BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Thurston County Democrats | January 04 2008- February 03 2008 PRODID:-//strange bird labs//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080108T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080108T050000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/604 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/604 SUMMARY:TCD Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Where\: Thurston County Courthouse Bldg\, 1\, Room 152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080111T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080111T050000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/979 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/979 SUMMARY: Benefit concert for victims of the 2007 floods in Thurston and Lewis Counties DESCRIPTION:

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This is a rare opportunity to embrace a world class display of four-handed piano and vocal virtuosity. \; The artists are internationally acclaimed young Korean women. They will perform works by Faure&rsquo\;\, Handel\, Tchaikovsky\, Piazolla\, Milhaud as well as a medley of Korean folk songs.

WHERE\: Minnaert Center for the Arts
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia\, Washington

Benefit concert for victims of the 2007 floods in Thurston and Lewis Counties sponsored by Thurston &\; Lewis County Democrats.

Tickets - $22

BUY TICKETS on-line @ www.spscc.edu/cfa or call\: (360) 596-5501

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080114T203000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080114T203000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/638 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/638 SUMMARY:Rep. Adam Smith - Progressive Advisory Council meeting DESCRIPTION:

Congressman Adam Smith invites you to attend the next meeting of his Progressive Advisory Council at The Fabulich Center in Tacoma. Directions are provided below. Time will also be available from 12\:00pm-12\:30pm for networking.

The Progressive Advisory Council provides an opportunity for Adam to meet with members of the progressive community in and around the Ninth Congressional District and informally discuss issues of mutual concern. This dialogue helps guide Adam’s decision making in Washington D.C.

Driving Directions to The Fabulich Center\: The Fabulich Center is located at 3600 Port of Tacoma Road\, Tacoma\, WA 98424\, just off Interstate 5.
Please note that Mapquest or other electronic mapping services provide an incorrect location for this site when using the street address.

FROM INTERSTATE 5
SOUTHBOUND
1. If you are traveling southbound on Interstate 5\, take Exit 136 (Port of Tacoma Road Exit) and turn right. This puts you on Port of Tacoma Road.
2. Stay on Port of Tacoma Road\, going one block past the first major intersection of Pacific Highway 99.
3. Take a left into the driveway.
NORTHBOUND
1. If you are traveling northbound on Interstate 5\, take Exit 136B (Port of Tacoma Road Exit). This will put you on Port of Tacoma Road.
2. Stay on Port of Tacoma Road\, going one block past the first major intersection of Pacific Highway 99.
3. Take a left into the driveway.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080118T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080118T033000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/655 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/655 SUMMARY:Low Impact Development Forum DESCRIPTION:The public is cordially invited to a town meeting on “Low Impact Development\: Shelter from the Storm\,” on Thursday\, January 17 at the LIncoln Elementary School Library\, 213 21st Avenue S.E. (just off Capitol Way). The major speaker will be engineer/hydrologist Tom Holz\, who will discuss and illustrate building design that results in near-zero runoff of stormwater. He will also discuss how low impact development can mitigate flood damage to human communities and natural habitat.

A speaker from Thurston County will address permitting and regulatory issues relating to low impact development.

Q &\; A will follow the presentation.

The event will be sponsored by Livable Thurston\, Futurewise\, Thurston Conservation Voters\, League of Women Voters\, Black Hills Audubon and others.

For more info\, call Peggy Bruton\, 866-7165 gimleteye@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080118T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080118T050000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/587 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/587 SUMMARY:Pre-Caucus Forum in Yelm DESCRIPTION:Where\: Gordon's Grange\, Yelm Avenue E.\, Yelm\, WA

The Thurston County Democrats is hosting a series of pre-caucus forums and Presidential straw polls throughout the county in mid-January.

Participants at all three events will be able to discuss what should be included in the Thurston County Democrats' platform this year\, in addition to voting for their favorite presidential candidate.

Participants will also be able to begin their discussions early at thurstondemocrats.org/blog
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080119T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080119T050000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/654 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/654 SUMMARY:Edwards for President - Thurston County Meeting DESCRIPTION:Where\: Paul and Beth Berendt's home\, 1702 Sulenes Loop SE\, Olympia
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080121T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080121T210000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/647 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/647 SUMMARY:Ending Poverty\, Creating Opportunity\: People's Summit & March on the Capitol DESCRIPTION:

St. John's Episcopal Church

114 20th Ave SE

Olympia\, WA

9am - Summit Begins

11am March to the Capitol

12\:30pm Town Hall

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080122T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080122T170000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/658 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/658 SUMMARY:Washington State Democratic Caucus - Health Care Reform DESCRIPTION:Got an idea to help fix our health care system?

The Washington Senate has scheduled a two-day electronic town hall meeting on health care reform and invites the public to participate in the discussion. The on-line meeting\, on January 22 and 23\, will be a comprehensive discussion concerning health care reform in Washington\, including issues of affordability\, choice\, and availability. Participants can ask questions\, add comments\, share stories and make suggestions on how to improve the delivery of health care in our state.

Registration is free and citizens are encouraged to register in advance.

“Health care affects every single person in this state\,” said Senate Health &\; Long Term Care Chair Karen Keiser\, D-Kent. “This is an excellent opportunity for citizens who can’t easily get to Olympia but still want to be involved in the political process.”

Panelists will include Keiser\, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler\, members of the Senate Health &\; Long Term Care Committee\, and health care professionals.

To register\, please go to www.webdialogues.net/wasen/healthcare.

When\: January 22 &\; 23

For more information\: Mark Varadian\, 360-786-7569 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080123T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080123T170000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/659 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/659 SUMMARY:Washington State Democratic Caucus - Health Care Reform DESCRIPTION:Got an idea to help fix our health care system?

The Washington Senate has scheduled a two-day electronic town hall meeting on health care reform and invites the public to participate in the discussion. The on-line meeting\, on January 22 and 23\, will be a comprehensive discussion concerning health care reform in Washington\, including issues of affordability\, choice\, and availability. Participants can ask questions\, add comments\, share stories and make suggestions on how to improve the delivery of health care in our state.

Registration is free and citizens are encouraged to register in advance.

“Health care affects every single person in this state\,” said Senate Health &\; Long Term Care Chair Karen Keiser\, D-Kent. “This is an excellent opportunity for citizens who can’t easily get to Olympia but still want to be involved in the political process.”

Panelists will include Keiser\, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler\, members of the Senate Health &\; Long Term Care Committee\, and health care professionals.

To register\, please go to www.webdialogues.net/wasen/healthcare.

When\: January 22 &\; 23

For more information\: Mark Varadian\, 360-786-7569 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080129T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080129T024500Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/586 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/586 SUMMARY:Leg. Dist. 22 meeting DESCRIPTION:

AGENDA\:

Elect State Convention Committee Reps
Elect LD22 Vice Chair

WHERE\: TC Courthouse Bldg\, 1\, room 152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080129T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080129T050000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/571 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/571 SUMMARY:TCD Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agenda\: Caucus/Site leader training
Where\: TC Courthouse Bldg\, 1\, room 152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080131T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080131T050000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/650 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/650 SUMMARY:Preparation for Caucus a mock-caucus training in Yelm DESCRIPTION:

Where\:Gordon's Grange\, Yelm Ave. E.\, Yelm
Training by Tim Lancaster.

Louise Oliverio\, PCO 701 Yelm\,
Tim Lancaster\, PCO 703 Yelm\,
Jackie Reid\, PCO 130 Bald Hills

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080131T153000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080131T153000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/585 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/585 SUMMARY:Jon Halvorson - Campaign Kick-off DESCRIPTION: $\\"\\"$ Help kick off Jon's campaign for County Commissioner
When\: \; 7\:30-8\:30am \; (registration open at 7\:00am)
Where\: \; Worthington Center\, St. Martin's University\, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE\, Lacey

RSVP\: Ralph Chappell 360-459-7160 or Lauren Kiolet 360-352-5498 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080201T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080201T205900Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/600 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/600 SUMMARY:TCD Membership Due DESCRIPTION:Have you renewed your membership to TCD? Not a member? Why not join today? It's easy! Visit our membership page at www.thurstondemocrats.org/membership. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T164839Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080202T163000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080202T193000Z UID:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/569 URL;VALUE=URI:http://thurstondemocrats.org/node/569 SUMMARY:TCD Champagne Brunch DESCRIPTION:Where\: Heritage Room\, 604 Water Street in downtown Olympia

The Thurston County Democrats are proud to invite you to our annual Champagne Brunch catered and served by Occasions. We are hoping once again to be honored by our Thurston County and State elected officials and\, as always\, we are expecting them to give us an update on the on-going legislative session.

We urge you all to attend this congenial gathering of your fellow Democrats and add your efforts to our festivities.

Come and join in our discussions and remember that whenever Democrats gather it’s an interesting time. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR