Great events in San Diego! Bev Harris, Ed Schultz, & more.

[Liberty Belle]

All- There are some terrific events in San Diego this month. Here’s a partial list. Among the highlights: a happy hour with Air America Radio host Ed Schultz, a series of workshops with Bev Harris of Black Box Voting, a meetings with California DNC members Gary Shea and John Perez, and an evening with Congressman Bob Filner.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY

Friday, February 4th, Noon - 1:15 pm. Catfish Club featuring Attorney Patrick Shea. Topic: Enron by the Bay: Comparisons of San Diego's financial situation to that of Orange County. Shea was bankruptcy attorney to Orange County and is current transition team leader for City Attorney Michael Aguirre's effort to restructure the City Attorney's Office. $15. At KGTV/San Diego's 10, 4600 Air Way, San Diego 92102. RSVP by 9:00 am Wednesday to 619-266-7278 or [email protected] http://www.catfishclub.net/LuncheonCalendar.html

Friday, February 4th, 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Fernando Suarez del Solar will report on his second visit to the Middle East. At the Pilgrim United Church of Christ 2020 Chestnut Ave. Carlsbad, 92008. Sponsored by: Guerrero Azteca Project North County Coalition for Peace & Justice. $10; $5 suggested donation seniors, students, limited income; Proceeds will be used to support Fernando Suarez’s Guerrero Azteca Project.

Saturday, February 5th, noon to 2:00 pm. San Diego County Democratic Party forum with Democratic National Committee member Garry Shay. San Diego County Democrats will have an opportunity hear from and speak to one of California's DNC representatives before the election of the DNC chair. At the Joyce Beers Uptown Community Center, Uptown District, San Diego – Vermont Ave., 2 Blocks north of University Ave. Info: [email protected] or 858-277-3367.

Sunday, February 6th at sunset (4:45pm). Vigil for the Fallen, Remembering the casualties of war. With special guests, Congressman Bob Filner and Fernando Suarez del Solar. Help read the names of U.S. troops lost and light a candle in honor of the dead. At the corner of 6th and Laurel in Balboa Park. At the corner of 6th and Laurel in Balboa Park. Sponsored by Military Families Speak Out. Info: [email protected] 619-521-1865 http://www.mfso-sd.com


Tuesday February 8th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Happy Hour with Air America talk show host Ed Schultz. With AM 1360 show hosts Stacy Taylor, Scooter, Marilyn, and Jon Elliott. FREE Appetizers. At Rancho El Nopal in Old Town. Details at http://am1360klsd.com/events.html

Tuesday, February 8th, 7:00 pm. San Diego County Democratic Central Committee meeting. Central Committee members and guests an opportunity to share thoughts and opinions with DNC member John Perez. NEW LOCATION: IBEW Union Hall at 4545 Viewridge Ave., (just west of I-15 @ Balboa). Please use the east side-entrance to the building which will put you directly into our meeting room. MAP. Info: 858/277-3367.

Thursday, February 17th, 10:00 am - Noon. New citizen voter registration. Your HELP is needed to register newly naturalized citizens to vote following the INS Naturalization ceremony at the Civic Center/Golden Hall, 202 C Street in downtown San Diego. You can make a difference! To volunteer contact the San Diego County Democratic Party at [email protected] or 858/277-3367.

Thursday, February 17th, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. San Diego for Democracy (Democracy for America) Elections and Re-organizational Meeting. Election of officers, subcommittee organization, and a vote on whether or not to apply for charter membership as a Democratic Club. At the Joyce Beers Uptown Community Center, Uptown District, San Diego - Vermont Ave., 2 Blocks north of University Ave. Info: Charlie Imes 619-972-9897 or [email protected].

Tuesday, February 22nd, 7:00 pm. Progressive Democrats of San Diego (PDSD) North County meeting. North County area. PDSD is an affiliate of Progressive Democrats of America. Location TBD. For info. about PDSD plus an update on the meeting location, go to www.pdsandiego.org, email [email protected] or call 760/414-9053.


Thursday, February 24th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. San Diego for Democracy presents an Evening with Congressman Bob Filner. Congressman Filner will report on activites in Washington D.C., discuss issues of interest to progressives and discuss ways to make a difference. Q&A period follows. Open to the public. At the Ohr Shalom Synagogue, 2512 3rd Ave., San Diego - Just north of Laurel Street on 3rd Ave. Info: Chloe Candler-Ramus 619-656-5290 or [email protected].

Saturday February 26th 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. 8th Annual Heritage Day Parade, in recognition of Black History Month. Floats, marching bands, marching groups, and unique costumes and headdresses. Parade route begins at 49th & Logan Ave. Info: Cynthia Wilson: [phone]. www.heritagedayparade.org.


Friday/Saturday, Feb 25/26: A series of events with Bev Harris, a leader in the struggle against partisan, fraudulent and incompetent election officials and voting machine companies. These events will provide an opportunity to learn how to audit elections and help protect future elections in San Diego County. They are sponsored by S.A.V.E. Democracy, Peace and Democracy A G of 1st UU Church, the N.C. Coalition for Peace and Justice, Contest the Vote, VOTERR, Activist San Diego, Count Every Vote, Code Pink and Common Cause
• Friday, February 25th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Reception with Bev Harris. At the Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1600 Buena Vista Dr., Vista, 92081. $40 donation will include an autographed copy of her book, “Black Box Voting: Ballot Tampering in the 21st Century,” admission to the presentation, appetizers, salads and beverages. RSVP to [email protected] or 760-500-1927

• Friday, February 25th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. “Empower America to Take Back the Vote," a presentation by Bev Harris. Presentation followed by the signing of her book “BLACK BOX VOTING: Ballot Tampering in the 21st Century. At the Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1600 Buena Vista Dr., Vista, 92081. Suggested donation at the door is $10.

• Saturday, February 26th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Audit Workshop. Learn how to audit elections using records from the systems used in San Diego County. At the First Unitarian Universalist Church 4190 Front St, Hillcrest, S.D., 92103 (Opposite UCSD Medical Center) limited free parking The only special skill required is common sense. RSVP to [email protected] or 760-500-1927

• Saturday, February 26th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Reception with Bev Harris. At the First Unitarian Universalist Church 4190 Front St, Hillcrest. $40 donation will include an autographed copy of her book, “Black Box Voting: Ballot Tampering in the 21st Century,” admission to the presentation, appetizers, salads and beverages. RSVP to [email protected] or 760-500-1927

• Saturday, February 26th. 7:00 to 9:00 pm. “Empower America to Take Back the Vote. A presentation by Bev Harris. Presentation followed by the signing of her book “BLACK BOX VOTING: Ballot Tampering in the 21st Century.“ At the First Unitarian Universalist Church 4190 Front St, Hillcrest. Suggested donation at the door is $10.