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*** MONDAY, MARCH 2nd @5:30pm – 7:00pm " PACIFIC BEACH DEMOCRATIC CLUB " Where: Tony Roma's, Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109 Contact: [address removed] Website: http://pbdemocrats.wordpress.com

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*** TUESDAY MARCH 3, 11:30am, Mama's Kitchen Nutrition Education Service Mama's Nutrition Education Service provides free nutrition classes to HIV- positive residents of San Diego County to aid them in managing their diagnosis through proper nutrition. The interactive classes are taught by a Registered  Dietitian, and topics include building a strong immune system, proper cooking and food safety practices. Lunch is included. Classes are held at on Tuesdays from 11:30am to 1pm at Mama’s Kitchen at 3960 Home Ave, San Diego, CA 92105. The next cycle begin March 3. For more information, contact Stephanie Boyd R.D. at [address removed].

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***  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH @7:00-9:00PM  SAN DIEGO DFA MEETUP & PDA Metro: Speaker:  " ED HARRIS, CANDIDATE for DISTRICT 78 " & SD DFA 2015 AGENDA followed by group discussion. Where: GIOVANNI'S PIZZA, Second Meeting Room w/ curtain., 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. in Kearny Mesa, SD 92123  (CORNER of RUFFIN RD. & CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD.)*** __________________________________________

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***THURSDAY, MARCH 5th @6PM "  NAACP San Diego Branch " Monthly Meeting  eMail:  Where:  Joe and Vi Jacobs Center for Innovation Community Room~ 1st Floor 404 Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92114  INFO: www.sandiegonaacp.org  Call:[masked] eMail: [address removed]

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*** FRIDAY, MARCH 6 @5:00pm - 8:00pm Documentary Screening - UCSD College Democrats presents " VESSEL " Join College Democrats for a screening of the documentary Vessel for our International Women's Day Event. For more info please check out Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ucsddems/events/ Where: UCSD Price Center

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***  SUNDAY, MARCH 8 @from 9:00am-4:30pm     Visit www.CAdisclose.org

You're Invited to the CLEAN MONEY GRASSROOTS SUMMIT!
Register for the Southern California summit now!
WHERE:  Culver City, CA (in a handicapped-accessible building) WHEN:    Sunday, March 8th from 9:00am-4:30pm                (Light breakfast at 9:00am. Lunch will also be served.)
Register for the Southern California summit now!  CARPOOLS will be coming from all over, so contact us if you need a ride or can offer one.
The morning session is detailed training on the new bills and the overall campaign, and the afternoon session is about how to implement the campaign plan.
We encourage everybody to attend the full day, but if you can only make it in the morning, that's okay.  For questions about transportation or lodging, email [address removed] or call the number on the registration page.
The California DISCLOSE Act is so important because it would make all the ballot measure ads that deluge us every election tell the TRUTH about who's behind them.  It would do so by making the ads themselves clearly and prominently show their top three funders — the names of the actual sources of the contributions, not misleading front groups. Clean Money activists and volunteers like you helped push last year's bill, SB 52 (Leno-Hill), further tha n any such powerful bill anywhere in the country.  It didn't pass, but came close and laid the groundwork for victory this year.
To win we need to build huge grassroots support, so now's the time to plan our campaign.  That's why we need you!   Join the Clean Money Grassroots Summit Nearest You Grassroots leaders and volunteers are attending full day summits to learn how to talk about the new Clean Money bills and to plan the grassroots campaign to win in the legislature.


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***  TUESDAY,  MARCH 10 @7pm - 9pm " CLAIREMONT DEMOCRATIC CLUB " Where: Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint, 4577 Clairemont Dr., San Diego, California 92117 Website: http://clairemontdems.com/ Contact: [address removed]

