 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Action Center |
|
|
|
 |
 |
Events Calendar |
|
|
|
 |
 |
Current Poll |
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Thursday, September 09, 2010 |
|
March 9, 2010 to March 16, 2010
| Date & Time |
Event |
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Annual Meeting of the Greater Tampa Chapter of the ACLU of FL
Event Location: John F. Germany Public Library - 900 North Ashley Drive, Tampa 33602-3788 -Auditorium
Event Description:
Annual Meeting of the Greater Tampa Chapter of the ACLU of FL Tuesday, March 9th
6:30 am - 8:45 am John F. Germany Public Library - 900 North Ashley Drive, downtownTampa 33602-3788 - We'll meet in the Library's Auditorium Annual Meeting of the Greater Tampa Chapter of the ACLU of Florida. All ACLU members and guests are invited to attend. A partial agenda of the meeting includes the following.
1) Review of civil liberties issues and actions including ACLU litigation in the Greater Tampa Chapter Area. 2)Presentations from ACLU leadership related to past activities, current priorities and long-term plans. 3) Membership discussion of the priorities of the organization. 4) Planning civil liberties action, events, coordination, public education and communication.
Darlene Williams, Chairperson, Greater Tampa ACLU
Location: http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/liblocales/jfg/)
|
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Hillsborough Co Black Caucus meetings 
Event Location: East Tampa Business & Civic Assoc - 2814 N 22nd St, Tampa 33605
Event Description:
Hillsborough County Black Caucus meets third Tuesday each month, at 6:30 pm at the East Tampa Business & Civic Center located at 2814 N 22nd Street, Tampa 33605 Join us and become part of the Change! For more information, contact Dr. H. Bruce Miles at 813.237.3999, or hbmilesdds@verizon.net
|
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
East Hillsborough Democrats Club Meeting 
Event Location: Giordano's Restaurant's private room (11310 Causeway Blvd. (Lumsden) in Brandon)
Event Description:
East Hillsborough County Democratic Club Welcomes Bill McBride
The East Hillsborough County Democratic Club is pleased to announce that Bill McBride will be our guest speaker at our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 9th in Brandon.
Bill is a father of two children and his wife, Alex Sink is running to be the next Governor of Florida.
Bill will be discussing the 'state of Florida' and the 'state of Alex Sink's campaign.' There will be an opportunity for questions, so we anticipate a great interactive evening.
We hope you will plan to attend and be sure to RSVP to help us with our headcount for seating.
Speaker: Bill McBride Date: Tuesday, March 9th Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Giordano's Restaurant Address: 11310 Causeway Blvd. (a.k.a. Lumsden Blvd.) City: Brandon
Please call Angie at 813-334-8376 if you have any questions.
Sincerely yours, Angie Angel President East Hillsborough County Democratic Club
Paid political advertisement. Paid for and authorized by the East Hillsborough Democratic Club. www.easthillsboroughdems.org. Post Office Box 3383, Brandon, FL 33509. No candidate has approved this advertisement to the newspaper. This advertisement is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
|
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Hillsborough Young Dems Meeting Working to Keep Hillsborough County Blue!
Event Location: Streetcar Charlie’s Bar and Grille - Corner of 8th Ave and 15th Street, Ybor City
Event Description:
Hillsborough Young Dems Meeting Working to Keep Hillsborough County Blue! Great News! We will have an action-packed March meeting. We are thrilled to be joined by:
Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner
and
Valerie Goddard, Democratic Candidate for Hillsborough County Commission-District 3
This will be a great opportunity to get the scoop on what is going on in Hillsborough County and to meet one of our strongest Democratic candidates.
Don't forget, it's time to pay your membership dues for 2010! This is your organization & we want to hear your ideas. Make this small investment ($25) in the future of our Hillsborough County Young Democrats!
