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Thursday, January 5: Noon. League of Women Voters Legislative Luncheon, Boar's Head Inn. Reservations must be made prior to December 29, 2005, $25 to LWV /CA, 1936 Arlington Blvd #116, Charlottesville VA 22903. Info 970 1707 or lwv@avenue.org. Saturday, January 7: 9:30 a.m. Reorganization Meeting of the Charlottesville Democratic Committee in the cafeteria of Buford Middle School . Registration opens 9:00 am.
For more information contact Party Co-Chairs: Tuesday, January 10: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, After Fidel: The Inside Story of Castro's Regime and Cuba's Next Leader. Dr. Brian Latell of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. A book signing follows the talk. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Thursday, January 12: 4-5 pm Dave Norris for City Council Campaign kick-off party at Rapture (303 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall). If you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to contact [Dave] at 465-1391 or daveforcouncil@hotmail.com. Friday, January 13: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, Martin Van Buren: The Original Party Boss. Ted Widmer of the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience. A book signing follows the talk. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Friday, January 13: 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. SPECIAL GUEST Charlottesville Mayor David Brown will speak for a few minutes on "Election Issues: Past & Future" Friday, January 13: 7:00 p.m. Howlin' Moon: Full Moon Walk at Ivy Creek Natural Area. Dress warmly. A short walk for children and their parents, followed by hot cocoa and nature study. Information 973-7772. Saturday, January 14: 11: 30 a.m. Inaugural Brunch with a special Toast to Governor-Elect Tim Kaine. The Hospitality House Westminster Ballroom 415 Richmond Road Williamsburg, Virginia (Doors open at 11 a.m.) If you'd like to attend, please contact DPVA Executive Director Lindsey Reynolds at 804-644-1966, ext. 237 or e-mail her at Lindsey@vademocrats.org. Saturday, January 14: Noon Gubernatorial Inauguration: Tim Kaine will take the oath of office as Virginia’s 70th Governor at the Inauguration at the reconstructed capitol in Colonial Williamsburg. Ball at 6:00 at W&M. Richmond Ball at 7:00 at the Convention Center. Sunday, January 15: 7:00 pm There will be a meeting to plan for a Patriot's Impeachment Rally at BTTV (106 A3 Goodman St.). All welcome. The idea is to do dramatic events with a revolutionary war theme to publicize our government's drift toward totalitarianism, to organize people to contribute their time and energy to a national movement to impeach the DLC (Democratic Leadership Council) and President Bush. Something like that. Help us figure it out. All Welcome! Monday, January 16: Save the Bay Day Rally at the General Assembly in Richmond. Bus (free!) leaves Barracks Road Texaco at 9:00 am, returning at 2:10 pm. Sign up now to reserve a seat and lunch. "We can dedicate MLK Day to volunteer for this important push to get dedicated funding for the Bay." Contact: Frances Lee-Vandell f.lee-vandell@juno.com (434) 293-9893. Thursday, January 19: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, The Control of Conventional Arms. Brig. Gen USA (Ret.) Greg Govan. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Saturday, January 21: 9:30 am Regular monthly Charlottesville / Albemarle Democratic Breakfast. Forum for candidates for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Fifth District. Panel includes Al Weed and Bern Ewert. 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 Sunday, January 22: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Roe v. Wade Anniversary Commemorative Service, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church Unitarian Universalist at 717 Rugby Rd. As we continue to fight the confirmation of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court, prepare for another treacherous General Assembly Session and await the decision in Ayotte v Planned Parenthood, the 33rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade is an opportunity to solemnly acknowledge how much is at stake and spiritually rejuvenate ourselves for the battles ahead. Please bring any songs, readings or experiences you would like to share! For more information, please contact Becky Reid at Becky.Reid@ppfa.org or 296-1000 x 209. Tuesday, January 24: 6:00 pm Comunity Conversation The Face of Poverty sponsored by the Quality Community Council. UVa Chapel. Further information, Karen Waters, 977 3045, karen@cvilleqcc.org. Thursday, January 26: 4:00 pm in front of the main entrance to Charlottesville City Hall, the Dave Norris for City Council Campaign will host a press conference at which Norris will offer proposals for expanding affordable housing opportunities in our community. Thursday, January 26: 6:00 pm Comunity Conversation The Poverty of Redevelopment sponsored by the Quality Community Council. Westhaven Community Center, Charlottesville. Further information, Karen Waters, 977 3045, karen@cvilleqcc.org. Thursday, January 26: (CANCELED) 7:30 pm ASAP regular monthly meeting, free and open to all. Meredith Richards will talk about intercity passenger rail, rail options for Central Virginia and the group's proposal for direct daily passenger service to Northern Virginia. Monday, January 30: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum, Managing the Financial War Against Terrorism. Stuart Levey, Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Crimes. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org Tuesday, January 31: 6:00
pm Comunity Conversation The Poverty of (Under)employment sponsored
by the Quality Community Council. St. Paul's Episcopal Curch, Charlottesville.
Further information, Karen Waters, 977 3045, karen@cvilleqcc.org.
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