Events

Late notice, but if you're in Columbus this looks like a great event this afternoon:

Gov. Strickland and Columbus area AFL-CIO workers will hold a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, September 24th to discuss middle class issues as they relate to the 2008 election. The Governor and the workers will discuss a wide range of issues including jobs, the economy, health care, trade and education. The participants will share their personal experiences and discuss how the competing plans to address these important issues from the presidential campaigns will make a difference to working families. Details after the break.

The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus invites you to a Fundraising Reception featuring Senate Candidate Rick Shriver in a live Rock Band performance

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Park Street Tavern
500 N. Park St.
Columbus, OH 43215

$1000 Sponsors
$500 Hosts
$50 Supporters
$20 Young Democrats

Checks are payable to:

The Ohio Senate Democrats
Cortez Bogard, Treasurer
340 E. Fulton St
Columbus, OH 43215

Among the many glaring contrasts between the presidential candidates is Obama's evident appreciation of the power of the internet and McCain's admitted failure to even engage with internet basics like email and Google. In short, tech policy is yet another powerful reason to vote for the candidate who offers real change, not a return to the past. Next Wednesday evening in Columbus, come hear internet pioneer Craig Newmark (of Craig's List) and internet law expert Peter Swire talk about the importance of tech policy and why people who appreciate the power of the internet should get involved in supporting the Obama campaign.

Consider this. John McCain said earlier this year: "I have never felt the particular need to email." When it came to a fact, he said you can look it up on "a Google." And he said: "I am learning to get online myself, and I will have that down pretty soon." The next president needs to be in touch with technology and understand the importance of the internet.

Barack Obama and his campaign, by contrast, have been pioneers in using the Internet, wireless technology, and other cutting-edge applications to link average voters together and empower them to create political change. Once elected President, Barack Obama can lead the government, the national economy, and Ohio back to global leadership in innovation and new technology.

The nation can’t afford to pick a leader who hopes to get online for the first time “pretty soon.” Everyone who recognizes the importance of the Internet to our economy and our future should come listen to Newmark and Swire, learn, and get involved.

Full details after the break.

Public Campaign Financing: Putting Voters First

Wednesday, September 24th 7pm

Cleveland Heights Library, 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts., 44118

Moderated by Subodh Chandra, featuring Maine State Senator Ethan Strimling. http://www.newrules.org/gov/clean.html

Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by Cleveland Committee on Corporations, Law, and Democracy; Northeast Ohio AFSC, PDA Ohio, and Common Cause Ohio. 216-231-2170.

The Ohio Democratic Party & Chairman Chris Redfern invite you to join Cleveland native

Andy Borowitz
First-ever winner of National Press Club Award for Humor

for “The Audacity of Jokes,” a night of standup benefiting the Ohio Democratic Party

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
7:30 PM

Pickwick & Frolic
2035 E. 4th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Ticket price: $25
Full-time Student: $15
Sponsor: $2500

Guests must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent/guardian

For questions or more information please contact Matt Ratner: mratner@ohiodems.org or 847-927-7200

Please RSVP by September 19th, 2008: www.ohiodems.org/comedycleveland

Checks payable to the Ohio Democratic Party

Fabulous, fun and last fundraiser before the Sept 30 Deadline!

“My Big Fat Greek Fundraiser”

Thursday, September 25, 2008
6-9 PM at Therapy Cafe
Greek & American Hors D’oeuvres

Therapy Cafe

452 east third street • dayton
$25 Friend $50 Best Friend $100 BFF

RSVP to ashton@jane08.com or 937-610-0555
or pay at the door

Come enjoy Greek specialties, a folk dance with Doc,
and help Jane as we reach this critical filing deadline and head in to the home stretch!

This race is a dead heat...
let's have fun AND take it to the top!

www.Jane08.com

Please, forward this email! Invite Friends!

Do you want to see Ohio become a greener, worker-friendly state with good jobs available, health care affordable, human rights respected, and quality education provided for all?

The next two months are an opportunity for change.

Join us for the launch of the America Votes fall project which will include:

- Why we should focus on Ohio during this exciting election season and the progress that we can make in our state

- A strategy briefing on how we will work together this fall

- A chance to meet fellow progressives who are committed to working for change in Ohio

Event Details:

Thursday September 25th

6:30 - 8:30 PM

America Votes Cleveland Office
1588 E. 40th St.
Cleveland, OH

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Please bring your calendar with you! We will be discussing all the exciting events and actions coming up.

