Events

Event Details: The final meeting of Zack Space's Renew Ohio series, this Zanesville summit will be a review of results from previous work group meetings. To receive more details and RSVP to attend, call Space's office at 866-910-7577.

Event Details:

The press release:

 DRINKING LIBERALLY CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CINCINNATI, DAYTON, AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY CELEBRATE   We’re pleased to announce that three of Drinking Liberally’s local chapters will be getting together to host a major celebration in honor of the club’s fifth anniversary.  Liberal minded people from Dayton, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky are invited to join us on Thursday, May 29th, at Fries Café at 3247 Jefferson Avenue in Clifton.  The event will run from 7-11 p.m.  Food and drinks will be sold.   As a bonus, we’ll have live music from 9-11 p.m., courtesy of Peter Adams And The Nocturnal Collective. An alternative band described as equal parts Radiohead, Neutral Milk Hotel, and The Beatles, The Nocturnal Collective has become a regular on over 400 college radio stations, as well as western European stations.  Adams and his band have played festivals across the country, including Austin’s prestigious South by Southwest in 2007.  Their soon to be released second album, I Woke With Planets In My Face, has already received accolades from Spin Magazine.   Born in the backyard of a bar in Manhattan, Drinking Liberally has grown into a worldwide organization, boasting almost 250 chapters across 46 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.  These chapters have created welcoming and informal social spaces for activists, newcomers, and everyone in between to gather and discuss progressive politics.  Drinking Liberally melds the energy of online social networks with the face-to-face world of old-style 19th century bar-room politicking.   “Politics shouldn't be reserved for rooms with fluorescent lighting – we need it in our everyday lives” asked Justin Krebs, one of the club's founders and directors.  “Inebriation isn't the end goal; engagement is. Participants see these gatherings as an easy first step toward greater political involvement as Liberal Drinkers learn from each other, trade talking points and form bonds that become political fuel during election season, and keep the community growing in between campaigns.”   “The local chapters of Drinking Liberally have been major participants in local politics, through interviewing liberal candidates for local, state, and national positions, as well as supporting campaigns.  We’re very lucky to have three chapters in such close proximity to each other, something few other areas of the country can boast of.  This is a great opportunity for us to gather and celebrate with the local liberal community”, said Cincinnati Drinking Liberally host Adam Bartel.   For more information on the local chapters of Drinking Liberally, or to get more information on the fifth anniversary celebration, please contact Adam Bartel (Cincinnati chapter) at cincinnati@drinkingliberally.org or 513-382-0225, Jason Bailey (Northern Kentucky chapter) at newport@drinkingliberally.org, or Cari Kimmel (Dayton chapter) at dayton@drinkingliberally.org.

Event Details: Join State Rep. Kathleen Chandler for an informal fundraiser at the Rusty Nail Tavern, 7291 State Route 43 in Twin Lakes, OH. Minimum suggested donation is $50.

Event Details: Hello everyone,

I'm a neighbor leader volunteer for the downtown Columbus area.  Throughout the month of June we are looking to get as many people as possible to help us with voter registration.  Our first meeting is going to take place on Saturday, June 7th at noon at the following address:

Obama Ohio Headquarters
193 E Rich St
Columbus, OH 43215

If you are interested at all in helping with the campaign(and i know you are)this is the place to be. if you have any questions or comments please get a hold of me at schneider.360@gmail.com.  hope to you see you Saturday!

Kyle Schneider

Event Details:

Cleveland, OH—On Monday, June 16, 2008, Members of the Ohio Delegation will participate in a Congressional field hearing of the Financial Services Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee to address the growing problem of subprime lending and foreclosures in Ohio.

The event will consist of a hearing featuring two panel discussions on the various issues facing the housing community in Ohio and solutions on how to address those issues. Additionally, workout sessions will be taking place concurrently where mortgage providers will be available to answer questions from the public about loan modification and other foreclosure prevention methods. In addition, housing counselors will assist borrowers and provide information about mortgages.

Nationally, the number of seriously delinquent loans and new foreclosures in January and February of this year was over 2.1 million, an increase of 8 percent over the previous quarter and a 55 percent increase from a year earlier. Ohio ranked fourth in foreclosures last year with filings climbing approximately 30 percent between 2005 and 2007.

This event is free and open to the public. Those seeking assistance from counseling agencies should bring copies of all relevant documents with them to the event.

WHO: Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee, and Ohio Congressional Delegation Members, including Congressman Charlie Wilson (OH-6)

WHAT: Congressional Field Hearing/ Foreclosure Workout Session

TOPIC: Community Solutions for the Prevention and Management of Foreclosures and Subprime Mortgages

WHEN: Monday, June 16, 2008 
9:00AM - 2:00PM

WHERE: The Joseph E. Cole Center for Continuing Education 
Cleveland State University 
3100 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH

 

Event Details:

WASHINGTON, DC – Recognizing the enormous contributions Senator John Glenn has given to our nation, Congressman Zack Space (OH-18) will be hosting a ceremony to rename the Cambridge Post Office in honor of this national hero.  Congressman Space introduced legislation to authorize the name change, which was subsequently passed and signed by the President.

A number of elected officials are expected to attend.

This event is open to the press and public.

WHO:

Congressman Zack Space, Senator John Glenn

WHAT:

Cambridge Post Office naming ceremony

WHERE:

Cambridge Post Office, Cambridge, Ohio

WHEN:

Monday, June 16, 2008 - 10:00 am Eastern

Event Details: Bill O'Neill will be opening his campaign headquarters at 29348 Euclid Ave in Wickliffe, OH on Saturday June 21st. An open house starts at 10 AM, door-to-door campaigning begins at 11 AM, and a barbeque back at the HQ starts at 2 PM. 

Event Details:

Held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Both Obama and Clinton have been invited, but neither has confirmed.

Cost: $150

Update: Tickets can be purchased here.

Event Details: In the Columbus area this weekend? Check out this picnic in Upper Arlington featuring progressive activist and author David Sirota as well as a host of candidates. All are welcome, including the kids. More details, including directions, on the group's website.