Candidate visits and other events calendar

Friday, October 12 - Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter appears in Scottsdale.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: New Vision Spiritual Growth Center, 9659 N. Hayden Rd. (SE Corner of Hayden & Mountain View)
More info here.


Friday October 12 - The Big Picture Film Series and the LD17 Democrats present the documentary "In Debt We Trust."

Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 170, Coor Building, ASU.


Saturday, October 13 - Democratic State Committee Meeting in Tucson

Time: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tucson High School, 400 North Second Avenue, Tucson.


Thursday, October 18 - The Big Picture Film Series and the D17 Democrats present the film "Invisible Ballots." The film addresses concerns about electronic voting and the lack of a paper trail. It is an in-depth analysis of the "privatization" of voting in America.

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 170, Coor Building, ASU.


Thursday, October 18 - The D8 Democrats present speaker Cynthia Black, producer and host of "Action Point--Solution Politics" on KPHX radio, 1480 AM.

Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale.


Friday, October 19 - Campaign appearance by Senator Barack Obama in Tempe.

Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: TBA, details available soon at Arizonans for Obama.

Edit to add: Jeff Berlinsky, Obama supporter and owner of the Sub-Culture Cafe in Tempe, has a sandwich named after Senator Obama, the "Commander In Cheese." It is made with Oven Gold Turkey, American Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato. For each "Commander In Cheese" sold, he will contribute $1 to the Obama campaign.

The Sub-Culture Cafe is located at 227 E Baseline Rd., Suite J7, Tempe.

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Also on Friday, October 19 - Obama for President fundraiser in Phoenix.

Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Wyndham Phoenix, 50 E. Adams, Phoenix
Details: https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/phoenix1019

Note: The Arizona headquarters of the Obama campaign is now open. It is located at 22 E Mitchell Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85012 (Directions: From Osborn & 3rd St, travel north one street and g oleft. Single- story building is gray with a red awning.)
Web site: arizona.barackobama.com


Friday, October 26 - The D8 Democrats present "Friday Night at the Movies" in Fountain Hills. This month's movie is "Invisible Ballots." (link above)

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills.


Friday, November 2 - Arizona Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner, with special guests James Carville, Governor Janet Napolitano, and Attorney General Terry Goddard.

Time: 6:00 p.m. registration and reception; 7:00 p.m. dinner
Location: Wyndham Phoenix, 50 E. Adams, Phoenix


Friday, November 16 - Presidential Candidate and former Senator Mike Gravel will be speaking to the ASU Young Democrats.

Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location and other info: Contact the ASU Young Dems.

Later!