Events

The Obama campaign has announced that Senator Obama will hold a town hall meeting in Westerville on Sunday, March 2nd.

Details after the flip.

R&B singer-songwriter Avant, a Cleveland native who records on the Geffen label, will host a fund-raising event for Barack Obama at his home in Solon this Sunday (3/2) at 2:00 pm, at which Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) will be a featured guest.
Details after the break.

Join state and national NOW leaders for an "I'm Ready for Hillary Party" in Cincinnati with NOW leaders on Sunday, March 2, 2008.
Details after the flip.

Rally for Hillary Clinton

Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Adonis, 4601 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

General Area: east side of town near near Old Coney, Riverbend, Lunkin airport

This Rally will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, to accommodate some special guests. This is just two days before the Ohio primary!

Doors open at 3:00 PM. $7.00 each person requested. EVERYONE is welcomed to join us in our big HILLARY rally just before the Ohio primary! This event is at an upscale night club, casual dress is OK! Everyone knows that Ohio will be a crucial battleground state, and Hillary needs your support for Ohio! If you're not in Ohio we still want you here, the more the merrier!

This will not be a boring political event, there will be FUN for everyone! We will have keynote democratic speakers, food, fun, dancing and lots of Hillary stuff for everyone! We are having this event in the mid to later afternoon so people from all over the state of Ohio can attend. If you would like to stay the night in Cincinnati please let us know if you need hotel information and we will forward it to you. More info at www.myspace.com/hillaryohio $7.00 each person requested donation. Camera's are welcomed!

NJDC, the Israel Project and the Cleveland Jewish News will sponsor a Presidential Candidates Forum on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. Learn about the candidates' positions on Israel, the threat of Iran, and other issues of concern to the Jewish community.

Guest Speakers:

The Honorable Adam Schiff
United States House of Representatives
for Senator Barack Obama

The Honorable Anthony D. Weiner
United States House of Representatives
for Senator Hillary Clinton

Governor Mike Huckabee*
Senator John McCain*
(*not yet confirmed)

Moderator: CJN Editor Cynthia Dettalbach

Beachwood High School Auditorium
25100 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122

Registration is requested

RSVP to Sarah Mehler at cleveland-at-njdc-dot-org

Rep. Weiner currently sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has the largest jurisdiction in the U.S. House, overseeing telecommunications, public health, air quality and environmental protection, the nation’s energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce. He also serves on the Judiciary Committee and as a part of the Democratic leadership team. He has brought millions of dollars home to New York City : Funds to restore the city's parks and beaches; funds to improve the collection of DNA to solve crimes against women; and funds for programs for developmentally disabled. He has won perfect scores from our nation's largest environmental groups. The Forward called him one of the 50 most influential Jewish Americans.

Presented by Rep. Peter Ujvagi. All you care to eat, family style chicken paprikas and stuffed cabbage dinner. St. Stephen's Hall, 2018 Consaul St. (at Genesee St) in East Toledo, (across from the original Tony Packo's.) Tickets $45.00. Open bar at 5:00 PM, dinner served at 6:00. A great event, not to be missed.

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Avon) will be the keynote speaker at the annual dinner of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party on Sunday, March 2nd, at 5:30 p.m. at the Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. See the CCDP web site for more information - click on "Annual Dinner."

Join Hillary Clinton in a "Solutions for America" Rally in Cleveland this Sunday, March 2nd.
Details after the break.

Join Hillary Clinton in a “Solutions for America” Rally in Toledo. on Monday, March 3rd.

Monday, March 3, 2008 at 9:30 AM

University of Toledo Student Union Auditorium
2801 West Bancroft
Toledo, OH 43606

Doors open at 8:00 am, event begins at 9:30 am. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. No tickets needed.

Members of Arcade Fire will be in Cleveland on Monday, March 3rd, for two special Get Out The Vote performances at Beachland Ballroom. Details for the first concert:

Beachland Ballroom
15711 Waterloo Rd
Cleveland, OH

Monday, March 3, 2008
Doors open: 7:00 p.m.
Program begins: 8:00 p.m.

