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Thursday,
April 24

6:30 - 8:30 PM
Ridley Park

 

Drinking Liberally

Promoting democracy one pint at a time.

Location: The Gas Light, 100 E Hinckley Ave ( map )

For more info or to get on the mailing list, email ridleypark@drinkingliberally.org.

Tuesday,
April 22

7 am - 8 pm
your polling place

 

Primary Election

Select the Democratic candidates to appear on the November ballot.

 

Saturday,
April 19

7 - 11 pm
Crum Lynne

 

Spring Social To Kick Off Election 2008

Where: American Legion, F.A. Scott Post
137 Walter Street, Crum Lynne, PA

Tickets: $25.00 - Covers Food and Beverage

For Tickets call :
Steve Ropski @ 267-784-5941
George Casey @ 610-999-3131

Wednesday, April 16

7 PM
Ridley Park

Progressive Dems Book Club Meeting

502 Harrison St. Ridley Park PA 19078

Topic: Suggested Reading: “Waving Goodbye to Hegemony” by Parag Khanna, pub. in NY Times Magazine 1/27/08—link below.

http://www.paragkhanna.com/2008/01/waving_goodbye_to_hegemony.html

(Excerpt from book: The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order. Pub. Random House, March 2008)

Directions or questions? Call Nina at (610) 586-4804 or email ndeaw@comcast.net

Sunday,
April 13

7:00 pm
Ridley Park

 

Ridley Area Obama Meet-Up House Party

Coffee and Dessert

When: Sunday April 13 2008,  7 PM to 8:30 PM

Where: 502 Harrison St. Ridley Park PA 19078 (Home of Bill and Nina Walls)

RSVP and Directions: contact Nina at: 610 586 4804 or ndeaw@comcast.net

Host Committee: Nina Walls, Sandy DiSimone, Mark Ash, Mary Clarke

Saturday,
April 12

7:30 pm
Swarthmore

 

Fundraiser for Bryan Lentz

Hosted by Jennifer Lentz and Kate Crawford

At the Swarthmore Community Center
715 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Bryan Lentz has worked hard during his first term as our State Representative to serve the citizens of the 161st District.  Now Bryan needs your help to defeat his opponent and win re-election in 2008! 

Please come and support Bryan on April 12:
Supporter: $25 / Patron: $50 / Benefactor: $100
All contributions appreciated.

Please RSVP by e-mailing Party@VoteLentz.com.

Saturday,
April 12

5 - 7 pm
Philadelphia

 

Turning the Page – Pennsylvania for Obama
Fundraiser for Barack Obama

Join us for an evening to show our support for Barack Obama for President.
Let’s take this opportunity to turn our Dreams, Prayers and Hope into a reality for All Americans.


WHERE: Doubletree Hotel, Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
RSVP TO: barackobama.com  or gmconner7@comcast.net
DONATIONS: Your personal donation can be $250 to $2,300 if you will be attending the event. However, if you do not plan on attending the event any donation is appreciated. Please complete a donation form and submit with your contribution; check or money order payable to
Obama for America.

MAIL DONATION TO:
Gail Conner, 1315 Brighton Way
Newtown Square, PA 19073

Click here for flyer or here for event info on barackobama.com

[NOTE: The candidate is NOT scheduled to attend event]

Thursday,
April 10

7 pm
Media

 

Delaware County Democratic Party Annual FDR-JFK Dinner

The Delaware County Democratic Party's Annual FDR-JFK Dinner will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at D’Ignazio’s Towne House Restaurant, One Veteran's Square in Media, PA.

Special Guests:
Mayor Michael Nutter, Philadelphia
Honorable Senator Harris L. Wofford

Tickets are $50 and may be purchased in advance using our online contribution by clicking here. You may also send a check to:

Delaware County Democrats
PO Box 473
Media, PA 19063

Or click here to print the ticket order form.

Saturday,
April 5

11 AM - 2 PM
Prospect Park

Campaign Office Opening - John DeFrancisco for State Representative

162nd Legislative District (Collingdale, Sharon Hill, Folcroft, Glenolden, Prospect Park, Norwood, Ridley Park, Ridley Twp (parts) and Tinicum)

Location:  1100 Lincoln Ave (Rte 420) in Prospect Park

Come meet the candidate - soda and sandwiches will be served.


Sunday,
March 30

5 PM
Upper Providence

Mid-County Democrats Candidates Forum

All Democrats are invited to the Mid-County Democratic Committee’s Annual Candidates Forum.

