help by joining our phonebanks to support the very progressive Steve Pougnet, mayor of Palm Springs, in his bid for Congress against Mary Bono Mack.


Steve Gronke speaker at Fallbrook Dem. Picinic
09/11/2010
The Fallbrook Democratic Club will hold its sixth Annual Fall Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Great food, speakers, a silent auction and live music by local guitarist and singer Larry Robinson will entertain guests in an outdoor patio setting at 1815 S. Stagecoach Lane. Keynote speaker will be Jess Durfee, Chairman of the San Diego Democratic Party. Featured speaker will be STEVE GRONKE, candidate for SD Supervisor.


BV Creek Valley Work Session/Celebration
09/11/2010
This month's work session will include a special celebration of the end of our 2 year grant to restore the first 1.8 acres of the Buena Vista Creek Valley. We would love to see all of the volunteers who have helped these last two years, and everyone else who cares about preserving this special area. Come and join us!


Escondido Democratic Club Meets
09/11/2010
TIME CHANGE TO 1 p.m.! Meet the candidates for Mayor, Council. A candidate forum with four candidates for Mayor and seven candidates for Council will be held, and endorsement votes taken.