Seating at will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. RSVP for this performance at:
http://oh.barackobama.com/arcadefire

Members of Arcade Fire will perform in two special Get Out The Vote concerts at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland on March 3rd. Details for the second concert:

Beachland Ballroom
15711 Waterloo Rd
Cleveland, OH

Monday, March 3, 2008
Doors open: 9:30 p.m.
Program begins: 11:00 p.m.

Tickets are required for the second show. You can pick up tickets at:

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Offices
1771 East 30th Street
Cleveland, OH

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ohio primary election (also Rhode Island, Vermont, Texas).

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
7 p.m. EST to ???

Around the Corner
18616-20 Detroit Road
Lakewood, Ohio

7:00 p.m.

Primo's
216 4th Street NW
Canton, OH 44702

With Mayor Mark Mallory, State Senator Eric Kearney

7:30 PM

Cadillac Ranch
38 Fountain Square Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

The Columbus Atheneum
32 North Fourth Street
(Near 4th & Gay)
Columbus, OH 43215

Doors open at 7:30pm.

7:30 PM

Michael's Bar and Grill
901 Monroe Street
Toledo, OH 43604

7:30 PM

The Old-Timers Club
1844 Ira Turpin Way, NE
Canton, OH 44705

With Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, State Treasurer Rich Cordray, actor Blair Underwood

7:30 PM

Buckeye Hall of Fame Café
1421 Olintangy River Rd
Columbus, OH

With Representative Clayton Luckie, Senator Tom Roberts

7:30 PM

8 Ball and Wings
4515 Salem Ave
Dayton, OH 45416

With Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams, State Representatives Tom Letson and Bob Hagan

7:30 PM

B & O Station Banquet Hall
530 Mahoning Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502

7:30 PM

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club
2035 East 4th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

FCDP Election Night Party to be held at Frog, Bear and Wild Boar

8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Frog, Bear and Wild Boar
343 N. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215

There is a parking garage across the street at the corner of Nationwide Blvd and North Front St.

Come watch the results from this historic primary election season with the Franklin County Democratic Party.

8:00 p.m.

Arnold's Bar & Grill
210 E 8th St
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Fabuluous Family-Friendly Fish Fry Fund-Raiser on Friday! Friends, Fun, Food!

Friday, March 7, 2008
5-8pm
American Legion Post #738
19311 Lorain Rd
Fairview Park

$25 per person, $40 couple and $5/child.

Congressional candidate Victoria Wulsin will march in the Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Parade between 1:00 and 2:30 on Saturday, March 15th.

Join the folks at Sick Days Ohio for a day at the Ohio Statehouse. Coalition members and hardworking Ohioans will come from across the state to urge our elected representatives to pass the Healthy Families Act!

Please RSVP to aaron@sickaysohio.org so that we can schedule a meeting with your elected representatives.
Tue., Mar. 11, 2008
Location: Columbus, OH - Statehouse
When: 10:00 AM
Ends: 5:00 PM

Due Date for Post-Primary Campaign Finance Filings for State Candidates

Mississippi Primary

March 12, 2008, 6-7:30 p.m
Columbus, Ohio

Reception to Honor Governor Ted Strickland
Hyatt Regency

With Special Guests
Lee Fisher, Lt. Governor &
Marc Dann, Attorney General

For more information contact:

Sarah Mehler at cleveland-at-njdc-dot-org
Melissa Kaplan at Melissa-at-njdc-dot-org

Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher will headline a private reception for congressional candidate Steve Driehaus tomorrow night in Cincinnati.
Details after the flip.

State Rep. Sandra Williams will host a town hall meeting to discuss possible changes in electric policy and their impact on consumer rates and bills tonight, along with representatives from the energy industry, consumer advocates, and other members of the Ohio Legislature.

They will talk with constituents about the ongoing debate over energy policy in the Statehouse. During the meeting, residents can also seek assistance with their utility bills.

