MONTGOMERY COUNTY PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE NEWSLETTER JUNE 8, 2005
Upcoming Events (More Details Below)
1. Conversation with MD Democratic Chairman Terry Lierman 7 PM June 9
2. Leisure World Democrats Host Roger Manno 7 PM June 9
3. Reception for Martin O'Malley 1 PM June 11
4. Doug Duncan's Prince Georges Barbeque 6 PM June 16
5. Young Democrats Anacostia River Cleanup 10 AM June 18
6. Elijah Cummings at the Breakfast Club 7:30 AM June 20
7. Greater Silver Spring Dems Mayor Martin O'Malley 6 PM June 22
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GET INVOLVED WITH AREA EVENTS AND NATIONAL EFFORTS
Election Day November 2, 2004 we shared a vision about what we could do after Jan 20, 2005. The vision remains even if our schedule changed. Now, reaching out and working together is more important than ever. How can we make Montgomery County, Maryland, and the USA better? MCPA is answering that question. Ongoing efforts need volunteers.
We're making connections by supporting and working with / on:
Becoming the Media: http://www.mikehersh.com/Become_The_Media.shtm
Verifiable Voting: http://www.truevotemd.org/
Keeping Kids Safe from War: http://www.LeaveMyChildAlone.org
Teaching Kids the Facts: http://www.TeachTheFacts.org
Protecting the American Way: http://www.pfaw.org
Ending the Occupation of Iraq: http://www.pdamerica.com
Inquiry into Administration Crimes: http://www.AfterDowningStreet.org
Learning Facts about Iraq: http://uslaboragainstwar.org/calendar.php
Getting Affordable Housing: http://tinyurl.com/a58hg
Quality Health Care for All: http://www.americansforhealthcare.org
Sponsoring Sensible Drug Policy: http://www.ssdp.org/
Volunteering with the MC Democratic Central Committee: (301)-946-1000
Helping Crime Victims: https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/vsm/org/454310.html
Ending Violence and Abuse: http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/mddv.shtml
Community Service with Young Democrats: www.ydmaryland.org/
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. Conversation with Maryland Democratic Chairman Terry Lierman
7-9 PM, Thursday June 9 (Rescheduled from May 10th)
Long Branch Public Library
8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/7z2ot
The Montgomery County DFA MeetUp groups will host Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party to discuss local, state and national issues - including what we think the Democratic Party should be doing. Guests and new members welcome.
2. Leisure World Democratic Club will host Roger Manno
7 PM Thursday, June 9
Leisure World, Ballroom of Clubhouse One
3701 Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/b92z8 or http://tinyurl.com/aq7ar
The Capitol Hill Legislative expert on the hidden horrors in the Bush Budget and Cheryl Kagan, former MC co-chair of the Kerry Edwards campaign will speak and answer questions.
3. Reception for Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley
1 - 2:30 PM Saturday, June 11
Activity Center at Bohrer Park (Summit Hall Farm), 506 S. Frederick Avenue (Route 355) Gaithersburg
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/dtx77 or http://tinyurl.com/askdh
The Baltimore Mayor and Governor Candidate will host a reception.
See: http://www.friendsofomalley.org
4. Doug Duncan's Prince Georges Barbeque
6 PM - 9 PM Thursday, June 16 Rain or Shine!
Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/73nup
Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan invites you to his Prince George's Community BBQ featuring the Marcus Johnson Band
Adults - $20.00, Seniors (65+) and Children (12 and under) - FREE
5. Young Dems Anacostia River Cleanup
10 AM - 1 PM Saturday, June 18th
Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg, MD 20710
Map and Directions: http://tinyurl.com/989km
http://www.anacostiaws.org/pics/watershedmap7.jpg
Young Democrats of Maryland www.ydmaryland.org/ will help keep the Anacostia River clean. Help fulfill the Democratic Party's commitment to protect our rivers and streams. For Future Projects and ideas contact the following coordinators:
Mel Franklin mel.democrat@gmail.com
Robert Friedman rfriedman88@gmail.com 301-254-0774
Denise Barnes (St. Mary's County) 240-431-1037
6. Rockville Mid-County Democratic Breakfast Club Monday June 20, 2005
7:30 AM to 8:45 AM (yes that's in the morning!)
Original Ambrosia Restaurant
12015F Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/bs4cp or http://tinyurl.com/bjxg2
Congressman Elijah Cummings will speak about the 2006 Governor's Race.
The relocated Original Ambrosia Restaurant is in the southernmost building in the Montrose Crossing Shopping Plaza, behind Old Navy. There are hundreds of parking places in its immediate proximity. Ingress/egress by car is either via Rockville Pike or Randolph Road. White Flint Metro Rail station is exactly one half mile south of the restaurant. For more info: Susan Magazine Telephone 301-340-8300 smagazine@magazinehillman.com
7. Greater Silver Spring Democratic Club hosts Martin O'Malley
6 - 8 PM Wednesday, June 22nd
Christ Congressional Church
9525 Colesville Road in Silver Spring
Map / Directions: http://tinyurl.com/a7zyw
Baltimore Mayor and Candidate for Governor Martin O'Malley will appear.
See: http://www.friendsofomalley.org
Wear your politics on your sleeve. Openly Oppose Bush Store: http://www.cafepress.com/antibush04
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