****CANCELLED** THUR 9/17. 7 – 9pm. The ARC of Wake County Candidate Forum
**TUE 9/22. Wake County Executive Committee Meeting – All precinct chairs and vice chairs and Wake Democrats elected to the State Executive Committee are members and are expected to attend, or find a proxy to attend in their place.
**WED 9/23. 6pm. Wake Dems Multiple Precinct Organizing Meeting in Cary
Links to events of special interest:
Candidate Events:
**Politics 101 Candidate Schedule for September.
**THUR 9/24. 7:30 – 9am. NAIOP’s 1st Annual Coffee With the Candidates
**Wake Count School Board: THUR 9/17. 7 – 8:30pm. Joint candidate forum with Lois Nixon and Karen Simon ; SUN 9/20. 2 – 4pm. Karen Simon Fundraiser on the BackPorch ; SUN 9/20. 3pm – 5pm. Meet and greet for school board candidates Karen Simon and Lois Nixon ; MON 9/21. 6 – 8pm. Meet and Greet for Rita Rakestraw. ; TUE 9/22. 8am. District 7 School Board Candidate Debate. ; TUE 9/22. 5 – 7pm. Meet and Greet for Rita Rakestraw. ;
**City of Raleigh: THUR 9/17. 6 – 7:30pm. Sep 17 – Russ for Raleigh Lundy Meet and greet. ; SUN 9/20. 2 – 4pm. The Glenwood Greet for Thomas Crowder ; SUN 9/20. 4 to 6pm. – Birthday Bash Fundraiser for Mary Ann Baldwin. ; WED 9/23. 5:30 to 7pm. Fundraiser – Meet & Greet for Mary Ann Baldwin. ; TUE 9/29. 5:25 – 7pm. Fundraiser for Roger Koopman
**City of Garner (election is Nov 3): SAT 9/19. 10am. Help Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn place campaign signs in Garner. ; THUR 9/24. 6 – 8pm. Phone bank for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn. ; SAT 9/26. 10am. Canvass for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn ; WED 9/30. 6 – 8pm. Phone bank for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn.
**Wake County Party Events: THUR 9/24. 6pm. Northern Wake Dems meeting – Health Disparities In North Carolina: An Insider’s View ; MON 9/28. 6pm. Wake County Democratic Party Board Meeting. ; TUE 9/29. 6:30 – 7:30pm. Wake Dems African American Caucus Monthly Meeting.
Politics 101 Candidate Schedule for September.
101 Lounge + Café, located in downtown Raleigh at the corner of Davie Street and Blount Street in Palladium Plaza.
Politics 101, a series geared towards local politics and the candidates involved in the 2009 election cycle for Raleigh. During the September series, each candidate is provided a 2-hour block in 101’s upstairs lounge to be used however the candidate desires. Some candidates have chosen to speak on specific topics, while others are planning to use the time to relax and answer questions that Wake County voters would like addressed. The schedule is as follows:
* September 18, 5:30pm-7: 30pm: Russ Stephenson (Raleigh City Council – At-Large)
* September 21, 6pm-8pm: Charles Meeker (Raleigh Mayor)
* September 22, 8pm-10pm: Mark Enloe (Raleigh Mayor)
* September 28, 5:30pm-7: 30pm: Mary-Ann Baldwin (Raleigh City Council – At-Large)
About 101 Lounge + Café -, is a trendy café and lounge providing a comfortable atmosphere while catering to daytime Raleigh downtown workers, nighttime leisure seekers, and visitors alike. To learn more, visit www.101lounge.com . (back)
THUR 9/17. 6 – 7:30pm. Sep 17 – Russ for Raleigh Lundy Meet and greet. (North Raleigh)
At the home of Meredith and Clyde Lundy, 6328 Bayswater Trail
http://sites.google.com/site/russforraleigh09/ (back)
This meeting has been CANCELLED.
THUR 9/17. 7 – 9pm. The ARC of Wake County Candidate Forum – CANCELLED.
