WEEKEND EVENTS!

March 29, 2008

One Hill CBA Coalition Meeting
WHAT: One Hill CBA Coalition Meeting
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 10:00 AM
WHERE: Hill House, 1835 Center Ave. Pittsburgh, PA

"What happens in the Hill will affect all of Pittsburgh...One Hill.. One City.. One County. This Saturday morning, join leaders of the One Hill CBA Coalition to learn about their current struggle to win a Community Benefits Agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Learn how we can help them win and how the Hill's victory can help all of our communities win fights for fair development."

Volunteer for John Paul Jones (PA House 27th District)
WHAT: Help John Paul Jones win the Democratic primary election for the PA House 27th District
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 10:00 AM - 8 PM
WHERE: West End/Greentree City

Can you spare some time this weekend, next weekend, or the following weekend helping a really great progressive candidate John Paul Jones win the Democratic primary election for the PA House 27th District? Activities include: phone calling from the comfort of your own home; addressing postcards from John's house in Pittsburgh's West End/Greentree City; helping John as he goes door-to-door in the 27th District. Any time you can spare would be appreciated--an hour or two, or all day. If you can phone from home during the day on weekdays, they can get you a phone list. For details contact: Dan Cindric, 412.922.8554. See John's website at www.johnpaulforus.com

Save Our Homes Fair

WHAT: Real Help for People suffering from the Foreclosure Crisis
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Regional Enterprise Towers, Downtown, 425 6th Avenue, 31st Floor Community Room, (the old Alcoa building) Pittsburgh PA

"The SAVE OUR HOMES Fair on Saturday March 28th will help families who are in foreclosure, in danger of being in foreclosure, struggling to keep up with mortgage payments, or burdened by adjustable interest rates that only seem to go up. Mortgage brokers will be on hand to REWRITE loans with low fixed rates and affordable payment schedules so families don't lose their homes. ACORN Housing Counselors will be on hand to help every homeowner that walks through the door. For families who hold a mortgage with a company not present, ACORN will help them contact their lender to make bad loans better. The event, sponsored by ACORN, PNC Bank, and Sen. Jim Ferlo will also include informational sessions for first time home buyers on how to avoid bad loans."

End the War March & Rally
WHAT: End the War - rebuild Our Communities March & Rally
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 12:30 PM
WHERE: Oakland, Pittsburgh PA

12:30pm Music at the Software Engineering Institute
1:00pm Rally at the Software Engineering Institute
1:30pm March through Oakland 5th Ave. to McKee St. to Forbes Ave. to Schenley Dr. to Flagstaff Hill.
2:30pm Memorial Service Flagstaff Hill
Click here for more details.

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


March 30, 2008

Volunteer for John Paul Jones (PA House 27th District)
WHAT: Help John Paul Jones win the Democratic primary election
for the PA House 27th District
WHEN: Sunday, March 30, 10:00 AM - 8 PM
WHERE: West End/Greentree City

Can you spare some time this weekend, next weekend, or the following weekend helping a really great progressive candidate John Paul Jones win the Democratic primary election for the PA House 27th District? Activities include: phone calling from the comfort of your own home; addressing postcards from John's house in Pittsburgh's West End/Greentree City; helping John as he goes door-to-door in the 27th District. Any time you can spare would be appreciated--an hour or two, or all day. If you can phone from home during the day on weekdays, they can get you a phone list. For details contact: Dan Cindric, 412.922.8554. See John's website at www.johnpaulforus.com
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