Events

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Sunday, January 8, 2006
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Event Description:

Join HRC at the L-Word Season 3 Premiere Event at Guava Lamp!

  • Doors open: 6:00 PM
  • Show begins: 8:00 PM
  • Party: Pre-Screening

Event Sponsor:
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Event Website:
www.sho.com/site/lword/home.do

Event Fee:
Admission to screening is free and open to the public. $5 Pre-Party donation to the Human Rights Campaign suggested.


Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Start: 9:00 am
End: 6:30 pm

Event Description:

Republican Governor Rick Perry will be at the Greater Houston Builder Association this Wednesday at 9:30 AM to surgically reattach his lips to the builder’s ass. Let’s gather to protest Perry’s the culture of corruption, dishonesty, and failed policies. We will meet at 9:00 AM.
 
We hope to see you there!

Event Contact Name:
John Cobarruvias

Event Phone Contact Information:
281-486-5203


Thursday, January 12, 2006
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm

Event Description:

Come to the monthly meeting of the Progressive Action Alliance starting at 7:30 p.m. (30 minutes later than usual) Thursday, Jan. 12, at Leisure Learning Unlimited, 6th floor, Room 6.

Agenda items this month include:

Event Sponsor:
Progressive Action Alliance

Event Contact Name:
C. Lee Taylor

Event Phone Contact Information:
713-524-1944

Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
www.paa-tx.org

Event Fee:
Free


Saturday, January 14, 2006
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Event Description:

Harris County Democratic Party, Democracy for Houston, the Progressive Populist Caucus, and the Bay Area New Democrats invite you to a workshop for precinct organization. escramble('johncoby','sbcglobal.net');/workshop" target="_blank">Please RSVP! Registration starts at 8:00 am.

Event Sponsor:
Harris County Democratic Party

Event Contact Name:
John Cobarruvias, BAND

Event Phone Contact Information:
281-486-5203

Event Fee:
FREE to all Democrats and progressives


Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Event Description:

Please join us in the presentation of “The Trapped Flea Principle Other Weapons of Mass Instruction” with John Taylor Gatto, Author of  Dumbing Us Down & The Underground History of American Education.

Event Sponsor:
Houston Sudbury Group, a self-directed, democratic learning environment

Event Phone Contact Information:
713-880-2489 or 713-201-6704

Event Website:
www.houstonsudbury.org

Event Fee:
$16


Monday, January 16, 2006
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Event Description:

The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade is in downtown Houston, and we plan to be there to remind people that the struggle for peace and justice continues and that we need changes now as much as we did in the 1960's.


Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Event Description:

Harris County GREEN PARTY General Membership Meeting
6:30-9:00 PM, 3rd Monday of every month.

Tentative MAJOR TOPIC: Education Alternatives
Come out and join members of Harris County Green Party for this regular meeting -- open to all interested people.

Event Phone Contact Information:
713-705-5594

Event Website:
www.harriscountygreenparty.org/calendar/calendar.htm


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm

Event Description:

US OIL COMPANIES CONTINUE TO RAVAGE THE NIGER DELTA (NIGERIA) REMEMBER KEN SARO-WIWA, SLAIN OGONI LEADER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 7, 2005

LOCAL CONTACT: Dino Marcaccio, 281-788-5879, Email:

Event Sponsor:
MOSOP, Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People

Event Contact Name:
Dino Marcaccio

Event Phone Contact Information:
281-788-5879

Event Email Address:
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Friday, January 20, 2006
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Event Description:

Gary Anderson, our country’s renowned portrayer of Clarence Darrow, brings America’s most hated and celebrated attorney to Florida to recount his life and his greatest trials. Including the Scopes “Evolution Versus Creationism” Trial, murder and civil rights trials and his defense of the most hated in our society.

One show only. Friday January 20 at 7:30 pm $15/$12 student with advance reservation, $20 at the door. Reserve tickets by calling Sarah at 281-813-0660 or email escramble('sbh930','sbcglobal.net');">

Event Sponsor:
Unitarian Fellowship of Houston

Event Contact Name:
Sarah Berel-Harrop

Event Phone Contact Information:
281-813-0660

Event Email Address:
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Event Fee:
$20 at the door, $15/$12 student/senior w/ adv. reservation


Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Event Description:

Former foreign service diplomat and U.S. Army colonel Ann Wright said recently,"... dissent or criticism during wartime is many times considered by administration politicians as anti-patriotic or traitorous."  

Hear Ann Wright speak on Dissent in A Democracy at the Montgomery College Theater, Building D, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 25.  A suggested donation of $10 is requested for this event.

Event Sponsor:
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church

Event Phone Contact Information:
281-298-2780

Event Fee:
A suggested donation of $10 is requested for this event


Thursday, January 26, 2006
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Event Description:

The SE Texas Progressive Populist Caucus will join Democracy For Houston and the Progressive Action Alliance by hosting a workshop training session focused on the Precinct Convention(s) that are held immediately following the closing of the polls on Primary Election Day on March 7th.

Event Sponsor:
Progressive Populist Caucus, Democracy for Houston and the Progressive Action Alliance


Saturday, January 28, 2006
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Event Description:

Let's party!  Let's tell the world that change is in the air!  Let's make signs!

I have a 1st Amendment, and I plan to use it before it's completely taken away.  How about you?

Event Contact Name:
Bill Crosier

Event Email Address:
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Event Fee:
please RSVP and say what you can bring, so we can get a head count and see what other supplies may be needed


Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Start: 4:00 pm

Event Description:

Throw a House Party for the State of the Union Address

Does the thought of watching President Bush give the State of the Union address (scheduled for January 31) leave you feeling a bit depressed? We have the solution: Throw a house party to support UFPJ and your local peace and justice group. And have fun!

To support your efforts in hosting a house party, we have prepared a "Parties for Peace & Justice" kit, with instructions and a timeline for throwing a house party, a sample invitation, RSVP form and other support materials. We also have ideas for games and talking points to use for Bush's State of the Union Address, including a "Track the Lies" tally sheet. Visit the merchandise section of our website today to order stickers, posters, yard signs, and other party favors!

More info, or to find or organize a party: http://unitedforpeace.org/

Event Website:
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3168


Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Event Description:

January 31st is not the State of the Union.  It's a State of Emergency!  Join us as we Drown Out Bush's Lies. 

Bring musical instruments, noisemakers, boomboxes, kazoos, our voices--whatever!  We will not let Bush chart out the next year without hearing from the ones who are affected most by his regimes actions--THE PEOPLE.  Our Demand: Bush Step Down! And Take Your Whole Program With You!


Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm

Event Description:

Sojourners is encouraging people throughout the US to organize or attend speech-watching parties and discussions:

Organizing or attending a State of our Values watch is an easy and fun way to build community, discuss President Bush's speech with fellow people of faith, and contribute our voices to the national dialogue about whether our values and priorities as a nation are being met. Imagine this: With your passion and energy, we will organize hundreds of State of our Values watches in churches and communities of faith across the country. Think of the media story: "People of faith react to the State of the Union: News at 11." It's time to raise our prophetic voices together!

Never done anything like this before? We've put together a comprehensive tool kit that will help you through this process step by step. Organizers will also be able to participate in conference calls with Sojourners and Call to Renewal staff, as well as fellow organizers, to compare notes and ideas. Putting together a successful State of Our Values watch will be a rewarding, empowering, and fun experience.

To host a speech-watching party in your home, church, or other location, or to find one that's already planned near you.


Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Event Description:

The next Monthly DFH Meeting will be Wednesday, February 1st.  Join DFH as it hosts various candidates for the U.S. House including Ted Ankrum, David Murff, Jim Henley and others for a candidate's forum.  DFH members will have the opportunity to exchange questions with each of the candidates.

Event Sponsor:
Democracy for Houston

Event Website:
www.democracyforhouston.org


Saturday, February 4, 2006
Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

Event Description:

Bicycle Safety Class
Learn How to Cycle in Traffic
Weds, February 1st & Saturday Feb 4th

- Does the thought of bicycling on the street make you nervous?
- Would you like to learn techniques to teach your child to ride a bicycle safely?
- Are you interested in learning to change a tire and other basics of bicycle maintenance?

The Effective Cycling? program is designed to develop the craft and science of bicycling - the basic ability to use a bicycle with confidence and competence for pleasure, utility and/or sport under various highway, climate, terrain and traffic conditions.  This introductory course combines classroom discussion/activities and on-road practice of the principles of vehicular-style bicycling. Instructors are certified by the League of American Bicyclists and as such have undergone extensive and on-going training.

This basic 9 hour course is perfect as a primer for those cyclists who wish to gain a full understanding of how to safely operate a bicycle in a variety of situations. The 9 hour class includes learning how to perform a bicycle safety check, fixing a flat, interactive discussion, on-bike skills practice and student manual. Students will gain confidence knowing that they are riding legally and safely. Crash avoidance techniques and crash types will be discussed. Recommended for adults and children above 14.

WHEN:
Wed., Feb. 1, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm   Classroom (no bike needed)
Sat., Feb. 4, 9:00 am -  3:00 pm   On-bike Skills (need bike & approved helmet)

WHERE:  First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin, at the northwest corner of Southmore and Fannin, in the Museum District, Central Houston.

SPONSORS:  BikeHouston.org and First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston  www.firstuu.org

COST: Cost is $40.00, please mail a check as soon as possible payable to "BikeHouston" to P. Wang, 7711 Silent Star Ct, Houston TX 77095, or use PayPal to this email address. Please provide your e-mail address and phone number along with your check or PayPal payment. Fee can be reduced or waived if student has financial constraints.

INSTRUCTORS:   David Dick, Peter Wang, and Steve Colvin, League Certified Instructors.

CONTACT: For further information call Peter Wang at 713-513-2168.

Event Sponsor:
Bike Houston & First Unitarian Universalist Church-Social Ministries

Event Contact Name:
Peter Wang at 713-513-2168

Event Email Address:
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Event Fee:
$40 - includes book. No one turned away for lack of funds.


Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Event Description:

Building a majority, issue by issue", The Billie Carr Institute

Featured presentations and discussions

  • Voter surveys: Drs. Bob Stein, Stephen Klineberg, Richard Murray
  • Discussion panels about environmental and education issues
  • Candidates Bob Gammage (Gov.) and Nick Lampson (US House) & more

 
Targeted to activists, political club members and those newly involved in the political process, this workshop focuses on quality of life issues such as environment and education which are important to Democratic and independent voters in suburban and urban area campaigns.
 
To win elections in our region, Democrats need to communicate about issues important to Democrats as well as a segment of "independent" voters. We can't just shout at George W. Bush and complain about Tom DeLay, we need to speak intelligently about issues that a majority of voters care about.  That is what this conference is all about.
 
This event features briefings from the top survey research experts in the Houston region, discussions about key quality of life issues, and a special time for activists and volunteers to meet candidates.
 
To pre-register, email to

and pay only $5 at the door or $10 at door without pre-registration. No charge to students!
 
Register now - Tell fellow activists and friends!

Event Sponsor:
Harris County Democrats (HCD)

Event Email Address:
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Event Fee:
pay only $5 at the door or $10 at door without pre-registration


Monday, February 6, 2006
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Event Description:

From the Secretary of State

Last day for a person who is not a registered voter to submit a federal postcard application (FPCA) to receive a full ballot. Postmark with this date on the FPCA is proof that the applicant submitted the FPCA by this deadline. (Sec. 101.004). (See entry below for FPCA without postmark at the 22nd day before primary election day, February 13, 2006.)*


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