Meeting has been cancelled.
If you would like more information please visit The ARC of Wake County website at www.arcwake.org or call Steve Strom, Executive Director of The ARC of Wake County, at 832-2660. (back)
THUR 9/17. 7 – 8:30pm. Joint candidate forum with Lois Nixon and Karen Simon
Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh. 919-831-6833
Western Wake Dems, Northern Wake Dems, and the African American Caucus will hold a joint candidate forum with Lois Nixon and Karen Simon. All are invited to come out and meet Lois Nixon and Karen Simon and bring your questions. (back)
SAT 9/19. 8a -2pm. 2009 Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange
McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh.
Registration begins at 7:30am; Breakfast begins at 8.
The Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange is deigned to increase neighbor-to-neighbor engagement for the purpose of improving our neighborhoods from the inside out. This conference seeks to increase leadership confidence and capacity at the grassroots level. The Neighborhood Exchange provides citizens with information to help residents build their neighborhoods. Additionally, an “Exchange Session” will take place in which all participants will share in analyzing community-based subjects. To register or for more information, see http://www.raleighnc.gov/communityservices or contact Kevin Smith, 919-996-5716 or kevin.smith@ci.raleigh.nc.us
SAT 9/19. 9a – 6pm. Progressive Democrats Of North Carolina 6th Annual Convention – Confronting Corporatocracy & Saving Democracy!
At McKimmon Center Raleigh
You can register on-line today – http://www.progressivedemocratsnc.org/blog/ (back)
SAT 9/19. 10am. Help Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn place campaign signs in Garner.
Meet at KROGER at the intersection of US70 and Timber Drive.
We will be placing signs from 10am until 12pm throughout Garner. For more info about the campaign or to volunteer, contact Nilesh, 919- 656-4361 or nsindia@hotmail.com or Amaka Flynn, amakaflynn@yahoo.com, (919) 662-1097 http://amakaflynn.com/ (back)
SUN 9/20. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum – Health Care Reform
Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/
For more information, contact Cynthia Ball – cball@BallMediation.com or 919.387.9479
SUN 9/20. 2 – 4pm. Karen Simon Fundraiser on the BackPorch
Mark & Joanne Casey’s House, 9805 Tandem Court, Raleigh.
Come learn more about Karen and the Future of Wake County Schools. Sponsorships: Freshman: $25; Sophomore : $50; Junior: $100; Senior: $250. From more information email karensimon@karendsimon.com (back)
SUN 9/20. 2 – 4pm. The Glenwood Greet for Thomas Crowder
719 Devereux St., Raleigh.
Hosts: John Reese + Dan Lilley, Christine + Fred Belledin. Co-hosts: Jennifer + Roy Attride, Annette Byrd + Phil Poe, Emily + Ben Kuhn, Kathleen McQuaid + Steve Gurganus RSVP: Helpful but not required, Cathy Hedberg chedberg@nc.rr.com or 919.851.8683. http://www.crowderforcouncil.com/ (back)
SUN 9/20. 3pm – 5pm. Meet and greet for school board candidates Karen Simon and Lois Nixon
Cafe Carolina at the Arboretum on Weston, 137 Weston Parkway, Cary. (919) 678-8855
Organized by the Precinct chair of precinct 18-02, Bob Hyman, who is asking everyone to come out and meet the candidates, discuss the issues, and volunteer to help. For more info, contact rmhyman@nc.rr.com (back)
SUN 9/20. 4 to 6pm. – Birthday Bash Fundraiser for Mary Ann Baldwin.
Home of Russell Gay & Carolyn Jones , 7517 Spyglass Way, Northridge neighborhood, Raleigh.
