Hosts: Merylee Shelton, Paul Fong and Carol Garvey; Co-Hosts: Annie Dandvati, Mohinder Mann, James Kim, Ben Menor, and David Cohen invite you to a fundraiser to secure Deepka Lalwani's victory in her race for Milpitas City Council. Deepka has been a community activist, working at the grassroots level in Milpitas for the past 14 years, and currently she chairs the Milpitas Planning Commission. She has been very active in mainstream politics and is a member of Democratic Central Committee, DAWN, and the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club. She has been endorsed by Congressman Mike Honda, Senator Liz Figueroa, current and former mayors of Milpitas, labor unions and many more. Having campaigned two years ago, Deepka has the experience and determination to win this race and became the first Indo-American Councilwoman in the City of Milpitas.
Sunday, October 3, 2004, 3 to 5 PM, Merylee Shelton's Home, 1460 Emory Street, San Jose, CA. Suggested donation $50. RSVP: merylee@sbcglobal.net.
Come see Ira Ruskin, Democrat for Assembly, debate his opponent, Steve Poizner. October 3, 2004, Sunday Evening 8:00 PM. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 178 Clinton Street (Corner of Brewster & Clinton), Redwood City, Ca.
The debate is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters and St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The League will moderate the debate.
Please join the Mission City Democratic Club in walking City of Santa Clara Precincts. Walkers will meet at the home of Mayor Patricia Mahan on Sunday Oct 3rd to get walking kits and pre-Printed Absentee ballots for Democrats that didn't vote in the primary from Chris Stampolis. If you are not experienced or don't want to walk alone we will pair you with someone.
Please RSVP so that the proper number of kits may be prepared. BBQ/Potluck Party to Follow Walk. For RSVP/Maps & more info contact the Santa Clara City Precinct Leads: Chris Stampolis, precinct-santaclara1@sccdp.org or Elizabeth Anderson, precinct-santaclara2@sccdp.org.
Arts and Crafts Market, S.E.E.D. Fundraiser for Kerry-Edwards Victory 2004. Sunday, October 3, 4-7 pm. Woman's Club, 475 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto. Featuring fine arts and crafts by more than 50 artists and artisans. Live music, wine, appetizers. Help Harvest the Votes! Donation: $20. S.E.E.D. is an independent group of private individuals supporting John Kerry.
Come watch the vice-presidential debate with other community leaders and Democrats. There will be discussion, commentary, and refreshments provided. Be there at 5:30 ready to see some great debating. San Jose UDC, 2400 Moorpark #206. For information call 408-482-5856.
Vice Presidential Debate: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, Tuesday, October 5 (9 pm Eastern, 6 pm Pacific)
The Future is Now... Join us for a rare Peninsula performance by Tuck and Patti to support John Kerry for President of the United States in the garden of the Honorable Liz and Rick Kniss, 1985 Cowper Street, Palo Alto with Jeremy Cohen's City Lights Jazz Trio. Wednesday, October 6, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Donor's choice - $500 or $250 per person. RSVP to Kathy Torgersen, 650-321-0722.
Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee meeting, basement cafeteria at 70 W. Hedding, SJ. 6:45 PM. 408-445-9500.
Second Presidential Debate: Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, Friday, October 8 (9 pm Eastern, 6 pm Pacific)
Congressman Mike Honda, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren cordially invite you to a Campaign Fundraiser for Ira Ruskin, Candidate for the 21st Assembly District. $100 guest, $250 friend, $500 advocate, $1000 sponsor, $3200 gold circle member at the home of Mark Hsu, 97 Isabella Ave, Atherton, 94027. Saturday, October 9, 2-4 pm. RSVP to ruskinevents@yahoo.com or 650-213-8358. For more information, visit iraruskin.org.
Help Rebecca Cohn Get her message on T.V. Rebecca's opponent is running TV ads filled with lies. It's time for the truth to be told. Join us for a fundraising event at Tom Cochran's home, 196 South 15th Street San Jose. October 12, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Television Conglomerate: $500 - Television Mogul: $250 - Network Operator: $100 - Cable Operator: $50 - Dan Rather - $25. RSVP: 408.235.7648.
Ron Cohn and Host Committee Steve Ellenberg, Doris Davis, Elliot Lepler
Judy Levin, Helaine Green, Eli Taub, Phil Kipnis, Howard May, Joe Sorger Invite You To Schmooz, Nosh(kosher style) and Imbibe while we Watch the last Presidential Debate and Support the re-election of Assemblywoman Rebecca Cohn. Wednesday, October 13, 5:30 to 8:00 PM (debate 6:00 to 7:30-come for all or part). Ron and Rebecca’s Home, 19475 Riesling Court, Saratoga, California. RSVP 408 235-7648 or E-mail to: cohn4assembly@yahoo.com.
