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Event Reminders:

Prevent environmental disaster in North County
Thursday, 06/04/2009
A monumental environmental conflict of interest is raging concerning the pristine wilderness area in northeast Fallbrook. Granite Construction, a multi-billion-dollar company, has its intention staked on developing the largest open-pit mine in the USA just over the Riverside County line at the Rainbow connection to highway 15. Free bus rides to the Riverside hearing on June 4 will be provided from Rainbow and Temecula.

Memorial for 5,000 War dead, Sunday, June 7
Sunday, 06/07/2009
An Arlington West march and memorial to honor our war dead will be presented Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 pm in Vista. The sad death of over 5,000 killed in action in the two wars occurred on Monday, June 1. The memorial will be set up in Wildwood Park in Vista.

LGBT open monthly meeting
Wednesday, 06/03/2009
The North County LGBT Coalition convenes Wed., June 3 at 6:00 pm at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Carlsbad for it's weekly open meeting. All our friends, supporters and progressives are cordially invited. == Equality Torch Relay this Saturday, June 6. Volunteers welcome and we need you.

Focus 2050 Study Presentation on Climate Change
Thursday, 06/04/2009
The North County Civic Alliances of The San Diego Foundation would like to invite you to our Focus 2050 Presentation. Dr. Emily Young, Director of the Environment at The San Diego Foundation, will share with you information on climate change, its potential impact our North County communities, and the steps that we all can take now to decrease the impact of climate change on our future.

Single Payer rally at SD Convention Center
Thursday, 06/04/2009
Join the big rally at the SD Convention Center, June 4, to shout NO! to our broken, corrupt health care scheme, and to say YES! to SINGLE PAYER health care. 8:00AM.