Join hosts Russell Gay and Carolyn Jones, Roddy and Eve Jones, Heather Denny, and Erica and Bill Winstead as we celebrate Mary-Ann’s Birthday and her re-election for Raleigh City Council At-Large http://maryannforraleigh.com/ For more information, call 828-5591 or email MaryAnnForRaleigh@gmail.com Suggested Donation: $50 per person. (back)
SUN 9/20. 7pm. Rethink Afghanistan: film + discussion
Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St, Durham
Please join Traction, Traction Action Fund, and the Independent Weekly next week for Robert Greenwald’s newest documentary. Eight years ago, Rep. Barbara Lee stood up alone for peace as the only vote in Congress against using military force in Afghanistan. Now, the tide has turned, and a majority of Americans also don’t support this war. Come watch Robert Greenwald’s newest documentary, Rethink Afghanistan, which questions the rationale and success of the war in Afghanistan — for stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan, for Afghan civilians and particularly women, and for national security of the United States. We’ll be joined after the film by Khalilah Sabra of the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation NC and other special guests to talk about where the war in Afghanistan has gotten us and what we can do for the future. Tickets: $5 suggested donation. Rsvp: rethink@getTraction.org
MON 9/21. 6 – 8pm. Meet and Greet for Rita Rakestraw.
At the home of Kenille Baumgardner, 121 W Vernon Ave., Wake Forest.
for more info call 261-0594 Please go to http://www.ritaforboard.com/ for more information about Rita or her campaign or to make a contribution to the campaign. (back)
MON 9/21. 5:45 – 8:45pm Special Education discussion benefiting the Tammy Lynn Center.
Home of Bill and Sally Creech, 1514 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh,
Featuring Supt. of Public Instruction June Atkinson and fmr. NC Senator and State Bd. Of Education head Phil Kirk. We are seeking donations from $10, $25, $50+, though any amount is welcome and the discussion is open to all, even those who cannot make a financial contribution at this time. Given the general timing of the discussion, however, we will reserve part of the evening for a roundtable discussion on Wake County education policy featuring parent, teacher and alumni/alumnae perspectives. A complimentary light buffet dinner and drinks will be served. Additional info can be found at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138466411890
MON 9/21. 7pm. Wake County Voter Education Coalition meeting.
Garner Road YMCA, Main Bldg, 2235 Garner Rd., Raleigh.
For more info, contact Eugene Weeks, 832-2377. (back)
MON 9/21. 7pm. Precinct meeting with special guests Raleigh council members Russ Stephenson and Rodger Koopman
Panera Bread, 6123 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh
Meeting Sponsored by Precinct 13-09, all are invited. Please come out and meet Russ and Roger. Will also discuss the proposed Community Center in our neighborhood behind Sheetz, and hold a precinct election. Everyone who cares about the community, our children and safety should come. Carolyn Mayo, Vice Chair of the African American Caucus. For more info email: cmayo001@nc.rr.com
TUE 9/22. 8am. District 7 School Board Candidate Debate.
Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, 260 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville
Wake Education Partnership and local area chambers of commerce are pleased to announce a series of school board candidate debates in September. The debates will last 90 minutes. The Partnership will develop the questions and moderate the events. The chambers are providing the locations and making sure chamber members are aware of the opportunity to hear candidates’ views about public school issues. The format and questions for each debate will be the same. The events are open to the public. http://www.wakeedpartnership.org/news/news_releases/20090804-Candidatedebatesrelease.html In addition, video of each debate will be posted on the Partnership’s home page as it becomes available, courtesy of NBC17 at – http://www.wakeedpartnership.org/ (back)
TUE 9/22. 5 – 7pm. Meet and Greet for Rita Rakestraw.
LaForesta, 202 South Brooks Street, Wake Forest. 919-554-4555
Sponsored by Velma Boyd. for more info call 554-2293 Please go to http://www.ritaforboard.com/ for more information about Rita or her campaign or to make a contribution to the campaign. (back)
TUE 9/22. Wake County Executive Committee Meeting
Garner Historic Auditorium, 724 West Garner Street, Garner, NC
Agenda: elect new SEC members & precinct officers training, focusing on what to do now for the Oct elections. All Wake County Executive Members are expected to attend, or find a proxy to attend in their place. All precinct chairs and vice chairs and Wake Democrats elected to the State Executive Committee are members. (back)
WED 9/23. 5:30 to 7pm. Fundraiser – Meet & Greet for Mary Ann Baldwin.
