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[Correction] Jan 2 (Not 1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series - Water Will be shown on the 2^nd Friday in January, not the 1^st

Jan 3 Saturdays 9am, Irvine: Weekly Democratic KaffeeKlatch University Center 4237 Campus Dr The plaza near Whale of a Tale Book Store Irvine, CA 92612
This is the first KaffeeKlatch of what we plan to be a weekly meetup. Every Saturday morning at 9 am, you'll find us at a table or tables in the "tree" plaza inside the University Center. Just walk inside the center (there are entrances between Trade Joe's and the theatre, near FedEx (Kinkos), and near the Steelhead Brewery) and walk to where you see tables and chairs set out under the trees across from Whale of a Tale Children's Book Shop. You have a choice of several places you can get your beverage of choice, and even breakfast or a pastry if you wish. Then join us for an hour of free-ranging discussion on political topics of the day. Afterward, why not visit the very lively Farmer's Market and pick up your locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables for the week? It's all a part of going green. meetup.com/IrvineDems/calendar/9291315

Jan 3 Saturday 8:45pm, Santa Ana: PUNK SHOW FOR IRAQI ORPHANS MEDIA BLITZ! SONIC SESSION! THOUGHT PROCESS! S.M.! R.S.O! $5 DONATION
EL CENTRO CULTURAL DE MEXICO 310 W. 5TH STREET SANTA ANA, CA 92701
HALF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE ORPHANS!

Jan 4 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029 Join Veterans for Peace as they set up their monthly memorial to the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meet on the beach closest to 6th Street to help set up the memorial beginning at 8:00 am or come help take down at 5:00 pm

Jan 4 Sunday 11am, Anaheim: Prospects for Peace in Israel-Palestine. Jeff Warner, an active member of L.A. Jews for Peace and the Cousins Club of Orange County, will speak. Jeff has made several trips to Israel-Palestine, most recently in 2006.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org

Jan 4 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: The fight for marriage equality in California isn't over. The Green Party of Orange County is pleased to have Katherine B. Darmer, Professor of Law at the Chapman University School of Law, on the topic of the struggle for GLBT rights.
in the Board Room of the Irvine Ranch Water District located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine. (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)

Jan 5 Monday 3pm, Laguna Beach: Meeting concerning Homeless Lawsuit Laguna Beach Interfaith Council Asks you to attend an Urgent meeting at Neighborhood Congregational Church
We will be addressing the current lawsuit concerning the Laguna Beach homeless people
LBIFC represents the Churches who are the main volunteers and supporters of the homeless in Laguna Beach. We need you to come and discuss solutions that would bring about wide community support and avoid a long and expensive lawsuit for the City of Laguna Beach. We need a settlement outside of the court process. How would we like the homeless issues in Laguna Beach to be resolved?
Our purpose as the LBIFC is " .........to serve the needs of this community, especially the needs of the poor, the sick, and the disenfranchised."
Please contact Daga Krackowizer you have further questions. (949)715-3879 or (949)290-7878

Jan 5 Monday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Bluebelt lagunabluebelt.com Wahoo's 1133 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651
At this meeting, we should be discussing the Ocean Foundations maps/actions decided at their December meeting. Then we?ll discuss how we would like to proceed. All those in attendance can also sign the 1st page of "Recommendation" and all organizations will need to sign an Appendix B page? Judy Yorke, P.E., C.P.P. JYorke@YorkeEngr.com

Jan 5 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Jan 6 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur planning meeting (Doors lock at 7pm, call Patty if late) Patty's office 4675 MacArthur Court Suite 1200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Patty's cell: 949/246-2969
Meeting Topics: The play: In Darfur - ongoing plans to make it happen Local divestment: meeting with OCERS ( In January?) Using darfurscores.org with our local Representatives

Jan 6 Tuesday 7pm, Long Beach: Military Families Speak Out Just a reminder and correction on the time for our next meeting. We will meet at the following location: Grace United Methodist Church 2324 E. 3rd St. at Junipero. Parking in across the street diagonally. Enter the side door off of Junipero
Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapter mfso-oc@earthlink.net mfsooc.org myspace.com/ocmfso 562-833-8035 Support Our Troops Bring Them Home Now! Take Care of Them After They Get Home

Jan 6 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Antonia Juhasz Expert on international trade and finance policy Author of The Bush Agenda: Invading the World, One Economy at a Time will speak on The Tyranny of Oil The World's Most Powerful Industry-And What We Must Do To Stop It
Clubhouse 1 Main Lounge Presented by
Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village 581-5453
Women For: Orange County womenforoc.org
ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County reclaimdemocracyoc.org

Jan 7 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: DFA-OC Regular Meeting. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (Metropointe Shopping Center). Speaker Topic: Proposition 8 and Actions in Opposition Speakers: Representatives from Orange County Equality Coalition Other Items Assembly District Caucuses on Saturday - last minute updates Collection: Non -perishable food items or donations for Second Harvest Food Bank ($10 buys 120 pounds of food!) Plans for future meeting topics Announcements for upcoming events and More Please join us. Wear a jacket! The patio is protected but it might be chilly! For more information, contact Susan Kopicki, susan@dfa-oc.org dfa-oc.org

Jan 7 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: Orange County Biodiesel Cooperative meetup.com/Orange-County-Biodiesel-Cooperative/calendar/9206880

Jan 8 Thursday 7:15am, Anaheim: OC-Recruitment Awareness Project's leafleting Happy New Year! We are leafleting this coming Thursday, Jan. 8 at Western HS in Anaheim. School IS in session and the 1st bell is at 7:55AM. We need to be at Western and W. Orange Ave, Anaheim at 7:15AM. Pls stay as long as you can. We will debrief at a nearby coffee shop, which will be announced that morning. Wear your light blue t-shirt over some warm undergarments so we look identifiable. See you there. Betsy Martin and Al White
DIRECTIONS Take 405 to Beach Go north to W. Orange (6.2 miles) Turn Left on W. Orange to Western (0.5 miles) Park anywhere except NOT on school property. CALL BETSY MARTIN (H) 949-581-5453 OR AL WHITE (H)949-492-0571 for questions. These are NOT CELL phones.

Jan 8 Thursday Noon-2pm, Irvine: "Voices of Gaza" Rally Student Speak-Out from 12-1pm UCI Student Center Terrace Tops (in front of the ATMs) Join us as students share their points of view on the crisis in Gaza and personal stories of relatives lost in the conflict. Followed by a Rally and March from 1-2pm along Ring Road. Let us unite as members of the global community to raise awareness of this atrocity and demand a ceasefire! Let us stand together against human suffering and for peace and justice! msu.uci@gmail.com

Jan 8 Thursday 6:30pm, Irvine: Political Pub Nights B.J.'s Restaurant and Brewery: 13130 Jamboree Rd. in the Irvine Marketplace
Come join us for an informal evening of pints and politics at B.J.'s in Irvine. We?ll be on the back patio, look for the sign! This will be the first of our Political Pub Nights which be held on the first and fourth Thursday of each month. Please feel free to invite your friends, red or blue, all are welcome. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call or drop me a note. *Please let us know you're coming! R.S.V.P. to Destiny at 949-640-4400, or e-mail at destiny@club48democrats.com

Jan 8 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club at the Unitarian Church, 429 Cypress Street THIS IS THE TIME FOR OUR MEMBERS TO LET US KNOW WHAT THEIR PRIORITIES ARE IN THE UPCOMING YEAR(S)! AGENDA: *Presentation of Slate for Club Officers *Roundtable discussion/audience participation/retrospective of election and our views for upcoming year.

Jan 8 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Young Democrats Meeting We invite you to attend our next Orange County Young Democrats meeting at Bistro 400 located at 400 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana CA, 92701. Our meeting will be followed by Drinking Liberally at Memphis. For more information please visit us online at OCYD.net

Jan 8 (this month only, meeting changed to second Thursday) 7:00-8:45pm, Fullerton: DNOC (Democrats of North Orange County), monthly meeting at Sizzler, 1401 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831. Come for dinner at 6:00 and meeting from 7:00-8:45. This month's speaker will be Rudy Mann, from the Claremont Democratic Club, He will share information about successful fundraising methods and activities by the local clubs in his area, and describe their plans to maintain a year-round Democratic headquarters office. For additional information, please contact Vice-President, Art Munguia at: art.munguia@gmail.com

[Follow up] Jan 9 Friday 3pm, Mission Viejo: Protest attack on Gazans by Mission Viejo High School 25025 Chrisanta Dr. Mission Viejo , CA 92691 It'll be at the closest corner to Taco Bell
News article: ocregister.com/articles/gaza-saba-hekman-2277720-aljawad-viejo Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JSO-_jgb0zw>youtube.com/watch?v=JSO-_jgb0zw

Jan 9 (Usually 1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series - Water An unflinching look at the life of a widow in 1930's India. At that time, and in places even today, widows had only a few choices, none very pleasant, leaving them with little choice at all. In fact, for Chuyia she wasn't given an opportunity to choose. At the beginning of "Water," she's left at a home for cast out widows where she is expected to spend the rest of her life. 2006, 117 minutes
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world. Through a variety of titles and topics, attendees explore what it means to live a life in relationship with each other, our neighbors and the whole community of life. The evening includes refreshments, dialogue and possible opportunities for action.
6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion
Mother Louis Room 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=82

Jan 9 Friday 8-10pm, Irvine: University Students launch National Human Trafficking Awareness 2009 OneHeart You are invited to an evening filled with ART+POETRY+FILM+MUSIC benefiting victims of Human Trafficking in Orange County and beyond! Join local community and student organizations for a time of education, entertainment, and empowerment surrounding slavery.
UC Irvine, Student Center Pereira Drive Irvine, CA 92697 ochumantrafficking.org/promotion.php

Jan 10 Saturday, Everywhere: Blue for Equality Put a blue bulb in your window, on your porch light, or store front to show support for Equality. blue4equality.org

Jan 10 Saturdays 9am, Irvine: Weekly Democratic KaffeeKlatch University Center 4237 Campus Dr The plaza near Whale of a Tale Book Store Irvine, CA 92612
This is the second KaffeeKlatch of what we plan to be a weekly meetup. Every Saturday morning at 9 am, you'll find us at a table or tables in the "tree" plaza inside the University Center. Just walk inside the center (there are entrances between Trade Joe's and the theatre, near FedEx (Kinkos), and near the Steelhead Brewery) and walk to where you see tables and chairs set out under the trees across from Whale of a Tale Children's Book Shop. You have a choice of several places you can get your beverage of choice, and even breakfast or a pastry if you wish. Then join us for an hour of free-ranging discussion on political topics of the day. Afterward, why not visit the very lively Farmer's Market and pick up your locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables for the week? It's all a part of going green. meetup.com/IrvineDems/calendar/9291315

Jan 10 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule) WHERE: St. Joseph Center 480 S. Batavia in Orange WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

[Updated] Jan 10 Saturday 10am-noon, Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley/San Clemente/Santa Ana; noon-2pm Irvine/Buena Park/Rancho Santa Margarita: CA Democratic Party Assembly District Election Meetings www.cadem.org/ADEM/
Registration: 10AM Meeting: Noon
AD 67 Beach Walk Club House, 19735 Sea Cliff Lane, Huntington Beach
AD 68 Green Valley Family Club House, 10739 Los Jardines East, Fountain Valley
AD 69 Rancho Santiago Community College District Board Room 2323 N. Broadway Santa Ana
Registration: Noon Meeting: 2:00PM
AD 56 UFCW Local #324, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park
AD 70 Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine
AD 71 Wood Ranch Bbq & Grill 22352 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita

Jan 10 Saturday 10am, Costa Mesa/Noon Los Angeles: National Day of Emergency Mass Action Stop the U.S./Israeli War on Palestine! Let Gaza Live! Protest at Westwood Federal Building 11000 Wilshire Blvd. (Corner of Wilshire & Veteran)
Carpooling from Anton/Bristol in Costa Mesa. leaving at 10am Contact Chuck at (714) 956-5037 for details.

[Updated] Jan 10 Saturday 10am-6pm Fullerton/10:30am-6:30pm Huntington Beach: DOMA Protest Ask President Obama to keep his promises
CSUF Sidewalk on Yorba Linda Blvd between Associated Rd and State College Fullerton from 10am-6pm, and volunteers will also be going door to door in the community to acquire signatures. Contact: Orange County Equality Coalition Elizabeth Aversa elizabethaversa@hotmail.com OCEC Activism Chair
In front of Starbucks in downtown HB Main Street & Walnut Huntington Beach Contact: Jeyn Miller equalitycampaign@yahoo.com
On January 10th, we will come together as one UNITED FRONT asking the LGBTQ community to join us in signing an Open Letter to President Barack Obama, during a NATIONAL DOMA PROTEST. (DOMA = Defense of Marriage Act). This letter will remind President Elect Barack Obama of the promises he made to us. It will also serve as a pledge from our community that we will hold him to his promises and help him achieve them. We cannot just put up a letter online and ask that people sign it. We need to take to the streets. As we all know, VISIBILITY IS THE KEY TO EQUALITY! Outreach & Education Will End Discrimination. And we MUST Infiltrate, to Educate, and Stop Hate! This is why we CONTINUE to come together as a community and speak out about the injustices that exist nationally AND locally. We NEED 1million signatures by the end of the day! Once we have a minimum of 1million signatures, we will make certain that President Elect Barack Obama receives our letter on DAY 1 Contact Info Email: equalitycampaign@yahoo.com

[Resuming] Jan 10 (2^nd Saturday) 11am-noon, Laguna Woods: "Bring the Troops Home Now" rallies resume at the corner of Paseo de Valencia and El Toro Rd, in front of the Washington Mutual Bank. Citizens of conscience have an opportunity to express their concerns about our purpose and presence in Iraq. Participants may use signs provided, or bring their own. Everyone is invited to attend. Be an active witness for peace. Info: 586-0880 Shirley Mcgovern adele@comline.com

Jan 10 Saturday 1-4pm, Costa Mesa: No Plastic Left Behind Workshop Yoga Works, 1835 Newport Blvd A.208, Costa Mesa, CA
1 pm Youth Against Styrofoam presentation and action plan 2 pm Yoga 3 pm Synthetic Sea Documentary and workshop Contact 9496455163 info@earthresource.org

[Moved] Jan 10 (Not 2^nd Saturday): ReclaimDemocracy.org meeting moved Our Regular Meeting for January will take place on Tuesday evening Jan 6th, not Saturday as usual!
We have the honor of co-hosting a special guest....Antonia Juhasz, author of The Tyranny of Oil. Be sure to print out the flyer by clicking the link below. Show it to the entry guard at Gate 1 of Laguna Woods Village in order to be assured entry. Enter from El Toro Road, Gate 1, Avenida Sevilla. Then go left on Calle Aragon to Clubhouse One, park and go into the Main Lounge . If you can't print out the flyer or forget it, just tell the guard you are attending the Concerned Citizens event in Clubhouse 1 and you should be allowed in, but printing out the flyer is the best way to be assured that you will be allowed in.
IMPORTANT DETAILS: Our January 6, 2009, we will co-host a major Orange County event with Women For: Orange County and Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods. At 7:30 PM, in Laguna Woods' Clubhouse 1 Main Lounge, our featured speaker will be noted author Antonia Juhasz, whose latest book The Tyranny of Oil explodes oil business myths and argues that this powerful industry is a genuine threat to democracy both here and abroad. This is a pivotally important topic, by one of the world's most astute experts on energy; Please come !!!
A book signing hosted by Laguna Beach's Latitude 33 bookstore will follow the talk at this same location. Click here for a flyer that will allow you to gain admittance to Laguna Woods to attend this event! Print the flyer and show it at the Laguna Woods gate to gain admittance!
A Leadership Meeting will be held at our usual meeting time, Sat Jan 10th at 6:30. Ready to get out of your easy chair and do more than complain about the corporate takeover of our democracy?
Everyone who is interested in making a difference please feel welcome to come to the Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters (15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine) on Saturday, January 10th at 6:30 PM. We will do some brainstorming for what kind of actions we can take to best RECLAIM DEMOCRACY.

Jan 11 Sunday 11am-1pm, Orange: CA Democratic Party Assembly District Election Meetings www.cadem.org/ADEM/
Registration: 11:00AM Meeting: 1:00PM
AD 72 Carpenter's Union Hall 1916 W. Chapman Ave. Orange

Jan 11 Sunday 2pm, Newport Coast; 3pm Anaheim Hills/Brea/Garden Grove/Fullerton/Irvine; 8pm Garden Grove/Fullerton;...: MoveOn Congressional Action Training President-elect Obama will need a lot of help to push a bold, progressive agenda through Congress. In Washington, powerful interests -- lobbyists for oil companies, drug manufacturers, and HMOs -- are lining up to block Obama's agenda. We've got to counter them with our biggest and best year of congressional pressure ever.
So we're getting together on January 11th to kick off this big year with Congressional Action Trainings. We'll learn and practice the most effective strategies for influencing Congress -- just a few weeks before our first local Congressional visits. pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=156

[Update] Jan 11 Sunday 2-4pm, Santa Ana: Palestinian author and survivor of the Sabra and Shatila Massacre: Marco Abraham Author of: LOST BLOOD El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W. 5th St. Santa Ana, CA 92701
Update: It is with great sadness and pain that we announce that this Sunday's speaker at El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana, Palestinian survivor of 2 massacres Sabra and Shatila--Marco Abraham--will not be attending this Sunday, He will not be attending because his sister was bombed and killed last night in Gaza by Israeli terror, leaving her body shattered into pieces and one of her 5 sons injured, may she rest in peace.
The organizers of this event wish to extend and invitation to STILL come out to Centro this Sunday at 2pm and share in dialogue about this most recent massacre and honor the lives of the 760 who have perished so far this last week and a half, over 219 of which have been children (Al Jazeera-English) and strategize on local reaction.
The organizers at this event and those at El Centro Cultural de Mexico I'm sure share in sending our deepest remorse and condolences to Marco and his family at this time, and may the lost lives and lost blood as Marco writes about of all Palestinians be not in vain as we continue to find new ways to resist and fight for all of our people.

Jan 11 Sunday 5:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: PALESTINE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS: EMERGENCY FUNDRAISER Islamic Relief fundraising Dinner to help Gaza Marriott Anaheim Hotel, 00 W. Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 For Tickets & Volunteer Info Contact: 714-676-1309 888-479-4968 sw@irw.org Islamic Relief .O. Box 5640, Buena Park, CA 90620 Tax ID # 95-4453134 irw.org/events

Jan 13 (2^nd Tuesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: Gustavo Arellano to Speak at South Orange County Democratic Club socdc.org Our speaker, Gustavo Arellano, is an award winning staff writer with the OC Weekly, a contributing writer to the Op/Ed section of the L A Times and essayist for NPR. His "Ask a Mexican: book, published in 2007, was based on his syndicated column of the same name.
Arellano's most recent book, "Orange County, a Personal History," tells the story of his own family's assimilation into Orange County-style American culture amid racism, megachurches, and master-planned communities. We hope you'll join us for what promises to be an entertaining, thoughtful, and educational presentation.
Our new venue requires advance reservations, so you must RSVP by January 11 if you want to enjoy the buffet. The meal, which includes salad, a choice of main dishes, beverage, and a piece of Marie's famous pie, is $20 including tax and tip.
There is a nominal charge for those who do not purchase the buffet: $3 for members and $5 for non-members.
Remember -- You must RSVP for this event. We look forward to seeing you! Click here and enter event SOCDC1 to RSVP.

Jan 13 Tuesday 8pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Warming Group Panera Bread 3988 Barranca Parkway Irvine , CA 92606 meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/calendar/9312948

[Update] Jan 14 Wednesday 11:30am, Newport Beach/11:45am, Garden Grove/...: MoveOn Economic Recovery Congressional Action Republicans are stalling the vote to Obama's strong and green economic recovery plan. Loretta is a Blue Dog Democrat, and may succumb to Republican pressure. As our Rep. (or at least one close to many of you) we need to let her know we are paying attention and want her to represent her growing Progressive constituency. Join us right after work (or leave early?) Unfortunately we have to make it early enough to hit the office when it's open. This will be short and sweet. Very sweet, because she really does listen, and has told me she would like to represent more Progressive voters, but Orange County hasn't been that. We're changing that image as fast as we can!
John Campbell's office, across from Fashion Island, meet in lobby of building, 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 330, Newport Beach, CA 92660
L.Sanchez' office: meet @ corner of Lewis & City Parkway West, 12397 Lewis St. #101, Garden Grove, CA 92840
pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=157

Jan 14 (2^nd Wednesday) 6-9pm, San Clemente: Drinking Liberally Come raise your spirits as you raise a pint as America's network of progressive drinking clubs meets in San Clemente on the second Wednesday of every month!! Drinking Liberally is an informal, non-programmatic gathering of like-minded left-leaners, an opportunity to share you ideas while you share a pitcher. You don't need to be a seasoned activist or policy wonk to join us in meeting new friends, reconnecting with old ones, and enjoying a stiff mix of socializing and networking with a dash of politics. Drinking Liberally has become a fast-growing phenomenon, now offering social space for progressive pint-pourers in 323 locations across America. America was born in the taverns...and now we're returning to promote democracy one pint a time. The Revolution begins at Happy Hour.
Reno Room 204 S El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672

Jan 14 Wednesday 6pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Costa Del Sol Golf Course 27601 Casta Del Sol Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Our speaker will be Congressional candidate Bill Hedrick, plus his staff, talking about their experience running their campaign. Come and learn what it takes to run for Congress! democrat.meetup.com/774/calendar/9400572/

Jan 15 (3^rd Thursday) 5:30-7:00pm, Huntington Beach: Declaration of Peace We Continue to Declare Peace declarationofpeace.org Southeast Corner of Edinger and Beach Blvds. Huntington Beach Signs Provided, All are Welcome! Contact: Pat Goodman, patgoodman@yahoo.com 714-847-6617 google.com/calendar/event?eid=NmpmcG45b25qbTJwYzMyM2Y1bTAyNWs0c2dfMjAwODA5MTlUMDAzMDAwWiBpbmZvQG9jcGVhY2Uub3Jn

Jan 15 Thursday 7pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club at Mimi's on Euclid. Our guest will be Anaheim City Council Member Lorri Galloway. The Democratic Party of Orange County is going to be concentrating on making the Democratic Party a vital part of the life of Orange County, and not just a political party. Lorri will be talking to us about what we as Democrats can do to help the City of Anaheim. Please join us for dinner at 6:00pm. The meeting starts at 7:00. For more info, call Ken and Lindy (714) 998-6935.

Jan 15 Thursday 7pm, Costa Mesa: ToT is FINALLY BACK! Hey friends -it has been a LONG hiatus -but back from the holidays is the eagerly awaited return of Theology on Thursdays -fyi -we're still on TAP we just had to change the name!
So -join us for good conversation, good (ie-free) food, and good brew (that's on you) this coming Thursday at 7pm at Karl Strauss Brewery in Costa Mesa. Fairview Community Church will pick up the tab on the appetizers -nd you, my friend, can buy your beverage of choice. It's been awhile -and for some of you -we've never even seen your face -SOOOOO how about join us this Thursday!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Do me a favor and shoot me an email back if you think you're going to make it! Otherwise, just show up on Thursday on the patio at Karl Strauss and we'll see you then!
Reverend Sarah Halverson revsarah@ocfairviewchurch.org Fairview Community Church. 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 545-4610 ocfairviewchurch.org

Jan 15 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Woman's Club Panel Discussion on Caring for our Parents and Ourselves The discussion will be moderated by Renae Hinchey, President of the Laguna Beach Woman's Club, which is located at 286 St. Ann's Drive. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. The general public is invited. Refreshments will be served. For more information, leave word at 497-1200.
Join the discussion on with a panel of experts discussing issues of importance to "the Sandwich Generation." The topic is: Caring for our Parents and Ourselves? and covers medical and physical challenges; available community resources, including hospice care; legal issues; and caring for the caregiver. Panel members include: Pam Berkson, an Adult Nurse Practitioner in the Geriatrics department at UCI Medical Center; Lyn Kennedy, Community Relations Manager for Silverado Hospice, covering Orange and San Diego counties; Fay Blix, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, practicing elder law in Laguna Hills; Sharon McNair, Director of a Geriatric Care Management Company which provides social work services and gives resources and referrals to seniors and their families; and Kim Salter, PhD, a family therapist who will address coping mechanisms for the caregiver. A staff member from the local Senior Center will also be on hand to help discuss the issues.

Jan 15 Thursday 7-9pm, Laguna Beach: OC Green Drinks is a casual, monthly get together for anyone and everyone interested in chatting about and advocating all things "green".
We will be hosted by Oasis Child 380 Glenneyre St in Laguna Beach for our January event. ocgreendrinks.com

Jan 15 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition: Body of War St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Avenue Whittier, CA 90602 (Corner of Wardman & Washington Ave)
For more info call (562) 587-6270 or (562) 698-9154 Free refreshments will be provided Sponsored by the Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition, a program of the International Humanities Center, a non-profit organization under Section 501c(3) of the I.R.S. code. To find out more about us log onto WhittierPeace.org

Jan 16 Friday 5-7pm, Costa Mesa: Antiwar demo The O.C. Peace Demonstration will be held on Friday, January 16, 2009 and because of the MLK holiday we are joining forces with the peace demonstrators who routinely protest the war in Iraq.
Here are the facts:
Orange County Candlelight Demonstration for a Cease Fire and Peace Negotiations in Gaza.
Location: Costa Mesa at South Coast Plaza at Anton and Bristol (near Scotts Seafood restaurant)
Sponsored by: Orange County KPFK Peace Support Group; Social Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Orange County; Friends of Sabeel in Orange County; and Los Angeles Jews for Peace
Parking: The commercial businesses in the area all have open parking. Better not to park in South Coast Plaza lot.
Signage: Peace oriented in large print. The area is not well lit. Bring candles or flashlights. No flags.
WE NEED EVERYONE OUT AT THIS DEMONSTRATION !!!! STOP THE GENOCIDE IN GAZA NOW!!!! Bring your signs and banners and leaflets ,but most important ,BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!!
We will demand a stop of US aid to Israel. We will demand the Right of Return to all Palestinians. OCCUPATION IS A CRIME FROM IRAQ and Afghanistan TO PALESTINE We cannot stay silent while the US Administration is supporting Israel waging these war crimes against the people of Palestine.
Questions: (714) 368-5100

Jan 16 Friday 6pm, Irvine: Truman Awards Dinner The Democratic Party of Orange County's 14th annual Harry S Truman Awards Dinner will take place at Orange County's newest union hotel, the Irvine Airport Hilton (18800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine CA).
Our special key note speaker is the Chair of the Democratic Governor's Association, Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana! Truman This year, we have multiple Harry S Truman Award recipients. We will be honoring Orange County's leading women of 2008 - the Mayors of 2008:
* Hon. Debbie Cook of Huntington Beach * Hon. Jane Egly of Laguna Beach * Hon. Rose Espinoza of La Habra * Hon Beth Krom of Irvine * Hon. Sharon Quirk of Fullerton
The recipient of the Samuel Gompers Award will be Assemblyman John Perez.
Tickets levels are: General Admission: $150 per person Sustaining Member Rate: $125 per person Young Dems: $100 per person (must be a member of OCYD) DPOC Partner*: $500 per couple DPOC Friend*: $250 per person *Names will be listed in program Table Sponsors Platinum Plus: $10,000 (1 "Prime" table and full page ad**) Platinum: $8,000 (2 tables and full page ad) Gold: $3,500 (1 table and full page ad) Silver: $2,500 (1 table and half page ad) Bronze: $1,500 (1 table) **Only 2 available
You can purchase your tickets on-line now! Or, mail your checks to: DPOC, 200 N. Main Street, Mezzanine Level, Santa Ana CA 92701. Please make checks payable to Democratic Party of Orange County. Reception will begin at 6:00 pm and the Dinner Program will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Please contact Lindsay Hopkins at lindsay@ocdemocrats.org for program advertising prices. There will also be a marvelous silent auction to participate in. All proceeds benefit the Democratic Party of Orange County and our efforts to turn Orange County blue!

Jan 16/17 Friday 7-9pm/Saturday 9am-4pm, Orange: The New Green Christianity: Why Faith is Vital to Saving the Earth Presented by: Mark Wallace, Ph.D. Friday Evening Session 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Christian Animism Saturday Morning Session 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Green Jesus Saturday Afternoon Session 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Carnal Spirit $20 for individual session, or $50 for all three (includes lunch) Location: St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868 To Register: Please call (714) 744-3175, x4409 or e-mail gscharff@csjorange.org thecsd.com

Jan 17 Saturdays 9am, Irvine: Weekly Democratic KaffeeKlatch University Center 4237 Campus Dr The plaza near Whale of a Tale Book Store Irvine, CA 92612
The idea is to drop in whenever you can to talk with fellow Democrats and progressives about the issues of the day. Exchange ideas, get to know your community neighbors. As we reach consensus on some issues, we may send our ideas into the Obama administration.

Jan 17 Saturday 10:30am, Long Beach: MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. PARADE This is a really big event in Long Beach, and MFSO, Veterans for Peace, other peace groups and we hope Iraq Veterans Against the War will be marching together. Please do your best to join us so that the city of Long Beach will hear our important message and see that the time to end this war is now. Many are hoping we make a big show, and are happy we are coming. We need to be in place by 9:30AM the actual parade starts at 10:30 AM. Last year parking was available at Long Beach City College-Pacific Coast Campus located at 1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy. Use shuttle to Martin Luther King Ave and 7th Street. The parade ends near the college. If you can not find us, go to "Parade Participant Check-in" and ask for MFSO/IVAW or VFP location. We will have MFSO T-shirts on truck which will be in the parade. Please only signs in good taste, our message is "Funding the war is killing our troops" Dr King was for peace, and very outspoken about ending the war in Vietnam, so we are making the connection with our signs at the parade. We will also be hauling our 8 ft.soldier, Oscar. We will have messages from King's speeches, and will be tabling after the parade, so please come by. If you would like to help call Pat at 562-833-8035, but we need you most at the parade to help carry the banners we are bringing. We will be decorating the truck at the parade this year so come early and help decorate. Our current plan is to have the truck in place by 8:30AM.

Jan 17 Saturday, Costa Mesa: Dr. Charlie Clements, Director of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee speaks on the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its importance. Recorded at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, Costa Mesa, CA video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1063309482159436778&hl=en

Jan 17 Saturday 1pm, Irvine: Orange County Equality Coalition OCEquality.org Be a part of the largest growing movement for equal rights in Orange County!
The mission of the Orange County Equality Coalition is to develop and sustain an infrastructure that enables the attainment of equality for all through education, dialogue, and advocacy.
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine Guest Speaker: Steve Young Everyone is encouraged to attend! facebook.com/group.php?gid=92930760636 ocequality@gmail.com

Jan 17 Saturday 2-4pm, Irvine: Flicks for Thought - "A Dream In Doubt" IRWD, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave
AU-OC will present the acclaimed documentary "A Dream in Doubt." When Rana Singh Sodhi's brother, a Sikh, is killed in America's first post-9/11 revenge murder, he begins a journey to reclaim his American dream and fight the hate that continues to threaten his community. This intimate, hour-long documentary of one man's odyssey from persecution in India to embracing America as his homeland proves that courage and hope have the power to overcome hate. Dr. Gurpreet Ahuja will introduce this film and moderate the discussion. He has been an activist for general understanding of Sikh traditions and beliefs. He took part in the Religious Hate Crimes Panel in 2008. We welcome him back with his insights and wisdom. au-oc.org

[Postponed] Jan 18 Sunday 8:30-11:15am, Irvine/Lake Forest: Soulforce and Atticus Circle Suspend January 18th Plans Dear Supporter of Soulforce and Atticus Circle, We wanted to let you know that we are postponing our plans for the January 18, 2009 "Sunday of Solidarity" effort at Saddleback Church. Since announcing our plans earlier in the week, we have learned that other groups are planning events outside Saddleback on that day and we think it best not to complicate matters by adding to those efforts which were already underway. We apologize for any inconvenience this change of plans may cause, but urge you to be on the lookout for a nationwide "Sunday of Solidarity" effort that will be unveiled later this Spring. See also Protest at Anti-Gay Pastor Rick Warren's Church

Jan 18 Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm/1pm-3pm, Irvine: Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Irvine Multicultural Association Building Bridges
Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, 46 Maxwell St, Irvine
10:30am-12:30pm Church Service and tribute to Dr Martin Luther King Jr. A reflection on the life and legacy of Dr King, a tireless advocate for Human Rights for all of God's Children.
Lunch and Learn program about the life and legacy of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr, a tireless advocate for Human Rights for all of God's Children. No charge for lunch

Jan 18 Sunday 10am-2pm, Lake Forest: Protest at Anti-Gay Pastor Rick Warren's Church Corner of Saddleback Parkway and Portola Parkway in front of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest
Evangelical Pastor Rick Warren has been invited by President-Elect Obama to deliver the invocation at the Presidential Inauguration. Rick Warren is one of the most unabashed anti-gay religious leaders in the country. He has compared same-sex couples that wanted to get married to child molesters and polygamists, and he has a congregation of over 20,000 people who listen to his message.
We are going to hold a peaceful protest outside his church the Sunday before he delivers the invocation in D.C. to let him know that we are not some radical, crazy fringe group that is merely looking to be appeased! It is time for us to go stand outside his homophobic bubble and show him the harm that he is causing. Show him that he cannot use religion and the Bible as a weapon. Show him that we are not child molesters or polygamists and that we are not looking to marry our pets. Show him that we are also kind, decent humans who deserve the same treatment in the eyes of the law as every member of his congregation!
Just to be clear, this is not a protest against all Evangelicals at all. This is a protest in front of one man's congregation to let him know that his views and his pulpit are causing great harm to his fellow humans.
info@allornotatall.org See also Sunday of Solidarity

Jan 18 Sunday 11:30am, Santa Ana: United Nations Association Orange County Chapter Annual Brunch at the Hacienda Restaurant, 1725 College Ave., Santa Ana In addition to a compelling speaker, there will be a brief meeting to review revisions to our bylaws and confirm our chapter officers for 2009. A silent auction will be held to raise funds for chapter activities in the year ahead. To reserve seats for this enjoyable yearly event, send a check along with a completed reservation form This Year we are honored to have as our Speaker Dr. Fred Bush Professor Emeritus of Ancient Near Eastern Studies Fuller Theological Seminary "Palestinians and Israelis Up Against The Wall"

Jan 18 Sunday noon-4pm, Huntington Beach: Festival of H.O.P.E Humans Organizing for Peace on Earth Huntington Beach Pier Events: • People's peace parade, bike ride and hope walk along the HB pier and PCH • Resource fair • Speakers • Music • Food Be the change you want to see. We are the ones we have been waiting for. If you want to help bring about Peace and Social Justice come meet the people who have the answers. Peace, Security and Justice...Yes We Can! Sponsored by the Orange County Peace Coalition. ocpeace.org

Jan 18 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County Juan Bernal will present a talk on the widespread belief in existence prior to birth and the more general topic of belief in "disembodied" existence, such as spirits, ghosts, gods, and demons. Passages from the writing of Schopenhauer and Richard Dawkins (a surprising inclusion!) and remarks attributed to Mark Twain suggest that these writers might have believed or at least affirmed that humans enjoyed existence prior to birth in some form. Obviously, these ideas have application in religious doctrines such as the separate reality of the soul, reincarnation, spiritual "after-life" life, resurrection, heaven, and hell
Irvine Ranch Water District building located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 ochumanists.org

Jan 18 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Women For: Orange County Members and Friends Afternoon featuring Lynda Roth Educator, Musician and Creative Director of The Muse Project: Putting Historical Documents to Music * Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the San Joaquin Preserve) * * * The Duck Club is located at the end of Riparian View. Riparian View intersects Michelson Dr. between Culver Dr. & Jamboree Rd. Turn onto Riparian View toward the open space. Follow the signs for one mile to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Free and open to the public ~ Men are cordially invited Refreshments at 2:00 p.m. For recorded information: 714.590.7804 womenforoc.org womenforoc@aol.com

Jan 18 Sunday 2-5pm, Santa Ana: Tonantzin Colectivo invites The Mexica Movement to do a presentation of the Anahuac Nation. Speakers include founder Olin Tezcatlipoca and muralist Nrllyollotl Toltecatl
Centro Cultral de Mexico, 310W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
For more information e-mail nauiocelotyl@yahoo.com or visit mexica-movement.org

Jan 18 Sunday 4-7pm, Irvine: Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Irvine Multicultural Association Building Program University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson, Irvine
4-5pm Reception prior to concert. Free drinks and cookies.
5-7pm MLK Concert featuring choirs from the Synagogue and Church. No charge for admission.

Jan 18 Sunday 4pm, Costa Mesa: Human Rights Campaign: L Word Season 6 Premiere Party Shark Club, 841 Baker St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Doors Open: 4:00 p.m. Premiere Begins: 6:00 p.m. Must be 21+ Suggested Donation: $10 VIP Admission - Leading Lady: $50 Includes VIP seating, two drink tickets and 2009 HRC membership Executive Producer: $125 Co-sponsor level - includes exclusive 'green room' seating, appetizer buffet, two drink tickets, name recognition and 2009 HRC membership. hrc.org

Jan 18 Sunday 5:30pm, Irvine: Irvine Area Democratic Party Meetup Tia Juana's, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/IrvineDems/calendar/9285216/ This is our 2009 Kick-off meeting, and we are excited about our plans for the year. All our meetups will be combining with the meetings of the 70th AD Democratic Action Club, and the Democrats of Greater Irvine. We expect great attendance, and after our very successful campaign headquarters near UCI, where we registered over 1500 people, made thousands of phone calls, and provided information and campaign materials to hundreds of drop-ins, we are already looking ahead to our headquarters for 2010. We will be updating this notice with our special presentation for the evening. Social hour and "Build Your Own Taco Buffet" begin at 5:30. The program begins at 6:30. Club members pay only $15.00 for the Taco Buffet, which includes coffee, tea, sodas, and water, tax and tip. Wine, beer and liquor are extra. Non-members pay $20.00. For those who don't want the buffet, but want to attend the social hour, appetizers, meals, desserts and beverages are available for individual purchase from the menu. All those who want the buffet MUST rsvp by January 10th. To rsvp for the taco bar, email Sharon Toji at htoji@cox.net/ The meeting is free to all! To find Tia Juana's, drive on Sand Canyon Avenue close to the 5 Freeway. Turn onto Burt Road, and drive past the hotel. The parking lot for Tia Juana's is at the end of the road on the right. To join the club, please go to our Act Blue website at actblue.com/page/2009membership

Jan 20 Tuesday 6:30-7:15pm: Orange County for Darfur planning meeting Patty's office 4675 MacArthur Court Suite 1200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Patty's cell: 949/246-2969 (Doors lock at 7pm, call Patty if late)
* SDC's One Night, One Voice: A Night to End Violence Against Women In Darfur (documentary screening) - Wed Feb 11 * In Darfur (mobile theatrical production of the play by Winter Miller) * Meeting with OCERS (to discuss divestment) - early Feb * Letter to 6 local Representatives I hope you can join us! Barbara 949-235-6200 livingubuntu.org

Jan 20 Tuesday 7:30-10am, Irvine: Inaugural Breakfast for Progressive Women University Club - 801 East Peltason Drive in Irvine Please call 714.633.6373 for more details nowoc.org/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1232431200.event.17 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m., followed by the inaugural address broadcast on the big screen Ticket Price: $22 Sponsorships CHANGE WE NEED $100, one reserved seat YES WE DID $250, two reserved seats PRO-CHOICE POWER $500, four reserved seats CHOICE CHAMPION $1,000, reserved table for eight For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact Community Affairs at 714.633.6373 or e-mail inauguralevent09@pposbc.org

Jan 20 Tuesday 8am-noon, Laguna Woods: Inauguration Watch Clubhouse 6 Call Special Events Chair Sylvia Clark for details, 206-1921.

Jan 20 Tuesday All day, Everywhere: Inauguration watch parties pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=158 democracyforamerica.com/event_types/45-inauguration-watch-party/search my.barackobama.com/page/event/search_simple

Jan 20 Tuesday 6-8pm San Juan Capistrano: Come join your fellow Democrats for an Inaugural Bash
Mr. D's Pizza Grotto, 31111 Rancho Viejo Road. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
A casual high five celebration to commemorate this historical event. Big screen TV's to watch the Festivities
Please RSVP by Jan 19 to Kenton Cooper at kenton805@cox.net This will assure the proper amount of tables are set up for us See you there!

Jan 20 Tuesday 6-9pm Santa Ana: Join the DPOC for an Inaugural Bash! Original Mike's 100 S. Main Street Santa Ana, CA
What: Join activists for hors d'oeuvres and drinks. We'll watch the inaugural speech on a very big screen. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cash bar. Cost: Suggested $15 contribution to cover the cost of venue and food. RSVP: Lindsay Hopkins at 714-835-5158 or Lindsay@ocdemocrats.org

Jan 20 Tuesday 6-10pm Laguna Beach: Inaugural Gala [seven-degrees] 891 Laguna Canyon Road
Individual Ticket prices $125/person through Jan 6 $150/person from jan 7 - Jan 19 $175/person t the door Presented By: Elections Committee of the County of Orange (ECCO) Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Laguna Beach Democratic Club and [seven-degrees] To visit the venue site, please visit: http://www.seven-degrees.com/

Jan 20 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm, Long Beach: Inaugural Celebration Ristorante daVinci | 2801 East Spring Street, 3rd Floor | Long Beach, California 90806
funds raised will help support the Barack Obama Inspired Yes We Can democratic club $15 advance donation / $20 at the door Mail non-refundable check by Friday, January 16th to Yes We Can Democratic Club, 503 E. 46th St. Long Beach, CA 90807 Please include name(s), telephone & email optional bring canned goods and/or sweater/jacket donation information: obamastuff@aol.com

Jan 20 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: ACLU-OC general meeting The membership meeting, open to the public, of the orange County Chapter of the Southern California Affiliate of the ACLU will take place on January 20, a Tuesday, at Irvine Ranch Water District in the Lunch Room, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue,@ Waterworks Way in Irvine. The speaker will be Hector Villagra, director of the Orange County office of the southern California office of the southern California Affiliate of the ACLU, and his associate Belinda Escobosa Helzer. They will be discussing their progress to date in Orange County. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of the Irvine Ranch Water District

Jan 20 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Gaza -- free lecture and discussion with Cousins Club of Orange County P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.org
Local activist Jeff Warner will give an up-to-date briefing on the situation in Gaza, its background, and lead us in a discussion. We will discuss actions that we may want to take, possibly in conjunction with other peace groups. Jeff is the action coordinator for L.A. Jews for Peace and is on the executive committee for Peace Now.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Dr

Jan 21 Wednesday 3-5pm, Irvine: Elevating the Conversation: A Talkback with Andrew Marin Newsong Irvine, 18842 Teller Ave
If you missed the Elevating the Conversation training in November or attended and want more of Andrew Marin. We have him back in town Wednesday, January 21. Come out for more conversations with Andrew Marin. He will be able to answer questions and dialogue more about the faith community and the GLBT community that has long been divided and lacking the love of Christ in the conversation. uywi.org Phone: 7143665922 Email: john@uywi.org

Jan 21 (1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Code Pink Vigil Dear OC Code Pink Activists and Supporters, Just a reminder that our vigil is now just TWICE a month at the Circle on both the first and third Wednesday of each month at the same time (5:30-7:00 pm). The next vigil will be held this Weds. January 21st. at the Circle in Orange

Jan 21 (3^rd Wednesday) 7:30-9:30pm, Costa Mesa: The Banning Ranch Park and Preserve Task Force will hold its regular monthly meeting this Wednesday, 1/21 (as always, the third Wednesday of the month). The time will be 7:30 - 9:00 pm and the location will be the Mesa Verde United Methodist Church in Costa Mesa. The church is located at 1701 West Baker, the SE corner of Baker and Mesa Verde Drive (across from the Library). There is plenty of parking on the south side, entered off of either Baker or Mesa Verde.
Our primary topic will be Newport Beach's appraisal of Banning Ranch. NB commissioned an appraiser to come up with a rough estimate of the value of Banning Ranch as the first step towards an eventual purchase by outside parties. This appraisal will by studied by the City Council in a study session (open to the public) on Tuesday 1/27. This study session will probably start around 4 pm but we will keep you updated.
It is very important for the Banning Ranch community to attend and become involved in the studying of this appraisal because an accurate value of Banning Ranch is the first step in the ultimate creation of an open space and wildlife preserve/public wilderness park on the entire Banning Ranch. savebanningranch.org

Jan 22 Thursday 2-4:30pm, Santa Ana: Senior Information Day at First Congregational Church of Santa Ana 2555 Santiago Street Santa Ana CA 92706
This is a chance for seniors to find out what services are available for seniors such as free ADA equipped phones from the phone company, home modifications, emergency response, senior fitness (First Congregational Church of Santa Ana's low cost program), and more.

Jan 22 Thursday 6:30pm, Orange: Annual Roe v Wade March! This will be the 26th anniversary of the Roe v Wade march here in Orange County and will be sponsored by Orange County NOW. Location: Parking lot on Olive Street between Chapman and Almond What to Bring: Friends and family, pro-choice signs, and flashlights We will gather at the parking lot on Olive Street at 6:30 pm and then begin the march at 7:00 pm. We will then gather again in the parking lot after the march for speeches and testimonials.

[Update] Jan 22 Thursday 6pm, Laguna Niguel: JFK Good Works Democratic Club We will hold elections. Please, if you want to continue with JFK, we need new officers. Here at my house, 5 Sierra Vista. I'll send out food assignments closer to the meeting. Thanks for your support. Lindy Garber
My father is going into the hospital, and I may have to go to Missouri spur of the moment. I'll call you if I do. So all, be aware, you may have to switch places last minute. Check back on your email. Lindy

Jan 22 Thursday 7pm, Tustin: Progressive Unity January Meetup at China Palace 13444 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 democrat.meetup.com/147/calendar/9388633

Jan 23 (4^th Friday) 7pm, Garden Grove: A Traveling Conscientious Projector: "Taxi to the Dark Side" From the producer of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room and Who Killed the Electric Car? comes a documentary that takes a critical look at the Bush administration's policy on torture by investigating the death of an Afghan taxi driver who, after being taken into the custody of American soldiers at Bagram Air Force Base, suffered fatal injuries at the hands of U.S. soldiers.
St.Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church 13091 Galway St. Garden Grove, 92844
Fourth Friday Film Festival 6:30 Gathering 7:00 Film Showing 8:15 Discussion Issues of Social Justice: To Educate, Communicate & Reflect in Community.
For more information, contact Erin Weller at eweller@pcu-la.org or (714) 721-6554.

Jan 23 Friday 7:30-9:30pm, Mission Viejo: OCIF (Orange County Islamic Foundation) Youth Group Presents: Gaza Awareness Program; "Understanding the History and Current Situation in Gaza." Author and Islamic Scholar, Dr. Maher Hathout will be speaking alongside Jewish Scholar and Activist, Rabbi Steven Jacobs as they will be presenting two different perspectives on the history and current situation in Gaza. They will conclude with a question and answer session. The idea is to raise awareness and educate those who would like more info from two different perspectives. The address: 23581 Madero Dr., Suite 101, Mission Viejo CA 92691 (ocif.org) .

Jan 24 Saturday 10am-noon, Orange: the Orange County Peace Coalition presents... Spirituality and Activism: Stoking the Fire While Not Burning Out a talk by CAROLINE COLESWORTHY bethecause.org/calendar/event.php?id=7195 This workshop is for those who act out of love but feel frustrated when political goals are not realized. Join us, get inspired and connect with other Orange County activists in our monthly featured speaker seriesthe FOURTH Saturday of each month
St. Joseph Center* Library Conference Room 480 South Batavia Street, Orange 92868
Coffee and other refreshments will be served RSVP welcomed at info@ocpeace.org ~ Attn: Thu-Trang
* Please note the views expressed at this speaking engagement are not necessarily the views of the Orange County Peace Coalition or of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange Visit ocpeace.org for more info on the Orange County Peace Coalition

Jan 24 Saturday 6-11pm, Laguna Beach: UNIFEM/USA National Board Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon Road unifem-usnc.com

Jan 25 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Newport Bay Area Democratic Club Meeting in Irvine at Duck Club near Irvine Water District main water processing plant near Michelson and Jamboree Blvd.
discussion of future of the Club, election of officers and what we did in 2008 elections and what more we might do in future elections. Light refreshments served
Directions: From the I-405 and I-55- Go South on I-405 to Jamboree Blvd. Turn right onto Jamboree and go into the left lane. In one block from the I-405 turn left, onto Michelson Drive and to the 5th traffic light. Then turn right onto Riparian View and go to within 50 feet of the paved road. Turn right and go down an incline into the parking lot you will see on your left. You will also see from 3 buildings. The Duck Club is the building closest to Newport Beach and away from your car as it enters the parking lot. There is a Duck on the roof of the building on the right side of the building. If you have questions contact Paul Gilbert at poorpaul@hotmail.com

Jan 25 Sundays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Conscious Cinema: WAL*MART-the high cost of low price Personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities who are affect by the retail giant.
the road less traveled store, along with @Space gallery are hosting free documentary screenings every Sunday until March 1st. Complimentary beverages.
Screenings are held next to our store at @Space gallery (2202 north main street). For questions or directions call our store or see our website. 714.836.8727 meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/9588281/

Jan 26 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Please join the Democratic Central Committee of Orange County for their monthly meeting. The Central Committee meets on the 4th Monday of every month. For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158.

Jan 27 Tuesday 4-9pm, Irvine: The Africa Project Fundraiser at StoneFire Grill 3966 Barranca Pkwy theafricaproject.com Join us and support The Africa Project by dining at Stonefire Grill. 15% of all proceeds will be donated to The Africa Project when you present the required flyer at the time of your order. Not valid with any other offers. Excludes alcohol sales and specials. Valid for Takeout or Dine In orders. REMEMBER - YOU MUST DOWNLOAD and TAKE THE FLYER WITH YOU. debra@theafricaproject.com

Jan 27 Tuesday 6:45-8:30pm, Irvine: USGBC Mixer and Presentation: AB32 and the California Green Building Policy Mixer 6-6:45pm Presentation 6:45-8:30pm Hyatt Regency Irvine 17900 Jamboree Rd Irvine, CA 92614
speaker: Panama Bartholomy Advisor to Commissioner Karen Douglas - California Energy Commission Mr. Bartholomy advises on climate change, land us, renewable energy, transmission, green building, and biofuels policy. He is a board member on the Northern California Chapter of the USGBC and the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living. He serves on the City of Sacramento's Planning Commission and General Plan Advisory Committee of Sacramento's Environmental Commission. RSVP: by Jan. 24rd at usgbc-oc.org/events/upcomingevents.html Cost: * $25 for USGBC-OC members * $35 for non-chapter members, including National Members. * $15 for EGB Members and Students with Student IF. * Additional $5 charge for payment at the door if no reservation was made. Questions, contact Vicki Phillipy at 714-832-3616 or vphillipy@usgbc-oc.org

Jan 27 Tuesday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: Patrick Henry Democratic Club We will be holding a forum on Gaza with a moderate Muslim and our very own moderate Jewess, Ruth Shapin.
7:00pm (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required) Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Avenue

Jan 28 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Cub of West Orange County presents Dr. Andy Winnick, President of The American Institute for Progressive Democracy. Dr. Winnick will be discussing how to secure universal health coverage for all Californians. Fountain Valley Senior Center?2nd Floor, 17967 Bushard. For additional information: dcwoc.org

Jan 28 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Irvine: "Big Sunday" meeting with David Levinson The women's interfaith group SARAH is spear heading a county wide weekend of community service to promote interfaith/multicultural understanding on May 2nd and 3rd. Come hear Big Sunday founder David Levinson speak about why and how he started this remarkable weekend of community service in Los Angeles for the past 10 years and how it will transform our community in Orange County. University Synagogue on Thursday, Jan 28th 6:30 RSVP tinyurl.com/ocmeeting. More information at sarah4hope.org

Jan 28 Wednesday 6:45pm, Tustin: Meaningful Movie Night: "Renewal" This documentary contains stories about Americans who are answering a spiritual call to confront the enormous challenges of environmental degradation. From within their Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim traditions, these individuals are finding ways to become caretakers of the Earth. Visit the Renewal website for more information.
All movies will be shown on Wednesday nights at 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary. Cost: Free Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780
Wednesday Night Dinners begin at 6:00 pm - all are welcome. Cost: $4.00 per person, $12.00 maximum per family

Jan 28 Wednesday 7:30pm, Garden Grove: Protest against Religious/Racial hate PROTEST OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S CLUB IN GARDEN GROVE AGAINST THIS:
ccir.net/MEETINGS/090128.html Four representatives of the Act! For America organization founded by Brigette Gabriel, Islamic expert, lecturer, author of two books about the evils of Islam entitled "Because They Hate" and "They Must Be Stopped" and guest of multiple national talk show hosts. This will not only be a unique experience but also a "wake-up" call for all of us as two of our speakers have personally experienced the suffering inflicted by those who are members of this so-called "Religion of Peace".
Garden Grove Women's Club - 9501 Chapman Avenue (at Gilbert), Garden Grove, CA 92841

Jan 29 Thursday 3:30pm, Irvine: Race and Equality in America Troy Duster, professor of sociology at New York University and former president of the American Sociological Association. University Club, UC Irvine chancellor.uci.edu/cdfs.shtml

Jan 29 Thursday 3:30-5pm, Irvine: The International Studies Public Forum (ISPF) presents Primed to Hate? Local Political Milieux & Jewish Persecution in Occupied Poland with Jeffrey Kopstein, University of Toronto Social Science Plaza A, Room 1100 www.socsci.uci.edu/newsevents/event.php?eid=1055

Jan 29 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Irvine: Iranian-American Democrats of Orange County (IADOC.org) General Meeting and 2009 Board Election Iranian-Americans to Participate in our First 2009 Event If you are interested to be active in your local politics or get more educated, here is your chance to participate. What Issues are Important to You? What Can You Do About It? Join us as we elect our new board for 2009
Irvine Ranch Water District: 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618-3102 RSVP to Melahat Rafiei at melahat@ocdemocrats.org or 949-350-7733 Free to Public

Jan 29 Thursdays 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology on Thursdays Come on out for Theology on Thursdays: Brew and Banter this evening at 7pm on the patio of the Karl Strauss Brewery! As always, we'll supply the appetizers (thanks Fairview!) and you can pick up your beverage of choice! Hope we'll have a crowd, as I'll be taking pics for a presentation I'm doing on ToT at a conference this weekend! So, you should come out! There's sure to be good conversation, and we all know you can't go wrong with those nachos! Hope to see you this evening at 7pm! See you there! Reverend Sarah Halverson, Fairview Community Church, ocfairviewchurch.org

[Location change] Jan 29 (4^th Thursday) 7-9pm, Fountain Valley: Coastal Convergence Society Video Night: Taxi to the Dark Side Marselle and Carol's House: 9893 Peralta River Circle, Fountain Valley, CA (Note: We are NOT meeting at Round Table Pizza)
Using the torture and death in 2002 of an innocent Afghan taxi driver as the touchstone, this film examines changes after 9/11 in U.S. policy toward suspects in the war on terror. Soldiers, their attorneys, one released detainee, U.S. Attorney John Yoo, news footage and photos tell a story of abuse at Bagram Air Base, Abu Ghraib, and Guantanamo Bay. From Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Gonzalez came unwritten orders to use any means necessary. The CIA and soldiers with little training used sleep deprivation, sexual assault, stress positions, waterboarding, dogs and other terror tactics to seek information from detainees. Many speakers lament the loss of American ideals in pursuit of security. I hope YOU there! Peace. Tom Lash Coastal Convergence Society Huntington Beach CA 714-964-2162

Jan 29 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter at STEVE YOUNG LAW OFFICES AND HEADQUARTERS 101 PACIFICA, SUITE 100, IRVINE 92618
TOPICS: NATIONAL--OBAMA Inaug/ PDA Leaders Conf DC HR 676, Medicare for All IOT/Organization Conf Calls REGIONAL--CDP Del Elects/Convention 4/25-27 Governor's race Marriage Equality Gaza Protests LOCAL -- OCDP Reorganization Candidates for local office Clubs and Discussion Groups PDA OC Organizing and Outreach OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7PM
Even if you can't stay for the meeting, please drop by and pick up your personal supply of the new HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE flyer with portraits of Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on them. pdamerica.org/misc/PDA_IG_FINAL.pdf . . ."We are the change we seek!"

Jan 29 (last Thursday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group 178/Living Ubuntu host a combined meeting featuring Daily Pilot photographer, Kent Treptow He recently visited Mongolia and photographed Mongolian street children who take cover down under manholes to survive the extreme cold. Come join us as Kent tells us the stories of these children, both haunting and inspiring at the same time. livingubuntu.org/events/2009/city-of-lost-children.php dailypilot.com/special_reports/mongolia
Irvine United Congregational Church (Plumer Hall) , 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604 map here aiusaoc.org/irvine/group_info/meeting.html

Jan 30 Friday 7:45-9:30am, Orange: Protest John Yoo at Chapman University In case you are not aware, Yoo was one of George W. Bush's legal advisors from 2001 to 2003. He was the principal author of several memoranda that provided legal cover to Bush by asserting that the President's war powers entitle him, members of his Administration, the CIA, and the Pentagon can ignore domestic and international laws that prohibit torture in interrogating military detainees. (* Please see attached flyer for additional information about him.
we will gather on the corner of Glassell and Sycamore in front of Kennedy Hall at Chapman University in Orange where John Yoo will be a panelist at a symposium on the "War on Terror" where we will hand out our flyers to the attendees in a very timely fashion. For more information on this event, check out this link: chapman.edu/LawReview/symposium2009.asp (see also Monday Feb 2)

Jan 30-Feb 1 Friday 2-10pm/Saturday 10am-10pm/Sunday 10am-9pm, Garden Grove: Tet Festival Garden Grove Park (9301 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92844) tetfestival.org

Jan 30 Friday 5-8pm, Fullerton: Serve Dinner to Homeless Veterans Please contact Linh if you are available and interested in participating in this great community service activity at 714-350-6247 or at linh.ho@gmail.com.
The Location is the Fullerton Armory located at 400 S. Brookhurst, Fullerton, CA 92833. Please park in any row except the 1st row. You must show proof of your car insurance. You will be given a placard to place in your car windshield. Dress: Wear long pants and a long sleeve shirt. Wear closed toe shoes. Leave all valuables at home. Check-In: You will first go through security, sign-in on the volunteer sign-in sheet, and then put on a volunteer name badge. Remember to arrive on time.

Jan 30 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Salaam Afghanistan Interested in the country and the people behind the headlines? Learn more about Afghanistan's history, politics, culture and music.
Speakers include Afghan Americans Hasan Nouri (founder of International Orphan Care) and Sadiq Tawfiq of Laguna Beach's Khyber Pass (founder of two schools in his hometown of Herat, Afghanistan); and foreign exchange student Mahboobullah Afgan. Afghan food will be available for a small donation.
Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach CA 92651, (949) 497-2343

Jan 31 Saturday 9am-3pm, Costa Mesa: Environmental Sustainability Conference at Vanguard University, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 greenconference.vusife.org

Jan 31 Saturday 9:30am-noon, Orange: "Teach-In" on the Housing Crisis in Orange County Gathering and Refreshments: 9:30 a.m. Program: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Learn about the issues Receive resource information Get tips about refinancing Learn how renters can avoid displacement Find out the extent of the crisis in Orange County Get insights on the outlook for the future
Diocese of Orange Marywood Center, Dining Hall, 3811 East Villa Real Drive, Orange, CA 92867,
For more information, contact Roxanna Payton at 714-282-3105 rpayton@rcbo.org

Jan 31 Saturday 11am-6pm, Santa Ana: Prop 8 Protest Rally Corner of Sunflower Avenue & Bristol Street, Santa Ana Make huge signs that are eye catching! Bring noise makers, drums. google.com/calendar/event?eid=NGxmcjh1MWZxOThpcjRrOGN2cnE3a3MyOTggcTBsM29yM2RzdWV1bjJpZnRscW0xZmlscXNAZw

Jan 31 Saturday 11am-7pm, Irvine: "Whither the Levant?" The Crisis of the Nation-State: Lebanon, Israel, Palestine A conference including documentary and feature screenings, panels and symposium, organized by Levantine Cultural Center and the University of California, Irvine, the Middle East Studies Student Initiative (MESSI). Cosponsored by the Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies/UCI, American Friends Service Committee, LA Jews for Peace and supported by Diane and Jeanette Shammas, Lawrence Joseph, Kanan Hamzeh, Casey Kasem, Bana Hilal, Asad Farah and the Salaam-Shalom Educational Foundation. Also cosponsored by the Magic Lamp restaurant in Long Beach.
General public $40 all activities, $55 with catered lunch reception. Single panel or symposium, $20 Films only $10, $8 students (entry good for two films). Conference/films free to UCI students and faculty. Conference (panels and symposium) free for all students. Middle Eastern lunch $12 students/$15 general public with advance reservations, $15/$18 at the door. Student i.d. must be presented at the door. levantinecenter.org/arts/authors/whither-levant-crisis-nation-state-lebanon-israel-and-palestine
UC Irvine Student Center, East Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92617 949.824.2419

Jan 31 Saturday 11:30am-2pm, Laguna Hills: National Womens Political Caucus-OC invites you to a Luncheon with California Controller The Honorable John Chiang and Honoring Charlene "Chuckie" Marsh for her long time commitment to NWPC, it's vision, goals and objectives at Villa Roma Restaurant 25254 La Paz Road, Suite B Laguna Hills, CA 92653 949-454-8585
Tickets: $40 per person before Jan. 26, 2009 $50 at the Door. Sponsorship RSVP to Rima Nashashibi at wida8@cox.net
Make checks payable to: NWPC-OC-PAC PO Box 10052 Santa Ana, CA 92711-0052
Luncheon RSVP by Jan 26, 2009 to Norma at norma.yanni@yahoo.com

Jan 31 Saturday 1-5pm, Irvine: Prop 8 Protest Rally Alton Pkwy & Culver Dr Come and support for equal rights!!! google.com/calendar/event?eid=c3R2azk5bjJudmE0ZmdhdjI3czYyYXNsYmcgcTBsM29yM2RzdWV1bjJpZnRscW0xZmlscXNAZw

[Postponed] Jan 31 Saturday 6:30-9:30pm, Orange: THANKS Vet Dinner Moved to March 27 1.8 Million American Veterans? No Health Insurance! Orange County Healthcare for All! And Catholic Worker Present: UNTIL WE ARE ONE... Our first annual THANKS Vet! Dinner, Banquet, and Ceremony with Special Guests of Honor and Keynote Invocation
Orange County Central Labor Council Hall, 2020 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868

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[Canceled] Feb 1 (Usually 1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: February Arlington West Memorial canceled Veterans for Peace will resume their memorial in March vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029

Feb 1 Sundays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Conscious Cinema: Dark Days A beautiful film documenting a community living underground Penn Station. Music from DJ Shadow.
Free screenings on thought provoking documentaries. Complimentary hot tea available during shows (screenings will be held in @ Space Gallery at 2202 north main). 714.836.8727 roadlesstraveledstore.com

Feb 2 Monday 2:30-4:30pm, Orange: Protest John Yoo at Chapman University In case you are not aware, Yoo was one of George W. Bush's legal advisors from 2001 to 2003. He was the principal author of several memoranda that provided legal cover to Bush by asserting that the President's war powers entitle him, members of his Administration, the CIA, and the Pentagon can ignore domestic and international laws that prohibit torture in interrogating military detainees. (* Please see attached flyer for additional information about him.
- we will assemble again on the corner of Glassell and Sycamore. Bring your anti-torture and pro-peace signs! We will again hand out our flyers (during Yoo's class) to students during the first official day of classes. (see also Friday Jan 30) Article: thepantheronline.com/article.php?id=936

Feb 2 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Feb 2 Monday 9pm, Santa Ana: Mexica New Year - Potluck (We also hope to have a short presentation on the Mexica New Year theology) at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) For more information e-mail nauiocelotyl@yahoo.com

Feb 3 Tuesday, 3:30pm and 6pm, Irvine: Jeff Halper, Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions at UC Irvine 3:30pm in SSL 290 (Social Science Lab room 290) across from the Social Science Tower; guest speaker at War on Terrorism class, 6 PM in Pacific Ballroom C (the Student Center); talk to Muslim Student Union

Feb 3 Tuesday 6:30-7:15pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur planning meeting Patty's office 4675 MacArthur Court Suite 1200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Patty's cell: 949/246-2969 (Doors lock at 7pm, call Patty if late) Barbara 949-235-6200 livingubuntu.org

Feb 3 Tuesday 7-8pm, Long Beach: Military Families Speak Out Come ready to help plan events in February and Spring - such as Our Hearts our Breaking for the Troops, our participation in the upcoming commemoration of the 7th year of the war in Iraq. Tuesday's meeting will be shortened to include Ed's support group. Please come and share your ideas on how to make our voices heard in the Obama Administration. bring a friend.
Grace United Methodist Church, 2325 E 3rd St, Long Beach, 90814. Enter the side door off of Junipero, YES, support group this evening, starting at 8:00 pm.
Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapter mfso-oc@earthlink.net mfsooc.org myspace.com/ocmfso 562-833-8035 Support Our Troops Bring Them Home Now! Take Care of Them After They Get Home

Feb 4 Wednesday 6-8pm, Irvine: inspi(RED) An Interactive AIDS Education Seminar Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Student Center
The Africa Project is hosting an interactive health education seminar on AIDS related issues. The seminar will provide UCI students with AIDS training so that they can better understand the nature of the HIV virus. Our presenters include: -Alisa Foreman, UCI Health Education Center -Joshua Swamindass, Medical Student at UCI Med School -A person living with HIV/AIDS, AIDS Services Foundation -The Africa Project The presentations will cover preventive topics such as how the virus is spread, common misperceptions surrounding HIV/AIDS, and how the virus socially affects people locally and across borders. This event is open to the entire community. ATTENTION STUDENTS - EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY The following classes are providing extra credit for students to attend the event: -Biology 45: AIDS Fundamentals -Humanities: Modern Africa

Feb 4 (1^st Wednesday) 7pm, Costa Mesa: DFA-OC Regular Meeting. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (Metropointe Shopping Center). Please join us. Wear a jacket! The patio is protected but it might be chilly! For more information, contact Susan Kopicki, susan@dfa-oc.org dfa-oc.org

Feb 5 (1^st & 3^rd Thursday) 6:30pm, Irvine: Political Pint Nights Where: Steelhead Brewery - 4175 Campus Drive, Irvine (In the shopping center at Campus and Bridge, across from U.C.I.)
Come join us for an informal evening of pints and politics at the Steelhead Brewery in Irvine. We'll be on the back patio, look for the sign! Please feel free to invite your friends, red or blue, all are welcome. Hope to see you there! *Please let us know you're coming* R.S.V.P. to Destiny at 949-640-4400, or e-mail at destiny@club48democrats.com -Political Pint Nights are held on the first and third Thursday of each month.-

[Canceled] Feb 5 Thursday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: Vigil in remembrance of Badssim Chmait February 5, 2005 Badssim Chmait was killed by an off-duty Homeland Security officer. The family has been seeking justice for almost four years now, but on Wednesday 10^th January of 2009 a Superior Court Judge dropped the charges against the killer. These kinds of government injustice must stop. WE DEMAND JUSTICE.
For more information, contact Noor Aljawad aljawadn@yahoo.com or Naui nauiocelotl@yahoo.com
Update: Unfortunately, the brother of Bassim Chmait has contacted me and has had a change of mind regarding the vigil, saying he would not want to re-open an already "big and un-healable wound." Out of respect for the family, we have canceled the vigil.

Feb 5 (1^st Thursday) 7-8:30, Irvine: General Meeting of ACLU -OC: Sexual Health Education in Public School Please note new day-first Thursday of the month.
Schools are an integral provider of service and support to parents throughout the academic lives of their children. Parents rely on the school system to partner with them as they endeavor to raise their children to adulthood safely and with the knowledge and skills necessary to live healthy, productive lives. A key area in which parents expect schools to provide information and expertise is in the provision of health education, particularly age-appropriate sex education.
Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, 92618

Feb 5 Thursday 7-8:45pm, Fullerton: Democrats of North Orange County - featured speaker Dr. Stephen Stambough Dr. Stambough received his Ph.D. from UC Riverside in 1997. He has published a book about direct democracy and several articles in leading journals about congressional elections, gubernatorial elections, and gender issues in campaigns. Dr. Stambough also serves as Faculty Director for the CSUF Washington, D.C. Internship Program and as graduate advisor for the graduate program in political science. He will speak on several current issues including how the Obama campaign embodies a new generation of campaigning and how might that approach impact governing and agenda setting in the new administration furthermore what does this new approach mean for the future of the Democratic Party?
Monthly meeting at Sizzler, 1401 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831. Come for dinner at 6:00 and meeting from 7:00-8:45.

Feb 5 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: The Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition proudly presents "AMANDLA! - A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony" for it's February Movie Night. AMANDLA! is a stirring account of the struggle against racial oppression in South Africa and how the role of music was a vital part of their struggle. Lee Hirsc's documentary film is an impassioned chronicle of the role of music as a means of protest and survival through more than 40 years of struggle against apartheid.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Avenue Whittier, CA 90602 (Corner of Wardman & Washington Ave)
For more info call (562) 587-6270 or (562) 698-9154 Free refreshments will be provided Sponsored by the Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition, a program of the International Humanities Center, a non-profit organization under Section 501c(3) of the I.R.S. code. To find out more about us log onto WhittierPeace.org

Feb 6 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series - Shackled Women: Abuses of a Patriarchal World With dowries reaching fifty percent of a family's income, a second daughter is often called "the girl born for the burial pit." This program assesses second- and third-world abuses of women's rights by the male establishment-and examines how female collaboration sometimes contributes to their perpetuation. Feminist Taslima Nasreen; the author of Brides Are Not for Burning; and others speak out on topics such as dowry deaths, female circumcision, the Islamic zina law, the rigors of hijab, and child prostitution.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world. Through a variety of titles and topics, attendees explore what it means to live a life in relationship with each other, our neighbors and the whole community of life. The evening includes refreshments, dialogue and possible opportunities for action.
6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion
Mother Louis Room 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=82

Feb 7 Saturday 10am, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out Come ready to help plan events in February and Spring - such as Our Hearts our Breaking for the Troops, our participation in the upcoming commemoration of the 7th year of the war in Iraq. Tuesday's meeting will be shortened to include Ed's support group. Please come and share your ideas on how to make our voices heard in the Obama Administration. bring a friend.
arrows Restaurant back room. Everyone welcome. 16931 Magnolia, Huntington Beach (near the 405/ Warner and Magnolia) in the back room of the restaurant.
Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapter mfso-oc@earthlink.net mfsooc.org myspace.com/ocmfso 562-833-8035 Support Our Troops Bring Them Home Now! Take Care of Them After They Get Home

Feb 7 Saturday 10am-1pm, Huntington Beach: Help support Native American land rights at the corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Warner Ave. in the city of Huntington Beach, CA. We will be protesting the destruction of the cogged stone site CA-ORA 83. For more info. call 949-228-7262 or email bigrockcreek@msn.com See also ndnnews.com protectsacredsites.org protectbearbutte.com dfa-oc.org/archive/2008.html#May28SS dfa-oc.org/archive/2008.html#Sep06CS

Feb 8 (2^nd Sunday) Noon-3pm, Fullerton: Alex Rooker at Progressive Women of North OC Feb Meeting Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E Amerige, Fullerton
The Progressive Women of North Orange County are pleased to announce that Alex Gallardo Rooker, Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party will be attending their February meeting to be held the second Sunday in February (Feb 8) at the Monkey Business Cafe. We hope to see everyone there.

Feb 8 Sunday 1-5pm, Rancho Santa Margarita: Morasha School's Third Annual Environmental Awareness Festival Leave Only Footprints FREE Admission *Soles4Souls* *The Bicycle Tree* *Surfrider Foundation* *Dana Point Ocean Institute* *Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy* *Josh Lake, nature educator and guide* *Rabbi Mike Comins, environmentalist and author* *workshops for kids and adults * green vendors * organic foods * alternative fuel cars * shoe drive with Soles4Souls*free how-to bike maintenance tips from The Bicycle Tree*
Morasha School, 30482 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita 949-459-6330 morasha.org

Feb 8 Sunday 5-7:30pm, Irvine: Awaiting Judgment: Dietrich Bonhoeffer & MLK Jr. Irvine United Congregational Church and University Synagogue PRESENT: THE PLAY AWAITING JUDGMENT Cost $12 (Pre-sale) $15 (at the door) $10 for Students with I.D. (includes light meal)
This play imagines a conversation between Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King Jr. in which the two 20th century theological scholars and activists examine one another's actions and explore the decisions that led to their martyrdom. The issues raised in the play present ethical and faith challenges that each man faced in his lifetime and are relevant for discussion in today's times as well.
The superb cast of Anthony Drummond as King, Craig Huisenga as Bonhoeffer, and Phys Green as Narrator, will provide an exciting and stimulating performance. The playwright, Rev. Art Cribbs, will lead a discussion about the play afterwards. Rev. Dr. Paul Tellström & Rabbi Arnie Rachlis will host this event and participate in the discussion as well. A light meal and reception will follow. Childcare will be provided.
Hosted by: Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 949-733-220 iucc.org TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Feb 8 Sundays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Conscious Cinema: Trashed An investigation of what our society defines as "waste".
the road less traveled store, along with @Space gallery are hosting free documentary screenings on thought provoking documentaries every Sunday until March 1st. Complimentary hot tea available during shows (screenings will be held in @ Space Gallery at 2202 north main). 714.836.8727 roadlesstraveledstore.com

Feb 8 Sunday 5:30pm, Orange: The Orange County Interfaith Committee to Aid Farm Workers' next fund raiser will be held Sunday afternoon, February 8, at the Carpenters' Hall, 1918 W. Chapman, in Orange. The social hour/silent auction will begin at 4:30pm (note new time), followed by dinner at 5:30 pm, and the program at 6:30pm. Erik Nicholson, VP of the United Farm Workers, will be the speaker. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in farm labor issues in particular and worldwide labor trends in general. He is a terrific speaker and we are excited to have him. Reservations are requested with Suzanne Darweesh, 2104 Hilltop Ct, Fullerton, 92831, 714-738-1785 or sdarweesh@aol.com. A donation of $20 prepaid or $25 at the door is requested. Checks should be made out to the UFW, the beneficiary of this event.

Feb 9 Monday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Bluebelt Meeting lagunabluebelt.com Wahoo's 1133 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651
* Activities of the MLPA/Regional Stakeholders; * Our position on recommendations for a Marine Protected Area in Laguna Beach (our goal is finalize that position by March); and * We should also hold our first vote for 2009 Facilitator (per the Charter). Please let me know if you have other agenda items. I'm waiting to receive all of the signed forms from the new Charter Members, so will let you know who has officially signed on when I have received the forms... Please send yours in if you haven't already! Thanks! And we'll see you next Monday! Judy Yorke, P.E., C.P.P. JYorke@YorkeEngr.com (949) 636-1354 (cell)

Feb 9 Monday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: "Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist" a documentary about an important chapter in our nation's civil rights history
The film will be moderated by Karen Wilner, educator & lecturer on motion picture analysis and media literacy.
Clubhouse 1 Main Lounge Note special day and time for this meeting only Presented by Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493

Feb 9 Monday 7pm, Irvine: The Science and Politics of Air Pollution Robert F. Sawyer is Class of 1935 Professor of Energy Emeritus and Professor of the Graduate School at the University of California, Berkeley and former chair of the California Air Resources Board. Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Student Center chancellor.uci.edu/cdfs.shtml

Feb 10 Tuesday Noon-1pm, Irvine: The UC Irvine School of Law and the UC Irvine LGBT Resource Center present... Is Proposition 8 Legal? A Forum on Marriage Equality A legal discussion about the upcoming California Supreme Court case on proposition 8 with
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky University of California, Irvine Law School
Professor M. Katherine Baird Darmer Chapman University School of Law
UCI Student Center, Pacific Ballroom C
Speakers will discuss the legal issues involved in the upcoming California Supreme Court case on Proposition 8, which eliminated the right of same-sex couples to marry in the State of California. Free to All - No Reservations Required Participating Organizations include Orange County Equality Coalition and Chapman Outlaw

Feb 10 (2^nd Tuesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: Robin Everett, Conservation Organizer, Sierra Club Friends of the Foothills at South Orange County Democratic Club socdc.org Come learn the latest on the 241 toll road extension
New Location: Marie Callender's, 31791 Del Obispo Street

Feb 10 (2^nd Tuesday) 8pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Warming Group: Tour of Fisker Automotive headquarters and their Karma electric car 19 Corporate Park Irvine, CA 92626 310/562-9700 meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/calendar/9519770

Feb 11 Wednesday 6-8pm, Newport Beach: Campaign against the Plastic Plague "No Plastic Left Behind" volunteer meeting El Torito Grill, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA 951 Newport Center Drive
Get involved! Help eliminate single-use, throwaway plastics Attend the monthly meeting of volunteers for The Campaign against the Plastic Plague Organized by Earth Resource Foundation
DETAILS: Following get-acquainted time, we will review our progress in getting single-use plastics banned in OC, outline the next steps, and organize volunteers to carry them out - by writing letters, working with high school environmental clubs, addressing City Council meetings, and more. Everyone welcome - all ages. For more information about our CAPP CAMPAIGN - Click Here earthresource.org/campaigns/capp/capp-overview.html

Feb 11 (2^nd Wednesday) 6:30pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Council You are invited to attend our regular Garden Grove LULAC council meeting. We are please of inviting you because your are a member of our council and or you have requested to be invited and or want to help our Latino community.
Your attendance is important to us, and if you have a family member, friends, colleagues and or associates, interested in becoming a LULAC member please bring them to the meeting too.
The meeting will take place at our usual place and time: February 11,2009 6:30 Dinner (your own cost). The meeting is at 7:pm at the Coco's Bakery & Restaurant located in the corner of Chapman Avenue & Harbor Blvd ( in front of the Crown Plaza Hotel) in Garden Grove. 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove CA 92840
For your information, we have our regular meetings every second Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting after this will be on March 11,2009 , at the same place and time.
Hope to see you there. If you are planning to attend please RSVP via email or by calling me at 714-357-4328. Garden_Grove_LULAC_Council_2001@mail.vresp.com

Feb 11 Wednesday 6pm Garden Grove/7pm Fullerton/7:30pm Irvine: Violence Against Women in Darfur Film Screenings savedarfur.org/page/event/search_simple

Feb 11 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: OC NOW General Meeting Irvine Ranch Water District Offices - 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in Irvine
A professional fundraiser will discuss how nonprofits are dealing with the current state of the US economy and how fundraising has been affected. nowoc.org/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1234398600.event.34

Feb 11 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: The Laguna Woods Democratic Club welcomes Democratic Party of Orange County's young Political Director Lindsay Hopkins, at the usual second Wednesday meeting. She will outline the goals of the DPOC and provide ways in which members can help turn Orange County blue in 2009. In addition, the SoCal Organizer for CARA, Sandy Goldfarb, will give a brief talk on universal health care. Also at the meeting, members and residents who had their pictures taken with the President Obama life-sized replica may collect their photos. Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1,; members free; guests $2 at the door. Refreshments served. There will also be a drawing for a free ticket to the Club's Annual Luncheon later in the year. Please call Program Chair Betty Brodsky at 458-1075 for more details. lw-dems.org
For more information, call Program Chair Betty Brodsky at 458-1075. lw-dems.org

Feb 12 Thursday 6:30-8am, Garden Grove: OC-Recruitment Awareness Project will be leafleting at
Pacifica High School, 6851 Lampson, Garden Grove, CA 92845
0 Bell is at 7:00 and some of us early birds will be at 6:30, but if you can come from 7:30 - 8:00, that will be great!
Dress Warmly. T-shirts, signs and leaflets will be distributed when you get there. We'll debrief and warm up at a local coffee shop afterwards.
If you have any questions, please contact Al White at 949-492-0571 or Sharon Tipton at 949-257-8501. oc-rap.org

[Date changed] Feb 12 Noon-4pm, Santa Ana: National Freedom to Marry Day, at local marriage counters in cities all over the country, same-sex couples will request marriage licenses at their local County Clerk's Offices to raise awareness of the harms and impact that the inability to marry causes on their families. This national event is hosted yearly by Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) and this year they have asked Join the Impact for our help to make this their largest Marriage Counter Action yet
FEB 13 - MARRIAGE COUNTER ACTIONS

Feb 12 Thursday 5:30-8:30pm, Mission Viejo: Opening Reception: Soka University of America proudly presents Manzanar Pilgrimage, Photographs form the Manzanar National Historic Site. Photographs by Mark Kirchner. Kirchner is a photographer who weaves images of artifacts, text, site and people to explore the rich meanings and insights of cultural process, history and identity. The exhibition at Soka University's Founders Hall Art Gallery features 70 black and white photographs that span one-quarter of a century. The show runs from Feb. 1 to May 15.

Feb 12 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Anaheim: Stand up for Justice by Supporting Responsible Development in Anaheim Come and join other Anaheim residents in a dialogue about the new development in the Platinum Triangle. Learn how you can support a "Community Benefits Agreement", and advocate for issues that matter to you:
Good Paying Jobs Green Building Affordable Housing Parks and Open Spaces Affordable Child Care Schools and other issues that matter to you and your community!
St. Boniface Catholic Church - The Hall (Far East side of church) 120 N. Janss St.
Contact: wendy.clue@gmail.com 7145024370

Feb 12 Thursday 6:30pm, Irvine: Irvine MoveOn Council will meet to prepare for our upcoming meeting with Lou Penrose, District Director for Congressman John Campbell. We have specific tasks to complete as we prepare, including hearing a webcast issue briefing about green-economy issues, assigning roles for the congressional meeting, and practicing to support ease with the agenda for the meeting.
It is critical for Congressman Campbell to hear from the strong Progressive voice within his constituency that elected President Obama. I am looking forward meeting each of you at the gathering as we prepare for this very important meeting with John Campbell's office. If you have not already signed up for the gathering online, please do so. We will order pizza ($$$$$ in the hat to cover cost), and some have volunteered to bring a salad or dessert.
6 Goldbluff (Kate's home) Irvine, CA 92604 Directions: Call if you need directions. Hosted by Rita Reese-949.878.1916 moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=92154

Feb 12 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club at the Unitarian Church, 429 Cypress Street lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com Election of new officers and board members Dinner and beverages provided (Bring a potluck desert if you wish)

Feb 12 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats meeting. We invite you to attend our next Orange County Young Democrats meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 PM at Bistro 400 located at 400 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana CA, 92701. Our special guest speaker will be Nick Berardino, the general manager of the Orange County Employees Association. He will be speaking about the county's efforts to lay off county employees to offset the costs of management perks and extravagant spending. Our meeting will be followed by Drinking Liberally at Memphis. For more information visit us online at OCYD.net
Donate your gently-loved clothing (professional and casual), shoes and accessories to Working Wardrobes. Your donation will empower men, women and young adults in crises to re-enter the workforce with dignity and self-sufficiency. All donations must be clean and on hangers. No bags please.

[New Date] Feb 13 Friday Noon-4pm, Santa Ana: On National Freedom to Marry Day, at local marriage counters in cities all over the country, same-sex couples will request marriage licenses at their local County Clerk's Offices to raise awareness of the harms and impact that the inability to marry causes on their families. This national event is hosted yearly by Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) and this year they have asked Join the Impact for our help to make this their largest Marriage Counter Action yet
The Orange County Equality Coalition will be at the Old County Courthouse, 211 West Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Will have same-sex couples go in to the Courthouse to apply for a marriage license, as we are denied, we will stand in solidarity and protest. Please bring signs that show support for our cause. Good examples are "It's everyone's right to get married" "Show love, Get Married" "A Civil Union isn't Good Enough" "Equal Love, Equal Rights"

Feb 13 Friday 6-9pm, Orange: Special Film Showing The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange invite you to join us at our special film showing which includes a presentation by Sister Sharon Becker, CSJ on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Trade
6:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Presentation Location: Mother Louis Room Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange 480 S. Batavia St. Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121 x7716 Fax: 714-744-3135 sistersofstjosephorange.org Maria Elena Perales Justice Coordinator Justice@csjorange.org

[Canceled] Feb 13 Usually Friday 4-5pm, Irvine: The "Imagine Peace" Vigil usually held on Friday afternoon at Culver/Michelson will not be held on February 13th

Feb 13 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: The Environmental Outreach at The Center for Spiritual Living OC Invites you to an Organic Dinner and Eco-Presentation Be The Change An evening filled with Visioning, Connection and Inspired Action Join Deanna Moore and Michelle Spieker, co-founders of the Environmental Outreach OC for a powerful evening designed to inspire each of us to take individual and collective action to create a better world.
You'll be part of * A discussion of what the future holds. * A visioning for what's possible * Concrete ways we can prepare for a sustainable future
The evening will begin with an organic meal made with local fruits and vegetables prepared by Deanna Moore and friends.
n Cost: $20 Please bring utensils, plates, and a beverage. Babysitter provided at $10 per child
Location : Center for Spiritual Living OC, 27121 Calle Arroyo (Suite 2200) San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 centerforspirituallivingoc.org The Environmental Outreach heals the Earth and Humanity through Awareness, Education and Inspired action.

Feb 14 Saturday 8am-Noon, Long Beach: NO MORE BROKEN HEARTS Corner of Lakewood Blvd & Carson St., Long Beach
Please join Military Families this Saturday February 14th, Valentines Day, as they pay tribute to the soldiers who have lost their lives in the Iraq war.
While others are able to be close to their loved ones for Valentines Day, thousands of American families will never be able to be with their loved ones again. Let's take a moment to say: "Never forget the soldiers who have died in the Iraq war, and NEVER AGAIN should we send them to die in a needless war. Now is the time to bring ALL the soldiers home and say: "No More Broken Hearts!"
Free parking on side streets north of Carson off of Lakewood on east side. We will start setting up at 8:00 AM, rain or shine.
POTLUCK PREP PARTY Come help make the broken hearts and signs at Sally's home on Feb 11 between 6-9 PM. Bring a dish to share. Sally's home is at 9702 Van Ruiten St. Bellflower. Sally's phone 562-278-2341 For more info call Pat at 562-833-8035 or e-mail MFSOOC@EARTHLINK.NET

Feb 14 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule) WHERE: St. Joseph Center 480 S. Batavia in Orange WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

Feb 14 Saturday 11am-4pm: "GREEN Valentine" Environmental Awareness Festival Anneliese's Schools Willowbrook campus (on Laguna Canyon Rd, near El Toro Rd) Park at: Act V lot-1900 Laguna Canyon Rd. Organic food, green vendors, solar energy displays. Workshops for adults and children, facepainting. Inspirational lectures, including Pachamama: Awaken the Dreamer. Live music: Jason Feddy, Soulfood, Birdsongs, the Eco Wonders. Free! For more info, call: 949-497-7388

Feb 14 Saturday 3-5pm, Irvine: ZOOMIN! Children's Talent Show To offer kids an opportunity to create Music, Skits, Dance, Drawings, Pictures, Sculptures, Videos, Designs, Stories, Poems or Ideas based on a theme of virtues and to showcase them.
3:00-4:00 PM Children (up to 10) 4:00-5:00 PM Jr. Youth (11-15) Heritage Park Community Center (Yale and Walnut)
Theme for February: Unity Please submit your creation before Feb.7th to: info@arts4unity.com

Feb 14 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: Screening of "The Persuaders (How media influences U.S. culture and politics)" refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting at 6:30pm
We will be screening a Frontline special about the American marketing industry and its control over our spending, our lifestyles and even our thought patterns. As usual, arrive at 6:00 PM for snacks and conversation. At 6:30, find yourself a seat and continue to munch while we view The Persuaders. After the movie, Steve Spanier will lead our usual lively and provocative discussion of the implications of the power that this industry wields.
Also, we have two projects on the drawing board. The first one is to help The California Clean Money Campaign educate Californian voters about AB 583. This bill, signed into law by Gov. Schwarzenegger will allow the California Fair Elections Act to be on the ballot in the June of 2010. This sound like a long time away, but we have a big job ahead of us. We must convince a majority of Californians to vote for clean campaign financing for the California Secretary of State. Once they see how well that works, we think they will love it so much that they will want more campaigns to be run on clean money. It's our "foot in the door", "the camel's nose under the tent flap". Last time around, some good folks got Prop 89 on the ballot on short notice. We only had a few months to reach out to explain it to people and we were up against big money. We lost that round. This time we have a fair amount of time, so we must use it wisely. Go to caclean.org to learn more. Then come early on Saturday at 5:00 PM and help us plan what we can do.
The second project we are planning is to design and present a workshop, consisting of a series of 3 or 4 classes, designed to educate young adults about the power corporations wield over our lives and our political system. We plan to approach several of the local colleges and universities to allow us to present these workshops to their students. We will try to keep the cost of the workshop either free or very low. We need help in designing the "Course" and in contacting the appropriate people at the colleges. If you would be interested in helping with this project, come early on Saturday at 5:00 PM and help us plan it. See you next Saturday!
Please join us! And if you know someone who may not be familiar with ReclaimDemocracy.org themes, please invite them come along. As always, there is no charge and free refreshments will be available. at the Irvine Ranch Water District building at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. ReclaimDemocracyOC.org

Feb 15 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County Carole Copp will present a talk on the "Evolution of Evolution" for our Darwin Day program. More details will be given later.
Irvine Ranch Water District building located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 ochumanists.org

Feb 15 Sundays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Conscious Cinema: The Sustainable Table Some answers to issues concerning the sustainability of our current agricultural practices by looking at what we eat.
the road less traveled store, along with @Space gallery are hosting free documentary screenings on thought provoking documentaries every Sunday until March 1st. Complimentary hot tea available during shows (screenings will be held in @ Space Gallery at 2202 north main). 714.836.8727 roadlesstraveledstore.com

[Time change] Feb 15 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: Irvine Area Democratic Party Meetup Tia Juana's, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/IrvineDems/calendar/9528967 The February meeting will feature Health Care. We'll be showing the Frontline documentary "Sick Around the World." The program will start promptly at 4:30 so we can avoid the loud band that comes on at 6:00 pm next door. Following the program and a short discussion, we'll start our buffet and social meeting around 6:00 pm.
The buffet is $20 for non-members and $15.00 for Democratic Club members (membership available at actblue.com/page/2009membership) It includes the main meal items, soft drinks, tea and coffee, tax and tip. (We are still deciding on the main item for this month. It will be announced later.) To reserve the buffet, please pay at actblue.com/page/february2009 You can pay the $3.00 there if you don't want the buffet, or you can pay the $3.00 at the door.

Feb 16 Monday 4pm, Orange: MoveOn Congressional Meeting with Ed Royce Speaking with Congressman Ed Royce about our concerns.
Chapman Avenue at Water Street, 1110 E. Chapman Ave., Suite 207, Orange, CA 92866 moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=92073

Feb 16 Monday 6pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Dinner Meeting Guest Speakers: Alisa Risso, Organizing For America, Regional Field Organizer (volunteer) - South Orange County; Founder of Generation Change Abraham Jankans, Organizing For America, Community Relations (volunteer), Orange County
Casta Del Sol Golf Clubhouse (Mission Viejo, CA) 27601 Casta Del Sol Mission Viejo, CA 92692 canyondemocrats.org

Feb 17 Tuesday 10am, Orange: Discussion on the Employee Free Choice Act Please join the Orange County Labor Federation for an overview discussion on the Employee Free Choice Act. We will be putting together a strategy to gain support from our Union Brothers and Sisters, community groups and allies.
Orange County Labor Federation Headquarters, 309 N. Rampart Street, Suite A, Orange, CA 92868
If you have any questions, please contact the Orange County Labor Federation at (714)385-1534 *RSVP with Joline if you will attend* See link for flyer: oclabor.org/images/docs/EFCA_FEb_17th.pdf

Feb 17 Tuesday Noon, Mission Viejo: Brother Malcolm X Join us as Vernon Van performs Frank G. Greenwood's award winning one-man show about the life and legacy of Malcolm X.
room 212 of the Student Services Center, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway (See also Feb 26)

Feb 17 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur planning meeting Patty's office 4675 MacArthur Court Suite 1200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Patty's cell: 949/246-2969 (Doors lock at 7pm, call Patty if late) Barbara 949-235-6200 livingubuntu.org

Feb 17 Tuesday 7-8:30pm, Irvine: Greywater Guerrillas Presentation at UCI Based out of the San Francisco Bay are, the Greywater Guerrillas are a collaborative group of educators, designers, builders, and artists who educate and empower people to build sustainable water culture and infrastructure. They've been teaching about sustainable water use through hand-on workshops and presentations for the past ten years. Their work have been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as on many local television and radio stations. greywaterguerrillas.com University of California, Irvine Schneiderman Lecture Hall / Room 100A / (E5) 501 on map Irvine, CA 92602 meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/965221

Feb 17 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.org
We will view the award-winning film, "Lebanon Summer 2006". When two Israeli soldiers are kidnapped by Hezbollah, Israel responds with an attack on Lebanon. The film maker goes to Beirut to interview survivors and explore the situation in Lebanon. Discussion will follow the showing of the film. What are the parallels with Gaza? What are the views of ordinary Lebanese about Hezbollah, the politics of their country, and peace?
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

Feb 18 Wednesday Noon, Santa Ana: The Democratic Foundation Of Orange County Cordially invites you to a Special Meet & Greet With Special Guest The Honorable Bernie Sanders United States Senator from Vermont Elected to the US Senate in 2006 and served in the US House from 1991-2006. He is the longest-serving independent in the history of the House of Representatives. **Light lunch will be provided**
Law Offices of Aitken Aitken Cohn, 3 Mac Arthur Place, Suite 800, Santa Ana There is no charge for DFOC Members current with their membership dues. Non-Member tickets are $25.00 For questions or to RSVP, please contact Josh Kurpies, Executive Director, at (714) 979-4436 or via email at josh@dfoc.com by Friday, February 13th.

[Canceled] Feb 18 Wednesday 2pm, Newport Coast: MoveOn Congressional Meeting February 18th, our meeting would not have been with Congressman John Campbell, but with Barbara Boxer or Arnold Schwarzenneger at my house. The governor's office cancelled on Monday as his office anticipated they might do, at least it was tentative and they were gracious enough to cancel their tentative appointment with us. Boxer's office stated they would let us know on Friday, and instead sent this e-mail to me this morning -- to basically cancel the 18th and to include an invitation for the 17th for her mass conference offered to so many that what we were intending is moot to them. I am disappointed and cancelling our event for tomorrow. moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=91970

Feb 18 Wednesday 5-10pm, Irvine: Dining-Out with TheCenterOC and Rebound Tia Juana's (Where the fantastic "Lucky Sundays" is based in Irvine) is donating 20%of all food sales to The Orange County Gay and Lesbian Center! Boink Events is following up with Rebound! until 2:00. Dancing-Go-Gos Immaculate Perfection and a burlesque performance from fabulous Pussy Galore! All proceeds to benefit The CenterOC.
All ages for dinner-Bring your family 18+ for Rebound- free entry if you have dinner, $5 after.

Feb 18 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: SAVE COYOTE HILLS ACTION MEETING Now is the time for you to act. The Planning Commission and then the City Council will soon be reviewing the building proposal and zone change for the last 510 acres in North Orange County . * Do you want nature trails that run along city streets? * Do you want to lose the rural, natural, open feel of North Fullerton ? * Do you want to experience an increase in traffic and air pollution? * Do you want to see an endangered habitat destroyed? * Do you want to lose the chance for a first-rate recreational and educational resource? If you don't want to see this last parcel of land developed, and want to see it as a park for all to enjoy, then please come to our public meeting. Enjoy refreshments with your neighbors, while you learn of the progress Friends of Coyote Hills has made, and how you can help. Leave with new friends and a yard sign, and the satisfaction of helping
Save Coyote Hills! Banco Popular Corner of Rosecrans and Euclid information@coyotehills.org

Feb 18 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Eliyahu & The Qadim Ensemble "Music for Peace"' St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 1221 Wass Street, Tustin, CA 92780 714-544-3141 #20 per adult/$10 per child Sponsored by The Interfaith Council of Central Orange County

Feb 18 Wednesday 9am San Juan Capistrano/11:30am San Clemente: Calvert Concerns Congressman Calvert is speaking (and supposedly taking questions) at special city council meetings this Thursday morning in both SJC and San Clemente. I've already sent a blast to folks who actually live in those cities hoping some can join me but since Calvert represents some of the Canyon Dems as well, I'm hoping to pull a few from here as well. We want folks to attend the meetings to show the City Council members in those cities that there are a substantial number of their constituents who are not happy with Calvert's voting record and care enough that they show up for a special mid-week meeting (in the morning) to voice their dissatisfaction. Here's the info:
San Juan Capistrano City Council, Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:00am in City Council Chambers, 32400 Paseo Adelante, SJC
San Clemente City Council Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:30am in Conference Room A (Community Development Dept) 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente

Feb 19 Thursday 1:30-2:30pm, Fountain Valley: Desalinization Action Organizing Meeting We now have the time, date and place for the Desal Action Organizing meeting. At this meeting we will lay out a plan of action to take place between now and our hearing date with the California Coastal Commission. We will need all of your support. If you find you cannot attend, please forward the information to someone who will commit to helping this effort. It will "take a village". Liz Crosson of Environment Now and Renee Maas of Food and Water Watch will facilitate the meeting.
This will take place Thursday, February 19th at 1:30 P.M. AT the Orange County Sanitation Districts board room.......10844 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. Telephone 962-2411.
Please carpool if at all possible as car spaces can be challenging. You will need to stop at the guardgate and sign in. If you have NOT already contacted me regarding your attendance, please do so asap. I would like to have an idea of how many to expect. We need to do this right now so let's go for it.
Merle Moshiri, President Residents for Responsible Desalination

Feb 19 (3^rd Thursday) 5:30-7pm, Huntington Beach: Declaration of Peace We Continue to Declare Peace declarationofpeace.org Southeast Corner of Edinger and Beach Blvds. Huntington Beach Signs Provided, All are Welcome! Contact: Pat Goodman, patgoodman@yahoo.com 714-847-6617

Feb 19 (1^st & 3^rd Thursday) 6:30pm, Irvine: Political Pint Nights Steelhead Brewery - 4175 Campus Drive, Irvine (In the shopping center at Campus and Bridge, across from U.C.I.)
Come join us for an informal evening of pints and politics at the Steelhead Brewery in Irvine. We'll be on the back patio, look for the sign! Please feel free to invite your friends, red or blue, all are welcome. Hope to see you there! *Please let us know you're coming* R.S.V.P. to Destiny at 949-640-4400, or e-mail at destiny@club48democrats.com

Feb 19 Thursday 6:30pm/7:30pm, Orange: Fair Sentencing for Youth Community Meeting Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Orange ans Human Rights Watch If you live in Orange County and are concerned about excessive adult prison sentences for youth, join us to hear
Elizabeth Calvin, Human Rights Watch, Children's Rights Advocate and author of "When I Die, They'll Send Me Home"
Father Michael Kennedy, SJ, Office of REstorative Justice, Chaplain for Youth Facing Life Sentences, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
St Jpseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 S. Batavia St. Orange, CA 92868-3998
6:30pm For familied of youth 7:30pm For Everyone interested in learning more
Please RSVP or for more information call Mary Kay at 714-970-5856

[Canceled] Feb 19 Thursday 7pm, Anaheim: The February meeting on the 19th has been cancelled.

