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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. EVENTS
3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
4. SUCCESSES
5. THANKS
6. SHORT TAKES

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Plan to attend the Annual Trow Dinner, Friday, October 6, 2006 -- See events calendar below

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS

---- LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—CANDIDATE FORUMS (all at Corvallis/Benton County Public Library)
*10/10, Tuesday, 7-9:00 pm …Corvallis Mayor/City Councilors
*10/14, Saturday, 10-noon—State Senators and Representatives
*10/17, Tuesday, 7-9:00 pm—County Commissioner/County Sheriff
*10/24, Tuesday, 7-9:00 pm—Ballot Measures

3. EVENTS

---- DAILY VIGIL protesting the war in Iraq, 5-6 pm in front of the Courthouse on 4th Street. Democrats gather there on Wednesday each week.

---- TROOPS HOME FAST hunger strike continues until Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace. Pledge to fast for one day, once a week, several days in a row, or whatever works for you. If you can’t, or don’t want to fast, you can still help by staffing the information table from 12-3 or 3-6. We need more volunteers:

---- September 3, Sunday, 2:00 pm: RALLY & MARCH, SOLIDARITY FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS: Celebrate the contributions of all of Oregon’s work force and tell Congress that it’s time to fix our broken immigration system. South Park Blocks (S.W. Salmon & Park) in Portland. Contact Jobs with Justice, 503-236-5573 or VOZ, 503-236-5573.

---- September 7, Thursday, 7:00 pm: PUBLIC SCHOOLS TOWN HALL with State Superintendent of Schools SUSAN CASTILLO. Joining her will be Dawn Tarzian and Pete Tuana, Corvallis and Philomath Superintendents. A unique opportunity….bring your questions and ideas about K-12 schools. Contact Sara Gelser (sgelser@yahoo.com) for more information.

---- September 9, Saturday, 10:00 am: CITIZENS FOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS Chapter Meeting. Teleconference call with national experts, subsequent discussion and planning. Ozretich home, 453 S.E. Powell Ave., Corvallis. Contact Rachel Ozretich (racheloz@peak.org) or 758-3221.

---- September 9, Saturday, 1-4:00 pm: STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING, Chemeketa Community College, Building 50, gym. Email LoErna Simpson (l.simpson@comcast.net)if you’re interested.

---- September 12, Tuesday, 7:00 pm: AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL: Moving Beyond Political Deadlock, St. Mary’s Social Hall, 501 N.W. 25th St., Corvallis. Dr. Usha Honeyman will present the current U.S. health care system…the problems, the challenges, and the possible solutions. A panel of local health care advocates and providers will respond to your questions and comments. Free and open to the public.

--- September 14, Thursday: Former U.S. Senator MAX CLELAND will be in Portland for a luncheon and reception, and in Salem for an evening event, campaigning for PAUL EVANS. Watch local media for more information or contact the campaign (Paulwins.06@gmail.com).

---- September 16, Saturday, 7:00 pm: SONGS FOR OUR NEXT SHERIFF, Corvallis High School Auditorium, featuring Neal Gladstone and Company, Absolute, Free Range Chix, and Charlie Parker Ensemble will be raising funds for DIANA SIMPSON. Tickets, $20 at Grass Roots Books, $25 at the door

---- September 17, Sunday: CONSTITUTION DAY

---- September 18, Monday, 7:00 pm: CANDIDATES AND BALLOT MEASURE FORUM ON HEALTH CARE, Corvallis/Benton County Public Library. Meet 6 candidates for the Oregon legislature—House Districts 15, 16 and Senate District 8. Get answers to your questions about health care issues. Learn about ballot measures. Sponsored by Interfaith Health Care network, representing 8 Corvallis area churches, and Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.

---- September 21, Thursday, 7:00 pm: BCDEMS’ REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING. Grace Lutheran Church, Harrison and Kings, Corvallis. Doors open at 6:30; program at 7:00. Business meeting to follow program. All precinct committee people are encouraged to attend.

---- September 23/24, Saturday/Sunday: FALL FESTIVAL...See "volunteers needed" below for details.

---- September 28, Thursday: Stay tuned for news about the forum on Governor Kitzhaber’s proposed legislation for the 2007 Oregon legislative session.

---- October 6, Friday, 7:00 pm: Check our website or our September BCDEMS Newsletter for your invitation to the ANNUAL TROW DINNER, CH2M Hill Alumni Center, OSU. Keynote Speaker: Secretary of State BILL BRADBURY. More information or reservations: 541-752-4848

---- October 19, Thursday, 7:00 pm: BCDEMS’ REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING. Grace Lutheran Church, Harrison and Kings, Corvallis. Doors open at 6:30; program at 7:00. Business meeting to follow the program.

4. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES….

-- The CORVALLIS KIDS COUNT campaign (for the 509-J school district operating levy) needs your help. Anyone who wishes to participate in this campaign (canvassing, phoning, distributing signs, writing letters) contact Mark Armour (markjane@comcast.net).

-- The PAUL EVANS FOR OREGON SENATE campaign will be canvassing every Saturday (10:00 am, Capitol steps) and Sunday (1:00 pm) from now until the election. It’s great to add to the people power of our Marion County neighbors. Contact the campaign; Note the Bus Project canvass on September 9. We need your help to make it a success.

-- The SAM SAPPINGTON for HOUSE DISTRICT 15 campaign will be canvassing the district, both weekdays and weekends until the election. Scheduled so far: (Lit Drops) Thursday, September 7th, Wednesday, September 13th, and Thursday, September 14th—with more to come. Evening shifts run from 5:30-8:00 pm (ish). Contact Sam (Sam@SamForHD15.org).

• FALL FESTIVAL….

-- Saturday and Sunday, September 23/24. This important fundraising event, serving delicious food from NEARLY NORMALS, is an annual happening. Please sign up for shifts (10-1:00; 1-4:00; and 4-7:00 each day). We need 5 volunteers for each shift.
Also:
Set-up: Friday afternoon, 2:00 pm
Tear-down: Sunday afternoon, starting at 5:00 pm
Contact William Switzer (katewill@comcast.net) or phone 541-990-3731

• HEADQUARTERS….

-- We still need volunteers to staff the office. If you can give a little time each week, please contact William Switzer (katewill@comcast.net).

• NEWSLETTER….

-- We need a volunteer to help deliver extra newsletters to the library and 3 or 4 places in central Corvallis every month. Please call/email Davi Richards (davirichards@hotmail.com).

5. SUCCESSES

The BCDEMS Summer Picnic was a huge success--and very cool (in the Boys and Girls Club air-conditioned gym). The pie auction raised enough money to cover the cost of the room, and the Folklore Society joined us for contra dancing afterwards

6. THANKS

...to all volunteers who have helped with the Benton County Fair Booth and the BCDEMS picnic.

7. SHORT TAKES

http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/Election-Poll-Summary.pdf to a summary of a recent NARAL poll showing that Americans favor choice by a large majority.

Citizens’ Tool Kit: HOW YOU CAN HELP: http://www.blackboxvoting.org/toolkit.pdf

http://go.sojo.net/campaign/Fair_Wages to send a letter to McDonald's urging fair wages for people who pick tomatoes.

For Motherhood Manifesto’s “Chapter E, Excellent Childcare,” go to: http://www.momsrising.org/manifesto/chapter6

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