Next week we will be organizing a committee to be called Citizens for
Schools and Parks to advocate for passing the real estate transfer tax
in Orange County. This group will be ad-hoc and will dissolve after
this May's vote on the issue.
If you are concerned about school, park and open space funding in
Orange County and want to help pass this referendum, then please come
to this meeting. If you cannot come, then please email Mark_Chilton@hotmail.com to let us know how you can help.
Tomorrow is the FIFTH anniversary of the Iraq War! MoveOn.org is organizing vigils across the country. Here's ours...
We will be meeting on the fifth anniversary of our misguided invasion
of Iraq to honor and mourn the great loss this senseless war has meant
for the families of our service men and women and the loss of resource
our government could have used for humanitarian or economic purposes.
Address: 179 E. Franklin St., in front of the post office building (across from campus) (Map) Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Directions: 179 E. Franklin St., across from campus and in front
of the post office (near intersection with Henderson). There is parking
available on Franklin and some side streets with out charge after 6pm I
believe. There are also a couple of parking garages on Rosemary and the
planetarium parking lot are available but may still charge. Host: Sarah Nixon
Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location:
Peace and Justice Plaza at Franklin Street Post Office
From Emily Batchelder (batcheldere@gmail.com), with the Neal campaign:
Hey y'all,
Just a final reminder that the Women for Neal Meet & Greet is
this Tuesday, March 18th from 7-9pm at the Station at Southern Rail in
downtown Carrboro (see below for details and directions). Out of
respect for Eve Carson's memorial service, and to accommodate those
wishing to attend, we've pushed our event back an hour to begin at 7pm.
I've tried to incorporate as many of your issues as possible into
the agenda for Jim and I hope he has a chance to speak with you about
all of them, but please understand that in the interest of time, we've
primarily stuck to issues surrounding reproductive health and rights.
Also, please note that all ages are welcome to attend, those
purchasing alcoholic beverages will only be carded at the bar. I also
ask that in order to facilitate everyone comfortably, you please RSVP
by replying to this email with approximately how many guests you will
be attending with. Also, I know a lot of you forwarded this email on
(thank you, thank you, thank you!), so could you please forward this
email with the time change along, as well?
I still welcome any questions or concerns you may have and look forward to seeing you all there!
Thanks so much!
Cheers,
Emily
Date:
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 3:00am to 5:00pm
Location:
The Station at Southern Rail, next to Carr Mill, Weaver St, Carrboro
The Westboro Baptist Church is being called upon to protest at Eve Carson's memorial service tomorrow afternoon at the Dean Dome. A friend of mine who usually rides with the Patriot Guard says that he'll be counterprotesting Phelps' crew tomorrow afternoon, and all are welcome to join him. I'm a UNC alum and considering going to the service, if not also the counterprotest.
It's that time of year again, the sweet smell of campaigns are starting to fill the air. The Sierra Club will be hosting a forum on environmental issues for Orange County Commissioner candidates on Monday, March 17th at 7pm in Carrboro Town Hall. Members of the public are invited to attend, though it will be televised if you are unable to make it.
Because I get a number of questions regarding the process the Sierra Club takes to endorse local candidates, I wanted to explain exactly what it is we do to make our decisions. Rather than put you to sleep with a long written explanation, I took to my webcam and tried to describe the process as best I could. Enjoy by clicking "read more" below.
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