Democracy For the Heart of America

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MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEBATE, THURSDAY, MAY 22

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CASS CO. CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 22
The Cass Co. Central Democratic Committee will meet on Thursday, May 22, at The Butcher Block Grille in the Mill-Walk Mall in Harrisonville. Dinner is available for $10 and begins at 6:30 pm. The meeting begins at 7:00. Everyone is invited to attend.

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ALONZO IN THE PARK, FRIDAY, MAY 16
Join Juan Alonzo, candidate for State Representative 123rd District, for a Picnic in the Park on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. in the Lion's Shelter at Raymore Memorial Park, 400 Park Lane, Raymore, MO. Please come visit with Juan and partake in a little barbecue and possibly some surprise entertainment. Suggested contribution $15.00. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring your family, friends and neighbors. The menu consists of pulled pork, beans, chips, drinks & brownies. If anyone could

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RECEPTION FOR BETH GRUBB, STATE REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE, SATURDAY, MAY 10
A reception for Beth Grubb, candidate for State Representative 122nd District, will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 2:00-4:00 pm., at the Pollakowski Home, 31 Highway M, Odessa, MO. Beth's district takes in the northeast section of Cass Co. but she needs our help to get her elected and help the Democrats get a majority in the house. Please RSVP to grubbforthehouse@gmail.com or call 816-690-8188. Host $200, Sponsor $100, suggested contribution $25.

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MISSOURI STATE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS, COLUMBIA, MO, SATURDAY, MAY 10
The Missouri Democratic Party will hold its State Convention on Saturday, May 10, in Columbia, Missouri, at the Columbia Holiday Inn Expo Center. Delegate and Alternate Registration begins at 9:00 am and ends at 11:00 am. All Cass County delegates and alternates for both Clinton and Obama need to contact Don Long at 816-380-5270 or email Don612610@aol.com to let him know if you will or will not be attending. We need a strong showing of Cass Co. Democrats so we want to make sure all our positions are filled.

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CASS CO. DFA MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 8
The Cass Co. DFA will meet on Thursday, May 8, at the German-American Klubhaus in Belton at 6:30 pm.

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CASS CO. WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 8
Thursday, May 8, at the Pearl Street Grill on the Harrisonville Square at noon. Lunch is available for $12. Everyone is invited to attend (even you guys out there). Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11. If possible, bring your mom to lunch, especially if she is a Democrat.

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Mark the date of Saturday, October 4 for a major Democratic Party event in Wyandotte County. More on that later.
Scott Mackey
scottmackey08@yahoo.com

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The Greater Kansas City Labor Day Parade and Picnic will be on Monday, September 1. Contact Vicki Tarpley at 816-213-3011 or email lynnmarketing@comcast.net

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The weekend of June 27-28 is the return of the KCK Street Blues Festival, at a new location this year. The festival will be held at 13th and State Avenue and admission is free. KCK residents Millage Gilbert, Blue 88, and Lonesome Hank will be performing, along with several other area and touring musicians. This year's Living History Tribute Show features Myra Taylor, who is the queen of the 2008 fest.

Stage performances will be from 6-10 pm on Friday night and 1-10 pm on Saturday. Lawnchairs and coolers are welcome and concessions will be available.

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Sponsored by the KCK NAACP. the Juneteeth Celebration will be on Saturday, June 21st from 10 am to 5 pm at Quindaro Park, 34th Street and Sewell. Admission is free, and food, entertainment and concessions will be available. Juneteenth honors the date in 1865 that slaves in Texas were made aware of the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued two years earlier. For more info, contact Cedric Patton at ksstnaacpycd@aol.com or call the NAACP office at 913-281-7900.

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KCKCC sponsors the annual Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival this Saturday, May 10th, from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. This event celebrates the various cultures and heritages of people that live, work or have educational ties to our community. There will be ethnic foods and clothing and other items for sale. Also, there will be dancers and vocalists performing traditional ethnic music, along with activities for children. The festival will be held at the KCKCC Field House and offers free admission and parking. For more information, contact Curtis V. Smith at 913-288-7314 or email cvsmith@kckcc.edu

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Greater Kansas City Democracy for America will hold its 4th Annual Progressive Values picnic on Saturday, June 14, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the main shelter in Loose Park in Kansas City. The shelter is at the entrance between 56th and 57th Streets on Wornall Road.
Entertainment! Speakers! Games! Surprises! Politics!
GKCDFA will provide hotdogs, bratwurst, rolls, chips, condiments, drinks, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils.
You provide the conversation, fun, a side dish or dessert to share, and a toiletry donation for the Rose Brooks Center.

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RECEPTION FOR MIKE WAGNER, CANDIDATE FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE, APRIL 24

You are invited to a kick-off reception for Mike Wagner, candidate for Circuit Judge of the 17th District, on Thursday, April 24, at The Galvez on the Harrisonville Square from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. This event is hosted by Kenny & Teresa Hensely, Kevin & Jackie Anderson, Don & Sharon Long. Please come, meet and talk with Mike and join other Democrats in helping him kick off his campaign to be our next Circuit Court Judge.

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COFFEE WITH REP. LUKE SCAVUZZO, SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Luke Scavuzzo, State Representative for the 124th District, invites you to join him for a cup of coffee on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Butcher Block Grill (formerly Partners) in the Mill-Walk Mall, Harrisonville. Stop by, have some coffee with Luke and discuss the latest legislative issues. If you can’t make it on Saturday, April 5, you can always contact Luke at his office by calling 573-751-4072 or emailing to Luke.Scavuzzo@house.mo.gov.

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CASS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING, THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Vickie Walker, past St. Rep., and long time local activist, is going to be the speaker at the Cass County Democratic Women's luncheon on Thursday, April 10th. Vickie has a weekly radio show about recycling and local food growing, and could be a great resource. She's definitely always interesting! Lunch is at noon at the Pearl Street Grill on the NE corner of the Harrisonville square. Lunch is $12. And yes - men are always welcome.

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Join me at the next Coffee with Cleaver

Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Raytown
8 to 10 AM
City Grounds Café
6200 Raytown Trafficway
Raytown, Missouri 64133

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Help House Democratic Leader Paul LeVota Continue to Move Missouri Forward!!

We are looking for a few good Democrats to help Paul make phone calls to identify unknown voters in his district. The ACTIVATE project- an automatic dialer system- is being used across the state of Missouri to prepare Democratic candidates for the November elections, and regain a Democratic majority in the Missouri House.
Don't miss this opportunity to help Paul win Re-Election, and ensure victory in November!!
DATE: Sunday April 6, 2008
TIME: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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House Democratic Leader Paul LeVota is turning 40!
Please join us for TWO BIG birthday celebrations and re-election kickoffs!
Thursday March 20, 2008
4:30 to 6:30 PM
Tim's Pizza
In the Country Meadows
17201 East 40 Highway
Independence MO 64055
AND
7:00 to 10:00 PM
Kennedy's Bar & Grill in Waldo
512 W 75th St
Kansas City MO 64114
RSVP to Laura 720-318-9862
Make checks payable to LeVota for Missouri
Contribution level is $325 per individual, corporation, or PAC