Sep 12-Oct 11 Fridays & Saturdays 8pm/Sundays 3pm, Santa Ana: The World Premiere of W.A.C. Iraq written by Mel Nieves

Oct 1 Wednesday 10am-1pm, Long Beach: Ann Wright and Iraq Veteran Maricela Guzman Presentation

Oct 1 Wednesday, 5:30-7pm, Orange: Code Pink OC Chapter's 4th Anniversary

Oct 1 Wednesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Reception supporting Vincent Sarmiento for Santa Ana City Council

Oct 2 Thursday 5:30pm, Irvine: Biden vs Palin Smackdown!

Oct 2 Thursday 5:30-8:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party

Oct 2 Thursday 5:30pm, Orange: Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party

Oct 2-5 Thursday 6:30pm-Sunday 5pm, Laguna Beach: One Earth | One Dream -"Life on Edge" Symposium & Festival

Oct 2 Thursdays 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology On Tap

Oct 2 Thursday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: League of Women Voters City Council Candidates Forum

[Moved] Oct 2 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition: "STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote" Moved to Oct 16

Oct 3 Friday 6-9pm, Westminster: Linh Ho for Garden Grove City Council Reception

Oct 3 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Obama Change '08 hosted by Young Latino Professionals for Obama

Oct 3 (1^st Friday) 6:30pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series The Narrow Path

Oct 3 (1^st Friday) 8pm, Santa Ana: Iraq For Sale: The War Profiteers (2006)

Oct 4 Saturday 7:45-noon, San Clemente: Blue Stars and Veterans for Obama Canvass

Oct 4 Saturday 8:30am, Irvine: Walk For Unity

Oct 4 Saturday 9am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Support Dan Kalmick and Get Your Computer Fixed

Oct 4 Saturday 10am, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out - Orange County

Oct 4 Saturday 10am, Irvine: Iranian-American Democrats

Oct 4 Saturday 10am-6pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Village Festival

Oct 4 Saturday 11:30am, Irvine: Orange County Young Democrats third annual William Jefferson Clinton Awards luncheon

Oct 4 Saturday noon-4pm, Fullerton: Obama phone bank

Oct 4 Saturday, noon Fountain Valley/2pm, Long Beach & Mission Viejo/3pm Newport Coast: Call for Change Parties

[New articles] Oct 4 Saturday 3:30-6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Hundreds attend Palin protest

Oct 4 Saturday 4pm/6pm, Irvine: Rev, Dr. Marvin Ellison Marriage Equality: A Moral Imperative

Oct 5 Sunday 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial

Oct 5 Sunday 11am, Huntington Beach & Santa Ana/noon Orange & Santa Ana/1pm Laguna Beach & Long Beach/2pm Garden Grove & Costa Mesa & La Habra Heights & Mission Viejo: Call for Change Parties

Oct 5 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Grassroots Democracy: Councilwoman Michele Martinez & discussion on Prop 7

Oct 5 Sunday 3:30-6:30 pm, San Clemente: Candidate Forum with Judy Jones, John Alpay and Bill Hedrick, hosted by Jeanne O'Grady

Oct 5 Sunday 4-6pm, Irvine: Meet Steve Young Wine and Cheese Social hosted by Linda Fini

Oct 6 Monday: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 2008 ELECTION AND STILL BE MAILED A SAMPLE BALLOT PAMPHLET

Oct 6-Oct 28 VOTE-BY-MAIL VOTING

Oct 6 Monday 5-8pm, Fullerton: Debate on Prop 7

Sep 29-Nov 3[New Location] Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking

Oct 6 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting

Oct 6 Monday 7pm, Capistrano Beach: The League of Women Voters PM, Ballot Issues Pros and Cons

Oct 7 Tuesday 5pm, La Habra: Debate Watch Party sponsored by the Democrats of North Orange County

Oct 7 Tuesday 5pm, Irvine: Debate Watch Party sponsored by OC DEM PAC

Oct 7 Tuesday 5:30pm, Irvine: Presidential Debate Watch Potluck at Steve Young's HQ

Oct 7 Tuesday 6pm, Fullerton: Presidential Debate Panel with Steve Young at California State University, Fullerton

Oct 7 Tuesday 6:30-8pm, Long Beach: MFSO meeting

Oct 7 Tuesday 6:30pm, Orange: Habitat for Humanity New Volunteer Orientation

[Canceled] Oct 8 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Irvine: UCI, City of Irvine Candidate Forum Canceled because no Republican candidates are willing to appear

Oct 8 Wednesday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Dessert with the Candidate: Florice Hoffman for Orange Unified School Board, Area 3

Oct 1/8/15/22/29 Wednesdays 7pm, Lake Forest: Movie: For The Bible Tells Me So

Oct 8 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area-Wide Democratic Alliance Meeting

Oct 8 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Irvine Area Democratic Party October Meetup

Oct 8 Wednesday 7pm, San Clemente: The League of Women Voters City Council Candidates Forum

[Date Changed] Oct 8 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club's October meeting will be on the 15th and not the 8th

Oct 1/8/15/22/29 Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm, Lake Forest: Seminar on Homosexuality and the Bible

Oct 9 Thursday 1:30pm, Irvine: UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will speak on the topic, "Are Our Freedoms Vanishing?"

Oct 9 Thursday 3:30-5pm, Irvine: International Studies Public Forum: "The Coming Oil Wars", with Michael Ross, University of California, Los Angeles

Oct 9 Thursday 5pm, Irvine: Steve Young speaks to the UCI Young Democrats

Oct 9 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking

Oct 9 Thursday 7 pm, Santa Ana: Young Democrats Meeting

Oct 10 Friday 10am, Anaheim: OUR CONDOLENCE TO THE SANCHEZ FAMILY

Oct 10-16 Friday-Thursday 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7:30pm, 9:40pm, Irvine: Anti-Slavery documentary "Call+Response" showing now in Irvine

Oct 10 Friday 3pm, Laguna Woods: Meet Steve Young Social hosted by Selma Buckstein

Oct 10 Fridays 5-6pm, Costa Mesa: Women In Black

Oct 10 Friday 7-9pm, Rancho Palos Verdes: House Party for Debbie Cook

Oct 10 Friday 8pm, Santa Ana: Michael Moore's "Slacker Uprising" movie screening

Oct 10 Friday 7:30-10:30pm, Laguna Beach: No on 8 Bingo party

Oct 11 Saturday 7:45am-5:30pm, Costa Mesa: NO PLASTIC LEFT BEHIND A Campaign Against the Plastic Plague Conference

Oct 11 Saturday 9-11am, Anaheim: Green Home Makeover Workshop

Oct 11 Saturday 9:30am, Orange: Obama OC: Rally/Information Session

Oct 11 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting

Oct 11 Saturday 11am-12:30pm, Laguna Woods, "Bring the Troops Home Now" rally

Oct 11 Saturday noon/1:30pm, Santa Ana: PROTEST on the 7th Anniversary of The United States Air-War, Invasion & Occupation of Afghanistan. and the 5th Anniversary of the US Senate's Authorization of the Iraq War

Oct 11 Saturday noon-3pm, Garden Grove: Lihn Ho for Garden Grove City Council campaign headquarters grand opening

Oct 11 Saturday 4-9pm, Costa Mesa: Steve Young will be at the Democratic Party of OC Booth at the Persian Mehregan Festival of Autumn

Oct 11 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: The Corporation Part 1

Oct 11 Saturday 6:30-11pm, Laguna Beach: Boogie for Obama

Oct 12 Sunday 10am-2pm, Oceanside: BBQ Fund-Raiser for Judy Jones, Candidate for the 73rd Assembly District

Oct 12 Sunday 10am-3pm, San Juan Capistrano: Protest against Columbus Day

Oct 12 Sunday 11:30am-2pm, Palos Verdes Estates: Fundraiser for Debbie Cook

Oct 12 Sunday 12:30pm, Irvine: UCI Dean of Law, Erwin Chemerinsky talks on the subject of the law and same gender marriage

Oct 12 Sunday 1-3pm, Orange: Community Town Hall: Economic Meltdown

Oct 12 Sunday 1-4pm, Fullerton: Karen Haluza for Fullerton City Council

Oct 12 Sunday 2pm, Long Beach: Dr. Helen Caldicott The Presidential Campaign and the Fate of the Earth

Oct 12 Sunday 2pm Anaheim/3pm Irvine: MoveOn Councils Call Parties

Oct 12 Sunday 4-6pm, Newport Coast: Poolside Meet Steve Young Social hosted by Andy & Karen Pais

Oct 12 Sunday 7:30pm, Laguna Woods: Dr. Helen Caldicott will speak on New Nuclear Dangers

Oct 13 Monday 5-6:30pm, Fullerton: House party to Support John MacMurray for State Assembly

Oct 13 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking

Oct 13 Monday 7-9pm, Irvine: UCI Graduate Student Candidate Forum

Oct 14 Tuesday 9-11:30am, Irvine: Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies Panel

Oct 14 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: Get Involved in the No on 4 Campaign for Teen Safety

Oct 14 Tuesday 6:30-9pm, Irvine: Campaign/Precinct Organizing Meeting

Oct 14 Tuesday 6:30-9pm, Ladera Ranch: Sanchez, Sushi and Sake

Oct 14 Tuesday 7-10pm, Orange: West Coast Premiere "Jesus Politics" Q&A with filmmaker

Oct 14 Tuesday 7pm, Orange: "Religious Perspectives on the Definition of Marriage"

Oct 14 (2^nd Tuesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club

Oct 14 (2^nd Tuesday) 8pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Warming Group

Oct 15 Wednesday 5-7pm, Costa Mesa: Protest Rep John "Bailout" Campbell

[Updated] Oct 15 Wednesday: 5pm, La Habra/Irvine; 5:30 Laguna Woods/Orange; 6pm Irvine: Debate Watch Parties

Oct 15 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Fountain Valley: Putt Fore Sergio Contreras

[Time and location change] Oct 15 Wednesday 5:30pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club

Oct 15 Wednesday 7pm, Garden Grove: California Council of Churches and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles invite you to discuss marriage equality in California

Oct 1/8/15/22/29 Wednesdays 7pm, Lake Forest: Movie: For The Bible Tells Me So

Oct 1/8/15/22/29 Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm, Lake Forest: Seminar on Homosexuality and the Bible

Oct 16 Thursday 9am-noon, Orange: World Food Day Teleconference: "Choices for a warm & hungry planet"

Oct 16 (3^rd Thursday) 5:30-7:00pm, Huntington Beach: Declaration of Peace

Oct 16 Thursday 5:30-7:30m, Anaheim: Reception honoring Councilwoman Lorri Galloway

