Join Jill Martinez, and be heard...

03/27/2008 Governor Michael Dukakis and Kitty Dukakis gave support and their endorsement of Jill Martinez for Congress, during a private conversation and dinner at the home of Mahmood and Sue Boloorchi.

Hear Jill on the Paul Berenson Show, AM 1340, Progressive Talk, Santa Barbara's Live, Local Progressive Talk Radio. 05/24/08 - Saturday, 1-4 PM (Pacific) 3-6 PM (Central)

02/21/08 7 p.m. Democratic Club of Santa Maria Valley, Thursday, Feb. 21, Bamboo Gardens, 800 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Guest speakers are Jill Martinez and Marta Jorgensen, Democratic candidates for the 24th Congressional District. No-host social at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required for an optional dinner at 6 p.m. Info and to RSVP: 349-2708.

03/22/08 On Saturday, March 22, 2008, Ojai Democratic Club hosted a forum The Ojai Center for the Arts. “How can anybody not run in this atmosphere when our representatives vote against everything important in this country?” said Martinez, setting the tone for the event. Martinez spoke to the crowd and responded to questions ranging from why she is running, to the economy, healthcare, and Iraq.

04/17/2008 Local Candidates spoke at the Lompoc Democratic Club, where public attended a forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 04/17/2008, at the Lompoc Library's Grossman Gallery, 501 E. North Ave., reagrding the the 2008 election. Candidates addressed local, state and national issues, and answered questions. In attendence were Jill Martinez, 24th U.S. Congressional District; Mary Pallant, 24th U.S. Congressional District; Marta Jorgensen, 24th U.S. Congressional District; Robert Cuthbert, 33rd State Assembly District, John Sterling, 4th District Supervisor and Doreen Farr, 3rd District Supervisor. David Eccles said that he felt it went really well, and there were about 60 people in attendance. He further stated that it actually went a little overtime. Sounds like Lompoc has an active and productive Democratic Club. Kudos.

04/18/2008 Parents, teachers, and students from Ventura County will get together Friday, 04/18/2008, at 4 p.m., A Rally for Our Children - at Buena High School, 5670 Telegraph Road, Ventura CA, to discuss budget cuts that would cripple the Ventura Unified School District. Join Save Our Schools, Jill Martinez, and the many other attendees, to learn about the proposed 4.8 billion cuts to schools. Speakers planned include but are not limited to: State Assembly Pedro Nava, State Senate Candidate Hannah-Beth Jackson, Ventura County Superintendant of Schools Chuck Weis and more. Ventura Breeze Vol. 1, No 13, April 9, 2008. The California Teachers Association provided this video, "It Hurts," to explain how proposed cuts would affect California schools.

04/26/08 http://www.ojaidemocrats.org - General Members meeting of the Ojai Valley Democratic Club will be a Forum on "Housing A Social Justice Issue for a Sustainable Community." Jill Martinez, consultant to Peoples Self Help Housing, a non-profit corporation providing affordable housing in the three Central Coast counties will attend.

April 30, 6:00-8:00 PM SVMK EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Pancakes and politics at IHOP on Erringer meeting agenda: http://www.simimoorparkdemocrats.com/info.php

05/02/2008 California Association of Political Centrists (CAPC) is hosting Candidate Forums. California Association of PoliticalCentrists (CAPC) joined forces with California Lutheran University and Ventura County Star to put on a series of candidate forums for citizens of VenturaCounty. The first two forums will be moderated by CLU’s Greg Freeland, PhD, Chair of theCLU Political Science Department. All questions will be vetted by Joe Howry, Editor, Ventura County Star. The Gold Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is also participating, in hosting the forums. Friday, May 2 at CLU Oxnard Campus at 7 pm to 9 pm, The Palms, Room 103A, 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Oxnard, CA, Board of Supervisor Candidates & Introduction of JudicialCandidates

05/03/08 Saturday afternoon and evening, visit with Jill Martinez at Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley booth at Conejo Valley Days in Thousand Oaks, (Wednesday, April 30- Sunday, May 4). Jill, her daughter, Marie Davis, and and Jill's Administrative Assistant Sherry Cash participated in the parade, to help support the the Conejo Valley Days, the largest annual public event in Thousand Oaks. Booth hours are from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 5:00 PM to Midnight on Friday, Noon to Midnight on Saturday and Noon to 8:00 PM on Sunday.

05/06/2008 Tuesday, May 6 at CLU Main Campus in TO at 7 pm to 9 pm, Lundring Room (Sports Complex), 60 W Olson Rd, Thousand Oak, CA. 24th Congressional Candidates & Introduction of Judicial Candidates Leslie Cornejo, State Chairman of CAPC believes, "From potholes to taxes, from health care to war, the voters should demand to be represented by the very best. I hope the voters of Ventura County will take this great opportunity to get to know the incumbents and their challengers so that they can make the best choices on Election Day." Greg Freeland, PhD., forum moderator and CLU Chair of Political Science states “With voters being exposed to multimedia million dollar campaigns to influence their voting choices it is now more important than ever for voters to be or become educated voters by attending candidate forums and reading non partisan information on political candidates that includes, for example, their voting records and issue positions.” Repeated invitations to participate to the incumbent's campaign office, and DC office, have not been returned. All other invited candidates will be participating. Forum proxies will be allowed, but they may not be elected officials or candidates seeking other office. Suppport Democratic primary candidate, Jill Martinez. Visit the Star For More Details for both sessions of the forum.