Feb 19 Thursday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: OC Green Drinks is a casual, monthly get together for anyone and everyone interested in chatting about and advocating all things "green".
12 @ Elden is Better Shelters new housing community. Better Shelter will host OC Green Drinks in their model home(s). 2379 Elden Ave Costa Mesa, CA ocgreendrinks.com

Feb 19-21 Thursday-Saturday 7-9pm, Irvine: The Vagina Monologues UCI - PSLH 100
As part of the 2009 V-Day College Campaign, the students of UCI are proud to present a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues to raise awareness and funds for local organizations working to end violence against women and girls.
V-Day College Campaign events are independently organized by students and listings on V-Day's web-site do not imply the endorsement or official sanction of any institution.
Cost of the performance is $10 For more information, call Stephen Marley at 909.319.4326

Feb 20-Mar 5 Friday 2pm-Thursday 10:50pm, Irvine: "Fuel", the film opens in Irvine thefuelfilm.com Based on the successful turnout at last weekend's premiere, Fuel is extending their showings in L.A. AND bringing the film down here to Irvine. This movie is seriously good but it needs lots of support, as it is still only showing in limited locations. It's so worth it.
Edwards University Town Center 6, 4245 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA, 92612
Showtimes: Monday-Friday - 2pm, 4:45p, 7:30p, 10:50p Saturday and Sunday - 11:20a, 2p, 4:45p, 7:30p, 10:50p
Q&A with filmmaker Josh Tickell following the 7:30pm show on 2/20 meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/9772158

Feb 20 Friday 6:30pm, Garden Grove: 80th Years LULAC Anniversary Banquet "Civil Rights Banquet" Come and celebrate the 80h birthday of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). LULAC, founded on February 17, 1929, continues its noble mission towards advancing the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, and health and civil rights of the Hispanic population in the United States and Puerto Rico. The anniversary celebration will be an informative and exciting event with many local and state officials and community leaders present. By attending and supporting this special event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the history and outstanding contributions made to society by America's oldest and most influential Hispanic/Latino organization. Donation: $75 per person
Garden Grove Community Center To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=76207329376 Contact: bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net

Feb 21 Saturday 10-11:30am, Santa Ana: Biodiesel/alternative fuel lecture Learn about the basics dynamics of biodiesel and veggie-oil alternatives for transportation. Talk will explore local resources, basic how-to for conversions and supplies. *this lecture is free to the public, however we recommend a reservation to ensure seating. RSVP in advance. The Road Less Traveled Store 2204 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 bethecause.org/calendar/event.php?id=7259

Feb 21 Saturday 10am-Noon, Orange: Celebrate the Founders of League of Women Voters and Women's Right to Vote Sisters of St. Joseph Conference Center. 480 S. Batavia, Orange, CA
* Two of our most revered foremothers, Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, will be portrayed by young actresses from the Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA), Allison Aoun and Tessa Horner. * Watch the PBS video American Experience: One Woman, One Vote, which tells the story of the 70-year struggle to win women's right to vote. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Includes lunch. Send check to LWVCOCA, P.O. Box 704, Orange, CA 92865 by Feb. 17.

Feb 21 Saturday 11am, Irvine: Earth First! at UCI!: Should we compromise in defense of Mother Earth? Founder's Grove (near Humanities) Sponsored by the Radical Student Union facebook.com/event.php?eid=65961210357 Earth First! is a priority, not an organization. Earth First! is an international movement composed of small, bioregionally-based groups. Earth First!ers (EF!ers) take it upon ourselves to become intimately familiar with the ecology of our area and the most immediate and serious threats to it. Our actions are tied to Deep Ecology, the spiritual and visceral recognition of the intrinsic, sacred value of every living thing. We apply "direct pressure" to stop the bleeding, with a combination of education, litigation, and creative civil disobedience.
UCI in particular is in dire need of awakening. As students, we should be the loudest voices calling for change; yet our campus is painfully silent. The Radical Student Union seeks to promote environmentalism and social justice on campus by bringing existing groups together and helping other young activists participate. We hope this event can be a space where we can begin to achieve this goal; we are inviting environmental activists from campus and the community present their groups as a means of stimulating collaboration and encouraging participation in defense of our Mother Earth.
If you would like your group to participate, or have any other questions or comments, please contact us at IrvineRadicalStudents@riseup.net
[Update] We're going to be moving to Founder's Grove which is in between Aldrich Park and Ring Road, between Krieger Hall and the path that goes under the bridge. If you forget, we'll have signs/people redirecting you from the original location to the new one.
However, if the location change wasn't enough, the Earth First!ers' van broke down in San Diego. We are doing everything we can to make sure they can make it. But in the event that they can't come, we'll continue with our prior plans, only substituting the documentary "Pickaxe" for the presentation. So plan on coming regardless, this should be an awesome event!

Feb 21 Saturday Noon, Orange: John Yoo Protest Planning Meeting at Rutabegorz Restaurant, 264 North Glassell, Orange, CA 92866
Southern California activists are carrying on the fight begun in Berkeley to fire and disbar John Yoo, the attorney who crafted the infamous "Torture Memos" for the Bush Regime, and has now begun teaching at Chapman University School of Law. latimes.com/news/local/la-me-yoo11-2009feb11,0,7413410.story It seems Yoo has issued a challenge to us to build a strong movement against torture in SoCal.
Also, the new issue of Chapman U's paper has a front-page article on Yoo and a column from the editor-in-chief: thepantheronline.com/downloads/02-09-09paper.pdf

Feb 21 Saturday Time: TBA, Lake Forest: Your Rights, Our Rights, Equal Rights Protest http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=406673131&blogID=446945509 Saddleback Church, Lake Forest Make huge colorful eye catching signs, Bring Noise Makers, Drums, Whistles, Air Horns, LGBT Flags, State Flags, US FLAG, anything that can get peoples attention. Maybe Bring the News! Make Donations to the OC AIDS WALK 2009. Bring animals, friends, family, or at least drive by with your pride gear.
Contacts: myspace.com/ocequality , myspace.com/fremontgsa , myspace.com/socalgsanetwork, myspace.com/gghsgsa

Feb 21 Saturday 1-2pm, Huntington Beach: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming A Kid-Friendly Workshop on Caring for the Earth
Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Tabert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Do you want to learn how to help save the planet? Join us as we welcome Cambria Gordon, author of "The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming," for a fun hands-on workshop to discover how you can make a difference. Each family receive a copy of Ms. Gordon's book! Cost: $15 per person, $25 per family Inside the Outdoors Foundations Members: $12 per person, $20 per family Advance Registration Required. Contact Inside the Outdoors at 714-708-3885 insidetheoutdoors.org

Feb 21 Saturday 1-4pm, Santa Ana: Youth Against Styrofoam Workshop Help eliminate styrofoam from our oceans
Santiago Creek Watershed and Wildlife Center, 600 E. Memory Lane
Join us this Saturday as high school students from around Orange County to prepare to help all Orange County cities go styrofoam free by June 2009! We will be focusing on campaign strategies, role playing for city council meetings, getting connected to our fellow enviros and changing the world - 1 cup and plate at a time. Remember the solution to pollution is Zero Waste - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and ReEarth
949-645-5163 info@earthresource.org

Feb 21 (3^rd Saturday) 2pm, Irvine: Dr. Sidney Golub will be speaking to the Orange County chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church & State The event is at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine.
Dr. Golub is an expert on the public policy issues of stem cell research. He is affiliated with the UCI School of Medicine Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Department. His major interests center around issues of science policy; including ethical issues in research, the funding of medical research, conflicts between public expectations and research priorities, and publication policy for research information.
Stem cells are an important challenge for the development of science policy in this country, and Dr. Golub has focused on understanding the variations of policy among the states, between the states and the federal government, and between the USA and other technologically advanced countries. Even before the inauguration of President Obama, who supports stem cell research, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops warned that permitting this research will alienate millions. Abortion opponents are also bracing for a fight. Medical researchers, meanwhile, are rejoicing at the prospect of freedom from a government policy they say has stymied efforts to develop lifesaving treatments. No one knows more about this than our speaker; please join us for a fascinating discussion.
Steph Campbell Americans United Orange County meets at 2:00 pm on the 3rd Saturday of every month Check the web site for programs and location: au-oc.org 714-299-4551
"The lessons of religious toleration - a toleration which recognizes complete liberty of human thought, liberty of conscience - is one which, by precept and example, must be inculcated in the hearts and minds of all Americans if the institutions of our democracy are to be maintained and perpetuated." --Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Feb 22 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Duck Club Democrats (nee Newport Bay Area Democratic Club) guest speaker Larry Agran, current City Council Member and former Mayor of the City of Irvine. The focus will be on two main questions: 1. What must be done so that California can get a legislature which produces a budget in 6 months instead of not producing one for 1.5 years. 2. What do delayed State budgets do to City finances and planning? Please join us for this very important discussion and be ready to start taking action. Bring your questions, bring your ideas and bring your friends.
Meeting in Irvine at Duck Club near Irvine Water District main water processing plant near Michelson and Jamboree Blvd. Directions: From the I-405 and I-55- Go South on I-405 to Jamboree Blvd. Turn right onto Jamboree and go into the left lane. In one block from the I-405 turn left, onto Michelson Drive and to the 5th traffic light. Then turn right onto Riparian View and go to within 50 feet of the paved road. Turn right and go down an incline into the parking lot you will see on your left. You will also see from 3 buildings. The Duck Club is the building closest to Newport Beach and away from your car as it enters the parking lot. There is a Duck on the roof of the building on the right side of the building. If you have questions contact Paul Gilbert at poorpaul@hotmail.com

Feb 22 Sundays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Conscious Cinema: FLOW Award-winning documentary investigation on the World Water Crisis- what experts think is the most important issue of the 21^st century.
the road less traveled store, along with @Space gallery are hosting free documentary screenings on thought provoking documentaries every Sunday until March 1st. Complimentary hot tea available during shows (screenings will be held in @ Space Gallery at 2202 north main). 714.836.8727 roadlesstraveledstore.com

Feb 23 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Please join the Democratic Central Committee of Orange County for their monthly meeting. The Central Committee meets on the 4th Monday of every month. For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158.

[Date correction] Feb 24 Tuesday 5pm, Laguna Beach: Say "I do" support equal rights to marry next week OH DEAR - my DATE was wrong - the city council meeting is NEXT WEEK - not today!!! So Sorry,
If you aren't busy at 5:00 pm not today next Tuesday here is your big change to stand up to bigotry (again)!! ocregister.com/articles/supreme-gay-laguna-2310947-beach-francisco

Feb 24 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: By popular demand, the Patrick Henry Democratic Club is proud to present an encore showing of: "JFK II: The Bush Connection" 7:00pm (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required) Marie Callender's, 1821 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Contact admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Feb 24 Tuesday 7pm, Orange: Amnesty International Group #141 Orange Monthly Meeting at the Sisters of St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia Street, in Orange. The meeting room is in the Special Events Center located behind (west of) the main building (the Motherhouse). After entering the complex from Batavia Street, drive around the the south side of the Motherhouse and park in the lot in the back. Look for the signs directing you to the meeting room. For further information about the meeting, please see our group meeting page. For additional questions, please get in touch with us via our contact page.

Feb 24 Tuesday 7pm, Orange: PDA Orange County Chapter CAFE LUCCA, 106 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866 (714) 289-1255
TOPICS:
NATIONAL--OBAMA Adm whitehouse.gov HR 676, Medicare for All IOT/Organization Conf Calls
REGIONAL--CDP Convention 4/25-27, PDA Tour Prog Slate Del Meeting 3/15 CDP Chair/Progressive Caucus Governor's race State Budget/Marriage Equality
LOCAL -- OCDP Reorganization Candidates for local office Clubs and Discussion Groups PDA OC Organizing and Outreach
NEXT MEETING SATURDAY, MARCH 28 2PM

Feb 25 Wednesday 10am-noon, Placentia: League of Women Voters: The National Popular Vote Study Group #3: The Supporting Arguments for the Compact. This is the third session of the Study Group discussion how the President of the United States should be elected. You need not be present for each session to be a part of the discussion. Materials will be shared to help research the issues. Remember this group will meet four more times on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of March,and April. Linda Rogers and Wanda Shaffer will be the Leaders for this Study Group. Everyone is welcome.
Placentia Public Library 411 East Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA Call Wanda Shaffer for more information 714-525-6676 or email wshaf6676@aol.com

[Speaker Change] Feb 25 Wednesday 11:30am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County "Femicide in Guatemala: Its Origins and Consequences" Lucia Muñoz and Students from Soka University
Lucia Muñoz will speak about the on-going problem of femicide in Guatemala. She and 12 students along with Professor Sarah England from Soka University recently visited there and have heart-rending stories to tell about how families, husbands, sons and friends of women who have been killed are dealing with the problem. They will show a short documentary produced by the students based on these stories. They will also talk about steps that are being continued and instituted to bring an end to this horror.
Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the San Joaquin Preserve) The Duck Club is located at the end of Riparian View. Riparian View intersects Michelson Dr. between Culver Dr. & Jamboree Rd. Turn onto Riparian View toward the open space. Follow the signs for one mile to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Free and open to the public ~ Men are cordially invited Refreshments at 2:00 p.m. For recorded information: 714.590.7804 womenforoc.org womenforoc@aol.com

Feb 25 Wednesday 6-8:30pm, Costa Mesa: KinderCaminata Dinner Orange County education and community leaders developed a program whereby kindergarten children from at risk schools would be expected to achieve the goal of higher education at the earliest possible time in their school lives.
The 2009 awards dinner saluting new School Superintendents, University Presidents and School Chancellors is at the Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus Drive, Conference Room D-1001, Costa Mesa, CA
Tickets are $100 This years Honorees are: State Senator Lou Correa President Coast Community College District Board President, Jim Moreno and Westminster School Board Trustee Sergio Contreres RSVP to Eleazar Elizondo at 323-855-6144 ezondo@yahoo.com Thank you for your support. Florice Orea Hoffman Vice President

Feb 25 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County "Gaza 101" with Rima Nashashibi. Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley. For more information see dcwoc.org, email westocdems@yahoo.com or call 714-642-5201

Feb 26 Thursday 12:30-2:pm, Fullerton: League of Women Voters: Lunch with League: An Understanding and Analysis of the Economy in Turbulent Times by Stanley Smiley With the wide ups and downs of the stock market and the bust of the housing bubble with the increase of unemployment, loss of jobs, and home fore-closures, this timely presentation will address these issues
Sizzler 1401 North Harbor Blvd Fullerton, CA Cost 12 dollars. You may purchase a coupon book to use for Lunch with League programs. Ask you friends to join you and treat them to a meaningful lunch. Reservations call 714-254-7440 or email bfhf1951@aol.com Choice of Steak, Chicken, or Salad Bar

Feb 26 Thursday 1-8:30pm, Mission Viejo: A Celebration of Black History: Legacy, Liberation and New Beginnings Opening Session, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Richard Rose, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, The University of LaVerne Mid Session, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. "It's a Great Time to be Alive" workshop presented by Saddleback College Professors Closing Session, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Appetizer Reception "I Have a Dream" Poster Contest Step Show Choir Keynote Address by Reverend Mark Whitlock of Christ our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine, CA. Sponsored by the Saddleback College ASG Diversity Student Council.
room 212 of the Student Services Center, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway (See also Feb 17)

Feb 26 Thursdays 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology on Thursdays Come on out for Theology on Thursdays: Brew and Banter this evening at 7pm on the patio of the Karl Strauss Brewery! As always, we'll supply the appetizers (thanks Fairview!) and you can pick up your beverage of choice! Hope we'll have a crowd, as I'll be taking pics for a presentation I'm doing on ToT at a conference this weekend! So, you should come out! There's sure to be good conversation, and we all know you can't go wrong with those nachos! See you there! Reverend Sarah Halverson, Fairview Community Church, ocfairviewchurch.org

Feb 26 Thursday 7pm, Fullerton: PDA North Orange County Chapter, Exploratory Meeting Rutebegorz, 211 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832 (714) 738-9339 Come help us to ". . . be the leaders we have been waiting for" P.S. If you haven't already signed the Healthcare NOT Warfare petition, please take a minute to sign it here. And please watch our short video

Feb 26 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group #178 Irvine Monthly Meeting at the Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. The group will be discussing their upcoming events for the rest of the year. For more details, see our website. For further information about the meeting, please see our group meeting page. For additional questions, please get in touch with us via our contact page.

Feb 27 Friday 1-5pm, Orange: Chapman is hosting a symposium on "judicial activism" [not my term] and Same-Sex Marriage on FRIDAY. I will be speaking at an afternoon panel, which will be held from 3:30-5. The other speakers include Ron Steiner, an ally and primary drafter or our amicus brief, Jeff Redding, a gay prof from St Louis who believes that LGBTs should seek a new alternative that is better than marriage and Lynne Wardle, a prof from BYU who is opposed to gay marriage.
Kennedy Hall, Room 237, Chapman University School of Law, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866 chapman.edu/images/userImages/dfinley/Page_9275/Nexus%20Symposium%20Flyer_Layout%20Ver%202.pdf

Feb 27 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Fairly Frequent Friday Films: View From a Grain of Sand This film is a journey through the past 30 years of Afghanistan's history as lived by three Afghan women. Shot in Pakistan and Afghanistan, a doctor, a teacher and a social activist show how their lives were violently affected by wars and three different regimes in Afghanistan. Director/producer/writer Meena Nanji will join us for questions and answers after the film. This is a free event. Donations accepted. Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Dr., Laguna Beach CA 92651. For information, contact the church at (949) 494-8061.

Feb 27 (4^th Friday) 7pm, Newport Beach: A Traveling Conscientious Projector: "Power of Forgiveness"
From Northern Ireland to Beirut to Ground Zero, The Power of Forgiveness explores the challenges and reveals the transformative power of forgiveness.
St.Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Juaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Fourth Friday Film Festival 6:30 Gathering 7:00 Film Showing 8:15 Discussion Issues of Social Justice: To Educate, Communicate & Reflect in Community.
For more information, contact Erin Weller at eweller@pcu-la.org or (714) 721-6554.

Feb 28 Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm, Orange: Orange County League of Conservation Voters Invites you to our Environmental Roundtable "2010 Goal: Progressive Change in Orange County" Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center 600 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana
Featuring (Former) Huntington Beach Mayor, Debbie Cook; Irvine City Councilmember, Beth Krom; and Costa Mesa City Councilmember, Katrina Foley
Purpose Develop effective strategies that will challenge the status quo in Orange County and translate into the election of progressive candidates to local office in 2010.
Program 9:30am-10:15am: Coffee and introductions 10:15am-11:15am: Program with Debbie Cook, Beth Krom & Katrina Foley 11:15am-12:30pm: Brainstorming: effective strategies that can influence change in Orange County.
To RSVP contact Robin Everett at robin_e1@hotmail.com or call 949-338-5356

Feb 28 Saturday 10am-Noon in Orange: The Orange County Peace Coalition presents "From Occupation to Refugee" a talk by GHAZI (JESSY) BREIGEITH Ghazi (Jessy) Breigeith has toured as a speaker with the Israeli and Palestinian Bereaved Families for Peace Organization, addressing audiences at universities, high schools, churches, synagogues, and mosques across the United States and around the world.
Known for his talks on the Middle East, Breigeith carries a message of reconciliation and peace. "The loss of his two brothers in the conflict between Israel and Palestine gives him a rare moral authority about what is a stake and the tremendous need for personal responsibility to rise above the spiral of violence," said Scott Kennedy, Coordinator of the Resource Center for Nonviolence.
Join us, get inspired and "connect" with other Orange County activists in our monthly featured speaker series the *FOURTH *Saturday of each month
St. Joseph Center* Library Conference Room 480 South Batavia Street, Orange 92868
Coffee and other refreshments will be served *RSVP welcomed at info@ocpeace.org Attn: Thu-Trang*
* Please note the views expressed at this speaking engagement are not necessarily the views of the Orange County Peace Coalition or of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Visit ocpeace.org for more info on the Orange County Peace Coalition

Feb 28 Saturday 10am-2pm, Santa Ana: Kingian Nonviolence and GrassRoots Training Join us, as we learn about the principles of peace and nonviolence. Once we get the philosophy of nonviolence and peace down, we will start reviewing strategic ways of doing activism and organizing for concrete victories in our communities. Contact: Angelina Dayfallah angelina_dayfallah@yahoo.com Adriana Cortes adrianacortes@csu.fullerton.edu (714) 797-5381 Learning, growing, inspiring, loving
El Centro Cultural, 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 We are located at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Street (above the El Curtido Salvadorian Restaurant)

Feb 28 Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm, Orange: Military Families Speak Out invite you to protest at Ed Royce Open House Ed Royce's New Diggs: Chapman Avenue at Water St. - 1110 E. Chapman Ave. Suite 207 - Orange, Ca.
He is having an Open House to let the public know he has moved his office out of Fullerton d Royce has not been a friend to MFSO and our families. We want him to support "Bring the Troops Home Now." We want him to quit voting against Veterans' bills. He was one of only twelve that voted against the last veterans' bill. We need your ideas and help. Join us for this action. He does not hesitate to take any credit and to say he "supports" the troops. We need help looking up his voting record and any speeches he has made that will support our effort. Please invite any MFSO supporters to this event this Saturday.
Here are some websites you might be interested in. opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00008264&cycle=2008 lewisgroupllc.net/overview.php newsmeat.com/campaign_contributions_to_politicians/donor_list.php?candidate_id=H6CA39020 votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=26772 Info: mfso-oc@pacbell.net 714 508-8103

Feb 28 Saturday noon-2pm, Orange: John Yoo Protest Planning Meeting at Rutabegorz Restaurant, 264 North Glassell, Orange, CA 92866 groups.yahoo.com/group/ProtestJohnYooChapman/cal

Feb 28 Saturday 5pm, Irvine: Orange County Equality Coalition OCEquality.org We have an amazing guest speaker, David Codell, an attorney practicing in Los Angeles. Mr. Codell is a well respected member of the team that wrote the brief to the California Supreme Court, resulting in the 15 May 2008 decision ruling that denying gay and lesbian couples the right to marry is unconstitutional. And he is coming to our OCEC meeting! Really! He is! Following his presentation, we will have a screening of The Times of Harvey Milk.
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine facebook.com/group.php?gid=92930760636 ocequality@gmail.com

Feb 28 Saturday 6pm, Irvine: OC Atheists present American Atheists president Ed Buckner - Join Orange County Atheists when new American Atheists president Ed Buckner joins us for dinner and discussion about American Atheists: "Where We Are & Where we're going."
IHOP in Irvine (18542 MacArthur Blvd, across from JWA). Free. Please RSVP at ocatheists.com/archives/000078.shtml

Feb 28 Saturday 7pm, Irvine: THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK Harvey Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone were assassinated by Supervisor Dan White on November 27, 1978. Milk's life leading up to his election, his successful efforts to politically represent San Francisco's gay community, and the city's reaction to the assassinations are documented with extensive news film and personal recollections. Following this documentary there will be a discussion. FREE ADMISSION. Refreshments will be served after the discussion. All are Welcome.
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine

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Mar 1 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029 Join Veterans for Peace as they set up their monthly memorial to the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meet on the beach closest to 6th Street to help set up the memorial beginning at 8:00 am or come help take down at 5:00 pm

Mar 1 Sunday 10am-12:30pm, Laguna Woods: UNIFEM and OC:NOW Celebrate Women's Herstory A unique festival commemorating International Women's Herstory Month!
Laguna Woods Clubhouse 6, 5365 Algarrobo, Laguna Woods (nr. gate 10)
Doors open at 10am w/ Coffee &... * Contemporary award winning films * Lively world music * Inspirational poetry * Enlightening speakers * Women sharing ideas and celebrating together
Program begins at 10:30 Box lunch at 12:30 Suggested donation $15 - all proceeds to UNIFEM projects United Nations Development Fund For Women.
RSVP required - e-mail CeCe Sloan at cece@fea.net or call h-949-458-7967 c-949-683-1278 or Kim Salter - 949-230-1169 Send checks made payable to: Unifem SoCal Chapter c/o Cece Sloan, 915D Avenida Majorca, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Mar 1 Sunday 2-6pm, Santa Ana: Carne Asada Fundraiser For El Salvador Election Monitors from CISPES Immigrant Worker, peace and justice student Home of the Serratos 4211 W First St. # 88 Santa Ana 92703 Your time, work, and commitment makes our forward movement possible! Por la Paz con Justicia Social, Henry Duke , MD henryduke2004@yahoo.com OC Peace Action

Mar 1 Sundays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Conscious Cinema: King Corn Two college friends decide to grow an acre of corn and trace its use.
the road less traveled store, along with @Space gallery are hosting free documentary screenings on thought provoking documentaries every Sunday until March 1st. Complimentary hot tea available during shows (screenings will be held in @ Space Gallery at 2202 north main). 714.836.8727 roadlesstraveledstore.com

Mar 2 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County: Employee Free Choice Act Marie Callendar's in Santa Ana 1821 N. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92701
Join us for the Democratic Club of Central Orange County Meeting . The new club co-chairs are Phil Martinez and David Stevens. Our guest speakers are the Field Director for Assemblyman Jose Solorio on the Budget and Florice Hoffman on the Employee Free Choice Act, 6:30 P.M. No Host Dinner 7:00 P.M. Meeting

Mar 2 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Mar 3 Tuesday 8:30am-12:30pm, Santa Ana: Sacrifice Perks not Seniors / Chop at the Top! Hall of Administration, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
The safety net for Orange County's senior citizens is at risk. To meet an approximately $30 million budget shortfall, the Board of Supervisors recently laid off more than 200 Social Services Agency (SSA) workers including counselors seniors rely on to protect them in elder abuse cases. The layoffs come at a time when Board of Supervisors and management continue to enjoy a taxpayer subsidized package of $21 million dollars worth of perks including free gas, a car allowance and recent approval of a $365,000 office remodel. Host: Orange County Employees Association

Mar 3 Tuesday 10am-2:30pm, Irvine: SCNC PROP 8 and ONA SUMMIT Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer ( national UCC Minister for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns and HIV/AIDS Ministries) and I invite you to join us for a day of reflection on what's happened, what's happening now and planning for the future with a focus on proposition 8 but also taking some time to evaluate and think forward about where we are in the Conference around Open and Affirming. You are welcome if you have been involved in either or both or would just like to learn more. This gathering will be hosted by IUCC (A light lunch will be available for $10. please make reservations with Michael via E-MAIL at iucc@iucc.org. Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine

Mar 3 Tuesday 5pm, Laguna Beach: Say "I do" support equal rights to marry The City of Laguna Beach supported "No on Prop 8," and is now being taken to task for it by a vociferous few. Tuesday night these bigoted individuals are going to show their faces prior to the City Council meeting to try to shame our leaders for the City's logical stance on this measure. If you care to take an hour or two out of your evening to come down and take a stand for equal marriage for all, please do. The link below from Audrey Prosser will fill in the details. Bring your signs to greet the protesters. ocregister.com/articles/supreme-gay-laguna-2310947-beach-francisco

Mar 3 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Costa Mesa: OC AIDS Walk 2009 Annual Kick-Off The Box at Rock Harbor, 345 Fischer Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
All Walk Team Captains are urged to attend but the Kick-Off is open to anyone interested in finding out more about OC AIDS Walk. The evening will include veteran Walk Team Captains offering motivational and organizational ideas, an ASF Client Speaker and a light, complimentary dinner. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, 02/27/2009, to Andrea Coulson at (949) 809-8765. Director of Community Outreach - Diversity Officer AIDS Services Foundation Orange County 17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J Irvine, CA 92614 Direct: (949) 809-8765 Cell: (714) 315-2555 ocasf.org AIDS Services Foundation prevents the spread of HIV and improves the lives of men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Orange County. We will provide health and hope until there is a cure.

Mar 3 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Irvine: Orange County for Darfur planning meeting (new location) For next week's planning meeting, Steve Young is letting us meet at his office (see details below). We are still looking for a more long term venue to hold planning meetings, so if you have suggestions as to where we can meet in the future, please let me know: barbara@livingubuntu.org
The play In Darfur is getting near to being ready for first performance dates. We are in need of a carpenter willing to volunteer time to help build some very basic wood blocks to be used as props. If any of you have these skills or know someone who does, please contact Anshul: anshul@livingubuntu.org.
A few of us met with Orange County Employees Retirement System last week regarding divestment. We will give a more detailed report of this at Tuesday's meeting, and explore how to proceed with them, but the bottom line answer from OCERS was: "No". See: Sudan Divestment - Ethical Investment In Hard Economic Times. livingubuntu.org
Steve Young's office: 101 Pacifica #100 Irvine CA 92618

Mar 3 Tuesday 7pm. Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village ...for peace and justice Afghanistan: Quagmire Or Opportunity? Speaker: Donald Mathewson, BA, MA, Ph.D. What is the strategic plan? Or is there one? How deep is the Afghan quagmire? As Vietnam and Iraq taught us, it is far easier to get into a war than to get out of one. In general, the neo-conservative position holds that Afghanistan represents an opportunity to establish a stable, democratic state effectively denying a safe haven to Al Qaeda and potentially dangerous groups. What about the risks of losing large numbers of people and capital and a conflict that could last years? And what about the Pentagon and military strategies? Conventional war or the "population security strategy" pursued since early 2007 in Iraq?
Lecturer, CSU Fullerton, Division of Political Science and Criminal Justice Former Military Intelligence Officer, Vietnam, and later briefing officer for Commander-in-Chief, Pacific ? Published widely including the following journals: National Political Science Review, Perspectives on Politics, American Political Science Review, Policy Studies Journal, International Review of Justice, Encyclopedia of Government and Civics. Free All Welcome Clubhouse 1

Mar 4 Wednesday 10am-3pm, Orange: California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) presents its annual free all-day workshop for Senior activists. Learn where we are in the struggle to gain Single-Payer (Medicare for All) health insurance, how to protect senior housing, prevent the privatization of Social Security, and help us change Medicare Part D into a true Medicare prescription coverage. Includes speaker training, activities for hospital Discharge planning and other state legislative issues that CARA supports. Lunch is provided. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Teamsters Local 952, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange 92868. RSVP Required: (714) 244-7776 or sgoldfarb@californiaalliance.org.

Mar 4 Wednesday noon-2pm, Buena Park: Cure CVS Now COMMUNITY FORUM For the many ways that CVS does not care!
UFCW local 324 upstairs auditorium, 8530 Stanton Ave, Buena Park, CA
Join us and community members for an open discussion on the many ways that CVS is failing our communities by providing less than equal access and quality services! Lunch will be provided Please RSVP with to Lucy Oh. Phone: 4246037306 Email: lucy.oh@changetowin.org To learn more about this cause visit website: curecvsnow.org

Mar 4 Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: The Eve of Justice - Lighting the way for the Supreme Court youtube.com/watch?v=csuNCukWCe8 EveOfJustice.com/oc Wednesday, March 4 is the day before the California Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the validity of Prop 8. That evening, we'll stand together and send a unified message to our fellow Californians, including the Supreme Court Justices, that individual liberties like the right to marry are guaranteed by the Constitution to everyone and cannot be stripped away at the ballot box by a bare majority. Just as important, we will give our love and support to all the families headed by same-sex couples who are threatened by the recent electoral outcome, as well as same-sex couples whose hopes and dreams of marriage and family have been frustrated by enactment of Prop 8. Throughout the evening, musical performers will entertain us, civic and faith leaders will inspire us, and loving couples renewing their vows will move us. Finally, as dusk turns into night, thousands of Californians at "Eve of Justice" (and thousands of others at similar events across the state) will illuminate the dark with candlelight and pledge together to reaffirm our dedication to equality and justice for all.
Fairview Community Church. 2525 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Nees Article: ocregister.com/articles/court-gay-marriage-2325620-state-sex

[Time change] Mar 4 (1^st Wednesday) 7:30pm, Costa Mesa: DFA-OC Regular Meeting delayed to 7:30pm so people can attend The Eve of Justice. Join us on the patio at
Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (Metropointe Shopping Center)! You will hear from: Speaker Topics Betsy Martin from OCRAP on protecting our children from misleading military recruitment Andrew Davey, BJ Davis, OCEC Chair and Tiffany Chang, OCEC Legal Committee: Update on Prop 8 Challenge and Upcoming Activities Giovanni Jorquera: Treasurer, and Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee of Democratic Party of OC: Now that Obama and the Dems Won, What's Next? We will also decide on our next Quarterly Project - so bring your ideas for local charities and community service organizations that need our help. And, we'll have at least two ways to take direct action at the meeting to promote progressive solutions to all our problems! If you have an announcement you would like to make, please contact me before Monday evening at susan@dfa-oc.org or 949/872-0966.

Mar 4 Wednesday 7:30pm Irvine: "Never Again? A Darfur Refugee Speaks" with Adam Abakar. "Darfur Today." University Synagogue Tikkun Olam Committee, Jewish World Watch and Irvine United Congregational Church will sponsor, at University Synagogue, with Adam Abakar, a refugee from Darfur, who will share his riveting and painful odyssey. Free. Refreshments will follow the presentation University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson, Irvine

Mar 5 Thursday 4-6pm, Santa Ana: Marriage Equality Rally Church of the Foothills. 19211 Dodge Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
100000march.org/sfmarch.html To coincide with the California Supreme Court review of the legitimacy of Proposition 8, members of the Church of the Foothills and others will stage a Marriage Equality Rally. In the midst of conservative Orange County, which was not only a major source of funding for the proposition, but also voted overwhelmingly in support of it, Church of the Foothills has long championed progressive Christian values.
By showing opposition to Prop 8, this protest will affirm the love that Jesus showed to all, and continue his message of peace, justice, and equality for all mankind. Present at this action will be a diverse group of all ages, including recently married LGBT couples, LGBT families with children, and straight allies like.
Bring a sign stating your reasons for believing in Marriage Equality, such as "Jesus Loves Everyone", "No on Hate - No on Prop 8", and "I Want to See My Daddies MARRIED!", among others.
Church of the Foothills is an Open and Affirming church, supports marriage equality for all, and was profiled in the OC Register as having performed the first legal same gender church wedding in Orange County.
For more information: Kergan Edwards-Stout (714) 552-2348 proud2bedad@yahoo.com

Mar 5 (1^st Thursday) 7pm, Irvine: General Meeting of ACLU - Orange County Chapter "No on Proposition 8" and Orange County Equality Coalition Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave (at Waterworks Way) Irvine, CA 92618
On November 4, 2008, Proposition 8, was passed by California voters by a narrow margin of 52 percent.
On November 5, 2008, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Lambda Legal and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, filed a lawsuit challenging the validity of Proposition 8 in the California Supreme Court on behalf of six couples.
On November 8, 2008, Orange County Equality Coalition held it's first meeting with over 70 members of the Orange County community coming together to work to educate the community and fight for equal rights.
On November 19, 2008, California Supreme Court granted review in the legal challenges to Proposition 8.
On March 5th, 2009 the California Supreme Court will hear the case.
Please come to hear BJ Davis, OCEC Chair, and Cas Gregory discuss how the "No on Prop 8" campaign was organized in Orange County. They will also share lessons learned, successes and challenges from the campaign. A history of OCEC will be shared as well as a brief overview of the legal case to be presented on March 5th before the California Supreme Court. Come hear what YOU can do to get involved.

Mar 6 Friday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Dream Team's Loteria Fundraiser $10 Donation Calacas, Inc. 324 W. 4th St. #B, Santa Ana, CA 92701 istillhaveadream.org

Mar 6 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series - Women and War Interwoven with gripping footage from recent conflicts in the Middle East, Bosnia, northern Uganda, and South Africa, this compelling program captures women's personal experiences of military violence, explains how they survived, and reflects on their growing resistance to war. The women's feelings of loss, uncertainty, and anguish are expressed through stories of cruelty, degradation, and psychological trauma, while their attempts to achieve reconciliation and rebuild shattered communities demonstrate their positive efforts to create a more peaceful future for everyone.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world. Through a variety of titles and topics, attendees explore what it means to live a life in relationship with each other, our neighbors and the whole community of life. The evening includes refreshments, dialogue and possible opportunities for action.
6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion
Mother Louis Room 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=82

Mar 6 Friday 7:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: SONGS OF SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE An evening with David Rovics
Come out and enjoy an evening listening to the inspirational and revolutionary songs of David Rovics, a world-renown folk singer who has been called "the musical voice of the progressive movement in the United States." Radio journalist Amy Goodman describes him as being "the musical version of Democracy Now!" Since the 1990s, Rovics has spent much of his time on the road, playing before hundreds of audiences every year throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Japan.
Suggested donation is $10, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, California
(Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org For more info, please contact ruth@shapin.org or duaneroberts92804@yahoo.com

Mar 7 Saturday 9am-4pm, Mission Viejo: Celebrate International Women's Day Please join us as we explore and celebrate feminine leadership with conversation, music and art.
9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. - Program & Lunch
Norman P. Murray Community Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA
$35.00 Register Online at gtwsocal.org or Make check payable to: Gather the Women So Cal Mail to: PO Box 80026; Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (Please include your name, address, phone and email.)
For questions or more information, please contact Joy Adams at harrietadams@cox.net or 949-454-1349
Gather the Women is a global community of women and women's organizations who believe that now is the time to activate the incredible power of women's wisdom on a planetary scale To learn more about us: gatherthewomen.org

Mar 7 Saturday 10am, Santa Ana: Council of Clubs Mtg at the DPOC office

Mar 7 Saturday noon-2pm, Orange: John Yoo Protest Planning Meeting at Rutabegorz Restaurant, 264 North Glassell, Orange, CA 92866 groups.yahoo.com/group/ProtestJohnYooChapman/cal

Mar 7 Saturday 5-9pm, Inglewood: Compassion & Expression: Art for Peace' bethecause.org/calendar/event.php?id=7270
Chuco's Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90302
Suggested donation $10 Learn and take action by supporting international Relief Organizations working in Gaza Create & Express art and give back to those affected by participating in art activities. Get inspired by live performances Speakers from: International Red Cross KinderUSA Islamic Relief Catholic Relief Services Performances by: DJ nPrevail: http://www.nprevail.blogspot.com/ Vivien Sansour and Ayelet Cohen: http://imaginaction.org/bios/producer-vivien-sansour Manisha Shahane: http://www.MySpace.com/manishamusic Mark Gonzales: http://www.myspace.com/HWProject Skim: http://www.myspace.com/skimmusic Omar Offendum: http://www.myspace.com/offendum

Mar 7/8/14/15 Saturday/Sunday, Dana Point: Festival of Whales festivalofwhales.org

Mar 8 (2^nd Sunday) 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women of North OC Meeting Lindsay Hopkins, DPOC re 34 City Strategy (tentative)
Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E Amerige, Fullerton

Mar 8 Sunday 5:30-8pm, Orange: Interfaith Peace Ministry of Orange County Annual Dinner Meeting: Civilization is Possible * Paul Delp Award: Cousin's Club of Orange County * Keynote speaker: Blase Bonpane, KPFK, Pacifica Radio Commentator Topic: Civilization is Possible Dinner is either Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Artichokes and Mushrooms or Vegetarian Penne Pomodoro. $30 per person RSVP (714)771-2901 IPMOC.org Chapman University, Argyros Forum, Room 209 A & B, One University Dr, Orange, CA

Mar 9 Monday 7pm, Aliso Viejo: Human Trafficking: Orange County to Southeast Asia Understanding the relationship of the law of supply and demand to the prevalence of human trafficking in Orange County will position our community to be strategic in our collaborative efforts to end modern day slavery. This presentation will provide an overview of Human Trafficking in Orange County, emphasizing gender perspectives in a changing global community with special attention to Southeast Asia.
Soka University, Aliso Viejo Pauling 216 Sponsored by: United Nations Association USA/OC una-oc.org

Mar 10 Tuesday 9:30am, Santa Ana: Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting Health education funding at risk!
WE NEED YOUR PRESENCE AND PHONE CALLS! Next Tuesday, John Moorlach, Orange County Supervisor District 2, will bring an agenda item to the Board of Supervisors meeting that could drastically inhibit our ability to serve the community. He plans to single out Planned Parenthood by withholding more than $290,000 in health education funding. Services provided through the Health Education Program empower teens and young adults throughout our community to make informed, healthy, and responsible decisions about their health, and ultimately to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancies, STIs, and tobacco use in Orange County. Any attempt by the supervisors to change the contract represents a breach of contract and an abuse of power on their behalf. At a time when people are losing their jobs and their medical coverage, Supervisor Moorlach wants to take hundreds of thousands of dollars away from primary health care resources.
We need you to take action to protect family planning and health education services in your community. Please call or e-mail your County Supervisor to let them know you support Planned Parenthood and the health education services we provide under the Tobacco Settlement Funds (TSR) and immunization contracts. We will be at that meeting and encourage all of you to attend as well.
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., 10 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California
Contact Your County Supervisor
District 1 Janet Nguyen janet.nguyen@ocgov.com 714.834.3110 Cities in district: East Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Westminster
District 2 John Moorlach district2@ocgov.com 714.834.3220 Cities in district: Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, West Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Stanton
District 3 Bill Campbell bill.campbell@ocgov.com 714.834.3330 Cities in district: Anaheim Hills, Brea, Irvine, Orange, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
District 4 Chris Norby chris.norby@ocgov.com 714.834.3440 Cities in district: West Anaheim, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia
District 5 Patricia C. Bates (Board Chair) patbates@ocgov.com 714.834.3550 Cities in district: Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

Mar 10 (2^nd Tuesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club "How To Talk to A Republican" The guest speaker for our Tuesday, March 10 meeting will be Katie Mantz, Campaign Manager for Bill Hedrick in the 44th Congressional District. Come and join us for some humorous examples of what happens when you get into discussions with the opposition and how to succeed without losing your cool.
NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION: San Juan Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano Our new location has a much bigger space to meet!
6pm Dinner, 7pm Meeting Only We will be having a catered dinner featuring really fresh high quality food Buffet Dinner $20 Inclusive socdc.org

Mar 10 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: "Bridging Peace" For a night of wonderful Middle Eastern music, please join us on for "Bridging Peace", a performance by the musical group Intercultural Journeys. This blend of Arabic and Jewish sounds by oud virtuouso Naser Musa and cellist Udi Bar-David is not something to be missed! The performance begins at 7:30 pm in the UCI Student Center in the Doheny Beach B room. Event sponsored by CCPB and MESSI.
Evonne Liew Program Assistant Center for Citizen Peacebuilding 3151 Social Science Plaza, SST 560 University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-5100

Mar 10 (2^nd Tuesday) 8pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Warming Group Panera Bread 3988 Barranca Parkway Irvine , CA 92606 meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/calendar/9718931

Mar 11 Wednesday 11:30am, Newport Beach: Irvine MoveOn Council: Congressional Meeting Please join the Irvine MoveOn and More Council as we meet with our representative, Congressman John Campbell's staff. This will be an important opportunity to present our "Real Voices for Change" photo petition. We will also share MoveOn's objectives, including the need to solve our nation's economic crisis with clean energy jobs.
We will meet in the courtyard of John Campbell's office at 610 Newport Center Drive Suite 330
This event will include a rally (bring your own sign on message: Clean Energy Jobs!). While a small group of council members are meeting with John Campbell's staff, the other council members will continue with the rally. Please let me know if you can bring an extra sign!
Sign up for this event at: www.moveon.org This is an important first step in helping support President Obama with a clear mandate from us to the legislature that we need their support to create the clean energy jobs that will give the economy the spark it needs!
Please RSVP by emailing me & sign up online so that I can plan the rally. Thank you for all that you are doing to support the change we need. Rita Reese r.reese4@cox.net Irvine MoveOn and More Council Coordinator 949.878.1916 (cell) 949.760.6725 (home)

Mar 11 Wednesday 5-7:30pm, Anaheim: Celebrate Hon. Jordan Brandman's 29th Birthday The Home of Mitch & Sherry Caldwell, 902 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
Please join us in celebrating Jordan Brandman's 29th Birthday, let's give him a great present and help him retire his debt! Tickets are $129 per person, $529 to be an Event Host, $1529 to be an Event Sponsor, and $2529 to be a Grand Sponsor. To RSVP please email raylysa@aol.com or call 714-540-2295. Hosts: Orange County Clerk-Recorder, Tom Daly Anaheim Mayor, Curt Pringle Anaheim Union HSD Trustee, Anna Piercy Buena Park Mayor Pro Tem, Art Brown Cypress Mayor, Doug Bailey La Palma Mayor, Mark Waldman Former Secretary of Education, Marian Bergeson

Mar 11 Wednesday 6-8pm, Newport Beach: Campaign Against the Plastic Plague: "No Plastic Left Behind" volunteer meeting Help eliminate single-use, throwaway plastics Following get-acquainted time, we will review our progress in getting single-use plastics banned in OC, outline the next steps, and organize volunteers to carry them out ? by writing letters, working with high school environmental clubs, addressing City Council meetings, and more
El Torito Grill, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA earthresource.org/events/capp-meeting.html

Mar 11 Wednesday 6:30pm, Chula Vista: Stop Blackwater Protest Rally at Southwestern College Carpool Available: Contact Sharon Tipton at SharonKTipton@gmail.com
Put a stop to agreement between SWC and Blackwater to allow the firm to use on-campus conference rooms for mercenary recruiting. After the rally, attend Governing Board meeting at 7pm in Room 214 regarding agenda Item 12: "Reconsideration of Memorandum of Understanding with Blackwater Lodge and Training Center, Inc." The college is located at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Info: 619-820-5321 or StopBlackwater.net

Mar 11 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 67thad.com

Mar 11 Wednesday 7-9pm, Orange: 500 YEARS OF CHICANA HISTORY - Convivio De Organizadoras Teamsters 952. 140 South Marks Way, Orange, CA 92868
Call for Women Organizers & Allies in Orange County Convivio de Mujeres Wednesday, March 11th featuring a multi-media dialogue with renowned activist Elizabeth "Betita" Martinez. Suggested Donation $10.00 Per Person Students $5.00 (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds) Betita Martinez will be discussing the her work titled "500 years of Chicana History in Pictures" as catalyst to begin conversation about the importance of efforts by women of color organizers and activists in Orange County's history and present. Phone: 7143900814 Email: rsolorzano2003@yahoo.com

Mar 11 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: The Laguna Woods Democratic Club Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1
Come meet Joe Dunn, CEO of the California Medical Association. Eight years a California State Senator, Mr. Dunn has earned a reputation as a riveting speaker and one of the good guys working on behalf of seniors and emergency services, among other efforts. Joe Dunn was nicknamed "The Man Who Cracked Enron," by California Lawyer Magazine, for his efforts to unearth the infamous Enron memo describing the plundering of State funds. During his time in the State Senate, he was named "Legislator of the Year" by military vets, peace officers, firefighters, doctors, attorneys, homebuilders, affordable housing advocates, conservationists and mobile home owners.
Mr. Dunn will address our Club on the health care crisis and the possibilities for reform on a state and national level. He comes to us with great experience from without and within the health care structure, first as a crusading politician representing the people of the 34th State Senate District and now as Chief Executive Officer of the California Medical Association. Come hear his unique views on health care reform. Question-and-answer session follows.
Refreshments served; free raffle for door prizes. Please bring nonperishable food items for donation to South County Outreach Food Bank. For further information, call Program Chair Betty Brodsky at 949 458-1075.
For more information, call Program Chair Betty Brodsky at 458-1075. lw-dems.org

Mar 12 Thursday 7pm, Orange: Bridging the Divide: Opening a Conversation Between Africa and the United States Beckman Hall Room 404 Chapman University
Prexy Nesbitt is an activist and educator whose work over the past four decades has been connecting freedom- loving peoples in Africa, Europe and North America to each other, to strengthening progressive political and social movements on both continents.
Sponsors: Peace Studies Program, Black Student Union, and Associated Students.
For more information, please contact Dr. Don Will at will@chapman.edu or (714) 997-6620.

Mar 12 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club at the Unitarian Church, 429 Cypress Street lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com

Mar 12 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Young Democrats Meeting The Orange County Young Democrats are proud to announce that California State Controller John Chiang will be speaking at their meeting at Bistro 400 located at 400 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana CA, 92701.
Also at the meeting, the Orange County Young Democrats will be endorsing candidates for the California Young Democrats officer election, and taking nominations for the Orange County Young Democrats Executive Board.
Our meeting will be followed by Drinking Liberally at Memphis. For more information visit us online at OCYD.net

Mar 12 Thursday 7pm, Tustin: Progressive Unity Meetup China Palace at 13444 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780. democrat.meetup.com/147/calendar/9583285/

Mar 13 Friday 3-5pm, Santa Ana: Women Making a Difference Tea Reception - Celebrating Women's History Month with Senator Lou Correa Rancho Santiago Community College Administration Building 2323 North Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92706
We will be celebrating the 34th District's 2009 Woman of the Year, Kien Chinh, and Women Making a Difference Award Recipients. For more information or to RSVP, please call the District Office at (714) 558-4400.

Mar 13 Friday 5:30pm, Anaheim: Mardi Gras Masquerade Fundraiser for Anaheim City Council Member Lorri Galloway 270 S. SOLOMON DR. ANAHEIM, CA 92807 Please RSVP to Lisa Gin at LISA@LORRIGALLOWAY.COM Or (562) 686-3399

Mar 13 Friday 5:30-7:30pm, Fullerton: Fullerton Celebrating Women's History Month with Hon. Loretta Sanchez Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
To confirm your attendance to the reception, please contact Javiera Cartagena at (714) 621-0102 or via email at javiera.cartagena@mail.house.gov.

Mar 13 Friday 6:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: Organic Dinner and Eco-Presentation: Transition Town Movement Learn how Communities are Preparing for the Future Join Becky Prelitz to discover how to become part of an exciting global movement called Transition Town. Learn why over 700 cities in 14 countries are voluntarily choosing to "power-down", re-localize and plan for an abundant and positive post petroleum future Visit PrelitzArt.com, prelitz.com and TransitionLaguna.com for more information.
Cost: $25 RSVP by March 11th
Center for Spiritual Living OC 27121 Calle Arroyo (Suite 2200) San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 centerforspirituallivingoc.org

[Location Change] Mar 14 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)

Pat called me about this just now, and we
made a snap decision to meet at Kaffa, the
coffee house on Main St. near La Veta, just
behind the Taco Bell (in the same strip mall
with the CVS on the corner).

I'll go over to St. Joe's and post a sign to
that effect.

--GJ
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > I sent out a message earlier, but it must have gotten lost in the 
> > other
> > planning issues. Sharon Beckger(sp?) said they do not have a meeting 
> > room
> > at the St Joseph Center for OCPC tomorrow.
> > 
> > Also, we are still waiting for approval for Sonali for the 28th, 
> > but the
> > request is in.
> > 
> > Sorry, but you'll have to go somewhere else tomorrow.
> > Karen

web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

Mar 14 Saturday 10am-noon, Irvine: Training for The Africa Project theafricaproject.com Crystal Cove Auditorium, Student Center in UC Irvine
This training is for UCI students who would like to join the club on campus and existing club members! Others in the community who are interested in supporting The Africa Project are also encouraged to attend. If attending, RSVP to lsadaghi@uci.edu as well.

Mar 14 Saturday 10am, Huntington Beach: CDP Delegate Orientation and Training The CDP convention is taking place in Sacramento from April 24th to April 26th. We will be holding a pre-convention breakfast and training International Machinist Hall - 5402 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Come and learn about what will take place at this years convention and how you can be a part of the fun! For more information and to RSVP, please contact Region 18 Director, Jim Moreno at (714) 892-3939 or jim@region18democrats.com.

Mar 14 Saturday 12:15pm, Seal Beach to Long Beach: Join our funeral procession commemorating 6th yr. in Iraq Please join us on a funeral procession in Orange County and Long Beach as we highlight the true cost of war on the 6th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. This Saturday we will meet at an Elementary School in Seal Beach and follow a route that will drive by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, a cemetery, the Veterans Administration and end at Congresswoman Laura Richardson's office in downtown Long Beach. Here we will carry out a casket and have a service honoring the fallen and demanding from our leaders the answer to the question "How Many More?" In order to have enough signs, please RSVP at the number below. Please wear black.
Funeral Procession route, Sat 3/14 Meet at McGaugh Elementary School at 12:15. It's located at 1698 Bolsa Ave, Seal Beach, on the southwest corner of Seal Beach Blvd and Bolsa Ave. West is Bolsa Ave, east is Anchor Way into the Naval Weapons Station. Immediately turn left into the parking lot, that's where we will be meeting. Get your direction flyer and post your sign and funeral sticker on windshield.
We will be starting at 12:35 so don't be late. We will be ending up at Rep Laura Richardson's office in Long Beach at 100 W Broadway which is between Pacific and Pine. We'll be meeting there for our ceremony.
Funeral Procession guidelines No honking, LB police can and will ticket you. Obey all traffic laws, do not run red lights. Follow closely but safely. It will not happen but, if you are stopped by police, be polite and don't argue. You will be able to catch up with us later.
INFO: Cell ph#'s - Carol 562 338-3219 Pat & Jeff 562 833-8035 Naida 562 221-3907
Sign making party, Thursday, March 12 (this week) Sign making party at Pat and Jeff's house at 5:00 pm Thursday March 12. Call Pat or Jeff for address.
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapter mfsooc.org myspace.com/ocmfso 562-833-8035 Support Our Troops Bring Them Home Now! Take Care of Them After They Get Home
LA Times http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/03/convoy-protests.html OC Register http://www.ocregister.com/articles/beach-military-front-2335698-families-office Los Angeles indymedia http://la.indymedia.org/news/2009/03/225448.php

Mar 14 Saturday 4-11:30pm, Santa Ana: GRRL FAIR 2009 Grrl Fair is a D.I.Y. yearly showcase held in honor of International Womyn's Day that promotes community and the arts, bringing attention to local Female artists, photographers, filmographers, activists, dj's and musicians in and around Santa Ana Orange County. . .
310 W 5th ST SANTA ANA, CA 92701! (UPSTAIRS above El Curtido Restaurant) *FREEEEEEE parking across the street in Public Parking structure! myspace.com/grrlfair

Mar 14 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: Screening of "News War (first half of film)" refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting at 6:30pm
We will be screening the first part of 'News War,' a 'Frontline' documentary series. This series is important because an honest and candid press is essential for a healthy democracy. How can we have a democracy if the people are left in the dark? Following the movie, Steve Spanier will again lead the discussion.
Please join us! And if you know someone who may not be familiar with ReclaimDemocracy.org themes, please invite them come along. As always, there is no charge and free refreshments will be available. at the Irvine Ranch Water District building at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. ReclaimDemocracyOC.org

Mar 15 Sunday Noon-2pm: OC Equality Team Launches f you're in Orange County and want to get involved in Courage Campaign's effort to secure equality for all, please join us on the 15th! Come on over and find out what we plan to do to reach out to our neighbors and cultivate here in OC the margin of victory for 2010 and beyond.
Thornton Park, 1800 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
couragecampaign.org/page/event/detail/w57 ocequality.ning.com/events/oc-equality-team-launches

Mar 15 Sunday 12:30-5pm, Venice: First Annual Progressive Delegate Summit CDP CONVENTION 2009 ORIENTATION progressiveslate.citymax.com/progressiveagendaevent.html
VENICE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1020 Victoria Ave, Venice, CA 90291
We will be carpooling from Orange County to this event. If you are interested, please contact Minerva minerva.figueroa@cox.net or Felicity Felicitynf@aol.com
Meeting Purpose To introduce progressive California Democratic Party DSCC delegates & observers to one another, to orient ourselves to the 2009 Convention, to meet CDP and Progressive Caucus candidates, to bring resolutions for review & signatures and to highlight progressive issues, agenda & strategies. BRING YOUR RESOLUTIONS FOR SIGNATURES * SIGN ON TO RESOLUTIONS. Suggested $5.00 Donation at the Door No one turned away for lack of funds Light Refreshments AGENDA 12:30 pm Sign in & Light Refreshments 1:00 pm WELCOME to Program 1:10 pm California Democratic Party (CDP) Overview 1:25 pm Going to the Convention! Q & A- 10 minutes 1:50pm Resolutions, Rules, & Platform Q & A -10 minutes 2:20 pm BREAK - 15 minutes 2:35 pm Resume- Special Thank You 2:45 pm Candidates Introduction 3:30 pm Legislative Action 3:45 pm Progressive Agenda Q & A - 10 minutes 4:30 pm Adjourn to Review Resolutions in Foyer 5:00 pm Good- Bye. See you at the convention! For more information contact: Maureen mcruised@aol.com

Mar 15 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County Dave Silva will speak on the influence of Humanism on Science Fiction, and vice versa.
Irvine Ranch Water District building located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 ochumanists.org

Mar 15 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: 70thAD DAC & Democrats of Greater Irvine: The California Budget & the Special Election Marie Callender's Restaurant, 15363 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92604
You won't want to miss our March meeting! It will prepare us to make wise decisions on May 19th, when a special election will offer several proposals to amend the California Constitution. These items were part of the compromise that enabled the very late California budget to finally pass with a two thirds vote.
n Our speaker will be Kevin O'Leary. Kevin is a Research Fellow in political science at The Center for the Study of Democracy at UC Irvine. His recent book, "Saving Democracy" presents, according to publisher Stanford University Press, "a bold yet practical plan for reinventing American democracy for the twenty-first century." Kevin received his Ph.D. at Yale University, and he has been a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, contributor to The American Prospect, editor of OC Metro Magazine, editorial page editor of the Pasadena Star-News and national correspondent for Campaigns & Elections. Most recently, he wrote the cover story on the California budget crisis in the legislature for the online edition of Time Magazine.
Our meeting and social hour begins at 4:30 pm with a dinner buffet topped off with a slice of Marie's famous pie. The buffet is $20.00 and must be paid in advance. We must give the restaurant the number for the buffet by Monday, March 9th. Please reserve the buffet at actblue.com/page/mar2009 or send your check made out to 70thAD DAC to 3 Brisbane Way, Irvine CA 92612.
n Our formal program will begin at approximately 5:30 pm, and will be followed by questions. Kevin O'Leary will be helping us understand the origins of California's ongoing annual budget crisis, and what the special election might do or not do to alleviate it.
Attendance is limited to 60 people, and this is sure to be a popular meeting, so rsvp now, and be sure to sign up for the buffet.

Mar 15 Sunday 6:30pm, Garden Grove: In Darfur Orange County for Darfur and Moving Target Theatre are pleased to present In Darfur, a provocative account of three intertwined lives at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in Darfur, Sudan. The story follows: * an aid worker's mission to save and protect lives * a journalist's pursuit to deliver a Page One story * and a Darfuri woman's quest for safety It is a searing story of urgency and international significance...
St. Anselm's of Canterbury Episcopal Church 13091 Galway St. Garden Grove, CA 92844
The play will be held in the main sanctuary. Donations from this performance will benefit GI-Net's Civilian Protection Program. livingubuntu.org/events/2009/in-darfur/dates-and-location.php

Mar 16 Monday 6:30pm, Private residence: Canyon Democrats democrat.meetup.com/774/calendar/9876009 In light of the arguments against Proposition 8 to the State Supreme Court (beginning on March 5th), our March general meeting will include a presentation by PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Gays and Lesbians). The goals of PFLAG are: 1. To support 2. To educate 3. To advocate equal civil rights under the law for everyone We hope you'll join in on this important and timely discussion!
This month's meeting will take place at a private residence so you'll need to call or email us for the address and directions. Tel: 949.589.5673 or email vlscoto@cox.net

Mar 16 Monday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 68th AD Meeting The 68th AD monthly meeting will take place at Carrows in Huntington Beach. The speaker TBA. It's at 16931 Magnolia Ave and the cross streets are Magnolia and Warner. Doors open at 6:30 for dinner and the meeting begins at 7pm. 68thad.com

Mar 17 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Anaheim: The Friends of Tom Daly's 12th Annual St. Patrick Day's Celebration McCormick & Schmick's Grille at the Anaheim Garden Walk 321 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802
Pot O' Gold Sponsor - $1,600 per person; $3,200 per couple: 8 Tickets to the Reception and name recognition at the event Shamrock Sponsor - $1,000 per person; $2,000 per couple: 5 Tickets to the Reception and name recognition at the event General Admission - $250 per person For more information or to RSVP, contact Julie Ackman at (949) 474-6930 or E-Mail to julie@stacy-davis.com

Mar 17 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: The Gaza War and Israel Elections cousinscluboc.org Yigal Arens will speak on "The Gaza War and Israel Elections." Yigal is a long-time peace activist, member of "Women in Black" and observer of Israeli society. He is the director of a research division at USC's Information Services Institute.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

Mar 18 Wednesday 4pm, Costa Mesa: Town Hall Meeting With President Obama Doors open at 1:30 pm, OC Fair - Building 12, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa CA 92626
Ticket Distribution Information: This event is FREE and open to the public. Tickets are required and will be available at the following ticket distribution location beginning at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17. Tickets will be limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis: OC Fair and Event Center (Enter at Gate 1 and Gate 10; Park in Lot A) 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Anyone over the age of 16 can have 2 tickets; anyone under the age of 16 can have 1 ticket. For security reasons, do not bring bags and limited personal items. No signs or banners permitted. The OC Fairgrounds will be charging $5 per car for on-site parking.

Mar 18 Wednesday 5pm, Fullerton: 4th Annual St Patrick's Event Steamer's in Downtown Fullerton 138 W. Commonwealth Ave Fullerton, CA 92832
Fullerton City Council Member Sharon Quirk and invited guests will speak on important issues regarding the city of Fullerton. To attend, Please RSVP at (714) 253-3360 or rsvp@sharonquirk.com Costs: There is no Charge to attend. Contributions are welcomed! Sharon and invited guests will speak at 6:00 PM.

Mar 18 Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Orange: CODEPINK Annual Solemn Candlelight Vigil Sadly, yet another year has passed by again without an end to the war and occupation in Iraq.
So once again the Code Pink Orange County Chapter will be hosting another solemn candlelight vigil
at the Circle of Orange (at the intersection of Chapman & Glassell) to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. dfa-oc.org/ocpeace/6th Anniversary Vigil Flyer.doc And we will also be collecting donations for the Women in Gaza one last time.
With a hope for peace in 2009, Kathy (Code Pink OC chapter)
(See also Recurring Events: Wednesdays Code Pink)

Mar 18 Wednesday 7pm, Garden Grove: Tears for Gaza - An Interfaith Memorial Service for the Dead in Gaza St. Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 13091 Galway Street, Garden Grove, CA 92844 (714) 537-0604 SaintAnselmgg.org
Reception and Fellowship to Follow the Service Join us for a solemn observance remembering the lives of those killed in the recent Israeli siege of Gaza. Those who can are asked to dress in black as a sign of mourning over the reckless loss of human lives.
Sponsored by: SABEEL Orange County, Islamic Society of Orange County, Middle East Task Force of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Progressive Christians Uniting (PCU), ImagineAction, St. Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church, and Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV).

Mar 19 Thursday Noon, Santa Ana: RALLY TO CLEAN-UP CVS CVS has been caught selling expired products in stores across the country. This spring, it's time to tell CVS to clean up its act. Join Cure CVS for a "Spring Cleaning" rally to tell CVS to keep expired goods off its shelves.
CVS STORE, 102 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA On the Corner of Main and First St.
Questions? Contact the Orange County Labor Federation at (714) 385-1534 Please see link for flyer: oclabor.org/images/docs/SPRING_CLEANING.pdf

Mar 19 Thursday 5:30-7pm, Huntington Beach: Declaration of Peace This Thursday will be my last time to gather on Edinger and Beach to Declare Peace (please delete this 3rd Thurs. event from all newsletters and calendars) - I will volunteer once per month for the Sts.Simon and Jude Career Renewal Ministry, April 2 at 7:00 pm is the kickoff network meeting. I extend to you an invitation to participate this Sunday, 3/22/09 "MARCH FOR WATER" marchforwater.com and get to know the work of Residents for Responsible Desalination, www.r4rd.org. We'll be carpooling from HB on Sunday so let me know if you would like to go. Blessings always, Pat G.
Let's Declare Peace declarationofpeace.org Southeast Corner of Edinger and Beach Blvds. Huntington Beach Signs Provided, All are Welcome! Contact: Pat Goodman, patgoodman@yahoo.com 714-847-6617

Mar 19 Thursday 7pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club at Mimi's on Euclid, just south of the 91 Freeway

Mar 19 Thursday 7-9pm, Fullerton: OC Green Drinks is a casual, monthly get together for anyone and everyone interested in chatting about and advocating all things "green". ocgreendrinks.com
Belly Sprout, 426 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton

Mar 20 Friday Noon, Newport Beach: Lunch With League: "Your Rights as a Woman -- Then, Now and Forever" Our next Lunch with League speakers will trace the history of women's fight for equality - the successes and failures and the challenges to come. Their presentations will focus on great accomplishments in the face of severe political and social barriers. We have much to be thankful for and appreciate from the achievements of women's equality. Join the League of Women Voters of Orange Coast as we honor March, Women's History Month. Our two outstanding speakers will address many of the issues facing women throughout the world. We will learn about efforts being made nationally and internationally to improve the status of women's rights. A Q and A session will follow. Speakers: Charlotte Pirch, Pres. of LWV of Orange Coast and Marilyn Lees, League Board member
Coco's at Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 92660
Please RSVP: Barb Wood 949-400-2183. This event is open to League members and the general public. orangecoast.ca.lwvnet.org

[Canceled] Mar 20 Usually Fridays 4-5pm, Irvine: The "Imagine Peace" Vigil usually held on Friday afternoon at Culver/Michelson will not be held on March 20th

Mar 20 Friday 6pm, Fullerton: Invisible Children The Truth Comes to Life
McArthy Hall, Room 468 Cal-State Fullerton University Films includes panel discussion
This event is being coordinated by a broad collective of progressive minded students at Cal-State Fullerton dedicated to bringing change not only to their campus, but also to their surrounding community. Contact abordas@csu.fullerton.edu for additional information

Mar 20 Friday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: DPOC Outreach Committee my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gptb9s

Mar 20 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Fairly Frequent Friday Films, Double Feature: Wafa Shami of American Friends (Quaker) Service Committee, after a recent trip to Jordan and Syria, will share information on the Iraqi refugee crisis and its effect on the Middle East. Vivien Sansour of Imaginaction and the Olive Tree Circus, will speak to the importance of agriculture in preserving Palestinian identity, and stories of the psychological impact of the occupation on children from her recent trip to the area. A short video will accompany each presentation. Fair trade olive oil will be available for sale. Donations appreciated. Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann.'s Dr., Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8061.

Mar 21 Saturday 7:30am-4:30pm, Santa Ana: Rebuilding Together Orange County facilitates partnerships within the community to rebuild owner-occupied homes, shelters and non-profit facilities for low-income residents, particularly the elderly or those with disabilities, so that they may live independently with dignity, in warmth and safety.
This Saturday, March 21st we will be on Team Christina in Santa Ana, where we will be painting the exterior of a home and repairing a fence. (Address given out upon RSVP) Santa Ana, CA
To participate in this exciting program, please contact me at Lindsay@ocdemocrats.org or (714) 835-5158, with your name, phone number, and email address.

Mar 21 Saturday 10am Santa Ana/Irvine/Anaheim/Long Beach, noon Los Angeles: Mass March & Rally in Los Angeles Fund Peoples's Needs, Not War We are working with different groups to organize transportation. Groups from the OC are planning on going on buses, leaving at 10:00am from Santa Ana. Small donation.
Orange County Transportation Center (Leaves from Irvine) ANSWER Orange County CONTACT: 213-251-1025 or oc@answerla.org TRANSPORTATION DETAILS: Meet March 21, 10 am at Irvine Transportation Center (Metrolink), 15215 Barranca Pkwy. We will depart at 10:30am. Contact us to reserve a spot.
Anaheim Carpool CONTACT: 323-350-0000 or mazenalmoukdad@hotmail.com
Other groups from LB are planning on taking to the rails. Departure from Long Beach at the Willow Blue Line Station, 2750 American Ave, Long Beach, at 10:30am and will get you to the March at Hollywood & Vine and back to LB with an all-day pass. No signs on poles allowed on trains. Signs will be available available at the MFSO table. Cost is $5.00
We will be tabling. Tina from the LB chapter has agreed to table, we could use more volunteers. You don't have to march, just sit there and sell our t-shirts and take donations. Should be fun. Wear your t-shirts, sweat shirts, bring your signs!
Troops Home Now! MFSO has not changed our message, even though we have a new popular President. 6 years of an Illegal war and our family members are still at risk! We need your involvement to let President Obama know that two and a half years more is 21/2 years too long.

[Canceled] Mar 21 (usually) Saturdays Noon, Orange: John Yoo Protest Planning Meeting Canceled Conference Call instead groups.yahoo.com/group/ProtestJohnYooChapman/cal

[Canceled] Mar 21 Saturday 12:30-3pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: CANCELED due to anti-war demonstrations taking place that same day uuchurchoc.org "The Potluck for Progressives" is a group organized for the purpose of bringing together like minded people on a monthly basis to break bread and talk about crucial issues affecting the community and the world. Please email duaneroberts92804@yahoo.com if you need additional information.

Mar 21 Saturday 12:30-5pm, Tustin: Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium Where on Earth are we going? And what can we do about it? These are two of the questions that are at the heart of the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium The Symposium is a profound inquiry into .a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on Earth. If you are ready to explore what this vision means for you, and the opportunity to create an inspiring future, we invite you to attend. "I was not expecting the effect this symposium had on me. I expected to be engaged and interested, but today I feel as if my life is on a different course than it was on Saturday. This affected me profoundly." - JS, Concord, CA
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780, Fellowship Hall Meeting Room
$10 Suggested Donation (no one turned away for lack of funds) Terri Potts terripotts@verizon.net Presented by OCICE, ocice.org Register online at AwakeningTheDreamer.org

Mar 21 Saturday 1-4pm, Laguna Beach: Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Workshop in the City Council Chambers
For more information, please contact Calla Allison. (949) 246-2459 callison@lagunabeachcity.net

Mar 21 Saturday 2pm, Orange: Support This Cause STOP RACIAL PROFILING In the City of Orange March will begin at 2:00PM
Killefer Park (Behind the Friendly Center) To The Orange Circle.
We need everyone's help. It will eventually affect you too!!!!
Chican@s Unidos in partnership with the Orange Community's efforts to oppose and defeat the gang injunction, co-sponsor the 3/21/09, Saturday, Marcha and Rally against the gang injunction in Orange Hasta La Victoria, ~Albert blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/a-clockwork-orange/orange-residents-gathering-to

Mar 21 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State "Are We A Christian Nation?" with Steph Campbell. Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine. For more information see au-oc.org, email orangecountyau@yahoo.com or call 714-299-4551

Mar 21 Saturday 4-7pm, Stanton: Be The Cause: All Hands on Meeting Stanton Community Services Center, 11822 Santa Paula St. ,Stanton,CA 90680
At this meeting, BTC volunteers will be coming together to discuss on-going projects such as the Seva Cafe. We'll also use the time to discuss upcoming Be the Cause projects like the Awareness Monologues, Change of Heart Weekend, Blazin Hope and the Service Vacation to South Dakota. It's a time to introduce yourself, meet new people, brainstorm ideas, give feedback, and voice your opinion. Everyone is welcome and I hope you'll take the time to join us, even if it's for just part of the afternoon/evening. bethecause.org/calendar/event.php?id=7287

Mar 21 Saturday 7pm, Irvine: In Darfur Orange County for Darfur and Moving Target Theatre are pleased to present In Darfur, a provocative account of three intertwined lives at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in Darfur, Sudan. The story follows: * an aid worker's mission to save and protect lives * a journalist's pursuit to deliver a Page One story * and a Darfuri woman's quest for safety It is a searing story of urgency and international significance...
Christ Our Redeemer Church 46 Maxwell St. Irvine, CA 92618
he play will be held in the main sanctuary. Donations from this performance will benefit Jewish World Watch's Solar Cooker Project to directly support the refugees in livingubuntu.org/events/2009/in-darfur/dates-and-location.php

Mar 22 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Newport Bay Area Democratic Club (Duck Club) Meeting in Irvine at Duck Club near Irvine Water District main water processing plant near Michelson and Jamboree Blvd. Subject: Our guest speaker is leading Prop 13 expert Isaac Martin, author of "The Permanent Tax Revolt: How the Property Tax Transformed American Politics. He also authored "The Permanent Tax Revolt: How the Property Tax Transformed American Politics Directions: From the I-405 and I-55- Go South on I-405 to Jamboree Blvd. Turn right onto Jamboree and get into the left lane. One block from the I-405 turn left, onto Michelson Drive and go to the 5th traffic light. Then turn right onto Riparian View and go to within 50 feet of the end of the paved road. Turn right and go down an incline into the parking lot you will see on your left, 3 buildings. The Duck Club is the building closest to Newport Beach and furthest away from your car as it enters the parking lot. There is a Duck on the roof of the building on the right side of the building. If you have questions contact Paul Gilbert at poorpaul@hotmail.com

Mar 22 Sunday 2-4pm, Santa Ana: Fair Elections/Clean Money OC Working Group Meeting Our immediate goal is the passage of the "Fair Elections" proposition in June, 2010.
It will put in place a pilot project to elect the Secretary of State with public financing. This is a first for Calif. and the big money people are really upset. (See http://www.caclean.org/progress/news.php for more details) Our immediate goal is the passage of the "Fair Elections" proposition in June, 2010. It will put in place a pilot project to elect the Secretary of State with public financing. This is a first for Calif. and the big money people are really upset. (See http://www.caclean.org/progress/news.php for more details)
This is the perfect "starter" office for us in that it regulates all the registered Lobbies in the state.
So it's a no-brainer that this office should not be influenced by the big campaign contributions that Lobbies generate and others. This proposition will prevent big money from controlling that office and make it accountable to the people: US!
Special Guest - Julie Rajan Executive Director California Clean Money Campaign
Marie Callender's 1821 N Grand Ave. Santa Ana

Mar 22 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: Beth Krom for Congress campaign kick-off fundraiser Please join me and my special guest, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, for my campaign kick-off fundraiser!
Home of Dr. & Mrs. Mansoor Shah (Shady Canyon) Address provided upon RSVP
Suggested contribution levels: $100 Caucus $250 Capitol Hill $500 Rotunda $1000 Constitution $2400 Congressional
Please RSVP to info@bethkrom.com There's a reason it's called the House of Representatives. I'm excited about the opportunity to bring real representation to the people of the 48th district. I look forward to a spirited campaign. Please visit my web site at BethKrom.com and become a supporter today! Thank you for your continued support.
Beth Krom Candidate for Congress 48th Congressional District

Mar 22 Sunday 6:30-8pm, Irvine: Candlelight Peace Vigil 6 YEARS TOO MANY! ON THE 6th ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRAQ INVASION Irvine United Congregational Church will hold a CANDLELIGHT VIGIL in REMEMBRANCE of the CASUALTIES of WAR & to DEMONSTRATE for PEACE
Northeast corner of Culver & Alton (by the baseball fields) Please bring signs & candles iucc.org

Mar 23 Monday 6:30pm, Orange: Planned Parenthood Needs Your Help As you are aware, the OC Board of Supervisors voted to terminate its Tobacco Settlement Revenue (TSR) contract with Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC). The contract takes away nearly $300,000 in funding from our Health Education program. At a time when 1 in 4 young women has an STD, the birth rate in Orange County continues to rise and the worsening economy has families strapped for resources, we cannot allow their actions to stand.
We invite you to join us for a discussion of our strategy to ensure that thousands of Orange County youths are able to get the quality health education that they need and deserve. We are confident that your expertise will help us craft a successful campaign. The meeting will take place in Orange at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, March 23. To RSVP and receive address, please contact David Trujillo at dtrujillo@pposbc.org or 714-633-6373 ext 214.

Mar 23 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Please join the Democratic Central Committee of Orange County for their monthly meeting. The Central Committee meets on the 4th Monday of every month. For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

Mar 24 Tuesday 6:30-8:45am, Westminster: OC-RAP's leafleting Join us for leafleting at another Orange County high school. The military may be a great career for some, but it's not a truly voluntary undertaking if the enlistee doesn't make a fully informed decision. We can change that by telling them what could lie ahead (less college money than promised, repeated tours of duty, stop-loss) and remind them of the alternatives to signing that unilateral contract.
WHAT: Distribute "Do You Know Enough to Enlist?" brochures to students and parents (see attachment for a copy of this)
WHERE: Westminster High School, 14325 Goldenwest Street, Westminster 92683
Please let Thu-Trang know if you're attending; call (714) 363-7869 or autumnpage@gmail.com We need 5+ volunteers for this outreach action to be effective. You'll get parking info upon receipt of your RSVP. oc-rap.org

Mar 24 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Anaheim: NOW Dinner The cost is $25 and includes dinner provided by a local Guatemalan restaurant. We'll also have drinks and dessert and hear from the head of MIA on what's currently going on with the organization.
All proceeds from the event will go directly to MIA which is a Guatemalan human rights organization here in Orange County. It's an organization that OC NOW strongly supports because of their work in highlighting and trying to stop the violence towards women in Guatemala.
Anaheim Unitarian Church - 511 S. Harbor Blvd.

Mar 24 Tuesday 7pm, Orange: Amnesty International Group #141 Orange Monthly Meeting at the Sisters of St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia Street, in Orange. The meeting room is in the Special Events Center located behind (west of) the main building (the Motherhouse). After entering the complex from Batavia Street, drive around the the south side of the Motherhouse and park in the lot in the back. Look for the signs directing you to the meeting room. For further information about the meeting, please see our group meeting page. For additional questions, please get in touch with us via our contact page.

Mar 24 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is proud to announce a free screening of: "I" - The Impeachment Trial of George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney (a dramatic enactment) Brought to you by the People's Email Network (The PEN).
7:00pm (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required) Marie Callender's, 1821 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime. Contact admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Mar 25 Wednesday 11am-1:30pm, Anaheim: CWA LOCAL 9510 MOBILIZATION Join us in a Rally at the AT&T complex at 200 Center Street Promenade in Anaheim
Information Hotline (714) 978-9510 Ext. 57 9510mobilize@sbcglobal.net cwa9510.org/webimages/anaheimrally.php

Mar 25 Wednesday 5pm, Huntington Beach: DFA Fifth Happy Birthday Party HOUSE PARTY Roz Freeman's Home 9862 Frederick Circle, Huntington Beach, CA
Join us for great food (you can bring some if you want), great friends, a conference call with Howard Dean at 6 pm (He's Back!) and more! Don't miss this great celebration. Please come see your friends new and old - There's lot's of parking nearby - school parking lot across the street.
Contact Susan Kopicki sckopicki@gmail.com or Rosalind Freeman at rfreewoman@isp.com

Mar 25 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County: Dr. Kevin O'Grady on "The Mission of the Anti-Defamation League" Dr. Kevin O'Grady is the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, Orange County/Long Beach region. At the ADL, Dr. O'Grady oversees all programming including: civil rights; government affairs; community relations; education; and law enforcement relations. He coordinates the region's response to civil rights issues and hate crimes, monitors extremist groups, and speaks at public forums on issues of civil rights, diversity, anti-Semitism, and education.
Green Valley Club House, 17250 Los Jardines West. For information: dcwoc.org email: westocdems@yahoo.com or call Jo Anne Jennings at 714-846-5201.:

[Update] Mar 25 Wednesday 6:45pm, Tustin: Meaningful Movie Night: move changed to The Power of Forgiveness The previously scheduled For the Bible Tells Me So will be shown at a later event
Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson -- we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity.
All movies will be shown on Wednesday nights at 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary. Cost: Free Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780
Wednesday Night Dinners begin at 6:00 pm - all are welcome. Cost: $4.00 per person, $12.00 maximum per family

Mar 25 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: PCU Pilot Project: Conversations around the Table A discussion group for curious, searching and socially conscious progressive Christians Once a month for 6 months Starting Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm (note that gatherings won't necessarily always be on the 4th Wednesday of the month...the group will help decide on the best meeting times) Meeting at a home in Orange RSVP Required by Sunday, March 22nd Erin Weller eweller@pcu-la.org 714.721.6554

Mar 26 Thursday 7pm, Orange: George W. Bush and the Threat to Constitutional Government Dr. David Gray Adler, Professor of Political Science at Idaho State University, will be giving a lecture titled "George W. Bush and the Threat to Constitutional Government." He is an expert on presidential war powers, and will have much to say about the memos authored by John Yoo. This event is sponsored by Political Science and Peace Studies.
Argyros Forum, 208, One University Dr, Orange, CA 92866

Mar 26 Thursday 7-9pm, Huntington Beach: Coastal Convergence Society Video Night Round Table Pizza, 19750 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 963-9877
This month's selection: Battle in Seattle with Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin, Jennifer Carpenter Ray Liotta Michelle Rodriguez and Charlize Heron. Real change is possible.

Mar 26 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group #178 Irvine Monthly Meeting at the Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
we will have guest speaker Sandie Morgan who will talk to us about Human Trafficking issues in Orange County
For more details, see our website. For further information about the meeting, please see our group meeting page. For additional questions, please get in touch with us via our contact page.

Mar 27 Friday 6-9pm, Irvine: Beth Krom for Congress Campaign Dinner for Young Democrats at the Crystal Jade Restaurant located at 6511 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, CA 92603. They will need an accurate head-count, so please RSVP with Melahat Rafiei Melahat.Rafiei@gmail.com or at 949-350-7733 by Thursday, March 26th. For more information please visit us online at OCYD.net

Mar 27 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Orange: THANKS Vet Banquet Dinner with Fernando Suarez in OC Labor Hall, Pacifica Journalist On GWOT Vets Key Note Speaker Orange County Central Labor Council Hall, 2020 W. Chapman Avenue, Orange 92868
THANKS Vet! Banquet & Ceremony Friday March 27th Orange County 1.8 Million American Veterans Have No Health Insurance! Remembering Marine Lance Corporal Jesus Suarez Del Solar on the 6th Year Date of His Passing OC Healthcare for All! And Catholic Worker Present: UNTIL WE ARE ONE... Special Memorial Ceremony for Jesus with Fernando Suarez Del Solar and Guests of Honor Keynote Speaker: Pacifica Journalist Aaron Glantz Author of just published The War Comes Home - Washington's Battle Against American Veterans Friday Evening, March 27th - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Orange County Central Labor Council Hall 2020 W. Chapman Avenue, Orange 92868 Reservations Required - (714) 235-6083 or: bijanazima@gmail.com THANKS Vet!(ToHelpANdKeepSupporting)Veterans and All Americans --Dedicated not only to Empowering and Caring for the health of Veterans regardless of deployment status and their dependents, but to all Americans regardless of financial status. More info at: thanksvet.us and ochealth4all.org guerreroazteca.org

Mar 27 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: "Capitalism Hits The Fan" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Film: 7:30 - 8:45 P.M. We will be screening "Capitalism Hits the Fan," a very provocative lecture by Dr. Richard Wolff, a University of Massachusetts Economics Professor, who breaks down the root causes of today's economic crisis showing how it was decades in the making and in fact reflects seismic failures within the structures of American-style capitalism itself. Wolff traces the source of the economic crisis to the 1970s, when wages began to stagnate and American workers were forced into a dysfunctional spiral of borrowing and debt that ultimately exploded in the mortgage meltdown. By placing the current crisis within this larger historical and systemic frame, Wolff argues convincingly that the proposed government "bailouts," stimulus packages, and calls for increased market regulation will not be enough to address the real causes of the crisis, in the end suggesting that far more fundamental change will be necessary to avoid future catastrophes.
Open Forum 8:45 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.
Please email duaneroberts92804@yahoo.com if you need additional information.

Mar 27 Friday 7pm, Irvine: Stop the Traffik benefit concert featuring student, alumni, and professional acts. All proceeds will be donated to Stop the Traffik, an organization dedicated to stopping human traffiking, which is the practice of selling human beings as slaves.
Irvine High School theater, 4321 Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA 92604 benbrown31@cox.net

Mar 27 (4^th Friday) 7pm, Fullerton: A Traveling Conscientious Projector: "Branded" Congregational Church of Fullerton, 845 N Euclid St, Fullerton, CA 92832
Branded is a documentary that explores the stories of the children, women and men that have been forever seared by the world of prostitution.
Fourth Friday Film Festival 6:30 Gathering 7:00 Film Showing 8:15 Discussion Issues of Social Justice: To Educate, Communicate & Reflect in Community.
For more information, contact Erin Weller at eweller@pcu-la.org or (714) 721-6554.

Mar 28 Saturday 8:30am-noon, Lake Forest: HIV/AIDS Educational Workshop Christ Chapel of Laguna, 22722 Lambert Street, Suite 1712, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Learn about: AIDS Education 101 Spiritual Issues of HIV/AIDS Psychosocial Issues of HIV/AIDS CareTeams: What they are and how they work Complimentary breakfast and lunch included!
RSVP by: March 25th julio@actionoc.org

Mar 28 Saturday 9:45am-noon, Mission Viejo: The League of Women Voters of Capistrano Bay Present Healthcare Crisis Program,a discussion on the options Mission Hospital Conference Center 26726 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Viejo, CA Use the Altos entrance off Crown Valley to the parking structure free of charge.
Guest Speakers include:
Former State Senator Joe Dunn, J.D. -CEO and Executive Vice President of the California Medical Association will present the views of the Medical Association.
Julie Schoen, J.D. -Legal counsel for HiCap will speak on Medicare as a bridge to universal care as well as provide developing information on the Obama Plan.
Bill Honigman M.D. -Emergency Room Physician will discuss how the single payer program could provide health care for all.
Join us in this discussion, admission is free and open to the public. For More Information, Please contact: Marilyn O?Brien at 949.496.1858 or Diane Thomas at 949.366.6609

Mar 28 Saturday 10am-noon, Orange: Orange County Peace Coalition Presents: What You Need to Know About Afghanistan a talk by Sonali Kolhatkar Sonali is well informed on the conflict in Afghanistan and will give a presentation at the Sisters of St. Joseph, Batavia and La Veta in Orange. Our family members are being sent to Afghanistan and we need to know as much as possible about the situation. National MFSO is now debating about what stance to take and we need to know so we can give our input. Knowledge is strength
St. Joseph Center* Library Conference Room 480 South Batavia Street, Orange 92868
Coffee and other refreshments will be served *RSVP welcomed at info@ocpeace.org Attn: Thu-Trang*
* Please note the views expressed at this speaking engagement are not necessarily the views of the Orange County Peace Coalition or of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Visit ocpeace.org for more info on the Orange County Peace Coalition

Mar 28 Saturday 1-3pm, Irvine: Orange County Equality Coalition OCEquality.org In celebration of Women's History Month, we are honored to welcome Zoe Ann Nicholson, author of The Hungry Heart, A Woman's Fast for Justice; The Passionate Heart; and Matri, Letters from the Mother. Born in Milwaukee, WI, she holds a B.A. in Theology, Quincy University, 1969 and a M.A. in Religion, USC, 1975.
Zoe's life's focus has been feminism and spirituality. Beginning with Catholic Church reform and teaching, she has never stopped working for women's equality. In 1975, she opened and operated The Magic Speller Bookstore, a women's bookstore in Newport Beach, CA. In 1982, she joined six women in Springfield, IL., in a public and political fast for 37 days in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. Her memoir is The Hungry Heart ~ A Woman's Fast for Justice, Lune Soleil Press. She is a life-long member of NOW and proud member of the Veteran Feminists of America.
In 1982, Zoe Ann Nicholson sat in the eye of the political storm and searched for spiritual insight. She shares her confusion, idealism, spiritual longing and hunger for justice. Her personal and private story is filled with politics and prayer. Historical and inspiring, she speaks from the heart with intimacy and humor.
There could not be a better time than now to bear witness to Zoe's remarkable history and gather strength and inspiration from this brilliant and dynamic woman.
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine ocequality.ning.com/events/ocec-march-meeting-with-zoe facebook.com/group.php?gid=92930760636 ocequality@gmail.com

Mar 28 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter UNIVERSITY CENTER COURTYARD AREA, 4101 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612 (if raining, meet in front of Peet's Coffee)
TOPICS: NATIONAL -- OBAMA White House Actions/Lobbying HR 676, Medicare for All - citizen lobbying IOT Tuesdays/Organizing Thursday Conf Calls REGIONAL -- CDP Convention 4/25-27 - OC Event Tues 4/21 Leno SB 810 - Calif Single Payer Governor's race Marriage Equality May Special Election LOCAL -- Obama Visit Candidates Clubs and Discussion Groups PDA OC Organizing - North OC Chapter OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Wednesday April 29 7PM

[Date Correction] Mar 28 Saturday 4:45-6pm, Orange: Another warmonger comes to Chapman! Colin Powell to be honored at Chapman University Reception and Keynote is at 6:00. Dinner is at 7:00
He will be the keynote speaker at the dedication reception of the Global Citizens Gala of the opening of the Global Citizens Plaza. BTW, Tickets start at $1500 if you want to attend this "cocktail attire" event.
What an opportunity! We need to be there in full force. We will begin assembling at 4:45:00pm at the Circle. At 5:15 we will beging our march to the Chapman University entrance on Glassell Street. This will give us at least 30 minutes to "greet the guests." Bring your signs, make some up. If you need ideas, this email may help you as you read through. Perhaps something that includes "War Criminal" or something about "Torture Friendly"? or Yoo & Powell Torture Friendly" Be creative This man was very responsible for starting the Iraq War. Without his lying to the UN we would not have had the information that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. Much of the information on Colin Powell is included within information on the After Downing Street Memo website. Some of the newer memos that have been discovered also have Colin Powell as part of the people in the Oval Office when the steps to torture were discussed & decided upon. This news only makes the case against Powell worse. If he was against torture, he could have & should have resigned as Sec't. of State. Since he knew that the data he presented to the UN was false, then he should have resigned rather than present false information which allowed the Bush Administration push through their illegal war in Iraq. Colin Powell is a war criminal for helping to start this war and is responsible for the thousands of our troops who have lost their lives, become wounded and suffer from countless ills and are not fully supported by our government. Collin Powell also bears responsibility for the over 1,000,000 Iraqis that have lost their lives since the beginning of this war. How dare Chapman University choose a war criminal to honor and dedicate their plaza representing Global Citizens. We believe that Attorney and Professor Yoo will be in attendance at this event. Many of the Chapman University "elite" dignitaries and fundraisers will definately attend. You can park at the circle or near the circle in free public parking areas. Most parking near the University you have to pay and or is in a parking structure that you have to pay. Parking on nearby streets to the university is permit only. IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE A DEMO RECENTLY, THIS IS ONE YOU CANNOT MISS.
CONTACT: Ed Garza, Coordinator for Orange County MFSO, mfso-oc@pacbell.net

Mar 28 Saturday 8:30-9:30pm: Earth Hour On March 28 you can VOTE EARTH by switching off your lights for one hour. earthhour.org
Transition Laguna Beach along with the City Council, Chamber of Commerce and Laguna Beach County Water District invites you for a walk through downtown to show support for Earth Hour 2009 on Saturday, March 28th from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Meet at 8:15 p.m at City Hall for a walk down Forest Avenue to Main Beach with lanterns and posters. The evening will conclude at Oasis Child for refreshments and music at 380 Glenneyre Street.

Mar 29 Sunday 3pm, Anaheim: the Harvey Milk Stonewall Democrats of Orange County (formerly Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club) will be holding its general meeting on Sunday, March 29, at 2:00 PM at the Unite Here Local 50 HQ at 527 S Harbor Blvd in Anaheim

Mar 29 Sunday 4pm, Irvine/Corona del Mar/Long Beach: MoveOn: Power Up America Campaign Kick-Off MoveOn members around the nation are getting ready for something big! What is it? PowerUp, a massive new grassroots campaign for a clean-energy economy. Please join us as we plan for our next steps to make certain that President Obama's vision for creating millions of green jobs is made a reality. pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=164

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Apr 1 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: The Africa Project Hunger Banquet Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Road Irvine, 92604
The Africa Project Youth Board, in partnership with the City of Irvine High School Youth Action Team (HSYAT), will host the annual HUNGER BANQUET. Those who care about the issue of poverty in the developing world should attend this powerful, thought provoking event! The cost is $5.00 per person! The event is limited to the first 100 participants! Advance registration is HIGHLY recommended! Email Shahrooz Shahandeh to confirm your attendance! at TAPBoard@gmail.com NOTE: This workshop will presented as a "training" opportunity. All participants will leave with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to host a Hunger Banquet at their own school! theafricaproject.com

Apr 1 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Newport Coast: Microfinance Event w/Author Dana Whitaker This event is co-sponsored by RESULTS Global: Orange County, California.
Hear the inspiring success stories of real people who have achieved extraordinary results with their small loans as told by Dana Whitaker, author of Transforming Lives $40 at a Time - Women and Microfinance: Upending the Status Quo. Dana is the Chair of the Alameda County Board of Women's Initiative for Self Employment and Membership Chair of Women Advancing Microfinance. She is also the founder of Opening Eyes LLC, a personal and professional coaching service. Helping one person living on less than a $1 a day, start or expand their enterprise with a small loan pays big dividends. It spreads wealth in their communities and encourages other entrepreneurs to do the same with their businesses. And that means helping people help themselves in a dignified, sustainable way. Visit Dana's website at openingeyes.net Kindly RSVP to reserve your seat as space is limited. RSVP to attend in person by emailing Diana de Castro at decastrod@aol.com. Register to attend the event via webinar here.
Crystal Cove, Canyon Club, 22828 Reef Point Dr., Newport Coast, CA

[Update] Apr 1 (1^st Wednesday) 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County Monthly meeting, Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.
Debbie Cook unfortunately will not be able to speak at the April meeting. However and very fortunately, Merle Moshiri, President of Residents For Responsible Desalination, will speak on the issue.
Florice Hoffman - EFCA and Planned Parenthood Florice Hoffman is a labor attorney and vice-chair of the OC Democratic Party. She will explain the Employees Free Choice Act and present an update on the County Supervisors decision to terminate funding of Planned Parenthood's Education Program. For more information, contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@yahoo.com or 949/872-0966.

Apr 2 Thursday 4:30-6:30pm, Anaheim: Holy Week / Passover Action milk and honey, bitter herbs at Disneyland Paradise Pier Hotel, 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
This action will include symbolically delivering bitter herbs to Mickey Mouse and the Paradise Pier Hotel and a short procession towards "the land of milk and honey" where we will thank employers who currently provide the healthcare benefits that the Disney workers seek to protect in their contract settlement. These symbols come from the Passover Sedar as well as from the Exodus story and will be used to call Disney to leave the bitterness of oppression and let the workers go to a land of greater justice.
Contact wendy.clue@gmail.com 7145024370 clueca.org

Apr 2 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition free movie: Constantine's Sword Is it alright to kill in the name of GOD? Constantine's Sword is the story of James Carrol, a former Catholic priest on a journey to confront his past and uncover the roots of religiously inspired violence and war. His search also reveals a growing scandal involving religious infiltration of the U.S. military and the terrible consequences of religion's influence on America 's foreign policy.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 Washington Ave (not Blvd) runs north and south two short blocks east of Greenleaf. Park on Washington (there is additional parking in the back of the church) Walk through the second gate north of Wardman.
PDF flyer for this event: whittierpeace.org/pdf/ConstantinesSword.pdf

Apr 2 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: General Meeting of ACLU Orange County Chapter TOPIC: Orange County Islamic, community relations Irvine Ranch Water District Offices (park in rear) 156000 Sand Canyon Ave (at Waterworks Way) Irvine, CA 92618
Please join us to hear Ameena Qazi , CAIR staff attorney (Council on American Islamic Relations) to speak on Orange County Islamic community relations. Join us this April 2nd to find out what YOU can do to get involved. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of the Irvine Ranch Water District.

Apr 3 Friday 9am-2pm, Santa Ana: "REBUILDING LIVES" VICTIMS' RIGHTS CONFERENCE AND AWARDS LUNCHEON Doubletree Hotel, 201 E. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92707
cspinc.org/events.html Conference Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Education Tracks: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m Luncheon & Awards: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration is due by March 21, 2009: East Dyer Road, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA PHONE: (949)975-0244 FAX: (949) 975- E-mail: shahn@cspinc.org

Apr 3 Friday 5:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: "Blood and Oil" (Doors open @ 6:15 pm) Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Film: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. We will be screening the film, "Blood and Oil," a documentary narrated by bestselling author and Nation magazine defense correspondent Michael T. Klare
The notion that oil motivates America's military engagements in the Middle East is often disregarded as nonsense or mere conspiracy theory. In "Blood and Oil," Klare challenges this conventional wisdom and corrects the historical record.
The film unearths declassified documents and highlights forgotten passages in prominent presidential doctrines, both Democrat and Republican, to show how concerns about oil have been at the core of American foreign policy for more than 60 years -- rendering our contemporary energy and military policies virtually indistinguishable.
Klare claims that unless we radically change direction in our energy policies, we stand to be drawn into one oil war after another as the global hunt for diminishing world petroleum supplies accelerates.
Open Forum 8:30 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
he "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Apr 3 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series - Sorauda, Woman of Palestine Our discussion will be led by Nahla Kayali - Executive Director for Access California Services and Rima Nashashibi - an activist and leader in the Arab, Muslim and Palestinian communities.
Meeting Soraida will overturn any preconceived notions you may have about Palestine. In her neighborhood in Ramallah, the women do not all wear veils, the men do not rattle off empty political slogans, the young people do not strap bombs to their belts, and the children play together like children everywhere. In this city under siege and a strict curfew, she fights her own battle: despite the military occupation, violence and oppression, she is determined not to lose her humanity. In chronicling daily injustices and routine indignities? will there be enough water for the plants? Will school be open today? - this powerful documentary paints a subtly devastating portrait of life under occupation.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world. Through a variety of titles and topics, attendees explore what it means to live a life in relationship with each other, our neighbors and the whole community of life. The evening includes refreshments, dialogue and possible opportunities for action.
6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion
Mother Louis Room 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=82

Apr 3 Friday 8-9pm, Irvine: "Peace in the Middle East and at UCI" with Jewish, Christian and Muslim students speaking.
The Olive Tree Initiative students (Jewish, Christian and Muslim), who traveled to Israel and the West Bank last summer, will speak on the topic "Peace in the Middle East and UCI." They will address how their experiences changed them and how they have changed the tone of dialogue on the UCI campus. Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine United Congregational Church and the Islamic Center of Irvine will co-sponsor.
University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 universitysynagogue.org/Default.aspx?tabid=55&mid=796&xmid=6264&ctl=Detail

Apr 4 Saturday 10am-2pm. Irvine: OC Equality Team Canvass in Irvine We're ready to hit the pavement to talk to our neighbors, share our stories, and win the hearts and minds that are crucial to winning back our rights! For our first walk we'll be targeting Irvine and Costa Mesa, two OC cities where we narrowly won last November. In order to win statewide we must do better in Orange County, so please join us to make a difference... And have a good time while doing it.
Please RSVP here: couragecampaign.org/page/event/detail/specialpresentation/wrwj . If you have any questions, please call me at 949-813-2131 or email me at atdnetx@gmail.com. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you

[Editor Recommended] Apr 4 Saturday 9:30am-1pm. Irvine: Women For: Orange County presents --- THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN WRITE-IN. The Pen is Mightier than the Sword ~ Raise Your Voice by Writing! Lakeview Senior Center at Woodbridge Community Park, 20 Lake Road, Irvine. This JAMBOREE is FREE! Over forty local groups tabling for the causes you believe in. Postage, supplies and refreshments provided by Women For: Orange County. Remember your return address labels, and help the Earth by bringing your own mug. You truly do not want to miss this inspiring event. More information: womenforoc.org/_wsn/page4.html, 714.590.7804 ~~949.276.7298~~, 949.581.3938. WF:OC, a grassroots advocacy organization founded in 1984 -- become a member: womenforoc.org/_wsn/page2.html

Apr 4 Saturday 2pm, Aliso Viejo: Practice Meeting for Amnesty International Delegation visit with John Campbell amnestyusa.org/delegation/join.php?id=171

Apr 4 Saturday 6-8pm. Santa Ana: Viva La Causa The Story of a great movement for social justice, led by César Cháves and Dolores Huerta
Free Admission A benefit for the Dolores Huerta Foundation Special guest: Dolores Huerta For sponsorship information contact Jim Rodriguez at (626)716-0201
Yost Theatre, 307 N, Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 92701

Apr 5 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029 Join Veterans for Peace as they set up their monthly memorial to the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meet on the beach closest to 6th Street to help set up the memorial beginning at 8:00 am or come help take down at 5:00 pm

Apr 5 (1^st Sunday) 11:30am, Tustin: LGBT Brunch Rutabegorz, 158 West Main, Tustin, CA 92780
The Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) social group of Church of the Foothills has started a monthly Brunch social, which takes place on the first Sunday of each month, following fellowship, at 11:30AM. April's brunch will be held at Rutabegorz in Tustin, and is a great opportunity for those seeking a progressive Christian church to meet other LGBT church members.
For more information about the LGBT First Sunday Brunch Bunch, please contact Kergan Edwards-Stout at 714.552.2348 or at proud2bedad@yahoo.com

Apr 5 (1^st Sunday) 2pm, Irvine: GPOC meeting: discussion and poll on upcoming May 19 special election ballot propositions Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters, located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways ocgreens.org

Apr 6 (1^st Monday) 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County Guest Speaker Lindsay Hopkins Democratic Party OC 34 City Strategy
Marie Callendar's, 1821 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:30 P.M. No Host Dinner 7:00 P.M. Meeting democratsofcentraloc.org

Apr 6 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Apr 7 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village ...for peace and justice Dialogue, Unity, Conciliation? Israel & Palestine Olive Tree Initiative consists of a diverse group of University of California, Irvine, students who journeyed to the Middle East where they heard perspectives from Israeli and Palestinian academics, community leaders and activists with firsthand knowledge of the conflict. The mission of their journey was to gain information beyond what is received through secondhand reports and mainstream media and to share this learning with the community in Orange County
Free All Welcome Clubhouse 1 lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493

Apr 7 Tuesday 7pm, Garden Grove: George Galloway -- member of the British Parliament, author and talk show host
Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92840.
Refreshments (but no food) will be provided. Cost per person: $25.00. Student rate: $15.00, with valid student ID. Make your reservations early. Reserved tickets will be available for pick up at the registration desk of the relevant event. To reserve by mail, address your check or money order to: PRRC, P.O. Box 131352, Carlsbad, CA 92013 Reservations by mail must be received no later than April 3. To make your reservation using credit card, please go to http://al-awdasandiego.org/galloway.html (near the bottom of that page). Alternatively, phone 760- 685-3243, Monday thru Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m, with credit card information. For more information, contact: Tel: 760- 685 3243 E-mail: info@al-awdacal.org Website: al-awdacal.org

Apr 8 Wednesday noon/4pm/5pm/6pm/7pm/8pm, Irvine: Vicente Fox at UCI He is giving a luncheon at noon at the Student Center in Doheny Beach Room A; a public lecture at 4pm at the Barclay Theater, and a private reception and dinner at 6pm and 8pm in the University Club. Students are countering with a teach-in at 5pm in Parkview Classroom Building room 1300. This teach-in will feature documentary filmmaker and community organizer Simón Sedillo, who has spent several years working with the indigenous communities in Oaxaca. Sedillo will speak about Fox's legacy, neoliberalism, and repression against social movements in Southern Mexico. Following the presentation at 7pm, students, workers, and community members will rally outside the University Club, where Fox will be dining with UCI administrators, donors, and other powerful Orange County politicians and business leaders.

Apr 8 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: OC NOW Diversity Panel Diversity Discussion Join the leadership of many progressive organizations and learn how to increase your membership by increasing diversity.
Irvine Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 nowoc.org

Apr 8 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 67thad.com

Apr 9 Thursday 3-4:30pm, Irvine: Irvine Prevention Coalition Meeting irvinepreventioncoalition.com Irvine City Hall. One Civic Center Plaza
The Irvine Prevention Coalition is in year one of a four year "Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking STOP Act" grant. Our April meeting will feature a presentation on what the IPC Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force is doing and how you can get involved! All members of our community are encouraged to attend!
9495598710 debra@icdp.org

Apr 9 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Young Democrats Meeting: Executive Board Elections at Bistro 400 located at 400 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana CA, 92701. We will be having elections for the OCYD executive board. Our meeting will be followed by Drinking Liberally at Memphis. For more information visit us online at OCYD.net

Apr 9 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club: Dr. Dennis Havier, Water Resources/Water Quality Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension at the Unitarian Church, 429 Cypress Street lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com

Apr 9 Thursday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: OC Green Drinks Social treehuggers, take note: on Thursday, April 9th from 7-9 pm, OC Green Drinks anticipates an unprecedented turnout for its monthly gathering, to be held at the space currently occupied by Global Inheritance (a nonprofit organization)
at the CAMP, 2937 Bristol, Suite B100, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626.
Cocktails and appetizers will be provided by 118 Degrees, and an eclectic crowd of environmentally responsible individuals will relish the opportunity to rub elbows with like minds.
OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they?re just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a "green" conversation and not be met with a blank look Although this event is free, donations are graciously accepted. To learn more about the event or about OC Green Drinks, visit ocgreendrinks.com

[Canceled] Apr 10 Usually Fridays 4-5pm, Irvine: The "Imagine Peace" Vigil usually held on Friday afternoon at Culver/Michelson will not be held on April 10th

Apr 10 Friday 5:30-7pm, Anaheim: State Assemblyman Jose Solorio and the Democratic Party of Orange County invite you to attend an informational meeting and dinner for Delegates attending the California Democratic Party State Convention. donkey Join us to hear about what to expect at the upcoming California Democratic Party State Convention. The State Convention will take place in Sacramento from April 24th thru 26th.
Zito's Pizza- 2414 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA To RSVP and for more information, please contact Denise Peralta at (714) 673-0005 or via e-mail at Denise@JoseSolorio.com.

Apr 10 Friday 5:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Tax the rich to balance the state budget!" (Doors open @ 6:15 pm) Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Speaker: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. In February 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Democratic Party-controlled state legislature approved of a budget scheme that shifts the burden of balancing the entire $42 billion deficit squarely on the backs of millions of working people in California. This deal, which was cut behind closed doors, not only drastically reduces funding for health, education, and other vital social services, but includes a combination of incredibly regressive tax measures that fall disproportionately on the working class. Kimberly Claytor, Vice-President Elect of the California Federation of Teachers, which represents about 120,000 education employees statewide, will talk about how her union believes revenue should be raised in order to avoid perpetual budget crises. Claytor will argue a progressive tax policy is desperately needed that makes billionaires and big corporations -- not the working class -- pay for the state's structural deficit. Among the suggestions she proposes is that Proposition 13 be reformed to allow commercial property be taxed at higher rates, while keeping taxes low on homeowners. In addition to this, Claytor will review the ballot propositions that both the governor and the state legislature jointly put before voters in the May 19th Statewide Special Election and explains why the California Federation of Teachers has come out in strong opposition to all of them, with the exception of Proposition 1B.
Open Forum 8:30 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Apr 10 Friday 7-9pm, Laguna Beach: Green Made Easy: The Everyday Guide for Transitioning to a Green Lifestyle by Orange County sustainability expert (and our friend) Chris Prelitz. prelitz.com Book Release & Signing To purchase a copy of Green Made Easy and to meet the author, please join us for Chris' Book Signing Party
Oasis Child, 380 Gelnneyre Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 oasischild.com

Apr 11 Saturday 9:15am, Laguna Beach: LWV Laguna Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "Pros and Cons of May 19th Ballot Issues." For information: 949-494-0572. Unitarian Universalist Church, 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1601

[Location change] Apr 11 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule) WHERE: Our usual room at the St. Joseph Center will not be available on the day before Easter. so we will meet at Kaffa, the coffee house on Main St. near La Veta, just behind the Taco Bell (in the same strip mall with the CVS on the corner). Kaffa, 424 S Main St, Orange, CA 92868 WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

Apr 11 (2^nd Saturday) 11am-noon, Laguna Woods: "Bring the Troops Home Now" rally at the corner of Paseo de Valencia and El Toro Rd, in front of the Washington Mutual Bank. Citizens of conscience have an opportunity to express their concerns about our purpose and presence in Iraq. Participants may use signs provided, or bring their own. Everyone is invited to attend. Be an active witness for peace. Info: 586-0880 Shirley Mcgovern adele@comline.com

Apr 11 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: Screening of "News War (second half of film)" refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting at 6:30pm Please join us! And if you know someone who may not be familiar with ReclaimDemocracy.org themes, please invite them come along. As always, there is no charge and free refreshments will be available. at the Irvine Ranch Water District building at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. ReclaimDemocracyOC.org

Apr 13 Monday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Bluebelt Meeting lagunabluebelt.com at El Callejon (Javier's old location in downtown) 480 PCH, 949-715-5999. At our meeting, we will be planning input for the next Stakeholder's and Blue Ribbon Taskforce meetings. Also, we should hear back from Calla on the data she collected at the Workshop. Please let me know if you have issues you would like included on our agenda.

Apr 14 Tuesday 1:30pm, Fountain Valley: Great Decisions is a national discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy issues presented in a book published by the Foreign Policy Association. This month the group will address the issue: Topic: Energy in the Global Economy. For information: 714-963-7201 or Gacha1@verizon.net
Fountain Valley Library, 17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Apr 14 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur - Planning Meeting 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
April is Genocide Prevention Month. OCFD has several events and actions planned for this month. Come join us at this planning meeting where we will pin down the details for two performances of the play "In Darfur", screening of "Ghosts of Rwanda", congressional visits and support of other local organizations with events planned during the month of April. For more information, visit ocfordarfur.org.

Apr 14 (2^nd Tuesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club Gustavo Arellano, Author and Award Winning Journalist Arellano's most recent book, "Orange County, a Personal History", tells the story of his own family's assimilation into OC American culture amid racism, mega churches, and master planned communities. We hope you will join us for what promises to be an entertaining, thoughtful, educational presentation. Buffet Dinner 6pm $20 inclusive Cash please Meeting Only 7pm $3 Members, $5 non members
RSVP's are required for dinner OR meeting only Reservations required by Friday April 10 Contact: kenton805@ cox.net or 949-498-1372 Since all reservations are guaranteed, if you can't attend, please phone in any cancellations 24 hrs prior. socdc.org
San Juan Capistrano Community Center 25925 Camino Del Avion San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Apr 15 Wednesday 7:15am/2:15pm/5:15pm/8:15pm, Any Starbucks: Same-Sex Kiss Day LGBT couples have yet to be granted the same rights to file our taxes jointly on a Federal level, and we can still be fired for being openly gay in the workplace. That's why you're encouraged to be seen on Tax Day, April 15, 2009, spreading your love with a KISS! samesexkissday.org

[Moved] Apr 15 Wednesday 11:30am, Orange: Chapman Dialogues - John Yoo, "Presidential Power and Success in Times of Crisis." has been moved to April 21st

Apr 15 Wednesday noon-2pm, Santa Ana: Tax protest with Dana Rohrbacher, Christina Shea, Stephen Choi, et al. Plaza of the Flags, Santa Ana Civic Center, W Santa Ana Blvd & Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701

Apr 15 Wednesday 1:15pm, Costa Mesa: LWV Newport/Mesa and Huntington Beach Unit Meeting. Topic: "Pros and Cons of the May 19th Ballot Issues." For information: 949 400 2183.
Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Apr 15 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: Chapman College Orange Gang Injunction Defence Committee Community Meeting 1407 N Batavia Ste 120 Closest cross street is Katella Contact for details or to donate to defense fund: Yvonne Elizondo 714 532 6660 ye1045@yahoo.com

Apr 15 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club (3^rd Wednesday this month instead of because of Passover) Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1
John A. Smith, Region 16 Director of the California Democratic Party, tackles the difficult problem of partisan wrangling, explains that it wasn't always this way, and gives us hints on how "We, the People" can help fix the problem. Legislative Action and Club business are also on the agenda. for information, call Betty Brodsky at 458-1075. Raffle and refreshments. Members free; guests $2. lw-dems.org

Apr 15 Wednesday 7:30pm, Orange: 2009 UNAUSA/OC Coffee Talk #2: Jenny Miller Garmendia Director, Project AWARE "The state of the world's oceans: Why sharks are in danger ...and why we should care" Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange 92866. Leatherby Library una-oc.org

Apr 16 Thursday 6:30-9pm, Irvine: Genocide Prevention Month: Ghosts of Rwanda 18:30 (6:30 PM) refreshments served 19:00 (7:00 PM) movie starts at exactly 7:00 PM
Irvine United Congregational Church, Plumer Hall, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
April is Genocide Prevention Month. Come join Amnesty International - Irvine and Orange County for Darfur as we remember the Rwanda genocide by screening the exceptionally moving and well-done Frontline documentary, "Ghosts of Rwanda." This event will be held in IUCC's Plumer Hall. Come early at 6:30pm for refreshments. The film is two hours in length and will begin promptly at 7pm. Question and answer discussion will follow the film. For more info or RSVP see: aiusaoc.org/common/calendar.html#ghosts_of_rwanda

Apr 16 (3^rd Thursday) 7pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club at Mimi's on Euclid, just south of the 91 Freeway
Wayne Quint, President of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, will be our guest speaker. He will talk about his organization's problems with the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

Apr 17 Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, Huntington Beach: Creating Peace Through Conscious Action - 2009 Golden West College Peace Conference Golden West College Student Center, 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Please join us on Friday April 17th for a day of peace building. Explore innovative ways to promote peace and nonviolence individually, locally, and globally. Hear from visionaries, peace builders, and change makers that are creating solutions through education, music, art and action.
Workshops to be taught by Peace Building Experts include: * Building Peace in Global Hot Zones of Urban Conflict * Diversity and Nonviolence in the Classroom * Wisdom of Leadership * Selfless Giving in the 21st Century * Intercultural/Interethnic Relations * Literature as a Way of Communicating Peace * Conflict Dissolution: Bringing Peace from the Inside Out
The objective of the Peace Conference is to promote peace and humanity by building bridges between today's reality and future possibilities. The event will include musical performances by artists exhibiting peace building through thought-provoking lyrics, art, music, and dance. There will be a special appearance by Dr. Joyce Bishop, recipient of GWC's 2009 Peace Studies Award.
The annual Peace Conference is sponsored by Golden West College and its Peace Program, Student Activities, Peace, Mind, & Body Club, and Associated Students organizations. In addition, the event is collaboration with CSU Dominguez Hills, CSU Fullerton, UC Irvine, CSU Pomona, and the City of Huntington Beach.
The 2009 Peace Conference will be held at the Student Center at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. Advanced admission is free for GWC College Students ($10 at the door), faculty or Staff $10 ($15 at the door), and $25 for Visitors ($30 at the door). Admission includes breakfast and lunch, a conference packet, and free parking.
For more information, please visit goldenwestcollege.edu/peacemindbody To register or speak with a representative, please call the Student Activities Office at 714-895-8261 or email Fran Faraz at ffarazdaghi@gwc.cccd.edu
College parking lot entrance "C" and "D" on Goldenwest St. is convenient and free. For a map of Golden West College, please see http://gwc.info/pdf/gwc_campusmap_0208.pdf

Apr 17 Friday noon, Newport Beach: Lunch With League: "California Water: Creating a Sustainable Future for Generations to Come" What consequences do we face from California's current drought condition? How sustainable is our water supply for generations to come? What should our legislature, water districts, and the general population do to most effectively deal with the water challenges we face? How much of the solution to these problems is riding on desalinization plants and recycling? Experts in water management from the Irvine Water District, Nick Mrvos and Fiona Sanchez, will address these crucial questions in a Power Point Presentation and followed by a Q and A session at our next Lunch with League. Their knowledge, experience and advice will enlighten and give us direction for solving our water problems.
Coco's at Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 92660 Please RSVP: Barb Wood 949-400-2183. This event is open to League members and the general public. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. More information about the Orange Coast League of Women Voters is available on their web site: orangecoast.ca.lwvnet.org

Apr 17-18 Friday noon-9pm, Sat. 8am-7pm, Orange: The Foundation Games, a track meet for elementary and middle school age kids will be hosted at Fred Kelly Stadium. Students who live in or near the Orange Unified School District can enter. It is free to participants and spectators. The Community Foundation of Orange will host this event, furthering its mission to connect family, friends, and the Orange County community. For more information about the Foundation Games or the Community Foundation of Orange, contact Susan Cunningham at (714) 288-9909 or Sandra Brown/Sandra Brown Communications at (714) 921-3128

Apr 17-19 Friday-Saturday, Santa Ana/Orange: Sleep Dealer Fundraiser for OC Dream Team El Centro Cultural de México & Orange County Dream Team Invites you and your organization to be part of a community effort to raise funds for AB 540 Scholarships, to help our undocumented youth in achieving their dreams of a higher education.
Watch Sleep Dealer opening weekend April 17-19th and send in your tickets stubs. For every ticket stub we receive we will get 30% of the ticket value. Some themes of the movie are immigration, border militarism, the privatization of our water and human rights overall.
Sleep Dealer sleepdealer.com myspace.com/sleepdealer Send in your ticket stubs to: PO Box 1855, Santa Ana, Ca 92702 For more info: ydiaz@istillhaveadream.org

Apr 17/18/24/25/26,May 1/2 Friday/Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm (Apr 26 only) Santa Ana: When Nature Calls A show that explores the connection and the responsibility of women to nature and the potential change they can create in a volatile world.
Directed by Elsa Martinez Phillips and Assistant Directed by Diana Alvarez Produced by Sara Guerrero, Elsa Martinez Phillips, and Diana Alvarez Artwork by Josefina López
Opening Night Earth Day Gala - raising environmental consciousness while raising funds! With special guest, Josefina Lopez.
Breath of Fire Theater 310 W 5th Street (2nd Floor) Santa Ana, Ca 92701 Near the corner of 5th & Broadway. For directions visit our website: breathoffire.org

Apr 18 Saturday 8am-7pm, Orange: CDC: Free Democratic Leadership Training California Democratic Council and the Orange County Democratic Party Democratic Leadership Training
Carpenter's Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
Cost: Free (Lunch and refreshments will be provided.) Sponsors: Be a true leader and help us continue this training - sponsor this event!! This intense training consists of a variety of workshops for club/party leaders and political activists who want to advance their leadership roles in the Democratic Party or are just getting started!

Apr 18 Saturday 8:30am-11:30am, Newport Beach: http://apps.facebook.com/greentrees/home.php?userId=1432Earth Resource Foundation invites you to join our "HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTT" Cigarette Litter Beach Cleanup Newport Beach Pier, Newport Beach, CA 8:30 am Registration 9 to 11:30 am Cleanup 11:30 Wrap up, prizes, tally of Butts RSVP to info@earthresource.org (949) 645-5163 * Cigarette butts are one of the top three items picked up at beach cleanups * Cigarette butts are not biodegradable and contain many toxins * Secondhand smoke is one of the leading causes of cancer, containing over 4,000 carcinogens Fish Don't Smoke!! Cigarette butts on the street end up in our waterways.

Apr 18 Saturday 8:30am-noon Irvine: THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS ORANGE COUNTY CAUCUS PRESENTS A WORKSHOP ON HOW TO GET APPOINTED TO PUBLIC BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618
RSVP Joan Lars j.lars@sbcglobal.net PROGRAM 8:30 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking 9:00 AM Welcome by Rimi Nashashibi, President of NWPC Orange County 'Her'story: Pam Keller, Mayor Pro Tem, Fullerton; served on Fullerton Parks & Recreation commission prior to being elected. Remarks by Rose Espinoza, City Council Member, City of La Habra. Introduction of NWPC Certified Trainer, Meredith McKenzie 9:30 AM - "Getting on a Board" Workshop Segments 12 Noon * How the Appointment Process Works * How to Locate Boards and Commissions that are right for you * How to Develop a Strategy for Getting Appointed * How to Get Started on Your Own Process of Getting Appointed Tuition: $20. includes Training Workshop, Training Materials, Guest Speakers and Continental Breakfast You do not need to be a NWPC member to attend. Bring a friend.

Apr 18 Saturday 9am-noon, Huntington Beach: Bolsa Chica Land Trust Earth Day celebration Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Warner Ave at Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach CA 92649
Celebrate the Earth by helping to restore important habitat at Bolsa Chica, or participating in a beach clean up across the street. We have the tools, we just need you! Come join others in our community committed to helping local ecosystems. bolsachicalandtrust.org

Apr 18 Saturday 9am-5pm, Fullerton: 5th Annual Social Justice Summit Cal State Fullerton. Titan Student Union fullerton.edu/deanofstudents/volunteer/VSCProjects/summit.html The Social Justice Summit provides a forum for people to exchange ideas about improving the state of our communities, offers space to dialogue about the obstacles to creating effective change, provides effective tools for social action, and offers tangible grassroots solutions. Learn about human rights issues, environmental concerns, inequality and oppression on a local, national and global level. The Social Justice Summit is a FREE event, open to the public.

Apr 18 Saturday 9am-5pm, Irvine: UCI Earth Day * promotes a healthy environment and a peaceful, just sustainable world. * aims to increase public awareness of critical environmental issues. * will feature over 30 non-profit agencies, and an array of vendors. * will occur in conjunction with the campus' Annual Open House; * will feature interactive, hands-on, educational booths and displays, eco-friendly vendors, entertainment & much more. * will host the Annual Re-Use Art Competition, consisting of recyclables &/or trash art, & the brand new "Pause for a Cause" Video Competition, a 3 minute video demonstrating the impact that tobacco has on the environment. * is collaborating with ASUCI's Wayzgoose as the whole park turns eco-friendly for the first time, using Bio-Diesel Generators & a concert style Solar Powered Stage. * will be a styrofoam free, solar powered event.
Aldrich Park www.volunteer.uci.edu/programs/earthday

Apr 18 Saturday 10am-1pm, Anaheim: Earth Day Activity in celebration of Earth Day we will be joining Senator Lou Correa, Young Senators and the Community Action Partnership of Orange County in Anaheim to go door-to-door to ensure that every eligible family participates in free state and federal energy-saving programs. (Meeting location given upon RSVP) please contact me at Lindsay@ocdemocrats.org or (714) 835-5158, with your name, phone number, email address

Apr 18 Saturday 10am-2pm, Orange: National Security and Torture: Human Rights, Rule of Law and War Crimes Including discussion of the "Torture Memos" of John Yoo, Fletcher Jones Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law,
Chapman University School of Law - Orange, CA Glassell between Maple and Sycamore Sts. Room 237A/B -2nd Fl, Hosted by National Lawyers Guild Chapman Student Chapter John Yoo, former Bush administration Office of Legal Counsel, drafted legal memos which, some say, influenced the U.S.'s decision to torture. He is a visiting professor at Chapman University School of Law, where the controversy continues. Join us for an academic forum with Q & A investigating: • Whether Yoo is complicit in the commission of a war crime. • Whether torture is deleterious to national security. • The impact of torture on our basic human and civil rights. • The relevant law: Geneva Conventions, U.S. Constitution and Treaties. • What remedy is available to torture victims? http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=66918976755

Apr 18 Saturday 10am-2pm, Dana Point: OC Equality Team Canvass Sea Canyon Park, 33093 Santiago Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
We're ready to hit the pavement to talk to our neighbors, share our stories, and win the hearts and minds that are crucial to winning back our rights! For this walk we'll be targeting South County. Specifically we'll be working in Dana Point and Laguna Niguel, two OC cities where we narrowly lost last November, as well as parts of Laguna Beach, our most pro-equality city in OC where I know we can do even better. In order to win statewide we must do better in Orange County, so please join us to make a difference... And have a good time while doing it. Please RSVP here: http://www.couragecampaign.org/page/event/detail/wr4h . If you have any questions, please call me at 949-813-2131 or email me at atdnext@gmail.com. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you there! couragecampaign.org/page/event/detail/wr4h

Apr 18 Saturday 12:30-3pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: The Time is NOW for a Universal, Single-Payer Health Care System! (Doors open @ 12:15 P.M.)
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 www.uuchurchoc.org
The "Potluck for Progressives" is a group organized for the purpose of bringing together likeminded people on a weekly basis to break bread and talk about crucial issues affecting the community and the world. At each meeting, people interested in peace, social justice, labor, and the environment gather to exchange ideas, talk about successes, plan actions, or just engage in a friendly discussion with one another.
Progressive Potluck 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Speaker: 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. Tam Thanh Nguyen, a Chief Nurse Representative at a local Orange County hospital and a member of the newly formed United American Nurses-National Nurses Organizing Committee (AFL-CIO), will talk about the need to establish a universal, single-payer health care system within the United States. Nguyen will compare our current "free market, consumer-driven model" -- dominated by big insurance companies which make billions of dollars in profit each year by limiting or denying quality health care to millions of sick and injured people -- with a universal, single-payer health care system. In addition, Nguyen will review legislation pending the U.S. Congress and the California State legislature and offer suggestions on how we can rid ourselves of a wasteful, bureaucratic, for-profit health care system that funnels billions of dollars each year into the pockets of Wall Street CEOs and investment bankers.
Open Forum 2:30 - 3:00 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Apr 18 (3^rd Saturday) 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church & State: Dr. Barbara McGraw of the Center for Engaged Pluralism Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine
Dr. McGraw will speak on the religious reasons for the founding fathers support of church state separation. For more information, contact Steph Campbell at orangecountyau@yahoo.com, visit the web site: au-oc.org or (714) 299-4551

Apr 18 Saturday 3pm, Yorba Linda: Democratic Diva Dessert Hosted by the OCYD Women's Caucus will host a Democratic Diva Dessert at the home of Anne Thahim located at 17274 Blue Spruce Lane, Yorba Linda. Enjoy an afternoon of networking and celebration of pioneering women in Orange County. Host committee rates are Prima Donna $500; Diva $250; and Leading Lady $100. Tickets rates are $50; Young Dem/College Dem $25. You can purchase tickets at ocyd.net. Proceeds will benefit the Orange County Young Democrats Women's Caucus.

Apr 18 Saturday 6-7pm, Huntington Beach: Learn About Earth Day Learn how to make a difference! Contact: Linda Nichols lnichols@ssj.org
Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, Adult Center, 20444 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 962-3333

Apr 19 Sunday 9:30-10:30am/11:30am-12:30pm/6-7pm, Huntington Beach: Learn About Earth Day Learn how to make a difference! Contact: Linda Nichols lnichols@ssj.org
Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, Adult Center, 20444 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 962-3333

Apr 19 Sunday 10am-1pm, Aliso Viejo & Brea: Food, Clothing & Book Drive we will be an active donation drive in Aliso Viejo and Brea, where pairs of individuals will go door-to-door asking for food, clothing or books to assist those affected by the current economic crisis. All food will be donated to the Orange County Food Bank, all clothing will be donated to Working Wardrobes and all books will be donated to the Martinez Bookstore's Literacy Program. (Meeting Location given upon RSVP) please contact me at Lindsay@ocdemocrats.org or (714) 835-5158, with your name, phone number, email address, and the city that you would like to volunteer in.

Apr 19 Sunday 10am-3pm, Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach Centennial Earth Day Celebration Hosted by Rainbow Disposal Co., Inc. at its newly-modernized facility, located at 17121 Nichols Street (off Warner between Gothard and Beach Boulevard) rainbowdisposal.com If you have any questions, please contact the Rainbow Planning Team at 714-847-3581, ext. 253, and ask to speak to Sue Gordon.

[update] Apr 19 Sunday 10am-4pm, Costa Mesa: Celebrate the SoBeCa District's 15th annual EARTH DAY festival on both the LAB and CAMP retail properties in the SoBECA District of Costa Mesa. 2930-2981 Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Free to the public, this community event kicks off with our first annual Electric Car Parade, starting at 10am at South Coast Toyota in Costa Mesa. After traveling to the CAMP green retail center, prizes will be awarded in various categories such as "Highest Mileage" and "Best Décor" at approximately 11am. Please contact info@thecampsite.com for registration information.
Afternoon activities include local green vendors, services and organizations, as well as live music, children's arts and crafts, and artisan displays and demonstrations. Learn about "green moving", "eco" car washes, healthy eating options and nourish your inner artist through an Earth Day community art project. All activities offered in the interest of raising environmental awareness in a family friendly, open air environment.
For further information or vendor inquiries, please contact monet@thelab.com

Apr 19 (moved from usual 2^nd Sunday) 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women In North OC Meeting Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E Amerige, Fullerton progressivewinoc.org

Apr 19 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County John Fantz, the Curator of the San Gabriel Mission Museum, will speak on the topic "Can Atheists/Agnostics be Spiritual?"
Irvine Ranch Water District building located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 ochumanists.org

Apr 19 Sunday 4:30, Orange: Irvine Area Democratic Party April Meetup Marie Callender's, 15363 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92604
Those who want to come at 4:30 for the social hour and buffet need to visit Act Blue by April 15th and pay for the buffet in advance. The website is actblue.com/page/april2009 Our program will begin at approximately 5:30 pm. As our May 19th special election nears, the controversy over how to vote grows! We'll have a panel of experts to help you make your decision. We'll also hear from Henry Vandermier. Henry wears two important hats: He is the President of the California Democratic Council, and also the South County Vice President of the OC Democratic Party. Those who are not members of our Democratic Clubs and want to attend the program only pay $5.00 at the door. For more information, visit our website at 70thaddac.org

Apr 19 Sunday 4:30-6:30pm, Orange: Purple Madness Disco Night April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Orange County program of STANDUP FOR KIDS, will be hosting a family roller skating night in an effort to raise awareness about the reality of teenage homelessness. The goal of the event will be to promote the importance of family bonding to build a strong familial foundation. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the door at the day of the event. Show your support for Child Abuse Prevention and STANDUP FOR KIDS by wearing purple and receive a free goody bag!
Holiday Skate Center, 175 N. Wayfield St., Orange, CA for more information, please visit standupforkids.org/local/california/Orange%20County

Apr 19 Sunday 6-8pm, Mission Viejo: In Darfur A Critically acclaimed play by Winter Miller Please attend this extremely moving play. In Darfur is a critically acclaimed play by Winter Miller about three lives intersecting at a refugee camp in Darfur. This play is sponsored by OC for Darfur and Moving Target Theatre. The event is FREE All donations benefit Genocide Intervention Network's Civilian Protection Project and Living Ubuntu's project, Orange County for Darfur .
Tapestry UU Church (Suite 9 ) 25801 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Apr 20 (3^rd Monday) 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats: Guantanamo Past and Future. Lt. Colonel Stephen Abraham, the first military insider to challenge the Guantanamo hearings, will speak at the Canyon Democrats meeting. Norman Murray Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. For more information, go to canyondemocrats.org

[New Date] Apr 21 Tuesday 11am, Orange: Chapman Dialogues - John Yoo Debate: "Presidential Power and Success in Times of Crisis" featuring John Yoo, Fletcher Jones Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law and Professor of Law, University of California at Berkeley School of Law at Boalt Hall and John C. Eastman, Dean and Donald P. Kennedy Chair in Law, Chapman University School of Law, who will debate Katherine Darmer, Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law and Larry Rosenthal, Professor of Law, Chapman University School of Law. For information please contact Barbara Babcock at 714-628-2502 or bbabcock@chapman.edu. Note: due to the expected large turnout for this event, the venue has moved to Memorial Hall and lunch will not be included
Chapman University, Memorial Hall One University Dr, Orange, CA 92866 web.chapman.edu/events/calendar.aspx?EventId=5643

Apr 21 Tuesday 6:30-8pm, Orange: Healthcare NOT Warfare Rally Teamsters Local #952, 140 South Marks Way, Orange, CA 92868
Panelists: Tim Carpenter - National Director - Progressive Democrats of America Patrick Kelly - Teamsters Local #952 Secretary/Treasurer and Executive Officer Bill Hedrick, Candidate for Congress, 44th Congressional District Bill Honigman - PDA California Leader/Organizer https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/personalopt1.asp?formid=meet&c=687609

Apr 21 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: Israel - Palestine Bereaved Families cousinscluboc.org Our speaker is Ghazi Brighith, a Palestinian member of Bereaved Families, an Israeli-Palestinian organization of people who have lost loved ones in the conflict. Ghazi lost two brothers during the second intifada. He will share his belief that every human being, whether Palestinian or Israeli, has the right to live in peace and dignity.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

Apr 22 Wednesday 10am-2pm, Laguna Woods: the Earthworks Club will host an all community celebration of Earth Day in the Redwood Room of the Community Center

Apr 22 Wednesday 11:30am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County "Health Care is in Your Hands" (Refreshments 11:00)
Michel-Joy Re coaches leaders in holistic health. She will speak about the research, practices, organizations and individuals who are exploring healing and health-care utilizing both holistic and allopathic medical thinking, techniques, and practices. She will give examples of organizations, free lecture series and other resources that are available as we consider ways to get our arms around the health-care delivery problem.
Duck Club: Riparian View, Irvine. Riparian View intersects Michelson between Jamboree Rd. and Culver Dr. From Michelson, turn south toward the open space onto Riparian View. Follow the signs for one mile to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Apr 22 Wednesday 6:30pm, Irvine: LWV Irvine Unit Meeting. "Pros and Cons of the May 19th Ballot Issues." Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference For information: 949-400-2183
Inn at the Park, 10 Marquerite, Irvine, CA 92612

Apr 22 (4^th Wednesday) 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County: Eli Reyna, Orange County Human Relations Commission Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley. For more information, contact Jo Anne Jennings at westocdems@yahoo.com, visit the web site: dcwoc.org or (714) 846-5201

Apr 22 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Take Back the Night With Dawn Foor, Community Service Programs, Inc., followed by a candlelight vigil and march to raise awareness about sexual violence and honor survivors. 949.824.7273
UCI Flagpoles www.care.uci.edu

Apr 23 Thursday 5-7pm, Long Beach: The Muslim Student Association, Center for Peace and Social Justice, and the Peace Studies Program present: OCCUPATION 101 A documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There will be two screenings of this film on the following days: THURSDAY APRIL 23RD 5-7PM in LH-151 MONDAY APRIL 27TH 5-7PM in the MCC Contact: msahebj2@csulb.edu

Apr 23 Thursday 5:30-8pm, Irvine: The Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club Cordially invites you to a community educational forum with special guest speaker CALIFORNIA LIST Founder Bettina Duval Who will discuss strategies for building A pipeline to elect Democratic women
The Duck Club, 5 Riparian Way, Irvine, CA, 92616
PARTICIPATING GROUPS FOR THIS EDUCATIONAL FORUM INCLUDE: National Organization for Women, Orange County Chapter Orange County Young Democratic Women's Caucus Progressive Women In North Orange County Women for Orange County Women in Leadership UNIFEM
RSVP: Lori Vandermeir lori@vandermeir.com or call 949.218.6344

Apr 24 Friday 9am, Orange: Interreligious Voices for Animal Compassion "Do Unto Others . . . A Conference on Animals and Religion" A conference for clergy, laity, scholars, students, and activists asking the question . . . Who Is the Other? * Engaging the heart and mind * Expanding the circle of compassion * Empowering faithful action
Wallace All Faiths Chapel at the Fish Interfaith Center Chapman University, One University Dr, Orange, CA 92866 chapman.edu/chapel/animalconference

Apr 24 Friday 1-5pm, Orange: Chapman Peace and Earth Fair We are inviting local businesses and NGO's that have socially just and/or environmentally sustainable products and missions. We will have tables set up for you, and all we would ask for is your presence. We want to educate students about local groups and organizations, so you are invited to bring signs, fliers, etc. and speak to interested students about what it is that you do! There will be food, music, entertainment, and some interactive activities for students there as well.
We are still refining our exact schedule, but the event will be on on Friday afternoon, approximately during the hours of 1-5 pm. I will have the specific times for you by the end of this week. Please let me know by Monday, April 13th if you are interested. My contact information is below. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Once I hear from you, I will pass on more specific directions/parking information, etc. We would love your participation, so we can get the word out about your good work! Thank you!
--Megan Robbins meganrobbins@yahoo.com (925) 698-3288

Apr 24 Friday 2:30-7pm, Newport Beach: Combat Hate Speech at CDM and support RENT Corona Del Mar High School, 2101 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
We have heard that hatemongers will be on hand on Friday, April 24 to protest RENT by waving their anti-gay signs. This is the same group that tried to disrupt the funerals of gay service personnel. Please come show your support for RENT and LGBT rights.
For more about this story and the ACLU lawsuit that is arguing that there is an atmosphere of intolerance at CDM High School, see this LA times story. The ACLU lawsuit "focuses on the aftermath of a Facebook video posted in January in which three Corona del Mar football players threatened to rape and kill a female classmate and used slurs to describe homosexuals." The lawsuit states that "School and district officials, through their action and inaction, have not only failed to take steps to address this hostile environment, but they have contributed to it and given sanction to it."
Please come out on Friday, April 24, and help take a stand against intolerance and in support of the CDM students who, gay, lesbian and straight, are also taking a stand for what is right. ocequality.ning.com/events/combat-hate-speech-at-cdm-and

Apr 24 Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Costa Mesa: Forum on "How Do We Make Our World Greener?" Presented by The Peace, Environment & Justice Team of Mesa Verde United Methodist Church 1701 West Baker St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 There will be a dinner at 6pm and discussion from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Child care will be provided. RSVP to Shannon at (714) 979-8234.

Apr 24 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Campaign to End Israeli Apartheid Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street)
On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Speakers: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. Paul Hershfield and Yael Korin, both members of the group, "Campaign to End Israeli Apartheid", will deliver a presentation critically examining the discriminatory laws and unequal treatment that Palestinians must endure on a daily basis while living in the State of Israel and the territories it occupies.
Open Forum 8:30 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Concerns Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Apr 24-26 Friday-Sunday Sacramento: California Democratic Party State Convention Sacramento Convention Center 13th & J Streets, Sacramento www.cadem.org/site/c.jrLZK2PyHmF/b.4955555/k.68F/2009_State_Convention.htm

Apr 25 Saturday 6am-11:30pm, Anaheim-Manzinar-Anaheim: CAIR Greater LA invites you to the 40th Anniversary of the Manzanar Pilgrimage The Pilgrimage is meant to honor and remember the sacrifices of the Japanese-Americans who were displaced and interned during WWII. Manzanar was one of 10 internment camps where about 10,000 innocent men, women and children were held. CAIR has arranged a bus trip to Manzanar. The bus will depart/return the CAIR office, 2180 W. Crescent in Anaheim DEPARTING: April, 25 at 6:00am PROMPTLY RETURNING: April, 25 at 11:30pm COST: $50 Adult $25 Student Cost includes bus fare & lunch. Dinner (on your own) during the return trip. Space is limited, so please make your reservations as soon as possible. (No one under the age of 18 may attend without parent or guardian.) Trip fee for each person must be received NO LATER THAN April 20, 2009. To see a video of last year's trip: youtube.com/watch?v=nVxf7J0dwCQ For reservations or questions, please contact: Arefa Simjee, Program Coordinator asimjee@cair.com (714) 776-1847

Apr 25 Saturday 9am-9pm, Santa Ana: Queer People of Color Conference Reclamando Nuestros Colores: Rooting Ourselves In The Community
El Centro Cultural De Mexico 310 W. 5TH Street (2Nd Floor) Santa Ana, CA 92701
All ages, races, genders and sexualities WELCOME! The conference will be directed and will include Latino LGBT issues that affect the latino community in Orange County. There will be several educational and informative workshops along with performances and a dance in the night to end the conference. We still need sponsors and resources so if you can help please contact me. All ages, races, genders and sexualities welcome. jgkahlo@gmail.com

Apr 25 Saturday 10am-12:30pm, Orange: OC Peace Coalition Presents: The Global Economic Crisis & the New World Order: A Call to Action a talk by Peter Thottam, Attorney & Community Activist Visit his official website PeterThottam.com
Mr. Thottam is a long-time activist with the Green Party, ANSWER-LA, Progressive Democrats and Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. He has degrees in Economics and in Ethics, Government & Philosophy from Yale University, a law degree from UC Berkeley, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Business.
Mr. Thottam is an ex-Goldman Sachs banker, and in 2002 he resigned from his job as a corporate attorney to exclusively organize antiwar marches, teach-ins and political lobbying efforts in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.
Having worked in the legal and investment banking fields, Mr. Thottam can speak to the current global economic crisis, recent events and how he's helping internationalize the American social consciousness. He's giving away books, activist clothing, and other items, so arrive early to get yours!
St. Joseph Center ~ Library Conference Room, 480 South Batavia Street, Orange 92868
Coffee and other refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to info@ocpeace.org or leave a message at (714)637-8313
The views expressed at this speaking engagement are not necessarily the views of the Orange County Peace Coalition or of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

Apr 25 Saturday 10am, Irvine: Irvine Global Warming Group Waste Management's Irvine Recycling Center near Jamboree & Barranca 16122 Construction Circle Irvine, CA 92606
Guided Tour with presentation at the Waste Management Recycling Center of Irvine: meetup.com/Irvine-Global-Warming-Group/calendar/9929278

Apr 25 Saturday 2-5pm, Whittier: In celebration of Global Youth Service Day, Humanity Unites together with LINC-Cares and Arts for Unity invite you to an event filled with love, inspiration, and empowerment of youth. Our main focus is to empower the youth to practice building a future of peace and harmony.
We will celebrate the day by empowering all those that participate through expressions of music, art and poetry. This event will be one of many that will be part of a global service multi-media project. Individuals who participate in this initiative will have the opportunity to be part of Arts for Unity "ZOOM IN" Global Production TV Show. The focus is centered around acting locally and connecting our youth to those elsewhere in the world. So far, youth in China and Kenya have signed on to this initiative and are also working on their projects of service. The process will entail airing the work of the selected group of youth locally and globally who have demonstrated their commitment to excellence and service.
SEASONS at the Hoover, 7035 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90606
please RSVP to servicetohumanityday@gmail.com as soon as possible and no later than April 18th.

Apr 25 Saturday 4pm, Orange: Old Towne Orange/Cypress Street Community In conjunction with The OC Youth Injunction Defense Committee Invites you to our BBQ and Candlelight Vigil Steps Towards Freedom, Education, and Justice BBQ at at Killefer Park: Rose and Olive St. Orange, CA (Behind the Friendly Center) Followed by a march and candlelight vigil to hear the voices being silenced by the Rackauckas' racist and unconstitutional injunction that will de-fund education, rehab, healthcare, and hope, while polarizing our society evermore into us versus them, and even further overcrowd the prisons that make the US the #1 leader in incarceration, higher than Stalin's Russia and even higher than South Africa during the Apartheid years.
Our demands: 1.Repeal the Rackauckas' Gang Injunction throughout Orange County! 2.Repeal the unjust laws such as "STEP", 3-Strikes, and sentencing our youths to life in prisons! 3.Education not Incarceration! 4.STOP Wasting Our Tax Dollars!!!!
Sponsored by the Orange County Youth Injunction Defense Committee Endorsed: Chican@s Unidos and Orange County Peace Action Contact: ye1045@yahoo.com (714) 532-6660

Apr 25 Saturday 4:30-8:30pm, Santa Ana: Spring Bacchanalia Benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Africa Project, Orangewood PALS & other Bacchus supported charities
801 N. Main St. Santa Ana, 92701 BACCHUSSOCIETY.ORG www.OC-Bacchanalia.com

Apr 25 Saturday 5-7pm, Irvine: Orange County Equality Coalition: Day of Decision Planning Meeting For our monthly OCEC meeting this Saturday we will focus on our action plan for the Day of Decision and the following weeks. If you are interested in being a part of the action, helping out in any way, making plans to go to Fresno for Meet in the Middle, or just want to find out what is going on, please join us Saturday at 5:00 at IUCC. We will also provide info about Meet in the Middle.
We have planned events for the Day of Decision, and many additional events after "Day 1." We are also supporting "Meet in the Middle" and many of us will go to Fresno on the very first Saturday after the Decision.
As a reminder: The plan for Day of Decision is to meet at the Old Orange County Courthouse at 6:00 pm that evening.
If the Decision comes this week, the meeting will be canceled as we are supporting the event "Meet In the Middle".

Apr 25 Saturday 7pm, Irvine: Olive Tree Initiative and the UCI Dalai Lama Scholars Present The Need for New Diplomacy in the Middle East A Presentation and Open Discussion with Shannon Shibata Director, Center for New Diplomacy, Jerusalem Usama Al Zoughbi Citizens Diplomacy Project Coordinator Wi'am - the Palestinian Conflict Resolution Center, Bethlehe Avihu Cohen Director of Special Projects, Center for New Diplomacy, Jerusalem Welcome by Chancellor Michael V. Drake, M.D
UCI Student Center ~ Crystal Cove Auditorium ~ 7:30 p.m. Corner of West Peltason Drive and Pereira Drive Reception following Hosted by UCI Center for Citizen Peacebuilding Join the dialogue. Cosponsors: UCI Center for Citizen Peacebuilding in the School of Social Sciences, Difficult Dialogues, UCI Office of the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs, Rose Project of Jewish Federation Orange County, Islamic Center Irvine, Hillel Foundation of Orange County

[Location change] Apr 26 Sunday 1pm, Irvine: Duck Club Democrats (nee Newport Bay Democrats): Pros and Cons of Propositions 1A through 1E
The Irvine Ranch Water District called to ask us to switch the meeting location from the Duck Club to the Irvine Ranch Water District's Administrative Headquarters, the lunch room on Sand Canyon Avenue for the meeting on Sunday, 4/26. Because they have supplied us with a free meeting place, and generally free coffee and coffee maker, Harry said yes. The exact address is 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine,CA 92618. The building is 1 block South of Irvine Center Drive and parking is free behind the Building. Contact: Patty Santry (949)857-8841

Apr 27 Monday 5-7pm, Long Beach: The Muslim Student Association, Center for Peace and Social Justice, and the Peace Studies Program present: OCCUPATION 101 A documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There will be two screenings of this film on the following days: THURSDAY APRIL 23RD 5-7PM in LH-151 MONDAY APRIL 27TH 5-7PM in the MCC Contact: msahebj2@csulb.edu

Apr 27 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Please join the Democratic Central Committee of Orange County for their monthly meeting. The Central Committee meets on the 4th Monday of every month. For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

Apr 27 Monday 7:30pm: "MAN OF LA MANCHA" to benefit the Newport Community Counseling Center Pre-Performance Reception at 6pm Performance at 7:30pm Tickets are $75 each and include a pre-performance reception of wine and appetizers at 6 p.m. on the Playhouse Patio, followed by the performance at 7:30pm. Tickets are available by phone at 949.497.2787, at the Playhouse Box Office, or online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com. The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Apr 28 Tuesday 9:15am, Laguna Woods: LWV Laguna Woods Unit Meeting. Topic: NPV Consensus ad "Sisters on the Planet", a DVD showing how women in different countries are working to prepare for climate change. Open to all League members and prospective members. Come. Get Involved. Make a Difference. For information: 949-837-0178
518-A, Calle Aragon, Laguna woods, 92637

Apr 28 Tuesday 11am-2pm, Costa Mesa: Earth Day/Green Jobs Event at Orange Coast College 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa 92626

Apr 28 Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm, San Clemente: Habitat for Humanity information meeting "Community Service Project" San Clemente Villas - 660 Camino de Los (Mares Activity Room) Join us for a free informative presentation about how you can get involved helping Veterans in our local community. Whether you can swing a hammer or offer other assistance, this is your chance to give back to a disabled veteran in our local community.

Apr 28 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur - Planning Meeting 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
OCFD seeks to increase awareness among local residents about the continued suffering in Darfur and the surrounding region and to get our elected officials and others in positions of influence to take more action in order to halt the genocide. Come to our planning meeting to find out how you can make a difference. For more information, visit ocfordarfur.org.

Apr 28 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is proud to welcome Peter Thottam, JD, MBA, as our guest speaker. Peter is one of the founders of the Los Angeles Impeachment Center, and a member of the 9/11 Truth Steering Committee. He is also a dynamic speaker on today's most pressing issues - the economy and its impact on our lives.
7:00pm (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required) Marie Callender's, 1821 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime. Contact admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Apr 28 Tuesday 7-9pm, Huntington Beach: A Biblical Perspective on Stewardship of Creation with Brother James Lockman, OFM Contact: Linda Nichols lnichols@ssj.org
Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, Colman Hall,, 20444 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 962-3333

Apr 28 Tuesday 8pm, Garden Grove: Volunteer at Blazin' Hope 3 Volunteers join forces with artists for one night to empower change and spread goodness! Volunteer teams include Registration, Welcome, Random Act of Kindness, Marketing, Sales and Donations, and more! Have Fun and Give Back while listening to some blazing hot tracks. If you can volunteer please come to either of the following meetings below. Please be sure to RSVP to Karuna at info@bethecause.org. If you can't attend the meeting, but still want to volunteer we want to hear from you! Please contact Karuna.
OC MEETING: 9342 Cellini Ave Apt 4, Garden Grove, CA 92841
Blazin' Hope III Presented by Be the Cause benefiting Alternative Intervention Models (A.I.M.) and Corazon de Vida
Saturday, June 6, 18 + 8 PM Knitting Factory - Hollywood 7021 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Live Performances by Ragtop of the Philistines, Mandeep Sethi, Cateyeez, A.I.M. artists Mark Gonzales, Skim and Cyrano and more continuously being added! Get fired up with debut tracks by live performance artists showcasing hip-hop, spoken-word, and world flavor. Dance the night away to lyrics that empower, art that inspires and beats that make you move! Tickets Presale: $20 (purchase at www.bethecause.org) At the door: $25
About Blazin' Hope Our goal is to ignite the humanitarian spirit in each of us by joining forces with performance artists and other committed volunteers, empowering all who have hope to create meaningful change in our community and the world. One Heart. One Beat. One Love. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit A.I.M. (www.hearteducation.org) of Los Angeles and Corazon de Vida (www.corazondevida.org) in Baja, Mexico. Both nonprofit organizations serve to embrace at-risk youth, the most vulnerable members of our communities laden with chronic poverty, crime and violence. Brought to you by Be the Cause Be the Cause (www.bethecause.org) is a community of individuals that creates enriching opportunities of service. In the process, we benefit the community at large and change our own lives.

Apr 29 Wednesday 7am, Costa Mesa: OC-RAP Leafleting Friends: Sorry for the late notice, but please join us anyway! With Al White spearheading, OC-RAP is going to leaflet at Costa Mesa High School this coming Wednesday, April 29th. We need 8-10 volunteers to make it successful. Right now we have about 5, so don't be shy and sign up by contacting Al White today at (949) 492-0571 or Ed Garza at mfso-oc@pacbell.net. Thank you!
WHAT: Hand leaflets to students (and parents) about the realities of military enlistment
WHERE: Costa Mesa High School, 2650 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MAP
PARKING: Use the "Visitors" metered parking across the street at OCC (Orange Coast College). Be sure to bring quarters along; rate is 50 cents for 1 hour so plan accordingly. Wherever you park, please do ***NOT*** park at Costa Mesa High School. Read all signs carefully to avoid ticketing / towing.
WHO: Experienced and inexperienced volunteers alike are welcome. We will train you if this is your first time, and you will be partnered up with another volunteer.
Debriefing at approx. 8:30 a.m. at Bagel Station on Fairview and Baker. Feel free to ask Al for directions day of.

Apr 29 Wednesday 6:45pm, Tustin: Meaningful Movie Night: "Eating Mercifully" We have vast power over animals, and with such power comes great responsibility. We can choose to be kind and merciful or cruel and abusive. Kindness and mercy exemplify the best of the human spirit. Take a pledge to spread compassion at humanesociety.org/allcreatures. Join us for a vegetarian dinner at 6:00 pm, prior to the movie!
All movies will be shown on Wednesday nights at 6:45 pm in the Sanctuary. Cost: Free Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780
Wednesday Night Dinners begin at 6:00 pm - all are welcome. Cost: $4.00 per person, $12.00 maximum per family

Apr 29 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: PDA Orange County Chapter Meeting STARBUCKS COFFEE, 1631 Edinger Ave (at Redhill Ave), Tustin
INTRODUCTIONS
NATIONAL -- OBAMA White House Actions/Lobbying HR 676, Medicare for All-citizen lobbying, May 13 IOT Tuesdays/Organizing Thursday Conf Calls
REGIONAL -- CDP Convention Debriefing Resolutions, CDP Officers Leno SB 810 - Calif Single Payer Governor's race May Special Election - The Props
LOCAL -- Candidates Clubs and Discussion Groups, Events/Actions PDA OC Organizing - North, South, and West OC Chapters
OPEN DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING Sunday May 31 5PM
Even if you can't stay for the meeting, please drop by and pick up your personal supply of the new HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE flyer with portraits of Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on them. pdamerica.org/misc/PDA_IG_FINAL.pdf
P.S. If you haven't already signed the Healthcare NOT Warfare petition, please take a minute to sign it here. And please watch our short video

Apr 29 Wednesday 8-10pm, Orange: Pride Week 2009- Candlelight Vigil and Walk ocequality.ning.com/events/pride-week-2009-candlelight From Prop 8 to Stonewall, United We Stand. Join the Chapman University Queer community and its allies for a candlelight vigil and walk celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall. Katherine Darmer, Legal Chair of Orange County Equality Coalition and Professor of Law at Chapman University, will discuss the importance of our individual power in creating a united front to advance the LGBTQI Rights Movement. The first 100 attendees will get a free t-shirt. Light a candle to show your support for the LGBTQI community. Show your commitment to human rights and tell the world--or the City of Orange--that everyone deserves to be EQUAL!
Meet in front of Memorial Hall (also known as Bert C. Williams Mall) at Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
Hosts: Chapman University's Queer Straight Alliance(QSA), Associated Students and the First Year Council Contact: Claudia Brena algazul2000@hotmail.com

Apr 30 Thursday 12:30pm, Newport Beach: "Garbage Dreams" Newport Beach Film Festival Edwards Cinema, Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA
The West Coast premiere of "Garbage Dreams." On the outskirts of Cairo, in a city of garbage, three friends, three dreams, one journey. View the movie's trailer at garbagedreams.com

Apr 30 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Orange: "In Darfur" Chapman University, Waltmar Theater, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866.
Orange County for Darfur, Moving Target Theater, and Chapman University invite you to join us for a performance of the critically acclaimed play by Winter Miller. A question and answer discussion will follow the performance. Admission is FREE. All donations will be contributed to Genocide Intervention Network's Civilian Protection Program. For more info. or to RSVP: livingubuntu.org/events/2009/in-darfur

Apr 30 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: UCI Olive Tree Initiative presents: Visions of Peace OTI students discussing their trip to Israel/ Palestine and their efforts to foster dialogue between pro Palestinian and pro Israel student groups at UC Irvine, as well as answer questions from the audience
Irvine Presbyterian Church, 4445 Alton Parkway, Irvine 92604 Contact: Evonne Liew evonneliew@gmail.com For more Olive Tree Initiative events: please visit www.socsci.uci.edu/~cpb/events.html

Apr 30 Thursday 7-9pm, Huntington Beach: Coastal Convergence Society Video Night Conspiracy Round Table Pizza, 19750 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 963-9877

Apr 30 Thursday 7:30-9:30pm, Irvine: Going Green: The Islamic Way Going green isn't about being trendy - it's about respecting our environment and fulfilling our obligation as vicegerents on Earth. In spite of being charged with this duty since the beginning of time, today, we find ourselves facing environmental crises from global warming to alarming water shortages. This event will highlight the prophetic examples given to us through the Qur'an and Sunnah from an environmental perspective. This discussion aims to teach each of us how to interact positively with our environment so that we may preserve it in its own right.
With: Sh. Said Seddouk Imam, Islamic Center of San Gabriel Vally Br. Karim Hakim Environmental Specialist
Emerald Bay C (Student Center) University of California, Irvine

Apr 30 (Last Thursday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group #178 Irvine Monthly Meeting at the Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
At our April meeting, we will discuss our plan of action for Hu Jia, our new prisoner case (see the article in the last newsletter: aiusaoc.org/common/newsletter.html#article1 )
For more details, see our website. For further information about the meeting, please see our group meeting page. For additional questions, please get in touch with us via our contact page.

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May 1 Friday 8:30-10am, Garden Grove: Orange County Labor Federation Employee Free Choice Act Round Table with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Orange County Workers.
Saint Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 13091 Galway Street, Garden Grove, CA 92844 Flyer: oclabor.org/images/docs/EFCA_LORETTA.jpg

May 1 Friday 10am-2pm Santa Ana: March and Rally Meet @ 10am March 10:30am Event: 12noon-2pm By 15th and Sycamore. Leave your flags at home / No flags, bring your banners Wear a white shirt Route of March: Everyone meets at 10am in the Justice for Janitors Office 1516 N. Sycamore St., Santa Ana CA 92709 Then we will be going down main, pass by the ICE building and End at Fiesta Marketplace at noon-2pm by the kiosco.
Workshops: Stop the Raids Legalization Now! Pass the Dream Act End police brutality in Santa Ana.
For More Information Contact: Carolina Samiento bailalaluna@yahoo.com

May 1 Friday 5-6pm, Garden Grove: APIA Community Briefing: Status of the Economy and Education Coastline Community College Garden Grove Center, 12901 Euclid Street, Garden Grove, CA 92804
Please RSVP with Mÿ-Dung Trâ at (714)558-4400 or Lilly Nguyên at (714)621-0102

May 1 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Screening of the film "The Wobblies" (Doors open @ 6:15 P.M.) Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, California (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714)758-1050 uuchurchoc.org Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Featured Film: 7:30 - 8:45 P.M. Open Forum 8:45 - 9:30 P.M.

May 1 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series - The Shape of Water theshapeofwatermovie.com The Shape of Water is a feature documentary that tells the stories of powerful, imaginative and visionary women confronting the destructive development of the Third World with new cultures and a passion for change. The film takes us to Senegal, Israel/Palestine, Brazil, and India where these new cultures, alongside old traditions, end female genital cutting (FGC), offer innovative forms of opposition to the Israeli occupation of Palestine, and show how women are spearheading the implementation of renewable resources and rainforest preservation by tapping trees to obtain rubber.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world. Through a variety of titles and topics, attendees explore what it means to live a life in relationship with each other, our neighbors and the whole community of life. The evening includes refreshments, dialogue and possible opportunities for action.
6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion
Mother Louis Room 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=82

May 1 Friday 8-11pm, Santa Ana: etnies presents the CINEMA: screening of BATTLE IN SEATTLE starring Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Rodriguez, Channing Tatum, Ray Liota, Martin Henderson, Andre Benjamin. The screening will be followed by an informal Q + A with the Director & Writer Stuart Townsend
the Yost Theater. 307 N. Spurgeon St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 visit etniesculture.com for more info

May 2 Saturday 10am-1pm, Buena Park/Costa Mesa/Laguna Beach: Food, Clothing & Book Drive we will be an active donation drive in Buena Park, Costa Mesa, and Laguna Beach, where pairs of individuals will go door-to-door asking for food, clothing or books to assist those affected by the current economic crisis.
All food will be donated to the Orange County Food Bank, all clothing will be donated to Working Wardrobes and all books will be donated to the Martinez Bookstore's Literacy Program.
(Meeting Location given upon RSVP) Buena Park, Costa Mesa, & Laguna Beach Please RSVP by Friday, May 1st (For a full list of the Year of Service cities and dates, please click here.) To participate in one of these exciting programs, please contact me at Lindsay@ocdemocrats.org or (714) 835-5158, with your name, phone number, email address, and the city that you would like to volunteer in.

May 2 Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Aliso Viejo: Soka University's 8th annual International Festival Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 info@soka.edu or (949) 480-4081 soka.edu/page.cfm?p=249

May 2/3 Saturday 9am-Sunday 5pm: Big Sunday log onto bigsunday.org in early April and find a project that suits you!

May 2/3 Saturday/Sunday Noon-7pm, Santa Ana: OC DIY Fest 2009 myspace.com/ocdiyfest is a FREE two-day event focused on Do-it-Yourself (DIY) culture: workshops, skill shares, discussion panels, and more! Located at Santiago Park (Santa Ana Nature Reserve) Dinner will be provided on Saturday night by Santa Ana Food Not Bombs*. Camp fire on Saturday night. Bring your own camping equipment, and sleep under the stars. Really, Really Free Market and acoustic music on Sunday. Workshops, skill shares, and panels include: -Bicycle maintenance -Radical parenting -Non-violent communication -Gardening -Feminism and gender issues -Workers' rights -Alternative health *In order to conserve resources, please bring your own chow kit (i.e. eating utensils, drinking container, and dish).

May 2 Saturday 1-4pm, Laguna Beach: Run for the Roses with Loretta Sanchez Join us for a Kentucky Derby "Run for the Roses" fundraising reception to support Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Hush Restaurant 858 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach CA $100 "Show" $250 "Place" $500 "Win" $1000 PAC $2400 "Millionaire's Row" Please RSVP to Kelly Martinez at 714-839-4431 or kmartinez@loretta.org.

May 2 Saturday 4:30-5:30m, Westminster: Vietnamese American Community Briefing and Evening Tea Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683
For more information and to RSVP, please call 714-621-0102 or 714-558-4400

May 2 Saturday 6-10pm, Costa Mesa: Mother Earth Celebration Fundraiser Yoga Works, 1835 Newport Blvd, A208, Costa Mesa, 92647
Contact us: (949(645-5163 or info@earthresource.org $20 Donation appreciated. Make personal commitments to reduce single use plastic consumption in Orange County

May 3 Sunday 10am, Irvine: Ballot Review at the Woodbridge Village Assoc. Building in the main floor conference room. This review will be facilitated by Keith Boyum, Felicity Figueroa, and Walter Cartwright.
31 Creek Rd, Irvine, CA 92604

May 3 Sunday 11am-3pm, Irvine: Sunday in the Park with OCEC and a small film crew ocequality.ning.com/events/psa-video-shoot
Heritage Park, Culver and Walnut, Irvine, CA 92606
We're hoping to gather AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE for a potluck THIS COMING SUNDAY at Heritage Park in Irvine. A local videographer is making a series of PSA videos for a pro-marriage-equality contest being put on by the LAGLC. He has agreed to partner with OCEC and share the prize money if he wins! The concept is Family and Community: the videos will demonstrate that LGBT families are just like other families and that we value our communities. Bring your own families and other families you may know of (gay or straight), with kids of any age. We will have a potluck style lunch in the park, enjoying each others company and we'll be filmed. Folks will have the opportunity to be interviewed on camera, but do not have to if they don't want to. Bring some sort of food dish to share, and (nonalcoholic) beverages for your family. If you have any games, frisbees, or extra potato sacks hanging around, bring them - maybe we can have sack races! Please RSVP so we can keep a head count. If you have any questions at all don't hesitate to contact Beth Payne, Research and Education Chair, OCEC squinttees@gmail.com 714.319.6266 Thank you in advance! Please share this with other people you know who would be interested in attending. Here is a website for the park: ci.irvine.ca.us/depts/cs/commparks/cparks/cparks_heritage.asp If you would like to check out the director's work visit: ninjagoldfish.com

May 3 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029 As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on. I need to know that we have enough veteran members willing to staff it all day and enough help and transport to get it setup and taken down. If you can help, please respond to (arncomp@pacbell.net) as soon as you can confirm your plans for Sunday. Volunteers: We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meetup at the storage unit, Mini-U-Stor, at 7611 Talbert Ave. HB (that's n/west of Beach Blvd. between Beach and Gothard) at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). We will be back to our regular schedule for breakdown, meaning we will start breakdown about 5PM. Then we load the vehicles and put everything back into storage.

May 3 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: sustainable, community-based economics
What does it mean to be a green, conscientious consumer or business person during these tough economic times? Come learn how local, environmentally sustainable businesses are prospering in the contemporary marketplace.
Confirmed speakers at this meeting include Delilah Snell, owner of eco-friendly The Road Less Traveled Store in Santa Ana; and Jimmy Chiang from Irvine's Way Basics (manufacturers of Z Boards, a plywood alternative made from recycled paper). Representatives from other Orange County-based, ecologically wise businesses will also share their products and business savvy.
The Green Party of Orange County meets at Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters, located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)

May 4 Monday 5pm, Statewide: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE in the May 19 Special Election

May 4 Monday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County: May 19 Ballot Propositions - Are they the good, the bad and the ugly? Marie Callender's Restaurant, 1821 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana. democratsofcentraloc.org

May 4 Monday 7pm, Santa Ana: Santiago People's Garden Meeting This meeting is to discuss a very exciting garden project in Santa Ana! Our goal is to open a community garden. We're hoping to cultivate more than just produce and flowers. We want to offer education in gardening, and also a helping hand to local families and institutions. We're looking for volunteers who are passionate for the environment, church and/or well-being of Orange County's families. We're starting from the very beginning, so there's lots of different work than needs to be done! If you have any questions or concerns, please save them; you will have an opportunity to present them for discussion. Refreshments will be available
First Congregational Church, 2555 Santiago, Santa Ana, CA 92706

[Canceled] May 4 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting Canceled today Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

May 4 Monday 7:30pm, Orange: The Associated Students at Chapman University invite you to meet Adam this Monday, May 4th. Here are the details.
Argyros Forum 209A, Chapman University 1 University Dr. Orange, CA
Adam Abakar, a native Darfurian, had just completed college in Khartoum, the capital of his country Sudan, when he heard disturbing reports coming from his home area. His own government and hired militias were killing the people in his area. He returned to Darfur and worked as a translator and genocide investigator for several organizations including the African Union for three years. He has been to over 300 atrocity sites. Frustrated by the ongoing genocide, reports not getting to the outside world, and resulting lack of action, he began secretly documenting the atrocities and gathering evidence of his government's involvement in the ethnic cleansing of the black indigenous people in Darfur. He did this knowing full well the potential consequences. Those consequences became a reality when he was caught by government troops, escaped and had to flee his country. He's been shot, beaten, and tortured but managed to bring his microchip of photos out of Sudan. He's lost his home, family and country to accomplish his mission. Now he is here in the US sharing his photos and his personal experience to expose the atrocities and bring awareness to the dire situation in Darfur.
Hear his story. See his pictures. Write letters to local congressmen/women and Pres. Obama. Save Darfur. Panelists are: * Adam Abakar, * CK Magliola (Prof. Women's Studies), * Tekle Woldemikael (Dpt. of Sociology, Chair), * Judy Bernstein (Int'l Rescue Committee), * Barbara English / Anshul Mittal (Orange County for Darfur) Free Refreshments! Free Admissions!

May 5 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: "Save Money with Medicare - From Cradle to Grave!" Two knowledgeable speakers will address this subject
Sara Rogers speaking on Universal Health Care in California Dr. Don McCanne speaking on National Single-Payer Health Care Legislation (HB 676)and President Obama's Proposed Plans
Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge lagunawoodsvillage.com/section.cfm?id=493

May 6 Wednesday 7-9pm, Irvine: Sustainable Seafood University of California Irvine Dining Pippin Tolkien Room.
Farm-raised or wild caught? Bottom trawling and bycatch? Join a dynamic guest panel of local seafood and marine conservation agencies for an in-depth look into seafood consumption. Event sponsored by the Aquarium of the Pacific and Catch 22 Fisheries. RSVP/more information: ucirealfoodchallenge.weebly.com/sustainable-seafood.html.

May 6 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County regular meeting. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Featured speaker is Beth Krom, former Irvine city mayor and councilwoman, and candidate for 48th CD. Krom will speak on Orange County environmental issues; Sheila McDonald, League of Women Voters, will talk about the May 19 election propositions and members will report on the CDP State Convention. Contact Susan Kopicki sckopicki@yahoo.com.

May 7 Thursday 2-3pm, Irvine: Don't Fire Dan Choi! Dan Choi - American hero, friend of OCEC, founding member of "Knights Out" - is being fired for being gay. He bravely "came out" on national television on the Rachel Maddow show, where he also discussed Don't Ask Don't Tell and the formation of Knights Out (http://knightsout.org/). Give an hour of your time for a man who spent 18 months risking his life in Iraq and is now being fired because he wouldn't lie about his sexuality. Join OCEC in Irvine on Thurs at 2pm to show your support and share your outrage. PROTEST D.A.D.T. SUPPORT DAN CHOI For more info about the Orange County Equality Coalition, please visit ocequality.ning.com
Bridge over Campus Dr Military Recruitment Office 4255 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612 couragecampaign.org/page/event/detail/wrjs

May 7 Thursday 3:30-5pm, Irvine: The International Studies Public Forum: "The Politics of Sustainable Coffee in the Americas" with Christopher Bacon, University of California, Berkeley
UC Irvine, Social Science Plaza A, Room 1100 internationalstudies.ss.uci.edu/event.php?eid=1222

May 7 Thursday 5:45-9pm, Anaheim: Human Relations Awards The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim
Awards 38 Co-Hosts Sandra Hutchens, Orange County Sheriff-Coroner and Michael V. Drake, M.D., Chancellor, University of California, Irvine invite you to join them at a very special gala event. This celebration brings together outstanding community leaders who are dedicated to honoring the richness of Orange County's diversity and to raise funds to strengthen and broaden the agency's programs. This year we are expecting a sell out crowd to join us in honoring the human relations efforts of seldom-recognized diverse leaders, model community policing programs and exemplary school programs that create safe, inclusive schools.
Awards 38 Recipients: La Quinta High School Laurel High School Paul Revere Elementary School Jessie Allen CHEC (Community Health Enrichment Collaborative) Health Committee Sukh Chugh Felicity Figueroa Larry Kugelman Olive Tree Initiative
egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Info%20OC/Departments%20&%20Agencies/OC%20Human%20Relations/Human%20Relations%20Awards For event sponsorship information please contact Barbara Hunt at 714-834-7181.

May 7 (1^st Thursday) 6pm, Fullerton: Democrats of North Orange County Meeting Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton ocdemocrats.org/index.php/blogs/upcoming/democrats_of_north_orange_county_meeting2

May 7 Thursday 7pm, Anaheim: MoveOn Power Up America Organizing Meeting This dessert potluck gathering has two purposes. 1. Re-group our council. Has it been awhile since you've joined us? Do you think Obama doesn't need us anymore? Is the word on the street as progressive as you'd like it to be? Has Karen been slacking off and dropping the ball with this council? Well....NOT ANYMORE!!! 2. Toward the end of the month we will join the hundreds of other MoveOn councils across the nation in pushing the Green Jobs and Green Economy agenda. We will inform the public and our Congress people that the Waxman/Markey Bill supports our interests (and though not perfect, hence it's chance to actually get through!) and our Congress people need to jump on board since their constituents want them to. Please come, meet, greet, eat and brainstorm with us for this late May event as well as possible ones in the future. pol.moveon.org/event/orgmeeting/93705

May 7 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: Town Hall Meeting: The Supreme Court Marriage Decision Update and Q&A The Student Lounge, Santa Ana College, 1530 W 17th St
Confirmed speakers are: Two of the plaintiffs, Robin Tyler and Diane Olson Jenny Pizer, Senior Counsel and Marriage Project Director, Lambda Legal, co-counsel in Strauss vs. Horton, the LGBT community's challenge to Prop. 8. Kevin O?Grady, Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League Marc Solomon, Equality California Jonipher Kwong, California Faith for Equality Jeff Letourneau, ECCO Alex Vasqez, Santa Ana College Gay Straight Alliance Moderated by Ginger Hahn, Executive Director, The Center OC
If this is Decision Day, meeting will be canceled. Go to the Old Orange County Courthouse instead

May 7 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: ACLU Orange County Chapter-Michael Novick Editor & Publisher, Turning The Tide Michael Novick is a teacher unionist and long-time anti-racist activist who has worked to free political prisoners such as Mumia Abu-Jamal, Leonard Peltier, Carlos Alberto Torres and Marilyn Buck for many years. He is the author of "White Lies White Power -The Fight Against White Supremacy and Reactionary Violence" and editor of "Turning the Tide: Journal of Anti-Racist Action, Research & Education
Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 156000 Sand Canyon Ave (at Waterworks Way) Irvine, CA 92618

May 7 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: The Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition invites you to a free screening of the documentary, "View from a Grain of Sand". The movie .is a harrowing, thought-provoking, yet intimate portrait of Afghan women's history over the last 30 years. Please feel free to distribute the enclosed flyer to your family and friends. You can enjoy this month's Movie Night presentation at: St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Avenue Whittier, CA 90602 (Corner of Wardman & Washington Ave) For more info call (562) 587-6270 or (562) 325-5268

May 8 Friday 8:30-10am, Buena Park: Orange County Labor Federation 3rd Annual Building Fund Cinco de Mayo Celebration Breakfast UFCW 324, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620 oclabor.org/images/docs/BUILDING_FUND_FINAL_1.psf.pdf

May 8 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Special Report on El Salvador's Recent Elections (Doors open @ 6:15 P.M.) Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, California (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714)758-1050 uuchurchoc.org Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Featured Speakers: 7:30 - 8:45 P.M. Open Forum 8:45 - 9:30 P.M.

May 8 Friday 7pm, Costa Mesa: MoveOn Power Up America Organizing Meeting This is a planning/organizing meeting for the May Irvine Council MoveOn event to be held on/about May 30th. Please join us for potluck hors d'ouvres and drinks pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=93642

May 8 Friday 7:30pm, Laguna Beach: Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil Yoga Works. 30818 Pacific Costa Highway. Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Movie night is a free event organized by Transition Laguna but donation are very welcome. Transition Laguna is a non-profft which offers a positive approach in supporting community toward sustainability and resilience in light of an uncertain energy future. We are part of an international movement which is collaboratively helping communities thrive with local food, water and energy. Contact: Max Isles 949-510-1350 maxisles@gmail.com
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half - and food by 80 percent - people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis - the massive reduction of fossil fuels - is a living example of a resilient country offering hope and joy to the world. youtube.com/watch?v=-VHt5QchfdQ (See also May 20

May 9 Saturday: Please put non-perishable food out by your mail box for the 17th annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. feedoc.org/stampouthunger

[Canceled] May 9 (Usually 2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting Canceled Because most of us will be at Winter Soldier web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

May 9 Saturday 10am-noon, Aliso Viejo: Democracy for America-Orange County Special Event: Field trip with photographer Mark Kirchner to Manzanar Pilgrimage: Photographs from the Manzanar National Historic Site. Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.
The exhibition features 70 black and white photographs that span 25 years. It is part of an on-going body of work to document and discover both historic and contemporary challenges, issues and directions faced by the Japanese American community. To join the group, please rsvp to Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@yahoo.com. We will meet at Soka University's Founders Hall and view the exhibit with the photographer.

May 9 Saturday 3-6pm, Irvine: Human Harmony, A Musical Benefit Concert by Iraqi-American Artists for "No More Victims" The University of Irvine, Crystal Cove Auditorium, A311 Student Center, Irvine 92697 Tickets are $45 for Adults ~ $15 for Students - To purchase tickets online please go to nomorevictims.org/register.php For more information or to purchase tickets by check, please email: info@nomorevictims.org

May 9 Saturday 1-8pm, Pasadena: Winter Soldier Southwest Eyewitness of the Occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan Join us and witness live testimony from local veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Be a part of history and listen to their powerful stories that will expose the human consequences of a failed policy. Hear what military families have to say about the wars and listen to veterans from other wars.
Build R, RM 122, Pasadena City College 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA. 91106 For more information or if you interested in tabling: contact Wendy Barranco at wendy@ivaw.org or call Pat Alviso 562-833-8035

May 9 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org OC: & Women For: OC invite you to A Farewell Celebration of Thanks for Elaine Booth (past president of WF:OC) & Steve Spanier (founder of the OC chapter of RD)
Irvine Ranch Water District building at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. ReclaimDemocracyOC.org

May 10 Sunday 9am-noon, San Juan Capistrano: Mothers Day w/ Mother Earth: VOLUNTEER at Caspers Park w/ Back to Natives Caspers Wilderness Park, 33401 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Spend the morning with mom taking care of Mother Earth! Assist Back to Natives in restoring Oak Savannah habitat in Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano. Last year we began by planting native oak trees. In May we will be weeding the non-native weeds away from the young oaks. Everyone is invited - children below high school must be accompanied by a parent. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, hat, and closed toed shoes. For more information or to RSVP: 949-509-4787 or volunteer@backtonatives.org

May 10 Sunday 10am-1pm, Anaheim: American Muslim Health Professionals presents: Health Policy Speakers Training A training on how to engage in advocacy from a faith perspective, as well as a discussion on some policy options at the state and federal level. It ends early enough that you can still take Mom out for a late lunch for Mother's Day!
By Elizabeth Sholes Director of Public Policy CA Council of Churches/CA Church IMPACT
Access California Services 2180 West Crescent Ave., Suite C Anaheim, CA 92801 Contact Info: Nazia Khan 559/313-9906

May 10 Sunday 1-3pm, Orange: 4th Annual CODEPINK OC Mother's Day Vigil at the Circle! Dear Code Pink OC activists, supporters and all mothers against war, We are very saddened that the occupation in Iraq has not yet ended while the occupation in Afghanistan is now escalating. So in solidarity with local Code Pink chapters all across the nation, we will be holding our 4th annual Mother's Day vigil for peace next Sunday May 10th from 1-3 pm at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange. Please see the flyer attached.
As you may already know, the original purpose for Mother's Day was for peace:
"Arise then...women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts! From the bosom of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with Our own. It says: Disarm! Disarm!"? Julia Ward Howe, Mother's Day Proclamation, 1870
So we are asking as many of you to please come and join us in demanding that these wars end and to bring our sons and daughters home from Iraq and Afghanistan NOW! Here is the calendar link: http://www.codepink4peace.org/calendar.php?id=2975 Please let me know if you will be joining us! And if you are not able to, please see these link: http://www.codepink4peace.org/section.php?id=401 to find out how Code Pink will be celebrating Mother's Day at the White House. I am proud to say that 4 fabulous OC Code Pink members have created 60 knitted squares that will be on Code Pink's White House cozy! Thank you very much! In peace for mothers everywhere! Kathy (Code Pink OC)

May 11 Monday noon, Irvine: Jim Lafferty Palestine Is The Issue Jim Lafferty is a founding member of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Lawyers Guild. He is also a leading member of the ANSWER Coalition, a grassroots anti-war movement.
UCI Flagpoles on the UCI Campus msu-uci.com

[Date change] May 11 Monday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club "Rocco, The Vote" This month only we are meeting on Monday May 11, not Tuesday May 12, speaker is correct. Thanks.
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
An interesting documentary film "Rocco, The Vote" and narrative by Fred Smoller, Professor of Political Science, Chapman University. Buffet dinner $20 inclusive, 6 pm dinner, 7pm meeting. Meeting only fee $5 non members, $3 members Find out more events and information at socdc.org

May 11 Monday 7:30, Irvine: Occupation 101 Award-Winning Documentary Film-Screening
Student Center, Crystal Cove Auditorium msu-uci.com

May 12 Tuesday noon Irvine: UCI: Panel on Obama & LGBT Equality Issues Come to a panel on Obama and LGBT equality issues (Don't Ask Don't Tell, Hate Crimes, and the Supreme Court) on TUESDAY MAY 12 at 12 NOON at Moss Cove B on the UCI campus. The panelists will include Professors Tony Smith and Matthew Beckmann of UCI's Department of Political Science and Katherine Darmer, law professor at Chapman University .
Hosted by SAME (Student Alliance for Marriage Equality)

May 12 Tuesday noon-1pm & 5:30-7:30, Irvine: Witness in Palestine: with Anna Baltzer To those who critically analyze world news coverage, it is clear that the mainstream media often reports just one side of world issues. The Palestine-Israel conflict is no exception, as footage of attacks on innocent Israelis is shown repeatedly, yet the coverage of attacks on Palestinian civilians often misses the news. Anna Baltzer presents a first-hand look at the true condition of Palestine, and provides key insight into daily life under occupation from her own experiences in the territory. msu-uci.com
Part I noon-1pm UCI Flagpoles on the UCI Campus
Part II 5:30-7:30pm Crystal Cove Auditorium, Student Center, UCI

May 12 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur - Planning Meeting 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
OCFD seeks to increase awareness among local residents about the continued suffering in Darfur and the surrounding region and to get our elected officials and others in positions of influence to take more action in order to halt the genocide. Come to our planning meeting to find out how you can make a difference. For more information, visit ocfordarfur.org.

May 12 Tuesday 6:30pm, Orange: Double Green = Business + Environment Chapman Law Professor Francine Lipman and owner of the Road Less Traveled Store Delilah Snell talk about being green to help both the environment and the bottom line. Prof. Lipman shares her experiences using a conservation easement on her farm to both keep the farm as agricultural land and to generate tax breaks for her family. Delilah Snell talks about being green as a business model. Cost: $35 person, $25 for OCYD members Includes appetizers from Byblos Cafe and stimulating conversation! Where: Carpenters Union Hall, 1916 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868 When: 6:30 PM - Mix and Mingle, 7:00 PM - Program RSVP to Lindsay Hopkins, 714-835-5158, info@ocdemocrats.org, ocdemocrats.org

May 12 Tuesday 7-8:30pm, Irvine: 18th Annual Margolis Lecture Faith in Peace: The International Criminal Court and the Darfur Crisis" with guest speaker Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im Charles H oward Candler Professor School of Law, Emory University
UCI Student Center, Pacific Ballroom A&B University of California, Irvine
Dr. An-Na'im's visit to UCI is made possible by the UC Human Rights Initiative, Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies, Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC), Peace Gift, Difficult Dialogues Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, UCI Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics and Morality, International Studies Program, Center for Citizen Peacebuilding, Center for Law and Society, and Humanities Center. This lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is available for $7.00 in the Social Science Parking Structure. For further details, please contact Sandy Cushman, scushman@uci.edu or 949-824-3344.

May 12 Tuesday 7-8:30pm, Long Beach: Yes We Can democratic club: Representative from LB League of Women Voters to Speak on Ballot Measures the Library, a Coffeehouse, 3418 E Broadway, Long Beach (Cross street is Redondo; arrive early for best parking)
FREE event! Come hear (unbiased) speaker Janiece McConnell, representative of the League of Women Voters Long Beach, decipher in detail the ballot measures for the upcoming Tuesday, May 19th special election. Order snack/dinner in advance by calling 562-433-2393 I hope to see you there - all are welcome! From: cindygoss@earthlink.net

May 13 Wednesday noon-1, Irvine: Cynthia McKinney: Investing in Apartheid We as Americans directly contribute to the blood that's shed in Palestine. As the United States government funds the weapons which Israel uses in its attacks, it is our tax dollars which constitute these funds. What's more, Israel is the largest recipient of foreign aid from the US, which promotes the building of further illegal settlements on Palestinian land. McKinney will discuss the little-known details of just how big a role America plays in bolstering the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
UCI Flagpoles on the UCI Campus msu-uci.com

May 13 Wednesday noon, Costa Mesa: The Democratic Foundation Of Orange County Cordially invites you to a Special Luncheon With The Honorable Bill Lockyer CA State Treasurer
The Center Club 650 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa
There is no charge for DFOC Members current with their membership dues. Non-Member tickets are $45.00. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Josh Kurpies, Executive Director, at (714) 979-4436 or via email at josh@dfoc.com by Friday, May 8th.
Please Save the Following Dates: Saturday, May 30 - Luncheon w/ State Controller John Chiang Friday, June 19 - Luncheon w/ Assemblymember Tom Torlakson

May 13 Wednesday 6:30pm, Chula Vista: Stop Blackwater Protest/Comment copswiki.org/w/bin/view/Common/BlackwaterInSouthwesternCollege Put a stop to agreement between SWC and Blackwater to allow the firm to subject students to pro-mercenary messages at Blackwater-Xe warfare training facility. After the rally, attend Governing Board meeting at 7pm in Room 214. The college is located at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Info: 619-820-5321 Contact Sharon Tipton madebutante@yahoo.com if you want to carpool

May 13 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Gus Ayer, former council member and mayor of Fountain Valley who served as Debbie Cook's campaign manager in 2008. Gus will speak on how to win as a Democratic candidate in a predominantly Republican county. Question-and-answer session follows. Members free; guests $2. Refreshments served. Club business, legislative action and volunteer opportunities are also on the schedule. The meeting is at Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1, in Laguna Woods Village. For further information, call Betty Brodsky at 949 458-1075 lw-dems.org

May 13 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance Speakers from Orange County Central Labor Council & OC Equality Coalition
International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 67thad.com

May 13 Wednesday 7-8:45pm, Huntington Beach: Residents For Responsible Desalination (R4RD.org) Spring Town Hall Meeting Eader Elementary School, 9291Banning St., Huntington Beach 92646
Presents former Mayor Debbie Cook will discuss: Greening the Economy- Initiatives to Build a Self-sustaining Economy & Meet & Greet HB's New City Administrator, Fred Wilson, will discuss "The City's Fiscal & Physical Health" plus a Public Works Dept. presentation on "HB's Water Conservation Programs" This town hall meeting offers: • Updates on the HB Poseidon Desal Project • An opportunity to become "desal" informed • Connects you with neighbors and friends • Admission Free - Public Invited • Coffee (bring your cup) & Great Cookies Please call 714-374-0380 for more information.

May 13 Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm, Irvine: Cynthia McKinney: Sailing to the Shores of Oppression Their mission was a peaceful mission, McKinney said. Why, then, would the Israeli navy ship block the Dignity boat, full of humanitarian aid and medical supplies, from entering the war-torn Gaza region? McKinney calls upon the Obama administration to take an active role in the Palestine crisis, especially since the weapons used in the recent Gaza offensive at the beginning of 2009 were supplied by the United States.
Crystal Cove Auditorium, Student Center UCI msu-uci.com

May 14 Thursday noon-1pm, Irvine; Amir Abdel Malik Ali: To Exist is to Resist Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - these American ideals are foreign to the Palestinians, who are forced to live under circumstances that inhibit their basic freedoms. Silence is complicity - one must rise up and stand strong against injustice. As activist Amir Abdel Malik Ali will argue, If there is any chance for the Palestinians to free themselves from the chains of oppression, it is up to not only them, but everyone with a moral conscience to take a stand against unjust regimes in the world such as the Israeli government.
The Flagpoles, UCI msu-uci.com

May 14 Thursday 6-8:45pm, Irvine: League of Conservation Voters 10th Anniversary Awards Dinner University Club at UCI
We will be recognizing and honoring those who helped Save the Trestles as well as our special Lifetime Achievement Award. Our event is always fun, inspirational, has great food and drinks, and is a great time to meet and greet fellow environmentalists. oclcv.org

May 14 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: "Paying the Price" Movie Screening and Panel Discussion University of California Irvine Rowland Hall 101.
What is fair food and labor? UCI's film premiere of "Paying the Price" examines the impoverished lives of migrant workers from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico. Movie followed by a guest panel & open discussion about fair labor issues in agriculture. Event sponsored by Fair Food Across Borders, United Farm Workers, UCI Community Outreach Partnership Center, UCI Center for Unconventional Security Affairs, Radical Student Union at UCI, and the Student/Farmworker Alliance. RSVP/more information: ucirealfoodchallenge.weebly.com/paying-the-price.html

May 14 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats (OCYD) OCYD.net will be having its monthly general meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Our invited guest will be Councilmember Beth Krom of Irvine, who is currently a candidate for the CA 48th congressional district. She will briefly speak why she is running for congress and on the important role Young Professionals will have in the upcoming 2010 midterm election. This is a great opportunity to learn about congressional contests and be motivated to participate in the democratic process. Join us and learn about exciting opportunities to become politically active in your community as officer reports and member announcements will be made at the meeting.

May 14 Thursday 7:30-9:30pm, Irvine; Amir Abdel Malik Ali: Silence is Consent As Americans secure in our comfortable lifestyles, we are often oblivious and sadly apathetic towards other regions of the world which are entrenched in volatile conflict and humanitarian distress. With all the resources and education we have at our fingertips, activist Amir Abdel Malik Ali will highlight that the very least we can do is use our voices to speak out against such atrocities and unjustness. After all, as Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." So what are we waiting for?
Crystal Cove Auditorium, Student Center, UCI msu-uci.com

May 15 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Irvine: Fiesta Fundraiser for Beth Krom Beth Krom has done a fantastic job in Irvine as a current member of the city council and former Mayor. Now she is getting ready to take her public service to the next level. Please join supporters at Fiesta Fundraiser to support Beth's race for Congress!
El Torito Grill, 1910 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614 Suggested contribution levels: $50 Jalapeno $100 Salsa $250 Tortilla $500 Guacamole $1000 Margarita $1500 Fajita $2400 The Whole Enchilada Click here to RSVP or email info@BethKrom.com. If you can't attend this event, check out other upcoming events supporting Beth's race by clicking here.

May 15 Friday 7pm-midnight, Buena Park: OC PRIDE `Odyssey Adventures is proud to present the first official Orange County GLBT Pride Event to be held at Knott's Berry Farm® on Friday night May 15, 2009 from 7:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. WITH RIDES, ROLLERCOASTERS, GAMES AND ARCADES, THIS PRIDE EVENT WILL BE THE MOST THRILLING GLBT EVENT YOU WILL EVER EXPERIENCE! DON'T MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN! OCEC Activism Chair Elizabeth Aversa will be speaking briefly on Prop 8 and Orange County Equality Coalition

May 16 Saturday 7am-1pm, Anaheim: OC AIDS WALK Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA 92806-6143 aidswalk.org/oc

May 16,17,22-24,29-31 Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm, Santa Ana: Breath of Fire Presents.... Aristophanes' Lysistrata - a Classical Greek Comedy! A comic account of one woman's extraordinary mission to end "the war" the Peloponnesian war. Lysistrata convinces the women of Greece to withhold sexual privileges from their husbands as a means of forcing the men to negotiate a peace, a strategy however that inflames the battle between the sexes. The play is notable for its exposé of sexual relations in a male-dominated society and for its use of both double entendre and explicit obscenities. Basically it's really funny even today.
Adult language, content, and partial nudity - Not suited for children. Directed and Adapted by Ernie Lee Produced by Sara Guerrero and Ernie Lee.
Join us on May 16th for Opening Night & reception. Tickets are $20 for Opening Night. Please RSVP at breathoffire.org or call (714) 600-0129
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble 310 W. 5th Street (2nd Floor) Santa Ana, CA 92701

May 16 Saturday 9am-2pm, Irvine: Health Care Video Project at University Center, inside the Center, near University Towers. University Center is off Campus Drive between Stanford and Bridge. We are asking people to tell their health care stories for a video that we will be making. We also need volunteers to help out that day. The planning meeting is in the same location, 9 am, Saturday May 9th. Sponsored by the Democratic Kaffee-Klatch, an activity of the 70th AD Democratic Action Club and the Democrats of Greater Irvine. Information at 949 929-6512 or htoji@cox.net.

May 16 Saturday 9am, Irvine: Join us for a special outing with Irvine Councilmember Beth Krom, We'll meet at 34 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine 92603 and walk on Quail Hill Loop Trail, an easy two-mine natural surface at the foot of Quail Hill. then we'll have light refreshments. The walk is sponsored by the Serra Club's Orange County Political Committee. Councilwomen Krom will answer your question about both the limits and possibilities of projects that council members are able to implement, whether they concern clean water, green buildings, green jobs, bike trails, transportation, recycling, or thee Orange County Great Park.

May 16 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America - and Found Unexpected Peace William Lobdell, an award-winning journalist, author, blogger, speaker, college lecturer and media consultant and author of "Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America - and Found Unexpected Peace" will be speaking to the Orange County chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. He will be discussing his story of covering religion in Southern California and how his experiences led him into a new understanding of God, religion, and faith. Mr. Lobdell will also be signing books at the event.
Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine, CA More info: Steph Campbell, President Orange County Chapter Americans United for Separation of Church and State 714/299-4551

not May 16 Saturday 4-11pm, Silverado: Due to event conflict with Doheny Blues Fest and the local community fight to save our elementary school, the Tree Hugger's Ball has been moved to June 20th, 2009. Sorry for any inconvenience.

May 17 Sunday 10am-noon, Santa Ana: Santiago People's Garden Congregation Presentation This is our opportunity to appeal to the First Congregational Church and its sister churches. We want to build a responsible and proactive prototype that can take root anywhere. We plan to present our ideas and progress with our project, and to encourage others to join our green force! This is open to any person, no matter what your religious beliefs or non belief. First Congregational Church, 2555 Santiago, Santa Ana, CA 92706

May 17 Sunday 10am-noon, Orange: Organizing for America (OFA) Listening Tour At these meetings, supporters are able to meet with OFA state staff members, hear about some of the lessons learned during the election, and offer thoughts on how best to organize in their communities.
California Director of OFA, Mary Jane Stevenson, will be discussing: 1. OFA structure 2. Volunteer opportunities 3. The future of this historic grassroots organization YOU helped create
Teamsters Hall, 140 South Marks Way/ Orange, CA 92868 Your ideas will then be used to write state-specific plans for Organizing for America in 2009 and beyond. Please click here to RSVP for this event.

May 17 (moved from usual 2^nd Sunday) 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women In North OC Meeting Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E Amerige, Fullerton progressivewinoc.org I: Start of Meeting 1:00 II: Introductions and Announcements: 1:00 - 1:28 III: Review and approval of minutes 1:28-1:30 IV: Officer Reports: 1:30 - 1:55 VI: Old Business: 1:55 - 2:30 o New Member Recruitment: Recruitment Tools o Report on 72nd AD tabling o BFF (Best Foot Forward) o YD/College Dem Reports and Support Strategies o Dream Act resolution VI: New Business: 2:31 - 2:57 o 2010 Election and Campaign Support o Coalition of O. C. Women-s Groups o Newsletter articles VII: Next Meeting: date and place 2:58 - 2:59 VIII: Adjournment 3:00

May 17 Sunday 1-4pm, Irvine: The Africa Project Fashion Show UCI's The Africa Project CLUB is having their first Fashion Show to raise money for the orphans of Nkandla. UC Irvine Street: Doheny Beach AB in the Student Center TICKETS: UC Irvine Students: $11 (Must show I.D. at the door) Others: $15 at the door NOTE: BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE (ONLINE) AND GET A DISCOUNT UC Irvine Students= $9 Others=$11 For more information, please visit our website at theafricaproject.com ENTERTAINMENT: AJ Alexander: http://www.myspace.com/ajalexandermusic Lelia Broussard http://www.leliabroussard.com/ Payam Larijani Phd Guitarist Shaden Mahjoob Belly Dancing Food will also be served on the day of the event. To reserve an early spot or if you would like to help, please email us at theafricaprojectatuci@gmail.com

May 17 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County: "I Was an Atheist in a Foxhole" Vietnam 40 years later: Our featured speaker will be Robert A. Richert, combat veteran of the Vietnam War and freethought advocate, who titles his presentation: "I Was an Atheist in a Foxhole" Robert is a second-generation atheist. Following his service in Vietnam, in the early 1980's, Robert joined various freethought groups reacting to the emergence of the religious right. He continues to speak out on issues related to this. He is a graduate of Cal State Long Beach and has made a living as a professional artist since 1982.
Irvine Ranch Water District building located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 ochumanists.org

May 17 Sunday 2:30pm, Fountain Valley: Rally for Darfur Mile Square Regional Park, 16400 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley 92708 Join your community, local dignitaries and religious leaders, as you add your voice to protest the ongoing slaughter taking place in Darfur, Sudan. Together we can send a message from Orange County to Washington DC that we will not permit genocide on our watch. We will re-sanctify the words, "Never Again." There is strength in numbers so bring your family and friends. Spend an hour doing something that can make a difference! for more info call (818)501-1836 or email mina@JewishWorldWatch.org

[New time] May 17 Sunday 4pm, Irvine: 70th AD Democratic Action Club and Democrats of Greater Irvine The Honorable John Chiang, California State Controller, will be our speaker. Since he has another speaking engagement at 6 pm, we are moving our meeting time to 4 pm. Please come, check in, and put in your supper menu order so we can introduce John promptly at 4:30 pm To expedite our quick check in and allow John time to speak and answer your questions, please pay for your supper in advance on Act Blue. If you are not a club member and do not want supper, you can also pay the $5.00 charge on Act Blue. Go to actblue.com/page/may2009
Marie Callender's Restaurant, 15363 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92604 US

May 18 Monday 6-8pm, Irvine: UCI Young Dems Health Care Forum "Gotcha Covered! America's New Direction in Health Care"
What is Universal Health Care and why should we care? Why are seeing hospitals across the nation closing or enduring ever-increasing cutbacks? How does the current cost of health insurance effect small business owners who are struggling to stay afloat amidst a recession? Is there a solution?
Former State Senator Joe Dunn, J.D., Bill Honigman, M.D., emergency room physician at area hospital Kaiser Permanente, health care advocate Cindy Young and congressional candidate and former Irvine mayor Beth Krom will address these questions and more, as well as offer steps we can take toward a solution. The issue of Universal Health Care will be examined and discussed by speakers whose combined experiences offer a rare, comprehensive overview of this complex topic.
U.C. Irvine Student Center, Pacific Ballroom (A&B), Irvine, CA 92629 Maps: uci.edu/campus_maps.php R.S.V.P. uciObama@gmail.com Admission is free and the event is open to the public. On-campus parking $7.00. Donations gratefully accepted at the door.

