Events

Save the date! Lancaster County Democratic Party's Patriots' Dinner

When:

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Time:

5:00 Mayors' Reception
6:00 Social Hour
7:00 Dinner

Where:

Center For People In Need, 3901 N. 27th Street, Lincoln

Please join Tom Cavanaugh for a campaign kick-off and birthday celebration.

When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Where: Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, NE

If you cannot attend and would like to show your support, please send donations to:

Tom Cavanaugh for County Clerk
4708 Shirley St.
Omaha, NE 68106

– The Nebraska Democratic
Party is having a Southeastern Nebraska Candidate and Caucus Tour later this
week to promote Jerry Joy, who’s running for legislature in legislative
district 1 and the April 14 Presidential Caucus.  The Caucus will be held
in precincts all across this state as the first step in selection of the 2012
Democratic National Convention Delegation.

Jim Rogers, the Executive Director of the Nebraska
Democratic Party, will host a meeting at the Tecumseh Community
Building on Saturday,
February 11th at 3 PM..

"I want to make sure every Nebraska Democrat has
a chance to participate in the Presidential Caucus in every county in the
state," Rogers
said. "The Democratic Party wants to open its doors and hear what you have
to say."

All Nebraskans are invited to meet Jerry Joy and Jim
Rogers and to learn more about the Presidential Caucus.

PLEASE JOIN FRIENDS OF LINDA MCDERMITT FOR HER CAMPAIGN KICK OFF

FOR METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, DISTRICT 1

Date: Monday, February 13, 2012
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Where: C&K'S Lounge 132nd and Center St, Omaha

Snacks Provided, Cash Bar.

http://www.lindamcdermitt.com/

Please join Chuck Hassebrook as he announces his run for U.S. Senate from Nebraska.

Where: Main Street & 3rd, Lyons, Nebraska 68038

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Time: 10:30 AM

Chuck Hassebrook is an elected member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, including two terms as chair. He is Executive Director of the Center for Rural Affairs of Lyons, Nebraska.

Chuck is a University of Nebraska graduate and a native of Platte Center, Nebraska, where his family has been engaged in farming for more than a century. He lives with his wife Kate and sons Anton and Peter in Lyons.

Come out and show your support in Lyons. Hope to see you there!

The Sarpy County Democrats meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Papillion HY-VEE located at 11650 S 73rd St (Shadow Lake Towne Center). Please join us for a social hour prior to the meeting at 6:00pm for networking, dinner (purchase your dinner downstairs and bring it to the conference room) and information sharing. The official meeting begins at 7:00pm and features a monthly speaker, current political information and the opportunity to meet other Sarpy County Democrats. Questions call 402-884-5053.

HY-VEE Shadowlake Town Center Papillion at 11650 S. 73rd Street

CALL TO ACTION COALITION to maximize the North Omaha Turnout by providing residents
with detailed information for the 2012 Caucuses as well as preparation for north Omahan's to
not only vote but to work in their own best interest by volunteering to affect state, and local
elections as well. The Coalition has issued a challenge to North Omaha to get involved and
the training sessions will also provide information and assignments to do just that. The plan,
NORTH OMAHA VOTER CALL TO ACTION calls for extensive voter registration events, speaking
engagements at north Omaha group meetings, phone banking, door to door canvassing,
literature drops, precinct by precinct coverage, early vote assistance, ride to polls, and
coordination where possible with other north Omaha voter groups.

Preston Love Jr announces also that the first 50 people at the Training on February 18th will
receive a FREE DVD copy of the then candidate Obama's speech given in Omaha February 7th
2008. (Compliments of Artes Johnson, Midwest Video). Obama T-Shirts will also be available for
purchase. Preston mentioned that there is work in progress to have an exclusive phone hook up
with Michelle Obama February 22. The entire schedule of key events is:

March 3 Election and Caucus Training (North High) 10am til Noon
April 7 Election and Caucus Training (North High) 10am til Noon
April 14 Democratic Caucus
May 15 Primary
August 4 President Birthday and Political rally (Location TBA)
November 6 General Election

Contact: Preston Love Jr 402-812-3324
Prestonlovejr@yahoo.com

Join the Hall County Democrats for their "Honor the Volunteer" Annual Dinner at Nathan Detroits' Restaurant, 316 North Pine Street Grand Island, NE 68801.

Cost: $25.00 per person.

When: Sunday, February 19, 2012

Time:

Cocktails - (Cash bar) 5:00pm-6:00pm

Dinner - 6:00 pm

For more information, call 308-391-1961

Nebraska Democratic Party Office Warming

The Nebraska Democratic Party is having an office warming party to commemorate Presidents Day and celebrate the move to our brand new offices. The event will offer an opportunity to socialize with fellow Democrats and elected officials, tour the new offices of the Nebraska Democratic Party, and reflect on the great contributions of our Democratic Presidents.

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Date: Monday, February 20th - Presidents Day
Location: Nebraska Democratic Party Headquarters at 421 S 9th St. #233, Lincoln, NE 68508

Drinks and hors d'oeuvres provided.

Free Will Donations accepted.

Come join the Buffalo County Democrats for their meeting! They'll be discussing the upcoming caucus and local races in Kearney and the surrounding areas.  If you have any questions, call Jeremiah at 308-237-2932.

Lancaster County Democratic Party's Central Committee Meeting

When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Where: 2448 N St., Lincoln

Re-Elect Steve Brock for Metro Board

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Time: 5:00pm until 7:00pm

Where: Greek Islands, 3821 Center St, Omaha, NE 68105-2450

Join friends, family, and supporters to kickoff Steve's run for re-election to the Metropolitan Community College Board.

