Monday, June 9, 2008

*Community Events, June*

There is plenty going on this month! The Obama campaign is in town, and they are working hard to bring the Central Florida community together. Check out the upcoming meetings of the Seminole and Orange County Democrats, including a few purely social events for some liberal fun. Here is a collection of the information I have gathered:

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2008 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
http://www.fladems.com/page/content/jj08-index/
June 14, 2008
The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
Phone (954) 602-6000
www.diplomatresort.com
Individual dinner tickets can be purchased for $175, or $1750 for a table of ten.

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June 16
Orange County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
7 p.m.
Classroom Teachers Association
1020 Webster Avenue, Orlando
"Monthly Meeting of Elected and Appointed members of the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee (OCDEC)
All registered Democrats in Orange County are welcome to attend, observe, learn more about, and join the OCDEC."

June 17
Greater Orlando Team Hillary Endorses Barack Obama Party
When: Tuesday, June 17th 2008, at 6:30 PM
Where: Stonewall Bistro
741 W. Church St.
Orlando, FL 32805
Host: Jessy Hamilton
Contact: jessy.hamilton@gmail.com
Info: Party! Join Greater Orlando's Team Hillary and Orlando4Obama for the Democratic party of the summer on Tuesday 17 June at Stonewall Bistro in beautiful downtown Orlando. Festivities begin at 6:30pm. Bring your friends, family members, and all undecided voters! More details to come, so stay tuned... (Call 407-452-8432 for info)
Together: yes, we can!
Notes: RSVP Now at: http://hrclinton.meetup.com/54/calendar/8098898/

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Juneteenth Celebrations, Saturday June 21
http://www.juneteenth.com/
"Commemorate the end of slavery with food, fun and remembrance at area Juneteenth weekend celebrations. Local organizations will pay advance honors to the day of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Oakland's African American Arts Festival will feature performances from gospel singer Nyoki and spoken word artist Willie Lowman, while a fifth annual gathering in Leesburg offers a soul food fest and music by the Mary Banks International Singers." - Orlando Sentinel
Cost: FREE

1. Berry Park (Leesburg, FL)
2121 John's Avenue
10:00 AM
Contact: (352) 365-3592
or lakecounty4obama@gmail.com

2. Fort Mellon Park (Sanford, FL)
600 E 1st St.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3. Speer Park (Oakland, FL)
AAA Festival
331 N. Tubb St., Oakland
10 a.m.-4 p.m

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Orange County Young Democrats General Meeting
June 25 at Gray-Robinson in Downtown Orlando
301R Pine St, Orlando

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June 26
Seminole County Young Democrats General Meeting

6:00 p.m.
Tijuana Flats
895 E. Altamonte Dr.
Altamonte Springs
321-594-5665 for directions

Seminole County Democrats General Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Eastmonte Civic Center
830 Magnolia Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL
(407) 869-2608
From intersection of I-4 and S.R. 436, proceed east on S.R. 436 for approximately three miles. Turn Right on Ronald Reagan Blvd., pass Orienta Avenue on your right, and turn right onto Magnolia Drive.

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June 27
Orange County Young Democrats Speak Easy
The Beacon - 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, FL
5:30pm – 8:30pm
"The Speakeasy is a monthly event we hold the last Friday of every month where local elected officials and candidates come and speak. Last month Congressional District 24 candidate Suzanne Kosmos came to speak to us. In the past we've had the Mayor of Orlando and all the city commissioners, county commissioners, and state legislators come speak. On Friday June 27 we're having Orange County Sherriff Candidate Jerry Demings come speak. If elected, he'd be the first countywide elected official in Orange County history."
For more information call Darren Vierday at (407) 760-7021

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Countdown to November (Meeting)
Please join Barack Obama supporters on Saturday June 28, 2008 at Beef O’Brady’s in Oviedo. The goal of this event is to bring together all of the Barrck Obama groups, and individual supporters located in Central Florida to share ideas, goals, and plans for the remainder of the election. We are coming to the downhill slope of this election and it is important for everyone to work together over the next few months to ensure that we will get the Change we are all looking for come November. Hope to see you there!
Time: Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 PM
Duration: 3 hours
Host: Kristen King
Location: Beef O'Brady's (Oviedo, FL)
1817 East Broadway
Bldg 6
Oviedo, FL 32765

