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With more than two dozen canvassing efforts planned for the coming days, Nathan Fletcher, Tommy Hough, Monica Montgomery, Dr. Jen Campbell, Ammar Campa-Najjar, Mike Levin, Todd Gloria, Chris Ward, Dr. Akilah Weber, Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mona Rios, Jose Rodriguez, Cori Schumacher, Tasha Boerner Horvath, James Elia, and Sunday Gover all want a little help from their friends with talking to voters throughout San Diego. And if you read through the listings below, you’ll find there’s also a celebrity coming to town to knock on doors.
Getting out the vote is serious business in San Diego this year. There’s still time to join campaigns. If you’re not able, be sure to be encouraging should they knock on your door. Contacting voters is the absolute best way to win an election and this level of pre-election activity is unprecedented in my experience.
I’ve been covering elections in San Diego for the last half dozen years, and I’ve never seen anything close to this kind of enthusiasm for getting out the vote from Democrats. I’ve also been producing an activist events calendar since before the 2016 election, and have never seen so many events crammed into a 10 day period. (For stats geeks who are into this kind of stuff, a typical calendar runs about 4000 words; this one tops 5700 words.)
Because this calendar is so long, I’m keeping this week’s intro short and sweet. I’ve gotta say, this leaves me feeling very hopeful.
Getting out the vote is clearly the priority in this week’s calendar of events, as it should be. Ignore the polls and the trolls. Do your bit to make sure all your neighbors, friends, and family vote in the general election. I should also note that getting involved with campaigns as a volunteer is a great way to expand your circle of friends beyond social media.
Get your event listed in the SDFP Progressive Activist Calendar: I try to list the next 10 days or so of mostly non-commercial events I think our readers might find of interest. I source my material from social media listings and press releases. Club meetings will be listed IF there are speakers and they are open to the public.
Democratic Candidates: I will list all non-fundraising events open to the general public. A listing does not imply endorsement. Events that are listed on Facebook as ‘private’ or sold-out are not listed. In cases where there are competing but similar events or campaigns of the progressive persuasion, I do my best to list everything.
September 14
Respect My Labor: Lecture, Art, and Open Mic
Friday, September 14, 5:30pm
The Brown Building
4133 Poplar Street
For More Information
Hosted by The Brown Building
San Diego City College Labor Studies professor Jim Miller will give a brief overview of labor history from 6-7pm. The program from 7-9pm will include artist statements, open mic, and opportunity draw to win art donated by featured artists.
This event is free and all ages. We will post any content warnings to the event when applicable. Snacks and beverages are provided with a suggested donation. Feel free to bring a dish to share potluck style. The Brown Building is wheelchair accessible.
September 15
Unity Precinct Walk with Nathan Fletcher and Tommy Hough
Saturday, September 15, 10am
8322 Clairmont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by Tommy Hough for San Diego City Council and Nathan Fletcher for County Supervisor 2018
Join local Democratic activists and residents eager for change as we knock on doors and canvass neighborhoods in Clairemont and Kearny Mesa this Saturday, Sept. 15, to elect two candidates who will change county and city politics for the better: Nathan Fletcher and Tommy Hough.
The Nathan Fletcher for County Supervisor 2018 and Tommy Hough for San Diego City Council campaigns have sizable areas where their districts overlap, and our teams will let our neighbors know they’ve got stark choices and a consequential election facing them in San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 and San Diego City Council District 6.
We’ll get going at 10 a.m., and we’ll have plenty of canvassing packets and door hangars. We’ll also have coffee, water, and a few snacks. Be sure to bring a reusable water container, sunscreen and a hat.
Escondido Super Walk
Saturday, September 15, 11am
105 East Grand Avenue (Escondido)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Ammar Campa for Congress
Join Ammar Campa-Najjar for Congress as we talk to voters about his vision for the 50th Congressional District. Ammar will be present to launch the walk. We will be going door to door in Escondido from 11am-3pm. Bring comfortable shoes and a reusable water bottle!
Mega Walk for National City Progress Slate!
Saturday, September 15, 9am
Las Palmas Park
1800 East 22nd Street
For More Information
Come help move National City Forward with the National City Progress Slate! Walk and Phone bank will be available!
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis for Mayor
Mona Rios for City Council
Jose Rodriguez for City Council
We will be located by the corner of 20th and Newell street. Refreshments and snacks will be available.
Walk for D4
Saturday, September 15, 10am
Skyline Park Recreation Center
8285 Skyline Drive
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Monica Montgomery for City Council
The General Election is drawing near and we need all hands on deck! Join me at Skyline Park on Sept 15th as we canvass District 4 and engage our neighbors. It’s so important that we work together to create the change at city hall we need and we’re walking door to door to do it. But we need your help to spread the word about this campaign far and wide, so please come out and help us make history!
Chula Vista Labor Mega Walk
Saturday, September 15, 9am
Terra Nova Park
450 Hidden Vista DRive
For More Information
Hosted by IBEW Local 569
Join us to walk for our endorsed candidates in Chula Vista and our ballot initiatives. We’ll install yard signs, walk and talk with some of our neighbors and then conclude with lunch! Together, we’re going to win key elections to benefit our members and pipeline of work!
Light Brigade for Peace Week
Saturday, September 15, 7pm
2688 East Mission Bay Drive
For More Information
Hosted by Overpass Light Brigade – San Diego and Peace Resource Center of San Diego WWW.PRCSD.ORG
Come join OLB – San Diego and the Peace Resource Center to kick off Peace Week San Diego with a peace-oriented Light Brigade. on Sep. 15 on Mission Bay. We’ll park and gather near the old Visitor Center (2688 East Mission Bay Drive 92109), and walk up to the Clairemont Drive overpass of I-5.
After-Party For Peace! 8-9:30+PM. Join us on the Bay for a fire ring, camaraderie and music after the OLB event. Bring your musical instruments!
Light Refreshments. Free event.
Neighborhood Walk with Flip the 49th in Solana Beach
Saturday, September 15, 9:30am
Colonia Park
715 Valley Avenue (Solana Beach)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
Join us as we knock on doors and talk to our neighbors in Solana Beach about the issues at hand this election season. Our district is one of the closest races in the country, and control of Congress depends on us winning this seat! We are a people-powered campaign, so our success depends on YOU. Every volunteer and every vote counts!
No experience is needed for this Walk! We’ll provide everything you need, including training, scripts, and food!
Lets Meet La Mesa Voters
Saturday, September 15, 8:30am
La Mesa Community Center
4975 Memorial Drive
For More Information
Hosted by Dr. Weber for La Mesa City Council
Join us as we walk the neighborhoods in La Mesa to introduce them to our amazing candidate for City Council!! The first 30 minutes will be a training session for first time walkers. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday
Elections at Risk
Saturday, September 15, 10am
Mira Mesa Branch Library
8405 New Salem Street
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by League of Women Voters of San Diego
Hacking and election tampering: are our midterm elections at risk? Come learn how our own San Diego County Registrar of Voters is taking steps to ensure our elections will be secure and verifiable. Featuring Rosie Rascon, ROV Coordinator of Public Services.
GRITO en Chicano Park
Saturday, September 15, 4pm
Chicano Park, Barrio Logan
For More Information
Hosted by Unión del Barrio
Join Unión del Barrio, its allies and the surrounding Logan community to honor “Nuestra Independencia” on liberated land that we love – Chicano Park. Enjoy Music, Culture, and Consciousness as we celebrate our legacy of resistance that began in 1492, continued on September 15th 1810 and that we still uphold today!
Black Mountain Democratic Club Canvass for Tommy Hough
Saturday, September 15, 11am
Mesa Verde Park
8350 Gold Coast Drive
For More Information
Hosted by Tommy Hough for San Diego City Council
Tommy‘s campaign will have walk pieces and canvassing packets ready to go, or attendees can log in and utilize the NGP VAN app to canvass their turf. We’ll arrange localized carpools to different Mira Mesa neighborhoods from our meeting site near the park’s Leaning Tree.
Be sure to bring a hat and dress comfortably, and if you don’t have water we’ll be able to provide you as much as you need. If you’ve never canvassed before, no problem – come out and we’ll be sure to pair you with a veteran. Meet your neighbors and canvass for Tommy and a veto-proof majority on San Diego City Council.
Mega-Walk for Mike Levin
Saturday, September 15, 8:45am
Oceanside (See Below)
For More Information
Hosted by Omar Passons Civic Leadership
We have a rare opportunity to influence national politics and stand against the harmful agenda of this Administration! I’m recruiting supporters, friends, and anyone else I can to join 150 friends for Mike Levin in the California 49th. This is the seat Issa previously held and now is a meaningful chance to put a smart, progressive, compassionate person in Congress who represents the values so many hold dear!
