[New links] Mar 15 Saturday noon, Huntington Beach: HOW MANY MORE? Resist, Resist the War!

[Followup] Mar 19 Wednesday 6-8pm, Irvine: IUCC Candlelight Peace Vigil

[New Articles] Mar 24 Monday 6pm, Orange: 4,000 TROOPS DEAD Candlelight Vigil at Veterans Memorial Park

[New summaries and reviews] Mar 28-30 Friday noon-Sunday 2pm, San Jose: CDP State Convention

[New articles] Mar 29 Saturday 8am-Noon, Lake Forest: Day Laborer Fire Relief Brigade

[New Audio link] Mar 30 Sunday 5:30-9pm, Orange: Interfaith Peace Ministry of Orange County: Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence

[Recap] Apr 7 Monday 6pm, Huntington Beach: OC-AU Action Required in Huntington Beach April 7th

[Results posted] Apr 13 Sunday 2-3pm, Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, Santa Ana, Tustin, ... (by congressional district): Democratic National Delegate Caucuses [note location change for 46th CD]

[New Followup and Video link] Apr 17 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: "USA vs. AL-ARIAN" Documentary Screening

May 3-Jul 5 Garden Grove: A Compelling Photographic Exhibition at St. Anselm's

[New report] May 16-18 Friday 6pm-Sunday, Garden Grove: 6th International Al-Awda Convention

[New Article] May 20 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: "J-Street"

[New Pictures] May 26 Monday, various locations: Memorial Day Banner Drop: Code Pink Hits Orange County

[New Links] May 28 Wednesday 7pm, Orange: Col. (Ret) Ann Wright: "Dissent: Voices of Conscience, Government Insiders Speak Out Against the War in Iraq"

May 31 Saturday 6pm, Long Beach: The "Soular" Mixer - help empower rural Nicaragua

May 31 Saturday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: AIDS Services Foundation Orange County Portrait of Ten Women A Dinner and Play

[Results posted] Jun 3 Tuesday 7am-8pm, Statewide: Primary Election

[New article] Jun 5 Thursday 11am, Huntington Beach: ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS ANNOUNCE FINDINGS OF NEW RESEARCH

[Rescheduled] Jun 21 Saturday morning, Corona del Mar: END GENOCIDE NOW! Photo shoot rescheduled for Sept 6

[New Article] Jun 26 Thursday 10-11am, Newport Beach: OCICE Creation Protection Campaign Press Conference

[New Summary] Jun 29 Sunday 7:30pm, Anaheim: Dr. Jeff Halper, Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions

Mar 1 Saturday 8:30am, Anaheim: Bake Sale/Yard Sale for Iraq Veterans Against the War We will be out in the parking lot at the Unitarian Universalist Church 511 S. Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim to raise money to send Iraq Veterans to DC to speak out about what they witnessed while serving in Iraq. If you would like to know more about the Winter Soldier Project, please visit ivaw.org. - it is a historic event that will take place on March 13-16 in DC when we will be having our supportive demonstration at the Huntington Beach Pier.

Mar 1 Saturday 8:30am-3:00pm, Fullerton: Titan Student Union, CSUF Judicial Independence Forum with Dean Erwin Chermerinsky, Supreme Court Justice Carol Corrigan, Joseph Dunn (moderating) Dean John Eastman, Judge Franz Miller and many other top judicial representatives discussing challenges and judicial pressures, view from the supreme court, and options ad solutions for the justice system. Deadline for application Feb. 22, send $35 check for forum and lunch to LWVNOV 4547 Everest Circle, Cypress, CA 90530. For more information call Marilyn O'Brien, League of Women voters co president, Capo Bay League--949-496-1858

Mar 1 Saturday 10am, Santa Ana: Equality for All Leadership Meetings 1700 East Garry Ave, STE 120 (See Weekly: Saturdays)

Mar 1 Saturday 11am-1pm, Laguna Beach: The LAGUNA BEACH PEACE VIGIL INVITES ALL OF YOU { Veterans for Peace, MFSO, Code Pink, Friends and Family, ETC.} and those of you who have demonstrated on Saturdays on PCH in Laguna over the past 5 years to JOIN WITH US as we MARCH in the LAGUNA BEACH PATRIOTS DAY PARADE The parade starts off from the Laguna Beach High School parking lot at the corner of Short Street and Park Avenue and ends near the City Hall on Forest Avenue. The theme of the Parade this year is: The Stars and Stripes Forever For further information, call Pat Cohee:(949) 494-6649 e-mail: lagunapoets@mindspring.com

Mar 1 Saturday 2-6pm, Santa Ana: Reduce your food footprint Sustainable Cooking Class Santiago Park Nature Reserve 900 E. Memory Lane Santa Ana , CA 92706 (714)708-3885 ito.ocde.us/Programs/Sustainable_Cooking_Class.htm

Mar 2 (1^st Sunday) 8am-4:30pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West The first Sunday of each month Veterans for Peace Chapter 110, vfpchapter110.org sets up the Arlington West Memorial in Huntington Beach and we need your support. This monthly vigil is our local way to honor the fallen soldiers from this war by putting hundreds of crosses on the beach along with an area where the public are invited to write messages on special crosses to particular soldiers.

[NEW video] Mar 2 Sunday 8am Fullerton, Noon-4pm Vandenberg, 8:30pm Fullerton: Commemoration 25 Years of ICBM Resistance at Vandenberg AFB Speakers included Fr. John Dear S.J. and Bruce Gagnon. youtube.com/watch?v=lQyTZIYF_lU   lacatholicworker.org/agitator/PLC%20Flyer3.pdf BUS LOCATION: California State University, Fullerton Parking Lot E. (Take the 57 Fwy North to Nutwood Exit. Make a left. Turn right on Folino Drive. Parking Lot E will be the first CSUF parking lot on the right side. Parking is free on the weekend). The cost of the bus is free, though donations to the Los Angeles Catholic Worker are encouraged. EVENT DETAILS: We will be gathering at a park near the gates of Vandenberg at noon and will hear speakers and hold a rally. We will then begin marching to the gates of Vandenberg at 1pm. The march is relatively short, but wear comfortable shoes. At the gate, we will hold vigil and witness a select few engage in nonviolent civil disobedience. After, we'll head over to park (by bus) for an after-event picnic and social event. MISC: Pack a lunch, plenty of water, bring a book, good cheer. QUESTIONS: Call Jarret Lovell at 714-278-2290 or jlovell@fullerton.edu

Mar 2 Sunday 1pm, Anaheim: Emergency Protest for Palestine Brookhurst Plaza: 512 S. Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA (Between Broadway and Orange) This is a call for all the Arab American community and all their allies and supporters for an emergency demonstration tomorrow, Sunday, March 2, at 1 pm, in Anaheim, Orange County, in support of the besieged people of Gaza. Over 75 innocent Palestinians have been killed by the U.S.-backed and funded Israeli occupation army. The people of Gaza are the victims of massive U.S.-Israeli war crimes. Join us tomorrow for a show of support and solidarity with the people of Gaza. Endorsers include: National Council of Arab Americans, Free Palestine Alliance, Palestinian American Women's Association, Al-Awda Palestine Right of Return Coalition, ANSWER Coalition, Al-Mubadara-Southern California, Palestinian American Congress, Union of Palestinian American Women, Palestine Aid Society and International Action Center. For more info call 213-251-1025 or email answerla@answerla.org.

Mar 2 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: GPOC: Lighting Designer Bruce Hostetter will speak about working with local governments to implement green building plans Hostetter, a Fullerton resident, is a longtime activist for sustainable building practices in Southern California. He has taught at Cal State Fullerton and Cal Poly Pomona. Irvine Ranch Water District located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine.

Mar 2 Sunday 3pm Garden Grove, 4pm Huntington Beach/Irvine/Laguna Beach/Lake Forest/Long Beach/San Clemente: "Yes We Can" Obama parties pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=111

Mar 3 Monday noon-1pm, Irvine: GEARS OF WAR: Blood, Oil, and the University UC Irvine Tabling and Flyering at Flagpoles

Mar 3 (1^st and 3^rd Mondays) 5-6pm, Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach Impeachment Action pub13.bravenet.com/calendar/viewevent.php?usernum=1042823059&y=2008&m=03&d=03&id=113104 The local impeachment movement is flourishing in Huntington Beach. Our goal is to pass a city impeachment resolution here and in other cities in Orange County. To find our more and participate please visit: ocimpeachmentsite.org and join huntingtonbeachimpeach@yahoogroups.com 2000 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA - rally at Yorktown/Main St. - 5 PM (signs available or bring your own) - Impeach for Peace, Impeach for Justice! for more information, e-mail Lynda Hernandez redwoodsforever@verizon.net

Mar 3 Monday 5-8pm, Irvine: Sir, No Sir UC Irvine SSTR 103 This awarding winning documentary film tells the long suppressed story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam. This is the story of one of the most vibrant and widespread upheavals of the 1960's - one that had a profound impact on American society but has been virtually obliterated from the collective histories of that time.

Mar 3 (1^st Monday) 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC-RAP General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Mar 3 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County Guest Speaker John MacMurray Democratic candidate for 72nd California Assembly District macmurray4the72nd.org Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92701 democratsofcentraloc.org

Mar 3 (1^st Monday) 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC-RAP General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Mar 3 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County Guest Speaker John MacMurray Democratic candidate for 72nd California Assembly District macmurray4the72nd.org Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92701 democratsofcentraloc.org

Mar 3 Monday 7pm, Seal Beach: Seal Beach Electric car and serial hybrid EV Meetup 1020 MarVista Seal Beach Seal Beach , CA 90740 562-430-2495 [possible carpool from the South Coast Metro (405 and 55 fwy)] hybridcars.meetup.com/48/calendar/7265917

Mar 4 Tuesday noon-1:30pm, Irvine: Making Gender Trouble: Opposing Imperialist Structure UC Irvine Cross Cultural Center White Room Anthropology Professor Sheila O'Rourke will speak on the ways that sexism and unequal gender practices take shape and function under the social, political, economic imperialist structures that shape our world. Her discussion will focus on the current U.S. oil-profit war in Iraq as well as on the growing exploitation of female immigrant labor within the U.S.

Mar 4 Tuesday 6-8pm, Irvine: Building Empire UC Irvine HIB 135 Around the world, the use of brutal dictatorial "client" regimes by various world powers has marked the violent history of colonialism and imperialist globalization from Latin America and Africa to the Middle East. The panel of speakers will focus on this bloody history, examining the role of U.S.-backed dictatorships in the Middle East as well as the broader strategic plans of the U.S. in the region.

Mar 4 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur meeting Patty's office: 4675 MacArthur Court Suite 1200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Fri Mar 31 Screening of The Devil Came on Horseback - Irvine Sat Apr 26 Screening of Sand and Sorrow - San Diego (in conjunction with TRE: Using the Body to Heal workshop) Familiar Voices screening??? Mar / Apr Congressional visits (PLEASE NOTE: we will begin planning visit agenda, but this is not the official pre-visit prep meeting for those actually going on Rep visits, that meeting time: TBD) Divestment and postcard campaigns will be discussed Annual Write In???

Mar 4 (1^st Tuesday) 6:30pm, Orange: Habitat for Humanity New Volunteer Orientation Sisters of St. Joseph's 480 Batavia Orange , CA 92868 habitatoc.org/news/calendar

Mar 4 Tuesday 7:30pm, Laguna Woods Village: Zohreh Behbehani "Understanding Immigration Issues" Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge Sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village

Mar 5 Wednesday noon-1pm, Irvine: GEARS OF WAR: Blood, Oil, and the University UC Imperialism UC Irvine at Flagpoles

Mar 5 Wednesday 6-8pm, Irvine: Soldiers Speak Out UC Irvine HIB 135 With the U.S. occupation of Iraq about to enter its sixth year, many soldiers are starting not only to voice their dissent but to organize actively against the U.S.'s genocidal war in the Middle East, which so far has left a body count of 3,970 U.S. soldiers and 1.2 million Iraqis. This event will explore the role and importance of soldiers in the antiwar movement. Drafted into the military during the Vietnam War, Professor Roger Marheine will discuss his conversion from draftee to Antiwar GI and the power soldiers have to stop the war. He will be joined by veterans from Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW).

Mar 5 Wednesday 6:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: A Lenten Prayer for Peace + Ethical Consumption Join us this evening in our corner of the world: Fair and Fairview to stand for Peace. Let our candles be our witness, our prayer for peace in the world. We'll be on our church corner this evening at 6:30pm with our signs and candles standing for peace. Kids are welcome to join in! Later this evening at 7pm the Missions and Adult Christian Education Commissions present: ETHICAL CONSUMPTION How to Save (The World) While You Spend Steve Spanier will share with us information, ideas, and his personal experience Of how to use your money to benefit the environment and yourself! Come to listen and learn! Reverend Sarah Halverson Fairview Community Church 2525 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 545-4610 ocfairviewchurch.org/node/233

Mar 5 (1^st Wednesday) 7pm, Costa Mesa: DFA-OC Monthly Meeting Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, Metropointe Shopping Center. Special speaker - Debbie Cook, candidate for 46th Congressional District. Plus Dwight Smith from Isaiah House in Santa Ana. We are still collecting non-perishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank. Our goal for March - 300 lbs for 600 meals. dfa-oc.org

Mar 6 Thursday 7am, Garden Grove: Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast, Guest speaker Sande Hart, founder of SARAH will talk about interfaith reconciliation- "What one person can do" www.sarah4hope.org/SARAH4Hope/mayors_prayer_breakfast.html

Mar 6 Thursday noon-1pm, Irvine: GEARS OF WAR: Blood, Oil, and the University Badges and Bullets Amir Abdel Mark Ali & Students UC Irvine at Flagpoles Student Center Terrace Tops

Mar 6 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine: Voting: Do You Count? UC Irvine Moss Cove B
The 2008 election is being hailed as a momentous event in the history of the U.S. With a war in the Middle East that seems to have no end, more poverty and lower wages across the country, bigger cuts in education and healthcare in almost every state, and an ever more vicious racism experienced in daily ICE raids, the legal lynching of the Jena Six, and post-Katrina New Orleans-many Americans are calling for CHANGE. But will your vote in November bring the changes working families and students want and need? The panel of speakers will facilitate a dialogue on electoral politics and the 2008 election, the history of social change, and the role voting plays in our society today.

Mar 6 (1^st Thursday) 6:45-8:30pm, Tustin: Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment Planning Committee Meeting Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA The Planning Committee meets monthly to plan the annual Caring for Creation conference in addition to other, smaller events that take place throughout the year. For more information, please visit our website at ocice.org.

Mar 6 (1^st Thursday) 7-8:45pm, Fullerton: DNOC (Democrats of North Orange County), monthly meeting at Sizzler, 1401 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831. Come for dinner at 6:00 and meeting from 7:00-8:45. This month's speaker will be Dan Parziale, speaking about the United Farm Workers, the National Farm Worker Ministry, and other groups who are part of a coalition, working for better conditions for farm workers. He will relate the effects of workers' conditions to other issues including food safety. For additional information, please contact Co-President, Sharon Brown, at shbrownsbr@aol.com

Mar 6 Thursday 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology on Tap Join us this evening for Theology on Tap at Karl Strauss Brewery in Costa Mesa at 7pm. If you're up for good food, good brew, and good conversation -come out this evening! We'll cover the bases of anything from God, Jesus, the Bible, religion-Easter -you name it! As usual, Fairview Community Church will pick up the tab on the appetizers and you can pick up your beverage of choice. Last night Fairview hosted a conversation about Ethical Consumption and its got me thinking about if how I spend my money 0and how often I consider the real cost of my purchases. It was a great presentation by Steve Spanier -and I think its worthy of some ToT conversation! Karl Strauss Brewery 901 S Coast Drive in Costa Mesa For more information, contact Rev. Sarah Halverson by email revsarah@ocfairviewchurch.org or call (714) 545-4610. ocfairviewchurch.org/node/226

Mar 6 Thursday 7-9:30 pm, Los Alamitos: Steve Blount's 67th AD Start of the Campaign at the Starting Gate Restaurant, 5052 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, 90720-2802 across from the Los Alamitos Racetrack where everyone can eat heartily & drink liberally, for Steve Blount's run at defeating Jim Silva in the 67th, CD. You Can Count on Blount $50 suggested donation. No host bar. Making History & Changing the World Together. Kinde Durkee Treasurer stblount@ca.rr.com - Days: 562-803-8675, ext 18 - Evenings & Weekends: 714-995-2128 - steveblount.org Mr. Steve You Can Count on Blount Will do three sets of chin-ups Donating $20 to a maximum of $200 For each chin-up he does To the non-profit of choice of those three people Whose business card is drawn at 7:30 pm

Mar 6 Thursday 8pm, Costa Mesa: Going GREEN in Orange County Avanti Cafe 259 E. 17th St. Costa Mesa , CA 92627 newurbanism.meetup.com/117/calendar/7451007

Mar 7 Friday 9-11:30am, Orange: Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County This quarter the topic will follow up on last quarter's presentation of the gang issue in our County by highlighting a few programs actually working to prevent gang activity. The panel will include: "Legislative Perspectives on Gang Violence Prevention" by Assembly- member Jose Solorio, Sixty-Ninth District. Chair, Public Safety Comm. "Why Work Works" by Shawna Smith, Associate Director, Taller San Jose. "Stop the Violence" by Fernando Leon, Founder & Executive Director, La Calle. 2004 Ambassador of Peace award recipient. "A Neighborhood Based Approach" by Ava Steaffens, President & CEO of KidWorks. "Education as a Way Out" by Jim Perez, M.A., Coordinator, Safe Schools & Support Services, OCDE - ACCESS. Light Breakfast will be served. St. Joseph Justice Center, 480 So. Batavia, Orange. RSVP to dstout@vpcoc.org Free Event bradycampaign.org/chapters/california

Mar 7 Friday 2:30pm, Anaheim: Tour of Tiger Woods Solar-Powered Learning Center Tiger Woods Learning Center One Tiger Woods Way Anaheim , CA 92801Tiger Woods Learning Center One Tiger Woods Way Anaheim , CA 92801 twlc.org The learning center uses Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) which means the windows themselves generate electricity. This is one of the only places in the country that is using this technology so its a great chance to see it up close. BIPV also refers to windows that have solar cells stuck between 2 panes of glass, the roof shingles you see made of PV, and other PV products that are integrated into building materials, but BIPV as glass itself is pretty interesting. alternativeenergy.meetup.com/172/calendar/7459753

Mar 7 Friday 5-7pm, Santa Ana: Support Councilwoman Katrina Foley Please join Sen. Lou Correa, Assemblyman Jose Solorio and many others in supporting her re-election to the Costa Mesa City Council! Home of Carina & Jim Pantone 1010 N. Lowell Street, Santa Ana CA $50 Host $100 Event Host $250 Event Sponsor $500 Committee Host $1000 Committee Sponsor $2500 Election Host $5000 Election Sponsor Please RSVP to Alicia Berhow at 714-978-2229 or alibwdem@yahoo.com

Mar 7 6:30pm, Anaheim: UUs for Justice in the Middle East will show a full length documentary entitled "HOLY LAND: Common Ground" This is an inspiring film which focuses on grass roots movements for peace by Israelis and Palestinians. Pot luck dinner commences at 6:30 and the film will be shown at 7:00 p.m. Discussion will follow. Unitarian Universalist Church 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 (corner of Santa Ana St.), 714-758-1050 uuchurchoc.org

Mar 7 (1^st Friday) 6:30-8:30pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series Born Into Brothels netlinktest.com/TO_DAN/images/resources/Born%20Into%20Brothels.pdf Winner of the 2005 Academy Award for Best Documentary Film. The most stigmatized people in Calcutta's red light district are not the prostitutes, but their children. In the face of abject poverty, abuse, and despair, these kids have little possibility of escaping their mother's fate or for creating another type of life. In Born into Brothels, directors Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman chronicle the amazing transformation of the children they come to know in the red light district. Briski, a professional photographer, gives them lessons and cameras, igniting latent sparks of artistic genius that reside in these children who live in the most sordid and seemingly hopeless world.
6:30 - 7:00 Gathering and Refreshments 7:00 - 8:00 Film Showing 8:00 - 8:30 Discussion There will be no peace vigil gathering during the winter months
St. Joseph Center Auditorium sistersofstjosephorange.org 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org

Mar 7 Friday 8:15-9pm, Irvine: Mikey Weinstein on "The Dangers of Christian Religious Fundamentalism" Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, legal counsel in the Reagan White House and Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (militaryreligiousfreedom.org), will speak about his efforts to combat the evangelical and fundamentalist Religious Right. Author of "With God On Our Side," Mr. Weinstein was recently named one of the fifty most influential American Jews by the national Jewish paper, The Forward. Co-sponsored by IUCC universitysynagogue.org/Default.aspx?mid=796&xmid=5256&ctl=Detail University Synagogue 3400 Michelson Irvine, CA 92612 If our parking lot is full, please park in the Bowling Alley across the street on the right side.

