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Door to Door Canvassing -- This Saturday!

Saturday, July 15, 2006
10am-2pm
Meet at State Democratic HQ
300 North 2nd St, 8th Floor
Harrisburg

Contact John Bane at 920-8470

Yes, there's Door to Door Canvassing EVERY Saturday, but we're having an extra-big push this week. Let's go out and tell our neighbors how Democrats in the Legislature fought for - and won - the minimum wage increase. Tell them how - after 30 years of others failing - Ed Rendell succeeded in passing $1 billion in property tax reductions. And tell them how Bob Casey is going to Washington to represent everyday Pennsylvanians instead of just looking out for the big-wig special interests of Rick Santorum's K Street lobbyist pals.

Also, don't forget about phone banking every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night from 5:30pm-8pm. Pizza and beverages provided!

PrideFest and Unity Parade Volunteers Needed -- Meeting Tuesday!

Organizational Meeting for Volunteers of PrideFest and the Unity Parade
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
7:00 pm
Best Western
Eisenhower Boulevard (off exit 1B of I-283)

contact Kim Griffith at 877-2348

Pride isn't just for Gays and Lesbians anymore:

Volunteer Coordinator Kim Griffith needs your help on July 29th. The first ever Harrisburg Gay Pride Parade kicks off at 10am. That is followed by PrideFest from 11:15am - 7:00pm. Volunteers are needed for set-up, registration, security, clean-up, and more. Volunteer for an hour up to the entire day. Informational meeting for volunteers TOMORROW. Kim guarantees a fun time. More information about PrideFest: www.harrisburgpride.org

Local House Candidates Launch Websites

Actually, they may have been up for a couple of months, but they were just brought to my attention.

The election is less than 4 months away; here are two great candidates that could use your help:

Dennis Coffman (104th; Mark McNaughton's district): www.electcoffman.com

Cheryl Nick (105th; running against Ron Marsico): www.friendsofcherylnick.com

DCDC Summer Picnic

DCDC Summer Picnic
Sunday, August 13, 2006
City Island Carousel Pavilion
COST: Adults $20.00
Children under 12 free

From Peggy Grove:

Hello Democrats:

Dauphin County Democrats have scheduled our ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC and we want you to mark your calendars: Many of the Statewide candidates will be on hand to tell you what is happening on the campaign trail. The food will be catered by "Simply Turkey" no preservatives, lots of healthy wraps, whole grain bread sandwiches, great salads with turkey or chicken or ham or veggies, etc, etc, etc,. We'll be at the Carousel Pavilion on City Island in Harrisburg between 1 and 4 on Sunday, August 13th. Come and join us. So that we can plan to have enough food, could you please call 236-5971 or e-mail Peggy Grove at eggrove@comcast.net">peggrove@comcast.net to let us know that you are attending. We always welcome donations and advance payments to help defray the usual costs of putting on events like these. We also could use some hands to help with set-up and serving and of course clean up.

This event is always held rain or shine since the pavilion is covered. The Children's Carousel, City Island Kiddie Railroad and the Batting Cages and Video Arcade are all within a few feet of the pavilion so it's a great place to bring the family. We look forward to meeting the new committeepeople representing all the precincts in Dauphin County and of course welcome back the tireless returning commmitteepeople, candidates and all other interested Dems.

To make reservations please call, e-mail or preferably send your check to:

Peggy Grove
eggrove@comcast.net">peggrove@comcast.net, phone:236-5971
DCDC Summer Picnic
1705 N. Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17102