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Jul 21 (3^rd Wednesday) noon-1pm, Brea/Garden Grove/Huntington Beach/Mission Viejo/Newport Beach/Orange: "brownbag" lunch vigils

May 1 Saturday 9am-2pm, Huntington Beach: A Traditional May Day and Earth Day Celebration & Native Plant Sale shipleynature.org

May 1 Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Aliso Viejo: Soka University's 9th Annual International Festival Peace Lake Area, Recreation Center, Founders Hall, University Drive, Founders Walk - Soka University, Aliso Viejo - 1 University Drive - Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Admission Free, Parking on campus: $10 (please carpool!). Enjoy over 700 international musicians and dancers performing on three stages, wonderful international food, over 150 exhibitors, children's Adventure Land with bounce house and superslide, art exhibitions, ceramic sale, recycled treasures sale and more. soka.edu/news_events/events/2010/05/Soka-Universitys-9th-Annual-International-Festival.aspx

May 1 Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm, Aliso Viejo: Reception In Honor of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez at Hoffman Residence 7256 E. Crown Parkway Orange, CA 92867 Please RSVP to fhoffman@socal.rr.com or to Kelly Martinez at (714) 839-4431 or to kmartinez@loretta.org ) Suggested Contributions: Host $ 500 Supporter $ 250 Friend $ 100 Checks payable to: Committee to Re-Elect Loretta Sanchez 604 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704

May 1 Saturday noon-5pm, Santa Ana: Rally-March for the Civil Rights of the American-Hispanic Community You are invited to participate in our American-Latino/Hispano migrant efforts to attend a Rally and March on Saturday, May 1 in the Plaza of the Flags (Civic Center Complex area), bounded by Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard (north and south) and Flower Street and Ross Street (west and east) in the city of Santa Ana.
This Rally and March is to bring attention to the need for a Comprehensive Immigration Reform and to stand against the State of Arizona policies against our American-Hispanic population. Join LULAC and assist in forging a prosperous future and dignity for our fellow brothers and sisters. Note: To show support, please wear white shirts; bring United States flags and red-white-blue banners. Please it is imperative that you invite your family, neighbors, friends and general supporting public to march together for dignity for all. Immigration Reform should be comprehensive. For more information please contact me at 714-357-4328 or the organizer Mike Gonzalez, National Vice Chairman of LNCIA at 714-390-9606

May 1 Saturday 3pm, Santa Ana: May Day March "¡Otro Mundo Es Posible! - Another World Is Possible!" Join Orange County Communities for Santa Ana's May Day March.
Meet at Sasscer Park on the corner of Ross/5th at 3pm.
Unite for Action, Equality and Human Rights - Platform:
IMMIGRATION *Comprehensive Immigration Reform — full legalization *DREAM Act - to create a pathway for undocumented students *No Raids — stop separation of families *No to 287g or Secure Communities - stop criminalization *No to SB 1070 - stop racist legislation in AZ and the US
WORKERS RIGHTS *Day Laborer Rights *End Budget Cuts
EDUCATION *End Budget Cuts *Youth Rights *Stop Gang injunctions *Stop Tuition Hikes
HUMAN RIGHTS *Gay Marriage — equality for all *Indigenous Rights — in all communities
RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT *SACReD (Santa Ana Collaborative for Responsible Development) & SABHC (Santa Ana Building a Healthy Community) — Bringing the community to the table as an equal partner for decision making
Bring signs and music!

May 1 Saturday 7pm, Orange: Peace Will Come Debut concert of UNISON Interfaith Choir benefiting Orphan Whispers, which serves the millions of children who have become orphaned in Iraq orphanwhispers.org
Eldorado Emerson Private School 4100 East Walnut Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
Tickets: $20 general admission in advance (online at UNISONchoir.org) $25 at the door $10 students with student ID Children 12 and under Free Featuring music about world peace in collaboration with * Saadoun Al-Bayati Ensemble * Braille Institute's Johnny Mercer Children's Choir directed by Marleena Coulston * Panca Tattva Kirtan Mandalas * Tim Medley, dancer * Kan Zaman UNISON Interfaith Choir Beth Syverson, Artistic Director director@UNISONchoir.org 714-376-6666 UNISONchoir.org

May 1/2 Saturday/Saturday, Southern California: Big Sunday Weekend Big Sunday is the largest annual citywide community service event in America. It's a time for community building - when volunteers of every age and from every walk of life - work together to help others. After all, when everyone helps, everyone wins. my.bigsunday.org

May 3 Monday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County: Michael Stone from CTA will talk about the problems at CUSD and other challenges facing public education in California.
The club meets at Marie Callendar's, 1821 N Grand St, Santa Ana, CA (Grand north of 17th). Come at 6:30 to order dinner, meeting starts at 7 PM. All are welcome to attend even if you aren't a member.

May 4 Tuesday 9am-4:30pm Irvine: Engage UCI Join UCI students, faculty, staff, and community partners for a celebration of engaged research, teaching/learning, and service. ENGAGE UCI showcases our work together and explores new opportunities for campus-community collaborations. UCI Student Center engage.ucicopc.org

May 4 Tuesday 1-3pm, Irvine: Funeral for Higher Education UCI Flagpoles
After nearly a year of protests, the UC Regents and President Yudof are not only continuing to ignore students, but are beginning to propose more cuts for next year. The Regents have stated that the UC will have to make $5 BILLION in cuts over the next 5 years; cuts at this magnitude will have a permanent and devastating effect on the UC system. The Regents have made a mockery of the idea of public and student input into the cuts--supposedly public meetings are constantly rescheduled and moved to completely inaccessible times and locations. How many undergraduates can attend a meeting on a Tuesday morning at UCSF? To make matters worse, 4 UCs and 2 CSUs have begun Student Conduct proceedings against student activists. These hearings have operated outside of the bounds of due process, telling students that the burden is on them to prove their innocence.
On May 4, we are calling for accountability and transparency from our administrators and an end to extrajudicial repression of activists. May 4 also commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State massacre, where student protesters were gunned down without provocation by National Guard troops.
There will be a rally, followed by a mock funeral procession, to mourn the deaths of those students and the end to public higher education. We ask that everyone dress for the funeral, but also bring noise-makers and signs.

(1^st Tuesday) 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village - Dr. Blase Bonpane speaking on "Latin America: Another World Is Possible." Dr. Bonpane was unable to speak as originally scheduled at the March meeting, but he will be with us for our May meeting.
Once described by the Los Angeles Weekly as “the most underrated humanist of the past decade”, Blase Bonpane worked for nearly 50 years as an advocate for peace in Latin America.
He is the author of numerous articles and books, including Common Sense for the 21st Century and Civilization is Possible. He has been honored with many awards, including the Distinguished Peace Leadership Award given to him in 2006 by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.
As a Green Party candidate, Dr. Bonpane ran for the House of Representatives in 1992. He is currently the Director of the Office of the Americas which is dedicated to furthering the cause of international justice and peace through education. KPFK, Los Angeles, listeners are inspired by his Sunday morning show, “World Focus”. He also hosts the show on cable TV stations.
Join us for a Gather and Greet time at 6:30 PM before all general meetings and for 30 minutes after each meeting. Coffee, teas, and snacks will be provided.
DIRECTIONS TO CLUBHOUSE 7 at Moulton Parkway: Directions from the 5 Freeway South: Take the El Toro Road Exit (brings you onto Paseo de Valencia and a stoplight). Go through the first stoplight, remaining on Paseo de Valencia, and then turn right at the next stoplight onto El Toro Road. Continue to Moulton Parkway and turn right at the stoplight. At the next stoplight, turn left into the Clubhouse 7 parking lot. Directions from the 5 freeway North: Take the El Toro Road exit and turn left onto El Toro Road. Continue to Moulton Parkway and turn right at the stoplight. At the next stoplight, turn left into the Clubhouse 7 parking lot

May 4 Tuesday 7pm, Irvine/Anaheim: MoveOn Corporate Community Forum The recent Supreme Court decision that lets corporations have the same rights as people in elections is the final straw. This is a 5 alarm fire--democracy is in peril. And it's going to require a citizen army to fight corporate influence, demand real accountability from our elected leadership, and reboot American democracy so it works for the hard-working people who make this country great.
Heritage Park Library 14361 Yale Avenue Irvine, CA 92604 pol.moveon.org/event/2010townhall/103108
Unitarian Universalist Church, 511 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805 pol.moveon.org/event/2010townhall/103106

[Suspended] May 5 Wednesday 6:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: This Wednesday's Code Pink Vigil - suspended Dear Code Pink Activists and Supporters,
This is to let you know that our next regularly scheduled vigil on Wednesday May 5th has been suspended for several reasons: * this Wednesday is cinco de mayo and many of us have other plans for the evening * we will be hosting an additional vigil later in the week on Mother's Day Sunday May 8th from 1-3 pm * we will also be tabling at CSULB Monday — Wednesday this week at the Arlington West event
Thank you all very much for your understanding with this schedule change. I hope to see you all at next Sunday's Mother's Day vigil and also at our next upcoming regularly scheduled vigil on Wednesday May 19th.
In peace, Kathy (Code Pink OC)

May 5 Wednesday 6:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: Orange County Cinco de Mayo with Assemblyman Pedro Nava Fundraiser for Pedro Nava for Attorney General Hosts: Susan Kopicki, Stephanie Pacheco, Theresa Sears, and Joe Shaw
Before the DFA-OC meeting Karl Strauss Brewery 901 South Coast Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Assemblyman Nava will be the speaker at the DFA-OC meeting at 7:15.

May 5 Wednesday 7:15pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy For America - Orange County Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa (Metropointe Shopping Center). Regular monthly meeting, featuring Guest Speaker, Assemblyman Pedro Nava, Candidate for CA State Attorney General. Pedro single-handedly led the successful effort to stop off-shore drilling in last year's budget fight. He is a leading environmentalist, the Chair of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, Chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Services and Homeland Security, and a member of the Governor's Emergency Council. Please visit his website http://www.pedronava.com for information on his race for Attorney General of California! We meet on the patio; menu is diverse, and if you order food or beverage, billing is by table, payment by credit card or cash. Contact: Susan Kopicki 949/872-0966 or sckopicki@yahoo.com. web site: dfa-oc.org

May 6 Thursday 5:15pm, Irvine: My Story: One People, One Struggle UC Irvine, Cross Cultural Center, Dr. White Room
Salaam (peace) everyone. Spoken word? Yezzir. THURSDAY May 6, which is in Week 6, is MSU's open mic night, My Story: One People, One struggle. This is the closer to the week long series of events titled Roots of Pain: Oppression, and we wanna end it BIG! soooo we decided to bring in a certain someone named *AMIR SULAIMAN* inshAllah or God willing (insert raucous applause/cheering here), a poet and spoken word artist who performed on Def Jam, to get everyone's blood pumping. After a week of trying to create awareness for various examples of injustice and oppression happening all over the globe, including our very own inner cities, we at MSU want to make sure people on campus get their voices heard as well. So if you have any story about which you feel strongly, or any injustice you or your cause have been subjected to, SPEAK UP! Don't let it be lost to the silence of the past! Make sure it gets heard in the present!
~For more info on how to submit a piece, contact:~ Nasir Malim: nasirm212@gmail.com or Owais Ahmad: koahmad90@gmail.com
Our amazing cosponsors! Much love to all: Afghanistan Development Project American Indian Student Association Black Student Union Cross Cultural Center Hip Hop Congress Pakistani Student Association Radical Student Union Society of Arab Students Uncultivated Rabbits

May 6 Thursday 5:30pm, Irvine: Green Evolution: Creating a Sustainable Future With a talk by Scott Samuelsen UCI Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Environmental Engineering, and Director of the National Fuel Cell Research Center Thursday, May 6, 2010 5:30 p.m. Langson Library, UC Irvine Reception and exhibit viewing to follow immediately Reservations requested by April 30 lib.uci.edu/partners/spring-exhibit-2010.html

May 6 Thursday 5:45-9pm, Anaheim: Human Relations Awards 39 egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Info OC/Departments & Agencies/OC Human Relations/Human Relations Awards The Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim For ticket information, contact Barbara Hunt at 714-834-7181 or barbara@ochumanrelations.org

May 6 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Tustin: Religion and Violence, Is Religion the Problem or the Solution presented by The Interfaith Council of Central Orange County, in celebration of the National Day of Prayer. Panelists include Imam Mustafa Umar from the Muslim Faith, Rabbi Frank Stern from the Jewish Faith and Rev. Dr. Rebecca Prichard representing the Christian Faith to explore the issues "How do those of faith pursue peace and resolve conflict?" and "What do scriptures say about violence and peace." Reception & appetizers 6pm. Aldersgate Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd. Tustin, CA.

May 6 (1^st Thursday) 7:30pm, Santa Ana: ACLU Orange County Reuben Martinez, nationally renowned bilingual keynote and motivational speaker. 7:30 PM. We will meet at Librería Martínez 216 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 contact: Chuck Anderson 714 956-5037 QUETZALCOATL38@AOL.COM Bring family & friends. Let's get acquainted and promote the ACLU. Support and free all political prisoners and third strikers. Protest and defend the Constitution. Support and defend Costa Mesa day workers and end gang injunctions. Work for peace.

May 6-9 Thursday-Sunday, Irvine: Anatolian Cultures & Food Festival Hosted by the Pacifica Institute (pacificainstitute.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering multi-cultural dialogue, the festival celebrates the diverse history, food and music of this vibrant region in Turkey. The event is now in its second year and will run May 6 to May 9, 2010 at its new venue at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine.
The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival is sponsored by the LA-based Pacifica Institute along with the California Turkish American Chamber of Commerce (CATA) and the Organization of Istanbul Armenians (OIA). For more information go to anatolianfestival.org, email info@anatolianfestival.org or call (310) 208 7290.

May 7 Friday 9am, Pasadena: Protest "Torture Judge" Jay Bybee Judge Jay Bybee will be in Pasadena this week at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals at 125 S. Grand. Bybee authorized legal memos which were responsible for the illegal invasion of Iraq, as well as the "torture memos". That our country does not hold this man accountable means that We The People must voice truth to power.
Please join us for picketing, and anti-fascist presentations. Friday, May 7th, 9:00AM Richard Chambers Court of Appeals 125 S. Grand, Pasadena, CA
*If you would like to go inside the courtrooms to let Bybee know that the world is watching him (he is the subject of a war crimes investigation in Spain), please bring ID and be prepared to be asked to give up your cell phone and go through a metal detector. WAIT UNTIL THE GAVEL DROPS after the hearing to state your cause. The court house rules say you can't bring protest materials in the courtroom, or film, Bybee is scheduled to be in Courtroom 2 at 9:00AM. Let's continue to stand for what's right even if our government doesn't, and remind Bybee the world is watching ( a Spanish war crimes investigation CONTINUES ON!) . For questions, please contact Sharon at (949) 257-8501. Thanks! Sharon

May 7 Friday 11:30am, Newport Beach: Protest hate and fear mongering at "Lincoln Club" Tell the "Lincoln Club" that they don't deserve to call themselves the "party of Lincoln" at a protest before the "Border Control Now! - Gangs, Drugs, Murder and Mayhem" lunch at the Pacific Club. John Eastman, Dean of Chapman Law School & GOP Attorney General Candidate and Rep. Ed Royce will be there. They are calling Arizona "ground zero for the debate about border security."
Show them that hate and fear mongering are not American values! The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92660

May 7 Friday noon, Newport Beach: DFOC "Meet the Candidates" Luncheon Featuring Asb. Pedro Nava for Attorney General Muldoon's Newport Beach No charge for DFOC members in good standing. $30 for Non-DFOC members. Contact Josh Kurpies at (714) 979-4436 or josh@dfoc.com. dfoc.com

May 7 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series: The Least of These 2009, 62 Minutes This film takes a penetrating look at the T. Don Hutto Residential Center, a former medium-security prison that re-opened in 2006 as a prototype family detention center. The facility houses immigrant children and their parents from all over the world who are awaiting asylum hearings or deportation proceedings. As information about troubling conditions at the facility began to leak out, activist attorneys sought to investigate and address the issues. The film explores the role (and limits) of community and legal activism in bringing about change. The film leads viewers to consider how core American rights and values - protection of children, presumption of innocence, up- holding the family structure as the basic unit of civil society, - should apply to immigrants, particularly children. indiepixfilms.com/film/3697
Our discussion at the end of the film will be lead by Munmeeth Soni an immigration attorney from the Public Law Center
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=253 6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments 7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716 Justice@csjorange.org

May 8 Saturday 9am-11pm, Costa Mesa: OC Freethought Alliance One-Day Conference Can Science and Religion Co-exist? The OC Freethought Alliance is holding its first annual conference to try to answer this question.
Costa Mesa Community Center 1845 Park Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 freethoughtalliance.org/ocfa_schedule

May 8 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
St. Joseph Center 480 S Batavia St, Orange 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Weigh in on issues such as how to get your message across at the Progressive Summit in June and selecting a speaker for the organization. International Day of Peace and the Fourth of July are events that need to be planned.
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. DIRECTIONS: Turn into the parking lot from Batavia just north of La Veta Ave., drive around to the left, to the south side of the complex. Look for signs to direct you to the room we've been assigned. This time it's likely to be the USF classroom
web site: ocpeace.org

May 8 Saturday 10:30am, Irvine: MoveOn Irvine and More Monthly Organizing Meeting Peets Coffee, across from UCI 4101 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612 Saturday, 8 May 2010, , 10:30 AM pol.moveon.org/event/meeting/103388
Our MoveOn Corporate Campaign is off and running, and it's time to plan the next steps. We're going to take our ideas from the Community Forum and start the process of reclaiming our Democracy. So, come join us for our Irvine and More Monthly Organizing/Planning Meeting, at Peets Coffee across from UCI, where we'll debrief and celebrate our Community Forum success, and decide what local action to take in the upcoming May 17-21 MoveOn Week of Action.

May 8 Saturday 10:30-11:30AM, Costa Mesa: Zonta Club of Newport Harbor Info Session Brunch. Come learn who we are and what we do locally and globally to help women. More at: ZontaNewportHarbor.Org

May 8 Saturday, 2-7pm, Irvine: National Association of Letter Carriers' food drive. The Letter Carriers' food drive asks everyone to leave non-perishable, non-breakable food items (bagged) by their mail boxes on Saturday to help feed the one in six families in Orange County who could go hungry this month. Second Harvest volunteer organizer, Linda Lewis, needs 4-6 volunteers to help unload trucks on May 8 from 2:00-6:00 at the Irvine post office at One League (near the I-5 and Culver). She needs four people the whole time and volunteers can sign up for 2-hour shifts. You can contact her to now to sign up to volunteer or you can sign-up at the DFA-OC meeting on May 5th. Second Harvest may need volunteers at other post offices too. Visit feedoc.org for more information and email Linda at Linda92714@aol.com or call 949-857-4392.

May 8 Saturday 3-6pm, Fullerton: Uballe for Assembly Cinco de Mayo Campaign Kickoff At the home of Dr. Esiquio and Susan Uballe Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Enjoy carne asada and guacamole. Listen to Tejano music. And support Dr. Uballe at the same time. Have fun while you help win this seat for the Democrats. Suggested Donation: $25 ~ Amigo $50 ~ Compadre $100 ~ Patron For more details and to RSVP contact: Uballe4AD72@yahoo.com (714) 680-0012

May 8 Saturday 6:30-10:30pm, Santa Ana: Acting Out Against AIDS The Empire Theatre, 202 N. Broadway Santa Ana, CA
Late Night Leftovers and Theatre Out presents "Acting Out Against AIDS" a cabaret benefitting the 2010 Theatre Out AIDS Walk team. Great Music! Great Food! Opportunity Drawings! Featuring the talents of Danny Blaylock, Jasmine Curry, Jason Michael Hammond, Lindsay Henkeinus, Carie Millard and Frankie Marrone. Hosted by Shaun Michael McNamara With a special guest appearance by everyone's favorite Explorer in an all new sketch. TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!!! 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm 100% of the proceeds benefit the 2010 Theatre Out AIDS Walk Team as we walk to support those living with HIV and AIDS in Orange County.

May 8 (2^nd Saturday) 6-8pm, Irvine: Orange County Reclaim Democracy Meeting Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA
6:00 pm: Refreshments Please bring some healthy snacks to share. We will supply coffee, tea etc.
6:30 pm: General Meeting begins. A film followed by our usual lively discussion. Hope to see you there!
How else is the global corporatocracy taking over our lives? What about our kids! They are brainwashing them from the cradle to the grave. This month we will view the film "Consuming Kids". ..."A sober look at ads and children"

May 8 Saturday 8pm, Santa Ana: FILM SCREENING: The Chicago Conspiracy A documentary based in Chile that explores the legacy of the Pinochet dictatorship, the current political conflict and the response by social movements.
El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W. Fifth Street Santa Ana, CA 92701
(Film Screening, followed by a discussion with the director and a photo exhibit about social struggles in Chile) More info: (323) 313-8562 subversiveactionfilms.org

May 8 Saturday 7-10pm, Fullerton: CA Dream Network Social at CSU Fullerton. Student Union
Cal State University Fullerton has decided to host a social event for the network! Let's have some fun and build relationships and trust that will allow us to work harder and better for immigration reform! This is a great chance as it takes place before many of you go into finals, so please don't miss it!!
There will be 12 pool tables, 2 ping-pong tables, and 2 bowling lanes for you to enjoy. Let's have some fun! Parking should be free on Saturdays, but in case you have any questions, you can contact Diana Colin at 562-309-7040 562-309-7040 Two additional notes: * Feel free to bring some goodies like pizza, sandwiches, KFC, sodas, cookies, chips (anything that is not homemade). * We need name tags or bracelets. If you have any extra, please let us know. Otherwise, we'll buy them, but pitch in :) This is a free event, but we need your collaboration to make it successful!

May 8-15 Santiago Creek Watershed: Creek Week While the urban environment in Orange County continues to change, hidden in its maze of neighborhoods, businesses, and roads are cascading waterfalls, ancient canyons of weathered sandstone, hillsides covered with wildflowers, shady oak woodlands, and the constant circulation of our drinking water. This fascinating urban oasis is known as the Santiago Creek Watershed. santiagocreek.org CREEK WEEK 2010!
Sat. May 8, 4pm Creek Clean-up Help clean up Santiago Creek and restore habitat. Meet at the Santiago Park Wildlife and Watershed Center in Santa Ana.
Sat. May 8, 7pm Potluck/Campfire/Acoustic performances Come share food, music, stories and poetry around a camp fire at the Santiago Park Wildlife and Watershed Center in Santa Ana.
Mon. May 10 Save the Santa Ana Mountain Range! County Supervisor Bill Campbell, a.k.a., “Mr. Dynamite” wants to blast a tunnel through the Santa Ana Mountain Range to build another freeway. Please call and/or email him this day to educate him about the need to respect the headwaters of the Santiago Creek Watershed. We want to see more green space, not more traffic and concrete. We want to see natural habitat restored, not destroyed.
Tues. May 11, 9:30am Bilingual Guided Tour of El Modena Open Space Meet at La Carreta market at Chapman and Hewes in Orange.
Thurs. May 13, 9:30am Bilingual Guided Tour of Santiago Creek around Cannon Street Meet at La Carreta market at Chapman and Hewes in Orange.
Sat. May 15, 9:00am Trout Run Fun for the whole family! We will run about one mile along, across and in the Santiago Creek, following the historical path of Silverhead Trout. These fish travelled from the Pacific Ocean, up the Santa Ana River, up Santiago Creek and high up into the Santa Ana Mountains, providing food for local Grizzly Bears. Currently, they are almost extinct due to a loss of habitat and interruption in the flow of the river. Trout-fin-hats/costumes are highly recommended for participants.
All Creek Week events are free of charge and organized by volunteers. Labor donated.
For more info, or to add your events to Creek Week activities: (714)381-5331 naturalist-for-you.org
The Santiago Creek watershed begins in the Santa Ana Mountains, runs through Santa Ana, connects with the Santa Ana River, and connects to the Pacific Ocean. Steelhead Trout used to trek from the ocean to the mountains, providing food for Grizzly Bears up until recent times. Participate in these free community events in order to learn more about our local ecology.