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*** TUESDAY MARCH 10  7:00 AM to 11:00 AM  "  Second Annual North County Economic Summit San Diego North Economic Development Council  "   INFO: http://sdnedc.org   The Summit will include an analysis of the national and state economies, the San Diego County economy, and a focus on North County's economy and robust industry clusters.   Wells Fargo Bank Managing Director and Senior Economist MARK VITNER, will discuss where the national and state economies are heading.  BW Research President JOSH WILLIAMS will provide a State of the Region report that will spotlight: An evaluation of employment and occupations; analysis of regional industry clusters; an assessment of the region’s innovation & entrepreneurship; an overview of the region’s demographics, workforce supply, and capacity for education & skills development; plus an evaluation of regional employer needs & priorities.  ALSO, 2 Panel Presentations: 1. Dirt & Dollars -Land & Capital for North County’s Industry Clusters Moderated by NELS JENSEN, editor-in-chief, San Diego Business Journal MATT WEAVER, Lee & Associates PETER QUINN, McKinney Advisory Group RUSS VALONE II, MarketPointe Realty MICHAEL McDONALD, NORTH CITY *RITA BRANDIN, Newland Communities    2. Developing Tomorrow's Talent- Education in our Innovation Economy *Moderated by ALISON ST. JOHN, North County editor, KPBS *MELINA DEL TORO, ViaSat *RENATO ALESIANA, WaveCrest Hotels & Resorts *DR. MICHAEL D. ALLSTON, Qualcomm *DR. SUNITA COOKE, MiraCosta College *DR. JAMES HAMERLY, CSUSM *TOM CAPIZZI, DJO Global   Website: http://sdnedc.org   FACEBOOK :https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoNorthEDC  Phone:[masked] Contact: [address removed]  WHERE:  Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Dr  Carlsbad, CA 92008

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***  FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM   " Restoring Respect - 4th Annual Conference on Restoring Civility to Civic Dialogue w/ CARL LUNA, Ph.D. "General Admission: Free.  Event Details:  Announcing the WINNERS of the C6 AWARDS ~ Celebrating Civility Awards: Creating Civility ~ On Our Campuses and In Our Community scholarship competition open to all San Diego Unified High School Seniors. Restoring Respect is community initiative promoting greater civility in San Diego civic dialogue. The initiative is supported by a consortium of San Diego area academic institutions and community groups including the Catfish Club of San Diego, the San Diego Community College District and the University of San Diego. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: STEVE DINKIN, Esq., President, National Conflict Resolution Center. Opening Remarks ~ REVEREND GEORGE WALKER SMITH, Founder, Catfish Club of San Diego. CONSTANCE CARROLL, Ph.D., Chancellor, San Diego Community College District. MARY LYONS, Ph.D., President, University of San Diego. CINDY MARTEN, Superintendent San Diego Unified School District. PANELISTS: GREG COX Member, San Diego County Board of Supervisors. KARLA PETERSON, UT San Diego Reporter. MARY WALSHOK Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs and Dean of Extension at the University of California, San Diego. STEVE DINKIN, President, National Conflict Resolution Center MODERATOR: CARL LUNA, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, San Diego Mesa College Have questions about Restoring Respect - 4th Annual Conference on Restoring Civility to Civic Dialogue? Contact Carl Luna, Ph.D. Save The Date.  Where: University of San Diego, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, 5998 Alcalá Park,  San Diego, CA 92110

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***SATURDAY MARCH 28 @6:00PM   " BARRISTERS BALL featuring: THE INNOCENT BYATANDERS "   The Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bar Association is a student government group that organizes events on campus, as well as bridge the gap between students, faculty, staff, and available resources. One of the ways we do this is by hosting our annual awards ceremony.  WHERE:  PETCO PARK PLAYING FIELD, 100 PARK BOULEVARD, San Diego, CA 92101  RSVP: squareup.com/market/TJLS-sba/barristers-ball-petco-park   & REGISTER HERE: http://alumni.tjsl.edu/events/rsvp.asp?eventid=404   TICKETS:  $85.00/ person.  Additional Information Contact: Katie Smith Email: [address removed]

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*** SUNDAY MARCH 29 @ Starts: 3:30PM  Social: 3:00PM   "  POINT LOMA DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING "   Contact: [address removed] Website: http://pointlomadem.org  Where: Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St, San Diego, CA 92106

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*** WEDNESDAY APRIL 1st @7-9PM " San Diego DFA & PDA Metro Meetup "  SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED.  SD DFA 2015 AGENDA followed by group discussion. Where: GIOVANNI'S PIZZA, Second Meeting Room w/ curtain,  9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. in Kearny Mesa, SD 92123  (CORNER of RUFFIN RD. & CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD.)

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***THURSDAY APRIL 9th @10:30AM to12:30PM  " MEET THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION " What does it take to save a life? The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Global Health Division aims to harness advances in science and technology to save lives in developing countries. The Foundation works with partners to deliver proven tools - including vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics - as well as discover path-breaking new solutions that are affordable and reliable. Focus areas for investments center on infectious diseases including HIV, polio, TB, dengue and malaria, as well as diagnostics and health IT ideas that bring health interventions to those who need them most.   Bob More, Head of Venture Investing at the Gates Foundation will be in attendance on April 9th to provide an overview presentation on the Foundation's key areas of interest and best practices when applying for funding. The Gates Foundation has made $3.6 billion in grant payments in 2013 with a total of $31.6 billion in grant payments since its inception.   WHERE: JLABS, 3210 Merryfield Row, San Diego, CA 921http://www.eventbrite.com/e/soha-conference-2015-tickets-  Bob will be on hand to meet with a handful of applicants one-on-one. To be considered for a one-on-one meeting complete the information required here.  Agenda: 10:30am | Registration and Networking 11:00am | Presentation and Q&A  11:45am | Networking Lunch  12:30-5:00pm | One-on-one Meetings*  *Companies must have applied for a one-on-one meeting ahead of time and be approved. The application period ends on March 9th.   Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Participating Representative: Bob More | Head of Venture Investing, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation read bio»   Fees:  Presentation & Lunch $25 | General Public $35 | General Public Onsite Includes presentation, Q&A, and lunch. All attendees must pay this fee, regardless of one-on-one meeting status. Registration to attend the presentation, Q&A, and lunch will remain open until April 8th (or full).   One-on-One Meeting FREE | Application

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*** SAT APRIL 11 @ 6:00PM - 9:00PM  Roosevelt Dinner and Awards Join us for our biggest event of the year! When Sat Apr 11,[masked]pm – 9pm Pacific Time WHERE: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101,   SAVE THE DATE! invite you to join us as we shine the spotlight on San Diego County's Democratic all-stars and get ready for action in the elections next year.   "Setting the Stage" ~ The 35th Annual Roosevelt Dinner Saturday, April 11, 2015 Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire Ballroom 6:00 p.m. Reception and Silent Auction 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program    This event will sell out, so please reserve your seats as soon as possible. RSVP here go to:  https://sdcdp.ngpvanhost.com/form/73466068433108992    today.  Or go to: www.sddemocrats.org/dinner

Francine's Personal Invitation:

I invite you to join us as we shine the spotlight on San Diego County's Democratic all-stars and get ready for action in the elections next year.

"Setting the Stage" ~ The 35th Annual Roosevelt Dinner

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire Ballroom

6:00 p.m. Reception and Silent Auction

7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program

This event will sell out, so please reserve your seats as soon as possible. RSVP here today.

Please join us at our premier event of the year as we ...

"Set the Stage" for the high-stakes 2016 elections that will decide races from the White House to local city councils.

Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act while renewing our commitment to protect voting rights and other civil rights.

• Hear from our elected leaders and special guests and honor this year's award winners:
  • Honorary Event Chair: Assemblymember Shirley Weber
  • Legislator of the Year: Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez
  • Volunteer of the Year: Chris Ward
  • Making a Difference Award: Michael Johnson
  • Leadership Award: Jessica Hayes
  • Chair's Awards: Richard Barrera, Jeff Benesch, Marcy & Jeffrey Krinsk, Jeanette Peck

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*** WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd @10:15AM - 12:15PM   VOTERS REGISTRATION ~  NATURALIZATION CEREMONY ~ DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO Greetings,  Volunteers are needed to register voters at the Naturalization Ceremony downtown. Please RSVP if you will be able to attend. We'll bring the supplies and train new volunteers. All you need to do is show up.   If you would like to be removed from this volunteer list please reply to this email and let me know.  Thank you for your continued support.  Where:3rd Ave and B Street In Plaza near Civic Theatre.  PARKING: in Horton Plaza is now free again with validation. It is just two blocks from the Civic Center Plaza. Additionally, the C Street trolley stops adjacent to the Plaza. Otherwise the area has meters and pay parking lots.



