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GOP and Democratic Caucuses in Iowa

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Start: 11:00 am
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New Hampshire Primary Election

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Start: 01/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 01/13/2008 - 12:00pm

The Ohio Democratic Party Women's Organizing Convention will be held on Saturday, January 12th, and Sunday, January 13th, at Ohio Democratic Party Headquarters, 340 East Fulton Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The cost is $25 per person, which you may pay by cash or check at the door OR by cash, check or credit card in advance.

Registration and continental breakfast begin at 9 am on Saturday and the general session begins at 10 am and concludes at 5:45 pm on Saturday, followed by a Networking Reception off-site from 6 to 8 pm. General session begins at 9am and concludes at 12pm on Sunday.

To reserve a room at the Best Western Claremont Inn & Suites for $72 per night, please call 614-228-6511 and say you are with the ODP room block. RSVP to Liz Shirey at 614-221-6563, extension 100, or liz-at-ohiodems-dot-org. Please include your name, telephone number, address and county.

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End: 12:00 pm
Start: 01/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 01/13/2008 - 12:00pm

The Ohio Democratic Party Women's Organizing Convention will be held on Saturday, January 12th, and Sunday, January 13th, at Ohio Democratic Party Headquarters, 340 East Fulton Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The cost is $25 per person, which you may pay by cash or check at the door OR by cash, check or credit card in advance.

Registration and continental breakfast begin at 9 am on Saturday and the general session begins at 10 am and concludes at 5:45 pm on Saturday, followed by a Networking Reception off-site from 6 to 8 pm. General session begins at 9am and concludes at 12pm on Sunday.

To reserve a room at the Best Western Claremont Inn & Suites for $72 per night, please call 614-228-6511 and say you are with the ODP room block. RSVP to Liz Shirey at 614-221-6563, extension 100, or liz-at-ohiodems-dot-org. Please include your name, telephone number, address and county.

Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

RootsCamp is a great opportunity for open dialogue between Ohio’s progressive activists, field organizers, leaders, techies, fundraisers, and bloggers.

Participants share innovations, failures, old wisdom, and new discoveries, with an eye toward developing skills and networking -- and building organization and sustainability in Ohio's progressive movement.

It's also a lot of fun!

The event will take place on Sunday, January 13th, 2008, at the Vern Riffe Center, 1st Floor, corner of State & High Streets in Columbus. It is free, and breakfast and lunch are provided. Sign up here.

01 / 14
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Via email:

2008 is "Opportunity Year" to Achieve Change!

Women for Positive Change will sponsor a Meet & Greet with Frances Strickland, Ohio's First Lady, the day after the Women's Organizing Convention in Columbus:

When : 5:30-7:00 p.m. - Monday, January 14, 2008. Want to help?.... Come at 4:45-5 p.m.

Where: Home of Susan D. Bernstein, D.D.S., 3681 Mohler Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (Blue Ash) off Cooper Road.

Who: All of You! For SOUP, SALAD & DESSERT!

Who Else? Victoria Wulsin, Connie Pillich, Denise Driehaus & Theresa Conover, our Women Candidates (Donations directly to our candidates are greatly appreciated)

Event Donation is $25.00 or more to help launch statewide support for the Ohio Democratic Party Women's Caucus. Make checks payable ODP.

Available at the Convention and at the Cincinnati Event is "THE ROAD TO BLUE", a pictorial table-top must-have book! Verbally and pictorially, it puts us on the road with our candidates as we all turned Ohio Blue.

*For an additional contribution of $40 per book, you will own one of these fantastically beautiful limited editions signed by Frances Strickland. Why ? WFPC has made a difference in our area of activity. By linking with many Dem women groups throughout Ohio under the Ohio Democratic Party Women's Caucus (ODPWC) umbrella we will be more effective. Our women will be involved in ground floor planning here and in Columbus.

To reserve for Cincinnati Meet & Greet, email:

miriambernstein-at-womenforpositivechange-dot-com

Please indicate your Name, Address, home and email and how many friends you are bringing along for this spectacular event!! And how many books to reserve for you.

