Events

It’s time to put Ohio back on track -- help us send
Connie Pillich to the Ohio House of Representatives!

Meet the candidate and join us for dessert:

Wednesday, July 9th
7:30 to 10:00 p.m.

9566 Cooper Lane, Blue Ash

Julie and Barry Brook

Kindly RSVP by the 6th of July: Jbbrook-at-fuse-dot-net
or 513-891-3939

Suggested minimum contribution: $25 per person

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge and Ohio Supreme Court candidate Joseph Russo (D-Cleveland Heights) will attend the 40th Anniversary Picnic of the Cleveland Heights Democrats from 5:00 p.m. to dark on Thursday, July 10th, at Dennison Park, at Monticello & Quarry in Cleveland Heights. County Recorder Lillian Greene, recently appointed and running to retain this seat in November, will also be on hand.

This looks like a very fun event:

Democratic Leader Joyce Beatty, Rep. Ted Celeste, Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard, and Rep. Dan Stewart invite you to an event to benefit the Ohio House Democratic Caucus! Please join us for one of the last evenings at Cooper Stadium. Food, Fun and the great American pastime!

Details after the break.

UPDATE: Okay, sorry about the ruckus, it looks like Barack Obama is NOT scheduled to appear in person in the Cleveland area on the 14th. The notice I received is emblazoned with the words "Senator Barack Obama, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Campaign Rally," leading to my mistake. I did attempt to contact the sponsor of the event to confirm before posting, but didn't get through.

2nd UPDATE: I see that Tim noted my post and looked into the matter. He was also told that Obama isn't scheduled to appear on the 14th .... yet. By the way, I totally disagree with him that an 11th District Caucus rally for Obama with Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones but without Obama himself isn't worth attending. Tubbs Jones was Clinton's national campaign co-chair, so for her to put on a rally for Obama is a big deal, and what she has to say there will be significant.

I just received a notice that the next meeting of the 11th Congressional District Caucus on Monday, July 14th will feature a rally for Sen. Barack Obama, as well as statewide, county, and local candidates:

Monday, July 14, 2008
7:00 pm

The Civic & Conference Center
3130 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
44118

On Monday night (July 14th), Barack Obama will speak in Cincinnati to the 2008 National NAACP Convention. One block away, the speech will be broadcast live on Fountain Sqare over the giant jumbotron courtesy of Channel 5, 3CDC and the Visitor's and Convention Bureau.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party invites supporters to pack the square and help show Cincinnati, the nation, and the world the level of support Obama has in the area. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will include speakers, live music (Firelytes Steel Drum Band) and organizing. Obama's speech begins at 8:00.

Join the over 200 people who have already RSVP'd for this event by clicking here.

Tell your friends, neighbors, relatives, (especially those who don't read e-mail), whoever, and help build a crowd!

Food and drink (including beer & wine) is available from vendors on the square in evening.

John Boccieri Discusses his Plan for Veterans

7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 16

Alliance VFW Post 1036
1036 East State Street
Alliance, OH 44601 (Map)

Veterans from throughout the 16th Congressional District have been invited to attend the event. Boccieri will listen to their experiences and answer questions from them about his policy proposals.

Come and support Chuck's campaign and celebrate the Dayton Air Show!

Thursday, July 17th 2008, at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dayton International Airport

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland will be the keynote speaker at the Clinton County Democratic dinner July 17 at the Wilmington Savings Bank/Clinton County Senior Center, 717 N. Nelson Ave., Wilmington.

The social hour will be from 5 to 6 p.m., with dinner being served at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 per person.

Reservations should be made by July 14. Call 382-3272, 382-2835 or 584-5219.

Also speaking will be Jane Mitakides, candidate for 3rd Congressional District; Bill Horne, candidate for state representaive in the 86th District; Laura Curliss and Bruce Carter, candidates for two seats on the 12th District Court of Appeals; and Teri Thobaben, candidate for Clinton County Commissioner.

Thursday, July 17th 2008, at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Home of Helen Foley
Cleveland Heights, OH

Hosts: Carol Roe & Helen Foley

Contact: carol-at-ohdemnurses-dot-org

The Ohio Nurses Democratic Caucus will hold a fundraiser for Jan Lanier at the home of Helen Foley in Cleveland Heights on July 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Please contact Carol Roe (216)291-9215 for details.

