Nov. 14 - Janeville, Forum: Defending Free Speech

The Rock County Progressives present ...

Patricia Hammel, Attorney with the National Lawyers Guild, Partner in a small downtown law firm focusing on consumer bankruptcy, housing and tenant representation, advising cooperatives and small businesses and real estate and estate planning matters.

Brandon Barwick, an organizer of the Solidarity Singers in Madison, member of Forward Marching Band, musician, Janesville native.

WHEN:
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion

WHERE:
Basics Cooperative
1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville Wisconsin 53545

Oct. 17 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Our monthly Drinking Liberally social will be this Wednesday evening (10/17) at 7 PM, at our usual place, The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville.

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.

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.

Oct. 11 - Janesville, Paul Ryan Truth Fest

On October 11th is the VP Debates and a great opportunity to get the stories of 99%ers in Janesville out into the press. Therefore from 3pm to 6pm at Court Park will be a Truth About Paul Ryan fest. We know, having lived in Paul Ryan's district, how wrong his policies are for working families - let's get the word out to the rest of the USA.

What: Paul Ryan Truth Fest
Where: Court Park, 79 S. Main St., Janesville
When: 3-6PM, Thursday, Oct. 11
Who: Citizens interested in the truth about "Ryan Economics"

Created by Wisconsin Jobs Now. RSVP here.

Oct. 10 - Janesville, Challenging Corporate Power

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012
Rock County Progressives Present an Educational Forum

Challenging Corporate Power

Speakers:

•Andy Jorgensen
•Ed Sadlowski

◦Field Representative with-AFSCME Wisconsin Council 40, AFL-CIO

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Forum Schedule:
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion

Forum Location:
*Basics CO-OP Natural Foods
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, WI 53545

*This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics.

Sept. 19 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Our monthly Drinking Liberally social will be this Wednesday evening (9/19) at 7 PM, at our usual place, The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville. It will be great to get together again.

Facebook - Rock County Progressives

Sept. 12 - Janesville, Citizens United Forum

Forum: The impact of “Citizens United” on Elections

Speakers:

Lori Compas, candidate for state senate against Fitzgerald in the recall elections, small business owner in Fort Atkinson.

Jim Beane, South Central Wisconsin Move to Amend, worked on the successful Madison referendum to end corporate personhood and reinstitute regulation of campaign financing, retired professor from National-Louis University.

Wednesday, September 12
Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin

6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion

RockCountyProgressives . net, also on Facebook

Aug. 8 - Janesville, Potluck Picnic

Speakers:
Mahlon Mitchell - President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, former candidate for Lieut. Governor

Rob Zerban - Candidate for Congress--1st District, Kenosha County Board Supervisor

Music:
a contingent of the ...Forward Marching Band

When:
Wednesday, August 8
6 PM-7 PM, POTLUCK picnic...
Brats (‘organic’ & Veggie) & Natural Sodas provided
7 PM-9 PM, speakers

Riverside Park, North Pavilion 2200 Parkside Dr., Janesville... Going north on N Washington St (Business Rte 14) turn right at Golf Course Rd (park entrance), right at Edge Hill Drive, left at Riverside Park Rd, follow river north to end of park, last pavilion on the right.

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Co-Host of “Drinking Liberally Janesville,” gathers each THIRD Wednesday (August 15), Speakeasy Lounge & Restaurant, 19 North High Street, Janesville

SEE EVENT >>> Flyer

July 18 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Drinking Liberally, co-sponsored by the Rock County Progressives is meeting Wednesday (7/18) 7 PM at our usual place, The Speakeasy in downtown Janesville. Come and join us for some liberal conversation on any subject of your choosing. The first pitcher is on the Rock County Progressives.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012.

7:00pm until 9:30pm.

The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville

More info at www.rockcountyprogressives.com

July 11 - Janesville, Meet 44th District Candidates

The Rock County Progressives present:
“Meet the Progressive Candidates of the 44th District."

Wednesday - July 11th

6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)

6:30 PM-8:15 PM, speakers & discussion

Basics Food Cooperative, 1711
Lodge Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin

View Event Flyer Here.

Event Facebook.

June 20 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Rock County Progressives is sponsoring Drinking Liberally Wednesday (6/20) 7 PM at our usual place, The Speakeasy in downtown Janesville.

Come and join us for some liberal conversation, perhaps about Romney's visit to Wisconsin? I will usually order some food too, so it's OK to come hungry. The first pitcher is on the Rock County Progressives.