Mar 8 Saturday 9m-1pm, Mission Viejo: Jeronimo Creek Restoration Day Volunteers needed for ERF earthresource.org

Mar 8 Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm, Irvine: International Women's Day celebration co-sponsored by SARAH, Gather The Women, and The Pacifica Institute Hosted by The Pacifica Institute at 17851 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, Ca 92614 Reservations are required as space is limited. www.sarah4hope.org/SARAH4Hope/International_Womens_Day.html

Mar 8 Saturdays 10am, Santa Ana: Equality for All Leadership Meetings 1700 East Garry Ave, STE 120 (See Weekly: Saturdays)

Mar 8 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting at the Sisters of St. Joseph Justice Center, 480 S. Batavia. All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be discussing tentative plans for March 15th national day of action, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714)637-8313

CANCELED Mar 8 Saturday 10am, Santa Ana: Council of Clubs Meeting: Canceled Due to a variety of folks not being able to make the meeting tomorrow, I've decided to cancel the meeting which was scheduled for tomorrow at 10am. I apologize for the late notice, but it became clear today that there would only be a few folks there. I'll send out a notice for the next meeting. Thanks to those who were willing to come. Henry Vandermeir President, California Democratic Council CDC-CA.org (949)218-6344

Mar 8 (2^nd Saturday) 11am-12:30pm, Laguna Woods: People for Peace Rally Recognizing our country's fifth year of occupation of Iraq and its cost of life and limb, (over 704,000 US/Iraqi deaths), People for Peace will hold a Rally to emphasize we must bring our troops home now. Four Million innocent Iraqi civilians have fled their country while our tax dollars continue to fund this horrific war. The Peace Rally will be held in front of Washington Mutual Bank, at the corner of El Toro and Paseo de Valencia. . Everyone is urged to attend. Signs will be available or make your own. Parking is available in the rear of the bank. Info: 588-9367 Shirley Mcgovern adele@comline.com

Mar 8 Saturday 2pm, Orange: Movie Day! We'll be watching Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Or possibly The Corporation. 2545 E. Walnut Ave. Orange, CA 92867 alanwatts.meetup.com/8/calendar/7389156

Mar 8 Saturday 2-3:30pm, Newport Beach: Small Steps, Global Impact Simple actions we can all take to save the planet Max Isles will give a lighthearted talk with an extremely important message. The talk will focus on easy and effective steps everyone can take to save money, save natural resources and save the planet. There are simple, minor changes you can make in your home and personal life that will result in significant reductions of Green House Gas emissions and water use, thus improving everyone's quality of life. Location: Yogaworks, Newport Beach (230 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach) Price: Free! 100% of all and any donations go to Surfrider Foundation and Laguna Ocean Foundation. Free Stuff: Free reusable shopping bags, compact fluorescent light bulbs and house bricks! Sign up at: messengerfrommotherearth@gmail.com.

Mar 8 Saturday 4:30pm, Irvine: Todd Anglin Home For Children Little Hands Across the World Fundraiser Bridges at Hidden Valley (behind Wild Rivers Waterpark - adjacent to Verizon Amphitheater) 8800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Welcome by Beth Krom, Mayor of Irvine Performance by the International Peace Choir Elegant Dinner and Live Auction Come and enjoy a wide palette of delectable delights and drinks while browsing a variety of live and silent auction items Complementary wine and champagne Admission $45.00 per person R.S.V.P by February 23rd to 714-539-6863 or toddshomeforchildren@yahoo.com and receive 5 free opportunity tickets Please make checks payable to: Todd Anglin Home for Children P.O. Box 1551, Garden Grove, CA 92842-1551 toddanglinhomeforchildren.org

Mar 8 Saturday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County The Power of Nightmares, Part 3 ("The Shadows in the Cave") a one-hour BBC documentary that originally aired in 2004 and may be one of the most important films you will ever see. (following up our showing of part I at our January meeting and part II at our February meeting) Join us as we view this film and engage in our always lively and provocative follow-up discussion. The meeting is free and refreshments are served. at the Irvine Ranch Water District building at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. reclaimdemocracyoc.org/3.html

Mar 9 Sunday 11am, North Tustin: Peace Mission Report at Church of the Foothills Pastor Mike Holland and other members of his congregation who went on a trip to Israel and the West Bank Territories this last January with the Disciples Seminary Foundation will present a program in picture and story about their experiences. 19211 Dodge Ave at Newport North Tustin, California 92705

Mar 9 Sunday Noon, Long Beach: LONG BEACH AREA IRAQ VETERANS SPEAK OUT Local Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) Members Need Our Support to Join IVAW's Historic Winter Soldier Project In Washington, D.C. On The War's 5th Anniversary If you oppose the war in Iraq, then come to the fundraiser so local veterans can attend IVAW's Winter Soldier Investigation - Speakers from IVAW Silent Art Auction Childcare (Call 562-900-1009) Food There will be a donation at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information regarding IVAW or the Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan Project, please check out- ivaw.org/wintersoldier Sponsored by: Iraq Veterans Against the War; Military Families Speak Out - Long Beach; the Long Beach Area Peace Network; Unitarian-Universalist Church Social Action Committee. Endorsed by: The Gray Panthers First Congregational Church of Long Beach 241 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, California 90802

Mar 9 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: 70^th Action Assembly District Democratic Action Club Main topics: A discussion led by Mr. Richard Covey, a high school teacher and contributor to Daily Koss on line. The discussion will be on the major goals of the Club and will also be based on the Al Gore Book, The Assault on Reason. Second topic: California Democratic Annual Convention in San Jose and local Orange County persons running for various political offices. All Democrats invited. Location: Irvine Ranch Water District(IRWD) Administrative Headquarters located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine ,CA . The IRWD Headquarters is at the Northeast corner of Sand Canyon Avenue and Waterworks, which is also is one block South of Irvine Center Drive and on the second block North of Barranca Parkway. Both the I-405 and I-5 have exits onto Sand Canyon Drive.

Mar 9 (2^nd Sunday) 1-3pm, Fullerton: Progressive WIN OC (Progressive Women in North Orange County) at 2618 Amherst Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831, a presentation by the Campaign for Human Rights and also John MacMurray will speak about his candidacy for 72nd AD Representative. A potluck lunch of salad, fruit and other healthy things will be served first. We are now back to our regular schedule of the Second Sunday of the month call 714 6800012 for more information, or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com or go to our website: progressivewinoc.org.

Mar 11,18,25,Apr 1 Tuesdays 1:30-3:30pm, Irvine: Corporate Responsibility Issues (SS 301) Woodbridge Village Center unex.uci.edu/olli/courses/details.asp?cm_id=x&serial_id=00433&acadYear=2008&acadTerm=SPRING&reqtype=bytopic

Mar 11 Tuesday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano: Canyon Democrats Organizing Meeting El Adobe 31891 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano , CA 92675 The Canyon Democrats went "on hiatus" when the weather got cold, but many of the individuals involved are interested in getting the group going again. The March meeting of the South OC Democratic Club (socdc.org), the parent group of the Canyon Dems, is an organizing meeting for the summer and fall campaign season. We'll be breaking into several groups at this meeting, one of which will be those who wish to re-institute regular meetings of the Canyon Democrats. democrat.meetup.com/774/calendar/7321223

Mar 11 Tuesday 7pm, Fullerton: Professor Richard Turco, UCLA, Dept of Atmospheric Sciences "Global Change and Climate Geoengineering" Fullerton College Room 224 321 East Chapman Avenue fcfutures.fullcoll.edu/futures.events.s.08.htm

Mar 11 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Orange County Atheists International House of Pancakes at 18542 MacArthur Blvd in Irvine, ocatheists.com/archives/000052.shtml

Mar 11 Tuesday 8pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Warming Meetup Group Panera Bread 3988 Barranca Parkway Irvine , CA 92606 globalwarming.meetup.com/65/calendar/7322130

Mar 12 Wednesday 9am-3pm, Fullerton: 5 Years of War: A Reflection on the Human Cost We have a portion of the Quad reserved to set up a display of art, poems, posters, articles, and other sources of information to show the human cost of war. We want to provide a visible display to allow for a reflection of the human cost of war.
DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL ABOUT THE HUMAN COST OF WAR? Please feel free to put together a poster, pictures, art, etc. that tells a personal story of how the war has affected you, and/or someone you care about.
Since the United States has invaded Iraq some 1,000,000 Iraqi civilians have died, some 5,000,000 Iraqi civilians have had to leave their homes. There are thousands of dead, wounded and displaced civilians in Afghanistan. The death toll for American soldiers is over 3,000 with tens of thousands physically and emotionally wounded.
The Human Cost of war is experienced on the battlefield, in the homes of innocent civilians, and for years and years to come in the lives of individuals and in society as a whole. The ongoing human cost of war is reflected in the anguish, and loss that permeates peoples lives affected by the war, by the high suicide rates of returning soldiers (over 2,000 to date), in the post traumatic stress that is experienced by so many whose lives are shattered and twisted by war, in the homelessness of veterans and civilians displaced by war, and by a generation of Iraqi children whose future is unknown.
If you are interested in participating in this event please contact Karen Markley, Anthropology Department at kmarkley@fullcoll.edu. Fullerton College 321 East Chapman Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832

Mar 12 Wednesday 1-4pm, Irvine: State Watershed Program Forum San Joaquin Marsh, Irvine Ranch Water District Duck Club 5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA 92612 The California Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Watershed and Coastal Resources Program, County of Orange, are hosting a public forum to discuss the needs, opportunities and structure for a new California Watershed Program. Preliminary documents are posted at conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/wp/Pages/Index.aspx Contact John Lowrie (916) 324-9013

Mar 12 Wednesday 6:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: A Lenten Prayer for Peace 2525 Fairview Road Fair and Fairview (See also March 19)

Mar 12 Wednesday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: OC Grassroots Progressives Spoons California Grill 2601 Hotel Terrace (Dyer exit off 55) Turn right at Grand, left at Hotel Terr Santa Ana , CA 92705 Let's meet and talk about what we can do for our June primary to get more Democrats registered and voting. We have many important local elections to think about. And just as important, what will unite our party and help us win in November. Is a unity ticket possible? And what will be the "big" issue? Will Iraq and health care recede, and the economy be front and center? Please remember to bring your food or money donations for Second Harvest. This is a bad time for many families in Orange County, and Second Harvest lost many volunteers when they moved to Irvine. Please help our member Linda with this most worthwhile project! Please join us at Spoons for some snacks, drinks, dinner, or a yummy dessert at 6:30. Our formal program begins at 7:15. Make some new Democratic friends and let's get geared up for a winning election season. Spoons is located at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Hotel Terrace, right off the 55 Freeway at the Dyer Exit (Santa Ana side). grassrootsprog.meetup.com/1/calendar/7328450

Mar 12 (2^nd Wednesday) 7:00-8:30pm, Santa Ana: Families to Amend California's Three Strikes 1913 E. 17th St. Suite 105, Santa Ana, CA. 92705-8627 For more information, please call 714.904.4184 facts1.live.radicaldesigns.org/article.php?id=737

Mar 12 (2^nd Wednesday) 7:00pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Democratic Alliance featured speakers will be Lindsey Hopkins, Political Director, DPOC   Larry Herman, La Palma City Council International Association of Machinists Hall 5402 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 67thad.com

