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May: National Military Appreciation Month Tuesday, May 4: Charlottesville City Council Election Tuesday, May 4: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum, "Iraq and WMD: Lessons Learned and Unlearned." David Kay, former special advisor to the Director of Central Intelligence in the search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and former Chief Nuclear Weapons Inspector for the UN. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Tuesday, May 4: Democratic Victory Party following the close of the polls, 7:00 pm, on the Downtown Mall. Wednesday, May 5: DFA (Dean for America) is now officially Democracy for America. They continue to Meetup on the 1st Wednesday of each month. There were over 30 attendees at the April meeting. The goal is to support progressive candidates to take back America! The local group will be supporting Al Weed for Congress as well as participating with other groups to defeat Bush in the fall. Donna Goings says, "We invite like minded "Dean Democrats" to join us on May 5th at 7 PM at Al Weed's Campaign Headquarters on Main Street. Come at 6:30 to socialize. Sign up at http://www.meetup.com. Put in your zip code and the DFA Meetup will be on the list. Howard Dean continues to promote the issues of balancing the budget and providing access to health care for all Americans. His leadership inspires us to work through other groups since he is no longer a candidate." (electronic mail, April 19, 2004) Thursday, May 6: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum, "A Time of Our Choosing: America's War in Iraq." Todd Purdom, correspondent in the Washington Bureau of the New York Times and author of a new book with this title. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Thursday, May 6: Interfaith Gay/Straight Alliance meets at 7 pm in the Conference Room of the Legal Aid Society on Preston Avenue in Charlottesville. This is a recently formed group of people from a variety of faith communities in the Charlottesville area that has assembled to give voice and action to civil rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer people. All concerned with this issue are encouraged to participate. Thursday, May 6: Sale of Traditional Fine Palestinian Embroideries at the Unitarian Church, 717 Rugby Road, 2:00 to 6:00 pm. "Mothers and Others Connecting" sponsors the event, with maximum revenues going to the embroiderers themselves, "women who have many family responsibilities and whose prospects are bleak indeed." Information: Helena Cobban, hcobban@aol.com. Thursday, May 6: Birth Matters! Join us for an educational journey through the process of pregnancy and
childbirth. If you are an expectant parent, a FREE CHILDBIRTH CLASS and VIDEO SERIES Class: Thursday, May 6 Videos: Thursday evenings All classes held at the Charlottesville main library: Jefferson-Madison Central library, 201 E. Market St., Charlottesville, VA. Directions: http://www.jmrl.org/using/directions.htm#Central Presented by: Midwifery Options for Mothers http://www.virginiamom.org. For more information: Julia Weissman. Phone: 434-978-4779. email: Informed_Birth_Options@earthlink.net Friday, May 7: Clean Commute Day, Friday May 7, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm at the newly renovated Greyhound Bus Station To encourage commuters to choose environmentally smart alternatives to driving alone. Huge media event at Greyhound, live remote, special guests, demos, hybrid vehicle, alternative transportation, community bikes, Art-in Motion children's art exhibit, commuter information, unveiling of Charlottesville Information Center (an interactive kiosk), free refreshments from Whole Foods and the Grounds Cafe, prizes, etc. etc. plus DEVON SPROULE in a free concert at noon. Friday, May 7: Party to Support Community Bikes, 8:00 pm at the Old Michie Building, 609 East Market Street. Music by Devon Sproule, Stratton Salidis, Robin Wynn Baker and Mark Goldstein with excellent food provided by area restaurants. The program operates a community bike library providing bicycles for disadvantaged children and adults. Suggested donation is $10. Info: Alexis 760-1297 Saturday, May 8: John Kerry Campaign Rally When: Saturday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: Along University Boulevard adjacent to the Liberty University campus. Why: To raise the visibility of the local Kerry for President campaign, and to show Karl Rove, in Lynchburg that day for his LU Commencement speech, that even in Lynchburg, Va., there’s an active and viable Kerry for President campaign! What to bring: A sign that bears a message for Karl Rove. Some Kerry campaign signs will be available, but those attending are encouraged to make their own signs. Contact: It’s important to contact Rick Howell at 434-929-4129, or at NewCenHowell@aol.com by Wednesday, May 5, if you definitely plan to attend. This event is subject to cancellation unless there’s adequate participation. Saturday, May 8: 5TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION CONVENTION AND BARBEQUE On Saturday, May 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Nelson County High School, Al Weed will officially be nominated as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 5th District. After the convention, join us as we celebrate with a barbeque at Mountain Cove Vineyards (Al's winery). Your $15 contribution will not only buy you lunch, it will help kick off the second phase of campaign fundraising. (An RSVP is helpful, but there's barbeque for everybody.) For directions to the vineyard, see <http://www.mountaincovevineyards.com/> Monday, May 10: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum, "Access Denied: U.S. Restrictions on International Family Planning." Valerie DeFillipo, director of External Affairs ar the International Planned Parenthood Federation in London. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Tuesday, May 11: Joey Skaggs announces "Bush!", a patriotic Independence Day event, July 4, 2004 at noon in Washington Square Park, New York City. "Bush!" will be satirical, political, theatrical and surprising. "For those of you interested in participating in the theatrical element, I'm still casting for "Bushettes," secret service agents, marching band and chorus members." Contact Joey Skaggs at skaggs@joeyskaggs.com  Friday, May 14: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum, "Campaign 2004: A View from Inside the Beltway." Ceci Connolly, national staff writer at the Washington Post. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Friday, May 14: Governor Warner will be the keynote speaker at the grand opening of the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail. The trail is a 41-stop, 300-mile driving/biking tour through 13 Southside counties. The trail tells the story of the sacrifices and grass roots efforts made by Native Americans, African Americans, women, the economically disadvantaged, the developmentally delayed and others dedicated to ensuring that all people have access to public education. WHEN: 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 14: Governor Warner will deliver the commencement address at the Piedmont Virginia Community College graduation. WHEN: 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Piedmont Virginia Community College Saturday, May 15: Charlottesville / Albemarle Democratic Breakfast, 9:30 am at JABA 674 Hillsdale Drive (behind Fashion Square Mall). Panel on Opportunities and Programs for Kids in our area. Participants include representatives of the Music Resource Center, Computers4Kids, SOCA Outreach, and the C/A Commission on Children and Families. A light breakfast is served and the public is warmly invited. Monday, May 17: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum, "The Medicare Bill: Who are the Losers and Winners?" Gail Wilensky, senior fellow at Project HOPE, an international health education foundation. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Tuesday, May 18: 7:30 pm. Kathy Erskine reading from and discussing her recently published novel Ibhubesi: The Lion. Reception and book signing to follow. Sponsored by the TJ Center for the Protection of Free Expression, 400 Worrell Drive, Charlottesville (off Rte 250 East--formerly known as 400 Peter Jefferson Place). Open to the public, but reservations are required: (434) 295 4784. Wednesday, May 19: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum, "Of Bayonets and Constitutions." Robert Fatton, Cooper Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at UVa. Information at http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu. Wednesday, May 19: The Board of Education of the Charlottesville City Schools cordially invites you to attend a ceremony on Wednesday, May 19th when the Charlottesville Performing Arts Center will be renamed and dedicated in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 7:00 - 8:00 pm: speakers and music by the Martin Luther King Community Choir 8:00 - 8:30 pm Reception in the Lobby Saturday, May 22: "We are very fortunate to have Chris Nowinski with us on Friday to promote voter registration. He is a 6 foot 4 inch, 270 pound grappler who currently travels across the country with the WWE promoting voter registration and help to increase civic awareness among America's youth.  He has many media interviews Friday morning [May 21st], scheduled appearances that afternoon and will be in my office at 4 p.m. meeting and greeting people. I would like to invite you all to come and meet him on Friday afternoon and help welcome him to the "Best Place to live in America"  He will be staying and helping us at our voter registration table outside my office during Friday's after Five. Please come visit us. Sheri Iachetta (electronic mail, May 20, 2004) Friday, May 21: A Half Century After Brown vs. Board of Education--sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities at the Monticello Event and Conference Center, 201 Monticello Avenue, Charlottesville. Reception at 6 p.m. followed by the program and dinner at 7 p.m. Virginia Congressman Robert "Bobby" Scott will present the keynote address. Continues with symposium Saturday. Reservations for Friday's events including reception and dinner, $40 per person and must be purchased by May 19, 2004. Contact: Amy Tillerson, (434)924-3296; atillerson@virginia.edu. Saturday, May 22: A Half Century After Brown vs. Board of Education--symposium at the Monticello Event and Conference Center, 201 Monticello Avenue, Charlottesville. Starts at 9:30 a.m. with panel discussions and workshops on Virginia's reactions to Brown. Second session of discussions and workshops focuses on the backlash and legacies of the Brown decision. Includes people who were affected by the Brown decision fifty years ago, and current high school students. Saturday's events will conclude at 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided for participants. Contact: Amy Tillerson, (434)924-3296; atillerson@virginia.edu. Saturday, May 22: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, First Annual Fluvanna County Democratic Strawberry Social. Meet Al Weed, Democratic candidate for Congress in Virginia's Fifth District. At Pleasant Grove, on Rte 53 one and one-half miles west of the village of Palmyra -- go all the way up the drive, past the house to the pole barn. Donation of $5 requested, to support Al Weed and the Fluvanna County Democrats. Tuesday, May 22: 5:00 pm. League of Women Voters Annual Meeting. Guest speaker is Professor Anne Coughlin, interim director of the Center for the Study of Race and Law. Social starts art 5:00 pm with dinner at 5:45 pm.. Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church Social Hall, 717 Rugby Road, Charlottesville. For info and reservations, call 970-1707 or email the League office at lwv@avenue.org by May 20. Monday, May 31: Libertarian Party National Convention Michael Badnarik,
a computer programmer from Texas and a teacher of constitutional law, won
the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination
yesterday. Badnarik, 49, of Austin, defeated former Hollywood movie producer
Aaron Ruso on the convention's third ballot, after former radio host Gary
Nolan, who was eliminated on the second ballot, endorsed Badnarik, The Associated
Press reported" (Politics, The Washington Post, May 31, 2004).
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