May 9 Sunday 1-3pm, Orange: (ALL women, men & children are welcome to join us!) 5th Annual CODEPINK OC Mother's Day Pro-Peace Vigil at the Circle! (while our country STILL remains at war in 2 Middle East countries) Please join us once again this year in demanding that our children be brought home from Iraq & Afghanistan NOW!
Traffic Circle, Old Towne Orange (*at the Intersection of Chapman Ave. & Glassell St. near the 22, 55, & 57 Freeways) Let us all come together to show the people of Orange County the power of Mothers and others to end the wars in Iraq & Afghanistan! This event will be held in solidarity with other major Mother's Day rallies worldwide on May 9th!
"Arise then...women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts! From the bosom of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with Our own. It says: Disarm! Disarm!" - Julia Ward Howe, Mother's Day Proclamation, 1870
In peace for mothers everywhere! Kathy (Code Pink OC)

May 9 (2^nd Sunday) 5pm, Tustin: PCU-OC Conscientious Projector: Fish out of Water dissects the impact of homosexuality & the Bible on politics, the LGBTQI community & the Church
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. For more info: Erin Weller | eweller@pcu-la.org | 714 721 6554 We acknowledge and thank the Sustainable World Ministry at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for creating Conscientious Projector and letting PCU use the name.

May 10-13 Monday-Thursday, Irvine: Israeli Apartheid Week A Call to Boycott, Divest, and Sanction Israel msuuci.com/?p=2098

May 10 Monday 3-5pm, Irvine: Prisons, Privatization, and Activism A Teach-in on our current crisis Cross-Cultural Center, Ring Room, UC Ievine
Speakers: Sohail Daulatzai, Assistant Professor, Film and Media Studies Patrice Douglass, UCR Graduate Student, Critical Resistance For more information, please contact: prisonteachin@gmail.com

May 10 Monday 7-9pm, Orange: Organizational Meeting for an Orange County Pax Christi Chapter St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia, Orange, CA 92868, Classroom 4
Please join us as we discuss the best ways we can meet the needs and wishes of all who are interested. If you have any questions you may call Sharon and David Hoover at 714-420-6771 or e-mail at inscapeOne@aol.com write Pax Christi on the subject line. Blessings, Sharon and David Hoover

May 11 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine. Orange County Sierra Club monthly meeting. ALL Welcome - FREE. Marcella Gilchrist, site manager for the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon will tell us about this gem of a preserve. 'Tucker', through its research projects, helps preserve wildlife and natural habitats in the canyons of Orange County. We meet at 7:30pm at the Irvine Ranch Water District at 15600 Sand Canyon in Irvine between the 5 and 405 fwys. Refreshments served. For more info contact Bernie Lipman at 714-879-7593. angeles.sierraclub.org/orange

May 12 Wednesday noon, Newport Beach: DFOC "Meet the Candidates" Luncheon Featuring Asb. Alberto Torrico for Attorney General Muldoon's Newport Beach No charge for DFOC members in good standing. $30 for Non-DFOC members. Contact Josh Kurpies at (714) 979-4436 or josh@dfoc.com. dfoc.com

May 12 (2^nd Wednesday) 6:30-8pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Meeting Dinner at 6:30 pm Dinner (your own cost) and the meeting start at 7:00 pm at the Coco's Bakery & Restaurant located in the corner of Chapman Avenue & Harbor Blvd ( in front of the Crown Plaza Hotel) in Garden Grove. The address is 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove CA 92840
Agenda Topics for the Wednesday Meeting: - Arizona Rally & March in Santa Ana - California LULAC state convention May 21-23, Orange, CA - LULAC Educational Center Report- Garden Grove. - GG youth & Young LULAC councils Report - LULAC Youth Annual conference March 26, 2011

May 12 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club Candidates and propositions are the subjects of the Club's May 12 meeting which repeats the next day at the Towers. Wednesday, May 12, the meeting is at Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2 at 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, May 13, meet at the Towers main lounge at 2:00 p.m. Scheduled to appear is Beth Krom, candidate for the 48th Congressional District seat currently held by John Campbell. Beth will be on Channel 6 on May 6 as Rob Merritt's guest. Also attending will be Melissa Fox and Michael Glover, both running for 70th State Assembly District, Len Hurwitz for Judge and Pierre Gilbert for Laguna Hills City Council. For information on either meeting or the Club, call Sue Dearing at 855-6965. lw-dems.org

May 13 Thursday noon-1:30pm: PCU-OC Chapter Meeting Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd, Tustin, CA 92780
EVERYONE IS INVITED Engage in discussion, planning, and community with other PCU-OC leaders. Let YOUR voice be heard... and don't forget your brown bag lunch!

May 13 Thursday 6-8pm, Irvine: Symposium on Religion and Peace: Global Militarization - Religions' Response Doors Open at 5:30 (Free food) Program 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. University of Irvine at California Campus Student Center - Emerald Bay Room B & C
Purpose: To share the common spirit of religions in promoting inner peace and social engagement; to promote the Arms Down! campaign as our shared action in this time of escalated global militarization; to celebrate the Buddhist sacred day Vesak.
Panelists: Rev. Shoko Mizutani/RKINA, Pastor Eric Smith/University United Methodist Church, Prof. Jack Miles/UCI, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Dr. William Vendley/Secretary General, Religions for Peace, Katerina Ragoussi/Religions for Peace Global Youth Network
rkina.org/armsdownregistration.html Reservations Required; Free Admission

May 13 Thursday 6-8:45pm, Irvine: Orange County League of Conservation Voters 11th Annual Environmental Leadership Awards at the University Club on the UCI Campus (801 E. Peltason Drive, Irvine)
Honoring: Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy Environmental Non-Profit of the Year Melanie Schlotterbeck Special Recognition for Environmental Leadership and Achievement In Memory and Honor of Jan Vandersloot Special Lifetime Environmental Achievement Award Orange County Green Building Council Environmental Business of the Year
To reserve your seats, please mail your check by May 6th. The cost is $75 per person or $140 per couple. Late registration after May 6th is an additional $15 per person. To become a member of OCLCV, just add the membership fee to your check at a discounted rate of $15 per person or $25 for the family. If you are unable to attend, but wish to make a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to: Orange County League of Conservation Voters P.O. Box 1303 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 or you can call Kathleen Shanfield at 714-270-1096 or Email at kshanfield@aol.com

May 13 Thursday 6:30-8:30PM, Costa Mesa: Zonta Club of Newport Harbor Monthly Business meeting. Come learn about our local service projects. More at: ZontaNewportHarbor.Org

May 13 Thursday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Americans United for Separation of Church and State: Sean Faircloth, Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America. Sean will discuss "One Nation Under the Constitution: The Future of Secularism in America". Sean Faircloth served five terms in the Maine Legislature where he served on the Judiciary and Appropriations Committees. In his last term Faircloth was elected Majority Whip. In 2009 he became executive director of the Secular Coalition for America, advocating for separation of church and state, and for greater acceptance of nontheistic viewpoints in American life. Meeting will be held at Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. $5 donation to cover expenses is requested; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more info visit the web site at au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.

May 13 Thursday 6pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club Our subject this month is the new Healthcare Plan recently signed by President Obama. Separate the media gloom and doom for the real facts. Toni Sullivan will be our presenter for this topic. Also we will hear a little about one of the candidates for State Attorney General.
The dinner will start at 6pm and we will be having a salad buffet (some veggie, some with meat), beverage, breads, dessert inclusive $17 members, $20 non-members. The meeting portion will start at 7pm sharp and meeting only is $3 members, $5 non members. Whether you are planning on attending dinner or meeting only we need your RSVP by Tuesday, May 11. Send your RSVP's to Kenton Cooper at kenton805@cox.net, or call 949-498-1372 before noon. The San Juan CapistranoCommunity Center is located at 25925 Camino Del Avion. socdc.org
If you are attending the dinner,meeting or both this week please note a change has been made in our reception desk location. It will be inside the meeting room going forward as they wanted to start charging us for having a reception table in the hall. Hope to see you there.

May 13 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: OCYD Monthly Meeting ocyd.net we have special guest Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido. Our guest will discuss their unique active roles in Orange County Politics and the importance of Young Democrats involvement this election season. OCYD will also have a few important announcements of upcoming events and opportunities.
Bistro 400, 400 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA

May 13 Thursday 7pm, Newport Beach: Laguna Beach Democratic Club Candidates Forum, with Beth Krom, candidate for 48th Congressional District, Melissa Fox and Michael Gover, candidates for 70th Assembly District. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach, 429 Cypress. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, contact (949)235-8277 or visit lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com.

May 14 Friday 5:30-7pm, Irvine: Special vigil for recent executions in Iran Please join us as we hold a special vigil for the recent un just executions in Iran of political prisoners. We will stand in Solidarity with the people of Iran as the continue to fight for freedom and justice. corner of Jamboree & Barranca

May 14 Friday 7pm, Laguna Beach: Transition Laguna Beach: The Great Unleashing Party Sawdust Art Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Rd.
TLB green + SEEDS art + Hurley cool + New Belgium beer + Sawdust fun! How can you resist? Come join us, bring your friends and family! Besides all the fun things listed on the flyer, we will have many goodies for auction/raffle:

May 14 Friday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Peaceful Foie Gras Protest at Marche Moderne Restaurant in South Coast Plaza Marché Moderne 3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714.434.7900
NOTE: BECAUSE THIS PROTEST IS SUBJECT TO SOUTH COAST PLAZA'S PERMIT PROCESS, ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE. IF YOU RSVP "YES" AND YOUR PLANS CHANGE, PLEASE CHANGE YOUR RSVP SO SOMEONE CAN TAKE YOUR PLACE. Help OCPA demonstrate against Foie Gras at Marche Moderne Restaurant in South Coast Plaza! We've attempted unsuccessfully to convince the restaurant's management to take Foie Gras off their menu. Now it's time to explain to their lunchtime customers that Foie Gras is cruel, and those who support Marche Moderne support cruelty. meetup.com/OCPAUSA/calendar/13449788

[Canceled] May 14 Friday 7-9pm, Irvine: Candidate Forum Canceled because Melissa Fox will not attend

May 14 Friday 7:30pm, Newport Beach: Bishop Christopher Senyonjo Champion for Human Rights in Africa Visiting Orange County from Uganda Bishop Christopher Senyonjo (ret.) is from West Buganda, Uganda. His visit will be an historic opportunity to hear the personal witness of a courageous man of faith who has proclaimed God's inclusive love and spoken truth to power in homophobic Uganda. Bishop Christopher has been a valiant straight ally of the LGBT community and has experienced firsthand the cost of discipleship for his work and witness.
Orange County Welcome Reception St. Mark Presbyterian Church 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road Newport Beach, CA 92660 949-644-1341
(See also May 20 in Irvine)

May 15 (3^rd Saturday) 9am, Santa Ana: The next meeting of La Escuela Freire will take place at the new location of Libreria Martinez, 216 N. Broadway, near Santa Ana's artist village. Beginning this month, we'll begin meeting the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. (May 15 this month).
For those of you unaware of it, La Escuela Freire is a proposed bilingual charter high school planned for Santa Ana. Our chair is Tom Wilson, an education professor from Chapman University, and our advisory board includes: Rueben Martinez from Libreria Martinez; several teachers/professors from Chapman University and other local schools and colleges; and local parents and business owners. If you would like to be added to our email list and stay in touch about future developments, please contact me.
Carah Reed of Santa Ana High School volunteered to join our board last month, but my emails to her have bounced. Could someone receiving this who knows her well please contact her and have her get in touch with me?
Gracias, and hope to see you Saturday! Béa Tiritilli Secretary, LEF

May 15 Saturday 10am-6pm, Irvine: Center for Living Peace, Orange County grand opening weekend 4139 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612 We are located in the University Center shopping complex between Focus Dance Studio and Lee's Sandwiches.
Come join us on our grand opening weekend and experience a taste of what the Center for Living Peace has to offer.Come join us on our grand opening weekend and experience a taste of what the Center for Living Peace has to offer.
10am-11:30am Open Door Communication Presents: A Nonviolent Communication Workshop - Learn How to Communicate More Effectively and Compassionately With Others 11am-12pm Acclaimed artist Melanie Stimmell Presents: Fun With Soft Pastels - An Art for All Ages 12pm-1pm Team Kids and The Chuck Jones School for Creativity Present: Service Inspired Story and Art Activity (for children ages 3+) 1pm-3pm The Ecology Center Presents: Creating Terrariums - A Workshop For Families and Kids of All Ages 2pm-4:30pm Acclaimed Artist Melanie Stimmell Presents: Fun with Soft Pastels - Art for All Ages 4:30pm Making Peace Possible - An Exploration of Living Peace and Introduction to Mediation by International Human Rights Advocate Richard Reoch, Former Media Chief of Nobel Prize Winning Amnesty International goodhappens.org/events/grand-opening-weekend

May 15 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State: Dr. James Corbett will discuss "Religion, Political Conservatism and the Public Schools". Jim will be discussing what is going on with the history curriculum by the Texas School Board, the science curriculum in Dover, Pennsylvania and the New Jersey case of book censorship.
Meeting will be held at Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine For more info visit the web site at au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.

May 16 Sunday noon-3pm, Fountain Valley: Vietnamese American Democratic Leaders Fundraiser for Phu Nguyen PLEASE JOIN HONORARY HOSTS Do Phu Nguyen Trung Ta Tuong Thang KimOanh Nguyen-Lam & Kim Viet Nguyen Duy Nguyen Khoa Tan Do Tammy Tran Khoi Ta Kim Chi Nguyen Alfredo Amezcua, Candidate for Santa Ana Mayor For a Sunday afternoon Fundraiser for Phu Nguyen Candidate for State Assembly, 68th District
at the home of Do Phu Nguyen 9322 Andalusia Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (from Little Saigon: head South on Magnolia, after Warner, turn left on La Paloma, turn right on Walnut, turn left on La Paloma, turn right on Oak, and left on Andalusia. House is on the Right)
RSVP to Kim Chi at (714) 468-4328, or nguyenkimchi525@gmail.com

May 16 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of Orange County: Monika Broome, from the League of Women Voters, will speak on The Propositions on the June Ballot Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, in Irvine, CA. Admission is free.
Monika will give a nonpartisan presentation of the issues on the June 8 ballot. Along with explaining each measure and arguments for and against, there will be some mention of the supporters and opponents of each ballot measure, the possible fiscal effect of each, and the probable consequences. Bring your sample ballot! It will make it easier for you to follow the discussion. Although there are only five measures on the June ballot, four of them are constitutional amendments which, if passed, could make some significant changes. You will have the opportunity contribute comments and ask questions. meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/13362356/

May 16 Sunday 2-7pm, Anaheim: Chic@nos Unidos Orange County Proudly Presents "Tardeada" Fundraiser for Chican@ Mexcian@ Student Scholarships American Legion Hall Post 72, 936 N Lemon St., Anaheim CA 92805
For more information call (714)933-0189

May 16 Sunday 3-5pm, Newport Coast: Senator Barbara Boxer Reception with Acoustic Performance by Bonnie Raitt, Co Charis Wendy and Rick Aversano, Bette and Wylie Aitken and Barbara and Carl Mosen, address provided upon RSVP. RSVP to Sheila or Elaine at 310/230-5328 or Sheila@barbaraboxer.com

May 16 Sunday 4:30-7pm, Irvine: Democrats of Greater Irvine Marie Callender's Restaurant 15363 Culver Drive
Your absentee ballot is on the way, or you're mulling over your vote on June 8th. Come and get the "progressive slant" on the initiatives. We've also invited some candidates. We do have a "yes" from Beth Krom, who will be at our meeting between 5:00 and 5:30, so don't be late!
Registration begins at 4:30 pm. Get your beverage and chat with your fellow believers in Democratic Action. Look over our supper menu and put in your order. We'll begin our program at 5:00. Beth Krom will headline the program. We'll then discuss the ballot initiatives, guided by many progressive organizations. Then, other candidates present will be introduced and invited to speak. We'll divide the rest of the hour up by the number of candidates present, and allow time for questions and a small amount of business.
Remember that you cannot pay with a credit card at the meeting. You can pay with cash or check or in advance at Act Blue. Prices are $5.00 for registration and beverage only, $7.00 also includes pie. $18.00 covers the entire supper, including beverage and pie. Tax and Tip is always included. To pay, go to actblue.com/page/may162010

May 17 Monday 6-8pm. Irvine: 70th Assembly District Candidate Debate Crystal Cove Auditorium in UCI Student Center Confirmed Candidates: Melissa Fox (Democrat) Mike Glover (Democrat) Deborah Tharp (Libertarian) Don Wagner (Republican) Dr. Steven Choi (Republican) Jerry Amante (Republican)

May 17 (3^rd Monday) 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats - Katherine Darmer on Proposition 8 and the Courts Please join us for an informative talk on recent legal updates on this controversial California amendment and for a lively discussion to follow.
7:00 pm Meeting Begins 8:15 pm Socialize Norman Murray Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way Mission Viejo canyondemocrats.org

May 18 Tuesday 2-3:30pm, Seal Beach: Senior Patriots Against the War showing "Body of War" Clubhouse 4 Persons living outside Leisure World, please call one day in advance (562-430-7509) to have your name left at the gate.

May 18 Tuesday 5-7pm, Fountain Valley: Rosalind Freeman is hosting a DFA 50 State Action Plan Meeting for DFA members and progressive activists featuring conference call at 5:30 pm with Gov. Howard Dean and DFA Field Director Matt Blizek on DFA's plan to elect a progressive majority this fall.
Stonefire Grill, 18727 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley, CA 92708; 714/262-2314. For more info, contact Rosalind Freeman at freewoman@isp.com

May 18 Tuesday 6pm, Anaheim: MoveOn anti corporate influence planning meeting We will review the data from the community forum on corporate influence and combine it with plans for a nationwide event to spotlight corporations who have had a negative influence on our economy. We need solution-oriented people like you to offset the millions of dollars corporations use to buy influence in government. Join us for snacks/refreshments at 5:30, meeting at 6:00 p.m. at 5211 E. Nantucket Lane, Anaheim. Please RSVP to kareneddy@roadrunner.com

May 18 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.org
We will view a video of a forum on the growing boycott and divestment movement involving Israel. The panel includes students from U.C. Berkeley and U.C. San Diego as well as Sherna Gluck, retired faculty member from Cal State Long Beach, and other speakers. We have invited David Pine, executive director of American Jews for Peace, to explain their position. Discussion will follow. Please join us and express your views on this controversial topic.
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. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

May 19 Wednesday Noon, Newport Beach: MoveOn "Throw Back Goldman Sachs" Rally at John Campbell's Newport Beach Office, 610 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
pol.moveon.org/event/standfordemocracy/103554

May 19 (3^rd Wednesday) noon-1pm, Brea/Garden Grove/Huntington Beach/Mission Viejo/Newport Beach/Orange: "brownbag" lunch vigils PDA will be joined by CODEPINK, AfterDowningStreet, Democrats.com, the California Nurses Assn./National Nurses United, and United for Peace and Justice in holding brownbag vigils outside (or inside) at least 36 congress members' offices.
Brownbaggers are demanding commitments to vote against more money for war. Slogans on their posters include: "Healthcare not Warfare," "Corporations out of Politics," "Bailout Main Street not Wall Street," and "Brownbaggers not Teabaggers". Get involved here and start a vigil in a new district: tinyurl.com/brownbagvigil
CA-40 Cong. Ed Royce 1110 E. Chapman Ave Suite 207 Orange, CA 92866
CA-42 Cong. Gary Miller 1800 E. Lambert Road Suite 150 Brea, CA 92821
CA-42 Cong. Gary Miller 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA 92691
CA-46 Cong. Dana Rohrabacher 101 Main St., HB
CA-47 Cong. Loretta Sanchez 12397 Lewis St, Suite 101 Garden Grove, CA 92840
CA-48 Cong. John Campbell We will meet on the steps at the corner of Newport Center Dr and Santa Rosa Dr, near the entrance to District office building

May 19 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Where Does Our Morality Come From? Culture, Evolution or a Lawgiver? UCI Bren Hall room 1100
This debate will examine where the origin of our morality is based. Our two experts will educate, entertain and inspire you to think about how we determine what moral behavior is.
The Christian: David Lehman, Ph.D. The Atheist: Alex Uzdavines
$10 admission, UCI students are free For more information and directions freethoughtalliance.org or meetup.com/Backyard-Skeptics UCI Map: uci.edu/campusmap Come early as it will take you 15 minutes to park and walk to the Bren Hall

May 19 Wednesday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Healthcare for All - Orange County healthcareforall.org Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 25801 Obrero Drive in Mission Viejo.
I look forward to working with you all to finally get a single payer healthcare system in effect in California. Too many people are suffering, even dieing because of lack of healthcare. We will keep fighting until EVERYONE gets quality and accessible heallthcare!

May 19 Wednesday 8-9pm, Irvine: Irvine Chamber of Commerce 70th Assembly Candidate Forum Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree

May 20 Thursday noon, Irvine: Bishop Christopher Senyonjo Champion for Human Rights in Africa Visiting Orange County from Uganda Bishop Christopher Senyonjo (ret.) is from West Buganda, Uganda. His visit will be an historic opportunity to hear the personal witness of a courageous man of faith who has proclaimed God's inclusive love and spoken truth to power in homophobic Uganda. Bishop Christopher has been a valiant straight ally of the LGBT community and has experienced firsthand the cost of discipleship for his work and witness.
Orange County Luncheon Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 Cost: $10 Lunch provided Please call Michael Spindle for reservations: 949-733-0220
Co-sponsored by: Progressive Christians Uniting Integrity USA Orange County Equality Coalition
(See also May 14 in Newport Beach)

May 20 Thursday 5-8pm, Santa Ana: Birthday Celebration Fundraiser to Re-Elect RSCCD Trustee John Hanna Memphis at the Santora 201 N. Broadway Santa Ana
Suggested Contribution Levels: $750 Individual/$1000 PAC Birthday Cake $500 Presents $250 Candles $99 Balloons Please make checks payable to : "Friends of John Hanna for RSCCD Trustee 2010" PO Box 4279 Santa Ana, CA 92702 FPPC ID# 981012 Please RSVP to Melahat Rafiei Melahat@ProgressiveConsultant.net

May 20 Thursday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration: An Evening of Recognition and Cultural Celebration
at the Delhi Community Center (505 South Central Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707). The evening program will consist of various cultural performances from local performing artists and an awards ceremony for local community leaders and organizations.

May 20 (4^th Thursday) 5:30-8pm, Newport Beach: r Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club: Hilary L. Crosby, CPA Controller, California Democratic Party Home of Bev White 4501 Hampden Road Newport Beach, CA 92625
As always, bring food and drink for 2-4 and we will have plenty. Please RSVP so Bev will be able to plan for us. Check the web site for details newportbeachwomensdemocraticclub.com

May 20 Thursday, 7-9pm, Fullerton: Progressive WIN-OC Meeting progressivewinoc.org we are moving from Rutabegorz because it is not wheelchair accessible. We will have our future meetings at Coco's Bakery Restaurant, 1011 W. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, phone number (714) 525-6854. (Come earlier for dinner)
I: Introductions 7:00 - 7:10 pm
II: Review and approval of minutes 7:10 - 7:12 pm
III: Officer Reports: 7:12 - 7:30 pm
IV: Old Business 7:30 - 8:30 pm A. Campaign Updates B. Proposition 15 action C. Endorsed Candidates D. Nominations for Officers E. Cypress Community Day
V: New Business - 8:30 - 8:50 pm A. Prop 15 and Candidates phone banking May 22/ 23 & June 5/ 6 B. DPOC chartering and insurance
VI: Announcements and next meeting 8:50 - 9:00
VI: Adjournment- 9:00 pm

May 21 Friday 11am, Anaheim: Union of Concerned Scientists Meeting with Assembly Member Jose Solorio at His district office in Anaheim
The purpose of the meeting on May 21 is to ensure that Assembly Member Solorio understands that broad support exists exists for California's landmark climate policies. If you are available to participate, we could speak by phone prior to the meeting to discuss what will happen, and the role you could play. There will be other participants in the meeting with detailed policy knowledge of AB 32 implementation, so it wouldn't be necessary for you to speak to specific policy details, but it would be very valuable to have you speak to your own personal concerns about global warming.

May 21 Friday 5:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: Orange County Peace Corps Association Social Hour
Want to meet some Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and hear some stories about life overseas? Join Peace Corps recruiter Johann D'Agostino at Karl Strauss Brewery You will get the chance to talk with RPCVs who have served all over the world in an informal setting and get some tips on how you can start the process of applying for the toughest job you'll ever love! jdagostino@peacecorps.gov
Karl Strauss Brewery 901 A South Coast Dr. Costa Mesa, CA

May 21 Friday 7:30-10pm, Santa Ana: First Orange County Harvey Milk Celebration Yost Theatre, 307 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
* Door Prizes * Performance by OCEC Storytellers * Performance by Men Alive * Screening of the Documentary" The Life and Times of Harvey Milk" *After Party Hosted by Proof Bar (21+) 215 N Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701

May 22 Saturday 7am-1pm, Irvine: AIDS Walk Orange County is an annual 5 km walk developed to raise awareness of and much-needed funds for HIV and AIDS prevention and care in Orange County, California. The funds raised by AIDS Walk Orange County are distributed among several Orange County recipient agencies that serve the Orange County HIV/AIDS community. ocaidswalk.org

May 22 Saturday 9am-1pm, Santa Ana/Tustin Area: Electronic Waste Drive at 19251 Dodge Ave, Santa Ana CA
Bring your outdated, unwanted or unused electronics! We accept anything from cell phones, fax machines, computers, monitors and anything else with a plug. You don't even have to get out of the car we will do it for you-just drop it off! For more information e-mail info@earthresource.org or visit earthresource.org

May 22 (4^th Saturday) 10am-noon, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
St. Joseph Center 480 S Batavia St, Orange 92868
All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations.
We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties).
Weigh in on issues such as how to get your message across at the Progressive Summit in June and selecting a speaker for the organization. International Day of Peace and the Fourth of July are events that need to be planned.
Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. DIRECTIONS: Turn into the parking lot from Batavia just north of La Veta Ave., drive around to the left, to the south side of the complex. Look for signs to direct you to the room we've been assigned. This this time it's likely to be classroom 4
web site: ocpeace.org [Note, the June 26th mmeeting will be at the Road Less Traveled Store]

May 22 Saturday 10:30AM-noon. Costa Mesa: Know Your Food Nutrition Class. Learn about the food you eat and feed to your children. $20. More at: ZontaNewportHarbor.Org

May 22 Sunday 2-5pm, Huntington Beach: Tell Wall St. & THE "Special Interests" Enough is Enough (House Meeting) Calling all those who are sick and tired of Wall St., the Lobbyists, THE "Special Interests", and the Super Rich controlling the legislative process in Washington, D.C. - Let's continue "WE THE PEOPLE'S" taking back of Congress!! It is WE who passed Health Insurance Reform! We can do the same with Wall St. Reform. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 714-916-4687. my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/housemeeting/gp8b8m

May 22 Saturday 5:30-7pm, Anaheim: OC Labor Federation 10th Annual Solidarity Leadership Awards Dinner Anaheim Convention Center Ballroom A 800 W. Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92802 RSVP by May 12 Inquiries and Responses: (714) 385-1534 or solidaritydinner2010@oclabor.org

May 23 Sunday 9am-noon, Santa Ana: Endangered Species Day Habitat Restoration
Join Back to Natives in assisting the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana to restore their 4.5 acre Nature Center. We meet at the Center once a month to monitor the habitat, remove weeds, and plant native plants. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, hat, and closed toed shoes. http://stopextinction.org/esd/esdevents/icalrepeat.detail/2010/05/23/13/50/OTJjNWU2MzVkNGQ2NDNmODMzZjU3NTgxOTc5ODVhZTY=/habitat-restoration-the-heritage-museum-of-orange-county-santa-ana.html For more information or to RSVP: 949-509-4787 or volunteer@backtonatives.org

May 23 Sunday noon-2pm, Fountain Valley: Celebrate the Environment & the Achievements of Senator Barbara Boxer ENDORSED by SIERRA CLUB And California Democratic Party Via Live Conference Call
18264 Santa Belinda Circle Fountain Valley, CA 92708
$25 minimum Light salads and desserts provided And a Green (environmental) house and garden tour as time permits, too! Payable to: Friends of Barbara Boxer Hosts: Stephanie and Ed Pacheco Info & RSVP: stephaniepa@socal.rr.com

May 23 Sunday 12:30-4pm, Huntington Beach: OCEC Hosts Dixie Longate and her Tupperware Madness America's number-one-seller of plastic crap is jumping off her national tour for a party in Orange County. The night will be loaded with laughs and the most up-to-date products available for purchase, see for yourself how Ms. Longate became the #1 Tupperware seller in the U.S. & Canada as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products!
Dixie is donating all proceeds to OCEC for the production of OC PRIDE! ocequality.ning.com Seats are limited so get your tickets asap to the funniest Tupperware party you will ever see.
Avec Nightclub 18582 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA

May 23 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Duck Club Democrats aka Newport Bay Democrats - Propositions, Issues and candidates I expect that we will discuss the Propositions on the June Ballot and perhaps other topics including depending on your wishes, the 2 Financial bills from Congress, the results of the Health Care Reform bill to date, the Senate new Environmental bill devoted mostly to increases in alternate energy, with some goals for decreasing the speed of global warming. And other topics that you wish to discuss. There is free parking, air conditioning or heating and light refreshments. Hope to see you there. We normally meet on the 4th Sunday of most months. Possible exceptions to this meeting date, based on the past, could be in July, August and perhaps December. Directions to Face book page for Duck Club Democrats. Use Google and enter Duck Club Democrats or go to face book at http://www.facebook.com/group.php.?gid=123214680787 Driving Instructions to the Duck Club or use Mapquest.com The Duck Club address is at 5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA, 92616 Some directions are below. From the I-405 ( San Diego Freeway) and Culver Drive in Irvine, Get off the I-405 and go South one block on Culver Drive. South is toward the Pacific Ocean and Newport Beach. After one block, turn right onto Michelson Drive and proceed on it for about 8 blocks. This is only about 5 blocks before getting to Jamboree Road. At a traffic light, past Harvard Avenue, turn left onto Riparian View, and go toward Newport Beach on it about a mile. Just before it becomes a dirt road, turn right into a short road and then immediately turn left again to get into a small parking lot. If it is full, unlikely, there is another larger parking lot found by going to the right after you have turned right off of Riparian View. The large parking lot entrance is about 20 feet from that last right turn. The Duck Club is next to the Audubon Nature Center that is next to the PARKING lot. The Duck Club BUILDING IS the large building, ADJACENT TO THE SMALL PARKING LOT. It has an iron duck on the ridge line of the roof, on the side of the roof closest to Jamboree Road and Los Angeles.

May 23 Sunday 1-4pm, Irvine: Olive Tree Initiative Community Forum olivetreeinitiative.org
Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway Room 1517, with parking in the Social Science Parking Structure at Standford and Campus. Hear from the OTI students about their trip to Israel/Palestine in 2009 and from participants in the community trip in March 2010. The Olive Tree Inititiative is a diverse group of UCI students who propose education through first-hand experience in engaging with the critical issues that comprise the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Rosemarie Swatez at rswatez@uci.edu or 949/824-2511.

May 25 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: The Patrick Henry Democratic Club is proud to present our next guest speaker, Lon Hurwitz, candidate for Superior Court Judge. Mr. Hurwitz has over 30 years of experience as a lawyer and court commissioner, and is an active proponent in the fight to end domestic violence. In addition to Commissioner Lon Hurwitz, Gerald Klein, candidate for Superior Court Judge (different seat) will also be speaking. All candidates are invited to attend and make a short pitch - we will be voting on you in two weeks.
Marie Callender's 1821 N. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA (6:30 for no-host food & drink, no minimum required; please support our hosts and dine with us.)
Come and join with us to promote a peaceful and prosperous future and dismantle the damage left behind by the Bush regime.
The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America (usually) meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. National/Remote Memberships available. Contact: admin@patrickhenrythinktank.org patrickhenrythinktank.org

May 26 Wednesday 10am-2pm, Irvine: Courage Campaign will have a table set up at Ring mall on the UCI campus. We will be collecting signatures for AB 656 and doing voter education.For more information or to join us contact Tiffany Dekle (714) 351-3709 or Tdekle@gmail.com

May 26 Wednesday 11am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County "PEACE AND JUSTICE IN LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE BUILDING" Jerald Cavitt, Gang intervention worker in Los Angeles and Paula Garb, Lecturer in anthropology and Co-Director of the Center for Citizen Peace Building at UCI
Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the end of the San Joaquin Preserve) 714-590-7804 womenfororangecounty.org womenforoc@aol.com

May 26 Wednesday noon-2pm, Santa Ana: Luncheon for Faith Leaders being hosted by the Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment at the Sikh Center in Santa Ana. For further information go to our website at OCICE.org

[NEW Day] May 26 (Last Wednesday) 5-6pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS AGAINST THE WAR INVITES YOU TO JOIN A DEMONSTRATION FOR PEACE [Moved to] THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5 P.M. IN FRONT OF THE LARGE WORLD GLOBE LEISURE WORLD, SEAL BEACH Seal Beach Blvd. at Golden Rain Rd. Between 405 Freeway and Westminster Parking in local shopping center, corner Seal Beach Blvd. & Westminster SIGNS AND BANNERS PROVIDED Call 562-430-7509 or 562-430-1047 for information (See also #WedSPAW)

May 26 Wednesday 5-7pm, Huntington Beach: Blair Farley for HB City Council Campaign Kick Off & Fundraiser Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Jill Hardy & Kim and Gloria Kramer Join us to hear Blair's idea for our city and to show your support! RSVP at 714-612-2243 or online at http://blairfarley.com

May 26 Wednesday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County: Judith Lewis, Political Scientist & Futurist Researcher speaking on "Spin! Your Brain on Politics - How Political Strategists Manipulate and Frame the Political Message" Lewis is past president of the Orange Coast League of Women Voters, has spoken all over the country and appeared on television. Meeting will be held at Green Valley Community Center, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley. For more info, call or email Jo Anne Jennings (714) 846-5201 j.l.jennings1944@gmail.com or visit the web site at dcwoc.org

May 26 Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Irvine: MES DE LA RAZA Reviving Dual Spirits: Liberar, Proteger y Celebar Nustra Sexualidad Cosponsored UCI LGBT Resource Center
Mes De La Raza 2010 presents the closing keynote with a night that consists of music, education and performance. The event will open up with a reception consisting of light food, refreshments and music.
After the reception there will be a panel in which panelists Joseph Allen Ruanto-Ramirez and UCI Professor O'Rourke will create dialogue that questions heteronormativity, colonialism, gender, sexuality and indigenous identities of third and fourth genders. The panel will then be followed by Q & A.
Ricardo Bracho will then present a theatre piece entitled "Puto." "Puto" is a play, set five years into the future of a parallel reality which confronts California's urgent issues: prisons, anti-immigrant sentiment and policy, the failing economy, and the bee colony collapse disorder within the context of queer latin@ militant activism, romance and art practice.
The night will close with Q&A from Ricardo Bracho explaining "Why I Wrote the Play Called Puto."
UCI Crystal Cove Auditorium Light Refreshments

May 27 Thursday noon-1:30pm, Irvine: The Center for Global Peace & Conflict Studies Faculty Expert Series 'Re-Imagining Sovereignty and Identity in the Midst of Zero-Sum Conflict: The "Parallel States" Concept as Means Out of the Israeli-Palestinian Impasse' Mark LeVine, Ph.D. Department of History, University of California, Irvine
UC Irvine, Social Science Tower 777 Light Refreshments provided Please RSVP to Sandy Cushman at scushman@uci.edu or 949-824-3344

May 27 Thursday 6:30pm, Orange: The Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) social group of Church of the Foothills is very pleased to announce the next gathering for spiritual enrichment of the OutSpirit LGBT Discussion Group & Potluck At the home of Russ Noe and Kergan Edwards-Stout 4939 E. Lomita Ave. Orange, CA 92869 Home 714.602.6388 Cell 714.552.2348 For directions, please call the hosts, as most mapping systems take you to the wrong location! Bring: A dish to share, and an adventurous spirit! Topic: The masks we wear, and the struggle to live more authentically. For more information about the LGBT OutSpirit Discussion Group & Potluck, please contact Kergan Edwards-Stout at 714.552.2348 or at proud2bedad@yahoo.com

May 27 Thursday 7pm, Orange: PDA Orange County Chapter Cafe Lucca, 106 N. Glassell St, Orange 92866
INTRODUCTIONS
NATIONAL -- CHANGE MAKES CHANGE Debrief: Big Oil, Big Banks, Big Bigots (Ariz) %nbspp; Brown Bag Lunch Vigils (BBLVs) %nbsp; CONFERENCE CALLS: %nbsp; IOTs Tues, Organize Thurs - Western Reg
REGIONAL -- Debrief: Primaries %nbsp; Gov & Senate race %nbsp; Candidates: Marcy Winograd CA36, Tracy Emblem CA50, updates! %nbsp; CA Issues: Majority Rule, Clean Money, %nbsp; ...Single Payer SB810 !!! %nbsp; CDP EBoard/Prog Caucus/"Pda Cali" on Facebook
LOCAL -- %nbsp; Candidates: Bill Hedrick CA44, & others!!! %nbsp; DPOC/Clubs/Disc Grps: Laguna Hills Mon's 7:30A, Irvine Sat's 9A Local Issues/PDA OC Organizing %nbsp; Events/Actions - WEEKLY ORANGE COUNTY PROGRESSIVE
OPEN DISCUSSION
NEXT MEETING Thurs 6/24 7PM

May 28/29 Friday 11pm Los Angeles -> Saturday 8am-2pm Phoenix -> Saturday 10pm Los Angeles: Get on the Bus to Arizona: Nat'l Protest Against Racist SB 1070 Bus from Los Angeles to Arizona leaves Friday, May 28, 11pm Wilshire & Berendo, Los Angeles
National Protest to Stop SB 1070 in Phoenix Saturday, May 29, 8am-2pm March to State Capitol Building
Bus will be back in L.A. on Sat, May 29, 10pm.
May 29 will bring tens of thousands of people from all over the U.S. to the streets of Phoenix. Click here to reserve a seat on the bus from LA Demand full equality for immigrants! No to racism! You can also pay by phone at 213-251-1025. You must pay in advance to reserve a seat. For questions or more info, contact 213-251-1025 or email answerla@answerla.org

May 28-31 Friday 1pm-Monday 9pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival at the Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove strawberryfestival.org

May 30 Sunday 3-5pm, Costa Mesa: ¡Otro Mundo es Posible! People's Assembly/Asamblea del Pueblo An educated and united community cannot be exploited!
Community members invite you to take part in an open forum/discussion on issues affecting YOU within the City of Costa Mesa * Are you and your family affected by the immigration raids? * Are you a day laborer being harassed? * Concerned with the elimination of after school programs? * Do you believe everyone should have equal rights? Come out Sunday, May 30 to share - Personal Testimonials - Concerns - Ideas - Plans of Action
Cocina De Isabel, 841 W 19th St., Costa Mesa 92627

May 30 Sunday 3-5pm, Irvine: Meet and Greet Melissa Fox Come meet with Melissa Fox and others who care about the future of California and our community!
Home of Jay Hedjazi, 9 Paine Circle, Irvine, CA. 92614 For more information, contact alisa@votemelissafox.com

Jun 1 Tuesday 6:30-10:30pm, Orange: SACReD: Community Action and Forum St. Joseph's School/Church, Parish Hall. Civic Center Dr & Lacy St, Santa Ana, ca. 92701
We Want a Dignified Community for All-- It is still time for the City to think over their response and reconsider a Community Benefits Agreement The community has united and organized under a coalition called SACReD, Santa Ana Collaborative for Responsible Development, and asks the City to sign a Community Benefits Agreement which will give the community the security and guarantee that the development projects of the Station District and Transit Zoning Code will in fact benefit the community.
Please plan to attend and confirm with us! For more information: Ana- 714-335-1528 Luis- 714-425-5562

Jun 1 Tuesday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: The Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) social group of Church of the Foothills is very pleased to announce a special FREE screening of "Ma Vie En Rose", a delightful tale of a child in transition.
The screening will take place in the Church of the Foothills Fellowship Hall. 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: 714.544.1319 chotf.org

Jun 1 Tuesday, 7pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village: Everything you wanted to know about healthcare reform-- but were too confused to ask Ernie Powell, Senior Manager of Advocacy, AARP CA. will facilitate discussion.
Join us for a Gather and Greet time at 6:30 PM before all general meetings and for 30 minutes after each meeting. Coffee, teas, and snacks will be provided. lagunawoodsvillage.com/article.cfm?id=3198
DIRECTIONS TO CLUBHOUSE 7 at Moulton Parkway: Directions from the 5 Freeway South: Take the El Toro Road Exit (brings you onto Paseo de Valencia and a stoplight). Go through the first stoplight, remaining on Paseo de Valencia, and then turn right at the next stoplight onto El Toro Road. Continue to Moulton Parkway and turn right at the stoplight. At the next stoplight, turn left into the Clubhouse 7 parking lot. Directions from the 5 freeway North: Take the El Toro Road exit and turn left onto El Toro Road. Continue to Moulton Parkway and turn right at the stoplight. At the next stoplight, turn left into the Clubhouse 7 parking lot

Jun 2 Wednesday 11:30am-12:30pm, Orange: CARA Wrinkle Run Join California Alliance for Retired Americans for the 3rd Annual Wrinkle Run, Walk, and Rock-A-Thon
Orange Circle, Chapman Ave, At Glassell in Orange Return pledge sheets with money to CARA by July 15 Call CARA at 714-244-7776

Jun 2 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Huntington Beach: Beach Summer Evening in honor of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, home of HB City Councilman Keith Bohr, 18602 Quarterhorse Lane. For further information or to RSVP please reply to keith.bohr@gmail.com or call 714/315-2143.

[Canceled] Jun 2 Wednesday 6:30pm-social; 7:15pm-meeting, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County monthly meeting. Please watch for details for July 7 meeting. If you have any questions, email Susan Kopicki, DFA-OC Organizer at 949/872-0966 or sckopicki@gmail.com
[editor: since the DFA-OC meeting is canceled, this is good opportunity to attend the CodePink vigil]

Jun 3 Thursday 5:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood Speaking Series
Expert panelists Karyl E. Ketchum, Ph.D., and Mary Kay Blakely will be delving into a dynamic discussion about how mixed messages in the media are shaping an entire generation as they grow into adulthood. They'll look at the impact of the Internet and how it influences the way young men treat women, and how young women are juggling the dual expectations to look like a porn star but act like a lady.
Ms. Ketchum is an expert in technology, social media, and the Internet, specifically focusing on representations of race, gender, sexuality, and class. Ms. Blakely is a former Hers columnist for the New York Times and has been a contributing editor for Ms. magazine since 1981.
The Center Club in Costa Mesa Tickets are $45 per person To learn more, visit considerthisOC.org

Jun 3 Thursday 6pm, Irvine: Orange County Chapter Society for Conservation Biology Cuatro Cienegas: an endangered precambrian park (Or, how to make microbes charismatic for conservation?)
We are very excited to welcome Dr. Valeria Souza as our speaker at the June monthly meeting. Dr. Souza is a professor at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and is here in Irvine on sabbatical at UCI. Dr. Souza is a world-renowned conservationist and is widely recognized for her work (and success) in saving Cuatro Cienegas, a biologically unique valley ecosystem in Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuatro_CiÃegas). Dr Souza was awarded the prestigious National Prize for Conservation in Mexico in 2006, and in March of this year she was awarded Mexico's highest environmental honor, the VW sponsored Love of the Planet award. Dr. Souza is a very motivational and inspiring speaker and will share with us her experience fighting to save this very special place on our planet. We will also be announcing and introducing our newly elected board members at the June meeting. Please join us!
NATURAL SCIENCES II ROOM 2201 ON THE UCI CAMPUS Directions: Take the 73 south (not yet a toll road) Take the Bison Ave exit (last exit before 73 becomes a toll road) Turn left at onto Bison at the light at the top of the exit ramp Pass 3 traffic lights/intersections After the third intersection - Peltason Dr - take the second right into a parking lot (pay at the kiosk) Continue walking on the sidewalk next to Bison Ave Natural Sciences II will be the first large building on the right Walk along the building and enter on the side facing Aldrich Park (glass facade)

Jun 3 Thursday 7pm, Costa Mesa: ¡Otro Mundo es Posible! People's Assembly/Asamblea del Pueblo An educated and united community cannot be exploited!
Community members invite you to take part in an open forum/discussion on issues affecting YOU within the City of Costa Mesa * Are you and your family affected by the immigration raids? * Are you a day laborer being harassed? * Concerned with the elimination of after school programs? * Do you believe everyone should have equal rights? Come out Thursday, June 3 to share - Personal Testimonials - Concerns - Ideas - Plans of Action
Cocina De Isabel, 841 W 19th St., Costa Mesa 92627

Jun 4 (1^st Friday) 6:30-9pm, Orange: Friday Night Film Series: Which Way Home The film follows several unaccompanied child migrants as they journey through Mexico en route to the U.S. on a freight train they call “The Beast”. It features the stories of children like Olga and Freddy, nine-year old Hondurans who are desperately trying to reach their families in Minnesota, and Jose, a ten-year-old El Salvadoran who has been abandoned by smugglers and ends up alone in a Mexican detention center, and Kevin, a canny, streetwise 14-year-old Honduran, whose mother hopes that he will reach New York City and send money back to his family. These are stories of hope and courage, disappointment and sorrow are the ones you never hear about — the invisible ones. whichwayhome.net
Our discussion at the end of the film will be lead by Munmeeth Soni an immigration attorney from the Public Law Center
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange present films that raise awareness and encourage conversation about the dynamic, ever-changing, systemic and critical needs of our world.
St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room, 480 South Batavia St, Orange 92868. sistersofstjosephorange.org/calendar.php?ID=253 6:30-7:00 P.M.: Gathering & Refreshments 7:00-9:00 P.M.: Film & Discussion RSVP: (714) 633-8121 Ext. 7716 Justice@csjorange.org

Jun 5 Saturday 8:30am-7pm, Santa Ana: Libreria Martinez Books and Art Gallery Grand Opening Celebration 216 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA latinobooks.com/events.html For nearly 3 decades we have worked to promote literacy within Santa Ana and throughout Orange County. The Grand Opening of our new location represents our desire to continue the work that is needed now more than ever. Please join us throughout the day for the many activities we have planned. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Children's Authors: Judith Brito & Ruben Martinez 9:30 - 11:00 Children's Author and Artist: Colleen Corbett 11:00 - 12:00 Magic Show 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Children's Author and Artist: Priscilla Buris 3:00 - 5:00 Author Don Jose Ruiz- The 5th Agreement. 7:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Jun 5 Saturday 9:30am-2pm, Dana Point: LWV Inter League Organization Annual Meeting Gemmell's Restaurant, 34471 Golden Lantern. Dana Point
Our speaker for the day will be Kirsten Kreyman from the Public Law Center who will speak to us on Human Trafficking in Orange County. Some of our members have heard her speak and found it to be very interesting. Yes, this does happen in Orange County
Cost of the luncheon will be $26.00 and the menu choices will be: Chicken Marsala--Chicken breast with mixed wild mushrooms and Marsala demi-glaze. Angel Hair pasta with Tomato, Basil and garlic in an extra virgin olive oil sauce.phone Seven Spice Salmon Salad--Fresh wild salmon rolled in a mildly hot seven spice mixture, pan seared and served over crispy cucumber and greens.
Luncheon cost includes salad and dessert. Coffee will be served. No-host bar. Call 949-366-6545 to reserve by June 3.

[moved] Jun 5 Saturday 10am, Huntington Beach: Joe Shaw Volunteer Kick-off Moved to June 12th

Jun 5 Saturday 11am-5pm, Santa Ana: DeColores Presents: Cultivating Our Queer Latin@ Identities An event of workshops, dialogues, music and performances!! at El Centro Cultural De Mexico, 310 W 5th Street
Free Event!! questions/info: decoloresoc@gmail.com
De Colores: aims at reconstructing and cementing a safer and more conscious reality for the Queer Latina/o population. This year's conference theme is “Cultivating Our Queer Identities,” in response to such oppressive and inequitable atmosphere. The conference also aims at creating a welcoming and proactive space where Queer Latina/o can collectively engage in dialogue through arts, music and education in order to positively transform the current political, social and cultural terrain in our neighborhoods.
Workshops: *Smart Sex (Sexo sin Verguenza) *Hey Puto! (Youth in Power) *Sin Fronteras (Latin@ Queers and Immigration/Politics) *La Familia (Parents and Allies Unite) *21st Century Mariposas (Where are we? Socially/Culturally) * Transgender (Discriminating against our own)

Jun 5 Saturday 12:30pm, Huntington Beach: The Harvest Club Get-Together
It's been a while and we would love to get together with as many on this list as possible to compare harvesting stories, discuss what we'd like to do in the future at a get-together:
Lake Park - near the club house and picnic benches Huntington Beach, 92648 theharvestclub@gmail.com

[Venue change] Jun 6 Sunday 1pm/2pm, Santa Ana: Press conference against Prop. 14/Green Party of Orange County General Meeting Due to some building maintenance at the Irvine Ranch Water District, we had to relocate this month's meeting to:
Breath of Fire Theater, 310 W. 5th St. (second floor), Santa Ana (Part of El Centro Cultural de Mexico at 5th and Broadway, above El Curtido restaurant) See breathoffire.org/directions.htm for parking suggestions.
June's General Meeting will highlight California Green Party candidates for state and federal office. Candidates committed to attend include: Laura Wells and Deacon Alexander, Green Party Gubernatorial Primary candidates; Ann Menasche,Green candidate for Secretary of State; and Ross Frankel, candidate for State Controller. Our own Jane Rands and Duane Roberts will also discuss their campaigns for 72nd Assembly District and U.S. Senate.
Additionally, a press conference against Prop. 14 is planned for 1 p.m. We cordially invite other non-Green Party candidates, with whom we're in consensus on this important issue, to join us before General Meeting, to Say NO on Prop. 14!