Mar 12 (2^nd Wednesday) 7:15pm, Laguna Woods Village: Laguna Woods Democratic Club to Screen "Uncounted," David Earnhardt's volatile film on election irregularities
Steve Spanier, director of the OC chapter of ReclaimDemocracy.org and a long time activist committed to creating and maintaining a true American democracy, will be the special guest of the Laguna Woods Democratic Club at its meeting at Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 1, Mr. Spanier will make comments and take questions after the showing of "Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections."
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker David Earnhardt's recently released feature-length film chronicles this century's election process malfunctions and explores the many ways in which individual votes don't get counted, including intimidation of minority voters, voting machines which either do not work or cannot produce a paper trail for recounts, and the sudden inaccuracy of exit polls after a 40-year success record, among others.
Club members and residents are invited to view this vitally important film on the big screen. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Club President Barbara Amster at 460-051 lw-dems.org

Mar 13 Thursday 2pm, Cypress: Read with League: "Make Them Go Away: Clint Eastwood, Christopher Reeve and the Case Against Disability Rights". Mary Johnson writes in this book about Disability Rights. Starting with the premise that there is widespread misinterpretation and misapplication of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the author looks at the case against disability rights. She responds with a compelling argument for defending the rights of the disabled. For further information contact Ginny Haussmann, Membership Co-Director, at Virginialdh@aol.com or 714-528-5854. 9525 Normandy Way Cypress, CA 90630 714-220-1338 lwvnoc.org

Mar 13 Thursday 6pm, Garden Grove: Disney Workers support meeting The last two weeks have been full of community actions and your support has been a great contribution to getting Disneyland Hotel Workers a contract that includes good wages and free employer based family healthcare.
On Thursday February 28th the community delegation sent a strong message to Disneyland Hotel management, that workers deserve good wages and family healthcare.We first went to the Grand Californian and then the Paradise Pier Hotel, we met with a Labor Relation representative.The delegation did a great job in sending a message and showing strong community support.
On Saturday March 1, over 250 Young Democrats participated in a worker picket line and conducted their own delegation to hotel management. They took the time during their Annual National Young Democrats Convention to show their solidarity with Disneyland Hotel Workers
Now its time to continue planning the next phase of our campaign!!! Come and help us develop our community support strategy.
We will be having our community support meeting at our offices located at 13252 Garden Grove Blvd. unitehere.org

Mar 13 Thursday 6pm, Orange: Region 18 Pre-Endorsement Conference Carpenter's Hall in Orange 1916 West Chapman Avenue 92855 Contact: Jim Moreno Region 16 Director jimmoreno@verizon.net

Mar 13 Thursday 6pm, Orange: Speak Out about Iraq at Chapman U. in the Irvine Lecture Hall. We are inviting anyone who's interested to share music, poetry, or any other kind of art related to war and/or the situation in Iraq. Please email Katie at blais101@chapman.edu if you know you would like to share something.

Mar 13 Thursday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club Join us in a Community Forum on "Urban Liberalism" with West Hollywood Mayor John Duran West Hollywood was the first city in southern California to oppose the war in Iraq, call for the impeachment of the president, to require a 20% set aside for low and moderate income housing in all new developments and has instituted some of the strongest rent control ordinances in California.
Mayor Duran has continued to take the lead on issues such as marriage equality, increasing city funding of the fine arts, and codifying the humane treatment of animals within the city limits. As an "aging rock n' roll lover," Mayor Duran continues to push for the historic preservation of the Sunset Strip. He has received numerous awards and accolades, including but not limited to being "one of the 20 most influential members of the gay community" by IN LA Magazine, "Friend of the Animals" by the U.S. Humane Society in 2003 and the L.A. Humanitarian Award for his dedication to human rights and AIDS activism.
With a common history of tolerance, historic and natural preservation, love of the arts, and an involved gay community, Laguna Beach and West Hollywood could well be "Sister" cities in many respects. Join us to see an outside perspective on how we can help make our village an even more livable and compassionate place.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 429 Cypress Street, North Laguna (For more information or to RSVP, please call (949) 235-8277) lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com/Meeting.aspx

Mar 13 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats at Jason's 416 West 4th St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Santa Ana city councilman David Benavides will be the guest speaker and food will be provided.

CANCELED Mar 14 Friday 4-5pm, Irvine: NO Friday Imagine Peace Vigil on Culver and Michelson this week

Mar 14 Friday 7-9pm, Irvine: Environmental Coalition for the Orange County Great Park on Restoration Ecology and Ecology at the OC Great Park Irvine Ranch Water District, Multipurpose Room, at 15600 Sand Canyon, Irvine Doors open at 6:45, Meeting starts with presentations at 7:00 p.m. Meeting to end at 9:00 PM at latest The first presentation will be by Peter Bowler, Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCI, Director of the UCI Arboretum, Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Minor in Global Sustainability (UCI), and Academic Coordinator for the UC Natural Reserve System's San Joaquin Marsh Reserve and Burns Pinyon Ridge Reserve. Following is a presentation by Milan Mitrovich of Green Shield Ecology, a landscape restoration firm. Milan is the Senior Wildlife Biologist for the Great Park Design Studio. Milan holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from UC Davis and San Diego State University. Prior to joining the Studio in May of 2007, he served for two years as the principal ecologist for the Nature Reserve of Orange County. For more information regarding the Environmental Coalition Please contact Stephanie Pacheco at stephaniepa@socal.rr.com or 714-963-1658

Mar 14/15 Friday 7pm/Saturday 2pm, Newport Beach: Paul Hawken: The Ecology of Commerce Newport Beach Public Library 1000 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach , CA 92660 nbplfoundation.org/speakers.html
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author. Starting at age 20, he dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. His practice has included starting and running ecological businesses, writing and teaching about the impact of commerce on living systems, and consulting with governments and corporations on economic development, industrial ecology, and environmental policy. blessedunrest.com

Mar 15 Saturday 9am-noon, Costa Mesa: Residential Water Efficient Landscape Classes Mesa Consolidated Water District 1965 Placentia Avenue Costa Mesa , CA 92627 Learn how to maintain beautiful and healthy landscape at your home while using less water! Space is limited and filled on a first-come-first served basis. For more information or to register, please call (949) 631-1205 mesawater.org/landscape_classes.php

Mar 15 Saturday 10am-noon, Laguna Hills: NWPC Breakfast with Laguna Beach Mayor Jane Egly and Political Consultant Kinde Durkee Everything you wanted to know about Politics but were afraid to ask! Want to learn more about the politics of Orange County. Join Laguna Beach Mayor Jane Egly as she talks about the effect of the Presidential and State Primaries on Orange County. Then Kinde Durkee, President of the prestigious political consulting firm Durkee & Associates, discusses political campaigns and their do's and don'ts. Event Info At the home of Rima Nashashibi Cost: $15.00 per person Free to New Members with a paid membership Call or email Tammi McIntyre nwpctammi@pacbell.net (949-697-7532) or Arlene Sontag arlenesontag@comline.com (949-206-1919) to RSVP and for directions.

Mar 15 Saturday 10am-3pm, Santa Ana: Moms For Mother Earth in Co-Sponsorship with the City of Santa Ana and many Extraordinary Volunteers Invite EVERYONE to a GREEN EARTH FESTIVAL Santiago Park and Nature Reserve 900 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA Native Plant and Tree Planting! Music, Food and Nature Crafts. Earth Friendly Businesses and Information to Live Life Naturally and Love the Life you Live! * Each person who plants a tree will be personally responsible for removing One Ton of carbon from the earth's atmosphere! * The Santiago Park and Nature Reserve is a refuge for the many birds and small animals that fled the 40,000 acres that were burned this fall in Orange County. momsformotherearth.org

Mar 15 Saturday 10am Santa Ana/noon Los Angeles: OC Peace Bus to the LA Protest Meet 10am at Denny's parking lot across from Santa Ana City College, 1503 W. 17th Contact answeroc@gmail.com Reservations recommended. Donations accepted

[New links] Mar 15 Saturday noon, Huntington Beach: HOW MANY MORE? Resist, Resist the War! Video: youtube.com/watch?v=8pGRvLtXP5g   youtube.com/watch?v=d5LRx6yGMNw   pissedonpolitics.com/2008/03/protest_at_huntington_beach_ca.htm Newspapers: ocregister.com/news/huntington-war-beach-1999780-march-peace   media.www.daily49er.com/media/storage/paper1042/news/2008/03/17/News/Surf-City.Usa.Sees.Silent.Protest-3271591.shtml   hbindependent.com/articles/2008/03/20/politics/hbi-iraqanniversary032008.txt   fullertonobserver.com/artman/uploads/foaprils.pdf (page 9) ( KPFA's Winter Soldier website: warcomeshome.org Iraq Veterans Against the War website: ivaw.org/wintersoldier Amy Goodman on Democracy Now is replaying parts of Winter Soldier all this week. democracynow.org )
* and much more! The OCPC will have limited edition t-shirts on hand (for $5 suggested donations)and limited edition 'zines chock full of peace-inspired content, including poetry, art and action tips to wage peace and resist, resist the war! 12PM-12:15PM Gather at Pier Plaza 12:30PM-1:30PM Silent March 1:30PM-1:45 PM WELCOME 1:45PM-2PM Children's Peace Choir 2PM-2:30PM Special Guest Speakers 2:30PM-2:45PM Winter Soldier Testimonial 3:15PM-3:45PM Arlington West Memorial 3:45PM-4PM CLOSING REMARKS For more information, please visit ocpeace.org. Questions? Call (714) 637-8313 or write to info@ocpeace.org. Thank you! Let's participate in Peace! 400 Pacific Coast Hwy. Meet beachside right where Pacific Coast Hwy and Main Street form a T-section. events.unitedforpeace.org/5yearstoomany/events/show/3361 Flyer: m15--bootsflyer.jpg m15--bootsbackside.jpg [OCTA's #1, #25, and #29 bus lines serve Huntington Beach and the pier. The fare is $1.25 per trip or $3.00 for an all day pass, which is good on an unlimited number or buses.octa.net]

Mar 15 Saturday noon-3pm, Claremont: Region 16 Pre-Endorsement Conference Claremont McKenna College (CMC) Mary Pickford Auditorium, Bauer Center South 500 E. 9th St. Claremont, CA 91711 Please call me for any information needs. Best Regards, John Smith CDP Region 16 Director 562-237-3482

Mar 15 Saturday 2:30pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club anaheimdemocrats.org

Mar 15 Saturday 2-6pm, Orange: Please Join Florice Hoffman For My Birthday Fundraiser In Support Of My Campaign For Orange Unified School District Board /261 W. Sparkleberry (Riverbend) Orange, CA 92865 (South of the 91 Freeway at Glassell/ Riverdale) $1000 Fireworks Sponsor $500 Balloon Sponsor $250 Candle Sponsor $50 For Two $35 Per Person Please RSVP to fhoffman@socal.rr.com or 714-282-1179 I look forward to seeing you soon and thank you for your support. etribute.durkeeandassociates.com/c.php?c=fhoffman Florice Hoffman For Orange Unified School District Board 8502 East Chapman Ave. #335 Orange, CA 92869 Tel: 714-282-1179 Fax: 714-282-7918 fhoffman@socal.rr.com Kinde Durkee, Treasurer FPPC No. 120780 Contributions are not tax deductible

Mar 15 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: AU-OC Flicks for Thought "With God on Our Side" George W. Bush and the Rise of the Religious Right in America au-oc.org Irvine Ranch Water District (Board Room) 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. (at Waterworks) Irvine, CA 92618 This documentary shows the recent history of the religious right and its influence on politics in America. It tells the story of religious incursion into government during both Democratic and Republican administrations. It shows a transformation of our secular roots into a genuflecting adherence to a narrow fundamentalist religious theocracy that violates not only our Constitution, but also the fundamental principles that will preserve our nation. Join us for an interesting documentary and lively discussion. In this election year, what is at stake? For information contact: Steph Campbell, (714) 299-4551, or e-mail orangecountyau@yahoo.com.

