Events

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!

Please Welcome Governor Ted Strickland with Connie Pillich

Saturday, October 25th
3:00 p.m.

Teamsters Local 100 Hall
2100 Oak Road, Evendale 45241

A canvass from 4:00-7:30pm will follow the event--please help with our door to door efforts!

Rsvp to pillichcampaign@gmail.com

Temple Israel Brotherhood Election Dinner
333 25th Street, NW, Canton

Sunday, October 26, 6:00 pm

This is your last chance to see John and his opponent on stage together before the November 4 election. We still have plenty of tickets available. For ticket information, please email Chris at cccupples@yahoo.com

Breakfast Reception with John & U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

McKinley Grand Hotel, 320 Market Ave., Canton

Wednesday, October 29, 8:00 - 9:30 am

RSVP to Justin Palmer at 330-438-1632 or jpalmer@johnforcongress.com

Via email:

On Sunday, Governor Ted Strickland, former U.S. Senator John Glenn and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown will hit the campaign trail for Barack Obama, Ohio Attorney General candidate Rich Cordray and candidates for the Ohio House on a swing through Northeast Ohio.

Strickland and Glenn will make stops in Fairview Park, Lorain, Painesville, Canal Fulton and Hudson. Senator Sherrod Brown will join the group for the events in Lorain, Canal Fulton and Hudson. Congresswoman Betty Sutton will also attend the event in Hudson.

At each stop, Strickland and Glenn will rally supporters and encourage Northeast Ohioans to vote early for Sen. Obama, Rich Cordray and their Democratic state House candidates — Representative Brady (OH House-16), Mark Schneider (OH House-63), Mike Moran (OH House-42) and Celeste DeHoff (OH House-50). They will also discuss Sen. Obama’s plans to turn around the economy, bring new jobs to Ohio and deliver the change we need in Washington.Details after the break.

Sunday, October 26th
2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Wexner Center for the Arts
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Delving into the political drama of the 2006 gubernatorial race in Ohio, Swing State follows the family of Democrat Lee Fisher, running for Lieutenant Governor with Ted Strickland, in their gubernatorial bid against Republican J. Kenneth Blackwell.

Directed by Jason Fisher (Lee Fisher's son), the film closely documents Fisher's personal comeback from a losing gubernatorial bid in 1998. Featuring interviews with Bill Clinton, John Kerry, Bill Richardson, Madeleine Albright, Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and John Edwards, Swing State is a personal journey through the life of a very public political family.

Free tickets will be available day of event.

October 26 at 2 pm -- Marietta, OH

SING OUT THE VOTE OHIO-SINGING FOR CHANGE
A MUSICAL RALlY WITH REV. JIM RAPP, M.C and featuring Holly Near, John McCutcheon, Laura Love, Tory Trujillo, Wishing Chair, The Prince Myshkins, Andre dos Santos Morgan, Colleen Kattau, Anne Feeney

Hermann Fine Arts Center Lobby, Marietta College, Marietta, OH. Free!

Dinner With Darlene Dunn
THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 26th
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Hosted By:
Will and Arlene Krosky
Dave and Nancy Westrick
Barbara Dennis

Spaghetti Dinner $20/person
Dino's Family Restaurant
129 Golden Gate Plaza
Maumee, OH 43537
Contact Heather Baker at 419-265-1466 to make reservations!

GOTV Phone Banking Volunteers Needed:
Tuesday October 21, Wednesday October 22nd,
Tuesday October 28, Wednesday October 29
6:15-8:30pm Food & Drinks Provided
At Gallon, Takacs, Boissoneault & Shaffer Law Offices
Saturday November 1 from 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm
Contact Penny Levine To Schedule 419-290-7967

Election Day- Tues. Nov. 4th DUNN GOTV Polling Place Volunteers
Work outside the polls promoting Darlene Dunn!
Hot Chocolate & Cookies Provided All Day!
To sign up, contact Amy Danforth at 419-882-6892

CANVASSING
We Continue To Get Out The Vote Knocking on Doors
Contact Josh Torres at 419-277-9439 To Sign Up!

HELP US GET THE JOB DUNN RIGHT!!!

Peter Yarrow of the legendary folk music trio Peter, Paul & Mary comes to the Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo, Cleveland; 216-383-1124), Sunday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m., to perform in a free concert.

The concert, called "The Audacity of Votes: A Concert for Change" is a get-out-the-vote event that also features popular local artists Carlos Jones (reggae), the Prayer Warriors (gospel), Kristine Jackson (blues), Chuck Fink (folk), and Noah Budin (original folk-pop).

The concert is free, with an optional suggested $5 donation to help cover costs.

* * *

Peter Yarrow is a member of the Peter, Paul & Mary, the most successful folk music group in history. At 70, Yarrow is not only one of the best-known proponents of the late-1950s/early '60s American folk music revival movement, but he is still extremely active, as a performer and social activist.

Peter, Paul and Mary sang at the March on Washington in 1963 and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the historic Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965. Yarrow helped organize and run the early Newport Folk Festivals, which launched the careers of many young folk singers, such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

Yarrow has written several well-known songs, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon," a children's song recorded by Peter, Paul & Mary, and "Torn Between Two Lovers," a number-1hit for Mary McGregor. This past spring, "Peter, Bethany & Rufus: Spirit of Woodstock" appeared on national public television. It featured 17 songs, performed in concert with his daughter, Bethany.

Via email:

Barack Obama will visit Canton for a campaign event on Monday to discuss his plans to turn around the economy, bring new jobs to Ohio and deliver the change we need in Washington. Obama’s visit comes three days after Michelle Obama made stops in Columbus and Akron.

Details after the break.

From the Obama campaign:

On Monday, Gov. Ted Strickland, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and former U.S. Sen. John Glenn will kick off the “Road to Change” tour across Ohio to discuss Senator Barack Obama’s plans to turn around the economy, bring new jobs to Ohio and deliver the change we need in Washington.

They will be joined on the campaign trail by Rep. Tim Ryan, State Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern and Ohio Attorney General candidate Rich Cordray for stops across West Central Ohio.

The “Road to Change” team will make stops in Dublin, Marysville and Bellefontaine. In Dublin, they will be joined by state House of Representatives candidate John Carney (HD-22). At each stop, the group will rally supporters and encourage West Central Ohioans to vote early for Sen. Obama, Rich Cordray and their Democratic state House candidates."

Details after the break.

Catholics for Obama invites you to a community gathering:

Voting All Our Values: Standing Up for Ohio

with

Hon. Tim Ryan, U.S. Congressman for the 17th Congressional District of Ohio

Monday, October 27th, at 3:30 p.m.

400 Pike Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

RSVP: Jamie Kralovec (pjkralovec@gmail.com) 773-732-8376

GOTV RECRUITMENT MEETING

Monday, October 27th, 7:00 pm

New Friendship Baptist Church
3212 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45229

RSVP:http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpv9rd

League of Women Voters Cuyahoga Area
presents
Open Public Forum on
State and County Ballot Issues on the November 4 Ballot

Monday, October 27, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cleveland Heights Library
2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights 44118

October 27 at 7:30 pm -- Cincinnati, OH

SING OUT THE VOTE OHIO:MOBILIZING WOMEN LIKE NEVER BEFORE with Holly Near, Laura Love, Carrie Newcomer, Wishing Chair, The Prince Myshkins, Anne Feeney, Tracy Walker

Mt Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 Wm H. Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45219

FREE! Supported by Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio

MILFORD ECONOMIC FORUM WITH GOVERNORS SEBELIUS AND NAPOLITANO:

What: Economic Forum with Governors Kathleen Sebelius (KS) and Janet Napolitano (AZ) to discuss Barack Obama's economic plan for change.

When: Tuesday, October 28 @ 9:45am

Where: Live Oaks Career Development Campus, Health Technology Lab (Rm. 150), 5956 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, OH 45150

RSVP: RSVP to 312-718-6233.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpv9yk

The Hon. Steny Hoyer
House Majority Leader
invites you to attend a reception honoring

Victoria Wulsin, MD, DrPH

Tom & Cathy Crain
John & Sue Ann Peck
Barry Levy
Henry Acciani
Tom & Dee Stegman
Rick Steiner
Phyllis Bossin

Host committee in formation

Tuesday, October 28th
11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.

Peck Shaffer & Williams LLP
201 E. Fifth Street, Suite 900
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Tickets:
$250 Supporter
$500 Patron
$1,000 Sponsor

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

Governors and Sebelius (Kansas) and Napolitano (Arizona) will be in Cincinnati on Tuesday to do a Town Hall meeting regarding the economy.