Oct 16 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking

Oct 16 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Laguna Beach: PDA Potluck and Politics with Orange County's own TIM CARPENTER, PDA Executive Director And Actor and Activist DAVID CLENNON

Oct 16 Thursday 7pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club

Oct 16 Thursdays 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology On Tap

Oct 16 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana OC Green Drinks

Oct 16 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition: "STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote"

Oct 17 Friday 9am-2pm, Huntington Beach: Hate Crime Conference

Oct 17 Friday 4-6pm, Rancho Santa Margarita: No on Prop 8 Rally

Oct 17 Friday 4:30-7pm, Orange; Press Conference and GOTV Rally, featuring Rep. Loretta Sanchez

Oct 17 Fridays 5-6pm, Costa Mesa: Women In Black

Oct 17 Fridays 5-7pm, Costa Mesa: 7th year antiwar protest anniversary party

Oct 17 Friday 5:30-7:30pm, Villa Park: Join Orange Unified School Board candidate Florice Hoffman and her supporters

Oct 18 Saturday 7:30-9am/9am-noon, Orange: Orange County Labor Federation Legislative Breakfast

Oct 18 Saturday 9-11am, Westminster: Vietnamese-Americans for Barack Obama Rally

[Editor recommended] Oct 18 Saturday 9am-1pm, Long Beach: Be the Cause presents the 7^th Annual Walk for Hope

Oct 18 Saturday 10am-4pm, Pasadena: 24th Annual UUSC Encuentro "Immigration and U.S. Policy in Latin America"

Oct 18 Saturdays 11am-1pm, Irvine: Dueling Prop 8 rallies

Oct 18 Saturday noon Newport Beach; 1-4pm Stanton: Support Kevin Carr for Stanton City Council

Oct 18 Saturday noon Newport Beach; 2pm Irvine: MoveOn for Obama Parties

Oct 18 (3^rd Saturday) 2pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State presents a discussion on the Prayers by Board of Trustees at Saddleback College Events

Oct 18 Saturday 6:30pm, Irvine: Women For: Orange County, "Ballot Initiatives"

Oct 18 Saturday 7-9pm, Tustin: Artesian Gallery Wine and Cheese Reception for Steve Young

Oct 18 Saturday 8-11pm, Santa Ana: Performance Art, Poetry, Sp. Guest: Ron Kovic

Oct 19-28 Santa Ana, Orange, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Westminster: Early Voting

Oct 19 Sunday 8:30am/10am, Huntington Beach: Join Democracy for America's founder Jim Dean at a breakfast fundraiser for Debbie Cook

Oct 19 Sunday 11am Newport Beach; 11:30am Santa Ana; 1pm Fullerton; 2pm Fullerton/Long Beach//Mission Viejo; 3pm Garden Grove; 3:30pm Irvine: MoveOn for Obama Parties

Oct 19 Sunday 11:30am, Mission Viejo: No on 8 Rally

Oct 19 Sunday 12:15pm, Irvine: BALLOT REVIEW

Oct 19 Sunday 1:30pm, Irvine: Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Humanist Association of Orange County present Rabbi Haim Beliak, founder of the web site jewsonfirst.org.

Oct 19 Sunday 4-6pm, Laguna Beach: Meet Steve Young Wine & Cheese Social hosted by Diane Valentino & Mike Soto

Oct 19 Sunday 4:30pm, Costa Mesa: Center For Inquiry presents Eddie Tabash speaking on "At the Crossroads: The Threat of the Religious Right to our Most Basic Freedoms"

Oct 19 Sunday 5-9pm, Mission Viejo: The OC Obama Jam

Oct 19 Sunday 6-8pm, San Juan Capistrano: Evening Reception Honoring Bill Hedrick, Democratic Candidate for the 44^th Congressional District

Oct 20 Monday 5pm: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 2008 ELECTION

Oct 20 Monday 5:30-7:30pm, Orange: Florice Hoffman for Orange Unified School Board Trustee Area 3 Meet and Greet

Oct 20 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking

Oct 20 Monday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 68th A.D. Democratic PAC

Oct 20 Monday 7pm, Trabuco Canyon: Canyon Democrats

[Location change] Oct 20 Monday 7pm, Orange: Rigoberta Menchu, 1992 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

[Update] Oct 21 Tuesday 11:15am-1:15pm, Costa Mesa: Rohrabacher-Cook-Lash-Gasteiger Congressional Debate

Oct 21 Tuesday 6:30-8pm, Newport Beach: Debra Carrillo for OC Superior Court Judge

Oct 21 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Long Beach: Evening reception honoring Mayor Debbie Cook Candidate for Congress 46^th Congressional District

Oct 21 Tuesday 7-9pm, Irvine: Meet Steve Young Social at UCI

Oct 21 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: ACLU-OC Chapter will meet to hear the Southern California ACLU affiliate board's positions

Oct 21 Tuesday 7:30pm, Irvine: Cousins Club of Orange County: Rebuilding Alliance Director Donna Baranski-Walker

Oct 22 Wednesday 4-6pm Irvine: War and the Transformation of Global Politics

Oct 22 Wednesday 6:30 pm, Fullerton: CSUF College Dems and Progressive WIN OC are hosting a Meet the Candidates forum

Oct 22 Wednesday 6:30 pm, Huntington Beach: Democratic Club of West Orange County presents Dr. Lorraine Prinsky, Coast Community College Board Candidate

Oct 22 Wednesday 7-9pm, Orange: Dessert Pot Luck Proposition Discussion

Oct 22 Wednesday 7-9pm, Irvine: Glover for Assembly Event

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Oct 22 Wednesday 7:30pm Laguna Beach: Environmental talk: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Oct 23 Thursday 5pm, Aliso Viejo: NO on 8 Rally

Oct 23 Thursday 5-6:30 (or thereabouts), Irvine: NO on 8 Rally

Oct 23 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking

Oct 23 Thursday 6pm, Laguna Niguel: JFK Good Works Democratic Club

Oct 23 Thursday 7pm, Irvine: Beyond Stereotypes: Faces and Voices of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Oct 23 Thursday 7-9pm, Irvine: Candidate Forum for UCI graduate students

[Moved] Oct 23 Thursday 7-9:30pm, Irvine: Glover for Assembly Event Moved to Wednesday

Oct 24 Friday 11am-3pm, Orange: Prop. 8 forum at Chapman

Oct 24 Friday 1:30-3pm, Orange: UN Day Bill McKibben, Author, Scholar and Environmentalist

Oct 24 (4^th Friday) 6:30pm, Orange: A Traveling Conscientious Projector: Crossing Arizona

Oct 24 Friday 7-9pm, Newport Beach: Special evening with American environmentalist Bill McKibben

Oct 24 Friday 7-9pm, Newport Beach: Meet Steve Young Wine & Cheese Social hosted by Betsy Densmore

Oct 24 Friday 8pm, Santa Ana: Oaxaca Solidarity Tour with guest speaker Simón Sedillo

[Editor recommended] Oct 25 Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm, Newport Beach: 11th Annual Caring for Creation Conference; Keynote Speaker: Bill McKibben

Oct 25 Saturday 9-11am, Orange: Poll Watcher Training

Oct 25 Saturday 9-11am, Santa Ana: GOTV Kick-Off Breakfast

Oct 25 Saturday 9-11am, Irvine: California Council of Churches and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles invite you to discuss marriage equality in California

Oct 25 Saturday 9:30am: Irvine: Walk for Barack, Steve and local candidates in the 48th CD!

Oct 25 Saturday 9:30-10am/10am-1:30pm/1:30-2:30pm/2:30-5pm Costa Mesa: Obama/ Debbie Cook/ Katrina Foley precinct walking

Oct 25 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting

Oct 25 Saturday 10am-2pm, Santa Ana: GOTV Rally for Valerie Amezcua, candidate for the Santa Ana Unified School District

Oct 25 Saturday 11am, Sunset Beach; noon Huntington Beach; 2pm Irvine; 3pm Newport Beach; ...: MoveOn for Obama Call Parties

Oct 25 Saturday 11:30am-noon, Laguna Beach: No on Prop. 8 human billboards

Oct 25 Saturday Noon-5pm, Laguna Beach: Phone banking for Obama

Oct 25 Saturday 1pm, Irvine: Street Rally training

Oct 25 Saturday 3pm, Laguna Beach: Walk to support "Change You Can Believe In"

Oct 25 Saturday 6:30-11pm, Laguna Beach: Halloween party to support NO on Prop 8

Oct 26 Sunday 10am, San Clemente: Walk for Bill and Barack in the 44th CD

Oct 26 Sunday 10:30am: Irvine: Walk for Barack, Steve and local candidates in the 48th CD!

Oct 26 Sunday 10:30-11am, Newport Beach: "What Does the Bible Say about Sexual Orientation"

Oct 26 Sunday 11am Mission Viejo/Whittier; 11:30am Santa Ana;noon Huntington Beach; 1pm Fullerton; 2pm Anaheim/Fullerton/Irvine//Long Beach/Mission Viejo/San Juan Capo; ...: MoveOn for Obama Call Parties

Oct 26 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Join John Chiang and Support Ed Chau for the 42nd Congressional district

Oct 26 Sunday noon-2pm, Long Beach: House Party for Mayor Debbie Cook Candidate for Congress

[Canceled] Oct 26 Sunday 1-3pm, Irvine: Newport Beach Bay Democratic meeting normally held between 1 and 3 P.M. WILL NOT occur

Oct 26 Sunday 1:30pm, Newport Beach: CWS C.R.O.P. Hunger walk

Oct 26 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: MEET AND GREET WITH Steve Young California's 48th District Democratic Congressional Candidate

Oct 26 Sunday 3-6pm, Santa Ana: Michele Martinez/Valerie Amezcua fundraiser

Oct 26 Sunday 4-6pm, Irvine: Meet Steve Young Wine & Cheese Social hosted by Peter Bunge

Oct 26 (4^st Sunday) 4:30-6:30pm, Whittier: MONTHLY PEACE VIGIL

Oct 26 Sunday 5-9pm, Long Beach: Seva Cafe Opening Day

Oct 28 Tuesday 1-2pm, Long Beach: Prop 2 Teach-In

Oct 27 (4^th Monday) 7pm, Orange: Orange County Democratic Central Committee Meeting

Oct 28 Tuesday 6-9pm, Irvine: The Importance of the Separation of Church and State

Oct 28 (4^th Tuesday) 7pm, Santa Ana: Patrick Henry Democratic Club: New videos about What Really Happened on 9/11/2001 PLUS Michael Moore's new film, "Slacker Uprising"

Oct 29 Wednesday 10am-2:30pm, Irvine: Dialogue on the Death Penalty: Faith Leaders Discussing Capital Punishment

Oct 29 Wednesday 4pm, Irvine: UCI Department of Chicano/Latino Studies 2008-09 Colloquia Series: "Who's Afraid of the Chicano Movement?"

Oct 29 Mondays, Wednesday & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking

Oct 29 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Newport Beach: "Hard Wired: The Science of Sexual Orientation"

Oct 30 Thursdays 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology On Tap

Oct 30 Thursday 7-11pm, Santa Ana: Celebrate "El Dia De Los Muertos" with the Sanchez Sisters

Oct 30 (last Thursday) 7:30pm, Irvine: Amnesty International local group 178 Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World & discussion on GLBT Human Rights issues

Oct 31 Friday 7-9pm, Long Beach: Reception honoring Mayor Debbie Cook Candidate for Congress 46th Congressional District

Oct 31-Nov 4 Friday-Tuesday, Nevada: OBAMA OC : Final Trip to Nevada (Drive for Change)

[Updated] Oct 1 Wednesday 10am-1pm, Long Beach: Ann Wright and Iraq Veteran Maricela Guzman Presentation - War is Expensive ~ Peace is Priceless Cal State Long Beach Campus 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, California 90840 USU Ballrooms-2nd Floor 10:00-10:30~Voter Registration, Information Tables, Book & Button sales 10:30-11:00~Student and Faculty Speakers 11:00-1:30~Program Begins with Keynote Ann Wright Ann Wright 11:00 Retired United States Army colonel and former U.S. State Department official, known for her outspoken opposition to the Iraq War. She is most noted for having been one of three State Department officials to publicly resign in direct protest of the March 2003 invasion of Iraq . Stephen Zunes 12:00 An international relations scholar specializing in the Middle East and a leading critic of the George W. Bush's administration's U.S. foreign policy. **Question & Answer Period and Book Signing Follows** Bring Your Lunch~~Beverages Provided **Sponsored by the Center for Peace and Social Justice (CPSJ); F.O.R.C.E.; Women's Studies Student Assn.; Multicultural Center; Anthropology; Asian-Asian-American Studies; Campus Progressives; One Imagination; CA Faculty Assn; College of Liberal Arts; Graziadio Italian Studies; Cease Animal Torture; and the Peace Studies Certificate Program**

Oct 1 Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Orange: Code Pink OC Chapter's 4th Anniversary Our Code Pink OC chapter will be commemorating the 4th anniversary of our weekly vigils at the Orange Circle on Weds. Oct. 1st! It is so hard to believe that we have been hosting vigils there EVERY WEEK for 4 years!
Many things have happened since our vigils started. For instance, when we began our weekly vigils in Sept. 2004, approximately 1,022 soldiers had already died in Iraq. Sadly, since that time, over 3,146 more have died, now totaling 4,168. We have held a number of special events, such as: to support Cindy Sheehan, to celebrate International Women's Day and Mother's Day (3 years in a row), and to protest the yearly anniversaries of the invasion into Iraq. And for the past 7 months, we have even had Freepers protesting our vigil each week.
We have joined the OC Peace Coalition and we have bonded and collaborated with several other OC peace groups, including MFSO, OC Vets for Peace, OCRAP, Women 4: OC, and OC chapter of NOW. Many of us have become good friends! Several of us have married, become mothers , and grandparents. And yet the end of the war and occupation is not yet in sight.
We invite all of you who have participated in our vigils or who have supported us over the past 4 years to come and join us in a very special vigil on Wednesday Oct. 1st! We look forward to connecting with many of you once again! We will hold a candlelight vigil that evening and stand together in solidarity as we continue our work to end the war and occupation in Iraq!
In peace and solidarity, Linda, Jacque & Kathy (Code Pink OC co-founders)

Oct 1 Wednesday 6-8pm, Santa Ana: Please join Assemblyman Jose Solorio and Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido at a reception supporting Vincent Sarmiento for Santa Ana City Council! Antonello Restorante 3800 South Coast Plaza Dr., Santa Ana Suggested Donations: $249 per person $500 per couple $1000 per sponsor RSVP to (714) 245-9999 or info@vincentsarmiento.com.

Oct 2 Thursday 5:30pm, Irvine: Biden vs Palin Smackdown! Join us for pizza and Palin around our big screen TV. We're across from UCI in University Town Center. We have a lot of stuff going on every day. We'll have parties for all the other debates as well.
Come on over to University Town Center across from UCI and check out our Democratic headquarters. We're inside the Center at 4237 Campus Drive, Suite B-160, Irvine 92612. Mon-Sat 10-9:00 & Sun 11-8:00 (subject to change). Call 949 379-6139 for more information. What can you do there? Meet other Dems, donate to the local campaign efforts, volunteer, register voters, re-register if you've moved or want to vote by mail, donate in exchange for bumper stickers, buttons, t-shirts, posters, window and yard signs. Our big screen TV is perfect for watching the debates. If you want a seat (we have standing room as well), try to make it by 5:30 for the 6:00 pm start time. Here's the schedule: Biden vs Palin: Thursday, Oct 2 Obama vs McCain: Tuesday, Oct 7 Obama vs McCain: Wednesday, Oct 15 grassrootsprog.meetup.com/1/calendar/8872200/

Oct 2 Thursday 5:30-8:30pm, San Juan Capistrano: Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party Come watch the debate on our beautiful HDTV. Almost as good as being there! A light supper will be provided. A $5 donation to cover food is requested.
South Orange County Democrats, 31876 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Take I5 to Ortega Highway and turn west. Turn left IMMEDIATELY onto Del Obispo. We are in the Ralph's and Marshall's shopping center, across the street from Sizzler and the fire station. my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gshfxk

Oct 2 Thursday 5:30pm, Orange: Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party Doors open at 5:30 pm Debate begins at 6:00 pm IBEW Union Hall 309 N. Rampart Street, Suite M, Orange CA Pizza, beer and other refreshments will be provided ($5 donation requested to cover the cost). Please RSVP to Marti at marti@ocdemocrats.org or 714-835-5158 so that we have enough pizza & ref for everyone. We had over 130 people at the Presidential Debate Watching Party, so please RSVP today!

Oct 2-5 Thursday 6:30pm-Sunday 5pm, Laguna Beach: One Earth | One Dream -"Life on Edge" Symposium & Festival Laguna Beach Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd Endangered Planet Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental awareness organization, presents "One Earth | One Dream", the west coast's premier environmental event October 2-5, 2008 at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach featuring the "Life on the Edge" Symposium and the "Autumnal Green Festival" with exhibits promoting environmental awareness through the arts, education, healthy living, technological solutions, music, and films. Ticket proceeds benefit the Endangered Planet Foundation. endangeredplanet.net/1E1D_Sym1.html

Oct 2 Thursdays 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology On Tap Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S Coast Drive in Costa Mesa
I know, I know...it's the big VP debate we've all been waiting for.... But the debate starts at 6pm and Theology on Tap doesn't start until 7pm. So...you can watch the debate and then debrief with us at ToT! I will call Karl Strauss and see if they'll put the TV on and turn it up so we can listen to it on the patio. But even if you choose to watch from home -you should come afterwards and share in the appetizers and conversation! How do politics and faith mix? Do they? Can they? Should they? Come on out and join in the Theological Conversation! --Sarah Reverend Sarah Halverson (714) 545-4610 ocfairviewchurch.org/node/431

Oct 2 Thursday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: The League of Women Voters invites you to to the City Council Candidates Forum, at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, SJC 92675

[Date change] Oct 2 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: The Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition screening "STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote" moved to Oct 16 Please join us at our Free Movie Night. We are focusing on the Elections for our October film. Also, it will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month instead of our usual 1st Thursday (it conflicted with the VP Debate.)

Oct 3 Friday 6-9pm, Westminster: Linh Ho for Garden Grove City Council Reception | Paracel Seafood | 15583 Brookhurst St., Westminster, CA 92683 | $50/person, $30/student | R.S.V.P. to Nicole 714-473-7171 or Vu 714-580-7733 | VoteLinhHo.com

Oct 3 Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Anaheim: Obama Change '08 hosted by Young Latino Professionals for Obama . Mixer/Fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama. Join progressive and active young professionals in the OC for an evening of drinks, music, and politics. Money raised will go specifically to efforts designed to mobilize voters in swing states with high concentrations of Latino voters. Where: Ember Café& Music Club 401 N. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805. Suggested donation: $50 guests/ $25 students. RSVP: my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/fundraising/gs73ts

Oct 3 (1^st Friday) 6:30pm, Orange: Moving Pictures: Friday Night Film Series The Narrow Path A bold, challenging and different film. You will not see any images of extreme poverty in this film. The poverty in this film is a different kind of poverty: it is the poverty of hope and imagination, enslavement to our most base and unenlightened thinking. Come and witness the spirituality of nonviolence. For more information on the film, click here: sandamianofoundation.org
Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange 480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3998 714-633-8121x7716 Justice@csjorange.org   sistersofstjosephorange.org/OUR_MINISTRIES/justice/film-series.php?m=10&yr=2008

Oct 3 (1^st Friday) 8pm, Santa Ana: we will be screening Iraq For Sale: The War Profiteers (2006) Director: Robert Greenwald and will be having ron kovic, john trudell and others for a poetry performance october 18th all are free please go to occca.org for more information 117 North Sycamore, Santa Ana CA 92701 USA

Oct 4 Saturday 7:45-noon, San Clemente: Blue Stars and Veterans for Obama Canvass Join the Military and Veterans for Obama, Congressional candidate Bill Hedrick, and State Assembly candidate Judy Jones this Saturday morning for breakfast followed by downtown canvassing, voter registration, and military/veterans outreach.
Cafe Calypso, 114 Avenida Del Mar San Clemente, CA 92672 For more details, contact Carla Mays at 760.438.2529

Oct 4 Saturday 8:30am, Irvine: Walk For Unity evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=ENPOMYMUUTVKXHQMMEZR The mission of the Walk For Unity, sponsored by Humanity Unites, is to unite our community in support of global harmony and unity amongst humanity. In support of this mission, this year's Walk For Unity is proudly dedicated to unite our multicultural community in support of the development of the Multi-Cultural center in the Great Park. We will celebrate our diversity through unity, education, and global awareness and by embracing multiculturalism into the heart of the Orange County community. The Walk For Unity is in collaboration with the City of Irvine Global Village Festival and held at the Bill Barber Park at 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92614. The Walk For Unity will begin at 8:30 A.M. To avoid standing in line, we invite you to register early and by September 28th, 2008. walkforunity.org

Oct 4 Saturday 9am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Support Dan Kalmick and Get Your Computer Fixed Dan Kalmick is not only a DPOC endorsed candidate for Huntington Beach City Council, but is also a Computer and Technology Guru. Dan Kalmick This Saturday, Dan Kalmick and staff will be fixing computer problems, consulting on new computer purchases and offering three training classes on: 1. How to sell items on eBay 2. Basic computer maintenance and keeping your computer clear from malware 3. Personal information security and prevention of identity theft
Democratic Club of West OC Election Office, 5915 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach (located at the corner of Warner and Springdale in the Liberty Tax office in the Petco and RiteAid shopping center)
Bring your computer (Mac or PC) in for onsite support and fixing, your blackberry or iPhone in for training and syncing help, your general computer questions for some one-on-one training or consulting, or come by for a class in the afternoon. The first class starts at 1:30 pm. A suggested donation of $100 to help support Dan Kalmick's Council Campaign is requested.
Dan has recently been endorsed by Huntington Beach Tomorrow, the Sierra Club, Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner Joe Shaw and local activist and HB Talk Moderator Mark Bixby.

Oct 4 Saturday 10am, Huntington Beach: Military Families Speak Out - Orange County will have their regular meeting at Carrows Restaurant. Address: 16931 Magnolia, Huntington Beach (near the 405/ Warner and Magnolia) in the back room of the restaurant. Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapter mfsooc.org   myspace.com/ocmfso 562-833-8035 Support Our Troops Bring Them Home Now! Take Care of Them After They Get Home

Oct 4 Saturday 10am, Irvine: Iranian-American Democrats University Center courtyard (UCI) next to the fountain (Z-Pizza, Nasrin's rose) iadoc.org/Whats_New/index.html

Oct 4 Saturday 10am-6pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Village Festival Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza cityofirvine.org/globalvillage

Oct 4 Saturday 11:30am, Irvine: Join the Orange County Young Democrats in honoring Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Orange County Employees Association General Manager Nick Berardino and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom at the third annual William Jefferson Clinton Awards luncheon. The Clinton Awards will take place on Saturday, October 4th. Doors open at 11:30 AM with the program beginning at 12:00 PM. It will take place at the Caspian Restaurant located at 14100 Culver Blvd., Irvine CA. For reservations call 714-474-3234 or email clintonawards@gmail.com. Tickets start at $75.00 per person. For more information please visit us online at www.OCYD.net

Oct 4 Saturday noon-4pm, Fullerton: Obama phone bank While we had to cancel the September 28th phone bank due to technical glitches the Obama phone bank from 12 to 3 on Saturday October 4 is on at the home of Susan Uballe, 2618 Amherst in Fullerton. This will be part of the Yes We Can initiative focusing on mobilizing California voters, so it helps the national, state and local ticket. Please come with your friends and cell phones. Please respond to Susan Uballe suballe@yahoo.com or call 714 6800012 for directions (don't trust mapquest) or to let me know you are coming.

Oct 4 Saturday, noon Fountain Valley/2pm, Long Beach & Mission Viejo/3pm Newport Coast: Call for Change Parties Time's running out to put Barack over the top. So on Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th, at "Call for Change" parties around the country, we'll call hundreds of thousands of MoveOn members in the swing states and get them out volunteering for the Obama campaign pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=139 (See also Oct 5)

[New articles] Oct 4 Saturday 3:30-6:30pm, Costa Mesa: Gov. Sarah Palin will be at a fundraiser at Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on October 4th. Let's give Gov. Palin a BLUE welcome to Orange County. Please turn out to rally against Palin and McCain with signs and posters. Children and students welcome... Segerstrom Hall (across from South Coast Plaza) Location: 615 Town Center Dr. at the entrance to the O.C. Performing Arts Center (off Bristol between Anton & Sunflower) Paid parking (approx. $8) is available at Segerstrom Center. Parking is also available at South Coast Plaza, but there is a chance cars could be towed. Parking is also available at the 24 Hour Fitness near the plaza and garages in surrounding areas. Please consider carpooling! *Additional information about this even can be found on these website links: ocgop.org/events ocpac.org/home/Content/ContentDisplay.aspx?NavID=386 For a video and pictures of an anti Palin rally in Alaska go to: mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/09/14/alaska-women-reject-palin-rally-is-huge
for those who missed the Sarah Palin rally: Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Vdi-FdkLNgY OC Register: ocregister.com/articles/palin-women-protesters-2180453-held-seemed Daily Pilot: dailypilot.com/articles/2008/10/05/topstory/dpt-palin100508.txt

Oct 4 Saturday 4pm/6pm, Irvine: Rev, Dr. Marvin Ellison author of Same-Sex Marriage: A Christian Ethical Analysis 4:00pm Registration 4:15pm Workshops: "Understanding Marriage Equality" for those struggling with marriage equality and wanting a deeper look sponsored by PCU "Advocating Marriage Equality" for those who support marriage equality and want to do more sponsored by IUCC 5:15pm Light Dinner 6:00pm Marvin Ellison & Art Cribbs to speak Please pre-register with Casey Crosbie at crosbie@pcu-la.org or 909) 477-1212 and select the workshop you'd like to attend
Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Parkway Irvine, California 92604

Oct 5 Sunday 8am-5pm, Huntington Beach: Arlington West Memorial Join Veterans for Peace as they set up their monthly memorial to the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan. They need lots of help this month. OC RAP (Orange County Recruitment Awareness Project) will be sponsoring them, but they have another event going on at the same time. So if you can help and have a special place in your heart for the youth who need information about alternatives to the military, this is a good time to help them and all of us who want to help end this war and meet other activists for truth in recruiting. You will also get to meet some really great local veterans. Meet on the beach closest to 6th Street to help set up the memorial beginning at 8:00 am or come help take down at 5:00 pm

Oct 5 Sunday, 11am Huntington Beach & Santa Ana/noon Orange & Santa Ana/1pm Laguna Beach & Long Beach/2pm Garden Grove & Costa Mesa & La Habra Heights & Mission Viejo: Call for Change Parties Time's running out to put Barack over the top. So on Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th, at "Call for Change" parties around the country, we'll call hundreds of thousands of MoveOn members in the swing states and get them out volunteering for the Obama campaign pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=139 (See also Oct 4)

Oct 5 Sunday 2pm, Irvine: Grassroots Democracy: Councilwoman Michele Martinez & discussion on Prop 7 In light of upcoming elections, October's GPOC meeting will focus on the Key Value of Grassroots Democracy. Speakers will include: - Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michele Martinez, who is running for mayor of her city. - Mike Dennis, Yes on 7 organizer, will speak about ballot Prop. 7, the Renewable Energy Generation, State of California initiative. Although California Greens voted against an endorsement of Prop. 7 at the August GPCA Assembly, the initiative remains controversial, and we will have a chance to learn the positive aspects of the initiative. The Green Party of Orange County meets in the Board Room of the Irvine Ranch Water District located at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. in the City of Irvine. (about half-way between the 5 and 405 freeways)

Oct 5 Sunday 3:30-6:30 pm, San Clemente: Candidate Forum with Judy Jones, John Alpay and Bill Hedrick, hosted by Jeanne O'Grady   Colony Cove Club House, 149 Camino San Clemente, San Clemente   3:30 p.m. Judy Jones, Candidate for Assembly, 73rd District   4:00 p.m. John Alpay, Candidate for San Clemente City Council   4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Bill Hedrick, Candidate for the 44th Congressional District ogrady.eventbrite.com

Oct 5 Sunday 4-6pm, Irvine: Meet Steve Young Wine and Cheese Social hosted by Linda Fini - Join Steve and host Linda Fini at her home in Irvine for an evening of social mingling and political discussion. Linda's address is 17 Fortuna West (Northwood) in Irvine. Please RSVP to Linda at 714-554-0838, or e-mail at Linda.fini@cox.net

Oct 6 Monday: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 2008 ELECTION AND STILL BE MAILED A SAMPLE BALLOT PAMPHLET: Voters registering after October 6, 2008 will NOT be mailed a sample ballot pamphlet.

Oct 6-Oct 28 VOTE-BY-MAIL VOTING: Applications for vote-by-mail ballots available during this period from the Registrar of Voters. Applications must be received by the Registrar of Voters by October 28, 2008, 5:00 p.m.

Oct 6 Monday 5-8pm, Fullerton: Debate on Prop 7 S. David Freeman - the CA energy czar and "Eco-Pioneer" will be debating Alan Fohrer - CEO of So Cal Edison at Cal State Fullerton in the Titan Student Union in Pavilion A the event is open to the public parking is $5.00 so carpooling is suggested.

Sep 29-Nov 3 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking Merchant Services 9012 Research Drive Irvine, CA 92618 (See also Weekly: Mondays: Irvine, Thursdays: Irvine, Saturdays: Long Beach, Sundays: Costa Mesa)

Oct 6 (1^st Monday) 7pm, Santa Ana: OC Recruitment Awareness Project (OC-RAP) General meeting at El Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 At the corner of Broadway and 5th Street (above El Curtido Restaurant) Questions? oc-rap@hotmail.com or (714) 649-0501 oc-rap.org

Oct 6 Monday 7pm, Capistrano Beach: The League of Women Voters invites you to PM, Ballot Issues Pros and Cons, Palisades Methodist Church, at 27002 Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach, 92674

Oct 7 Tuesday 5pm, La Habra: Debate Watch Party sponsored by the Democrats of North Orange County Doors open at 5:00 pm Debate begins at 6:00 pm Pizza Club Restaurant 1279 E La Habra Blvd La Habra There are multiple big screen TV's and DNOC has rented out the place! Attendees can purchase their own meals and Pizza Club will give the DNOC 10% of all sales. Please RSVP to Sharon Brown at SHBROWNSBR@aol.com or call 562-690-3040.

Oct 7 Tuesday 5pm, Irvine: Debate Watch Party sponsored by OC DEM PAC Doors open at 5:00 pm Debate begins at 6:00 pm Crystal Jade Restaurant 6511 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine $20 suggested donation includes dinner and a private room with a TV (of course!). Please RSVP to democpac@gmail.com or 714-293-2181.

Oct 7 Tuesday 5:30pm, Irvine: Presidential Debate Watch Potluck at Steve Young's HQ - Bring a dish for 6-8 to share and watch the debate on the big screen. Bring your own plate and utensils to minimize disposables. There will be beverages, but donations are welcome.
Steve's HQ is 101 Pacifica, Suite 100, in Irvine. It is in the Irvine Spectrum area at the corner of Pacifica and Barranca. The building is diagonal from the Double Tree Hotel. Please RSVP to Destiny at 949-640-4400 or e-mail at drsnyder24@yahoo.com

Oct 7 Tuesday 6pm, Fullerton: Presidential Debate Panel with Steve Young at California State University, Fullerton. Steve will be the representative for Obama on the panel with a representative for McCain and additional professors critiquing the candidates. This forum will take place immediately following the debate and is open to the general public. Location is the Titan Student Center in Pavilion C. For more information contact Leo Otero, Chief Gov. Officer, Associated Students, CSUF, 714-278-4226.

Oct 7 Tuesday 6:30-8pm, Long Beach: MFSO meeting Grace United Methodist Church(New location) 2325 E 3rd St, Long Beach, 90814 Special Guest Speaker: Armondo. Local Army dad whose son was wounded last year, will talk about the nightmare of having a son wounded in the war and how he was able to cope and maneuver his way through the system to help his son. Very sorry, no support group this evening.

Oct 7 Tuesday 6:30pm, Orange: Habitat for Humanity New Volunteer Orientation Sisters of St. Joseph's College, 480 Batavia, Orange Join us at our New Volunteer Orientation meeting and pick one or more committees to participate in to help make a difference. Then attend your chosen committee meetings at 7:00 p.m. habitatoc.org/news/calendar

[Canceled] Oct 8 Wednesday 6:30-8pm, Irvine: UCI, City of Irvine Candidate Forum Canceled because no Republican candidates are willing to appear Candidates for the 70th, 71st, 73rd Assembly District, the 33rd and 35th State Senate District, and the 48th Congressional District will participate. Rick Reiff, host of "Inside OC" on KOCE will moderate. Location will be Irvine City Hall. For more information contact Kathy Eiler at 949-854-5227, or e-mail keiler@uci.edu.

Oct 8 Wednesday 6:30pm, Santa Ana: Dessert with the Candidate: Florice Hoffman for Orange Unified School Board, Area 3 floricehoffman.com Home of Patty Maize 2331 N. Poinsettia Santa Ana, CA For More Information: Call 714-282-1179 or email fhoffman@socal.rr.com

Oct 1/8/15/22/29 Wednesdays 7pm, Lake Forest: Movie: For The Bible Tells Me So 22722 Lambert Street, Suite 1712, Lake Forest. CA 92630 See #WedFTBTMS

Oct 8 Wednesday 7pm, Huntington Beach: 67th Area-Wide Democratic Alliance Meeting, International Association of Machinists Hall, 5402 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Invited speakers: Dan Kalmick, candidate for Huntington Beach City Council; Steve Perez, candidate for Anaheim City Council; Lorraine Prinsky, candidate for Coast Community College Board of Trustees; Robin Marcario, candidate for Garden Grove City Council; and Lihn Ho, candidate for Garden Grove City Council.

Oct 8 Wednesday 7pm, Irvine: Irvine Area Democratic Party October Meetup Irvine Democratic Headquarters 4237 Campus Dr University Town Center, Across from UCI Irvine, CA 92612 949 929-6512
Please join us at our lively Irvine Democratic Headquarters on Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00 pm to learn what you can do these last 3 weeks of this important election. This is crunch time! We have phone banking, precinct walking, voter registration, vote by mail signups, travel to Nevada -- and don't forget that we need to change Sacramento and Washington as well as elect a new president! It's all here. We'll have some snacks, but you can always come a bit early and take your choice from the eating places in the Center to get some take-out to bring with you to the meeting. democrat.meetup.com/63/calendar/8684594

Oct 8 Wednesday 7pm, San Clemente: The League of Women Voters invites you to City Council Candidates Forum. At the San Clemente Community Center, 100 Seville, San Clemente 92672

[Date Changed] Oct 8 Wednesday 7pm, Laguna Woods: Because of the Jewish holidays, the Democratic Club's October meeting will be on Wednesday the 15th and not the 8th

Oct 1/8/15/22/29 Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm, Lake Forest: Seminar on Homosexuality and the Bible 22722 Lambert Street, Suite 1712, Lake Forest. CA 92630 See #WedSHB

Oct 9 Thursday 1:30pm, Irvine: UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will speak on the topic, "Are Our Freedoms Vanishing?" A surprising number of our constitutional rights can be traced back to Jewish Scripture. It is important to take time to assess the state of our freedom and whether there is a slow erosion of liberty occurring in church and state separation, freedom of speech and more. If so, what can we, as citizens and Jews, do about it? University Synagogue is located at 3400 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612 universitysynagogue.org

Oct 9 Thursday 3:30-5pm, Irvine: "The Coming Oil Wars", with Michael Ross, University of California, Los Angeles UCI School of Social Sciences International Studies Public Forum (ISPF) Social Science Plaza A, Room 1100 Michael Ross is a political science associate professor at UCLA; chair of the International Development Studies program, and acting director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies. He received his Ph.D. in politics from Princeton University in 1996. From 1996 to 2001, he was a political science assistant professor at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Ross also spent the 2000 calendar year as a visiting scholar at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., and Jakarta, Indonesia. He is the author of Timber Booms and Institutional Breakdown in Southeast Asia (Cambridge University Press 2001) as well as many articles on political economy, democratization, natural resources, and poverty in the developing world. for more information about the ISPF, please visit internationalstudies.ss.uci.edu/public_forum.php

Oct 9 Thursday 5pm, Irvine: Steve Young speaks to the UCI Young Democrats (see Weekly: Thursdays)

Oct 9 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking Merchant Services, 9012 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Free Pizza! Training included so you feel comfortable and get even more excited about talking with voters! It's fun! It's easy! And...you'll be making a BIG difference in this campaign. Come and bring friends! For more information please contact BJ at 949) 302-5576
(See also Weekly: Mondays: Irvine, Thursdays: Irvine, Saturdays: Long Beach, Sundays: Costa Mesa)

Oct 9 Thursday 7pm, Santa Ana: Young Democrats Meeting We invite you to attend our next Orange County Young Democrats meeting at Bistro 400 located at 400 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana CA, 92701. With special drink prices and free food, we will have more fun than Rush Limbaugh in an all night pharmacy. Our meeting will be followed by Drinking Liberally at Memphis. For more information please visit us online at OCYD.net.

Oct 10 Friday 10am, Anaheim: OUR CONDOLENCE TO THE SANCHEZ FAMILY In a celebration of Henry's life, we are planning a memorial mass for this Friday, October 10th at 10:00am at St Anthony Claret which is located at 1450 E. La Palma Avenue in Anaheim In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in Henry's name to one of the following charities: Alzheimer Association of Orange County alz.org/oc Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumofpacific.org Museum of Latin American Art molaa.com May god bless you all. Loretta, Frank, Martha, Iggy, Linda & Mike Sanchez For More Information Regarding Friday Morning Contact: Kelly L. Martinez Finance Director Committee to Re-elect Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) 604 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 714-839-4431 (O) 714-839-4634 (F) loretta.org

Oct 10-16 Friday-Thursday 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7:30pm, 9:40pm, Irvine: Anti-Slavery documentary "Call+Response" showing now in Irvine Film site: callandresponse.com/tickets_oc.html Please attend and bring your friends!!!
EDWARDS WESTPARK 8, 3755 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606

Oct 10 Friday 3pm, Laguna Woods: Meet Steve Young Social hosted by Selma Buckstein Join Steve and Selma at her home for an afternoon of social mingling and political discussion at 5419 Calle Carmentia, Laguna Woods. Enter through Gate 7 across from home Depot. Please RSVP to Steve's HQ, 949-640-4400

Oct 10 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. (see Weekly: Fridays)

Oct 10 Friday 7:30-10:30pm, Laguna Beach: No on 8 Bingo party Laguna Beach Democratic Headquarters 1401 South Coast Highway $15 minimum suggested donation, Beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks and snacks served. lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com/Bingo.aspx

Oct 10 Friday 7-9pm, Rancho Palos Verdes: House Party for Debbie Cook Host: Barbara Dye To RSVP Call: 714-842-6358 email: info@debbiecookforcongress.com

Oct 10 Friday 8pm, Santa Ana: Michael Moore's "Slacker Uprising" movie screening. View trailer at slackeruprising.com and come enjoy a free screening and register to vote! You can't vote if you don't register. Centro Cultural de Mexico, 310 W. 5th Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, CA. Free parking across the street at the structure. For more information contact (714) 323-3522.

Oct 11 Saturday 7:45am-5:30pm, Costa Mesa: NO PLASTIC LEFT BEHIND A Campaign Against the Plastic Plague Conference
Hosted by Earth Resource Foundation and Orange Coast College Recycling Center Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
At this day-long conference, respected environmental experts will present the latest information about the serious detrimental environmental effects of single-use plastics. Small-group workshops will allow participants to interact and develop plans and strategies on topics such as bans on plastic bags and Styrofoam, alternative food service packaging, zero waste policies, recycling and much more. REGISTER TODAY AT earthresource.org/campaigns/CAPP%20Conference/CAPPconference08.html
PROGRAM 7:45 am Yoga and morning meditation 8:15 to 9:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast and Vendor Fair 9:00 Welcome and "Zero Waste Policies: The answer to the plastic plague" Stephanie Barger, Executive Director, Earth Resource Foundation 9:15 to 10:00 Keynote: Brenda Platt, Co-Director, Institute for Local Self Reliance Plastics and Healthy Communities: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Healthy communities require healthy materials. Today's fossil-fuel-based plastics threaten the environment, human health, species maintenance, and the very life of the ocean. This presentation will review the history of plastics, the problems they pose today, the potential for bio-based plastics to mitigate the known health hazards and environmental impacts of fossil-fuel-based plastics, and the connection between disposable plastics and climate change. Brenda will conclude by addressing the policies and strategies needed to effect change and bring sustainable plastics materials to the marketplace. 10:00 to 10:45 "Getting Down to Business" - Helping businesses get the message Plastic Reduction Ordinances Good For Business, Angela Howe, Surfrider Foundation The Price of Recycling - Mike Carey, Orange Coast College Recycling Center 10:45 to 11:15 Break and Vendor Fair 11:15 to 12:00 Breakout Sessions (see below) 12:00 to 1:00 Lunch (in the beautiful outdoor OCC horticulture center) & Vendor Fair 1:00 to 2:15 "Acting Out" - How activism can make a difference One Person Can Start a Movement - blogs and internet campaigns Beth Terry, fakeplasticfish.com Day without a Bag, Sonia Diaz, Heal The Bay Tools for Change - The Bag Monster, Videos, YouTube 2:25 to 3:10 Breakout Sessions (see below) 3:10 to 3:30 Break and Vendor Fair 3:30 to 4:10 Breakout Sessions (see below) 4:15 to 5:00 Closing Presentations from Breakout groups Closure and summary - Stephanie Barger 5:00 to 5:30 Vendor Fair
Stephanie Barger, Executive Director Earth Resource Foundation P.O. Box 12364 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-645-5163 earthresource.org stephanie.barger@earthresource.org

Oct 11 Saturday 9-11am, Anaheim: Green Home Makeover Workshop Want to "green" your home, but don't know where to start? Attend the USGBC Orange County Chapter's FREE "Green Home Makeover Workshop" (pdf). This Saturday (yes I know it's short notice), from 9-11 AM, several presenters, myself included, will be going over ways to green your home and save some green in the process! And with today's economic news, that has to be good information for all of us! There will also be representatives from many green home product companies there to show you the latest and greatest ways they can help you go green. Plus, if you are a resident of Anaheim, you can get a free CFL bulb just for attending! To RSVP, call 714/765-4291 and reserve your seat.

Oct 11 Saturday 9:30am, Orange: Obama OC: Rally/Information Session The Obama OC leadership is holding an information session and phone bank this Saturday morning. progress Join Obama OC Area Leader, Giovanii Jorquera, and the Obama California campaign's Latino Outreach Coordinator, Alma Marquez, to get clarification on: 1. Weekend trips to Nevada 2. Minority Outreach - We are in serious need of Bilingual volunteers to help mobilize the large Latino community in Clark County Nevada 3. Local Phone Banks 4. Making calls from home via www.BarackObama.com 5. And finally, getting involved locally for those of you who do not want to do any of the activities listed above Don't forget to bring your fully charges cell phones because after the information session we'll provide all willing volunteers with call lists and scripts to phone bank into Nevada. The goal of Obama OC grassroots has always been to give people as many ways possible to be a part of this historic election. So join us this Saturday to find out what we will be doing in Orange County and in Nevada from now until November 4th. Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:30 a.m. Carpenter's Union Hall 1916 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA Click here to RSVP or contact Giovanii Jorquera with any questions at giojorquera@yahoo.com.

Oct 11 (2^nd and 4^th Saturday) 10am, Orange: OC Peace Coalition General Meeting (in accordance with our usual "second and fourth Saturday" schedule) WHERE: St. Joseph Center 480 S. Batavia in Orange 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. web site: ocpeace.org phone: (714) 637-8313

Oct 11 Saturday 11am-12:30pm, Laguna Woods: "Bring the Troops Home Now" rally at the corner of Paseo de Valencia and El Toro Rd, in front of the Washington Mutual Bank. Citizens of conscience have an opportunity to express their concerns about our purpose and presence in Iraq. Participants may use signs provided, or bring their own. Everyone is invited to attend. Be an active witness for peace. Info: 586-0880 Shirley Mcgovern adele@comline.com [The October rally will be the last one regularly scheduled by this group in this location]

Oct 11 Saturday noon-1:30pm, Santa Ana: Anti-War Protest 7th Anniversary of U.S. War on Afghanistan Armed Forces Recruiting Station, 612 Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Join anti-war activists and progressives for an anti-war/peace protest at the Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Santa Ana, Orange County. As the Afghan people begin the 8th year of United States/NATO occupation, we call for a complete withdrawal of U.S. forces out of Afghanistan, an investigation into U.S. war crimes, and reparations for the people of Afghanistan.
Money for human needs, not for war! U.S. military out of Afghanistan, Iraq and Santa Ana Public Schools! End all colonial occupations! Human rights are not altered by crossing a border! No draft and no U.S. military service as a condition toward legalization!
Initiated by OC Peace Action. Endorsed by ANSWER Coalition Los Angeles and OC, Addicted to War, Catholic Worker Orange County, CSUF Students for Peace and Social Justice, OC Peace Action, OC Peace & Freedom Party, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Centro Cultural De Mexico-Santa Ana, Int'l Socialist Organization, San Juan Capistrano Against Racism, Chican@s Unidos-Orange County, Int'l Action Center-LA, Union Del Barrio, Food Not Bombs-Santa Ana, Patrick Henry Democratic Club of Orange County.
For more information, questions, or to endorse the Demands notify: Henry at: 714 235 6083 - henryduke2004@yahoo.com or ANSWER at 213-251-1025 or answerla@answerla.org

Oct 11 Saturday noon-3pm, Garden Grove: Lihn Ho for Garden Grove City Council campaign headquarters grand opening votelinhho.com Diamond Plaza, 14331 Euclid Street, Suite 202, Garden Grove, CA 92843 Come and meet elected officials, hear from Linh and learn how you can help make a difference in this election! For more information, please call Laura at 714-267-4111.

Oct 11 Saturday 4-9pm, Costa Mesa: Steve Young will be at the Democratic Party of OC Booth at the Persian Mehregan Festival of Autumn - This is a family event showcasing Persian Culture and Heritage with musical performances, Persian food and a colorful Bazar at the Orange County Fair Grounds all day Saturday and Sunday.

Oct 11 (2^nd Saturday) 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: ReclaimDemocracy.org Orange County: Screening of the The Corporation Part 1 refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting at 6:30pm
We will be screening the first half of the award winning documentary "The Corporation". This film explores the problems with corporations that led to the founding of Reclaim Democracy and may relate to our current financial crisis as well. This makes it the perfect introduction to our organization and an excellent review for those of you who are regulars. This first segment is 86 minutes long which will allow time for our usual rich and enlightening discussion following the screening. We will view the second segment in November.
Please join us! And if you know someone who may not be familiar with ReclaimDemocracy.org themes, please invite them come along. As always, there is no charge and free refreshments will be available. ReclaimDemocracyOC.org

Oct 11 Saturday 6:30-11pm, Laguna Beach: Boogie for Obama Laguna Beach Democratic Headquarters 1401 S, Coast Hwy. lagunabeachdemocraticclub.com/Dance.aspx

Oct 12 Sunday 10am-2pm, Oceanside: Join Host Phil Hanneman and Robert Markley in a BBQ Fund-Raiser for Judy Jones, Candidate for the 73rd Assembly District Rancho San Luis Rey Mobil Home Park, 200 N. El Camino Real, Clubhouse #1, Oceanside, CA Good Old Fashioned BBQ With Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Potato Salad Chips, Sodas, Water, Desserts DONATION: $25.00

Oct 12 Sunday 10am-3pm, San Juan Capistrano: Protest against Columbus Day Mourn the genocide of our ancestors! at the San Juan Capistrano Mission Members of all Indigenous Nations of the Western Hemisphere along with any other supporters are invited to demonstrate against the genocidal practices of Christopher Columbus against the backdrop of a symbol of local Ajachamen/Juaneño genocide - The San Juan Mission. Father Junípero Serra forced members of surrounding villages to build the mission as well as live there. We are asking that Columbus Day be officially abolished by the United States Government. We are also asking the Catholic Church to issue a statement apologizing for the genocide of Father Serra and confirming that he will never in the future be canonized. For more info/Comuníquese con: Aarón (949)275-52-59.

Oct 12 Sunday 11:30am-2pm, Palos Verdes Estates: Fundraiser for Debbie Cook Hosts: Melanie and Richard Lundquist, Jan Adams and John Lyons $500 per person, $750 couple To RSVP Call: 714-842-6358 email: info@debbiecookforcongress.com

Oct 12 Sunday 12:30pm, Irvine: UCI Dean of Law, Erwin Chemerinsky talks on the subject of the law and same gender marriage Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92604 iucc.org/Chemerinskypressrelease10-12-08.pdf Dr. Chemerinsky describes his talk as follows. The California Supreme Court's decision providing for marriage equality is founded on well-established constitutional principles. Decisions have long recognized a fundamental right to marry and that groups, such as gays and lesbians, must not be subjected to arbitrary discrimination. Proposition 8 seeks to overturn this. What are the legal arguments for and against Proposition 8? What would be the legal effects if it is adopted? How we can practice progressive faith in our daily lives.

Oct 12 Sunday 1-3pm, Orange: Community Town Hall: Economic Meltdown Teamsters Local 952. 140 S. Marks Way, Orange, CA 92868
Working families have been hit hard by skyrocketing gas and food prices, have lost their homes and jobs and now see the financial crisis underway. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Member of the Joint Economic Committee will join labor leaders and leading financial experts to address the current financial crisis facing our nation, provide an update on the economy and discuss recovery plans.
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez; Dolores Huerta, Labor/Community Leader, President of Dolores Huerta Foundation; Timothy A. Canova, Chapman University School of Professor of International Economic Law; Frank Mottek, KNX 1070 Business Hour, Invited moderator; Patrick D. Kelly, Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local Union 952; Several other financial analysts. This will be a very informative event and I hope that you can participate!

Oct 12 Sunday 1-4pm, Fullerton: Karen Haluza for Fullerton City Council You're invited to enjoy the music of the amazing Dixiedelics at Steamers Jazz Club for a concert to benefit Karen's campaign! Steamers Jazz Club 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton This event is free and open to everyone. There will be a no-host bar. Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated! Please contact Karen at (714) 686-2787 karen@karenhaluza.com with any questions.

Oct 12 Sunday 2pm, Long Beach: Dr. Helen Caldicott The Presidential Campaign and the Fate of the Earth First Congregational Church of Long Beach, 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802 562-436-2256 firstchurchlb.com
Co-Sponsored by Global Voices for Justice Islamic Center of Southern California Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace Muslims for Progressive Values Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Physicians for Social Responsibility Progressive Christians Uniting Peace Action West
For more than three decades, Dr. Caldicott has passionately led an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age, environmental destruction and how to prevent nuclear Armageddon. She is acknowledged as the single most articulate advocate of citizen action to remedy the nuclear and environmental crises.

Oct 12 Sunday 2pm Anaheim/3pm Irvine: MoveOn Councils Call Parties pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=145

Oct 12 Sunday 4-6pm, Newport Coast: Poolside Meet Steve Young Social hosted by Andy & Karen Pais . Join Karen and Andy for afternoon of social mingling and political discussion with Steve at the Community Room and pool, 1 White Cap Lane in Newport Coast. Please RSVP to Andy at 949-706-2544, or by e-mail at andy@maxpubgrp.com.

