EVENTS!

UPDATED! (3/26/08)

March 25, 2008

Join Hillary for a "Solutions for the American Economy" Town Hall in Greensburg!
WHAT: Hillary Clinton "Solutions for the American Economy" Town Hall
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:30 AM - 2:30
WHERE: University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Chambers Hall Gym,150 Finoli Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601

"Hillary has spent the past 35 years fighting for American families and she has real solutions to tackle the tough issues we’re facing. Join Hillary in Greensburg to learn more about her lifetime record of results." Host: Pennsylvania For Hillary. More info @
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/actioncenter/event/view/?id=11226


Allegheny County Council Meeting on Community Benefits Agreement
WHAT: Allegheny County Council Meeting on Community Benefits Agreement
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 5:00 PM
WHERE: Allegheny County Court House, 436 Grant Street, Downtown Pgh in Gold Room, 4th Floor

Community members, Pittsburgh UNITED and representatives from local organizations including the PA League of Young Voters, ACORN and Sierra Club, will ask County Council on Tuesday, March 25th to pass legislation supporting Community Benefits Agreements. The public will be provided with the opportunity to highlight the importance of community input on economic development projects and present arguments on two proposed pieces of legislation.

Vigil for 4000th U.S. Soldier Death
WHAT: Candlelight Vigil for the Human Cost of the Iraq War
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25th - Time 6:00pm to 7:00pm
WHERE: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty

Pittsburgh Commemorates the 4,000th US Military Death in Iraq. Joins Nationwide Events Mourning the Human Cost of War and calling for: No More Deaths. More details at http://pittsburghendthewar.org/mamb/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=110&Itemid=209

Drinking Liberally Pittsburgh
WHAT: Drinking Liberally Pittsburgh
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Buffalo Blues, 216 S Highland Ave (Shadyside)

Drinking Liberally is a great organization that exists across the nation. A happy hour that is open for anyone that wants to get together and talk politics. Mostly from the liberal point of view. More info @ http://drinkingliberally.org/locations.html#pa


March 26, 2008

“The F-Word: Feminism in the age of MySpace, Paris Hilton, Hillary and Facebook.”
WHAT: “The F-Word: Feminism in the age of MySpace, Paris Hilton, Hillary and Facebook.”
WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 11 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Community College of Allegheny County-Allegheny Campus, Foerster Student
Services Center Auditorium, 808 Ridge Avenue, North Shore

In honor of Women's History Month, Community College of Allegheny County-Allegheny Campus will welcome Heather Arnet, executive director of the Women and Girls Foundation (WGF).The free event is sponsored by the CCAC Women’s Center. Arnet will speak about “The F-Word: Feminism in the age of MySpace, Paris Hilton, Hillary and Facebook.” From encouraging women to run for elected office to helping teenage girls “Girlcott” Abercrombie & Fitch, Arnet and WGF are at the forefront of a movement to engage a new generation of women and men to work for social equality and justice. WGF’s mission is to achieve equity for women and girls in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Beth Hafer Steel-City Stonewall Democrats
WHAT: Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Beth Hafer hosted by
WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
WHERE: There Lounge, 931 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh

The Steel-City Stonewall Democrats host a meet & greet fundraiser for Beth Hafer, candidate in the 18th Congressional District. Suggested Contribution: Guest: $25 Student/Low-Income: $10. Cash bar, light refreshments will be served. Steel-City wants you to meet Beth and discuss her candidacy to unseat a loyal Bush Republican. More info at http://www.steel-city.org/events/bethhafer


March 28, 2008

Community Event with Barack Obama - Pittsburgh
WHAT: Community Event with Barack Obama
WHEN: Friday, March 28, 2008, Doors Open: 9:00 AM, Program Begins: 11:00 AM
WHERE: Soldiers and Sailors Military Museum and Memorial, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public are invited to pick up their free tickets at: Obama for America Pittsburgh Headquarters, 208 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Tickets will be available: 12 pm to 9pm on Wednesday March 26th, 9am to 9pm on Thursday March 27th ***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal belongings. No signs or banners permitted.***

Town Hall Meeting with Barack Obama - Greensburg
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting with Barack Obama
WHEN: Friday, March 28, 2008, Doors Open: 3:30 PM, Program Begins: 5:30 PM
WHERE: Hempfield Area High School Gymnasium, 4345 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public are invited to pick up their free tickets at: Obama for America Greensburg Office, 132 S. Penn. Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15670. Tickets will be available: 1pm to 9pm on Wednesday March 26th, 9am to 9pm on Thursday March 27th ***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal belongings. No signs or banners permitted.***

Live Concert Event for Obama
WHAT: Generation Obama and Western Pennsylvania Young Professionals for Obama will host a live concert fundraising event
WHEN: Friday, March 28, 2008, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Privilege Ultralounge in the Strip District,1650 Smallman St., Pittsburgh PA

Performing live will be Pittsburgh's own, Formula412, winners of the 2008 Pittsburgh Hip Hop Award for best live band. Attendees will include: City Council members Bill Peduto and Patrick Dowd, State Representatives Chelsa Wagner and Jake Wheatley and State Senator Jim Ferlo.


March 29, 2008

Meet Rob McCord
WHAT: Meet Rob McCord (hosted by Bill Peduto)
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 1:00PM to 3:00PM
WHERE: Ava Lounge, 126 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

"Supporting Barack? Supporting Hillary? On April 22, there's one progressive Democrat running for statewide office that we can all support! Please join us for an informal meet-and-greet with Rob McCord. Rob is an independent businessman and a lifelong Democratic activist and is chair of the Eastern Technology Council. He will bring his progressive values to the position of State Treasurer where he will be a protector of public interests, create jobs, and protect pensions." RSVP here

Political Game Night
WHAT: Political Game Night by the 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 7:00PM, Games start at 8:00PM
WHERE: Schenley Skating Rink on Overlook Drive in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA

"Test your political savvy with original adaptations of your favorite game shows: Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune! Who Wants to Be a Millionaire! Be a spectator or a contestant! Every ticket comes with three chances to play. Also enjoy delicious appetizers, drinks, and desserts. As our Master of Ceremonies for the evening: Chris Moore, talk show host for WQED-TV,KDKA radio and PCNC-TV And as game-show host our special guest: Allen Kukovich, Director for Governor Rendell's Southwestern Pennsylvania Office. $15 in advance ($20 at the door). Advance tickets will be held at the door. Are you too young to be President? Tickets just $10 for those under 35 and for students and limited income." For more information: http://www.pgh14widc.org/Welcome.html


April 3, 2008

"UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections"
WHAT: Pittsburgh big-screen premiere of UNCOUNTED (A Film by David Earnhardt)
WHEN: Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 6:30 pm
WHERE: Pittsburgh Filmakers - Melwood Screening Room, 477 Melwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

An explosive new documentary that shows how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006 – and now looms as an unbridled threat to the outcome of the 2008 election. This controversial feature length film by Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt examines in factual, logical, and yet startling terms how easy it is to change election outcomes and undermine election integrity across the U.S. Noted computer programmers, statisticians, journalists, and experienced election officials provide the proof. Presented by Vote Allegheny. Suggested donation $10; seniors and students $7. Reception, hors d'oeuvres, and multi-partisan schmoozing at 6:30pm. Discussion by filmmaker David Earnhardt, Marybeth Kuznik, President of VotePA, and others prior to and after the screening of the film. Watch the trailer @ http://www.uncountedthemovie.com/trailer.html


April 18, 2008

SEAD 2008 GOTV Rally
WHAT: South End Active Democrats 2008 GOTV Rally
WHEN: Friday, April 18, 2008, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
WHERE: Resurrection Church Hall, 1100 Creedmore Avenue in Brookline, 15226

For $7 you get free food, beer/wine/pop, a DJ and a chance to meet the Democratic candidates. People from all over the county attend, not just South Enders.


April 25, 2008

Equal Pay Rally
WHAT: Equal Pay Rally
WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2008, Noon
WHERE: Market Square, Pittsburgh PA

Save the date! Brought to you by the Women & Girls' Foundation of SW PA. More details later.
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