Mar 16 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: The Humanist Association of Orange County Dr. Francisco Ayala of UCI's Biology Department speaking on "Darwin and Intelligent Design Irvine Ranch Water District building located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. ochumanists.org

Mar 16-22 Sunday-Saturday, Huntington Beach/Santa Ana: Sunshine Week sunshineweek.org action.citizen.org/t/5489/signUp.jsp?key=3187

Mar 17 Monday 5pm-6:30pm, Fullerton: Sharon Quirk Fundraiser Plan to come support Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk.... St. Patrick's Day Reception & Fundraiser Steamers Cafe, 138 West Commonwealth Avenue in downtown Fullerton suggested contribution is $100 Please RSVP to Kathy Dasney at (714) 992-5213

Mar 18 Tuesday 6:30pm, Irvine: Let's Thank & Support Two Great Women Leaders The Home of Mariam Khosravani and Ben Abadi 6265 Sierra Siena Irvine, CA 92603 Two Great Women Leaders...As Bright As They Get Let's Applaud, Thank and Support Them, and...Retire Their Debt! Please Join Us For An Evening With Irvine Mayor Beth Krom and Chair of the Irvine Planning Commission Mary Ann Gaido Please RSVP to Caryn at 949-933-5091 or carynpuma@cox.net We encourage you to contribute to both Beth and Mary Ann Recommended Contribution Levels: $300 - $250 - $150 - $100 - $50 Please write separate checks for each campaign Beth Krom for Mayor - Gaido for City Council Bring to the event, or mail to: Beth Krom and Mary Ann Gaido PMB 211 14252 Culver Drive #A Irvine, CA 92604 For reporting purposes, please include the following on a separate sheet of paper: name, address, phone, occupation and employer
*A maximum of $360 may be contributed to Beth Krom for Mayor (Campaign ID#264741) by an individual or business. A maximum of $390 may be contributed to Gaido for City Council ( Campaign ID# 1288925) by an individual or business. $250 is the contribution limit for those businesses or individuals doing business with the City of Irvine, the Orange County Great Park Corporation, or any governmental agency with which the City of Irvine is affiliated. State law prohibits contributions of $100 or more in cash. Contributions by foreign nationals are prohibited by Federal law. Contributions are not considered charitable for income tax purposes. ocdemocrats.org/index.php/blogs/upcoming/lets_thank_support_two_great_women_leaders

Mar 18 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur meeting Patty's office: 4675 MacArthur Court Suite 1200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 - upcoming movie screenings (Devil Came on Horseback (Mar 31), Sand and Sorrow) - congressional visits - divestment campaign

Mar 18 Tuesday 6pm-7pm, Fullerton: North Orange County Precinct Workers. Join us as we work together to Change North Orange County to Blue. We will meet at the Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 N. Harbor, Fullerton; 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting. Bring your ideas, strategies, and other information to share. For more information please contact Peter Anderson, Precincts Chairperson, Democrats of North Orange County, anderspo@aol.com or 714-446-9283

Mar 18 Tuesday 6:30-8pm, Fullerton: Presentation Based on Al Gore's Award-Winning Documentary Film "An Inconvenient Truth" Hosted by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez along with Cal State Fullerton's Humanities & Social Sciences ICC, Environmental Studies Program, Department of Geological Sciences, Environmental Studies Student Association and Anthropology Students Association To register for this event, contact Jessica Fernandez at 714-621-0102. Cal State Fullerton Titan Student Union Pavilion C 2555 E. Nutwood Ave. Fullerton, CA 92834

Mar 18 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine: ACLU of Orange County The March meeting of the Orange County Chapter of the Southern California Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) will feature Kent Doss, consulting minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach and a board member of the Orange County Chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). He will speak on the response of the Let California Ring coalition to the petition currently circulating to amend the constitution of California to define marriage as between one man and one woman. The meeting will be held at the Irvine Ranch Water District in the lunch room. 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue @ Waterworks Way in Irvine. Doors will open at 7 pm and the speaker will commence at 7:30. The views expressed do not represent the views of the Irvine Ranch Water District. Contact: Birdie Reed rareed657@socal.rr.com, or ACLU-OC aclu_oc@yahoogroups.com (949) 660-5502

Mar 18 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County "HOLY LAND: Common Ground" We will show a full length documentary entitled "HOLY LAND: Common Ground." This inspiring new film focuses on grass roots movements for peace by Israelis and Palestinians. Discussion will follow.
Jeff Warner will give a brief report on the recent Sabeel conference.
We meet at the Irvine Ranch Water District Offices 15600 on Sand Canyon Ave between the 5 freeway and the 405. Get off the 5 freeway at Sand Canyon and go south to Waterworks Drive. Exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive. cousinscluboc.org

Mar 19 Wednesday 11:45am-1:30pm, Irvine: Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council - Understanding the African American Community in Orange County with Rev. Don Oliver, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Rev. John McReynolds, Second Baptist Church Santa Ana. at Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine 92604 Lunch is $10 with reservation, $12 with out a reservation. nmiinterfaith.org

Mar 19 (3^rd Wednesday) 2-4pm, Laguna Woods Village: "Write Makes Might" letter writing party, Hosted by Concerned Citizens You are invited to come, weigh in with our elected officials on key issues and make a difference. Clubhouse 1 Dining room 2

Mar 19 Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Orange: Candlelight Vigil for the 5th Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion Since March 19th falls on a Wednesday this year, Code Pink Orange County Chapter will be hosting a solemn candlelight vigil to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the U.S. invasion into and the current occupation of Iraq. We urge all Orange County residents to join us in demanding an end Old Towne Orange at the intersection of Chapman Ave. & Glassell St.(off the 22 and 55 Fwys). Near Chapman University. events.unitedforpeace.org/5yearstoomany/events/show/3504 (see also Weekly: Wednesdays)

canceled Mar 19 Wednesday 6-8pm, Irvine: No Iranian-American Democratic meeting in March due to Iranian New Year festivities iadoc.org/Whats_New/index.html

[followup] Mar 19 Wednesday 6-8pm, Irvine: IUCC Candlelight Peace Vigil Members and friends of Irvine United Congregational Church are invited to help us honor the American & Iraqi victims of five years of US occupation and to stand together for peace. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. Please bring candles, holders and signs. 308 W. Yale Loop Directions: NE corner of Alton Pkwy. & Culver Dr. by the baseball fields Contact: Felicity Figueroa events.unitedforpeace.org/5yearstoomany/events/show/3383 Flyer: dfa-oc.org/ON THE 5th ANNIVERSARY-AFSC display.doc followup: events.unitedforpeace.org/5yearstoomany/reports/3383

Mar 19 Wednesday 6:30pm, Orange: Judicial Independence; Is Democracy in Danger? (cf. Mar 1) A summing up of the judicial independence project for 2007 - 2008 Marcia Garten will give a presentation of the judicial system in California and especially in Orange County. Learn how our courts work, how judges are chosen or elected and how the average citizen can learn how to evaluate judges who are on the election ballot. Sisters of St. Joseph Conference Center 480 S. Batavia Orange, CA Classroom 4 coca.ca.lwvnet.org/calendar.html

Mar 19 Wednesday 6:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: Candle Light Vigil for Peace We will be meeting every Wednesday in Lent, beginning Feb 13 culminating March 19th. Members and Friends of Fairview Community Church will be praying for peace and lighting candles as a witness to peace. Please join us as we observe the anniversary of the war, and pray for an end to this war in Iraq and violence everywhere. We'll be on the corner of Fair and Fairview in Costa Mesa. 2525 Fairview Road ocfairviewchurch.org/node/268   events.unitedforpeace.org/5yearstoomany/events/show/3443 Flyer: dfa-oc.org/Candle Light Vigil.pdf

Mar 19 Wednesday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Vigil at Triangle Square Join us at a candlelight vigil. Honor the sacrifice. Change our priorities. Bring the troops home. The event details are: End this war! Newport Blvd. and 19th Street (Triangle Square) where the 55 freeway ends in Costa Mesa 1875 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Mar 19 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: Candlelight Vigil - 5th Anniversary of War in Iraq candlelight vigil commemorating the 5th Anniversary of the War on Iraq PCH & Main on Pier Huntington Beach, CA 92648 pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=45978

[NEW pictures] Mar 19 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Beach: 5 years...honor/action vigil Main Beach Coast Hwy/Ocean Pictures: jimrue.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album20 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Public venue candlelight vigil... community coming together as we have for 6 years...since before the war started to say no to the invasion and occupation of Iraq. pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=45220

Mar 19 Wednesday 7pm, Garden Grove: We're Paying Attention Vigil Garden Grove Village Green between Euclid and Main in Garden Grove Come join us to commemorate the anniversary of the Iraq War with a candlelight vigil held in full view of those passing on Euclid Ave and Main St. in Garden Grove.This location is handicap accessible. Well behaved pets would be welcome since we are meeting outdoors. Dress for an evening in the breeze and bring a candle or two. political.moveon.org/event/5yearsvigil/45073

Mar 19 Wednesday 7pm, Long Beach, etc.: More vigils pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=112

Mar 19 (3^rd Wednesday) 7pm, Long Beach: Amnesty International USA Group 175 Unitarian Universalist Church 5450 Atherton Street Long Beach, California 90815 Church telephone number: (562) 597-8445 aiusaoc.org/longbeach

Mar 19 Wednesday 7pm, Newport Beach: Stop Banning Ranch from becoming tract homes Newport Beach City Council Chambers 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach , CA 92663 949.644.3309

Mar 19 Wednesday 7:30pm, Newport Beach: Peace Prayer Service/Vigil in the Sanctuary at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. It was 5 years ago that the Iraq War began. All are welcome to join in a spiritual service where we will pray for the war to end with prayers for peace, scripture readings, silent prayers, music, and thoughts honoring service men ...(more)and women and civilians from all countries affected by the Iraq War. 2200 San Joaquin Road Newport Beach, CA 92660 pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=45988

Mar 20 Thursday 2pm, Laguna Woods Village: Book Review: "Cracking the Code" by Thom Hartmann Club House 1 Main Lounge In Cracking the Code, Thom Hartmann, America's most popular, informed, and articulate progressive talk show host and political analyst, tells us what makes humans vulnerable to unscrupulous propagandists and what we can do about it. It is essential reading for all Americans who are fed up with right-wing extremists manipulating our minds and politics to promote agendas contrary to our core values and interests.