May 18 Monday 7pm, Anaheim: UNRWA update on Gaza situation Dr. Thomas Neu, Executive Director of the American Friends of UNRWA Association is returning from Gaza where he was assessing the humanitarian situation on the ground. He will speak to the community about his findings and UNRWA's role in alleviating the current crisis.
Access California Services, 2180 W. Crescent Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801(refreshments will be served). Please RSVP. accesscalifornia@yahoo.com Or Call 714 917-0440

May 18 Monday 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25th we will be moving the meeting up a week to Monday, May 18th. For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

May 18 (3^rd Monday) 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Meeting. Popular liberal blogger and entertaining speaker, Brad Friedman, will be the major program at the Canyon Democrats May meeting. Norman Murray Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. For more information, go to canyondemocrats.org

May 19 Tuesday 6:15-8:30am, Fountain Valley: OC-RAP Leafleting: Los Amigos High School WHAT: Hand leaflets to students (and parents) about the realities of military enlistment WHERE: Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MAP WHEN: Tuesday May 19, 2009 TIME: 6:15 - 8:30 a.m. -- meet on the corner of Newhope and Heil PARKING: Plenty of residential parking off Heil and Newhope. Read all signs carefully to avoid ticketing / towing. Wherever you park, please do ***NOT*** park at Los Amigos High School. WHO: Experienced and inexperienced volunteers alike are welcome. We will train you if this is your first time -- you will be partnered up with another volunteer. Debriefing: Location & time will be determined day of. To volunteer, email or call Mark: giordanm@gmail.com // (949) 701-3156.

May 19 Tuesday 12:20-12:55pm, Fullerton: Troy Davis Petition Drive Throughout the week, we will be collecting signatures in classrooms for Troy Davis. As our final event, we will be tabling at the Troy High School quad to collect signatures and to raise awareness about what happened to Troy Davis, as well as the death penalty. http://www.amnestyusa.org/death-penalty/troy-davis-finality-over-fairness/day-of-action-for-troy-davis/page.do?id=1011673#California Contact: Stacy Suh trhs.amnesty@gmail.com

May 19 Tuesday 7am-8pm, Statewide: Election Day Polls open sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_j.htm#2009statewidespecial

May 19 Tuesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: Bolsa Chica Land Trust Town Hall Meeting Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Come hear updates on important issues at Bolsa Chica such as, the Warner Footbridge, efforts to SAVE the Upper Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Sacred Cogged Stone Site/Archeological Site, and more! We will also be introducing CPR FOR THE MESA- The Restoration Plan for the Bolsa Chica Mesa Light refreshments will be served. For more information call the BCLT office at 714-846-1001

May 19 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: Friends of UNRWA Director cousinscluboc.org Dr. Thomas Neu, Executive Director of Friends of UNRWA headquartered in Washington DC. He is currently in Jerusalem and plans to visit Gaza. UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency is the largest UN operation in the Middle East, helping Palestinian refugees.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

May 20 Friday 5-7pm, Newport Beach: Please join Women In Leadership For an event supporting Beth Krom for Congress Home of Melinda Seely Address provided upon RSVP info@bethkrom.com

May 20 Friday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil Oasis Child, 380 Glenneyre St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Movie night is a free event organized by Transition Laguna but donation are very welcome. Transition Laguna is a non-profit which offers a positive approach in supporting community toward sustainability and resilience in light of an uncertain energy future. We are part of an international movement which is collaboratively helping communities thrive with local food, water and energy. Contact: Max Isles 949-510-1350 maxisles@gmail.com
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half - and food by 80 percent - people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis - the massive reduction of fossil fuels - is a living example of a resilient country offering hope and joy to the world. youtube.com/watch?v=-VHt5QchfdQ (See also May 8

May 21 4:30pm, Anaheim: Picket and Rally at Cytec the Machinist District Lodge 725 went on strike last week, at Cytec that produces sensitive aeronautical parts for the military and airline industry. Their major concerns are: Mandatory overtime Lack of necessary training Elimination of 'past practice In coordination with them, rhw AFL-CIO are planning a major picket and rally this coming Thursday May 21st starting at 4:30 PM. (Picket will start at 4:30 PM, program and speakers at 5 PM) at the site in Anaheim. They are on the picket line 24/7 at Cytec (1440 N. Kraemer Blvd Anaheim, CA 92806) Any questions can be referred to the Machinist Business Rep, Joel Ochoa (916) 769-0758 or Julio Perez from the Orange County Labor Federation at (714) 385-1534

new May 21 (3^rd Thursday) 7pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club's guest speakers will be Rose Espinoza, Mayor of La Habra, and Tom Daly, Orange County Clerk-Recorder. Both are running for the open County Supervisor seat in north Orange County. Join us at 6:00 pm for dinner. At Mimi's on Euclid, just south of the 91 Freeway. For more info: Ken Burke (714) 998-6935

May 21 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: OC Green Drinks is a casual, monthly get together for anyone and everyone interested in chatting about and advocating all things "green". ocgreendrinks.com
The Road Less Traveled Store, 2204 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 roadlesstraveledstore.com

May 21 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine; George Galloway: Viva Palestina When the brutal offensive on Gaza was launched at the end of 2008, leaving an array of destruction, devastation, and heartache, George Galloway took the initiative to set-up a lifeline to Gaza - the Viva Palestina convoy. Rather than taking a passive approach to the crisis, Galloway proactively launched medical aid, clothing, food, and other vital survival supplies to help save Gaza from plunging into a humanitarian disaster. The Viva Palestina convoy continues its efforts today, and as it is run by volunteer efforts, everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the cause.
Pacific Ballroom CD, Student Center, UCI msu-uci.com

May 22 Friday 8:30am, Anaheim/Costa Mesa/Garden Grove/La Habra/Mission Viejo/Orange/Santa Ana/Westminster: Rally in Los Angeles Against IHSS Budget Cuts Come and support UDW and other Homecare providers as well as IHSS consumers in front of Speaker Karen Bass' office in the city of Los Angeles. We Demand Real Leadership! No Cuts in IHSS Homecare! Buses leave @ 8:30 a.m Friday May 22nd from a city near you. For more information please contact: Yensi Hernandez or Raul Romero @ (877) 483-9937 or (714) 663-1082. Thank you for your support!
Garden Grove Buses: UDWA Office (Corner: Garden Grove blvd & Fairview) 13252 Garden Grove Bl Garden Grove, CA 92843
Anaheim Bus: Anaheim Marketplace Swapmeet 1440 South Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
Orange Bus: Teamsters (Corner: Chapman & Mark Way) 2020 W. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 92868
Westminster Bus: Asian Mall (PHUOC LOC THO) (back of mall) 9300 Bishop Ave. Westminster, CA
La Habra Bus: Green Hill Baptist Church 2200 West Imperial High Way La Habra, CA
Costa Mesa Bus: St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church 148 E. 22nd Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Mission Viejo Bus: United Methodist Church 26001 Muirlands Blvd. Mission Viejo, CA 92651
Santa Ana Buses: 310 5th St. Santa Ana, CA (Broadway & 5th St) 301 1st St. Santa Ana, CA (Spurgeon & 1st St)

May 22 Friday 9am-2:30pm, Irvine: "Green Development: A Search for Solutions at the Beckman Center for the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering (100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617). A full conference agenda is available at newkirkcenter.uci.edu Please RSVP by contacting the Newkirk Center at newkirk@uci.edu or by calling (949)824-9336.

May 22-24 Friday-Sunday, Garden Grove: Seventh Annual International Al-Awda Convention Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim - South 11767 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, California 92840
Speakers include: * George Galloway, British Member of Parliament * William Ramsey Clark, former US Attorney General * Ghassan Ben Jeddo, Al-Jazeera Beirut Bureau Chief and Talk Show Host * Sr Yvonne Ridley, Viva Palestina UK, Press TV and the Free Gaza Movement * Khaled Dawoud, New York-based Al-Jazeerah Arabic correspondent * Ron Kovic, author of "Born on the 4th of July" and joint leader of Viva Palestina US * Cindy Sheehan, anti-war activist * Fernando Suarez del Solar, anti-war activist * Dr. Jamal Nassar, specialist in Middle East Politics and Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at CSUSB * Dr. Hatim Kanaaneh, Galilee Society and Ittijah founder and author of 'A Doctor in Galilee'
Tel: 760-918-9441, Fax: 760-918-9442 Email: info@al-awda.org , WEB: al-awda.org Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition (PRRC), is the largest network of grassroots activists and students dedicated to advocacy for the right of Palestinians to return to their homes and lands of origin.

May 22-25 Friday 1-10pm,Saturday/Sunday 10am-10pm, Monday 10am-9pm, Garden Grove: Strawberry Festival at the Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets, in downtown Garden Grove, CA. strawberryfestival.org

May 22 Friday 5:30pm, Orange: Stop Torture Demonstration Orange Circle (Chapman@Glassell) Wear orange jumpsuits and black hoods, or hold our orange Stop Torture Flags, banners and signs. March to the Chapman School of Law graduation ceremony, where John Yoo, author of the infamous "torture memos" has been teaching this semester,. Let's let Chapman University know that hiring a war criminal is not acceptable. If you have questions, please call 949-257-8501
This event is sponsored by World Can't Wait - LA and the Stop Torture Coalition. More after May 28th Actions: Mass resistance is needed. May 28 is a day for organizations and individuals to work together. For more info about May 28th, go to worldcantwait-la.com. Action ideas: Speaking out! Banner drops! Visible protest actions! Scheduling a reading of Poems from Guantamo, showing the film Rendition, etc. Wear orange at your school's graduation

May 22 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Screening of the film, "The Take" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Film: 7:30 - 9:00 P.M. We will be screening "The Take," a 2004 documentary directed, produced and written by Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein, shot in Argentina, where a "prosperous middle-class economy" was destroyed during a decade of IMF and Wprld Bank policies, as enforced by right-wing President Carlos Menem. Factories were closed, their assets were liquidated, and money fled the country, sometimes by the truckload. After most of it was gone, Menem closed the banks, causing massive riots. More than half of all Argentineans were plunged into poverty; unemployment soared to double digits. As a result, some workers began seizing control of their closed factories to reopen and operate them as cooperatives without bosses or owners. Their argument: The factories were subsidized in the first place by corporate welfare, so if the owners didn't want to operate them, the workers would. The owners saw this differently, calling the occupations theft. Committees of workers monitored the factories to prevent owners from selling off machinery and other assets in defiance of the courts. And many of the factories not only reopened, but were able to produce comparable or superior goods at lower prices. "The Take" focuses mostly on the attempts of workers to expropriate and operate a shuttered auto parts factory in Buenos Aires. The owner, who had abandoned it years earlier, claimed that it was no longer profitable to keep it running, leaving many of the workers unemployed and owing them millions in unpaid wages. The film not only chronicles their day-to-day struggles, but illuminates the fact they are part of a much broader movement emerging in Argentina where workers began seizing and running factories for the benefit of themselves and their communities.
Open Forum 9:00 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.

May 22 Friday 7-10pm, Santa Ana: Movie Outing: Outrage South Coast Village 3 1561 W Sunflower Ave Santa Ana, CA 92704 The kick-off event for Weekend for Equality! Outrage is a documentary that explores the hypocrisy of closeted gay politicians who advocate for anti-gay policies (more detailed description below). Let's go see it at the only theater showing it in Orange County! Meet up for the movie then some discussion afterwards. outragethemovie.com Academy Award nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick (This Film Is Not Yet Rated) delivers a searing indictment of the hypocrisy of closeted politicians who actively campaign against the LGBT community they covertly belong to. OUTRAGE boldly reveals the hidden lives of some of our nation's most powerful policymakers, details the harm they've inflicted on millions of Americans, and examines the media's complicity in keeping their secrets.

[Venue change] May 23 Saturday 10am-noon, Orange: ¡OC Peace Coalition presents! Gustavo Arellano "The Curious Case of Orange County and Anti-Mexicanism" Road Less Traveled Store, 2204 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 (Suggested Parking: Across the Street at Bowers overflow parking, by the 5 Freeway) Gustavo Arellano, ¡Ask A Mexican! Columnist for OC Weekly will be speaking on "THE CURIOUS CASE OF ORANGE COUNTY AND ANTI-MEXICANISM" Mexican Coffee and Pan Dulce Served Donations Requested ¡venga por favor! ore on Gustavo: Gustavo Arellano received the President's Award from the Los Angeles Press Club, an Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition, and a 2008 Latino Spirit Award from the California State legislature. He is the author of Orange County and ¡Ask a Mexican! Arellano has appeared on Today, Nightline, NPR's Talk of the Nation, and The Colbert Report. He also hosts Four O'Clock Tuesdays with Gustavo Arellano on KPFK, 90.7 FM. For more information, email him at themexican@askamexican. Learn more about OCPC at ocpeace.org For more information about this event, call 949-257-8501.

May 23 Saturday 10am-2pm, Orange/Santa Ana: Team Courage OC Canvass for Equality We're ready to hit the pavement to talk to our neighbors, share our stories, and win the hearts and minds that are crucial to winning back our rights! For this walk we'll be targeting North County. Specifically we'll be working in Orange and Santa Ana, areas where we lost last fall but have plenty of potential to do better next time. In order to win statewide we must do better in Orange County, so please join us to make a difference... And have a good time while doing it. If you have any questions, please call me at 949-813-2131 or email me at atdnext@gmai.com. Also let me know if you speak Spanish and would be interested in doing Spanish language outreach. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you there!
Hart Park, 701 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866 Contact: Andrew Davey 949-813-2131 couragecampaign.org/page/event/detail/equalityteamevent/wrjy

May 24 Sunday 11am, Anaheim: Rick Reyes IVAW In honor of Memorial Day, Rick Reyes (IVAW) will be speaking this Sunday at 11:00 at the UU Church of Anaheim. The address of the church is 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim. It is easy to miss and is on the corner of Harbor and Santa Ana Blvd., across from the police dept. Come and hear what Rick has to say about his experience in Afghanistan and report about what it was like to testify at the Senate panel hearing in DC last month.

May 24 Sunday 1-3pm, Costa Mesa: MoveOn Clean Energy Jobs Day The Irvine MoveOn & More council is hosting an exciting event this month. Join us on 24 May, 1-3 PM to rally support for clean, green jobs! This will be the week that MoveOn members across the nation give a thumbs up for clean energy. Remember--the Waxman-Markey bill is before congress right now and we need to turn up the heat! We will highlight green businesses in our community and hear from business owners & leaders who are already making green successful. Come and help us inform our congress, the public, the media--and ourselves about how to make 2009 the year for a clean, green economy! This Honk & Wave Rally will be a ton of fun--but more importantly, it will send the message we want to Congress!
The Water Brewery, 545 C West 18th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=93791

May 24 Sunday 1pm, Irvine: Duck Club Democrats -- Guest Speaker Ameena Mirza Qazi of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a Muslim civil liberties and advocacy group. CAIR's vision is to promote justice and mutual understanding. CAIR's mission is based on 3 core goals - enhancing understanding of Islam, promoting justice and empowering American Muslims. Ms. Qazi is a graduate of UCLA and the Wayne State University Law School. Please join us for this important and timely discussion. Bring your questions, bring your ideas and bring your friends!
The Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA, 92616

May 26 Tuesday 1-5pm, Laguna Beach: The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach opens its doors in celebration or support for the LGBT community and it's allies following Tuesday's Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8.
Tuesday the church will be open from 1:00pm until 5:00pm, at which time we will travel to the Old Orange County Courthouse for a rally. The courthouse is located at 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana CA. The rally begins at 6:00pm. For more information about the rally and other Orange County events, please visit http://ocequality.ning.com
Wednesday and Thursday, the church will be open for prayer, meditation, or just simply to be in community from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. All are welcome!
For more information, please call or email (949)497-4568 / minister@uulagunabeach.org. The church is located at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach CA.

May 26 Tuesday 6pm, Santa Ana: Day of Decision Rally Protest or Celebration The California Supreme Court will announce some time around 10:00 AM whether they will uphold or overturn Prop H8. We don't know how they will rule, but we do know that we must be prepared to take the next steps necessary to secure our civil rights no matter how they rule. This is why it will be crucial for us in the LGBT community (and allies!) to unite and be heard next week as we not only find out whether inequality will be overturned this year, but what we must do to defeat the forces of inequality in the days, months, and years ahead.
Old Orange County Courthouse, (historic, red, sandstone and granite building dedicated in 1901) 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd. (bet. N. B'way and N. Sycamore) Santa Ana, CA 92701
We will gather in front of the Old Orange County Courthouse at 6-pm, and after a few speakers, we will march to the Plaza of the Flags to continue our rally.
March Route: After a few speakers, we are marching from the Old Courthouse on Broadway, North to Civic Center Dr.; then West to Ross; then South to the walkway leading (Westerly) to Plaza of the Flags (an internal plaza not bounded by a city street). After our rally we will continue South on Ross to 4th St.; then East to Broadway, returning to the Old Courthouse from where we will disperse. This event is being planned and sponsored by a coalition of OCEC, ECCO, Laguna Beach Dem Club, The Center OC, HRC, Harvey Milk Democratic Club. ocequality.ning.com/events/decision-day

May 26 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur - Planning Meeting 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
OCFD seeks to increase awareness among local residents about the continued suffering in Darfur and the surrounding region and to get our elected officials and others in positions of influence to take more action in order to halt the genocide. Come to our planning meeting to find out how you can make a difference. For more information, visit ocfordarfur.org.

May 26 (4^th Tuesday) 7pm, Orange: Amnesty International Group #141 Orange Monthly Meeting at the Sisters of St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia Street, in Orange. The meeting room is in the Special Events Center located behind (west of) the main building (the Motherhouse). After entering the complex from Batavia Street, drive around the the south side of the Motherhouse and park in the lot in the back. Look for the signs directing you to the meeting room.
Please come join us, and don't forget to bring your pen! For more details, see our website.

May 26 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is pleased to announce our guest speaker this month: Federal and International Civil Rights Attorney, David Haas, on what is happening to our civil rights in today's economy and the phony "war on terror."
Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required; please support our hosts and eat with us.) Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime. The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org http://patrickhenrythinktank.org

May 27 Wednesday 10am-noon, Orange: CARA Wrinkle Run, Walk, Roll or Rock-A-Thon Orange Circle, Chapman Ave. in Orange Meet at 10am at Teamsters Local 952, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange 92868 Join the Fun
* Sign up to participate as a Runner, Walker, Roller, or Rocker (must be willing to collect a minimum of $50 in pledges). * Cheer on your CARA and your favorite runner, walker, roller or rocker * Pledge your support to one of CARA's Wrinkle Runners
The California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) is California's largest grassroots senior advocacy organization, representing over 800,000 members through our 160 affiliated organizations. CARA works on issues to improve the quality of life for seniors and their families, and is the State affiliate of the national Alliance for Retired Americans. The proceeds from the CARA Wrinkle Run, Walk, and Rock and Roll-A-Thon will be used to further the advocacy work of CARA. For more information about CARA and to sign up to participate in the Wrinkle Run, call 714-244-7776 or email sgoldfarb@californiaalliance.org

May 27 Wednesday 11:30am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County: "View From a Grain of Sand" a 2006 film directed and written by Meena Nanji. Relates the stories of three Afghan women and their survival during three wars. Screened by Marilyn Vassos.
Duck Club: Riparian View, Irvine. Riparian View intersects Michelson between Jamboree Rd. and Culver Dr. From Michelson, turn south toward the open space onto Riparian View. Follow the signs for one mile to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.

May 27 Wednesday 6-9pm, Buena Park: "Speaking Up" An Original Play Honoring Women In History. Starring Local Women Labor Leaders and Activists! Following the play will be the honoring of "Women Making A Difference in Orange County" awards. * This is event is free, but we are encouraging everyone to please bring canned food so we can donate to the United Labor Agency Food Bank of Orange County*
UFCW 324 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP, PLEASE CONTACT PRISCILLA AT (714) 385-1534 oclabor.org

May 27 Wednesday 7pm, Newport Beach: Green Business and Sustainable Practices 1st Monthly Networking Mixer Fairmont Newport Beach, 4500 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660 meetup.com/GreenBusiness/calendar/10452492

May 27 Wednesday 7pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County-Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi - Learn the Basic Tenets of Islam and the Challenges of Being Muslim in Orange County. Dr. Siddiqi has been the Imam and Religious Director of the Islamic Society of Orange County since 1981 and is the Chairman of the Shura Council of Southern California. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies at Chapman University. Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley (Between Warner & Slater).

May 28 Thursday 7-8pm, Huntington Beach: Rally - Huntington Beach Pier Win or lose we will gather at Huntington Beach Pier to either celebrate or protest the verdict.
Regardless of the outcome, we will still have a lot of work to do. Our goal must be equal rights on a Federal level.
Come join us! google.com/calendar/event?eid=aW43amJqbGJtYjBucDRtOTQzOGhhNnE1NTAgcTBsM29yM2RzdWV1bjJpZnRscW0xZmlscXNAZw

May 28 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group #178 Irvine Monthly Meeting at the Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
For more details, see our website. For further information about the meeting, please see our group meeting page. For additional questions, please get in touch with us via our contact page.

May 29 Friday 6:30pm, Irvine: Dead Man Walking In preparation for the visit of Sr. Helen Prejean we will provide an opportunity to view the movie "Dead Man Walking" This is the 1995 film based on the book of the same name, which tells the story of Sister Helen Prejean (played by Susan Sarandon), who establishes a special relationship with Matthew Poncelet, a prisoner on death row (played by Sean Penn).
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine

May 29 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Screening of the film "Salt of the Earth" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Featured Film: 7:30 - 9:00 P.M. We will be screening "Salt of the Earth," a 1954 film that depicts a real strike that took place at the Empire Zinc Company in New Mexico where miners walked off the job in protest of poor safety conditions and low wages. Racial discrimination is evident because the miners, who are mostly Mexican, are paid less than those at neighboring mines where the miners are Anglos. As the strike ensues, the company bosses and the Sheriff resort to illegal and violent tactics in an attempt to break it. Much of the film focuses primarily on the home life of the miners' families. The wives are angry that their homes in the company town do not even have running water, while in the company towns of mines worked by Anglos, amenities and better sanitation make life significantly easier. When the strike begins, the wives implore their husbands to make better sanitation a key demand; but the men refuse fearing it would jeopardize their efforts at winning higher wages and improved safety conditions. But after a court order is issued forbidding the miners from striking, the men begin to change their attitudes. To continue the strike, their wives volunteer to march the picket line in their places, creating a reversal of traditional gender roles: the women stage the rallies, maintain the picket line even while under violent attack from the Sheriff and his deputies, and spend time in jail; meanwhile, the men stay at home and reluctantly do domestic chores. As a result of the unity between the miners, their wives, and their Anglo co-workers, the company bosses realize they can't break the strike; they are forced to capitulate to the miners' demands for higher wages, improved safety conditions, and better sanitation. This film's underlying theme of racial and sex equality -- not to mention working class solidarity -- still remains as strong today as it did more than fifty years ago, when it was suppressed by the House Un-American Activities Committee and the FBI. Open Forum 9:00 - 9:30 P.M.

May 30 Saturday noon, Costa Mesa: The Democratic Foundation Of Orange County Cordially invites you to a Special Luncheon With The Honorable John Chiang CA State Controller & Orange County Local Elected Officials The Center Club 650 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa (no parking validation offered) There is no charge for DFOC Members current with their membership dues. Non-Member tickets are $45.00. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Josh Kurpies, Executive Director, at (714) 979-4436 or via email at josh@dfoc.com by Friday, May 22nd.

May 30 Saturday 5-7pm, Irvine: OCEC May Meeting Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
Due to the fact that Decision Day is going to be Tuesday, May 26 and Meet in the Middle, in Fresno, May 30, we are fortunate that we have been able to reschedule our event with Dan Choi to Sunday, May 31! This will allow Lt. Choi to attend and to speak at Meet in the Middle, an historic statewide grassroots convergence in Fresno, Ca, on Saturday, May 30. For folks who are unable to attend Meet in the Middle, there will still be an OCEC meeting on Saturday, same time and place, with speaker Katherine Darmer, our renowned Legal Chair. Additional invites forthcoming!

May 30/31 Saturday 7pm, Newport Beach/Sunday 3pm, Laguna Beach: You Can't Sing That!: "Banned" books set to music The texts and authors featured in our final concert have all been the targets of censors over the years -- but they're some of the most intelligent and beautiful words we've ever sung! Hear the works of Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Lewis Carroll, Madeleine L'Engle, Anne Frank, and others, set to music by Norman Dello Joio, Irving Fine, Eric Whitacre, and many more. Presented in partnership with Latitude 33 Bookshop, 311 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach. Join us after the performances for a reception and book sale!
Saturday, May 30, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach
Sunday, May 31, 2009, 3:00 p.m. St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach Free valet parking available!
Click here for tickets and more information! $15 general admission; $12 with student ID Inquire for group rates! Call (949) 451-8590 or visit ocwomenschorus.org to learn more, reserve your seats, or make a gift to the OCWC!

May 31 Sunday 8am-3pm, San Clemente: "peace and laughs" Bed-In commemoration of John Lennon And Yoko Ono's one week in bed "Peace Protest" from 40 years ago. LEFT OF THE PIER IN SAN CLEMENTE, AROUND A BIG TALL BED
--LOCAL POETS READING THEIR OWN WORK --EVERYONE WELCOME TO READ or WRITE FAVOURITE POEM ABOUT PEACE --MAKE MUSIC WITH SMALL PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS, both CHILDREN AND ADULTS --PAINT PEACE ROCKS! BECAUSE "PeAcE ROckS"! --FILMS ON LAPTOP ABOUT ACTIVE NONVIOLENCE --PEOPLE CAN ENDORSE the World March for Peace and Nonviolence during the commemoration.
for more information please ring Nancy 949-498-9721 Nancy Nolan, representative of WORLDMARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE e:mail: nancy.nolan@cox.net web: worldmarchusa.net

May 31 Sunday 12:30pm/2pm, Irvine: Sister Helen Prejean: Telling Our Stories prejean.org Presented by: Irvine United Congregational Church & University Synagogue at IUCC - 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine
Sunday, May 31st 2pm
Special Luncheon at 12:30pm - cost $25
"What enables the death penalty to continue is detachment. It is executions that are carried out in secret with the trappings of a clinical procedure. Telling stories is what will turn that around. Yet if we are not engaged with death row inmates and with the families of victims, we cannot hear their stories. The truth will set people free when they have the opportunity to hear it. And that is our task - to tell the stories. When we hear the stories, the dead man does walk. The role of the religious community is to reconcile what seems irreconcilable: love for death row inmates and their human dignity, and love for murder victims and their dignity -- and compassion for the hurt of their family members. Our spiritual energy can unite and combine what ideology alone can never bring together. We are lovers of justice and lovers of human beings. " -Sr. Helen Prejean
Helen Prejean, C.S.J., is a writer, speaker, and community organizer who has lived and worked in Louisiana all her life. She has lectured extensively on the subject of capital punishment and has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, 60 Minutes, BBC World Service radio, and an NBC special series on the death penalty. Her articles have appeared in many publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Baltimore Sun. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille, which she joined in 1957. Sister Helen currently chairs the Board of Directors of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. Helen Prejean, C.S.J., is the author of Dead Man Walking (which was released as a major motion picture in 1996), and Death of Innocents (released in 2004). Sister Helen will be at the luncheon for a special meet and greet time with those who attend.
Contact: Robinmarie McClement 949-733-0220 will bring her message to us on Sunday, May 31. Her presentation, "Telling Our Stories", is free and open to the public, beginning at 2 PM that day.
To experience still more, consider signing up for a luncheon at 12:30 PM in Plumer Hall the same day. The luncheon costs $25
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine iucc.org

May 31 Sunday 1pm, Orange: Tias Arms 8th Annual Celebration for the Children of South Africa tiasarms.org Join us for an African barbecue (braaivleis) and South African wines. Entertainment will include live music and other activities. Silent and live auction to include items from around the world.
Chapman University Campus, One University Drive, Orange , CA
Colorful or global attire encouraged More details to follow on the admission price.

[Time change] May 31 Sunday 3pm, Irvine: PDA OC May Chapter Meeting please note TIME CHANGE to 3PM. to accomodate any of us wishing to attend important event Orange County Equality Coalition (OCEC) Salutes . . . First Lieutenant Dan Choi, after our Chapter meeting,
UNIVERSITY CENTER Courtyard Area 4101 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
NATIONAL -- OBAMA White House Actions/Lobbying HR 676, Medicare for All-citizen lobbying/actions CD Point Persons CA40 Dave Sonneborn; CA48 Dr Bill, Mary Carter; Needed CA42,44,46,47 IOT Tuesdays/Organizing Thursday Conf Calls
REGIONAL -- May Special Elect/Prop (H)8 -- Debrief CDP, Progressive Caucus reports Leno SB 810 - Calif Single Payer Governor's race-Newsom, Brown, ?Villaraigosa
LOCAL -- Candidates--Hedrick CA44, Krom CA48, Melissa Fox AD70 Clubs and Discussion Groups PDA OC Organizing - North, South, and West OC Chapters Events/Actions
OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Thursday, June 25, 7PM

May 31 Sunday 5-7pm, Irvine: OCEC Special Event with Lt. Dan Choi Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
Due to the fact that Decision Day is going to be Tuesday, May 26 and Meet in the Middle, in Fresno, May 30, we are fortunate that we are able to reschedule our event with Dan Choi to Sunday, May 31. This will allow Lt. Choi to attend and to speak at Meet in the Middle, an historic statewide grassroots convergence in Fresno, Ca, on Saturday, May 30. For folks who are unable to attend Meet in the Middle, there will still be an OCEC meeting on Saturday, with speaker Katherine Darmer, our renowned Legal Chair. Additional invites forthcoming!
Please join OCEC in welcoming OC native and OCEC member Lt. Dan Choi as our special guest speaker. Lt. Choi has been making headlines as he fights against DADT and for his job and those of other lesbians and gays in the military. When you meet Lt. Choi and hear him speak you will know immediately why the entire nation is embracing him and this cause: the repeal of DADT and equal rights for all. Aaron Belkin of the Huffington Post fittingly said "I spent a day with Dan Choi last month, and he is not someone we want to fire from the military." I will add that I have gotten to know Dan Choi and he also someone you would want to bring home to your mom!
See Lt. Choi's most recent interview with Rachel Maddow!.
After OCEC held a protest in his honor last week, Lt. Choi wrote that "I plan to stay very much involved with my hometown." We hope his hometown will come out on May 30, to demonstrate our support for this brave American hero.
Read Lt. Choi's Open Letter to President Obama and Every Member of Congress
Watch Lt. Choi on CNN's American Morning
Read Lt. Choi's interview where he "Shoots Down Every Don't Ask Don't Tell Argument"
Read about the OCEC protest last week!
Please do join us for the very special event!
You can also support this cause by joining Knights Out and find out more from the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network.

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Jun 1 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Jun 1 Monday 8pm, Santa Ana: Stimulator HOPIUM tour submedia.tv/stimulator/2009/05/15/hopium-takes-the-west-coast-by-storm/ The Stimulator's on a mission to expose the current social control mindfuck! HOPIUM delivers 90 minutes of short films, mashups, and clips from It's the End of the World and We Know It and I Feel Fine, the world's most subversive news show. The evening culminates with highlights from the forthcoming END:CIV, and the documentary hit GROUND NOISE & STATIC, a video report from the Democratic and Republican national conventions in 2008. Brace yourself for video montages that mix culture jamming, news, satire, music and plenty of action to scratch the social justice itch. Hopium is a crash course on the countercultures, protest movements, and underground forces set to collide in the post-Bush world.
The Road Less Traveled 2202 1/2 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 Admission $5-$10 sliding scale

Jun 3 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Francisco Ayala: Whence Morality: Biology or Religion Following the publication of Darwin's Origin of Species, many biologists and philosophers thought that morality could be explained as a consequence of biological evolution. Others considered its origin a cultural or religious phenomenon. This lecture will examine how both groups are right in some respects and both are wrong in other respects. Francisco Ayala, Ph.D. (NAS) is university Professor and Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He has published over 900 articles, authored or edited 30 books, and was awarded the National Medal of Science in 2001. Dr. Ayala has been called the ?Renaissance Man of Evolutionary Biology? by the New York Times. voicesatbeckman.org/ The Beckman Center is located at the corner of University Drive and California Avenue.

Jun 3 (1^st Wednesday) 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County regular meeting. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Featuring! Renee Maas, Food and Water Watch Renee will address environmental issues tied to food and water production and consumption. Quarterly Community Project Collection Non-perishable food items for 2nd Harvest Food Bank Books for Martinez' Library (Santa Ana) Literacy Project Working clothes for Working Wardrobes For more information on how to become involved in progressive action locally, contact Susan Kopicki sckopicki@yahoo.com.

Jun 4 Thursday 6pm, Santa Ana: Rally to Save Our Bus Service Former Bus Terminal Plaza, triangular corner of 5th St., Santa Ana Blvd., & Ross
Please join us this Thursday for a rally to call attention to our huge bus service cuts. Bring as many friends and bus riders as you can so we can let people know how important this is. We will be letting people know about the cuts, encouraging people to attend the June 8 OCTA board meeting vote, and advocating for more bus funding.
OCTA Bus Service Reduction Vote - Monday, June 8, 9 am OCTA Headquarters, 1st Floor, Rm. 154, 600 S. Main St., Orange Please get as many people as you can to attend this last meeting on the service cuts. The Board is not expecting the public to show up, so it will send a great message to them that we care about our service! Even if you can't speak, your presence will make a huge difference. Let OCTA know what effect these cuts will have for you and your best suggestions on which cuts would hurt least. Also let them know that you'd like them to support finding ways to make bus capital funds available for bus operations.
WHAT YOU CAN DO 1. Attend our June 4, 6pm rally and bring some friends. 2. Attend the June 8, 9 am OCTA Board meeting vote 3. Send this e-mail to your friends. 4. Urge your legislators to restore transit funding (see below)
CONTACT YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS The only way to stop the cuts is to restore transit funding! Most legislators are not familiar with the huge, disproportionate impact they had on transit when they voted to eliminate state transit operations funds to pass the budget. Let them know how the cuts will affect you and ask them to restore funding. This is the most important thing you can do!
Speaking points: * Bus riders are taking a disproportional hit; bus service is being reduced by almost 40% ! * Bus service is lifeline transportation for people with no alternatives - riders will lose their jobs and health care * We HAVE bus capital funding, but we need bus OPERATIONS funding * Ask them to explore ways to restore operations funding or ask feds to make capital funding flexible on a temporary emergency basis
If you're not sure who your State legislators are: Call the Registrar of Voters - OC: 714.567.7600 or enter your zip code at: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html

Jun 4 (1^st Thursday) 7pm, Irvine: OC ACLU Meeting: Sean Heeitkemper, General Manager of radio station KPFK 90.7FM kpfk.org Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Drive at Waterworks, Irvine, CA

Jun 4 (1^st Thursday) 7pm, Fullerton: Democrats of North Orange County will have Gil Flores as the featured speaker. Gil Flores is a Partnership Specialist for the 2010 Census. The Democratic Party of Orange County is a proud sponsor of the 2010 Census. He will have handouts with Census information as well as a 30 - 45 minute presentation with question and answers. Please stop by and join us! at The Sizzler 1401 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton

Jun 4 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Telling Our Story: OCEC Interfaith Gathering We will be coming together as a community to Tell Our Stories. As a community we will engage the struggle against injustice and celebrate the work we are doing in the world. There will be a wonderful mass choir, speakers from 5 different faith traditions, and solidarity for Equality! Join us for a evening of community, music, and service.
University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 ocequality.ning.com/events/telling-our-story-ocec

Jun 5 Friday 9:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: League of Women Voters: Judge James Gray The Failed War on Drugs -- "Drug Prohibition: The Worst Policy Since Slavery and Jim Crow"
Buca de Beppo Restaurant, 13390 Jamboree, Irvine 92602 (Tustin Market Place) Choice of Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce with Meatballs, or Penne Basilica - (White Sauce with Chicken Breast and Broccoli) Cost: $22 (Pay at Meeting) Option: Come to hear the speaker at 12:30 PM and pay $5. for beverage and dessert RSVP by June 3rd. Please call Barb Wood, 949-400-2183 Contact: Elliott Wilson, Executive Board, League of Women Voters Of Orange Coast 714-847-4501 rell10@socal.rr.com

Jun 5 Friday 5-7:30pm, Irvine: Protest to REPEAL Proposition 8 Gather @ Alton and Culver @ 5pm - we will MARCH to Michelson/Culver intersections @ 6:30pm http://google.com/calendar/event?eid=bGZpbWxjcXNiaG1mbGw0dGhqNzlrbW5lZXMgcTBsM29yM2RzdWV1bjJpZnRscW0xZmlscXNAZw

Jun 5 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series - The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo thegreatestsilence.org Since 1998 a brutal war has been raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Over 4 million people have died. And there are the uncountable casualties: the many tens of thousands of women and girls who have been systematically kidnapped, raped, mutilated and tortured by soldiers from both foreign militias and the Congolese army. The world knows nothing of these women. Their stories have never been told. They suffer and die in silence. In The Greatest Silence, these brave women finally speak.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world. Through a variety of titles and topics, attendees explore what it means to live a life in relationship with each other, our neighbors and the whole community of life. The evening includes refreshments, dialogue and possible opportunities for action.
6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:20 Film Showing 8:20 - 9:00 Discussion
Mother Louis Room 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org sistersofstjosephorange.org

Jun 6 Saturday 7am-8pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana People's Garden First Congregational Church of Santa Ana, 2555 Santiago, Santa Ana 92706
Join us for food at our bake sale, shopping with surrounding rummage and garage sales, old-fashioned fun with a croquet tournament, fellowship and gardening with the breaking of the ground for Santa Ana People's Garden's first plot. Music and firepit celebration to follow for the evening. Bring the whole family!
Bake Sale & Rummage Sale: 8am-12pm Design Presentation: 1pm-6pm Croquet Tournament: 1pm-6pm Music & Bon Fire: 6pm-10pm
Donations will be accepted all day. Checks are payable to First Congregational Church with "Santa Ana People's Garden" in the memo line. Other items needed for donation: -Construction items -Wood 2"x10"x10" untreated -Wood 4"x4"x10" -Old cell phones -Used ink cartridges -FOOD! -Your musical talents -Time -Soil/Mulch -Organic waste -Tools/Wheel barrow -Composting equipment Contact Nathan White Urbanreality_design@yahoo.com 714.262.5177

Jun 6 Saturday 8:30am-3pm, Santa Ana: Upset the Setup Conference Santa Ana College, 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, 92706
This year's Upset the Setup Conference will be organized by Santa Ana College's I.D.EA.S. and community members. The conference's mission is to empower City of Santa Ana youth by teaching the importance of IC ME IN U (Inspiring Consciousness, Mobilizing youth, Empowering Identity, and Nurturing Understanding). City of Santa Ana youth are under attack - youth are being locked up, youth are dropping out, youth programs are vanishing, youth and adult relationship are lacking. Students need to know that their leadership is needed more then ever, it is crucial to readdress history and to provide education that empowers our youth.
Upset the Setup believes in promoting opportunities for self-transformation, leadership, and community building for youth. Students will engage in a variety of issues that are relevant to youth in and outside of high school. Conference workshops will cover: Higher Education, Chicana/o History, Violence in Our Communities, Pregnancy Prevention, Immigration and AB540, Women's History, Art & Poetry, Domestic Violence, Racial Profiling, Black and Brown Solidarity, LGBTQ issues, and Student Rights.
Upset the Setup understands the importance in building long lasting relationships between youth and the community. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with different youth, community leaders and organizations from Santa Ana and Orange County.
Upset the Setup believes in providing youth with the tools needed to organize and build student power in their schools and communities. Participants will learn the importance of alliance building among City of Santa Ana youth.
Upset the Setup is a training center designed to support the growing youth sector of the social justice movement in Orange County.

Jun 6 Saturday 9am-noon, Irvine: Community Healthcare Video Project the Democratic Kaffee-Klatch sponsored by the 70th AD Democratic Action Committee and the Democrats of Greater Irvine will hold session two of their Community Healthcare Video Project. Meet at 9 am in University Center in Irvine in the plaza to discuss the administration and senate proposed healthcare plan, and then help set up the video project backdrop and participate from 10 am until 12 noon. Tell your own healthcare story, or bring others into the conversation.

Jun 6 Saturday 9am, Huntington Beach: UNIFEM Walk Join UNIFEM for a fun 5-mile walk along Huntington Beach to take a stand against violence against women for UNIFEM's United Nations Development Fund for Women. Meet at Huntington State Beach Park. $10 donation. Contact stephaniepa@socal.rr.com for further details.

Jun 6 Saturday 9:45-11:45am, Huntington Beach: Health Care Organizing Kickoff Pat's Backyard (Huntington Beach, CA) Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Address given upon rsvp. my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcareorganizingkickoff/gpcl3m Bring your coffee cup, a folding chair and we will fill your cup and provide some breakfast treats. We will: Share personal stories related to health care issues. Review President Obama's Health Care Reform Principles. Plan a local Health Care Day of Service activity the weekend of June 27. Establish three days before June 27 for contacting your neighbors to tell them about the health care reform principles and invite them to the day of service activity. Make the first round of calls to your neighbors to tell them about the health care principles and invite them to the Health Care Day of Service.

Jun 6 Saturday 1-2pm, Laguna Woods: there is a "Health Care Organizing Kickoff" in Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2. This hour-long event is one of many in Orange County planned by President Barack Obama's "Organizing for America" group to keep information and volunteer effort flowing between the grassroots (we, the people) and the White House. This is a chance for Club members and Village residents to have a conversation with OFA's local activists and organizers to help President Obama create the best possible health care plan for all Americans. For more information, call Sue Dearing at 855-6965.

Jun 6 Saturday 1pm, Anaheim: Gaza Solidarity Day End the Siege of Gaza! Protest & Rally in Anaheim!
"Little Gaza" Shopping Center, 512 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim (Between Orange Ave. & Broadway)
Sponsoring organizations in Southern California include ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism), Free Palestine Alliance; Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition; National Council of Arab Americans, Islamic Shura Council of Southern California; Council of American-Islamic Relations-L.A., Palestinian American Women's Association; Fr. Wilfredo Benitz, St. Anselm Church, Garden Grove; Palestine Aid Society, and more!
Contact A.N.S.W.E.R. at 213-251-1025 or answerla@answerla.org to endorse or volunteer! Flyer: pephost.org/june6gazaflyer

Jun 6 Saturday 6-11pm, Orange: An Evening of Entertainment Under The Stars Celebrate Gay Pride Month Private Residence, Orange, CA 92869
$25.00 suggested donation per person For tickets, please call Tustin Light Opera at (714) 731-8320
The Open and Affirming Ministry (ONA) of Church of the Foothills is excited to announce an upcoming fundraising event, which is sure to be loads of fun. On Saturday June 6th, please join us for an evening of "Entertainment Under The Stars", a celebration of both ChOTF's 7th anniversary of becoming an Open & Affirming church and gay pride month. This terrific evening will feature musical entertainment, hors d'ouevres and desserts, wine and other libations, plus a fun Silent Auction.
All proceeds from this dynamic event will benefit the Open & Affirming Ministry of Church of the Foothills. Through this event, we seek to celebrate the strides that Church of the Foothills has made in becoming Open & Affirming, share this news with our local community, and continue on our growth and faith journey together as a congregation.
For more information about the fundraiser, please contact: Kergan Edwards-Stout 714.552.2348 proud2bedad@yahoo.com

Jun 6 Saturday 7pm, Tustin: Michael Dowd: Evolution and the Global Integrity Crisis Please join us at Common Ground for a provocative evening with Michael Dowd, who will present a talk based on his landmark book, Thank God for Evolution, which has been endorsed by 5 Nobel Prize-winning scientists and religious leaders across the spectrum.
14051 Newport Avenue, Suite H, Tustin, California 92780 * Open Seating Space Limited * Reservations Recommended * Purchase Tickets

Jun 6 Saturday 8-10pm, Laguna Beach: Teach Your Children Well A Film about School Violence in the LGBT Community Dessert and wine event from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Screening of "Teach Your Children Well" at 9 p.m. Click here to RSVP
Laguna Green Showroom 1025 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (714) 654-9860
Using the killing of Lawrence King as the backdrop, our film focuses its attention on the challenging issue of violence in our schools as it is directed at LGBT youth.
Through interviews with experts in the field and personal stories of victims, perpetrators, and family members, we will examine how systemic attitudes of prejudice and intolerance provide a fertile soil in which those who are considered "different" can become targets of violence.
The filmmakers Gary Takesian and Roz Esposito will speak, as will Robin Voss, the Producer of For the Bible Tells Me So, who is the senior advisor on this film. There will also be time for a Q&A session.

Jun 7 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029 This coming weekend, on Sunday June 7, we will attempt to have our June 2009 installation of the Arlington West Memorial in Huntington Beach. The Occupation of Iraq continues, more troops are headed to Afghanistan. We have troops deployed between these than ever before. We need to remind the public of the continuing conflicts and sacrifices, as well as being there for service members and families in need of help.
Weather forecast: The present forecast is for a high around 67 under partially cloudy skies. I've noticed these early forecasts tend to be gloomier than the actual weather. Regardless, we will be there and should see good crowds there as long as the weather doesn't get extreme. ___________________________________________________________________ Inspite of the many years and new administration in DC, we are as dedicated as ever to doing what we can to keep the costs of these conflicts in front of the public, to continue this display, forum and venue, and to promote the cause of peace, while honoring those that serve and particularly those that have been sacrificed. This while also fighting for full and proper benefits and care for our returning and past veterans. We cannot let the public forget that many of our nation's sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and even fathers and mothers, are still daily struggling and risking life half a world away.
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice.We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
Volunteers: We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meetup at the storage unit, Mini-U-Stor, at 7611 Talbert Ave. HB (that's n/west of Beach Blvd. between Beach and Gothard) at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). We will be back to our regular schedule for breakdown, meaning we will start breakdown about 5PM. Then we load the vehicles and put everything back into storage.
Hope to see you there, Wage Peace, Ken Arnold VFP Chapter 110, Orange County, CA

Jun 7 Sunday noon, Mission Viejo: Team Courage Canvasing in our continuing effort to visit every city in Orange County with our message of equality for all. This quiet residential suburb has over one hundred thousand residents - so we need all the help we can get! Will you join us?
Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 We'll meet in the park for training and a pep talk, then we'll disburse to listen to people and tell them our stories. Please respond to TeamCourageOrangeCounty@gmail.com to let us know you're coming.

Jun 7 Sunday 1:15pm, Costa Mesa: Compassion & Choices, Orange County How Do You Want to Die?
Costa Mesa Community Center (Harper Room) 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (Next to CM Library)
Compassion & Choices of OC presents Dr. Stephen Jamison. Dr. Jamison will discuss recent legislation and court rulings, including California's new "Right to Know" Act. His is a social psychologist, medical ethicist, author, and currently California Coordinator of Compassion & Choices, the nation's largest and oldest right-to-die organization. He is a member of the ethics committee of Kaiser San Rafael Medical Center and former Executive Director of the World Federation of Right to Die Societies. Light refreshments will be served. For information contact: Marilyn Kappes, (949) 859-5807

Jun 7 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: Sustainability and Future Focus June's Green Party of Orange County General Meeting will focus on the Green Party Key Values of Sustainability and Future Focus while taking a look at bicycle transportation. Topics include: Bicycle User Subcommittees presented by Jane Rands, member of the Fullerton BUSC. Orange County Bikeways Master Plan Irvine Bike Plan Non-profit bicycling advocacy.
Green Party of Orange County meets at Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)

Jun 7 Sunday 4pm, Irvine: MoveOn Irvine Council International Coffee & Tea 5653 Alton Parkway (nr Jeffrey Rd) Irvine, CA 92618
At the meeting, we'll discuss events...what went well at the last one, what didn't, and how to improve the areas where we're lacking. Also, and more important, we'll discuss proposals from MoveOn for our next event at the end of June. We need to consider their suggestions, and decide if any of them fit our particular local circumstances, if we can "modify" their suggestions to make them fit, or if we have anything different in mind, at our local level, that would satisfy MoveOn's goals for the event. Finally, and as important as anything else, we have to determine who is a Core member of our group, and how we can use the recruiting tools that we already have, along with materials provided by MoveOn, to expand the size and influence of our Council.

Jun 7 Sunday 6pm, Irvine: Orange County People for Animals Fundraiser and Planning Meeting Want to help animals? Love to eat good food? Eat at the Veggie Grill Irvine and mention OCPA anytime on Sunday, June 7th and 20% of sales from your meal will go to OCPA. Want to get active for animals? Meet us there for dinner at 6pm, Sunday June 7th to learn more about what we do and how to get involved.
The Veggie Grill is located next door to Traders Joe's, across the street from UCI. 4213 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 509-0003 veggiegrill.com Questions about OCPA? Please visit ocpausa.org or myspace.com/ocpausa. Email info@ocpausa.org

Jun 8 Monday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of LWV: "Medical Marijuana -- Here, Now -- and the 'War on Drugs' " A forum with distinguished panelists, Q&A, free. What have you wanted to know about medical marijuana since Prop 215 legalized it in Calif. in 1996? Practical material free, books for sale. O.C. Judge Jim Gray ("Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed"; leading voice for de-criminalization); Don Duncan (Calif. Dir. & co-founder, Americans for Safe Access); Leslie Keane (Laguna Woods City Manager); Bill Schwied, M.D. (knows about MMJ); Margo Bouer, R.N. (career psychiatric nurse, new MMJ patient). What did Prop 215 do, is it working? After attacks, what is feds' position now? MMJ's effects: Conditions it relieves, how it works, how well? What did the City of Laguna Woods do to make MMJ available? Do you or a loved one qualify? If so, how to get it? Is "War on Drugs" lost? Is de-criminalization more sensible? Does MMJ relate to that? What practical barriers to MMJ do cites, police, health insurers, landlords, employers, etc. put up? Is new law needed to serve Prop 215? How to lobby for it? Come find out! For flier with details, click here. Clubhouse 1, at 24232 Calle Aragon, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Click here for Directions and Interactive Map focused on it. Gate entry: CH 1 is within Village gates. As a pass, print & show this notice, or event flier or email notice; for certainty, ask contact person to call in your name. Info: Jon, 949-581-2178, LawGuruLaguna@yahoo.com

Jun 9 Tuesday 10am-noon, Irvine: Planned Parenthood's "Public Schools Project Report" Join Planned Parenthood for the release of their 2009 report on sex education in Orange County's public schools Orange County teens are in the midst of an epidemic. As teen pregnancy and rates of STDs in Orange County continues to increase, the sex education our young people receive at home and in schools is critically important to their health. Join a panel of featured speakers that will share their perspectives on the need and importance of comprehensive sex education in our schools.
USC Orange County Center, Room D, 2300 Michelson Drive in Irvine Continental breakfast will be served. RSVP: Danielle Nava at 714.633.6373 or email her at dnava@pposbc.org

Jun 9 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur - Planning Meeting 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
We'll be discussing: - Planning for Mark Hanis's (President of GI-Net) visit to OC in June [link]. - Planning for our upcoming talks about Darfur in Orange County. - Update on our political advocacy efforts with local OC Congressional Reps. If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :) See you then. Anshul Mittal Orange County for Darfur ocfordarfur.org

Jun 9 Tuesday 6:30pm, Irvine: Michal Dowd: Thank God For Evolution The Reverend Michael Dowd is one of the most inspiring speakers in America today. He is the author of Thank God for Evolution: How the Marriage of Science and Religion Will Transform Your Life and Our World, which has been endorsed by 5 Nobel laureates and other leading scientists, as well as by religious leaders across the spectrum. He and his wife, Connie Barlow, a noted science writer, have spoken to more than a thousand groups since they launched their itinerant ministry in 2002. At home in both liberal and conservative settings, and uniquely gifted at building bridges between religious and non-religious people, Michael shares the 14-billion- year Epic of Evolution in ways that uplift and expand heart, mind, and soul. His passion is showing how understanding 'our brain's creation story' via evolutionary psychology and evolutionary brain science can inspire each of us to live with greater integrity, and can inspire all of us to work together toward a thriving future for planet Earth and the body of life of which we are part. Reception following Presentation in Plumer Hall.
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604

Jun 9 Tuesday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: SOCDC General Meeting "Water Shortage Everywhere" Join the South Orange County Democratic Club for this panel discussion of the current water shortage and what these cities/districts are doing to address the issue: Moulton Niguel, SCWD, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano. Dinner 6pm, Meeting only 7pm. Details at socdc.org, 949-493-6943. RSVP required.

Jun 10 Wednesday 6:30pm, Orange: Do We Need New Glasses? Looking at Identity and Immigration 6:30pm Check-in 7:00pm Program Chapman Law Professors Marisa Cianciarulo and John Tehranian will talk about immigration reform, race, ethnic identities, and our perceptions on this sensitive and important issue.
Carpenters Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Cost: $35 person per event, or $90 for all three events $25 for Sustaining Members (Not a Sustaining Member yet? Click here to become one today!) Appetizers will be provided from Byblos Cafe! Seating is limited. Please click here to reserve your spot today! Or contact Lindsay Hopkins at 714-835-5158 or lindsay@ocdemocrats.org

Jun 10 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: RESULTS Orange County Action Meeting! meetup.com/oc-global-citizens/calendar/10591319 Chapman Coffee House, 505 N Glassell St., Orange CA RSVP: To Kara Stewart or just show up
lease join us for a casual evening of coffee, learning and action! The RESULTS Partners here in OC been working hard lobbying congress to support microcredit, foreign aid reform, global health and education. Right now we have a great opportunity to help award Muhammad Yunus, the "Godfather of Microcredit," the Congressional Gold Medal. With Foreign Aid Reform finally on the table, we want to make sure our representatives know what microfinance is and that it's a proven way to help very poor families support themselves rather than become dependent on aid.
At this meeting, you will: * Learn what microcredit is. * Learn a powerful short "laser talk" that will make you look like a microcredit expert when you talk to your congressperson or to the person in the cube next to you. * Be equipped with practical tools to make an actual difference - whether you have a lot or a little time to spend. * Learn about what RESULTS is doing in your community and what it takes to become a Partner. We're looking forward to seeing you! Learn More About RESULTS at RESULTS.org or visit lobbyhard.wordpress.com

Jun 10 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance: Tim Canova, Professor of international economics Law at Chapman University & members of the Dream Team, advocates for the rights of undocumented students International Association of Machinists Hall 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 67thad.com

Jun 10 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: the Laguna Woods Democratic Club has its regular meeting featuring two of Laguna Woods' own economists Ed Perkins and Jim Davis addressing the intricacies of the current economic downturn and helping to explain how it happened. For more information on this meeting, call Betty Brodsky at 458-1075. Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1 lw-dems.org

Jun 10 Wednesday 7:30pm, Long Beach: HARD TIMES! a workshop series assisting those who are challenged by the economy is being presented by the newly formed Yes We Can Democratic Club. The final workshop: More Fun / Less Money will share resources for discounted entertainment (movies, Aquarium, concerts) and possible ideas for mini stay-cations on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Shore Books and Art Gallery, 3064 East Broadway, Long Beach. To reserve a seat, email: info@ywcdc.com

Jun 11 Thursday 6:30am, Laguna Hills: OC-RAP Laguna Hills HS leafletting Laguna Hills HS 25401 Paseo De Valencia at Laguna Hills Ave (aka Aliso Viejo Pkwy) and P.D. Valencia Park along Laguna Hills Ave (same side as school) or the residential extension of Laguna Hills Ave, which is Stockport or Stockton.
Gather at 6:15AM, at school sign- cars and students arrive starting at 6:30AM Please wear "Build Peace" signs around your neck. - First period starts at 7:05AM; SECOND PERIOD at 8:00AM Stay as long as you can.
Debrief OC Bagel shop across from LHHS, next to Pizza Hut. Betsy Martin 949-581-5453

Jun 11 Thursday 6-8:30pm, Huntington Beach: OC Solar Energy Council Goldenwest College (Student Center) 15744 Goldenwest Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647
$15 for guaranteed admission: Beverages & food provided. Door price is $12 but you may be denied entrance for max occupancy considerations. Cash only at the door. Laura Franke from Clean Energy Advocates and Don Harris from DJH Construction and the Solar Energy Council will be presenting on the Obama stimulus package and how it will be affecting the solar installation community during 2009. It will also address state and local incentives. This event is organized for solar business professionals and anybody interested on going solar. This presentation is to assist in clarifying many misconceptions of what is allowable, and what is not allowed for solar installations under the economic stimulus act, AB811, and SB1. In addition, an overview of financing and PPA options for system developers and homeowners will be addressed at this event. Snacks and refreshments will be served, and open Q and A afterwards will be encouraged.
This initial event will be co-sponsored by the Goldenwest College (GWC) Associated Students, GWC Environmental Studies Program, GWC Sustainability Club, GWC Sustainability Committee and Tierra Institute International Space is limited, so RSVP in advance to secure your seat. Advance purchase fee of $15 verifies a seat, and includes the $3 processing fee. YOU MUST print out your receipt and bring to event for admission. (thanks) meetup.com/altnrg/calendar/10532232 6:00pm to 6:30pm, Social hour- Meet and greet. 6:30 to 6:45, What is the Solar Energy Council, and how can it benefit you, or your company. 6:45 to 7:30, Laura Franke of Clean Energy Advocates will discuss AB811, SB1 and the Obama package. 7:30 to 8:10, Don Harris from DJH Construction will discuss new funding options for very small scale PPA installations. 8:10 till 8:30, Q&A Time. 8:30 till - Optional post discussions and more meet & greet.

Jun 11 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats (OCYD) will be having its monthly general meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Our invited guest will be Tony Bedolla with Orange County Professional Firefighters. Tony has been with the Orange County Professional Firefighters since 1991 and and has an exciting an diverse background, within and outside of the political process. ocyd.net

Jun 11 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Anaheim: Win Marriage Back Orange County, Informational Kickoff meeting We're going to win marriage back by talking to voters in communities that voted yes on Prop 8. Whether it's calling volunteers, going door-to-door, or helping with data entry, you have a role to play to win marriage back.
The Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 511 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805 (714)758-1050
For More Information Contact: Elizabeth Aversa ? Orange County Regional Field Manager Elizabeth@eqca.org 714-496-6220

Jun 11 Thursday 7:15pm, Tustin: Noah Krom Memorial Service We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the Krom family on the passing on their beloved son, Noah.
Noah, the second child and oldest son of Beth and Solly, grew up in Irvine, attending Vista Verde school and University High School. After graduating from high school, Noah decided to pursue a degree in business economics and sports management at UC Santa Barbara. Noah was a little more than a week shy of graduating.
Noah Krom Many of you have asked how you can remember Noah through a contribution. The Krom Family is in the process of establishing the Noah J. Krom Foundation to help carry Noah's legacy forward and realize the dreams he held in his heart. Details will be forthcoming about how you can contribute; once they are available they will be posted on ocdemocrats.org
Everyone is invited to pay their respects to the Krom family at a Memorial Service followed by Shiva prayers this Thursday, June 11th at 7:15 p.m at
Congregation B'nai Israel, 2111 Bryan Avenue Tustin, CA (If the lot is full, street parking will be permitted)

Jun 12 Friday 10am, Orange: Ralph Clark Memorial Ralph Clark, a former Orange County Supervisor, an Anaheim Council member, and a mayor, died at the age of 92 on Saturday. Clark is survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held this Friday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Cathedral in Orange. Here are the details:
Ralph Clark Funeral Mass Friday, June 12th 10:00 a.m. Holy Family Cathedral 566 S Glassell St. Orange, CA
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 53, Anaheim, CA 92815

Jun 12 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: The Hungry Heart - A Woman's Fast for Justice presented by the author Zoe Nicholson. Activist, author and speaker, Zoe Nicholson, presents her story about the 1982 fast for the Equal Rights Amendment. Her words provide a window into the US women's movement as it evolved in the 1980's and reveal some of its many facets and factions from the inside. Historical and inspiring, she speaks from the heart with intimacy and humor. Book signing and light refreshments to follow. Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Dr., Laguna Beach, (949)497-2343

Jun 12 Friday 7pm, Coto De Caza: TGIF for Bill Hedrick Arthur and Anita Zinkin are hosting a TGIF for congressional candidate Bill Hedrick and we hope you'll all join them. As you may remember, Bill came within 2% of unseating a 16 year Republican incumbent (Ken Calvert) last year and with our help he plans to finish the job in 2010. Because Coto is gated, you must let Anita know you're coming by June 6th so she can leave your name at the gate.
Arthur and Anita Zinkin's house, 6 Pictor Court 949-888-2090 frma2z@yahoo.com

Jun 12 Friday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Free film and discussion: Shelby Knox Redux The Peace, Environment, and Justice Team of Mesa Verde United Methodist Church will address the sensitive issue of homosexuality in the Christian church by hosting the local premiere of a new film, Shelby Knox Redux, with a discussion to follow. This event will take place on Friday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the church, which is located at 1701 Baker Drive in Costa Mesa. All interested community members, including teens, are invited to attend. The event also includes light refreshments and free babysitting. Shelby Knox Redux, a documentary by Marion Lipschutz and Rose Rosenblatt, profiles a high school student who, despite her deeply conservative Southern Baptist upbringing, advocates comprehensive sex education and gay rights. Five years after her controversial activities and now living on her own, she returns to Lubbock, Texas, to check in with her friends, her supportive parents, and a local church that "welcomes" everyone. The film takes viewers on a journey of personal awareness, helps people of faith process their thoughts and feelings on some issues they may feel conflicted about, and sheds new light on the meaning behind the greatest commandment. A trailer for the film may be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=B27YJxGkDz4 Mesa Verde United Methodist Church is one of only 12 churches in the state selected to host the initial screenings of this documentary. MVUMC, a fixture of the Newport-Mesa community since 1961, has a long tradition of community involvement. MVUMC's Peace, Environment, and Justice Team is a newly-organized committee of church members devoted to addressing local and global issues including poverty, human rights, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit MVUMC's website at mesaverdeumc.org, or call the church at (714) 979-8234.
Mesa Verde United Methodist Church, 1701 Baker Street, Costa Mesa CA 92626

Jun 12 Friday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Screening of the film "The War on Democracy" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Featured Film: We will be screening "The War on Democracy," a 2007 documentary film by John Pilger, an award-winning Australian journalist, who takes a critical look at the bloody history of U.S. intervention in Central and South America as the people of these countries struggle to free themselves from the economic, cultural and military domination by their powerful neighbor to the north. Open Forum 9:00 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest. The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Jun 13 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia, Orange 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

Jun 13 Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm, Santa Ana: Mexica Movement and Tonatzin Collective Presentation: An Introduction to the Nahuatl Language by Professor Fermin Herrera from CSUN
centro cultural de Mexico, 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Jun 13 Saturday 1-3pm, Garden Grove: 7^th annual Flag Day Celebration sponsored by the 67^th AD Area Wide Alliance
Garden Grove Elk's Lodge 1952 at the intersection of Newhope and Trask Streets
The committee has named Dr. Ding Jo Currie as the recipient of the annual Dr. Consuelo Nieto Award for Patriotic Activism.
The recipient of the Chauncey Alexander Award for Social Activism is Brigadier General (Ret.) James P. Combs, Commander, Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos
Our purpose on this day is to celebrate our Flag, meet with our friends and families, recognize leaders in the community, enjoy each other's company at a patriotic event and to raise money for two special projects to help our returning military veterans: Fisher House and Soldiers Project.
Ray Roberts, Flag Day Co-chair with George Giacoppe, can be contacted at (714) 875-4406 for tickets or table purchases.

[Time change] Jun 13 Saturday noon-3:30pm, Irvine: Storytelling Workshop Changing Hearts and Minds We are pleased to offer all OCEC members the opportunity to join us in our next Storytelling Workshop on Saturday, June 13, from 2 - 4 pm.
Many of the folks featured in the videos have taken part in the Storytelling Workshop.Telling your story is one of the best ways to change hearts and minds. In this hands-on 2 hour workshop you will develop and learn how to tell your story.
Whether you are conversing one on one or telling your story to a large audience, this workshop will effectively help you to tell your story and get your message across.
Contact casgregory@gmail.com to confirm your seat in this workshop! Space is limited, so sign-up today!
Archer's Dance Studio, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave # I3 Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 552-9353

Jun 13 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: Screening of "Why We Fight" ReclaimDemocracyOC.org Please everyone, we need you to bring a small plate of refreshments to serve "Potluck" style. We already have provided for the coffee and nuts etc. , but we need new volunteers to make some finger food for our "movie night". After the showing, we will have a stimulating discussion of the film.
5:30 PM: Set up for meeting 6:00 PM: Refreshments are served 6:30 PM: General Meeting Starts
Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarter, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA
We will be screening the brilliant documentary 'Why We Fight' from Eugene Jarecki's documentary series. It chronicles the birth of the Military Industrial Complex. No other than Ike Eisenhower, staunch World War II hero and two-time US President, first employed these words in his farewell speech in 1961. Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki uses the blunt warning contained in that now infamous speech to trace the history of the American war machine to the present. His approach is evenhanded and sober, and while the film might actually succeed in winning over undecided minds, "Why We Fight" offers little news for anybody who has been paying a modicum of attention.
Here is an excerpt from an article about the film from About.com: The film's title is derived from a series of Frank-Capra-directed World War II propaganda shorts. Jarecki found that when he tried the question on contemporary Americans, the answers weren't as assured as they had been 60 years ago. Why do we fight? Why are we at war with Iraq? "Freedom" is the best answer people could muster, but as it has become increasingly obvious that the Bush Administration lied about its reasons to invade, many of those asked are at a complete loss. Jarecki suggests a simple answer: "Follow the money." According to him, Eisenhower's warning is proof that there has always been a tendency toward metastasizing militarization; the events of September 11, 2001 merely accelerated it. At a time when, as he puts it, the political elites are becoming identical with financial elites, the military-industrial complex now encompasses lobbyists, think tanks and a complicit media that is happy to be "embedded" with the troops instead of attempting to find an independent point of view. The corrupt system that leads to perpetual war, according to Jarecki's thesis, is now so pervasive that it's becoming more or less invisible. To engage that system, Jarecki interviews people from all parts of the machinery: a grandmother who pushes missiles around a factory floor but confesses she would rather work in a toy factory, an optionless youngster signing up for the army, a Vietnamese immigrant who escaped one war and now designs bunkerbusting bombs for another, the fighter pilots who proudly delivered the first strikes in a preemptive war, a Pentagon officer who has become entirely disenchanted with the military, and a retired cop who struggles to reconcile his grief for the son he lost on 9/11 with the realization that he has been duped by the administration's lies. Among the talking heads are Gore Vidal, William Kristol, Richard Perle amd John McCain.:

Jun 13 Saturday 7:30pm, Costa Mesa: The Music Committee of Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church presents: Immigration Stories We will be exploring the human stories of U.S. immigration through music, readings, and images -from the time of Christopher Columbus, to Ellis Island, to current humanitarian issues.
Featuring: Orange Coast Choir Family Choir MUUsical Magicians Natasha Noriega and musicians from El Centro Cultural de Mexico Brad Van Wick, pianist Axel Clarke, drummer Vocal soloists and instrumentalists from OCUUC
Plus speakers from local nonprofit organizations that are assisting undocumented workers. All under the direction of Beth Syverson Nakao, Director of Music Ministries
Tickets are $10 (suggested donation) Kids 12 and under are free. Free childcare.
At this event, we will be collecting new white men's socks to help relieve a modern humanitarian crisis. You can read about the UU Church of Tucson's mission to end death and suffering on the U.S./Mexico border here: NoMoreDeaths.org. Please consider bringing one or more pairs of socks which we will mail to Tucson.
Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 646-4652 ocuuc.org

Jun 14 (2^nd Sunday) 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women In North OC Meeting Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E Amerige, Fullerton progressivewinoc.org I: Start of Meeting 1:00 II: Introductions and Announcements: 1:00 - 1:28 III: Review and approval of minutes 1:28-1:30 IV: Officer Reports: 1:30 - 1:55 VI: Old Business: 1:55 - 2:45 o New Member Recruitment: Recruitment Tools o Tabling at Swap meet, OC Fair, Cypress Festival and 72nd AD o BFF (Best Foot Forward) o YD/College Dem Reports and Support Strategies o Fundraiser for Pam Keller o 2010 Election and Campaign Support VI: New Business: 2:45 - 2:57 o Dues increase o Focus areas for social justice: education, health care, immigration, labor support o Newsletter articles and photos VII: Adjournment 3:00

Jun 14 Sunday 5pm, Garden Grove: Can Palestinians Handle Self-Determination NOW? Presentation by Nora Murad, PhD, Executive Director Dalia Associationon
The Dalia Association (www.Dalia.ps) is a new community foundation founded by members of the Palestinian community from the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Israel, and the Diaspora. Through Dalia, local communities find funding and are empowered in order to reduce their dependence on international aid. Dalia expands on Palestinian traditions of philanthropy and volunteerism to strengthen the social fabric within Palestine.
Dr. Nora Lester Murad: Nora Lester Murad has a doctorate from Fielding Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California, focused on social change and structural inequality; an M.A. in Human Services from Fielding Graduate Institute; an M.A. in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University; and a B.A. in Near East Studies from the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Murad was assistant professor at Bentley College in Massachusetts, and had a consulting practice focused on eliminating racism and organizational change. She moved to Jerusalem in 2004 and has since worked with Palestinian NGOs, international NGOs, and United Nations agencies doing participatory research, strategic planning, community development, financial sustainability, organizational change, donor communications, capacity assessments, impact evaluations, fundraising, and other projects. Dr. Murad is a Synergos Institute Senior Fellow (2008-2010) and former adjunct research fellow at Northeastern University (2004-2005). Food and beverages will be served.
St. Anselm's Episcopal Church, 13091 Galway Street, Garden Grove, CA 92844
For info, call Vicki Tamoush (714) 368-5100; vtamoush@gmail.com or Fr. Wilfredo Benitez (714) 537-0604; Tears4Gaza@aol.com

Jun 14 Sunday 5pm, Tustin: Conscientious Projector: Trouble the Water in our new location, Soul at Home, 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
Trouble the Water is a redemptive tale of two self-described street hustlers who become heroes in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. It is a journey of remarkable people surviving failed levees, bungling bureaucrats and armed soldiers.

Jun 15 Monday 6pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats June Meeting, The topic is Climate Change Attorney and Community Activist, Jennifer Searfross She will speak on this important new program to assess and encourage OC cities to adopt energy savings programs in their communities
7:00 - 7:30 Club Business 7:30 - 8:00 Speaker 8:00 - 8:15 Q & A 8:15 - 8:45 Social Time
Norman Murray Community Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Jun 15 Monday 7pm, Orange: "Gang Injunction" Community Meeting The BRIDGE, 1407 N Batavia Ste: 120, Orange, CA 92867
Yesterday some of the people who were previously dismissed from the "Gang Injunction" were served with a "Permanent Injunction". Their noticed indicated the following:
"ALL MEMBERS OF THE GANG, WHETHER OR NOT NAMED IN THE ORIGINAL LAWSUIT OR NAMED IN THE ORIGINAL LAWSUIT AND LATER DISMISSED FROM THE LAWSUIT AND ALL PARTICIPANTS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, AIDERS AND ABETTORS WHOSE MEMBERSHIP, PARTICIAPTION, AGENCY, ASSOCIATION, SERVICE, EMPLOYMENT, AID OR ABETMENT IS MORE THAN NOMINAL, PASSIVE, INACTIVE, OR PURELY TECHNICAL, AND ALL PERSONS ACTING UNDER, IN CONCERT WITH, FOR THE BENEFIT OF, AT THE DIRECTION OF, OR IN ASSOCIATION WITH ORANGE VARRIO CYPRESS CRIMINAL STREET GANG IN ANY MANNER TECHNICAL, ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE PERMANENT GANG INJUNCTION."
The DA's office is not stopping....but NEITHER ARE WE!!! Let's stand up and fight against them. What a waste of our tax dollar $$$$$$$$!!!! HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE ON MONDAY!!!
Yvonne Elizondo (714) 532-6660

Jun 16 Tuesday 6:30pm, Irvine: OC NOW General Meeting: Discussion on Young Feminism Today We will also hold our annual elections at this meeting so if you'd like to join our board, please come. Board positions include: President VP Membership Secretary Treasurer Action Chair Legislation Chair International Chair Young Feminist Chair Publicity Chair Fundraising Chair For more information about joining our board, please contact Linda Long at president@nowoc.org or call her at 714.544.0726
Irvine Ranch Water District Offices (15600 Sand Canyon in Irvine)

Jun 16 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: "Up Against the Wall in Jerusalem." Dr. Fred Bush, our speaker, is the Chair of the O.C. Interfaith Peace Ministry. He taught Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary for 35 years. He has lived in Jerusalem, and has traveled throughout Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2009. cousinscluboc.org

Jun 17 Wednesday 5pm, Irvine: Peaceful Protest in Support of the Iranian People Hi Everyone, I'm reaching out to you for support as you are community leaders and could get the message out to the community. Today's peaceful protest is open to everyone and Iwould really appreciated if you can get the message out in support and solidarity for the Iranian people who are so courageously and peacefully resisting injustice in Iran! Thank you so much for your support--Sunny Sunny Zia <sunny.zia@gmail.com>
Peaceful Iranian Protest in Orange County This peaceful protest is a community event hosted by Iranian in Orange county In solidarity with the people in Iran. When: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Time: Please come at 5:00 PM Where: Jamboree Road & Barranca Parkway in the city of Irvine

Jun 17 Wednesday 6-9pm, Costa Mesa: 1 Year Later and STILL Courting Equality Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of marriage equality in California. Reception/appetizers served at 6pm, followed by an interfaith service at 7pm and cake cutting at 8pm.
Fairview Community Church, 2525 Fairview Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626 ocequality.ning.com/events/1-year-later

Jun 17 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Genocide Today: A discussion with Mark Hanis presented by Orange County for Darfur University Synagogue Tikkun Olam
University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 Light refreshments, free but donations greatly appreciated.
Mark Hanis is the co-founder and President of the Genocide Intervention Network. Genocide Intervention Network's mission is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. As a grandchild of four Holocaust survivors, Mark has a deep understanding of individual persecution, and of hope and opportunity. Outraged by the international community's inaction when the Darfur conflict began, Mark began on a journey that still continues today. livingubuntu.org/events/2009/a-discussion-with-mark-hanis.php

Jun 18 Thursday 3:30pm, Garden Grove: MoveOn Congressional Meeting and Sign-On Letter MoveOn North O.C. is having an event at Loretta's office. We will have people from other groups there too, who are in support of Loretta adding strengthening amendments to the Waxman/Markey green energy/jobs bill. We'll have some speakers and deliver a letter signed by various organizations requesting that she strengthen the bill. To sign up for the event and find out more details, this is the link. pol.moveon.org/event/lettermeeting Loretta's office: business park at Lewis and Lampson in Garden Grove, 12397 Lewis St. #101 Garden Grove, CA 92840

Jun 18 Thursday 6-9pm, Irvine: "Israel & Palestine: Is Peace a Dream" Humanity Unites in partnership with Friends of the Arava Institute proudly present an evening of community dialogue and pathways for Israeli and Palestinian Peace Process. We will have the pleasure of having representatives from the region speak regarding their work together as Arabs and Israelis. In addition, we will discuss the issues of the region and focus on what measures are viable and what we can do as a community locally. A panel forum representing different perspectives of the people from the Israeli/Palestinian region and local region will discuss the issues at hand and their perspective solutions. It is our pleasure to have the following distinguished individuals on our panel: 1. Mehnaz Afridi, Professor of Judaism and Islam, Antioch University, Los Angeles. 2. David Weisberg, Executive Director of Friends of the Arava Institute 3. Anton Khalilieh, Palestinian graduate Arava Institute 4. Liza Shtromberg, Israeli graduate of the Arava Institute Following our panel discussion, we will have our community round table and dialogue segment focusing on what solutions are viable in support of peace and justice. Please RSVP your attendance as soon as possible and prior to June 9th to Sunny.Zia@gmail.com or 949.933.0343, as space is limited. Guest list will be strictly enforced.
Woodbury Community Center, 130 Sanctuary, Irvine, CA 92620

Jun 18 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: OC Green Drinks is a casual, monthly get together for anyone and everyone interested in chatting about and advocating all things "green". ocgreendrinks.com
Jason's Wine Restaurant, 416 West Fourth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Jun 18 Thursday 7pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club's guest speaker will be Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. Join us at 6:00 pm for dinner. At Mimi's on Euclid, just south of the 91 Freeway. For more info: Ken Burke (714) 998-6935

Jun 19-Aug 13 Irvine: Food Inc. movie Opens for Limited Release Edwards University Town Center 6, 4245 Campus Drive. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 854-8818 fandango.com/food,inc._122554/movietimes?location=92612
4In this MUST SEE film, Food, Inc., (Watch Trailer) filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that's been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. We have bigger-breasted chickens, the perfect pork chop, insecticide-resistant soybean seeds, even tomatoes that won't go bad, but we also have new strains of e coli--the harmful bacteria that causes illness for an estimated 73,000 Americans annually. We are riddled with widespread obesity, particularly among children, and an epidemic level of diabetes among adults.
Featuring interviews with such experts as Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation), Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma) along with forward thinking social entrepreneurs like Stonyfield Farms' Gary Hirschberg and Polyface Farms' Joe Salatin, Food, Inc. reveals surprising -- and often shocking truths -- about what we eat, how it's produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here.
Lets show our government that we DO care about these issues and please go see these movies in theaters! Organize groups of friends and relatives. This will be a GREAT intro to your doubting friends.

Jun 19 Friday Noon, Costa Mesa: Democratic Foundation Of Orange County Luncheon Tom Torlakson CA State Assemblymember & Candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
The Center Club 650 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa (no parking validation offered) There is no charge for DFOC Members current with their membership dues. Non-Member tickets are $45.00. SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP TODAY! For questions or to RSVP, please contact Josh Kurpies, Executive Director, at (714) 979-4436 or via email at josh@dfoc.com Save the Date - DFOC Luncheon w/ Asb. Pedro Nava (July 24, 2009)

Jun 19 Friday 6-8:30pm, Mission Viejo: Organic dinner and Eco presentation: Chris Prelitz "Green Made Easy: Transitioning to a Greener Lifestyle" 6-7 p.m. Organic Appetizers/Wine 7-8:30 p.m. Chris's talk $20 per person (proceeds go to building fund) RSVP (949) 481-4040 by June 17th
Join Chris Prelitz, author and green pioneer as he shares ways to be both environmental and economical at the same time. You'll discover that it's not only good for the planet, it's good for your pocketbook. For over 20 years, Chris has been helping businesses, home owners and corporations lower their monthly expenses by going green.
Chris will share ways to * live in harmony with nature * save money and save the environment - at the same time * create a thriving, healthy future for generations to come
Chris Prelitz has over 25 years of experience with green and sustainable design and construction. He redesigned and built the first permitted solar electric home in OC. His Laguna Beach home has been featured in Natural Home Magazine, OC Home and Riviera Magazine to name a few. He has served on environmental advisory boards at city, state, and national levels. Chris now touches audiences globally with his uplifting green message, appearing regularly in the print and broadcast media, including the premier episode of the Discovery Channel's Greenovate show.
Cost: $20 per person Babysitter provided at $10 per child (siblings $5) RSVP by June 17th at (949) 481-4040
Help celebrate our New Location at 25782 Obrero Drive Unit D Mission Viejo, CA 92691 centerforspirituallivingoc.org / csloc.org Visit Chris's website at prelitz.com / newleafamerica.com The Environmental Outreach heals the Earth and Humanity through Awareness, Education and Inspired action.

Jun 19 Friday 7-9pm, Irvine: Supporters of Iranians in Iran Candle Vigil 18040 Culver Dr Corner of Michelson and Culver
Please bring your candle, and let us respectfully, peacefully and silently support our brothers and sisters in Iran. You may bring signs and pictures of those who died for their country but please please no flags (lets avoid any conflicts that might occur). Today, we all need to be united. set aside your political view for now... lets get united and stand for our people in Iran Unity is the answer to human rights: stop fighting over your political view and which flag you think is the flag of Iran. Please be peaceful, and respectful.

Jun 20 Saturday 11am-1pm, Santa Ana: Let us all shout united and strong: "Stop Persecution of Youth of Iran" Peaceful Demonstration in Orange County: Orange County, Los Angeles & San Diego Protesters
Sunflower Avenue & Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Our fellow Iranian protesters and non-Iranian protesters in the Southern California region, including San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles area. We are planning to protest against the crimes that have committed against humanity and democracy in the past few days in Iran after the so-called "democratic presidential elections". Please join us to show our support for our young brothers and sisters who are fighting to death for Iran's freedom. This peaceful demonstration is planned to take place on Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 AM in the South Coast Plaza area, the cross section of Sunflower Avenue & Plaza Drive, in Orange County. It will last about 2 hours until 1:00 PM. NOTE: Please do not bring any flags. We are supporting the freedom and safety of our young fellow countrymen. Let us not give the Iranian government any excuse. Let us show the international media and the entire world the true principals we deeply fight for. Please share this around and send it to anyone who you think sympathizes with our cause. If you want to know more about the crimes committed against the young Iranian citizens in the past few days, check out the following links: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=212439210480&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=90369587887&h=7Ni1w&u=BiB6t&ref=nf http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=91632319874&h=ihz32&u=uaHet&ref=nf http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1183551430397&ref=nf http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1064433980175&ref=nf http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=213761120313&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1110569896960&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=199710377&ref=profile http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=89982532674&h=96fYn&u=DOG9C&ref=mf

Jun 20 Saturday noon, Orange: meeting about torture of children If anyone is still interested in meeting about torture of children, let's meet at the Starbucks in the Wells Fargo Bank in the Orange Circle at noon. Albert and I will be there meeting about torture of children Also see the attached flyer on an NRCAT event. Dorrine

Jun 20 Saturday noon-3pm, Orange: 2nd Annual Unity BBQ! Hart Park - 701 S. Glassell Street, Orange, CA To ensure we have plenty of food and drinks, please RSVP to our office at 714-835-5158 or email info@ocdemocrats.org. Suggested contribution of $5 to cover the cost of food and rentals.

Jun 20 Saturday 1-4pm, Irvine: Press Conference on Iran Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd.
Join Elected Officials and Iranian American Community Leaders for a IRVINE, CALIFORNIA- United States members of Congress and State Lawmakers from California will join Iranian American journalists, members of the International media and community leaders to receive updated briefings on the situation in Iran. Press conference is to highlight devastating impact of Iran;s post-election violence on the U.S./ Iran relations and the Iranian American community in the USA.

Jun 20 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: AU-OC: Flicks for Thought "Constantine's Sword" Irvine Ranch Water District (Multipurpose Room) 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) Irvine, CA 92618
AU-OC is proud to present the documentary, Constantine's Sword as this month's Flick for Thought. This is the story of James Carroll; a former Catholic priest on a journey to confront his past and uncover the roots of religiously inspired violence and war. His search also reveals a growing scandal involving religious infiltration of the U.S. military and the terrible consequences of religion's influence on America's foreign policy. Join us for this powerful and thought provoking documentary and join in the discussion afterwards. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For information contact: Steph Campbell, (714) 299-4551, or e-mail orangecountyau@yahoo.com.

Jun 20 Saturday 2:30-5pm, Costa Mesa: The Least of These, a film documentary will be shown by the OC ACLU Chapter in conjunction with the Faith in Action council of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, Doors open at 2 pm; the film be shown at 2:30 in the social hall.
The church address is 1259 Victoria, Costa Mesa 92627. The documentary follows the plight of three immigrant families held in the de Soto detention center in Texas. The combined efforts of a local law center and an ACLU lawyer attempt to bring the situation to the attention of the public. come learn and discuss. The event ends at 5 pm.

Jun 20 Saturday 4-11pm, Silverado: 5th Annual Tree Hugger's Ball and Go Green Expo 4:00pm to 8:00 pm - Go Green Expo 6:00pm to 11:00pm - Tree Huggers Ball
The OC Tree Hugger's Ball is your chance to experience the beautiful canyon eco-system we are striving to preserve while helping to educate the community about our vanishing wild spaces in harmony with our stewardship "Go Green" Expo features exhibitors of eco-friendly products, transportation, well known environmental speakers and live Musicians. BBQ or Vegan dinner can be purchased at the event. Spend an evening under the wonderful spring night skies of Baker Canyon, Silverado. Call 714-649-2820 for ticket information. $30.00 General admission, pre-purchase 2 tickets for only $50! (regular admission price at event) Kids 6-18 yrs $15, Children 5 & under Free! (admission price does not include dinner canyonland.org/treehuggers.html

Jun 20 Saturday 5pm, Irvine: Peaceful rally for Support of Iranians Corner of Culver & Harvard
I'm working on putting a Walk as well. Tell everybody to be there this weekend. In the meantime, we can have rallies as many as possible according to the our Constitutional 1st Amendment rights.Let's talk...

[Canceled] Jun 21 (Usually 3^rd Sunday) 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County: No meeting this month. Several board members are going to be unavailable. Next meeting is July 19. ochumanists.org

[Canceled] Jun 21 Sunday 4:15pm, Irvine: 70th AD Democratic Action Club & Democrats of Greater Irvine I wanted to let you know that OC for Darfur Presents "What About Darfur?" has been canceled. It was probably not a good idea to conflict with Father's Day. Thanks for your understanding. We will be rescheduling this event later. In the meantime, don't forget our regular Saturday morning Kaffee-Klatch at 9:00 am at University Center. You can check out all our activities at 70thaddac.org/ Thanks, Sharon Toji

Jun 21 Sunday 5pm, Irvine: Peaceful rally for Support of Iranians Corner of Jamboree & Barranca
I'm working on putting a Walk as well. Tell everybody to be there this weekend. In the meantime, we can have rallies as many as possible according to the our Constitutional 1st Amendment rights.Let's talk...

Jun 21 Sunday 6pm, Irvine: "Flow" Film Screening Come join us for a community screening of this award-winning documentary about the water industry and the growing problem of water privatization. Learn what is being done globally and locally to conserve this invaluable resource for future generations. After the screening, OC Interfaith Coalition for the Environment will lead a discussion and Q&A.
Triad Yoga and Pilates, 2626 Dupont Drive #A-20, Irvine, CA 92612 Bring your own cushion for seating l Space is limited Please RSVP to Sherri at (714) 552-0333 or ecofaith@ocice.org

Jun 22 Monday 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

Jun 23 Tuesday noon, Newport Beach: Speak-Out For Jobs 48th Congressional District Office
Come join the MoveOn Irvine Council at our Speak-Out For Jobs rally on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM, to express our support for the Waxman-Markey Energy bill currently before Congress and due for a vote at the end of this month (sign up at http://pol.moveon.org/event/jobsspeakout/93939). We'll be hearing from local politicians and small business owners who are demanding an energy bill focused on new, alternative energy jobs, and no more favoritism for Big Oil and Coal. We've extended an invitation to Congressman John Campbell's office to join us and defend the Congressman's position on the current legislation, as well as his plans for "green jobs" in the 48th District. We'll be rallying in the courtyard outside the Congressman's District Office in Newport Beach...SEE YA' THERE!!! Don't forget...sign up at pol.moveon.org/event/jobsspeakout/93939.

Jun 23 Tuesday 12:15pm, Seal Beach: The Leisure World Democratic Club meeting starts at 12:15 pm in clubhouse 2. Just tell the guard at the gate that you are a guest of the Democratic Club. If you take the Seal Beach turnoff south from any freeway. You go a half mile and turn right at the globe. Go straight ahead a 1/4 mile past the light to El Dorado and turn right and 1/4 mile up you will see a large clubhouse on your left with a parking lot on the north. If you have any problem my cell phone is 562-209-3183. Dave

Jun 23 Tuesday 1pm, Laguna Woods: Earthworks Meeting Shari Horne will lead a discussion on the recycling bins pilot program--how it is performing and asking for suggestions as to what we may do to improve it. We will be dark July and August and will meet again Tuesday Sept. 22. See you all in the Redwood Room of the Community Center 4351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA.92653 Jim Davis, President Earthworks

Jun 23 Tuesday 6-8pm, Orange: Dream Graduation Join us for this symbolic event where students, community members, educators and allies will join forces in Orange County in solidarity with the Washington DC DREAM graduation, to support the plight of undocumented students in the passage of the Federal Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. Help unfinished dreams become a reality.
Teamsters Local 952 Hall, 140 South Marks Way, Orange CA 92868 istillhaveadream.org

Jun 23 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is proud to present: Gustavo Arellano, staff writer for the OC Weekly and author as our next speaker. Gustavo Arellano is a staff writer with OC Weekly, an alternative newspaper in Orange County, California, and a contributing editor to the Los Angeles Times Op/Ed pages. He is a familiar presence in Southern California radio as a frequent guest on liberal and conservative talk shows, where he discusses local and national issues. Arellano also writes "¡Ask a Mexican!", a nationally syndicated column and winner of the 2006 Association of Alternative Weeklies award for Best Column in which he answers any and all questions about America's spiciest and largest minority.
Gustavo has this to say about himself: "I'm Gustavo Arellano. I was born in Anaheim, California, to a tomato canner and an illegal immigrant. My ¡Ask a Mexican! column won the 2006 Association of Alternative Newsweeklies award for the best column in a large circulation weekly. I'm a contributing editor to the Los Angeles Times and have appeared on Today, Nightline, NPR's On the Media, The Situation with Tucker Carlson, and The Colbert Report. I also mow lawns for $15 - $10 if I get a water break. "
Gustavo has written two books, "¡Ask a Mexican!" and "Orange County: A Personal History"
Marie Callender's, 1821 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required; please support our hosts and eat with us.)
Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime. The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Jun 23 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: Candlelight vigil in support of democracy in Iran Jamboree and Barranca BYOC (bring your own candles)

Jun 23 Tuesday 7pm, Long Beach: Radical Cinema is proud to announce it's June Film Screening: Think Peace If you love documentaries about the 60s/70s peace movement to end the war in Vietnam, but would like to see a movie about the modern peace movement, this is for you. Shot in Canada at a major peace conference in 2006, this documentary answers questions you may have had about our movement, confirms nagging suspicions, and inspires peace action. Please join us!
The Village Grind Coffeehouse 443 E. 1st Street (by 1st and Linden Ave.) Downtown Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 432-4033 FREE (but donations to cover costs are appreciated) Contact Leonard Baric @ (562) 682-6583 with any questions RADICAL CINEMA: WITH PEACE, THERE IS JUSTICE

Jun 24 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines. Democratic Club of West Orange County: Martin Wisckol "Where Is The Democratic Party of Orange County Going and What the Special Election Results Mean" For more information: dcwoc.org or call (714) 846-5201.

Jun 24 Wednesday 7pm, Newport Beach: Green Lecture: An Inconvenient Truth Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
visit the ENC to learn more about the planetary emergency of global warming and what YOU can do about it. Join LA County Teacher of the Year John Zavalney for a live presentation of the slideshow that's changing America's mind. After being trained by Mr. Al Gore and his staff, John is on a mission to get the word out about the dangers of global warming and offer suggestions on how we can help solve this crisis. John has won several prestigious educational awards including: The Disney American Teacher Award, The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, the Presidents Council on Environmental Quality Professional Development Award and LA County teacher of the Year. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/10090250

Jun 25 Thursday noon, Pasadena: Torture Accountability Action Day "Bye-bye Bybee!" Join us at the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals district courthouse to rally for the accountability of Jay Bybee for torture. We will call for his resignation, impeachment, disbarment and prosecution.
THE RICHARD H. CHAMBERS COURTHOUSE 125 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, Pasadena, CA 91105
Speakers: Mimi Kennedy, PDA Board Chair Jodie Evans, CodePink Co-Founder Dr. Dennis Loo, Professor of Sociology & World Can't Wait National Steering Committee member
The protest will conclude with the submission of a Judicial Misconduct Complaint against Bybee to Court officials. Jay Bybee signed memos authorizing torture while in the Bush Administration. Suspected war criminals such as Bybee should not serve as federal judges. Thousands of innocent men, and now women and children, it is suspected, have been tortured by the U.S., "sanctioned" by Jay Bybee's memo. JUDGE JAY BYBEE MUST GO!
Wear Orange?the color of Guantanamo detainee jumpsuits! We have signs or bring your own!
Please twitter: Rally 6/25 @ Noon 4 torture accountability 125 So Grand Pasadena 91105 Please share link on Facebook: tortureaccountability.webs.com/eventsacrossus.htm Carpool from OC: if anyone would like to attend this and wants to carpool, please call me at 949-257-8501 for info! Thanks! Sharon Tipton, PDA-OC

Jun 25 Thursday 5:30pm, Long Beach: MFSO Banner Painting Party to make two great banners to carry along the parade route at the largest fourth of July Parade west of the Mississippi ! Last year we were a very popular group and got the chance to make many connections and tell our side of the story about the true cost of war.
775 Havana Ave. Long Beach 562-833-8035 Pitch in to order pizza!
Fourth of July Parade Main Street in Huntington Beach Right across from the HB Pier Recommended parking: Yorktown and Main St. SE Corner of Seacliff Village Shopping Center Available parking along side streets MEET UP DETAILS Sat July 4, at 9AM Worthy Park Corner of 17th & Main St. At W. Utica Ave., Just South of Huntington Beach HS. (We will bring our hand made banners!) We will need people to hand out some small sized flyers to a huge crowd with some basic facts about the true cost of war. We will also need several people to carry banners down Main Street or carry their own individual signs... Contact: Pat Alviso or Jeff Merrick 562-833-8035
Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapter mfsooc.org myspace.com/ocmfso 562-833-8035

Jun 25 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine: Peaceful Protest Rally in Solidarity with Iranians There will be speakers and then a candlelight vigil outside the City Hall building.
Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plz, Irvine, CA 92606-5207 Please come & show your support for the democracy movement in Iran. We will gather in memory of Neda and the other innocents who have lost their lives in this struggle for justice. events.kodoom.com/en/38968608/Peaceful-Protest-Rally-Irvine

Jun 25 Thursday 6pm, Tustin: Planned Parenthood Volunteer Night: What's YOUR Story? 700 S. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92866
We all have a unique story to tell. And next Thursday, Planned Parenthood wants to hear yours. Whether you're a volunteer, health advocate, a former patient, political junkie, or intern ... you ARE Planned Parenthood. As a supporter, you are a vital part of our community, and the face of our organization. Join us next Thursday and help us launch our My Story campaign! Telling your story helps us build a stronger, healthier community. Our differences and similarities unite us and allow us to preserve and expand access to reproductive health care and information. This is your chance to set the record straight. The reproductive health care movement has many faces -- your face, your experience, your support, your story is all part of it. We hope you'll share it with us, and learn how to share it with others. Questions? For more information or to RSVP, please contact publicaffairs@pposbc.org Dinner will be provided.

Jun 25 Thursday 7pm, Orange: PDA Orange County Chapter GENERAL MEETING CAFE LUCCA, 106 N. Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL -- OBAMA White House Actions/Lobbying HR 676, Medicare for All?citizen lobbying/actions CD Point Persons CA40 Dave Sonneborn CA48 Dr Bill, Mary Carter Still Needed CA42,44,46,47 IOT Tuesdays/Organizing Thursday Conf Calls REGIONAL -- Calif Budget Debacle/Shock Doctrine -- Debrief CDP, Progressive Caucus reports Leno SB 810 - Calif Single Payer Governor's race-Updates LOCAL -- Candidates: Hedrick, Krom, AD's, SD's, Non-part's ??? PDA OC Organizing - North, South, and West OC Chapters Events/Actions OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Monday, July 27, 7PM

Jun 25 (Last Thursday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group #178 Irvine Monthly Meeting at the Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine.
For more details, see our website. For further information about the meeting, please see our group meeting page. For additional questions, please get in touch with us via our contact page.

Jun 26 Friday 3pm, Huntington Beach: Organizing for America my.barackobama.com/page/content/hcserviceattend Day of Service - Healthy Food Drive Health Care Awareness - Prevention A few interested neighbors gathered on June 6 to discuss their experience with health care. We have many concerns about forthcoming health care reform. But we agreed that prevention (annual physicals, dental checkups, exercise and healthy eating) is key to drive down health care costs.
We decided to participate in President Obama's Day of Service to promote health care issues in our local communities and that a healthy food drive is a way to high-light the importance of prevention in our health care system. This is an opportunity to talk with our family and friends about health care: How is the current working for them? What is their experience with health care? HB Youth Shelter is the recipient of our donations. Would you like to support this food drive? If so here are some suggested items:
Low salt canned goods Canned fruit in juice Brown/long grain rice Sugar free juices Dried fruits Nuts Tuna packed in water Whole grain pasta Backyard fruits Vegetables High fiber no/low sugar cereals and breakfast bars Rice cakes Toiletry items: soap, toothpaste, dental floss Please drop off your donation to me by June 26. Thank You, Pat Goodman, 714-847-6617 P.S. here are some resources about the health care issue: Los Angeles Times 6/7/09: Private Insurance Companies Push for Individual Mandate: http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fi-healthcare7-2009jun07,0,5733720.story?track=ntothtml Front Line, Sick Around the World: www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sickaroundtheworld/

Jun 26 (4^th Friday) 4-5pm, Irvine: Imagine Peace Vigil Culver and Michelson (405 south to Culver, right on Culver, one block to Michelson. Left on Michelson and park at the Wholesome Choice.) Signs are available, if you bring your own please focus on a peace theme only.

Jun 26 Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Families to Amend California's Three Strikes Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Featured Speakers: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. Sue Reams and Frank Courser, both from the group, "Families to Amend California's Three Strikes," will deliver a presentation about the history of the "Three Strikes" law in California. Passed by voters in 1994, California's "Three Strikes" law is an oppressive legal program that can result in life in prison for conviction of even minor felonies, often nonviolent-drug offenses. It's estimated that of the thousands of inmates incarcerated under California's "Three Strikes" law, approximately 45 percent are Black, 26 percent are Mexican/Central American and 25 percent are White. Reams and Courser will give us an update on the current status of the "Three Strikes" law and talk about what efforts are being made to change it by FACTS and other grass-roots organizations. Open Forum 8:30 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest. The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Jun 27 Saturday 9am-9pm, Irvine: GreeNeda Event - MOVEMENT TOWARD A FREE IRAN AT UCI HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOM ARE STILL A STRUGGLE FOR MANY IN THE WORLD
UCI Campus - Aldrich Park GreeNedaMovement@gmail.com "Human beings are members of a whole, in creation of one essence and soul... If one member is afflicted with pain, other members uneasy will remain... If you have no sympathy for human pain, the name of human you can not retain..." GreeNeda is a movement of unity among world citizens who in light of the latest injustices occurring in Iran have united in support of the Iranian people. It is a movement toward a Free Iran, by the people and for the people in support of the resilient freedom seekers. Iran's current uprising, following the recent presidential election and the ensuing concerns about fraud, is the most significant movement since the 1979 revolution. The people of Iran, in hopes of having their voices heard through peaceful gatherings and protests have been met by gun-wielding, baton swinging militia. Our mission is to educate the public about human rights issues and to promote a platform of solidarity with the people of Iran as they seek their own freedom during the current crisis and the atmosphere of violence and intimidation. We will accomplish this by organizing a "Teach - In" on the issues surrounding the current climate in Iran. Expert speakers and educators will make presentations on the history of events shaping today's Iran and provide insight into the possibilities for the future. We respectfully request your participation and presence at our event, which will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Aldrich Park on the campus of University of California, Irvine. uci.edu . Parking will be available for $7.00 at the parking kiosk. The urgency cannot be emphasized enough as we aim to strengthen the resolve of the people of Iran and to expose the world to the current struggle of the people. **** Volunteers are needed. So if you are interested Please contact ssiavosh@gmail.com. ****

[Postponed] Jun 27 Saturday 10am-noon, Santa Ana: THE ORANGE COUNTY PEACE COALITION'S SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS.. ¡Basta! Human Rights Abuse in the American Southwest has been moved to July 25

Jun 27 Saturday 10am-4pm, Orange: Orange Bario Historical Society, Cypress Street Picnic @ Hart Park, 701 South Glassell Street
Potluck Style Picnic. Bring your favorite dish or food to share with a few others. (Don't forger serving utensils) Lunch will be served at 11am Bring your Photos & Stories to Share. Photo display provided by Russ Barrios & the Mexican-American Historical Society. Come and enjoy a day of music, raffles, food, and getting together with old and new friends.

Jun 27 Saturday noon-3pm. Orange: Lady in Chief Luncheon/panel discussion/book signing with essayists featured in the new book "She's Out There! Essays by 35 Young Women Who Aspire to Lead the Nation: The Next Generation of Presidential Candidates". 12 pm Luncheon and Panel Discussion at Cafe Tu Tu Tango (20 City Blvd, Orange) 2 pm Book Signing at Border's (20 City Blvd, Orange) Tickets for the Lady in Chief luncheon are $25 each. If your check is postmarked by June 22. Tickets are $30 at the door. Reserve your seat today by emailing lwvcoca@gmail.com. Help bring new leaders to the event by sponsoring a young woman! Please email lwvcoca@gmail.com to express your interest. This event is proudly sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Central Orange County Area.

Jun 27 Saturday 4-6pm, Anaheim: A showing and discussion of the film "Shelby Knox Redux" Anaheim & Basileia: An Open Door Community of Christ and Active Voice Films invite your participation in a film screening of "Shelby Knox Redux" followed by a conversation about the issues raised in the film with Shelby Knox - in person!
Shelby Knox Redux, by Marion Lipschutz and Rose Rosenblatt, profiles a young woman during her teenage years who, despite her deeply conservative Southern Baptist upbringing, advocates comprehensive sex education and gay rights, and returns home five years later to check in with her friends, community, and formerly ambivalent parents. Building from the 2005 film The Education of Shelby Knox, Shelby Knox Redux takes viewers on a journey of personal awareness, family, and transformation.
ANAHEIM COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, 827 S Walnut Stunstarred, Anaheim, CA 92802 merigrrl@merigrrl.com

Jun 27 Saturday 4:30-7pm, Irvine: Get Engaged Tour Fellow Marriage Equality Supporters - By now, we've all heard that the California Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Prop 8. With marriage equality a reality in Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire and even Iowa, it's astounding to think that just a year ago same-sex couples could marry and today that right has been snatched away by a mere majority vote. While we are disappointed by this decision, we can't be discouraged and now's the time to get engaged! On Saturday, June 27th 4:30pm @ Irvine United Congregational Church (4915 Alton Pkwy) we will be hosting a community gathering to discuss what we know and what we need to do to regain marriage equality in California. A broad coalition of community organizations have come together to sponsor the latest California poll on support for marriage equality and initiative options. Results from this poll, along with information on how our county voted on Prop 8, will be shared. We will have an opportunity to not only ask questions, but to provide input on what we'd like to see in a future campaign and find out how we can get involved today. So I hope to see you on Saturday, June 27th and bring a friend, we can use all the help we can get! This event is sponsored by OCEC, Orange County Equality Coalition For more information you can visit: ocequality.ning.com/events/get-engaged-tour-oc You can also contact: Chelsea Salem OCEC, Get Engaged Tour seasalem@gmail.com 949-940-6376 Please forward this to anyone who would be interested!

Jun 27 Saturday 6:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Kick-Off Event Melissa Fox for California Assembly The Clubhouse at Big Canyon Villas, 540 Bay Hill Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
The Goal Electing Melissa Fox to the California Assembly for the 70th A.D! You can RSVP at votemelissafox@gmail.com More details will follow...

Jun 27 Saturday 7-10pm, Irvine: Candle Light Vigil Continues In Support of the Brave Iranian Men & Women's Peaceful Resistance & Civil Disobedience Corner of Culver & Michelson (at the corner of Wholesome choice parking lot) In solidarity and support of the brave Iranian Men and Women peacefully resisting injustice and standing up for freedom and human rights, we will continue the candlelight vigils. I'm scheduling this event for Saturday, June 27th so folks can have advance notice and we can show our support in great numbers. Let's flood the corners of Culver and Michelson Dr. (North, South, East, West). Please spread the word and please invite everyone, this is a human rights issue and not limited to the Iranian Amercian community. Please come not just as an Iranian, American, Muslim, Jew, Bahai, Democrat, Republican, but as a fellow human being. Love and Light, Sunny

Jun 28 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Women For: Orange County: The Politics of School Board Elections. Prominent OC progressives will address education issues. Attorney Florice Hoffman, executive board member of the OC Democratic Party and former candidate for the Orange Unified School District will speak about "The Politics of School Board Elections". Attorney Steve Young, a regional director of the CA Democratic Party and candidate for the 68th State Assembly District, will speak on "California Education and the Budget Crisis".
Duck Club: Riparian View, Irvine. Riparian View intersects Michelson between Jamboree Rd. and Culver Dr. From Michelson, turn south toward the open space onto Riparian View. Follow the signs for one mile to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Jun 28 Sunday 3pm, Newport Beach: Progressive Christians Uniting Presents: Dr. David Gushee, Reflections from the War on Torture St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills, Newport Beach (at McArthur Blvd)
Dr. Gushee is the president of Evangelicals for Human Rights. He was instrumental in drafting the Evangelical Declaration Against Torture, the Evangelical Climate Initiative and will soon publish a collection of essays entitled Religious Faith, Torture, and Our National Soul. As a key leader in the National Campaign Against Torture he works strategically with President Obama in the war against torture.
A lecture and Q&A centering on the fight to end U.S. sponsored torture, Dr. David Gushee will address the need for and benefit of bringing evangelical and mainline Christians together in justice work like this. PCU-OC clergy will speak on their current evangelical outreach project.
Refreshments provided. Come! Learn! Meet Dr. Gushee! For information call (714) 721-6554, or e-mail eweller@pcu-la.org.

Jun 28 Sunday 4pm-7pm, Mission Viejo: National Women's Political Caucus - Orange County Chapter Dinner with Dr. Judy Chu, a member of the CA Board of Equalization and a candidate for the 32nd Congressional District (San Gabriel Valley). $45.00. Villa Roma Restaurant, 25254 La Paz Rd., Suite B, Laguna Hills, CA 92832, 949-454-8585. Due to President Obama's selection of Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor, the Congressional seat in the 32nd District opened up. On May 19th, Dr. Chu won a hard fought Democratic Party primary; now the general election is set for June 14th. Sponsorships are available, please contact Rima Nashashibi (rnashashibi@yahoo.com or 949-462-4888). Please RSVP by June 24th to Joan Lars, j.lars@sbcglobal.net or 714-775-4820. Make checks payable to NWPC-OC PAC. Send to P. O. Box 10052, Santa Ana, CA 92711-0052. Web: nwpc-oc.org If you have any questions, please contact Rima Nashashibi at 949-462-4888.

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Jul 1 (1^st Wednesday) 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County regular meeting. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Featuring: Katrina Foley, Costa Mesa City Council Katrina will address budget issues facing Costa Mesa and other local governments in the midst of the greatest financial crisis California and its people have ever faced. Nathan Gonzalez, author of Engaging Iran: The Rise of a Middle East Powerhouse and America's Strategic Choice, will discuss the current situation in Iran. Nathan posts at Huffingtonpost.com and founded Latinos for Dean, in support of Howard Dean's presidential campaign in 2004. For a complete biography, visit huffingtonpost.com/nathan-gonzalez Melahat Rafiei will present suggestions for how we can provide support for the reform movement in Iran. Quarterly Project: Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Wildlife Center in Huntington Beach. Please bring towels, cloths and Dawn (only Dawn) dishwashing liquid to the meeting. We'll deliver them to the center so the volunteers can care for injured animals.

Jul 1 Wednesday 7-9pm, Tustin: Monthly Meaningful Movies at Aldersgate: Flow Aldersgate UMC, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780
Though the world's surface is covered by 70% water, only 1% is suitable for human consumption. In this award-winning documentary, Irena Salina investigates one of the most important political and environmental issues of the 21st Century: as the world's fresh water supply is dwindling, corporate interests are seeking to privatize it. Through interviews with scientists and activists, she reveals the building crisis at both the global and human scale, and introduces many of the governmental and corporate players behind the water grab, while begging the question "CAN ANYONE REALLY OWN WATER?" Beyond identifying the problem, FLOW also gives viewers a look at the people and institutions providing practical solutions to the water crisis. After the screening, AUMC Env. Ministries committee members will lead a talk about water conservation, including easy tips on how to reduce your usage.

Jul 2 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition screening of Religulous You are invited to a free screening of the latest film by Bill Maher, "Religulous". Religulous follows humorist Bill Maher as he travels around the world interviewing people about God and religion. Known for his astute analytical skills; irreverent wit and commitment to never pulling a punch, Maher brings his characteristic honesty to an unusual spiritual journey. Join us for a thought provoking evening at:
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Avenue Whittier, CA 90602 (Corner of Wardman & Washington Ave) For more info call (562) 587-6270 or (562) 325-5268 Free refreshments will be provided

Jul 3 Friday noon-2pm, Laguna Beach: 'Tea Parties' According to the web site 'Tea Party Patriots' (http://www.teapartypatriots.org), there will be an anti-Obama 'Laguna Beach Patriots Protest' at Main Beach, July 3rd, from noon to 2:00 p.m. '...with special focus on Obama's latest proposal of National Health Care!'. If history is any guide, President Obama's efforts to bring accountability, cost-cutting, and universal health care coverage - including coverage to those 40+ million middle and lower income citizens presently uninsured - will be mis-characterized as an attempt to mandate socialized, government-run health care. This is about providing universal health INSURANCE, not direct government-run health care. What is it that they are so afraid of?!
If we want to support the President's goals of Health Care reform, it is incumbent upon us to make sure that these types of mis-characterizations and deceptions do not go unchallenged. If you are not busy on Friday, this may be a good time to join with our mis-informed friends at Main Beach and let your opinions be known. They'll tell you that Congress is trying to '...exempt itself from the system that they are writing for the rest of us.' when just the opposite is true.
This is an issue with strong emotions on both sides, so remember, always be respectful and polite to those with a differing view. Do NOT be confrontational if you choose to attend.
If you want a refresher on some health care facts and statistics, visit these sites or do a "google" search: The current situation: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/PrescriptionForChange/story?id=2563381 Howard Dean's thoughts: http://www.ontheissues.org/2004/Howard_Dean_Health_Care.htm

Jul 4 Saturday 9am, Huntington Beach: Fourth of July Parade Main Street in Huntington Beach across from the HB Pier Recommended parking: Yorktown and Main St. SE Corner of Seacliff Village Shopping Center Available parking along side streets

Jul 4 Saturday 11am-7pm, Laguna Beach: Equality California Win Marriage Back - OC Fourth of July In Person Volunteer Recruitment Have fun in the sun and help to win marriage back! Help us build the huge volunteer base we need.
31351 Pacific Coast Highway, West St. Laguna Beach. Meet on the front lawn. * Saturday July 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday July 4, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, * Saturday July 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fourth of July After Party Join us at this 21+ event to celebrate the day's hard work. 7 Degrees 891 Laguna Canyon Road * Saturday, July 4, starting at 7 p.m. For more information or for other ways to get involved please contact: Elizabeth Aversa Elizabeth@eqca.org Orange County Regional Field Manager Equality California :: Equality California Institute 714.496.6220

Jul 5 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029 This coming weekend, on Sunday July 5, we will have our July 2009 installation of the Arlington West Memorial in Huntington Beach. July and August are usually our most viewed and busy months and this being a holiday weekend we can expect our messages to reach well beyond the local beach goers to many of the people from throughout the county and the world that come to surf city. The Occupation of Iraq continues and many expect increased US casualties as combat troops redeploy from the cities. More troops are headed to Afghanistan. Combined we have more troops deployed there than ever before. We need to remind the public of the continuing conflicts and sacrifices, as well as being there for service members and families in need of help.
Volunteers are needed and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
Volunteers: We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meetup at the storage unit, Mini-U-Stor, at 7611 Talbert Ave. HB (that's n/west of Beach Blvd. between Beach and Gothard) at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). We will be back to our regular schedule for breakdown, meaning we will start breakdown about 5PM. Then we load the vehicles and put everything back into storage.
Hope to see you there, Wage Peace, Ken Arnold VFP Chapter 110, Orange County, CA

[Update] Jul 5 Sunday 10:30am (doors open), 11:30 luncheon, then talk, Q&A, etc., Laguna Woods: Fascinating talk by John Dean, Nixon's counsel, then Watergate truth-teller, now a top national media voice for restoring Constitutional government, and author of newly-released "Blind Ambition: The End of the Story" Laguna Woods Democratic Club's Annual Luncheon, with John Dean, whose latest book, "Blind Ambition: The End of the Story," updated with a 30,000-word Afterword, will be featured. Mr. Dean will be available after his talk to autograph that book and some of his previous works. Cost is $22 for members and $25 for guests. Go to actblue.com/page/demclubluncheon, to charge reservations online.
Reserve by June 25! Call Sylvia Clark at 206-1921 for details. The Luncheon will also feature a Silent Auction.This is the Democratic Club's principal fund-raising event of the year and everyone is invited to attend.
Click here for Interactive Map, with Directions, starting at address you type to CH 5 venue (24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637). Note: Non-LWV residents: CH 5 is in a gated community (formerly "Leisure World"). As a pass: print and show your ticket (emailed) or this page, a flier or article; for certainty, ask contact person to call in your name. DIRECTIONS: 5/405 South, exit #91 El Toro Rd. At exit light straight on Valencia 0.2 mi. to El Toro. Right. (5 North, same exit, left under fwy; at 0.5 mi cross Valencia.) 2.1 mi on El Toro (cross Moulton, uphill, downhill) to "Calle Corte / Gate 9". Show pass. 0.2 mi to deadend, Sosiega. Right. 0.2 mi to 1st stop sign, Monte Hermoso. Left. 0.3 mi uphill to Punta Alta. Right. Immediate right into big free parking lot. CH 5 entrance is obvious; walk straight 50 yds to biggest room.

Jul 5 Sunday 11-noon, Irvine: MoveOn Coffee, Conversation, & Connection Please join us this Sunday. We have a lot of wonderful things going on with our council and want to share them with you! Councils across the nation are working hard to make our progressive voices heard. Do you want to hear the latest? Then come and join us for an hour & share your thoughts on the latest issues we all care about!
Peet's Coffee (Across from UCI) 4101 Campus Dr Irvine, CA 92612 RSVP: Rita Reese, r.reese4@cox.net, 949.878.1916 (may be canceled due to lack of interest)

Jul 5 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: Pet Abuse, Abandonment and Terminations. Senator and Majority Leader Dean Florez will join OC Greens to discuss the California's State Senate's recently approved the "Pet Responsibility Act", sponsored by Senator Florez, to reduce the need for pet terminations. SB 250, so numbered to represent $250 million spent annually to kill half a million unwanted pets, requires pet owners to spay or neuter dogs or free range cats, or obtain a license to keep an unaltered animal.
Charlotte Lorraine Cresse from OC People for Animals will also speak on this issue. Representatives of animal shelters will also attend this meeting.
A member of State Assemblymember Pedro Nava's office, who represents California 35th District, plans to speak about his sponsorship of The Responsible Breeder Act, to curb proliferation of California 'puppy mills'. AB 241 proposes a limit of 50, to the number of non-spayed or neutered dogs or cats a seller may possess
The Green Party of Orange County meets at Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)

Jul 6 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: Central Orange County Democratic Club Dr. Bill Honigman from Progressive Democrats of America (PDA pdamerica.org ) Helps Us Learn to Advocate for Single Payer Healthcare Club Meets the first Monday of the month
Marie Callendar's in Santa Ana 1821 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:30 P.M. No Host Dinner 7:00 P.M. Meeting democratsofcentraloc.org

Jul 6 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and p5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Jul 7 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur - Planning Meeting 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
We'll be discussing: - Planning for our upcoming talks about Darfur in Orange County. - Update on our political advocacy efforts with local OC Congressional Reps. - Carl Wilken's event in the fall. - Gabriel, KTJ and Eric from Stop Genocide Now recently came back from the refugee camps in Chad [more]. Planning for an event featuring them. - Move the World campaign event in Orange County in August [more].
If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :) See you then. Anshul Mittal Orange County for Darfur ocfordarfur.org

[Canceled] Jul 7 Tuesday 6:30pm, Orange: Got Challenges? Obstacles Facing the Obama Administration Due to scheduling issues, we are reprogramming the event with an alternate speaker and different date.

Jul 8 Wednesdays 7pm, Fullerton: Friends of Coyote Hills: urgent West Coyote Hills development plan public meeting Here we go again as Chevron-Pacific Coast Homes attempts to get the City to approve their development plan for West Coyote Hills. Your attendance is urgently needed at the City of Fullerton's public meeting on this proposal. Please show up as a show of your support of a 100% West Coyote Hills Park and Reserve, not more development that will crowd our streets with unbearable traffic and burden our other infrastructure such as the water supply. Show up or risk losing this precious natural resource in your community.
Fullerton Senior Center, 340 West Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton P.S. If you have a yellow t-shirt, wear it to the meeting as a sign of support for saving all of West Coyote Hills.

Jul 8 Wednesdays 7pm, Santa Ana: Frente Cuadro Hello all, We are trying to revive the Frente Cuadro at El Centro Cultural de Mexico. We will be holding meetings every Wednesday at 7 PM (for now). Here is what is on our agenda: * Organizing a Community Forum, to address community issues * Having Centro/Frente representative attend Santa Ana City Council Meetings * Survey of the Community (i.e. getting their opinion on what changes they want to see in the city, their problems etc.) * The Effects of Gentrification of Santa Ana Downtown * Mobilizing people to the July 14 protest to support Disney Hotel Workers Union Please join us for these meetings, since we need all the help we can get to organize and help the community.The meetings will be held at:
El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 (We are located at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Street (above the El Curtido Salvadorian Restaurant For more info, email: frente@el-centro.org

Jul 8 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance Rose Espinoza & Giovanni Jorquera
International Association of Machinists Hall 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 67thad.com

Jul 8 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Council Meeting 6:30 Dinner (your own cost). The meeting start at 7:pm at the Coco's Bakery & Restaurant located in the corner of Chapman Avenue & Harbor Blvd ( in front of the Crown Plaza Hotel) in Garden Grove. 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove CA 92840
Agenda Topics for the Wednesday Meeting: - National LULAC Convention: 07/13-18 Puerto Rico - LULAC Educational Center - Garden Grove. - LULAC Yosemite Camping, August 25-28 NEW Business: - Healthcare Presentation, Dr. Bill Honigman - Adult - Youth Immigration and Dream Act Forum August 14

Jul 9 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats we have two exciting speakers; Jordan Brandman and Ada Briceno.
Jordan Brandman is one of the few young Democrats elected in Orange County and serves as a Trustee to the Anaheim Union High School District. He will be speaking about the importance of getting young Democrats elected in Orange County.
Ada Briceno is the President of United HERE local 681 and is Secretary-Treasurer of United HERE local 11. As a fellow young Democrat, she will be speaking about the struggles of our local Disney hotel workers and how we can help
Bistro 400 400 E. 4th Street Santa Ana, CA ocyd.net

[RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 7] Jul 10 Friday 6pm, Irvine: Press Conference On Iran Due to last minute scheduling conflict of the representative Congressional members and in an effort to have more representation from members of the U.S. House of Representatives, please note that the press conference on July 10th is rescheduled for August while Congress is in recess.
On behalf of the organizers of the event, our deepest gratitude goes to all of you who responded and the Congressional members and community leaders who offered their support by having representation from their district and communities.
My sincere apologies if the rescheduling of this conference caused an inconvenience for you and ask for your understanding in support of having a more meaningful press conference with proper and more representation from Congressional members.
Please note that currently, we are diligently working on having meaningful bi-partisan representation and in the process of working with the Congressional member's schedules. We will have a community dialogue session on July 21st, in order to engage the community prior to the press conference in August.
Thank you for your commitment in supporting human rights and making a difference in light of the recent crisis in Iran.
Respectfully, Sunny Zia

Jul 10 Friday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: Going GREEN in Orange County Native Foods 2937 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626 nativefoods.com
Stop in for a bite to eat, a drink or just a chat. As many of you have noticed and pointed out, this group doesn't have enough events where we actually hangout and get to know one another aside from OC Green Drinks. So this Friday Night before you kill precious brain cells, paint your masterpiece, watch some pop-corrupture on TV or do whatever it is that you do... come show your face. meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/10828424

Jul 10 Friday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Screening of the film "Mississippi Chicken" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Featured Film: 7:30 - 9:00 P.M.
We will be screening "Mississippi Chicken," a 2007 film by John Fiege, which explores the perilous, fragile, and yet amazingly hopeful world of a community of undocumented workers, mostly from Mexico, who are living in a rundown trailer park adjacent to a major poultry plant in Canton, Mississippi.
In the early 1990s, big poultry companies in Mississippi and throughout the American South began to heavily recruit immigrants from Mexico and Central America, most of them undocumented, to work in their plants. A decade later, there are now large immigrant communities in poultry towns all over the South.
Because most of these immigrants are not "legal" residents, they find themselves in an extremely vulnerable situation: they are frequent victims of abuse by unscrupulous employers, rent gouging by landlords, violence by police officers, and even criminal acts by neighbors and other immigrants.
This film puts real faces to the hardships that Mexican and Central American immigrants endure and the obstacles they face as they struggle to survive in a globalized, capitalist economy of the 21st century. It's a "must see" for those wanting a better understanding of what undocumented workers face in
Open Forum 9:00 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Jul 10 Friday 7-9pm, Irvine: Iranian Candle Light Vigil (Jamboree and Barancca, Irvine) - Candle Light Please attend to show solidarity and support for our fellow Iranians. Plesae bring your candle.

Jul 10 Friday 7pm, Laguna Hills: ACTION (AIDS Care Teams In Our Neighborhoods) Movie Night St. George's Parish 23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
A $10 donation to ACTION entitles you to the popcorn banquet, wedding toast and much more! Voulez-Vous- Don't miss the wedding movie celebration of the summer! RSVP to julio@actionoc.org

Jul 10 Friday 7-10pm, Newport Beach: HRC Moonlight Paddle and Dinner Join the OC/LB/PS HRC Community, for dinner and a guided kayak tour around the Back Bay! Click here to register
Newport Aquatic Center, 1 Whitecliffs Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 We have single kayaks, double kayaks, and seats outriggers! Quarter Moon Level - $65 Includes dinner and a guided tour for 1 person (kayak or outrigger). Half Moon Level - $125 Includes dinner, a guided tour for 1 person (kayak or outrigger), the latest HRC wearable gift, and name recognition. Full Moon Level - $250 Includes dinner, a guided tour for 2 people (kayak or outrigger), the latest HRC wearable gift, and name recognition. Dinner Only - $35 Can't join us for kayaking? Just come for dinner! All ticket purchases include HRC membership.

Jul 11 Saturday 9:30am, Los Angeles: Single Payer March March, press conference and canvassing. Single payer guarantees quality healthcare for all Americans by removing for-profit middlemen and negotiating fair prices. Private insurance takes 33% of healthcare dollars, raises premiums 3 times faster than income, and their exclusions, copayments and deductibles leave Americans one illness away from bankruptcy. Come tell congress, Los Angeles wants real health reform in 2009. Single Payer Coalition of Los Angeles healthcare-now.org/takeaction/events-calendar
La Cienega and 3rd St, 8339 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 310-383-4343

Jul 11 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia, Orange 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

Jul 11/12 Saturday/Sunday 10am/1pm/4pm, Huntington Beach: Health Care Reform Tabling Event (Health Care Canvass) We're staffing a Healthcare Reform Legislation Information Table at our neighborhood Vons this weekend. Because the shoppers will be coming to us, we really need just a few volunteers to become familiar with the websites (HealthReform.gov and BarackObama.com) and to staff the table during the event. Volunteers will listen to questions, share written information, collect signatures of support and guide people to these websites.
Vons - Huntington Beach 8891 Atlanta Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Saturday: my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpf777 Sunday: my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/healthcarecanvass/gpf772

[update] Jul 11 Saturday 2-5pm, Laguna Woods: "Sick around the world" A Special Documentary Film Will be Shown Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge Refreshments! Other developed countries have universal healthcare - Why don't we? Frontline correspondent T. R. Reid examines first-hand how other advanced capitalist democracies - United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and Switzerland - deliver universal healthcare. Can the United States learn anything from their successes and problems? lagunawoodsvillage.com//images/lwlagunawoods/Concerned%20Citizens/July%2009%20FLYER.pdf

Jul 11 Saturday 2-6pm, Irvine: United Colors of Possibility: Integration Conversation About Being in Action for Prosperity Humanity Unites is proud to present an day of dialogue and communion as we work together in supporting our community and nation's current socio-economic situation. We will have the pleasure of having a panel of distinguished guest speakers from different non-profit organizations who have created unity by transforming the socio-economic status of their local and global community. Our panel will discuss means and methods of making a difference in the community ranging from micro-finance opportunities, life grants, and President Obama's grass-roots initiative for the community.
Heritage Park Community Center 14301 Yale Avenue, Irvine CA 92604 vandisco@gmail.com 9517517641

Jul 11 Saturday 5-9pm, La Habra: DNOC Summer Social at Jeanne Moffit's home in La Habra. Art Munguia will be barbecuing a variety of meats, entertainment, candidates, etc. Casual, comfortable summer clothing recommended! democratsofnorthoc.org

Jul 11 Saturday 6pm, Santa Ana: Help El Centro Cultural de Mexico stay open As you all know, el Centro Cultural de Mexico has grown tremendously these past years and stayed true to its mission of building a popular space for and run by the community. We've had many goals, including the 23 running programs that we offer to the community at no cost. These include literacy, GED, dance, son jarocho, and self-defense. We now have a library, a music, and classroom. Our youth group recently kicked off our "pintando obedeciendo" project where they are working with the surrounding community to paint a couple of murals in Santa Ana.
Unfortunately, this past month we've hit hard times and need some help from all of you. We know its difficult for all of us right now but any donation helps. We're asking all of you to add to the "coperacha'' for this month (and the next if you can). Any donation you can send to our PO Box is very much appreciated and will be used for the rent of our building. You can do a one time thing or become part of our 500 Semillas program by donating on a monthly basis. Anything counts! $5 a month would be amazing, but even $5 for only this month is just as important.
If you're interested in participating even more and finding out the economic situation of the space, please come to 927 Santiago St. Santa Ana this Saturday at 6 pm. De antemano mil gracias. In solidarity, Carolina

Jul 11 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: Screening of "The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil" ReclaimDemocracyOC.org
Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarter, 5600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA

Jul 12 Sunday 11am-1pm, Santa Ana: Community Forum: Education not Incarceration End the criminalization of Youth!!! Bring your family, and concerns!
511 W. Civic Center
Forum and Panel with * Youth organizers from Orange County (Santa Ana, Anaheim, Orange, etc.) * Community Organizers Robert, and Carolina. * Yvonne Elizondo, ACLU and Chican@s Unidos activist and Counselor born in OVC community alongside Current Illegalized OVC Gang Injunction Victim Miguel * Tina Jackson, Mother of South OC Gang Injunction Victim, activist for legal justice * Henry Duke, MD THANKS Vet! and OC Peace Action and Healthcare for All Founder. * Frank Courser and Sue Reams, Activists OC Families to Amend California Three Strikes (FACTS)
Spoken Word and hip Hop by luripilli ILLOHEEM + Son Jarocho (714)210-6848

Jul 12 Sunday noon-3pm, Tustin: Canvass for Equality Heritage Park, 2350 Kinsman Circle, Tustin, CA 92780 couragecampaign.org/page/group/OCEqualityTeam We'll be going door-to-door to raise awareness and support for marriage equality and equal rights in California. This battle will not be won in the courtroom or in the voting booth, it will be won in the hearts and minds of the American people. Face-to-face contact has been proven time and again to be the most effective ways of influencing opinion. We'll be meeting in Heritage Park, providing training and practice, then we'll fan out to go talk to people about the importance of marriage equality. The more people we have, the more people we can reach. Please join us! ocequality.ning.com/events/canvass-for-equality-tustin

Jul 12 (2^nd Sunday) 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women In North OC Meeting Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E Amerige, Fullerton progressivewinoc.org

Jul 12 Sunday 3pm, Irvine: MoveOn July Planning Meeting Come join the MoveOn Irvine Council for our July Strategy Meeting, to be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009, starting at 3:30 PM. We'll watch an update from MoveOn headquarters over pot luck snacks (cheese, crackers, chips, fruit/veggie plate) and your favorite beverage. Our time will be limited, so we'll focus on planning a health/energy event based on MoveOn's upddate and current strategy direction. We'll meet at MoveOn member Jane Kelley's house. located at: 17 Wandering Rill, Irvine, CA 92603-3430 It's going to be a great afternoon...here's a link to sign up for this event, so please sign up ASAP: pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=94445

Jul 12 Sunday 5pm, Tustin: Made in LA Conscientious Projector PCU-OC Discussion and Q&A afterwards with Delia Herrera from the Garment Worker Center in L.A
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
Made in L.A. is an Emmy award-winning feature documentary that follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. In intimate observational style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact of the struggle on each woman's life as they are gradually transformed by the experience. Compelling, humorous, deeply human, Made in L.A. is a story about immigration, the power of unity, and the courage it takes to find your voice. This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. For more info: Erin Weller | eweller@pcu-la.org | 714 721 6554 madeinla.com

Jul 13 Monday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Bluebelt Coalition meeting at El Callejon, Laguna Beach. We will be discussing the upcoming Regional Stakeholder meeting. Please come! lagunabluebelt.com

Jul 13 Monday 7-9pm, Irvine: Iranian Candle Light Vigil Jamboree and Barancca

Jul 14 Tuesday 4:30-6pm, Anaheim: Health Care Rally Support UNITE HERE! Local 11 hotel workers Join UNITE HERE! Local 11 Hotel Workers, Community and Clergy leaders in supporting workers in their efforts to maintain their current level of health care. Tell Disney they must be faithful to Orange County, the city of Anaheim and the workers themselves.
Paradise Pier Hotel, Disneyland Resort, 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802 anavarrete@occord.org

Jul 14 (2^nd Tuesday) 7pm, Anaheim: Military Families Speak Out We now meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. We've changed the location to make the location more central based on those who have attend and other factors.
We meet at the Spires Restaurant at 990 S Euclid Ave. at the North East corner of Ball Rd. and Euclid in Anaheim.
We meet at 7:00pm at the Spires Restaurant at 990 S Euclid Ave. at the North East corner of Ball Rd. and Euclid in Anaheim. We will be discussing a future protest on August 16 marching with different vets' groups to support Veterans' land being stolen from the veterans by politicians. The Family Support Group that meets at Pat's August 21 The OC Veterans Fair hosted by Congresswomen Loretta Sanchez, August 25 (we need help tabling) And more....Come find out. We will be discussing a future protest on August 16 marching with different vets' groups to support Veterans' land being stolen from the veterans by politicians. The Family Support Group that meets at Pat's August 21 The OC Veterans Fair hosted by Congresswomen Loretta Sanchez, August 25 (we need help tabling) And more....Come find out.

Jul 14 Tuesday 7-9pm, Irvine: Iranian Candle Light Vigil Jamboree and Barancca

Jul 15 Wednesday 4-7pm, Los Angeles: Stop Supporting Censorship in Iran We will gather in protests of NOKIA's invasive technology aid to the Iranian Government that led to the violence and brutality that was committed against innocent people. Corner of W.11th Street & South Figueroa ( Next to NOKIA PLAZA) facebook.com/event.php?eid=123892119971

Jul 15 Wednesday 7:30pm, Irvine: FREE screening of Food Inc. Edwards University Town Center 6 4245 Campus Irvine, CA 92612
According to Chipotle Mexican Grill's web-site, they're sponsoring free showings of FOOD Inc. The 7:30pm showing is not listed on Fandago's web-site so hopefully it won't be too crowded. Get there early to ensure you're able to get a ticket. Anyone who's still hungry after whatever it is that we see in this film can meetup outside the theater and hit Veggie Grill before they close at 10pm. (See also: Jun 19-Sep 3) If you can't make this showing, it's playing regularly at this theater so catch another showing, but don't forget your wallet. meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/10841920

Jul 16 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: Iranian Candle Light Vigil Every night at Jamboree and Barranca

Jul 16 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: OC Green Drinks Andrei's Concious Cusine & Cocktails 2607 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614 949.387.8887 andreisrestaurant.com
Orange County Green Drinks is a casual, monthly get together for anyone and everyone interested in chatting about and advocating all things "green". Visit greendrinks.org to find your local chapter, if you don't live in the Orange County area or when you travel.

Jul 16 Thursday 7pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club guest speaker Mayor Tom Daley Join us at 6:00 pm for dinner. At Mimi's on Euclid, just south of the 91 Freeway. For more info: Ken Burke (714) 998-6935

Jul 17 Friday noon, Newport Beach: Lunch With League: "The Calif. Budget Crisis - Where We Are and Where we're going" Contact: Elliott Wilson Executive Board, League of Women Voters Of Orange Coast 714-847-4501 Fax: 949-642-6102 (call first) E-Mail: rell10@socal.rr.com
What consequences do we face from California's economic meltdown? Where do we stand and what must be done to help solve are financial woes and social ills?
Chapman University Professor, Timothy Canova, will address the major issues surrounding California's fiscal crisis at our next Lunch with League meeting on Friday, July 17. His vast experience as a lawyer and an economic advisor, coupled with his outstanding oratory skills, insures us of receiving an excellent presentation. Among the particularly noteworthy topics of Canova's research, is in his writings about the consequences of our government's deregulation of financial institution.
Coco's at Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 92660 Speaker: Chapman University Law Professor, Timothy Canova, Dean of the Center for Local Trade and Development Directions: >From Coast Highway - signal at the Main Entrance to Fashion Island, turn East, go straight into parking lot to the right where you will see Coco's. From inland - take MacArthur Blvd. South (toward the ocean), make a right at San Miguel and a left onto Newport Center Dr., and an almost immediate right turn in front to Coco's into their parking lot. Please RSVP: Barb Wood 949-400-2183. This event is open to League members and the general public. More information about the Orange Coast League of Women Voters is available on their web site: orangecoast.ca.lwvnet.org

Jul 17 Friday 6-8pm, Riverside: Rock & Bowl with Bill Hedrick AMF Riverside Lane 10781 Indiana Ave., Riverside, CA 92503 $35 - Individual Bowler $130 - Foursome Click here to RSVP, or call Karen Hinks at 714-848-9395.

Jul 17 Friday 7pm, Santa Ana: THANK GOD FOR EVOLUTION Michael Dowd, America's Evolutionary Evangelist, LIVE! JOIN THE EVOLUTION Come hear Reverend Michael Dowd share a gospel that's billions of years old! Find out why Americans everywhere are engaging in life-changing new conversations about Creation. Endorsed by Nobel Prize winning scientist and religious leaders across the spectrum, Michael's bold new book builds bridges, provides guidance, and restores realistic hope for people of any religion or belief system. THANKGODFOREVOLUTION.COM
Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705

Jul 18 Saturday 9am-2pm, Santa Ana: Campaign Training with Assemblyman Jose Solorio The training will focus on writing and implementing a campaign plan (e.g., fundraising and budgeting, targeting, voter contact, message development and delivery). Location: Laborer's Union Hall 1532 E. Chestnut Ave. Santa Ana, CA In addition to the candidate, one campaign staff person can attend with each candidate. You must RSVP to attend the Candidate Training Academy and Luncheon. To RSVP and for more information, please contact Denise Peralta at (714) 673-0005 or via e-mail at Denise@JoseSolorio.com.

Jul 18 Saturday Noon, Huntington Beach: Counter Protests White Supremacists STAND AGAINST THE GROWING TIDE OF HATE Counter-Protest White Supremacists HB Pier, Sat 7/18 12 Noon. Peaceful Demo. On our part anyway.... Huntington Beach pier . tomorrow at noon nazi's are going to be protesting the "illegal alien hordes" and passing their racist propaganda to white youth . please join me to disrupt their evil plans . this is a link to their websites http://www.stormfront.org/forum/showthread.php?t=525249&page=11&highlight=orange+county http://freedom14.org/

Jul 18 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State Orange County Chapter presents Gustavo Arellano speaking on "The Collision of Religion and Politics in Orange County" Irvine Ranch Water District (Multipurpose Room) 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) Irvine, CA 92618
Gustavo Arellano, religion and political reporter for the "OC Weekly," will discuss the intersection of religion and politics in Orange County. There are few reporters who cut to the heart of the issues of religion and society the way Gustavo does. In his book "Orange County - A Personal History" he covers Saddleback Church, Calvary Chapel and the Trinity Broadcasting Network. He doesn't leave out the sex-abuse scandal in the diocese. He also discusses Islam, including both Imam Siddiqi who prayed with George W. Bush following 9/11 and the Muslim Student Union at UCI who did not. Even the Buddhist temple gets a mention. In his columns, Gustavo has covered all religions - the good, the bad and the political.
Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For information contact: Steph Campbell, (714) 299-4551, or e-mail orangecountyau@yahoo.com.

Jul 19 Sunday noon-4pm, Irvine: ACLU Potluck Orange County ACLU and KPFK potluck in the park.
KPFK Radio Outreach Committee, in collaboration with Orange County ACLU Chapter, Invites you to KPFK'S 50th Anniversary PICNIC For everyone interested in: Hiking and sports Food (potluck) delicious Persian food, bring something good to share Music (live) Healthy bodies and alternative minds Make new friends with Orange County ACLU members and KPFK members/listeners
Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive, Irvine. Shelter #1. Music by musician, singer & poet Ross Altman And "Rebels to The Grain" Food and Drinks will be served. For information: Call Chuck (714-956-5037) or Reza (323-660-1553)

Jul 19 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County Pending confirmation of our speaker on the Bahai faith, we shall hear about and discuss this religion which originated in Iran and one which is not very familiar to most of us. If our speaker does not come through, we shall have an open forum on topics of interest, maybe discuss recent political events in Iran.
Irvine Ranch Water District building located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 ochumanists.org

Jul 19 Sunday 1:30-2pm, San Clemente: Sand Sculpture for Peace and Nonviolence San Clemente Ocean Festival Sand Sculpture Contest, south of the pier.
This event is part of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence worldmarchusa.net Any and all are invited to participate in this event or just come down to support the WMPN at the beach. The event attempts to bring an awareness of building bridges between cultures engaging in activities which can lead to deeper discussions about areas most important to our species survival. While enjoying the day with like minded activist, we will be passing out WM flyers and getting sign-ups for endorsing the WMPN.
Anyone interested in building the sand sculpture, contact Nancy Nolan @ 949-498-9721 check out the website at oceanfestival.org for a list of supplies and more description of the Ocean Festival. Food and drinks will be supplied. We have a limited number of T-shirts for hardy workers. Sand castle starts at 6:30. Call for details.

Jul 19 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: 70th AD Democratic Action Committee/Club and Democrats of Greater Irvine: Will healthcare reform include a public option? 70thaddac.org Yes, it's Health Care Reform time in the United States Congress, and we need to weigh in as informed and active citizens! We'll sit in on a Bill Moyer's interview with a former top executive from Cigna, who resigned in protest because of industry practices. He'll tell us what we need to know before we listen too much to the promises from the big insurance companies.
We're sending questions to policy expert Ezra Klein of the Washington Post. Luckily, Ezra is the son of our member Jacqueline Klein, so we have a special "in" to get our answers, and we'll be going over them at the meeting.
We also have videos available from our Health Care Stories video project, and if we can solve the technical aspects of showing them, we'll be looking at a couple of those.
As usual, we'll be enjoying a great supper at Marie Callender's (Culver Plaza on Culver Blvd in Irvine -- cross street is Irvine Center Drive). We'll start checking in at 4:15 so we can begin our program at 4:45 after drinks have been served and food orders taken. Supper (4 menu choices, corn bread and pie) will be served around 5:45, and we'll have announcements and continue our discussion.
Supper, with tax and tip included, is $18.00. Just admission and beverage is $5.00, and admission, beverage and pie is $9.00. These prices also include tax and tip. You can order wine, but must bring cash or a check, since we can't take credit cards at the meeting.
To pay in advance -- and that really helps us out -- go to actblue.com/page/july2009 Thanks for coming, and please bring your friends!

Jul 20 Monday 2:30pm, Anaheim: Health Care Reform Town Hall Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez invites constituents from California's 47th Congressional District to weigh in on the debate over health care reform. Come and share your questions or concerns over the health care reform proposals currently under consideration in Washington.
Anaheim Community Center 250 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 To R.S.V.P, immediately call Catherine Curtis at (714) 621-0102 or send an email to loretta@mail.house.gov

Jul 20 (3^rd Monday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 68 assembly district democrats monthly Public meetings Carrow's Restaurant at the corner of Magnolia and Warner in Huntington Beach, dinner 6:30 pm and Meeting 7:00pm

Jul 20 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats regular meeting. Melahat Rafiei and Lindsay Hopkins from the DPOC will speak on the 34 City Strategy and the progressive Council of Orange County. A great opportunity to gain insight into the relationship of the DPOC to the local clubs.
Norman Murray Senior Center 24932 Veteran's Way. For more information, go to canyondemocrats.org

Jul 21 Tuesday 8am-2:30pm, Silverado: ¡Viaje a la aldea antigua! (Trek to an Ancient Village!) Stay in shape! Learn about Orange County's history and ecology!
Contact Scott: (714)381-5331 naturalist-for-you.org
Where: Black Star Canyon, Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676 (map)
Description: Venture into the infamous Black Star Canyon, where a Native American massacre happened in the 1830s. Follow an abandoned country road through woodlands, purple sage, and chaparral to the Mariposa Preserve, a high valley where sycamore groves cut through an extensive grassland. Historically known as Hidden Ranch, the property is now owned by The Wildlands Conservancy. Impressive rock formations occasionally poke through the scrubby vegetation. Learn about the survival skills of the local tribe who occupied a village site, known as Pahav. Find evidence of the tribal people in a mystic meadow surrounded by gnarly oak trees. Observe different habitats for a chance to see local wildlife, especially birds. See how elevation influences the occurrence of certain plant species. Who: 18 and older Where: Black Star Canyon, Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676. Take Santiago Canyon Rd east from Jamboree, follow past Irvine Lake, turn left on Silverado Cyn Rd, turn left on Black Star Cyn Rd, follow all the way to white pipe gate and park. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, roughly 10 miles round-trip, full sun exposure, wide dirt road, over a thousand feet of elevation gain.

Jul 21 Tuesday 5:30-6pm, Tustin: National Farm Worker Ministry Prayer Vigil For The California Farm Workers Who Have Died Since 2004 In front of Trader Joe's, 12932 Newport Avenue, Tustin
NFWM and the United Farm Workers are holding prayer vigils throughout the summer to honor the lives of 15 farm workers who have died of heat-related deaths since 2004. Each year, many farm workers are denied water, rest, and shade by their employers as they work for hours under the hot summer sun, despite laws in California to protect farm workers from these very violations. Last summer alone, 6 farm workers lost their lives and with the summer upon us, it is time to join together in a call for justice. (See also July 26)
For more info: Suzanne Darweesh SDarweesh@aol.com (714) 732-9101 Sponsored by Orange County Chapter of Progressive Christians Uniting

Jul 21 Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur - Planning Meeting 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
We'll be discussing: - Planning for our upcoming talk to Women For: Orange County. - Carl Wilken's event in the fall. - Planning our visit to Senator Barbara Boxer's office. - Move the World campaign event in Orange County in August standnow.org/campaigns/move-the-world/you - Update on our political advocacy efforts with local OC Congressional Reps.
If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :) See you then. Anshul Mittal Orange County for Darfur ocfordarfur.org

Jul 21 Tuesday 7-9pm, Anaheim: Get Engaged Tour - Orange County Join the movement! Learn how to get engaged! Have you wanted to join the movement, but just not sure how you can help? Join EQCA and our coalition partners as we examine extremely valuable polling data and discuss strategies for our future campaign. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard on issues that truly matter!
Anaheim Unitarian Universalist 511 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805 elizabeth@eqca.org

[Time Change] Jul 21 Tuesday 7-10pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: "The Riddle of Iran" a panel discussion with Dr. Hooshang Meshkinpour, UCI professor, Sunny Zia of Humanity Unites, and Ali Shakeri from the UCI Center for Citizen Peace Building. Mr. Shakeri was released from an Iranian jail in 2007 after false allegations of espionage. Audience questions and comments will follow.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. cousinscluboc.org

Jul 22 Wednesday 6-8pm, Tustin: Melissa Fox for California Assembly Summer Sunset at the Bluewater Grill 2409 Park Ave., Tustin, CA Please join us for a summer sunset, hors d'oeuvres and open wine bar on the patio at the Bluewater Grill to support Melissa Fox for California Assembly! $35.00 per person RSVP: actblue.com/page/melissafox.bluewaterjuly Questions? Please email votemelissafox@gmail.com or call (949) 683-8855

Jul 22 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Santa Ana: ECCO: Call our supporters to recruit them to volunteer! Help us call our supporters and recruit them to volunteer. This is our greatest opportunity to call supporters and ask them to volunteer with us. In order for us to win marriage back, we need to build a huge base of volunteers. We need to reach as many people as possible and we need your help to do it!

ECCO Office 1700 E Garry Ave #231 Santa Ana ocequality.ning.com/events/call-our-supporters-to-recruit

Jul 22 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines. Democratic Club of West Orange County: BBQ Picnic and Meet the Candidates Social. Candidates from Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and Westminster will be invited. For more information: dcwoc.org or call (714) 846-5201. Socialize with other Democrats. Donations will be accepted

Jul 23 Thursday 9:47am/12pm, Irvine -> Los Angeles: MoveOn Rally for Clean Energy, Not Coal Los Angeles/City Hall, 312 N. Spring St. Suite 1748 The Irvine MoveOn & More Council will join rallies across the nation on 23 July to strengthen the American Clean Energy & Security Act and SAVE the Clean Air Act! pol.moveon.org/event/coalrally/94569
(15215 Barranca Parkway Irvine Transportation Center Irvine, CA 92618) OPTIONS FOR TRAVEL: 1. Amtrak Depart 9:47 AM Irvine/Barranca Arrive 10:50 Union Station Return: 2:00 PM Union Station/arrive 3:01 Irvine 2. Carpools-the Irvine Council will help facilitate carpooling for those who choose this option. 3. Metro Link: Depart 8:34 AM Irvine station Arrive Union Station: 9:45 AM

Jul 23 Thursday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology on Thursdays (née Theology on Tap) is back! Hope you'll join me this evening at
Karl Strauss Brewery at 7pm on the patio for conversation and good fellowship along with some yummy appetizers and fresh brew! As usual Fairview Community Church will pick up the tab on the appetizers -you can simply pick up your beverage of choice! I look forward to seeing you this evening! Shoot me an email and let me know you'll be there! See ya soon! Sarah Reverend Sarah Halverson Fairview Community Church (714) 545-4610 http://www.ocfairviewchurch.org

Jul 24 (4^th Friday) 4-5pm, Irvine: Imagine Peace Vigil Culver and Michelson (405 south to Culver, right on Culver, one block to Michelson. Left on Michelson and park at the Wholesome Choice.) Signs are available, if you bring your own please focus on a peace theme only.

Jul 25 Saturday 10am-noon, Santa Ana: THE ORANGE COUNTY PEACE COALITION'S SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS... ¡Basta! Human Rights Abuse in the American Southwest
Scott Sink is a founder of the Tonantzin Collective. The Collective was formed in Santa Ana, here in Orange County, in '04 under the slogan "No human being is illegal". The collective has fought for human rights and dignity in our local area, including the recent struggle against the mayor of Costa Mesa, whose agenda was to combine local with federal immigration enforcement. The Collective, along with the ACLU, also sued the city of Lake Forest in defense of Day Laborers who suffered discrimination and police abuse.
Where: Quaker House, 117 W. 4th St., Suite 200 Santa Ana. 92701 (Northeast 4^th and Sycamore. . Pay-to-park neighborhood. Please carpool.)
Following the talk with Mr. Sink, the Orange County Peace Coalition will present a film by award winning filmmaker John Carlos Frey. We invite you to stay, table and watch the film with us: THE INVISIBLE MEXICANS OF DEER CANYON Frey spent a year documenting the Mexican immigrants living in clandestine shacks and shanty towns within eyesight of multi-million dollar mansions. Over 2,000 individuals, who work in nearby industries, live outdoors in the secluded canyons of San Diego-invisible to the local population. These shacks have no electricity, water or sanitation and are just yards away from some of the most expensive real estate in America. Come see this never before filmed expose of migrant life. Running time: 70 Minutes Free event! Light refreshments served Contact: Scott oscarnudo@yahoo.com Al White: 949- 492-0571 ocpeace.org Flyer: groups.yahoo.com/group/ocpcinternal/files/Basta%20Scott%20Sink.doc

Jul 25 Saturday Noon-3pm, Huntington Beach: Counter protest "Anti-Immigration" Freedom14.org, a front for a Nazi group. Huntington Beach Pier
more info nauiocelotl@yahoo.com Please stand with us against racist hatred and help us inform the public that this group isn't just concerned about 'illegal aliens' but is a front for a Nazi group. Here is our vid of last Saturday's counterprotest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evixLFrwGgQ And their post and vids: http://whitereference.blogspot.com/2009/07/freedom14-continues-pro-white-activism.html Come a little early with signs (we'll have some there, too) and megaphones. Some people will wear masks to protect their i.d.s due to possible retribution by the extremists. It's up to you! I'll have print outs of the link that proves they're Nazis to hand out to people. (This group INSISTS THEY'RE NOT, BUT IF YOU LOOK AT WHERE THEY POST, IT'S PRETTY OBVIOUS. Just reading their literature it's obvious, but not everyone is able to read through their rhetoric, on or off the page.) They are stirring up and exploiting racist hatred with the intent to grow their groups and spawn more hate. And we won't let them. Please join us if you can!.

Jul 25 Saturday Irvine: OC NOW Summer Board Planning Session Irvine Ranch Water District Offices - 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in Irvine nowoc.org/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1248498000.event.53

[Moved] Jul 25 Saturday noon-3pm, Aliso Viejo: Canvass for Equality We've changed the Laguna Niguel walk to Aliso Viejo, please find the details below. We may have to postpone this walk due to the upcoming Leadership Summit in the Inland Empire. If not, we'd love to have you join us. Please monitor the event page / our member page for the latest.
RSVP for location couragecampaign.org/page/group/OCEqualityTeam We'll be going door-to-door to raise awareness and support for marriage equality and equal rights in California. This battle will not be won in the courtroom or in the voting booth, it will be won in the hearts and minds of the American people. Face-to-face contact has been proven time and again to be the most effective ways of influencing opinion.
ocequality.ning.com/events/canvass-for-equality-laguna

Jul 25 Saturday 1pm-3:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: Summer Social Party with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. Put on your Hawai'ian shirts, shorts and or dress and join us for lunch at 210 Dance Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. Four course lunch with a Blue Hawaii to start $35. Further details call Carol Wilson 949-493-6943 or email at info@socdc.org

Jul 25 (4^th Saturday) 5-7:45pm, Irvine: OC Equality Coalition Monthly Meeting Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Our monthly meeting will feature the critically acclaimed film, "For the Bible Tells Me So" and discussion with the co-executive producer, SANDRA HARTNESS, who is also a member of the national board of HRC. There will also be a brief legal update on the status of the federal marriage case. Come for the update, the movie, or both! The discussion with Ms Hartness will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m., as she has a later engagement that evening. ocequality.ning.com/events/ocec-monthly-meeting

Jul 25 Saturday 6-10pm, Irvine: Rally in support of the Iranian people and in condemnation of the human rights abuses being committed by the Iranian government.
Since the contested elections on June 12th, hundreds of thousands of people have participated in hundreds of demonstrations in at least 40 major cities in 15 countries. However, no globally coordinated event has yet been organized. On July 25 people around the world can support the people of Iran in their struggle for democracy, freedom and basic civil rights. The inauguration of Ahmadinejad will take place sometime between July 26th and August 19th, and there is a likelihood of civil action in Iran near that date. Please bring candles for the end of the night candle vigil.
Also please don't forget Every Night, Jamboree and Barranca (Irvine), Candle Vigil From 7pm-9pm

Jul 26 Sunday 11am, Long Beach: UNAUSA/OC Coffee Talk American Foreign Policy in the Age of Obama: More Hope than Change? Speaker: Jeff Laurenti, International security expert and senior advisor to the United Nations Foundation Where: A home at 271 Park Avenue, Long Beach 90803-1753 Additional Info.: (RSVP appreciated to 714/538-5689 or info@una-oc.org) Also carpooling is encouraged. Indicate if you need or would like to provide a ride to this event or will be arranging your own transportation. Orange County UNA-USA "Coffee Talk #3" Co-sponsored by Long Beach South Bay Chapter UNA-USA . Free Admission * F

Jul 26 Sunday 11am-2pm, San Clemente: Military Families Beach Barbecue to honor the sacrifice of our military families from Camp Pendleton Help us reach out to Blue Star families. We want to give them a fun family day on the beach in San Clemente with a barbecue and games for the kids. San Clemente Beach Email: lori@hedrickforcongres.com

Jul 26 Sunday 11:15-11:45am, Newport Beach: National Farm Worker Ministry Prayer Vigil For The California Farm Workers Who Have Died Since 2004 In the amphitheatre of St. Mark Presbyterian Church 2200 San Joaquin Hills, Newport Beach Sponsored by St. Mark Presbyterian Church
NFWM and the United Farm Workers are holding prayer vigils throughout the summer to honor the lives of 15 farm workers who have died of heat-related deaths since 2004. Each year, many farm workers are denied water, rest, and shade by their employers as they work for hours under the hot summer sun, despite laws in California to protect farm workers from these very violations. Last summer alone, 6 farm workers lost their lives and with the summer upon us, it is time to join together in a call for justice. (See also July 21)
For more info: Suzanne Darweesh SDarweesh@aol.com (714) 732-9101 Sponsored by Orange County Chapter of Progressive Christians Uniting

Jul 26 Sunday 3pm, Orange: benefit concert to raise money for Sunday Night Together a weekly "soup kitchen" in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Orange
The concert is free, he's simply taking a free-will offering which he will donate to SNT. If you are free, please come...and please forward to others who may be interested. Also, should anyone wish to donate, they can write a check to The First Presbyterian Church of Orange, put SNT in the memo section, and mail to:
Sunday Night Together, c/o First Presbyterian Church of Orange, 191 N. Orange Street, Orange, CA 92866.

Jul 26 Sunday 4-8pm, Santa Ana: The Sacred Planet: a Documentary Film in production AN EVENING OF ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Home of Jim and Susie Yedor 1622 Sierra Alta-Santa Ana-92705 714-8388956
Support the making of "The Sacred Planet Documentary" filmed on location in Japan, Yukon Territories Canada & Southern California * silent auction of work by local artists including Jim Yedor, Emet martinez, GENE, Dennis Zervas, Chris Childers, David Wade, Chet Brisco, Emily Maureas, Kiko Secor, Leigh Creighton, Larkin Higgins, John Storojev, and Greg Zook * video interview with H.H. the Dalai Lama on Human rights * Learn about "The Sacred Planet" documentary * fine wines, good food, great conversation with the artists and filmmakers & bluegrass music by MEE-DEE-OKERS * test drive an environmentally friendly Smart Car *D o n a t I o n: $30 person/$50 couple GERForum.org Promoting Global Ethical Responsibility

Jul 27 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

Jul 28 Tuesday 7pm, Garden Grove: PDA Greater Orange County Chapter HOME OF DIETRICH NICHOLSON 12692 Poplar St, Garden Grove INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL -- HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY, PDA CHANGE MAKES CHANGE! OBAMA White House Actions/Lobbying HR 676 vs. HR 3200-citizen lobbying/actions CD Point Persons CA40 Dave Sonneborn CA48 Dr Bill, Mary Carter Needed CA42,44,46,47 CONFERENCE CALLS: IOTs Tuesdays - Sharon Tipton, Dave Sonneborn Organizing Thursdays - Western Regional REGIONAL -- State Budget, 2/3 Vote Debates Leno SB 810 - Calif Single Payer CDP, Progressive Caucus - EBoard 7/17, SLO Meet late August Governor's race-Newsom, Brown, -Loretta Sanchez Regional Actions LOCAL -- Candidates--Hedrick CA44, Krom CA48, ?Glover, Fox AD70, ?Arnold, Young AD68 OCDP, Clubs and Disc Grps (Laguna Hills Mon 7:30A, Irvine Sat 9A) PDA OC Organizing - North (Fullerton 7/30 Rutabegorz 7:15P), South, and West Chapters Events/Actions - ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE WEEKLY. OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Saturday, August 29, 2PM

Jul 28 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is is pleased to announce that our guest speaker is Yvonne Elizondo, Attorney-at-law ACLU and Chican@s Unidos Activist and Counselor Born in OVC community alongside current illegalized OVC Gang Injunction Victim Miguel
Marie Callender's, 1821 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required; please support our hosts and eat with us.)
Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime. The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Jul 29 Wednesday 11:30am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County: "Orange County for Darfur". Orange County for Darfur seeks to increase awareness among local residents of the suffering in Darfur and to get our elected officials and others in positions of influence to take action in order to stop the genocide that is occurring in the region. The presentation will include:1)History of genocide, 2)What's going on in Darfur?, 3) About Orange County for Darfur and 4)What you can do to help.
Duck Club: Riparian View, Irvine. Riparian View intersects Michelson between Jamboree Rd. and Culver Dr. From Michelson, turn south toward the open space onto Riparian View. Follow the signs for one mile to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. womenforoc.org

Jul 29 Wednesday 7-9pm, Newport Beach: Green Business & Sustainable Practices in OC's Monthly Networking Mixer Jennifer Schwab, Director of Sustainability, from Sierra Club Green Home will be our presenter of the evening.
Fairmont Hotel 4500 MacArthur Blvd. Newport Beach, 92660 Please carpool to this event as it's the green thing to do and there is only valet parking at the venue. The Fairmont has given our group a discounted rate of $8. Hybrids are always free!

Jul 30 Thursday 9:30am Huntington Beach -> 11am Los Angeles: CARA Rally to celebrate the 44th Birthday of Medicare We'll join a nation-wide day of events. We will gather to let Senator Feinstein know we need her support to strengthen and improve Medicare and expand this program to include everyone! At current time, though, we are at least asking her to support the State Option, which would allow California to have Single Payer if we were able to pass SB 810.
There will be a car pool/caravan leaving Huntington Beach at 9:30 a.m. Parking (and restrooms) are there for our use:
IAM (International Brotherhood of Machinists) 5402 Bolsa Ave. (at Bolsa Chica) Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Eva will be coordinating the car pool, so call her cell (949-836-3113) if you have questions or concerns about this. In any event, please RSVP to me (number below) so we know if you are coming and I can fill you in on all the latest details.
If you are driving on your own, the address is: 11111 Santa Monica Blvd. West Los Angeles, CA 90025 (corner Sepulveda) There are plenty of 2-hour meters all around the building.

Jul 30 Thursday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: National Equality March - OC Organizational Meeting Denny's 2314 E 17th Street Santa Ana, CA, 92705
Open meeting for anyone in OC interested in attending the National March for Equality in Washington DC on Oct 10th & 11th. We will be having an open discussion about questions, concerns, organization & fundraising and invite you to attend. All are welcome! equalitycampaign@yahoo.com

Jul 30 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: Memorial Night For The Martyrs Of The Movement And Solidarity With People Of Iran Jamboree & Barranca (Irvine) Be There, They Are Counting On US! Join us in a special candle light vigil to honor the brave Iranians in Iran who have lost their lives for freedom and democracy Please remember everybody is welcome to join for a free Iran! See Also Every Night 7pm-9pm

[Canceled] Jul 30 (Last Thursday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group #178 Irvine July meeting canceled For more details, see our website. For further information about the meeting, please see our group meeting page. For additional questions, please get in touch with us via our contact page.

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Aug 1 (1^st Saturday) 10am-1pm, Huntington Beach: Help support Native American land rights at the corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Warner Ave. in the city of Huntington Beach, CA. We will be protesting the destruction of the cogged stone site CA-ORA 83.

Aug 1 Saturday 10am-2pm, Orange: Talk to voters face to face Hart Park - at the picnic benches. Look for the "I DO" signs 701 S. Glassell St. Orange, CA
Since the Supreme courts decision to uphold Prop 8, we can no longer count on our Legislators for marriage equality. We need to go out into our communities and have persuasive face to face conversations with voters. We have already talked to hundreds of voters in Orange County and have been able to have many persuasive conversations! Please join us so we can be prepared for the next vote!! ocequality.ning.com/events/talk-to-voters-face-to-face

Aug 1 Saturday 1pm, Long Beach: Walk for Hope Volunteer Meeting and Quote Decorating Walk for Hope is a couple months away and we have lots to do and discuss. The more minds in the mix, the better. We need your help! This Saturday we will meet for lunch at the Royal Cup Cafe on the corner of 10th and Redondo, at 1pm. 994 Redondo Ave. Long Beach, CA 90804 Meeting Agenda: Publicity Brainstorming Activity Stations Decorating Quotes - we will provide posterboard and markers, but feel free to bring your own art supplies as well call 562 715 2183 if you have any questions bethecause.com/event.php?event_id=349

Aug 1 Saturday 8-11pm, Costa Mesa: Ecofficiency.org Launch Party Join us as we celebrate the launch of Ecofficiency.org, a new Orange County based non-profit organization. Enjoy organic hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, wine, and beer, while checking out eco exhibits, listening to music, and learning how you can be involved with this great, new non-profit. Suggested donation of $10 at the door.
Environment Furniture 3333 Bear Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Email: chrissy@grnevents.com

Aug 2 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029 This coming weekend, on Sunday August 2, we will have our August 2009 installation of the Arlington West Memorial in Huntington Beach. July, August and September are usually our most viewed and busy months and we can expect our messages to reach well beyond the local beach goers to many of the people from throughout the county and the world that come to surf city. The Occupation of Iraq continues and many expect increased US casualties as combat troops redeploy from the cities. More troops are headed to Afghanistan and we are seeing record US casualties there as the government appears to struggle with goals and strategy. Combined we have more troops deployed there than ever before. We need to remind the public of the continuing conflicts and sacrifices, as well as being there for service members and families in need of help.
Weather forecast: The present forecast is for a high 72-77 under clear sunny skies. A great beach day with upper 80's inland.
Inspite of the many years and new administration in DC, we are as dedicated as ever to doing what we can to keep the costs of these conflicts in front of the public, to continue this display, forum and venue, and to promote the cause of peace, while honoring those that serve and particularly those that have been sacrificed. This while also fighting for full and proper benefits and care for our returning and past veterans. We cannot let the public forget that many of our nation's sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and even fathers and mothers, are still daily struggling and risking life half a world away.
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice.We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
Volunteers: We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meetup at the storage unit, Mini-U-Stor, at 7611 Talbert Ave. HB (that's n/west of Beach Blvd. between Beach and Gothard) at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). We are back to our regular schedule for breakdown, so should start breakdown about 5PM and hopefully have everything back in the storage unit by 6:30. Evening transport help going back to storage is also an area of need.
Hope to see you there, Wage Peace, Ken Arnold VFP Chapter 110, Orange County, CA P.S. Due to injury I may be limited in my ability to work, so it's even more important that we have adequate help in the morning and evening.

Aug 2 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: Peace in the Middle East Speakers will include: * Irvine resident Robby Gordon, co-chair of the Cousins Club, a group of Orange County Jews and Palestinians, who've worked for Middle East peace since1988. * OC Green Nader Haghighat will share his perspectives and goals for peace in Iran and throughout the Middle East. He and other Iranian expatriots have organized protests against the outcome of recent Iranian national elections. * Middle East Policy consultant Gabe Davis (University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies) will speak on his Middle East experiences. * Rabbi Haim Beliak, from Fast for Gaza, a group of Rabbis, Jews and people of conscience across the U.S., who're organized a strong symbolic movement to assert dignity of all humanity and awaken compassion for Palestinians.
We view these Middle East presentations as opportunity to model nonviolence, social justice, grassroots democracy, ecological wisdom, all Green Party Key Values. We invite your participation and attendance!
Green Party of Orange County meets at Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in Irvine (half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways).

Aug 2 Sunday 6pm, Fullerton: Anaheim Democratic Club Fundraiser REEFER MADNESS Maverick Theater 110 E Walnut Ave Fullerton, CA 92832
SPECIAL for Orange County Democrats. For only $30 you: * Will be updated on the perils of Marihuana addiction!!!!!!! * Get a drink!!!!!!! * Have some brownies and other munchies!!!!!!!!
Reserve your tickets by e-mailing Ken Burke at kennethburke@prodigy.net or calling (714) 998-6935. Hurry!!!!! Tickets are limited!!!!!!!!!

Aug 3 (1^st Monday) 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County Join us for our monthly meeting!
Marie Callendars, 1821 N Grand, Santa Ana, CA 6:30 PM - No Host Dinner (& Strawberry Pie!) 7:00 PM - Program democratsofcentraloc.org/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/event.php?1249272000.event.17

[Canceled] Aug 3 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Aug 4 Tuesday 8am-9:30am, Newport Beach: Breakfast with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez! Balboa Bay Club 1221 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach
Special Guests: Members of Congress to be announced! Suggested contribution: Individual Tickets $100 Table of 8 $1000 Individual Sponsor $2400 PAC Sponsor $5000 Please RSVP to Kelly Martinez at 714-832-4431 or kmartinez@loretta.org

[Hiatus] Aug 5 Wednesday: DFA-OC normally meets the first Wednesday of the month. However, we will NOT meet in August. Meetings will resume monthly on Sept. 2, 7 pm, Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. Contact: Susan Kopicki @ sckopicki@yahoo.com

Aug 6 Thursday 4-6pm, Laguna Woods: Peace Vigil to commemorate the lives lost in Hiroshima From: karsto41@aol.com To: Orange County Peace Coalition and Friends,
There will be a peace vigil from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, corner of El Toro and Paseo de Valencia In front of Chase Bank, (formerly Washington Mutual) to commemorate the lives lost in Hiroshima and to call for elimination of nuclear weapons as President Obama has suggested
Please bring tasteful signs, but come even if you don't have a sign, as some will be available at the vigil. It is sponsored by Citizens for Global Solutions and Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods.
(Please do not park in the Bank parking lot, at their request, and stay on the sidewalk without impeding passersby) Bring a chair if you wish.
For further information, contact Karen Stone (949) 951-5852 Hope to see you there!

Aug 6 Thursday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Hooray! Arianna Huffington is coming to the OC! It is our honor to invite you to join us for a very special evening with author, syndicated columnist and Huffington Post founder, Arianna Huffington.
Individual Ticket Levels: $75 for General Admission $60 for Sustaining Members FREE for Members of the Progressive Council of Orange County
Sheraton Park Hotel, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802 Click here to RSVP and get your tickets today! If you prefer to pay by check or have any questions, please contact Melahat Rafiei at 714-835-5158 or Melahat@OCDemocrats.org.

Aug 6 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition Free Movie Night The Future of Food The Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition presents the documentary "The Future of Food" at it's Movie Night for August. The free screening is co-sponsored by Earthworks, a community farm, that will provide organic veggies for your pleasure after the movie. Eddie, the leader of Earthworks, will speak and take questions about his efforts to provide organic vegetables for the community. "The Future of Food" provides an excellent overview of the key questions raised by consumers as they become aware of Genetically Modified foods. The film draws questions to critical attention about food production that need more public debate.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 N/E corner of Wardman St. and Washington Ave. Washington Ave (not Blvd) runs north and south two short blocks east of Greenleaf Park on Washington (there is additional parking in the back of the church) Walk through the second gate north of Wardman

Aug 7-9 Friday 9am-Sunday. Newport Beach: National Women's Political Caucus Convention - Women ... We Deliver ... Prominent lawyer, advocate & feminist Gloria Allred is the keynote speaker at our NWPC CA Luncheon on Friday, August 7th in Newport Beach. A practicing attorney for over 32 years, Gloria is the winner of countless honors for her pioneering legal work on behalf of women's rights and rights for minorities who have faced discrimination because of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, or physical condition. Gloria founded and serves as President of the Women's Equal Rights Legal Defense and Education Fund. Tickets are going quickly so order now - $40 for NWPC members, $60 for non-members, $20 for students or a special $100 price which includes lunch and annual membership. Register at nwpcca.org or contact luncheon co-chair Tammi McIntyre at nwpctammi@pacbell.net with questions or to discuss sponsorships. Hope to see you there!
NWPC CA Luncheon Radisson Hotel Newport Beach, CA

Aug 7 Friday 6-9pm, Irvine: Press Conference for Human Rights In Iran United States members of Congress, Local Elected Officials, and Community Leaders will join the Iranian American community, members of the International media and the community at large to receive updated briefings on the situation in Iran and how to best take action in support of human rights.
The press conference will highlight what measures the U.S. and international community can take in order to best support human rights in Iran. Irvine City Hall
Please RSVP to Sunny.Zia1@gmail.com, as space is limited.

Aug 8 Saturday 8am-2pm, Huntington Beach: OC Voice Yard Sale. The OC Voice is the only "green," locally owned and independent newspaper serving the Orange Coast. Help support independent local journalism for the Orange Coast. When: 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or while supplies last), Saturday, August 8, 2009; Where: 616 Crest Ave., Huntington Beach, 92648. Directly across from the Smith school under the shade of the big oak tree.
We have all kind of items, including water skis, snow skis, boom box, televisions, a 19 inch computer monitor, mirrors, small furniture, books, clothes, household items, kitchen and dining stuff, back packs, and a collection of about 400 + vinyl recordings of classical music including Vladimir Horowitz and great opera singers going back to the 1940s, including some private recordings, and much more. I will try to put a more complete list up on the website at ocvoice.com soon.
If you can't attend the yard sale but would like to help the cause, please go to ocvoice.com and click on the 'Donate' button and proceed until your heart is content
If you have any items you would like to contribute, please respond to admin@ocvoice.com

Aug 8 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia, Orange 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

[Update] Aug 8 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County Health Care Reform and the bill congress is constructing will be the topic. We will save "Flow" and the water crisis for another meeting this fall.
5:30 PM: Set up for meeting 6:00 PM: Refreshments are served 6:30 PM: General Meeting Starts
Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA
We will be viewing the recent interview of Wendell Potter by Bill Moyers and we will lay out what congress has cut out and what items they have inserted into the current form of the bill. Do you want "Single-Payer"? Does it have a prayer? Would you settle for a "Public Option"? Or are you fine with your current plan and you don't trust any government run plan. How is this a classic case of corporate abuse? Let me count the ways! >From the PBS WEB site: "Last month, testimony in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation by a former health insurance insider named Wendell Potter made news even before it occurred: CBS NEWS headlined: "Cigna Whistleblower to Testify. After Potter's testimony the industry scrambled to do damage control: Insurers defend rescissions, take heat for lack of transparency. In his first extended television interview since leaving the health insurance industry, Wendell Potter tells Bill Moyers why he left his successful career as the head of Public Relations for CIGNA, one of the nation's largest insurers, and decided to speak out against the industry. "I didn't intend to [speak out], until it became really clear to me that the industry is resorting to the same tactics they've used over the years, and particularly back in the early '90s, when they were leading the effort to kill the Clinton plan." " I hope to see you there! Linda Vician ReclaimDemocracyOC.org
Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarter, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA

Aug 9 Sunday 11am, Irvine: Third Annual Palestine Picnic Day Mason Regional Park - Shelter #6 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 Suggested Donation: $10 Adults, $5 Children: info@al-awdacal.org

Aug 9 Sunday noon-3pm, Fullerton: Canvass for Equality Chapman Park, 2515 San Carlos Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831 couragecampaign.org/page/group/OCEqualityTeam We'll be going door-to-door to raise awareness and support for marriage equality and equal rights in California. This battle will not be won in the courtroom or in the voting booth, it will be won in the hearts and minds of the American people. Face-to-face contact has been proven time and again to be the most effective ways of influencing opinion.
We'll be meeting in Chapman Park, providing training and practice, then we'll fan out to go talk to people about the importance of marriage equality. The more people we have, the more people we can reach. Please join us! ocequality.ning.com/events/canvass-for-equality

Aug 9 (2^nd Sunday) 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women In North North Orange County is a chartered Democratic Club that meets to support progressive candidates and issues in North Orange County. We meet the second Sunday of the month from 1 to 3 at
Monkey Business Cafe meeting room (back of the building) 301 E. Amerige, Fullerton, the corner of Lemon and Amerige, please park in the street. Come and help us turn North OC blue! Also enjoy the delicious brunch and lunch items at the non-profit cafe. progressivewinoc.org

Aug 9 (2^nd Sunday) 5pm, Tustin: Conscientious Projector: RETHINK Afghanistan Parts 1,2 & 3 rethinkafghanistan.com
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. For more info: Erin Weller | eweller@pcu-la.org | 714 721 6554

Aug 11 Tuesday 6pm, Santa Ana: Gavin Newsom's Orange County Town Hall Meeting Santa Ana College - Johnson Campus Building 1530 W. 17th Street, Served by OCTA Routes 57 and 60

Aug 11 (2^nd Tuesday) 7pm, Anaheim: MFSO Orange County Monthly Meeting As many of you know, in order to get a more central location for our meetings we have had to change our monthly meetings from the first Saturday of every month to the 2nd Tuesday. This is to remind you that our next meeting will take place next Tuesday, Aug 11th, 7:00PM at the Spires Restaurant, 990 S . Euclid Ave., Anaheim . Spires is on the NE corner of Ball and Euclid . We have much to talk about and decide and we need your input- especially the report from our hard working committee for the Memorial at Sea taking place in just a few weeks. You will want to hear about the exciting plans that will surely be seen by many in both Orange County and Long Beach.
We welcome any news of families and information about what is happening in Iraq and Afghanistan . Also we welcome Long Beach members If you are unable to attend the Long Beach Chapter of MFSO this Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Ed Garza mfso-oc@pacbell.net Military Families Speak Out Orange County Chapter http://www.mfsooc.org/ www.myspace.com/ocmfso 714 508-8103

Aug 11 Tuesday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club: "Going Green, A Cost or a Saving?" Bob Smith, Chair of the Huntington Beach Environmental Board will be presenting an overview of how President Obama's environmental initiatives are being implemented by various agencies. He offers a unique view of how the new technologies are filtered by political processes resulting in significant organizational changes with economic consequences and the impact on you.
Gourmet Buffet Dinner 6pm $20 inclusive Cash please Meeting Only 7pm $3 Members, $5 non members RSVP's are required for dinner OR meeting only Reservations required by Saturday, August 8 Contact: kenton805@ cox.net or 949-498-1372 M 8-10am, Tu-Fr before noon As all reservations are guaranteed, if you can't attend, please phone in any cancellations 24 hrs prior. socdc.org
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Aug 11 Tuesday 7pm, Fullerton: The Fullerton Public Library Proudly Presents an Author Talk with JOHN W. DEAN. Best Selling Author of Worse Than Watergate. Tuesday, August 11 7:00 p.m. Free Admission Fullerton Public Library Osborne Auditorium Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 714-738-6326 visit us online at fullertonlibrary.org or on Facebook!

[Postponed] Aug 11 Tuesday 7:30-10:30pm, Anaheim: Gavin Newsom Reception at Original Mike's has been postponed. The Newsom campaign has committed to returning to Orange County for another affordable fundraiser in the next few months. When details are available we will notify you. The Townhall meeting will proceed as scheduled.
Email Edana Walker at edana@gavinnewsom.com or RSVP at actblue.com/page/ocforgavin811

Aug 12 Wednesday 1pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Spend a Cool Afternoon Watching a Cool Film
PBS's Bill Moyers' April 3, 2009, show titled "Corruption in America's Banks?"
PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION AND TIME (this meeting only): Wednesday, August 12, Clubhouse 2, Main Room; 1 p.m.
Come watch guests William K. Black, Glenn Greenwald, and Amy Goodman on this TV show taped in April but with even greater relevance today. Bill Black was a tough regulator in the 1980's during the S&L scandals; his book, "The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One" was based on those experiences. Two Izzy winners (I.F. Stone awards) for journalism, Amy Goodman and Glenn Greenwald are also interviewed on this show. Goodman is executive producer and co-host of Democracy Now! on TV and radio and is an author. Greenwald, a constitutional attorney, whose blog Unclaimed Territory on Salon.com is one of the most highly read on the net, is also a published author. The meeting also features Club business and Legislative Action, refreshments and a raffle. For more information call Program Chair Betty Brodsky at 458-1075. lw-dems.org

Aug 12 (2^nd Wednesday) 6:30pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Council 6:30 Dinner (your own cost). The meeting start at 7:pm at the Coco's Bakery & Restaurant located in the corner of Chapman Avenue & Harbor Blvd ( in front of the Crown Plaza Hotel) in Garden Grove. 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove CA 92840
Agenda Topics for the Wednesday Meeting: - Immigration Forum: August 14 - National LULAC Convention Report: 07/13-18 Puerto Rico - LULAC Educational Center Report- Garden Grove. - LULAC Youth LULAC Workshop, August 21 - Coastline Comm. College _ Yosemite Camping, August 25-28
For your information, we have our regular meetings every second Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting will be on September 09, 2009 , at the same place and time. Hope to see you there. If you are planning to attend please RSVP via email Garden_Grove_LULAC_Council_2001@mail.vresp.com or by calling 714-357-4328.

Aug 12 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance International Association of Machinists Hall 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 67thad.com

Aug 13 Thursday 9-11:30am, Newport Beach: "Hold on to Your Butt" Cigarette Litter Beach Clean-up General beach clean up focusing on cigarette litter RSVP to info@earthresource.org (949) 645-5163 Cigarette butts are one of the top three items picked up at beach cleanups Cigarette butts are not biodegradable and contain many toxins Secondhand smoke is one of the leading causes of cancer, containing over 4,000 carcinogens *Prizes, Scavenger BUTT Hunt, and Refreshments
Host: Earth Resource Foundation Location Newport Beach Pier, Newport Beach, CA, 92663

Aug 13 Thursday 6pm, Fullerton: Democrats of North Orange County Meeting Sizzler 1401 North Harbor Boulevard Fullerton, CA
**Note that the meeting time has changes as a result of the Arianna Huffington Event. The Democrats of North Orange County meet on the 1st Thursday of every month at Sizzler, 1401 North Harbor Boulevard in Fullerton. Dinner is at 6pm and the meeting starts at 7pm. democratsofnorthoc.org

Aug 13 Thursday 6:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: Basic Needs: Summer Speaker Series - Matthew Miller: SHELTER The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz St. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Join The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA as the BASIC NEEDS Summer Speaker Series begins to wrap up a whole summer's worth of great speakers, topics and discussions. The series continues on August 13th as Matthew Miller from Appropriate Architecture comes to San Juan Capistrano to discuss a sometimes taken for granted topic: SHELTER. Join us as Matthew presents projects from his work with Architecture for Humanity, and his current portfolio at Appropriate Architecture. The goal is to inspire dialog about making design and architecture available and accessible to all.
Registration for these unique events is $15/members, $25/non-members. Guests can sign up via our website - theecologycenter.org. In partnership with: Whole Foods Market, GOOD Magazine, Inhatitat, US Green Building Council OC, Slow Food OC, New Leaf Paper, Meridian Graphics, South Coast Farms, TOMS Shoes, Volcom V.Co-logical Series, Seven4One Laguna Beach, Sambazon, Guayaki, New Belgium Brewing meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/10969055

Aug 13 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Santa Ana: Equality OC It starts in our own community
We will be discussing the National March on Washington and related events (Oct 10th & 11th) including the cross-country caravan for equality. We will announce upcoming events/fundraisers; get feedback from those who spoke with their Congressional Representatives and discuss Orange County's involvement in the strides for equality.
Denny's 2314 E 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92705

Aug 13 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club Presents Beth Krom Dem. Candidate for Congress, US House District 48. Hear former Irvine Mayor Beth Krom speak on the most pressing issues of the day, including health care reform, the economy and the environment. Compare and contrast the important policy positions between Beth and incumbent John Campbell.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 429 Cypress Street Light refreshments, all are welcome. For more information contact Debra Audrey 949-497 8768 dkquam@aol.com or lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com. For info on Beth's candidacy, visit BethKrom.com.

Aug 13 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701. ocyd.net

Aug 14 Friday 7:30-11am, Irvine: Constitutional Convention Town Hall 7:30 a.m. Breakfast | 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Program Irvine Marriott 18000 Von Karman Avenue Irvine, CA 92612 repaircalifornia.org/events.php

Aug 14 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Orange: Immigration & Education Forum OC LULAC Foundation ALERT: The NEW IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT is coming. Are you ready? Learn how to become prepared. You are invited to attend a free learning conference Immigration & Education Forum Main Presenters: Miss Gloria Curiel, Esq. (Immigration Attorney) Vital D'Carpio, Esq. (Immigration Attorney) Mr. Gil Flores (US Census) Learn About: The New Immigration Reform Act Know your rights and obligations The Dream Act Get answers to your questions.
Teamster Union Local 952 140 S. Marks Way Orange, CA 92868

Aug 14 Friday 7pm, Laguna Hills: ACTION (AIDS Care Teams In Our Neighborhoods) will be showing the movie Milk St. George's Parish, 23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Doors open at 6:30; movie starts at 7pm
A $10 donation to ACTION includes unlimited popcorn, snacks & soft drinks PLEASE RSVP TO Julio@actionoc.org or call 949-494-5165

Aug 15 Saturday 11am/2pm, Irvine: Great Nationwide Kiss-In BREAKING NEWS!!!! Through the kindness of some new friends, the folks involved in the 11am "Kissin On The Go" march into Pride will be carrying a strip from the ORIGINAL STONEWALL PRIDE FLAG. Want to be a part of history? Be there!!!!!!
We're joining a national movement to celebrate the beauty of love and to protest the injustice of discrimination. See the national page! facebook.com/group.php?gid=124199360752 Join us as we assert our right to hold hands, cuddle, and kiss! On August 15th, OC is having TWO kiss-in events! The first will include a 1 mile walk on the way to OC Pride, and the second will be during the heart of OC Pride celebrations.
1. Kissin On The Go 11am meet us @ 4175 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA - in front of Steelhead Brewery. We'll rally by the farmer's market in solidarity with our brothers & sisters kissing across the country at that very moment, then we'll take our love on the road as we complete a 1 mile walk on the way to OC Pride! As we march along the streets of Irvine we'll be asking others to join us and showing our love, pride, and cuddly PG affection at each and every crosswalk. Remember, activism is hot.
2. Kissin In The Park 2pm meet us @ OC Pride to participate in the larger kiss-in with all of our pride community! 18712 University Drive, Irvine CA. Celebrate with music, inspirational speakers, tasty snacks, and several minutes of wholehearted kisses and cuddles as we remember together why showing our affection is so important. After kissin' in the park feel free to enjoy the rest of OC Pride in style :) This event isn't just for those who have a partner to kiss! No matter what your orientation or your relationship status, join us to hug, hold hands, and demonstrate the right to love that we all believe in and fight for every day.
For more information please contact: Chelsea Salem seasalem@gmail.com

Aug 15 Saturday noon-4pm, Irvine: OC LGBT Pride Festival: Picnic in the Park with Pride 2009 William R. Mason Regional Park, on University Drive in Irvine The Festival will be centered at Shelter 6 in Mason Park Sponsored by the Orange County Equality Coalition Bring a picnic lunch. Admission is free to all. Families are welcome. Dogs are permitted. (But no alcohol please.) Carpooling is encouraged, as parking is limited and OC Parks charge for parking.
The After Party Steelhead Brewery at 4175 Campus Drive in Irvine welcomes the OC LGBT Pride After-Party from 4-8 pm Contact us at oclgbtpride@gmail.com or visit sites.google.com/site/oclgbtpride

[Update] Aug 15 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Shabbir Mansuri: Institute on Religion and Civic Values Workshop; Historical Shifts on Religion in School Curriculum Shabbir Mansuri, founding director of the Institute on Religion and Civic Values will present a workshop on the historical shifts in K-12 education regarding religion in the public school curriculum. The workshop will focus on the development of constitutional-based guidelines for teaching about religion. These guidelines inform the production of textbooks and instructional materials. The workshop will show how these civic guidelines reflect U.S. leadership with respect to advancing religious literacy. The mission of the Institute is to strengthen civil society by exploring issues at the intersection of faith, citizenship, and pluralism and to serve as a catalyst to align public policymaking with our nation's core values. Shabbir Mansuri has had a lifelong interest in studying the American institutional apparatus and policymaking system that has helped position the U.S. as a beacon of freedom, democracy, and opportunity. In 1990 Shabbir founded the Council on Islamic Education (CIE) as a non-advocacy vehicle and a scholar-based research institute dedicated to improving the coverage of world history and religions in the American education system. His experience with CIE has confirmed that Muslims, like other groups, have a place at the table and that the system accepts their contributions that strengthen and reinforce American core values. Please join us for what should be an interesting and informative workshop. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.
Irvine Ranch Water District (Multipurpose Room) 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) Irvine, CA 92618 Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For information contact: Steph Campbell, (714) 299-4551, or e-mail orangecountyau@yahoo.com.

Aug 15 Saturday 4-8pm, Irvine: OC LGBT Pride After Party Steelhead Brewery at 4175 Campus Drive in Irvine welcomes the OC LGBT Pride After-Party from 4-8 pm

Aug 15 Saturday 6pm, Irvine: MoveOn Council Meeting: Letters to the Editor Drive pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=95734 A really great way to get our message out about the Clean Energy bill or about Health Care reform is writing letters to the editor printed in the local paper (sometimes we call them "LTEs" for short). Letters to the editor are great tactics because you ca...(more)n often get a more specific message out about a member's voting record or position on issues than you could get otherwise in the paper. Members of Congress in particular pay attention to the letters to the editor page and notice when they are being criticized or applauded. email Rita Reese at r.reese4@cox.net for more information

Aug 16 Sunday noon-1pm, Costa Mesa: Healthcare Reform: Update on the National Legislation --sponsored by the Faith in Action Council of OCUUC Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church 1239 Victoria Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627
* See "CALIFORNIA ONECARE : Full Care, For All, For Less," a 14 min. video explaining Single Payer healthcare reform. * Hear an update from Bill Honigman, M.D., on the status of Obama's desired federal health care reform legislation. * Learn how to lobby your representative. * Take action immediately by writing to your representative or the editor of a local newspaper or signing a pre-printed postcard.
Dr. Honigman is an emergency room doctor with Kaiser and a speaker in demand statewide on healthcare reform. A light lunch($3.00) and child care (WITH R.S.V.P.) will be available.
Contact: Eva Goodwin-Noriega 949-642-8522 fia@ocuuc.org

Aug 16 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: OC Humanists: Dr. Clay Costner on "The Art of Thinking" The talk will cover the advancement of critical thinking from the time of the Renaissance until the present and will include the concept of Cognitive Dissonance. Clay is a long-time teacher and coach at the High School, College and University level. Clay has a PhD in Education with a major in Physical education and a minor in Social Psychology. He has taught in the South and here in California. He was a Baptist before becoming a Humanist
Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/11023130

Aug 16 Sunday 3-5pm, Irvine: Fashion, Art and Cocktails with Hon. Katrina Foley Please join Costa Mesa City Councilmember Katrina Foley for Fashion, Art and Cocktails! The event will feature a Fall Fashion Preview, a runway show starring Orange County's Fearless Females and an art tour. Also, on site there will be local fashion & make-up consultants on hand to discuss fresh & fabulous Fall looks just for you!
Swanson Home, 3 Harvey Court, Irvine, CA
$1000 Fashionists (6 guests) $500 Designer (4 guests) $250 Trendsetter (2 guests) $75 Individual Please RSVP to carina@katrinafoley.com The Host Committee includes: Hon. Pam Keller, Hon. Sharon Quirk, Ashleigh Aitken, Kelli Deane Freeman, Pam Gilmour, Eileen Pacberg, Dr. Judy Rosner, and Mary Swanson.

Aug 16 Sunday 7pm, Irvine: Vigil in Support of Health Care Reform with a Public Option SPEAK OUT FOR JUSTICE AND RATIONALITY! IUCC Advocates and friends will be meeting at the corner of Culver and Alton to show our support for Health Care Reform with a Public Option this Sunday, August 16, at 7pm. Please bring legible signs voicing your opinion on this very important issue. We will provide candles.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON! WE WANT TO HAVE A GOOD TURN-OUT FOR THIS FIRST OF WHAT MAY BECOME MANY LIKE-MINDED EVENTS

Aug 17 (3^rd Monday) 7 pm, Huntington Beach: The 68th Democratic Assembly District PAC will hold our monthly public meeting on August 17th 2009 meeting at Carrow's Restaurant at the corner of Magnolia and Warner in Huntington Beach the 3rd Monday every month, dinner 6:30 pm and Meeting 7:00pm. This month we will be honored to have as our special guest the honorable Councilmember Katrina Foley. Please come join us, free free to invite friends. Thank you, Jim Benson Vice Chair

Aug 17 Monday 7 pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Meeting will feature Toni Sullivan, RN and EdD speaking on Understanding Healthcare. Norman Murray Senior Center 24932 Veteran's Way. For more information, go to www.canyondemocrats.org

Aug 18 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: VIVA PALESTINA Cousin's Club Member Jeff Warner and Tarek Abedrabbo, a UCI student, will tell us about their participation in the recent VIVA PALESTINA mission to break the siege of Gaza. 175 Americans entered Gaza for 24 hours to deliver medical aid and examine the situation on the ground. Discussion will follow.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. cousinscluboc.org

Aug 19 Wednesday 1pm, Buena Park: Royce Town Hall Buena Park Senior Activity Center, 8150 Knott Ave. (just south of La Palma) Buena Park, CA 90620
Come join us in handing out flyers encouraging the participants to call their Senators about their healthcare needs. WE will also make sure Rep. Royce knows he has constituents who want decent affordable healthcare for all, and understand that such a proposition is feasible AND democratic. pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=96313

Aug 19 Wednesday 5-7pm, Costa Mesa: Fabulous Fiesta to Support Hon. Katrina Foley Avila's El Ranchito 2101 Placentia Avenue Costa Mesa, CA
$3,000 Madrina / Padrino (4 guests) $1500 Comadre / Compadre (3 guests) $500 Amiga /Amigo (2 guests) $100 Boleto individual ticket (suggested contribution but ANY support welcome) Please RSVP to contact Carina at carina@katrinafoley.com or (714) 675-3653
Honorary Co-Hosts: Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Assemblyman Jose Solorio Co-Hosts: Jess Araujo, Marcel Reyes, Lucy Santana, Orange County Employees Association, Plumbers Local 582, United Food & Commercial Workers 324

Aug 20 Thursday 4pm-Sunset, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County Picnic meetup.com/OCHumanists Mason Regional Park 18712 University Drive, Irvine Chips and Salsa, Soft Drinks Deli Sandwiches Picnic Tables provided, or bring a Folding Chair $10.00 per person (plus $3 per car park entrance fee) Please RSVP to ochumanists@gmail.com or 714-446-9283 (cell phone 714-504-3857 on event day) Directions: 405 Freeway to Culver Drive, Right on University Dr., Left into the Park, Right to Shelter #1 - Look for the HAOC signs.

Aug 20 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Movie Night - The Cove Edwards University 6 4245 Campus Dr Irvine, CA 92612 949-853-8818
The Cove (movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810066711/info) is a new documentary about dolphin harvesting in Japan and the response of a small group of activists. The plan is to see the movie at 7:10 then head next door to The Veggie Grill for dinner afterwards at around 9. We'll be done by 10 or so. We may be joined by another like-minded meetup group or two ... RSVPs are limited because of theater size so please respond early to ensure a spot. Learn more here: meetup.com/ocvegandrinks/calendar/11095275

Aug 20 Thursday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: OC Green Drinks Environmental Furniture Showroom at South Coast Plaza 3333 Bear Street, Suite 225 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Appetizers will be provided by 118 Degrees and beer from Karl Strauss, and an eclectic crowd of environmentally responsible individuals will relish the opportunity to rub elbows with like minds.
OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a green conversation and not be met with a blank look. ocgreendrinks.com

Aug 21 Friday 9am-1pm, Fountain Valley: State Water Crisis Hearing On behalf of the members of the Assembly Select Committee on Regional Approaches to Addressing the State's Water Crisis, I would like to invite you to our first committee hearing. Details are as follows: HEARING: Friday, August 21, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (including lunch)
LOCATION: OCWD / MWDOC Board Room 18700 Ward Street Fountain Valley, California 92708 California's water crisis deserves statewide attention to find solutions that work. Our select committee will conduct three or four hearings throughout the state to find best practices regarding local conservation projects, regional strategies to deliver new supplies of drinking water, and new ideas for the state to consider as it addresses current and future water shortages. I encourage you to join us at our first hearing. Panelists will include: * Darcy Burke, Director of Public Affairs, Municipal Water District of Orange County * Lucy Dunn, President, Orange County Business Council * Paul Jones, General Manager, Irvine Ranch Water District * Jeff Kightlinger, CEO, Metropolitan Water District * Scott Maloni, Vice President, Poseidon Resources * Michael Markus, General Manager, Orange County Water District * Michael Motherway, President, DXV Water Technologies * Steve Sheldon, President, Orange County Water District * Robert Wade, Director of Legislation, California Landscape Contractors Association For a detailed agenda see attached. Seating for the hearing is limited. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 18th with my scheduler, Kim Nguyen, via e-mail at kim.nguyen@asm.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 319-2069.

Aug 21 Friday noon, Laguna Beach: Public Option March Organization Meeting We (Free Enterprise Advocates) are planning a major protest march in favor of health reform and the public option. Our objective is to have a massive turnout so that we cannot be denied by the news media. It is important that we turn the tables on the propaganda wars. We are pleased to announce that SEIU Local 721 and other labor unions, along with the major progressive organizations, Democratic clubs, etc. are joining us in our march showing support for the public option as Congress returns to Washington. We are having an organization meeting this Friday, August 21 at 12:00 noon. We will be meeting at:
BC Space Art Gallery 235 Forest Avenue Laguna Beach 949/497-1880 (Upstairs next to the Candy Baron) We will have plenty of room for our meeting. We will also provide food and drinks. PLEASE GET THE WORD OUT!
Alan 949/497-1556 949/338-3441 - cell P.S. Please note RSVP for individuals is: http://mybarackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpfkkk RSVP for organizations is: freeenterpriseadvocates@gmail.com

Aug 21 Friday 1-3pm, Laguna Woods: Medical Cannabis Introduction. L.W. for Medical Cannabis collective invites all O.C. residents to learn the basics and practicalities of medical marijuana: Legalization by 1996 Prop. 215, new legal developments; medical cannabis? potential uses and benefits for you and loved ones, by an MD and users' experiences; if and how you qualify; MDs who may recommend it; how qualified patients use, get and/or grow the medicine; how to apply for membership in the L.W. Medical Cannabis collective. Clubhouse 3, "Rehearsal Room," 23822 Avenida Sevilla, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Non-LWVillage residents are invited, but note: The Village (formerly "Leisure World") is gated. As a pass: print and show this listing, any article, flier or email invitation; for certainty ask that your name be phoned in by the info contact, Lonnie, 949-222-4204, LWMedCannabis@yahoo.com. Click here for interactive map focused on the venue, with turn-by-turn directions from address you type in.