Questions? Call Namita 216 431-0198 or nwaghray@americavotes.org

Thank You,

Namita, Pete and the Cleveland America Votes Team!

Obama and McCain debate on Sept. 26th at the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, MS.

At 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown will join 16th District congressional candidate John Boccieri and the National Farmers Union for a "Farmers' Forum" in Wayne County.

Brown and Boccieri will discuss current issues facing farmers with representatives from grain, livestock, dairy and a wide range of other agricultural industries.

Boccieri, a State Senator, currently serves on the Agriculture Committee in the Ohio Senate, while Sen. Brown sits on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry in Washington.

WHAT: Farmers' Forum

WHO: Senator Sherrod Brown
State Sen. John Boccieri, OH-16 Candidate for U.S. Congress
National Farmers Union

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Summerhill Farm, 10233 Munson Road, Shreve, OH 44676

Please Join Jane Buder Shapiro, Subodh Chandra, Margaret Wong and friends for a brunch reception to benefit

Mary Jo Kilroy
Candidate for Ohio's 15th Congressional District

With special guests Lt. Governor Lee Fisher and Congresswoman Betty Sutton

Sunday, September 28th
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

At the home of Jeanne Perse
307 Corning Drive
Bratenahl, OH 44108

Contribution Levels
Host - write or raise $1,000
Guests - $250
Young Professionals & Non Profit Friends - $150

Please Make Checks Payable to
Kilroy for Congress, PO Box 2582, Columbus, OH 43216
or contribute online at www.kilroyforcongress.com

Please RSVP to Stephanie at 614-545-4070 ext.2 or
stephanie@kilroyforcongress.com

"Absentee" voting begins.

Oct. 2, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Bruce Springsteen will perform in a free live concert at the Main Oval at The Ohio State University at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 5th, encouraging Barack Obama supporters to register and take advantage of Ohio’s early voting period that ends the following day:

Springsteen’s appearance at OSU’s Main Oval will highlight Ohio’s early voting window, which as of yesterday allows for voters to cast their ballots in person at designated early vote locations across the state. The rally, held the day before Ohio’s voter registration deadline, will also encourage attendees to register to vote for the first time, or update their registration.

Springsteen endorsed Senator Obama in April, writing that the Democratic nominee “speaks to the America I’ve envisioned in my music ... a country that’s interested in its collective destiny and in the potential of its gathered spirit.”

“Senator Obama is a great fan of Bruce Springsteen and is honored to have his support,” said Aaron Pickrell, the Ohio State Director of the Obama-Biden campaign. “His presence at the rally will provide our campaign with the opportunity to mobilize tens of thousands of our supporters in one place to go out and vote early, as well as to register new voters and sign up new volunteers who will help our campaign for change send Barack Obama to the White House.”

Details after the break.

Cuyahoga County Democratic Party

Family Picnic at Cleveland Zoo

Saturday, October 5th
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Deadline for Voter Registration for General Election

Oct 7, Belmont, University, Nashville, TN

The event will take place in Ault Park on the lawn west of the Pavilion. Gates will open at 1:00, the Obama speech is scheduled for 3:00.

"American Jobs Tour" Rally with Barack Obama

Friday, October 10th
Doors Open at 11:00 a.m.
Genoa Park
303 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Located between South Belle Street and Civic Center Drive. Public entrance on West Broad.

Please join “Jewish Americans for Obama” for a discussion on the Middle East policy of Senator Barack Obama

with

Lt. Governor Lee Fisher [D-OH]
Senator Carl Levin [D-MI]Chairman, Senate Committee on Armed Services
Rep. Jane Harman [D-CA]Chairwoman, House Subcommittee on
Intelligence, InformationSharing, & Terrorism Risk Assessment
Ambassador Dennis Ross Former U.S Special Coordinator for the Middle East,Senior Middle East Policy Advisor to Senator Barack Obama

Landerhaven 6111
Landerhaven Drive
Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
Sunday, October 12th
5:00-6:30 PM

Event is free & open to the public Paid for by Obama for America

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray will be at Grounds for Thought Coffee Shop at 174 South Main Street in Bowling Green, OH 43402 on behalf of the Cordray for Attorney General campaign.

