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Wednesday, February 1: 7:00 - 9:30 pm (meet the candidates from 6:30 pm) Central VA Democracy for America (DFA) presents a Candidate Forum for Democratic candidates for Congress Bern Ewert and Al Weed, moderated by Bob McAdams. JABA Center at 674 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville. (The candidates will be asked different questions from those asked at the C’ville-Albemarle Democrats Breakfast Forum on Jan. 21). Audience questions encouraged. Contact: Jean Wyant, Organizer, Central VA DFA, jeanbee6@netscape.net Phone: 434-823-4721; cell: 434-284-1176. Wednesday, February 1: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, Warrantless Wiretaps and the President:What Does It Mean? Timothy J. Naftali, Frederick P. Hitz and Robert F. Turner. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Thursday, February 2: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm Virginia Pro-Choice Lobby Day: Come to Richmond to visit your legislators, see votes and hear testimony on important reproductive rights bills, and rally with hundreds of pro-choice Virginians. Last year 400 people from Virginia came to Pro-Choice Lobby Day - help us have an even bigger lobby day in 2006! Buses will be departing from around Virginia. Carpools are forming now! Please RSVP to president@vanow.org. Thursday, February 2: The Multicultural Issues Committee of the UVa Library presents: Dr. William B. Harvey, Vice President and Chief Officer for Diversity and Equity, speaking on "Issues of Race at Predominantly White Institutions" in the Auditorium of the Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia. Refreshments will be served. Further information: Robin E. Field, ref4u@virginia.edu Thursday, February 2: 6:00 pm Comunity Conversation The Poverty of Education sponsored by the Quality Community Council. Burley Middel School. Further information, Karen Waters, 977 3045, karen@cvilleqcc.org. Monday, February 6: 4:00 pm Inaugural Walter N. Ridley Distinguished Lecture, sponsored by the Curry School of Education, the University's Office of Diversity and Equity and the Walter N. Ridley Scholarship Program.. U.S. Dep't of Education Secretary Henry L. Johnson will speak on "Preparing America's Future" in the Dome Room of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia. Reception follows. Further information, (434) 924-1388. No reservations required. Monday, February 6: 9:30 am - 3:15 pm Miller Center Forum, The Ronald Reagan Oral History Project. Three 75 minute sessions led by former administration officials and presidential scholars. Understanding RR; RR adn Foreign Poicy; RR and Domestic Policy. A book signing follows each session. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Wednesday, February 8: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism. John C. Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group challenges corporate managements to reform. Book signing follows talk. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Wednesday, February 8: 1:30 until 3:00 p.m., Northside Library. Senior Statesmen of Virginia presents Dr. Pam Moran, Superintendent of the Albemarle County Schools, and Dr. Roger Collins, Superintendent of the Nelson County Schools, speaking on the "Challenges and Successes of the Albemarle and Nelson County School Systems". Free. Public welcome to meet, hear and question these two school leaders. Further information: 971-5538. Thursday, February 9: 7:30 pm Monticello Bird Club, Education Building, Ivy Creek Natural Area, Earlysville Road, Charlottesville. A slide presentation by wildlife artist Ron Louque, who created the 2003 Federal Duck Stamp painting and also paintings for 27 state conservation stamps. This program will be of interest to birders, artists, and stamp collectors alike. Information: Ellen Dudley: 244-2688 or Ron Kingston: 293-5173. Friday, February 10: 6-8 p.m Second Fridays, social time for Charlottesville and Albemarle Democrats at Rapture on the Downtown Mall, upstairs -- $6.00 (a bargain) for food, cash bar. City Councilor Kendra Hamilton will comment on the upcoming School Board Elections in Charlottesville Friday, February 10: 7:30-9:30 pm State Democratic Party Steering Committee meeting at the Richmond Convention Center, Saturday, February 11: 10:00
am - 12:00 Noon State Central Committee Meeting, at the Richmond
