Upcoming Events 
What's going on?
If you are hosting or know about an event that would be of interest to Charlottesville Democrats please write to us at events@cvilledems.org and let us know.
Ongoing Events
Voter Registration Training
Thursdays at 12:30pm at the Charlottesville Office of Voter Registration in the City Hall Annex near the Downtown Pavilion.
Charlottesville City Market Obama Table
Saturdays 7:30am - noon in the parking lot at Water Street & South First. Spread the word about Obama, register voters and sign up new volunteers. A great place to get your Obama gear - bumper stickers, buttons & yard signs. Contact Iney Byfield at iney@earthlink.net to help.
Tom Perriello campaign Phonebank
Volunteers are needed to help with phone banking every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 and on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00. They will be at the office at 1932 Arlington Blvd, Suite 205. Contact Onnie Baldwin at 571-334-2531 or onnie@perrielloforcongress.com for more information.
Monthly Democratic Breakfast
This gathering takes place on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30a.m. and is usually held at the JABA building on Hillsdale Drive. Pay what you can.
Left of Center Monthly Forum
Held the first Tuesday of every month. See the Left of Center website for details.
University Democrats (UDems) weekly meeting
Wednesdays at 6 pm in Room 108 of Clark Hall
Drinking Liberally
Every Thursday from 6pm on at South Street Brewery. See the Drinking Liberally website for details.
- Wednesday, August 27, 6 to 7pm
University Democrats (UDems) Meet-and-Greet!
Garden I behind Pavilion I just off the Lawn.
Can't wait to meet your fellow UDems? Free food, popsicles, and drinks provided. - Thursday, August 28, 8:30pm
"Rally by the Rails" -- Watch the Democratic National Convention, sponsored by MoveOn.org
Wild Wing Cafe
820 West Main St
Tom Perriello and Creigh Deeds will be there with us to watch history!
There are several other local parties. Check the MoveOn.org website for other options. - Thursday, August 28, 8pm
Watch the Democratic National Convention with the University Democrats
Newcomb Hall Game Room. Stop by for free food and Democratic camaraderie. - Wednesday, September 3, 6pm
University Democrats first meeting of the fall semester
Clark Hall, Rm. 108
Get there early to join and get a new t-shirt!
See the University Democrats website for details. - Monday, September 8, 5pm (until about 7pm)
JFK Service Club activity -- cleaning up Jordan Park
Volunteers are needed!
Contact Russ Linden at russlinden@earthlink.net for more information.
Directions: Go across the Belmont Bridge, away from downtown (heading South). You're now on Avon St. Go past the immediate light after the bridge, and keep going straight on Avon through the next light, at Monticello Av. Continue on Avon St. to the next light: Elliott Av. Turn right on Elliott; then turn left (South) at 6th St. Follow 6th about a half mile, until it ends at the park.
See the map below for directions to the Park.
View Larger Map - Saturday, September 13, 9:30am-4pm
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia STATEWIDE Student Organizing Conference
At The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
With the cost of birth control skyrocketing, STI rates among teens and young adults growing and access to reproductive health care under attack, Planned Parenthood wants to know: Is there a voice for CHOICE on your campus? This conference is all about training students to organize around reproductive health and rights on campuses throughout Virginia. So grab some friends and join us to learn about how to: start a group on your campus, plan events, communicate the pro-choice message, lobby legislators and much more! Register online at www.ppaction.org/ppav/events/vox08/details.tcl - September 30th through November 13th, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) Volunteer Training
Looking for a way to Help your Community? Become an Advocate with SARA! The Sexual Assault Resource Agency will provide a 40-hour training this fall for community volunteers to serve on our 24-hour hotline.
The SARA Hotline offers free, confidential, 24-hour support to sexual assault survivors, their friends and families, professionals, and the general public. As a trained Advocate, you will serve callers of all backgrounds, some who are in crisis, and some who simply need more information.
Contact Laurie Jean at LaurieJean@Ntelos.net or 434.295.7273 for more information.
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