Barack Obama will hold a public event in Toledo Monday at the SeaGate Convention Centre. The event will be free and open to the public but tickets are required and are no longer available. Obama will focus on his plans to stand up for the middle class, strengthen America’s economy and bring the change our country needs.

Obama will be in the Toledo area preparing for Wednesday’s final presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York.

SeaGate Convention Centre
Hall C
401 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604

Doors Open: 11:30 AM

Program Begins 1:30 PM

Sharen Neuhardt, Democratic candidate for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, will join VP candidate Sen. Joe Biden and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown today in Chillicothe to campaign for Barack Obama.

Does the thought of 4 more years of Bush-McCain policies SCARE you?
Then come dressed as your favorite (or scariest!) political figure to cheer Barack Obama.

Join:

Governor Strickland
David Wilhelm (Bill Clinton's Campaign Manager)
Jason Ritter (John Ritter's son who plays Jeb Bush in "W")
Martin Star (from "Super Bad" and "Knocked Up")

Halloween Debate Watch Party
Wednesday, October 15
Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Hall
1250 Kinnear Road, Columbus

5:00 p.m. - Doors open; rides provided to Vets Memorial for early voting (While you're waiting for all the other ghastly guests to arrive, our hearse will transport you.)

6:00 p.m. - Phone a friend Phone Bank (Call sheets of targeted voters will be provided.
You may have to remove your vampire teeth to be understood.)

7:00 p.m. - Monster mashing entertainment and ghoulishly gourmet buffet. Wicked witches brew available at the cash bar.

8:00 p.m. - Program with special ghouls - I mean - GUESTS!

FUN CONTESTS!
Prizes for the best-dressed costumes.
Next First Family
Ohio Office Holder
Former First Lady
Diebold Voting Machine
Alaskan Governor
Out of Touch Candidate
Crook or Liar
Lame Duck
Beer Wholesaling Heiress
Surprise Us!

A forum hosted by the News-Sun and Wittenberg University will offer Clark County residents a first-hand look at candidates in contested races.

The candidates forum will be held 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 15 at Wittenberg's Bayley Auditorium.

Most of the candidates for the eight contested races have confirmed, said Jim Bebbington, News-Sun managing editor.

Invited candidates include: Democrat Sharen Neuhardt and Republican Steve Austria for 7th District Congress; Democrat Richard Spangler and Republican Ross McGregor, 72nd district state representative; Democrat Connie Crockett and Republican Robert Hackett, 84th district state representative; Democrat Roger Tackett and Republican Chris Widener, 10th district state Senate; Democrat David Hartley and Republican Paul Hazlett, county commissioner; Democrat Terrance Gerson and Republican John Burr, county engineer; Democrat James Morgan and Republican Nancy Pence, county recorder; and Democrat Gene Kelly and Republican Vaughn McKenney, sheriff.

Final Debate Watch Party with special guest Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher

Sully's
700 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

October 15th
8-11 p.m.

RSVP

Oct, 15, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

This Thursday, October 16th, please join President Bill Clinton in Cleveland, where he will talk about Barack's vision for creating the kind of change we need.

Community Gathering with President Bill Clinton

Strawbridge Plaza
Mall C
Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, OH

Thursday, October 16th
Gates Open: 4:00 p.m.

More info here.

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required; however, an RSVP is strongly encouraged.

Event will be held rain or shine.

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

There is a start-up meeting tomorrow night for a new Democratic Lawyers Group in Cleveland that could develop into a real force in progressive politics in Northeast Ohio. Details after the break.

"Vote Early, Rock Late"
A rally in support of Barack Obama and Joe Biden

October 16th
Fountain Square in Cincinnati
(Located at the corner of Fifth & Vine Streets, downtown)
5-9 pm
Featuring performances by The National & The Breeders
and speeches by prominent politicians
The show is free to all!

This exciting event is being organized by international recording artists THE NATIONAL in conjunction with local Cincinnatians and long time supporters of the Democratic Party, Allan & Jennie Berliant, and their good friend Scott Durban, Executive Producer of a Cincinnati production company, Lightborne, Inc.

THE NATIONAL, who are now based in New York City – is comprised of Cincinnati transplants, and they are thrilled to be coming home for this special event to promote CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN. They have also asked their friends and fellow Ohioans THE BREEDERS to join them for this free concert on Fountain Square, Thursday, October 16th.

The Cleveland Council on World Affairs invites you to attend:

"Your Government Failed You:
Breaking the Cycle of National Security Disasters"
with Richard A. Clarke

Thursday, October 16, 2008

6 pm Registration, reception and cash bar
in the Reading Room (1st Floor)
7 pm Lecture
in the Wedgewood Room (3rd Floor)

The Union Club
1211 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1865

Clarke served as an advisor to the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton and George W. Bush Administrations, eventually focusing his efforts on intelligence, counter-terrorism and cyber-security. Most notably, he was the chief counter-terrorism advisor for the National Security Council during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

In March 2004, Clarke released a controversial memoir titled Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror--What Really Happened. The book was deeply critical of the Bush Administration's stance on terrorism prior to the 9/11 attacks. Clarke also criticized the Administration's decision to go to war in Iraq, saying it was a costly distraction to the war on terror. During the public 9/11 Commission hearings, he was the only member of the Bush Administration to offer an apology to the victims and to acknowledge the government's failure.

He will discuss his experiences and offer reflections on current security issues.

Cost:
$30 Current CCWA Members
$40 Non-Members

To register online please click here.

For more information, please visit www.ccwa.org or call (216) 781-3730 ext. 102.

Please join President Bill Clinton, Governor Ted Strickland and the Ohio Democratic Party for a grassroots fundraiser to rally Ohio Democrats on October 16, 2008, at 8 pm at the Renaissance Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Details after the break.

ODP Chairman Chris Redfern requests your presence with

Special Guest Senator Hillary Clinton

"Blue Breakfast" 2008

Friday, October 17, 2008

Hyatt Regency Cleveland
420 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

Private Breakfast - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
With photo opportunity and full breakfast
$5,000 per person

Orange Juice Social - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
With refreshments and light breakfast
$200 per person

Please RSVP to Michael Ann Haders at (440) 666-1753 or mhaders@sbcglobal.net

Please make checks payable to the Ohio Democratic Party
All Contributions solicited by the Federal candidate(s) listed above shall be in compliance with the prohibitions and limitations of the Federal Election Campaign Act and shall not include contributions from corporations, labor union treasury funds or Foreign Nationals

Senator Hillary Clinton returns to Ohio on Friday to headline a Change We Need rallies in Youngstown for the Obama-Biden campaign. Clinton will highlight the Obama-Biden plan to bring economic relief to the middle class, add new jobs, help homeowners facing challenging times and respond to the current financial crisis.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Beeghly Center
Youngstown State University
One University Plaza
Youngstown, Ohio 44555

Doors Open: 10:30am

The event is free and open to the public, however tickets are NOT required. Members of the public are encouraged to RSVP at www.barackobama.com

***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.***

CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON

Friday, October 17th

Buckeye Valley Local High School
Gymnasium
901 Coover Road
Delaware, OH

Doors Open: 2:00pm
Program Begins: 3:00pm

Governor Ted Strickland and Democratic Candidate for Ohio's 46th House District, Darlene Dunn, will kick-off a door to door canvass with volunteers in the Holland neighborhood. The Governor will go door to door with Dunn and volunteers.

Village of Holland
Corner of Kipling and Clarion
Holland, OH 43528

Monday October 20, 2008

Press Availability: 3:00 pm
Canvass: 3:15-4:00pm (Volunteers Be Ready at 2:45pm)

CONTACT: Josh Torres, 419-277-9439, josh@torrestravelnetwork.com

Monday, October 20, 7:00 p.m.
SING OUT THE VOTE OHIO: Suite for Peace

..Holly Near
...John McCutcheon
....Laura Love
.....Emma's Revolution (Pat Humphries & Sandy O)
......Wishing Chair
.......Vanessa and Tamara Torres
........Roy Zimmerman
.........Deborah Van Kleef

• Pilgrim Congregational Church
2592 W. 14th St., Cleveland, in Tremont

• Admission: Sliding scale $15-25

• Sponsorship: Donate $50 or more.
Preferred seating. Call 216/371-3224 for information.

• More information: 216/371-3224 or

Wheelchair accessible

Proceeds will support Get Out the Vote efforts in Ohio
leading up to Election Day, November 4, 2008

Presented by Sing Out the Vote, Cleveland Committee.
Sing Out the Vote is not affiliated with Pilgrim Congregational
Church or with the United Church of Christ.