Octboer 28th
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Room 203
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpv9bf

Tuesday, Octboer 28th
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Sully's
700 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45303

Guest $100
Friend $200
Sponsor $500

I saw this film at the Democratic National Convention and it is truly magnificent. From Peggy Zone Fisher:

Dear Friends,

So many of you were disappointed that you missed seeing Jason's film at the Cleveland International Film Festival this spring.

I have great news for you. It is showing for one night only on Oct. 28th at 7:15 p.m. at Shaker Square Cinemas. Tickets for this special one-time showing are $12.00.

Tickets are already being sold on line. I would love for you to join us this evening.

You can either purchase your tickets ahead of time (which I recommend) or pay at the door.

You can also order the DVD online.

Thanks and see you at the theater!

Peggy

October 28 at 7:30 pm -- Dayton, OH

SING OUT THE VOTE OHIO with Holly Near, Laura Love, Carrie Newcomer, Wishing Chair, The Prince Myshkins, Anne Feeney

Canal Street Tavern, 308 East 1st Street, Dayton, OHIO

Tickets Available at the Door; Doors Open at 6:30 PM

* 10/29/08
* Door: 06:00 PM
* Show: 07:00 PM

Chevrolet Centre
229 East Front St.
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-5600

10/29 - Columbus Urban League Candidates Forum

Time: 6:00pm
Place: 788 Mount Vernon Ave. (Columbus, 43203)

The Obama campaign has announced that seven-time Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Jay-Z and NBA star LeBron James will rally Obama supporters and encourage early voting at a free "Last Chance for Change" concert event in Cleveland next Wednesday (1029). Jay-Z will perform and LeBron James will host.

Details after the break.

10/29 - Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church Candidates Forum

Time: 6:30pm Reception; 7:00pm Forum
Place: 10700 Liberty Rd. (Powell, 43065)

League of Women Voters Cuyahoga Area
presents
Open Public Forums on
State and County Ballot Issues on the November 4 Ballot

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rocky River Library
1600 Hampton Rd., Rocky River 44116

Debate: Bill Faith vs. Niger Innis on Ohio Issue #5 (Payday Lending)

Friday, October 31, 2008 12:00 PM
City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Ave
The City Club Building, 2nd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114

This debate will address the payday lending bill on the November ballot. The featured speakers include Bill Faith, executive director of Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, representing the "Vote Yes on Issue 5" Committee, and Niger Innis, National Spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality, representing "Ohioans for Financial Freedom." The debate will be moderated by Eric Wellman, WCPN ideastream.

"President Bill Clinton will return to Ohio Thursday, October 30th, to headline two “Early Vote for Change” rallies for Barack Obama. He will encourage early voting and discuss the Obama/Biden plan to create new jobs in Ohio, cut taxes for middle class families and strengthen our economy. President Clinton will hold events in Campbell (near Youngstown) and Toledo, Ohio."

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th

Campbell, OH

EARLY VOTE FOR CHANGE RALLY WITH PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

Campbell Memorial High School
280 6th Street
Campbell, OH

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

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

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

From Callahan:

The Great Bank Bailout was first proposed by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Chairman on September 18, less than 40 days ago. Just think of what's happened since then. $700 billion in "capital infusions" approved for the financial industry. Wachovia acquired by Wells Fargo. WaMu acquired by JP Morgan Chase. National City acquired by PNC, using $5.5 billion in bailout funds. And talk -- endless talk -- about whether and how to bail out homeowners facing default and foreclosure.

Now think about what hasn't changed: Since that day in September, despite all the talk, 1,271 new foreclosure cases have been filed in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. And 596 more foreclosed Cuyahoga County properties have been sold at Sheriff's sale.

This must stop. Now. But it won't, unless we make it stop.

That's why you need to be at the Justice Center this Thursday at 4 pm to help the Foreclosure Action Coalition tell our elected county judges: Enough is enough. It's time to Freeze The Foreclosures!

Details after the break.

Third party candidates Bob Barr, Ralph Nader, and Chuck Baldwin will debate at the City Club of Cleveland.

Parma Democratic Party Candidates Night

Thursday, October 30th

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

VFW #1974 Hall
4035 Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Parma, OH

Food and drink provideed!