Mar 20 (3^rd Thursday) 5:30-7pm, Huntington Beach: Declaration of Peace Southeast corner of Edinger and Beach Blvd. in Huntington Beach Signs Provided All are Welcome! The Declaration of Peace (declarationofpeace.org) calls on Congress to establish a concrete and rapid timetable for an end to the US war in Iraq for a peace process designed to create the conditions for security, reconstruction, and reconciliation. This plan must include: 1. Establishment of an Iraqi-led international peace process to create a roadmap to peace and security, 2. Bringing US troops home, 3. Closure of the US bases in Iraq, 4. Reconstruction and reconciliation in Iraq , and 5. Creation of a peace dividend by diverting funding for war to meeting human needs at home and abroad. For more information, please contact Pat Goodman patgoodman@yahoo.com or by calling 714-847-6617. pub13.bravenet.com/calendar/viewevent.php?usernum=1042823059&y=2008&m=03&d=20&id=115439

Mar 20 Thursday 6pm, Laguna Niguel: JFK Good Works Democratic Club Home of Lindy Garber 5 Sierra Vista Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 RSVP PLEASE 495 1931 Larry Agran, Irvine Council member, will speak about the Great Park. Still looking for another location to meet too. I'm checking with the Italian restaurant down the hill from me. Still looking for another location to meet too. I'm checking with the Italian restaurant down the hill from me. Call Jerry Davis with ideas, concerns. 498-5299 Lindy Garber Secy JFK Email us at jfk.good.works@gmail.com

Mar 20 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: O.C. Green Drinks OC Green Drinks crashes a charity art show & auction! Join us at the 98ten Fine Art Gallery 9810 Irvine Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618 The auction benefits local environmental organizations, including the Laguna Canyon Conservancy, The Surfrider Foundation, and Heal the Bay. The event will have music, food, and of course "green" drinks. Please RSVP to rsvp@ocgreenguide.com Rachel Hulan, Assoc. IIDA, CGBP O. C. Green Drinks Coordinator ocgreendrinks.blogspot.com

Mar 20 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Join Larry Agran, Beth Krom, Elaine Booth, Dr. Kimberly Salter and many more for a reception for Steve Young for Congress with special guest Governor Michael Dukakis, $100 per person. Lucca Cafe and Market, 6507 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine (Shady Canyon exit at the 405). To RSVP, call Marion at 949-640-4400, or e-mail at marionpack@cableone.net .

Mar 20 (alternate Thursdays) 8:30pm, Costa Mesa: Late Start Theology on Tap Today is Maundy Thursday. Therefore, we'll be holding a service remembering the Last Supper Jesus shared with his friends and disciples this evening at 7pm at Fairview Community Church. However, its also a Theology on Tap day. So we'll be starting ToT late this evening -but we will be there! Join us at 8:30pm at Karl Strauss Brewery on the patio for conversation, good food and good brew! Maybe we'll even talk about Maundy Thursday (what is that anyway?? -why do we do it?) As usual, we'll have free appetizers provided by Fairview Community Church and you can pick up your beverage of choice! See you this evening at 8:30pm (following our church service at 7pm at Fairview -if you're interested!) Reverend Sarah Halverson

Mar 22 Saturday 9am-Noon, Newport Beach: Upper Newport Bay restoration We will meet at the Bayview restoration site. Please park at the Muth Interpretive Center (directions are here: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/UNBweb/map.html#muth). Please walk down the bike path (away from Irvine Ave) and follow the signs to the restoration site. There is a 20 minute walk from the parking lot to the restoration site. Restrooms are available at the Muth Interpretive Center, but not at the restoration site.
What we'll do: We will remove the quick-growing invasive plants of the area including shortpod mustard, black mustard, wild radish, and horehound. We will also irrigate the native plants we've installed in this area over the last 4 months. ONLY 30 SPACES REMAIN AT THIS EVENT. PLEASE RSVP TO PARTICIPATE. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 949-640-0286 or myurko@coastal.ca.gov .

CANCELED Mar 22 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition general meeting Canceled Contrary to our usual "second and fourth Saturday" pattern, we will NOT hold an OCPC general meeting this Saturday. Our next meeting will probably be on April 12th, the second Saturday of April. Watch the calendar at ocpeace.org.
In lieu of an OCPC meeting Saturday, we'll try to show up early for RJ's gathering, like the official starting time of 5:00, while there's still a couple of hours of daylight, and hold some kind of a meeting on his patio. He might be a little short of seating, so if you have a folding chair, consider bringing it. Things we'll have to talk about: - Treasury transfer - Write-In - Soka Festival May 3rd - Chapman Peace & Earth Week, April 19th - Reprint stickers? (We're running low.)

Mar 22 Saturday 11am-1:30pm, Santa Ana: Precinct Captains Training Elections are won--or lost--one vote at a time, one neighborhood at a time. Becoming a Precinct Captain is one of the most important volunteer jobs that you can do. It's where you can really make a difference.
Our goal is to have a precinct leader in every precinct in the county. This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers, whether you're brand new or an old hand.
Democratic Party of Orange County Office 200 N. Main Street, Level "M" Santa Ana, CA 92701
The training will focus on how we can use the momentum from last month's California presidential primary as we head towards the June primary in order to turnout more Democratic voters. Please RSVP to Lindsay Hopkins at 714-835-5158 or lindsay@ocdemocrats.org.

Mar 22 Saturday 4-7pm, Santa Ana: CAMPAIGN ELECTION KICK-OFF PARTY In support of: Cecilia Aguinaga for Santa Ana School Board 2008 416 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 347-1120 (Free Parking) Honored Speakers: Joe Soto - Mayor City of San Juan Capistrano Sal Tinajero - Councilman, City of Santa Ana Sponsorship Levels: $1,000 Diamond Sponsor $500 Gold Sponsor $250 Silver Sponsor $99 Bronze Sponsor $50 Friend Refreshments & Hors d'oeuvres $35.00 per person Direct: (714) 478 2918 ceciaguinaga@msn.com web: ceciliaaguinaga.com

Mar 22 Saturday 5pm, Orange: Spring Equinox Gathering at RJ's Farm Potluck Camping (optional) son jarocho organic Zapatista coffee Brewed over the fire open mic campfire expression stinging nettles experimental fermented beverages bonfire made with organic fuel OC Voice newspapers drum circle community composting Info: (714)381-5331

Mar 22 Saturday 6pm, Laguna Beach: Humane Californians Celebrate Like Party Animals It's time to celebrate our victory in collecting nearly 800,000 signatures to help farmed animals in California. OC Humane Farmed Party Animal Volunteers are cordially invited to a Potluck Victory Party! Please bring a vegan dish (for each person attending) to share with 8 to 10 people including serving utensils. We request that a recipe or ingredient list to accompany your dish be provided. RSVP by Saturday, March 15 and let everyone know what dish you're planning to bring. Please contact Dina with any questions or recipe ideas ocvegan@yahoo.com 949.939.4841. evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=HCMRXBJMCDKKKXEJLOCA

Mar 23 Sunday Noon, Fountain Valley: Banner-Making Party Hey fellow rebels, the Choctaw sisters say OK! This Sunday (Easter) at noon. Banner-making party at their house in Fountain Valley. DO NOT wear your Easter best or you'll get black paint all over it! 9893 Peralta River Circle, Fountain Valley 92708. Near Brookhurst and Slater. Call 714-334-2873 if you get lost. (OK I see most of you just got something from Marselle while I was busy writing this.) Vern Pat Nelson Committee to Retire Dana Rohrabacher (714) 235-VERN ChezVern@aol.com

Mar 23 Sunday 1-3 PM, Irvine: Newport Beach Bay Democrats The Irvine Ranch Water District changed the location of the meeting to Its Administrative Headquarters located at 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine. This is different from the previously given address at Duck Club. Directions to new location: From the I-405 and the I-55 Go Southeast toward San Diego for 5 exits and exit onto Sand Canyon Avenue. Turn right onto that Avenue and go North toward the Mountains for about 2 miles passing Barranca Parkway and then the U.S. Post Office on your right and going across Waterworks by 200 feet. Turn right into the first driveway and park. We will be past the door on your right in the lunchroom, which is the 3rd door after going inside the building on your left. Added topics for discussion: a) The State and National Debt. Are the levels of debt a problem? b) Its the Economy - What can the Federal Reserve Bank, Congress and the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and State Governments do to improve the economy and when should they be taking action? c) What should we be doing now and in the next few months to re-unite the Democratic Party after what appears to be a bruising fight for the Presidential Nomination to 1) get out volunteers 2) Get citizens to vote?