Convention Center Monday, February 13: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Albemarle County Democratic Party Steering Committee meeting at the Albemarle County Building, Room 235 (Totier Room). Wednesday, February 15: 6:00 pm. Virginia U.S. Senate Candidate Harris Miller will speak at Clark Hall, Room 108, at UVa. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the Clark Hall Mural Room. Sponsored by UVa UDEMS. Wednesday, February 15: 7:00 pm. A discussion of The Role of Unions in a Right-to-Work State sponsored by Voters for Change -- at Gordon Avenue Public Library (lower level). Speakers include Jan Cornell and Sue Herndon; program will include a discussion of SUUVA and how we can help them. For more info call Billy Lagerworff at 293-5556. Thursday, February 16: 7:30 pm Meredith Richards will speak on "Rail Issues in the Region" in the library of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 190 Rugby Rd., Charlottesville at the invitation of ASAP (Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population). This talk will be followed by questions and discussion. Parking available behind the church. Contact 974-4582. www.stopgrowthASAP.org . Friday, February 17: 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Katrina Benefit MardiGras Dance at the Doubletree Hotel to raise money to provide shelters for the people of Pearlington, MS. Sponsored by the TJ Unitarian-Universalist Church. Tickets $30 in advance (at Plan 9), $40 at the door. Music by John D'Earth swing band. Further information at http://www.buildinggoodness.org Saturday, February 18: 9:30 am. Regular monthly Charlottesville / Albemarle Democratic Breakfast. Candidates Forum for the Democratic nomination for Charlottesville City Council. Kay Slaughter will moderate, and Dave Norris and Julian Taliaferro are on the panel, and anyone interested in entering the race is encouraged to attend. The C'ville Democratic Party's JFK service club will be collecting food to take to the local Food Bank (which is low on food now). Please bring non-perishable food items to the breakfast. The event is free, a light breakfast is offered, and the public is warmly invited. At JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive, behind Fashion Square and next to the Marriott Courtyard. Info: (434) 971 8082 or george@loper.org Saturday, February 18 through Tuesday, February 28: Mardi Gras in New Orleans Sunday, February 19: 2:00 pm at the Ivy Creek Natural Area, Nature writer David Gessner will read from his work. He has been called the Woody Allen of nature writers--come and judge for yourself. Monday, February 20: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, "Fugitives: Young Iranians Confront the Collapse of the Reform Movement." Journalist Laura Secor. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Monday, February 20: 4:00 pm in front of the Westhaven Community Center (801 Hardy Drive). Dave Norris for City Council campaign press conference on Poverty and Racial Disparity in Charlottesville. Monday, February 20: 7:00 pm Women and the Presidency: 8 for '08, Co-Sponsored by the UVa Center for Politics, The White House Project and the UVa Women’s Center. At the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia. Participants include: This event will also launch the White House Project’s 8 for ’08 national online poll. 8 for '08 features four Republican and four Democratic women selected by The White House Project as leaders who would be qualified to serve as president of the United States. Audience members will have the opportunity to vote in the online poll at the February 20th event. The White House Project, a national, non-partisan non-profit organization, is dedicated to advancing women's leadership across sectors, enhancing public perception of women's ability to lead, and fostering the entry of women into leadership positions, including the presidency. To find out more, and to participate in the online poll, visit their website at www.thewhitehouseproject.org Tuesday, February 21: 3:30 pm "What is the state of labor at the University? The Report on the Living Wage at UVa will be released at a rally in front of the Rotunda steps. Further info Jan Cornell at SUUVA/CWA, 984-3362 suuvacwa@aol.com Wednesday, February 22: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Presentation by garment factory workers from Mexico, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic about the sweatshop conditions under which most of our clothes are produced: "The Real Cost of a UVA Sweatshirt; Workers Speak Out" Monroe 116 (http://www.virginia.edu/webmap/ACentralGrounds.html) Co-sponsored by the Department of Anthropology; Studies in Women and Gender; and American Studies, as well as by the following student organizations: Workers and Students United, Students United for Progressive Change, Amigos for Columbia and La Alianza. For more information, contact Seth, smc4w@virginia.edu. Thursday, February 23: 7:15-8:30 pm Interfaith Pray for Peace gathering. Final Thursday of every month. This month: Gesher Center, 1824 University Circle, Charlottesville. Call or write if you need directions or want more info. 434-970-7836 meditate@geshercenter.org Friday, February 24: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, Soldiers to Citizens: The GI Bill and the Making of the Greatest Generation. Political Scientist Suzanne Mettler explores how the GI Bill elevated civic and political involvement among its beneficiaries across lines of class and race. A book signing follows the talk. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Saturday, February 25: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Living Wage Organizing Workshop Come meet with students from across Virginia to discuss the importance of pushing for a living wage at your college and learn strategies for organizing successful campaigns. (Although the workshop is geared to college campuses, others interested in working on living wage issues are welcome!) With keynote speaker Barbara Ehrenreich, author of the award-winning book "Nickel and Dimed" Lunch will be provided. The event will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Alderman Rd. and Ivy Rd. in Charlottesville. This event is free of charge, but we ask that you kindly register by February 23, 2006 by contacting Joe Szakos at szakos@virginia-organizing.org or (434) 984-4655 ext.222. Saturday, February 25: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Voter Registration and Mobilization Drive sponsored by the Dave Norris campaign, at the Gordon Avenue Library in Charlottesville. "Join us for a fun and rewarding day of direct outreach to low income neighborhoods (including all public housing neighborhoods in the city). We are targeting these areas because they are currently underrepresented in the local political process and because the issues facing these communities will be Dave's priorities for City Council. "We will assemble at 11:00am at the Gordon Avenue Library for breakfast, coffee, and volunteer training. We will then divide into neighborhood teams and canvass door-to-door and at community sites to register voters, talk with residents about Dave's campaign, and encourage them to attend the Democratic Nominating Convention on 4 March. No experience is necessary and anyone interested is encouraged to participate. We will provide all the materials and information you need, just make sure to sign up in advance. More information about Dave Norris can be found at www.votefordave.org." Contact: Daya Bill 434 882-1785 dayabill@yahoo.com Sunday, February 26: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Natural Heritage Committee: Preserving Albemarle. Ivy Creek Natural Area Education Building Come learn about Albemarle County's commitment to protecting its biological resources and natural landscapes. Meet the members of the County's newly-appointed permanent Natural Heritage Committee, and learn about their role in biodiversity protection. Further info: Scott Clark, tel. 296-5823, ext. 3325; email sclark@albemarle.org Tuesday, February 28: 12:00 noon "A Case Study in Unbridled Growth" Jim Burton of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Monticello Events and Conference Center.Lunch (optional) $8, call 970 1707 or email lwv@avenue.org before 3:30 pm on Feb 23. Further information about the talk, Martha Levering, 971-7694 or email floralwv@aol.com Tuesday, February 28: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies: The “Reduce Stress and Improve Outcomes: Effective Communication and Special Education” workshop in the Albemarle Resource Center at 1200 Forest Street in Charlottesville (in the Murray High School Building). During the workshop, participants will learn more about:
The free workshop will be presented by Cyndy Martin and Ron Olsen of the Community Mediation Center of Charlottesville. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by February 24th to Sarah Blech at 975-9400 ext. 2342 or sblech@k12albemarle.org Tuesday, February 28: 7:00 pm. Call to Duty Tour. A panel of former service members will renew the debate on the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. UVa's Newcomb Hall Theater. Free admission. For more info. see: www.calltodutytour.org  Wednesday, March 1: Cattle rancher and Governor of Montana Brian Schweitzer is coming to town to offer "A straight shooter's take on ethics, energy and challenges of the coming decade" in a presentation sponsored by the University of Virginia Center for Politics on Wednesday, March 1st at 5 p.m. in the Dome Room of the Rotunda. RSVP by February 27th to Joshua Scott: cfpevents@virginia.edu or 434-243-3540. Friday, March 3: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, Supreme Court Report. Jan Crawford Greenberg , who reports on the Supreme Court for the Chicago Tribune and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, will discuss the recent appointments to the Court, the decisions handed down during the current term, and issues pending the court. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Saturday, March 4: 1:00 pm at Burley Middle School, the Charlottesville Democratic Party will hold a Nominating Convention and Rally to choose two candidates for the City Council election on May 2. Doors open at noon. Info: see www.cvilledems.org Wednesday, March 8: 1:30 pm at the Northside Library in Albemarle Square Shopping Center Susan Seidler will introduce the SeniorNavigator website and demonstrate how to use the site to answer aging questions. SeniorNavigator is a statewide non-profit whose website contains 19,000 local programs and services as well as articles and links to related websites for seniors, their families and caregivers. Topics include health and aging issues, financial concerns, legal questions, housing and long-term care, caregiving and more. Other features include a list of relevant General Assembly legislation with summaries of the bills and links to the full texts. Thursday, March 9: Monticello Bird Club meets at 7:30 PM at the Education Building, Ivy Creek Natural Area, Earlysville Road, Charlottesville Program: “Creating a Backyard Habitat”: Dr. Louis Verner, a “watchable-wildlife biologist” with Virginia’s Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will show you how to make your backyard a hospitable landscape for birds, butterflies, and wildlife. Information: Ellen Dudley: 244-2688 or Ron Kingston: 293-5173 Friday, March 10: 6-8 p.m Second Fridays, social time for Charlottesville and Albemarle Democrats at Rapture on the Downtown Mall, upstairs -- $6.00 (a bargain) for food, cash bar. Tuesday, March 14: 7:00 pm Are you dem-curious? A new group—Left of Center—is forming for mostly twenty and thirty something local Democrats or dem-curious people to gather together to get to know each other, learn about local issues, and hear about party activities and ways to get involved. At Baja Bean on the corner (upstairs). Steering committee members: Matthew Engle, Jenny Givens, Lela Graham, Cale Jaffe, Mike Layfield, Holly Hatcher, Eve Hesselroth, Valerie L’Herrou, Julie Jones, Julia Kudravetz, Dave Norris, Darren Pace, Becky Reid, Walker Richmond, Jenny Robinson, Mike Signer, Lyle Solla-Yates, Stephanie Taylor, Claire Wuerker, Matthew Zogby Sponsored by the Charlottesville Democratic Party. Questions? Email leftofcentercville@gmail.com. Wednesday, March 15: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, Celebrating 45 Years of the Peace Corps. Anthony Essaye, a Washington attorney, former deputy general counsel of the Peace Corps, and co-founder of the International Senior Lawyers Project, will initiate a day-long celebration of the Peace Corps. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Wednesday, March 15: 7:00 pm Geraldine Ferraro, Former Vice Presidential Nominee. Newcomb Hall Ballroom, University of Virginia. Keynote address for the 2006 National Symposium on Women and Politics, co-hosted by the UVa Center for Politics and the Woodrow Wilson Department of Politics at UVA. More information about the 2006 National Symposium on Women and Politics is available at the Center for Politics website: http://centerforpolitics.org. For more information on this series contact Holly Hatcher, Assistant Director Programs at 434.243.3539 or hhatcher@virginia.edu. Saturday March 18 - Sunday March 19: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Announce 41st Annual Book Sale at the Gordon Avenue Branch Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue, in Charlottesville.: Children's Books; Music Books, Records, etc.; plus Academic Books. Sale continues next week. Contact: Bill Davis Telephone: (434) 977-8467. Email: friends@avenue.org Saturday, March 18: 9:30 am Regular monthly Charlottesville / Albemarle Democratic Breakfast. Forum for candidates for Charlottesville School Board. The event is free, a light breakfast is offered, and the public is warmly invited. At JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive, behind Fashion Square and next to the Marriott Courtyard. Info: (434) 971 8082 or george@loper.org Saturday, March 18: 11:00 am Special Miller Center Forum, United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy, a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School, and the subject of a major Miller Center Oral History project, reflects on his years in public service at a special Forum. Please Note: Admission to the Miller Center for this event will be by ticket only. Two tickets will be offered first to each member of the Miller Center Presidential Cabinet. Any remaining tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to others. Those who would like tickets to this event and who are not members of the Miller Center Presidential Cabinet should telephone Shirley Kohut at 434-924-6049 to place their name on the waiting list. No one will be admitted to the building without a ticket. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Saturday March 18: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Political Pasta--annual fund raising dinner of the Charlottesville Democratic Committee. Tickets are $20; cash bar. Tickets available at April's Corner, Quilts Unlimited, and at the door. At the Monticello Event & Conference Center. Info: call 296-1865. Wednesday, March 22: 6:30 pm. Miller Center Forum, Fighting World Hunger. Senator George McGovern, who has served as the United Nations' Global Ambassador on World Hunger since 2001, will speak. A reception, open to all guests at this Forum, will follow Senator McGovern's talk. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Friday, March 24: 11:00am. Miller Center Forum, The Making of an Ink-Stained Wretch. Jules Witcover will discuss his new book chronicling his life covering the campaigns of Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Lyndon Johnson, and others. A book-signing will follow. Co-hosted by the Virginia Festival of the Book. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Saturday March 25 - Sunday April 2: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm daily. Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Announce 41st Annual Book Sale: at the Gordon Avenue Branch Library, 1500 Gordon Avenue, in Charlottesville. All Categories available; prices on most items will be reduced April 1 & 2. Proceeds from this annual event benefit the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library's programs and facilities. Contact: Bill Davis Telephone: (434) 977-8467 Email: friends@avenue.org Tuesday, March 28: 4 pm.. Miller Center Forum, America's Foreign Policy in the 21st Century. Strobe Talbott , former Deputy Secretary of State and current President of the Brookings Institution, will speak. His talk will be delivered in the Dome Room of the Rotunda. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Friday, March 31: 7:00 - 9:00 pm 5th Congressional District Committee Dinner in Bedford, VA. We already have an outstanding program that is going to occur, and we are not finished yet. It will be an exciting event, and there will be much more on the event soon. Please mark your calendar as this is a "must do" event. Monday, April 3 - Tuesday, April 4: Miller Center and the Critical Incident Analysis Group at UVa will jointly host a two-day conference to which all former presidential press secretaries, selected members of the national press corps, and CIAG conferees have been invited. The opening session will be moderated by Margaret Warner of the NewHour with Jim Lehrer. Portions of the conference will be open to the general public. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Friday, April 7: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum. Wellesley College political scientist Alan Schechter will discuss "soft power" as an instrument of diplomacy. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Saturday, April 8: Equality Virginia's Third Annual Commonwealth Dinner at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Full details at www.EqualityVirginia.org/Commonwealth_Dinner Friday, April 14: 6-8 p.m Second Fridays, social time for Charlottesville and Albemarle Democrats at Rapture on the Downtown Mall, upstairs -- $6.00 (a bargain) for food, cash bar. Saturday, April 15: 9:30 am Regular monthly Charlottesville / Albemarle Democratic Breakfast. Legislative Report from Delegate David Toscano (D-57). The event is free, a light breakfast is offered, and the public is warmly invited. At JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive, behind Fashion Square and next to the Marriott Courtyard. Info: (434) 971 8082 or george@loper.org Wednesday, April 19: 6:30 pm 2006 National Symposium on Women and Politics continues: with a book discussion and signing: What Women Really Want: How American Women Are Quietly Erasing Political, Racial, Class, and Religious Lines to Change the Way We Live. Kellyanne Conway of the polling company and Celinda Lake of Lake Research Partners. University of Virginia Bookstore. More information is available at the Center for Politics website: centerforpolitics.org. or contact Holly Hatcher, Assistant Director Programs 434.243.3539 or hhatcher@virginia.edu. Monday, April 24: 11:00 am. Miller Center Forum. Former assistants to the President in the George W. Bush administration John Bridgeland and John J. DiIulio Jr. will discuss the dropout epidemic, and what can be done about it. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30: New Orleans Jazz Fest. Live bands (blues, cajun, gospel, rock and jazz) and Creole cookin' at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course.Continues next weekend. Tickets / information http://www.nojazzfest.com. Tuesday, May 2: Election Day in Charlottesville. Two City Council seats, Three School Board memberships. Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 7: New Orleans Jazz Fest. Live bands and Creole cookin' at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course. Tickets / information http://www.nojazzfest.com. Friday, May 12: 6-8 p.m Second Fridays, social time for Charlottesville and Albemarle Democrats at Rapture on the Downtown Mall, upstairs -- $6.00 (a bargain) for food, cash bar. Saturday, May 20: 9:30 am Regular monthly Charlottesville / Albemarle Democratic Breakfast. Matthew Holden, Emeritus Professor of Politics at UVa. The event is free, a light breakfast is offered, and the public is warmly invited. At JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive, behind Fashion Square and next to the Marriott Courtyard. Info: (434) 971 8082 or george@loper.org Saturday, May 20: Fifth District Convention in Buckingham County (Location TBD). Business to be conducted includes selection of nominee to run for Congress. Each local committee will need to have a caucus on either a Saturday or Monday between April 17 and April 29, 2006, for the purpose of selecting delegates to the convention. Tuesday, June 13: Primary
Elections in Virginia. Democrats will select a nominee to run against
George Allen for the U.S. Senate.
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