August 30, 2009
Wheaton, Maryland
Join us for the Progressive Picnic in Montgomery County!
When: Sunday August 30, 2009 2:00 PM
Donation: $15.00 per person now, $20 later
Where: 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Picnic Shelter “G”
Activist/Author David Swanson will discuss and sign his new book Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union. State Senators Jamie Raskin and Paul Pinsky*, Delegates Roger Manno, Tom Hucker, and Ana Sol Gutierrez, Council Members Duchy Trachtenberg and Marc Elrich, Equality and Healthcare Activist Dana Beyer, and other speakers will discuss the future of progressive politics in Maryland. (*schedule permitting).
Join us! We need your voice and ideas to move Maryland forward.
Cosponsoring organizations include: The Montgomery County Progressive Alliance, Progressive Neighbors, PeaceAction Montgomery, Maryland ACLU, Progressive Democrats of Maryland, Democracy for Montgomery County.
More cosponsors welcome. Contact mikehersh@mikehersh.com to with any questions
* Discount for early registration, covers cost of venue, food, etc.
* Potluck dish and drinks to share appreciated! (More information TBA)
* $15 per person pre-reservation ($20 regular donation) required to RSVP.
Maryland could be among the most progressive states in the USA, and we’re committing ourselves to make it so. We have big plans to expand our scope and effectiveness during the rest of ‘09 and building into the 2010 election season. This will be a fun and empowering event!
Directions to Shorefield Area: From I-495 take Exit 31 for Georgia Avenue/MD 97 North. Follow Georgia Avenue for almost 3 miles, then turn right onto Shorefield Road. Continue on Shorefield Road until you reach the parking area. Shelter “G” is very close to the parking area.
CONTACT THE ORGANIZER:
Mike Hersh
MikeHersh at MikeHersh dot com