Events

Join us for our monthly meeting on May 17.

Our guest will be Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes who will be speaking about his first year in the Assembly. We will also have a presentation on Propositions 98 and 99, and how you can become a poll worker.

We will be collecting items for the AIDS Project Los Angeles food bank. Please bring toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, and small cans of tuna. We will deliver them to the food bank at our next volunteer night on the 21st.

After the scheduled end of the meeting, around noon, we'll be showing the movie "Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections." We'll order pizza and drinks so bring a few bucks to cover the cost.

Come hear the candidates and gobble some BBQ!

This year the Burbank Democrats’ annual family picnic joins up with the Glendale and Northeast L.A. Dems for a pre-June 3 primary event with politicos from the tri-club area.

Currently confirmed to speak and take questions are U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff of the 29th, and Democratic challenger Russ Warner of the 26th; retiring state Sen. Jack Scott of the 21st District and Carol Liu, contending to replace him; former Assembly Majority Leader Dario Frommer; and Assembly members Paul Krekorian (43rd) and Anthony Portantino (44th). Judicial and central committee candidates will also be in the mix. Not confirmed yet are U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (27th), State Assembly Member Kevin deLeon (45th) and state Sen. Gilbert Cedillo (22nd)... or the chance of a surprise or two.

Keynoter will be Rick Jacobs of Courage Campaign, (www.couragecampaign.org); Burbank founding president/Truman Award winner Lee Wochner will emcee. Voter registration before the May 19 cut-off will be available.

Please note! Meat and side dishes are provided, but please bring your favorite salad or desserts as pot-luck.

For more info and updates, see www.burbankdemocraticclub.com or call 818-288-2649.

For details go to http://dpsfv.com/picnic

Valley Democrats United present
KING CORN
the movie

Got Food? Got Energy? Got Government?
ARE YOU SURE?

Follow two young filmmakers as the document the journey of the corn they planted to your dinner table. Q & A following the film. Free admission.

The development, or over development, of Warner Center will be one of the topics addressed by Council member Dennis Zine at the May general meeting of the Valley West Democratic Club.
Zine has been elected to represent the third district for two terms and has a reputation of being one of the few members of the Council who is willing to take tough and often controversial stands.
In addition to the growth of Warner Center, it is expected that the Councilman will also address such issues as the looming budget deficit for Los Angeles, the proposed clean up of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory and the on-going construction at Pierce College.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear a candid discussion, and pose your own questions, about what's happening in the West Valley in particular and the City of Los Angeles in general.
There is ample parking and of course, no fee. The public is welcome to join us!

Candidate forum for those running for Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles County or for County Central Committee in the North San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita.

Also guest speaker Jeff Daar will discuss the two competing propositions the ballot. Propositions 98 and 99 will both affect eminent domain, but they are very different.

Sponsored by the Democratic Neighbors of the 38th Assembly District, The Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley, the Democratic Alliance for Action, and the North (San Fernando) Valley Democratic Club.

Join House Subcommittee on Terrorism & Nonproliferation Chairman and Congressman Brad Sherman and Israeli Consulate Political Affairs Director Dillon Hosier for an evening of discussion on the Middle East peace process.

DFI-LA will also be electing their officers and directors and explaining their strategy for 2008.

Don't miss this great, free event!

Valley Democrats United present author David Sirota

SPECIAL JUNE EVENT! Mark your Calendars!

David Sirota is a political journalist, New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated newspaper columnist living in Denver. David is on a national book tour for his new book: The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington.

He is being hosted by Valley Democrats United on Sunday, June 8th at 6:30 pm at the Sherman Oaks Senior Auditorium.

For more information visit www.valleydemsunited.com

Our monthly Executive Board meeting. All Democrats are invited to come to our meetings however only board members can vote.

SHERMAN OAKS DEMOCRATIC CLUB*
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF THE SFV
VALLEY DEMOCRATS UNITED
VALLEY WEST DEMOCRATIC CLUB
DEMOCRATS FOR ISRAEL
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY YOUNG DEMOCRATS

Cordially invites you to an evening of information and discussion

Leah Mendelsohn
Associate National Commissioner
Anti Defamation League

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Reception @ 7 p.m.
Program @ 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.**

Van Nuys State Building Auditorium
6150 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Ms. Mendelsohn will give us an overview of ADL and bring us up to speed on their more recent activities. ADL is a 501 c (3) nonprofit so there will be no partisan political opinions offered.
To learn more prior to our meeting visit www.adl.org

Street Parking only (Do not park in the lot)
ADA Accessible Building
RSVP/Questions: politics2222@sbcglobal.net or 818-384-1391

***At 8:45 sponsoring clubs are welcome to handle any urgent business with their members.