Town Hall Meeting with State Rep. Stephen Dyer

Thursday, July 17, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Suffield Township Town Hall
Corner of Waterloo and SR 43, Suffield

Please join Rep. Howard Berman, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, at an event honoring Rep. Zack Space, DCCC Frontline candidate.

Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, OH

Friday, July 18th, 2008
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Hosts: Gary Gross, Ron Ratner, Steven Shifman, Dan Margolis, Jeff Rusnak, Tim & Sandy Wuliger

For more info or RSVP call Jay Kincaid 330-343-2430

Howard H. Hill
Candidate for State Representative
71st District of Ohio

Golf Outing
Friday, July 18, 2008
Links @ Echo Springs (Granville, Ohio)

Tee Off - 8:30am

(Shotgun Start) – Scramble (Best Ball)

Cost: $65.00 – (this includes “skins game” and meal)

RSVP preferred: e-mail Harold Kelly at hgk-at-howardhill.us

Members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus will be holding a series of events across the state in a "listening tour" that will focus on economic security issues.

"During the various Listening Tours that will take place throughout Ohio, Senate Democrats will share our vision for creating a more vibrant economic future through legislation that addresses the relevant needs of the communities that make our state great," Senator Miller said. "We look forward to better serving the public through informed, compassionate policies that will invest in our economic infrastructure to generate prosperity and opportunity for all Ohioans."

Friday, July 18th, 1-4 p.m.: COSI Columbus (Next Generation Economic Development) – Senator Ray Miller

Ohio Senate Democrats Fund-raiser
July 18
05:00 - 08:00 PM

69 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Please Join Members of the Ohio Senate Democrats for a fund-raiser on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 5p.m. - 8p.m. at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse Boardrooms B & C, 69 North High Street, The Cap at Union Station Columbus, OH 43215

Suggested Contribution:$300

Sat. July 19 - Alexandria Parade:
Line up at 10 a.m., step off at 11 a.m.
Meet on State Route 37, just outside of Alexandria across from the gravel pit.

Marian Harris Fundraiser w/ Tracy Heard

07/19/2008
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

2212 E Main St
Columbus, OH

Time for a Change: Texas Barbeque Fundraiser for Roger Tackett and Connie Crockett

Food, Live Band, Games, Contests, Prizes for Western Duds, Auction, Tour of Historic Mansion, and more!

Saturday, July 19, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

At the home of Curt and Brenda Howard, 380 Old US Route 42, Lafayette, OH (just outside London)

Admission: $15 for adults, $7 for children

RSVP to BHFaye-at-aol.com or call 740-879-5671.

The weekend of July 19th-20th will mark the 160th Anniversary of the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York. To celebrate this historic occasion, the Ohio Democratic Women's Caucus will host canvasses across Franklin and surrounding counties for women candidates running for Congress, the Ohio Senate, and the Ohio House of Representatives.

Specifically, women will be walking in targeted precincts for Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Columbus) in OH-15, Sharen Neuhardt (D-Yellow Springs) in OH-07, Danielle Blue (D-Columbus) in OH Sen-16, Marian Harris (D-Columbus) in OH House-19, Nancy Garland (D-New Albany) in OH House-20, and Rep. Tracy Heard (D-Columbus) in OH House-26.

The meet-ups and canvasses will take place on Sunday, July 20th at 1:00 p.m. in several locations in Columbus and in Bexley, Lancaster, and Dublin. Each will be hosted by one of the women candidates running for office. Two special guests, who know first-hand the importance of electing more Democratic women to office, will participate in a conference call at 1:20pm to kick off the canvasses.

In announcing this event, the ODWC notes these statistics:

* Ohio ranks 38th in the country for number of women in State Legislatures (17.4%).

* Women currently hold only 88, or 16.4%, of the 535 seats in the 110th US Congress.

For locations and more information, contact Liz Shirey of the ODWC at liz-at-ohiodems-dot-org or 614-207-7013.

Help support Richard Cordray, Candidate for Ohio Attorney General

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Host: $1,000 - Guest: $250

English Oak Room
50 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(Level M1 from Tower City Parking)

Contributions should be made payable to: Cordray Committee
Mary Ellen Withrow, Treasurer, P.O. Box 1776, Columbus, Ohio 43216

RSVP to Subodh-dot-Chandra-at-StanfordAlumni-dot-org or call 216.578.1700.

Please join hosts Rep. Jennifer Brady, Rep. Edna Brown, Rep. Armond Budish, Rep. Ted Celeste, Rep. Robert Hagan, Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard, Rep. Mike Foley, and Rep. Sandra Williams for a Fundraising Event on the evening of July 23rd to benefit Progressive Majority Ohio PAC at Massimo da Milano's in Cleveland from 5:30-7:30.

Proceeds of the fundraiser will go directly to Progressive Majority's slate of endorsed candidates.

State Representative Matt Lundy (D–Elyria) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Sheffield Village Municipal Complex, 4340 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, 44054.

Please join GOVERNOR TED STRICKLAND and Ray Pryor for a reception at the American Legion Post 757, 289 Cooks Hill Road, Chillicothe, Ohio.

Saturday, July 26th
Reception begins at 10:30 a.m.

A donation of $100 per person is requested. Please RSVP by July 24 at 740-663-5310.

Tickets available at the door.

YOU'RE INVITED!
To a Special Brunch Reception with Governor Ted Strickland

In support of Debbie Phillips
Democrat for State Representative
92nd House District

Sunday, July 27th, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Sowash, Carson and Ferrier
39 North College Street, Athens, Ohio

Suggested Contribution - $50 per person

Event Sponsors: Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern, Congressman Zack Space, Congressman Charlie Wilson, Former DNC Chair David Wilhelm, Ohio House Democratic Leader Joyce Beatty, Representative Barbara Boyd, Representative Armond Budish, Representative Mike Foley, Representative Sandra Williams, Representative Jennifer Garrison, Representative Fred Strahorn, Representative Matt Szollosi, Paul Wiehl (Mayor of Athens), Pat Lang (City of Athens Law Director), Nancy Bain (Athens City Council), Marcia Burchby & George Wood, Heather & Phil Cantino, Michael & Jo Carpenter, Herman Carson, Jim Coady, Beth Ferrier, Don & Mary Anne Flournoy, Brent & Sara Hartman, Tom McGuire, Beth & Sky Pettey, Nancy Pierce, Patrick Rose, David Rutherford,
Jon Sowash, David Winkelman and Bill Biddlestone

Directions: US Route 33 to the Stimson Avenue exit; Merge onto Stimson Avenue; Turn left at E. State Street;
Veer right to stay on E. State; Turn left at North College Street. Sowash, Carson and Ferrier will be on your right.

Parking is available on street or continue on North College and turn right at Washington Street to enter the city parking garage on the corner.

RSVP to Rob-at-DebbiePhillips-dot-Net

FCDP Family Picnic

Come to the Franklin County Democratic Party's Family Picnic!

07/27/2008
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Goodale Park
120 W Goodale Blvd
Columbus, OH

District Dialogue on the Economy
with State Rep. Ted Celeste

Tuesday, July 29th 2008, at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Upper Arlington Library
2800 Tremont Rd.
Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Semiannual campaign finance reports must be filed with the Ohio Secretary of State by certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees (legislative campaign funds) and political parties by 4 p.m. of the last business day of July, detailing contributions and expenditures through June 30, 2008.

Saturday, August 2nd 2008, at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Home of Doris Edwards
5731 Rushwood Drive
Dublin, OH

Host: Doris Edwards

info-at-janlanier-dot-com

Join Jan Lanier for high tea at the home of Doris Edwards.

Minimum contribution: $25

Join State Representative Jennifer Brady for a private reception featuring special guest Governor Ted Strickland.

Saturday, August 2nd 2008, at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Private Lakefront Home

VIP Reception 5:30-6:30pm
General Reception 6:30-7:30pm

Host Committee: $5,000
Sponsor: $1,000
Friend: $250
Guest: $100

RSVP REQUIRED

Call Eva at 440-864-4464

Parking & Shuttle service will be available at the Dwyer Senior Center located at 300 Byrson Lane.

