Diablo Valley Democratic Club

 

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Calendar


Tuesday, March 9, 5-8 pm

Special Event: Californians for Democracy Act Sort and Schmooze, Potluck

UDC HQ, 2737 Clayton Rd., Concord. Info.: Sally Sweetser, 925-335-2647.

The 14 precious words of The California Democracy Act can change our state: “All legislative actions on budget and revenue must be determined by a majority vote.” Be a part of the petition drive to get the initiative on the Nov. ballot.


Saturdays, March 13 & 20, Californians for Democracy Act Petition Tabling

SunValley Mall, 10 am-2 pm

To volunteer and for specific location, call Sally Sweetser, 925-335-2647


Wednesday, March 17, 7 pm, DVDC Meeting. Topic to be announced.

Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Rd., Walnut Creek

Info: 925-946-0469


Thursday, March 18, 7-8:30 pm, Health Care Reform: What’s Next in California

Get a thorough update on health care plans in Washington and the Single Payer bill in California from a panel of experts. Sponsors include us, the League of Women Voters, the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County and the California Nurses Association.

The new Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.


Thursday, March 25, 6-7:30 pm, Contra Costa County Budget Town Hall

With County Administrator David Twa. Learn about the budget situation, voice concerns.

500 Ellinwood Way, Conf. Rooms A&B, Pleasant Hill

Info: 521-7100


 

The Diablo Valley Democratic Club, serving registered Democrats in the cities of Clayton, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek in Central Contra Costa County, California, is a dynamic grassroots club dedicated to supporting progressive issues and values. We welcome you to come to our meetings, get to know us and join our projects. Guests are always welcome at meetings.

Our Meetings

and Events

  We meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of most months  and at other times as announced.


  Next Meeting:

  Wed., March 17, 7 pm


The (Nuclear) Power Option:

What are the Health and

Environmental Impacts?


Details in column at right.

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April Meeting: 4th Wed.

Wed., April 28, 7 pm

(NOTE CHANGE IN DATE)


Mental Health Services

in  Contra Costa County


Speaker: Gloria Hill, Adult Family Services Coordinator, Contra Costa Mental Health Department

Special Links Our members have shown interest in the following organizations whose representatives have made presentations at our meetings. They are listed here, along with their websites, for those who want to learn more about them or get involved in their efforts: THE DELTA: California Sportfishing Protection Alliance: calsport.org, Restore the Delta: restorethedelta.org SINGLE PAYER HEALTH CARE: Healthcare for All, http://www.healthcareforall.org/contra_costa.html CALIFORNIANS FOR DEMOCRACY: This group is working to place an initiative on the Nov. 2010 ballot that would require a simple majority to pass a budget and raise revenue  in California. For info., Sally Sweetser-925-335-2647 CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM: California Clean Money Campaign: www.caclean.org http://www.caclean.orghttp://cnn.com/shapeimage_3_link_0
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March Meeting The Nuclear (Power) Option: What’s the Impact on our Health and on the Environment? President Obama’s proposal to provide loan guarantees to build nuclear power plants has revived the debate about the safety, cost and greenhouse gas reduction potential of nuclear power. Dr. Robert Gould will discuss problems of accumulation of nuclear waste and proliferation of nuclear weapons as well as the diversion of resources from more sustainable and renewable energy technologies. Dr. Gould, a pathologist at Kaiser San Jose, is president of San Francisco Physicians for Social Responsibility and a national board member and past national president of Physicians for Social Responsibility. Wednesday, March 17, 7 pm Ygnacio Valley Library 2661 Oak Grove Rd., Walnut Creek Info: 946-0469 http://cnn.com/