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Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Vermont Democratic Convention (Barre, VT) - The Vermont Democratic Party State Convention will be held Saturday, May 24 at the Barre Civic Center. Delegates to the state convention will elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention this summer.
2. Tabling for Change - Carnaval Festival (San Francisco, CA) - Disc: The 30th anniversary of California’s largest annual multi-cultural celebration. This year’s fest, themed “Many Cultures - One Spirit,” showcases Latin American and Caribbean cultures and traditions with food, music, dance and artistry, including works created by the talented community of Mission District residents and Bay Area artists.
3. The 50th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival (Garden Grove, CA) - This festival is the second largest city festival in the Western United States. It’s held during Memorial Day weekend at the Village Green between Main Street and Euclid Avenue in downtown Garden Grove.
4. South Bend IN, “Bush-McCain Challenge”! (South Bend, IN) - Take the “Bush-McCain Challenge!” This is an Operation Democracy event, on WEDNESDAY, May 28th, downtown South Bend at the wide, wide sidewalk at the corner of Jefferson St. and MIchigan St.
5. The Second Giving Tree for Progress (Milwaukee, WI) - Help grow the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. State Democratic Convention (Columbia, MO) - We are needing more volunteers to assist with ushering and other things at the convention. Please contact the local chapter for more information on helping.
2. Iowa Democratic Veterans’ Caucus (Fairfield, IA) - See you in Fairfield for our next State Vets Caucus meeting on Saturday, May 10 at 10 AM.
3. Fish Fry (Frankfort, IN) - ALL YOU CAN EAT Fish Fry with all the fixin’s (including homemade desserts!) Sponsored by the Roosevelt Kennedy Club as a fundraiser for local democratic candidates.
4. Drinking Liberally Monthly Meeting (Reno, NV) - Come on out and join in Reno’s newest and most fun social club!
5. Political Leadership: Examining Local, State, and Federal Issues (Orlando, FL) - Join the Orlando area’s top Young Professionals for an outstanding evening of networking, new business connections, promotions, great food, and dynamic speakers.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Tri-Lakes Democratic Club 2nd Annual Garage Sale (Branson, MO) - This is our 2nd annual sale. All proceeds raised will benefit Taney and Stone County Democrat candidates for local and statewide offices.
2. Wilton DTC Spring Breakfast Fundraiser (Wilton, CT) - Join us for breakfast! With Guest Speakers
3. South County Democratic GO-Team 2008 Campaign Kickoff Walk and Barbecue! (Chula Vista, CA) - The South County Grassroots Organizing Team is gearing up to play a big role in this year’s elections!
4. Former Vice President Al Gore Coming To Value City Arena (Columbus, OH) - Former Vice President Al Gore will bring his message of environmental sustainability to the campus of Ohio State University on May 4 starting at 6:00 PM.
5. Register voters (Phillipsburg, NJ) - People will gather in a social atmosphere where food is donated by local businesses. The primary purpose will be to register voters.

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Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Earth Day Celebration (Chicago, IL) - Earth Day Celebration in Village Square of Northeastern U.
2. Earth Day Tree Planting (Denver, CO) - Join Democrats Work volunteers, Denver Parks and Rec, the DNCC Host Committee, the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, and others to plant 150 trees on Auraria and Speer in honor of Earth Day.
3. Arlington Young Dems Monthly Happy Hour (Arlington, VA) - Come out and join us at our monthly happy hour for a night with other fun young professionals, great drink specials, good food, and an all around good time!
4. 2008 Membership Drive Meet-n-Greet (Torrance, CA) - $5 gets you & a guest wine, beer, snacks, soda and 2 tickets in the raffle.
5. The BLUE Party (Roanoke, VA) - The BLUE Party is an annual party thrown for college Democrats by college Democrats. It’s an opportunity to get together with like-minded liberals and have fun while also promoting local, state, or national Democratic campaigns.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. People and Politics (Pocatello, ID) - This is People and Politics. It is a meeting of local Dems and our local legislators to update us on what they are working on and hear feedback from the community about what they should look into. This event will have Elaine Smith and other local leaders to participate in discourse.
2. Maple Syrup Festival (Chicago, IL) - Nature Events Maple Syrup Festival North Park Village Nature Center free
3. OxGrove Democrats Longaberger Basket Bingo Fundraiser (Oxford, PA) - The members of the OxGrove Democratic Committee are proud to announce the 2008 date and location of their annual Basket Bingo.
4. Vietnam Veteran’s Run for the Wall Breakfast (Eagle Nest, NM) - Breakfast for Veterans.
5. ISU College Dems Meeting (Pocatello, ID) - This is a regular meeting of the ISU College Dems. This week we will be talking about fund raising to get to the State and National Conventions this summer. Plan on helping out!