Highland County Democratic Picnic

Amvets Lodge 61
10539 N Shore Dr
Hillsboro, OH 45133

August 3rd
4:00 - 7:00PM

Join Gov. Ted Strickland and Gov. Dick Celeste and the 3rd Annual Ted Celeste BBQ!

Sunday, August 3rd 2008, at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Home of Herb and Melissa Hedden
2491 Lane Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220

info-at-tedceleste-dot-com

$100 per person minimum contribution.

Complimentary valet parking, great food and the always entertaining Arnett Howard!

Happy Birthday, Barack and Ted!

Hilliard Fundraiser for Danielle Blue

Tremont Club
4800 Tremont Club Drive
Hilliard, 43026

August 04, 2008
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Hosted by J.W. Kline

Suggested Contribution:
Host: $500.00
Sponsor: $250.00
Supporter: $150.00

TOWN HALL WITH BARACK OBAMA, Tues. Aug. 5th

Austintown Fitch High School
4560 Falcon Dr.
Youngstown, OH 44515

Doors open at 7:15 am
Limited on-site parking
The event is free and open to the public. However, tickets are REQUIRED. Tickets are limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis at the ticket distribution location listed below:

Trumbull County Democratic Headquarters
164 High St. NE
Warren, OH 44481
Sunday 4:00 pm-8:00 pm, Monday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

The Mahoning County Campaign for Change Headquarters
5020 Market St.
Youngstown, OH 44512
Sunday 4:00 pm-8:00 pm, Monday 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Join Barack Obama at Town Hall in Berea on Tuesday, August 5th.

Baldwin-Wallace College
Lou Higgins Recreation Center
136 E. Bagley Road
Berea, Ohio 44017

Tuesday, August 5th
Doors Open: 12:00 p.m.
Event Begins: 2:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public — however, seating is limited and tickets are required.

For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal belongings. No signs or banners permitted.

Get tickets at the Parma office at 5580 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio.

Via email - I just love this:

Rick Shriver, Candidate for the State Senate representing Meigs County, will be appearing in Pomeroy on Tuesday, August 5, at 6:00 PM. Shriver, who is a County Commissioner in Morgan County, has also been a professional musician for nearly forty years. He performs with his two sons, and is bringing his show to the Riverfront in Pomeroy.

Shriver is appearing in each of the nine counties in the 20th Senate District in what he is calling the “Taking Our Values to Columbus Tour.” Shriver, a lifelong resident of his family farm in Morgan County, believes that “we need someone to take our values to Columbus, not the other way around.”

The tour and the Meigs County appearance are aimed at helping to raise funds for the “Rick Shriver for State Senate” campaign. While there is no charge to attend, campaign contributions will be accepted at the event.

“Bring a lawn chair, meet Rick, and enjoy some good music, refreshments and fun along the riverfront,” declared Randy Hart, Meigs County Coordinator for Shriver’s campaign. The event is being sponsored by Citizens to Elect Rick Shriver.

Call (740) 962-6587 for more information.

Debbie Phillips, candidate for 92nd Ohio State House District, will participate in a forum concerning healthcare affordability and coverage hosted by Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage at the Athens Public Library from 6-8pm Tuesday, August 5th:

Recent increases in insurance costs have led businesses and public institutions to make the painful choice between providing health care or a decent wage. Phillips will fight to expand healthcare services for Southeast Ohioans through increased access to preventive care. Phillips is also dedicated to expanding access to Medicaid while enacting common sense solutions to keep spending under control.

According to the Ohio Hospital Association, 4 out of 5 uninsured Ohioans are in working families.

“As I travel the district, I’ve been meeting people every day who are struggling with health care issues. From the woman who is delaying important tests until she is old enough for Medicare, to the parents who see close to half their paycheck go to cover their families, people need a change. I am committed to ensuring that we make the system work better for our seniors, our families, and the hard-working people of southeastern Ohio.”

Wulsin campaign office opening

Wednesday, August 6th
5:00-6:30 p.m.

7251 Beechmont Ave.

RSVP to victory@wulsinforcongress.com

3rd Monthly Blue State Cookout

Thursday, August 7th
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hamilton County Democratic Party HQ
6109 Webbland Place

Come join Hamilton County Democrats for food (including vegetarian), libation and good company.

Obama yard signs, bumper stickers, buttons and shirts will be available!

$20.00 per head.