Jun 6 Sunday 4-5pm, Fullerton: Wine & Music Garden Party introducing Dr. Esiquio R. Uballe Candidate for Assembly District 72 At the lovely Sunny Hills home of Dr. Nathan and Debbie Scott and Chris Fredrickson Fullerton, California (Address provided upon RSVP) For your convenience make your donation here: actblue.com/page/uballe2 Please reply by Friday, May 28 To (714) 680-0012 or uballe4AD72@yahoo.com (so we will know how many delicious appetizers to make)

Jun 7 Monday 1pm, Irvine: Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Speaks at Pacifica Institute 17851 Sky Park Circle Suite C Irvine, CA 92614 pacificainstitute.org

Jun 7 Monday 7pm, Santa Ana: Democratic Club of Central Orange County Join us to learn about the water bond which will appear on the November 2010 ballot. Tustin Council Member Deborah Gavello will be talking with us about the facts of the bond and how it will improve water infrastructure in the state.
The Democratic Club of Central Orange County meets at Marie Callendar's, 1821 N Grand (Grand north of 17th), Santa Ana. Come at 6:30 pm to order dinner, program starts at 7 pm.

Jun 8 Tuesday 7am-8pm, Statewide: Primary Election ocvote.com/election/pri2010/pri2010.htm For current information on the candidates running in the June 8th primary, please visit SmartVoter.org
Editor's recommendations:
Prop 14 NO
Prop 15 YES Elections Should Be Won, Not Bought
Prop 16 NO PG&E's Monopoly Protection Act
Prop 17 NO Mercury Insurance Profit Protection Act
chart of recommendations from other groups

Jun 8 Tuesday 5:30-7:30pm, Irvine: Please Join Council Member Beth Krom in Supporting Shiva Farivar Candidate for Irvine City Council 2010 Crystal Jade Restaurant 6511 Quail Hill Parkway Irvine CA 92603
To RSVP, call (949) 933-5091 or e-mail carynpuma@cox.net Down Load Invitation

Jun 8 Tuesday 7pm, Newport Beach: MoveOn Oil Spill Vigil 1 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92663
The current oil spill crisis occurring in the Gulf has reached devastating proportions. We have to come together throughout our community to acknowledge this terrible situation and demand that our lawmakers understand the importance of getting our country off oil! There is no better time than now to insist that our nation be supplied with clean energy.
Please show your support at the Newport Beach pier this Tuesday evening to recognize those effected by the spill. Tuesday will mark the 50th day since the start of the spill and it's about time we collaborate and help make a difference! pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=103954

Jun 8 Tuesday 7pm, Fullerton: MoveOn Oil Spill Vigil Fullerton City Hall, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
A peaceful gathering of those who love our planet and want our addiction to oil to come to an end. pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=104071

Jun 8 Tuesday 7pm, San Clemente: Candlelight Vigil for the Gulf and Clean Energy San Clemente Pier San Clemente, CA 92672 Join in a show of support for the Gulf Coast residents (human, plant and animal) and to demand a clean energy future. Tuesday marks the 50th day since the worst oil spill in history began. Livelihoods are challenged, delicate ecosystems devastated and endangered species in jeopardy. Now is the time for clean energy. Let's push for something positive to rise from the sludge! Wear black, bring candles and signs relating to the spill and clean energy alternatives. Hope to see you there! meetup.com/Green-Living-SC/calendar/13726024

Jun 9 Wednesday 9am, Anaheim: Protest Whitman & Fiorina Our friends at the California Labor Federation are asking you to join them at a rally to protest presumptive GOP nominees Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina.
As Republican candidates launch their general election campaigns at a "victory" breakfast in Anaheim, with their presumptive nominees Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina having spent a combined $100 million to buy their respective primaries, California workers and families will rally to declare they won't let these candidates buy the Governor and Senator offices in a hostile corporate takeover of California.
Rally and protest outside GOP "victory" breakfast to declare that the general election isn't for sale.
Rally to take place between the Anaheim Hilton and Anaheim Convention Center, 777 West Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802

Jun 9 Wednesday noon-1pm, Costa Mesa: MoveOn "No Bailout For BP" Rally Northeast Corner-Bristol and Sunflower, 3929 Bristol Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The massive BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico just keeps getting worse. The oil slick is now as big as the state of Maryland and scientists say ocean currents could carry oil from the spill all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, devastating wildlife and wiping out entire fishing communities. If that wasn't bad enough, we know the damages from this spill will be massive, and under current law, taxpayers are stuck with most of the bill.
So, join the Irvine and More MoveOn Council at an urgent rally to call on Congress to prevent a Big Oil bailout by taxpayers. BP, not taxpayers, needs to pay every penny to clean up their mess. We'll also call on Congress to support strong campaign finance and ethics reforms -- so that Congress starts working for the 98% of us who aren't represented by DC lobbyists. pol.moveon.org/event/standfordemocracy/103869

Jun 9 (2^nd Wednesday) 6:30-8pm, Garden Grove: Garden Grove LULAC Meeting Dinner at 6:30 pm Dinner (your own cost) and the meeting start at 7:00 pm at the Coco's Bakery & Restaurant located in the corner of Chapman Avenue & Harbor Blvd ( in front of the Crown Plaza Hotel) in Garden Grove. The address is 12032 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove CA 92840
Agenda Topics for the Wednesday Meeting: - Arizona Rally & March in Santa Ana - California LULAC state convention May 21-23, Orange, CA - LULAC Educational Center Report- Garden Grove. - GG youth & Young LULAC councils Report - LULAC Youth Annual conference March 26, 2011 - LULAC National Convention New Mexico July 11-17
For your information, place make a note in your calendar, we have our regular meetings every second Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting will be on July 14, 2010 , at the same place and time. Hope to see you there. If you are planning to attend please RSVP via email or by calling me at 714-357-4328.

Jun 9 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club STAYING ON TOP: WILL DEMOCRATS HOLD THE LINE IN NOVEMBER? Get It Straight From The State - Steve Young District 18 Director - California Democratic Party & Comments from the County with Democratic Party of Orange County Executive Director Gerrie Schipske ...plus "Selected Vignettes" from the LA CDP Convention in Aprilxgar For information on either meeting or the Club, call Sue Dearing at 855-6965. lw-dems.org

Jun 9 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Wide Democratic Alliance Speakers: Gerrie Schipske, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County, Beth Krom, candidate for Congress, 48th CD.
International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach. For more details see 67thad.com

Jun 10 Thursday 7PM, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club: "Healthcare Reform and Your Local Hospital" socdc.org Tony Struther, of Saddleback Memorial Hospital, San Clemente will be speaking about how services at your local hospital will be affected by healthcare reform. Following his presentation, Toni Sullivan will finish the program by addressing questions asked at the last meeting.
A buffet dinner will be served featuring salad, entrees, side dishes, dessert and beverage. Dinner served 6- 7pm Members $17 Dinner, Non Members $20 Meeting only at 7pm $3 Members, Non Members $5
RSVP'S are requited for dinner OR meeting only Reservations due by Tuesday, May 11 Please! Contact: kenton805@cox.net Or Call 949-498-1372 before noon
Meeting location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675

Jun 10 Thursday 6:30-8:30PM, Costa Mesa: Zonta Club of Newport Harbor Monthly Business meeting 245 Fischer Ave. Suite A8C
Come learn about our local service projects. More at: ZontaNewportHarbor.Org

Jun 10 Thursday 6:45pm, Fountain Valley: Orange County People for Animals Savor Au Lac's great vegan food while you hone your skills in diplomacy and public speaking, make new friends who share your values, and learn about the latest issues in nutrition, the environment and animal rights.
Au Lac 16563 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 meetup.com/OCPAUSA/calendar/13091012

Jun 11 Friday 5:30, Irvine: Rally solidarity with the people of Iran Please come in a day of remembrance in solidarity with the people of Iran. It has been 1 year since the contested elections that our freedom fighters took to the streets for democracy and justice..Please join us for a rally to show that we have not forgotten
Jamboree & Barranca City of Irvine, CA Friday June 11, 2010 at 5:30pm...we have plenty of signs...Free Iran.

Jun 12 Saturday 9am-4pm, Corona Del Mar: 1^st Annual Orange County Progressive Summit ocprogressivesummit.org The summit will take place at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church located at 3233 Pacific View Dr. in Corona Del Mar, CA 92625. Be part of history in the making with the first annual Orange County Progressive Summit! We are planning a full day of informational workshops that individuals and large organizations alike can put to practical use. In addition, we are honored to have two very special guest speakers: Mimi Kennedy & Marjorie Cohn
Workshops Morning Session * Military Families Speak Out: "Attracting the Media to Your Event" * Cannabis Peace Corps: "Now's the Time, Legalize: Marijuana Law Reform 2010" * Task Force: "Building Coalitions and Reaching Across Lines of Difference" * Orange County Equality Coalition: "Voices Making Change" * Progressive Interfaith Alliance OC: "Church Chat: Building Coalitions 101" Afternoon Session * Human Rights Campaign: "Social Networking: Building Your Online Presence" * Compassion & Choices: "Preserving Choice Through Compassionate Social Action from the Beginning to the End of Life" * California Democratic Council: "Fundraising for Change" * Equality California: "Grassroots Organizing and Mobilizing Your Base" * Caroline Colesworthy: "Spirituality and Activism: Stoking the Fire While Not Getting Burned"
Brought to you by... Colectivo Tonantzin, Equality California, Human Rights Campaign, Orange County Equality Coalition, Women For:Orange County, Courage Campaign, Progressive Christians Uniting, Progressive Interfaith Alliance, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Progressive Democrats of America, Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment, Living Ubuntu

Jun 12 Saturday, 10am-3pm, Huntington Beach: Joe Shaw Volunteer Kick-off! Home of Pat Goodman, 18531 Bentley Lane, Huntington Beach, r.s.v.p. 714-847-6617
Join us for coffee and more, learn about the Joe Shaw for Huntington Beach City Council Campaign and how you can be a part of the field operation and neighborhood outreach. We intend to cover every precinct in Huntington Beach by November. We cannot do it without you.

June 12 Saturday noon-2pm, Irvine: 2010 Annual Clinton Awards, Four Seasons Banquet Hall, 14210 Cuylver Dr. Irvine.
The Orange County Young Democrats cordially invite you to attend our 2010 Clinton Awrds. Guests and recipients include Richard O'Neill, Speaker John A. Perez, Senator Lou Correa, Tefere Gebre, Audrey Prosser, and Master of Ceremonies John Hanna. Young Democrat-$25; Friend-$50; Supporter-$250; Co-host-$500; Host-$1000. Please RSVP to ocyoungdemocrats@gmail.com or 562/713-2468. Buy a ticket online at actblue.com/page/2010clintonawards. Lunch will be provided(vegetarian on request), no host bar.

Jun 12 Saturday noon-3pm, Garden Grove: Flag Day Garden Grove Elks Lodge 1952, 1551 Trask Ave. Garden Grove.
This year's Consuelo Nieto Patriotic Award will be presented to Mr. Phu Nguyen. He is the personification of the "American Dream" and he is a model patriot in our community. Contact the 67th AD for details.

Jun 12 Saturday, 2pm-Dusk/6-11pm, Silverado: 6th Annual Tree Hugger's Ball and Go Green Expo in Blackstar Canyon
is a chance to experience the beautiful canyon areas we are striving to preserve while helping to educate the community about our vanishing wild spaces, and our vital part as stewards of the earth. Our “Go Green in the OC!” event will feature exhibitors of eco-friendly products and transportation, well known environmental speakers, live Musicians and dancing. Guest speakers in the past have included Goldman Award winner Judy Bonds of the Coal River Mountain Watch who has successfully fought mountain top removal of coal; Flossie Horgan, of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Project, Sierra Club activist Brittany McKee who played a key role in the “Save Trestles” project; sustainability expert Chris Prelitz, and Earth Resource Foundation's “Zero Waste” advocate Stephanie Barger. canyonland.org/treehuggers.html

Jun 13 Sunday 10:30am, Irvine: MoveOn Council meets to discuss 98% launch summer event Please join us
Lee's Sandwich Shop across from UCI in University Town Center Contact: Guy 714-827-9656

Jun 13 Sunday 3-5pm, Newport Beach: California National Women's Political Caucus fundraiser for 70th Assembly District candidate Melissa Fox Please join California National Women's Political Caucus President Teray Stephens at a fundraiser for NWPC-endorsed 70th Assembly District candidate Melissa Fox.
540 Bayhill Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Suggested contributions: Host: $3,900 Co-Host: $1,000 Sponsor: $500 Supporter: $100 Guest: $50 For more information, contact alisa@votemelissafox.com Visit Melissa's website: votemelissafox.com Contribute on ActBlue: actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/22529

Jun 13 (2^nd Sunday) 5pm, Tustin: PCU-OC Conscientious Projector: Holy Land: Common Ground examines Israeli & Palestinian citizens who work toward a mutual goal of peace
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. For more info: Erin Weller | eweller@pcu-la.org | 714 721 6554 We acknowledge and thank the Sustainable World Ministry at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for creating Conscientious Projector and letting PCU use the name.

Jun 14 Monday 3pm, Costa Mesa: Costa Mesa City: Rule of Law-Uncovering the Sham Bristol St. and Anton Blvd.

[Update] Jun 14 Monday 6:30pm, Tustin: Screening of "Coal Country" COAL COUNTRY is a dramatic look at modern coal mining. We get to know working miners along with activists who are battling coal companies in Appalachia. We hear from miners and coal company officials, who are concerned about jobs and the economy and believe they are acting responsibly in bringing power to the American people. Both sides in this conflict claim that history is on their side. Families have lived in the region for generations, and most have ancestors who worked in the mines. Everyone shares a deep love for the land, but MTR (Mountain Top Removal mining which has leveled over 500 Appalachian mountains) is tearing them apart. We need to understand the meaning behind promises of "cheap energy" and "clean coal." Are they achievable? At what cost? Are there alternatives to our energy future?
Q & A afterward with Judy Bonds, featured in the movie
Enjoy music prior to the start of the movie. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd, Tustin, CA 92780
Please RSVP so that we know how many will attend: ecofaith@ocice.org Cost: Free - However, donations are appreciated!

Jun 15 Tuesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Drive in Costa Mesa. Quarterly CDP Region 18 meeting, hosted by Regional Director Steve Young Please bring all resolutions that you would like to have presented at the July 16-18 E-Board meeting in San Jose. They must be submitted thirty days or more, in advance of the E-board meeting. As this meeting will be post-Primary, I am also inviting all our democratic candidates to tell us about their campaign plans and how we can help them get elected in November. The food is good at Karl Strauss, so please come early for dinner and to socialize. Our meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP to Marion at 949-640-4400, or by e-mail to marionpack@cableone.net.

Jun 15 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: Do People in Gaza Have Human Rights? P.O. BOX 5891, ORANGE CA 92863-5891, cousinscluboc.org
Do the 1.5 million people of Gaza have human rights? Karin Pally will discuss the Free Gaza movement and the recent Israeli assault on a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. We will also discuss what we can do to protest this outrage and pressure our government to take forceful action to end the siege of Gaza and promote a peaceful end to the Israeli / Palestinian conflict.
Karen Pally is on the advisory Board of the Rebuilding Alliance, and a member of Women in Black and the Free Gaza Movement.
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. Or exit the 405 freeway at Sand Canyon and go north to Waterworks Drive.

Jun 16 (3^rd Wednesday) noon-1pm, Brea/Garden Grove/Huntington Beach/Mission Viejo/Newport Beach/Orange: "brownbag" lunch vigils PDA will be joined by CODEPINK, AfterDowningStreet, Democrats.com, the California Nurses Assn./National Nurses United, and United for Peace and Justice in holding brownbag vigils outside (or inside) at least 36 congress members' offices.
Brownbaggers are demanding commitments to vote against more money for war. Slogans on their posters include: "Healthcare not Warfare," "Corporations out of Politics," "Bailout Main Street not Wall Street," and "Brownbaggers not Teabaggers". Get involved here and start a vigil in a new district: tinyurl.com/brownbagvigil
CA-40 Cong. Ed Royce 1110 E. Chapman Ave Suite 207 Orange, CA 92866
CA-42 Cong. Gary Miller 1800 E. Lambert Road Suite 150 Brea, CA 92821
CA-42 Cong. Gary Miller 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA 92691
CA-46 Cong. Dana Rohrabacher 101 Main St., HB
CA-47 Cong. Loretta Sanchez 12397 Lewis St, Suite 101 Garden Grove, CA 92840
CA-48 Cong. John Campbell We will meet on the steps at the corner of Newport Center Dr and Santa Rosa Dr, near the entrance to District office building

Jun 16 Wednesday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: Healthcare for All meeting Has it already been a month? Yes, we're on for another Healthcare for All meeting this coming Wednesday night, June 16. Rather than 7 pm, we'll begin at 6:30 so we can get out earlier. 'Hope to see you at Tapestry UU Congregation, 25801 Obrero Drive in Mission Viejo. -Jan, 858-395-4675

Jun 16 Wednesday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: Come join us for dinner Meet the Canyon Democrats Learn about the new Healthcare Plan and how it affects you Special Guest Speaker: Toni Sullivan - Health Care Reform for 2010 and Beyond: A Substantive Overview Registered Professional Nurse Master and Doctorate in Nursing from Columbia University, New York Head of Nursing at:University of Southern California and University of Missouri
At the home of: Arlene Taslitz 21216 Mazatlan, Mission Viejo
mees@cox.net (949) 837-9456 or Sandy Levy sandylevy1@gmail.com (949) 829-8959

Jun 17 Thursday 6-8pm, Newport Coast: Democratic Foundation of Orange County reception honoring John A. Perez Speaker of the CA State Assembly (& former Board Member of the Democratic Foundation of Orange County)
At the Home of Dr. Michael Chegini Newport Coast, CA Address to be given upon RSVP
Platinum$5,000 - Includes 1 year Foundation membership Gold $2,500 - Includes 1 year Foundation membership Silver $1,000 - Includes 6 month Foundation membership All contributions will be used to publish and distribute The Orange County Voter Guide
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Josh Kurpies at (714)979-4436 or jkurpies@dfoc.com

Jun 17 Thursday 7pm, Fullerton: Progressive Women in North Orange County at Coco's Family Restaurant, 1011 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton at 7:00. We will be discussing the recent primary, local races such as the Fullerton city council race and other interesting events.

Jun 17 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: OC Green Drinks OC Green Drinks events are casual and agenda-free; they're just a great forum in which Orange County's growing demographic of eco-conscious professionals can have a drink, spark up a 'green' conversation and not be met with a blank look. ocgreendrinks.org
Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails 2607 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614 949.387.8887 http://andreisrestaurant.com/

[date correction] Jun 17 Thursday 7pm, Costa Mesa: Regional Meeting of Region 18 of the CDP will be on Jun 15th, not the 17th

Jun 18 Friday 4PM. Costa Mesa: Care International Guest Speaker from Ecuador. Cohosted by Zonta and AAUW. Free and open to the public. Zonta Clubhouse, 245 Fischer Ave, Ste A8C, Costa Mesa. More at: ZontaNewportHarbor.Org

Jun 18 Friday 7pm. Irvine: Please join us for the Progressive's Party of No! Friday, June 18, 7:00 PM-???? This is no tea party!!!!! No agenda! No meeting! Just a great get together--schmooze, chat, let the good times roll! Good progressive people,good food, good music. . . maybe a few Repubs..., So bring your Honey if you like, something delicious to eat, a bottle of wine to share and your good intentions! So much to talk about! If you want to share a story, recite a poem, sing a song or bring your band, let us know! Come early, stay late!
Kate's House 6 Gold Bluff Irvine, CA 92604 RSVP essential...name, number of people and your contact number 949-559-7426 sofztk8@aol.com
Let kate know what you're bringing so we can balance the food-50 deserts would be great, but we need main dishes, entré salads, side dishes, finger foods too!

Jun 19 Saturday 9am-5pm, Irvine: It's not a chOiCe - Challenging the Lies of the Ex-Gay Movement Orange County's Response To Exodus International's Ex Gay Conference ocequality.ning.com/events/its-not-a-choice-challenging
Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92604
The following are topics and speakers confirmed for the event: Key note Speaker: Rev. Dr. Daniel Helminiak Author of What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality. The bible supplies no real basis for the condemnation of homosexuality. Therefore, people must stop opposing homosexuality merely by quoting the Bible because, taken on its own terms, the Bible simply does not support their case.
For more information email us at: notachoicecounterconference@gmail.com

Jun 19 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State and Orange County Equality Coalition will co-sponsor Hans Johnson, president of Progressive Victory. Hans will discuss "Gall in the Family: The Growing Rift Within the Religious Right Over LGBT Equality".
Meeting will be held at Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine For more info visit the web site at au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.

Jun 19 Sat 7pm Laguna Hills: "Silent No More," a Silent Auction benefiting OC Pride 2010. Sponsored by OC Pride and Orange County Equality Coalition. The event will include hosted food and drinks, as well as lots of fun entertainment, and auction items that you won't want to miss! Come party with the Pride organizers and be a part of changing history in Orange County! 26616 Meadow Crest, Laguna Hills 92653. See also Aug 12
Email your RSVP to Info@prideoc.com.

Jun 20 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Humanists of Orange County: Dr. Clay Costner on "The Enlightenment and American Democracy" Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, in Irvine, CA. Admission is free. meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/13688843

Jun 20 Sunday 4:30pm, Costa Mesa: CFI-L.A's Feed Your Brain Lecture Series presents Eddie Tabash The Assault on the Gay and Lesbian Community: A Window into the Still Undiminished Power of the Religious Right Eddie Tabash, the Chair of CFI-L.A. and a board member of CFI Transnational, also chairs the national legal committee of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. A noted constitutional lawyer, he will explain how the attack on gay rights demonstrates that the religious right is as string as ever. Come hear what you can do to stop this horrible menace from dismantling the modern secular state. Held at the Costa Mesa Community Center at 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa

Jun 21 Monday 7pm, Mission Viejo: Canyon Democrats - An Open Forum!
We're excited to announce that our June meeting will be an open forum, whereby we let YOU decide what you want to talk about (current events, hot topics, etc.) with an exchange of ideas and opinions.
We'll also discuss the results of a survey that was sent out to all club members, asking for their input. If you're interested in participating in the survey, we'll have printed copies available at the meeting.
7:00 pm Meeting Begins 8:15 pm Socialize Norman Murray Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way Mission Viejo canyondemocrats.org

Jun 21 Monday 7-11pm, Fountain Valley: 68th AD Monthly Speaker Meeting Gerrie Schipske, who was recently hired as the Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Orange County, will be our guest speaker at the 68th Democratic Assembly District PAC Meeting.
The place we are meeting is located at the corner of Edinger and Brookhurst in the Albertson's shopping center. 16151 Brookhurst is in the Southwest corner next door to the Saigon Performing Arts center. If you get lost please call Vice - Chairman Jim Benson on his cell phone at 714-396-6199.
If you want to eat there is a small Vietnamese cafe next door, they have great food, there is also a Denny's and a Burger King in the shopping center. Please come join us as we discuss how we can help our local Candidates win in the upcoming elections and how we can work together to turn Orange County Blue.

Jun 22 Tuesday 4:30pm, Orange: Special FUN immigration-related event in conjunction with Orange city council meeting If you agree with Vern Nelson, Duane Roberts and Gabriel San Ramon that "Rule of Law City" resolutions are meaningless and insulting gestures that accomplish nothing, contact Vern at chezvern@aol.com or call 714/235-VERN for more information on how to participate in the event.

Jun 22 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We will discuss: * Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. * Planning for An Evening With Tim Aye Hardy on July 1st. See details below * Fundraiser at Barbara's house in July. * The United States and the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Jun 22 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Learn the Truth About Iran Marie Callender's, 1821 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
Aren't you tired of hearing second hand from hawkish sources about Iran?. Propaganda and gossip can be so misleading. Are you tired of all the mistranslations of Ahmadinejad's speeches? Want to find out what he has really said?
On June 22, our speaker will be Hamid Tavakolian, A Cal State University, Fullerton, professor who was born in Iran and who has gone back to visit the country several times.
As a Cal State University, Fullerton, Professor, Hamid Tavakolian is also well informed of the corruption in the funding in our state university system. If you want to know,yourself, plan to attend.

Jun 23 Wednesday 4:30-8pm, Buena Park: Orange County Labor Federation Candidate Academy. We realize that not every candidate has a strong understanding of the issues that face today's working families and organized labor. The candidate academy is designed to familiarize candidates with the political and policy priorities of working families in Orange County. This is the last Candidate Academy for the 2010 election cycle. Candidates must attend at least one academy to be considered for endorsement.
Location: UFCW 324, 8530 Stanton Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620. RSVP Orange County Labor Federation at 714/385-1534.

[Correction] Jun 24 Thursday noon-1pm, Anaheim: The Rally for Immigration reform at noon is on SATURDAY I sent out notice that it was today and I am very sorry to have sent at least one person on a wild goose chase. If you were thinking of coming, please do. It's not too late! Saturday, June 26th at noon 511 S. Harbor Blvd. (corner of Santa Ana and Harbor Blvds.) Bring a positive sign supporting immigration/civil rights

Jun 24 Thursday 5:30pm, Newport Beach: NBWDC meeting Joan Morris' Home 15 Carmel Bay Drive Newport Beach, CA 92662
You will certainly enjoy our June 24th meeting where our Treasurer, Diane Moss, will tell us about her work with the Ndebele tribe in Africa. You will see their magnificent carvings, including the "tall blonde" giraffes. Diane's story is a testament to the change one committed person can make in the world.

[moved] Jun 24 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: ¡Otro Mundo es Posible! People's Assembly/Asamblea del Pueblo An educated and united community cannot be exploited!
Community members invite you to take part in an open forum/discussion on issues affecting YOU within the City of Costa Mesa * Are you and your family affected by the immigration raids? * Are you a day laborer being harassed? * Concerned with the elimination of after school programs? * Do you believe everyone should have equal rights? Come out Thursday June 24th to share - Personal Testimonials - Concerns - Ideas - Plans of Action
Moved to El Centro Cultutal de Mexico in Santa Ana

[Update] Jun 24 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter meeting University Center, Courtyard Area, 4101 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612 Contact: Dr. Bill Honigman drbill@pdamerica.org

Jun 25 Friday 7am-noon, Laguna Beach: MigraWatch: Laguna Beach Broadway at the Bus Depot (@Cliff Drive going up the hill)
Over the past few weeks, ICE has carried out a number of immigration raids in Laguna Beach, targeting bus riders. There are rumors that another raid--the largest yet--will happen Friday.
These rumors have created a panic among immigrant workers in Laguna Beach--those who live and work there. We need to send the message that the community opposes these raids, but more importantly we need people in the community that day to observe and record ICE activities in the city and begin educating community members about their rights. Even if it's a false alarm, a presence of migrawatchers that day will help alleviate fear.
This is very short notice, but a strong turnout is necessary. We can use this space to plan a course of action.

Jun 25 Friday 7:30 pm, Laguna Beach: Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive, 92651, sb2099@mac.com
When the world takes care of women, women take care of the world. Join JOY Ministry (Justice, Outreach and You) to meet two remarkable women who work tirelessly to end discrimination against women and girls. Pat McCully, founder of Circulo de Amigas (Circle of Friends) in Nicaragua and Jane Roberts of 34 Million Friends of the United Nations Population Fund. They will share their stories and show videos of their work. This is a free event, to be followed by coffee and refreshments.

Jun 26 (4^th Saturday) 10am-noon, Santa Ana: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
WHERE: The Road Less Traveled Store 2204 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92706 [We will not be meeting at the St Joseph Center while they are undergoing construction. Our June 26th meeting will be at The Road Less Traveled Store, but watch out announcements for the location of future meetings]
WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. ocpeace.org

Jun 26 Saturday 10am-2pm, Orange: Free Town Hall "A Discussion of Security and Health" Sponsored by CA Alliance for Retired Americans presented by Professor Steven Wallace (UCLA Public Health) and Jacqueline Lauder, (Council on Aging) Teamsters Union Local 952, 140 S. Marks Way in Orange. Free parking and refreshments. rsvp: 714-244-7776

Jun 26 Saturday 11am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County - Duck Club Field Trip Exploring the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary - Featuring Trude Hurd, Audubon Project Director, San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Riparian Way, Irvine womenfororangecounty.org womenforoc@aol.com

Jun 26 Saturday noon, Huntington Beach/Laguna Beach/San Clemente: Hands Across the Sand Hands Across the Sand is a movement made of people of all walks of life and crosses political affiliations. This movement is not about politics; it is about protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife, fishing industry and coastal military missions. Let us share our knowledge, energies and passion for protecting all of the above from the devastating effects of oil drilling. handsacrossthesand.org/organize.php?state=California
Huntington Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Tower 17 kimberley richardson kim.richardson@yahoo.com 714 801 2103 Bolsa Chica State Beach is accessible from Pacific Coast Highway south of Wraner Avenue. We will be at Tower 17.
Huntington Beach, The Pier Gary Mitchell gcmitchell7@aol.com 323-350-0873 Meet and line up at the pier
Laguna Beach, Main Beach Gary Mitchell gcmitchell7@aol.com 323-350-0873 Assemble at the Main Beach in Laguna Beach
San Clemente, San Clemente j. crum-vanlandingham jeriprop63@yahoo.com 800-427-5817 From the 5, go W. on Del Mar to San Clemente Pier
San Clemente, San Clemente, Ca @ The Pier Denise Erkeneff denisedd@cox.net 949-206-2523 www.surfrider.org/southorangecounty From N I-5 or S I-5 take El Camino Real, Presidio or Palizada exit to W on-Del Mar all the way to the Pier.

[Corrected date] Jun 26 Saturday noon-1pm, Anaheim: RALLY for Immigration Reform Join us for a rally in support of comprehensive immigration reform and opposition to local endorsement of AZ SB1070.
Come with a positive sign , and spend an hour on the corner of Harbor and Santa Ana Blvds. in Anaheim with like minded people working to make a difference. (511 S. Harbor Blvd. right across from the Anaheim Police Station next to Anaheim Unitarian Universalist Church)
Contact Jimmy Ramos 714 423-2097 or Jaime Vega 714 855-8732 Karen Malley 714 991-8323

Jun 26 Saturday, 4-6pm, Huntington Beach: Politics Is No Laughing Matter Comedy Show and Fundraiser for Joe Shaw City Council. Hosts Jill Hardy, Debbie Cook, Connie Boardman, Frank Barbaro, Pam Keller, Katrina Foley, Sharon Quirk-Silva. Featuring Diane Kawasaki, Rudy Boehmer, Kito Robinson, Steve Bruner, Katsy Chappell.
Location: Home of Jill Hardy, RSVP 714/858-0599 for address. For more information, visit joeshawforhb.com.

Jun 26 Saturday 4-6pm, Irvine: Orange County's Community Response to Ex-Gay Conference The largest ex-gay ministry organization in the world, Exodus International, is bringing its annual conference to Concordia University in Irvine. Please come out and help show that LGBT people don't need to be 'healed', they need to be loved and supported!
WHAT: We will be waving signs, chanting, and passing out literature. We will be trying to raise visibility and educate conference attendees and the general public.
WHO: LGBTQQ people, family and friends, straight allies, supportive clergy, and.....YOU! Come stand in solidarity with Orange County's LGBT community!
WHEN: 4 to 6 PM will be the focal time, but you are welcome to come early and stay late.
WHERE: We will be assembling at the intersection of Ridgeline Drive and University Drive in Irvine, adjacent to Concordia University campus.
GOAL OF EVENT: Our goal will be to show that 1) LGBT people need love, not therapy, and 2) Orange County is a welcome and supportive place for LGBT people.
SIGNS: Signs and leaflets will be provided. However, if you want to bring your own sign, please remember the key words for this event are LOVE, SUPPORT, and POSITIVITY. For example, "Gay is OK," "I love my lesbian daughter," "Trans teens need love, not therapy," or "OC Loves its Queers!"
GET INVOLVED: We will also be having people on-site during the week from Wednesday to Friday. If you are available during the week to hold signs or pass out information, please contact Alex Gorman at alexgorman1@gmail.com
TELL YOUR FRIENDS: This is an open event, please invite your Friends List to participate and spread the word
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about this event, please contact Alex Gorman at alexgorman1@gmail.com.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a legal, peaceful demonstration aimed at positivity. The focus of this event is not disruption or civil disobedience. Also, we do not have a permit for amplified noise, so please leave your bullhorns at home!
In addition to the large event on Saturday, from 4 to 6 PM, we are having people on-site to 'fly the flag' throughout the week. It is important to have a continual presence, especially to be available with supportive resources to any attendees. So far we have been very successful having people on-site, but we still have some open slots for tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday before the event. If you have any free time between now and then, please contact me and I will schedule you for a 2 or 3 hour shift. It is easy and fun, so COME ON NOW! Send me a message and I'll get you all the info you need to help. Thanks! Alex (949) 573-0846

Jun 26 Saturday 4-8pm, Irvine: Slow Food Orange County Second Annual Barbeque in Bommer Canyon, 1 Bommer Canyon Rd., Irvine. Event for the whole family, dinner prepared by Chef Ryan Adams of Sorrento Grille in Laguna Beach and Slow Food OC members.Please bring your own wine glasses and eating utensils (plates provided). The featured speaker will be Jill Richardson, author of Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do To Fix It. Enjoy live music by Walden Dahl, plus raffle prizes. Proceeds will benefit Monkey Business Café the Hart Community Homes foster care system project established to support foster care youth with job training skills. For more information about the barbeque, tickets or Slow Food, contact Roger McErlane, Chair of the Slow Food Orange County Barbeque Committee, at rogermcerlane@mac.com

Jun 26 Saturday 6:15pm, Irvine: Learning about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with UCI's Olive Tree Initiative Pacifica Institute 17851 Sky Park Circle Suite C Irvine, CA 92614 pacificainstitute.org/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=90&extmode=view&extid=204

Jun 27 Sunday 11am, Santa Ana: Peace & Justice Speaker's Series: Children of Uganda The Executive Director of the noted non-profit, Children of Uganda, Pamela Brannon will be speaking on the plight of those living in Uganda, and the efforts of Children of Uganda, which strives to help orphans and other disadvantaged children in Uganda become healthy and productive members of society. Learn more at childrenofuganda.org
Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport. Santa Ana, CA 92705. In the Fellowship Hall For more information, please call 714.544.1319.

Jun 27 Sunday 11am-7pm, Fountain Valley: The 2^nd Annual So-Cal Vegan Earth Day Celebration - Planet Fest. Sing, dance, laugh, eat, go green and save the planet. Music with Son of Haiti King Wawa Panhead, celebrities and speakers on environment, health and animals, eco-cuisine from some of the Southern California's best restaurants and chefs. Plus, animal adoptions, kids' activities, and shelter campaign for Haitian Rainy Season Crisis. And it's free!
Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. (at Heil) veganearthday.org

Jun 27 Sunday, noon Irvine/3pm Anaheim: MoveOn: "The Other 98%" Summer Launch pol.moveon.org/event/other98summerlaunch If we've learned anything since President Obama took office, it's that the fundamental changes we all want for America will be impossible until we end the stranglehold that big corporations and lobbyists have on our democracy. We know the solutions to the big problems. But most of these solutions aren't even on the table in Washington, because an army of corporate lobbyists stands in the way. To fight back, we need to go big. We need a massive new movement to kick corporate lobbyists out of DC, hold our elected officials accountable, and fix our democracy to make Washington work for the 98% of us who don't have corporate lobbyists.
Noon Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale Avenue Irvine, CA 92604
3pm Karen's Home 5211 E. Nantucket Lane Anaheim, CA 92807

[Canceled] Jun 27 Sunday noon-5pm, Orange: Ay Que Q BQQ is canceled ;-( This is our follow up event to Cultivating our Queer Identities
We're sorry but due to issues with the park and other events we will not be having the BBQ this Sunday. Once we find a place and date we will inform you, thank you for your understanding. decoloresoc@gmail.com

Jun 27 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Duck Club Democrats Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club, 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the end of the San Joaquin Preserve). The Duck Club is located at the end of Riparian View. Riparian View intersects Michelson Drive between Culver Drive and Jamboree Rd.

Jun 27 Sunday 3-5pm, Irvine: Meet and Greet with Melissa Fox The home of the Hedjazi family, 9 Paine Circle, Irvine. To RSVP or for more information, contact Alisa at 619-201-3812 or alisa@votemelissafox.com. I hope to see you there! Melissa

Jun 27 Sunday 7pm, Long Beach: Radical Cinema is pleased to present: Joan Baez How Sweet The Sound
This documentary, narrated by Joan Baez herself, documents her life all the way from when she was a young girl up to the present. Candid, warm, self-effacing and humorous, Ms. Baez describes the life she led as a musician and activist, dealing with "fame", social justice issues, and self-discovery. Given the world events we have been dealing with lately, this movie, positive and hopeful, is a welcome alternative to the serious events we are all dealing with.
This movie will be shown on the last sunday of the month due to father's day.
When: Sunday, June 27th @ 7 pm Where: The Village Grind Coffeehouse 443 E. 1st Street Long Beach, CA 90802 (by the corner of 1st Street and Linden Ave., next door to Utopia Restaurant) (562) 432-4033
Free (donations appreciated but not necessary) Radical Cinema: With Peace, There Is Justice artsbaric@yahoo.com

Jun 29 Tuesday 10am-8pm, Los Angeles: Interfaith Prayer Vigil and Fast for Humane, Just Immigration Reform A daylong Prayer Vigil and Fast for justice in Arizona, and for just, humane and comprehensive immigration reform.
IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3300 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90010
An Interfaith Press Conference and Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m.
Videos on the roots of immigration and immigrant stories screened throughout the day.
A 6:00 p.m. Storytelling Event in which immigrants will share personal stories along with faith leaders sharing stories and scripture from their diverse traditions.
This vigil coincides with a broader nationwide 8-week (June 6-July 8) effort called the "Isaiah 58 Summer," a nationwide vigil and fast for justice in Arizona. To find out more and to sign up as a part of this nationwide vigil, go to changetakesfaith.org.

Jun 29 Tuesday 6:30pm, Lake Forest: OC NORML will hold a peaceful protest against the Lake Forest City Council in front of the council building to show our dissatisfaction with the extent that they have taken to prevent safe access in the city.

Jun 29 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Tax Cannabis initiative volunteer informational meeting For those that are interested in volunteering for or learning more about the Tax Cannabis initiative that will be on the November ballot, there will be a volunteer informational meeting at 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 29th at BJ's Restaurant and Brewpub on 13130 Jamboree Rd in Irvine. The cross streets are Jamboree and Irvine Blvd. Bring your ideas and energy to the meeting along with a friend. Your participation will help ensure victory for drug policy reform in November.
For more information, please contact Matt @ 949-689-8854

Jun 30 (Last Wednesday) 5-6:30pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS AGAINST THE WAR INVITES YOU TO JOIN A DEMONSTRATION FOR PEACE THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5 TO 6:30PM IN FRONT OF THE LARGE WORLD GLOBE LEISURE WORLD, SEAL BEACH Seal Beach Blvd. at Golden Rain Rd. Between 405 Freeway and Westminster Parking in local shopping center, corner Seal Beach Blvd. & Westminster SIGNS AND BANNERS PROVIDED Call 562-430-7509 or 562-430-1047 for information

Jul ?? date TBA 7-9pm, Santa Ana: Fairness for ALL Families Rally, on the day Judge Walker issues his ruling on the Federal Prop 8 case at Sasscer Park, 4th and Ross, 5th and Santa Ana Blvd
Please join your local community leaders and organizations for a United Community Response on the day Judge Walker issues his ruling on the Federal Prop 8 case which we expect him to publish shortly. (We don't know when and we may only get a day's notice or less). Orange County responds to Judge Walker's ruling with a gathering at Sasscer Park, Santa Ana, at 7 pm to speak out in unity for justice for our families. As we await Judge Walker's federal trial court ruling on Prop 8, our local communities are poised for what we hope to be a positive decision.
Press Contact: Audrey Prosser prosserga@gmail.com Mobile: (949) 683-2715 ocequality.ning.com/events/decision-day-orange-county

Jul 1 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Understanding Burma: An Evening with Tim Aye Hardy, presented by Orange County for Darfur and University Synagogue, featuring screening of Burma VJ, film by Anders Ostergaard, nominated for Academy Award. Hardy was born and raised in Rangoon, Burma, and grew up under multiple repressive regimes. He has worked with several rights organizations, including Amnesty International, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. He is a 2009 Carl Wilkens Fellow with Genocide Intervention Network. Location: University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Dr., Irvine; refreshments at 6:45 pm and movie at 7 pm, followed by a conversation with Hardy. For more information and to RSVP, visit livingubuntu.org/events or call 949/891-2005.

Jul 1 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition of the END of SUBURBIA whittierpeace.org/index.htm#MovieNight Join us for Free Movie Night
The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream is a documentary which examines the rise of the suburban lifestyle, the costs to the Earth and the economy of our current living habits, where we may be headed, and how this situation can be remedied.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 N/E corner of Wardman St. and Washington Ave. Washington Ave (not Blvd) runs north and south two short blocks east of Greenleaf Park on Washington (there is additional parking in the back of the church) Walk through the second gate north of Wardman printable PDF flyer for this event REGISTRATION HERE Even though registration is optional, please do register if you are so inclined and even if you're not sure you can make it. Registering at Brave New Theaters serves as a vote of confidence for the filmmaker and for our group. For more information call: 562-587-6270 or 562-233-8579

Jul 4 Sunday 8am-1pm, Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade Meet up at the Del Taco in the Seacliff shopping Center at Yorktown and Goldenwest between 7:30 - 9:30 AM for a shuttle to the parade staging area and entry judging. We end at Seacliff about 1:00 PM. Carpooling recommended.
Attire: t-shirt from past parade, navy blue pants/shorts, hat, sun glasses, sunscreen. Hands free - leave valuables at home or in your car. Flags provided. T-shirts will be available for a donation of $25 to DCWOC.

Jul 7 Wednesday 6:15pm social; 7pm meeting Costa Mesa: Monthly meeting of Democracy for America-OC featuring Stephanie Barger, Executive Director of Earth Resource Foundation. Stephanie will focus on AB32, California's landmark environmental law, and Zero Waste action as a way to use resources sustainably. AB32 is under direct attack by Texas oil refiners Valero and Tesoro; both are backers of Suspend AB32, an initiative which will be on the November ballot. Candidate speakers are Gary Kephart, 71st Assembly District, Judy Jones, 73rd Assembly District and Christina Avalos, 40th Congressional District. Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 South Coast Dr., Costa Mesa. Contact Susan Kopicki, 949/872-0966 or sckopicki@gmail.com and visit dfa-oc.org for more information.

Jul 7 Wednesday 7-9pm, Tustin: Movie Screening: Food, Inc. The documentary film Food, Inc. provides a critical look at the industrialized nature of our country's food supply. It explores the relationship between how our food is produced and human health, workers' rights, animal welfare, and other issues.
Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner and investigative authors Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) and Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma) present how complicated the U.S. food system has become in the last few decades. In addition to compelling footage, the film includes the voices and stories of food experts, farmers, businessmen and women, government representatives, and food advocates.
While revealing many concerns about our food system, Food, Inc. also reminds us that we each have the ability to bring change to the system through our food choices.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780

Jul 8 Thursday 6:45pm, Fountain Valley: Verbal Vegans Dinner and Diplomacy at Au Lac 16563 Brookhurst St Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Savor Au Lac's great vegan food while you hone your skills in diplomacy and public speaking, make new friends who share your values, and learn about the latest issues in nutrition, the environment and animal rights. meetup.com/verbal/calendar/13771174

Jul 9 Fridays 7am, Laguna Beach: NOT IN OUR TOWN WE WILL USE THE BUS STATION DOWN TOWN AS OUR PROTEST AREA. WE HAVE NO DIRECT KNOWLEDGE OF WHERE, OR EVEN IF, I..N,S. WILL APPEAR. HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET THE MESSAGE OUT, AS IT IS REPORTED THAT COMMUNITY PROTEST AGAINST RACIAL PROFILING AND ROBBING PEOPLE OF HUMAN DIGNITY IS EFFECTIVE IN STOPPING SUCH ACTION.
WE HAVE SOME EXTRA SIGNS. TO MAKE SURE, YOU MAY WANT TO MAKE ONE FOR YOURSELF.
IT IS A PATTERN THAT I.N.S. ARRIVES EARLY, AS PEOPLE ARE GOING TO WORK. SOME OF US WILL BE THERE AT 7 AM, THIS FRIDAY. WE MAY DECIDE TO RETURN LATE IN THE AFTERNOON TO CHECK ON WHAT GOES ON AS WORKERS LEAVE THEIR JOBS.
ACLU MAY HAVE OBSERVERS TO ANALYZE ACTIONS OF THE AUTHORITIES. I EXPECT, OF COURSE, THAT WE WILL ACT WITH DIGNITY. THIS IS OUR OPPORTUNITY TO SAY THAT ACTIONS WHICH ARE HURTFUL TO OUR FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN---NOT IN LAGUNA. Jean Raun lagunatic.jeanraun@gmail.com

Jul 9 Friday 6:30pm, Anaheim: Potluck for Progressives - "Jimmy Carter: The Man From Plains" 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share 7:15 p.m. DVD: "Jimmy Carter: The Man From Plains" A documentary by Jonathan Demme Tells the story of President Carter's book tour and interviews on his controversial book: "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid". Discussion will follow showing of the film. Admission is free, make a donation. Sponsored by UUs for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME). Location: UU Church in Anaheim 511 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (Corner of Santa Ana St. ) For info, call Ruth Shapin at (714) 567- 0188

Jul 10 Saturday 8-10am, Huntington Beach: 67 Area Wide Alliance Breakfast meeting with Congressional candidate Ken Arnold (46^th CD) and Assembly candidate Rosalind Freeman (67^th AD) at
Machinists AFL-CIO (IAM) District Lodge 725 5402 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, 92649
Please come for a $5 breakfast bargain and conversations with your fellow citizens and candidates about issues affecting us, our state and our nation
Questions or RSVP to 67^th Area Wide Alliance (562)221-7122 or tickets67@thad.com or Ray Roberts (714)873-4406 or Raymond.roberts@verison.net

Jul 10 Saturdays 9-11am, Irvine: Weekly Democratic Kaffee-Klatch Come and discuss the political topics of the day! University Center (across from UCI), under the trees across from Whale of a Tale Book Store 4199 Campus Dr Contact: Sharon Toji 9499296512 htoji@cox.net

Jul 10 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
WHERE: The new Friends meeting house is at 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612 Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?) Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile 2091 is on Left Hand side Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is. Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. ocpeace.org

Jul 10 Saturday 10:30am, Irvine: MoveOn Irvine & More Council Lee's Sandwich Shop across from UCI in University Town Center Contact: Guy 714-827-9656 Sign the pledge standfordemocracy.org

Jul 10 Saturday 11am-2pm, Fullerton: UBALLE FOR ASSEMBLY PRECINCT WALK KICK OFF North Picnic area of Richman Park 711 South Highland in Fullerton Rally * Hotdogs * Refreshments * at 11:00 Train and Walk with Experienced Canvassers

Jul 10 Saturday noon, Anaheim: MoveOn North OC Organizing Meeting We will continue our important work for "The Other 98%" campaign! At this meeting, we will continue to plan ahead to raise awareness of our campaign to fight corporate influence on our democracy. Come and get involved & help with one of the following: *Organizing community endorsers *Political outreach w/our targets *Community outreach & canvassing **Please RSVP using the following link:** moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=105336

Jul 10 Saturday 3-4:30pm, Costa Mesa: Join United Studios of Self Defense and Earth Resource Foundation in a women's self defense fundraising event! 488 E 17th St Suite B-101. Visit earthresource.org or call 949-645-5163 for information and RSVP.

Jul 10 Saturday 6-8pm, Orange: UBALLE for ASSEMBLY POOL PARTY at the home of Florice Hoffman 7256 East Crown Parkway, Orange Come refresh yourself around the pool ***Drinks and Appetizers*** Purchase tickets at: actblue.com/page/uballe4 Questions? Email Uballe4AD72@yahoo.com or call 714 680-0012 Make checks payable to Uballe for Assembly 2010, ID # 1326126 Donations are not tax deductible

Jul 10 Saturday 6pm, Irvine: Reclaim Democracy: CRUDE (Amazon oil); Energy Crossroads Irvine Water District Headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Rd. and at Waterworks Way.
Reclaim Democracy is renewing the struggle to bring us a new birth of freedom from domination by corporations. We are co-sponsoring the movement with MoveToAmend.org, working in alliance with many groups including CommonCause, FreeSpeechForPeople.org, and recently MoveOn.org. We must share the vision and share the work of democracy, in order to regain our democracy. We need to reach out to ordinary people all over Orange County, and all over America, to educate and activate citizens. Everyone needs to become aware of this problem and figure out together what we can do to secure our liberty once more. We need to enact laws regulating corporations, and in the long run we need an amendment of our Constitution stating Free Speech is for People.

