Today's overview:
"WORLD CLASS" PLANNING FOR "WORLD CLASS SCHOOLS" - BOY COULD BE REASSIGNED TO FOURTH SCHOOL IN FIVE YEARS
WAKE SCHOOLS FEATURED ON WUNC'S STATE OF THINGS - WAKE CARES CALLS IN
WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY SHUFFLE POLICY RECEIVES SPARSE SUPPORT IN RECENT HEARINGS
DOG PARK REMOVED FROM STRICKLAND ROAD PARK PLAN
MAYOR "UNLIVABLE STREETS" MEEKER TO ATTEND MLK BREAKFAST - MAYBE HE CAN EXPLAIN HOW HE'S NEGLECTED BASIC PUBLIC SAFETY FOR TARBORO AND BRAGG STREETS
Friday, January 9, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
THURSDAY'S JOURNAL - JANUARY 8, 2009
Today's overview:
WAKE SCHOOL BOARD BREAKS BANK FOR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAND
MAYOR MEEKERS "URBAN RENAISSANCE/UNLIVABLE STREETS" - MAN SHOT IN VIOLENT ROBBERY IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
MITCH SILVER LEAVING RALEIGH? BTB BEATS UP ON MEEKER
KOOPMAN, CROWDER AND STEPHENSON DISGUISE ANTI-DEVELOPMENT TILT AS STAND FOR TAXPAYERS – HOW ABOUT STOPPING CITY PLAZA?
GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION GROWS, PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION SLOWS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
CARY TOWN LEADERS MEET WITH SCHOOL MEMBERS TO TALK ABOUT SCHOOL DIVERSITY SHUFFLE
RALEIGH CHARTER SCHOOLS THREATENED WITH CLOSURE
WAKE SCHOOL BOARD BREAKS BANK FOR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAND
MAYOR MEEKERS "URBAN RENAISSANCE/UNLIVABLE STREETS" - MAN SHOT IN VIOLENT ROBBERY IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
MITCH SILVER LEAVING RALEIGH? BTB BEATS UP ON MEEKER
KOOPMAN, CROWDER AND STEPHENSON DISGUISE ANTI-DEVELOPMENT TILT AS STAND FOR TAXPAYERS – HOW ABOUT STOPPING CITY PLAZA?
GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION GROWS, PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION SLOWS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
CARY TOWN LEADERS MEET WITH SCHOOL MEMBERS TO TALK ABOUT SCHOOL DIVERSITY SHUFFLE
RALEIGH CHARTER SCHOOLS THREATENED WITH CLOSURE
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
WEDNESDAY'S JOURNAL - JANUARY 7, 2009
Today's overview:
STAN NORWALK - WHOLLY OWNED SUSIDIARY OF THE WAKE SCHOOL BOARD - DEFENDS BUSING OF CHILDREN FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIVERSITY
EVEN LIBERAL CITY COUNCILMAN THOMAS CROWDER ADMITS IT, FEE INCREASES ARE TAX INCREASES
DEL BURNS MID TERM REPORT SPEECH - NO MENTION OF WAKE'S "WORLD CLASS" SCHOOLS
WAKE SCHOOLS FINALLY ADDRESSES SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION SALES TAX ISSUE - LONG AFTER COMING UP WITH SILLY PR GRADUATION STATEMENTS
WAKE SCHOOLS MID-TERM PR SPIN REPORT - WILL ANYONE ACTUALLY BELIEVE IT?
VINNIE DEBENEDETTO'S TOUGH QUESTIONS DEFENDED
AT THALES ACADEMIES, AFFORDABILITY BUYS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
WATCH WHAT MEEKER HAS DONE, NOT WHAT HE SAYS NOW IN RELATION TO 09-10 PROPOSED RALEIGH BUDGET
TRIANGLE TRANSIT PUSHES REGRESSIVE TAXES BEFORE THE APEX TOWN COUNCIL
WAKE SEEKS WAIVER ON CLASS SIZE LIMITS - SYMPTOM OF POOR PLANNING?
WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY SHUFFLE PART.....: NORTH RALEIGH PARENTS OUTRAGED
WAKE PARENTS, STUDENTS CONDEMN DIVERSITY POLICY
STAN NORWALK - WHOLLY OWNED SUSIDIARY OF THE WAKE SCHOOL BOARD - DEFENDS BUSING OF CHILDREN FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIVERSITY
EVEN LIBERAL CITY COUNCILMAN THOMAS CROWDER ADMITS IT, FEE INCREASES ARE TAX INCREASES
DEL BURNS MID TERM REPORT SPEECH - NO MENTION OF WAKE'S "WORLD CLASS" SCHOOLS
WAKE SCHOOLS FINALLY ADDRESSES SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION SALES TAX ISSUE - LONG AFTER COMING UP WITH SILLY PR GRADUATION STATEMENTS
WAKE SCHOOLS MID-TERM PR SPIN REPORT - WILL ANYONE ACTUALLY BELIEVE IT?
VINNIE DEBENEDETTO'S TOUGH QUESTIONS DEFENDED
AT THALES ACADEMIES, AFFORDABILITY BUYS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
WATCH WHAT MEEKER HAS DONE, NOT WHAT HE SAYS NOW IN RELATION TO 09-10 PROPOSED RALEIGH BUDGET
TRIANGLE TRANSIT PUSHES REGRESSIVE TAXES BEFORE THE APEX TOWN COUNCIL
WAKE SEEKS WAIVER ON CLASS SIZE LIMITS - SYMPTOM OF POOR PLANNING?
WAKE SCHOOLS DIVERSITY SHUFFLE PART.....: NORTH RALEIGH PARENTS OUTRAGED
WAKE PARENTS, STUDENTS CONDEMN DIVERSITY POLICY
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
TUESDAY'S JOURNAL - JANUARY 6, 2009
Today's overview:
RALEIGH HOLDING PUBLIC HEARING ON FLOATING BONDS FOR WASTEFUL CITY PLAZA PROJECT
WAKE PARENTS SPEAK UP ON DIVERSITY SHUFFLE LAST NIGHT IN APEX
EVEN CARY MAYOR HAROLD WEINBRECHT SAYS SCHOOL DIVERSITY POLICY IS "HARMFUL"
WAKE COUNTY PURCHASES MUSCLE CARS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: IMPORTANT MEETING FOR STOP NC ANNEXATION
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: HAVE A NEWS TIP? WANT SOMETHING INCLUDED ON THE BLOG OR NEWSLETTER?
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: VENITA PEYTON'S TAKE ON CRIME, ETC.