We will have a North Park Carpool departure point near Bird Park, several other carpool departure points and also meet up in Carlsbad at 9:30 a.m. before getting out and walking for Mike!
BONUS Post-Walk Pints! We’ll meet up at Urge Gastropub after the walk to share stories, enjoy good company, and see other ways to get involved!
Leave Your Mark
Saturday, September 15, 10am
First Unitarian Universalist church
4190 Front Street
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by UNA USA San Diego Chapter and Run Women Run
Have you ever asked yourself how to support a more equal and fair world? Join this timely event and take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from women leaders and elected officials how they build a career in politics. Keynote speakers: Councilmember Barbara Bry; Kimala Price; Nora Vargas; Nancy Nguyen
Whether you strive to run for office or choose to be a leader in your community, you can play a central role in building fair and inclusive societies.
In celebration of the 98th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States the United Nations Association of the USA, San Diego Chapter in collaboration with Run Women Run, offers a workshop for young girls highlighting the importance of women in elected positions. The workshops will outline the path to run for office, as well as the key policies that support gender equality intersectionally, meaning, in junction with refugee, migrant and other vulnerable conditions that affect women’s lives in the United States.
Canvassing for Cori and Tasha
Saturday, September 15, 10am
570 Laguna Drive Suite B (Carlsbad)
For More Information
Hosted by Cori Schumacher Carlsbad Councilmember, Candidate for Mayor and Councilmember Tasha Boerner Horvath, Candidate for Assembly District 76
Join us for a special joint canvass to tell Carlsbad voters about Cori Schumacher’s campaign for Mayor of Carlsbad, and Tasha Boerner Horvath’s campaign for 76th Assembly District.
Meet us at 10 a.m. to pick up walk materials for both campaigns, have a cup of coffee and snack, ask questions and receive training if needed, then hit the streets and knock on doors!
Please indicate if you are attending so we’re prepared for you. Also – canvassing is more fun with a friend! We can pair you with somebody, or bring somebody you know so you can walk together.
September 16
Team Elia Sign Hanging Party
Sunday, September 16, 5pm
James Elia For Assembly Headquarters
562 East Main Street (El Cajon)
For More Information
Hosted by James Elia For State Assembly in the 71st District
Friends, we are getting ready to start operations signs again! Since Randy Voepel is a puppet for corporations one of his corporate donors paid a company outside of his district to come down and hang signs. So let’s show him that a people-powered movement is better than corporate donors.
Also, we will have pizza and beer!!!
Walk for Dr. Jen with Todd Gloria and San Diego Young Democrats!
Walking to Win with Sean SD Young Dems
Sunday, September 16, 1pm
4241 Jutland Drive (Bay Ho)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego County Young Democrats and Dr. Jen Campbell for San Diego City Council
Hosted by Sean Elo for San Diego Community College Board 2018
Knock on doors with the San Diego Young Democrats as we turn District 2 BLUE!
Canvassing for Sunday Gover
Sunday, September 16, 1pm
8340 Clairemont Mesa #110
For More Information (RSVP)Hosted by San Diego Indivisible
District 77 is now turning Blue with more Dems voters than GOP. Please come out & join Indivisible to help canvassing & getting out the votes for Sunday Gover running for State Assembly – District 77. Canvassing has been proving to be one of the most effective ways to get out the vote, as it has a personal & direct contact engaging with non-voters. It is also fun to roam around the neighborhood as well together.
CAST Hosts our next RJC Meeting #Justice4EarlMcNeil
Sunday, September 16, 2pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
5148 Market Street
For More Information
Hosted by Showing Up for Racial Justice – SURJ San Diego and 3 others
Police Brutality is still very much present in our communities of color. Tasha Williamson( lead organizer in the #justice4EarlMcNeil case) and Bishop Bowser are both members of Community Assistance Support Team (CAST), have worked consistently in our community on issues surrounding law Enforcement and their unjust was of treating and killing people of color in our communities. Join us this day as they host our next RJC meeting and help us gain more insight on Earl’s case and other issues that affect our people of color in San Diego.
