Democracy For the Heart of America

MISSOURI STATE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S MEETING, JUNE 20-21
The Missouri Federation of Democratic Women's Club will meet in Jackson, MO, at the Drury Inn & Suites for a fundraising auction on Friday, June 20, followed on Saturday, June 21, by its annual meeting. If you are interested in attending, please contact cassdemocrats@aol.com for more information.

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Join me at the next
Coffee with Cleaver in Grandview
Saturday June 21, 2008, from 8:00 until 10:00 AM
at the Hard Bean Cafe
801 Main St.
Grandview, MO
Congressman Cleaver wants to share the latest news from the capitol, and hear your concerns and comments. He visits in a different town or area each month so we can all be heard and stay informed.

This month's Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet this
Saturday, June 21 at The Woodlands dog track, 9700 Leavenworth Road. Kansas
Deputy Attorney General Rick Guinn will be our speaker.
Rick is the head of the Criminal Justice Division of the Attorney General's
office. He is also the Democratic candidate for Johnson County District
Attorney this year. Attorney General Steve Six has rescheduled for our January
breakfast.
A buffet is available at 8:15 am and the program begins at 9:00.
Cost for the buffet is ten dollars, which includes tax, service and

PATIO PARTY FOR JUAN ALONZO, SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Mike and Susie Gnefkow will host a Patio Party for Juan Alonzo on Saturday, June 21, from 7 to 9 pm at
their home (1912 Herald Dr., Raymore). Appetizers and drinks served. Suggested contribution $25. Let's show Juan our support by joining him for a casual evening. Bring along some friends and/or neighbors who have yet to meet him.

Croatian Day Picnic - 5 pm-11 pm

After the 4 pm Mass at St. John's, the St. John's Catholic Club sponsors the annual Croatian Day Picnic on the Strawberry Hill Museum grounds at 4th Street and Barnett. Admission is free, and the picnic features food and drinks, raffles and dancing. Music is by the Don Lipovic Band.

LUKE LUAU, TUESDAY, JUNE 24
You are invited to join State Representative Luke Scavuzzo as he kicks off his 2008 campaign on Tuesday, June 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm, located at The Galvez on the Harrisonville Square. Be sure to wear your Hawaiian shirt. The leis will be provided. Your financial support is appreciated at any level (Sponsor-$325, Host-$150, Friend-$50, Individual-$20). We hope to see you there. Refreshments and a cash bar will be provided. Please RSVP to Debbi at 816-380-6790.

Living Beyond Depression:
Seven Daily Lifestyle Choices to Support Wellness and Reduce Risk of Relapse
Tuesday, June 24, 7 PM
Liberty Oaks Elementary School
8150 N. Farley
Kansas City, MO 64158
Register at www.RoxanneRenee.com

--a fundraiser for the Mental Health Association of the Heartland,
suggested donation of $10 per person, payable at the door,
larger donations welcome!
--a collaborative effort of 17 different community organizations
--featuring 12 Presenters/Panelists, including JOSH REED
LIMITED SEATING -- register today at www.RoxanneRenee.com

BELTON COMMUNITY DAYS, JUNE 26-28 (booth & parade)

Start and end times plus opportunities to help will be forthcoming. Stay Tuned!!!

CASS CO. CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING, THURSDAY, JUNE 26
The Cass Co. Central Democratic Club meeting will be held on Thursday, June 26, at the Butcher Block Grille in the Mill-Walk Mall in Harrisonville. The speakers for the evening will be the District 1 (South) Commissioner candidates - Greg Durnell, Terry Wilson and Jim Barnard. Also speaking will be Charles Wheeler, candidate for Missouri State Treasurer. Dinner ($10) begins at 6:30 followed by the meeting and speakers at 7:00.
...AND DOOR KNOCKING BEGINS

BELTON COMMUNITY DAYS, JUNE 26-28 (booth & parade)

Start and end times plus opportunities to help will be forthcoming. Stay Tuned!!!

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.

Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28 - 6-10 pm Friday, 1-10 pm Saturday

Eighth (Almost) Annual KCK Street Blues Festival
The weekend of June 27-28 is the return of the Annual KCK Street Blues Festival, at a new location this year. The festival will be held at 13th and State Avenue and admission is free.

BELTON COMMUNITY DAYS, JUNE 26-28 (booth & parade)

Start and end times plus opportunities to help will be forthcoming. Stay Tuned!!!

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.

Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28 - 6-10 pm Friday, 1-10 pm Saturday

Eighth (Almost) Annual KCK Street Blues Festival
The weekend of June 27-28 is the return of the Annual KCK Street Blues Festival, at a new location this year. The festival will be held at 13th and State Avenue and admission is free.

COFFEE WITH KRISTI, SATURDAY, JUNE 28
The Cass Co. Democratic Women's Club will host Kristi Kenney, candidate for 120th District State Representative for a Coffee at BJ's Diner in Archie, Saturday, June 28, from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Take Highway 71 to the Archie exit, turn east to the first intersection, then turn north. BJ's Diner will be on your left. Come visit with Kristi and enjoy a hot cup of brew.

The Missouri Women's Leadership Coalition
Cordially invites you to the
"Gathering of the MWLC Tribe"
Saturday, June 28th, Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Boone County Government Center
Chambers Meeting Room
801 E. Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201-7733

Program:

Welcome from Rosemary Smithson
MWLC President

Meet the 2008 Candidates
Legislative Awards
Presented by Kelly Schultz
Candidate for State Rep. District 21
Andria Simckes
Candidate for Missouri Treasurer
Hon. Judy Baker
Candidate for US Congress
Q & A on Running for Office

$30.00 - Includes Lunch
RSVP:

What Would Woody Do? (WWWD)
Where songwriting meets social conscience.

In addition, there will be a tribute celebration/performance for Millage Gilbert's 70th birthday on Sunday, June 29th from 6 to 10 pm at Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester, in the East Bottoms of Kansas City, Missouri. Admission is six dollars, $10 per couple.

From our own Cass County Democrat Youth of the Year (2007), Zack Werkowitch
BODY OF WAR
Screening in KC
We have scheduled a screening for BODY OF WAR here in KC at the Screenland next week.
This film by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro tells the story of Tomas Young, a soldier from KC who was paralyzed in Iraq in 2004 on his 5th day of duty.
Tomas has been battling complications and is currently hospitalized at St Luke's.
This will be the only chance to see the movie in KC before the DVD comes out.
The movie will be shown at the Screenland, 1656 Washington:
Monday June 30 at 7 pm

From our own Cass County Democrat Youth of the Year (2007), Zack Werkowitch.
BODY OF WAR
Screening in KC
We have scheduled a screening for BODY OF WAR here in KC at the Screenland next week.
This film by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro tells the story of Tomas Young, a soldier from KC who was paralyzed in Iraq in 2004 on his 5th day of duty.
Tomas has been battling complications and is currently hospitalized at St Luke's.
This will be the only chance to see the movie in KC before the DVD comes out.
The movie will be shown at the Screenland, 1656 Washington:

From our own Cass County Democrat Youth of the Year (2007), Zack Werkowitch:
BODY OF WAR
Screening in KC
We have scheduled a screening for BODY OF WAR here in KC at the Screenland next week.
This film by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro tells the story of Tomas Young, a soldier from KC who was paralyzed in Iraq in 2004 on his 5th day of duty.
Tomas has been battling complications and is currently hospitalized at St Luke's.
This will be the only chance to see the movie in KC before the DVD comes out.
The movie will be shown at the Screenland, 1656 Washington:

You’re Invited to a Special Discussion of Missouri’s State Budget
How Missouri's Budget Decisions Affect Every Missourian
The Missouri Budget Project estimates that the State will face a $500 million budget shortfall by Fiscal Year 2010.
Do you…..
$ Wonder how MO can go from a $500 million “surplus” in Fiscal Year 2008 to a $500 million shortfall in FY 2010?
$ Want to know what the long-term implications are for funding Missouri’s Critical Services?
$ Want to know what you can do about it?
JOIN US ON:
Wednesday, July 9, 3:00 pm TO 5:00 pm
Location:

You’re Invited to a Special Discussion of Missouri’s State Budget
How Missouri's Budget Decisions Affect Every Missourian
The Missouri Budget Project estimates that the State will face a $500 million budget shortfall by Fiscal Year 2010
Do you…..
$ Wonder how MO can go from a $500 million “surplus” in Fiscal Year 2008 to a $500 million shortfall in FY 2010?
$ Want to know what the long-term implications are for funding Missouri’s Critical Services?
$ Want to know what you can do about it?
JOIN US ON:
Wednesday, July 9, 3:00 pm TO 5:00 pm
Location:

MICHELLE OBAMA TO KANSAS CITY, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 10
Michelle Obama will be in Kansas City Thursday morning, July 10, at 10:00 am at UMKC Pearson Hall for a women's event/roundtable discussion on the economy. Unfortunately we do not have any details yet about how to obtain tickets, but the Obama campaign is working on this. We will email information as soon as we receive it. Stay tuned.