RALEIGH HOLDING PUBLIC HEARING ON FLOATING BONDS FOR WASTEFUL CITY PLAZA PROJECT
WAKE PARENTS SPEAK UP ON DIVERSITY SHUFFLE LAST NIGHT IN APEX
EVEN CARY MAYOR HAROLD WEINBRECHT SAYS SCHOOL DIVERSITY POLICY IS "HARMFUL"
WAKE COUNTY PURCHASES MUSCLE CARS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: IMPORTANT MEETING FOR STOP NC ANNEXATION
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: HAVE A NEWS TIP? WANT SOMETHING INCLUDED ON THE BLOG OR NEWSLETTER?
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: VENITA PEYTON'S TAKE ON CRIME, ETC.
Monday, January 5, 2009
IMPORTANT MEETING FOR STOP NC ANNEXATION
StopNCAnnexation
SNCA Update & Action Alert
Call to Action on Annexation Reform!
The next meeting of the Joint Commission to Study Municipal annexation is being held this Tuesday, Jan 6th, at 10 am. It will be held in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building in downtown Raleigh.
Room 643
Legislative Office Building
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC
Directions to this location can be found here:http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/help/directions.html
Two very important actions that you can take to support reform.
Contact the Commission Members on Monday by calling and/or emailing them. I have included their email addresses and contact phone numbers for your convenience. I can't stress enough how important it will be for you to spend a little time on this on Monday.
Here are some important talking points that I would recommend:
1.) The affected property owners need a vote and a meaningful voice in city initiated annexation.
2.) Require meaningful services that do not duplicate existing adequate services in city initiated annexations. The burden of proof that any services are needed should be on the city.
3.) Municipal annexation needs third party oversight. The County Commissioners should be involved in deciding whether annexation is in the best interests of all the citizens of the affected County. "No one is minding the store" the way it is now.
4.) Tweaking the annexation laws the way the NCLM city lobbyists are suggesting is just "putting lipstick on a pig".
5.) Thank the Chairs of the Commission for giving citizens the opportunity for input at the meeting.
Legislators:
vernonm@ncleg.net ; rcsoles@ncleg.net ; austina@ncleg.net ; danielc@ncleg.net ; done@ncleg.net ; tonyf@ncleg.net ; steveg@ncleg.net ; malcolmg@ncleg.net ; joeq@ncleg.net ; tonyr@ncleg.net ; bruceg@ncleg.net ; Paull@ncleg.net ; larrybr@ncleg.net ; nelsond@ncleg.net ; earlj@ncleg.net ; Louisp@ncleg.net ; edgars@ncleg.net ; fredst@ncleg.net ; russellt@ncleg.net ; trudiw@ncleg.net
Non-Legislators:
bhcampen@bellsouth.net; Tina.Hall@rowancountync.gov ; spfd1301@nc.rr.com ; beth.trahos@smithmoorelaw.com ; gbarrett@co.cumberland.nc.us ; dmarcarley@ci.charlotte.nc.us ; judith_wegner@unc.edu ; daitken@nc.rr.com
The contact phone numbers of all the Commission members are provided on the StopNCAnnexation website at this link: http://www.stopncannexation.com/Joint_Committee.htm
Second important action to take is to try to attend the Jan 6th meeting of the Commission.The meeting notice sent out by Senator Malone's office informed the public that part of this meeting's agenda on Tuesday will include 45 minutes for comments from the public, each person is limited to two minutes. Those wishing to speak will need to sign in on the speakers sheet.The city officials will be at this meeting to speak, so try to arrive early to help fill the spaekers roster.
**********************************
Everyone across the State of North Carolina who has been writing and calling these Commission Members as well as your local Legislators should be encouraged by the level of interest in reform that this has brought the to annexation issue in the General Assembly.
I can't say it enough that this is primarily due to the numerous calls and letters from so many people. This, along with the significant attendance by citizens at the downtown public rally events and the legislative public hearings and committee meetings, has made the need for reform to be taken seriously by more Legislators. It's been a busy year with much progress thanks to the grassroots effort. I hope that one of your New Year's resolutions includes a renewed resolve to keep up the pressure on our lawmakers in Raleigh.
It isn't easy for most people to attend an early weekday meeting in Raleigh, so your presence there is so much more meaningful. Please do try to clear your schedule for Tuesday morning and attend this meeting. And please spread the word to other interested citizens, encouraging them to attend or contact legislators.
I would love to see you there on Tuesday but the Legislators on the Commission that are on the side of reform need you there. If any Commission Legislators are "on the fence" about supporting meaningful reform, seeing that room fill up with citizens will make the difference in which way they go.
From the feedback that I have been given, as well as the number of emails that some people have so nicely copied me on, the citizens for reform are doing a great job of contacting our lawmakers about what needs to change in annexation law. We are being heard over the NCLM!
Thank you all for the time, money, and sacrifices that you have put into supporting the effort to change NC annexation laws. The battle isn't over yet, but positive progress has been made toward the goal of restoring the rights to the citizens in municipal annexation.
See you on Tuesday!
Catherine Heath
StopNCAnnexation Coalition
SNCA Update & Action Alert
Call to Action on Annexation Reform!
The next meeting of the Joint Commission to Study Municipal annexation is being held this Tuesday, Jan 6th, at 10 am. It will be held in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building in downtown Raleigh.
Room 643
Legislative Office Building
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC
Directions to this location can be found here:http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/help/directions.html
Two very important actions that you can take to support reform.
Contact the Commission Members on Monday by calling and/or emailing them. I have included their email addresses and contact phone numbers for your convenience. I can't stress enough how important it will be for you to spend a little time on this on Monday.
Here are some important talking points that I would recommend:
1.) The affected property owners need a vote and a meaningful voice in city initiated annexation.
2.) Require meaningful services that do not duplicate existing adequate services in city initiated annexations. The burden of proof that any services are needed should be on the city.
3.) Municipal annexation needs third party oversight. The County Commissioners should be involved in deciding whether annexation is in the best interests of all the citizens of the affected County. "No one is minding the store" the way it is now.
4.) Tweaking the annexation laws the way the NCLM city lobbyists are suggesting is just "putting lipstick on a pig".
5.) Thank the Chairs of the Commission for giving citizens the opportunity for input at the meeting.