Jul 10-11 Saturday-Sunday, San Bernardino: Democracy for America Campaign Academy, California State University San Bernardino. Learn how to plan and run a winning grassroots campaign. Meet and hear from local progressive candidates. Learn from trainers with decades of experience. Mingle with other local progressive activists at social events. Receive a copy of our 180 page Grassroots Campaign Training Manual. Set goals and make plans to pass progressive legislation. Learn to organize your neighborhood or precinct. Look for a new job or volunteer opportunity. Go to democracyforamerica.com/pages/1911-training-curriculum for info on the curriculum and register at democracyforamerica.com/events/34068-dfa-campaign-academy-in-san-bernadino-ca

[Time Change] Jul 11 (2^nd Sunday) 3pm, Tustin: PCU-OC Conscientious Projector: God Grew Tired of Us explores the indomitable spirit of three "Lost Boys" from the Sudan who leave their homeland, triumph over seemingly insurmountable adversities and move to America, where they build active and fulfilling new lives but remain deeply committed to helping the friends and family they have left behind.
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. For more info: Erin Weller | eweller@pcu-la.org | 714 721 6554 We acknowledge and thank the Sustainable World Ministry at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for creating Conscientious Projector and letting PCU use the name.

Jul 11 Sunday 5-7:30pm, Costa Mesa: 1st Walk for Hope Planning Meeting 2440 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
As you may know the Walk for Hope is an event to spread more love in the world. The entire 3.5 kilometer route (2.2 miles) is decorated with inspiring quotes, all of them hand-made, and interactive activity stations. The Walk for Hope is free, there is no registration fee, and no expectation of receiving anything in return. The entire Walk for Hope is our gift to the community.
The Walk is on Sat Oct 16 at El Dorado Park, and this meeting on Sunday July 11th is just to get us kick-started with the planning. We'll have post cards printed for you to take home so that you can start promoting the event, we'll have some poster board in case you want to help decorate a quote of your own, and of course, in true Be the Cause fashion we'll have some food to eat.
Everyone is welcome to attend, please let me know if you can make it. If you also wish to take on an organizing role, I would appreciate it if you could take the time to fill out the appropriate volunteer form on our website: www.bethecause.org/walk (you can also register to walk via this same link)
Please use these navigation and parking directions for the meeting: -- 55 South -- Exit Fair Drive/Del Mar Ave. -- Go Straight for 1 Mile -- Turn Left on Santa Isabel -- Pass the first Light (Newport Blvd) and Park on Street -- Walk back to Newport Blvd and turn Right -- Walk past Quality Inn -- Immediate Right into Pacific Newport Driveway -- 5th House on Left Side (Address: 2440 Newport Blvd)

Jul 12 Monday 8am, Anaheim: Boycott Arizona Press Conference Press conference to deliver over 100,000 petitions from MoveTheGame.org to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig to protest Arizona's anti-immigrant and racial profiling law, SB 1070, and announce activities that will underscore call on Selig to move the 2011 All-Star game out of Arizona
Anaheim Marriott Hotel (outside the front entrance) 700 West Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802
Boycott Arizona - Los Angeles Committee, Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights of Los Angeles; Center for Community Change; Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice; Orange County Dream Team; Orange County Labor Federation; Presente.org; SEIU-USWW; SEIU 721; SEIU 1877; and civil, faith, labor, education, and immigrant rights community advocates.

Jul 12 Monday 6-7pm, Fountain Valley: Phu Nguyen Precinct Canvasser Training Phu Nguyen Campaign Office 16151 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley, CA The race to Election day has begun and July 17th will be our campaign's first precinct walk for the general election. Yay! So, in preparation for the big day we will be holding training for volunteer walkers. All are welcome, veteran walkers and new walkers (though you need only attend once)! Please let me know what day you can attend, or that you will be coming early on Saturday morning. More training dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Thanks and hope to see you here,
Misha Houser Field Director Phu Nguyen for Assembly 714.317.8122 cell 714.531.5321 office votephu.com

Jul 12 Monday 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Orange County Sierra Club Singles Picnic at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley. Join us for an evening of music, socializing and fun. Newcomers welcome. All you can eat BBQ burgers and hot dogs. Meet at 6:30pm at Mile Square Park on Warner between Brookhurst and Euclid in Fountain Valley. Park in shopping center at Los Jardines W, cross light or park on street or inside the park for a fee. We will be in the large covered family picnic area across from the shopping center. Look for the green balloons and Sierra Club sign. Bring potluck item to share, your own utensils, plate, beverage (sorry no alcohol). $3 donation. Contact Ana Juarez for more information at (714)323-3627 or angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss

Jul 13 Tuesday 2-6pm, Orange/Anaheim: Move 2011 All-Star game from Arizona! 1pm: Participants - Meet at OC Labor Fed, Address: 309 N. Rampart Street, Suite A, Orange, CA 92868, Parking available, Overview of action 2pm: Walk to Angel Stadium (about 2 blocks) 2:30pm: Arrive at Main Entrance of Stadium (inside parking lot), 2pm or 2:30pm: Stadium Parking gates open 3pm-6pm: Rally/Protest in Angel Stadium, Anaheim Corner of Gene Autry Way and State College Blvd. 5pm: All Star Game begins 7pm: Return to OC Labor Fed
* FULL LEGALIZATION NOW! * NO 2011 MLB ALL-STAR GAME AND NO SPRING TRAINING IN AZ! * BOYCOTT ARIZONA AN DIAMONDBACKS! * END ALL RACIST AND DISCRIMINATORY LAWS IN AZ AND EVERYWHERE! NO SB 1070 For more information: (213)-948-6160 & BoycottAZ-LA-owner@yahoogroups.com

Jul 13 Tuesday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: The Church of the Foothills is very pleased to announce a special FREE screening of Michael Moore's "SiCKO" The screening will take place on Tuesday July 13, from 7PM-9PM, in the Church of the Foothills Fellowship Hall.
Michael Moore sets his sights on the plight of the uninsured in this Oscar-nominated documentary that uses Moore's trademark humor and confrontational style to ask the difficult questions and get to the truth behind the health care crisis. In the world's richest country, 45 million people have no health insurance, while HMOs grow in size and wealth. Moore also explores the widespread use of antidepressants and their possible link to violence.
Church of the Foothills is located at 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport Santa Ana, CA 92705. For more information, please call 714.544.1319.

Jul 13 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Orange County Sierra Club monthly meeting.
ALL Welcome - FREE. Celia Kutcher, conservation chair of the Orange County chapter of the Native Plant Society, will outline the most urgent issues facing our rare and endangered native plants. We meet at 7:30pm at the Irvine Ranch Water District at 15600 Sand Canyon in Irvine between the 5 and 405 fwys. Refreshments served. For more info contact Bernie Lipman at 714-879-7593. angeles.sierraclub.org/orange

Jul 14 Wednesday 6-7pm, Fountain Valley: Phu Nguyen Precinct Canvasser Training Phu Nguyen Campaign Office 16151 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley, CA The race to Election day has begun and July 17th will be our campaign's first precinct walk for the general election. Yay! So, in preparation for the big day we will be holding training for volunteer walkers. All are welcome, veteran walkers and new walkers (though you need only attend once)! Please let me know what day you can attend, or that you will be coming early on Saturday morning. More training dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Thanks and hope to see you here,
Misha Houser Field Director Phu Nguyen for Assembly 714.317.8122 cell 714.531.5321 office votephu.com

Jul 14 (2^nd Wednesday) 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area Wide Democratic Alliance Speakers: Beth Krom, candidate for Congress, 48th CD. & Dr, Bill Honigman
International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach. For more details see 67thad.com

[Day change] Jul 15 Thursdays 7-9am, Laguna Beach: ICE protest We don't see ICE in Laguna on Friday, but they are here on other days. We will meet at the bus station at 7 am Thursday, July 15, next week, to show we protest racial profiling on days other than Friday. Some of us have other commitments at 8, so if you would like to join from 8 to 9, that would be fine. I heard from a person in Dana Point that the ICE are much in evidence around the harbor area at going to and from work time. Does anyone have the capability of organizing automatic phone calls to alert those interested in where ICE agents might be present in Laguna? Hope to see you Thursday, between 7 and 9 at the bus station.

Jul 15 Thursday 10am, Santa Ana: CARA Statewide Days of Action/Health Care, Not Wealth Care! Governor Schwarzenegger wants to balance the budget by cutting $6 billion from health and human services for seniors, children and people with disabilities Or we can raise $6 billion a year by taxing oil drilling & closing corporate tax loopholes!!!!
check in with your local CARA Action Team (CAT) to find out what is going on. Please try to join us at one of these upcoming rallies in your area
in front of Sen. Correa's office, 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana. Contact Nancy Gomez, ngomez@health-access.org, 213-413-3587

Jul 15 Thursday 6-9pm, Orange: Planned Parenthood needs volunteers for their phone bank to call Alaskan voters urging them to vote NO on 2! Orange Office 700 S Tustin St Orange, CA 92866 RSVP: publicaffairs@pposbc.org

Jul 15 (3^rd Thursday) 7-9pm, Fullerton: Progressive WIN-OC Progressive Women in North Orange County Meeting at Coco's Family Restaurant, 1011 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, (Come earlier for dinner)

Jul 15 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Reel Inspiration Film Series Presents: Finding Neverland The Reel Inspiration Film Class Series is tied to the Center For Living Peace's driving concept that "Good Happens" and reinforces the mission of the Center to teach peace making, safeguarding the environment, inner development, and explorations of self and the world through arts, culture, and technology. It provides children, families, and adults of all ages with an opportunity to view films and then to think introspectively about the social issues these films raise. Facilitated conversation helps participants engage in lively discussion, which provides participants with a larger sense of community and an opportunity to explore important social themes.
Center For Living Peace 4139 Campus Drive Irvine, 92612 goodhappens.org/events/reel-inspiration-film-series-presents-finding-neverland-2004-2010-07-15

Jul 15 Thursday 7pm, Long Beach: Houseparty for CD46 Candidate Ken Arnold Naida Tushnet invites you to meet with Congressional candidate Ken Arnold in her home at 601 John K Drive Unit 101 Long Beach, CA At 7PM on Thursday July 15 Please come for hors d'oeuvres, wine, soft drinks and conversation with your neighbors and Democratic Congressional candidate Ken Arnold about issues effecting you and our nation Please come with your questions for Ken. Questions or RSVP to Naida Tushnet 562-494-5358 or naidatushnet62@verizon.net WWW.KenArnoldForCongress.com Ken Arnold for Congress - FEC#C00475830

Jul 16 Friday 6-7pm, Fountain Valley: Phu Nguyen Precinct Canvasser Training Phu Nguyen Campaign Office 16151 Brookhurst St. Fountain Valley, CA The race to Election day has begun and July 17th will be our campaign's first precinct walk for the general election. Yay! So, in preparation for the big day we will be holding training for volunteer walkers. All are welcome, veteran walkers and new walkers (though you need only attend once)! Please let me know what day you can attend, or that you will be coming early on Saturday morning. More training dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Thanks and hope to see you here,
Misha Houser Field Director Phu Nguyen for Assembly 714.317.8122 cell 714.531.5321 office votephu.com

Jul 16 Friday noon, Newport Beach: Lunch with League "The Banking Industry - The Crisis and the Cure" Carter Michael Hiltzik, Business Consultant - LA Times
Coco's at Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Drive., Newport Beach, CA 92660 orangecoast.ca.lwvnet.org

Jul 16 Friday 2pm, Seal Beach: Senior Patriots Against the War hosts "The Good Soldier" a documentary portraying five combat veterans from the wars of WWII to Vietnam to the Gulf War to Iraq will be hosted by Senior Patriots Against the War on Friday, July16 at 2:00 p.m. at Leisure World Seal Beach in Club House 4.
All are invited to this free event. Those living outside Leisure World must call Phyllis at 562-430-7509 or Lucille at 562-430-1047 to leave your name so that a guest list can be left at the Main Gate to assure admission. Leisure World Seal Beach is located on Seal Beach Blvd. at Golden Rain Road.

Jul 17 Saturday 10:30am-noon, Costa Mesa: UNA meet & greet what exactly IS the UNA? What does the Orange County chapter do, and how can I support it? join us on July 17 and find out!
Join us at the South Coast Plaza Borders bookstore the south Coast Plaza Borders is on the corner of Bear St and South Coast Drive, next to the Crate & Barrel

Jul 17 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Orange County Larry Agran - "Combating Religion in City Councils"
Councilman Larry Agran is the former Mayor of Irvine and Past President of the ACLU of Orange County. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Meeting will be held at Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine (IRWD neither supports nor endorses the cause nor the activities of organizations which use the district's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service) For more info visit the web site at au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.

Jul 17 Saturday 2pm, Laguna Woods Village: Concerned Citizens of Laguna Woods Village SUMMER FILM The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers in Clubhouse 1, Main Lounge. Find out just how much four decades of history owe to one man in this tribute to whistleblowers everywhere.
Visitors are welcome! However, if you are not a resident of Laguna Woods Village, you will need to submit required information whenever you enter a gate to attend an event as a visitor. The following information must be presented to the Gate Ambassador to gain access to the Community for this event. lagunawoodsvillage.com//images/lwlagunawoods/Concerned%20Citizens/July%202010%20FILM%20%28Ellsberg%29.pdf

Jul 17 Saturday 6pm, Aliso Viejo: 10th Birthday Celebration of the International Criminal Court (ICC) & screening of The Reckoning 6:00p Dinner 7:30p screening of The Reckoning Barbara and Betsy's house in Aliso Viejo Suggested contribution of This is a mini-fundraiser for Living Ubuntu. And a chance to know the volunteer team behind all our events. The dinner will be home-made, vegetarian and undeniably delectable :) Seating is extremely limited at the house. We can accommodate no more than 20 people. If you're planning to attend, please RSVP. For more information, please email info@livingubuntu.org or call (949) 891-2005.

Jul 18 Sunday 11am, Santa Ana: Peace & Justice Speaker's Series: PETA We've all seen the provocative images--now come hear from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) as they talk about their controversial tactics and their mission.
Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport. Santa Ana, CA 92705. In the Fellowship Hall For more information, please call 714.544.1319.

Jul 18 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: OCHumanists we shall discuss the issue of illegal Immigration Juan Bernal will lead off discussion of the timely topic of the illegal immigration issue by reading parts of his blog article "Illegal Immigration: Just a Legal Issue?" This article attempts to bring out the human side of the illegal immigrant and also presents some personal anecdotes by the author, whose family has resided in New Mexico for many generations.
Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave, in Irvine, CA. Admission is free. meetup.com/OCHumanists/calendar/13999377

Jul 18 Sunday 4-6pm, Tustin: IMMIGRATION: Continuing the Conversation with Julia Thorne at Tustin Presbyterian Church, 225 West Main Street, Tustin, CA 92780-4319
Julia Thorne is an attorney who serves the National Presbyterian Church as Manager of Immigration Issues. Those who have heard her before will know that she is both wise and clear in speaking about a complicated topic that affects all of us.
This is a FREE Event Light refreshments will be served For more information call: Tustin Presbyterian Church at (714) 544-7070 tustinpresbyterian.org Hosted by TPC and St. Mark Presbyterian Church

Jul 18 Sunday 4:30pm, Irvine: 70th AD Democratic Action Committee and Democrats of Greater Irvine Where: Marie Callender's, Culver Plaza, Irvine, at Culver Drive and Irvine Center Drive When: Sunday, July 18th, registration from 4:30 pm, speaker 5:00 pm, food and fellowship, 6:00 pm. Who: Henry Vandermier, speaking on Proposition 14. How Much: $18 for complete meal, $9.00 for pie and beverage, $5.00 beverage only.
Please sign up in advance at Act Blue at actblue.com/page/july2010 if you want to pay with a credit card. It's very helpful to us if you do that. Also, don't forget to renew your membership at actblue.com/page/2009membership if you have not yet done so.

Jul 20 Tuesday 7am, Laguna Beach: ICE protest WE HAVE HAD NO NOTICE OF FURTHER RAIDS IN THE PAST WEEK. WE MADE A DIFFERENCE! THANKS TO THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR TIME TO HELP.
WE WILL BE AT THE BUS STATION AGAIN TOMORROW AT 7 AM. JOIN US IF YOU ARE ABLE. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE THANK-YOU'S AND THUMBS UP WE GET FROM THOSE AT THE STATION AND THOSE DRIVING BY. TOMORROW PARTICIPANTS WILL DECIDE IF THEY WANT TO CONTINUE WEEKLY PROTESTS, SPREAD THROUGH THE DAYS OF THE WEEK, OF HOLD THEM IN ABEYANCE UNTIL FURTHER RAIDS OCCUR.
THANKS FOR CARING, ALL OF YOU. JEAN RAUN lagunatic.jeanraun@gmail.com

Jul 20 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We will discuss: * Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. * Wrap-up from our Birthday Celebration for the ICC. * Planning for our meeting with Congressman Ed Royce's office this week. * What should we do for Genocide Prevention Month next April? * The United States and the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Jul 20 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Huntington Beach: You are cordially invited to a buffet dinner to honor
Rosalind Freeman, Democratic Nominee for the 67th Assembly District - Representing Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos,Rossmoor, Cypress (for those or you in the 68th AD - Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Stanton - please support Phu Nguyen, http://www.votephu.com/phu/splash.aspx) and
Ken Arnold, Democratic Nominee for the 46th Congressional District Representig PalosVerdes, Long Beach plus most of the cities listed above.
18531 Bentley Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Suggested minimum donation: $25.00 R.S.V.P. patgoodmanf@yahoo.com 714-847-6617 Note: this event is to help Ken and Rosalind raise sufficient funds for their candidate's statement that appears in the November Voter's Guide ($8,000/$4,000 respectively).

Jul 20-Sep 28 Tuesdays 7-9pm, Irvine: Everyday Peacemaking: Nonviolent Communication Practice Group Do you want to speak in a way that makes compassion real and active? Are you frustrated about misunderstanding or lack of connection at work or at home? Or do you just want to learn a way of speaking that heals and connects people? Learn Compassionate (Nonviolent) Communication. Led by Terry LePage at the Center For Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
. Request $20 per session or what you can afford. Drop-ins welcome. For more information call 949-400-3379 or email Terry To learn more about Open Door Communication, go to opendoorcommunication.org.

Jul 20 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club Meeting: "Jerusalem Moments" at the Irvine Ranch Water District
We will view a DVD entitled "Jerusalem Moments" about the problems of life in Jerusalem for Israelis and Palestinians. The film features several short episodes, including life in a Palestinian refugee camp, a segment about the hardships faced by Palestinian men trying to get to work in Israel, and another about the difficulties of bus travel. The DVD was recently brought here from Israel by co-chair Robby Gordon and converted to U.S. video by Ted Shapin. Discussion will follow the presentation. Please join us.

Jul 21 (3^rd Wednesday) noon-1pm, Brea/Garden Grove/Huntington Beach/Mission Viejo/Newport Beach/Orange: "brownbag" lunch vigils PDA will be joined by CODEPINK, AfterDowningStreet, Democrats.com, the California Nurses Assn./National Nurses United, and United for Peace and Justice in holding brownbag vigils outside (or inside) at least 36 congress members' offices.
Brownbaggers are demanding commitments to vote against more money for war. Slogans on their posters include: "Healthcare not Warfare," "Corporations out of Politics," "Bailout Main Street not Wall Street," and "Brownbaggers not Teabaggers". Get involved here and start a vigil in a new district: tinyurl.com/brownbagvigil
CA-40 Cong. Ed Royce 1110 E. Chapman Ave Suite 207 Orange, CA 92866
CA-42 Cong. Gary Miller 1800 E. Lambert Road Suite 150 Brea, CA 92821
CA-42 Cong. Gary Miller 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA 92691
CA-46 Cong. Dana Rohrabacher 101 Main St., HB
CA-47 Cong. Loretta Sanchez 12397 Lewis St, Suite 101 Garden Grove, CA 92840
CA-48 Cong. John Campbell We will meet on the steps at the corner of Newport Center Dr and Santa Rosa Dr, near the entrance to District office building

new Jul 22 Thursday 1:15-3:15pm, Fullerton: Prospects for Peace in the Israeli / Palestinian Conflict This is free in the Cal State Fullerton Ruby Gerontology building if you can find it! :-) Because of all the construction going on, enter the campus from from State College and Gymnasium Drive on the west side and drive all the way to the east side. You will end up in parking lot J. Go into room 4 which is the office for OLLI. Ask for a parking pass and put it on your windshield. You can also get a free badge to attend any OLLI class from now until Aug 6. The program will be held in the auditorium. Thursday July 22, 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., Mackey Auditorium PROSPECTS FOR PEACE IN THE ISRAELI / PALESTINIAN CONFLICT Speakers: Yossi Khen, former member of the IDF (Israel Defense Force) and peace activist will join Dr. Jeff Warner of LA Jews for Peace in discussing Prospects for Peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

new Jul 22 Thursday 6:30pm, Irvine: The Irvine Green Ribbon Committee is giving a presentation on Styrofoam at tonight's meeting. The committee may vote to urge the Irvine City Council to ban Styrofoam as early as tonight. Please attend this very important meeting to show your support for a ban on Styrofoam and for a healthier planet!
Where: 1 Civic Center Drive, Irvine Time: 6:30 - The presentation is the first item on the agenda, so please show up by 6:15 if you want to submit a form for public comments. You'll be home by 7:00!

Jul 22 Thursday 6:30pm, Orange: The Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) social group of Church of the Foothills is very pleased to announce the next gathering for spiritual enrichment of the OutSpirit LGBT Discussion Group & Potluck At the home of Russ Noe and Kergan Edwards-Stout
4939 E. Lomita Ave. Orange, CA 92869 Home 714.602.6388 Cell 714.552.2348 For directions, please call the hosts, as most mapping systems take you to the wrong location! Bring: A dish to share, and an adventurous spirit! Topic: The masks we wear, and the struggle to live more authentically. For more information about the LGBT OutSpirit Discussion Group & Potluck, please contact Kergan Edwards-Stout at 714.552.2348 or at proud2bedad@yahoo.com

Jul 22 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Huntington Beach: Dan Kalmaick 2010 City Council Campaign Kick- Off Event. Meet Dan Kalmick, candidate for Huntington Beach City Council, and learn how we can make the city a better place. Enjoy pizza, appetizers and beer. Huntington Beach Beer Co., 201 Main St., Ste. E, corner of Walnut & Main. RSVP: 714/699-4DAN or events@dankalmick.com.

Jul 22 Thursday 6:30-9pm, Costa Mesa: OC Green Drinks teams up with the USGBC Emerging Professional at The CAMP 2937 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Join OC Green Drinks and the Emerging Professionals of the U.S. Green Building Council Orange County Chapter for this months collaborative event. Enjoy food, drinks, raffles, music and socialize with some of Orange County's most knowledgeable residents.
$10 Admission profits go to the USGBC-OC, usgbc-oc.org

Jul 24 Saturday 10-11am, Santa Ana: Pacific Electric Bike Fest Ride. Two options available, 7 mile roundtrip from Thornton Park and 2.5 mile roundtrip from Monroe School, both ending by 11am at Pacific Electric Festival, McFadden & Orange. If you are an organization that provides health, green or transportation and would like to get a booth at the festival, volunteering or sponsoring the event please contact Councilmember Martinez directly or visit, for this and additional information and to register for bike rides, visit ci.santa-ana.ca.us/parks/bike.asp.