Home of Jeff Davis, 315 Yadkin Drive, Raleigh
Another great opportunity to help Mary-Ann’s campaign. We hope you can come out and show your support! Suggested Donation: $50 per person http://maryannforraleigh.com/ For more information, call 828-5591 or email MaryAnnForRaleigh@gmail.com (back)
Original date listed for this event was SEPT 16 at Cary High School. Sorry for any confusion….
WED 9/23. 6 – 7pm. Calling Cary Democrats: Multiple Precinct Organizing Meeting in Cary
Weatherstone Elementary, 1000 Olde Weatherstone Way, Cary
Thank you for your part in the 2008 election, now on to the 2009 elections. We need you assistance again – please come out and help organize Cary precincts. Specifically targeting the following precincts: 04-03, 04-07, 04-09, 04-14, and 05-03. Sponsored by the Wake County Democratic Party. For information please call 919.828.5656 or email Marystarkey8@aol.com (back)
WED 9/23. 7 – 8:30pm. Cary Town Council Candidate Forum.
Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church, 200 High Meadow Dr, Cary
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by: WakeUP Wake County and Raleigh Downtowner (back)
WED 9/23. 7pm. Durham Peoples Alliance Forum with Durham State Legislative Delegation — What were they DOING in Raleigh
Stanford L. Warren branch of the Durham Public Library, 1201 Fayetteville St., in Durham.
This forum will be an opportunity for legislators to provide information about the latest legislative session, and for citizens to ask questions and discuss concerns about state legislation. The format will allow time for each legislator to speak for 3-5 minutes, followed by a question and answer session. (Reps Paul Luebke, Larry Hall, W. A. Wilkins & Sen Floyd McKissick are confirmed).
THUR 9/24. 7:30 – 9am. NAIOP’s 1st Annual Coffee With the Candidates
The Renaissance Hotel, North Hills, Raleigh
The Research Triangle Chapter of NAIOP invites you to attend an informal “meet and greet” breakfast with local municipal candidates from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary. Make plans to come and discuss your interests with these candidates in a friendly setting. The charge is $20 member and $25 non-member. Registrations received after 5:00 PM, September 21st will incur a $10 late fee. Questions please call 919.256.2522 or email lizmclean@naioprt.org You can register online at http://naioprt.org/shopcontent.asp?type=Events (back)
THUR 9/24. 11:30 – 1pm. Democratic Women’s Monthly Luncheon Meeting – Raleigh City Council Candidates
NC State University Club located at 4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh
The buffet lunch lines open at 11:30 am with the program starting at 12:00 Noon. The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 payable at the door. For reservations contact Nancy Looper at info@dwwc.net or call 469-9302. The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:00 am. The program will feature candidates for the Raleigh City Council. (back)
THUR 9/24. 5:30pm. Precinct organizational meeting for Democrats in NC House District 40 – School Board District 7 – (held in conjunction with the Northern Wake Dems meeting)
Milton’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Targeting precincts 08-05, 08-07, and 08-08. Sponsored by the Wake County Democratic Party. For information please call 919.828.5656 or email Marystarkey8@aol.com (back)
THUR 9/24. 6pm. Northern Wake Dems meeting – Health Disparities In North Carolina: An Insider’s View
Milton’s Pizza & Pasta, 8853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Learn about healthcare from a healthcare professional. Dr. William W. Lawrence, Medical Director for Duke University Health System and Senior Physician Manager for all Duke Primary Care practices in Wake County, will be discussing health disparities in North Carolina at this month’s Northern Wake Dems meeting. (back)
THUR 9/24. 6 – 8pm. Phone bank for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn.