Legislators:
vernonm@ncleg.net ; rcsoles@ncleg.net ; austina@ncleg.net ; danielc@ncleg.net ; done@ncleg.net ; tonyf@ncleg.net ; steveg@ncleg.net ; malcolmg@ncleg.net ; joeq@ncleg.net ; tonyr@ncleg.net ; bruceg@ncleg.net ; Paull@ncleg.net ; larrybr@ncleg.net ; nelsond@ncleg.net ; earlj@ncleg.net ; Louisp@ncleg.net ; edgars@ncleg.net ; fredst@ncleg.net ; russellt@ncleg.net ; trudiw@ncleg.net
Non-Legislators:
bhcampen@bellsouth.net; Tina.Hall@rowancountync.gov ; spfd1301@nc.rr.com ; beth.trahos@smithmoorelaw.com ; gbarrett@co.cumberland.nc.us ; dmarcarley@ci.charlotte.nc.us ; judith_wegner@unc.edu ; daitken@nc.rr.com
The contact phone numbers of all the Commission members are provided on the StopNCAnnexation website at this link: http://www.stopncannexation.com/Joint_Committee.htm
Second important action to take is to try to attend the Jan 6th meeting of the Commission.The meeting notice sent out by Senator Malone's office informed the public that part of this meeting's agenda on Tuesday will include 45 minutes for comments from the public, each person is limited to two minutes. Those wishing to speak will need to sign in on the speakers sheet.The city officials will be at this meeting to speak, so try to arrive early to help fill the spaekers roster.
**********************************
Everyone across the State of North Carolina who has been writing and calling these Commission Members as well as your local Legislators should be encouraged by the level of interest in reform that this has brought the to annexation issue in the General Assembly.
I can't say it enough that this is primarily due to the numerous calls and letters from so many people. This, along with the significant attendance by citizens at the downtown public rally events and the legislative public hearings and committee meetings, has made the need for reform to be taken seriously by more Legislators. It's been a busy year with much progress thanks to the grassroots effort. I hope that one of your New Year's resolutions includes a renewed resolve to keep up the pressure on our lawmakers in Raleigh.
It isn't easy for most people to attend an early weekday meeting in Raleigh, so your presence there is so much more meaningful. Please do try to clear your schedule for Tuesday morning and attend this meeting. And please spread the word to other interested citizens, encouraging them to attend or contact legislators.
I would love to see you there on Tuesday but the Legislators on the Commission that are on the side of reform need you there. If any Commission Legislators are "on the fence" about supporting meaningful reform, seeing that room fill up with citizens will make the difference in which way they go.
From the feedback that I have been given, as well as the number of emails that some people have so nicely copied me on, the citizens for reform are doing a great job of contacting our lawmakers about what needs to change in annexation law. We are being heard over the NCLM!
Thank you all for the time, money, and sacrifices that you have put into supporting the effort to change NC annexation laws. The battle isn't over yet, but positive progress has been made toward the goal of restoring the rights to the citizens in municipal annexation.
See you on Tuesday!
Catherine Heath
StopNCAnnexation Coalition
HAVE A NEWS TIP? WANT SOMETHING INCLUDED ON THE BLOG OR NEWSLETTER?
Just email the information for consideration to wakecommunity@bellsouth.net.
All sources are kept confidential.
All sources are kept confidential.
VENITA PEYTON'S TAKE ON CRIME, ETC.
Venita's post on Raleigh's upswing in violent crime is worth a read.
You can access it here.
We hope she'll keep up her work locally.
You can access it here.
We hope she'll keep up her work locally.
WANT THE DAILY NEWSLETTER
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MONDAY'S JOURNAL - JANUARY 5, 2009
Today's overview:
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: WILL RODGER KOOPMAN READ THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT?
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: YOUR LOCAL LEFTIST CALENDAR FOR JANUARY
FREE LUNCH COURTESY OF CONGRESSMAN BRAD "ETCH A SKETCH" MILLER
RALEIGH EXPERIENCING DRAMATIC INCREASE IN VIOLENT CRIME BUT FUNDS USED TO FIX FAYETTEVILLE STREET INSTEAD
RALEIGH ROBBERIES PASS 1000 FOR THE FIRST TIME
RALEIGH POLICE FORCE TO REMAIN BELOW CAPACITY AT LEAST UNTIL SUMMER, BUT DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PLAZA MOVES FORWARD AT A BRISK PACE
CARY FAMILIES FIGHTING DIVERISTY REASSIGNMENT
PARENTS OUTRAGED AT ANNUAL WAKE SCHOOL BUREAUCRATS SOCIAL ENGINEERING SOCIAL DIVERSITY SHUFFLE
FAMILIES SET TO PROTEST SOCIAL ENGINEERING DIVERSITY SHUFFLE BY WAKE SCHOOL BUREAUCRATS
CHUCK DELANEY: LIFELONG PROPONENT OF "SOCIAL DIVERSITY IN SCHOOLS"
WAKE PARENTS TACKLE ASSIGNMENT ISSUE
THAILAND REFUGEES SHUFFLED AGAIN BY WAKE SCHOOL BUREAUCRATS
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: WILL RODGER KOOPMAN READ THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT?
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: YOUR LOCAL LEFTIST CALENDAR FOR JANUARY
FREE LUNCH COURTESY OF CONGRESSMAN BRAD "ETCH A SKETCH" MILLER
RALEIGH EXPERIENCING DRAMATIC INCREASE IN VIOLENT CRIME BUT FUNDS USED TO FIX FAYETTEVILLE STREET INSTEAD
RALEIGH ROBBERIES PASS 1000 FOR THE FIRST TIME
RALEIGH POLICE FORCE TO REMAIN BELOW CAPACITY AT LEAST UNTIL SUMMER, BUT DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PLAZA MOVES FORWARD AT A BRISK PACE
CARY FAMILIES FIGHTING DIVERISTY REASSIGNMENT
PARENTS OUTRAGED AT ANNUAL WAKE SCHOOL BUREAUCRATS SOCIAL ENGINEERING SOCIAL DIVERSITY SHUFFLE
FAMILIES SET TO PROTEST SOCIAL ENGINEERING DIVERSITY SHUFFLE BY WAKE SCHOOL BUREAUCRATS
CHUCK DELANEY: LIFELONG PROPONENT OF "SOCIAL DIVERSITY IN SCHOOLS"
WAKE PARENTS TACKLE ASSIGNMENT ISSUE
THAILAND REFUGEES SHUFFLED AGAIN BY WAKE SCHOOL BUREAUCRATS
WEEKLY CALENDAR, JANUARY 5- 11 (2009)
Please find below a list of relevant grassroots, public policy and political meetings for the week. Have an item you want considered for inclusion? Email wakecommunity@bellsouth.net with the group name, nature of meeting, speaker (if applicable) and time, date and location. Please put “event” in the subject line.