CASS COUNTY WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING, THURSDAY, JULY 10
The Cass Co. Women's Democratic Club Meeting will be held Thursday, July 10th, at noon at the Pearl Street Grill on the NE corner of the Harrisonville Square. Cass County Prosecutor Teresa Hensley will give a presentation about self defense. This is an important subject and we invite the public to attend. Lunch is available for $12.00. For more information contact cassdemocrats@aol.com.

July 11, Friday, 6:00pm-
We need your help this Friday evening at the Cross Roads Art Walk where we will be performing street theater and leafleting and collecting petition signatures.
Cross Roads Art Walk –delayed 1st Friday
Cross Roads Art district – Exact location to be announced
Leafleting and “Your Tax Dollars for Sale” Street Theater
Perform in Street Theater scene
Email me at iharritt@afsc.org if you can help.

Join me at the next Coffee with Cleaver

Congressman Cleaver invites you to come hear the latest
news from DC and to share your thoughts and concerns.

July 12, 2008
8-10 a.m.
Sugar Creek
Ernie's Steakhouse & Kross Lounge
605 N. Sterling
Sugar Creek, MO 64054

COFFEE WITH BETH GRUBB, SATURDAY, JULY 12
The Cass Co. Women's Democratic Club will sponsor a coffee for Beth Grubb, candidate for State Representative 122nd District, on Saturday, July 12, in Pleasant Hill at The 113 Cafe (113 Wyoming St.) at 8:30 am. Please stop by for a free cup of coffee, visit with Beth about your issues and concerns, or volunteer to help her with the campaign.

Don't forget the Jeff Harris reception on July 12, 12:30 PM at the
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Local Lodge 778
9404 Grandview Rd
Kansas City MO 64132
Serving hamburgers, hot dogs, lemonade, and beer

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING/HOUSE PARTY FOR CLEVELAND & WEST LINE DEMOCRATS, JULY 12
Cleveland and West Line Democrats are invited to attend a Neighborhood Meeting at the home of Judy McKim at 4 pm, Saturday, July 12. Kevin Stamps will make a brief presentation, and there will be time to socialize and sign up for several volunteer activities. Call Judy at 618-3638 or email jkmckim100@yahoo.com to get directions to her house. All are welcome.

CASS COUNTY FAIR, JULY 18 -20, PLEASANT HILL

CASS COUNTY FAIR, JULY 18 -20, PLEASANT HILL

The July Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet this Saturday, July 19 at The Woodlands dog track, 9700 Leavenworth Road. The forum hosts Democratic candidates in contested August 5 primaries. Tri-County AFL-CIO President Donna Birks will also speak.

A buffet is available at 8:15 am and the program begins at 9:00. Cost for the buffet is ten dollars, which includes tax, service and tip; seven dollars for students and those with limited income.

I'd like to invite you to my 3rd annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Community Fair JEFF SMITH 3on 3, on July 19th at Fairground Park. Please read about the success of the event from last year 3 on 3 Recap or 2008 Legislative report page 6.

This Saturday is also the date of Let's Take Kansas Back, a Unity Rally for Obama from Noon to 2 pm, sponsored by the African-American Democratic Caucus of Wyandotte County and the Wyandotte County Democratic Central Committee. It will be at the gymnasium at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Avenue. Our goal is to encorage, motivate and promote the spirit of unity in our Party with a meet and greet rally. Doors open at 11:30 am. For further information, contact Barbara Ikerd at 522-2512 or belbaybee2@aol.com or Shirley Carter-Ikerd at 788-7330. (913)

CASS COUNTY FAIR, JULY 18 -20, PLEASANT HILL

GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR DANNY POWELL IN ARCHIE, JULY 20