99% Spring Action Training, April 12

If you’re going and would like to carpool, call Ray Boc at 540-987-9706!

99% Spring Action Training

Fort Valley Community Library, Fort Valley, VA 22652
Thursday, April 12th,  6:00 PM until  9:00 PM

Sponsored by MoveOn.org

Message from your host, Katharine L.: This is it! Your opportunity to learn about effective non-violent action srategies from a curriculum developed by today’s experts. This training will include strategies to address the climate crisis, and to learn from other dynamic movements who are working against all forms of injustice and inequality that are hurting our communities and planet. Unprecedented and free.

To sign up, click here!

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Tim Kaine: Our Best Days Are Still Ahead

Tim Kaine: “I traveled across Virginia last week with Senator Mark Warner talking about my strategy to grow our economy, win the race for talent, and balance our budget. Take a moment to watch some of the highlights from last week. I’m certain our best days are ahead of us and I’m glad that you are working with me on this campaign.”

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Order Your Obama-Biden Bumper Sticker. It’s Free!

The Rappahannock Democrats will have more Obama 2012 bumper stickers to distribute soon, but did you know you can order an Obama-Biden bumper sticker for free? Click here to order a free bumper sticker.

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Change in polling location for Stonewall-Hawthorne district (Rappahannock County)

Rappahannock County Voters: The polling location for Stonewall-Hawthorne district has been changed from Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church to the Castleton Community Volunteer Firehouse.

Click Here for details.

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You’re invited a reception to honor Tim Kaine

The Culpeper County Democratic Committee invites all Democrats to a reception honoring Tim Kaine to benefit his campaign for U.S. Senate. The reception will be held on April 12 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Country Club of Culpeper (2100 Culpeper Road, Culpeper, Va.). General Admission is $100 per person, but Rappahannock County Democratic Committee members get a special admission rate of $50/person. Hope to see you there!

Click Here for registration form and more details.

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Virginia Joins the National Protest Against the War on Women’s Rights.

From the founder of UniteWomen.org, Karen Teegarden:

Help defend women’s rights and pursuit of equality. Join Americans all across the United States on April 28th, 2012, as we come together as one to tell members of Congress in Washington DC and legislators in all 50 states, “Enough is enough!”

Unite Women strongly supports diversity and welcomes men and women of all ages without regard to their race, color, creed, political affiliation, disability, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, education or income level, marital status, employment status or immigrant status.

Everyone is invited to join, plan, and rally as we unite to demand that every person be granted equal opportunities, equal rights, and equal representation.

On April 28th, Unite Women Virginia will be joining with the sister chapters in our own Rally for Women’s Rights at Nina F. Abady Festival Park in downtown Richmond from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

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Need Some Exercise? Join the Spring Trash Pick-up Project!

 

You’re invited to the Rappahannock County Democrats’ semi-annual roadside trash pickup project scheduled for Saturday, April 7. Volunteers will meet at Massies Corner at 9 AM for the 1.5 hour walk to the Rappahannock County Library. The project is great exercise that helps keep Rappahannock County beautiful. For more information or to sign-up, contact Larry Heppinstall at vicechair@rappdems.org or 540-987-8316.

 

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A Look Back at the 2012 Blue State Bluegrass Brunch

Thanks to Francie Schroeder and Heidi Lesinksi for the photos! Thanks to all who organized and implemented the Brunch! And thanks to all came to enjoy the event!

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Remembering How Far We’ve Come

From Academy Award®-winning director Davis Guggenheim: “The Road We’ve Traveled.” Narrated by Tom Hanks.

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The Story of the Affordable Care Act

The Story of the Affordable Care Act: From an unmet promise to the law of the land!

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