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
North Carolina Right to Life Prayer Breakfast for Life
January 17, 2009
9:30 am
Holiday Inn Brownestone Hotel and Conference Center – 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
North Carolina Right to Life Annual Rally and March for Life
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Nash Square – Corner of Hargett and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
Return America Marriage Rally 2009
March 3, 2009
11:00 am
Halifax Mall (behind the General Assembly building) – 46 E. Lane Street, Raleigh
January 5 – 11
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Monday:
John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Society Meeting with Scott Mooneyham
12:00 pm
John Locke Foundation – 200 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Wake County Board of Commissioners Meeting
2:00 pm
Wake County Courthouse – 7th Floor, Room 700 – 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board Meeting
5:15 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #11130 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Youth Advisory Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Cedar Fork Community Center – 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Cary Information Services Advisory Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake Schools Multi-Year Growth Management Proposal Public Hearing
6:30 pm
Apex High Schools – 1501 Laura Duncan Road, Apex
Raleigh Central Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center – 401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Fuquay-Varina Town Hall – 401 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay Varina
Knightdale Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Knightdale Town Hall – 950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale
Tuesday:
Wake County Local Emergency Planning Committee’s Business, Education and Technical Support Subcommittee Meeting
8:30 am
NCSU McKimmon Center – 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh
Wake County School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
1:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County Board of Education Meeting
3:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Raleigh City Council Meeting
1:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Morrisville Public Safety Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Public Safety and Municipal Services Building – 260 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Stony Hill Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 pm
Station #1 – 7025 Stony Hill Road, Wake Forest
Apex Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Apex Town Hall – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Raleigh City Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Isabella Cannon Park Master Plan Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Holly Springs Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Holly Springs Town Hall, Council Chambers – 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs
Wake Forest Planning Board Meeting
7:30 pm
Wake Forest Town Hall – 401 East Elm Avenue, Wake Forest
Thursday:
Wake County Fitness Council Meeting
12:30 pm
Sunnybrook Boardroom – 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh
Cary Operations Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Commission for Women Meeting
6:00 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Northern Wake Republican Club Meeting
6:00 pm
Milton’s Pizza and Pasta – 8853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Morrisville Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Morrisville Environmental and Recycling Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Public Works Building – 414 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville
Wake Schools Multi-Year Growth Management Proposal Public Hearing
6:30 pm
Southeast Raleigh High School – 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Lake Johnson Dam Improvements Public Information Meeting
7:00 pm
Athens Drive High School – 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh
Raleigh Southeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Worthdale Community Center – 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Northeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Millbrook Exchange Park – 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh
Morrisville Senior Advisory Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Cedar Fork Community Center – 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Falls of Neuse Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:30 pm
Eastgate Park Community Center – 4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh
Friday:
Wake County Human Services Social Services Committee Meeting
9:00 am
Human Services, Room 5040 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County Human Services Environmental Services Committee Meeting
11:30 am
Wake County Office Park, Library Administration Building – 4020 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Saturday:
Morrisville Town Council Working Retreat
8:00 am
Morrisville Chamber of Commerce – 260 Town Hall Drive #A, Morrisville
Sunday:
Morrisville Town Council Working Retreat
8:00 am
Morrisville Chamber of Commerce – 260 Town Hall Drive #A, Morrisville
Thanks.
Wake Community Network
North Carolina Right to Life Prayer Breakfast for Life
January 17, 2009
9:30 am
Holiday Inn Brownestone Hotel and Conference Center – 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
North Carolina Right to Life Annual Rally and March for Life
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Nash Square – Corner of Hargett and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
Return America Marriage Rally 2009
March 3, 2009
11:00 am
Halifax Mall (behind the General Assembly building) – 46 E. Lane Street, Raleigh
January 5 – 11
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Monday:
John Locke Foundation Shaftesbury Society Meeting with Scott Mooneyham
12:00 pm
John Locke Foundation – 200 West Morgan Street, Raleigh
Wake County Board of Commissioners Meeting
2:00 pm
Wake County Courthouse – 7th Floor, Room 700 – 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board Meeting
5:15 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #11130 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Morrisville Youth Advisory Committee Meeting
6:00 pm
Cedar Fork Community Center – 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Cary Information Services Advisory Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Cary Town Hall, Conference Room #10035 – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake Schools Multi-Year Growth Management Proposal Public Hearing
6:30 pm
Apex High Schools – 1501 Laura Duncan Road, Apex
Raleigh Central Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
John P. “Top” Greene Community Center – 401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Fuquay-Varina Board of Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm
Fuquay-Varina Town Hall – 401 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay Varina
Knightdale Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Knightdale Town Hall – 950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale
Tuesday:
Wake County Local Emergency Planning Committee’s Business, Education and Technical Support Subcommittee Meeting
8:30 am
NCSU McKimmon Center – 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh
Wake County School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
1:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Conference Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Wake County Board of Education Meeting
3:00 pm
Schools Administration Building, Board Room – 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Raleigh City Council Meeting
1:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Morrisville Public Safety Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Public Safety and Municipal Services Building – 260 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Stony Hill Fire Department Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 pm
Station #1 – 7025 Stony Hill Road, Wake Forest
Apex Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Apex Town Hall – 73 Hunter Street, Apex
Raleigh City Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Raleigh City Hall, Council Chambers – 222 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Raleigh Isabella Cannon Park Master Plan Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Holly Springs Town Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Holly Springs Town Hall, Council Chambers – 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs
Wake Forest Planning Board Meeting
7:30 pm
Wake Forest Town Hall – 401 East Elm Avenue, Wake Forest
Thursday:
Wake County Fitness Council Meeting
12:30 pm
Sunnybrook Boardroom – 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh
Cary Operations Committee Meeting
5:30 pm
Cary Town Hall, Council Chambers – 316 N. Academy Street, Cary
Wake County Commission for Women Meeting
6:00 pm
Human Services, Room 5032 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Northern Wake Republican Club Meeting
6:00 pm
Milton’s Pizza and Pasta – 8853 Six Forks Road, Raleigh
Morrisville Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Morrisville Town Hall, Council Chambers – 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Morrisville Environmental and Recycling Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
Morrisville Public Works Building – 414 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville
Wake Schools Multi-Year Growth Management Proposal Public Hearing
6:30 pm
Southeast Raleigh High School – 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Lake Johnson Dam Improvements Public Information Meeting
7:00 pm
Athens Drive High School – 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh
Raleigh Southeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Worthdale Community Center – 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh
Raleigh Northeast Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Millbrook Exchange Park – 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh
Morrisville Senior Advisory Committee Meeting
7:00 pm
Cedar Fork Community Center – 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville
Falls of Neuse Citizen Advisory Council Meeting
7:30 pm
Eastgate Park Community Center – 4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh
Friday:
Wake County Human Services Social Services Committee Meeting
9:00 am
Human Services, Room 5040 – 220 Swinburne Street, Raleigh
Wake County Human Services Environmental Services Committee Meeting
11:30 am
Wake County Office Park, Library Administration Building – 4020 Carya Drive, Raleigh
Saturday:
Morrisville Town Council Working Retreat
8:00 am
Morrisville Chamber of Commerce – 260 Town Hall Drive #A, Morrisville
Sunday:
Morrisville Town Council Working Retreat
8:00 am
Morrisville Chamber of Commerce – 260 Town Hall Drive #A, Morrisville
Sunday, January 4, 2009
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As a service to Congressman Brad Miller we pass along the following information:
TUE 1/20. 10a – 3p. Inaugural Town Hall Meeting in Raleigh – Hosted by Congressman Brad Miller’s Office. Raleighwood Cinema Grill, 6609 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615The town hall meeting will give you the opportunity to discuss the state of our economy, foreign policy and, most important, what you believe should be the priorities of the 111th Congress. The town hall will begin at 10:00am and last until 11:30am on January 20, 2009. My office will be distributing surveys for you to offer your opinions and caseworkers will be on hand to answer questions about dealing with federal agencies. I also invite you to stay from 11:30am to 3:00pm to watch the Swearing-in Ceremony. It will be a chance to watch the Inauguration with others as excited and proud as you are. We will provide a buffet barbecue lunch. Reservations are required for this town hall meeting and will be on a first come/first serve basis. 1300 St. Mary's Street, Suite 504, Raleigh, NC 27605. (919) 836-1313
As a service to Congressman Brad Miller we pass along the following information:
TUE 1/20. 10a – 3p. Inaugural Town Hall Meeting in Raleigh – Hosted by Congressman Brad Miller’s Office. Raleighwood Cinema Grill, 6609 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615The town hall meeting will give you the opportunity to discuss the state of our economy, foreign policy and, most important, what you believe should be the priorities of the 111th Congress. The town hall will begin at 10:00am and last until 11:30am on January 20, 2009. My office will be distributing surveys for you to offer your opinions and caseworkers will be on hand to answer questions about dealing with federal agencies. I also invite you to stay from 11:30am to 3:00pm to watch the Swearing-in Ceremony. It will be a chance to watch the Inauguration with others as excited and proud as you are. We will provide a buffet barbecue lunch. Reservations are required for this town hall meeting and will be on a first come/first serve basis. 1300 St. Mary's Street, Suite 504, Raleigh, NC 27605. (919) 836-1313
YOUR LOCAL LEFTIST CALENDAR FOR JANUARY
See also Peace Action Calendar.
Ongoing weekly vigils for justice and peace: Chapel Hill: 4:30 – 5:30pm, Fridays, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street (942-2535). Durham: Saturdays, Noon-1:00 PM, Gregson and Main Streets, opposite Brightleaf Square (402-0424).
MON 1/5. 3 – 6pm. Solidarity with Gaza in the Triangle: Demo in RaleighDemonstration and rally at the NC Capitol Building, 1 East Edenton StreetOrganized by Palestine United! Anyone who has a Palestine shirt please wear it. If not lets have as many people as possible wearing the colors of the flag (red, black, white and green) Also anyone who has a Palestinian Flag please bring it with you as well, no matter if it is big or small. Please bring your own creative signs, posters, banners, and pictures; racial slurs and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Contact: Feras Abdelquader- 919-538-9583
TUE 1/6. 7pm. Raleigh NOW - Chapter meeting. First Tuesdays. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, 3313 Wade Ave, Raleigh, 781-7635.The deadline to be included in NOW’s 2009 signature ad is Jan 12. January 22, 2009 marks the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that gave women control over their own reproductive decisions. This year as in previous years, North Carolina NOW is sponsoring a full page signature ad in support of reproductive rights for all women, regardless of economic status. The signature ad lists names of people supporting the statement in the ad. You can help preserve your and other’s reproductive rights by including your name in this ad, and getting the names of your pro-choice friends and family. The ad will appear in the Independent on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009. for more info contact Gailya Paliga - gailya@nc.rr.com http://www.raleighnow.org/
THUR 1/8. 7pm. Documentary night to come to Raleigh – Screening of Washington, You're Fired!Unitarian Church in Raleigh, 3313 Wade Ave.At 7pm will show "Washington, You're Fired!" Contact dimmerdoc@healthprotector.com for more info.
THUR 1/8. 7pm. Triangle Socialist Forum is looking at the banking system. The meeting will be at The Peoples Channel in Chapel Hill (300AC South Elliot Rd, across from Whole Foods, a block from University Mall) According to Ellen Brown, author of Web of Debt, public control of credit would end the need for the income tax and reduce other taxes and debt, as well as eliminate recessions, without inflation. What about economic crises from overproduction? Is opposition to the Federal Reserve just for libertarian types? What can we do to push for a public banking system? An article by Brown is on the front page of the November issue of Triangle Free Press, which is still out. A related source to check out is the American Monetary Institute,, and the bill introduced by Representative Dennis Kucinich, House Resolution 7260, online at: thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.07260
FRI 1/9. Beginning of Fourth Annual RIVERKEEPER Film Festival, now shown in Six Locations in January 2009See http://www.neuseriver.org/events/filmfestival.html for complete info.January 9 in Durham; January 10 in Raleigh (New Location!); January 16 in Oriental; January 17 in New Bern; January 22 in Kinston; January 24 in Smithfield.
FRI 1/9. 7pm. Solidarity with Gaza in the Triangle - Education Event in Raleigh 7pm in Raleigh off Jackson St., near the MasjidJoin the Muslim American Society -Freedom to hear and talk with a visitor from Gaza who will be speaking. Community is invited to participate in local discussion. Contact Khalilah Sabra for more info: 919 345-8105
SUN 1/11. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum - Public Financing of Elections and Election Reform Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ Speaker will be Damon Circosta, Policy Director, NC Center for Voter Education. For more information, email Cynthia Ball, 919.387.9479 or cball@BallMediation.com You can also view information about FORUM on the CUCC News and Chat blog - http://cuccinfo.blogspot.com/
MON 1/12. Robert F. Kennedy visits New Bern for Pure Farms-Pure Water SummitBBQ dinner at New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, with entertainment by Cold Biscuit For more information please visit http://www.neuseriver.org/
TUE 1/13. 7pm. Durham People's Alliance Event - PA Membership MeetingCommunity room of the Herald-Sun Building, 2828 Pickett Rd., DurhamPlease join us at our next PA membership meeting to hear Tom Bonfield, Durham City Manager, discuss his goals and plans for Durham in 2009. Mr. Bonfield will make a short presentation, and then answer questions. The membership meeting will also include the election of the People's Alliance Coordinating Committee (CC), and PA officers. If you are interested in serving on the PA CC, and/or serving as a PA officer, please email durhampa@mindspring.com or call Dabney Hopkins at 286-9268. http://www.durhampa.org/
SUN 1/18. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum - "Conversation on Race": Viewing and Discussing President-elect Barack Obama’s Philadelphia Speech on Race. Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ For more information, email Cynthia Ball, 919.387.9479 or cball@BallMediation.com You can also view information about FORUM on the CUCC News and Chat blog - http://cuccinfo.blogspot.com/
TUE 1/20. 10a – 3p. Inaugural Town Hall Meeting in Raleigh – Hosted by Congressman Brad Miller’s Office. Raleighwood Cinema Grill, 6609 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615The town hall meeting will give you the opportunity to discuss the state of our economy, foreign policy and, most important, what you believe should be the priorities of the 111th Congress. The town hall will begin at 10:00am and last until 11:30am on January 20, 2009. My office will be distributing surveys for you to offer your opinions and caseworkers will be on hand to answer questions about dealing with federal agencies. I also invite you to stay from 11:30am to 3:00pm to watch the Swearing-in Ceremony. It will be a chance to watch the Inauguration with others as excited and proud as you are. We will provide a buffet barbecue lunch. Reservations are required for this town hall meeting and will be on a first come/first serve basis. 1300 St. Mary's Street, Suite 504, Raleigh, NC 27605. (919) 836-1313
TUE 1/20. Inaugural event at Galaxy Theater.770 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary. (919) 463-9989Plans not yet complete, but it does look like Galaxy will be open in time to show the Inaugural events from DC. Next week’s event list will provide complete details.
THUR 1/22. 7 – 9pm. 2009 Annual Meeting Triangle Interfaith AllianceContact William L. Bingham, TIA Board Present (Voice: 919.614.1534;bingham@ncsu.edu for additional info. Please consider setting aside the evening of January 22, 2209 on your calendar so that you may join us as we look back at 2008 in review and offer the programs and interfaith work for 2009. This year our guest speaker is F. Nelson Stover. Mr. Stover is President of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Cultural Affairs International (ICA; http://www.ica-international.org/ ). ICA's mission is to advocate for and actualize the fundamental right of all peoples to define and shape their own futures, toward the goal of realizing sustainable, just solutions to human challenges. http://www.interfaithalliance-nc.org
SAT 1/24. 10a – 5pm. “Building Solutions” WorkshopThe Sierra Club will host its first Cool Cities Phase II workshop, which will focus on offering energy solutions for the built environment, including real-world solutions that have used energy efficient building design or lighting optimization. Sierra Club members will leave equipped with tools to identify and redefine their town and their own energy use and generation. The general public and all Sierra Club members are invited. Please pre-register online as there is limited seating available - http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageNavigator/cool_cities_workshop
SAT 1/24. 10a – 12noon. League of Woman Voters of Orange-Durham-Chatham: National Popular Vote: Information Meeting. Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill. Delegates at LWV Convention 2008 adopted a study of the feasibility of using the National Popular Vote (NPV) Compact among the states as a method for electing the president. This meeting will be in preparation for consensus on this subject at a March meeting. Two speakers, Rep. Paul Luebke and Professor Mike Munger, will present the pros and cons of this method of electing the President. http://www.odc.nc.lwvnet.org/Calendar.html
SUN 1/25. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum - Major Issues before the NC General Assembly 2009 session, convening on Jan. 28 Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ Speaker will be Rep. Deborah Ross, D-38. For more information, email Cynthia Ball, 919.387.9479 or cball@BallMediation.com You can also view information about FORUM on the CUCC News and Chat blog - http://cuccinfo.blogspot.com/
MON 1/26. 10:30am. The Millennium Seminar/Harrelson Lecture featuring President Bill ClintonReynolds Coliseum - NC State University, Raleigh, NC. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. The seminar is free and open to the public. However, tickets will be needed to get into the event. NC State faculty, staff, and administrators may request tickets starting Wednesday, Dec. 17th by going online to http://www.ncsu.edu/millenniumseminars Members of the public may request tickets beginning TUE 1/6. Tickets are limited! Faculty/staff/administrators and members of the general public may request a maximum of 2 tickets; students may request 1 ticket. Because tickets are limited, when requesting tickets, we respectfully ask that you confirm the attendance of your potential guest prior to requesting a guest-ticket.
Ongoing weekly vigils for justice and peace: Chapel Hill: 4:30 – 5:30pm, Fridays, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street (942-2535). Durham: Saturdays, Noon-1:00 PM, Gregson and Main Streets, opposite Brightleaf Square (402-0424).
MON 1/5. 3 – 6pm. Solidarity with Gaza in the Triangle: Demo in RaleighDemonstration and rally at the NC Capitol Building, 1 East Edenton StreetOrganized by Palestine United! Anyone who has a Palestine shirt please wear it. If not lets have as many people as possible wearing the colors of the flag (red, black, white and green) Also anyone who has a Palestinian Flag please bring it with you as well, no matter if it is big or small. Please bring your own creative signs, posters, banners, and pictures; racial slurs and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Contact: Feras Abdelquader- 919-538-9583
TUE 1/6. 7pm. Raleigh NOW - Chapter meeting. First Tuesdays. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, 3313 Wade Ave, Raleigh, 781-7635.The deadline to be included in NOW’s 2009 signature ad is Jan 12. January 22, 2009 marks the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that gave women control over their own reproductive decisions. This year as in previous years, North Carolina NOW is sponsoring a full page signature ad in support of reproductive rights for all women, regardless of economic status. The signature ad lists names of people supporting the statement in the ad. You can help preserve your and other’s reproductive rights by including your name in this ad, and getting the names of your pro-choice friends and family. The ad will appear in the Independent on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009. for more info contact Gailya Paliga - gailya@nc.rr.com http://www.raleighnow.org/
THUR 1/8. 7pm. Documentary night to come to Raleigh – Screening of Washington, You're Fired!Unitarian Church in Raleigh, 3313 Wade Ave.At 7pm will show "Washington, You're Fired!" Contact dimmerdoc@healthprotector.com for more info.
THUR 1/8. 7pm. Triangle Socialist Forum is looking at the banking system. The meeting will be at The Peoples Channel in Chapel Hill (300AC South Elliot Rd, across from Whole Foods, a block from University Mall) According to Ellen Brown, author of Web of Debt, public control of credit would end the need for the income tax and reduce other taxes and debt, as well as eliminate recessions, without inflation. What about economic crises from overproduction? Is opposition to the Federal Reserve just for libertarian types? What can we do to push for a public banking system? An article by Brown is on the front page of the November issue of Triangle Free Press, which is still out. A related source to check out is the American Monetary Institute,
FRI 1/9. Beginning of Fourth Annual RIVERKEEPER Film Festival, now shown in Six Locations in January 2009See http://www.neuseriver.org/events/filmfestival.html for complete info.January 9 in Durham; January 10 in Raleigh (New Location!); January 16 in Oriental; January 17 in New Bern; January 22 in Kinston; January 24 in Smithfield.
FRI 1/9. 7pm. Solidarity with Gaza in the Triangle - Education Event in Raleigh 7pm in Raleigh off Jackson St., near the MasjidJoin the Muslim American Society -Freedom to hear and talk with a visitor from Gaza who will be speaking. Community is invited to participate in local discussion. Contact Khalilah Sabra for more info: 919 345-8105
SUN 1/11. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum - Public Financing of Elections and Election Reform Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ Speaker will be Damon Circosta, Policy Director, NC Center for Voter Education. For more information, email Cynthia Ball, 919.387.9479 or cball@BallMediation.com You can also view information about FORUM on the CUCC News and Chat blog - http://cuccinfo.blogspot.com/
MON 1/12. Robert F. Kennedy visits New Bern for Pure Farms-Pure Water SummitBBQ dinner at New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, with entertainment by Cold Biscuit For more information please visit http://www.neuseriver.org/
TUE 1/13. 7pm. Durham People's Alliance Event - PA Membership MeetingCommunity room of the Herald-Sun Building, 2828 Pickett Rd., DurhamPlease join us at our next PA membership meeting to hear Tom Bonfield, Durham City Manager, discuss his goals and plans for Durham in 2009. Mr. Bonfield will make a short presentation, and then answer questions. The membership meeting will also include the election of the People's Alliance Coordinating Committee (CC), and PA officers. If you are interested in serving on the PA CC, and/or serving as a PA officer, please email durhampa@mindspring.com or call Dabney Hopkins at 286-9268. http://www.durhampa.org/
SUN 1/18. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum - "Conversation on Race": Viewing and Discussing President-elect Barack Obama’s Philadelphia Speech on Race. Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ For more information, email Cynthia Ball, 919.387.9479 or cball@BallMediation.com You can also view information about FORUM on the CUCC News and Chat blog - http://cuccinfo.blogspot.com/
TUE 1/20. 10a – 3p. Inaugural Town Hall Meeting in Raleigh – Hosted by Congressman Brad Miller’s Office. Raleighwood Cinema Grill, 6609 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615The town hall meeting will give you the opportunity to discuss the state of our economy, foreign policy and, most important, what you believe should be the priorities of the 111th Congress. The town hall will begin at 10:00am and last until 11:30am on January 20, 2009. My office will be distributing surveys for you to offer your opinions and caseworkers will be on hand to answer questions about dealing with federal agencies. I also invite you to stay from 11:30am to 3:00pm to watch the Swearing-in Ceremony. It will be a chance to watch the Inauguration with others as excited and proud as you are. We will provide a buffet barbecue lunch. Reservations are required for this town hall meeting and will be on a first come/first serve basis. 1300 St. Mary's Street, Suite 504, Raleigh, NC 27605. (919) 836-1313
TUE 1/20. Inaugural event at Galaxy Theater.770 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary. (919) 463-9989Plans not yet complete, but it does look like Galaxy will be open in time to show the Inaugural events from DC. Next week’s event list will provide complete details.
THUR 1/22. 7 – 9pm. 2009 Annual Meeting Triangle Interfaith AllianceContact William L. Bingham, TIA Board Present (Voice: 919.614.1534;bingham@ncsu.edu for additional info. Please consider setting aside the evening of January 22, 2209 on your calendar so that you may join us as we look back at 2008 in review and offer the programs and interfaith work for 2009. This year our guest speaker is F. Nelson Stover. Mr. Stover is President of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Cultural Affairs International (ICA; http://www.ica-international.org/ ). ICA's mission is to advocate for and actualize the fundamental right of all peoples to define and shape their own futures, toward the goal of realizing sustainable, just solutions to human challenges. http://www.interfaithalliance-nc.org
SAT 1/24. 10a – 5pm. “Building Solutions” WorkshopThe Sierra Club will host its first Cool Cities Phase II workshop, which will focus on offering energy solutions for the built environment, including real-world solutions that have used energy efficient building design or lighting optimization. Sierra Club members will leave equipped with tools to identify and redefine their town and their own energy use and generation. The general public and all Sierra Club members are invited. Please pre-register online as there is limited seating available - http://action.sierraclub.org/site/PageNavigator/cool_cities_workshop
SAT 1/24. 10a – 12noon. League of Woman Voters of Orange-Durham-Chatham: National Popular Vote: Information Meeting. Extraordinary Ventures, 200 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill. Delegates at LWV Convention 2008 adopted a study of the feasibility of using the National Popular Vote (NPV) Compact among the states as a method for electing the president. This meeting will be in preparation for consensus on this subject at a March meeting. Two speakers, Rep. Paul Luebke and Professor Mike Munger, will present the pros and cons of this method of electing the President. http://www.odc.nc.lwvnet.org/Calendar.html
SUN 1/25. 9:15 – 10:15am. Community United Church of Christ Adult Forum - Major Issues before the NC General Assembly 2009 session, convening on Jan. 28 Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Vaughan Fellowship Hall, Raleigh http://www.communityucc.org/ Speaker will be Rep. Deborah Ross, D-38. For more information, email Cynthia Ball, 919.387.9479 or cball@BallMediation.com You can also view information about FORUM on the CUCC News and Chat blog - http://cuccinfo.blogspot.com/
MON 1/26. 10:30am. The Millennium Seminar/Harrelson Lecture featuring President Bill ClintonReynolds Coliseum - NC State University, Raleigh, NC. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. The seminar is free and open to the public. However, tickets will be needed to get into the event. NC State faculty, staff, and administrators may request tickets starting Wednesday, Dec. 17th by going online to http://www.ncsu.edu/millenniumseminars Members of the public may request tickets beginning TUE 1/6. Tickets are limited! Faculty/staff/administrators and members of the general public may request a maximum of 2 tickets; students may request 1 ticket. Because tickets are limited, when requesting tickets, we respectfully ask that you confirm the attendance of your potential guest prior to requesting a guest-ticket.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
WILL RODGER KOOPMAN READ THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT?
Probably not. Who says that? Why Rodger Koopman itself.
"Please telll me where in my week I have time to read through 500 pages of details"
The Comprehensive Plan Draft runs about 460 pages. So much for Koopman taking an active part in reviewing a critical document that Raleigh has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars developing and that will guide growth for years to come.
Actually, it might be a blessing in disguise.
Wake Community wonders, in light of Koopman's statements, if he has even bothered to read the current one.
Wake Community also wonders if Koopman will even show up at the City Council meeting to vote on it.
Koopman best exemplifies a failed Raleigh City Council that has been more agressive at putting horns on homebuilders and garbage disposals and spending millions on plush projects for Fayetteville Street rather than addressing a dramatic upswing in violent crime in Raleigh.
"Please telll me where in my week I have time to read through 500 pages of details"
The Comprehensive Plan Draft runs about 460 pages. So much for Koopman taking an active part in reviewing a critical document that Raleigh has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars developing and that will guide growth for years to come.
Actually, it might be a blessing in disguise.
Wake Community wonders, in light of Koopman's statements, if he has even bothered to read the current one.
Wake Community also wonders if Koopman will even show up at the City Council meeting to vote on it.
Koopman best exemplifies a failed Raleigh City Council that has been more agressive at putting horns on homebuilders and garbage disposals and spending millions on plush projects for Fayetteville Street rather than addressing a dramatic upswing in violent crime in Raleigh.
Neglecting crime? It's all part of Mayor Meeker and Rodger Koopman's "unlivable streets" initiative.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
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THURSDAY'S JOURNAL - JANUARY 1, 2009
Today's overview:
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: COME SUPPORT TERRORISTS IN RALEIGH ON JANUARY 5, 2009
VIOLENT CRIME DRAMATICALLY INCREASED IN RALEIGH IN 2008 - SO DID MAYOR MEEKER'S SPENDING ON DOWNTOWN VERSUS POLICE
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: Z. SMITH REYNOLDS ALL ABOUT ANTI-GROWTH IN WAKE COUNTY (IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER)
WAKE SCHOOLS REFUSE TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL SCHOOL LUNCH FRAUD - BLAME REPORTING
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: WANT TO TOSS CONDOMS OR PIN THE BEARD ON THE ANARCHIST TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR?
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: COME SUPPORT TERRORISTS IN RALEIGH ON JANUARY 5, 2009
VIOLENT CRIME DRAMATICALLY INCREASED IN RALEIGH IN 2008 - SO DID MAYOR MEEKER'S SPENDING ON DOWNTOWN VERSUS POLICE
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: Z. SMITH REYNOLDS ALL ABOUT ANTI-GROWTH IN WAKE COUNTY (IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER)
WAKE SCHOOLS REFUSE TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL SCHOOL LUNCH FRAUD - BLAME REPORTING
WAKE COMMUNITY NETWORK: WANT TO TOSS CONDOMS OR PIN THE BEARD ON THE ANARCHIST TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR?
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
SUPPORT TO START THE YEAR RATHER THAN END IT
Groups need support as 2009 progresses. Here's a small sampling of groups that would likely welcome your monetary, physical and spiritual support.
Additions welcome. Just email them to us at wakecommunity@bellsouth.net.
RALEIGH RESCUE MISSION
GATEWAY
LIFECARE PREGNANCY CENTER
PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES OF WAKE FOREST
CHRISTIAN LIFE HOME
BIRTHCHOICE
PROJECT RACHEL
Additions welcome. Just email them to us at wakecommunity@bellsouth.net.
RALEIGH RESCUE MISSION
GATEWAY
LIFECARE PREGNANCY CENTER
PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES OF WAKE FOREST
CHRISTIAN LIFE HOME
BIRTHCHOICE
PROJECT RACHEL
Z. SMITH REYNOLDS ALL ABOUT ANTI-GROWTH IN WAKE COUNTY (IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER)
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has recently awarded WakeUp Wake County a $35,000 grant for 2009.
This comes on the heels of granting pro-abortion advocate Susan Hill, one of the largest purveyors of the wholesale slaughter of innocent human life in America, $30,000 for her 2007 efforts.
Karen Rindge of WakeUp Wake County has a background with the abortion mill industry as well, having worked for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. I guess she just moved from one anti-growth policy organization to another.
This comes on the heels of granting pro-abortion advocate Susan Hill, one of the largest purveyors of the wholesale slaughter of innocent human life in America, $30,000 for her 2007 efforts.
Karen Rindge of WakeUp Wake County has a background with the abortion mill industry as well, having worked for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. I guess she just moved from one anti-growth policy organization to another.
WANT TO TOSS CONDOMS OR PIN THE BEARD ON THE ANARCHIST TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR?
Hat Tip to Ginny Skalski at 30threads.com for the story.
New Raleigh reports that ACRE (Action for Community in Raleigh) has a new year's eve gig where you can throw condoms and pin the beard on the anarchist.
Maybe the anarchists will be there instead of engaging in this type of activity tonight.
You can find event details here.
And I thought they all hung out over in Chapel Hill at this location.
New Raleigh reports that ACRE (Action for Community in Raleigh) has a new year's eve gig where you can throw condoms and pin the beard on the anarchist.
Maybe the anarchists will be there instead of engaging in this type of activity tonight.
You can find event details here.
And I thought they all hung out over in Chapel Hill at this location.
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COME SUPPORT TERRORISTS IN RALEIGH ON JANUARY 5, 2009
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Re: Join 3 Known Events Supporting Palestinians in Gaza in Triangle + DM!
Re: Several Events Supporting Palestinians in Triangle in Next Few Days
Take neighbors, friends, and signs!
We also need to reach the media, Congress, and the White House, and send money to support groups taking supplies into Gaza.
Today's Democracy Now! includes interview with Dov Khenin, candidate of the Israeli Hadash Party, calling for the Israeli government to
CEASE FIRE/STOP THE WAR
LIFT BLOCKAGE
RELEASE PRISONERS
[Cancelled Durham: 3:30 PM, December 31, Brightleaf Square, Gregson and Main Streets. Contact: 919-688-4448.]
Chapel Hill: 4:00-5:30 PM, January 2, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street. Contact: 919-942-2535.
Durham: Noon-1:00 PM, January 3, Brightleaf Square, Gregson and Main Streets. Contact: 919-402-0424.
Raleigh: 3:00 - 6:00 PM, January 5, NC State Capitol Building, 1 East Edenton Street. Contact: 919-538-9583.
Greensboro Chant:
"Not a nickel
Not a dime
For Israeli Crimes In Palestine"
Re: Join 3 Known Events Supporting Palestinians in Gaza in Triangle + DM!
Re: Several Events Supporting Palestinians in Triangle in Next Few Days
Take neighbors, friends, and signs!
We also need to reach the media, Congress, and the White House, and send money to support groups taking supplies into Gaza.
Today's Democracy Now! includes interview with Dov Khenin, candidate of the Israeli Hadash Party, calling for the Israeli government to
CEASE FIRE/STOP THE WAR
LIFT BLOCKAGE
RELEASE PRISONERS
[Cancelled Durham: 3:30 PM, December 31, Brightleaf Square, Gregson and Main Streets. Contact: 919-688-4448.]
Chapel Hill: 4:00-5:30 PM, January 2, corner of Elliott Road and East Franklin Street. Contact: 919-942-2535.
Durham: Noon-1:00 PM, January 3, Brightleaf Square, Gregson and Main Streets. Contact: 919-402-0424.
Raleigh: 3:00 - 6:00 PM, January 5, NC State Capitol Building, 1 East Edenton Street. Contact: 919-538-9583.
Greensboro Chant:
"Not a nickel
Not a dime
For Israeli Crimes In Palestine"
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