01 / 15
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm

Michigan primary election

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Avon) will be in Cincinnati tomorrow and will be holding an informal meet and greet at Crowley's, 958 Pavilion Street in Mt. Adams, at 7:00 PM. If you’d like to meet Senator Brown here's your chance. All are welcome.

Click here for a map.

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Start: 7:00 pm
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Via email:

Join Rosemary Palmer and special guest, Paul Hackett, as we open the new Palmer for Congress storefront. Food, drink, speeches, and lots of fun. Plus, see the "HopeMobile" up close!

When: Friday, January 18th 2008, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Where: Rosemary Palmer for Congress Campaign HQ
15732 Lorain Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44111

Contact: anthony-at-rosemarypalmerforcongress-dot-com

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Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm

Nevada Presidential Caucuses and South Carolina GOP primary.

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Start: 7:00 pm

Via email:

It's time for effective and inspirational leadership in Ohio's 12th Congressional District, it's time for a change!

Please join; Joann Paradis, George and Sue Shellabarger, Short North Progressives, Mid-Town South Progressives, Franklin County Young Dems, and Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio for a Wine and Cheese Reception benefiting Russ Goodwin, candidate for the U.S. Congress from the 12th Ohio Congressional District.

Wednesday, January 23rd, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.mm at the Brewer's Yard Club House, 100 W. Frankfort Square, in the Brewer's District in Columbus. Ample parking is available directly to the north of the building in the large parking lot.

Suggested donation is $25.00 (Young Democrats $20.00). RSVP by January 21 to RSVPforGoodwin-at-gmail-dot-com.

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a contribution to "Goodwin for Congress," 535 W. First Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215.

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Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

This is a key race as the Democrats seek to take control of the Ohio House of Representatives. Community activist Matt Patten is a dedicated progressive and deserves our support.

Come on out and meet the candidate at a fundraiser on January 24, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Tony K's, 841 W. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 44017 - 440-234-9700.

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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm

Cuyahoga County Commissioner Tim Hagan invites you to join Cleveland-area Obama supporters, activists, young professionals and elected officials for a South Carolina Primary Watch Party. Your support on South Carolina Saturday will help Barack Obama sweep Super Tuesday!

McCarthy’s Ale House (In the Flats), 1231 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113, plenty of easy parking available. Cash Bar. All welcome, but please RSVP to Matt Besser at NortheastOhioForObama-at-yahoo.com.

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Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm

Primary elections in Florida. Democratic candidates are not participating and Democatic delegates will not attend the convention.

Start: 3:15 pm
End: 5:30 pm

Bill Clinton will appear at Tri-C West East in the Cleveland area tomorrow afternoon for an event billed as “Solutions for America with President Bill Clinton & Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones." Details after the flip.

01 / 30
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

A host of elected officials including State Treasurer Richard Cordray, House Minority Leader Joyce Beatty, Rep. Ted Celeste, Rep. Dan Stewart and Rep. Tracy Heard will host a a fundraiser for Marian Harris (D-Columbus), candidate in the 19th Ohio House District, on Wednesday, January 30th, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Club 185, 185 E. Livingston Avenue, in Columbus. Suggested Donation is $100. RSVP to mharris-at-marianforohio-dot-com.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Celebrate the Four Freedoms

Freedom of speech and expression.
Freedom of every person to worship God.
Freedom from want.
Freedom from fear.

At the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Dinner
Wednesday, January 30
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Guest Speakers
William Mallory Sr., Ohio House of Rep., Ret.
Mitch Katz, Hamilton County Public Library

JB's Grill
Behind Brentwood Bowl
9176 Winton Rd.
Cincinnati Oh 45231

For more information contact AnnLee Bodnar at annlee793-at-fuse-dot-net

Sponsored by the Springfield Township Democratic Club

01 / 31
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Democrats, Independents, and friends are invited to a Democratic Presidential Straw Poll. Please join us to meet other voters, learn about the campaigns and volunteer opportunities, and cast your ballot for your choice for President on Thursday, January 31st.
Details after the flip.

Start: 8:48 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Via email: Vice Mayor David Crowley and Sherri Crowley invite you to Crowley's Pub to Watch John Edwards win yet another debate!
Details after the flip.

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