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Jones County Voter Leauge Candidate Forum (Pollocksville, NC) - The Jones County Voter Leauge will be hosting a candidate’s forum, Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Jones County Civic Center on Hyw 58 between Pollocksville and Trenton. A free BBQ lunch will be served.
2. Take Back the Park (Arlington, VA) - Arlington Young Democrats is partnering with Community Role Models to help with an invasive plant removal at Potomac Overlook Regional Park.
3. Oyster Roast (Savannah, GA) - Oyster roast by Charlie Teeple. Hot dogs and beer. Come and meet Chatham County Democrats and enjoy spring in Savannah.
4. Gays and Allies for a Blue White House (West Hollywood, CA) - Please join us for half priced drinks…and help us ensure the White House turns Blue! No boring speeches. Just good drinks, even better company and creating a better future for our country.
5. Serve Lunch to Denver’s Hungry (Denver, CO) - or our next Ready, Set, CO! event, Democrats Work will assist Capitol Hill Community Services by serving lunch to Denver’s hungry.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Camp Wellstone Southern California (Fullerton, CA) - The California College Democrats are proud to host a Camp Wellstone training in Southern California. The event will be held at Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, March 15th 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Sunday, March 16th 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
2. St. Judes Fundraiser/ Voter Registration (Duluth, MN) - On Tuesday March 18th the College Dems will be holding a Voter Registration in the commons from 11-2. We will also have a place to drop of money to go to St. Judes Children Research hospital.
3. Maple Syrup Tapping (Chicago, IL) - Learn the whole mayple story from sappy start to finish
4. 70’s Disco Night Fundraiser Dinner (Highland Village, TX) - You are invited to a 70’s Disco Night!
5. Rockaway Beach Spring Clean Up (Rockaway Beach, MO) - We will meet at 7am at the First Community Bank on Highway 176, and then proceed to the Community Center for breakfast and instructions. At 4pm there will be a cook out and live music in the park for volunteers.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Women’s History Month Celebration (Washington, DC) - The Women’s Leadership Forum and The Women’s Caucus of the Democratic National Committee invite you to celebrate with Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
2. Council of Democratic Clubs (York, PA) - Get in on the ground floor as the York County Council of Democratic Clubs holds its first meeting. The purpose of the Council is to develop an ongoing dialogue between Clubs, the Democratic Party of York County and Democratic candidates.
3. Voter training (Baltimore, MD) - Teaching voters how to register, find info on candidate, assist people to polls, answer questions about candidate, respond to misinformation, fundraising on small level which makes a difference, sharing information on why women should vote for democrats.
4. Party Chair Candidate Forum (Lafayette, LA) - Six candidates for the position of chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party have been invited (and accepted) invitations to participate in a forum to discuss their plans for the future of the party.
5. Comedy Against Evil (New York, NY) - Jeff Kreisler - writer for Comedy Central’s Indecision2008, winner of the Bill Hicks Spirit Award, and author of Harper Collins’ “Get Rich Cheating” - dissects American politics and culture with passion, absurdity, and hope.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Sen Katus Pre-CrackerBarrel (Rapid City, SD) - Tom Katus invites everyone to a legislative session update before the Crackerbarrel at the Java Coffee Shop, SDMSMT Campus, at 8 am.
2. 13th District Delegate Candidate Training (Smyrna, GA) - In April of 2008, the Democratic Party of Georgia will conduct caucuses in each of Georgia’s 13 Congressional Districts to select Delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
3. democrat rally (Nacogdoches, TX) - bring a picnic and have a good time in the park
4. Pizza and Policy Discussion (Omaha, NE) - Join Richard Carter, Candidate for United States Congress, for a Young Democrats of Nebraska Pizza and Policy Discussion.
5. IDN Bookclub with Christine Pelosi (Chicago, IL) - It’s going to be a very special IDN Bookclub get-together on February (2/24, 3:30p). Author Christine Pelosi will be phoning in to discuss her book “Campaign Boot Camp: Basic Training for Future Leaders”.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Tom Katus Pre-CrackerBarrel (Rapid City, SD) - Tom invites all to a legislative session update before the Crackerbarrel at the Java Coffee Shop, SDMSMT Campus, at 8 am. The coffee shop is down the hall from the lecture hall where the Crackerbarrel takes place in the Classroom Building.
2. Let’s get started (Riva, MD) - et’s meet and plan ways to support the Party, to reclaim the White House, to involve new (young) voters. Kory Blake, chair of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Committee, will join us to speak about GOTV and grassroots organizing.
3. CRABBING with the DEMOCRATS (Sparks, NV) - The Truckee Meadows Democratic Alliance invites you to enjoy a fabulous evening.
4. Democrats Work: Food for Homeless Teens (Denver, CO) - Join the Democrats Work Convention Crew as we prepare and serve dinner at Denver’s Urban Peak Shelter for homeless and runaway teens. Stick around, enjoy the dinner you helped prepare, and hang out with some of the shelter’s clients.
5. Increasing voter turn out for Pct 87 (Corpus Christi, TX) - Increasing voter turn out for pct 87. Will you help me? Lets get block captains

