Thanksgiving Food Drive Assembly
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Assembly project on Sat. Nov 22nd where we will take the food drive donations we’ve received and sort and package them into bags.
The packaging event will be held from 10:00 - noon on Saturday 11/22 here at our administrative office in Irvine.
In order to Mapquest directions, we are located at:
17875 Sky Park Circle, Ste D
Irvine, CA 92614
Last year’s group of volunteers were so dedicated to the task at hand that we moved through the project very quickly; so the opportunity may be finishing up if you arrive towards the end of the timeframe.
The assembly area is located outdoors, so please dress comfortably for that day’s weather and wear your sunscreen.
Due to the space we occupy, we are able to utilize approximately 40 volunteers for the day’s event. Because of this, if you are signing up a group, please RSVP only your confirmed number of volunteers.
Thank you so much for the generous donation of your time to help Orange County’s families and children. It is a wonderful gift that you give when you volunteer and we are grateful for your help. Please feel free to contact at Kristin@theraisefoundation.org if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kristin Jefferson
The Raise Foundation
17875 Sky Park Circle, Ste D
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 955-1578 x13
(949) 955-1592 (FAX)
The packaging event will be held from 10:00 - noon on Saturday 11/22 here at our administrative office in Irvine.
In order to Mapquest directions, we are located at:
17875 Sky Park Circle, Ste D
Irvine, CA 92614
Last year’s group of volunteers were so dedicated to the task at hand that we moved through the project very quickly; so the opportunity may be finishing up if you arrive towards the end of the timeframe.
The assembly area is located outdoors, so please dress comfortably for that day’s weather and wear your sunscreen.
Due to the space we occupy, we are able to utilize approximately 40 volunteers for the day’s event. Because of this, if you are signing up a group, please RSVP only your confirmed number of volunteers.
Thank you so much for the generous donation of your time to help Orange County’s families and children. It is a wonderful gift that you give when you volunteer and we are grateful for your help. Please feel free to contact at Kristin@theraisefoundation.org if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kristin Jefferson
The Raise Foundation
17875 Sky Park Circle, Ste D
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 955-1578 x13
(949) 955-1592 (FAX)
The Africa Project
The Africa Project will host the fourth annual “WEEK OF THE AFRICAN CHILD” campaign, December 1st to 8th, in our community. This weeklong effort includes school and community assemblies and presentations throughout the week, the annual Youth Conference On AIDS, Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Lakeview Senior Center. This annual event is co-sponsored by the City of Irvine High School Youth Action Team and UCI AIDS Fundamentalists.
This is a great youth led conference that serves 250 students each year.
If you know of any high school students who may be interested, please let them know that they should register in advance. This is recommended since the conference always reaches capacity.
They may contact Shahrooz, Steve or me directly for more information.
Shahrooz Shahandeh - sshahandeh@gmail.com
Steve Knollmiller – sknollmiller@ci.irvine.ca.us
Debra Bianchi – debra@theafricaproject.com
This is a great youth led conference that serves 250 students each year.
If you know of any high school students who may be interested, please let them know that they should register in advance. This is recommended since the conference always reaches capacity.
They may contact Shahrooz, Steve or me directly for more information.
Shahrooz Shahandeh - sshahandeh@gmail.com
Steve Knollmiller – sknollmiller@ci.irvine.ca.us
Debra Bianchi – debra@theafricaproject.com
League of Women Voters
Local Elections Matter!
The League of Women Voters Invites You To a Public CANDIDATES FORUM for MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL OF IRVINE
Tuesday, October 21st 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Irvine City Hall (Corner of Harvard and Alton)
The local races at the “bottom of the ballot” may be more important to your daily life than the big national races. Learn more about the people who are running for office in Irvine so you can make an informed decision.
A strong democracy needs an informed electorate Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the local candidates on issues that matter
The League of Women Voters Invites You To a Public CANDIDATES FORUM for MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL OF IRVINE
Tuesday, October 21st 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Irvine City Hall (Corner of Harvard and Alton)
The local races at the “bottom of the ballot” may be more important to your daily life than the big national races. Learn more about the people who are running for office in Irvine so you can make an informed decision.
A strong democracy needs an informed electorate Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the local candidates on issues that matter
Election Day
Dear Albert,
We need your help on Election Day!
Come and learn about how you can help as a Poll Watcher on Election Day and about our 3-pronged Get-Out-The-Vote strategy. Imelda Carrillo, the Poll Site Manager from the Registrar of Voters office, will be at the training to talk to us about the county's official Election Day rules and regulations. Saturday, October 25th 9:00 am to 11:00 am Teamsters Union Hall 140 S. Marks Way, Orange, CA
Please click here to RSVP or call 714-835-5158 or email Lindsay@ocdemocrats.org.
