Wednesday 6 PM, November 9, 2011
Forum--"Walker to Wall Street: How the Koch Bros. & ALEC changed Wisconsin"
Speakers:
Ed Garvey, co-founder of Fighting Bob Fest, editor and publisher of FightingBob.com.
A Madison "Occupier" (To be announced)
Elliot Majors of the Recall Walker Campaign
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion
Basics CO-OP Natural Foods, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
Nov. 9 - Janesville, Ed Garvey Forum "Walker to Wall Street
Nov. 8 - Beloit, Walker Recall Training
Time Tuesday, November 8 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Location UNITED STEELWORKERS HALL
1620 Shore Drive, Beloit, WI 53511
Beloit, WI
Phone: 608-362-2812
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Created By Democratic Party of Rock County
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More Info (Directions from Janesville: take HWY 51 to Beloit. Turn right on Portland Ave [White St.], right on 4th Street, left onto Maple and a quick right onto Shore Drive. Henry Ave. bridge is closed.)
This training is for anyone interested in being involved with the RECALL WALKER efforts.
Everyone can attend the most convenient time and place--regardless of location.
Nov. 3 - Janesville, Walker Recall Training
Thursday, November 3 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Location UAW - HALL
1795 Lafayette Street Janesville, WI 53546-2844 (608) 755-5120
Janesville, WI 53546-2844
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Created By Democratic Party of Rock County
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More Info There will be a training for people interested in volunteering for the RECALL WALKER effort this Thursday, 11/03/2011, at 7PM. Please RSVP here or send a message to Lisa Sheldon, Steph Mulvey, or Vivian Creekmore. Keep in touch through
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Nov. 2 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally
It is time again for the Janesville Drinking Liberally chapter to meet. We will meet Wednesday, Nov 2 at 7:00 PM. We meet at The Speakeasy lounge downtown Janesville.
Drinking Liberally is sponsored by Rock County Progressives.
See You Wednesday,
Ken Pearson
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Drinking Liberally Janesville Chapter
Promoting Democracy one pint at a time
Share your politics while you share a pitcher at your local progressive drinking club. An informal gathering of like minded, left-leaners who may want to trade ideas, get more involved, or just enjoy each others company.
Drinking Liberally is sponsored by RC Progressives. We meet at The Speakeasy Lounge in downtown Janesville (map), 7:00 PM, on the first Wednesday day of every month.
To sign-up for Janesville DL updates visit Drinking Liberally.
Nov. 1 - Madison, United Wisconsin Grand Opening
United Wisconsin Office Grand Opening!
November 1, 2011
5:00pm - 8:00pm
1605 Monroe Street, Madison WI
RSVP to events@unitedwisconsin.com
Join us in our new Madison office on Tuesday, November 1 to mix and mingle with other grassroots leaders working to recall Scott Walker. November 15 is going to be here before you know it, and this will be a great opportunity to sign up to volunteer and to learn more about how United Wisconsin's 200,000 plus supporters are leading the way to recall Walker.
Please RSVP to events@unitedwisconsin.com.
Help us make this office functional and bring one of the many needed items below with you:
Flip Chart Paper
Poster Board
Garbage Bags
Markers and Pens
Notepads
Printer Paper
Paper Cutter
#10 Envelopes
Envelope Sealers
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Disposable Plates and Cups
Food (non-perishable snacks)
Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, water)
If you can't make it on November 1, please consider supporting United Wisconsin by making a contribution online at United Wisconsin.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 1!
Sincerely,
Ilana Strauch and Lynn McKenzie
Statewide Volunteer Coordinators
Oct. 28, Janesville - Ryan Townhall
Wall Street Congressman Paul Ryan wants to hear from his constituents. He will be hosting a townhall meeting in Janesville:
Friday, October 28, 2011
9:00 - 10:30am
Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 North Pontiac Drive
Oct. 24 - Janesville, Voter ID Forum
A spokesperson from the Government Accountability Board will discuss the Voter I.D. law. Those without a voter I.D. can also acquire the DMV paperwork to apply for free identification during this event.
Sponsored by Democracy Rocks - Janesville
Created By Democratic Party of Rock County
Time:
Monday, October 24 · 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where:
Basics Natural Foods Co-Op
1711 Lodge Drive
Janesville, WI
Created By
Cathy Myers and Roger
For DEMOCRACY ROCKS - Janesville, Wisconsin
Oct. 22 - Milton, RCP Meeting
The next meeting of the Rock County Progressives will be on Saturday, October 22, 10:30 AM at Deb's Family Dining, 100 Front Street, Milton WI
Chuck,
RockCountyProgressives@Gmail.com
Oct. 15 - Occupy Janesville!
Main St. Occupation for The American Dream
Corner of Court St and Main St.
51 S. Main St
Janesville, WI 53545
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, 12:00 PM
Let's come together in Janesville Wisconsin to show local solidarity with the brave protesters in New York City. Wall St. told us that their banks were too big to fail. Now is the time for country to stand together and show Wall St that the American Dream is too big to fail!
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Oct. 14 - Madison, Young Progressives
The Young Progressives, the Obama for America team on UW's campus, is proud to welcome former Sen. Russ Feingold back to his alma mater as a guest speaker at Memorial Union on Friday, October 14 at 4:30 pm.
Sen. Feingold will speak about student involvement, the 2012 elections, and campaign finance reform. He will also be available for questions.
The Young Progressives would like to invite you to join us and the Senator on the 14th. Please RSVP by clicking here: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpz5w2
The Young Progressives provides opportunities for students on UW's campus to be involved with progressive politics. Among our initiatives are a joint intern program with Obama for America. If you wish to apply for an internship or become a general volunteer, please contact Outreach Director Bobby Lange (bobby@theyoungprogressives.com), or stop by our office in room 3156 in the Student Activity Center.
Also be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! ‘Like us’ at facebook.com/YoProWI, and follow us @YoProWI.
The Young Progressives
Oct. 13 - Milton, Rock Forward
THIS THURSDAY OCTOBER 13:
ROCK FORWARD—JUNCTION PUB, MILTON, 6:30
EAT, DRINK, & LIBERAL CONVERSATION!
Who: Anyone interested in liberal conversation
What: GET-TOGETHER once a month to eat, drink, and TALK. No RSVP, no agenda, no meeting—just socializing. Order and pay for your own.
NEXT GET-TOGETHER:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 6:30 PM
JUNCTION PUB, 130 MERCHANT ROW, MILTON
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Oct. 13 - Beloit, Meet Mark Pocan
Anyone interested in meeting Mark Pocan? Come and meet 2nd district Congressional candidate State Rep. Mark Pocan next Thursday (October 13) at Denali's Food & Spirits in Beloit from 5-7pm. Rep. Pocan is a seven-term state legislator who was the former Co-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee, and is a leading progressive in the Wisconsin legislature. Hope to see you there!
Mark Pocan for Congress.
Fighting for Wisconsin's working families.
Oct. 12 - Janesville, Recall Elections Forum
The Recall Elections (Past and Future)
Lessons Learned... Challenges ahead...
Speakers:
Ted Lewis Director, Rock Valley Education Professionals
Marcia Riquelme, Wisconsin Recall Task Force.
Janis Ringhand, Representative 80th Assembly District
Wednesday, October 12
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion
Basics Food Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin
rockcountyprogressives@gmail.com
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