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Committee Breakfast (Bristol, VA) - The Bristol Va Democratic Committee will gather for a “dutch treat” breakfast at Shoney’s on Lee Highway, in Bristol, VA on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 am.
2. Valentines for Vets (Denver, CO) - Put on your crafty cap and join Democrats Work volunteers in creating hand-made Valentine’s for veterans recovering at Denver’s VA Rehabilitation Center.
3. Nevada State Democratic Party Central Committee Meeting (Pahrump, NV) - State Central Committee Meeting Agenda.
4. Crook County House Party (Hulett, WY) - We’re going to bring together Democratic activists to hear about our plan to organize precincts across the state and across the country to win this year’s elections.
5. Bye Bye Bush Bash (Green Bay, WI) - This is a Democratic Party Fundraiser to help get democrats elected in Northeastern WI.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Democratic Party of Curry County Pre-Caucus Breakfast (Clovis, NM) - Any Democrat and/or Democratic Candidate is invited
2. Chili Cook Off (Norman, OK) - The Cleveland County Democratic Party will hold its annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, February 2, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the J. D. McCarty Center, 2002 E. Robinson in Norman.
3. Snacks & Democrats II (Venice, CA) - Hang with smart & creative people, have snacks, and decide who you want to vote for in the presidential primary.
4. Wine Tasting and Campaign Kick-off (Lake in the Hills, IL) - Join us in Toasting a Democratic Victory in 2008
5. Soup-er Tuesday (Lancaster, PA) - Don’t sit home alone watching the results! Join your fellow democrats for a light supper of soup, breads, and desserts with election results projected on a large screen.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Hot Springs County House Party (Thermopolis, WY) - We’re going to bring together Democratic activists to hear about our plan to organize precincts across the state and across the country to win this year’s elections. All Democrats are strongly encouraged to attend any of the 17 house parties throughout the state or host your own house party!
2. Centre County Monthly Breakfast (Philipsburg, PA) - Join us at the Gaslight Café in Philipsburg for an all-you-can-eat buffet
3. Volunteer at Food Bank of the Rockies in Denver (Denver, CO) - Join Democrats Work as we kick-off our “Ready, Set, CO!” campaign to ready Colorado for the 2008 Democratic National Convention by volunteering at the Food Bank of the Rockies in Denver.
4. IDN Bookclub of Chicago (Chicago, IL) - Our IDN Bookclub selection for January is “Conscience of a Liberal” by Paul Krugman.
5. The Sullivan County Democratic Women’s Luncheon (Kingsport, TN) - Mrs. Gina Frye, Registrar, Sullivan County Election Commission, will serve as guest speaker.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. ROOTSCAMP (Louisville, KY) - RootsCamp is participant driven, using the “unconference” or “open space” format that is born from the desire for activists, organizers, leaders and politicians to share and learn in a productive, fast-paced, open environment. RootsCamp is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from participants.
2. Hillsborough County Volunteer Fair (Tampa, FL) - Do you want to get involved but are not sure how? Do you want to meet other Democratic activists in the area? Do you want to make a difference? Lowry Park 1-12-08 11am to 3pm BBQ . . .Click the link below and get the details!
3. Nevada Alternative Fuel Seminar (Las Vegas, NV) - The Democratic party is poised to advert the oil crisis of 2009, and we want to help that image.
4. Roadmap to Victory Rally and Workshop (York, PA) - You are invited to take part in a very special event. Please join volunteers from all corners of York County on Saturday, January 19, for the unveiling of the 2008 Roadmap to Victory – the Democratic plan to mobilize for this year’s election.
5. Your Vote Counts (Dayton, OH) - Voter registration drive for 18 to 40 years old.

