Houston Activism and Events for March

[PDittie]

(not all of March, just what's left):

-- Rep. Alma Allen's staff will give the Meyerland Democratic Club a legislative update at their monthly meeting on Monday the 21st at Poblano's Mexican Grille and Cantina, 9865 S. Post Oak Rd. (Meyer Park Shopping Center), S. Post Oak and W. Bellfort. Meeting begins at 7 pm; come at 6:30 for dinner and socializing.

-- also on Monday, the Area 5 Democrats get our future Governor, Chris Bell, as guest speaker. They meet at the PACE Union Hall, 302 Pasadena Blvd. in Pasadena from 7:30 to 8:30.

-- Tuesday March 22nd, the Harris County Young Democrats will screen "Mass Media in Times of War", a documentary featuring Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! which takes the media to task for their too-compliant treatment of the Bush administration's justifications for the Iraq invasion. Following there will be a panel discussion led by Dr. Bob Buzzanco, professor of history and Dr. Garth Jowett, professor of media studies at the University of Houston, and Harvey Rice, a Houston Chronicle reporter who covered the war for the newspaper from Iraq. The meeting begins at 7:30 pm. at the Artery, 5401 Jackson (at Prospect). For more information visit www.harriscountyyd.org or email [e-mail].

-- KANDO (Katy Area New Democratic Organization) will host Barbara Radnofsky on Tuesday, March 22 beginning at 7 pm. They meet in the downstairs meeting room at the Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., in Katy. Contact Rhonda Coleman at 713-304-2975 or visit the club page at [e-mail]

-- the West Houston Democrats have their weekly Legislative Lunch on Wednesday the 23rd (and the 30th) at Sandy's Produce Market, Katy Fwy. between Dairy Ashford and Kirkwood (on the south side) from 11:30 until 1 pm.

-- the monthly Environmental Initiative for Houston Region Democrats will be Monday, March 28 from 6-8 pm at the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters, 1445 N. Loop West, Suite 110. Contact Stephanie Hrabar at 713-683-0638 for more information.

-- Amy Goodman will be the guest lecturer on "Independent Media in the Time of War", Tuesday March 29th at the River Oaks Theatre, 2009 West Gray, beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets online at www.kpft.org are $12 for members, students, seniors, and those on a fixed income and $15 for others ($35 is the cost for a basic membership). If lack of funds are of concern, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities. Call 713-526-4000 for details on volunteering. Amy's book, EXCEPTION TO THE RULERS, will be available for purchase. For details about the pre-lecture benefit reception, call Donna at x315 (reservations available for a higher donation - call for details).

-- and Jay Aiyer will kick off his campaign for Houston city council (At-Large Position 2) at the Four Seasons Hotel on Wednesday, March 30th from 5:30 to 7:30. Contact Sondra Haltom for more info: [e-mail]

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Did I leave something out, or make a mistake? Post any additions or corrections here.

[PDittie]

1. HC Women's Political Caucus Tues., 3/22

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Harris County Women's Political Caucus is Tuesday, March 22 at Fu Kim (off of Fannin & McGowan in Midtown). Arrive at 6:30 pm for dinner & networking; 7:15 pm meeting.

Topics of discussion include screenings & endorsements for May elections (Goose Creek ISD, City of Pasadena, etc.), the November City of Houston elections, candidate recruitment committees for 2006, and officer elections for HCWPC Board.

And planning for the Shattered Glass Reception and nominees (Shattered Glass Awards go to women who have helped break the glass ceiling in their chosen profession or endeavor --the Caucus seeks nominations and committee members).

Governing members only are allowed to vote on endorsements and run/vote for the HCWPC offices. You may activate or renew your membership and can also pay via PayPal on the NWPC-TX website at www.txwpc.org .

Contact Ginny Stogner at [phone] for more info.

[merci_me]

2. At WHDC on Saturday it was announced

that Hillary Clinton would be in Houston, I believe on the 23rd.

I didn't really make a mental note of it, but Lyn is the WHDC secretary, so she should have some info available.

Mary

[WestHoustonDem]

3. It's the 22nd, I'm not sure where. but it's $1k/plate

[merci_me]

4. $1K, huh?

LOL, now I know why I didn't make a mental note of the details.

Mary

[PDittie]

5. Kinky Friedman here Friday the 25th

6:00 p.m. at Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005, 713-524-8597 or (888) 4-AGATHA

The best-selling mystery novelist/musician/2006 Texas gubernatorial candidate will sign & discuss his FINAL mystery, Ten Little New Yorkers (Simon & Schuster; $24).

"The professionals gave us the Titanic, amateurs gave us the Ark. Career politicians are ribbon cutters. They see the governor's office as a job; I see it as an opportunity to make that Lone Star shine again."

"I'm an Independent, which is the party of George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett."