The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Gerrymandering, what is the problem and what can be done?
Speaker:
Rep. Frederick Kessler, Assembly District 12 (D - Milwaukee)
When:
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion
Where:
Basics Cooperative Natural Foods Store
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
Directions:
From Madison route 90 until 1st Janesville exit, south on Route 26 past route 14, look for Toys R Us on the right, right on Lodge Drive, on right across from Toys R Us.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
RockCountyProgressives.org, also on Facebook
Dec. 9 - Janesville, Forum: Gerrymandering
Nov. 11 - Janesville, Forum: Democracy Under Attack
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Jay Heck on Democracy Under Attack: GAB, John Doe and Campaign Finance
Speakers:
Jay Heck, Executive Director, Common Cause in Wisconsin
“The GOP is fast-tracking several damaging, partisan measures. One will destroy the non-partisan Government Accountability Board (GAB). Another will deregulate Wisconsin campaign finance law and allow unlimited money – most of it secret – to flood our elections.”
On WPR: Four Perspectives: Jojn Doe and campaign Finance reform
On WORT: GOP Fast-Tracking AB388 and Other Partisan Measures
When:
Wednesday, November 11
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion
Where:
Basics Cooperative Natural Foods Store
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
This is an independent event NOT affiliated with Basics
Directions:
From Madison route 90 until 1st Janesville exit, south on Route 26 past route 14, look for Toys R Us on the right, right on Lodge Drive, on right across from Toys R Us.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
Visit Rock County Progresives for additional information.
Sept. 9 - Janesville, Forum: Clean Energy
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
‘Rep. Katrina Shankland on Clean Energy’
Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-71) is a community organizer who has had extensive involvement with renewable energy projects. She is the Assistant Minority Leader and serves on the Committee on Natural Resources and sporting heritage.
When:
Wednesday, September 9
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion
Where:
Basics Cooperative Natural Foods Store
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
Directions: from Madison route 90 until 1st Janesville exit, south on Route 26 past route 14, look for Toys R Us on the right, right on Lodge Drive, on right across from Toys R Us.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
Aug. 12 - Janesville, Picnic Progressives
Potluck Picnic, "Celebrating Progressive Values"
Riverside Park, NORTH Pavilion (Go as far North as you can), Janesville
Natural & Veggie Brats plus natural sodas provided
Wednesday - Aug. 12
RAIN or Shine!
6pm
7-8:30 pm Speakers
Rep. Andy Jorgensen & Cassie Steiner of The Sierra Club, Madison 350.org & the WI States Energy Alliance
Music by the Bulk Bin Band with Aaron Aegerter (formerly of the Forward Marching Band)
Location: North Riverside Park, * NORTH Pavilion, Janesville, WI.
* it is NOT the first pavilion you will see…go to far north along the river!!
RockCountyProgressives.org
Also on Facebook.
The event is free but we will ask for donations.
DIRECTIONS:
North Riverside Park, North Pavilion
N Washington St (Business Rte 14)
EAST… on Golf Course Rd (park entrance)
RIGHT… at Edge Hill Drive
LEFT… at Riverside Park Rd
Follow river NORTH to end of park and it will be on the RIGHT. Park in lot on the Left.
June 10 - Janesville, Forum: Why Community Radio Matters
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Why Community Radio Matters… WADR-LP comes to Janesville
It is tremendously exciting to have community radio coming to the local area… this will promote a wider range of voices not heard in mainstream media and therefore strengthen our democracy.
Speakers:
Yuri Rashkin, President JCR, host of Discover Janesville on JCR, Talk Show Host at WORT, Associate Lecturer UWW in Communication, former Janesville Councilman
Judith Detert-Moriarty, board member JCR, former Instructor Blackhawk Technical College, former Owner/Artist Art Graphica, active in the Rock County Pipeline Awareness Network & the Solidarity Singers
When:
June 10, Wednesday
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion
Where:
Basics Natural Foods Store
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
Directions: from Madison route 90 until 1st Janesville exit, south on Route 26 past route 14, look for Toys R Us on the right, right on Lodge Drive, on right across from Toys R Us.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
RockCountyProgressives.org, also on Facebook
May 6 - Janesville, Forum: Update On Congress With Rep. Mark Pocan
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Update on Congress with US Rep. Mark Pocan
When:
Wednesday, May 6
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussionat 6 PM
Speaker:
Rep. Pocan has helped raise awareness on a number of important issues like net neutrality, the student loan debt crisis, the TransPacific Partnership trade deal and has introduced the Right to Vote Constitutional Amendment.
Where:
Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
Directions:
From Madison route 90 until 1st Janesville exit, south on Route 26 past route 14, look for Toys R Us on the right, right on Lodge Drive, on right across from Toys R Us.
April 8 - Janesville, Forum: Impact Of The State Budget
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
The Impact of the Proposed State Budget
Speakers:
Rep. Andy Jorgensen, 43rd assembly District, Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair
When:
Wednesday, April 8 at 6 PM
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion
Where:
Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
Directions: from Madison route 90 until 1st Janesville exit, south on Route 26 past route 14, look for Toys R Us on the right, right on Lodge Drive, on right across from Toys R Us.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
RockCountyProgressives.org, also on Facebook
March 26 - Evansville, Forum: Is Democracy An Endangered Species?
Hosted by Move To Amend Evansville
Two powerful speakers. One important issue. Mike McCabe and Rick Brunton will discuss
how We the People can get big money out of politics and reclaim our democracy.
When:
Thursday, March 26
Begins at 7 PM
Where:
Evansville High School, Media Room
640 South Fifth Street
Evansville, WI
View Event Flyer Here
Jan. 21 - Janesville, Forum: Sly Sylvester On The Right To Work For Less
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Sly Sylvester on the "The Right to Work For Less"
How so-called "Right to Work" Laws hurt unions and all working people.
Speaker:
"Sly" Sylvester, talk radio host 3-6:30 PM M-F on WEKZ 93.7 FM/ 1380 AM
podcasting at Sly's Office: http://www.slysoffice.com/
When:
*Wednesday, January 21, 2015
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion
* NOTE: This is the 3rd Wednesday NOT 2nd Wed as we usually schedule!!
Where:
**Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Drive
Janesville, Wisconsin
** This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
Directions: from Madison route 90 until 1st Janesville exit, south on Route 26 past route 14, look for Toys R Us on the right, right on Lodge Drive, on right across from Toys R Us.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
RockCountyProgressives.org, also on Facebook
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