When: Sunday, March 30th - Doors open at 5:00 PM

Where:  Providence Friends Meeting, 105 N. Providence Rd. Route 252, West of Baltimore Pike

Congressman Joe Sestak will arrive between 6:00 & 7:00 and all Democratic Candidates are invited. For more information contact Don Dix via email: dondix@comcast.net or by phone: 610-566-1875; or contact Bill Thomas via email: wthomas3@comcast.net or by phone: 610-565-4530.

Wednesday, March 12

7 PM
Ridley Park

Progressive Dems Book Club Meeting

502 Harrison St. Ridley Park PA 19078

Topic: Movie Night: SIR! NO SIR!

Long suppressed story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam.

A film by David Zeiger  --  www.sirnosir.com

Directions or questions? Call Nina at (610) 586-4804 or email ndeaw@comcast.net

Tuesday,
March 4

6:30 - 8:30 PM
Havertown

Come Watch the Next Super Tuesday Results and Support
Tom Quinn for State Rep


Where: Barnaby’s of Havertown
1901 Old West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083

Appetizers will be served along with a Beer and Wine Open Bar.

Suggested Contributions:
$50 Donor  ---  $250 Friend --- $500 Sponsor
RSVP to tomquinnforstaterep@verizon.net  or 215-779-5844.
Go to http://www.actblue.com/page/thenextsupertuesday


Click for flyer (pdf).

Thursday,
February 28

7 pm
Marple

 

DelCo Dems Leadership Meeting

Where: Marple Township building (lower floor of Library)

Meeting begins at 7 p.m. sharp.

Saturday,  February 23

8:30 AM - 12 noon
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

Third Annual Delaware County Environmental Summit

For the 3rd year, the Delaware County Environmental Summit will provide information on environmental issues plaguing our community and what you can do about these environmental and health concerns. Delaware County’s Concerned Citizens for Environmental Change (DCCEC) have planned the Delaware County Environmental Summit to be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) at the Cusano Environmental Education Center within the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (a green building). Main entrance is located at 86th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard in Southwest Philadelphia.  There will be presentations by local groups with a focus on Delaware County environmental and health issues. There will be booths with free information available.

The summit is free! If you are concerned, here is your opportunity to learn what you can do to protect your family’s health and quality of life by promoting environmental stewardship and responsibility. "The DCCEC is looking for more members, and leadership of our communities is needed in Delaware County." Please pre-register for the event at our website or by calling or emailing the following contacts.
The Summit is fiscally sponsored by the Environmental Leadership Program (www.elpnet.org).
# # #
For more information please contact Jaclyn Rhoads at 267-784-9443 or jaclyn_rhoads@yahoo.com  or Ellen Kelleher at (610) 909-6697 or delcoenvironmental@yahoo.com . You may also visit DCCEC’s website at http://delcoenvironmental.tripod.com/.
 

Thursday,
February 21

6 - 9 pm
Drexel Hill

 

Congressman Sestak to Host Antiviolence Summit

The Community/Religious Antiviolence Summit will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Collenbrook United Church in Drexel Hill from 6 to 9 pm. The event, which is open to the public free of charge, will take place in the Fellowship Hall of the church, which is located at 5290 Township Line Road in Drexel Hill.

The event will feature panel discussions by local experts, law enforcement officers, religious leaders and elected officials who will discuss the role of violence in our community and how various interfaith and community organizations can partner with elected officials to reduce it.

Details:

Who: Congressman Joe Sestak, Religious Groups, Interfaith Groups,
Community Leaders, Violence Prevention Groups, Educational Groups, and
Business Organizations, Elected Officials

When: Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM

Where: Collenbrook United Church, Fellowship Hall, 5290 Township Line
Road, Drexel Hill

All those interested in violence prevention and interfaith cooperation
including religious leaders, religious groups, community leaders,
educator, business organizations and elected officials are urged to
attend. To pre-register, please contact Jaclyn Simon in Congressman
Sestak's District Office at 610-892-8623, or pre-register online at
joesestakevents@gmail.com.

Wednesday, February 13

7 PM
Ridley Park

Progressive Dems Book Club Meeting

502 Harrison St. Ridley Park PA 19078

Topic: Evaluating the candidates as progressives and as leaders: Who can mobilize popular as well as congressional support for the changes we need?

 

Suggested reading:  Conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin: Noted historian argues we need a president with broad vision and transformational leadership

 

http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=a_conversation_with_doris_kearns_goodwin

 

If this link doesn’t work email Nina   ndeaw@comcast.net  for the full text

Directions or questions? Call Nina at (610) 586-4804 or email ndeaw@comcast.net

Tuesday,
February 5

7:30 - 9:30 pm
Media

 

Super Tuesday Fundraiser - Media Democratic Committee

Whether you’re undecided, or a supporter of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, or John Edwards, you’re invited! The Media Democratic Committee is hosting a Super Tuesday Fundraiser on February 5th from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Joclyn’s in Media. A $20 contribution gets you free draft beer and snack food in addition to the company of a lot of other people who care about the elections. After 9:30pm there will be Happy Hour prices for drinks.

Super Tuesday, February 5th, is the day on which 22 states and 1 territory will award 52% (1681) of all pledged Democratic Presidential delegates. Over 40% of the Republican delegates will be chosen on the same day. The results might leave one candidate standing; or we may learn that the PA primary in late April could actually be extremely important.

Joclyn’s is located upstairs at 109 West State Street in downtown Media. They have at least 8 televisions and a wall projector screen.

Anyone in Delco who cares about politics or who wants to hear or offer an ‘informed’ analysis of the results will be welcomed! For ticket information contact Bill Kreider, Chairman of the Media Democrats at 610-565-9926, buy tickets on-line at www.hometownevents.org, or simply show up at Joclyn’s that evening.

Contact:
Bill Kreider, Chairperson, Media Democratic Committee
billk@sssltd.net
329 West 3rd Street, Media, PA 19063
610-565-9926

Wednesday, January 30

7 PM
Broomall

County Democratic Convention
 
Location: Paxon Hollow Country Club in Broomall,  Marple Township
 
Time: Cocktail party will be at 6 (donation for cocktail party is $30)
Convention begins at 7
 
All Democratic County Committee persons (precinct, additional and ex officio) are eligible to attend and vote on endorsements for Congress,  State Senate and State House of Representatives by district; the convention as a whole will consider the candidates for State Treasurer, State Auditor General and State Attorney General.
 

Sunday,
January 27

4 - 6 PM
King of Prussia

Leach for State Senate Campaign Kickoff
 
With the retirement of State Senator Connie Williams in the 17th State Senate District, State Rep. Daylin Leach is launching his campaign to keep the seat in the Democratic column. Please join him for a campaign kickoff!

Place:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
260 Mall Blvd.
King of Prussia, PA

This event is free and kids are invited !! Bring a friend!! Please join Rep. Daylin Leach, Senator Williams, Congressman Sestak and many other dignitaries as we kick-off the 2008 Senate campaign in the 17th State Senate District.
 

Saturday, January 12

7 - 10 PM
Upper Darby

Millbourne Bourough Democratic Party Victory Celebration

The Asian American Democratic Association of Delaware County cordially invites you to join us as we celebrate the Democratic Victory in Delaware County.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2008 7PM-10PM

Calvary Presbyterian Church
7766 Wayne Avenue, Upper Darby, Pa 19082

RSVP REQUESTED BY January 5, 2008. Contact: Sheikh Siddique: 215-651-1923, Mizan Rahman: 610-203-2945, Muhammad Chowdhury: 484-429-3959, Abid Khan: 267-252-2768, Harvinder Kocher: 610-627-0762, Dr. B.S. Sandhu: 215-579-9750, or Abu Amin: 610-299-6242; (e-mail: aburahman@comcast.net).

Click here for flyer.

Wednesday, January 9

7 PM
Ridley Park

Progressive Dems Book Club Meeting

502 Harrison St. Ridley Park PA 19078

Topic: US Constitution: Amendments 1-10 (Bill of Rights)

Suggested readings: BILL OF WRONGS: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH’S ASSAULT ON AMERICA’S FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS By MOLLY IVINS & Lou Dubose, 2007

Alternates for the time-challenged: US Constitution or essays by the late Molly Ivins via Google; book reviews

Directions or questions? Call Nina at (610) 586-4804 or email ndeaw@comcast.net

Wednesday, January 9

6 - 9 PM
Havertown

Marple Newtown Democratic Party Victory Celebration

In January, Marple Township will become the largest municipality in Delaware County governed by Democrats! Please join us for food and drinks as we celebrate this Democratic Victory in the heart of Delaware County.

Location: Barnaby’s of America • 1901 Old West Chester Pike • Havertown, PA (Off Lawrence Road and West Chester Pike where Marple meets Haverford)

Tickets (Include Three Hour Open Beer And Wine Bar And Appetizer Buffet):
$100 per person / Sponsors: $500
$35 for Members of the Marple Newtown Democratic Committee
Make checks payable to: Marple Newtown Democratic Party, PO Box 80, Broomall, PA 19008

Click here to download flyer and RSVP form (warning, large pdf!)

For more information, call Tony Campisi at 610-506-1783.
 

 

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