Oct 12 Sunday 7:30pm, Laguna Woods: Dr. Helen Caldicott Recognized as the single most articulate and passionate advocate of citizen action to remedy the nuclear and environmental crises, Dr Helen Caldicott, has devoted over three decades to an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age and the necessary changes in human behavior to stop environmental destruction. will speak on New Nuclear Dangers in the auditorium of Clubhouse 3, Laguna Woods Village is a gated community. If someone who is not a resident of the Village wishes to attend, gate entry is obtained by either displaying a flyer or other publicity about the event at the gate. CLUBHOUSE 3 is located at 23822 Avenida Sevilla, Laguna Woods Village, and can be reached by entering through Gate 1 off El Toro Road or through Gate 3 off Moulton Parkway.

Oct 13 Monday 5-6:30pm, Fullerton: House party to Support John MacMurray for State Assembly John MacMurray is the Democratic nominee for the 72nd Assembly District. John MacMurray John has been endorsed by: * Jack O'Connell, CA Superintendent of Public Schools * American Federation of Teachers * California Teachers Association John is a junior high school teacher and a very strong supporter of public education. We need to help elect John so that Orange County students have an advocate in Sacramento! Please join us for a house party at the home of Andy Montoya, President of the Fullerton Elementary Teachers Association, and hear from John about the issues that are important to you. Home of Andy and Kristin Montoya 219 S. Edgar Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831 Please RSVP to Ida at idamacmurray@yahoo.com. The 72nd Assembly District includes all of the cities of Brea, Fullerton, and Placentia; and parts of Anaheim, La Habra, Orange, and Yorba Linda.

Oct 13 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking Merchant Services 9012 Research Drive Irvine, CA 92618 (See also Weekly: Mondays: Irvine, Thursdays: Irvine, Saturdays: Long Beach, Sundays: Costa Mesa)

Oct 13 Monday 7-9pm, Irvine: UCI Graduate Student Candidate Forum. This event will be for the graduate student community at UCI and will be held in the Verano Place Community Room. More details to TBA.

Oct 14 Tuesday 9-11:30am, Irvine: Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies Panel
9:10-10:20 Panel I Janet Alexanian, Anthropology "At the Intersection of Media and Immigration: the Cultural Politics of Representation in the Iranian Transnational Imaginary." Kathryn Quick, Planning Policy and Design "Planning at the Frontiers of Democratization and Decentralization: Urban Governance in Batam, Indonesia." Saba Ozyurt, Political Science "Islam in the West: Integrating Muslim Immigrants in Western Europe and the US."
10:30-11:10 Panel II Nevin Aiken, CGPACS, Visiting Graduate Fellow "Overcoming Intractability: Intergroup Reconciliation and the Politics of Identity in Transitional Justice." Samantha Smith, Criminology, Law and Society "Conflict, Gender, and Ethnicity: An Examination of Legal Responses to the Rwandan Genocide."
* Continental Breakfast Provided * Location: UC Irvine, CGPACS Conference Room, 777 Social Science Tower * Contact: Cynthia Oroñez * Phone: 949-824-6410 or cindy@uci.edu * For Further information please cgpacs.uci.edu

Oct 14 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm, Irvine: Get Involved in the No on 4 Campaign for Teen Safety! Orange County NO on 4 Final 3 Week Push Campaign Party!Join us and learn about volunteer opportunities and the importance of defeating Proposition 4. Irvine United Congregational Church 4915 Alton Pkwy., Irvine CA 92604 Free training, refreshments and t-shirts for all committed volunteers! Help us in the final 3 weeks of voter outreach. Bring friends, family & neighbors! Please RSVP to cfredrickson@pposbc.org or by calling 714.615.0010. To learn more about Prop. 4 please visit: NOonProposition4.org

Oct 14 Tuesday 6:30-9pm, Irvine: Campaign/Precinct Organizing Meeting You are the key to increasing democratic turnout in your neighborhood on November 4th. Please join us as we plan for the final push to elect Steve, Barack Obama, and our other democratic candidates as we turn OC Blue. Become a Neighborhood Precinct Volunteer and get-out-the-vote in your neighborhood. This meeting is for both new and current precinct volunteers. There will be a new walk piece to pick up and distribute.
Steve's HQ is at 101 Pacifica, Suite 100, in Irvine. It is in the Irvine Spectrum area at the corner of Barranca and Pacifica. The building is diagonal from the Double Tree Hotel. Please RSVP to Destiny at 949-640-4400, or e-mail at drsnyder@yahoo.com

Oct 14 Tuesday 6:30-9pm, Ladera Ranch: Sanchez, Sushi and Sake Join us for a fundraiser to support the work of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez as she seeks re-election and supports Democratic candidates through out the county! Loretta Sanchez Enjoy a light sushi bar and Sake extravaganza!
Covenant Hills Club House, 1 Covenant Hills Road, Ladera Ranch CA
$100 per person is the suggested contribution $250 makes the host sing show tunes $1000 causes palpitations (but in a good way) $2300 will let you be the first in line for sushi and you'll get a free car wash during the event -- seriously! Please RSVP to Mat at 949-218-0960 or bhudding@msn.com

Oct 14 Tuesday 7-10pm, Orange: "Jesus Politics" Chapman University Department of Political Science, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences will host the West Coast Premier of "Jesus Politics," a new film about religion in American elections. The filmmaker, Ilan Ziv, will be there to respond to questions after the film. Folino Theater, Chapman University Free and open to the public. Parking available in Barrera structure on Lemon and Sycamore for nominal amount. Donald Will Chair, Department of Political Science Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences 714-997-6620

Oct 14 Tuesday 7pm, Orange: "Religious Perspectives on the Definition of Marriage" Wallace All Faiths Chapel, Chapman University
Should "marriage" be restricted to the union of a man and a woman? Or should the definition include same-sex unions as well? Please join us for an engaging and informative discussion surrounding two opposing views on the definition of marriage, as presented by Monte Stewart, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Sarah Halverson, from the United Church of Christ. Following the panelists' presentations, they will entertain questions from the audience. This will be a unique opportunity to better understand the principles driving one of the most compelling controversies of our time.

Oct 14 (2^nd Tuesday) 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: South Orange County Democratic Club We'll have speakers on Propositions 7 and 11. Bring your questions.
We'll also be discussing volunteer opportunities for the Obama campaign and for local elections.
Our meeting begins with a social hour at 6 pm. The restaurant serves a Mexican buffet for $14 during the social hour, but you can attend without purchasing the buffet. The program itself begins at 7 pm.
We meet in the large private room behind El Adobe Restaurant, 31891 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano. You need not enter the restaurant -- simply come in the green wooden gate near the parking lot. email to someone printer friendly socdc.org

Oct 14 (2^nd Tuesday) 8pm, Irvine: Irvine Global Warming Group Panera Bread 3988 Barranca Parkway Irvine , CA 92606 globalwarming.meetup.com/65/calendar/8727334

Oct 15 Wednesday 5-7pm, Costa Mesa: Protest Rep John "Bailout" Campbell Costa Mesa Hilton 3050 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626
On October 3rd Congressman John Campbell (48th district), rewarded greed and voted for the bailout bill---against the will of the people! Mr. Campbell will be at the Costa Mesa Hilton at 5030 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa on October 15th. He will be attending an event that is billed as a British Style "Open Debate". This will be an economic debate LOL. We need a large turnout (10 to 15 activists) to let "Bailout" John aware of what we are thinking of him. Yes we will picket and bullhorn this location starting at 5:30pm to about 7pm. ronpaul.meetup.com/1105/calendar/8939058

Oct 15 Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm, Fountain Valley: Putt Fore Sergio Contreras Join Westminster School Trustee Sergio Contreras at his last fundraiser of the year! "Putt For Victory! Miniature Golf Outing"
Boomers! 16800 Magnolia Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Schedule of Events: Miniature golfing: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Pizza fest in Boomers! Cafe: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Putt Fore Victory sponsorship levels: $39 Tee $99 Hole $250 Par $500 Birdie $1000 Eagle Please send checks payable to: Friends of Sergio Contreras ID#1225843 P.O. Box 10893 Westminster, CA 92685 Kindly RSVP at (714) 305-9714 today!

[Updated] Oct 15 Wednesday: 5pm, La Habra/Irvine; 5:30 Laguna Woods/Orange; 6pm Irvine: Debate Watch Parties
South OC Debate Watch Party sponsored by the Irvine Democratic Headquarters
Doors open at 5:00 pm Debate begins at 6:00 pm Irvine Democratic HQ @ University Center 4237 Campus Dr., Suite B-160 (next to Trader Joe's), Irvine CA Light supper will be served. Contributions are welcome, but not mandatory. Please call the Irvine office to RSVP at 949-379-6139.
North OC Debate Watch Party sponsored by the Democrats of North Orange County Club
Meet at 5pm. Debate begins at 6:00 pm Pizza Club Restaurant 1279 E La Habra Blvd La Habra There are multiple big screen TV's and DNOC has reserved several! Attendees can purchase their own meals and Pizza Club will give the DNOC 10% of all sales. Please RSVP to Sharon Brown at SHBROWNSBR@aol.com or call 562-690-3040.
Central OC Debate Watch Party sponsored by IBEW and the DPOC
Doors open at 5:30 pm Debate begins at 6:00 pm IBEW Hall 309 N. Rampart Street, Suite M, Orange CA Pizza, beer and other refreshments will be available. $5 suggested contribution. Please click here to RSVP or call the DPOC office at 714-835-5158.
Laguna Woods Democratic Club
Doors open 5:30 p.m., Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2 lw-dems.org
Presidential Debate Watch Potluck at Steve Young's HQ
- Bring a dish for 6-8 to share and watch the debate on the big screen. Bring your own plate and utensils to minimize disposables. There will be beverages, but donations are welcome. Steve's HQ is 101 Pacifica, Suite 100, in Irvine. It is in the Irvine Spectrum area at the corner of Pacifica and Barranca. The building is diagonal from the Double Tree Hotel. Please RSVP to Destiny at 949-640-4400 or e-mail at drsnyder24@yahoo.com

[Time and location change] Oct 15 Wednesday 5:30pm, Laguna Woods: Laguna Woods Democratic Club October 15 meeting features chinese buffet, debate-watching on the big screen! Doors open 5:30 p.m., Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2 (note different location...Dining Room 2 this meeting only). Come dine on food catered by Asia Buffet for only $5 per person, then watch the final presidential debate on the big screen.
This meeting is also your chance to vote on the new Board-approved bylaws for the Club and hear announcements of future events. The program portion features Richard Beserra, volunteer for the Obama/Biden Campaign, who will report on its progress and let us know how we still have time to help out. Meet some of the candidates for Laguna Woods City Council who will take your questions. Find out how your Club stands on the 12 propositions on the November ballot.
For any information on the meeting or the Club, call president Barbara Amster at 460-0517. lw-dems.org

Oct 1/8/15/22/29 Wednesdays 7pm, Lake Forest: Movie: For The Bible Tells Me So 22722 Lambert Street, Suite 1712, Lake Forest. CA 92630 See #WedFTBTMS

Oct 15 Wednesday 7pm, Garden Grove: California Council of Churches and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles invite you to discuss marriage equality in California "Talking about the concerns and theological principles behind Proposition 8 in your faith community, workplace, and with family, friends and neighbors in Orange County."
St. Anslem's Episcopal Church, 13091 Galway Street, Garden Grove, CA 92844, Tel: 714 537 0604
Rev. Canon Albert Ogle 949 338 8830 or email at aogle@cox.net

Oct 1/8/15/22/29 Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm, Lake Forest: Seminar on Homosexuality and the Bible 22722 Lambert Street, Suite 1712, Lake Forest. CA 92630 See #WedSHB

Oct 16 Thursday 9am-noon, Orange: World Food Day Teleconference: "Choices for a warm & hungry planet" All are welcome to attend this free event, featuring a live telecast from Washington, DC. A panel of experts hosted by Ray Suarez, senior PBS correspondent with the Jim Lehrer News Hour, will address connections between the effects of climate change and the world food supply. 9-12 a.m. Bechman Hall/Room 404, Chapman University, Orange, 92866.

Oct 16 (3^rd Thursday) 5:30-7:00pm, Huntington Beach: Declaration of Peace We Continue to Declare Peace declarationofpeace.org Southeast Corner of Edinger and Beach Blvds. Huntington Beach Signs Provided, All are Welcome! Contact: Pat Goodman, patgoodman@yahoo.com 714-847-6617 google.com/calendar/event?eid=NmpmcG45b25qbTJwYzMyM2Y1bTAyNWs0c2dfMjAwODA5MTlUMDAzMDAwWiBpbmZvQG9jcGVhY2Uub3Jn

Oct 16 Thursday 5:30-7:30m, Anaheim: Reception honoring Councilwoman Lorri Galloway Lorri Galloway is a leader for Democratic values in the great city of Anaheim. She is the only Democrat on the Anaheim City Council and she needs our help to ensure her re-election in November. Lorri Galloway Lorri was first elected to the Anaheim City in November of 2004. Ever since that time, she has been a voice for many residents. She is also the founder and Executive Director of The Eli Home for Abused Children. Please join me at a reception honoring Lorri Galloway!
Home of Lorri and Michael Galloway, 270 S. Solomon, Anaheim CA, $249 Individual $500 Host $1600 Sponsor Please RSVP info@lorrigalloway.com or 714-921-0487

Oct 16 Mondays & Thursdays 6-9pm, Irvine: No on Prop 8 training and phonebanking Merchant Services 9012 Research Drive Irvine, CA 92618 (See also Weekly: Mondays: Irvine, Thursdays: Irvine, Saturdays: Long Beach, Sundays: Costa Mesa)

Oct 16 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm, Laguna Beach: PDA Potluck and Politics with Orange County's own TIM CARPENTER, PDA Executive Director And Actor and Activist DAVID CLENNON, (Miles Drentel in the ABC Series, Thirtysomething) And PDA Endorsed Candidate for Congress CA48 STEVE YOUNG will speak.
Laguna Beach Democratic Club Headquarters, 1401 South Coast Highway, SW corner of Coast Hwy and Mountain Rd R.S.V.P. 12-8PM, 7 days a week: 949-715-4747 Soda, Water, Wine, and Beer provided From the list, please bring the type of dish associated With the first letter of your last name: A-F, salads/appetizers G-M, side dishes N-T, main dishes S-Z, desserts

Oct 16 Thursday 7pm, Anaheim: Anaheim Democratic Club at Mimi's Cafe, 1240 N. Euclid, Anaheim.

Oct 16 Thursdays 7-9pm, Costa Mesa: Theology On Tap Join me on the patio of Karl Strauss Brewery for Theology on Tap! As always - your favorite church -- Fairview Community Church will pick up the appetizers and you can buy your beverage of choice. Looking forward to seeing you soon! I hope we didn't lose too many of you to school! Hope the rest of you all will come to fill in their gaps! See you Thursday evening on the patio
Karl Strauss Brewery, 901 S Coast Drive in Costa Mesa
For more information, contact Rev. Sarah Halverson by email revsarah@ocfairviewchurch.org or call (714) 545-4610. ocfairviewchurch.org/node/431

Oct 16 Thursday 7-9pm, Santa Ana OC Green Drinks THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED 2202 N Main St Santa Ana CA 92706
Come discover the Green in Orange County. Once a month people who work in, or support, various environmental fields meet up for a drink (or two, or three...) at an informal get together known as Green Drinks. Green Drinks is an international group made up of local chapters committed to deconstructed,casual get togethers for those who are interested in all things "green". ocgreendrinks.com

Oct 16 Thursday 7pm, Whittier: The Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition will sponsor a free screening of the documentary, "STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote" for it's next Move Night in October. The film brings together behind-the-scenes perspectives from the U.S. presidential election of 2004 - plus startling stories from key races in 1996, 2000, 2002 and 2006. Unbiased and nonpartisan, the film sheds light on a decade of vote counts that don't match votes cast - uncounted ballots, vote switching, under-votes and many other examples of election totals that warrant serious investigation. We will also be screening: Murder, Spies & Voting Lies: The Clint Curtis Story (see: VotingLies.com )
St. Matthias Episcopal Church 7056 Washington Avenue Whittier, CA 90602 (corner of Wardman and Washington Ave.) For more info call (562) 587-6270 or (562) 698-9154 or log onto WhittierPeace.org and download a PDF flyer

Oct 16 Thursday 7pm, San Juan Capistrano: The League of Women Voters invites you to Unified School District Trustee Candidates Forum, o at the District Office, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, 92675

Oct 17 Friday 9am-2pm, Huntington Beach: Hate Crime Conference Coastline Community College, 12901 Euclid St., Garden Grove. OC Human Relations and the OC Hate Crime Victims Assistance Partnership present an opportunity for Law Enforcement, Educators & Community Organizations to come together to learn more about hate crime issues and to network and strategize on addressing bias motivated incidents in their communities. Registration form and details available mid-September. For more information contact Dave Southern at dave@ochumanrelations.org or call 714.567.7543

Oct 17 Friday 4-6pm, Rancho Santa Margarita: No on Prop 8 Rally Please join the Gary Pritchard for State Senate campaign in oppose Proposition 8. Gary Pritchard believes that marriage equality is imperative for a free society and that the ruling of the California Supreme Court should be upheld. A small group of people should not be able to amend the State's constitution in order to institutionalize their Religious beliefs. This is an important protest because we must let those in our community know that not everyone in South Orange County supports this ballot measure. And we have to refute the repeated lies by the YES on 8 campaign. Marriage equality will not lead to less parental rights in public schools, the loss of non-profit taxes status for Churches and the ability for individuals to still hold their own beliefs. We must not allow bigotry to be written into our State's Constitution! Thank you, Heather Pritchard
Join the Gary Pritchard for State Senate campaign with organizers Nikki Moldovan and her Father with his husband at the corners of Oso Parkway & Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita from 4:00-6:00pm this Friday 10/17 for a No on Prop 8 rally. Below is why Nikki opposes this bill. Thank you to Nikki for sharing her story!
Hate does not belong in the California Constitution
On September 13, 2008 my father, Scott married his partner of 29 years Robert. I cannot begin to explain what this day meant not just to them but to everyone who knows and loves them. Not only was my father?s family and Robert?s family there but my mother Laura who walked my father down the aisle also had her entire family there as well. Even the Republican right wing arm showed up in force to support for this couple that had to wait 29 years to receive right to marry. But now a group of organizations would like to take the right away.
Prop. 8 is not about saving free speech, deciding what will be taught to our children in public schools or churches losing their non-profit tax status if they do not want to perform same sex marriages, those are protected by Federal & State laws. It is about telling a group of individuals that while you are equal enough to pay taxes, work and contribute to society you are not equal enough to be granted the same right that the California Constitution grants. Rights?.. isn't that the block of which this country laid it?s foundation on? So why take away the right for all Californians to marry.
Vote No on Prop 8! And here are other peaceful demonstrations going on around South Orange County. Every night around 6:00pm at the corners of Marguerite and Crown Valley a lady named Elle is heading this one up, this one is growing so much that the Yes on Prop 8 moved across the bridge to the Entrance of Ladera Ranch. Saturday 10/18 corners of Alton and Culver 11:00am Sunday 10/19 11:30am Kaleidoscope & Crown Valley

Oct 17 Friday 4:30-7pm, Orange; Press Conference and GOTV Rally, featuring Rep. Loretta Sanchez Sponsored by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) And Teamsters Local #952
In light of one of the most greatly anticipated elections, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will join Orange County union members and PDA in kicking off Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) efforts and a final voter registration push in Central OC.
PDA Endorsed Healthcare NOT Warfare candidates Debbie Cook CA46 and Steve Young CA48 will join us and also speak.
Press Conference about the Teamster GOTV Plans at Teamsters Hall. 4:30 - 5PM (Join in with signs of support!) GOTV Rally 5:30 - 7PM
Teamsters Local 952 140 S. Marks Way Orange, CA 92868

Oct 17 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. (see Weekly: Fridays)

Oct 17 Fridays 5-7pm, Costa Mesa: 7th year antiwar protest anniversary party This will be our seven year anniversary of continuos Orange County, Friday afternoon/eveming antiwar protests against war, racism, empire and occupation.
We invite you to join us for a two hour street corner antiwar protest. We are going to have a celebration and invite all of our former comrades, old and new friends to join us with snacks and drinks. The two wars are still going strong while indigent people resist. Mr. Bush has lost the wars and continues to bomb, maim and kill innocent Iraqi, Afghanistani and Pakistanis. A new war was started in Pakistan and threats of a war against Iran are promised while racism, empire and bellicose are rendered shasmesly from Republican and Democratic candidates. How many years will these senless wars last? When will Palestine be Free?
When will the wars end? "When you want it!" John Lennon
Please join us. We few are still there and welcome your presence on this special day. Bring a treat, a snack or drinks. Bring your children and dogs. We stand up to the Evil Empire seven years later, thousands and thousands of deaths, of bombing and