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Dear Progressives,
Did you catch any of the coverage of the "Coffee Party" events around the county this weekend? WFAA in Dallas had some coverage of the event I attended (link). I can personally attest that the meeting I went to had little partisan shillery, plenty of disappointment for both Dems and Repubs, renewed optimism that a diverse group of adults can have a reasonable discourse, and no requirement to imbibe any particular beverage. In fact, when people from across the conservative/liberal spectrum indulged in little bits of habitual partisan language, we chided each other pleasantly and found more accurate language for the discussion.
The "Coffee Party" is still a new group - it didn't exist a few weeks ago. However, it could come to represent a great opportunity for people to enter (or re-enter) our political process as a engaged citizen. For those of you who have seen the coverage but want to know more, here's a couple of links:
We may be hosting a meeting at South Side on Lamar on Saturday, March 27th, in the afternoon but that hasn't been settled yet. I'll send out a post updating you when I know for sure. Be Well, and Be Progressive!
Events at The Progressive Center:
Legacy of Success Foundation General Meeting
Sunday, March 21st, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Progressive Center is welcoming a relatively new organization in our space, perhaps for some time to come. Legacy of Success Foundation (LOSF) is a business and cultural organization that was formed to bring the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender (LGBT) community of color together. LOSF provides scholarships to local LGBT individuals, holds monthly meetings to discuss LGBT issues with an emphasis on people of color and provide fellowship, and holds monthly social mixers. While they are reorganizing their group and web presence, you will find them here at our South Side on Lamar space every third Sunday, and on their Facebook page.
Friends of Progressive Center Events:
DownwindersAtRisk.org - Put the Public in This Public EPA Hearing
Tuesday, March 16th, 3:00pm to 7:00pm
EPA, TCEQ, and Local Elected Officials Are Coming - Will you be there? The Only Public Hearing on the Proposed New EPA Ozone Standard3 PM Opening - Welcome by Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck,
DFW smog briefing by EPA Regional Administrator Dr. Al Armendariz Who Else Will Be There in Person? Roy Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner Lon Burnam, State Representative, District 90, Ft. Worth Carol Kent, State Representative, District 102 Dallas Diane Patrick, State Representative, District 94 Arlington Chris Turner, State Representative, District 96 Arlington Mark Veasey, State Representative, District 95, Ft. Worth Tony Walker, Regional Director, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) It's not too late - reserve a time to speak: email Stephanie at dfwozonehearing@gmail.com and request a slot (up to 5 minutes long) between 3:30 and 7:00 pm OR show-up and wait for an open speaking slot.
As of Monday, we really need people to speak between 5pm and 7pm.
(Arlington City Council Chambers, 101 W. Abram, Arlington) |
Other Progressive Events in the Area:
Free City Of Dallas Landscaping Seminars
Saturday, March 20th, starting at 9:00am
Plan to attend one or both of the free seminars. Landscape designer and author Bonnie Reese will be the speaker at both sessions. The first 100 attendees at each session will receive a copy of Ms. Reese's book, "Common-Sense Landscaping". Attendees can also enter a drawing for a free 60-gallon rain barrel at the end of each session. Each seminar is presented in English.
For more info and to register online: Click Here. You can also call (214) 670-3155.
(Brookhaven College Performance Hall, 3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, 75244)
Planning for Sustainable Transportation in the 21st Century Workshop
Tuesday, March 23, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Workshop Outcomes: Participants will be able to understand how HUD, EPA, and DOT programs and policies may be used to improve community livability and support sustainable development. Knowledge of key transportation-focused HUD, EPA, and DOT funding sources and contact information for program information will be shared. Participants will better understand the principal concepts and theories through real world examples of livability and sustainability. To download a brochure, click here.
(1st Floor Transportation Council Room (Centerpoint II Bldg), North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, 76005)
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Directions and Contact:
Our address is:
South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar Street, Suite 1021, Dallas, Texas, 75215
South Side on Lamar is on South Lamar Street between Belleview Street and Arnold Street. Enter South Side from Belleview Street. The Progressive Center is located on the ground floor "Artists' Quarter" next door to the Janette Kennedy Gallery.
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Free parking for event guests is available in the 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.
ADA assistance is available for Progressive Center events by 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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