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Dear Progressives,
 The recent events in the Texas Governor's race next year reminds me that I should mention that we're going to be preparing content and events for you as we head into the Primaries ending on March 2, 2010. I'm not sure if we're going to be hosting any debates, but we are in the process of putting together an information forum or two, downloadable handouts to help out the busy voter, and we might just finally get into posting short information videos and clips from events starting in January. We have posted 3 new articles on our webpage in past couple of weeks at www.ProgressiveCenterOfTexas.org along with a new photo on our "Key People" page of our volunteer team (click on it to enlarge) that have been invaluable in our eight months of existence - check 'em out!
When you're not actively enjoying your holiday, watching football, or catching up on household chores, check out the websites of our current Governor, Rick Perry at www.rickperry.org , and possibly the newest entry to the race, Houston Mayor Bill White at www.billwhitefortexas.com where White is asking for your input as to whether he should change his plans from running for U.S. Senator to running for Texas Governor. Our Governor's race continues to be one of the most curious races for next year, and we hope it gets curiouser and curiouser.
Meanwhile, back in Dallas, some of you need to pencil in a few minutes on Tuesday, December 8th, to vote in the runoff elections for the DISD Board of Trustees races in Districts 3 and 9. www.DalCoElections.org has the basic information you need to know who's running and whether you are in those Districts, and the League of Women Voters Dallas website, www.lwvdallas.org , still has their voter guide for the original November 3rd election if you need some background information on the candidates.
Be Well This Week, and Be Progressive!
Tracy Clinton & Molly Hanchey
Other Progressive Events in the Area: Turkey Dog Roast Rally for Health Care and Jobless
Friday, November 27th, 1:00pm
North Texas Jobs with Justice has called a free "Turkey Dog Roast" on the day after Thanksgiving! We gather at 1 PM November 27 at the pavilion on the south side of Lake Cliff Park, corner Colorado and Zang. It's just across the river from downtown Dallas.
We will publicly call for health care reform as a partial solution to the jobless crisis. Unemployed people need reform more than anyone in the short term. In the long term, they need it much much more!
(south side of Lake Cliff Park, corner Colorado and Zang, Dallas)
23rd Annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner
Thursday, December 3rd, 5:30pm reception - 7:00pm dinner
Come honor peacemakers, renew connections and do some guilt-free shopping for the holidays. The evening starts with a reception at 5:30pm, and dinner at 7:00pm. We will be honoring Carol Crabtree Donovan as 2009 Peacemaker of the Year, KinderUSA as Peacemaking Organization of the Year, Rita Clarke for Lifetime Achievement and Happy Shel Weisman in memoriam. This year we will also have an extensive Silent Auction and a short Live Auction. See the list of donated items HERE. Make your reservations now at http://www.dallaspeacecenter.org
(Doubletree Hotel, 4099 Valley View Ln, near Midway Rd & 635, Dallas)
The Dallas Flea - Upscale Flea Market
Saturday, December 5th, 9:00am to 5:00pm
$5.00 entrance fee, includes canvas tote! www.thedallasflea.com
(1409 S Lamar St, the "Artists' Quarter" of South Side on Lamar, Dallas)
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Directions and Contact:
Our address is: South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar Street, Suite 1021 (in the Artist's Gallery area), Dallas, Texas, 75215
South Side is on Lamar Street between Belleview Street and Arnold Street.
Enter South Side from Belleview Street. The Progressive Center is located on the ground floor artists' quarters next door to the Janette Kennedy Gallery.
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Free parking for event guests is available in the Sala Tex-Mex restaurant parking lot on the northeast corner of Belleview and Lamar. Paid parking is available in the lot behind Bill's Records and Poor David's Pub.
We encourage you to carpool or ride
DART Rail to the event: either the Red or Blue line to the Cedars
Station, which is just down the street from South Side on Lamar.
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contacting us. We will make any arrangements needed.
For this or any other questions or comments call us at 214.485.2720 or write to us at frontdesk@progressivecenteroftexas.org
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