Wake Dem HQ, Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
For more info about the campaign or to volunteer, contact Nilesh, 919- 656-4361 or nsindia@hotmail.com or Amaka Flynn, amakaflynn@yahoo.com , (919) 662-1097 http://amakaflynn.com/ (back)
SAT 9/26. 10am. Canvass for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn
Meet at the home of Amaka, 108 Heatherwood Dr., Garner
We will be canvassing from 10am until 12pm throughout Garner. For more info about the campaign or to volunteer, contact Nilesh, 919- 656-4361 or nsindia@hotmail.com or Amaka Flynn, amakaflynn@yahoo.com (919) 662-1097 http://amakaflynn.com/ (back)
MON 9/28. 6pm. Wake County Democratic Party Board Meeting.
Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
4th Mondays of the month at 6:30. (back)
TUE 9/29. 5:25 – 7pm. Fundraiser for Roger Koopman
Home of Louise & The Honorable Grier Martin, 2203 Byrd St., Raleigh.
Let’s bring this election home and help Rodger get re-elected. Please join Louise and Grier Martin for a fundraiser at their home at 2203 Byrd St in Raleigh to meet and support the incumbent candidate for Raleigh’s District B seat, Rodger Koopman. For additional info – 9198096063 or info@rodgerkoopman.com http://rodgerkoopman.com/raleigh/ (back)
TUE 9/29. 6:30 – 7:30pm. Wake Dems African American Caucus Monthly Meeting.
Goodwin House, Democratic Headquarters, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend. (back)
WED 9/30. 6 – 8pm. Phone bank for Garner Town Council Candidate Amaka Flynn.
Wake Dem HQ, Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
For more info about the campaign or to volunteer, contact Nilesh, 919- 656-4361 or nsindia@hotmail.com or Amaka Flynn, amakaflynn@yahoo.com , (919) 662-1097 http://amakaflynn.com/ (back)
THUR 10/1. Wake Education Partnership’s 2009 Annual Meeting.
McKimmon Conference Center, Raleigh
This year’s theme is Thinking Beyond Our Boundaries: Achieving World-Class Public Schools.
Registration and sponsorship information soon to be available at http://www.wakeedpartnership.org/
Raleigh‘s Citizen Advisory Council Meetings. If you plan on attending, please call ahead to be sure your Citizen Advisory Council is meeting. To check on meeting times, Citizen Advisory Council agendas, or to signup to receive your Citizen Advisory Council agenda by email, visit http://www.raleigh-nc.org/, click on resident, then neighborhoods, then Citizen Advisory Councils. Or click on http://tinyurl.com/d7ql4b (back)
THUR 9/17. 7pm. Hillsborough Citizen Advisory Council Meets on 3rd Thursday.
Pullen Art Center, 105 Pullen Road
Call Jonathan Edwards, Community Specialist at 919-831-6097 or e-mail: jonathan.edwards@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 9/21. 7pm. East Raleigh Citizens Advisory Council
Lions Park, 516 Dennis Ave.
Call Charlene Willard, Community Specialist at 919-831-6095 or e-mail: charlene.willard@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
TUE 9/22. 7:30pm. Wade Citizens Advisory Council
Meets bi-monthly on 4th Tuesday, (Odd Months)
Jaycee Park on Wade Ave. in the module
Call Kevin Smith, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6117 or e-mail: kevin.smith@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
TUE 9/22. 7:30pm. West Citizens Advisory Council, Meets 4th Tuesday.
Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive
Call Sheila Lynch, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6136 or e-mail: sheila.lynch@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 9/28. 7:30pm. Glenwood Citizens Advisory Council, Meets bi-monthly on 4th Monday, (Odd Months)
Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive. Raleigh
For more info contact Luis Olivieri, 919-831-6099 or luis.olivieri-robert@ci.raleigh.nc.us
MON 9/28. 7pm. South Central Citizens Advisory Council Meets 4th Monday
Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 East Martin Street
For more info contact Sandra Carson, 919-831-6097 or sandra.carson@ci.raleigh.nc.us
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