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***  THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2015  Mark your calendars DOFL 2015 Banner  " THE NINTH ANNUAL DINING OUT FOR LIFE® "San Diego is set for Thursday, April 30, 2015. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for a day filled with great food and great friends for a great cause.  Dining Out For Life® is an annual community event designed to fill some of San Diego’s best restaurants and bars – which have generously agreed to donate 25 percent or more of their food and liquor sales on that day – all in support of HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs at The Center.   Everyone can participate simply by dining out with family and friends for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at the participating establishments on April 30.

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II. ANNOUNCEMENTS   





#1.    VISIT  WATERSMART : http://www.watersmartsd.org

Citizens Water Academy Fall 2014   San Diego County Water Authority:   The academy is open to future and emerging leaders in the San Diego region that desire to learn...

Nominations and applications for the Spring 2015 class are now closed. The next class is tentatively planned for late May/early June 2015.  The academy is open to future and emerging leaders in the San Diego region that desire to learn about critical water issues in the region. The selection process is competitive and acceptance is not guaranteed.    Through the academy, we are looking to expand and sustain a diverse network of influential individuals from across the region who are knowledgeable about key water issues and regional programs and strategies, and who are willing to help expand that knowledge by serving as outreach ambassadors and by referring/nominating others to future academy classes.  - See more at: http://sdcwa.org/citizens-water-academy#sthash.Y6yO5G2U.VamYFMLM.dpuf

#2. You're Invited to the CLEAN MONEY GRASSROOTS SUMMIT!
Thanks for signing our CREDO Mobilize petition for the California DISCLOSE Act, our bill to stop political ads from deceiving voters about who REALLY pays for them.
I'm a field organizer for the California Clean Money Action Fund working with its Executive Director Trent Lange, and I wanted to tell you what's happening and invite you to our upcoming Clean Money Grassroots Summits.
The California DISCLOSE Act is so important because it would make all the ballot measure ads that deluge us every election tell the TRUTH about who's behind them.  It would do so by making the ads themselves clearly and prominently show their top three funders — the names of the actual sources of the contributions, not misleading front groups.
Clean Money activists and volunteers like you helped push last year's bill, SB 52 (Leno-Hill), further tha n any such powerful bill anywhere in the country.  It didn't pass, but came close and laid the groundwork for victory this year.
We also made history by joining with allies to pass two groundbreaking bills that shine a light on Dark Money and ballot measure spending in California, SB 27 (Correa) and SB 844 (Pavley).
That's made a big difference, but the Koch brothers' recent pledge to spend an astounding $889 million on the 2016 election shows we need the California DISCLOSE Act more than ever.
To win we need to build huge grassroots support, so now's the time to plan our campaign.  That's why we need you!   Join the Clean Money Grassroots Summit Nearest You Grassroots leaders and volunteers are attending full day summits to learn how to talk about the new Clean Money bills and to plan the grassroots campaign to win in the legislature.
Please join us!  Northern California Grassroots Summit WHERE:  Palo Alto, CA (in a handicapped-accessible building) WHEN:    Saturday, February 28th from 9:00am-4:30pm     (Light breakfast at 9:00am. Lunch will also be served.)

Register for the Northern California summit now!  Southern California Grassroots Summit
WHERE:  Culver City, CA (in a handicapped-accessible building) WHEN:    Sunday, March 8th from 9:00am-4:30pm                (Light breakfast at 9:00am. Lunch will also be served.)
Register for the Southern California summit now!  CARPOOLS will be coming from all over, so contact us if you need a ride or can offer one.
The morning session is detailed training on the new bills and the overall campaign, and the afternoon session is about how to implement the campaign plan.
We encourage everybody to attend the full day, but if you can only make it in the morning, that's okay.  For questions about transportation or lodging, email [address removed] or call the number on the registration page.

We'd love to see you, and for you to help plan and execute our winning campaign!  Can't Attend?  Like the California Clean Money Campaign on Facebook!
We'll miss you, and hope you can come another time.
Right now, you can help build support by liking the California Clean Money Campaign on Facebook and sharing its posts.
Like Clean Money on Facebook now!
Thank you for your commitment to Clean Money and Fair Elections, and stay tuned for more ways you can help.
Together, we will bring a democracy that is truly of, by, and for the people.  Hope to see you at one of the summits!
D'Marie Mulattieri Field Organizer, California Clean Money Action Fund