The next meeting of the Rock County Progressives will be on Sunday, November 20, 4 PM at Deb's Family Dining, 100 Front Street, Milton WI
Hope to see you there!
Please let us know what you think even if you can't come to the meeting. You can do so by e-mailing me at oggc@psly.net or the RockCountyProgressives@Gmail.com (you cannot simply hit reply to this e-mail as it is a moderated list).
Nov. 20 - Milton, Rock County Progressives Meeting
Nov. 19 - Madison, Recall Walker Rally
This entire movement was started by the incredible turnout of people last February who came to stand up against Scott Walker’s extreme attacks on the working people of Wisconsin.
Your voice is needed again this Saturday in Madison.
RSVP to join United Wisconsin and our partners in Madison for the Recall Scott Walker Rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Recall Scott Walker Rally
Wisconsin State Capitol (State Street Side)
Saturday, November 19
11:00am - 2:00pm
Live entertainment starts at 11:00am, and hundreds of petition circulators will be on hand to collect signatures.
Be part of the “Can Walker” campaign – Thanksgiving is coming up, please bring a non-perishable food item with you to the rally to help those that need our help this holiday season.
We hope to see you there!
- United Wisconsin
Nov. 17 - Whitewater, OWS Recall Walker
Time Thursday, November 17 at 2:00pm - November 18 at 9:30pm
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Location The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 800 W. Main Street, in front of the Anderson Library and Hyer Hall
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Created By Tomcat Healer
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More Info Come join progressives from Whitewater and the surrounding area as we “occupy” Whitewater and plan for Walker’s recall.
The event starts at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 and will continue until 9:30 a.m. the following day. Come as you can, and please bring donations of people food and pet food for the food pantry and area animal shelters.
* We’ll have a booth to sign petitions to Recall Walker.
More at Facebook
Nov. 14 - Janesville, Potluck For Recall Volunteers Kick-Off
Time Monday, November 14 at 5:30pm - November 15 at 12:00am
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Location UAW Local 95 Hall
1795 LaFayette St.
Janesville, WI
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Created By Lisa Buening Sheldon
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More Info 5:30PM - 6:45PM Potluck - bring a dish to pass, soda and your own table service. (Milk, Coffee be provided).
6:45PM - 7:15PM Welcome speakers and kick off!
7:30PM - 8:30PM Voter ID training - get the all the new info on the new Voter ID law, voter registration and what we need to do to educate the public
9:00PM - 10PM Petition Training
10:00PM - Midnight Brainstorming and strategy session for petition drive.
Midnight - SIGN THE RECALL PETITION FOR WALKER & KLEEFISCH!!!!!
Questions? call me - Lisa Sheldon 608) 302-1960 or email: unitedwiscvc@gmail.com or viviancreekmore @gmail.com
Nov. 12 - Janesville, Recall Walker & Kleefisch Training
Saturday, November 12 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Location UAW HALL JANESVILLE
1795 LAFAYETTE STREET
Janesville, Wisconsin
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Created By Democratic Party of Rock County
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More Info There will be a training THIS SATURDAY for people interested in volunteering for the RECALL effort. Please RSVP here or send a message to Lisa Sheldon, Steph Mulvey, or Vivian Creekmore. Keep in touch through Facebook.
Nov. 10 - Orfordville, Rock Forward
Thursday, November 10 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Location KNUTES BAR AND GRILL
206 E Beloit St,
Orfordville, WI 53576
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Created By Vivian Creekmore
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More Info Eat, drink, and lively conversation with great people on the 2nd Thurs of the month! No RSVP. No meeting, No speakers. Just fun in a different locale around Rock County each month. See you in Orfordville!
Nov. 9 - Janesville, Ed Garvey Forum "Walker to Wall Street
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. 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
Facebook
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.
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