March 13th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Boys & Girls Club, 6114 Broadway Avenue in Cleveland.

Lt. Governor Lee Fisher
State Senator Eric Kearney
U.S Senator SherrodBrown
Representative Steve Driehaus
Treasurer Richard Cordray
Representative Tyrone Yates
County Commissioner David Pepper
Representative Dale Mallory
Vice Mayor David Crowley
Mayor Mark Mallory
Council Member Roxanne Qualls
Council Member John Cranley
Council Member Cecil Thomas
Council Member Laketa Cole
Council Member Jeff Berding
Coroner O'Dell Owens

Cordially invite you to join
COMMISSION PRESIDENT TODD PORTUNE

WITH SPECIAL GUEST
Lt. GOVERNOR LEE FISHER

FOR BREAKFAST AND A CAMPAIGN KICKOFF

March 14th, 2008
8:30am -- 9:45am

Vernon Manor Hotel, 400 Oak St., Cincinnati OH
$250 Individual * $500.00 Friend * $1,000.00 Champion

Please RSVP to Susan Noonan at (513)378-4122 or snoonan@fuse.net or
Send check in enclosed addressed envelope made out to:
"Citizens for Portune", 8181 Lakeshore Dr. West Chester, OH 45069
No limit and No corporate checks please

Casual social event at Reverend Chico's Restaurant, 130 E. Wooster St. in Bowling Green, OH 43402. For more information contact Gordy Heminger

John Boccieri will hold a campaign meeting on Saturday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m. at the Stark County Democrats Headquarters in Canton to regroup from the primary and lay out the strategy to victory in November. Topics include: house party planning; expanding constituency groups for Boccieri; and neighborhood organizing. We have our ideas on how to get this going, but we want your input and how it can work in your neighborhood. Help us spread the word by sharing this info with your friends. Please RSVP by email to john-at-johnforcongress.com or call 330-754-0534.

A newly forming non-profit, Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, will host a public symposium to gather people of faith around the issue of climate change. The program will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Everyone is welcome. There will be a freewill offering taken during the event.
More information after the break.

St. Patrick's Day Brunch
Sunday, March 16, 2008 1:00 PM
WHEN: Sunday, March 16, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: James Catering, 29717 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe
COST: $25 corned beef lunch (beer and pop included)

Join hosts Mayor Bill Cervenik, Mayor Thomas Ruffner, Commissioner Dan Troy, Commissioner Jimmy Dimora, Councilman Ed Walsh, Councilman Kevin Malecek, Commissioner Jack Platz, Councilman Brian Lajeunesse, Jim Caruso, Tom Tagliamonte, Robin Tagliamonte and Jim Stack...

...as they celebrate Bill O'Neill's landslide primary victory and kick off his general election campaign.

You can RSVP by calling 440-247-7340 or by emailing patrick-at-oneill08-dot-com.

State Rep. Linda Bolon (D-Columbiana) announced yesterday that the C-SPAN "Campaign 2008" nationwide bus tour will include a stop at East Palestine High School, 360 West Grant Street, on Monday, March 17th.

“I’m very excited,” Rep. Bolon said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to not only inform voters of their choices, but also to empower teachers and enrich civics education so that our young people can develop an appreciation and an understanding of our political system.”

East Palestine High School will host a special event to coincide with the C-SPAN bus’ arrival. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a short introduction by Rep. Bolon and will include short speeches by Columbiana County Republican Party Chairman David Johnson and State Sen. Jason Wilson (D-Columbiana). The bus is scheduled to be parked at the high school until approximately 11:30 a.m.

These events, in partnership with Comcast, are part of the bus’s inaugural “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s renowned political program that marks its 20th year on the air in 2008.

The 45-foot mobile production studio is on the campaign trail to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s comprehensive political coverage. It is currently traveling to major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in primary states, touring state capitols, and conducting educational programs for teachers and students. Since its January 2007 launch, the bus has been to 29 state capitals, 71 universities, and 95 schools where 278 elected officials, 2,750 teachers, more than 21,650 students, and four presidential candidates have been on board.