Jul 24 (4^th Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
WHERE: The new Friends meeting house is at 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612 Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?) Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile 2091 is on Left Hand side Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is. Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO: All interested people are invited, especially anyone who might represent one of our member organizations. We're likely to be planning for tabling, future actions, or whatever business people want to bring up (excluding any specific support of candidates or political parties). Please bring your ideas, and be ready to step up and participate. ocpeace.org

new Jul 24 Saturday 1-6pm, Huntington Beach: Rally to legalize cannabis in California This is the year we vote to legalize cannabis in California! This Saturday is the Huntington Beach Pier Rally and your support would be most helpful. Volunteers to organize sign, necklace, sticker distribution, and body tattoos are needed, as are sign holders and rally staff. We start around one PM and go until 6. Bring a friend.
Call me at 949.722.6420 or respond by email if you would like to help with "operations" (does not have to be the entire day). Or just "show up" to join the rally and hold signs with us Saturday. I'll be the guy in the black hat. see you there, Mark stantatt@sbcglobal.net Orange County Norml webmaster Cannabis Peace Corps member

Jul 24 Saturday 6-9pm, Orange: Planned Parenthood needs volunteers for their phone bank to call Alaskan voters urging them to vote NO on 2! Orange Office 700 S Tustin St Orange, CA 92866 RSVP: publicaffairs@pposbc.org

Jul 25 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Newport Bay Area Democrats (Duck Club) at the Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters located on Sand Canyon and Water Works in Irvine. poorpaul@hotmail.com

Jul 25 Sunday 2-4pm, Fullerton: Yes on 19(The Control, Regulate and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010)campaign volunteer meeting at the OC NORML headquarters in Fullerton. The address of OC NORML is 515 W. Valencia Ave #F Fullerton, CA.
We still have a lot of volunteer positions that need to be filled or you can take the initiative and create your own. Any help and ideas are good and are appreciated. The most important thing is to get the word out for Prop 19 to as many people as possible.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at sacbrat1969@yahoo.com or call me at 949-891-8672.

Jul 25 Sunday 3pm, Anaheim Hills: Join the No Orange County Council of MoveOn for our second planning meeting for 98% Stand for Democracy on Sunday, July 25th, at 3:00, Snacks & drinks will be provided.
5211 E. Nantucket Lane, Anaheim Hills (near 55/91) We will regroup and assess our progress on future plans & will be planning our August 10 Nationwide Rally. Bring your ideas about how to spotlight politicians who refuse to join our nationwide anti-corruption campaign. RSVP to kareneddy@roadrunner.com or call 714 321-4993.
Also, who would be willing to show up on Saturday, July 31 at 9:30 to attend Ed Royce's town hall at Orange High School and encourage him to sign our anti-corruption pledge? Let Karen know how many people you could bring with you to this event. kareneddy@roadrunner.com by Monday 7/26 if you're willing to support this effort.

Jul 25 Sunday 3-5pm, Newport Coast: Please Join the OC LGBT Community for an Event Supporting Beth Krom for Congress!
Hosted By: Jim Bohm, Sandra Hartness and Audrey Prosser
2 Coral Cay Newport Coast CA Let's elect a candidate who supports our values! Suggested contribution levels: $250 Friend - $500 Supporter - $1000 Silver Sponsor - $2400 Gold Sponsor All donations welcome! RSVP to Stephanie at dailysmith@gmail.com or 310-497-8162 bethkrom.com

Jul 25 Sunday 6pm, Long Beach: Radical Cinema presents: Rebels With A Cause a film by Helen Garvy
Who were the student protestors of the 1960s? Students For A Democratic Society (SDS) was the largest American student protest group of the 1960s, at one time boasting 400 college chapters across the country. Best known for protesting the war in Vietnam, they also worked with SNCC to combat racism and poverty in the South and protested Chase Manhattan Bank's involvement in aparthied in South Africa. This film, with commentary by various SDS members such as Tom Hayden, Carl Oglesby, Alice Embree, Junius Williams, Bill Ayers, Cathy Wilkerson and Bernadine Dohrn, explores the inception and evolution of SDS from a small group of activists to a nationwide movement.
Following the film, Guest Speaker Naida Tushnet, founding member of the Columbia University chapter of SDS, will share her perspective on this astounding era.
The Village Grind Coffeehouse 443 E. 1st Street (cross street Linden Ave, next door to Utopia Restaurant) Long Beach, CA 90814 (562) 432-4033
Donations are appreciated to keep Radical Cinema alive! Radical Cinema: With Peace, There Is Justice

Jul 26 Monday 7pm, Costa Mesa: COSTA MESA SAFE CITY FORUM Fairview Community Church 2525 Fairview Rd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626
See the documentary about OC "Day Laborers in Struggle" Find out about the recent threats to community safety posed by our city leadership. The Tonantzin Collective will make the case why we need:
1) Equal access to police services for all: ICE out of CMPD 2) Freedom to look for work: Repeal of 10-34b and the re-opening of job centers in Costa Mesa. 3) No more checkpoints without "immigration reform" 4) "Comprehensive" immigration reform 5) Renegotiation or reversal of NAFTA, CAFTA, Plan Mexico etc. 6)Ratification of the San Andres Peace Accords and / or similar legislation

Jul 26 Monday 7-9pm, Irvine: Comedy Club Fundraiser for Melissa Fox for Assembly Starring Jimmy Dore and Special Guests! at The Improv at the Irvine Spectrum For more information, please contact Alisa at at 619-201-3812 or alisa@votemelissafox.com actblue.com/page/melissafox.comedyclub

Jul 26 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Democratic Central Committee Meeting Debate on Water issues and prop 18 Carpenters' Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Ave.
For more information, please call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158. or email Susan Uballe at suballe@yahoo.com.

Jul 27 Tuesday 4pm Irvine: Humanist Association of Orange County Picnic Celebration Mason Regional Park (Shelter #1) 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Join like minded humanists for a kick back celebration of reason. Have a rational conversation with friends and new acquaintances. Bring the family and have a good time. Chips and Salsa, Soft Drinks Deli Sandwiches. Picnic Tables provided, or bring a Folding Chair. $10.00 per person (plus $3 per car park entrance fee) Directions: 405 Freeway to Culver Drive, Right on University Dr., Left into the Park, Right to Shelter #1 - Look for the HAOC signs. Please RSVP to ochumanists@gmail.com or 714-446-9283 (cell phone 714-504-3857 on event day)

Jul 27 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Placentia: Join us (OFBA) for Chow & Chat focusing on California Single Payer SB810
Come to IHOP, 131 N. Kraemer St. Placentia, 92870 to learn about single-payer health care and explore how passing SB810 (Health Care for All) would affect the California state budget, businesses, and families. Guest speaker is Dr. Bill Honigman, 25 year ER doctor and state coordinator of Progressive Democrats of America. For more information, contact ofba@live.com or call Carol at 714-307-4455.

new Jul 27 Tuesday 7pm, Santa Ana: Patrick Henry Democratic Club Marie Callender's, 1821 N. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
So you've worked hard for what you have. You assume because you have accumulated a home and other assets and that you can feel comfortable. You are a law abiding citizen and have never broken any law. What you may not know is that your money is be an attractive enticement luring the government into taking charge of all you own and lock you away for the rest of your life. In Orange County, this is a very common practice. It happens in other Southern California communities as well. Our next meeting will be an exciting expose into a corrupt system that threatens everyone with property.

Jul 28 Wednesday 11am, Irvine: Women For: Orange County - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA): Helping Foster Youngsters Thrive Speaker, Lynda Sloan, Director of Community Relations.
Irvine Ranch Water District's Duck Club 5 Riparian View, Irvine (at the end of the San Joaquin Preserve) womenfororangecounty.org womenforoc@aol.com

Jul 28 (4^th Wednesday) 6:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of West Orange County at the Green Valley Adult Recreation Clubhouse, 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley. It will be a dinner meeting catered by Stone Fire Grill to meet and greet our local candidates. Please RSVP so we can plan the quantity of food and drinks. RSVP to j.l.jennings1944@gmail.com or call 714-846-5201 by July 26th. Note, that we will not be holding a general meeting in August. Additional information and location at dcwoc.org

Jul 28 Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, Lake Forest: Meet and Greet with Beth Krom and Melissa Fox Please join us for a Meet and Greet with Beth Krom, candidate for U. S. Congress for the 48th Congressional District, and Melissa Fox, candidate for California Assembly for the 70th Assembly District!
22035 Arrowhead Lane, Lake Forest 92630 For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alisa at at 619-201-3812 or email alisa@votemelissafox.com or rsvp@bethkrom.com. We hope to see you there! votemelissafox.com bethkrom.com

[Canceled] Jul 28 Wednesday 6:30pm, Mission Viejo: Healthcare for All meeting Canceled Hello fellow single-payer advocates:
I'm sorry but I'm cancelling the HCA meeting for this month (July 28). Our next meeting will be Wednesday evening, August 25, beginning at 6:30 pm. Dr. Bill has agreed to make his single-payer presentation, Powerpoint slides and all. It will be a warmup for several of us to do our own presentations.
Also, please mark your calendars if you haven't already for the Mad As Hell Doctors presentation at Irvine United Congregational Church: Saturday evening, October 2. Would any of your organizations like to be a co-sponsor? If so, please let me know. It wouldn't really entail much work, mostly an endorsement of a single-payer healthcare system.
On July 28 I'll be in Phoenix, will be there for a few days protesting the implementation (planned) of SB1070. We'll also be present at some planned raids by Sheriff Arpayo on July 30. Anyone able to and want to go with me?
Thank you for your understanding. -Jan

NEW Jul 28 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: MoveOn Irvine and More Rally Organizing Meeting The event will be a dinner POTLUCK so please bring either an entree or a salad to share with the group!
Kate Nikolenko's Residence 6 Gold Bluff, Irvine, CA near cross-streets Yale Drive and Deerfield
The Other 98% Campaign to stop Washington corruption is now in full swing! The Council will meet again to ramp up preparations for our August rally outside our Congressman's office in Newport Beach and discuss which of our endorsers will speak. We will also continue to assess progress in reaching local community members, influential organizations, and politicians to get them to sign on and endorse the Pledge.

new Jul 29 Thursday 10am-noon, Seal Beach: In Remembrance of the bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki We are asking for your help in making origami cranes to hang in the First Congregational Church of Long Beach during August 2010. A group will meet at Leisure World Seal Beach, Clubhouse 3, Room 3. for this project.
Call Lucille Martin at 562-430-1047 or Phyllis Solomon at 562-430-7509 to leave your name if you can come. A list of names must be left at the entrance to assure admittance. (See also Aug 15)

NEW Jul 29 (Last Thursday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International, Group 178 Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 aiusaoc.org/irvine/meetings.html

new Jul 30 Friday 5:30-8:30pm, Irvine: Duane Elgin: "Four Pathways into a Promising Future" No Host Bar: 5:00 p.m. Guests Welcome. Evening includes buffet dinner, table discussion, speaker, and entertainment. University Club, University of California, Irvine. Free Parking. insideedge.org/clubportal/ClubStatic.cfm?clubID=543&pubmenuoptID=12562

NEW Jul 30 Friday 5:45-9pm, Costa Mesa: Orange County People for Animals: Vegan Dinner Followed by a Peaceful Foie Gras Protest! meetup.com/OCPAUSA/calendar/14217434
5:45 pm to 6:50 pm Happy Family Restaurant (Dinner) 1400 Bristol Street (200 feet North of Red Hill, next to Travelodge) Costa Mesa, CA
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Marche Moderne Restaurant (Protest) 3333 Bristol Street (inside South Coast Plaza, on 3rd Floor near Nordstrom) Costa Mesa, CA

new Jul 31 Saturday 8-11:30am, Fullerton: Uballe for Assembly Precinct Walk Come join Esiquio and other volunteers, walking in Fullerton. Meet at the HQ at 9:00 for coffee and pastries, and then walk from 9:30 until 11:30. If you need the address, contact Susan at suballe@yahoo.com

NEW Jul 31 Saturday 10am, Irvine: PDA Orange County Chapter University Center (Courtyard Area) 4100 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92697

new Jul 31 Saturday 11am-2pm, Santa Ana: EQCA Speakers' Bureau Trainings Equality California Institute is working with the Let California Ring Coalition across the state to launch a Speakers' Bureau. Our goal: train and empower people like you to share their personal stories at places where we can build support for marriage equality, like Rotary clubs, social justice groups, community organizations and churches. Your experiences can change hearts and minds on the freedom to marry.
EQCA Orange County Office 1601 S. Grand Ave. Ste. D Santa Ana Or email daniel.shad@eqca.org and include "Speakers Training" in the subject line.

Jul 31-Aug 4 Saturday-Wednesday, Anaheim: National Conference on Men & Masculinity (M&M), and the 22nd Annual Men's Studies Association Meeting presented by National Organization of Men against Sexism in partnership with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) 14th National Conference on Domestic Violence: Changing Faces of the Movement. NOMAS will be providing a conference welcoming evening program on Sat, July 31, featuring keynote speaker, Michael Kimmel, followed by the national premier of "Men's Monologues Against Violence" performed by Ben Atherton-Zeman, and a late night "coffee House" talent show. For more information on the events and registration forms, visit nomas.org/node/35

NEW Jul 31/Aug 1 Saturday/Sunday 10am-4pm, Irvine: OFA volunteer voter-contact event Where: Trader Joe's - Woodbury 6222 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92620 my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpfdxt

Aug 1 Sunday 5-8pm, Newport Beach: The Orange County Interfaith Committee to Aid Farm Workers invites you to attend its annual fundraiser to benefit the National Farm Worker Ministry on Sunday evening, August 1, 2010, at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach. Social Hour/Silent Auction begins at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, program at 7 pm. Speaker is Felix Garcia, President of the NFWM, a former farm worker himself and now a Head Librarian at the University of Louisville, KY. He will tell his story and discuss some exciting current farm labor issues. Cost: $20 prepaid and $25 at the door. Checks should be made out to the NFWM and sent to Suzanne Darweesh, 2104 Hilltop Court, Fullerton, CA 92831. For more info, contact her at sdarweesh@aol.com.

new Aug 1 Sunday 7pm, Long Beach: "Murals Under the Stars" - MOLAA. Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo , an artistic marriage, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are Mexico's most famous artists. Rivera painted great murals about history and society. Frida created small intimate paintings about her inner world. This lecture will explore their complex relationships both personal and professional. MOLAA, 628 Alameda Avenue, Long Beach, (562)437-1689, http://www.MOLAA.org

NEW Aug 2 Monday 2-4pm, Anaheim: Panel discussion about Women and Health at the Muzeo, located at 241 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805
With Loretta Sanchez, Anaheim Council Member Lorri Galloway, as well as other experts in women's health, In addition, visiting women Members of Congress will be in attendance, This panel discussion will give us the opportunity to discuss and ask questions that can help us understand and improve our health, Please RSVP at your earliest convenience. To confirm your attendance, please contact Javiera Cartagena at (714) 621-0102 or via email at javiera.cartagenatgirnail.house.gov

NEW Aug 2 Monday 7pm, Santa Ana: Julio Perez from the OC Labor Federation will be speaking about pushing back to help save jobs from being contracted out, voter registration efforts, recent organizing drives, and more! The Democratic Club of Central Orange County meets at Marie Callendar's, 1821 N Grand St, Santa Ana (Grand north of 17th). Come at 6:30 PM to order dinner, program starts at 7 PM. Contact information: Reggie Mundekis, reggie_mundekis@yahoo.com

NEW Aug 3 Tuesday 6:30pm, Newport Beach: OC For Darfur planning meeting We will meet at Patty's office in Newport Beach. 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 300 Newport Beach, CA 92660
We will discuss: # Update on what's going on in Sudan, Congo and Burma. # What does the anti-genocide movement need to know about trauma? # How can we incorporate trauma-awareness into genocide-awareness? If you'd like to know more about us and our various activities, please join us at the meeting. We would love to have you participate.

new Aug 4 Wednesday 6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Democracy for America-Orange County Monthly Meeting, celebrating our endorsed candidates, including DFA-All Star winner Beth Krom (48th Congressional District), Phu Nguyen (68th Assembly District), Ken Arnold (46th Congressional District), Rosalind Freeman (67th Assembly District), Bill Hedrick (44th Congressiona Dist.), Dr. Esiquio Uballe (72nd Assembly Dist.) and Melissa Fox (70th Assembly District). Plus, updates on SB1070 (Arizona's anti-immigrant law to go into effect on July 29), Netroots Nation, the most important progressive blogger convention in the country. Don't miss this meeting if you want Democrats to win in November. We're ready to win big in Orange County with your help.
Location is Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S. Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. Social time at 6:30; meeting starts at 7:15pm. Email Susan Kopicki at sckopicki@gmail.com or call 949/872-0966 for more information.

NEW Aug 4 Wednesday 7-8:30pm, Tustin: "Energy Crossroads: A Burning Need to Change Course." movie time: 56 minutes. Discussion will follow.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA 92780

NEW Aug 5 Thursday 7pm, Fullerton: Democrats of North Orange County monthly meeting Sizzler, 1401 No. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton Come at 6 and enjoy food and chatter prior to the meeting
Speaker: Bernie Enriquez of the United Food and Commercial Workers Int'l Union (UFCW) Enriquez will speak about the union's campaign against "Fresh & Easy" supermarkets. Fresh & Easy, which entered the US in 2007, is owned by Tesco, the world's third-largest retailer. Tesco has had a great reputation of working with labor in Great Britain, and had committed to do the same here, but has instead gained a "Wal-Mart-like" anti-union reputation. Contact is Monika Broome monikarb@sbcglobal.net

new Aug 5 Thursday 7-8:30pm, Huntington Beach: Join Debbie Cook, Pat Goodman, Merle Moshiri, & Flossie Horgan as we unveil Team Huntington Beach a fundraiser for Joe Shaw & Blair Farley for Huntington Beach City Council Home of Debbie Cook & John Fisher 6692 Shetland Circle Huntington Beach CA 92648 RSVP: 714-858-0599 Suggested Donation: $25 RSVP or Contribute Online: joeshawforhb.com Joe Shaw For City Council 2010 ID # 1318702

Aug 5 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition Screening of "Plunder: The Crime of Our Time" St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Ave Whittier, California 90602
For more details and to RSVP, please visit: plunder.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/14156

Aug 6 Monday 8:16am 1945, Hiroshima: Little Boy exploded. 80,000 to 140,000 people were killed and 100,000 more were seriously injured hiroshima-remembered.com

Aug 6-8 Friday-Sunday, Orange: Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) Women's Organizing Institute IBEW 441 Hall, 309 N. Rampart Street Orange, 92868
The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), AFL-CIO and the Orange County Labor Federation, with financial assistance provided by the Berger Marks Foundation, is proud to host the first APALA Women's Organizing Institute Participants will be trained by some of the most seasoned Asian Pacific American women union organizers in the country. How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to APALA at apala@apalanet.org. The application deadline is July 1, 2010. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a phone interview. Applicants will be notified of whether or not they are accepted to the program by July 19, 2010. For More Information: Call the APALA National Office at 202-508-9133 or the Orange County Labor Federation at 714-385-1534. A travel reimbursement is available to qualified applicants. beta.oclabor.org/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=27:apala-womens-organizing-institute&Itemid=97

Aug 8 Sunday 11am, Santa Ana: The Church of the Foothills is very pleased to welcome a guest speaker from the Southern Poverty Law Center as part of their ongoing Peace & Justice Speakers Series. The Southern Poverty Law Center is a nonprofit civil rights organization dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry, and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. James McElroy, an attorney who will has tried cases on behalf of SPLC, will be speaking
Church of the Foothills is located at 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport Santa Ana, CA 92705. For more information, please call 714.544.1319.

[Time Change] Aug 8 (2^nd Sunday) 3pm, Tustin: PCU-OC Conscientious Projector: Flow builds a case against the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. More Info: John Forney | JForney170@aol.com | 909-917-6081 We acknowledge and thank the Sustainable World Ministry at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for creating Conscientious Projector and letting PCU use the name.

Aug 9 Thursday 11:02am 1945, Nagasaki: Fat Man exploded. 74,000 people killed, 75,000 sustained severe injuries. hiroshima-remembered.com

Aug 9 Monday: The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples This day honors the contributions made by indigenous peoples to sustaining life on Earth. Indigenous peoples have a special relationship with nature in general and biodiversity in particular, which makes them crucial partners of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Indigenous peoples are stewards of the Earth's biological diversity and their diverse cultures and languages are the pillars of humanity's cultural diversity. - Adapted from the Institute of Biodiversity Conservation. Click here for additional information. un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/index.html

new Aug 10 Tuesday noon, Newport Beach/Santa Ana: MoveOn: Fight Washington Corruption Rally
On August 10, we're asking every politician who has not signed the "Fight Washington Corruption" pledge to either do so or tell us why they won't. We've got to make sure that grassroots progressives are heard loud and clear from the start.
outside Congressional Office of Rep. John Campbell, 610 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=105772 By attending the rally in Irvine, you're sending a clear, positive message to Congress, the public, and the media talking heads-that we'll go to the mat for candidates who stand up to corporate lobbyists and stand with the Other 98% of us who can't afford lobbyists.
North Orange County Council of MoveOn.org will be rallying in front of the Register Office at 625 N. Grand, Santa Ana, reporting on which local congressmen/women have endorsed our pledge to: Overturn Citizens United, Pass Fair Elections Now Act, and the Lobyists Reform Act. Please join us. Contact Person Karen Eddy kareneddy@roadrunner.com 714 321-4993

Aug 11 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club JOHN WELLINGTON ENNIS, Filmaker, and HOLLY MOSHER, Executive Producer Free for All ! (A DOCUMENTARY BY JOHN WELLINGTON ENNIS) Nagging doubts about the legitimacy of the 2004 election forced John Ennis to investigate Ohio voting records leading up to the 2006 elections. He met with attorneys, activists, journalists, politicians, election officials, and everyday Ohioans in a search for the truth. Along his journey, Ennis uncovered a web of schemes that rig U.S. elections. See the film and hear guests John Ennis and Holly Mosher.
For more information on this meeting, call Sue Dearing at 855-6965. Please bring nonperishable food items for South County Outreach. Meeting also features Legislative Action, Club Business, Refreshments and a Raffle. lw-dems.org

Aug 12 Thursday 6-9pm, Orange: Planned Parenthood needs volunteers for their phone bank to call Alaskan voters urging them to vote NO on 2! Orange Office 700 S Tustin St Orange, CA 92866 RSVP: publicaffairs@pposbc.org

NEW Aug 12 Thursday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club: "Medical Marijuana Store Front Operations and Prop 19"
Lt. Adam Powell of the Orange County Sheriff's Department will be presenting information regarding the community impact of Medical Marijuana Store Front Operations, how that has worked and highlight's ballot.
Buffet Dinner includes salads, entrees, side dishes, dessert and beverages tax and tip. Dinner served 6- 7pm Members $17 Dinner, Non Members $20 Meeting only at 7pm $3 Members, Non Members $5
RSVP'S are required for dinner OR meeting only Reservations due by Tuesday, Aug 10 Please! Contact: wilsonsc@cox.net Or Call 949-3-6943
Meeting location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano 92675

NEW Aug 12 Thursday 6:30pm, Irvine: OC Renewable Energy Society - Electric Utility Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities w/ Jack Sahl, Ph.D. Director, Environment and Resource Sustainability Operations Support Business Unit Southern California Edison, An Edison International Company ocrenewables.org
Irvine Ranch Water District's "Duck Club" meeting room 5 Riparian View Irvine, CA 92612 meetup.com/goinggreenorangecounty/calendar/14168592

Aug 12 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: OC Peace Camp Gathering Center For Living Peace, 4139 Campus Drive, Irvine, California 92612
OC Peace Camp is having a night of celebration and learning as the staff and campers will present the 2010 camp's projects and accomplishments. Peace Camp staff will talk about their insights and experiences of being a part of Peace Camp and this year's campers will present a play that explores themes of peace and social justice. goodhappens.org/events/oc-peace-camp-gathering-2010-08-12

Aug 13 Friday 7-10pm, Santa Ana: Fundraising Dinner with Phu Nguyen Emerald Bay Restaurant 5015 W Edinger We will update the final details as they as completed.

NEW Aug 14 (2^nd Saturday) 10am-noon, Irvine: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule)
WHERE: The new Friends meeting house at 2091 Business Center Dr, Suite 100, Irvine 92612 Exit at MacArthur off of 405 and go towards OC Airport Turn Left at MacArthur and go to Michelson Turn Left at Michelson and go to the very next street (?) Turn Left at that next street that starts with a "D" and go to Business Center Drive Turn Right on Business Center Drive and go about 1/4 mile 2091 is on Left Hand side Go around to the back side of the building to where the handicap parking is. Suite 100 is off of the inside courtyard, in the center of the office complex.
WHO: Anyone interested in educating, organizing and changing US foreign policies promoting illegal invasions and occupations, as well as stopping the militarization of the U.S. (High School Military Recruitment, the brutal treatment of undocumented workers, and the criminalization of youth, especially those of color). We do not support any specific party but do support anyone who is working for Peace and Justice.
Breakfast and Coffee provided! Bring your ideas and enthusiasm! web site: ocpeace.org

Aug 14 Saturday noon-10pm, Irvine: OC Pride Hidden Valley, Irvine CA (Next to the Verizon Amphitheater)
Last year OCEC brought Pride back to Orange County in with "Picnic In The Park" This year we are "Busting through the Orange Curtain" and taking OC Pride to the next level. There is a great line-up of entertainers, a fun kids area and a VIP section. For more information go to prideoc.com

Aug 15 Sunday 2pm, Long Beach: United States Security in the 21st Century By Captain Paul K. Chappell, U.S. Army Author of The End of War
Co-sponsored by Long Beach Area Peace Network, Unity and Diversity Council, LA Area Nuclear Disarmament Coalition, Military Families Speak Out, Global Voices for Justice, and Long Beach Greens. firstchurchlb.org/cranes4.html First Congregational Church - 241 Cedar Avenue - Long Beach, California 90802 562-436-2256 - Fax: 562-436-3018 - E-mail: office@firstchurchlb.org (See also Jul 29)

Aug 19 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana: Church of the Foothills will screen the Oscar winning documentary "Common Threads: Stories from the NAMES Quilt" Church of the Foothills is located at 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport Santa Ana, CA 92705. For more information, please call 714.544.1319.

