LGBT Americans for Hillary Forum Watch Party
You are invited to a LGBT Americans for Hillary Forum Watch Party
On August 9th, Hillary will participate in an historic forum on issues of importance to the LGBT community with the other Democratic presidential candidates. The forum will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on MTV’s Logo Channel. Watch the forum and cheer for Hillary with the LGBT community.
Date: Thursday, August 9th
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Morgan’s Grill in the Iowa City Sheraton
210 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
RSVP: Iowa City Field Office, 319.358.5837
Light refreshments will be provided
Senator Hillary Clinton in town with former President Bill Clinton!
Senator Hillary Clinton and Former President Bill Clinton will be in Iowa City on July 3rd at 1:00 pm. The Ready For Change Rally will be held at the River Terrace at the Iowa Memorial Union. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Iowa City office at 319.358.5837 or online at
www.hillaryclinton.com/iowa. Tickets may also be picked up throughout the weekend at the Iowa City Headquarters located at 353 College Street.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the weekend and at the event itself. For volunteer information contact Dylan Lampe at 319.512.8159
ReEnergizeUS campaign
The Sierra Student Coalition is spearheading the ReEnergizeUS campaign this summer. They are organizing a march to highlight the need to build a clean energy economy for real global warming solutions. The march will commence in Ames on August 2nd and end with a rally at Nollen Plaza in Des Moines on August 5th. They are searching for groups and individuals interested in joining the event, volunteering a bit of time, or helping in other creative ways.
Contact Chelsea Feeny at 319-210-2735, or sign up to march or volunteer on their website:
www.climatesummer.org.
4th of July
Chris Dodd will be in Coralville on the 4th for the Morrison Park Celebration at 5 p.m. The campaign will also be walking in the Coralville Parade and is looking for volunteers to help out with this event; contact the campaign at 319.247.6030 to get info.
More updates will be made about 4th of July festivities as information comes in. Be on the lookout for your favorite candiate as they will likely have an event over the holiday!
GLBT Pride Parade
The GLBT community is having its annual Pride Parade on Saturday, June 16th. The parade kicks off at College Green Park (600 E. College St) at 11:00 a.m. Come show your support for all of our GLBT friends in Iowa City! Parade will run on E. Washington and S. Johnson streets.
The Hillary Clinton for President staff is looking for volunteers for this event. Contact the Johnson County office @ ph. # 319.358.5837 to get involved.
Senator Edwards
John and Elizabeth Edwards will be in Iowa City for a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 16th. The event will be held at the Johnson County Fairgounds Building 5, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Any questions should be directed to the John Edwards for President-Johnson County office, ph. # 319-338-7268, or give them a call if you'd like to volunteer to help get the word out about the event or help out the day of.
North Liberty Fun Days!
The Johnson County Democrats will be walking in the North Liberty Fun Days Parade on Friday, June 8. Parade lineup starts around 6:30 p.m., with the parade beginning at 7:00 p.m. The JCDems will have lots of signs, candy, water, etc., so all you need to bring is yourself! Lineup is along Stewart and Cherry Streets in North Liberty...call me (Amanda- 319.631.1112) if you need directions to get there. It would be really great if we could get a student turnout for this!!
Senator Chris Dodd
Sen. Chris Dodd will meeting with Iowa City community members on Saturday, March 31st from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Grounds for Dessert Coffee Shop. The address is:
345 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
If you would like to attend this event, RSVP at kfinn@chrisdodd.com
Valerie Plame's Husband Speaks
March 26th, Monday, at the Main Lounge of the IMU, Joe Wilson - Valerie Plame's husband - is speaking! This is a great chance to hear about the CIA Agent's leak first-hand; don't miss it!
