Events
Congressman Adam Smith invites you to attend the next meeting of his Progressive Advisory Council at The Fabulich Center in Tacoma. Directions are provided below. Time will also be available from 12:00pm-12:30pm for networking.
The Progressive Advisory Council provides an opportunity for Adam to meet with members of the progressive community in and around the Ninth Congressional District and informally discuss issues of mutual concern. This dialogue helps guide Adam’s decision making in Washington D.C.
Driving Directions to The Fabulich Center: The Fabulich Center is located at 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma, WA 98424, just off Interstate 5.
Please note that Mapquest or other electronic mapping services provide an incorrect location for this site when using the street address.
FROM INTERSTATE 5
SOUTHBOUND
1. If you are traveling southbound on Interstate 5, take Exit 136 (Port of Tacoma Road Exit) and turn right. This puts you on Port of Tacoma Road.
2. Stay on Port of Tacoma Road, going one block past the first major intersection of Pacific Highway 99.
3. Take a left into the driveway.
NORTHBOUND
1. If you are traveling northbound on Interstate 5, take Exit 136B (Port of Tacoma Road Exit). This will put you on Port of Tacoma Road.
2. Stay on Port of Tacoma Road, going one block past the first major intersection of Pacific Highway 99.
3. Take a left into the driveway.
A speaker from Thurston County will address permitting and regulatory issues relating to low impact development.
Q & A will follow the presentation.
The event will be sponsored by Livable Thurston, Futurewise, Thurston Conservation Voters, League of Women Voters, Black Hills Audubon and others.
For more info, call Peggy Bruton, 866-7165 gimleteye@comcast.net
The Thurston County Democrats is hosting a series of pre-caucus forums and Presidential straw polls throughout the county in mid-January.
Participants at all three events will be able to discuss what should be included in the Thurston County Democrats' platform this year, in addition to voting for their favorite presidential candidate.
Participants will also be able to begin their discussions early at thurstondemocrats.org/blog
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St. John's Episcopal Church 114 20th Ave SE Olympia, WA
9am - Summit Begins 11am March to the Capitol 12:30pm Town Hall |
Register now.
For more information contact Marcy Bowers
marcy@povertyaction.org
206.694.6799
The Washington Senate has scheduled a two-day electronic town hall meeting on health care reform and invites the public to participate in the discussion. The on-line meeting, on January 22 and 23, will be a comprehensive discussion concerning health care reform in Washington, including issues of affordability, choice, and availability. Participants can ask questions, add comments, share stories and make suggestions on how to improve the delivery of health care in our state.
Registration is free and citizens are encouraged to register in advance.
“Health care affects every single person in this state,” said Senate Health & Long Term Care Chair Karen Keiser, D-Kent. “This is an excellent opportunity for citizens who can’t easily get to Olympia but still want to be involved in the political process.”
Panelists will include Keiser, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, members of the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee, and health care professionals.
To register, please go to www.webdialogues.net/wasen/healthcare.
When: January 22 & 23
For more information: Mark Varadian, 360-786-7569
The Washington Senate has scheduled a two-day electronic town hall meeting on health care reform and invites the public to participate in the discussion. The on-line meeting, on January 22 and 23, will be a comprehensive discussion concerning health care reform in Washington, including issues of affordability, choice, and availability. Participants can ask questions, add comments, share stories and make suggestions on how to improve the delivery of health care in our state.
Registration is free and citizens are encouraged to register in advance.
“Health care affects every single person in this state,” said Senate Health & Long Term Care Chair Karen Keiser, D-Kent. “This is an excellent opportunity for citizens who can’t easily get to Olympia but still want to be involved in the political process.”
Panelists will include Keiser, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, members of the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee, and health care professionals.
To register, please go to www.webdialogues.net/wasen/healthcare.
When: January 22 & 23
For more information: Mark Varadian, 360-786-7569
AGENDA:
- Elect State Convention Committee Reps
- Elect LD22 Vice Chair
Where: TC Courthouse Bldg, 1, room 152
Where:Gordon's Grange, Yelm Ave. E., Yelm
Training by Tim Lancaster.
Louise Oliverio, PCO 701 Yelm,
Tim Lancaster, PCO 703 Yelm,
Jackie Reid, PCO 130 Bald Hills
Help kick off Jon's campaign for County CommissionerWhen: 7:30-8:30am (registration open at 7:00am)
Where: Worthington Center, St. Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
RSVP: Ralph Chappell 360-459-7160 or Lauren Kiolet 360-352-5498
The Thurston County Democrats are proud to invite you to our annual Champagne Brunch catered and served by Occasions. We are hoping once again to be honored by our Thurston County and State elected officials and, as always, we are expecting them to give us an update on the on-going legislative session.
We urge you all to attend this congenial gathering of your fellow Democrats and add your efforts to our festivities.
Come and join in our discussions and remember that whenever Democrats gather it’s an interesting time. We are looking forward to seeing you all there!