"President Bill Clinton will return to Ohio Thursday, October 30th, to headline two “Early Vote for Change” rallies for Barack Obama. He will encourage early voting and discuss the Obama/Biden plan to create new jobs in Ohio, cut taxes for middle class families and strengthen our economy. President Clinton will hold events in Campbell (near Youngstown) and Toledo, Ohio."

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th

Toledo, OH

EARLY VOTE FOR CHANGE RALLY WITH PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

Grove Patterson Academy
3301 Upton Ave.
Toledo, OH

Doors Open: 5:00 pm
Program Begins: 6:00 pm

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

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

Please join the National Jewish Democratic Council for a Presidential Candidates Forum, in partnership with the Cleveland Jewish News, the Israel Project & other community organizations

Thursday, October 30th at 7:00 p.m.
(Doors will open at 6:30)

Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle for Senator John McCain

Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) for Senator Barack Obama

This is your last chance to learn about each candidate’s positions on Iran, Israel and other key issues to the Jewish Community!

Kangesser Hall, Park Synagogue Main
3300 Mayfield Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Registration is required at
www.theisraelproject.org/forum

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Marcus:1- 202-857-6644 or sarahm@theisraelproject.org

Speaker Information:

U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) has been a national leader on health care, retirement security and fiscal issues since coming to Congress in 1987. In 2006, he was elected to succeed Paul Sarbanes in the U.S. Senate. In the Senate, he serves on the Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Environment and Public Works, Budget and Small Business Committees.Sen. Cardin represented Maryland's Third Congressional District in the House from 1987-2006. His legislation to increase the amount Americans can save for retirement was enacted into law in 2001. His proposal to expand Medicare to include preventive benefits such as colorectal, prostate, mammogram, and osteoporosis screening also was enacted into law. He also authored legislation to improve the Medicare Part D drug benefit for seniors.

Sen. Hillary Clinton will campaign on Friday morning (10/31) at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, just east of Cleveland. Details after the break.

Ironton, OH - CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON

Ohio University Southern
Ironton Campus
Riffe Center, Mains Rotunda
1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH

Doors: 12:35PM
Program Begins: 1:35PM

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP please visit www.OH.barackobama.com.

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

Kettering, OH - CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH JOE AND JILL BIDEN

Trent Arena at Fairmont High School
3301 Shroyer Rd.
Kettering, OH

Doors Open: 12:00 PM
Program Begins: 2:00 PM

Public Entrance at Lincoln Park Ave. and Delaine Ave.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are NOT required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Members of the public can RSVP at www.oh.barackobama.com. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

October 31 2008 - GOTV Democratic Candidates Rally and Potluck Party! at Neuhardt for Congress HQ - 43 S. Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH. The public is welcome and encouraged to join!!

Lima, OH - CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH JOE AND JILL BIDEN

Lima Senior High School
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH

Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Program Begins: 6:15 PM

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP please visit www.OH.barackobama.com. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Scarlett Johansson is coming to Case this weekend!

speaking on behalf of Senator Obama

at the

Jolly Scholar in the Thwing Center
Case Western Reserve University

Saturday, November 1
12:30

http://www.cwru.edu/buildings/mather/thwing.html

http://www.case.edu/visit/map/indexs.html

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH JOE AND JILL BIDEN

Marion Harding High School
Gymnasium
1500 Harding Hwy. E.
Marion, OH

Doors Open: 2:00 PM

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are NOT required, but an online RSVP is strongly encouraged. Members of the public should RSVP at http://oh.barackobama.com/marionchange.

***For security reasons do not bring bags or umbrellas and please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.***

Senator Joe Biden will be appearing at a rally on campus in front of University Hall at BGSU. No tickets required.

Gates open at 5:00 PM

For more info see wooddems.com

Meet Broadway actor & TV star Mandy Patinkin on Sunday, November 2, 2008

Mandy Patinkin
will be at

The Montefiore Home
27080 Cedar Road, Beachwood
216.360.9080.

Sunday, November 2nd from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

(NOTE: The Montefiore Home is part of the Menorah Park Center for Senior Living. Use the Menorah Park entrance that has a traffic light. This road is David N. Myers Parkway. Follow the signs to The Montefiore Home. The event will be in their auditorium.)

Mandy Patinkin will participate in a
panel discussion of the Presidential Election
with former Clevelander

Susan Wolf Turnbull,
Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2

CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA

The Ohio Statehouse
West Plaza (corner of South High Street at East Broad Street)
Columbus, OH

Gates Open: 11:00 AM
Program Begins: 1:00 PM

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are NOT required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP, please visit www.oh.barackobama.com. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Rep. Dennis Kucinich and Eddie Izzard share an unscripted discussion and Q&A about enertainment, politics, and the world at large.