Here are five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Volunteer at the Broomfield Recycle Center, First Shift (Broomfield, CO)

   Join your fellow Broomfield Democrats, EcoCycle, and the Colorado Green Action Network to work a shift at the Broomfield Recycling Center during the post-holiday recyling rush!

2. Houston Area Stonewall Democrats Meeting (Houston, TX)

   Join us as we elect officers for 2008! Don’t worry we’ll finish the meeting part in time to gather around televisions for the New Hampshire Primary results!

3. Saloon Democrats of Chicago (Chicago, IL)

   Join us as we settle the problems of the world from a democratic perspective — over a friendly drink or two! Every Wednesday (6:30pm-9pm) at Frankie Z’s (435 N. Clark).

4. DFNYC Sunnyside Linkup (Sunnyside, NY)

   After the highly successful December mega-Linkup, we’re back to our neighborhood linkups.

5. Orange County Young Democrats Meeting: Celebrate Ten Years of Orange County Young Democrats (Santa Ana, CA)

   Join us for our next monthly Orange County Young Democrats meeting this Thursday, January 10th at 7:00 PM at Democratic Party of Orange County headquarters…

I’m going to be bringing back the Friday Five, which highlights five of the events in PartyBuilder for the coming week. You can add your own event or find one near you.

1. Bonner Democrats Annual Contra Dance (Sandpoint, ID)

   Annual winter get-together with Contra Dancing for all ages - live music and dance instruction by Out of The Wood, with an extra fiddler! Food and beverages provided by Bonner Democrats volunteers.

2. UNR Young Dems Caucus Fundraiser Dinner (Reno, NV)

   The Young Democrats of the University of Nevada and the Student Presidential Caucus cordially invite you to a Caucus Fundraiser Dinner:

3. Democrats Work: Gift Wrapping for Seniors (Denver, CO)

   Join Democrats Work to wrap holiday gifts that will be donated to low-income seniors in assisted living facilities. The Senior High-Rise Food Bank has joined forces with the ladies of WIN (womeninformed.net) and Keane, Inc. to collect hundreds of gifts for under-served seniors living in the Denver metro area.

4. Ada County Democrats (Boise, ID)

   Held the 3rd Tuesday of every month, the Central Committee Meeting is a great opportunity to learn about hot local issues and ways you can help build our party in Ada County!

5. All-December-Holiday Potluck Party (Tucson, AZ)

   Party for Democrats in Arizona Legislative District 27. Meet fellow activists, elected officials, Pima County Party officers, and others at the home of Arizona Democratic Party 1st Vice Chair. Tour of the environmentally designed Milagro co-housing starts at 5:00.