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How YOU can stop the lies about healthcare and the propostionsDid you know that there are 18 changes to healthcare which take place immediately, thanks to Democrats? Do you know what the propositions on the June ballot are all about? Maybe you do know, but do your friends and neighbors? Here's an easy and effective way to get the word out and make a difference! We have developed a two-part flyer: Will you commit to making 20 copies and passing them out? • Put them on the doors of your neighbors (do not put in mailboxes) Here are the download links: Together we can overcome the big bucks on the right and stop the lies! VGFD Endorsements for June PrimaryThe members of Valley Grassroots for Democracy have voted to make these endorsements in the June 8, 2010 Election: Governor: Jerry Brown US Senate: Barbara Boxer Congress: State Senate: State Assembly: Propositions: LAUSD Measure E: Yes June Meeting with author and scholar Reza AslanJun 24 2010 - 7:00pm Jun 24 2010 - 9:00pm Location Name: State Building Auditorium Address: 6150 Van Nuys Blvd Van Nuys, California 91401 Please join us on Thursday, June 24, at 7:00 p.m for a reading and discussion with Reza Aslan. Dr. Reza Aslan, an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, is a contributing editor at the Daily Beast (thedailybeast.com). Reza Aslan has degrees in Religions from Santa Clara University, Harvard University, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Iowa, where he was named the Truman Capote Fellow in Fiction. We were privileged to have Reza visit our club in April 2008 to discuss his first book, the international bestseller "No God But God". The book was named one of the 100 most important books of the last decade. It was a packed house then and we hope to have a packed house at our June 24th meeting when Reza, presents his latest book "Beyond Fundamentalism", published in hardcover as "How to Win a Cosmic War". We will have copies of the book available for $16. The meeting takes place at the State Building Auditorium, 6150 Van Nuys Blvd at Calvert. Entrance is on Calvert and metered street parking is available. »
Haiti Earthquake ReliefThose of us who live in earthquake-prone areas know the power and destruction they can bring. The news and images of devastation from Haiti are overwhelming. As Californians, Americans, and fellow citizens of the world it's our duty to step up and help at times like this. Valley Grassroots is asking you to contribute to Direct Relief International's relief fund to help provide medical and other aid directly to the victims of the earthquake. They have an ongoing humanitarian effort in Haiti and already have the network to distribute the aid. They are based in Santa Barbara and receive top marks for efficiency and low overhead. Please go to http://dri.convio.net/goto/vgfdhaiti to make your tax-deductible contribution today. You can also contribute $10 by texting GIVE10 to 20222 and the donation will be added to your cell phone bill. Funds will go directly to DRI and will be put to use immediately. Community Service OpportunitiesAIDS Project Los Angeles' Necessities of Life Food Bank VGFD has committed volunteers for the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm to help bag groceries in North Hollywood. Our next scheduled date is January 17. We need 10 people per month on an ongoing basis. More information about the food bank is at http://apla.org/programs/nolp.html Blood Drive If you are interested in helping with the food bank or blood drive, please contact Tauby at rosstauby@yahoo.com  |