Be a part of history and help out on Election Day 2008!
Sincerely,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
We need your help on Election Day!
Come and learn about how you can help as a Poll Watcher on Election Day and about our 3-pronged Get-Out-The-Vote strategy. Imelda Carrillo, the Poll Site Manager from the Registrar of Voters office, will be at the training to talk to us about the county's official Election Day rules and regulations. Saturday, October 25th 9:00 am to 11:00 am Teamsters Union Hall 140 S. Marks Way, Orange, CA
Please click here to RSVP or call 714-835-5158 or email Lindsay@ocdemocrats.org.
Be a part of history and help out on Election Day 2008!
Sincerely,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
Vote!
Elect...
KANG • KROM • AGRAN • GALLINGER
THIS ELECTION WILL DETERMINE WHETHER IRVINE MOVES FORWARD... OR BACKWARD...
IN 7 DAYS IT WILL BE TOO LATE!
THAT’S WHY WE NEED EVERYONE TO TO HELP US NOW TO GET OUT THE VOTE! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1. Call, e-mail or text everyone you know (or at least 10-15 of your closest friends and associates) to let them know that you support KANG, KROM, AGRAN and GALLINGER...and that local elections are often decided by less than 100 votes, so make sure they vote the WHOLE ballot!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO SOME PHONE BANKING, E-MAIL US AT: KeepIrvineGreat2008@cox.net or Call Caryn at 949-933-5091
2. This is our last weekend to walk and WE NEED YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR NEIGHBORS and YOUR CO-WORKERS (basically anyone you can bring along) to help us finish our distribution! •••• Saturday and Sunday, November 1 & 2 7 a.m. To noon 11 Mann Street • University Park ••••
Please help us with the final push...it’s fun...and it’s critically important to get out the vote!
3. POSTCARDS We are mailing 10,000 postcards which are pre-addressed but need to be personally signed, stamped (we provide the stamps) and mailed by FRIDAY! Can you take responsibility for 200? 500? 1000? They will be ready for pick-up/ drop off on Thursday morning. Call Caryn at 949-933-5091 ASAP if you can help.
4. SUPPORT THE CANDIDATES FINANCIALLY Campaigns are expensive. We’re proud of the campaigns we have run, but we ALL must raise additional funds to cover the costs of our campaigns.
To contribute to ANY or ALL of our candidates on-line, Go to: www.Keepirvinegreat2008.com
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THANK YOU! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
IN 7 DAYS IT WILL BE TOO LATE!
THAT’S WHY WE NEED EVERYONE TO TO HELP US NOW TO GET OUT THE VOTE! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1. Call, e-mail or text everyone you know (or at least 10-15 of your closest friends and associates) to let them know that you support KANG, KROM, AGRAN and GALLINGER...and that local elections are often decided by less than 100 votes, so make sure they vote the WHOLE ballot!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO SOME PHONE BANKING, E-MAIL US AT: KeepIrvineGreat2008@cox.net or Call Caryn at 949-933-5091
2. This is our last weekend to walk and WE NEED YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR NEIGHBORS and YOUR CO-WORKERS (basically anyone you can bring along) to help us finish our distribution! •••• Saturday and Sunday, November 1 & 2 7 a.m. To noon 11 Mann Street • University Park ••••
Please help us with the final push...it’s fun...and it’s critically important to get out the vote!
3. POSTCARDS We are mailing 10,000 postcards which are pre-addressed but need to be personally signed, stamped (we provide the stamps) and mailed by FRIDAY! Can you take responsibility for 200? 500? 1000? They will be ready for pick-up/ drop off on Thursday morning. Call Caryn at 949-933-5091 ASAP if you can help.
4. SUPPORT THE CANDIDATES FINANCIALLY Campaigns are expensive. We’re proud of the campaigns we have run, but we ALL must raise additional funds to cover the costs of our campaigns.
To contribute to ANY or ALL of our candidates on-line, Go to: www.Keepirvinegreat2008.com
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THANK YOU! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Debbie Cook
Dear Albert,
Help Debbie Cook get out the vote this Sunday!
Join PDA and the Orange County Labor Federation to rally and walk for Debbie Cook. Join: Patrick Kelly - Teamsters Labor Leader Local 952 Norman Solomon - Healthcare NOT Warefae campaign co-chair David Clennon - Activist and actor Michael Light - CNA/NNOC Tim Carpenter - PDA National Director
Sunday, Nov. 2nd Rally @ 11:30 am Precinct Walk @ 1:00 pm Machinists Union Hall 5402 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach
Debbie needs your help to make it across the finish line, so please come out and walk for her this weekend!
In Unity,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
Help Debbie Cook get out the vote this Sunday!
Join PDA and the Orange County Labor Federation to rally and walk for Debbie Cook. Join: Patrick Kelly - Teamsters Labor Leader Local 952 Norman Solomon - Healthcare NOT Warefae campaign co-chair David Clennon - Activist and actor Michael Light - CNA/NNOC Tim Carpenter - PDA National Director
Sunday, Nov. 2nd Rally @ 11:30 am Precinct Walk @ 1:00 pm Machinists Union Hall 5402 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach
Debbie needs your help to make it across the finish line, so please come out and walk for her this weekend!
In Unity,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
Keep Irvine Great 2008
Please join us in supporting the candidates who have made Irvine such a great community to live in
At a Special Meet & Greet
Wednesday October 29th 5:30 - 7:00 PM
at the CASPIAN RESTAURANT
14100 Culver Drive, Irvine 92604 tel.949.651.8454 Located in Heritage Square, which is south of Santa Ana Fwy [5] on Culver Blvd.
Recommended contribution levels Platinum - $410 Gold - $250 Silver - $100 Bronze - $50
.* A maximum of $410 may be contributed to each candidate by an individual or business. *Couples may contribute up to $820 from a joint account with both signatures on the check. $250 is the contribution limit for those businesses or individuals doing business with the City of Irvine, the Orange County Great Park Corporation, or any governmental agency with which the City of Irvine is affiliated. State law prohibits contributions of $100 or more in cash. Contributions by foreign nationals are prohibited by federal law. Contributions are not considered charitable for income tax purposes
Please RSVP to Caryn at keepirvinegreat2008@cox.net
or call 949-933-5091 We think you'll agree ... they've earned our support!
Contributions can be made online at
www.keepirvinegreat2008.com
At a Special Meet & Greet
Wednesday October 29th 5:30 - 7:00 PM
at the CASPIAN RESTAURANT
14100 Culver Drive, Irvine 92604 tel.949.651.8454 Located in Heritage Square, which is south of Santa Ana Fwy [5] on Culver Blvd.
Recommended contribution levels Platinum - $410 Gold - $250 Silver - $100 Bronze - $50
.* A maximum of $410 may be contributed to each candidate by an individual or business. *Couples may contribute up to $820 from a joint account with both signatures on the check. $250 is the contribution limit for those businesses or individuals doing business with the City of Irvine, the Orange County Great Park Corporation, or any governmental agency with which the City of Irvine is affiliated. State law prohibits contributions of $100 or more in cash. Contributions by foreign nationals are prohibited by federal law. Contributions are not considered charitable for income tax purposes
Please RSVP to Caryn at keepirvinegreat2008@cox.net
or call 949-933-5091 We think you'll agree ... they've earned our support!
Contributions can be made online at
www.keepirvinegreat2008.com
El Dia De Los Muertos
Dear Albert,
Please join our favorite Sanchez sisters in celebrating "El Dia De Los Muertos."
Thursday, October 30th 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Hosted by: Ray Verches and Friends 13661 Belle Rive, Santa Ana CA
THIS IS A MASK AND/OR COSTUME EVENT.
Suggested Contributions: Calavera $1,000 Eskeleto $500 Espanto $250 - $100
R.S.V.P to Kelly Martinez at kmartinez@loretta.org or 714.839.4431.
We hope that you can join us!
Sincerely,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
Please join our favorite Sanchez sisters in celebrating "El Dia De Los Muertos."
Thursday, October 30th 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Hosted by: Ray Verches and Friends 13661 Belle Rive, Santa Ana CA
THIS IS A MASK AND/OR COSTUME EVENT.
Suggested Contributions: Calavera $1,000 Eskeleto $500 Espanto $250 - $100
R.S.V.P to Kelly Martinez at kmartinez@loretta.org or 714.839.4431.
We hope that you can join us!
Sincerely,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
Walk the Walk - Bill and Barack
Dear Albert,
This weekend there are lots of opportunities for you to Walk the Walk for local candidates. Join us for local precinct walks in the 44th, 46th or 48th Congressional Districts.
Walk for Bill and Barack in the 44th CD!
Join PDA and local Orange County unions in support of Bill Hedrick this Sunday: Sunday, October 26th 10:00 am Marblehead Park - 2400 Via Turqueza, San Clemente Walk for local candidates in the 46th CD!
Join PDA and the Orange County Labor Federation to walk for Debbie Cook and Katrina Foley this Saturday: Saturday, October 25th 9:30 am Chronic Cantina - 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa
Walk for Barack, Steve and local candidates in the 48th CD!
Join local supporters to walk for Barck Obama, Steve Young and many other local candidates this Saturday and Sunday: Saturday, October 25th @ 9:30 am Sunday, October 26th @ 10:30 am Steve Young's Campaign HQ - 101 Pacifica, Suite 100, Irvine
Bill, Debbie and Steve all need your help to make it across the finish line. I sincerely hope that you can join me at these events!
In Unity,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
This weekend there are lots of opportunities for you to Walk the Walk for local candidates. Join us for local precinct walks in the 44th, 46th or 48th Congressional Districts.
Walk for Bill and Barack in the 44th CD!
Join PDA and local Orange County unions in support of Bill Hedrick this Sunday: Sunday, October 26th 10:00 am Marblehead Park - 2400 Via Turqueza, San Clemente Walk for local candidates in the 46th CD!
Join PDA and the Orange County Labor Federation to walk for Debbie Cook and Katrina Foley this Saturday: Saturday, October 25th 9:30 am Chronic Cantina - 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa
Walk for Barack, Steve and local candidates in the 48th CD!
Join local supporters to walk for Barck Obama, Steve Young and many other local candidates this Saturday and Sunday: Saturday, October 25th @ 9:30 am Sunday, October 26th @ 10:30 am Steve Young's Campaign HQ - 101 Pacifica, Suite 100, Irvine
Bill, Debbie and Steve all need your help to make it across the finish line. I sincerely hope that you can join me at these events!
In Unity,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
Join Us For The Party Of The Year!
Dear Albert,
Join Democrats from all over the Orange County for the Democratic Party's Official Election Night Party!
Tuesday, November 4th 8 pm to Midnight Sutra Lounge 1870 Harbor Blvd. (in the Triangle Square) Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Take a walk down our red-carpet media walk, enjoy great food and drinks, and celebrate a historical night with fellow Democrats!
We'll have live music, a DJ, over 10 plasma TV's, 2 large screens, local elected officials and candidates, and more.
Click here to RSVP or email andre@ocdemocrats.org or call 714-835-5158.
We expect over 2,000 people so please make sure you RSVP today!
This event is being co-sponsored by PPOSBC and ECCO. Additional sponsors expected.
We hope that you can join us!
In Unity,
Frank Barbaro, Chair Democratic Party of Orange County
Join Democrats from all over the Orange County for the Democratic Party's Official Election Night Party!
Tuesday, November 4th 8 pm to Midnight Sutra Lounge 1870 Harbor Blvd. (in the Triangle Square) Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Take a walk down our red-carpet media walk, enjoy great food and drinks, and celebrate a historical night with fellow Democrats!
We'll have live music, a DJ, over 10 plasma TV's, 2 large screens, local elected officials and candidates, and more.
Click here to RSVP or email andre@ocdemocrats.org or call 714-835-5158.
We expect over 2,000 people so please make sure you RSVP today!
This event is being co-sponsored by PPOSBC and ECCO. Additional sponsors expected.
We hope that you can join us!
In Unity,
Frank Barbaro, Chair Democratic Party of Orange County
Ed Chau
Dear Albert,
Ed Chau is the Democratic nominee for the 42nd Congressional district running against the out-of-touch and ethically challenged incumbent, Gary Miller.
We need to elect a Representative who is concerned about his constituents, not his own pocket book.
Please join one of our top elected Democrats in California, State Controller John Chiang, at an event supporting Ed Chau! Sunday, October 26th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Chakra Restaurant 4143 Campus Dr. Irvine, CA
Like me, John knows that Ed Chau has what it takes to turn this district around. Ed's commitment to bringing integrity and ethics back to Washington, coupled with his drive to create jobs and fix the economy, is what we need in our Representatives.
Please join us in supporting this terrific candidate!
Suggested contributions:
$50 Individual $250 Silver Sponsor $1000 Gold Sponsor
Click here to contribute now!
Please RSVP to Aaruni Thakur at 626-300-3805 or info@edchau.com.
Sincerely,
Frank Barbaro, Chair Democratic Party of Orange County
Ed Chau is the Democratic nominee for the 42nd Congressional district running against the out-of-touch and ethically challenged incumbent, Gary Miller.
We need to elect a Representative who is concerned about his constituents, not his own pocket book.
Please join one of our top elected Democrats in California, State Controller John Chiang, at an event supporting Ed Chau! Sunday, October 26th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Chakra Restaurant 4143 Campus Dr. Irvine, CA
Like me, John knows that Ed Chau has what it takes to turn this district around. Ed's commitment to bringing integrity and ethics back to Washington, coupled with his drive to create jobs and fix the economy, is what we need in our Representatives.
Please join us in supporting this terrific candidate!
Suggested contributions:
$50 Individual $250 Silver Sponsor $1000 Gold Sponsor
Click here to contribute now!
Please RSVP to Aaruni Thakur at 626-300-3805 or info@edchau.com.
Sincerely,
Frank Barbaro, Chair Democratic Party of Orange County
Local Elections Matter!
The League of Women Voters
Invites You To a Public
CANDIDATES FORUM
for
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL OF IRVINE
Tuesday, October 21st 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Irvine City Hall (Corner of Harvard and Alton)
The local races at the “bottom of the ballot” may be more important to your daily life than the big national races. Learn more about the people who are running for office in Irvine so you can make an informed decision.
A strong democracy needs an informed electorate Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the local candidates on issues that matter
Tuesday, October 21st 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Irvine City Hall (Corner of Harvard and Alton)
The local races at the “bottom of the ballot” may be more important to your daily life than the big national races. Learn more about the people who are running for office in Irvine so you can make an informed decision.
A strong democracy needs an informed electorate Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the local candidates on issues that matter
Michael Glover
Dear Albert,
Michael Glover is the Democratic nominee for the California State Assembly in the 70th Assembly District against an out-of-touch incumbent, Chuck DeVore.
This is the year that Democrats can take back our State and our county! But it can't be accomplished without hard work, determination, and your support.
Please join us the Newport Bary Area Democratic Club for a reception supporting Michael Glover! Wednesday, October 22nd 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Home of Carl and Lavon Mariz 25 Acacia Tree Lane, Irvine, CA
Your generous support is appreciated!
$100 Friends $200 Supporters $1000 Sponsors
Or, whatever you can afford in these tough times!
Click here to RSVP or call 949-733-3439.
The 70th Assembly District is located in South Orange County. It includes the cities of Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, and Newport Beach.
I hope that you can come out and support Mike!
In Unity,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
For those who are interested in Law School or how the judicial system works, here is a candidate you can meet in Newport Beach this week. Information is below.
Michael Glover is the Democratic nominee for the California State Assembly in the 70th Assembly District against an out-of-touch incumbent, Chuck DeVore.
This is the year that Democrats can take back our State and our county! But it can't be accomplished without hard work, determination, and your support.
Please join us the Newport Bary Area Democratic Club for a reception supporting Michael Glover! Wednesday, October 22nd 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Home of Carl and Lavon Mariz 25 Acacia Tree Lane, Irvine, CA
Your generous support is appreciated!
$100 Friends $200 Supporters $1000 Sponsors
Or, whatever you can afford in these tough times!
Click here to RSVP or call 949-733-3439.
The 70th Assembly District is located in South Orange County. It includes the cities of Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, and Newport Beach.
I hope that you can come out and support Mike!
In Unity,
Melahat Rafiei, Executive Director Democratic Party of Orange County
For those who are interested in Law School or how the judicial system works, here is a candidate you can meet in Newport Beach this week. Information is below.
Irvine Korean Youth Competition
For those who are interested in competitions coming up, please check out "http://www.ikpa.com".
The competition deadlines, date of competition, age requirements, application forms, fees, prizes are all listed on this website.
Deadline for application is April 15, 2008.
Good luck!
Albert Wu
Irvine High School Youth Action Team
The City of Irvine High School Youth Action Team (HSYAT) is currently seeking applications for next year. High school students who are at least 16 years old and who live in Irvine are invited to apply. Please share this with the students you know who may be interested in this amazing opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Knollmiller directly. His information is below.
Steve Knollmiller
Program Coordinator
High School Youth Action Team
City of Irvine
(949) 724-6739
*Click here to download flyer
The competition deadlines, date of competition, age requirements, application forms, fees, prizes are all listed on this website.
Deadline for application is April 15, 2008.
Good luck!
Albert Wu
Irvine High School Youth Action Team
The City of Irvine High School Youth Action Team (HSYAT) is currently seeking applications for next year. High school students who are at least 16 years old and who live in Irvine are invited to apply. Please share this with the students you know who may be interested in this amazing opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Knollmiller directly. His information is below.
Steve Knollmiller
Program Coordinator
High School Youth Action Team
City of Irvine
(949) 724-6739
*Click here to download flyer