All contributions are welcomed.

Douglas County Democratic Party's Central Committee Meeting.

Running for Office

A How-To Workshop

Do
you want to make a difference for Nebraska’s natural resources? Ever
thought about running for office? Do you have what it takes
to win an election? Would you like to help someone who is running for
office?

Learn
what it takes to get elected in Nebraska from successful candidates and
campaign managers. This day-long workshop will help
you decide whether you want to run, and give you the basic tools to
win. Our workshop will focus on Public Power District Boards, Natural
Resource District boards, and utility district boards, but the
information will help you run for Legislature, county board,
city council, or other elected office.

Topics will include:

The Paperwork: Campaign Laws

What do Those Boards
Do? NRDs, Public Power Districts, REAs

Organizing Your Campaign

Raising Money

Talking About Natural Resource Issues

Saturday, February 25

Lincoln and Omaha locations

$50 includes lunch and materials

Pre-Registration Required

To register or for more information:

email: DuaneHovorka@yahoo.com

Phone: 402-804-0033

Scholarships available

Nebraska League of Conservation Voters

Embassy Suites, 1040 P St., Lincoln NE 68508

COCKTAILS, 6:00 PM
DINNER, 6:45 PM

Salute Sponsorship..........$2,500
Reserved Table Host........$1,250
Individual Ticket............... $150

https://secure.actblue.com/page/2012salute

On March 1st, Nebraska will celebrate 145 years and Kate Bolz will celebrate 33 years.
Kate is proud of being born on Nebraska's Statehood Day.
The values that make Nebraska great have been instilled in Kate her entire life.

Please join us for a birthday celebration in support of Kate Bolz and her campaign for the Nebraska Legislature.

When: Thursday, March 1st
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm

Where: The Garage Sports Bar, 5551 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516

Hosted by:
Kate's parents, Pam Eisenhauer and Craig Bolz

Co-hosts:
TJ McDowell
Rick and Janet Boucher
Todd and Connie Duncan
James Goddard
Adam Morfeld
Brendon Polt
Tanya Roeder
Kiersten Hill

Bradley Campaign to Host Bradley VoteFest, A Voter Education and Campaign Rally

Dr. Larry Bradley, candidate for Nebraska Board of Regents, District 4 will be hosting Bradley VoteFest, a voter education and campaign rally on Friday, March 2nd from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Firefighters Hall at 60th and Grover.

"I am hosting VoteFest to support my campaign, and to unite and educate voters," said Bradley. "We must educate citizens in response to the national sweep of voter identification laws that aim to suppress voting through implementing financial and document barriers aimed particularly at citizens who live in North Omaha, South Omaha and Midtown and fall within diverse District 4."

"Voter identification laws are a targeted attack to suppress the votes of African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, legal immigrants, refugees, youth and seniors," said Bradley. "As part of my own campaign for Regent, I want to encourage everyone in District 4 to participate by voting in this presidential election year, support candidates up and down the ballot, and stand up to protect our right to vote."

Larry Bradley VoteFest
Friday, March 2, 2012
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Firefighters Hall
6005 Grover Street, Omaha

CALL TO ACTION COALITION to maximize the North Omaha Turnout by providing residents
with detailed information for the 2012 Caucuses as well as preparation for north Omahan's to
not only vote but to work in their own best interest by volunteering to affect state, and local
elections as well. The Coalition has issued a challenge to North Omaha to get involved and
the training sessions will also provide information and assignments to do just that. The plan,
NORTH OMAHA VOTER CALL TO ACTION calls for extensive voter registration events, speaking
engagements at north Omaha group meetings, phone banking, door to door canvassing,
literature drops, precinct by precinct coverage, early vote assistance, ride to polls, and
coordination where possible with other north Omaha voter groups.

Preston Love Jr announces also that the first 50 people at the Training on February 18th will
receive a FREE DVD copy of the then candidate Obama's speech given in Omaha February 7th
2008. (Compliments of Artes Johnson, Midwest Video). Obama T-Shirts will also be available for
purchase. Preston mentioned that there is work in progress to have an exclusive phone hook up
with Michelle Obama February 22. The entire schedule of key events is:

March 3 Election and Caucus Training (North High) 10am til Noon
April 7 Election and Caucus Training (North High) 10am til Noon
April 14 Democratic Caucus
May 15 Primary
August 4 President Birthday and Political rally (Location TBA)
November 6 General Election

Contact: Preston Love Jr 402-812-3324
Prestonlovejr@yahoo.com

Join the Saunders County Democrats for a Caucus Training as well as an opportunity to learn how to register voters.

When: Sunday, March 4, 2012

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Where:
Lindley Hall
5th and Broadway
Wahoo, NE 68066

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Here's some additional information:

Saunders County Democrats are having a meeting to discuss the upcoming Caucus'. Visitors from the state democratic party will be there to answer questions and give training on the caucus' and voter registration. Candidates will also be given time to share their thoughts and answer questions.

The meeting will be held on March 4, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
Lindley Clothing's located at 5th and Broadway Wahoo, NE 68066 (they have a small hall in the back where you enter). There will be a sign on the door.

The soups offered will be Chili, Chicken Noodle, Italian Sausage, Wisconsin Cheddar and Vegetarian Lentil.

So that we can have an idea of the number attending please RSVP (by March 1) to Jim and Esther Jonas ejonas4@yahoo.com or Leona Marchand countrycrafted@windstream.net (402) 944-3257 thank you.

If you would like to help set up please arrive around 1:00 p.m.