You won't want to miss these other YD events -
Young Dems Social - Thursday, February 25, 2010 - Dubliner North
Volunteering for John Dingfelder's County Commission Race - Saturday, March 13th - 9:00am - Meet at 3006 San Carlos St to walk and talk to voters
|
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Hillsborough County GLBTA Democratic Caucus 
Event Location: New Location! PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY Street - 612 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Event Description:
Dinner/Social Time - 6:00 to 7:00 PM Meeting - 7:00 to 8:30 PM Please come join us (and bring a friend) to the GLBTA Democratic Caucus' general meeting and notice the meeting location change - to the Perkins Resturant & Bakery on on Dale Mabry between I275 and Kennedy Ave.
First on the agenda for August is the election of our new Executive Board - President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Any one who has been a Member for 45 days or more is eligible to nominate and/or run for any of these positions. Please contact Ken Key at kkey2@verizon.net the chair of the Nominating Committee for more information.
*Due to time constraints, the caucus will be following the agenda and limiting speakers time. Anyone wishing to formally speak (including announcements) must email the Secretary at Ryan.D.Metcalf@gmail.com by Monday, August 10th at 5 p.m.
Hope to see you there! For more information - 813-382-8172
|
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Linking Land Use & Water Supply: An Interactive Forum
Event Location: Stetson University College of Law - 1700 N. Tampa Street Tampa 33602
Event Description: The Planning Commission presents…
Linking Land Use & Water Supply: An Interactive Forum Thursday, March 11th 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Stetson University College of Law, 1700 N Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Information & Registration form: http://www.theplanningcommission.org/waterforumflyer
Concerned about our growth and water supply?
Then the Linking Land Use & Water Supply: An Interactive Forum is the place to be on March 11th. This forum brings together concerned citizens and professionals with experts responsible for water management, water supply and growth management in the Tampa Bay area. These experts will discuss relevant issues and potential solutions to our growing needs in these areas.
How will the day flow?
9:00 a.m. Sign In 9:30 a.m. Morning Session
Welcome & Overview Bob Hunter, FAICP, Planning Commission Pete Hubbell, Water Resource Associates
State of the Water Resource, Richard Owen, AICP, Southwest Florida Water Management District Water Supply & Growth in Paula Dye, AICP, Tampa Bay Water Hillsborough County Melissa Zornita, AICP, Planning Commission
Interactive Session: Facilitated breakout discussions to identify key issues, concerns, Defining the Issues recommendations & solutions to be addressed by the afternoon panel
12:00 p.m. Afternoon Session
Lunch & Keynote Speaker Jim Holway, Ph.D., AICP, Director, Western Lands and Communities
Facilitated Panel Discussion: Dave Moore, PG, Southwest Florida Water Management District Addressing the Issues Jerry Seeber, Tampa Bay Water Bob Hunter, FAICP, Planning Commission Phil Compton, Sierra Club
Can I get AICP CM credits for this forum?
Yes, AICP CM credits are pending.
Due to space limitations, all attendees must pre-register for this event. The registration form (attached) and payment must be received no later than March 4th 2010. Multiple registration forms may be combined with one corporate, agency or group check. The $25 registration fee (per person) includes refreshments and lunch. Parking is free, and the Stetson Law Center is located on HART bus Route 1. Please complete this registration form and make your check or money order payable to the Board of County Commissioners and mail to:
Lynn Merenda, The Planning Commission, 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 18th Floor, Tampa, FL 33602
Late registrations will not be accepted. Registration forms without accompanying payment will not be accepted.
For more information on this event or other Planning Commission events, please contact Lynn Merenda at 813.273.3774 x342 or email merendal@plancom.org .
|
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
South Shore Democratic Club Meeting 
Event Location: South Shore Library, 15816 Beth Shield Way, Ruskin FL. 33573
Event Description:
South Shore Dems meet 2nd Thur each month, September through May only - 1:30 - 3:30pm Event Location: South Shore Library, 15816 Beth Shield Way, Ruskin FL. 33573 www.southshoredemocraticclub.org/
|
Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Drinking Liberally - Brandon 
Event Location: Old Chicago (10956 Causeway Blvd., Brandon 33511)
Event Description: Thur, Mar 27th Drinking Liberally Brandon at the Old Chicago (10956 Causeway Blvd., Brandon 33511) from 7 - 9 pm. For more information, contact Joe & Shirley at brandon@drinkingliberally.org
|
Saturday, March 13, 2010 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Let's Walk w John Dingfelder, Hillsborough County Commission, Dist 1 
Event Location: 3006 W. San Carlos St, Tampa
Event Description:
Let's Walk with John Dingfelder, candidate Hillsborough Co Commission, District 1!
| LETS WALK!
It's good for your health It's good for your community It's good to see you
and it really helps to talk to voters about good government & our campaign!
This Saturday 9:00AM-10:30AM Meet at: 3006 W. San Carlos St
We'll have the coffee on :)
Thanks, look forward to seeing you, John & Lynn About Dingfelder- Did You KNow?Councilman John Dingfelder created the "Front Porch Ordinance" while on City Council ... to give builders & homeowners incentives to create front porches on homes. That also allows neighbors to get to know each other, promotes safe neighborhoods & creates community.
| Rather Make Phone Calls? Easy to do! Just email us & we can set you up on our virtual phone bank & you can make calls from where ever you want... when ever you have time! It's just that easy! Contact Nic ( nic@johndingfelder.com) for your phone password. johndingfelder.com | 
www.johndingfelder.com
Paid electioneering communication paid for by the John Dingfelder Campaign, 3006 W. San Carlos St., Tampa, Fl. 33629 |
|
Saturday, March 13, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Pasco Democratic Party Monthly Meeting 
Event Location: Land O' Lakes Community Center -
Event Description:
Saturday!!! Pasco Democratic Party Monthly Meeting Join us at 9:30 for a breakfast fundraiser $5.00 pp Update on Pasco County happenings Information about upcoming events
|
Saturday, March 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brunch & Discussion during Women’s History Month with Alex Sink
Event Location: A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4060 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa
Event Description:
Woman to Woman: A Candid Conversation
For a women's fundraising brunch and discussion with Alex Sink Florida's CFO and Candidate for Governor A Woman's History Month Event Saturday, March 13, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. At A La Carte Event Pavilion 4050 Dana Shores Drive Tampa, FL Co-Host Raise $2,500 By becoming a member of the host committee, you pledge to raise $2,500 and fill a table of 10. Table Sponsor Raise $1,000 By sponsoring a table, you pledge to raise $1000 and fill a table of 10. Individual Tickets Friend $250 Supporter $100 Contributions are limited to $500 per person or corporate entity. Please make checks payable to “Alex Sink 2010”. To RSVP please contact Naomi Berlin at Naomi@alexsink2010.com or call 813.789.3128 The purchase of a ticket for, or contribution to, the campaign fundraiser is a contribution to the campaign of Alex Sink. Political advertisement paid for andapproved by Alex Sink, Democrat, for Governor. Contributions to the Alex Sink Campaign are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes Reserve your seat at a table today for $100 donation!
A Different Kind of Leader - Floridians needs a governor who will fight for Florida. Alex Sink is the best candidate for the job. Today, as the state's elected CFO, Alex puts her business experience and know-how to work as the outspoken fiscal and consumer watchdog for the people of Florida. Now she's ready to be our next Governor! If you cannot attend but would like to contribute to Alex's campaign for Governor,go online to www.AlexSink2010.com . NOTE: Angie Angel, President of the East Hillsborough County Democratic Club, is inviting other East Hillsborough proud Democratic women to join her at the table she's has reserved ... Join fellow East Hillsborough County Democratic friends at our table at a luncheon in support of Alex Sink, candidate for Governor or Florida! I am sponsoring a table for East Hillsborough County. Call Angie at 334-8376 so we can discuss more details. It is important that if you RSVP.
|
Saturday, March 13, 2010 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Join Valerie Goddard at Clean-up & Canvassing in Precinct 235 (District 3)
Event Location: Housewife Bakery - 6821 North Armenia Avenue - Parking also available at Walgreen's (across the street on corner of Sligh and Armenia)
Event Description:
Join Valerie Goddard- candidate for County Commission District 3 as she and volunteers Clean-up and Canvas in Precinct 235 (District 3)
Saturday, March 13, 2010 10:30 AM at Housewife Bakery - 6821 North Armenia Avenue Parking also available at Walgreen's (across the street on corner of Sligh and Armenia) For more information, contact Iva B. Carter (486-7753) or Kevin Wren (220-3582) or info@valeriegoddard.com
|
Monday, March 15, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Hillsborough Democratic Party Precinct Work
Event Location: Children’s Board, 1002 E.Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
Event Description:
Organizing our precincts and our neighborhoods - It's the path to victory in 2010. Let's roll up our sleeves and do it!
Hillsborough Democratic Party Precinct Work Monday, March 15th - 6:00 to 8:00 PM - precinct leaders and volunteers - In place of the monthly DEC meeting, we will get together at the Children's Board on Palm Avenue in Ybor City to do precinct work. Neighborhood groups that developed goals and strategies during the February workshop will begin, or continue, putting their plans into action.
|
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Hillsborough Co Hispanic Caucus meetings 
Event Location: La Teresita Restaurant - 3246 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa, 33607
Event Description:
The Hillsborough County Democratic Hispanic Caucus holds its General Membership meeting: Every third Tuesday, at La Teresita Restaurant - 3246 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa, 33607 (813) 767-5295
|
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
South Tampa Dems Happy Hour
Event Location: CDB's Southside Restaurant - 3671 S. Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL
Event Description:
South Tampa Democrats
March Happy Hour Invitation
Tuesday, March 16th
CDB's Southside Restaurant 3671 S. Westshore Blvd.
Social Hour @ 6:00 p.m. Meeting @ 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
50/50 Raffle
Guest Speakers
Linda Saul-Sena, Tampa City Councilwoman Candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 5
Stephen Hegarty Communications Officer, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools recently made national news by receiving the largest single grant ever awarded to a school district: $100-million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Come to the March 16th meeting to find out what the grant is for, and how it will affect our schools.
|
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
East Hillsborough Democrats Club Meeting 
Event Location: Giordano's Restaurant's private room (11310 Causeway Blvd. (Lumsden) in Brandon)
Event Description:
East Hillsborough County Democratic Club Welcomes Bill McBride
The East Hillsborough County Democratic Club is pleased to announce that Bill McBride will be our guest speaker at our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 9th in Brandon.
Bill is a father of two children and his wife, Alex Sink is running to be the next Governor of Florida.
Bill will be discussing the 'state of Florida' and the 'state of Alex Sink's campaign.' There will be an opportunity for questions, so we anticipate a great interactive evening.
We hope you will plan to attend and be sure to RSVP to help us with our headcount for seating.
Speaker: Bill McBride Date: Tuesday, March 9th Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Giordano's Restaurant Address: 11310 Causeway Blvd. (a.k.a. Lumsden Blvd.) City: Brandon
Please call Angie at 813-334-8376 if you have any questions.
Sincerely yours, Angie Angel President East Hillsborough County Democratic Club
Paid political advertisement. Paid for and authorized by the East Hillsborough Democratic Club. www.easthillsboroughdems.org. Post Office Box 3383, Brandon, FL 33509. No candidate has approved this advertisement to the newspaper. This advertisement is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
|
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Immigration Speakers Forum at USF - Tampa
Event Location: Marshall Student Ctr (Oval Theater) - USF - 4420 E Fowler Ave, Tampa
Event Description:
Immigration Speakers Forum at USF - Tampa Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7pm - 9pm
at
Marshall Student Center 2500 (Oval Theater)
USF - 4420 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa
Cost: FREE
Description: Presentation on current issues related to immigration laws and a review of upcoming legislative bills, including the DREAM Act and Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Democracia USA, Reform Immigration for America, and several other Hispanic organizations (including student organizations) are working collectively to host and recruit attendees to two upcoming events for the month of March. Please let us know if you are interested in attending either events or both! We hope to have a great show of support from the various Tampa Bay communities. For more information please contact the following:
Ernesto Sendic Vargas, Tampa Junior Organizer for Democracia USA Phone: (813) 443-5617 Cell: (813) 215-7106
OR
Elena Petrescu Cell: (646) 421-1382
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|