Monday, February 8th
West County Democrats Meeting
Coffee and Socializing, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Featured Speaker:
Susan Kidder
Executive Director, Safe Connections
Where violence ends and healthy relationships begin.
(formerly Women’s Support Center)
The mission of Safe Connections is to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis intervention, counseling and support services. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Safe Connections is a place where relationship violence and its long-term effects are addressed in complete confidence and security. Since 1976, Safe Connections has created hope and healing from pain and violence.
Circle of Concern, our community outreach agency ~
is requesting the following items this month. Please remember to bring one or more of these to the monthly meeting (cash and checks cheerfully accepted, too):
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meat
- Shampoo/bar soap
- Pudding or Jell-O mix
- Muffin or cake mix
FREE FOOD FREE CONVERSATION FREE INFORMATION
Please join us for lunch following the meeting.
New lunch restaurant: Candicci's, 100 Holloway Rd. Ballwin, 63011 636-220-8989
Tuesday, February 9
Come and join us for a timely and informative lecture by Alvin Edgell on "The Puzzle of Afghanistan”. 10:45 AM at the Ethical Society, 9001Clayton Rd. The lecture will be followed by questions and discussion. Edgell has served as acting director of the Peace Corps in Afghanistan for 3 years. He has taught and written about the importance of culture to foreign policy and on terrorism. For more information contact Marian Bauer (636-227-1781, marianbauer@sbcglobal.net).
Wednesday, February10
Washington University Assembly Series presents Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Edward Larson in the Thomas Hall Lecture at 4 p.m., location to be determined. The talk is titled "From Dayton to Dover : A Brief History of the Evolution Teaching Controversy in the U.S. " Larson's books, which mainly deal with evolution and the current and historical conflicts between science and religion, are regarded as both scholarly and highly readable for the general population. "Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Monkey Trial and America 's Continuing Debate over Science and Religion" won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize in history. Check the Web page for updated information or call 314-935-4620.
Tuesday, February 16
Creve Coeur Township Democratic Club presents a brief presentation by Mr. Clay followed by a lively Q. & A. session. It will be held at Club City Place Number One Auditorium, in downtown Creve Coeur. Immediately north of Olive along N New Ballas Rd. (The 2nd signalized inter-section east of 270 and Olive.) Refreshments at 7:00 PM; program at 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, February 16
Faith Aloud is collaborating with NARAL Prochoice Missouri, the Planned Parenthood affiliates of Missouri, and other groups concerned with reproductive justice to hold three pro-choice mini-Lobby Days in 2010. The first one is at the capitol from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be led by Faith Aloud. We're calling it "Faithful Choices" Lobby Day. Transportation is on your own, or if you're in St. Louis you can meet up to carpool at 7:30 a.m. We'll send you the location when you register.
The schedule that day will be: 10 a.m. Meet in Hearing Room for motivation, training, introductions, and assignments 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch on your own 2:30 p.m. Meet in Hearing Room for sharing reports and evaluation. Please sign up NOW for this important day. We need every voice! Sign up on Facebook, by emailing a response to this email, or by calling us at 314-531-5010.
Wednesday, February 17th
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and an expert discussion from the Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development David Kerr. How is the department stimulating and supporting economic security, opportunity, growth and a high quality of life in Missouri? What is the state doing to strengthen its economic standing in the Midwest and abroad? Come and ask the director. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge, 8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119.
Wednesday, February 24th
West County Democrats Movie Night
Free Movie 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655
300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
"Sick Around the World"
In the PBS documentery, Sick Around the World, FRONTLINE teams up with veteran Washington Post foreign correspondent T.R. Reid to find out how five other capitalist democracies -- the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Taiwan and Switzerland -- deliver health care,
and what the United States might learn from their successes and their failures.
FREE REFRESHMENTS - FREE DISCUSSION - BRING A FRIEND!
Wednesday, March 3
Feminist icon, social justice advocate and writer Gloria Steinem will present a lecture at 4 p.m. in Graham Chapel, Washington University. For nearly half a century, Steinem has been at the forefront of the women's rights movement in America . Her influence on American culture has been far-reaching and included the creation of "Ms. Magazine" and Take Your Daughter to Work Day.
Check the Web page for updated information or call 314-935-4620.
Monday, March 8th
West County Democrats Meeting
Coffee and Socializing, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Featured Speaker:
William Freivogel
former Washington Bureau Chief of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Supreme Court specialist,
now director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's School of Journalism
He will discuss the Supreme Court, with special emphasis on the recent Citizens United decision, allowing corporations to give treasury funds for the election of a political candidate. Title of his presentation: The Supreme Court and Hillary the Movie. Mr. Freivogel is the Director and an Associate Professor at the School of Journalism at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Visiting Professor at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Circle of Concern, our community outreach agency ~
is requesting the following items this month. Please remember to bring one or more of these to the monthly meeting (cash and checks cheerfully accepted, too):
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meat
- Shampoo/bar soap
- Pudding or Jell-O mix
- Muffin or cake mix
FREE FOOD FREE CONVERSATION FREE INFORMATION
Please join us for lunch following the meeting.
New lunch restaurant: Candicci's, 100 Holloway Rd. Ballwin, 63011 636-220-8989
Wednesday, March 24th
West County Democrats Movie Night
Free Movie 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655
300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
"Art and Copy"
a movie about advertising that touches on political themes, media literacy concepts, and includes excepts of some of the best/most effective ads that have been produced since the 1960’s.
FREE REFRESHMENTS - FREE DISCUSSION - BRING A FRIEND!
Wednesday, March 31st
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and expert discussion from Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt. Blunt currently represents Southwest Missouri in the nation's House of Representatives; he is also running for Senator Bond's senate seat in 2010. Come hear the Congressman speak on the state of affairs in Washington D.C. , what it means for Missouri , the Midwest and the nation and his current efforts on the campaign trail. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge, 8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119
Tuesday, April 6th
WOMEN’S LOBBY DAY JEFFERSON CITY--STATE CAPITOL House Hearing Room 2. This is a great opportunity to voice your views on women's issues. Find out what you can do to support Women’s Pay Equity. Learn what your legislator supports and update your knowledge on issues such as choice, health care, civil liberties, public education, the environment, immigration, and voting. Express your views to your legislators**Lunch on your own. For information, call 314-831-5359. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. INVITE A FRIEND. Registration Fee ($10 per person) This includes briefing materials and breakfast. Please make your reservations before April 1, 2010.
Monday, April 12th
West County Democrats Meeting
Coffee and Socializing, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Featured Speaker:
Scott Baier
Executive Director of Teach For America
Teach For America aims to end educational inequity—
the reality that in our country, where a child is born determines his or her educational outcomes and life prospects.
Circle of Concern, our community outreach agency ~
is requesting the following items this month. Please remember to bring one or more of these to the monthly meeting (cash and checks cheerfully accepted, too):
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meat
- Shampoo/bar soap
- Pudding or Jell-O mix
- Muffin or cake mix
FREE FOOD FREE CONVERSATION FREE INFORMATION
Please join us for lunch following the meeting.
New lunch restaurant: Candicci's, 100 Holloway Rd. Ballwin, 63011 636-220-8989
Wednesday, April 14th
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and an expert discussion from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Commissioner Chris Nicastro. What would parental choice mean for the public school system? What will budget cuts means for Missouri schools? How does Missouri compare with the nation in regards to graduation rates, drop outs and rankings? Come and ask the director. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge, 8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119.
Saturday, April 24th
American Association of University Women – Ballwin-Chesterfield Branch’s Trivia Night to be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Clayton and Hwy. 141 at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, April 28th
West County Democrats Movie Night
Free Movie 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655
300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
(Tentatively Planned)
"Digital Nation"
A PBS Frontline Production
Within a single generation, digital media and the World Wide Web have transformed virtually every aspect of modern culture, from the way we learn and work to the ways in which we socialize and even conduct war. But is the technology moving faster than we can adapt to it? And is our 24/7 wired world causing us to lose as much as we've gained?
FREE REFRESHMENTS - FREE DISCUSSION - BRING A FRIEND!
Wednesday, April 28th
Join the Holden Public Policy Forum for FREE PIZZA and expert discussion from the judges of the Missouri Supreme Court. The four judge panel, composing of: Judge Mary Russell, Judge Laura Stith, Judge Richard Teitelman, and Judge Michael Wolff accounts for over 130 years of combined legal and judicial experience. Hear the judges speak on the judicial nomination and confirmation process, how courts function with other branches of government and the press, the imposition of the death penalty, and national issues such as Guantanamo Bay , and the legal issues surrounding the war on terror. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Webster University Center - Sunnen Lounge, 8300 Big Bend, St. Louis 63119
Wednesday, May 26th
West County Democrats Movie Night
Free Movie 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 655
300 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
(Tentatively Planned)
"MoveOn: The Movie"
A feature-length documentary focusing on the revolutionary history of the biggest
progressive grass-roots movement
seen in the United States since the 1960s.
FREE REFRESHMENTS - FREE DISCUSSION - BRING A FRIEND!
Please join us for lunch following our regular meetings.
New lunch restaurant: Candicci's, 100 Holloway Rd. Ballwin, 63011 636-220-8989
To submit items for this list, send them by the Friday before the
monthly WCD meeting to Kathy Dieter at KathDieter@Yahoo.com.
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