Montgomery County Progressive Alliance, Progressive Democrats of
America, Democracy for Montgomery County, PeaceAction Montgomery, MoveOn
Monday May 25, 9:30 a.m. -- Transition Town Meeting pot luck breakfast
and discussion, 706 Erie Ave. in Takoma Park. Group is working on means
to develop more sustainable communities in face of peak oil and climate
crisis. Email Nbloch@igc.org for more information.
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 2:00 PM -- Heyser Farm Visit. This is working
farm using local student labor to produce local fruits, vegetables and
plants. We will have other leaders from Clean Energy Businesses present
to talk about Green Jobs. RSVP required, limited space. Contact Rosie
Engman rosie.engman@gmail.com to RSVP
Saturday May 30th, 3-4:30 pm -- Town Hall Forum on Single Payer Healthcare
Wheaton Library 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902 (Accessible to
all. Short walk/bus ride from Wheaton Metro (red line) "Of all the
proposals for healthcare reform, Single Payer (expanded and improved
Medicare for all) is the most efficient, most cost-effective, and best
approach. Why is it off the table? Learn about the pros and cons of
various reform proposals, and get involved with public advocacy."
Confirmed speakers include Dr. Margaret Flowers of the Physicians for a
National Health Care Program (one of the Baucus Eight!). Email Mike
Hersh for more information: mikehersh@mikehersh.com
Saturday May 30th, 11:30 a.m. -- Annual Peace Action Montgomery
Luncheon with Frida Berrigan (daughter of Phillip Berrigan and Elizabeth
McAlister) $20 donation. Contact Pat Salomon for further information
drpatsalomon@aol.com
Sunday May 31th, 11:00 a.m. -- District 20 Breakfast Los Arrieos
Restaurant (7926 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring 20910). This is a chance to
meet with and question our District 20 state legislators. Guest speaker
is Susan Turnbull, chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. Reservations
($10) and further information - Monica Ettinger at 301-891-0671
Sunday May 31, 10:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. -- Open House at Organic Farm, Pot
luck get-together and farm tour at Mike Tabor's Licking Creek Bend Farm,
928 Donahue Rd. Needmore, PA 17238 -- just under 2 hours from Takoma
Park/Silver Spring. An opportunity to connect with sustainable
agriculture (vegetable fields, fruit and Christmas trees, and good
people. Children welcome.) Bring a healthy dish to share. For more
information and directions, email esiegel2@igc.org
Thanks to Wally Malakoff and Rosie Engman for submitting events.
Please submit progressive events to me at mikehersh@mikehersh.com
Mike Hersh
Chairperson, Democracy for Montgomery County
Executive Director, Montgomery County Progressive Alliance
Steering Committee, Progressive Working Group
Maryland State Coordinator, Progressive Democrats of America
Montgomery County Council, MoveOn.org
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