Playhouse Square
1819 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH

To reserve tickets visit www.playhousesquare.org or call 216-241-6000

The Obama campaign has announced that special guest Bruce Springsteen will join Barack and Michelle Obama for a huge rally on the Mall in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon (11/2). Springsteen will perform an acoustic set.

Details after the break.

CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH BARACK OBAMA - Cincinnati, OH

Nippert Stadium
University of Cincinnati
2700 Bearcats Way
Cincinnati, OH

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Program Begins: 9:00 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. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Public parking is EXTREMELY LIMITED. Car-pooling is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Normal rates will apply at University of Cincinnati parking facilities. For more information, please visit: http://www.uc.edu/visitors.

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

Since October 5th Ohio AFL-CIO President Joe Rugola has been walking through regions of Ohio hardest hit by the economic policies of the last eight years. This "Road to Recovery" tour hit dozens of cities across Ohio, traversing 300 miles. The finale of the tour will happen at noon the Ohio State House today (11/3), where President Rugola will be joined by Lt. Governor Lee Fisher and many supporters.

“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. “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."

Mary J. Blige, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kevin Liles are headlining events to urge voters to turn out on Election Day for Barack Obama.

The Cincinnati event starts at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, and is at the Xavier University Soccer Field, 3720 Victory Pkwy.

"On Monday, Senator Joe Biden and Jill Biden will return to the Buckeye State for “Change We Need” rallies in Zanesville and Akron. Senator Biden and Jill Biden will deliver a closing argument about why the Obama-Biden plan to create new jobs, cut taxes for working families and strengthen the economy is the right choice to bring the change we need to Washington."

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - Zanesville, OH

CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH JOE AND JILL BIDEN

Putnam Hill Park
Pine Street and Grandview Avenue
Zanesville, OH

Doors Open: 1:45 PM
Program Begins: 3:45 PM

For additional information, please contact the Zanesville Campaign for Change office at 126 Muskingum Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701; phone: 740-453-0430. Join Zanesville’s Campaign for Change office following the rally for Get Out The Vote activities!

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are NOT required, but an online RSVP is strongly encouraged. Members of the public should RSVP at http://oh.barackobama.com/Zanesville.

***For security reasons do not bring bags or umbrellas and please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.***

Mary J. Blige, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kevin Liles are headlining events to urge voters to turn out on Election Day for Barack Obama.

The Columbus event starts at 5:30 p.m. and is at Mayme Moore Park at Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex, 867 Mount Vernon Ave.

"On Monday, Senator Joe Biden and Jill Biden will return to the Buckeye State for “Change We Need” rallies in Zanesville and Akron. Senator Biden and Jill Biden will deliver a closing argument about why the Obama-Biden plan to create new jobs, cut taxes for working families and strengthen the economy is the right choice to bring the change we need to Washington."

Copley, OH

CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH JOE AND JILL BIDEN

Copley High School
3807 Ridgewood Rd.
Copley, OH

Doors Open: 5:30 pm
Program Begins: 7:30 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

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

Election Day 2008

Democratic activists, staff and candidates from local campaigns as well as the Obama for President campaign will gather on Election night beginning at 7:00 at Cadillac Ranch, corner of 6th & Walnut in downtown Cincinnati.

A microphone and podium will be provided for candidates to speak at the appropriate times to those assembled. Space will be provided for media setup if requested. Party representatives may also be available for comment.

Election results are also being broadcast on the jumbo screen above Fountain Square beginning at 6:30 we are told.

The two Congressional campaigns (Driehaus & Wulsin) will have their own separate events tomorrow night. The Driehaus campaign will be at Sully’s on Seventh St. downtown, the Wulsin campaign will be at Jaspers on Mt. Lookout Square.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party is looking forward to a successful conclusion to this long election campaign season.

The Boccieri for Congress election night party will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Regula Grand Ballroom on the 3rd Floor of the Metropolitan Building at 601 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702. (This is the same building that houses Boccieri campaign headquarters.)

Election Night Party!!!

The Ohio Democratic Party will be hosting its election night festivities at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus.

Business dress or cocktail attire
is required.