Aug 21 Friday 5pm, Irvine: MoveOn phone bank and letter writing campaign for clean energy and health care reform
Kate's House, 6 Goldbluff, Irvine, CA 92604 pol.moveon.org/event/heatupcongress/96361

Aug 21 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Santa Ana: Protest Against Violent Islamophobe & Former CIA Operative General Boykin kingdomwarriors.net <--check it out! He describes himself as a "crusader"
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa 3800 S. Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Protest against violent "Warrior in God's Kingdom" General Boykin! It is important to have U.S. veterans attend as well as progressive, peaceful Christians who would like to let General Boykin know that any violence in the name of expanding "God's Kingdom" is un-Christian and contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Contact: aljawadn@yahoo.com

Aug 22 Saturday 9am, Garden Grove: Royce Town Hall Kelly's Coffee, 9783 Chapman Ave (between Brookhust and Gilbert) Garden Grove, CA 92841
This is a Town Hall. Please join us as we hand out flyers encouraging participants to call their Senators about decent affordable healthcare. We will make our beliefs clear, through questions and signage. Royce doesn't need to be your Rep. to join us. We need all we can get! 1pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=96314

Aug 22 Saturday 9:30am, Laguna Beach: Clean energy event we will gather at Laguna Beach, PCH/Broadway (near basketball court) for a flyering and "Honk & Wave" event. Please join us in letting people know how crucial it is to speak up for clean energy now! We will meet in front of the basketball courts at Main Beach in Laguna (Broadway/PCH). Bring signs saying "No New Coal Plants" or "Save the Clean Air Act!" pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=97006

Aug 22 (4^th Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
The St. Joseph Center will be unavailable, so we will be using our backup location at
Kaffa, 424 S Main St, Suite K, Orange, CA 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

Aug 22 Saturday 11am-2pm, Irvine: Women For: Orange County, Twenty-Ninth Annual Suffrage Day Celebration! University Club at UCI, 801 E. Peltason Dr., 11:00am to 2:00pm. This year's honorees are: Elaine Booth, Women For and OC progressive activist; Pam Allison, Project Hope; Chay Peterson, OC environmental and humanitarian activist, and Debbie Cook, Post Carbon Institute and former Mayor, Huntington Beach. The Suffrage Day Luncheon is open to all. Reservations with payment of $45 are due August 8th. Please make check payable to Women For: Orange County, and mail to: "Suffrage Day", 19192 Sierra Isabelle, Irvine, CA 92603. (To request a vegan meal, please write "VEG" in the memo line on your check.) Registration begins at 11:00am. Lunch will be served at noon in the Dining Room. Information 949.276.7298, womenforoc.org

Aug 22 Saturday 2-4pm, Santa Ana: Community Health Centers on the Frontlines: A Community Forum Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall 1100 S. Center Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
The Orange County Labor Federation, The Coalition of Orange County Community Clinics, Latino Health Access, AARP, Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Lestonnac Free Clinic, Prevention Institute, Health Care Council of Orange County, Korean Community Services, Community members, healthcare providers, patients, and community leaders who want to share their views on the growing crisis in health access. http://oclabor.org

[Canceled] Aug 22 Saturday 5-7pm, Irvine: No Monthly OCEC Meeting in August Please note that in light of organizational efforts devoted to PRIDE (August 15), OCEC will NOT hold its regular monthly meeting on the 4th Saturday of the month (Aug. 22). Please come to PRIDE on the 3d Saturday instead! We will resume our regular monthly meeting schedule in September. Meantime, please attend other featured events.

Aug 22 Saturday 6-10pm, Anaheim: John Santoianni for Anaheim City Council Kick Off Commissioner Chris Maya's Home 331 South Ohio Street Anaheim CA 92805 7143178122 Info@JohnSantoianni.com

Aug 23 Sunday 10am Seal Beach/1pm Belmont: Memorial At Sea Memorial Service to honor the over 5,000 dead American service men and women From the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Honoring those who have valiantly fallen in their service to our country we take the time To consider the true cost of these wars Join us for this special commemorative event by gathering at the Seal Beach Pier at 10:00 & Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier at approximately 1:00
Endorsed: Long Beach Area Peace Network, Military Families Speak Out, Veterans For Peace, Orange County Peace Coalition, local churches and peace & justice organizations.
For more information contact: Pat Alviso (562) 833-8035, Ed Garza (714) 317-3969, Carol Quinlan (562) 338-3219

Aug 23 Sunday 3-5:30pm, Fullerton: Jazz Concert Fundraiser for PCU-OC Congregational Church of Fullerton 845 N Euclid St Fullerton, CA 92832 fullertonucc.org
A time of celebration of the work of Progressive Christians Uniting in Orange County, world-renowned jazz vocalist Karen Gallinger, Carpet Cat Recording Artist Ron Kobayashi, and Friends will perform on the afternoon of Sunday, August 23rd at Congregational Church of Fullerton. Progressive Christians Uniting inspires and equips individuals and communities for courageous leadership in the 21st century. The afternoon will begin with the concert, lead into short presentations about the current PCU-OC projects, and end with a summer barbeque prepared by award-winning chef Jon Sanders. In summertime spirit, come support PCU-OC, enjoy great music, and eat yummy food!
$30 per person Please e-mail eweller@pcu-la.org to reserve your spot today

Aug 23 Sunday 7pm, Irvine: Vigil in Support of Health Care Reform with a Public Option Hello, Friends -- I just wanted to thank all of you for coming out last Sunday to stand up for REAL Health Care Reform with a Public Option. There were over 70 of us on the corner; and, with the appearance of a FOX News cameraman, I think we can say the event was a success! (If FOX shows up, we must be doing something right!)
However, judging from what we are hearing in the news today - and from many of your comments last night - there is still more to be done if we want to see universal health care become a reality in our country. We need to call the White House (202-456-1111 or 1414) and our Senators and Congresspeople (202-225-3121), send Obama our own personal suggestions regarding health care reform at www.whitehouse.gov , and, most importantly:
COME TO OUR NEXT VIGIL ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, SAME TIME, SAME CORNER!!!! (7pm, Alton & Culver)
Please pass the word on to your friends and family, so our next event is even bigger than the first! I'll send a notice around that you can distribute in the next day or two. In the meantime, here are some great photos and a wonderful article courtesy of one of last night's attendees. (Thanks, Reggie!) pacificprogressive.com/2009/08/irvine-rally-for-health-care-reform.html Again, thank you to everyone who took the time and energy to rally in favor of REAL reform. Let's keep up the struggle! Peace, Felicity Figueroa

Aug 24 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

Aug 25 Tuesday 4:30pm, Orange: Council Meeting for the City of Orange 300 Chapman Ave (across from the library) and one block north of the circle ocweekly.com/2009-08-13/news/yvonne-elizondo-anti-gang-injunction-step In the last 2 weeks, the Orange police have been "rounding" up youths/adults and accusing them of violating the "gang injunction". One incident, a youth was walking home from summer school when Det. Nigro from the Orange Police arrested him stating he was walking the neighborhood for the "benefit" of the gang. The youth tried to explain he was coming home from summer school. This particular youth has never been arrested, will be graduating next year from Orange High, and is a honor student. His crime; he lives on Cypress Street in front of our mural. Right now he's out of juvenile hall and has to go back to court in Sept. His Judge is even perplexed of the situation.
The update: Brian Okamuto of the Public Defender's office is looking into these cases. He has been a blessing for us.We will be holding a community forum before the city council meeting. I will inform everyone of the time, date and location. Thank you.
In Peace and Solidarity- Yvonne Elizondo

Aug 25 (4^th Tuesday) 6:30pm, Anaheim: Green Energy and Healthcare Meet & Greet (& flyering & honk & wave) Anaheim Plaza's Outdoor Food Court 514 N. Euclid (in the food court) Anaheim, CA 92801
Join us every 4th Tues. of the month for a regular meet and greet of our North O.C. MoveOn Council. Everybody is welcome. We'll eat, chat and throw our ideas around. This month, I'll bring flyers, (encouraging people to call Senators about Public Option and strengthening the Green Energy Bill) and after the fun, we'll pass them out at the plaza and/or hold signs for a honk and wave on busy Euclid St. Sign up below and you will have access to printable signs. pol.moveon.org/event/heatupcongress/96341

Aug 25 (4^th Tuesday) 7pm, Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is clandestinely proud to announce our next meeting:
Ever wondered about mind control and the government and how they fit together, and are you involved?
At our next meeting, we will present a special showing of the Shasta Conference presentation by Cathy O'Brien, a rehabilitated subject of state-sanctioned experiments of this nature, how it works, and how she was able to break free.
We will also have available at this meeting copies of the MK-Ultra Files - a CD containing 17,000 files obtained under the FOIA concerning the government's involvement in mind control for $1 apiece. Please RSVP to admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org if you will be present and would like a copy.
Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required; please support our hosts and eat with us.)
Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime.
The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact: admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Aug 25 Tuesday 7-8pm, Costa Mesa: Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave Costa Mesa. An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy - Living as Equals Sponsored by: Orange County SGI Buddhist Center. For more information: Geoff Westropp(949) 322-2647

Aug 25 Tuesdays 7-8:30pm, Irvine: Silent Green Protest Alton & Culver Stop Violating Human Rights In Iran facebook.com/event.php?eid=119645621940 See also Daily Candlelight Vigil

Aug 25 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Equality Across America OC Denny's 2314 E 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92705
We will be discussing our upcoming fundraiser at Metro Q, the cross-country caravan to DC, representation by OC lgbt people and more. We need your input and creativity. Please join us! equalitycampaign@yahoo.com

Aug 25 Tuesday 7pm, Orange: Amnesty International, Group 141 meeting St Joseph Library. 480 S Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3907 aiusaoc.org/orange/join.html

Aug 26 Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm, Laguna Woods: Coffee and Conversation with Beth Krom You are invited to the home of Wendy Levin for an opportunity to meet Irvine City Councilmember and Congressional Candidate Beth Krom for coffee and conversation. Please join us to learn more about Beth Krom and the issues concerning the 48th Congressional District. 5556 Rayo Del Sol A, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637 Contact Me: nick@bethkrom.com, (562)713-2468

Aug 26 Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm, Fullerton: Pam Keller for City Council Woodstock Fundraiser Celebrating 40 years of peace, love, and music MONKEY BUSINESS 301 E. Amerige Ave. Fullerton, CA
With: Hon. Tom Daly Hon. Sukhee Kang Ellis Cha Aaruni Thakur Art Munguia James Campbell Tom Knoll Jesus Silva Vicki Calhoun Hon. Beverly Berryman Hon. Minard Duncan $25 per person $45 per couple $250 Peace and Love Host $500 Folk Music Friend $750 Hard Rock Promoter $1000 Jimi Hendrix Fan Club
RSVP by August 19, 2009 pam@pamkeller.com 714.336.6910 Friends to Elect Pam Keller Fullerton City Council 2010 PAC # 1283803 Dress in your best 60's Garb. Join us for good friends, good music, appetizers and drinks.

Aug 26 Wednesday 6:30pm, Seal Beach: OC's Pre-Parliament for The Parliament of The World's Religions 500 Marina Way, Seal Beach
Join us to learn about The Parliament and hear experiences of past parliament. Everyone can attend The Parliament, first held in 1893 is the worlds largest interfaith event in the world. More...sarah4hope.org

Aug 27 Thursday 7-9pm, Garden Grove: The Story of Now - A Special Event with Rick Jacob Dayle McIntosh Center, 13272 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Rick Jacobs, Founder and Chair of the Courage Campaign, will be coming to Orange County to talk to us about the elements of a successful marriage equality campaign. We will be discussing general strategy and specific first steps along the path to marriage equality. Please join us and tell your friends! A cake raffle to benefit Team Courage Orange County will be held. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by replying to TeamCourageOrangeCounty@gmail.com or clicking here Any questions? Contact Alex Gorman at (949) 573-0846 or alexgorman1@gmail.com

Aug 27 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International, Group 178 meeting Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
For our August meeting - bring postcards for Amnesty International's summer solidarity action, where we write directly to prisoners of conscience! amnestyusa.org/individuals-at-risk/summer-solidarity-action/page.do?id=1650009 Also we will discuss our planned events for the fall: tabling, movie showings, etc. and start thinking about Human Rights Day on 10 December. aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html

Aug 27 Thursdays 8pm-2am Costa Mesa: Potatoe Skins & Platform Shoes - Party with a Purpose Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 2915 Red Hill Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Starting Aug 27th, every Thursday night we will host a drag show at Durty Nellys. Half the proceeds will benefit a different non-profit org each week and half with go to EQCA!!! - We request a $10 donation at the door.

Aug 28 (4^th Friday) 4-5pm, Irvine: Imagine Peace Vigil Culver and Michelson (405 south to Culver, right on Culver, one block to Michelson. Left on Michelson and park at the Wholesome Choice.) Signs are available, if you bring your own please focus on a peace theme only.

Aug 29 Saturday 9am-1pm, Costa Mesa: Native Plant Workshop at the Costa Mesa Green Home. Free workshop. Learn how to use native plants in your yard to save water and provide habitat for butterflies and birds; bring your gloves and help plant a garden at the Costa Mesa Green Home. To RSVP, call 949/509-4787 or email info@bactonatives.org. Learn more at Meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/11174834

Aug 29 Saturday 1-5pm, Garden Grove: 68^th AD All American BBQ at benny diaz's 11591 Candy Lane, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Hot dogs, potato salad, drinks for your and old. Apple pie for dessert. The event is from 1pm to 5pm. Tickets in advance $10 and $12 at the door. To order in advance send to: 68th Assembly District Democrats, 2018 S. Janette Lane, Anaheim, CA 92802. Proceeds to benefit the 68th Assembly district Democratic PAC.

Aug 29 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter: GENERAL MEETING UNIVERSITY CENTER COURTYARD AREA 4255 Campus Drive Across from Kinkos/FedEx Irvine, CA 92612
NATIONAL -- OBAMA White House Actions/Lobbying HR 676 vs. HR 3200-citizen lobbying/actions CD Point Persons CA40 Dave Sonneborn CA48 Dr Bill, Mary Carter Needed CA42,44,46,47 CONFERENCE CALLS: IOTs Tuesdays - Sharon Tipton, Dave Sonneborn Organizing Thursdays - Western Regional
REGIONAL -- Budget, 2/3 Vote Debates Leno SB 810 - Calif Single Payer CDP, Progressive Caucus - EBoard, SLO Meet late August Governor's race-Newsom, Brown, ?others Regional Actions
LOCAL -- Candidates--Hedrick CA44, Krom CA48, ?Glover, Fox AD70, ?Arnold, ?Foley, Young AD68 Clubs and Discussion Groups - Laguna Hills Mon 7:30A, Irvine Sat 9A PDA OC Organizing - North, ?South, and West Chapters Events/Actions - ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE WEEKLY
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Aug 29 Saturday 4:45-9pm, Newport Coast: Human Rights Campaign: Orange County Long Beach Garden Party - keynote speaker Gavin Newsom Please join us for a very special Orange County Long Beach Garden Party! There has never been a better time to support the fight for the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and to continue the battle to win back the civil right to marry in California! Gavin Newsom San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Marty Rouse HRC Field Director Marty Rouse Ross Matthews The Tonight Show's Ross Mathews Meet our special guests and speakers, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, Ross "The Intern" Mathews of the Tonight Show and hear from HRC Political Field Director Marty Rouse! Orange County Long Beach Garden Party at the lovely Newport Coast home of Jim Bohm 2 Coral Cay, Newport Coast, CA VIP reception and Silent Auction: 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. General reception and Silent Auction: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Event Co Host - $275 (Admits two, including VIP reception, and helps underwrite event. Includes invitation and poster recognition.) Federal Club and Federal Club Council - $50 (admits one) Non Federal Club - $75 (admits one) Admission includes open bar and dinner. Please purchase tickets or become an event-co-host in advance! hrcactioncenter.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100421

Aug 30 Sunday 11am, Anaheim: Sheldon C. Plotkin will speak on The Future of Nuclear Power and the Bomb
Anaheim Unitarian Universalist 511 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

Aug 30 Sunday 11am-2pm, Irvine: Olive Tree Initiative Send-Off Bon Voyage Party & Silent Auction Fundraiser Meet and greet the students hours before they embark on their life changing journey.
Taleo Grill 3309 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Full premium all-you-can-eat Taco bar & drinks Silent auction fundraiser $20 suggested donation / $15 for students Please RSVP to Rosemarie Swatez at rswatez@uci.edu or 949-824-2511. Founded in 2007 by the Center for Citizen Peacebuilding in the School of Social Sciences, UCI's Olive Tree Initiative is a diverse group of students who travel to the Middle East to hear perspectives from Israeli and Palestinian academics, community leaders, and other figures with first-hand knowledge of the conflict. Through their journey, the students seek to gain an understanding of the issues beyond the stories found in media and to share their findings with the community upon their return. This year's group is the second to visit the Middle East since the initiative was founded. BE A PART OF THE JOURNEY olivetreeinitiative.org

Aug 30 Sunday 3-8pm, San Bernardino: Fundraiser to Stop Border Patrol and ICE Raids, 560 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92401. Starring Los Cojolites, Son Real and Los Jornaleros del Norte. Donation $8. Proceed will be used to continue the rapid response hotline work and the struggle for a comprehensive immigration reform. Sponsored by Rapid Response Network, San Bernardino Community Service Center Info: (909)885-1992 or (909)496-7795

Aug 30 Sunday 4-7pm, Tustin: Balancing with Beth Soul At Home - 17912 E. 17th Street
Please join congressional candidate Beth Krom for a terrific for event! ~ Free Yoga class from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ~ Two Weeks Unlimited Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates for all supporters! Your donation will enter you in a chance to win: * A beautiful gift basket * 10 class Yoga package * 25 minute massage * 1 year Yoga membership Click here to RSVP or contact Nick Anas at Nick@BethKrom.com $50 suggested contribution.

Aug 30 Sunday 7pm, Irvine: Thanks for supporting TRUE Health Care Reform. Now let's do it again! Many thanks to all of you that showed up on our Health Care Corner last Sunday. We did even better than the week before, with 75 registered participants. The tide appears to be turning, as more and more grassroots efforts for REAL health care reform take place throughout the country. Here's a write-up of our event: pacificprogressive.com/2009/08/irvine-health-care-rally-met-honks-of-approval.html
As they say, the third time's the charm; so we will be out once more on the corner of Culver and Alton this coming Sunday, Aug. 31, to demonstrate that we believe in choice and we believe in change, in health care as in so many other aspects of our society. Be the change --join us...and bring a friend!
And don't forget: On Monday, Aug. 31, there will be a giant March for Health Care around Fashion Island (and John Campbell's Congressional Office) from 11am to 1pm. Over two hundred people are expected to take part. Sign up today at http://www.ochealthmarch.com/ and spend your lunch hour marching for REAL Health Care Reform!

Aug 31 Monday 11am-1pm, Newport Beach: One Mile Grassroots March in Newport Beach, Major rally and march, restoring common sense and American Values in the Health Reform Debate, sponsored by The Free Enterprise Advocates. We demand Fair America Sponsored Insurance Public Option, Competition in the Marketplace, End to Insurance Industry Health Rationing, Health Care for All. All we ask is your lunch hour for the most important issue of our time. RSVP your intention to march: freeenterprisealliance@gmail.com. Details to follow closer to the march. ochealthmarch.com

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Sep 1 Tuesday noon-1pm, Garden Grove: Let's Get It Done: Health Insurance Reform Now Events Near Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez's office. (Garden Grove, CA) 12395 Lewis Street (at the sidewalk) Garden Grove, CA 92840
We will be gathering near Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez's Office to send thanks along with support for her to take with her on her return to Washington. This is a support rally to let her know we are with her. Please sign up for this event as we are so close but we need you to get the gob done. my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/letsgetitdonehealthinsurancereformnowevents/gpfk7y

Sep 1 Tuesday 1pm sharp, Laguna Woods Village: Erwin Chemerinsky: "Obama, Sotomayor, and the Impact of the Supreme Court" UCI's new law school dean returns to talk at Concerned Citizens. Last year he drew a most appreciative audience of 400! Some Court-watchers say the 5-4 majority that decides a third of its cases has already shifted significant law and also planted seeds of major future surprises. A leading constitutional scholar, litigator, media voice and civic leader, Dean Chemerinsky will look at key cases, issues and trends of the Court's terms just past and starting Sept. 9, effect of the new Justice, and Obama's possible future nominations. Importantly, he"ll also explain (like last year) how its decisions did and will impact your and all citizens' lives, our government and vital public policy. Q&A should again be lively, maybe news-making. Guests invited, $2. Non-residents of LW Village note: The Village (former "Leisure World") is gated. As a pass: Print and show this listing, any email invitation, article or flyer - click here for ".pdf" event flyer at host's website; or ask the info contact, Jon, 949-581-2178, LawGuruLaguna@yahoo.com, to phone in your name. Clubhouse 5, 24262 Punta Alta, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Click here for interactive map focused on that venue, with turn-by-turn directions from address you type in

Sep 1 Tuesday 4:30pm, Anaheim: healthcare reform vigil (to coincide with the Anaheim City Council meeting). You can join us on the steps of Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 to proclaim our need for affordable, decent healthcare coverage for all. We'll hand out our flyers as the City Council and meeting attendees enter the bldg. We support a public option and will have signs and flyers to pass out to those going by. Park at the Vons parking lot across the street. pol.moveon.org/event/publicoptionnow/98344

Sep 1 Tuesday 5:30-7pm, Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach chapter of Organizing for America is planning pro-health care, public option rallys at the Huntington Beach Pier on Tuesday September 1, 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday September 5, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please pass the word. More information to follow. Ted

Sep 1 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting The last couple of weeks have been unusually busy planning for various events. I'm happy to report that * We will be screening The Reckoning on Saturday, Sept 19th. * And hosting a talk with Carl Wilkens on Saturday, Oct 10th. Stay tuned for more details regarding these events.
We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. Here is the address. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We will discuss: * Carl Wilken's event in the fall. * The Reckoning screening. * The Greatest Silence screening. * Barbara's upcoming GI-Net Retreat in Washington in September. If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :) ocfordarfur.org

Sep 2 (1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays) 5:30-7pm, Orange: OC CODEPINK vigil Dear OC Code Pink Activists and Supporters, This is a reminder that in accordance with our twice monthly schedule, we will be holding our vigil once again tomorrow - Wednesday Sep. 2nd from 5:30 -7:00 pm at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange. And once again, this month of September has 5 Wednesdays, and as a reminder we will not have a vigil on Sept. 30th. Our 2 scheduled vigils for September will be on the 2nd and on the 16th. And then in October, we will be observing the 5th anniversary of the start of our vigils. Can you believe it? So please mark your calendars for a very special vigil on Weds. October 21st to commemorate this! I hope to see you all at each upcoming vigil! In peace, Kathy (Code Pink OC)

Sep 2 Wednesday 6:30pm, Brea: rally/vigil for real healthcare reform We have scheduled a rally/vigil in Brea to demonstrate our support for real healthcare reform and the public option on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 at the corner of Brea Blvd. and Imperial Highway by the Starbucks. Please join us & bring signs showing support. Please pass this on!!! pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98341

Sep 2 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Public Option NOW! Vigil Alton/Culver - Northeast side
We cannot afford to wait! Let's make a difference on 2 September. Up and down California and across the nation, MoveOn members will make sure that representatives go back to D.C. with a clear message--we want affordable, decent health care coverage for ALL of us! Join us on the corner of Alton and Culver for a vigil. We will have candles (bring some if you can to share) and signs to underscore our message on health care. pol.moveon.org/event/publicoptionnow/97005

Sep 2 (1^st Wednesday) 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America - Orange County September General Meeting Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Speakers/Topics: Gus Ayer/Is It Time for a Constitutional Convention in CA? and Dr. Bill Honigman/Health Care Reform; Henry Vandermeir/New Political Director for DPOC. We will be collecting food items for Hope School - watch for an update and list. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@yahoo.com

Sep 2 Wednesday 7:30pm, San Clemente: Health care Vigil grass at the pier bowl below the parking lot, San Clemente pier bowl San Clemente 92673 pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98018

Sep 2 Wednesday 7:30pm, Huntington Beach: We Can't Afford to Wait healthcare reform Vigil Corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649
spread the word that now is the time to help President Obama fix the health care system in this country. Come support Health Care Reform with a Public Option! Parking is available near and around the Jack-n-the Box and the Subway. I will supply the candles. pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=95953

[Canceled] Sep 3 Thursday 9:30am, Costa Mesa: Birddogging Congressman Campbell Event canceled pol.moveon.org/event/heatupcongress/96364

Sep 3 Thursday noon & 5-7pm, Long Beach: Historic BoycotHilton Workers Have Voted. Enough is Enough. Now is the Time for Respect, Living Wages and Affordable Healthcare! And they NEED Your Support! -Hilton Hotel workers Needs to know that the community supports their fight - Show your community solidarity - Join the fight for good jobs in Long Beach - Be a part of the First Long Beach Boycott and pave the way for hundreds to win the right to organize! Press Conference Date: September 3, 2009 Time: 12:00 p.m. Community Solidarity Rally Where: Long Beach Hilton When: 5:00pm-7:00pm 701 W Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90831 Who: Long Beach Coalition for Good Jobs & a Healthy Community, Students United for Justice, Central Shalom, United Steel Workers Local 675, Justice for Filipino American Veterans, Youth Hip Hop Artisits, the LGBT Community, and many more community leaders and residence Street parking available on Daisy Ave. & Broadway *To reserve your Rally Bus seat call: Jeannine Pearce @ 949-885-6263 Claim Your Place in History. Share Your Struggle. Stand at GROUND ZERO and fuel the fire of Change.

Sep 3 Thursday 7pm, Long Beach: Seva Training Zephyr Vegetarian Restaurant: 340 E 4th Street, Long Beach
This Thursday evening a few of us will be getting together at the Zephyr Vegetarian Restaurant in Long Beach (same location where we operate the Seva Cafe on Sundays) to walk through all the details of how the Seva Cafe happens every week. This is an opportunity to learn all the ins-and-outs of the operation. The more people that have this information the better prepared we are to sustain this experiment in the long run
More on the Seva Cafe: bethecause.com/event.php?event_id=1

Sep 3 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: ACLU-OC general meeting-learn how to volunteer general meeting of the Orange County Chapter of the Southern California affiliate at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue @ Waterworks Way, Irvine. Doors open at 7 pm and at 7:30 Hector Villagra, director of the Orange County branch office of the affiliate will speak about the volunteer opportunity to do intake from Orange County.

Sep 3 Thursdays 8pm-2am Costa Mesa: Potatoe Skins & Platform Shoes - Party with a Purpose Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 2915 Red Hill Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Every Thursday, starting August 27th, "Durty Nelly's" is hosting a fundraiser for various charities in Orange County. On September 3rd, all of the proceeds will be donated to Shanti Orange County! Admittance is $10 which includes the show. Come enjoy yourself and support our Community!

Sep 4 Friday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition screening of "Taxi to the Dark Side"a 2007 documentary film directed by American filmmaker Alex Gibney which won the 2007 Academy Award for Documentary Feature.The film focuses on the murder of an Afghan taxi driver named Dilawar who was beaten to death by American soldiers while being held in extrajudicial detention at the Bagram Air Base. "Taxi to the Dark Side" also goes on to examine America's policy on torture and interrogation in general, specifically the CIA's use of torture and their research into sensory deprivation.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Avenue Whittier, CA 90602 (Corner of Wardman & Washington Ave)
Free refreshments will be provided For more info call (562) 587-6270 or (562) 325-5268 whittierpeace.org

Sep 4 Friday 7pm, Huntington Beach: Larry Santoyo on Permaculture, presented by Councilwoman Jill Hardy and Debbie Cook.
Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert Ave , Huntington Beach, CA 92648, (714) 842-4481.
Presentation by Larry Santoyo, Director of Earthflow Design Works, on Permaculture Principles: what it is and how it is being adapted to all systems and disciplines that human settlement requires. Architects, planners, farmers economists, social scientists and students, homeowners and gardeners can utilize the Principles of Permaculture Design. Huntington Beach Library, Room C/D, 7 pm. For additional information or to RSVP (free event, just need a rough number of attendees): Debbie Cook (714)842-1873, energymaven@gmail.com. Additional resources: Permaculture with Larry Santoyo, earthflow.com, Gaia's Garden.

Sep 5 Saturday and ongoing, Irvine: Join the Voter Registration Drive to turn Orange County Blue. The first target is the City of Irvine with only 4,404 registrations needed to turn it "Blue". What a gem to win from the Republicans! The campaign kicks off Labor Day Weekend with numerous tabling locations to be staffed. This project is being organized and supported by Steve Young, Director of Region 18 of the CA Democratic Party and several OC Democratic Clubs. If you can't help Labor Day weekend, call and schedule for the following weekend. This will be ongoing with a goal of 5,000 registrations before the June 2010 Primary.
YES WE CAN TURN OC BLUE! Call Marion Pack at 949-640-4400 to volunteer to staff a location.

Sep 5 Saturday 8-10am, Bolsa Chica: Cogstone Caravan Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour Warner Ave & Bolsa Chica St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Stay in shape! Learn about Orange County's history and ecology! Bring water and comfortable shoes! This guided hike is available for the whole family. We will meet on the corner of Bolsa Chica St. and Warner Ave., where a public trail will lead us through a panoramic view of coastal wetlands. The Bolsa Chica mesa is also one of the most important archaeological sites in southern California. This 9,500-year-old village site is thought to be the primary production site for the ancient cog stones. Other stone placements, thought to have astronomical significance, have been found on the site. We will also visit a historical kiosk alluding to the long history of the village. Difficulty: easy to moderate, full sun exposure Please RSVP (714)639-8480 naturalist-for-you.org Note: Part of the habitat and cultural sites at Bolsa Chica is currently under the threat of development. A Native American organization will be picketing the development later on that same day.

Sep 5 (1^st Saturday) 10am-1pm, Huntington Beach: Help support Native American land rights at the corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Warner Ave. in the city of Huntington Beach, CA. We will be protesting the destruction of the cogged stone site CA-ORA 83.

Sep 5 Saturday 10am-3pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Labor Day Celebration Santa Ana Zoo Amphitheatre Park Area, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Come and join the Orange County Labor Federation as we celebrate Labor Day! Bring your friends and family! There will be many games and activities for your enjoyment. Food and beverages will also be available! Hope to see you on September 5th! FUN AND GAMES: 10AM-3PM LUNCH AND SPECIAL GUESTS: 12 PM-1:30 PM Free Admission to the Santa Ana Zoo from 10 AM- 4:00PM courtesy of the Labor Federation. Pick up your free admission at the picnic area. Go to link below for flyer oclabor.org/images/docs/LABOR_DAY.pdf

Sep 5 Saturday 3-5pm, Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach chapter of Organizing for America is planning pro-health care, public option rallys at the Huntington Beach Pier on Tuesday September 1, 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday September 5, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please pass the word. More information to follow. Ted

Sep 6 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice.We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
Volunteers: We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meetup at the storage unit, Mini-U-Stor, at 7611 Talbert Ave. HB (that's n/west of Beach Blvd. between Beach and Gothard) at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). We are back to our regular schedule for breakdown, so should start breakdown about 5PM and hopefully have everything back in the storage unit by 6:30. Evening transport help going back to storage is also an area of need.
Hope to see you there, Wage Peace, Ken Arnold VFP Chapter 110, Orange County, CA

Sep 6 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: Jeff Lebow, co-founder of The Harvest Club, will be speaking @ Green Party of O.C. Meeting about our project along with other social service groups. During this economy, it's important to help others and each other. Bring extra produce to share and exchange and learn about how you can help us harvest or join our grower members. Extra produce from backyard trees is shared with groups such as Someone Cares Kitchen, Costa Mesa (a soup kitchen that serves over 300 meals every day). We've donated over 500 lbs. and want to share more! villageharvest.org
15600 Sand Canyon Dr., Irvine, CA 92614 (half way between the 5 and 405 Freeways) in the back of the building - parking and entrance.

Sep 6 Sunday 9pm, Huntington Beach: Bolsa Chica Land Trust Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Warner Ave at Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach CA 92649 meetup.com/Bolsa-Chica-Land-Trust/calendar/11015132/

[Rescheduled] Sep 7 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting moved to September 14

Sep 8-10 Tuesday-Thursday 3-5pm, Costa Mesa: In time for Constitution Week, OCC Amnesty cordially invites you to attend... "Taxi to the Dark Side" Film ScreeningTake a break, grab some popcorn, and watch any of the three screenings of an Academy Award-winning documentary that will take you through the recent history of America's policy on interrogation and torture, much of which is illegal, not talked about, and still going on today. The following week, on September 15th, in the Robert B Moore Theater, you will be able to hear firsthand from Dean Chemerinsky, a scholar of constitutional law and attorney who represents some of the very same Guantanamo Bay prisoners that you will learn about in the documentary. TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE An in-depth look at the torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, focusing on an innocent taxi driver in Afghanistan who was tortured and killed in 2002.
Orange Coast College Student Center Lounge occamnesty@yahoo.com

Sep 8 Tuesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: All are welcome to an interesting Forum on U.S. Healthcare at Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, 20444 Magnolia St.. Huntington Beach, CA 92646.
The guest speaker will be Jack Glaser, Ph. D, Senior Vice President, Theology and Ethics and Director of the Center for Healthcare Reform for St. Joseph Health System (SJHS) in Orange, CA. Dr. Glaser has authored three books and several dozen articles on healthcare and bioethics issues. He holds graduate degrees in Philosophy, English Literature, Psychology and Theology. Contact Ted Gotsch at 714-969-4509 or Ted6262@aol.com for additional information.

Sep 9 Wednesday 5pm, Orange: President Obama's Health Care Speech Party IBEW Union Hall, 309 N. Rampart, Orange, CA 92868
President Obama will be giving a major speech to "set the record straight" about his health care reform efforts. Come join us as the President dispels the myths and lies that have been spread concerning the public option and other health care issues. Please rsvp to: info@ocdemocrats.org

Sep 9 (2^nd Wednesday) 6:30pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Council 6:30 Dinner (your own cost). The meeting start at 7:pm at the Coco's Bakery & Restaurant located in the corner of Chapman Avenue & Harbor Blvd ( in front of the Crown Plaza Hotel) in Garden Grove. 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove CA 92840
Agenda Topics for the Wednesday Meeting: - Immigration Forum: August 14 - LULAC Educational Center Report- Garden Grove. - LULAC Youth LULAC Workshop, August 21 - Coastline Comm. College
For your information, we have our regular meetings every second Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting will be on October 14, 2009, at the same place and time. Hope to see you there. If you are planning to attend please RSVP via email Garden_Grove_LULAC_Council_2001@mail.vresp.com or by calling 714-357-4328.

Sep 9 Wednesday 6:30pm, Irvine: OC NOW General Meeting nowoc.org Irvine Ranch Water District Offices, 15600 Sand Canyon in Irvine The agenda for this meeting will be announced closer to time but mark down the date now so that you can plan to join us.

Sep 9 Wednesday 7-8:30pm, Irvine: Forum on Heathcare Reform Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, 92604

Sep 9 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 67thad.com Guests: Jordan Brandman & Tom Daly

Sep 9 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1 (usual time and place once again) is our regular meeting. Betty Brodsky has asked members to submit their political activism stories to her in writing by 8/31. The best three will be read at the September meeting. Guess the theme of that meeting is sort of "What made you become politically active?" and then "How can you help LWDC achieve its goals?" Betty's number for contact is 458-107

Sep 10 Thursday 6-9pm, Tustin: Melissa Fox for California Assembly: September Social and Open Wine Bar at the Bluewater Grill (The District) 2409 Park Avenue. Tustin, CA 92782 Please RSVP at actblue.com/page/melissafox.bluewaterjuly

Sep 10 Thursday 7pm, Long Beach: Long Beach Area Peace Network Our next meeting is Thurs September 10, 7 PM at 145 W Broadway, ste 100. Parking is free after PM on the street. lbapn1@gmail.com

Sep 10 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701. ocyd.net

Sep 10 Thursday 7:30-11:30pm, Huntington Beach: Bollywood Night at Metro Q for National Equality March Metro Q Bar & Grill, 19092 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Join us for an amazing night Bollywood style at the fabulous Metro Q in Huntington Beach. There will be fun, fundraising, and prizes...so be sure to dress the part. Metro Q is an inclusive establishment open to all ages. To purchase a ticket, go to: bollywoodnight.eventbrite.com Bring your ticket with you for a chance to win door prizes. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Proceeds from this event will be used for the Orange County efforts with Equality Across America and the National Equality March. Equality Across America is a network of decentralized organizers in every one of the 435 Congressional districts. These organizers form Congressional District Action Teams (CDATs) that will do the work on the ground in their own communities to achieve full equality.

Sep 10 Thursdays 8pm-2am Costa Mesa: Potatoe Skins & Platform Shoes - Party with a Purpose Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 2915 Red Hill Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Every Thursday, "Durty Nelly's" is hosting a fundraiser for various charities in Orange County. Admittance is $10 which includes the show. Sept 10 to benefit Orange County Equality California ( OCEC ). Come out and show your support! Come enjoy yourself and support our Community!

Sep 11 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Screening of the film "BAM 6.6: Humanity Has No Borders" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, California (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Film: 7:30 - 8:45 P.M. We will be screening the film, "BAM 6.6: Humanity Has No Borders," produced and directed by Jahangir Golestan, an Iranian-American from Laguna Beach, which focuses on the events surrounding the massive earthquake that destroyed the ancient city of Bam, Iran in 2003. The movie is a tale of two Americans, Tobb Dell'Oro and his fiancée Adele Freedman, who were caught in the earthquake. It's the story of travelers intent on going to the other side of the fence and experiencing a culture for themselves. It's also the story of the Iranian people's unfailing generosity in the face of absolute adversity. It demonstrates that humanity has no borders and that we find good people everywhere. Mr. Golestan, the producer/director of "BAM 6.6," will be present to talk about his experiences making the film and answer questions from the audience. "This is a very moving film. It is poignant. It is very effective in getting its message across that we are all one people..." -- BRUCE LAINGEN Former US hostage in Iran "BAM 6.6" won Best Documentary, Best Original Story and Best Director at the Noor Film Festival in 2008.
Open Forum 8:45 - 9:30 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Sep 11 Friday 7pm, Costa Mesa: 9/11: Blueprint for Truth; the Architecture of Destructioncome and join the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church's 9/11 truth group as Dan Noel presents Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth's excellent slide show.
Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church 1259 Victoria St Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Child care will be available and free if you notify Dan Noel, the organizer, no later than 9-6. 7:00 pm, registration, social, petition signing. 7:30 pm, slide show. meetup.com/OC-911-Truth/calendar/11169052

Sep 11 Friday 7pm, Irvine: The DPOC Environmental Committee will be showing a newly released documentary "The Great Squeeze", which was selected at 11 film festivals around the world and won an award for best documentary After the film, we'll have some time for people to talk about the film, and to talk to those in the Environmental Committee for the DPOC. You're all invited, so we hope to see you there, and bring your friends.
Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine.

Sep 12 Saturday 9am, Laguna Beach: Town Hall Meeting on Health CareA chance to make our voices heard! The Laguna Beach Unit of the League of Women Voters is privileged to present this meeting with two prominent speakers, Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, and Joe Dunn, CEO of the CA Medical Association. Our speakers will gain consensus on items on which the audience participants agree--A League Member will take notes--and we will send the results to our representatives. Please attend if you are able. The meeting is at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 429 Cypress Dr., Laguna Beach 92651. You will leave with the information you need to dispel the myths, the exaggerations, and the misconceptions about proposed legislation. Let's fill the sanctuary and show we care! Jean Raun

Sep 12 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
The St. Joseph Center will be unavailable, so we will be using our backup location at
Kaffa, 424 S Main St, Suite K, Orange, CA 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

[Rescheduled] Sep 12 Saturday 10am, Fountain Valley: Brunch with Boxer will be re-scheduledFrom the Boxer campaign: "...On the morning of September 12th, there will be a memorial service for the fallen firefighters of the recent devastating wildfires in Southern California. The memorial service is taking place at the same time as our scheduled house party webcast. Due to the circumstances, Senator Boxer plans to attend the service and will no longer be available to appear live on the webcast. She was very excited about taking part in the house parties on Saturday and hopes this does not discourage you from hosting a gathering...."
The Campaign gave me the option of continuing or re-scheduling the House Party. Everyone I told was excited about the live webcast, so I opted to re-schedule the house party. When the Boxer campaign sets the new webcast date, I will announce houseparty.2. (The campaign thought sometime in October.) Contact 714 262 2314 or ochbdem@isp.com.

Sep 12 Saturday 10am, Costa Mesa: Big Insurance Makes Me Sick Rally - Planning Meeting Please come and help us prepare for our next event, a "Big Insurance Makes Me Sick Rally," which will be held Sept. 24th. The month of September is a critical one in our fight to get a good healthcare bill; MoveOn Councils will be demanding that the health insurance companies stop trying to kill the public health insurance option. Come help us plan this important event. Bring breakfast snacks and/or juice.
Sign up and get the address and full details at pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/98513

Sep 12 Saturday 11am-2pm, San Juan Capistrano: Tea PartyConservative Republican Chuck Devore, Sean Black, Bill Hunt and Deborah Pauley are featured speakers. The TeaPartyPatriots, OC912 and SCO912 groups are also sponsors.

Sep 12 Saturday 1pm, Santa Ana: ANSWER Protest: FREE THE CUBAN FIVE! On the 11th Anniversary of Their Arrest
Ronald Reagan Federal Building 411 W 4th St, Santa Ana 92701 For more info call 213-251-1025 or email answerla@answerla.org

Sep 12 Saturday, Costa Mesa: Green Planet Music Festival OC Fairgrounds 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA
Join us for Orange County's first Green Music Festival! 10 Recording Artists 5,000 Spectators 360 Degree Media A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Democratic Party of Orange County greenplanetmusicfestival.com

Sep 12 Saturday 4pm, San Juan Capistrano: Green Feast at The Ecology Center 32701 Alipaz St. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Please join us for a communal celebration of local food. Upon arriving at The Ecology Center gardens, you'll be given a glass of wine and tempted with appetizers prepared in our alfresco kitchen. Tours of the gardens and farm will be begin at 4:15 and will last approximately thirty minutes. Following the garden and farm tours, Chef Richard Mead of Orange County's renowned Sage Restaurants will curate our meal, consisting of local seafood, free-range meats, organic produce, artisan cheeses, and wines. Guests will enjoy family-style dining in the intimate, outdoor setting. For each course, the local producer or artisan will share the story of how each item journeyed to the table. Reflecting the Center's green philosophy, guests are asked to bring their own plates.
You can purchase tickets via our website at theecologycenter.org/greenfeast or by phone by calling (949)443-4223. Seating is limited, and we ask that all reservations be made by August 31. Learn more here: meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/11097282

Sep 12 Saturday 5-8pm, Long Beach: TOWN HALL Meeting on Healthcare Reform Sipology Coffee Shop at 448 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA
We are holding another town hall meeting on healthcare reform. mathewsforcongress.org formore information! The old flyer is up on the website just make sure to note the new date and time. September 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Hope to see you there! For questions call me directly at my cell. (562) 234-3319.

Sep 12 Saturday 6pm, Irvine: Movie Night "Scout's Honor" and Q&A discussion with Scouting for All
Plumer Hall Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
The IUCC Advocates for Peace and Justice Ministry along with Americans United for the Separation of Church and State-Orange County and the Orange County Equality Coalition will be sponsoring a showing of the documentary "Scout's Honor" followed by a Q&A panel discussion of the film with members from Scouting for All, an advocacy organization that is seeking to overturn the Boy Scouts of America's membership ban on LGBT and non-theist youth and adults.

Sep 12 Saturday 6:30pm, Irvine: Beth Krom Comedy Cabaret The Beth Krom for Congress campaign is putting the FUN into fundraising! Featuring Tim Shaw Cindy Burns Headliner Nadine Rajabi
Lakeside Lagoon/Camp James (Next to Wild Rivers Water Park) 8790 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine CA 92618 Click here to RSVP or contact Nick Anas at Nick@BethKrom.com Suggested Contribution: $50 per person $75 per couple $35 Students

Sep 12 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: 911 Mysteries Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarter, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA reclaimdemocracyoc.org

Sep 13 Sunday 11am-1pm, Laguna Beach: Brunch with Beth Krom Home of Sharon Greene and Michael Schneider. address provided upon RSVP to info@BethKrom.com or 949/350-7733; Hosted by Laguna Beach Democratic Club. Beth Krom, former Irvine mayor and current Irvine City Council member, is running for the 48th District U.S. Congressional Seat which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point , Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills , Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest , Newport Beach , Tustin , and portions of San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana . $75 per person/$125 per couple. To contribute online, actblue.com/page/lagunabrunch. For more information about the campaign, please visit BethKrom.com

Sep 13 Sunday 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women in North Orange County in the cafe section of the Monkey Business Cafe since they are remodeling again. 301 East Amerige Avenue, Fullerton CA 92832 progressivewinoc.org
I: Introductions and Announcements: 1:00 - 1:20 II: Review and approval of minutes 1:20-1:20 III: Executive Committee Report: 1:20 - 1:30 IV: Officer Reports: 1:30 - 1:45 IV: Old Business: 1:45 - 2:45 o New Member Recruitment o Insurance update o Outreach and Voter Registration o BFF (Best Foot Forward) Fall Drive o YD/College Dem Reports Support o 2010 Election and Campaign Support o Newsletter o Social Justice activities: Labor, Immigration and Health Care VI: New Business: 2:45 - 3:00 VII: Adjournment 3:00

Sep 13 (2^nd Sunday) 1pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Healthcare For All! Coffee and WORK meeting With the September 14h Single Payer Now! Coalition 611 W Civic Center Dr. ochealth4all.org

Sep 13 (2^nd Sunday) 5pm, Tustin: Conscientious Projector: SiCKO michaelmoore.com/sicko
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. For more info: Erin Weller | eweller@pcu-la.org | 714 721 6554

Sep 13 Sunday 5pm, Newport Beach: Orange County Interfaith Committee to Aid Farm Workers 44th annual Fundraiser-Dinner to benefit the National Farm Worker Ministry at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd (at MacArthur) in Newport Beach.
Silent auction and social hour begin at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm, program at 7 pm. The speaker, Rev. Noelle Damico, knows Orange County well, having accompanied the Immokalee workers here several times in their struggle to receive a penny a pound more for the tomatoes they pick for Taco Bell. (Later MacDonald's, Burger King, Subway, and Whole Foods also agreed to do so.) Pre-paid reservations cost $20; checks can be made out to the National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM) and sent to Suzanne Darweesh, 2104 Hilltop Court, Fullerton, CA 92831. Call her for more information at 714-738-1785 or email her at sdarweesh@aol.com. Cost at the door:$25. Silent auction items include a condo-stay at Mammoth, trip to Catalina, tickets to the Dodgers, several theaters and zoos, and much, much more!

Sep 14 Monday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: March & Rally for Single-Payer Healthcare Healthcare for People, Not Profits! Expand Healthcare, Not Warfare!
Gather at Main & 4th Streets in Downtown Santa Ana (We will be marching to the Federal Building)
NO ON H.R. 3200! NOT ONE MORE BAILOUT! H.R. 3200 is the worst of all possible worlds for consumers and taxpayers. It creates a mandate to purchase taxpayer-subsidized health insurance plans that offer limited benefits and have high out-of-pocket expenses. It grants a huge windfall (aka bailout) to private health insurance companies, while still leaving millions of people at financial and health risk.
The so-called "public option" will do nothing to alter this scheme. We will still have a dysfunctional health care system organized around private health insurance companies. "Public option" will give these corporations a strong incentive to dump their sickest (and most costliest) patients on the backs of taxpayers in order to make more money. Millions will still be left under- or uninsured and those who can afford it-even if they are eligible for taxpayer subsidies-may end up paying higher premiums and deductibles and get less healthcare in return.
If anything, the "debate" over "public option" has channeled peoples' energy away from joining together and fighting for a plan that has a proven track record of bringing about real change: single payer healthcare!
EXPANDING "MEDICARE-FOR-ALL" IS THE REAL PUBLIC OPTION Single-payer healthcare (aka "Medicare-for-All") is the real public option for the American people. It would save more than $400 billion per year nationwide in healthcare costs: enough to provide comprehensive, high-quality coverage for all. But President Barack Obama and Democratic Party politicians deliberately kept it off the table because their election campaigns were largely funded in record amounts by the multi-billion dollar insurance, pharmaceutical and for-profit health services industries who stand to make hundreds of billions in profit from H.R. 3200.
With single-payer healthcare, patients will regain choice. For ordinary Americans' health and pocket books it means hospitals and doctors will have more time and money to spend on care rather than on complicated insurance billing schemes. And most of all, for the silent majority of Americans and American doctors, every man, woman, and child will be covered for all medically necessary services such as prescription drugs and medical supplies, hospital and doctor, including dental and vision, preventative and emergency, and mental and reproductive health care.
SINGLE-PAYER NOW! INITIATED BY: OC Healthcare For All!; OC Communities for a Democratic Society; CODO Verde/OC Greens; OC Catholic Worker; and OC Peace Action. ENDORSEMENTS: California Peace Academy; Lincoln Republicans; Mexican American Political Association; Patrick Henry Democratic Club of OC; Orange County Green Party; Social Justice Committee, Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, Progressive Democrats Against Another Bailout; Santa Ana Food Not Bombs; California Teachers for Academic Excellence; (More Endorsements Pending)

Sep 14 Monday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club: Getting to know Beth KromNote special Monday meeting due to Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 14 This meeting will feature City Councilwoman Beth Krom, former Mayor of Irvine who will be running against John Campbell (R) in the 48th Congressional district. Buffet dinner this month: Salmon w/Basil Creme sauce, roasted chicken with rosemary, Penne Pasta with sundried tomatoes, basil and pinenuts, field green salad. roasted vegetables, bread, beverage and dessert. $20 Cash inclusive, 6 pm dinner, 7pm meeting. RSVP required. Please RSVP by Saturday, Sept 12. Note our meetings are 70+ people most who RSVP to the socdc.org site. Meeting only fee $5 non members, $3 members
Meeting location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, Ca. 92675 Find out more events and information at socdc.org

Sep 14 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Sep 15 Tuesday 11am-1pm, Costa Mesa: Dean Chemerinsky: "The War on Terror... and the Law" OCC Constitution Week 09 Orange Coast College Robert B. Moore Theater
Erwin Chemerinsky, founding dean of University of California, Irvine, School of Law, and a nationally recognized Constitutional scholar, will present "The War on Terror...and the Law" as part of Orange Coast College's Constitution Week activities
The public is welcome to attend the 45-minute program, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session by six preselected OCC students. Admission is free.

Sep 15 Tuesday 6-7:30pm, Newport Beach: Event for Assemblyman Tom Torlakson, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction RSVP to Andrea McLean (949) 436-3807, or purchase your tickets online at TomTorlakson.com/0915event

Sep 15 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will discuss: * Carl Wilken's event in the fall. * The Reckoning screening. * Our upcoming visit with Senator Barbara Boxer's office. If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :)
We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. Here is the address. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660 If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :) ocfordarfur.org

Sep 15 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.orgWe meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 We will view two short films about the Hope Flowers School near Bethlehem. It is for boys and girls, Muslims and Christians. This internationally recognized school emphasizes peace and democracy in its curriculum. Discussion will follow moderated by Ruth and Ted Shapin. We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2009.

Sep 16 Wednesday 6-8m, Anaheim: dancing in the streets Campaign Kick-off Fundraiser for Lorri Galloway for OC Supervisor 4th District 195 Downtown Grill, 195W. Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805$150 per pereon $250 per couple RSVP: call Tami at 714.325.2077 or email galloway4supervisor@gmail.com

Sep 16 Wednesday 6:30pm, Brea: Heath Care Reform Vigil Healthcare Reformers: In view of the great success and turnout of our first Brea rally/vigil, we have scheduled a second one on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 - same place - corner of Imperial Highway and Brea Blvd. Please bring signs, candles and/or a flashlight and more supporters!! In light of the President's speech to Congress, we need to heat things up and show our support more than ever! See you there. pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98603

Sep 17 Thursday 7-9pm, Huntington Beach: OC Green Drinks invites you to tour one of Orange County's newest green homes and mingle with the usual and new smiling faces. Project 319: New "Green" Home 319 21st Street Huntington Beach, CA
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: *No high heeled shoes. Soft souled shoes are preferred to reduce wear and tear at this brand new home. You may need to walk a block or two and there will only be a few places to sit so your feet will appreciate comfortable shoes after a long day of work. *When leaving the home, PLEASE keep your voices to a minimum so that you do not disturb any neighbors. *This month we will be supporting Earth Resource Foundation's Zero Waste School programs - $10 donation suggested. We will also be walking our talk and making this month's OC Green Drinks Zero Waste - no waste to landfill, incineration or the environment. So do your part, join in the fun and Bring Your Own*: cup, plate, utensil, napkin, nametag if you want to wear one (use one from a past event). We will provide all the party favors (and yes for those taking baby steps or last minute dropins = we will have reusable cups, plates, utensils, napkins and nametags available for your use and reuse) *Feel free to donate these items or stop by Goodwill and pick some up. All items left will be washed and used at future OC Green Drink events.
ABOUT OC GREEN DRINKS: OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a green conversation and not be met with a blank look. ocgreendrinks.com

Sep 18 Friday noon, Newport Beach: CA Education Budget Slashed: What will it mean for our children's Future?The League of Women Voters of Orange Coast is pleased to host California State University Long Beach Prof. Daniel O'Connor, PhD. at our next Lunch With League meeting on Friday noon, Sept. 18, at Coco's in Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 92660
He will address the impact on California students due to severe budget cuts in education and the necessary plans to make across the board improvements in our schools. Merit pay, student performance, changes to "No Child Left Behind", class size, school organization and administration are some of the major issues to be covered. Q and A will follow O'Connor's outstanding "don't miss" Power Point presentation.
RSVP is required: Barb Wood 949-400-2183. This event is open to League members and the general public.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. More information about the Orange Coast League of Women Voters is available on their web site: http://orangecoast.ca.lwvnet.org/

Sep 18 Friday 7-9pm, Fountain Valley: Equality BowlJoin us for a fun evening of bowling, food, fun, prizes and community. Ticket price includes 2 hours bowling, pizza and soda, and 2 raffle tickets (additional tickets will be available at the event). There will be a minimum of 5 people per lane. Come with a group or come to mix and mingle and make new friends. All ages welcome! equalitybowl.eventbrite.com Any questions? Contact Jeyn at equalitycampaign@yahoo.com Fountain Bowl 17110 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Sep 19 Saturday 8:30-11:45am, Costa Mesa/Newport Beach/Irvine: Inner Coastal Cleanup Day Costa Mesa/Newport Beach - Vista Park (Victoria & Hamilton) Irvine - Irvine Ranch Water District - Michelson & Jamboree earthresource.org (949) 645-5163 For more cleanup sites in Orange County visit www.trails4all.org or www.coastforyou.org

Sep 19 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State - The future of LGBT rights in a "post Prop 8 California" including Marriage Equality and Don't Ask Don't Tell with Katherine Darmer, Chapman University Law Professor and Chair of the Legal Committee of the Orange County Equality Coalition. Professor Darmer is deeply committed to separation of church and state. Her grandfather, Joseph Dawson, was an early proponent of church/state separation and a member of the original group that became "Americans United." Professor Darmer will be speaking about the future of LGBT rights in a "post Prop 8 California," including Marriage Equality and Don't Ask Don't Tell. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Irvine Ranch Water District (Multipurpose Room) 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) Irvine, CA 92618 Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For information contact: Steph Campbell, (714) 299-4551, or e-mail orangecountyau@yahoo.com

Sep 19 Saturday 3-6pm, Lake Forest: Meet and Greet with Melissa Fox 22826 Costa Bella Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630
Ted Perle and Sara Sutton cordially invite you to their Lake Forest home for a Meet and Greet with Melissa Fox, candidate for California Assembly for the 70th Assembly District.
Please contact votemelissafox@gmail.com for more information. Visit Melissa's website at: votemelissafox.com Make a donation at: Act Blue

Sep 19 Saturday 7pm, Irvine: The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618
AIUSA Group 178 (Irvine, California) and O.C. for Darfur show a movie about the International Criminal Court. Ever wonder how Law and Order works in real life? What if you were trying to pursue people in another country that are guilty of horrible human rights abuses? What if something like the Nuremberg trials were happening today? Find out how it works in the real world in this exciting documentary! aiusaoc.org/common/the_reckoning_2009.html For information or to RSVP: livingubuntu.org/events

Sep 19 Saturday 7pm, Santa Ana: El Centro Cultural de México & Fiesta Marketplace Present: Celebrando Nuestras Raices (Celebrating Our Roots) Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, 92701
Suggested Donation: $6; $10 for 2 This event features presentations about the various programs at El Centro Cultural de Mexico. These programs include: * Educarte * Son Jarocho * Ballet Folklorico * Danza Azteca * Boleros * Cumbia & Salsa * Guitar Class * Danzones * Modern Dance * Education Without Borders * Self Defense * Yoga * Zumba Exercise * Barrio Writers * U.M.E.R. Students Program * Indigenous Roots Please bring your family and friends and get to know more about our cultural center.

[Update] Sep 19 Saturday 7-11pm, Lake Forest: Mike Glover for the 70th AD: event canceled because of Rosh Hashana, will be non-political fund raiser insteadAs many of your are aware, Mike Glover, "my" candidate for the 70th Assembly District, canceled his political kick-off party because it was on the first evening of Rosh Hashanah, a very sacred holy day on the Jewish calendar. We both apologize for not noticing the conflict when the date was originally selected some time ago. However, he had already paid for or contracted with the venue and the band, and we have just learned that they both refuse to refund any of his money or allow him to reschedule the event.
Mike had always planned that a substantial portion of the money raised above and beyond the costs would go to two causes, the Lake Forest Learning Center, which is in danger of closing if it can't come up with the necessary funds, and the Second Harvest Food Bank, which is especially in demand in our area of OC with so many getting laid off from their jobs. (I tried to tell Mike this wasn't the way to get funds for his campaign, but Mike's charitable heart outweighs his own practical political needs every time!)
Since he is out close to $1000 either way, he has decided to go ahead with a fund-raising event, but it will not be political, and no funds will go toward his campaign. All money above and beyond expenses will go to these two charities. For those not observing the Jewish New Year, you can spend a Saturday evening with some good food, company, and a great band for listening and dancing. We need to have about 100 people to attend to pay for the expenses and give a nice donation to these causes. The Community Center will hold as many as 200, so you can bring a group of friends and enjoy yourself for the very low sum of $20.00 per person plus some wine or beer.
Mike has lined up four family owned restaurants in his neighborhood that will provide the food at a discount. Please call or email Mike with your rsvp right away and give him your preference for Thai, American deli food, Mexican or Italian-American style food. There will be wine and beer available for purchase. Mike tells me the band was very famous back in the day in South Africa (!) and plays a great mix that should be very danceable and easy to listen to for those who just like to sit and enjoy watching.
The flyer for the party with all the information is attached. You are welcome to print out several and distribute them to anyone who might like to support one or both of these causes. Please spread the word!
Sharon Toji

Sep 20 Sunday 9am-2pm, Costa Mesa: People Helping People Festival 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa (across from the DMV) Come to Our Fair for Non-Profit Groups Great Work is Going On! Come Check It Out-.Lend Your Support - Have some Fun There'll be Musical Entertainment and Food Info at phpfest.org

Sep 20 Sunday 11:30am, Riverside: Join special guest, Congressman Keith Ellison (MN) for an event supporting Bill Hedrick for Congress! hedrickforcongress.com At the Home of Mary Droser and Nigel Hughes 3674 Larchwood Place, Riverside, CA 92506
Suggested Contributions: Host: $2,400 Sponsor: $1,000 Patron: $500 Guest: $100 Click here to RSVP, or call Karen Hinks at 714-848-9395.

Sep 20 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: A Presentation by Planned Parenthood of Orange County Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618
Our program for September 20 will be a presentation by a representative of Planned Parenthood of Orange County and San Bernardino County, who will speak about their organization and their continuing effort to offer medical assistance and social services relating to reproduction and parenting issues in Orange county.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors recently terminated the contract with the Planned Parenthood Association; this has had an adverse effect for Planned Parenthood's ability to deliver services.
Prior to the Planned Parenthood talk, we shall conduct the election of a governing board for the Humanists Association of Orange County. meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/11125223

Sep 20 Sunday 4:15pm, Irvine: All the Facts about a New CA Constitutional Convention - with Mike Feinstein. Marie Callender's, Culver Plaza on Culver Blvd in Irvine, cross street is Irvine Center Drive. Hosted by 70th AD Democratic Action Committee,
Mike is former Mayor and City Council Member from Santa Monica and speaks frequently on the subject of a Constitutional Convention. Check-in starts at 4:15, program at 4:45. Supper, with tax and tip included, is $18. Admission and beverage only is $5, and admission, beverage and pie is $9. These prices include tax and tip. You can order wine, but must bring cash or a check, since we cannot take credit cards at the meeting. To pay in advance -- and that really helps us out -- go to actblue.com/page/sept2009

Sep 21 Monday 5-6pm, Seal Beach: Join with People across the world - International Day Of Peace! JOIN with us at the Globe - in front of Leisure World, Seal Beach at Seal Beach Boulevard and Golden Rain Rd.
Let us work vigorously for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation to avoid the horror and cost of war
Let us work for justice and peace - not just the absence of war
The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations in 1981 to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace within and among all nations and peoples
Sponsored by: Senior Patriots Against the War and Seal Beach Beyond War For Info: 562-430-7509
Parking available at shopping center on Seal Beach Blvd. and Westminster (approximately two blocks south of Leisure World). Call in advance to arrange shuttle if needed.

Sep 21 Monday 6pm, Irvine: The Age of Stupid World Premiere & Veggie Grill dinnerThe Age of Stupid is a 90-minute film about climate change, set in the future, which had its UK premiere in London on March 15th 2009 and is now being shown in countries around the world. Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, looking back at "archive" footage from 2007 and asking: why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance? The Ecologist magazine says: "Fantastic. Knocks spots off An Inconvenient Truth" Let's grab a bite to eat at the Veggie Grill first then head over to the theater to see the 8pm showing. If meeting at 6pm for dinner is too early, just meet us at the theater for the movie premiere instead. As this is a one night only showing, it may be a good idea to purchase your tickets ahead of time through Fandango.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!
The Irvine Spectrum 15615 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/11293148 (See also #Sep21AS)

[Rescheduled] Sep 21 Monday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Bluebelt Rescheduled to September 28 lagunabluebelt.com

Sep 21 Monday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 68th AD monthly meeting at Carrows at 16931 Magnolia Ave and the cross streets are Magnolia and Warner. Doors open at 6:30 for dinner and the meeting begins at 7pm 68thad.com

Sep 21 Monday 7-8:30pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats Meeting FRED SMOLLER, POPULAR PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AT CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, WILL SPEAK ON LOCAL POLITICS: THE CRITICAL BASE. With Democratic registration in Orange County now at an all-time high of 33% and Republican registrations dropping to an all-time low of 43%, the focus for Democrats must be on the recruitment and preparation of Democratic candidates for local office. Dr. Fred Smoller heads up the new Masters of Public Administration program at Brandman University, a subsidiary of Chapman University in Orange. Dr. Smoller is uniquely qualified to present the case for local activism, having been a candidate for office and having broad expertise on all aspects of the local political arena. His presentation will include an analysis of a fluke election of an unqualified and frequently unstable member of the Orange Unified School District, which serves as a cautionary tale about the need for informed participation at the local level. Dr. Smoller's presentation will be exciting and robust and comes at a critical time as we head towards a year of important local elections in 2010. Speakers of broad community interest are sponsored by the Canyon Democrats, serving Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, and the Canyon Communities. Norman Murray Senior Center 24932 Veteran's Way. For more information, go to www.canyondemocrats.org

Sep 21 Monday 8pm, Huntington Beach/Irvine/Orange: "The Age of Stupid" Global Premiere The Age of Stupid is the new four-year epic from McLibel director Franny Armstrong. Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance? ageofstupid.net/screenings/country/United States
Huntington Beach 20, 7777 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, 92647
Irvine Spectrum 20 Plus Imax, 65 Fortune Dr, Irvine, 92618 (See also #Sep21ASVG)
Orange Stadium Promenade 25, 1701 W Katella Ave. Orange, 92867

Sep 22 Tuesday 11am, Irvine: Carpool to a "Sick of it" Rally Albertsons Parking Lot-3825 Alton Parkway, Irvine, 3825 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606
This is a carpool location for our MoveOn Irvine event in Santa Ana at ll:30 AM. We'll meet in the Albertsons parking lot AT 11 AM and then carpool to our rally site in Santa Ana, at 3100 Lake Center Drive. Come join us and share the ride to a great Health Care Reform event, where we tell the insurance companies that THEY'RE MAKING US SICK!!!! pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98725

Sep 22 Tuesday 11:30am, Santa Ana: Big Insurance: Sick of It' RallyMessage from your host, Jeanne L.: The Health Insurance industry is making massive profits by driving up costs and denying - that is, rationing - coverage. This rally will show Big Insurance that we in Orange County want a strong public health insurance option moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98537

Sep 22 Tuesday 1pm, Laguna Woods: Earthworks Clubin the Redwood Room of the Community Center. All members please attend and invite any prospective members. We will have a speaker from the El Toro Water District who will bring us current on the impending water shortage. Nominations, including self-nominations, will be requested from the floor for all officers of the Earthworks Club for the 2010 year.

Sep 22 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Newport Beach: California Women Lead The Clubhouse at Big Canyon Villas, 540 Bay Hill Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Join the Orange County Chapter for an evening of networking, fun and invigorating conversation. The Orange County Chapter of CA Women Lead encourages new, existing and potential members to network with and support one another. This event enables women to develop invaluable leadership skills and professional contacts that are needed today. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free to CA Women Lead members in good standing. If you are not a member, the cost is $20. If you chose to join CA Women Lead that night the $20 will be applied to your new membership! Please RSVP at cawomenlead.org no later than September 21, 2009. For additional information on this event please contact 916-551-1920.

Sep 22 Tuesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Big Insurance - Sick of it! Protest (Health Care Organizing Event) This is a protest against corporate control of our health care! Our goal is to educate the uninformed about Big Insurance and to let Washington know that we want real reform NOW. 3920 S. Bristol Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92704 my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpk4q2

Sep 22 (4^th Tuesday) 7pm, Santa Ana: Patrick Henry Democratic Club will be hosting one of two films, depending on which one becomes available at meeting time.
"Life In Occupied Palestine" pretty much speaks for itself in the title. The movie was filmed and produced by a Jewish American and is about the damage Zionism has done to Palestine and Israeli-Palestinian relations.
"The Yes Men" follows a couple of anti-corporate activist-pranksters as they impersonate World Trade Organization spokesmen on TV and at business conferences around the world.
Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required; please support our hosts and eat with us.)
Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime.
The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact: admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Sep 22 Tuesday 7-9pm, Orange: Amnesty International Orange group meeting St. Joseph Center, 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, 92868 aiusaoc.org/orange/join.html At our monthly group meetings we discuss current human rights issues, write letters on actions, and plan future events.

Sep 22 Tuesday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Sierra Club Global Warming Forum Unitarian Universalist Church Sanctuary, 25801 Obrero Dr. Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Sierra Sage of South Orange County, part of the Angeles Chapter of Sierra Club, will present four speakers on the subject of global warming. Jim Stewart, Co-Chair of the Chapter Global Warming Committee will speak on legal measures to combat global warming; Gary Hedrick, Chair of San Clemente Green, will speak on organizing city-wide Sustainability groups; Bob Smith of OCGWC will give an update on the Juice Orange County campaign, and Jennifer Schwab, the Sierra Club Director of Sustainability will speak on measures individuals can take to save energy and reduce pollution.
After this variety of talks we will have up to a half hour of questions and answers. Afterward, there will be refreshments served when it will be possible to talk with the speakers one on one.
Sierra Club members or not, please bring friends and/or neighbors to the meeting. We all must join in the fight against Global Warming.
Please RSVP to Paul Carlton at pfcsage@cox.net or 949-661-9505.

Sep 23 Wednesday 7:30am, Santa Ana: Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project - Leafleting Greetings activists and supporters of OC-RAP!
We will have a leafletting of:
Cesar E. Chavez High School, 2128 Cypress Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707-3244
on Wed., 10/23. Meet in front of school on Cypress at 7:30 for quick reminders/determination of placement of leafletters.
Please take the time to review the School map below : maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&ie=UTF8&q=orange+county+california+high+schools&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&cid=8574431920943071599&li=lmd&ll=33.718736,-117.867028&spn=0.002119,0.003449&t=h&z=18
Tentatively, there will be two main groups of leafletters- on Main street, mid-block (directly behind the playing field), and one group in front of the school, on Cypress St..
Please remember to obey all privacy concerns of school (do not photograph students w/o consent). Do NOT stand on School property. Please obey all pedestrian and parking rules (plenty of nearby neighborhood parking).
Debriefing coffee TBD.
PLEASE RSVP WITH ME, so we can determine plan of action. Sharon at 949-262-0407 or 949-521-0978.

Sep 23 Wednesday 11am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County "The Health Care Debate" Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill HonigmanDr. Honigman, an emergency room physician and head of the OC Chapter of Progressive Democrats of America, will speak about the current crisis in health care, the various plans that have been presented to remedy the situation and what we as citizens can do to influence the direction our government takes on this very important issue.
Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the end of the San Joaquin Preserve)
The Duck Club is located at the end of Riparian View. Riparian View intersects Michelson Drive between Culver Drive and Jamboree Rd. Turn onto Riparian View toward the open space. Follow the signs for one mile to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Free and open to the public - Men are cordially invited. For recorded information: 714 590 7804 womenforoc.org womenforoc@aol.com

Sep 23 Wednesday 6-8pm, Costa Mesa: Stimulate OCThis month we are starting our very first Stimulate OC at the trendy Mesa restaurant & lounge in Costa Mesa! Stimulate OC is a monthly series of events where we support local businesses who have supported us. Owner of Mesa Mike Harris is a supporter of Democrats and progressive ideals...now it's our chance to support him.
Complimentary appetizers will be served from 6-7pm. (Visit the Mesa website to browse their mouth-watering menu...mesacostamesa.com) Costa Mesa City Councilwoman Katrina Foley will be our special guest. The cost is $5 for OCYD members and $10 for non-members. I hope to see you all at our first Stimulate OC! Sincerely, Jose Signature Jose Vargas, Outreach Director Orange County Young Democrats

Sep 23 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club Of West Orange County - presents Sandra Robbie, Emmy award winning film maker. Meeting includes a screening of the documentary "Mendez vs. Westminster School District". Sandra has spoken across the country about the Mendez case including at the Smithsonian Institute, Harvard School of Law, Stanford University and PS 114 in the Bronx, NY. In 2004, Sandra saw one of her dreams come true when she was with the Mendez family at the White House when they were honored by the President for their contribution to American civil rights. Sandra is now working with Chapman University to create a permanent home for the study and celebration of Mendez v. Westminster with the goal of bring students and scholars from across the country to learn about the amazing civil rights history that happened here that helped to change our nation.
Meeting is at Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley. For more information see dcwoc.org or call Jo Anne at (714) 846-5201 or email jennin1944@yahoo.com

Sep 23 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Planning Meeting for Scouting For All National Candlelight Vigil We are looking for volunteers and organizations in Orange County to help Scouting For All organize a candlelight vigil for LGBT and non- theist youth and adults.
100 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-5220, (714) 550-7764
This will be part of the Scouting For All National Candlelight Vigil which will be held on Saturday, February 6th, 2010, two days before the Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating their 100th anniversary. The location of the vigil will be in front of the BSA Orange County Council in Santa Ana at 1211 E. Dyer Rd. Bring a friend and your ideas and energies to the meeting as we are prepare to send a message to the nation about the discriminatory practices of the Boy Scouts of America towards LGBT and non theist people. Let's help "light up the night" for the forgotten Scouts.
For more information, please contact Matt Mirmak @ 949-689-8854 or e-mail at sacbrat1969@yahoo.com

[Correction] Sep 23 Wednesday 7-8:30pm, Tustin: Screening of "The 11th Hour" will be Next Wednesday

Sep 23 Wednesday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: 9 Digits Away From My DREAMIn support and in solidarity with, "A DREAM for America: National Back to School Day Event, the Orange County DREAM Team will be presenting its play: 9 Digits Away From My DREAM. Completely acted out by members of the OCDT. Please come out and support! Also, please visit dreamactivist.org to sign up to host your own back to school day event on your campus!
El Centro Cultural de Mexico, 310 W. 5th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 vanessa@istillhaveadream.org

Sep 24 Thursday 11:30am, Irvine/Costa Mesa/Santa Ana area: Big Insurance: Orange County is Sick of It Move-on is organizing Big Insurance Makes Me Sick rallies in front of health insurance company offices across the country. The Irvine and More Move-on Council is organizing an event in our area, and we hope you will add your voice and your presence. pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98537

Sep 24 (Last Thursday) 5:30-8pm, Irvine: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club: Elizabeth Ghaffari "Women On Boards" The Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA, 92616 newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

Sep 24 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International, Group 178 meeting Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
Come to learn more about the case of Troy Davis on death row in Georgia. Is this an example of a failure of the justice system? aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html

Sep 25 Friday 1-2:15pm, Orange: Complete Census Count. Come and find out what it means to be part of a Complete Census Count Committee. Nadia Babayi, a Partnership Specialist with the Census Bureau will give a presentation This meeting is open to all members of the League. Any questions, please contact Sharon Holdt at 949-496-3088 or srholdt@cox.net.
Sisters of St. Joseph Conference Center, 480 S. Batavia St., Orange Classroom 4

Sep 25 (4^th Friday) 4-5pm, Irvine: Imagine Peace Vigil Culver and Michelson (405 south to Culver, right on Culver, one block to Michelson. Left on Michelson and park at the Wholesome Choice.) Signs are available, if you bring your own please focus on a peace theme only.

Sep 25 Friday 6pm, Lake Forest: Protest Paul Kagame & Rick Warren at Saddleback Church Kagame's no man of peace, and he persecutes LGBT Rwandans.
Saddleback Church, 1 Saddleback Parkway, Lake Forest, CA
Protest Reverend Rick Warren's presentation of Paul Kagame as a man of peace and reconciliation. He is in truth a man of war. and, extremes of LGBT persecution, including exclusion of LGBTs from U.S.-funded HIV/AIDS care in Rwanda. Contact Los Angeles activist Nakhone Keodara Nakhone@gmail.com

Sep 25 Friday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: Organic Dinner and Eco-Presentation Chocolate Trade: Fair, Local Wild and Organic with Deanna Moorem founder of Chocolatl flowfoodschocolatl.com You'll discover: * Why organic & fair trade is better for the environment. * Processing and preparing chocolate, from seed to mouth. * Health benefits of chocolate & other superfoods. * How to support local business & communities
25782 Obrero Drive Unit D, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone : 949-481-4040 csloc.org
Cost: $25 (includes Wine) RSVP by Sept. 23rd at (949)481-4040 or admin@cslog.org Please bring plate and utensils... Babysitter provided for $10

Sep 25 Friday 6:30-9pm, Orange: Special film Screening - The 800 Mile Wall and conversation with film's Director, John Carlos Frey The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange invite you to join us to watch this powerful film that documents the ineffective and deadly results of a U.S. border strategy - that many believe have caused the death of thousands of migrants and violates fundamental human rights. Reports indicate that 2009 will be a record year for migrant deaths. So Far this year nation-wide migrant deaths are near 300 if not higher. Arizona human rights groups have already seen close to a 20% increase in migrant deaths which are attributed to migrants being forced further away from urban centers and out into wide open desert and mountains. 90 Minutes 800milewall.org/watchatrailer.html
Schedule 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:30 Film Showing 8:30 - 9:00 Discussion
St. Joseph Center Auditorium 480 S. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868

Sep 25-27 Friday-Sunday, Garden Grove: Annual Arab American Day Festival at the "The Village Green Park" 12762 Main street Garden grove California 92840
For more information on participating, sponsoring or advertising in the festival, you can contact us by telephone, fax, e-mail or mail at: AAC 631 S. Brookhurst st # 215 Anaheim, CA 92805 USA TEL (714) 758-3507 FAX (714) 758-3605 alamfirst@yahoo.com Lanamanale@aol.com aafestival.com

Sep 26 Saturday 9-10, Orange: Chance to Ask Questions at Ed Royce Town Hall Meeting, Orange High School, 525 N. Shaffer Street. Topics you might want to ask about - Health Care Reform, Financial Scandals, Glenn Beck, Need for Increased Security for Pres. Obama, Wall Street Oversight, Consumer Protection, Climate Change, Sustainable Living. You can even sign up for emails at royce.house.gov.

Sep 26 Saturday 9:30am-noon, Orange: Health care in California and on the national level. Sisters of St Joseph conference center library, 480 Batavia Street.
Joe Dunn, CEO of the California Medical Association and former state Senator, will speak on health care in California and on the national level. The cost is $10.00 in advance, or $12.00 at the door. Please call Christine Moore at 714-508-2563 for reservations, or mail your check to: COCA League of Women Voters, P.O. Box 704, Orange, CA 92856.

Sep 26 Saturday 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition Presents: The Friendship Village St. Joseph Center, Room 4, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868.
The movie is an award-winning 50-minute documentary by Michelle Mason about an international group of veterans who are building a village in Viet Nam for children with Agent Orange-related disabilities. Paul Wicker will discuss his visit to Vietnam. Contact Paul Wicker 310/546-1437 or thepeaceguy@gmail.com for more information. * Please note the views expressed at this speaking engagement are not necessarily the views of the Orange County Peace Coalition or of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange Visit ocpeace.org for more info on the Orange County Peace Coalition

Sep 26 Saturday 10am-4pm, Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach Green Expo Sponsored by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce and the City of Huntington Beach Economic Development Department. This was an excellent green expo in 2008 with a respectable amount of vendor booths and speakers throughout the day. Interested in being a vendor at this expo? Visit hbchamber.org for more information. HB Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Sep 26 Saturday 10:30am-1:30pm, Costa Mesa: Democratic Foundation of Orange County Annual Membership Meeting Please join us for brunch at the 2009 Annual Membership Meeting & Board of Directors Election of the Democratic Foundation of Orange County Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will serve as Master of Ceremonies as we honor two outstanding leaders in Orange County.
The Center Club Costa Mesa Ticket & Sponsorship Information will be sent out in coming weeks. dfoc.com

Sep 26 Saturday 5-7pm, Irvine: Orange County Equality Coalition Monthly Meeting 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, 92604 ocequality.ning.com/events/regular-ocec-monthly-meeting

Sep 26 Saturday 6-9:30pm, Costa Mesa: Orange County Labor Federation 9th Annual Solidarity Leadership Awards Dinner -Honoring- Lifetime Achievement Award AFL-CIO President John J. Sweeney César Chávez Leadership Award Ron Herrera Teamsters Local 396 Organizing Union Award UniteHERE Local 11 Delegate of the Year Doug Mangione IBEW 441 Phillip Burton Award Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Model Corporate Partner Award Anderson and Howard Electric -Business/Dinner Attire- Go to link below for Sponsorships, Tickets, and Ad Rates. oclabor.org/images/docs/RESERVATION.psf.pdf
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 priscilla@oclabor.org

Sep 26/27 Saturday/Sunday 8am-4:40pm,San Diego: California Democratic Council Grassroots ConventionConvention at San Diego's Historic Naval Training Center Promenade Leadership Dinner at the Hilton Harbor Island Hotel Join Democratic activists, volunteers, club members, Party leaders, and friends for the first-ever joint Convention of the San Diego County Democratic Party and the California Democratic Council. * Build knowledge and skills in your choice of workshops and forums * Hear from Democrats running for statewide office in 2010 * Meet new friends, form alliances, and get inspired by our Party's grassroots strength! actblue.com/page/convention09

Sep 27 Sunday 7:30-11am, Newport Beach: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Pacific Life, 700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
Funds raised during the Komen Race for the cure® Series support the Komen vision of a world without breast cancer. In 2008, 30,000 participants raised $3.5 million from 250,000 of their family members, friends and colleagues, making Orange County's Race for the Cure the largest event of its kind in California. Race Day is a whirlwind of activity. Please be sure to visit www.komenoc.org often for updates and new details on the many wonderful things that happen leading up to and on Race Day!

Sep 27 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Duck Club Democrats - discussion of the health care and health insurance reform legislation currently before Congress Club members Paul Gilbert and Patty Santry have done extensive research and will provide an analysis of H.R. 3200, the House of Representatives bill already approved by three House Committees. They will also present a review of the bill in the Senate, concentrating on what is known about the Finance Committee bill as presented by Max Baucus, updated by recent news reports on any changes in that bill.
Issues that will be addressed are: * Reforms of medical insurance and medical practices * Increased coverage of persons now without health insurance * Ways money will be saved by the legislation * Increased doctors and nurses obtained through grants and loans authorized by the bill
We will also hear from Russell Vergara, Director, Health Policy & Development of the Coalition of Orange County Community Clinics, about the List Project, which collects the names of Orange County residents who have either passed away or suffered irreparable damage due to lack of access to health care.
Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the end of the San Joaquin Preserve). The Duck Club is located at the end of Riparian View. Riparian View intersects Michelson Drive between Culver Drive and Jamboree Rd.

Sep 27 Sunday 1-5pm, San Juan Capistrano: Sustainable Food Festival This Festival benefits the Sierra Club's Orange County conservation efforts, outings, and youth programs. It's a special way to have a healthy early dinner prepared by Chefs Mark Cleveland and Tanya Fuqua of Avanti Cafe. There will be good Mountain Band music, participation in heirloom tomato tasting, and the chance to see a REAL 28-acre farm right here in San Juan Capistrano! Learn about the benefits of this farm to you and our communities! We need to sustain our local farmers because they give us fresh food, do not use a lot of energy transporting the food long distances and would be there for us in an emergency.
South Coast Farms, San Juan Capistrano's Organic Farm & Farmstand. Make your reservations by sending a check ( payable to Sierra Sage ) and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Kaye Clarence, 10 Via Berrendo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. A ticket with directions will be mailed, Contact Kaye Clarence - (949)709-2967. Admission is $30.00 adults/ $15 kids 12 and under.

Sep 28 Monday 8-10am, Orange: Nonprofit Organization Network Meeting Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, 700 South Tustin Street, Orange, CA 92866 714.633.6373 Note: Additional parking will be at Mainly Second Shopping Center across from us (corner of Seba Street and Tustin). RSVP: Jennifer Radics, jradics@nonprofitorganizationnetwork.org

Sep 28 Monday 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Bluebelt at El Callejon 480 PCH, ph 715-5999 We have lots of things to hear about - all the MLPA meetings that have transpired since our last meeting. lagunabluebelt.com

Sep 28 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

Sep 29 Tuesday 7:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will discuss: * Carl Wilken's event on Saturday, Oct 10th. * The screening of Shake Hands With The Devil on Friday, Oct 9thIf you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :)
We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. Here is the address. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660 If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :) ocfordarfur.org

Sep 30 Wednesday 3-5pm, San Juan Capistrano: WATER SUPPLY FORUM Understanding Where Your Water Comes FromThe public is invited to attend a free informational forum CAN WE TAKE WATER FOR GRANTED? Topics will cover sources and distribution, desalination, privatization Questions following presentations by the panel: Joe Tait - City of San Juan Capistrano Francie Kennedy - City of San Juan Capistrano Kevin Hunt - Municipal Water District of Orange County Karl Seckel - Municipal Water District of Orange County For information call: 949-542-8677
City of San Juan Capistrano Community Center 25925 del Avion

Sep 30 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana: Assemblyman Jose Solorio cordially invites you to a cocktail reception in celebration of his 39th Birthday! Please join us and support Assemblyman Solorio this Wednesday.
The First American Corporation, (In the Garden Room at the main building) One First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
$39 per person $500 Bronze Sponsor $1000 Silver Sponsor $1500 Gold Sponsor $3900 Platinum Sponsor Please RSVP to Denise Peralta at denise@josesolorio.com or 714-673-0005.

Sep 30 Wednesday 6:45-8:30pm, Tustin: Screening of "The 11th Hour" Leonardo DiCaprio's "The 11th Hour" is a feature length documentary concerning the environmental crises caused by human actions and their impact on the planet. "The 11th Hour" documents the cumulative impact of these actions upon the planet's life systems and calls for restorative action through a reshaping of human activity. With the help of over fifty of the world's most prominent thinkers and activists, including reformer Mikhail Gorbachev, physicist Stephen Hawking, and Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai, "The 11th Hour documents the grave problems facing the planet's life systems. Global warming, deforestation, mass species extinction, and depletion of the oceans' habitats are all addressed, and their causes rooted in human activity. The combination of these crises call into question the very future not of the planet, but of humanity.
However, the most powerful element of "The 11th Hour" is not a portrait of a planet in crisis, but the offering of hope and solutions. Scientists and environmental advocates such as David Orr and Gloria Flora (note: these names can be interchanged for any of the experts) paint a portrait for a radically new and exciting future in which humanity seeks not to dominate the earth's life systems, but to mimic them and coexist. "The 11th Hour" calls for a future now within our grasp that is both sustainable and healthier.
Cost: FREE Optional: Dinner at AUMC at 6:00 PM Cost: $4.00 per person or $12.00 max per family
Hosted by: Aldersgate Environmental Ministries Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 Irvine Blvd. Tustin, CA 92780

Sep 30 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: Community Meeting Please attend out meeting to find out the latest information regarding the "Gang Injunction"...
The Bridge, 1407 N Batavia, Suite 120, Orange, CA 92867
For more information please feel free to contact me at (714)532-6660. In Peace and Solidarity - Yvonne Elizondo

Sep 30 Wednesday 7pm, Newport Beach: Elias Abu Ghanima Vice-Principal at the Mar Elias Educational Institution in Ibillin, Galillee St. Mark Presbyterian Church 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road Newport Beach, CA 92660
Elias Abu Ghanima will discuss what the school and its members are doing for peace.

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Oct 1 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Charles M. Treviño & special guest speakers cordially invite you to a fundraiser and special presentation Water Issues and Southern California Offices of Cordoba Corporation, 2677 N, Main Street, Suite 240, Santa Ana, CA 92705
RSVP by Friday, Sep 25: Misha Houser (714)317.8122 or misha_houser@earthlink.net

Oct 1 Thursday 6:45pm, Fullerton: Democrats of North Orange County monthly meeting at Sizzler, 1401 No. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton. Guest speaker: Toni J. Sullivan, EdD in Public Health. Topic: Health Care Financing Reform - A 2009 Imperative! Toni Sullivan has received dozens of awards throughout her career and was a professor and founding chairperson of the USC Department of Nursing. A dynamic speaker and author of the book Collaboration: A Healthcare Imperative (1998)

Oct 1 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: ACLU-OC general meeting - Felix A. Schwarz, OC Health Care Council - HEALTH, MONEY AND FEAR, Dr. Paul Hochfeld Our speaker is Felix A. Schwarz, M.A., M.P.H. Executive Director & Area Health Education Center Director, for the OC Health Care Council. The Health Care Council of Orange County was founded in 1986 as the Health Care Task Force. Incorporated in 1994, the Council became a 501 (c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation in October of 1996. The Council is a free-standing independent community based coalition of the organizations concerned about health care and is funded entirely by grants, service contracts and contributions.
THE FILM is: HEALTH, MONEY AND FEAR Dr. Paul Hochfeld . . 40 minutes Dr. Paul Hochfeld, an experienced emergency room physician, brought together several other knowledgeable medical professionals to diagnose the U.S. health care system as sick, broken and in dire need of repair. These experts reveal the complex contributing factors that have led to a costly system that cares more about profits than efficient, quality health care, and also recommend the prescription for a cure. Felix will introduce part of the film and will discuss local health care access issues.
at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue @ Waterworks Way, Irvine,

Oct 2 Friday 3-5pm, Irvine: "Ethics in Wonderland Tea Party" on HealthcareDo events in the news make it seem, as in Alice in Wonderland, that Ethics has fallen down a rabbit hole and is wandering in Wonderland, where nothing is as it should be? What can we do?
We are launching "Ethics in Wonderland Tea Party", a monthly conversation program focused on an issue, where we can share experiences with ethical implications, learn from each other, and realize that we are not alone. (Yes, we will restore the image of "tea parties"!)
Please join us for our first one on Fri., Oct. 2, from 3-5 pm at our "Garden of Ethical Inspiration" at 2 Osborn in Irvine. The topic will be "Healthcare Reform". Marie Trout will share her experience in a European healthcare system, and compare it to our system here.
Come and share some delightful "C's"--Company & Conversation, along with Champagne, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Cider, Cheese & Crackers, Chocolates, Cookies, Chinese treats, 'Cetera, "Cetera.
This event is complimentary and limited to 15 participants. Feel free to extend this invitation to friends who would enjoy such a program.
Please RSVP ASAP by email, or by phone to 949 551-2024, or 949 677-6162 (cell).
Panee & Bill

Oct 2 Friday 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series: Iron Ladies of Liberia The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=248 6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion Justice@csjorange.org

Oct 3 Saturday 7:30am-4:30pm, San Clemente to Long Beach: 13th Annual Ancestor Walk 13th Annual Pilgrimage of the Tongva and Acjachemen People As we carry prayers to honor the spirits of our ancestors Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2009 The walk begins at Panhe to Puvungna at CSULB We will be joined by the California Bear Dancers and Musicians; Jon sherman, Gary lemos & Sarah Thomson and Robert Leon Carpooling is encouraged. Pot Luck prepared dishes appreciated. For more information: Jimi Castillo (951) 625-3344 or Rhonda Robles (562) 633-99014

Oct 3 Saturday 8-9:30am, Fullerton: You are invited to the Coffee and Conversation of Elected Officials, Candidates, and Democratic Leaders in Orange County! On behalf of Sharon Quirk, Council Member City of Fullerton, I will be facilitating the meeting this month.
We will be talking about the creation of a "helpful hints and contacts" handbook for Dems who want to run for office in Orange County. Bring your ideas.
If you are running for office in 2010 we will give you some time to tell us about your campaign strategies/needs/concerns/strengths!
Please join me and many other OC Democrats to move forward in 2010!
Where: Panera, Fullerton (St. College/Chapman)
When: Oct. 3rd, Saturday morning- 8:00-9:30 AM
We meet at the outdoor patio! This is not an exclusive group. If someone you know, should get this email, please pass it on.
Pam Keller Mayor Pro Tem City of Fullerton

Oct 3 Saturday 8:30-11:30am, Irvine: Walk For UnityIt's that time of the year again and this year's Walk For Unity is proudly dedicated to the brave men and women of Iran and their courageous stance for freedom, human rights, and justice! It would be a pleasure having you there! Peace--Sunny
Host: Humanity Unites & Iran Supporters Network Bill Barber Park--4 Civic Center Plaza To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=115989163212&mid=f29f1cG23a1b811G2539094G7

Oct 3 Saturday 9am-2pm, Santa Ana: Volunteers Needed for Citizenship Workshop!Please join the Human Rights Campaign as we partner in a historic campaign to build strategic alliances with the Latino/a community! This is a great opportunity for civic engagement and to expand HRC's community and visibility. We need volunteers to assist Latino/a legal permanent residents - individuals and families - in completing their applications to become US citizens
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora Pilar. 1622 W 6th St. Santa Ana, CA 92703
Spanish fluency is helpful, but not necessary. Volunteers are required to attend a training session on a date TBD. Please RSVP to Carin Jacobs at carinjacobs@msn.com by Friday, September 25 to receive more information about the training and indicate: 1) Your name, email address, and cell phone number 2) Your t-shirt size 3) Your fluency in Spanish (helpful for providing interested applicants with information, but not required) oclbps.hrc.org

Oct 3 Saturday 9:30-noon, Orange: Region 18 Meeting & Workshops Please join California Democratic Party Regional Director Steve Young for the Region 18 Meeting and Workshops at the Teamster Hall, Local 952 140 South Marks Way Orange, CA 92868
Workshops: Writing, Moving and Passing a Resolution John Hanna, Chair, CA Democratic Party Resolutions Committee Understanding the Democratic Party Structure from the National to the Local Level Henry Vandermier, Political Director, DPOC & President, CDC
There will be time on the agenda for taking testimony on the 2010 California Democratic Party Platform. Additionally, Democratic Clubs may request endorsement of resolutions which they plan to introduce at the E-Board Meeting on November 14 & 15 in San Diego. This meeting is open to all Democrats and is hosted by Steve Young, Director of Region 18. Please call Marion Pack with any questions, or to RSVP, at 949-640-4400 or at marionpack@cableone.net. Region 18 includes the 67th, 68th, 69th, 70th, and 71st Assembly Districts. Contact: marionpack@cableone.net

Oct 3 Saturday 10am, Irvine: MoveOn Council Meeting Come join the Irvine and More MoveOn Council to help plan our next Big Event. We have an event date...October 15...to ask our Representatives "Whose Side They're On". So, join us for a Potluck Brunch on October 3, at Kate's handicap accessible house, to help plan the details. pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98902

Oct 3 Saturday 10am-3:30pm, Orange: PAX CHRISTI SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY Keynote: Tom Cordaro Author and activist examines the narrative structure and psychology of the "War on Terror" and how it shapes our choices in ways that increase the threat of terrorism.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 S Batavia St, Orange Ca 92868
For Registration Information: Contact Fr. Chris Ponnet before September 28th (323)225-4461 x221 cponnet@stcamillus.ftml.net Suggested Donation Individual $20 Couples $30 Seniors/Students $15

Oct 3 Saturday 10am-6pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Village Festival Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza More than 50 cultures will share their music, food, art and religion cityofirvine.org/globalvillage

Oct 3 Saturday 11pm-5pm, La Habra: Newsom Phone Bank Kyle Nassar-Reis will be hosting a phone bank to help Gavin Newsom
Round Table Pizza - 1240 W Imperial Hwy # B. La Habra, CA 90631. It is on Imperial Hwy. directly west of Idaho in La Habra.
If a person can't commit to the whole time, even a portion of their help would be appreciated. There will be some snacks/food provided for people who participate. Any individuals that you know are willing to help out, feel free to direct them over to me. You can contact Kyle Nassar-Reis at: (909) 996-5094, and kylepaulnr@gmail.com. /p>

Oct 3-4 Saturday 11pm-Sunday 5pm, Laguna Beach: Second Annual one earth | one dream EcoFest at the famed Lumberyard Mall, 384 Forest Avenue in downtown Laguna Beach.
For more information, call 949.497.5690, or visit 1e1d.org. The goal of one earth | one dream EcoFest is to increase awareness of our impact on the planet while exploring what each of us can do to sustain our only home. one earth | one dream EcoFest does this by connecting the arts, innovation and entertainment with the environment.
Event proceeds benefit Endangered Planet Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the survival of the Earth through the arts, education, dialog, the dissemination of knowledge and the recognition that innovation can provide many of the answers which will lead to a sustainable future. For more information, visit endangeredplanet.org.

Oct 3 Saturday noon-2pm, Orange: The United Nations Association-Orange County Chapter invites you to have lunch with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez at Chapman University in Orange. Following lunch, the Congresswoman will speak on "The United States, the United Nations, and the Importance of International Education." Advance tickets ($18) to cover the cost of lunch and a small donation to UNA-USA/OC may be reserved by sending a check by 9/18 to UNA-OC, PO Box 16067, Irvine, CA 92625. Tickets will not be available at the door. For further information see the UNA-USA/OC website at una-oc.org.

Oct 3 Saturday 6-9pm, Orange: 26th Annual ECCO Awards Dinner Hilton Orange County, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
* Silent Auction Reception: 5:30PM - 7:00PM * Dinner: 7:00PM * Tickets: $175/per person ($150 pre-sale before Sept 20) * You can purchase tickets directly from ECCO by contacting us at: eccodinner@yahoo.com * or you can purchase tickets through ActBlue * The Hilton Hotel is offering a special room package of $99 for ECCO guests
As one of California's largest Political Action Committees, ECCO is on the front lines of the political battlefield. We monitor all legislative issues that may have a direct or indirect impact on our community. Through our efforts and affiliations, ECCO is a potent political voice for hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout the country - particularly in Southern California.

Oct 4 Sunday 4-6pm, Yorba Linda: Friends of Healthcare Reform Join us for a Pot Luck Gathering & Sharing of Ideas
Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda (So. of Imperial Highway next to the community center)
Please bring something to share: Last names: A-G main dish H-N salads/sides O-T drinks (no alcohol) U-Z desserts Sponsored by North OC OFA group Please RSVP to: mbtrek@hotmail.com

Oct 4 Sunday 7-8am, Huntington Beach: Blessing of the Waves Celebrating Walking on Water, Huntington Beach Pier, North Side.
In solidarity with other faith traditions the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange will host the second annual "Blessing of the Waves" - in interreligious community activity. This program, service and blessing will bring together surfers and ocean-minded people regardless of their faith tradition to show spiritual appreciation for our ocean resource and all that it provides. This gathering demonstrates concern for a cherished environment already compromised by the effects of climate change, toxic emissions, and other pollution For info, visit rcbo.org or call 714/282-3000.

Oct 4 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice.We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
Volunteers: We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meetup at the storage unit, Mini-U-Stor, at 7611 Talbert Ave. HB (that's n/west of Beach Blvd. between Beach and Gothard) at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). We are back to our regular schedule for breakdown, so should start breakdown about 5PM and hopefully have everything back in the storage unit by 6:30. Evening transport help going back to storage is also an area of need.
Hope to see you there, Wage Peace, Ken Arnold VFP Chapter 110, Orange County, CA

Oct 4 Sunday 11am-10pm, Irvine: The 14th Annual Persian Festival of Autumn (Mehregan) will be held at the Great Park in Irvine. 7290 Trabuco Road
Mehregan's theme this year is human rights and liberty with a message of peace and harmony throughout the world. The organizing committee of Mehregan 2009 invites the entire community to participate and rejoice the spirit of Mehregan, and to voice our solidarity and unity with the people of Iran.