Tragedies with questionable circumstances involving police aren’t common, but they’re also not rare. It’s long been obvious that the best possible response from police agencies and the elected leaders who oversee them is to release all relevant information as soon as it is available — not to try to manage controversies. If autopsies or video from body cams or dash cams reflect poorly on officers’ conduct, delaying the release of the information won’t lessen its sting; it will only add to problems by creating or confirming the impression of a cover-up.
Yet in the tragic case of Earl McNeil, those lessons are being ignored by officials in National City. The 40-year-old ended up dead after being arrested on May 26 outside the city’s police station. The officers who came outside to speak with McNeil after he called a dispatcher said he was talking irrationally and appeared agitated, then became combative when they attempted to detain him. He was placed in a stiff nylon blanket restraint known as the Wrap and later suffered what police called “medical distress” while being examined by paramedics at the county jail. He was taken to a hospital, where he died June 11 after being taken off life support.
Calling All Superheroes To Turn
The 50th District Blue This November
Sunday, September 16, 10am
Starbucks
121 West Lincoln Avenue (Escondido)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Indi Squared
Join Independent Indivisible (INDI2 or Indi Squared) for a series of Knock & Talk voter outreach events from now until Election Day! Our volunteers are knocking on doors and talking to voters in CA50 to increase turnout in the November 6 midterm election.
Bring a smartphone and a hat. We get you trained, pair you with a partner, supply water and snacks, and get you fired up and ready to g
Indivisible needs your superpowers to visit friends and neighbors in the district to get out the vote this November 6.
Resistance Postcard Party!
Sunday, September 16, Noon
Little Miss Brewing Normal Heights
3514 Adams Avenue
For More Information
Hosted by Indivisible: San Diego Central Events
We will be writing for the following campaigns: Mike Levin CD 49, Ammar Campa Najjar CD 50, Katie Hill CD 25, Andrew Janz CD 22, Jennifer Wexton VA CD 10. Kyrsten Sinema AZ Senate.
We hope you will make your way to Little Miss Brewing and spend some time with our wonderful resistance family! Please note this venue does not serve food but you can bring in food to enjoy with their beverage selection.
Canvass with Chelsea Handler
Sunday, September 16, 2pm
Oceanside Office for Mike Levin
125 South Tremont Street
For More Information/Sign Up
We hope you can join us and our guest, Chelsea Handler, in Oceanside on September 16th as we go door to door to get out the vote for Mike Levin!
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist and Bestselling Author Chris Hedges
On National Speaking Tour in San Diego
Sunday, September 16, 6pm
University of San Diego Joan B. Kroc Theatre
5998 Alcalá Park
For More Information (Tickets)
Foreign correspondent for fifteen years for The New York Times where he served as the Middle East Bureau Chief and Balkan Bureau Chief. Previously he worked overseas for The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Science Monitor, and NPR, and has reported from Latin American, the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He was a member of the team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for The New York Times coverage of global terrorism. In 2002 he received the Amnesty International Global Award for Human Rights Journalism.
Chris Hedges’ newest book, “America the Farewell Tour“ Provides a profound and provocative examination of America in crisis, and seeks to jolt us out of our complacency while there is still time. Hedges argues that neither political party—both now captured by corporate power—properly addresses the systemic problem. Until our corporate coup d’état is reversed, Hedges says, the ills of our nation will continue to grow and devastate society. And as our society unravels, we also face global upheaval caused by catastrophic climate change.
September 17
Discussing Restorative Justice Practices in San Diego
Monday, September 17, 4pm
Dojo Cafe
4350 El Cajon Boulevard
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by The Dojo Cafe and Mid-City CAN (Community Advocacy Network)
Join the members of Mid-City CAN’s Peace Promotion Team for a conversation about Restorative Justice Practices in San Diego. Light refreshments will be provided.
Activist SD Community Meeting
and New Board Members Elections
Monday, September 17, 7pm
Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information
Hosted by KNSJ 89.1 FM and ACTIVIST SAN DIEGO
Join us as we elect our new board members at our membership/monthly community meeting. We will also be doing a debriefing of our San Francisco environmental action week and you will hear from board members that went as community members that went as well. There will be homemade dinner as well and our main cook this time will be Michelle (ASD member). This promises to be a very educative meeting that will be shared in an atmosphere of respect and camaraderie.
Celebrate the End of Gun Shows in Del Mar, Endorsements
Monday, September 17, 7pm
Elijah’s Restaurant
7062 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County
This month in San Diego County we’ve seen how local, sustained activism can help change the world!
NeverAgainCa.org’s founder, Rose Ann Sharp, will interactively illustrate to us how the movement to end gun shows at the Del Mar Fairgrounds developed and was successful within six months. This will be a fun evening to create our own successes where we want to change the outcomes!
NeverAgainCA.org took their inspiration from the Parkland Students, who asked each of us to be involved in ending gun violence
September 18
Flip the 49th Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, September 18, 11am
Flip the 49th Office
545 Avenida Encinas # I (Carlsbad)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
With the election just three months away, we need all the help we can get to Flip the 49th!
If you’re new to political volunteering or just want to improve your skills, this training is designed to make all of us more effective at advocating for what we believe in!
We’ll be covering a variety of topics, namely voter registration, types of voter contact, and office support. Whether you prefer talking with voters one-on-one or helping behind the scenes, there is something for everyone to contribute. No prior experience is needed for this event, so come join us as we explore the best way to #FlipThe49th
WOSD Movie Night at the Museum
Tuesday, September 18, 6:30pm
Women’s Museum of California
2730 Historic Decatur Road (Liberty Station)
For More Information (Free)
Hosted by Women Occupy – San Diego and Peace Resource Center of San Diego
September – we look at WAR REDEFINED as part of Peace Week San Diego 2018. The capstone of the PBS series Women, War & Peace, War Redefined challenges the conventional wisdom that war and peace are men’s domain through incisive interviews with leading thinkers, Secretaries of State and seasoned survivors of war and peace-making.
Their experiences reveal how the post-Cold War proliferation of small arms has changed the landscape of war, with women becoming primary targets and suffering unprecedented casualty rates. Simultaneously, they describe how women are emerging as necessary partners in brokering lasting peace and as leaders in forging new international laws governing conflict.
War Redefined reframes our understanding of modern warfare through probing conversations with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Madeleine Albright; Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee; Bosnian war crimes investigator Fadila Memisevic; Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women for Women International; globalization expert Moisés Naím; and Cynthia Enloe of Clark University, among others. Narrated by Geena Davis.
September 19
Noche de Defensa y Resistencia
Wednesday, September 19, 6pm
2078 Logan Avenue (Barrio Logan)
For More information
Hosted by Unión del Barrio
Come and hear about police brutality that has affected Raza since 1848. Hear testimonies of abuses and the daily discrimination we face. Most important, hear about what our comunidad is doing to fight back, what community control of police really means and how we can struggle for it.
Book Release: Radicals in the Barrio w/ Profe Justin Chacón
Wednesday, September 19, 5:30pm
Logan Heights Library
567 South 28th Street
For More Information
Hosted by Raza Educators San Diego
As part of ARE’s ongoing efforts to popularize Ethnic Studies and put critical books in the hands of the people, we are honored to host educator and author Justin Akers Chacon, a local San Diego City College professor of U.S. History and Chicano Studies, who will be joining us for a book-release and presentation about his latest book, Radicals in the Barrio: Magonistas, Socialists, Wobblies and Communists in the Mexican-American Working Class. The event is FREE and open to the public!
In the author’s own words, Radicals in the Barrio, “is an attempt to bring into focus the rich and deeply interwoven history to Mexican working-class people in the hardscrabble labor and civil rights struggles of the early 20th century. The invisibility of Mexicans in the canon of early labor and civil rights history continues to the present, where we see the suppression of the voices, narratives, and experiences of Mexican and Mexican-descendent people in the discourse of immigration politics. The book is an attempt to bring some of this history into the foreground.”
Please join us to celebrate this groundbreaking text and continue the work to center Raza voices, and resist the silencing of our histories!
SD Enviro Dems September Club Meeting
Wednesday, September 19, 6pm
Elijah’s Restaurant
7061 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego County Democrats for Environmental Action
We’ll be discussing the current state of environmental advocacy within the local Democratic Party, will take motions from members to notice a few more endorsement considerations going into the November election, and will hear about advancing plans to build a sand mining project in Lakeside’s El Monte Valley, affecting local habitats, the San Diego River and our local water.
Call Voters: Help take back the House!
Wednesday, September 19, 5:30pm
Flip the 49th Office
5145 Avenida Encina #I
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Flip the 49th Neighbors in Action
Join us on Wednesday, September 19th as we call voters to get out the vote ahead of this crucial November election. Control of the Congress will come down to this district so we need your help getting every single voter to the polls!
No prior training necessary! We will provide instructions and training. Our grassroots campaign needs everyone who can to help us win this district! Bring your friends and family.
City Works Press
Book Release Party
Wednesday, September 19, 12:45pm
The Black Box Theater
San Diego City College
For More Information
Celebrating the release of The Scorpion’s Mineral Eye, a collection of poetry by Joe Medina & Endless Blue Sky, a novel by Josh Turner
September 20
September Club Meeting & Endorsements
Thursday, September 20, 7pm
Joyce Beers Community Center
3900 Vermont Street (Hillcrest)
For More Information
Hosted by San Diego Democrats for Equality
We’ll be considering endorsements on state and local propositions, as well as for the following races:
– Congressional District 49
– Carlsbad City Council Districts 1 & 3
– Chula Vista City Attorney
– Imperial Beach Mayor
– La Mesa City Council
– Oceanside City Council, District 2
– South Bay Irrigation District, Division 1
– Southwestern Community College, Seat 4
Remind People to VOTE
And Other Activist Messages
Thursday, September 20, 5pm
Intersection of Encinitas Blvd. and El Camino Real
Join protestors in Encinitas every Thursday evening from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm to remind people to vote and to promote candidates and other social messages. Protestors meet at the corner of Encinitas Blvd. and El Camino Real – one of the busiest intersections in north county San Diego. Bring your own signs, or use available signs provided. Protestors are primarily from Indivisible San Diego, but everyone is welcome to participate.
September 21
WTP Happy Hour
& San Diego City Council D2 Endorsement Meeting
Friday, September 21, 5:30pm
Bay City Brewing Company
3760 Hancock Street
For More Information
Hosted by We The People – San Diego County
With the November election less than 2 months away, it’s game time people! Take a quick break from your canvassing and call banking to join us for happy hour and an endorsement meeting for Dr. Jen Campbell, Democratic candidate for San Diego City Council District 2.
This is a super important election, as winning this seat will give Democrats a veto-proof majority on the City Council. We look forward to seeing you all there. Social hour is open to the public.
September 22
CYD Progressive Caucus Invasion for Marggie Castellano!
Sunday, September 23, Time TBA
Mega Walk for National City Progress Slate!
Saturday, September 22, 9am
Las Palmas Park
1800 East 22nd Street
For More Information
Come help move National City Forward with the National City Progress Slate! Walk and Phone bank will be available!
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis for Mayor
Mona Rios for City Council
Jose Rodriguez for City Council
We will be located by the corner of 20th and Newell street. Refreshments and snacks will be available.
Sunday Gover Office Grand Opening & Super Walk
Saturday, September 22, 10am
8340 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard #110
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Sunday Gover for Assembly
We’ve opened an office! Come join us to celebrate our grand opening and talk to voters in the 77th Assembly District about why this race is so important. Help us flip this priority seat from Red to Blue!
National City Labor Mega Walk
Saturday, September 22, 9am
Olivewood Club House
541 East 24th Street
For More Information
Hosted by IBEW Local 569
Join us to walk for our endorsed candidates in National and our ballot initiatives. We’ll install yard signs, walk and talk with some of our neighbors and then conclude with lunch! Together, we’re going to win key elections to benefit our members and pipeline of work!
1-2-3! Moving from disaster to a just economy
Saturday, September 22, 10am
Peace Resource Center
3850 Westgate Place
For More Information
Hosted by Women Occupy – San Diego and Peace Resource Center of San Diego
Our economy is on a collision course with disaster. We can transition from a militarized San Diego economy that deepens inequality and injustice to a peace & just economy that values all of us. Join local experts and thinkers at the Peace Resource Center of San Diego for the Forum on A Peace Economy NOW!
Discussions and workshops on how to co-create a peace economy here and now!
Workshops include —
* Divest from War/Invest In People
* Alternative Economies
*Transitioning from a Police State to Community Service
*Housing NOW!
*Peace & Listening Circle
A light lunch will be served; RSVPs greatly appreciated at info@prcsd.org This event is freely offered as a shared experience.
While reading Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein is not a pre-requisite for this forum, it is highly recommended antidote to the propaganda waged by our government, the media, and corporations. If it is too big to fail, it will.
Neighborhood Walk with Flip the 49th in Oceanside
(With Special Guest, San Diego City Councilmember Chris Ward)
Saturday, September 22, 9:30am
Joe Balderrama Park
709 San Diego Street (Oceanside)
For More Information/Sign Up
Join us on as our grassroots campaign hits the streets to talk with our neighbors about the issues at stake this November! We’ll be joined by San Diego City Councilmember Chris Ward, who is offering his help up north because he understands the importance of this race. Help us hold Donald Trump accountable by working to send Mike Levin to Congress.
In 2016, we lost this seat by less than 2,000 votes. Together we can make the difference by getting more of our neighbors to the polls this November. The work starts today. People around the country are counting on you. Please come knock on doors with us.
September 23
Uniting East County Progressives
Sunday, September 23, 4pm
4404 Topa Topa Drive (La Mesa)
For More Information (RSVP)
Hosted by Flip CA 50th
For almost 18 months, we have all been working hard to remove Duncan Hunter Jr. from office because he does NOT represent us or our values. We’ve come a long way, and now it’s time to put forth a final push to elect AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR as our CONGRESSMAN!!
We have roughly 8 weeks to help assure this outcome. Let’s get together for one more conversation about what options we each have to add to one final pre-election thrust. There are ways to contribute that don’t take a great deal of time and don’t put you in a position of having to talk with strangers.
We’re working on getting a special guest speaker and we’ll have experts who will share strategies to put Ammar over the top. As usual, there will be food and beverages. I’m sure that by the end of our meeting we’ll have the roadmap to success.
Concert Across America – San Diego
Sunday, September 23, 4pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito
1036 Solana Beach Drive
For More Information (Tickets)
Hosted by San Diego County Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
The Concert Across America San Diego event is part of a larger, nationwide event and will link communities across the U.S. to remember the victims of gun violence and to commit to taking actions to reduce gun violence in our country. This is the 3rd annual San Diego concert, hosted by the San Diego chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, in coalition with San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention (SD4GVP), and partnering with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito, Beer, wine and snacks will be available from 4-4:30. The concert will start at 4:30. Tickets are a $10.00 suggested donation and will benefit the San Diego Brady Campaign and SD4GVP coalition.
Performances by: Rebecca Bellingham and friends, Josh Weinstein, Mike Pope and Songs for People, Team Enough (the Brady Campaign’s student movement), and The Kaotics band
More information about the national concert event can be found here: www.ConcertAcrossAmerica.org
September 24
Carlsbad Mayoral Candidate Forum
Monday, September 24, 6:30pm
North Coast Calvary Chapel
1330 Poinsettia Lane (Carlsbad)
For More Information
Please join us for the Carlsbad Mayoral Candidate Forum sponsored by the Carlsbad Unit of the North County San Diego League of Women Voters on Monday, September 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
This nonpartisan forum will allow attendees to submit written questions of the candidates for Mayor and is moderated by the League of Women Voters.
We hope to see you there!
Save the Date
Call to Action if Trump Fires Mueller
March for Truth—an organization that is working with dozens of advocacy groups to organize rapid response protests has partnered with MoveOn.org, Public Citizen, Indivisible and many others to prepare emergency ‘Nobody is Above the Law‘ rallies that will happen directly following the firing of the special counsel should it occur. There are already events in 800+ cities and communities scheduled across the country—more than 300,000 people are prepared to take to the streets.
By firing Mueller or Rosenstein, the president would trigger a full-fledged constitutional crisis by asserting that he is above the law. The hours following the firing will determine whether he is proved right.
Local Rallies Starting Today at 5pm & Continuing Daily Thereafter
Bring Pots and Pans – Make Noise
Call to Action if Trump Fires Mueller
US District Court Southern District of California
330 West Broadway (Downtown)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Westfield North County Mall (Escondido)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Collier Park (Ramona)
Nobody is Above the Law Rally
Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall
Other Stuff to Do
Join the ACLU’s People Power: People Power is, at its core, a grassroots member-mobilization project. Through People Power, the ACLU will engage volunteers across the country to take action when Trump or his administration attempt to enact unconstitutional policies or trample on people’s constitutional rights. By mobilizing in defense of our civil liberties, volunteers will build local communities that affirm our American values of respect, equality, and solidarity.
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