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Event Reminders:

RALLY: Send Issa packing, Oct. 24th
Friday, 10/24/2008
Citizens dissatisfied with ISSA will gather outside his office to protest his abysmal and arrogant record in our Congress. Friday, October 24th in front of Darrell Issa's Vista office, 3-6 pm. We want to get as many Obama supporters, peace, and veterans groups as possible. Any tips, suggestions, or help would be greatly appreciated.

Eight ENOUGH peace demonstrations in SD Co.
Sunday, 10/26/2008
Eight pro-peace demonstrations are held every weekend throughout San Diego County. In Vista, Ramona, La Mesa, Poway, Encinitas, La Jolla, and Hillcrest. These groups have demonstrating for over one year, and are surging in favor with the public which decidedly wants the Bush War ended. These demonstrations are now in their 12th month of action.

SYMPOSIUM: CA High Speed Rail, Prop 1A
Thursday, 10/23/2008
Why the new rail is necessary: Developing high speed rail will be less than half of the cost of the highway and airport expansions we will need without it. San Diego to San Francisco in less than 4 hrs. San Diego to Los Angeles in under 1.5 hrs.

Author Victor Villasenor in Carlsbad
Thursday, 10/23/2008
Carlsbad City Library Learning Center will be hosting author Victor Villasenor on Thursday, October 23 at 7pm.

Dem Club of Carlsbad-Oceanside October meets
Saturday, 10/25/2008
Members and guests are invited to bring cell phones for the October 25th Meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Carlsbad Woman's Club, 3320 Monroe St, Carlsbad.

Wildlife Appreciation Event/Lecture
Sunday, 10/26/2008
Wildlife Appreciation Series 2008-Coyote Speaks, on Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 1-3 pm at Calavera Community Center. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Preserve Calavera, thanks to the generous donation of Wells Fargo Bank.