The next couple of days will be the last chance to help your (our) candidates – and their campaigns are very active and all could use additional volunteers. There are literature drops and phone banks planned, both designed to remind voters of the election so they vote on TUE. These elections have low voter turnouts, so getting a few more votes to the polls can really make the difference. Please find some time to help one (or more) of the candidates between now and election day.
The School Board Candidates are:
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
See http://www.wakedems.org/ for the complete list of candidates on the ballot next TUE.
The Wake Dems are running phone banks now through Election Day, including all day on Election day, and if you can find some time, please consider helping out - Wake Dems Phone Banks
You can view your sample ballot here – http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/VoterLookup.aspx?Feature=voterinfo
Early Voting ends at 1pm SAT 10/3. For the address and hours of the 2 early voting sites, go to – http://www.wakegov.com/elections/earlyvoting/default.htm (Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary AND Wake County Board of Elections, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. Any Wake County Voter can vote early at either of these locations)
Links to events of special interest:
**SAT 10/3. 11am. Wake Progressive Dems presents – Capitalism: A Love Story
**THUR 10/8. 11th Annual Defenders of Justice Awards Ceremony & Dinner
**SAT 10/10. 7 – 10pm. African American Caucus presents the “1st Annual Black & White Ball, honoring Rep Alma Adams”
Candidate Events:
**Wake Count School Board: THUR 10/1. 6 – 8pm. Public issues forum to discuss efforts for equity and excellence in Wake County Public Schools
**City of Raleigh: SUN 10/4. 4 – 6pm Lee Sartain Cameron Park Meet & Greet
**Wake County Party Events: Wake Dems Phone Banks
**Help NC Democrats by volunteering at the Democratic Party booth during the NC State Fair.
Wake Dems Phone bank for School Board Candidates.
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. Call the County Party at 828.5656 for information and to volunteer. 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 10/1: 6 – 9pm.
SUN 10/4: 3 – 7pm.
MON 10/5: 6 – 9pm.
TUE 10/6 – Election Day Phone bank. Will be operating a Phone bank from 9a – 6p. Even if you only have an hour or so, you can help us reach out and remind voters of the election. (back)
A unique volunteer opportunity – Help NC Democrats by volunteering at the Democratic Party booth during the NC State Fair. The fair runs from October 15-25. The shifts are 9AM-Noon, 11:30-2:30, 2-5, 4:30-7:30 and 7-10. If you are interested, contact Tristy Evely at 650-2332 or trizak4@hotmail.com Of all volunteer jobs, this is one of the most fun. If you have a particular day/shift in mind, contract Tristy early. (back)
THUR 10/1. 7:30 – 9:30am. 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. 5:30 – 7:30pm. Mapping the Future of Health and Well-Being – Dr. Bill Atkinson, President & CEO of WakeMed Health & Hospitals
NC State’s McKimmon Center Ballroom 6
Mapping the future of health and well-being is mission-critical to NC State’s research strategy, and we’re currently aligning our resources to make sure our contribution to the field is as strategic and effective as possible. Join us as Dr. Bill Atkinson, President & CEO of WakeMed Health & Hospitals, shares the strategy WakeMed implements to remain a technological leader during this moment in American healthcare history. Following, Dr. Mitzi Montoya and Dr. Liana Fryer from NC State will discuss a knowledge and resource management initiative designed to define NC State’s research strengths within the vast realm of Health and Well-Being. This knowledge will help researchers build new relationships, bundle discoveries, and increase research funding and impact. To register, go to – http://www.ncsu.edu/ott/events.html
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)
THUR 10/1. 7pm. Lillian Parker Wallace Lecture — Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate
Meredith College, McIver Amphitheater, Raleigh.
Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate — A trailblazer on behalf of women and the environment, Wangari Maathai’s work and her life story embody Meredith’s 2009-10 campus theme “Catalysts for Change.” Her memoir, “Unbowed,” was Meredith’s 2009 summer reading selection. The Wallace Lecture Series is sponsored by the Classes of 1971 and 1973, the Lillian Parker Wallace Endowment and Meredith College. Free and open to the public. http://www.meredith.edu/calendar/
THUR 10/1. 7pm. Raleigh Documentary Night – Michael Moore‘s “Sicko”.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, Clara Barton room, 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh
Michael Moore’s “Sicko” is a hilariously scathing indictment of America’s failing Health Care System
11/5 – “Call it Democracy”. A much needed bi-partisan discussion about America’s flawed electoral process.
12/3 – “Wal-Mart, the High Cost Of Low Price”.
Questions? e-mail Jeff or Anne at dinnerdoc@healthprotector.com Admission is Free. We meet the 1st Thursday of the month in Raleigh at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 3313 Wade Ave. Raleigh, and the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center at 820 S. Main St. Fuquay-Varina. Expand your social awareness and your circle of friends by joining us for as we show documentaries on a wide variety of Peace, Social Justice, Health & Environmental issues.
FRI 10/2. 12noon – 1pm. Health Care Reform “Bake Sale”- to spotlight the urgent need for health-care reform.
310 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh.
Attend/support a “bake sale” in front of Kay Hagan’s office and hear first person accounts about the crazy situation some of us find ourselves in. Come share a free Moon Pie and this chance for North Carolinians to work together. We’re not asking for the moon, just affordable health care that’s accessible to everyone! No donations will be solicited or accepted at this event, but people will be invited to and given info about an upcoming private fundraiser. The Fundraiser is for Kim Yaman, who many will recognize, for she was (is) an extremely active Obama volunteer. She has recently been diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, and despite having health insurance, is facing treatment that is unaffordable. The fundraiser/potluck will be held at the Organizing For America office, 130 Morgan, Raleigh on OCT 11 from 2 – 5pm. OFA will also be phone banking for Health Care Reform. For more info, contact Kim at kim.yaman@gmail.com
SAT 10/3. 11am. Wake Progressive Dems presents – Capitalism: A Love Story
The Rialto Theater, 1620 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
$10.00 per person. Wake County Progressive Democrats will be hosting a special showing of Capitalism: A Love Story. Guest speaker: Gene R Nichol Professor of Law and Director of the Center on Poverty, Work & Opportunity (back)
SUN 10/4. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum – Challenges in Wake County Schools.
Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ Speaker is Dr. Anne McLaurin, Wake County Board of Education. For more information, contact Cynthia Ball – cball@BallMediation.com or 919.387.9479
SUN 10/4. 12:30pm. 2009 Raleigh CROP Walk.
All activities begin and end at Marbles Kids Museum, Downtown Raleigh.
Registration/Activities – 12:30pm. WALK Kickoff Celebration – 1:45pm. • 2009 Raleigh CROP Hunger Walk – 2:00-4:00pm. Experience Marbles Kids Museum – 4:00-5:00p http://www.cropwalkraleigh.com/ Parking for 2009 CROP WALK: Free parking is located behind Marbles Kids Museum in the Long View Center parking lot (accessible from both Morgan and Person Streets)
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)
MON 10/5. 11:15a – 12:30pm. Step Up and Act for Children 2009 to call for investment in child health and early education
Raleigh, Old Capitol Building.
Sponsors include Action for Children North Carolina, North Carolina Pediatric Society, Smart Start, the North Carolina Association of Educators and Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina. Children’s performances and speakers will call for more federal investment in child health and early education. For more information contact: Mandy Ableidinger at Action for Children – mandy@ncchild.org
TUE 10/6. ELECTION DAY. Polling locations in Raleigh, Cary and Board of Education Districts 1, 2, 7 & 9 open from 6:30a – 7:30p.
For anyone wishing to help remind voters of the need to get out and vote today, there is a Wake Dems phone bank all day, 9a – 6pm at the Goodwin House. Your presence will be greatly appreciated no matter how long you can help out.
THUR 10/8. 11th Annual Defenders of Justice Awards Ceremony & Dinner
American Tobacco Campus, Durham
2009 Award Recipients: John Alan Jones and Chris Olson; Sen. Floyd B. McKissick; Rep. Pricey Harrison; Angaza Laughinghouse; and AARP NC. Individual tickets are $50. For more info and to purchase tickets, see http://www.ncjustice.org/?q=node/12 (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: AAC and Legislator Member $50 individuals, $75 couples Non members: $75 individual and $125 couples 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)
SAT 10/17. NC Teen Dems Fall Rally
NCDP Headquarters, 220 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh and after at the NC State Fairgrounds
Registration opens at 10am, event starts at 10:30, at 1pm people will head down to the Fair. Will feature Icebreakers, breakout sessions on several topics, a catered barbecue lunch, prominent speakers (TBA), raffle for door prizes, and the State Fair! Cost: $5 for the Fall Rally, $5 online or $7 at the door for the State Fair. See website for additional info: www.teendems.org/fallrally Please help make this a huge success – by telling any teens that you know about this event, and by passing along to adults and others that have children, grandchildren, neighbors, or friends that are in high school, to make sure that they also get this information.
MON 10/19. 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)
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 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
MON 10/5. 7pm. Central Citizen Advisory Council. Meets 1st Monday
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center, 401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Call Sandra Carson, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6097 or e-mail: sandra.carson@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 10/5. 7:30pm. Falls of Neuse Citizen Advisory Council, Usually Meets bi-monthly on 1st Monday.
Eastgate Park Community Center, 4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh
Call Dan Tew, Community Specialist at 919-831-6124 or e-mail: dan.tew@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
THUR 10/8. 7:30pm. Southeast Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Thursday.
Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh.
Call Jonathan Edwards, Community Specialist at 919-831-6097 or e-mail: jonathan.edwards@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
THUR 10/8. 7pm. Northeast Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Thursday
Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
Additional information at NECAC@mindspring.com. Call Tyrone Lindsey, Community Specialist at 919-831-6699 or e-mail: tyrone.lindsey@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 10/12. 7:30pm. Six Forks Citizen Advisory Council, Meets Bi-Monthly, Odd Months 2nd Monday.
Sertoma Art Center, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd.
For more information Luis Olivieri, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6099 or e-mail: luis.olivieri-robert@ci.raleigh.nc.us for more information.
MON 10/12. 7pm. South Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Monday
Biltmore Hills Community Center, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh.
For more information contact Sandra Carson, Community Specialist, at 919-831-6097 or e-mail: sandra.carson@ci.raleigh.nc.us.
MON 10/12. 7pm. Southwest Citizen Advisory Council, Meets 2nd Monday.
Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh
For more information contact Luis Olivieri-Robert, Community Specialist at 919-831-6099 or e-mail: luis.olivieri-robert@ci.raleigh.nc.us or go their website at http://www.geocities.com/southwestcac
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