Aug 21 Saturday 11am-2pm, Irvine: Women For: Orange County - 30^th Suffrage Day Luncheon at The Irvine Hilton, 18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612. - For ticket information call Lori Ballard at 949.509.926 womenfororangecounty.org

Aug 21 Saturday 2:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Orange County Flicks for Thought: "Jesus Politics"
The 2008 election was not a religious contest, but for some, it might as well have been. This film was produced by an Israeli immigrant to America who came here to escape religious politics, only to find a growing undercurrent of religious influence on our elections. He documents the political support from religious organizations for candidates on both sides in the 2008 elections and what impact they had outside their local flocks. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Note: This event will begin 30 minutes later than usual so those attending the Suffrage Day Lunch with Women For OC will be able to attend.
Meeting will be held at Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine (IRWD neither supports nor endorses the cause nor the activities of organizations which use the district's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service) For more info visit the web site at au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.

new Aug 25 Wednesday 7-9pm, Tustin: The movie, For the Bible Tells Me So, looks at five Christian, American families to discover how people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member. (Two are former House Majority Leader, Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson.)
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA

Aug 28 Saturday 10am-10pm, Anaheim: Know Your Rights Marijuana Legal Expo Anaheim Convention Center Hall E 800 W. Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA Live Music, Knowledgeable Speakers, Hundred of Booths from Leaders in the Industry, Information on Alternative/ Natural Medicine knowyourrightsexpo.com

Aug 28 Saturday 5pm reception, 6:30pm dinner, Buena Park: 16th Annual Harry S. Truman Awards Dinner Keynote speaker Congressman Barney Frank
UFCW Local 324 Banquet Hall For tickets, please contact DPOC at: 714/835-5158.

Aug 29 Sunday 11am, Santa Ana: Church of the Foothills Peace & Justice Speakers Series: Jenna Wadsworth McCarty will be speaking on behalf of Phoenix InfinitePhoenix Infinite's Mission is making sustainable living an achievable reality for all.
Church of the Foothills is located at 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport Santa Ana, CA 92705. For more information, please call 714.544.1319.

Sep 4 Saturday 11am, Santa Ana: Oc Labor Federation Labor Day Celebration Santa Ana Zoo (Amphitheatre Park Area) 1801 E. Chestnut Ave.
Join the Orange County Labor Federation honoring working families! Food, fun and games for the family! Free Admission to the Zoo! Download flyer at: beta.oclabor.org/images/stories/pdf/300res.jpg

Sep 4 Saturday 6:30-8:30PM Fountain Valley: Beyond Oil; See Sierra Club documentary, then discuss what we can do to transition beyond oil as individuals and as a community. There is a nexus of water and energy, and public water is an important issue, so this will also be discussed. Fountain Valley; RSVP at stephaniepa@socal.rr.com

Sep 12 (2^nd Sunday) 3pm, Tustin: PCU-OC Conscientious Projector: War Made Easy exposes a pattern of government deception and media spin that has dragged the United States into one war after another
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. More Info: John Forney | JForney170@aol.com | 909-917-6081 We acknowledge and thank the Sustainable World Ministry at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for creating Conscientious Projector and letting PCU use the name.

Sep 14 Tuesday, Santa Ana: Church of the Foothills will screen the Oscar nominated documentary "Food, Inc." Church of the Foothills is located at 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport Santa Ana, CA 92705. For more information, please call 714.544.1319.

Sep 19 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Orange County Flicks for Thought: "Judgment Day"
Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Meeting will be held at Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine (IRWD neither supports nor endorses the cause nor the activities of organizations which use the district's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service) For more info visit the web site at au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.

Sep 25 Saturday 5-7pm, Place TBA: OCEC's Second Annual Awards Evening with Shannon Minter Orange County Equality Coalition will be hosting its second annual awards evening We are delighted to be honoring several outstanding lawyers and partners: Attorney of the Year -- Shannon Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights Law Firm of the Year -- ACLU-Southern California, which represented OCEC and others last year in a lawsuit against the Newport Mesa School District for failure adequately to protect female and LGBT students Community Partner of the Year -- Men Alive, which has supported a number of OCEC's efforts and which was an integral partner with OCEC in putting on OC's first annual Harvey Milk Day event Interfaith Partner of the Year -- Albert Ogle, of both EQCA and Integrity U.S.A., who was instrumental in Harvey Milk Day Planning and in bringing Bishop Senyonjo of Uganda to Orange County Shannon Minter will be providing a keynote address at this exciting event. Shannon is a path breaking lawyer whose work on the In re Marriage cases led to the California Supreme Court's landmark 2008 decision requiring marriage equality and declaring that gays and lesbians are entitled to the highest level of protection under the state's equal protection clause. ocequality.ning.com/events/ocecs-second-annual-awards

NEW Sep 25 Saturday 6-10pm, Costa Mesa: 27th Annual ECCOPAC HERO Awards Dinner Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa 3050 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626
ECCOPAC invites you to join with us in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of: * Crystal Chappel and Kim Turrisi, stars of the web series "Venice" and "Days of Our Lives" ECCOPAC Arts & Entertainment HERO Award * The Honorable John Perez, Speaker of the California Assembly Joe Dunn Award for Political Leadership * The Honorable Gerrie Schipske, Long Beach City Council Member and Executive Director, Democratic Party of Orange County ECCOPAC Leadership HERO Award * Dr. Max Schneider and Ron Smelt, LGBT Community Activists ECCOPAC Lifetime HERO Award * Stephen Jimenez, Project 10 Specialist, Office of General Council, Los Angeles Unified School District ECCOPAC Educational HERO Award events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2z6uy9vb5bbc70e

Oct 7 Thursday 5:30-7pm, Costa Mesa: CONSIDER THIS: LEGISLATING MORALITY with Erwin Chemerinsky, J.D., Dean of University of California, Irvine School of Law, and Ronald Talmo, J.D., former legal director of the Orange County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Speakers: Erwin Chemerinsky, J.D. - Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Irvine School of Law, received his J.D. from Harvard law school, Expertise- Constitutional law, federal practice, civil rights and civil liberties, appellate litigation Ronald Talmo, J.D.- Private Practice, Former Legal Director of the Orange County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, received his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law Expertise- Statements of issues, Accusations petitions for reinstatement of license, Petitions for modification of probation, Superior court petitions for writ of mandate
The Center Club 650 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Complimentary valet) PRICE: Individual tickets: $45 Visit the following website to purchase tickets: considerthisoc.org CONSIDER THIS is a new, salon-inspired speaker series that brings together thoughtful, progressive women and men to explore current issues and trends connected with reproductive health and social justice.

Oct 10 (2^nd Sunday) 3pm, Tustin: PCU-OC Conscientious Projector: Food, Inc lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the underbelly hidden from the American consumer.
Soul at Home. 17612 E. 17th St., Tustin, CA 92780
This event is co-sponsored by Soul at Home's Sunday Afternoon Matinee. More Info: John Forney | JForney170@aol.com | 909-917-6081 We acknowledge and thank the Sustainable World Ministry at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for creating Conscientious Projector and letting PCU use the name.

Oct 16 Saturday 9am-noon, Long Beach: 9th Annual Walk For Hope El Dorado Park, 7550 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA
The Walk for Hope is a reminder of the things that matter most in life. The purpose of the entire event is to spread more love in the world. The entire 3.5 kilometer route (2.2 miles) is decorated with inspiring quotes, all of them hand-made. You can also expect to find activity stations along the walk route. The Walk for Hope is free, there is no registration fee. The entire Walk for Hope is our gift to the community. bethecause.org/event.php?event_id=624

Oct 16 Saturday 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky: "The Supreme Court and the Future of Church/State Separation"
We are very pleased to present the Dean of the UCI Law School, Erwin Chemerinsky. Dean Chemerinsky is a long time advocate for the separation of church and state. He will talk about the new Supreme Court session, what to expect of the latest Obama appointment to the court, and what significant cases will be heard in the session just beginning. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Meeting will be held at Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine (IRWD neither supports nor endorses the cause nor the activities of organizations which use the district's meeting rooms that are made available as a public service) For more info visit the web site at au-oc.org or call 714-299-4551.

Oct 30 Saturday Newport Beach: Caring for Creation Conference St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach, CA
Join OCICE for this exciting event, featuring keynote speaker, the Rt. Rev. William Swing, Episcopal Bishop of California, as well as workshops such as: Planting a Native Habitat: Reginald Durant, Back to Natives Make A Difference 101: Sande Hart, founder of SARAH (Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope) Community Activism (focusing on Assembly Bill 32 that is under attack): Dan Kalb, Union of Concerned Scientists ....and more! Visit the OCICE website at ocice.org for details.

Oct 30 Saturday 5:30-10pm, Anaheim: CAIR-LA 14th Annual Banquet Hilton Anaheim 777 West Convention Way Anaheim, CA ca.cair.com/losangeles/event/banquet

Fridays, 5-8pm, Irvine: Iranian Candlelight Vigil Jamboree & Barranca Protest and Candle Vigil in solidarity with the people in Iran
"Thank you for joining us tonight. We will be protesting on Fridays only from 5-7pm on Jamboree & Barranca in Irvine, CA. We ask for a large turnout because we are asking American media to attend as well. For any other events that may occur in Iran please look on our page for updated info. because we will protest on those important days as well. See you Fridays.....Free Iran....."

Mondays, 7:30am, Laguna Hills: Neighborhood Democratic Discussion Group at Starbucks Coffee, 25630 Alicia Parkway, across from Laguna Hills High School. Topics:

[Suspended] Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:30pm, Orange: Yoo Protests at Chapman Have Now Ended!since the spring semester classes at Chapman have now ended, the MONDAY and WEDNESDAY 2:30-3:30 pm protests against John Yoo are now suspended. Yoo is not scheduled to teach any summer classes. But if we learn that he will be teaching at Chapman again in the Fall, we can plan to resume the protests at that time. Thank you to everyone who both participated in these protests and who helped raise awareness here in Orange County of the Bush administration's role in torture! groups.yahoo.com/group/ocpeacecoalition/files/John%20Yoo%20Protest%20Flyer.pdf, and anti-torture signs. Contact: Sharon Tipton 949-257-8501 groups.yahoo.com/group/ProtestJohnYooChapman/cal

Tuesdays, 4-5pm, Tustin: Imagine Peace Tustin Common Ground (embracehumanity.com) is a spiritual community in the City of Tustin. Each Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5 PM, several members come together at the intersection of Prospect Ave and Irvine Blvd (northwest corner) to hold signs that read "Imagine Peace". Carol Marshall 714-961-5439 camarshall7@sbcglobal.net

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30 PM, Fullerton: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) Drinking Liberally meets at Table Ten in Fullerton, 124 W. Commonwealth Ave. in the SoCo District (Harbor/Commonwealth). We begin around 6:30pm. Our location is just one block from the Fullerton Transportation Center so you can take the bus or the train. We are on the patio in warm weather or front bar in cold weather. $6.00 burgers every Tuesday and a few specials just for us. It is time to rouse the North! Contact: orangecounty@drinkingliberally.org or (714) 955-7765

Tuesdays, 7pm, Santa Ana: Junta de Voluntarios/Volunteer Meeting El Centro Cultural De Mexico 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 el-centro.org

Tuesdays, 7pm, Irvine: Irvine Queers. 106 Gateway Commons Irvine, CA 92697 UCI Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center located between Gateway Commons and the Cross-Cultural Center. spirit.dos.uci.edu/irvineq

Wednesdays, 7:30 am, Anaheim: Los Amigos of Orange County, a progressive networking group, meets at Jagerhaus Restaurant, 2525 East Ball Road.. Contact: guevarasart@yahoo.com or (949) 636-2750

(3^rd Wednesdays), 7:30 am, Orange: CARA Action Team, @ Teamster Local #952, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange Karen Connor, 626-915-4044

[Suspended] Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Laguna Hills Women in Black of Laguna Woods The local chapter of Women in Black has suspended their vigil, Check 588-9367 for more info. Local email wiblagunawoods@yahoo.com; International website: Womeninblack.org . Local call: 949-588-9367

(1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays), 5:30-7 pm, Orange: Iraq war protest, sponsored by OC Code Pink (codepinkoc.org) at the Traffic Circle in Old Towne Orange. Bring an anti-war sign and wear pink or black! Contact: Kathy@codepinkoc.org.

(Last Wednesday), 5-6:30pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS AGAINST THE WAR INVITES YOU TO JOIN A DEMONSTRATION FOR PEACE THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5 TO 6:30PM IN FRONT OF THE LARGE WORLD GLOBE LEISURE WORLD, SEAL BEACH Seal Beach Blvd. at Golden Rain Rd. Between 405 Freeway and Westminster Parking in local shopping center, corner Seal Beach Blvd. & Westminster SIGNS AND BANNERS PROVIDED Call 562-430-7509 or 562-430-1047 for information

(2^nd Wednesdays), 6:30pm, San Clemente: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org). Drinking Liberally meets on the patio at Cafe 207 in San Clemente, 207 S. El Camino Real. Contact: SCDrinkingLiberally@gmail.com or (949) 573-7844.

Odd Wednesdays (starting week 1), 7pm, Irvine: Transgender Alliance Group To Educate And Motivate (TAG TEAM) This will be an open space for allies and members of the transgender, gender variant, and gender non-conforming community to spread awareness and create an open space to plan actions for change on our campus. If you are interested, please join us Location: LGBTRC (Student Center South G302) If you would like more information, feel free to contact Sophie Punkar spunkar@uci.edu\ Amanda Woo awoo@uci.edu

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Costa Mesa: Living The Questions: Join the Journey as we explore how Christianity lives today in the 21st century! Each class will include viewing a portion of the video series followed by a time for discussion. This is a study exploring beyond the traditions of rote theologies. Attendance at each class is not required as participants can always "step-in" or "step-out" whenever their own personal schedules permits. We hope you can join us! For more information please contact: (714)545-4610 or livingthequestions.com 2525 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA (714) 545-4610 ocfairviewchurch.org

[time change] Thursdays, 6 PM, Irvine: UC Irvine Young Democrats meeting, We have a new meeting room location for Spring Quarter. We are going to be holding our meetings in SST 120 (on the first floor of Social Science Tower across from Social Science Lab). Still the same time from 6pm-7pm! I understand that many of you will miss Humanities Hall, but our new location will offer even more greater things... our very own restrooms, vending machines, convenient access to Middle Earth, Social Science Parking Structure, the Student Center, and many many more!

[Suspended] 3^rd Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm, Huntington Beach: Declaration of Peace This Thursday will be my last time to gather on Edinger and Beach to Declare Peace (please delete this 3rd Thurs. event from all newsletters and calendars) - I will volunteer once per month for the Sts.Simon and Jude Career Renewal Ministry. I extend to you an invitation to get to know the work of Residents for Responsible Desalination, r4rd.org .Blessings always, Pat G. declarationofpeace.org Pat Goodman, patgoodman@yahoo.com 714-847-6617

(1^st & 3^rd Thursdays), 6:30-8:30 PM, Irvine: pints and politics are suspended momentarily while we look for a new location. destiny@club48democrats.com

4th Thursdays 7-9 PM, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace & Justice Coalition "4th Thursday" Film Series
St. Matthias Episcopal Church - Chase Room, 7056 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
1st Thurs-Movie night; 2nd Thurs-Steering Committee; 3rd Thurs "Teach in" meeting - Peace and Justice Work whittierpeace.org

4th Thursdays 6:30pm - if you wish to speak, please arrive by 6:15 to fill out a speaker's form, Irvine: Green Ribbon Committee meeting 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine

Thursdays 8-11 PM, Costa Mesa: Drag Show Fun Raiser Potatoe Skins & Platform Shoes - Party with a Purpose
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 2915 Red Hill Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Every Thursday, starting August 27th, "Durty Nelly's" is hosting a fundraiser for various charities in Orange County. Admittance is $10 which includes the show. Come enjoy yourself and support our Community! Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 2915 Redhill Ave. Costa Mesa

Thursdays 8:30 PM, Santa Ana: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) a no-agenda social club for local progressives, meets at Memphis Bar at 201N Broadway in the Artists Village Contact: orangecounty@drinkingliberally.org or (714) 955-7765

First and third Thursdays 7 PM, Huntington Beach: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org) Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co. at 19461 Main St., Huntington Beach. (corner of Main and Yorktown) Contact: Louise Stewardson 714-356-6559 HuntingtonBeachg@drinkingliberally.org

2^nd Thursdays 7-9PM, Santa Ana: Orange County Young Democrats Meeting
Bistro 400 400 W. 4th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 OCYD.net

Thursdays 7 PM, Rancho Santa Margarita: Drinking Liberally (drinkingliberally.org), a no-agenda social club for local progressives, meets at Canyon Fireside Grille 22312 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita California 92688 Contact: rsm@drinkingliberally.org.

[Day change]Thursdays 7-9am, Laguna Beach: NOT IN OUR TOWN ICE watch We have not been informed of any raids or pick-ups for three weeks. I think our protest worked for Laguna. We will call another protest if and when another raid occurs. Thanks for caring. Jean Raun lagunatic.jeanraun@gmail.com

Fridays 7:30 am, Huntington Beach: Informal "Blue HB" Coffeeklatch at Natale's Cafe, 7251 Warner, between Gothard & Goldenwest. Contact: Vern Nelson 724-235-VERN

Fridays 8 am, San Juan Capistrano: Informal discussion of local issues at Ricardo's at 32082 Camino Capistrano

Fridays 7:30-9pm, Santa Ana: Did you know that a new Transgender Support Group is forming at Church of the Foothills? The group will be meeting on the third Friday of the Month, from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Sr. High Room. Called "TG Rainbow", this all inclusive transgender support group will be holding their first meeting will be Friday, July 16. For more information about the group go to www.mach25media.com/tgr.html or contact Michelle Evans at mach25@sbcglobal.net or 949-770-0702.

4^th Fridays 4-5pm Irvine: Imagine Peace Vigil [Canceled] Culver and Michelson (405 south to Culver, right on Culver, one block to Michelson. Left on Michelson and park at the Wholesome Choice.) Signs are available, if you bring your own please focus on a peace theme only.

1^st & 3^rd Fridays 5-6pm Costa Mesa: Women In Black Harbor and Newport, Costa Mesa, CA Women in Black is a world wide peace group. We protest silently, wearing all black and holding signs.

Fridays 5pm Costa Mesa: Street corner protest against Colonial Occupation from Iraq to Palestine to Haiti at the corner of Bristol and Anton across from the South Coast Plaza Contact: Chuck Anderson, quetzalcoatl38@aol.com, (714) 956-5037

Fridays 5:30pm, Santa Ana: Orange County DREAM Team Coalition Meeting (istillhaveadream.org) Centro Cultural de Mexico Room 211 301 W. 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Contact: Minerva S. Gómez (714) 376-8065

Saturdays, 9-11am, Irvine: Weekly Democratic Kaffee-Klatch Come and discuss the political topics of the day! University Center (across from UCI), under the trees across from Whale of a Tale Book Store 4199 Campus Dr Contact: Sharon Toji 9499296512 htoji@cox.net

Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am, Orange: Connecting Communication Event the LGBT Center in Orange County will host a Connecting Communication/Nonviolent Communication Practice Group
1605 N. Spurgeon St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Please email David Esch to sign up davidbrianesch@gmail.com thecenteroc.org Peace and Equality will not happen without connection--learn why and how.

Saturdays, 11am-1pm, Laguna Beach: Vigil for Peace at Laguna Main Beach PCH at Ocean Avenue. Bring signs or use ours Contact: (949) 499-3190

Saturdays, noon-2pm, Brea: Brea Anti-war gathering at the intersection of Brea Blvd. and Imperial Highway Contact Marcus Gourley runningdeeractivist@yahoo.com

[Moved] (Last Saturday), 11am-12:30pm, Seal Beach: SENIOR PATRIOTS AGAINST THE WAR Demonstration moved to Last Wednesday

Sundays, 3 pm, Santa Ana: Santa Ana Food Not Bombs (foodnotbombs.net/california.html) meets every Sunday @ 3pm to share fresh and healthful vegan food with the community because food is a right, not a privilege. Our local picnic location is at Sasscer Park at Civic Center and Ross Street across from the Santa Ana Library. For information on volunteering, please come meet us in person and we will point you in the right direction for the following week. Thanks for your interest. Much love and solidarity.

Sundays, 5-9pm, Long Beach: Seva Cafe Seva cafe is now on hiatus until February Zephyr's Vegetarian restaurant, 340 E 4th St,,Long Beach,CA 90802
The Seva Cafe is an experiment in the joy of giving. It is very different from most restaurants specifically because there are no prices to any of the meals, it is run completely by volunteers, and every meal is prepared with one single-minded focus: to serve with love.
At the end of the meal, every guest is also given the opportunity to participate in the circle of giving. Guests can give from their heart whatever they wish, and those donations are used to pay for future guests' meals. bethecause.org/seva

Sundays, 7-8 pm, Huntington Beach: "Visualize world peace, surf city style" at Main St. & Pacific Coast Highway, Bring a covered candle just help hold up the banner (no signs please; the banner says it all!). Contact: mtheriault@socal.rr.com.

Santa Ana, CA - The announcement from US District Judge Vaughn Walker on the constitutionality of Proposition 8 banning marriage for same-sex couples is expected at any time. Even though it will be handed down with little or no notice, supporters of marriage equality in Orange County will be ready with a “Fairness for ALL Families” rally, scheduled for 7 PM on the day the decision is announced. It will be held in Sasscer Park, across the street from the Federal Building and Courthouse in Downtown Santa Ana.

The case has received a lot of media coverage due to the presence of Theodore Olson and David Boies, who faced off against each other in the 2000 Bush v. Gore recount election. “The trial’s outcome may change the tone of the event, but it will not change its urgency,” said Linda May, a member of Orange County Equality Coalition and organizer of the event. “The right to marriage is an important issue for our families and people hoping to start their own families. This will be a positive event aimed at educating people about the issue and inspiring our community to continue our progress.”

“We have to keep having conversations with our neighbors and families about the importance of marriage equality,” said Daniel Shad, Orange County Regional Field Manager for Equality California. “People who voted for Prop 8 are increasingly saying they regret their vote when they find out how it has affected us and how the campaign was financed.”

Local activists are not the only ones following the case with interest. “No faith tradition should play a role in dividing a family,” said AJ Blackwood, a theology student and father of five raising his children with his partner Mark Miller. “As people of faith, we are called to ensure that mutually loving relationships between adults are valued in our communities and treated equally under the law.” Blackwood has experienced that domestic partnership laws do not provide all the legal rights of marriage. “Our children need to be provided with medical insurance coverage, survivor benefits, and other rights that children of heterosexual couples can access.”

“The courts have long played a critical role in our democracy in safeguarding minority rights, whether they be the rights of interracial couples to marry or the rights of women to fair employment opportunities,” said Chapman University School of Law Professor Katherine Darmer. “It is my hope that Judge Walker will recognize the fundamental right to marriage for all couples. It is a scary proposition indeed when a majority can 'vote away' the rights of minorities."

“Fairness for ALL Families” will feature speakers and entertainment, as well as representatives from local groups providing information on how to get involved. “We invite everyone to come to the event,” said May. “We see this as a chance to reach out to people who are still on the fence about marriage equality. This will be a chance for them to learn about why it is so important to us.”

To learn more about the event, please visit: http://ocequality.ning.com/events/decision-day-orange-county

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Democracy For America - Orange County http://dfa-oc.org :

SoCal Grassroots http://socalgrassroots.org :

ReclaimDemocracy.org OC chapter http://ReclaimDemocracyOC.org:

Orange County Peace Coalition http://ocpeace.org