Third Presidential Debate: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Wednesday, October 13 (9 pm Eastern, 6 pm Pacific)
Please join the celebration of the life and times of our remarkable friend Madge Overhouse, who died September 29 after a lengthy illness. The celebration will be on Saturday, October 16 at the IBEW Local 332 Union Hall. The address is 2125 Canoas Garden Avenue (at Almaden Road), San Jose. The program will begin at 2:00 PM.
Madge's extended family includes grassroots Democrats, members of organized labor, firefighters, Democratic candidates and elected officials, librarians, community arts and other non-profit leaders, friends who she kept in contact with for much of her 80 years, as well as a host of others who visited Madge to receive guidance from the Oracle of Santa Clara County.
After a short program we will have food and drink, as well as visit with old and new friends. If you have a dish you can bring, bring it. Just don't everyone bring the same thing.
As many of you know, the National Women's History Project has been putting together a history of Madge, including a video, to chronicle her motivations and accomplishments. If you would like to support this effort, please contribute to:
Madge Overhouse History Project
c/o National Women's History Project
3343 Industrial Drive, Suite 4
Santa Rosa, Ca 95403
Please join Alex Kennett, Dan Kenney, Mark Moore & Sylvia Hamilton
in support of ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOHN LAIRD, Saturday, October 16th, 1:00-3:00pm. An afternoon of BBQ and friendship at the home of Alex and Yarka Kennett, 15231 Perry Lane, Morgan Hill. RSVP to (831)420-2704, info@johnlaird.org or online at www.johnlaird.org. $35.00 requested contribution. Sponsor Levels--$1000-$2000.
Environmentalists for Ira Ruskin cordially invite you to a fundraiser party on Saturday, October 16 from 4-6pm in Palo Alto. Ira has been endorsed by the Sierra Club, CA League of Conservation Voters and Vote the Coast. We hope you can join us on Saturday to learn more about Ira and to support his campaign for State Assembly. Location: The solar-powered home of Tom & Sharon Wagner, 914 Matadero Avenue, Palo Alto. Donation: $50 or more. RSVP: To Eduardo Martinez, (650) 213-8019 or eduardo@iraruskin.org.
Ira's Environmental Record
Saving Energy.
Record: Ira led Redwood City into the business of subsidizing the use of energy-efficient appliances by promoting cost-saving incentives for energy- and water-efficient machines.
If Elected: Ira believes a top state priority should be keeping down the demand for gasoline by creating and adhering to a benchmark geared to the current level of use. Ira believes we should create policies and programs designed to ensure that benchmark is not exceeded and that it is eventually reduced, thereby reducing our reliance on oil.
Water Protection and Conservation
Record: Ira helped establish a leadership role for Redwood City in water conservation by setting up a reclamation program to irrigate public property with recycled potable water that would otherwise be lost to reuse.
If Elected: Ira believes there should be incentives for people and businesses to reduce or eliminate the use of fertilizers as well as penalties for operations that continue to pollute. We can protect waters from point and non-point pollution utilizing fees for discharges, including fees for agricultural discharges. In addition to pesticides and other harmful chemicals, sedimentation from logging is a serious source of pollution that requires us to consider assessing the contribution that logging makes to sedimentation by monitoring waterways up and downstream from timber harvests.
Protecting Trees
Record: Ira led the effort that reformulated municipal policy to preserve and plant trees throughout the city. Ira persuaded the council to call for a moratorium on sidewalk repair while Redwood City set new policies in place to enhance tree preservation. Additionally, Ira helped form a foundation called CityTrees, which raises funds for tree planting in neighborhoods throughout the city.
If Elected: Ira is strongly opposed to the clear-cutting of forests. As a result, Ira is supportive of two measures that would have protected ancient and old-growth forests from logging SB 217 (Sher) and SB 754 (Perata)). Without strong environmentalists in the Assembly, there is no guarantee that these centuries-old forests will survive for future generations to enjoy.
Protecting the Coast
Record: Ira helped create a successful partnership between the city and state to rid local sloughs of squatters and derelict boats. These were an unsightly blight on the water and a source of pollution marring San Francisco Bay with toxics from oil and sewage.
If Elected: With the Schwarzenegger administration and forecasted budget deficits for years to come, Ira has vowed to oppose efforts to reduce the funding for the California Coastal Commission. Ira also favors adding a provision to the California Coastal Act of 1976 requiring the commission to review local coastal plans and require that local agencies adopt changes reflecting new challenges such as newly-registered endangered species and topical threats to coastal ecosystems.
