Mimi Kennedy, Jamie Raskin, Roger Manno, Heather Mizeur, Tom Hucker, Jay Nightwolf Winter

Actress /  Activist Mimi Kennedy will join the Host Committee--Maryland Senator Jamie Raskin, Delegates Roger Manno, Tom Hucker, and Heather Mizeur, PDA Vice Chairperson Steve Shaff, Board Member Joe Libertelli, Members of Maryland PNHP (as individuals), Democracy for Montgomery County--welcoming Pacifica Host / Activist Jay Nightwolf Winter, other progressive leaders and the public to a Healthcare NOT Warfare Benefit and report on the Donna Edwards campaign.

Come for dinner or dessert. Raffle and rally, plus coffee, cookies, salads, sandwiches, and other delicious food from the menu. $20.08 per ticket. $200 to join the Host Committee--10 tickets. Pay online here. You may also bring a check or cash to the event. Proceeds to help elect Donna Edwards and a more progressive Congress in 2008.

Public Transportation: Six blocks from Silver Spring Metro (Red Line) - Walk down East West Highway (410) / Ride On Bus 28 (towards Silver Spring) or free VanGo bus.

Win a special copy of the DVD "Uncounted--the new math of American elections," autographed by filmmaker David Earnhardt. 4 copies available. Other great items will be raffled. 

When: 6 PM - 9 PM Monday, June 2, 2008
Where: Mayorga Coffee Factory
8040 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Purchase Tickets online here.

Please join us at the Healthcare NOT Warfare benefit.

Please join us at the Healthcare NOT Warfare benefit.

Mimi Kennedy will join the Host Committee--Maryland Senator Jamie
Raskin, Delegates Roger Manno and Heather Mizeur, PDA Board Member Joe
Libertelli, Members of Maryland PNHP (as individuals), Democracy for
Montgomery County--welcoming progressive leaders, PDA activists, and the
public to a Healthcare NOT Warfare Benefit and report on the Donna
Edwards campaign.

Come for dinner or dessert: Raffle and rally, plus coffee, cookies,
other delicious food from the menu.

$20.08 per ticket. $200 to join the Host Committee--10 tickets.
Purchase Tickets online here:

https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=meet&c=5753832
* You may also bring a check or cash to the event. *

Proceeds to help elect Donna Edwards and a more progressive Congress in
2008. We'll organize volunteers for the Donna Edwards campaign, and hear
a report from her team.

When: 6 PM - 9 PM Monday, June 02, 2008

Where: Mayorga Coffee Factory
8040 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=8040%20Georgia%20Ave%20Silver%20Spring%20MD%2020910

Six blocks from Silver Spring Metro (Redline)
down East West Highway (410) or Ride On Bus 28 (towards Silver Spring)
of free VanGo bus

Purchase Tickets online here:

https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=meet&c=5753832
* You may also bring a check or cash to the event. *

P.S. Please sign the Healthcare NOT Warfare petition and ask your
friends to sign as well:

https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=meet&c=2397662

StopsSlots Montgomery Mtg Tomorrow 7:30 pm

Tomorrow evening (5/29) at 7:30 pm at Takoma Park Middle School
the first Organizational Meeting of StopsSlots Montgomery will occur. Hope
some of you are able to make it and be with several members of our
Delegation and County Council.

Upcoming health care-related events

Upcoming health care-related events (please share this info. with single
payer advocates and other interested people):

1. UHCAN planning meeting Members and non-members all welcome.
When: Thursday, (tomorrow!) 5/29, 7:15
Where: Diocesan Center (of Episcopal Diocese of Md, 4 E. University
Pkwy, Baltimore)
Agenda: (1) put out mailing regarding planned 6/19 demonstration against
healthcare insurance company, and for fundraising;
(2) plan for 6/19 event.

2. Healthcare NOT Warfare Benefit with Mimi Kennedy:

https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=meet&c=3615923
Mimi Kennedy will join the Host Committee--Maryland Senator Jamie
Raskin, Delegates Roger Manno, Heather Mizeur, and Tom Hucker, PDA Vice
Chair Steve Shaff and Board Member Joe Libertelli, Maryland PNHP*,
Democracy for Montgomery County--welcoming progressive leaders,
activists, and the public to a Healthcare NOT Warfare Benefit. Raffle
and rally, plus coffee, cookies, other delicious food from the menu.
$20.08 per person.

When: 6 PM - 9 PM Monday, June 02, 2008
Where: Mayorga Coffee Factory 8040 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(6 blocks from Silver Spring metro, Red Line)
Sign up here:

https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=meet&c=3615923

3. *Maryland Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program
Meeting For Members Old and New--All are welcome
Saturday, 9 am to 12 June 7, 2008
Mercy Hospital, Weinberg Building "Dublin Room"
227 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202

Join us for the first meeting of the renewed Maryland State Chapter of
Physicians for a National Health Program. Get informed and get involved.
If you are not already a member, come and find out why you should join
with over 15,000 members. See the new movie "Health, Money and Fear."
Breakfast provided. RSVP to conversationcoalition@gmail.com Free parking

Canvass for PDA-VA endorsed candidate Leslie Bryne

The Virginia chapter of Progressive Democrats of America (PDA-VA) will
be conducting a canvass for PDA-VA endorsed candidate Leslie Bryne, who
is running for the Democratic nomination in 11th Congressional District,
on Saturday, May 31. Please join us!

We will be meeting with campaign staff in the parking lot of the Mason
District Government Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 at
10:00 A.M. We will be canvassing nearby in Mason District.

The campaign will provide talking points, instructions and walk
sheets. If you have any questions and to RSVP, please contact Stephen
Spitz at (703)845-9294.

Stephen Spitz, 11th CD PDA point person

Healthcare NOT Warfare Benefit

Progressive Democrats of America Healthcare NOT Warfare Benefit with
Mimi Kennedy

Mimi Kennedy will welcome Maryland Senator Jamie Raskin, Del. Roger Manno
and other progressive leaders, activists, and the public to Mayorga
Coffee Factory
for a Healthcare NOT Warfare Benefit. Purchase Tickets online here:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=meet&c=2397662

Proceeds to help elect Donna Edwards and a more progressive Congress in
2008.
$20.08 per ticket. $200 to join the Host Committee (includes 10 tickets).

Raffle and rally, plus coffee, cookies, other delicious food from the menu.

When: Monday, June 02, 2008 - 6 PM - 9 PM
Where: Mayorga Coffee Factory
8040 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=8040+Georgia+Ave+Silver+Spring,+MD++20910

Six blocks from Silver Spring Metro down East West Highway (410)
or Ride On Bus 28 (towards Silver Spring) / VanGo

Purchase Tickets online here:
https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/donate.asp?formid=meet&c=2397662

Tues 5/20 Maryland Legislative Wrap-Up

We will NOT be meeting at Saigonese June 3rd

Come to the May 20th and the June 24th meetings--both in Rockville--and
the PDA Fundraiser TBA

Maryland Legislative Wrap-Up in Rockville
See the full listing:

http://democracyforamerica.com/events/29225-maryland-legislative-wrap-up

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Where: Rockville Library
Conference Room #2 Upstairs
21 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850

Confirmed speakers:
MD Senator Rich Madaleno
MD Del. Roger Manno

Possible other State legislators TBA

Legislative Wrap Up: What happened in Maryland and how it affects your life

Space is limited. RSVP NOW to Sharon Polidoro at sepolidoro@yahoo.com

Short walk from the Rockville Metro on the Red Line
Parking in the Municipal lot across the street, Garage near the library
Public Transportation: http://www.wmata.com/

Light refreshments will be served.

Democracy for Montgomery County is a local Democracy for America
inspired organization that supports progressive issues and candidates.

For more info see: http://www.dfalink.com/montgomerycounty
Or contact: Sharon Polidoro at sepolidoro@yahoo.com

MCPA Legislative Wrap Up TOMORROW

Please attend our Legislative Wrap Up TOMORROW

Confirmed speakers:
Maryland Sen. Jamie Raskin
MD Del. Ana Sol Gutierrez
MD Del. Jeff Waldstreicher

Agenda: The Public Good vs. Special Interests in Politics
Plus the presidential contest, state and local decisions that will
affect your life.

Space is limited. RSVP NOW!
http://democracyforamerica.com/events/28835-legislative-wrap-up-with-elected-officials

Saigonese Restaurant
11232 Grandview Ave
Silver Spring (Wheaton), MD 20902
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=11232+Grandview+Ave,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20902
Event Date: May 6, 2008
Event Time: 7:00 PM
Venue Name: Saigonese Restaurant
Address: 11232 Grandview Ave
City: Wheaton
State: MD
Zip Code: 20902
Website: http://www,saigoneserestaurant.com/

Space is limited. RSVP NOW!
http://democracyforamerica.com/events/28835-legislative-wrap-up-with-elected-officials

Tons of Parking in the Municipal lot across the street
Short walk from Wheaton Metro: http://tinyurl.com/26kgu3
Public Transportation: http://www.wmata.com/

Please join the Montgomery County Progressive Alliance:
http://groups.google.com/group/mcprogressivealliance

MCPA works to advance equal and civil rights, clean and safe
communities, high quality health care and education, verified voting,
secure retirement, freedom, fairness and opportunity for all. We founded
the MCPA to make a positive difference on local, state and national issues.

We support progressive candidates and promote fair election and campaign
practices to enable meaningful participation in our democracy. We demand
fair and unbiased media to counter the right-wing corporate media. We
research and formulate policy, support causes and candidates, and
organize events, fund raisers, and campaigns to advance our ideals. To
subscribe, send a message to:
mcprogressivealliance-subscribe@googlegroups.com

Sunday 5/4 Benefit for Progressive Maryland

House Party to Benefit Progressive Maryland

Host: Sean Dobson
Location: 506 Dartmouth Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=506+Dartmouth+Ave,+Silver+Spring,+MD+20910
When: Sunday, May 4, 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Phone: 301-495-7004

Sean writes: "Please join Caroline and me for a house party in support
of Progressive Maryland. As many of you know, I am the executive
director of Progressive Maryland and I am thrilled to be able to
describe for you how PM fights for working families and creates
opportunity for all in our state. We will be serving drinks and
appetizers, and of course all contributions will be voluntary. So we
hope you can join us for a casual night out on our deck. If you have any
questions, you can reach me at the office at 301-495-7004."

To Learn More About Progressive Maryland:: www.progressivemaryland.org

As a political contribution to a 501 (c) (4) organization, your gift to
Progressive Maryland, Inc. is not tax-deductible and not subject to any
fiscal limitations.