Oct 4 Sunday 1:15-3pm, Costa Mesa: Town Hall: "Congregational Focus for Faith In Action Project" Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Oct 4 Sunday 2-4pm, Irvine: Green Party General Meeting on Climate Change Of many environmental issues, none is more significant than global climate change, which affects the lives and future of everyone on the planet.
Speakers at this meeting:
- Kimberly B. Keilbach author of "Global Warming is Good for Business"
-Bob Siebert chairs of OC Sierra Club's Conservation Committee.
- Margaret Henke co-chair of the Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment
If you can share a ride or need a ride to our meeting, please contact Bea Tiritilli: tiritilligreen@sbcglobal.net.
Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618

[canceled] Oct 5 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting canceled Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Oct 6 Tuesday 11:30am, Santa Ana: Rally for Health Care 3100 Lake Center Drive
Contact: Marisol, riveram@seiulocal1877.org healthcareforamericanow.org/page/s/InsuranceCrime

Oct 6 Tuesday 3-3:30pm, Mission Viejo: National Resist Recruitment Day - An action has been organized to leaflet Mission Viejo High School from 3 - 3:30 p.m. (La Paz and Chrisanta, just North of I-5,Park in strip mall) then drive less than 5 miles to the Recruitment Center on Marguerite Parkway, near Avery, by Saddleback College. This will be an excellent spot when rush hour hits! We will have a captive audience AND this location has Army/Navy and Air Force offices! This is a peaceful, non-violent, non-confrontational protest! Map:
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Leaflets and signs provided or bring your own. Also, you can download fliers, stickers, and more at http://www.worldcantwait.net/ (on right side of page)
Contact Sharon Tipton 949-257-8501 for more info.

Oct 6 Tuesday 6:45-9pm, Orange: Town Hall / Restore Equality 2010 Regional Representative Election Teamsters Hall, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange, CA 92868
At the Town Hall you will elect YOUR Orange County Regional Representatives (or perhaps be elected!) to the Statewide Advisory Panel of 'Restore Equality 2010.' It is vital that all of us get involved to make our voices heard.
This will also be an informational meeting on the plan and progress to date of the 2010 ballot effort.
Rules: 1. Every attendee has the right to vote. 2. Orange County has been divided into 3 regions from which we will elect our 3 Regional Representatives. 3. A candidate may run for only one Regional Representative position. 4. The candidate must have community ties to the area and must either live or work in the region. 5. The candidate may not be part of the IAG
Responsibilities of elected Regional Representatives 1. The elected Regional Representative will be the district field organizer for all the local signature hubs created in their district. 2. The Regional Representative will be the primary contact for their local hubs.
OC has been allotted 3 Regional Representative positions, dividing the county into 3 regions; * Region 1 - North OC: West of the 55,5 and 57 freeways, * Region 2 - Central OC: East of the 55,5, and 57 and West of 133, 241 and 91 freeways, * Region 3 - South OC: East of the 133, 241, and 91 freeways
If you are interested in being a delegate or hosting a hub, it is recommended that you read the Davis Plan restoreequality2010.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/The_Davis_Plan.pdfIf you are going to run for a delegate position, it is recommended that you post your info to the facebook group page and share a little bit about why you believe you will make a good rep for Orange County.
In order to accommodate people traveling during rush hour, we will start the meeting at 6:45. We will also have a special guest speaker - activist and author (and more) - Zoe Nicholson, who will kick off the meeting with what are certain to be very rousing words. Whether or not you are able to attend the Town Hall, there is something you can do to help support this effort and make this a true grassroots campaign that represents our communities: please let your friends and other groups know about the Town Hall and the ballot campaign. Please post this info, email it, whatever you can do to spread the word and increase visibility!
Please email or call us if you have any questions. 9492943517 laurakanter@mac.com

Oct 6 Tuesday 7pm, Anaheim: How safe is opening San Onofre nuclear plant dome? The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is undergoing a very risky renovation without normal safeguards to inform the public and without any ability to evacuate in the event of an emergency. San Onofre was caught falsifying five years of safety reports and has been labeled the most dangerous nuclear power plant in the United States. The zone of danger extends past UCLA to the north, past the Border of Mexico to the south, and past Occidental College to the northeast. If you are a student, parent or individual who wants to remain healthy, this is a must-attend informational meeting about what is happening at San Onofre and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.
Invited Speaker: Harry Sherwood, Chief of Radiological Emergency Preparedness, Section 9, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Additional speakers include Lynn Hicks, an expert on current and past events and problems at San Onofre power plant.
Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805-4525
The event is sponsored by Citizens for Nuclear Safety, a coalition of organizations concerned about protecting Southern California for radiological disasters. Info: 714-567-0188

Oct 6 Tuesday 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village, general meeting Orange County Peace Coalition: Grassroots Push For Peace Three speakers! Iraq Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, and Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project. CLUBHOUSE 1
open to the public. Please bring this email to gain entrance to Laguna Woods Village.
Clubhouse 1 is located at 24232 Calle Aragon, Laguna Woods, 92637. Enter Gate 1, which is located on southside of El Toro Blvd., between Paseo de Valencia and Moulton Pkwy. Going west (away from the hills) from Paseo de Valencia, it's on the left hand side. br>To avoid rush hour traffic, it is suggested that you NOT TAKE the El Toro exit off the 405/5 Fwys (Southbound). From 405 (S), exit at Irvine Center Drive or Lake Forest exit. From the I-5(S) exit at the "Truck Route, Bake Parkway" (You don't have to be a truck to use this exit!). Get up to El Toro Blvd. and follow directions above.
From I-5 (Northbound), exit at El Toro is fine and go west (left).
For more information, contact: Betsy Martin, (H) 949-581-5453

Oct 6 Tuesday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: El Centro Cultural de México, the Venceremos Brigade of Café Para la Vida Digna and the Tonantzin Collective Present a workshop on:
Zapatista Coffee and the Other Economy
In the main room of el Centro Cultural de México 310 W. 5th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 Info: Gema (951)378-0128

Oct 7 Wednesday 6-7:30pm, Irvine: After 8 years & countless deaths in Afghanistan, it's time to SAY NO TO ENDLESS WAR! Candlelight Vigil Please join us as we HONOR the VICTIMS of WAR & DEMONSTRATE for PEACE
Northeast corner of Culver & Alton (by the baseball fields) Members & Friends of IUCC Advocates for Peace and Justice

Oct 7 Wednesday 5pm, Anaheim: Waste Recyclers Rally for Dignity and Respect In front of Republic Services, 1131 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92808
For more information contact Gilbert Castillo (818)482-4602 or Victor Minesros (626)536-2993 Flyer: oclabor.org/images/docs/Teamsters.jpg

Oct 7 (1^st Wednesday) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Special CODEPINK vigil On October 7, 2001, the United States invaded Afghanistan. And after 8 years, there is absolutely no purpose or benefit for the U.S. to be there. We are seeing the situation worsening, along with a recent dramatic rise in the numbers of soldier and civilian deaths. And so on Oct. 7th (the first Wednesday of the month) we will be holding a solemn candlelight vigil from 5:30 -7:00 pm to mark the somber 8th anniversary of this war and occupation.
at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange. Bring an anti-war sign and wear pink or black! Contact: Kathy@codepinkoc.org. (See Weekly events: 1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays)

Oct 7 (1^st Wednesday) 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America - Orange County General Meeting - Climate Change Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Featuring! Bob Seibert, Sierra Club Climate Change - the current situation with our warming planet Special Announcements. . . John MacMurray, candidate for 72nd Assembly seat . . . Henry Vandermeir, DPOC Vice Chair, new party-building programs . . . Dave Sonneborn on the CA Majority Rule Campaign. . . and Jeff Lebow and Lynda Hernandez, Harvest Club Collection: toothbrushes for Tia's Arms, a non-profit organization that provides services for children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Plus some surprises! And lots of other exciting news.
Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@yahoo.com

Oct 8-Nov 5 Thursdays noon-5:30pm, Sundays 10am-11am & Noon-1pm, Anaheim: "Love Makes a Family" Touringc Photo/Text Exhibit Debuts at Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim
At a time in history when LGBT people continue to fight for basic human rights including the right to legally marry, the right to lead a Boy Scout troop, and the right to be adoptive and foster parents, "Love Makes a Family: Portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People and their Families," cuts through all the political arguments right to the heart of the issue by showing the love, caring, and connection that are so basic to all families.
Photographs by Gigi Kaeser depict a variety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families of all races in familiar family settings. The photos are accompanied by text edited by Peggy Gillespie from in-depth interviews she conducted with each family member ? including children like Liza ? who speak candidly about their lives, their relationships, and the ways in which they cope with the realities of prejudice, bias, and intolerance on a day-to-day basis
By allowing viewers to come face-to-face with LGBT people, "Love Makes a Family" makes visible in a positive way, the love and caring in these families. This exhibit contributes to the process of dismantling the destructive power of prejudice and intolerance, thus making the world a safer place for all people.
"Love Makes a Family," created by the award-winning Family Diversity Projects (www.familydiv.org) of Amherst, Massachusetts, will make its debut at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim starting on Thursday, October 8th. This exhibit will be open to the general public Thursdays from Noon - 5:30 p.m., and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and Noon - 1:00 p.m. until Thursday, November 5th. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.
The Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim (www.uuchurchoc.org) is located at 511 S. Harbor Blvd in the City of Anaheim. For more information, please contact Dawn Usher or Rev. Lee Marie Sanchez at (714) 758-1050

Oct 8 Thursday 6-8pm, Lake Forest: Meet and Greet with Beth Krom and Melissa Fox Please join us for a Meet and Greet with Beth Krom, candidate for U. S. Congress for the 48th Congressional District, and Melissa Fox, candidate for California Assembly for the 70th Assembly District!
22035 Arrowhead Lane, Lake Forest CA 92630 Support Beth on ActBlue Support Melissa on ActBlue ActBlue

Oct 8 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats Bistro 400, 400 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701. ocyd.net we will be having Orange County Clerk Recorder Tom Daly as our guest speaker.

Oct 9 Friday noon-1:30pm, Irvine: Carl Wilkens Talk "Rwanda During the Genocide: A First-Person Account" UC Irvine, SST 777

Oct 9 Friday 7pm, Anaheim: Teach-in on Single-Payer "Medicare for All" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 511 South Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, California (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 www.uuchurchoc.org
The "Potluck for Progressives" is a group organized for the purpose of bringing together likeminded people on a weekly basis to break bread and talk about crucial issues affecting the community and the world.
At each meeting, people interested in peace, social justice, labor, and the environment gather to exchange ideas, talk about successes, plan actions, or just engage in a friendly discussion with one another.
Bring a dish to share! Enjoy the bounty that others bring as well! The potluck will start at 6:30 p.m. with a speaker or film to follow at 7:30 p.m. Please join us even if you can't bring any food!
On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Speaker: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. Richard Gingery, M.D, a member of "Physicians for a National Health Program," a non-profit research and education organization composed of 17,000 physicians, medical students and health professionals, will do a "teach-in" showing how a single-payer "Medicare for All"-type system is the best public option for solving the healthcare crisis here in the United States. As a life-long supporter of national health care, Gingery served as the President of "Health Care for All Colorado" from 2007 until 2009. During his tenure as President, he helped take single-payer from a concept to an actual bill that was introduced in the Colorado state legislature. Although it didn't pass, support for it is strong and will most likely be revived again in future sessions.
Open Forum 8:30 - 9:15 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Oct 9 Friday 7pm, Irvine: Advocates For Peace & Justice Film Presentation "Shake Hands with the Devil"a documentary that follows General Romó Dallaire during his first return trip to Rwanda, on the 10th anniversary of the genocide, revisiting the killing fields that still haunt him today. It is a gut-wrenching extraordinary account by a primary witness
Sanctuary and Plumer Hall Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604

Oct 10 Saturday 9-11:30am, Costa Mesa: Walk for Hope Volunteer Orientation Yes, it's time. We say this every year but it's s true...the Walk for Hope is possible because of our volunteers-- hundreds of people who, over the last 4 months, have passed out flyers, decorated quotes, and spent late nights brainstorming all the little loving details that go into an event like this. Thank you, for everything.
The Saturday before the Walk for Hope we will converge at Sukh's house to: - meet other volunteers - go over the Oct 18 agenda - break off into teams - final preparations - and it will be your last chance to turn in your finished quotes We still need a lot of help, so if you are interested, please sign up. PEN DRIVE Also, we need pens for one of our activity stations. If you have extra writing utensils in your desk that you'd be willing to donate to us, please bring them to the orientation Lunch and snacks will be provided. 2440 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 bethecause.com/event.php?event_id=457

Oct 10 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
Note alternate meeting location: back room of the Chapman Coffee House (at Glassell & Walnut)
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

Oct 10 Saturday 10am-noon, Huntington Beach: Peaceful Rallies for Health Care Insurance Reform 2009! PCH and Main Street, Huntington Beach <
Signs provided - you are welcome to bring your own! Suggested slogans: * Health Care For All! * Portability * Guarantee Choice * Guarantee Choice * Health Insurance Competition = Public Option
Come and show your support for meaningful health care insurance reform that guarantees all Americans have access to health care. This means portability, coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, health care claims are paid not denied, no insurance bureaucrat stands between you and your doctor.
Wear white tops, dress comfortably, sunscreen. Register online, http://www.barackobama.com/index.php
Contact: patgoodman@yahoo.com, 714-847-6617

Oct 10 Saturday 1-6pm, Newport Beach: Green Movement Awareness Day The GreenGo building, 2122 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA.
Learn about green based technology and how upcoming changes will affect our everyday life. See innovations in transportation, clean energy sources, ways to improve communities and much more. Test drive bicycles, scooters, electric cars, boats, skate boards and much more. Food and beverages served. Raffles, vendors, free admission. All ages welcome. Wear something green.

Oct 10 Saturday 3-6pm, Orange; Special Election Endorsing Caucus - Assembly District 72 IBEW Local Union 441, 309 North Rampart Street, Suite M, Orange, CA 92868
Due to the resignation of Mike Duvall, a Special Election has been scheduled for the 72nd Assembly District. The Special Election Primary will be held on November 17, 2009.
There will be a special endorsing caucus of 2009-2011 Democratic State Central Committee Members registered to vote in the 72nd Assembly District at the time of the Governor's special election proclamation of September 22, 2009.
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 3:00 P.M. To participate, you must attend in person or you may appoint a proxy to represent you and act in your stead. Absentee balloting is not allowed for special election endorsing caucuses ? either you or your proxy must be present to cast your vote.
Contact Region 16 Director John Smith for further information: (562) 237-3482 or smith1000@ca.rr.com

Oct 10 Saturday 5:30-10pm, Aliso Viejo: Soka University's 5th Annual Peace Gala - Celebrating a Vision of Peace, Founders Hall and Recreation Center, Soka University, 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Support SUA's student scholarships. Enjoy a beautiful evening of music and an elegant dinner as you help future students attend SUA. Individual tickets: $300. Tables and sponsorships available. Silent and live auction donations now being gratefully accepted. Contact: lsafran@soka.edu 949.480.4072 soka.edu/news_events/events/2009/10/Soka-Universitys-5th-Annual-Peace-Gala-.aspx

Oct 10 Saturday 6pm, Anaheim Hills: Ken and Lindy Burke host a fundraiser for John Santoianni, candidate for Anaheim City Council. 6398 Camino Grande, Anaheim Hills. Info: Ken and Lindy (714) 998-6935 John (714) 600-4307 info@johnsantoianni.com kennethburke@prodigy.net mylindy@prodigy.net

Oct 10 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: "Flow: For the Love of Water" and the world water crisis will be the topic 5:30 PM: Set up for meeting 6:00 PM: Take the Tap Water Challenge then help yourself to some refreshments. 6:30 PM: General Meeting Starts Greeting Business Plans for the Kickoff of California Majority Rule, Dave Sonneborn Plans for our support of the California Fair Elections Act Introduction to the film The film: Flow, for Love of Water Talk by Ali Smart Discussion, Q&A
Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA
WATER: the first need of every living thing on this blue- green planet, is being bought up, or just plain stolen by corporations, in every corner of the world. In the U.S. , Coca Cola, Pepsi, Nestl and others bottle it and sell it back to us for thousands of times what they paid for it. But that is nothing. By 2025, the World Health Organization estimates that two-thirds of the world's population will lack access to water that is safe to drink.
We will have a special guest from Corporate Accountability, Ms. Ali Smart. And we will view the documentary film, Flow, For Love of Water, produced by Corporate Accountability Inc. Ali has arranged her calendar to come all the way from Boston to talk to us about this critical issue. We will also offer you a chance to take the Tap Water Challenge: can you tell bottled water from tap water in a blind taste test? We will have available stainless steel water bottles from Corporate Accountability for you to purchase for $10 each. Part of this price goes to supporting their campaign to get Americans to "think outside the bottle". We will also have several other Action Items you can do to help save our water supplies in California.

Oct 10 Saturday 7-9pm, Irvine: An Evening With Carl Wilkens Presented by Orange County for Darfur & Irvine United Congregational Church, and others bottle it and sell it back to us for thousands of times what they paid for it. But that is nothing. By 2025, the World Health Organization estimates that two-thirds of the world's population will lack access to water that is safe to drink. ?We are at a crossroads: if corporations have their way, water will be a profit-driven commodity that industry controls, and billions of people will be left without access. Or,water will be a democratically controlled and protected resource, preserved for future generations. What happens depends on how many of us stand up to the corporations in defense of the human right to water.? Corporate Accountability International This Saturday, October 10th, we will have a special guest from Corporate Accountability, Ms. Ali Smart. And we will view the documentary film, Flow, For Love of Water, produced by Corporate Accountability Inc. Ali has arranged her calendar to come all the way from Boston to talk to us about this critical issue. We will also offer you a chance to take the Tap Water Challenge: can you tell bottled water from tap water in a blind taste test? We will have available stainless steel water bottles from Corporate Accountability for you to purchase for $10 each. Part of this price goes to supporting their campaign to get Americans to ?think outside the bottle?. We will also have several other Action Items you can do to help save our water supplies in California. 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Carl Wilkens, former head of Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA) in Rwanda, was the only American to remain in Rwanda once the genocide began in 1994. Join us to hear Carl's personal and chilling first-hand account of life for the people of Rwanda as their country collapsed. The evening will highlight what we as global citizens have in common, how our commonalities are so much greater than our differences and what that means for our response to violence - from bullying to genocide. Reception immediately following program livingubuntu.org/events/2009/evening-with-carl-wilkens

Oct 11 Sunday 11am, Anaheim: Gustavo Arellano, well-known columnist for the Orange County Weekly ("Ask a Mexican"), will speak on "The Unknown Progressive History of Orange County" at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd (SW corner of Santa Ana St.). More info and directions - uuchurchoc.org

Oct 11 Sunday 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women in North Orange County Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E. Amerige at the corner of Lemon and Amerige.
We have two important speakers: John MacMurray who is running for the 72nd AD and Teray Stevens, President of the California chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus. I hope you are able to attend the meeting. A reminder: please park on the street, the meeting will be in the back meeting room.

Oct 11 Sunday 5pm, Tustin: PCU-OC Conscientious Projector Roger and Me Film screening & discussion - wine & appetizers provided
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
Roger and Me is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the efforts of the world's largest corporation, General Motors, as it turns its hometown of Flint, Michigan, into a ghost town. In his quest to discover why GM would want to do such a thing, filmmaker Michael Moore, a Flint native, attempts to meet the chairman, Roger Smith, and invite him out for a few beers up in Flint to "talk things over".
For more info: Erin Weller | eweller@pcu-la.org | 714 721 6554 michaelmoore.com/dogeatdogfilms/rogerme.html We acknowledge and thank the Sustainable World Ministry at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for creating Conscientious Projector and letting PCU use the name.

Oct 11 Sunday 2-5pm, Fullerton: Aaruni Thakur's Campaign Kick-off for elementary school board in Fullerton
1409 W. Woodcrest Ave. Fullerton, CA 92833
Donation $31 per person $51 per couple Please RSVP directly to me at: im_aaruni@yahoo.com

Oct 11 Sunday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: "The Age of Stupid" free screening Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 9, Mission Viejo 92691
No charge for Admission, donations appreciated Presented by Green Sanctuary of Tapestry, Greenpeace, Orange County Global Warming Committee, and San Clemente Green

Oct 12 Monday 10am-1pm. San Juan Capistrano: Nican Tlaca ("Native Americans") protest Columbus Day Indigenous people revisit scene of crime of continuing genocide in 8th annual event
San Juan Capistrano Mission, corner of Ortega Highway and Camino Capistrano Contact: Naui Huitzilipochtli nauiocelotl@yahoo.com youtube.com/watch?v=lbbqyCA0zbc

Oct 13 Tuesday noon, Irvine: The Democratic Foundation Of Orange County Cordially invites you to a Special Meet & Greet With The Honorable Fiona Ma Majority Whip of the CA State Assembly The Busch Law Firm Conference Room 2532 Dupont Drive Irvine, CA 92612 There is no charge for DFOC Members current with their membership dues. Non-Member tickets are $25.00

Oct 13 Tuesday 11:30am, Irvine: The Democratic Foundation Of Orange County Cordially invites you to a Special Meet & Greet With The Honorable Fiona Ma Majority Whip of the CA State Assembly The Busch Law Firm, Conference Room, 2532 Dupont Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Cost: $25 For more information on this event, please contact Josh Kurpies at 714-979-4436. or via email at josh@dfoc.com

Oct 13 Tuesday 7:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will discuss: * Wrap up from An Evening With Carl Wilkens. * Planning for upcoming talks in Newport Beach and Fullerton. * Documentary screening for Congo? We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. Here is the address. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660 If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :) ocfordarfur.org

Oct 13 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: Environmental Nature Center Green Building Tour1601 16th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 Join us for a tour of the ENC's new "Green Building" - the first Platinum LEED Building in Orange County! The tour will begin with a short presentation describing the green building techniques that went into development of the ENC's new building and the reasons behind the incorporation of each green feature. Participants will learn about ways to make their homes and businesses more environmentally friendly and how they can incorporate renewable energy. Enjoy a "behind the scenes" tour of the ENC's new green building - inside and out - to see the sustainable features and materials. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Suggested donation: $5. Space is limited. meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/10988302

Oct 13 Tuesday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: SouthOCDemocrats: "The Future of Print Media in Orange County" We are pleased to have Norb Garrett of Picket Fence Media, Publisher of the San Clemente Times, Dana Point Times, San Juan Capistrano Dispatch joining us this month. Mr. Garrett will be discussing the new direction and role that community based newspapers will play in the future and it's influence on local politics and issues.
*Gourmet Buffet Dinner 6pm $20 inclusive Cash Please* *Meeting Only 7pm $3 Members, $5 non members* *RSVP's are required for dinner OR meeting only* *Reservations requested by Saturday, Oct 10* Contact: kenton805@cox.net call 949-498-1372 before noon
Meeting Location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Oct 14 11:30am, Costa Mesa: 'Whose side are you on?' Healthcare Rally Northeast Corner-Bristol and Sunflower, 3929 Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In October, we expect big votes in the Senate that could decide the fate of a real public option. We need to put pressure directly on our Senate targets to side with their constituents -- not with Big Insurance. Why is Senator Feinstein a target?? -- she is a target because she hasn't publicly come out on the public option: "Whose Side Are You On?" So come to our Rally and demand an answer--Senator Feinstein, WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON??? pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=98982

Oct 14 5pm, Buena Park: Orange County Labor Federation Candidates Academy Registration at 4:30 pm Academy at 5:00 pm
Come and learn more about: * Current worker situations * Building union power in Orange County * Employment trends
UFCW 324, 8590 Stanton Ave., Buena Park CA Please RSVP with Joline Vela at 714-385-1534 or yjoline@oclabor.org

Oct 14 Wednesday 6pm, Brea: 'We're counting on you!' Healthcare Reform Rally by the Starbucks, NW corner of Brea Blvd. & Imperial Hwy Brea, CA 92821 moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=99066

Oct 14 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Irvine: Orange County NOW General Meeting Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Road in Irvine
Orange County NOW's International Chair, Dominique Lourgouilloux, recently returned from a trip to Guatemala with MIA (Mujeres Iniciando en las Américas). She and a few of her fellow travelers will discuss their trip as well as the history behind the problems facing women in Guatemala (femicide, impunity, the sex trade, and illegal adoptions). MIA has also been successfully working with the police academy in Guatemala to train police officers how to handle domestic violence issues.

Oct 14 Wednesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Planning Meeting for Scouting For All National Candlelight Vigil The actual candlelight vigil will be held on February 6th, 2010 in front of the BSA Orange County Council office in Santa Ana to concide with the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. We need individuals who are interested in helping plan and coordinate this vigil in Orange County. If you are interested in helping coordinate this vigil or have some ideas that you would like to bring to the table, join us on Wednesday night at Original Mike's. The address for Original Mike's is:
100 S. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92701, (714) 550-7764
For more information, please email Matt Mirmak at sacbrat1969@yahoo.com.

Oct 14 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Council Meeting Dinner at 6:30 PM (your own cost) and the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
Coco's Bakery & Restaurant, 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Agenda Topics for this Wednesday's Meeting: - Christmas toy Distribution: Dec 18, 2009 - 81st LULAC Anniversary Banquet: Feb 19, 2010 - LULAC Educational Center Report- Garden Grove. - Youth LULAC Workshop: Dec 13, 2009 - Coastline Comm. College - LULAC Youth Annual Conference: March 19, 2010
If you are interested in donating toys this year please email or call Benny Diaz, bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net, 714.357.4328. This Christmas we need more toys than before due the economic situation of our communities. If you know any friend, company or organizations that wants to donate toys to us please share this info with them.

Oct 14 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 67thad.com Guests: Lori Galloway & Steve Young

Oct 14 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Health Care Reform Panel Discussion, Laguna Beach Democratic Club, 429 Cypress, Laguna Beach, Panel featuring Dr. Bill Honigman, MD and ER physician with Kaiser Permanente and California Coordinator of the Progressive Democrats of America; Maureen Cruise, RN, the CA State Progressive Caucus Health Care Strategy Group and Paul Gilbert of the Duck Club Democrats of Newport Bay to review the health care reform bills in Congress. Light refreshments. Contact 949/235-8277

Oct 14 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club New Political Director of the DPOC HENRY VANDERMEIR Special Guest
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2 (note different room)
Henry Vandermeir has been a friend of the Club for many years, as he's the President of the California Democratic Council, an organization which sponsors and conducts training sessions for over 400 Democratic clubs in California. Several directors on your Club's past and current boards have attended these seminars, and Jonathan Adler, Janice Burstin, Sylvia Clark and Dean Inada attended the recent CDC Convention in San Diego. Meeting also features a video presentation and brief talk by Nancy Nolan for the World March for Peace and Nonviolence, refreshments, a raffle, club business, and legislative action. Call Betty Brodsky at 458-1075 for details.
Please remember to bring nonperishable food items for South County Outreach Food Bank. lw-dems.org

Oct 15 Thursday, 5-8pm, Irvine: Movers and Shakers Networking Event at Landmark Education 18231 McDurmott West Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 Fun and FREE 5:30-7:00 Networking Game What are you up to? What do you need next? Intention: To EMPOWER YOU to expand your business networks, creating Contribution and Extraordinary Success. Non graduate associates are welcome! Please come on time if possible and bring plenty of business cards! To RSVP and for more info please contact: Alexandra Kaplan alexandra@pantel.com Light refreshments will be served. Please print flyers and invite your business associates to join us!

Oct 15 Thursday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: Green Lecture: Going Solar Environmental Nature Center 1601 16th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.645.8489 meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/11492274/

Oct 15 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Aliso Viejo: MELISSA FOX for California Assembly Meet and Greet votemelissafox.com The Neighborhood Cup, 1 Journey, Alsio Viejo 92656 (next to the library).

Oct 17 Saturday 8-10am, Buena Park: South County Labor Monthly Breakfast UFCW Local 324 Union Hall, 8530 Stanton Ave, (2^nd Floor) Buena Park, 90622
Special speaker is Honorable Hector De La Torre, Candidate for State Insurance Commissioner. Also, a special presentation from New Options will focus on affordable options in lieu of expensive mortuary/burial services. Many local candidates will be there. Coffee mixer at 8am, breakfast served at 8:30am and program at 9am. Free door prizes. Breakfast cost is $10 (check payable to Los Angeles County Federation of Labor). Contact Jeannie Moorman at 310/944-4198 or Chester Wasko at 562/305-1991.
Ray L. Cordova, Chair, South County Labor (AFL-CIO) (562) 301-3758 ray@socountylabor.org

Oct 17 Saturday 9am-1pm, Long Beach: Be the Cause presents the 8th Annual Walk for Hope bethecause.org/walkforhope/web El Dorado Park, 7550 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
The Walk for Hope is a reminder of the things that matter most in life. The purpose of the entire event is to spread more love in the world. The entire 5 kilometer route (3 miles) is decorated with hundreds of inspiring quotes, all of them hand-made. You can also expect to find interactive activities along the walk route. The Walk for Hope is our gift to you. The Walk for Hope can optionally be used as an opportunity to raise funds for your favorite charity. Charities can register directly through this website. *The walk is wheelchair accessible. Dogs are welcome on the walk. Be the Cause is an entirely volunteer-run organization.

Oct 17 Saturday 9:30am-1pm & 1-4pm, Fullerton: Precinct Walking for John MacMurray for Assembly With only FOUR weekends left until November 17th, this is a GOTV campaign. We need you help now and as much of it as possible in the next few weeks. Meeting Location : Chris Fredrickson's home, 610 Laguna Rd. in Fullerton (Off Bastencherry between Euclid and Harbor)
For questions and to schedule contact Marion Pack, 949-922-3273, or marionpack@cableone.net

Oct 17 Saturday 10am-noon, Huntington Beach: Peaceful Rallies for Health Care Insurance Reform 2009! PCH and Main Street, Huntington Beach <
Signs provided - you are welcome to bring your own! Suggested slogans: * Health Care For All! * Portability * Guarantee Choice * Guarantee Choice * Health Insurance Competition = Public Option
Come and show your support for meaningful health care insurance reform that guarantees all Americans have access to health care. This means portability, coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, health care claims are paid not denied, no insurance bureaucrat stands between you and your doctor.
Wear white tops, dress comfortably, sunscreen. Register online, http://www.barackobama.com/index.php
Contact: patgoodman@yahoo.com, 714-847-6617

Oct 17 Saturday 10am-1pm, Orange: Bob Siebert on Climate Change. Sponsored by the Central Orange County League of Women Voters. Siebert is an engineer and former Sierra Club leader with expertise on energy conservation. The event will be held at the Sisters of St. Joseph Center at 480 Batavia (on the corner of La Veta and Batavia) in Orange. It's in the second floor library in the Conference Center, just behind the Mother House. Pot luck salad luncheon will follow the talk, but guests are free and need not bring a food contribution. Call Chris Moore at 714-508-2563 for a reservation, or just come

Oct 17 Saturday 1-6pm, Long Beach: 25th Latin American Encuentro Empire vs. Democracy: From Guatemala to Honduras, U.U. Church of Long Beach, 5450 Atherton Street, Long Beach, CA 90615
Speakers: Michael Parenti - Award-winning author and lecturer considered one of the nation' leading progressive political analysts; Breny Mendoza - CA State Univ Northridge topic - Hondurans Work from Inside to Reverse Coup; Raul Hinojosa-Ojeda - Latino Studies, UCLA - The New Transnationalism Community Organization and Development. Registration beings at 12:30pm. Suggested donation is $20 with pre-registration and $25 at the door. Snacks provided. Display tables available. Students with ID free; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please bring your old eyeglasses for Nicaragua. For more information call Lucia Munoz at 714/915-3805. uusca.org/unit.htm

Oct 17 Saturday 1:45pm, Huntington Beach: Rethinking Afghanistan I just bought a copy of Robert Greenwald's new film on Afghanistan. Since this weekend there are protests etc for our continuing war and occupation of this country, we are going to be showing the film at Round Table Pizza in Huntington Beach. This will be at 1:45. The address is 19750 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-963-9877.
Please pass this on to anyone that you think might be interested. I believe it is quite graphic. - Dorrine Marshall

Oct 17 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Dr. Craig Nelson: Science and Religion Can There Be More Than One Way Of Knowing? Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine au-oc.org

Oct 17 Saturday 6pm, Anaheim: Palestine Children's Relief Fund Southern California Chapter annual Healing Hands gala Southern California Chapter of the PCRF will be hosting its annual Healing Hands gala at the Anaheim Hilton, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim. The dinner will start at 6:00PM and will feature Ralph Nader as the keynote speaker. The Healing Hands Gala has become one of our most popular fundraising events, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars towards medical missions and humanitarian projects in the Middle East. Tickets are now available by contacting us at pcrfsc@pcrf.net or (562)432-0005.

Oct 17 Saturday 6-10:45pm, Costa Mesa: Fundraiser for Iraqi Orphans IECOC (Islamic Education Center of Orange County) 3194-B Airport Loop Drive Costa Mesa, 92626
NOTE: Although this event is at a mosque, it will not be related to religion in any way. Out of respect, wearing a head covering is suggested, but is certainly not required. In any case, no one will be turned away. Those of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome! FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE There will be a children's space designated for those who have kids and a babysitter will be present. 35% of the donated money will go towards No More Victims which is an organization that works to obtain medical sponsorships for war-injured Iraqi children and to forge ties between the children, their families and communities in the United States. We believe one of the most effective means of combating militarism is to focus on direct relief to its victims. The rest of the money will go towards the organization, Development and Relief Foundation, drfcharity.org Thank you and we hope you see you all there! Questions/Concerns? Please contact Zeena Aljawad zaljawad90@yahoo.com

Oct 17 Saturday 7pm-Sunday 1am, Costa Mesa: Ecofficiency Endless Summer Benefit Concert The Boathouse Collective, 1640 Pomona Ave, CA 92627 Ecofficiency.org

Oct 18 Sunday 11am-4pm, Anaheim/Costa Mesa/Garden Grove/Irvine/Mission Viejo/...: 7th Annual Open Mosque Day - Mosque Tours; Meeting Muslims; Experience Cultural Artifacts; Enjoying Food & More
To find a Mosque near you, please visit, shuracouncil.org or call 714-239-6473 WHO & WHY Participate? * People of all faith groups interested to know about Muslims & Islam * Public & Law Enforcement Officials to experience Muslims & Mosques * Dispel the myths surrounding Muslims and Islam * Answers to your questions by Muslims clergy, laymen & laywomen * Treat yourself to exquisite ethnic cuisine * Get to know your Muslim neighbors

Oct 18 Sunday noon-3pm, Fullerton: Phonebanking for John MacMurray for Assembly With only FOUR weekends left until November 17th, this is a GOTV campaign. We need you help now and as much of it as possible in the next few weeks.
Please bring your charged up cell phones and join us at Monkey Business Cafe, 301 E. Amerige (corner of Lemon and Amerige), Fullerton, in the group room.
We will meet each Sunday from noon to 3 until the special primary on November 17th and we also have phone lists to take home and call from your homes during the week.
These phone bank sessions will include refreshments provided by John's campaign and are being coordinated by Ida MacMurray and Marion Pack, the campaign managers.

Oct 18 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County "The Rise and Fall of the Conservative Movement" Irvine Ranch Water District (Multipurpose Room) 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) Irvine, CA 92618
(IRWD neither supports nor endorses the cause nor the activities of organizations which use the district's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service)
Our speaker will be Carl Mariz, former Assembly District candidate, and long time HAOC supporter, will discuss the philosophy of Eric Hoffer and its relevance to current political and social issues. He will dissect the rise and fall of the conservative movement from Goldwater to Bush. For information contact: ochumanists@gmail.com

Oct 18 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: 70th AD Democratic Action Committee and Democrats of Greater Irvine Rethink Afghanistan Marie Callender's 15363 Culver Drive Irvine, CA 92604
We are "rethinking Afghanistan," along with the Obama administration, the military, and many members of the media. Robert Grunwald has a new documentary out that urges everyone to "Rethink Afghanistan." It's just one side of the story, but for all of us who lived through Viet Nam, and what it did to our country, and the effect it still has on many veterans, it's a side that does need serious attention. Please join us for the documentary and the discussion that will follow!
Those who are not club members pay either for our set supper, or pay $5.00-$9.00 to help defray our expenses. Five dollars includes unlimited beverages, and nine dollars also includes a piece of pie of your choice. The supper menu includes four entree choices, including the salad bar, along with unlimited beverages, Marie's famous pie, tax and tip. The price is $18.00. Preference for seating will be given to those paying in advance. Go to actblue.com/page/oct2009
If you wish to pay at the door, including for drinks and pie if you don't want the full supper, you MUST bring cash or a check. We cannot take credit cards at the restaurant.
For more information, visit our website at 70thaddac.org

Oct 19 Monday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana: Jordan Brandman for Anaheim Union High School District Board jordanbrandman.com Please join Assemblyman Jose Solorio, Senator Lou Correa, Hon. Tom Daly, Sen. Joe Dunn (Ret.) and many more distinguished Democratic leaders for a reception honoring Jordan.
Home of Carina and Jim Pantone, 1010 N. Lowell Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Suggested Donation: $100 - Apple For The Teacher $250 - Strawberry Shortcake Backpack $500 - Dukes of Hazard Pencil Box $1000 - Hello Kitty Trapper Keeper $2500 - Star Wars Lunch Box *$50 for Young Democrats
RSVP to Melahat Rafiei at Melahat.Rafiei@gmail.com or 949-350-7733

Oct 19 Monday 7:00 pm, Mission Viejo: Dr. Don McCanne, of Physicians for a National Health Program will speak on the status and prognosis of the current healthcare legislation. Canyon Democrats meeting, Norman Murray Senior Center, 24932 Veteran's Way. For more information, go to canyondemocrats.org

Oct 20 Tuesday 7pm, Fullerton: MoveOn Real Voices for Change Action Friends of healthcare reform: We are hosting a postcard writing campaign targeting key senators who we need to support the public option and other critical components of a meaningful senate bill.
Sizzler meeting rm., 1401 N. Harbor Blvd. (Map) Fullerton, CA 92821 pol.moveon.org/event/heatupcongress/99156

Oct 20 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County - Iran documentary We will view a moving documentary entitled BAM 6.6. When an American couple, one a Jewish woman, go on a vacation to the Iranian city of Bam, they are caught in a 6.6 earthquake.
This documentary shows us how ordinary Iranian people cope with a devastating earthquake and how they care for their American guests. The Iranian producer-director, Jahangir Golestan-Parast, will join us in a discussion of the film and the current situation in Iran.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.
Annual Cousin Club dues are $10. We would appreciate your support for 2009.

Oct 21 (1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays) 5:30-7pm, Orange: Special CODEPINK vigil we will be holding another candlelight vigil to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the start of our Code Pink Orange County Chapter peace vigils at the Traffic Circle. We cannot believe that it has been 5 years since we started our anti-war protests! And unfortunately the end to the wars in Iraq & Afghanistan is nowhere in sight! We are tired, but we must not give up! Rather, we need to show Obama that all the war and killing must end now, and our troops need to come home once and for all!
at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange. Bring an anti-war sign and wear pink or black! Contact: Kathy@codepinkoc.org. (See Weekly events: 1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays)

Oct 21 Wednesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: Movie - Dwindling Drops in the Sand Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th Street, Newport Beach. a documentary filmed by Sama Wareh - one of our very own Nature Camp teachers! Travel with Sama on a journey to investigate Syria's water crisis - and gain insight into global water issues that are affecting us right here in California. The documentary begins with an intro to Syria, its history, why Sama is there, and the dangers involved in filming the documentary. Learn about the causes of the water crisis, why it is so significant, and what positive steps folks are taking to remedy the problem. Bring friends and family to enjoy awesome cinematography, adventure, and Sama's famous humor and wit! The documentary is intended for all audiences. For more information, visit www.warehart.com. Organic popcorn will be served! Bring your own re-usable bowl and beverage container. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Suggested donation: $5. Space is limited.

Oct 22 Thursday 4pm & 5pm, Orange: March Against the Police State Meet at the Circle of Orange @ 4pm and march towards the Orange Police Department on Batavia St. & Struck Ave. @ 5pm.
Bring your drums or anything that makes noise. End The Gang Injunctions! Stop The Division Of Our Communities! Stop The Harassment Of Day Laborers!

Oct 22 Thursday 5pm-8:30pm, Buena Park: Special Pizza Party/Phone Banking for John MacMurray for Assembly United Food Commercial Workers (UFCW) local 324, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park (Stanton & Crescent) right near Knott's Berry Farm, have offered their location with 30 phones and we need to fill them! The ROV 10/09/09 Report shows there's 8.9 % difference between Republican and Democratic registration in the 72nd AD with DTS being 18.8%. We have a chance to capture a new Democratic seat in Orange County in this special election and you can help us. For questions please contact Marion Pack (949) 922-3273 or marionpack@cableone.net

Oct 22 Thursday 5pm & 7pm, Dana Point: NRC meeting on SONGS license renewal The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is coming to town to talk about relicensing California's nuclear plants. This is your chance to ask questions and voice your concerns.
We are so excited to see democracy work! Supervisor Adam Hill, Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee, Congresswoman Capps, and Senator Boxer all joined the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility in ensuring that our community has a voice in all phases of a license renewal process. The NRC meeting has been rescheduled to:
Oct. 20, at the Best Western Shore Cliff Lodge 2555 Price St. Pismo Beach, CA
Oct. 22, at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, Doheny Beach 34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA
The formal meeting and forum for public comment is scheduled for 7 p.m. with an open house beginning at 5 p.m. At the open house, NRC staff will be available to answer questions. During the formal meeting, members of the public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed changes.
At stake is the revision of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Generic Environmental Impact Statement for nuclear plant license renewals. Once labeled as "generic," it becomes very difficult for citizens and the state to have a say on important unique and local concerns.
You can access a copy of the Draft GEIS for Comments here: http://a4nr.org/library/folder.2006-03-24.4862377158/10.01.2009geis/07.2009nrcdraftreport/view
The Alliance has written comments in this proceeding and they can be read at: http://a4nr.org/library/folder.2006-03-24.4862377158/10.01.2009-geis/10.13.2009geiscomments/view
Background/Talking points are also available as is the entire NRC GEIS Revision for comment. http://a4nr.org/library/folder.2006-03-24.4862377158/10.01.2009-geis/10.13.2009-talkingpoints/view
KEEP IN MIND: The time to share your concerns is before the utilities apply for license renewals. Many issues relating to license renewal are also being reviewed at the California Energy Commission (CEC). The CEC will be holding a hearing on Oct 14th, and comments on the draft are welcome. The Alliance will be testifying and filing comments - soon available at: www.a4nr.org
To ensure our voices continue to be heard: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=19886
Rochelle Becker & David Weisman will be on KCBX (FM 91.7 on your radio or listen live on your computer http://www.kcbx.org/Pages/Programming/listen_live.html )on Wed Oct 14th at 4pm.

Oct 22 Thursday 7, Newport Beach: "The Age of Stupid" movie screening Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.645.8489
Here's another opportunity to see 'The Age of Stupid', the new cinema documentary that asks: "why didn't we stop climate change while we had the chance?" meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/11550765

[Canceled] Oct 23 (Usually 4^th Friday) 4-5pm, Irvine: Imagine Peace Vigil canceled this week I will be out of town. We will be ringing the bells 350 times at our retreat center

Oct 23 Friday 6:30-9pm, Orange: Orange: Friday Prayer Walk PLEASE JOIN US FOR UPCOMING PRAYER WALK
Sponsored by Holy Family Church and led by Monsignor Cook and Father Adrian
Time: Meet at 6:30PM, Procession from 7:00 - 9:00PM Where: Meet at Killifer Park; 147 E. Rose, Orange, CA 92866 (Behind Richland High School and next to the Friendly Center)
The Prayer Walk will start at Killifer Park and we will walk down Olive up to Sycamore, proceed to Cypress Street to Walnut, down Lemon up to Mayfair.
Anyone interested in getting their home blessed please have a small altar in front of your home or please be in front of your home. The procession will start exactly at 7:00PM.
If you have any more questions, please free to contact me at (714) 532-6660. In Peace and Solidarity, Yvonne Elizondo

Oct 23 Friday 6:30-9:15pm, Anaheim: Does Desalination Solve California's Water Woes? Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, California (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org
The "Potluck for Progressives" is a group organized for the purpose of bringing together likeminded people on a weekly basis to break bread and talk about crucial issues affecting the community and the world.
At each meeting, people interested in peace, social justice, labor, and the environment gather to exchange ideas, talk about successes, plan actions, or just engage in a friendly discussion with one another.
Bring a dish to share! Enjoy the bounty that others bring as well! The potluck will start at 6:30 p.m. with a speaker or film to follow at 7:30 p.m. Please join us even if you can't bring any food!
On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Speaker: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. Joe Geever, California Policy Coordinator for the Surfrider Foundation, will do a presentation on the problems of desalination, pointing out the huge energy costs and adverse environmental impacts that Poseidon's plant will have upon aquatic life that live along the coast. He'll argue desalination plants are wholly unnecessary and that the state's "water crisis" is largely due to gross mismanagement of this vital public resource.
Geever will be also be joined by John Scott, a member of Residents for Responsible Desalination, and John Earl, Editor and Publisher of ocvoice.com, both of whom will address further issues pertaining to desalination, including the taxpayer subsidies Poseidon wants to build its plant to the threat this scheme -- an attempt by a corporation to "privatize" a public resource -- poses to the basic concept that water is a fundamental human right that should be owned and managed by the public.
Open Forum 8:30 - 9:15 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Oct 24 Saturday 9am, Laguna Woods: 350 Aerial Art Mosaic Project for International Day of Climate Action Spectral Q Team of Laguna Woods Village Earthworks Club Join with people all over the world to create the Aerial Art Mosaic Project in support of 350's International Day of Climate Action. Help create an collection of Human Aerial Art images composed of people spelling out 350 in as many countries and locations as possible on a single day. Group photo taken 9 am. Wear white/light colors to be seen against the grass, from the air, in the group photo. Contact Shari at 830-5562. Location in Laguna Woods is behind Clubhouse 7.

Oct 24 Saturday 9am-3:30pm, Orange: International Day of Climate Action on United Nations Day Run, Walk, Bike, or Carpool (in your alternative fuel vehicle) to the Outdoor Education Center (located adjacent to Irvine Regional Park) 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA For more information, to download the printable registration form, or to register on-line, please visit the registration website at WWW.OCICE.ORG * Enter the 5K Walk, hosted by the UNA-USA, Orange County Chapter * Join in the hike, beginning at Irvine Regional Park, hosted by the Sierra Club * Join an OC bike club on a ride (from various locations throughout OC) to the Outdoor Education Center * Participate in the tree planting at the Outdoor Education Center * Participate in the aerial photo of the number - 350 that will be uploaded to the 350.org website * There will be a special "hands on" workshop for children by the OEC staff, * Houses of Worship - Ring your bells 350 times! Guest Speakers include: - OC Clergy who have signed the Creation Protection Agreement - Local Politicians that are working to reduce their cities CO2 emissions Keynote address: Chris Prelitz, sustainable architecture, author, and activist Eco-Friendly exhibits-
This rally is a coordinated effort by the following organizations: www.350.org www.earthresource.org www.ocice.org www.una-oc.org www.outdooreducationcenter.org www.sierraclub.com
Press release: bit.ly/1oPJFp

Oct 24 (4^th Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
St. Joseph Center 480 S Batavia St, Orange 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. DIRECTIONS: Turn into the parking lot from Batavia just north of La Veta Ave., drive around to the left, to the south side of the complex. Look for signs to direct you to the room we've been assigned. This time it's likely to be Classroom 3.
web site: ocpeace.org

Oct 24 Saturday 10am-noon, Huntington Beach: Peaceful Rallies for Health Care Insurance Reform 2009! PCH and Main Street, Huntington Beach <
Signs provided - you are welcome to bring your own! Suggested slogans: * Health Care For All! * Portability * Guarantee Choice * Guarantee Choice * Health Insurance Competition = Public Option
Come and show your support for meaningful health care insurance reform that guarantees all Americans have access to health care. This means portability, coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, health care claims are paid not denied, no insurance bureaucrat stands between you and your doctor.
Wear white tops, dress comfortably, sunscreen. Register online, http://www.barackobama.com/index.php
Contact: patgoodman@yahoo.com, 714-847-6617

Oct 24 Saturday 11am, Tustin: "Ringing 350 for Creation", open to the public, corner of Main and "C" St., on the lawn of Tustin Presbyterian Church. Day of Climate Action in partnership with 350.org. global movement to call attention to the need for reducing carbon in our atmosphere to a sustainable 350 parts per million. Church tower bells will ring 350 times during the hour as people pledge something they can do to reduce carbon in the atmosphere. 350 free drought resistant plants and/or tree seedlings. 350 gift birdfeeders to those who pledge. Information tustinpresbyterian.org

Oct 24 Saturday 1-3:30pm, Orange: Pray the Devil Back to Hell the inspiring story of Christian and Muslim women who came together to help end Liberia's civil war. Staging silents protests in front of the Presidential Palace, their actions played a key role in bringing about a lasting peace agreement.
Chapman University - Dodge Hall One University Dr. Orange, CA, 92866 $10 for seniors and students $12 for the general public unifem-usnc.org/chapsocal

Oct 24 Saturday 2pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village Clubhouse 1 "RETHINK AFGHANISTAN" An important documentary film The video focuses on the key issues surrounding this war. It features experts from Afghanistan, the US, and Russia discussing critical issues like military escalation, how escalation will affect Pakistan and the surrounding region, the cost of war, civilian casualties, and the rights of Afghan women. Guests Welcome $2 lagunawoodsvillage.com/article.cfm?id=2781

Oct 24 Saturday 5-7pm, Murrieta: Halloween Wine and Cheese Event with Bill Hedrick Home of Susan and Doug Dye, 39695 Vanderbilt Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563
Join us for wine tasting, tasty snacks and an opportunity to meet Bill Hedrick, a truly awesome candidate for Congress in the 44th Congressional District. Costumes optional - prize for best costume. Disabled access can be provided - please call 48 hours in advance. Suggested contributions: Ghost with the Most-$100; Monster Contribution-$50; The Bat Who's All That-$25; Ghoulist Ghoul-$10. RSVP to 951-698-4199 or email to dyedp39@yahoo.com or visit us at hedrickforcongress.com.\

Oct 24 Saturday 5pm, Huntington Beach: Joe Shaw for Huntington Beach City Council fundraiser Hosted by HB Councilwoman Jill Hardy, Former HB Mayors Connie Boardman and Debbie Cook, Coast Community College District Trustee Lorraine Prinsky At the home of Debbie Cook. Time to be announced. Joe Shaw 714-858-0599 Joe Shaw for Huntington Beach City Council 2010

Oct 24 Saturday 6pm, Costa Mesa: FREE screening of Rethink Afghanistan, Directed by Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films --At Whittier Law School, 1 block north of the 405 Freeway at 3333 Harbor Blvd. -- Rethink delivers a reasoned dialogue from combat veterans, academic experts, government officials and most importantly Afghans themselves. -- USMC vet Rick Reyes will host Q and A. -- a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. -- testified to the US Senate in April, visited Afghanistan with a diplomatic mission in September and addressed Japan's Parliament in October. rethink.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/13363-costa-mesa

Oct 25 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: California Fair Elections Act. Women For: OC is a co-sponsor of a kick-off meeting with Trent Lange, executive director of the campaign to support this act, which will be on the June 2010 ballot. The purpose of the event is to educate and motivate people about the ballot measure. Information: David Sonneborn 714-289-9325 or drsonneb@gmail.com. Location: the Duck Club, at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, at the end of Riparian Way off Michelson in Irvine.

Oct 25 Sunday 1pm, Fountain Valley: Senator Barbara Boxer House Party and Live Webcast with Senator Boxer Live Webcast begins at 1:30
If you would like to ask Senator Boxer a question, please contact Roz Freeman. The Boxer campaign would like to know which house parties to recognize for the questions.
House Party will be held at 9893 Peralta River Circle, Fountain Valley, 92708
Light refreshments will be served RSVP to Roz Freeman by email - rfreewoman@isp.com or by phone 714 262 2314 Campaign donations are welcomed.

Oct 25 Sunday 2-5pm, Irvine: No on 1 Phone Bank to Maine Dance Emotion - Archer's Studio - by Tia Juana's, 14988 Sand Canyon Avenue, #3, Irvine, CA 92618
On November 3rd, the residents of Maine will be voting to take away marriage rights for same-sex couples?JUST like prop 8 did in CA. These last few weeks are the most critical to help the No on 1 campaign. Join us as we call residents in Maine to encourage voters to support marriage equality! Please bring: *cell phone and charger *laptop and charger (if available) *YOUR FRIENDS! This event is sponsored by Equality California - OC, OC Equality Coalition, and Team Courage OC. ocequality.ning.com/events/phone-bank-to-maine

Oct 25 Sunday 5pm, Irvine: MoveOn Council Meeting 6 Gold Bluff, Irvine, CA 92604
Come join the Irvine MoveOn Council for an early Sunday evening Pot Luck at Kate's handicap-accessible House, to celebrate our amazing work and debrief our fantastic Rally held on October 14, and to start planning our next action to Stand For Health Care.

Oct 26 Mon 7pm, Anaheim: You have an unusual opportunity to join other local activists in viewing the latest movie about Global Warming. The Age Of Stupid Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Anaheim 511 S. Harbor Blvd.
Who: You and your friends and family (recommended for those over 13 yrs. old) Check out this trailer for the global premier: vimeo.com/6143388 It's much more fun than An Inconvenient Truth. Fortunately the documentary is so tightly constructed and dynamic you leave the cinema energized rather than terrified and depressed." - :abc.net.au Sign up to attend and see more details at: pol.moveon.org/event/heatupcongress/99145

Oct 26 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

Oct 27 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Santa Ana: Senator Lou Correa needs our help to win re-election, so please join us at a special event supporting his re-election campaign. You are cordially invited to A Taste Of Orange County!
This event will feature the diverse cuisines of our communities. Special guests include: * State Senate President pro Tem, Darrell Steinberg * Actress and community philanthropist, Ms. Kieu Chinh * Comedian & community activist, Mr. Paul Rodriguez
Delhi Center 505- East Central Ave., Santa Ana CA 92707
$100 ~ Ticket $500 ~ Co-host $1000 ~ Host $3900 ~ Supporter $7200 ~ Sponsor Please RSVP to Connie Sanders Emerson at 916-454-4098 or conniesandersemerson@earthlink.net

Oct 27 Tuesday 6:30pm, Anaheim: MoveOn - Issue: Activists' Sanity Join us for our monthly meet/greet/plan at the outdoor foodcourt at Anaheim Plaza. We do what comes naturally and that is usually discussing issues we're concerned about, finding out more about each other, eating and drinking and leaving with a few plans and more clarity. Anaheim Plaza is Just north of the 5 freeway on Euclid Ave. There will be a sign by our table, so you can find us.

[New Location] Oct 27 (4^th Tuesday) 7pm, Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is proud to announce our next guest speaker: Dan Noel, organizer of Orange County 9/11 Truth, who will present the Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth's famed slide show that demonstrates in layman's terms that the official theory of the twin towers' structural failure is a lie and that these buildings were destroyed by controlled demolitions.
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW MEETING PLACE FOR THIS MONTH: La Chiquita 906 E. Washington Santa Ana, CA 92705 (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required; please support our hosts and eat with us.)
Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime.
The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact: admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Oct 27 Tuesday 7-9pm, Orange: Amnesty International Orange group meeting St. Joseph Center, 480 South Batavia Street, Orange, 92868 aiusaoc.org/orange/join.html At our monthly group meetings we discuss current human rights issues, write letters on actions, and plan future events.

Oct 28 Wednesday 11:30am, Irvine: Women For: OC Keep It Growing Organization expert Jane Ballback will speak at Women For: OC's general meeting about successful techniques and strategies used by advocacy organizations to support the issues they care about. Will include topics like growing creating enthusiasm, targeting an audience and keeping membership active. This program is free and open to the public. Location: the Duck Club, located at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, at the end of Riparian Way off Michelson in Irvine.

Oct 28 Wednesday 2:45pm, Garden Grove: Rapid response for Health Care Just heard from the big wigs that MoveOn is targeting those Reps. who have not come out with a stance on the public option. Guess what? Loretta is one of those.
SO... We are asked to run on over to her office tomorrow and ask her to go public in her support of the public option as we stand behind her. We can bring a letter of some sort which proclaims this idea with the signature of our council. (not individuals, though that would be nice) I am working till 2:00 or so, but can plan for us to meet at her office at 2:45. No signs necessary, but they won't hurt. We won't have a meeting planned with her office, since I won't be able to call before I find out what we, as a council, can swing, before I go to work tomorrow. A staffer will be able to see us though, even if it's outside the office doors. (We've done that a lot even with appts.) Can you commit to showing up at her office tomorrow at 2:45? We have our meetup tonight at 6;30, and we may be able to organize something, but whether you come tonight or not, it would be great if you can come tomorrow!
These are the critical days. Let's not let all our rallies, writings and calls go for naught when we can talk straight to the horse's mouth! Does that make sense? Well, you know what I mean. MoveOn is set up for rapid response and boy are we responding. See you tomorrow!
L. Sanchez' office (in office park at Lewis and Lampson) 12397 Lewis St Garden Grove, CA 92840-4695 (714) 621-0102

Oct 28 Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm, Anaheim: Solar Power International Conference & Expo Open To The Public Night Anaheim Convention Center s36.a2zinc.net/clients/sepa/sepa2009/public/Content.aspx?ID=359

Oct 28 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Fountain Valley: Dr. Volker Janssen, The California Criminal Justice System and Its Impact on California's Fiscal Crisis. Dr. Volker Janssen will be addressing the issues of prison overcrowding and its antecedents, as well as how that ties-in to our state's current fiscal distress. Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley. Open to all Democrats. dcwoc.org. For more information, contact Jo Anne Jennings at 714-846-5201 or by email at jennin1944@yahoo.com.

Oct 28 Wednesday 7-8pm, Anaheim: Candlelight vigil/memorial for Julian Alexander just a week after celebrating his wedding and his 20th birthday. Julian heard a disturbance on his lawn and stepped outside the house thinking he would protect his wife and family. He had a stick in his hand; the Anaheim cop had a gun and immediately shot Julian twice with the fatal bullet piercing his heart. Julian's family watched as the cop turned Julian over and handcuffed him before eventually having him sent to the hospital. Three hours later Julian was dead, his family left devastated...
October 28, 2009 marks the one year anniversary of the tragic death of Julian Carter Alexander. This will be a difficult time for us all, we feel that being able to spend this day with family and friends will be a great comfort. We are holding a candlelight vigil/memorial in memory of his life at the site of his death. Please bring a candle to light and join us
Program Arrive by 7:00 pm Opening Remarks, Lighting of Candles and Prayer Reading of an article, Julian's Story written by Brian Whitehead Song by Curtis Alexander, Jr. Moment of Silence Comments of Remembrance The Alexander and Bell Families
Directions - take 91 west, exit Brookhurst, turn left to Crescent ,turn left to Muller ,turn right to 316 N. Muller St. Apt. # A, Anaheim, CA 92801.

Oct 28 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Theresa Harris, Executive Director of Human Rights USA, and Paul Van Zyl of the International Center for Transitional Justice will be the guest speakers at this event, sponsored by Laguna Beach-based Townhall Foundation, dedicated to educating and building awareness on the progress of human rights around the world.
6 p.m. | reception 7 p.m. | presentation
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
RSVP: FREE EVENT - general public must contact Kelley Martin at kelleymartin7@cox.net or 949.923.8280 if interested in attending

Oct 29 Thursday Buena Park: Demand Walmart remove its 'mask' of hypocrisy on health care reform this Halloween: We will gather outside of the Wal-Mart at 8450 La Palma Ave. Buena Park, CA 90703 to pull the 'mask' off of Walmart's stance on health care reform. As part of the "Take Off The Mask, Walmart!" campaign, we will ask Walmart customers to sign an open letter to Mike Duke, Walmart's CEO, asking him to lead Walmart toward better health coverage for their workers and real health care reform for America. Questions? Contact Gilbert Davilla at (714) 920-3417

Oct 29 Thursdays 5-8pm, Buena Park: Help Elect John MacMurray to the 72nd Assembly District on November 17th We believe it is time to bring back responsible government and elect a representative who will work hard for Orange County residents. Since we are dealing with a special election, we have a very short window of time to work and get John elected. With only a few weekends left until the November 17th open primary, this is a GOTV (Get Out The Vote) campaign. We need your help now!
Weekly Phone banking When: Thursdays Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: UFCW 324 (Upstairs Hall), 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620 If you have any questions please contact Julio @ 714-262-8155

Oct 29 Thursday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: "The Age of Stupid" free screening Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 9, Mission Viejo 92691
No charge for Admission, donations appreciated Presented by Green Sanctuary of Tapestry, Greenpeace, Orange County Global Warming Committee, and San Clemente Green

Oct 29 Thursday 7pm, Costa Mesa: PDA meeting Law Ofcs Steven R Young 600 Anton Blvd Ste 650 Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Oct 29 Thursday 7pm, San Clemente: SC Green Drinks OC Tavern, 2369 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
An informal gathering of the greenest minds in Southern Orange County. The only requisite is caring about our planet and it's/our future. meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/11566616

Oct 29 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International, Group 178 meeting Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604
we will have a presentation by Debbie LeAnce on the May 2006 human rights violations that occurred in An Salvador Atenco, Mexico See our website for details aiusaoc.org/irvine/atenco.html

Oct 30 Friday noon, Newport Beach: League of Women Voters - Jim Stewart Climate Change Legislation: The Laws We Need to Save Our Planet Coco's at Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 92660 Climate Change and Environmental Legislation
Humanity's biggest challenge ?! Most environmental scientists agree that climate change is the greatest threat to all life on earth. Learn what they believe must be done to minimize world-wide death and destruction.
The League of Women Voters of Orange Coast is thankful for having EarthDay Organizer and Sierra Club Co-chair Jim Stewart, PhD, as a special guest speaker who will address this subject at our next Lunch with League gathering at Coco's in Fashion Island. He has held several directorship and advisory positions where his expertise on global warming and related environment issues is highly valued.
Jim's presentation will explain the key issues involved in environmental legislation and make recommendations for positive change. He will follow up with Q and A. Don't miss this opportunity to become more informed and motivated to act.
Menu: Choose from: Cod Fillet, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables Chief Salad Half Sandwich (tuna or turkey) with either Salad or Soup French Dip Sandwich and Fries Taste of Season Salad (chicken breast, walnuts, orange slices, bacon, blue cheese)
RSVP is required : Barb Wood 949-400-2183. This event is open to League members and the general public. orangecoast.ca.lwvnet.org

Oct 30 Friday 6-8pm, Irvin:e Fundraiser in support of Irvine City Council candidate Shiva Farivar Jason and Nushin Jazayeri invite you to join them for a fundraiser in support of Irvine City Council candidate Shiva Farivar
Location: 5 Indigo, Irvine, CA 92618 Enter through Eagle Creek - Dial 109 at gate for entry
RSVP: shivafarviar@yahoo.com or 714.878.2904 To learn more about Shiva or to contribute to her campaign online, visit her website at shivafarivar.com

Oct 30-Nov 21 Fri & Sat 8pm, Santa Ana Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble presents the World Premiere of The Medea Complex - a loose adaptation of Euripides' Medea, with a Latina twist.
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble: 310 W 5th Street (2nd Floor) Santa Ana, CA 92701(Corner of 5th & Broadway above El Curtido Restaurant
Join us on October 30th for our Opening Night Champagne reception. There will be a talk-back following the performance with the playwright and director. Sponsored by Bistro 400: bistro400.com
Tickets $20 Opening night $15 General Admissions $10 Seniors & Students (w/ valid ID)
Please RSVP at breathoffire.org or call (714) 600-0129 Dinner and A BOF Show Package Sponsored by Bistro 400 $40 will get you a night of great food and great entertainment! Please visit bistro400.com for more information or call (714) 543-9821

Oct 31 Saturday 9:30am-4pm, Fullerton: John MacMurray Precinct Walking and Phonebanking Sat. Oct. 31 and Sun. Nov. 1 (plus every weekend until the Nov. 17 special election). Location: Chris Fredrickson's home, 610 Laguna Road, Fullerton (off Bastanchury between Euclid and Harbor). Shift times: Sat. #1 - 9:30 am to 1 pm #2 - 1 pm to 4 pm. Sun. #1- noon to 3 pm #2 - 2 pm to 5 pm. If you are coming to phone, you can arrive any time during the shifts. Lists will be available to take home for phoning. For questions, contact Marion Pack, 949/922-3273 or marionpack@cableone.net

[time correction] Oct 31 Saturday 11am-1pm, Anaheim: MoveOn Real Voice for Change: a Halloween Rally for Healthcare Reform corner of Katella and Harbor in Anaheim
Halloween Fun, while we push for health care which includes a public option. Dress up like a hospital disaster, or an evil insurance company! Be creative at our "health care honk and wave" on the busy Disneyland area corner. pol.moveon.org/event/heatupcongress/99110

Oct 31 Saturday noon-3pm, Laguna Niguel: Spooky Halloween Canvass 25034 HIDDEN HILLS RD, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 (HIDDEN HILLS PARK)
We will be canvassing door to door to try and raise support for marriage equality. Wear your Halloween costume, if you have one :) Photographers from OC Weekly will be there, so please come out and support us! http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=158800589821

Oct 31 Saturday 7pm, Santa Ana: Forum: Pro-Democracy Committee in Mexico Let's not forget the dead, tortured, disappeared and political prisoners!!! If you want to be apart of this movement of national liberation, join us to find out how we can help our communities in Mexico, come to the open forum, documentary and discussion. Pro-Democracy Committee in Mexico
El Centro Cultural de México 310 W. 5th St., Santa Ana, CA 92701

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Nov 1 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial vfpoc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=2029
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach to give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice.We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 5PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or large) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
Volunteers: We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meetup at the storage unit, Mini-U-Stor, at 7611 Talbert Ave. HB (that's n/west of Beach Blvd. between Beach and Gothard) at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). We are back to our regular schedule for breakdown, so should start breakdown about 5PM and hopefully have everything back in the storage unit by 6:30. Evening transport help going back to storage is also an area of need.
Hope to see you there, Wage Peace, Ken Arnold VFP Chapter 110, Orange County, CA

Nov 1 Sunday noon-5pm, Fullerton: John MacMurray Precinct Walking and Phonebanking Sat. Oct. 31 and Sun. Nov. 1 (plus every weekend until the Nov. 17 special election). Location: Chris Fredrickson's home, 610 Laguna Road, Fullerton (off Bastanchury between Euclid and Harbor). Shift times: Sat. #1 - 9:30 am to 1 pm #2 - 1 pm to 4 pm. Sun. #1- noon to 3 pm #2 - 2 pm to 5 pm. If you are coming to phone, you can arrive any time during the shifts. Lists will be available to take home for phoning. For questions, contact Marion Pack, 949/922-3273 or marionpack@cableone.net

Nov 1 Sunday 2-4pm, Corona del Mar: Event for Larry Aceves, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction larryaceves2010.com Please Join: Jan Billings * Marc Ecker * Gwen Gross * Julianne Hoefer Mike Matsuda * Alan Rasmussen * Dennis Smith
The Billings' Residence Corona del Mar, CA (Address provided upon R.S.V.P) Co-Chair $6,500 Host $3,000 Benefactor $1,500 Patron $1,000 Sponsor $500 Friend $250 Associate $100 Please RSVP by calling 818-905-9831

Nov 1 Sunday 3-5:30pm, Mission Viejo: WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE "BANDS & BELLIES" A Benefit Concert Proceeds fund the L.A. welcome & hosting of a group of World Marchers on 12/2/09, and the L.A celebration/evening concert!
Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation tapestryuu.org 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 9 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 $20 donation requested at the door
Professional belly dancers, Folk/Folkrock/Indie bands, silent auction, and an address from Mayra Gomez, one of the international World March organizers.
Donations greatly appreciated! Address checks to: Office Of the Americas, "Attention: Shae, for the World March For Peace": 8124 West Third St Ste 202, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Organizer: Alec Marken, 949/370-0523, aleccm@earthlink.net theworldmarch.org worldmarchusa.net

Nov 2 Monday, 72th AD: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION: Closing date of registration for this election.

Nov 2 Monday 7-8:3-pm, Santa Ana: Keeping The Faith for Equality Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
At the one year anniversary of the passage of Proposition 8, we will stand together, not looking back, but moving forward. We will celebrate the progress that has been made in the past year, both in the secular & religious communities. We will renew our support for our friends in Maine and Washington State as they face ballot measures which would strip same-sex couples of relationship protections. Through interfaith prayer, song, and reflection, we are "Keeping the Faith" for equality for all people.
Endorsed by: Unison Interfaith Choir, CA Faith for Equality, Orange County Equality Coalition, Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of CA, Equality California, Progressive Christian Uniting Orange County Chapter, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, Elections Committee of the County of Orange and a number of other organizations are coming together to "Keep the Faith" for equality equalityevents.ning.com/events/keeping-the-faith-orange

Nov 3 Tuesday 7:45-9am, Santa Ana: Anti-PLA Ordinance....WE ARE GOING BACK! Thanks to all of you that attended the Board of Supervisors meeting last Tuesday, October 27, 2009 as the OC Board of Supervisors considered the 1st Reading of the Anti-PLA Ordinance. The meeting for the 2nd Reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for tomorrow November 3rd. Even though the Board voted 5 to 0 in favor of the Ordinance, we are GOING BACK and here are some of the reasons why: -Orange County recently became a Charter County and if we roll over on this issue without a fight, they may attempt an Ordinance to no longer require prevailing wages. -The Board of Supervisors are Directors on the OC Transportation Authority(OCTA). They may make a move to do the same there. We are going back! We need at least the same number in attendance as we had before. COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Hall of Administration 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd. 10 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA (Enter Board room approx 9:00 A.M and fill the seats)

Nov 3 Tuesday 5pm, Corona del Mar: Beth Krom One-Year Kickoff Benefit Marla Bird's home, 4539 Fairfield Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 949 644-4050
Wow! Wine and hors d'ourves and a sunset view of Catalina. Come join us to celebrate the one year kickoff of Beth Krom's campaign to unseat John Campbell as the Representative of the 48th Congressional District. This is a worthy goal indeed!
Bring enough to feed 2-4 and we will have plenty for all. Remember to bring a contribution for Beth and a check for your dues for Diane Moss - $40/over sixty and $50/ under. Invite friends and other like-minded individuals to help build Beth's campaign chest. This event will replace our October meeting.
See you there, Suzanne

Nov 4 Wednesday 11:30am, Irvine: Irvine MoveOn Council "Stand For Health Care" Rally Irvine Spectrum, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 pol.moveon.org/event/standforhealthcare/99312

Nov 4 Wednesday 1-2pm & 5-7pm, Irvine: Make UC Irvine "Green" on November 4th (13th of Aban) Flag Pole, UC Irvine
Please come and support human rights and freedom in Iran by making UCI green on November 4th. We ask you all to wear green throughout the day and meet us in front of the Flag Poles at 1:00 PM. Please be on time so we can have an organized protest. Additionally, posters will be provided for a peaceful demonstration around ring road.
As most of you already know, there will be a nation-wide protest in Iran on the "13th of Aban" which is student day in Iran. Making UCI GREEN on November 4th is meant to coincide with this important day in Iran. Everyone who believes in freedom, please stand for FREE IRAN!
This event is not solely for UCI students. PLEASE POST THE LINK TO THIS PAGE ON YOUR WALLS AND INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
We All will Stand Together In Solidarity with the Green Movement and People of Iran Jamboree & Barranca 5-7pm
Please join us in support for the Iranian people in Iran. We will protest for freedom and democracy for Iran. Please remember everybody is welcome to join for a free Iran!

Nov 4 (1^st Wednesday) 7pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America - Orange County General Meeting Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Featuring! Assemblyman Jose Solorio on the water bonds issue. Gus Ayer on the Orange County Fairgrounds Sale issue. Steve Carpenter from Rebuilding Together and its upcoming volunteer project. Dave Sonneborn on Majority Rule for CA. Plus, Henry Vandermier and DFA's endorsement of his candidacy for Democratic National Committee. Our Community Collection: In support of Women For: Orange County and the organization's gift drive for women incarcerated in CA prisons, please bring any of these small items: soaps, shampoo, conditioners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lip balm, stationery, candy and packets of coffee, tea and cocoa.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@yahoo.com or call 949/872-0966.

Nov 5 Thursday 9am, Pasadena: Protest Torture Judge Jay Bybee with PDA Former Bush chief of Office of Legal Counsel, Judge Jay Bybee, who approved memos which became the basis for "legalizing" torture, will be in Pasadena this Thursday. PDA and other anti-torture advocates are planning a peaceful protest inside his courtroom. We plan to respectfully hand letters to Bybee and his peers pointing out the urgent need for the disbarment and resignation of Bybee in order to honor the integrity of their court, our Constitution, and human rights. We'll be protesting in solidarity with activists in four other cities. The public is allowed inside courtrooms, however be prepared to pass through a metal detector. No cameras are allowed.
WHERE: 125 S. Grand Ave., Pasadena - Courtroom 2 WHEN: 9:00 a.m. Come early to pick up letters. Contact me to print your own: SharonKTipton@gmail.com FYI: www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/calendaring/2009/10/24/pa11_09.pdf

Nov 5 Thursday 10am, Newport Beach: Rana Husseini presents and signs Murder in the Name of Honor: The True Story of One Woman's Heroic Fight Against an Unbelievable Crime St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, 92660 in the Fellowship Hall.
She will sign her book which will be for sale. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited. There will be no charge for this event. Please feel free to publicize this event. You won't want to miss what Ms. Husseini has to say. ranahusseini.com murderinthenameofhonor.com

Nov 5 Thursday 6pm, Dana Point: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Public Hearing Doubletree Guest Suites, Trestles Room, 34402 Pacific Coast Highway. Dana Point CA
Presentation of "independent investigation" assessment of fourth year ?degraded culture of safety? in reactor Unit II
PLUS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS OF CONCERNED CITIZENS ! PLEASE ACT NOW to get at least one leader of your organization to attend and take back the messages of this Edison effort to slip under the radar of State authority. Will Edison and NRC? l. Accept Mitsubishi metallurgical defective steam generators?, and 2. Extend the operation of the reactor without compliance with site specific license safety public proceedings?, and 3. Evade intent of California ?s 1976 US Supreme Court upheld legislation that rejects a nuclear energy future for California until or unless, safe, proven disposal of lethal wastes is provided? 4. Lack of Public awareness and preparedness within 50-100 miles now that SONGS is more vulnerable, aged, etc. , If our State officials require compliance with these and other mandates, laws, promised California Public Utilities Commission reasonableness review, they will not allow re-start of San Onofre II ! More info: Lyn Harris Hicks, 949 492 5078

Nov 5 Thursday 5:35-8:35pm, Anaheim: Protest Sheriff Joe Arpaio LULAC is planning to be there protesting Arpaio anti-immigrant stand and for supporting Hunt.
on the public sidewalks near 1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim. blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/illegals-illegals-illegals/americas-dumbest-sheriff-to-sh

Nov 5 Thursday 6:30pm, Anaheim: 'NAAP-OC Goes Green' Mixer Anaheim White House 887 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
Moe Fakih will shed the light on the "green" industry. What does it mean to be "green"? What can individuals and businesses do to minimize waste and at the same time, save some money? These and other topics will be discussed in the presentation entitled, Sustainability Basics and Benefits. $20 (incl. dinner)

Nov 5 Thursday 7-8pm, Irvine: Afghan women activist and politician Malalai Joya The Cross-Cultural Center in conjunction with Verizon Wireless presents
Rainbow Festival & Conference 2009 LEADING WOMEN OF THE WORLD - - MALALAI JOYA - - Crystal Cove Auditorium, Cross-Cultural Center, UC Irvine
Afghan activist Malalai Joya makes an urgent plea for the world to acknowledge the truths hidden in the corrupt, complex country of Afghanistan. Joya, who states emphatically that the Afghan people view the warlords as no better than the Taliban, made international headlines when she denounced them as criminals at a constitutional assembly in Kabul in 2003. Gaining an army of supporters and enemies simultaneously, Joya became the youngest-ever member of Afghan parliament. In her newly published political memoir, A Woman Among Warlords, Joya uses her personal experiences to outline the oppressive misrule of the past three decades in Afghanistan. A Women Among Warlords is a chilling, vital memoir that reveals hidden truths about Afghanistan and directly addresses the misguided policies of the United States. A book signing will follow her presentation.
~Sponsors: UCI Bookstore, The Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies, The Afghan Development Project, The Afghan Women Mission, The Center for Persian Studies, The Office of the Dean of Students, and The Gender Education Initiative ~

Nov 5 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Rethink Afghanistan is a ground-breaking, full-length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war. We hope to raise critical questions regarding Afghanistan that Congress must address in oversight hearings, which inform the public and challenge policymakers. We strive for more discussion among experts on Afghanistan in conjunction with our documentary campaign.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 N/E corner of Wardman St. and Washington Ave. Washington Ave (not Blvd) runs north and south two short blocks east of Greenleaf Park on Washington (there is additional parking in the back of the church) Walk through the second gate north of Wardman whittierpeace.org

Nov 5 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: General meeting Orange County Chapter ACLU The next general meeting of the Orange County Chapter of the Southern California ACLU will be on Thursday, November 5th at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue @ Waterworks Way, Irvine. Doors open at 7:00 pm and meeting starts at 7:30 Bring a friend!
Speakers will be Naui Huitzilopochtli & Sergio Vera speaking on community problems with Orange City PD, gang injunctions, day laborers, ICE raids, deportations and Orange County homeless.

Nov 6 Friday noon-1:30pm, Orange: One Year After Proposition 8 Where We Are Now and The Future of LGBT Rights
Chapman University School of Law - Room 147. University Dr, Orange, CA 92866
Free to All and Lunch Served Featuring: M. Katherine B. Darmer Professor of Law at Chapman University R.J. Molligan Co-President of the Lesbian and Gay Lawyer's Association of Los Angeles Also featuring OCEC's Storytellers *Sponsored by Chapman Outlaw, Chapman National Lawyers Guild, and Orange County Equality Coalition ocequality.ning.com/events/one-year-after-proposition-8

Nov 6 Friday 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series: A world without Water The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world.
UK & International Documentary Films A World Without Water The world is running out of water All of us will face it soon, some of us are facing it now. truevisiontv.com/water
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=249 6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion Justice@csjorange.org

Nov 7 Saturday 8:30am-1pm, Corona Del Mar: FREE HIV/AIDS workshop Don't wait until you're affected by this growing pandemic Join us for a FREE informative HIV/AIDS Education Workshop Learn about the illness, prevention & safety
St. Michael & All Angels Church, 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona Del Mar, 92625
Plus- Find out how you can change the life of someone living with HIV/AIDS. ACTION's Care Teams provide compassionate community and support for individuals and families in your community
Complimentary breakfast & lunch provided! To learn more or sign up for training, please call or e-mail. Please give your name, address, phone number and e-mail address to: Julio Rodriguez, Executive Director 949.494.5165, Julio@actionoc.org

Nov 7 Saturday 9am-4pm, Irvine: 16th Annual Religious Diversity Forum, Faith & Community Service UCI Student Center
with keynote David Levinson, founder of Big Sunday and recipient of The Governor and First Lady's Medal of Service for Non-Profit Leader of the Year. The forum will also feature a panel of Experts, Social Service Agency Directors and Leaders. Sponsors are OC Volunteer Center, Faith in Youth, South County Outreach, OC Interfaith Coalition for the Environment and Human Options. Objectives: to provide a safe place to explore diverse faith traditions' approach to serving others, the opportunity of enhancing one's capacity to listen to people of different beliefs and identifying our common values, the actual tools and skills to make effective change in your community. Register online at religiousdiversityforum.org

Nov 7 Saturday 9:30am, Long Beach: let's all march together in the: Long Beach Veterans Day Parade WHO: Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), Veterans for Peace (VFP) and Military Families Speak Out (MFSO) and our supporters
WHERE: Atlantic Ave. between Harding and Artesia (look for our banners and flag) (We should be lining up on Atlantic in spot # 140) wear your MFSO t-shirt. If you do not have one, we will have some on hand. NO signs will be allowed Join us - It's Long Beach's second invitation allowing IVAW and MFSO to participate in their Veterans Day Parade. We have some parking passes so call to pick up one before Nov 7. Barbeque after the parade at Pat & Jeff's home, 775 Havana Ave., Long Beach
For more info call 562-522-4241 or e-mail mfsooc@earthlink.net For those from out of town we have members who have opened their home to you.

Nov 7 Saturday 10:30am, Irvine: MoveOn Rapid Response Planning Meeting What happened at the Irvine Spectrum Rally?? Come and find out...and help plan the next one. Our next event will be a MoveOn Rapid Response rally NEXT WEEK at Cong. John Campbell's office in Newport Beach, and WE NEED TO GET MOVING. So, join us at Peets Coffee, across from UC Irvine on Saturday morning, to review how it went at the Spectrum, and to help us plan how to pull off the next one.
Peets Coffee, 4101 Campus Drive (across from UCI), Irvine, CA 92612 pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=99422

Nov 7 (Every other Saturday) 10am-noon, Huntington Beach: Peaceful Rallies for Health Care Insurance Reform PCH and Main Street, Huntington Beach <
Some signs provided but to be sure bring your own! Come and show your support for meaningful health care insurance reform that guarantees all Americans have access to health care. This means portability, coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, health care claims are paid not denied, no insurance bureaucrat stands between you and your doctor.
Wear white tops, dress comfortably, sunscreen. Register online, http://www.barackobama.com/index.php
Contact: patgoodman@yahoo.com, 714-847-6617

Nov 7 Saturday 1pm, Anaheim: Freedom to Travel to Cuba For All Women for Peace Southwest Speaker: Delvis Fernandex-Levy, founder and president, Cuban American Alliance Education Fund, will assess the embargo from a moral standpoint, share his experiences growing up in Cuba before the revolution and his encounter with his family after an absence of 22 years. Refreshments will be served; admission is free; donation appreciated. Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., corner Santa Ana St., Anaheim, CA 92805. Contact Tanya Cole, WFP regional organizer, at 805/421-9708 or Ruth Shapin at 714/567-0188.

Nov 7 Saturday 2-5pm, Palm Springs: 2009 Palm Springs HRC Garden Party The Great Lawn of Casa Encanto Home of Garry Kief HRC Foundation Director Tickets Co Host | $250.00 (2 tickets) Federal Club members | $50.00 per person General Admission - Non Federal Club | $75.00 hrcactioncenter.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100961

Nov 7 Saturday 2-10pm, Santa Ana: 7th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration Fiesta Marketplace (Corner of Bush and 3rd), Santa Ana, CA nochedealtares.org

Nov 7 Saturday 6-9pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Hispanic Women Recognition Banquet & Awards Ebell Clubhouse, 625 N. French Street, Santa Ana 92701
The Awards Program seeks to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Orange County's Hispanic women. Selected honorees exemplify the efforts of all women to make strides in their own personal careers and their continuing effort to our community.
Another purpose of this event is to raise funds that will allow us to support students needing financial assistance with their post-secondary education costs. Your contribution will help us to continue to meet our obligation to support the youth of our community in their pursuit of higher education
Cost: $50.00 per person RSVP to Carole Vargas at 714.241.7527 or email her at c.vargas@prodigy.net. If sending a check, please make the check out to Santa Ana LULAC Council #147 Mail check to Carole Vargas, Hispanic Women Recognition Awards Chair, 2234 N. Towner Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Nov 7 Saturday 6:30-10pm, Anaheim: CAIR-Greater Los Angeles Area 13th Annual Banquet Celebrate CAIR-LA's 13 Years of Service to the Community
On behalf of the Council on American-Islamic Relations of Greater Los Angeles Area (CAIR-LA), it is our pleasure to invite you to attend our 13th Annual Fundraising Banquet. This year's theme is "A New Era of Hope: Our Role, Our Future."
Anaheim Hilton Hotel, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 ca.cair.com/losangeles/event/13th_Annual_Banquet

[POSTPONED] Nov 7 Saturday 7-10pm, Garden Grove: Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project Benefit POSTPONED For ticket refunds, please contact: Thu-Trang Tran (714)363-7869, Mark Giordano (949)701-3156, Electra Teodosiadis (562)431-2153

Nov 8 (2^nd Sunday) 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive WIN OC (short) meeting and call/walk for John MacMurray We are having a very short meeting and a phoning and/or walking session for John MacMurray on Sunday at
610 Laguna Road, Fullerton. We are no longer meeting at Monkey Business Cafe. Attached and pasted below is the agenda for the meeting. Please come!! Thanks, Susan Uballe, President Progressive Women in North O.C. progressivewinoc.org

Nov 8 Sunday Noon-4pm, Costa Mesa: THE CAMP presents the 3rd Annual Greenology, a free green-minded colloquium. Featuring a gamut of green vendors, live music, workshops, food samples, and arts and crafts, Greenology is a celebration of the things we can do everyday to improve our impact on the earth and it is free to the public.
THE CAMP 2937 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, 92626

Nov 8 (2^nd Sunday) 5pm, Tustin: PCU-OC Conscientious Projector: DIRT! The Movie dirtthemovie.org directed and produced by Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow--takes you inside the wonders of the soil. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility--from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. For more info: Erin Weller | eweller@pcu-la.org | 714 721 6554 We acknowledge and thank the Sustainable World Ministry at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for creating Conscientious Projector and letting PCU use the name.

Nov 9 Mon 9-11:30am, Costa Mesa: Public Hearing at Costa Mesa City Council Chambers 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 92626
Assembly Van Tran (the Fairgrounds are in his district) and Assemblyman Jose Solorio are holding a town hall meeting on November 9 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am at the Costa Mesa City Council Chambers to hear from the public. Please attend this meeting and ask the Assembly members to carry a bill that will rescind the sale of the fairgrounds. We don't need more tract homes. We don't need more strip malls. What we need is the fairgrounds to remain as is. Don't be fooled by a non-profit group that wants to buy the fair and claims they want to keep it as is. They can easily flip the property to a developer. The only way we can guarantee it will remain the Orange County Fairgrounds is if it remains in the hands of the state. There is no "safe sale"... only "no sale." Our state property is NOT for sale! Stop the Sale! Derail the Sale! Save the Fair!
WEAR RED on Monday to the Public Hearing. RED for STOP the sale! DerailTheSale@gmail.com

Nov 9 (2^nd Monday) 12:15-1:15pm, Orange: Interfaith Peace Ministry Sisters of St. Joseph - Orange, 480 S. Batavia, Orange, CA 92868
For the November 9th meeting we are most privileged to have speaking on the current state of human rights in Iran, the very engaging, informed, informative, intelligent and articulate, Sunny Zia. Sunny Zia is a native of Iran and holds a master's degree from UCI. She is very much an activist and remains as engaged, as is possible from Southern California, in the fight for freedom, democracy and human rights for the people of her homeland. She represents the organization "Humanity Unites" within the Iran Supporters Network.
Freedom and rights under the rule of the ayatollahs has always been problematic, but the protests over the apparently fraudulent election results this year and the bloody and brutal repression that resulted briefly made this more visible to the rest of the world. That is until the regime managed to lockdown virtually all communication with the outside world, especially internet access and other networks capable of transmitting photos and videos.
Ms. Zia is perhaps the most knowledgeable speaker on this subject in Orange County, so don't miss this opportunity.
Iran Supporters Network is a non-partisan, non-political, non-sectarian civic network of individuals committed to uniting the Iranian American community and the community at large in advocating human rights and freedom for people in Iran. Affiliations of the individuals of the network include University of California Irvine Center for Citizen Peace Building, Humanity Unites, Network of Iranian Professionals of Orange County, United For Iran, and Society for Democracy in Iran

Nov 9 Mon 4pm, Irvine: OUTRAGE Screening (in association with the UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture)
Q&A with director Kirby Dick immediately following, hosted by Prof. Lucas Hildebrand, Film & Media Studies Presented in conjunction with the CLSC conference, "Covering the Law: Documenting Justice in Picture, Performance and Press," November 9-10 socialecology.uci.edu/research/clsc,
Pacific Ballroom C, Student Center, UC Irvine FREE admission From the 405 or I-5, exit Jamboree and go WEST. Turn LEFT on Campus Dr. Turn RIGHT onto the UCI Campus at W. Peltason Drive. Turn LEFT onto Pereira Dr. From SR73, exit University Dr. and go EAST. Turn RIGHT on Campus Dr. Turn RIGHT onto the UCI Campus at W. Peltason Drive. Turn LEFT onto Pereira Dr. The Pereira/Student Center Parking Structure is the first left on Pereira Dr. Parking is available for $5. Follow the "Film and Video Center" pedestrian signs to the bottom floor of the Humanities Instructional Building. Downloadable maps are available on the UCI web site: www.uci.edu/campusmaps.shtml

Nov 9 Mon 7-9pm, Orange: Alia Malek Presents New Book on Arab Americans Arab-American author Alia Malek will present her new book on Arab Americans "A Country Called Amreeka". Free the public, autographed copies of "A Country Called Amreeka" available.
Chapman University, Beckman Hall Room 404, One University Dr., Orange. Parking in any structure, $3 for four hours.
This tour is cosponsored by Levantine Cultural Center, NAAP-OC, Chapman University's Political Science and Peace Studies departments and the Arab Club.

Nov 9 Mon 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village A Conversation about Afghanistan and Pakistan. . . with Anila Ali Educator! Activist! Journalist! Human rights advocate! Passionate believer in human rights and gender equality Strives to build bridges between American society, the Muslim world, and Pakistan Born in Karachi, Pakistan Member of Council of Pakistan American Affairs Contributor to Pakistan Link Serves on a number of Boards Middle school teacher in Irvine Author of Three Steps Behind
Anila will talk about the present situation, women's rights, and economic progress in Afghanistan and Pakistan. She encourages questions and a dialogue with her audience. Guests $2
Laguna Woods Village, Clubhouse 1 open to the public. Please bring this email to gain entrance to Laguna Woods Village.
Clubhouse 1 is located at 24232 Calle Aragon, Laguna Woods, 92637. Enter Gate 1, which is located on southside of El Toro Blvd., between Paseo de Valencia and Moulton Pkwy. Going west (away from the hills) from Paseo de Valencia, it's on the left hand side. cclagunawoodsvillage@gmail.com

Nov 10 Tuesday 4-9pm, Irvine: The Africa Project Fall Fundraiser at Ruby's 4602 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine CA
Please join us for The Africa Project Youth Board's fall fundraiser at Ruby's Diner. Enjoy great food and support a great cause. YOU MUST BRING THE EVENT FLYER!!! Download here dfa-oc.org/images/7030_1238878365495_1035332248_1587681_6361323_n.jpg or send an email to debra@theafricaproject.com

Nov 10 Tuesday 5-8:30pm, Buena Park: Pizza Party Phonebanking for John MacMurray for Assembly. Join John at the UFCW-Local 324, 8530 Stanton, Buena Park (right near Knott Berry Farm) We have 30 phones available. Please help fill them for the final push for the November 17th Special Election. See also Nov 12 Phonebanking

Nov 11 Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: Just One Woman: Wahu Kaara Women for OC's Festive Holiday Gathering, Duck Club in Irvine
Kenyan 2005 Nobel Peace Prize nominee speaking in her only Orange County appearance about empowering women and men for social change. Wahu Kaara is a candidate in the 2012 Kenyan presidential elections and determined to walk the talk of empowering women as agents of social transformation. Free and open to all, guests are encouraged to bring an appetizer, main dish, salad or dessert for four to six people. Women For supports the Action Committee for Women in Prison by gathering holiday gifts for women incarcerated in CA prisons. Allowable gifts: small lotions, soaps, shampoo, conditioners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lip balm, stationery, candy, packets of coffee, tea and cocoa. Please bring donations to meeting. The Duck Club is at the end of Riparian View, off Michelson Dr. between Culver Dr. and Jamboree Rd. Follow signs to San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. womenforoc.org Contact: 949/276-7298
What a wonderful potluck we had this past Wednesday. A huge thanks to Ellen Tewell for all of her organizing of both the potluck and the wonderful visit and inspiring speech from Wahu Kaara. Many asked where they could learn more about Wahu and the two organizations that were mentioned, Project Concern International and Jubilee. Here are just a few of the websites that I accessed. You can go to Google under the titles and find many more. Marilyn Vassos, Peace and Justice Chair WAHU KAARA http://pipl.com/directory/people/Wahu/Kaara http://letasiasa.blogspot.com/2005/09/wahu-kaara-wake-up-to-poverty.html http://word.world-citizenship.org/wp-archive/327 PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL http://www.projectconcern.org/site/PageServer?gclid=CNXM-5rXjZ4CFSQNDQodmnfZpQ http://www.pcizambia.org/ JUBILEE http://www.jubileeusa.org/

Nov 11 Wednesday 6pm, San Clemente: Meeting about the future of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station This is to announce that anyone concerned about any issue regarding San Onofre, public safety, safety of the upgrade project, evacuation, transporting irradiated waste through our communities, storage of nuclear waste, cutting open the containment shell, lack of public awareness in the event of an accident, lack of public information that nuclear energy is not as clean as they allege or as cheap as they allege -- We want representatives from as many organizations as possible. Come be a liaison with your organization. We will need many to support our efforts. WE ARE HOLDING A STRATEGY MEETING for everyone concerned. -
Surfrider Foundation's headquarters. 942 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673
We will provide dinner and drinks so people can come straight from work, (if they don't get Veteran's Day off). RSVP's appreciated. RSVP to to Gary San Clemente Green gary@ha-ap.com; or lynharrishicks@cox.net; or me Craig J. Beauchamp (949) 689-9709 cell (714) 242-7359 Fax legallycraig@yahoo.com

Nov 11 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Meeting Coco's Bakery & Restaurant, 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Agenda Topics for the Wednesday Meeting: - Christmas toy Distribution: Dec 18, 2009 - 81th LULAC Anniversary Banquet: Garden Grove Feb 19, 2010 - LULAC Educational Center Report- Garden Grove. - Youth LULAC Workshop, Dec 13, 2009 - Coastline Comm. College - LULAC Youth Annual conference March 19, 2010

Nov 11 Wednesday 7-9pm, Irvine: The Afghanistan War and the Christian Perspective We will view clips from the film Rethink Afghanistan and have discussion with members of our Panel: Dave Smith, Keith Boyum, and Pastor Paul. This will include arguments for reconsidering our involvement there, the United States position our policy toward Afghanistan and finally a brief outline from a pacifist views on the war.
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604

Nov 11 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: Watergate Figure John Dean to Speak at Chapman John W. Dean Lecture: Watergate: The Final Chapter
Sandhu Conference Center, Room D (on Grand St. one block north of Walnut in Orange) chapman.edu/admission/news/news_story.asp?iNewsID=659&strBack=%2FD

Nov 11 Wednesday 7-9:30pm, Tustin: "Coal Country" Screening Join us for a screening of "Coal Country," a powerful documentary that focuses on the destruction of Mountain Top Removal Coal Mining. Learn why there is no such thing as "clean coal" and why we need to end our dependency on fossil fuels now! Why should Californian's worry about MTR? Because coal is dirty from the time it is mined until long after it is burned to light your home
Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 Irvine Blvd. Tustin, CA 92780

Nov 11 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club - Speaker Councilwoman Toni Iseman at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach, 429 Cypress Street
Join us for presentation and question and answer session with Concilwoman Iseman, addressing a variety of current local issues including the recent actions the city has taken to address the homeless issues within Laguna Beach. Light refereshments will be served. Contact 949/235-8277 or visit lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com. lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com

Nov 11 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1
Special guest speaker, Trent Lange, President of the California Clean Money Campaign, Chair of Californians for Fair Elections. In his capacity as an unpaid volunteer for CCMC, Trent Lange has a passion for fair elections without undue monetary influence from special interest groups. The California Fair Elections Act (CFEA) will bring basic election reform that will allow candidates and elected officials to get out of the money game and back to solving the State?s problems. CFEA will create a pilot project to make voluntary public financing available for candidates running for Secretary of State in 2014 and 2018. Since public financing began in Arizona and Maine, elected officials have passed bipartisan, groundbreaking legislation without fear of retribution from powerful special interests. Come hear this committed and passionate activist speak on clean money.
Meeting also features Club business, legislative action, a raffle and refreshments. Call Betty Brodsky at 458-1075 for more details. Be sure to bring your return address labels for use on our legislative action postcard mailing. PLEASE BRING FOOD ITEMS FOR SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH.

Nov 12 Thursday 8:30-11:30am, Costa Mesa: Orange County Fair Board Meeting Orange County Fairgrounds - Enter in Gate 4 off of Arlington
Please come to the Fair Board Meeting this Thursday and ask the fair board to stop trying to promote the sale of the fairgrounds and get behind the community who are trying to DERAIL THE SALE! Our state legislators got the word loud and clear... now its time to tell our fair board members!

Nov 12 Thursday 11:30am, Newport Beach: Irvine MoveOn Countdown For Change Rally Cong. John Campbell's Newport Beach Office, 610 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cong. Campbell has made his position clear, in response to our letters...NO EMPLOYER-PROVIDED INSURANCE, NO GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED INSURANCE, AND A TAX CREDIT TO BUY FROM PRIVATE COMPANIES...AND A "NO" VOTE FOR A PUBLIC OPTION...SO IT'S TIME TO HIT THE STREET!!!!!
Come join the Irvine MoveOn Council for a March and Rally on November 12. We'll assemble at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, at a location TBD, with our signs, chants, and Progressive energy, and we'll march the short distance to Cong. Campbell's office TO EXPRESS OUR DISAPPOINTMENT THAT CONG. CAMPBELL HAS SIDED WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANIES INSTEAD OF REGULAR AMERICANS WHO NEED AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE. pol.moveon.org/event/countdown/99464

Nov 12 Thursday 5-8:30pm, Buena Park: Pizza Party Phonebanking for John MacMurray for Assembly. Join John at the UFCW-Local 324, 8530 Stanton, Buena Park (right near Knott Berry Farm) We have 30 phones available. Please help fill them for the final push for the November 17th Special Election. See also Nov 10 Phonebanking

Nov 12 Thursday 6pm, Yorba Linda: MoveOn Countdown to Change Rally Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Rally for real healthcare reform and the public option at the Nixon Library where Rep. Gary Miller is hosting a military school event. Bring big signs supporting reform and the public option. Sign up at this link. We already have a pretty good group, but we really need large numbers, and that means YOU since we're influencing the "more difficult Senate bunch" pol.moveon.org/event/countdown/99445

Nov 12 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine: Anthill Pub Mixer with Melissa Fox C-215 Student Center, UC Irvine Student Center
Join the UCI Young Democrats for an Anthill Pub Mixer with Melissa Fox, candidate for the California Assembly for the 70th Assembly District!