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Voter Registration
Thursday, June 12
Community Feeding - Dinner
5:30pm - 7:30pm
First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
700 Elm St. (Located at Elm & 7th Street)
Sanford, FL. 32771
Contact: Belinda, unique111@aol.com

Saturday, June 14
Wal-Mart, Casselberry
We'll be meeting at the IHOP on 436 in Casselberry at noon to go over a few basics and have some pancakes. Then we'll be heading over to Wal-Mart.
Shifts:
12:30-2:30 (Chris)
2:30-4:30
Contacts: Necole & Chris, NecoleDuncan@live.com

Monday, June 16
St. Paul Baptist Church, Sanford
9:30am - 12:30pm
Contact: Belinda, unique111@aol.com

Friday, June 20

Denton Johnson Community Center
400 Ruffel Street
Eatonville, FL.
Time - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
This is city property, please do not wear Obama gear


Saturday, June 21

Nu Vision Hair & Nails
Denise Williams - Owner
4512 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL
Located in the Orange Blossom Trail Shopping Center
Time: 12:00pm


Monday, June 23

Community Lunch Feeding, Clothing and Personal Care Items Giveaway Event
St. Paul Baptist Church Fellowship Center
813 Pine St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Time - 9:30am - 1:00pm
Attire - Please do not wear Obama gear


Westmonte Park Community Center
624 Bills Lane
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Time - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Please do not wear Obama gear or show anything representing any local or national candidate or discuss your candidate preference while you are doing the voter registration drive



Tuesday, June 24


Lillie H. Green Community Center
325 Station St.
Altamonte Springs, FL
Time - 4:00pm - 6:30 pm
Please do not wear Obama gear


Westmonte Park Community Center
624 Bills Lane
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Time - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Please do not wear Obama gear or show anything representing any local or national candidate or discuss your candidate preference while you are doing the voter registration drive



Wednesday, June 25

Johnny H. Jackson Community Center
1002 West Carter St.
Orlando, FL.
Contact person - Jaime Luciane Deshay
Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Please do not wear Obama gear


Westmonte Park Community Center
624 Bills Lane
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Time - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Please do not wear Obama gear or show anything representing any local or national candidate or discuss your candidate preference while you are doing the voter registration drive



Thursday, June 26


Westmonte Park Community Center
624 Bills Lane
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Time - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Please do not wear Obama gear or show anything representing any local or national candidate or discuss your candidate preference while you are doing the voter registration drive



Friday, June 27

Westmonte Park Community Center
624 Bills Lane
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Time - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Please do not wear Obama gear or show anything representing any local or national candidate or discuss your candidate preference while you are doing the voter registration drive.

Saturday, June 28


Community Health Fair
St. Paul Baptist Church Fellowship Center
813 Pine St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Time - 10:30am - 3:30pm
Please do not wear Obama gear


Monday, June 30

Community Lunch Feeding, Clothing and Personal Care Items Giveaway Event
St. Paul Baptist Church Fellowship Center
813 Pine St.
Sanford, FL 32771
Time - 9:30am - 1:00pm
Please do not wear Obama gear

*Contact: NecoleDuncan@live.com or Unique111@aol.com*

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Can't Stop The O-Train

We win!! *Marching band in Necole's head starts playing*(I keep them around for just such an occasion)

Barack Obama is the official presumptive nominee, and we had a great party last night at the Ale House to celebrate. Thanks to everyone who made it out, and as Obama said himself, we're on to the next historic chapter of this movement.

The national campaign is in town now, for those of you who did not meet our new campaign staffer/veteran hero friend Jared last night. There are other staffers as well, one of whom will be at our meeting on Sunday to speak to everyone about the upcoming election and the importance of our role in this area. As Jared mentioned, the focus right now is on voter registration, and a large majority of the people we register are going to vote for Obama, so we need to get moving : )

We are trying to arrange a carpool for Gay Days out at Disney this weekend. I may be going on Sunday, so if anyone is interested just let me know.

Here are the pictures from last night's Primary Watch Party~














Sunday, June 1, 2008

Party Details

Tuesday, June 3rd
End of the Primaries : D
Watch Party
Ale House, Altamonte Springs
7 p.m.

Be prepared for primary watch bingo and fun trivia!

McCain doesn't know the difference between Shiite and Sunni, doesn't know how many troops we have on the ground in Iraq, and seeks to convince the American people that a stroll through Baghdad is a walk in the park. He has proven that he is not prepared to be Commander in Chief. Watch a few of his more recent gaffs here: