2010 Events
Sunday, Sept. 5 - Bethlehem Labor Day Parade and Picnic.
Time: 11:30 AM
Parade starts/ends under the Hill to Hill bridge in the parking lot at Spring and Main Sts. Bethlehem.
Picnic at the Steelworkers building. $10 tickets at 610-867-3772. No tickets at the picnic.
Monday, September 6 - Lehigh Valley Labor Council Labor Day Pig Roast
Time: Noon
Location: Bethlehem Township Community Park
Tickets: Contact Gregg Potter 610 360-9491
Thursday, September 9 - Lehigh County Democratic Picnic
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Schnecksville Fire Co Pavillion on route 309 & Old Packhouse Rd.
Join the Lehigh County Democratic Committee, Lehigh County Executive Don Cunninghan, Allentown mayor Ed Pawlowski, Whitehall mayor Ed Hosa, House of Representative Appropriations Chairman Dwight Evans and many more local Democratic officials to welcome and encourge our candidates for this fall's election.
Menu: Gormet catering provided by Bon Appetit including barbecue chicken, grilled Italian sausage, rolls and butter, and more.
Tickets: $17 per person prepaid ( $20 at the door.), $30 per couple ($35 at the door.), $150 for 10 tickets.
Sponsorships: Gold - $250, includes 10 tickets; ??Silver - $125 includes 5 tickets; Bronze - $50 includes 2 tickets
Saturday, September 11 - Health Care Reform Law Training
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley
Forte Building (1337 E 5th ST., Bethlehem PA).
The purpose of this training is to provide individuals interested in health care with the necessary skills to educate others on the new health care reform law. PHAN staff will teach you everything you need to know about how the new legislation will be implemented over the next few years.
Sunday, September 12 - Charles Dertinger Campaign Office Grand Opening
Time: Noon - 5:00PM
Location: 112 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA
Join us for light refreshments, pick up a walk or call list, grab a yard sign. Help kick the campaign into high gear!
Sunday, Sept. 12 - Organizing for America Bethlehem Meeting
Time: 2:00PM
L0cation: Lehigh University, Maginnes Hall.
Info at http://www.OFABethlehem.com/calendar.html.
Sunday, September 19 - Northampton County Democratic Committee Picnic
Time: Noon - 5:00PM
Location: Tri-Boro Sportsman Club, 21st and Canal Streets, Northampton
Join is for Food, Beer, Soda, Fun and Democratic fellowship!
Meet the Candidates and enter the raffle…. Bring a raffle item. (Every little bit helps.)
Tickets: $10 Send check to Northampton County Democratic Committee, 227 Mechanic Street, Wind Gap, PA 18019
Call 610-867-2764 to reserve tickets.
Sept. 17 through 19 - PA Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival
Location: Kempton Community Center, 82 Community Drive, Kempton, PA 19529
A three-day festival about renewable energy, natural building construction, sustainable agriculture, land-use planning, forestry and healthy living practices in general. Featuring dynamic speakers, national exhibitors, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, vendors, live music and entertainment, children's activities, food and more.
Information: www.paenergyfest.com
Friday & Saturday, September 24 & 25 - PA Democratic State Committee Meeting
Location: Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA
(Please call the Radisson at 610-337-2000 and reserve your room.)
Make sure to mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee! This weekend will feature exciting GOTV training, important business meetings and time to meet and greet new members and old friends!
On Friday evening, September 24, you will not want to miss our Election 2010 Battleground Picnic!! - During the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington selected Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to quarter his soldiers. Join us for food and beverages as we commemorate our nation’s past and prepare for the Party’s future battle--- the 2010 general election!!
Announcements on ticket sales, DEMinars, and special guests will be forthcoming
For more information, visit: www.padems.com
Saturday, September 25 - The Lehigh Valley Labor Council 8th Annual Golf Tournament
Location: Iron Lakes Country Club.
Time: Registration from 12:00 to 1:00 with hot dogs and beverages.
Shotgun start tournament at 1:00 followed by a 90 minute cocktail hour and a sit-down dinner.
As usual, there will be tons of prizes and a great day for golfers of every talent level.
Cost: $90.00 covers all golf green fees, cart, beverages before and during tournament, 90 minute cocktail hour, dinner, dessert and unlimited solidarity.
Hole sponsorships are still only $50.00
Please, reserve your foursome now! We are limited to the first 132 golfers (33 foursomes)
Please contact Gregg Potter with any questions or reservation requests.
610 360-9491
Looking ahead:
Saturday, September 25 - Whitehall Democratic Club Picnic
Tuesday, December 14 - Bethlehem City Democratic Committee Holiday Dinner
Note: Democratic committees and groups, if you would like your event posted to our web site and our e-newsletter, please send details and contact information (in plain text in the body of an e-mail) to communications@thelvdc.org. Please, NO attachments.
