EVENTS!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Meet Don Cunningham, Exploring a Run for Governor of PA
Host: Rosalie Glickman
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Smallman Street Deli in Squirrel Hill
Street: 1912 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Contact Info Email: rosalie.glickman@gmail.com

Description
Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham, a possible Democratic candidate for Governor and a social progressive, has cut his teeth on overcoming tough challenges in politics and life. He’s earned a reputation as a reformer who delivers results. Suggested Donation: $36 General, $18 Student, $10 Pleading Poverty.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

McGough4Judge H.Q. Open House (Because "It has to be Hugh!")
Host: Hugh McGough and Sam Hens-Greco
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: McGough for Judge Campaign Headquarters
Street: 5890 1/2 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Contact Info Phone: 412-427-2486 Email: campaign@mcgough4judge.com

Description
The McGough for Judge Committee will host a Campaign Headquarters Open House and our first Door-to-Door Canvass on Saturday February 21st from 10 am to 4 pm at 5890 Ellsworth Avenue in Pittsburgh. Canvassers will be given street lists and nomination petitions. Refreshments and snacks will be served throughout the day. Any questions, please contact campaign@mcgough4judge.com

Pittsburgh Pundits
Host: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 PM
Location: Late Night – Cabaret Theater
7th Street & Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA

Tickets: $5.00 at the door / Free for District Patrons (see details):
http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=144643

RECESSION? REGRESSION? CLINICAL DEPRESSION?
A comedy/political panel show unlike anything else in Pittsburgh The economy is screwed and so are we. Does anybody know how to fix it? Beats me. But I do know where a great political comedy and panel discussion show is being held to beat this economic horse to death.

Host: John McIntire
Featured Comedian: Gab Bonesso
Pundits include: Conservative firebrand Heather Heidelbaugh, PG Advice Columnist Cat Specter, www.2politicaljunkies.blogspot.com blogger David DeAngelo.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Candidate Meet & Greet/Endorsement Meeting
Host: Steel-City Stonewall Democrats
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Inn On The Mexican War Streets
Street: 604 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Contact Info Phone: 4127285262 Email: lance@steel-city.org

Description
At this meeting we will be having our board elections & our membership will vote on who to endorse in the May 17th, 2009 Pennsylvania Primary. This year there will be key races for City Council, Mayor, County Council, and the PA Judiciary. Including a critical election for an open seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Between 2:30 & 4 PM we will have an informal mixer.

Harold & the Gang Benefit Concert! *Back by Popular Demand*
Host: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Frick Art & Historical Center
Street: 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA

Contact Info: 412.434.8957 x 121, Email development@ppwp.org

Description
Join Planned Parenthood of Western PA (PPWP) for the "Harold & the Gang Benefit Concert" on Sunday, February 22, 2009! Listen to what happens when the best area musicians perform their favorite selections with spouses and friends in the intimate theatre at The Frick Art & Historical Center. Music begins at 7:00 pm with a post-concert reception with drinks and appetizers! Proceeds benefit PPWP's gynecological services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in the community. Call 412.434.8957 x 121 for ticket purchase and more details.

Monday, February 23, 2009

"First Person" Screening (Documentary about Philly kids struggle to get to college)
Host: PA League of Young Voters
Date: Monday, February 23, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: CEA Cultural Center in Homewood
Street: 7143 Fleury Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Contact Info Phone: 412-371-7226 Email: roxanne@paleague.com

Description
CEA joins us in presenting this documentary screening, the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival winner in 2008. http://www.firstpersondocumentary.org/ FREE! Bring the kids! Light refreshments!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

A Cross City Fundraiser for Natalia Rudiak (Democrat Natalia Rudiak is running for Council in District 4)
Host: Friends of Natalia Rudiak
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Shadow Lounge
Street: 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

Contact Info Email: aaron@nataliarudiak.com

Description
Please join us at the Shadow Lounge on Wednesday, February 25th to celebrate Natalia's candidacy. She needs your dollars and your time to win. Go Natalia, go! Music by DJ Omar Abdul. Checks payable to: Friends of Natalia Rudiak, PO 59375, Pittsburgh, PA 15210$50/head

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Intro to POWER -- Grassroots Organizer Institute training
Host: PA League of Young Voters
Start Time: Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 3:00am
Location: PA League office
Street: 6101 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Contact Info Phone: 4123627927 Email: roxanne@paleague.com

Description
Attend one of these free trainings that are open to the public and get all the basics to take your community, group, or personal leadership to the next level. Intro to POWER: How to do power analysis, mapping, and research. Free! Register here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p8juE4wmt7NkaDk7HsbEVKQ&hl=en

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Rock the Dome: Pennsylvania Equality Rally
SAVE THE DATE !
The topic is LGBT equality. The date is March 17, 2009. Buses will depart Pittsburgh around 7:30 AM and return by 8:00 PM. Stay tuned for more details, but so far you've got a mini-advocacy training, free lunch, rally and a chance to meet with your state elected officials. Take a day off, bring the kids and stay tuned for more details.
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