Greetings NJforDemocracy members - It has been a hectic year so far for progressives in New Jersey, and the next two weeks are shaping up to be incredibly busy with events of local, state, and national scope. Hope you can make one or more of these great events:
- Saturday, January 28 at noon - the NJ Democratic State Committee's Progressive Caucus is meeting at the JFK Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway. All are invited. More details on DFALink.
- also Saturday, January 28 - from 5p-6p, join the bi-monthly Peace Vigil in Toms River. Details here.
- Tuesday, January 31 - State of the Union address parties/vigils are popping up around the state - in Princeton, in Ocean County and elsewhere. Don't suffer alone - find comfort with friends! (and watch for some live blogging right here and on BlueJersey afterward!)
- Wednesday, February 1 at 7 p.m. - meet DFA and NJforDemocracy member, and candidate for Newark City Council, Ron Rice, Jr. at Cryan's Pub, 24 First St., South Orange.
- First week in February - DFALink Monthly Meetings are happening around the state - each with its own local agenda. Local groups will also be electing the 2006 New Jersey for Democracy Executive Board. Join your local group and have your say. (The list of candidates and election rules is available here on our website) RSVP for your local meeting on DFALink!
- Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m. - BergenGrassroots is sponsoring a 5th District Candidate Forum at the Ethical Culture Society, 687 Larch Ave., Teaneck. RSVP at BergenGrassroots.
- Tuesday, February 14 (Valentines Day) at 7 p.m. - NJ4D is joining Garden State Equality at a rally at Bnai Keshet Synagogue, 99 South Fullerton, Montclair for marriage equality on the night before the New Jersey Supreme Court hears the marriage equality case - hoping for a huge turnout! You can RSVP by clicking here.
Whew! and these are just the highlights! DFA is busier than ever throughout New Jersey. Let's make our presence known at our allies' events, and let's make our own events a huge success. RSVP and spread the word!
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