To highlight the economic difficulties many Ohioans face and help draw attention to the failed Republican policies that have resulted in more than 180,000 Ohio jobs lost, Ohio AFL-CIO President Joe Rugola is engaged in a walk through regions of Ohio hardest hit by the economic policies of the last eight years. The walking tour began on October 5th and is hitting dozens of Ohio cities. Along the way, Rugola is stopping at job sites that have been closed down or severely downsized. Rugola also meets with workers, emphasizing that we cannot afford another four more years of Bush/McCain policies.

“The Bush administration has wrecked our economy and destroyed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Ohio’s working families, and John McCain is committed to policies that promise more devastation for our communities and our people,” said Rugola in a press release about the tour. “The challenge now is to reverse these trends and this election presents Ohioans with a chance to right the ship by electing a president who will put working families and the middle class first - Barack Obama."

Stops planned for tomorrow (10/21) in Southeast Ohio are detailed after the break.

Howard Dean, the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will hold a voting rally in support of Barack Obama at the University of Dayton on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 2:45 PM at the Kennedy Union Ballroom at the University of Dayton.

Dean, the former governor of Vermont, ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004.

The event is open to the public.

Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, invites everyone to attend a reception honoring Dr. Victoria Wulsin, Candidate for Congress, 2nd District of Ohio.

Tuesday, October 21st
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ironworkers Local Union #44
4850 Madison Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Tickets:
$25 Friend
$50 Supporter
$250 Sponsor

To RSVP, contact Bob Goldstein
(513) 233-4180 or bob@wulsinforcongress.com

Host Committee:

Barbara Gould
Dan & Lynn Ticotsky
David Lane
Tim Burke
Cheryl Crowe & John Karabaic
Shawnee Central Labor Council
Cincinnati AFL-CIO
NTEU Chapters 9 & 73
IBEW Local 212
Warren County Democratic Party
Quin-T Democrats
NALC Branch #43

TURN OUT THE VOTE EXTRAVAGANZA!

With a Special Guest Appearance by "Sex and the City" Star Cynthia Nixon

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, parking lot
3210 Euclid Avenue (near E. 30th and Euclid Ave.)
Cleveland, OH 44115

o EARLY VOTING - Board of Elections

o Group walk to the BOE at 6:40pm for Early Voting, just 2 blocks away from ATGC.

o DON'T FORGET YOUR ID!

· FREE PARKING (at Midway Parking lot, near E. 30th & Euclid)
· MUSIC BY ZOO STATION
· DJ VIC
· DANCING
· FREE T-SHIRTS
· FOOD FOR $1
· GAMES
· COMMUNITY MURAL
· HUMAN "VOTE" PHOTO by a PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Contact: Jessica Gupta, Public Policy Associate, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 216-621-0766, Ext. 282

October 21 at 6:30 pm -- Kent, OH
Sing Out the Vote:A Suite for Change -- with Holly Near, John McCutcheon, Laura Love, The Prince Myshkins, Vanessa and Tamara Torres, Roy Zimmerman, and local artists Deborah Van Kleef and Sue Jeffers

Kent Stage in downtown Kent, OH.

Early gathering! FREE - Donations welcome to help cover costs.

Candidate for the Ohio 42nd House District, Mike Moran welcomes U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Niles) to Lions Park Lodge, Cuyahoga Falls for a Democratic Club Spaghetti Dinner.

Lions Park Lodge
641 Silver Lake Ave.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Wednesday, October 22

5:00pm-7:00pm

CONTACT: Connor Patton, 614-216-8872, cpatton@ohiodems.org

October 22 at 7 pm -- Columbus, OH

SING OUT THE VOTE MUSICAL RALLY -- with Holly Near, emmaÕs revolution, Laura Love, John McCutcheon, Wishing Chair, Vanessa and Tamara Torres, Roy Zimmerman, Andre dos Santos Morgan, Tory Trujillo, Poet On Watch

First Unitarian Church of Columbus, 97 Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214

Tickets available at First Unitarian Church on Sunday October 19, and at Global Gallery (Short North and the new coffee shop near First UU), and day of show

Public Education Listening Forum
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
7-8:30pm

Beachwood Middle School (Auditorium)
2860 Richmond Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122

The Ohio Fair Schools Campaign and Education Voters of Ohio are hosting several listening forums across the state to discuss public education policy, reform, and funding issues. These meetings will give participants a chance to discuss these important issues in depth. Legislators and candidates for the upcoming statehouse races will be in attendance and the ideas expressed at the forums will be passed on to the Governor's office. These events are free and open to the public.

A short video regarding the changing climate of Ohio schools will be shown followed by an open discussion of ideas on education and school funding reform. The discussion will be structured and facilitated by Ohio Fair Schools Campaign staff.

Pre-general election campaign finance reports must be filed with the Ohio Secretary of State by candidates, political action committees, caucus committees (legislative campaign funds) and political parties by 4 p.m. 12 days before the election, detailing contributions and expenditures from the last day reflected in the previous report through October 15 (20 days before the election).

Irish Rally 2008

When: Thursday, October 23, 2008

Time: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Where: At the Shamrock Club-60 W. Castle Rd. (just off S. High St.)

What: Have a free brat, wear your Kilroy Green, and come out and support Mary Jo!

Interested in attending? Contact Jim Smail, Jim.smail.oh15@gmail.com

10/23 - Debate Watch Party

Time: 7:00pm
Place: Short North Tavern

On Thursday, October 23, David will square off with Pat Tiberi for their second debate. The debate begins at 8:00pm at the WOSU studios at COSI.

Please join our debate watch party starting at 7:00pm at the Short North Tavern, located at 674 N. High St. and stay afterwards to congratulate David on his victory when he joins us at the party!

Thursday, October 23, 7:30 p.m.

ROY ZIMMERMAN: FUNNY SONGS ABOUT IGNORANCE, WAR & GREED
with Deborah Van Kleef & Sue Jeffers

• Unitarian Society of Cleveland
2728 Lancashire Road, Cleveland Heights

• $15 at the door

• Contact: or 216-321-9983

"Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, will visit Ohio on Friday to rally supporters in Columbus and Akron to discuss why Barack will be an extraordinary president for this nation. Mrs. Obama will also discuss the Obama-Biden plan to turn around the country’s economy and the historic nature of this election. She will encourage Ohioans to take part in the early voting process in advance of Election Day and help bring the change we need in Washington."
Event details for Columbus after the break.

October 24 at 1 pm -- Athens, OH

FRONT ROOM MUSICAL RALLY at OU -- noon to 1 pm

12:45pm
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Visits with Ethnic Leaders at Tony Packo's
1902 Front Street
Toledo, OH

1:30pm
Town Hall Meeting With Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Chester Zablocki Senior Center
3015 Lagrange Street
Toledo, OH

Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, will visit Ohio on Friday to rally supporters in Akron to discuss why Barack will be an extraordinary president for this nation. Mrs. Obama will also discuss the Obama-Biden plan to turn around the country’s economy and the historic nature of this election. She will encourage Ohioans to take part in the early voting process in advance of Election Day and help bring the change we need in Washington.

EARLY VOTE FOR CHANGE RALLY WITH MICHELLE OBAMA

David W. Appleby Gym
Buchtel High School
1040 Copley Road
Akron, OH

Doors Open: 2:00 pm

Program Begins: 3:30 pm

The event is free and open to the public, tickets are NOT required. Members of the public are encouraged to RSVP at www.oh.barackobama.com

Parking is limited. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

4:45pm
Meet and Greet With Ethnic Leaders
West Park Slovenian Hall
4583 West 130th Street
Cleveland, OH

5:45pm
Town Hall Meeting With Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
VFW Hall #1974
4305 Woodrow Avenue
Parma, OH

Hey all, come out this Friday to meet some great Irish American Democrats at a party for soon-to-be-President O'Bama at PJ McIntyres in Cleveland. National Irish American leaders including Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY), Laborers' International Union President Terry O' Sullivan, General Counsel of AFSCME Jack Dempsey, and National President of Irish American Democrats Stella O'Leary will be hosting the event.
Details after the break.

October 24 at 7 pm -- Athens, OH

SING OUT THE VOTE MUSICAL RALLY -- with Holly Near, Laura Love, Tory Trujillo, Poet on Watch, Wishing Chair, Vanessa and Tamara Torres, The Prince Myshkins, Andre dos Santos Morgan, Colleen Kattau

ARTS/West, 132 W. State. St, Athens, OH 45701
Donations: $10-50; $2-10 limited income; Available for pre-sale at Blue Eagle Music, Athens Book Center and Arts West -- Cash or Check only

Reception after the concert at Toscano's, 4 Depot St., 10:15 p.m. $5 cover. Good food, more music!