Mar 24 Monday Noon-1:30pm, Irvine: The Democratic Foundation of Orange County Cordially invites you to a Speakers' Luncheon Series Featuring Elected Women of Orange County The Hon. Beth Krom Mayor, Irvine The Hon. Sharon Quirk Mayor, Fullerton The Hon. Rose Espinoza Mayor, La Habra The Hon. Katrina Foley Councilwoman, Costa Mesa The Hon. Toni Iseman Councilwoman, Laguna Beach The Hon. Lorri Galloway Councilwoman, Anaheim The Hon. Debbie Cook Mayor, Huntington Beach and Candidate for Congress from the 46th CD The Caspian Restaurant, Heritage Square 14100 Culver Drive Irvine, CA 92604 $10 - DFOC Members current with DFOC Membership $25 - Non-Members Cash Bar Kindly RSVP to Karen at 714-979-4436 or Karen@dfoc.com

Mar 24 Monday 6pm, Orange: 4,000 TROOPS DEAD VIGIL Media coverage: www.myfoxla.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=DB9D2BE4042472CCECE1D018132EF06F?contentId=6122508&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1   video.ktla.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?clipId1=2319640&at1=News&vt1=v&h1=Grim+Milestone+In+Iraq+As+U%2ES%2E+Death+Toll+Reaches+4%2C000+%2D+Grant+Rampy+Reports&d1=181267&redirUrl=http://www.ktla.com&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//video.ktla.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp%3FclipId1%3D2319640%26at1%3DNews%26vt1%3Dv%26h1%3DGrim+Milestone+In+Iraq+As+U%252ES%252E+Death+Toll+Reaches+4%252C000+%252D+Grant+Rampy+Reports%26d1%3D181267%26redirUrl%3Dhttp%3A//www.ktla.com%26activePane%3Dinfo%26LaunchPageAdTag%3Dhomepage%26clipFormat%3D&rnd=27274152   www.ocregister.com/articles/killed-lemieux-orange-2005062-war-soldiers">www.ocregister.com/articles/killed-lemieux-orange-2005062-war-soldiers The death toll for our soldiers fighting in Iraq has now very sadly reached 4,000. Please come and support MFSO for a candlelight vigil to honor these fallen heros and to commemorate this somber occasion. Military Families Speak Out urges you to participate in a Candlelight Vigil at Veterans Memorial Park To both remember and honor the fallen and raise public awareness of the needless loss of lives, MFSO requests that you bring a white flower, written messages, photos, and artwork... Where: Veteran's Memorial at Depot Park 100 N. Atchison Street, Orange, CA (3 1/2 blocks west of the Orange Circle off Chapman Ave.) Free Public Parking at the Orange Train Depot Support the Troops! Bring them home now! Take care of them when they get here! 714.508.8103 562.833.8035 Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapter mfsooc.org myspace.com/ocmfso 562-833-8035 Support Our Troops Bring Them Home Now! Take Care of Them After They Get Home

[new location] Mar 24 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Orange County Democratic Central Committee Meeting Our regular meeting location, the Carpenter's hall, is currently under construction. The March meeting will be held at Teamsters Local 952 140 S. Marks Way Orange, CA 92868 All meetings are still on the 4^th Monday of the month and begin at 7:00 pm. Doors will be open at 6:30 pm for registration. Please feel free to call our office at 714-835-5158 with any questions.

Mar 25 Tuesday Noon, Newport Beach: Join the Orange County Labor Federation and picket McCain unionvoice.org/orangecountyaflcio/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=16596369 Orange County Fundraising Luncheon The Island Hotel 690 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 For more information, contact Carlos Camacho. Email: Carlos@oclabor.org or phone 714-385-1534

Mar 25 (4^th Tuesday) 12:30pm, Seal Beach: Leisure World Democratic Club of Seal Beach Clubhouse 4 (corner of St. Andrews & Northwood), featuring Frank Van Nostrand, Social Security Public Affairs, "Ten Myths about Social Security"

Mar 25 Tuesday 6-8:30pm, Orange: The Orange County National Organization of Women, NOW Cordially invites you to join us for A Guatemalan Experience... Dinner and Entertainment To Benefit: MIA, Mujeres Iniciando en Las Americas, an organization that campaigns against gender bias and domestic violence in Guatemala. MIA provides financial support to organizations in Guatemala with similar missions, such as Sobrevivientes, a Guatemalan organization led by Nobel Prize nominee Norma Cruz, who works for women's rights in Guatemala. miamericas.info. We can help stop Femicide! Speaker: Lucia Muñoz-Topic: "Guatemalan Women, Hidden in Plain Sight" As Founder and executive director of MIA, Ms. Muñoz works with students and others in the U.S. raising awareness about this issue, and also works with Sobrevivientes in Guatemala to end femicide.
Where: Orange Public Library, Community Room 101 N. Center Ave. Orange, CA 92866 Cost: Cost: $25.00 (Proceeds to benefit MIA) To reserve a seat, please RSVP and mail check to address below. RSVP: By 3/20/08 to: orangecountynow@yahoo.com We'll need a head count for dinner! Tax ID: # 95-2242244; donations for MIA are gratefully accepted and may be mailed to: Orange County NOW, P.O. Box 307, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 Check made out to: OC NOW?on the Memo line: "For MIA"
On May 1, 2007 the House and the Senate passed two resolutions: House Resolution 100 submitted by Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis & Senate Resolution 178 submitted by Senator Jeff Bingaman. The Resolution condemns the murders and expresses condolences and support to families of victims. Specifically, the resolution encourages the Government of Guatemala to recognize domestic violence as a crime and to promptly investigate the killings and prosecute those responsible. It also encourages adequate resources for police and prosecutors to investigate the murders thoroughly and urges the U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala to meet with the families of the victims. Finally, it recommends that the Secretary of State develop a comprehensive plan to address and combat the growing problem of violence against women in Latin America. libertadlatina.org/Crisis_Indigenous_LatAm_Guatemala_Index.htm

Mar 25 (4^th Tuesday) 7pm Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is pleased to present: Ann Bellis, on "Corporate Arson for Profit?" The reality behind Southern California's wildfires. 7:00pm (6:30 for food & drink, no minimum required) Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 Contact admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org   patrickhenrythinktank.org

Mar 25 (4^th Tuesday) 7pm, Orange: Amnesty International USA Group 141aiusaoc.org/orange Sisters of St. Joseph 480 South Batavia Street Orange, California 92868 For more information, e-mail ai_orange@aiusaoc.org .

Mar 26 Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Orange: Extra turnout needed at Orange Circle Wednesdays Some right-wing group continues to join the Code Pink Wednesday Vigils at the Orange Circle. (Every Wednesday 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the intersection of Glassell & Chapman in Orange) They are variously reported as coming from: - a biker club of an American Legion post - a bunch of Freepers - a chapter of the notoriously xenophobic Minutemen and "Save our State" Whoever they are, they are apparently believing some propaganda to the effect that Code Pink is "against the military", whatever that might mean to them. Fortunately, much of what they carry, such as U.S. flags and "Support the Troops" signs, is not much different from what one might see in any antiwar demo. So as long as enough peace-promoting folks show up, the public will probably think it looks like one big Code Pink demo.

Mar 26 Wednesday 6pm, Santa Ana: To celebrate survivors of sexual assault during April, which is sexual assault awareness month, Sexual Assault Victims Services is encouraging victims and their supporters to come to one of the following locations and decorate a shirt, which will then be hung on a clothesline as a symbol of a victim who has dared to come forward and tell her story. The locations for making shirts are: 1. Dyer Rd. in Santa Ana on March 26th at 6pm. Call (949) 752-1971 1971 2. Saddleback College on 4-17, 9-4. 3. UCI on 4-21, 9-5. Call Dawn Floor or Tara Wright (949) 417-2108 re. events at Saddleback or UCI.

Mar 26 Wednesday 6:30 pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County 17967 Bushard, 2nd Floor, Fountain Valley. Jill Hardy, City Council Member of Huntington Beach will speak on the importance of electing Democrats to non-partisan positions as well as provide guidance on how this can be done. Also John Smith, California Region 16 Director will be in attendance to speak on the Redistricting Initiative. Check the web site at dcwoc.org for more information.

Mar 26 Wednesday 7pm, Tustin: Let's Help America Discussion topics: Preparing for the San Jose Democratic California Democratic Convention and for the June Primary and for the November 2008 Presidential elections. Location: China Palace, 13444 Newport Ave Tustin CA 92780 (714) 544-7167 Directions From the I-5 and I-55 go South on the I-5 and Exit on the first exit at Newport Beach Blvd. Go North toward the Mountains for about 3.5 miles until reaching Bryant Avenue at a light. The restaurant is on your right after passing Bryant Avenue by 50 feet. Ask for the Help America table. Most Diners cost from $9 to $14 with tip and tax. johnkerry.meetup.com/702/calendar/7383701

Mar 27 Thursday 11:30am-1pm, Fullerton: Lunch with League of Women Voters: "Immigration: Viable Policies to Manage Immigration". The public is invited to join us for this special presentation. Send in your reservation ASAP Sizzler 1401 North Harbor Blvd Fullerton, CA Cost 12. You may purchase a coupon book for 65 dollars for 6 events. Bring a friend. Reservations call 714-254-7440 or email bfhf1951@aol.com Choice of Steak, Chicken, or Salad Bar lwvnoc.org

Mar 27 Thursday 5:30-7:30 pm, Santa Ana: Assemblyman Jose Solorio invites you to a Cocktail Reception in Support of the Kick-Off of his 2008 Re-Election Campaign Original Mike's Restaurant - 100 South Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 $50 per person Bronze Sponsor $250 Silver Sponsor $1,000 Gold Sponsor $1,500 Platinum Sponsor $3,600 To RSVP or for more information, please contact Denise via e-mail at Denise@JoseSolorio.com or by calling 714-401-5053.

Mar 27 Thursday 5:30-8 pm, Newport Beach: Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club Club organization decisions: Goals, objectives, location, etc. RSVP at evite.com Complete Contact Us form or call: (949 723 1735) with email address and evite will be sent. newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

Mar 27 Thursday 7-9pm, Huntington Beach: The Coastal Convergence Society is pleased to host a showing of Zeitgeist. If you want to know the forces behind our current problems come see this film. No charge...bring your appetite for pizza and change. To view a trailer see: zeitgeistmovie.com Roundtable Pizza at Beach and Adams Huntington Beach. Down the sidewalk from Mother's Market

[recommended - editor] Mar 27 Thursday 7pm, Garden Grove: The Future of Food - a documentary film THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade. Saint Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church 13091 Galway St, Garden Grove, California Garden Grove , CA 92844 714-319-1947 peace.meetup.com/176/calendar/7347397

Mar 27 (Last Thursday) 7:30 pm, Irvine: Amnesty International Group 178 (Irvine) Irvine United Congregational Church (Plumer Hall) 4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, California 92604 (949) 733-0220 aiusaoc.org/irvine/group_info/meeting.html

Mar 28-29 Friday noon-Saturday 3:4pm, Costa Mesa: Gender and Justice Conference Plenary 1: Justice, Gender and the Media Plenary 2: Justice, Gender and Domestic Violence Plenary 3: Justice, Gender and Human Trafficking Workshop 1 Negotiation: Achieving More by Learning from Both Genders Women and Politics in Kurdistan Q & A Panel Laura Lederer, Elizabeth Leonard, Mimi Haddad, Esther Ntoto Facilitated by Sheri Benvenuti Director, Center for Women's Studies Workshop 2 Gender, Justice, and Race: A Panel Discussion Gender, Power and the Biblical Text The Church as a Structural Change Agent to Fight Human Trafficking Gendered Realities Closing Plenary: Gender and History, Justice Now Vanguard University 55 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626-6520 vanguard.edu/cws Contact: cws@vanguard.edu

[NEW summaries and reviews] Mar 28-30 Friday noon-Sunday 2pm, San Jose: CDP State Convention pdamerica.org/articles/chapters/ca-2008-04-01-16-21-35-chapters.php cadem.org/convention San Jose Convention Center 150 West San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95113 cadem.org/site/c.jrLZK2PyHmF/b.3904469

Mar 28 Friday 6:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: Organic Dinner and Eco-Presentation: Water Pollution Sources and Solutions What You Can Do to Help Rick Wilson, Coastal Management Coordinator with Surfrider Foundation, will share information about water pollution at our beaches and discuss solutions that are being implemented. Additionally, he'll tell us what we can do individually to make the water cleaner and healthier for the marine ecosystem. He'll share how the best solutions provide additional benefits, including water conservation and cost savings.
The evening will begin with an organic meal made with local fruits and vegetables prepared by Deanna Moore and friends. Cost: $20 Please bring utensils, plates, and a beverage. Babysitter provided at $10 per child RSVP by March 26th at (949) 481-4040 Center for Spiritual Living OC 27121 Calle Arroyo (Suite 2200) San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 centerforspirituallivingoc.org

Mar 28 Friday 7pm, Long Beach: Candlelight Vigil PLEASE JOIN US! LONG BEACH AREA PEACE NETWORK (LBAPN) & MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT (MFSO-OC & LB) We invite you to participate in a 7 PM Candlelight Vigil WHY: To Remember and To Honor the fallen and To raise public awareness of the needless loss of lives. 4,000 HOW MANY MORE? March 19, 2008, was five years since our country invaded Iraq. On Sunday, March 23, 2008, the 4,000th American Forces' death was listed by the Department of Defense, see icasualties.org WHERE: Corner of Nieto & E 2nd St., Belmont Shores in Long Beach PLEASE BRING: A white flower, written messages, photos, and artwork and appropriate signs and candles Support the Troops! Bring them home now! Take care of them when they get here! mfsooc.org 562.833.8035 lbapn.net 562.900.1009

Mar 29 Saturday 7am-noon, Fullerton: Friends of Coyote Hills 7th Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser Help raise funds to Save Coyote Hills 172 Hillcrest Dr., Fullerton Between Fullerton High and Hillcrest Park. From Harbor Blvd take E. Valley View Dr. (opposite Ralph's), one block. Right on Lemon, one block. Right on Hillcrest to 172. Tons of bargains. Come early for best selection! We need donations! Please drop off items at the same address, at the end of the driveway, Friday from 2 - 7 p.m. We welcome your donations, especially children's items and sporting goods. Please: working items in good condition ONLY. Contact Karen with questions: 714 526-1386. coyotehills.org

[NEW articles] New Mar 29 Saturday 8am-Noon, Lake Forest: Articles: ocregister.com/articles/day-laborers-lake-2007500-forest-work  ocregister.com/articles/laborers-day-lake-2008130-forest-work I just wanted to remind you that you are all invited to participate on the Lake Forest Day Laborer Fire Relief Brigade Action. We will be meeting on Saturday, March 29th, at 8am at the corner of Jeronimo and Orange and carpooling to Modjeska Canyon (like 9 miles from the corner) where we will start with a press conference to denounce all the abuses that have been going on at the corner, and the City's tactics to get rid of the day laborers. The press conference will be at Santiago Canyon Rd and Modjeska Canyon Rd on Modjeska Canyon Rd at 9am After that, we will be helping a really cool lady who is ready to send a very pro-immigrant, pro-day laborer message to the press. At 12pm they will provide us with lunch, and that will be it. They will also provide us with water throughout the day. We will be having day laborers from other corners helping during the clean up and sending their messages of support for their brothers from Lake Forest. Attached is the poster with the information. We might need a little bit of help transporting the day laborers from Lake Forest to Modjeska Canyon and back to their corner once we are done. Please, don't hesitate to email me o call me if you have any questions about the action. The workers are very motivated, and I know they will feel very happy to see you at their action. Thank you, Veronica Federovsky, West Coast Coordinator National Day Laborer Organizing Network 675 S. Park View St, suite B Los Angeles, CA 90057 ndlon.org email: veritofede@yahoo.com (213) 380-2786

Mar 29 (last Saturday) 10am-noon, Seal Beach: Senior Patriots Against the War End the war-Bring the troops back home-Take care of them when they do come home. Senior Patriots Against the War is tightly focused on the above agenda only. We ask that other demonstrators joining us not bring signs regarding other causes which may dilute our message. Protest at Seal Beach Blvd, At the entrance to Leisure World right next to Boeing plant and not too far from the Naval Weapons Stations, Seal Beach exit off the 405. Parking is at the Seal Beach Market. People need to bring their own signs. For more info: Tom Pontac at: to2runners@verizon.net or Jackie Bunnell at jackie.bunnell@verizon.net

Mar 29 Saturday noon-midnight, Newport Beach: Recognizing Their Service - A Benefit Concert to Support Our Troops and Our Veterans. A full day of music with numerous bands such as The Midnight Ramblers, The Delta 88's, and comedy entertainment too, with Master of Ceremony, Steve Young, at the Tee Room, 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. This benefit is in conjunction with, and in support of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California Foundation. For more information go to - disabledvets.netfirms.com

Mar 29 Saturday 3-5:45pm, Laguna Woods: Workshop by RESULTS founder for you to look at activism with the top citizens' lobby to create political will to end needless death from dire global poverty, hunger & disease, and for self-sufficiency via micro-loans lw-dems.org#RESULTS Think you can't change the world? Learn how you CAN: Leverage an hr/wk into powerful speaking/writing to Congress, media, AID, World Bank to prioritize truly life-saving, poverty-ending, aid.  Event's website: results-oc.blogspot.com Clubhouse 3, Dining Rm 1, 23822 Avenida Sevilla, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 Note: RSVP needed (for gate entry, directions) to Jonathan Adler, 949-581-2178 or LawGuruLaguna@yahoo.com

Mar 29 Saturday 7pm, Costa Mesa: For the Bible Tells Me So forthebibletellsmeso.org Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? for the BIBLE tells me so offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity. Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church 1259 Victoria Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 For additional information, contact Kent Doss (kentdoss@yahoo.com) or Brenda Thompson (b.thompson@marelich.com)

Mar 29 Saturday 8-9pm, Sidney, San Francisco, ...: Earth Hour earthhour.org Turn off the Lights, Save the Earth = join an international event, rolling across the planet Saturday night! On Saturday, March 29, join millions of people around our big blue planet for Earth Hour. Together, we'll reduce greenhouse gases and make a major statement about global warming. Just turn off your lights for one hour starting at 8 p.m. local time. Earth Hour was born in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, when 2.2 million residents and 2,100 businesses took a step to protect Earth's resources: they turned off the lights for one hour. This simple act reduced the city's energy consumption by 10 percent - the equivalent of taking 48,000 cars off the road for one hour. Less electricity, less coal mined and burned, less global warming together!! There is power in numbers. Mark your calendar for March 29 and join others when Earth Hour goes global! wonderful computer-video to watch if you click here: smh.com.au/earthhour/2008

[New Audio link] Mar 30 Sunday 5:30-9pm, Orange: Interfaith Peace Ministry of Orange County Annual Dinner Meeting * Paul Delp Award: Center for Citizen Peacebuilding @ UCI * Keynote Speaker: Rev Louis Chase, Pastor Hamilton United Methodist Church & President, Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace (ICUJP) Topic: Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence [Audio recording: lasoundposse.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/revchase.mp3] * Tribute to Gwen Felton, Co-Founder of IPMOC Chapman University, Argyros Forum, Room 209 One University Dr, Orange, CA $25 per person RSVP (714)771-2901 ipmoc.org

Mar 31 Monday 7-8:30 AM, Santa Ana: LEAFLETING counter military recruiters! It's been a while since we've had one of these, now that our strategy to demilitarize public high schools in Santa Ana includes but *one* leafleting instead of two. So make no excuses and support the protection of student privacy, their right to live long and prosper, and protracted peace instead of protracted war! Please tell us if you're coming. We need to know how many hands we can count on that morning. We'd also appreciate a phone number for reminder calls.
--Thu-Trang for OC Recruitment Awareness Project (714) 649-0501 info line | oc-rap.org
WHAT: Handing out literature to high school students and interested parents, plus Opt-Out Forms--IMPORTANT!!! We call it leafleting!
WHO: You. And hopefully many other volunteers. Direct questions/RSVPs to Thu-Trang: autumnpage@gmail.com // (714) 363-7869 mobile
WHEN: Monday, March 31 // 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Note: volunteers may leave any time; we understand you got work, school and so on because so do we.
WHERE: Middle College High School, 1530 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 // map Parking information will be available when you RSVP.
WHY: Toward the end of demilitarizing all high schools in Santa Ana Unified. Students who want to enlist may go to a local recruiting station just as students interested in a particular university pay a visit to the campus.
Debriefing: We will meet at the Denny's across the street afterward for coffee/breakfast and discussion about the morning's events.

Mar 31 Monday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter Steve Young for Congress Hdqtrs 101 Pacifica, Irvine TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE: * De-briefing Calif Dem Party Convention Presidential and local Campaigns "Healthcare NOT Warfare" . . . and anything else YOU want to talk about! Thanks for your participation, . . .and all you are doing! Peace and Health, Dr Bill pdamerica.org

Mar 31 (Last Monday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: Amnesty International Huntington Beach General Meeting Adult Center Saints Simon & Jude Church 20444 Magnolia Huntington Beach, CA 92646 We will be working on Actions for Darfur and Discuss our upcoming series on Understanding Islam and Human Rights . . . hbamnesty.com/events.htm

Mar 31 Monday 7pm, Irvine: The Devil Came on Horseback presented by Orange County for Darfur & University Synagogue 3400 Michelson Irvine, CA 92612 livingubuntu.org/events/2008/devil-came-on-horseback.php

Apr 1 Tuesday 8:30am-1pm, Irvine: Ministering to People Living With HIV/AIDS A Training Opportunity for Clergy and Faith Community Leaders In Orange County Presented By: Rev. Ty Rose, ASF Outreach Chaplain The Mental Health Staff and Health Education Staff of AIDS Services Foundation Orange County 17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J Irvine, CA 92614 Please RSVP no later than Wednesday March 26 to: Ty Rose trose@ocasf.org 949.809.8762. When you RSVP, please include your name, the Faith Community you represent, title or position in your Faith Community, e-mail address, and phone number including area code. ocasf.org

Apr 1 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: Orange County for Darfur: Congressional visits preparation meeting Patty's office 4675 MacArthur Court Suite 1200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 (DOORS LOCK AT 7pm, CALL CELL IF LOCKED OUT) Campbell office - Fri Apr 4 10am (Newport Beach) Miller office - Fri Apr 4 3pm (Brea) Sanchez office - Fri Apr 11 10am (Garden Grove) Calvert, Rohrabacher, Royce - postponed due to schedule conflicts - appointment times TBD barbara@livingubuntu.org

Apr 1 Tuesday 6:30pm, Orang