Montgomery County Democratic Party "Frolic for Funds" Event

Tuesday, March 18th
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Dayton Convention Center
220 E. 5th Street
Dayton, OH

$125 per person

Parking suggestion: $3.00 parking at Transportation Center Garage at 5th and Jefferson

For more information call the Montgomery County Democratic Party at 937-222-4007

Are Ohio’s Election Procedures Vulnerable to Fraud?

Get informed at the Blue Ash/North East Democratic Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 7 pm
Blue Ash Golf Course, 4040 Cooper Road
light refreshments, soda, and coffee

Featured Speaker: Chandra Yungbluth, Regional Liaison for Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner.

Ms. Yungbluth will provide an update on the recent study which found that Ohio’s election procedures need improvements and the Secretary of State’s recommendations to solve these problems.

Show your true colors, wear Blue!
Questions? email Carol Heideman, President Blue Ash/NE Democratic Club at CHeideman-at-aol.com

“Elections that people can trust as being fair and honest are the basis of our democracy,” said Carol Heideman, president of the club. “Ensuring that Ohio’s 2008 elections are not vulnerable to fraud is an issue that we all should be concerned about.”

Central Ohio Peace Network's (COPN) commemoration of the 5th Anniversary of the Iraq war.

March 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Ohio Statehouse Atrium
High & Broad Sts.
Columbus, OH

For further information on the Peace Forum and all of its commemorative programs slated for March 19, visit COPN.

Please join Congresswoman Betty Sutton for a cocktail reception with special guest House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD).

Thursday, March 20th, 2008
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

National Inventors Hall of Fame
221 South Broadway
Akron, OH

Click here to secure your reservations and contribute today!

$2,300 Host, $1,000 Sponsor/PAC, $500 Patron, $250 Individual

You may also R.S.V.P. at 330-576-5384
or email BettySutton08-at-gmail.com

State Representative Stephen Dyer (D-Green) will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, March 20th to meet with constituents and discuss legislative issues at the Statehouse important to them and their families.

Participants will also have an opportunity to sign a letter regarding new rules crafted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on wood-fired boilers.

Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, March 20, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

NEOUCOM Conference Center
4209 State Route 44, Rootstown Township

Campaign Open House

Monday, March 24 2008, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Campaign HQ, 3741 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot, Ohio 45211

Contact: Aryeh Alex, field-at-driehaus2008-dot-com
or (513) 662-0205

Hamilton County Democratic Party Century Club Reception

Tuesday, March 25 2008, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Guest of honor, Jerry Springer. Featured speaker, Richard Cordray, Ohio Treasurer.

$150/person, $1500/sponsorship.

Duke Energy Center, 525 Elm St, 3rd flr, Jr. Ballroom

Contact: (513) 421-0495

Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner will be the keynote speaker at this year's Woelfl Seminar at John Carroll University. Titled "Ohio Elections: A View From The Top," Brunner's speech will provide insight into the election process, her plans for restoring public confidence to voters in Ohio, and a first hand account of the other functions of her office.

The Woelfl Seminar in Public Policy was established in 1981 in honor of Rev. Paul A. Woelfl, S.J., a founder and long-time chair of the Department of Political Science at John Carroll University. The purpose of the Woelfl Seminar on Public Policy is to provide an academic forum for the discussion of significant public policy issues.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
6:30 p.m.

Dolan Center for Science and Technology / Muldoon Atrium
John Carroll University
20700 N. Park Blvd.
University Heights, OH

Contact the Department of Political Science at John Carroll University for more information - (216) 397-4311

Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern, Congressional Candidate Jane Mitakides, and Montgomery County Recorder Willis Blackshear will hold a press conference TOMORROW at 9:00 a.m. to respond to President Bush’s latest visit to Ohio. The President has decided to ignore the sagging national economy and foreclosure crisis completely on this trip, choosing instead to deliver a speech on his Iraq policy and hold a fundraiser with GOP donors on behalf of his protégé, John McCain.

Following the press conference, local Democrats will hold a RALLY AGAINST A THIRD BUSH TERM at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 27th. We will meet in the parking lot next to Moonlight Security, 5717 Huberville Rd. in Riverside, just off Springfield St. across from the Air Force Museum main gate.

RAIN SITE:
Comfort Suites (Conference Room)
5220 Huberville Rd.
Dayton, Ohio 45431

State Rep. Ted Celeste holds a District Dialogue on the Economy at 7:00 p.m. on March 27th

King Avenue Church
299 King Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201

State Rep. Matt Lundy (D–Elyria) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Public Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road.

This “Lundy Listens” session will give Rep. Lundy an opportunity to listen to the questions and concerns of his constituents. He will also provide a brief progress report on his actions in the legislature over the past few months.

The event is free and open to the public.

Ray Pryor (D-Chillicothe) is having a Soup Dinner and Fundraiser at Buck’s Barn, 466 Schrader Road in Chillicothe, on Friday March 28th at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. Call 740-663-5310 for more information.

Morgan County Commissioner Rick Shriver will hold a campaign kickoff event on March 28th at the Stockport Mill, 1995 Broadway Avenue in Stockport, Ohio, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher and state Sen. John Boccieri will speak at the Wayne County Democratic Party's 153rd Jackson Day Celebration.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. March 28 at the Greenbriar Conference & Party Centre, 50 Riffel Road. A reception begins at 6 p.m.

Cost is $25 for the reception and $30 for the dinner.

Reservations must be made before Friday. Call Jean Mohr at 330-202-7663 or Joy Varner at 330-465-7361.

Join the Licking County Pro-Active Citizens for a breakfast meet-up with the next 12th District congressman, David W. Robinson, on Saturday, March 29th, 9:30 a.m. at the Bake-n-Brew restaurant, 1821 W. Main St. in Newark, Ohio.

Canvassing Begins!

Saturday, March 29 2008, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Campaign HQ, 3741 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot, Ohio 45211

Contact: Aryeh Alex, field-at-driehaus2008-dot-com
or (513) 662-0205

Democratic candidates for Greene County office are hosting a chili supper fundraiser on Saturday, March 29 from 6-8 pm at Democratic Headquarters, 87 East Main Street, Xenia. Suggested donation is $10 for a chili and hot dog dinner. All citizens concerned for good local government services are welcome.

Corinna Grooms is running for County Treasurer. Mary Taylor is the candidate for County Recorder. Jerry Sutton and Ed Baumann are running for County Commissioner. For further information contact the Greene County Democratic Party at 937-372-6003 or Don Hollister at 937-767-7767.

Fairfield County Democratic Party 2008 Jefferson-Jackson Banquet

Fairfield Union High School
6401 Cincinnati-Zanesville Road NE
Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Apr 12th, starts at 6:15 pm

Keynote Speaker: State Rep. Dan Dodd (D-Hebron)

Sign up here.

Robinson for Congress - Campaign Kick-Off Organizational Meeting (General Election)

Sunday, 3-30-08

2:00 p.m.

Real Living Training Center
773 Brooksedge Plaza Drive
Westerville, Ohio

The facility is just off of I-270 & Westerville Road/Rt.#3 exit and to the north - turn at first left onto Heatherdown Drive and go to dead end-turn left. You can follow our signs from there.

Purpose of the meeeting is to organize the general election Campaign Corps of the Robinson For Congress Campaign.

Meet David Robinson/Hear him speak/Hear about the Primary/Plan the General.

Agenda: Welcome, District/Primary Campaign Briefing, David Robinson-Lessons Learned comments, General Election Overview/Discussion/Planning.

Findlay Market Reds Opening Day Parade
Monday, March 31 2008, 9:00am - 11:00am

Location: Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine
Contact: Aryeh Alex, field-at-driehaus2008-dotcom or (513) 662-0205