Improving Air Quality
If Elected: Ira supports the full implementation of AB 1493, authored by Assemblymember Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills). This landmark legislation will drastically reduce CO2 emissions from passenger vehicles and light trucks beginning in January 2006. Additionally, Ira will take a leadership role in broadening California's efforts to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and counter federal policy by supporting efforts now being explored to reduce greenhouse gases from stationary sources.
Dance Fundraiser for Ira Ruskin (Sponsored by Roots for Ruskin & the Stanford
Democrats). Date/time: Sunday, Oct. 17 6:30-8:30pm. Location: Flex-It Studio, 425 W. Evelyn Ave, Mtn. View (close to Castro, next to Mtn View Caltrain/light rail station). Fee: $15.00 minimum contribution. Light refreshment, silent auction etc.
Co-Chairpersons Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Congressman Mike Honda and Host Committee Cordially Invite You To A Campaign Fundraiser For Ira Ruskin, Candidate for 21st Assembly District. $100 — Guest, $250 — Friend, $500 — Advocate, $1,000 — Sponsor, $3,200 — Gold Circle Member at the home of John & Deborah Panighetti, 198 Loma Alta Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95030, Sunday, October 17th, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Barbecue provided by the San Mateo County Firefighters Association. Please RSVP to ruskinevents@yahoo.com or 650-213-8358. For more information on Ira's Campaign, please visit iraruskin.org.
Come watch a debate between the candidates running in the 21st Assembly Distrcit and the 11th Senate District. In the 21st AD: Ira Ruskin (D) vs. Steve Poizner (R) In the 11th SD: Joe Simitian (D), Allen Rice (Lib), Jon Zellhoefer (R). Tuesday, October 19, 2004. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, CA. Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Palo Alto.
Please join State Assemblyman Simon Salinas, Gilroy Councilmembers Charles Morales and Paul Correa, Dr. Peter Arrellano, Gilroy Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Dolores Huerta Foundation for a campaign fundraiser for ENRIQUE COLIN FOR SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE. Event will be at the home of Jerry & Michelle Gutierrez, 2761 Club Dr. (Eagle Ridge), Gilroy, from 7 to 9 pm. Suggested contributions from $50 to $250+. Please RSVP to Art Barron at gilroyart@aol.com or (408) 315-0854. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Celebrate Equal Rights with the LGBT community and their supporters
at a RALLY, BBQ & WALK for Ira Ruskin, Democrat for the 21st A.D. With Honored Guests Assemblyman Mark Leno, California Legislative LGBT Caucus Chair; Assemblyman John Laird, California Legislative LGBT Caucus Member; La Doris Cordell, Palo Alto City Councilwoman; Marina Gatto, Nationally recognized LGBT activist; and others. Saturday October 23rd @ 12:30pm. Program begins at 1:00pm • Walk from 1:30-5:30. At the Democratic Headquarters, 3898 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Walk-ins are welcome, RSVP preferred. RSVP and questions to Katie or Richard, katie@iraruskin.org or 650-213-8358 / 650-213-8019. For more information on Ira's Campaign, please visit www.iraruskin.org.
Please join Mayor Ron Gonzales at a Get Out the Vote Luncheon with Senator Barbara Boxer. Monday, October 25, 2004 (Seven Days Before the Election) 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, 170 South Market Street, San Jose. $2,500 Sponsor, $1,350 Host, $135 Ticket. For more information or to RSVP please contact Stefanie Roumeliotes at (408) 297-4052 x226 or stefanie@sgrconsultants.com.
Please join Hon. Blanca Alvarado, Hon. Cindy Chavez, Hon. Nora Campos, Joe Coto, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins and Neil Struthers at a reception on Thursday, October 28, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 pm for MANNY DIAZ, Assemblymember, 23rd District --- "Champion for the Community." At the home of Tom Cochran, 196 S. 15th Street, San Jose, $100/$250/$500/$1000 sponsorship, Special Guest: Hon. Zoe Lofgren. RSVP: (408) 313-8090.
Take a break from all the campaigning and celebrate Halloween with fellow Democrats. Come in costume if you'd like. We'll be having fun at the Moorpark Campaign Office, 2400 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 206, San Jose, at 7 pm on Saturday, October 30. Call 408-292-7934 for more information.
Help Us GET OUT THE VOTE For Our Democratic Candidates! Featuring Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Assemblywoman Sally Lieber, Assemblyman Joe Simitian, and Assembly Candidate Ira Ruskin. Walkers will leave from City Hall Plaza after the Rally. Saturday, October 30th @ 10:00am, Palo Alto City Hall Plaza, 350 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto.