**THUR 9/24. 5:30pm. Precicnt organizational meeting for Democrats in NC House District 40 – School Board District 7
In Regards to the OCT 6th School Board Elections – News and Observer Endorses School Board Candidates Rakestraw, Simon, Nixon - Excerpts taken from the Sunday (9/20) News and Observer, the full text is posted on the front page of http://www.wakedems.org/ -
…As a key priority, the Wake system wisely tries to prevent schools from becoming “high poverty.” Four of the nine seats that make up the Wake County School Board are on the upcoming ballot, and three are being vacated by incumbents. That translates into an election that could lead to significant and damaging policy shifts. Fortunately, the field boasts candidates who fully understand the benefits of a robust commitment to diversity in enrollments. The Wake system’s core goal of balancing opportunities and resources while constantly looking to raise students’ overall performance is worth sustaining. It has been a cornerstone of the county’s prosperity and the success thousands of students have enjoyed.
The Paper’s endorsement states a main reason Wake County has grown so fast has been the sterling reputation of its public schools..
All of us living in Wake County have a stake in this election, and I truly hope you will help our candidates succeed. At a minimum, remind everyone you come in contact with of the election on OCT 6th and its importance, and ask that they also remind everyone they come in contact with.
The policies the Wake County School Board enacts will effect all of Wake County, so if you live in Wake County but are not in one of the four School Districts that has an election in less than 2 weeks, please try to find some time to help the candidates supported by the Wake County Democratic party, and endorsed by the News and Observer, who are committed to preserve current policies that prevent schools from becoming high poverty and promise a robust commitment to diversity in enrollments.
The Wake Dems are running phone banks at party Headquarters, see below, but you can also contact the campaigns directly:
Rita Rakestraw – http://www.ritaforboard.com/ – running in District 1
Karen Simon - http://www.karendsimon.com/ - running in District 7
Lois Nixon - http://loisnixon.com/ - running in District 9
The Oct 6th election also has elections for Raleigh Mayor and all of City of Raleigh Council offices (2year terms) and elections for the City of Cary, one at large seat, and elections in Cary Districts A and C. (4 year terms). See http://www.wakedems.org/ for the complete list.
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
**TUE 9/29. 7 – 9pm. Health Care Reform: A Progressive Agenda
**Wake Count School Board: Wake Dems Phone banks. ; THUR 10/1. 6 – 8pm. Public issues forum to discuss efforts for equity and excellence in Wake County Public Schools
**City of Raleigh: THUR 9/24. 5:30 – 7pm Wakefield Meet & Greet for Councilors Russ Stephenson & Rodger Koopman ; TUE 9/29. 5:25 – 7pm. Fundraiser for Roger Koopman ; SUN 10/4. 4 – 6pm Lee Sartain Cameron Park Meet & Greet
**City of Garner (election is Nov 3): 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.
For the OCT 6 election only: Elections for City of Raleigh – All Seats; Town of Cary — Districts “A” & “C” & At-Large; Board of Education — Districts 1, 2, 7 & 9
Filing period has ended – to view list of candidates see http://www.wakegov.com/elections/default.htm
THU 9/17 – Early Voting Begins. No Excuse Required. – Wake County Board of Elections site opens at 8:30am 9/17. The site at Herbert C. Young Community Center in Cary opens 11am WED 9/30. (http://www.wakegov.com/elections/earlyvoting/default.htm)
SAT 10/3 – Early Voting Ends
TUE 10/6 – Polling locations in Raleigh, Cary and Board of Education Districts 1, 2, 7 & 9 open from 6:30a – 7:30p.
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 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)
Wake Dems Phone banks.
Party Headquarters, Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh.
You are needed to help our candidates, including those running for School Board, succeed on Oct 6th. You do not need to stay the entire shift, any time you can spare will be greatly appreciated. Phone banks to be held on the following days:
THUR 9/24: 6 – 9pm.
WED 9/30: 6 – 9pm.
THUR 10/1: 6 – 9pm.
SUN 10/4: 3 – 7pm.
MON 10/5: 6 – 9pm. (back)
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. 5:30 – 7pm Wakefield Meet & Greet for Councilors Russ Stephenson & Rodger Koopman
Home of Nancy and Bill Shulby, 12317 Camberwell Court in Middleton of Wakefield Plantation
Bill & Nancy Shulby with co-hosts Anthony & Patti Pilarinos invite Wakefield neighbors & friends to a Meet & Greet event with Councilors Russ Stephenson & Rodger Koopman. http://sites.google.com/site/russforraleigh09/ For more info, contact Cynthia Ball at 387-9479 or info@RussforRaleigh.com (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)
SUN 9/27. 3:30pm Johnston County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People lifetime membership banquet.
Smithfield Selma high school, Smithfield.
Speaker is Rev. Dr. William Barber, II president of the state of North Carolina NAACP tickets: $15.00 per adult $ 5.00 per child(6 and under) tickets can be purchased from any officer of the NAACP or any committee member . For more information call 919-934-1964. Come one come all
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)
TUE 9/29. 7 – 9pm. Health Care Reform: A Progressive Agenda
Owasa Community Room, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro.
Speakers: Adam Searing, Director, NC Health Access Coalition, NC Justice Center; Adam Sotok, Organizing Director, Democracy NC; Heide Kober, President, Progressive Democrats of North Carolina; Michael Pearlmutter, Co-Chair, Durham for Obama Health Care Committee. The current health care reform struggle is a showdown between those factions that represent the corporatocracy and those that are standing up for people’s rights. And the corporatocracy is hell-bent on winning. Topics will cover – What can you do? Get the Tools You Need; Elements of real health care reform; Current status of legislation; Corporate influence on the debate; and Effective actions for a robust public option. For more information, contact Jack Sanders 919-967-5155 or Miriam Thompson 919-370-4114. (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/
THUR 10/1. 6 – 8pm. Public issues forum to discuss efforts for equity and excellence in Wake County Public Schools
YWCA of the Greater Triangle 554 East Hargett Street, Raleigh
The ACLU of North Carolina and the YWCA of the Greater Triangle invites you to a public issues forum to discuss efforts for equity and excellence in Wake County Public Schools. Join us for a panel discussion followed by a question and answer session. Now is a critical time for Wake County public school students. Join us to learn why the ACLU, the YWCA and many other organizations support the Wake County Public School System’s diversity plan and what you can do to help. We will discuss other critical issues like the “school to prison pipeline,” racially biased disciplinary actions, the achievement gap and more. Childcare and refreshments will be provided! To RSVP, please contact Crystal Hayes, Racial Justice Co-Director, at (919) 828-3205 ext. 18 or chayes@ywcatriangle.org (back)
SUN 10/4. 4 – 6pm Lee Sartain Cameron Park Meet & Greet
Meet and Greet hosted at the home of Lee and Gordon Folger at 203 Hillcrest Road in the heart of Cameron Park. http://www.sartainforraleigh.com/ (back)
SAT 10/10. 7 – 10pm. African American Caucus presents the “1st Annual Black & White Ball, honoring Rep Alma Adams”
Radisson RTP
Registration begins at 6:30pm. The African American Caucus presents The 1st Annual Black and White Ball honoring Representative Alma Adams, Chair of the Black Legislature, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Sponsorship: $4000, $3000, $2000 and $1000. Tickets $75 members and $100 non members. Sponsors Reception from 11p – Midnight incl: Rep Adams and guests, Congressman Price, Miller and Etheridge and Platinum sponsors. For more info email: RSVP2009BALL@YAHOO.COM (back)
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)
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
THUR 10/1. 7:30pm North Citizen Advisory Council
Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road
Call Dan Tew, Community Specialist at 919-831-6124 or e-mail: dan.tew@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information. Meets 1st Thursday
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