05/10/2008 "2008 Politics, Tea & Thee," with the National Women's Political Caucus( NWPC), Saturday, May 10 2-4 p.m. at, 810 El Toro Road, Ojai, in the beautiful home and gardens of former Caucus president Judy Bysshe, $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Hear from confirmed speakers Fran Pavley (candidate SD-23), Hannah-Beth Jackson (candidate SD-19), Kathy Long (incumbent BoS District 3) and Ferial Masry (candidate AD-37). Also invited are democratic congressional candidates CD-24. (Due to a date conflict, Congresswoman Lois Capps (CD-23) will not be able to attend as previously announced.) A signature annual event of NWPC-VC, you can count on delicious finger foods, fruits and desserts, champagne and delightful teas, inspiring speakers, beautiful surroundings and stimulating conversation!
RSVP: By mail: NWPC-VC, PO Box 7362, Ventura, CA 93006-7362. Email: wkcompatty@aol.com. Phone: (805) 639-3886

05/12/08 Ventura for Hannah-Beth Meeting
May 12, 2008 Start Time: 7:00 PM
Dudley House Basement - 197 N. Ashwood
N. Ashwood adn Loma Vista in Ventura
Contact Marie Lakin at (805) 647-6476 or mlakin@pacbell.net for more information.

05/13/08 GOOD Club Meeting - Supervisor District 5 Candidate Forum

05/14/08 Conejo Club Candidate Forum CA-24 & Judicial Candidates, Jill Martinez will appear to present her campaign and take questions from club members

05/14/08 Conejo Teachers-Save Public Education Rally, Start Time: 4:00 PM, Conejo Teachers - Save Public Education Rally - Corner of Moorpark Rd. and Thousand Oaks Blvd. Bring family, friends and colleagues!

05/14/08 @ 2:30 pm, Join the Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County - Be for Change and Vote Blue - Central Coast. Meet the charismatic and legendary California politician Speaker of the California Assembly & Former Mayor of San Francisco, The Honorable Willie Brown, Who will discuss: Basic Brown: My Life And Our Times A casual lawn party and discussion of the extraordinary experience and powerful influence of Willie Brown on the politics of California and Washington DC. Contribution: $40. includes signed copy of Basic Brown: My Life and Our Times, All donations go to grassroots efforts in Santa Barbara County, RSVP: barbie@beforchange.org
Send check to SBDCC PAC Fec#C00427856
PO Box 22435, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-2435
Questions: barbie@beforchange.org, conlyhelen@yahoo.com

05/15/08 GOOD Club Fundraiser featuring Dist 5 Candidates, Start Time: 6:00 PM. All three candidates for Ventura County Supervisor, Fifth District, will appear and speak. Dinner and program sponsored by GOOD Club/Greater Oxnard Organization of Democrats. Dinner and program will be Thursday evening, May 15, 6 p.m. at BG’s Coffee Shop and Deli, 428 South A Street, in Oxnard. This event is open to the public but costs $25 by early reservation, $30 at the door. For reservations, before May 13, call (805) 988-6700 or email thegoodclub@yahoo.com

05/16/08 Conejo Democrats Spring Brunch , A Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of FDR's FIRESIDE CHATS

05/17/08 Ojai Democrats Meeting

05/17/08 Ventura County AIDS Walk for Life

05/17/08 Mayors' Ball 2008. An evening of dinner and dancing! 2nd Annual Mayors’ Ball at Santa Ynez Marriot. Benefit Northern Santa Barbara County United Way, and draw over 350 business people, officials and non-profit supporters and leaders from the county. For ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities please call Raynette Cornejo at 922-0329.

05/18/08 Thousand Oaks for Hannah Beth Start Time: 2:00 PM, RSVP for directions. Contact Tom Mullens at (805) 208-0874 for more information. thommullens@yahoo.com

05/20/08 Simi for Hannah Beth - Start Time: 6:30 PM, RSVP for directions to Louis Pandolfi, 805-526-6532, geosci1@aol.com

05/21/08 Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club meeting
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Simi Valley Library
Community Room
2969 Tapo Canyon Rd
Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club inviting all local, state and federal Democratic candidates to show, and speak, at general meeting May 21. Come and meet your candidates, ask tough questions, volunteer to help campaigns, donate, and inform yourself in the process. http://www.simimoorparkdemocrats.com/calendar.php

05/22/08 Ventura Democrats Meeting Thursday, May 22, at 7:30pm at the Topping Room of the Foster Library, 651 E. Main Street, Downtown Ventura. There will be a social gathering at 7pm before the meeting. Dissussion will be the Ventura City budget.

05/26/08 Memorial Day

05/28/08 Drinking Liberally of Ventura County is proud to invite the candidates for the 24th Congressional District Democratic nomination to a moderated candidate's forum

05/28/2008 Wednesday, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Larry Janss and Penny Strowger, Are hosting an event for Hannah Beth Jackson for Senate District 19.
Broken Oak Gallery
1414 East Thousand Oaks suite 213
Thousand Oaks CA
Corporate Co-Host $3600
Co-Host $1000
Individual $250
To RSVP Christina Kegeyan at 818-759-4800 or Stephanie Smith at 310-497-8162

06/14/08 The Ventura County Democrats will be holding their annual event at Rosenmund family ranch, 2816 Rice Rd, Oxnard. State Superintendent and candidate for governor, Jack O'Connell, will be keynote speaker. Annual Spring Fling event!

06/14/08 Turning Point Dinner. Cocktails & Silent Auction 5:30 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM at Marriott Courtyard, 600 E Esplanade Dr, Oxnard. Black Tie Optional. Saturday June 14, 2008. If you know someone, who is a Champion of Mental Health, and would like to see him or her honored, please contact Jane Lax at 805-652-0596, ext. 11. TPF Executive director Clyde Reynolds and Councilmember Carl Morehouse, mix with guests during the silent auction. http://www.turningpointfoundation.org/newsletter/newsletter.pdf