Nov 12 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: OC Renewables Irvine Ranch Water District's "Duck Club" Mtg. Room 5 Riparian View Irvine, CA 92612
Interested in Solar, Wind or Thermal technology? Help us promote the use of renewables in Orange County! The November Chapter meeting for the Orange County Renewable Energy Society is coming up on November 12th at 7pm (6:45 meet & greet). The meeting will take place at the Irvine Ranch Water District's "Duck Club" meeting room located at 5 Riparian View, Irvine CA. Join us as we formally introduce our elected Board of Directors as well as begin the formation of various committees. Types of committees include, Education, Membership, Advocacy, etc... If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact OCrenewables@gmail.com. Thank you and hope to see you on the 12th! James Matarese OC Renewables

Nov 12 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Orange: Screening of "The Age of Stupid" It's the answer to: "Why should we stop climate change while we have the chance?" Chapman University, Irvine Lecture Hall Cost: Free Panel Discussion will follow the screening.

Nov 12 (2^nd Thursday) 7-9pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats This month we will be having La Habra City Council Member Rose Espinoza. Bistro 400 400 E. 4th Street Santa Ana, CA ocyd.net

Nov 12 Thursday 7:30-9:30pm, Orange: Orange County Politics Matter More Beth Krom speaks about her race for Congress and how she plans to bring change to Orange County Congressional candidate Beth Krom is coming to Chapman University to discuss education, the environment, the economy, and health care in the context of Orange County politics. Beth Krom has brought her experience as a teacher, a business owner, a community volunteer and a mother to her work as an elected official. She is currently a candidate for the 2010 election in the 48th Congressional district.
AF 211 Chapman University bethkrom.com

[Canceled] Nov 13 Friday 6:30-9:15pm, Anaheim: The "Potluck for Progressives" scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2009 dealing with the "The Tax, Regulate, & Control Cannabis Act of 2010" has been CANCELLED at the request of the speaker. The reasons given can be found at the following link: californiacannabisinitiative.org
I have invited the speaker to come back to a future meeting of the "Potluck for Progressives" when they are ready to go forward with the revised version of this proposed initiative early next year. In the meanwhile, a "Potluck for Progressives" will be held on Friday, November 20th where the Colectivo Tonantzin will talk about racist city ordinances here in Orange County that criminalize day laborers. An email announcement containing more detailed information about this presentation will be sent out fairly soon. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this message. Sincerely, Duane J. Roberts duaneroberts92804@yahoo.com

Nov 13-15 Fri 4pm-Sun Noon, San Diego: California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, 1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109 www.cadem.org/site/c.jrLZK2PyHmF/b.5539823/k.B44C/EBoard.htm

Nov 14 Saturday 8am-2:30pm, Irvine: "Empowering the Woman Within" Conference - Great workshops with excellent topics to empower women and make a difference in their lives.
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY (formerly Chapman College System)16355 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, 92618 $10.00 General Registration $8.00 Students and LULAC members.

Nov 14 Saturday 9:30am-4pm, Fullerton: FINAL Weekend Precinct Walking and Phonebanking for John MacMurray for Assembly. Please put on your walking shoes to precinct walk, or bring your charged cell phone for calling.
Meeting Location : Chris Fredrickson's home, 610 Laguna Rd. in Fullerton (Off Bastanchury between Euclid and Harbor)
The meeting times are, Saturday, 1st shift 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 2nd shift 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Sunday, 1st shift Noon to 3:00 PM, 2nd shift 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM *** If you are coming to phone, you can arrive any time within the scheduled shift hours. *** List will be available to take home for phoning from home for Monday & Tuesday before the election. For questions and to schedule contact Marion Pack, 949-922-3273, or marionpack@cableone.net

Nov 14 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
St. Joseph Center 480 S Batavia St, Orange 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. DIRECTIONS: Turn into the parking lot from Batavia just north of La Veta Ave., drive around to the left, to the south side of the complex. Look for signs to direct you to the room we've been assigned. This time it's likely to be the Aud. Lounge.
web site: ocpeace.org

Nov 15 Sunday noon-5pm, Fullerton: FINAL Weekend Precinct Walking and Phonebanking for John MacMurray for Assembly. Please put on your walking shoes to precinct walk, or bring your charged cell phone for calling.
Meeting Location : Chris Fredrickson's home, 610 Laguna Rd. in Fullerton (Off Bastanchury between Euclid and Harbor)
The meeting times are, Saturday, 1st shift 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 2nd shift 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Sunday, 1st shift Noon to 3:00 PM, 2nd shift 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM *** If you are coming to phone, you can arrive any time within the scheduled shift hours. *** List will be available to take home for phoning from home for Monday & Tuesday before the election. For questions and to schedule contact Marion Pack, 949-922-3273, or marionpack@cableone.net

Nov 14 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: Clean Elections; Changing the Face of America 5:30 pm: Steering Committee to plan Winter 2010 Meetings. Bring your suggestions for movies you would like to see or show. 6:00 pm: Refreshments 6:30 pm: General Meeting begins. A short video: Clean Elections: Changing the Face of America (with Bill Moyers) Brain Storming Session: How can we reach out and convince Orange County voters to pass this measure next June?
Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA

[Date changed] Nov 15 Sun 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of Orange County moved to Nov 22 I flubbed! I reserved the meeting room for all the third Sundays of 2009, but then listed the dates and put 11/22 instead of 11/15. So, let's meet on the reserved date of November 22.
If anyone shows up on Sunday, the 15th, maybe we can go out for coffee -- I'll plan to be there to put up a sign. Pete Anderson meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/11655782

Nov 15 Sun 2:30-4:30pm, Anaheim: You are invited to a community education program to hear a presentation and engage in A Discussion on Anti-Torture with Attorney Jameel Jaffer of the American Civil Liberties Union.
This important upcoming event is co-sponsored by * Los Angeles Region Religious Campaign Against Torture (LARRCAT) * Progressive Christians Uniting (PCU) * The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California * Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA).
Islamic Institute of Orange County, 1220 N. State College Boulevard, Anaheim, 92806
For further information contact: Virginia Classick, Coordinator, vclassick@aol.com or 818-225-0410. LARRCAT (Los Angeles Region Religious Campaign Against Torture)

Nov 15 Sunday 5pm, Irvine; MoveOn Irvine Council It's a Meeting: Bring your great ideas and let's debrief our rally and plan our next event
It's a Party: Celebrate the passage of the healthcare bill in the souse.
Potluck Admission: one main dish, salad, side dish or desrt and beverage of your choice to share, wine, Champaign or $5 in the hat
6 Gold Bluff, Irvine, CA 92604 pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=99646

Nov 15 Sunday 7-8:30pm, Aliso Viejo: Sixth Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Choir Festival Temple Beth El, 2 Liberty, Aliso Viejo
ADMISSION: Bring a generous canned food offering to be given to the South County Outreach to feed the needy during the Thanksgiving holiday. Sponsored by: South Orange County Interfaith Council, Central Orange County Interfaith Council, Institute for Religious and Cultural Competency, O'Connor Mortuary, SARAH.

Nov 16 Monday 7-10pm, Huntington Beach: 68th AD Monthly Speaker Meeting Please join the 68th Assembly Democrats for our monthly meeting at Carrow's Restaurant at the corner of Magnolia and Warner in Huntington Beach. Some of us come early for dinner at 6:30 so if you want eat please come early.
This month our guest speaker will be Phu Nguyen, prospective Democratic Candidate for the 68th Assembly District. Phu Nguyen is businessman and community leader. Born in South Vietnam, Phu came to the United States at age four and has lived his entire life in Orange County.

Nov 16 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Recipe for America: Why Our Food System is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It author Jill Richardson will speak at the Canyon Democrats Meeting. Norman Murray Senior Center, 29456 Veterans Way. For more information, go to canyondemocrats.org

Nov 17 Tuesday 7am-8pm, 72nd AD: 72^nd ASSEMBLY DISTRICT SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ballots will be centrally counted at the Registrar of Voters of Voters office.
If one candidate receives a majority of the votes (50% + 1), no Special General Election shall be held.

Nov 17 Tuesday 7-10pm, La Habra: Special Election Party A Thank You to all our volunteers who canvassed, phone banked, displayed lawn signs, wrote letters and blogged. In other words, all those who cared and made a difference.
Home of John & Ida MacMurray 1504 North Orange Street La Habra, CA 90631 (North of Whittier Blvd. between Euclid and Cypress) Food, Fun and Solidarity while we watch the returns

Nov 17 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County - The Goldstone Report "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict," but everyone calls it "The Goldstone Report." Why has an extremely detailed and dense report of 575 pages written by a committee of respected jurists come under such severe criticism? Tony Litwinko has read the report carefully and has followed the controversy. He will summarize the report and its findings, and apply some close analysis to important sections. This may help you reach your own conclusions.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

Nov 17-20 Irvine: Afghanistan-Pakistan Awareness Week Presented by Afghanistan Development Project and Pakistani Student Association
Nov 17 Tues 12noon-1 pm, Student Center Stage: Cultural Performance. Live performances and fashion show.
Nov 18 Wed 11am-1pm, Anteater Plaza: Free Afghan and Pakistani food. The catch . . . you have to learn something
Nov 18 Wed 7pm-10pm, Humanities Gateway 1800: Film showing "Osama." Inspired by a true story, this award-winning film portrays the story of a girl who defies the Taliban regime and dresses up as a boy to go to school.
Nov 19 Thurs 7pm-10pm, Humanities Gateway 1800: Film showing "In the Name of God." Two brothers, one who remains in Pakistan and one who come to America, and their subsequent clash of civilizations.
Nov 20 Fri 6pm, UCI Student Center, Pacific Ballroom D: Afghan and Pakistani Charity Banquet. Dances, food, music, video, raffle and more. $10 admission. All proceed go to Central Asia Institute. Contact afgdevelopment@yahoo.com

Nov 18 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County hosts PFLAG who will present a program on the promotion of the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley. Open to all Democrats. dcwoc.org. For more information, contact Jo Anne Jennings at 714-846-5201 or by email at jennin1944@yahoo.com.

Nov 18 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: Destination: Africa "African hopes & African dreams" We invite you to join us for the screening of three new documentary short films produced and presented by the students in Chapman University's International Documentary Program.
Shadows in the Forest - NGOs working with pygmies to help them preserve their lands, culture and way of life.
Notre Joie, Notre Vie (Our Joy, Our Life) - NGOs working with children trapped in cycles of sex trafficking.
Eye to Eye - NGOs urging people to quit consuming "bushmeat" a delicacy made from wild apes (gorillas and chimpanzees). Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, 283 N. Cypress Street, Orange, California The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the student filmmakers and reception.

Nov 19 Thursday 6-7:30pm, Tustin: Stop Stupak and Protect Women's Health! 700 S. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92866 Snacks will be provided
Training Session on the Stupak Ban & Mobile Phone Bank (bring your cell!) RSVP By November 17 at publicaffairs@pposbc.org
Mark your calendars! Volunteer Night is every third Thursday of the month.

Nov 19 Thursday 6-8pm, Westminster: Karaoke with Contreras Westminster School Board Trustee Sergio Contreras is up for re-election next year. Join: Sergio Contreras Westminster School Board Trustee and "Sing Like A Rock Star!" at a fabulous FUN-draising event Prizes, Refreshments & Hors d'oeuvres!
Westminster Lanes' "Press Box Lounge" 6451 Westminster Blvd Westminster, CA 92683 (Corner of Westminster Ave. & Edwards St) Spectacular Sponsorship Levels: $50 "15 minutes of Fame" $100 Rising Star $250 Celebrity $500 Rock Star $1000 Icon For more information call (714) 305-9714. Please send checks payable to: Friends of Sergio Contreras, ID#1225843 P.O. Box 10893 Westminster, CA 92685-10893

Nov 19 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, Irvine: "The Age of Stupid" Humanities 262, UC Irvine Campu
Free movie screening of "The Age of Stupid" sponsored by the UCI CALPIRG. ?The Age of Stupid? is the new cinema documentary from the Director of 'McLibel' and the Producer of the Oscar-winning 'One Day in September'. This enormously ambitious drama-documentary-animation hybrid stars Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite ('The Usual Suspects', 'In the Name of the Father') as an old man living in the devastated world of 2055, watching 'archive' footage from 2008 and asking: why didn't we stop climate change while we had the chance? It takes viewers through a world-wide journey that explores the roots of the crisis and our failure to confront it in this fictionalized (but all-too-possible) future.

Nov 19 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Yes Men fix the World at UCI campus Humanities Instructional Building www.humanities.uci.edu/fvc/schedF09_06_yes-men-fix-the-world.html

Nov 19 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: OC Green Drinks OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look.
The Road Less Traveled Store, 2204 N. Main Street, 92706 roadlesstraveledstore.com

Nov 20 Friday 11:30am-1:30pm, Orange: Professor Linda Cohen on Coping with California's Fiscal Crisis. Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Central Orange County.
Cohen is an Economics Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in the School of Social Sciences at UCI. She's also one of the founding faculty members for UCI's new School of Law. Her research expertise is in areas of political economy, social choice and government regulation. She has served on committees and commissions for the State of California, the National Academy of Sciences, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Location: Yen Ching Restaurant, 574 S. Glassell Street, Orange. (Just north of the 22 Freeway.) Cost: $12.00 for three-course lunch, including tax and tip. For reservations, call Christine Moore at 714-508-2563.

Nov 20 Friday noon, Newport Beach: The Enemy Within: Unconventional Security Measures Bryan McDonald, Ph.D
Is our nation adequately protected from attacks from hidden sources? Can we, as American citizens, feel secure that our government is providing the necessary tools of defense against hidden enemies. Are potential threats sufficiently monitored? Come join our next Lunch With the League of Women Voters for a thought provoking discussion which will provide answers to these and other questions about national and local security issues. Our guest lecturer, Dr. Bryan McDonald, will address this subject with clarity and objectivity in an effort to provide us knowledge and understanding that is free of emotional bias. Some of the specific topics will be 'terrorism and crime, threats from infectious disease, and security implications of environmental and climate changes.' Dr. McDonald is the Assistant Director of the Center for Unconventional Security Affairs in the School of Social Ecology, UCI. His research explores the changing shape of world politics since the end of the Cold War with a focus on human, environmental and international security.
Coco's at Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach 92660
RSVP is required and cancellations by Nov. 19: Barb Wood 949-400-2183. This event is open to League members and the general public.

Nov 20 Friday 6:30-8pm, Santa Ana: Transgender Day of Remembrance gay, lesbian, transgender, bi, equality, candle light vigil, hate crimes, civil rights, march,
The Center Orange County 1605 N. Spurgeon St. Santa Ana, CA 92701
Please join us for a vigil in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Throughout the world, people gather every year to pay respect to those needlessly killed by hate crimes against the transgender community, and to call attention to the threat of violence faced by gender-variant people. This event is sponsored by Equality California, The Center Orange County, Human Rights Campaign, Orange County Equality Coalition, Team Courage Orange County, and PFLAG. For questions, please contact Daniel Shad at (949)231-8595 or by email at daniel.shad@eqca.org

Nov 20 Friday 6:30-9:15pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: The Criminalization of Day Laborers in Orange County Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, California (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org
The "Potluck for Progressives" is a group organized for the purpose of bringing together likeminded people on a weekly basis to break bread and talk about crucial issues affecting the community and the world.
At each meeting, people interested in peace, social justice, labor, and the environment gather to exchange ideas, talk about successes, plan actions, or just engage in a friendly discussion with one another.
Bring a dish to share! Enjoy the bounty that others bring as well! The potluck will start at 6:30 p.m. with a speaker or film to follow at 7:30 p.m. Please join us even if you can't bring any food!
On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Speaker: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. During the past few years, several municipalities here in Orange County have passed city ordinances which make it a misdemeanor criminal offense for day laborers, mostly of Mexican ancestry, to congregate on public sidewalks for the purpose of seeking work. Many of these ordinances not only have violated state and federal constitutional guarantees of free speech and assembly, but specifically zero-in on the activities of day laborers and make them targets of intense police repression.
Members of the Colectivo Tonantzin, an Orange County-based grassroots organization that defends the rights of undocumented workers from harassment and abuse by police and the Minutemen, will deliver a presentation on their efforts to fight these city ordinances in Costa Mesa, Orange, and elsewhere. Come to this meeting to learn more about: how these racist and discriminatory city ordinances are used to criminalize efforts by day laborers to seek work; which local politicians are behind them; and what you personally can do to fight the
Open Forum 8:30 - 9:15 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Nov 21 10am-noon, Irvine: The Africa Project Training Workshop for Youth Board Members and Other Volunteers Join The Africa Project and help us make the difference in the lives of children in Africa devastated by poverty and AIDS. This training is for: Youth Board Members Young Professionals Board members TAP Ambassadors Anyone who would like to get involved and make a difference! Irvine High School in Room HLG 4321 Walnut. Irvine. CA 92604 RSVP: Call 949-502-7921 or send an email to debra@theafricaproject.com

Nov 21 (Every other Saturday) 10am-noon, Huntington Beach: Peaceful Rallies for Health Care Insurance Reform PCH and Main Street, Huntington Beach <
Some signs provided but to be sure bring your own! Come and show your support for meaningful health care insurance reform that guarantees all Americans have access to health care. This means portability, coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, health care claims are paid not denied, no insurance bureaucrat stands between you and your doctor.
Wear white tops, dress comfortably, sunscreen. Register online, http://www.barackobama.com/index.php
Contact: patgoodman@yahoo.com, 714-847-6617

Nov 21 Saturday 11am-6pm, Newport Beach: Green Movement Awareness Day GreenGo Enterprises 2122 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, 92663
We had so much fun the first time, we want to do it again! Come test drive all sorts of electric vehicles at our 10,000 sq.ft. building on the beautiful waterfront of Newport Harbor. Parking is available as well as metered parking spots near by.. Food & beverages will be served. $Thousands$ in prizes will be raffled off. New innovations in green transportation, clean energy sources, ways to improve communities and much more. Wear something green! Entrance is free! Parking is available next to the building as well as meter parking. Purchase raffle tickets to win prizes. There will be fun for all ages. Dress attire will be casual.

Nov 21 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church & State, Annual Meeting and Appetizer/Dessert Potluck, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine. Open to all. No charge. au-oc.org. For more information, contact Steph Campbell at 714-299-4551 or by email at orangecountyau@yahoo.com.

Nov 21 Saturday 5-10pm, Irvine: OC Equality Coalition Anniversary Tia Juana's Restaurant 14988 Sand Canyon Irvine, CA Tia Juana's Restaurant 14988 Sand Canyon, Irvine CA 92618
Please join us in celebrating our first anniversary and help shape our future. FREE FOOD & FREE DRINKS

Nov 22 Sun 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of Orange County Our general meeting in November will be an open forum, in which attendees will be able to participate in a general discussion of issues and questions of interest to humanists, secular people, and others.
Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/11655782

Nov 22 Sunday 4-6:30pm, Mission Viejo: World March For Peace & Nonviolence "Bands & Bellies II" A Benefit Concert Proceeds fund the 12/2/09 passage of the World March through SoCal, and WORLD MARCH for 'ALL" -Affirming Love & Life- Peace Concert at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in downtown L.A.
Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation tapestryuu.org 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 9 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (in the Vista Viejo plaza) $10 donation suggested at the door (No one turned away)
Professional Belly/Persian/Irish/Bolivian dancers, folkrock music, singer/piano duet, Ukrainian music, harp, henna, massage, silent auction (clothes www.byrodesigns.com, books, banners, scarves, dance lessons!), and an address from Mayra Gomez, one of the international World March organizers.

Nov 22 Sunday 7pm, Irvine: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE & JUSTICE MOVIE NIGHT "View From a Grain of Sand" This film examines the issue of Afghanistan, the war and the current status of women in that country through the eyes of three Afghan women: a doctor, a teacher, and a rights activist. It is the story of how war, international interference and the rise of political Islam, have stripped Afghan women of rights and freedoms.
Director/Producer, Meena Nanji will join us. She is an American filmmaker who has produced, written and directed award-winning documentaries. Join us for this enlightening evening of film and discussion!
Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604

Nov 23 Monday 9am, critical OCTA meeting, March Cuts - Board Vote OCTA Headquarters at 600 S Main St. at La Veta, Orange, CA

Nov 23 Monday 6-8:30pm, Mission Viejo: Free By The People screening at Saddleback College Saddleback College Student Services Center (SSC) 212, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
A film documenting the Obama campaign from the Iowa Caucus' to election night in Grant Park. Come join fellow Orange County volunteers and supporters from the Obama campaign as we look back on 2008 and take a look forward to 2010. Speakers: Bill Hedrick- Democratic Candidate for Congress (44th District) Beth Krom- Democratic Candidate for Congress (48th District) Andrea Putnam- OC Representative - Organizing for America

Nov 23 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

new Nov 24 Tuesday noon-2pm, Irvine: Rally At Admin Builiding - The Funeral for Higher Education Administration Building UCI
MAKE SURE TO WEAR BLACK!!! The UC has voted to raise tuition by 32%! Students were brutally assaulted at UCLA for using their right of freedom of speech! Cuts are coming from the bottom not the top, while the administrators are getting raises workers are getting fired and student class sizes get larger. It is time that we as students come together in solidarity to tell the UC it's our UC!!! Come out and hear stories from those affected and find out what we can do from here! Please invite at least 10 others. This is our time in history will we live up to the responsibility? We stress that this is a peaceful rally, however, we as citizens of the United States can and will exercise of First amendment Rights of free speech!

Nov 24 Tuesday 6pm, Costa Mesa: Peaceful Foie Gras Protest at Marché Moderne Restaurant in South Coast Plaza Marché Moderne, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Help OCPA demonstrate against Foie Gras at Marche Moderne Restaurant in South Coast Plaza! The mall duped us last Friday night with unlawful restrictions on our group size and poster content, but now, armed with a new understanding of our legal rights, we're headed back for round two.
We've attempted unsuccessfully to convince the restaurant's management to take Foie Gras off their menu. Now it's time to explain to their customers that Foie Gras is cruel, and those who support Marche Moderne support cruelty.
Those who eat Foie Gras are eating the diseased, unhealthy liver of a duck which is 85% fat, a disgusting prospect in itself.
But it's not just unhealthy for humans. Foie Gras is created by forcibly restraining ducks 3 times a day while a rough steel pipe is shoved down their throats to overfeed them and make their livers swell to 10 times normal size. The birds often die during the feeding process from injuries to the stomach or esophagus. Those who don't die experience the same extraordinary pain a human would if force-fed 40 pounds of pasta per day.
The Foie Gras campaign has resulted in several local restaurants removing Foie Gras from the menu, including Five Feet, the Sky Room, DaVinci's, Mr. A's, Hammamori, French 75, and Laurel's. Please help us make Orange County Foie Gras-free.
We have signs and banners. We just need your presence to help the animals. Learn more here: meetup.com/OCPAUSA/calendar/11926045

Nov 24 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will discuss: * Update on what's going on in Darfur, Burma and the Congo. * Launch of the National Canvas in the first week of December. * Planning for the screening of The Greatest Silence in early 2010. We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. Here is the address. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660 If you'd like to get involved and help with the planning of any of these activities, we would love to have you come and attend :) ocfordarfur.org

Nov 24 (4^th Tuesday) 7pm, Orange: This month, the Patrick Henry Democratic Club joins with Military Families Speak Out to present our very special guest speaker, David Swanson, who will discuss and sign his new book "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union."
Teamsters Local 952 140 S. Marks Way Orange, CA
(Please note: this is NOT a restaurant - food and drink are not provided.) Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime. The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact: admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org
Would your organization like to table; call Pat Alviso at 562-833-8035

Nov 24 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Gustavo Arellano speaking at interfaith Thanksgiving Service with Irvine United Congregational Church at University Synagogue
Gustavo Arellano is a familiar presence on Southern California radio as a frequent guest on liberal and conservative talk shows, where he discusses local and national issues. He writes "¡Ask a Mexican!," a nationally syndicated column (and now a book) and he's the winner of the 2006 Association of Alternative Weeklies Award for Best Column. He is a contributing editor to the op-ed page of the Los Angeles Times and has appeared on Today, Nightline, NPR's Talk of the Nation, and The Colbert Report."
University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Nov 25 Wednesday 4:45-6:30pm, Costa Mesa: 2nd Annual OCC Amnesty Competition: Homelessness & Helplessness in "The OC" The Forum, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road
OCC Amnesty cordially invites you to reexamine and propose solutions to the escalating problem of HOMELESSNESS. This is your shot to stand up, speak up, and get paid. Win some gift cards, recognition, and the privilege of being onstage with the leading voices in the community on the issue of poverty in Orange County. Even if you can't attend on the night of the event we will gladly accept your entries, so show us your stuff. The Challenge: Express your views on poverty in any art form or medium; poem, song, essay, photography, film, etc. Email your pieces or submit them at our meetings on Wednesdays from 3-4PM in Art Center 311. The deadline is 11/18. Speakers: Julia Sutton, an OCC alumnus, will be sharing her story and the struggles she faced on her path to success. Then Dwight and Leia Smith, who operate the Isaiah House, a shelter just 6 miles from OCC, will address how students can get involved. Price of Admission: One article of clothing. Winter is coming, and the homeless could use anything you no longer wear; used jackets, clean socks, etc. We will also be accepting donations of clothes or cans at any of our meetings.

Nov 26 Thursday noon-3pm: Anti-Thanksgiving Protest Lecture We Did Not Give Anything to The Europeans! They Stole It All! Hosted by Colectivo Tonatzin and Mexica Movement
Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W. 5th St. / Second floor Santa Ana, CA 92701

Nov 27 Friday 10-6pm, Santa Ana: BUY NOTHING DAY-Black Friday We are honoring Buy Nothing Day at our store on Friday Nov 27th. Our store will be a site for trade barter only, no cash or cards, bring something to trade and trade with others. Our back lot will have items for trade only. We will be hosting beverages, and snacks.
The Road Less Traveled Store, 2204 N. Main Street, 92706 roadlesstraveledstore.com

new Nov 27 Friday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Thanks, but No Thanks, An Alternative Way to Celebrate a Day of Giving Thanks, 934 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana 92707 (between Flower St. and Lowell St. Thanks, but No Thanks" is a yearly gathering (since 1992) of friend and family held the day after Thanksgiving. It is a potluck, with the hosting family providing the main dish. An open microphone allows participants to share poetry, music, art and political, social or personal commentary. Participation is encourages, but not required. Contact Gerardo Briceno, 714/546-5980.

new Nov 30 Monday 6:30-8pm, Laguna Beach: Rethink Food Panelists from Transition Laguna, The Ecology Center, The Road Less Traveled Store, South Laguna Community Gardens, Permaculture Institute of Southern California, and Harvest to Home present options for locally grown, distributed and preserved foods.
Anneliese School, 20062 Laguna Canyon Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

DECEMBER

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Dec 1 Tuesday 2-6pm, Laguna Beach: World AIDS Day Cobble Stone Park, PHH & Broadway, Laguna Beach
Free Raid HIV-antibodies Testing 3-5pm A candlelight vigil 5pm shantioc.ning.com/events/world-aids-day

Dec 1 Tuesday 6-7:30pm, Costa Mesa: World AIDS Day - Gathering & Candlelight Vigil Fairview Community Church, 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, 92626
World AIDS Day is the time to remember those who we have lost to AIDS and to take stock of progress in responding to the pandemic. Come join us for an interfaith service and candlelight vigil to mark World AIDS Day on Tues. Dec 1st. ocequality.ning.com/events/world-aids-day-gathering

Dec 1 Tues 6:30pm, Huntington Beach: Holiday Pot Luck Party, 68th Democratic Assembly District PAC and 67th Democratic Area Wide Alliance. Speakers include State Senator Lou Correa, Coast Community College Board President Jim Moreno, City Councilmember Jill Hardy, OC Central Committee Carina Franci-Pantone. Opportunity drawing, silent auction and opportunity to meet candidates, VIPs and elected Democrats. MC is Ray Cordova. Co-chairs are Jim Benson and Mohammad Amin. Requested donation is $10. Location: International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach. Mail your name, address, city, state, zip, number attending and dish you are bringing to 68th Assembly Democratic PAC, c/o Jim Benson, 11382 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92843.

Dec 2 Wednesday 5pm, Huntington Beach: Protest at the Pier HELLO EVERYBODY! This WEDNESDAY December 2nd. You're all invited to join us at the Huntington Beach Pier to protest against war and for PEACE. This is if Obama announces sending more troops to Afghanistan. Otherwise the protest continues each Sunday noon to 1:00 as it has for the past 5 years. Remember! Crabbys validates. Marselle Sloane <oddcatout@hotmail.com>

Dec 2 (1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays) 5:30-7pm, Orange: CODEPINK Vigil
Dear OC Code Pink Activists and Supporters, For the third consecutive year, Code Pink OC will be supporting the efforts of MFSO-OC by collecting holiday gift items for our U.S. troops serving in Iraq & Afghanistan. You are encouraged to bring items to our next Traffic Circle vigil next Wednesday Dec. 2nd. And you are welcome to help with the "Packing Party" at 12:00 noon next Saturday Dec. 12th. at Pat and Jeff's home at: 775 Havana Ave. in Long Beach.
Here is a list of items needed:
Foods: Beef jerky, Slim Jims, Nuts, trail mix, Tuna lunch kits, canned tuna, granola, and snack bars, Pop Tarts, Fruit snacks, roll-ups, dried fruit, Powdered drink mixes (Gatorade, Kool Aid, Crystal light), Hot chocolate, cider packets, Cookies, candy (not chocolate), breath mints, Peanut butter filled pretzels, crackers, Single serve cans of fruit, ravioli, etc., Easy Mac, Cup a Soup, Ramen packets, Vienna sausage, Instant oatmeal/Cream of Wheat packets, Microwave popcorn, corn nuts, Pringles, Lays potato chips canisters, Red vines, Twitzlers, Skittles, Nerds, etc., and Sunflower seeds.
Non-Food items: DVDs, CDs, Paperback books, magazines, Batteries, Pens, envelopes, writing tablets, Deodorant, hand warmers(from sport stores), Disposable cameras, Prepaid phone cards, Sunscreen, baby wipes, Chapstick, Disposable razor blades, Non-aerosol shaving cream, Travel games, puzzle books, and cards.
Cash donations are also much appreciated to help with shipping costs. Thank you for your generous support of our troops! And I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! Sincerely, Kathy (Code Pink OC)

Dec 2 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Costa Mesa: Katrina Foley's Holiday Soiree & Benefit, Silent Auction to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank and Costa Mesa Senior Center Lunch Box Program Mesa Restaurant @ The Camp, Atrium Room, 725 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA.
Cocktail attire. $75 individual tickets. Each guest is requested to bring one health meal for seniors (non-perishable goods). Please make your contribution payable to: Friends for Foley. For individual contributors, please provide Name, Address, City, Occupation, Employer. Mail to Friends for Foley, 1600 Dove St., Ste 101, Newport Beach, CA 92600.

Dec 2 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Costa Mesa: AIDS Services Foundation Orange County Holiday Party Join us again this year as we celebrate the holiday season at Costa Mesa's swank and plush Shark Club. The perfect venue mixed with the perfect season combined with a perfect blend of spirits, victuals and entertainment can only equal a perfect celebration!
We are thrilled for the return of Tijuana Dogs to help us unleash the perfect party. This evening is also your opportunity to complete your holiday shopping at our tempting silent auction. And no one will be able to resist what is sure to become an annual ASF tradition... the Kids Club Holiday Ornaments (Holiday Ornaments created by the children of ASF's Kids Club!)
The Shark Club, 841 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Purchase your tickets online today at ocasf.org/holiday-party !

Dec 2 Wednesday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County Monthly Meeting Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S. Coast Dr. (Metropointe Ctr)
Mostly social, but some progressive politics too! Please join as we head into our 7th year of promoting the progressive agenda in Orange County. Most meetings are intensely political, but this one will focus on enjoying each other's company - and thinking about 2010 a bit. We're hoping old friends will be there - along with new friends and all the regulars. Collection: We are collecting items for Military Families Speak Out holiday gift packages for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and non-perishable food items for Second Harvest. For the gift packages, bring personal items (socks, toothbrushes, lip balm, etc.,) CDs, DVDs, candy, snacks. Contact: Susan Kopicki 949/872-0966 or sckopicki@yahoo.com. web site: dfa-oc.org.

Dec 3 Thursday 5-7pm Laguna Beach: Holiday Happenings, Laguna Beach Democratic Club, LBDC Pre-Art Walk Mixer, Picayo Restaurange, 610 N. Coast Hwy. Meet other local Democrats while supporting local businesses. Special drink prices, complimentary appetizers and a raffle with great prizes. Members receive 25% off food the night of the event. Contact 949/235-8277 or visit lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com.

Dec 3 Thursday 6pm, Tustin: Orange County NOW Holiday Party Join us for an evening of delicious food and fun with your favorite feminists! Thursday, December 3, 2009 6:00 pm (socialize) / 7:00 pm (dinner)
Rutabegorz Restaurant, 158 West Main Street in Tustin
NOTE: Please bring a check or cash to pay for your meal - credit cards will not be accepted. Meet like-minded feminists and purchase holiday gifts at our silent auction! RSVP: Kim Salter at kimsalter@cox.net or call (949) 230-1169

Dec 3 Thursday 6-8pm, Laguna Beach: Special Evening With Melissa At Picayo Join Melissa Fox and the Laguna Beach Democratic Club at the Beautiful Picayo Restaurant! 610 N. Pacific Coast Highway (Boat Canyon Dr.) Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Cost: $35 per person (no charge to members of the Laguna Beach Democratic Club). Visit Melissa's website @ votemelissafox.com

Dec 3 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: What Would Jesus Buy? follows Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir as they go on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the Shopocalypse: the end of mankind from consumerism, over-consumption and the fires of eternal debt!
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 N/E corner of Wardman St. and Washington Ave. Washington Ave (not Blvd) runs north and south two short blocks east of Greenleaf Park on Washington (there is additional parking in the back of the church) Walk through the second gate north of Wardman whittierpeace.org

Dec 3 Thursday 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International, Group 178 November/December combined meeting Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604 aiusaoc.org/irvine

Dec 4 Fri 4pm, Irvine: Health Care Reform Now, Stupak NEVER! and other rallys Rally at the Truman Dinner
Outside the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport Join us as we rally support for Health Care Reform and demonstrate our opposition to the Stupak amendment. We want to let Speaker Pelosi know that we appreciate her leadership on Health Care Reform but send a clear message that any bill that includes Stupak language is unacceptable.
David G. Trujillo | Public Affairs Manager Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties 700 S Tustin St | Orange, CA 92866 P: 714.633.6373 x214 | E: dtrujillo@pposbc.org | F: 714.633.1784
Several other groups will be rallying with other messages.

Dec 4 Fri 6pm, Irvine: 15th Annual Harry S Truman Awards Dinner This year, our special key note address will be given by Speaker Nancy Pelosi! This year's award recipients are: Harry S Truman Award honoree will be Assemblymember Jose Solorio. Samuel Gompers Award honoree will be Florice Hoffman. Lifetime Achievement Award honoree will be Marti Schrank.
Irvine Airport Hilton, 18800 MacArthur Blvd. Irvine, CA
General Admission: $150 per person Sustaining Member Rate: $125 per person actblue.com/page/2009truman

Dec 4 Friday 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series: Three Seasons The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world.
Three Seasons is an inspiring film that links 3 powerful stories to loss and healing - a former American serviceman returns to Ho Chi Minh City in search of the daughter he fathered during the war; humility and kindness - a young woman harvests lotus flowers for a leper; and compassion and love - a lonely driver yearns for love and finally finds it. -- 1999, 110 minutes sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/images/Flyer%20December%20Film.pdf
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=250 6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 9:00 Discussion Justice@csjorange.org

Dec 4 Friday 6:30-9:15pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: "The Inuit: A Warm Culture in an Inhospitably Cold Environment" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, California (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org
The "Potluck for Progressives" is a group organized for the purpose of bringing together likeminded people on a weekly basis to break bread and talk about crucial issues affecting the community and the world.
At each meeting, people interested in peace, social justice, labor, and the environment gather to exchange ideas, talk about successes, plan actions, or just engage in a friendly discussion with one another.
Bring a dish to share! Enjoy the bounty that others bring as well! The potluck will start at 6:30 p.m. with a speaker or film to follow at 7:30 p.m. Please join us even if you can't bring any food!
On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Speaker: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. In 1996, Berty Segal Cook was invited by the Inuit of Barrow, Alaska to design a program that would train their teachers in strategies to develop, maintain, preserve, and revitalize their Native language. At that time their Native language was in danger of dying out. This began a series of trainings with 14 different tribes of First Nation People in Canada and indigenous peoples in the United States. Between 2007 and 2008, Berty worked with the Canadian Inuit. These teachers came from nine different islands along the Northern coast of Canada. In this presentation, Berty will show a slide presentation describing this recent experience working with the Inuit of Northern Canada. The goal again was to train them to preserve their Native languages. She will share what she learned about the culture and values of these highly intelligent, advanced peoples. Berty, is rated one of the top ESL/Foreign language teacher trainers in the nation. She has trained teachers across the United States and in 20 other countries. She has worked with 15 different bands (tribes) of indigenous peoples across Canada, Guam, and the U.S. Her book, "Teaching English Through Action," has been translated into a number of languages, including 12 native languages.
Open Forum 8:30 - 9:15 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Dec 4 Friday 7pm, Cypress: The Friendship Village is an award-winning 50-minute documentary by Canadian filmmaker Michelle Mason about an international group of veterans who are building a village in Viet Nam for children with Agent Orange-related disabilities. Built on a former rice paddy near Hanoi, the Friendship Village stands not only as a symbol of peace and reconciliation, but as a testament to the potential for all people to come to terms with the past, heal the wounds of war, and create a better world.
at the home of Marjorie Robertson at 8361 Monique Way in Cypress
Paul Wicker will discuss his visit to Vietnam and why that is important to us today.
Contact Marjorie at 714 995 2682 or robertsonmarjorie@yahoo.com for more information

Dec 5 Sat 9am-2pm, Irvine: Week of the African Child - Youth Conference on AIDS Lakeview Senior Center in Irvine
The Week of the African Child is observed in conjunction with World AIDS Day (December 1st) and is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness regarding HIV/AIDS both in Africa and the United States. The annual Youth Conference on AIDS is open to high school students who attend high school in Irvine (or who live in Irvine), including: * Beckman High School, Irvine * Creekside High School, Irvine * Irvine High School, Irvine * Northwood High School, Irvine * University High School, Irvine * Woodbridge High School, Irvine Featuring: Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass, MD, Ph.D. Description: This annual conference is coordinated and hosted by student leaders from the City of Irvine High School Youth Action Team, UCI AIDS Fundamentalists, and The Africa Project Youth Board. Each participant will attend three different workshops designed to address the epidemiological, social and global implications of HIV/AIDS. Support The Africa Project's Youth Conference on AIDS. Sponsors are needed to help underwrite the conference costs, donate food/beverages for breakfast or lunch, or donating giveaway items or prizes.

Dec 5 Sat 9:30am-4pm, Fullerton: Precinct walking for John MacMurray Sat. 1st shift 9:30-1:00, 2nd shift 1:00-4:00, Sun., 1st shift Noon-3:00, 2nd shift, 2:00-5:00. Meeting location, home of Chris Fredrickson, 610 Laguna Rd. Fullerton. For questions and to schedule contact Marion Pack, 949-922-3273, or marionpack@cableone.net
Brief campaign update: We are now in round 2 of the Special Election in the 72nd Assembly District. The Special General Election will be on January 12th. In spite of spending very little money and sending no mailers during the Primary, John (actual votes,10,779) got 3,000 more votes than Linda Ackerman (7,826 votes) and only 4,000 less votes than Chris Norby (14,946 votes). Both Norby and Ackerman spent over $200,000 EACH! John did amazingly well with a walking and phoning campaign. Thank you to all the volunteers who made it possible. Imagine what the outcome would have been with some $$ for mailing!
30,746 ballots were mailed in and only 9,453 people voted at polling places on November 17th. THIS SEAT CAN BE WON IF WE TURN OUT MORE DEMOCRATS TO VOTE BY MAIL ON JANUARY 12th!

Dec 5 Sat 10am-4pm, Anaheim: Organizing for America Neighborhood Team Training Local 50 - Unite Here Union Hall, 527 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
The training is a great chance to learn how to make the biggest impact in your community, ask questions, and learn specific skills such as how to talk with your neighbors about health reform and use OFA's technology to organize most effectively. my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/nationaltrainingweekend/gpc8pr

Dec 5 Sat 5-7pm, Laguna Beach: Opening Night Reception Love Makes a Family Portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People and their Families
Hosted by Neighborhood Congregational Church and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach 429 Cypress Drive., Laguna Beach, CA

Dec 5 Sat 7-10pm, Laguna Beach: Orange County Christmas Party to Repeal Prop 8 We'll be collecting signatures and providing materials for the just approved ballot initiative
Club W, 286 St Ann Street, Laguna Beach $20 suggested donation Kick off the holiday season with us! Enjoy Dancing, Sexy Mrs. Claus, GO-GO Boys & Music.

[Update] Dec 5 Sat 8pm, Newport Beach: Evergreen OC Holiday Party It's a party with a purpose! evergreenoc.com On Saturday, December 5, take part in this year's biggest green holiday party in Orange County at a hip, waterfront venue in Newport Beach. More than 350 attendees are expected at the first annual Evergreen Holiday Party, a collaborative effort of more than twelve sustainability-focused organizations Cash proceeds will benefit The Eli Home, a shelter for abused children and their mothers in Anaheim (www.elihome.org). In-kind donations will benefit Laura's House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence in Ladera Ranch (laurashouse.org).
ADMISSION IS ONLY $10 * Please bring any lightly-used children's clothing, backpacks, sports equipment, etc that can be donated to our participating non-profits. * Admission includes 1 FREE ticket that can be redeemed for 1 drink or can be used to enter to win one of the many raffle items. This will be a Zero Waste event - using reusables, food scrap composting, and other green measures. permacultureproperties.com/wp-content/themes/thesis_151/custom/cache/event_fliers/Evergreen-Flyer7.pdf
GreenGo Enterprises, 2122 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Dec 6 (1^st Sunday) 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial This coming weekend, on Sunday December 6th, we hope to have our December 2009 installation of the Arlington West Memorial in Huntington Beach. Presently the weather is expected to be overcast with a high of 61 and a 20% chance of rain. We have weathered the weather before, and will probably setup regardless, but will keep an eye on it and try to notify everyone if plans change.
The Occupation of Iraq continues. We are seeing record casualties in Afghanistan. And have had another force escalation announced for Afghanistan inspite of warnings against it from broad swathes of knowledgeable sources and parties. As Afghanistan builds up faster than forces are removed from Iraq, we have more troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan combined than ever before.
We! need to remind the public of the continuing conflicts and sacrifices, as well as being there for service members and families in need of help.
Weather forecast: The present forecast is for a high of 61 under probably overcast skies.
We remain as dedicated as ever to doing what we can to keep the costs of these conflicts in front of the public, to continue this display, forum and venue, and to promote the cause of peace, while honoring those that serve and particularly those that have been sacrificed. We do this while also fighting for full and proper benefits and care for our returning and past veterans. We cannot let the public forget that many of our nation's sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and even fathers and mothers, are still daily struggling and risking life half a world away.
Please consider helping, or at least visiting, as we again setup our memorial on the sands of Huntington Beach to! give thanks to and to honor those who have served our country and par ticularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice.We must continue to remind the public of this ongoing conflicts and their costs to our nation and its families, and also to continue to talk to, support and help the many Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Veterans, family members and concerned others that come by.
Volunteers are needed and guests are always very much welcome. As usual we will be at 6th Street (north of pier and of Main Street) Huntington Beach on the beach. Display should be up from 8 to about 4PM. Please come visit and, if you can, PLEASE come to help with setup and/or breakdown. In addition to the moving display and great people and the beach itself, we will have a good selection of peace supplies for small (or better large :-) donations. We often have many great people visiting and great conversations going on.
I need to know that we have enough veteran members willing to staff it all day and enough help and transport to get it s! etup and taken down. If you can help, please respond to this email (arncomp@pacbell. net) as soon as you can confirm your plans for Sunday.
It is important that we hear from veteran members soon to know what coverage we will have for the day. Please let us know what hours you can expect to be present.
Volunteers: Please remember to change your clocks Saturday night. We usually need the most help and transport in the morning, though both morning and evening are critical. We meetup at the storage unit, Mini-U-Stor, at 7611 Talbert Ave. HB (that's n/west of Beach Blvd. between Beach and Gothard) at 7AM. We can use some additional transport help and lots of helping hands. We get to the beach around/after 7:30 and start the setup of the field of crosses and other items. Depending upon number of helpers this can take 40 minutes or over two hours. Take down goes much quicker than setup (at least for the beach portion). ! ; With a 5PM sunset, we will be on winter schedule with breakdown star ting about 4PM and hopefully have everything back in the storage unit by 5:00. Evening transport help going back to storage is also an area of need.
Hope to see you there, Wage Peace, Ken Arnold VFP Chapter 110, Orange County, CA

Dec 6 Sunday 11am-2pm, Irvine: The Week of the African Child Annual Holiday Brunch The Africa Project invites you participate in this year's Week of the African Child, December 1 to 8. Please join us for our annual Holiday Brunch at the Caspian Event Center, 14100 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92604
The proceeds from this year's event will provide much needed support to orphans living in "child-headed" families in Nkandla, South Africa. These are the most vulnerable children in the community. Visit our website to purchase your tickets and to learn how we are working together to make the difference in the lives of children in Africa devastated by poverty and AIDS. Call 949-502-7921 if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your ongoing support of The Africa Project

Dec 6 Sunday noon-5pm, Fullerton: Precinct walking for John MacMurray Sat. 1st shift 9:30-1:00, 2nd shift 1:00-4:00, Sun., 1st shift Noon-3:00, 2nd shift, 2:00-5:00. Meeting location, home of Chris Fredrickson, 610 Laguna Rd. Fullerton. For questions and to schedule contact Marion Pack, 949-922-3273, or marionpack@cableone.net
Brief campaign update: We are now in round 2 of the Special Election in the 72nd Assembly District. The Special General Election will be on January 12th. In spite of spending very little money and sending no mailers during the Primary, John (actual votes,10,779) got 3,000 more votes than Linda Ackerman (7,826 votes) and only 4,000 less votes than Chris Norby (14,946 votes). Both Norby and Ackerman spent over $200,000 EACH! John did amazingly well with a walking and phoning campaign. Thank you to all the volunteers who made it possible. Imagine what the outcome would have been with some $$ for mailing!
30,746 ballots were mailed in and only 9,453 people voted at polling places on November 17th. THIS SEAT CAN BE WON IF WE TURN OUT MORE DEMOCRATS TO VOTE BY MAIL ON JANUARY 12th!

Dec 6 Sunday 3-5pm, Tustin: OCYD Presents...Stimulate OC! Please join the Orange County Young Democrats as we Stimulate OC! On Sunday, December 6th we'll be participating in a private yoga class at Soul at Home in Tustin.
Soul at Home is a store, a studio, a day spa, a wellness center and a gallery. And it's owned by David Milligan, a strong supporter of local Democrats. Visit their website for more information. Tustin City Councilwoman Deborah Gavello will be our special guest.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to expand our minds and bodies while supporting a local business owner who has supported us!
Here are the details: Time: 3:00-5:00pm (class will run 3:30-4:30pm) Location: Soul at Home, 17612 East Seventeenth Street, Tustin Cost: $5 for OCYD members, or $10 for non-members. You will have the opportunity to become an OCYD member at the event.
Soul at Home is offering attendees 20% off any one item in their marketplace! You are not required to bring your own yoga mat, though if you have one you can. No previous yoga experience is required. See you there!
Sincerely, Katherine Reedy Orange County Young Democrats

Dec 7 Mon 5-7pm, Irvine: 16 Azar "Student Day in Iran" Protest Jamboree & Barranca
We All will Stand Together... In Solidarity with the People of Iran
December 7, 2009 is Student Day in Iran. Students in Iran this year will mark the occasion by protesting in support of the Freedom movement in Iran. All around the world people will stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in their quest for Freedom and Democracy in Iran. Please come show your support as we stand together united and show our fellow Iranians in Iran that we support their rights as citizens.

Dec 7 Mon 6pm, Coto de Caza: Canyon Democrats' Holiday Party
The Shorr Home, 45 Augusta in Coto de Caza It'll be a lovely evening with food and festivity. Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $15.00 Please Note: We will be collecting non-perishable food items for San Francisco Solano Community Food Bank and socks for the Village of Hope. RSVP to Vicki by Monday, November 23rd at vlscoto@cox.net

Dec 7 Mon 6:30pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Bluebelt Meeting - New Location El Callejon has closed - so we will meet at Gina's Pizzeria at Boat Canyon (in North Laguna next to the Vons Pavillion's). We will discuss the Fish and Game Commission meeting Wednesday and the Coalition Organization and Goals for 2010. Please come and we look forward to seeing you there!
Judy Yorke Facilitator Judy B. Yorke, PE, CPP Mobile: (949) 636-1354 E-mail: JYorke@YorkeEngr.com

Dec 8 Tuesday 5:30pm, Irvine: Irvine and More MoveOn Council "Cost Of Delay" Vigil Culver Drive and Walnut Avenue, Irvine 14474 Culver Drive Irvine, CA 92602 pol.moveon.org/event/costofdelay

Dec 9 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Council Coco's Bakery & Restaurant, 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Agenda Topics for the Wednesday Meeting: - Christmas toy Distribution: Dec 18, 2009 - 81th LULAC Anniversary Banquet: Garden Grove Feb 19, 2010 - LULAC Educational Center Report- Garden Grove. - Youth LULAC Workshop, Dec 11, 2009 - Coastline Comm. College - LULAC Youth Annual conference March 19, 2010 Hope to see you there. If you are planning to attend please RSVP via email or by calling me at 714-357-4328.

Dec 9 Wednesday 7pm Laguna Beach: LBDC Holiday Party & Food Donation Drive, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach , 429 Cypress, Laguna Beach. Please join us for holiday cheer! Main dishes, beverages and entertainment will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert and a non-perishable food time to support the Laguna Beach Resource Center. Contact 949/235-8277 or visit lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com.

Dec 8 Tuesday 6:30pm, Irvine: OC For Darfur planning meeting with Tim Hardy on Burma Our next meeting (and last one this year) for OC for Darfur will be extra special. Tim Hardy, is a Carl Wilkens Fellow with Genocide Intervention Network will be joining us in a web conference call to discuss the deteriorating situation in Burma.
Born and raised in Rangoon, Burma, Tim grew up under multiple repressive regimes in the country. Part of a family that championed struggles for peace, freedom and human rights in Burma, he also witnessed friends and family members disappear, face imprisonment, flee the country, and be killed, for demanding the basic human rights that every person should posses. Tim has worked with the Uganda North American Association, the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Amnesty International, and the UNESCO Chair's Global Intergenerational Human Rights Leadership Forum.
Many of us do not feel educated enough about the situation in Burma and we are honored to have Tim shed light on this subject. Here are the meeting details.
OC for Darfur planning meeting on Tuesday, Dec 8th @ 6:30p 18 Elderwood Irvine, CA
There is limited space for this meeting. If you're planning to come, please let me know. Thank you. I hope you will be able to join us. Anshul Mittal Orange County for Darfur livingubuntu.org/orange-county-for-darfur PS: This is the inaugural week for Pledge 2 Protect. Have you pledged to join the movement to prevent genocide? Click here ipledge2protect.org to join.

Dec 9 Wednesday 7-9pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Gratitudinous Gala - Our holiday party Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1
LWDC's annual holiday party features food, music, friends, and the opportunity to express our gratitude to President Obama and to our members for their participation in Club events and projects. Free to members; $3 for guests. Raffle prizes, too. The slate of 2010 Officers and Directors will be presented and nominations will be taken from the floor. Election is January 2010. Please bring nonperishable food items for South County Outreach. Program includes a short presentation by Susie Shannon for California Majority Rule and some Club business. For information, contact Sylvia Clark at 206-1921 lw-dems.org

Dec 10 Thursday 7am-2pm, Pasadena: Protest Torture Judge In Pasadena - Carpool from OC Carpool from OC to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to protest Torture Judge Jay Bybee (www.ImpeachBybee.org) On Nov. 5, a group of activists implored Bybee and his peers for resignation. We were escorted out of the courtroom with few minor problems.Protesters were outside of the court as well. Please contact Sharon at sharonktipton@gmail.com if you're interested! Thanks

Dec 10 Thursday 8am, Santa Ana: International Day of Solidarity with the Dignified People of Atenco to demand the Mexican national court to revisit the cases against the 12 political prisoners of Atenco, the 2 persecuted living in hiding for over 3 years now facing similar charges, and/or the transfer of the 3 prisoners who have been in maximum security prison---the highest security prison in all of Mexico--a prison WORSE THAN GUANTANAMO BAY--to a lower security in-state prison.
We will see you Thurs. 10 am at the Consulate in Santa Ana, 828 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 92701. LOS ANGELES will have a similar protest at their consulate at 6pm And San Bernardino will have a similar protest same day at an hour to be determined. For more information on any of these, you may call 909-223-3384.

Dec 10 Thursday 5-7:30pm, Fullerton: 5th Annual "Women In Leadership" Event Please join me to honor incredible women, relax, and rejuvenate.
Meridian Sports Club, 1535 Deerpark Dr., Fullerton, CA 92831
Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Bring a friend! Sorry, Gentleman. Ladies only! (Unless you want to help serve.) Please note the location change! Reception- 5 to 6 p.m. Program- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Guests and Honored Speakers: Welcome and Introduction- Sharon Quirk Women in Education-Bev Berryman, FSD Board Member Women in Politics- Jan Flory, Former Mayor Special Guest- Jennifer Choe, Donate Life *Surprise Guest* Please RSVP to sharonquirk.com by December 3rd, 2009

Dec 10 Thursday 5:30-6:30pm, Garden Grove: OCCORD 101 is part of OCCORD's new initiative to get out the word in our community about the work we do. It's a one-hour event designed as an overview of our strategy for those who are already familiar with our work, and an introduction for folks who might want to get more involved as an activist, donor, or volunteer. It's also a great opportunity to meet the entire OCCORD team.
To be clear, we don't ask anyone for money or volunteer commitments at this event, but we definitely want to follow up with you afterward, find out what you think about our strategy, and hear your ideas for getting out the word to more people. Over time, we hope to connect with many more people who will be just as passionate about our work as we are.
OCCORD (Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development) Office 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 204 Garden Grove, CA CA 92843 occord.org

Dec 11 Friday 6pm, Tustin: Annual Holiday Party - Democratic Club of Central Orange County. No-host cocktails 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Tartan Room, 2652 N. Tustin, Orange. RSVP to Delia Gear by Dec. 7; 714/289-9810 or dagear@sbcglobal.net.

Dec 11 Friday 7-9pm, Anaheim: UUCA Interweave Meeting and Potluck, Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim. 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
Interweave is a LGBT and heterosexual group affiliated with the UUCA. For more information contact Betsy at 714/865-6790, Jose at 714/709-4952 or Lee Marie at 714/758-1050. UUCAInterweave.ning.com.

Dec 11 Friday 8pm-1am, Huntington Beach: The Candyland Christmas Party A fundraiser for 'CHANGE' - a film that highlights the inequality of Proposition 8
Metro Q Bar, 19092 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Free entry but bring lots of cash for tips! afilmforchange.com

Dec 12 Saturday 8am-6pm, Santa Ana: DPOC Candidate Training Workshop Orange County Employees Association 830 North Ross Street Santa Ana, CA
Topics include: Building your team Fundraising fundamentals Messaging/Media (Slate mailers, bulk mail) Targeting (Calculating your win number) Using new technology Field (Developing a field plan, volunteers, etc.) Unions (How they can help, how to get endorsed) In addition, there will be a special lunch panel where you?ll hear testimonials directly from local elected officials. For more information or to sign up for this training, please email training@ocdemocrats.org or call (714)835-5158.

Dec 12 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
St. Joseph Center 480 S Batavia St, Orange 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. DIRECTIONS: Turn into the parking lot from Batavia just north of La Veta Ave., drive around to the left, to the south side of the complex. Look for signs to direct you to the room we've been assigned.
web site: ocpeace.org

Dec 12 Saturday 10am-1pm, Anaheim: Chris Carson on "Initiative Process and Politics Involved" Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Central Orange County. Carson is Government Director of California League of Women Voters. She leads League efforts on Proposition 11, the re-districting proposition?both in placing it on the ballot and subsequent implementation. Location: Jaegerhaus 2525 E. Ball Road, just west of Freeway 57, on north side of street. Delicious brunch. $18.00 in advance; $20.00 at the door. Please bring good quality clothes and toiletries to donate to WISEPlace, "a transitional shelter for women.? Please call or e-mail Sheila Claus for reservations: roseberryclaus@aol.com and phone #: 714-734-5178, or mail checks to LWV Treasurer Sue Guilford at P.O. Box 704, Orange CA 92865.

Dec 12 Saturday noon-3pm, Long Beach: Write for Rights - Amnesty International Global Write-a-thon! Join us in 12/12 at 12! Once again we will hold our write-a-thon at the delicious and friendly Zephyr Vegetarian Cafe, 340 E 4th St,,Long Beach,CA 90802
Celebrate Human Rights Day by taking action. We will provide the letters and postage.

Dec 12 Saturday 2pm, Anaheim: Palestine, Israel & the U.S. Empire - Featuring Author Richard Becker Unitarian Universalist Church of Anaheim, 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
The Forum will feature: Richard Becker, author, "Palestine, Israel and the U.S. Empire" Muna Coobtee, Palestinian American Women's Association There will be discussion, questions, and a book signing, sponsored by ANSWER, the Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East and the PSL. RSVP: pephost.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=6120

Dec 12 Saturday 1pm Long Beach: Military Families Speak Out Packing Party - Holiday Gifts for Troops and Afghanistan. Party is at Pat Alviso and Jeff Merrick home, 775 Havana Ave, Long Beach.
Items requested are listed below. You are invited to stay and help put the packages together or you can contact contact Pat at 562/833-8035 to drop off items. MFSO also is requesting names and addresses of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Items needed include food (beef jerky, Slim Jims, nuts, trail mix, tuna lunch kits, canned tuna, breakfast, granola and snack bars, Pot Tarts, fruit snacks, roll-ups, dried fruit, powerdered drink mixes, cider packets, cookies, candy (no chocolate), breath mints, peanut butter filled pretzels, crackers, single serve cans of fruit, Easy Mac, Cup a Soup, Ramen packets, Vienna sausage, instant oatmeal/cereal packets, microwave popcorn, corn nuts, Pringles, potato chip canisters, red vines, Twitzlers, Skittles, Nerds, etc., sunflower, pumpkin seeds.) Non-food items (DVDs, CDs, paperback books, magazines, batteries, pens, envelopes, writing tablets, deodorant, hand warmers, disposable cameras, prepaid phone cards, sunscreen, baby wipes, chapstick, disposable razor blades, non-aerosal shaving cream, travel games, puzzle books, cards.

Dec 12 Saturday 3:50pm, Newport Beach: Climate Change Vigil As climate negotiators gather in Copenhagen, local residents will hold a candlelight vigil to demonstrate public support for an agreement strong enough to actually slow climate change. This local action will join thousands of coordinated vigils happening in more than 100 countries as part of "The World Wants a Real Deal" campaign to demand a fair, ambitious and binding climate agreement.
1 Newport Pier Newport Beach, CA 350.org/node/13764

Dec 12 Saturday 5:30pm, Orange: 'The World Wants a Real Deal' An opportunity to make our voice heard and have solidarity with other pockets of the world on climate change. At very middle of the Copenhagen negotiations, thousands of candlelight vigils, marches, "signature walls", and other positive events will take place over the entire weekend.
Chapman/Glassell In the middle of the Orange Circle in Oldtown Orange avaaz.org/en/real_deal_rsvp/?id=137753

Dec 12 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County at Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters , 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine , CA
A holiday Un-Potluck (because officially we can't have a "Potluck") Later: Planning of future documentaries, organizing for Fair Elections.
Please suggest any documentaries or DVD's which you think Reclaim Democracy should show for our self-education at upcoming meetings. We will gather all suggestions via email and brainstorming at this meeting, and then vote on which ones to show. Email suggestions to ljvician@hotmail.com
We are working to pass the California Fair Elections Act. This is key to getting BIG money out of our electoral process so that we can get our elected officials out of the fund raising game and back to work for the people. We will summarize the Fair Elections Act, and talk about what actions we plan to take to make it happen. Coming up on Jan 30th or 31st ( Fullerton ), and late Feb ( Irvine ) 2010, there will be Fair Elections Workshops chaired by Trent Lange. We hope everyone can attend one if these exciting meetings to learn more about how you can help get this proposition passed. reclaimdemocracyoc.org

Dec 13 Sunday 9:30am-1:30pm, Irvine: Write for Rights - Amnesty International Global Write-a-thon! Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604 Contact: Jacques Kilchoer, jacques.kilchoer@aiusaoc.org (714) 557-8427 amnestyusa.org/writeathon/display.php?wid=6393

Dec 13 Sunday 10:30am, Irvine: MoveOn Irvine and More Holiday Calling Party The Irvine and More MoveOn Council has worked hard all year, and it's time for some recognition. So, we'll be having a Sunday Morning Potluck Brunch at Kate's House in Irvine, to celebrate our energetic and absolutely successful year as a MoveOn "Outpost" in Red Orange County, and to spend a little time making phone calls to MoveOn members in key states with swing Senators, urging our fellow members to attend special Vigils in their areas promoting support from their Senators for Health Reform with a strong Public Option. Please sign up now, including your contribution to the Potluck, and join us for a really good time.
Kate's House 6 Gold Bluff Irvine, CA 92604 pol.moveon.org/event/holidayparty09/100107

Dec 13 Sunday 2-4pm, Garden Grove: MoveOn Year-end Work Party Central Garden Grove 9472 Central Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92844 pol.moveon.org/event/holidayparty09

Dec 13 Sunday 5:30pm Laguna Beach: Coal Country, The Full Length Movie, Canyon Land Conservation Fund , Laguna Festival Of Arts Forum Theater, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach 92651. Benefit to honor the work being done to stop mountaintop removal of coal this is destroying our Appalachian mountains and their heritage. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Coal River Mountain Watch to be used for clean drinking water. This event will also feature Folk Music by Local Artists, Environmental Guest Speakers and discussion of Climate Change. A $15.00 donation is suggested. Call the Canyon Land Conservation Fund at 714/649-2820 for more information.

Dec 14 Monday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Reception with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Antonello Ristorante 3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana 92704
Suggested contribution: Team Sanchez $2400 PAC/Host $1000 Supporter $500 Friend$250 Please RSVP to Kelly Martinez at 714-839-4431 or kmartinez@loretta.org

Dec 14 Monday 7pm, Orange: DPOC Holiday Potluck Please join the Orange County Democratic Central Committee for their annual Holiday Potluck! happy holidays We have once again partnered with LULAC for a toy drive benefiting under privileged kids. So, please bring an unwrapped toy for a child in need.
Carpenter's Union Hall 1916 W. Chapman Ave., Orange CA Bring a dish that serves 10 to share and we'll provide the rest. Join us to celebrate the end of a terrific year for Democrats!

Dec 15 Tuesday 5-6:30pm, Anaheim: Rally against the LAYOFF of Anaheim City employees Anaheim City Hall Council Chambers, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 anaheimamea.com

Dec 15 Tuesday 6-9pm, Anaheim: John Santoiann's 38th Birthday Celebration Anaheim White House, 87 S Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
The Anaheim White House will be serving a large selection of appetizers along with a dessert buffet along with coffee, soda, and a cash bar. Donations start at $38 and up. The above invite contains a stub you can mail in with your RSVP. You can also RSVP by phone at (714) 971-8316 and I will contact you to get your payment info. I look forward to seeing you all there! www.johnsantoianni.com

Dec 15 Tuesday 6:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: Capistrano teachers are calling on the community to support them in their campaign to "Restore Pride in CUSD" Show your support for fully-funded public education!
CUSD District Office 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (Parking will be very limited and at the end of a very long, windy street. Please ride one of the buses leaving from four different local high schools, carpool or walk.) See cuea.org for additional details!

Dec 15 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County - Visit to Israel / Palestine Our Guest Speakers will be members of the UCI Olive Tree Initiative, the second group to visit Israel / Palestine. They will share their experiences and answer our questions. We will also have some tree ornaments made from Palestinian olive tree wood for sale. Please bring some finger foods to share for this holiday meeting if you wish.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

Dec 16 Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, Santa Ana: Phone Bank for ENDA Help us call on Congress for the immediate passage of ENDA ECCO Office address provided upon rsvp
Equal Rights needs your help this week. I am hoping you will take the time to come help us with a phone bank Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30. We will be making calls to targeted constituents in Orange County in support of ENDA. We're closer than we've ever been to passing a transgender-inclusive ENDA, and we can't afford to miss this opportunity. AND we need to make sure that Orange County has a voice and that our voice is heard.
We'll be calling constituents and motivating them to call their legislators. A phone call from a supporter is the single best way to keep the bill moving. We start at 6:30PM with a training so you'll be prepared to get on the phones and talk to voters. We use a script and there will be coaches to help you if you need it. If you have never done a phone bank, this is a pretty easy ask and it will be fun and rewarding. We call only targeted constituents. You must rsvp to me so we can make sure to expect you and provide directions ahead of time. Please email me or call me if you can come. Please come join us and be able to say that you played a role in the passage of ENDA! Don't forget to bring your cell phone and charger!
RSVP to Laura Kanter 949-294-3517 laurakanter@mac.com

Dec 16 Wednesday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: OC Green Drinks eVocal (at The CAMP) 2937 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA
$5 suggested donation and canned food for the local soup kitchen, if you have any. All proceeds benefit ecofficiency.org and someonecareskitchen.org. Donations are not required in order to attend.
ABOUT OC GREEN DRINKS: OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look. ocgreendrinks.com

Dec 17 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine: With one special wish for her birthday this year, Let's Give Beth Krom Something to Celebrate! University Club, 801 East Peltason,
To RSVP online please visit actblue.com/page/dec17 Suggested Contribution Levels: Present: $2400 Cake: $1000 Ice Cream: $500 Party Hat: $250 Balloon: $100 Candle: $50 Questions? Please email rsvp@bethkrom.com or call (949)870-9154 If you cannot attend, please consider contributing online at BethKrom.com

Dec 17 Thursday 6-9pm, Riverside: Hedrick Holiday Open House An evening of fun, food, and fellowship with Bill Hedrick An evening of fun, food, and fellowship with Bill Hedrick for California's 44th Congressional District
Mantz House in west Riverside, 12173 Navel Tree Ct. Riverside, CA 92503
Celebrate the greatest gift of all - Leadership we can trust in Washington! Suggested Contributions: Heavenly Host: $100 Holiday Spirit: $50 Holly Jolly Elf: $25 Happy Snowman: $10
RSVP* to Katie Mantz, 951-440-5546, katiemantz@gmail.com or RSVP/Contribute securely on ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/page/holidayopenhouse *Please RSVP to get the gate code, otherwise you'll have use the call box!

Dec 17 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, Santa Ana: Phone Bank for ENDA Help us call on Congress for the immediate passage of ENDA ECCO Office address provided upon rsvp
Equal Rights needs your help this week. I am hoping you will take the time to come help us with a phone bank Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30. We will be making calls to targeted constituents in Orange County in support of ENDA. We're closer than we've ever been to passing a transgender-inclusive ENDA, and we can't afford to miss this opportunity. AND we need to make sure that Orange County has a voice and that our voice is heard.
We'll be calling constituents and motivating them to call their legislators. A phone call from a supporter is the single best way to keep the bill moving. We start at 6:30PM with a training so you'll be prepared to get on the phones and talk to voters. We use a script and there will be coaches to help you if you need it. If you have never done a phone bank, this is a pretty easy ask and it will be fun and rewarding. We call only targeted constituents. You must rsvp to me so we can make sure to expect you and provide directions ahead of time. Please email me or call me if you can come. Please come join us and be able to say that you played a role in the passage of ENDA! Don't forget to bring your cell phone and charger!
RSVP to Laura Kanter 949-294-3517 laurakanter@mac.com

Dec 18 Friday 6:30-9:15pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives: Screening of "Rethink Afghanistan" Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, 511 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, California (Located on the Southwest corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Ana Street) (714) 758-1050 uuchurchoc.org
The "Potluck for Progressives" is a group organized for the purpose of bringing together likeminded people on a weekly basis to break bread and talk about crucial issues affecting the community and the world.
At each meeting, people interested in peace, social justice, labor, and the environment gather to exchange ideas, talk about successes, plan actions, or just engage in a friendly discussion with one another.
Bring a dish to share! Enjoy the bounty that others bring as well! The potluck will start at 6:30 p.m. with a speaker or film to follow at 7:30 p.m. Please join us even if you can't bring any food!
On the Agenda:
Progressive Potluck 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring along your favorite dish of food, chips, dips, or soft drinks, and spend an hour mingling with progressive people from all over Orange County.
Featured Film: 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. We will be screening the film, "Rethink Afghanistan," by Robert Greenwald, a documentary critical of the ongoing U.S. military occupation of Afghanistan. This film explores everything from the $1 trillion this war will cost American taxpayers to the deteriorating status of women under the U.S.-backed puppet government of Hamid Karzai.
Open Forum 8:30 - 9:15 P.M. Open discussion, announcements, and other news of interest.
The "Potluck for Progressives" is endorsed by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim and is free and open to the general public. Although a small donation might be requested to help pay for facility costs, nobody will be turned away due to a lack of funds.

Dec 19 Saturday 10am, Santa Ana: Christmas Volunteering at Southwest Community Center 1601 West Second Street Santa Ana, CA 92703 (714) 547-4073
In the spirit of Christmas you are invited to help those less fortunate by helping wrap gifts and set-up for the Christmas party at Southwest Community center, the same center we went to on thanksgiving morning. We will be helping from 10am to Noon and we are invited to stay for when Santa Claus comes to visit the kids around 12:30pm. I was told this is the biggest event they have every year and people line-up down the streets to come in for a hot plate of food and a little gift from Santa. All are welcome to come they only ask volunteers be at least 12 years of age. swcommunitycenter.org
Update: couragecampaign.org/page/event/detail/wbr ocregister.com/news/fire-224196-caswell-gifts.html Holiday food, gifts destroyed in Santa Ana soup kitchen fire The center will accept donations at the Orange County United Way, 18012 Mitchell Ave. South in Irvine, for the next three days. The city of Santa Ana will allow the center to shut down the street in front of the soup kitchen Saturday and hold its holiday party for needy families and seniors there.] latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/12/santa-ana-soup-kitchen-fire.html

Dec 19 Saturday 5:30-7:30pm, Irvine: Shady Canyon Event supporting Beth Krom for Congress with special guest Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Shady Canyon Golf Club: 100 Shady Canyon Dr., Irvine CA RSVP required for gate entry Suggested Contributions: $150 per person, $250 per couple VIP: $250 per person, $750 per couple
To RSVP, please email rsvp@bethkrom.com or call (949)870-9154 To contribute online, please visit actblue.com/page/shadycanyon

Dec 20 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of Orange County: Altruism. Does it pay? Peter Anderson's talk will be followed by Q&A, and general discussion of the topic and issues presented. At our December meetings, some of us bring dessert dishes to share. All are welcome to participate.
Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/11934025

Dec 20 Sunday 5pm, Irvine: Holiday Open House / Meet Michael Glover, 70th AD Candidate Sharon Toji's house 3 Brisbane Way Irvine CA 92612
Our regular meetup will be replaced this month with a Holiday Open House to honor Michael Glover, my friend and endorsed candidate for the 70th Assembly District. The open house is from 5 pm to 8 pm, and Korbel Champagne tastings and non-alcoholic beverages will be served, along with my home-backed holiday treats. If you do want to bring food, please make it a donation of cans, boxes, or other non-perishables to donate to one of Michael's and my favorite charities, the Second Harvest Food Bank. Although no donations are required for attendance, we will be happy of course to accept your donation of any amount for Michael's campaign, and also to sign up volunteers.
Our Democratic Committee/Club will also be accepting membership dues for the upcoming year. You are invited to join or renew your membership. Dues are $10 for students and those on a fixed income, $25 per individual, and $40 per household. You may join the 70th AD Democratic Action Committee, the Democratic Club of Greater Irvine, or both with this dues package.
Please rsvp so I can plan correctly for refreshments! meetup.com/IrvineDems/calendar/11884466

Dec 21 Monday 4pm, Garden Grove: "Health Care-oling" Action office of Loretta Sanchez, 12397 Lewis St. #101 Garden Grove, CA 92840
We will be caroling outside of L. Sanchez' office and speaking with her aide to make a strong push for an improved health care bill. As you know, right now the Senate health care bill is almost a disaster, but don't give up: Once the bill passes the Senate, it is expected to go to a conference committee, where the House bill (which included a public option) and the Senate bill will be combined. The final bill that comes out of conference could be stronger than the current Senate bill and could still result in real health care reform including the choice of a public health insurance option. Families facing bankruptcy with skyrocketing health care costs need us to fight for them AND for us! Loretta has been targeted as a Rep. who supports a public option and we are there to make sure she knows we are expecting her to fight for that, if that's what it takes. We are here in support of that stance. If you don't sing well, please come! We'll make even more of an impact! And if you do sing well, of course you must come and get those non-singers off the ground! I'm hoping we'll have some carols with changed health care words. If you'd like to come up with one, go ahead. I think MoveOn will have a choice or two by then, but so far they don't. Let's get some oomph and get on over to Loretta's, easy-to-park, office for a half hour or so. See you there. sign up below: pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=100265

Dec 21 Monday 7pm, Long Beach: Radical Cinema Presents: Ballot Measure 9 A film by Heather MacDonald This movie documents the campaign to stop Measure 9 from being passed. Sponsored by the Oregon Citizens Alliance, it would have cancelled gay rights laws in Oregon and prevented similar laws from being passed. OCA's campaign unleashed a storm of hate in the state of Oregon. This film shows the courage of gay activists who weathered the storm and held their ground.
The Village Grind Coffeehouse 443 E. 1st Street LB 90802 (562) 432-4033 RADICAL CINEMA: With Peace, There Is Justice

Dec 22 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: This month, the Patrick Henry Democratic Club is having our Christmas Party with special guest, Nativo Lopez of Hermandad Mexicana and MAPA. We will announce our Annual Awards, hold a Secret Santa gift exchange (bring your own wrapped gift of up to $10 value to get one), with a possible surprise, local celebrity guest as well.
More information on this issue: We will be having two more guest speakers at our meeting next week: Ralph Sanders, Program Manager for American Family Housing, and Pastor Gary Chomiak, Fullerton Congregational Church, both of whom are also doing work to help feed the homeless. So put all of your resources together for the homeless and bring some food or other donations to the meeting, or take them to Tripp's (see Art's message, below) to help them out since their building was destroyed. If you haven't voted for Congresswoman of the Year, please do so - we have a heated race between Waters and Lee, and I sent out some info on my opinion earlier today (you need not respond to that, but do vote).
Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA (6:30 for no-host food & drink, no minimum required; please support our hosts and dine with us.) This month we request an RSVP by this Friday, December 18, if you are planning to be there so we can let the restaurant know how many people to expect. Happy holidays to all! Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime. The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact: admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

Dec 25 Friday 2pm, Santa Ana: Special Christmas Feed The Homeless Event This event will take place on Christmas Day, at 2pm at the Walk of Honor in the Santa Ana / Orange County Civic Center.
Please bring good, healthy food that the homeless who live and gather at the Walk of Honor can eat and share with their families.
Remember, a homeless person is a human being just as deserving of food, clothing and shelter as anyone else, they just don't happen to have a home. Many of them are well-educated, talented and skilled people who just need enough income to afford a place of their own to live in.

[Canceled] Dec 25 (Usually 4^th Friday) 4-5pm, Irvine: The "Imagine Peace" Vigil usually held on the fourth Friday at Culver/Michelson will not be held on December 25th

Dec 26 Saturday 5pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter Buca di Beppo 13390 Jamboree Rd
INTRODUCTIONS NATIONAL -- CHANGE MAKES CHANGE: We need PDA, PDA needs us! Healthcare for All--WH, Congress??? PDA's "inside/outside" strategy Vietghanistan, Climate Denial, Immigration CongDist -- Brown Bag Lunch Vigils CONFERENCE CALLS: IOTs Tues, Organizing Thurs - Western Reg REGIONAL -- CDP EBoard/Prog Caucus Governor's Race ?Brown, ?Reeps Senate race--Boxer, ?Reeps CA36 Marcy Winograd vs. Harman CA Issues--Majority Rule, Clean Money... LOCAL -- Candidates:MacMurrayAD72HedrickCA44,KromCA48, Glover,Fox AD70 Clubs and Discussion Groups - Laguna Hills Mon 7:30A, Irvine Sat 9A Local Issues/PDA OC Organizing Events/Actions - WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE OPEN DISCUSSION NEXT MEETING Wed 1/27 7PM

Dec 28 Monday 5pm, Anaheim: Al-Awda Orange County Chapter The Palestine Right to Return Coalition Emergency Fund Raising Event To Help Palestinian Families Arriving From Al-Waleed Camp in Iraq Victory Bakery and Restaurant 6305 South Brookhurst St., Anaheim CA
Full Course Arabic Dinner Donation: $25.00 Adults - $12 Children For advance online reservations: al-awdacal.org/victory.html For more information: Bassam: 714-726-6026 or Mazen: 714-231-8403

Dec 30 Wednesday 6-8:30pm, Anaheim: Gaza Freedom March Solidarity Vigil Candlelight Vigil at Disneyland Disneyland Entrance near Downtown Disney Store, 1565 S Disneyland Dr,, Anaheim, CA 92802
An international coalition will lead a march through Gaza to pressure the Israeli government to break the siege. To be successful this cannot simply be an isolated action but rather we must make sure that it is a campaign. For Questions: codepinkLA@gmail.com

WEEKLY EVENTS

O. C. Catholic Worker - Volunteer Schedule occatholicworker.org/schedule.php

Mondays, 7:30am, Laguna Hills: Neighborhood Democratic Discussion Group at Starbucks Coffee, 25630 Alicia Parkway, across from Laguna Hills High School. Topics:

Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm, Orange: Protest John Yoo at Chapman Law School Glassell and Sycamore, Wear Orange Jumpsuits, bring fliers groups.yahoo.com/group/ocpeacecoalition/files/John%20Yoo%20Protest%20Flyer.pdf, and anti-torture signs. Contact: Sharon Tipton 949-257-8501 groups.yahoo.com/group/ProtestJohnYooChapman/cal

Tuesdays, 4-5pm, Tustin: Imagine Peace Tustin Common Ground (embracehumanity.com) is a spiritual community in the City of Tustin. Each Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5 PM, several members come together at the intersection of Prospect Ave and Irvine Blvd (northwest corner) to hold signs that read "Imagine Peace". Carol Marshall 714-961-5439 camarshall7@sbcglobal.net

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30 PM, Fullerton: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) Drinking Liberally meets at Table Ten in Fullerton, 124 W. Commonwealth Ave. in the SoCo District (Harbor/Commonwealth). We begin around 6:30pm. Our location is just one block from the Fullerton Transportation Center so you can take the bus or the train. We are on the patio in warm weather or front bar in cold weather. $6.00 burgers every Tuesday and a few specials just for us. It is time to rouse the North! Contact: orangecounty@drinkingliberally.org or (714) 955-7765

Tuesdays, 7pm, Santa Ana: Junta de Voluntarios/Volunteer Meeting El Centro Cultural De Mexico 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 el-centro.org

Tuesdays, 7pm, Irvine: Irvine Queers. 106 Gateway Commons Irvine, CA 92697 UCI Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center located between Gateway Commons and the Cross-Cultural Center. spirit.dos.uci.edu/irvineq

Wednesdays, 7:30 am, Anaheim: Los Amigos of Orange County, a progressive networking group, meets at Jagerhaus Restaurant, 2525 East Ball Road.. Contact: guevarasart@yahoo.com or (949) 636-2750

[Suspended] Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Laguna Hills Women in Black of Laguna Woods The local chapter of Women in Black has suspended their vigil, Check 588-9367 for more info. Local email wiblagunawoods@yahoo.com; International website: Womeninblack.org . Local call: 949-588-9367

(1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays), 5:30-7 pm, Orange: Iraq war protest, sponsored by OC Code Pink (codepinkoc.org) at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange. Bring an anti-war sign and wear pink or black! Contact: Kathy@codepinkoc.org. To learn more about Nancy: codepink4peace.org/article.php?id=1187
With a hope for peace in 2009, Kathy (Code Pink OC)

Wednesdays, 5-6 pm, Irvine: UCI Amnesty International meeting, Crescent Bay Room B (A124) in the Student Center spirit.dos.uci.edu/amnesty/calendar.htm

2^nd Wednesdays 6-9PM, San Clemente: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) Reno Room 204 S El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Costa Mesa: Living The Questions: Join the Journey as we explore how Christianity lives today in the 21st century! Each class will include viewing a portion of the video series followed by a time for discussion. This is a study exploring beyond the traditions of rote theologies. Attendance at each class is not required as participants can always "step-in" or "step-out" whenever their own personal schedules permits. We hope you can join us! For more information please contact: (714)545-4610 or livingthequestions.com 2525 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA (714) 545-4610 ocfairviewchurch.org

Wednesdays, 8-9 pm, Garden Grove: Be the Cause Orange County (bethecause.org) will gather for an hour of meditation every Wednesday,z along with our brethren in the Bay Area, Houston and Los Angeles. Quiet the mind. Sit in the stillness. Experience the silence. Everyone is welcome. Where: "Casa Cortez" 1412 Nisson Rd #20 Tustin, CA 92780 When: Every Wednesday gather at 7:30pm meditation from 8pm to 9pm dinner and discussion to follow RSVP Hiromi <aspiringme@yahoo.com>

Thursdays, 5 PM, Irvine: UC Irvine Young Democrats meeting, Humanities Hall room 226 Contact: laurenl@uci.edu

3^rd Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm, Huntington Beach: Declaration of Peace This Thursday will be my last time to gather on Edinger and Beach to Declare Peace (please delete this 3rd Thurs. event from all newsletters and calendars) - I will volunteer once per month for the Sts.Simon and Jude Career Renewal Ministry, April 2 at 7:00 pm is the kickoff network meeting. I extend to you an invitation to participate this Sunday, 3/22/09 "MARCH FOR WATER" marchforwater.com and get to know the work of Residents for Responsible Desalination, www.r4rd.org. We'll be carpooling from HB on Sunday so let me know if you would like to go. Blessings always, Pat G.
Let's Declare Peace declarationofpeace.org Southeast Corner of Edinger and Beach Blvds. Huntington Beach Signs Provided, All are Welcome! Contact: Pat Goodman, patgoodman@yahoo.com 714-847-6617

(1^st & 3^rd Thursdays), 6:30-8:30 PM, Irvine: Steelhead Brewing Company, 4175 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 (map)
Come join us for an informal evening of pints and politics at Steelhead Brewing Company in Irvine (menu available on their website). We'll be on the patio, look for the signs! Political Pub Nights will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month. Please feel free to invite your friends, red or blue, all are welcome. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call or drop me a note. *Please let us know you're coming! R.S.V.P. to Destiny at 949-640-4400, or e-mail at destiny@club48democrats.com

Thursdays, 7pm, Santa Ana: Immigrant Rights Committee Meeting El Centro Cultural De Mexico 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Thursdays 8:30 PM, Santa Ana: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) a no-agenda social club for local progressives, meets at Memphis Bar at 201N Broadway in the Artists Village Contact: orangecounty@drinkingliberally.org or (714) 955-7765

First and third Thursdays 7 PM, Huntington Beach: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co. at 19461 Main St., Huntington Beach. (corner of Main and Yorktown) Contact: Louise Stewardson 714-356-6559 HuntingtonBeachg@drinkingliberally.org

[Location change] Thursdays 7 PM, Rancho Santa Margarita: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org), a no-agenda social club for local progressives, meets at Wood Ranch Restaurant patio, next to Borders. 22352 El Paseo. Contact: rsm@drinkingliberally.org.

Fridays 7:30 am, Huntington Beach: Informal "Blue HB" Coffeeklatch at Natale's Cafe, 7251 Warner, between Gothard & Goldenwest. Contact: Vern Nelson 724-235-VERN

Fridays 8 am, San Juan Capistrano: Informal discussion of local issues at Metro Java, 32211 Camino Capistrano.

Fridays 4-5pm Irvine: Imagine Peace Vigil Culver and Michelson (405 south to Culver, right on Culver, one block to Michelson. Left on Michelson and park at the Wholesome Choice.) Signs are available, if you bring your own please focus on a peace theme only.
[The vigil will not be held this March 10th]

1^st & 3^rd Fridays 5-6pm Costa Mesa: Women In Black Harbor and Newport, Costa Mesa, CA Women in Black is a world wide peace group. We protest silently, wearing all black and holding signs.

Fridays 5pm Costa Mesa: Street corner protest against Colonial Occupation from Iraq to Palestine to Haiti at the corner of Bristol and Anton across from the South Coast Plaza Contact: Chuck Anderson, quetzalcoatl38@aol.com, (714) 956-5037

Fridays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Orange County DREAM Team Coalition Meeting (istillhaveadream.org) Centro Cultural de Mexico Room 211 301 W. 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Contact: Minerva S. Gómez (714) 376-8065

Saturdays, 9-11am, Irvine: Weekly Democratic Kaffee-Klatch Come and discuss the political topics of the day! University Center (across from UCI), under the trees across from Whale of a Tale Book Store 4199 Campus Dr Contact: Sharon Toji 9499296512 htoji@cox.net

Saturdays, 11am-1pm, Laguna Beach: Vigil for Peace at Laguna Main Beach PCH at Ocean Avenue. Bring signs or use ours Contact: (949) 499-3190

Saturdays, noon-2pm, Brea: Brea Anti-war gathering at the intersection of Brea Blvd. and Imperial Highway Contact Marcus Gourley runningdeeractivist@yahoo.com

Saturdays, 5-9pm, Long Beach: Seva Cafe Moved to Sundays

Saturdays, 11pm-2am, Santa Ana: The Lights On Program is an amazing fully volunteer-run effort, offering warmth, caring & resources to those being released from incarceration. Conceived by the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, the program endeavors to help these men & women successfully re-enter society by meeting their immediate basic needs & connecting them to intervention & prevention programs to reduce further offenses. Volunteers man an RV, located across from the Intake & Release Center of the Santa Ana Jail. Volunteers are able to offer coffee, water, snacks, clothing, & the use of their cell phone, all provided free of charge. The RV also supplies free printed resources providing a comprehensive list of shelters, sober living homes, job programs, legal aid services & more to help them towards self-sufficiency. Oftentimes, once they are released from custody, they have no money for phone calls or bus fare. This program offers an immediate presence, a sort of safe haven for those men & women who often feel disoriented during the critical post-release period. Santa Ana Jail (Outside the Intake/Release Center) 550 N. Flower Street bethecause.org/calendar/event.php?id=5175

Sundays, 12-1pm, Huntington Beach: Enough! Every Sunday from noon to 1pm,
Huntington Beach: At Main St. and PCH S/W corner For more info. Contact, Albert afitguy@excite.com Dorrine quitetherebel@hotmail.com theyoungturks.com/section/Enough dfalink.com/event.php?id=25376

Sundays, 3 pm, Santa Ana: Food Not Bombs Santa Ana (foodnotbombs.net/california.html) in the park at Civic Center and Ross Contact: (714)953-5778

[New day] Sundays, 5-9pm, Long Beach: Seva Cafe Zephyr's Vegetarian restaurant, 340 E 4th St,,Long Beach,CA 90802
The Seva Cafe is an experiment in the joy of giving. It is very different from most restaurants specifically because there are no prices to any of the meals, it is run completely by volunteers, and every meal is prepared with one single-minded focus: to serve with love.
At the end of the meal, every guest is also given the opportunity to participate in the circle of giving. Guests can give from their heart whatever they wish, and those donations are used to pay for future guests' meals. bethecause.org/seva

Sundays, 7-8 pm, Huntington Beach: "Visualize world peace, surf city style” at Main St. & Pacific Coast Highway, Bring a covered candle just help hold up the banner (no signs please; the banner says it all!). Contact: mtheriault@socal.rr.com.

Other event calendars
la.indymedia.org/calendar Los Angeles Independent Media Center
change-links.org Change Links
icujp.org/calendar.shtml Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace
coalitionforworldpeace.org/events.html Coalition For World Peace
csulb.edu/~eruyle/lbapnweb/calendar/calendar.htm Long Beach Area Peace Network
sddemocrats.org/calendar.htm San Diego County Democratic Party
ocdemocrats.org/index.php/blogs/upcoming_archives Democratic Party of Orange County
my.barackobama.com/page/event/search_simple Obama
ocgop.org/events Republican Party of Orange County
totalbuzz.freedomblogging.com/political-datebook OC Register
calaction.org CalAction
creec.edgateway.net/cs/creec9bp/cal/65 California Regional Environmental Education Community
bethecause.org/calendar Be The Cause
prcsd.org/webcalendar/month.php Peace Resource Center of San Diego
www.sarah4hope.org/SARAH4Hope/Community_Events.html Spiritual And Religious Alliance For Hope
dfa-oc.org/Antiwar%20Calendar%20for%20Orange%20County Orange County Peace Coalition
ocpeace.org/calendar.html Orange County Peace Coalition
au-oc.org/calendar.htm Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Orange County
whittierpeace.org/calendar.htm Whittier Peace and Justice Coalition
progressivechristiansuniting.org/events Progressive Christians Uniting
ocice.org/events.html Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment
ocgreenguide.com/OC-Events.php OC Green Guide
meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar Going GREEN in Orange County
cgpacs.uci.edu The Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies
sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
sites.google.com/site/noonprop8events/Home/orange-county-events No on Prop 8 Events - Orange County
queersunited.blogspot.com/2008/11/listing-of-prop-8-protests-and-rallies.html Listing of prop 8 protests and rallies
www.eqca.org/site/apps/cd/month.asp?c=kuLRJ9MRKrH&b=4028667 Marriage equality events
nowoc.org/e107_plugins/calendar_menu/calendar.php Orange County NOW
peacebuttons.info/E-News/thisweek.htm This Week in History

ADDITIONAL NOTICES

California Democratic Party to Obama: Get Out of Afghanistan.

End the U.S. Occupation & Air War in Afghanistan

Whereas, The California Democratic Party, concerned citizens and lawmakers are calling for a U.S.A exit strategy from Afghanistan that will end the occupation and air war while ensuring the safety and security of our troops, our nation, and the region; while even the U.S. Ambassador General Karl Eikenberry expresses concern about corruption in the Afghan government and our inability to stabilize the situation; and

Whereas, the plight of women in Afghanistan is such that they continue to bear an especially heavy price under and eight-year occupation, and that far from eradicating the Taliban and other insurgencies, the presence of foreign troops has instead strengthened them, creating greater insecurity, death and impoverishment of the Afghan people; and

Whereas, a majority of Americans are increasingly disturbed about the toll the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan is taking on the honorable young men and women who have been killed and wounded and on their families as our involvement there continues to cost billion each month while the United States and particularly the State of California are in an economic crisis without money to fund domestic needs;

Therefore be it Resolved, that the California Democratic Party, in addition to reiterating its support for a time-table for withdrawal of our military personnel, calls for an end to the use of mercenary contractors, as well as and end to air strikes that cause heavy civilian casualties, and urges our President to oversee a redirection of our funding and resources to include and increase in humanitarian and developmental aid, multi-party talks aimed at ensuring a democratic and legitimate representation of the people of Afghanistan, as well as multi-party regional diplomacy for the safety and stability of neighboring countries; and

Be it Further Resolved that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the California Democratic Congressional delegation, as well as to President Obama.

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
(a simple one to get warmed up)

We wish you a merry Christmas,
We wish you a merry Christmas,
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Our troops deserve a merry Christmas,
Our troops deserve a merry Christmas,
Our troops deserve a merry Christmas, so bring them back here!

Yes, stopping this war is something Congress can do:
So, [DANA], stop the funding, or the death toll's on you!

We won't stop until they're back home
We won't stop until they're back home
We won't stop until they're back home so bring them back here!

Yes, stopping this war is something Congress can do:
So, [DANA], stop the funding, or the death toll's on you!

Our troops deserve a merry Christmas,
Our troops deserve a merry Christmas,

Our troops deserve a merry Christmas, so
BRING THEM BACK NOW!!!

2. Why the Hell Are We Here?
(tune of Do You Hear What I Hear, Nelson-Alviso 2006)

Said the grunt to his sergeant in Iraq:
Why the hell are we here? (Why the hell are we here?)
Tryin' to not get shot in the back,
Why the hell are we here? (Why the hell are we here?)
A wife and child wait for me back home,
spending Christmas-time all alone,
spending Christmas-time all alone.

Said the sarge to the Captain in command:
Why the hell are we here? (Why the hell are we here?)
Ev'ry week it seems I lose a man.
Why the hell are we here? (Why the hell are we here?)
A roadside bomb planted in the night
filling ev'ry moment with fright;
There's no way to win such a fight.

Said the Captain to the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
Why the hell are we here? (Why the hell are we here?)
In this civil war in Iraq?
Why the hell are we here? (Why the hell are we here?)
Each bomb we drop only makes things worse;
and our choosing sides is perverse
in this Sunni/Shia universe.

Said the troops to the Congressman back home
Time to bring us back now! (Time to bring us back now!)
Congressman all comfy back home,
Time to bring us back now! (Time to bring us back now!)
This war, this war, has gone on far too long,
Can you hear the words of our song?
Getting out will make us- more strong!!!

3. The Exit-Plan Rock
(tune of Jingle-Bell Rock, Nelson 2007)

Bring 'em back bring 'em back bring 'em back home,
Pack 'em in trucks and shlepp 'em in jeeps,
Squeeze 'em in humvees, a dozen to one,
Now your Exit Plan has begun!
Bring 'em back bring 'em back bring 'em back home,
Here a battalion, there a platoon,
Fly home that jet plane as full as you dare,
thru the frosty air!

It's the right time, yes it's high time,
to end this dumbass war!
Turn our Bradleys into ploughshares:
We ain't gonna study war no more!
Bring 'em back bring 'em back bring 'em back home,
Ship 'em home 'round the clock;
With all dispatch snatch 'em out of Iraq,
That's your Exit Plan, that's our Exit Plan,
that's the Exit Plan Rock!

4. brand-new! - Obama We're Hopeful
(Nelson 2008, tune of "O Come All Ye Faithful")

Obama we're hopeful, cautiously believing
you meant when you told us that you'd end this war,
Sooner than later, let's get our troops back state-side!
OBAMA WE'LL BE WATCHING,
OBAMA WE'LL BE MARCHING,
OBAMA WE'LL BE HOLDING YOUR FEET TO THE FIRE!

Ensconced in the White House, trying to get your bearings,
Oil men and gen'rals whisp'ring in those big ears,
Filling your head with doubts and grim scenarios,
OBAMA WE'LL BE WATCHING,
OBAMA WE'LL BE MARCHING,
OBAMA WE'LL BE HOLDING YOUR FEET TO THE FIRE!

Barack, you were right on this war from the beginning;
You beat the Republican and Democra-t hawks.
Now you're elected to end this occupa-tion!
OBAMA WE'LL BE WATCHING,
OBAMA WE'LL BE MARCHING,
OBAMA WE'LL BE HOLDING YOUR FEET TO THE FIRE!

5. to the tune of Winter Wonderland
(Quinlan-Alviso, 2008)

Hey [Ed Royce], are you list'ning?
In Iraq, blood is glist'ning?
A horrible sight, we're frightened tonight, walking in Iraqi war-torn land.

In the winter we are building bases, and pretending that we're leaving town.
They'll say are you stayin', we'll say "No man,
But you can clean the rubble when we're gone."

Early on, Bush conspired, with his cro-nies and liars,
They planned an attack and ransacked Iraq,
Leaving in their wake a war-torn land.

Now's the time to bring our soldiers home, man,
And repair the mess that we have made.
Give Iraqis back their sov'reignty, man,
And fix the damage done in our own land.

So [Ed Royce], are you list'ning? All our troops we are missing.
A wonderful sight, our troops home tonight,
walking with their fam'lies hand in hand.

6. Dreck the Halls
(Nelson-Alviso 2007)

"Fund the war or leave them stranded!"
BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA
"Fight them there or they'll attack here!"
BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA
Thus they give us phony choices
BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA
Call out these deceptive voices:
LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE!!!

"Stay or else the blood's on your hands!"
BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA
"Force this 'freedom' onto more lands!"
BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA
"Back us or you're weak on defense!"
BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA-BLA
What do we call such rank pretense?
LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE!!!

7. God Rest Ye...
(Sweetelle, 2007)

God rest ye dear insurgents, it's no wonder you're aggrieved:
We stirred up quite a hornets' nest and now we'd like to leave;
If we can have regime change HERE we'll occupy no more,
and we'll wish you the very shortest civil war,
a very short war,
yes we'll wish you the very shortest civil war!

God rest ye U. S. soldiers, we have heard that you're alarmed.
How can "accomplished missions" keep on causing so much harm?
Your sacrifice and courage taken hostage by their lies,
Oh we're singing 'cos we don't want your demise,
not your demise,
Yes we're singing 'cos we don't want your demise.

God rest ye dumbed-down citizens, the truth must be proclaimed!
Our leaders feed the media, you're programmed to be lame.
It's time to shout, stand up and yell, we'll tolerate no more
politicians and their greed-inspired wars,
their oil-based wars,
No we'll foot the bill for NO MORE STUPID WARS!!!

8. Happy Xmas, War is Over
(John Lennon, 1971)

So this is Christmas, and what have you done?
Another year over, and a new one just begun.
And so this is Christmas—I hope you have fun.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
A Merry Merry Christmas, and a happy new year:
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.

And so this is Christmas [WAR IS OVER IF YOU WANT IT]
For weak and for strong,
the rich and the poor ones, [WAR IS OVER NOW!]
the war is so long.
And so happy Christmas [WAR IS OVER IF YOU WANT IT]
for black & for white,
for the yellow and red ones, [WAR IS OVER NOW!]
let's stop all the fight?
A Merry Merry Christmas, and a happy new year:
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear?

WAR IS OVER, IF YOU WANT IT, WAR IS OVER NOW......(3x)

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